MEDICAL SUCTION DEVICE

A medical device for fragmenting objects and aspirating remaining debris enables a physician or other medical personnel quickly and easily remove objects, such as kidney stones, from a patient. The medical device can include a dual-lumen elongated member and a handle coupled to the elongated member. A first one of the lumens provides a suction passageway, and a second one of the lumens receives a laser fiber for delivering laser energy to an object, such as a kidney stone, within the patient. The handle can include a positioning mechanism to enable the physician by manual manipulation to move and hold in place the laser fiber longitudinally within the second lumen. 123-. (canceled)24. A medical device , comprising:an elongated member having a proximal end, a distal end, a first lumen extending longitudinally through the elongated member, and a second lumen, separate from the first lumen, extending longitudinally through the elongated member, the first lumen for providing suction, the second lumen for receiving a laser fiber for delivering laser energy beyond the distal end of the elongated member; anda handle having a first actuation mechanism configured to selectively enable suction within the first lumen and a second actuation mechanism configured to position the laser fiber relative to the distal end of the elongated member.25. The medical device of claim 24 , further comprising a flexible suction tube within a cavity of the handle claim 24 , the flexible suction tube being in communication with the first lumen.26. The medical device of claim 25 , wherein the first actuation mechanism is configured to seal a suction path in the suction tube when in a first position and open the suction path when in a section position.27. The medical device of claim 26 , wherein the first actuation mechanism is one of a button or a lever.28. The medical device of claim 24 , wherein a distal portion of the elongate member is tapered.29. The medical device of claim 24 , wherein the ...

EXPANDABLE STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OUTER SHEATH

According to aspects described herein, there is disclosed an improved hot balloon catheter delivery system for shape memory tubular stents. An outer sheath is provided on the delivery system that facilitates stent placement on a balloon during delivery through an endoscope. In one embodiment, the stent may be positioned between radiopaque markers/electrodes and the balloon may be heated. The stent may be prevented from moving proximally relative to the catheter as the delivery system is tracked through the patient's anatomical passageways. The outer sheath may be positioned to ride over the proximal cone of the hot balloon catheter and abut the proximal end of the stent to facilitate proper alignment of the balloon for deployment. Upon deployment of the stent in an appropriate position, the sheath may be pulled away from the stent to expose the proximal cone of the balloon and thereby allow balloon and stent expansion.

KINK RESISTANT PEEL AWAY SHEATH

Devices and methods for providing a kink resistant peel away sheath are disclosed. One device includes a sheath for insertion into a vasculature of a patient. The sheath comprises a sheath body having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a lumen formed therethrough. The sheath body comprises an inner layer arranged about the longitudinal axis, an outer layer coaxially arranged with the inner layer, and a support layer positioned between the inner and outer layers, wherein the inner, outer and support layers are laminated together to form the sheath body. The sheath also comprises at least one shear line positioned beneath the outer surface of the sheath body, and configured to facilitate the longitudinal separation of the sheath body along the at least one shear line. 1. A sheath for insertion into a vasculature of a patient , the sheath comprising:a sheath body having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a lumen formed therethrough, the sheath body comprising an inner layer arranged about the longitudinal axis, an outer layer coaxially arranged with the inner layer, and a support layer positioned between the inner and outer layers, wherein the inner, outer and support layers are laminated together to form the sheath body; andat least one shear line formed in the sheath body, the at least one shear line positioned beneath the outer surface of the sheath body, and configured to facilitate the longitudinal separation of the sheath body along the at least one shear line.2. (canceled)3. The sheath of claim 1 , wherein the inner and outer layers comprise extrusions.4. The sheath of claim 1 , wherein the inner and outer layers are fabricated from any one of: a polyether block amide (such as PEBAX or PebaSlix®) claim 1 , a polyethylene material claim 1 , a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material claim 1 , a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material claim 1 , a medium-density polyethylene (HDPE) material claim 1 , and a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) material.5. ...

HIGH-WIRE WINDING

High performance coil wire

A high performance coil over-core guide wire. The guide wire incorporates a nickel-titanium core with a stainless steel coil to provide a wire with improved kink resistance and good pushability.

