US5599326A
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Catheter with multi-layer section
Assignee: Target Therapeutics Inc
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Filing: 1994-12-20
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Granted: 1997-02-04
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Expires: 2014-12-20
Abstract
Abstract This catheter is suitable for treating a tissue target within the body, which target is accessible through the vascular system. Central to the catheter is the use of a multi-component section having an interior stiffener comprising a spirally cut tubing member and an exterior tubing member. Depending upon the choice of materials of construction for the interior and exterior layers (and their respective thicknesses), the section may be placed at any place within the length of the catheter. The multi-component section is kink-resistant, has good pushability and flexibility, and (in some variations) has variable flexibility along the axis of the spirally cut section.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0043; A61M25/0045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A catheter section comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end and a passageway defining an inner lumen extending between those ends, the elongate tubular member comprising: a.) an inner stiffener liner of a spirally cut polymeric tubing member of a first liner material having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a longitudinal axis wherein the spiral cut extends from said inner surface to said outer surface and which inner liner is in coaxial relationship with an outer tubular cover, and b.) an outer tubular cover comprising a polymeric cover material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A catheter section comprising: an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end and a passageway defining an inner lumen extending between those ends, the elongate tubular member comprising: a.) an inner stiffener liner of a spirally cut polymeric tubing member of a first liner material having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a longitudinal axis wherein the spiral cut extends from said inner surface to said outer surface and which inner liner is in coaxial relationship with an outer tubular cover, and b.) an outer tubular cover comprising a polymeric cover material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catheter section of claim 1 additionally comprising a distal radiopaque marker located distally of said inner stiffener liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catheter section of claim 1 wherein the spiral cuts of the inner stiffener liner have a constant pitch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catheter section of claim 1 wherein the spiral cuts of the inner stiffener liner have a varying pitch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter liner of claim 1 wherein the outer cover material comprises a material selected from polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The catheter section of claim 5 wherein the outer cover material comprises a polyethylene blend containing EVA.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter section of claim 5 wherein the inner liner material comprises a material selected from polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The catheter section of claim 7 wherein the outer cover material comprises a polyethylene blend containing EVA.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter section of claim 1 wherein the inner liner comprises a material selected from polypropylene, polyimide, polyamide, HDPE, and polyethylene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter liner of claim 9 wherein the outer cover material comprises a material selected from polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter section of claim 1 where the liner material and cover material are radiation sterilizable without substantial degradation of their physical attributes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter section of claim 1 where at least one of the liner and cover materials are radiopaque.
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