Transventricular implant tools and devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6746471
APP PUB NO 20010025171A1
SERIAL NO

09864320

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A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.

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  • BIOVENTRIX, INC.;EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Keith, Peter T St. Paul, MN 217 29902
Kusz, David A Minneapolis, MN 21 3303
Mortier, Todd J Minneapolis, MN 125 23242
Paulson, Thomas M Minneapolis, MN 22 4489
Schweich, Jr Cyril J St. Paul, MN 46 15456
Vidlund, Robert M Maplewood, MN 125 18367

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