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Balloon dilation catheter
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1991-06-28
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Granted: 1994-05-17
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Expires: 2011-06-28
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an apparatus and method for the treatment of the symptoms of obstructive prostatism. The apparatus comprises an expandable dilation catheter and preferably an axially elongate sheath, adapted for transurethral insertion via the external opening of the urethra. The sheath is ellipsoid in cross-section, and provides an initial path through which the catheter and a standard cystoscope lens is guided. The dilation catheter or the sheath are provided with a non-radiological locating means for positioning the dilation portion of the catheter with respect to an anatomical landmark. Once the catheter has been properly positioned with respect to both the bladder neck and the sphincter, the dilation balloon may be inflated to force open the affected prostatic urethra and eliminate the obstruction.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Rosenbluth
- 👤 Jay A. Lenker
- 👤 George R. Greene
- 👤 Barry M. Calvarese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K51/00; A61K51/12; A61K51/1206; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61K51/02; A61K51/04; A61K51/0474; A61K51/0485; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1011; A61M29/00; A61M29/02; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/53; G01N33/575; G01N33/5752; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30182; A61F2002/30187; A61F2002/9583; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/0034; A61K2121/00; A61K2123/00; A61M2025/0004; A61M2025/0008; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An intraluminal dilation apparatus for restoring patency to a collapsed portion of the urethra, comprising: an axially elongate dilation catheter having an expandable region thereon; a radially outwardly expandable, axially elongate support structure for radially outwardly dilation the urethra, said support structure being removably, coaxially disposed about said expandable region; non-radiological locating means substantially parallel to the urethra for ascertaining the position of said support structure within the urethra under direct vision; said catheter being adapted for insertion into the urethra and being axially moveable so as to permit positioning of said support structure within the obstruted urethra.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An intraluminal dilation apparatus for restoring patency to a collapsed portion of the urethra, comprising: an axially elongate dilation catheter having an expandable region thereon; a radially outwardly expandable, axially elongate support structure for radially outwardly dilation the urethra, said support structure being removably, coaxially disposed about said expandable region; non-radiological locating means substantially parallel to the urethra for ascertaining the position of said support structure within the urethra under direct vision; said catheter being adapted for insertion into the urethra and being axially moveable so as to permit positioning of said support structure within the obstruted urethra.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The intraluminal dilation apparatus of claim 2, wherein the cross section of said support structure after being expanded is of non-circular configuration through at least a portion of the length of said support structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An intraluminal dilation apparatus as in claim 1, wherein the support structure comprises proximal and distal shoulders enabling said support to be radially expandable to a preselected configuration preventing inadvertent dilation of surrounding anatomical structures, such as the bladder neck or sphincter muscle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An intraluminal dilation apparatus as in claim 3, wherein the preselected configuration is a steep, squared off shape on both ends of said support structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support structure comprises a stent.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of treating the symptoms of a urethral outflow obstruction by dilating the urethra at said obstruction, comprising the steps of: inserting an instrument into the urethra, said instrument having a non-radiological locating means and an expandable structure, said expandable structure having an axially elongate support structure disposed thereon; adjusting the location of the instrument within the urethra with respect to an anatomical landmark using said non-radiological locating means under direct vision, so as to locate said support structure within the urethra at said obstruction; expanding the expandable structure, thereby expanding said support structure so as to radially outwardly dilate the urethra at said obstruction; and removing the instrument, leaving the support structure within the dilated portion of the urethra.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of treating the symptoms of a urethral outflow obstruction by dilating the urethra at said obstruction, comprising the steps of: inserting an instrument into the urethra, said instrument having a non-radiological locating means and an expandable structure, said expandable structure having an axially elongate support structure disposed thereon; adjusting the location of the instrument within the urethra with respect to an anatomical landmark using said non-radiological locating means under direct vision, so as to locate said support structure within the urethra at said obstruction; expanding the expandable structure, thereby expanding said support structure so as to radially outwardly dilate the urethra at said obstruction; and removing the instrument, leaving the support structure within the dilated portion of the urethra.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the adjusting step comprises adjusting the non-radiological locating means with respect to an anatomical landmark selected from the group consisting of any portion of the external urethral sphincter muscle and the bladder neck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 6, additionally comprising irrigating the urethra with fluid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 6, wherein the support structure comprises a radially outwardly expandable tubular stent that is compatible with the urethral environment, and wherein the stent remains in its expanded state following the removing step.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said expandable structure comprises a balloon.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of treating the symptoms of a urethral outlow obstruction by dilating the urethra, comprising the steps of: inserting an instrument into the urethra, said instrument having a non-radiological locating means and having an axially elongate support structure disposed thereon; adjusting the location of the instrument within the urethra with respect to an anatomical landmark using said non-radiological location means under direct vision; expanding said support structure, thereby simultaneously radially outwardly dilating the urethra; and removing the instrument, leaving the support structure within the dilated portion of the urethra.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of treating the symptoms of a urethral outlow obstruction by dilating the urethra, comprising the steps of: inserting an instrument into the urethra, said instrument having a non-radiological locating means and having an axially elongate support structure disposed thereon; adjusting the location of the instrument within the urethra with respect to an anatomical landmark using said non-radiological location means under direct vision; expanding said support structure, thereby simultaneously radially outwardly dilating the urethra; and removing the instrument, leaving the support structure within the dilated portion of the urethra.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-16 | 1997-11-15 | 1998-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-16 | 2001-11-15 | 2002-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-16 | 2005-11-15 | 2006-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |