| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| D374076 |
Sheath introducer |
September 24, 1996 |
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| 7108684 |
Drug delivery balloon catheter |
September 19, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for delivering a drug to a selected site in the vascular system of a patient. More specifically, the apparatus is a balloon catheter comprising an expandable balloon with a pouch around at least a portion of the balloon. Wh |
| 7025716 |
Intraluminal radiation treatment system |
April 11, 2006 |
| A transfer device and catheter assembly for the delivery of treatment elements to a selected location within the intraluminal passageways of a patient as part of an intraluminal radiation system. The transfer device includes a gate member that permits the treatment elements to have the |
| 6994665 |
Method and apparatus for treating a desired area in the vascular system of a patient |
February 7, 2006 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following |
| 6926658 |
Radiation delivery catheter for use with an intraluminal radiation treatment system |
August 9, 2005 |
| Apparatus includes an elongated flexible catheter having proximal and distal end portions, with fluidly connected coaxial lumens extending therebetween, and a diameter sufficiently small for insertion into a patient's intraluminal passageways. One or more treating elements are positi |
| 6863658 |
Automated system for the radiation treatment of a desired area within the body of a patient |
March 8, 2005 |
| A system comprising a microprocessor-controlled transfer device and a separate catheter for intraluminal treatment of a selected site in a body of a patient by at least one treating element advanced from a removable treating element cartridge received in the transfer device into a lumen |
| 6821242 |
Method and apparatus for treating a desired area in the vascular system of a patient |
November 23, 2004 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following |
| 6723069 |
Electrophysiology positioning catheter |
April 20, 2004 |
| Methods and apparatus are disclosed for treating body tissue whereby a section of tissue is drawn into contact with the open distal end of the first passageway of the apparatus. A tissue treatment fluid is introduced into the second passageway for treating the desired section of tissue |
| 6683690 |
Intraluminal radiation treatment system |
January 27, 2004 |
| A transfer device and catheter assembly for the delivery of treatment elements to a selected location within the intraluminal passageways of a patient as part of an intraluminal radiation system. The transfer device includes a gate member that permits the treatment elements to have the |
| 6659934 |
Automated system for the radiation treatment of a desired area within the body of a patient |
December 9, 2003 |
| A transfer device usable in a system for intraluminal treatment of a selected site in a body of a patient in which the transfer device comprises an integral pump for pressurizing and circulating fluid through a fluid path defined by the transfer device and associated catheter. A remo |
| 6610003 |
Intraluminal radiation treatment system |
August 26, 2003 |
| A transfer device and catheter assembly for the delivery of treatment elements to a selected location within the intraluminal passageways of a patient as part of an intraluminal radiation system. The transfer device includes a gate member that permits the treatment elements to have the |
| 6585684 |
Automated system for the radiation treatment of a desired area within the body of a patient |
July 1, 2003 |
| A system comprising a microprocessor-controlled transfer device and a separate catheter for intraluminal treatment of a selected site in a body of a patient by at least one treating element advanced from a removable treating element cartridge received in the transfer device into a lumen |
| 6569076 |
Radioactive source train |
May 27, 2003 |
| A treating element source train that comprises a plurality of treating elements, with each treating element comprising a hollow outer housing closed on each end and a radiation emitting substance encapsulated therein. The treating elements are aligned end-to-end, and a wire is wound |
| 6503185 |
Method and apparatus for treating a desired area in the vascular system of a patient |
January 7, 2003 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following |
| 6458070 |
Method and apparatus for treating a desired area in the vascular system of a patient |
October 1, 2002 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following |
| 6306074 |
Method and apparatus for radiation treatment of a desired area in the vascular system of a patie |
October 23, 2001 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the intraluminal passageways of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis |
| 6261219 |
Intraluminal radiation treatment system |
July 17, 2001 |
| This invention is a transfer device and catheter assembly for the delivery of treatment elements to a selected location within the intraluminal passageways of a patient as part of an intraluminal radiation system. The transfer device includes a gate member that permits the treatment elem |
| 6170800 |
Automatic fluid control valve |
January 9, 2001 |
| An automatic fluid control having a first and second tube members and a slidable valve element capable of moving from a sealed closed position to an open position permitting fluid passage therethrough. In a preferred first embodiment, the elastomeric valve element is slidingly received w |
| 6139522 |
Electrophysiology positioning catheter |
October 31, 2000 |
| Methods and apparatus are disclosed for treating body tissue whereby a section of tissue is drawn into contact with the open distal end of the first passageway of the apparatus. A tissue treatment fluid is introduced into the second passageway for treating the desired section of tissue |
| 6013020 |
Intraluminal radiation treatment system |
January 11, 2000 |
| A transfer device and catheter assembly for the delivery of treatment elements to a selected location within the intraluminal passageways of a patient as part of an intraluminal radiation system. The transfer device includes a gate member that permits the treatment elements to have the |
| 5967976 |
Apparatus and methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart |
October 19, 1999 |
| Methods and apparatus are disclosed for use in procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart, such as identifying or evaluating the electrical activity of the heart, diagnosing and/or treating conditions associated with the electrophysiology of the heart. An apparatus having |
| 5899882 |
Catheter apparatus for radiation treatment of a desired area in the vascular system of a patient |
May 4, 1999 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the intraluminal passageways of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis |
| 5806551 |
Automatic fluid control valve |
September 15, 1998 |
| An automatic fluid control having a first and second tube members and a slidable valve element capable of moving from a sealed closed position to an open position permitting fluid passage therethrough. In a preferred first embodiment, the elastomeric valve element is slidingly received w |
| 5755702 |
Adjustable angular sheath introducer |
May 26, 1998 |
| A sheath introducer for a catheterization or similar procedure comprises a main body having an exterior tapered sidewall, an interior lumen, a beveled top surface and an annular boss extending from the top surface; a rotating section having an exterior sidewall, an interior lumen, a beve |
| 5755663 |
Apparatus for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart |
May 26, 1998 |
| Methods and apparatus are disclosed for use in procedures related to ther electrophysiology of the heart, such as identifying or evaluating the electrical activity of the heart, diagnosing and/or treating conditions associated with the electrophysiology of the heart. An apparatus having |
| 5746414 |
Fluid access and flow control valve |
May 5, 1998 |
| A flow control valve is described comprised of first and second rigid members and a resilient single or multi stage valve element disposed between the rigid members. A fluid flow path is defined through the rigid members and through or around the valve element to provide a continuous |
| 5683345 |
Method and apparatus for treating a desired area in the vascular system of a patient |
November 4, 1997 |
| Apparatus and method are described for delivery of a treating element, such as a radiation source, through a catheter to a desired site in the vascular system of a patient, such as a coronary artery, for inhibiting the formation of scar tissue such as may occur in restenosis following |
| 5529278 |
Fluid access and flow control valve |
June 25, 1996 |
| A flow control valve is described comprised of first and second rigid members and a resilient single or multi stage valve element disposed between the rigid members. A fluid flow path is defined through the rigid members and through or around the valve element to provide a continuous |
| 5529067 |
Methods for procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart |
June 25, 1996 |
| Methods and apparatus are disclosed for use in procedures related to the electrophysiology of the heart, such as identifying or evaluating the electrical activity of the heart, diagnosing and/or treating conditions associated with the electrophysiology of the heart. An apparatus having |
| 5509908 |
Angular sheath introducer |
April 23, 1996 |
| A sheath introducer for a catheterization or similar procedure comprises a body having a upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being angled with respect to the upper portion; a curved tapering channel extending through the upper and lower portions; a cannula with a tapered |
| 5501671 |
Vascular blood containment device |
March 26, 1996 |
| A blood containment, visualization and tactile confirmation device is provided for use with a vascular entry needle. The device includes a visualization channel and/or a complaint outer wall portion which indicates whether a needle connected to the device has entered a selected blood |
| 5462255 |
Automatic fluid control valve |
October 31, 1995 |
| A fluid control valve assembly including a first tube member, a second tube member and a cylindrical valve element. The first tube member has a narrower diameter passageway connected by a transitional surface to a wider diameter passageway. The narrower passageway acts as a secondary |
| 5419765 |
Wound treating device and method for treating wounds |
May 30, 1995 |
| A wound treating device is disclosed which is adapted to treat wounds, and particularly to enhance clotting of wounds in blood vessels. The wound treating device includes an elongated tube with proximal and distal end portions and comprising at least two lumens extending therebetween. On |
| 5221259 |
Wound treating device and method of using same |
June 22, 1993 |
| A wound clotting device is disclosed comprising a clotting device for dispensing a clotting agent onto a selected location in a patient while being retained adjacent to that location, comprising a tube having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; means defining an inflation |
| 5195990 |
Coronary catheter |
March 23, 1993 |
| The coronary catheter of the present invention has an elongated tubular member or shaft, with a proximal end portion and the distal end portion. The distal end portion terminates in a tip end portion. In accordance with the present invention, the distal end portion of the catheter is cur |
| 5129882 |
Wound clotting device and method of using same |
July 14, 1992 |
| A wound clotting device is disclosed comprising a clotting device for dispensing a clotting agent onto a selected location in a patient while being retained adjacent to that location, comprising a tube having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; means defining an inflation |
| 5088991 |
Fuseless soft tip angiographic catheter |
February 18, 1992 |
| Thin-walled catheters are provided which have an elongated fuseless polymeric tube that is made from a single tube of extruded polymer. The elongated fuseless polymeric tube includes a body portion that had been subjected to a high temperature zone in order to solid state polymerize |
| 4963306 |
Method for making fuseless soft tip angiographic catheter |
October 16, 1990 |
| Thin-walled catheters are provided which have an elongated fuseless polymeric tube that is made from a single tube of extruded polymer. The elongated fuseless polymeric tube includes a body portion that had been subjected to a high temperature zone in order to solid state polymerize |
