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Heart wall tension reduction kit
Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLC
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Filing: 2000-10-27
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Granted: 2001-12-25
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Expires: 2020-10-27
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
- 👤 Todd J. Mortier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2478; A61F2/2487; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/00234; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/1227; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0404; A61B2017/0417; A61B2017/0427; A61B2017/0429; A61B2017/0435; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0461; A61B17/0469; A61B2017/048; A61B2017/0496; A61F2/2481; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/909; Y10S623/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A kit for treating a heart, comprising: a guide mechanism having a first end and a second end, said guide mechanism being capable of extending through a heart wall surrounding a heart chamber so that each end of the guide mechanism is external the chamber; an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said elongate member advanced through the guide mechanism such that, when the guide mechanism extends through the heart wall, the first end and the second end of the elongate member are external the heart chamber; and an anchoring device capable of coupling the elongate member to the chamber at exterior portions of the chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A kit for treating a heart, comprising: a guide mechanism having a first end and a second end, said guide mechanism being capable of extending through a heart wall surrounding a heart chamber so that each end of the guide mechanism is external the chamber; an elongate member having a first end and a second end, said elongate member advanced through the guide mechanism such that, when the guide mechanism extends through the heart wall, the first end and the second end of the elongate member are external the heart chamber; and an anchoring device capable of coupling the elongate member to the chamber at exterior portions of the chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the guide mechanism includes a hollow needle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The kit of claim 2 , wherein the hollow needle defines a lumen between the first and second ends of the hollow needle and the elongate member is configured to be advanced through the lumen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the guide mechanism is configured to be removed from the heart chamber after the elongate member is advanced through the guide mechanism and prior to coupling at least one end of the elongate member to the heart chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a stylet capable of positioning within the guide mechanism as the guide mechanism extends through a heart wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a leader member configured to be attached to one of the first end and the second end of the elongate member for advancing the elongate member through the guide mechanism and across the heart chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 6 , wherein the leader member is flexible.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The kit of claim 6 , wherein the leader member is capable of being removed from the elongate member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the anchoring device includes a first anchoring member and a second anchoring member capable of coupling the elongate member to the chamber at exterior portions of the chamber corresponding respectively to the first end and the second end of the elongate member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The kit of claim 9 , wherein the first and second anchoring members include anchor pads capable of engaging a wall of the heart chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The kit of claim 10 , wherein each of the anchor pads defines an aperture, the first and second ends of the elongate member being configured to extend at least partially through said apertures.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The kit of claim 10 , wherein the anchor pads have a disc-like shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The kit of claim 9 , wherein the first and second anchoring members are capable of being secured to the elongate member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The kit of claim 9 , wherein the first end of the elongate member is at a proximal end of the elongate member and the first anchoring member is attached to the first end of the elongate member prior to advancing the elongate member through the guide mechanism.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 9 , wherein the elongate member has a predetermined length between the first anchoring member and the second anchoring member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member includes a tension member configured to extend transverse the heart chamber.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring device, is configured to alter a shape of the chamber during at least a portion of a cardiac cycle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring device, is configured to draw portions of a wall of the chamber toward each other during at least a portion of a cardiac cycle.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
The kit of claim 18 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring device, is further configured such that the portions of the wall drawn together remain in a non-contacting relationship.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring device, is configured to reduce a radius of the chamber during at least a portion of a cardiac cycle.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 1 , wherein the elongate member is flexible.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of elongate members configured to be coupled to exterior portions of the heart chamber.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
174 words
A kit for treating a heart, comprising: a hollow needle having a first end and a second end and a lumen therebetween, the needle being capable of penetrating a heart wall surrounding a heart chamber and extending through the chamber such that each end of the needle is external the chamber; a stylet capable of positioning within the needle as the needle extends through a heart wall; an elongate member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, said elongate member advanced through the lumen of the needle such that the first end and the second end of the elongate member are external the heart chamber; a leader member attached to the first end of the elongate member for advancing the elongate member through the needle and across the heart chamber; and a first anchoring member and a second anchoring member capable of coupling the elongate member to the chamber at exterior portions of the chamber corresponding respectively to the first end and the second end of the elongate member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
174 words
A kit for treating a heart, comprising: a hollow needle having a first end and a second end and a lumen therebetween, the needle being capable of penetrating a heart wall surrounding a heart chamber and extending through the chamber such that each end of the needle is external the chamber; a stylet capable of positioning within the needle as the needle extends through a heart wall; an elongate member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, said elongate member advanced through the lumen of the needle such that the first end and the second end of the elongate member are external the heart chamber; a leader member attached to the first end of the elongate member for advancing the elongate member through the needle and across the heart chamber; and a first anchoring member and a second anchoring member capable of coupling the elongate member to the chamber at exterior portions of the chamber corresponding respectively to the first end and the second end of the elongate member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
47 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the needle is configured to be removed from the heart chamber after the elongate member is advanced through the lumen of the hollow needle and prior to coupling at least one end of the elongate member to the heart chamber.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the leader member is flexible.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the leader member is capable of being removed from the elongate member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
25 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the first and second anchoring members include anchor pads capable of engaging a wall of the heart chamber.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
34 words
The kit of claim 27 , wherein each of the anchor pads defines an aperture, the first and second ends of the elongate member being configured to extend at least partially through said apertures.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The kit of claim 27 , wherein the anchor pads have a disc-like shape.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
22 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the first and second anchoring members are capable of being secured to the elongate member.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the elongate member includes a tension member configured to extend transverse the heart chamber.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
37 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring members, is configured to alter a shape of the chamber during at least a portion of a cardiac cycle.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
42 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring members, is configured to draw portions of a wall of the chamber toward each other during at least a portion of a cardiac cycle.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
36 words
The kit of claim 33 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring members, is further configured such that the portions of the wall drawn together remain in a non-contacting relationship.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
37 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the elongate member, when coupled to the chamber via the anchoring members, is configured to reduce a radius of the chamber during at least a portion of a cardiac cycle.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the elongate member is flexible.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
50 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the second end of the elongate member is at a proximal end of the elongate member and the second anchoring member is attached to the second end of the elongate member prior to advancing the elongate member through the lumen of the needle.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 23 , wherein the elongate member has a predetermined length between the first anchoring member and the second anchoring member.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
24 words
The kit of claim 23 , further comprising a plurality of elongate members configured to be coupled to exterior portions of the heart chamber.
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