US6488694B1
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Stent delivery system
Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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Filing: 1999-05-14
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Granted: 2002-12-03
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Expires: 2019-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A stent delivery assembly includes a catheter for carrying an intravascular stent for use in a body lumen. The catheter assembly includes a rapid exchange feature in which a proximal port is spaced a relatively short distance form the distal end of the catheter and a relatively long distance from the proximal end of the catheter. A stent is mounted on the expandable member or balloon portion of the catheter.
Inventors
- 👤 Lilip Lau
- 👤 William M. Hartigan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/962; A61F2/97; A61F2/958; A61F2/9517; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M2025/0183; A61M25/10; A61M2025/1043; A61M2025/1081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A method for delivering an intravascular stent in a patient's body lumen, comprising: a. providing an intravascular stent delivery assembly comprising: an elongated catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and an expandable member for expanding a stent; the elongated catheter having a guide wire passageway extending for a least a portion therethrough from a first port at the catheter distal end and a second port positioned between the catheter proximal end and a point proximal of the expandable member; an inflation lumen extends from the catheter proximal end to an interior space within the expandable member; and a stent removably mounted on the expandable member; b. advancing the stent delivery assembly into the patient's body lumen; c. positioning the stent at a desired location in the patient's body lumen; d. inflating the expandable member by injecting inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; e. expanding and implanting the stent in the patient's body lumen; f. deflating the expandable member by withdrawing the inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; and g. withdrawing the stent delivery catheter assembly from the patient.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
A method for delivering an intravascular stent in a patient's body lumen, comprising: a. providing an intravascular stent delivery assembly comprising: an elongated catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and an expandable member for expanding a stent; the elongated catheter having a guide wire passageway extending for a least a portion therethrough from a first port at the catheter distal end and a second port positioned between the catheter proximal end and a point proximal of the expandable member; an inflation lumen extends from the catheter proximal end to an interior space within the expandable member; and a stent removably mounted on the expandable member; b. advancing the stent delivery assembly into the patient's body lumen; c. positioning the stent at a desired location in the patient's body lumen; d. inflating the expandable member by injecting inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; e. expanding and implanting the stent in the patient's body lumen; f. deflating the expandable member by withdrawing the inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; and g. withdrawing the stent delivery catheter assembly from the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the stent is implanted in the patient's coronary vasculature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the stent is implanted in the coronary arteries.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the stent is implanted in the patient's peripheral vasculature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the stent is implanted in the peripheral arteries.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the stent delivery assembly includes the elongated catheter having a slit extending distally from the second port.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein during the withdrawing step, the guide wire pulls through the slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the advancing step further comprises inserting a proximal end of the guide wire into the first port of the catheter and then advancing the stent delivery assembly over the guide wire so that the guide wire slides through the guide wire passageway until the guide wire proximal end exits the catheter second port.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 8 , wherein the advancing step further comprises advancing the catheter over the guide wire by holding the guide wire stationary and advancing the catheter distally over the guide wire into the patient's body lumen.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein during the advancing step, as the stent delivery assembly advances over the guide wire, the guide wire proximal end slides along a ramp in the guide wire passageway to direct the guide wire proximal end out of the catheter second port.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing the elongated catheter further comprises a stiffened proximal section of the catheter extending for at least a portion of the elongated catheter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein the providing step further comprises a stiffening member positioned within a stiffening member passageway extending for at least a portion of the elongated catheters.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 12 , wherein the step of providing the elongated catheter further comprises a plug positioned within the catheter for separating the guide wire passageway and the stiffening member passageway.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 11 , wherein during the advancing step, the stiffening mandrel provides increased column strength to the stent delivery catheter assembly and thereby increased pushability in advancing the stent delivery catheter assembly through the patient's body lumen.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein prior to the advancing step, dilating a stenosed region of the body lumen.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the dilatation step includes percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the dilatation step includes percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein after the dilatation step, leaving the guide wire in the body lumen with the distal end of the guide wire distal of the dilated region.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
233 words
A method for delivering an intravascular stent in a patient's body lumen, comprising: a. dilating a stenosed region in the patient's body lumen using a dilatation catheter; b. withdrawing the dilatation catheter over a previouslyy positioned guide wire; c. maintaining the guide wire in position in the patient's body lumen so that a distal end of the guide wire remains distal of the dilated region; d. providing an intravascular stent delivery assembly comprising: an elongated catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and an expandable member for expanding a stent; the elongated catheter having a guide wire passageway extending for a least a portion therethrough from a first port at the catheter distal end and a second port positioned between the catheter proximal end and a point proximal of the expandable member; an inflation lumen extends from the catheter proximal end to an interior space within the expandable member; and a stent removably mounted on the expandable member; e. advancing the stent delivery assembly into the patient's body lumen; f. positioning the stent at a desired location in the patient's body lumen; g. inflating the expandable member by injecting inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; h. expanding and implanting the stent in the patient's body lumen; i. deflating the expandable member by withdrawing the inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; and j. withdrawing the stent delivery catheter assembly from the patient.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
233 words
A method for delivering an intravascular stent in a patient's body lumen, comprising: a. dilating a stenosed region in the patient's body lumen using a dilatation catheter; b. withdrawing the dilatation catheter over a previouslyy positioned guide wire; c. maintaining the guide wire in position in the patient's body lumen so that a distal end of the guide wire remains distal of the dilated region; d. providing an intravascular stent delivery assembly comprising: an elongated catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and an expandable member for expanding a stent; the elongated catheter having a guide wire passageway extending for a least a portion therethrough from a first port at the catheter distal end and a second port positioned between the catheter proximal end and a point proximal of the expandable member; an inflation lumen extends from the catheter proximal end to an interior space within the expandable member; and a stent removably mounted on the expandable member; e. advancing the stent delivery assembly into the patient's body lumen; f. positioning the stent at a desired location in the patient's body lumen; g. inflating the expandable member by injecting inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; h. expanding and implanting the stent in the patient's body lumen; i. deflating the expandable member by withdrawing the inflation fluid through the inflation lumen; and j. withdrawing the stent delivery catheter assembly from the patient.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-12-02 | 2006-06-03 | 2006-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-12-02 | 2010-06-03 | 2010-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-12-02 | 2014-06-03 | 2014-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |