Telescoping catheter delivery system for left heart endocardial device placement
US9072872B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transseptal catheter delivery system includes an elongate first tubular member and an elongate second tubular member receivable within the first tubular member. The first tubular member includes an adjustable portion adjacent a distal end. The second tubular member is adapted to receive an instrument to be placed in the left ventricle, and includes a curved portion adjacent its distal end in a relaxed state. The adjustable portion is deflectable toward the atrial septum to guide a puncturing tool and/or guide insertion of the second tubular member through a septal puncture into the left atrium. Within the left atrium, the curved portion is oriented toward the left ventricle to guide insertion of a guide wire, and subsequently the second tubular member, into the left ventricle. Methods of transvenously accessing a left ventricle are also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.