Mitral valve spacer device

Abstract

An implantable prosthetic device can include a spacer member, a plurality of anchors, and a plurality of clasps. The spacer member can be configured to be disposed between native leaflets of a heart.The anchors can be coupled to the spacer member and configured to secure the native leaflets against the spacer member. The clasps can be coupled to a respective anchor and configured to secure the native leaflets to the anchors. The clasps can be independently movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration.

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Technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to prosthetic devices and related methods for helping to seal native heart valves to prevent or reduce regurgitation therethrough, as well as devices and related methods for implanting such prosthetic devices. Background technique [0002] Native heart valves (ie, aortic valve, pulmonary valve, tricuspid valve, and mitral valve) play a key role in ensuring the forward flow of adequate blood supply through the cardiovascular system. These heart valves may be damaged by congenital malformations, inflammatory processes, infectious conditions or diseases, and thus reduce their effectiveness. Such damage to the valve can cause severe cardiovascular damage or death. For many years, the definitive treatment for such damaged valves has been surgical repair or replacement of the valve during open heart surgery. However, open heart surgery is highly invasive and prone to many complications. Therefore, elderly patients and f...

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