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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Wilfred J. Samson, Saratoga, CA (US);
Janine Robinson, Half Moon Bay, CA (US);
Steve Baker, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
James J. Leary, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Assignee:
Cardeon Corporation, Cupertino, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 3/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 3/100 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a catheter or cannula system that facilitates cardiopulmonary bypass surgeries and enables prolonged circulatory support of the heart. More specifically, the present invention provides an aortic catheter system including a porous aortic root balloon capable of occluding the aorta, delivering cardioplegia and providing tactile feedback and helping to maintain the competency of regurgitant aortic valves.