WO2007136814A3 - Pericardium management tool and method - Google Patents

Pericardium management tool and method Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2007136814A3
WO2007136814A3 PCT/US2007/012032 US2007012032W WO2007136814A3 WO 2007136814 A3 WO2007136814 A3 WO 2007136814A3 US 2007012032 W US2007012032 W US 2007012032W WO 2007136814 A3 WO2007136814 A3 WO 2007136814A3
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
pericardium
lip
incision
tool
extendable
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/US2007/012032
Other languages
French (fr)
Other versions
WO2007136814A9 (en
WO2007136814A2 (en
Inventor
Aaron J Hjelle
Paul Andrew Pignato
Robert G Walsh
Richard C Mattison
Original Assignee
Acorn Cardiovascular Inc
Aaron J Hjelle
Paul Andrew Pignato
Robert G Walsh
Richard C Mattison
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 Acorn Cardiovascular Inc, Aaron J Hjelle, Paul Andrew Pignato, Robert G Walsh, Richard C Mattison filed Critical Acorn Cardiovascular Inc
Priority to CA2654372A priority Critical patent/CA2654372C/en
Priority to EP07809118A priority patent/EP2026692A4/en
Publication of WO2007136814A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007136814A2/en
Publication of WO2007136814A9 publication Critical patent/WO2007136814A9/en
Publication of WO2007136814A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007136814A3/en

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
    • A61B17/0206—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors with antagonistic arms as supports for retractor elements
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/34—Trocars; Puncturing needles
    • A61B17/3417—Details of tips or shafts, e.g. grooves, expandable, bendable; Multiple coaxial sliding cannulas, e.g. for dilating
    • A61B17/3421—Cannulas
    • A61B17/3423—Access ports, e.g. toroid shape introducers for instruments or hands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/28—Surgical forceps
    • A61B17/2812—Surgical forceps with a single pivotal connection
    • A61B17/2833—Locking means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/34—Trocars; Puncturing needles
    • A61B17/3417—Details of tips or shafts, e.g. grooves, expandable, bendable; Multiple coaxial sliding cannulas, e.g. for dilating
    • A61B17/3421—Cannulas
    • A61B17/3439—Cannulas with means for changing the inner diameter of the cannula, e.g. expandable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B2017/00831—Material properties
    • A61B2017/0084—Material properties low friction
    • A61B2017/00849—Material properties low friction with respect to tissue, e.g. hollow organs
    • 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

Abstract

A tool and method for managing the pericardium during intra-pericardial procedures such as the delivery of cardiac support devices. One embodiment of the tool includes a tubular body of low friction material having a diameter, a fixed lip on an exterior end and an extendable lip on an interior end. The extendable lip moves with respect to the body between a retracted state and an expanded state. The tool is inserted through an incision in the pericardium and deployed by moving the lip to the expanded state. When deployed a barrier portion of the body engages the edges of the incision and the extendable lip lines the inside of the pericardium around the incision.
PCT/US2007/012032 2006-05-19 2007-05-18 Pericardium management tool and method WO2007136814A2 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA2654372A CA2654372C (en) 2006-05-19 2007-05-18 Pericardium management tool and method for intra-pericardial surgical procedures
EP07809118A EP2026692A4 (en) 2006-05-19 2007-05-18 Pericardium management tool and method

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/437,838 2006-05-19
US11/437,842 2006-05-19
US11/437,842 US20070270882A1 (en) 2006-05-19 2006-05-19 Pericardium management method for intra-pericardial surgical procedures
US11/437,838 US20070270654A1 (en) 2006-05-19 2006-05-19 Pericardium management tool for intra-pericardial surgical procedures

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2007136814A2 WO2007136814A2 (en) 2007-11-29
WO2007136814A9 WO2007136814A9 (en) 2008-01-24
WO2007136814A3 true WO2007136814A3 (en) 2008-11-06

Family

ID=38723885

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/US2007/012032 WO2007136814A2 (en) 2006-05-19 2007-05-18 Pericardium management tool and method

Country Status (4)

Country Link
US (3) US20070270882A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2026692A4 (en)
CA (1) CA2654372C (en)
WO (1) WO2007136814A2 (en)

