The present disclosure describes interventional devices, systems, and methods for closing a
regurgitant gap in a cardiac valve. Interventional devices are configured to be deployed …

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(57) ABSTRACT A device for transcatheter gathering of tissue of a heart Valve leaflet may
include an elongated tube extending in a longitu dinal direction and a capture tool moveable …

A device for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an outer tube extending in
an elongated direction, a capture tool moveable in the outer tube between a contained …

A device for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an outer tube extending in
an elongation direction and having an open distal end, a capture tool movable in the outer …

A for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an outer tube extending in an
elongation direction and having an open distal end, a capture tool movable in the outer tube …

A device 10 for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet 2 may include an outer tube 16
extending in an elongation direction, a capture tool 22 moveable in the outer tube between a …

A device for transcatheter gathering of tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an
elongated tube extending in a longi tudinal direction and having an open distal end, a tissue …

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A hernia repair method includes the step of identifying a hernia defect in a patient, the hernia
defect having a size, a location, and a shape. The method involves positioning a dispensing …