US20230329852A1 - Systems and methods for implants and deployment devices - Google Patents
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- Various aspects of the disclosure relate to a system and method for implants and deployment devices.
- Temporary inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are placed much like permanent IVC filters, but are designed so that they may be retrieved in a subsequent endovascular procedure. As the name implies, IVC filters are placed within the IVC—a large vein in the abdomen that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. Patients that need an IVC filter typically have a high risk of having a pulmonary embolism. IVC filters are designed to capture emboli (blood clots) and prevent them from reaching the lung. Temporary IVC filters are typically removed from the patient within 2-3 weeks.
- the removal process is generally simple and can be done from the femoral vein or the internal jugular vein.
- complications during the removal process can occur, particularly, when the body has absorbed a portion of the IVC filter and thus making the removal of the IVC filter very difficult.
- a force removal of the IVC filter can be very dangerous to the patient as too much pulling pressure, in the effort to remove the IVC filter, can tear and/or rupture the IVC.
- Example embodiments of an apparatus for delivery and/or retrieval of a foreign body are described herein.
- the foreign body can be a man-made medical device (e.g., a vascular device) or a biological body (e.g., a clot or thrombus).
- Certain embodiments of the apparatus can include a sleeve, an elongate member received within the sleeve, a flexible distal extension associated with the sleeve, and a tether that passes through a first hole on a wall of the sleeve and at least partially around an opening in the flexible distal extension.
- the shaft can be configured to hold the tether in place against the sleeve.
- FIG. 1 depicts an example embodiment of a delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is a cut-out view of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 3 A illustrates the braid tube or cylinder prior it is being folded into a two-layer braid cylinder in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 3 B illustrates the flexible distal extension being formed from the two-layer braid cylinder in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the flexible distal extension, the inner shaft, the inner sleeve, and the outer sleeve in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate how one or more end portions of a lasso can be threaded through and/or secured to the inner shaft of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an everted flexible distal extension in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 8 A is an exploded view of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 8 B is a fully assembled view of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIGS. 9 A and 9 B are close up view (without the knob) in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 10 A illustrates a fully assembled delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 10 B illustrates a fully assembled delivery-removal apparatus with its handle removed in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a flow diagram on how to fabricate or manufacture a portion of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure.
- delivery-removal apparatus a delivery and/or removal apparatus
- IVC inferior vena cava
- delivery-removal apparatus can be used with respect to other foreign bodies such as other medical devices, for example, other vascular filters, vascular occlusion devices, prosthetic devices (e.g., valves), and the like.
- the delivery-removal apparatus can also be used to retrieve other foreign bodies such as a clot or thrombus from within the vasculature of a subject.
- the delivery-removal apparatus can be likewise used to deliver man-made medical devices to the body, in the vasculature or otherwise.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an IVC filter 105 and an IVC filter delivery-removal apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- IVC filter 105 can be a conventional temporary filter having an enlarged (e.g., hooked) end interface 110 for retrieval.
- IVC filter 105 can also have a nubbin-type end interface that provides a surface to which apparatus 100 can grab onto and retrieve IVC filter 105 .
- IVC filter 105 is placed within the inferior vena cava to capture any passing emboli.
- IVC filter 105 is removed within 2-4 weeks after being installed in the IVC.
- apparatus 100 is used to deliver a funnel-shaped flexible extension 150 into the IVC.
- the funnel-shaped extension 150 is advanced until it captures or ensnares the end interface of IVC filter 105 .
- Funnel-shaped extension 150 can have one or more openings 155 and 160 to receive end interface 110 of IVC filter 105 .
- Each of the one or more openings of funnel-shaped extension 150 can have a lasso (not shown) encircling a portion (or the entirety) of the one or more openings.
- the lasso may have a slipknot.
- the lasso may not have a slipknot.
- each of the one or more openings can have a tether, a thread, a filament, etc., that can enable the one or more openings to be closed or contracted to a substantially closed position.
- the end interface of IVC filter 105 is guided into the one or more openings of funnel-shaped extension 150 .
- the one or more openings can be closed or tightened by cinching the lasso. This can be accomplished by pulling one of the two ends of the lasso.
- IVC filter 105 With the lasso cinched, IVC filter 105 is captured and can be pulled out of the IVC by retreating funnel-shaped extension 150 . This can be done by slowly pulling apparatus 100 entirely out. However, after a prolonged period in the body, an IVC filter can be substantially absorbed by the body (e.g., body tissues can encompass a portion of the IVC filter). When this occurs, it can be very difficult and/or dangerous for the patient if the IVC filter is forcibly removed. Thus, it is desirable to have systems and methods for safely abandoning the removal procedure of the IVC filter.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of IVC filter delivery-removal apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- Apparatus 100 provides a simple and effective way of abandoning the IVC filter retrieval process by bailing out of the IVC filter capturing process in order to not endanger the patient by forcibly removing an IVC filter that is stuck and/or hardened on the IVC wall.
- Apparatus 100 can include an outer sleeve 205 , an inner sleeve 210 , an inner shaft 215 , and a funnel-shaped flexible extension 150 .
- Funnel-shaped flexible extension 150 can be bonded to outer sleeve 205 using adhesive, heat, tape, or other means of attachment.
- flexible extension 150 can be bonded to inner sleeve 210 .
- Funnel-shaped flexible extension 150 can be attached at the distal end of inner sleeve 210 , which also has a lumen to receive inner shaft 215 .
- Flexible extension 150 can be composed of any desired material, including metals, alloys, polymers, and composites. In some embodiments, flexible extension 150 is composed of nitinol. Flexible extension can be structurally configured as a sheet, with a lattice structure, as a compilation of struts, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, flexible extension 150 includes braid. The braid can be arranged in a single layer or with multiple layers, and that single layer, or those multiple layers, can be folded over to form an inner flap.
- flexible extension 150 includes two layers of braid, an inner braid layer 220 and an outer braid layer 225 .
- both inner and outer layers 220 and 225 can be bonded to outer sleeve 205 .
- both inner and outer layers 220 and 225 can be bonded to inner sleeve 210 .
- Funnel-shaped flexible extension 150 can have a distal opening 155 and a proximal opening 160 .
- FIGS. 3 A and 3 B illustrate one method for fabricating funnel-shaped flexible extension 150 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 A is a section view of a single-layer braid tube 300 (cylinder).
- proximal opening 160 can be formed by folding the single-layer braid tube 300 into itself at axis 305 to form a double-layer braid tube. After the first fold, the double-layer braid tube can have two ends. The first end is proximal opening 160 , which is proximal relative to the completed construction of flexible extension 150 .
- the second end 310 (see FIG. 3 B ) can be bonded to the distal end of inner sleeve 210 or outer sleeve 205 .
- proximal opening 160 is pushed inward to form a funnel 320 and distal opening 155 .
- supporting struts (not shown) can be disposed between the layers of the braid. Each strut can extend from the distal end of inner sleeve 210 to the rim of distal opening 155 (between the layers of the braid). Additionally, the supporting struts can be evenly spaced between each other to uniformly support the rim of distal opening 155 .
- Pat. Application No. 14/965,500 filed on Dec. 10, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which discloses in detail the supporting struts as discussed above.
