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Flexible polymer heart valve with modified surface to inhibit calcification in vivo

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DE19904913A1
DE19904913A1 DE1999104913 DE19904913A DE19904913A1 DE 19904913 A1 DE19904913 A1 DE 19904913A1 DE 1999104913 DE1999104913 DE 1999104913 DE 19904913 A DE19904913 A DE 19904913A DE 19904913 A1 DE19904913 A1 DE 19904913A1
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    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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Abstract

Flexible polymer heart valve for replacement of a human heart valve is modified by a plasma process. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a modified flexible polymer heart valve for replacement of a human heart valve, comprising a flexible polymer heart valve that has been microscopically polished and implanted with carbon by plasma ion implantation; (2) a modified flexible polymer heart valve for replacement of a human heart valve in which other materials are used for microscopic polishing by plasma ion implantation, especially biocompatible materials such as carbon or silicon carbide; (3) a modified flexible polymer heart valve for replacement of a human heart valve where the modification comprises implantation and polishing with bio-hemocompatible substances other than heparin, taurine and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine flexible Polymer-Carbon Herzklappe zum Ersatz einer Herzklappe im menschlichen Herzen, insbesondere der Mitral-, Aorten- und Tricuspidalklappe.The invention relates to a flexible polymer-carbon heart valve to replace a heart valve in the human heart, especially the Mitral, aortic and tricuspid valve.

Die Geschichte der künstlichen Herzklappe überdeckt heute bereits eine Periode von mehr als 47 Jahren und beginnt mit der ersten von Hufnagel im Jahre 1952 implantierten Herzklappe. Dennoch sind die Entwicklungen- und Optimierungsprobleme künstlicher (mechanische sowie Polymerklappen) Herzklappen noch nicht vollständig gelöst, wie allein schon aus der großen Zahl der gegenwärtig gebräuchlichen Klappentypen hervorgeht.The history of the artificial heart valve already covers one Period of more than 47 years and begins with the first of Hufnagel in 1952 implanted heart valve. Nevertheless, the developments and Optimization problems of artificial (mechanical and polymer flaps) Heart valves have not yet been completely released, as is the case with the large one Number of currently used valve types is shown.

Zur Zeit beherrschen mechanische Herzklappen das Feld, wobei in den letzten Jahren auch die flexiblen Herzklappen an Bedeutung gewinnen, aber noch nicht im Menschen dauerhaft eingesetzt wurden. In den Patent-, Offenlegungs- oder Auslegungsschriften US2929804, WO83/03974, US4247292, US4222127, US4364127, EP0193987, DE 34 06 231, EP0114025, DE 23 55 959, EP0224153, DE 35 41 478 und EP0363753 werden die verschiedenartigsten Geometrien und Segelhalterungen sowie die verschiedensten Herstellungsverfahren angegeben. Die bisher erzielten Ergebnisse sind jedoch nicht zufriedenstellend. So liegt bei allen zur Zeit auf dem Markt befindlichen flexiblen Herzklappen die gleiche Problematik der Kalzifizierung der Herzklappenflügel vor; dieses Kalzifizierungsproblem ist schon seit mehreren Jahren bekannt und auch in neueren Untersuchungen nachzulesen, z. B. im Internationalen Journal of Artificial Organs/Vol.21/no 12, 1998 pp.814-819.Mechanical heart valves currently dominate the field In recent years, flexible heart valves have also become more important, but have not yet been used permanently in humans. In the patent, laid-open or interpretation documents US2929804, WO83 / 03974, US4247292, US4222127, US4364127, EP0193987, DE 34 06 231, EP0114025, DE 23 55 959, EP0224153, DE 35 41 478 and EP0363753 different geometries and Sail holders as well as the most diverse manufacturing processes specified. However, the results achieved so far are not satisfactory. So lies with all those currently on the market flexible heart valves the same problem of calcification of the Heart valve wing in front; this calcification problem has been around known for several years and can also be read in recent studies, e.g. B. in the International Journal of Artificial Organs / Vol. 21 / no 12, 1998 pp.814-819.

Die bisher eingesetzten Polymere sind zwar biokompatibel, jedoch haben die Klappensegel nicht die erforderliche Oberflächengüte, denn unruhige und poröse Oberflächen bieten eine breite Angriffsfläche zur Kalzifizierung und gegenüber Thromben. Diese Oberflächen erhöhen damit das Risiko eines Herzklappenversagens durch Kalzifizierung. Glatte Oberflächen hingegen wirken weniger kalzifizierend und trombogen, da sie weniger Ansatzpunkte bieten, das menschliche Komplement-System zu aktivieren. The polymers used so far are biocompatible, however the flap sails do not have the required surface quality, because restless and porous surfaces offer a wide contact surface for calcification and against thrombi. Increase these surfaces thus the risk of heart valve failure due to calcification. Smooth surfaces, on the other hand, are less calcifying and thrombogen, since they offer fewer starting points, the human Activate complement system.  

Der vorliegenden Erfindung lag die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Oberflächen der flexiblen Herzklappe (Klappensegel) so zu optimieren, daß die oben genannte Problematik der Kalzifizierung entschieden verringert bzw. ganz beseitigt wird, desweiteren eine Oberfläche zu schaffen, die eine bessere Bio-Haemokompatibilität für den Einsatz als flexible Herzklappe aufweist.The present invention was based, the surfaces of the flexible heart valve (valve leaflet) so that the above The problem of calcification mentioned is significantly reduced or entirely is eliminated, furthermore to create a surface that is better Has bio-hemocompatibility for use as a flexible heart valve.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die gesamte Oberfläche einer fertig hergestellten flexiblen Herzklappe mittels Plasma- Ionenimplantation carbonisiert wird; gleichzeitig erreicht man, daß die Oberfläche durch den Carbon-Ionenbeschuß poliert wird, um so eine mikroskopisch geglättete Oberfläche zu erhalten.This object is achieved in that the entire Surface of a finished flexible heart valve using plasma Ion implantation is carbonized; at the same time you achieve that Surface is polished by the carbon ion bombardment, so one to obtain a microscopically smoothed surface.

Die Plasma-Ionenimplantation ist eine neuere Entwicklung zur schnellen und allseitigen Implantation von Ionen in beliebig geformten Werkstücken oder Bauteilen. Bei ihr wird das zu implantierende Werkstück (flexible polymere Herzklappe) in ein Plasma eingetaucht. Durch das Anlegen einer negativen Hochspannung an das Werkstück (flexible polymere Herzklappe) werden positiv geladene Ionen aus der Randschicht des Plasmas extrahiert und allseitig auf das Werkstück (flexible polymere Herzklappe) hin beschleunigt und in die gesamte Oberfläche gleichzeitig implantiert.The plasma ion implantation is a newer development for fast and All-round implantation of ions in workpieces of any shape or Components. The workpiece to be implanted (flexible polymer Heart valve) immersed in a plasma. By creating a negative High tension on the workpiece (flexible polymeric heart valve) positively charged ions extracted from the peripheral layer of the plasma and accelerated on all sides towards the workpiece (flexible polymeric heart valve) and implanted in the entire surface at the same time.

Die Carbonisierung ist untrennbar mit dem Polymer verbunden. Dadurch bedingt bleiben die so erfindungsgemäße neue Herzklappenoberfläche immer mikroskopisch glatt. Durch die Carbonisierung der Herzklappe wird ein Material eingesetzt (Carbon), das sich schon vielfach in der medizinischen Anwendung bewährt hat (z. B. mechanische Herzklappen), aber bei polymeren Herzklappenprothesen noch keine Anwendung fand. Bei Untersuchungen wurde gezeigt, daß die carbonisierte und mikroskopisch geglättete modifizierte Herzklappenoberfläche (mittels PII-Plasma- Ionenimplantation) thromboresistent, bakteriostatisch, haemocompatibel, mineralabweisend, fungostatisch, glatt und beständig ist, insbesondere daß keine Kalzifizierung auf dem Material nachgewiesen werden konnte. Carbonization is inextricably linked to the polymer. Thereby the new heart valve surface according to the invention thus always remains conditional microscopically smooth. By carbonizing the heart valve a material used (carbon) that is already widely used in the has proven medical application (e.g. mechanical heart valves), but has not yet been used in polymeric heart valve prostheses. Research has shown that the carbonized and microscopic smoothed modified heart valve surface (using PII plasma Ion implantation) thromboresistant, bacteriostatic, hemocompatible, mineral-repellent, fungostatic, smooth and durable, especially that no calcification could be demonstrated on the material.  

Die so erfindungsgemäße modifizierte flexible Herzklappe reduziert die Kalzifizierungsgefahr auf ein Minimum, die Haftung von Blutplättchen und damit die Gefahr der Thrombenbildung werden entschieden verringert. Es zeigt sich also, daß die erfindungsgemäße modifizierte flexible Herzklappe wesentlich bessere Eigenschaften besitzt als die bisher eingesetzten flexiblen PU-Herzklappen.The modified flexible heart valve according to the invention thus reduces the Risk of calcification to a minimum, the adhesion of platelets and thus the risk of thrombus formation are decidedly reduced. It shows that the modified flexible heart valve according to the invention has much better properties than those previously used flexible PU heart valves.

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1. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz der Klappen im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine flexible polymere Herzklappe mittels Plasma-Ionen-Implantation mikroskopisch geglättet und Carbon implantiert wird.1. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace the valves in the human heart, characterized in that a flexible polymeric heart valve is microscopically smoothed by means of plasma ion implantation and carbon is implanted. 2. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Polymer, aus dem die Herzklappe hergestellt wird, verschiedenartige Zusammenstellungen aufweisen kann, insbesondere aber Polyurethane.2. Flexible modified polymer heart valve according to claim 1, characterized in that the polymer from which the heart valve is made varies May have compilations, but especially polyurethanes. 3. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz der Klappen im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Quelle zur Modifizierung der Herzklappe wie in Anspruch 1 dargelegt ein Ionen-Beschleuniger ist.3. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace the valves in the human heart, characterized in that the source for modifying the heart valve as in claim 1 is an ion accelerator. 4. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz der Klappen im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die modifizierte flexible Herzklappe wie in Anspruch 1 dargelegt zwei oder drei Klappensegel aufweisen kann.4. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace the valves in the human heart, characterized in that the modified flexible heart valve as set out in claim 1 can have two or three flap sails. 5. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz der Klappen im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß andere Materialien zum mikroskopischen Glätten der Oberfläche mittels Plasma-Ionenimplantation Verwendung finden, insbesondere andere biokompatible Substanzen wie Kohlenstoffe oder Siliziumcarbide eingebracht oder aufgebracht werden.5. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace the valves in the human heart, characterized in that other materials for microscopically smoothing the surface by means of Plasma ion implantation find use, in particular other biocompatible substances such as carbons or Silicon carbides are introduced or applied. 6. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe nach Anspruch 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Implantation sowie das mikroskopische Glätten mittels Plasma- Immersions-Ionenimplantation, Plasma-Ionenimplantation oder Ionen- Implantation erfolgt. 6. Flexible modified polymer heart valve according to claim 1 to 5, characterized in that implantation and microscopic smoothing using plasma Immersion ion implantation, plasma ion implantation or ion Implantation takes place.   7. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz einer Klappe im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Implantation und Glättung zur Modifizierung mittels geeigneter bio-haemocompatibler Substanzen durchgeführt wird außer Heparin, taurine, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.7. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace a valve in the human heart, characterized in that the implantation and smoothing for modification by means of suitable bio-hemocompatible substances is carried out except heparin, taurine, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. 8. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz einer Klappe im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Modifizierung mittels Beschichtungsverfahren, insbesondere aber mit bio-haemocompatiblen Substanzen durchgeführt wird außer Heparin, taurine, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane.8. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace a valve in the human heart, characterized in that modification by means of coating processes, but especially with bio-hemocompatible substances is carried out in addition to heparin, taurine, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane. 9. Flexible modifizierte Polymer-Herzklappe zum Ersatz einer Klappe im menschlichen Herzen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Modifizierung mittels Plasmaverfahren durchgeführt wird.9. Flexible modified polymer heart valve to replace a valve in the human heart, characterized in that the modification is carried out using a plasma process.
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EP1252902A1 (en) * 2001-04-23 2002-10-30 Riken Artificial dura mater having cell adhesiveness and a process for producing the same
DE10306443A1 (en) * 2003-02-17 2004-09-09 Lothar Sellin Self-expanding stent with a holding system for the cusp of a polyurethane heart valve is provided with integral bypasses
WO2007022174A2 (en) 2005-08-18 2007-02-22 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Surface modification of eptfe and implants using the same
WO2017158148A1 (en) 2016-03-17 2017-09-21 Centro Cardiologico Monzino Polymers and uses thereof in manufacturing of 'living' heart valves

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EP1252902A1 (en) * 2001-04-23 2002-10-30 Riken Artificial dura mater having cell adhesiveness and a process for producing the same
US6872759B2 (en) 2001-04-23 2005-03-29 Riken Artificial dura mater having cell adhesiveness and a process for producing the same
DE10306443A1 (en) * 2003-02-17 2004-09-09 Lothar Sellin Self-expanding stent with a holding system for the cusp of a polyurethane heart valve is provided with integral bypasses
WO2007022174A2 (en) 2005-08-18 2007-02-22 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Surface modification of eptfe and implants using the same
WO2007022174A3 (en) * 2005-08-18 2007-06-21 Boston Scient Scimed Inc SURFACE MODIFICATION OF ePTFE AND IMPLANTS USING THE SAME
US7597924B2 (en) 2005-08-18 2009-10-06 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Surface modification of ePTFE and implants using the same
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