Systems and methods for performing bi-lateral interventions or diagnosis in branched body lumens
US7766961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bifurcated delivery assemblies provide bilateral access to first and second branch lumens extending from a main body space or lumen in a patient. One or more interventional devices are combined with the delivery assemblies for delivery s into one or both of the branch lumens. Bilateral renal stenting or embolic protection procedures are performed using the combination delivery/interventional device assemblies. Fluids may also be injected or aspirated from the assemblies. A bifurcated catheter has a first fluid port located on one bifurcation branch, a second fluid port located on a second branch of the bifurcation, and a third fluid port positioned so as to be located within a vena cava when the first and second ports are positioned bilaterally within first and second renal veins.
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