SYNTHETIC CHORD FOR CARDIAC VALVE REPAIR APPLICATIONS
First Claim
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1. A synthetic chord comprising:
- (a) a first flexible connector comprising a first end and a second end;
(b) an attachment element comprising a tissue piercing member and a securing member located at the first end of the flexible connector, wherein the securing member transitions from a linear to a planar configuration upon separation of the tissue piercing member from the attachment element; and
(c) a reinforcing element located at a second end of the flexible connector.
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Abstract
Synthetic chord devices and methods for using the same for connecting tissues are provided. Aspects of the synthetic chord devices include a first flexible connector having first and second ends. Located at the first end is an attachment element that includes a piercing member coupled to a securing member, wherein the securing member transitions from a linear to a planar configuration upon separation of the piercing member from the attachment element. A reinforcing element is located at the second end. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications, such as cardiac valve, e.g., mitral valve repair; or tissue closure.
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32 Claims
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1. A synthetic chord comprising:
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(a) a first flexible connector comprising a first end and a second end; (b) an attachment element comprising a tissue piercing member and a securing member located at the first end of the flexible connector, wherein the securing member transitions from a linear to a planar configuration upon separation of the tissue piercing member from the attachment element; and (c) a reinforcing element located at a second end of the flexible connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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11-13. -13. (canceled)
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22-29. -29. (canceled)
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30. A method for connecting a first tissue to a second tissue, the method comprising:
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(a) passing a tissue piercing member of a synthetic chord device through the first tissue, wherein the synthetic chord device comprises; (i) a first flexible connector comprising a first end and a second end; (ii) an attachment element comprising a tissue piercing member and a securing member located at the first end of the flexible connector, wherein the securing member transitions from a linear to a planar configuration upon separation of the tissue piercing member from the attachment element; and (iii) a reinforcing element located at a second end of the flexible connector; so that the reinforcing element contacts the first tissue; (b) passing the tissue piercing member through the second tissue; and (c) separating the tissue piercing member from the attachment element to transition the securing element to a planar configuration and connect the first tissue to the second tissue.
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31. A kit comprising:
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a set of two or more synthetic chord devices, each device of said set comprising; (a) a first flexible connector comprising a first end and a second end; (b) an attachment element comprising a tissue piercing member and a securing member located at the first end of the flexible connector, wherein the securing member transitions from a linear to a planar configuration upon separation of the tissue piercing member from the attachment element; and (c) a reinforcing element located at a second end of the flexible connector.
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32-33. -33. (canceled)
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