Abstract:
A medical device (10) for dilating an endovascular lumen and having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the medical device comprising a stem (20) extending along a longitudinal axis of the device; a first plate (30) disposed partly around the stem (20); a second plate (40) disposed partly around the stem (20) angularly separated in a circumferential direction from the first plate (30); and an expansion mechanism (50) configured to move each of the first plate (30) and/or the second plate (40) radially outwardly when the medical device (10) is expanded from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration.
Abstract:
An embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (170), comprising a stem (110) and a plurality of flexible bristles (120) extending outwardly from the stem, the bristles having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the stem to anchor the device in the lumen. The embolisation device comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict flow through the bodily lumen. The flow restrictor comprises: a membrane support (135) having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration and comprising a self-expanding mesh extending at least radially outwardly from the stem; and an occluding membrane (130) mounted on the membrane support (135). The occlusion rate of the occluding mesh membrane is greater than that of the membrane support. The flow restrictor is attached to the stem at a first longitudinal end, the flow restrictor further comprising an open second longitudinal end. The occluding membrane is configured to restrict flow through the lumen when the device is deployed and the membrane support is in the expanded deployed configuration.
Abstract:
A medical balloon is provided for which the working surface may be identified during an interventional procedure with enhanced precision. Related methods of manufacturing such a balloon are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An apparatus is for use in connection with an implement for being inserted into a vascular space. The apparatus includes a body having a passage adapted for receiving the implement. A counter is provided for counting the amount the implement moves through the passage of the body. A kit may include a first counter adapted for use with a first device having a first diameter for being inserted into the vasculature, and a second counter adapted for use with a second device having a second diameter for being inserted into the vasculature. Related methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
An embolisation system comprising: an embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a lumen comprising a stem (110) and a plurality of flexible bristles (120) extending outwardly from the stem (110), the bristles (120) having a collapsed delivery configuration and a deployed configuration in which the bristles (120) extend at least radially outwardly from the stem (110) to anchor the embolisation device (100) in a lumen; and a delivery element (150) connected to the stem (110) of the embolisation device (100) via a detachment element (140), wherein the detachment element (140) is configured to break upon application of a predetermined amount of force.
Abstract:
An embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (170), comprising a stem (110) and a plurality of flexible bristles (120) extending outwardly from the stem, the bristles having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the stem to anchor the device in the lumen. The embolisation device comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict flow through the bodily lumen. The flow restrictor comprises an occluding membrane (130) mounted on a self-expanding membrane support (135) extending at least radially outwardly from the stem. The self-expanding membrane support has a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration, and the occlusion rate of the occluding membrane is greater than that of the self-expanding membrane support. The occluding membrane is configured to restrict flow through the lumen when the device is deployed and the membrane support is in the expanded deployed configuration.
Abstract:
A balloon catheter comprises a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction and adapted for expanding from a compressed condition to an expanded condition in the longitudinal direction, the shaft supporting at least one radiopaque identifier, and an inflatable balloon positioned along the shaft, the balloon when inflated including a working surface for aligning with the radiopaque identifier in at least the expanded condition of the shaft. Related aspects are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A medical balloon may be provided with an actuator. In one embodiment a balloon catheter includes a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and supporting at least one radiopaque identifier. An inflatable balloon supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including a working surface. An actuator is provided for aligning at least one end of the working surface with the at least one radiopaque identifier. In another embodiment, the actuator assists with preferential folding. Related methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A parison for being blow molded into a medical balloon for a catheter includes a first tubular layer having a functional modification and a second tubular layer adapted for bonding with the first tubular layer to form the blow molded balloon. Related methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A balloon catheter adapted for use with a guidewire includes an elongated, tubular shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable balloon is supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including first and second spaced ends and a working surface between the ends. An insert located within the interior compartment of the balloon includes at least a radiopaque portion separate from the shaft. Related methods are also disclosed.