Patents by Inventor Philip P. Corso, Jr.
Philip P. Corso, Jr. 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: 20240041602Abstract: In one example, an implantable prosthetic device comprises a spacer body portion configured to be disposed between native leaflets of a heart, and an anchor portion configured to secure the native leaflets against the spacer body portion. The prosthetic device can be movable between multiple configurations. A size of the spacer body is configured to be adjusted after the spacer body is placed between the native valve leaflets and the pair of anchors are placed against the ventricular surfaces of the native heart valve leaflets. A delivery apparatus can have a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein movement of the first shaft relative to the second shaft moves the anchor portion relative to the spacer body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Mark Chau, David M. Taylor, Alexander J. Siegel, Christopher J. Olson, Sergio Delgado, Alexander H. Cooper, Lauren R. Freschauf, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Cristobal R. Hernandez, Emil Karapetian, Bao Khuu, Eric Robert Dixon, Amanda French, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Patent number: 11696827Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve assembly. In embodiments, a prosthetic heart valve assembly, including a self-expandable support structure and a self-expanding heart valve, are advanced through the aortic arch of a patient using a delivery system. The support structure, which includes a plurality leaflet retaining arms, is at least partially expanded and positioned on or adjacent to the outflow side of the aortic valve. The prosthetic heart valve is positioned in the aortic valve. The prosthetic heart valve is expanded while it is within an interior of the support structure and while the support structure is positioned on or adjacent to the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the arms of the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher J. Olson, Glen T. Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh T. Ma, Devin H. Marr, Cheng-Tung Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin M. Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220071766Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve assembly. In embodiments, a prosthetic heart valve assembly, including a self-expandable support structure and a self-expanding heart valve, are advanced through the aortic arch of a patient using a delivery system. The support structure, which includes a plurality leaflet retaining arms, is at least partially expanded and positioned on or adjacent to the outflow side of the aortic valve. The prosthetic heart valve is positioned in the aortic valve. The prosthetic heart valve is expanded while it is within an interior of the support structure and while the support structure is positioned on or adjacent to the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the arms of the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Christopher J. Olson, Glen T. Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh T. Ma, Devin H. Marr, Cheng-Tung Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin M. Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Publication number: 20200113686Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve to a deficient valve. In one embodiment, for instance, a support structure and an expandable prosthetic valve are advanced through the aortic arch of a patient using a delivery system. The support structure is delivered to a position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve (the support structure defining a support-structure interior). The expandable prosthetic valve is delivered into the aortic valve and into the support-structure interior. The expandable prosthetic heart valve is expanded while the expandable prosthetic heart valve is in the support-structure interior and while the support structure is at the position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Christopher J. Olson, Glen T. Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh T. Ma, Devin H. Marr, Cheng-Tung Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin M. Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Patent number: 10500047Abstract: Representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve to a deficient valve are disclosed. In one embodiment, for instance, a support structure and an expandable prosthetic valve are delivered to a position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve (the support structure defining a support-structure interior) via a delivery system. The expandable prosthetic valve is delivered into the aortic valve and into the support-structure interior. The expandable, prosthetic heart valve is expanded while the expandable prosthetic heart valve is in the support-structure interior and while the support structure is at the position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Olson, Glen Thomas Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh T. Ma, Devin H. Marr, Cheng-Tung Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin M. Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170056176Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of an implantable device that are used to treat an insufficient heart valve that has been previously treated by implantation of a fixation device or an Alfieri stitch that is secured to opposing portions of the native leaflets. In one representative embodiment, an implantable device for remodeling a native mitral valve having two native leaflets and a fixation device or an Alfieri stitch secured to respective free edges of the leaflets is configured to be coupled to the fixation device or Alfieri stitch and apply a remodeling force to the native mitral valve that draws the native leaflets toward each other to promote coaptation of the leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Stanton J. Rowe, Jinny Lee, Philip P. Corso, JR., Mark Chau, David L. Hauser
