US7018404B2
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Conduit for aorta or pulmonary artery replacement
Assignee: St Jude Medical LLC
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Filing: 2002-01-24
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Granted: 2006-03-28
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Expires: 2022-01-24
Abstract
Abstract Prosthetic conduits include biocompatible material formed into a generally cylindrical section and an expanded section connected to the generally cylindrical section. The conduit has a lumen extending through the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section. The biocompatible material may be tissue. The biocompatible material can include one segment or a plurality of segments joined together to form the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section. The prosthetic conduit may include a reinforcement to prevent dilation or collapse of the conduit. The reinforcement can be placed at or near the junction of a generally cylindrical section and an expanded section and/or at other locations along the conduit. The prosthetic conduit may include a prosthetic heart valve. The prosthetic conduit can include tubules to facilitate attachment of coronary arteries to the prosthetic conduit The prosthetic conduit includes two sections that are joined to form the prosthetic conduit.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Holmberg
- 👤 Mario Osvaldo Vrandecic Peredo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/24; A61F2/2403; A61F2/2412; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/89; A61F2002/075; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0013; A61F2230/0017; A61F2230/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 61
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the prosthetic conduit having a generally cylindrical section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from an end of the generally cylindrical section to an edge shaped for attachment around a heart valve, wherein the reinforcement element is circumferentially positioned at the junction between the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the prosthetic conduit having a generally cylindrical section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from an end of the generally cylindrical section to an edge shaped for attachment around a heart valve, wherein the reinforcement element is circumferentially positioned at the junction between the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the biocompatible material comprises tissue.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthesis of claim 2 wherein the tissue comprises pericardium, submucosa or dura mater.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 2 wherein the tissue comprises porcine, ovine, equine or bovine tissue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 2 wherein the tissue comprises crosslinked tissue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthesis of claim 5 wherein the tissue is crosslinked with glutaraldehyde or triglycidylamine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the biocompatible material comprises at least two segments joined to form the conduit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis of claim 7 wherein one segment forms the generally cylindrical section and a portion of the expanded section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the biocompatible material comprises a single segment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the expanded section has a maximum diameter at least about 10% larger than the average diameter of the generally cylindrical section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the expanded section has a maximum diameter from about 12% to about 20% larger than the average diameter of the generally cylindrical section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the expanded section has scallops along its free edge for attachment around a native aortic heart valve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 further comprising a prosthetic valve connected to the expanded section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the prosthetic valve comprises a rigid leaflet connected to an orifice ring.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the prosthetic valve comprises tissue leaflets.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 13 wherein the prosthetic valve comprises flexible polymer leaflets.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the expanded section comprises tubules positioned for the attachment of the right and left coronary arteries.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the expanded section has two components that connect together to complete the formation of the expanded section.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element is a ring.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element comprises tissue.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element comprises a polymer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 21 wherein the polymer is woven into a fabric.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element comprises metal.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element is a band of pericardium.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element is a roll of tissue.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element surrounds the circumference of the biocompatible material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the reinforcement element surrounds only a portion of the circumference of the biocompatible material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the prosthetic conduit has a reinforcement near the inflow edge.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The prosthesis of claim 1 wherein the prosthetic conduit has a reinforcement near the outflow edge.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
49 words
A prosthesis comprising: a biocompatible material formed into a generally cylindrical section that has a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from the generally cylindrical section, the expanded section including tubules connecting the central lumen of the expanded section to an external opening.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
49 words
A prosthesis comprising: a biocompatible material formed into a generally cylindrical section that has a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from the generally cylindrical section, the expanded section including tubules connecting the central lumen of the expanded section to an external opening.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The prosthesis of claim 30 wherein the tubules are positioned for the attachment of the right and left coronary arteries.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
29 words
The prosthesis of claim 30 wherein the biocompatible material comprises at least two sections of material that join together to form the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 30 further comprising a prosthetic heart valve.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
31 words
The prosthesis of claim 33 wherein the prosthetic heart valve is a stentless valve with flexible leaflets and a leaflet support structure that is positioned to avoid blockage of the tubules.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 30 wherein the biocompatible material comprises tissue.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
71 words
A prosthesis comprising: biocompatible material formed into a generally cylindrical section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an integral expanded section connected to the generally cylindrical section to form a conduit with a lumen extending through the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section, the free edge of the expanded section having scallops that fit adjacent to and downstream from the commissures of a native heart valve.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
71 words
A prosthesis comprising: biocompatible material formed into a generally cylindrical section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an integral expanded section connected to the generally cylindrical section to form a conduit with a lumen extending through the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section, the free edge of the expanded section having scallops that fit adjacent to and downstream from the commissures of a native heart valve.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
11 words
The prosthesis of claim 36 wherein the biocompatible material comprises tissue.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
