Patent ID: 6095997
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
An intraluminal shunt apparatus for administration of fluid into a vessel while maintaining blood perfusion through the vessel, said apparatus comprising:a primary tubular member adapted for insertion into said vessel, said primary tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end;at least one blood perfusion lumen defining a perfusion path through the primary tubular member;at least one independent fluid delivery lumen extending longitudinally along at least a portion of said primary tubular member;at least one secondary tubular member coupled to said primary tubular member, said secondary tubular member having at least one inner lumen in fluid communication with said at least one independent fluid delivery lumen; anda fluid directing member having a portion located proximately to an intersection of said fluid delivery lumen and said inner lumen, said portion adapted to selectively obstruct flow in either a proximal or a distal direction of said fluid delivery lumen.