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Publication number: 20160228240Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve to a deficient valve. In one embodiment, for instance, a support structure and an expandable prosthetic valve are advanced through the aortic arch of a patient using a delivery system. The support structure is delivered to a position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve (the support structure defining a support-structure interior). The expandable prosthetic valve is delivered into the aortic valve and into the support-structure interior. The expandable prosthetic heart valve is expanded while the expandable prosthetic heart valve is in the support-structure interior and while the support structure is at the position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Christopher J. Olson, Glen Thomas Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh T. Ma, Devin H. Marr, Cheng-Tung Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin M. Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Patent number: 9375210Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing access to, and sealing of, a body organ includes an implant device. An implant device has a main body having an internal access lumen, with a plurality of prongs extending from a distal end of the main body. The main body can include two lumens, one slidable within the other, to form a single continuous lumen with an adjustable length. The main body has an expanded configuration with an expanded diameter, and an unexpanded configuration with an unexpanded diameter. The prongs have a generally straight configuration where they extend distally of the distal end of the main body, and a bent configuration where the prongs bend around so that their tips extend proximally of the distal end of the main body. The device may include a hemostatic barrier to prevent fluid leakage therethrough when the main body is in the unexpanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Stanton J. Rowe, Ming H. Wu, Ralph Schneider, Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Patent number: 9326853Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve to a deficient valve. In one embodiment, for instance, a support structure and an expandable prosthetic valve are advanced through the aortic arch of a patient using a delivery system. The support structure is delivered to a position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve (the support structure defining a support-structure interior). The expandable prosthetic valve is delivered into the aortic valve and into the support-structure interior. The expandable prosthetic heart valve is expanded while the expandable prosthetic heart valve is in the support-structure interior and while the support structure is at the position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Christopher Olson, Glen T. Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh Ma, Devin Marr, Mark Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150272559Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing access to, and sealing of, a body organ includes an implant device. An implant device has a main body having an internal access lumen, with a plurality of prongs extending from a distal end of the main body. The main body can include two lumens, one slidable within the other, to form a single continuous lumen with an adjustable length. The main body has an expanded configuration with an expanded diameter, and an unexpanded configuration with an unexpanded diameter. The prongs have a generally straight configuration where they extend distally of the distal end of the main body, and a bent configuration where the prongs bend around so that their tips extend proximally of the distal end of the main body. The device may include a hemostatic barrier to prevent fluid leakage therethrough when the main body is in the unexpanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Stanton J. Rowe, Ming H. Wu, Ralph Schneider, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Patent number: 9055937Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing access to, and sealing of, a body organ includes an implant device. An implant device has a main body having an internal access lumen, with a plurality of prongs extending from a distal end of the main body. The main body can include two lumens, one slidable within the other, to form a single continuous lumen with an adjustable length. The main body has an expanded configuration with an expanded diameter, and an unexpanded configuration with an unexpanded diameter. The prongs have a generally straight configuration where they extend distally of the distal end of the main body, and a bent configuration where the prongs bend around so that their tips extend proximally of the distal end of the main body. The device may include a hemostatic barrier to prevent fluid leakage therethrough when the main body is in the unexpanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Stanton J. Rowe, Ming Wu, Ralph Schneider, Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120253386Abstract: A device, system, and method for providing access to, and sealing of, a body organ includes an implant device. An implant device has a main body having an internal access lumen, with a plurality of prongs extending from a distal end of the main body. The main body can include two lumens, one slidable within the other, to form a single continuous lumen with an adjustable length. The main body has an expanded configuration with an expanded diameter, and an unexpanded configuration with an unexpanded diameter. The prongs have a generally straight configuration where they extend distally of the distal end of the main body, and a bent configuration where the prongs bend around so that their tips extend proximally of the distal end of the main body. The device may include a hemostatic barrier to prevent fluid leakage therethrough when the main body is in the unexpanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Stanton J. Rowe, Ming Wu, Ralph Schneider, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Publication number: 20120022633Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems used to deliver a prosthetic heart valve to a deficient valve. In one embodiment, for instance, a support structure and an expandable prosthetic valve are advanced through the aortic arch of a patient using a delivery system. The support structure is delivered to a position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve (the support structure defining a support-structure interior). The expandable prosthetic valve is delivered into the aortic valve and into the support-structure interior. The expandable prosthetic heart valve is expanded while the expandable prosthetic heart valve is in the support-structure interior and while the support structure is at the position on or adjacent to the surface of the outflow side of the aortic valve, thereby causing one or more native leaflets of the aortic valve to be frictionally secured between the support structure and the expanded prosthetic heart valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Christopher Olson, Glen T. Rabito, Dustin P. Armer, Minh Ma, Devin Marr, Mark Huang, Hiroshi Okabe, Kevin Stewart, Alison S. Curtis, Philip P. Corso, JR.
