An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery, which includes an anchor unit (100) configured to be anchored at an annulus of a cardiac valve of a patient, at least one coupling unit (200) that extends along a first length radially from said anchor unit (100) towards a coaptation line of said valve and including an extension unit (400) extending along a second length. The extension unit (400) is configured to cross between the leaflets of the cardiac valve in order to fill out for an insufficient closing of the valve leaflets of said cardiac valve.
A61M 60/187 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable in, on, or around the heart mechanically acting upon the inside of the patient’s native heart, e.g. contractile structures placed inside the heart
A61M 60/289 - Devices for mechanical circulatory actuation assisting the residual heart function by means mechanically acting upon the patient's native heart or blood vessel structure, e.g. direct cardiac compression [DCC] devices
A61M 60/35 - Medical purposes thereof other than the enhancement of the cardiac output for specific surgeries, e.g. for Fontan procedure
A61M 60/465 - Details relating to driving for devices for mechanical circulatory actuation
A61M 60/861 - Connections or anchorings for connecting or anchoring pumps or pumping devices to parts of the patient’s body
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IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC VALVE IMPROVEMENT DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR TREATING INSUFFICIENT CLOSING OF A CARDIAC VALVE
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery, which includes an anchor unit (100) configured to be anchored at an annulus of a cardiac valve of a patient, at least one coupling unit (200) that extends along a first length radially from said anchor unit (100) towards a coaptation line of said valve and including an extension unit (400) extending along a second length. The extension unit (400) is configured to cross between the leaflets of the cardiac valve in order to fill out for an insufficient closing of the valve leaflets of said cardiac valve.
A61M 60/148 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable via, into, inside, in line, branching on, or around a blood vessel in line with a blood vessel using resection or like techniques, e.g. permanent endovascular heart assist devices
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Formation Of Therapeutic Scar Using Small Particles
The present invention generally relates to the use of small particles, such as micro particles or nanoparticles, to produce a therapeutic scar such as “trans-mural” scarring or other desired “deep tissue” scarring. In one preferred embodiment, these particles can be delivered to a target location by an implant. More specifically, these particles can be incorporated into the structure of implants or into the coatings on implants. In another preferred embodiment, these small particles can be delivered directly with a catheter by electrophoresis or hydraulic pressure.
A61L 27/44 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material having a macromolecular matrix
A61L 27/54 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
A61L 27/58 - Materials at least partially resorbable by the body
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device) includes an apical base plate and a sealing unit configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery, which includes an anchor unit (100) configured to be anchored at an annulus of a cardiac valve of a patient, at least one coupling unit (200) that extends along a first length radially from said anchor unit (100) towards a coaptation line of said valve and including an extension unit (400) extending along a second length. The extension unit (400) is configured to cross between the leaflets of the cardiac valve in order to fill out for an insufficient closing of the valve leaflets of said cardiac valve.
A61M 60/148 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable via, into, inside, in line, branching on, or around a blood vessel in line with a blood vessel using resection or like techniques, e.g. permanent endovascular heart assist devices
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AN ACCESS DEVICE FOR A HEART, A REMOVABLE HEMOSTATIC VALVE UNIT, AND A SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF CREATING A TRANSAPICAL PASSAGE ON A BEATING HEART
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system and a method of creating a transapical passage on a beating heart are disclosed. In examples, the access device (1) includes an apical base plate (100) and a sealing unit (3) configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device (1) includes an apical base plate (100) and a sealing unit (3) configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
A61M 39/06 - Haemostasis valves, i.e. gaskets sealing around a needle, catheter or the like, closing on removal thereof
A61M 60/191 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable in, on, or around the heart mechanically acting upon the outside of the patient’s native heart, e.g. compressive structures placed around the heart
A61M 60/289 - Devices for mechanical circulatory actuation assisting the residual heart function by means mechanically acting upon the patient's native heart or blood vessel structure, e.g. direct cardiac compression [DCC] devices
A61M 60/839 - Constructional details other than related to driving of devices for mechanical circulatory actuation
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system including a cardiac assist unit are disclosed. In examples, the access device (1) includes an apical base plate (100) and a sealing unit (3) configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
A61M 60/191 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable in, on, or around the heart mechanically acting upon the outside of the patient’s native heart, e.g. compressive structures placed around the heart
A61M 60/289 - Devices for mechanical circulatory actuation assisting the residual heart function by means mechanically acting upon the patient's native heart or blood vessel structure, e.g. direct cardiac compression [DCC] devices
A61M 60/839 - Constructional details other than related to driving of devices for mechanical circulatory actuation
An access device for a heart chamber, a removable hemostatic valve unit, and a system and a method of creating a transapical passage on a beating heart are disclosed. In examples, the access device (1) includes an apical base plate (100) and a sealing unit (3) configured to provide a separation of a wet zone from a heart chamber and a dry zone with a gaseous environment outside of said heart chamber inside a patient body at the same time.
