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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2011
Timothy R Machold, Moss Beach, CA (US);
David J Scott, Redwood City, CA (US);
David a Rahdert, San Francisco, CA (US);
David R Tholfsen, San Leandro, CA (US);
Robert T Chang, Belmont, CA (US);
John a Macoviak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Timothy R Machold, Moss Beach, CA (US);
David J Scott, Redwood City, CA (US);
David A Rahdert, San Francisco, CA (US);
David R Tholfsen, San Leandro, CA (US);
Robert T Chang, Belmont, CA (US);
John A Macoviak, La Jolla, CA (US);
MVRx, Inc., Moss Beach, CA (US);
Abstract
Implants or systems of implants and methods apply a selected force vector or a selected combination of force vectors within or across the left atrium, which allow mitral valve leaflets to better coapt. The implants or systems of implants and methods make possible rapid deployment, facile endovascular delivery, and full intra-atrial adjustability and retrievability years after implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods also make use of strong fluoroscopic landmarks. The implants or systems of implants and methods make use of an adjustable implant and a fixed length implant. The implants or systems of implants and methods may also utilize an adjustable bridge stop to secure the implant, and the methods of implantation employ various tools.