Epicardial anchor devices and methods

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described herein for anchoring a prosthetic heart valve. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a tether attachment member that includes a base member (240) that defines at least a portion of a tether passageway (235) through which a portion of a tether (228) extending from a prosthetic heart valve can be received there through. The base member defines a locking pin channel (234) that intersects the tether passageway. A locking pin (226) is disposable within the locking pin channel and movable between a first position in which the locking pin is at a spaced distance from the tether passageway, and a second position in which the locking pin intersects the tether passageway and can engage the portion of a tether disposed therein to secure the tether to the tether attachment member.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 861,356 filed August 1, 2013 and titled "Pursestring Epicardial Pad Device" and Application No. filed October 25, 2013 Priority and benefit to US Provisional Patent Application 61 / 895,975, entitled "Improved Epicardial Pad Device," the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 224,764, filed March 25, 2014, entitled "Pursestring Epicardial Pad Device," which claims Priority and benefit to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 861,356, filed August 1, entitled "Pursestring Epicardial Pad Device," the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] Embodiments described herein relate to devices and methods for anchoring medical devices, such as prosthetic heart valve replacements. Backgrou...

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