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Abstract
A rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material having a core having a proximal region and a distal region and being rotatable by a motor. The distal region has a smaller diameter than the proximal region. A
cable is coupled to the distal region of the core and extends distally thereof. A torque tube is positioned over the cable and a coil is positioned over a distal portion of the cable. A distal portion of the cable has a non-linear configuration. A first covering material is positioned over the coil.
cable is coupled to the distal region of the core and extends distally thereof. A torque tube is positioned over the cable and a coil is positioned over a distal portion of the cable. A distal portion of the cable has a non-linear configuration. A first covering material is positioned over the coil.
Description
ROTATIONAL THROMBECTOMY WIRE
BACKGROUND
Technical Field This application relates to a rotational thrombectomy wire for clearing thrombus from native vessels.
Background of Related Art There have been various attempts to break up clots and other obstructing material in grafts or native vessels. One approach is through injection of thrombolytic agents such as urokinase or streptokinase. These agents, however, are expensive, require lengthy hospital procedures and create risks of drug toxicity and bleeding complications as the clots are broken.
Other approaches to breaking up clots involve mechanical thrombectomy devices.
For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,766,191 discloses a cage or basket composed of six memory wires that expand to press against the inner lumen to conform to the size and shape of the lumen. This multiple wire device is expensive and can be traumatic to the graft, possibly causing damage, since as the basket rotates, the graft is contacted multiple times by the spinning wires. Other risks associated with the basket include the possibility of catching onto the graft itself and tearing the graft as well as catching and tearing the suture at the anastomotic site.
Additionally, the basket can become filled with a clot which would then require time consuming withdrawal of the basket, cleaning the basket and reinserting it into the lumen. This device could be traumatic if used in the vessel, could denude endothelium, create vessel spasms and has the potential for basket and drive shaft fracture.
U.S. Patent No. 6,090,118, discloses a wire rotated to create a standing wave to break-up or macerate thrombus. The single wire is less traumatic than the aforedescribed basket device since it minimizes contact with the graft wall while still effectively mechanically removing thrombotic material.
U.S. Patent No. 7,037,316 discloses another example of a rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up clots in grafts. The thrombectomy wire has a sinuous shape at its distal end and is contained within a sheath in a substantially straight non-deployed position. When the sheath is retracted, the distal portion of the wire is exposed to enable the wire to return to its non-linear sinuous configuration. The wire is composed of two stainless steel wires wound side by side with an elastomeric tip at the distalmost end. Actuation of the motor causes rotational movement of the wire, creating a wave pattern, to macerate thrombus. Thus, it provides the additional advantages of increased reliability and consistency in creating the wave pattern since the wave pattern created by the standing wave of the 'l 18 patent will depend more on the rotational speed and the stiffness of the wire. Additionally, the sinuous configuration enables creation of a wave pattern at a lower rotational speed.
Although the sinuous wire of the `316 patent is effective in proper clinical use to macerate thrombus in dialysis grafts, it is not best suited for use in native vessels. US patent no.
7,819,887, discloses a thrombectomy wire better suited for use in native vessels (and can also be used for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms).
In neurovascular thrombectomy procedures, the thrombectomy wire needs to navigate tortuous vessels. That is, the wire is inserted through femoral artery and then must navigate small and tortuous vessels as it is advanced to the smaller cerebral arteries of the brain. Within the brain, the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries meet to form the circle of Willis. From this circle, other arteries, e.g., the anterior cerebral artery, the middle cerebral artery and the posterior cerebral artery, arise and travel to various parts of the brain. Clots formed in these cerebral arteries can cause stroke and in certain instances death of the patient.
Due to the size and curves of the vessels en route to the cerebral arteries from the femoral artery, as well as the size and structure of cerebral arteries themselves, access is difficult. If the thrombectomy device is too large then navigation through the small vessels, which can be as small as 1 mm, would be difficult. Also, if the device is too stiff, then it can damage the vessel walls during insertion. On the other hand, if the device is too flexible, it will lack sufficient rigidity to be advanced around the vessel curves and can be caught in the vessel. Consequently, it would be advantageous to provide a thrombectomy device for breaking cerebral clots that strikes the optimal balance of flexibility and stiffness, thus effectively having the insertability of a tracking guidewire while enabling high speed rotation to effectively macerate clots without damaging vessels.
BACKGROUND
Technical Field This application relates to a rotational thrombectomy wire for clearing thrombus from native vessels.
Background of Related Art There have been various attempts to break up clots and other obstructing material in grafts or native vessels. One approach is through injection of thrombolytic agents such as urokinase or streptokinase. These agents, however, are expensive, require lengthy hospital procedures and create risks of drug toxicity and bleeding complications as the clots are broken.
Other approaches to breaking up clots involve mechanical thrombectomy devices.
For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,766,191 discloses a cage or basket composed of six memory wires that expand to press against the inner lumen to conform to the size and shape of the lumen. This multiple wire device is expensive and can be traumatic to the graft, possibly causing damage, since as the basket rotates, the graft is contacted multiple times by the spinning wires. Other risks associated with the basket include the possibility of catching onto the graft itself and tearing the graft as well as catching and tearing the suture at the anastomotic site.
Additionally, the basket can become filled with a clot which would then require time consuming withdrawal of the basket, cleaning the basket and reinserting it into the lumen. This device could be traumatic if used in the vessel, could denude endothelium, create vessel spasms and has the potential for basket and drive shaft fracture.
U.S. Patent No. 6,090,118, discloses a wire rotated to create a standing wave to break-up or macerate thrombus. The single wire is less traumatic than the aforedescribed basket device since it minimizes contact with the graft wall while still effectively mechanically removing thrombotic material.
U.S. Patent No. 7,037,316 discloses another example of a rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up clots in grafts. The thrombectomy wire has a sinuous shape at its distal end and is contained within a sheath in a substantially straight non-deployed position. When the sheath is retracted, the distal portion of the wire is exposed to enable the wire to return to its non-linear sinuous configuration. The wire is composed of two stainless steel wires wound side by side with an elastomeric tip at the distalmost end. Actuation of the motor causes rotational movement of the wire, creating a wave pattern, to macerate thrombus. Thus, it provides the additional advantages of increased reliability and consistency in creating the wave pattern since the wave pattern created by the standing wave of the 'l 18 patent will depend more on the rotational speed and the stiffness of the wire. Additionally, the sinuous configuration enables creation of a wave pattern at a lower rotational speed.
Although the sinuous wire of the `316 patent is effective in proper clinical use to macerate thrombus in dialysis grafts, it is not best suited for use in native vessels. US patent no.
7,819,887, discloses a thrombectomy wire better suited for use in native vessels (and can also be used for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms).
In neurovascular thrombectomy procedures, the thrombectomy wire needs to navigate tortuous vessels. That is, the wire is inserted through femoral artery and then must navigate small and tortuous vessels as it is advanced to the smaller cerebral arteries of the brain. Within the brain, the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries meet to form the circle of Willis. From this circle, other arteries, e.g., the anterior cerebral artery, the middle cerebral artery and the posterior cerebral artery, arise and travel to various parts of the brain. Clots formed in these cerebral arteries can cause stroke and in certain instances death of the patient.
Due to the size and curves of the vessels en route to the cerebral arteries from the femoral artery, as well as the size and structure of cerebral arteries themselves, access is difficult. If the thrombectomy device is too large then navigation through the small vessels, which can be as small as 1 mm, would be difficult. Also, if the device is too stiff, then it can damage the vessel walls during insertion. On the other hand, if the device is too flexible, it will lack sufficient rigidity to be advanced around the vessel curves and can be caught in the vessel. Consequently, it would be advantageous to provide a thrombectomy device for breaking cerebral clots that strikes the optimal balance of flexibility and stiffness, thus effectively having the insertability of a tracking guidewire while enabling high speed rotation to effectively macerate clots without damaging vessels.
