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Device and method for restructuring heart chamber geometry
Assignee: University of Cincinnati
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Filing: 2000-06-21
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Granted: 2002-06-25
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Expires: 2020-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A static device for use with the heart that has a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart. The members are joined by at least one connector wherein the members are fixed in a spatial or spaced relationship relative to each other such that a portion of the heart wall is displaced inwardly.The member(s) can be configured in a rectangular shape, and preferably includes an inner surface having a curved configuration. In one embodiment, the device can have first and second member that are positioned in a spaced relationship relative to each other about 180 degrees apart. The first member is configured to be positioned adjacent the anterolateral surface of the chamber, and the second member configured to be positioned adjacent the posteromedial surface of the chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 David B. Melvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2478; A61F2/2481; A61F2/2487; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 55
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A static device for use with a heart having at least one chamber, said device comprising: a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart; and a connector joining the members; wherein said device is positioned in a spaced relationship relative to each other to reconfigure the chamber of the heart as at least two contiguous communicating portions of truncated ellipsoids.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A static device for use with a heart having at least one chamber, said device comprising: a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart; and a connector joining the members; wherein said device is positioned in a spaced relationship relative to each other to reconfigure the chamber of the heart as at least two contiguous communicating portions of truncated ellipsoids.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A static device for use with a heart having at least one chamber, said device comprising: a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart; and at least one connector for extending through the chamber joining the members together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A static device for use with a heart having at least one chamber, said device comprising: a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart; and at least one connector for extending through the chamber joining the members together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A static device for use with an unrestricted heart having an outer wall and at least one chamber, said device comprising: a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart; and a connector joining the members; wherein said members are fixed in a spaced relationship relative to each other such that at least two discrete portions of the outer wall are displaced inwardly from the unrestricted position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
A static device for use with an unrestricted heart having an outer wall and at least one chamber, said device comprising: a plurality of members configured to be positioned adjacent the epicardial surface of the heart; and a connector joining the members; wherein said members are fixed in a spaced relationship relative to each other such that at least two discrete portions of the outer wall are displaced inwardly from the unrestricted position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said members comprise a rectangular shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said members comprise an inner surface having a convex curved configuration toward the epicardial surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 3 , having first and second members, wherein said first and second members are positioned in a spaced relationship relative to each other about 180 degrees apart.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3 , having a first member configured to be positioned adjacent the anterolateral surface of the chamber, and a second member configured to be positioned adjacent the posteromedial surface of the chamber.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 3 , having first, second and third members, said first, second, and third members are positioned in a spaced relationship relative to each other about 120 degrees apart.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device of claim 8 , wherein the first member is configured to be positioned adjacent the anteroseptal portion of the chamber, the second member is configured to be positioned adjacent the posteroseptal portion of the chamber, and the third member is configured to be positioned adjacent the posterolateral portion of the chamber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said device comprises a pad adjacent an inner surface of at least one member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 10 , wherein the pad comprises low durometer polymer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 10 , wherein the pad comprises a cushion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 12 , wherein said cushion comprises a gel-filled cushion.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 12 , wherein said cushion comprises a fluid-filled cushion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said connector comprises a chord.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 15 , wherein said connector comprises heavy braided polymer impregnated polyester suture core with a polyester sleeve.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 15 , wherein said connector comprises a heavy monofilament polypropylene suture.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 15 , wherein said connector comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said connector comprises a pin.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 19 , wherein said members each comprise an aperture and wherein said pin comprises a threaded portion adjacent one end of said pin, and a fastener receivable by said pin.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 3 , comprising at least one fixation device on said members configured for insertion into the heart.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 21 , wherein the fixation device comprises a pin for penetrating the wall of the heart.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 21 , wherein the fixation device comprises a button for positioning adjacent the interior surface of the heart and a cord joining said connector and said button.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said connector comprises a band configured for extending around the chamber and joining the first member and the second member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device of claim 3 , comprising a generally U-shaped harness having a first rigid portion configured to be positioned adjacent the anterior portion of the chamber, a second rigid portion configured to be positioned adjacent the posterior portion of the chamber, and a flexible portion interposed between said first and second portion and configured to be positioned around the apical portion of the heart.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 25 , comprising a basal connector configured to be interposed between the first and second rigid portions of said harness.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 25 , wherein said basal connector is configured to be attachable to the annulus of an atrioventricular valve.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for reducing the wall tension on one of the chambers of the heart, comprising the steps of: affixing a static brace external to the one chamber of the heart to reconfigure the chamber into at least two contiguous portions of truncated ellipsoids.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for reducing the wall tension on one of the chambers of the heart, comprising the steps of: affixing a static brace external to the one chamber of the heart to reconfigure the chamber into at least two contiguous portions of truncated ellipsoids.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 28 wherein the brace has at least two members, a fastener on the members, and a connector, the method further comprising the step of inserting the fastener into the heart wall of the heart.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 29 further comprising the step of positioning a portion of the connector adjacent the epithelium of the heart.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 30 further comprising the step of attaching the connector to an atrioventricular valve.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said connector is configured to lie adjacent the atrial surface of the anterior annulus of an atrioventricular valve.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 32 , wherein said connector is configured to lie adjacent the mitral valve.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 3 , wherein said connector comprises: a first connector configured to be positioned adjacent the endocardium of the chamber; and a second connector configured to be positioned adjacent the atrial surface of the anterior annulus of an atrioventricular valve.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 34 , wherein said second connector is curved.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
56 words
A device for reconfiguring a chamber of a natural heart, said device comprising: a structure having a first and a second portion, that encircles the natural heart and is adapted to exert a constant inward displacement on at least two discrete portions of the exterior surface of one and only one chamber of the natural heart.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
56 words
A device for reconfiguring a chamber of a natural heart, said device comprising: a structure having a first and a second portion, that encircles the natural heart and is adapted to exert a constant inward displacement on at least two discrete portions of the exterior surface of one and only one chamber of the natural heart.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 36 , wherein said structure comprises a plurality of interconnected members.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein said device has a structural shape adapted to exert differential displacement at predetermined locations of the exterior surface of the natural heart.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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The device according to claim 36 , wherein said first portion of said structure lies adjacent a basal surface of the natural heart.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein said second portion of said structure lies adjacent an apical surface of the natural heart.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein a first portion of said segment lies adjacent an anterolateral surface of a left ventricle.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein a second portion of said segment lies adjacent a posteromedial surface of a left ventricle.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein said device encircles at least one chamber of the natural heart.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 43 , wherein said first portion of said structure lies adjacent a basal surface of said chamber of the natural heart.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 43 , wherein said chamber is a ventricle.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 43 , wherein said chamber is an atrium.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 43 , wherein said second portion of said structure lies adjacent an apical surface of said chamber of the natural heart.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 47 , wherein said chamber is a ventricle.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein said device has at least one deformable portion and is adapted to torsionally deform as the natural heart beats.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 36 , wherein said device has an inner surface and said inner surface is convex toward the surface of the natural heart.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-06-24 | 2009-12-24 | 2010-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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