Lock and release mechanisms for trans-catheter implantable devices

US11311399B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• John J. Desrosiers · San Clemente, US
• Daniel James Murray · Cincinnati, US
• Michael G. Valdez · Riverside, US
• Liron Tayeb · Azor, IL
• David Maimon · Haifa, IL
• Eitan Atias · Nes Ziona, IL
• Adi Carmi · Ganei Tikva, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 16, 2019
• Grant date: Apr 26, 2022
• Expiry date: Mar 26, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/3956
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Delivery systems and catheters including lock and release connectors for implantable devices and methods for retaining, positioning, and deploying a medical device are disclosed. The lock and release connectors can include a body and at least one door engaged with the body, wherein the door is moveable from a first position to a second position. The lock and release connectors can further include at least one fastener connecting at least one end of the door to the body. The door can be integral with the body or connected and can comprise a shape memory material and/or other materials.