WO2008005873A2 - Methods, systems and apparatus for relieving pressure in an organ - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure generally relates to methods, systems and apparatus for relieving fluid pressure from an organ such as (but not limited to) the eye. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for treating glaucoma by relieving the pressure within the eye.
- Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that affects millions of people. Glaucoma is associated with an increase in intraocular pressure resulting either from a failure of the eye's drainage system to adequately remove aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye or the overproduction of aqueous humor by the ciliary body. The build-up of aqueous humor and resulting intraocular pressure can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve and the retina, which may potentially lead to irreversible retinal damage and blindness.
- Glaucoma can be treated in a number of different ways.
- the most widely practiced treatment of glaucoma involves delivery of drugs such as beta-blockers or prostaglandins to the eye (typically in the form of eye drops) to either reduce the production of aqueous humor or increase the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye.
- Glaucoma may also be treated by surgical intervention such as trabeculectomy.
- Trabeculectomy or similar surgical procedures involve creating conduits between the anterior chamber and the various structures involved in aqueous humor drainage such as Schlemm's canal, the sclera, and the subconjunctival space in order to provide a pathway for the aqueous humor to exit the anterior chamber.
- U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249 discloses methods and apparatus for introducing a small bioabsorbable and biocompatible drainage canal, referred to therein as a microfistula tube into the portion of the eye that extends from the anterior chamber to the sub-conjunctival space.
- the procedure described in U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249 does not require incision of the conjunctiva.
- U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249 also generally describes a delivery apparatus for introducing and implanting the bioabsorbable microfistula tube.
- U.S. Patent No. 6,007,511 the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, likewise discloses less invasive methods and apparatus for treating glaucoma.
- a bioabsorbable drainage tube is introduced into the area between the anterior chamber and the sub-conjunctivai space to allow drainage of the aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye.
- incision of the conjunctiva is not required.
- the present disclosure relates to an implantable, microfistuia channel.
- the channel has a bioabsorbable body defining an interior flow path.
- the channel body is made of cross-linked bioabsorbable material such as gelatin and has an expandable outer diameter.
- the flow path has a diameter of between approximately 50 and 250 microns ( ⁇ m).
- the present disclosure also relates to a method of making an implantable channel.
- the method includes providing a source of a bio-compatible gelatin solution and providing a generally cylindrical solid support.
- the support has a diameter of approximately 50 to 250 microns.
- the method includes contacting the outer surface of the support with the gelatin for a period of time sufficient to coat the support outer surface.
- a hollow gelatin tube is thus formed on the support.
- the formed hollow gelatin channel may be dried (cured) for a selected period of time and the formed gelatin tube may be subjected to a cross- iinking treatment.
- the formed and cross-linked gelatin tube is removed from the support.
- the present disclosure also relates to an implantation apparatus for implanting a channel into an organ of a subject.
- the apparatus includes a reusuable portion that includes an apparatus housing.
- the housing has an open distal end, a proximal end and an interior chamber.
- the apparatus includes an arm subassembly within the housing that includes one or more movable arms adapted to engage a disposable needle assembly.
- the apparatus further includes one or more drivers coupled to said one or more moveable arms of the arm sub-assembly.
- the present disclosure further relates to systems for implanting a channel into an organ of a subject.
- the system includes a reusable portion adapted to receive a needle assembly and a disposable portion that includes a needle assembly.
- the needle assembly has a hollow needle terminating in a sharpened tip and a guidewire and a plunger disposed within the needle.
- the system includes a microprocessor-based controller including pre-programmed instructions for selective movement of at least the guidewire and the plunger.
- FIG. 1 depicts, in general, a method for implanting a channel, showing in cross section, the distal end of an implantation apparatus;
- Fig. 2 is an enlarged, schematic view of the distal end of one embodiment of an implantation apparatus described herein;
- Fig. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a handheld impiantation apparatus with the door opened and a needle assembly installed therein;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the system for implanting a channel including the apparatus Fig. 3;
- Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the distal end of the apparatus of Fig.
- FIG. 9(a)-(f) are schematic views of the implantation apparatus of
- Fig. 3 showing the plunger, guidewire and needle arms in different positions during the positioning and/or implantation steps as they correspond to the positions of the plunger, guidewire, needle and channel within the eye;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the implantation apparatus of Fig. 10 and the disposable needle assembly in its extended state and separated therefrom ;
- FIG. 12 is a side view of another embodiment of a handheld and manually operated implantation apparatus
- FIG. 13 is a side view of still another embodiment of a handheld and manually operated implantation apparatus
- FIG. 14 is an enlarged side view of the needle assembly of the apparatus of Fig. 13;
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a syringe type, manually operated, handheld implantation apparatus
- FIG. 17 is a schematic illustration an alternative embodiment of an apparatus for making a gelatin microfistula tube
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an apparatus for making a plurality of microfistula gelatin tubes.
