US20020082548A1 - Multi lumen catheter shaft - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to the field of intravascular catheters, and particularly to a catheter suitable for angioplasty and/or stent deployment, and the like.
- PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
- a guiding catheter is advanced in the patient's vasculature until the distal tip of the guiding catheter is seated in the ostium of a desired coronary artery.
- a guidewire is first advanced out of the distal end of the guiding catheter into the patient's coronary artery until the distal end of the guidewire crosses a lesion to be dilated.
- a dilatation catheter having an inflatable balloon on the distal portion thereof, is advanced into the patient's coronary anatomy over the previously introduced guidewire until the balloon of the dilatation catheter is properly positioned across the lesion.
- the dilatation balloon is inflated with inflation fluid one or more times to a predetermined size at relatively high pressures so that the stenosis is compressed against the arterial wall and the wall expanded to open up the vascular passageway.
- the inflated diameter of the balloon is approximately the same diameter as the native diameter of the body lumen being dilated so as to complete the dilatation but not overexpand the artery wall.
- angioplasty procedures there may be restenosis of the artery, i.e. reformation of the arterial blockage, which necessitates either another angioplasty procedure, or some other method of repairing or strengthening the dilated area.
- an intravascular prosthesis generally called a stent
- Stents may also be used to repair vessels having an intimal flap or dissection or to generally strengthen a weakened section of a vessel or to maintain its patency.
- Stents are usually delivered to a desired location within a coronary artery in a contracted condition on a balloon of a catheter which is similar in many respects to a balloon angioplasty catheter, and expanded within the patient's artery to a larger diameter by expansion of the balloon.
- the balloon is deflated to remove the catheter and the stent left in place within the artery at the site of the dilated lesion. See for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,507,768 (Lau et aL.) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,458,615 (Klemm et al.), which are incorporated herein by reference.
- stents are used to keep open a stenosed vessel, and strengthen the dilated area by remaining inside the vessel.
- the stent may be mounted on a balloon catheter and deployed at the same time the balloon is inflated to dilate the stenotic region.
- the invention is generally directed to an intraluminal catheter system with an improved transition between a proximal shaft portion and a more flexible distal shaft portion.
- the improvement provides enhanced flexibility and kink-resistance, thus, facilitating advancement through tortuous anatomy.
- the present catheters may be used for either or both angioplasty and stent deployment.
- the catheters of the present invention includes an elongated shaft having proximal and distal shaft sections, an inflatable member disposed on the distal shaft section and having proximal and distal ends and an interior chamber.
- a guidewire receiving lumen extends along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section and at least a portion of the distal shaft section and extends distally to the shaft distal end.
- An inflation lumen extends along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section and at least a portion of the distal shaft section to a point proximal to a shaft distal end and is in fluid communication with the inflatable member interior chamber.
- the proximal shaft section has a plurality of tubular members forming non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the inflation lumen.
- the proximal shaft section has multiple non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the inflation lumen. In one embodiment, there are at least three non-concentric lumens while in another embodiment there are at least four such lumens.
- the distal shaft section includes an outer tubular member with a proximal extremity disposed about and securely attached to a distal extremity of the proximal In one embodiment, the proximal extremity of the outer tubular member forms a seal with at least a portion of each of the proximal shaft lumens.
- all of the proximal shaft lumens except the guidewire lumen are non-guidewire receiving lumens circumferencially disposed about the guidewire receiving lumen.
- the multiple non-concentric lumens are disposed such that the transverse centers of the non-guidewire receiving lumens form a triangular arrangement.
- the non-guidewire lumens are inflation lumens usable in the delivery of all fluids, such as inflation fluids, to and from the catheter.
- the non-guidewire lumens are longitudinally set apart with the guidewire receiving lumen extending distally beyond the non-guidewire lumens.
- the distal shaft section includes an inner tubular member extending along at least a portion of the outer tubular member to the shaft distal end.
- the inner tubular member forms at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen in the distal shaft section and defines with the outer tubular member at least a portion of the inflation lumen.
- the guidewire receiving lumen includes a proximal guidewire receiving lumen, and a distal guidewire receiving lumen formed by the inner tubular member in the distal shaft section, with the two guidewire lumens being in fluid communication with one another.
- a proximal extremity of the inner tubular member is sealingly disposed about a distal extremity of the proximal guidewire lumen and forming a junction therebetween.
- the inner tubular member extends proximally within the proximal guidewire receiving lumen to the shaft proximal end.
- a reinforcing member such as a coil, extends within at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen, preferably, within at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen extending in the distal shaft section.
- the outer tubular member can be tapered the distal direction.
- the tapering of the outer tubular member can be continuous or in steps.
- the catheter of the present invention provides an improved design with superior pushability in the proximal shaft section, a greater degree of flexibility in the distal shaft section for more distal advancement of the catheter and an intermediate shaft section with a smoother, more flexible transition between the proximal and distal shaft sections.
- the catheters of the present invention provide enhanced deflation/inflation performance as well as improved reliability, as for example, little or no inner member collapse. Furthermore, the present invention provides a more balanced distribution of the inflation/deflation lumens, hence, improved guide wire movement within the guide wire lumen.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic, elevational view, partially in section, of a catheter system embodying features of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 2 - 2 .
- FIG. 3 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 3 - 3 .
- FIG. 4 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 4 - 4 .
- FIG. 5A is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 5 A- 5 A.
- FIG. 5B is a transverse cross sectional view of another embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 5 B- 5 B showing the junction.
- FIG. 6 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 6 - 6 .
- FIG. 7A is a is schematic, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 1 along a portion of the distal shaft section.
- FIG. 7B is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 7 taken along lines 7 B- 7 B.
- FIG. 8A is a schematic, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 7A showing the inner tubular member extending along substantially the entire length of the proximal guidewire lumen.
- FIG. 8B is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 8A taken along lines 8 B- 8 B.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 7 along a portion of the distal shaft section showing the guidewire lumen including a coil member.
- FIG. 10 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 9 taken along lines 10 - 10 .
- FIG. 11 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 10 showing the coil extending to the proximal end of the catheter shaft.
- FIG. 12 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 11 taken along lines 12 - 12 .
- FIG. 13 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 7 showing a stiffening mandrel disposed along the interior of one of the inflation lumens.
- FIG. 14 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 13 taken along lines 14 - 14 .
