EP0406901A1
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Intravascular catheter having an adjustable length infusion section to deliver therapeutic fluid
Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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Filing: 1990-07-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-07-06
Abstract
Abstract An elongated catheter assembly (10) for the intravascular delivery of therapeutic fluids which has an infusion section (17) on the distal end for the discharge of fluids to the exterior of the catheter and an elongated sheath (15) which moves longitudnally to vary the length of the infusion section (17) through which treatment fluid can pass. The sheath (15) preferably is elongated so that the position thereof can be ajusted from the proximal end (22) of the catheter assembly (10). In this manner, the effective length of the infusion section (17) can be adjusted to the length of the treatment site, such as a thrombus.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly A. Huss
- 👤 Robert W. Reinhardt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/007; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22082; A61B2017/22084; A61M25/01; A61M2025/0175; A61M25/0074; A61M25/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A catheter for the intravascular delivery of therapeutic fluid, comprising: a) an elongated catheter body having an inner lumen extending therein to direct therapeutic fluid from the proximal end thereof to a fluid infusion section in a distal portion thereof having means to pass therapeutic fluid from the inner lumen through the wall of the infusion section to the exterior of the catheter; b) an adapter on the proximal end of the catheter body for directing therapeutic fluids from a source thereof to the inner lumen in the catheter body; and c) means longitudinally movable with respect to the distal portion of the catheter body to adjust the effective length of the infusion section thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A catheter for the intravascular delivery of therapeutic fluid, comprising: a) an elongated catheter body having an inner lumen extending therein to direct therapeutic fluid from the proximal end thereof to a fluid infusion section in a distal portion thereof having means to pass therapeutic fluid from the inner lumen through the wall of the infusion section to the exterior of the catheter; b) an adapter on the proximal end of the catheter body for directing therapeutic fluids from a source thereof to the inner lumen in the catheter body; and c) means longitudinally movable with respect to the distal portion of the catheter body to adjust the effective length of the infusion section thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter of claim 1 wherein the means to pass fluid through the wall of the infusion section is a plurality of passageways.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The catheter of claim 2 wherein the passageways have an effective diameter of about 0.002 inch to about 0.01 inch (about 0.05 mm to about 0.25 mm).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter of claims 2 or 3 wherein there are about 20 to about 40 passageways in the infusion section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The catheter of any one of claims 2-4 wherein the passageways through the wall of the infusion section are disposed spirally along the length of the infusion section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter of any one of claims 2-5 wherein the passageways extend about one complete revolution about the catheter body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter of any one of claims 2-6 wherein there are a plurality of spiral lines of passageways.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The catheter of any one of the preceding claims wherein the means to pass fluid through the wall of the infusion section comprises porous plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The catheter of any one of the preceding claims wherein the means to adjust the effective length of the infusion section is a sheath, the longitudinal movement of which closes or opens fluid flow passageways in the wall of the infusion section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The catheter of claim 9 wherein the sheath is disposed on the exterior of the catheter body and has a proximal end with a means to sealingly secure said proximal end to the catheter body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The catheter of any one of the preceding claims wherein the catheter body comprises an outer tubular element an inner tubular element concentrically disposed therein which defines therebetween an annular lumen for directing therapeutic fluid to the infusion section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The catheter of claim 9 wherein the catheter body comprises an outer tubular element and an inner tubular member concentrically disposed therein and wherein the sheath is disposed on the inner surface of the outer tubular element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The catheter of claim 12 wherein the outer tubular member has on the proximal end thereof means to sealingly engage the exterior of the sheath.
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