Patents Assigned to MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC
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Publication number: 20240065838Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a tissue anchor is disclosed. The apparatus includes a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end defining the catheter's length, where the distal end has an anchor housing configured to hold a tissue anchor before deployment; and a pusher wire positioned within the catheter tube and extending through the length of the catheter tube. The apparatus is configured to provide a pushing force on the pusher wire from the proximal end of the catheter tube, thus displacing the pusher wire in a distal direction to the pusher wire's fully extended anchor deployment position which in turn deploys the tissue anchor from the anchor housing in the distal direction by pushing the tissue anchor in the distal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. WHITMAN, Peter DATCUK
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Patent number: 11826254Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a tissue anchor is disclosed. The apparatus includes a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end defining the catheter's length, where the distal end has an anchor housing configured to hold a tissue anchor before deployment; and a pusher wire positioned within the catheter tube and extending through the length of the catheter tube. The apparatus is configured to provide a pushing force on the pusher wire from the proximal end of the catheter tube, thus displacing the pusher wire in a distal direction to the pusher wire's fully extended anchor deployment position which in turn deploys the tissue anchor from the anchor housing in the distal direction by pushing the tissue anchor in the distal direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Publication number: 20210205082Abstract: Systems and methods recited herein provide for affixation of a prosthetic valve to surrounding tissue, by at least one anchor and an anchor deployment device. The surgical anchor includs a distal end tapered to a distal tip configured to pierce and anchor into tissue; a proximal head; and a tension component integrally connected with the distal end and the proximal head; wherein the tension component is configured to exert a force on the proximal head when the distal end is anchored into the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Michael P. WHITMAN
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Publication number: 20210106423Abstract: An apparatus for deploying a tissue anchor is disclosed. The apparatus includes a catheter tube having a proximal end and a distal end defining the catheter's length, where the distal end has an anchor housing configured to hold a tissue anchor before deployment; and a pusher wire positioned within the catheter tube and extending through the length of the catheter tube. The apparatus is configured to provide a pushing force on the pusher wire from the proximal end of the catheter tube, thus displacing the pusher wire in a distal direction to the pusher wire's fully extended anchor deployment position which in turn deploys the tissue anchor from the anchor housing in the distal direction by pushing the tissue anchor in the distal direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. WHITMAN, Peter DATCUK
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Patent number: 10959840Abstract: Systems and methods recited herein provide for affixation of a prosthetic valve to surrounding tissue, by at least one anchor and an anchor deployment device. The prosthetic valve device may be compliant with native tissue and may receive the at least one anchor in at least one anchor receptacle to affix the prosthetic valve to native tissue. The anchor may include a distal tip, a proximal head, and a tension component, such that upon deployment into tissue the tension component is situated in a tensioned state to exert a pulling force on the distal end of the anchor.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Michael P. Whitman
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Patent number: 10743854Abstract: A device that, when implanted in the heart, closes the wound and complies with wall motion (i.e., expands and contracts with the myocardium).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Patent number: 10058314Abstract: A device having a plurality of anchors configured to be driven into a tissue, and a closure element extending between the anchors and configured to urge the anchors toward each other, closing a wound and complying with motion of the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Patent number: 9980708Abstract: A device that, when implanted in the heart, closes the wound and complies with wall motion (i.e., expands and contracts with the myocardium).Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Patent number: 9427220Abstract: A device for the repair of tissue and methods of use and manufacturing thereof are described herein. Applications for the use of the device include, e.g., repair of atrial septal defects (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), left atrial appendage closure and stent graft fixation among other applications throughout the anatomy. The implant portion of the device is available in a variety of sizes and configurations to accommodate the vast complexity of the target anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Patent number: 9138211Abstract: A device having a temporary frame configured to carry an implant, the temporary frame being selectably movable between a retracted position and a deployed position, the implant being in a relaxed state when carried by the frame in the retracted position, the implant being in a taut state when carried by the frame in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventor: Michael P. Whitman
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Patent number: 9050065Abstract: A device for the repair of tissue and methods of use and manufacturing thereof are described herein. Applications for the use of the device include, e.g., repair of atrial septal defects (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), left atrial appendage closure and stent graft fixation among other applications throughout the anatomy. The implant portion of the device is available in a variety of sizes and configurations to accommodate the vast complexity of the target anatomy.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Patent number: 8764795Abstract: A device having a plurality of anchors configured to be driven into a tissue, and a closure element extending between the anchors and configured to urge the anchors from a first configuration in which the anchors are a first distance from each other, toward a second configuration in which the anchors are a second distance from each other, the second distance being less than the first distance, wherein the device is configured to maintain the anchors in the first configuration during a surgical intervention and to subsequently allow the anchors to be moved by the closure element toward the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Publication number: 20140039548Abstract: A device that, when implanted in the heart, closes the wound and complies with wall motion (i.e., expands and contracts with the myocardium).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Whitman, Peter Datcuk
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Publication number: 20130211450Abstract: A device having an implant driver configured to anchor a first implant to a first portion of tissue and to anchor a second implant to a second portion of tissue, the first and second anchors being coupled to respective first and second sutures, and a winder configured to twist the first and second sutures together as the sutures are retracted, thereby bringing the first portion of tissue into approximation with the second portion of tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INCInventor: Micro Interventional Devices, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130211426Abstract: A device for the repair of tissue and methods of use and manufacturing thereof are described herein. Applications for the use of the device include, e.g., repair of atrial septal defects (ASD), patent foramen ovale (PFO), left atrial appendage closure and stent graft fixation among other applications throughout the anatomy. The implant portion of the device is available in a variety of sizes and configurations to accommodate the vast complexity of the target anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INCInventor: MICRO INTERVENTIONAL DEVICES, INC