Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Device with applicator having specific movement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-25
2005-01-25
Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Device with applicator having specific movement
C600S016000, C623S003160
Reexamination Certificate
active
06846296
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for attaching cardiac devices onto a natural heart by employing arrays of gripping elements, such as hooks or barbs. The gripping elements are designed to penetrate and lodge themselves in the epicardial tissue in order to secure the device to at least a portion of the surface of the heart muscle. The gripping elements, although designed to penetrate the surface of the heart, have limited depth penetration so as to avoid puncture of blood vessels. The attachment mechanisms disclosed herein can also permit both attachment and detachment of device.
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Buck Robert L.
Milbocker Michael T.
Stewart Robert B.
Abiomed, Inc.
Engellenner Thomas J.
Hwang Victor
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Yu Justine R.
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