- FIG. 15 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 13 taken along lines 15 - 15 showing one of the lumens having a solid interior.
- FIG. 16 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 showing the proximal catheter shaft having a solid wall thickness between the adjacent non-guidewire lumens.
- FIG. 17 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 17 - 17 showing the proximal catheter shaft including three lumens.
- FIG. 18 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines 18 - 18 .
- FIG. 19 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 1 showing an exterior jacket disposed along at least a portion of the catheter shaft.
- FIG. 20 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 19 taken along lines 20 - 20 .
- FIG. 21 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of catheter system of FIG. 19 taken along lines 21 - 21 .
- FIG. 22 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 1 after the lumens are first trimmed.
- FIG. 23 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 22 showing the exterior surface of the guidewire lumen after reshaping.
- FIG. 24 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 18 after the lumens are first trimmed.
- FIG. 25 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 24 showing the exterior surface of the guidewire lumen after reshaping.
- FIGS. 1 through 6 illustrate an intravascular catheter 10 embodying features of the invention and generally including an elongated catheter shaft 13 with a proximal shaft section 16 , a distal shaft section 19 , and a radially expansive inflatable balloon 22 with an interior chamber 25 on a distal portion 28 of the distal shaft section 19 .
- An adapter 31 is shown mounted on a proximal end 34 of the proximal shaft section 16 .
- the proximal shaft section 16 includes a plurality of lumens 37 extending from the proximal end 34 of the proximal shaft section 16 to at least a proximal portion 40 of the distal shaft section 19 .
- One of the lumens 37 is a guidewire lumen 43 extending distally to a shaft distal end 46 for slidably receiving a guidewire 49 therein.
- At least one of a remaining lumens 52 which are not guidewire lumens, forms at least part of an inflation lumen 55 extending along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section 16 to a point within the distal shaft section 19 .
- the non-guidewire lumens 52 include a plurality of the inflation lumens 55 , more preferably, as many as there are lumens 37 less the guidewire lumen 43 , as for example, inflation lumens 58 , 61 , and 64 , shown in FIG. 1.
- inflation lumen 55 is meant to include a lumen used for both inflation and/or deflation of the inflatable member 22 , as well as, lumens used separately for inflation, deflation, or any other fluid delivery, to and from the shaft 13 .
- the distal shaft section 19 includes an outer tubular member 67 having a proximal extremity 70 disposed about and securely attached to a distal extremity 73 of the proximal shaft section 16 at a junction 76 .
- the outer tubular member 67 forms a seal 79 with at least a portion of the exterior of the non-guidewire lumens 52 , preferably, also the guidewire lumen 43 .
- the seal at the junction 76 can be formed in any suitable form, such as a laser seal (FIG. 5A) or an adhesive seal (FIG. 5B).
- the distal shaft section 19 further includes at least a portion of the guidewire lumen 43 .
- a single annular inflation lumen 82 defined at least in part, by the outer tubular member 67 and at least a portion of the exterior of the guidewire lumen 43 is in fluid communication with at least one of the inflation lumens 55 and extends to a location spaced proximal to the distal end 46 of the catheter shaft 13 .
- the distal shaft section 19 optionally, along its proximal portion 40 extending from a distal shaft section proximal end to a proximal balloon seal 91 can be tapered in the distal direction to a smaller transverse dimension, to include a first non-tapered portion 94 followed by a tapering portion 97 .
- the tapering portion 97 may be a continuous taper, or in the alternative, include non-tapering segments. As shown in FIG. 1, the tapering portion 97 includes a tapered segment 100 , with a non-tapered segment 103 , disposed distal to the tapered segment 100 .
- the lumens 37 at a proximal portion 106 thereof form a distal seal 109 with the adapter 31 .
- the guidewire lumen 43 extends further proximally forming a proximal seal 112 with the adapter 31 .
- the inflation lumens 55 are circumferentially disposed about the guidewire lumen 43 .
- the center of each of the inflation lumens 55 is 120° apart from the center of an adjacent inflation lumen 55 .
- a wall thickness 115 of each of the inflation lumens 55 is substantially the same, including a wall thickness 118 between the guidewire lumen 43 and an adjacent inflation lumen 55 .
- each of the adjacent inflation lumens 55 is set apart from an adjacent inflation lumen 55 such that the inflation lumens 55 are not in an abutting relationship with one another.
- the inflation lumens 55 may be of a dimension such that their exterior walls may come into contact with one another, as for example shown in other embodiments such as FIG. 15 below.
- the catheter 10 of the present invention has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 135 cm to about 145 cm, preferably from about 142 cm to about 144 cm, normally 143 cm.
- the proximal shaft section 16 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 90 cm to about 120 cm, preferably from about 100 cm to about 115 cm, normally 110 cm.
- Distal and proximal adapter seals 109 and 112 have a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 0.8 cm to about 1.2 cm, preferably, from about 0.9 cm to about 1.0 cm.
- the seal 79 between the proximal extremity 70 of the outer tubular member 67 and the distal extremity 73 of the proximal shaft section 16 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 0.5 cm to about 1.5 cm, preferably, from about 0.5 cm to about 0.7 cm.
- the inflation lumens 55 are circular with a uniform wall thickness and having an inner diameter ranging from about 0.008 inch to about 0.020 inch, more preferably, from about 0.09 inch to about 0.011 inch; and an outer diameter ranging from about 0.014 inch to about 0.026 inch, more preferably, from about 0.015 inch to about 0.017 inch.
- the guidewire lumen 43 has an inner diameter ranging from about 0.014 inch to about 0.022 inch, more preferably, from about 0.016 inch to about 0.018 inch; and an outer diameter ranging from about 0.020 inch to about 0.028 inch, more preferably, from about 0.022 inch to about 0.024 inch.
- the proximal shaft section 16 at its greatest transverse dimension 121 has a dimension ranging from about 0.040 inch to about 0.076 inch, preferably, from about 0.042 inch to about 0.048 inch.
- the inflation lumens 55 preferably, are longitudinally set apart and terminate within the outer tubular member 67 , at a point distal to the junction 76 , with the guidewire lumen 43 extending the farthest distally. In the embodiment features of which illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 6, the guidewire lumen 43 extends distally to the distal end 46 of the shaft 13 .
