Patents Assigned to Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
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Patent number: 11911269Abstract: A prosthesis can include a collapsible, reexpandable frame comprising first, second, and third sets of struts that define first and second rows of expandable cells. In some embodiments, the struts of the first, second, and third set of struts can be tapered. In some embodiments, the frame can include an intermediate section and an inflow section that is proximal to the intermediate section. The inflow section can include a concave saddle portion that is adjacent the intermediate section, and an outwardly flared portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Padraig Savage, Joseph Callol, Alaena DeStefano, Joshua Dwork, Devin Gosal, Karan Punga, Finn Rinne, Billy Tam
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Patent number: 11819629Abstract: A catheter shaft includes an inner layer defining an innermost circumferential surface of the catheter shaft and defining a lumen of the catheter shaft, and an outer layer defining an outermost circumferential surface of the catheter shaft. The inner layer is formed by a first polymer having a first durometer and a first melting temperature. The outer layer is formed by alternating first and second segments of the first polymer and a second polymer, respectively, that alternate in a circumferential direction. The second polymer has a second durometer softer than the first durometer and a second melting temperature lower than the first melting temperature. Each segment of the alternating first and second segments extend in an axial direction for substantially an entire length of the catheter shaft. A method of forming the catheter shaft via extrusion is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventor: Susheel Deshmukh
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Patent number: 11690713Abstract: A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the tubular stent. The anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a radially-compressible annular scaffold, which is a sinusoidal patterned ring of self-expanding material, and an impermeable membrane extending over the annular scaffold. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which at least segments of the annular scaffold curve radially away from the tubular stent. Alternatively, the anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a plurality of self-expanding segments and an annular sealing element coupled to inner surfaces of the segments. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which the segments curve radially away from the tubular stent and the annular sealing element is positioned between an outer surface of the tubular stent and inner surfaces of the segments.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L.Inventors: Kshitija Garde, Joel Racchini, Paul Rothstein, Jeffrey Sandstrom
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Patent number: 11622858Abstract: A system including a self-expanding prosthesis configured to foreshorten during deployment thereof and a delivery device configured to percutaneously deliver the self-expanding prosthesis. The delivery device includes a handle having an actuator thereon, an outer sheath including a proximal end coupled to the handle and a pusher shaft slidingly disposed within the outer sheath. The pusher shaft has a proximal end coupled to the handle and a distal end configured to releasably couple to the self-expanding prosthesis such that the self-expanding prosthesis axially moves therewith. The inner shaft has a distal portion of the inner shaft that is configured to receive a self-expanding prosthesis thereon. The outer sheath and the pusher shaft are configured to simultaneously move in opposing axial directions via actuation of the actuator on the handle to compensate for the foreshortening of the self-expanding prosthesis during deployment.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Stephen Montgomery, Maro Sciacchitano
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Patent number: 11497604Abstract: A catheter assembly according to the present invention includes a handle assembly, an introducer sheath, and a distal tip assembly. The distal tip assembly can include first and second retaining sleeves and a slotted tip with a non-traumatic tip guard positioned at the proximal end of the slotted tip. The handle assembly can include a fixed main handle and two or more rotating handles that allow a user to control the distal tip assembly of the catheter. Each control knob on the handle assembly controls a portion of the components on the distal tip of the catheter by allowing for precise manipulation of various delivery shafts. Each delivery shaft extends from the handle assembly to respective positions towards the distal end of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventor: John Gallagher
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Patent number: 11298226Abstract: A prosthesis can include a collapsible, reexpandable frame comprising first, second, and third sets of struts that define first and second rows of expandable cells. In some embodiments, the struts of the first, second, and third set of struts can be tapered. In some embodiments, the frame can include an intermediate section and an inflow section that is proximal to the intermediate section. The inflow section can include a concave saddle portion that is adjacent the intermediate section, and an outwardly flared portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Padraig Savage, Joseph Callol, Alaena Destefano, Joshua Dwork, Devin Gosal, Karan Punga, Finn Rinne, Billy Tam
