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Patent US7815642 - Impact-driven intraosseous needle - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Advanced Patent Search | Web History | Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsAn apparatus for penetrating a bone marrow of a bone is provided. The apparatus includes a housing comprising a handle and a trigger mechanism, a spring-loaded assembly comprising a rod and a shaft; and a connector comprising a first end operable to connect to the drive shaft and a second end operable...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7815642?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7815642 - Impact-driven intraosseous needlePublication numberUS7815642 B2Publication typeGrantApplication number11/064,156Publication date19 Oct 2010Filing date23 Feb 2005Priority date26 Jan 2004Also published asUS20050165403US20110028976InventorsLarry J. MillerOriginal AssigneeVidacare CorporationComerica BankU.S. Classification606/79604/136606/182International ClassificationA61B17/064A61B17/92A61B10/02A61B17/00A61B17/068A61B10/00A61B17/34A61M5/20A61B17/32Cooperative ClassificationA61B2010/0258A61B17/3476A61M5/158A61B17/068A61M2005/1585A61B2017/00398A61B10/025A61B19/34A61M2210/02A61B17/3472A61B10/0283A61B17/0642A61B17/32002A61B17/1637A61B17/32053A61M2005/1581A61B2017/00734A61B2217/005A61B2017/925A61B2017/0046A61B19/201A61B2019/4868European ClassificationA61B17/32E2A61B17/3205GA61B10/02P4A61B17/34PA61B17/34LReferencesPatent Citations (104)Non-Patent Citations (80)Referenced by (1)External LinksUSPTOUSPTO AssignmentEspacenetImpact-driven intraosseous needleUS 7815642 B2Abstract An apparatus for penetrating a bone marrow of a bone is provided. The apparatus includes a housing comprising a handle and a trigger mechanism, a spring-loaded assembly comprising a rod and a shaft; and a connector comprising a first end operable to connect to the drive shaft and a second end operable to attach to a penetrator hub. The penetrator hub includes a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow.
1. An apparatus for penetrating a bone and providing access to associated bone marrow disposed within the bone comprising:
a housing having a handle and a trigger mechanism operable to be compressed by an operator to activate a spring-loaded mechanism disposed with the housing;
the spring-load mechanism operable to propel portions of a penetrator assembly into the bone to access the associated bone marrow;
the spring-loaded mechanism comprising at least one spring disposed on a rod;
the rod comprising a first end and a second end with a shaft extending from the second end of the rod;
a sleeve slidably disposed over the rod and extending from the first end of the rod;
a ratchet mechanism operable to move the sleeve in a forward direction and compress the at least one spring of the spring-loaded assembly in a back-to-front direction;
a plurality of teeth disposed on exterior portions of the sleeve;
the ratchet mechanism including a first pawl and a second pawl;
the first pawl and the second pawl operable to engage the plurality of teeth disposed on the sleeve;
the ratchet mechanism including a ratchet lever operably engaged with the first pawl whereby compressing the ratchet lever by an operator when the first pawl is engaged with the plurality of teeth moves the sleeve in the back-to-front direction to compress the at least one spring;
the second pawl operable to hold the sleeve and maintain compression of the at least one spring;
a connector having a first end operable to releasably attach to the drive shaft and a second end of the connector operable to releasably attach to a first end of a penetrator hub;
a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow extending from a second end of the penetrator hub;
a longitudinal passageway extending through the length of the penetrator;
a trocar extending from the second end of the connector; and
the trocar slidably disposed in the longitudinal passageway of the penetrator when the connector is releasably engaged with the penetrator hub.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the handle further comprises an ergonomically designed shape suitable for grasping by a hand of the operator to compress the trigger mechanism.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the ratchet mechanism is operable to compress the at least one spring from back to front.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the housing comprises a mechanism to adjust tension in the spring-loaded assembly.
