20240016487. INTERSEPTAL OCCLUDER DEVICE simplified abstract (Recross Cardio Inc.)
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INTERSEPTAL OCCLUDER DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Giovanni Rolando of Dover DE (US)
Thomas Gerhardt of Cape Town (ZA)
Marco Ferrone of Dover DE (US)
Gilberto Melnick of Dover DE (US)
INTERSEPTAL OCCLUDER DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240016487 titled 'INTERSEPTAL OCCLUDER DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The present invention is an occluder device comprising a supporting structure with a central portion, distal branches, and proximal branches. The branches have elastic hooked struts that can rotate to anchor a septum of a heart. The occluder device also includes at least one membrane connected to the branches, which can be deformed to create a passage for an external device.
- The invention is an occluder device used for closing septal defects in the heart.
- The device includes a supporting structure with a central portion, distal branches, and proximal branches.
- The distal and proximal branches have elastic hooked struts that can rotate to anchor the device to the septum of the heart.
- The device also includes at least one membrane connected to the branches.
- The membrane has a closed position when the branches are unfolded or lying, providing maximum occlusion to the supporting structure.
- The membrane has at least one slit that can be deformed by an external device, creating a passage for the device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Closing septal defects in the heart, such as atrial septal defects or ventricular septal defects.
- Minimally invasive heart surgeries.
- Cardiac catheterization procedures.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a less invasive alternative to traditional surgical methods for closing septal defects.
- Allows for precise and controlled closure of the defect.
- Reduces the risk of complications associated with open-heart surgery.
Benefits of this technology:
- Minimally invasive procedure, resulting in shorter recovery time and reduced hospital stay.
- Precise and controlled closure of the septal defect.
- Reduced risk of complications compared to open-heart surgery.
- Potential for improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present invention relates to an occluder device () comprising a supporting structure () said supporting structure () comprising a central portion () having a distal end () and a proximal end (); said supporting structure () comprising distal branches () extending away from said distal end () of the central portion (); said supporting structure () comprising proximal branches () extending away from said proximal end () of the central portion (); said proximal and distal branches () defining elastic hooked struts which are rotatable away from the central portion () to anchor a septum () of a heart (); said occluder device () further comprising at least one membrane (); said membrane () comprises a membrane body () connected to the distal or proximal branches (); when the branches () are in the unfolded or lying position, said membrane () has a closed position where the membrane () is in a configuration which provides maximum occlusion to the supporting structure (); wherein said membrane () comprises at least one slit (); which, when actively engaged by an external device () the membrane () deforms the slit () which extends elastically, creating a passage lumen () for said external device ().