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Catheter having geometrically shaped surface and method of manufacture
Assignee: Pacific Century Motors Inc
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Filing: 1995-05-17
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Granted: 1997-07-15
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Expires: 2015-05-17
Abstract
Abstract Catheter and method of manufacturing such catheter. The catheter includes an elongate shaft having an interior lumen extending therethrough. The interior surface of the lumen is geometrically configured to reduce friction and increase catheter performance. Additionally, the geometrically configured inside surface allows dye or blood to perfuse past the distal end of the catheter when engaged in the coronary artery. The catheter may also include a geometrically configured outer surface at its distal end having perfusion channels to allow blood to perfuse past the distal end of the catheter during catheter engagement.
Inventors
- 👤 Todd A. Berg
- 👤 Richard R. Prather
- 👤 Thomas J. Bachinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0009; A61M25/0012; A61M25/0021; A61M25/0023; A61M25/0043; A61M2025/0062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In a catheter having a generally elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending longitudinally between the proximal end and the distal end, the improvement comprising the shaft having a tubular shape, including a geometrically configured lumen surface having a plurality of generally longitudinal microchannels spaced radially about the lumen surface, the improvement further including a plurality of openings located proximal the catheter shaft distal end in communication with the longitudinal microchannels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a catheter having a generally elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending longitudinally between the proximal end and the distal end, the improvement comprising the shaft having a tubular shape, including a geometrically configured lumen surface having a plurality of generally longitudinal microchannels spaced radially about the lumen surface, the improvement further including a plurality of openings located proximal the catheter shaft distal end in communication with the longitudinal microchannels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter of claim 1, wherein the longitudinal microchannels extend longitudinally along the length of the lumen surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The catheter of claim 1, the improvement further comprising: a. at least one treatment device located within the lumen; and b. wherein the longitudinal microchannels reduce friction when the treatment device is moved relative to the catheter shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter of claim 1, wherein the surface is formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter of claim 1, wherein the surface is formed of a lubricous polymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter of claim 1, wherein the inner surface is coated with a lubricant.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The catheter of claim 6, wherein the lubricant is silicone.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter of claim 1, wherein the openings provide a blood perfusion path through the channels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The catheter of claim 1, further comprising the improvement of a perfusion section located at the distal end of the shaft having a plurality of channels disposed radially about the exterior surface thereof, extending longitudinally along the length of the section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
A catheter for use in guide or diagnostic catheter procedures comprising: a. a generally elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough; b. means for perfusion positioned on the distal end of the shaft including a perfusion sleeve having a plurality of channels positioned on the outer surface of the sleeve, the channels extending longitudinally along the length of the sleeve; and c. plurality of openings located proximal the catheter shaft distal end in communication with the channels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
88 words
A catheter for use in guide or diagnostic catheter procedures comprising: a. a generally elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough; b. means for perfusion positioned on the distal end of the shaft including a perfusion sleeve having a plurality of channels positioned on the outer surface of the sleeve, the channels extending longitudinally along the length of the sleeve; and c. plurality of openings located proximal the catheter shaft distal end in communication with the channels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The catheter of claim 10, wherein the sleeve is formed of polymer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter of claim 11, further wherein the shaft includes an inner layer having an inner surface which is geometrically configured to reduce friction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter of claim 10, wherein the sleeve is formed integral the catheter shaft.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter of claim 10, wherein the sleeve is bonded to the catheter shaft.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
105 words
A guide catheter for use in catheter procedures, the catheter comprising: a generally elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the shaft including a first layer formed of a braided construction, and a second layer coupled to the first layer, formed of a polymeric material; a plurality of microchannels formed integral the second layer extending generally longitudinally along the surface of the shaft lumen and spaced radially about the shaft lumen; and a plurality of openings located proximal the distal end of the shaft in fluid communication with the microchannels.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
105 words
A guide catheter for use in catheter procedures, the catheter comprising: a generally elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the shaft including a first layer formed of a braided construction, and a second layer coupled to the first layer, formed of a polymeric material; a plurality of microchannels formed integral the second layer extending generally longitudinally along the surface of the shaft lumen and spaced radially about the shaft lumen; and a plurality of openings located proximal the distal end of the shaft in fluid communication with the microchannels.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The catheter of claim 15, wherein the microchannels extend longitudinally along a distal portion of the shaft located proximate the distal end of the shaft.
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