5. An apparatus for penetrating a bone and providing access to associated bone marrow disposed within the bone comprising:
the spring-loaded mechanism having at least one spring disposed on a rod;
a plurality of teeth disposed on exterior portions of the rod;
a ratchet mechanism operable to move rod and compress the at least one spring of the spring-loaded assembly in front-to-back direction;
the first pawl and the second pawl operable to engage the plurality of teeth disposed on the rod;
the ratchet mechanism including a ratchet lever operably engaged with the first pawl whereby compressing the ratchet lever by an operator when the first pawl is engaged with the plurality of teeth moves the rod in the front-to-back direction to compress the at least one spring;
the second pawl operable to hold the rod and maintain compression of the at least one spring;
6. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the handle further comprises an ergonomically designed shape suitable for grasping by a hand of the operator to compress the trigger mechanism. Description
RELATED APPLICATION This continuation-in-part application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/547,868 entitled �Impact-Driven Intraosseous Needle� filed Feb. 26, 2004.
This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/042,912, filed Jan. 25, 2005 claiming the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/539,171 entitled �Manual Interosseous Device� filed Jan. 26, 2004.
TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is related in general to a medical device to access the bone marrow of a bone and specifically to an apparatus and method for penetrating the bone marrow and inserting a penetrator or needle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with teachings of the present invention, an apparatus for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone is provided. The apparatus includes a housing having a handle and a trigger mechanism, a spring-loaded assembly comprising at least one spring, a rod and a shaft, a connector having a first end operable to connect to the shaft and a second end operable to attach to a penetrator hub. The penetrator hub includes a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow.
In an alternate embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for penetrating the bone marrow is provided which includes a housing having a handle and a trigger mechanism, a spring-loaded assembly comprising at least one spring, a rod, a sleeve operable to slide over the rod and a shaft, a connector having a first end operable to connect to the drive shaft and a second end operable to attach to a penetrator hub, the penetrator hub having a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow and a ratchet mechanism comprising a ratchet lever operable to compress the spring.
In another embodiment of the invention a method of accessing the bone marrow of a bone is provided which includes applying an apparatus including a housing having a handle and a trigger mechanism, a spring-loaded assembly having at least one spring, a rod and a shaft, a connector comprising a first end operable to connect to the shaft and a second end operable to attach to a penetrator hub, the penetrator hub having a penetrator operable to access the bone marrow, to a bone overlying bone marrow, activating the trigger mechanism of the apparatus, detaching the apparatus from the connector and detaching the connector from the penetrator hub.
Apparatus and methods incorporating teachings of the present invention may be used to access the bone marrow of any bone in a human or animal's body for any purpose including the delivery of fluids, medications, drugs, chemicals and any other bioactive substances including blood. Teachings of the present invention may also be used for harvesting bone marrow and/or stem cell. Teachings of the present invention may also be used to access body tissue or body cavities other than bone marrow in a human or animal species.
FIG. 1A shows an example illustration of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 1B shows an example illustration of a trigger mechanism of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 1C shows an example illustration of a penetrator assembly for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 2A shows an example illustration of a use of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 2B shows an example illustration of a use of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 3A shows an example illustration of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 3B shows an example illustration of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone;
FIG. 3C shows an example illustration of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone; and
FIG. 4 shows an example illustration of an apparatus operable for penetrating the bone marrow of a bone.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Some preferred embodiments of the invention and its advantages are best understood by reference to FIGS. 1A-4 wherein like numbers refer to same and like parts.
Various aspects of the present invention may be described with respect to treating human patients. However, apparatus and methods incorporating teachings of the present invention may be used to treat veterinary patients as well.
