Directional anchoring mechanism, method and applications thereof
First Claim
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1. An instrument for deployment within a biological conduit comprising:
- a catheter defining a longitudinal axis, the catheter having a distal tip angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the catheter to form a bend;
a first expandable anchor comprising a first anchoring cage and extending from the distal tip to a location proximal of the bend, the first anchoring cage, the first anchoring cage annularly disposed about the catheter and configured to transition between an expanded state and a retracted state, wherein, in the expanded state, an outer peripheral surface of the first anchoring cage is configured to act against an internal surface of the biological conduit, and the distal tip of the catheter is oriented at a predefined non-zero angle relative to a central axis of the biological conduit, such that the distal tip is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the catheter towards a target region on or behind a wall of the biological conduit; and
a second expandable anchor comprising a second anchoring cage and positioned proximal to the first expandable anchor, and the second anchoring cage configured to transition between an expanded state and a retracted state, at least one of the first or second anchoring cages configured to produce high friction engagement with the internal surface of the biological conduit while allowing fluid flow through the biological conduit when in the expanded state.
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Abstract
An anchoring mechanism and method for anchoring a device within a biological conduit include an expandable element configured for retaining the device at a desired angle relative to a central axis of the biological conduit. A steering mechanism is preferably provided for orienting the device prior to operation of the anchoring mechanism. The anchoring mechanism and method are employed in drug delivery devices, brachytherapy devices or for anchoring a catheter or sheath to provide a working channel for reliable guidance of a wide range of tools to a target location within the body.
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13 Claims
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1. An instrument for deployment within a biological conduit comprising:
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a catheter defining a longitudinal axis, the catheter having a distal tip angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the catheter to form a bend; a first expandable anchor comprising a first anchoring cage and extending from the distal tip to a location proximal of the bend, the first anchoring cage, the first anchoring cage annularly disposed about the catheter and configured to transition between an expanded state and a retracted state, wherein, in the expanded state, an outer peripheral surface of the first anchoring cage is configured to act against an internal surface of the biological conduit, and the distal tip of the catheter is oriented at a predefined non-zero angle relative to a central axis of the biological conduit, such that the distal tip is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the catheter towards a target region on or behind a wall of the biological conduit; and a second expandable anchor comprising a second anchoring cage and positioned proximal to the first expandable anchor, and the second anchoring cage configured to transition between an expanded state and a retracted state, at least one of the first or second anchoring cages configured to produce high friction engagement with the internal surface of the biological conduit while allowing fluid flow through the biological conduit when in the expanded state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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