CA2016498A1 - Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteries - Google Patents
Dilatation catheter suitable for peripheral arteriesInfo
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- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
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- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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- A61M25/0043—Catheters; Hollow probes characterised by structural features
- A61M2025/0063—Catheters; Hollow probes characterised by structural features having means, e.g. stylets, mandrils, rods or wires to reinforce or adjust temporarily the stiffness, column strength or pushability of catheters which are already inserted into the human body
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Abstract
DILATATION CATHETER SUITABLE FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIES
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A steerable balloon dilatation catheter which is particularly suitable for peripheral arteries having an elongated tubular member with a flexible, inelastic balloon on the distal end. The tubular member has a relatively stiff proximal portion formed of stainless steel and a relatively flexible distal portion formed of a polyester. A fixed guiding member is disposed within the catheter bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member, to a short relatively rigid cylindrical member bonded to the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A steerable balloon dilatation catheter which is particularly suitable for peripheral arteries having an elongated tubular member with a flexible, inelastic balloon on the distal end. The tubular member has a relatively stiff proximal portion formed of stainless steel and a relatively flexible distal portion formed of a polyester. A fixed guiding member is disposed within the catheter bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member, to a short relatively rigid cylindrical member bonded to the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon.
Description
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DILATATION CATHETER SUITABLE FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIES
Technical Field This invention is related to a balloon dilation catheter for angioplasty procedures, particularly in peripheral arteries.
Backqround of the Invention -Angioplasty procedures generally involve advancing a dilatation catheter with an inflatable inelastic balloon on the distal portion through a patient's vasculature until the balloon crosses a stenotic region. Inflation fluid is introduced into an inner lumen of the catheter at the proximal end thereof to inflate the balloon and thereby dilate the stenosis. Usually, a guidewire is first advanced through the patient's arteries until the distal tip thereof passes through the stenotic region. The dilatation catheter is then advanced over the guidewire until the balloon is in its proper position for stenotic dilatation. This procedure is used both in coronary arteries and in peripheral arteries. The former is called percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and the latter merely percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
Dilatation catheters for angioplasty procedures with fixed guidewires or guiding elements have been used with greater frequency because such catheters generally have lower profiles and have better pushing characteristics which facilitate advancing through the patient's vasculature.
Further details of dilatation catheters, guidewires and associated accessories for angioplasty procedures are describ~d in the following U. S. Patents which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
~3~ i3 4,323,071 Simpson-Robert 4,538,622 Samson et al.
4,332,254 Lundquist 4,554,929 Samson et al.
4,439,185 Lundquist 4,554,929 Samson et al.
4,468,224 Enzmann et al. 4,582,181 Samson 4,516,972 Samson 4,616,652 Simpson 4,538,622 Samson et al. 4,619,263 Frisbie et al.
4,619,274 Morrison 4,641,654 Samson et al.
4,664,113 Frisbie et al. 4,721,117 Mar et al.
While the dilatation catheters and guidewires for peripheral arteries are very similar to dilatation catheters for coronary arteries, there are significant differences due to the nature of the arteries being treated. Generally, the catheters for peripheral arteries have much larger diameters and have a greater degree of pushability than catheters for coronary use. Additionally, for example, only a small distal portion, i.e., the last 30 cm, of a dilatation catheter will pass through tortuous arterial passageways whereas most of a dilatation catheter for peripheral arteries will pass through tortuous passageways. Thus the catheter and guidewire for peripheral artery use needs to be longitudinally flexible over essentially the entire length thereof which is introduced into the patient. However, increasing the longitudinal flexibility usually entails a loss in the pushability of the catheter.
What has been needed is a dilatation catheter with enhanced flexibility and pushability to more readily be advanced through severe tortuous arterial passageways. The present invention satisfies that needO
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a dilatation catheter having a fixed guiding member therein for angioplasty procedures, comprising: an elongated tubular member having a relatively stiff proximal portion and relatively flexible distal portion; a short diametrically rigid cylindrical o 2 ~ J /~: t~ 8 element disposed at least in part within the distal portion of the tubular member and secured thereto; a flexible inelastic inflatable balloon member at the distal end of the elongated tubular member and secured at the proximal end thereof about the short cylindrical element; a guiding member extending through the interiors of the tubular member and the flexible balloon member and having a portion extending out the distal end of the balloon member, the guiding member being bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member and to the cylindrical element disposed within the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon being secured about the guiding member; and a flexible body disposed about the portion of the guiding member extending out of the distal end of the balloon member and secured thereto.