There are times when the availability or advisability of having a battery-powered driver for intraosseous (IO) access is not possible. Such conditions may involve military special operations where extreme temperatures and severe weight restrictions limit what can be carried into battle. The same may be true for civilian emergency medical services (EMS), or first responders, where long shelf life and infrequent use make the convenience of a battery-powered driver impractical. For this reason, an impact-driven device offers certain advantages over a battery-powered driver. Impact-driven technology is analogous to a nail gun, in that stored energy in the form of a compressed spring may be used to propel a bone-penetrating needle into the bone marrow. Once the needle is positioned in the bone marrow it may be used for infusing fluids and drugs into the body. Current impact-driven devices lack the ability to modulate the firing force of the needle, lack an effective safety mechanism and lack a handle which can be firmly grasped and pointed in only one direction, at an intended target.
When an impact-driven device is used, a trigger may be compressed by an operator to activate or fire a spring-loaded mechanism and propel a penetrator or needle into the bone marrow of a bone. An impact-driven device may also serve as a useful backup in cases where a battery-powered driver fails to function, for example, due to a depleted power supply.
FIGS. 1A and 1B show one embodiment of an impact-driven apparatus driver 10 a wherein housing 11 includes handle 12 and trigger mechanism 14. Handle 12 may be formed in a variety of shapes, such as a pistol-type grip shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B. A pistol-shaped housing allows apparatus 10 a to be grasped in the palm of the hand in an intuitive manner by an operator, i.e. when grasped it can only be fired in one direction, at an intended target. This aspect of the invention is important to prevent inadvertent firing of apparatus 10 a. Housing 11 may be formed from materials satisfactory for multiple uses or may be formed from materials satisfactory for one time or disposable use. Other handle shapes (not expressly shown) may also be used with an impact driven device such as a T-shaped handle, or any other ergonomically-designed shape suitable for grasping with the hand or fingers during insertion of a penetrator.
Apparatus 10 a includes spring-loaded assembly 16. In one embodiment of the invention, spring-loaded assembly 16 includes spring 18, rod 20 and shaft 22. Spring 18 may be coiled and is configured to surround rod 20. Rod 20 includes a first end and a second end. Second end of rod 20 includes circular protrusion 24 and shaft 22. Circular protrusion 24 holds spring 18 in position and maintains the position of spring 18 on rod 20. Circular protrusion 24 is configured to engage with trigger mechanism 14 described below. Shaft 22 is configured to attach to connector 180. In one embodiment, spring-loaded assembly includes spring 18 which may be configured to surround rod 20. When spring 18 is in a compressed position, as shown in FIG. 1A, apparatus 10 a is in a cocked or loaded state, capable of propelling penetrator assembly 160 into the bone marrow of a bone. In alternate embodiments of the invention a spring-loaded mechanism may include one or more springs, a coiled spring, a leaf spring or a bellows (not expressly shown). Shaft 22 as shown in FIG. 1A may have five sides. Corresponding opening 186 as shown in FIG. 1C may also include five sides compatible with releasably receiving drive shaft 22. In other embodiments (not expressly shown), shaft 22 may be substantially round or square or any other shape or configuration suitable for attachment to a connector of a penetrator assembly. Shaft 22 may be magnetized in order to attach to metallic disc 70 embedded in penetrator assembly 160 as shown in FIG. 1C (described below). Other types of connectors may include an O-ring mechanism or a ball and detent mechanism (not expressly shown).
FIG. 1B shows a close-up view of trigger mechanism 14. In one embodiment, trigger mechanism 14 includes trigger button 30 that may be compressed by an operator to release spring-loaded assembly 16 and activate apparatus 10 a to propel penetrator assembly 160 into the bone marrow of a bone. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, compression of trigger button 30 moves trigger plate 31 against adjacent portions of L-shaped bar 34 to compress trigger spring 36 and rotate L-shaped bar 34 relative to pivot pin 35. Rotation of L-shaped bar 34 allows end projection 38 of L-shaped bar 34 to move away from circular protrusion 24 of rod 20 thereby releasing spring 18 of spring-loaded assembly 16 and activating or firing penetrator assembly 160 into the bone marrow of a bone. End projection 38 may be formed as a simple protrusion as shown or it may be configured in the shape of a pawl or clip (not expressly shown). In one embodiment, trigger button 30 may include safety pin hole 32 and an associated safety pin (not expressly shown). When a safety pin is inserted into safety pin hole 32 apparatus 10 a cannot be fired thereby avoiding inadvertent firing of apparatus 10 a at an unintended target.
