Patent ID: 8608687
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An endoscopic system comprising: a multi-lumen catheter having a proximal and distal end, wherein the catheter comprises an inflatable balloon affixed to the distal end of the catheter in fluid communication with a first lumen, and a hollow needle housed within the multi-lumen catheter for independent movement relative to the inflatable balloon; a controller that is attachable to the multi-lumen catheter and configured with a first portion, coupled to the catheter, to advance the catheter distally for placing the inflatable balloon at the desired site and a second portion, coupled to the hollow needle, to advance the hollow needle; and a port for a guidewire, wherein the port is configured to allow the guidewire to travel within the hollow needle, wherein the hollow needle and the guidewire are configured to be extended and retracted independently of each other at a desired site within a patient.