WO1994013350A1 - Tracking guidewire - Google Patents
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- WO1994013350A1 WO1994013350A1 PCT/US1993/011794 US9311794W WO9413350A1 WO 1994013350 A1 WO1994013350 A1 WO 1994013350A1 US 9311794 W US9311794 W US 9311794W WO 9413350 A1 WO9413350 A1 WO 9413350A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M29/00—Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
- A61M25/01—Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
- A61M25/09—Guide wires
- A61M25/09016—Guide wires with mandrils
- A61M25/09025—Guide wires with mandrils with sliding mandrils
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B2017/22038—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for with a guide wire
- A61B2017/22042—Details of the tip of the guide wire
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
- A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
- A61B2017/22038—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for with a guide wire
- A61B2017/22042—Details of the tip of the guide wire
- A61B2017/22044—Details of the tip of the guide wire with a pointed tip
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
- A61M25/00—Catheters; Hollow probes
- A61M25/01—Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
- A61M25/09—Guide wires
- A61M2025/09175—Guide wires having specific characteristics at the distal tip
Definitions
- This invention relates generally to a tracking guidewire, and in particular to an occlusion-penetrable guidewire having a lumen throughout its entire length into which a stylet can be inserted.
- the distal end portion of the guidewire is arcuate and has a diameter greater than that of the immediately proximal wire.
- Vessel entry for treatment of certain untoward health conditions is a common practice. Such entry can include insertion into a blood vessel of a guidewire whose distal end is expected to reach a certain site within the body and have utility thereafter as required. Many times, however, a blood vessel may be completely or almost completely occluded, thereby rendering it substantially impossible to advance a guidewire there beyond to a designated site without first employing a separate procedure to remove the occlusion. It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide a guidewire having a lumen running its entire length and a distal end portion capable of penetrating a vascular occlusion.
- the present invention is a guidewire for placement within a blood vessel for penetrating an occlusion in the vessel.
- the guidewire comprises a length of flexible wire having a concentric lumen running its entire length. At its proximal end, the wire has an opening to the lumen. At its distal end, the wire has an arcuate tip with a diameter greater than the diameter of the wire immediately proximal thereto.
- the guidewire may include a flexible stylet substantially the same length as the guidewire that is removably inserted into the lumen of the guidewire. Such stylet placement provides a greater stiffness and structural integrity to the guidewire.
- the method comprises inserting the guidewire into an occluded blood vessel.
- the stylet is positioned in the lumen of the guidewire so that it extends into the arcuate tip portion.
- the stylet is removed from at least the distal end of the guidewire. This allows the arcuate tip to center itself at the proximal portion of the lesion site.
- the stylet is fully inserted into the arcuate tip of the guidewire.
- a dottering action i.e. a back and forth movement to impinge the arcuate tip against the lesion, is provided to the guidewire.
- Figure 1 is a side elevation view of one embodiment of the guidewire of this invention without a stylet inserted therein;
- Figure 2 is a side elevation view partially in section of one embodiment of the guidewire of this invention with the stylet inserted therein;
- Figure 3 is a side elevation view of a stylet
- Figure 4 is a partial side elevation view of a second embodiment of a distal end of the guidewire of this invention
- Figure 5 is a partial side elevation view of a third embodiment of a distal end of the guidewire of this invention
- Figure 6 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the guidewire of this invention with a stylet partially inserted therein;
- Figure 7 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the guidewire of this invention with a stylet fully inserted therein;
- Figures 8, 9 and 10 are side elevation views of a partially occluded blood vessel with the guidewire of this invention being used to effect penetration through the occlusion.
- the guidewire 10 of this invention comprises a length of flexible wire 12 having a lumen 14 running the entire length of wire 12.
- a proximal end hub 18 opens to lumen 14.
- the distal end 20 of wire 12 has an arcuate tip 22 with a diameter greater than the diameter of wire 12 immediately proximal to distal end 20.
- Guidewire 10 can be conventionally constructed of metal core, and is preferably constructed of metal coils.
- a flexible stylet 32 may be disposed within lumen 14 of wire 12.
- Stylet 32 is substantially the same length as wire 12 so that stylet 32 preferably does not extend beyond distal end 20 of arcuate tip 22.
- the distal end 35 of stylet 32 may be tapered as shown in Figures 2 and 3.
- stylet 32 has a proximal end member 34 whose shape is complementary to the interior wall 36 of hub 18.
- a locking means 19 such as conventional Luer locking threads, is used to securely maintain stylet 32 within lumen 14. Luer locking threads also provide releasability for withdrawal of stylet 32 as required. See Figures 6 and 7.
- Stylet 32 can be constructed of metal or polymer core, and is preferably constructed of metal.
- distal end 20 of wire 12 has an arcuate tip 22 and has a diameter which is greater than that of wire 12 immediately proximal thereto.
- Three non-limiting examples of preferred shapes of distal end 20 are illustrated in the Figures. Specifically, Figures 1, 2 and 6-10 show an arrowhead shape 40; Figure 4 shows an elliptical shape 42; and Figure 5 illustrates a tear-drop shape 44. It is to be understood, of course, that shapes other than those illustrated can be employed as long as an arcuate tip is provided to thereby enhance physical intrusion of an occlusion.
