Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for the delivery of an annuloplasty device for restoring a heart valve annulus from a dysfunctional configuration to a working configuration, wherein the annuloplasty device is configured to expand from a pre-set configuration corresponding to the working configuration of the valve annulus, the system comprising a delivery device configured to be detachably coupled to the annuloplasty device, wherein the delivery device comprises a structure configured to expand from a first configuration to a second configuration, wherein the dimensions of the second configuration are substantially the same or greater than the dimensions of the pre-set configuration of the annuloplasty device.

Abstract: An annuloplasty device for restoring a heart valve annulus from a dysfunctional configuration to a working configuration, wherein the device comprises a band which is expandable from a pre-set configuration, wherein the pre-set configuration of the band corresponds to the working configuration of the annulus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for the selective treatment of one or more organs, said system comprising a first catheter comprising a means for occluding a first lumen downstream of said organ(s); a second catheter comprise a means for occluding a second lumen upstream of said organ(s); an extracorporeal device configured to deliver fluid through the first catheter and to receive fluid through the second catheter, and comprising means for processing the fluid. The present invention also relates to a method for the selective treatment of one or more organs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a radiation shield device comprising a sheet of material comprising a plurality of flaps, wherein the sheet comprises a barrier to ionizing radiation. The present disclosure also relates to a method for manufacturing said radiation shield device.

Abstract: An intracorporeal device is provided for supporting heart function of a patient. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured across at least two anatomical walls of the heart. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured to one or more anatomical walls by a connector. The connector is arranged to be positioned across one or more anatomical walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcatheter method for providing fluid communication between two anatomical compartments. The present invention also relates to a transcatheter system comprising an intracorporeal connector for fluid communication between two anatomical compartments through at least one anatomical wall, wherein said connector is adapted to receive a flow regulating device, a connector, a flow regulating device and an insertion device.

Abstract: A transcatheter insertion system is provided for the insertion of an intracorporeal device using an insertion device. The system comprises an outer sheath arranged and configured to form a passageway for the intracorporeal device and/or the insertion device. The outer sheath guides the insertion device. A method of transcatheter insertion with the system is also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for supporting heart function of a patient. The method comprises the step of securing an intracorporeal device across at least two anatomical walls of the heart, wherein at least one anatomical wall is an intra-cardiac wall and a least one anatomical wall is an extra-cardiac wall.

Abstract: An intracorporeal device is provided for supporting heart function of a patient. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured across at least two anatomical walls of the heart. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured to one or more anatomical walls by a connector. The connector is arranged to be positioned across one or more anatomical walls.

Abstract: An intracorporeal device is provided for supporting heart function of a patient. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured across at least two anatomical walls of the heart. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured to one or more anatomical walls by a connector. The connector is arranged to be positioned across one or more anatomical walls.

Abstract: An intracorporeal device for delivery into a patient is provided. The intracorporeal device includes a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is detachably coupled from the transcatheter delivery device. The device relates to a transcatheter system and corresponding devices and methods of treatment, and is particularly useful for the delivery and implantation into the body of a patient of medical devices, such as mechanical circulatory support devices, but also has a wider variety of applications.

Abstract: A method is provided for the transcatheter delivery of an intracorporeal device and includes establishing a device delivery pathway in a patient. The device delivery pathway extends at least from an entry point into the patient to an exit point from the patient. A method is also provided for the transcatheter retrieval of an intracorporeally implanted device and includes establishing a device delivery pathway in a patient, wherein the device delivery pathway extends at least from an entry point into the patient to an exit point from the patient. A delivery device is also provided for the transcatheter delivery of an intracorporeal device through a device delivery pathway in a patient, the delivery device comprising a catheter comprising a radial separation mechanism, or a delivery catheter and detachably coupling with an intracorporeal device.

Abstract: A method is provided for the transcatheter delivery of an intracorporeal device and includes establishing a device delivery pathway in a patient. The device delivery pathway extends at least from an entry point into the patient to an exit point from the patient. A method is also provided for the transcatheter retrieval of an intracorporeally implanted device and includes establishing a device delivery pathway in a patient, wherein the device delivery pathway extends at least from an entry point into the patient to an exit point from the patient. A delivery device is also provided for the transcatheter delivery of an intracorporeal device through a device delivery pathway in a patient, the delivery device comprising a catheter comprising a radial separation mechanism, or a delivery catheter and detachably coupling with an intracorporeal device.

Abstract: A transcatheter insertion system for the insertion of an intracorporeal device using an insertion device, wherein the system includes an outer sheath arranged and configured to form a passageway for the intracorporeal device and/or the insertion device and the outer sheath includes for guiding the insertion device. The present disclosure also relates to an outer sheath and an insertion device for use with the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcatheter method for providing fluid communication between two anatomical compartments. The present invention also relates to a transcatheter system comprising an intracorporeal connector for fluid communication between two anatomical compartments through at least one anatomical wall, wherein said connector is adapted to receive a flow regulating device, a connector, a flow regulating device and an insertion device.

Abstract: A connector is provided for fluid communication between two anatomical compartments through at least one anatomical wall, wherein the connector includes a neck adapted and configured to be positioned across the anatomical wall(s); a primary element for securing the neck across the anatomical wall(s); and a secondary element for securing the neck across the anatomical wall(s). A method is also provided for coupling two anatomical walls using said connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcatheter method for providing fluid communication between two anatomical compartments. The present invention also relates to a transcatheter system comprising an intracorporeal connector for fluid communication between two anatomical compartments through at least one anatomical wall, wherein said connector is adapted to receive a flow regulating device, a connector, a flow regulating device and an insertion device.

Abstract: An intracorporeal device is provided for supporting heart function of a patient. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured across at least two anatomical walls of the heart. The intracorporeal device is configured to be secured to one or more anatomical walls by a connector. The connector is arranged to be positioned across one or more anatomical walls.

Abstract: A method is provided for supporting heart function of a patient. The method comprises the step of securing an intracorporeal device across at least two anatomical walls of the heart, wherein at least one anatomical wall is an intra-cardiac wall and a least one anatomical wall is an extra-cardiac wall.

Abstract: A method is provided for the transcatheter delivery of an intracorporeal device and includes establishing a device delivery pathway in a patient. The device delivery pathway extends at least from an entry point into the patient to an exit point from the patient. A method is also provided for the transcatheter retrieval of an intracorporeally implanted device and includes establishing a device delivery pathway in a patient, wherein the device delivery pathway extends at least from an entry point into the patient to an exit point from the patient. A delivery device is also provided for the transcatheter delivery of an intracorporeal device through a device delivery pathway in a patient, the delivery device comprising a catheter comprising a radial separation mechanism, or a delivery catheter and detachably coupling with an intracorporeal device.