Families Citing this family (85)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7344547B2 (en) 1998-09-15 2008-03-18 Phavel Systems, Inc. Laparoscopic instruments and trocar systems and related surgical method
EP2340791B1 (en) 2002-06-05 2012-11-14 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Wound retractor
US8764765B2 (en) * 2003-09-23 2014-07-01 Covidien Lp Laparoscopic instrument and related surgical method
US7753901B2 (en) 2004-07-21 2010-07-13 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Laparoscopic instrument and cannula assembly and related surgical method
US8961407B2 (en) 2004-07-21 2015-02-24 Covidien Lp Surgical port assembly
AU2006301984A1 (en) 2005-10-14 2007-04-19 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Method of making a hand access laparoscopic device
US8357085B2 (en) * 2009-03-31 2013-01-22 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Devices and methods for providing access into a body cavity
WO2008015566A2 (en) * 2006-08-04 2008-02-07 Northgate, Technologies, Inc. In-dwelling port for access into a body
US10166066B2 (en) 2007-03-13 2019-01-01 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Epicardial ablation catheter and method of use
EP2134253B1 (en) 2007-03-19 2022-01-26 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Access needle pressure sensor device
US9468396B2 (en) 2007-03-19 2016-10-18 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Systems and methods for determining location of an access needle in a subject
US11058354B2 (en) 2007-03-19 2021-07-13 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Access needle with direct visualization and related methods
US9211405B2 (en) 2007-03-22 2015-12-15 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Electrode catheter for ablation purposes and related method thereof
AU2008233166B2 (en) * 2007-03-30 2013-05-16 Covidien Lp Laparoscopic port assembly
WO2008157742A1 (en) 2007-06-21 2008-12-24 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Pericardial space imaging for cardiac support device implantation
KR101511497B1 (en) 2007-10-05 2015-04-13 코비디엔 엘피 Seal anchor for use in surgical procedures
US20100241185A1 (en) 2007-11-09 2010-09-23 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Steerable epicardial pacing catheter system placed via the subxiphoid process
USD738500S1 (en) 2008-10-02 2015-09-08 Covidien Lp Seal anchor for use in surgical procedures
JP5415925B2 (en) * 2009-03-02 2014-02-12 オリンパス株式会社 Endoscope
US8747297B2 (en) * 2009-03-02 2014-06-10 Olympus Corporation Endoscopic heart surgery method
US8323184B2 (en) 2009-03-31 2012-12-04 Covidien Lp Surgical access port and associated introducer mechanism
US8317690B2 (en) 2009-03-31 2012-11-27 Covidien Lp Foam port and introducer assembly
US8257251B2 (en) * 2009-04-08 2012-09-04 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavity
US20100305407A1 (en) * 2009-06-02 2010-12-02 Farley Daniel K Malleable Port Retractor
US8257252B2 (en) 2009-08-06 2012-09-04 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Elongated seal anchor for use in surgical procedures
US9642534B2 (en) 2009-09-11 2017-05-09 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation Systems and methods for determining location of an access needle in a subject
WO2011037068A1 (en) * 2009-09-22 2011-03-31 オリンパス株式会社 Space-securing device
DE102009043795B4 (en) 2009-09-30 2017-10-19 AdjuCor GmbH Cardiac assist device and method for its control
US8740904B2 (en) * 2009-11-24 2014-06-03 Covidien Lp Seal anchor introducer including biasing member
EP2324783A1 (en) * 2009-11-24 2011-05-25 Tyco Healthcare Group LP Seal anchor introducer including biasing member
CA2790328C (en) 2010-02-18 2017-04-18 University Of Virginia Patent Foundation System, method, and computer program product for simulating epicardial electrophysiology procedures
US20110172495A1 (en) * 2010-03-26 2011-07-14 Armstrong David N Surgical retractor
US9022926B2 (en) * 2010-11-23 2015-05-05 Covidien Lp Reinforced flexible access assembly
US8864659B2 (en) 2010-11-23 2014-10-21 Covidien Lp Seal anchor for use in surgical procedures
US8550992B2 (en) 2010-12-20 2013-10-08 Covidien Lp Two-part access assembly
US20120157782A1 (en) 2010-12-20 2012-06-21 Francesco Alfieri Hand access device
US8753267B2 (en) 2011-01-24 2014-06-17 Covidien Lp Access assembly insertion device
US20120245429A1 (en) * 2011-03-23 2012-09-27 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Wound protector including pocket for reusable distal ring
KR20200006622A (en) * 2011-05-10 2020-01-20 어플라이드 메디컬 리소시스 코포레이션 Wound retractor
EP2731508B1 (en) 2011-07-13 2018-02-28 Cook Medical Technologies LLC Surgical retractor device
US9463007B2 (en) * 2012-02-23 2016-10-11 Covidien Lp Adjustable height port including retention elements
US9271639B2 (en) 2012-02-29 2016-03-01 Covidien Lp Surgical introducer and access port assembly
US9149178B2 (en) 2012-03-26 2015-10-06 Covidien Lp Surgical access assembly and method of use therefor
US9017249B2 (en) 2012-03-26 2015-04-28 Covidien Lp Surgical access assembly and method of use therefor
US8764645B2 (en) 2012-03-26 2014-07-01 Covidien Lp Surgical access device and wound protector
US9220824B2 (en) 2013-01-08 2015-12-29 AdjuCor GmbH Implanting cardiac devices
DE102013200153A1 (en) * 2013-01-08 2014-07-10 AdjuCor GmbH Device for supporting pumping function of heart in human body, has pericardial closure for sealing break-through membrane and provided with first and second closure elements, which are provided with two disk shaped sealing lips
DE102013200148A1 (en) 2013-01-08 2014-07-10 AdjuCor GmbH Plug system for a cardiac assist device
DE102013200151A1 (en) 2013-01-08 2014-07-10 AdjuCor GmbH Heart support device with markings
US9572595B1 (en) 2014-03-05 2017-02-21 Northgate Technologies Inc. In-dwelling port for access into a body
US10064649B2 (en) 2014-07-07 2018-09-04 Covidien Lp Pleated seal for surgical hand or instrument access
ES2731049T3 (en) 2014-08-15 2019-11-13 Applied Med Resources Natural hole surgery system
US9707011B2 (en) 2014-11-12 2017-07-18 Covidien Lp Attachments for use with a surgical access device
WO2016085930A2 (en) 2014-11-25 2016-06-02 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Circumferential wound retraction with support and guidance structures
ES2951168T3 (en) 2015-10-07 2023-10-18 Applied Med Resources Multi-segment outer ring wound retractor
WO2017091812A1 (en) 2015-11-25 2017-06-01 Talon Medical, LLC Tissue engagement devices, systems, and methods
WO2018183425A1 (en) * 2017-03-28 2018-10-04 Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation Mitral valve retractor with side malleable retract feature and univeral adjuster
US11160682B2 (en) 2017-06-19 2021-11-02 Covidien Lp Method and apparatus for accessing matter disposed within an internal body vessel
US10828065B2 (en) 2017-08-28 2020-11-10 Covidien Lp Surgical access system
US10675056B2 (en) 2017-09-07 2020-06-09 Covidien Lp Access apparatus with integrated fluid connector and control valve
IT201800007267A1 (en) * 2018-07-17 2020-01-17 Tissue retractor for the retraction of incisions
US11389193B2 (en) 2018-10-02 2022-07-19 Covidien Lp Surgical access device with fascial closure system
US11457949B2 (en) 2018-10-12 2022-10-04 Covidien Lp Surgical access device and seal guard for use therewith
US10932767B2 (en) 2018-12-07 2021-03-02 Covidien Lp Surgical access assembly and method of use therefor
US10792071B2 (en) 2019-02-11 2020-10-06 Covidien Lp Seals for surgical access assemblies
US11166748B2 (en) 2019-02-11 2021-11-09 Covidien Lp Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11000313B2 (en) 2019-04-25 2021-05-11 Covidien Lp Seals for surgical access devices
US11413068B2 (en) 2019-05-09 2022-08-16 Covidien Lp Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11259840B2 (en) 2019-06-21 2022-03-01 Covidien Lp Valve assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11357542B2 (en) 2019-06-21 2022-06-14 Covidien Lp Valve assembly and retainer for surgical access assembly
US11259841B2 (en) 2019-06-21 2022-03-01 Covidien Lp Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11413065B2 (en) 2019-06-28 2022-08-16 Covidien Lp Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11399865B2 (en) 2019-08-02 2022-08-02 Covidien Lp Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11523842B2 (en) 2019-09-09 2022-12-13 Covidien Lp Reusable surgical port with disposable seal assembly
US11432843B2 (en) 2019-09-09 2022-09-06 Covidien Lp Centering mechanisms for a surgical access assembly
US11812991B2 (en) 2019-10-18 2023-11-14 Covidien Lp Seal assemblies for surgical access assemblies
US11464540B2 (en) 2020-01-17 2022-10-11 Covidien Lp Surgical access device with fixation mechanism
US11576701B2 (en) 2020-03-05 2023-02-14 Covidien Lp Surgical access assembly having a pump
US11642153B2 (en) 2020-03-19 2023-05-09 Covidien Lp Instrument seal for surgical access assembly
US11541218B2 (en) 2020-03-20 2023-01-03 Covidien Lp Seal assembly for a surgical access assembly and method of manufacturing the same
US11446058B2 (en) 2020-03-27 2022-09-20 Covidien Lp Fixture device for folding a seal member
US11717321B2 (en) 2020-04-24 2023-08-08 Covidien Lp Access assembly with retention mechanism
US11529170B2 (en) 2020-04-29 2022-12-20 Covidien Lp Expandable surgical access port
US11622790B2 (en) 2020-05-21 2023-04-11 Covidien Lp Obturators for surgical access assemblies and methods of assembly thereof
US11751908B2 (en) 2020-06-19 2023-09-12 Covidien Lp Seal assembly for surgical access assemblies