The catheter of the invention has excellent flexibility and pushability and can be advanced deep within a patient's tortuous peripheral arterial system. Moreover, there is little tendency for the plastic members to stretch when the catheter is removed from a patient because the guide member is secured to the proximal portion of the tubular member, to the short cylindrical member and to the distal end of the balloon. These and other advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description thereof when taken in conjunction with the accompanying exemplary drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an elevational view, partially in section, of a dilatation catheter which embodies features of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along the lines 2-2 shown in FIG. l;
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FIG. 3 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along the lines 3-3 shown in FIG. l; and FIG. 4 is an elevational view, partially in section of a Touhy Borst adapter mounted on the proximal end of the catheter shown in FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TH~ INVENTION
FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a dilatation catheter which embodies features of the invention. Generally, the catheter includes a main tubular member 10, an inflatable balloon 11 on the distal portion of the tubular member, an inner guide member 12 which extends through the tubular member and the interior of the balloon, and a helical coil 13 which is disposed about a portion of the guide member which extends out the distal end of the balloon.
The main tubular member has a relatively stiff proximal portion 14, which is preferably formed of stainless steel hypotubing, and a longitudinally flexible distal portion 15, which is preferably formed of a high-strength polymeric plastic, such as a polyester. The proximal end 16 of the distal portion 15 is fitted over and secured to the tapered distal end 17 of the proximal portion 14. The interfitting ends 16 and 17 may be bonded by an adhesive or other suitable means.
The distal extremity 20 of the distal portion 15 is bonded by an adhesive 21 or other suitable means to a short, diametrically rigid cylindrical member 22, preferably stainless steel hypotubing, which partially fits therein.
The proximal skirt 23 of the balloon 11 is bonded to the distal portion of the cylindrical member 22. The distal skirt 24 of the balloon 11 is bonded by adhesive 25 to the guide member 12 which extends therethrough.
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The guide member 12 generally has a main wire section 26 of constant diameter, one or more tapered portions 27, and a flattened distal section 28. Rounded plug 30 is formed on the distal tip of flattened section 28. The 5 proximal end of the main wire section 26 is secured to the interior of the proximal portion 14 by suitable means, such as soldering, brazing, or welding. The guide member 12 is also bonded at an intermediate location, such as the tapered section 27 to the interior of the cylindrical member 22, by means such as soldering, brazing or welding. Soldering with gold is preferred.
Helical coil 13, preferably tapered as shown in FIG. 1 to facilitate advancement of the catheter through tortuous anatomy, is bonded to the proximal end thereof to the exterior of the distal skirt 24 of the balloon 11 by a suitable adhesive 31 and the distal end is bonded to the rounded plug by welding or the like. Helical coil 13 is preferably formed at least in part of a radiopaque material, such as platinum, palladium, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, and alloys thereof.
As shown in FIG. 4, the proximal end of the tubular member 10 is secured to a Touhy Borst adapter 32 which has a body 33, preferably formed of polyvinyl chloride, a cap 34, preferably formed of nylon, and an inner seal member 35, preferably formed of silicone. The cap 34 has a female Luer connection 36 which is adapted to receive an inflation device (not shown) such as the IndeflatorTM inflation device sold by Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., the applicant herein.
See U. S. Patent 4,439,185 and U. S. Patent 4,743,230.
The proximal portion 14 of the main tubular member 10 typically has a length of about 50 cm, an outer diameter of about 0.032 inch (0.82 mm) and an inner diameter of about 0.023 inch (0.50 mm). The distal end thereof is ground to an J~ ~ ~
outer diameter of about 0.027 inch (0.69 mm) to fit within the proximal end of the distal portion 15 of the tubular member 10. The distal portion 15 is typically about 95 cm in length and has an outer diameter of about 0.034 inch 0.86 mm) and an inner diameter of about 0.028 inch (0.71 mm). The short cylindrical member 22 has a length of about 5 mm, an outer diameter of about 0.027 inch (0.69 mm) and an inner diameter of about 0.023 inch (0.58 mm). The main wire section 26 of the guide member 12 is about 125 cm in length and has an outer diameter of about 0.012 inch (0.30 mm). The tapered section 27 is about 12 cm in length with the flattened distal end thereof being about 2 cm long and about 0.002 inch (0.05 mm) thick. The coil 13 tapers from an outer diameter of about 0.034 inch (0.86 mm) at the proximal end to 0.018 inch (0.46 mm) at the plug 30. The balloon 11 including the skirts 23 and 24 is about 3 cm long and can have various inflated diameters as is well known in the art, typically ranging from about 1 to about 5 mm.
The proximal portion 14, the short cylindrical section 22 and the guide member 12 generally can be made from stainless steel in a conventional manner, although all or portions thereof mav b~ made from other materials such as nitinol, which is an alloy of nickel and titanium having super elastic properties.
The distal portion 15 of the main tubular member 10 is preferably formed of a poly~ster elastomer preferably a block copolymer of polybutylene terephthalate such as Hytrel~M 7246. Hytrel is a registered trademark of DuPont.
The balloon is preferably formed of an inelastic thermoplastiG material, such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate, in a conventional manner well known in the art to generate a biaxial orientation. Polyvinyl chloride may also be used.
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While the present invention is described herein with reference to an embodiment which is particularly adapted for use in peripheral arteries, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope thereof.
DILATATION CATHETER SUITABLE FOR PERIPHERAL ARTERIES
Technical Field This invention is related to a balloon dilation catheter for angioplasty procedures, particularly in peripheral arteries.
Backqround of the Invention -Angioplasty procedures generally involve advancing a dilatation catheter with an inflatable inelastic balloon on the distal portion through a patient's vasculature until the balloon crosses a stenotic region. Inflation fluid is introduced into an inner lumen of the catheter at the proximal end thereof to inflate the balloon and thereby dilate the stenosis. Usually, a guidewire is first advanced through the patient's arteries until the distal tip thereof passes through the stenotic region. The dilatation catheter is then advanced over the guidewire until the balloon is in its proper position for stenotic dilatation. This procedure is used both in coronary arteries and in peripheral arteries. The former is called percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and the latter merely percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA).
Dilatation catheters for angioplasty procedures with fixed guidewires or guiding elements have been used with greater frequency because such catheters generally have lower profiles and have better pushing characteristics which facilitate advancing through the patient's vasculature.
Further details of dilatation catheters, guidewires and associated accessories for angioplasty procedures are describ~d in the following U. S. Patents which are incorporated herein in their entirety.
~3~ i3 4,323,071 Simpson-Robert 4,538,622 Samson et al.
4,332,254 Lundquist 4,554,929 Samson et al.
4,439,185 Lundquist 4,554,929 Samson et al.
4,468,224 Enzmann et al. 4,582,181 Samson 4,516,972 Samson 4,616,652 Simpson 4,538,622 Samson et al. 4,619,263 Frisbie et al.
4,619,274 Morrison 4,641,654 Samson et al.
4,664,113 Frisbie et al. 4,721,117 Mar et al.
While the dilatation catheters and guidewires for peripheral arteries are very similar to dilatation catheters for coronary arteries, there are significant differences due to the nature of the arteries being treated. Generally, the catheters for peripheral arteries have much larger diameters and have a greater degree of pushability than catheters for coronary use. Additionally, for example, only a small distal portion, i.e., the last 30 cm, of a dilatation catheter will pass through tortuous arterial passageways whereas most of a dilatation catheter for peripheral arteries will pass through tortuous passageways. Thus the catheter and guidewire for peripheral artery use needs to be longitudinally flexible over essentially the entire length thereof which is introduced into the patient. However, increasing the longitudinal flexibility usually entails a loss in the pushability of the catheter.
