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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2009
Timothy R. Machold, Moss Beach, CA (US);
David A. Rahdert, San Francisco, CA (US);
John A. Macoviak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Robert T. Chang, Belmont, CA (US);
Rick A. Soss, Burlingame, CA (US);
Timothy R. Machold, Moss Beach, CA (US);
David A. Rahdert, San Francisco, CA (US);
John A. Macoviak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Robert T. Chang, Belmont, CA (US);
Rick A. Soss, Burlingame, CA (US);
MVRX INC., San Mateo, CA (US);
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that is sized and configured to attach to the annulus of a dysfunctional heart valve annulus. In use, the implant extends across the major axis of the annulus above and/or along the valve annulus. The implant reshapes the major axis dimension and/or other surrounding anatomic structures. The implant restores to the heart valve annulus and leaflets a more functional anatomic shape and tension. The more functional anatomic shape and tension are conducive to coaptation of the leaflets during systole, which, in turn, reduces regurgitation. The implant improves function to the valve, without surgically cinching, resecting, and/or fixing in position large portions of a dilated annulus, or without the surgical fixation of ring-like structures.