- the shortest inflation lumen 58 extends within the outer tubular member 67 in a range from about 1.5 cm to about 2.5 cm, preferably, from about 1.0 cm to about 2.0 cm, typically, 1.5 cm.
- the inflation lumens 55 are longitudinally set apart from each other in a range from about 1.5 cm to about 3.0 cm, preferably, from about 2.0 cm to about 2.5 cm, typically 2.0 cm.
- the distal shaft section 19 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 15 cm to about 50 cm, preferably from about 25 cm to about 45 cm, normally 35 cm.
- the proximal portion 40 of the distal shaft section 19 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 12 cm to about 50 cm, preferably, ranging from about 22 cm to about 42 cm, typically, about 25 cm.
- the first non-tapered portion 94 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 5 cm to about 50 cm, preferably, from about 5 cm to about 15 cm, typically 5 cm;
- the tapering portion 97 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 5.0 cm to about 45 cm, preferably, from about 7 cm to about 25 cm, typically 7.5 to 10 cm; with the first tapered segment 100 having a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 5 cm to about 20 cm, preferably, from about 7.5 cm to about 10 cm, typically 7.5 cm; and the non-tapered segment 103 having a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 1 cm to about 25.0 cm, preferably, from about 19 cm to about 21 cm, typically 20 cm.
- the distal shaft section 19 has a first transverse outer dimension (i.e., outer diameter) at the non-tapered portion 94 ranging from about 0.042 inch to about 0.080 inch, preferably, from about 0.045 inch to about 0.052 inch, typically 0.050 inch, with a tapering outer diameter along the first tapered segment 100 , and tapering to a distal outer diameter at the non-tapered segment 103 of the tapering portion 97 ranging from about 0.030 inch to about 0.050 inch, typically 0.032 inch.
- a first transverse outer dimension i.e., outer diameter
- the distal shaft section 19 has a first inner diameter at the nontapered portion 94 ranging from about 0.038 inch to about 0.076 inch, preferably, from about 0.040 inch to about 0.050 inch, typically 0.045 inch, with a tapering inner diameter along the first tapered segment 100 , and tapering to a distal inner diameter at the non-tapered segment 103 of the tapering portion 97 ranging from about 0.026 inch to about 0.030 inch, typically 0.028 inch.
- the guidewire lumen 43 is formed of at least two lumens, proximal and distal guidewire lumens 124 and 127 , respectively; fluidically connected at a point 128 within the outer tubular member 67 in the distal shaft section 19 .
- the proximal guidewire lumen 124 is formed as part of the plurality of lumens 37 , with the distal guidewire lumen 127 at the distal shaft section 19 , formed of an inner tubular member 130 .
- the inner tubular member 130 at a proximal extremity 133 is sealingly disposed about a distal extremity 136 of the proximal guidewire lumen 124 , forming a seal 137 .
- the seal 137 may be formed by adhesive or laser bond or the like, and is preferably, located along the first non-tapered portion 94 of the outer tubular member 67 .
- the seal 137 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 0.7 cm to about 0.3 cm, preferably from about 0.4 cm to about 0.5 cm, typically, 0.5 cm.
- a distal end 138 of the proximal guidewire lumen 124 is longitudinally set apart from a distal end 139 of the longest inflation lumen 64 in a range from about 0.5 cm to about 1.5 cm, preferably, from about 0.8 cm to about 1.2 cm, typically 1.0 cm.
- the inner tubular member 130 may extend along substantially the entire length of the proximal guidewire lumen 124 .
- the inner tubular member 130 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 142 cm to about 152 cm, preferably, from about 149 cm to about 151 cm, typically about 150 cm; an outer diameter ranging from about 0.018 inch to about 0.028 inch, preferably, from about 0.018 inch to about 0.025 inch, typically about 0.018 inch; and an inner diameter ranging from about 0.014 inch to about 0.022 inch, preferably, from about 0.016 inch to about 0.018 inch, typically about 0.016 inch to 0.0165 inch.
- a reinforcing member such as a coil member 142 is inserted into a portion of the guidewire lumen 43 , such as a distal portion 145 of the proximal guidewire lumen 124 of FIG. 7.
- the coil member 142 preferably, extends proximally from the distal end 138 of the proximal guidewire lumen 124 to a point, preferably, distal to the seal 79 formed between the outer tubular member 67 and the distal extremity 73 of the proximal shaft section 16 .
- the coil member 142 extends proximally to a proximal end 145 of the of the guidewire lumen 43 .
- the coil member 142 preferably, has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 40 cm to about 120 cm, preferably, ranging from about 100 cm to about 115 cm, typically, 110 cm.
- the coil has a pitch between the adjacent turns of typically 0.012 inch.
- a stiffening mandrel 150 metallic or polymeric, may be disposed along the interior of one of the inflation lumens 55 .
- the stiffening mandrel is loosely fitted within the host inflation lumen.
- one of the non-guide wire lumens 52 ′ is a solid member.
- the proximal shaft section 16 ′ has an outer surface 153 with a solid wall thickness 156 between the adjacent inflation lumens 55 ′ (i.e., no gap).
- the proximal shaft section 16 ′′ includes three lumens 37 ′′, one of which is a guidewire lumen 43 ′′ and the others are non-guidewire lumens 52 ′′, including at least one inflation lumen 55 ′′.
- the non-guidewire lumens 52 ′′ are disposed about the guidewire lumen 43 , each in a different transverse plane.
- the non-guidewire lumens 52 ′′ are circumferentially disposed about the guidewire lumen 43 ′′ providing a substantially balanced distribution of weight on the transverse dimension of the proximal shaft section 16 ′′.
- the non-guidewire lumens 52 ′′ preferably as shown in FIG.
- At least a portion of the proximal and distal shaft sections, 16 and 19 may include an exterior jacket 170 .
- the proximal shaft section 16 may be formed of Nylon 12 ; polyether block amides available under the trade name Pebax from Atochem; polyurethanes; polyester block copolymers (containing one or more of the following glycols) comprising hard segments of polyethylene-terephthalate or polybutylene-terephthalate, and soft segments of polyether such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol or polytetramethylene glycol ethers, such as those available under the trade name Hytrel from DuPont; polyesters available from Dutch State Mines under the trade name Arnitel; or blends thereof.
