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Cardioplegia occluder
Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corp
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Filing: 1997-12-18
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Granted: 2000-04-11
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Expires: 2017-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A cardioplegia occluder and methods of using the device during cardiac surgery are disclosed. The system typically includes a substantially rigid cannula with an occluder mounted on the distal region of the cannula that expands upon activation to occlude the aorta downstream of an infusion port which delivers cardioplegia solution to arrest the heart. Systems including cutting blades, blade guards, flanges, radiopaque markers and occluder aligners are also disclosed. In use, the distal end of the cannula is inserted through an incision into the aorta, the occluder is expanded and cardioplegia solution is infused upstream of the aorta to arrest the heart. The infusion port can alternately be used to aspirate cardioplegia or embolic debris or other unwanted material from the aorta.
Inventors
- 👤 Ross S. Tsugita
- 👤 Tracy D. Maahs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/01; A61F2/013; A61F2002/016; A61F2002/018; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0006; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0065; A61F2230/0069; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M2025/0073; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/12; A61M2210/127
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for administering cardioplegia, comprising the steps of: providing a substantially rigid cannula having proximal and distal ends, and a proximal and a distal region, a balloon occluder mounted on the distal region and communicating with an inflation lumen extending proximal from the occluder, a port on the cannula proximal the balloon, the port communicating with first and second lumens which extend proximally from the port; making an incision in the aorta; inserting the distal end of the cannula and the occluder through the incision in the aorta; expanding the occluder to occlude the aorta downstream of the infusion port; and infusing cardioplegia solution through the port, wherein the occluder isolates the ascending aorta from peripheral circulation without substantial migration within the ascending aorta.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for administering cardioplegia, comprising the steps of: providing a substantially rigid cannula having proximal and distal ends, and a proximal and a distal region, a balloon occluder mounted on the distal region and communicating with an inflation lumen extending proximal from the occluder, a port on the cannula proximal the balloon, the port communicating with first and second lumens which extend proximally from the port; making an incision in the aorta; inserting the distal end of the cannula and the occluder through the incision in the aorta; expanding the occluder to occlude the aorta downstream of the infusion port; and infusing cardioplegia solution through the port, wherein the occluder isolates the ascending aorta from peripheral circulation without substantial migration within the ascending aorta.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the first and second lumens merge and communicate proximal the port.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for administering cardioplegia to the aorta during cardiac surgery, comprising the steps of: providing a substantially rigid cannula having a distal region with an outer surface, a distal end adapted to enter the aorta, a proximal end adapted to receive cardioplegia solution, a cardioplegia lumen which extends distally from the proximal end and terminates and communicates with an in fusion port in said distal region for delivery of cardioplegia solution to the aorta, and an occluder mounted on the distal region of the cannula, said occluder expandable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition, and wherein the occluder, when expanded, substantially occludes the aorta downstream of the infusion port; making an incision in the aorta; inserting the distal end of the cannula and the occluder through the incision in the aorta; expanding the occluder to occlude the aorta; and infusion cardioplegia solution through the infusion port to arrest the heart, wherein the occluder isolates the ascending aorta from peripheral circulation without substantial migration within the ascending aorta.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for administering cardioplegia to the aorta during cardiac surgery, comprising the steps of: providing a substantially rigid cannula having a distal region with an outer surface, a distal end adapted to enter the aorta, a proximal end adapted to receive cardioplegia solution, a cardioplegia lumen which extends distally from the proximal end and terminates and communicates with an in fusion port in said distal region for delivery of cardioplegia solution to the aorta, and an occluder mounted on the distal region of the cannula, said occluder expandable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition, and wherein the occluder, when expanded, substantially occludes the aorta downstream of the infusion port; making an incision in the aorta; inserting the distal end of the cannula and the occluder through the incision in the aorta; expanding the occluder to occlude the aorta; and infusion cardioplegia solution through the infusion port to arrest the heart, wherein the occluder isolates the ascending aorta from peripheral circulation without substantial migration within the ascending aorta.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said cannula carries a cutting blade, and wherein the step of making an incision in the aorta is performed by the cutting blade.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the occluder, when contracted, is adapted to conform to the outer surface of the cannula.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the infusion port is proximal the occluder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the occluder is a balloon occluder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the cannula further comprises an arterial return lumen which extends distally from the proximal end of the cannula and terminates and communicates with a second port.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 8, wherein the second port is distal the occluder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 3, further comprising the step of placing the patient on cardiopulmonary bypass.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 3, further comprising the steps of contracting the occluder and removing the cannula and the occluder from the aorta.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the cannula further comprises a second lumen which extends distally from the proximal end and terminates and communicates with the infusion port.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 12, further comprising the step of aspirating fluid from the aorta by applying negative pressure to the second lumen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 3, further comprising the steps of performing a coronary artery bypass graft procedure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the distal region of the cannula is L-shaped.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the distal region of the cannula is bent at an angle of approximately 90 degrees.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the distal region of the cannula includes a curved region.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 17, wherein the occluder is a balloon occluder, and wherein the balloon covers a portion of the curved region.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 7, wherein the cannula further comprises an inflation lumen which extends distally from the proximal end of the cannula and terminates and communicates with an interior of the balloon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the distal region of the cannula is tapered.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the occluder expands to assume a generally spherical shape.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 7, wherein said balloon occluder is made of an elastic material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 7, wherein the balloon occluder further comprises a protective material covering the outer surface of said balloon.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the occluder is a foam-filled, self-expanding balloon.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the canula further comprises a suture flange.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said flange is slideably mounted on the cannula.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said flange further includes a directional indicator to indicate the direction of the distal end of the cannula.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 4, wherein the cutting blade further includes a blade guard.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 28, wherein the blade guard slideably receives the cutting blade and moves when pressed against the aorta to allow the blade to cut through the wall of the aorta and then repositions to prevent the blade from further cutting.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 28, wherein said blade guard is a retractable obturator which is slideably received through said cutting blade and moves when pressed against the aorta to allow the blade to cut through the wall of the aorta and then repositions to prevent the blade from further cutting.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 3, wherein a portion of the cannula extending beyond the infusion port is solid.
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