Abstract:
An attachment configuration for a vascular filter assembly including a self-expanding filter member attached to a catheter body and constrained from expansion in a first configuration by a constraining sheath is presented. The attachment configuration includes an outer tube of material that is overlaid over an end of the filter member and bonded to the catheter body through cutouts disposed through the end of the filter member.
Abstract:
A combined multi-lumen central access catheter and an embolic filter including ports proximal and distal the filter for fluid infusion and/or pressure sensing and infusion ports in the catheter to permit infusion of bioactive agents, flushing agents and/or contrast agents. The embolic filter may be removably coupled to the multi-lumen catheter for temporary placement and retrieval under recommended indications.
Abstract:
A vascular filter assembly includes a catheter body having a self-expanding filter member coupled thereto. A sheath is disposed directly over the self-expanding filter member such that the self-expanding filter member is at least partially constrained from expansion in a first configuration within an interior space defined between the sheath and the catheter body. The sheath includes at least one aperture disposed through a wall thereof.
Abstract:
An airway assembly includes a first conduit, a sleeve and a stent. The conduit is for delivering gases to a body lumen of a patient. The sleeve is coupled to the conduit and is for inhibiting a stent from expanding. The stent coupled towards the distal end of the conduit and is for inhibiting the body lumen from collapsing.
Abstract:
A stent delivery system (10) for positioning a stent (18) in a body lumen and an endoscope (20) adapted to position in the stent delivery system for facilitating direct visual observation during placement of the stent. The stent delivery system includes a first conduit (12) wherein the endoscope is positionable, a second conduit (14), wherein the first conduit is positionable, function to releasably position the stent in the body lumen during use. The stent delivery system also includes a lock (16) that functions to inhibit movement of the first conduit relative to the second conduit during use. Retraction of the distal end of the second conduit, relative to the first conduit and the stern, deploy the stent in a body lumen. Indicia (36), visibly positioned on the proximal end of the stent delivery system, function to facilitate determination of an extent of deployment of the stent during use.