Patents by Inventor Erik J. van der Burg

Erik J. van der Burg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of reducing the volume of the heart
    Patent number: 6561969
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, and methods for reducing the volume of a body cavity such as a vessel, or a portion of the heart. The closure catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may thereafter be used to draw the tissue radially inwardly, to reduce the volume of the body cavity. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: ev3 Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. C. Frazier, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael D. Lesh
  • Method and apparatus for accessing the left atrial appendage
    Publication number: 20020169377
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for facilitating access to the left atrium, and specifically the left atrial appendage. The apparatus may comprise a sheath with first and second curved sections that facilitate location of the fossa ovalis and left atrial appendage. The apparatus may further comprise tissue piercing and dilating structures. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc S. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Atrial septal defect closure catheter
    Patent number: 6458100
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Method and apparatus for closing a subcutaneous tissue opening
    Patent number: 6436088
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for patching a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a deployable patch and a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed to secure the patch to surrounding tissue. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Adjustable left atrial appendage occlusion device
    Publication number: 20020111647
    Abstract: Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Alan R. Klenk, Marc s. Kreidler, Stewart M. Kume, Darrell H. Ogi, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Method and apparatus for patching a tissue opening
    Patent number: 6419669
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for patching a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a deployable patch and a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed to secure the patch to surrounding tissue. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Transluminal anastomosis method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6328727
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anastomosis catheter, for achieving a tissue to tissue or synthetic graft to tissue attachment. The catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may be used to achieve end to end or end to side anastomoses. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Anastomosis catheter
    Publication number: 20010049492
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anastomosis catheter, for achieving a tissue to tissue or synthetic graft to tissue attachment. The catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may be used to achieve end to end or end to side anastomoses. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. Van Der Burg
  • Atrial septal defect closure catheter
    Publication number: 20010041915
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Tissue patch deployment catheter
    Publication number: 20010041914
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for patching a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a deployable patch and a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed to secure the patch to surrounding tissue. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Method and apparatus for closing a subcutaneous tissue opening
    Publication number: 20010039434
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for patching a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a deployable patch and a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed to secure the patch to surrounding tissue. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Method of closing an opening in a wall of the heart
    Publication number: 20010039435
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Endoluminal anchor
    Publication number: 20010039436
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anastomosis catheter, for achieving a tissue to tissue or synthetic graft to tissue attachment. The catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may be used to achieve end to end or end to side anastomoses. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Andrew G.C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Method and apparatus for closing intracardiac septal defects
    Patent number: 6290674
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad C. Roue, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg
  • Method of reducing the volume of the heart
    Publication number: 20010014800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, and methods for reducing the volume of a body cavity such as a vessel, or a portion of the heart. The closure catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may thereafter be used to draw the tissue radially inwardly, to reduce the volume of the body cavity. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Andrew G.C. Frazier, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael D. Lesh
  • Method and apparatus for closing a body lumen
    Patent number: 6231561
    Abstract: Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a body cavity such as a vessel, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may thereafter be used to draw the tissue radially inwardly, to close the body cavity. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew G. C. Frazier, Erik J. van der Burg, Michael D. Lesh
  • Method and device for left atrial appendage occlusion
    Patent number: 6152144
    Abstract: A device and method for obliterating or occluding a body cavity or passageway, in particular, the left atrial appendage of a patient's heart. The procedure can be carried out intraoperatively, but is preferably carried out percutaneously by use of a delivery catheter to position an occluding device adjacent a patient's left atrial appendage. The occluding device may prevent the passage of embolic or other material to or from the left atrial appendage by volumetrically filling the appendage, closing the opening of the appendage with an occluding member, or pulling the tissue around the opening of the appendage together and fixing it in a closed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Appriva Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Lesh, Erik J. van der Burg