KENTON J ZEHR
Medical Practice in Pittsburgh, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MX005841
Category
Medicine
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Written Agreement
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Professional information
Soft Body Tissue Remodeling Methods And Apparatus
US Patent:
2007028, Dec 6, 2007
Filed:
May 3, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/800363
Inventors:
Paul Hindrichs - Plymouth MN, US
Steven Kruse - St. Michael MN, US
Todd Krinke - Buffalo MN, US
Michael Brenzel - St. Paul MN, US
Kenton Zehr - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul Thompson - Minnetonka MN, US
Theodore Dale - Minneapolis MN, US
David Costello - Waconla MN, US
Steven Kruse - St. Michael MN, US
Todd Krinke - Buffalo MN, US
Michael Brenzel - St. Paul MN, US
Kenton Zehr - Pittsburgh PA, US
Paul Thompson - Minnetonka MN, US
Theodore Dale - Minneapolis MN, US
David Costello - Waconla MN, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/04
US Classification:
606232000
Abstract:
An implant structure for use in pulling two soft body tissue areas closer together in a patient (e.g., two points along or adjacent to the patient's mitral valve annulus) includes at least two tissue anchor structures that are respectively implantable into the two tissue areas. A tether structure links the two tissue anchors and can be shortened and held in that condition by a cinch structure. Bracing structures are used between the anchors and the tether to help keep the longitudinal axes of the anchors transverse to the tether axis even when the tether is under tension. The tether may be sheathed in a cushioning sleeve to help protect adjacent tissue from erosion by the tether.