Stephen T. Kuehn - Woodbury MN Thomas F. Hinnenkamp - White Bear Lake MN William R. Holmberg - New Richmond WI Darrin J. Bergman - Shoreview MN Scott D. Moore - Columbia Heights MN Terry L. Shepherd - Shoreview MN
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61B 1708
US Classification:
606213, 606139, 606205, 606216
Abstract:
A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
Stephen T. Kuehn - Woodbury MN, US Thomas F. Hinnenkamp - White Bear Lake MN, US William R. Holmberg - New Richmond WI, US Darrin J. Bergman - Shoreview MN, US Terry L. Shepherd - Shoreview MN, US
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/10
US Classification:
606139, 623 211, 623 212
Abstract:
A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
Stephen Kuehn - Woodbury MN, US Thomas Hinnenkamp - White Bear Lake MN, US William Holmberg - New Richmond WI, US Darrin Bergman - Shoreview MN, US Scott Moore - Columbia Heights MN, US Terry Shepherd - Shoreview MN, US
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
International Classification:
A61F011/00 A61F002/24
US Classification:
606/108000, 623/002110
Abstract:
A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
Katherine S. Tweden - Mahtomedi MN William R. Holmberg - New Richmond WI Darrin J. Bergman - Shoreview MN Terry L. Shepherd - Shoreview MN
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61F 224
US Classification:
623 2
Abstract:
The present invention includes a metallic coating on portions of the prosthesis to enhance the overall acceptability of the implantable device or fabric/sutures used to implant the prosthesis. The preferred metal is silver, which is applied to surfaces which are exposed to the heart tissue. The silver-treated portions of these devices inhibit or greatly reduce colonization of endocarditis-causing bacteria without impacting the overall biocompatibility of the device.
Stephen T. Kuehn - Woodbury MN Thomas F. Hinnenkamp - White Bear Lake MN William R. Holmberg - New Richmond WI Darrin J. Bergman - Shoreview MN Scott D. Moore - Columbia Heights MN Terry L. Shepherd - Shoreview MN
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61B 1710
US Classification:
606139
Abstract:
A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
Margaret A. Wallner - Forest Lake MN David R. Elizondo - St. Paul MN Kimberly A. Anderson - Eagan MN Guy P. Vanney - Blaine MN Kurt D. Krueger - Stacy MN Michael J. Girard - Lino Lakes MN Stephen A. Petersen - Eagan MN Darrin J. Bergman - Shoreview MN Terry L. Shepherd - Shoreview MN
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61F 224 A61M 500
US Classification:
623 2
Abstract:
A holder for engaging a heart valve prosthesis during implantation includes a holder body and stem. The stem is adapted to receive a handle used to manipulate the prostheses during implantation. The stem is moveable between a standard implantation position and a low profile delivery position.
Terry L. Shepherd - Shoreview MN Guy Vanney - Blaine MN Kurt D. Krueger - Stacy MN
Assignee:
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Paul MN
International Classification:
A61F 224
US Classification:
623 2
Abstract:
A mechanical heart valve for implantation in a heart of a patient includes an orifice body having an outer circumference and defining a lumen for blood flow therethrough. At least one leaflet carried in the lumen of the orifice body is movable between an open position, allowing flow through the lumen, and a closed position blocking flow through the lumen. A flange ring around the outer circumference of the orifice body includes a plurality of suture holes defined therein. The suture holes are adapted for receiving a suture and thereby attaching the heart valve to tissue of the heart.
Knoxville Urology Clinic 9245 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923 (865)6903811 (phone), (865)6947621 (fax)
Physicians Clinic 120 Hospital Dr STE G50, Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865)4712522 (phone), (865)4712485 (fax)
Knoxville Urology ClinicTennessee Urology Associates 120 Hospital Dr STE G50, Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865)6903811 (phone), (865)6947621 (fax)
Education:
Medical School University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Memphis Graduated: 1982
Procedures:
Circumcision Cystoscopy Cystourethroscopy Kidney Stone Lithotripsy Prostate Biopsy Transurethral Resection of Prostate Urinary Flow Tests Vasectomy
Conditions:
Calculus of the Urinary System Kidney Cancer Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Bladder Cancer Breast Disorders
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Shepherd graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Memphis in 1982. He works in Knoxville, TN and 2 other locations and specializes in Urology. Dr. Shepherd is affiliated with Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center, Physicians Regional Medical Center and Turkey Creek Medical Center.