US20040267348A1 - Medical device delivery systems - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to medical device delivery systems, and related methods and components.
- Systems are known for delivering medical devices, such as stents, into a body lumen.
- a proximal portion typically includes a handle that is held by an operator of the system (e.g., a physician) during use, and the distal portion can include a sheath surrounding a catheter with a stent positioned therebetween.
- the operator of the system positions the distal portion within the lumen at a desired location (e.g., so that the stent is adjacent an occlusion).
- the operator can then retract the sheath to allow the stent to engage the occlusion/lumen wall.
- the operator removes the distal portion of the system from the lumen.
- a bumper can be included in the system to, for example, aid in deployment of the stent from the system.
- the invention relates to medical device delivery systems, and related methods and components.
- the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis bumper with a retainer that is configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the bumper.
- the invention features a catheter that has an implantable medical endoprosthesis bumper.
- the bumper includes a retainer that can interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the bumper.
- the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system that includes a catheter and a sheath at least partially surrounding the catheter.
- the catheter has an implantable medical endoprosthesis bumper that includes a retainer configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the bumper.
- the catheter and the sheath are configured so that the implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between them.
- the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including unidirectionally positioning the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the catheter without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including interdigitating a cell of the implantable medical endoprosthesis with a retainer of the catheter without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter.
- the method includes moving the implantable medical endoprosthesis in a longitudinal direction of the catheter to interdigitate a cell of implantable medical endoprosthesis with the catheter without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including interdigitating a partially open cell of the implantable medical endoprosthesis with a retainer of the catheter.
- the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including expanding a retainer of the catheter to interdigitate the implantable medical endoprosthesis with the catheter.
- the invention features a catheter with a catheter body that includes a retainer.
- the retainer is configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the catheter body.
- the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system that includes a catheter and a sheath at least partially surrounding the catheter.
- the catheter has a catheter body that includes a retainer configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the catheter body.
- the catheter and the sheath are configured so that the implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between them.
- the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis with first and second ends along a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of cells.
- the cells include a partially open cell that is located at the first end of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- the partially open cell can flex in a plane that is parallel to the longitudinal direction.
- Embodiments can include one or more of the following advantages.
- the implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system can exhibit relatively high accuracy in positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis, and/or increased control over the deployment of an implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be positioned within an implantable medical endoprostlhesis delivery system without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis. This can increase the efficiency and/or accuracy of positioning the implantable medical endoprosthesis within the implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system.
- a retainer can provide an operator of an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system with information about the location of an implantable medical endoprosthesis within the system. If the retainer is interdigitated with a cell of the implantable medical endoprosthesis, then the location of the implantable medical endoprosthesis should be near the location of the retainer.
- FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 1D-1F illustrate the deployment of the stent of FIGS. 1A-1C.
- FIG. 1G is a perspective view of the stent bumper of FIGS. 1A-1F.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to the stent bumper of FIG. 6.
- FIGS. 8A-8G illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 13A-13C illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to the stent bumper of FIG. 12.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 15 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 16 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 17 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 18 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 19 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 20A and 20B illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 21 is a front view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate a process for attaching a stent to the stent bumper of FIG. 21.
- the delivery systems are designed to temporarily retain an implantable medical endoprosthesis during delivery to a target site by interdigitating a retainer with a cell of the endoprosthesis so that the endoprosthesis does not prematurely deploy from the delivery device. It is believed that such systems can increase the accuracy of positioning the implantable medical endoprosthesis within a subject. Certain embodiments of the systems are disclosed below.
- FIGS. 1A-1C show the interdigitation of a partially open cell 22 of a self-expanding stent 10 with a bumper retainer 12 of a bumper 14 .
- Stent 10 has an end 18 that includes partially open cell 22 , which has two paddles 20 , each with respective heads 26 and legs 28 .
- partially open cell 22 can interdigitate with stent retainer 12 so that stent 10 is unidirectionally positioned with respect to bumper 14 (see discussion below).
- Paddles 20 which are formed of a flexible material, can be used, for example, to incorporate radiopaque material (e.g., radiopaque markers) that renders stent 10 radiopaque.
- radiopaque material e.g., radiopaque markers
- Partially open cell 22 has an opening 24 that is smaller than bumper retainer 12 .
- paddles 20 When paddles 20 are pushed against bumper retainer 12 in the direction of arrow A, as shown in FIG. 1B, paddles 20 flex to extend around bumper retainer 12 . As paddles 20 flex, the size of opening 24 temporarily increases, such that bumper retainer 12 is accommodated by opening 24 .
- FIG. 1C shows, once heads 26 of paddles 20 have passed bumper retainer 12 , paddles 20 return to their original position. In doing so, paddles 20 lock bumper retainer 12 between legs 28 , thereby interdigitating partially open cell 22 with bumper retainer 12 .
- the flexing of paddles 20 around bumper retainer 12 allows for interdigitation between partially open cell 22 and retainer 12 without a reduction in the diameter of stent 10 .
- FIGS. 1D-1F illustrate the delivery of stent 10 to a target site using a delivery device 40 .
- Delivery device 40 includes an inner catheter 42 and a sheath 44 .
- Bumper 14 is loaded onto inner catheter 42 , and is located between inner catheter 42 and sheath 44 .
- Stent 10 is positioned on inner catheter 42 , and is disposed between inner catheter 42 and sheath 44 .
- Bumper retainer 12 prevents stent 10 from deploying prematurely (e.g., before sheath 44 is substantially retracted) by interdigitating with partially open cell 22 .
- FIGS. 1E and 1F show the deployment of stent 10 .
- stent 10 begins to expand, lifting paddles 26 away from bumper retainer 12 .
- bumper retainer 12 no longer interdigitates with partially open cell 22 .
- Inner catheter 42 can then be proximally withdrawn while leaving stent 10 at the target site.
- FIG. 1G shows bumper 14 in enlarged detail.
- Bumper 14 includes a body portion 30 and a head portion 32 that is integral with body portion 30 .
- Bumper retainer 12 which is diamond-shaped, protrudes radially from the surface of body portion 30 .
- Bumper retainer 12 can be integrally formed (e.g., molded) with body portion 30 , or can be formed separately from body portion 30 and then attached (e.g., adhesive-bonded) to body portion 30 .
- Bumper retainer 12 can be formed of, for example, a polymer, a metal, an alloy or a combination of these materials.
- polymers include polyether-block co-polyamide polymers (e.g., PEBAX®), copolyester elastomers (e.g., Arnitel® copolyester elastomers), thermoplastic polyester elastomers (e.g., Hytrel®), thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (e.g., PellethaneTM), polyeolefins (e.g., Marlex® polyethylene, Marlex® polypropylene), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyamides (e.g., Vestamid®), and combinations of these materials.
- PEBAX® polyether-block co-polyamide polymers
- copolyester elastomers e.g., Arnitel® copolyester elastomers
- bumper retainer 12 and body portion 30 and/or head portion 32 can be formed of the same materials. In certain embodiments, bumper retainer 12 and body portion 30 and/or head portion 32 can be formed of different materials.
- bumper retainers can have other shapes.
- bumper retainers can be shaped to unidirectionally position an implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to a bumper.
- FIG. 2 shows a bumper 50 with a triangular bumper retainer 52
- FIG. 3 shows a bumper 60 with a hemispherical bumper retainer 62 .
- a bumper can include a nodular bumper retainer.
- a stent that interdigitates with the bumper retainer can have a partially open cell that is designed to have a reduced likelihood of becoming prematurely disengaged from the bumper retainer.
- FIG. 4A shows a stent 600 with a partially open cell 601 having two paddles 602 , each of which has a triangular head 604 and a leg 606 .
- heads 604 of paddles 602 temporarily lock around bumper retainer 608 .
- the shape of triangular heads 604 helps to limit the likelihood that partially open cell 601 will prematurely disengage from bumper retainer 608 .
- a bumper can include more than one bumper retainer.
- FIG. 5 shows a bumper 70 with a head portion 74 , a body portion 76 , and two oppositely disposed nodular bumper retainers 72 , which protrude radially from body portion 76 . While two bumper retainers are shown in FIG. 5, in some embodiments, a bumper can include more than two (e.g., three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten) bumper retainers. As the number of bumper retainers on a bumper increases, the retention of an endoprosthesis can be enhanced, and the accuracy of endoprosthesis positioning can increase.
- the number of bumper retainers on a bumper can correspond to the number of partially open cells in a stent with which the bumper is interdigitating.
- the bumper retainers can be disposed equidistantly from each other on the bumper, or can be disposed at varying distances from each other.
- the bumper retainers can have the same shapes or different shapes.
- a bumper retainer can be a flap, a hook, or a barb or spike.
- FIG. 6 shows a bumper 100 with a head portion 102 and a body portion 104 .
- a bumper retainer 106 in the form of a rectangular-shaped flap projects radially from body portion 104 .
- FIGS. 7A-7C show the interdigitation of bumper retainer 106 with a partially open cell 148 of a stent 150 .
- stent 150 has an end 154 that includes partially open cell 148 , which has two flexible paddles 152 , each with respective heads 156 and legs 158 .
- FIG. 7B shows, when stent 150 is pushed toward bumper retainer 106 , paddles 152 flex outwardly to fit around bumper retainer 106 .
- stent 150 is pulled back in the direction of arrow Al, such that heads 156 contact the proximal end 157 of bumper retainer 106 , thereby interdigitating bumper retainer 106 with partially open cell 148 .
- paddles 152 lift away from bumper retainer 106 , thereby disengaging from partially open cell 148 .
- FIG. 8A shows a bumper 650 with a bumper retainer 652 in the form of a rectangular flap.
- FIGS. 8B and 8C show, bumper retainer 652 can flex upward (in the direction of arrow A 2 ).
- FIGS. 8D and 8E as a stent 656 with a partially open cell 654 including paddles 672 approaches and contacts bumper retainer 652 , paddles 672 push down on bumper retainer 652 .
- bumper retainer 652 flexes back upward in the direction of arrow A 2 , through partially open cell 654 .
- bumper retainer 652 interdigitates with partially open cell 654 .
- bumper retainer 652 of FIGS. 8A-8G is a rectangular-shaped flap
- flaps with other shapes can be used as bumper retainers.
