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TMR energy delivery system
Assignee: Eclipse Surgical Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1997-02-03
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Granted: 2000-02-22
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Expires: 2017-02-03
Abstract
Abstract A TMR energy delivery device is introduced through a first minimally invasive penetration of a patient's chest. Sufficient energy if delivered from the wave guide to the wall of the heart to form a channel through at least a portion of the wall. The device includes a visualization device or camera with a rigid portion and a distal end portion that is flexible, a cup member coupled to a distal end of the flexible distal portion, and a vacuum source coupled to the cup member for providing mechanical stability against the heart wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Steve A. Daniel
- 👤 Richard L. Mueller
- 👤 Robert D. Dowling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00147; A61B1/00154; A61B1/00064; A61B1/00071; A61B1/0008; A61B1/00098; A61B1/012; A61B1/018; A61B18/00; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B18/22; A61B18/24; A61B1/267; A61B1/313; A61B1/3132; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00247; A61B17/30; A61B2017/306; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00273; A61B2018/00291; A61B2018/00315; A61B2018/00345; A61B2018/00351; A61B2018/00392; A61B90/00; A61B90/36; A61B90/37; A61B90/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A TMR energy delivery system, comprising: a visualization device having a reusable visualization member, said device having a rigid portion and a flexible distal tip portion coupled to a distal end of the rigid portion; a TMR energy delivery device removably mounted to the visualization device configured to deliver a sufficient level of energy to create a channel in a heart wall; a cup member coupled to a distal end of the flexible distal tip portion of the visualization device; and a vacuum source coupled to the cup member for providing mechanical stability against the heart wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A TMR energy delivery system, comprising: a visualization device having a reusable visualization member, said device having a rigid portion and a flexible distal tip portion coupled to a distal end of the rigid portion; a TMR energy delivery device removably mounted to the visualization device configured to deliver a sufficient level of energy to create a channel in a heart wall; a cup member coupled to a distal end of the flexible distal tip portion of the visualization device; and a vacuum source coupled to the cup member for providing mechanical stability against the heart wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the visualization member is a fiber optic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the visualization member is a CCD based camera system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 3, wherein the camera is disposable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 3, wherein the camera is reusable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 3, wherein the camera is usable for a selected number of uses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The system of claim 1, further including a handle coupled to the visualization device with at least one of an axially or rotationally moving member configured to facilitate movement of the TMR energy delivery device coupled thereto, wherein the TMR energy delivery device is an optical fiber that delivers laser energy to a selected site.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system of claim 1, further including a handle with an energy delivery device advancement member and a hand actuated motion device configured to provide an articulation of a distal portion of the visualization device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 8, wherein the hand actuated motion device is coupled to the visualization device and provides an articulation motion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the cup member is configured to improve visualization.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member is configured to provide an anchoring of a distal end of the visualization device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member includes a suction cup.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member includes a lubricious exterior surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member and the handle are incorporated as a single unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member and the handle are separate units.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member is coupled to the visualization device with an elastomer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the cup member is coupled to the visualization device with a mechanically adjustable collar that provides compression.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
131 words
A TMR delivery system, comprising: a TMR energy delivery device including an elongated body; a camera configured to provide a minimally invasive surgical site view, the camera including a shaft with at least a portion of the shaft being flexible and a portion of the shaft being rigid; an articulation device coupled to one of the TMR energy delivery device or the camera and providing a simultaneous straightening and articulation of at least a portion of the camera and at least a portion of the TMR energy delivery device following introduction of the TMR energy delivery device and the camera through a trocar port; a cup member coupled to the flexible portion of the shaft; and a vacuum source coupled to the cup member for providing stability against a heart wall.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
131 words
A TMR delivery system, comprising: a TMR energy delivery device including an elongated body; a camera configured to provide a minimally invasive surgical site view, the camera including a shaft with at least a portion of the shaft being flexible and a portion of the shaft being rigid; an articulation device coupled to one of the TMR energy delivery device or the camera and providing a simultaneous straightening and articulation of at least a portion of the camera and at least a portion of the TMR energy delivery device following introduction of the TMR energy delivery device and the camera through a trocar port; a cup member coupled to the flexible portion of the shaft; and a vacuum source coupled to the cup member for providing stability against a heart wall.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 18, wherein the articulation device includes a pull cable.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 18, wherein the articulation device includes a straightening device configured to be coupled to a pre-bent shaft of the elongated body.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-02-21 | 2007-08-23 | 2008-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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