Vascular guidewire control apparatus
    1.
    发明申请
    Vascular guidewire control apparatus 有权
    血管导丝控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070179472A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-02

    申请号:US11621536

    申请日:2007-01-09

    IPC分类号: A61M25/00

    摘要: A controller for use with a guidewire, such as a vascular guidewire, provides a mechanism for gripping and applying a torque to the guidewire without the need to thread the guidewire axially through the controller and at a location close to a point of access of the guidewire. In one embodiment, the controller includes a side-access, multi-part assembly including a collet or other gripping element that applies a uniform radially inward force on the guidewire. In another embodiment, for use with guidewires having active electrically controllable elements, the controller integrally or removably incorporates a switch or other mechanism to initiate an energized state. The controller thereby permits ergonomic, single-handed control of an electronically steerable guidewire, including axially displacing, torquing and steering the guidewire.

    摘要翻译: 与诸如血管导丝之类的导丝一起使用的控制器提供了一种用于将牵引力施加到导丝上的机构,而不需要将导丝线沿轴向穿过控制器,并且在靠近导丝点的接近点 。 在一个实施例中,控制器包括侧面接近的多部件组件,其包括在导丝上施加均匀的径向向内的力的夹头或其他夹紧元件。 在另一个实施例中,为了与具有有源电可控元件的导线一起使用,控制器一体地或可移除地结合开关或其它机构以启动通电状态。 因此,控制器允许对电子可转向导丝进行人体工程学的单手控制,包括轴向移位,扭转和转向导丝。

    Vascular guidewire system
    2.
    发明申请
    Vascular guidewire system 审中-公开
    血管导丝系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050273020A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-08

    申请号:US11090589

    申请日:2005-03-24

    摘要: A vascular guidewire in an embodiment of the present invention, having such features as uniform diameter, low-profile cross section over its length and a distal tip capable of deflection and variable configurations, provides a range of advantages. A variable distal tip of shape-memory alloy deflects into varied configurations when remotely actuated. Such actuation, according to an aspect of the present invention, can be by way of a side entry, easily repositioned, single-handed controller that allows both rotational control of the guidewire and control of the variable tip. In another aspect, a longitudinal element in the guidewire, such as an exterior wire wrap, can provide dual functionality, including structural support as well as an electrical path for use in energizing, and thus deflecting, the distal tip. In yet another aspect, the overall guidewire geometry having constant circumference and low profile, as well as side-access controllability, permits advantageous coaxial mounting and removal of catheters over the proximal guidewire end and facilitates insertion and removal of guidewires through catheters in vivo.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明的一个实施例中,具有诸如均匀直径,其长度上的低轮廓横截面和能够偏转和可变构造的远端的特征的血管导丝提供了一系列优点。 当远程启动时,形状记忆合金的可变远端尖端会发生变化。 根据本发明的一个方面,这种致动可以通过侧入口,容易重新定位的单手控制器,其允许导丝的旋转控制和可变尖端的控制。 在另一方面,导丝中的纵向元件,例如外部线缠绕物,可以提供双重功能,包括结构支撑以及用于激励并因此偏转远侧末端的电路径。 在另一方面,具有恒定周长和低轮廓以及侧面访问可控性的整体导丝几何形状允许在近端导丝末端上有利的同轴安装和移除导管,并且有助于通过导管在体内插入和移除导线。

    Method for use of vascular guidewire
    3.
    发明申请
    Method for use of vascular guidewire 审中-公开
    使用血管导丝的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060025705A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-02

    申请号:US11090512

    申请日:2005-03-24

    IPC分类号: A61M25/00 A61M25/01

    摘要: A method of use for a vascular guidewire and related equipment involves, in one embodiment, control of the guidewire from a location close to the entry point of the vasculature (or other entry point). It also permits convenient loading and unloading of coaxial equipment over the guidewire and it can accommodate doing so by removably and conveniently engaging a proximal end of the guidewire, taking into account the diameter of the proximal portion not being appreciably greater than any other portion of the guidewire.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,用于血管导丝和相关设备的方法包括从靠近脉管系统(或其他入口点)入口点的位置控制导丝。 它还允许同轴设备在引导线上方便地装载和卸载,并且可以通过可移除地和方便地接合导丝的近端来适应这样做,考虑到近端部分的直径不会明显大于其中的任何其他部分 导丝。

    Energizer for vascular guidewire
    4.
    发明申请
    Energizer for vascular guidewire 审中-公开
    用于血管导丝的激发剂

    公开(公告)号:US20050277988A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-15

    申请号:US11090588

    申请日:2005-03-24

    摘要: An energizer for use with a guidewire, such as a vascular guidewire, in one embodiment engages a proximal end of the guidewire and applies energy to be transmitted to a distal portion of the guidewire. A jack or other receptacle accommodates, in a releasably secured fashion, a proximal portion of the guidewire having a diameter that is not substantially larger than, but preferably is equal to or less than, the maximal diameter associated with the guidewire. The jack may be structured so that designated portions of the proximal end of the guidewire will be disposed in selective contact with corresponding portions of the jack in order to permit, for example, an electrical potential to be applied across such portions, thereby energizing an electrically controllable part of the guidewire, such as a steering mechanism. In this manner, the energizer permits rapid engagement and disengagement of a proximal portion of the guidewire. Equipment such as catheters may conveniently be fed coaxially over the proximal portion of the guidewire and up toward the distal end and conveniently exchanged with reduced complexity of, and disturbance to, the guidewire, its environment, and the energizing mechanism.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,与诸如血管导丝的导丝一起使用的激发器接合导丝的近端并且施加能量以被传递到导丝的远端部分。 千斤顶或其他容器以可释放地固定的方式容纳导丝的近端部分,其直径基本上不大于但优选等于或小于与导丝相关联的最大直径。 插座可以被构造成使得导线的近端的指定部分将被布置成与插座的相应部分选择性接触,以允许例如施加跨越这些部分的电势,从而给电 导丝的可控部分,例如转向机构。 以这种方式,激发器允许引导线的近端部分的快速接合和分离。 诸如导管之类的设备可以方便地同轴地被供给到导丝的近端部分上并朝着远端方向进行交换,并且以更低的导丝及其环境和激励机构的复杂性和干扰方式交换。

    Vascular guidewire control apparatus
    5.
    发明申请
    Vascular guidewire control apparatus 有权
    血管导丝控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050277851A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-15

    申请号:US11090574

    申请日:2005-03-24

    摘要: A controller for use with a guidewire, such as a vascular guidewire, provides a mechanism for gripping and applying a torque to the guidewire without the need to thread the guidewire axially through the controller and at a location close to a point of access of the guidewire. In one embodiment, the controller includes a side-access, multi-part assembly including a collett or other gripping element that applies a uniform radially inward force on the guidewire. In another embodiment, for use with guidewires having active electrically controllable elements, the controller integrally or removably incorporates a switch or other mechanism to initiate an energized state. The controller thereby permits, among other advantages, ergonomic, single-handed control of an electronically steerable guidewire, including axially displacing, torquing and steering the guidewire.

    摘要翻译: 与诸如血管导丝之类的导丝一起使用的控制器提供了一种用于将牵引力施加到导丝上的机构,而不需要将导丝线沿轴向穿过控制器并且在接近导丝点的接近点的位置 。 在一个实施例中,控制器包括侧面接近的多部件组件,其包括在引导线上施加均匀径向向内的力的collett或其他夹紧元件。 在另一个实施例中,为了与具有有源电可控元件的导线一起使用,控制器一体地或可移除地结合开关或其它机构以启动通电状态。 因此,除了其他优点之外,控制器还允许对电子操纵导丝进行人体工程学的单手控制,包括轴向移位,扭转和转向导丝。