Transvascular and transcameral device access and closure

US10376253B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services · US

Inventors

• Robert J. Lederman · Bethesda, US
• Ozgur Kocaturk · Rockville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 27, 2013
• Grant date: Aug 13, 2019
• Expiry date: Aug 19, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/1139
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Transcatheter methods are disclosed for introducing a large transcatheter implant or other device into an artery from an adjacent vein, for example from the inferior vena cava into the abdominal aorta. Such an access route can be formed by direct puncture through the adjoining vessels. In addition, methods and devices are also disclosed for closing arteriovenous fistulas or other cardiovascular passageways.