CA2249241A1 - A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having remotely actuated feet - Google Patents

A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having remotely actuated feet

Info

Publication number
CA2249241A1
CA2249241A1 CA002249241A CA2249241A CA2249241A1 CA 2249241 A1 CA2249241 A1 CA 2249241A1 CA 002249241 A CA002249241 A CA 002249241A CA 2249241 A CA2249241 A CA 2249241A CA 2249241 A1 CA2249241 A1 CA 2249241A1
Authority
CA
Canada
Prior art keywords
tube
ball
foot
distal end
proximal
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
CA002249241A
Other languages
French (fr)
Other versions
CA2249241C (en
Inventor
William D. Fox
David L. Hamann
Craig B. Berky
Gary W. Knight
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc
Original Assignee
Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc filed Critical Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc
Publication of CA2249241A1 publication Critical patent/CA2249241A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of CA2249241C publication Critical patent/CA2249241C/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/02—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
    • A61B17/0218—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors for minimally invasive surgery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/00234—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for minimally invasive surgery
    • A61B2017/00238—Type of minimally invasive operation
    • A61B2017/00243—Type of minimally invasive operation cardiac
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/02—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
    • A61B2017/0237—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors for heart surgery
    • A61B2017/0243—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors for heart surgery for immobilizing local areas of the heart, e.g. while it beats
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/30—Surgical pincettes without pivotal connections
    • A61B2017/306—Surgical pincettes without pivotal connections holding by means of suction

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention there is provided a device for stabilizing and/or manipulating moving tissue, such as a bearing heart, so as to facilitate surgical procedures on such tissues. The device includes a tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therebetween. The tube is operatively connected to a suction source so as to draw air through the tube from the distal end to the proximal end. The device further includes at least one foot operatively connected to the distal end of the tube. The foot extends laterally from the tube. In a preferred embodiment the device includes a pair of feet which are spaced apart laterally from each other. Each foot has a proximal surface, and a distal surface for making contact with the tissue. Each foot is attached to the tube by a ball and socket connector. The ball and socket connector is operatively connected to an actuator which can release and re-engage the ball from the socket. The actuator is proximal to the ball and socket, and preferably is adjacent the distal end of the tube.
CA002249241A 1997-10-07 1998-10-05 A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having remotely actuated feet Expired - Lifetime CA2249241C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/946,417 1997-10-07
US08/946,417 US5865730A (en) 1997-10-07 1997-10-07 Tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having remotely actuated feet

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
CA2249241A1 true CA2249241A1 (en) 1999-04-07
CA2249241C CA2249241C (en) 2007-01-09

Family

ID=25484447

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
CA002249241A Expired - Lifetime CA2249241C (en) 1997-10-07 1998-10-05 A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having remotely actuated feet

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US5865730A (en)
EP (1) EP0908138B1 (en)
JP (1) JPH11226021A (en)
AU (1) AU748436B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2249241C (en)
DE (1) DE69820943T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2213877T3 (en)

