CA2527193C - Intracranial catheter assembly for precise treatment of brain tissue - Google Patents
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Abstract
A catheter assembly 10 for intracranial treatment of a patient is disclosed. The assembly comprises an outer catheter 30 and an inner catheter 50. The outer catheter includes a proximal opening 31, at least one aperture 32, a lumen 33 connecting the opening and the aperture, and at least one element 40. The inner catheter 50 is adapted to be received within the lumen and includes a passageway 51 and at least one port 52 for transferring fluids between the inner catheter and a tissue region 81 within the patient's brain 80. The assembly facilitates regular accurate placement of the drug delivery catheter at the tissue region without additional extended contact with the brain during insertion.
Description
INTRACRANIAL CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR
PRECISE TREATMENT OF BRAIN TISSUE
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to the intracranial transfer of fluids and, in particular, to devices for affecting such transfer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Movement disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease have been estimated to affect some 1-2% of the developed world's population and up to 10% of people in underdeveloped countries. Currently, approximately 75% of those who suffer from movement disorders are responsive in some degree to drugs.
Electrical stimulation has also been utilized to treat some movement disorders.
In the treatment of epilepsy, studies have been performed in which awake patients undergoing temporal lobe surgery underwent cortical stimulation. Such stimulation of the visual and hearing areas of the brain reproducibly caused the patients to experience visual and auditory phenomena. This discovery was made possible by the identification that certain brain subregions served specific functions, such as sight, hearing, touch and movement of the extremities and proved that direct electrical stimulation of the brain regions could cause partial reproduction or suppression of the functions.
As suggested by these results, it is known that certain types of treatment of specific portions of the brain are able to suppress certain unwanted behavior which results from movement disorders. This behavior may include seizures such as those suffered by epileptics. However, the studies faced a major problem in that there was an inability to precisely electrically stimulate very small volumes of the brain.
The advent of needle-shaped penetrating depth electrodes helped to overcome this obstacle faced by electrical stimulation. Depth electrodes can be placed within the brain tissue itself, enabling optimal surface contact with elements of the brain that are targeted for stimulation. This allowed for safe, chronic electrical stimulation of very small discrete volumes of brain.
In treatment, electrical stimulation has been used with the recording and analysis of changes in brain activity to predict the occurrence of epileptic seizures. The time of onset of such seizures is often predictable by neural discharge monitoring, even when the exact causal nature of precipitating dysfunction is not understood.
Electrodes have been used to obtain signals representative of current brain activity along with a signal processor for continuous monitoring and analysis of these electrical signals in order to identify important changes or the appearance of precursors predictive of an impending change.
While the electrical stimulation of brain tissue has been somewhat effective in the treatment of migraines, epilepsy and other neurological problems, patients often experience diminishing returns with such treatment. Furthermore, because each patient reacts differently to electrical stimulation, substantial time must be spent to determine the specific amplitude, frequency, pulse width, stimulation duration, etc.
which may result in effective treatment. In addition, such parameters often require continual adjustment in order to remain effective.
The combination of drug delivery and electrical stimulation and/or monitoring has been shown to be more effective in some intracranial treatments. Such drug delivery and stimulation or monitoring is typically performed by instruments which are inserted into the brain at different locations or along different tracks.
Other systems employ a single device which must be removed and reinserted to provide for delivery of multiple drugs or use of different electrical devices.
Since the introduction of probes or other similar devices into the brain is common in many surgical procedures today, there are a variety of probes available.
Such probes typically include ports for drug delivery or electrical, chemical, electrochemical, temperature and/or pressure contacts which enable the observation and analysis of the brain state or contacts providing stimulation. These ports and contacts must typically be positioned at specific points or regions in the brain.
Probes used in intracranial penetration are typically fabricated so that their introduction to the brain is as minimally traumatic as possible. In addition to being minimally traumatic during insertion, certain inserted probes must also be able to remain implanted without causing injury through unintended movement. In some uses,
PRECISE TREATMENT OF BRAIN TISSUE
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to the intracranial transfer of fluids and, in particular, to devices for affecting such transfer.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Movement disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease have been estimated to affect some 1-2% of the developed world's population and up to 10% of people in underdeveloped countries. Currently, approximately 75% of those who suffer from movement disorders are responsive in some degree to drugs.
Electrical stimulation has also been utilized to treat some movement disorders.
In the treatment of epilepsy, studies have been performed in which awake patients undergoing temporal lobe surgery underwent cortical stimulation. Such stimulation of the visual and hearing areas of the brain reproducibly caused the patients to experience visual and auditory phenomena. This discovery was made possible by the identification that certain brain subregions served specific functions, such as sight, hearing, touch and movement of the extremities and proved that direct electrical stimulation of the brain regions could cause partial reproduction or suppression of the functions.
As suggested by these results, it is known that certain types of treatment of specific portions of the brain are able to suppress certain unwanted behavior which results from movement disorders. This behavior may include seizures such as those suffered by epileptics. However, the studies faced a major problem in that there was an inability to precisely electrically stimulate very small volumes of the brain.
The advent of needle-shaped penetrating depth electrodes helped to overcome this obstacle faced by electrical stimulation. Depth electrodes can be placed within the brain tissue itself, enabling optimal surface contact with elements of the brain that are targeted for stimulation. This allowed for safe, chronic electrical stimulation of very small discrete volumes of brain.
In treatment, electrical stimulation has been used with the recording and analysis of changes in brain activity to predict the occurrence of epileptic seizures. The time of onset of such seizures is often predictable by neural discharge monitoring, even when the exact causal nature of precipitating dysfunction is not understood.
Electrodes have been used to obtain signals representative of current brain activity along with a signal processor for continuous monitoring and analysis of these electrical signals in order to identify important changes or the appearance of precursors predictive of an impending change.
While the electrical stimulation of brain tissue has been somewhat effective in the treatment of migraines, epilepsy and other neurological problems, patients often experience diminishing returns with such treatment. Furthermore, because each patient reacts differently to electrical stimulation, substantial time must be spent to determine the specific amplitude, frequency, pulse width, stimulation duration, etc.
which may result in effective treatment. In addition, such parameters often require continual adjustment in order to remain effective.
The combination of drug delivery and electrical stimulation and/or monitoring has been shown to be more effective in some intracranial treatments. Such drug delivery and stimulation or monitoring is typically performed by instruments which are inserted into the brain at different locations or along different tracks.
Other systems employ a single device which must be removed and reinserted to provide for delivery of multiple drugs or use of different electrical devices.
Since the introduction of probes or other similar devices into the brain is common in many surgical procedures today, there are a variety of probes available.
Such probes typically include ports for drug delivery or electrical, chemical, electrochemical, temperature and/or pressure contacts which enable the observation and analysis of the brain state or contacts providing stimulation. These ports and contacts must typically be positioned at specific points or regions in the brain.
Probes used in intracranial penetration are typically fabricated so that their introduction to the brain is as minimally traumatic as possible. In addition to being minimally traumatic during insertion, certain inserted probes must also be able to remain implanted without causing injury through unintended movement. In some uses,
-2-a probe may be implanted and remain in the patient's brain for weeks or longer.
Changes in the positioning of the probe often occur during placement or during such extended periods. Therefore, the probe must be capable of precise placement and as biocompatible as possible. In response to these requirements, state of the art intracranial probes are typically thin, flexible pieces with smooth surfaces to minimize the amount of brain tissue contacted and to minimize damage to contacted brain tissue.
While such thin, flexible probes are sufficiently biocompatible, they are delicate and often difficult to insert along specific trajectories or lines of insertion. During typical implantation, a surgeon feeds the probe into the brain through an aperture in the skull. In this process, the surgeon has very little control over the distal end of the probe. In order to provide more rigidity to the probe to overcome this problem, a removable stylet may be inserted into the probe before implantation. Still, veering from the intended line of insertion is not altogether prevented by introduction of a stylet to the probe.
While typical intracranial probes have smooth surfaces so as to not cut any contacted tissue, many such probes are made of elastomers or other such materials which, although smooth, do not easily slide through brain tissue. The drag encountered by these types of probes can result in injury to the contacted brain tissue.
Therefore, there is a continuing significant need in the field of intracranial treatment, particularly with insertion of probes into the interior of the brain, for improvements in accuracy of insertion and avoidance of injury, while retaining efficiency and ease of use.
In addition, there is a need in the field of intracranial treatment to minimize the d invasiveness of intracranial treatment and to reduce the number of instruments which penetrate brain tissue or the number of times a single instrument must penetrate brain tissue.
Furthermore, there is a need in the field of intracranial treatment to provide the ability to precisely locate the position of a probe during insertion to ensure proper positioning.
Changes in the positioning of the probe often occur during placement or during such extended periods. Therefore, the probe must be capable of precise placement and as biocompatible as possible. In response to these requirements, state of the art intracranial probes are typically thin, flexible pieces with smooth surfaces to minimize the amount of brain tissue contacted and to minimize damage to contacted brain tissue.
While such thin, flexible probes are sufficiently biocompatible, they are delicate and often difficult to insert along specific trajectories or lines of insertion. During typical implantation, a surgeon feeds the probe into the brain through an aperture in the skull. In this process, the surgeon has very little control over the distal end of the probe. In order to provide more rigidity to the probe to overcome this problem, a removable stylet may be inserted into the probe before implantation. Still, veering from the intended line of insertion is not altogether prevented by introduction of a stylet to the probe.
While typical intracranial probes have smooth surfaces so as to not cut any contacted tissue, many such probes are made of elastomers or other such materials which, although smooth, do not easily slide through brain tissue. The drag encountered by these types of probes can result in injury to the contacted brain tissue.
Therefore, there is a continuing significant need in the field of intracranial treatment, particularly with insertion of probes into the interior of the brain, for improvements in accuracy of insertion and avoidance of injury, while retaining efficiency and ease of use.
In addition, there is a need in the field of intracranial treatment to minimize the d invasiveness of intracranial treatment and to reduce the number of instruments which penetrate brain tissue or the number of times a single instrument must penetrate brain tissue.
Furthermore, there is a need in the field of intracranial treatment to provide the ability to precisely locate the position of a probe during insertion to ensure proper positioning.
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4 PCT/US2004/010788 OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved intracranial insertion device which prevents injury to the patient.
Another object of the invention is to provide a catheter assembly which is simple in structure and operation in order to facilitate intracranial procedures.
Another object of the invention is to provide a catheter assembly which allows for the precise insertion of drug delivery ports or contacts in the brain while avoiding extensive trauma to and scarring of brain tissue.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter which includes contacts for stimulation and/or monitoring the brain and which receives and guides a drug delivery catheter to the targeted brain tissue for drug delivery.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter which includes contacts for stimulation and/or monitoring the brain and which receives and guides a cerebral spinal fluid recovery catheter to the targeted brain tissue for sampling cerebral spinal fluid through a dialysis membrane.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter which includes location markers for allowing the positioning of the outer catheter to be determined during or after insertion of the catheter into the brain and which receives and guides an inner catheter for delivering or removing fluid from the targeted brain tissue.
Another object of the invention is to provide a depth electrode which receives and guides an inner catheter for delivering or removing fluid from the targeted brain tissue and remains in position when the inner catheter is removed, allowing for further insertions of the inner catheter without further extended contact with brain tissue during insertion.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter including an inflatable balloon for sealing any insertion tract to permit effective drug delivery to the targeted brain tissue region.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a method of safely inserting, through use of an outer catheter, a catheter in a patient's brain which provides for drug delivery and/or cerebral spinal fluid withdrawal as well as stimulation and/or monitoring of brain activity.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a trajectory catheter which can be mounted to the patient's skull and connected to an inner catheter such that the inner catheter is positioned and held at the targeted brain tissue region.
These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following descriptions and from the drawings.
BRIEF SAY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, an intracranial catheter assembly is provided for precise treatment of brain tissue. The catheter assembly of this invention addresses certain problems and shortcomings of the prior art, including those noted above, and provides a unique structure satisfying a number of specific intracranial treatment needs.
In one aspect, the present invention provides a catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a patient, comprising an outer catheter and an inner catheter.
The outer catheter has an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a lumen. The element is adapted to monitor electrical changes in brain activity within the tissue region to electronically stimulate the tissue region or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter.
The inner catheter is sized to be received within the lumen and has a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region to deliver treatment agents.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved intracranial insertion device which prevents injury to the patient.
Another object of the invention is to provide a catheter assembly which is simple in structure and operation in order to facilitate intracranial procedures.
Another object of the invention is to provide a catheter assembly which allows for the precise insertion of drug delivery ports or contacts in the brain while avoiding extensive trauma to and scarring of brain tissue.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter which includes contacts for stimulation and/or monitoring the brain and which receives and guides a drug delivery catheter to the targeted brain tissue for drug delivery.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter which includes contacts for stimulation and/or monitoring the brain and which receives and guides a cerebral spinal fluid recovery catheter to the targeted brain tissue for sampling cerebral spinal fluid through a dialysis membrane.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter which includes location markers for allowing the positioning of the outer catheter to be determined during or after insertion of the catheter into the brain and which receives and guides an inner catheter for delivering or removing fluid from the targeted brain tissue.
Another object of the invention is to provide a depth electrode which receives and guides an inner catheter for delivering or removing fluid from the targeted brain tissue and remains in position when the inner catheter is removed, allowing for further insertions of the inner catheter without further extended contact with brain tissue during insertion.
Another object of the invention is to provide an outer catheter including an inflatable balloon for sealing any insertion tract to permit effective drug delivery to the targeted brain tissue region.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a method of safely inserting, through use of an outer catheter, a catheter in a patient's brain which provides for drug delivery and/or cerebral spinal fluid withdrawal as well as stimulation and/or monitoring of brain activity.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a trajectory catheter which can be mounted to the patient's skull and connected to an inner catheter such that the inner catheter is positioned and held at the targeted brain tissue region.
These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following descriptions and from the drawings.
BRIEF SAY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, an intracranial catheter assembly is provided for precise treatment of brain tissue. The catheter assembly of this invention addresses certain problems and shortcomings of the prior art, including those noted above, and provides a unique structure satisfying a number of specific intracranial treatment needs.
In one aspect, the present invention provides a catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a patient, comprising an outer catheter and an inner catheter.
The outer catheter has an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a lumen. The element is adapted to monitor electrical changes in brain activity within the tissue region to electronically stimulate the tissue region or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter.
The inner catheter is sized to be received within the lumen and has a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region to deliver treatment agents.
