US5071412A
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Device and method for performing cholangiography
Assignee: Laparomed Corp
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Filing: 1991-03-01
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Granted: 1991-12-10
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Expires: 2011-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A device for introducing fluids into the lumen of a body duct comprises an elongate shaft having a mechanism at its distal end for capturing the duct. A needle is disposed within an axial passage in the shaft, and a mechanism for reciprocating the needle is located at the proximal end of the shaft. In this way, the duct can be captured with the capture mechanism and pierced with the needle. The fluid is then provided to the lumen of the duct through a perfusion port located at or near the distal end of the needle. Optionally, a mechanism for applying a vacuum externally to the duct within the capture mechanism is provided to help hold the duct and open the interior to facilitate introduction of the fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne A. Noda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/0082; A61M25/0084; A61M25/01; A61M25/06; A61M5/00; A61M5/007; A61M5/42; A61M5/425; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3478; A61B17/30; A61B2017/306; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3933; A61M2025/0089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said device comprising: a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; means at the distal end of the shaft for capturing the duct; a needle disposed within the shaft; means at the proximal end of the shaft for advancing the needle to pierce a duct held within the capturing means; and means for introducing the fluid through the needle and into the lumen of the duct.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A device for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said device comprising: a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; means at the distal end of the shaft for capturing the duct; a needle disposed within the shaft; means at the proximal end of the shaft for advancing the needle to pierce a duct held within the capturing means; and means for introducing the fluid through the needle and into the lumen of the duct.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the means for capturing the duct comprises an aperture formed in the shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein the aperture includes means for applying a vacuum to the body duct to hold the lumen open.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the means for advancing the needle includes a spring secured between the shaft and the needle, and a release mechanism which holds the needle in a retracted position with the spring deformed and selectively releases the needle to move under the force of the spring to pierce the duct.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said device comprising: a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage therethrough; a slot formed in the distal end of the shaft for capturing and maintaining the duct in an orientation generally transverse to the axial passage; a hollow needle disposed within the axial passage of the shaft and having at least one perfusion port near its distal end; means at the proximal end of the shaft for advancing the needle to pierce a duct held within the slot so that the perfusion port is within the lumen; and means for introducing the fluid through the perfusion port and into the lumen of the duct.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
123 words
A device for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said device comprising: a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage therethrough; a slot formed in the distal end of the shaft for capturing and maintaining the duct in an orientation generally transverse to the axial passage; a hollow needle disposed within the axial passage of the shaft and having at least one perfusion port near its distal end; means at the proximal end of the shaft for advancing the needle to pierce a duct held within the slot so that the perfusion port is within the lumen; and means for introducing the fluid through the perfusion port and into the lumen of the duct.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as in claim 5, further comprising vacuum ports formed over a surface of the slot and means for connecting the ports to an external vacuum source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as in claim 5, further comprising means for applying a vacuum in the axial passage so that the body duct can be drawn into and sealed against the passage to inhibit leakage of the fluid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as in claim 5, wherein the means for advancing the needle causes the needle to pierce one wall with the distal tip of the needle remaining in the lumen of the duct.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as in claim 5, wherein the means for advancing the needle causes the needle to pierce opposed walls of the duct.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 8, wherein the perfusion port is open forwardly at the distal tip of the needle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as in claim 9, wherein the perfusion port is open laterally and spaced rearwardly from the distal tip of the needle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device as in claim 5, wherein the means for advancing the needle includes a spring secured between the shaft and the needle, and a release mechanism which holds the needle in a retracted position with the spring deformed and selectively releases the needle to move under the force of the spring to pierce the duct.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said method comprising: capturing the body duct with the distal end of a shaft; piercing a needle reciprocatably attached to the shaft through a wall surface of the body duct while said wall surface is held by the shaft; and introducing the fluid through the needle into the lumen.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said method comprising: capturing the body duct with the distal end of a shaft; piercing a needle reciprocatably attached to the shaft through a wall surface of the body duct while said wall surface is held by the shaft; and introducing the fluid through the needle into the lumen.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said method comprising: percutaneously introducing a shaft so that a distal end of the shaft lies proximate the body duct; manipulating a proximal end of the shaft so that the distal end captures the body duct; manipulating a needle from the proximal end of the shaft so that the needle pierces a portion of the duct captured by the shaft; and introducing fluid through the needle into the shaft.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for introducing a fluid into a lumen of a body duct, said method comprising: percutaneously introducing a shaft so that a distal end of the shaft lies proximate the body duct; manipulating a proximal end of the shaft so that the distal end captures the body duct; manipulating a needle from the proximal end of the shaft so that the needle pierces a portion of the duct captured by the shaft; and introducing fluid through the needle into the shaft.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method as in claim 14, wherein the body duct is the cystic duct and the fluid is contrast medium.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method as in claim 15, wherein the shaft is introduced through a cannula and manipulated while viewed through a laparoscope.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as in claim 14, further comprising applying a vacuum through the distal end of the shaft to hold the body duct.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as in claim 17, wherein the vacuum is applied to opposed sides of the body duct to hold the lumen open.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as in claim 14, wherein the needle is manipulated to deform a spring and then released to allow the needle to spring forward and pierce the body duct.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as in claim 14, wherein the needle pierces one wall surface of the duct and the fluid is introduced through a perfusion port at the distal tip of the needle.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as in claim 14, wherein the needle pierces opposed surfaces of the duct and the fluid is introduced through a perfusion port open laterally on a side of the needle spaced proximally from the distal tip.
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