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Devices and a kit for improving the function of a heart valve

  • US 9,180,006 B2
  • Filed: 02/27/2006
  • Issued: 11/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for improving the function of a heart valve, the system comprising:

  • a device, the device comprising;

    a first support, wherein the first support is configured to abut a first side of said heart valve,a second support, wherein the second support is configured to abut a second side of said heart valve opposite said first side,each of said first and second supports constituted by no more than one complete loop of support materiala connector releasably connecting a first end of said first support and a second end of said second support such that the first and second supports and the connector have a coil shape;

    wherein said first and second supports constitute the only supports of said device; and

    ,wherein opposed surfaces of said first and second supports are configured to provide a pinch to trap valve tissue of said heart valve;

    wherein the pinch is sufficiently strong to maintain a remodeled shape of the heart valve.

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