摘要:
A prosthetic medical device is formed by the combination of a biological tissue a shape memory polymer structure. The biological tissue provides an in-situ physiological function of the device. The shape memory polymer provides a capability for minimizing the device profile during insertion and then deploying after placement into a memory shape that achieves suitable mechanical structure and stability within an anatomical lumen or cavity. This configuration may be applied to form various prosthetic devices including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves in the heart; venous valves; anti-reflux valves for the lower esophageal sphincter; and other biological valve structures. Alternatively, an entirely non-biologic implementation using only shape memory polymer-based structures may be used as a prosthetic valve device.
摘要:
A prosthetic medical device is formed by the combination of a biological tissue a shape memory polymer structure. The biological tissue provides an in-situ physiological function of the device. The shape memory polymer provides a capability for minimizing the device profile during insertion and then deploying after placement into a memory shape that achieves suitable mechanical structure and stability within an anatomical lumen or cavity. This configuration may be applied to form various prosthetic devices including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves in the heart; venous valves; anti-reflux valves for the lower esophageal sphincter; and other biological valve structures. Alternatively, an entirely non-biologic implementation using only shape memory polymer-based structures may be used as a prosthetic valve device.
摘要:
Shape memory materials (SMM) are formed as coil-shaped vascular occlusion devices upon deployment. Shape memory polymer (SMP) materials are tailored through formulation for specific mechanical behavior of the coils. Concurrent coil diameter changes enhance the relative change in stiffness along the length of the coil. Interconnecting structures (104a/b) are formed on ends of elongated members (102a) in the pre-deployment shape for multiple coil insertion capability within an introducer. Channels (206) are formed in pre-deployment shape, elongate members (202) that allow access for injection of imaging contrast agent or concurrent placement of instruments. A single SMM occlusive device (300) transforms into multiple, smaller diameter coils (302b) in the deployed state to generate a complex occlusive structure. A SMM occlusive device (400) has a collapsed fabric (404) component attached to and extending along a sidewall during storage and insertion, and then deploys as a coil (402b) to form a single- or multiple-layer occlusive fabric surface within a center of the coil (402b).
摘要:
Shape memory materials (SMM) are formed as coil-shaped vascular occlusion devices upon deployment. Shape memory polymer (SMP) materials are tailored through formulation for specific mechanical behavior of the coils. Concurrent coil diameter changes enhance the relative change in stiffness along the length of the coil. Interconnecting structures (104a/b) are formed on ends of elongated members (102a) in the pre-deployment shape for multiple coil insertion capability within an introducer. Channels (206) are formed in pre-deployment shape, elongate members (202) that allow access for injection of imaging contrast agent or concurrent placement of instruments. A single SMM occlusive device (300) transforms into multiple, smaller diameter coils (302b) in the deployed state to generate a complex occlusive structure. A SMM occlusive device (400) has a collapsed fabric (404) component attached to and extending along a sidewall during storage and insertion, and then deploys as a coil (402b) to form a single- or multiple-layer occlusive fabric surface within a center of the coil (402b).
摘要:
An implantable ophthalmological device (10) in the form of a punctal plug or canalicular implant is configured for use at or near the nasolacrimal drainage system. In a deployed state, the device (10) may include an elongated body (25), an anchor (15) operably connected to the elongated body (25), a radially expanding occlusive feature disposed on an outer circumference of the elongated body (32), and a flange (30). The elongated body (25) may define a lumen (35) configured to receive a pharmacological treatment (55). The device (10) is made of a shape memory material such as a shape memory polymer.
摘要:
An implantable ophthalmological device (10) in the form of a punctal plug or canalicular implant is configured for use at or near the nasolacrimal drainage system. In a deployed state, the device (10) may include an elongated body (25), an anchor (15) operably connected to the elongated body (25), a radially expanding occlusive feature disposed on an outer circumference of the elongated body (32), and a flange (30). The elongated body (25) may define a lumen (35) configured to receive a pharmacological treatment (55). The device (10) is made of a shape memory material such as a shape memory polymer.
摘要:
A variety of biomedical devices are provided which include thiol-ene or thiol-yne shape memory polymers. The biomedical devices of the invention are capable of exhibiting shape memory behavior at physiological temperatures and may be used in surgical procedures. Methods of making the devices of the invention are also provided.
摘要:
Transcervical contraceptive devices (TCDs) are disclosed. The TCDs are constructed of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials capable of assuming a memory shape at physiological temperatures. These SMPTCDs (410) have a post-implantation memory shape that is substantially identical to or slightly larger than the insertion site (420) to adapt to changes that may occur in a fallopian tube. The SMPTCDs (410) may be formed as occlusion devices (i.e., plugs) having a number of different structural features. The SMPTCDs (410) may provide for a temporary or permanent means of contraception.
摘要:
A variety of biomedical devices are provided which include thiol-ene or thiol-yne shape memory polymers. The biomedical devices of the invention are capable of exhibiting shape memory behavior at physiological temperatures and may be used in surgical procedures. Methods of making the devices of the invention are also provided.
摘要:
Medical devices for in vivo medical applications are disclosed. The medical devices are constructed of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials capable of assuming a memory shape at physiological temperatures. These medical devices may be used in surgical procedures and in both vascular and non-vascular applications. These SMP medical devices have a post-implantation memory shape that is substantially identical to or slightly larger than the insertion site to adapt to vessel growth or size changes. SMP medical devices may be formed as stents or occlusion devices (i.e., plugs) having a number of different structural features. The SMP medical devices may be formed from a first monomer and a second cross-linking monomer, wherein the weight percentages of the first and second monomers are selected by performing an iterative function to reach a predetermined glass transition temperature (Tg) and a predetermined rubbery modulus to optimize post-implantation memory shape properties of the devices.