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Tricuspid ring and template
Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corp
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Filing: 2001-08-28
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Granted: 2004-06-15
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Expires: 2021-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An annuloplasty ring having a three-dimensional discontinuous form generally arranged about an axis with two free ends that are axially offset. The ring is particularly suited for repair of the tricuspid valve, and more closely conforms to the annulus shape. The ring is more flexible in bending about radially extending axes than about the central axis. A deliver template having a mounting ring with about the same shape as the ring facilitates implant, and may be releasably attached to a delivery handle. The deliver template may include a plurality of cutting guides for releasably attaching the annuloplasty ring thereto while presenting maximum outer surface area of the ring. The template may have an outwardly-facing groove to receive and retain the ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick M. McCarthy
- 👤 Richard S. Rhee
- 👤 Stefan G. Schreck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2445; A61F2/2448; A61F2/2466; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
An annuloplasty ring, comprising: a ring body generally arranged about an axis and being discontinuous so as to define two free ends, wherein the ring body has a relaxed configuration following a three-dimensional path such that the free ends are axially offset from each other a distance of between about 2-15 mm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
An annuloplasty ring, comprising: a ring body generally arranged about an axis and being discontinuous so as to define two free ends, wherein the ring body has a relaxed configuration following a three-dimensional path such that the free ends are axially offset from each other a distance of between about 2-15 mm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 1 , wherein the ring body is constructed such that the free ends may be easily flexed with respect to one another along arcs that are generally parallel to the axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 1 , wherein the ring is adapted to reinforce the tricuspid annulus and has a curvilinear anterior side ending in one of the free ends, a curvilinear posterior side ending in the other of the free ends, and a relatively straight septal side extending between the anterior and posterior sides, the posterior side being shorter and having a smaller radius of curvature than the anterior side.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 1 , wherein the ring body comprises an inner structural support of multiple bands of elastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 4 , further including a low friction material interposed between each two adjacent bands.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 4 , wherein the multiple bands are embedded in a matrix of a pliable material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 6 , wherein the pliable material is molded silicone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 6 , wherein there are two concentrically disposed bands embedded in the matrix of pliable material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 4 , wherein each of the multiple bands of elastic material has a relatively wider radial dimension than its axial dimension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 1 , wherein the ring body comprises an inner structural support band surrounded by a pliable matrix, and wherein the matrix includes a tubular inner portion that surrounds the band and an outer flange through which implantation sutures can pass.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 10 , wherein the outer flange is curved so as to be convex on its outer surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The annuloplasty ring as in claim 11 , wherein the outer flange is connected to the inner tubular portion with a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart radial walls so as to create a celled structure.
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