- FIG. 9 shows a bumper 680 with a head portion 682 integrally connected to a body portion 684 that includes a bumper retainer 686 .
- Bumper retainer 686 is in the form of a diamond-shaped flap that protrudes from body portion 684 .
- FIG. 10 shows a bumper 200 with a head portion 210 integrally connected to a body portion 220 that includes a bumper retainer 230 .
- Bumper retainer 230 is in the form of a triangular flap that protrudes from body portion 220 .
- FIG. 9 shows a bumper 680 with a head portion 682 integrally connected to a body portion 684 that includes a bumper retainer 686 .
- Bumper retainer 686 is in the form of a diamond-shaped flap that protrudes from body portion 684 .
- FIG. 10 shows a bumper 200
- FIG. 11 shows a bumper 250 with a head portion 260 integrally connected to a body portion 270 that includes a bumper retainer 280 .
- Bumper retainer 280 is in the form of a hemispherical flap that protrudes from body portion 270 .
- Another example of a suitable shape for a flap-style bumper retainer is a J-hook.
- a bumper retainer can be in the form of a flexible, bent flap which can, for example, interdigitate with a stent having a partially open cell or a stent without a partially open cell.
- FIG. 12 shows a bumper 700 that includes a head portion 702 and a body portion 704 , from which a rectangular flap-shaped bumper retainer 706 protrudes. Bumper retainer 706 is bent so that its end 708 contacts the surface 709 of body portion 704 . As shown in FIGS. 13A-13C, as bumper retainer 706 comes into contact with a stent 710 , bumper retainer 706 flexes in a downward direction to accommodate stent 710 . However, when a cell 712 of stent 710 is disposed over bumper retainer 706 , bumper retainer 706 flexes up into the cell, thereby interdigitating with the cell.
- FIGS. 12-13C show a bent rectangular flap-shaped bumper retainer
- bumper retainers with other shapes can also be bent.
- FIG. 14 shows a bumper 750 with a head portion 752 and a body portion 754 from which a flexible bumper retainer 756 in a diamond-shaped flap style protrudes. Bumper retainer 756 is bent so that end 758 of bumper retainer 756 contacts the surface 757 of body portion 754 .
- a bumper retainer can be in the form of a barb or a spike.
- FIG. 15 shows a bumper 300 with a head portion 310 and a body portion 320 , and a bumper retainer 330 protruding radially from body portion 320 .
- Bumper retainer 330 protrudes radially from body portion 320 at an angle a selected to accommodate a partially open cell of a stent.
- angle a can be up to about 90° (e.g., from about 30° to about 90°, up to about 10°, up to about 15°, up to about 20°).
- a bumper can include multiple spike-shaped bumper retainers.
- FIG. 16 shows a bumper 350 with a head portion 360 and a body portion 370 , and multiple spike-shaped bumper retainers 380 protruding radially from body portion 370 .
- a portion of a bumper can be molded to include one or more components that can interdigitate with a cell of a stent.
- FIG. 17 shows a bumper 400 with a head portion 410 , a body portion 420 , and a collar 430 molded around body portion 420 .
- Collar 430 functions as a bumper retainer, and is shaped to interdigitate with a cell of a stent to unidirectionally position the stent with respect to bumper 400 .
- FIG. 18 shows a bumper 450 with a head portion 460 , a body portion 470 , and a bumper retainer 480 molded to an end 490 of body portion 470 .
- FIG. 17 shows a bumper 400 with a head portion 410 , a body portion 420 , and a collar 430 molded around body portion 420 .
- Collar 430 functions as a bumper retainer, and is shaped to interdigitate with a cell of a stent to unidirectionally position
- bumper retainers such as those described above can have relatively smooth surfaces to, for example, limit damage to an endoprosthesis upon interdigitation of a cell of the endoprosthesis with the bumper retainer. In certain embodiments, bumper retainers such as those shown in FIGS.
- 17-19 can be formed of a relatively soft polymer, such as a low durometer polyether-block co-polyamide polymers (e.g., low durometer Pebax®), a thermoplastic resin (e.g., C-Flex®, a thermoplastic polyurethane (e.g., an aromatic polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane such as Tecothane®)), an elastomer, or silicone.
- a bumper retainer is formed of a relatively soft polymer
- the bumper retainer can, for example, adjust to accommodate a stent as the stent is being disposed over the bumper retainer.
- an endoprosthesis can be temporarily retained by disposing the endoprosthesis over a retainer and expanding the retainer such that it interdigitates with a cell of the endoprosthesis.
- FIGS. 20A and 20B show a stent delivery system 500 that includes a sheath 510 , an inner catheter 520 concentrically disposed within sheath 510 , and a bumper 530 attached to inner catheter 520 and restrained within sheath 510 .
- Bumper 530 includes a head portion 532 , a body portion 534 , and a bumper retainer 536 on body portion 534 .
- Bumper retainer 536 is formed of a shape-memory material.
- a stent 540 abuts head portion 532 of bumper 530 and is constrained between sheath 510 and inner catheter 520 .
- FIG. 20A shows stent delivery system 500 when there is no interdigitation between any of the cells of stent 540 and bumper retainer 536 .
