Patents Assigned to Miracor Medical Systems GmbH
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Publication number: 20130165736Abstract: Some embodiments of a system or method for treating heart tissue can include a control system and catheter device operated in a manner to intermittently occlude a heart vessel for controlled periods of time that provide redistribution of blood flow. In particular embodiments, the system and methods may be configured to monitor at least one input signal detected at a coronary sinus and thereby execute a process for determining a satisfactory time period for the occlusion of the coronary sinus. In further embodiments, after the occlusion of the coronary sinus is released, the control system can be configured to select the duration of the release phase before the starting the next occlusion cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: MIRACOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Werner Mohl, Gregor Neumayr, Alem Jusic
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Patent number: 8454523Abstract: In a method for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, in which in an alternating manner the coronary sinus is occluded by an occlusion device and the occlusion is released, the curve of the fluid pressure occurring in the coronary sinus after the release of the occlusion is estimated by calculation and the time of the beginning of the next occlusion is determined as a function of the estimated pressure curve.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Werner Mohl, Ilinka Kajgana
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Publication number: 20130090679Abstract: Some systems and methods for operating a vessel occlusion catheter may include a control and inflation device to control the filling of the balloon in such a manner that the vessel wall will not be overstressed while the safe occlusion of the blood vessel is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: MIRACOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: MIRACOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBH
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Publication number: 20130090678Abstract: Some systems and methods for operating a vessel occlusion catheter may include a control and inflation device to control the filling of the balloon in such a manner that the vessel wall will not be overstressed while the safe occlusion of the blood vessel is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Miracor Medical Systems GmbH
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Publication number: 20120323065Abstract: In a method for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, in which the coronary sinus is occluded using an occlusion device, the fluid pressure in the occluded coronary sinus is continuously measured and stored, the fluid pressure curve is determined as a function of time, and the occlusion of the coronary sinus is triggered and/or released as a function of at least one characteristic value derived from the measured pressure values. The pressure increase and/or pressure decrease per time unit each occurring at a heart beat are used as characteristic values.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Werner Mohl, Loay Alzubaidi
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Publication number: 20120316383Abstract: In a catheter (2) to assist the performance of a heart (1) with at least one pump (7), the pump is formed as a rotary pump at the distal end of the catheter (2), the rotor (6) lying distally on the outer side being coupled via a magneto coupling with a drive wheel (21), formed as a hydraulically or pneumatically operated paddle wheel, arranged inside the catheter (2). The driving fluid is supplied to the paddle wheel via a lumen (22) of the catheter (2) and is carried off via a further lumen (23) of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: MIRACOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Publication number: 20120277786Abstract: Some systems and methods for treating heart tissue may include instruments for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus using a coronary sinus occlusion catheter device. In some embodiments, the coronary sinus occlusion catheter can be used before or during a coronary intervention procedure in which a blockage in a heart is repaired or removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: MIRACOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Publication number: 20120245615Abstract: In a method for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, in which in an alternating manner the coronary sinus is occluded by an occlusion device and the occlusion is released, the curve of the fluid pressure occurring in the coronary sinus after the release of the occlusion is estimated by calculation and the time of the beginning of the next occlusion is determined as a function of the estimated pressure curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: MIRACOR MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Werner Mohl, Ilinka Kajgana
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Patent number: 8267887Abstract: Some embodiments of a system or method for treating heart tissue can include a catheter device that provides a user with the ability to perform a number of heart treatment tasks (before, during, and after a cardiac surgery or a percutaneous coronary intervention). In particular embodiments, the catheter device can be used to (i) precondition heart muscle tissue before the heart is isolated from the circulatory system, (ii) deliver cardioplegia into the coronary sinus during the cardiac surgery when the heart is isolated from the circulatory system, and (iii) control the blood flow through the heart after the heart is reconnected with the circulatory system. In some embodiments, the catheter device can perform some or all of: (i) intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, (ii) delivering a treatment fluid into the coronary sinus, and (iii) monitoring a flow rate of blood passing from the coronary sinus to the right atrium.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Patent number: 8262580Abstract: In a method for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, in which the coronary sinus is occluded using an occlusion device, the fluid pressure in the occluded coronary sinus is continuously measured and stored, the fluid pressure curve is determined as a function of time, and the occlusion of the coronary sinus is triggered and/or released as a function of at least one characteristic value derived from the measured pressure values. The pressure increase and/or pressure decrease per time unit each occurring at a heart beat are used as characteristic values.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Werner Mohl, Loay Alzubaidi
