Anchoring and tethering system

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070265658A1
SERIAL NO

11433302

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A method and apparatus for providing safe and efficient transcatheter correction of the shape of heart chambers, valves, or other body members. The apparatus generally performs this correction by securing a tether to body surfaces. The attachment device includes an anchor comprising a wire braid and at least one clamp affixed to and constraining a portion of the wire braid, the clamp having threading for temporarily coupling the anchor to a delivery member and an internal lumen through which the tether can pass. The device also includes a locking member cooperating with the lumen to lock the tether to the clamp at a preselected position along the length of the tether.

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AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION5050 NATHAN LANE PLYMOUTH MN 55442

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Kent Champlin, MN 58 3920
Gu, Xiaoping Plymouth, MN 43 2383
Nelson, Dale Minneapolis, MN 18 1759

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