Patent ID: 6165197
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
A rapid exchange type catheter comprising:a) a distal shaft section having a distal end, a distal port in the distal end, a proximal port spaced a distance of at least 10 cm proximal to the distal port, a first lumen extending from the distal port to the proximal port, a second lumen extending distally to a location proximal to the distal end of the distal shaft section, and an inflatable member on the distal shaft section having an interior in fluid communication with the second lumen; andb) a single lumen tubular proximal shaft section substantially longer than the distal shaft section having a distal end, a distal port in the distal end and a third lumen extending therein to and in fluid communication with the port in the distal end of the proximal shaft section, with the distal end of the proximal shaft section extending into the second lumen of the distal shaft section to a location spaced proximal to the inflatable member.