-5-In certain embodiments, the aperture is-preferably-axially aligned with the inner lumen In such embodiments, the inner catheter can extend through the aperture when the inner catheter is received within the lumen.
In other embodiments, the outer catheter has a closed end which blocks passage of the inner catheter therethrough. In such embodiments the aperture is located along a side of the outer catheter. The outer catheter can include more than one aperture which are preferably radially and axially spaced about the outer catheter.
In still other embodiments, the outer catheter has an aperture axially aligned with the inner lumen and other apertures which are located along a side which may be radially or axially spaced.
-5a-In certain preferred embodiments, the outer catheter further includes a conduit extending from the proximal end to an inflatable balloon which is adapted to be inflated to seal a tract created during insertion of the assembly into the brain. The inflatable balloon may be inflated with a fluid which does not come in contact with brain tissue;
however, in some embodiments, the balloon is inflated with a fluid which is then introduced to the tissue region surrounding the balloon. Such a fluid-can be any type of medicament, and will be referred to herein as a "drug," such term including other types of medicaments. Introduction of the fluid can occur at a slow or fast rate as fluid permeates through or otherwise leaves the balloon and can occur before, simultaneous with, or after transfer of fluid through the lumen or passageway such that multiple fluids may be administered separately through the catheter assembly.
The inner catheter preferably has at least one port. In some embodiments, the ports are designed to be in communication with the apertures of the outer catheter when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen to a preferred position. In other embodiments, the position of the ports do not correspond with the apertures -particularly when an aperture is axially aligned with the lumen and the distal portion of inner catheter passes through the aperture. In certain preferred embodiments there are at least two ports which are axially spaced on a side of the inner catheter along a line parallel to the passageway. In other embodiments, the ports are radially and axially spaced about the inner catheter. In yet other embodiments, the inner catheter includes a port axially aligned with passageway and at least one port positioned on its side.
The preferred port is adapted to deliver or remove fluids from the surrounding brain tissue. In certain embodiments, the port includes a dialysis membrane adapted to receive cerebral spinal fluid.
In some embodiments, the outer catheter and inner catheter preferably have proximal ends with one of the proximal ends including a luer fitting and the other of the proximal ends configured for connection to the luer fitting. In such embodiments, the outer catheter is inserted into the patient's brain to a desired position, then the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen and the catheters are connected to one another via the luer fitting such that the inner catheter is secured at the desired position in the brain.
In other embodiments, the outer catheter has a closed end which blocks passage of the inner catheter therethrough. In such embodiments the aperture is located along a side of the outer catheter. The outer catheter can include more than one aperture which are preferably radially and axially spaced about the outer catheter.
In still other embodiments, the outer catheter has an aperture axially aligned with the inner lumen and other apertures which are located along a side which may be radially or axially spaced.
-5a-In certain preferred embodiments, the outer catheter further includes a conduit extending from the proximal end to an inflatable balloon which is adapted to be inflated to seal a tract created during insertion of the assembly into the brain. The inflatable balloon may be inflated with a fluid which does not come in contact with brain tissue;
however, in some embodiments, the balloon is inflated with a fluid which is then introduced to the tissue region surrounding the balloon. Such a fluid-can be any type of medicament, and will be referred to herein as a "drug," such term including other types of medicaments. Introduction of the fluid can occur at a slow or fast rate as fluid permeates through or otherwise leaves the balloon and can occur before, simultaneous with, or after transfer of fluid through the lumen or passageway such that multiple fluids may be administered separately through the catheter assembly.
The inner catheter preferably has at least one port. In some embodiments, the ports are designed to be in communication with the apertures of the outer catheter when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen to a preferred position. In other embodiments, the position of the ports do not correspond with the apertures -particularly when an aperture is axially aligned with the lumen and the distal portion of inner catheter passes through the aperture. In certain preferred embodiments there are at least two ports which are axially spaced on a side of the inner catheter along a line parallel to the passageway. In other embodiments, the ports are radially and axially spaced about the inner catheter. In yet other embodiments, the inner catheter includes a port axially aligned with passageway and at least one port positioned on its side.
The preferred port is adapted to deliver or remove fluids from the surrounding brain tissue. In certain embodiments, the port includes a dialysis membrane adapted to receive cerebral spinal fluid.
In some embodiments, the outer catheter and inner catheter preferably have proximal ends with one of the proximal ends including a luer fitting and the other of the proximal ends configured for connection to the luer fitting. In such embodiments, the outer catheter is inserted into the patient's brain to a desired position, then the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen and the catheters are connected to one another via the luer fitting such that the inner catheter is secured at the desired position in the brain.
-6-In some embodiments, the outer catheter is preferably adapted to connect to the patient's skull when inserted to the targeted portion. In such embodiments, the inner catheter is preferably adapted to connect to the outer catheter when inserted to the targeted portion. Therefore, during use, the outer catheter may be inserted to the targeted position and secured to the skull while the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen and then secured to the outer catheter. Such connections are preferably performed by screwing the outer catheter to the skull and the inner catheter to the outer catheter, i.e., via threads on each of the catheters.
In certain embodiments, the at least one element is a contact which monitors activity in the brain. In such embodiments, the outer catheter can be considered as a depth electrode. The contact may be of the type which senses electrical, chemical or electrochemical activity in the brain. The contact preferably senses brain function in the tissue region. In other embodiments the contact provides electrical stimulation to the tissue region. The contact may be a collar circumscribing the outer catheter, a micro contact, a macro contact, or other types of contacts. The depth electrode preferably includes an electrical lead corresponding to each contact.
In other preferred embodiments, the element is a location marker for allowing the position of the outer catheter to be located within the brain. The location marker is preferably adapted to be located by magnetic resonance imaging or computerized x-ray tomography such that such imaging devices can be used to locate the position of the catheter in the patient's brain during or after insertion or implantation.
In yet other preferred embodiments, multiple elements on the outer catheter include both at least one contact and at least one marker.
The invention also includes a method of treating a tissue region in the brain of a patient comprising (a) inserting into the brain an outer catheter having at least one element, at least one aperture and a lumen, (b) inserting into the lumen an inner catheter having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, and (c) transferring fluids between the tissue region and the proximal end through the passageway. In the inventive method the outer catheter guides the inner catheter to the tissue region. Therefore, the inner catheter may be non-rigid or otherwise ill-designed to be precisely inserted into a patient's brain and still be precisely positioned
In certain embodiments, the at least one element is a contact which monitors activity in the brain. In such embodiments, the outer catheter can be considered as a depth electrode. The contact may be of the type which senses electrical, chemical or electrochemical activity in the brain. The contact preferably senses brain function in the tissue region. In other embodiments the contact provides electrical stimulation to the tissue region. The contact may be a collar circumscribing the outer catheter, a micro contact, a macro contact, or other types of contacts. The depth electrode preferably includes an electrical lead corresponding to each contact.
In other preferred embodiments, the element is a location marker for allowing the position of the outer catheter to be located within the brain. The location marker is preferably adapted to be located by magnetic resonance imaging or computerized x-ray tomography such that such imaging devices can be used to locate the position of the catheter in the patient's brain during or after insertion or implantation.
In yet other preferred embodiments, multiple elements on the outer catheter include both at least one contact and at least one marker.
The invention also includes a method of treating a tissue region in the brain of a patient comprising (a) inserting into the brain an outer catheter having at least one element, at least one aperture and a lumen, (b) inserting into the lumen an inner catheter having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, and (c) transferring fluids between the tissue region and the proximal end through the passageway. In the inventive method the outer catheter guides the inner catheter to the tissue region. Therefore, the inner catheter may be non-rigid or otherwise ill-designed to be precisely inserted into a patient's brain and still be precisely positioned
-7-at the desired position in the brain. The method preferably includes positioning a stylet in the lumen during insertion of the outer catheter into the brain and removing the stylet from the outer catheter before the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen. The method also preferably includes connecting the outer catheter to the patient's skull and connecting the inner catheter to the outer catheter. The catheters may be connected by screwing reciprocal threaded parts together, by use of a luer fitting or other connecting members.
In certain embodiments, the element is a location marker and the method further includes locating the position of the location marker in the brain.
The location marker is preferably located by magnetic resonance imaging or by computerized x-ray tomography.
In other embodiments, the element is a contact and the method further comprises monitoring the tissue region via the contact. The contact preferably provides electrical stimulation to the tissue region, senses brain activity in the tissue region, or multiple contacts allow for performance of each of these functions.
The preferred monitoring action includes sensing chemical changes at the tissue region and/or sensing electrical changes at the tissue region. The contact is preferably a collar-type contact, a micro contact for monitoring cells or neurons, a macro contact for monitoring tissue, or a fiber optic contact.
In preferred methods, the inner catheter has a distal end which passes through the aperture into the tissue region beyond the outer catheter during the insertion of the inner catheter into the lumen. In other preferred embodiments, the inner catheter has a distal end and the outer catheter has a closed lumen so that the distal end is contained within the outer catheter when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen.
The transferring action preferably includes delivering drugs to the tissue region through the at least one port and/or withdrawing cerebral spinal fluid through the at least one port. In certain embodiments, the inner catheter includes a micro-dialysis membrane at the at least one port and cerebral spinal fluid passes through the membrane during the withdrawing action.
In certain preferred embodiments, the outer catheter includes an inflatable balloon and the method further comprises inflating the balloon to seal a tract created
In certain embodiments, the element is a location marker and the method further includes locating the position of the location marker in the brain.
The location marker is preferably located by magnetic resonance imaging or by computerized x-ray tomography.
In other embodiments, the element is a contact and the method further comprises monitoring the tissue region via the contact. The contact preferably provides electrical stimulation to the tissue region, senses brain activity in the tissue region, or multiple contacts allow for performance of each of these functions.
The preferred monitoring action includes sensing chemical changes at the tissue region and/or sensing electrical changes at the tissue region. The contact is preferably a collar-type contact, a micro contact for monitoring cells or neurons, a macro contact for monitoring tissue, or a fiber optic contact.
In preferred methods, the inner catheter has a distal end which passes through the aperture into the tissue region beyond the outer catheter during the insertion of the inner catheter into the lumen. In other preferred embodiments, the inner catheter has a distal end and the outer catheter has a closed lumen so that the distal end is contained within the outer catheter when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen.
The transferring action preferably includes delivering drugs to the tissue region through the at least one port and/or withdrawing cerebral spinal fluid through the at least one port. In certain embodiments, the inner catheter includes a micro-dialysis membrane at the at least one port and cerebral spinal fluid passes through the membrane during the withdrawing action.
In certain preferred embodiments, the outer catheter includes an inflatable balloon and the method further comprises inflating the balloon to seal a tract created
-8-during insertion of the assembly into the brain. The balloon is preferably inflated with a drug which is delivered to the tissue region through the balloon. The preferred method further comprises delivering a second drug to the tissue region through the at least one port.
Some preferred embodiments of the invention include a first inner catheter having a first length for delivering fluids to a first tissue region and a second inner catheter having a second length greater than the first length for delivering fluids to a second tissue region within the patient's brain. More preferably, the assembly comprises a third inner catheter having a third length greater than the second length for delivering fluids to a third tissue region within the patient's brain. As is understood the assembly can include many inner catheters of different lengths and having different arrangements of ports to provide for treatment of specific desired tissue regions in the brain.
Each different inner catheter is preferably introduced to the brain through a single outer catheter such that an instrument penetrates a large portion of the brain tissue between the skull and the desired tissue regions only once. Such an assembly allows for inserting the outer catheter through the intervening brain tissue, precisely locating the outer catheter relative to a specific tissue region, inserting corresponding inner catheter (the inner catheter which would position a port at the tissue region when inserted into the lumen) in the lumen, treating the tissue region, withdrawing the used inner catheter from the lumen, inserting another inner catheter corresponding to another desired specific tissue region, treating that region, etc.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The drawings furnished herewith illustrate a preferred construction of the present invention in which the above advantages and features are clearly disclosed as well as others which will be readily understood from the following description of the illustrated embodiment. In the drawings:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a catheter assembly and patient, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
Some preferred embodiments of the invention include a first inner catheter having a first length for delivering fluids to a first tissue region and a second inner catheter having a second length greater than the first length for delivering fluids to a second tissue region within the patient's brain. More preferably, the assembly comprises a third inner catheter having a third length greater than the second length for delivering fluids to a third tissue region within the patient's brain. As is understood the assembly can include many inner catheters of different lengths and having different arrangements of ports to provide for treatment of specific desired tissue regions in the brain.
Each different inner catheter is preferably introduced to the brain through a single outer catheter such that an instrument penetrates a large portion of the brain tissue between the skull and the desired tissue regions only once. Such an assembly allows for inserting the outer catheter through the intervening brain tissue, precisely locating the outer catheter relative to a specific tissue region, inserting corresponding inner catheter (the inner catheter which would position a port at the tissue region when inserted into the lumen) in the lumen, treating the tissue region, withdrawing the used inner catheter from the lumen, inserting another inner catheter corresponding to another desired specific tissue region, treating that region, etc.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The drawings furnished herewith illustrate a preferred construction of the present invention in which the above advantages and features are clearly disclosed as well as others which will be readily understood from the following description of the illustrated embodiment. In the drawings:
FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a catheter assembly and patient, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
-9-FIGURES 2a and 2b are perspective views of an alternate outer catheter having a closed end, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of an outer catheter when receiving a stylet, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of an outer catheter when receiving an inner catheter, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d are perspective views of alternate inner catheters, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of an outer catheter having a balloon shown both deflated and inflated, with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURE 6, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURES 6 and 7, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d are perspective views of alternate versions of the outer catheters shown in FIGURES 6-8, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of a preferred outer catheter having a balloon and contacts with an electrical lead, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 11 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURE 10, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of an outer catheter when receiving a stylet, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of an outer catheter when receiving an inner catheter, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 5a, 5b, 5c and 5d are perspective views of alternate inner catheters, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 6 is a perspective view of an outer catheter having a balloon shown both deflated and inflated, with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURE 6, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURES 6 and 7, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d are perspective views of alternate versions of the outer catheters shown in FIGURES 6-8, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of a preferred outer catheter having a balloon and contacts with an electrical lead, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 11 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURE 10, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
-10-FIGURE 12 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURES 10 and 11, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURE 13 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURES 10-12, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 14a, 14b, 14c and 14d are perspective views of alternate versions of the outer catheters shown in FIGURES 10-13, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance, with the invention.