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Patent number: 11284997Abstract: A heart valve prosthesis is provided having a self-expanding multi-level frame that supports a valve body comprising a skirt and plurality of coapting leaflets. The frame transitions between a contracted delivery configuration that enables percutaneous transluminal delivery, and an expanded deployed configuration having an asymmetric hourglass shape. The valve body skirt and leaflets are constructed so that the center of coaptation may be selected to reduce horizontal forces applied to the commissures of the valve, and to efficiently distribute and transmit forces along the leaflets and to the frame. Alternatively, the valve body may be used as a surgically implantable replacement valve prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.LInventors: Than Nguyen, Hung Nguyen, MyKim Nguyen, Stanley Komatsu, Robrecht Michiels
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Patent number: 11284985Abstract: A loading device includes a locking collar assembly including a proximal end, a distal end, and a loading channel formed between the proximal end and the distal end. The device also includes a loading funnel coupled to the distal end of the locking collar assembly at a proximal end of the loading funnel. The loading funnel is configured to store a collapsible medical device in a partially collapsed state within a tapered interior volume of the loading funnel. The tapered interior volume decreases in volume from a distal end of the loading funnel to the proximal end of the loading funnel.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Paraic Frisby, Niall Duffy
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Patent number: 11166815Abstract: A catheter that comprises a sheath that is connected at opposing ends to concentric tubes that move relative to each other in a manner that alternatively covers and exposes a medical device loaded onto the catheter. A portion of the sheath is arranged so as to invert upon itself so that axial movement of one tube relative to the other simultaneously moves the inversion point over or away from the device, alternatively covering or exposing the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.lInventor: Gregory Scott Kelley
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Patent number: 10980634Abstract: In some embodiments, a medical device delivery system includes a catheter and a retainer. The retainer can be engaged with the medical device to restrain relative movement of the medical device in one or more axial and/or radial directions. A variety of retainers and retainer systems are disclosed, many of which can reliably disengage the medical device from the retainer. Methods for using the medical device delivery system are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: John Gallagher, Niall Duffy, Declan Costello, Oisin Cooney
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Patent number: 10973630Abstract: A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the tubular stent. The anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a radially-compressible annular scaffold, which is a sinusoidal patterned ring of self-expanding material, and an impermeable membrane extending over the annular scaffold. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which at least segments of the annular scaffold curve radially away from the tubular stent. Alternatively, the anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a plurality of self-expanding segments and an annular sealing element coupled to inner surfaces of the segments. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which the segments curve radially away from the tubular stent and the annular sealing element is positioned between an outer surface of the tubular stent and inner surfaces of the segments.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Mark Torrianni, Eric Richardson, Kshitija Garde
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Patent number: 10925727Abstract: A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a taper in a distal direction, a coupler, and a flap that radially protrudes from the tip. The flap can be configured to bend against a body lumen to cover at least a portion of the delivery system when the dilator is tracked through the body lumen. A medical device delivery system can include a dilator including a tip having a lumen and a coupler having a lumen. The coupler can be configured to securely connect to the tip such that the lumen of the tip is aligned with the lumen of the coupler to allow a guide wire to pass therethrough. Methods for loading a medical device into a delivery catheter are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Gerry McCaffrey, Noam Miller, Glenn Stante
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Patent number: 10702379Abstract: A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the tubular stent. The anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a radially-compressible annular scaffold, which is a sinusoidal patterned ring of self-expanding material, and an impermeable membrane extending over the annular scaffold. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which at least segments of the annular scaffold curve radially away from the tubular stent. Alternatively, the anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a plurality of self-expanding segments and an annular sealing element coupled to inner surfaces of the segments. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which the segments curve radially away from the tubular stent and the annular sealing element is positioned between an outer surface of the tubular stent and inner surfaces of the segments.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventors: Kshitija Garde, Joel Racchini, Paul Rothstein, Jeffrey Sandstrom