Families Citing this family (188)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5888247A (en) * 1995-04-10 1999-03-30 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc Method for coronary artery bypass
US5836311A (en) * 1995-09-20 1998-11-17 Medtronic, Inc. Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue
US6290644B1 (en) 1996-02-20 2001-09-18 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing a localized portion of a beating heart
CA2197614C (en) * 1996-02-20 2002-07-02 Charles S. Taylor Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing the beating heart during coronary artery bypass graft surgery
US5894843A (en) * 1996-02-20 1999-04-20 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Surgical method for stabilizing the beating heart during coronary artery bypass graft surgery
US5967973A (en) 1996-04-26 1999-10-19 United States Surgical Surgical retractor and method of surgery
US5976080A (en) 1996-09-20 1999-11-02 United States Surgical Surgical apparatus and method
JP3036686B2 (en) * 1997-02-27 2000-04-24 政夫 高橋 Hemostatic holding device for vascular anastomosis used for coronary artery bypass surgery
US6383134B1 (en) 1997-03-28 2002-05-07 Albert N. Santilli Surgical stabilizer having suction capability
US5967972A (en) 1997-03-28 1999-10-19 Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc. Minimally invasive surgical retractor and method of operation
US6458079B1 (en) 1997-04-25 2002-10-01 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Surgical retractor and method of use
US6019722A (en) 1997-09-17 2000-02-01 Guidant Corporation Device to permit offpump beating heart coronary bypass surgery
US6969349B1 (en) 1997-09-17 2005-11-29 Origin Medsystem, Inc. Device to permit offpump beating heart coronary bypass surgery
US6390976B1 (en) * 1997-09-17 2002-05-21 Origin Medsystems, Inc. System to permit offpump beating heart coronary bypass surgery
US6338712B2 (en) * 1997-09-17 2002-01-15 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Device to permit offpump beating heart coronary bypass surgery
US6007486A (en) * 1997-10-07 1999-12-28 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having a segmented shaft
US6013027A (en) * 1997-10-07 2000-01-11 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Method for using a tissue stabilization device during surgery
US6193652B1 (en) * 1997-10-07 2001-02-27 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having spherical curved feet
USD427678S (en) * 1997-11-14 2000-07-04 Koros Tibor B Stabilizer for heart bypass surgical procedures
EP1049409A4 (en) * 1998-01-23 2009-09-09 United States Surgical Corp Surgical instrument
US6200263B1 (en) 1998-01-23 2001-03-13 United States Surgical Corporation Surgical instrument holder
US20070244534A1 (en) * 1998-03-17 2007-10-18 Kochamba Gary S Tissue stabilization and ablation methods
US20070244476A1 (en) * 1998-03-17 2007-10-18 Kochamba Gary S Tissue stabilization and ablation device
BR9909656A (en) 1998-03-17 2001-10-16 Gary S Kochamba Method and apparatus for stabilizing tissue
US6113534A (en) * 1998-03-19 2000-09-05 Koros; Tibor B. Adjustable heart surface stabilizer
US6210323B1 (en) * 1998-05-05 2001-04-03 The University Of British Columbia Surgical arm and tissue stabilizer
MXPA01002686A (en) 1998-09-15 2002-06-04 Medtronic Inc Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue.
US6007523A (en) * 1998-09-28 1999-12-28 Embol-X, Inc. Suction support and method of use
US6210325B1 (en) * 1998-10-02 2001-04-03 Minnesota Scientific, Inc. Cam-activated adjustable arm and illuminated tubular retractor
US20060063977A1 (en) * 1998-10-02 2006-03-23 The LeVahn Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLC Adjustable retractor support
US6852107B2 (en) * 2002-01-16 2005-02-08 Computer Motion, Inc. Minimally invasive surgical training using robotics and tele-collaboration
US8527094B2 (en) 1998-11-20 2013-09-03 Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. Multi-user medical robotic system for collaboration or training in minimally invasive surgical procedures
US6398726B1 (en) 1998-11-20 2002-06-04 Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stabilizer for robotic beating-heart surgery
US6659939B2 (en) 1998-11-20 2003-12-09 Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Cooperative minimally invasive telesurgical system
US6475142B1 (en) * 1999-11-12 2002-11-05 Genzyme Corporation Curved stabilization arm for use with surgical retractor and tissue stabilization device and methods related thereto
US6641575B1 (en) * 1999-01-26 2003-11-04 Neal M. Lonky Surgical vacuum instrument for retracting, extracting, and manipulating tissue