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Patent number: 8255050Abstract: In a catheter (2) to assist the performance of a heart (1) with at least one pump (7), the pump is formed as a rotary pump at the distal end of the catheter (2), the rotor (6) lying distally on the outer side being coupled via a magneto coupling with a drive wheel (21), formed as a hydraulically or pneumatically operated paddle wheel, arranged inside the catheter (2). The driving fluid is supplied to the paddle wheel via a lumen (22) of the catheter (2) and is carried off via a further lumen (23) of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Patent number: 8177722Abstract: In a method for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, in which in an alternating manner the coronary sinus is occluded by an occlusion device and the occlusion is released, the curve of the fluid pressure occurring in the coronary sinus after the release of the occlusion is estimated by calculation and the time of the beginning of the next occlusion is determined as a function of the estimated pressure curve.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Werner Mohl, Ilinka Kajgana
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Patent number: 8177704Abstract: Some embodiments of a system or method for treating heart tissue can include a control system and catheter device operated in a manner to intermittently occlude a heart vessel for controlled periods of time that provide redistribution of blood flow. In particular embodiments, the system and methods may be configured to monitor at least one input signal detected at a coronary sinus and thereby execute a process for determining a satisfactory time period for the occlusion of the coronary sinus. In further embodiments, after the occlusion of the coronary sinus is released, the control system can be configured to select the duration of the release phase before the starting the next occlusion cycle.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Werner Mohl, Gregor Neumayr, Alem Jusic
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Patent number: 8162813Abstract: In a method for the intermittent occlusion of a vein draining the organ system, in which the vein is occluded by an occlusion device, the fluid pressure in the occluded vein is continuously measured and stored, the behavior of the fluid pressure is determined as a function of time, and the occlusion of the vein is triggered and/or released as a function of at least one characteristic value derived from the pressure measurements, pressure is applied during the occlusion in a pulsating manner. The device for the intermittent occlusion of a vein, including an occlusion device, a pressure measuring device for continuously measuring the fluid pressure in the occluded vein, and a memory for storing the fluid pressure behavior as a function of time, and a pulsating device are provided for applying a pulsating pressure in the occluded vein.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Publication number: 20110295302Abstract: Some systems and methods for treating heart tissue may include instruments for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus using a coronary sinus occlusion catheter device. In some embodiments, the coronary sinus occlusion catheter can be used before or during a coronary intervention procedure in which a blockage in a heart is repaired or removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Publication number: 20110295301Abstract: Some embodiments of a balloon catheter device for introduction into a body vessel, in particular the coronary sinus, can include a catheter shaft which carries an inflatable balloon on its distal portion and in which a plurality of different lumens are formed. In particular embodiments, a system for treating heart tissue can include a coronary sinus occlusion catheter configured for improved deliverability to the coronary sinus and for thereafter performing intermittent occlusion of the coronary sinus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Jon H. Hoem, Oliver A. Kohr
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Publication number: 20110295177Abstract: Some embodiments of a system or method for treating heart tissue can include a catheter device that provides a user with the ability to perform a number of heart treatment tasks (before, during, and after a cardiac surgery or a percutaneous coronary intervention). In particular embodiments, the catheter device can be used to (i) precondition heart muscle tissue before the heart is isolated from the circulatory system, (ii) deliver cardioplegia into the coronary sinus during the cardiac surgery when the heart is isolated from the circulatory system, and (iii) control the blood flow through the heart after the heart is reconnected with the circulatory system. In some embodiments, the catheter device can perform some or all of: (i) intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, (ii) delivering a treatment fluid into the coronary sinus, and (iii) monitoring a flow rate of blood passing from the coronary sinus to the right atrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Publication number: 20110202084Abstract: Some systems and methods for operating a vessel occlusion catheter may include a control and inflation device to control the filling of the balloon in such a manner that the vessel wall will not be overstressed while the safe occlusion of the blood vessel is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventors: Jon H. Hoem, Oliver A. Kohr
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Publication number: 20110196297Abstract: In a method for intermittently occluding the coronary sinus, in which the coronary sinus is occluded using an occlusion device, the fluid pressure in the occluded coronary sinus is continuously measured and stored, the fluid pressure curve is determined as a function of time, and the occlusion of the coronary sinus is triggered and/or released as a function of at least one characteristic value derived from the measured pressure values. The pressure increase and/or pressure decrease per time unit each occurring at a heart beat are used as characteristic values.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2010Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl
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Publication number: 20110009687Abstract: In a catheter (2) to assist the performance of a heart (1) with at least one pump (7), the pump is formed as a rotary pump at the distal end of the catheter (2), the rotor (6) lying distally on the outer side being coupled via a magneto coupling with a drive wheel (21), formed as a hydraulically or pneumatically operated paddle wheel, arranged inside the catheter (2). The driving fluid is supplied to the paddle wheel via a lumen (22) of the catheter (2) and is carried off via a further lumen (23) of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: Miracor Medical Systems GmbHInventor: Werner Mohl