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- the invention relates to a vascular access port and catheters that are used in association with same.
- Vascular access ports are useful in the treatment of certain diseases that can require the infusion of drugs, blood products, nutritional fluids, or other fluids into a patient's venous or arterial system.
- the ports are beneficial in that they allow for repeated access to a patient's venous or arterial system through catheters attached to the port.
- the catheters are typically attached to vessels using sutures or other invasive means that penetrate the vessel walls and can cause permanent damage to the vessel.
- the present invention is directed to resolving these and other matters.
- the invention is directed to a port for allowing vascular access.
- the port may include a body having a length with a longitudinal axis and a height, the length being greater than the height, a first end having an access face and a second end with a connecting member, and, a retaining cuff disposed on the body at the first end, wherein the access face lies in a plane being at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body.
- the port may include two fludically separated chambers, and each chamber may be associated with a connecting member.
- the port may include a perimeter about the longitudinal axis, and the perimeter may be an oval, or it may be a circle.
- a port according to this embodiment allows for repeated access to the vessels, while providing increased stabilization of the position of the port. Moreover, the overall design is believed to provide for better patient comfort. Finally, such a port decreases the risk of infection as it is intended to be subcutaneously placed.
- a port according to one or more of these embodiments allows the device to have a flatter (lower profile) position under the patient's skin. Moreover, such a port does not leave the access face outwardly exposed. In addition, it is believed to provide a better connection with a catheter, as the connection can be in line with the longitudinal axis of the port—as opposed to an angle.
- the invention is directed to a catheter having a first end capable of receiving a connecting member, a second end, and, a tubular extension disposed between the first end and second end and having a longitudinal axis, wherein the second end includes an intra-vascular flange, and a extra-vascular retaining ring being spaced apart from the intravascular flange, and, wherein the intra-vascular flange is in a plane located at an angle to the longitudinal axis.
- the extra-vascular retaining ring may be integral with the tubular extension.
- extra-vascular retaining ring may be movable with respect to the intra-vascular flange.
- the catheter may also include a stent material disposed adjacent the second end.
- the intra-vascular flange may also include a stent material, and may include a stent material on an upper-side of the intra-vascular flange.
- the edges of the intra-vascular flange may be tapered.
- a catheter according to one or more of these embodiments is believed to provide many benefits.
- a catheter according to the present invention does not need to be sutured to a vessel. Rather, the vessel wall is placed between the intra-vascular flange and the extra-vascular retaining ring. This holds the catheter in place. Since the catheter does not require sutures, or other invasive attaching means, less damage is done to vessel wall.
- the maintenance of the port and catheters can also easily be achieved with such a port and/or catheter.
- the port and catheters allow for central vascular access can be obtained for antegrade arterial and retrograde venous cannulation to perform thrombectomy and angioplasty.
- secondary sites can be utilized in close proximity to the original anastomosis. This extends the life of the accessed vessel and thus markedly extends the time an extremity can be used for dialysis.
- a port according to the present invention is utilized in association with a catheter according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a side perspective cutaway view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a top perspective cutaway view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a side cutaway view of a catheter according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of a catheter according to the present invention.
- a preferred embodiment of the port 10 according to an aspect of the present invention includes a body 12 having a first end 14 and a second end 18 .
- the body 12 may be constructed out of plastic, titanium, or any other suitable material.
- the body 12 also includes a height H.
- the length L is greater than the height H.
- the length L may range between 2.5 cm-3.8 cm and the height H may range from 1.3 cm-1.9 cm.
- This configuration allows for the port 10 to be implanted in a patient, such that the length L of the body 12 is relatively parallel to the body part in the patient where the port 10 is being implanted. For example, if the port 10 is implanted in an arm, the length L of the body 12 would extend in the same direction as the length of the patient's arm.
- the first end 14 includes an access face 16 that lies in a plane P 1 that is at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis 1 1 of the body 12 . It is preferred that the acute angle ⁇ 1 of the access face 16 be disposed adjacent the patient's skin (or laterally), and the obtuse angle ⁇ 2 be disposed away from the skin (or medially).
- the body 12 is tapered to a connecting member 20 .
- the connecting member allows for a catheter 50 or other device to be attached to the body 12 of the port 10 in order to, for example, transport liquids deposited by needle.
- the access face 16 may include a septum 24 for allowing access to a chamber 26 inside of the body 12 .
- the septum 24 can be penetrated, for example, by a needle and allow for delivery of liquid.
- the septum 24 provides for a fludically sealed chamber 26 .
