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Method and apparatus for tissue connection
Assignee: Mitral Interventions Inc
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Filing: 2003-06-12
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Granted: 2006-09-05
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Expires: 2023-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A tissue connecting device is provided. The device comprise an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end. The distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue. At least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of the elongate delivery device. The distal end of the device may be designed to engage tissue upon rotation of the device about its longitudinal axis.
Inventors
- 👤 William S. Tremulis
- 👤 Mahmood K. Razavi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2445; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61F2/2478; A61F2/2487; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00292; A61B2017/00367; A61B2017/00411; A61B2017/00743; A61B2017/00778; A61B2017/00783; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00893; A61B2017/0409; A61B2017/0417; A61B2017/044; A61B2017/0441; A61B2017/0464; A61B17/34; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/349; A61F2/2454; A61F2/2457; A61F2/2463; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein said delivery device is capable of piercing tissue through rotation of the delivery device about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein said delivery device is capable of piercing tissue through rotation of the delivery device about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said at least one anchor has a suture coupled to a distal end of the anchor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of anchors wherein each anchor is coupled together by a suture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said anchor has a shape selected from one of the following: screw, a helix, a helix with variable radii, a bar, a hollow elongate portion or coiled shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said anchor includes means for attaching into tissue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said anchor comprises means for anchoring tissue deliverable through said delivery device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein a helical configuration is laser cut at the distal end of the delivery device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein a helical configuration is laser cut at the distal end of the delivery device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
131 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein threads are formed on the distal end of the delivery device and adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
131 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein threads are formed on the distal end of the delivery device and adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said at least one anchor has threads and are adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
123 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein said at least one anchor has a helical configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
123 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein said at least one anchor has a helical configuration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
123 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein said anchor includes an eyelet for an anchor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
123 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device; an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter; said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor; and wherein said anchor includes an eyelet for an anchor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
66 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device wherein said at least one anchor has a suture coupled to a distal end of the anchor.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
66 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device wherein said at least one anchor has a suture coupled to a distal end of the anchor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said delivery device pierces tissue through rotation of the delivery device about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 12 further comprising an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said elongate member is slidable delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 12 wherein a helical configuration is laser cut at the distal end of the delivery device.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 12 wherein threads are formed on the distal end of the delivery device and adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said at least one anchor has threads and are adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said at least one anchor has a helical configuration.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 12 further comprising a plurality of anchors wherein each anchor is coupled together by a suture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said anchor has a shape selected from one of the following: screw, a helix, a helix with variable radii, a bar, a hollow elongate portion or coiled shape.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said anchor includes an eyelet for an anchor.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said anchor includes means for attaching into tissue.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 12 wherein said anchor comprises means for anchoring tissue deliverable through said delivery device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
62 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device. a plurality of anchors wherein each anchor is coupled together by a suture.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
62 words
A tissue connecting device, the device comprising: an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; wherein said distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue; at least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of said elongate delivery device. a plurality of anchors wherein each anchor is coupled together by a suture.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said delivery device pierces tissue through rotation of the delivery device about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 25 further comprising an elongate member deliverable to the target site via a guide catheter, said elongate member assuming a first substantially linear configuration while engaged with said guide catheter and a second substantially circular configuration defining a first support ring and a second support ring when removed from the guide catheter.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 27 wherein said elongate member is slidably delivered along at least one suture coupled to said anchor.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 25 wherein a helical configuration is laser cut at the distal end of the delivery device.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 25 wherein threads are formed on the distal end of the delivery device and adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said at least one anchor has threads and are adapted to engage tissue.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said at least one anchor has a helical configuration.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said at least one anchor has a suture coupled to a distal end of the anchor.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said anchor has a shape selected from one of the following: screw, a helix, a helix with variable radii, a bar, a hollow elongate portion or coiled shape.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said anchor includes an eyelet for an anchor.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said anchor includes means for attaching into tissue.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 25 wherein said anchor comprises means for anchoring tissue deliverable trough said delivery device.
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