A device, a kit and a method are presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The basis for the presented innovation is an augmentation of the physiologically up and down movement of the mitral valve during each heart cycle. By means of catheter technique, minimal surgery, or open-heart surgery implants are inserted into the left ventricle, the mitral valve annulus, the left atrium and adjacent tissue in order to augment the natural up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving towards the apex of said heart in systole and/or away from said apex in diastole.
A61M 60/148 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable via, into, inside, in line, branching on, or around a blood vessel in line with a blood vessel using resection or like techniques, e.g. permanent endovascular heart assist devices
A61M 60/122 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body
A61M 60/178 - Implantable pumps or pumping devices, i.e. the blood being pumped inside the patient’s body implantable in, on, or around the heart drawing blood from a ventricle and returning the blood to the arterial system via a cannula external to the ventricle, e.g. left or right ventricular assist devices
A device, a kit and a method is presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The mitral valve plane is assisted in a movement along the left ventricular long axis during each heart cycle. The very close relationship between the coronary sinus and the mitral valve is used by various embodiments of a medical device providing this assisted movement. By means of catheter technique an implant is inserted into the coronary sinus, the device is augmenting the up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling when moving upwards and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving downwards.
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery is disclosed including: an anchor unit configured to be permanently anchored at a cardiac valve of a patient. At least one locking unit is provided for fixation of tissue of the cardiac valve and/or fixation of at least a part of a shape of the anchor unit and/or for connection to a further unit via the at least one coupling unit. The further unit is preferably a cardiac valve replacement or repair unit and/or a driving unit such as of a cardiac assist device. The device further includes at least one coupling unit of fixed permanent length or non-reversibly adjustable length before locking the coupling unit to the fixed permanent length for connecting the anchor unit to at least one of the locking unit. The coupling unit has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connectable to the anchor unit, and the second end portion includes the locking unit.
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery is disclosed including: an anchor unit configured to be permanently anchored at a cardiac valve of a patient. At least one locking unit is provided for fixation of tissue of the cardiac valve and/or fixation of at least a part of a shape of the anchor unit and/or for connection to a further unit via the at least one coupling unit. The further unit is preferably a cardiac valve replacement or repair unit and/or a driving unit such as of a cardiac assist device. The device further includes at least one coupling unit of fixed permanent length or non-reversibly adjustable length before locking the coupling unit to the fixed permanent length for connecting the anchor unit to at least one of the locking unit. The coupling unit has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connectable to the anchor unit, and the second end portion includes the locking unit.
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery is disclosed including: an anchor unit configured to be permanently anchored at a cardiac valve of a patient. At least one locking unit is provided for fixation of tissue of the cardiac valve and/or fixation of at least a part of a shape of the anchor unit and/or for connection to a further unit via the at least one coupling unit. The further unit is preferably a cardiac valve replacement or repair unit and/or a driving unit such as of a cardiac assist device. The device further includes at least one coupling unit of fixed permanent length or non-reversibly adjustable length before locking the coupling unit to the fixed permanent length for connecting the anchor unit to at least one of the locking unit. The coupling unit has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connectable to the anchor unit, and the second end portion includes the locking unit.
An at least partial annuloplasty ring for transcatheter cardiac valve treatment is disclosed. The annuloplasty ring has a plurality of separate chain segments serially interlinked and articulated to a chain. The chain has a substantially elongate delivery configuration and a curved deployment configuration. At least one of said chain segments has at least one tissue anchor attached to it, wherein the tissue anchor is movably arranged at least partly within the chain segment in the delivery configuration and protrudes from the chain segment in the deployment configuration in order to anchor with cardiac tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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Implantable cardiac valve improvement device, system and procedure
An implantable medical device is disclosed including an anchor unit configured to be permanently anchored at a cardiac valve of a patient, at least one locking unit, such as for fixation of tissue of the cardiac valve and/or fixation of at least a part of a shape of the anchor unit, and at least one coupling unit for connecting the anchor unit to at least one of the locking unit. The coupling unit has a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion is connectable to the anchor unit, and the second end portion includes the locking unit.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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A CHAIN ANNULOPLASTY RING, DELIVERY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
An at least partial annuloplasty ring for transcatheter cardiac valve treatment is disclosed. The annuloplasty ring has a plurality of separate chain segments serially interlinked and articulated to a chain. The chain has a substantially elongate delivery configuration and a curved deployment configuration. At least one of said chain segments has at least one tissue anchor attached to it, wherein the tissue anchor is movably arranged at least partly within the chain segment in the delivery configuration and protrudes from the chain segment in the deployment configuration in order to anchor with cardiac tissue.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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AN IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC VALVE IMPROVEMENT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery is disclosed including: an anchor unit (100) configured to be permanently anchored at a cardiac valve of a patient. At least one locking unit (300) is provided for fixation of tissue of the cardiac valve and/or fixation of at least a part of a shape of the anchor unit (100) and/or for connection to a further unit via the at least one coupling unit (200). The further unit is preferably a cardiac valve replacement or repair unit (600) and/or a driving unit (500) such as of a cardiac assist device. The device further includes at least one coupling unit (200) of fixed permanent length or non-reversibly adjustable length before locking the coupling unit (200) to the fixed permanent length for connecting the anchor unit (100) to at least one of the locking unit (300). The coupling unit (200) has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connectable to the anchor unit (100), and the second end portion includes the locking unit (300).
