Medical devices to facilitate tissue stabilization for heart failure
US9044570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for the stabilization of heart tissue to treat congestive heart failure using a therapeutic composition are discussed. The therapeutic composition can comprise an elastin stabilization agent, a collagen stabilization agent, or a combination thereof and be applied to the pericardium, to the outer surface of the myocardium, or a combination thereof using a catheter type of device with an attached reservoir. Controlled placement and release of the therapeutic composition can be achieved using a delivery vehicle to formulate the composition.
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