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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2006
Eric Monnet, Fort Collins, CO (US);
E. Christopher Orton, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Susan P. James, Bellvue, CO (US);
Kyle Garrett Ordway, Arvada, CO (US);
John Ordway, Legal Representative, Arvada, CO (US);
Eric Monnet, Fort Collins, CO (US);
E. Christopher Orton, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Susan P. James, Bellvue, CO (US);
Kyle Garrett Ordway, Arvada, CO (US);
John Ordway, legal representative, Arvada, CO (US);
Colorado State University Research Foundation, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Abstract
A dynamic device for reducing functional mitral regurgitation is described. The device is disposed externally to the heart and effectively acts as a splint for reducing further dilation of the heart in patients diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, and for reducing tethering of the papillary muscle on the mitral valve. The device does not require cardiopulmonary bypass for its installation since it is attached to the outside of the left ventricle, thereby reducing surgical risk, and is not exposed to the patient's blood once installed, thereby reducing the risk of thromboembolic disease.