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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 07, 2002
Applicants:
Michael J. Girard, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
J. Edward Shapland, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Donald F. Palme, Ii, Princeton, MN (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Girard, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
J. Edward Shapland, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Donald F. Palme, II, Princeton, MN (US);
Assignee:
Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F002/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A highly compliant and elastic cardiac support device is provided. The device is constructed from a biocompatible material is applied to an external surface of a heart. The device can be used to resist dilatation of the heart, to provide acute wall support, or to enhance reduction in the size of the heart using stored potential energy, without interfering with systolic contraction.