SUMMARY
The present invention advantageously provides in one aspect a rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material. The wire comprises a core having a proximal region and a distal region and being rotatable by a motor, the distal region having a smaller diameter than the proximal region. A cable is coupled to the distal region of the core and extends distally thereof. A torque tube is positioned over the cable and a coil is positioned over a distal portion of the cable. The distal portion of the cable has a non-linear configuration. A first covering material is positioned over the coil.
In some embodiments, a hypotube couples a distal end of the core to a proximal end of the cable. A second covering material can cover the torque tube. A heat shrink can cover the first covering material. In some embodiments, the second covering material overlies a portion of the core and extends to a region proximal of the first covering material.
In some embodiments, the non-linear distal region of the cable is sinuous in configuration. In other embodiments, the non-linear distal end of the cable is J-shaped in configuration.
In some embodiments, the wire is removably coupled at a proximal end to a motor drive shaft. The wire can be movable within a lumen of a housing, the housing having a suction port extending therefrom and communicating with the lumen.
In another aspect, the present invention provides an assembly for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material comprising an introducer sheath having a lumen, a rotational thrombectomy wire slidable within the lumen of the introducer sheath, and a connector having a distal portion connectable to the introducer sheath and a proximal portion connectable to a motor housing, the wire operably connectable to a motor positioned within the motor housing.
The wire can comprise a core having a distal region with a smaller diameter than the proximal region. The wire can further include a cable extending distally of the core, a coil attached to a distal portion of the cable and a first covering material positioned over the coil. In some embodiments, a portion of the cable assumes a non-linear shape when exposed.
A housing having a first lumen can be provided, with the introducer sheath connectable to the housing and insertable through the first lumen. In some embodiments, the housing can include a suction arm having a second lumen, with the second lumen configured to remove particles removed by rotation of the wire. The assembly can further include a catheter extending distally of the housing wherein exposure of the wire from the catheter enables a distal portion of the wire to assume a non-linear configuration. The assembly can further include a motor housing.
In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for removing thrombus in a cerebral artery of a patient comprising the steps of.
introducing a guidewire and a first catheter into the femoral artery;
advancing the first catheter through the vascular system;
removing the guidewire;
providing a housing and a second catheter extending distally from the housing;
providing an introducer sheath;
connecting the introducer sheath to the housing;
inserting a rotational thrombectomy wire through the introducer sheath and through the second catheter;
advancing the thrombectomy wire within the catheter to access the cerebral artery;
subsequently operably coupling a motor to the proximal end of the thrombectomy wire;
and activating the motor to rotate the thrombectomy wire to macerate thrombus in the cerebral artery.
In some embodiments, the step of advancing the thrombectomy wire to the cerebral artery includes the step of inserting the thrombectomy wire into the circle of Willis. The method may further include the step of providing a connector tube and attaching a proximal end of the connector tube to a motor housing and a distal end of the connector tube to the introducer sheath.
The method may also include the step of providing a vacuum to remove particles from the artery.
The present invention advantageously provides in one aspect a rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material. The wire comprises a core having a proximal region and a distal region and being rotatable by a motor, the distal region having a smaller diameter than the proximal region. A cable is coupled to the distal region of the core and extends distally thereof. A torque tube is positioned over the cable and a coil is positioned over a distal portion of the cable. The distal portion of the cable has a non-linear configuration. A first covering material is positioned over the coil.
In some embodiments, a hypotube couples a distal end of the core to a proximal end of the cable. A second covering material can cover the torque tube. A heat shrink can cover the first covering material. In some embodiments, the second covering material overlies a portion of the core and extends to a region proximal of the first covering material.
In some embodiments, the non-linear distal region of the cable is sinuous in configuration. In other embodiments, the non-linear distal end of the cable is J-shaped in configuration.
In some embodiments, the wire is removably coupled at a proximal end to a motor drive shaft. The wire can be movable within a lumen of a housing, the housing having a suction port extending therefrom and communicating with the lumen.
In another aspect, the present invention provides an assembly for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material comprising an introducer sheath having a lumen, a rotational thrombectomy wire slidable within the lumen of the introducer sheath, and a connector having a distal portion connectable to the introducer sheath and a proximal portion connectable to a motor housing, the wire operably connectable to a motor positioned within the motor housing.
The wire can comprise a core having a distal region with a smaller diameter than the proximal region. The wire can further include a cable extending distally of the core, a coil attached to a distal portion of the cable and a first covering material positioned over the coil. In some embodiments, a portion of the cable assumes a non-linear shape when exposed.
A housing having a first lumen can be provided, with the introducer sheath connectable to the housing and insertable through the first lumen. In some embodiments, the housing can include a suction arm having a second lumen, with the second lumen configured to remove particles removed by rotation of the wire. The assembly can further include a catheter extending distally of the housing wherein exposure of the wire from the catheter enables a distal portion of the wire to assume a non-linear configuration. The assembly can further include a motor housing.
In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for removing thrombus in a cerebral artery of a patient comprising the steps of.
introducing a guidewire and a first catheter into the femoral artery;
advancing the first catheter through the vascular system;
removing the guidewire;
providing a housing and a second catheter extending distally from the housing;
providing an introducer sheath;
connecting the introducer sheath to the housing;
inserting a rotational thrombectomy wire through the introducer sheath and through the second catheter;
advancing the thrombectomy wire within the catheter to access the cerebral artery;
subsequently operably coupling a motor to the proximal end of the thrombectomy wire;
and activating the motor to rotate the thrombectomy wire to macerate thrombus in the cerebral artery.
In some embodiments, the step of advancing the thrombectomy wire to the cerebral artery includes the step of inserting the thrombectomy wire into the circle of Willis. The method may further include the step of providing a connector tube and attaching a proximal end of the connector tube to a motor housing and a distal end of the connector tube to the introducer sheath.
The method may also include the step of providing a vacuum to remove particles from the artery.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Preferred embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a thrombectomy apparatus of the present invention;
Figure 2 is an exploded view of the proximal portion of the thrombectomy apparatus of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a side view in partial cross-section of the apparatus of Figure 1 with the rotational wire contained within the introducer sheath;
Figure 3A is longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along line 3A-3A of Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a side view of the apparatus of Figure 1 showing the rotational wire in a non-linear position corresponding to a position exposed from the introducer sheath;
Figure 4A is an enlarged view of the distal portion of one embodiment of the thrombectomy wire having a sinuous configuration;
Figure 4B is an enlarged view of the distal portion of an alternate embodiment of the thrombectomy wire having a J-tip configuration;
Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the distal portion of the thrombectomy wire of the apparatus of Figure 1;
Figure 6 is an anatomical view showing select cerebral arteries;
Figure 7 is a front anatomical view showing select cerebral arteries, including the circle of Willis;
Figure 8 illustrates insertion of a guide catheter through the femoral artery and into the cerebral artery over a tracking guidewire;
Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 8 illustrating withdrawal of the tracking guidewire;
Figure 9A is a perspective view illustrating attachment of the RHV to the introducer catheter;
Figure 10 illustrates insertion of the introducer catheter of the thrombectomy apparatus through a guide catheter and into the circle of Willis and insertion and attachment of the RHV to the introducer catheter;
Figure 1OA is a perspective view illustrating insertion of the introducer sheath into the RHV;
Preferred embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are described herein with reference to the drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a thrombectomy apparatus of the present invention;
Figure 2 is an exploded view of the proximal portion of the thrombectomy apparatus of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a side view in partial cross-section of the apparatus of Figure 1 with the rotational wire contained within the introducer sheath;
Figure 3A is longitudinal cross-sectional view taken along line 3A-3A of Figure 1;
Figure 4 is a side view of the apparatus of Figure 1 showing the rotational wire in a non-linear position corresponding to a position exposed from the introducer sheath;
Figure 4A is an enlarged view of the distal portion of one embodiment of the thrombectomy wire having a sinuous configuration;
Figure 4B is an enlarged view of the distal portion of an alternate embodiment of the thrombectomy wire having a J-tip configuration;
Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the distal portion of the thrombectomy wire of the apparatus of Figure 1;
Figure 6 is an anatomical view showing select cerebral arteries;
Figure 7 is a front anatomical view showing select cerebral arteries, including the circle of Willis;
Figure 8 illustrates insertion of a guide catheter through the femoral artery and into the cerebral artery over a tracking guidewire;
Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 8 illustrating withdrawal of the tracking guidewire;
Figure 9A is a perspective view illustrating attachment of the RHV to the introducer catheter;
Figure 10 illustrates insertion of the introducer catheter of the thrombectomy apparatus through a guide catheter and into the circle of Willis and insertion and attachment of the RHV to the introducer catheter;
Figure 1OA is a perspective view illustrating insertion of the introducer sheath into the RHV;
Figure IOB is a perspective view illustrating attachment of the connector tube to the introducer sheath;
Figure I OC is a perspective view of another introducer catheter;
Figure 1 OD is a side view showing attachment of the RHV and the introducer catheter of Figure IOC;
Figure I 1 illustrates insertion of the thrombectomy wire of Figure 1 into the RHV and through the introducer catheter, and continued advancement of the thrombectomy wire of Figure I from the introducer catheter so the distal portion of the wire is positioned in the circle of Willis; and Figure 12 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the apparatus.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now in detail to the drawings where like reference numerals identify similar or like components throughout the several views, Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the thrombectomy apparatus of the present invention.
The thrombectomy apparatus of Figure 1 is designated generally by reference numeral 10. With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the apparatus includes a motor housing 12, a rotational thrombectomy wire 30, a rotating hemostatic valve (RHV) 40, an introducer sheath 60 and a telescoping tube or tubular connector 80. The RHV 40 is connectable to an introducer catheter 100 discussed below in conjunction with the method of use (see e.g. Figure 10). The introducer sheath 60 is insertable into the RHV 40 to facilitate insertion of the thrombectomy wire 30 through the RHV 40 and introducer catheter 100.
The thrombectomy apparatus or assembly 10 disclosed herein provides a rotational thrombectomy wire as a separate unit from a catheter. That is, the thrombectomy wire 30 is provided as a separate unit insertable through the RHV 40. The RHV 40 has a distal end 52 connected to a proximal end of the introducer catheter 100 to access the surgical site. The introducer sheath 60 aids insertion of the thrombectomy wire into the RHV 40 and through the introducer catheter, with the walls of the introducer sheath 60 maintaining the non-linear distal end of the wire 30 in a substantially straightened (substantially linear) configuration as it enters the RHV 40.
Figure I OC is a perspective view of another introducer catheter;
Figure 1 OD is a side view showing attachment of the RHV and the introducer catheter of Figure IOC;
Figure I 1 illustrates insertion of the thrombectomy wire of Figure 1 into the RHV and through the introducer catheter, and continued advancement of the thrombectomy wire of Figure I from the introducer catheter so the distal portion of the wire is positioned in the circle of Willis; and Figure 12 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the apparatus.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring now in detail to the drawings where like reference numerals identify similar or like components throughout the several views, Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of the thrombectomy apparatus of the present invention.
The thrombectomy apparatus of Figure 1 is designated generally by reference numeral 10. With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the apparatus includes a motor housing 12, a rotational thrombectomy wire 30, a rotating hemostatic valve (RHV) 40, an introducer sheath 60 and a telescoping tube or tubular connector 80. The RHV 40 is connectable to an introducer catheter 100 discussed below in conjunction with the method of use (see e.g. Figure 10). The introducer sheath 60 is insertable into the RHV 40 to facilitate insertion of the thrombectomy wire 30 through the RHV 40 and introducer catheter 100.
The thrombectomy apparatus or assembly 10 disclosed herein provides a rotational thrombectomy wire as a separate unit from a catheter. That is, the thrombectomy wire 30 is provided as a separate unit insertable through the RHV 40. The RHV 40 has a distal end 52 connected to a proximal end of the introducer catheter 100 to access the surgical site. The introducer sheath 60 aids insertion of the thrombectomy wire into the RHV 40 and through the introducer catheter, with the walls of the introducer sheath 60 maintaining the non-linear distal end of the wire 30 in a substantially straightened (substantially linear) configuration as it enters the RHV 40.
Additionally, the thrombectomy wire 30 of the present invention can be slid within the introducer sheath 60 and introducer catheter 100 prior to connection to the motor, if desired.
This can aid introduction and manipulation of the wire 30 since it is less cumbersome and of lighter weight than if the motor housing was attached during manipulation of the wire. However, it is also contemplated that the wire 30 could be attached to the motor housing 12 prior to insertion through the introducer sheath 60, RHV 40 and the introducer catheter 100 and thus the wire 30 would be slidable within the introducer sheath 60 (and introducer catheter 100) with the motor housing 12 attached. Thus, the motor housing 12 can be attached to the wire at a desired time prior to or during the procedure.
Turning to the specific components of the thrombectomy apparatus 10, and with reference to Figures 1-4, the motor housing 12, which also forms a handle portion, has two identical housing halves 13a, 13b. A motor 14 is seated within recess 14a of housing half 13a and the opposing recess of housing half 13b and has a motor drive shaft 15 extending therefrom.
Tabs 15b (Figure 3) help secure the motor 14 within the housing 12. A gear reducer (not shown) could optionally be provided to reduce by way of example the rotational speed of the motor 52 from 15,000 rpm to 1500 rpm, 750 rpm, 150 rpm, etc. One or more batteries 16, such as a 3 Volt battery, is positioned in recess 17a of housing half 13a and the opposing recess of housing half 13b for powering the motor 14. The battery(s) 16 can be contained within a compartment in the housing 12 accessible by removing a battery door. The motor drive shaft 15 connects to a proximal end of the thrombectomy wire 30 by various couplings, such as for example a snap fit wherein cap 31 of at the proximal end of wire 30 is frictionally fit over the motor drive shaft 15.
Various other types of connections are also contemplated. A printed circuit board can also be provided within the housing 30 and is designated by reference numeral 18.
Motor housing 12 includes a distal tubular portion 22 having a tab in the form of a ring 24 which fits within a groove in the tube connector 80, best shown in Figure 3 to connect the motor housing 12 to tube connector 80 described below.
Switch 19 extends though recess 21 in housing half 13a and in a corresponding recess in housing half 13b. A potentiometer (not shown) can optionally be wired to the motor to enable dialing the motor speed up or down to adjust the rotational speed of the thrombectomy wire 30 to adjust for various procedures and/or clot locations and sizes. In a preferred embodiment, the potentiometer is used as a two terminal variable resistor, i.e. a rheostat, by not connecting the third terminal. In this manner, in the initial position, the motor speed is at the desired minimum and rotation of a knob (or in alternate embodiments sliding of a knob) progressively increases the motor speed. Thus, the on/off switch 19 extending from the housing 12 is electrically connected to the motor 15 to turn on the motor 15 to activate the apparatus, i.e. rotate the wire 30.
Turning to the other components illustrated in Figures 2-4, rotating hemostatic valve (RHV) or housing 40 is connectable to an introducer catheter 100 (see Figure 9A). A
conventional introducer catheter can be utilized or alternatively a specially designed catheter for use with the apparatus of the present invention. As is standard, the RHV 40 is rotatable with respect to the catheter 100 to alter the orientation of the side arm 56.
Side arm 56 extends from the tubular portion 46 of RHV 40 and has a port 57 for introduction of fluids and/or application of vacuum as described below. Luer lock is provided at the distal end 52 of RHV 40 to connect to the introducer catheter 100 as internal threads 51a of rotation knob 51 threadingly engage external proximal threads of the introducer catheter 100.
Tube extension 48 fits within the lumen of the introducer catheter 100 when attached. Washers 49a, 49b help to provide a seal against fluid flow.
Tubular portion 46 of RHV 40 includes a lumen 55 extending therethrough to slidably receive the tubular portion 62 of the introducer sheath 60. Proximal cap 58 at proximal end 54 has internal threads 59 to threadingly attach to external proximal threads 47 of RHV 40 for attachment of the cap 58 to the RHV 40. Further, a crush ring 43 and distal ring 44 are seated within the internal lumen 55 of the tubular portion 46. Thus, as cap 58 is tightened on RHV 40 by rotation, it compresses rings 43 and 44 against the tubular portion 62 of introducer sheath 60 extending therethrough to connect the introducer sheath 60 to the RHV 40. A
proximal seal 45 can also be provided. Flange 46a on the proximal end 54 of RHV 40 interacts with lip 58a of cap 58 to allow loosening of cap 58 to release introducer sheath 60 without cap 58 detaching from RHV 40.
