Abstract: A device for shrinking and/or reinforcing the heart valve orifices includes a thick link (1) made of a bioresorbable, soft and curved material. It is secured at one of its ends to at least a thin yarn (3) whereof the end is fixed to a curved needle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 25, 2008
Assignees:
Bioring SA, Afksendiyos Kalangos
Inventors:
Raymond Andrieu, Philippe Le Goff, Afksendiyos Kalangos