15 words
The prosthesis of claim 36 further comprising a prosthetic valve attached to the biocompatible material.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
66 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element, a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material with a generally straight surface in an axial direction and a prosthetic valve attached to the prosthetic conduit, wherein the reinforcement element comprises a circular band that is circumferentially attached proximate one end of the prosthetic conduit downstream from the prosthetic valve to inhibit dilation of the conduit and to promote proper valve function.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
66 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element, a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material with a generally straight surface in an axial direction and a prosthetic valve attached to the prosthetic conduit, wherein the reinforcement element comprises a circular band that is circumferentially attached proximate one end of the prosthetic conduit downstream from the prosthetic valve to inhibit dilation of the conduit and to promote proper valve function.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
16 words
The prosthesis of claim 39 wherein the prosthesis further comprises a reinforcement near the inflow edge.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
98 words
A prosthesis comprising a reinforcement element, a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material and a prosthetic valve attached to the prosthetic conduit, wherein the reinforcement element is circumferentially attached proximate one end of the prosthetic conduit downstream from the prosthetic valve to inhibit dilation of the conduit and to promote proper valve function, wherein the prosthetic conduit comprises a generally cylindrical section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from the generally cylindrical section, wherein the reinforcement element is positioned at the junction between the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
98 words
A prosthesis comprising a reinforcement element, a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material and a prosthetic valve attached to the prosthetic conduit, wherein the reinforcement element is circumferentially attached proximate one end of the prosthetic conduit downstream from the prosthetic valve to inhibit dilation of the conduit and to promote proper valve function, wherein the prosthetic conduit comprises a generally cylindrical section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from the generally cylindrical section, wherein the reinforcement element is positioned at the junction between the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
96 words
A prosthesis comprising a first prosthetic conduit section of a conduit, the first prosthetic conduit section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and a second integral prosthetic conduit section of a conduit, wherein an inflow edge of the first prosthetic conduit section is configured for attachment to an outflow edge of the second prosthetic conduit section, the first prosthetic conduit section having a generally cylindrical section and the second prosthetic conduit section comprising a prosthetic valve, and a reinforcement element including a circular band on the conduit that limits dilation of the conduit.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
96 words
A prosthesis comprising a first prosthetic conduit section of a conduit, the first prosthetic conduit section having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and a second integral prosthetic conduit section of a conduit, wherein an inflow edge of the first prosthetic conduit section is configured for attachment to an outflow edge of the second prosthetic conduit section, the first prosthetic conduit section having a generally cylindrical section and the second prosthetic conduit section comprising a prosthetic valve, and a reinforcement element including a circular band on the conduit that limits dilation of the conduit.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
32 words
The prosthesis of claim 42 wherein the second conduit section has an expanded section having a maximum diameter at least about 10% greater than the average diameter of the generally cylindrical section.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
13 words
The prosthesis of claim 42 wherein the prosthetic valve is a mechanical valve.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
25 words
The prosthesis of claim 44 wherein the second conduit section has an expanded section with a generally spherical shape over a portion of a sphere.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
12 words
The prosthesis of claim 42 wherein the prosthetic valve has flexible leaflets.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
17 words
The prosthesis of claim 46 wherein the second conduit section has an expanded section with three lobes.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
54 words
A prosthesis comprising a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the conduit having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and being shaped for attachment around a heart valve, wherein the reinforcement element comprises a band circumferentially attached to the prosthetic conduit proximate to the outflow edge to limit dilation.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
54 words
A prosthesis comprising a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the conduit having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and being shaped for attachment around a heart valve, wherein the reinforcement element comprises a band circumferentially attached to the prosthetic conduit proximate to the outflow edge to limit dilation.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
58 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the conduit having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and being shaped for attachment to a valve, wherein the reinforcement element is circumferentially attached to the prosthetic conduit proximate to the outflow edge, further comprising a prosthetic valve attached to the prosthetic conduit.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
58 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the conduit having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and being shaped for attachment to a valve, wherein the reinforcement element is circumferentially attached to the prosthetic conduit proximate to the outflow edge, further comprising a prosthetic valve attached to the prosthetic conduit.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
47 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element, a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material and having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and a prosthetic valve circumferentially attached to the prosthetic conduit, wherein the reinforcement element is attached to the prosthetic conduit proximate to the inflow edge.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
47 words
A prosthesis comprising: a reinforcement element, a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material and having a generally straight surface in an axial direction and a prosthetic valve circumferentially attached to the prosthetic conduit, wherein the reinforcement element is attached to the prosthetic conduit proximate to the inflow edge.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
73 words
A prosthesis comprising a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the prosthetic conduit having only a single generally cylindrical section that has a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from an end of the generally cylindrical section, wherein the reinforcement element is a circumferentially positioned band at the junction between the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section to limit dilation of the junction.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
73 words
A prosthesis comprising a reinforcement element and a prosthetic conduit comprising biocompatible material, the prosthetic conduit having only a single generally cylindrical section that has a generally straight surface in an axial direction and an expanded section extending from an end of the generally cylindrical section, wherein the reinforcement element is a circumferentially positioned band at the junction between the generally cylindrical section and the expanded section to limit dilation of the junction.
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