Cerebral protection during carotid endarterectomy and downstream vascular protection during other surgeries
First Claim
1. A shunt for maintaining distal blood flow during an arteriotomy procedure, comprising:
- a first tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, the proximal end having an opening in communication with the lumen, the proximal opening is adapted to receive blood from a first region of an artery, the distal end having an opening in communication with the lumen, the distal opening is adapted to release blood into a second region of the artery;
a second tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween which merges at an angle of substantially less than 90° and
communicates at its distal end with the lumen of the first tubular member, thereby allowing introduction of a medical device into the lumen of the first tubular member;
a hemostatic valve attached to the proximal end of the second tubular member, the valve acting to prevent loss of blood from the lumen of the second tubular member and to permit the introduction of the medical device into the lumens of the second and first tubular members;
a first scaling balloon circumferentially disposed about the first tubular member and located substantially adjacent the distal end of the first tubular member; and
a second sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the first tubular member and located substantially adjacent the proximal end of the first tubular member.
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Abstract
A shunt and method of use for maintaining distal blood flow during an arteriotomy procedure is disclosed. The shunt includes a first tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The proximal end has an opening in communication with the lumen, and the proximal opening is adapted to receive blood from a first region of an artery. The distal end has an opening in communication with the lumen, and the distal opening is adapted to release blood into a second region of the artery. The shunt includes a second tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween which either merges and communicates at its distal end with the lumen of the first tubular member, or rides separate and parallel to it. The shunt also includes a hemostatic valve attached to the proximal end of the second tubular member, the valve acting to prevent loss of blood from the lumen of the second tubular member and to permit the introduction of a medical device into the lumen of the second tubular member and into the artery. In use, the distal opening of the shunt is inserted into the second region of an artery and secured to the lumen of the artery. A blood filter device is deployed within the artery. The proximal opening of the shunt is inserted into the first region of the artery and secured to the lumen of the artery. Endarterectomy is performed on the region of the artery which lies between the proximal opening and the distal opening of the shunt, and embolic material dislodged during the procedure is captured by the filter.
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16 Claims
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1. A shunt for maintaining distal blood flow during an arteriotomy procedure, comprising:
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a first tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, the proximal end having an opening in communication with the lumen, the proximal opening is adapted to receive blood from a first region of an artery, the distal end having an opening in communication with the lumen, the distal opening is adapted to release blood into a second region of the artery; a second tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween which merges at an angle of substantially less than 90° and
communicates at its distal end with the lumen of the first tubular member, thereby allowing introduction of a medical device into the lumen of the first tubular member;a hemostatic valve attached to the proximal end of the second tubular member, the valve acting to prevent loss of blood from the lumen of the second tubular member and to permit the introduction of the medical device into the lumens of the second and first tubular members; a first scaling balloon circumferentially disposed about the first tubular member and located substantially adjacent the distal end of the first tubular member; and a second sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the first tubular member and located substantially adjacent the proximal end of the first tubular member. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A shunt for maintaining distal blood flow during an arteriotomy procedure, comprising:
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a first tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween, the proximal end having an opening in communication with the lumen, the proximal opening is adapted to receive blood from a first region of an artery, the distal end having an opening in communication with the lumen, the distal opening is adapted to release blood into a second region of the artery; a second tubular member having a proximal end an open distal end which is adapted to be in communication with the artery, and a lumen therebetween, the lumen having a first segment parallel to the lumen of the first tubular member and a second segment which branches away from the lumen of the first tubular member at an angle of substantially greater than 90°
, thereby allowing introduction of a medical device into the lumen of the first segment;a hemostatic valve attached to the proximal end of the second tubular member, said valve acting to prevent loss of blood from the lumen of the second tubular member and to permit the introduction of the medical device into the lumen of the second tubular member; a first sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the first tubular member and located substantially adjacent the distal end of the first tubular member; and a second sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the first tubular member and located substantially adjacent the proximal end of the first tubular member. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A method for maintaining distal blood flow during a surgical procedure, comprising the steps of:
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providing a shunt comprising a tubular member having a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a lumen therebetween, the shunt further comprising a first sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the tubular member and located substantially adjacent the distal end of the tubular member, and a second sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the tubular member and located substantially adjacent the proximal end of the tubular member; inserting the distal opening into a first region of a carotid artery and securing the shunt against the lumen of the carotid artery by inflating the first sealing balloon; deploying a blood filter device within the carotid artery and distal to the distal opening of the shunt; inserting the proximal opening into a second region of the carotid artery and securing the shunt against the lumen of the carotid artery by inflating the second sealing balloon; and performing an endarterectomy procedure on a region of the carotid artery that lies between the proximal opening and the distal opening of the shunt. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for maintaining distal blood flow during a surgical procedure, comprising the steps of:
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providing a non-indwelling shunt comprising a tubular member having a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a lumen therebetween, a second lumen having a first opening that merges and communicates with the lumen of the tubular member and a second opening adapted to receive a blood filter device; inserting the distal opening into a first region of a vessel and securing the shunt against the lumen of the vessel; inserting the blood filter into the second opening of the second lumen; advancing the blood filter into and beyond the lumen of the tubular member; expanding the blood filter to cover a substantial portion of the cross-sectional area of the vessel; inserting the proximal opening into a second region of the vessel and securing the shunt against the lumen of the vessel, wherein a portion of the non-indwelling shunt between the proximal opening and the distal opening extends outside the vessel; and performing the surgical procedure on a region of the vessel that lies between the proximal opening and the distal opening of the shunt.
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16. A method for maintaining distal blood flow during a surgical procedure, comprising the steps of:
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providing a shunt comprising a tubular member having a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a lumen therebetween, the shunt further comprising a first sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the tubular member and located substantially adjacent the distal end of the first tubular member, and a second sealing balloon circumferentially disposed about the tubular member and located substantially adjacent the proximal end of the first tubular member; inserting the distal opening into a first region of a vessel and securing the shunt against the lumen of the vessel by inflating the first sealing balloon; inserting an introducer sheath into the vessel distal to the distal opening of the shunt; inserting the blood filter through the introducer sheath and into the vessel; expanding the blood filter to cover a substantial portion of the cross-sectional area of the vessel; inserting the proximal opening into a second region of the vessel and securing the shunt against the lumen of the vessel by inflating the second sealing balloon; and performing a surgical procedure on a region of the vessel that lies between the proximal opening and the distal opening of the shunt.
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