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Guiding introducer system for use in the treatment of left ventricular tachycardia
Assignee: St Jude Medical Atrial Fibrillation Division Inc
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Filing: 1995-04-14
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Granted: 1998-11-10
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Expires: 2015-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A process for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle using a retrograde approach by use of ablating and/or mapping catheters guided by a guiding introducer system. Also disclosed are predetermined shapes for an inner and outer guiding introducers which comprise the guiding introducer system.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Ockuly
- 👤 James A. Hassett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:09
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F15/00; G06F15/16; G06F15/163; G06F15/17; A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0021; A61M25/0041; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/056; A61N1/057; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0133; A61M25/06; A61M25/0662; H; H04; H04L; H04L61/00; H04L61/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A guiding introducer system for use with an ablating catheter for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle of the heart, comprising an inner and outer guiding introducer, wherein each contains a lumen running lengthwise therethrough, a proximal and a distal end, and wherein the outer guiding introducer is formed in a predetermined shape consistent with anatomy of the left ventricle, which shape assists in placement of the catheter in the left ventricle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A guiding introducer system for use with an ablating catheter for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle of the heart, comprising an inner and outer guiding introducer, wherein each contains a lumen running lengthwise therethrough, a proximal and a distal end, and wherein the outer guiding introducer is formed in a predetermined shape consistent with anatomy of the left ventricle, which shape assists in placement of the catheter in the left ventricle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 1 wherein the inner guiding introducer comprises a first and a second section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The guiding introducer of claim 2 wherein the first section is an elongated, hollow, generally straight section of sufficient length for introduction into the patient and for manipulation from the point of insertion through to a desired location within the heart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 2 wherein the second section is a generally curved section with an overall radius of about 0.5 in. to about 1.5 in. and an overall arc from about 45 to about 135 degrees.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 2 wherein the second section is a curved section with a radius of about 0.8 in. to about 1.2 in. and an arc of the curve from about 60 to about 120 degrees.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the second section is a curved section with an overall arc, comprising one or more individual curved portions, wherein the overall arc is from about 45 to about 135 degrees.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 6 wherein one or more generally straight portions are included with the one or more individual curved portions of the curved section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 1 wherein the outer guiding introducer is comprised of a first and second section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 8 wherein the first section of the guiding introducer is an elongated, hollow, generally straight section of sufficient length for introduction into the patient and for manipulation from the point of insertion through to a desired location within the heart.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 8 wherein the second section of the outer guiding introducer is a generally curved section with an overall radius of about 1.0 in. to about 2.0 in. and an overall arc from about 135 to about 225 degrees.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 8 wherein the second section is a curved section with a radius of about 1.3 in. to about 1.7 in. and an arc from about 160 to about 200 degrees.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 8 wherein the second section is a curved section with an overall arc, comprising one or more individual curved portions, wherein the overall arc is from about 135 to about 225 degrees.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 12 wherein one or more generally straight portions are included with the one or more curved portions of the curved section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
76 words
A guiding introducer system for use with an ablating catheter for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle of the heart, comprising an inner and outer guiding introducer, wherein each contains a lumen running lengthwise therethrough, a proximal and a distal end, wherein the inner guiding introducer comprises a first and second section and wherein the second section comprises a curved section with an overall arc from about 45 degrees to about 135 degrees.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
76 words
A guiding introducer system for use with an ablating catheter for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle of the heart, comprising an inner and outer guiding introducer, wherein each contains a lumen running lengthwise therethrough, a proximal and a distal end, wherein the inner guiding introducer comprises a first and second section and wherein the second section comprises a curved section with an overall arc from about 45 degrees to about 135 degrees.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 14 wherein the overall arc of the second section has a radius of about 0.5 in. to about 1.5 in.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 14 wherein the overall arc of the second section is from about 60 degrees to about 120 degrees with a radius of about 0.8 in. to about 1.2 in.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
76 words
A guiding introducer system for use with an ablating catheter for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle of the heart, comprising an inner and outer guiding introducer, wherein each contains a lumen running lengthwise therethrough, a proximal and a distal end, wherein the outer guiding introducer comprises a first and second section and wherein the second section comprises a generally curved section with an overall arc from about 135 degrees to 225 degrees.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
76 words
A guiding introducer system for use with an ablating catheter for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia in the left ventricle of the heart, comprising an inner and outer guiding introducer, wherein each contains a lumen running lengthwise therethrough, a proximal and a distal end, wherein the outer guiding introducer comprises a first and second section and wherein the second section comprises a generally curved section with an overall arc from about 135 degrees to 225 degrees.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 17 wherein the arc of the second section of the outer guiding introducer has a radius of about 1.0 in. to about 2.0 in.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 17 wherein the arc of the second section is from about 160 degrees to about 200 degrees with a radius of about 1.3 in. to about 1.7 in.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
The guiding introducer system of claim 17 wherein one or more generally straight portions are included with one or more curved portions of the curved section.
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