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Method for introducing cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus
Assignee: Medtronic Inc
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Filing: 1997-05-15
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Granted: 1998-10-13
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Expires: 2017-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A catheter for supplying liquid to the coronary sinus in a perfusion procedure comprising a tubular catheter body having an interior lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end; and an inflatable cuff (balloon) adjacent the distal end of the catheter. The cuff has a proximal end and a distal end, each of which encircle the catheter body and hermetically seal thereto. The cuff further comprises an elongated central section having a length of at least 1 inch. When the inflated cuff is positioned a sufficient distance into the coronary sinus to firmly retain the cuff therein, it blocks the left coronary vein where it meets the coronary sinus. Further, the cuff can comprise end panels defined between the central section and the proximal and distal cuff ends. The end panels have a shape which allows for flexure between the central section and the cuffs proximal and distal ends.
Inventors
- 👤 William M. Booth
- 👤 Jean-Aubert Barra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-23 16:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1002; A61M25/1011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for administering cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus of a heart comprising the steps of: providing a catheter having a tubular catheter body with a proximal end, a distal end, a first lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, an inflatable cuff adjacent the distal end, and a radially expandable stop provided proximally from the cuff; radially expanding the stop; inserting the distal end of the catheter into the coronary sinus until the stop abuts heart wall; inflating the cuff to substantially seal the coronary sinus; and injecting cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus through the first lumen.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method for administering cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus of a heart comprising the steps of: providing a catheter having a tubular catheter body with a proximal end, a distal end, a first lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, an inflatable cuff adjacent the distal end, and a radially expandable stop provided proximally from the cuff; radially expanding the stop; inserting the distal end of the catheter into the coronary sinus until the stop abuts heart wall; inflating the cuff to substantially seal the coronary sinus; and injecting cardioplegia solution into the coronary sinus through the first lumen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method for administering cardioplegia solution according to claim 1 wherein the stop is adapted to contact the heart wall immediately adjacent the ostia of the coronary sinus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method for administering cardioplegia solution according to claim 1 wherein the stop comprises a radially expandable cuff.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method for administering cardioplegia solution according to claim 1 wherein the stop is formed of a flexible material in a configuration to extend radially outwardly from the catheter body in a relaxed condition of the stop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method for administering cardioplegia solution according to claim 4 wherein the catheter further comprises a secondary lumen, and the stop further comprises a thread extending through the secondary lumen, one end of the thread being attached to the flexible material and the other end being accessible by the surgeon wherein the stop is radially expanded by releasing the thread, resulting in radial expansion of the outwardly biased flexible member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method for administering cardioplegia solution according to claim 1 wherein the stop is positioned along the length of the catheter so that when the catheter is received in the coronary sinus and the stop abuts the heart wall, the cuff, upon inflation, will occlude the left coronary vein where said vein intersects the coronary sinus.
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