Device and method for minimizing heart displacements during a beating heart surgical procedure
US6110187A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for minimizing displacements of the heart when performing a beating heart surgical procedure including two heart engaging members. The heart engaging members are slidably coupled to a retractor. The heart engaging members may be rotated and extended as necessary to reach the target site on the patient's heart. The heart engaging members have curved distal ends which are configured to engage a coronary shunt positioned in the coronary artery. A suture extends around the coronary and is coupled to the heart engaging members.
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