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Multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis
Assignee: University of Missouri–St. Louis
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Filing: 1991-10-08
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Granted: 1993-05-11
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Expires: 2011-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A multiple lumen, intravenous catheter for hemodialysis or the like defines a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicates with the exterior through aperture means. By this invention the aperture means of one of the lumens defines a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of the lumens defines a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from the distal end and first port. The second port is positioned to face radially inwardly to at least a slight degree to avoid engagement of the wall of the blood vessel that the catheter occupies. Additionally, the tip of the catheter distal of the second port is preferably of substantially helically shape, being sized to assist in keeping the second port away from the blood vessel wall. As another feature, the catheter may be angled in its as-manufactured, unstressed condition to avoid pressing by elastic memory against internal blood vessel walls. Also, the catheter may define an inflatable balloon positioned between the first and second ports as a means for spacing particularly the second port away from blood vessel walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Zbylut J. Twardowski
- 👤 John C. Van Stone
- 👤 W. Kirt Nichols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-23 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M1/00; A61M1/36; A61M1/3621; A61M1/3653; A61M1/3656; A61M1/3658; A61M25/0021; A61M25/0041; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/158; A61M5/1582; A61M1/14; A61M1/16; A61M1/28; A61M1/285; A61M25/0023; A61M25/0026; A61M25/003; A61M2025/0031; A61M2025/0037; A61M25/0029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In a multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis or the like, said catheter having a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicate with the exterior through separate aperture means, the improvement comprising, in combination: the aperture means of one of said lumens defining a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of said lumens defining a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from said distal end and first port, said second port being defined by a substantially annular wall having an outer portion relative to the catheter axis that is positioned slightly closer to said distal end than an inner portion of said substantially annular wall, whereby the axis of said second port is angled inwardly at an acute angle to catheter axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In a multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis or the like, said catheter having a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicate with the exterior through separate aperture means, the improvement comprising, in combination: the aperture means of one of said lumens defining a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of said lumens defining a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from said distal end and first port, said second port being defined by a substantially annular wall having an outer portion relative to the catheter axis that is positioned slightly closer to said distal end than an inner portion of said substantially annular wall, whereby the axis of said second port is angled inwardly at an acute angle to catheter axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The catheter of claim 1 in which said one lumen comprises a portion that extends distally beyond said second port, said one lumen portion being defined by a distal catheter portion of substantially helical shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The catheter of claim 1 in which a section thereof, in its natural, unstressed configuration, defines an angle of at least about 90°, said section being spaced from and proximal to said second port.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The catheter of claim 3 in which a length of said catheter positioned between said angled section and said second port in its natural, unstressed configuration, defines an arc in the dimension perpendicular to the plane defined by the angle in said section, to provide improved compliance with the shape of the blood vessel in which said length of the catheter resides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The catheter of claim 1 which defines an inflatable balloon positioned between said first and second ports, said balloon being inflatable to a size large enough to limit engagement of the second port with a wall of the blood vessel in which the catheter resides, but small enough to avoid complete occlusion thereof, and an inflation lumen in said catheter communicating with said balloon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The catheter of claim 1 which comprises a pair of tubular connector extensions positioned at the proximal end thereof, and double-ended tubular prong means connecting each extension with one of said catheter lumens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter of claim 1 which carries a radiopaque stripe at least adjacent its distal end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
194 words
In a multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis or the like, said catheter having a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicate with the exterior through separate aperture means, the improvement comprising, in combination: the aperture means of one of said lumens defining a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of said lumens defining a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from said distal end and first port, said second port being defined by a substantially annular wall having an outward portion relative to the catheter axis that is positioned slightly closer to said distal end than an inner portion of said substantially annular wall, whereby the axis of said second port is angled inwardly at an acute angle to the catheter axis; said one lumen comprising a portion that extends distally beyond said second port, said one lumen portion being defined in a distal catheter portion of substantially helical shape, said catheter having a section thereof which defines an angle of at least about 90°, said section being spaced from and proximal of said second port.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
194 words
In a multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis or the like, said catheter having a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicate with the exterior through separate aperture means, the improvement comprising, in combination: the aperture means of one of said lumens defining a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of said lumens defining a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from said distal end and first port, said second port being defined by a substantially annular wall having an outward portion relative to the catheter axis that is positioned slightly closer to said distal end than an inner portion of said substantially annular wall, whereby the axis of said second port is angled inwardly at an acute angle to the catheter axis; said one lumen comprising a portion that extends distally beyond said second port, said one lumen portion being defined in a distal catheter portion of substantially helical shape, said catheter having a section thereof which defines an angle of at least about 90°, said section being spaced from and proximal of said second port.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
The catheter of claim 8 in which a length of said catheter positioned between said angled section and said second port, in its natural, unstressed configuration, defines an arc in the dimension perpendicular to the plane defined by the angle in said section, to provide improved compliance with the shape of a blood vessel in which said length of the catheter resides.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The catheter of claim 9 which comprises a pair of tubular catheter extensions positioned at the proximal end thereof, and double-ended, tubular prong means connecting each extension with one of said catheter lumens.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter of claim 10 which carries a radiopaque stripe at lest adjacent its distal end.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis or the like, said catheter having a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicates with the exterior through aperture means, the improvement comprising, in combination; the aperture means of one of said lumens defining a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of said lumens defining a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from said distal end and first port, said other lumen terminating at the second port, said one lumen comprising a portion that extends distally beyond said second port to be longitudinally spaced from the other of said lumens, said one lumen portion being defined in a distal catheter portion of substantially helical shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
130 words
In a multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis or the like, said catheter having a distal end portion in which at least a pair of the catheter lumens each communicates with the exterior through aperture means, the improvement comprising, in combination; the aperture means of one of said lumens defining a first port at essentially the distal catheter end, and the aperture means of the other of said lumens defining a second port spaced proximally along the catheter from said distal end and first port, said other lumen terminating at the second port, said one lumen comprising a portion that extends distally beyond said second port to be longitudinally spaced from the other of said lumens, said one lumen portion being defined in a distal catheter portion of substantially helical shape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The catheter of claim 12 in which a section thereof, in its natural, unstressed configuration, defines an angle of at least about 90°, said section being spaced from and proximal of said second port.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
62 words
The catheter of claim 13 in which a length of said catheter positioned between said angled section and said second port, in its natural, unstressed condition, defines an arc in the dimension perpendicular to the plane defined by the angle in said section, to provide improved compliance with the shape of a blood vessel in which said length of the catheter resides.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The catheter of claim 14 which comprises a pair of tubular connector extensions positioned at the proximal end thereof, and double-ended, tubular prong means connecting each extension with one of said catheter lumens.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter of claim 15 which carries a radiopaque stripe at least adjacent its distal end.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
36 words
The multiple lumen catheter of claim 12 in which said second port is positioned adjacent the proximal end of said helical distal catheter portion in a position to occupy a concave portion of said helical shape.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-05-10 | 1996-11-09 | 1997-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-10 | 2000-11-09 | 2001-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-10 | 2004-11-09 | 2005-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |