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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2006
Richard G. Cartledge, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US);
Leonard Y. Lee, New York, NY (US);
James I. Fann, Portola Valley, CA (US);
Richard G. Cartledge, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US);
Leonard Y. Lee, New York, NY (US);
James I. Fann, Portola Valley, CA (US);
StJude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable device is provided for controlling shape and/or size of an anatomical structure or lumen. The implantable device has an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device. The implantable device is housed in a catheter and insertable from a minimally invasive surgical entry. An adjustment tool actuates the adjustable member and provide for adjustment before, during or after the anatomical structure or lumen resumes near normal to normal physiologic function.