Patent ID: 8734507

Claim:
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, which is configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, 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, and a second loop-shaped support, which is 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 supports wherein the first loop-shaped support is continuous with the second loop-shaped support to form a coil-shape that does not interfere with movement of said plurality of leaflets during normal heart action when said portion of said valve tissue is trapped between the first and second supports and wherein said first flange unit is configured for fixing said device to said valve and comprises a reinforcing element.