Patent ID: 7363072
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for occluding a coronary sinus vein and removing contrast from blood upstream of an occluded portion of said coronary sinus vein before permitting a remnant of said contrast to enter body circulatory systems via said blood, said apparatus comprising: a catheter having: a balloon tip on one end for insertion into and occlusion of said vein, said balloon tip comprising a bend; and a suction device for removing said contrast by suctioning through said catheter; and a controller for starting and stopping said suction device at specific times; said suction device comprising a syringe for suctioning said contrast through a lumen of said catheter that extends distal to a balloon of said balloon tip, wherein said controller comprises: manual manipulation interface on a plunger of a syringe for beginning and ending suctioning, and visual means for monitoring said vein for determining a presence of said contrast in said vein prior to beginning or ending said suctioning.