- polyether block amides available under the trade name Pebax from Atochem
- polyurethanes polyester block copolymers (containing one or more of the following glycols) comprising hard segments of polyethylene-terephthalate or polybutylene-terephthalate, and soft segments of polyether such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol or polytetramethylene glycol ethers,
- the outer tubular member 67 may be formed of a polymeric material, including nylons; polyether block amides such as Pebax; polyurethanes; polyester block copolymers (containing one or more of the following glycols) comprising hard segments of polyethylene-terephthalate or polybutylene-terephthalate, and soft segments of polyether such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol or polytetramethylene glycol ethers, such as those available under the trade name Hytrel; polyesters under the trade name Arnitel; or blends thereof.
- the outer tubular member 67 is preferably formed at least in part of Nylon 12 .
- the inner tubular member 130 may be formed from a lubricious material such as high density polyethylene, polyimide, PEEK, or a braided combination thereof, and preferably, is of a tri-layer tubular construction including high density polyethylene as an inner layer, a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid such as Primacor from Dow Chemical Co. as a middle layer, and a nylon as the outer layer.
- a lubricious material such as high density polyethylene, polyimide, PEEK, or a braided combination thereof, and preferably, is of a tri-layer tubular construction including high density polyethylene as an inner layer, a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid such as Primacor from Dow Chemical Co. as a middle layer, and a nylon as the outer layer.
- the coil member 142 and the stiffening mandrel 150 may, independently, be formed of a metallic material, and are preferably, formed of 304 v stainless steel, NiTi alloy, MP35N, Elgiloy and the like. Non-metallic materials may also be used such as braided polyimide, and high strength polymers such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyetherketone, and polyketone.
- PEEK polyetheretherketone
- the exterior jacket 170 may be formed of any nylon, polyether block amides such as Pebax, copolymers of ethylene and acrylic acid such as Primacor from Dow Chemical Co., and polyolefins such as Plexar from Equistar Chemical Co., or any combination thereof.
- the exterior polymeric jacket 170 is preferably formed at least in part of nylon.
- the jacket 170 as shown in FIG. 21, has a two layered structure, an outer layer 171 being relatively lubricious to facilitate advancement of the catheter through the lumen of a guiding catheter, other lumens and ports, and an inner layer 172 being of high strength to withstand the pressures of the inflation fluid.
- the balloon 22 may be formed of suitable compliant, non-compliant, or hybrid compliant material, including thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers depending upon the end use, e.g. dilatation, stent delivery etc.
- the presently preferred balloon polymeric material is a relatively compliant polyether block amide such as Pebax 70 sold by Elf Atochem. Other materials include Nylon 11 and 12 and Pebax 72 .
- Compliant polymeric materials i.e. compliant within the working expansion of the balloon, which provide a wingless balloon and which have substantially elastic recoil during deflation are also suitable for stent delivery work.
- Other desirable polymeric materials for balloon manufacture include polyurethanes such as TECOTHANE.
- a multi-lumen shaft is first extruded.
- the various lumens 37 are then trimmed, preferably at an angle, longitudinally by first inserting a mandrel into the other lumens which may be adversely affected during the trimming process.
- the exterior surface of the guidewire lumen 180 is then reshaped (e.g. using heat) to smooth the exterior surface 183 as seen in FIGS. 22 and 23.
- the catheter shaft assembly is then constructed according to conventional techniques.
- FIGS. 24 and 25 show a similar process for the alternate catheter of FIG. 18.
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Abstract
The invention is generally directed to an intraluminal catheter systems including an elongated shaft having proximal and distal shaft sections, and an inflatable member disposed on the distal shaft section and having an interior chamber. A guidewire receiving lumen extends along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section and at least a portion of the distal shaft section and extends distally to the shaft distal end. An inflation lumen extends along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section and at least a portion of the distal shaft section to a point proximal to a shaft distal end and is in fluid communication with the inflatable member interior chamber. The proximal shaft section has multiple non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the inflation lumen.
Description
- The invention relates to the field of intravascular catheters, and particularly to a catheter suitable for angioplasty and/or stent deployment, and the like.
- In percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedures a guiding catheter is advanced in the patient's vasculature until the distal tip of the guiding catheter is seated in the ostium of a desired coronary artery. A guidewire is first advanced out of the distal end of the guiding catheter into the patient's coronary artery until the distal end of the guidewire crosses a lesion to be dilated. A dilatation catheter, having an inflatable balloon on the distal portion thereof, is advanced into the patient's coronary anatomy over the previously introduced guidewire until the balloon of the dilatation catheter is properly positioned across the lesion. Once properly positioned, the dilatation balloon is inflated with inflation fluid one or more times to a predetermined size at relatively high pressures so that the stenosis is compressed against the arterial wall and the wall expanded to open up the vascular passageway. Generally, the inflated diameter of the balloon is approximately the same diameter as the native diameter of the body lumen being dilated so as to complete the dilatation but not overexpand the artery wall. After the balloon is finally deflated, blood flow resumes through the dilated artery and the dilatation catheter and the guidewire can be removed therefrom.
- In such angioplasty procedures, there may be restenosis of the artery, i.e. reformation of the arterial blockage, which necessitates either another angioplasty procedure, or some other method of repairing or strengthening the dilated area. To reduce the restenosis rate of angioplasty alone and to strengthen the dilated area, physicians now normally implant an intravascular prosthesis, generally called a stent, inside the artery at the site of the lesion. Stents may also be used to repair vessels having an intimal flap or dissection or to generally strengthen a weakened section of a vessel or to maintain its patency. Stents are usually delivered to a desired location within a coronary artery in a contracted condition on a balloon of a catheter which is similar in many respects to a balloon angioplasty catheter, and expanded within the patient's artery to a larger diameter by expansion of the balloon. The balloon is deflated to remove the catheter and the stent left in place within the artery at the site of the dilated lesion. See for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,507,768 (Lau et aL.) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,458,615 (Klemm et al.), which are incorporated herein by reference. Thus, stents are used to keep open a stenosed vessel, and strengthen the dilated area by remaining inside the vessel. Instead of first using one catheter to dilate the body lumen and a second catheter to deploy the stent after the dilatation, the stent may be mounted on a balloon catheter and deployed at the same time the balloon is inflated to dilate the stenotic region.