Side arm 56 of RHV 40 has a lumen 53 (FIG. 3A) in fluid communication with lumen 55 of tubular portion 46. Fluids such as imaging dye can be injected through the arm 56, flowing through the lumens 53 and 55, i.e. through the space between the inner wall of lumen 55 and the outer wall of the introducer sheath 60, and then through the space between the thrombectomy wire 30 and the inner wall of the introducer catheter 100, exiting a distal opening 103 (FIG. 10) in the introducer catheter 100 to flow into the vessel. This imaging dye can be used to provide an indication that fluid flow has resumed in the vessel.
The side arm 56 can also be used for vacuum to suction particles detached from the vessel by the rotational wire 30. The particles would flow into the distal opening 103 of the introducer catheter 100 and through the space between the wire 30 and the inner wall of the introducer catheter 100, continuing through lumen 55 and then exiting through lumen 53 and port 57 into a suction tube (not shown).
It should also be appreciated that the guide catheter 150 discussed in conjunction with the method of use below can also have a side arm for injection of fluid (see e.g.
side arm 152 of Figure 8).
In the alternate embodiment of Figure 12, the RHV 40' does not have a side arm. In this embodiment, a guide catheter with a side arm can be used for injection and suction. Otherwise the components are identical to the components of Figure 1 and for convenience, the corresponding components are labeled with "prime" designations e.g., rotational knob 51', cap 58', introducer sheath 60', connector tube 80' and locking cap 83'.
The tubular portion 62 of introducer sheath 60, as noted above, extends through the lumen 55 of RHV 40 and terminates either within RHV 40 or at a proximal portion of the lumen of the introducer catheter 100. The tubular portion 62 preferably has a stiffness greater than the stiffness of the thrombectomy wire 30 to maintain the wire 30 in a straightened position during passage of wire 30 into the RHV 40 for subsequent passage through the lumen of the introducer catheter 100 to the surgical site.
Proximal end 65 of introducer sheath 60 is attachable to connector tube 80.
Preferably, the enlarged proximal end 65 has a threaded flange 67 as shown in Figure 3A to threadingly engage the internal threads 85 on the distal cylindrical locking cap 83 at the distal end 82 of tubular connector 80. A valve can be provided within the distal end 82 of the connector tube 80 in addition or instead of a valve in a proximal end 65 of the introducer sheath 60 to seal escape of fluid to improve the vacuum through the side arm 56.
Note the tube 80 and introducer sheath 60 can alternatively be provided as one unit, attached together and positioned over the thrombectomy wire 30 as an attached unit. However, in alternative embodiments, the wire 30 is inserted through the introducer sheath 60 and manipulated through the introducer catheter 100 to the surgical site. Once positioned, the connector tube 80 is then threadingly attached at the distal end 82 to the introducer sheath 60 as noted above and at a proximal end 84 to the motor housing 12. In this version, the connector tube 80 can be positioned over the wire 30 prior to insertion of the wire 30 through introducer sheath 60 or after insertion through the sheath 60. The wire 30 can be packaged with the sheath 60 and the tube 80 positioned thereover, or packaged apart from the sheath 60 and tube 80.
Proximal end 84 of connector tube 80 is configured for attachment to the motor housing 12 by an external ring 24 on tip 22 of motor housing 12. Ring 24 is seated within an internal groove of connector tube 80, as shown in Figure 3, to provide a snap fit.
Other types of attachment are also contemplated. The proximal end of the wire 30 is attached to the drive shaft 15 of the motor 14. In one embodiment, end cap 31 of wire 30 is snap fit within opening 15a in motor shaft 15. Other ways to attach the wire 30 and motor shaft 15 are also contemplated such as a bayonet mount for example.
As can be appreciated, by having a detachable motor housing 12, different handles with different motor speeds and/or different batteries can be utilized by attachment to the wire 30.
This can even be achieved during the same surgical procedure.
In some embodiments, the housing can be detached, sterilized and reused after recharging of the battery or replacing the battery.
In some embodiments, as an alternative to direct connection to the motor shaft, the proximal end of wire 30, after insertion to the surgical site or prior to insertion, can be attached at a proximal end to a coupler tube which is connected to a gear reducer. The connection can be a friction fit, a magnetic coupling or a twist connect, e.g. a bayonet connection, by way of example.
Figure 5 illustrates one embodiment of the thrombectomy wire 30 of the present invention. The wire 30 has a distal coiled tip 91. In preferred embodiments, the distal coiled tip (and underlying cable) is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis. Figure 4A shows the wire of Figure 5 forming a sinuous shape. In Figure 4B, an alternative embodiment of the wire is illustrated, wherein the wire 130 forms a J-tip which creates a standing wave upon rotation. In the J-tip configuration, due to the angle, when the wire is rotated by the motor at sufficient speed at least one vibrational node is formed. Details of this creation of a standing wave are described in U.S. Patent No. 6,090,118.
This can aid introduction and manipulation of the wire 30 since it is less cumbersome and of lighter weight than if the motor housing was attached during manipulation of the wire. However, it is also contemplated that the wire 30 could be attached to the motor housing 12 prior to insertion through the introducer sheath 60, RHV 40 and the introducer catheter 100 and thus the wire 30 would be slidable within the introducer sheath 60 (and introducer catheter 100) with the motor housing 12 attached. Thus, the motor housing 12 can be attached to the wire at a desired time prior to or during the procedure.
Turning to the specific components of the thrombectomy apparatus 10, and with reference to Figures 1-4, the motor housing 12, which also forms a handle portion, has two identical housing halves 13a, 13b. A motor 14 is seated within recess 14a of housing half 13a and the opposing recess of housing half 13b and has a motor drive shaft 15 extending therefrom.
Tabs 15b (Figure 3) help secure the motor 14 within the housing 12. A gear reducer (not shown) could optionally be provided to reduce by way of example the rotational speed of the motor 52 from 15,000 rpm to 1500 rpm, 750 rpm, 150 rpm, etc. One or more batteries 16, such as a 3 Volt battery, is positioned in recess 17a of housing half 13a and the opposing recess of housing half 13b for powering the motor 14. The battery(s) 16 can be contained within a compartment in the housing 12 accessible by removing a battery door. The motor drive shaft 15 connects to a proximal end of the thrombectomy wire 30 by various couplings, such as for example a snap fit wherein cap 31 of at the proximal end of wire 30 is frictionally fit over the motor drive shaft 15.
Various other types of connections are also contemplated. A printed circuit board can also be provided within the housing 30 and is designated by reference numeral 18.
Motor housing 12 includes a distal tubular portion 22 having a tab in the form of a ring 24 which fits within a groove in the tube connector 80, best shown in Figure 3 to connect the motor housing 12 to tube connector 80 described below.
Switch 19 extends though recess 21 in housing half 13a and in a corresponding recess in housing half 13b. A potentiometer (not shown) can optionally be wired to the motor to enable dialing the motor speed up or down to adjust the rotational speed of the thrombectomy wire 30 to adjust for various procedures and/or clot locations and sizes. In a preferred embodiment, the potentiometer is used as a two terminal variable resistor, i.e. a rheostat, by not connecting the third terminal. In this manner, in the initial position, the motor speed is at the desired minimum and rotation of a knob (or in alternate embodiments sliding of a knob) progressively increases the motor speed. Thus, the on/off switch 19 extending from the housing 12 is electrically connected to the motor 15 to turn on the motor 15 to activate the apparatus, i.e. rotate the wire 30.
Turning to the other components illustrated in Figures 2-4, rotating hemostatic valve (RHV) or housing 40 is connectable to an introducer catheter 100 (see Figure 9A). A
conventional introducer catheter can be utilized or alternatively a specially designed catheter for use with the apparatus of the present invention. As is standard, the RHV 40 is rotatable with respect to the catheter 100 to alter the orientation of the side arm 56.
Side arm 56 extends from the tubular portion 46 of RHV 40 and has a port 57 for introduction of fluids and/or application of vacuum as described below. Luer lock is provided at the distal end 52 of RHV 40 to connect to the introducer catheter 100 as internal threads 51a of rotation knob 51 threadingly engage external proximal threads of the introducer catheter 100.
Tube extension 48 fits within the lumen of the introducer catheter 100 when attached. Washers 49a, 49b help to provide a seal against fluid flow.
Tubular portion 46 of RHV 40 includes a lumen 55 extending therethrough to slidably receive the tubular portion 62 of the introducer sheath 60. Proximal cap 58 at proximal end 54 has internal threads 59 to threadingly attach to external proximal threads 47 of RHV 40 for attachment of the cap 58 to the RHV 40. Further, a crush ring 43 and distal ring 44 are seated within the internal lumen 55 of the tubular portion 46. Thus, as cap 58 is tightened on RHV 40 by rotation, it compresses rings 43 and 44 against the tubular portion 62 of introducer sheath 60 extending therethrough to connect the introducer sheath 60 to the RHV 40. A
proximal seal 45 can also be provided. Flange 46a on the proximal end 54 of RHV 40 interacts with lip 58a of cap 58 to allow loosening of cap 58 to release introducer sheath 60 without cap 58 detaching from RHV 40.
Side arm 56 of RHV 40 has a lumen 53 (FIG. 3A) in fluid communication with lumen 55 of tubular portion 46. Fluids such as imaging dye can be injected through the arm 56, flowing through the lumens 53 and 55, i.e. through the space between the inner wall of lumen 55 and the outer wall of the introducer sheath 60, and then through the space between the thrombectomy wire 30 and the inner wall of the introducer catheter 100, exiting a distal opening 103 (FIG. 10) in the introducer catheter 100 to flow into the vessel. This imaging dye can be used to provide an indication that fluid flow has resumed in the vessel.
The side arm 56 can also be used for vacuum to suction particles detached from the vessel by the rotational wire 30. The particles would flow into the distal opening 103 of the introducer catheter 100 and through the space between the wire 30 and the inner wall of the introducer catheter 100, continuing through lumen 55 and then exiting through lumen 53 and port 57 into a suction tube (not shown).
It should also be appreciated that the guide catheter 150 discussed in conjunction with the method of use below can also have a side arm for injection of fluid (see e.g.
side arm 152 of Figure 8).
In the alternate embodiment of Figure 12, the RHV 40' does not have a side arm. In this embodiment, a guide catheter with a side arm can be used for injection and suction. Otherwise the components are identical to the components of Figure 1 and for convenience, the corresponding components are labeled with "prime" designations e.g., rotational knob 51', cap 58', introducer sheath 60', connector tube 80' and locking cap 83'.
The tubular portion 62 of introducer sheath 60, as noted above, extends through the lumen 55 of RHV 40 and terminates either within RHV 40 or at a proximal portion of the lumen of the introducer catheter 100. The tubular portion 62 preferably has a stiffness greater than the stiffness of the thrombectomy wire 30 to maintain the wire 30 in a straightened position during passage of wire 30 into the RHV 40 for subsequent passage through the lumen of the introducer catheter 100 to the surgical site.
Proximal end 65 of introducer sheath 60 is attachable to connector tube 80.
Preferably, the enlarged proximal end 65 has a threaded flange 67 as shown in Figure 3A to threadingly engage the internal threads 85 on the distal cylindrical locking cap 83 at the distal end 82 of tubular connector 80. A valve can be provided within the distal end 82 of the connector tube 80 in addition or instead of a valve in a proximal end 65 of the introducer sheath 60 to seal escape of fluid to improve the vacuum through the side arm 56.
Note the tube 80 and introducer sheath 60 can alternatively be provided as one unit, attached together and positioned over the thrombectomy wire 30 as an attached unit. However, in alternative embodiments, the wire 30 is inserted through the introducer sheath 60 and manipulated through the introducer catheter 100 to the surgical site. Once positioned, the connector tube 80 is then threadingly attached at the distal end 82 to the introducer sheath 60 as noted above and at a proximal end 84 to the motor housing 12. In this version, the connector tube 80 can be positioned over the wire 30 prior to insertion of the wire 30 through introducer sheath 60 or after insertion through the sheath 60. The wire 30 can be packaged with the sheath 60 and the tube 80 positioned thereover, or packaged apart from the sheath 60 and tube 80.
Proximal end 84 of connector tube 80 is configured for attachment to the motor housing 12 by an external ring 24 on tip 22 of motor housing 12. Ring 24 is seated within an internal groove of connector tube 80, as shown in Figure 3, to provide a snap fit.
Other types of attachment are also contemplated. The proximal end of the wire 30 is attached to the drive shaft 15 of the motor 14. In one embodiment, end cap 31 of wire 30 is snap fit within opening 15a in motor shaft 15. Other ways to attach the wire 30 and motor shaft 15 are also contemplated such as a bayonet mount for example.
As can be appreciated, by having a detachable motor housing 12, different handles with different motor speeds and/or different batteries can be utilized by attachment to the wire 30.
This can even be achieved during the same surgical procedure.
In some embodiments, the housing can be detached, sterilized and reused after recharging of the battery or replacing the battery.
In some embodiments, as an alternative to direct connection to the motor shaft, the proximal end of wire 30, after insertion to the surgical site or prior to insertion, can be attached at a proximal end to a coupler tube which is connected to a gear reducer. The connection can be a friction fit, a magnetic coupling or a twist connect, e.g. a bayonet connection, by way of example.
Figure 5 illustrates one embodiment of the thrombectomy wire 30 of the present invention. The wire 30 has a distal coiled tip 91. In preferred embodiments, the distal coiled tip (and underlying cable) is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis. Figure 4A shows the wire of Figure 5 forming a sinuous shape. In Figure 4B, an alternative embodiment of the wire is illustrated, wherein the wire 130 forms a J-tip which creates a standing wave upon rotation. In the J-tip configuration, due to the angle, when the wire is rotated by the motor at sufficient speed at least one vibrational node is formed. Details of this creation of a standing wave are described in U.S. Patent No. 6,090,118.
In the embodiment of Figure 4A, the wire 30 forms a substantially sinuous shape, resembling a sine curve. More specifically, wire 30 of Figure 4A has a substantially linear portion extending through most of its length, from a proximal region, through an intermediate region, to distal region 36. At the distal region 36, wire 30 has a sinuous shape in that as shown it has a first arcuate region 33 facing a first direction (upwardly as viewed in the orientation of Figure 4A) and a second arcuate region 35, spaced longitudinally from the first arcuate region 33, facing a second opposite direction (downwardly as viewed in the orientation of Figure 4A).
These arcuate regions 33, 35 form "peaks" to contact vascular structure as the wire 30 rotates.
This angled (non-linear) distal portion of wire 30 includes a coiled portion with a covering material to block the interstices of the coil as discussed in more detail below. Note in a preferred embodiment, the amplitude of the proximal wave (at region 33) is smaller than the amplitude of the distal wave (at region 35), facilitating movement in and out of the catheter.
When the wire 30 is fully retracted within the introducer catheter 100 (as in Figure 3), the curved regions of the wire 30 are compressed so the distal region 36 is contained in a substantially straight or substantially linear non-deployed configuration.
When the introducer catheter 100 (attached to RHV 40) is retracted by proximal axial movement (see the arrow of Figure 4), or the wire 30 is advanced with respect to the introducer catheter 100, or the wire 30 and catheter 100 are both moved in the respective distal and proximal directions, the distal region 36 of the wire 30 is exposed to enable the wire 30 to return to its non-linear substantially sinuous configuration shown in Figure 4A (and Figure 4) for rotation about its longitudinal axis within the lumen of the vessel.
Thus, as can be appreciated, the wire 30 is advanced within the introducer catheter 100 which is attached at its proximal end to the distal end of the RHV 40. When at the desired site, the wire 30 and introducer catheter 100 are relatively moved to expose the wire 30 to assume its non-linear shape for motorized rotational movement to break up thrombotic material on the vessel wall. If a J-tip wire, such as wire 130 of Figure 4, is utilized, the wire 130 can be rotated within the introducer catheter 100 to re-orient the wire 130.
The flexible tubular portion 62 of the introducer sheath 60 can optionally contain one or more braided wires embedded in the wall to increase the stiffness. Such braided wires would preferably extend the length of the sheath 60.
These arcuate regions 33, 35 form "peaks" to contact vascular structure as the wire 30 rotates.
This angled (non-linear) distal portion of wire 30 includes a coiled portion with a covering material to block the interstices of the coil as discussed in more detail below. Note in a preferred embodiment, the amplitude of the proximal wave (at region 33) is smaller than the amplitude of the distal wave (at region 35), facilitating movement in and out of the catheter.
When the wire 30 is fully retracted within the introducer catheter 100 (as in Figure 3), the curved regions of the wire 30 are compressed so the distal region 36 is contained in a substantially straight or substantially linear non-deployed configuration.
When the introducer catheter 100 (attached to RHV 40) is retracted by proximal axial movement (see the arrow of Figure 4), or the wire 30 is advanced with respect to the introducer catheter 100, or the wire 30 and catheter 100 are both moved in the respective distal and proximal directions, the distal region 36 of the wire 30 is exposed to enable the wire 30 to return to its non-linear substantially sinuous configuration shown in Figure 4A (and Figure 4) for rotation about its longitudinal axis within the lumen of the vessel.
Thus, as can be appreciated, the wire 30 is advanced within the introducer catheter 100 which is attached at its proximal end to the distal end of the RHV 40. When at the desired site, the wire 30 and introducer catheter 100 are relatively moved to expose the wire 30 to assume its non-linear shape for motorized rotational movement to break up thrombotic material on the vessel wall. If a J-tip wire, such as wire 130 of Figure 4, is utilized, the wire 130 can be rotated within the introducer catheter 100 to re-orient the wire 130.
The flexible tubular portion 62 of the introducer sheath 60 can optionally contain one or more braided wires embedded in the wall to increase the stiffness. Such braided wires would preferably extend the length of the sheath 60.
In an embodiment of the coiled tip being composed of shape memory material, the memorized configuration is sinuous or s-shape as in Figure 4A. In the state within the introducer catheter 100, the wire is in a substantially linear configuration. This state is used for delivering the wire to the surgical site. When the wire is exposed to warmer body temperature, the tip transforms to its austenitic state, assuming the s-shaped memorized configuration. Alternatively, the coiled tip of the wire can be compressed within the wall of the introducer catheter and when released, assumes its shape memorized non-linear shape. The coiled tip can alternatively be a radiopaque coil/polymer pre-shaped to an "S".
Details of the wire 30 will now be described with reference to Figure 5. These details are the same for wire 130, the only difference being that instead of the distal coiled tip of the wire being sinuous shaped in the deployed position, the distal tip of the wire is in a J-configuration.
Note it is also contemplated that in an alternate embodiment the distal tip of the wire can be substantially straight (substantially linear) in both the covered and deployed (exposed) position.
For convenience, details will be discussed with reference to wire 30.
Wire 30 has a core 32 having a proximal portion 34 (see Fig. 2) and a distal portion 37 (Figure 5). Transition region 38 of core 32 is tapered distally so that the diameter of the distal portion 37 of core 32 is less than the diameter of the proximal portion 34. A
uniform diameter portion 37a extends distal of tapered portion 37. The taper in transition region 38 can be formed by removing a coating, such as a PTFE coating, placed over the core 32 and a grinding of the core 32. In one embodiment, the core 32 is a solid material made of a nickel titanium alloy, although other materials are also contemplated. The core 32 can also be formed from a hypotube with a tapered body attached, e.g. welded, to the distal end of the hypotube.
The core 32 is connected to a cable 90. The cable 90 can be formed of a plurality of wires twisted together such as a lxl9 wire for example. The twisted wires can be surrounded by additional wires or a sheath. The core 32 is tapered to accommodate connection to cable 90.
Hypotube 92 is placed over the distalmost end of the core 32 (the uniform diameter portion 37a) and the proximalmost end of the cable 90 and is attached thereto by a number of methods, including but not limited to, laser welding, soldering or crimping. The hypotube 92 thereby forms a coupler for joining the core 32 and cable 90 as these components are positioned within the hypotube 92. The hypotube can have a diameter of about .010 inches, although other dimensions are contemplated.
Details of the wire 30 will now be described with reference to Figure 5. These details are the same for wire 130, the only difference being that instead of the distal coiled tip of the wire being sinuous shaped in the deployed position, the distal tip of the wire is in a J-configuration.
Note it is also contemplated that in an alternate embodiment the distal tip of the wire can be substantially straight (substantially linear) in both the covered and deployed (exposed) position.
For convenience, details will be discussed with reference to wire 30.
Wire 30 has a core 32 having a proximal portion 34 (see Fig. 2) and a distal portion 37 (Figure 5). Transition region 38 of core 32 is tapered distally so that the diameter of the distal portion 37 of core 32 is less than the diameter of the proximal portion 34. A
uniform diameter portion 37a extends distal of tapered portion 37. The taper in transition region 38 can be formed by removing a coating, such as a PTFE coating, placed over the core 32 and a grinding of the core 32. In one embodiment, the core 32 is a solid material made of a nickel titanium alloy, although other materials are also contemplated. The core 32 can also be formed from a hypotube with a tapered body attached, e.g. welded, to the distal end of the hypotube.
The core 32 is connected to a cable 90. The cable 90 can be formed of a plurality of wires twisted together such as a lxl9 wire for example. The twisted wires can be surrounded by additional wires or a sheath. The core 32 is tapered to accommodate connection to cable 90.
Hypotube 92 is placed over the distalmost end of the core 32 (the uniform diameter portion 37a) and the proximalmost end of the cable 90 and is attached thereto by a number of methods, including but not limited to, laser welding, soldering or crimping. The hypotube 92 thereby forms a coupler for joining the core 32 and cable 90 as these components are positioned within the hypotube 92. The hypotube can have a diameter of about .010 inches, although other dimensions are contemplated.
The cable 90 in one embodiment has a variable stiffness such that the proximal portion 94 is stiffer, e.g. has a tighter braid, than a distal portion 96 to increase the flexibility of the distal portion 96. In other embodiments, the cable 90 is of uniform stiffness. The cable 90 can be of substantially uniform diameter. Various covering materials, e.g. coating, jackets and/or shrink wraps, can be used as an alternative or in addition to vary the stiffness of the cable 90.
A torque tube 97 is positioned over the cable 90. The torque tube 97 extends distally from a tapered region of the core 32, terminating at the distal coil 91. The torque tube 97 can be soldered at (proximal) end 97a to the core 32 and at a distal region 97b (e.g.
at a distal end) to the cable 90. The torque tube 97 can also be attached, e.g. soldered or laser welded, to a proximal end of the coil.
A polymer coating(s) and/or jacket(s) can be placed over the torque tube 97 to cover the interstices in the cable 90 and provide a smooth surface. In one embodiment, a PTFE shrink wrap tubing 98 is placed over the torque tube 97 and over a portion of the core 32, preferably extending over the tapered transition region 38 of core 32 to terminate at a proximal end adjacent the uniform diameter region of the core 32. At a distal end, the shrink wrap 98 terminates at the end where the torque tube 97 terminates.
Coiled tip 91 is positioned over a distal portion of the cable 90, and preferably over the distal tip. The coil 91 in one embodiment is composed of a soft and malleable material such as platinum and has a uniform pitch and diameter. The distalmost tip of the cable 90 can have a laser welded ball to which the coil 91 is welded to enhance retention of the coil 91 and cable 90.
