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Endovascular embolic device detachment detection method and apparatus
Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1995-03-02
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Granted: 1997-09-23
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Expires: 2015-03-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a method for ensuring for endovascular occlusion through the formation of thrombi in arteries, veins, aneurysms, vascular malformations, and arteriovenous fistulas. In particular, it deals with a method to predictably determine the instant of electrolytic detachment of an embolic device which is introduced to and is intended to remain at the desired thrombus formation site. The invention further includes a method for delivering an embolic device and detecting its electrolytic separation. According to the present invention, DC power with AC superposition is delivered to the sacrificial link that couples a delivery member (e.g., a guidewire) to an occlusion device. The impedance (as measured by the amplitude of the superposed AC) is monitored. When a predetermined change in that impedance (or amplitude occurs), which indicates coil detachment, the DC power is interrupted to minimize or avoid further electrolysis.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald W. Scheldrup
- 👤 Laurent B. Schaller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12113; A61B17/12131; A61B17/1214; A61B17/12145; A61B18/00; A61B18/04; A61B18/12; A61B18/1206; A61B2017/00017; A61B2017/00022; A61B2017/00026; A61B2017/00115; A61B2017/00119; A61B2017/00123; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/12054; A61B2017/12063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
An implant detachment detection system comprising: an implant suitable for implanting in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link coupling said delivery member to said implant; a power supply circuit for supplying DC power with AC power superposed thereon; a conductive path, said power supply circuit and link being in said path; and an AC impedance monitoring circuit coupled to said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
An implant detachment detection system comprising: an implant suitable for implanting in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link coupling said delivery member to said implant; a power supply circuit for supplying DC power with AC power superposed thereon; a conductive path, said power supply circuit and link being in said path; and an AC impedance monitoring circuit coupled to said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said monitoring circuit detects changes in the monitored impedance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 2 further including an interrupting circuit that interrupts the DC power to the link when a predetermined change in impedance is detected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said monitoring circuit generates said signal in response to detection of at least about a 20% change in the AC impedance of said path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 2 wherein said monitoring circuit generates a signal indicative of the implant becoming decoupled from said delivery member in response to detecting a predetermined change in impedance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 further including a circuit for interrupting the DC power supply to the link in response to a sudden change in the monitored impedance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said power supply circuit comprises a generator that provides said DC power with superposed AC.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said power supply circuit comprises a DC power generator and an AC signal generator coupled to said DC generator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system of claim 1 further including a return electrode in said path, said power supply circuit being located between said link and return electrode in said path and said AC impedance monitoring circuit being coupled to said path between said power supply and link.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 1 further including a return electrode in said path, said power supply circuit being located between said link and return electrode in said path and said AC impedance monitoring circuit being coupled to said path between said power supply and said return electrode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said implant comprises an embolic coil.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
60 words
An implant detachment detection system comprising: an implant suitable for implantation in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link coupling said delivery member to said implant; means for providing direct and superposed alternating current to said link; and means for monitoring the alternating current provided by said providing means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
60 words
An implant detachment detection system comprising: an implant suitable for implantation in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link coupling said delivery member to said implant; means for providing direct and superposed alternating current to said link; and means for monitoring the alternating current provided by said providing means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 12 further including means for interrupting direct current supplied to said link when a predetermined change in the superposed alternating current is detected.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
61 words
An implant detachment system comprising: an implant adapted for placement in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link for coupling said delivery member to said implant; and a power supply circuit for supplying direct and superposed alternating current to said link concurrently when said implant is at said selected site.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
61 words
An implant detachment system comprising: an implant adapted for placement in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link for coupling said delivery member to said implant; and a power supply circuit for supplying direct and superposed alternating current to said link concurrently when said implant is at said selected site.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 14 further comprising a circuit for monitoring alternating current supplied to said link.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 15 wherein said circuit is adapted for coupling to said mammal when said implant is at said site.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 14 further comprising a circuit for monitoring alternating current supplied to said link and detecting a change therein.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 14 further comprising a circuit for isolating alternating current supplied to said link from the direct current supplied to said link so that AC may be monitored.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
61 words
An implant detachment detection system comprising: an implant adapted for placement in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link detachably coupling said delivery member to said implant; and a power supply circuit for supplying direct and superposed alternating current to said link when said implant is at said selected site.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
61 words
An implant detachment detection system comprising: an implant adapted for placement in a mammal; a delivery member for delivering the implant to a selected site in the mammal; a link detachably coupling said delivery member to said implant; and a power supply circuit for supplying direct and superposed alternating current to said link when said implant is at said selected site.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 19 further including a circuit for monitoring alternating current supplied to said link.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 19 wherein said power supply circuit is configured for supplying direct and superposed alternating current to said link.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 19 further including a circuit for isolating alternating current supplied to said link from direct current supplied to said link.
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