- FIG. 20B shows, when bumper retainer 536 is exposed to a change in temperature (e.g., when stent delivery system 500 is delivered into the body of a subject), bumper retainer 536 expands to interdigitate with cells 542 and 544 of stent 540 .
- bumper retainer 536 is formed of a shape-memory material.
- shape memory materials include metal alloys, such as nitinol (e.g., 55% nickel, 45% titanium), silver-cadmium (Ag—Cd), gold-cadmium (Au—Cd), gold-copper-zinc (Au—Cu—Zn), copper-aluminum-nickel (Cu—Al—Ni), copper-gold-zinc (Cu—Au—Zn), copper- zinc/(Cu—Zn), copper-zinc-aluminum (Cu—Zn—Al), copper-zinc-tin (Cu—Zn—Sn), copper-zinc-xenon (Cu—Zn—Xe), iron beryllium (Fe 3 Be), iron platinum (Fe 3 Pt), indium-thallium (In—Tl), iron-manganese (Fe—Mn), nickel-titanium-vanadium (Ni—Ti—V),
- metal alloys such
- a partially open cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis can have a configuration capable of interdigitating with a retainer (e.g., a bumper retainer) of an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system.
- a retainer e.g., a bumper retainer
- a bumper retainer can be formed of a moldable material, such as a wax.
- One or more cells of an endoprosthesis can be interdigitated with the bumper retainer by molding the wax so that it extends into the cell(s).
- the cell(s) of the endoprosthesis can be subsequently disengaged from the bumper retainer when the endoprosthesis expands.
- waxes include medical-grade viscoelastic wax, such as dental wax (e.g., utility dental wax, dental modeling wax).
- a bumper retainer can be formed of a swellable material, such as a hydrogel (e.g., the Tecophilic® family of hydrogels, such as Tecogel®) or a polyamide.
- a swellable material such as a hydrogel (e.g., the Tecophilic® family of hydrogels, such as Tecogel®) or a polyamide.
- the bumper retainer can be formed of a heat-activated swellable material that expands upon exposure to an increase in temperature.
- the bumper retainer can be formed of a material used in certain types of gaskets, such as O-rings.
- heat-activated swellable materials include virgin Teflon®, filled Teflon® (e.g., Teflon® including a strength-enhancing filler), expanded Teflon®, Viton®, Kalrez®, Simriz®, Chemraz®, AflasTM, fluorosilicone, urethane, hydrogenated nitrile elastomer (HNBR), polyacrylate, neoprene, and chlorosulfonated polyethylene (e.g., Hypalon®).
- the bumper retainer can interdigitate with a cell of an endoprosthesis by disposing the cell over the bumper retainer and allowing the bumper retainer to swell (e.g., upon exposure to a change in temperature, pH, or ion concentration) and protrude into the cell.
- an endoprosthesis delivery system can alternatively or additionally include one or more retainers in a different location.
- a retainer can protrude radially from the inner catheter of an endoprosthesis delivery system.
- a retainer can be formed on a tubular band (e.g., a metallic band) that can, for example, be loaded onto an inner catheter and disposed between the inner catheter and an endoprosthesis.
- a retainer can interdigitate with a closed cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis (a cell that is defined by a boundary that has no openings).
- a bumper retainer can be flexed to extend through a closed cell of a stent.
- FIG. 21 shows a front view of a bumper 800 with several flexible flap-style bumper retainers 810 protruding from its surface 820 .
- FIGS. 22A and 22B when a stent 850 is disposed over bumper 800 , and bumper 800 is rotated in a counterclockwise direction, bumper retainers 810 push against stent 850 , which causes bumper retainers 810 to protrude more from surface 820 . As a result, bumper retainers 810 interdigitate with the cells 860 of stent 850 .
- a retainer can be used to retain a balloon-expandable stent.
- a retainer can retain a stent-graft or a vena cava filter.
Abstract
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to, co-pending and commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/411,645, filed on Apr. 11, 2003, and entitled “Stent Delivery System With Securement and Deployment Accuracy Features”, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
- This invention relates to medical device delivery systems, and related methods and components.
- Systems are known for delivering medical devices, such as stents, into a body lumen. Often, such systems include a proximal portion that remains outside the body during use and a distal portion that is disposed within the body during use. The proximal portion typically includes a handle that is held by an operator of the system (e.g., a physician) during use, and the distal portion can include a sheath surrounding a catheter with a stent positioned therebetween. Generally, the operator of the system positions the distal portion within the lumen at a desired location (e.g., so that the stent is adjacent an occlusion). The operator can then retract the sheath to allow the stent to engage the occlusion/lumen wall. Thereafter, the operator removes the distal portion of the system from the lumen. In many instances, a bumper can be included in the system to, for example, aid in deployment of the stent from the system.
- The invention relates to medical device delivery systems, and related methods and components.
- In one aspect, the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis bumper with a retainer that is configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the bumper.
- In an additional aspect, the invention features a catheter that has an implantable medical endoprosthesis bumper. The bumper includes a retainer that can interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the bumper.
- In a further aspect, the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system that includes a catheter and a sheath at least partially surrounding the catheter. The catheter has an implantable medical endoprosthesis bumper that includes a retainer configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the bumper. The catheter and the sheath are configured so that the implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between them.
- In another aspect, the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including unidirectionally positioning the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the catheter without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- In an additional aspect, the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including interdigitating a cell of the implantable medical endoprosthesis with a retainer of the catheter without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- In a further aspect, the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter. The method includes moving the implantable medical endoprosthesis in a longitudinal direction of the catheter to interdigitate a cell of implantable medical endoprosthesis with the catheter without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- In another aspect, the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including interdigitating a partially open cell of the implantable medical endoprosthesis with a retainer of the catheter.
- In an additional aspect, the invention features a method of positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis on a catheter, the method including expanding a retainer of the catheter to interdigitate the implantable medical endoprosthesis with the catheter.
- In a further aspect, the invention features a catheter with a catheter body that includes a retainer. The retainer is configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the catheter body.
- In another aspect, the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system that includes a catheter and a sheath at least partially surrounding the catheter. The catheter has a catheter body that includes a retainer configured to interdigitate with a cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis to unidirectionally position the implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to the catheter body. The catheter and the sheath are configured so that the implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between them.
- In an additional aspect, the invention features an implantable medical endoprosthesis with first and second ends along a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of cells. The cells include a partially open cell that is located at the first end of the implantable medical endoprosthesis. The partially open cell can flex in a plane that is parallel to the longitudinal direction.
- Embodiments can include one or more of the following advantages.
- In some embodiments, the implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system can exhibit relatively high accuracy in positioning an implantable medical endoprosthesis, and/or increased control over the deployment of an implantable medical endoprosthesis.
- In certain embodiments, an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be positioned within an implantable medical endoprostlhesis delivery system without reducing the diameter of the implantable medical endoprosthesis. This can increase the efficiency and/or accuracy of positioning the implantable medical endoprosthesis within the implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system.
- In some embodiments, a retainer can provide an operator of an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system with information about the location of an implantable medical endoprosthesis within the system. If the retainer is interdigitated with a cell of the implantable medical endoprosthesis, then the location of the implantable medical endoprosthesis should be near the location of the retainer.
- Features and advantages of the invention are in the description, drawings, and claims.
- FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 1D-1F illustrate the deployment of the stent of FIGS. 1A-1C.
- FIG. 1G is a perspective view of the stent bumper of FIGS. 1A-1F.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 7A-7C illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to the stent bumper of FIG. 6.
- FIGS. 8A-8G illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 13A-13C illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to the stent bumper of FIG. 12.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 15 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 16 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 17 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 18 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 19 is a side view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 20A and 20B illustrate a process for attaching an embodiment of a stent to an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIG. 21 is a front view of an embodiment of a stent bumper.
- FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate a process for attaching a stent to the stent bumper of FIG. 21.
- In general, the delivery systems are designed to temporarily retain an implantable medical endoprosthesis during delivery to a target site by interdigitating a retainer with a cell of the endoprosthesis so that the endoprosthesis does not prematurely deploy from the delivery device. It is believed that such systems can increase the accuracy of positioning the implantable medical endoprosthesis within a subject. Certain embodiments of the systems are disclosed below.
- For example, FIGS. 1A-1C show the interdigitation of a partially
open cell 22 of a self-expandingstent 10 with abumper retainer 12 of abumper 14.Stent 10 has an end 18 that includes partiallyopen cell 22, which has twopaddles 20, each withrespective heads 26 andlegs 28. With this arrangement, partiallyopen cell 22 can interdigitate withstent retainer 12 so thatstent 10 is unidirectionally positioned with respect to bumper 14 (see discussion below).Paddles 20, which are formed of a flexible material, can be used, for example, to incorporate radiopaque material (e.g., radiopaque markers) that rendersstent 10 radiopaque. Partiallyopen cell 22 has an opening 24 that is smaller thanbumper retainer 12. When paddles 20 are pushed againstbumper retainer 12 in the direction of arrow A, as shown in FIG. 1B, paddles 20 flex to extend aroundbumper retainer 12. Aspaddles 20 flex, the size of opening 24 temporarily increases, such thatbumper retainer 12 is accommodated by opening 24. As FIG. 1C shows, once heads 26 ofpaddles 20 have passedbumper retainer 12, paddles 20 return to their original position. In doing so, paddles 20lock bumper retainer 12 betweenlegs 28, thereby interdigitating partiallyopen cell 22 withbumper retainer 12. The flexing ofpaddles 20 aroundbumper retainer 12 allows for interdigitation between partiallyopen cell 22 andretainer 12 without a reduction in the diameter ofstent 10. - The interdigitation of partially
open cell 22 ofstent 10 withbumper retainer 12 precludesstent 10 from moving distally relative tobumper 14 as the sheath of a stent delivery system is withdrawn overstent 10 during delivery ofstent 10 to a target site (i.e.,stent retainer 12unidirectionally positions stent 10 relative to bumper 14). - FIGS. 1D-1F illustrate the delivery of
stent 10 to a target site using a delivery device 40. Delivery device 40 includes aninner catheter 42 and asheath 44.Bumper 14 is loaded ontoinner catheter 42, and is located betweeninner catheter 42 andsheath 44.Stent 10 is positioned oninner catheter 42, and is disposed betweeninner catheter 42 andsheath 44.Bumper retainer 12 preventsstent 10 from deploying prematurely (e.g., beforesheath 44 is substantially retracted) by interdigitating with partiallyopen cell 22. - FIGS. 1E and 1F show the deployment of
stent 10. Assheath 44 is retracted,stent 10 begins to expand, lifting paddles 26 away frombumper retainer 12. Oncesheath 44 has been retractedpast paddles 26,bumper retainer 12 no longer interdigitates with partiallyopen cell 22.Inner catheter 42 can then be proximally withdrawn while leavingstent 10 at the target site. - FIG. 1G shows
bumper 14 in enlarged detail.Bumper 14 includes abody portion 30 and ahead portion 32 that is integral withbody portion 30.Bumper retainer 12, which is diamond-shaped, protrudes radially from the surface ofbody portion 30.Bumper retainer 12 can be integrally formed (e.g., molded) withbody portion 30, or can be formed separately frombody portion 30 and then attached (e.g., adhesive-bonded) tobody portion 30. -
Bumper retainer 12 can be formed of, for example, a polymer, a metal, an alloy or a combination of these materials. Examples of polymers include polyether-block co-polyamide polymers (e.g., PEBAX®), copolyester elastomers (e.g., Arnitel® copolyester elastomers), thermoplastic polyester elastomers (e.g., Hytrel®), thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers (e.g., Pellethane™), polyeolefins (e.g., Marlex® polyethylene, Marlex® polypropylene), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyamides (e.g., Vestamid®), and combinations of these materials. Examples of metals and alloys include stainless steel, platinum, gold, tantalum, and MP35N (a nickel-cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy). In some embodiments,bumper retainer 12 andbody portion 30 and/orhead portion 32 can be formed of the same materials. In certain embodiments,bumper retainer 12 andbody portion 30 and/orhead portion 32 can be formed of different materials. - While a diamond-shaped bumper retainer is shown in FIGS. 1A-1G, bumper retainers can have other shapes. In general, bumper retainers can be shaped to unidirectionally position an implantable medical endoprosthesis with respect to a bumper. For example, FIG. 2 shows a
bumper 50 with a triangular bumper retainer 52, and FIG. 3 shows a bumper 60 with a hemispherical bumper retainer 62. - In some embodiments, a bumper can include a nodular bumper retainer. In such embodiments, a stent that interdigitates with the bumper retainer can have a partially open cell that is designed to have a reduced likelihood of becoming prematurely disengaged from the bumper retainer. For example, FIG. 4A shows a
stent 600 with a partiallyopen cell 601 having twopaddles 602, each of which has atriangular head 604 and aleg 606. As shown in FIG. 4B, afterpaddles 602 have flexed around a nodular bumper retainer 608 of abumper 610, heads 604 ofpaddles 602 temporarily lock around bumper retainer 608. The shape oftriangular heads 604 helps to limit the likelihood that partiallyopen cell 601 will prematurely disengage from bumper retainer 608. - In some embodiments, a bumper can include more than one bumper retainer. For example, FIG. 5 shows a
bumper 70 with ahead portion 74, a body portion 76, and two oppositely disposednodular bumper retainers 72, which protrude radially from body portion 76. While two bumper retainers are shown in FIG. 5, in some embodiments, a bumper can include more than two (e.g., three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten) bumper retainers. As the number of bumper retainers on a bumper increases, the retention of an endoprosthesis can be enhanced, and the accuracy of endoprosthesis positioning can increase. In certain embodiments, the number of bumper retainers on a bumper can correspond to the number of partially open cells in a stent with which the bumper is interdigitating. The bumper retainers can be disposed equidistantly from each other on the bumper, or can be disposed at varying distances from each other. The bumper retainers can have the same shapes or different shapes. - While certain shapes of bumper retainers have been shown, other shapes may also be used. For example, a bumper retainer can be a flap, a hook, or a barb or spike. As an example, FIG. 6 shows a
bumper 100 with ahead portion 102 and abody portion 104. Abumper retainer 106 in the form of a rectangular-shaped flap projects radially frombody portion 104. - FIGS. 7A-7C show the interdigitation of
