US20090318889A1 - Access and closure device and method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to the field of accessing a biological lumen and closing the access port thereby created.
- a number of diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures are now performed translumenally, where a catheter is introduced to the vascular system at a convenient access location—such as the femoral, brachial, or subclavian arteries—and guided through the vascular system to a target location to perform therapy or diagnosis.
- a catheter is introduced to the vascular system at a convenient access location—such as the femoral, brachial, or subclavian arteries—and guided through the vascular system to a target location to perform therapy or diagnosis.
- vascular access is no longer required, the catheter and other vascular access devices must be removed from the vascular entrance and bleeding at the puncture site must be stopped.
- hemostasis is achieved by manual compression, the patient is required to remain recumbent for six to eighteen hours under observation to assure continued hemostasis. During this time bleeding from the vascular access wound can restart, potentially resulting in major complications. These complications may require blood transfusion and/or surgical intervention.
- Bioabsorbable fasteners have also been used to stop bleeding. Generally, these approaches rely on the placement of a thrombogenic and bioabsorbable material, such as collagen, at the superficial arterial wall over the puncture site. This method generally presents difficulty locating the interface of the overlying tissue and the adventitial surface of the blood vessel. Implanting the fastener too far from the desired location can result in failure to provide hemostasis. If, however, the fastener intrudes into the vascular lumen, thrombus can form on the fastener. Thrombus can embolize downstream and/or block normal blood flow at the thrombus site. Implanted fasteners can also cause infection and auto-immune reactions/rejections of the implant.
- a thrombogenic and bioabsorbable material such as collagen
- Suturing methods are also used to provide hemostasis after vascular access.
- the suture-applying device is introduced through the tissue tract with a distal end of the device located at the vascular puncture. Needles in the device draw suture through the blood vessel wall on opposite sides of the punctures, and the suture is secured directly over the adventitial surface of the blood vessel wall to close the vascular access wound.
- suturing methods need to be performed with a precise control.
- the needles need to be properly directed through the blood vessel wall so that the suture is well anchored in tissue to provide for tight closure.
- Suturing methods also require additional steps for the surgeon.
- vascular closure device and method Due to the deficiencies of the above methods and devices, a need exists for a more reliable vascular closure method and device. There also exists a need for a vascular closure device and method that is self-sealing and secure. There also exists a need for a vascular closure device and method requiring no or few extra steps to close the vascular site.
- a method for accessing a biological lumen having a lumen wall and surrounding tissue includes forming a path between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. The method further includes extending the path through the lumen wall. The method also includes opening the path to the lumen.
- the method of forming the path can include inserting a device between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. Extending the path can include inserting the device through the lumen wall. Opening the path can include inserting the device into the lumen. The method can include delivering a filler into the path.
- the method can include filling the path. Filling the path can include delivering a filler into the path.
- the filler can have a solid-setting liquid.
- the filler can have an epoxy.
- the method can include applying pressure to the path. Applying pressure to the path can include delivering filler adjacent to the path. Delivering filler adjacent to the path can include delivering filler between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. Delivering filler can include delivering filler in the lumen wall. Delivering filler can include delivering filler in the surrounding tissue.
- the method includes translating a device substantially between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue.
- the method further includes turning the device toward the lumen.
- the method also includes translating the device through the lumen wall.
- the method also includes removing the device from the lumen wall.
- the surrounding tissue can have adventitia. Turning can include relaxation of a preformed configuration in the device.
- the method can also include translating a guide through the device. Translating a guide can include translating the guide into the lumen. The method can also include translating a guide into the lumen. Translating a guide can include translating the guide through the device.
- An access device for accessing a biological lumen has an introduction device having a relaxed configuration.
- the relaxed configuration has a first flat section, a first bend at an end of the first flat section, and a first slope extending at a first end from the first bend.
- the introduction device is configured to be translated with respect to the access device.
- the relaxed configuration of the introduction device can have a second bend at a second end of the first slope, a second flat section extending at a first end from the second bend, a third bend at a second end of the second flat section, and a second slope extending from the third bend.
- the access device can have a delivery guide.
- the delivery guide can be configured to deliver the introduction device.
- the access device can have an anchor.
- the anchor can extend from the delivery guide.
- the anchor can be configured to stabilize the access device with respect to the lumen.
- a device for accessing a biological lumen has a lumen wall having a longitudinal lumen wall axis.
- the device has an elongated member that has a longitudinal member axis. The member is configured to access the lumen at a first angle.
- FIG. 1 is an embodiment of a method of using the arteriotomy device in a cross-section of a lumen.
- FIGS. 2 through 5 illustrate a method of using the arteriotomy device in a cross-section of a lumen.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a portion of an arteriotomized lumen.
- FIGS. 7 through 11 illustrate various embodiments of section A-A of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device in a first configuration.
- FIG. 13 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section B of FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 14 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device of FIG. 12 in a second configuration.
- FIG. 15 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section C of FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 16 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device of FIG. 12 in a third configuration.
- FIG. 17 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section D of FIG. 16 .
- FIG. 18 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device of FIG. 12 in a fourth configuration.
- FIG. 19 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section E of FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 20 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device of FIG. 12 in a fourth configuration.
- FIGS. 21 and 22 are close-up views of various embodiments of section F of FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 23 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device.
- FIG. 24 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device of FIG. 12 in a fifth configuration.
- FIG. 25 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section G of FIG. 24 .
- FIG. 26 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device.
- FIG. 27 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section H of FIG. 26 .
- FIGS. 28 through 32 illustrate various embodiments of cross-section I-I of FIG. 27 .
- FIGS. 33 and 34 are a perspective and side view, respectively, of an embodiment of section H of FIG. 26 .
- FIG. 35 illustrates an embodiment of a method of using the arteriotomy device in a cross-section of a lumen.
- FIG. 36 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section J of FIG. 35 .
- FIG. 37 illustrates an embodiment of a method of using an embodiment of the arteriotomy device of FIG. 35 in a cross-section of a lumen.
- FIG. 38 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section K of FIG. 37 .
- FIGS. 39 and 40 illustrate various methods of using the arteriotomy device.
- FIGS. 41 and 42 illustrate sectional views of an embodiment of the delivery guide.
- FIGS. 43 through 48 illustrate various embodiments of the introduction device.
- FIGS. 49 and 50 are various embodiments of cross-section K-K of FIG. 48 .
- FIGS. 51 through 53 illustrate various embodiments of the introduction device.
- FIGS. 54 and 55 illustrate various embodiments of the introduction device in relaxed configurations.
- FIGS. 1 through 6 illustrate embodiments of an arteriotomy device 2 , and methods for accessing (e.g., percutaneously) a biological lumen 4 and deploying an introduction device 6 that can have one or more pre-formed bends.
- the biological lumen 4 can be surrounded by a lumen wall 8 (e.g., intima and/or media).
- the lumen wall 8 can be surrounded by surrounding tissue 10 (e.g., media and/or adventitia).
- the arteriotomy device 2 can have a delivery guide 12 .
- the delivery guide 12 can be slidably attached to an anchor 14 .
- the anchor 14 can be rigid, flexible or combinations thereof.
- the anchor 14 can be resilient, deformable or combinations thereof.
- the anchor 14 can be retractable and extendable from the delivery guide 12 .
- the anchor 14 can have a guide eye sheath or an attachable guidewire.
- the anchor 14 can have an integral, or multiple separate and fixedly attached, wound wire.
- the anchor 14 can have a wire coating, for example a lubricious coating and/or a coating made from urethane
- the anchor 14 can have an anchor longitudinal axis 16 .
- the introduction device can have an introduction longitudinal axis 18 .
- the intersection of the anchor longitudinal axis 16 and the introduction longitudinal axis 18 can be an introduction angle 20 .
- the anchor 14 can be inserted into the biological lumen 4 using a Seldinger technique, modified Seldinger technique, or other method known to one having ordinary skill in the art.
- the arteriotomy device 2 can be configured to deliver the introduction device at the introduction angle 20 .
- the introduction device 6 can have an introduction longitudinal axis.
- the introduction angle 20 can be the intersection of the introduction longitudinal axis 18 and the anchor longitudinal axis 16 .
- the introduction angle 20 can have an absolute value from about 0° to about 30°, more narrowly from about 0° to about 19°, yet more narrowly from about 0° to about 15°, yet more narrowly from about 5° to about 10°, for example about 10°.
- any or all elements of the arteriotomy device 2 or other devices or apparatuses described herein can be made from, for example, a single or multiple stainless steel alloys, nickel titanium alloys (e.g., Nitinol), cobalt-chrome alloys (e.g., ELGILOY® from Elgin Specialty Metals, Elgin, Ill.; CONICHROME® from Carpenter Metals Corp., Wyomissing, Pa.), molybdenum alloys (e.g., molybdenum TZM alloy, for example as disclosed in International Pub. No. WO 03/082363 A2, published 9 Oct.
- nickel titanium alloys e.g., Nitinol
- cobalt-chrome alloys e.g., ELGILOY® from Elgin Specialty Metals, Elgin, Ill.
- CONICHROME® from Carpenter Metals Corp., Wyomissing, Pa.
- molybdenum alloys e.g., moly
- tungsten-rhenium alloys for example, as disclosed in International Pub. No. WO 03/082363
- polymers such as polyester (e.g., DACRON® from E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.), carbon fiber composites (e.g., carbon fiber nylon composite, such as carbon fiber reinforced nylon 66), polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), expanded PTFE (ePTFE), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), nylon, polyether-block co-polyamide polymers (e.g., PEBAX® from ATOFINA, Paris, France), aliphatic polyether polyurethanes (e.g., TECOFLEX® from Thermedics Polymer Products, Wilmington, Mass.), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane, thermoplastic, fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), absorbable or resorbable polymers such as polyg
- polyester e.g., DACRON®
- any or all elements of the arteriotomy device 2 can be or have a matrix for cell ingrowth or used with a fabric, for example a covering (not shown) that acts as a matrix for cell ingrowth.
- the matrix and/or fabric can be, for example, polyester (e.g., DACRON® from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.), polypropylene, PTFE, ePTFE, nylon, extruded collagen, silicone or combinations thereof.
- the elements of the arteriotomy device 2 and/or the filler and/or the fabric can be filled and/or coated with an agent delivery matrix known to one having ordinary skill in the art and/or a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent.
- the agents within these matrices can include radioactive materials; radiopaque materials; cytogenic agents; cytotoxic agents; cytostatic agents; thrombogenic agents, for example polyurethane, cellulose acetate polymer mixed with bismuth trioxide, and ethylene vinyl alcohol; lubricious, hydrophilic materials; phosphor cholene; anti-inflammatory agents, for example non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, for example ASP IRIN® from Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany; ibuprofen, for example ADVIL® from Wyeth, Collegeville, Pa.; indomethacin; me
- the delivery guide 12 can be deployed through the surrounding tissue 10 and into the lumen wall 8 and/or the lumen 4 .
- the arteriotomy device 2 can have a pressure check port.
- the pressure check port can be in fluid communication with a sensor or port on or near the handle of the arteriotomy device 2 , such as an external lumen where blood flow can be observed, for example from flow from the end of an external tube or port and/or through a transparent or translucent window.
- the pressure check port can facilitate deployment of the arteriotomy device 2 to a location where the pressure check port is introduced to pressure, for example when the pressure check port enters the biological lumen 4 .
- the sensor or port on or near the handle of the arteriotomy device 2 will signal that the pressure check port has been placed into the biological lumen 4 (e.g., by displaying a small amount of blood flow).
