CPC A61F 2/246 (2013.01) [A61F 2/2466 (2013.01); A61B 17/1227 (2013.01); A61B 17/1285 (2013.01); A61F 2002/0081 (2013.01); A61F 2220/0016 (2013.01); A61F 2230/0093 (2013.01); A61F 2250/001 (2013.01)] | 23 Claims |
1. An implantable prosthetic device, comprising:
a spacer member configured to be disposed between leaflets of a native heart valve, the native heart valve being located between a first chamber and a second chamber of the heart;
a plurality of anchor members coupled to the spacer member;
a plurality of clasps, wherein at least one of the plurality of clasps is connected to at least one of the plurality of anchor members, wherein the clasps are configured to capture the leaflets to secure the leaflets to the anchor members such that the spacer member is retained between the leaflets;
a cover disposed over the spacer member, the plurality of anchor members, and the plurality of clasps; and
a proximal collar with bosses that extend radially outwardly through the cover to a location outside of the cover.
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