EP1079726A1 - Stylet pour commander la deformation d'un tube - Google Patents

Stylet pour commander la deformation d'un tube

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EP1079726A1
EP1079726A1 EP98918358A EP98918358A EP1079726A1 EP 1079726 A1 EP1079726 A1 EP 1079726A1 EP 98918358 A EP98918358 A EP 98918358A EP 98918358 A EP98918358 A EP 98918358A EP 1079726 A1 EP1079726 A1 EP 1079726A1
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stylet
filament
tube
proximal
distal ends
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Michael Schroeder
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  • This invention relates to a hollow tube and, more particularly, to a stylet which can be manipulated to deflect the tube in which the stylet is received.
  • this invention relates to a method for inserting a tube into a patient's stomach through the nose or mouth.
  • Hollow tubes have numerous applications in the medical field. For example, hollow tubes can be inserted through a patient's nose or mouth and be received in the stomach for either removing fluid and material therefrom or providing food or nutrients to a patient. In another application of tube and stylet assemblies, a tube can be inserted into a patient's nose or mouth and received into the tracheal opening for providing oxygen to a patient's lungs. Numerous other applications of tubes exist.
  • a stylet and tube assembly particularly useful for inserting a gastric tube either nasally or orally is shown.
  • the stylet and tube assembly comprises a tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a body intermediate the proximal and distal ends.
  • a lumen extends through the tube and a stylet is telescopically received therein.
  • the stylet comprises a first filament having a proximal end, a distal end and a body portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends.
  • the stylet also includes a second filament having a proximal end, a distal end and a body portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends.
  • the ends of the second filament are joined to the first filament such that the longitudinal axes of the first and second filaments define a plane.
  • deflection of the stylet in a first direction, substantially along the plane results in a corresponding, opposite second deflection of the stylet along the plane.
  • a user can manipulate a tube and stylet to match the convoluted contour of a passageway in which the tube and stylet are being inserted, such as the nasal or oral passageway to the stomach.
  • the first and second filaments each have a substantially flat surface extending longitudinally along a portion of the length thereof.
  • the filaments are joined to one another such that the first and second filaments abut one another.
  • the flat surfaces are adapted to slide along one another as the stylet is deflected along the plane of curvature.
  • the first and second filaments are D-shaped in cross section and the second filament is joined to the first filament by a process such as heat staking, welding, or adhesive.
  • the stylet can be injection molded or extruded and then slit along a portion of the length thereof to create the first and second filaments therefrom.
  • Other suitable cross sectional shapes include rectangular, square, triangular, oval, circular and slotted.
  • the invention comprises a method for nasally or orally inserting a tube into a patient's stomach.
  • the method begins by providing a tube and stylet as described above.
  • the distal end of the tube and stylet are inserted into either the patient's nose or mouth.
  • a portion of the stylet which remains outside of the patient's nose or mouth is deflected to create a radius of curvature which lies substantially along the plane of curvature. This necessarily results in a corresponding, opposite deflection of the stylet and tube which are received inside the patient's nasal or oral passageway.
  • the portion of the tube and stylet outside of the patient are deflected according to the anatomical curvature of the patient's oral or nasal passageway thereby permitting easier insertion.
  • the tube is ultimately received in the patient's stomach and the stylet is removed therefrom such that the tube may be used for removing fluid and material therefrom or providing fluid thereto.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stylet and tube assembly according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of a portion of a stylet according to the invention with the tube shown in phantom lines;
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the stylet and tube assembly taken along lines 3-3 of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view the stylet and tube assembly deformed in a first direction
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the stylet and tube assembly deformed in a second direction
  • FIG. 6 is a partial sectional view of the initial stages of inserting a gastric tube nasally
  • FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of an interim step of the nasal insertion of a gastric tube utilizing a stylet according to the invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a partial sectional view of the latter stages of the nasal insertion of a gastric tube utilizing a stylet according to the invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a partial sectional view of the interim stage of the oral insertion of a gastric tube utilizing a stylet according to the invention
  • FIG. 10 is a flow chart of one embodiment of a method for nasally inserting a gastric tube utilizing a stylet according to the invention.
  • FIGS. 11-16 show different cross sectional shapes for alternative embodiments of the filaments similar to that seen in FIG. 3.
