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Closure device for left atrial appendage
Assignee: Rex Medical LP
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Filing: 2006-03-30
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Granted: 2014-06-03
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Expires: 2026-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A device for closing a left atrial appendage of a patient comprising a containment member having a first configuration for passage into the left atrial appendage and a second larger configuration, and a wire movable into the containment member in situ to expand the containment member in the left atrial appendage to the second configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. McGuckin, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12122; A61B17/12131; A61B17/1214; A61B17/12145; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00641; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for closing a left atrial appendage of a patient comprising: a containment bag composed of a first material and having a proximal portion with an opening and a distal portion and having a collapsed delivery configuration for passage into the left atrial appendage and a second larger configuration; a wire composed of a second different material and movable into the containment bag in situ for enclosure therein to expand the containment bag in the atrial appendage from the collapsed delivery configuration to the second configuration, the wire positioned proximal of the containment bag in the collapsed delivery configuration of the containment bag; and at least one retaining leg to secure the containment bag in the left atrial appendage, the retaining leg composed of a material different than the first material of the containment bag, the at least one retaining leg movable from a collapsed delivery position for passage into the left atrial appendage to a larger configuration, the least one retaining leg extending distally from the containment bag in the collapsed delivery position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for closing a left atrial appendage of a patient comprising: a containment bag composed of a first material and having a proximal portion with an opening and a distal portion and having a collapsed delivery configuration for passage into the left atrial appendage and a second larger configuration; a wire composed of a second different material and movable into the containment bag in situ for enclosure therein to expand the containment bag in the atrial appendage from the collapsed delivery configuration to the second configuration, the wire positioned proximal of the containment bag in the collapsed delivery configuration of the containment bag; and at least one retaining leg to secure the containment bag in the left atrial appendage, the retaining leg composed of a material different than the first material of the containment bag, the at least one retaining leg movable from a collapsed delivery position for passage into the left atrial appendage to a larger configuration, the least one retaining leg extending distally from the containment bag in the collapsed delivery position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the wire is composed of shape memory material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the wire is retained in a straighter position during delivery and forms a coil shape in the containment bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 , further comprising multiple discrete wires movable into the containment bag in situ to expand the containment bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the containment bag is removably connected to a pusher of a delivery system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 5 , wherein the containment bag has a screw thread for removable connection to the pusher.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one retaining leg is composed of shape memory material movable between a straighter position for delivery and a second position for engaging a wall of the left atrial appendage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 7 . wherein the at least one retaining leg comprises two legs extending in different directions and in the second position the two legs engage the wall of the left atrial appendage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the containment bag contains a roughened outer surface to engage a wall of the appendage to retain the containment bag within the appendage.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for closing a left atrial appendage comprising: a closure device having an enclosed containment bag composed of a first material and a wire composed of a second material different than the first material and movable into the containment bag to expand the containment bag from a collapsed configuration in the left atrial appendage; and a delivery system having a delivery tube containing therein the containment bag and the wire positioned proximal of the containment bag, a first pusher positioned within the delivery tube for advancing the containment bag into the left atrial appendage, the first pusher movable from a proximal position to a distal position to advance the containment bag, and a second pusher positioned proximal of the first pusher in the delivery tube when the containment bag is in a collapsed position within the delivery tube and movable to an advanced position for advancing the wire from the delivery tube into the containment bag.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for closing a left atrial appendage comprising: a closure device having an enclosed containment bag composed of a first material and a wire composed of a second material different than the first material and movable into the containment bag to expand the containment bag from a collapsed configuration in the left atrial appendage; and a delivery system having a delivery tube containing therein the containment bag and the wire positioned proximal of the containment bag, a first pusher positioned within the delivery tube for advancing the containment bag into the left atrial appendage, the first pusher movable from a proximal position to a distal position to advance the containment bag, and a second pusher positioned proximal of the first pusher in the delivery tube when the containment bag is in a collapsed position within the delivery tube and movable to an advanced position for advancing the wire from the delivery tube into the containment bag.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 10 , further comprising a retention member extending from the containment bag to engage tissue to secure the containment member within the appendage.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 10 , wherein the containment bag contains a roughened outer surface to engage a wall of the appendage to secure the containment bag within the appendage.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 10 , wherein the containment bag and the wire are in a collapsed position within the delivery tube for delivery and expand to a larger dimension when delivered from the delivery tube, the wire expanding to a coiled configuration within the containment bag to expand the containment bag.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 13 , wherein the first pusher is removably attached to the containment bag.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system of claim 10 , wherein the second pusher has a first radiopaque marker and the delivery tube has a second radiopaque marker, the first and second markers coming into substantial alignment to indicate to the user completion of advancement of the second pusher.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 10 , further comprising a second wire positionable in the delivery tube after the first wire has been ejected, the second wire movable into the containment bag to further expand the containment bag.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 10 , wherein the closure device has at least one retaining leg extending distally of the containment bag.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 17 , wherein in the delivery tube, the at least one retaining leg is in a substantially straightened position extending distally of the containment bag.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2017-06-02 | 2017-12-02 | 2018-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2021-06-02 | 2021-12-02 | 2022-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2025-06-02 | 2025-12-02 | 2026-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |