Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090024195 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION - An apparatus for renal neuromodulation includes an expandable support member having a main body portion for engaging a wall of a blood vessel proximate a renal vasculature and at least one electrode connected with the main body portion. The at least one electrode is arranged to selectively deliver electric current to a desired location where modulation of the sympathetic nervous system is effective to alter renal function. The apparatus further includes an insulative material attached to at least a portion of the main body portion for isolating blood flow through the vessel from the electric current delivered by the at least one electrode. | 01-22-2009 |
20090043377 | Branched Vessel Endoluminal Device - An endoluminal prosthesis comprises a prosthetic trunk having a trunk lumen and a trunk wall, a first prosthetic branch having a first branch lumen and a branch wall, and a second prosthetic branch having a second branch lumen. The first branch lumen and the second branch lumen are both in fluid communication with the trunk lumen through the trunk wall and the second branch lumen is in fluid communication with the first branch lumen through the branch wall. Additional devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 02-12-2009 |
20090048663 | BRANCHED STENT GRAFT SYSTEM - An endovascular prosthetic system comprising an prosthetic device with a major lumen extending therethrough, a major wall, at least one opening in the major wall; at least one branch extending into the major lumen of the prosthetic device having a minor lumen, a minor wall, and a fenestration in the minor wall in communication with the major lumen; and at least one guide wire extending through the fenestration and out of the prosthesis through the opening. | 02-19-2009 |
20090138068 | SECURING RODS AND MODULAR GRAFT SYSTEMS - Modular graft systems with conjoinable grafts comprising graft material with the system comprising a first and second graft prosthesis with mating ends, securing rods attached to one of the mating ends comprising at least one spike that juts from the securing rod. The other of the mating ends is double layered with graft material for receiving at least one spike in the first layer of graft material when the mating ends are conjoined. | 05-28-2009 |
20090222078 | Prosthesis for Implantation in Aorta and Method of Using Same - Prosthesis for implantation in the ascending aorta comprising a tubular body made of biocompatible graft material, a cuff at the proximal portion of the tubular body for biasing pressure onto a sino-tubular junction and that is configured to conform to the junction. A stent assembly can also be used to the prosthesis to bias pressure on the wall of a dissection to substantially deflate a false lumen. | 09-03-2009 |
20100057186 | STENT GRAFT FIXATION COUPLING - A small vessel stent graft with a fixation coupling that has a hyperboloid shape positioned at or near the proximal end of the graft. The coupling may be deployed within the fenestration of a fenestrated graft to provide multi-directional movement without compromising the integrity of the sealing zone. | 03-04-2010 |
20100100168 | ILIAC LEG EXTENSION STENT GRAFT - A stent graft leg extension ( | 04-22-2010 |
20100298927 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING THE FUNCTION OF A DISEASED VALVE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An apparatus for repairing the function of a diseased valve includes an annular first support member expandable to a first diameter. An annular second support member is spaced axially apart from the first support member and is expandable to a second diameter that is independent of the first diameter. A tubular graft section interconnects the first and second support members. The graft section defines an annulus having a third diameter that is independent of each of the first and second diameters. A prosthetic valve is secured within the annulus of the graft section. The bioprosthetic valve has at least two valve leaflets that are coaptable to permit the unidirectional flow of blood. Methods for repairing the function of a diseased valve and for making the apparatus are also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
20110026793 | AUTOMATED CENTERLINE EXTRACTION METHOD AND GENERATION OF CORRESPONDING ANALYTICAL EXPRESSION AND USE THEREOF - A computer implemented method ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110257731 | THORACIC AORTA STENT GRAFT WITH ACCESS REGION - A stent graft ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110270375 | INTRODUCER FOR AN ILIAC SIDE BRANCH DEVICE - An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110307048 | PRE-LOADED MULTIPORT DELIVERY DEVICE - A pre-loaded stent graft delivery device and stent graft, the stent graft delivery device. The stent graft has at least one fenestration or side arm and the fenestration is preloaded with an indwelling guide wire. Indwelling access sheaths are provided within auxiliary lumens of a pusher catheter and dilators are preloaded into the access sheaths along with the indwelling guide wire. A handle assembly at a distal end of the guide wire catheter. The handle includes a multiport manifold with access ports to the auxiliary lumens in the pusher catheter. Upon deployment of the stent graft into the vasculature of a patient, the indwelling guide wire can be used to facilitate cathertisation of a side branch or target vessel through the fenestration or be used to stabilise the access sheath during catheterisation, advancement of the access sheath into the target vessel and deployment of a covered or uncovered stent therein through the access sheath. | 12-15-2011 |