  • the assembly 12 comprises a pliable tube 14 having a deformable stylet 16 telescopically received therein.
  • the tube 14 comprises a proximal end 20, a distal end 22 and a body 24 intermediate the proximal and distal ends.
  • a conventional luer fitting 26 is provided on the proximal end 20 and is mounted to suitable machinery such as a suction apparatus or a fluid injection apparatus (not shown) depending upon the application of tube 14.
  • a primary lumen 28 extends from the proximal end 20 to the distal end 22 of the tube 14.
  • the preferred embodiment of the tube 14 further comprises a secondary lumen 30 which similarly extends from the proximal end 20 to the distal end 22.
  • the secondary lumen 30 is integrally formed in the tube 14 such that the proximal end of the lumen 30 terminates at a fluid conduit 32 extending outwardly from the tube 14 through a suitable aperture.
  • the fluid conduit 32 has a conventional fitting (not shown) mounted thereon for connecting the secondary lumen 30 to a source of suction, pressurized fluid or other apparatus, depending upon the application of the tube 14.
  • the secondary lumen 30 is often included in conventional gastric tubes.
  • the distal end 22 of the tube 14 terminates in a rounded tip 38 which closes the end of the primary lumen 28.
  • a plurality of apertures 40 are formed in the distal end 22 of the tube 14 provide fluid communication between the primary lumen 28, secondary lumen 30 and the exterior of the tube 14.
  • the structure of the preferred embodiment of the tube described above is commercially available from Sherwood Medical Co. of St. Louis, MO and is sold under the trademark Salem Sump TubeTM.
  • the stylet 16 comprises a first filament 42 and a second filament
  • the first filament comprises a proximal end 46, a distal end 48 and a body 50 intermediate the proximal and distal ends.
  • the second filament 44 comprises a proximal end 62, distal end 64 and body 66 intermediate to the proximal and distal ends.
  • the first and second filaments 42, 44 are substantially rectangular in cross section wherein the first filament 42 has a top surface 52, a bottom surface 54 and a pair of opposed side surfaces 56, 58, and the second filament has a top surface
  • the first and second filaments 42. 44 are dimensioned such that the bottom surface 54 of the first filament 42 abuts the top surface 68 of the second filament 44 and the top and side walls 52, 56, 58 of the first filament 42 and bottom and side walls 70, 72, 74 of the second filament 44 are closely adjacent to the interior surface 34 of the primary lumen 28.
  • the length of the stylet 16 where the second filament 44 is mounted to the first filament is known as the active portion 76 and the remainder of the stylet is the static portion 78.
  • the proximal and distal ends 62, 64 of the second filament 44 are joined to the first filament 42 such that the bottom surface 54 of the first filament 42 is closely adjacent to the top surface 68 of the second filament 44.
  • the first and second filaments are formed from a plastic - type material such as acetal or nylon.
  • any flexible, durable material will be suitable.
  • the proximal and distal ends 62, 64 of the second filament 44 may be joined to the first filament 42 by a suitable process such as heat staking, ultrasonic welding or adhesive.
  • the filaments could be extruded or injection molded and then partially slit along the length thereof to create the first and second filaments and the joined proximal and distal ends of the -second filament.
  • the tube 14 is selectively deformable by manipulation of the active portion 76 of the stylet 16 inside the tube 14.
  • the stylet 16 is adapted to permit controlled deformation of one portion of the stylet
  • the stylet 16 and tube 14 in response to manipulation of a second portion of the stylet 16 and tube 14.
  • deformation of the stylet 16 and tube 14 adjacent to the proximal end 62 of the second filament 44 will result in a corresponding, opposite deformation of the stylet 16 and tube 14 adjacent the distal end 64 of the second filament 44.
  • This cause and effect action is the result of the joined structure of the first and second filaments 42, 44.
  • the bottom surface 54 of the first filament 42 preferably abuts the top surface 68 of the second filament 44 when the stylet 16 is in a relaxed position and the proximate and distal ends 62, 64 of the second filament 44 are joined to the first filament 42.
  • the thickness of the two abutting filaments prevents the second filament 44 from rotating about the same radius and centerpoint as the deflection of the first filament 42.
