Patents by Inventor Mark A. Pugh
Mark A. Pugh 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).
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Publication number: 20200054453Abstract: An annuloplasty implant is disclosed comprising first and second support members having a coiled configuration in which the first and second support members are arranged as a coil, with two free ends, around a central axis, wherein, in said coiled configuration, said two free ends are displaced from each other with a peripheral off-set distance extending in a coil plane, said coil plane being substantially parallel to an annular periphery of said coil and perpendicular to said central axis, wherein the first and second support members and the respective free ends are configured to be arranged on opposite sides of native heart valve leaflets of a heart valve. A method of implanting an annuloplasty implant at a target site in the heart is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Hans-Reinhard ZERKOWSKI, Olli KERÄNEN, Ger O'CARROL, Mark PUGH, Jake O'REGAN, Stuart DEANE
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Patent number: 10512541Abstract: A medical device for delivering and retrieving a medical implant is disclosed comprising a sheath, a wire having a distal end and being movable in a lumen of the sheath in a longitudinal direction of the sheath. The distal end comprises a locking structure for receiving and interlock with a complementary mating surface of a medical implant, wherein the locking structure comprises a first locking surface aligned in a first radial direction to lock rotational movement of the implant, when received in the locking structure, around the longitudinal direction. The wire comprises a pivotable locking portion having an open and a closed position, the locking portion has a locking structure with a recess locking movement of the implant, when received in the locking structure, in the longitudinal direction, when the locking portion is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Medtentia International Ltd. OyInventors: Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Ger O'Carroll, Mark Pugh
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Patent number: 10349934Abstract: An annuloplasty stitching device (1) is disclosed for stitching at a stitch site in a patient. The stitching device comprises a support structure (2) comprising, an elongate center support (21) extending along an axial direction (27) between a proximal end and a distal end, a stitching arrangement (3) comprising, at least one elongate linkage section (31) being movably attached at a support end (25) of the linkage section to the center support, and at least one stitching member (32) arranged at a stitch end (26) of the linkage section and being movable along said axial direction by a pivoting action of the linkage section.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Medtentia International Ltd. OyInventors: Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20190201201Abstract: A delivery system and method for delivery of an annuloplasty implant for a patient are disclosed. The delivery system comprises a commissure locator device for locating a commissure, comprising; an extension member, a catheter, and wherein the extension member is extendable relative the catheter for location of at least one commissure of a cardiac valve, and a coronary sinus contractor for temporary insertion into the coronary sinus (CS) and having a displacement unit being temporarily transferable to an activated state in Which the shape of the annulus Of the heart valve is modified to a modified shape to be retained by said annuloplasty implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Olli Keränen, Ger O'Carroll, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran
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Patent number: 10327766Abstract: A stapling device (100) for attaching a clip (205) to tissue is disclosed comprising a sheath (101) having a distal end (102) for delivery of said clip, a pusher unit (103, 103?) being movable inside said sheath along a longitudinal direction (104) of said sheath, said distal end comprising a clip guide (105, 105?) in which said clip is movable in said longitudinal direction, wherein said clip guide has a closed (G) configuration in which said clip guide is adapted to apply a restraining force on said clip so that said clip assumes a delivery shape (C), and an open (G?) configuration in which said clip assumes a relaxed shape (C?), wherein said pusher unit is movable from a proximal position (P) in which said clip guide is in said closed configuration, to a distal position (P?) in which said pusher unit engages said clip guide and the clip guide is in said open configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Medtentia International OyInventors: Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran, Ger O'Carroll
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Patent number: 10251749Abstract: A delivery system and method for delivery of an annuloplasty implant for a patient are disclosed. The delivery system comprises a commissure locator device for locating a commissure, comprising; an extension member, a catheter, and wherein the extension member is extendable relative the catheter for location of at least one commissure of a cardiac valve, and a coronary sinus contractor for temporary insertion into the coronary sinus (CS) and having a displacement unit being temporarily transferable to an activated state in which the shape of the annulus of the heart valve is modified to a modified shape to be retained by said annuloplasty implant.