Shaft or attachment 22 may be releasably engaged with end 181 of connector 180 as shown in FIG. 3C. Inner penetrator or trocar 220 extends from end 182 of connector 180. Connector 180 and attached inner penetrator 220 may be releasably engaged with each other by Luer type fittings, threaded connections or other suitable fittings formed on first end 201 of hub 200. Outer penetrator 210 extends from second end 202 of hub 200.
As shown in FIG. 1C, penetrator assembly 160 may include connector 180, and associated hub 200, outer penetrator 210 and inner penetrator 220. Penetrator assembly 160 may include an outer penetrator such as a cannula, hollow tube or hollow drill bit and an inner penetrator such as a stylet or trocar. Various types of stylets and/or trocars may be disposed within an outer penetrator. For some applications outer penetrator or cannula 210 may be described as a generally elongated tube sized to receive inner penetrator or stylet 220 therein. Portions of inner penetrator 220 may be disposed within longitudinal passageway 184 extending through outer penetrator 210. The outside diameter of inner penetrator 220 and the inside diameter of longitudinal passageway 184 may be selected such that inner penetrator 220 may be slidably disposed within outer penetrator 210.
Metal disc 70 may be disposed within opening 186 for use in releasably attaching connector 180 with a magnetic drive shaft. For some applications, shaft 22 may be magnetized. End 223 of inner penetrator 220 is preferably spaced from metal disc 70 with insulating or electrically nonconductive material disposed therebetween.
Tip 211 of outer penetrator 210 and/or tip 222 of inner penetrator 220 may be operable to penetrate bone and associated bone marrow. The configuration of tips 211 and/or 222 may be selected to penetrate a bone or other body cavities with minimal trauma. First end or tip 222 of inner penetrator 220 may be trapezoid shaped and may include one or more cutting surfaces. In one embodiment outer penetrator 210 and inner penetrator 220 may be ground together as one unit during an associated manufacturing process. Providing a matching fit allows respective tips 211 and 222 to act as a single drilling unit which facilitates insertion and minimizes damage as portions of penetrator assembly 160 are inserted into a bone and associated bone marrow. Inner penetrator 220 may also include a longitudinal groove (not expressly shown) that runs along the side of inner penetrator 220 to allow bone chips and/or tissues to exit an insertion site as penetrator assembly 160 is drilled deeper into an associated bone. Outer penetrator 210 may be formed from stainless steel, titanium or other materials of suitable strength and durability to penetrate bone.
Hub 200 may be used to stabilize penetrator assembly 160 during insertion of an associated penetrator into a patient's skin, soft tissue and adjacent bone at a selected insertion site. First end 201 of hub 200 may be operable for releasable engagement or attachment with associated connector 180. Second end 202 of hub 200 may have a size and configuration compatible with an associated insertion site for outer penetrator 210. The combination of hub 200 with outer penetrator 210 may sometimes be referred to as a �penetrator set� or intraosseous needle.
For some applications connector 180 may be described as a generally cylindrical tube defined in part by first end 181 and second end 182. The exterior of connector 180 may include an enlarged tapered portion adjacent to end 181. A plurality of longitudinal ridges 190 may be formed on the exterior of connector 180 to allow an operator to grasp associated penetrator assembly 160 during attachment with a drive shaft. See FIG. 1A. Longitudinal ridges 190 also allow connector 180 to be grasped for disengagement from hub 200 when outer penetrator 210 has been inserted into a bone and associated bone marrow.
Second end 182 of connector 180 may include opening 185 sized to receive first end 201 of hub 200 therein. Threads 188 may be formed in opening 185 adjacent to second end 182 of connector 180. Threaded fitting 188 may be used in releasably attaching connector 180 with threaded fitting 208 adjacent to first end 201 of hub 200.