- Fig. 19 is a front view of a graduated needle inserted into the eye of a patient
- Fig. 20 is a front view showing a transpupil channel insertion and placement;
- Fig. 21 is a schematic view showing an ipsilateral tangential channel insertion and placement;
- Fig. 22(a)-(d) depicts a series of steps showing an ipsilateral normal channel insertion and placement using a U-shaped or otherwise arcuate needle ;
- Fig. 23 is a perspective view of a U-shaped needle of the type shown in the method of insertion and placement shown in Figs. 22(a)-(d);
- Fig. 24 is a front view of the U-shaped needle of Fig. 23;
- Fig. 25 is a side view of a needle having a bend at its distal end portion including the guidewire and channel inserted therein;
- Fig. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the needle, guidewire, plunger and channel of the needle distal end portion of Fig. 25;
- Fig. 27 is a side view of the needle, the plunger or guidewire of Fig.
- Fig. 28 is a perspective view of a cylindrical channel including a tapered end
- Fig. 29 is a perspective view of a cylindrical channel including retaining tabs for limiting migration of the channel
- Fig. 30 is an end view of the tabbed channel of Fig. 29;
- Fig. 31 is a perspective view of a cylindrical channel including centrally located barbs to limit migration of the implanted channel
- Fig. 32 is a perspective view of a cylindrical channel including barbs located at one of the implanted channel to limit migration thereof;
- Fig. 33 shows the tabbed channel of Figs. 29-30 inserted within the eye of the patient.
- an impiantation apparatus 10 is used to deliver and implant a small micro-sized bioabsorbable tube i.e., the microfistula tube 26, to an area between the anterior chamber 16 and the sub-conjunctival space 18 of the eye 12.
- the implanted microfistula tube 26 provides a channel that continuously drains aqueous humor from anterior chamber 16 at a desired rate.
- Microfistula tube 26 remains implanted in the eye, and eventually dissolves.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the distal (i.e., "working end") end of the apparatus 10 (including the microfistuia tube 26) as it approaches the eye 12 as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249.
- needle 22 housing microfistula tube 26 approaches and enters the eye through cornea 19 (ab interno) and not through the conjunctiva 14 (ab externo). This prevents damage to the conjunctiva, improves healing time and reduces the risk of complications that may result from other surgical techniques of the prior art (e.g., trabeculectomy).
- trabeculectomy As further shown and described in U.S. Patent No.
- hollow needle 20 is introduced through the cornea 19 and is advanced across the anterior chamber 16 (as depicted by the broken line) in what is sometimes referred to as a transpupi! implant insertion.
- Channel 26 is eventually implanted in the area spanning the sclera 21 , anterior chamber 16 and the sub-conjunctival space 18 (see also Fig. 8 of U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249).
- the methods, systems, apparatus and channels described herein likewise utilize a hollow needle and a bioabsorbable channel delivered by the needle ab interno through the cornea 19 or the surgical iimbus 17.
- the term "channel” includes hollow microfistula tubes similar to the type generally described in U.S. Patent 6,544,249 as well as other structures that include one or more flow paths therethrough.
- the working end of implantation apparatus is provided as a needle assembly 20 that includes a hollow needle 22 defining an inner chamber 23 and terminating in a sharpened tip.
- a cylindrical inner tube or plunger 32 Placed within inner chamber 23 of the hollow needle 22 is a cylindrical inner tube or plunger 32 that is coaxial with needle 22.
- channel 26 is also placed or otherwise disposed within the hollow chamber 23 of needle 22 and is distally located relative to plunger 32. Both channel 26 and plunger 32 may be placed over and supported by optional guidewire 28.
- guidewire 28 is optional and may be omitted where placement and advancement of channel 26 does not require one.
- channel 26 may be delivered to and implanted within the desired location of the eye in any one of several different ways.
- the method of implantation (and system) may be fully automated, partially automated (and, thus, partially manual) or completely manual.
- channel 26 may be delivered by robotic implantation whereby a surgeon controls the advancement of needle 22, plunger 32, optional guidewire 28 and, as a result, channel 26 by remotely controlling a robot, in such fuily automated, remotely controlled procedures, the surgeon's hands typically do not contact implantation apparatus 10 during the surgical procedure.
- channel 26 may be delivered to the desired area of the eye with a "handheld" implantation apparatus, embodiments of which are shown in Figs. 2-15 and described videiser.
- a handheld implantation apparatus discussed in more detail below, movement of the channel 26, needle 22, and plunger 32 and optional guidewire 28 may be controlled remotely by an operator using a microprocessor-based device i.e., "controller,” while implantation apparatus 10 is physically held by the surgeon. Insertion of the needle into the eye as well as certain repositioning or adjusting steps may be performed manually by the surgeon.
- FIG. 3-9 One example of an implantation apparatus 10 and system embodying the present invention is shown in Figures 3-9.
- apparatus 10 shown in Figs. 3-9 is preferably a handheld type implantation apparatus where relative movement of the needle, optional guidewire and plunger is accomplished automatically by pre-programmed instructions in a microprocessor-based controller and at least some of the steps may be manually performed by the surgeon, apparatus 10 can also be used in a fully automated environment.
- implantation apparatus 10 shown in Fig. 3 includes a reusable portion 30 and a disposable portion embodied in needle assembly 20.
- needle assembly 20 is separately provided and is received by arm sub-assembly 55 of implantation apparatus 30.
