Implantable devices for controlling the size and shape of an anatomical structure or lumen

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8758372
APP PUB NO 20080027483A1
SERIAL NO

11802264

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An implantable device system for controlling the dimensions of internal anatomic passages corrects physiologic dysfunctions resulting from a structural lumen which is either too large or too small. Implantable devices are disclosed which employ various mechanisms for adjusting and maintaining the size of an orifice to which they are attached. Systems permit the implants to be implanted using minimally invasive procedures and permit final adjustments to the dimensions of the implants after the resumption of normal flow of anatomic fluids in situ.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cartledge, Richard G Fort Lauderdale, US 54 6027
Fann, James I Portola Valley, US 37 3752
Friedmann, Josef L Scotts Valley, US 35 928
Greene, James L Fort Lauderdale, US 24 533
Lee, Leonard Y New York, US 23 3890

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