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Anterior and inferior segment ventricular restoration apparatus and method
Assignee: CorRestore Inc
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Filing: 2000-10-11
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Granted: 2002-09-17
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Expires: 2020-10-11
Abstract
Abstract The symptoms of congenital heart failure are addressed in this surgical procedure for mounting a patch in the ventricle of the heart to reduce ventricular volume. Placement of the patch is facilitated by palpating a beating heart to identify akinetic, although normal appearing, tissue. An apical patch having an oval configuration facilitates return of the heart to a normal apical shape which enhances muscle fiber efficiency and a normal writhing pumping action. An inferior patch having a triangular configuration can also be used. The patches include a semi-rigid ring, and a circumferential rim to address bleeding. Patch placement is further enhanced by creating a Fontan-type neck and use of pledged sutures. Intraoperative vascularization and valve replacement is easily accommodated. Increased injection fraction, reduced muscle stress, improved myocardial protection, and ease of accurate patch placement are all achieved with this procedure.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald D. Buckberg
- 👤 Constantine L. Athanasuleas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2478; A61F2/2481; A61F2/2487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for restoring the ventricular architecture of a heart having an anterior wall and an inferior wall, comprising the steps of: creating an incision in the inferior wall of the heart to expose an inner surface of the ventricle of the heart; forming a suture line around the inner surface of the inferior wall; providing a ventricular patch having a sheet of biocompatible material and a continuous ring; and sewing at least the continuous ring of the ventricular patch to the inner surface of the inferor wall along the suture line to restore the ventricular architecture of the heart.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for restoring the ventricular architecture of a heart having an anterior wall and an inferior wall, comprising the steps of: creating an incision in the inferior wall of the heart to expose an inner surface of the ventricle of the heart; forming a suture line around the inner surface of the inferior wall; providing a ventricular patch having a sheet of biocompatible material and a continuous ring; and sewing at least the continuous ring of the ventricular patch to the inner surface of the inferor wall along the suture line to restore the ventricular architecture of the heart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method recited in claim 1 , wherein the inferior wall includes a contracting region and a non-contracting region separated by a zone of separation, and the creating step includes the steps of creating the incision in the non-contacting region of the inferior wall; and opening the incision to expose an inner surface of the heart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method recited in claim 2 , wherein the forming step includes the step of forming the suture line generally along the line of separation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring defines a central area of the patch inwardly of the ring and an outer rim of the patch outwardly of the ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein sewing at least the continuous ring of the ventricular patch to the inner surface of the inferior wall includes: sewing the continuous ring to the inner surface of the ventricle so that the central area of the patch defines a portion of the ventricle of the heart; and sewing the outer rim to the inner surface of the ventricle outward of the ventricle of the heart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method recited in claim 2 , wherein the opening step includes the step of spreading the incision to create a triangular opening extending into the ventricle of the heart.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein the sheet of biocompatible material and the continuous ring are in the shape of a triangle.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for restoring the ventricular architecture of a heart having an anterior wall and an inferior wall, comprising the steps of: providing a patch including a sheet of biocompatible material in the shape of a first triangle with a ring fixed to the sheet in the shape of a second triangle; restoring the ventricular architecture of the heart using the patch in the inferior wall.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
66 words
A method for restoring the ventricular architecture of a heart having an anterior wall and an inferior wall, comprising the steps of: providing a patch including a sheet of biocompatible material in the shape of a first triangle with a ring fixed to the sheet in the shape of a second triangle; restoring the ventricular architecture of the heart using the patch in the inferior wall.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
109 words
A method for restoring the ventricular architecture of a heart having an anterior wall and an inferior wall, comprising the steps of: creating an incision in the inferior wall of the heart to expose an inner surface of the ventricle of the heart; providing a ventricular patch including a central area and an outer rim; sewing the ventricular patch to the inner surface of the ventricle so that the central area of the patch defines a portion of the ventricle of the heart; and sewing the outer rim to the inner surface of the venticle outward of the ventricle of the heart inhibit blood from leaking from the ventricle.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
109 words
A method for restoring the ventricular architecture of a heart having an anterior wall and an inferior wall, comprising the steps of: creating an incision in the inferior wall of the heart to expose an inner surface of the ventricle of the heart; providing a ventricular patch including a central area and an outer rim; sewing the ventricular patch to the inner surface of the ventricle so that the central area of the patch defines a portion of the ventricle of the heart; and sewing the outer rim to the inner surface of the venticle outward of the ventricle of the heart inhibit blood from leaking from the ventricle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein the ventricular patch includes a sheet of biocompatible material and a continuous ring, and the continuous ring defines the central area of the patch inwardly of the continuous ring and the outer rim of the patch outwardly of the continuous ring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 10 , wherein the sheet of biocompatible material and the continuous ring are in the shape of a triangle.
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