- implantation apparatus 10 includes a generally cylindrical body or housing 34, although as will be appreciated from other embodiments disclosed herein, the body shape of housing 34 is not critical. However, if apparatus 10 is to be held by the surgeon (i.e., a handheld apparatus) the shape of housing 34 should be such that is ergonomical, allowing for comfortable grasping by the surgeon. Housing 34 is closed at its proximal end by end cap 38 and has an opening 39 at its distal end through which at least a portion of needle assembly 20 extends. Door 36 provides access to the interior of housing 34 allowing for easy insertion and removal of needle assembly 20. Locking means such as slide lock 37 may be provided to secure door 36 to (and release door 36 from) housing 34.
- Locking means such as slide lock 37 may be provided to secure door 36 to (and release door 36 from) housing 34.
- Door 36 may be secured to housing 34 by a hinge 41 allowing the door to swing open when it is unlocked.
- door 36 may be slidably attached to housing 34 and access to the interior of housing 34 may be achieved by sliding door 36 toward the proximal end of the housing 34.
- Housing 34 and door 36 may be made of any material that is suitable for use in medical devices.
- housing 34 may be made of a lightweight aluminum or, more preferably, a biocompatible plastic material. Examples of such suitable plastic materials include polycarbonate and other polymeric resins such as Delrin® and Uitem®.
- door 36 may be made of a plastic material such as the above-described materials including polymers and polymer resins such as polycarbonate, Delrin® and Ultem®. In a preferred embodiment, door may be substantially translucent or transparent.
- Re-usable portion 30 of implantation apparatus 10 houses the components required to effect movement of the needle assembly 20 components during the implantation procedure. As shown in Figs. 3-6, implantation apparatus 10 houses a plurality of moveable arms, collectively referred to herein as the arm sub-assembly 55, which is adapted to receive needle assembly 20.
- Arms 54, 58 and 62 are axially moveabie between the proximal and distal ends of apparatus 10 and are coupled to lead screws 52(a)-(c) at their distal ends which, in turn, are coupled to one or more drivers 44, 46, 48, In the embodiment shown in Figs. 3-6, drivers are preferably a plurality of gear or stepper motors 44, 46 and 48. Aiternatively, arms may be driven pneumatically or otherwise. [00059] With respect to the embodiments of Figs. 3-6, motors 44, 46 and 48 are housed near the proximal end of implantation apparatus 10. Motors 44, 46 and 48 may be stacked or bundled in parallel in the manner shown in Fig.
- each of the motors 44, 46 and 48 (or other drivers) is coupled to one of the lead screws 52(a)-(c), which, in turn, are coupled to movable arms 54, 58 and 62 of arm sub-assembly 55.
- lead screw 50(a) is coupled to guidewire arm 54;
- lead screw 50(b) is coupled to plunger arm 58;
- lead screw 50(c) is coupled to needle arm 62.
- Motors 44, 46 and 48 may be selectively and independently activated by switches on the apparatus 10 itself or as schematically shown in Fig.
- arms 54, 58 and 62 are preferably of varying axial lengths.
- Each of the arms 54, 58 and 62 includes a slot for receiving a portion of the needle assembly 20 (described beiow.)
- guidewire arm 54 inciudes a guidewire hub slot 57; plunger arm 58 includes a plunger hub slot 59 and needle arm 62 includes a needle hub slot 63.
- each of the arms 54, 58 and 62 includes at its distal and/or proximal ends a portion having an enlarged cross-section.
- the distal "blocks" 54(a), 58(a) and 62(a) provide abutment surfaces which limit axial movement of the respective arms.
- the distal blocks which also define slots 59, 62 and 63 limit movement of the particular arms, thereby ensuring that the guidewire, plunger and channel 26 do not move beyond a pre-determined distance.
- wall 65 of housing 34 limits movement of needle arm 62, likewise ensuring that the needle does not penetrate the eye beyond a desired distance.
- Proximal blocks 58(a), 58(b) and 58(c) (not shown) likewise provide an abutment surfaces for contacting fixed collars 53 on lead screws 52(a)-(c). Contact between the surfaces of blocks 58(a), 58(b) and 58(c) and respective coliars 53 provides an indication that arms of arm subassembly 55 are in their rearmost or "hard stop" position, discussed below.
- Blocks 58(a)-(c) also include internal threaded nuts through which lead screws 50(a)-(c) travel.
- implantation apparatus 10 includes a guide block 66 attached to needle arm 62.
- Guide block 66 defines two partially enclosed apertures for slidably retaining guidewire arm 54 and plunger arm 58.
- Guide block 66 prevents rotation or other undestred dislocation of guidewire arm 54 and plunger arm 58 and maintains these components in an axially aligned orientation.
- Guide block 66 also serves as a stop that limits movement of arms 54 and 58.
- needle assembly includes a guidewire hub 72.
- guidewire hub 72 includes a distal cylinder 82 and a proximal block 84.
- Guidewire 28 extends from the cylinder 82 and is received within plunger hub 68 which likewise includes a distal hollow cylinder and proximal block 90.