- the pressure check port can be deployed into the biological lumen 4 and then withdrawn from the biological lumen 4 to the point where the lumen wall 8 just stops the pressure in the pressure check port.
- An entry wall retainer port can additionally perform the function as described herein for the pressure check port.
- the delivery guide 12 can form a first arteriotomy 22 .
- a luminal retainer 24 and/or an entry wall retainer 26 can be deployed from the anchor 14 and/or the delivery guide 12 .
- the anchor 14 , and/or luminal retainer 24 , and/or entry wall retainer 26 can be wires, rods, inflatable balloons, or combinations thereof.
- the anchor 14 , and/or luminal retainer 24 , and/or entry wall retainer 26 can be separate, integral or a single component.
- the introduction device 6 can be translated, as shown by arrow.
- the introduction device can form a second arteriotomy 28 .
- the introduction device 6 can create a cleavage 30 between the lumen wall 8 and the surrounding tissue 10 .
- the introduction device 6 can cleave a plane in the lumen wall 8 , as shown in FIG. 2 .
- the cleavage 30 and/or cleavage plane can be substantially parallel with a lumen wall surface 32 .
- the introduction device 6 can be adjacent to the adventitia in a blood vessel.
- the introduction device 6 can be advanced along the subintimal or submedial cleavage plane in a blood vessel.
- a subintimal angioplasty can be performed as known to one having ordinary skill in the art.
- a remote endarterectomy can be performed as known to one having ordinary skill in the art.
- the introduction device 6 can have one or more straights and/or bends.
- Various bent introduction devices 34 and straight introduction devices 36 can be swapped during use to selectively cleave the lumen wall 8 and/or the surrounding tissue 10 and/or the cleavage 30 .
- Tools, such as guides (e.g., guidewires), can be inserted through hollow introduction devices 6 to selectively cleave.
- the introduction device 6 when a bend 34 in the introduction device 6 moves into the lumen wall 8 , the introduction device 6 can rotate and slope, as shown by arrow, toward the biological lumen 4 .
- the bend 34 in the introduction device 6 can continue to rotate the introduction device 6 toward the biological lumen 4 .
- the introduction angle 20 can be from about 0° to about 120°, more narrowly from about 5° to about 45°, yet more narrowly from about 10° to about 30°, for example about 15°.
- FIG. 4 illustrates that the introduction device 6 can be further translated, as shown by arrow.
- the introduction device 6 can enter the lumen 4 .
- the introduction device 6 can pass through an introduction run 38 and an introduction rise 40 .
- the introduction run 38 can be the component of the length of the introduction device 6 in the lumen wall 8 that is parallel to the lumen wall 8 .
- the introduction run 38 can be the component of the length parallel to the lumen wall 8 between the opening of the second arteriotomy 28 on the outside of the lumen wall 8 and the opening of the second arteriotomy 28 on the inside lumen wall surface 32 .
- the introduction run 38 can be from about 0.10 cm (0.010 in.) to about 3.810 cm (1.500 in.), for example about 0.64 cm (0.25 in.).
- the introduction rise 40 can be the component of the length of the introduction device 6 in the lumen wall 8 that is perpendicular to the lumen wall 8 .
- the introduction rise 40 can be the component of the length perpendicular to the lumen-wall 8 between the opening of the second arteriotomy 28 on the outside of the lumen wall 8 and the opening of the second arteriotomy 28 on the inside lumen wall surface 32 .
- the introduction rise 40 can be from about 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) to about 5.08 mm (0.200 in.), for example about 1.0 mm (0.040 in.).
- An introduction slope can be the ratio of the introduction rise 40 to the introduction run 38 .
- the introduction slope can be from about 1 ⁇ 2 to about 1/40 or less, for example about 1 ⁇ 6, also for example about 1 ⁇ 3.
- the introduction slope can be, for examples, equal to or less than about 1 ⁇ 2 or 1 ⁇ 3, more narrowly equal to or less than about 1 ⁇ 3 or 1 ⁇ 4, yet more narrowly equal to or less than about 1 ⁇ 5 or 1 ⁇ 6, even still more narrowly than about equal to or less than about 1/10.
- the introduction rise 40 and the introduction run 38 can be components of an introduction vector.
- the introduction run 38 can be the component of the introduction vector parallel to the lumen wall 8 .
- the introduction rise 40 can be the component of the introduction vector perpendicular to the lumen wall 8 .
- the introduction vector can be a vector from an outer opening 42 to an inner opening 44 .
- the outer opening 42 can be a temporary or permanent opening in the lumen wall 8 or in the surrounding tissue 10 formed by the initial translation of the introduction device 6 out of the delivery guide 12 .
- the inner opening 44 can be a temporary or permanent opening on the lumen wall surface 32 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates that the introduction device 6 can act as a pathway for a luminal tool, for example a guidewire 46 .
- An introducer sheath (not shown) can be inserted over the guidewire 46 and/or over or through the introduction device 6 .
- the introducer sheath can be less than about 22 French (7.3 mm, 0.29 in. diameter) or less than the diameter of the lumen to which the introducer sheath is introduced.
- the introducer sheath can be, for examples, about 6 French (2.3 mm, 0.092 in. diameter), and about 8 French (2.67 mm, 0.105 in. diameter).
- the introducer sheath can be known to one having ordinary skill in the art, for example the introducer sheath described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,183,464 to Dubrul, et al.
- the introducer sheath can be inserted into the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the introducer sheath can expand the second arteriotomy 28 to a desired or workable size.
- the introducer sheath can be inserted into the second arteriotomy 28 before and/or after and/or concurrently with when the filler, described infra, is deployed and/or other closure methods or devices are used.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate an exemplary biological lumen 4 after the arteriotomy device 2 has been deployed to, and removed from, the biological lumen 4 .
- the biological lumen 4 can have the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the biological lumen 4 can have a first web 48 on one side of the second arteriotomy 28 , and a second web 50 on the opposite side of the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the blood pressure 52 shown by arrows, on the first and second webs 48 and 50 can self-seal the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the second arteriotomy 28 can have an arteriotomy cross-section that can have an arteriotomy diameter 54 .
- the arteriotomy diameter 54 can be from about 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) to about 400 mm (15 in.), yet a narrower range from about 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) to about 10.2 mm (0.400 in.), for example about 2.54 mm (0.100 in.).
- the arteriotomy diameter 54 can be about the diameter of the introduction device 6 .
- the arteriotomy cross-section can be non-circular.
- the arteriotomy can have an arteriotomy width and an arteriotomy height.
- the arteriotomy width can be about half the circumference of the arteriotomy.
- the arteriotomy width can be from about 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) to about 10.2 mm (0.400 in.), for example about 4.06 mm (0.160 in.).
- the arteriotomy height 152 can be less than about 0.51 mm (0.020 in.), more narrowly, less than about 0.38 mm (0.015 in.).
- the arteriotomy height can be from about 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) to about 1.3 mm (0.050 in.), for example about 0.38 mm (0.015 in.).
- the arteriotomy diameter, and/or height, and/or width can be small enough to enable cell growth, blood clotting, acoustic sealing, heat sealing, gluing, enhanced self-sealing and combinations thereof across the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the delivery guide 12 and/or other components of the arteriotomy device 2 can form a delivery path 56 during use. During percutaneous use, the delivery path can extend to the skin 138 .
- the second arteriotomy 28 can have a flat 58 and a slope 60 .
- the flat 58 can be the cleavage 30 between the lumen wall 8 and the surrounding tissue.
- FIG. 8 illustrates that the second arteriotomy 28 can have a first flat 58 , a first slope 64 , a second flat 66 , and a second slope 68 .
- the second arteriotomy 28 having multiple flats and slopes can be made from one or more introduction devices 6 that can have various geometries.
- FIG. 9 illustrates that the second arteriotomy 28 , for example in the flat 58 and/or the slope 60 , can be filled with a filler 70 .
- the filler 70 can be a solid single component, multiple solid components (e.g., beads), a biocompatible epoxy, or combinations thereof.
- the filler 70 can be completely or partially bioabsorbable, bioresorbable, bioadsorbable or combinations thereof.
- the filler 70 can be made from homografts, heterografts or combinations thereof.
- the filler 70 can be made from autografts, allografts or combinations thereof.
- the filler 70 can be delivered (e.g., injected and/or implanted) into the second arteriotomy 28 through the surrounding tissue 10 , for example by percutaneous injection.
- the filler 70 can be delivered (e.g., injected and/or implanted) into the second arteriotomy 28 through the second arteriotomy 28 , for example via the introduction device 6 during introduction and/or removal of the introduction device 6 .
- the filler 70 can be permanently or temporarily deployed.
- the filler 70 can biodissolve after hemostasis is achieved and/or after the arteriotomy is substantially or completely healed.
- the filler 70 can be maintained from about 15 minutes to about 24 hours or more, for example about 120 minutes.
- FIG. 10 illustrates that the filler can be in the cleavage 30 , not in the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the filler 70 can exert a filler pressure 72 on the second arteriotomy 28 , for example on the flat 58 and/or slope 60 .
- the second arteriotomy 28 can be compressed by the blood pressure 52 and the filler pressure 72 .
- FIG. 11 illustrates that the filler can be in the in the cleavage 30 , not in the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the filler 70 can exert filler pressure 72 against the second flat 66 and/or first slope 64 and/or other sections of the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the filler 70 can be between the second arteriotomy 28 and the lumen 4 (not shown).
- the filler 70 can be in the surrounding tissue 10 .
- FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate the arteriotomy device 2 .
- the arteriotomy device 2 can have a handle 74 that can be integral with or fixedly attached to a delivery guide extension 76 .
- the delivery guide extension 76 can be integral with or fixedly attached to the delivery guide 12 .
- the anchor 14 can extend from, and be slidably and/or fixedly attached to or integral with, the delivery guide 12 .
- the anchor 14 can have an anchor first length 78 extending from the delivery guide 12 .
- the anchor 14 can have an anchor first bend 80 at the end of the first anchor length 78 distal to the delivery guide 12 .
- An anchor second length 82 can extend at a first end from the anchor first bend 80 .
- a second end of the anchor second length 82 can have an anchor second bend 84 .
- An anchor third length 86 can extend from the anchor second bend 84 .
- the anchor third length 86 can terminate.
- the anchor 14 can have any combination of lengths and bends.
- the radius of curvature for the anchor bends 80 and 84 can be from about 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) to about 2.0 mm (0.079 in.).
- the anchor lengths on both sides of any anchor bend can form an anchoring angle.
- the anchoring angles can be from about 90° to about 160°, more narrowly from about 120° to about 150°, for example about 135°.
- the anchor 14 can have a cross-section having an anchor diameter from about 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) to about 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), for example about 0.71 mm (0.028 in.).
- the anchor third length 86 can have an anchor tip 88 .
- the anchor tip 88 can be narrowed, widened, sharpened, dulled, or otherwise configured to promote sharp or blunt dissection.
- the anchor tip 88 can have an anchor end port 90 .
- the anchor end port 90 can be in communication with an anchor guidewire lumen (not shown).
- the anchor guidewire lumen can be in communication with a guide lumen 92 in the delivery guide extension 76 , and/or the handle 74 , and/or a third control 94 .
- the guide lumen 92 can have open access along the delivery guide extension 76 , and/or along the handle 74 , and/or along the third control 94 (as shown).
- the handle 74 can have a first control 96 .
- the first control 96 can be slidably attached to a control slide 98 .
