Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A perfusion-type intravascular catheter comprising: a) an elongated shaft having proximal and distal portions and a guidewire receiving inner lumen extending through at least the distal portion of the shaft to a guidewire port in the distal end of the shaft; and b) at least one perfussion port which extends through a wall of the elongated shaft, which is in fluid communication with the guidewire receiving inner lumen of the shaft and which has a lower proximal edge which is inwardly depressed into the guidewire receiving inner lumen to prevent a guidewire from passing through the perfusion port when the guidewire is advanced distally through the guidewire receiving inner lumen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A perfusion-type intravascular catheter comprising: a) an elongated shaft having proximal and distal portions and a guidewire receiving inner lumen extending through at least the distal portion of the shaft to a guidewire port in the distal end of the shaft; and b) at least one perfussion port which extends through a wall of the elongated shaft, which is in fluid communication with the guidewire receiving inner lumen of the shaft and which has a lower proximal edge which is inwardly depressed into the guidewire receiving inner lumen to prevent a guidewire from passing through the perfusion port when the guidewire is advanced distally through the guidewire receiving inner lumen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The intravascular catheter of claim 1 wherein the inwardly depressed proximal edge of the perfusion port has a scoop-like shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The intravascular catheter of claim 1 wherein the inwardly depressed proximal edge of the perfusion port is inclined toward the distal end of the shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The intravascular catheter of claim 1 wherein the perfusion port has a distal edge which has the same contour as the catheter shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The intravascular catheter of claim 1 wherein an inflation lumen extends through the catheter shaft and an inflatable member is provided on the distal portion of the catheter shaft which is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
151 words
A perfusion-type dilatation catheter comprising: a) an elongated catheter shaft having proximal and distal ends, a guidewire receiving inner lumen extending through at least a distal portion of the shaft to a guidewire port in the distal end of the shaft and an inflation lumen extending from the proximal end of the shaft; b) an inflatable member on a distal portion of the catheter shaft having an interior in fluid communication with the inflation lumen extending from the proximal end of the catheter shaft; and c) at least one perfusion port extending through a wall of the elongated catheter shaft defining at least in part the guidewire receiving inner lumen of the shaft, the perfusion port having a lower proximal edge which is inwardly depressed into the guidewire receiving inner lumen to prevent a guidewire from passing through the perfusion port when being advanced distally through the guidewire receiving inner lumen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
A perfusion-type dilatation catheter comprising: a) an elongated catheter shaft having proximal and distal ends, a guidewire receiving inner lumen extending through at least a distal portion of the shaft to a guidewire port in the distal end of the shaft and an inflation lumen extending from the proximal end of the shaft; b) an inflatable member on a distal portion of the catheter shaft having an interior in fluid communication with the inflation lumen extending from the proximal end of the catheter shaft; and c) at least one perfusion port extending through a wall of the elongated catheter shaft defining at least in part the guidewire receiving inner lumen of the shaft, the perfusion port having a lower proximal edge which is inwardly depressed into the guidewire receiving inner lumen to prevent a guidewire from passing through the perfusion port when being advanced distally through the guidewire receiving inner lumen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The dilatation catheter of claim 6 including an adapter on the proximal end of the catheter shaft for directing inflation fluid from a source through the inflation lumen to the interior of the inflatable member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dilatation catheter of claim 6 wherein a plurality of perfusion ports having inwardly depressed proximal edges are provided in the catheter shaft proximal to the inflatable member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
The dilatation catheter of claim 8 wherein the guidewire receiving inner lumen extends within the distal portion of the catheter shaft between a proximal guidewire port located proximal to the perfusion ports in the catheter shaft proximal to the inflatable member and the distal guidewire port.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dilatation catheter of claim 6 wherein a plurality of perfusion ports having inwardly depressed proximal edges are provided in the catheter shaft distal to the inflatable member.