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Apparatus and method for reducing mitral regurgitation
Assignee: Ancora Heart Inc
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Filing: 2002-02-05
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Granted: 2004-09-14
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Expires: 2022-02-05
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, including a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus. The body includes a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end, and a flexible wire mounted on the spine and having a distal end fixed to the spine proximate to the distal end of the spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of the spine. Axial movement of the wire causes a change in the spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Liddicoat
- 👤 Steven B. Woolfson
- 👤 Richard B. Streeter
- 👤 William E. Cohn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2451
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end, said flexible spine forming a longitudinal axis from said proximal end to said distal end, a plurality of wire supporting portions extending transversely from said spine, each said portion defining a channel therethrough, said plurality of wire supporting portions defining a plurality of openings therebetween, and a plurality of flexible bridges connecting said plurality of wire supporting portions to one another; and a flexible wire slideably mounted through said plurality of wire supporting portions extending from said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end, said flexible spine forming a longitudinal axis from said proximal end to said distal end, a plurality of wire supporting portions extending transversely from said spine, each said portion defining a channel therethrough, said plurality of wire supporting portions defining a plurality of openings therebetween, and a plurality of flexible bridges connecting said plurality of wire supporting portions to one another; and a flexible wire slideably mounted through said plurality of wire supporting portions extending from said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the axial movement of said wire through said plurality of wire supporting portions in a proximal direction causes said spine reconfiguration to a lesser curve having a greater radius of curvature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the axial movement of said wire in a distal direction through said plurality of wire supporting portions causes said spine to reconfigure to a more pronounced curve having a lesser radius of curvature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the first configuration is curved and the second configuration is a selected one of (i) more curved and (ii) less curved.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein the selected one of the second configuration is the less curved configuration, and further wherein the less curved configuration is substantially straight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said spine is provided with barbs thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby pulling of said wire causes straightening of said spine to move said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
151 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby pulling of said wire causes straightening of said spine to move said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 7 , wherein loops are mounted on said spine and said wire is movable therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 8 , wherein said loops are staples.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
174 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein the axial movement of said wire in a proximal direction causes said spine reconfiguration to a lesser curve having a greater radius of curvature.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
174 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein the axial movement of said wire in a proximal direction causes said spine reconfiguration to a lesser curve having a greater radius of curvature.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
176 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein the axial movement of said wire in a distal direction causes said spine to reconfigure to a more pronounced curve having a lesser radius of curvature.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
176 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein the axial movement of said wire in a distal direction causes said spine to reconfigure to a more pronounced curve having a lesser radius of curvature.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
167 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein loops are fixed to said spine and said wire extends through said loops and is movable therethrough.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
167 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein loops are fixed to said spine and said wire extends through said loops and is movable therethrough.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
175 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein loops are fixed to said spine and said wire extends through said loops and is movable therethrough; and wherein the loops are defined by staples.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
175 words
Apparatus for reducing mitral regurgitation, the apparatus comprising: a bendable elongated body adapted to be inserted into the coronary sinus of a patient in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, the elongated body being adjustable between a first configuration adapted to be delivered into the coronary sinus and a second configuration adapted to exert a force onto the posterior annulus, the body comprising: a flexible spine having a proximal end and a distal end; and a flexible wire mounted on said spine and having a distal end fixed to said spine proximate to the distal end of said spine, and having a proximal portion extending from the proximal end of said spine; whereby axial movement of said wire causes a change in said spine from the first configuration to the second configuration to exert the force on the posterior annulus and thereby reduce mitral regurgitation; wherein loops are fixed to said spine and said wire extends through said loops and is movable therethrough; and wherein the loops are defined by staples.
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