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US5269793A
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Guide wire systems for intravascular catheters
Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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Filing: 1993-03-22
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Granted: 1993-12-14
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Expires: 2013-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A vascular catheter comprises a catheter body having a fixed guide wire secured to its distal end. The fixed guide wire includes an axial passage which is aligned with a wire lumen within the catheter body so that the vascular catheter can be introduced to the vascular system over a movable guide wire. The catheter body typically comprises flexible tube having a housing secured to its distal end. A variety of interventional devices, including both therapeutic and diagnostic devices, can be disposed within the housing. Use of both a fixed guide wire and a movable guide wire facilitates initial introduction of even large diameter vascular catheters, while allowing subsequent repositioning of the catheters after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn.
Inventors
- 👤 John B. Simpson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/09; A61M2025/09058; A61M2025/09066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a rigid housing having a proximal and secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the rigid housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; and a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a rigid housing having a proximal and secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the rigid housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; and a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, wherein the fixed guide wire is detachably secured to the rigid housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, wherein the fixed guide wire is permanently secured to the rigid housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, further comprising an interventional or diagnostic means disposed within the rigid housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, further comprising a dilatation balloon coupled to the rigid housing and secured at the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, wherein the fixed guide wire has an external diameter in the range from about 0.016 to 0.06 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, wherein the fixed guide wire has an internal diameter in the range from about 0.012 to 0.04 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 1, wherein the fixed guide wire has a length in the range from about 1 to 5 cm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and means for severing atheroma at the distal end of the catheter body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and means for severing atheroma at the distal end of the catheter body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
134 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and means for ultrasonic imaging at the distal end of the catheter body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
134 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and means for ultrasonic imaging at the distal end of the catheter body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
132 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and a cutting blade, disposed within said housing, for severing atheroma.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
132 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and a cutting blade, disposed within said housing, for severing atheroma.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
129 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an alongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
129 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an alongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
114 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a rigid housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the rigid housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire; and a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
114 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a rigid housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the rigid housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire; and a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
103 words
A vascular catheter system comprising: a flexible tube having at least one lumen extending from a proximal to a distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil having a cross-sectional area smaller than the cross-sectional area of the housing, the fixed guidewire being secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; and a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
103 words
A vascular catheter system comprising: a flexible tube having at least one lumen extending from a proximal to a distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil having a cross-sectional area smaller than the cross-sectional area of the housing, the fixed guidewire being secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; and a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 14, wherein the fixed guide wire is detachably secured to the housing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 14, wherein the fixed guide wire is permanently secured to the housing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 14, wherein the fixed guide wire has an external diameter in the range from about 0.016 to 0.06 inches.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 14, wherein the fixed guide wire has an internal diameter in the range from about 0.012 to 0.04 inches.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 14, wherein the fixed guide wire has a length in the range from about 1 to 5 cm.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
135 words
A vascular catheter system comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends, said housing being secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and an interventional means disposed within the housing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
135 words
A vascular catheter system comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends, said housing being secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and an interventional means disposed within the housing.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 20, wherein the interventional means is a cutting blade disposed within said housing.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 20, wherein the interventional means is an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
127 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends, said housing being secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil having a cross-sectional area smaller that the cross-sectional area of the housing, the fixed guidewire being secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and a dilatation balloon coupled to said housing and secured at the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
127 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends, said housing being secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil having a cross-sectional area smaller that the cross-sectional area of the housing, the fixed guidewire being secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and a dilatation balloon coupled to said housing and secured at the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
109 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends secured at its proximal end at the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and means for severing atheroma disposed within said housing and secured to the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
109 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends secured at its proximal end at the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and means for severing atheroma disposed within said housing and secured to the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
112 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends, said housing being secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and means for ultrasonic imaging disposed within said housing and secured to the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
