US20030192551A1
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Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures
Assignee: Pulmonx Corp
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Filing: 2003-04-18
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2023-04-18
Abstract
Abstract Systems, methods and devices for performing pulmonary procedures, and in particular treating lung disease. A flow control element includes a valve that prevents airflow in the inhalation direction but permits airflow in the exhalation direction. The flow control element is guided to and positioned at the site by a bronchoscope that is introduced into the patient's trachea and used to view the lungs during delivery of the flow control element. The valve may include one, two or more valve elements, and it may be collapsible for easier delivery. A source of vacuum or suction may be used to increase the amount of fluid withdrawn from the lung tissue. A device for measuring hollow structures, such as bronchioles, and a device for removing a previously-placed flow control element are disclosed as well.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Deem
- 👤 Hanson Gifford
- 👤 Ronald French
- 👤 Douglas Sutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K15/00; F16K15/14; F16K15/144; F16K15/147; A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/12; A61B17/12022; A61B17/12099; A61B17/12104; A61B17/12131; A61B17/12168; A61B17/12172; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/24; A61F2/2412; A61F2/2476; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61F2/91; A61P; A61P1/00; A61P11/00; A61B17/22; A61B17/221; A61B2017/1205; A61B2017/2215; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/061; A61F2/2403; A61F2/2418; A61F2002/043; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0016; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
1 . An instrument for removing a flow control element implanted in a lung passageway of a patient, comprising an elongated shaft configured for positioning in the lung passageway and a removal component at a distal end of the shaft adapted to engage the flow control element to remove it from the lung passageway after the flow control element has been implanted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
1 . An instrument for removing a flow control element implanted in a lung passageway of a patient, comprising an elongated shaft configured for positioning in the lung passageway and a removal component at a distal end of the shaft adapted to engage the flow control element to remove it from the lung passageway after the flow control element has been implanted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
2 . The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the flow control element is movable between a collapsed configuration for positioning through the lung passageway and an expanded configuration for implanting in the lung passageway, and the removal component is adapted to move the flow control element into the collapsed configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
3 . The instrument of claim 1 , wherein removal component comprises a grasping element configured to grasp the flow control element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
4 . The instrument of claim 3 , wherein the grasping element has a plurality of movable tips configured to engage the flow control element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
5 . The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the removal component is movable between a collapsed configuration for positioning into the lung passageway and an expanded configuration for engaging the flow control element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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6 . The instrument of claim 5 , further comprising an actuator at a proximal end of the elongated shaft for moving the removal component between the collapsed and expanded configurations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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7 . The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the shaft and the removal component are configured for positioning through a channel of a device positionable in the patient's trachea.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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8 . The instrument of claim 7 , wherein the device is a bronchoscope.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
9 . The instrument of claim 7 , wherein the removal component is collapsible for positioning through the channel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
10 . A system for use in a lung passageway of a patient comprising: a flow control element suitable for implanting in a lung passageway of a patient to restrict fluid flow in at least an inspiration direction therethrough; and a removal instrument having an elongated shaft configured for positioning in the lung passageway and a removal component at a distal end of the shaft adapted to engage the flow control element to remove it from the lung passageway after the flow control element has been implanted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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10 . A system for use in a lung passageway of a patient comprising: a flow control element suitable for implanting in a lung passageway of a patient to restrict fluid flow in at least an inspiration direction therethrough; and a removal instrument having an elongated shaft configured for positioning in the lung passageway and a removal component at a distal end of the shaft adapted to engage the flow control element to remove it from the lung passageway after the flow control element has been implanted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the flow control element is movable between a collapsed configuration for positioning through the lung passageway and an expanded configuration for implanting in the lung passageway, and the removal component is adapted to move the flow control element into the collapsed configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
12 . The system of claim 10 , wherein removal component comprises a grasping element configured to grasp the flow control element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the grasping element has a plurality of movable tips configured to engage the flow control element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
14 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the removal component is movable between a collapsed configuration for positioning into the lung passageway and an expanded configuration for engaging the flow control element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