FIGURES 15 and 16 are perspective views of a preferred catheter assembly in which the inner catheter includes a dialysis membrane, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 17a and 17b are perspective views of a preferred catheter assembly which provides for connection between the outer catheter and the patient's skull and includes a location marker and including a set of inner catheters, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to FIGURE 1, a catheter assembly in accordance with the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10. Catheter assembly 10 allows intracranial treatment of a patient by providing an outer catheter 30 and inner catheter 50 which cooperate to transfer fluids between a tissue region 81 in the patient's brain 80 and an external receptacle or device. Also shown with catheter assembly 10 is stylet 60 which can be received by outer catheter 30 to prevent the entrance of brain tissue into outer catheter 30 during insertion into the brain.
Outer catheter 30 is preferably between about 0.6 and 1.5 millimeters, most preferably about 1.0 millimeter and is comprised of polyurethane, silicone, polyimede, or other biocompatible material. Outer catheter 30 includes a lumen 33 which extends from proximal opening 31 to aperture 32. Outer catheter 30 also includes elements 40 which may provide for monitoring of brain tissue or for providing a location marker for determining the precise position of outer catheter 30 within the brain. As shown,
FIGURE 13 is a perspective view of an alternate version of the outer catheter shown in FIGURES 10-12, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 14a, 14b, 14c and 14d are perspective views of alternate versions of the outer catheters shown in FIGURES 10-13, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance, with the invention.
FIGURES 15 and 16 are perspective views of a preferred catheter assembly in which the inner catheter includes a dialysis membrane, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
FIGURES 17a and 17b are perspective views of a preferred catheter assembly which provides for connection between the outer catheter and the patient's skull and includes a location marker and including a set of inner catheters, shown with dashed lines representing otherwise unseen internal features, in accordance with the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring to FIGURE 1, a catheter assembly in accordance with the present invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10. Catheter assembly 10 allows intracranial treatment of a patient by providing an outer catheter 30 and inner catheter 50 which cooperate to transfer fluids between a tissue region 81 in the patient's brain 80 and an external receptacle or device. Also shown with catheter assembly 10 is stylet 60 which can be received by outer catheter 30 to prevent the entrance of brain tissue into outer catheter 30 during insertion into the brain.
Outer catheter 30 is preferably between about 0.6 and 1.5 millimeters, most preferably about 1.0 millimeter and is comprised of polyurethane, silicone, polyimede, or other biocompatible material. Outer catheter 30 includes a lumen 33 which extends from proximal opening 31 to aperture 32. Outer catheter 30 also includes elements 40 which may provide for monitoring of brain tissue or for providing a location marker for determining the precise position of outer catheter 30 within the brain. As shown,
-11-elements 40 include distal contacts 41 which can sense brain activity in tissue region 81 via electrical, electrochemical, chemical or pressure changes within the brain.
Preferred contacts 41 are platinum, platinum iridium or other biocompatible conductive material. For pressure sensing, contact 41 is a miniature pressure-sensing contact which is preferably a miniature optical pressure transducer less than about 2 millimeters long. Brain activity sensed by distal contacts 41 is transmitted to an external connector through proximal contacts 48 and then to a computer or instrument which records and/or analyzes such activity. During insertion or implantation proximal contacts 48 remain outside of the patient and allow for connection to such an instrument. Proximal contacts 48 are preferably stainless steel or other alloys or materials which are noncorrosive conductors which can endure the sterilization process.
Inner catheter 50 is preferably polyimede, polyimede-coated glass or other similar material and includes a passageway 51 which extends from proximal end 53 to port 52. Passageway 51 has an inner diameter which may vary depending on the desired flow rate of fluid therethrough but is preferably between about 25 microns and 0.5 millimeters. As shown, port 52 is axially aligned with passageway 51 (as is aperture 32 with lumen 33) such that fluids may be transferred to or from the tissue region 81 at port 52, e.g, drugs may be administered to tissue region 81, cerebral spinal fluid may be withdrawn, or both. Inner catheter 50 is shown as including a luer fitting 54 which provides for connection with outer catheter 30.
FIGURES 2a and 2b depict alternate embodiments of outer catheter 30 in which lumen 33 has a closed end 34. In such embodiments, apertures 32 are positioned along the side or sides of the outer catheter. For instance, FIGURE
2a shows apertures 32 axially spaced along a line parallel to lumen 33. FIGURE 2b shows apertures 32 axially and radially spaced about outer catheter 30. In addition, outer catheter 30 is shown as including a luer fitting 36 providing for connection with inner catheter 50.
Preferred contacts 41 are platinum, platinum iridium or other biocompatible conductive material. For pressure sensing, contact 41 is a miniature pressure-sensing contact which is preferably a miniature optical pressure transducer less than about 2 millimeters long. Brain activity sensed by distal contacts 41 is transmitted to an external connector through proximal contacts 48 and then to a computer or instrument which records and/or analyzes such activity. During insertion or implantation proximal contacts 48 remain outside of the patient and allow for connection to such an instrument. Proximal contacts 48 are preferably stainless steel or other alloys or materials which are noncorrosive conductors which can endure the sterilization process.
Inner catheter 50 is preferably polyimede, polyimede-coated glass or other similar material and includes a passageway 51 which extends from proximal end 53 to port 52. Passageway 51 has an inner diameter which may vary depending on the desired flow rate of fluid therethrough but is preferably between about 25 microns and 0.5 millimeters. As shown, port 52 is axially aligned with passageway 51 (as is aperture 32 with lumen 33) such that fluids may be transferred to or from the tissue region 81 at port 52, e.g, drugs may be administered to tissue region 81, cerebral spinal fluid may be withdrawn, or both. Inner catheter 50 is shown as including a luer fitting 54 which provides for connection with outer catheter 30.
FIGURES 2a and 2b depict alternate embodiments of outer catheter 30 in which lumen 33 has a closed end 34. In such embodiments, apertures 32 are positioned along the side or sides of the outer catheter. For instance, FIGURE
2a shows apertures 32 axially spaced along a line parallel to lumen 33. FIGURE 2b shows apertures 32 axially and radially spaced about outer catheter 30. In addition, outer catheter 30 is shown as including a luer fitting 36 providing for connection with inner catheter 50.
-12-FIGURE 3 shows stylet 60 received within lumen 33 for insertion into the patient's brain. Stylet 60 prevents brain tissue from entering lumen 33 during insertion and may provide rigidity to outer catheter 30 if outer catheter 30 is not rigid.
FIGURE 4 shows inner catheter 50 received within lumen 33. As shown, distal portion 56 of inner catheter 50 extends through aperture 32 to reach the desired region in the brain. Port 52 is shown axially aligned with passageway 51 although additional ports 52 can be positioned along the sides of distal portion 56.
FIGURES 5a shows inner catheter 50 while FIGURES 5b, 5c and 5d show alternate embodiments of distal end 56 of inner catheter 50 in which port 52 is axially aligned with passageway 51 (FIGURE 5b), multiple ports 52 are axially spaced along a line parallel to passageway 51 (FIGURE 5c), and multiple ports 52 are axially and radially spaced about inner catheter 50 (FIGURE 5d). It is understood that an inner catheter 50 can include both an axially aligned port 52 and ports 52 positioned along its side.
FIGURES 6-14d pertain a preferred embodiment of the catheter assembly 10 in which outer catheter 30 includes an inflatable balloon 38. As shown in FIGURE
6, a conduit 37 leads to balloon 38 to provide for the introduction of a fluid to inflate balloon 38 and, if necessary to withdraw fluid from balloon 38 to cause deflation (in certain embodiments fluid permeates through balloon 38 to treat the tissue region surrounding balloon 38). As shown, conduit 37 terminates at a plug which can be connected to another device to receive or dispense fluid. Conduit 37 runs alongside lumen 33 and terminates at balloon 38. FIGURES 6-8 show the alternate embodiments in which apertures 32 are variously positioned as discussed above.
In each of FIGURES 6-8 elements 40 are distal contacts 41, and more specifically are macro contacts of the collar-type which circumscribe outer catheter 30.
Proximal contacts 3 8 connect to distal contacts 41 to communication brain activity from distal contacts 41 to a recording or analysis instrument. Proximal contacts 38 do not enter the patient's brain, instead they provide connection to such an instrument.
Balloon 38 can be inflated to block any insertion tract created when catheter assembly 10 is inserted into the brain such that any drug administered to the brain cannot migrate through any tract. In addition, balloon 38 may be inflated with a drug
FIGURE 4 shows inner catheter 50 received within lumen 33. As shown, distal portion 56 of inner catheter 50 extends through aperture 32 to reach the desired region in the brain. Port 52 is shown axially aligned with passageway 51 although additional ports 52 can be positioned along the sides of distal portion 56.
FIGURES 5a shows inner catheter 50 while FIGURES 5b, 5c and 5d show alternate embodiments of distal end 56 of inner catheter 50 in which port 52 is axially aligned with passageway 51 (FIGURE 5b), multiple ports 52 are axially spaced along a line parallel to passageway 51 (FIGURE 5c), and multiple ports 52 are axially and radially spaced about inner catheter 50 (FIGURE 5d). It is understood that an inner catheter 50 can include both an axially aligned port 52 and ports 52 positioned along its side.
FIGURES 6-14d pertain a preferred embodiment of the catheter assembly 10 in which outer catheter 30 includes an inflatable balloon 38. As shown in FIGURE
6, a conduit 37 leads to balloon 38 to provide for the introduction of a fluid to inflate balloon 38 and, if necessary to withdraw fluid from balloon 38 to cause deflation (in certain embodiments fluid permeates through balloon 38 to treat the tissue region surrounding balloon 38). As shown, conduit 37 terminates at a plug which can be connected to another device to receive or dispense fluid. Conduit 37 runs alongside lumen 33 and terminates at balloon 38. FIGURES 6-8 show the alternate embodiments in which apertures 32 are variously positioned as discussed above.
In each of FIGURES 6-8 elements 40 are distal contacts 41, and more specifically are macro contacts of the collar-type which circumscribe outer catheter 30.
Proximal contacts 3 8 connect to distal contacts 41 to communication brain activity from distal contacts 41 to a recording or analysis instrument. Proximal contacts 38 do not enter the patient's brain, instead they provide connection to such an instrument.
Balloon 38 can be inflated to block any insertion tract created when catheter assembly 10 is inserted into the brain such that any drug administered to the brain cannot migrate through any tract. In addition, balloon 38 may be inflated with a drug
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14 PCT/US2004/010788 or other fluid which is intended to be administered to the brain. In this manner, fluids may be transferred between the brain and the apertures 32 at the same time fluids are introduced to the brain through balloon 38 through permeation. Balloon 38 is particularly adept at administering fluids to the brain slowly over a period of time which may allow for effective introduction of the fluid to the brain.
FIGURES 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d differ from FIGURES 6-8 in that outer catheter 30 includes a distal portion which has a reduced diameter. Such an embodiment provides for minimized invasiveness at the targeted tissue region. FIGURES 9b, 9c and 9d are enlarged views of the distal portion about which apertures 32 may be variously positioned.
FIGURES 10-14d depict an outer catheter 30 which includes micro contacts 44 and/or macro contacts 45 and a lead 42 which communicates brain activity through connector 46. As shown, lead 42 runs alongside conduit 37 and lumen 33 to distal contacts 41 (micro contacts 44 and/or macro contacts 45). It is noted that sensing contacts 41 may be positioned on both the distal and proximal sides of balloon 38.
Such a design allows for monitoring of brain tissue which is being treated with drugs simultaneous with monitoring of brain tissue which is not being treated. Micro contacts 44 and apertures 32 are shown variously positioned in FIGURES 10-14d as apertures 32 were shown and discussed as being variously positioned above. For example, FIGURES 14b, 14c and 14d show the distal portions of outer catheter and have an axially aligned aperture 32 and axially spaced micro contacts 44 in a line parallel to lumen 33 (FIGURE 14b), micro contacts 44 and apertures 32 axially spaced in a line parallel to lumen 33 (FIGURE 14c) and radially and axially spaced apertures 32 and axially spaced micro contacts 44 (FIGURE 14d).
FIGURES 15 and 16 depict a catheter assembly 10 which includes a inner catheter 50 with a port 52 which is a micro dialysis membrane 55. In such an embodiment, outer catheter 30 includes apertures 32 which allow cerebral spinal fluid to reach membrane 55. Fluid moves through membrane 55 and is transferred through passageway 51 to external receptacles or analysis devices. In FIGURE 15, proximal opening 31 is axially aligned with outer catheter 30 such that lumen 33 passes through proximal contacts 48. In FIGURE 16, lumen 33 branches off of outer catheter 30 through a flexible tubing before reaching proximal contacts 48 (proximal contacts 48 are connected to distal contacts 41 by an unshown connection). Inner catheter is received in lumen 33 and moves into outer catheter 30 to ports 32. In such an embodiment, inner catheter is sufficiently flexible to navigate lumen 33.
FIGURE 17a shows catheter assembly 10 including an outer catheter 30 which has a location marker 43 as element 40. Location marker 43 is preferably comprised of a material which contains a mobile phase suitable for MRI imaging by commercial machines, and which is sufficiently X-Ray-opaque for adequate imaging on CT or X-ray. Catheters 30,50 also include threads 39,58 which provide for attachment to the patient's brain and between the catheters 30,50. Such an outer catheter 30 can be called a trajectory catheter when used in this manner. In a preferred method of use, trajectory catheter 30 is inserted into the brain and positioned at a desired location in the brain by using marker 43. Outer catheter 30 is then connected to the patient's skull by screwing threads 39 into the skull. Then inner catheter 50 is inserted through lumen 33 and connected to outer catheter 30 by threads 58.
FIGURE 17b shows the distal portions 56 of a set 59 of inner catheters including ports 52 which are variously positioned on distal portions 56 as shown. In certain preferred embodiments, inner catheters 50 of different lengths, such as those shown, are supplied with an outer catheter 30 such that, after inserting outer catheter 30 into the patient's brain, an inner catheter 50 of a specific length is selected to treat a desired tissue region at a known location beyond outer catheter 30. After treatment at that location, the inner catheter 50 can be removed and another inner catheter 50 of a different length and/or different port arrangement can be inserted into the patient's brain to treat a different desired tissue region. For instance, an inner catheter 50 which extends 0.5 cm beyond outer catheter 30 may be used to treat the tissue region 0.5 cm beyond outer catheter 30 and then removed from lumen 33 before another inner catheter 50 which extends 2.0 cm beyond outer catheter 30 is inserted through lumen 33 and used to treat the tissue region 2.0 cm beyond outer catheter 30. A set of inner catheters 50 is preferably provided with an outer catheter 30 such that a physician may select specific inner catheters 50 to treat the desired tissue regions. Such a set allows for specific treatment of different tissue regions, such as those found in and around
FIGURES 9a, 9b, 9c and 9d differ from FIGURES 6-8 in that outer catheter 30 includes a distal portion which has a reduced diameter. Such an embodiment provides for minimized invasiveness at the targeted tissue region. FIGURES 9b, 9c and 9d are enlarged views of the distal portion about which apertures 32 may be variously positioned.