US20050203334A1 (en) * 1999-01-26 2005-09-15 Lonky Neal M. Vacuum instrument for laparotomy procedures
US6090041A (en) * 1999-02-16 2000-07-18 Regents Of The University Of California vacuum actuated surgical retractor and methods
US6331157B2 (en) * 1999-04-15 2001-12-18 Heartport, Inc. Apparatus and methods for off-pump cardiac surgery
US6623494B1 (en) * 1999-04-16 2003-09-23 Integrated Vascular Interventional Technologies, L.C. (Ivit, Lc) Methods and systems for intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis
US7981126B2 (en) * 1999-04-16 2011-07-19 Vital Access Corporation Locking compression plate anastomosis apparatus
AU4701800A (en) 1999-05-04 2000-11-17 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Surgical instruments for accessing and stabilizing a localized portion of a beating heart
US6283912B1 (en) * 1999-05-04 2001-09-04 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Surgical retractor platform blade apparatus
US6626830B1 (en) 1999-05-04 2003-09-30 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Methods and devices for improved tissue stabilization
US6231506B1 (en) 1999-05-04 2001-05-15 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Method and apparatus for creating a working opening through an incision
US6258023B1 (en) 1999-07-08 2001-07-10 Chase Medical, Inc. Device and method for isolating a surface of a beating heart during surgery
US7682368B1 (en) * 1999-07-28 2010-03-23 Cardica, Inc. Anastomosis tool actuated with stored energy
US7063712B2 (en) * 2001-04-27 2006-06-20 Cardica, Inc. Anastomosis method
US7766924B1 (en) * 1999-07-28 2010-08-03 Cardica, Inc. System for performing anastomosis
US7285131B1 (en) * 1999-07-28 2007-10-23 Cardica, Inc. System for performing anastomosis
US7850703B2 (en) 1999-07-28 2010-12-14 Cardica, Inc. System for performing anastomosis
US6391038B2 (en) 1999-07-28 2002-05-21 Cardica, Inc. Anastomosis system and method for controlling a tissue site
US7300444B1 (en) * 1999-07-28 2007-11-27 Cardica, Inc. Surgical system and method for connecting hollow tissue structures
US7303570B2 (en) 1999-07-28 2007-12-04 Cardica, Inc. Anastomosis tool having a connector holder
US6511416B1 (en) * 1999-08-03 2003-01-28 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Tissue stabilizer and methods of use
US7303526B2 (en) * 1999-08-09 2007-12-04 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Device for improving cardiac function
US9694121B2 (en) 1999-08-09 2017-07-04 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Systems and methods for improving cardiac function
US7674222B2 (en) * 1999-08-09 2010-03-09 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Cardiac device and methods of use thereof
US8246671B2 (en) 1999-08-09 2012-08-21 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Retrievable cardiac devices
US8257428B2 (en) * 1999-08-09 2012-09-04 Cardiokinetix, Inc. System for improving cardiac function
US8388672B2 (en) 1999-08-09 2013-03-05 Cardiokinetix, Inc. System for improving cardiac function by sealing a partitioning membrane within a ventricle
US7887477B2 (en) * 1999-08-09 2011-02-15 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Method of improving cardiac function using a porous membrane
US10307147B2 (en) 1999-08-09 2019-06-04 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation System for improving cardiac function by sealing a partitioning membrane within a ventricle
US20060229491A1 (en) * 2002-08-01 2006-10-12 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Method for treating myocardial rupture
US8529430B2 (en) * 2002-08-01 2013-09-10 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Therapeutic methods and devices following myocardial infarction
US7582051B2 (en) * 2005-06-10 2009-09-01 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Peripheral seal for a ventricular partitioning device
US6338738B1 (en) 1999-08-31 2002-01-15 Edwards Lifesciences Corp. Device and method for stabilizing cardiac tissue
US6506149B2 (en) 1999-09-07 2003-01-14 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Organ manipulator having suction member supported with freedom to move relative to its support
US6406424B1 (en) * 1999-09-16 2002-06-18 Williamson, Iv Warren P. Tissue stabilizer having an articulating lift element
US6287250B1 (en) 1999-09-21 2001-09-11 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Method and apparatus for cardiac lifting during beating heart surgery using pericardial clips
US7217240B2 (en) * 1999-10-01 2007-05-15 Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Heart stabilizer
US6936001B1 (en) * 1999-10-01 2005-08-30 Computer Motion, Inc. Heart stabilizer
