Patent ID: 8585678
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of delivering fluid into the right and left renal arteries of a patient in conjunction with a radiographic contrast material administration procedure, comprising: administering a radiographic contrast material to the patient; placing a localized bifurcated drug delivery system within an abdominal aorta of the patient; wherein the localized bifurcated drug delivery system comprises a first sub-catheter and a second sub-catheter extending distally from a bifurcation location; maneuvering the first sub-catheter of the localized drug delivery system from the abdominal aorta into the right renal artery of the patient; maneuvering the second sub-catheter of the localized drug delivery system from the abdominal aorta into the left renal artery of the patient; delivering an amount of fluid through the localized drug delivery system; passing a first portion of the amount of fluid through the first sub-catheter and into the right renal artery; passing a second portion of the amount of fluid through the second sub-catheter and into the left renal artery; and simultaneously performing an interventional procedure on the patient such that the interventional procedure and the localized drug delivery are performed through a single percutaneous access.