Matthew James Finch

US Patent:

20110071623, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954529

Inventors:

Matthew J. Finch - Amherst NH, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 211

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for implanting a prosthesis into a heart of a mammal, such as a person. The disclosure includes a prosthesis that acts as a pressure vent between the left and right atria of the heart. The disclosure also includes a mounting tool for mounting the prosthesis onto a loading tool, the loading tool useful for loading the prosthesis onto a device for delivering the prosthesis into the patient's heart. Control devices and methods for using these devices are also disclosed. The intracardiac pressure vents disclosed allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. The devices also limit the amount of flow from the right atrium to the left atrium to minimize the potential for thrombi or other embolic material from entering arterial circulation.

US Patent:

20110071624, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954555

Inventors:

Matthew J. Finch - Amherst NH, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 211

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for implanting a prosthesis into a heart of a mammal, such as a person. The disclosure includes a prosthesis that acts as a pressure vent between the left and right atria of the heart. The disclosure also includes a mounting tool for mounting the prosthesis onto a loading tool, the loading tool useful for loading the prosthesis onto a device for delivering the prosthesis into the patient's heart. Control devices and methods for using these devices are also disclosed. The intracardiac pressure vents disclosed allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. The devices also limit the amount of flow from the right atrium to the left atrium to minimize the potential for thrombi or other embolic material from entering arterial circulation.

US Patent:

20110295182, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954521

Inventors:

Matthew J. Finch - Amherst NH, US
Stephen J. Forcucci - Winchester MA, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US
Hiroatsu Sugimoto - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

604 9

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for implanting a prosthesis into a heart of a mammal, such as a person. The disclosure includes a prosthesis that acts as a pressure vent between the left and right atria of the heart. The disclosure also includes a mounting tool for mounting the prosthesis onto a loading tool, the loading tool useful for loading the prosthesis onto a device for delivering the prosthesis into the patient's heart. Control devices and methods for using these devices are also disclosed. The intracardiac pressure vents disclosed allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. The devices also limit the amount of flow from the right atrium to the left atrium to minimize the potential for thrombi or other embolic material from entering arterial circulation.

US Patent:

20110295183, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954537

Inventors:

Matthew J. Finch - Amherst NH, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

604 9

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for implanting a prosthesis into a heart of a mammal, such as a person. The disclosure includes a prosthesis that acts as a pressure vent between the left and right atria of the heart. The disclosure also includes a mounting tool for mounting the prosthesis onto a loading tool, the loading tool useful for loading the prosthesis onto a device for delivering the prosthesis into the patient's heart. Control devices and methods for using these devices are also disclosed. The intracardiac pressure vents disclosed allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. The devices also limit the amount of flow from the right atrium to the left atrium to minimize the potential for thrombi or other embolic material from entering arterial circulation.

US Patent:

20110295362, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954541

Inventors:

Matthew J. Finch - Amherst NH, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US
Stephen J. Forcucci - Winchester MA, US
Hiroatsu Sugimoto - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 126

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for implanting a prosthesis into a heart of a mammal, such as a person. The disclosure includes a prosthesis that acts as a pressure vent between the left and right atria of the heart. The disclosure also includes a mounting tool for mounting the prosthesis onto a loading tool, the loading tool useful for loading the prosthesis onto a device for delivering the prosthesis into the patient's heart. Control devices and methods for using these devices are also disclosed. The intracardiac pressure vents disclosed allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. The devices also limit the amount of flow from the right atrium to the left atrium to minimize the potential for thrombi or other embolic material from entering arterial circulation.

US Patent:

20110295366, Dec 1, 2011

Filed:

Nov 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/954468

Inventors:

Matthew J. Finch - Amherst NH, US
Edward McNamara - Chelmsford MA, US
Hiroatsu Sugimoto - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

DC Devices, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/24

US Classification:

623 211

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for implanting a prosthesis into a heart of a mammal, such as a person. The disclosure includes a prosthesis that acts as a pressure vent between the left and right atria of the heart. The disclosure also includes a mounting tool for mounting the prosthesis onto a loading tool, the loading tool useful for loading the prosthesis onto a device for delivering the prosthesis into the patient's heart. Control devices and methods for using these devices are also disclosed. The intracardiac pressure vents disclosed allow sufficient flow from the left atrium to the right atrium to relieve elevated left atrial pressure and resulting patient symptoms. The devices also limit the amount of flow from the right atrium to the left atrium to minimize the potential for thrombi or other embolic material from entering arterial circulation.