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Over-the-wire catheter with improved trackability
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1997-10-15
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Granted: 1999-04-06
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Expires: 2017-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A catheter is disclosed which includes an over-the-wire type balloon catheter with a guide wire wherein the catheter includes a polyethylene inner tube and an outer tube having a relatively stiff proximal outer section, a midshaft section of lesser stiffness, and a tapering distal outer section of the least stiffness. An inflatable balloon is connected to the distal ends of the inner tube and the outer tube. The guide wire may be removed from and inserted into the guide wire lumen at either end of the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher R. Larson
- 👤 Brook Q. Ren
- 👤 Tim Stivland
- 👤 Mirna A. Slayhi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/104; A61M25/0043; A61M25/0054; A61M25/0067; A61M25/008; A61M2025/0081; A61M2025/0098; A61M25/1006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
322 words
An over-the-wire type balloon catheter, comprising: a. an outer tube having a proximal end and a distal end including a proximal outer section extending distally a predefined distance from the proximal end of the outer tube, wherein said proximal outer section has a proximal end, a distal end, and a first stiffness, said outer tube further including a midshaft section extending distally a predefined distance from the distal end of said proximal outer section, wherein said midshaft section has a proximal end, a distal end, and a second stiffness less than said first stiffness of the proximal outer section, wherein said midshaft section and said proximal outer sections are connected at a first junction, and a distal outer section of the outer tube extending distally from the distal end of said midshaft section to the distal end of said outer tube, wherein said distal outer section has a proximal end, a distal end, and a third stiffness less than said second stiffness of the midshaft section, wherein said distal outer section and said midshaft sections are connected at a second junction, said distal outer section tapering from a wider diameter at the proximal end to a narrower diameter at the distal end such that the proximal end has a greater stiffness and distal end has a lesser stiffness; and b. a braided insert placed within the lumen of the proximal end of said distal outer section, extending distally from said second junction, said braid section providing strain relief at said second junction; c. an elongate inner tube having a proximal end and a distal end with a lumen extending therethrough coaxially disposed within the lumen of the outer tube to form an inflation lumen therebetween; and d. an inflatable balloon sealably connected proximate the distal end of the outer tube, and proximate the distal end of the inner tube, the interior of the balloon being in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
322 words
An over-the-wire type balloon catheter, comprising: a. an outer tube having a proximal end and a distal end including a proximal outer section extending distally a predefined distance from the proximal end of the outer tube, wherein said proximal outer section has a proximal end, a distal end, and a first stiffness, said outer tube further including a midshaft section extending distally a predefined distance from the distal end of said proximal outer section, wherein said midshaft section has a proximal end, a distal end, and a second stiffness less than said first stiffness of the proximal outer section, wherein said midshaft section and said proximal outer sections are connected at a first junction, and a distal outer section of the outer tube extending distally from the distal end of said midshaft section to the distal end of said outer tube, wherein said distal outer section has a proximal end, a distal end, and a third stiffness less than said second stiffness of the midshaft section, wherein said distal outer section and said midshaft sections are connected at a second junction, said distal outer section tapering from a wider diameter at the proximal end to a narrower diameter at the distal end such that the proximal end has a greater stiffness and distal end has a lesser stiffness; and b. a braided insert placed within the lumen of the proximal end of said distal outer section, extending distally from said second junction, said braid section providing strain relief at said second junction; c. an elongate inner tube having a proximal end and a distal end with a lumen extending therethrough coaxially disposed within the lumen of the outer tube to form an inflation lumen therebetween; and d. an inflatable balloon sealably connected proximate the distal end of the outer tube, and proximate the distal end of the inner tube, the interior of the balloon being in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein said inner tube tapers from a greater diameter to a lesser diameter as it extends distally through the first junction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein the material of said proximal outer section is selected from the group consisting of polyetheretherketone braid, nylon, polyamide and polyamide braid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter as in claim 3 wherein said proximal outer section is made of said polyetheretherketone braid having a braid made from a material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel and nickel titanium alloy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A catheter as in claim 3 wherein said braid is a variable PIC tube, wherein said PIC varies from 30 to 100 PIC.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A catheter as in claim 3 wherein said proximal outer section has a length of approximately 42 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A catheter as in claim 3 wherein said proximal outer section has a Gurley value of about 700 to about 1300.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein said midshaft section is made of polyamide.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A catheter as in claim 8 wherein said midshaft section has a length of approximately 2 inches.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A catheter as in claim 8 wherein said midshaft section has a Gurley value of about 400 to about 450.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A catheter as in claim 8 wherein said distal outer section is made of polyether block amide.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A catheter as in claim 11 wherein said distal outer section has a Gurley value ranging from about 15 to about 100.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A catheter as in claim 11 wherein said distal outer section has a length of approximately 10 inches.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein said braid component is made of nickel titanium alloy.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A catheter as in claim 14 wherein said braid component further comprises a braid about 1.0" long with a 0.001"×0.005" ribbon.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein said first junction further comprises a urethane bonding material distributed between the proximal end of the midshaft section and the distal end of the proximal outer section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein said second junction further comprises a thermal weld between the distal end of the midshaft section and the proximal end of the distal outer section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein a marker band is attached to the distal portion of the inner tube enclosed by said inflatable balloon.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
A catheter system as in claim 1 wherein a distal tip is formed on the distal end of said inner tube where said inner tube distally tapers from a larger outer diameter to a smaller outer diameter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
64 words
A catheter as in claim 1 wherein a distal tip having a durometer of about 45D to about 65D is bonded to both the distal end of said inner tube with durometer of about 63-65D, and the distal waist of said balloon, wherein said distal tip tapers distally from a larger outer diameter to a smaller outer diameter and extends distally of said balloon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
A catheter as in claim 20, further comprising a distal tip extension manufactured from a more durable material than the distal tip.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-04-05 | 2006-10-05 | 2007-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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