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Vascular device with valve for approximating vessel wall
Assignee: Rex Medical LP
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Filing: 2001-12-05
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Granted: 2004-01-13
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Expires: 2021-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A vascular device comprising a plurality of vessel engaging members and a valve. The device is movable from a collapsed insertion position having a first diameter to a second expanded position having a second diameter larger than the first diameter. The plurality of vessel engaging members extend outwardly from the device for securely engaging the internal wall of a vessel upon expansion of the device to the second expanded position, wherein the vessel engaging members pull the internal wall of the vessel radially inwardly upon movement of the device from the second expanded position toward a first expanded position having a third diameter greater than the first diameter and less than the second diameter. In the first expanded position the valve is movable between an open position to allow blood flow therethrough to a closed position to prevent blood flow.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. McGuckin, Jr.
- 👤 Peter W. J. Hinchliffe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/82; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12027; A61B17/12036; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2445; A61F2/2475; A61B17/064; A61B17/0644; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867; A61B2017/0641; A61F2/2412; A61F2/2427; A61F2/243; A61F2/2433; A61F2/848; A61F2002/8483; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0014; A61F2210/0019; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A method for treating venous valve insufficiency comprising: inserting a delivery device and a vascular device having a replacement valve into a target vessel adjacent the region of the removed portion of leaflets; deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter to securely engage the internal wall of the vessel; and reducing the diameter of the vascular device to move the vessel wall radially inwardly to reduce dilation of the vessel and implant the replacement valve.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
76 words
A method for treating venous valve insufficiency comprising: inserting a delivery device and a vascular device having a replacement valve into a target vessel adjacent the region of the removed portion of leaflets; deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter to securely engage the internal wall of the vessel; and reducing the diameter of the vascular device to move the vessel wall radially inwardly to reduce dilation of the vessel and implant the replacement valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of removing at least a portion of vein valve leaflets of a patient prior to deploying the vascular device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of the deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter includes the step of moving a plurality of vessel engaging members of the vascular device to penetrate the vessel wall and retain the device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
108 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of deploying the vascular device to a first expanded diameter prior to deploying the device to the enlarged diameter, the step of deploying the vascular device to a first diameter including the step of exposing the vascular device from a sheath of the delivery device to enable the vascular device to return a shape memorized configuration in response to being warmed by body temperature, the first expanded diameter being less than the enlarged diameter, and the step of reducing the diameter of the vascular device returns the device to a diameter substantially equal to the first expanded diameter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 4 , further comprising the step of removing at least a portion of vein valve leaflets of a patient prior to deploying the vascular device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 5 , wherein the delivery device is inserted into the popliteal vein in a retrogade fashion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of the deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter includes the step of inflating a balloon positioned within the device, the step of inflating the balloon enabling a plurality of vessel engaging members of the vascular device to penetrate the vessel wall and retain the device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein the vascular device is composed of stainless steel and the step of deploying the vascular device expands the device below its elastic limit to enable it to return to its reduced diameter when the balloon is deflated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 7 , further comprising the step of releasing the device from the balloon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the vascular device is composed of stainless steel and the step of deploying the vascular device expands the device below its elastic limit to enable it to return to its reduced diameter when the balloon is deflated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the delivery device is inserted through the jugular vein or the femoral vein into the popliteal vein or the saphenous vein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter comprises releasing the vascular device from the delivery device to enable it to return to a shape memorized condition and substantially simultaneously inflating a balloon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter includes the step of moving a plurality of vessel engaging members of the vascular device to penetrate the vessel wall and retain the device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of the deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter includes the step of inflating a balloon positioned within the device wherein the expandable member is attached to the vascular device, and the step of actuating the expandable member automatically separates the expandable member the vascular device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of deploying the vascular device to a first expanded diameter prior to deploying the device to the enlarged diameter, the first expanded diameter being less than the enlarged diameter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the step of deploying the vascular device to an enlarged diameter also includes the step of inflating a balloon positioned within the device.
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