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5522790A (en) * 1991-05-29 1996-06-04 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Retraction apparatus and methods for endoscopic surgery
US6450983B1 (en) * 2001-10-03 2002-09-17 Robert D. Rambo O-ring for incrementally adjustable incision liner and retractor

Family Cites Families (162)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1682119A (en) 1928-08-28 Cleaning device
DE324524C (en) 1919-06-13 1920-08-31 Siemens Schuckertwerke G M B H Device for generating blood congestion
US1965542A (en) * 1933-11-24 1934-07-03 Jr William Colvin Fabric
US1982207A (en) 1933-12-29 1934-11-27 Henry D Furniss Clamping instrument and process of using the same
US2138603A (en) 1936-10-06 1938-11-29 Du Pont Explosive package
US2278926A (en) * 1941-02-15 1942-04-07 Metal Textile Corp Knitted metallic fabric for belting and other uses
US2376442A (en) * 1943-07-07 1945-05-22 Mehler Hugo Tubular netting
US2992550A (en) * 1959-05-13 1961-07-18 Hagin Frith & Sons Knitted mesh
GB1113423A (en) * 1964-07-31 1968-05-15 Plastic Textile Access Ltd Improvements in or relating to extruded plastic net
US3452740A (en) * 1966-05-31 1969-07-01 Us Catheter & Instr Corp Spring guide manipulator
US3551543A (en) 1967-09-06 1970-12-29 Plastic Textile Access Ltd Manufacture of plastic net
US3587567A (en) * 1968-12-20 1971-06-28 Peter Paul Schiff Mechanical ventricular assistance assembly
US3768643A (en) 1971-07-27 1973-10-30 Manetti M Nestable net produce bag and carrier therefor
US3732662A (en) * 1971-07-30 1973-05-15 F Paxton Method of forming, filling, closing and labelling tubular netting bags
US3782370A (en) * 1972-07-12 1974-01-01 B Mcdonald Surgical retractor
US3983863A (en) 1975-06-02 1976-10-05 American Hospital Supply Corporation Heart support for coronary artery surgery
US4048990A (en) 1976-09-17 1977-09-20 Goetz Robert H Heart massage apparatus
FR2386655A1 (en) * 1977-04-05 1978-11-03 Lecoze Rene REMOVABLE BULKHEAD
US4196534A (en) * 1977-10-27 1980-04-08 Toshitsune Shibamoto Plastic net bag and label
US4421107A (en) * 1980-10-15 1983-12-20 Estes Roger Q Surgical retractor elements and assembly
SU1009457A1 (en) 1981-07-15 1983-04-07 Проблемная Лаборатория "Вспомогательного Кровообращения" Благовещенского Медицинского Института Artificial pericardium
US4428375A (en) * 1982-02-16 1984-01-31 Ellman Barry R Surgical bag for splenorrhaphy
IT1155105B (en) 1982-03-03 1987-01-21 Roberto Parravicini PLANT DEVICE TO SUPPORT THE MYOCARDIUM ACTIVITY
US4403604A (en) 1982-05-13 1983-09-13 Wilkinson Lawrence H Gastric pouch
US4466331A (en) 1983-06-06 1984-08-21 Redden Net Co., Inc. Method of forming twisted multiple strand synthetic twine, twines produced thereby, and fishnets formed thereof
US4630597A (en) 1984-04-30 1986-12-23 Adrian Kantrowitz Dynamic aortic patch for thoracic or abdominal implantation
US4567900A (en) * 1984-06-04 1986-02-04 Moore J Paul Internal deployable defibrillator electrode
US4690134A (en) 1985-07-01 1987-09-01 Snyders Robert V Ventricular assist device
US4637377A (en) * 1985-09-20 1987-01-20 Loop Floyd D Pillow or support member for surgical use
US4731084A (en) 1986-03-14 1988-03-15 Richards Medical Company Prosthetic ligament
SE454942B (en) 1986-05-22 1988-06-13 Astra Tech Ab HEART HELP DEVICE FOR INOPERATION IN BROSTHALAN
US4840626A (en) * 1986-09-29 1989-06-20 Johnson & Johnson Patient Care, Inc. Heparin-containing adhesion prevention barrier and process
FR2605214B1 (en) 1986-10-15 1992-01-10 Ethnor PERIHEPATIC PROSTHESIS
SU1604377A1 (en) 1987-02-23 1990-11-07 Благовещенский государственный медицинский институт Artificial pericardium
US4821723A (en) * 1987-02-27 1989-04-18 Intermedics Inc. Biphasic waveforms for defibrillation
US4827932A (en) * 1987-02-27 1989-05-09 Intermedics Inc. Implantable defibrillation electrodes
US4834707A (en) 1987-09-16 1989-05-30 Evans Phillip H Venting apparatus and method for cardiovascular pumping application
US4976730A (en) 1988-10-11 1990-12-11 Kwan Gett Clifford S Artificial pericardium
DE68900928D1 (en) * 1988-10-12 1992-04-09 Johnson Matthey Plc METAL FABRIC.
US5224363A (en) * 1988-12-16 1993-07-06 Golden Needles Knitting & Glove Co., Inc. Method of making garment, garment, and strand material
US5186711A (en) * 1989-03-07 1993-02-16 Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Hemostasis apparatus and method
US4995857A (en) * 1989-04-07 1991-02-26 Arnold John R Left ventricular assist device and method for temporary and permanent procedures
