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Catheter systems with interchangeable parts
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-20
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Granted: 1999-08-24
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Expires: 2018-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A catheter system having a changeable distal member. The catheter system includes a proximal member, including a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough. A distal member is included having a distal portion which may be passed through the lumen of the proximal member and releasably sealed to the proximal member at a desired location during a catheter procedure. The distal member may further include a push member operably coupled to the distal portion. The distal member may include a fluid-tight releasable seal for releasably sealing the distal member to the proximal member.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel O. Adams
- 👤 Roger Hastings
- 👤 Louis Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/104; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/0069; A61M25/0074; A61M2025/0079; A61M25/008; A61M2025/0081; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1093; A61M25/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A catheter assembly having a co-axial lumen design comprising: a proximal shaft section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a proximal shaft lumen extending therethrough; a distal assembly insertable within the proximal shaft lumen including a distal shaft section having a proximal end, a distal end, a distal lumen extending therethrough, a balloon carried proximate the distal shaft section in fluid communication with the distal lumen; a releasable seal coupled to the distal shaft for releasably sealing the proximal shaft lumen in fluid communication with the distal lumen during a catheter procedure; and a support shaft extending through the proximal shaft lumen, the distal lumen, and the balloon, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough, wherein the distal end is sealed go proximate a distal end of the balloon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A catheter assembly having a co-axial lumen design comprising: a proximal shaft section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a proximal shaft lumen extending therethrough; a distal assembly insertable within the proximal shaft lumen including a distal shaft section having a proximal end, a distal end, a distal lumen extending therethrough, a balloon carried proximate the distal shaft section in fluid communication with the distal lumen; a releasable seal coupled to the distal shaft for releasably sealing the proximal shaft lumen in fluid communication with the distal lumen during a catheter procedure; and a support shaft extending through the proximal shaft lumen, the distal lumen, and the balloon, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough, wherein the distal end is sealed go proximate a distal end of the balloon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1, wherein the support shaft has an outside diameter less than the diameter of the distal lumen allowing fluid communication between the proximal shaft lumen and the balloon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1, wherein the releasable seal is an interference seal secured about the exterior periphery of the distal shaft section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1, further comprising a push member operably coupled proximate the distal end of the support shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1, wherein the support shaft lumen is a guide wire lumen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The catheter assembly of claim 1, wherein the support shaft lumen is isolated from the proximal shaft lumen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
A catheter assembly, comprising: a proximal outer shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a proximal shaft lumen extending therethrough; a distal assembly having a distal outer shaft, wherein the distal outer shaft has a proximal end, a distal end, and a distal shaft lumen extending therethrough, the distal outer shaft being slidable with respect to the proximal outer shaft; a seal interposed between the distal outer shaft and the proximal outer shaft for forming a seal therebetween; and an inner shaft having an inner lumen extending therethrough, the inner shaft operably attached to the distal assembly and positioned within at least a portion of the distal shaft lumen.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
A catheter assembly, comprising: a proximal outer shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a proximal shaft lumen extending therethrough; a distal assembly having a distal outer shaft, wherein the distal outer shaft has a proximal end, a distal end, and a distal shaft lumen extending therethrough, the distal outer shaft being slidable with respect to the proximal outer shaft; a seal interposed between the distal outer shaft and the proximal outer shaft for forming a seal therebetween; and an inner shaft having an inner lumen extending therethrough, the inner shaft operably attached to the distal assembly and positioned within at least a portion of the distal shaft lumen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A catheter according to claim 7 wherein the cross-sectional area of the inner shaft is less than the cross-scctional area of the distal outer shaft, thereby forming an inflation lumen therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A catheter according to claim 8 wherein the distal assembly further includes a balloon having a balloon interior, wherein the balloon interior is in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A catheter according to claim 9 wherein the balloon has a proximal neck and a distal neck, the proximal neck being operably attached to the distal outer shaft and the distal neck being operably attached to the inner shaft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A catheter according to claim 7 wherein the inner shaft extends to the proximal end of the proximal outer shaft.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A catheter according to claim 7 wherein the inner lumen is a guide wire lumen.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A catheter according to claim 7 further comprising a push member operably attached to the distal assembly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A catheter according to claim 13 wherein the push member extends to the proximal end of the proximal outer shaft.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
A catheter according to claim 7 wherein the seal is of a type selected from the group consisting of an interference type seal, a collar type seal, a bladder type seal and a valve type seal.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A catheter according to claim 7 wherein the distal outer shaft is slidably received by the proximal shaft lumen of the proximal outer shaft.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for exchanging a first distal portion for a second distal portion of a catheter, wherein the catheter has a distal portion that is in a slidable relationship with a proximal portion, the method comprising the steps of: sliding the first distal portion proximally of the proximal end of the proximal portion; and sliding the second distal portion distally along the proximal portion until the proximal end of the second distal portion is proximate the distal end of the proximal portion.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for exchanging a first distal portion for a second distal portion of a catheter, wherein the catheter has a distal portion that is in a slidable relationship with a proximal portion, the method comprising the steps of: sliding the first distal portion proximally of the proximal end of the proximal portion; and sliding the second distal portion distally along the proximal portion until the proximal end of the second distal portion is proximate the distal end of the proximal portion.
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