Patent ID: 8663322
Filing Date: 2014-03-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A medical device for improving the function of a heart valve comprised of valve tissue including an annulus and a plurality of leaflets, the medical device comprising: a first loop-shaped support configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, a second loop-shaped support configured to abut a second side of the heart valve opposite to said first side, whereby a portion of the valve tissue is trapped between the first and second loop-shaped supports, and a first flange unit connected to said first loop-shaped support and configured to provide a sealing surface against said annulus when said first loop-shaped support is positioned in abutment to said heart valve, wherein the first loop-shaped support is continuous with the second loop-shaped support to form a coil-shaped body and said first flange unit extends radially inward from said first loop-shaped support and is positioned such that, when positioned in abutment to said heart valve, said first flange unit provides support for the valve leaflets.