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Tissue opening locator and everter and method
Assignee: Loma Linda University
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Filing: 1998-06-05
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Granted: 2003-02-25
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Expires: 2018-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for facilitating the locating, everting, and closing an opening in a blood vessel. The apparatus can include a closure instrument having an elongated member defining a longitudinal axis and proximal and distal ends. The elongated member has a vacuum lumen extending at least a portion of the length thereof for conveying a vacuum and terminating in a vacuum port adjacent the distal end of the elongated member. The distal end of the elongated member is dimensioned to be positioned proximal a vessel opening in a blood vessel whereby vessel edge portions defining the vessel opening are at least drawn toward the vacuum port in response to a vacuum conveyed through the vacuum lumen. At least one surgical clip is mounted adjacent the distal end of the elongated member and is adapted to be formed to an at least partially formed condition thereof. The one clip is positioned with respect to the vacuum port to engage the vessel edge portions drawn toward the vacuum port upon movement of the one clip to the formed condition thereof to generally approximate the vessel edge portions to at least partially close the vessel opening. A method for locating, everting, and closing an opening in a blood vessel is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Yong Hua Zhu
- 👤 Wolff M. Kirsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/02; A61B17/0206; A61B17/0057; A61B17/068; A61B17/0682; A61B17/12; A61B17/128; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3421; A61B17/3439; A61B17/30; A61B2017/306; B; B29; B29K; B29K2067/00; B29K2067/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for locating an opening in tissue, comprising: a suction catheter having a distal end and a proximal end, said suction catheter dimensioned to be positioned proximal the tissue opening; a suction port positioned at said distal end of said suction catheter and configured to open through a terminal plane defined substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the catheter, said suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of said opening so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; a fluid detection port positioned near the proximal end of said suction catheter; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent said distal end of said suction catheter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for locating an opening in tissue, comprising: a suction catheter having a distal end and a proximal end, said suction catheter dimensioned to be positioned proximal the tissue opening; a suction port positioned at said distal end of said suction catheter and configured to open through a terminal plane defined substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the catheter, said suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of said opening so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; a fluid detection port positioned near the proximal end of said suction catheter; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent said distal end of said suction catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid detection port comprises means for determining the nature of the fluid from said opening to determine the location of said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said edge portions are drawn into the suction port in a generally everted condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the suction port is configured so that edge portions from opposite sides of the opening are drawn into the suction port together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said suction port is adapted to engage the outer surface of tissue so as to maintain the position of said catheter on said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said suction port comprises substantially the entire distal opening of said suction catheter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a closure device for closing said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a device for enlarging said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a tissue therapy device.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for locating an opening in a blood vessel, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; an axially-opening vacuum port formed through the distal end; a connection port adapted to connect to a source of vacuum; a vacuum lumen communicating with the vacuum port and the connection port, said vacuum port being sized and configured to engage an outer surface of the blood vessel adjacent the blood vessel opening so that opposing edges of the blood vessel opening are drawn at least partially toward the vacuum port and bodily liquid is drawn through the vacuum port when the source of vacuum is connected to the connection port; a sealing member disposed concentrically around the elongate catheter, the sealing member comprising shrink wrap and being adapted to provide a vacuum seal proximal of the vacuum port; and a fluid observation portion communicating with the vacuum lumen and adapted to enable viewing of fluids drawn through the vacuum port.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for locating an opening in a blood vessel, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; an axially-opening vacuum port formed through the distal end; a connection port adapted to connect to a source of vacuum; a vacuum lumen communicating with the vacuum port and the connection port, said vacuum port being sized and configured to engage an outer surface of the blood vessel adjacent the blood vessel opening so that opposing edges of the blood vessel opening are drawn at least partially toward the vacuum port and bodily liquid is drawn through the vacuum port when the source of vacuum is connected to the connection port; a sealing member disposed concentrically around the elongate catheter, the sealing member comprising shrink wrap and being adapted to provide a vacuum seal proximal of the vacuum port; and a fluid observation portion communicating with the vacuum lumen and adapted to enable viewing of fluids drawn through the vacuum port.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein said vacuum lumen is substantially sealed except at the vacuum port and connection port.