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Balloon device for implanting an aortic intraluminal prosthesis for repairing aneurysms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-02
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Granted: 1993-06-15
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Expires: 2011-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A balloon device for implanting an aorta or aortodiiliac intraluminal prosthesis for repairing aneurysms utilizes a catheter having two inflatable balloons for expanding two stents associated with the prosthesis.
Inventors
- 👤 Juan C. Parodi
- 👤 Hector D. Barone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/89; A61F2/90; A61F2002/075; A61F2002/826; A61M25/1011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A balloon device for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, comprising: a catheter having a longitudinal axis and at least three internal passages; first and second inflatable balloons disposed upon the catheter and separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon connected to at least one of the internal passages the second balloon having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon; and the second end of the second balloon having an outlet for the catheter, the outlet being displaced from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon at an angle of approximately thirty degrees.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A balloon device for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, comprising: a catheter having a longitudinal axis and at least three internal passages; first and second inflatable balloons disposed upon the catheter and separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon connected to at least one of the internal passages the second balloon having first and second ends and a longitudinal axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon; and the second end of the second balloon having an outlet for the catheter, the outlet being displaced from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon at an angle of approximately thirty degrees.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The balloon device of claim 1, wherein the catheter has an introduction end and the first balloon is located proximate the introduction end of the catheter and the second balloon is located at a distance from the first balloon which is proportional to the length of the prosthesis to be implanted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The balloon device of claim 1, wherein the second balloon has a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration with a radial dimension R; and the catheter enters the second end of the second balloon at an approximate distance of 1/2R from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The balloon device of claim 2, wherein the first and second balloons each have a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration with a radial dimension R about their longitudinal axes; the radial dimension R of the first balloon being greater than the radial dimension R of the second balloon, and the catheter passes through the first and second balloons coaxially with the longitudinal axes of the first and second balloons.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
197 words
A method for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, the prosthesis having first and second ends with a tubular liner disposed therebetween, and first and second stents attached to the liner at each of its ends comprising the steps of: disposing upon a catheter, having a longitudinal axis, first and second inflatable balloons separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon having first and second ends, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon, the second balloon having a longitudinal axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter; disposing the catheter to enter the second end of the second balloon at an angle of approximately thirty degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the second balloon; mounting the prosthesis upon the catheter; disposing the first and second stents respectively upon the first and second balloons; introducing the catheter, having the prosthesis disposed thereon, into the aneurysm by catheterization; inflating the first and second balloons to implant the prosthesis within the aneurysm; and deflating the first and second balloons and removing the catheter from the aneurysm.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
197 words
A method for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, the prosthesis having first and second ends with a tubular liner disposed therebetween, and first and second stents attached to the liner at each of its ends comprising the steps of: disposing upon a catheter, having a longitudinal axis, first and second inflatable balloons separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon having first and second ends, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon, the second balloon having a longitudinal axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter; disposing the catheter to enter the second end of the second balloon at an angle of approximately thirty degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the second balloon; mounting the prosthesis upon the catheter; disposing the first and second stents respectively upon the first and second balloons; introducing the catheter, having the prosthesis disposed thereon, into the aneurysm by catheterization; inflating the first and second balloons to implant the prosthesis within the aneurysm; and deflating the first and second balloons and removing the catheter from the aneurysm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 5, including the step of inflating the first balloon to implant the first stent; and after inflating the first balloon, inflating the second balloon to implant the second stent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 5, including the step of simultaneously inflating the first and second balloons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 7, including the step of disposing the first and second balloons coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the catheter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 7, including the step of: utilizing a catheter having three passages extending through the catheter, with one passage associated with each of the first and second balloons.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
A balloon device for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, comprising: a catheter having a longitudinal axis and at least three internal passages; first and second inflatable balloons disposed upon the catheter and separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon connected to at least one of the internal passages, wherein the second balloon has a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration with a radial dimension R, first and second ends, and a longitudinal axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon; and the second end of the second balloon having an outlet for the catheter, the outlet being displaced from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon at an approximate distance of 1/2R.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A balloon device for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, comprising: a catheter having a longitudinal axis and at least three internal passages; first and second inflatable balloons disposed upon the catheter and separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon connected to at least one of the internal passages, wherein the second balloon has a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration with a radial dimension R, first and second ends, and a longitudinal axis which is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the catheter, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon; and the second end of the second balloon having an outlet for the catheter, the outlet being displaced from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon at an approximate distance of 1/2R.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
51 words
The balloon device of claim 10; wherein, the catheter has an introduction end and the first balloon is located proximate the introduction end of the catheter and the second balloon is located at a distance from the first balloon which is proportional to the length of the prosthesis to be implanted.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
The balloon device of claim 10, wherein the first and second balloons each have a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration with a radial dimension R; and the radial dimension R of the first balloon is greater than the radial dimension R of the second balloon.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, the prosthesis having first and second ends with a tubular liner disposed therebetween, and first and second stents attached to the liner at each of its ends, comprising the steps of: disposing upon a catheter having a longitudinal axis, first and second inflatable balloons separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon having first and second ends, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon, the second balloon having a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration about the longitudinal axis of the catheter; disposing the catheter to enter the second end of the second balloon at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon of approximately 1/2 of the radial dimension of the second balloon; mounting the prosthesis upon the catheter; disposing the first and second stents respectively upon the first and second balloons; introducing the catheter, having the prosthesis disposed thereon, into the aneurysm by catheterization; inflating the first and second balloons to implant the prosthesis within the aneurysm; and deflating the first and second balloons and removing the catheter from the aneurysm.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
200 words
A method for implanting an intraluminal aortic or aortodiiliac prosthesis for repairing aneurysms, the prosthesis having first and second ends with a tubular liner disposed therebetween, and first and second stents attached to the liner at each of its ends, comprising the steps of: disposing upon a catheter having a longitudinal axis, first and second inflatable balloons separated by a predetermined distance, each balloon having first and second ends, the first end of the second balloon being disposed closer to the first balloon than the second end of the second balloon, the second balloon having a substantially tubular cross-sectional configuration about the longitudinal axis of the catheter; disposing the catheter to enter the second end of the second balloon at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the second balloon of approximately 1/2 of the radial dimension of the second balloon; mounting the prosthesis upon the catheter; disposing the first and second stents respectively upon the first and second balloons; introducing the catheter, having the prosthesis disposed thereon, into the aneurysm by catheterization; inflating the first and second balloons to implant the prosthesis within the aneurysm; and deflating the first and second balloons and removing the catheter from the aneurysm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 13, including the step of simultaneously inflating the first and second balloons.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 13, including the step of inflating the first balloon to implant the first stent; and after inflating the first balloon, inflating the second balloon to implant the second stent.
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