A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a common distal lumen. The biliary catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion defining an ancillary lumen and a distal portion defining a common guidewire and ancillary lumen. The common distal lumen reduces the profile of the distal portion of the shaft. The elongate shaft also includes a proximal guidewire port disposed between the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the shaft to facilitate single operator use. A seal may be disposed adjacent the proximal guidewire port to thereby seal the port. Preferably, the shaft includes a single lumen distal portion and a bi-lumen proximal portion. The single lumen distal portion of the shaft may be curved and may include a tapered or spherically shaped distal tip.
申请公布号
WO0166178(A9)
申请公布日期
2002.10.24
申请号
WO2001US05005
申请日期
2001.02.15
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
发明人
CARRILLO, OSCAR, R., JR.;YEARICK, JAMES;ALLMAN, ROBERT, C.;DE TOLEDO, FERNANDO, ALVAREZ;CIANNELLA, MICHAEL;EVANS, STEPHEN, C.