Patents Assigned to Medtronic Vascular Galway
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Patent number: 11857413Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve including a stent frame and a valve structure. The valve structure is disposed within a lumen of the stent frame. The stent frame is configured to self-expand from a compressed condition for transluminal delivery. The stent frame has a lattice structure forming a tubular shape defining a circumference and a plurality of closed cells arranged to define a band exhibiting a variable radial stiffness. The prosthesis can be deployed such that the band applies a minimal force on to anatomical locations relating to the heart's conductive pathways. A region of the band otherwise having low radial stiffness is located at or over a conductive pathway upon final implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAYInventors: Rodney Bell, Declan Costello
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Patent number: 11786368Abstract: The present invention is directed to prostheses including a support structure having a proximal end and a distal end, and a motion limiting member attached to the distal end of the support structure, wherein the motion limiting member is configured to restrict radial expansion of the distal end of the support structure. Methods for delivering the prosthesis are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Igor Kovalsky, Yossi Tuval
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Patent number: 11779730Abstract: In some examples, a device includes a body configured to receive an elongated medical device, and a conductive element configured to contact a touchscreen of a computing device. An amount of contact between the conductive element and the touchscreen varies based on the compressive force applied to the elongated medical device when the elongated medical device is received within the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Francis Denis McEvoy, Arthur Linnane
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Patent number: 11666314Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for closing an apical hole in a heart of a subject, including a hole-closure device that includes a tissue-attachment portion configured to attach to cardiac tissue around the apical hole, and a collapsible portion coupled to the tissue-attachment portion and configured to close the hole by collapsing inwardly inside the apical hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventor: Yossi Tuval
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Patent number: 11622855Abstract: A valve prosthesis and methods for implanting the prosthesis are provided. The prosthesis generally includes a self-expanding frame and two or more engagement arms. A valve prosthesis is sutured to the self-expanding frame. Each engagement arm corresponds to a native mitral valve leaflet. At least one engagement arm immobilizes the native leaflets, and holds the native leaflets close to the main frame. The prosthetic mitral valve frame also includes two or more anchor attachment points. Each anchor attachment point is attached to one or more anchors that help attach the valve prosthesis to the heart.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAYInventors: Niall Duffy, Gavin Kenny, Fabio Bartolozzi
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Patent number: 11589987Abstract: A prosthesis retaining assembly for securing an implantable prosthesis to a catheter assembly can include a first member including a prosthesis retaining slot configured to retain a portion of the prosthesis. The retaining slot can have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width. The first portion can be distal to the second portion. The second width can be larger than the first width, and the retaining slot can have an opening at a first surface of the first member. The prosthesis retaining assembly can also include a second member configured to be move relative to the first member. The second member can be configured to move to a position that obstructs a portion of the opening of the retaining slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited CompanyInventor: Noam Miller
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Patent number: 11504233Abstract: Valve introducer systems and methods for implanting heart valve prostheses are disclosed, where a valve introducer includes an adjustable deployment mechanism comprising a deployment element and an implantation depth controlling element having a distal end and an adjustable length. The valve introducer also includes a tubular member having a distal end, configured to deliver a heart valve prosthesis, and a length extending from a fixed reference point. The implantation depth controlling element can comprise an inner and an outer cylinder, such as where the outer cylinder has interior threads, and the inner cylinder has exterior threads. The adjustable deployment element can include a depth gauge, wherein the depth gauge indicates the length the tubular member extends beyond a fixed reference point. In certain embodiments, the adjustable deployment element can also be configured to be secured to a cannula.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Declan Costello, Ronan Rogers, Edmond Sheahan, Damian Carr
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Patent number: 11491036Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for crimping a medical device are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for reducing the diameter of a collapsible heart valve prosthesis to be loaded onto a delivery device. The devices, systems, and methods using at least one funnel to crimp the heart valve prosthesis and load it onto the delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAYInventors: Niall Duffy, Marian Lally, Philip Haarstad, Frank Harewood, Igor Kovalsky, Jason Quill, Daniel Gelfman, Ana Menk, Darren Janzig, Shyam Gokaldas, Kenneth Dale Warnock, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220313432Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve including a stent frame and a valve structure. The valve structure is disposed within a lumen of the stent frame. The stent frame is configured to self-expand from a compressed condition for transluminal delivery. The stent frame has a lattice structure forming a tubular shape defining a circumference and a plurality of closed cells arranged to define a band exhibiting a variable radial stiffness. The prosthesis can be deployed such that the band applies a minimal force on to anatomical locations relating to the heart's conductive pathways. A region of the band otherwise having low radial stiffness is located at or over a conductive pathway upon final implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Rodney Bell, Declan Costello
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Patent number: 11432925Abstract: A prosthesis retaining assembly for securing an implantable prosthesis to a catheter assembly can include a first member including a prosthesis retaining slot configured to retain a portion of the prosthesis. The retaining slot can have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width. The first portion can be distal to the second portion. The second width can be larger than the first width, and the retaining slot can have an opening at a first surface of the first member. The prosthesis retaining assembly can also include a second member configured to be move relative to the first member. The second member can be configured to move to a position that obstructs a portion of the opening of the retaining slot.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Galway Unlimited CompanyInventor: Noam Miller
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Patent number: 11395736Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve including a stent frame and a valve structure. The valve structure is disposed within a lumen of the stent frame. The stent frame is configured to self-expand from a compressed condition for transluminal delivery. The stent frame has a lattice structure forming a tubular shape defining a circumference and a plurality of closed cells arranged to define a band exhibiting a variable radial stiffness. The prosthesis can be deployed such that the band applies a minimal force on to anatomical locations relating to the heart's conductive pathways. A region of the band otherwise having low radial stiffness is located at or over a conductive pathway upon final implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Rodney Bell, Declan Costello
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Patent number: 11376120Abstract: A transcatheter valve prosthesis is disclosed that has a compressed, delivery configuration and an expanded configuration for deployment within a native heart valve. The valve prosthesis includes a self-expanding frame and a prosthetic valve component. The self-expanding frame includes a valve receiving portion defining an opening therethrough and first and second anchors at opposing ends of the valve receiving portion. The valve receiving portion is substantially planar and the first and second anchors are oriented substantially perpendicular to the valve receiving portion when the valve prosthesis is in the expanded configuration. The prosthetic valve component is disposed within the opening of the valve receiving portion and secured thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAYInventor: Declan Costello
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Patent number: 11291543Abstract: Heart valve delivery systems and methods of delivering and implanting heart valves using delivery catheters are disclosed. The delivery systems can include a handle assembly which can include a first control mechanism, a second control mechanism, and a decoupling mechanism. The delivery systems can also include a delivery catheter extending from the handle assembly. The delivery catheter can include an outer shaft, which can be controlled by the first control mechanism; a prosthesis containing capsule comprising a proximal capsule portion connected to the outer shaft, and a distal capsule portion releasably coupled to the proximal capsule portion. After deploying a valve prosthesis, the capsule can be closed by activating the decoupling mechanism in the handle to rapidly close the distal and proximal capsule portions together. The delivery system can also include a centering element to guide the distal and proximal capsule portions together.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAYInventors: Declan Costello, Patrick Griffin, John Gallagher, Gavin Kenny, Edmond Sheahan
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Patent number: 11241311Abstract: Medical device delivery assemblies are disclosed. The assembly may include a catheter-based delivery system. The assembly may include a pacing element to pace a patient's heart before, during, or after a procedure. The pacing element may be a detachable, implanting pacing element. The pacing element may be an implantable pacemaker and the implantable pacemaker may be disposed on a catheter-based delivery system. The assembly may include a prosthetic heart valve with one or more pacing elements on it. The pacing element may include a pacing strip or strips. These strips may be conductive or insulative. These strips may prevent, treat, or correct abnormal electrical communication in a heart.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Mark Casley, Declan Costello
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Patent number: 11141572Abstract: A guidewire is coupled to a control module and extends through a lumen of the control module. The control module operates to transition between a first control state wherein the control module allows movement of the guidewire relative to a catheter and a second control state wherein relative axial movement between the catheter and guidewire is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Niall Duffy, John Gallagher, Gerry McCaffrey
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Patent number: 11007052Abstract: A prosthesis for implantation at a native semilunar valve site of a subject can include a support structure configured such that in a first rotational disposition of the prosthesis with respect to the native semilunar valve, a tactile feedback sensation is provided to a user implanting the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: JENAVALVE TECHNOLOGY, INC., MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAY LIMITEDInventors: Philipp Bonhoeffer, Younes Boudjemline
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Patent number: 10973635Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for crimping a medical device are disclosed. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for reducing the diameter of a collapsible heart valve prosthesis to be loaded onto a delivery device. The devices, systems, and methods using at least one funnel to crimp the heart valve prosthesis and load it onto the delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAYInventors: Niall Duffy, Marian Lally, Philip Haarstad, Frank Harewood, Igor Kovalsky, Jason Quill, Daniel Gelfman, Ana Menk, Darren Janzig, Shyam Gokaldas, Kenneth Dale Warnock, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210077258Abstract: A heart valve therapy system including a delivery device and a stented valve. The delivery device includes an outer sheath, an inner shaft, an optional hub assembly, and a plurality of tethers. In a delivery state, a stent frame of the prosthesis is crimped over the inner shaft and maintained in a compressed condition by the outer sheath. The tethers are connected to the stent frame. In a partial deployment state, the outer sheath is at least partially withdrawn, allowing the stent frame to self-expand. Tension in the tethers prevents the stent frame from rapidly expanding and optionally allowing recapture. Upon completion of the stent frame expansion, the tethers are withdrawn.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Marian Creaven, Marc Anderson, Kate Corish, Declan Costello, Niall Duffy, Joshua Dwork, John Gallagher, Patrick Griffin, Gavin Kenny, Deirdre McGowan Smyth, John Milroy, Jason Quill, Herinaina Rabarimanantsoa Jamous, Paul Rothstein, Jeffrey Sandstrom, Edmond Sheahan, Frank White
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Patent number: 10869761Abstract: A heart valve therapy system including a delivery device and a stented valve. The delivery device includes an outer sheath, an inner shaft, an optional hub assembly, and a plurality of tethers. In a delivery state, a stent frame of the prosthesis is crimped over the inner shaft and maintained in a compressed condition by the outer sheath. The tethers are connected to the stent frame. In a partial deployment state, the outer sheath is at least partially withdrawn, allowing the stent frame to self-expand. Tension in the tethers prevents the stent frame from rapidly expanding and optionally allowing recapture. Upon completion of the stent frame expansion, the tethers are withdrawn.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Marian Creaven, Marc Anderson, Kate Corish, Declan Costello, Niall Duffy, Joshua Dwork, John Gallagher, Patrick Griffin, Gavin Kenny, Deirdre McGowan Smyth, John Milroy, Jason Quill, Herinaina Rabarimanantsoa Jamous, Paul Rothstein, Jeffrey Sandstrom, Edmond Sheahan, Frank White
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Patent number: 10835376Abstract: The present invention is directed to prostheses including a support structure having a proximal end and a distal end, and a motion limiting member attached to the distal end of the support structure, wherein the motion limiting member is configured to restrict radial expansion of the distal end of the support structure. Methods for delivering the prosthesis are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Medtronic Vascular GalwayInventors: Igor Kovalsky, Yossi Tuval