18563886. ANNULUS REPAIR METHODS AND SYSTEMS simplified abstract (MEDTRONIC, INC.)
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ANNULUS REPAIR METHODS AND SYSTEMS
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Inventor(s)
Matthew E. Genovese of Windsor CA (US)
Karan P. Punga of San Rafael CA (US)
Olivia P. Metcalf of Cambridge MA (US)
William W. Chang of Santa Rosa CA (US)
ANNULUS REPAIR METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18563886 titled 'ANNULUS REPAIR METHODS AND SYSTEMS
The patent application describes a system for delivering an implant, such as an annuloplasty implant, using a delivery device that includes a delivery catheter and a sizing device.
- The sizing device features a frame with multiple struts and anchor housings interconnected to the struts, each housing containing an anchor in a delivery arrangement.
- In the delivery arrangement, the sizing device and the implant are positioned within the catheter, with each anchor housed within one of the anchor housings.
- An adjustment arrangement allows the implant, anchors, and part of the sizing device to be positioned outside the catheter.
- A deployed arrangement enables the frame to be disconnected from the anchors and withdrawn into the delivery catheter.
Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive heart valve repair procedures - Cardiac surgery - Medical device development
Problems Solved: - Facilitates precise and controlled delivery of implants - Reduces the invasiveness of certain medical procedures - Enhances the accuracy of implant placement
Benefits: - Improved patient outcomes - Reduced risk of complications - Enhanced efficiency for medical professionals
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Delivery System for Cardiac Implants" This technology could revolutionize the field of cardiac surgery by offering a more precise and less invasive method for delivering implants, potentially leading to increased adoption in hospitals and medical facilities.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this delivery system compare to traditional methods of implant delivery in terms of effectiveness? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this system in medical settings?
Original Abstract Submitted
Aspects include systems having an implant (e.g., annuloplasty implant) and a delivery device. The delivery device includes a delivery catheter and a sizing device. The sizing device has a frame including a plurality of struts and a plurality of anchor housings interconnected to at least one respective strut. An anchor is positioned within each of the anchor housings in a delivery arrangement. In the delivery arrangement, the sizing device and the implant are positioned within the catheter and each anchor is within one of the plurality of anchor housings. The delivery device further having an adjustment arrangement in which the implant, anchors and at least a portion of the sizing device are positioned outside of the catheter. The delivery device further having a deployed arrangement in which the frame is disconnected from the anchors and the frame is withdrawn into the delivery catheter. Related methods are also disclosed.
