Method and apparatus for percutaneous valve repair

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20060074485A1
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11131914

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Methods and apparatus are provided for valve repair or replacement. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a valve delivery device comprising a first apparatus and a second apparatus. The first apparatus includes a heart valve support having a proximal portion and a distal portion and a heart valve excisor slidably mounted on said first apparatus. The second apparatus includes a fastener assembly having a plurality of penetrating members mounted to extend outward when the assembly assumes an expanded configuration; and a heart valve prosthesis being releasably coupled to said second apparatus. The first apparatus and second apparatus are sized and configured for delivery to the heart through an opening formed in a femoral blood vessel. The heart valve prosthesis support is movable along a longitudinal axis of the device to engage tissue disposed between the anvil and the valve prosthesis. The system may include a tent and/or an embolic screen to capture debris from valve removal.

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REALYVASQUEZ FIDELNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Realyvasquez, Fidel Palo Cedro, CA 10 3091

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