First end 201 of hub 200 may include a threaded connector 208 or other suitable fittings formed on the exterior thereof. First end 201 may have a generally cylindrical pin type configuration compatible with releasably engaging second end or box end 182 of connector 180.
For some applications end 202 of hub 200 may have the general configuration of a flange. Angular slot or groove 204 sized to receive one end of protective cover or needle cap 234 may be formed in end 202. Slot or groove 204 may be used to releasable engage cover 234 with penetrator assembly 160. See FIGS. 1A and 1C. For some applications cover 234 may be described as a generally hollow tube having rounded end 232. Cover 234 may be disposed within associated slot 204 to protect portions of outer penetrator 210 and inner penetrator 220 prior to attachment with an associated handle. Cover 234 may include a plurality of longitudinal ridges 236 formed on the exterior thereof. Longitudinal ridges 236 cooperate with each other to allow installing and removing cover or needle cap 234 without contaminating portions of an associated penetrator. Cover 234 may be formed from various plastics and/or metals.
The dimensions and configuration of second end 202 of hub 200 may be varied to accommodate various insertion sites and/or patients. Hub 200 may be satisfactorily used with a wide variety of flanges or other configurations compatible for contacting a patient's skin. Also, end 202 and associated flange may be used with a wide variety of hubs. The present invention is not limited to hub 200, end 202 or the associated flange. Passageway 206 may extend from first end 201 through second end 202. The inside diameter of passageway 206 may be selected to securely engage the outside diameter of penetrator 210. The dimensions and configuration of passageway 206 may be selected to maintain an associated penetrator assembly engaged with hub 200.
For some applications a penetrator assembly may include only a single, hollow penetrator. For other applications a penetrator assembly may include an outer penetrator such as a cannula, hollow needle or hollow drill bit and an inner penetrator such as a stylet, trocar or other removable device disposed within the outer penetrator. Penetrator 210 is one example of a single, hollow penetrator. See FIG. 1C. The size of a penetrator may vary depending upon the intended application for the associated penetrator assembly. Penetrators may be relatively small for pediatric patients, medium size for adults and large for oversize adults. By way of example, a penetrator may range in length from five (5) mm to thirty (30) mm. The diameter of a penetrator may range from eighteen (18) gauge to ten (10) gauge. The length and diameter of the penetrator used in a particular application may depend on the size of a bone to which the apparatus may be applied. Penetrators may be provided in a wide variety of configurations depending upon intended clinical purposes for insertion of the associated penetrator. For example, there may be one configuration for administering drugs and/or fluids to a patient's bone marrow and an alternative configuration for sampling bone marrow and/or blood from a patient. Other configurations may be appropriate for bone and/or tissue biopsy. Some penetrators may be suitable for more than one purpose. The configuration and size of a penetrator may also vary depending upon the site chosen for insertion of each penetrator.
FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate one mechanism for reloading apparatus 10 a. As shown in FIG. 2A, spring 18 of apparatus 10 a is in an uncompressed or fired position. Apparatus 10 a may be placed against a hard surface, for example a table top, and apparatus 10 a may be pushed against the hard surface to compress and reload or recock the spring. FIG. 2B shows apparatus 10 a in a reloaded position with spring 18 compressed after pushing apparatus 10 a against a hard surface.
FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate an alternate embodiment of the invention in which apparatus 10 b includes a ratchet mechanism engaged with spring-loaded assembly 16 b. By way of example, ratchet lever 50 may be compressed by an operator in order to compress spring 18. Ratchet lever 50 is connected by pivot 52 to bar 54. Bar 54 is attached to first pawl 56. Second pawl 58 is attached to the inside surface of apparatus 10 b. Sleeve 60 extends over first end of rod 20 and includes teeth 62 configured to engage with pawls 56 and 58. Sleeve 60 includes sleeve plate 66 which compresses spring 18 as sleeve 60 is moved in a forward direction by the ratchet mechanism. When ratchet lever 50 is compressed and rotated relative to pivot pin 64 by an operator, first pawl 56, engages with teeth 62 of sleeve 60 and moves sleeve 20 in a forward direction causing sleeve plate 66 to compress spring 18. As first pawl 56 moves along sleeve 60, second pawl 58 holds sleeve 60 in a further advanced position. Spring 18 is thereby compressed in a back-to-front direction.
FIG. 3B illustrates spring-loaded mechanism in a loaded position with spring 18 compressed and ready to fire. When spring 18 is in a compressed position rod 20 extends beyond first end of sleeve 60. The ratchet mechanism functions to compress spring 18, thereby re-loading apparatus 10 b and also enables the adjustment of spring-loaded assembly 16 b to a desired level of tension such that the firing power and firing depth of apparatus 10 b may be adjusted.
FIG. 3C illustrates a ratchet mechanism that functions by compressing spring 18 of apparatus 10 c in a front-to-back direction. Ratchet lever 70 is connected to elongated pawl 74 by pin 72. Ratchet lever 70 pivots at point 76. Second pawl 78 is attached to inner surface of apparatus 10 c. First end of rod 84 includes teeth 82. When ratchet lever 70 is compressed by an operator, elongated pawl 74 engages teeth 82 of rod 84 and moves rod 84 in a front-to-back direction, thus compressing spring 18 in a front-to-back direction. Second pawl 78 functions to maintain the compressed position of rod 84 after first pawl 76 has moved it in a front to back direction. This motion causes the ratchet mechanism to further compress spring 18. The ratchet mechanism also enables the adjustment of spring-loaded assembly 16 c. Other ratchet mechanisms may be employed to compress spring 18 of apparatus 10 b and 10 c which may or may not include pawls, pivots or rod extensions.
FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a mechanism for adjusting the tension or propelling force of spring 18. By way of example, apparatus 10 d includes spring adjustment cap 90. Cap 90 includes inner threads 92 which extend circumferentially along inner surface 96 of cap 90. Inner threads 92 are configured to engage outer threads 94 of housing 11 d of apparatus 10 d when an operator advances cap 90 with a twisting or turning motion. Advancing cap 90 decreases the space within which spring-loaded assembly 16 is situated and thereby compresses spring 18. This motion adjusts the degree of compression of spring 18 and the ensuing power with which it propels penetrator assembly 160. For smaller softer bones, adjusting cap 90 is unscrewed to lengthen the compressed spring. For increasing the force for larger stronger bones, cap 90 is advanced by rotating it on a threaded housing to shorten spring 18, thus increasing the compression and stored kinetic energy. This embodiment allows a single-sized apparatus to be applied to a wide spectrum of bone sizes and shapes including adult bones, bones of children, and bones of animals. It permits the device to be applied to thicker bones like the tibia and humeral head as well as to thinner bones like the sternum.
In one embodiment of the invention steps for penetrating into bone marrow may include firing apparatus 10 a, 10 b, 10 c or 10 d (See FIGS. 1A-4) to insert penetrator assembly 160 into a bone and associated bone marrow, disengaging an associated shaft from connector 180 and disengaging connector 180 from associated hub 200 leaving hub 200 and attached penetrator 210 disposed in the bone marrow. The depth of penetration into a bone and associated bone marrow may be determined by the degree of tension in compressed spring 18. For some applications, threaded connection or fitting 208 may allow attachment with various types of Luer locks and/or Luer fittings associated with of intravenous tubing or a syringe with first end 201 of hub 200.
Apparatus and methods incorporating teachings of the present invention may be used with a wide variety of handles, connectors, hubs and penetrators. The present invention is not limited to handles, connectors, flanges, penetrators and/or penetrator assemblies as shown in FIGS. 1A-4. For some applications a handle or driver may be directly attached to a penetrator hub without the use of a connector.
Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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