Abstract:
Catheter systems of the invention are directed to the removal of occlusions, such as thrombi and plaque, within blood vessels. In certain aspects, catheter systems of the invention include an elongate body defining a first lumen and comprising a distal portion, an inner member configured for insertion into the first lumen, the inner member comprising an energy source configured to deliver therapeutic energy to a treatment site; and a dissolution element coupled to the distal portion of the elongate body. The dissolution element may include a heating element, steam, and a balloon.
Abstract:
A urine control device to be placed intermediate a catheter and 5a collection bag is provided. The urine control device includes first and second bell shaped housings with a magnetic valve disposed between the first and the second housings. When the pressure from the urine which flows through the present catheter enters the first chamber and exceeds the magnetic attraction in l0the valve, the valve pivotally opens, permitting the urine to flow through the open valve and into the second chamber. Due to the shape of the chambers, secondary forces create a low pressure zone in the second chamber which helps empty the bladder fully. Once the flow ceases, the magnetic valve 15pivotally shuts, allowing the urine pressure to build once again. Various sample ports and air entry ports may be provided on the device.
Abstract:
A microwave ablation system configured for use in luminal network is provided. The microwave ablation system includes a microwave energy source and a tool for treating tissue. An extended working channel is configured to provide passage for the tool. A locatable guide, translatable through the extended working channel, is configured to navigate the extended working channel adjacent a target.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for locking a catheter using a citrate anticoagulant underloaded syringe is provided. In one aspect, a method of flushing and locking a catheter involves flushing the catheter, then aspirating the catheter to determine catheter priming volume, then flushing the catheter with a volume equal to at least the catheter priming volume, and finally locking the catheter with a citrate solution having a volume equal to 20% - 80% of the catheter priming volume, wherein the concentration of citrate by volume, relative to the catheter priming volume, is within known lethal pathogenic concentrations. Specific gravity of the citrate solution provides that the citrate solution will effectively mix within and lock the entire catheter priming volume.
Abstract:
A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes an elongate polymeric catheter body, a cannula, and a tubular interface. The elongate polymeric catheter body has a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula has an expandable portion disposed distally of the elongate polymeric catheter body. The cannula can also have another tubular portion that is proximal to the distal portion. The tubular interface has an outer surface configured to be joined to the tubular portion of the cannula and an inner surface. The inner surface is disposed over the distal end of the elongate polymeric catheter body. The tubular interface has a plurality of transverse channels extending outward from the inner surface of the tubular interface. An outer surface of the elongate polymeric catheter body projects into the transverse channels to mechanically integrate the elongate polymeric catheter body with the tubular interface.
Abstract:
Stylet assemblies include one or more securing members extending from a base portion of the stylet assembly and configured to removably attach to a portion of an associated structure. Catheter kits and catheter assemblies may include such stylet assemblies. Methods of using a catheter assembly may include inserting at least a portion of a stylet coupled to a stylet cap in a catheter associated with a catheter connection and securing a portion of the stylet cap to only a portion of the catheter connection hub.
Abstract:
A blood flow conduit is disclosure, including:a first conduit portion defining a first portion of a lumen; and a second conduit portion defining a second portion of a lumen. At least one of the first or second conduit portions may include a tip portion and the other of the first or second conduit portions may include an enlarged area.
Abstract:
Apparatus are provided for performing a procedure within a patient's body that include a tubular member including proximal and distal ends, a central axis or region extending therebetween, and a distal portion extending distally from an intermediate portion to the distal end. One or more accessory lumens and a steering element lumen extend between the proximal and distal ends, the steering element lumen offset from the central region within the distal portion such that a steering plane intersects the steering element lumen and the central axis. The distal portion includes a core member extending between the intermediate portion and the distal end, and stabilization elements embedded in the core member adjacent the accessory lumen and defining a stabilization plane that intersects the steering plane at a location offset from the central region, e.g., closer to the accessory lumen than the steering element lumen.
Abstract:
In accordance with aspects of the present invention, an applicator assembly suitable for application of a catheter patch with one hand comprises an upper arm with a proximal end and a distal portion, a lower arm with a proximal end and a distal portion, and a hinge member fixedly joining the proximal ends of the upper arm and the lower arm, wherein an upper surface of the upper arm distal portion abuts a lower surface of the lower arm distal portion. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a catheter patch assembly may be secured against a lower surface of the upper arm distal portion. The distal portion of the lower arm may include a securing mechanism for securing the catheter patch assembly to the applicator assembly. A method of applying a catheter patch is provided.
Abstract:
A catheter sheath (10) comprises a tubular member (14) connected to a catheter handle (11), the tubular sheath including one or more electrical conductors (30) and one or more electrode rings (20) attached to the tip of the tubular member (14). The tubular member further includes at least one opening (28) that allows the one or more electrical conductor (30) to be electrically connected to the one or more electrode rings (20). The electrode ring (20) is slid over the tubular member (14) so as to cover the opening (28). The tubular member (4) and the electrode ring (20) are subjected to heat treatment by induction heating so that the material of the tubular member melts locally around the electrode ring (20) to form a seal between the tubular member (14) and the electrode ring (20).