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Publication number: 20110112632Abstract: A method of implanting a prosthetic mitral valve assembly is disclosed. The prosthetic mitral valve assembly includes a stent and valve combination. The prosthetic mitral valve assembly is provided with an anchoring portion adapted to be positioned in the left atrium. In one embodiment, the anchoring portion includes at least one anchoring arm sized for placement in a pulmonary vein. The stent is radially expandable so that it can expand into position against the walls of the left atrium and accommodate a wide range of anatomies. Contact between the stent and the native tissue in the left atrium reduces paravalvular leakage and prevents migration of the stent once in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Mark Chau, Seung Yi, Philip P. Corso, JR., Michael Popp, Kevin Golemo, Jane M. Olin, Son V. Nguyen
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Patent number: 6022361Abstract: A device for introducing and polymerizing polymeric biomaterials in the human body. The device has a first elongate tubular member having proximal and distal extremities and a longitudinal axis. An expansile member is carried by the distal extremity of the first elongate tubular member and is movable between contracted and expanded positions. The expansile member has a predetermined configuration in the expanded position. A deformable membrane covers the expansile member and is sized so as to be capable of overlying and underlying the expansile member in the expanded position. A second elongate tubular member has proximal and distal extremities, a longitudinal axis and a first lumen extending from the proximal to the distal extremity of the second elongate tubular member. The distal extremity of said second elongate tubular member terminates proximal to the distal extremity of said first elongate tubular member and adjacent to said expansile member.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Biointerventional CorporationInventors: Gordon H. Epstein, David M. Taylor, Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Patent number: 5913897Abstract: An endoprosthesis is provided which presents an endoprosthesis body of a plurality of full-circle helical sections exhibiting a repeating pattern of undulations that follow a generally helical axis. Adjacent full-circle windings each have at least one bridging junction joining together apex-like portions of adjacent full-circle sections. In a preferred arrangement, a plurality of these bridging junctions define a substantially in-line helical pattern of bridging junctions along the endoprosthesis or stent. One, two, three or more of these substantially in-line helical patterns can be provided. Also provided is a procedure by which the endoprosthesis or stent is implanted by deployment with a suitable device, the deployment expanding the pattern of undulations in a uniform manner to provide an especially consistent support surface throughout the endoprosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1997Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Assignee: Cordis CorporationInventors: Philip P. Corso, Jr., Norman F. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 5601539Abstract: A catheter and procedure for its use are provided. The catheter includes an elongated proximal shaft that is made of flexible metallic tubing which is an alloy including nickel and titanium as the principal components. The elongated shaft is virtually kink-free when used, the use being at temperatures below the transition temperature or the temperature at which reversion to an austentic state is complete, the temperature being below warm-blooded body temperature. Preferably, a more atraumatic distal shaft is secured to the distal end of the elongated metallic tubing proximal shaft. During use, the catheter exhibits superior torsional strength, is virtually kink-free, and provides enhanced fluid flow due in large part to an exceptionally thin-walled and microbore characteristic of the metallic tubing.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Cordis CorporationInventor: Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Patent number: 5406960Abstract: A guidewire, such as for percutaneous angioplasty, having a radiopaque internal corewire and a spring of radiopaque material at a distal tip portion of the corewire. A plurality of alternating grooves and bands are integrally formed from the corewire in a section adjacent the tip portion of the corewire. A plastic sleeve is attached to the corewire around the integral radiopaque bands.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1994Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: Cordis CorporationInventor: Philip P. Corso, Jr.
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Patent number: 5402799Abstract: A guidewire is provided for use with medical devices such as catheters. The guidewire has a structure which is particularly suitable for use as a micro-guidewire which is small enough for use even within the cerebral vascular system. The guidewire includes a unitary core wire of nickel and titanium alloy, which unitary core wire has a distal tip portion including a ribbon tip. A coil is positioned generally along the outside surface of the distal tip portion, including the ribbon tip. The distal tip portion of the device exhibits super-elasticity properties by which the tip is easily bent and rebent without kinking.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1993Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Cordis CorporationInventors: Michael Colon, Philip P. Corso, Jr., Fernando M. Viera
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Patent number: 5281200Abstract: A balloon catheter system is provided which includes a balloon-on-a-wire assembly and an over-the-wire catheter which slidably passes over the elongated body of the balloon-on-a-wire assembly, but not over its balloon. In the procedure by which the system is used, the balloon-on-a-wire assembly achieves an initial dilation or predilation of a lesion or stenosis, after which it is moved somewhat distally to clear the predilated stenosis. The over-the-wire catheter then is slidably moved over the balloon-on-a-wire assembly until its balloon reaches and dilates the predilated stenosis. After dilation is completed, the system is removed from the body vessel thus treated.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1992Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Assignee: Cordis CorporationInventors: Philip P. Corso, Jr., Willard W. Hennemann, III