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Treatment method for pleural effusion
Assignee: Denver Biomedicals Inc
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Filing: 1994-05-31
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Granted: 1996-01-16
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Expires: 2014-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A method for treating a pleural effusion condition by establishing fluid communication with a pleural space, using a catheter attached to a valve that is normally closed but openable by the insertion of a tube in the side opposite the catheter. The catheter is implanted into the pleural space and is periodically accessed by inserting a tube into the valve on the side opposite the catheter to add or remove fluid to and from the pleural space using a negative pressure source.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Rodriguez
- 👤 Bonnie B. Vivian
- 👤 Shirley K. Freeman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61M39/0606; A61M1/00; A61M1/84; A61M2039/062; A61M2039/0633; A61M2039/0646; A61M2039/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Method of producing a sclerosing effect in the pleural of a human to reduce pleural effusion, comprising inserting a catheter through the chest wall of the patient so that an end of the catheter is in the pleural space; repeatedly accessing the pleural space to repeatedly drain pleural effusion from the pleural space by inserting a tube into a valve in the catheter to open the valve and access the catheter, to produce a sclerosing effect in the pleural space to reduce pleural effusion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Method of producing a sclerosing effect in the pleural of a human to reduce pleural effusion, comprising inserting a catheter through the chest wall of the patient so that an end of the catheter is in the pleural space; repeatedly accessing the pleural space to repeatedly drain pleural effusion from the pleural space by inserting a tube into a valve in the catheter to open the valve and access the catheter, to produce a sclerosing effect in the pleural space to reduce pleural effusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising introducing a sclerosing agent into the pleural space through the tube and catheter.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-01-15 | 1999-07-17 | 2000-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-15 | 2003-07-17 | 2004-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-15 | 2007-07-17 | 2008-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |