Cardiac valve annulus compressor system

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APP PUB NO 20040260394A1
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10867471

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A cardiac valve annulus compressor comprises a generally cylindrical main body having plain and barbed ends and an actuator portion. Barbs disposed on the barbed end are engageable with the valve annulus. The length of the circumference of the barbed end is responsive to movement of the actuator portion. The annulus compressor can be delivered percutaneously or surgically. A cardiac valve annulus compressor system and methods of use are also taught.

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MEDTRONIC VASCULAR INC3576 UNOCAL PLACE SANTA ROSA CA 95403

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Bloom, Eliot Hopkinton, NH 31 8347
Douk, Nareak Lowell, MA 76 12568
Rafiee, Nasser Andover, MA 130 15356

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