Patent ID: 6921407
Filing Date: 2005-07-26
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An annuloplasty method comprising: providing a clip delivery device comprising a plurality of clips each having two end points which are separated from each other when the clip is in an open configuration and tending to return to a naturally closed configuration by reducing distance between said end points when in said open configuration, clip holder supporting said clips in said open configuration, an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction and having an elongated slit at one end and a pusher for pushing a specified number of said clips at a time by causing said two end points thereof to leave said device simultaneously together, said pusher being elongated and adapted to slide in said longitudinal direction inside said outer tube and to thereby push said specified number of clips at a time through said slit; and placing said clips around an annulus by causing both of the two end points of each of said clips in said open configuration to penetrate tissue of said annulus at two circumferentially separated positions, whereby said clips reduce diameter of said annulus.