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Low profile perfusion catheter
Assignee: Endologix LLC
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Filing: 1994-12-16
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Granted: 1996-06-04
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Expires: 2014-12-16
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a Low Profile Perfusion Catheter, for use in coronary angioplasty applications. Preferably, the catheter is provided with an inflatable dilatation balloon, and a perfusion lumen extending therethrough. The diameter of the perfusion lumen is enlargable from a first, reduced diameter to a second, enlarged diameter. In one embodiment, an axially movable tubular support is movable within the lumen from a proximal, insertion position to a distal perfusion position. In another embodiment, the support is radially expandable. In a further embodiment, a porus drug delivery balloon is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Crocker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/104; A61M25/1011; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1063; A61M2025/1075; A61M2025/1097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of providing fluid flow from at least one influent port on a catheter, through a lumen in the catheter and out at least one effluent port on the catheter, said method comprising the steps of: providing a catheter of the type having an elongate, flexible, tubular body, at least one influent port on the tubular body and at least one effluent port on the tubular body, said influent and effluent ports in fluid communication with each other by way of a central lumen extending through the body; positioning the catheter within a body lumen having a fluid therein; expanding the interior diameter of at least a portion of the central lumen from a first, collapsed diameter to a second, enlarged diameter; and permitting fluid to enter said influent port, travel through said central lumen and exit said effluent port.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of providing fluid flow from at least one influent port on a catheter, through a lumen in the catheter and out at least one effluent port on the catheter, said method comprising the steps of: providing a catheter of the type having an elongate, flexible, tubular body, at least one influent port on the tubular body and at least one effluent port on the tubular body, said influent and effluent ports in fluid communication with each other by way of a central lumen extending through the body; positioning the catheter within a body lumen having a fluid therein; expanding the interior diameter of at least a portion of the central lumen from a first, collapsed diameter to a second, enlarged diameter; and permitting fluid to enter said influent port, travel through said central lumen and exit said effluent port.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-06-04 | 1999-12-04 | 2000-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-04 | 2003-12-04 | 2004-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-04 | 2007-12-04 | 2008-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |