公开(公告)号：US08708933B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13674615

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Inventor： Wayne E. Cornish ,  John Schreiner ,  James M. Jacob ,  Marc M. Jalisi ,  Mark T. Richardson ,  Kent C. Stalker ,  Olin J. Palmer

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/6851 ,  A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  A61M2025/09175

Abstract: The invention is directed to a guidewire having a distal section with multiple distally tapered core segments with at least two contiguous distally tapering core segments in which the most distal tapered core segment preferably has a greater degree of taper than the proximally contiguous tapered core segment. The invention is also directed to an elongated intracorporeal device, preferably a guidewire or section thereof, that has a core member or the like with a plurality of contiguous tapered segments having taper angles that are configured to produce a linear change in stiffness over a longitudinal section of the device. The device may also have a core section with a continuously changing taper angle to produce a curvilinear profile that preferably is configured to produce a linear change in stiffness of the core over a longitudinal section of the device.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有多个具有至少两个相邻的远端锥形芯段的多个远端锥形芯部段的远端部分，其中最远端锥形芯部段优选地具有比近端相邻的锥形芯部分更大的锥度。 本发明还涉及一种细长的体内装置，优选的导丝或其一部分，其具有芯构件或类似物，多个相邻的锥形段具有锥形角，该锥形角构造成在纵向截面上产生刚度线性变化 的设备。 该装置还可以具有连续变化的锥角的芯部分，以产生曲线轮廓，该轮廓优选被配置成在装置的纵向部分上产生芯的刚度的线性变化。

公开(公告)号：US20130253374A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13892959

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： John A. Simpson ,  Michael Plattner ,  Frank Manning ,  Ryan Grandfield ,  Wayne E. Cornish

IPC: A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  A61M2025/09108 ,  A61M2025/09133 ,  A61M2025/09141 ,  B23K11/02 ,  B23K15/0046 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B23K26/26 ,  B23K26/282 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An intravascular guide wire having two core materials joined together without the use of a connector tube or sleeve, the core materials being stainless steel and psuedoelastic metal alloy, nitinol. The core materials are joined to each other through an intermediate transition piece made essentially of nickel, which is welded on either side to the two core materials. In a multi-segment intravascular guide wire, discrete, high modulus and medium modulus core portions of different materials are welded to a shapeable, low modulus distal core portion made of a third material having a flattened, shapeable section at a most distal end that is not welded to but made from the distal core portion, so the flattened, shapeable section can be deformed to create a steerable tip. Processes such as simultaneous resistance and friction welding can be used to join the core portions.

公开(公告)号：US08721564B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13892959

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Inventor： John A. Simpson ,  Michael Plattner ,  Frank Manning ,  Ryan Grandfield ,  Wayne E. Cornish

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  A61M2025/09108 ,  A61M2025/09133 ,  A61M2025/09141 ,  B23K11/02 ,  B23K15/0046 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B23K26/26 ,  B23K26/282 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An intravascular guide wire having two core materials joined together without the use of a connector tube or sleeve, the core materials being stainless steel and psuedoelastic metal alloy, nitinol. The core materials are joined to each other through an intermediate transition piece made essentially of nickel, which is welded on either side to the two core materials. In a multi-segment intravascular guide wire, discrete, high modulus and medium modulus core portions of different materials are welded to a shapeable, low modulus distal core portion made of a third material having a flattened, shapeable section at a most distal end that is not welded to but made from the distal core portion, so the flattened, shapeable section can be deformed to create a steerable tip. Processes such as simultaneous resistance and friction welding can be used to join the core portions.

Abstract translation: 一种血管内导丝，其两芯结合在一起，而不使用连接管或套筒，芯材为不锈钢和伪弹性金属合金，镍钛诺。 核心材料通过基本上由镍制成的中间过渡件相互连接，该中间过渡件在两侧焊接到两个芯材上。 在多段血管内引导线中，将不同材料的离散，高模量和中等模量和中等模量的芯部分焊接到由第三材料制成的可成形的低模量的远端芯部分，该第三材料在最远端具有扁平的，可成形的截面， 未被焊接到远端芯部制成，因此可以使扁平的可成形部分变形以产生可转向的尖端。 可以使用诸如同时电阻和摩擦焊接的工艺来连接芯部。

公开(公告)号：US20140246407A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14273294

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Inventor： John A. Simpson ,  Michael Plattner ,  Frank Manning ,  Ryan Grandfield ,  Wayne E. Cornish

IPC: A61M25/09 ,  B23K11/02

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  A61M2025/09108 ,  A61M2025/09133 ,  A61M2025/09141 ,  B23K11/02 ,  B23K15/0046 ,  B23K20/129 ,  B23K26/26 ,  B23K26/282 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An intravascular guide wire having two core materials joined together without the use of a connector tube or sleeve, the core materials being stainless steel and psuedoelastic metal alloy, nitinol. The core materials are joined to each other through an intermediate transition piece made essentially of nickel, which is welded on either side to the two core materials. In a multi-segment intravascular guide wire, discrete, high modulus and medium modulus core portions of different materials are welded to a shapeable, low modulus distal core portion made of a third material having a flattened, shapeable section at a most distal end that is not welded to but made from the distal core portion, so the flattened, shapeable section can be deformed to create a steerable tip. Processes such as simultaneous resistance and friction welding can be used to join the core portions.

Abstract translation: 一种血管内导丝，其两芯结合在一起，而不使用连接管或套筒，芯材为不锈钢和伪弹性金属合金，镍钛诺。 核心材料通过基本上由镍制成的中间过渡件相互连接，该中间过渡件在两侧焊接到两个芯材上。 在多段血管内引导线中，将不同材料的离散，高模量和中等模量和中等模量的芯部分焊接到由第三材料制成的可成形的低模量的远端芯部分，该第三材料在最远端具有扁平的，可成形的截面， 未被焊接到远端芯部制成，因此可以使扁平的可成形部分变形以产生可转向的尖端。 可以使用诸如同时电阻和摩擦焊接的工艺来连接芯部。

公开(公告)号：US20140190230A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14209243

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： William J. Boyle ,  Wayne E. Cornish ,  Raleigh A. Purtzer

IPC: A61M25/09

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09175 ,  Y10T29/49986 ,  Y10T29/5187

Abstract: A guide wire for use in a medical procedure having a shapeable tip integral with and made from the distal end of a superelastic nitinol distal section of the guide wire, wherein the shapeable tip can be finger kinked. Such a guide wire includes an elongated core made from a superelastic nitinol alloy at the distal end, the distal end of the elongated core having a tapered section leading to a shapeable distal tip. The shapeable tip is an extension of the distal end of the nitinol distal section, and includes permanent strain hardening from at least two different radial directions imparting crystallographic texture in the radial directions that eliminate superelasticity so that permanent deformation can be achieved with finger pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗过程的导丝，其具有与引导线的超弹性镍钛诺远端部分的远端一体并由远端制成的可成形尖端，其中可成形尖端可以被扭曲。 这种导丝包括在远端由超弹性镍钛诺合金制成的细长芯，细长芯的远端具有通向可成形的远端的锥形部分。 可成形尖端是镍钛诺骨远端部分的远端的延伸部，并且包括从至少两个不同径向方向的永久性应变硬化，其赋予径向方向上的结晶学结构，从而消除超弹性，从而可以用手指压力实现永久变形。

公开(公告)号：US20130333430A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13954139

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： William J. Boyle ,  Wayne E. Cornish ,  Raleigh A. Purtzer

IPC: A61M25/09

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09175 ,  Y10T29/49986 ,  Y10T29/5187

Abstract: A guide wire for use in a medical procedure having a shapeable tip integral with and made from the distal end of a superelastic nitinol distal section of the guide wire, wherein the shapeable tip can be finger kinked. Such a guide wire includes an elongated core made from a superelastic nitinol alloy at the distal end, the distal end of the elongated core having a tapered section leading to a shapeable distal tip. The shapeable tip is an extension of the distal end of the nitinol distal section, and includes permanent strain hardening from at least two different radial directions imparting crystallographic texture in the radial directions that eliminate superelasticity so that permanent deformation can be achieved with finger pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗过程的导丝，其具有与引导线的超弹性镍钛诺远端部分的远端一体并由远端制成的可成形尖端，其中可成形尖端可以被扭曲。 这种导丝包括在远端由超弹性镍钛诺合金制成的细长芯，细长芯的远端具有通向可成形的远端的锥形部分。 可成形尖端是镍钛诺骨远端部分的远端的延伸部，并且包括从至少两个不同径向方向的永久性应变硬化，其赋予径向方向上的结晶学结构，从而消除超弹性，从而可以用手指压力实现永久变形。