An implantable medical device for transcatheter delivery is disclosed including: an anchor unit (100) configured to be permanently anchored at a cardiac valve of a patient. At least one locking unit (300) is provided for fixation of tissue of the cardiac valve and/or fixation of at least a part of a shape of the anchor unit (100) and/or for connection to a further unit via the at least one coupling unit (200). The further unit is preferably a cardiac valve replacement or repair unit (600) and/or a driving unit (500) such as of a cardiac assist device. The device further includes at least one coupling unit (200) of fixed permanent length or non-reversibly adjustable length before locking the coupling unit (200) to the fixed permanent length for connecting the anchor unit (100) to at least one of the locking unit (300). The coupling unit (200) has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connectable to the anchor unit (100), and the second end portion includes the locking unit (300).
(1) Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments, namely, apparatus and instruments for use in cardiovascular surgery or interventions, vascular surgery or interventions and intravascular surgery or interventions, namely, implantable ventricular assist devices. (1) Advertising the goods and services of others and direct marketing the goods and services of others in the nature of pharmaceutical preparations and medical technology, namely, apparatus and instruments for use in cardiovascular surgery or interventions, vascular surgery or interventions and intravascular surgery or interventions, namely, implantable cardiac assist devices.
A device, a kit and a method are presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The basis for the presented innovation is an augmentation of the physiologically up and down movement of the mitral valve during each heart cycle. By means of catheter technique, minimal surgery, or open heart surgery implants are inserted into the left ventricle, the mitral valve annulus, the left atrium and adjacent tissue in order to augment the natural up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving towards the apex of said heart in systole and/or away from said apex in diastole.
A device, a kit and a method is presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The mitral valve plane is assisted in a movement along the left ventricular long axis during each heart cycle. The very close relationship between the coronary sinus and the mitral valve is used by various embodiments of a medical device providing this assisted movement. By means of catheter technique an implant is inserted into the coronary sinus, the device is augmenting the up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling when moving upwards and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving downwards.
An implant for assisting contraction and/or extension of a muscle that includes a stem with an adhesion resistant segment and an anchoring segment wherein at least a portion of each of the adhesion resistant segment and the anchoring segment is configured to be implantable within a muscle and the anchoring segment is positioned on a distal portion of the stem and the adhesion resistant segment is positioned proximally on the stem relative to the anchoring segment.
A device, a kit and a method are presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The basis for the presented innovation is an augmentation of the physiologically up and down movement of the mitral valve during each heart cycle. By means of catheter technique, minimal surgery, or open heart surgery implants are inserted into the left ventricle, the mitral valve annulus, the left atrium and adjacent tissue in order to augment the natural up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving towards the apex of said heart in systole and/or away from said apex in diastole.
A device, a kit and a method is presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The mitral valve plane is assisted in a movement along the left ventricular long axis during each heart cycle. The very close relationship between the coronary sinus and the mitral valve is used by various embodiments of a medical device providing this assisted movement. By means of catheter technique an implant is inserted into the coronary sinus, the device is augmenting the up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling when moving upwards and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving downwards.
A device, a kit and a method are presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The basis for the presented innovation is an augmentation of the physiologically up and down movement of the mitral valve during each heart cycle. By means of catheter technique, minimal surgery, or open heart surgery implants are inserted into the left ventricle, the mitral valve annulus, the left atrium and adjacent tissue in order to augment the natural up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving towards the apex of the heart in systole and/or away from the apex in diastole.
Methods and devices are presented which act by cutting the renal nerves slowly through. The minimally invasive implantable devices can be delivered through state of the art delivery catheters into the renal arteries as known from stenting, and do not require external generators, thereby being easily to introduce in normal equipped radiology catheter labs.
