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Implantable devices for controlling the size and shape of an anatomical structure or lumen

US9107750B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

Richard Cartledge · Hollywood, US
Leonard Y. Lee · New York, US
James I. Fann · Menlo Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 3, 2008
Grant date	Aug 18, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0004
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable device system for controlling the dimensions of internal anatomic passages corrects physiologic dysfunctions resulting from a structural lumen which is either too large or too small. Implantable devices are disclosed which employ various mechanisms for adjusting and maintaining the size of an orifice to which they are attached. Systems permit the implants to be implanted using minimally invasive procedures and permit final adjustments to the dimensions of the implants after the resumption of normal flow of anatomic fluids in situ.

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