What has been needed is a dilatation catheter with enhanced flexibility and pushability to more readily be advanced through severe tortuous arterial passageways. The present invention satisfies that needO
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a dilatation catheter having a fixed guiding member therein for angioplasty procedures, comprising: an elongated tubular member having a relatively stiff proximal portion and relatively flexible distal portion; a short diametrically rigid cylindrical o 2 ~ J /~: t~ 8 element disposed at least in part within the distal portion of the tubular member and secured thereto; a flexible inelastic inflatable balloon member at the distal end of the elongated tubular member and secured at the proximal end thereof about the short cylindrical element; a guiding member extending through the interiors of the tubular member and the flexible balloon member and having a portion extending out the distal end of the balloon member, the guiding member being bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member and to the cylindrical element disposed within the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon being secured about the guiding member; and a flexible body disposed about the portion of the guiding member extending out of the distal end of the balloon member and secured thereto.
The catheter of the invention has excellent flexibility and pushability and can be advanced deep within a patient's tortuous peripheral arterial system. Moreover, there is little tendency for the plastic members to stretch when the catheter is removed from a patient because the guide member is secured to the proximal portion of the tubular member, to the short cylindrical member and to the distal end of the balloon. These and other advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description thereof when taken in conjunction with the accompanying exemplary drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is an elevational view, partially in section, of a dilatation catheter which embodies features of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along the lines 2-2 shown in FIG. l;
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FIG. 3 is a transverse cross-sectional view taken along the lines 3-3 shown in FIG. l; and FIG. 4 is an elevational view, partially in section of a Touhy Borst adapter mounted on the proximal end of the catheter shown in FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TH~ INVENTION
FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a dilatation catheter which embodies features of the invention. Generally, the catheter includes a main tubular member 10, an inflatable balloon 11 on the distal portion of the tubular member, an inner guide member 12 which extends through the tubular member and the interior of the balloon, and a helical coil 13 which is disposed about a portion of the guide member which extends out the distal end of the balloon.
The main tubular member has a relatively stiff proximal portion 14, which is preferably formed of stainless steel hypotubing, and a longitudinally flexible distal portion 15, which is preferably formed of a high-strength polymeric plastic, such as a polyester. The proximal end 16 of the distal portion 15 is fitted over and secured to the tapered distal end 17 of the proximal portion 14. The interfitting ends 16 and 17 may be bonded by an adhesive or other suitable means.
The distal extremity 20 of the distal portion 15 is bonded by an adhesive 21 or other suitable means to a short, diametrically rigid cylindrical member 22, preferably stainless steel hypotubing, which partially fits therein.
The proximal skirt 23 of the balloon 11 is bonded to the distal portion of the cylindrical member 22. The distal skirt 24 of the balloon 11 is bonded by adhesive 25 to the guide member 12 which extends therethrough.
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The guide member 12 generally has a main wire section 26 of constant diameter, one or more tapered portions 27, and a flattened distal section 28. Rounded plug 30 is formed on the distal tip of flattened section 28. The 5 proximal end of the main wire section 26 is secured to the interior of the proximal portion 14 by suitable means, such as soldering, brazing, or welding. The guide member 12 is also bonded at an intermediate location, such as the tapered section 27 to the interior of the cylindrical member 22, by means such as soldering, brazing or welding. Soldering with gold is preferred.
Helical coil 13, preferably tapered as shown in FIG. 1 to facilitate advancement of the catheter through tortuous anatomy, is bonded to the proximal end thereof to the exterior of the distal skirt 24 of the balloon 11 by a suitable adhesive 31 and the distal end is bonded to the rounded plug by welding or the like. Helical coil 13 is preferably formed at least in part of a radiopaque material, such as platinum, palladium, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, and alloys thereof.
As shown in FIG. 4, the proximal end of the tubular member 10 is secured to a Touhy Borst adapter 32 which has a body 33, preferably formed of polyvinyl chloride, a cap 34, preferably formed of nylon, and an inner seal member 35, preferably formed of silicone. The cap 34 has a female Luer connection 36 which is adapted to receive an inflation device (not shown) such as the IndeflatorTM inflation device sold by Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., the applicant herein.
See U. S. Patent 4,439,185 and U. S. Patent 4,743,230.