- the entire apparatus 100 can be inserted into the IVC. Once in position, outer sleeve 205 can be pulled back to release flexible extension 150 into the IVC. When no longer confined by outer sleeve 205 , supporting struts (not shown) can spring open (via shape-memory effect) to open distal opening 155 and form a funnel.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of IVC delivery-removal apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- flexible extension 150 is shown detached from outer sleeve 205 or inner sleeve 210 .
- Flexible extension 150 can have two lassos, one for each of the openings.
- a proximal lasso 400 can encircle the perimeter of proximal opening 160 .
- Proximal lasso 400 can partially or fully encircle the perimeter of proximal opening 160 .
- a distal lasso 405 can encircle the perimeter of distal opening 155 .
- Distal lasso 405 can partially or fully encircle the perimeter of distal opening 155 .
- Each of distal and proximal lassos 405 and 400 can be disposed between the layers of the braid, held in position by the compression of the braid layers themselves or by a retainer.
- each lasso can be woven such that it interlaces between one or more of the fibers of the braid so that each lasso would stay along the perimeter of its respective opening (e.g., openings 155 and 160 ).
- Inner sleeve 210 can include one or more holes (e.g., holes 410 , 415 , and 420 ) on the side wall of inner sleeve 210 .
- inner sleeve 210 can have one hole.
- inner sleeve 210 can have two or more holes. Each hole provides an opening for a portion of the lasso to be threaded therethrough.
- Proximal lasso 400 can have two end sections, a first end section 425 , and a second end section 430 . In some embodiments, first end section 425 can be threaded through one or more of the holes on inner sleeve 210 .
- first end section 425 can be bonded to the distal portion of inner sleeve 210 using adhesive or other attaching mechanism.
- a second end section 430 of proximal lasso 400 can be threaded through any of the holes (e.g., hole 410 , 415 , or 420 ) of inner sleeve 210 .
- first and second end sections 425 and 430 are threaded through at least one of the holes from the outside of inner sleeve 210 .
- first and second ends sections 425 and 430 can be threaded from inside of the lumen of inner sleeve 210 .
- second end section 430 of proximal lasso 400 can go from the inside to the outside of inner sleeve 210 via hole 415 as opposed to being threaded from the outside to the inside as shown in FIG. 4 .
- second end section 430 can be partially wrapped or fully wrapped (e.g., one or more times) around inner shaft 215 before being threaded out of hole 415 again or being threaded out a different hole (e.g., hole 410 or 420 ).
- the advantages of threading through a different hole is that the length of second end portion 430 running between the entry hole and the exit hole provides additional contact surface area. This increases friction and holding strength.
- a portion of first end section 425 can be partially wrapped or fully wrapped around inner shaft 215 before being threaded out of hole 410 or being threaded out a different hole (e.g., hole 415 or 420 ).
- End section 435 of distal lasso 405 can be threaded through hole 420 of inner sleeve.
- end section 435 can be threaded through hole 410 or 415 .
- Each hole can have one or more end portions (e.g., end section 425 , 430 , and/or 435 ) being threaded therethrough.
- Distal lasso 405 can have a second end portion (not shown) being attached to the distal end of inner sleeve 210 .
- FIG. 5 is a close up view illustrating how proximal lasso 400 can be threaded through one or more holes of inner sleeve 210 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- first end section 425 of proximal lasso 400 can be threaded through one of the holes of inner sleeve 210 , such as hole 415 (or alternatively hole 410 ).
- First end section 425 can be secured in place by partially or fully wrapping around inner shaft 215 .
- first end section 425 can be wrapped one or more times around inner shaft 215 after being threaded through hole 415 .
- first end section 425 can be tied off (knot 505) upon exiting hole 415 . After being threaded through hole 415 from the outside, first end section 425 can wrap around inner shaft 215 and exit the same hole 415 . Alternatively, first end section 425 can exit a different hole such as hole 410 or hole 420 (see FIG. 4 ).
- first end section 425 can first be threaded through the lumen of inner sleeve 210 and through one of the holes (e.g., hole 410 or 415 ) from inside the lumen of inner sleeve 210 . Before exiting through one of the holes, first end section 425 can be wrapped partially or fully around inner shaft 215 . Upon being threaded through one of the holes, first end section 425 can be tied off or be threaded back into the lumen of inner sleeve 210 at the same hole or at a different hole. This allows first end section 425 to be securely attached to inner shaft 215 via friction forces as first end section 425 is being pushed against the interior wall of inner sleeve 210 .
- one of the holes e.g., hole 410 or 415
- one of the end portions (e.g., first end section 425 ) of each lasso can be secured to inner shaft 215 and the other end portion (e.g., second end portion 430 ) is threaded through one of the holes of inner shaft 215 .
- one of the end portions of each lasso can be securely knotted or tied to inner shaft 215 via one of the holes on inner sleeve 210 .
- the other end portion can be removably secured between inner shaft 215 and inner sleeve 210 .
- Second end portion 430 can be secured to inner sleeve 210 as long as inner shaft 215 remains within the lumen of inner sleeve 210 .
- second end portion 430 can be held in place by means of it being between inner shaft 215 and inner sleeve 210 .
- inner shaft 215 pushes second end portion 430 against the interior wall of inner sleeve 210 .
- second end portion 430 can be partially or fully wrapped around inner shaft 215 . This provides more surface area of second end portion 430 to be pressed against inner sleeve 210 .
- second end portion 430 can be threaded through hole 410 (or alternatively hole 415 or hole 420 of FIG. 4 ) from the outside of inner sleeve 210 .
- second end portion 430 is partially or entirely wrapped around inner shaft 215 prior to exiting out of same hole 410 .
- Second end portion 430 can be wrapped around one or more times around inner shaft 215 .
- second end portion can exit another hole such as hole 415 .
- the diameters of inner sleeve 210 and shaft 215 are sized such that shaft 215 can freely move about the axial direction of inner sleeve 210 . Additionally, the diameters of inner sleeve 210 and shaft 215 may be selected such that inner shaft 215 would tightly press against first end section 425 against the inner wall of inner sleeve 210 . In this way, the first end section 425 is tightly secured via friction effect.
- FIG. 6 illustrates inner shaft 215 having a single hole for securing an end portion of a lasso (e.g., proximal lasso 400 or distal lasso 405 ) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- inner shaft 215 can have one or more holes for securing an end portion of a lasso.
- inner shaft 215 can have one hole (e.g., hole 410 ).
- An end portion of a lasso can be threaded through hole 410 from the outside (as shown) and exit the same hole once the end portion is partially or fully wrapped around inner shaft 215 .
- the end portion can enter hole 410 from the inside of inner sleeve 210 rather than from entering from the outside of inner sleeve 210 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates flexible extension 150 being everted upon the release of one or more end portions of a lasso in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- a second end portion 430 of proximal lasso 400 is released as inner shaft 215 (not shown) is retracted.
- second end portion 430 is free to move and is pulled out of inner sleeve 210 as apparatus 100 is pulled back. This motion results in the eversion of flexible extension 150 .
- only one of the end portions e.g., second end portion 430
- the other end portion (e.g., first end section 425 ) can still be attached or bonded to the distal end of inner sleeve 210 .
- both end portions can be threaded through one or more holes of inner sleeve 210 and both end portions can be released once inner shaft 215 is retracted. The release of one or more end portions causes flexible extension 150 to evert as proximal lasso 400 is no longer cinching proximal opening 160 and holding it in the inverted position.
- FIG. 8 A is an exploded view of apparatus 100 (without flexible extension 150 ) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- Apparatus 100 includes outer sleeve 205 , inner sleeve 210 , inner shaft 215 , a cam 805 , a knob 810 , and a handle 815 .
- Outer sleeve 205 can have a conical distal end 820 and a lumen 825 to receive inner sleeve 210 , which can be secured within lumen 825 of outer sleeve 205 using adhesive ( 865 of FIG. 8 B ).
- Outer sleeve 205 can also have a mid-portion 830 with a larger lumen or internal opening (not shown) to house cam 805 .
- Mid-portion 830 can have a flange 837 to keep knob 810 in position once it is inserted over mid-portion 830 .
- the outer diameter of proximal portion 835 of outer sleeve 205 can be smaller than mid-portion 830 . In this way, proximal portion 835 can be inserted into a lumen 840 of handle 815 .
- handle 815 can have a removable cap, such as a screw cap (not shown), on the proximal end, which provides the operator access to pull back inner shaft 215 to release the IVC filter.
- Knob 810 includes inner threads (not shown) on the wall of lumen 845 .
- the inner threads of knob 810 mate with the threads on cam 805 .
- cam 805 is translated along the axial direction of outer sleeve 205 .
- cam 805 can be translated toward handle 815 by rotating knob 810 in one direction and can be translated toward distal end 820 by rotating knob 810 in another direction.
- the directions of rotation and axial movement depend on the thread direction of the threads (i.e., left or right handed threads).
- Inner shaft 215 can be secured to cam 805 at opening or hole 850 .
- Adhesive can be used to tightly secure inner shaft 215 to cam 805 .
- inner shaft 215 when cam 805 is translated inner shaft 215 will also be translated.
- the translation motion of inner shaft 215 can pull one or more end portions of one or more lassos toward the proximal direction (which is toward handle 815 ). This motion can cause distal opening 155 and/or proximal opening 160 to become smaller or substantially closed as one of the end portions of the lasso (e.g., proximal lasso 400 or distal lasso 405 ) is pulled toward the proximal direction.
- end interface 110 of IVC filter 105 can be captured and secured by flexible extension 150 .
- FIGS. 9 A and 9 B illustrate the translations of cam 805 (and thereby inner shaft 215 ) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 9 A illustrates cam 805 in the starting position where distal end 905 of inner shaft 215 is in a position closest to the distal end of apparatus 100 , which is near the IVC filter when apparatus 100 is inside the IVC during a retrieval procedure.
- FIG. 9 B illustrates cam 805 in the final position, after being translated by the rotation movements of knob 810 (not shown here, see FIG. 8 B ). As shown, cam 805 has moved axially toward the proximal direction. This translation motion of cam 805 also moves inner shaft 215 toward the proximal direction.
- inner shaft 215 is retracted into inner sleeve 210 as cam 805 is axially translated toward the proximal direction.
- Inner sleeve 210 remains securely stationary as it can be adhesively affixed to outer sleeve 205 using an adhesive 1010 .
- Other means of securely affixing inner sleeve 210 to outer sleeve 205 can be employed such as tape or friction by sizing outer sleeve 210 and the lumen of outer sleeve 205 appropriately to achieve a substantially tight fit.
- outer sleeve 205 can include a window or slot 915 .
- Inner sleeve 210 can be appropriately sized to have a length such that it would not span the entire length of window 915 . In this way, inner shaft 215 can be visible through window 915 and thereby allow the operator to confirm the translation of inner shaft 215 .
- inner shaft 215 can be marked or edged with a visible marking (not shown) to enable the operator to confirm that inner shaft 215 has been axially translated.
- handle 815 can include a flange 855 along the circumference of handle 815 .
- knob 810 is inserted over mid-portion 830 and proximal portion 835 is inserted into lumen 840 , flanges 837 and 855 keep knob 810 in place.
- Handle 815 can also include flanges 860 , which provide additional surface areas for handling apparatus 100 . Additionally, flanges 860 provide an area for the operator to hold and pull handle 815 completely away from proximal portion 835 . In other words, proximal portion 835 is no longer within lumen 840 of handle 815 .
- FIG. 10 A illustrates apparatus 100 fully assembled.
- FIG. 10 B illustrates handle 815 being pulled away and out of proximal portion 835 of outer sleeve 205 .
- handle 815 can be completely pulled away from outer sleeve 205 .
- This procedure exposes inner shaft 215 , which is appropriately sized such that it extends beyond proximal portion 835 .
- inner shaft 215 can be manually pulled out.
- Inner shaft 215 can be partially or entirely pulled out of inner sleeve 210 and outer sleeve 205 .
- inner shaft 215 enables one or more end portions (e.g., end portions 425 , 430 , and 435 ) of one or more lassos to be freed from the confinement of inner sleeve 210 .
- distal opening 155 can get larger as distal lasso 405 is freed.
- FIG. 11 is a flow diagram of a manufacturing process 1100 for fabricating a portion of apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- Process 1100 starts at 1105 where a lasso is inserted between the two layers of the braid of flexible extension 150 .
- proximal lasso 400 (see FIG. 4 ) can be disposed between inner layer 220 and outer layer 225 at proximal opening 160 .
- Proximal lasso 400 can partially or fully encircle the circumference of proximal opening 160 .
- Proximal lasso 400 can interweave between one or more of the layers of the braid. This ensures that proximal lasso 400 stays in place (along the rim of proximal opening 160 ).
- Each lasso (e.g., proximal lasso 400 or distal lasso 405 ) can have two end portions.
- the first end portion of each lasso can be secured (at 1110 ) to the distal portion of inner sleeve 210 using adhesive or other attachment methods such as tape.
- the first end portion of each lasso can be threaded through a hole (e.g., hole 410 , 415 , or 420 ) on inner sleeve 210 , wrapped partially or entirely around inner shaft 215 , threaded through the same hole or a different hole, and finally tied off with a knot. This secures the first end portion in place.
- the second end portion (e.g., portion 425 , 430 , or 435 ) of each lasso can be threaded through one of the holes (e.g., hole 410 , 415 , or 420 ) of inner shaft 210 .
- the second end portion can be threaded through one of the holes from the outside or inside of inner sleeve 210 .
- the second end portion is threaded from the outside of inner sleeve 210 .
- the second end portion can be partially or fully wrapped one or more times around inner shaft 215 . Wrapping the second end portion around inner shaft 215 increase the contact surface area between the surfaces of inner shaft 215 and the lasso portion. In this way, adequate friction force can be generated to hold the lasso in place.
- the second end portion can be threaded through a hole again once it is wrapped (partially or fully) around inner shaft 215 .
- the second end portion can be threaded through the same hole or to a different hole. For example, if the second end portion was threaded through hole 410 at 1115 , it can be re-threaded to the same hole 410 or to a different hole such as hole 420 .
- the advantages of threading through a different hole is that the length of the second portion running between the entry hole and the exit hole provides additional contact surface area. This increases friction and holding strength.
