WO2002069846A9 - Embolic protection filter delivery sheath - Google Patents

Embolic protection filter delivery sheath

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WO2002069846A9
WO2002069846A9 PCT/US2002/006353 US0206353W WO02069846A9 WO 2002069846 A9 WO2002069846 A9 WO 2002069846A9 US 0206353 W US0206353 W US 0206353W WO 02069846 A9 WO02069846 A9 WO 02069846A9
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sheath
manifold
accordance
shaft
coupled
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Brian J Lowe
Robert L Cassell
Andrew Forsberg
Colin P Hart
Thomas Deyette Jr
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Boston Scient Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/95—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
    • A61F2/962—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve
    • A61F2/97—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve the outer sleeve being splittable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/01—Filters implantable into blood vessels
    • A61F2/0108—Both ends closed, i.e. legs gathered at both ends
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/01—Filters implantable into blood vessels
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    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/01—Filters implantable into blood vessels
    • A61F2002/018—Filters implantable into blood vessels made from tubes or sheets of material, e.g. by etching or laser-cutting
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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Definitions

  • the present invention pertains generally to the field of embolic distal protection. More particularly, the invention pertains to embolic and distal protection filters.
  • Embolic protection filters can be used to collect debris dislodged when performing a procedure in a vessel.
  • an embolic protection filter can be placed distally of a lesion in a coronary artery when performing angioplasty.
  • the embolic protection filter is first placed distally of the lesion.
  • An angioplasty catheter can then be advanced to the lesion.
  • the lesion is then dilated.
  • Debris dislodged by the dilation of the lesion can be captured by a filter. After dilatation of the lesion, the angioplasty catheter is removed as well as the filter containing the debris.
  • the present invention pertains to an embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly.
  • the present invention include an elongate sheath, an elongate shaft (e.g., a guidewire or filter wire) adapted for being disposed with in the sheath, a filter coupled to the shaft, and a manifold coupled ' to the sheath.
  • the manifold including a sheath cutting blade.
  • the sheath cutting blade can be used to split the sheath longitudinally, so that the sheath can be peeled away from the filter wire.
  • the sheath may include a slit that can allow the sheath to be spit whether the cutting blade is present or absent.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly 10 in accordance with the present invention.
  • Assembly 10 includes a tubular sheath 12 having a generally cylindrical larger diameter portion 14 and a proximal end 16. Sheath 12 may also include an opening 18 through a side wall near proximal end 16.
  • An elongate shaft or wire 20 having an embolic protection filter coupled thereto can be slidably disposed within sheath 12.
  • sheath 12 is generally tubular and may comprise a number of different medical devices such as a catheter (e.g., a guide, diagnostic, or therapeutic catheter).
  • Sheath 12 may be comprised of a polymer.
  • sheath 12 may be comprised of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvmylchloride (PVC), polyether block amide (PEBA), or other suitable materials.
  • sheath 12 may be comprised of a metal, metal alloy, or metal-polymer composite.
  • sheath 12 is comprised of materials having an appropriate amount of flexibility, torquability, and pushability to allow sheath 12 to be advanced
  • Wire 20 may comprise a guidewire, filter wire, or other suitable device.
  • Wire 20 is generally metallic and may be comprised of, for example, stainless steel, nickel- titanium alloy, or other suitable materials.
  • wire 20 may includes a distal tip 24, for example including a coil or spring.
  • a stop 26 is disposed on wire 20 proximally of filter 22.
  • Filter 22 may be comprised of a polyurethane sheet disposed over a filter frame.
  • the polyurethane sheet has at least one opening that may be, for example, formed by known laser techniques.
  • the holes or openings are sized to allow blood flow therethrough but restrict flow of debris or emboli floating in the body lumen or cavity.
  • the filter frame may include one or more struts 25 extending between filter 22 and wire 20.
  • Filter 22 is adapted to shift between a first generally closed collapsed configuration and a second generally expanded configuration for collecting debris in a body lumen.
  • filter 22 is biased to be in the expanded configuration.
  • filter 22 can be at least partially collapsed within sheath 12 and may "self-expand" when sheath 12 is withdrawn from filter 22.
  • Embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly 10 includes a manifold housing 28 located at proximal end 16 of sheath 12.
  • Manifold housing 28 is available to the clinician for manipulating or otherwise actuating or holding assembly 10. It can be appreciated that modifications to the general shape or material composition of manifold housing 28 can be substituted without departing from the spirit of the
  • a hypotube 29 can be affixed to and/or disposed within manifold housing 28
  • Hypotube 29 may serve as a conduit for wire 20 to pass through or otherwise separate from sheath 12. Separation of sheath 12 and wire 20 may be important because sheath 12 may need to be moved relative to wire 20. Moving sheath 12 in the proximal direction relative to wire 20 may allow filter 22 to shift from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration.
  • a blade 30 can be affixed to or within housing 28. Blade 30 may include a distally disposed cutting edge 32. Blade 30 is configured to cut or otherwise split sheath 12. In some embodiments, sheath 12 can be cut by pulling sheath 12 across blade 30 and/or cutting edge 32.
  • a proximal portion of sheath 12 is disposed within an opening 34 defined by manifold housing 28. Opening 34 may define a position where sheath 12 and wire 20 are separated by manifold housing 28. A opening 34, sheath 12 may curve or bend laterally (i.e., away from the longitudinal axis along the majority of the length of sheath 12). Wire 20 generally continues in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A portion of filter wire 20 can extend longitudinally through hypotube 29 and can be held in place relative to manifold 28 (and, thus, sheath 12) by a collet 36 threadably connected to housing 28. Housing 28 also includes a lure fitting 38 for prepping sheath 10.
  • a pull tab 40 is releasably connected to housing 28. Distal end 16 of sheath 12 is connected to pull tab 40 by adhesive or another method. Pull tab 40 and sheath 12 are connected at or near the portion of sheath 14 that curves laterally away from the longitudinal axis. Pull tab 40 may, for example, comprise a thumb ring, finger ring, or other graspable surface that can be pulled away from manifold housing 28. Because sheath 12 is connected to pull tab 40, pull tab 40 may be used to move sheath 12. Sheath 12 may be split, cut, opened, etc. by using pull tab 40 to pull sheath 12 across blade 30. In embodiments where sheath 12 includes a slit, actuating pull tab 40 may allow sheath 12 to become spit along the slit.
  • Embolic protection filter delivery sheath 10 can be used in conjunction with filter 22 to provide embolic protection from embolism during procedures performed in a patient's vasculature.
  • filter 22 can be delivered distally of a coronary lesion using assembly 10. Prior to delivery, filter 22 is positioned in sheath 12 as shown. Collet 36 is tightened to fix the position of filter 22 relative to manifold 28 (and sheath 12). Saline is introduced through lure fitting 38 and hypotube 29 to flush air from sheath 12 and distal larger diameter portion 14. When filter 22 is positioned as shown in Figure 1, sheath 12 and filter 22 can be advanced through a blood vessel or body lumen to a location distal of the lesion to be treated.
  • sheath 12 is "peeled away”, generally moved proximally, and/or removed from the blood vessel to deploy filter 22.
  • sheath 12 is completed removed from assembly 10 (and, thus, the blood vessel).
  • an angioplasty catheter (or any other suitable guide, diagnostic, or therapeutic catheter) can be advanced over filter wire 20 to the lesion.
  • the lesion may then be dilated by the angioplasty catheter.
  • the angioplasty catheter and filter assembly 10 may then removed.
  • pull tab 40 is pulled from manifold 28 generally in the direction of arrow A.
  • sheath 12 proximally as shown by arrows B.
  • sheath 12 moves in the direction of arrows B, sheath 12 is sliced longitudinally by cutting edge 32 of blade 30.
  • an elongate slit will extend from side opening 18 and distal larger diameter portion 14 will move proximally until it becomes disposed proximate manifold 28.
  • collet 36 is loosened and manifold 28 and larger diameter portion 14 may be removed proximally from filter wire 20.
  • pull tab 40 may be actuated until the entire length of sheath 12 is sliced open and can be removed from assembly 10 and/or the blood vessel. It can be appreciated that a slit can be pre-formed in sheath 12 such that blade
  • sheath 12 could be thinned to peel away sheath 12 from wire 20 without the need of blade 30.
  • a shorter filter wire 20 can be used.
  • wire 20 can be short enough to enable single operator removal of sheath 12.

Abstract

Embolic protection sheath and method of using the same. In some embodiments, the present invention includes an elongate shaft, an embolic protection filter coupled to the shaft, and a sheath disposed over at least a portion of the shaft.

Description

EMBOLIC PROTECTION FILTER DELIVERY SHEATH
Cross-References to Related Applications This application claims the benefit of priority to co-pending provisional U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 60/272,544, filed March 1, 2001 entitled DISTAL PROTECTION FILTER DELIVERY SHATH, the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.
Field of the Invention The present invention pertains generally to the field of embolic distal protection. More particularly, the invention pertains to embolic and distal protection filters.
Background of the Invention Embolic protection filters can be used to collect debris dislodged when performing a procedure in a vessel. For example, an embolic protection filter can be placed distally of a lesion in a coronary artery when performing angioplasty. The embolic protection filter is first placed distally of the lesion. An angioplasty catheter can then be advanced to the lesion. The lesion is then dilated. Debris dislodged by the dilation of the lesion can be captured by a filter. After dilatation of the lesion, the angioplasty catheter is removed as well as the filter containing the debris.
Summary of the Invention The present invention pertains to an embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly. The present invention include an elongate sheath, an elongate shaft (e.g., a guidewire or filter wire) adapted for being disposed with in the sheath, a filter coupled to the shaft, and a manifold coupled' to the sheath. In some embodiments, the manifold including a sheath cutting blade. The sheath cutting blade can be used to split the sheath longitudinally, so that the sheath can be peeled away from the filter wire. In some embodiments, the sheath may include a slit that can allow the sheath to be spit whether the cutting blade is present or absent.
Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly in accordance with the present invention.
Detailed Description The following description should be read with reference to the drawings wherein like reference numerals indicate like elements throughout the several views. The detailed description and drawings illustrate example embodiments of the claimed invention.
Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly 10 in accordance with the present invention. Assembly 10 includes a tubular sheath 12 having a generally cylindrical larger diameter portion 14 and a proximal end 16. Sheath 12 may also include an opening 18 through a side wall near proximal end 16. An elongate shaft or wire 20 having an embolic protection filter coupled thereto can be slidably disposed within sheath 12.
It can be appreciated that sheath 12 is generally tubular and may comprise a number of different medical devices such as a catheter (e.g., a guide, diagnostic, or therapeutic catheter). Sheath 12 may be comprised of a polymer. For example, sheath 12 may be comprised of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvmylchloride (PVC), polyether block amide (PEBA), or other suitable materials. Alternatively, sheath 12 may be comprised of a metal, metal alloy, or metal-polymer composite. In general, sheath 12 is comprised of materials having an appropriate amount of flexibility, torquability, and pushability to allow sheath 12 to be advanced
through a blood vessel or other body lumen. Wire 20 may comprise a guidewire, filter wire, or other suitable device. Wire 20 is generally metallic and may be comprised of, for example, stainless steel, nickel- titanium alloy, or other suitable materials. In embodiments where wire 20 is a guidewire, wire 20 may includes a distal tip 24, for example including a coil or spring. In some embodiments, a stop 26 is disposed on wire 20 proximally of filter 22.
Filter 22 may be comprised of a polyurethane sheet disposed over a filter frame. The polyurethane sheet has at least one opening that may be, for example, formed by known laser techniques. The holes or openings are sized to allow blood flow therethrough but restrict flow of debris or emboli floating in the body lumen or cavity. In some embodiments, the filter frame may include one or more struts 25 extending between filter 22 and wire 20.
Filter 22 is adapted to shift between a first generally closed collapsed configuration and a second generally expanded configuration for collecting debris in a body lumen. In some embodiments, filter 22 is biased to be in the expanded configuration. Thus, filter 22 can be at least partially collapsed within sheath 12 and may "self-expand" when sheath 12 is withdrawn from filter 22.
Embolic protection filter delivery sheath assembly 10 includes a manifold housing 28 located at proximal end 16 of sheath 12. Manifold housing 28 is available to the clinician for manipulating or otherwise actuating or holding assembly 10. It can be appreciated that modifications to the general shape or material composition of manifold housing 28 can be substituted without departing from the spirit of the
invention.
A hypotube 29 can be affixed to and/or disposed within manifold housing 28
