Patent ID: 8251978
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A system for accessing lumens in living beings for the facilitation of intraluminal medical procedures, said system comprising a first catheter, a catheter extension, and a control member; wherein said catheter extension comprises a proximal end and a distal end; wherein said control member is attached to at least the proximal end of said catheter extension and extending proximally therefrom, said control member further comprising at least proximal end and a distal end, said distal end extending beyond said distal end of said catheter extension; wherein said catheter extension is slidably arranged within said first catheter, and further wherein said catheter extension and said first catheter together define a contiguous channel for aspiration of at least one of fluid and debris from said living beings; wherein said contiguous aspiration channel that is defined by said first catheter is of a larger cross-sectional area than said contiguous aspiration channel defined by said catheter extension; and wherein said catheter extension has a length that is less than that of said first catheter; and wherein said control member is arranged to cause axial movement of said catheter extension with respect to said first catheter in response to an application of axial force at the proximal end of said control member.