- the septum 24 may be made from silicone or other suitable materials.
- a retaining cuff 22 In order to maintain the placement of the port 10 , disposed about the first end 14 is a retaining cuff 22 .
- the retaining cuff 22 allows for tissue to grow and attach itself to the retaining cuff 22 , and thus the port 10 . This will maintain the position of the port 10 within the patient's body.
- the retaining cuff 22 may be Dacron®, a polyester weave material, or any other known material. Other retaining methods known in the art, such as sutures, etc, may be employed to assist in maintaining the position of the port 10 .
- a port 60 may include two fludically separated chambers 26 a , 26 b , and each chamber 26 a , 26 b may be associated with a connecting member 20 a , 20 b . (See, FIG. 4 ).
- nipples 62 ridges, studs, or other structures are provided such that the structure indicates the appropriate configuration.
- nipples 62 may be placed on the external surface of the body on the medial side so that after subcutaneous implantation, so that a person can feel the nipples 62 and easily discern which chamber 26 a , 26 b is disposed medially.
- the port 10 , 60 may include a perimeter about the longitudinal axis, and the perimeter may be an oval ( FIG. 2 ), or it may be a circle ( FIG. 4 ). Although depicted with a dual chamber port 60 having a circle perimeter and the single chamber port 10 having an oval perimeter, the present invention is not indented to be limited to such a shape, and the port 10 , 60 may have various shapes and still fall within the scope of the present invention.
- a port according to one or more aspects of the present invention is believed to provide, at a minimum, a port that minimizes the risk of infection, while providing an access point that accommodates the patient's comfort, as well as maintaining its implanted positioning.
- the connecting member 20 allows the port 10 , 60 to be attached to, for example, a catheter 50 . It is preferred, but not required, that the catheter 100 be of the configuration depicted in FIGS. 5-6 .
- the catheter 100 includes a first end 102 capable of receiving a connecting member, a second end 104 , and, a tubular extension 106 disposed between the first end 102 and second end 104 .
- the catheter 100 also includes a longitudinal axis 1 2 .
- the catheter 100 may be made from polyurethane.
- the size of the catheter 100 can range from 5 F to 8 F.
- the second end 104 includes an intra-vascular flange 108 , and a extra-vascular retaining ring 110 being spaced apart from the intravascular flange 108 .
- the intra-vascular flange 108 is in a plane P 2 located at an angle ⁇ 3 to the longitudinal axis 1 2 .
- the intra-vascular flange 108 has an angle ⁇ 3 between 30-45 degrees to the longitudinal axis 1 2 .
- the extra-vascular retaining ring 110 may be integral with the tubular extension 106 .
- extra-vascular retaining ring 110 may be movable with respect to the intra-vascular flange 108 .
- the catheter 100 may also include a sleeve of stent material 112 disposed adjacent the second end 104 .
- a sleeve of stent material 112 is nitinol.
- the intra-vascular flange 108 may also include a stent material 112 , and may include a stent material 112 on an upper-side 114 of the intra-vascular flange 108 .
- Another suitable stent material 112 may be stent barbs.
- edges 116 of the intra-vascular flange 108 may be tapered to assist in the placement of same with guide wires. These guide wires may be removed prior to attachment of the catheter 100 to the port 10 .
- the catheter 100 should have some structural rigidity which can be a property of the material of the catheter 100 (or thickness of same), or it may be imparted from an additional material, for example, wire mesh, or a coating such as silver oxide.
- the intra-vascular flange 108 and the extra-vascular retaining ring 110 are radio opaque.
- the catheter 100 may be positioned within vessels with the aide of a peel-away sheath of retractable stent deployment device.
- the intra-vascular flange 108 and the extra-vascular retaining ring 110 function to hold the vessel wall, such that the catheter 100 may be placed without the need for suturing to the vessel wall. This will result in less damage done to the vessel.
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Abstract
A vascular access port and catheter for use in association with same. The port has a length greater than its height and an access face that is angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the port. The catheter has a first end for association with a port, and a second end with an angled intra-vascular flange. Apart from the flange is an extra-vascular retaining ring. The wall of the vessel is disposed between the intra vascular flange and extra vascular retaining ring to hold the catheter in place without the need of sutures.
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- This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/222,462, filed Aug. 31, 2011, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/411,270 filed Nov. 8, 2010, the entireties of which are incorporated herein.
- The invention relates to a vascular access port and catheters that are used in association with same.
- Vascular access ports are useful in the treatment of certain diseases that can require the infusion of drugs, blood products, nutritional fluids, or other fluids into a patient's venous or arterial system.