(and/or within a lumen defined by housing 28). Hypotube 29 may serve as a conduit for wire 20 to pass through or otherwise separate from sheath 12. Separation of sheath 12 and wire 20 may be important because sheath 12 may need to be moved relative to wire 20. Moving sheath 12 in the proximal direction relative to wire 20 may allow filter 22 to shift from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration. A blade 30 can be affixed to or within housing 28. Blade 30 may include a distally disposed cutting edge 32. Blade 30 is configured to cut or otherwise split sheath 12. In some embodiments, sheath 12 can be cut by pulling sheath 12 across blade 30 and/or cutting edge 32.
A proximal portion of sheath 12 is disposed within an opening 34 defined by manifold housing 28. Opening 34 may define a position where sheath 12 and wire 20 are separated by manifold housing 28. A opening 34, sheath 12 may curve or bend laterally (i.e., away from the longitudinal axis along the majority of the length of sheath 12). Wire 20 generally continues in the direction of the longitudinal axis. A portion of filter wire 20 can extend longitudinally through hypotube 29 and can be held in place relative to manifold 28 (and, thus, sheath 12) by a collet 36 threadably connected to housing 28. Housing 28 also includes a lure fitting 38 for prepping sheath 10.
A pull tab 40 is releasably connected to housing 28. Distal end 16 of sheath 12 is connected to pull tab 40 by adhesive or another method. Pull tab 40 and sheath 12 are connected at or near the portion of sheath 14 that curves laterally away from the longitudinal axis. Pull tab 40 may, for example, comprise a thumb ring, finger ring, or other graspable surface that can be pulled away from manifold housing 28. Because sheath 12 is connected to pull tab 40, pull tab 40 may be used to move sheath 12. Sheath 12 may be split, cut, opened, etc. by using pull tab 40 to pull sheath 12 across blade 30. In embodiments where sheath 12 includes a slit, actuating pull tab 40 may allow sheath 12 to become spit along the slit.
Embolic protection filter delivery sheath 10 can be used in conjunction with filter 22 to provide embolic protection from embolism during procedures performed in a patient's vasculature. For example, filter 22 can be delivered distally of a coronary lesion using assembly 10. Prior to delivery, filter 22 is positioned in sheath 12 as shown. Collet 36 is tightened to fix the position of filter 22 relative to manifold 28 (and sheath 12). Saline is introduced through lure fitting 38 and hypotube 29 to flush air from sheath 12 and distal larger diameter portion 14. When filter 22 is positioned as shown in Figure 1, sheath 12 and filter 22 can be advanced through a blood vessel or body lumen to a location distal of the lesion to be treated.
Once sheath 10 and filter 22 are advanced distally of the lesion, sheath 12 is "peeled away", generally moved proximally, and/or removed from the blood vessel to deploy filter 22. In some embodiments, sheath 12 is completed removed from assembly 10 (and, thus, the blood vessel). When sheath 12 is removed, an angioplasty catheter (or any other suitable guide, diagnostic, or therapeutic catheter) can be advanced over filter wire 20 to the lesion. The lesion may then be dilated by the angioplasty catheter. The angioplasty catheter and filter assembly 10 may then removed. To remove sheath 10 from filter wire 20 and filter 22, pull tab 40 is pulled from manifold 28 generally in the direction of arrow A. This will draw sheath 12 proximally as shown by arrows B. As sheath 12 moves in the direction of arrows B, sheath 12 is sliced longitudinally by cutting edge 32 of blade 30. Thus, an elongate slit will extend from side opening 18 and distal larger diameter portion 14 will move proximally until it becomes disposed proximate manifold 28. In some embodiments, collet 36 is loosened and manifold 28 and larger diameter portion 14 may be removed proximally from filter wire 20. Alternatively, pull tab 40 may be actuated until the entire length of sheath 12 is sliced open and can be removed from assembly 10 and/or the blood vessel. It can be appreciated that a slit can be pre-formed in sheath 12 such that blade
32 would not be necessary. Alternately, a narrow longitudinal region of sheath 12 could be thinned to peel away sheath 12 from wire 20 without the need of blade 30.
By peeling or otherwise removing sheath 12 at least in part away from wire 20 rather than removing it entirely over the proximal end wire 20, a shorter filter wire 20 can be used. Thus, if sheath 12 is split along a sufficient amount of its length, wire 20 can be short enough to enable single operator removal of sheath 12.
It should be understood that this disclosure is, in many respects, only illustrative. Changes may be made in details, particularly in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of steps without exceeding the scope of the invention. The invention's scope is, of course, defined in the language in which the appended claims
are expressed.

