Patents by Inventor Todd Mortier
Todd Mortier 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: 20220226105Abstract: A method of delivering a valve prosthesis to be deployed within a native heart valve at a native heart valve annulus. The method including collapsing a prosthetic valve having an expandable frame comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough inside of a delivery instrument, such that a plurality of spaced anchors extending from the distal end of the expandable frame towards the proximal end are collapsed to an inverted position in a collapsed anchor configuration. The method further including advancing the delivery instrument a first distance such that the plurality of spaced anchors extend below the valve annulus, and releasing each of the plurality of spaced anchors such that each of the plurality of spaced anchors is repositioned from the inverted position to an expanded anchor configuration to contact a subannular location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Benjamin Montag, Lucas Schneider, Kim Bahoora, Zachary Garvey, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Kavitha Ganesan, Ramji Iyer
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Publication number: 20220226106Abstract: Prosthetic heart valves described herein can be deployed using a transcatheter delivery system and technique to interface and anchor in cooperation with the anatomical structures of a native heart valve. In some embodiments, composite two-portion prosthetic heart valves in which two expandable components are attached to each other can be arranged in a nested configuration during both the transcatheter delivery process and the deployment process within the heart. Deployment systems and methods for using the deployment systems described herein facilitate implanting the composite two-portion prosthetic heart valves that are attached and arranged in a nested configuration during the transcatheter delivery and deployment processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Kavitha Ganesan, Ramji Iyer, Lucas T. Schneider, Todd Mortier, Cyril J. Schweich
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Publication number: 20220202567Abstract: A valve prosthesis to be deployed within a native heart valve at a native heart valve annulus. The valve prosthesis including an expandable frame and a plurality of spaced anchors. The expandable frame includes a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The expandable frame collapses radially for delivery and expands radially upon deployment to an expanded configuration. The plurality of spaced anchors extend from the distal end of the frame towards the proximal end, each anchor formed with a free end, and each anchor being expandable from a collapsed anchor configuration to an expanded anchor configuration, wherein each of the anchors includes a foot angle of from 0 to 45 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Gunnar Askgaard, Lucas Schneider, Benjamin Montag, Kim Bahoora, Vidhya Ramaswamy, John Pocrnich, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Kavitha Ganesan, Ramji Iyer
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Patent number: 9198757Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences, LLCInventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Jr., Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Patent number: 7766812Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLCInventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Jr., Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Patent number: 7695425Abstract: An apparatus for treatment of a failing heart by reducing the wall tension therein. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tension member for drawing at least two walls of a heart chamber toward each other. Methods for placing the apparatus on the heart are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLCInventors: Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier
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Publication number: 20090270980Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Richard F. Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, JR., Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Publication number: 20070112244Abstract: Various methods and devices are disclosed for improving cardiac function in hearts having zones of infarcted (akinetic) and aneurysmal (dyskinetic) tissue regions. The methods and devices reduce the radius of curvature in walls of the heart proximal infarcted and aneurysmal regions to reduce wall stress and improve pumping efficiency. The inventive methods and related devices include splinting of the chamber wall proximal the infarcted region and various other devices and methods including suture and patch techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Patrick McCarthy, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Peter Keith, Michael Kallok
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Publication number: 20070055303Abstract: A method for placing a splint assembly transverse a heart chamber includes providing an elongate member having a first end and a second end and a deployable heart-engaging assembly connected to at least the first end. The method includes advancing the elongate member through vasculature structure and into the heart chamber such that the first end of the elongate member extends through a first location of a wall surrounding the heart chamber and the second end extends through a second location of the heart chamber wall substantially opposite the first location. A deployable heart-engaging assembly is deployed such that it engages with a first exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the first location. The elongate member is secured with respect to the heart with a second heart-engaging assembly connected to the second end. The second heart-engaging assembly engages with a second exterior surface portion of the heart chamber wall adjacent the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Marc Simmon, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Peter Keith, Richard Schroeder, Jason Kalgreen
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Publication number: 20070050022Abstract: Devices and methods for treating heart valves include members that assist the valve in closing during at least a portion of the cardiac cycle. Such devices include members configured to alter the shape of a valve annulus, reposition at least one papillary muscle, and/or plug an orifice of the valve so as to provide a coaptation surface for the valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Richard Schroeder, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20060241340Abstract: The various aspects of the invention pertain to devices and related methods for treating heart conditions, including, for example, dilatation, valve incompetencies, including mitral valve leakage, and other similar heart failure conditions. The devices and related methods of the present invention operate to assist in the apposition of heart valve leaflets to improve valve function. According to one aspect of the invention, a method improves the function of a valve of a heart by placing an elongate member transverse a heart chamber so that each end of the elongate member extends through a wall of the heart, and placing first and second anchoring members external the chamber. The first and second anchoring members are attached to first and second ends of the elongate member to fix the elongate member in a position across the chamber so as to reposition papillary muscles within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Richard Schroeder, Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Marc Simmon, Peter Keith
