Click on image to view larger version.

Figure 2 Schematic drawing of the components of the clip. On the inner portion of the clip is a U-shaped gripper that matches up to each arm and helps to stabilize the leaflets from the atrial aspect as they are captured during closure of the clip arms. Leaflet tissue is secured between the closed arms and each side of the gripper, and the clip is then closed and locked to effect and maintain coaptation of the two leaflets.