Heart Anchor Positioning Devices Patent Granted
Summary
The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582524B2) to BioVentrix, Inc. for heart anchor positioning devices, methods, and systems for treating congestive heart failure. The patent describes a device designed to engage and secure heart anchors to the heart wall, with a tension indicating mechanism.
What changed
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582524B2 for "Heart anchor positioning devices, methods, and systems for treatment of congestive heart failure and other conditions." The patent, assigned to BioVentrix, Inc., details a heart anchor tensioning device featuring a main body, an elongated shaft, and a tension member. Key aspects include an anchor coupling mechanism for engaging and locking heart anchors to the heart wall and a tension indicating mechanism to provide feedback on applied force.
This patent grant signifies the protection of intellectual property related to a specific medical device technology for treating heart conditions. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations, it impacts the competitive landscape for medical device manufacturers in the cardiovascular space. Companies developing or marketing similar devices should be aware of this granted patent to avoid potential infringement issues. No immediate compliance actions are required for regulated entities, but it is relevant for R&D and legal departments assessing intellectual property risks.
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Heart anchor positioning devices, methods, and systems for treatment of congestive heart failure and other conditions
Grant US12582524B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
BioVentrix, Inc.
Inventors
Kevin Van Bladel, Lon Annest, Ernest Heflin, Gilbert Mata, Jr., Lawrence Crainich, Brian LaRose
Abstract
A heart anchor tensioning device includes a main body and an elongated shaft. A tension member or tether through a lumen of the elongated shaft allows the shaft to advance over the tension member and within a body while the main body is positioned outside of the body. The device includes an anchor coupling mechanism that is configured to engage a heart anchor and move the heart anchor into engagement with a first wall of the heart. The anchor coupling mechanism is to lock the heart anchor to inhibit proximal movement of the heart anchor along the tension member. The device further includes a tension indicating mechanism that provides an indication of a force being applied to the heart anchor by the device.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/2487 A61B 17/0401 A61B 2090/064 A61B 2017/00243 A61B 2017/0417 A61B 2017/0464 A61B 2017/0409 A61B 2017/0411 A61B 2017/0488 A61B 2017/049
Filing Date
2024-02-16
Application No.
18444241
Claims
18
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