The coiled tip region has a substantially sinuous configuration. In an alternate embodiment, the coiled tip region has a J-tip configuration, as shown for example in Figure 4B. The coiled tip region can alternatively have a substantially linear configuration in the deployed/uncovered position. In each of these embodiments, preferably a covering such as a jacket, shrink wrap or coating covers the coil 91. In a preferred embodiment, a nylon covering 99 is heat fused over the coil 91, to melt into the interstices. A heat shrink tubing 99a, such as FEP, in some embodiments, is placed over the heat fused nylon coating. The covering 99, and heat shrink tubing 99a, terminate adjacent a distal end of the torque tube 97 and adjacent a distal end of the shrink wrap 98.
By way of example only, the components of wire 30 can have the approximate dimensions set forth in the table below. It should be understood that these dimensions are being provided by way of example as other dimensions are also contemplated. These are also approximate values.
APPROXIMATE OUTER APPROXIMATE
COMPONENT DIAMETER LENGTH
Core 32 (proximal non tapered portion) .016 inches 139.5 cm Core tapered portion .016 inches to .0095 inches 4.35 inches Distal coil 91 .016 inches 3.0 inches Torque tube 97 .013 inches 8.0 inches Shrink tube 98 .014 inches 10.35 inches Cable 90 .010 inches 8.2 inches The covering material, e.g. coating, jackets, and or shrink wraps, helps to prevent bending or knotting of the wire which could otherwise occur in native vessels.
The covering also increases the torsional strength of the wire and also strengthens the wire to accommodate spasms occurring in the vessel. The coating also blocks the interstices of the coil 91 to provide a less abrasive surface. The various coating and/or jackets and/or shrink wrap can be made of PET, Teflon, Pebax, polyurethane or other polymeric materials. The material helps to prevent the native vessel from being caught in the coil 90 and reduces vessel spasms.
The use of the thrombectomy apparatus 10 will now be described. The use, by way of example is shown and described with respect to the embodiment of Figure 1 with the sinuous tip wire of Figure 4, it being understood that the wire embodiment of Figure 4B
would be utilized in a similar manner.
An access sheath (not shown) is inserted into the vessel and then a guidewire e.g. .035 or .038 inches in diameter, and a guide catheter 150 are inserted through the sheath and advanced through the vasculature. The guidewire is removed and a smaller diameter guidewire G, e.g.
.014 inch diameter, and the introducer catheter 100 are inserted through the guide catheter 150 and access sheath with the guidewire G in the femoral artery F and located via imaging. The introducer catheter 100 is advanced to the desired site through the vascular system into the cerebral arteries A, for example through the Circle of Willis C (see FIGS. 6, 7 and 8). Once at the site, the guidewire G is withdrawn as shown in Figure 9. Note the introducer catheter 100 is preferably inserted with the RHV 40 attached. That is, the tubular portion 46 of the RHV 40 is inserted through the introducer catheter 100 (see Figure 10) and attached thereto by rotation of cap 51 as shown in Figure 9A. In the alternate embodiment of Figures I OC and I OD, RHV 40 is attached to thread 124 of the winged luer fitting of introducer catheter 120 by rotation of cap 51 and/or winged handle 122.
Note in an alternate embodiment, instead of the RHV 40 attached prior to introduction of the introducer catheter 100 through the guide catheter 150, it can be attached after introduction of catheter 100 through guide catheter 150.
The introducer sheath 60 is inserted through the RHV 40, and attached to the RHV 40 by rotation of cap 58 as shown in Figure 10A. The thrombectomy wire 30 is inserted through the lumen of the introducer sheath 60, through the lumen of the RHV 40 and into the lumen of the introducer catheter 100. The introducer catheter 100 extends from the guide catheter 150 as shown in Figure 10, but the wire 30 remains inside the introducer catheter 100. The distal end of the wire 30 is then exposed from the introducer catheter 100 at the target surgical site by relative movement of the wire 30 and introducer sheath 100. Note the wire 30 can be attached to the motor drive shaft 15 at this point or can be attached before exposed or at any other time in the procedure such as prior to insertion of the wire 30 through the introducer sheath 60. Attachment is achieved by connection of the connector tube 80 to the introducer sheath 60 (see Figure I OB) and attachment of the proximal end of the connector 80 to the motor housing 12. The wire 30 extends through the connector tube and attachment of the wire 30 (which extends through connector 80) to the motor drive shaft 15. As noted above, alternatively, the connector tube 80 can be connected to the introducer sheath 60 prior to attachment to the motor housing 12, or alternatively connected after the wire 30 is at the surgical site and exposed from the introducer sheath.
With the wire 30 exposed from the introducer catheter 100, switch 19 on housing 12 is actuated to turn on the motor 14 thereby causing wire 30 to rotate about its longitudinal axis to break up/macerate thrombus.
The macerated particles can be removed by suction through side arm 56 of RHV
40 as the particles travel in the space between wire 30 and introducer catheter 100 and RHV 40. The introducer catheter 100 can optionally have a side port(s) and/or the guide catheter 150 can optionally have a side port(s) such as side port 152 for aspirating the small macerated particles in addition to or alternative to side arm 56 of RHV 40.
The delivery (access) sheath or delivery catheter 100 can include a balloon (not shown) to block blood flow and allow aspiration in the blocked space.
While the above description contains many specifics, those specifics should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the disclosure, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments thereof. Those skilled in the art will envision many other possible variations that are within the scope and spirit of the disclosure as defined by the claims appended hereto.
A torque tube 97 is positioned over the cable 90. The torque tube 97 extends distally from a tapered region of the core 32, terminating at the distal coil 91. The torque tube 97 can be soldered at (proximal) end 97a to the core 32 and at a distal region 97b (e.g.
at a distal end) to the cable 90. The torque tube 97 can also be attached, e.g. soldered or laser welded, to a proximal end of the coil.
A polymer coating(s) and/or jacket(s) can be placed over the torque tube 97 to cover the interstices in the cable 90 and provide a smooth surface. In one embodiment, a PTFE shrink wrap tubing 98 is placed over the torque tube 97 and over a portion of the core 32, preferably extending over the tapered transition region 38 of core 32 to terminate at a proximal end adjacent the uniform diameter region of the core 32. At a distal end, the shrink wrap 98 terminates at the end where the torque tube 97 terminates.
Coiled tip 91 is positioned over a distal portion of the cable 90, and preferably over the distal tip. The coil 91 in one embodiment is composed of a soft and malleable material such as platinum and has a uniform pitch and diameter. The distalmost tip of the cable 90 can have a laser welded ball to which the coil 91 is welded to enhance retention of the coil 91 and cable 90.
The coiled tip region has a substantially sinuous configuration. In an alternate embodiment, the coiled tip region has a J-tip configuration, as shown for example in Figure 4B. The coiled tip region can alternatively have a substantially linear configuration in the deployed/uncovered position. In each of these embodiments, preferably a covering such as a jacket, shrink wrap or coating covers the coil 91. In a preferred embodiment, a nylon covering 99 is heat fused over the coil 91, to melt into the interstices. A heat shrink tubing 99a, such as FEP, in some embodiments, is placed over the heat fused nylon coating. The covering 99, and heat shrink tubing 99a, terminate adjacent a distal end of the torque tube 97 and adjacent a distal end of the shrink wrap 98.
By way of example only, the components of wire 30 can have the approximate dimensions set forth in the table below. It should be understood that these dimensions are being provided by way of example as other dimensions are also contemplated. These are also approximate values.
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COMPONENT DIAMETER LENGTH
Core 32 (proximal non tapered portion) .016 inches 139.5 cm Core tapered portion .016 inches to .0095 inches 4.35 inches Distal coil 91 .016 inches 3.0 inches Torque tube 97 .013 inches 8.0 inches Shrink tube 98 .014 inches 10.35 inches Cable 90 .010 inches 8.2 inches The covering material, e.g. coating, jackets, and or shrink wraps, helps to prevent bending or knotting of the wire which could otherwise occur in native vessels.
The covering also increases the torsional strength of the wire and also strengthens the wire to accommodate spasms occurring in the vessel. The coating also blocks the interstices of the coil 91 to provide a less abrasive surface. The various coating and/or jackets and/or shrink wrap can be made of PET, Teflon, Pebax, polyurethane or other polymeric materials. The material helps to prevent the native vessel from being caught in the coil 90 and reduces vessel spasms.