- Conventional balloon catheters for intravascular procedures, such as angioplasty and stent delivery, frequently have relatively stiff proximal shaft sections to facilitate advancement of the catheter within the patient's body lumen and a relatively flexible distal shaft sections to facilitate passage through tortuous anatomy such as distal coronary and neurological arteries without damage to the luminal wall. Typically, there is an intermediate shaft section or junction between the relatively stiff proximal shaft section and the relatively flexible distal shaft section which provides a transition between the proximal shaft section and less flexible than the distal shaft section.
- A variety of shaft or junction designs have been utilized to enhance the transition between the more stiff proximal shaft and the more flexible distal shaft sections. However, what has been needed is a catheter with enhanced transition and improved overall and distal trackability, as well as improved inflation/deflation performance. The present invention satisfies these and other needs.
- The invention is generally directed to an intraluminal catheter system with an improved transition between a proximal shaft portion and a more flexible distal shaft portion. The improvement provides enhanced flexibility and kink-resistance, thus, facilitating advancement through tortuous anatomy. The present catheters may be used for either or both angioplasty and stent deployment.
- The catheters of the present invention includes an elongated shaft having proximal and distal shaft sections, an inflatable member disposed on the distal shaft section and having proximal and distal ends and an interior chamber. A guidewire receiving lumen extends along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section and at least a portion of the distal shaft section and extends distally to the shaft distal end. An inflation lumen extends along at least a portion of the proximal shaft section and at least a portion of the distal shaft section to a point proximal to a shaft distal end and is in fluid communication with the inflatable member interior chamber. The proximal shaft section has a plurality of tubular members forming non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the inflation lumen.
- The proximal shaft section has multiple non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of the inflation lumen. In one embodiment, there are at least three non-concentric lumens while in another embodiment there are at least four such lumens. The distal shaft section includes an outer tubular member with a proximal extremity disposed about and securely attached to a distal extremity of the proximal In one embodiment, the proximal extremity of the outer tubular member forms a seal with at least a portion of each of the proximal shaft lumens.
- In a presently preferred embodiment, all of the proximal shaft lumens except the guidewire lumen are non-guidewire receiving lumens circumferencially disposed about the guidewire receiving lumen. Preferably, the multiple non-concentric lumens are disposed such that the transverse centers of the non-guidewire receiving lumens form a triangular arrangement.
- Preferably, the non-guidewire lumens are inflation lumens usable in the delivery of all fluids, such as inflation fluids, to and from the catheter. In a preferred embodiment, the non-guidewire lumens are longitudinally set apart with the guidewire receiving lumen extending distally beyond the non-guidewire lumens.
- In one embodiment, the distal shaft section includes an inner tubular member extending along at least a portion of the outer tubular member to the shaft distal end. The inner tubular member forms at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen in the distal shaft section and defines with the outer tubular member at least a portion of the inflation lumen.
- In another embodiment, the guidewire receiving lumen includes a proximal guidewire receiving lumen, and a distal guidewire receiving lumen formed by the inner tubular member in the distal shaft section, with the two guidewire lumens being in fluid communication with one another.
- In an embodiment, a proximal extremity of the inner tubular member is sealingly disposed about a distal extremity of the proximal guidewire lumen and forming a junction therebetween.
- In another embodiment, the inner tubular member extends proximally within the proximal guidewire receiving lumen to the shaft proximal end.
- In a presently preferred embodiment, a reinforcing member, such as a coil, extends within at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen, preferably, within at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen extending in the distal shaft section.
- The outer tubular member can be tapered the distal direction. The tapering of the outer tubular member can be continuous or in steps.
- The catheter of the present invention provides an improved design with superior pushability in the proximal shaft section, a greater degree of flexibility in the distal shaft section for more distal advancement of the catheter and an intermediate shaft section with a smoother, more flexible transition between the proximal and distal shaft sections.
- Additionally, the catheters of the present invention provide enhanced deflation/inflation performance as well as improved reliability, as for example, little or no inner member collapse. Furthermore, the present invention provides a more balanced distribution of the inflation/deflation lumens, hence, improved guide wire movement within the guide wire lumen.
- These and other advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying exemplary drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic, elevational view, partially in section, of a catheter system embodying features of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines2-2.
- FIG. 3 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines3-3.
- FIG. 4 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines4-4.
- FIG. 5A is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along
lines 5A-5A. - FIG. 5B is a transverse cross sectional view of another embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines5B-5B showing the junction.
- FIG. 6 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines6-6.
- FIG. 7A is a is schematic, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 1 along a portion of the distal shaft section.
- FIG. 7B is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 7 taken along
lines 7B-7B. - FIG. 8A is a schematic, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 7A showing the inner tubular member extending along substantially the entire length of the proximal guidewire lumen.
- FIG. 8B is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 8A taken along
lines 8B-8B. - FIG. 9 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 7 along a portion of the distal shaft section showing the guidewire lumen including a coil member.
- FIG. 10 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 9 taken along lines10-10.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 10 showing the coil extending to the proximal end of the catheter shaft.
- FIG. 12 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 11 taken along lines12-12.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 7 showing a stiffening mandrel disposed along the interior of one of the inflation lumens.
- FIG. 14 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 13 taken along lines14-14.
- FIG. 15 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 13 taken along lines15-15 showing one of the lumens having a solid interior.
- FIG. 16 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 showing the proximal catheter shaft having a solid wall thickness between the adjacent non-guidewire lumens.
- FIG. 17 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines17-17 showing the proximal catheter shaft including three lumens.
- FIG. 18 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter system of FIG. 1 taken along lines18-18.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic, enlarged, longitudinal cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the catheter of FIG. 1 showing an exterior jacket disposed along at least a portion of the catheter shaft.
- FIG. 20 is a transverse cross sectional view of the catheter system of FIG. 19 taken along lines20-20.
- FIG. 21 is a transverse cross sectional view of an alternate embodiment of catheter system of FIG. 19 taken along lines21-21.
- FIG. 22 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 1 after the lumens are first trimmed.
- FIG. 23 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 22 showing the exterior surface of the guidewire lumen after reshaping.
- FIG. 24 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 18 after the lumens are first trimmed.
- FIG. 25 is a transverse cross sectional view of the multi lumens of FIG. 24 showing the exterior surface of the guidewire lumen after reshaping.
