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Self-centering umbrella-type septal closure device
Assignee: Boston Children's Hospital
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Filing: 1996-11-19
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Granted: 1998-01-20
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Expires: 2016-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A self-centering umbrella-type septal closure device which includes a proximal and distal occluder each having a plurality of arms supporting the occlusion shells. Each of the proximal and distal support arms have at least three coils any one or more of which is secured by a centering mechanism so as to control the positioning of the closure device so that it is centered about a defect.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Lock
- 👤 Carol A. Ryan
- 👤 Clifford J. Dwyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00575; A61B2017/00592; A61B2017/00606; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30092; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0014
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A septal defect closure device, comprising: a proximal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending proximal arms supporting a proximal occlusion shell; a distal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending distal arms supporting a distal occlusion shell; and a centering mechanism secured between said proximal occluder and said distal occluder to center said proximal and said distal occluders about a defect, said centering mechanism comprising at least two centering members, each of said centering members secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a corresponding one of said distal arms, at least one of said centering members comprising an elastomeric material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A septal defect closure device, comprising: a proximal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending proximal arms supporting a proximal occlusion shell; a distal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending distal arms supporting a distal occlusion shell; and a centering mechanism secured between said proximal occluder and said distal occluder to center said proximal and said distal occluders about a defect, said centering mechanism comprising at least two centering members, each of said centering members secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a corresponding one of said distal arms, at least one of said centering members comprising an elastomeric material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The closure device according to claim 1, wherein each of said at least two centering members is secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and an adjacent one of said distal arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The closure device according to claim 1, wherein each of said at least two centering members is secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a diametrically opposed one of said distal arms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one elastomeric centering member is secured between one of said proximal arms and an adjacent one of said distal arms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The closure device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one elastomeric centering member is secured between one of said proximal arms and a diametrically opposed one of said distal arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
The closure device according to claim 1, wherein each of said proximal arms includes a resilient shoulder coil adjacent the center point of said proximal occluder, a resilient elbow coil radially spaced from said shoulder coil and a resilient wrist coil radially spaced from said elbow coil and each of said distal arms includes a resilient shoulder coil adjacent the center point of said distal occluder, a resilient elbow coil radially spaced from shoulder coil and resilient wrist coil radially spaced from said elbow coil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The closure device according to claim 6, where said elastomeric centering member is passed through said proximal and distal shoulder coils and said proximal and distal elbow coils to center said proximal occluder and said distal occluder about a defect.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
The closure device according to claim 6, wherein said proximal occluder and said distal occluder each include at least three outwardly extending arms, said elastomeric centering member being first passed through said shoulder coil of a first proximal arm and subsequently threaded through said elbow coil of said first proximal arm, said elastomeric centering member then being passed through said elbow coil of an adjacent distal arm and threaded alternately through said elbow coils of said remaining proximal and distal arms until said elastomeric centering member is looped through said elbow coil of said first proximal arm for a second time, then passing said suture centering member through said shoulder coil of said first proximal arm for a second time leaving both ends of said elastomeric centering member accessible.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The closure device according to claim 6, wherein said elastomeric centering member is passed through said shoulder coils and said wrist coils to center said proximal occluder and said distal occluder about a defect.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
The closure device according to claim 6, wherein said proximal occluder and said distal occluder each include at least three outwardly extending arms, said elastomeric centering member being first passed through said shoulder coil of a first proximal arm and subsequently threaded through said wrist coil of said first proximal arm, said elastomeric centering member then being passed through said wrist coil of an adjacent distal arm and threaded alternately through said wrist coils of said remaining proximal and distal arms until said elastomeric centering member is looped through said wrist coil of said first proximal arm for a second time, then passing said suture centering member through said shoulder coil of said first proximal arm for a second time leaving both ends of said elastomeric centering member accessible.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
103 words
A septal defect closure device, comprising: a proximal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending proximal arms supporting a proximal occlusion shell; a distal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending distal arms supporting a distal occlusion shell; and a centering mechanism secured between said proximal occluder and said distal occluder to center said proximal and said distal occluders about a defect, said centering mechanism comprising at least two centering members, each of said centering members secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a corresponding one of said distal arms, at least one of said centering members comprising a spring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
103 words
A septal defect closure device, comprising: a proximal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending proximal arms supporting a proximal occlusion shell; a distal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending distal arms supporting a distal occlusion shell; and a centering mechanism secured between said proximal occluder and said distal occluder to center said proximal and said distal occluders about a defect, said centering mechanism comprising at least two centering members, each of said centering members secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a corresponding one of said distal arms, at least one of said centering members comprising a spring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure device according to claim 11, wherein said at least one spring centering member is secured between one of said proximal arms and an adjacent one of said distal arms.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The closure device according to claim 11, wherein said at least one spring centering member is secured between one of said proximal arms and a diametrically opposed one of said distal arms.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The closure device according to claim 11, wherein each of said at least two centering members is secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a diametrically opposed one of said distal arms.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
The closure device according to claim 11, wherein each of said at least two centering members is secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and an adjacent one of said distal arms.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
105 words
A septal defect closure device, comprising: a proximal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending proximal arms supporting a proximal occlusion shell; a distal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending distal arms supporting a distal occlusion shell; and a centering mechanism secured between said proximal occluder and said distal occluder to center said proximal and said distal occluders about a defect, said centering mechanism comprising at least two centering members, each of said centering members secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a corresponding one of said distal arms, at least one of said centering members comprising a shape memory material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
105 words
A septal defect closure device, comprising: a proximal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending proximal arms supporting a proximal occlusion shell; a distal occluder including a plurality of outwardly extending distal arms supporting a distal occlusion shell; and a centering mechanism secured between said proximal occluder and said distal occluder to center said proximal and said distal occluders about a defect, said centering mechanism comprising at least two centering members, each of said centering members secured between a separate one of said proximal arms and a corresponding one of said distal arms, at least one of said centering members comprising a shape memory material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
The closure device according to claim 16, wherein said proximal arms extend outwardly from said proximal occluder center point to support said proximal occlusion shell and said distal arms extend outwardly from said distal occluder center point to support said distal occlusion shell and wherein said at least one memory material centering member is secured between one of said proximal arms and one of said distal arms at a position radially spaced from said proximal and distal occluder center points.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The closure device according to claim 17 where said one of said proximal arms is adjacent said one of said distal arms.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closure device according to claim 17 wherein said one of said proximal arms is diametrically opposed to said one of said distal arms.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
60 words
A method of repairing a septal defect comprising the steps of: (a) providing the septal defect closure device of claim 1; (b) positioning said distal occluder and said proximal occluder on different sides of said septal defect; and (c) opening said distal occluder and said proximal occluder such that each of said proximal and distal occluders occlude said septal defect.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
60 words
A method of repairing a septal defect comprising the steps of: (a) providing the septal defect closure device of claim 11; (b) positioning said distal occluder and said proximal occluder on different sides of said septal defect; and (c) opening said distal occluder and said proximal occluder such that each of said proximal and distal occluders occlude said septal defect.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
60 words
A method of repairing a septal defect comprising the steps of: (a) providing the septal defect closure device of claim 16; (b) positioning said distal occluder and said proximal occluder on different sides of said septal defect; and (c) opening said distal occluder and said proximal occluder such that each of said proximal and distal occluders occlude said septal defect.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-01-19 | 2001-07-21 | 2002-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-01-19 | 2005-07-21 | 2006-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-01-19 | 2009-07-21 | 2010-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |