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Coiled implant for mitral valve repair

  • US 7,637,946 B2
  • Filed: 02/01/2007
  • Issued: 12/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for treating a mitral valve, comprising:

  • an elongate member formed with a substantially spiral shape, the elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion;

    an expandable proximal anchor joined to the proximal end portion of the elongate member; and

    an expandable distal anchor joined to the distal end portion of the elongate member;

    wherein the elongate member is configured to adjust from an elongated state to a shortened state after delivery at least partially into a coronary sinus for reshaping a mitral annulus;

    wherein the elongate member comprises a plurality of coils and wherein one or more coils includes at least one window through which a resorbable material is threadable.

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