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Method of purging a balloon catheter
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1989-07-07
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Granted: 1991-07-30
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Expires: 2009-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A method for purging a dilatation catheter begins with providing an inflatable balloon at a distal end of a hollow shaft which has a longitudinal lumen defined therein, an inlet in communication with the interior of the balloon and extending to a lumen outlet distally of the inlet. To purge the catheter of gas before use, the lumen is filled with liquid from a proximal end of the shaft until liquid is forced out of the lumen through the lumen outlet. A guide wire is then advanced distally through the lumen, and a liquid-tight seal is formed about the guide wire distally of the inlet. With the seal maintained, the liquid is then withdrawn from the balloon, thereby deflating the balloon for introduction into a patient and ultimately, for reinflation and dilatation.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew M. Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0074; A61M25/0075; A61M25/10; A61M25/104; A61M2025/0018; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1063; A61M2025/1079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A method for preparing an over-the-wire balloon catheter for use prior to the introduction thereof into a patient, wherein the catheter has a shaft with a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough from a proximal end to a distal end, with the lumen having an inlet at the proximal end of the shaft, an outlet at the distal end of the shaft and at least one balloon inflation aperture therebetween, and wherein the catheter has an inflatable balloon about the shaft, with the lumen having its balloon inflation aperture in fluid communication with the interior of the balloon, the method comprising the sequential steps of: filling the lumen with liquid from the proximal end of the shaft so that liquid is forced out of the lumen through the lumen outlet; advancing a guide wire distally through the lumen until a distal end of the guide wire is past the balloon inflation aperture of the lumen; forming a liquid-tight seal about the guide wire in the lumen distally of the balloon inflation aperture; and filling the balloon with liquid after the liquid-tight seal is formed across the lumen to fully inflate the balloon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
190 words
A method for preparing an over-the-wire balloon catheter for use prior to the introduction thereof into a patient, wherein the catheter has a shaft with a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough from a proximal end to a distal end, with the lumen having an inlet at the proximal end of the shaft, an outlet at the distal end of the shaft and at least one balloon inflation aperture therebetween, and wherein the catheter has an inflatable balloon about the shaft, with the lumen having its balloon inflation aperture in fluid communication with the interior of the balloon, the method comprising the sequential steps of: filling the lumen with liquid from the proximal end of the shaft so that liquid is forced out of the lumen through the lumen outlet; advancing a guide wire distally through the lumen until a distal end of the guide wire is past the balloon inflation aperture of the lumen; forming a liquid-tight seal about the guide wire in the lumen distally of the balloon inflation aperture; and filling the balloon with liquid after the liquid-tight seal is formed across the lumen to fully inflate the balloon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, and further comprising the step of: withdrawing the liquid proximally from the lumen to deflate the balloon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the step of forming a liquid-tight seal, during the step of withdrawing the liquid from the lumen, includes creating a net negative pressure within the lumen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 1, and further comprising the steps of: providing the balloon in an initially uninflated state wherein the balloon is wrapped spirally about itself to define a low profile in lateral cross-section; and maintaining the balloon in its wrapped uninflated state until the liquid-tight seal is formed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 4, and further comprising the step of: withdrawing the liquid proximally from the lumen wherein the balloon resumes its spirally-wrapped uninflated state.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1, and further comprising the step of: positioning the distal end of the guide wire just proximal of the lumen outlet prior to filling the lumen with liquid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of forming a liquid-tight seal includes the step of inflating a bladder within the lumen through a separate bladder inflation lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the step of forming a liquid-tight seal, during the step of filling the balloon with liquid, includes creating a positive liquid pressure within the lumen.
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