SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING AN IMPLANT

摘要

The invention relates in some aspects to a device for use in anchoring an implant, including anchors, sutures, implants, clips, tools, lassos, and methods of anchoring among other methods. Anchors as disclosed herein could be utilized to secure a coaptation assistance device, an annuloplasty ring, an artificial valve, cardiac patch, sensor, pacemaker, or other implants. The implant could be a mitral valve ring or artificial mitral valve in some embodiments.

主权项

1. A system for anchoring an implantable medical device within tissue of a patient, comprising:
an anchor comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end configured to engage tissue, a suture coupled to the proximal end of the anchor, an implantable medical device, wherein the suture is configured to pass through at least a portion of the implantable medical device, a clip comprising at least two strands twisted together, wherein the suture is configured to pass through at least a portion of the clip after passing through the implantable medical device, wherein the suture is configured to pass through at least a portion of the clip as the clip slides toward the implantable medical device and the anchor.