- Plunger tube 32 extends from plunger cylinder 88 and when brought together with guidewire hub 72 surrounds guidewire 86 along most of its length. Both guidewire 28 and plunger tube 92 are then received by needle hub 96. A hollow needle 22 attached to needle mount 23 is mounted on needle hub 96. Hollow needle 22 has an inner diameter sufficient to receive the assembled co-axial guidewire 86 and plunger 92.
- a guidewire may not be required and that needle assembly 20 may include a plunger and needle only.
- needle assembly 20 is adapted for placement within arm assembly 55.
- FIG. 10 Another embodiment of a handheld implantation apparatus is shown in Figs. 10-11.
- hand-held implantation apparatus 10 of Fig. 10 includes a reusable portion 30 that includes handle. 180, movable block 182 and slider assembly 214.
- needle assembly 20 itself includes several different components that can be preassembled (as shown in Fig. 10) and are axially movable relative to one another.
- needle assembly 20 includes piunger 32, needle adapter 184 and guidewire holder 24.
- Plunger 32 has a hollow cylindrical body which has an open distal end and an open proximal end. Open proximal end of plunger 32 receives guidewire 28 and guidewire holder 24.
- distal end of plunger 32 is received by hollow needle adapter 184 and needle adapter 184 receives disposable needle 22.
- Needle 22 includes a distai piercing end and a hub 188 which is fitted over needle adapter 184.
- guidewire extends from guidewire holder 24 through plunger 32, through needle adapter 184 and needle 22.
- channel 26 is typically placed on guidewire 28 near the distal end thereof within hollow needle 22.
- Needle assembly 20 is mounted onto reusable handheld portion 30. More particularly, as shown in Fig. 3, needle assembly is fitted into slots 192, 194 and 196 of implantation apparatus 30. For example, collar 198 of guidewire holder 24 is received within slot 192, collar 200 of intermediate tube 32 is positioned within slot 194, and collar 202 of needle adapter 34 is received within slot 196.
- Implantation apparatus 10 includes a handle 180.
- Handle 180 preferably includes groove 206 along the side wall for easy gripping by the surgeon.
- handle 204 supports movable slider block 182.
- Block 182 includes a slide 210 that fits within a central slot of handie180. During use of implantation apparatus 10, block 182 may move axially within the slot of handle 180.
- Movable slider block 182 may also include a siot 212 (see Fig.10) which receives plunger block assembly 214. As shown in the figures, plunger block 214 may be slidable within block 182.
- Plunger block assembly 214 includes forwardly extending arms 216 which defines at its distal end a slot 192 (in which collar 25 of guidewire holder 24 is received). Plunger block assembly also inciudes guidewire slider block 218 that is movable within slot 219 defined by arms 216. Guidewire slider block 218 is coupied to motor 230 (discussed below) by screw 220.
- motor 230(a) causes movement of guidewire slider block 218. Movement of guidewire slider block 218 which holds collar 25 of guidewire holder 24 results in selective back and forth movement of guidewire 28. Motor 230(b) moves arm 216 within slot 212 which holds collar 200 of plunger 32, allowing for ⁇ 1 ⁇ ⁇
- motor 230(c) drives block 182 including the entire needle assembly 20 further including block 214 and its associated components.
- means for advancing or moving the operative components of handheld implantation apparatus 30 of Figs. 11-12 need not be electrical and/or motor driven.
- Other embodiments of a handheld apparatus 10 that include other ways for actuating movement of the individual components may also be employed.
- the apparatus 10 may include mechanical means for selectively advancing the component parts of the needle assembly and the handheld implantation apparatus.
- implantation apparatus 110 includes a reusable handheld portion 112 that receives a disposable needle assembly 114.
- Implantation apparatus 110 includes a thumbwheel 116 placed on and movable along threaded screw118. Attached to thumbwheel 116 is a syringe body120. Distal end of syringe 120 receives needle assembly 122.
- Implantation apparatus 110 includes a conduit that extends through the handle 113 and is adapted for receiving guidewire 28.
- Placement of channel 26 onto guidewire 28 may be achieved by turning thumbwheel 116 in a first direction to retract needle assembly 122 and hollow needle 124, thereby revealing the distal end of guidewire 28 and plunger tube 32.
- channel 26 is placed (typically manually) on guidewire 28 so that the proximal end thereof (the end opposite the leading end of channel 26) of channel comes into contact with the distal end of plunger 32.
- Thumbwheel 116 is then turned in an opposite direction to the first direction to slide needle 124 over plunger tube 32 and channel 26.
- Figs. 13 and 14 illustrate another embodiment of a handheld implantation apparatus 130 that likewise utilizes mechanical means for advancing and/or selectively moving the component parts of the needle assembly and/or apparatus 130.
- handheld implantation apparatus relies on mechanicaily driving the component parts.
- implantation apparatus 130 includes handle portion 132 with a needle assembly 134 attached to the distal end of body132.
- a thumbwheel 136 is rotatabie and coupled to an interna! screw ⁇ not shown). Internal screw is attached to arms 138 which grasp flange 140 of needle assembly 134, such that turning of thumbscrew 136 effects axiai movement of needle assembly 134.
- implantation apparatus 130 may further include additional means for controlling movement of other components of the implantation apparatus.
