Patents Assigned to IDX Medical, Ltd.
  • Patent number: 10314585
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: IDx Medical, Ltd., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Delos M. Cosgrove, III
  • Patent number: 10285712
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: Idx Medical, Ltd., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, III, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 10166024
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignees: IDx Medical, Ltd., Atricure Inc., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Jason I. Glithero, Michael W. Goldenbogen, Chadd R. Tyler, Todd A. Hall, Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Patent number: 9119627
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignees: IDX MEDICAL, LTD, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Publication number: 20130245652
    Abstract: A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth. The method includes implanting the clamp by positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage. At least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions is biased toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage. Tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces retains the clamp in place on the appendage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, IDX MEDICAL, LTD.
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 8465507
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignees: IDX Medical, Ltd., The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Publication number: 20120059400
    Abstract: A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicants: IDX MEDICAL, LTD, THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, ATRICURE, INC.
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Jason I. Glithero, Michael W. Goldenbogen, Chadd R. Tyler, Todd A. Hall, Delos M. Cosgrove
  • Publication number: 20100082047
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicants: IDX MEDICAL, LTD., THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Patent number: 7645285
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignees: IDX Medical, Ltd, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Delos M. Cosgrove, Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky
  • Publication number: 20090012545
    Abstract: A clamp (10) having at least first and second elongate clamping portions (2, 4) adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure (40). The first and second elongate clamping portions (2, 4) respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members (6, 8) configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions (2, 4) toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions (2, 4) from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure (40). The clamp (10) is shaped annularly such that it may surround the hollow anatomical structure (40) in the open position and reorient into a flattened shape in the clamping position to occlude the hollow interior of the hollow anatomical structure (40). Apparatus of the invention further include clamp delivery and actuation devices (80, 200) adapted to deploy the clamp (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicants: IDX MEDICAL, LTD., ATRICURE, INC.
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Jason I. Glithero, Michael W. Goldenbogen, Chadd R. Tyler, Todd A. Hall
  • Publication number: 20050277959
    Abstract: A device for occluding a hollow anatomical structure includes a clamp having at least first and second clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the anatomical structure. At least one of the first and second clamping portions is movable toward the other from an open position to a clamping or closed position to occlude the anatomical structure. The clamp has an annular shape configured to surround the hollow anatomical structure in the open position and a flattened shape in the clamping position configured to occlude the hollow interior of the anatomical structure. The clamp is preferably covered with fabric to promote tissue ingrowth. A clamp delivery and actuation device is provided for allowing the clamp to be applied in either an open surgical procedure or a minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: IDX Medical, Ltd.
    Inventors: Delos Cosgrove, Warren Williamson, Craig Berky
  • Patent number: 6659270
    Abstract: A suture package (30) including a panel having a series of superimposed subpanels (32a). A suture (20) loops back and forth on the subpanels (32a) such that adjacent loops are retained on adjacent subpanels (32a) and the adjacent subpanels separate the adjacent loops from one another. In the preferred embodiment, an accordion style panel (32) is utilized and the series of subpanels (32a) are folded into a superimposed relationship. Various features are incorporated to reduce the instances or likelihood of kinking and tangling of the suture (20) when pulled from the package (30) by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: IDX Medical, Ltd.
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky, Paul A. Spence, Mark Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20020175091
    Abstract: A suture package (30) including a panel having a series of superimposed subpanels (32a). A suture (20) loops back and forth on the subpanels (32a) such that adjacent loops are retained on adjacent subpanels (32a) and the adjacent subpanels separate the adjacent loops from one another. In the preferred embodiment, an accordion style panel (32) is utilized and the series of subpanels (32a) are folded into a superimposed relationship. Various features are incorporated to reduce the instances or likelihood of kinking and tangling of the suture (20) when pulled from the package (30) by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: IDX Medical, Ltd.
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, Craig B. Berky, Paul A. Spence, Mark Ortiz
  • Patent number: 6080173
    Abstract: A surgical punch prevents tissue debris associated with punching a hole in a patient's tissue, such as an aorta during an anastomosis procedure, from reentering the patient's bloodstream. The punch includes elements that move the debris away from the cutting site and then capture that debris inside the instrument. The punch also includes means for aligning the punch with the selected site and for atraumatically holding the tissue prior to cutting. Various means for moving the tissue debris and for trapping the tissue debris in the instrument are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: IDx Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Warren P. Williamson, IV, Craig B. Berky, Paul A. Spence, Mark Ortiz