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Surgical and pharmaceutical site access guide and methods
Assignee: HSVIT LLC
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Filing: 2001-01-11
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Granted: 2002-09-10
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Expires: 2021-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A guide ( 100 ) is provided for biopsy and microtherapy which includes an introducer cannula ( 120 ) defining a lumen ( 125 ) sized to receive a diagnostic or therapeutic item therethrough and a lateral opening ( 124 ) in communication with the lumen ( 125 ) adjacent the first end ( 121 ) of the cannula ( 120 ). The invention also includes a solid tip ( 130 ) having an anatomically distal end ( 131 ) secured to the first end ( 121 ) of the cannula ( 120 ) and a proximal end ( 132 ) configured to pierce tissue. A ramp ( 135 ) is disposed within the cannula ( 120 ) at an end ( 136 ) of the lateral opening ( 124 ) adjacent the first end ( 121 ) of the cannula ( 120 ). The ramp ( 135 ) is inclined toward the lateral opening ( 124 ), whereby the item will be deflected through the lateral opening ( 124 ) as it advances within the lumen ( 125 ) and exits the cannula ( 120 ). In some embodiments, the item is a biopsy needle, ablation means or a radiopharmaceutical seed. The invention also includes methods of obtaining a biopsy sample and methods for treating lesions.
Inventors
- 👤 Bryan T. Burney
- 👤 David L. Schroeder
- 👤 Michael E. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0233; A61B10/0266; A61B10/0275; A61B10/0283; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3468; A61B17/3401; A61B2010/0225; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3904; A61B2090/3908; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M2025/018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A system for diagnosing and treating a lesion inside a patient, comprising: an introducer having a cannula having a first end and a second end and defining a lumen therebetween opening at a first aperture at said second end, said cannula defining a lateral opening in communication with the lumen adjacent said first end, and a solid tip having an anatomical distal end secured to the first end of said cannula and a proximal end, said distal end sloped to form a ramp adjacent and inclined toward said lateral opening, wherein said proximal end of said solid tip is configured to pierce tissue; and an item disposed within said lumen for transport through said lateral opening to the lesion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A system for diagnosing and treating a lesion inside a patient, comprising: an introducer having a cannula having a first end and a second end and defining a lumen therebetween opening at a first aperture at said second end, said cannula defining a lateral opening in communication with the lumen adjacent said first end, and a solid tip having an anatomical distal end secured to the first end of said cannula and a proximal end, said distal end sloped to form a ramp adjacent and inclined toward said lateral opening, wherein said proximal end of said solid tip is configured to pierce tissue; and an item disposed within said lumen for transport through said lateral opening to the lesion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said item is a diagnostic item.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said item is a therapeutic item.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of depth markings located in spaced relation on said cannula.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 4 wherein said markings are radiographic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a hub having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end of said hub attached to said second end of said cannula, said hub including a gripping portion for holding, inserting and positioning said introducer, said hub defining a channel for receiving said item and delivering said item to said lumen of said cannula.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 6 further comprising a flange projecting from said hub at a location anatomically distal from said gripping portion.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
106 words
A system for diagnosing and treating a lesion inside a patient, comprising: an introducer having a cannula having a first end and a second end and defining a lumen therebetween opening at a first aperture at said second end, said cannula defining a lateral opening in communication with the lumen adjacent said first end; a ramp disposed within said lumen adjacent and inclined toward said lateral opening; a tip having an anatomical distal end secured to the first end of said cannula and a proximal end configured to pierce tissue; and an item disposed within said lumen for transport through said lateral opening to the lesion.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
106 words
A system for diagnosing and treating a lesion inside a patient, comprising: an introducer having a cannula having a first end and a second end and defining a lumen therebetween opening at a first aperture at said second end, said cannula defining a lateral opening in communication with the lumen adjacent said first end; a ramp disposed within said lumen adjacent and inclined toward said lateral opening; a tip having an anatomical distal end secured to the first end of said cannula and a proximal end configured to pierce tissue; and an item disposed within said lumen for transport through said lateral opening to the lesion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said item is a diagnostic item.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said item is a therapeutic item.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 8 further comprising a plurality of depth markings located in spaced relation on said cannula.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
10 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said markings are radiographic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
63 words
Then system of claim 8 further comprising a hub having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end of said hub attached to said second end of said cannula, said hub including a gripping portion for holding, inserting and positioning said introducer, said hub defining a channel for receiving said item and delivering said item to said lumen of said cannula.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 13 further comprising a flange projecting from said hub at a location anatomically distal from said gripping portion.
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