- an apparatus for delivery or retrieval of a foreign body including: a sleeve having a lumen and a first hole on a wall of the sleeve; a shaft slidably received within the lumen of the sleeve; a flexible distal extension including a braid with a first opening; and a first lasso encircling a portion of the first opening of the braid.
- the first lasso can have a first and a second end. The first end can be coupled to the sleeve. A proximal portion of the second end can be passed through the first hole and at least partially wrapped around the shaft. In this way, the shaft can hold the second end of the first lasso in place against the sleeve with an interference fit.
- the flexible distal extension can be coupled to the sleeve.
- the proximal portion of the second end can be partially wrapped around the shaft.
- the proximal portion of the second end can be fully wrapped around the shaft.
- the proximal portion of the second end can exit the first hole, from inside of the sleeve, after wrapping around a portion of the shaft.
- the proximal portion of the second end is threaded through the first hole from outside of the sleeve.
- the proximal portion of the second end can be threaded through the first hole from inside of the sleeve.
- the sleeve can also have two or more holes.
- the sleeve can have a second hole on the wall of the sleeve.
- the proximal portion of the second end can be threaded through the first hole from outside of the sleeve and through the second hole from inside of the sleeve.
- the proximal portion of the second end can be threaded through the first hole from inside of the sleeve and through the second hole from outside of the sleeve.
- the braid structure can have two layers, which can be constructed by folding back at a first fold to form two layers. Next, the two layers can be folded back inwardly at a second fold such that the first fold forms a proximal opening of a funnel and the second fold forms a distal opening of the funnel.
- the first opening of the flexible distal extension can be the same as the distal opening, and the first lasso can be embedded between the two layers of the braid. The first lasso can partially or entirely encircle the distal opening, and can be interweaved between the layers of the braid.
- the apparatus includes a second lasso encircling the proximal opening of the braid.
- a first end of the second lasso can be coupled to the sleeve, and a second end of the second lasso can be threaded through the first opening of the sleeve—from the inside or outside of the sleeve.
- a method for manufacturing a delivery-removal apparatus includes encircling a lasso at a proximal opening of a funnel shaped extension of the delivery-removal apparatus and securing the first end of the lasso to an inner sleeve of the medical device.
- the inner sleeve can include a lumen and a first hole on the sidewall of the inner sleeve.
- the method further includes threading the second end of the lasso through the first hole on the inner sleeve; inserting an inner shaft within the lumen of the sleeve; and wrapping the second end of the lasso around the inner shaft to secure the second end of the lasso.
- an apparatus for delivery or retrieval of a foreign body including: a sleeve having a lumen and a first hole in a wall of the sleeve; an elongate member slidably received within the lumen of the sleeve; a flexible distal extension with a first opening, the flexible distal extension being coupled to the sleeve; and a tether at least partially around a portion of the first opening of the flexible distal extension, where a first end of the tether can be coupled to the sleeve, where a portion of a second end of the tether passes through the first hole and around the shaft, and where the shaft can be configured to hold the second end of the first tether against the sleeve with an interference fit.
- the portion of the second end can be partially wrapped around the shaft. In some embodiments, the portion of the second end can be fully wrapped around the shaft.
- the portion of the second end exits the first hole after wrapping around a portion of the shaft.
- the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from outside of the sleeve. In other embodiments, the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from inside of the sleeve.
- the sleeve further includes a second hole on the wall of the sleeve, where the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from outside of the sleeve and through the second hole from inside of the sleeve.
- the sleeve further includes a second hole on the wall of the sleeve, where the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from inside of the sleeve and through the second hole from outside of the sleeve.
- the flexible distal extension can be folded back to form a flap with a distal opening and a proximal opening, where the first opening can be the distal opening of the flap.
- the flexible distal extension can include two layers, and the tether can be between the two layers.
- the tether can be a first tether
- the apparatus can further include a second tether at least partially around a proximal opening of the flexible distal extension.
- a first end of the second tether can be coupled to the sleeve, and a second end of the second tether lasso passes through the first opening of the sleeve.
- the apparatus can further include: a cam coupled to the elongate member; and an interface coupled to the cam, where the cam can be configured to move the inner shaft in an axial direction when the interface is moved.
Abstract
After a prolonged period in the body, an IVC filter can be substantially absorbed by the body. When this occurs, it can be very difficult and/or dangerous for the patient if the IVC filter is forcibly removed. Thus, it is desirable to have systems and methods for safely abandoning the removal procedure of the IVC filter. Example embodiments of an apparatus for safely abandoning the removal procedure of the IVC filter can include: a sleeve having a lumen and a first hole on a wall of the sleeve; a shaft slidably disposed within the lumen of the sleeve; a flexible distal extension comprising a braid structure with a first opening; and a first lasso encircling a portion of the first opening of the braid.
Description
- This application is a divisional of U.S. Application No. 17/135,104, filed Dec. 28, 2020, which is a continuation of PCT Application No. PCT/US19/39885, filed Jun. 28, 2019, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/692,260 filed Jun. 29, 2018, both of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties for all purposes.
- Various aspects of the disclosure relate to a system and method for implants and deployment devices.
- Temporary inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are placed much like permanent IVC filters, but are designed so that they may be retrieved in a subsequent endovascular procedure. As the name implies, IVC filters are placed within the IVC—a large vein in the abdomen that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. Patients that need an IVC filter typically have a high risk of having a pulmonary embolism. IVC filters are designed to capture emboli (blood clots) and prevent them from reaching the lung. Temporary IVC filters are typically removed from the patient within 2-3 weeks.
- The removal process is generally simple and can be done from the femoral vein or the internal jugular vein. However, complications during the removal process can occur, particularly, when the body has absorbed a portion of the IVC filter and thus making the removal of the IVC filter very difficult. In certain cases, where the IVC filter is substantially absorbed by the body (e.g., tissues enveloping a portion of the IVC filter), a force removal of the IVC filter can be very dangerous to the patient as too much pulling pressure, in the effort to remove the IVC filter, can tear and/or rupture the IVC.
- Accordingly, there exists a need to safely abandon the IVC filter removal process when the IVC filter has already been snared and/or captured by the IVC filter capturing device.
- Example embodiments of an apparatus for delivery and/or retrieval of a foreign body are described herein. The foreign body can be a man-made medical device (e.g., a vascular device) or a biological body (e.g., a clot or thrombus). Certain embodiments of the apparatus can include a sleeve, an elongate member received within the sleeve, a flexible distal extension associated with the sleeve, and a tether that passes through a first hole on a wall of the sleeve and at least partially around an opening in the flexible distal extension. The shaft can be configured to hold the tether in place against the sleeve. Various configurations of the apparatus, as well as methods for using and manufacturing the various configurations, are further described herein.
- Other systems, devices, methods, features and advantages of the subject matter described herein will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the subject matter described herein, and be protected by the accompanying claims. In no way should the features of the example embodiments be construed as limiting the appended claims, absent express recitation of those features in the claims.
- The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description, is better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate a plurality of embodiments and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles involved and to enable a person skilled in the relevant art(s) to make and use the disclosed technologies.
