Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall

a technology of tissue wall and connector, which is applied in the field of devices, systems and methods for implanting and using connectors in tissue walls, can solve the problems of inability to perform most complex procedures associated with bodily fluids, inconvenient operation, and inability to perform etc., to achieve the effect of simplifying the in-vivo beating heart treatment of cardiac patients

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-04-02
A T I ADVANCED MEDICAL TECH
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Benefits of technology

The connector system facilitates less invasive cardiac procedures by providing a secure, fluid-tight access port that reduces bleeding complications and simplifies closure, allowing for effective treatment of cardiac patients without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass.

Problems solved by technology

For this control, extra space often is required to conduct these interventions; therefore, highly invasive procedures may be required for surgery within these cavities, especially while maintaining organ function.
Because of the importance of heart function and the complexities associated with this pressurized system, some of the most complex procedures associated with bodily fluids are performed on this organ.
However, due to challenges in forming a hole in the ventricle of an active heart and then securely suturing a traditional conduit in place, on-pump techniques remain the standard for VAD implantation.
This surgery is highly invasive, and therefore, the population that may survive such a procedure is limited to those who are strong surgical candidates.
However, the AAC insertion procedure has been poorly accepted, with or without cardiopulmonary bypass, and has not been as technically straightforward as direct aortic valve replacement.
The current techniques and technology available to perform AAC insertion were originally designed to be performed on-pump, either with an arrested or fibrillating heart, and are therefore, highly invasive.
Although off-pump cases have been described, they can be technically difficult due to the shortcomings of presently available conduits and systems for installing such conduits.
For example, because existing conduits require the use of sutures to reliably secure the conduits in place, it is often difficult for surgeons or other clinicians to insert such sutures reliably in active cardiac and / or vascular tissue.

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[0096]Embodiments of the present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all, embodiments of the inventions are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout. The singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” can refer to plural instances unless the context clearly dictates otherwise or unless explicitly stated.

[0097]Embodiments described herein provide devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall to establish, maintain, control, and close a fluid communication between opposing surfaces of the tissue wall. The embodiments may rely, in part, on the mate...

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Embodiments of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall to establish, maintain, control, and close a fluid communication between opposing surfaces of the tissue wall. The connector may include an anchoring device, a port, and a coupler device. The anchoring device may be configured for advancing at least partially through the tissue wall. The port may be positioned about a proximal end of the anchoring device, and the port may define an aperture therethrough. The coupler device may be positioned about a proximal end of the port, and the coupler device may be configured for coupling to a medical device.

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CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 854,340, filed Sep. 15, 2015, now allowed, which is a continuation of PCT Application No. PCT / US2014 / 028346 filed Mar. 14, 2014 which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 793,643 filed Mar. 15, 2013, 61 / 842,810 filed Jul. 3, 2013, 61 / 859,608 filed Jul. 29, 2013, and 61 / 865,908 filed Aug. 14, 2013, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herewith.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall to establish, maintain, control, and close a fluid communication between opposing surfaces of the tissue wall.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In the human body, various organs contain fluids both in liquid and gaseous forms within tissue layers or cavities formed by tissue. These liquids may or may not be contained under pressure. The tiss...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61M1/12A61M1/10A61M39/10A61M39/02A61M60/178A61M60/216A61M60/857A61M60/861A61M60/896
CPCA61M39/0247A61M1/1008A61M39/1011A61M1/125A61M2039/1027A61M1/10A61M1/1096A61M1/101A61M1/122A61M25/04A61M2039/0261A61M2039/1033A61M1/1087A61M60/892A61M60/894A61M60/148A61M60/896A61M60/216A61M60/178A61M60/861
InventorJIMENEZ, JORGE HERNANWEST, DUSTIN SETHGREENE, JAMES L.
OwnerA T I ADVANCED MEDICAL TECH