- FIGS. 1 through 6 illustrate an
intravascular catheter 10 embodying features of the invention and generally including anelongated catheter shaft 13 with aproximal shaft section 16, adistal shaft section 19, and a radially expansiveinflatable balloon 22 with aninterior chamber 25 on adistal portion 28 of thedistal shaft section 19. Anadapter 31 is shown mounted on aproximal end 34 of theproximal shaft section 16. - The
proximal shaft section 16 includes a plurality oflumens 37 extending from theproximal end 34 of theproximal shaft section 16 to at least aproximal portion 40 of thedistal shaft section 19. One of thelumens 37 is aguidewire lumen 43 extending distally to a shaftdistal end 46 for slidably receiving aguidewire 49 therein. At least one of a remaininglumens 52, which are not guidewire lumens, forms at least part of aninflation lumen 55 extending along at least a portion of theproximal shaft section 16 to a point within thedistal shaft section 19. Preferably, thenon-guidewire lumens 52, or as used herein forward, inflation lumens, include a plurality of theinflation lumens 55, more preferably, as many as there arelumens 37 less theguidewire lumen 43, as for example,inflation lumens inflation lumen 55 is meant to include a lumen used for both inflation and/or deflation of theinflatable member 22, as well as, lumens used separately for inflation, deflation, or any other fluid delivery, to and from theshaft 13. - The
distal shaft section 19 includes anouter tubular member 67 having aproximal extremity 70 disposed about and securely attached to adistal extremity 73 of theproximal shaft section 16 at ajunction 76. Preferably, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the outertubular member 67 forms aseal 79 with at least a portion of the exterior of thenon-guidewire lumens 52, preferably, also theguidewire lumen 43. The seal at thejunction 76 can be formed in any suitable form, such as a laser seal (FIG. 5A) or an adhesive seal (FIG. 5B). Thedistal shaft section 19 further includes at least a portion of theguidewire lumen 43. A singleannular inflation lumen 82, defined at least in part, by the outertubular member 67 and at least a portion of the exterior of theguidewire lumen 43 is in fluid communication with at least one of theinflation lumens 55 and extends to a location spaced proximal to thedistal end 46 of thecatheter shaft 13. - The
distal shaft section 19, optionally, along itsproximal portion 40 extending from a distal shaft section proximal end to aproximal balloon seal 91 can be tapered in the distal direction to a smaller transverse dimension, to include a firstnon-tapered portion 94 followed by a taperingportion 97. The taperingportion 97 may be a continuous taper, or in the alternative, include non-tapering segments. As shown in FIG. 1, the taperingportion 97 includes atapered segment 100, with anon-tapered segment 103, disposed distal to thetapered segment 100. - The
lumens 37 at aproximal portion 106 thereof form adistal seal 109 with theadapter 31. Additionally, theguidewire lumen 43, extends further proximally forming aproximal seal 112 with theadapter 31. - The
inflation lumens 55 are circumferentially disposed about theguidewire lumen 43. Preferably, the center of each of theinflation lumens 55 is 120° apart from the center of anadjacent inflation lumen 55. In a presently preferred embodiment, awall thickness 115 of each of theinflation lumens 55 is substantially the same, including awall thickness 118 between theguidewire lumen 43 and anadjacent inflation lumen 55. - In the embodiment of FIG. 1 (e.g., FIG. 4), the outer surface of each of the
adjacent inflation lumens 55 is set apart from anadjacent inflation lumen 55 such that theinflation lumens 55 are not in an abutting relationship with one another. However, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that theinflation lumens 55 may be of a dimension such that their exterior walls may come into contact with one another, as for example shown in other embodiments such as FIG. 15 below. - The
catheter 10 of the present invention has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 135 cm to about 145 cm, preferably from about 142 cm to about 144 cm, normally 143 cm. - The
proximal shaft section 16 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 90 cm to about 120 cm, preferably from about 100 cm to about 115 cm, normally 110 cm. - Distal and proximal adapter seals109 and 112, respectively, have a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 0.8 cm to about 1.2 cm, preferably, from about 0.9 cm to about 1.0 cm.
- The
seal 79 between theproximal extremity 70 of the outertubular member 67 and thedistal extremity 73 of theproximal shaft section 16, has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 0.5 cm to about 1.5 cm, preferably, from about 0.5 cm to about 0.7 cm. - In a presently preferred embodiment, the
inflation lumens 55 are circular with a uniform wall thickness and having an inner diameter ranging from about 0.008 inch to about 0.020 inch, more preferably, from about 0.09 inch to about 0.011 inch; and an outer diameter ranging from about 0.014 inch to about 0.026 inch, more preferably, from about 0.015 inch to about 0.017 inch. - Preferably, the
guidewire lumen 43 has an inner diameter ranging from about 0.014 inch to about 0.022 inch, more preferably, from about 0.016 inch to about 0.018 inch; and an outer diameter ranging from about 0.020 inch to about 0.028 inch, more preferably, from about 0.022 inch to about 0.024 inch. - The
proximal shaft section 16 at its greatesttransverse dimension 121, has a dimension ranging from about 0.040 inch to about 0.076 inch, preferably, from about 0.042 inch to about 0.048 inch. Theinflation lumens 55, preferably, are longitudinally set apart and terminate within the outertubular member 67, at a point distal to thejunction 76, with theguidewire lumen 43 extending the farthest distally. In the embodiment features of which illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 6, theguidewire lumen 43 extends distally to thedistal end 46 of theshaft 13. - The
shortest inflation lumen 58 extends within the outertubular member 67 in a range from about 1.5 cm to about 2.5 cm, preferably, from about 1.0 cm to about 2.0 cm, typically, 1.5 cm. Theinflation lumens 55 are longitudinally set apart from each other in a range from about 1.5 cm to about 3.0 cm, preferably, from about 2.0 cm to about 2.5 cm, typically 2.0 cm. - The
distal shaft section 19 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 15 cm to about 50 cm, preferably from about 25 cm to about 45 cm, normally 35 cm. - The
proximal portion 40 of thedistal shaft section 19, has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 12 cm to about 50 cm, preferably, ranging from about 22 cm to about 42 cm, typically, about 25 cm. When tapered, the firstnon-tapered portion 94 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 5 cm to about 50 cm, preferably, from about 5 cm to about 15 cm, typically 5 cm; the taperingportion 97 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 5.0 cm to about 45 cm, preferably, from about 7 cm to about 25 cm, typically 7.5 to 10 cm; with the firsttapered segment 100 having a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 5 cm to about 20 cm, preferably, from about 7.5 cm to about 10 cm, typically 7.5 cm; and thenon-tapered segment 103 having a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 1 cm to about 25.0 cm, preferably, from about 19 cm to about 21 cm, typically 20 cm. - The
