Delivery of thrombolytic agent through actuation member of thrombus retrieval device
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A method of treating a thrombus, comprising:
- advancing a device to the vicinity of the thrombus, wherein the device comprises a sheath having a lumen, a catheter disposed within the lumen, the catheter having an agent lumen, a distal portion, and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the agent lumen, the openings being arranged on an outer surface of the catheter, and an expandable basket arranged on the outer surface of the catheter;
supplying a thrombolytic agent to the agent lumen and applying the thrombolytic agent to the thrombus through the plurality of openings on the outer surface of the catheter;
positioning the basket alongside the thrombus; and
moving the catheter relative to the sheath to expand the expandable basket from the collapsed position after positioning the basket alongside the thrombus and capture at least a portion of the thrombus within the expandable basket.
5 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A method of treating a thrombus is provided wherein a device is advanced to the vicinity of the thrombus, a thrombolytic agent is applied to the thrombus, and an expandable basket of the device is expanded to capture at least a portion of the thrombus within the expandable basket. The device includes a catheter having a distal portion, a lumen and a plurality of openings on the outer surface of the catheter, through which the thrombolytic agent is supplied. The device further includes a sheath and may include a collar which assists in expanding the expandable basket as the sheath is moved relative to the catheter.
20 Citations
26 Claims
-
1. A method of treating a thrombus, comprising:
-
advancing a device to the vicinity of the thrombus, wherein the device comprises a sheath having a lumen, a catheter disposed within the lumen, the catheter having an agent lumen, a distal portion, and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the agent lumen, the openings being arranged on an outer surface of the catheter, and an expandable basket arranged on the outer surface of the catheter; supplying a thrombolytic agent to the agent lumen and applying the thrombolytic agent to the thrombus through the plurality of openings on the outer surface of the catheter; positioning the basket alongside the thrombus; and moving the catheter relative to the sheath to expand the expandable basket from the collapsed position after positioning the basket alongside the thrombus and capture at least a portion of the thrombus within the expandable basket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
-
21. A method of treating a thrombus, comprising:
-
advancing a device to the vicinity of the thrombus, wherein the device comprises a sheath having a lumen, a catheter disposed within the lumen, the catheter having an agent lumen, a distal portion, and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the agent lumen, the openings being arranged on an outer surface of the catheter, and an expandable basket arranged on the outer surface of the catheter, the expandable basket comprising a plurality of wires; supplying a thrombolytic agent to the agent lumen and applying the thrombolytic agent to the thrombus through the plurality of openings on the outer surface of the catheter; positioning the basket alongside the thrombus; and expanding the expandable basket from the collapsed position after positioning the basket alongside the thrombus, such that at least a portion of the plurality of wires pass through the thrombus. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
-
Specification