Tissue plication device and method for its use

摘要

A device for treating mitral regurgitation including an anchor which features one or more reinforcing bars, ribbon and suture.

主权项

1. A device for use in a tissue plication procedure comprising:
an anchor that comprises:
a reinforcing bar;a ribbon that passes through the bar, the ribbon having first and second ends such that the first and second ends extend from opposite ends of the bar;a suture having a first section that is external to the ribbon and a second section that extends transversely through at least the first and second ends of the ribbon at fixed locations thereof, and a second anchor comprising a second suture, so that when both the anchor and second anchor are implanted adjacent a valve annulus, valve tissue is plicated when tension is applied to the suture and second suture.