Annuloplasty device for tricuspid valve repair
First Claim
1. An annuloplasty device for implantation adjacent an annulus of a tricuspid valve, the annulus comprising anterior, posterior and septal aspects adjacent anterior, posterior and septal leaflets, respectively, of the tricuspid valve, the device comprising:
- a band comprising;
opposing, first and second free ends;
an anterior portion, a posterior portion and a septal portion shaped to conform to, and for implantation adjacent, the anterior, posterior and septal aspects of the annulus, respectively, wherein the band is curvilinear, with substantially no flat portions along at least the anterior portion in any of three dimensions, and forming a shape; and
first, second, and third markings configured to indicate proper placement of the band adjacent the annulus, wherein the first marking is configured for placement adjacent an anteroseptal commissure of the tricuspid valve, the second marking is configured for placement adjacent an anteroposterior commissure of the tricuspid valve, and the third marking is configured for placement adjacent a posteroseptal commissure of the tricuspid valve.
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Abstract
Annuloplasty device for implantation adjacent an annulus of a tricuspid valve, the annulus comprising anterior, posterior and septal aspects adjacent anterior, posterior and septal leaflets, respectively, of the tricuspid valve, the device comprising: a ring body comprising: an anterior portion, a posterior portion and a septal portion shaped to conform to, and for implantation adjacent, the anterior, posterior and septal aspects of the annulus, respectively; and first and second end portions that are more flexible than a remainder of the ring body to provide a gradual transition from the remainder of the ring body to tissue of the tricuspid valve annulus; wherein the ring body is curvilinear, with substantially no flat portions, and forming a shape. Related devices, kits and sizer devices.
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1. An annuloplasty device for implantation adjacent an annulus of a tricuspid valve, the annulus comprising anterior, posterior and septal aspects adjacent anterior, posterior and septal leaflets, respectively, of the tricuspid valve, the device comprising:
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a band comprising; opposing, first and second free ends; an anterior portion, a posterior portion and a septal portion shaped to conform to, and for implantation adjacent, the anterior, posterior and septal aspects of the annulus, respectively, wherein the band is curvilinear, with substantially no flat portions along at least the anterior portion in any of three dimensions, and forming a shape; and first, second, and third markings configured to indicate proper placement of the band adjacent the annulus, wherein the first marking is configured for placement adjacent an anteroseptal commissure of the tricuspid valve, the second marking is configured for placement adjacent an anteroposterior commissure of the tricuspid valve, and the third marking is configured for placement adjacent a posteroseptal commissure of the tricuspid valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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