US6736825B2 (en) * 1999-12-14 2004-05-18 Integrated Vascular Interventional Technologies, L C (Ivit Lc) Paired expandable anastomosis devices and related methods
US6375611B1 (en) 2000-01-07 2002-04-23 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Organ stabilizer
US7338434B1 (en) 2002-08-21 2008-03-04 Medtronic, Inc. Method and system for organ positioning and stabilization
WO2001052717A2 (en) * 2000-01-19 2001-07-26 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Tissue stabilization device for use with surgical retractors
US8409214B2 (en) 2009-01-22 2013-04-02 Meditech Development Incorporated Portable regulated vacuum pump for medical procedures
US8915894B1 (en) 2000-01-24 2014-12-23 Meditech Development Incorporated Vacuum cup for delivery of agents during vacuum treatment
US6663622B1 (en) * 2000-02-11 2003-12-16 Iotek, Inc. Surgical devices and methods for use in tissue ablation procedures
US6641604B1 (en) 2000-02-11 2003-11-04 Iotek, Inc. Devices and method for manipulation of organ tissue
US6558314B1 (en) 2000-02-11 2003-05-06 Iotek, Inc. Devices and method for manipulation of organ tissue
US6537323B2 (en) 2000-04-28 2003-03-25 Genzyme Corporation Low profile cardiac stabilization device and method of use therefore
AU2001263491A1 (en) * 2000-05-26 2003-06-23 Computer Motion, Inc. A heart stabilizer
US10064696B2 (en) 2000-08-09 2018-09-04 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Devices and methods for delivering an endocardial device
US7762943B2 (en) * 2004-03-03 2010-07-27 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Inflatable ventricular partitioning device
US9078660B2 (en) * 2000-08-09 2015-07-14 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Devices and methods for delivering an endocardial device
US7862500B2 (en) * 2002-08-01 2011-01-04 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Multiple partitioning devices for heart treatment
US9332992B2 (en) 2004-08-05 2016-05-10 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Method for making a laminar ventricular partitioning device
US7399271B2 (en) * 2004-01-09 2008-07-15 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Ventricular partitioning device
US8398537B2 (en) * 2005-06-10 2013-03-19 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Peripheral seal for a ventricular partitioning device
US20060030881A1 (en) * 2004-08-05 2006-02-09 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Ventricular partitioning device
US9332993B2 (en) 2004-08-05 2016-05-10 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Devices and methods for delivering an endocardial device
US6503245B2 (en) 2000-10-11 2003-01-07 Medcanica, Inc. Method of performing port off-pump beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery
US6592573B2 (en) 2000-10-11 2003-07-15 Popcab, Llc Through-port heart stabilization system
US6464690B1 (en) 2000-10-11 2002-10-15 Popcab, Llc Port off-pump beating heart coronary artery bypass heart stabilization system
WO2002043569A2 (en) * 2000-11-28 2002-06-06 Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Endoscopic beating-heart stabilizer and vessel occlusion fastener
US6599240B2 (en) 2000-12-20 2003-07-29 Genzyme Corporation Segmented arm assembly for use with a surgical retractor and instruments and methods related thereto
US6676597B2 (en) 2001-01-13 2004-01-13 Medtronic, Inc. Method and device for organ positioning
US20020095166A1 (en) * 2001-01-16 2002-07-18 Jaime Vargas Incision tensioning system and method for using the same
US6758808B2 (en) 2001-01-24 2004-07-06 Cardiothoracic System, Inc. Surgical instruments for stabilizing a localized portion of a beating heart
US6589166B2 (en) 2001-02-16 2003-07-08 Ethicon, Inc. Cardiac stabilizer device having multiplexed vacuum ports and method of stabilizing a beating heart
AU2002355439B2 (en) * 2001-08-10 2007-11-15 Covidien Lp Retractor for vasculary surgery, and methods of use
US6887198B2 (en) * 2001-10-05 2005-05-03 Burns P. Phillips Gooseneck surgical retractor positioner and method of its use
US7591818B2 (en) * 2001-12-04 2009-09-22 Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. Cardiac ablation devices and methods
US7226448B2 (en) * 2001-12-04 2007-06-05 Estech, Inc. (Endoscopic Technologies, Inc.) Cardiac treatment devices and methods
US7399300B2 (en) * 2001-12-04 2008-07-15 Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. Cardiac ablation devices and methods
US7749157B2 (en) * 2001-12-04 2010-07-06 Estech, Inc. (Endoscopic Technologies, Inc.) Methods and devices for minimally invasive cardiac surgery for atrial fibrillation
US20090281541A1 (en) * 2008-05-09 2009-11-12 Estech, Inc. Conduction block systems and methods