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the lumen has a substantially ovular cross section having a major axis and a minor axis.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the lumen axes are sized so that the vacuum port can be positioned over an elongate vessel wound such that the major axis is substantially parallel to the elongate wound and the minor axis extends across opposing edges of the wound.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the vacuum port is sized to completely encircle a vascular incision.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the vacuum port is sized to substantially encircle a femoral artery incision created during a transluminal angioplasty procedure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the vacuum port is configured so that when the vacuum port is placed in contact with the vessel surface adjacent the wound, the force generated by the source of vacuum releasably holds the catheter in place on the blood vessel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the catheter is adapted so that, after the vacuum port is placed in contact with the vessel surface, the vacuum port is movable along the surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the observation portion is configured to allow a user to determine whether blood and/or other bodily fluids are being drawn through the vacuum port.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 10 , additionally comprising a guidewire threaded through the lumen.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
139 words
An apparatus for locating an opening in a blood vessel, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; an axially-opening vacuum port formed through the distal end; a connection port adapted to connect to a source of vacuum; a vacuum lumen communicating with the vacuum port and the connection port, said vacuum port being sized and configured to engage an outer surface of the blood vessel adjacent the blood vessel opening so that opposing edges of the blood vessel opening are drawn at least partially toward the vacuum port and bodily liquid is drawn through the vacuum port when the source of vacuum is connected to the connection port; a guidewire threaded through the lumen; and a fluid observation portion communicating with the vacuum lumen and adapted to enable viewing of fluids drawn through the vacuum port.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
139 words
An apparatus for locating an opening in a blood vessel, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; an axially-opening vacuum port formed through the distal end; a connection port adapted to connect to a source of vacuum; a vacuum lumen communicating with the vacuum port and the connection port, said vacuum port being sized and configured to engage an outer surface of the blood vessel adjacent the blood vessel opening so that opposing edges of the blood vessel opening are drawn at least partially toward the vacuum port and bodily liquid is drawn through the vacuum port when the source of vacuum is connected to the connection port; a guidewire threaded through the lumen; and a fluid observation portion communicating with the vacuum lumen and adapted to enable viewing of fluids drawn through the vacuum port.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; a fluid detection port positioned near the proximal end of the suction catheter; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter; wherein at least a portion of the tissue modification apparatus can be selectively deployed onto the tissue.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; a fluid detection port positioned near the proximal end of the suction catheter; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter; wherein at least a portion of the tissue modification apparatus can be selectively deployed onto the tissue.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a closure device for closing said opening.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the source of suction and the suction port are configured hold the catheter in place on the opening in tissue when the suction port is engaged with the outer surface of tissue.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the suction port comprises substantially the entire distal opening of the catheter.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
96 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter; wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a device for enlarging said opening.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
96 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter; wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a device for enlarging said opening.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
94 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a tissue therapy device.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
94 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter wherein said modifying apparatus comprises a tissue therapy device.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein a fluid detection port is positioned near the proximal end of the suction catheter.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein said modifying apparatus additionally comprises a closure device for closing said opening.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; a sealing member disposed concentrically around the elongate catheter, the sealing member adapted to provide a vacuum seal proximal of the suction port; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter; wherein the sealing member comprises shrink wrap.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
115 words
An apparatus for interacting with an opening in tissue, comprising: an elongate suction catheter having proximal and distal ends; a suction port opening axially through the distal end, the suction port communicating with a source of suction and adapted to engage an outer surface of tissue adjacent opposing sides of the opening in tissue so that a suction force draws edge portions defining the opening at least partially into the suction port; a sealing member disposed concentrically around the elongate catheter, the sealing member adapted to provide a vacuum seal proximal of the suction port; and a tissue modifying apparatus adjacent the distal end of the suction catheter; wherein the sealing member comprises shrink wrap.
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