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Bronchial obstruction device deployment system and method
Assignee: Gyrus ACMI Inc
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Filing: 2001-10-25
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Granted: 2003-07-15
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Expires: 2021-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A system and method deploys a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed. The system includes a conduit configured to be passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion. The system further includes a capsule dimensioned to house the bronchial obstruction device and to be advanced down an internal lumen of the conduit into the air passageway. The capsule has a break-away distal end configured to release the bronchial obstruction device for deployment in the air passageway upon being pushed from the capsule by a pusher member.
Inventors
- 👤 Jenni Rimbaugh
- 👤 Lauri J. DeVore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M29/00; A61M29/02; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12104; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61B17/24; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/242; A61B90/00; A61B90/03; A61B2090/037; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2002/043; A61M2029/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for deploying a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed by the bronchial obstruction device, the system comprising: a conduit configured to be passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion, the conduit having an internal lumen; and a capsule dimensioned to house the bronchial obstruction device and to be advanced down the internal lumen into the air passageway, the capsule being configured to release the bronchial obstruction device for deployment in the air passageway.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A system for deploying a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed by the bronchial obstruction device, the system comprising: a conduit configured to be passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion, the conduit having an internal lumen; and a capsule dimensioned to house the bronchial obstruction device and to be advanced down the internal lumen into the air passageway, the capsule being configured to release the bronchial obstruction device for deployment in the air passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the capsule sealingly houses the bronchial obstruction device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the sealed chamber maintains sterility of the obstruction device until broken.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the capsule includes a break-away end portion to release the bronchial obstruction device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 further including a pusher that pushes the bronchial obstruction device from the capsule.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 further including an elongated extension communicating with the capsule and dimensioned for receiving the pusher.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 5 further including a break-away wall between the capsule and the elongated extension.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the capsule is formed of flexible material for collapsing within the internal lumen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the capsule is formed of a rigid material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the capsule includes a distal end and wherein the distal end of the capsule is configured to release the bronchial obstruction device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 10 wherein the distal end of the capsule has a rounded shape.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the conduit is one of a bronchoscope and a catheter.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for deploying a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed by the bronchial obstruction device, the system comprising: a lumen means for being passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion; and deployment means for housing the bronchial obstruction device and dimensioned for advancement down the lumen means into the air passageway, the deployment means having a distal end for releasing the bronchial obstruction device within the air passageway.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for deploying a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed by the bronchial obstruction device, the system comprising: a lumen means for being passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion; and deployment means for housing the bronchial obstruction device and dimensioned for advancement down the lumen means into the air passageway, the deployment means having a distal end for releasing the bronchial obstruction device within the air passageway.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the deployment means sealingly houses the bronchial obstruction device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein the sealed enclosure means maintains sterility of the obstruction device until broken.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the distal end of the deployment means includes a break-away portion for releasing the bronchial obstruction device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 13 further including pushing means for pushing the bronchial obstruction device from the deployment means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the deployment means includes an elongated extension dimensioned for receiving the pushing means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 18 further including a break-away wall between the elongated extension and the deployment means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the deployment means is formed of flexible material for collapsing within the internal lumen.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the deployment means is formed of a rigid material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the distal end of the deployment means has a rounded shape.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 13 wherein the lumen means is one of a bronchoscope and a catheter.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of deploying a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed, the method including the steps of: placing the bronchial obstruction device in a housing; guiding a conduit having an internal lumen down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion; advancing the housing down the internal lumen of the conduit into the air passageway; and releasing the bronchial obstruction device from the housing to deploy the bronchial obstruction device in the air passageway.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of deploying a bronchial obstruction device in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion to be at least temporarily collapsed, the method including the steps of: placing the bronchial obstruction device in a housing; guiding a conduit having an internal lumen down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion; advancing the housing down the internal lumen of the conduit into the air passageway; and releasing the bronchial obstruction device from the housing to deploy the bronchial obstruction device in the air passageway.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 24 wherein the placing step includes the step of sealing the bronchial obstruction device in the housing.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 24 wherein the releasing step includes the step of breaking-away a portion of the housing.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 24 wherein the releasing step includes the step of pushing the bronchial obstruction device from the housing.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of deploying a bronchial device in an air passageway, the method including the steps of: guiding a conduit having an internal lumen down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea, and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion; advancing a capsule containing the bronchial device down the Internal lumen of the conduit into the air passageway, the capsule having a housing arranged to maintain a sterility of the bronchial device; and releasing the bronchial device from the capsule to deploy the bronchial device in the air passageway.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of deploying a bronchial device in an air passageway, the method including the steps of: guiding a conduit having an internal lumen down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea, and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion; advancing a capsule containing the bronchial device down the Internal lumen of the conduit into the air passageway, the capsule having a housing arranged to maintain a sterility of the bronchial device; and releasing the bronchial device from the capsule to deploy the bronchial device in the air passageway.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 28 , wherein the releasing step further includes a step of breaking the housing.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for deploying a bronchial device in an air passageway, the apparatus comprising: a breakable capsule arranged to house and to maintain sterility of the bronchial device, the capsule being further arranged to be advanced down an internal lumen of a catheter placed into the air passageway and upon being broken to release the bronchial device for deployment in the air passageway.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for deploying a bronchial device in an air passageway, the apparatus comprising: a breakable capsule arranged to house and to maintain sterility of the bronchial device, the capsule being further arranged to be advanced down an internal lumen of a catheter placed into the air passageway and upon being broken to release the bronchial device for deployment in the air passageway.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the breakable capsule further includes a sealed chamber for maintaining the sterility of the bronchial device.
Claim 37
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for deploying a bronchial device in an air passageway, the system comprising: a conduit configured to be passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion, the conduit having an internal lumen; and a capsule arranged to house and to maintain a sterility of the bronchial device, and dimensioned to be advanced down the internal lumen into the air passageway, the capsule being further arranged to release the bronchial device for deployment in the air passageway.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
90 words
A system for deploying a bronchial device in an air passageway, the system comprising: a conduit configured to be passed down a trachea, into a bronchus communicating with the trachea and into the air passageway communicating with the lung portion, the conduit having an internal lumen; and a capsule arranged to house and to maintain a sterility of the bronchial device, and dimensioned to be advanced down the internal lumen into the air passageway, the capsule being further arranged to release the bronchial device for deployment in the air passageway.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 32 , wherein the capsule includes a sealed chamber for maintaining the sterility the bronchial device.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 32 , wherein the capsule includes a break-away end portion for releasing the bronchial device.
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