distal shaft section 19 has a first transverse outer dimension (i.e., outer diameter) at thenon-tapered portion 94 ranging from about 0.042 inch to about 0.080 inch, preferably, from about 0.045 inch to about 0.052 inch, typically 0.050 inch, with a tapering outer diameter along the firsttapered segment 100, and tapering to a distal outer diameter at thenon-tapered segment 103 of the taperingportion 97 ranging from about 0.030 inch to about 0.050 inch, typically 0.032 inch. - The
distal shaft section 19 has a first inner diameter at thenontapered portion 94 ranging from about 0.038 inch to about 0.076 inch, preferably, from about 0.040 inch to about 0.050 inch, typically 0.045 inch, with a tapering inner diameter along the firsttapered segment 100, and tapering to a distal inner diameter at thenon-tapered segment 103 of the taperingportion 97 ranging from about 0.026 inch to about 0.030 inch, typically 0.028 inch. - In an alternate embodiment, features of which illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the
guidewire lumen 43, is formed of at least two lumens, proximal anddistal guidewire lumens point 128 within the outertubular member 67 in thedistal shaft section 19. Theproximal guidewire lumen 124 is formed as part of the plurality oflumens 37, with thedistal guidewire lumen 127 at thedistal shaft section 19, formed of an innertubular member 130. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7, the innertubular member 130 at aproximal extremity 133 is sealingly disposed about adistal extremity 136 of theproximal guidewire lumen 124, forming aseal 137. Theseal 137 may be formed by adhesive or laser bond or the like, and is preferably, located along the firstnon-tapered portion 94 of the outertubular member 67. Preferably, theseal 137 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 0.7 cm to about 0.3 cm, preferably from about 0.4 cm to about 0.5 cm, typically, 0.5 cm. - When the
guidewire lumen 43 includes aproximal guidewire lumen 124 and an innertubular member 130, adistal end 138 of theproximal guidewire lumen 124 is longitudinally set apart from adistal end 139 of thelongest inflation lumen 64 in a range from about 0.5 cm to about 1.5 cm, preferably, from about 0.8 cm to about 1.2 cm, typically 1.0 cm. - In an alternate embodiment, shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the inner
tubular member 130 may extend along substantially the entire length of theproximal guidewire lumen 124. The innertubular member 130 has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 142 cm to about 152 cm, preferably, from about 149 cm to about 151 cm, typically about 150 cm; an outer diameter ranging from about 0.018 inch to about 0.028 inch, preferably, from about 0.018 inch to about 0.025 inch, typically about 0.018 inch; and an inner diameter ranging from about 0.014 inch to about 0.022 inch, preferably, from about 0.016 inch to about 0.018 inch, typically about 0.016 inch to 0.0165 inch. - Now referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, in yet another embodiment, a reinforcing member such as a
coil member 142 is inserted into a portion of theguidewire lumen 43, such as adistal portion 145 of theproximal guidewire lumen 124 of FIG. 7. Thecoil member 142, preferably, extends proximally from thedistal end 138 of theproximal guidewire lumen 124 to a point, preferably, distal to theseal 79 formed between the outertubular member 67 and thedistal extremity 73 of theproximal shaft section 16. In yet another embodiment, features of which are illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, thecoil member 142 extends proximally to aproximal end 145 of the of theguidewire lumen 43. - The
coil member 142, preferably, has a longitudinal dimension ranging from about 40 cm to about 120 cm, preferably, ranging from about 100 cm to about 115 cm, typically, 110 cm. Preferably, the coil has a pitch between the adjacent turns of typically 0.012 inch. - In yet another embodiment features of which are illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14, a stiffening
mandrel 150, metallic or polymeric, may be disposed along the interior of one of theinflation lumens 55. Preferably, the stiffening mandrel is loosely fitted within the host inflation lumen. - In an alternate embodiment, features of which are shown in FIG. 15, one of the
non-guide wire lumens 52′ is a solid member. - Now referring to FIG. 16, the
proximal shaft section 16′ has an outer surface 153 with asolid wall thickness 156 between theadjacent inflation lumens 55′ (i.e., no gap). - In yet another embodiment, features of which are illustrated in FIGS.17-18, the
proximal shaft section 16″ includes threelumens 37″, one of which is aguidewire lumen 43″ and the others arenon-guidewire lumens 52″, including at least oneinflation lumen 55″. Thenon-guidewire lumens 52″ are disposed about theguidewire lumen 43, each in a different transverse plane. Preferably, thenon-guidewire lumens 52″ are circumferentially disposed about theguidewire lumen 43″ providing a substantially balanced distribution of weight on the transverse dimension of theproximal shaft section 16″. Thenon-guidewire lumens 52″, preferably as shown in FIG. 18, are 30° off alongitudinal axis 159″ of theproximal shaft section 16″, with theguidewire lumen 43″ having a longitudinal axis 162″ extending substantially parallel to thelongitudinal axis 159″ of theproximal shaft section 16″. At least a portion of athickness 115″ for each of theinflation lumens 37″ is shared with the thickness of the other two lumens. - Optionally, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, at least a portion of the proximal and distal shaft sections,16 and 19, respectively, may include an
exterior jacket 170. - The
proximal shaft section 16 may be formed ofNylon 12; polyether block amides available under the trade name Pebax from Atochem; polyurethanes; polyester block copolymers (containing one or more of the following glycols) comprising hard segments of polyethylene-terephthalate or polybutylene-terephthalate, and soft segments of polyether such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol or polytetramethylene glycol ethers, such as those available under the trade name Hytrel from DuPont; polyesters available from Dutch State Mines under the trade name Arnitel; or blends thereof. - The outer
tubular member 67 may be formed of a polymeric material, including nylons; polyether block amides such as Pebax; polyurethanes; polyester block copolymers (containing one or more of the following glycols) comprising hard segments of polyethylene-terephthalate or polybutylene-terephthalate, and soft segments of polyether such as polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol or polytetramethylene glycol ethers, such as those available under the trade name Hytrel; polyesters under the trade name Arnitel; or blends thereof. The outertubular member 67 is preferably formed at least in part ofNylon 12. - The inner
tubular member 130 may be formed from a lubricious material such as high density polyethylene, polyimide, PEEK, or a braided combination thereof, and preferably, is of a tri-layer tubular construction including high density polyethylene as an inner layer, a copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid such as Primacor from Dow Chemical Co. as a middle layer, and a nylon as the outer layer. - The