20120010696 | THORACIC DEPLOYMENT DEVICE AND STENT GRAFT - A stent graft introducer for intraluminal deployment of a stent graft ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120150245 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION - A method is provided for renal neuromodulation. One step of the method includes providing an expandable support member having a cuff-like configuration and including a main body portion (MBP). The MBP includes a lumen for engaging a wall of a blood vessel including a portion of a renal vasculature. At least one electrode connected with the MBP is arranged to selectively deliver electric current to a desired location. An insulative material is attached to at least a portion of the MBP. Next, the MBP is implanted extravascularly so that the MBP is in direct contact with a portion of the renal vasculature. At least one electrode is positioned substantially adjacent a desired location where modulation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is effective to alter renal function. Electric current is then delivered to the at least one electrode to effect a change in the SNS. | 06-14-2012 |
20120158121 | HYBRID TYPE A DISSECTION DEVICE - A hybrid stent graft device for treatment of a Type A dissection having a first tubular portion for placement into the ascending aorta and a second tubular portion for extending around the thoracic arch and down the descending aorta is disclosed. The first tubular portion is connectable to the aorta between the sinotubular junction and the brachiocephalic artery so that it essentially replaces the ascending aorta. A temporary bypass tube allows perfusion during an operation. The second tubular portion has an elongate recess outside of the second tubular portion and an aperture defining a fluid flow path into the recess. The recess is intended to engage an outer curve of the thoracic arch to enable blood flow into the arteries of the thoracic arch. An introduction device in combination with the hybrid stent graft described above is also disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120197383 | THORACIC STENT GRAFT WITH GUIDE ARRANGEMENT - A stent graft ( | 08-02-2012 |
20120323299 | ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT WIRE SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOVASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An endovascular delivery system includes an endovascular prosthetic device and a signal active guide wire engaging the endovascular prosthetic device. A rotary encoder is coupled with the guide wire and the endovascular prosthetic device to provide an encoder signal on the guide wire. The encoder signal is indicative of axial angular position of the endovascular prosthetic device during implantation of the endovascular prosthetic device in a body of a patient. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323300 | POWER AND/OR SIGNAL TRIGGER WIRE FOR AN ENDOVASCULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An endovascular graft delivery system includes an endovascular prosthetic device and one or more trigger wires deployably engaging portions of the endovascular prosthetic device. An electrical element is positioned at a proximal end of a trigger wire. The electrical element is in signal communication with the trigger wire to communicate operational signals over the trigger wire. The operational signals may be power or control signals to assist with positioning the endovascular prosthetic device at a desired deployment location. | 12-20-2012 |
20130041456 | BRANCH VESSEL PROSTHESES - The present embodiments provide a branch vessel prosthesis for placement at least partially between a main vessel and a branch vessel of a patient. The branch vessel prosthesis has a graft including a generally tubular body of a biocompatible material. At least one stent is coupled to a proximal region of the graft, and at least one stent is coupled to a distal region of the graft. The proximal region of the graft includes a generally straight configuration in an expanded deployed state that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of a main vessel. The distal region of the graft includes a generally straight configuration in the expanded deployed state that is substantially parallel to a branch vessel. A curvature of a central region varies an angle in which the distal region of the graft is disposed relative to the proximal region. | 02-14-2013 |
20130046339 | FENESTRATION SEALING DEVICE - A sealing device is configured to seal a fenestration within a stent graft. In one example, the sealing device has a biasing member that is used to retain a sealing member adjacent to the fenestration to prevent blood from escaping from the stent graft. The biasing member is configured to pull the sealing member against the fenestration to ensure a proper seal. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046371 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS HAVING MULTIPLE BRANCHES OR FENESTRATIONS AND METHODS OF DEPLOYMENT - A system for facilitating deployment of an endoluminal prosthesis may include a main tubular graft body including a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, a lumen, and a sidewall. A branch may extend from the sidewall and may include a first end opening, a second end opening, and a lumen. A fenestration may be disposed in the sidewall and positioned distal of the second end opening of the branch. A wire segment may include a proximal portion positioned proximal of the proximal end opening and a distal portion positioned distal of the distal end opening. The wire segment extend through the fenestration and through the lumen of the branch in a preloaded configuration. | 02-21-2013 |