FIGURES 10-14d depict an outer catheter 30 which includes micro contacts 44 and/or macro contacts 45 and a lead 42 which communicates brain activity through connector 46. As shown, lead 42 runs alongside conduit 37 and lumen 33 to distal contacts 41 (micro contacts 44 and/or macro contacts 45). It is noted that sensing contacts 41 may be positioned on both the distal and proximal sides of balloon 38.
Such a design allows for monitoring of brain tissue which is being treated with drugs simultaneous with monitoring of brain tissue which is not being treated. Micro contacts 44 and apertures 32 are shown variously positioned in FIGURES 10-14d as apertures 32 were shown and discussed as being variously positioned above. For example, FIGURES 14b, 14c and 14d show the distal portions of outer catheter and have an axially aligned aperture 32 and axially spaced micro contacts 44 in a line parallel to lumen 33 (FIGURE 14b), micro contacts 44 and apertures 32 axially spaced in a line parallel to lumen 33 (FIGURE 14c) and radially and axially spaced apertures 32 and axially spaced micro contacts 44 (FIGURE 14d).
FIGURES 15 and 16 depict a catheter assembly 10 which includes a inner catheter 50 with a port 52 which is a micro dialysis membrane 55. In such an embodiment, outer catheter 30 includes apertures 32 which allow cerebral spinal fluid to reach membrane 55. Fluid moves through membrane 55 and is transferred through passageway 51 to external receptacles or analysis devices. In FIGURE 15, proximal opening 31 is axially aligned with outer catheter 30 such that lumen 33 passes through proximal contacts 48. In FIGURE 16, lumen 33 branches off of outer catheter 30 through a flexible tubing before reaching proximal contacts 48 (proximal contacts 48 are connected to distal contacts 41 by an unshown connection). Inner catheter is received in lumen 33 and moves into outer catheter 30 to ports 32. In such an embodiment, inner catheter is sufficiently flexible to navigate lumen 33.
FIGURE 17a shows catheter assembly 10 including an outer catheter 30 which has a location marker 43 as element 40. Location marker 43 is preferably comprised of a material which contains a mobile phase suitable for MRI imaging by commercial machines, and which is sufficiently X-Ray-opaque for adequate imaging on CT or X-ray. Catheters 30,50 also include threads 39,58 which provide for attachment to the patient's brain and between the catheters 30,50. Such an outer catheter 30 can be called a trajectory catheter when used in this manner. In a preferred method of use, trajectory catheter 30 is inserted into the brain and positioned at a desired location in the brain by using marker 43. Outer catheter 30 is then connected to the patient's skull by screwing threads 39 into the skull. Then inner catheter 50 is inserted through lumen 33 and connected to outer catheter 30 by threads 58.
FIGURE 17b shows the distal portions 56 of a set 59 of inner catheters including ports 52 which are variously positioned on distal portions 56 as shown. In certain preferred embodiments, inner catheters 50 of different lengths, such as those shown, are supplied with an outer catheter 30 such that, after inserting outer catheter 30 into the patient's brain, an inner catheter 50 of a specific length is selected to treat a desired tissue region at a known location beyond outer catheter 30. After treatment at that location, the inner catheter 50 can be removed and another inner catheter 50 of a different length and/or different port arrangement can be inserted into the patient's brain to treat a different desired tissue region. For instance, an inner catheter 50 which extends 0.5 cm beyond outer catheter 30 may be used to treat the tissue region 0.5 cm beyond outer catheter 30 and then removed from lumen 33 before another inner catheter 50 which extends 2.0 cm beyond outer catheter 30 is inserted through lumen 33 and used to treat the tissue region 2.0 cm beyond outer catheter 30. A set of inner catheters 50 is preferably provided with an outer catheter 30 such that a physician may select specific inner catheters 50 to treat the desired tissue regions. Such a set allows for specific treatment of different tissue regions, such as those found in and around
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In some embodiments, outer catheter has apertures on its side (not shown) which correspond to ports 52. In other embodiments, outer catheter has only a open ended lumen 33 such that the aperture is aligned with lumen 33, and inner catheter 50 includes ports 52 on its distal portion which extends out of lumen 33 when inserted into the patient's brain. Outer catheter 30 can further include contacts 41 as disclosed in the prior figures.
While the invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments by way of illustration, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true scope and spirit of the invention.
In some embodiments, outer catheter has apertures on its side (not shown) which correspond to ports 52. In other embodiments, outer catheter has only a open ended lumen 33 such that the aperture is aligned with lumen 33, and inner catheter 50 includes ports 52 on its distal portion which extends out of lumen 33 when inserted into the patient's brain. Outer catheter 30 can further include contacts 41 as disclosed in the prior figures.
While the invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments by way of illustration, many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true scope and spirit of the invention.
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1. A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of the brain of a patient comprising:
= an outer catheter having an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a lumen, the element being adapted to monitor electrical changes in brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter; and = an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region to deliver treatment.
= an outer catheter having an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a lumen, the element being adapted to monitor electrical changes in brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter; and = an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region to deliver treatment.
2. The catheter assembly of claim 1 further comprising a rigid stylet sized to be received within the lumen for inserting the outer catheter into the patient's brain, the stylet being removable prior to insertion of the inner catheter into the lumen.
3. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the aperture is axially aligned with the lumen whereby the inner catheter can extend through the aperture when the inner catheter is received within the lumen.
4. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer catheter has a closed distal end and at least two apertures in communication with respect to the lumen and spaced from the distal end along the distal portion.
5. The catheter assembly of claim 4 wherein the apertures are spaced axially along the distal portion.
6. The catheter assembly of claim 4 or 5 wherein the apertures are spaced radially about the distal portion.
7. The catheter assembly of claim 3 or 4 wherein the port is positioned at a distal end of the inner catheter.
8. The catheter assembly of claim 3, 4 or 7 wherein the inner catheter has a distal portion and at least two ports in communication with respect to the passageway and spaced along the distal portion.
9. The catheter assembly of claim 8 wherein the ports are spaced axially along the distal portion of the inner catheter.
10. The catheter assembly of claim 8 or 9 wherein the ports are spaced radially about the distal portion of the inner catheter.
11. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the element is at least one contact that monitors brain activity within the patient's brain.
12. The catheter assembly of claim 11 wherein the brain activity being monitored is electrical activity.
13. The catheter assembly of claim 11 wherein the contact is at least one macro-contact circumscribing the distal portion.
14. The catheter assembly of claim 13 wherein the macro-contact is a plurality of macro-contacts spaced axially along the distal portion.
15. The catheter assembly of claim 11 wherein the contact is at least one micro-contact.
16. The catheter assembly of claim 15 wherein the micro-contact is a plurality of micro-contacts spaced axially and radially along the distal portion.
17. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the element is at least one contact that provides electrical stimulation to the tissue region.
18. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the element is at least one sensor that senses brain activity in the tissue region.
