Abstract: An implantable device or implant is configured to be positioned within a native heart valve to allow the native heart valve to form a more effective seal. In some examples, a plurality of sutures is employed to secure frame portions of the implantable device to a connector of the implantable device. Each of the sutures can be passed through one or more eyelets of the frame portions and the connector. In some examples, an implantable device includes an actuation cap having a flexible portion or a biasing element positioned between an end portion of the actuation cap and an anchor portion of the implantable device. The flexible portion or the biasing element flex or compress responsive to forces between the connector and the actuation cap.

Abstract: An implantable device is configured to be positioned within a native heart valve to allow the native heart valve to form a more effective seal. The implantable device includes a cover. The cover can be attached to one or more sleeves, can have a portion that has a lower coefficient of friction, and/or can have separate pieces that cover different portions of the implantable device.

Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device has a coaption element, a pair of paddles, and at least one cover. The coaption element is configured to be positioned within the native heart valve orifice to help fill a space where the native valve is regurgitant and form a more effective seal. The cover can at least partially cover the coaption element and/or the pair of paddles. The cover is at least partially closed by alternating in and out stitches that are substantially unexposed when the cover is secured on the device.