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Olli Keränen, Ger O'Carroll, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20190060067Abstract: Disclosed is a medical system for short time replacement and repair of a native valve, which comprises an artificial valve (502); and a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize the artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising: a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets. The system and/or device allows for fast and easy replacement of a native valve, fast and easy positioning of a temporary artificial valve, and more time for medical personnel to make decisions, prepare and/or perform surgery/medical intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Olli Keränen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20190021859Abstract: An annuloplasty implant comprises a plurality of individual wires, each extending in a longitudinal direction of the implant between first and second opposite ends of the implant. A locking unit arranged at at least one of the ends comprises a locking structure connected to the plurality of individual wires, thereby collecting said plurality of individual wires together at at least one of the ends. The locking structure is configured to allow a relative movement between at least two of the plurality of individual wires inside the locking structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Ger O'Carrol, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran, Chen Xie
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Patent number: 10130471Abstract: Disclosed is a medical system for short time replacement and repair of a native valve, which comprises an artificial valve (502); and a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize the artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising: a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets. The system and/or device allows for fast and easy replacement of a native valve, fast and easy positioning of a temporary artificial valve, and more time for medical personnel to make decisions, prepare and/or perform surgery/medical intervention.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Medtentia International Ltd. OyInventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20180185020Abstract: A medical securing device for securing an object with a securing member into a tissue comprises an elongated sheath comprising proximal and distal ends, and a securing member introduction device having proximal and distal ends, said distal end being configured to extend from the sheath. The medical securing device comprises also a guiding trail. At least one point of the securing member introduction device is configured to travel along said first guiding trail and thereby control a defined movement of the distal end of said securing member introduction device when extending from the sheath and so to introduce the securing member to the object and to secure said object to the tissue with the securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: July 5, 2018Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Stuart DEANE, Jake O'REGAN, Ger O'CARROLL, Mark PUGH, Hans-Reinhard ZERKOWSKI, Olli KERÄNEN
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Publication number: 20170273788Abstract: An annuloplasty implant comprising an inner core of a shape memory material, an outer covering arranged radially outside said inner core material to cover at least part of said inner core, wherein said outer covering is resilient to conform to said inner core during movement of said shape memory material, wherein said outer covering comprises a material having surface properties to promote endothelialization. Two portions of the implant may be joined by a recess to be flexible with respect to each other by a bending motion at the recess. The two portions may also have a predefined breaking point at the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: September 28, 2017Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Ger O'Carroll, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran, Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Olli Keränen
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Publication number: 20170065416Abstract: A delivery system and method for delivery of an annuloplasty implant for a patient are disclosed. The delivery system comprises a commissure locator device for locating a commissure, comprising; an extension member, a catheter, and wherein the extension member is extendable relative the catheter for location of at least one commissure of a cardiac valve, and a coronary sinus contractor for temporary insertion into the coronary sinus (CS) and having a displacement unit being temporarily transferable to an activated state in which the shape of the annulus of the heart valve is modified to a modified shape to be retained by said annuloplasty implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Olli Keränen, Ger O'Carroll, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20170007402Abstract: A medical device for delivering and retrieving a medical implant is disclosed comprising a sheath, a wire having a distal end and being movable in a lumen of the sheath in a longitudinal direction of the sheath. The distal end comprises a locking structure for receiving and interlock with a complementary mating surface of a medical implant, wherein the locking structure comprises a first locking surface aligned in a first radial direction to lock rotational movement of the implant, when received in the locking structure, around the longitudinal direction. The wire comprises a pivotable locking portion having an open and a closed position, the locking portion has a locking structure with a recess locking movement of the implant, when received in the locking structure, in the longitudinal direction, when the locking portion is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Hans-Reinhardö Zerkowski, Ger O'Carroll, Mark Pugh
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Publication number: 20170007240Abstract: A stapling device (100) for attaching a clip (205) to tissue is disclosed comprising a sheath (101) having a distal end (102) for delivery of said clip, a pusher unit (103, 103?) being movable inside said sheath along a longitudinal direction (104) of said sheath, said distal end comprising a clip guide (105, 105?) in which said clip is movable in said longitudinal direction, wherein said clip guide has a closed (G) configuration in which said clip guide is adapted to apply a restraining force on said clip so that said clip assumes a delivery shape (C), and an open (G?) configuration in which said clip assumes a relaxed shape (C?), wherein said pusher unit is movable from a proximal position (P) in which said clip guide is in said closed configuration, to a distal position (P?) in which said pusher unit engages said clip guide and the clip guide is in said open configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Hans-Reinhard Zerkowski, Mark Pugh, Adrian Moran, Ger O'Carroll
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Publication number: 20160367361Abstract: Disclosed is a medical system for short time replacement and repair of a native valve, which comprises an artificial valve (502); and a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize the artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising: a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets. The system and/or device allows for fast and easy replacement of a native valve, fast and easy positioning of a temporary artificial valve, and more time for medical personnel to make decisions, prepare and/or perform surgery/medical intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: December 22, 2016Applicant: MEDTENTIA INTERNATIONAL LTD OYInventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20160186934Abstract: A solid state illumination device includes a semiconductor light emitter mounted on a base and surrounded by sidewalls, e.g., in a circular, elliptical, triangular, rectangular or other appropriate arrangement, to define a chamber. A top element, which may be reflective, may be coupled to the sidewalls to further define the chamber. The light produced by the semiconductor light emitter is emitted through the sidewalls of the chamber. The sidewalls and/or top element may include wavelength converting material, for example, as a plurality of dots on the surfaces. An adjustable wavelength converting element may be used within the chamber, with the adjustable wavelength converting element being configured to adjust the surface area that is exposed to the light emitted by the semiconductor light emitter in the chamber to alter an optical property of the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Gerard Harbers, Mark A. Pugh
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Publication number: 20160151063Abstract: An annuloplasty stitching device (1) is disclosed for stitching at a stitch site in a patient. The stitching device comprises a support structure (2) comprising, an elongate center support (21) extending along an axial direction (27) between a proximal end and a distal end, a stitching arrangement (3) comprising, at least one elongate linkage section (31) being movably attached at a support end (25) of the linkage section to the center support, and at least one stitching member (32) arranged at a stitch end (26) of the linkage section and being movable along said axial direction by a pivoting action of the linkage section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
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Patent number: 9230943Abstract: A solid state illumination device includes a semiconductor light emitter mounted on a base and surrounded by sidewalls, e.g., in a circular, elliptical, triangular, rectangular or other appropriate arrangement, to define a chamber. A top element, which may be reflective, may be coupled to the sidewalls to further define the chamber. The light produced by the semiconductor light emitter is emitted through the sidewalls of the chamber. The sidewalls and/or top element may include wavelength converting material, for example, as a plurality of dots on the surfaces. An adjustable wavelength converting element may be used within the chamber, with the adjustable wavelength converting element being configured to adjust the surface area that is exposed to the light emitted by the semiconductor light emitter in the chamber to alter an optical property of the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2010Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Xicato, Inc.Inventors: Gerard Harbers, Mark A. Pugh
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Publication number: 20150351911Abstract: A medical device and method for facilitating selection of a shape and/or size of an annuloplasty implant for a patient are disclosed. The device comprises a catheter with a proximal end and a distal end, and an extension member at least partly arranged inside the catheter with an operator end and a measurement end. The measurement end is extendable relative from the distal end of the catheter for apposition with at least one commissure of a cardiac valve. The measurement end of the extension member comprises means for guiding the annuloplasty implant at at least one commissure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OyInventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran
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Publication number: 20150351908Abstract: A medical system for repairing a mitral valve comprising a catheter (5) with a temporary valve (10), a commissure locator device (20), wherein the commissure locator device and the temporary valve are connected, and an annuloplasty implant (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Medtentia International Ltd OYInventors: Olli Keränen, Jani Virtanen, Mark Pugh, Ger O'Carroll, Adrian Moran