Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for treating bifurcations of the vascular system, such as abdominal aneurysms at the bifurcation of the aorta and iliac arteries. A tubular implant having a first section, a second section and a magnetic connection therebetween is positioned across the bifurcation such that the proximal ends of the first and second sections extends into a first iliac and a second iliac respectively. Deployment catheters are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention comprises a surgical instrument including an external tube (2) and two elongated members (4) positioned in said tube (2), each of which includes a distal end (10a) for capturing one of the two tissue zones (M1, M2) to be attached. The instrument (1) may further comprise a catching member (22, 25) for each tissue (M1, M2) to be attached; a rod (15, 16) linked to each catching member (22, 25) enabling tension to move axially, said rod (15, 16) being separable from said catching member (22, 25) when a tension is exerted on it beyond a certain threshold; and a member (17a) forming a stop for locking axially each catching member (22, 25) during said tension.
Abstract:
A device for replacing a cardiac valve includes an elongated support element (2), two series of elongated blades (30) arranged around the circumference of the elongated elements (2), where the blades (30) have opposite cutting edges (30a, 30b) and can be extended corolla-shaped such that their cutting edges are set in the extension of one another thereby forming circular cutting edges. The blades (30) can be brought closer together so that their circular cutting edges are urged to cut the native valve (55, 56) so as to separate it from the corporeal duct (50).
Abstract:
This invention features a device (1) comprising at least one radially expansible segment (7, 8) with, in the expanded state, a transversal cross section substantially greater than the transversal cross section of one of the secondary ducts (3); one segment (6) with, in the expanded state, a truncated shape, corresponding to the shape of the bifurcation at the flared transition zone (11) which separates the main duct (2) from the secondary ducts (3), and a flexible link (9) between these two segments (6, 7), enabling their adjustment relative to each other, according to the orientation of the secondary duct (3) receiving the said segment (7) relative to the flared transition zone (11).
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided involving various medical monitoring and/or diagnostic systems. The monitoring and diagnostic systems may involve one or more connected devices (e.g., a smart watch and/or other sensor device) and may continuously monitor an individual and analyze physiological and other data to determine a medical device, condition or event has occurred. The monitoring and diagnostic systems may be a guided self-examination system for determining a medical diagnosis, condition or event. The medical monitoring and diagnostic systems may even be specific to a family or individuals in a certain geographic location.
Abstract:
This implant (1) has a frame (2) and a membrane (3) covering this frame; —the frame (2) has: —an elongated base portion (5) formed by two curved or chevron branches being connected to connecting areas (7) of the implant (1) for connecting to the annulus of the mitral valve (100); —a longitudinal hoop (8) extending in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane in which extends said base portion; —the membrane (3) is flexible and extends from one branch to the other while passing near the hoop (8), this membrane being connected to said branches without being stretched between these branches and this hoop so that the two thereby formed lateral portions (3a) of the membrane (3) on both sides of the implant are able to adopt either a concave shape, outwardly convex, or a recessed shape, outwardly concave.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for repairing a cardiac valve, e.g., a mitral valve, are provided. The apparatus may include an expandable frame defining a curved structure in the expanded deployed state and a membrane coupled to the expandable frame. The membrane may curve around a native leaflet, e.g., the posterior leaflet, in a first plane and curve around another leaflet, e.g., the anterior leaflet, in an orthogonal plane. The membrane may be adapted to be suspended in the flow path of the cardiac valve such a first surface of the membrane abuts the native leaflet during systole and a second surface of the membrane abuts the other native leaflet during systole, thereby reducing cardiac valve regurgitation.
Abstract:
A device (1) includes at least an inflatable balloon (2), an implantable port (2A), and a conduit (3) intended for connecting the balloon (2) and the implantable port in a sealed manner. The balloon (2), the port (2A), and the conduit (3) are filled with a gas, and the pressure is such that the balloon (1) is normally inflated but is capable of being compressed during systole. A catheter (5) slidingly carries the balloon (2) in a deflated condition. At least one anchoring member (6) is connected to an actuating wire (7) which is slidable in the catheter independently of the balloon (2). The conduit (3) and said actuating wire (7) are connected to the catheter (5) to either prevent or allow sliding of this conduit and of this actuating wire relative to the catheter (5).
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided for repairing or replacing a defective cardiac valve including a prosthetic leaflet assembly having an expandable frame with one or more anchors configured to engage a predetermined region of the defective cardiac valve in an expanded deployed state, and at least one prosthetic leaflet coupled to the expandable frame. The prosthetic leaflet assembly is configured such that the prosthetic leaflet is suspended within a flow path of the defective cardiac valve and coapts with, and improves functioning of, one or more native leaflets of the defective cardiac valve.
Abstract:
A prosthetic valve comprises a valve assembly having a base, a plurality of leaflets, and commissures. The valve also comprises a support stent having a plurality of expandable cells and a plurality of longitudinal struts. The support stent is configured to be collapsible for transluminal delivery and expandable to contact the anatomical annulus of the native valve when the prosthetic valve is positioned in situ. The support stent supports the base. The commissures of the valve assembly are secured at the longitudinal struts and adjacent one or more of the expandable cells. The longitudinal struts of the support stent further comprise a plurality of holes, and the plurality of leaflets are secured to the longitudinal struts via threads passing through the plurality of holes.