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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7094235 | Method and apparatus for tissue ablation A method for ablation in which a portion of atrial tissue around the pulmonary veins of the heart is ablated by a first elongated ablation component and a second elongated ablation component movable relative to the first ablation component and having means for magne... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7083620 | Electrosurgical hemostat A hemostat-type device for ablative treatment of tissue, particularly for treatment of atrial fibrillation, is constructed with features that provide easy and effective treatment. A swiveling head assembly can allow the jaws to be adjusted in pitch and roll. Malleab... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078163 | Process for reducing mineralization of tissue used in transplantation A method of making a tissue-derived implantable medical device that includes contacting the tissue with a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent prior to implantation of the medical device. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066882 | System, method and apparatus for regulating vacuum supplied to surgical tools A system, method and apparatus for regulating vacuum applied to surgical suction devices allowing the use of a single vacuum regulator and associated canister to provide vacuum to two suction devices, such as a suction stabilizer and a suction retractor. Vacuum cont... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066954 | Annuloplasty system An annuloplasty system including an annuloplasty prosthesis and a holder for the prosthesis. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063693 | Methods and tools for accessing an anatomic space A tubular access sleeve and suction tool for accessing an anatomic surface or anatomic space and particularly the pericardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart in a minimally invasive manner are disclosed. A suction tool trunk exten... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048683 | Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue A method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of tissue. In particular, the present invention provides a method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing a local area of heart tissue to thereby permit surgery on a coronary vessel in that area wit... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7033390 | Prosthetic heart valve system A prosthetic heart valve system including a prosthetic heart valve and a deflection device. The deflection device includes a line and a connector assembly including a tensioning component. The line interconnects and passes through free ends of stent posts associated... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029470 | Ablation system and method of use A system and method for creating lesions and assessing their completeness or transmurality. Assessment of transmurality of a lesion is accomplished by monitoring the depolarization signal in a local electrogram taken using electrodes located adjacent the tissue to b... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025773 | Methods and devices for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel Methods and devices for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel and a source of blood, such as the aorta or a heart chamber. The device may be actuated using one hand to place the conduit. The invention allows air in the conduit to be removed p... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022134 | Bifurcated biological pulmonary valved conduit The present invention comprises a pulmonary valved conduit that permits inflow diameters greater than about 22 mm while still maintaining the advantages of a naturally-formed biological valved conduit. Specifically, the present invention comprises a valved vascular ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6998093 | Fluid oxygenator with access port A fluid oxygenating apparatus is provided which includes a housing defining a chamber, a core positioned within the chamber including a fluid channel formed therein, and a bubble release port communicating with the outlet end of the channel. Fluid is flowed through ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6982038 | Centrifuge system utilizing disposable components and automated processing of blood to collect platelet rich plasma A centrifugal method, and corresponding system, for processing blood to collect platelet rich plasma. A separation chamber is filled with blood from a fill syringe by rotating the separation chamber at a fill rotation rate and pumping the blood from the fill syringe... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6976979 | Malleable cannula A malleable cannula has a body with a proximal end and a distal end, the body having a wall defining a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. A reinforcement member extends along the lumen, the reinforcement member having an interior side facing th... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966903 | Intravascular balloon occlusion device and method for using the same An intravascular balloon occlusion device according to the invention is shown. The device is ideally suited for use in a coronary artery bypass graft procedure. The device includes a body having at least one selectively inflated balloon provided on the distal end th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6962589 | Method and apparatus for creating a bi-polar virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue A method and apparatus for creating a virtual electrode to ablate bodily tissue. The apparatus includes an outer tube, a first electrode, an inner tube and a second electrode. The outer tube is fluidly connected to a source of conductive fluid and defines a proximal... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960221 | Tissue connector apparatus with cable release A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device including a plurality of strands releasably attachable to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960209 | Electrosurgical methods and apparatus for making precise incisions in body vessels Methods and apparatus employed in surgery involving making precise incisions in vessels of the body, particularly cardiac blood vessels in coronary revascularization procedures conducted on the stopped or beating heart are disclosed. Such incisions are created by ap... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960180 | Valve obturator An obturator prevents the tips or flaps of a duck-bill valve from self-adhering during storage or during sterilization procedures. The obturator holds the tips apart until the end-user is ready to use the valve. The duck-bill valve is used as an air outlet valve in ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960205 | Suction stabilized epicardial ablation devices A suction assisted ablation device having a support surface, suction elements disposed adjacent the support surface, at least one electrode and at least one suction conduit is provided. The device may further include fluid openings, which allow fluid to irrigate tar... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6955689 | Annuloplasty band and method An annuloplasty band comprising a sheath, and a generally arcuate stiffening element disposed within the sheath. The stiffening element extends from a first end to a second end, and preferably includes eyelets at its first and second ends adapted to receive sutures ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951612 | Blood centrifuge having overhanging disposable blood container A centrifuge system with an externally positioned sensor assembly for detecting the separation of components in a fluid sample, such as platelets in a blood sample. The system includes a centrifuge with a drive portion and a rotor portion with a sample reservoir or ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6949098 | Pen-type electrosurgical instrument An electrocautery device is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the electrocautery electrode/tip is provided with a hollow, conductive tube terminating at its distal end in a ball point type tip. Fluid, preferably conductive fluid, is applied ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945980 | Multiple loop tissue connector apparatus and methods A tissue connector assembly comprising a multiple loop fastener movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a restraining device attached to the fastener for restraining the fastener in its open configuration provides for a self-closing, mul... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942880 | Autologous platelet gel having beneficial geometric shapes and methods of making the same The present invention relates to the production of platelet gels formed into beneficial geometric shapes. Specifically the present invention provides a simpler way to introduce platelet gel for specific uses, such as into the cavity of a gum left after a tooth extra... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6936046 | Methods of using high intensity focused ultrasound to form an ablated tissue area containing a plurality of lesions A method of thermal ablation using high intensity focused ultrasound energy includes the steps of positioning an ultrasound emitting member, emitting ultrasound energy from the ultrasound emitting member, focusing the ultrasound energy, ablating with the focused ult... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932827 | Methods and devices using magnetic force to form an anastomosis between hollow bodies Methods and devices for forming an anastomosis between hollow bodies utilizes magnetic force to couple anastomotic securing components and create a fluid-tight connection between the lumens of the hollow bodies. End-to-side, side-to-side and end-to-end anastomoses c... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926730 | Minimally invasive valve repair procedure and apparatus A clip of a self-closing type is used for valve repair. The clip is generally U-shaped with two end points separated from each other when it is constrained to be in an open configuration, but tends to coil up to assume its natural closed configuration if the constra... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6921407 | Minimally invasive annuloplasty procedure and apparatus Clips of a self-closing type are used in annuloplasty procedures. Each clip is generally U-shaped with two end points separated from each other when it is constrained to be in an open configuration, but tends to coil up to assume its naturally closed configuration i... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918908 | Methods and apparatus for accessing and stabilizing an area of the heart A tubular suction tool for accessing an anatomic surface or anatomic space and particularly the pericardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart to implant cardiac leads in a minimally invasive manner are disclosed. The suction tool in... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918917 | Minimally invasive annuloplasty procedure and apparatus Clips of a self-closing type are used in annuloplasty procedures. Each clip is generally U-shaped with two end points separated from each other when it is constrained to be in an open configuration, but tends to coil up to assume its naturally closed configuration i... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6913607 | Self-closing surgical clip for tissue A self-closing fastener is described that comprises a clip passable through a tissue opening. The fastener is adapted for holding by a mechanism in an open configuration for passing through the tissue, followed by releasing the fastener from the holding mechanism, a... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911019 | Helical needle apparatus for creating a virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue A surgical apparatus for delivering a conductive fluid to a target site for subsequent formation of a virtual electrode to ablate bodily tissue at the target site by applying a current to the delivered conductive fluid. The surgical apparatus includes an elongated d... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6912419 | Method and device for electronically controlling the beating of a heart An electro-stimulation device includes a pair of electrodes for connection to at least one location in the body that affects or regulates the heartbeat. The electro-stimulation device both electrically arrests the heartbeat and stimulates the heartbeat. A pair of el... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6899813 | Method for the production of a blood component composition A system for the production of a blood component composition is provided. The system includes a centrifuge having a blood reservoir for receiving and separating a blood sample into multiple components; a dispenser disposed outside of the centrifuge having a first co... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6890295 | Anatomical space access tools and methods Medical devices and methods for accessing an anatomical space of the body and particularly for penetrating the epicardium to access pericardial space and the epicardial surface of the heart in a minimally invasive manner employing suction are disclosed. The distal e... | 05/10/2005 |
