Abstract: ECG electrode assemblies are disclosed which include an adhesive-backed patch incorporating an ECG electrode and an adhesive-backed cover configured to cover and surround a lead wire clip attached to a contact of the ECG electrode. ECG electrode assemblies comprising said adhesive-backed patch and said adhesive-backed cover secure the connection between the lead and the electrode and effectively reduce the number of telemetry disruptions due to leads failure. ECG electrode assemblies can also provide water resistance to allow for patient showering while hospitalized on telemetry monitoring.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least partially repairing a regurgitant heart valve includes at least one subvalvular device defining a longitudinal axis and including a subvalvular portion located adjacent a subvalvular cardiac wall adjacent to the heart valve. An anchor portion is adjacent to, and is longitudinally spaced from, the subvalvular portion. A connector neck is interposed longitudinally between, and is attached to both of, the subvalvular portion and the anchor portion. The connector neck penetrates longitudinally through at least one of a base of the first valve leaflet and an annulus of the heart valve at a manufactured puncture site. A fastener is selectively connected to the at least one subvalvular device. The fastener penetrates through at least one of the first and second valve leaflets to maintain the at least one leaflet in a predetermined position with respect to the at least one subvalvular device.

Abstract: An apparatus for partially supporting a leaflet of a regurgitant heart valve includes at least one subvalvular device including a subvalvular supporting portion and an anchor portion. The subvalvular supporting portion and anchor portion are each at least partially formed from at least one of braided mesh strands of a first configuration, braided mesh strands of a second configuration, a balloon, a plurality of longitudinally extending struts, and a plurality of laterally extending struts. A connector neck is interposed longitudinally between, and is attached to both of, the subvalvular supporting portion and the anchor portion. The connector neck penetrates longitudinally through at least one of a base of the leaflet and an annulus of the heart valve at a manufactured puncture site.

Abstract: A cannula apparatus (100) and method are provided for selective fluid flow in removal and return directions. An outer sheath (102) has proximal (104) and distal (106) outer sheath ends spaced apart by a longitudinal outer sheath body (108) defining an outer sheath lumen (110). At least one fluid removal aperture (112) extends through the outer sheath body. The outer sheath includes a side access aperture (114). An introducer (1534) has proximal (1536) and distal (1538) introducer ends spaced apart by a longitudinal introducer body (1540), which at least partially defines a guidewire channel (1542) longitudinally therealong. The introducer is configured for insertion into the outer sheath lumen with the guidewire channel in fluid communication with the side access aperture. An inner tube (218) has proximal (220) and distal (222) inner tube ends.

Abstract: ECG electrode assemblies are disclosed which include an adhesive-backed patch incorporating an ECG electrode and an adhesive-backed cover configured to cover and surround a lead wire clip attached to a contact of the ECG electrode. ECG electrode assemblies comprising said adhesive-backed patch and said adhesive-backed cover secure the connection between the lead and the electrode and effectively reduce the number of telemetry disruptions due to leads failure. ECG electrode assemblies can also provide water resistance to allow for patient showering while hospitalized on telemetry monitoring.

Abstract: An apparatus for partially supporting a leaflet of a regurgitant heart valve includes at least one subvalvular device including a subvalvular supporting portion and an anchor portion. The subvalvular supporting portion and anchor portion are each at least partially formed from at least one of braided mesh strands of a first configuration, braided mesh strands of a second configuration, a balloon, a plurality of longitudinally extending struts, and a plurality of laterally extending struts. A connector neck is interposed longitudinally between, and is attached to both of, the subvalvular supporting portion and the anchor portion. The connector neck penetrates longitudinally through at least one of a base of the leaflet and an annulus of the heart valve at a manufactured puncture site.