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Patent number: 10631985Abstract: A catheter assembly according to the present invention includes a handle assembly, an introducer sheath, and a distal tip assembly. The distal tip assembly can include first and second retaining sleeves and a slotted tip with a non-traumatic tip guard positioned at the proximal end of the slotted tip. The handle assembly can include a fixed main handle and two or more rotating handles that allow a user to control the distal tip assembly of the catheter. Each control knob on the handle assembly controls a portion of the components on the distal tip of the catheter by allowing for precise manipulation of various delivery shafts. Each delivery shaft extends from the handle assembly to respective positions towards the distal end of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventor: John Gallagher
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Patent number: 10617517Abstract: A prosthesis can include a collapsible, reexpandable frame having first, second, and third sets of struts that define first and second rows of expandable cells. In some embodiments, the struts of the first, second, and third set of struts can be tapered. In some embodiments, the frame can include an intermediate section and an inflow section that is proximal to the intermediate section. The inflow section can include a concave saddle portion that is adjacent the intermediate section, and an outwardly flared portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Padraig Savage, Joseph Callol, Alaena DeStefano, Joshua Dwork, Devin Gosal, Karan Punga, Finn Rinne, Billy Tam
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Patent number: 10478302Abstract: This material comprises an annuloplasty member able to be introduced using a catheter through minimally invasive vascular access, then to be delivered by said catheter and fixed to the valve annulus. According to the invention, it includes at least one catheter comprising at least one guide member able to be deployed from said catheter such that it extends along one portion of the valve annulus of the valve, in the immediate proximity of said valve annulus, and an implant having a helical shape engaged on said guide member, connected, with separation possibility, to actuation means making it possible to cause this implant to move forward while driving it in rotation around its axis; the implant can thus be deployed from the catheter while being simultaneously moved forward and driven in rotation along its axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Jacques R. Seguin, Bruno Lecointe
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Patent number: 10478291Abstract: A heart valve prosthesis is provided having a self-expanding multi-level frame that supports a valve body comprising a skirt and plurality of coapting leaflets. The frame transitions between a contracted delivery configuration that enables percutaneous transluminal delivery, and an expanded deployed configuration having an asymmetric hourglass shape. The valve body skirt and leaflets are constructed so that the center of coaptation may be selected to reduce horizontal forces applied to the commissures of the valve, and to efficiently distribute and transmit forces along the leaflets and to the frame. Alternatively, the valve body may be used as a surgically implantable replacement valve prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.LInventors: Than Nguyen, Hung Nguyen, MyKim Nguyen, Stanley Komatsu, Robrecht Michiels
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Patent number: 10413401Abstract: A transcatheter valve prosthesis includes an expandable tubular stent, a prosthetic valve within the stent, and an anti-paravalvular leakage component coupled to and encircling the tubular stent. The anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a radially-compressible annular scaffold, which is a sinusoidal patterned ring of self-expanding material, and an impermeable membrane extending over the annular scaffold. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which at least segments of the annular scaffold curve radially away from the tubular stent. Alternatively, the anti-paravalvular leakage component includes a plurality of self-expanding segments and an annular sealing element coupled to inner surfaces of the segments. The anti-paravalvular leakage component has an expanded configuration in which the segments curve radially away from the tubular stent and the annular sealing element is positioned between an outer surface of the tubular stent and inner surfaces of the segments.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: MEDTRONIC CV LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.Inventors: Carol Eberhardt, Gopikrishnan Soundararajan, Kenny Dang, Hussain Rangwala
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Patent number: 10329066Abstract: A visualization device for use with a loading tray includes a frame comprising a floor, a first side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor, and a second side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor and spaced from the first side wall. The visualization device further includes a mirror abutting the floor of the frame. A magnifying glass may also be supported by top edges of the first and second side walls, or by runners coupled to the top edges of the first and second side walls. The visualization device may be slideably disposed in a reservoir of a loading tray.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventors: Dawn Kruetzfeldt, Glenn Stante, Sameer Upadhyaya
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Patent number: 10321997Abstract: A catheter that comprises a sheath that is connected at opposing ends to concentric tubes that move relative to each other in a manner that alternatively covers and exposes a medical device loaded onto the catheter. A portion of the sheath is arranged so as to invert upon itself so that axial movement of one tube relative to the other simultaneously moves the inversion point over or away from the device, alternatively covering or exposing the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventor: Gregory Scott Kelley