Methods, devices, and kits for treating mitral valve prolapse

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8545551
APP PUB NO 20100049311A1
SERIAL NO

12608849

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Described here are methods, devices, and kits for treating a prolapsed valve leaflet. The devices generally comprise a flexible cord, a first anchor attached to the cord at its distal end, and a second anchor slidably attached to the cord. The first anchor may be configured to secure the cord to cardiac tissue located below a prolapsed valve leaflet and the second anchor may be configured to secure into the prolapsed valve leaflet. Also described are methods for treating a prolapsed valve including the steps of securing a first anchor to cardiac tissue located below the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet, securing a second anchor to the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet, tensioning a cord connecting the two anchors and securing the cord. Kits including the described devices are also provided.

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  • HANSEN MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Loulmet, Didier New York, US 5 1079

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