Drainage catheter with dilating member

A medical device for draining fluid from the body of a patient comprises an elongate member that defines a lumen and includes a proximal end and a distal portion. The device further comprises a dilating member disposed in the distal portion of the elongate member. The dilating member comprises a plurality of arms movable from a collapsed state to an expanded state in which the arms protrude radially to anchor the device within the body of the patient. The device includes a tension member that extends through the lumen to the dilating member and couples to the plurality of arms. Application of tension to the tension member causes the arms to move to the collapsed state thereby permitting insertion and removal of the device into and from the body of the patient. Some embodiments include a tension control member disposed at the proximal end of the elongate member and movable in at least a first direction and a second direction to increase and decrease tension to one or more tension members.

Catheter device including flow sensing

Devices and methods are provided for performing an ablation procedure on tissue with flow monitoring using flow sensors. The devices include a catheter, and at least one flow sensor disposed on the catheter, and a component for applying the ablation procedure. An assessment module provides an indication of the efficacy of the abaltion procedure based on the flow measurement from the flow sensor.

Kink resistant peel away medical sheath

Devices and methods for providing a kink resistant peel away sheath are disclosed. One device includes a sheath for insertion into a vasculature of a patient. The sheath (300) comprises a sheath body (105) having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a lumen (108) formed therethrough. The sheath body (105) comprises an inner layer (110) arranged about the longitudinal axis, an outer layer (120) coaxially arranged with the inner layer (110), and a support layer (130) positioned between the inner and outer layers (110,120), wherein the inner, outer and support layers (110, 120, 130) are laminated together to form the sheath body (105). The sheath (300) also comprises at least one shear line (144) positioned beneath the outer surface of the sheath body (105), and configured to facilitate the longitudinal separation of the sheath body (105) along the at least one shear line (144).

Ureteral stent configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare

A ureteral stent (100) is configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare. The stent can have one or more of the following features: a distal portion (102) with a somewhat flattened, noncircular cross-section that provides reduced irritation and elimination of urine reflux; a proximal portion (106) with a helical coil shape that allows self-anchoring of the stent below the kidney; and a portion along the body (104) of the stent having a coil shape that allows self-adjustment of the stent with ureteral movement.

Kink resistant peel away medical sheath

Devices and methods for providing a kink resistant peel away sheath are disclosed. One device includes a sheath for insertion into a vasculature of a patient. The sheath (300) comprises a sheath body (105) having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a lumen (108) formed therethrough. The sheath body (105) comprises an inner layer (110) arranged about the longitudinal axis, an outer layer (120) coaxially arranged with the inner layer (110), and a support layer (130) positioned between the inner and outer layers (110,120), wherein the inner, outer and support layers (110, 120, 130) are laminated together to form the sheath body (105). The sheath (300) also comprises at least one shear line (144) positioned beneath the outer surface of the sheath body (105), and configured to facilitate the longitudinal separation of the sheath body (105) along the at least one shear line (144).

Kink resistant peel away medical sheath

Devices and methods for providing a kink resistant peel away sheath are disclosed. One device includes a sheath for insertion into a vasculature of a patient. The sheath (300) comprises a sheath body (105) having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a lumen (108) formed therethrough. The sheath body (105) comprises an inner layer (110) arranged about the longitudinal axis, an outer layer (120) coaxially arranged with the inner layer (110), and a support layer (130) positioned between the inner and outer layers (110,120), wherein the inner, outer and support layers (110, 120, 130) are laminated together to form the sheath body (105). The sheath (300) also comprises at least one shear line (144) positioned beneath the outer surface of the sheath body (105), and configured to facilitate the longitudinal separation of the sheath body (105) along the at least one shear line (144).

Ureteral stent configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare

Ureteral stent configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare

Ureteral stent configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare

A ureteral stent (100) is configured for improved patient comfort and aftercare. The stent can have one or more of the following features: a distal portion (102) with a somewhat flattened, noncircular cross-section that provides reduced irritation and elimination of urine reflux; a proximal portion (106) with a helical coil shape that allows self-anchoring of the stent below the kidney; and a portion along the body (104) of the stent having a coil shape that allows self-adjustment of the stent with ureteral movement.

Kink resistant peel away sheath

Devices and methods for providing a kink resistant peel away sheath are disclosed. One device includes a sheath for insertion into a vasculature of a patient. The sheath comprises a sheath body having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis and a lumen formed therethrough. The sheath body comprises an inner layer arranged about the longitudinal axis, an outer layer coaxially arranged with the inner layer, and a support layer positioned between the inner and outer layers, wherein the inner, outer and support layers are laminated together to form the sheath body. The sheath also comprises at least one shear line positioned beneath the outer surface of the sheath body, and configured to facilitate the longitudinal separation of the sheath body along the at least one shear line.