Patent ID: 9119718
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for improving the function of a heart valve comprising: obtaining a support member, wherein the support member is comprised of a first segment and a second segment; inserting said first segment to abut a superior or inferior side of the valve and to substantially conform along a first course of said first segment to the shape of at least part of an annulus of the valve and inserting said second segment to abut an opposite inferior or superior side of the valve and to substantially conform along a first course of said second segment to the shape of at least part of the valve annulus at said opposite side; fixating the position of the support member relative to the valve, changing the shape of the support member into an altered course of reduced diameter so as to remodel the heart valve; wherein said fixating step is performed prior to said changing step ; wherein inserting the support member includes restraining an activated shape of said support member to said first course using a restraining member; wherein said changing the shape comprises releasing the restraining member and thereby allowing the support member to assume said altered course.