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Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction
Assignee: Pulmonx Corp
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Filing: 2001-12-13
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2021-12-13
Abstract
Abstract Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, external pressure may be applied on the segment to assist in complete collapse. Reduction of gas flow obstructions may be achieved in a variety of ways, including over inflation of the lung, introduction of mucolytic or dilation agents, application of vibrational energy, induction of absorption atelectasis, or the like. Optionally, diagnostic procedures on the isolated lung segment may be performed, typically using the same isolation/access catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodney Perkins
- 👤 Peter Soltesz
- 👤 Robert Kotmel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12181; A61B17/1219; A61B17/12027; A61B17/1204; A61B17/12045; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12104; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12159; A61B17/12186; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61M; A61M16/00; A61M16/04; A61M16/0402; A61M16/0404; A61M16/0418; A61M16/0434; A61M16/0454; A61M16/0459; A61M16/0486; A61B1/00; A61B1/00163; A61B1/00165; A61B1/005; A61B1/0051; A61B1/267; A61B1/2676; A61B17/00491; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/1205; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2901; A61B2017/2905; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2927; A61M16/0003; A61M2016/0027; A61M16/0411; A61M2016/0413; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1052; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/05; A61M2205/058; A61M2209/00; A61M2209/06; A61M2210/00; A61M2210/10; A61M2210/1025; A61M2210/1039
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
1 . A method of reducing lung size of a lung, the method including the steps of: inserting a conduit down a trachea, into a mainstem bronchus, into a bronchial branch, and into a bronchial sub-branch communicating with a lung portion of the lung to be reduced in size; pulling a vacuum in the lung portion through the conduit to collapse the lung portion; and deploying an obstructing member in the bronchial sub-branch to preclude air from being inhaled into the lung portion through the bronchial sub-branch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
1 . A method of reducing lung size of a lung, the method including the steps of: inserting a conduit down a trachea, into a mainstem bronchus, into a bronchial branch, and into a bronchial sub-branch communicating with a lung portion of the lung to be reduced in size; pulling a vacuum in the lung portion through the conduit to collapse the lung portion; and deploying an obstructing member in the bronchial sub-branch to preclude air from being inhaled into the lung portion through the bronchial sub-branch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the deploying step includes feeding the obstructing member down the conduit and into the bronchial sub-branch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
3 . A method for lung volume reduction, said method comprising: isolating a lung tissue segment; aspirating the isolated segment to cause the segment to collapse; and sealing an air passage which opens to the lung segment to inhibit reinflation of the segment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
3 . A method for lung volume reduction, said method comprising: isolating a lung tissue segment; aspirating the isolated segment to cause the segment to collapse; and sealing an air passage which opens to the lung segment to inhibit reinflation of the segment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein sealing comprises deploying a plug in the air passage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein deploying comprises advancing the plug through a catheter to the air passage.
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