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Shaft movement control apparatus and method
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1995-03-02
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Granted: 1996-12-31
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Expires: 2015-03-02
Abstract
Abstract Guide catheter exchange device and method of exchanging a guide catheter. The guide catheter exchange device includes a magnetically responsive segment located on a proximal end for maintaining a previously placed guide wire in position across a stenosis, while performing a guide catheter exchange procedure. The guide catheter exchange device allows a guide catheter exchange procedure to be performed by a solo physician.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Scovil
- 👤 Todd A. Berg
- 👤 Kevin Klitz
- 👤 Thomas J. Bachinski
- 👤 John W. Humphrey
- 👤 Scott Thome
- 👤 Roger Hastings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0169; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0127; A61M25/09; A61M25/09041; A61M2025/09116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A device for use in exchanging a first guide catheter for a second guide catheter, the device comprising: a. a support member insertable within the first guide catheter, having a proximal end and a distal end; and b. means for coupling responsive to a magnetic source, carried by the support member, wherein the means for coupling maintains the support member stationary relative to a guide wire while exchanging the first guide catheter for the second guide catheter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A device for use in exchanging a first guide catheter for a second guide catheter, the device comprising: a. a support member insertable within the first guide catheter, having a proximal end and a distal end; and b. means for coupling responsive to a magnetic source, carried by the support member, wherein the means for coupling maintains the support member stationary relative to a guide wire while exchanging the first guide catheter for the second guide catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1, wherein the means for coupling includes a magnetically active segment located on the proximal end of the support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2, wherein the magnetically active segment includes a plurality of alternating ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic disks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1, further including: a. a magnetically active tool which, when positioned adjacent the magnetically active segment on the support means, couples the magnetically active segment to the magnetically active tool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device of claim 1, further wherein: a. the support member includes a shaft having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough, and further wherein the means for coupling responsive to a magnetic source includes a magnetically operative segment carried by the proximal portion of the shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes a magnetically responsive member which encircles the shaft lumen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 5, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes a magnetically responsive member located adjacent the shaft lumen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1, further including: a. a body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough fixedly secured to the distal end of the support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 8, wherein the means for coupling responsive to a magnetic source includes a magnetically responsive segment carried on the proximal end of the support member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 9, wherein the magnetically responsive segment includes at least one notch.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
66 words
A device for controlling the movement of a guide wire relative to a guide catheter, the device comprising: a. a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion; and b. a magnetically operative segment carried by the proximal portion of the shaft, wherein the magnetically operative segment maintains the guide wire in a stationary position relative to the shaft during movement of the guide catheter.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
66 words
A device for controlling the movement of a guide wire relative to a guide catheter, the device comprising: a. a shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion; and b. a magnetically operative segment carried by the proximal portion of the shaft, wherein the magnetically operative segment maintains the guide wire in a stationary position relative to the shaft during movement of the guide catheter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 11, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes at least one magnetically responsive member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 12, wherein the shaft includes at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 13, wherein the magnetically responsive member encircles the shaft lumen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 13, wherein the magnetically operative segment is located adjacent the shaft lumen.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 13, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes at least one pin located adjacent the lumen.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 13, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes at least one notch.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 13, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes a coil.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 13, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes a plurality of alternating ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic disks.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 11, further including: a. a body secured to the distal end of the shaft having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 20, wherein the body has a nonuniform outside diameter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 20, wherein the body further includes a soft tip.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 20, wherein the magnetically operative segment includes a ferromagnetic core having at least one notch.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of maintaining position of a guide wire located within a patient's vascular system during exchange of a guide catheter, comprising the steps of: a. inserting an exchange device having a magnetically active segment at its proximal end within the guide catheter having a previously placed guide wire; and b. positioning the exchange device active segment within a magnetically active captivation tool.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
63 words
A method of maintaining position of a guide wire located within a patient's vascular system during exchange of a guide catheter, comprising the steps of: a. inserting an exchange device having a magnetically active segment at its proximal end within the guide catheter having a previously placed guide wire; and b. positioning the exchange device active segment within a magnetically active captivation tool.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 24, further comprising the step of: a. moving the guide catheter relative to the exchange device.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for exchanging a guide catheter comprising the steps of: a. inserting an exchange device having a magnetically active segment at its proximal end within a guide catheter in a patient's vascular system, with a previously placed guide wire positioned within the guide catheter; b. removing the guide catheter over the exchange device; c. inserting a second guide catheter over the exchange device; and d. removing the exchange device.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
70 words
A method for exchanging a guide catheter comprising the steps of: a. inserting an exchange device having a magnetically active segment at its proximal end within a guide catheter in a patient's vascular system, with a previously placed guide wire positioned within the guide catheter; b. removing the guide catheter over the exchange device; c. inserting a second guide catheter over the exchange device; and d. removing the exchange device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of: positioning the exchange device active segment within a magnetically active captivation tool.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of: removing a balloon dilatation catheter system.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 26, wherein the exchange device is inserted over the guide wire.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 26, wherein the exchange device is positioned adjacent the guide wire.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 26, wherein the exchange device includes a support member.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 31, wherein the support member is generally tubular shaped.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 31, wherein the support member includes a body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough located at the support member proximal end.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
41 words
A method of protecting a guide wire during a guide catheter exchange procedure comprising the steps of: positioning an exchange device having a magnetically active segment with respect to a guide wire within a guide catheter in a patient's vascular system.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
41 words
A method of protecting a guide wire during a guide catheter exchange procedure comprising the steps of: positioning an exchange device having a magnetically active segment with respect to a guide wire within a guide catheter in a patient's vascular system.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 34, wherein the exchange device is positioned adjacent the guide wire.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 34, wherein the exchange device is at least partially positioned over the guide wire.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-31 | 2000-07-01 | 2000-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-31 | 2004-07-01 | 2004-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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