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Apparatus and method for delivery of cardiac constraint jacket
Assignee: Mardil Inc
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Filing: 2000-12-01
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Granted: 2004-06-29
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Expires: 2020-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A cardiac constraint jacket is formed of flexible material defining a volume between an open upper end and a lower end. The jacket is dimensioned for an apex of a patient's heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. The jacket includes a receiving member along its upper end for engagement to a delivery apparatus, the apparatus used in positioning the jacket on the heart. The delivery apparatus includes a handle and a band. The band is generally hoop shaped having a first end and a second end attached to the handle, the first end fixedly attached to the handle and the second end releasably attached to the handle. Alternatively, the first end can be attached to a releasable end cap of the handle. In use, the second end of the band is released from the handle and inserted into the jacket receiving member. The jacket is threaded onto the band and the band end re-attached to the handle. The band is deformed to fit over the circumference of the heart, and then manipulated to position the jacket on the heart. Once positioned, the band is released from the handle and removed from the jacket receiving member.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Vanden Hoek
- 👤 Beverly J. Johnson
- 👤 Jody Rivers
- 👤 John David Dockter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2478; A61F2/2481; A61F2002/2484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A delivery apparatus for positioning a cardiac constraint jacket on a heart, the delivery apparatus comprising: a handle; a band having a first end fastened to the handle and a second end releasably fastened to the handle; a releasing mechanism wherein the releasing mechanism fastens the second end of the band to the handle; and wherein a portion of the cardiac constraint jacket is configured to be attached on the band via the second end of the band for subsequent delivery and positioning of the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A delivery apparatus for positioning a cardiac constraint jacket on a heart, the delivery apparatus comprising: a handle; a band having a first end fastened to the handle and a second end releasably fastened to the handle; a releasing mechanism wherein the releasing mechanism fastens the second end of the band to the handle; and wherein a portion of the cardiac constraint jacket is configured to be attached on the band via the second end of the band for subsequent delivery and positioning of the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
A delivery apparatus for positioning a cardiac constraint jacket on a heart, the delivery apparatus comprising: a handle; a band having a first end fastened to the handle and a second end releasably fastened to the handle, wherein the second end of the band is tapered; and wherein a portion of the cardiac constraint jacket is configured to be attached on the band via the second end of the band for subsequent delivery and positioning of the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A delivery apparatus for positioning a cardiac constraint jacket on a heart, the delivery apparatus comprising: a handle; a band having a first end fastened to the handle and a second end releasably fastened to the handle, wherein the second end of the band is tapered; and wherein a portion of the cardiac constraint jacket is configured to be attached on the band via the second end of the band for subsequent delivery and positioning of the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band material is selected from the group consisting essentially of nickel-titanium alloy, titanium alloy, stainless steel, aluminum and composite materials.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band material is nickel-titanium.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band has a first malleable state for a substantial length of the band and a second malleable state for the remainder of the band, wherein the two malleable states differ.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 5 wherein the second malleable state is greater than the first malleable state and wherein, the second malleable state is located at the second end of the band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band material is a shape memory alloy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band is annealed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the band maintains a hoop shape for fitting the band around the circumference of the heart.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the releasing mechanism is triggered via a push button pin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second end of the band has a hole for operable engagement to the push button pin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the releasing mechanism is a retaining groove in the handle for receiving the second end of the band.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 1 wherein the releasing mechanism is triggered via a cam.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
253 words
A device for treating cardiac disease of a heart, the heart having a longitudinal axis from an apex to a base and having an upper and lower portion divided by an A-V groove, the heart including a valvular annulus adjacent the A-V groove and ventricular lower extremities adjacent the apex, the device comprising: A. a cardiac constraint jacket, the cardiac constraint jacket comprising: i. a volume between an open upper end and a lower end, the cardiac constraint jacket dimensioned for the apex of the heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart, the cardiac constraint jacket further dimensioned to have a longitudinal dimension between the upper and lower ends sufficient for the cardiac constraint jacket to constrain at least the lower portion of the heart; ii. a receiving member around the upper end of the jacket; iii. the cardiac constraint jacket adapted to be secured to the heart; B. A delivery apparatus for placing the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart, the delivery apparatus comprising: i. a handle; ii. a band having a first end fastened to the handle and a second end releasably fastened to the handle; and iii. releasing mechanism wherein the releasing mechanism fastens the second end of the band to the handle, wherein the receiving member of the cardiac constraint jacket is ibreaded on the band via the second end of the band for subsequent securing of the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
253 words
A device for treating cardiac disease of a heart, the heart having a longitudinal axis from an apex to a base and having an upper and lower portion divided by an A-V groove, the heart including a valvular annulus adjacent the A-V groove and ventricular lower extremities adjacent the apex, the device comprising: A. a cardiac constraint jacket, the cardiac constraint jacket comprising: i. a volume between an open upper end and a lower end, the cardiac constraint jacket dimensioned for the apex of the heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart, the cardiac constraint jacket further dimensioned to have a longitudinal dimension between the upper and lower ends sufficient for the cardiac constraint jacket to constrain at least the lower portion of the heart; ii. a receiving member around the upper end of the jacket; iii. the cardiac constraint jacket adapted to be secured to the heart; B. A delivery apparatus for placing the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart, the delivery apparatus comprising: i. a handle; ii. a band having a first end fastened to the handle and a second end releasably fastened to the handle; and iii. releasing mechanism wherein the releasing mechanism fastens the second end of the band to the handle, wherein the receiving member of the cardiac constraint jacket is ibreaded on the band via the second end of the band for subsequent securing of the cardiac constraint jacket on the heart.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 2 wherein the band material is selected from the group consisting essentially of nickel-titanium alloy, titanium alloy, stainless steel, aluminum and composite materials.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 2 wherein the band material is nickel-titanium.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 2 wherein the band has a first malleable state for a substantial length of the band and a second malleable state for the remainder of the band, wherein the two malleable states differ.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 17 wherein the second malleable state is greater than the first malleable state and wherein, the second malleable state is located at the second end of the band.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 2 wherein the band material is a shape memory alloy.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
11 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 2 wherein the band is annealed.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
The delivery apparatus of claim 2 wherein the band maintains a hoop shape for fitting the band around the circumference of the heart.
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