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Methods and devices for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel
Assignee: Medtronic Inc
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Filing: 2003-05-19
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Granted: 2009-08-25
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Expires: 2023-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Methods and devices for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel and a source of blood, such as the aorta or a heart chamber. The device may be actuated using one hand to place the conduit. The invention allows air in the conduit to be removed prior to placement of the conduit. The invention deploys the conduit in the target vessel by moving a sheath in a distal direction and then in a proximal direction. A conduit is provided with a reinforcing member to prevent kinking of the conduit, and a structure for preventing blockage of the conduit by tissue. A vessel coupling may be used to secure a conduit to a target vessel so as to preserve native blood flow through the vessel, and the conduit may be placed in fluid communication with a target vessel via a laparoscopic or endoscopic procedure.
Inventors
- 👤 Darin C. Gittings
- 👤 Alan R. Rapacki
- 👤 Dean F. Carson
- 👤 David H. Cole
- 👤 Keke Lepulu
- 👤 Adam Sharkawy
- 👤 Gilbert S. Laroya
- 👤 Wally S. Buch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 06:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/064; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2/91; A61F2/915; A61F2/9517; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00247; A61B2017/00252; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867; A61B2017/1107; A61B2017/1135; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B2017/1205; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B17/2909; A61B2017/2912; A61B2017/2923; A61F2/07; A61F2002/91508; A61F2002/91516; A61F2002/91525; A61F2002/91533; A61F2002/91541; A61F2002/9155; A61F2002/91558; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/005; A61F2220/0058; A61F2220/0075; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/0054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
352 words
A device for placing an implantable fluid conduit comprising a stent in fluid communication with a lumen of a target vessel of a body, the device comprising: a handle; a support member having a distal end and a proximal end upon which at least a portion of the length of the implantable fluid conduit can be mounted, wherein the support member comprises a bore extending through its length, wherein the proximal end is fixed to the handle and the distal end comprises a conduit stop member for maintaining the conduit in position on the support member; a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the shaft is movably received by the bore of the support member, wherein the shaft comprises a bore extending through its length; a conduit retention device provided at the distal end of the shaft, wherein the conduit retention device comprises a sheath portion with a cavity having an open end that is configured and sized to be placed over at least an end portion of the conduit comprising the stent when the conduit is mounted on the support member; a dilator provided at the distal end of the shaft distal the conduit retention device for introducing the device into the lumen of the target vessel, wherein the dilator comprises at least one tapered surface; an incising member comprising a sharpened tip for penetrating a wall of the target vessel, wherein the incising member is movably received by the bore of the shaft; an actuator assembly coupled to the handle for moving the conduit retention device distally relative to the support member by way of the shaft, so as to permit removal of the cavity of the sheath portion from the end portion of the conduit, wherein the actuator assembly comprises a rack and pinion mechanism; and a retention device withdrawal member that is movably supported relative to the support member and configured to substantially engage the sheath portion at the open end so as to provide a substantially smooth outer profile for withdrawal of the conduit retention device from the lumen of the target vessel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
352 words
A device for placing an implantable fluid conduit comprising a stent in fluid communication with a lumen of a target vessel of a body, the device comprising: a handle; a support member having a distal end and a proximal end upon which at least a portion of the length of the implantable fluid conduit can be mounted, wherein the support member comprises a bore extending through its length, wherein the proximal end is fixed to the handle and the distal end comprises a conduit stop member for maintaining the conduit in position on the support member; a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the shaft is movably received by the bore of the support member, wherein the shaft comprises a bore extending through its length; a conduit retention device provided at the distal end of the shaft, wherein the conduit retention device comprises a sheath portion with a cavity having an open end that is configured and sized to be placed over at least an end portion of the conduit comprising the stent when the conduit is mounted on the support member; a dilator provided at the distal end of the shaft distal the conduit retention device for introducing the device into the lumen of the target vessel, wherein the dilator comprises at least one tapered surface; an incising member comprising a sharpened tip for penetrating a wall of the target vessel, wherein the incising member is movably received by the bore of the shaft; an actuator assembly coupled to the handle for moving the conduit retention device distally relative to the support member by way of the shaft, so as to permit removal of the cavity of the sheath portion from the end portion of the conduit, wherein the actuator assembly comprises a rack and pinion mechanism; and a retention device withdrawal member that is movably supported relative to the support member and configured to substantially engage the sheath portion at the open end so as to provide a substantially smooth outer profile for withdrawal of the conduit retention device from the lumen of the target vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the actuator assembly comprises a lever coupled to the shaft for moving the conduit retention device with respect to the support member, wherein the proximal end of the shaft comprises a rack having teeth and the lever comprises a pinion having teeth, wherein the teeth of the rack engages the teeth of the pinion, wherein movement of the lever creates movement of the shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 2 , wherein the lever is pivotally coupled to the handle such that moving the lever with respect to the handle moves the conduit retention device away from the handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 2 , further comprising a lock for fixing the position of the lever with respect to the handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the retention device withdrawal member is slidably connected to the support member so that movement of the retention device withdrawal member toward the distal end of the support member causes relative movement of the retention device withdrawal member toward the sheath portion of the conduit retention device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 5 , wherein the actuator and retention device withdrawal member are operable using one hand.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1 , in combination with the implantable fluid conduit, wherein the conduit has a first end, a second end and a lumen, and wherein at least a portion of the conduit is supported on the support member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 7 , wherein the first end and second end of the conduit are supported on the support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device of claim 7 , wherein the first end of the conduit is supported on the support member and the support member passes through an opening in a side wall of the conduit so that the second end of the conduit is not supported on the support member.
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