US5057117A (en) 1989-04-27 1991-10-15 The Research Foundation Of State University Of New York Method and apparatus for hemostasis and compartmentalization of a bleeding internal bodily organ
US4973300A (en) 1989-09-22 1990-11-27 Pioneering Technologies, Inc. Cardiac sling for circumflex coronary artery surgery
US5074129A (en) 1989-12-26 1991-12-24 Novtex Formable fabric
US5042463A (en) 1990-05-23 1991-08-27 Siemens-Pacesetter, Inc. Patch electrode for heart defibrillator
US5087243A (en) * 1990-06-18 1992-02-11 Boaz Avitall Myocardial iontophoresis
US5131905A (en) * 1990-07-16 1992-07-21 Grooters Ronald K External cardiac assist device
US5141515A (en) 1990-10-11 1992-08-25 Eberbach Mark A Apparatus and methods for repairing hernias
WO1992008500A1 (en) * 1990-11-09 1992-05-29 Mcgill University Cardiac assist method and apparatus
US5207725A (en) * 1991-03-05 1993-05-04 Pinkerton Linda L Soap holder
US5231974A (en) * 1991-05-31 1993-08-03 Giglio Steven R Self retaining retractor
US5520610A (en) * 1991-05-31 1996-05-28 Giglio; Steven R. Self retaining retractor
US5735290A (en) * 1993-02-22 1998-04-07 Heartport, Inc. Methods and systems for performing thoracoscopic coronary bypass and other procedures
US5150706A (en) 1991-08-15 1992-09-29 Cox James L Cooling net for cardiac or transplant surgery
US5290217A (en) * 1991-10-10 1994-03-01 Earl K. Sipes Method and apparatus for hernia repair
US5524633A (en) * 1991-11-25 1996-06-11 Advanced Surgical, Inc. Self-deploying isolation bag
EP0740925B1 (en) * 1991-12-03 1999-03-03 Boston Scientific Ireland Limited Suture passer
US5192314A (en) * 1991-12-12 1993-03-09 Daskalakis Michael K Synthetic intraventricular implants and method of inserting
CA2089999A1 (en) * 1992-02-24 1993-08-25 H. Jonathan Tovey Resilient arm mesh deployer
CA2090000A1 (en) 1992-02-24 1993-08-25 H. Jonathan Tovey Articulating mesh deployment apparatus
WO1993017635A1 (en) * 1992-03-04 1993-09-16 C.R. Bard, Inc. Composite prosthesis and method for limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions
US5766246A (en) 1992-05-20 1998-06-16 C. R. Bard, Inc. Implantable prosthesis and method and apparatus for loading and delivering an implantable prothesis
US5383840A (en) * 1992-07-28 1995-01-24 Vascor, Inc. Biocompatible ventricular assist and arrhythmia control device including cardiac compression band-stay-pad assembly
US5256132A (en) 1992-08-17 1993-10-26 Snyders Robert V Cardiac assist envelope for endoscopic application
US5279539A (en) * 1992-08-17 1994-01-18 Ethicon, Inc. Drawstring surgical pouch and method of use for preventing ovarian adhesions
US5339657A (en) 1992-09-01 1994-08-23 Mcmurray Fabrics, Inc. Net having different size openings and method of making
DE4300791A1 (en) 1993-01-14 1994-07-21 Heraeus Gmbh W C Knitted wire made of precious metal and process for its manufacture
US5356432B1 (en) 1993-02-05 1997-02-04 Bard Inc C R Implantable mesh prosthesis and method for repairing muscle or tissue wall defects
US5980455A (en) * 1993-02-22 1999-11-09 Heartport, Inc. Method for manipulating a tissue structure within a thoracic cavity
US5336253A (en) 1993-02-23 1994-08-09 Medtronic, Inc. Pacing and cardioversion lead systems with shared lead conductors
US5341815A (en) 1993-03-25 1994-08-30 Ethicon, Inc. Endoscopic surgical pouch
US5533958A (en) 1993-06-17 1996-07-09 Wilk; Peter J. Intrapericardial assist device and associated method
US6155968A (en) 1998-07-23 2000-12-05 Wilk; Peter J. Method and device for improving cardiac function
US5800334A (en) 1993-06-17 1998-09-01 Wilk; Peter J. Intrapericardial assist device and associated method
US5409703A (en) * 1993-06-24 1995-04-25 Carrington Laboratories, Inc. Dried hydrogel from hydrophilic-hygroscopic polymer
US5385156A (en) * 1993-08-27 1995-01-31 Rose Health Care Systems Diagnostic and treatment method for cardiac rupture and apparatus for performing the same
US5507779A (en) * 1994-04-12 1996-04-16 Ventritex, Inc. Cardiac insulation for defibrillation
US6331188B1 (en) * 1994-08-31 2001-12-18 Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Exterior supported self-expanding stent-graft
US5603337A (en) * 1994-12-05 1997-02-18 Jarvik; Robert Two-stage cardiomyoplasty
GB9510624D0 (en) 1995-05-25 1995-07-19 Ellis Dev Ltd Textile surgical implants
US5647380A (en) 1995-06-07 1997-07-15 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Method of making a left ventricular assist device
US5800528A (en) 1995-06-13 1998-09-01 Abiomed R & D, Inc. Passive girdle for heart ventricle for therapeutic aid to patients having ventricular dilatation
US5713954A (en) * 1995-06-13 1998-02-03 Abiomed R&D, Inc. Extra cardiac ventricular assist device
