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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2014
The Charlotte-mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jeko Metodiev Madjarov, Charlotte, NC (US);
Charles R. Bridges, Charlotte, NC (US);
Liam P. Ryan, Washington, DC (US);
Jeko Metodiev Madjarov, Charlotte, NC (US);
Abstract
A device () for supporting a valve annulus is described that includes spaced apart support members () and a connecting member () extending between and connecting the support members. At least one adjustor () is also provided that is engaged with the connecting member and can be actuated to modify a length of the connecting member between two adjacent support members. In addition, each support member may include at least two channels extending through the support members at different heights with respect to an overall thickness of the respective support member. Each channel may receive a portion of the connecting member therethrough, and each support member may further include a passageway between the channels to allow selection of one of the channels. In this way, the device may be adjusted in at least two dimensions to support the valve leaflets and promote sufficient closure of the leaflets.