Devices, systems and methods to treat heart failure

A method to deploy a device for treating a heart condition in a patient, said method providing for improved ability to retrieve said device during deployment, said method comprising:

• containing an implantable device within a placement device, said implantable device comprising a plurality of segments having substantially similar lengths and at least one extended segment that is longer than said plurality of segments;
• deploying said plurality of segments having substantially similar lengths;
• and
• retaining said at least one extended segment while said plurality of segments is deployed.

A delivery system for a device for treating a heart condition in a patient, said delivery system providing for improved ability to retrieve said device during deployment, said system comprising:

• a placement catheter comprising—
• an outer sheath, and
• an inner shaft situated within said outer sheath and adapted to engage an implantable device,
• wherein said outer sheath in cooperation with said inner shaft is adapted to contain said engaged implantable device within said placement catheter when said outer sheath covers said engaged implantable device,
• wherein said implantable device comprises—
• a first annular flange comprising a plurality of flange segments having substantially similar lengths and at least one extended flange segment longer than said plurality, said flange segments extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said placement catheter upon deployment, and
• a second annular flange comprising a plurality of flange segments having substantially similar lengths and at least one extended flange segment longer than said plurality, said flange segments extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to said placement catheter upon deployment, and
• wherein said at least one extended flange segment of said first annular flange is retained within said placement catheter when said at least one flange segment of said second annular flange is deployed.