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Valve to myocardium tension members device and method

  • US 6,332,893 B1
  • Filed: 12/17/1997
  • Issued: 12/25/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for repairing an in situ valve of a heart ventricle, the in situ valve having leaflets and an annulus, the device comprising:

  • a basal anchor configured to fixedly connect to the in situ valve;

    at least one tension member configured to extend from the basal anchor to muscles of the ventricle; and

    a secondary anchor configured to connect the at least one tension member to muscles of the ventricle.

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