- a second thumbwheel 142 is mechanically coupled to guidewire 28. A rotation of thumbwheel 142 allows for retraction of guidewire 28 after implantation of channel 28.
- Implantation apparatus 150 further includes an attachable needle assembly 158 (with needle 22) at the dista! end of syringe 154.
- guidewire 28 extends through implantation apparatus 150 in similar fashion to the apparatus of Fig.12.
- Guidewire 28 extends through barrel 154 and carries a tube 32 near its distal end.
- Barrel 154 is preferably filled with gas (e.g., air, CO 2 , nitrogen or liquid (e.g., water, trypan blue, saline or a viscoeiastic solution).
- gas e.g., air, CO 2 , nitrogen or liquid (e.g., water, trypan blue, saline or a viscoeiastic solution).
- trigger 156 is pulled, resulting in rearward movement of syringe 154 and needle 22. Rearward movement of needle 22 exposes guidewire 28 and allows for placement of channel 26 onto guidewire. Release of the trigger 158 advances needie 22 to cover guidewire 28 and channel 26. As in the previous embodiments, needle 22 pierces cornea 19 or surgical limbus 17, and is advanced through anterior chamber 16 to the desired location of the eye (i.e. the area between the subconjunctival space 18 and the anterior chamber). Trigger 156 is once again pulled to move needle assembly 158 in a rearward direction thereby exposing channel 26 carried by guidewire 28.
- guidewire 28 is retracted, thereby releasing channel 26.
- retraction of guidewire 28 may be performed manually, as in the embodiment of Fig. 12, by simply pulling guidewire 28.
- mechanical means for moving guidewire as in the examples of Figs. 12 and 13, may also be provided.
- channel 26 is loaded into needle assembly 20.
- the distal tip of guidewire preferably extends slightly beyond the beveled tip of hollow needle 22.
- Channel 26 may be manually placed on guidewire 28 until proximal end of channel 26 contacts the distal end of plunger 32.
- Guidewire 28, with channel 26 placed thereon is then retracted into hollow needle 22.
- needle assembly is installed by inserting guidewire hub block 86 into guidewire hub slot 57; plunger hub block 90 into plunger hub slot 59 and needle hub block into slot 63.
- the surgeon may begin the procedure by inserting the end distai tip of hollow needle 22 into the eye. As shown in Fig. 1 and as previously described, the surgeon inserts the hollow needle 22 into the anterior chamber via the cornea or surgical limbus of the eye and advances it either manually (or under automatic control) to a location short of the final implantation site. Alternatively, the surgeon may first make an incision in the eye and insert needle 22 through the incision.
- the program may be activated to commence automatic implantation of channel 26.
- simultaneously motors) 44 and 46 are activated to advance guidewire arm 54 and plunger are 58 as shown in Fig. 9(c) which thereby advances channel 26 forward into the subconjunctival space of the eye, as generally depicted in Fig. 9(c).
- plunger 32 and guidewire 28 are advanced approximately a total of 2 millimeters.
- the rate of placement of channel is carefully controlled because it allows the channel to absorb fluid from the surrounding tissue thereby causing it to swell and to provide better anchoring in the tissue. Rapid advancement or placement of microfistula channel 26 may not allow tube 26 to adequately swell which can possibly result in unwanted migration of channel 26 after implantation.
- the rate of placement may be between approximately 0.25-0.65 mm/sec.
- bioabsorbable microfistula channel is implanted by directing the needle across the anterior chamber, entering the trabecular meshwork (preferably between Schwaibe's Line and the Scleral spur), and directing the needle through the sclera until the distal tip of the needle is visible in the subconjunctival space.
- the length of the channel through the sclera should be approximately 2-4mm.
- the channel is released and the needle is withdrawn such that approximately 1-2mm of the channel resides in the sub conjunctival space, approximately 2-4mm resides in the scleral channel, and approximately 1- 2mm resides in the anterior chamber. Once the channel is released, the surgeon removes apparatus needle 20.
- the bleb is shallow in height and diffuse in surface area, it provides better drainage and less mechanical interference with the patient's eye.
- Tail, anteriorly located blebs are more susceptible to complications such as conjunctival erosions or blebitis which require further intervention by the surgeon.
- the ab interno approach provides better placement than the ab externo approach because it provides the surgeon better visibility for entering the eye. If directing the needle from an ab externo approach, it is often very difficult for the surgeon to direct the needle to the trabecular meshwork (between Schwalbe's line and the scleral spur) without damaging the cornea, iris, or ciliary body.
- the needle from the trabecular meshwork into the suprachoroidal space (instead of the subconjunctival space) and provide pressure relief by connecting these two spaces.
- the suprachoroidal space also called supracilliary space has been shown to be at a pressure of a few mmHg below the pressure in the anterior chamber.
- hollow needle 22 may be any needle suitable for use in medical procedures.
- needle 22 is made of a hard and rigid material such as stainless steel with a beveled sharpened distal tip. Needle 22 is bonded, welded, overmolded, or otherwise attached to the needle mount 23 and/or hub that is adapted for placement onto the distal end of a needle assembly. The needle 22 is disposable and intended for one time use.
- Hollow needle 22 and indeed, the entire needle assembly may be sterilized by known steriiization techniques such as autoclaving, ethelyne oxide, plasma, electron beam, or gamma radiation sterilization.
- needle 22 is a 25 gauge thin walled needle that is commercially available from Terumo Medical Corp., Elkton, MD 21921.
- the inside diameter of hollow needle 22 must be sufficient to accommodate optional guidewire 28, channel 26 and plunger tube 32, with an inner diameter of 200-400 urn being preferred.
- the usable length of needle 22 may be anywhere between 20-30 mm, although a length of approximately 22 mm is typical and preferred.
- needle 22 may include markings or graduations 27 near the distal tip as shown in Fig. 19.
- a graduated needle may be particularly useful to a surgeon inasmuch as much of the needle within the eye is not visible to the surgeon. Typically, the only visible portion of needle 22 is the portion within the anterior chamber. Accordingly, graduations 27 uniformly spaced along the needle shaft assist the surgeon in determining how far to advance the needle in order to place channel 26 in the desired location. In one embodiment, the graduations may be applied using laser marks, ink, paint or engraving and are typically spaced 0.1 to 1.0 mm apart.
- needle 22 may be rigid and have a distal portion that is arcute as shown in Figs. 22-24.
- arcuate needle may be preferably U-shaped or substantially U- shaped.
- the surgeon may orient the needle to "pull" the needle into the patient's eye.
- the dista! portion of the needle 22 terminating in the beveled tip, identified by reference number 96 is preferably disposed obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of needle shaft 98 as seen in Fig. 24.
- Fig. 20 depicts a transpupil implantation delivery generally described in U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249 as shown in Fig. 1. While the approach is satisfactory, it does require the needle to cross the visual axis, in the event of a surgical error that causes damage to the cornea or lens, corrective surgery may be required.
- Fig. 21 depicts an alternative method of delivery referred to as an ipsilateral tangential delivery of channel 26.
- the straight needle is directed tangentially to the pupil 100 border and the surgical limbus.
- This type of implant delivery allows the channel to be delivered to a greater circumference of the eye and has the advantage of avoiding the visual axis. Avoiding the visual axis reduces the risk of complications to the cornea 19 and lens through contact during surgery, lpsiiateral tangential delivery is a modification of the transpupi! implant location generally described in U.S. Patent No. 6,544,249, previously incorporated by reference.
- transpupil implant delivery and/or the ipsilateral tangentia! delivery are acceptable methods of delivering channel 26, they do somewhat limit the location of the corneal entry site due to interference with the nose and eye orbit bones.
- an arcuate needle of the type described above and shown in Figs. 22(a)-(d) and Figs 23-24 may provide greater flexibility to the surgeon.
- channel 26 may be placed anywhere around the 360° circumference of the eye, including the temporal quadrants which would not be otherwise accessible for the reasons discussed above.
- a further advantage of the arcuate needle and the delivery implant method associated therewith is that microfistula channel 26 can be delivered without crossing the lens i.e., visual axis, thereby reducing the risk of complications.
- An arcuate needle design may also allow the surgery to be done in patients with abnormal anatomy or who have previously undergone surgery.
- the surgeon In accordance with delivering a microfistula channel 26 using the Li- shaped hollow needle 20 of Figs. 23 and 24, as noted above, instead of pushing the needle into the patient's eye, the surgeon orients the needle to "pull" needle 22 into the patient's eye.
- the surgeon orients the needle to "pull" needle 22 into the patient's eye.
- the pointed tip of hollow needle 22 is inserted at the desired corneal entry point and pulled in the direction of the arrow.
- the surgeon rotates the needle and directs the needle 22 toward the target within the angle of the anterior chamber.
- the surgeon again pulls the needle 22 in the direction of the arrow of Fig. 22(b) so that the needle is directed through the trabecular mesh work and sclera.
- the particular advancement and delivery steps described previously are then performed to place the channel 26 in the desired location and withdraw the guidewire plunger and needle from the eye.
- retraction and other movements of the needle may be automatically controlled in the manner described above and as shown in Fig. 9.
- a hollow needle 22 that is bent (but not necessarily in a U-shape as described above), may be provided.
- a needle of this type is shown in Figs. 25-27.
- a simple bend in the distal portion of needle 22 can likewise avoid interference from the patient's facial features.
- a bend that creates an angle ⁇ of between 90°-180° may be preferred.
- Providing a needle 22 with a bend is also ergonomically desirable in that it improves the position of the surgeon's hands during surgery.
- a surgeon may rest and stabilize his hands on the patient's forehead or other support while making the initial corneal entry and carrying out the later implantation steps.
- Providing a bend in the distal portion of needle 22 is not merely an alternative to the U-shaped needle of Figs. 23 and 24. In fact, both features i.e., a needle with an arcuate distal portion and further having a bend near the distal tip may be employed together in the needle 22. [000101] Whether the needle is U-shaped or bent at an angle ⁇ shown in Fig. 25, the component parts of needle 22 must likewise be susceptible to bending.
- guidewire 28 is preferably a narrow gauge wire made of a suitable rigid material.
- a preferred material is tungsten or stainless steel, although other non-metaliic materials may also be used.
- guidewire 28 is solid with an outside diameter of approximately 50- 200 (ideally 125) microns. Where guidewire 28 is made of tungsten, it may be coated with a Teflon, polymeric, or other plastic material to reduce friction and assist in movement of channel 26 along guidewire 28 during implantation.
- Channels 26 useful in the present invention are preferably made of a biocompatible and preferably bioabsorbable material.
- the materials preferably have a selected rigidity, a selected stiffness and a selected ability to swell (during manufacture and/or after implantation) in order to provide for secure implantation of the channel in the desired section of the eye.
- Selecting a material that is capable of a controlled swelling is also desirable.
- controlled swelling it is meant that the swellable material is such that the outer diameter of the channel expands (increases) without decreasing the inner diameter. The inner diameter may increase or remain substantially the same.
- the materials and methods for making channels described below provide such controlled swelling.
- sufficient biocompatibility it is meant that the material selected should be one that avoids moderate to severe inflammatory or immune reactions or scarring in the eye.
- the material selected for the channels is preferably a gelatin or other similar material.
- the gelatin used for making the channel is known as gelatin Type B from bovine skin.
- a preferred gelatin is PB Leiner gelatin from bovine skin, Type B, 225 Bloom, USP.
- Another material that may be used in the making of the channels is a gelatin Type A from porcine skin also available from Sigma Chemical. Such gelatin is available is available from Sigma Chemical Company of St. Louis, Missouri under Code G-9382.
- gelatin channels are preferably cross-linked.
- Cross-linking increases the inter- and intramolecular binding of the gelatin substrate. Any means for cross-linking the gelatin may be £. D used.
- the formed gelatin channels are treated with a solution of a cross-linking agent such as, but not limited to, glutaraldehyde.
- a cross-linking agent such as, but not limited to, glutaraldehyde.
- Other suitable compounds for cross-linking include 1-ethy!-3-[3-(dimethyamino)propyl] carbodiimide (EDC).
- EDC 1-ethy!-3-[3-(dimethyamino)propyl] carbodiimide
- Cross-linking by radiation such as gamma or electron beam (e-beam) may be aiternativeiy employed,
- the gelatin channels are contacted with a solution of approximately 25% glutaraldehyde for a selected period of time.
- a solution of approximately 25% glutaraldehyde for a selected period of time.
- One suitable form of giutaraidehyde is a grade 1G5882 glutaraldehyde available from Sigma Aldridge Company of Germany, although other glutaraldehyde solutions may also be used.
- the pH of the glutaraldehyde solution should preferably be in the range of 7 to 7.8 and, more preferably, 7.35-7.44 and typically approximately 7.4 ⁇ 0.01. If necessary, the pH may be adjusted by adding a suitable amount of a base such as sodium hydroxide as needed.
- one end of tube 26 may be slightly tapered to limit or prevent migration of tube 26 after it has been implanted.
- channel 26 may include expandable tab 150 along outer surface 152 of tube 26.
- tabs 150 are rolled or otherwise pressed against surface 152.
- Tabs 150 may also be features that are cut out of the outer surface of channel 26 (i.e., not separately applied).
- tabs 150 are deployed. Specifically, contact with an aqueous environment causes tabs 150 to expand as shown in Fig.
- Tube 26 may include a plurality of tabs, typically but not limited to 1-4, and may be located nearer the subconjuctival side, the anterior chamber or both, as shown in Fib. 33.
- Other means for limiting or preventing migration include barbs 158 placed along the length of tube 26 as shown in Figs. 31-32 and also disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,544,249 and 6,007,511 , previously incorporated by reference.
- the length of the channel may be any length sufficient to provide a passageway or canal between the anterior chamber and the subconjunctival space. Typically, the length of the channel is between approximately 2 to 8 millimeters with a total length of approximately 6 millimeters, in most cases being preferred.
- the inner diameter and/or length of tube 26 can be varied in order to regulate the flow rate through channel 26. A preferred flow rate is approximately 1-3 microliters per minute, with a flow rate of approximately 2 microiiters being more preferred.
- channels 26 may be made by dipping a core or substrate such as a wire of a suitable diameter in a solution of geiatin.
- the gelatin solution is typically prepared by dissolving a gelatin powder in de-ionized water or sterile water for injection and placing the dissolved gelatin in a water bath at a temperature of approximately 55°C with thorough mixing to ensure complete dissolution of the geiatin.
- the ratio of solid gelatin to water is approximately 10% to 50% gelatin by weight to 50% to 90% by weight of water.
- the gelatin solution includes approximately 40% by weight, gelatin dissolved in water.
- the resulting gelatin solution preferably is devoid of any air bubbles and has a viscosity that is between approximately 200-500 cp and more preferably between approximately 260 and 410 cp (centipoise).
- supporting structures such as wires having a selected diameter are dipped into the solution to form the gelatin channels.
- Stainless steel wires coated with a biocompatible, lubricious material such as polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) are preferred.
- the wires are gently lowered into a container of the gelatin soiution and then slowly withdrawn.
- the rate of movement is selected to control the thickness of the coat.
- the wires may be rotated in a stream of cool air which helps to set the gelatin solution and affix _ O H —
- the resulting gelatin films on the wire may be dried at room temperature for at least 1 hour, and more preferably, approximately 10 to 24 hours. Apparatus for forming gelatin tubes are described below. [000113] Once dried, the formed microfistula gelatin channels are treated with a cross-linking agent.
- the formed microfistula gelatin films may be cross-linked by dipping the wire (with film thereon) into the 25% glutaraldehyde solution, at pH of approximately 7.0-7.8 and more preferably approximately 7.35-7.44 at room temperature for at least 4 hours and preferably between approximately 10 to 36 hours, depending on the degree of cross-linking desired.
- formed channel is contacted with a cross-linking agent such as gluteraldehyde for at least approximately 16 hours. Cross-iinking can also be accelerated when it is performed a high temperatures. It is believed that the degree of cross-linking is proportional to the bioabsorption time of the channel once implanted. In general, the more cross-linking, the longer the survival of the channel in the body.
- the residual glutaraldehyde or other cross-linking agent is removed from the formed channels by soaking the tubes in a volume of sterile water for injection.
- the water may optionally be replaced at regular intervals, circulated or re-circulated to accelerate diffusion of the unbound giutaraldehyde from the tube.
- the tubes are washed for a period of a few hours to a period of a few months with the ideal time being 3-14 days.
- the now cross-linked gelatin tubes may then be dried (cured) at ambient temperature for a selected period of time. It has been observed that a drying period of approximately 48-96 hours and more typically 3 days (i.e., 72 hours) may be preferred for the formation of the cross-linked geiatin tubes.
- the formed gelatin tubes may be further treated with biologies, pharmaceuticals or other chemicals selected to regulate the body's response to the implantation of channel 26 and the subsequent heaiing process.
- suitable agents include anti-mitolic pharmaceuticals such as Mitomycin-C or 5- Fluorouracil, anti-VEGF (such as Lucintes, Macugen, Avastin, VEGF or steroids).
- anti-mitolic pharmaceuticals such as Mitomycin-C or 5- Fluorouracil
- anti-VEGF such as Lucintes, Macugen, Avastin, VEGF or steroids.
- wire tubes may be cut at two ends and the formed gelatin tube slowly removed from the wire support, in another embodiment, wires with gelatin film thereon, may be pushed off using a plunger or tube to remove the formed gelatin channel.
- apparatus 140 includes a suspended wire 142 that may be introduced into a vacuum chamber 144 at a temperature of 2O 0 C.
- the gelatin solution 146 maintained at 55°C may be applied to the wire in vacuum chamber 144 by spraying via air jet 148.
- Wire 142 is rotated by rotating apparatus 150 to ensure that the sprayed gelatin is applied evenly to the surface of wire 142.
- Preparing channel 26 by extrusion allows for providing channels of different cross sections.
- channels 26 having two or more passageways 260 may be provided, allowing for flow regulation, in one embodiment, passageways 260 may be selectively opened or obstructed, as shown in the shading on Fig. 34(d) to selectively control flow therethrough.
- One of the passageways 260 may be adapted to receive guidewire 28 or, in the alternative, channel 26 of Fig. 34 may be used (and implanted) without a guidewire, as previously described.
- Channel 26 shown in Fig. 34 may also provide greater structural integrity after implantation.
- Fig. 18 shows an automated apparatus 160 for preparing a plurality of microfistula gelatin tubes. Shown in Fig.
- the apparatus includes a frame 164 that carries a vertically movable dipping arm 166.
- the dipping arm is coupled to a gear box 168 which is actuated by a rotary motor.
- the dipping arm includes a plurality of clamps (not shown) for holding several mandrel wires 170 for dipping into the gelatin solution.
- mandrel wires 170 may further include weights 172 suspended at their distal ends to ensure that the wire remains substantially straight (without kinking or curving) and to dampen oscillations or vibrations when being dipped in the gelatin solution 163.
- apparatus 160 may be controlled by a controller such as a computer with commands for dipping and withdrawal of the wires from the gelatin solution.
- a stirrer 176 may be provided to ensure the consistency of the gelatin solution. After the gelatin tubes have been formed, the tubes are dried and cross-linked as described above.
- Channels 26 made in accordance with the methods described above, allow for continuous and controlled drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye.
- the preferred drainage flow rate is approximately 2 microliters per minute, although by varying the inner diameter and length of channel 26, the flow rate may be adjusted as needed.
- One or more channels 26 may be implanted into the eye of the patient to further control the drainage.
- implanted channels disclosed herein can also contribute to regulating the flow rate (due to resistance of the lymphatic outflow tract) and stimulate growth of functional drainage structures between the eye and the lymphatic and/or venous systems These drainage structures evacuate fluid from the subconjunctiva which also result in a low diffuse bleb, a small bleb reservoir or no bleb whatsoever.
- the formation of drainage pathways formed by and to the lymphatic system and/or veins may have applications beyond the treatment of glaucoma. Thus, the methods of channel implantation may be useful in the treatment of other tissues and organs where drainage may be desired or required.
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