- the various shapes of the respective distal ends are attained in the manufacturing process which can include EDM machining and grinding.
- guidewire 10 In operation, guidewire 10, and in particular arcuate tip 22 and distal end 20, functions to penetrate an occlusion in a blood vessel.
- the user inserts guidewire 10 with stylet 32 fully inserted into distal end 20 into a blood vessel and positions arcuate tip 22 against the proximal wall of an occlusion. See Figure 8.
- stylet 32 Once placed, stylet 32 is withdrawn from distal end 20. This gives guidewire 10 more flexibility and allows the user to easily center distal end 20 against the occlusion. See Figure 9. At this point, stylet 32 can be fully inserted into distal end 20. See Figure 10.
- Guidewire 10 is then subjected to a dottering action, i.e.
- guidewire 10 may be used to cross an occlusion without stylet 32 located in lumen 14.
Abstract
A guidewire (10) for placement within a blood vessel for penetrating an occlusion therein. The guidewire (1) comprises a length of flexible wire (12) having a lumen extending therethrough. The distal end of the guidewire (10) is generally arcuate and has a diameter greater than that of the wire (12) immediately proximal thereto. A flexible stylet (32) substantially the same length as the flexible wire (12) may be disposed within the lumen of the wire (12). The stylet (32) and the guidewire (10) have locking means (19, 18), such as Luer locking threads. In operation, the arcuate distal end of the guidewire (10) is positioned in the blood vessel against an occlusion, and a dottering action is thereafter provided whereby the arcuate distal end of the guidewire (10) repeatedly impinges on the occlusion until penetration of the occlusion occurs.
Description
TRACKING GUIDEWIRE This is a continuation-in-part of application Serial No. 07/851,224 filed March 12, 1992 which is a continuation of application Serial No. 07/535,932 filed June 11, 1990.
Background of the Invention This invention relates generally to a tracking guidewire, and in particular to an occlusion-penetrable guidewire having a lumen throughout its entire length into which a stylet can be inserted. Preferably the distal end portion of the guidewire is arcuate and has a diameter greater than that of the immediately proximal wire.
Vessel entry for treatment of certain untoward health conditions is a common practice. Such entry can include insertion into a blood vessel of a guidewire whose distal end is expected to reach a certain site within the body and have utility thereafter as required. Many times, however, a blood vessel may be completely or almost completely occluded, thereby rendering it substantially impossible to advance a guidewire there beyond to a designated site without first employing a separate procedure to remove the occlusion. It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide a guidewire having a lumen running its entire length and a distal end portion capable of penetrating a vascular occlusion. Another object of the present invention is to provide such a guidewire wherein the tip of the distal end portion is arcuate and the diameter of the distal end portion is greater than that of the immediately proximal wire. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a guidewire assembly wherein a stylet can be removably
inserted into the length of the guidewire lumen to thereby enhance guidewire structure. These and other objects will become apparent throughout the description which now follows. Summary of the Invention
The present invention is a guidewire for placement within a blood vessel for penetrating an occlusion in the vessel. The guidewire comprises a length of flexible wire having a concentric lumen running its entire length. At its proximal end, the wire has an opening to the lumen. At its distal end, the wire has an arcuate tip with a diameter greater than the diameter of the wire immediately proximal thereto.
In addition, the guidewire may include a flexible stylet substantially the same length as the guidewire that is removably inserted into the lumen of the guidewire. Such stylet placement provides a greater stiffness and structural integrity to the guidewire.
Finally a method of penetrating an occlusion in a blood vessel is disclosed. The method comprises inserting the guidewire into an occluded blood vessel. Initially, the stylet is positioned in the lumen of the guidewire so that it extends into the arcuate tip portion. When the guidewire contacts the lesion site, the stylet is removed from at least the distal end of the guidewire. This allows the arcuate tip to center itself at the proximal portion of the lesion site. Thereafter, the stylet is fully inserted into the arcuate tip of the guidewire. A dottering action, i.e. a back and forth movement to impinge the arcuate tip against the lesion, is provided to the guidewire. This dottering action is carried out for a sufficient period of time whereby the repeated impingement upon the occlusion results in penetration thereof. After the
distal end of the guidewire has passed through the occlusion, the stylet can be withdrawn and a contrast medium can be injected into the lumen to confirm guidewire positioning within the vessel. Brief Description of Drawings
Presently preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout and in which: Figure 1 is a side elevation view of one embodiment of the guidewire of this invention without a stylet inserted therein;
Figure 2 is a side elevation view partially in section of one embodiment of the guidewire of this invention with the stylet inserted therein;
Figure 3 is a side elevation view of a stylet; Figure 4 is a partial side elevation view of a second embodiment of a distal end of the guidewire of this invention; Figure 5 is a partial side elevation view of a third embodiment of a distal end of the guidewire of this invention;
Figure 6 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the guidewire of this invention with a stylet partially inserted therein;
Figure 7 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the guidewire of this invention with a stylet fully inserted therein; and
Figures 8, 9 and 10 are side elevation views of a partially occluded blood vessel with the guidewire of this invention being used to effect penetration through the occlusion.
