Patent ID: 6248092
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
An elongated intravascular catheter comprising:a generally tubular distal catheter shaft section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a single lumen extending therein to a port in the distal end, said distal shaft section having no more than one lumen and being configured for advancement through a patient's blood vessel;an elongated proximal catheter shaft section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a single lumen extending therein to a port in the distal end, said proximal shaft section having no more than one lumen and being releasably connected to the distal shaft section so that the lumen of the distal shaft section is in fluid communication with the lumen in the proximal shaft section; anda balloon on the distal shaft section having an interior in fluid communication with the lumen of the distal shaft section and the lumen of the proximal shaft section.