A medical device for canalization of a tissue comprises a radially expandable and crimpable or collapsible substantially tubular member that has a rear end, a front end, and a pattern of struts or a mesh of wires arranged in-between the rear end and the front end, arranged around an interior of the device. The tubular member has extensions, which are arranged towards the interior of the device in a first state of the device, and towards an exterior of the medical device in a second state of the device, wherein the second state of the medical device is the tubular member turned inside out. During storage, the device is restrained in a delivery catheter in the second state. During delivery the device turns outside in and digs into the tissue to create a channel therein, thus preventing or fixating debris or other matter to spread from the channel.
A device, a kit and a method are presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The basis for the presented innovation is an augmentation of the physiologically up and down movement of the mitral valve during each heart cycle. By means of catheter technique, minimal surgery, or open heart surgery implants are inserted into the left ventricle, the mitral valve annulus, the left atrium and adjacent tissue in order to augment the natural up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving towards the apex of said heart in systole and/or away from said apex in diastole.
A device, a kit and a method is presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The mitral valve plane is assisted in a movement along the left ventricular long axis during each heart cycle. The very close relationship between the coronary sinus and the mitral valve is used by various embodiments of a medical device providing this assisted movement. By means of catheter technique an implant is inserted into the coronary sinus, the device is augmenting the up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling when moving upwards and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving downwards.
The present disclosure relates to treatment of disorders in the heart rhythm regulation system and, more particularly, to a medical device (61) for tissue cutting and/or migrating wherein the cutting and/or migrating is at least partly actuated by the swelling of a swellable material. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method of producing such a medical device, a kit of such medical devices, and a method for treating such disorders.
A luminal medical implants and delivery systems for such implants are disclosed. The implants have joint elements for improved expansion characteristics. In an embodiment, a tubular medical implant (4) collapsible for catheter based luminal delivery to a site in a body is provided. The medical implant (4) comprises a first ring element (400); a second ring element (401); and a plurality of pivot joints (410) connecting said first ring element to said second ring element. Moreover, a delivery system for said medical implant is disclosed.
A tissue cutting device is disclosed, which is structured and arranged to be inserted through the vascular system into a body vessel adjacent to the heart and/or into the heart, and to be subsequently subjected to a change of shape in order to penetrate into the heart tissue. The device comprises at least one connection element that is arranged such that a connection formed from said connection element between a first and second part of said tissue cutting device is configured to break when said connection element is subjected to a specific external influence. The tissue cutting device may thus be used for controllably treating disorders to the heart rhythm regulation system. A kit of devices provides a plurality of devices for creating a lesion pattern for treating such disorders.
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
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A PATIENT CONFIGURED DEVICE, A KIT AND A METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF DISORDERS IN THE HEART RHYTHM REGULATION SYSTEM
A patient-configured tissue cutting device is disclosed, which is structured and arranged to be inserted through the vascular system into a body vessel adjacent to the heart and/or into the heart, and to be subsequently subjected to a change of shape in order to penetrate into the heart tissue. The patient configured tissue cutting device may thus advantageously be used for treating disorders to the heart rhythm regulation system of a specific patient. A kit of devices provides a plurality of devices for creating a lesion pattern for treating such disorders, a device, system, and method for determining the shape of said vessel, are also disclosed.
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
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FORMATION OF THERAPEUTIC SCAR USING SMALL PARTICLES
The present invention generally relates to the use of small particles, such as micro particles or nanoparticles, to produce a therapeutic scar such as 'trans-mural' scarring or other desired 'deep tissue' scarring. In one preferred embodiment, these particles can be delivered to a target location by an implant. More specifically, these particles can be incorporated into the structure of implants or into the coatings on implants. In another preferred embodiment, these small particles can be delivered directly with a catheter by electrophoresis or hydraulic pressure.
A tissue cutting device is disclosed, which is structured and arranged to be inserted through thevascular system into a body vessel adjacent to the heart and/or into the heart, and to be subsequently subjected to a change of shape in order to penetrate into the heart tissue. The tissue cutting device may thus be used for treating disorders to the heart rhythm regulation system.A kit of devices provides a plurality of devices for creating a lesion pattern for treating such disorders.
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
A tissue cutting device is disclosed, which is structured and arranged to be inserted through the vascular system into a body vessel adjacent to the heart and/or into the heart, and to be subsequently subjected to a change of shape in order to penetrate into the heart tissue. The tissue cutting device may thus be used for treating disorders to the heart rhythm regulation system. A kit of devices provides a plurality of devices for creating a lesion pattern for treating such disorders.
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
A tissue cutting device is disclosed, which is structured and arranged to be inserted through the vascular system into a body vessel adjacent to the heart and/or into the heart, and to be subsequently subjected to a change of shape in order to penetrate into the heart tissue. The tissue cutting device may thus be used for treating disorders to the heart rhythm regulation system. A kit of tissue cutting devices provides a plurality of devices for creating a lesion pattern for treating such disorders. The tissue cutting device is of a biodegradable material, such as hydrolytically degradable material or an enzymatically degradable material.
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