20130053945 | RETENTION SYSTEM FOR AN ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE - A delivery system for an endoluminal device including an introducer, the introducer having a distal end intended to remain outside a patient in use and a proximal end. A stent graft having a first and second end is retained upon the introducer, the stent graft defining a fenestration disposed through a wall of the stent graft between the first and second end. A valve arrangement is disposed within an interior lumen of the stent graft about the fenestration. A retention system including a trigger wire engages and retains the valve arrangement away from the fenestration. The fenestration is in fluid communication with the interior lumen of the stent graft. | 02-28-2013 |
20130079870 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS WITH STEERABLE BRANCH - An endoluminal prosthesis may include a tubular main graft body including a sidewall and proximal and distal ends. A first stent may be positioned near the proximal end of the main graft body. A second stent may be positioned adjacent to and distal of the first stent. An opening in the sidewall may be positioned longitudinally between a peak of the first stent and a valley of the second stent. A tubular branch may be disposed in the opening. The branch may include first and second end openings. The branch may be flexibly orientable between a retrograde configuration in which the first end opening is oriented toward the distal end and the second end opening is oriented toward the proximal end and an antegrade configuration in which the first end opening is oriented toward the proximal end and the second end opening is oriented toward the distal end. | 03-28-2013 |
20130172984 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS WITH A VALVE ARRANGEMENT - The present embodiments provide a stent graft having a tubular configuration defining a lumen therethrough, the stent graft having a proximal section and a distal section. A folded section is positioned between the proximal section and the distal section. The folded section includes a first fold directed toward the distal end and engaged with the proximal section and a second fold directed toward the proximal end and engaged with the distal section. A valve arrangement is positioned in at least one of the first and second folds providing access from an exterior of the graft to the interior of the stent graft for insertion of an additional device. | 07-04-2013 |
20140180394 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS HAVING MODULAR BRANCHES AND METHODS OF DEPLOYMENT - The present embodiments provide an endoluminal prosthesis having modular branches, and systems and methods for facilitating deployment of the endoluminal prosthesis. In one example, the endoluminal prosthesis comprises a graft including a bifurcated body of a biocompatible material. The bifurcated body includes distally extending limbs. Limb extensions can be longitudinally and circumferentially adjusted prior to mating with the limbs to enable an “off-the-shelf” prosthesis that can conform to various complex anatomy. When adjusted and mated, fenestrations in the limb extensions can align with branch vessels. | 06-26-2014 |
20140236277 | PRE-LOADED MULTIPORT DELIVERY DEVICE - A pre-loaded stent graft delivery device and stent graft, the stent graft delivery device. The stent graft has at least one fenestration or side arm and the fenestration is preloaded with an indwelling guide wire. Indwelling access sheaths are provided within auxiliary lumens of a pusher catheter and dilators are preloaded into the access sheaths along with the indwelling guide wire. A handle assembly at a distal end of the guide wire catheter. The handle includes a multiport manifold with access ports to the auxiliary lumens in the pusher catheter. Upon deployment of the stent graft into the vasculature of a patient, the indwelling guide wire can be used to facilitate cathertisation of a side branch or target vessel through the fenestration or be used to stabilise the access sheath during catheterisation, advancement of the access sheath into the target vessel and deployment of a covered or uncovered stent therein through the access sheath. | 08-21-2014 |
20140277335 | PROSTHESIS HAVING AN EVERTING PIVOTING FENESTRATION - The present disclosure relates to an endoluminal prosthesis, such as a stent graft that includes one or more fenestrations to accommodate endovascular disease, such as an aneurysm in cases where one or more side branches is involved. In one aspect, the prosthesis includes fenestrations that are pivotable to accommodate the dynamic geometry of the aortic branches. In another aspect, the pivotable fenestrations include a first perimeter, a band of flexible material attached and surrounding the first perimeter, a second perimeter attached to and surrounding the band of flexible material and a support frame disposed about a surface of the band of flexible material. The first perimeter, band of flexible material, and second perimeter have a geometric shape. The support frame includes a plurality of support units having curved segments. The curved segments of the support units may be concave with respect to an exterior surface of the prosthesis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140364931 | INTRODUCER FOR AN ILIAC SIDE BRANCH DEVICE - An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft ( | 12-11-2014 |
20140364932 | INTRODUCER FOR AN ILIAC SIDE BRANCH DEVICE - An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft ( | 12-11-2014 |
20140364933 | INTRODUCER FOR AN ILIAC SIDE BRANCH DEVICE - An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft ( | 12-11-2014 |
20140364934 | INTRODUCER FOR AN ILIAC SIDE BRANCH DEVICE - An introduction arrangement for a fenestrated or branched stent graft ( | 12-11-2014 |