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Publication number: 20060195012Abstract: A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich
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Publication number: 20060161040Abstract: Various methods and devices are disclosed for improving cardiac function in hearts having zones of infarcted (akinetic) and aneurysmal (dyskinetic) tissue regions. The methods and devices reduce the radius of curvature in walls of the heart proximal infarcted and aneurysmal regions to reduce wall stress and improve pumping efficiency. The inventive methods and related devices include splinting of the chamber wall proximal the infarcted region and various other devices and methods including suture and patch techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Patrick McCarthy, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Peter Keith, Michael Kallok
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Publication number: 20060149123Abstract: A splint assembly for placement transverse a heart chamber to reduce the heart chamber radius and improve cardiac function has a tension member formed of a braided cable with a covering. A fixed anchor assembly is attached to one end of the tension member and a leader for penetrating a heart wall and guiding the tension member through the heart is attached to the other end. An adjustable anchor assembly can be secured onto the tension member opposite to the side on which the fixed pad assembly is attached. The adjustable anchor assembly can be positioned along the tension member so as to adjust the length of the tension member extending between the fixed and adjustable anchor assemblies. The pad assemblies engage with the outside of the heart wall to hold the tension member in place transverse the heart chamber. A probe and marker delivery device is used to identify locations on the heart wall to place the splint assembly such that it will not interfere with internal heart structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Thomas Paulson, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Jeffrey LaPlante, David Kusz, Richard Schroeder
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Patent number: 7044905Abstract: A splint assembly for placement transverse a heart chamber to reduce the heart chamber radius and improve cardiac function has a tension member formed of a braided cable with a covering. A fixed anchor assembly is attached to one end of the tension member and a leader for penetrating a heart wall and guiding the tension member through the heart is attached to the other end. An adjustable anchor assembly can be secured onto the tension member opposite to the side on which the fixed pad assembly is attached. The adjustable anchor assembly can be positioned along the tension member so as to adjust the length of the tension member extending between the fixed and adjustable anchor assemblies. The pad assemblies engage with the outside of the heart wall to hold the tension member in place transverse the heart chamber. A probe and marker delivery device is used to identify locations on the heart wall to place the splint assembly such that it will not interfere with internal heart structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Myocor, Inc.Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Thomas Paulson, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Jr., Jeffrey LaPlante, David Kusz, Richard Schroeder
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Publication number: 20060052868Abstract: A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich
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Publication number: 20060041306Abstract: Devices and methods for treating heart valves include members that assist the valve in closing during at least a portion of the cardiac cycle. Such devices include members configured to alter the shape of a valve annulus, reposition at least one papillary muscle, and/or plug an orifice of the valve so as to provide a coaptation surface for the valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Jason Kalgreen, Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Richard Schroeder, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20060036317Abstract: Devices and methods for improving the function of a valve (e.g., mitral valve) by positioning a spacing filling device outside and adjacent the heart wall such that the device applies an inward force against the heart wall acting on the valve. A substantially equal and opposite force may be provided by securing the device to the heart wall, and/or a substantially equal and opposite outward force may be applied against anatomical structure outside the heart wall. The inward force is sufficient to change the function of the valve, and may increase coaptation of the leaflets, for example. The space filling device may be implanted by a surgical approach, a transthoracic approach, or a transluminal approach, for example. The space filling portion may be delivered utilizing a delivery catheter navigated via the selected approach, and the space filling portion may be expandable between a smaller delivery configuration and a larger deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Robert Vidlund, Cyril Schweich, Todd Mortier, Richard Schroeder, Craig Ekvall, Jason Kalgreen, Edward Matthees, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20050148815Abstract: A method and implantation tools for placing a transventricular splint including a tension member. The method includes gaining access to the patient's hearts and identifying entry or exit points for the tension member, marking those locations and delivering the tension member. Anchors for the tension member are also delivered. The length of the tensions member is measured and the walls of the heart drawn together. The pads are secured to the tension member and the tension member is trimmed to length. The pads are secured to the heart surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Robert Vidlund, Peter Keith, Thomas Paulson, David Kusz
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Publication number: 20050143620Abstract: The device and method for reducing heart wall stress. The device can be one which reduces wall stress throughout the cardiac cycle or only a portion of the cardiac cycle. The device can be configured to begin to engage, to reduce wall stress during diastolic filling, or begin to engage to reduce wall stress during systolic contraction. Furthermore, the device can be configured to include at least two elements, one of which engages full cycle and the other which engages only during a portion of the cardiac cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2005Publication date: June 30, 2005Inventors: Todd Mortier, Cyril Schweich, Robert Vidlund