Claims

Claims What is claimed is:
1. An apparatus for delivering an intravascular filter, comprising an elongate sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therethrough; an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft adapted for being disposed within the lumen of the sheath; a filter coupled to the shaft; a manifold coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; and a cutting blade coupled to the manifold.
2. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the sheath has a flared distal end.
3. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the manifold includes a hypodermic tube having a lumen configured for having the shaft disposed therein.
4. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein a collet for securing the shaft is coupled to the manifold.
5. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the manifold further
comprises a luer fitting.
6. The apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the blade includes a distally disposed cutting edge.
7. An apparatus for delivering an intravascular filter, comprising an elongate sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a lumen extending therethrough; wherein the sheath includes a slit along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis of the sheath; an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft adapted for being disposed within the lumen of the sheath; a filter coupled to the distal end of the shaft; a manifold coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; and a pull tab attached to the proximal end of the sheath, the pull tab releasably coupled to the manifold.
8. The apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein the sheath has a flared distal end.
9. The apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein the manifold includes a hypodermic tube having a lumen configured for having the shaft disposed therein.
10. The apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein a collet for securing
the shaft is coupled to the manifold.
11. The apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein the manifold further comprises a luer fitting.
12. The apparatus in accordance with claim 7, further comprising a cutting blade coupled to the manifold.
13. The apparatus in accordance with claim 12, wherein the blade includes a distally disposed cutting edge.
14. An apparatus for delivering an intravascular filter, comprising an elongate sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a lumen extending therethrough; an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft adapted for being disposed within the lumen of the sheath; a filter coupled to the distal end of the shaft; a manifold coupled to the proximal end of the sheath; a pull tab attached to the proximal end of the sheath, the pull tab releasably coupled to the manifold; and means for longitudinally opening the sheath.
15. The apparatus in accordance with claim 14, wherein means for longitudinally opening the sheath includes a slit along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis of the sheath.
16. The apparatus in accordance with claim 14, wherein means for longitudinally opening the sheath includes a cutting blade coupled to the manifold.
17. A method of delivering an intravascular filtering device, comprising the steps of: providing a delivery catheter assembly including an outer sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a lumen extending therethrough; an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a filter coupled to the shaft; advancing the delivery catheter through a blood vessel to an area of interest; and splitting the sheath along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis thereof removing the sheath at least in part from the vessel.
18. The method in accordance with claim 17, wherein the filter is configured to shift between a first generally collapsed configuration and a second generally expanded configuration, and wherein the step of removing the sheath from the blood vessel shifts the filter from the first configuration to the second configuration.
19. The method in accordance with claim 17, wherein the step of splitting the sheath along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis thereof occurs after advancing the delivery catheter through the blood vessel.
20. A method of delivering an intravascular filtering device, comprising the steps of: providing a delivery catheter assembly including an outer sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a lumen extending therethrough; an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a filter coupled to the distal end of the shaft; a manifold coupled to the distal end of the sheath; a pull tab attached to the proximal end of the sheath, the pull tab releasably coupled to the manifold; and a cutting blade coupled to the manifold; advancing the delivery catheter through a blood vessel to an area of interest; fixing the position of the shaft relative to the manifold; and actuating the pull tab so as to split the sheath along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis thereof.
21. The method in accordance with claim 20, wherein the filter is configured to shift between a first generally collapsed configuration and a second generally expanded configuration, and wherein the step of actuating the pull tab so as to remove the sheath from the blood vessel shifts the filter from the first configuration to the second configuration.
22. The method in accordance with claim 20, wherein sheath includes a longitudinal slit disposed along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis of the sheath, and wherein the step of actuating the pull tab so as to split the sheath along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis thereof includes longitudinally splitting the sheath along the longitudinal axis proximate the slit.
23. The method in accordance with claim 20, wherein the step of actuating the pull tab so as to split the sheath along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis thereof using the pull to pull the sheath across the cutting blade.
24. The method in accordance with claim 20, wherein the manifold includes a collet, and wherein the step of fixing the position of the shaft relative to the manifold includes securing the shaft to the manifold with the collet.
25. The method in accordance with claim 20, further comprising the step of releasing the shaft relative to the manifold.
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