The proximal portion 14 of the main tubular member 10 typically has a length of about 50 cm, an outer diameter of about 0.032 inch (0.82 mm) and an inner diameter of about 0.023 inch (0.50 mm). The distal end thereof is ground to an J~ ~ ~
outer diameter of about 0.027 inch (0.69 mm) to fit within the proximal end of the distal portion 15 of the tubular member 10. The distal portion 15 is typically about 95 cm in length and has an outer diameter of about 0.034 inch 0.86 mm) and an inner diameter of about 0.028 inch (0.71 mm). The short cylindrical member 22 has a length of about 5 mm, an outer diameter of about 0.027 inch (0.69 mm) and an inner diameter of about 0.023 inch (0.58 mm). The main wire section 26 of the guide member 12 is about 125 cm in length and has an outer diameter of about 0.012 inch (0.30 mm). The tapered section 27 is about 12 cm in length with the flattened distal end thereof being about 2 cm long and about 0.002 inch (0.05 mm) thick. The coil 13 tapers from an outer diameter of about 0.034 inch (0.86 mm) at the proximal end to 0.018 inch (0.46 mm) at the plug 30. The balloon 11 including the skirts 23 and 24 is about 3 cm long and can have various inflated diameters as is well known in the art, typically ranging from about 1 to about 5 mm.
The proximal portion 14, the short cylindrical section 22 and the guide member 12 generally can be made from stainless steel in a conventional manner, although all or portions thereof mav b~ made from other materials such as nitinol, which is an alloy of nickel and titanium having super elastic properties.
The distal portion 15 of the main tubular member 10 is preferably formed of a poly~ster elastomer preferably a block copolymer of polybutylene terephthalate such as Hytrel~M 7246. Hytrel is a registered trademark of DuPont.
The balloon is preferably formed of an inelastic thermoplastiG material, such as polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate, in a conventional manner well known in the art to generate a biaxial orientation. Polyvinyl chloride may also be used.
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While the present invention is described herein with reference to an embodiment which is particularly adapted for use in peripheral arteries, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope thereof.
Claims (12)
1. A dilatation catheter having a fixed guiding member therein for angioplasty procedures, comprising:
a) an elongated tubular member having a relatively stiff proximal portion and relatively flexible distal portion;
b) a short diametrically rigid cylindrical element disposed at least in part within the distal portion of the tubular member and secured thereto;
c) a flexible inelastic inflatable balloon member at the distal end of the elongated tubular member and secured at the proximal end thereof about the short cylindrical element;
d) a guiding member extending through the interiors of the tubular member and the flexible balloon member and having a portion extending out the distal end of the balloon member, the guiding member being bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member and to the cylindrical element disposed within the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon being secured about the guiding member; and e) a flexible body disposed about the portion of the guiding member extending out of the distal end of the balloon member and secured thereto.
a) an elongated tubular member having a relatively stiff proximal portion and relatively flexible distal portion;
b) a short diametrically rigid cylindrical element disposed at least in part within the distal portion of the tubular member and secured thereto;
c) a flexible inelastic inflatable balloon member at the distal end of the elongated tubular member and secured at the proximal end thereof about the short cylindrical element;
d) a guiding member extending through the interiors of the tubular member and the flexible balloon member and having a portion extending out the distal end of the balloon member, the guiding member being bonded to the proximal portion of the tubular member and to the cylindrical element disposed within the distal portion of the tubular member and the distal end of the balloon being secured about the guiding member; and e) a flexible body disposed about the portion of the guiding member extending out of the distal end of the balloon member and secured thereto.
2. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the flexible body disposed about the guiding member is a helical coil.
3. The dilatation catheter of claim 2 wherein the coil tapers in the distal direction.
4. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the proximal portion of the tubular member is formed of hypotubing.
5. The dilatation catheter of claim 4 wherein the distal portion of the tubular member is formed of high strength plastic.
6. The dilatation catheter of claim 5 wherein the high strength plastic material is thermoplastic polyester elastomer.
7. The dilatation catheter of claim 6 wherein the polyester is a copolymer of polybutylene terephthalate and polyether glycol.
8. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the distal portion of the balloon has a skirt which is bonded to the guiding member passing therethrough.
9. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the balloon is formed of a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate.
10. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the guiding member extends to the rounded plug at the distal tip of the flexible member.
11. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the length of the distal portion of the tubular member ranges from about 50 to about 85 percent of the length of the tubular member.
12. The dilatation catheter of claim 1 wherein the short cylindrical element is formed of stainless steel hypotubing.
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