Abstract: A device for determining a physical parameter of a tissue opening is provided. The device includes an expandable member which is designed for positioning within a tissue opening such as a valve annulus. The expandable member is capable of expanding while applying an inward radial force indicative of a diameter thereof. When the expandable member is positioned within the tissue opening and expanded, an increase in the inward radial force induced by contact between the expandable member and tissue surrounding the opening can be utilized to derive information relating to the physical parameter of the tissue opening.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 2, 2009
Date of Patent:
April 14, 2015
Assignee:
Assis Medical Ltd.
Inventors:
Moshe Klaiman, Ran Carmeli, Itai Yonat, Eyal Teichman
Abstract: A device for resizing/reshaping a tissue opening is provided. The device includes a cage structure which is positionable within the tissue opening and is radially expandable therein while enabling flow therethrough while it is fully expanded and biased against a tissue defining the tissue opening.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 3, 2011
Publication date:
May 23, 2013
Applicant:
Assis Medical Ltd.
Inventors:
Ran Carmeli, Eyal Teichman, Guy Kotlizky
Abstract: A device for determining a physical parameter of a tissue opening is provided. The device includes an expandable member which is designed for positioning within a tissue opening such as a valve annulus. The expandable member is capable of expanding while applying an inward radial force indicative of a diameter thereof. When the expandable member is positioned within the tissue opening and expanded, an increase in the inward radial force induced by contact between the expandable member and tissue surrounding the opening can be utilized to derive information relating to the physical parameter of the tissue opening.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 2, 2009
Publication date:
October 6, 2011
Applicant:
ASSIS MEDICAL LTD.
Inventors:
Moshe Klaiman, Ran Carmeli, Itai Yonat, Eyal Teichman