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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2004
Randall T. Lashinski, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Gerard Von Hoffmann, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Richard S. Kusleika, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Michael R. Forman, Los Gatos, CA (US);
David Mark Taylor, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Randall T. Lashinski, Santa Rosa, CA (US);
Gerard von Hoffmann, Coto de Caza, CA (US);
Richard S. Kusleika, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Michael R. Forman, Los Gatos, CA (US);
David Mark Taylor, Lake Forest, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences AG, Nyon, CH;
Abstract
Disclosed are implants and methods for remote remodeling of a mitral valve annulus. The implant comprises a body transformable from a flexible configuration for navigation to a treatment site, to a remodeling configuration for, in one application, applying pressure to the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve. On board electronics allow post deployment adjustment of the implant.