112 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends, said housing being secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tubing; a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing and having an axial passage therethrough; a movable guide wire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guide wire; and means for ultrasonic imaging disposed within said housing and secured to the distal end of the flexible tube.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
150 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having at least one lumen extending from a proximal to a distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tube; a drive member extending within the lumen of the flexible tube from its proximal end to the housing, said drive member being capable of both axial and rotational movement relative to the housing; an interventional element secured to the drive member within the housing, said drive member and interventional element together defining an elongate passageway capable of receiving a movable guide wire; and a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which is aligned with the passage through the drive member and interventional element and capable of receiving a movable guide wire.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
150 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a flexible tube having at least one lumen extending from a proximal to a distal end thereof; a housing having proximal and distal ends secured at its proximal end to the distal end of the flexible tube; a drive member extending within the lumen of the flexible tube from its proximal end to the housing, said drive member being capable of both axial and rotational movement relative to the housing; an interventional element secured to the drive member within the housing, said drive member and interventional element together defining an elongate passageway capable of receiving a movable guide wire; and a fixed guide wire consisting of a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which is aligned with the passage through the drive member and interventional element and capable of receiving a movable guide wire.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 26, wherein the fixed guide wire has an external diameter in the range from about 0.016 to 0.06 inches.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 26, wherein the fixed guide wire has an internal diameter in the range from about 0.012 to 0.04 inches.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 26, wherein the fixed guide wire has a length in the range from bout 1 to 5 cm.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
18 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 26, wherein the fixed guide wire is detachably secured to the housing.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
16 words
A vascular catheter as in claim 26, further comprising means for severing atheroma proximate the housing.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire so that its distal end lies proximate a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a fixed guide wire at its distal end, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; and repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
100 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire so that its distal end lies proximate a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a fixed guide wire at its distal end, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; and repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method as in claim 32, further comprising performing an interventional or diagnostic procedure at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as in claim 33, wherein the interventional procedure comprises drug infusion.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method as in claim 33, wherein the interventional procedure comprises severing atheroma with a blade within the housing, wherein at least a portion of the severed atheroma is trapped within the elongate passage of the fixed guide wire.
Claim 49
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire having a distal end so that the distal end lies proximal a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a distal end having a fixed guide wire secured thereat, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn; and severing atheroma at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 50
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire having a distal end so that the distal end lies proximal a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a distal end having a fixed guide wire secured thereat, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn; and severing atheroma at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 51
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire having a distal end so that the distal end lies proximal a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a distal end having a fixed guide wire secured thereat, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn; and dilatating atheroma at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire having a distal end so that the distal end lies proximal a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a distal end having a fixed guide wire secured thereat, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn; and dilatating atheroma at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire having a distal end so that the distal end lies proximal a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a distal end having a fixed guide wire secured thereat, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn; and imaging atheroma at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for introducing a vascular catheter to a patient, said method comprising: positioning a movable guide wire having a distal end so that the distal end lies proximal a preselected location within the patient's vascular system; introducing the vascular catheter over said movable guide wire, wherein said vascular catheter includes a distal end having a fixed guide wire secured thereat, said fixed guide wire having an elongate passage therethrough which receives the movable guide wire; withdrawing the movable guide wire after the vascular catheter has been introduced; repositioning the vascular catheter using the fixed guide wire after the movable guide wire has been withdrawn; and imaging atheroma at the preselected location within the vascular system using the vascular catheter.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
138 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and means for ultrasonic imaging at the distal end of the catheter body.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
138 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and means for ultrasonic imaging at the distal end of the catheter body.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
136 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and a cutting blade, disposed within said housing, for severing atheroma.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
136 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and a cutting blade, disposed within said housing, for severing atheroma.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
133 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
133 words
A vascular catheter comprising: a catheter body, including an elongate flexible tube having distal and proximal ends and a housing having a proximal end secured to the distal end of the flexible tube, and having at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end thereof; a fixed guide wire comprising a helical coil secured to the distal end of the housing, said fixed guide wire having an axial passage aligned with the one lumen so that the passage and lumen are capable of receiving a movable guide wire, said fixed guide wire having a flexible distal portion with a substantially constant diameter; a movable guidewire extending through the lumen of the flexible tube and the axial passage of the fixed guidewire; and an ultrasonic transducer disposed within said housing.
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