APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING/DEPLOYING A MEDICAL DEVICE IN A VESSEL

摘要

A medical device that can be used for treating a defective heart valve. One aspect of the invention pertains to a longitudinally adjustable medical device that comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a cord member. The distal portion comprises a distal anchoring member (142), a distal telescope (103-D), and a distal backbone (106). The proximal portion comprises a proximal anchoring member (112), a proximal telescope (103-P), and a proximal backbone (108). The distal backbone (106) and the proximal backbone (108) are configured to provide a structural support to the device while providing flexibility to the device. The cord member (126) is disposed within the device and used to facilitate longitudinal adjustment for the device.