- the first control 96 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be activated a digit and/or a palm.
- the handle 74 can have a second control 100 .
- the second control 100 can be rotatably attached to the handle 74 , for example at a control pivot 102 .
- the second control 100 can have a tab 104 .
- the tab 104 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be activated by a digit and/or a palm.
- the handle 74 can have a third control 94 .
- the third control can be slidably attached to the handle 74 .
- the third control 94 can have or be a plunger.
- the third control 94 can have a press 106 .
- the press 106 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be activated by a digit and/or a palm.
- the handle 74 can have one or more grips 108 .
- the grips 108 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be held by a digit and/or a palm.
- the configuration of any of the first, second or third controls 96 , 100 and 94 can be any configuration (e.g., the first control can have the rotatable lever of the second control 100 ).
- a guidewire 46 can be in proximity to the anchor tip 88 .
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate that the guidewire 46 can be inserted into the 6 anchor end port 90 , as shown by arrows.
- the guidewire 46 can be fed through the anchor 7 guidewire lumen and the guide lumen 92 .
- the guidewire 46 can exit through the open 8 section of the guide lumen 92 .
- the guidewire 46 can be used to deploy the arteriotomy device to a desired location in a lumen.
- the arteriotomy device 2 can be translated, for example percutaneously, over and along the guidewire 46 . If the guidewire 46 is in a lumen, the arteriotomy device 2 can be translated along the guidewire 46 , for example, until blood appears at the pressure check port.
- FIG. 16 illustrates that the first control 96 can be activated, as shown by arrow.
- the first control 96 can be translated along the control slide 98 .
- Activating the first control 96 can translatably and/or rotatably deploy the luminal retainer 24 , as shown by arrow in FIG. 17 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can be a wire, scaffold or stent—for example made from a deformable or resilient material, such as a shape memory alloy—an inflatable balloon, or combinations thereof.
- Intralumenal inflatable balloons such as those inflated with saline solution or carbon dioxide, are known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- the luminal retainer 24 can extend into the delivery guide 12 .
- FIG. 17 illustrates that the luminal retainer 24 can be deployed, as shown by arrow, for example due to the activation of the first control 96 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can have a first stressed configuration.
- the luminal retainer 24 can have a second relaxed configuration.
- the luminal retainer 24 can be in a relaxed or a stressed configuration prior to deployment.
- the luminal retainer 24 can be in a relaxed or a stressed configuration after deployment.
- the relaxed configuration of the luminal retainer 24 can be the deployed configuration of the luminal retainer 24 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can be configured to press against the lumen 4 during use.
- the luminal retainer can be deployed by translating, rotating or a combination thereof, with respect to the anchor 14 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can deploy from the anchor 14 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can deploy from a luminal retainer port (not shown).
- the luminal retainer 24 can have a luminal retainer deployed diameter.
- the luminal retainer deployed diameter can be from about 2.54 mm (0.100 in.) to about 10.2 mm (0.400 in.), for example about 6.35 mm (0.250 in.).
- FIG. 18 illustrates that the second control 100 can be activated, as shown by arrow.
- the second control 100 can be rotated around the control pivot 102 .
- Activating the second control can translatably and/or rotatably retract the anchor 14 , as shown by arrows in FIG. 19 .
- FIG. 19 illustrates that the anchor 14 can translate both parallel and/or perpendicular to the delivery guide 12 .
- the anchor first length 78 can have an anchor shift 110 or small inflection.
- the anchor shift 110 can be configured wherein the anchor first length 78 shifts perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the delivery guide 12 , as seen in FIG. 19 .
- An introduction lumen exit port 112 can be covered by the anchor first length 78 , for example, before the anchor is retracted into the delivery guide 12 .
- an introduction lumen exit port 112 can be exposed.
- the anchor shift 110 laterally positioned compared to the rest of the anchor first length 78 , can expose the introduction lumen exit port 112 .
- the anchor shift 110 laterally positioned compared to the rest of the anchor first length 78 , can force the entire anchor 14 to move laterally, thereby exposing the introduction lumen exit port 112 .
- FIG. 20 illustrates that the third control 94 can be activated, as shown by arrow.
- the third control 94 can be translated with respect to the handle 74 .
- Activating the third control can translatably deploy the introduction device 6 , as shown by arrow in FIG. 21 .
- the introduction device 6 can have an introduction device diameter.
- the introduction device diameter can be from about 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) to about 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), for example about 0.56 mm (0.022 in.).
- the arteriotomy device 2 can be configured to deploy the introduction device 6 from the anchor 14 and/or the delivery guide 12 (as shown).
- the anchor 14 and/or delivery guide 12 can have the introduction lumen exit port 112 .
- the introduction device 6 can deploy through the introduction lumen exit port 112 .
- the introduction device 6 can be a solid or hollow needle, or combinations thereof.
- FIG. 22 illustrates that the distance perpendicular to the introduction device 6 between the introduction lumen exit port 112 to the anchor first length 78 can be substantially and/or completely equal to the introduction rise 40 .
- the anchor 14 can have one or more radiopaque marks.
- the anchor first length 78 can have a first radiopaque mark 114 .
- the first radiopaque mark 114 can be significantly longer along the anchor first length 78 than the first radiopaque mark 114 is tall or wide.
- the delivery guide 12 can have a second radiopaque mark 116 .
- the second radiopaque mark 116 can be parallel and aligned with the path of the introduction device 6 where the introduction device 6 exits the introduction lumen exit port 112 .
- the user can view a radiograph or to assist in the placement of the arteriotomy device 2 .
- FIG. 23 illustrates that the arteriotomy device can have a first, second and third radiopaque marks 114 , 116 and 118 .
- the first radiopaque mark 114 can be on the handle.
- the second radiopaque mark 116 can be on the delivery guide extension 76 .
- the third radiopaque mark 118 can be on the anchor 14 .
- a straight alignment axis 120 can pass through the first, second and third radiopaque marks 114 , 116 and 118 .
- the user can utilize the alignment axis 120 to assist in the placement of the arteriotomy device 2 , for example while viewing a radiograph.
- the radiopaque marks can be marks for any type of medical imagining.
- the marks could be sono-opaque and/or sono-reflective for use with sonographs.
- FIG. 24 illustrates that the third control 94 can be activated further, for example, by continuing to translate the third control 94 toward the handle 74 , as shown by arrow. Activating or re-activating the third control can translatably deploy the introduction device 6 , as shown by arrow in FIG. 25 .
- the introduction device 6 can have a bend 34 .
- the bend 34 can be in a relaxed configuration of the introduction device 6 . If the introduction device 6 is deployed far enough, the bend 34 can rotate the introduction device 6 toward the lumen 4 .
- the first, second and third controls 96 , 100 and 94 can have lockouts to prevent the controls 96 , 100 and 94 from being activated incorrectly (e.g., to prevent use in the wrong order).
- FIG. 26 illustrates that the luminal retainer 24 can form a circular, oval, or spiral configuration.
- FIG. 27 illustrates that the anchor 14 can have a luminal retainer exit port 122 .
- FIGS. 28 through 32 illustrate various configurations of the luminal retainer 24 in the anchor 14 prior to deployment.
- FIG. 28 illustrates that one end of the luminal retainer can be fixedly or rotatably attached to the anchor 14 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can have a ball 124 and the anchor 14 can have a socket 126 .
- the ball 124 can have an interference fit in the socket 126 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can relax, if pre-stressed (e.g., heat-treated to a specific shape), and/or be forced into buckling out through the luminal retainer exit port 122 .
- FIG. 29 illustrates that the luminal retainer 24 can be loaded in a loop or spiral configuration in the anchor 14 .
- the loop 128 will naturally expand and exit the luminal retainer port 122 .
- FIG. 30 illustrates that the luminal retainer can be pre-formed with a curvature 130 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can relax, if pre-stressed (e.g., heat-treated to a specific shape), and/or be forced into buckling into the anchor 14 across from the luminal retainer exit port 122 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can then buckle and/or twist at the weakest point along the length, for example the curvature 130 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can then exit through the luminal retainer exit port 122 .
- FIG. 31 illustrates that the luminal retainer 24 can be fixed to the anchor 14 , for example at a fixation area 132 (e.g., via welding, gluing, snap fitting, etc.).
- FIG. 32 illustrates that the embodiments of the luminal retainer can be reversed in direction with respect to the remainder of the arteriotomy device 2 .
- FIGS. 33 and 34 illustrate that the luminal retainer 24 can deploy as the loop or spiral.
- the luminal retainer 24 can deploy out of the luminal retainer exit port 122 on the anchor (as shown) and/or the delivery guide 12 .
- FIGS. 35 and 36 illustrate that arteriotomy device 2 can be translated deep enough into the lumen 4 to contact the deployed luminal retainer 24 against the lumen wall 8 opposite from the arteriotomy 134 .
- FIGS. 37 and 38 illustrate that the handle 74 can be translated, as shown by arrow in FIG. 37 , away from the lumen 4 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can be translated, as shown by arrow in FIG. 38 , into the lumen wall 8 closest to the arteriotomy 134 .
- the luminal retainer 24 can abut the lumen wall 8 , for example, acting as the entry wall retainer 26 .
- the delivery guide extension 76 can be rotatably attached to the delivery guide 12 , for example by a hinge 136 .
- FIG. 39 illustrates that the handle 74 and the delivery guide extension 76 can rotate around the hinge, as shown by arrows, with respect to the delivery guide 12 , the anchor 14 and the luminal retainer 24 .
- Rotated configurations of the handle 74 and the delivery guide extension are shown in phantom lines.
- the handle 74 and delivery guide extension 76 can be manipulated during use with a minimal impact on the delivery guide 12 , the anchor 14 and the luminal retainer 24 .
- FIG. 40 illustrates that the delivery guide extension can be flexible.
- the handle 74 and the delivery guide extension 76 can rotate around the flexible delivery guide extension 76 , as shown by arrows, with respect to the delivery guide 12 , the anchor 14 and the luminal retainer 24 .
- Rotated configurations of the handle 74 and the delivery guide extension are shown in phantom lines.
- FIG. 41 illustrates a first longitudinal section 140 of the delivery guide 12 .
- FIG. 42 illustrates a second longitudinal section 142 of the delivery guide 12 .
- the first longitudinal section 140 can be a complete or substantial mirror image of the second longitudinal section 142 .
- An extension attachment 144 can be configured to fixedly attach to the delivery guide extension 76 .
- the extension abutment 146 can be configured to abut against and/or fixedly attach to the delivery guide extension 76 .
- the extension attachment 144 and/or extension abutment 146 can form fluid-tight and/or air-tight seals with the delivery guide extension 76 .
- the anchor lumen 148 can be configured to receive and deploy the anchor 14 out the anchor exit port 150 .
- the introducer lumen 152 can be configured to receive and deploy the introduction device 6 out the introduction lumen exit port 112 .
- the relative geometries of the anchor lumen 148 , the introducer lumen 152 , the anchor exit port 150 , and the introduction lumen exit port 112 can be changed to alter the introduction angle 20 , introduction run 38 , introduction rise 40 , and the geometry of the arteriotomy 134 including the geometries of the slopes 60 and flats 58 of the arteriotomy 134 .
- the delivery guide half attachments 154 can attach the first longitudinal section 140 to the second longitudinal section 142 , for example by rotatably attaching to a screw.
- the seam surfaces 156 of the first longitudinal section 140 can form fluid-tight and/or air-tight seals with the seam surfaces 156 of the second longitudinal section 142 .
- the delivery guide tip 158 can be sharpened, dulled, or otherwise configured to aid sharp or blunt dissection.
- FIGS. 43 through 46 illustrate solid introduction devices 6 that can each have an introduction device shaft 160 that can terminate in an introduction device tip 162 .
- the introduction device tip 162 can have a centered needle point.
- the introduction device tip 162 can have an introduction device tip cross-section 164 .
- the introduction device tip cross-section 164 can be circular or square or combinations thereof.
- the introduction device tip can be curved (not shown).
- FIG. 44 illustrates that the introduction device tip 162 can have an off-center needle point.
- the introduction device tip cross-section 164 can be circular or square or combinations thereof.
- the introduction device 6 can be configured to have a flat side along the introduction device shaft 160 and along the introduction device tip 162 .
- FIG. 45 illustrates that the introduction device tip 162 can have a centered chisel point.
- the introduction device tip cross-section 164 can be oval, rectangular, elliptical, or a combination thereof.
- FIG. 46 illustrates that the introduction device tip 162 can have a off-centered chisel point.
- the introduction device tip cross-section 164 can be oval, rectangular, elliptical, or a combination thereof.
- the introduction device 6 can be configured to have a flat side along the introduction device shaft 160 and along the introduction device tip 162 .
- FIGS. 47 through 53 illustrate hollow introduction devices 6 that can each have an introduction device shaft 160 that can terminate in an introduction device tip 162 .
- the introduction device shaft 160 can have a hollow guide lumen 92 than can extend to the introduction device tip 162 or to the side of the introduction device shaft 160 .
- the guide lumen 92 can terminate at a guide port 166 .
- a guide e.g., a guidewire or other tool
- the guide lumen can have a guide shaft 168 that can terminate in a guide tip 170 .
- the guide 172 can exit the introduction device at the guide port 166 .
- the introduction device tip 162 can be a centered hollow needle point.
- the guide tip 170 can be a centered needle point.
- the guide tip 170 can be aligned with the introduction device tip to form a substantially smooth combined tip.
- the introduction device tip 162 can be an off-center hollow needle point.
- the guide tip 170 can be a centered needle point.
- FIG. 49 illustrates that the guide shaft 168 can have a key 174 and/or a slot 176 (not shown).
- the introduction device shaft 160 can have a slot 176 and/or a key 174 (not shown).
- the key 174 on the guide shaft 168 can slidably attach to the slot 176 in the introduction device shaft 160 .
- the slidable attachment of the key 174 and slot 176 can prevent the guide shaft 168 from rotating about a longitudinal axis with respect to the introduction device shaft 160 .
- FIG. 50 illustrates that the guide lumen 92 and the guide shaft 168 can be oval.
- the oval configurations of the guide lumen 92 and the guide shaft 168 can prevent the guide shaft 168 from rotating about a longitudinal axis with respect to the introduction device shaft 160 .
- FIG. 51 illustrates that the introduction device tip 162 can have a curved end 178 .
- the curved end 178 can be configured to fit into a recess 180 in the guide 172 .
- the recess 180 can have a hook 182 .
- the curved end 178 can have a notch 184 .
- the hook 182 can interference fit and/or snap fit the notch 184 .
- FIG. 52 illustrates that the guide lumen 92 can be curved.
- the guide lumen 92 can terminate at a guide port 166 in the side of the introduction device shaft 160 .
- FIG. 53 illustrates that the introduction device tip 162 and/or the introduction device shaft (not shown) can be curved.
- the guide 172 or lengths of the guide 172 can be curved in a relaxed configuration.
- the guide 172 or lengths of the guide 172 can be curved in a stressed configuration due to the curvature of the introduction device 6 .
- any of the introduction devices 6 shown in FIG. 43 through FIG. 46 can be hollowed and configured identically or similar to the introduction devices illustrated in FIG. 47 through FIG. 53 .
- Any of the introduction devices 6 shown in FIG. 47 through FIG. 53 can have no guide lumen and be configured identically or similar to the introduction devices illustrated in FIG. 43 through FIG. 46 .
- the guides 172 and/or guide lumens 92 and/or introduction devices 6 can have a lubricious coating or be impregnated to elute a lubricious material.
- FIG. 54 illustrates that the introduction device 6 can have a relaxed configuration having a flat 58 that can have a bend 34 at one end. A slope can extend from the bend 34 .
- the relaxed configuration of the introduction device 6 can form the arteriotomy configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9 , during deployment of the introduction device 6 from the delivery guide 12 .
- FIG. 55 illustrates that the introduction device 6 can have a relaxed configuration having a first flat 62 that can have a first bend 186 at one end.
- a first slope 64 can extend at a first end from the first bend 186 .
- the first slope 64 can have at a second end a second bend 188 .
- a second flat 66 can extend at a first end from the second bend 188 .
- the second flat 66 can have at a second end a third bend 190 .
- a second slope 68 can extend from the third bend 190 .
- the relaxed configuration of the introduction device 6 can form the arteriotomy configuration, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 , 10 and 11 , during deployment of the introduction device 6 from the delivery guide 12 .
- the introduction device 6 can act as a pathway for a luminal tool, for example tools such as a guidewire 46 , to be deployed into the lumen 4 .
- the introduction device 6 for example a solid introduction device 6 , can be removed from the second arteriotomy 28 and the luminal tool can be deployed through, for example, the introduction lumen exit port 112 , and the second arteriotomy 28 .
- the introduction device 6 or part thereof, can be the luminal tool, for example the guide 172 .
- the introduction device 6 can be further deployed and used as a luminal tool after passing through the lumen wall 8 .
- the guide 172 can remain substantially in place after the arteriotomy device 2 is removed. A portion of the guide 172 can be outside the lumen 4 and another portion of the guide 172 can be inside the lumen 4 . The guide proximal end can then be attached to additional devices and implants to guide the devices and implants into the lumen.
- the filler 70 can be added after additional procedures are completed and the guide 172 is removed, or before the guide 172 is removed, using the guide 172 to redeploy the arteriotomy device 2 back to the arteriotomy 134 to deliver the filler 70 .
- the elements of the arteriotomy device 2 can be directly attached by, for example, melting, screwing, gluing, welding or use of an interference fit or pressure fit such as crimping, snapping, or combining methods thereof.
- the elements can be integrated, for example, molding, die cutting, laser cutting, electrical discharge machining (EDM) or stamping from a single piece or material. Any other methods can be used as known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- Integrated parts can be made from pre-formed resilient materials, for example resilient alloys (e.g., Nitinol, ELGILOY®) that are preformed and biased into the post-deployment shape and then compressed into the deployment shape as known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- resilient alloys e.g., Nitinol, ELGILOY®
- arteriotomy device 2 any elements of the arteriotomy device 2 , and those of any other devices and components disclosed herein, including the supplemental closure devices, as a whole after assembly, can be coated by dip-coating, brush-coating or spray-coating methods known to one having ordinary skill in the art.
- Any elements herein can be covered with a fabric, for example polyester (e.g., DACRON® from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.), polypropylene, PTFE, ePTFE, nylon, extruded collagen, silicone or combinations thereof.
- polyester e.g., DACRON® from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.
- the delivery guide 12 can be fixedly composited, for example with a weld, unitary construction (e.g., by casting), snap fitting components, a screw 192 , or combinations thereof.
- the screw 192 can attach the delivery guide 12 to the delivery guide extension 76 , for example by screwing through the delivery guide and/or by squeezing the delivery guide onto the delivery guide extension.
- the radiopaque marks can be attached to the elements and/or coated on the surface of the elements and/or manufactured integrally in the elements.
- the introduction device 6 , guide 172 , anchor 14 , luminal retainer 24 , entry wall retainer 26 , any other elements, or combinations thereof can be heat set in a relaxed configuration using methods know to those having ordinary skill in the art.
Abstract
Devices and methods for accessing and closing vascular sites are disclosed. Self-sealing closure devices and methods are disclosed. A device that can make both steeply sloping and flat access paths into a vascular lumen is disclosed. The device can also form arteriotomies with sections cleaved between a vessel's intima and adventitia. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.
Description
- This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S.
Provisional Application 60/680,388 filed May 12, 2005, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. - 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to the field of accessing a biological lumen and closing the access port thereby created.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A number of diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures are now performed translumenally, where a catheter is introduced to the vascular system at a convenient access location—such as the femoral, brachial, or subclavian arteries—and guided through the vascular system to a target location to perform therapy or diagnosis. When vascular access is no longer required, the catheter and other vascular access devices must be removed from the vascular entrance and bleeding at the puncture site must be stopped.
- One common approach for providing hemostasis is to apply external force near and upstream from the puncture site, typically by manual compression. This method is time-consuming, frequently requiring one-half hour or more of compression before hemostasis. This procedure is uncomfortable for the patient and frequently requires administering analgesics. Excessive pressure can also present the risk of total occlusion of the blood vessel, resulting in ischemia and/or thrombosis.
- After hemostasis is achieved by manual compression, the patient is required to remain recumbent for six to eighteen hours under observation to assure continued hemostasis. During this time bleeding from the vascular access wound can restart, potentially resulting in major complications. These complications may require blood transfusion and/or surgical intervention.
- Bioabsorbable fasteners have also been used to stop bleeding. Generally, these approaches rely on the placement of a thrombogenic and bioabsorbable material, such as collagen, at the superficial arterial wall over the puncture site. This method generally presents difficulty locating the interface of the overlying tissue and the adventitial surface of the blood vessel. Implanting the fastener too far from the desired location can result in failure to provide hemostasis. If, however, the fastener intrudes into the vascular lumen, thrombus can form on the fastener. Thrombus can embolize downstream and/or block normal blood flow at the thrombus site. Implanted fasteners can also cause infection and auto-immune reactions/rejections of the implant.
- Suturing methods are also used to provide hemostasis after vascular access. The suture-applying device is introduced through the tissue tract with a distal end of the device located at the vascular puncture. Needles in the device draw suture through the blood vessel wall on opposite sides of the punctures, and the suture is secured directly over the adventitial surface of the blood vessel wall to close the vascular access wound.
- To be successful, suturing methods need to be performed with a precise control. The needles need to be properly directed through the blood vessel wall so that the suture is well anchored in tissue to provide for tight closure. Suturing methods also require additional steps for the surgeon.
- Due to the deficiencies of the above methods and devices, a need exists for a more reliable vascular closure method and device. There also exists a need for a vascular closure device and method that is self-sealing and secure. There also exists a need for a vascular closure device and method requiring no or few extra steps to close the vascular site.
- A method for accessing a biological lumen having a lumen wall and surrounding tissue is disclosed. The method includes forming a path between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. The method further includes extending the path through the lumen wall. The method also includes opening the path to the lumen.
- The method of forming the path can include inserting a device between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. Extending the path can include inserting the device through the lumen wall. Opening the path can include inserting the device into the lumen. The method can include delivering a filler into the path.
- The method can include filling the path. Filling the path can include delivering a filler into the path. The filler can have a solid-setting liquid. The filler can have an epoxy.
- The method can include applying pressure to the path. Applying pressure to the path can include delivering filler adjacent to the path. Delivering filler adjacent to the path can include delivering filler between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. Delivering filler can include delivering filler in the lumen wall. Delivering filler can include delivering filler in the surrounding tissue.
- Also disclosed is a method for forming an arteriotomy in a lumen having a lumen wall and surrounding tissue. The method includes translating a device substantially between the lumen wall and the surrounding tissue. The method further includes turning the device toward the lumen. The method also includes translating the device through the lumen wall. The method also includes removing the device from the lumen wall.
