Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus
First Claim
1. An implant for use in a human atrium comprising:
- a bridging element, the bridging element comprising a posterior bridge stop region, a spanning region, and an anterior bridge stop region;
an anterior bridge stop located at said anterior bridge stop region, said anterior bridge stop movable between a loose configuration and a snug configuration such that when said anterior bridge stop is in the loose configuration, said bridging element may slide relative to said anterior bridge stop; and
when said anterior lock is in said snug configuration, said bridging element is constrained from sliding relative to said anterior bridge stop, and further where said anterior bridge stop is reversible between said snug configuration and said loose configuration such that when moved from said loose to said snug configuration, it may be reversed and moved back to a loose configuration;
a posterior bridge stop member attachable to said posterior bridge stop region.
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Abstract
Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial retrievability. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize a bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.
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11 Claims
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1. An implant for use in a human atrium comprising:
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a bridging element, the bridging element comprising a posterior bridge stop region, a spanning region, and an anterior bridge stop region; an anterior bridge stop located at said anterior bridge stop region, said anterior bridge stop movable between a loose configuration and a snug configuration such that when said anterior bridge stop is in the loose configuration, said bridging element may slide relative to said anterior bridge stop; and
when said anterior lock is in said snug configuration, said bridging element is constrained from sliding relative to said anterior bridge stop, and further where said anterior bridge stop is reversible between said snug configuration and said loose configuration such that when moved from said loose to said snug configuration, it may be reversed and moved back to a loose configuration;a posterior bridge stop member attachable to said posterior bridge stop region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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