Patent ID: 6162195
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
An apparatus for percutaneously accessing the pericardial space, comprising:an outer tubular body having:a substantially cylindrical wall enclosing a lumen, said cylindrical wall having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said distal portion having a distal end;a distal wall sealing said lumen at said distal end;said cylindrical wall having an aperture in said distal portion, said aperture being in fluid communication with said lumen; andsaid cylindrical wall having a flat surface surrounding said aperture;a piercing body slidable within said outer tubular body, said piercing body including:a body wall enclosing a lumen;a piercing end;a trailing end opposite said piercing end; anda seal arrangement, said seal arrangement located in a chamber formed between said outer tubular body and said piercing body.