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Vena cava delivery system
Assignee: Lifescreen Sciences LLC
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Filing: 1999-08-02
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Granted: 2000-12-26
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Expires: 2019-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A delivery system for delivery and deployment of devices has abrading portions within a patient's lumen. A lumen in a flexible catheter that extends proximally from a distal end of the catheter receives the device in a compact form. At least one impervious segment positioned in the lumen overlies the abrading portions of the device to shield and buffer the surface of the lumen from the abrading portions. The segment is of a relatively short length so that the catheter remains relatively flexible therealong to enable relative ease in the transit of the catheter through the patient's lumen to a delivery site. Additional segments may be disposed in the catheter distally of the segment or the segment may move with the device to the distal end to buffer the walls of the catheter during the deployment of the device. Additional segments mate with the segment so that engaged ones of the segments are relatively radially deflectable.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce C. Cathcart
- 👤 Robert B. DeVries
- 👤 Kathleen A. Vigue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/01; A61F2/011; A61F2/0105; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B2017/1205; A61F2002/016; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/005; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall having an inner surface defining a lumen extending through the elongate tubular member; a thrombus filter disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member proximate the distal end thereof; a segment disposed between the thrombus filter and the inner surface of the elongate tubular member; an inner member slidingly disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member; the inner member including a lumen extending therethrough; and a guidewire slidingly disposed within the lumen of the inner member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall having an inner surface defining a lumen extending through the elongate tubular member; a thrombus filter disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member proximate the distal end thereof; a segment disposed between the thrombus filter and the inner surface of the elongate tubular member; an inner member slidingly disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member; the inner member including a lumen extending therethrough; and a guidewire slidingly disposed within the lumen of the inner member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the segment is generally shorter than the elongate tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the segment is generally shorter than the thrombus filter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the segment comprises a generally tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the segment comprises a generally tubular member having an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of the elongate tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the segment slidingly engages the elongate tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the segment resists penetration by the thrombus filter thereby protecting the inner surface of the elongate tubular member from damage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1, further including a handle fixed to the inner member, proximate a proximal end thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the inner member includes a distal end adapted to engage the thrombus filter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the thrombus filter includes a plurality of hooks, and the segment is disposed proximate the hooks of the thrombus filter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the inner member includes at least one tab adapted to engage the proximal surface of the segment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the elongate tubular member further includes a stop disposed proximate the distal end thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the elongate tubular member further includes a stop disposed proximate the distal end thereof, wherein the stop is adapted to engage a distal surface of the segment.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
142 words
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall having an inner surface defining a lumen extending through the elongate tubular member; a thrombus filter disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member proximate the distal end thereof; the thrombus filter having a distal member defining a filter lumen; a segment disposed between the thrombus filter and the inner surface of the elongate tubular member; the segment including a segment lumen, a proximal surface, and a distal surface; an inner member slidingly disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member, and the segment lumen of the segment; the inner member including a lumen extending therethrough; and a guidewire slidingly disposed within the lumen of the inner member and the filter lumen defined by the body of the thrombus filter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
142 words
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall having an inner surface defining a lumen extending through the elongate tubular member; a thrombus filter disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member proximate the distal end thereof; the thrombus filter having a distal member defining a filter lumen; a segment disposed between the thrombus filter and the inner surface of the elongate tubular member; the segment including a segment lumen, a proximal surface, and a distal surface; an inner member slidingly disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member, and the segment lumen of the segment; the inner member including a lumen extending therethrough; and a guidewire slidingly disposed within the lumen of the inner member and the filter lumen defined by the body of the thrombus filter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the segment is generally shorter than the elongate tubular member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the segment is generally shorter than the thrombus filter.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the segment comprises a generally tubular member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the segment comprises a generally tubular member having an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of the elongate tubular member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the segment slidingly engages the elongate tubular member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the segment resists penetration by the thrombus filter thereby protecting the inner surface of the elongate tubular member from damage.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 14, further including a handle fixed to the inner member, proximate a proximal end thereof.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the inner member includes a distal end adapted to engage the thrombus filter.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 14 wherein the thrombus filter includes a plurality of hooks, and the segment is disposed proximate the hooks of the thrombus filter.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the inner member includes at least one tab adapted to engage the proximal surface of the segment.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the elongate tubular member further includes a stop disposed proximate the distal end thereof.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 14, wherein the elongate tubular member further includes a stop disposed proximate the distal end thereof, wherein the stop is adapted to engage the distal surface of the segment.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
174 words
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall having an inner surface defining a lumen extending through the elongate tubular member; a thrombus filter disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member proximate the distal end thereof; the thrombus filter having a distal member defining a filter lumen; a segment disposed between the thrombus filter and the inner surface of the elongate tubular member; the segment including a segment lumen, a proximal surface, and a distal surface; an inner member slidingly disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member, and the segment lumen of the segment; the inner member including at least one tab adapted to engage the proximal surface of the segment and a lumen extending therethrough; the inner member further including a proximal end and a distal end adapted to engage the thrombus filter; and a guidewire slidingly disposed within the lumen of the inner member and the filter lumen defined by the body of the thrombus filter.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
174 words
A thrombus filter delivery system comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall having an inner surface defining a lumen extending through the elongate tubular member; a thrombus filter disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member proximate the distal end thereof; the thrombus filter having a distal member defining a filter lumen; a segment disposed between the thrombus filter and the inner surface of the elongate tubular member; the segment including a segment lumen, a proximal surface, and a distal surface; an inner member slidingly disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular member, and the segment lumen of the segment; the inner member including at least one tab adapted to engage the proximal surface of the segment and a lumen extending therethrough; the inner member further including a proximal end and a distal end adapted to engage the thrombus filter; and a guidewire slidingly disposed within the lumen of the inner member and the filter lumen defined by the body of the thrombus filter.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the segment is generally shorter than the elongate tubular member.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the segment is generally shorter than the thrombus filter.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the segment comprises a generally tubular member.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the segment comprises a generally tubular member having an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of the elongate tubular member.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the segment slidingly engages the elongate tubular member.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the segment resists penetration by the thrombus filter thereby protecting the inner surface of the elongate tubular member from damage.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 27, further including a handle fixed to the inner member proximate the proximal end thereof.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the thrombus filter includes a plurality of hooks, and the segment is disposed proximate the hooks of the thrombus filter.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 27 wherein the elongate tubular member further includes a stop disposed proximate the distal end thereof.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the elongate tubular member further includes a stop disposed proximate the distal end thereof, wherein the stop is adapted to engage the distal surface of the segment.
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