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Method and apparatus for converting a catheter to a cardiac pacing electrode
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Filing: 1983-10-20
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Granted: 1987-01-20
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Expires: 2003-10-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for effecting cardiac pacing capture utilizes an in-place catheter having at least one lumen terminating in a distal port which is positioned within a pre-selected heart chamber. The other end of the lumen terminates in a proximal port which is connected to a cannular connector containing an adjustable seal having a distal portion of a wire electrode extending therethrough. The seal is loosened and the wire electrode is advanced through it and the catheter lumen until its distal end emerges from the distal port of the in-place catheter and engages a surface of the heart chamber. The seal is re-tightened if desired; for example, to continuously monitor pressure by means of a pressure monitor connected to a port in the cannular connector. The proximal end of the wire electrode is connected to the output of a pacemaker pulse generator. The output of the pacemaker pulse generator is set to a level at which cardiac pacing capture is achieved. '
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J. Gessman
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-23 13:34
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/36; A61N1/372; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
An apparatus for converting an in-place cardiac catheter to a pacing electrode, said catheter having at least one distal port at one end threof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a pre-selected heart chamber, said apparatus comprising: a. a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; and c. means for advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said cannular connector, said second port and said lumen, until the distal end of said wire electrode emerges from the distal port of said catheter and engages a surface of said heart chamber.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
182 words
An apparatus for converting an in-place cardiac catheter to a pacing electrode, said catheter having at least one distal port at one end threof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a pre-selected heart chamber, said apparatus comprising: a. a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; and c. means for advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said cannular connector, said second port and said lumen, until the distal end of said wire electrode emerges from the distal port of said catheter and engages a surface of said heart chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said cannular connector is substantially Y-shaped having a third port adapted to matingly engage a monitoring device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said wire electrode is disposed within a storage container having an outlet port, with at least a portion of said wire electrode extending therefrom into the first port of said cannular connector through said adjustable sealing means, and wherein said wire electrode advancing means comprises a deformable sleeve surrounding said wire electrode between said first port and said outlet port, said deformable sleeve adapted for reciprocal movement along at least a length of said wire electrode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein said deformable sleeve comprises a sleeve having at least one accordion pleat formed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein said cannular connector is substantially Y-shaped having a third port adapted to matingly engage a monitoring device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said wire electrode advancing means comprises a reel-type container having a first half with an outlet port connected to the first port of said cannular connector and a second half having a core about which at least a portion of said wire electrode is coiled, said second half being rotatably connected to said first half whereby rotation of said second half with respect to said first half causes said wire electrode to emerge from said outlet port.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein the proximal end of said wire electrode extends external to said reel-type container through an aperture in said second half.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said wire electrode is disposed within a storage container having an outlet port, with at least a portion of said wire electrode extending therefrom into the first port of said cannular connector through said adjustable sealing means, and wherein said wire electrode advancing means comprises an electrode advancing crank including: a. a crank housing disposed around said wire electrode between said first port and said outlet port; and b. a drive roller and an idler roller mounted within said crank housing, said rollers adapted to engage said wire electrode therebetween whereby rotation of said drive roller causes said wire electrode to be withdrawn from said storage container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein said electrode advancing crank additionally comprises a crank handle connected to said drive roller.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
224 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a pre-selected heart chamber, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector to the proximal port of said catheter; d. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and e. attaching the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the generator output until pacing capture is achieved.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
224 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a pre-selected heart chamber, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector to the proximal port of said catheter; d. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and e. attaching the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the generator output until pacing capture is achieved.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
241 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a pulmonary artery, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector the proximal port of said catheter; d. withdrawing the distal port of said catheter from said pulmonary artery into a pre-selected heart chamber; e. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and f. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the output thereof until pacing capture has been achieved.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
241 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a pulmonary artery, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector the proximal port of said catheter; d. withdrawing the distal port of said catheter from said pulmonary artery into a pre-selected heart chamber; e. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and f. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the output thereof until pacing capture has been achieved.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method of accordance with claim 11 wherein step d comprises withdrawing the distal port of said catheter from the pulmonary artery into said pre-selected heart chamber using distance criteria.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
73 words
A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein step d additionally comprises the steps of: a. providing a third port in said cannular connector adapted to matingly engage a fluid pressure monitoring device; b. connecting a fluid pressure monitoring device to said third port; and c. withdrawing the distal port of said catheter from the pulmonary artery into said pre-selected heart chamber using pressure criteria as indicated on said fluid pressure monitoring device.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
220 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a coronary artery, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector to the proximal port of said catheter; d. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter into said coronary artery by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and e. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the generator output until pacing capture is achieved.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
220 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a coronary artery, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector to the proximal port of said catheter; d. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter into said coronary artery by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and e. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the generator output until pacing capture is achieved.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
262 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a coronary artery, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular conenctor to the proximal port of said catheter; d. withdrawing the distal port of said catheter from said coronary artery into an aorta proximal to an aortic valve; e. advancing the distal port of said catheter through said aortic valve into a pre-selected heart chamber; f. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and g. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the output thereof until pacing capture has been achieved.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
262 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within a coronary artery, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular conenctor to the proximal port of said catheter; d. withdrawing the distal port of said catheter from said coronary artery into an aorta proximal to an aortic valve; e. advancing the distal port of said catheter through said aortic valve into a pre-selected heart chamber; f. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and g. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the output thereof until pacing capture has been achieved.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
244 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within an aorta, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector to the proximal port of said catheter; d. advancing the distal port of said catheter from said aorta through an aortic valve into a pre-selected heart chamber; e. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and f. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the output thereof until pacing capture has been achieved.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
244 words
A method of cardiac pacing utilizing an in-place catheter having at least one distal port adjacent one end thereof and at least one proximal port at the other end with a lumen connected therebetween, said distal port being positioned within an aorta, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a wire electrode comprising a length of electrically conductive wire having a proximal end adapted for electrical connection to a pacemaker pulse generator and a distal end; b. providing a cannular connector having a first port containing adjustable sealing means adapted to receive and adjustable to a first position to permit said wire electrode therethrough and a second position to substantially prevent fluid transmission through said first port, and at least a second port adapted to matingly engage the proximal port of said catheter; c. connecting the second port of said cannular connector to the proximal port of said catheter; d. advancing the distal port of said catheter from said aorta through an aortic valve into a pre-selected heart chamber; e. causing the distal end of said wire electrode to emerge from the distal port of said catheter and engage a surface of said heart chamber by advancing said wire electrode through said adjustable sealing means, said second port of said cannular connector and said catheter lumen; and f. electrically connecting the proximal end of said wire electrode to said pacemaker pulse generator and adjusting the output thereof until pacing capture has been achieved.
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