- The surrounding tissue can have adventitia. Turning can include relaxation of a preformed configuration in the device.
- The method can also include translating a guide through the device. Translating a guide can include translating the guide into the lumen. The method can also include translating a guide into the lumen. Translating a guide can include translating the guide through the device.
- An access device for accessing a biological lumen is disclosed. The device has an introduction device having a relaxed configuration. The relaxed configuration has a first flat section, a first bend at an end of the first flat section, and a first slope extending at a first end from the first bend. The introduction device is configured to be translated with respect to the access device.
- The relaxed configuration of the introduction device can have a second bend at a second end of the first slope, a second flat section extending at a first end from the second bend, a third bend at a second end of the second flat section, and a second slope extending from the third bend. The access device can have a delivery guide. The delivery guide can be configured to deliver the introduction device.
- The access device can have an anchor. The anchor can extend from the delivery guide. The anchor can be configured to stabilize the access device with respect to the lumen.
- A device for accessing a biological lumen is disclosed. The biological lumen has a lumen wall having a longitudinal lumen wall axis. The device has an elongated member that has a longitudinal member axis. The member is configured to access the lumen at a first angle.
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FIG. 1 is an embodiment of a method of using the arteriotomy device in a cross-section of a lumen. -
FIGS. 2 through 5 illustrate a method of using the arteriotomy device in a cross-section of a lumen. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a portion of an arteriotomized lumen. -
FIGS. 7 through 11 illustrate various embodiments of section A-A ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 12 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device in a first configuration. -
FIG. 13 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section B ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 14 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device ofFIG. 12 in a second configuration. -
FIG. 15 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section C ofFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 16 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device ofFIG. 12 in a third configuration. -
FIG. 17 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section D ofFIG. 16 . -
FIG. 18 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device ofFIG. 12 in a fourth configuration. -
FIG. 19 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section E ofFIG. 18 . -
FIG. 20 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device ofFIG. 12 in a fourth configuration. -
FIGS. 21 and 22 are close-up views of various embodiments of section F ofFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 23 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device. -
FIG. 24 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device ofFIG. 12 in a fifth configuration. -
FIG. 25 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section G ofFIG. 24 . -
FIG. 26 illustrates an embodiment of the arteriotomy device. -
FIG. 27 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section H ofFIG. 26 . -
FIGS. 28 through 32 illustrate various embodiments of cross-section I-I ofFIG. 27 . -
FIGS. 33 and 34 are a perspective and side view, respectively, of an embodiment of section H ofFIG. 26 . -
FIG. 35 illustrates an embodiment of a method of using the arteriotomy device in a cross-section of a lumen. -
FIG. 36 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section J ofFIG. 35 . -
FIG. 37 illustrates an embodiment of a method of using an embodiment of the arteriotomy device ofFIG. 35 in a cross-section of a lumen. -
FIG. 38 is a close-up view of an embodiment of section K ofFIG. 37 . -
FIGS. 39 and 40 illustrate various methods of using the arteriotomy device. -
FIGS. 41 and 42 illustrate sectional views of an embodiment of the delivery guide. -
FIGS. 43 through 48 illustrate various embodiments of the introduction device. -
FIGS. 49 and 50 are various embodiments of cross-section K-K ofFIG. 48 . -
FIGS. 51 through 53 illustrate various embodiments of the introduction device. -
FIGS. 54 and 55 illustrate various embodiments of the introduction device in relaxed configurations. - U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/844,247, filed 12 May 2004, is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Aspects, characteristics, components or complete embodiments of devices and methods disclosed therein can be used with anything disclosed herein.
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FIGS. 1 through 6 illustrate embodiments of anarteriotomy device 2, and methods for accessing (e.g., percutaneously) abiological lumen 4 and deploying anintroduction device 6 that can have one or more pre-formed bends. Thebiological lumen 4 can be surrounded by a lumen wall 8 (e.g., intima and/or media). Thelumen wall 8 can be surrounded by surrounding tissue 10 (e.g., media and/or adventitia). - The
arteriotomy device 2 can have adelivery guide 12. Thedelivery guide 12 can be slidably attached to ananchor 14. Theanchor 14 can be rigid, flexible or combinations thereof. Theanchor 14 can be resilient, deformable or combinations thereof. Theanchor 14 can be retractable and extendable from thedelivery guide 12. Theanchor 14 can have a guide eye sheath or an attachable guidewire. Theanchor 14 can have an integral, or multiple separate and fixedly attached, wound wire. Theanchor 14 can have a wire coating, for example a lubricious coating and/or a coating made from urethane - The
anchor 14 can have an anchorlongitudinal axis 16. The introduction device can have an introductionlongitudinal axis 18. The intersection of the anchorlongitudinal axis 16 and the introductionlongitudinal axis 18 can be anintroduction angle 20. Theanchor 14 can be inserted into thebiological lumen 4 using a Seldinger technique, modified Seldinger technique, or other method known to one having ordinary skill in the art. - The
arteriotomy device 2 can be configured to deliver the introduction device at theintroduction angle 20. Theintroduction device 6 can have an introduction longitudinal axis. Theintroduction angle 20 can be the intersection of the introductionlongitudinal axis 18 and the anchorlongitudinal axis 16. Theintroduction angle 20 can have an absolute value from about 0° to about 30°, more narrowly from about 0° to about 19°, yet more narrowly from about 0° to about 15°, yet more narrowly from about 5° to about 10°, for example about 10°. - Any or all elements of the
arteriotomy device 2 or other devices or apparatuses described herein can be made from, for example, a single or multiple stainless steel alloys, nickel titanium alloys (e.g., Nitinol), cobalt-chrome alloys (e.g., ELGILOY® from Elgin Specialty Metals, Elgin, Ill.; CONICHROME® from Carpenter Metals Corp., Wyomissing, Pa.), molybdenum alloys (e.g., molybdenum TZM alloy, for example as disclosed in International Pub. No. WO 03/082363 A2, published 9 Oct. 2003, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety), tungsten-rhenium alloys, for example, as disclosed in International Pub. No. WO 03/082363, polymers such as polyester (e.g., DACRON® from E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.), carbon fiber composites (e.g., carbon fiber nylon composite, such as carbon fiber reinforced nylon 66), polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), expanded PTFE (ePTFE), polyether ether ketone (PEEK), nylon, polyether-block co-polyamide polymers (e.g., PEBAX® from ATOFINA, Paris, France), aliphatic polyether polyurethanes (e.g., TECOFLEX® from Thermedics Polymer Products, Wilmington, Mass.), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane, thermoplastic, fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), absorbable or resorbable polymers such as polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic acid (PLA), polydioxanone, and pseudo-polyamino tyrosine-based acids, extruded collagen, silicone, zinc, echogenic, radioactive, radiopaque materials or combinations thereof. Examples of radiopaque materials are barium sulfate, zinc oxide, titanium, stainless steel, nickel-titanium alloys, tantalum and gold. - Any or all elements of the
arteriotomy device 2, including supplemental closure devices, such as filler, or other devices or apparatuses described herein can be or have a matrix for cell ingrowth or used with a fabric, for example a covering (not shown) that acts as a matrix for cell ingrowth. The matrix and/or fabric can be, for example, polyester (e.g., DACRON® from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.), polypropylene, PTFE, ePTFE, nylon, extruded collagen, silicone or combinations thereof. - The elements of the
arteriotomy device 2 and/or the filler and/or the fabric can be filled and/or coated with an agent delivery matrix known to one having ordinary skill in the art and/or a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent. The agents within these matrices can include radioactive materials; radiopaque materials; cytogenic agents; cytotoxic agents; cytostatic agents; thrombogenic agents, for example polyurethane, cellulose acetate polymer mixed with bismuth trioxide, and ethylene vinyl alcohol; lubricious, hydrophilic materials; phosphor cholene; anti-inflammatory agents, for example non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors (e.g., acetylsalicylic acid, for example ASP IRIN® from Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany; ibuprofen, for example ADVIL® from Wyeth, Collegeville, Pa.; indomethacin; mefenamic acid), COX-2 inhibitors (e.g., VIOXX® from Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J.; CELEBREX® from Pharmacia Corp., Peapack, N.J.; COX-inhibitors); immunosuppressive agents, for example Sirolimus (RAPAMUNE®, from Wyeth, Collegeville, Pa.), or matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors (e.g., tetracycline and tetracycline derivatives) that act early within the pathways of an inflammatory response. Examples of other agents are provided in Walton et al, Inhibition of Prostoglandin E2 Synthesis in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Circulation, Jul. 6, 1999, 48-54; Tambiah et al, Provocation of Experimental Aortic Inflammation Mediators and Chlamydia Pneumoniae, Brit. J Surgery 88 (7), 935-940; Franklin et al, Uptake of Tetracycline by Aortic Aneurysm Wall and Its Effect on Inflammation and Proteolysis, Brit. J Surgery 86 (6), 771-775; Xu et al, Sp1 Increases Expression of Cyclooxygenase-2 in Hypoxic Vascular Endothelium, J Biological Chemistry 275 (32) 24583-24589; and Pyo et al, Targeted Gene Disruption of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 (Gelatinase B) Suppresses Development of Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, J. Clinical Investigation 105 (11), 1641-1649 which are all incorporated by reference in their entireties. - The
delivery guide 12 can be deployed through the surroundingtissue 10 and into thelumen wall 8 and/or thelumen 4. As illustrated in FIGS. 45 and 46 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/844,247 for a toggle deployment device, thearteriotomy device 2 can have a pressure check port. The pressure check port can be in fluid communication with a sensor or port on or near the handle of thearteriotomy device 2, such as an external lumen where blood flow can be observed, for example from flow from the end of an external tube or port and/or through a transparent or translucent window. The pressure check port can facilitate deployment of thearteriotomy device 2 to a location where the pressure check port is introduced to pressure, for example when the pressure check port enters thebiological lumen 4. The sensor or port on or near the handle of thearteriotomy device 2 will signal that the pressure check port has been placed into the biological lumen 4 (e.g., by displaying a small amount of blood flow). The pressure check port can be deployed into thebiological lumen 4 and then withdrawn from thebiological lumen 4 to the point where thelumen wall 8 just stops the pressure in the pressure check port. An entry wall retainer port can additionally perform the function as described herein for the pressure check port. - The
delivery guide 12 can form afirst arteriotomy 22. When theanchor 14 is properly located in thelumen 4, aluminal retainer 24 and/or anentry wall retainer 26 can be deployed from theanchor 14 and/or thedelivery guide 12. Theanchor 14, and/orluminal retainer 24, and/orentry wall retainer 26 can be wires, rods, inflatable balloons, or combinations thereof. Theanchor 14, and/orluminal retainer 24, and/orentry wall retainer 26 can be separate, integral or a single component. - When the
anchor 14 is properly located in thelumen 4, theintroduction device 6 can be translated, as shown by arrow. The introduction device can form asecond arteriotomy 28. Theintroduction device 6 can create acleavage 30 between thelumen wall 8 and the surroundingtissue 10. Theintroduction device 6 can cleave a plane in thelumen wall 8, as shown inFIG. 2 . Thecleavage 30 and/or cleavage plane can be substantially parallel with alumen wall surface 32. Theintroduction device 6 can be adjacent to the adventitia in a blood vessel. Theintroduction device 6 can be advanced along the subintimal or submedial cleavage plane in a blood vessel. - Once the
lumen wall 8, and/or the surroundingtissue 10, and/or thecleavage 30 has been cleaved, a subintimal angioplasty can be performed as known to one having ordinary skill in the art. Once thelumen wall 8, and/or the surroundingtissue 10, and/or thecleavage 30 has been cleaved, a remote endarterectomy can be performed as known to one having ordinary skill in the art. - The
introduction device 6 can have one or more straights and/or bends. Variousbent introduction devices 34 andstraight introduction devices 36 can be swapped during use to selectively cleave thelumen wall 8 and/or the surroundingtissue 10 and/or thecleavage 30. Tools, such as guides (e.g., guidewires), can be inserted throughhollow introduction devices 6 to selectively cleave. - As shown in
FIG. 3 , when abend 34 in theintroduction device 6 moves into thelumen wall 8, theintroduction device 6 can rotate and slope, as shown by arrow, toward thebiological lumen 4. Thebend 34 in theintroduction device 6 can continue to rotate theintroduction device 6 toward thebiological lumen 4. When theintroduction device 6 is sloping, theintroduction angle 20 can be from about 0° to about 120°, more narrowly from about 5° to about 45°, yet more narrowly from about 10° to about 30°, for example about 15°. -
FIG. 4 illustrates that theintroduction device 6 can be further translated, as shown by arrow. Theintroduction device 6 can enter thelumen 4. - The
introduction device 6 can pass through anintroduction run 38 and anintroduction rise 40. The introduction run 38 can be the component of the length of theintroduction device 6 in thelumen wall 8 that is parallel to thelumen wall 8. The introduction run 38 can be the component of the length parallel to thelumen wall 8 between the opening of thesecond arteriotomy 28 on the outside of thelumen wall 8 and the opening of thesecond arteriotomy 28 on the insidelumen wall surface 32. The introduction run 38 can be from about 0.10 cm (0.010 in.) to about 3.810 cm (1.500 in.), for example about 0.64 cm (0.25 in.). - The introduction rise 40 can be the component of the length of the
introduction device 6 in thelumen wall 8 that is perpendicular to thelumen wall 8. The introduction rise 40 can be the component of the length perpendicular to the lumen-wall 8 between the opening of thesecond arteriotomy 28 on the outside of thelumen wall 8 and the opening of thesecond arteriotomy 28 on the insidelumen wall surface 32. The introduction rise 40 can be from about 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) to about 5.08 mm (0.200 in.), for example about 1.0 mm (0.040 in.). - An introduction slope can be the ratio of the introduction rise 40 to the
introduction run 38. The introduction slope can be from about ½ to about 1/40 or less, for example about ⅙, also for example about ⅓. The introduction slope can be, for examples, equal to or less than about ½ or ⅓, more narrowly equal to or less than about ⅓ or ¼, yet more narrowly equal to or less than about ⅕ or ⅙, even still more narrowly than about equal to or less than about 1/10. - The introduction rise 40 and the
introduction run 38 can be components of an introduction vector. The introduction run 38 can be the component of the introduction vector parallel to thelumen wall 8. The introduction rise 40 can be the component of the introduction vector perpendicular to thelumen wall 8. The introduction vector can be a vector from anouter opening 42 to aninner opening 44. Theouter opening 42 can be a temporary or permanent opening in thelumen wall 8 or in the surroundingtissue 10 formed by the initial translation of theintroduction device 6 out of thedelivery guide 12. Theinner opening 44 can be a temporary or permanent opening on thelumen wall surface 32. -
FIG. 5 illustrates that theintroduction device 6 can act as a pathway for a luminal tool, for example aguidewire 46. - An introducer sheath (not shown) can be inserted over the
guidewire 46 and/or over or through theintroduction device 6. The introducer sheath can be less than about 22 French (7.3 mm, 0.29 in. diameter) or less than the diameter of the lumen to which the introducer sheath is introduced. The introducer sheath can be, for examples, about 6 French (2.3 mm, 0.092 in. diameter), and about 8 French (2.67 mm, 0.105 in. diameter). The introducer sheath can be known to one having ordinary skill in the art, for example the introducer sheath described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,183,464 to Dubrul, et al. - The introducer sheath can be inserted into the
second arteriotomy 28. The introducer sheath can expand thesecond arteriotomy 28 to a desired or workable size. The introducer sheath can be inserted into thesecond arteriotomy 28 before and/or after and/or concurrently with when the filler, described infra, is deployed and/or other closure methods or devices are used. -
FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate an exemplarybiological lumen 4 after thearteriotomy device 2 has been deployed to, and removed from, thebiological lumen 4. Thebiological lumen 4 can have thesecond arteriotomy 28. Thebiological lumen 4 can have afirst web 48 on one side of thesecond arteriotomy 28, and asecond web 50 on the opposite side of thesecond arteriotomy 28. Theblood pressure 52, shown by arrows, on the first andsecond webs second arteriotomy 28. - The
second arteriotomy 28 can have an arteriotomy cross-section that can have anarteriotomy diameter 54. Thearteriotomy diameter 54 can be from about 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) to about 400 mm (15 in.), yet a narrower range from about 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) to about 10.2 mm (0.400 in.), for example about 2.54 mm (0.100 in.). Thearteriotomy diameter 54 can be about the diameter of theintroduction device 6. - The arteriotomy cross-section can be non-circular. The arteriotomy can have an arteriotomy width and an arteriotomy height. The arteriotomy width can be about half the circumference of the arteriotomy. The arteriotomy width can be from about 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) to about 10.2 mm (0.400 in.), for example about 4.06 mm (0.160 in.).
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arteriotomy height 152 can be less than about 0.51 mm (0.020 in.), more narrowly, less than about 0.38 mm (0.015 in.). The arteriotomy height can be from about 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) to about 1.3 mm (0.050 in.), for example about 0.38 mm (0.015 in.). The arteriotomy diameter, and/or height, and/or width can be small enough to enable cell growth, blood clotting, acoustic sealing, heat sealing, gluing, enhanced self-sealing and combinations thereof across thesecond arteriotomy 28. - The
delivery guide 12 and/or other components of thearteriotomy device 2 can form adelivery path 56 during use. During percutaneous use, the delivery path can extend to theskin 138. - The
second arteriotomy 28 can have a flat 58 and aslope 60. The flat 58 can be thecleavage 30 between thelumen wall 8 and the surrounding tissue. -
FIG. 8 illustrates that thesecond arteriotomy 28 can have a first flat 58, afirst slope 64, a second flat 66, and asecond slope 68. Thesecond arteriotomy 28 having multiple flats and slopes can be made from one ormore introduction devices 6 that can have various geometries. -
FIG. 9 illustrates that thesecond arteriotomy 28, for example in the flat 58 and/or theslope 60, can be filled with afiller 70. Thefiller 70 can be a solid single component, multiple solid components (e.g., beads), a biocompatible epoxy, or combinations thereof. Thefiller 70 can be completely or partially bioabsorbable, bioresorbable, bioadsorbable or combinations thereof. Thefiller 70 can be made from homografts, heterografts or combinations thereof. Thefiller 70 can be made from autografts, allografts or combinations thereof. - The
filler 70 can be delivered (e.g., injected and/or implanted) into thesecond arteriotomy 28 through the surroundingtissue 10, for example by percutaneous injection. Thefiller 70 can be delivered (e.g., injected and/or implanted) into thesecond arteriotomy 28 through thesecond arteriotomy 28, for example via theintroduction device 6 during introduction and/or removal of theintroduction device 6. - The
filler 70 can be permanently or temporarily deployed. Thefiller 70 can biodissolve after hemostasis is achieved and/or after the arteriotomy is substantially or completely healed. Thefiller 70 can be maintained from about 15 minutes to about 24 hours or more, for example about 120 minutes. -
FIG. 10 illustrates that the filler can be in thecleavage 30, not in thesecond arteriotomy 28. Thefiller 70 can exert afiller pressure 72 on thesecond arteriotomy 28, for example on the flat 58 and/orslope 60. Thesecond arteriotomy 28 can be compressed by theblood pressure 52 and thefiller pressure 72. -
FIG. 11 illustrates that the filler can be in the in thecleavage 30, not in thesecond arteriotomy 28. Thefiller 70 can exertfiller pressure 72 against the second flat 66 and/orfirst slope 64 and/or other sections of thesecond arteriotomy 28. - The
filler 70 can be between thesecond arteriotomy 28 and the lumen 4 (not shown). Thefiller 70 can be in the surroundingtissue 10. -
FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate thearteriotomy device 2. Thearteriotomy device 2 can have ahandle 74 that can be integral with or fixedly attached to adelivery guide extension 76. Thedelivery guide extension 76 can be integral with or fixedly attached to thedelivery guide 12. Theanchor 14 can extend from, and be slidably and/or fixedly attached to or integral with, thedelivery guide 12. - The
anchor 14 can have an anchorfirst length 78 extending from thedelivery guide 12. Theanchor 14 can have an anchorfirst bend 80 at the end of thefirst anchor length 78 distal to thedelivery guide 12. An anchorsecond length 82 can extend at a first end from the anchorfirst bend 80. A second end of the anchorsecond length 82 can have an anchorsecond bend 84. An anchorthird length 86 can extend from the anchorsecond bend 84. The anchorthird length 86 can terminate. Theanchor 14 can have any combination of lengths and bends. - The radius of curvature for the anchor bends 80 and 84 can be from about 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) to about 2.0 mm (0.079 in.). The anchor lengths on both sides of any anchor bend can form an anchoring angle. The anchoring angles can be from about 90° to about 160°, more narrowly from about 120° to about 150°, for example about 135°. The
anchor 14 can have a cross-section having an anchor diameter from about 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) to about 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), for example about 0.71 mm (0.028 in.). - The anchor
third length 86 can have ananchor tip 88. Theanchor tip 88 can be narrowed, widened, sharpened, dulled, or otherwise configured to promote sharp or blunt dissection. Theanchor tip 88 can have ananchor end port 90. Theanchor end port 90 can be in communication with an anchor guidewire lumen (not shown). The anchor guidewire lumen can be in communication with aguide lumen 92 in thedelivery guide extension 76, and/or thehandle 74, and/or athird control 94. Theguide lumen 92 can have open access along thedelivery guide extension 76, and/or along thehandle 74, and/or along the third control 94 (as shown). - The
handle 74 can have afirst control 96. Thefirst control 96 can be slidably attached to acontrol slide 98. Thefirst control 96 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be activated a digit and/or a palm. - The
handle 74 can have asecond control 100. Thesecond control 100 can be rotatably attached to thehandle 74, for example at acontrol pivot 102. Thesecond control 100 can have atab 104. Thetab 104 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be activated by a digit and/or a palm. - The
handle 74 can have athird control 94. The third control can be slidably attached to thehandle 74. Thethird control 94 can have or be a plunger. Thethird control 94 can have apress 106. Thepress 106 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be activated by a digit and/or a palm. Thehandle 74 can have one ormore grips 108. Thegrips 108 can be configured to be ergonomically receptive to be held by a digit and/or a palm. - The configuration of any of the first, second or
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guidewire 46 can be in proximity to theanchor tip 88. -
FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate that theguidewire 46 can be inserted into the 6anchor end port 90, as shown by arrows. Theguidewire 46 can be fed through the anchor 7 guidewire lumen and theguide lumen 92. Theguidewire 46 can exit through the open 8 section of theguide lumen 92. - The
guidewire 46 can be used to deploy the arteriotomy device to a desired location in a lumen. Thearteriotomy device 2 can be translated, for example percutaneously, over and along theguidewire 46. If theguidewire 46 is in a lumen, thearteriotomy device 2 can be translated along theguidewire 46, for example, until blood appears at the pressure check port. -
FIG. 16 illustrates that thefirst control 96 can be activated, as shown by arrow. Thefirst control 96 can be translated along thecontrol slide 98. Activating thefirst control 96 can translatably and/or rotatably deploy theluminal retainer 24, as shown by arrow inFIG. 17 . - The
luminal retainer 24 can be a wire, scaffold or stent—for example made from a deformable or resilient material, such as a shape memory alloy—an inflatable balloon, or combinations thereof. Intralumenal inflatable balloons, such as those inflated with saline solution or carbon dioxide, are known to those having ordinary skill in the art. Theluminal retainer 24 can extend into thedelivery guide 12. -
FIG. 17 illustrates that theluminal retainer 24 can be deployed, as shown by arrow, for example due to the activation of thefirst control 96. Theluminal retainer 24 can have a first stressed configuration. Theluminal retainer 24 can have a second relaxed configuration. Theluminal retainer 24 can be in a relaxed or a stressed configuration prior to deployment. Theluminal retainer 24 can be in a relaxed or a stressed configuration after deployment. The relaxed configuration of theluminal retainer 24 can be the deployed configuration of theluminal retainer 24. - The
luminal retainer 24 can be configured to press against thelumen 4 during use. The luminal retainer can be deployed by translating, rotating or a combination thereof, with respect to theanchor 14. - The
luminal retainer 24 can deploy from theanchor 14. Theluminal retainer 24 can deploy from a luminal retainer port (not shown). Theluminal retainer 24 can have a luminal retainer deployed diameter. The luminal retainer deployed diameter can be from about 2.54 mm (0.100 in.) to about 10.2 mm (0.400 in.), for example about 6.35 mm (0.250 in.). -
FIG. 18 illustrates that thesecond control 100 can be activated, as shown by arrow. Thesecond control 100 can be rotated around thecontrol pivot 102. Activating the second control can translatably and/or rotatably retract theanchor 14, as shown by arrows inFIG. 19 . -
FIG. 19 illustrates that theanchor 14 can translate both parallel and/or perpendicular to thedelivery guide 12. - The anchor
first length 78 can have ananchor shift 110 or small inflection. Theanchor shift 110 can be configured wherein the anchorfirst length 78 shifts perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of thedelivery guide 12, as seen inFIG. 19 . An introductionlumen exit port 112 can be covered by the anchorfirst length 78, for example, before the anchor is retracted into thedelivery guide 12. - When the anchor is retracted into the
delivery guide 12, an introductionlumen exit port 112 can be exposed. When the anchor is retracted into thedelivery guide 12, theanchor shift 110, laterally positioned compared to the rest of the anchorfirst length 78, can expose the introductionlumen exit port 112. When the anchor is retracted into thedelivery guide 12, theanchor shift 110, laterally positioned compared to the rest of the anchorfirst length 78, can force theentire anchor 14 to move laterally, thereby exposing the introductionlumen exit port 112. -
FIG. 20 illustrates that thethird control 94 can be activated, as shown by arrow. Thethird control 94 can be translated with respect to thehandle 74. Activating the third control can translatably deploy theintroduction device 6, as shown by arrow inFIG. 21 . - The
introduction device 6 can have an introduction device diameter. The introduction device diameter can be from about 0.25 mm (0.010 in.) to about 1.0 mm (0.039 in.), for example about 0.56 mm (0.022 in.). - The
arteriotomy device 2 can be configured to deploy theintroduction device 6 from theanchor 14 and/or the delivery guide 12 (as shown). Theanchor 14 and/ordelivery guide 12 can have the introductionlumen exit port 112. Theintroduction device 6 can deploy through the introductionlumen exit port 112. Theintroduction device 6 can be a solid or hollow needle, or combinations thereof. -
FIG. 22 illustrates that the distance perpendicular to theintroduction device 6 between the introductionlumen exit port 112 to the anchorfirst length 78 can be substantially and/or completely equal to theintroduction rise 40. Theanchor 14 can have one or more radiopaque marks. For example, the anchorfirst length 78 can have a firstradiopaque mark 114. The firstradiopaque mark 114 can be significantly longer along the anchorfirst length 78 than the firstradiopaque mark 114 is tall or wide. Thedelivery guide 12 can have a secondradiopaque mark 116. The secondradiopaque mark 116 can be parallel and aligned with the path of theintroduction device 6 where theintroduction device 6 exits the introductionlumen exit port 112. The user can view a radiograph or to assist in the placement of thearteriotomy device 2. -
FIG. 23 illustrates that the arteriotomy device can have a first, second and thirdradiopaque marks radiopaque mark 114 can be on the handle. The secondradiopaque mark 116 can be on thedelivery guide extension 76. The thirdradiopaque mark 118 can be on theanchor 14. Astraight alignment axis 120 can pass through the first, second and thirdradiopaque marks alignment axis 120 to assist in the placement of thearteriotomy device 2, for example while viewing a radiograph. - The radiopaque marks can be marks for any type of medical imagining. For example, the marks could be sono-opaque and/or sono-reflective for use with sonographs.
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FIG. 24 illustrates that thethird control 94 can be activated further, for example, by continuing to translate thethird control 94 toward thehandle 74, as shown by arrow. Activating or re-activating the third control can translatably deploy theintroduction device 6, as shown by arrow inFIG. 25 . - The
introduction device 6 can have abend 34. Thebend 34 can be in a relaxed configuration of theintroduction device 6. If theintroduction device 6 is deployed far enough, thebend 34 can rotate theintroduction device 6 toward thelumen 4. - The first, second and
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FIG. 26 illustrates that theluminal retainer 24 can form a circular, oval, or spiral configuration.FIG. 27 illustrates that theanchor 14 can have a luminalretainer exit port 122. -
FIGS. 28 through 32 illustrate various configurations of theluminal retainer 24 in theanchor 14 prior to deployment.FIG. 28 illustrates that one end of the luminal retainer can be fixedly or rotatably attached to theanchor 14. Theluminal retainer 24 can have aball 124 and theanchor 14 can have asocket 126. Theball 124 can have an interference fit in thesocket 126. When the deployment force is applied, shown by arrow, theluminal retainer 24 can relax, if pre-stressed (e.g., heat-treated to a specific shape), and/or be forced into buckling out through the luminalretainer exit port 122. -
FIG. 29 illustrates that theluminal retainer 24 can be loaded in a loop or spiral configuration in theanchor 14. When the deployment force is applied, as shown by arrow, theloop 128 will naturally expand and exit theluminal retainer port 122. -
FIG. 30 illustrates that the luminal retainer can be pre-formed with acurvature 130. When the deployment force is applied, shown by arrow, theluminal retainer 24 can relax, if pre-stressed (e.g., heat-treated to a specific shape), and/or be forced into buckling into theanchor 14 across from the luminalretainer exit port 122. Theluminal retainer 24 can then buckle and/or twist at the weakest point along the length, for example thecurvature 130. Theluminal retainer 24 can then exit through the luminalretainer exit port 122. -
FIG. 31 illustrates that theluminal retainer 24 can be fixed to theanchor 14, for example at a fixation area 132 (e.g., via welding, gluing, snap fitting, etc.).FIG. 32 illustrates that the embodiments of the luminal retainer can be reversed in direction with respect to the remainder of thearteriotomy device 2. -
FIGS. 33 and 34 illustrate that theluminal retainer 24 can deploy as the loop or spiral. Theluminal retainer 24 can deploy out of the luminalretainer exit port 122 on the anchor (as shown) and/or thedelivery guide 12. -
FIGS. 35 and 36 illustrate thatarteriotomy device 2 can be translated deep enough into thelumen 4 to contact the deployedluminal retainer 24 against thelumen wall 8 opposite from thearteriotomy 134.FIGS. 37 and 38 illustrate that thehandle 74 can be translated, as shown by arrow inFIG. 37 , away from thelumen 4. Theluminal retainer 24 can be translated, as shown by arrow inFIG. 38 , into thelumen wall 8 closest to thearteriotomy 134. Theluminal retainer 24 can abut thelumen wall 8, for example, acting as theentry wall retainer 26. Thedelivery guide extension 76 can be rotatably attached to thedelivery guide 12, for example by ahinge 136. -
FIG. 39 illustrates that thehandle 74 and thedelivery guide extension 76 can rotate around the hinge, as shown by arrows, with respect to thedelivery guide 12, theanchor 14 and theluminal retainer 24. Rotated configurations of thehandle 74 and the delivery guide extension are shown in phantom lines. Thehandle 74 anddelivery guide extension 76 can be manipulated during use with a minimal impact on thedelivery guide 12, theanchor 14 and theluminal retainer 24. -
FIG. 40 illustrates that the delivery guide extension can be flexible. Thehandle 74 and thedelivery guide extension 76 can rotate around the flexibledelivery guide extension 76, as shown by arrows, with respect to thedelivery guide 12, theanchor 14 and theluminal retainer 24. Rotated configurations of thehandle 74 and the delivery guide extension are shown in phantom lines. -
FIG. 41 illustrates a firstlongitudinal section 140 of thedelivery guide 12.FIG. 42 illustrates a secondlongitudinal section 142 of thedelivery guide 12. The firstlongitudinal section 140 can be a complete or substantial mirror image of the secondlongitudinal section 142. - An
extension attachment 144 can be configured to fixedly attach to thedelivery guide extension 76. Theextension abutment 146 can be configured to abut against and/or fixedly attach to thedelivery guide extension 76. Theextension attachment 144 and/orextension abutment 146 can form fluid-tight and/or air-tight seals with thedelivery guide extension 76. - The
anchor lumen 148 can be configured to receive and deploy theanchor 14 out theanchor exit port 150. Theintroducer lumen 152 can be configured to receive and deploy theintroduction device 6 out the introductionlumen exit port 112. The relative geometries of theanchor lumen 148, theintroducer lumen 152, theanchor exit port 150, and the introductionlumen exit port 112 can be changed to alter theintroduction angle 20,introduction run 38, introduction rise 40, and the geometry of thearteriotomy 134 including the geometries of theslopes 60 andflats 58 of thearteriotomy 134. - The delivery
guide half attachments 154 can attach the firstlongitudinal section 140 to the secondlongitudinal section 142, for example by rotatably attaching to a screw. The seam surfaces 156 of the firstlongitudinal section 140 can form fluid-tight and/or air-tight seals with the seam surfaces 156 of the secondlongitudinal section 142. Thedelivery guide tip 158 can be sharpened, dulled, or otherwise configured to aid sharp or blunt dissection. -
FIGS. 43 through 46 illustratesolid introduction devices 6 that can each have anintroduction device shaft 160 that can terminate in anintroduction device tip 162. As shown inFIG. 43 , theintroduction device tip 162 can have a centered needle point. Theintroduction device tip 162 can have an introductiondevice tip cross-section 164. The introductiondevice tip cross-section 164 can be circular or square or combinations thereof. The introduction device tip can be curved (not shown). -
FIG. 44 illustrates that theintroduction device tip 162 can have an off-center needle point. The introductiondevice tip cross-section 164 can be circular or square or combinations thereof. Theintroduction device 6 can be configured to have a flat side along theintroduction device shaft 160 and along theintroduction device tip 162. -
FIG. 45 illustrates that theintroduction device tip 162 can have a centered chisel point. The introductiondevice tip cross-section 164 can be oval, rectangular, elliptical, or a combination thereof. -
FIG. 46 illustrates that theintroduction device tip 162 can have a off-centered chisel point. The introductiondevice tip cross-section 164 can be oval, rectangular, elliptical, or a combination thereof. Theintroduction device 6 can be configured to have a flat side along theintroduction device shaft 160 and along theintroduction device tip 162. -
FIGS. 47 through 53 illustratehollow introduction devices 6 that can each have anintroduction device shaft 160 that can terminate in anintroduction device tip 162. Theintroduction device shaft 160 can have ahollow guide lumen 92 than can extend to theintroduction device tip 162 or to the side of theintroduction device shaft 160. Theguide lumen 92 can terminate at aguide port 166. A guide (e.g., a guidewire or other tool) can be slidably attached to theintroduction device 6 in theguide lumen 92. The guide lumen can have aguide shaft 168 that can terminate in aguide tip 170. Theguide 172 can exit the introduction device at theguide port 166. - As shown in
FIG. 47 , theintroduction device tip 162 can be a centered hollow needle point. Theguide tip 170 can be a centered needle point. Theguide tip 170 can be aligned with the introduction device tip to form a substantially smooth combined tip. - As shown in
FIG. 48 , theintroduction device tip 162 can be an off-center hollow needle point. Theguide tip 170 can be a centered needle point. -
FIG. 49 illustrates that theguide shaft 168 can have a key 174 and/or a slot 176 (not shown). Theintroduction device shaft 160 can have aslot 176 and/or a key 174 (not shown). The key 174 on theguide shaft 168 can slidably attach to theslot 176 in theintroduction device shaft 160. The slidable attachment of the key 174 and slot 176 can prevent theguide shaft 168 from rotating about a longitudinal axis with respect to theintroduction device shaft 160. -
FIG. 50 illustrates that theguide lumen 92 and theguide shaft 168 can be oval. The oval configurations of theguide lumen 92 and theguide shaft 168 can prevent theguide shaft 168 from rotating about a longitudinal axis with respect to theintroduction device shaft 160. -
FIG. 51 illustrates that theintroduction device tip 162 can have acurved end 178. Thecurved end 178 can be configured to fit into arecess 180 in theguide 172. Therecess 180 can have ahook 182. Thecurved end 178 can have anotch 184. Thehook 182 can interference fit and/or snap fit thenotch 184. -
FIG. 52 illustrates that theguide lumen 92 can be curved. Theguide lumen 92 can terminate at aguide port 166 in the side of theintroduction device shaft 160. -
FIG. 53 illustrates that theintroduction device tip 162 and/or the introduction device shaft (not shown) can be curved. Theguide 172 or lengths of theguide 172 can be curved in a relaxed configuration. Theguide 172 or lengths of theguide 172 can be curved in a stressed configuration due to the curvature of theintroduction device 6. - Any of the
introduction devices 6 shown inFIG. 43 throughFIG. 46 can be hollowed and configured identically or similar to the introduction devices illustrated inFIG. 47 throughFIG. 53 . Any of theintroduction devices 6 shown inFIG. 47 throughFIG. 53 can have no guide lumen and be configured identically or similar to the introduction devices illustrated inFIG. 43 throughFIG. 46 . - The
guides 172 and/or guidelumens 92 and/orintroduction devices 6 can have a lubricious coating or be impregnated to elute a lubricious material. -
FIG. 54 illustrates that theintroduction device 6 can have a relaxed configuration having a flat 58 that can have abend 34 at one end. A slope can extend from thebend 34. The relaxed configuration of theintroduction device 6 can form the arteriotomy configuration, for example, as shown inFIGS. 7 and 9 , during deployment of theintroduction device 6 from thedelivery guide 12. -
FIG. 55 illustrates that theintroduction device 6 can have a relaxed configuration having a first flat 62 that can have afirst bend 186 at one end. Afirst slope 64 can extend at a first end from thefirst bend 186. Thefirst slope 64 can have at a second end asecond bend 188. A second flat 66 can extend at a first end from thesecond bend 188. The second flat 66 can have at a second end athird bend 190. Asecond slope 68 can extend from thethird bend 190. The relaxed configuration of theintroduction device 6 can form the arteriotomy configuration, for example, as shown inFIGS. 8 , 10 and 11, during deployment of theintroduction device 6 from thedelivery guide 12. - The
introduction device 6, for example ahollow introduction device 6, can act as a pathway for a luminal tool, for example tools such as aguidewire 46, to be deployed into thelumen 4. Theintroduction device 6, for example asolid introduction device 6, can be removed from thesecond arteriotomy 28 and the luminal tool can be deployed through, for example, the introductionlumen exit port 112, and thesecond arteriotomy 28. Theintroduction device 6, or part thereof, can be the luminal tool, for example theguide 172. Theintroduction device 6 can be further deployed and used as a luminal tool after passing through thelumen wall 8. - The
guide 172 can remain substantially in place after thearteriotomy device 2 is removed. A portion of theguide 172 can be outside thelumen 4 and another portion of theguide 172 can be inside thelumen 4. The guide proximal end can then be attached to additional devices and implants to guide the devices and implants into the lumen. Thefiller 70 can be added after additional procedures are completed and theguide 172 is removed, or before theguide 172 is removed, using theguide 172 to redeploy thearteriotomy device 2 back to thearteriotomy 134 to deliver thefiller 70. - The elements of the
arteriotomy device 2, and those of any other devices and components disclosed herein, can be directly attached by, for example, melting, screwing, gluing, welding or use of an interference fit or pressure fit such as crimping, snapping, or combining methods thereof. The elements can be integrated, for example, molding, die cutting, laser cutting, electrical discharge machining (EDM) or stamping from a single piece or material. Any other methods can be used as known to those having ordinary skill in the art. - Integrated parts can be made from pre-formed resilient materials, for example resilient alloys (e.g., Nitinol, ELGILOY®) that are preformed and biased into the post-deployment shape and then compressed into the deployment shape as known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- Any elements of the
arteriotomy device 2, and those of any other devices and components disclosed herein, including the supplemental closure devices, as a whole after assembly, can be coated by dip-coating, brush-coating or spray-coating methods known to one having ordinary skill in the art. - One example of a method used to coat a medical device for vascular use is provided in U.S. Pat. No. 6,358,556 by Ding et al. and hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Time release coating methods known to one having ordinary skill in the art can also be used to delay the release of an agent in the coating, for example the coatings on the supplemental closure devices.
- Any elements herein can be covered with a fabric, for example polyester (e.g., DACRON® from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del.), polypropylene, PTFE, ePTFE, nylon, extruded collagen, silicone or combinations thereof. Methods of covering an implantable device with fabric are known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- As shown in
FIGS. 13 , 41 and 42, thedelivery guide 12 can be fixedly composited, for example with a weld, unitary construction (e.g., by casting), snap fitting components, ascrew 192, or combinations thereof. Thescrew 192 can attach thedelivery guide 12 to thedelivery guide extension 76, for example by screwing through the delivery guide and/or by squeezing the delivery guide onto the delivery guide extension. - The radiopaque marks can be attached to the elements and/or coated on the surface of the elements and/or manufactured integrally in the elements.
- The
introduction device 6, guide 172,anchor 14,luminal retainer 24,entry wall retainer 26, any other elements, or combinations thereof can be heat set in a relaxed configuration using methods know to those having ordinary skill in the art. - It is apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made to this disclosure, and equivalents employed, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Elements shown with any embodiment are exemplary for the specific embodiment and can be used on other embodiments within this disclosure.
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1-25. (canceled)
26. A device for forming a tract through tissue comprising:
a delivery guide;
an anchor coupled to the delivery guide and extending distally therefrom, the anchor comprising first, second, and third elongated portions, a first curved portion between the first and second elongated portions, and a second curved portion between the second and third elongated portions; and
an introduction device slidably housed within the delivery guide and deployable from the delivery guide through an opening in the delivery guide.
27. The device of claim 26 , wherein the anchor is fixedly coupled to the delivery guide.
28. The device of claim 27 , further comprising a retainer deployable from the anchor.
29. The device of claim 28 , wherein the introduction device comprises a needle.
30. The device of claim 29 , wherein the needle is hollow.
31. The device of claim 26 , wherein the anchor is integral with the delivery guide.
32. The device of claim 26 , wherein the first curved portion has a radius of curvature of about 0.1 millimeter to about 2.0 millimeters.
33. The device of claim 32 , wherein the second curved portion has a radius of curvature of about 0.1 millimeter to about 2.0 millimeters.
34. The device of claim 26 , wherein the first and second elongated portions have an anchoring angle therebetween of about 90° to about 160°.
35. The device of claim 34 , wherein the anchoring angle is from about 120° to about 150°.
36. The device of claim 35 , wherein the anchoring angle is about 135°.
37. The device of claim 34 , wherein the second and third elongated portions have an anchoring angle therebetween of about 900 to about 160°.
38. The device of claim 37 , wherein the anchoring angle is from about 1200 to about 150°.
39. The device of claim 38 , wherein the anchoring angle is about 1350.
40. The device of claim 26 , wherein the anchor has a cross-sectional diameter of about 0.38 millimeter to about 1.0 millimeter.
41. The device of claim 26 , wherein the anchor is flexible.
42. The device of claim 26 , wherein the anchor further comprises a guide eye sheath.
43. The device of claim 26 , wherein the anchor further comprises an attachable guidewire.
44. The device of claim 26 , wherein the introduction device comprises a needle.
45. The device of claim 44 , wherein the needle is hollow.
46. The device of claim 26 , wherein the opening in the delivery guide is located proximal to a distal end of the anchor.
47. The device of claim 26 , further comprising a delivery guide extension that is integral with the delivery guide.
48. The device of claim 47 , wherein the delivery guide extension is flexible.
49. The device of claim 26 , further comprising a retainer deployable from the anchor.
50. A method for forming a tract in a tissue wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the method comprising:
advancing an anchor through the tissue wall, the anchor comprising first, second, and third elongated portions, a first curved portion between the first and second elongated portions, and a second curved portion between the second and third elongated portions;
contacting the anchor with the interior surface of the tissue wall; and
advancing an introduction device into the tissue wall while the anchor is in contact with the interior surface of the tissue wall, to form a tract in the tissue wall.
51. The method of claim 50 , wherein the tissue comprises a vessel and the method comprises advancing the anchor into a lumen of the vessel.
52. The method of claim 51 , wherein the vessel comprises an artery.
53. The method of claim 50 , wherein the anchor has an anchor longitudinal axis and the introduction device has an introduction longitudinal axis that forms an introduction angle with the anchor longitudinal axis.
54. The method of claim 53 , further comprising advancing the introduction device into a lumen defined by the tissue wall.
55. The method of claim 54 , wherein when the introduction device enters the lumen, the introduction angle is from about 0° to about 30°.
56. The method of claim 55 , wherein when the introduction device enters the lumen, the introduction angle is from about 0° to about 19°.
57. The method of claim 56 , wherein when the introduction device enters the lumen, the introduction angle is from about 0° to about 15°.
58. The method of claim 57 , wherein when the introduction device enters the lumen, the introduction angle is from about 5° to about 10°.
59. The method of claim 58 , wherein when the introduction device enters the lumen, the introduction angle is about 10°.
60. The method of claim 50 , wherein the tract is self-sealing.
61. The method of claim 50 , further comprising advancing a tool through the introduction device.
62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the tool comprises a guidewire.
63. The method of claim 62 , further comprising advancing an introducer sheath over the guidewire.
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