Methods and apparatus for controlling the internal circumference of an anatomic orifice or lumen
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1. An implantable device for controlling at least one of shape and size of an anatomical structure or lumen, comprising:
- an implantable device that has an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device, the implantable device being housed in a catheter and insertable from a minimally invasive surgical entry; and
an adjustment tool configured to actuate the adjustable member and provide for adjustment before, during or after the anatomical structure or lumen resumes near normal-to-normal physiologic function.
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Abstract
An implantable device is provided for controlling shape and/or size of an anatomical structure or lumen. The implantable device has an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device. The implantable device is housed in a catheter and insertable from a minimally invasive surgical entry. An adjustment tool actuates the adjustable member and provide for adjustment before, during or after the anatomical structure or lumen resumes near normal to normal physiologic function.
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1. An implantable device for controlling at least one of shape and size of an anatomical structure or lumen, comprising:
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an implantable device that has an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device, the implantable device being housed in a catheter and insertable from a minimally invasive surgical entry; and
an adjustment tool configured to actuate the adjustable member and provide for adjustment before, during or after the anatomical structure or lumen resumes near normal-to-normal physiologic function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An implantable device delivery system, comprising:
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a housing sheath;
a catheter assembly that includes an actuating catheter disposed within the housing sheath and a core catheter located within the actuating catheter; and
an implantable device that has an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device, the implantable device being housed in the catheter assembly and insertable from a minimally invasive surgical entry. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. An implantable device delivery system, comprising:
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an implantable device that has an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device; and
a delivery system configured to provide for percutaneous delivery of the implantable device to an anatomical site. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41)
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42. A method for controlling at least one of shape and size of an anatomical structure or lumen of a patient, comprising:
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implanting an implantable device to the anatomical structure or lumen of the patient, the implantable device having an adjustable member configured to adjust the dimensions of the implantable device;
bringing the patient'"'"'s heart rate and blood pressure back to normal while the patient is still in the operating room; and
using an adjustment tool to provide adjustment of the implantable device after the patient'"'"'s heart rate and blood pressure are brought substantially to normal levels.
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