Methods and devices for endoscopic access to the heart
US10952602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2433
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are devices for cardioscopic and pericardioscopic access to the heart, including direct access to the left atrium. In certain embodiments, the device may comprise an atrial portal having a configuration such that the distal end of the atrial portal can access the atrium while the proximal end of the portal can extend to outside of the subject. The devices and methods may also include a pericardioscopic portal for emplacement of the atrial portal. Also, methods for using such atrial portals and pericardial portals to perform surgery on the heart, and in some cases to directly access the left atrium, and systems (e.g., kits) comprising these portals in combination with other therapeutic devices are disclosed.
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