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Multilumen catheter shaft with reinforcement
Assignee: Target Therapeutics Inc
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Filing: 1998-06-17
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Granted: 1999-12-21
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Expires: 2018-06-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a surgical device. In particular, this invention is directed to a multilumen catheter for accessing the vascular system of a body. The multilumen catheter includes a catheter shaft, at least a portion or which includes at least one lumen reinforced with a support member which may include a polymeric or metallic braid, coil or knit material. The reinforced lumen may further include a thin-walled liner or coating of lubricious material. The reinforced lumen may have a circular cross-section adapted to receive a guidewire. The interior surface of the reinforced lumen may have a smooth and continuous surface or a non-uniform surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl Bardsley
- 👤 Kevin Gilmartin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0009; A61M25/0043; A61M25/005; A61M25/0021; A61M25/0023; A61M25/0026; A61M25/0032; A61M25/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A multilumen catheter shaft section comprising an elongate tubular outer shaft member defining at least a first lumen, an elongate tubular inner shaft member disposed within said outer shaft member and defining a second lumen, said second lumen substantially parallel to and external to said first lumen, and a support member concentric with and exterior to said tubular inner shaft member, said tubular inner shaft member having a wall thickness of less than about 0.001 inches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A multilumen catheter shaft section comprising an elongate tubular outer shaft member defining at least a first lumen, an elongate tubular inner shaft member disposed within said outer shaft member and defining a second lumen, said second lumen substantially parallel to and external to said first lumen, and a support member concentric with and exterior to said tubular inner shaft member, said tubular inner shaft member having a wall thickness of less than about 0.001 inches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1, wherein the tubular inner shaft member comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of PTFE, FEP, and their mixtures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 2, wherein said wall thickness of said tubular inner shaft member is less than about 0.0005 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 2, wherein the outer shaft member comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of nylon, Pebax, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, silicone, their blends, alloys, and copolymers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1 wherein said support member comprises a braided material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 5, wherein said braided material comprises polymeric fibers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 5, wherein said braided material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of metallic wires and metallic ribbons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1, wherein said second lumen comprises an interior surface which is substantially smooth and continuous.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter section of claim 8, wherein at least a portion of said interior surface further included a hydrophilic coating.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1, wherein said second lumen comprises a non-uniform interior surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 10 wherein said non-uniform interior surface comprises alternating high regions and low regions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1 wherein said support member comprises a spirally wound material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1 wherein said support member comprises a knit material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1 wherein said support member has an outside diameter less than about 0.05 inches.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 1, wherein said elongate tubular outer shaft member further defines a third lumen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
A multilumen catheter shaft comprising: a). a flexible elongate tubular outer shaft member defining a first lumen; b). an elongate tubular inner shaft member disposed within said outer shaft member, said tubular inner shaft member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said inner surface defining a guidewire lumen substantially parallel to and external to said first lumen; c). a support member concentric to and contacting said outer surface, said support member comprising a braid of discrete braid elements having interstices between said discreet braid elements; and d). said tubular inner shaft member conforming to the profile of the discreet elements and the interstices of said braid such that said inner surface is non-uniform.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
115 words
A multilumen catheter shaft comprising: a). a flexible elongate tubular outer shaft member defining a first lumen; b). an elongate tubular inner shaft member disposed within said outer shaft member, said tubular inner shaft member having an outer surface and an inner surface, said inner surface defining a guidewire lumen substantially parallel to and external to said first lumen; c). a support member concentric to and contacting said outer surface, said support member comprising a braid of discrete braid elements having interstices between said discreet braid elements; and d). said tubular inner shaft member conforming to the profile of the discreet elements and the interstices of said braid such that said inner surface is non-uniform.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 16, wherein the tubular inner shaft member comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of PTFE, FEP, and their mixtures.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 7, wherein said tubular inner shaft member has a wall thickness of less than about 0.001 inches.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 17, wherein the outer shaft member comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of nylon, Pebax, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, silicone, their blends, alloys, and copolymers.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The catheter shaft section of claim 16, wherein said elongate tubular outer shaft member further defines a third lumen.
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