15 . The system of claim 14 , further comprising an actuator at the proximal end of the elongated shaft for moving the removal component between the collapsed and expanded configurations.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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16 . The system of claim 1 O, wherein the shaft and the removal component are configured for positioning through a channel of a device positionable in the patient's trachea.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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17 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the device is a bronchoscope.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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18 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the removal component is collapsible for positioning through the channel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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19 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the flow control element comprises valve, the valve restricting fluid flow in the inspiration direction and allowing fluid flow in an expiration direction.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
50 words
20 . A method of removing a flow control element implanted in a lung passageway of a patient comprising: positioning a removal instrument in the lung passageway; coupling the removal instrument to the flow control element; and withdrawing the removal instrument and the flow control element from the lung passageway.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
50 words
20 . A method of removing a flow control element implanted in a lung passageway of a patient comprising: positioning a removal instrument in the lung passageway; coupling the removal instrument to the flow control element; and withdrawing the removal instrument and the flow control element from the lung passageway.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
21 . The method of claim 20 , wherein the step of coupling comprises grasping the flow control element with a removal component on the removal instrument.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein the removal component comprises a plurality of tips configured to grasp the flow control element.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
23 . The method of claim 20 , further comprising moving the flow control element into a collapsed configuration before the step of removing.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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24 . The method of claim 20 , further comprising positioning in the patients trachea a device having a channel, the removal instrument being positioned through the channel.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
28 words
25 . The method of claim 24 , wherein the device comprises a bronchoscope, the method further comprising viewing an internal region of the lung through the bronchoscope.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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26 . The method of claim 20 , further comprising moving at least a portion of the removal instrument into a collapsed configuration during the positioning step.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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27 . The method of claim 20 , further comprising moving at least a portion of the removal instrument into an expanded configuration before the step of coupling.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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28 . The method of claim 20 , further comprising moving an actuator associated with the removal instrument during the step of coupling.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
64 words
29 . A method of treating a lung passageway of a patient comprising: implanting a flow control element in the lung passageway to restrict fluid flow in at least an inspiration direction therethrough; positioning a removal instrument in the lung passageway; coupling the removal instrument to the flow control element; and withdrawing the removal instrument and the flow control element from the lung passageway.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
64 words
29 . A method of treating a lung passageway of a patient comprising: implanting a flow control element in the lung passageway to restrict fluid flow in at least an inspiration direction therethrough; positioning a removal instrument in the lung passageway; coupling the removal instrument to the flow control element; and withdrawing the removal instrument and the flow control element from the lung passageway.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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30 . The method of claim 29 , wherein the step of coupling comprises grasping the flow control element with a removal component on the removal instrument.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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31 . The method of claim 30 , wherein the removal component comprises a plurality of tips configured to grasp the flow control element.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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32 . The method of claim 29 , wherein the implanting step comprises moving the flow control element from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
24 words
33 . The method of claim 32 , further comprising moving the flow control element into the collapsed configuration before the step of removing.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
28 words
34 . The method of claim 29 , further comprising positioning in the patients trachea a device having a channel, the removal instrument being positioned through the channel.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
28 words
36 . The method of claim 34 , wherein the device comprises a bronchoscope, the method further comprising viewing an internal region of the lung through the bronchoscope.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
27 words
37 . The method of claim 29 , further comprising moving at least a portion of the removal instrument into a collapsed configuration during the positioning step.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
28 words
38 . The method of claim 29 , further comprising moving at least a portion of the removal instrument into an expanded configuration before the step of coupling.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
23 words
39 . The method of claim 29 , further comprising moving an actuator associated with the removal instrument during the step of coupling.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
40 words
40 . The method of claim 29 , wherein the flow control element comprises a valve, the valve restricting flow through the lung passageway in the inspiration direction and allowing fluid flow through the lung passageway in an expiration direction.
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