19. The catheter assembly of claim 18 wherein the sensor senses chemical activity within the tissue region.
20. The catheter assembly of claim 18 wherein the sensor senses temperature changes within the tissue region.
21. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the element is a location marker to identify the position of the outer catheter within the brain.
22. The catheter assembly of claim 21 wherein the location marker is adapted to be identified by magnetic resonance imaging.
23. The catheter assembly of claim 21 or 22 wherein the location marker is adapted to be identified by computerized x-ray tomography.
24. The catheter assembly of claim I wherein the element is a plurality of elements spaced axially and radially along the distal portion.
25. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer catheter has a proximal portion and at least one proximal-contact along the proximal portion, the proximal-contact being conductively connected with at least one element through a lead.
26. The catheter assembly of claim 25 wherein the proximal portion includes a plurality of proximal-contacts and a connector adapted to receive the proximal-contacts is secured with respect to the proximal portion.
27. The catheter assembly of claim 26 wherein the connector extends outward from the proximal portion, the connector having a housing formed to position the proximal-contacts in a linear array and a conduit enclosing the lead extending from the housing to the proximal portion.
28. The catheter assembly of claim 25 wherein the lumen includes a flexible channel extending outward from the proximal portion at a point distal to the proximal-contact, the channel defining the opening.
29. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer catheter has a proximal end and the opening is positioned at the proximal end.
30. The catheter assembly of claim 29 wherein the outer catheter has a tapered fitting at the proximal end, the tapered fitting being configured for removable engagement to a fitting at the proximal end of the inner catheter.
31. The catheter assembly of claim 30 wherein the tapered fitting is a luer fitting.
32. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer catheter has a proximal portion and a conduit extending from the proximal portion to the inflatable balloon secured to the distal portion.
33. The catheter assembly of claim 32 wherein the balloon is inflatable with at least one drug and the balloon is formed from a material permeable to the drug such that the drug can be introduced into the brain through the balloon.
34. The catheter assembly of claim 32 or 33 wherein the balloon is positioned along the outer catheter proximally adjacent to the aperture, the balloon being adapted to seal upon inflation a tract created upon insertion of the outer catheter into the brain.
35. The catheter assembly of claim 32, 33 or 34 wherein the balloon is positioned proximal to the element.
36. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer catheter has an externally-threaded proximal portion such that the outer catheter may be screwed into the skull of the patient.
37. The catheter assembly of claim 36 wherein the inner catheter has an externally-threaded proximal portion threadably received by the outer catheter to firmly secure the inner catheter to the outer catheter.
38. The catheter assembly of claim 37 wherein the inner catheter further includes a flexible conduit extending outward from a proximal fitting to a tapered inlet, the inlet being in fluid communication with the passageway through the conduit and fitting.
39. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the inner catheter includes a port with a dialysis membrane adapted to receive cerebral spinal fluid.
40. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer catheter has a proximal portion with a first diameter and the distal portion has a second diameter such that the second diameter is less than the first diameter to reduce the degree of contact with the tissue region by the outer catheter when inserted into the patient's brain.
41. The catheter assembly of claim 1 wherein the inner catheter is a first inner catheter chosen from a plurality of different inner catheters, each inner catheter being sized to be received within the lumen; having a proximal end, at least one port and a passageway in communication with respect to the proximal end and the at least one port;
and adapted to deliver treatment agents to a tissue region within the patient's brain.
and adapted to deliver treatment agents to a tissue region within the patient's brain.
42. The catheter assembly of claim 41 wherein at least first and second inner catheters are chosen from the plurality of inner catheters, the first inner catheter having a first length for delivering the treatment agents to a first tissue region and the second inner catheter having a second length for delivering the treatment agents to a second tissue region.
43. The catheter assembly of claim 42 wherein each inner catheter is adapted to extend through the aperture when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen.
44. The catheter assembly of claim 43 wherein the outer catheter has a distal end and the aperture is positioned at the distal end.
45. The catheter assembly of claim 44 wherein the second length is greater than the first length such that the second tissue region is at a greater distance distal from the aperture than the first tissue region.
46. The catheter assembly of claim 41 wherein each inner catheter has a distal end and the port on each inner catheter is positioned at the distal end.
47. The catheter assembly of claim 41 wherein each inner catheter has a plurality of ports in a distinct arrangement.
48. The catheter assembly of claim 1, 41 or 42 wherein the treatment agents are fluids.
49. The catheter assembly of claim 48 wherein the fluids are drugs.
50. The catheter assembly of claim 49 wherein the drugs are treatment directed against tumors.
51. A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of the brain of a patient comprising:
= an outer catheter having at least one element adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain, at least one aperture and a lumen; and = an inner catheter sized to be snugly received within the lumen and having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region and the outer catheter including a tapered fitting at a proximal end of the lumen, the fitting being adapted to be frictionally received by the inner catheter upon non-radial and substantially axial insertion of the inner catheter into the lumen and to be engaged by the inner catheter following insertion, whereby unintended relative movement between the outer catheter and inner catheter upon engagement is avoided.
= an outer catheter having at least one element adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain, at least one aperture and a lumen; and = an inner catheter sized to be snugly received within the lumen and having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region and the outer catheter including a tapered fitting at a proximal end of the lumen, the fitting being adapted to be frictionally received by the inner catheter upon non-radial and substantially axial insertion of the inner catheter into the lumen and to be engaged by the inner catheter following insertion, whereby unintended relative movement between the outer catheter and inner catheter upon engagement is avoided.
52. A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of the brain of a patient comprising:
an outer catheter having an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a lumen, the element being adapted to monitor chemical changes in brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter; and = an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region.
an outer catheter having an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a lumen, the element being adapted to monitor chemical changes in brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter; and = an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region.
53. A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of the brain of a patient comprising:
= an outer catheter having an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a closed lumen, the element being adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter; and = an inner catheter having a distal end contained within the outer catheter when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen and the inner catheter having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region
= an outer catheter having an exterior surface and a distal end, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloon, at least one aperture and a closed lumen, the element being adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to the distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter; and = an inner catheter having a distal end contained within the outer catheter when the inner catheter is inserted into the lumen and the inner catheter having a passageway extending between a proximal end and at least one port, the lumen being adapted to guide the inner catheter to the tissue region
54. A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a tissue region of the brain of a patient comprising:
= an outer catheter having a proximal end, an opening at the proximal end, at least one element and at least one aperture, the outer catheter defining a lumen in communication with respect to the opening and the at least one aperture, the element being adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to a distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter, and the proximal end including an attachment member formed thereat and adapted to be directly attached to the patient's skull after the outer catheter is placed in the tissue region; and an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway and at least one port in communication with respect to the passageway.
= an outer catheter having a proximal end, an opening at the proximal end, at least one element and at least one aperture, the outer catheter defining a lumen in communication with respect to the opening and the at least one aperture, the element being adapted to monitor brain activity within the tissue region, to electronically stimulate the tissue region, or to provide information on a precise position of the element when the element is located entirely within the brain and being mounted proximal to a distal end of the outer catheter upon an exterior surface of a distal portion of the outer catheter, and the proximal end including an attachment member formed thereat and adapted to be directly attached to the patient's skull after the outer catheter is placed in the tissue region; and an inner catheter sized to be received within the lumen and having a passageway and at least one port in communication with respect to the passageway.
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