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Catheter system for treating a vascular occlusion
Assignee: Cordis US Corp
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Filing: 1998-02-28
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Granted: 2002-06-04
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Expires: 2018-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A catherer system and method are provided including a blunt end assembly with a catheter and a blunt end member. The blunt end member includes jaw sections which have a first position or closed position for locating the blunt end member at the site of the occlusion within the native lumen of the blood vessel and a second position or open position wherein the jaw sections are able to press against the interior walls of the lumen adjacent the occlusion. The assembly includes an actuation member for moving the jaw sections from the closed to the open positions repeatedly resulting in a fracturing of the occlusion. A guide wire may be thread through an internal opening in the catheter and the blunt end member and after fracturing, across the occlusion.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew R. Selmon
- 👤 Gerald Hansen
- 👤 Charles Milo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3205; A61B17/3207; A61B17/320725; A61B17/22; A61B17/221; A61B2017/2215; A61B2017/320044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for bypassing a vascular occlusion, comprising: positioning a distal end of an intravascular catherer adjacent to the vascular occlusion, wherein the intravascular catherer includes at least one distally mounted hinged jaw section configured for placement within a blood vessel that is movable between an open position and a closed position, and an actuation member formed with a ferrule and a guide wire tube to move at least one hinged jaw section located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer towards the open position to displace a vascular occlusion; and actuating member to move the at least one jaw section to an open position to displace the vascular occlusion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for bypassing a vascular occlusion, comprising: positioning a distal end of an intravascular catherer adjacent to the vascular occlusion, wherein the intravascular catherer includes at least one distally mounted hinged jaw section configured for placement within a blood vessel that is movable between an open position and a closed position, and an actuation member formed with a ferrule and a guide wire tube to move at least one hinged jaw section located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer towards the open position to displace a vascular occlusion; and actuating member to move the at least one jaw section to an open position to displace the vascular occlusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: positioning a guidewire adjacent the occlusion; advancing the intravascular catherer along the guidewire; and positioning the intravascular catherer adjacent the vascular occlusion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the intravascular catherer is formed with a guidewire guide for slidable movement of the guidewire.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising stabilizing the at least one jaw section before actuating the at least one jaw section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein the intravascular catherer includes a balloon to stabilize the catherer at a selected location within a blood vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one jaw section is fabricated from a biocompatible alloy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one jaw section is fabricated from a nickel and titanium alloy.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one jaw section is formed with a spade-shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one jaw section includes a distal end having a rectangular shape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one jaw section has a rectangular paw disposed at the distal end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
68 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the guide wire tube is disposed in the catherer and includes a proximal end manipulable from the proximal end of the catherer and a distal end coupled to the at least one jaw section, and wherein the ferrule is coupled to the distal end of the guide wire tube and is in slidable contact with the at least one jaw section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the ferrule has a frusto-conical profile.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the ferrule has a ball-shaped profile.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: providing a guide wire tube disposed in the catherer, wherein the ferrule is coupled to the distal end of the guide wire tube; and manipulating a proximal end of the guide wire tube to actuate the actuating member.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for fracturing a vascular occlusion comprising: positioning an intravascular catherer adjacent to the vascular occlusion, wherein the intravascular catherer includes an actuation member and at least one hinged end member that is configured for placement within a blood vessel, wherein the actuation member comprises a ferrule and a guide wire tube to move the at least one end member located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer towards a relatively open position to fracture the vascular occlusion; activating the actuating member to move the at least one end member towards an open position; and displacing the vascular occlusion.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for fracturing a vascular occlusion comprising: positioning an intravascular catherer adjacent to the vascular occlusion, wherein the intravascular catherer includes an actuation member and at least one hinged end member that is configured for placement within a blood vessel, wherein the actuation member comprises a ferrule and a guide wire tube to move the at least one end member located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer towards a relatively open position to fracture the vascular occlusion; activating the actuating member to move the at least one end member towards an open position; and displacing the vascular occlusion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 15 , further comprising advancing a guidewire through a guidewire lumen of the intravascular catherer into at least a portion of the vascular occlusion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the intravascular catherer includes a balloon, wherein the balloon is inflated to stabilize the intravascular catherer before activating the actuating member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the at least one end member is fabricated from a nickel titanium alloy.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein at least one end member is spade-shaped.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the at least one end member includes a distal end having a rectangular shape.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for fracturing an occlusion within a blood vessel, comprising: providing an intravascular catherer comprising at least one jaw section located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer having a first position for allowing the at least one jaw section to be positioned substantially adjacent the occlusion and a second position for fracturing te occlusion; coupling an actuation tube assembly to the at least one jaw section, wherein the actuation tube assembly includes a ferrule for moving the at least one jaw section between the first and second positions; positioning the at least one jaw section adjacent to the occlusion while the at least one jaw section is maintained in the first position; and actuating the at least one jaw section by manipulating the actuation tube assembly; and fracturing the occlusion.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for fracturing an occlusion within a blood vessel, comprising: providing an intravascular catherer comprising at least one jaw section located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer having a first position for allowing the at least one jaw section to be positioned substantially adjacent the occlusion and a second position for fracturing te occlusion; coupling an actuation tube assembly to the at least one jaw section, wherein the actuation tube assembly includes a ferrule for moving the at least one jaw section between the first and second positions; positioning the at least one jaw section adjacent to the occlusion while the at least one jaw section is maintained in the first position; and actuating the at least one jaw section by manipulating the actuation tube assembly; and fracturing the occlusion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 21 , further comprising: providing a guidewire lumen within the actuation tube; and advancing a guidewire through the guidewire luen towards the occlusion.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 21 , wherein the intravascular catherer includes a selectively activatable securing member for securing the catherer at a relatively fixed location.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for bypassing a vascular occlusion, comprising: positioning an intravascular catherer adjacent to the vascular occlusion, wherein the intravascular cathere includes at least one hinged section coupled to an actuation member located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer, wherein the at least one hinged section is rotatably coupled among at least one open position and at least one closed position, wherein the actuation member includes a ferrule and a guide wire tube coupled to control movement of the at least one hinged section; opening the at least one hinged section to the at least one open position in response to a force applied to the actuation member; and displacing the vascular occlusion.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
115 words
A method for bypassing a vascular occlusion, comprising: positioning an intravascular catherer adjacent to the vascular occlusion, wherein the intravascular cathere includes at least one hinged section coupled to an actuation member located at the distal end of the intravascular catherer, wherein the at least one hinged section is rotatably coupled among at least one open position and at least one closed position, wherein the actuation member includes a ferrule and a guide wire tube coupled to control movement of the at least one hinged section; opening the at least one hinged section to the at least one open position in response to a force applied to the actuation member; and displacing the vascular occlusion.
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