WO1997028840A1 - Prostatic tissue expander - Google Patents
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- WO1997028840A1 WO1997028840A1 PCT/US1996/002500 US9602500W WO9728840A1 WO 1997028840 A1 WO1997028840 A1 WO 1997028840A1 US 9602500 W US9602500 W US 9602500W WO 9728840 A1 WO9728840 A1 WO 9728840A1
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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
- A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
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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
- A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
- A61M2025/1043—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications
- A61M2025/1075—Balloon catheters with special features or adapted for special applications having a balloon composed of several layers, e.g. by coating or embedding
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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
- A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
- A61M25/1018—Balloon inflating or inflation-control devices
- A61M25/10181—Means for forcing inflation fluid into the balloon
- A61M25/10183—Compressible bulbs
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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
- A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
- A61M25/1018—Balloon inflating or inflation-control devices
- A61M25/10184—Means for controlling or monitoring inflation or deflation
- A61M25/10185—Valves
- A61M25/10186—One-way valves
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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
- A61M25/10—Balloon catheters
- A61M25/1018—Balloon inflating or inflation-control devices
- A61M25/10184—Means for controlling or monitoring inflation or deflation
- A61M25/10187—Indicators for the level of inflation or deflation
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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
- A61M29/02—Dilators made of swellable material
Definitions
- This invention relates to medical tissue expansion, and more particularly it pertains to a prostatic tissue expander balloon catheter for expanding the prostatic urethra over a period of time. Inflation balloon pressure is maintained by valves in the inflation lumens. The tissue expander catheter is used to expand the prostatic urethra for the treatment of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy).
- BPH Breast Prostatic Hypertrophy
- the sheath enclosed catheter of the dilator is inserted into the urethra.
- the balloons are moved out of the sheath and into working position with the locating balloon in the bulbous urethra, resting against the external sphincter. Positioning is accomplished by palpation, fluoroscopy or by placing a rod lens along side of the PTFE sheath and looking through the transparent locating balloon to confirm diat the dilation balloon is in the proper location.
- the dilation balloon is inflated up to 60 PSI for 10 to 15 minutes, after which both balloons are deflated. The catheter is then drawn back into the sheath and removed.
- Another known device is the Dowd catheter manufactured by Mic ovasive, Inc., which also has a non-distensible dilation balloon measuring 30mm in diameter and 85mm in length.
- a palpation nodule is mounted proximal of the balloon near the proximal end of the shaft.
- a knob is affixed to the shaft to provide a means of maintaining the position of the balloon during inflation.
- the Dowd catheter is manually inserted without benefit of introducers or otiier sheaths. Throughout the entire procedure, the physician has a finger in the rectum against the nodule to judge positioning of the catheter.
- the balloon is inflated up to 60 PSI for the duration of the 10 to 15 minute procedure. During this time d e urologist must maintain traction of the shaft to prevent the balloon from migrating into the bladder. The balloon is removed following deflation by twisting and pulling.
- Distensible balloons as suggested for use in this invention increase in size in proportion to the inflation pressure and shrink or constrict approximately to their original shape upon deflation; non-distensible balloons as used in the prior art are of fixed surface area (the envelope does not readily shrink on deflation) and can cause trauma upon removal.
- Figure 2c is a cross-sectional view of the 2b valve taken along line 2c-2c in Figure 2b
- Figure 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the catheter shaft taken along line 3-3 of Figure 1 ;
- Figure 11 shows a syringe with pressure indicator for use with the pump of Figure 9.
- the preferred prostatic tissue expander of this invention as illustrated in Figure 1 includes two inflatable balloons: A first positioning balloon, preferably a Foley balloon, located at the distal tip and a second balloon, a distensible tissue expansion balloon, located proximal of the first balloon.
- a first positioning balloon preferably a Foley balloon, located at the distal tip and a second balloon
- a distensible tissue expansion balloon located proximal of the first balloon.
- the tissue expansion balloon will be available in a range of lengths and sizes for each patient. Being distensible, the diameter of the tissue expansion balloon increases as internal pressure is raised by inflation.
- the catheter shaft upon which the balloons are mounted is of a flexible material and may be reinforced in the region of the tissue expansion balloon to prevent occlusion of the catheter lumens, if required.
- the catheter shaft of this embodiment is equipped with two lumens to connect the balloons to pressure retaining valves located at the proximal end of the device.
- a center lumen is also provided having a proximal connector to attach to a urine collection device, such as a leg bag.
- Insertion of the device into the urethra is similar to the procedure used with a standard Foley catheter: The shaft is lubricated and manually inserted until the distal tip is in the bladder. The positioning balloon is inflated and mild traction is appli d while the tissue expansion balloon is partially inflated. With both balloons inflated, the device is anchored in place. Since no part of the second balloon is in the bladder, there is no tendency of the device to migrate into the bladder. Inflation of the second balloon may be increased gradually over a period of days or weeks to effect tissue expansion. After the expansion reaches a desired level, the balloon may be left in place while the prostate adjusts to the increased size of the urethra and establishes tissue stability. Upon completion of the treatment, the balloons are deflated and returned to their original diameter, approximately that of the device shaft. The device is then withdrawn from the urethra.
- An inflation syringe generally indicated at 32 may be used to inflate the Foley balloon 16 as shown and the distensible tissue expander balloon 18 by connection to the proper inflation port 22 as shown or 26 by means of, for example, Luer fittings. Such fittings are well known in the art.
- Proximal end 21 includes a branched body 34 having a central urine drainage lumen 36 flanked by lumens 38 and 40, all of which extend longitudinally through the catheter shaft 12 of Figure 1.
- Urine drainage lumen 36 is a requisite feature of the device since the device is in place over a period of time extending from days to weeks and provision must be made for urination during that extended time.
- Valvcs 24 and 28 are shown in a preferred construction in Figures 2b and 2a, respectively and in 2c.
- Valve 24 is shown with a standard tapered Leur fitting by means of which the syringe pump of Figure 1 is attached to port 22, as is known in the art. Because the attachment is of relatively short duration, this arrangement is considered to be satisfactory although not critical.
- valve 28 includes a hub fitting 29, another standard Leur fitting known in the art, because a pump ( as will be described further hereinbelow) is attached to port 26 for long term association with the device.
- the two valves 24 and 28 are essentially identical and include the same elements, all of which are preferably formed of any suitable thermoplastic. Many specific materials will be readily apparent to those familiar with the medical device art, including materials other than thermoplastics.
- Both valves include valve bodies 31, a retainer 33 which holds the valve body in place as shown in the respective branch of body 34.
- Valve bodies 31 respectively define the inflation ports 22 or 26 and contain a flexible multi-fingered valve actuator retainer 35 and valve actuator rod 43.
- Actuator rod 43 seats against seat 45 to normally close the valve and is held in place normally by actuator retainer 35 as shown.
- Figure 3 illustrates in cross-sectional view the lumened catheter shaft 12 taken along line 3-3 of Figure 1 where all numerals correspond to those elements previously described. Illustrated in particular are the inflation lumens 38 and 40 flanking the central urine drainage lumen 36. The inflated distensible tissue expander balloon 18 and the positioning balloon 16 at the distal end 14 of the prostatic tissue expander 10 is illustrated in Figure 4 where all numerals correspond to those elements previously described.
- FIG. 5 the cross-section is taken longitudinally and parallel to line 5-5 of Figure 1 in which the positioning balloon 16 and the distensible tissue expander balloon 18 are slightly expanded and in which all numerals correspond to those elements previously described.
- Figure 6 the cross-section is taken along line 6-6 in Figure 5 of the partially inflated - 10- distcnsiblc tissue expander balloon 18 of Figure 5 in which all numerals correspond to those elements previously described.
- Figure 7 the cross-section is taken along line 7-7 of the partially inflated Foley balloon 16 of Figure 5 where all numerals correspond to those elements previously described.
- Illustrated in particular is a reinforcement tube 50 located in the urine lumen 36.
- the positioning balloon 16 (preferably the Foley type) and distensible tissue expander balloon 18 arc shown bonded to or otherwise suitably secured around and about the lumened catheter shaft 12 in communication with their respective balloon ports 44 and 48.
- Inflation lumen 38 is ported to the interior 42 of the positioning balloon 16 by port 44.
- Inflation lumen 40 is ported to the interior 46 of the distensible tissue expander balloon 18 by port 48.
- Optional reinforcement tubes 50 and 52 having interior lumen passageways 50a and 52a respectively, are located and suitably secured in the urine lumen 36 within the Foley balloon 16 and the distensible tissue expander balloon 18, respectively. These may be of a higher modulus elastomer, a thermoplastic or metal.
- a locating nodule 62 as earlier referred to may be included on catheter shaft 12 as shown in Figure 5 and as is known in the art.
- one basic embodiment of the invention comprises the following elements:
- the proximal end of the catheter shaft 12 terminates at the urine drainage funnel end portion 37 and the branched funnels 39 and 41 connected to the minor catheter lumens 38 and 40.
- the urine drainage funnel 37 is preferably the central funnel end portion because it connects to the major lumen 36.
- the funnel length is about 25-60 mm long and is preferably cylindrical, conical or a combination thereof.
- An appropriate connector joins the drainage funnel to a urine collection device (not shown).
- the material used for the funnel is preferably the same as the catheter shaft.
- Inflation funnels 39 and 41 and valves 24 and 28 for positioning and expander balloons 16 and 18 The branched funnels 39 and 41 , preferably cylindrical, 1 are used to connect the minor lumens 38 and 40 to the inflation valves 24 and 28.
- the tissue expander device may include a hydrophilic surface which is bonded to the catheter shaft and balloons.
- a prophylactic antibiotic may be inco ⁇ orated in the hydrophilic surface.
- the antibiotic may be applied by the physician who would soak the expander in an antibiotic solution before placing it in the patient.
- hydrophilic (Hydrogel) materials are listed:
- PV ⁇ Poly Vinyl Alcohol
- Hydrophilic Copolymers are:
- Copolymerization of hydrogels affords the opportunity to tailor the properties such as water content, processing characteristics, and physical properties in die unhydrated state.
- the time release characteristics for the release of antibiotics may also be tailored with copolymerization of the hydrogel surface component.
- the following are examples of antibiotics which have obtained acceptance in the treatment of urinary tract infections, which may be incorporated into a hydrophilic surface:
- the physician can determine if the nodule 62 is at the apex of the prostate, which indicates correct sizing of the expander. While maintaining gentle traction on the positioning balloon, the expander balloon 18 is inflated. To fill the expander the physician uses a syringe with sterile fluid and engages it to the Luer fitting on the check valve 28 for the expander balloon. The syringe is equipped with a pressure gauge to indicate the intraluminal pressure of the expander balloon. Fluid should be introduced into the expander and withdrawn several times, with the external sphincter positioned superior to the prostate, to evacuate any air. The physician then inflates the expander to recommended pressure; checks the fit of the expander after inflation by palpating the locating nodule 62; and disengages the syringe which closes the expander balloon check valve
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