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FIG. 1 depicts an example embodiment of a delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a cut-out view of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 3A illustrates the braid tube or cylinder prior it is being folded into a two-layer braid cylinder in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 3B illustrates the flexible distal extension being formed from the two-layer braid cylinder in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the flexible distal extension, the inner shaft, the inner sleeve, and the outer sleeve in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate how one or more end portions of a lasso can be threaded through and/or secured to the inner shaft of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an everted flexible distal extension in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 8A is an exploded view of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 8B is a fully assembled view of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B are close up view (without the knob) in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 10A illustrates a fully assembled delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 10B illustrates a fully assembled delivery-removal apparatus with its handle removed in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. -
FIG. 11 is a flow diagram on how to fabricate or manufacture a portion of the delivery or removal apparatus in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. - To better understand the various functions and features of the systems and methods for delivering and/or removing a foreign body, an overview of a delivery and/or removal apparatus (referred to herein as “delivery-removal apparatus”) is provided. This overview and many embodiments herein are described in the context of use of the delivery-removal apparatus to retrieve a medical device, namely an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. However, the delivery-removal apparatus can be used with respect to other foreign bodies such as other medical devices, for example, other vascular filters, vascular occlusion devices, prosthetic devices (e.g., valves), and the like. The delivery-removal apparatus can also be used to retrieve other foreign bodies such as a clot or thrombus from within the vasculature of a subject. The delivery-removal apparatus can be likewise used to deliver man-made medical devices to the body, in the vasculature or otherwise.
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FIG. 1 illustrates anIVC filter 105 and an IVC filter delivery-removal apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.IVC filter 105 can be a conventional temporary filter having an enlarged (e.g., hooked)end interface 110 for retrieval.IVC filter 105 can also have a nubbin-type end interface that provides a surface to whichapparatus 100 can grab onto and retrieveIVC filter 105. In use,IVC filter 105 is placed within the inferior vena cava to capture any passing emboli. Typically,IVC filter 105 is removed within 2-4 weeks after being installed in the IVC. To removeIVC filter 105,apparatus 100 is used to deliver a funnel-shapedflexible extension 150 into the IVC. The funnel-shaped extension 150 is advanced until it captures or ensnares the end interface ofIVC filter 105. Funnel-shaped extension 150 can have one ormore openings end interface 110 ofIVC filter 105. Each of the one or more openings of funnel-shaped extension 150 can have a lasso (not shown) encircling a portion (or the entirety) of the one or more openings. In some embodiments, the lasso may have a slipknot. Alternatively, the lasso may not have a slipknot. In place of a lasso, each of the one or more openings can have a tether, a thread, a filament, etc., that can enable the one or more openings to be closed or contracted to a substantially closed position. - To capture
IVC filter 105, the end interface ofIVC filter 105 is guided into the one or more openings of funnel-shapedextension 150. Once the end interface is advanced inside of the one or more openings (and inside of the funnel), the one or more openings can be closed or tightened by cinching the lasso. This can be accomplished by pulling one of the two ends of the lasso. - With the lasso cinched,
IVC filter 105 is captured and can be pulled out of the IVC by retreating funnel-shapedextension 150. This can be done by slowly pullingapparatus 100 entirely out. However, after a prolonged period in the body, an IVC filter can be substantially absorbed by the body (e.g., body tissues can encompass a portion of the IVC filter). When this occurs, it can be very difficult and/or dangerous for the patient if the IVC filter is forcibly removed. Thus, it is desirable to have systems and methods for safely abandoning the removal procedure of the IVC filter. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of IVC filter delivery-removal apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.Apparatus 100 provides a simple and effective way of abandoning the IVC filter retrieval process by bailing out of the IVC filter capturing process in order to not endanger the patient by forcibly removing an IVC filter that is stuck and/or hardened on the IVC wall.Apparatus 100 can include anouter sleeve 205, aninner sleeve 210, aninner shaft 215, and a funnel-shapedflexible extension 150. Funnel-shapedflexible extension 150 can be bonded toouter sleeve 205 using adhesive, heat, tape, or other means of attachment. Alternatively,flexible extension 150 can be bonded toinner sleeve 210. Funnel-shapedflexible extension 150 can be attached at the distal end ofinner sleeve 210, which also has a lumen to receiveinner shaft 215.Flexible extension 150 can be composed of any desired material, including metals, alloys, polymers, and composites. In some embodiments,flexible extension 150 is composed of nitinol. Flexible extension can be structurally configured as a sheet, with a lattice structure, as a compilation of struts, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments,flexible extension 150 includes braid. The braid can be arranged in a single layer or with multiple layers, and that single layer, or those multiple layers, can be folded over to form an inner flap. - In the embodiment of
FIG. 2 ,flexible extension 150 includes two layers of braid, aninner braid layer 220 and anouter braid layer 225. In some embodiments, both inner andouter layers outer sleeve 205. Alternatively, both inner andouter layers inner sleeve 210. Funnel-shapedflexible extension 150 can have adistal opening 155 and aproximal opening 160. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate one method for fabricating funnel-shapedflexible extension 150 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 3A is a section view of a single-layer braid tube 300 (cylinder). In some embodiments,proximal opening 160 can be formed by folding the single-layer braid tube 300 into itself ataxis 305 to form a double-layer braid tube. After the first fold, the double-layer braid tube can have two ends. The first end isproximal opening 160, which is proximal relative to the completed construction offlexible extension 150. The second end 310 (seeFIG. 3B ) can be bonded to the distal end ofinner sleeve 210 orouter sleeve 205. Next, the double-layer tube is folded inwardly such thatproximal opening 160 is pushed inward to form afunnel 320 anddistal opening 155. In some embodiments, supporting struts (not shown) can be disposed between the layers of the braid. Each strut can extend from the distal end ofinner sleeve 210 to the rim of distal opening 155 (between the layers of the braid). Additionally, the supporting struts can be evenly spaced between each other to uniformly support the rim ofdistal opening 155. Pat. Application No. 14/965,500, filed on Dec. 10, 2015, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which discloses in detail the supporting struts as discussed above. - Referring again to
FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, the entire apparatus 100 (including outer sleeve 205) can be inserted into the IVC. Once in position,outer sleeve 205 can be pulled back to releaseflexible extension 150 into the IVC. When no longer confined byouter sleeve 205, supporting struts (not shown) can spring open (via shape-memory effect) to opendistal opening 155 and form a funnel. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of IVC delivery-removal apparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. For ease of illustration,flexible extension 150 is shown detached fromouter sleeve 205 orinner sleeve 210.Flexible extension 150 can have two lassos, one for each of the openings. Aproximal lasso 400 can encircle the perimeter ofproximal opening 160.Proximal lasso 400 can partially or fully encircle the perimeter ofproximal opening 160. In some embodiments, adistal lasso 405 can encircle the perimeter ofdistal opening 155.Distal lasso 405 can partially or fully encircle the perimeter ofdistal opening 155. - Each of distal and
proximal lassos openings 155 and 160). -
Inner sleeve 210 can include one or more holes (e.g., holes 410, 415, and 420) on the side wall ofinner sleeve 210. In some embodiments,inner sleeve 210 can have one hole. Alternatively,inner sleeve 210 can have two or more holes. Each hole provides an opening for a portion of the lasso to be threaded therethrough.Proximal lasso 400 can have two end sections, afirst end section 425, and asecond end section 430. In some embodiments,first end section 425 can be threaded through one or more of the holes oninner sleeve 210. Alternatively,first end section 425 can be bonded to the distal portion ofinner sleeve 210 using adhesive or other attaching mechanism. Asecond end section 430 ofproximal lasso 400 can be threaded through any of the holes (e.g.,hole inner sleeve 210. - As shown, first and
second end sections inner sleeve 210. Alternatively, first and second endssections inner sleeve 210. In other words,second end section 430 ofproximal lasso 400 can go from the inside to the outside ofinner sleeve 210 viahole 415 as opposed to being threaded from the outside to the inside as shown inFIG. 4 . Once threaded throughhole 415, a portion ofsecond end section 430 can be partially wrapped or fully wrapped (e.g., one or more times) aroundinner shaft 215 before being threaded out ofhole 415 again or being threaded out a different hole (e.g.,hole 410 or 420). The advantages of threading through a different hole is that the length ofsecond end portion 430 running between the entry hole and the exit hole provides additional contact surface area. This increases friction and holding strength. In some embodiments, a portion offirst end section 425 can be partially wrapped or fully wrapped aroundinner shaft 215 before being threaded out ofhole 410 or being threaded out a different hole (e.g.,hole 415 or 420). -
End section 435 ofdistal lasso 405 can be threaded throughhole 420 of inner sleeve. Alternatively,end section 435 can be threaded throughhole end section Distal lasso 405 can have a second end portion (not shown) being attached to the distal end ofinner sleeve 210. -
FIG. 5 is a close up view illustrating howproximal lasso 400 can be threaded through one or more holes ofinner sleeve 210 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, rather than being bonded or attached toinner sleeve 210,first end section 425 ofproximal lasso 400 can be threaded through one of the holes ofinner sleeve 210, such as hole 415 (or alternatively hole 410).First end section 425 can be secured in place by partially or fully wrapping aroundinner shaft 215. In some embodiments,first end section 425 can be wrapped one or more times aroundinner shaft 215 after being threaded throughhole 415. Additionally,first end section 425 can be tied off (knot 505) upon exitinghole 415. After being threaded throughhole 415 from the outside,first end section 425 can wrap aroundinner shaft 215 and exit thesame hole 415. Alternatively,first end section 425 can exit a different hole such ashole 410 or hole 420 (seeFIG. 4 ). - In some embodiments,
first end section 425 can first be threaded through the lumen ofinner sleeve 210 and through one of the holes (e.g.,hole 410 or 415) from inside the lumen ofinner sleeve 210. Before exiting through one of the holes,first end section 425 can be wrapped partially or fully aroundinner shaft 215. Upon being threaded through one of the holes,first end section 425 can be tied off or be threaded back into the lumen ofinner sleeve 210 at the same hole or at a different hole. This allowsfirst end section 425 to be securely attached toinner shaft 215 via friction forces asfirst end section 425 is being pushed against the interior wall ofinner sleeve 210. - In some embodiments, one of the end portions (e.g., first end section 425) of each lasso can be secured to
inner shaft 215 and the other end portion (e.g., second end portion 430) is threaded through one of the holes ofinner shaft 215. For example, one of the end portions of each lasso can be securely knotted or tied toinner shaft 215 via one of the holes oninner sleeve 210. The other end portion can be removably secured betweeninner shaft 215 andinner sleeve 210.Second end portion 430 can be secured toinner sleeve 210 as long asinner shaft 215 remains within the lumen ofinner sleeve 210. In other words,second end portion 430 can be held in place by means of it being betweeninner shaft 215 andinner sleeve 210. Whensecond end portion 430 is betweeninner shaft 215 andinner sleeve 210,inner shaft 215 pushessecond end portion 430 against the interior wall ofinner sleeve 210. This securessecond end portion 430 untilinner shaft 215 is retracted. To increase the friction force betweensecond end portion 430,inner shaft 215, and the interior wall ofinner sleeve 210,second end portion 430 can be partially or fully wrapped aroundinner shaft 215. This provides more surface area ofsecond end portion 430 to be pressed againstinner sleeve 210. - As shown in
FIG. 5 ,second end portion 430 can be threaded through hole 410 (or alternatively hole 415 orhole 420 ofFIG. 4 ) from the outside ofinner sleeve 210. In some embodiments,second end portion 430 is partially or entirely wrapped aroundinner shaft 215 prior to exiting out ofsame hole 410.Second end portion 430 can be wrapped around one or more times aroundinner shaft 215. In another embodiments, after wrapping aroundinner shaft 215, second end portion can exit another hole such ashole 415. - The diameters of
inner sleeve 210 andshaft 215 are sized such thatshaft 215 can freely move about the axial direction ofinner sleeve 210. Additionally, the diameters ofinner sleeve 210 andshaft 215 may be selected such thatinner shaft 215 would tightly press againstfirst end section 425 against the inner wall ofinner sleeve 210. In this way, thefirst end section 425 is tightly secured via friction effect. -
FIG. 6 illustratesinner shaft 215 having a single hole for securing an end portion of a lasso (e.g.,proximal lasso 400 or distal lasso 405) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As previously mentioned,inner shaft 215 can have one or more holes for securing an end portion of a lasso. In some embodiments,inner shaft 215 can have one hole (e.g., hole 410). An end portion of a lasso can be threaded throughhole 410 from the outside (as shown) and exit the same hole once the end portion is partially or fully wrapped aroundinner shaft 215. In some embodiments, the end portion can enterhole 410 from the inside ofinner sleeve 210 rather than from entering from the outside ofinner sleeve 210. -
FIG. 7 illustratesflexible extension 150 being everted upon the release of one or more end portions of a lasso in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, asecond end portion 430 ofproximal lasso 400 is released as inner shaft 215 (not shown) is retracted. Oncesecond end portion 430 is no longer held betweeninner shaft 215 andinner sleeve 210,second end portion 430 is free to move and is pulled out ofinner sleeve 210 asapparatus 100 is pulled back. This motion results in the eversion offlexible extension 150. In some embodiments, only one of the end portions (e.g., second end portion 430) is released asinner shaft 215 is retracted. The other end portion (e.g., first end section 425) can still be attached or bonded to the distal end ofinner sleeve 210. In some embodiments, both end portions can be threaded through one or more holes ofinner sleeve 210 and both end portions can be released onceinner shaft 215 is retracted. The release of one or more end portions causesflexible extension 150 to evert asproximal lasso 400 is no longer cinchingproximal opening 160 and holding it in the inverted position. -
