Systems and methods for implantable devices
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorsPaul A. Friedman, Samuel J. Asirvatham
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Abstract
This document describes methods and materials for reducing incision sizes for improving the treatment of pathological conditions, including arrhythmias and trauma, using temperature modulation via implantable devices. For example, this document describes methods and devices for treating atrial and/or ventricular fibrillation by cooling the epicardium.
Claims20
A method of deploying an implantable device, the method comprising:
- creating a Z-shaped incision in a skin of a patient;
- inserting a tool into the Z-shaped incision;
- and
- using the tool, deploying an implantable device in a cavity of the patient.
The method of claim 3, wherein the method further comprises expanding a balloon coupled to the tool, wherein the balloon expansion opens the deeper tissue of the patient.
A tool for deploying an implantable device, the tool comprising:
- an incision component;
- and
- a horizontal base that provides advancement of the implantable device.
An implantable device, the device comprising:
- two or more therapeutic elements;
- and
- a structure coupling the two or more therapeutic elements together.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.