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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2015
Filed:
May. 20, 2012
Lishan Aklog, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Brian Deguzman, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Lishan Aklog, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Brian deGuzman, Paradise Valley, AZ (US);
Pavilion Medical Innovations, LLC, Norwell, MA (US);
Abstract
Tissue restraining systems and devices as well as methods of using these devices are disclosed herein. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a tissue restraining device that may include an annuloplasty member having one or more contact points along a portion of the annuloplasty member in a spaced relation to one another. The tissue restraining device may also include a second anchor for placement in a substantially opposing, spaced relation to the annuloplasty member. A restraining matrix may extend from the contact points of the annuloplasty member to the second anchor.