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Catheter tip designs and methods for improved stent crossing
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-04
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Granted: 2000-09-05
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Expires: 2018-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A catheter is disclosed which includes an over-the-wire type balloon catheter with a guide wire wherein the catheter includes a polyethylene inner tube and an outer tube having a relatively stiff proximal outer section, a midshaft section of lesser stiffness, and a tapering distal outer section of the least stiffness. An inflatable balloon is connected to the distal ends of the inner tube and the outer tube. The guide wire may be removed from and inserted into the guide wire lumen at either end of the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Tracee E. J. Eidenschink
- 👤 Timothy J. Mickley
- 👤 Christopher R. Larson
- 👤 Steven P. Mertens
- 👤 Charles L. Euteneuer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/0067; A61M25/0068; A61M25/0074; A61M25/008; A61M2025/0081; A61M25/10; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1093; A61M25/01; A61M25/02; A61M25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A catheter tip assembly for crossing both vessel lumen obstructions and placed stents, said tip assembly comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end with a guide wire receiving lumen extending therethrough; means for performing a therapeutic procedure proximate the distal end of said elongate tubular member wherein a distal portion of said elongate tubular member extends distally beyond said means for performing a therapeutic procedure to form a catheter tip which defines a leading edge for tracking a guide wire extending therethrough; and, means for reconfiguring said catheter tip from a first configuration for crossing said vessel lumen obstruction to a second configuration for crossing a placed stent, said means for reconfiguring including a line of weakened strength around at least part of the catheter tip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A catheter tip assembly for crossing both vessel lumen obstructions and placed stents, said tip assembly comprising: an elongated tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end with a guide wire receiving lumen extending therethrough; means for performing a therapeutic procedure proximate the distal end of said elongate tubular member wherein a distal portion of said elongate tubular member extends distally beyond said means for performing a therapeutic procedure to form a catheter tip which defines a leading edge for tracking a guide wire extending therethrough; and, means for reconfiguring said catheter tip from a first configuration for crossing said vessel lumen obstruction to a second configuration for crossing a placed stent, said means for reconfiguring including a line of weakened strength around at least part of the catheter tip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The tip assembly of claim 1, wherein said means for reconfiguring said catheter tip comprises a severable distal-most tip portion, wherein said severable distal-most tip portion is configured for crossing said vessel lumen obstruction and the remaining tip portion proximal of said severable distal-most tip portion is configured for crossing said placed stent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tip assembly of claim 2, wherein said tip is perforated at said severable distal-most tip portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The tip assembly of claim 2, wherein said severable distal-most tip portion has an outside surface that tapers distally to form a generally conical tip for crossing said vessel lumen obstruction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tip assembly of claim 4, wherein said remaining tip portion has a generally blunt distal-most portion for aiding said catheter in crossing said stent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tip assembly of claim 4, wherein said remaining tip portion has a generally bulbous distal-most portion for aiding said catheter in crossing said stent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The catheter tip assembly of claim 1, wherein the guide wire receiving lumen has a smaller inner dimension in a severable distal tip portion than in a remaining tip portion proximal of the severable distal tip portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The catheter tip assembly of claim 1, wherein the line of differing strength is positioned between the severable distal tip portion and the remaining tip portion proximal of the severable distal tip portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The catheter tip assembly of claim 1, wherein the elongate tubular member has a smaller outer dimension in a severable distal tip portion than in a remaining tip portion proximal of the severable distal tip portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The catheter tip assembly of claim 9, wherein the line of differing strength is positioned between the severable distal tip portion and the remaining tip portion proximal of the severable distal tip portion.
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