Patent ID: 6638243
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A medical device, comprising:an inner tubular member having a proximal end, a proximal opening, a distal end, a distal opening, and an inner lumen extending at least partially therethrough; an outer tubular member disposed adjacent the inner tubular member, the outer tubular member having a proximal end, a proximal opening, a distal end, a distal opening, and an outer lumen extending at least partially therethrough; and a balloon coupled to the outer tubular member adjacent the distal end thereof; wherein the inner lumen is in fluid communication with the balloon; wherein the distal opening of the inner tubular member is located at a position that is distal of the balloon; wherein the distal opening of the outer tubular member is located at a position that is proximal of the balloon.