  • the second filament rotates about a second radius having a second centerpoint. Deflection of the first and second filaments, which are joined together, about two different radii of curvature will necessarily result in a second deformation of the first and second filaments about two different radii of curvature. The second deformation is opposite to the first deformation and compensates for the differing radii of curvature of the joined first and second filaments 42, 44.
  • the stylet is deflected by the application of forces in the direction of force vectors A and B.
  • the deflection of the first filament 42 about a first radius of curvature at force vector A results in a second radius of curvature of the second filament 44 at the force vector A.
  • the corresponding, opposed deflection of the first and second filaments 42, 44 occurs at arrow C.
  • the second filament 44 has assumed a radius of curvature at arrow C which is substantially identical to the first radius of curvature of the first filament 42 at force vector A.
  • the first filament 42 has assumed a radius of curvature at arrow C which is substantially identical in vector, but opposed in direction to the second radius of curvature of the second filament 44 at force vector A.
  • the difference in the radii of curvature between the first and second filaments at the arrows A and C is based primarily on the thickness of the filaments.
  • Varying the thickness of one or both of the filaments will result in a corresponding alteration of the radii of curvature as the filaments are deformed with respect to one another along a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the abutting surfaces of the two filaments.
  • FIG. 4 shows deflection of the first and second filaments in a first direction along a plane substantially perpendicular to the abutting surfaces of the first and second filaments.
  • FIG. 5 shows a similar deflection of the first and second filaments in a second direction along the plane substantially perpendicular to the abutting surfaces of the first and second filaments.
  • the structure of the filaments 42, 44 permits controlled deflection of the distal portion of the tube and stylet through manipulation of a portion of the tube 14 proximal of the point of desired deflection.
  • the location of the second, opposed deflection along the length of the active portion of the stylet 16 can also be controlled.
  • the location of the second, opposed deflection along the length of the active portion of the stylet 16 can also be controlled.
  • the deflection of the distal end of the stylet 16 is manipulated through the deflection of the proximal end of the second filament 44 and first filament 42.
  • This particular orientation is the preferred embodiment of the stylet.
  • FIGS. 6-8 show several steps of inserting a gastric tube nasally.
  • FIG. 10 is a flow chart of the method of nasally or orally inserting the tube and stylet assembly 12 according to the invention.
  • the tube and stylet assembly 12 must be deflected and manipulated significantly along a plane extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the patient's neck. Therefore, the stylet 16 is mounted in the tube 14 such that
  • the nasal insertion process begins by inserting the rounded tip 38 of the tube 14 into the patient's nasal opening 80. Initially, the tube 14 and stylet 16 are initially inserted in a substantially straight configuration. The distal end 22 of the tube 14 is inserted into the nasal cavity 82 in a substantially linear configuration until the rounded tip 38 approaches the rear of the nasal cavity 82. Once this interim step is reached, the portion of the tube and stylet assembly 14 remaining outside of the patient is manipulated to cause a deformation of the distal ends of the filaments and tube 14 corresponding to the patient's anatomy.
  • the outboard portion of the tube and stylet assembly 12 is deflected about the axis of rotation identified by force vector A in response to a force being applied in the direction of force vector B.
  • This deflection of the first filament and proximal portion of the second filament 44 necessarily results in a corresponding, opposed deflection of the distal portions of the tube 14 and the stylet 16 received therein.
  • the proximal portion of the stylet 16 adjacent the nasal opening 80 is deflected about the axis of curvature A. This causes the rounded tip 38 of the tube 14 to deflect upwardly as seen in FIG. 7 into the pharynx 82.
  • the contour of the nasal passageway will, out of necessity, deflect the rounded tip 38 of the tube 14 downwardly such that the tube 14, upon further insertion, is received in the esophagus 86, as desired, rather than the trachea 88. Due to the contour of the patient's nasal cavity 82 and pharynx 84, the proximal portion of the active portion 76 of the stylet will be deflected around a radius of curvature A. This will necessarily force the distal portion 22 of the tube downwardly, thereby contacting the rear surface of the patient's pharynx 84.
  • the tube and stylet assembly 12 can be inserted further until the distal end 22 of the tube 14 is received in the esophagus 86. Once the distal end 22 is past the pharynx 84 and the rounded tip 58 is in the esophagus 86, the stylet assembly 12 returns to the relaxed position allowing the tube 14 to enter the stomach. Once the tube 14 is properly placed into the patient's stomach, then the stylet 16 can be removed and suitable suction or feeding machinery can be attached to the luer fitting 26 of the tube 14.
  • the length of the second filament 44 is dimensioned such that the entire length of the second filament 44 is received inside the patient as the distal end 22 of the tube 14 approaches the opening of the esophagus 86.
  • the second filament 44 can be dimensioned to any length, depending upon the particular application.
  • the length of the second filament 44 may be desired to extend the length of the second filament 44 such that a portion of the second filament 44 remains outside of the patient as the distal end 22 approaches the esophagus 86 such that the user can control deflection of the distal end 22 through hand manipulation of the first and second filaments.
  • the preferred embodiment of the tube and stylet assembly 12 is nasally inserted into the patient's stomach. However, as seen in FIG. 9, the
  • -11- tube and stylet assembly may also be inserted through the patient's mouth opening 90. Similar to the nasal insertion process, the stylet 16 is received in the tube 14 such that the proximal end of the first and second filaments 42, 44 are adjacent the rounded tip 34 of the tube 14. Then, the distal end 22 of the tube 14 is inserted into the patient's mouth opening 90 and inserted rearwardly into the patient's mouth. As the rounded tip 38 approaches the rear wall of the patient's pharynx 84, the proximal portion of the second filament 44 and the first filament 42 is deflected toward the patient's forehead according to force vectors A and B to generate the desired upward, deflection of the rounded tip 38.
  • This deflection causes the distal end 22 of the tube 14 to deflect toward the opening of the esophagus 86.
  • the tube 14 can be manipulated to follow the patient's anatomy without forcing the tube 14 and stylet down the patient's oral and nasal passageways thereby reducing trauma to the tissue of the patient's oral and nasal passageway. Similar to the process described above, as the rounded tip 38 approaches the opening of the esophagus 86, the proximal portion of the second filament 44 and first filament 42 can be manipulated to guide the rounded tip 38 into the patient's esophagus 86. As described above, the tube 14 and stylet 16 can be further inserted into the patient's stomach for application of the tube. The stylet 16 can be removed from the tube once the tube is properly positioned in the esophagus 86. Alternatively, the stylet 16 can be removed after the tube 14 is properly positioned in the patient's stomach.
  • a tube 14 can be guided through a contoured passageway through simple manipulation of the tube and stylet.
  • a user can now control the deflection of the tube and more easily insert the tube into a patient while reducing trauma
  • FIGS. 1 1-16 show alternative embodiments of the filament cross sectional shape.
  • the preferred cross sectional shape of the filaments 42, 44 is shown namely, D-shaped.
  • the filaments 142, 144 are triangular in cross section.
  • FIG. 13 shows filaments 242, 244 which are rectangular in cross section and in FIG. 14, the filaments 342, 344 include a groove 346 and projection 348 on the abutting faces to ensure proper sliding movement of the filaments 342, 344 with respect to one another.
  • the filaments 442, 444 are circular in cross section and in FIG. 16, the filaments
  • one of the effective lengths of the two filaments 42, 44 could be longer than the other, thereby inducing a pre- bend into the stylet. With this structure, the effective length can still be manipulated to create a desired bend by deflecting the overlapping filaments.

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Cette invention se rapporte à un ensemble à tube et à stylet (12) servant à commander la flexion du tube en question. A cet effet, le stylet (16) vient se loger dans le passage (28) du tube (14). Le stylet comprend un premier filament (42) présentant des extrémités proximale et distale et un second filament (44) présentant des extrémités proximale et distale, lesquelles sont jointes au premier filament de telle sorte qu'une surface du second filament vient buter contre une surface du premier filament. La flexion des premier et second filaments le long d'un plan essentiellement perpendiculaire aux surfaces de butée des premier et second filaments entraîne nécessairement une flexion opposée correspondante des premier et second filaments à une certaine distance du premier point de flexion. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut commander la flexion d'une partie du tube et du stylet par manipulation d'une seconde partie du tube et du stylet. Cette structure est particulièrement utile lors de l'introduction de tubes gastriques soit par voie nasale soit par voie buccale.
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