Intraluminal visualization system with deflectable mechanism
March 30, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesVariable stiffness guide wire Steerable guidewire with deflectable tip Catheter 5312355 Catheter deflection control Steerable catheter Intravascular sensing device High resolution intravascular signal detection Intravascular method and system for treating arrhythmia Intravascular sensing device InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 09822678 filed on 03/30/2001US Classes:606/41, Applicators607/122, Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type604/164.13Guidewire within flexible body entering conduitExaminersPrimary: Rollins, RosilandAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 1818AbstractThis is a combination method and system for intravascularly accessing and visualizing a body structure. A system is disclosed comprising a sheath, a balloon catheter, and a catheter deflection mechanism. A micro-deflection mechanism, which may be placed into the lumen of devices such as cardiac leads or electrophysiology catheters, is also provided for accurate guidance and placement of such devices to their target location. In one embodiment, a procedure for a lead or catheter placement is described in which a combination deflection mechanism, balloon catheter, and sheath assembly access the coronary sinus ostium via a superior approach. A distal balloon on the catheter is inflated and an occlusive venogram is obtained under fluoroscopic guidance to visualize the coronary veins. The sheath is advanced into the coronary sinus ostium and the balloon is deflated. The catheter and deflection mechanism are then removed. Next, a micro-deflection mechanism that has been inserted into the lumen of a cardiac lead is deployed through the sheath, allowing the lead to deflect with a high degree of accuracy and control as it is placed in the selected location.Field of SearchApplicatorsCatheter or endocardial (inside heart) type Flexible catheter guide Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) Guidewire within flexible body entering conduit With means to advance or steer catheter, excluding remotely controlled devices | |
