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Inflatable cannula and method of using same
Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corp
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Filing: 2000-12-29
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Granted: 2004-01-20
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Expires: 2020-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An expandable lumen cannula which includes an elongate tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an intermediate flexible region, and a lumen therebetween. The cannula further includes a balloon occluder mounted on the distal end of the tube. The intermediate flexible region of the tube further includes an elongate generally cylindrical balloon disposed circumferentially about the flexible region which, upon inflation, expands the luminal diameter of the intermediate region. First and second inflation ports are in fluid communication with the balloon occluder and the cylindrical balloon. The cannula may optionally include a cardioplegia port disposed within the distal region of the tube, proximal the balloon occluder and distal the generally cylindrical balloon. Methods of using such a cannula are also disclosed, particularly to provide cannulation through a minimally invasive port incision, and to thereafter displace the tissues and organs adjacent an intercostal access port upon inflation and expansion of the generally cylindrical balloon.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin Hahnen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00535; A61B2017/00557; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of minimally invasive aortic cannulation, comprising the steps of: providing an expandable lumen cannula comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, and an elongate balloon circumferentially disposed about the elongate tubular member; inserting the expandable lumen cannula through a port access, and advancing the distal end of the cannula into the ascending aorta; and inflating the elongate balloon, thereby increasing the luminal diameter of the cannula and widening the port access by displacing an adjacent tissue or organ.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A method of minimally invasive aortic cannulation, comprising the steps of: providing an expandable lumen cannula comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, and an elongate balloon circumferentially disposed about the elongate tubular member; inserting the expandable lumen cannula through a port access, and advancing the distal end of the cannula into the ascending aorta; and inflating the elongate balloon, thereby increasing the luminal diameter of the cannula and widening the port access by displacing an adjacent tissue or organ.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of infusing fluid through the lumen of the elongate tubular member into the aorta.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the fluid is oxygenated blood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein the elongate tubular member further comprises a balloon occluder mounted on the distal end, and wherein the method further comprises the step of inflating the balloon occluder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 4 , wherein the fluid is infused into the aorta distal the balloon occluder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of performing cardiopulmonary bypass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of performing coronary artery bypass graft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of performing a valve replacement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of performing thoracic aortic aneurysm repair.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of performing septal defect repair.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein an elongate sleeve is disposed circumferentially about the elongate balloon, the method further comprising the step of removing the sleeve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the expandable lumen cannula further comprises a cardioplegia lumen terminating in a cardioplegia port at the distal end of the cannula, and wherein the method further comprises the step of infusing cardioplegia solution into the aorta.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: inserting a medical instrument through the proximal end of the elongate tubular member; and advancing the medical instrument through the lumen of the elongate tubular member and into the ascending aorta.
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