EP1467658A1 (en) * 2002-01-23 2004-10-20 Iotek, Inc. Devices for holding a body organ
US20030139645A1 (en) * 2002-01-23 2003-07-24 Adelman Thomas G. Rotational freedom for a body organ
US8012163B2 (en) * 2002-02-15 2011-09-06 Medtronic, Inc. Occluding and stabilizing medical device
US6837852B2 (en) * 2002-06-28 2005-01-04 Ethicon, Inc. Control valve for suction device for surgical applications
US8182494B1 (en) 2002-07-31 2012-05-22 Cardica, Inc. Minimally-invasive surgical system
US7494460B2 (en) * 2002-08-21 2009-02-24 Medtronic, Inc. Methods and apparatus providing suction-assisted tissue engagement through a minimally invasive incision
US7931590B2 (en) 2002-10-29 2011-04-26 Maquet Cardiovascular Llc Tissue stabilizer and methods of using the same
EP1560527B1 (en) * 2002-11-06 2008-10-15 Medtronic, Inc. Suction-assisted tissue engagement through a minimally invasive incision
US7682305B2 (en) * 2002-12-06 2010-03-23 Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. Methods and devices for cardiac surgery
US7270670B1 (en) * 2003-04-21 2007-09-18 Cardica, Inc. Minimally-invasive surgical system utilizing a stabilizer
US8574246B1 (en) 2004-06-25 2013-11-05 Cardica, Inc. Compliant anastomosis system utilizing suture
US7794471B1 (en) 2003-06-26 2010-09-14 Cardica, Inc. Compliant anastomosis system
US7479104B2 (en) * 2003-07-08 2009-01-20 Maquet Cardiovascular, Llc Organ manipulator apparatus
EP1667585B1 (en) * 2003-09-16 2018-07-04 Vitalitec International, Inc. Surgical clamp inserts with hooked traction elements
US9089355B2 (en) * 2003-09-16 2015-07-28 Vitalitec International, Inc. Surgical clamp inserts with hooked traction elements
US20050148824A1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2005-07-07 Morejohn Dwight P. Transabdominal surgery system
US7179224B2 (en) * 2003-12-30 2007-02-20 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Organ manipulator and positioner and methods of using the same
US7399272B2 (en) * 2004-03-24 2008-07-15 Medtronic, Inc. Methods and apparatus providing suction-assisted tissue engagement
US20060079736A1 (en) 2004-10-13 2006-04-13 Sing-Fatt Chin Method and device for percutaneous left ventricular reconstruction
US20060106288A1 (en) 2004-11-17 2006-05-18 Roth Alex T Remote tissue retraction device
US8083664B2 (en) 2005-05-25 2011-12-27 Maquet Cardiovascular Llc Surgical stabilizers and methods for use in reduced-access surgical sites
US8506474B2 (en) 2005-08-19 2013-08-13 Bioventrix, Inc. Method and device for treating dysfunctional cardiac tissue
EP1933756B1 (en) 2005-08-19 2016-07-20 CHF Technologies Inc. Steerable lesion excluding heart implants for congestive heart failure
US7794387B2 (en) 2006-04-26 2010-09-14 Medtronic, Inc. Methods and devices for stabilizing tissue
AU2007248456A1 (en) * 2006-05-05 2007-11-15 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Apparatus and method for stabilizing body tissue
KR101477121B1 (en) * 2006-06-13 2014-12-29 인튜어티브 서지컬 인코포레이티드 Minimally invasive surgical system
US9211115B2 (en) 2006-09-28 2015-12-15 Bioventrix, Inc. Location, time, and/or pressure determining devices, systems, and methods for deployment of lesion-excluding heart implants for treatment of cardiac heart failure and other disease states
JP2008284108A (en) * 2007-05-16 2008-11-27 Olympus Corp Stabilizer
US8628522B2 (en) * 2007-05-21 2014-01-14 Estech, Inc. (Endoscopic Technologies, Inc.) Cardiac ablation systems and methods
US9050036B2 (en) 2007-06-19 2015-06-09 Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. Device for maintaining visualization with surgical scopes
US7988026B2 (en) * 2007-09-06 2011-08-02 Cardica, Inc. Endocutter with staple feed
US8070036B1 (en) 2007-09-06 2011-12-06 Cardica, Inc True multi-fire surgical stapler configured to fire staples of different sizes
US9168039B1 (en) 2007-09-06 2015-10-27 Cardica, Inc. Surgical stapler with staples of different sizes
WO2009046343A1 (en) 2007-10-03 2009-04-09 Bioventrix (A Chf Technologies, Inc.) Treating dysfunctional cardiac tissue
US20110301423A1 (en) * 2007-10-22 2011-12-08 Tibor Koros Surgical retractor systems
US10136909B2 (en) * 2007-12-20 2018-11-27 Atricure, Inc. Magnetic introducer systems and methods
EP2361034B1 (en) 2008-12-10 2014-07-30 Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes
US20100274227A1 (en) * 2009-02-13 2010-10-28 Alexander Khairkhahan Delivery catheter handle cover
DE102009015391A1 (en) 2009-03-20 2010-09-23 Aesculap Ag Surgical arm and surgical support
US8167898B1 (en) 2009-05-05 2012-05-01 Cardica, Inc. Flexible cutter for surgical stapler
US8430875B2 (en) 2009-05-19 2013-04-30 Estech, Inc. (Endoscopic Technologies, Inc.) Magnetic navigation systems and methods
