Patent ID: 6071271
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A system for employing blood management during cardiac surgical procedures comprising at least:a. an aortic occlusion catheter designed for percutaneous introduction into a peripheral vessel and for antegrade introduction of cardioplegia solution into the coronary arteries, said aortic occlusion catheter being advantageously positioned in the ascending aorta, and further providing a balloon positioned at the base of the ascending aorta just cephalid to the junction of the coronary arteries, said balloon providing for occlusion of the ascending aorta upon inflation;b. a femoral access arterial return catheter designed for percutaneous introduction into a femoral artery, said femoral access arterial return catheter positioned within a femoral artery and extended slightly therein to facilitate perfusion of the body with oxygenated blood, and terminating in a flexible tip comprising at least one exit hole designed to deter expulsive oxygenated blood flow therefrom; andc. a femoral access venous return catheter designed for percutaneous introduction into a femoral vein, said femoral access venous return catheter terminating in a flexible tip comprising a plurality of inlet openings to accommodate venous blood drainage from a right atrium.