- The ports are beneficial in that they allow for repeated access to a patient's venous or arterial system through catheters attached to the port.
- Since the ports are often implanted for an extended period of time, the manner of attachment, the comfort of the patient, and decreasing the rates of infections are all concerns that need to be adequately addressed by such a port.
- With respect to the catheters used with the port, the catheters are typically attached to vessels using sutures or other invasive means that penetrate the vessel walls and can cause permanent damage to the vessel.
- The present invention is directed to resolving these and other matters.
- In one embodiment of the invention, the invention is directed to a port for allowing vascular access. The port may include a body having a length with a longitudinal axis and a height, the length being greater than the height, a first end having an access face and a second end with a connecting member, and, a retaining cuff disposed on the body at the first end, wherein the access face lies in a plane being at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body.
- The port may include two fludically separated chambers, and each chamber may be associated with a connecting member.
- The port may include a perimeter about the longitudinal axis, and the perimeter may be an oval, or it may be a circle.
- A port according to this embodiment allows for repeated access to the vessels, while providing increased stabilization of the position of the port. Moreover, the overall design is believed to provide for better patient comfort. Finally, such a port decreases the risk of infection as it is intended to be subcutaneously placed.
- Further, it is believed that a port according to one or more of these embodiments allows the device to have a flatter (lower profile) position under the patient's skin. Moreover, such a port does not leave the access face outwardly exposed. In addition, it is believed to provide a better connection with a catheter, as the connection can be in line with the longitudinal axis of the port—as opposed to an angle.
- In another embodiment of the invention, the invention is directed to a catheter having a first end capable of receiving a connecting member, a second end, and, a tubular extension disposed between the first end and second end and having a longitudinal axis, wherein the second end includes an intra-vascular flange, and a extra-vascular retaining ring being spaced apart from the intravascular flange, and, wherein the intra-vascular flange is in a plane located at an angle to the longitudinal axis.
- The extra-vascular retaining ring may be integral with the tubular extension.
- Further, the extra-vascular retaining ring may be movable with respect to the intra-vascular flange.
- The catheter may also include a stent material disposed adjacent the second end.
- The intra-vascular flange may also include a stent material, and may include a stent material on an upper-side of the intra-vascular flange.
- The edges of the intra-vascular flange may be tapered.
- A catheter according to one or more of these embodiments is believed to provide many benefits. For example, a catheter according to the present invention does not need to be sutured to a vessel. Rather, the vessel wall is placed between the intra-vascular flange and the extra-vascular retaining ring. This holds the catheter in place. Since the catheter does not require sutures, or other invasive attaching means, less damage is done to vessel wall.
- Moreover, since no continuous arterial venous fistula is created, the return vein will not develop pressure induced intimal hyperplasia or stenosis. While, some fibrin deposition will occur from the presence of the catheter material at the anastomotic site, this should progress in a much slower manner.
- In addition, lack of a continuous fistula also minimizes the possibility of the patient developing an arterial steal phenomena or extremity swelling from passive venous congestion.
- The maintenance of the port and catheters can also easily be achieved with such a port and/or catheter.
- Moreover the port and catheters allow for central vascular access can be obtained for antegrade arterial and retrograde venous cannulation to perform thrombectomy and angioplasty. When a catheter needs to be exchanged, secondary sites can be utilized in close proximity to the original anastomosis. This extends the life of the accessed vessel and thus markedly extends the time an extremity can be used for dialysis.
- It is contemplated, but not necessarily required, that a port according to the present invention is utilized in association with a catheter according to the present invention.
- It is to be understood that the aspects and objects of the present invention described above may be combinable and that other advantages and aspects of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following description of the drawings and detailed description of the invention.
- The present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a side perspective cutaway view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a top perspective cutaway view of a vascular access port according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a side cutaway view of a catheter according to the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a side view of a catheter according to the present invention. - Understanding that the accompanying drawings depict only typical embodiments, and are, therefore, not to be considered to be limiting of the scope of the present disclosure, the embodiments will be described and explained with specificity and detail in reference to the accompanying drawings.
- While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail one or more embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
- Reference throughout this description to features, advantages, objects or similar language does not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the present invention should be or are in any single embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.
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port 10 according to an aspect of the present invention includes abody 12 having afirst end 14 and asecond end 18. Thebody 12 may be constructed out of plastic, titanium, or any other suitable material. - Measuring from the
first end 14 to thesecond end 18 provides a measurement for a length L. Thebody 12 also includes a height H. The length L is greater than the height H. Depending on the configuration of thebody 12, the length L may range between 2.5 cm-3.8 cm and the height H may range from 1.3 cm-1.9 cm. This configuration allows for theport 10 to be implanted in a patient, such that the length L of thebody 12 is relatively parallel to the body part in the patient where theport 10 is being implanted. For example, if theport 10 is implanted in an arm, the length L of thebody 12 would extend in the same direction as the length of the patient's arm. - The
first end 14 includes anaccess face 16 that lies in a plane P1 that is at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis 1 1 of thebody 12. It is preferred that the acute angle θ1 of theaccess face 16 be disposed adjacent the patient's skin (or laterally), and the obtuse angle θ2 be disposed away from the skin (or medially). At thesecond end 18, it is preferred that thebody 12 is tapered to a connectingmember 20. The connecting member allows for acatheter 50 or other device to be attached to thebody 12 of theport 10 in order to, for example, transport liquids deposited by needle. - The access face 16 may include a
septum 24 for allowing access to achamber 26 inside of thebody 12. In this manner, theseptum 24 can be penetrated, for example, by a needle and allow for delivery of liquid. Theseptum 24 provides for a fludically sealedchamber 26. Theseptum 24 may be made from silicone or other suitable materials. - In order to maintain the placement of the
port 10, disposed about thefirst end 14 is aretaining cuff 22. The retainingcuff 22 allows for tissue to grow and attach itself to theretaining cuff 22, and thus theport 10. This will maintain the position of theport 10 within the patient's body. For example, the retainingcuff 22 may be Dacron®, a polyester weave material, or any other known material. Other retaining methods known in the art, such as sutures, etc, may be employed to assist in maintaining the position of theport 10. - In one embodiment contemplated, a
port 60 may include two fludically separated chambers 26 a, 26 b, and each chamber 26 a, 26 b may be associated with a connecting member 20 a, 20 b. (See,FIG. 4 ). In such a configuration, it is contemplated thatnipples 62, ridges, studs, or other structures are provided such that the structure indicates the appropriate configuration. In other words,nipples 62 may be placed on the external surface of the body on the medial side so that after subcutaneous implantation, so that a person can feel thenipples 62 and easily discern which chamber 26 a, 26 b is disposed medially. - The
port FIG. 2 ), or it may be a circle (FIG. 4 ). Although depicted with adual chamber port 60 having a circle perimeter and thesingle chamber port 10 having an oval perimeter, the present invention is not indented to be limited to such a shape, and theport - As previously discussed, a port according to one or more aspects of the present invention is believed to provide, at a minimum, a port that minimizes the risk of infection, while providing an access point that accommodates the patient's comfort, as well as maintaining its implanted positioning.
- As previously mentioned, the connecting
member 20 allows theport catheter 50. It is preferred, but not required, that thecatheter 100 be of the configuration depicted inFIGS. 5-6 . - In this aspect of the invention, the
catheter 100 includes afirst end 102 capable of receiving a connecting member, asecond end 104, and, atubular extension 106 disposed between thefirst end 102 andsecond end 104. Thecatheter 100 also includes a longitudinal axis 1 2. Thecatheter 100 may be made from polyurethane. Moreover, the size of thecatheter 100 can range from 5 F to 8 F. - The
second end 104 includes anintra-vascular flange 108, and aextra-vascular retaining ring 110 being spaced apart from theintravascular flange 108. - The
intra-vascular flange 108 is in a plane P2 located at an angle θ3 to the longitudinal axis 1 2. In a preferred embodiment, theintra-vascular flange 108 has an angle θ3 between 30-45 degrees to the longitudinal axis 1 2. - The
extra-vascular retaining ring 110 may be integral with thetubular extension 106. - Further, the
extra-vascular retaining ring 110 may be movable with respect to theintra-vascular flange 108. - As shown in
FIG. 5 , thecatheter 100 may also include a sleeve ofstent material 112 disposed adjacent thesecond end 104. One suchsuitable stent material 112 is nitinol. - The
intra-vascular flange 108 may also include astent material 112, and may include astent material 112 on an upper-side 114 of theintra-vascular flange 108. Anothersuitable stent material 112 may be stent barbs. - Further, the
edges 116 of theintra-vascular flange 108 may be tapered to assist in the placement of same with guide wires. These guide wires may be removed prior to attachment of thecatheter 100 to theport 10. - The
catheter 100 should have some structural rigidity which can be a property of the material of the catheter 100 (or thickness of same), or it may be imparted from an additional material, for example, wire mesh, or a coating such as silver oxide. - In order to aid in the placement of the
catheter 100, it is contemplated that theintra-vascular flange 108 and theextra-vascular retaining ring 110 are radio opaque. Thecatheter 100 may be positioned within vessels with the aide of a peel-away sheath of retractable stent deployment device. - As discussed above, the
intra-vascular flange 108 and theextra-vascular retaining ring 110 function to hold the vessel wall, such that thecatheter 100 may be placed without the need for suturing to the vessel wall. This will result in less damage done to the vessel. - It is to be understood that additional embodiments of the present invention described herein may be contemplated by one of ordinary skill in the art and that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed. While specific embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications come to mind without significantly departing from the spirit of the invention, and the scope of protection is only limited by the scope of the accompanying claims.
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18. A catheter comprising:
a tubular extension extending from a first end to a second end and defining a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end is configured to receive a connecting member;
an intra-vascular flange formed from a first material and coupled to the tubular extension at the second end;
an extra-vascular retaining ring coupled to the tubular extension and spaced apart from the intra-vascular flange; and
a sleeve of stent material coupled to an outer surface of the tubular extension such that the sleeve terminates at a sleeve distal end and a sleeve proximal end whereby the entirety of the sleeve lies between the extra-vascular retaining ring and the first end of the tubular extension;
wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring and the intra-vascular flange are configured to hold the catheter in place when a wall of a peripheral vessel is positioned between them.
19. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring is a continuous ring in uninterrupted contact with the tubular extension around a circumference of the tubular extension.
20. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring is integrally formed with the tubular extension.
21. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring is movable along the tubular extension.
22. The catheter of claim 18 , further comprising an annular disk formed from a second material coupled to a planar upper face of the intra-vascular flange, the second material being different from the first material such that the annular disk is configured to increase the rigidity of the intra-vascular flange.
23. The catheter of claim 22 , wherein the annular disk is constructed of a stent material comprising stent barbs.
24. The catheter of claim 22 , wherein an inner face of the annular disk abuts the tubular extension and an outer face of the annular disk is adjacent an outer edge of the intra-vascular flange.
25. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring has a hemispherical cross-section.
26. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the intra-vascular flange includes tapered edges.
27. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the intra-vascular flange is disposed at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.
28. The catheter of claim 18 , wherein the sleeve comprises a stent material comprising nitinol.
29. A catheter comprising:
a tubular extension extending from a first end to a second end and defining a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end is configured to receive a connecting member;
an intra-vascular flange formed from a first material and coupled to the tubular extension at the second end of the tubular extension, the intra-vascular flange being non-orthogonal to the longitudinal axis and having an upper face and a lower face, wherein the upper face is nearer the first end than is the lower face;
an extra-vascular retaining ring coupled to the tubular extension and spaced apart from the intra-vascular flange, the extra-vascular retaining ring being a continuous ring;
an annular disk coupled to the upper face of the intra-vascular flange; and
a sleeve of stent material coupled to an outer surface of the tubular extension such that the sleeve terminates at a sleeve distal end and a sleeve proximal end, whereby the sleeve lies between the extra-vascular retaining ring and the first end of the tubular extension;
wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring and the intra-vascular flange are configured to hold the catheter in place when a wall of a peripheral vessel is positioned between them.
30. The catheter of claim 29 , wherein a distal end of the sleeve is adjacent the extra-vascular retaining ring.
31. The catheter of claim 29 , wherein the sleeve comprises a stent material comprising nitinol.
32. The catheter of claim 29 , wherein the annular disk is constructed of a stent material comprising stent barbs.
33. The catheter of claim 29 , wherein an inner face of the annular disk abuts the tubular extension and an outer face of the annular disk is adjacent an outer edge of the intra-vascular flange.
34. A catheter, comprising:
a tubular extension extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the first end is configured to receive a connecting member;
an extra-vascular retaining ring coupled to the tubular extension, and
a sleeve of stent material coupled to an outer surface of the tubular extension such that the sleeve terminates at a sleeve distal end and a sleeve proximal end whereby the entirety of the sleeve lies between the extra-vascular retaining ring and the first end of the tubular extension.
35. The catheter of claim 34 , wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring is integrally formed with the tubular extension.
36. The catheter of claim 34 , wherein the extra-vascular retaining ring has a hemispherical cross-section.
37. The catheter of claim 34 , wherein the sleeve comprises a stent material comprising nitinol.
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