FIG. 8A is an exploded view of apparatus 100 (without flexible extension 150) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.Apparatus 100 includesouter sleeve 205,inner sleeve 210,inner shaft 215, acam 805, aknob 810, and ahandle 815.Outer sleeve 205 can have a conicaldistal end 820 and alumen 825 to receiveinner sleeve 210, which can be secured withinlumen 825 ofouter sleeve 205 using adhesive (865 ofFIG. 8B ).Outer sleeve 205 can also have a mid-portion 830 with a larger lumen or internal opening (not shown) tohouse cam 805.Mid-portion 830 can have aflange 837 to keepknob 810 in position once it is inserted overmid-portion 830. The outer diameter ofproximal portion 835 ofouter sleeve 205 can be smaller thanmid-portion 830. In this way,proximal portion 835 can be inserted into alumen 840 ofhandle 815. In some embodiments, handle 815 can have a removable cap, such as a screw cap (not shown), on the proximal end, which provides the operator access to pull backinner shaft 215 to release the IVC filter. -
Knob 810 includes inner threads (not shown) on the wall oflumen 845. The inner threads ofknob 810 mate with the threads oncam 805. Asknob 810 turns,cam 805 is translated along the axial direction ofouter sleeve 205. For example,cam 805 can be translated towardhandle 815 by rotatingknob 810 in one direction and can be translated towarddistal end 820 by rotatingknob 810 in another direction. The directions of rotation and axial movement depend on the thread direction of the threads (i.e., left or right handed threads).Inner shaft 215 can be secured tocam 805 at opening orhole 850. Adhesive can be used to tightly secureinner shaft 215 tocam 805. In this way, whencam 805 is translatedinner shaft 215 will also be translated. In some embodiments, the translation motion ofinner shaft 215 can pull one or more end portions of one or more lassos toward the proximal direction (which is toward handle 815). This motion can causedistal opening 155 and/orproximal opening 160 to become smaller or substantially closed as one of the end portions of the lasso (e.g.,proximal lasso 400 or distal lasso 405) is pulled toward the proximal direction. In this way,end interface 110 ofIVC filter 105 can be captured and secured byflexible extension 150. - Referring now to
FIGS. 9A and 9B , which illustrate the translations of cam 805 (and thereby inner shaft 215) in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 9A illustratescam 805 in the starting position wheredistal end 905 ofinner shaft 215 is in a position closest to the distal end ofapparatus 100, which is near the IVC filter whenapparatus 100 is inside the IVC during a retrieval procedure.FIG. 9B illustratescam 805 in the final position, after being translated by the rotation movements of knob 810 (not shown here, seeFIG. 8B ). As shown,cam 805 has moved axially toward the proximal direction. This translation motion ofcam 805 also movesinner shaft 215 toward the proximal direction. In other words,inner shaft 215 is retracted intoinner sleeve 210 ascam 805 is axially translated toward the proximal direction.Inner sleeve 210 remains securely stationary as it can be adhesively affixed toouter sleeve 205 using an adhesive 1010. Other means of securely affixinginner sleeve 210 toouter sleeve 205 can be employed such as tape or friction by sizingouter sleeve 210 and the lumen ofouter sleeve 205 appropriately to achieve a substantially tight fit. - In some embodiments,
outer sleeve 205 can include a window orslot 915.Inner sleeve 210 can be appropriately sized to have a length such that it would not span the entire length ofwindow 915. In this way,inner shaft 215 can be visible throughwindow 915 and thereby allow the operator to confirm the translation ofinner shaft 215. In some embodiments,inner shaft 215 can be marked or edged with a visible marking (not shown) to enable the operator to confirm thatinner shaft 215 has been axially translated. - Referring again to
FIG. 8A , handle 815 can include aflange 855 along the circumference ofhandle 815. Onceknob 810 is inserted overmid-portion 830 andproximal portion 835 is inserted intolumen 840,flanges knob 810 in place. Handle 815 can also includeflanges 860, which provide additional surface areas forhandling apparatus 100. Additionally,flanges 860 provide an area for the operator to hold and pullhandle 815 completely away fromproximal portion 835. In other words,proximal portion 835 is no longer withinlumen 840 ofhandle 815. -
FIG. 10A illustratesapparatus 100 fully assembled.FIG. 10B illustrates handle 815 being pulled away and out ofproximal portion 835 ofouter sleeve 205. As previously stated, complications can occur during the IVC filter retrieval process. If the retrieval process needs to be abandoned, in some embodiments, handle 815 can be completely pulled away fromouter sleeve 205. This procedure exposesinner shaft 215, which is appropriately sized such that it extends beyondproximal portion 835. To abandon the IVC filter retrieval process,inner shaft 215 can be manually pulled out.Inner shaft 215 can be partially or entirely pulled out ofinner sleeve 210 andouter sleeve 205. The complete retraction ofinner shaft 215 enables one or more end portions (e.g., endportions inner sleeve 210. This allowsproximal opening 160 offlexible extension 150 to be everted onceinner sleeve 210 is pulled out of the IVC. This can be achieved by pullingouter sleeve 205 away from the patient. In some embodiments,distal opening 155 can get larger asdistal lasso 405 is freed. -
FIG. 11 is a flow diagram of amanufacturing process 1100 for fabricating a portion ofapparatus 100 in accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure.Process 1100 starts at 1105 where a lasso is inserted between the two layers of the braid offlexible extension 150. For example, proximal lasso 400 (seeFIG. 4 ) can be disposed betweeninner layer 220 andouter layer 225 atproximal opening 160.Proximal lasso 400 can partially or fully encircle the circumference ofproximal opening 160.Proximal lasso 400 can interweave between one or more of the layers of the braid. This ensures thatproximal lasso 400 stays in place (along the rim of proximal opening 160). - Each lasso (e.g.,
proximal lasso 400 or distal lasso 405) can have two end portions. The first end portion of each lasso can be secured (at 1110) to the distal portion ofinner sleeve 210 using adhesive or other attachment methods such as tape. Alternatively, the first end portion of each lasso can be threaded through a hole (e.g.,hole inner sleeve 210, wrapped partially or entirely aroundinner shaft 215, threaded through the same hole or a different hole, and finally tied off with a knot. This secures the first end portion in place. - At 1115, the second end portion (e.g.,
portion hole inner shaft 210. The second end portion can be threaded through one of the holes from the outside or inside ofinner sleeve 210. In some embodiments, the second end portion is threaded from the outside ofinner sleeve 210. At 1120, the second end portion can be partially or fully wrapped one or more times aroundinner shaft 215. Wrapping the second end portion aroundinner shaft 215 increase the contact surface area between the surfaces ofinner shaft 215 and the lasso portion. In this way, adequate friction force can be generated to hold the lasso in place. - At 1125, the second end portion can be threaded through a hole again once it is wrapped (partially or fully) around
inner shaft 215. The second end portion can be threaded through the same hole or to a different hole. For example, if the second end portion was threaded throughhole 410 at 1115, it can be re-threaded to thesame hole 410 or to a different hole such ashole 420. The advantages of threading through a different hole is that the length of the second portion running between the entry hole and the exit hole provides additional contact surface area. This increases friction and holding strength. - The embodiments described herein are restated and expanded upon in the following paragraphs without explicit reference to the figures. In many embodiments, an apparatus for delivery or retrieval of a foreign body is provided, the apparatus including: a sleeve having a lumen and a first hole on a wall of the sleeve; a shaft slidably received within the lumen of the sleeve; a flexible distal extension including a braid with a first opening; and a first lasso encircling a portion of the first opening of the braid. The first lasso can have a first and a second end. The first end can be coupled to the sleeve. A proximal portion of the second end can be passed through the first hole and at least partially wrapped around the shaft. In this way, the shaft can hold the second end of the first lasso in place against the sleeve with an interference fit. Further, the flexible distal extension can be coupled to the sleeve.
- In some embodiments, the proximal portion of the second end can be partially wrapped around the shaft. Alternatively, the proximal portion of the second end can be fully wrapped around the shaft. The proximal portion of the second end can exit the first hole, from inside of the sleeve, after wrapping around a portion of the shaft.
- In some embodiments, the proximal portion of the second end is threaded through the first hole from outside of the sleeve. Alternatively, the proximal portion of the second end can be threaded through the first hole from inside of the sleeve.
- The sleeve can also have two or more holes. In some embodiments, the sleeve can have a second hole on the wall of the sleeve. The proximal portion of the second end can be threaded through the first hole from outside of the sleeve and through the second hole from inside of the sleeve. Alternatively, the proximal portion of the second end can be threaded through the first hole from inside of the sleeve and through the second hole from outside of the sleeve.
- The braid structure can have two layers, which can be constructed by folding back at a first fold to form two layers. Next, the two layers can be folded back inwardly at a second fold such that the first fold forms a proximal opening of a funnel and the second fold forms a distal opening of the funnel. The first opening of the flexible distal extension can be the same as the distal opening, and the first lasso can be embedded between the two layers of the braid. The first lasso can partially or entirely encircle the distal opening, and can be interweaved between the layers of the braid.
- In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a second lasso encircling the proximal opening of the braid. A first end of the second lasso can be coupled to the sleeve, and a second end of the second lasso can be threaded through the first opening of the sleeve—from the inside or outside of the sleeve.
- In yet another embodiment, a method for manufacturing a delivery-removal apparatus is described herein. The method includes encircling a lasso at a proximal opening of a funnel shaped extension of the delivery-removal apparatus and securing the first end of the lasso to an inner sleeve of the medical device. The inner sleeve can include a lumen and a first hole on the sidewall of the inner sleeve. The method further includes threading the second end of the lasso through the first hole on the inner sleeve; inserting an inner shaft within the lumen of the sleeve; and wrapping the second end of the lasso around the inner shaft to secure the second end of the lasso.
- In many embodiments, an apparatus for delivery or retrieval of a foreign body is provided, the apparatus including: a sleeve having a lumen and a first hole in a wall of the sleeve; an elongate member slidably received within the lumen of the sleeve; a flexible distal extension with a first opening, the flexible distal extension being coupled to the sleeve; and a tether at least partially around a portion of the first opening of the flexible distal extension, where a first end of the tether can be coupled to the sleeve, where a portion of a second end of the tether passes through the first hole and around the shaft, and where the shaft can be configured to hold the second end of the first tether against the sleeve with an interference fit.
- In some embodiments, the portion of the second end can be partially wrapped around the shaft. In some embodiments, the portion of the second end can be fully wrapped around the shaft.
- In some embodiments, the portion of the second end exits the first hole after wrapping around a portion of the shaft.
- In some embodiments, the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from outside of the sleeve. In other embodiments, the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from inside of the sleeve.
- In some embodiments, the sleeve further includes a second hole on the wall of the sleeve, where the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from outside of the sleeve and through the second hole from inside of the sleeve.
- In some embodiments, the sleeve further includes a second hole on the wall of the sleeve, where the portion of the second end passes through the first hole from inside of the sleeve and through the second hole from outside of the sleeve.
- In some embodiments, the flexible distal extension can be folded back to form a flap with a distal opening and a proximal opening, where the first opening can be the distal opening of the flap. The flexible distal extension can include two layers, and the tether can be between the two layers.
- In some embodiments, the tether can be a first tether, and the apparatus can further include a second tether at least partially around a proximal opening of the flexible distal extension. A first end of the second tether can be coupled to the sleeve, and a second end of the second tether lasso passes through the first opening of the sleeve.
- In some embodiments, the apparatus can further include: a cam coupled to the elongate member; and an interface coupled to the cam, where the cam can be configured to move the inner shaft in an axial direction when the interface is moved.
- It should be noted that all features, elements, components, functions, and steps described with respect to any embodiment provided herein are intended to be freely combinable and substitutable with those from any other embodiment. If a certain feature, element, component, function, or step is described with respect to only one embodiment, then it should be understood that that feature, element, component, function, or step can be used with every other embodiment described herein unless explicitly stated otherwise. This paragraph therefore serves as antecedent basis and written support for the introduction of claims, at any time, that combine features, elements, components, functions, and steps from different embodiments, or that substitute features, elements, components, functions, and steps from one embodiment with those of another, even if the following description does not explicitly state, in a particular instance, that such combinations or substitutions are possible. It is explicitly acknowledged that express recitation of every possible combination and substitution is overly burdensome, especially given that the permissibility of each and every such combination and substitution will be readily recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.
- In many instances, entities are described herein as being coupled to other entities. It should be understood that the terms “coupled” and “connected” (or any of their forms) are used interchangeably herein and, in both cases, are generic to the direct coupling of two entities (without any non-negligible intervening entities) and the indirect coupling of two entities (with one or more non-negligible intervening entities). Where entities are shown as being directly coupled together, or described as coupled together without description of any intervening entity, it should be understood that those entities can be indirectly coupled together as well unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
- As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
- The examples and embodiments provided herein are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the application or claims provided herein. It will be understood that the specific embodiments disclosed herein and the systems, components, methods, etc. described herein need not take the specific form described, but can instead be applied in various different or additional manners consistent with the present disclosure and claims. It will further be understood that the present disclosure need not take the specific form explicitly described herein, and the present disclosure is intended to include changes variations thereof, consistent with the appended claims and the present disclosure, for example, to optimize the subject matter described herein. The disclosed subject matter is not limited to any single or specific embodiment described herein, but rather should be construed in breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims.
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1. A method for manufacturing a medical device, the method comprising:
encircling a lasso at a proximal opening of a funnel shaped extension, wherein the lasso has a first and second end;
securing the first end of the lasso to an inner sleeve of the medical device, wherein the inner sleeve comprises a lumen and a first hole on its sidewall;
threading the second end of the lasso through the first hole on the inner sleeve;
inserting an inner shaft within the lumen of the sleeve; and
wrapping the second end of the lasso around the inner shaft to secure the second end of the lasso.
2. The method of claim 13, wherein the second end of the lasso is partially wrapped around the inner shaft.
3. The method of claim 13, wherein the second end of the lasso is fully wrapped around the inner shaft.
4. The method of claim 13 further comprising threading the second end of the lasso back through the first hole after being wrapped around the inner shaft.
5. The method of claim 13 further comprising threading the second end of the lasso through a second hole of the inner sleeve after being wrapped around the inner shaft.
6. The method of claim 13 further comprising a second lasso encircling the proximal opening of the braid, wherein a first end of the second lasso is coupled to the sleeve, and a second end of the second lasso is threaded through the first opening of the sleeve.
7. The method of claim 13, wherein threading the second end of the lasso through the first hole comprises threading the second end of the lasso from outside of the inner sleeve.
8. The method of claim 13, wherein threading the second end of the lasso through the first hole comprises threading the second end of the lasso from inside of the inner sleeve.
9. The method of claim 13 further comprising attaching the inner shaft to a cam configured to move the inner shaft in an axial direction.
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