US6712835B2
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Method and device for filtering body fluid
Assignee: Ev3 Inc
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Filing: 2002-01-18
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Granted: 2004-03-30
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Expires: 2022-01-18
Abstract
Abstract Medical devices for filtering fluids flowing through a lumen and a method of forming medical devices. The devices can be used in vascular channels, urinary tracts, biliary ducts and the like, and filter emboli and other debris generated at a treatment site.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudy Mazzocchi
- 👤 Timothy Claude
- 👤 James Segermark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12109; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12136; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61B17/12177; A61B17/22; A61B17/221; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/01; A61F2/0105; A61F2/011; B; B21; B21F; B21F45/00; B21F45/008; A61B2017/00526; A61B2017/00575; A61B2017/00592; A61B2017/00601; A61B2017/0061; A61B2017/00623; A61F2002/016; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0006; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0067; A61F2230/0069; A61F2230/0073; A61F2230/0078; A61F2230/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
A system for filtering emboli from blood flowing through a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel comprising: a guidewire; a filter element carried by the guidewire the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element having a distal end, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel, the guidewire extending at least to the distal end of the filter element; and a combined delivery/retrieval catheter defining a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the lumen of the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the guidewire and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
256 words
A system for filtering emboli from blood flowing through a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel comprising: a guidewire; a filter element carried by the guidewire the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element having a distal end, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel, the guidewire extending at least to the distal end of the filter element; and a combined delivery/retrieval catheter defining a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the lumen of the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the guidewire and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the filter element is self-expandable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising means for expanding the filter element from the collapsed delivery configuration to the expanded deployed configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 3 wherein the means for expanding comprises the filter element being comprised of nitinol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the filter element is attached to the guidewire at a distal region of the guidewire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the delivery/retrieval catheter is a balloon catheter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the distal end of the filter element is connected to a distal band which encircles the guidewire.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 7 wherein the distal band is connected in a fixed position on the guidewire.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 7 wherein the filter element has a proximal end connected to a proximal band which encircles the guidewire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 9 wherein the proximal band is slidably disposed about the guidewire.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
The system of claim 9 wherein when the filter element is in the collapsed delivery configuration the distal and proximal bands are spaced apart a first distance and when the filter element is in the expanded deployed configuration the proximal and distal bands are spaced apart a second distance, the first distance being greater than the second distance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 1 wherein when the filter element is in the expanded deployed configuration a proximal portion of the filter element is of sufficient size and shape to engage the wall of the vessel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 12 wherein the filter element has a shape in the expanded deployed configuration which decreases in size from the proximal portion to the distal end of the filter element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the filter element comprises a metal mesh.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 14 wherein the filter element comprises nitinol.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the guidewire includes a flexible portion extending distally of the distal end of the filter element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the guidewire extends through the cavity to at least the distal end of the filter element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 1 wherein when the filter element is in the expanded configuration the filter element defines a proximally facing lip and wherein when the filter element is in the retrieval configuration the proximally facing lip engages the distal tip of the delivery/retrieval catheter.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein when the filter element is in the retrieval configuration the proximally facing opening is substantially closed.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the guidewire comprises a solid material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the guidewire comprises metal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the guidewire comprises a tapered portion.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
255 words
A system for filtering emboli from blood flowing through a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel comprising: a filter element having a distal end, the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel; means for carrying the filter element, the carrying means extending to at least the distal end of the filter element; and a combined delivery/retrieval catheter defining a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the lumen of the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the carrying means and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
255 words
A system for filtering emboli from blood flowing through a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel comprising: a filter element having a distal end, the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel; means for carrying the filter element, the carrying means extending to at least the distal end of the filter element; and a combined delivery/retrieval catheter defining a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the lumen of the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the carrying means and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
370 words
A method of protecting a patient from embolism during an intravascular procedure at a treatment site within a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel in a patient's vascular system comprising: providing a filter device including a guidewire and a filter element mounted on the guidewire, the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element having a distal end, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening, the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel, the guidewire extending at least to the distal end of the filter element; providing a combined delivery/retrieval catheter having a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the guidewire and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel; introducing the delivery/retrieval catheter into the lumen of the vessel; advancing the guidewire through the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter until the filter element is positioned at a desired location distal to the treatment site; deploying the filter element to its expanded configuration prior to performing the intravascular procedure; performing an intravascular procedure at the treatment site; collapsing the filter element to its retrieval configuration after completion of the intravascular procedure; accommodating the filter element in its retrieval configuration at the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter; and removing the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
370 words
A method of protecting a patient from embolism during an intravascular procedure at a treatment site within a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel in a patient's vascular system comprising: providing a filter device including a guidewire and a filter element mounted on the guidewire, the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element having a distal end, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening, the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel, the guidewire extending at least to the distal end of the filter element; providing a combined delivery/retrieval catheter having a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the guidewire and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel; introducing the delivery/retrieval catheter into the lumen of the vessel; advancing the guidewire through the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter until the filter element is positioned at a desired location distal to the treatment site; deploying the filter element to its expanded configuration prior to performing the intravascular procedure; performing an intravascular procedure at the treatment site; collapsing the filter element to its retrieval configuration after completion of the intravascular procedure; accommodating the filter element in its retrieval configuration at the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter; and removing the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
373 words
A method of protecting a patient from embolism during an intravascular procedure at a treatment site within a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel in a patient's vascular system comprising: providing a filter device including a filter element and means for carrying the filter element, the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element having a distal end, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening, the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel, the carrying means extending at least to the distal end of the filter element; providing a combined delivery/retrieval catheter having a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the carrying means and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel; introducing the delivery/retrieval catheter into the lumen of the vessel; advancing the carrying means through the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter until the filter element is positioned at a desired location distal to the treatment site; deploying the filter element to its expanded configuration prior to performing the intravascular procedure; performing an intravascular procedure at the treatment site; collapsing the filter element to its retrieval configuration after completion of the intravascular procedure; accommodating the filter element in its retrieval configuration at the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter; and removing the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
373 words
A method of protecting a patient from embolism during an intravascular procedure at a treatment site within a lumen defined by the wall of a vessel in a patient's vascular system comprising: providing a filter device including a filter element and means for carrying the filter element, the filter element having pores sized to filter the emboli from blood flowing through the filter element, the filter element having a distal end, the filter element being expandable from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration when the filter element is deployed in the lumen of the vessel, the filter element being collapsible from the expanded deployed configuration to a retrieval configuration for removal from the vessel, the filter element having a shape in the expanded configuration which defines a cavity having a proximally facing opening, the proximally facing opening being larger than the pores and being of sufficient size to allow the emboli in the blood to pass through the proximally facing opening into the cavity when the filter element is deployed in the vessel, the carrying means extending at least to the distal end of the filter element; providing a combined delivery/retrieval catheter having a lumen extending therethrough and having a distal portion, the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to be accommodated within the vessel, the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter sized to accommodate the carrying means and the filter element in its delivery configuration, the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter being configured to accommodate the filter element in its retrieval configuration wherein the emboli is substantially contained in the cavity during removal of the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel; introducing the delivery/retrieval catheter into the lumen of the vessel; advancing the carrying means through the lumen of the delivery/retrieval catheter until the filter element is positioned at a desired location distal to the treatment site; deploying the filter element to its expanded configuration prior to performing the intravascular procedure; performing an intravascular procedure at the treatment site; collapsing the filter element to its retrieval configuration after completion of the intravascular procedure; accommodating the filter element in its retrieval configuration at the distal portion of the delivery/retrieval catheter; and removing the delivery/retrieval catheter and filter element from the vessel.
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