bumper retainer 106 with a partially open cell 148 of astent 150. As shown in FIG. 7A,stent 150 has anend 154 that includes partially open cell 148, which has twoflexible paddles 152, each withrespective heads 156 andlegs 158. As FIG. 7B shows, whenstent 150 is pushed towardbumper retainer 106, paddles 152 flex outwardly to fit aroundbumper retainer 106. Afterheads 156 ofpaddles 152 have flexed aroundbumper retainer 106,stent 150 is pulled back in the direction of arrow Al, such that heads 156 contact theproximal end 157 ofbumper retainer 106, thereby interdigitatingbumper retainer 106 with partially open cell 148. Asstent 150 is delivered to a target site and expanded, paddles 152 lift away frombumper retainer 106, thereby disengaging from partially open cell 148. - While interdigitation by paddle flexing has been shown, in some embodiments, a flap-shaped bumper retainer can interdigitate with a partially open cell by flexing through the partially open cell, while the components of the partially open cell do not flex substantially. For example, FIG. 8A shows a
bumper 650 with abumper retainer 652 in the form of a rectangular flap. As FIGS. 8B and 8C show,bumper retainer 652 can flex upward (in the direction of arrow A2). However, and referring also now to FIGS. 8D and 8E, as astent 656 with a partiallyopen cell 654 includingpaddles 672 approaches andcontacts bumper retainer 652, paddles 672 push down onbumper retainer 652. As shown in FIGS. 8F and 8G, once paddles 672 have passed overbumper retainer 652,bumper retainer 652 flexes back upward in the direction of arrow A2, through partiallyopen cell 654. Thus,bumper retainer 652 interdigitates with partiallyopen cell 654. - While
bumper retainer 652 of FIGS. 8A-8G is a rectangular-shaped flap, flaps with other shapes can be used as bumper retainers. As an example, FIG. 9 shows abumper 680 with ahead portion 682 integrally connected to abody portion 684 that includes abumper retainer 686.Bumper retainer 686 is in the form of a diamond-shaped flap that protrudes frombody portion 684. As another example, FIG. 10 shows a bumper 200 with ahead portion 210 integrally connected to abody portion 220 that includes abumper retainer 230.Bumper retainer 230 is in the form of a triangular flap that protrudes frombody portion 220. As a further example, FIG. 11 shows abumper 250 with ahead portion 260 integrally connected to abody portion 270 that includes abumper retainer 280.Bumper retainer 280 is in the form of a hemispherical flap that protrudes frombody portion 270. Another example of a suitable shape for a flap-style bumper retainer is a J-hook. - In some embodiments, a bumper retainer can be in the form of a flexible, bent flap which can, for example, interdigitate with a stent having a partially open cell or a stent without a partially open cell. For example, FIG. 12 shows a
bumper 700 that includes ahead portion 702 and a body portion 704, from which a rectangular flap-shapedbumper retainer 706 protrudes.Bumper retainer 706 is bent so that its end 708 contacts the surface 709 of body portion 704. As shown in FIGS. 13A-13C, asbumper retainer 706 comes into contact with astent 710,bumper retainer 706 flexes in a downward direction to accommodatestent 710. However, when acell 712 ofstent 710 is disposed overbumper retainer 706,bumper retainer 706 flexes up into the cell, thereby interdigitating with the cell. - While FIGS. 12-13C show a bent rectangular flap-shaped bumper retainer, bumper retainers with other shapes can also be bent. For example, FIG. 14 shows a
bumper 750 with ahead portion 752 and abody portion 754 from which aflexible bumper retainer 756 in a diamond-shaped flap style protrudes.Bumper retainer 756 is bent so thatend 758 ofbumper retainer 756 contacts the surface 757 ofbody portion 754. - As noted above, in some embodiments, a bumper retainer can be in the form of a barb or a spike. For example, FIG. 15 shows a
bumper 300 with a head portion 310 and a body portion 320, and a bumper retainer 330 protruding radially from body portion 320. Bumper retainer 330 protrudes radially from body portion 320 at an angle a selected to accommodate a partially open cell of a stent. In some embodiments, angle a can be up to about 90° (e.g., from about 30° to about 90°, up to about 10°, up to about 15°, up to about 20°). - In certain embodiments, a bumper can include multiple spike-shaped bumper retainers. For example, FIG. 16 shows a bumper350 with a
head portion 360 and a body portion 370, and multiple spike-shapedbumper retainers 380 protruding radially from body portion 370. - In some embodiments, a portion of a bumper can be molded to include one or more components that can interdigitate with a cell of a stent. For example, FIG. 17 shows a
bumper 400 with ahead portion 410, abody portion 420, and a collar 430 molded aroundbody portion 420. Collar 430 functions as a bumper retainer, and is shaped to interdigitate with a cell of a stent to unidirectionally position the stent with respect tobumper 400. Similarly, FIG. 18 shows a bumper 450 with ahead portion 460, a body portion 470, and a bumper retainer 480 molded to an end 490 of body portion 470. As another example, FIG. 19 shows abumper 600 with ahead portion 610 and abody portion 620 that includes abumper retainer 630 withmultiple peaks 640. In some embodiments, bumper retainers such as those described above can have relatively smooth surfaces to, for example, limit damage to an endoprosthesis upon interdigitation of a cell of the endoprosthesis with the bumper retainer. In certain embodiments, bumper retainers such as those shown in FIGS. 17-19 can be formed of a relatively soft polymer, such as a low durometer polyether-block co-polyamide polymers (e.g., low durometer Pebax®), a thermoplastic resin (e.g., C-Flex®, a thermoplastic polyurethane (e.g., an aromatic polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane such as Tecothane®)), an elastomer, or silicone. In embodiments in which a bumper retainer is formed of a relatively soft polymer, the bumper retainer can, for example, adjust to accommodate a stent as the stent is being disposed over the bumper retainer. - In certain embodiments, an endoprosthesis can be temporarily retained by disposing the endoprosthesis over a retainer and expanding the retainer such that it interdigitates with a cell of the endoprosthesis.
- For example, FIGS. 20A and 20B show a stent delivery system500 that includes a
sheath 510, aninner catheter 520 concentrically disposed withinsheath 510, and abumper 530 attached toinner catheter 520 and restrained withinsheath 510.Bumper 530 includes ahead portion 532, a body portion 534, and abumper retainer 536 on body portion 534.Bumper retainer 536 is formed of a shape-memory material. Astent 540 abutshead portion 532 ofbumper 530 and is constrained betweensheath 510 andinner catheter 520. FIG. 20A shows stent delivery system 500 when there is no interdigitation between any of the cells ofstent 540 andbumper retainer 536. However, as FIG. 20B shows, whenbumper retainer 536 is exposed to a change in temperature (e.g., when stent delivery system 500 is delivered into the body of a subject),bumper retainer 536 expands to interdigitate withcells 542 and 544 ofstent 540. - As noted,
bumper retainer 536 is formed of a shape-memory material. Examples of shape memory materials include metal alloys, such as nitinol (e.g., 55% nickel, 45% titanium), silver-cadmium (Ag—Cd), gold-cadmium (Au—Cd), gold-copper-zinc (Au—Cu—Zn), copper-aluminum-nickel (Cu—Al—Ni), copper-gold-zinc (Cu—Au—Zn), copper- zinc/(Cu—Zn), copper-zinc-aluminum (Cu—Zn—Al), copper-zinc-tin (Cu—Zn—Sn), copper-zinc-xenon (Cu—Zn—Xe), iron beryllium (Fe3Be), iron platinum (Fe3Pt), indium-thallium (In—Tl), iron-manganese (Fe—Mn), nickel-titanium-vanadium (Ni—Ti—V), iron-nickel-titanium-cobalt (Fe—Ni—Ti—Co) and copper-tin (Cu—Sn). See, e.g., Schetsky, L. McDonald, “Shape Memory Alloys”, Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology (3rd ed.), John Wiley & Sons, 1982, vol. 20. pp. 726-736. - While certain embodiments have been described, other embodiments are possible.
- As an example, while certain embodiments of a partially open cell have been described, other embodiments are also possible. In general, a partially open cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis can have a configuration capable of interdigitating with a retainer (e.g., a bumper retainer) of an implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system.
- As another example, in some embodiments, a bumper retainer can be formed of a moldable material, such as a wax. One or more cells of an endoprosthesis can be interdigitated with the bumper retainer by molding the wax so that it extends into the cell(s). The cell(s) of the endoprosthesis can be subsequently disengaged from the bumper retainer when the endoprosthesis expands. Examples of waxes include medical-grade viscoelastic wax, such as dental wax (e.g., utility dental wax, dental modeling wax).
- As an additional example, in certain embodiments, a bumper retainer can be formed of a swellable material, such as a hydrogel (e.g., the Tecophilic® family of hydrogels, such as Tecogel®) or a polyamide. For example, the bumper retainer can be formed of a heat-activated swellable material that expands upon exposure to an increase in temperature. In some embodiments, the bumper retainer can be formed of a material used in certain types of gaskets, such as O-rings. Examples of heat-activated swellable materials include virgin Teflon®, filled Teflon® (e.g., Teflon® including a strength-enhancing filler), expanded Teflon®, Viton®, Kalrez®, Simriz®, Chemraz®, Aflas™, fluorosilicone, urethane, hydrogenated nitrile elastomer (HNBR), polyacrylate, neoprene, and chlorosulfonated polyethylene (e.g., Hypalon®). The bumper retainer can interdigitate with a cell of an endoprosthesis by disposing the cell over the bumper retainer and allowing the bumper retainer to swell (e.g., upon exposure to a change in temperature, pH, or ion concentration) and protrude into the cell.
- As a further example, while bumper retainers have been described, in some embodiments, an endoprosthesis delivery system can alternatively or additionally include one or more retainers in a different location. For example, a retainer can protrude radially from the inner catheter of an endoprosthesis delivery system. In certain embodiments, a retainer can be formed on a tubular band (e.g., a metallic band) that can, for example, be loaded onto an inner catheter and disposed between the inner catheter and an endoprosthesis.
- As another example, while interdigitation with a partially open cell has been shown, in some embodiments, a retainer can interdigitate with a closed cell of an implantable medical endoprosthesis (a cell that is defined by a boundary that has no openings). For example, a bumper retainer can be flexed to extend through a closed cell of a stent.
- As an additional example, while interdigitation of a stent with a bumper retainer by moving the stent in a longitudinal direction has been shown, in some embodiments, a bumper retainer can be rotated to interdigitate with a stent. For example, FIG. 21 shows a front view of a
bumper 800 with several flexible flap-style bumper retainers 810 protruding from itssurface 820. As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, when astent 850 is disposed overbumper 800, andbumper 800 is rotated in a counterclockwise direction,bumper retainers 810 push againststent 850, which causesbumper retainers 810 to protrude more fromsurface 820. As a result,bumper retainers 810 interdigitate with thecells 860 ofstent 850. - As an additional example, while the retention of self-expanding stents has been described, other types of implantable medical endoprostheses are capable of being retained by the above-described retainers. For example, a retainer can be used to retain a balloon-expandable stent. In some embodiments, a retainer can retain a stent-graft or a vena cava filter.
- Other embodiments are in the claims.
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