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Retention mechanism for catheter with distal anchor
Assignee: Boston Scientific Corp
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Filing: 1997-08-29
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Granted: 1999-07-27
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Expires: 2017-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A mechanism for use with an anchoring structure of a drainage catheter. A suture thread as a flexible link extends from the distal end of a catheter through the catheter lumen to the mechanism at the proximal end of the catheter. The mechanism includes a distal body affixed to the proximal end of the catheter and a proximal body that can be displaced axially with respect to the distal body between clamping and unclamped positions. In a clamped position, the bodies clamp the suture thread to prevent inadvertent displacement of the suture thread. Displacement of the proximal body in certain embodiments takes up slack in the suture thread generated when the anchor forms.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael S.H. Chu
- 👤 Yem Chin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/02; A61M25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A catheter comprising: A. a flexible tube having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therethrough and an anchor at the distal end, B. a flexible link extending from said anchor through said lumen to exit the catheter at the proximal end of the tube, proximal displacement of said flexible link controlling the configuration of said anchor, C. a first body attached to the proximal end of said flexible tube, said first body defining an axially extending passageway as an extension of said flexible tube lumen, said flexible link passing through said passageway, and D. a second body with a passageway therethrough that is a further extension of the lumen, said second body being axially displaceable relative to said first body, said first and second bodies having first and second interfitting structures respectively that clamp said first and second bodies together and clamp said flexible link thereby to prevent displacement of said flexible link.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A catheter comprising: A. a flexible tube having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therethrough and an anchor at the distal end, B. a flexible link extending from said anchor through said lumen to exit the catheter at the proximal end of the tube, proximal displacement of said flexible link controlling the configuration of said anchor, C. a first body attached to the proximal end of said flexible tube, said first body defining an axially extending passageway as an extension of said flexible tube lumen, said flexible link passing through said passageway, and D. a second body with a passageway therethrough that is a further extension of the lumen, said second body being axially displaceable relative to said first body, said first and second bodies having first and second interfitting structures respectively that clamp said first and second bodies together and clamp said flexible link thereby to prevent displacement of said flexible link.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A catheter as recited in claim 1 wherein the proximal end of said flexible tube terminates in a flared portion and wherein said first body comprises a cap and a distal body that clamp said first body to the flared portion, said first interfitting structure being formed in a proximally directed, axially extending recess in said distal body portion and said second interfitting structure being formed in a distally directed, axially extending recess in said second body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A catheter as recited in claim 2 adapted for connection to an external device having a standard coupling member wherein said second body includes a proximally directed complementary coupling member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A catheter as recited in claim 3 wherein said flexible link comprises a suture thread, said first body includes a proximally facing annular shoulder and said second body includes a distally facing annular shoulder, said catheter including an annular grommet having radial faces for being disposed between said annular shoulders on said first and second body's recesses, a portion of said suture thread lying exteriorly of said annular grommet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A catheter as recited in claim 4 wherein each of said radial faces of said shoulders and said grommet have uneven surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A catheter as recited in claim 5 wherein each of said first and second bodies include complementary threaded portions for controlling the relative positions thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A catheter as recited in claim 6 wherein said first and second bodies have counterfacing, externally located, radial shoulders and wherein said catheter additionally comprises a removable spacer for being mounted intermediate said external shoulders.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
A catheter as recited in claim 7 wherein said spacer, when inserted, includes means for engaging said external shoulders for maintaining the first and second bodies at a maximum displacement, said second body being adapted for distal motion with respect to said first body when said spacer is removed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
A catheter as recited in claim 3 wherein said flexible link comprises a suture thread and said distal body and second body have counterfacing concentric, radially spaced, axially extending body portions and wherein one end of said suture thread is affixed to said distal body, axial displacement of said second body causing a portion of said suture thread to pass over said interfitting annular body portions thereby to displace said suture thread proximally to prevent straightening of the distal end of said flexible tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A catheter as recited in claim 9 wherein said distal body and second body have complementary threaded portions whereby rotation of said second body on said distal body produces the relative axial displacement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter as recited in claim 9 wherein said distal body and second body have complementary detent portions thereby to establish a series of detented axial positions of said second body relative to said distal body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
A catheter as recited in claim 9 wherein said distal body and said second body have overlapping interengaging portions whereby axial displacement of said second body occurs without interference until said interengaging portions contact, thereafter an alternate relative motion between said distal body and said second body producing additional axial displacement.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
86 words
A catheter as recited in claim 9 wherein at least one end of said suture thread is attached to said distal body to span said first interfitting structure whereby axial motion of said second interfitting structure toward the distal end of said catheter deflects said suture thread to lie about said second interfitting structure thereby to produce, for an incremental motion of said second body, a displacement of said suture thread at the distal end of said catheter that is a multiple of the incremental motion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
A catheter as recited in claim 13 wherein the proximal end of said suture thread attaches to said distal body and spans said interfitting structure on said distal body, axial displacement of said second interfitting structure on said second body in a distal direction producing a fold in said suture thread.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
A catheter as recited in claim 13 wherein said suture thread includes two parts having a mid-point at the distal end of said catheter and moveable relative thereto, the ends of said suture thread being attached to said distal body and spanning said first interfitting structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A catheter as recited in claim 13 wherein said distal body and second body have complementary threaded portions whereby rotation of said second body on said distal body produces the relative axial displacement.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter as recited in claim 13 wherein said distal body and second body have complementary detent portions thereby to establish a series of detented axial positions of said second body relative to said distal body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
56 words
A catheter as recited in claim 13 wherein said distal body and said second body have overlapping interengaging portions at the distal ends thereof whereby axial displacement of said second body occurs without interference until said engaging means contact, thereafter an alternate relative motion between said distal body and said second body producing additional axial displacement.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
A catheter as recited in claim 13 wherein each of said suture thread ends attaches to said distal body whereby axial motion of said second interfitting structure toward the distal end of said catheter produces a displacement of said suture thread at the distal end of said catheter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A catheter as recited in claim 19 wherein said distal body and second body have complementary threaded portions whereby rotation of said second body on said distal body produces the relative axial displacement.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter as recited in claim 19 wherein said distal body and second body have complementary detent portions thereby to establish a series of detented axial positions of said second body relative to said distal body.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
56 words
A catheter as recited in claim 19 wherein said distal body and said second body have overlapping interengaging portions at the distal ends thereof whereby axial displacement of said second body occurs without interference until said engaging means contact, thereafter an alternate relative motion between said distal body and said second body producing additional axial displacement.
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