US5776100A
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Nickel titanium guide wires for occlusion and drug delivery
Assignee: Medtronic Vascular Inc
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Filing: 1996-09-25
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Granted: 1998-07-07
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Expires: 2016-09-25
Abstract
Abstract An infusion guide wire of superelastic nickel titanium is disclosed comprising a lumen extending longitudinally through the wire and a distal portion with a smaller outer diameter than a proximal portion. One or more intermediate portions of intermediate outer diameters can be provided, as well. An occlusion balloon can be attached to the distal portion, and inflated through the lumen. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the occlusion balloon, drugs or other agents can be delivered through the lumen.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael R. Forman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/09; A61M2025/09008; A61M2025/091; A61M2025/09175
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A guide wire comprising: a nickel titanium wire comprising a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion has a smaller outer diameter than the proximal portion, at least one intermediate portion between the distal and proximal portions, the intermediate portion having an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the proximal portion and greater than the outer diameter of the distal portion, and a lumen extending longitudinally through the wire, the lumen having a distal portion that is sealed by a solid tube; and an occlusion balloon attached to the distal portion of the wire; wherein the distal portion of the wire defines at least one port providing fluid communication between the lumen and the balloon, and at least one port proximal to the occlusion balloon providing fluid communication between the lumen and the exterior of the guide wire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A guide wire comprising: a nickel titanium wire comprising a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion has a smaller outer diameter than the proximal portion, at least one intermediate portion between the distal and proximal portions, the intermediate portion having an outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the proximal portion and greater than the outer diameter of the distal portion, and a lumen extending longitudinally through the wire, the lumen having a distal portion that is sealed by a solid tube; and an occlusion balloon attached to the distal portion of the wire; wherein the distal portion of the wire defines at least one port providing fluid communication between the lumen and the balloon, and at least one port proximal to the occlusion balloon providing fluid communication between the lumen and the exterior of the guide wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
An occlusion guide wire comprising: a superelastic nickel titanium wire comprising a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion has a smaller outer diameter than the proximal portion, and a lumen extending longitudinally through the wire and having a distal end, the distal end of the lumen being sealed; and an occlusion balloon coupled to the distal portion of the wire, in fluid communication with the lumen; wherein the distal portion of the wire defines at least one port providing fluid communication between the lumen and the balloon and defines at least one additional port proximal to the balloon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
An occlusion guide wire comprising: a superelastic nickel titanium wire comprising a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion has a smaller outer diameter than the proximal portion, and a lumen extending longitudinally through the wire and having a distal end, the distal end of the lumen being sealed; and an occlusion balloon coupled to the distal portion of the wire, in fluid communication with the lumen; wherein the distal portion of the wire defines at least one port providing fluid communication between the lumen and the balloon and defines at least one additional port proximal to the balloon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The guide wire of claim 2, further comrising a coil, wherein a portion of the coil is attached to the distal portion of the wire and a portion of the coil extends beyond the distal portion of the wire.
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