DE29517393U1 (en) 1995-11-03 1996-02-01 Hohmann Claas Dr Med Pericardial prosthesis
US5688223A (en) * 1995-11-08 1997-11-18 Minnesota Scientific, Inc. Retractor support with adjustable retractor blades
US5782746A (en) 1996-02-15 1998-07-21 Wright; John T. M. Local cardiac immobilization surgical device
US5810721A (en) 1996-03-04 1998-09-22 Heartport, Inc. Soft tissue retractor and method for providing surgical access
US5853422A (en) 1996-03-22 1998-12-29 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Apparatus and method for closing a septal defect
US5766216A (en) * 1996-05-30 1998-06-16 Gangal; Hanamraddi T. Band applicator for appendicular and meso-appendicular stumps
US5702343A (en) 1996-10-02 1997-12-30 Acorn Medical, Inc. Cardiac reinforcement device
US6123662A (en) * 1998-07-13 2000-09-26 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
US5931810A (en) 1996-12-05 1999-08-03 Comedicus Incorporated Method for accessing the pericardial space
US6206004B1 (en) * 1996-12-06 2001-03-27 Comedicus Incorporated Treatment method via the pericardial space
US6077214A (en) * 1998-07-29 2000-06-20 Myocor, Inc. Stress reduction apparatus and method
US6045497A (en) * 1997-01-02 2000-04-04 Myocor, Inc. Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
US5961440A (en) 1997-01-02 1999-10-05 Myocor, Inc. Heart wall tension reduction apparatus and method
US6050936A (en) * 1997-01-02 2000-04-18 Myocor, Inc. Heart wall tension reduction apparatus
JP3134287B2 (en) 1997-01-30 2001-02-13 株式会社ニッショー Catheter assembly for endocardial suture surgery
CA2250728A1 (en) * 1997-02-07 1998-08-13 Rosalina Paniagua Olaechea Process for closing nets for fruits and the like and net closed by means of said process
US6440063B1 (en) 1997-04-30 2002-08-27 University Of Massachusetts Surgical access port and laparoscopic surgical method
US5906577A (en) 1997-04-30 1999-05-25 University Of Massachusetts Device, surgical access port, and method of retracting an incision into an opening and providing a channel through the incision
EP0991373B1 (en) 1997-06-21 2004-09-15 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Bag for at least partially enveloping a heart
US6382211B1 (en) * 1997-07-21 2002-05-07 Medical Creative Technologies, Inc. Surgical retractor liner appliance
US5972013A (en) 1997-09-19 1999-10-26 Comedicus Incorporated Direct pericardial access device with deflecting mechanism and method
US5839842A (en) 1998-02-05 1998-11-24 Lever Brothers Company, Division Of Conopco, Inc. Cleansing system including a toilet bar and sponge supported within a porous pouch
US6095968A (en) 1998-04-10 2000-08-01 Cardio Technologies, Inc. Reinforcement device
US6085754A (en) * 1998-07-13 2000-07-11 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment method
US6360749B1 (en) * 1998-10-09 2002-03-26 Swaminathan Jayaraman Modification of properties and geometry of heart tissue to influence heart function
EP1043041A4 (en) * 1998-10-29 2008-12-17 Kanji Inoue Guiding device of instruments
US6587734B2 (en) 1998-11-04 2003-07-01 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardio therapeutic heart sack
US6230714B1 (en) * 1998-11-18 2001-05-15 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac constraint with prior venus occlusion methods
US6169922B1 (en) * 1998-11-18 2001-01-02 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Defibrillating cardiac jacket with interwoven electrode grids
US7537564B2 (en) * 1998-12-01 2009-05-26 Atropos Limited Wound retractor device
WO2000032116A1 (en) * 1998-12-01 2000-06-08 Atropos Limited A surgical device for retracting and/or sealing an incision
US6432039B1 (en) 1998-12-21 2002-08-13 Corset, Inc. Methods and apparatus for reinforcement of the heart ventricles
US6076013A (en) * 1999-01-14 2000-06-13 Brennan; Edward F. Apparatus and methods for treating congestive heart failure
US6155972A (en) 1999-02-02 2000-12-05 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac constraint jacket construction
US6241654B1 (en) * 1999-07-07 2001-06-05 Acorn Cardiovasculr, Inc. Cardiac reinforcement devices and methods
US7398781B1 (en) 1999-08-10 2008-07-15 Maquet Cardiovascular, Llc Method for subxiphoid endoscopic access
US6569082B1 (en) * 1999-08-10 2003-05-27 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Apparatus and methods for cardiac restraint
US6179791B1 (en) * 1999-09-21 2001-01-30 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Device for heart measurement
US6174279B1 (en) * 1999-09-21 2001-01-16 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac constraint with tension indicator