公开(公告)号：US08905946B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-09

申请号：US14209243

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Inventor： William J. Boyle ,  Wayne E. Cornish ,  Raleigh A. Purtzer

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09175 ,  Y10T29/49986 ,  Y10T29/5187

Abstract: A guide wire for use in a medical procedure having a shapeable tip integral with and made from the distal end of a superelastic nitinol distal section of the guide wire, wherein the shapeable tip can be finger kinked. Such a guide wire includes an elongated core made from a superelastic nitinol alloy at the distal end, the distal end of the elongated core having a tapered section leading to a shapeable distal tip. The shapeable tip is an extension of the distal end of the nitinol distal section, and includes permanent strain hardening from at least two different radial directions imparting crystallographic texture in the radial directions that eliminate superelasticity so that permanent deformation can be achieved with finger pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗过程的导丝，其具有与引导线的超弹性镍钛诺远端部分的远端一体并由远端制成的可成形尖端，其中可成形尖端可以被扭曲。 这种导丝包括在远端由超弹性镍钛诺合金制成的细长芯，细长芯的远端具有通向可成形的远端的锥形部分。 可成形尖端是镍钛诺骨远端部分的远端的延伸部，并且包括从至少两个不同径向方向的永久性应变硬化，其赋予径向方向上的结晶学结构，从而消除超弹性，从而可以用手指压力实现永久变形。

公开(公告)号：US08679035B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13954139

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Inventor： William J. Boyle ,  Wayne E. Cornish ,  Raleigh A. Purtzer

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09175 ,  Y10T29/49986 ,  Y10T29/5187

Abstract: A guide wire for use in a medical procedure having a shapeable tip integral with and made from the distal end of a superelastic nitinol distal section of the guide wire, wherein the shapeable tip can be finger kinked. Such a guide wire includes an elongated core made from a superelastic nitinol alloy at the distal end, the distal end of the elongated core having a tapered section leading to a shapeable distal tip. The shapeable tip is an extension of the distal end of the nitinol distal section, and includes permanent strain hardening from at least two different radial directions imparting crystallographic texture in the radial directions that eliminate superelasticity so that permanent deformation can be achieved with finger pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗过程的导丝，其具有与引导线的超弹性镍钛诺远端部分的远端一体并由远端制成的可成形尖端，其中可成形尖端可以被扭曲。 这种导丝包括在远端由超弹性镍钛诺合金制成的细长芯，细长芯的远端具有通向可成形的远端的锥形部分。 可成形尖端是镍钛诺骨远端部分的远端的延伸部，并且包括从至少两个不同径向方向的永久性应变硬化，其赋予径向方向上的结晶学结构，从而消除超弹性，从而可以用手指压力实现永久变形。

公开(公告)号：US20130296831A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13930738

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.

Inventor： John J. Nelson ,  David H. Burkett ,  Wayne E. Cornish

IPC: A61M25/09

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  A61M2025/09091 ,  A61M2025/0915

Abstract: A guide wire includes an elongate core section and a flexible member disposed on the distal end, the flexible member including a first wire wound into an inner helical coil in a first direction and a second wire wound into an outer helical coil wrapped about the first helical coil in the opposite direction. The two combined helical coils add stiffness and torque transmission to the guide wire without sacrificing tactile feedback.

Abstract translation: 引导线包括细长芯部分和设置在远端上的柔性部件，所述柔性部件包括沿着第一方向缠绕在内螺旋线圈中的第一线，以及缠绕在围绕第一螺旋缠绕的外螺旋线圈的第二线 线圈在相反的方向。 两个组合的螺旋线圈增加了导丝的刚度和扭矩传递，而不会牺牲触觉反馈。