Detailed Description of Preferred Embodiments The guidewire 10 of this invention comprises a
length of flexible wire 12 having a lumen 14 running the entire length of wire 12. A proximal end hub 18 opens to lumen 14. The distal end 20 of wire 12 has an arcuate tip 22 with a diameter greater than the diameter of wire 12 immediately proximal to distal end 20. Guidewire 10 can be conventionally constructed of metal core, and is preferably constructed of metal coils.
A flexible stylet 32, as shown in Figure 3, may be disposed within lumen 14 of wire 12. Stylet 32 is substantially the same length as wire 12 so that stylet 32 preferably does not extend beyond distal end 20 of arcuate tip 22. The distal end 35 of stylet 32 may be tapered as shown in Figures 2 and 3. In addition, stylet 32 has a proximal end member 34 whose shape is complementary to the interior wall 36 of hub 18. Preferably a locking means 19, such as conventional Luer locking threads, is used to securely maintain stylet 32 within lumen 14. Luer locking threads also provide releasability for withdrawal of stylet 32 as required. See Figures 6 and 7. Stylet 32 can be constructed of metal or polymer core, and is preferably constructed of metal.
As earlier noted, distal end 20 of wire 12 has an arcuate tip 22 and has a diameter which is greater than that of wire 12 immediately proximal thereto. Three non-limiting examples of preferred shapes of distal end 20 are illustrated in the Figures. Specifically, Figures 1, 2 and 6-10 show an arrowhead shape 40; Figure 4 shows an elliptical shape 42; and Figure 5 illustrates a tear-drop shape 44. It is to be understood, of course, that shapes other than those illustrated can be employed as long as an arcuate tip is provided to thereby enhance physical intrusion of an
occlusion. The various shapes of the respective distal ends are attained in the manufacturing process which can include EDM machining and grinding.
In operation, guidewire 10, and in particular arcuate tip 22 and distal end 20, functions to penetrate an occlusion in a blood vessel. The user inserts guidewire 10 with stylet 32 fully inserted into distal end 20 into a blood vessel and positions arcuate tip 22 against the proximal wall of an occlusion. See Figure 8. Once placed, stylet 32 is withdrawn from distal end 20. This gives guidewire 10 more flexibility and allows the user to easily center distal end 20 against the occlusion. See Figure 9. At this point, stylet 32 can be fully inserted into distal end 20. See Figure 10. Guidewire 10 is then subjected to a dottering action, i.e. a repeated back and forth movement, by the user to effectuate a repeated impinging action upon the occlusion by arcuate tip 22 and distal end 20. This dottering action is continued for a period of time sufficient to penetrate the entire length of the occlusion and thereby permit continued travel of guidewire 10 itself or of other apparatus through the occlusion. Once distal end 20 of guidewire 10 is through the occlusion, stylet 32 can be removed from lumen 14 and a contrast medium can be injected into lumen 14 to thereby confirm the true position of distal end 20. Of course, guidewire 10 may be used to cross an occlusion without stylet 32 located in lumen 14. While an illustrative and presently preferred embodiment of the invention has been described in detail herein, it is to be understood that the inventive concepts may be otherwise variously embodied and employed and that the appended claims are intended
to be construed to include such variations except insofar as limited by the prior art.
Claims
1. A guidewire (10) for placement within a blood vessel for penetrating an occlusion therein comprising a flexible wire (12) having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen (14) extending through the wire (12) wherein the distal end of the wire (12) has an arcuate tip (22) and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the wire (12) immediately proximal thereto and wherein the proximal end of the wire (12) has a first locking means (18) for releasably securing a proximal end of a stylet (32) thereto.
2. The guidewire (10) of claim 1 further comprising a flexible stylet (32) having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a second locking means (19) for locking the proximal end of the stylet (32) to the first locking means (18) and extending substantially the length of the wire (12) .
3. A method of penetrating an occlusion in a blood vessel, the method comprising: a) providing a guidewire (10) comprising i. a flexible wire (12) having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen (14) extending through the wire (12) wherein the distal end of the wire (12) has an arcuate tip (22) and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the wire (12) immediately proximal thereto and wherein the proximal end of the wire (12) has a first locking means (18) for releasably securing a proximal end of a stylet (32) thereto; and ii. a flexible stylet (32) having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having a second locking (19) means for locking the proximal end of the stylet (32) to the first locking means (18) and extending substantially the length of the wire
(12); b) inserting the guidewire (10) into the blood vessel and positioning the distal end of the wire (12) against the occlusion; c) centering the distal end of the wire (12) at the occlusion; d) inserting the stylet (32) into the lumen (14) so the distal end of the stylet (32) is disposed within the distal end of the wire (12) ; and e) providing a dottering action to the guidewire (10) for a sufficient period of time whereby the distal end of the wire (12) repeatedly impinges upon the occlusion until said occlusion is penetrated.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the stylet (32) is inserted into the lumen (14) prior to inserting the guidewire (10) into the blood vessel and the stylet (32) is removed from at least the distal end of the wire (12) before centering the distal end of the wire (12) at the occlusion.
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