Abstract: A device for joining together the flaps of a tricuspid valve by joining them together while they arm kept aligned along the valve plane, is provided with a plurality of arms each having a first end fixed on a cylindrical proximal body and a second end fixed to a cylindrical distal body, in which each arm is made of shape memory material and is configured to assume a radially expanded position with an elbow bend so that, when they are in said radially expanded position with an elbow bend, they define as many radially oriented coplanar supports to support flaps of a tricuspid or mitral valve.

Abstract: An articulated prosthesis, left in the patient's heart for repairing a tricuspid or mitral valve, is disclosed. The prosthesis is designed to grip simultaneously all the three leaflets of the tricuspid valve, or two of the mitral valves, so as to make them lay distended fully in the valve plane and assume a final configuration as in the common surgical procedure, with the leaflets pulled towards the center of the valve.

Abstract: An annuloplasty system is provided which comprises an annuloplasty ring assembly (2), at least one sensor (8) and an external monitor (5) or a prompting device. The annuloplasty ring assembly (2) has an interface adapted to establish an operative connection with a manipulator. The manipulator is utilized for manipulating the annuloplasty ring assembly (2). The sensor (8) is configured to detect regurgitation (13, 34). The external monitor (5) or the prompting device is adapted to provide, e.g. display, information based on the detected regurgitation (13, 34).

Abstract: An adjustable annuloplasty device (1) which comprises a tubular, longitudinally extending cage (2) having a basically annular shape or being adapted to be brought into an annular shape upon release from a delivery device (3). The annuloplasty device additionally comprises a separate, tubular, longitudinally extending base (4) having at least a part of the basically annular shape of the cage (2) or being adapted to be brought into at least partially into the annular shape of the cage (2) upon release from a delivery device. The tubular cage (2) is attachable to the base (4) and the base (4) is flexible such that the annular shape of the base (4) is adjustable.

Abstract: An annuloplasty system is provided, which comprises an annuloplasty ring assembly, at least one sensor and an external monitor or a prompting device. The annuloplasty ring assembly has an interface adapted to establish an operative connection with a manipulator. The manipulator is utilized for manipulating said annuloplasty ring assembly. The sensor is configured to detect regurgitation. The external monitor or the prompting device is adapted to provide, e.g. display, information based on said detected regurgitation.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a perfusion system that is easy to set-up, use and monitor during a bypass procedure. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a perfusion system in which at least some of the disposable components used with the perfusion system are configured to be able to communicate set-up and/or operational parameters to the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a blood level sensor that can be used to monitor a blood level or volume within a blood reservoir. The blood level sensor may be utilized in an integrated perfusion system in which the disposable components are configured, as noted above, to communicate with the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the blood level sensor may be utilized with a perfusion system lacking communication with disposables.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a perfusion system that is easy to set-up, use and monitor during a bypass procedure. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a perfusion system in which at least some of the disposable components used with the perfusion system are configured to be able to communicate set-up and/or operational parameters to the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to a blood level sensor that can be used to monitor a blood level or volume within a blood reservoir. The blood level sensor may be utilized in an integrated perfusion system in which the disposable components are configured, as noted above, to communicate with the perfusion system. In some embodiments, the blood level sensor may be utilized with a perfusion system lacking communication with disposables.