US5882335A
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Retrievable drug delivery stent
Assignee: Cordis Corp
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Filing: 1996-02-29
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Granted: 1999-03-16
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Expires: 2016-02-29
Abstract
Abstract The drug delivery stent assembly includes a hollow tubular wire stent which extends in a path defining a generally cylindrical envelope and which has side walls facing outwardly of the cylindrical envelope with holes therein for delivery of liquid to a site in a vessel where the stent is placed. The method for delivering a liquid solution to the interior wall surface of a vessel using the hollow tubular wire stent comprises: placing the stent on a balloon of a balloon on a wire guidewire or on a balloon catheter; inserting the stent on the balloon assembly at a desired site in a vessel; causing the balloon to expand the stent to a larger cylindrical shape; supplying liquid with a liquid supply source to the stent prior to or after placement of the stent so that liquid can be delivered from the outer holes in the stent to the site of placement of the stent in a vessel; disengaging the liquid supply source from the stent prior to or after placement of the stent in a vessel; and allowing the liquid solution to leak from the stent through the outwardly facing holes in the stent.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Leone
- 👤 Willard W. Hennemann, III
- 👤 Stephen M. Rowland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/88; A61F2/885; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/0067; A61F2250/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A retrievable drug delivery stent assembly comprising balloon catheter means having a balloon for supporting and deploying a stent supported on the balloon; a hollow tubular wire stent which is removably mounted on the surface of the balloon, which extends in a path defining a generally cylindrical envelope and which has side walls facing outwardly of the cylindrical envelope with holes therein for delivery of liquid to a site of placement in a vessel where the stent is placed; a distal end of said stent being closed; a proximal end of said stent being open; and a liquid delivery tubing being coupled by detachable coupling means to said proximal end of said stent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A retrievable drug delivery stent assembly comprising balloon catheter means having a balloon for supporting and deploying a stent supported on the balloon; a hollow tubular wire stent which is removably mounted on the surface of the balloon, which extends in a path defining a generally cylindrical envelope and which has side walls facing outwardly of the cylindrical envelope with holes therein for delivery of liquid to a site of placement in a vessel where the stent is placed; a distal end of said stent being closed; a proximal end of said stent being open; and a liquid delivery tubing being coupled by detachable coupling means to said proximal end of said stent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 further including a delivery sheath surrounding the stent and balloon assembly, at least during introduction of said stent assembly into a vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The stent assembly of claim 2 wherein said sheath has a large proximal open end for receiving said stent assembly and a substantially closed distal end with an opening for a coiled spring wire tip to extend therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said holes in said hollow tubular wire stent are made with a laser and are small enough to prevent rapid leakage of liquid from said stent, but large enough to allow slow leakage of the liquid solution from the stent over a period of several days to a week.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said hollow tubular wire stent extends in an undulating helical path to form the cylindrical envelope.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said hollow tubular wire stent extends back and forth in a circular fashion and axially forwardly to the distal end of the stent to form a continuous stent defining the cylindrical envelope with the ends of circular portions being connected by loops to next adjacent circular portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said hollow tubular wire stent extends in a helical or coiled spring path to form a coiled spring type stent defining therein the cylindrical envelope.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said stent is made of stainless steel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said stent is made of tantalum.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 having at least two holes in the side walls of the stent facing inwardly of the cylindrical envelope near at least one end of a delivery sheath surrounding said stent and the balloon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said hollow tubular wire has an outer diameter of 0.008 inches±0.002 inches and an inner diameter of 0.005 inches±0.002 inches.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said coupling means is made of a dissovable material whereby a body compatible solvent can be introduced into said stent after a predetermined period of time to dissolve said coupling means for facilitating removal of said liquid delivery tubing from said stent with said stent remaining in place in a vessel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stent assembly of claim 1 wherein said detachable coupling means includes a plug.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
153 words
A retrievable drag delivery stent assembly comprising balloon catheter means having a balloon for supporting and deploying a stent supported on the balloon; a hollow tubular wire stent which is removably mounted on the surface of the balloon, which extends in a path defining a generally cylindrical envelope and which has side walls facing outwardly of the cylindrical envelope with holes therein for delivery of liquid to a site of placement in a vessel where the stent is placed; a distal end of said stent being closed; a proximal end of said stent being open; a liquid delivery tubing being coupled by coupling means to said proximal end of said stent; a delivery sheath surrounding said stent and said balloon catheter means; and, said sheath having a large proximal open end for receiving said stent assembly and a substantially closed distal end with an opening therein for a wire tip to extend therethrough.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
153 words
A retrievable drag delivery stent assembly comprising balloon catheter means having a balloon for supporting and deploying a stent supported on the balloon; a hollow tubular wire stent which is removably mounted on the surface of the balloon, which extends in a path defining a generally cylindrical envelope and which has side walls facing outwardly of the cylindrical envelope with holes therein for delivery of liquid to a site of placement in a vessel where the stent is placed; a distal end of said stent being closed; a proximal end of said stent being open; a liquid delivery tubing being coupled by coupling means to said proximal end of said stent; a delivery sheath surrounding said stent and said balloon catheter means; and, said sheath having a large proximal open end for receiving said stent assembly and a substantially closed distal end with an opening therein for a wire tip to extend therethrough.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-03-15 | 2002-09-14 | 2003-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-03-15 | 2006-09-14 | 2007-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-03-15 | 2010-09-14 | 2011-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |