Apparatus for facilitating delivery of at least one device to a target site in a body

摘要

An apparatus ( 10 ) for facilitating delivery of at least one device ( 100 ) to a target site ( 14 ) in a body ( 16 ) includes a tubular member ( 12 ) having a tubular side wall ( 40 ) with an inner surface ( 44 ) and an opposite outer surface ( 46 ). The inner surface defines an inner lumen ( 50 ) of the member ( 12 ) extending from a proximal end ( 30 ) of the member to a distal end ( 32 ) of the member. The member ( 12 ) is insertable into the body ( 16 ) to position the distal end ( 32 ) at a predetermined position relative to the target site. The apparatus ( 10 ) also includes at least one port ( 70 ) positioned between the inner surface ( 44 ) and the outer surface ( 46 ). The at least one port ( 70 ) extends from the proximal end ( 30 ) toward the distal end ( 32 ) and exits the side wall ( 40 ) at a predetermined position relative to the distal end.