Abstract: A prosthetic anchor to be attached to a natural or prosthetic structure of a human or animal. The anchor includes a central layer with first and second surface. A plurality of fiber bundles, each with a medial portion, are concentrically embedded within the central layer to substantially define a horseshoe-shaped pattern. A substrate element is configured to be secured to the natural or prosthetic structure and to receive the second surface of the central layer. A securing element operably coupled to the second surface of the central layer is configured to secure the central layer to the substrate element in at least two positions.

Abstract: A prosthetic anchor to be attached to a natural or prosthetic structure of a human or animal. The anchor includes a central layer with first and second surface. A plurality of fiber bundles, each with a medial portion, are concentrically embedded within the central layer to substantially define a horseshoe-shaped pattern. A substrate element is configured to be secured to the natural or prosthetic structure and to receive the second surface of the central layer. A securing element operably coupled to the second surface of the central layer is configured to secure the central layer to the substrate element in at least two positions.

Abstract: A prosthetic anchor to be attached to a natural or prosthetic structure of a human or animal. The anchor includes a central layer with first and second surface. A plurality of fiber bundles, each with a medial portion, are concentrically embedded within the central layer to substantially define a horseshoe-shaped pattern. A substrate element is configured to be secured to the natural or prosthetic structure and to receive the second surface of the central layer. A securing element operably coupled to the second surface of the central layer is configured to secure the central layer to the substrate element in at least two positions.

Abstract: A prosthetic anchor to be attached to a natural or prosthetic structure of a human or animal. The anchor includes a central layer with first and second surface. A plurality of fiber bundles, each with a medial portion, are concentrically embedded within the central layer to substantially define a horseshoe-shaped pattern. A substrate element is configured to be secured to the natural or prosthetic structure and to receive the second surface of the central layer. A securing element operably coupled to the second surface of the central layer is configured to secure the central layer to the substrate element in at least two positions.

Abstract: The invention is generally concerned with supporting the ventricular septum (9) of the heart during mechanical compression of at least one ventricle. The ventricular septum (9) is supported by a septal splint (1) coupled by at least one bolster (48) to a free-wall actuating mechanism (6). The septal splint (1) has a central patch (2) with radial strands (3) extending to the junction of the free wall (7) and septum (9). The radial strands (3) traverse the ventricular free wall (7) at the junction. Affixation of each strand (3) to the heart wall is controlled by an internal element (18, 21) and external element (19, 38) of the bolster (48) and a placement tool (46) to avoid risks of injuring major coronary blood vessels. The placement tool (46) is configured to hold, deliver, stabilize for passage, and release the internal and external elements (18, 21, 19, 38) of the bolster (48), along with accompanying radial strands (3) from the septal splint (1).