US20100331838A1 (en) * 2009-06-25 2010-12-30 Estech, Inc. (Endoscopic Technologies, Inc.) Transmurality clamp systems and methods
US9572624B2 (en) 2009-08-05 2017-02-21 Atricure, Inc. Bipolar belt systems and methods
US8469032B2 (en) * 2009-08-17 2013-06-25 Timothy J. Farnum Airway positioning device
US8347889B2 (en) * 2009-08-17 2013-01-08 Timothy Joseph Farnum Airway positioning device
US10123821B2 (en) 2009-09-10 2018-11-13 Atricure, Inc. Scope and magnetic introducer systems and methods
WO2011056578A2 (en) 2009-10-26 2011-05-12 Cardiokinetix, Inc. Ventricular volume reduction
US9078562B2 (en) 2010-01-11 2015-07-14 Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes
US9022998B2 (en) 2010-02-26 2015-05-05 Maquet Cardiovascular Llc Blower instrument, apparatus and methods of using
EP3187119B1 (en) 2010-06-14 2020-07-15 Maquet Cardiovascular LLC Surgical organ stabilizer instruments
JP5968886B2 (en) 2010-08-04 2016-08-10 ミニマリー インべーシブ デバイシーズ， インコーポレイテッド System and method for optimizing and maintaining operative field visualization while using a surgical microscope
CN101912282B (en) * 2010-09-21 2012-01-04 钱建民 Self-assisted retractor for surgical operation
WO2012075487A2 (en) 2010-12-03 2012-06-07 Minimally Invasive Devices, Llc Devices, systems, and methods for performing endoscopic surgical procedures
CN101983614B (en) * 2010-12-13 2011-09-21 钱建民 Novel self-help surgical retractor
US8900137B1 (en) 2011-04-26 2014-12-02 Nuvasive, Inc. Cervical retractor
US8974381B1 (en) 2011-04-26 2015-03-10 Nuvasive, Inc. Cervical retractor
WO2013028571A1 (en) 2011-08-19 2013-02-28 Lanx, Inc. Surgical retractor system and methods of use
US9113853B1 (en) 2011-08-31 2015-08-25 Nuvasive, Inc. Systems and methods for performing spine surgery
AU2012315597B2 (en) 2011-09-30 2016-01-07 Bioventrix, Inc. Trans-catheter ventricular reconstruction structures, methods, and systems for treatment of congestive heart failure and other conditions
US9314362B2 (en) * 2012-01-08 2016-04-19 Vibrynt, Inc. Methods, instruments and devices for extragastric reduction of stomach volume
US9186444B2 (en) 2012-05-07 2015-11-17 Meditech Development Incorporated Portable regulated pressure devices for medical procedures
US10398292B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-09-03 Floshield, Inc. Fluid dispensing control systems and methods
WO2014140909A2 (en) * 2013-03-15 2014-09-18 Pro Med Instruments Gmbh Flexible arm and method of using
US20140323811A1 (en) * 2013-04-30 2014-10-30 Invuity, Inc. Methods and apparatus for retracting tissue
BR112015029211A2 (en) 2013-05-24 2017-07-25 Bioventrix Inc cardiac tissue penetration devices, methods, and systems for treating congestive heart failure and other conditions
EP3957252A1 (en) 2013-08-30 2022-02-23 Bioventrix, Inc. Heart anchor positioning devices, methods, and systems for treatment of congestive heart failure and other conditions
US10588613B2 (en) 2013-08-30 2020-03-17 Bioventrix, Inc. Cardiac tissue anchoring devices, methods, and systems for treatment of congestive heart failure and other conditions
CN105249999B (en) * 2014-04-09 2017-07-14 孙艳红 Automatic hook for surgery operation for surgical operation
RU2017114607A (en) 2014-09-28 2018-10-29 Кардиокинетикс, Инк. DEVICES FOR THERAPY OF HEART FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS
DE202015003135U1 (en) 2015-04-28 2015-05-13 Ronchosan Gmbh Protective cover for a surgical instrument
EP3288469B1 (en) 2015-04-28 2023-11-08 Ronchosan GmbH Protective cover for a surgical instrument
DE202015003133U1 (en) 2015-04-28 2015-06-03 Ronchosan Gmbh Protective cover for a surgical instrument
JP2018517507A (en) 2015-06-11 2018-07-05 ハウメディカ・オステオニクス・コーポレイション Spinal fixation targeting system and method for posterior spine surgery
US10206779B2 (en) 2015-09-10 2019-02-19 Bioventrix, Inc. Systems and methods for deploying a cardiac anchor
WO2017132516A1 (en) 2016-01-29 2017-08-03 Kevin Van Bladel Percutaneous arterial access to position transmyocardial implant devices and methods
US10363380B2 (en) 2016-05-20 2019-07-30 Lapovations, LLC Device and methods for lifting patient tissue during laparoscopic surgery
DE102018107407A1 (en) 2017-03-28 2018-10-04 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation POSITIONING, INSERTING AND RETRIEVING IMPLANTABLE DEVICES
US11877764B2 (en) * 2017-05-23 2024-01-23 Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. Coronary artery bypass surgery treatment tool, treatment tool part, medical connector, and medical device
US11344287B2 (en) 2017-12-11 2022-05-31 Lapovations, LLC Laparoscopic surgical instrument
EP3708095A1 (en) * 2019-03-11 2020-09-16 Christina Bornivelli Surgical tool

Family Cites Families (33)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2082782A (en) * 1935-10-03 1937-06-08 Alfred G Allen Vacuum tenaculum
US2608192A (en) * 1948-06-21 1952-08-26 Powis L Heitmeyer Retractor
US3542015A (en) * 1968-03-25 1970-11-24 Shirley A Steinman Surgical retractor
US3626471A (en) * 1969-10-13 1971-12-07 Robert E Florin Illuminated suction brain retractor
US4047532A (en) * 1975-04-21 1977-09-13 Phillips Jack L Vacuum forcep and method of using same
US4049000A (en) * 1975-08-01 1977-09-20 Williams Robert W Suction retraction instrument
CH608367A5 (en) * 1976-01-29 1979-01-15 Hans Meier
US4254763A (en) * 1979-06-07 1981-03-10 Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. Surgical retractor assembly
US4457300A (en) * 1982-06-07 1984-07-03 Ohio Medical Instrument Co., Inc. Surgical retractor
US4627421A (en) * 1984-08-03 1986-12-09 Symbas Panagiotis N Sternal retractor
US4718151A (en) * 1984-11-08 1988-01-12 Minnesota Scientific, Inc. Retractor apparatus
US4617916A (en) * 1984-11-08 1986-10-21 Minnesota Scientific, Inc. Retractor apparatus
US4637377A (en) * 1985-09-20 1987-01-20 Loop Floyd D Pillow or support member for surgical use
US4726356A (en) * 1985-11-12 1988-02-23 Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc. Cardiovascular and thoracic retractor
USRE34150E (en) * 1985-11-12 1992-12-29 Kapp Surgical Instrument, Inc. Cardiovascular and thoracic retractor
SU1378822A1 (en) * 1986-11-10 1988-03-07 Омский политехнический институт Retractor
US4813401A (en) * 1986-11-26 1989-03-21 Grieshaber Manufacturing Company Retractor
US5000163A (en) * 1987-06-25 1991-03-19 Surgical Dynamics, Inc. Retraction device
US5167223A (en) * 1989-09-08 1992-12-01 Tibor Koros Heart valve retractor and sternum spreader surgical instrument
US5171254A (en) * 1991-11-19 1992-12-15 Sher Neal A Eye fixation device
WO1994014383A1 (en) * 1992-12-22 1994-07-07 Laser Engineering, Inc. Handpiece for transmyocardial vascularization heart-synchronized pulsed laser system
US5392764A (en) * 1993-06-18 1995-02-28 Swanson; Larry S. Gynecological speculum
US5588952A (en) * 1993-08-02 1996-12-31 Dandolu; Bhaktavathsala R. Intracardiac illuminator with suction
US5415160A (en) * 1994-03-15 1995-05-16 Ethicon, Inc. Surgical lift method and apparatus
US5562658A (en) * 1994-03-25 1996-10-08 Snj Company, Inc. Laser-powered surgical device for making incisions of selected depth
US5547473A (en) * 1994-05-12 1996-08-20 Syntec, Inc. Pneumatic vitrectomy for retinal attachment
US5595172A (en) * 1994-08-12 1997-01-21 Reese; John L. Suction stylet for use with an endotracheal tube
US5643217A (en) * 1995-01-05 1997-07-01 Dobkin; William R. Surgical attachment device
US5836311A (en) * 1995-09-20 1998-11-17 Medtronic, Inc. Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue
CA2197614C (en) * 1996-02-20 2002-07-02 Charles S. Taylor Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing the beating heart during coronary artery bypass graft surgery
US5727569A (en) * 1996-02-20 1998-03-17 Cardiothoracic Systems, Inc. Surgical devices for imposing a negative pressure to fix the position of cardiac tissue during surgery
CA2197608C (en) * 1996-02-20 2000-02-01 Charles S. Taylor Surgical devices for imposing a negative pressure to stabilize cardiac tissue during surgery
DE29713569U1 (en) * 1997-07-30 1997-12-18 Aesculap Ag & Co Kg Trocar for introducing surgical instruments

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE69820943D1 (en) 2004-02-12
CA2249241C (en) 2007-01-09
AU8831698A (en) 1999-04-29
JPH11226021A (en) 1999-08-24
DE69820943T2 (en) 2004-10-21
US5865730A (en) 1999-02-02
EP0908138B1 (en) 2004-01-07
AU748436B2 (en) 2002-06-06
EP0908138A1 (en) 1999-04-14
ES2213877T3 (en) 2004-09-01

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
CA2249241A1 (en) A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having remotely actuated feet
CA2249203A1 (en) A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having spherical curved feet
CA2249655A1 (en) A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery having a segmented shaft
CA2249494A1 (en) A tissue stabilization device for use during surgery
US5196003A (en) Endoscopic surgical instrument for taking hold of tissue
EP1310207A3 (en) Self-propelled, Intraluminal device with working channel and method of use
US5797923A (en) Electrode delivery instrument
EP2156793A3 (en) Apparatus for dissecting and retracting elongate structures
CA2055032A1 (en) An endoscopic surgical instrument for displacing tissue or organs
CA2578462C (en) Surgical support for femur
BRPI0305994B8 (en) medical device for performing medical procedures within a lumen of a hollow organism of a patient's body.
WO2003013624A3 (en) Intra vascular imaging method and apparatus
CA2314785A1 (en) Surgical instrument and method for endoscopic tissue dissection
WO2003045275A3 (en) Medical device delivery system
EP0856291A3 (en) Systems and methods for tissue mapping and ablation
WO2004110258A3 (en) Guided cardiac ablation catheters
AU2003273639A1 (en) Elongated marker for soft tissue volume identification
JP2003501130A5 (en)
WO2003032815A3 (en) Medical device for delivering patches
WO2009008902A3 (en) Vacuum stabilized overtube for endoscopic surgery
WO2002096504A3 (en) Treatment of lung lesions using ultrasound
ATE495703T1 (en) ENDOSCOPIC STABILIZER FOR THE BEATING HEART AND VESSEL OCCLUSION OCCLUSION
EP1647232A3 (en) Catheter with multiple ultrasound radiating members
CA2471806A1 (en) Rapid exchange catheter with depressable channel
MXPA02009834A (en) Miniaturized surgical instruments especially useful for opthalmologic surgical procedures and methods of making the same.

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
EEER Examination request
MKEX Expiry

Effective date: 20181005