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Heart valve catheter

  • US 6,945,978 B1
  • Filed: 11/15/2002
  • Issued: 09/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device, comprising:

  • an elongated catheter having a proximal portion and a distal portion;

    at least one needle disposed within said elongated catheter, said at least one needle having a slot formed along a needle length with a first opening and a second opening; and

    a fastener ejectable from said at least one needle, wherein said fastener includes a first end and a second end, said first end capable of ejecting from said first opening and said second end capable of ejecting from said second opening to fasten a body tissue pierced by said at least one needle.

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