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Tissue restraining devices and methods of use

  • US 9,554,906 B2
  • Filed: 10/27/2015
  • Issued: 01/31/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tissue restraining device comprising:

  • an annuloplasty member for attachment to a valve annulus of a cardiac valve, the annuloplasty member defining an opening;

    an anchor situated in a spaced relation to the annuloplasty member on an opposite side of the cardiac valve;

    a plurality of restraining cords forming a restraining matrix extending from the annuloplasty member into the opening and toward the anchor; and

    a tensioning strand extending distally from the restraining matrix, passing through the anchor, and extending proximally past the anchor so the restraining matrix is adjustable as a single unit to change a tension in the restraining matrix.

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