coil member 142 and the stiffeningmandrel 150 may, independently, be formed of a metallic material, and are preferably, formed of 304 v stainless steel, NiTi alloy, MP35N, Elgiloy and the like. Non-metallic materials may also be used such as braided polyimide, and high strength polymers such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyetherketone, and polyketone. - The
exterior jacket 170 may be formed of any nylon, polyether block amides such as Pebax, copolymers of ethylene and acrylic acid such as Primacor from Dow Chemical Co., and polyolefins such as Plexar from Equistar Chemical Co., or any combination thereof. Theexterior polymeric jacket 170 is preferably formed at least in part of nylon. Preferably, thejacket 170, as shown in FIG. 21, has a two layered structure, anouter layer 171 being relatively lubricious to facilitate advancement of the catheter through the lumen of a guiding catheter, other lumens and ports, and aninner layer 172 being of high strength to withstand the pressures of the inflation fluid. - The
balloon 22 may be formed of suitable compliant, non-compliant, or hybrid compliant material, including thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers depending upon the end use, e.g. dilatation, stent delivery etc. The presently preferred balloon polymeric material is a relatively compliant polyether block amide such asPebax 70 sold by Elf Atochem. Other materials includeNylon 11 and 12 and Pebax 72. Compliant polymeric materials, i.e. compliant within the working expansion of the balloon, which provide a wingless balloon and which have substantially elastic recoil during deflation are also suitable for stent delivery work. Other desirable polymeric materials for balloon manufacture include polyurethanes such as TECOTHANE. - By way of forming the multi-lumen
proximal shaft section 16 of the present invention, a multi-lumen shaft is first extruded. Thevarious lumens 37 are then trimmed, preferably at an angle, longitudinally by first inserting a mandrel into the other lumens which may be adversely affected during the trimming process. The exterior surface of theguidewire lumen 180 is then reshaped (e.g. using heat) to smooth theexterior surface 183 as seen in FIGS. 22 and 23. The catheter shaft assembly, is then constructed according to conventional techniques. Similarly, FIGS. 24 and 25, show a similar process for the alternate catheter of FIG. 18. - It will be apparent from the foregoing that, while particular forms of the invention have been illustrated and described, various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Moreover, those skilled in the art will recognize that features shown in one embodiment may be utilized in other embodiments.
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1. An intravascular catheter, comprising:
an elongated shaft having proximal and distal ends;
a proximal shaft section having a plurality of tubular members forming non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of a guidewire receiving lumen, and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of an inflation lumen;
a distal shaft section including an outer tubular member having a proximal extremity disposed about and securely attached to a distal extremity of the proximal shaft section, at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen extending along at least a portion of the distal shaft section distally to the shaft distal end, and at least a portion of the inflation lumen extending along at least a portion of the distal shaft section to a point proximal to the shaft distal end; and
an inflatable member disposed on the distal shaft section and having proximal and distal ends and an interior chamber in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.
2. The catheter of claim 1 , wherein the proximal extremity of the outer tubular member forms a seal with at least a portion of each of the proximal shaft lumens.
3. The catheter of claim 1 wherein all of the proximal shaft lumens except the guidewire receiving lumen are non-guidewire lumens circumferencially disposed about the guidewire lumen.
4. The catheter of claim 1 wherein the transverse centers of the non-guidewire receiving lumens form a triangular arrangement.
5. The catheter of claim 1 , 3, or 4 wherein the proximal shaft section includes at least three non-concentric lumens.
6. The catheter of claim 5 wherein the proximal shaft section includes at least four non-concentric lumens.
7. The catheter of claim 3 wherein the non-guidewire receiving lumens are inflation lumens.
8. The catheter of claim 3 wherein the non-guidewire receiving lumens are longitudinally set apart.
9. The catheter of claim 8 wherein the guidewire receiving lumen extends distally beyond the non-guidewire receiving lumens.
10. The catheter of claim 3 wherein the distal shaft section includes an inner tubular member extending along at least a portion of the outer tubular member to the shaft distal end, and forming at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen in the distal shaft section and defining with the outer tubular member at least a portion of the inflation lumen.
11. The catheter of claim 10 wherein the guidewire receiving lumen includes a proximal guidewire receiving lumen, and a distal guidewire receiving lumen formed by the inner tubular member in the distal shaft section, the proximal and the distal guidewire lumens being in fluid communication with one another.
12. The catheter of claim 11 wherein a proximal extremity of the inner tubular member is sealingly disposed about a distal extremity of the proximal guidewire lumen and forming a junction therebetween.
13. The catheter of claim 11 wherein the inner tubular member extends proximally within the proximal guidewire receiving lumen to the shaft proximal end.
14. The catheter of claim 10 wherein a reinforcing member extends within at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen.
15. The catheter of claim 14 wherein the reinforcing member extends within at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen extending in the distal shaft section.
16. The catheter of claim 3 wherein the outer tubular member is tapered in the distal direction.
17. The catheter of claim 16 wherein the outer tubular member taper is in steps.
18. The catheter of claim 16 wherein the outer tubular member taper is continuous.
19. The catheter of claim 12 wherein the junction between the inner tubular member and the proximal guidewire lumen is in an area within the outer tubular member having a non-tapered length.
20. An intravascular catheter, comprising:
an elongated shaft having proximal and distal ends;
a proximal shaft section having at least three non-concentric lumens with at least one lumen forming at least a portion of a guidewire receiving lumen, and at least one lumen forming at least a portion of an inflation lumen;
a distal shaft section including an outer tubular member having a proximal extremity disposed about and securely attached to a distal extremity of the proximal shaft section, at least a portion of the guidewire receiving lumen extending along at least a portion of the distal shaft section distally to the shaft distal end, and at least a portion of the inflation lumen extending along at least a portion of the distal shaft section to a point proximal to the shaft distal end; and
an inflatable member disposed on the distal shaft section and having proximal and distal ends and an interior chamber in fluid communication with the inflation lumen.
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