Other

Valentx, Inc.

Endologix, Inc.

Onset Medical Corporation

Progenix, LLC

Edwards Lifesciences Ag

Radiance Medical Systems, Inc.

Gerard Von Hoffmann

Mitchell Dann

Greg Fluet

James Wright

Joshua Butters

Jonathan Kagan

Lee Guterman

Paul Swain

Mehrdad M Shokoohi

Michael R Henson

David Mark Taylor

Samuel M Shaolian

Randall T Lashinski

Richard S Kusleika

Michael R Forman

Christopher Paul Swain

Michael Robert Forman

John C Hancock

Cole Chen

Josiah E Verkaik

The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an endolumenal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve or other therapeutic or diagnostic device, within a patient's digestive tract. In one application of the invention, an endolumenal bypass sleeve is removably attached in the vicinity of the gastroesophageal junction to treat obesity and/or its comorbidities, such as diabetes. The bypass sleeve may be at least partially deployed by eversion.

Devices and methods for endolumenal gastrointestinal bypass

Disclosed is an access catheter, having a distal segment which is moveable from a reduced outside diameter for positioning at a target site, and an enlarged outside diameter to create an enlarged internal working lumen. In one application, the catheter is configured for use as an intracranial aspiration catheter. Methods are also disclosed.

Intravascular access catheter

Disclosed is an access catheter, having a distal segment which is movable from a reduced outside diameter for positioning at a target site, and an enlarged outside diameter to create an enlarged internal working lumen. In one application, the catheter is configured for use as an intracranial aspiration catheter. Methods are also disclosed.

Intracranial aspiration catheter

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for attaching or maintaining the position of a therapeutic or diagnostic device in a body lumen, such as the GI tract without necessarily requiring any penetrating attachments through any body walls. The system can include at least two elements: a proximal orientation element and a distal support element. The proximal orientation element can be configured to reside at least partially within the esophageal lumen and the distal support element can be configured to reside in the stomach, such as along the greater curve of the stomach. An intragastric support system can have a first configuration in which the long axis of the proximal orientation element is substantially parallel and/or substantially coaxial with the long axis of the distal support element, and a second configuration in which the long axis of the proximal orientation element is not substantially coaxial with the long axis of the distal support element. The second configuration can thus advantageously retain the intragastric support system in place and prevent unwanted proximal migration of the distal support element into the esophagus or distal migration into the intestine.

Methods and devices for intragastric support of functional or prosthetic gastrointestinal devices

Disclosed are implants and methods for remote remodeling of a mitral valve annulus. The implant comprises a body transformable from a flexible configuration for navigation to a treatment site, to a remodeling configuration for, in one application, applying pressure to the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve. On board electronics allow post deployment adjustment of the implant.

Remotely activated mitral annuloplasty system and methods

Disclosed is a low profile catheter shaft configuration for incorporation into any of a variety of catheters. The shaft comprises first and second side-by-side lumens with a movable wall extending axially therebetween. The first lumen may occupy more than half of the inside diameter of the shaft such as during advancement along a guidewire, and the second lumen may occupy more than half of the inside diameter such as following withdrawal of the guidewire and during inflation of a balloon. Methods are also disclosed.

Low profile catheter shaft

Disclosed is a tubular endoluminal vascular prosthesis, useful in treating, for example, an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The prosthesis comprises a self expandable wire support structure surrounded by a flexible tubular membrane. A delivery catheter and methods are also disclosed.

Endoluminal vascular prosthesis

Disclosed is a closed lumen catheter for facilitating placement of a radiation source within a vessel. A distal portion of at least a first lumen and a second lumen are separated by a moveable wall, allowing a reduced catheter shaft profile. Centering structures, such as one or more inflatable balloons, with perfusion, may be added. Methods are also disclosed.

Radioactive wire placement catheter

Disclosed is a self-expandable prosthetic venous valve, such as for implantation in the deep veins of the leg. The valve is mounted in a support structure, such as a self-expandable tubular wire cage. Deployment catheters and methods are also disclosed.

Transluminally implantable venous valve

Disclosed is a delivery catheter adapted for delivery of a dose of radiation to a vessel wall. A radiation source is enlargeable from a first, reduced cross-sectional profile to a second, enlarged cross-sectional profile by unwinding around a central core. Following delivery of a radiation dose to the vessel wall, the source is reduced in profile by wrapping around the core and removed from the treatment site.

Radiation delivery catheter

Disclosed is a low profile catheter shaft configuration for incorporation into any of a variety of catheters. The shaft comprises an inner collapsible tube coaxially disposed within an outer tube. The outer tube may be collapsible or relatively noncollapsible. The effect of the structure is to provide first and second side-by-side lumens with a movable wall extending axially therebetween. The first lumen may occupy more than half of the inside diameter of the shaft such as during advancement along a guidewire, and the second lumen may occupy more than half of the inside diameter such as following withdrawal of the guidewire and during inflation of a balloon. Methods are also disclosed.

Growing community of inventors

Trabuco Canyon, CA, United States of America

Gerard Von Hoffmann