Trans-catheter ventricular reconstruction structures, methods, and systems for treatment of congestive heart failure and other conditions

US9320513B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BioVentrix, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kevin Van Bladel · Livermore, US
• Lon S. Annest · New York, US
• Murray Sheldon · Martinez, US
• Ernie Heflin · Pleasanton, US
• Andrew Wechsler · Philadelphia, US
• John Stiggelbout · Sausalito, US
• Rovil Arcia · Fremont, US
• John Bower · Livermore, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 13, 2015
• Grant date: Apr 26, 2016
• Expiry date: Mar 13, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2018/1425
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments described include devices, systems, and methods for reducing the distance between two locations in tissue. An anchor may reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along a surface of the heart. Perforating the exterior wall and the septum from an epicardial approach can provide control over the reshaping of the ventricular chamber. Guiding deployment of the implant from along the epicardial access path and another access path into and through the right ventricle provides control over movement of the anchor within the ventricle. The joined epicardial pathway and right atrial pathway allows the tension member to be advanced into the heart through the right atrium and pulled into engagement along the epicardial access path.