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Embolic protection device
Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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Filing: 1999-12-29
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Granted: 2001-09-18
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Expires: 2019-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A self-expanding filtration element is fitted to the distal end of a catheter while a sheath for constraining such element to a reduced diameter is mechanically manipulatable from the proximal end of the device. The entire device is maneuvered into position over a guide wire and deployed prior to treatment of the body lumen at an upstream location. After completion of the treatment procedure, the filtration element is collapsed and constrained within the sheath to retain any embolic material that has been captured and allow it to be safely removed from the vasculature. The device may be combined with a primary treatment modality and its low profile allows the constrained filtration element to be removed through a deployed stent.
Inventors
- 👤 Brett W. Cryer
- 👤 Michael S. Mirizzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/01; A61F2/011; A61F2002/018; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0006; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0067; A61F2230/0073; A61F2230/0078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and an inner member disposed within said first lumen of said catheter so as to be longitudinally shiftable therein, said inner member having a lumen formed therein dimensioned to accommodate a guidewire and wherein said inner member is attached to said sheath at its distal end while its proximal end extends towards the proximal end of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and an inner member disposed within said first lumen of said catheter so as to be longitudinally shiftable therein, said inner member having a lumen formed therein dimensioned to accommodate a guidewire and wherein said inner member is attached to said sheath at its distal end while its proximal end extends towards the proximal end of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The embolic protection device of claim 1 , wherein said filtration element is formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The embolic protection device of claim 1 , wherein said filtration element is formed of a super-elastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and means for shifting said sheath relative to said filtration element from the proximal end of the device, wherein said catheter is dimensioned to slidably receive a primary treatment modality thereover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and means for shifting said sheath relative to said filtration element from the proximal end of the device, wherein said catheter is dimensioned to slidably receive a primary treatment modality thereover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and means for shifting said sheath relative to said filtration element from the proximal end of the device, wherein said catheter has a primary treatment modality fitted thereto at a location proximal to said filtration element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
104 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and means for shifting said sheath relative to said filtration element from the proximal end of the device, wherein said catheter has a primary treatment modality fitted thereto at a location proximal to said filtration element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The embolic protection device of claim 5 , wherein said primary treatment modality comprises an expandable balloon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The embolic protection device of claim 5 , wherein said primary treatment modality comprises a stent and stent delivery mechanism.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The embolic protection device of claim 7 , wherein said stent delivery mechanism comprises an expandable balloon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The embolic protection device of claim 7 , wherein said delivery mechanism relies on a self-expanding stent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The embolic protection device of claim 9 , wherein said shifting means comprises an outer member that is disposed about said catheter, is longitudinally shiftable thereon and extends towards its proximal end, wherein such outer member serves to constrain said self-expanding stent and where the distal end of said outer member defines said sheath.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The embolic protection device of claim 5 , wherein said primary treatment modality comprises an expandable member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
115 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein dimensioned to accommodate a guide wire and a second lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and a pushwire attached to said sheath at its distal end which extends proximally therefrom within said second lumen for shifting said sheath relative to said filtration element from the proximal end of the device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
115 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein dimensioned to accommodate a guide wire and a second lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and a pushwire attached to said sheath at its distal end which extends proximally therefrom within said second lumen for shifting said sheath relative to said filtration element from the proximal end of the device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The embolic protection device of claim 12 , wherein said pushwire is attached to said sheath by a tip element having a lumen formed therein that is longitudinally aligned with said first lumen of said catheter and dimensioned to accommodate a guidewire.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
122 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and an outer member that is disposed about said catheter and extends towards its proximal end; wherein the distal end of said outer member defines said sheath and said filtration element is oriented such that it is attached to said catheter at its distal end and is expanded radially outwardly at its proximal end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
122 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; and an outer member that is disposed about said catheter and extends towards its proximal end; wherein the distal end of said outer member defines said sheath and said filtration element is oriented such that it is attached to said catheter at its distal end and is expanded radially outwardly at its proximal end.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The embolic protection device of claim 14 , wherein a plurality of guiding ribs are attached to the proximal end of said filtration element that extend proximally along said catheter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
152 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; a plurality of longitudinally raised guiding ribs are fitted to the exterior surface of said filtration element; and an outer member that is disposed about said catheter and extends towards its proximal end, wherein the distal end of said outer member defines said sheath and said filtration element is oriented such that it is attached to said catheter at its proximal end and is expanded radially outwardly at its distal end and said catheter is dimensioned to slidably receive a primary treatment modality thereover.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
152 words
An over-the-wire embolic protection device, comprising: a catheter having a first lumen formed therein; a self-expanding filtration element affixed about the distal end of said catheter, formed so as to assume a generally conical shape of preselected maximum diameter when not constrained; a sheath, substantially axially aligned with said catheter, longitudinally shiftable relative to said filtration element and dimensioned to constrain said filtration element to a reduced diameter; a plurality of longitudinally raised guiding ribs are fitted to the exterior surface of said filtration element; and an outer member that is disposed about said catheter and extends towards its proximal end, wherein the distal end of said outer member defines said sheath and said filtration element is oriented such that it is attached to said catheter at its proximal end and is expanded radially outwardly at its distal end and said catheter is dimensioned to slidably receive a primary treatment modality thereover.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-09-17 | 2005-03-19 | 2005-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-09-17 | 2009-03-19 | 2009-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-09-17 | 2013-03-19 | 2013-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |