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A tissue shaping device adapted to be deployed in a lumen to modify the shape of target tissue adjacent to the lumen. In one embodiment the device includes first and second anchors; a connector disposed between the first and second anchors; and a focal deflector disposed between the first and second

A tissue shaping device adapted to be deployed in a lumen to modify the shape of target tissue adjacent to the lumen. In one embodiment the device includes first and second anchors; a connector disposed between the first and second anchors; and a focal deflector disposed between the first and second anchors and may be adapted to extend away from the lumen axis and toward the target tissue and/or away from the lumen axis and away from the target tissue when the device is deployed in the lumen. The invention is also a method of modifying target tissue shape. The method includes the steps of providing a tissue shaping device comprising proximal and distal anchors, a connector disposed between the proximal and distal anchors, and a focal deflector; placing the tissue shaping device in a lumen adjacent the target tissue; applying a shaping force from the focal deflector against a lumen wall to modify the shape of the target tissue; and expanding the proximal and distal anchors to anchor the device in the lumen.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of modifying target tissue shape comprising:providing a tissue shaping device comprising proximal and distal anchors, a connector disposed between the proximal and distal anchors, and a focal deflector;placing the tissue shaping device in a lumen adjacent the target t

What is claimed is: 1. A method of modifying target tissue shape comprising:providing a tissue shaping device comprising proximal and distal anchors, a connector disposed between the proximal and distal anchors, and a focal deflector;placing the tissue shaping device in a lumen adjacent the target tissue;expanding the distal anchor to anchor the distal anchor in the lumen;applying a proximally directed force on the distal anchor, wherein applying the proximally directed force on the distal anchor applies a shaping force from the focal deflector against the lumen wall to modify the shape of the target tissue; andexpanding the proximal anchor to anchor the proximal anchor in the lumen,wherein anchoring the proximal anchor occurs before ceasing the proximally directed force.