US6193648B1 (en) * 1999-09-21 2001-02-27 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac constraint with draw string tensioning
US6541678B2 (en) * 1999-09-27 2003-04-01 Brennen Medical, Inc. Immunostimulating coating for surgical devices
AU7813100A (en) * 1999-10-14 2001-04-23 Atropos Limited A wound retractor
US6702732B1 (en) * 1999-12-22 2004-03-09 Paracor Surgical, Inc. Expandable cardiac harness for treating congestive heart failure
US6293906B1 (en) 2000-01-14 2001-09-25 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Delivery of cardiac constraint jacket
CA2402504A1 (en) 2000-03-10 2001-09-20 Paracor Surgical, Inc. Expandable cardiac harness for treating congestive heart failure
US6425856B1 (en) * 2000-05-10 2002-07-30 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
US6902522B1 (en) * 2000-06-12 2005-06-07 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
US6730016B1 (en) * 2000-06-12 2004-05-04 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
US6951534B2 (en) 2000-06-13 2005-10-04 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac support device
US6482146B1 (en) * 2000-06-13 2002-11-19 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
US6572533B1 (en) 2000-08-17 2003-06-03 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
US6673009B1 (en) * 2000-11-08 2004-01-06 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Adjustment clamp
US6755779B2 (en) * 2000-12-01 2004-06-29 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Apparatus and method for delivery of cardiac constraint jacket
US6564094B2 (en) * 2000-12-22 2003-05-13 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac disease treatment and device
JP2005501652A (en) * 2001-09-10 2005-01-20 パラコー メディカル インコーポレイテッド Heart failure treatment device
US7060023B2 (en) * 2001-09-25 2006-06-13 The Foundry Inc. Pericardium reinforcing devices and methods of using them
US6695769B2 (en) * 2001-09-25 2004-02-24 The Foundry, Inc. Passive ventricular support devices and methods of using them
US6939296B2 (en) 2001-10-17 2005-09-06 Applied Medical Resources Corp. Laparoscopic illumination apparatus and method
US6958037B2 (en) * 2001-10-20 2005-10-25 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Wound retraction apparatus and method
CA2460307A1 (en) * 2001-10-31 2003-05-08 Paracor Medical, Inc. Heart failure treatment device
US6723044B2 (en) * 2002-03-14 2004-04-20 Apple Medical Corporation Abdominal retractor
US20030229260A1 (en) 2002-06-05 2003-12-11 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Cardiac support device with tension indicator
EP2340791B1 (en) * 2002-06-05 2012-11-14 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Wound retractor
US6682475B2 (en) * 2002-06-11 2004-01-27 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Tension indicator for cardiac support device and method therefore
US20050059855A1 (en) * 2002-11-15 2005-03-17 Lilip Lau Cardiac harness delivery device and method
EP1560541A2 (en) * 2002-11-15 2005-08-10 Paracor Medical, Inc. Cardiac harness delivery device
US7736299B2 (en) 2002-11-15 2010-06-15 Paracor Medical, Inc. Introducer for a cardiac harness delivery
US7235042B2 (en) 2003-09-16 2007-06-26 Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. Apparatus and method for applying cardiac support device
US7163510B2 (en) * 2003-09-17 2007-01-16 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Surgical instrument access device
US20050288715A1 (en) 2003-11-07 2005-12-29 Lilip Lau Cardiac harness for treating congestive heart failure and for defibrillating and/or pacing/sensing
US20060009831A1 (en) * 2003-11-07 2006-01-12 Lilip Lau Cardiac harness having leadless electrodes for pacing and sensing therapy
US20050171589A1 (en) 2003-11-07 2005-08-04 Lilip Lau Cardiac harness and method of delivery by minimally invasive access
US7155295B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2006-12-26 Paracor Medical, Inc. Cardiac harness for treating congestive heart failure and for defibrillating and/or pacing/sensing
US7297104B2 (en) 2004-03-01 2007-11-20 John Vanden Hoek Seam closure device and methods
US8857440B2 (en) * 2004-06-22 2014-10-14 DePuy Synthes Products, LLC Devices and methods for protecting tissue at a surgical site
US7621866B2 (en) 2005-05-31 2009-11-24 Ethicon, Inc. Method and device for deployment of a sub-pericardial sack
US7938826B2 (en) * 2006-05-30 2011-05-10 Coherex Medical, Inc. Methods, systems, and devices for closing a patent foramen ovale using mechanical structures
US7909761B2 (en) * 2006-10-26 2011-03-22 Endoscopic Technologies, Inc. Atraumatic tissue retraction device

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5522790A (en) * 1991-05-29 1996-06-04 Origin Medsystems, Inc. Retraction apparatus and methods for endoscopic surgery
US6450983B1 (en) * 2001-10-03 2002-09-17 Robert D. Rambo O-ring for incrementally adjustable incision liner and retractor

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
CA2654372C (en) 2013-02-12
WO2007136814A9 (en) 2008-01-24
US20100152542A1 (en) 2010-06-17
WO2007136814A2 (en) 2007-11-29
CA2654372A1 (en) 2007-11-29
US20070270882A1 (en) 2007-11-22
US8246539B2 (en) 2012-08-21
EP2026692A2 (en) 2009-02-25
US20070270654A1 (en) 2007-11-22
EP2026692A4 (en) 2010-01-06

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
WO2007136814A3 (en) Pericardium management tool and method
ES2667059T3 (en) Tip for medical implant delivery system
AR084242A1 (en) A VAGINAL INSERTION DEVICE, A DEVICE AND A KIT THAT INCLUDE SUCH DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH DEVICE
WO2015042517A3 (en) Piercing member for container access device
EP2215974A3 (en) Device for sealing a puncture hole in a bodily organ
EP2433588A3 (en) Device for rolling and inserting a prosthetic patch into a body cavity
CL2016002675A1 (en) Syringe with roller diaphragm
WO2007136669A3 (en) Apparatus and method for loading and delivering a stent
EP2520840A3 (en) Expandable hose assembly
WO2017117313A3 (en) Sleeve for speculum and use thereof
WO2008090978A1 (en) Holding device and holding tool
WO2012009069A3 (en) Method and apparatus for closing an opening in thick, moving tissue
WO2006138027A3 (en) A delivery system for a device such as a stent
EP2119867A3 (en) Monobore construction with dual expanders
WO2010057221A3 (en) Subsea drilling with casing
WO2009042988A3 (en) Method of accessing a bladder and associated apparatus therefor
EP4252815A3 (en) Fenestration devices and systems
EP3153655A3 (en) Section mill and method for abandoning a wellbore
WO2009058705A3 (en) Elongate medical device with a shapeable tip
EP2557270A3 (en) Airfoil including trench with contoured surface
RU2014119927A (en) DEVICES FOR REMOVING ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES AND THE SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO THEM
WO2015015169A3 (en) Downhole expandable drive reamer apparatus
WO2011028635A3 (en) Cigarette blank filling tube apparatus
CA2475843A1 (en) Telescoping plunger
MX347149B (en) Wellbore casing section with moveable portion for providing a casing exit.

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 07809118

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A2

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2654372

Country of ref document: CA

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 2007809118

Country of ref document: EP