Patent ID: 6113534
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A heart stabilizing device for stabilizing surface tissue of a heart during heart bypass surgery comprising;a flat rectangular frame having an opening along one side for pressing on and stabilizing a small area of surface tissue of said heart where an anastomosis is to be performed;a rail mounted on an upper surface of said flat rectangular frame;a holder for holding said flat rectangular frame in position on said small area of surface tissue, said holder comprising a rigid shaft removably attached to said rail on said flat rectangular frame having a socket in one end, said rail being seated in said socket;said flat rectangular frame being adjusted by moving said rail in said socket on said rigid shaft so that said flat rectangular frame conforms to the center of a small area of surface tissue where the stabilizer is placed; anda locking device for locking said flat rectangular frame in an adjusted position;whereby both angle and position of said flat rectangular frame may be adjusted for optimal pressure on an area of heart tissue and then locked in that position.