The use of the thrombectomy apparatus 10 will now be described. The use, by way of example is shown and described with respect to the embodiment of Figure 1 with the sinuous tip wire of Figure 4, it being understood that the wire embodiment of Figure 4B
would be utilized in a similar manner.
An access sheath (not shown) is inserted into the vessel and then a guidewire e.g. .035 or .038 inches in diameter, and a guide catheter 150 are inserted through the sheath and advanced through the vasculature. The guidewire is removed and a smaller diameter guidewire G, e.g.
.014 inch diameter, and the introducer catheter 100 are inserted through the guide catheter 150 and access sheath with the guidewire G in the femoral artery F and located via imaging. The introducer catheter 100 is advanced to the desired site through the vascular system into the cerebral arteries A, for example through the Circle of Willis C (see FIGS. 6, 7 and 8). Once at the site, the guidewire G is withdrawn as shown in Figure 9. Note the introducer catheter 100 is preferably inserted with the RHV 40 attached. That is, the tubular portion 46 of the RHV 40 is inserted through the introducer catheter 100 (see Figure 10) and attached thereto by rotation of cap 51 as shown in Figure 9A. In the alternate embodiment of Figures I OC and I OD, RHV 40 is attached to thread 124 of the winged luer fitting of introducer catheter 120 by rotation of cap 51 and/or winged handle 122.
Note in an alternate embodiment, instead of the RHV 40 attached prior to introduction of the introducer catheter 100 through the guide catheter 150, it can be attached after introduction of catheter 100 through guide catheter 150.
The introducer sheath 60 is inserted through the RHV 40, and attached to the RHV 40 by rotation of cap 58 as shown in Figure 10A. The thrombectomy wire 30 is inserted through the lumen of the introducer sheath 60, through the lumen of the RHV 40 and into the lumen of the introducer catheter 100. The introducer catheter 100 extends from the guide catheter 150 as shown in Figure 10, but the wire 30 remains inside the introducer catheter 100. The distal end of the wire 30 is then exposed from the introducer catheter 100 at the target surgical site by relative movement of the wire 30 and introducer sheath 100. Note the wire 30 can be attached to the motor drive shaft 15 at this point or can be attached before exposed or at any other time in the procedure such as prior to insertion of the wire 30 through the introducer sheath 60. Attachment is achieved by connection of the connector tube 80 to the introducer sheath 60 (see Figure I OB) and attachment of the proximal end of the connector 80 to the motor housing 12. The wire 30 extends through the connector tube and attachment of the wire 30 (which extends through connector 80) to the motor drive shaft 15. As noted above, alternatively, the connector tube 80 can be connected to the introducer sheath 60 prior to attachment to the motor housing 12, or alternatively connected after the wire 30 is at the surgical site and exposed from the introducer sheath.
With the wire 30 exposed from the introducer catheter 100, switch 19 on housing 12 is actuated to turn on the motor 14 thereby causing wire 30 to rotate about its longitudinal axis to break up/macerate thrombus.
The macerated particles can be removed by suction through side arm 56 of RHV
40 as the particles travel in the space between wire 30 and introducer catheter 100 and RHV 40. The introducer catheter 100 can optionally have a side port(s) and/or the guide catheter 150 can optionally have a side port(s) such as side port 152 for aspirating the small macerated particles in addition to or alternative to side arm 56 of RHV 40.
The delivery (access) sheath or delivery catheter 100 can include a balloon (not shown) to block blood flow and allow aspiration in the blocked space.
While the above description contains many specifics, those specifics should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the disclosure, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments thereof. Those skilled in the art will envision many other possible variations that are within the scope and spirit of the disclosure as defined by the claims appended hereto.
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1. A rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material, the thrombectomy wire comprising a core having a proximal region and a distal region and being rotatable by a motor, the distal region having a smaller diameter than the proximal region, a cable coupled to the distal region of the core and extending distally thereof, a torque tube positioned over the cable, a coil positioned over a distal portion of the cable, the distal portion of the cable has a non-linear configuration, and a first covering material positioned over the coil.
2. The thrombectomy wire of claim 1, further comprising a hypotube coupling the distal region of the core to the proximal region of the cable.
3. The thrombectomy wire of claim 1 or 2, wherein a second covering material covers the torque tube.
4. The thrombectomy wire of claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising a heat shrink covering the first covering material.
5. The thrombectomy wire of claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second covering material overlying a portion of the core and extending over the torque tube to a region proximal of the first covering material.
6. The thrombectomy wire of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the non-linear distal portion of the cable is sinuous in configuration.
7. The thrombectomy wire of claim 6, wherein the sinuous configuration has a first amplitude and a second amplitude distal of the first amplitude, the second amplitude being greater than the first amplitude.
8. The thrombectomy wire of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the non-linear distal portion of the cable is J-shaped in configuration.
9. The thrombectomy wire of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the wire is removably coupled at a proximal end to a motor drive shaft.
10. The thrombectomy wire of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the wire is movable within a lumen of a housing, the housing having a suction port extending therefrom and communicating with the lumen.
11. An assembly for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material, the assembly comprising:
an introducer sheath having a lumen;
a rotational thrombectomy wire slidable within the lumen of the introducer sheath; and a connector having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion connectable to the introducer sheath and the proximal portion connectable to a motor housing, the wire operably connectable to a motor positioned within the motor housing.
an introducer sheath having a lumen;
a rotational thrombectomy wire slidable within the lumen of the introducer sheath; and a connector having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion connectable to the introducer sheath and the proximal portion connectable to a motor housing, the wire operably connectable to a motor positioned within the motor housing.
12. The assembly of claim 11, wherein the wire comprises a core having a proximal region and a distal region, the distal region having a smaller diameter than the proximal region, and the wire further includes a cable extending distally of the core, a coil attached to a distal portion of the cable and a first covering material positioned over the coil.
13. The assembly of claim 11 or 12, further comprising a housing having a first lumen, the introducer sheath connectable to the housing, and insertable through the first lumen.
14. The assembly of claim 13, wherein the housing includes a suction arm having a second lumen, and the second lumen configured to remove particles removed by rotation of the wire.
15. The assembly of claim 13 or 14, further comprising a catheter extending distally of the housing, wherein exposure of the wire from the catheter enables a distal portion of the wire to assume a non-linear configuration.
16. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the distal portion of the cable and the coil assume a non-linear configuration when exposed from a catheter.
17. A method for removing thrombus in a cerebral artery of a patient comprising:
introducing a guidewire and a first catheter into the femoral artery;
advancing the first catheter through the vascular system;
removing the guidewire;
providing a housing and a second catheter extending distally from the housing;
providing an introducer sheath;
inserting a rotational thrombectomy wire through the introducer sheath and through the second catheter;
connecting the introducer sheath to the housing;
advancing the thrombectomy wire within the second catheter to access the cerebral artery;
subsequently operably coupling a motor to the proximal end of the thrombectomy wire;
and activating the motor to rotate the thrombectomy wire to macerate thrombus in the cerebral artery.
introducing a guidewire and a first catheter into the femoral artery;
advancing the first catheter through the vascular system;
removing the guidewire;
providing a housing and a second catheter extending distally from the housing;
providing an introducer sheath;
inserting a rotational thrombectomy wire through the introducer sheath and through the second catheter;
connecting the introducer sheath to the housing;
advancing the thrombectomy wire within the second catheter to access the cerebral artery;
subsequently operably coupling a motor to the proximal end of the thrombectomy wire;
and activating the motor to rotate the thrombectomy wire to macerate thrombus in the cerebral artery.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of advancing the thrombectomy wire to access the cerebral artery includes the step of inserting the thrombectomy wire into the circle of Willis.
19. The method of claim 17 or 18, further comprising the step of providing a connector tube and attaching a proximal end of the connector tube to a motor housing and a distal end of the connector tube to the introducer sheath.
20. The method of claim 17, 18 or 19, further comprising the step of providing a vacuum to remove macerated particles from the artery.
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