Patent Grant
9039649
Diabetes, heart disease, and other obesity-related conditions may be treated surgically with bariatric procedures such as jejuno-ileal bypass, jejuno-colic bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, gastric bypass, and gastroplasty. These procedures may be effective for weight control and treatment of chronic conditions. However, these procedures carry with them substantial shortcomings, including the risk of infection and other risks accompanying surgery. Some of these procedures effect radical permanent changes to the gastrointestinal anatomy, thus foreclosing subsequent surgical intervention.
What is needed are devices and methods for gastrointestinal bypass that avoid the risks associated with surgery by using non-surgical techniques. What is also needed are devices and methods for gastrointestinal bypass that allow for additional or revision procedures to be performed. What is also needed are devices and methods for gastrointestinal bypass that are reversible.
A gastrointestinal cuff device is described which includes a liner and a plurality of struts coupled to the liner at an angle to its longitudinal axis. The struts are configured to twist the liner about its longitudinal axis to prevent the liner from inverting when a retrograde force is applied to a distal portion of the liner.
Also described is a gastrointestinal cuff device which includes a liner and a plurality of struts coupled to the liner. The struts each have a plurality of holes for coupling the struts to the liner. The struts are configured to prevent the liner from inverting when a retrograde force is applied to a distal portion of the liner.
Also described is a gastrointestinal cuff device which includes a liner having a scalloped edge with a plurality of peaks and valleys. The cuff also includes a scaffold coupled to the liner. The scaffold has a plurality of proximal segments and distal segments coupled by connecting segments. The proximal segments are positioned at the valleys. The scaffold is configured to provide an outward bias to increase conformance of the liner to an inside of an esophagus
Also described is a gastrointestinal cuff device which includes a liner and a plurality of struts coupled to the liner. The cuff also includes a scaffold coupled to the liner. The scaffold has a plurality of proximal segments and distal segments coupled by connecting segments. The distal segments are positioned across the struts. The scaffold is configured to provide an outward bias to increase conformance of the liner to an inside of an esophagus.
Also described is a gastrointestinal sleeve device which includes a coupling and a tube configured to bypass food and liquids through a stomach and/or part of an intestine. The sleeve also includes a radiopaque marker coupled to an inside surface of the tube. The radiopaque marker is configured to maintain patency in the tube.
A tissue marking device is described, which includes a marking surface configured to contact tissue. The marking surface has a lumen and at least one opening. The tissue marking device also includes a vacuum source coupled to an outlet of the lumen. The vacuum source is configured to create a vacuum in the lumen and create a seal between the opening and the tissue. The tissue marking device also includes a dye source coupled to an inlet of the lumen. The dye source contains a dye.
A tissue anchor delivery system is described, which includes a catheter having a central lumen. The catheter also has a side port formed in a distal portion of the catheter. The side port has a proximal side and a distal side. The tissue anchor delivery system also includes a sled slidably disposed in the central lumen. The sled has a sheathing channel with a proximal opening configured to be positioned at a distal side of the side port. The tissue anchor delivery system also includes a delivery needle slidably disposed in the sheathing channel. The delivery needle has a needle lumen and tip pointed proximally. The delivery needle is configured to be advanced proximally through the distal side of the side port. The tissue anchor delivery system also includes a pushrod slidably disposed in the needle lumen.
Gastrointestinal bypass device 1000 may include a gastrointestinal cuff 1100 and a gastrointestinal sleeve 1200.
Cuff 1100 may be configured to be attached in the esophagus. Cuff 1100 may be attached at or near the gastroesophageal junction. Alternatively, cuff 1100 may be attached proximal to the gastroesophageal junction, in the proximal stomach, or at some other location. For example, cuff 1100 may be attached within about 3 cm, 2.5 cm, 2 cm, 1.5 cm, 1 cm, 0.5 cm, above, below, or at the GEJ or squamo-columnar junction (SCJ or Z-line). Some non-limiting locations for attachment can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198174 to Dann et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety (e.g., at paras. [0131] to [0147]). Cuff 1100 may be sufficiently flexible to expand and collapse to conform with the inside of the esophagus. Cuff 1100 directs food and liquids into sleeve 1200, and provides a structure to which sleeve 1200 may be attached. Cuff 1100 may be attached using tissue anchors.
Cuff 1100 may include a liner 1110, a plurality of anchor holes 1130, and a plurality of struts 1150.
Liner 1110 may include a proximal portion 1111, a distal portion 1112, a lumen 1113, and a longitudinal axis 1114. Liner 1110 may be tubular and may have a uniform width. Alternatively, liner 1110 may taper or change in width. Liner 1110 may be made of material that is flexible. This flexibility allows the attachment area, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, to open and close substantially normally. Liner 1110 may be made of a material that is thin, allowing it to collapse into a smaller profile. This smaller profile allows the attachment area, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, to close substantially normally, and also helps liner 1110 to be collapsed for delivery. Liner 1110 may include a single layer of material. Alternatively, liner 1110 may include a plurality of layers. Liner 1110 may be at least semi-permeable to liquids and/or solids. This semi-permeability may allow some food to reach the stomach, and may help the stomach maintain some residual functionality. This semi-permeability may allow medications to reach the stomach. Liner 1110 may be made of DACRON or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, liner 1110 may have a length of approximately 20 mm to 80 mm. Liner 1110 may include a sleeve-coupling element, e.g., suture holes 1115 formed at distal portion 1112.
A coupling mechanism, e.g., anchor holes 1130 may be formed at or near proximal portion 1111 of liner 1110. Anchor holes 1130 are configured to receive tissue anchors. Anchor holes 1130 may be marked with a contrasting color, radiopaque marker, or other means to aid visualization. Anchor holes 1130 may be marked with stitching, ink, or other suitable marking. Anchor holes 1130 may be used as a placement template for tissue anchors. Anchor holes 1130 may be evenly spaced about a circumference of liner 1110. Evenly spaced anchor holes 1130 may help to distribute forces among the tissue anchors, prevent concentration of forces in a small number of tissue anchors, and enhance conformance of liner 1110 to an inside (e.g., luminal wall) of the esophagus. Alternatively, anchor holes 1130 may be spaced in any manner about a circumference of liner 1110. Anchor holes 1130 may be substantially coplanar. Anchor holes 1130 may be arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis 1114, or angled to longitudinal axis 1114. A substantially coplanar arrangement may help to prevent concentration of forces in a small number of tissue anchors. Alternatively, anchor holes 1130 may be arranged in a staggered fashion.
Struts 1150 each include a proximal portion 1151 and a distal portion 1152. Struts 1150 may be elongate and substantially straight. Alternatively, struts 1150 may be curved or any other suitable shape. Struts 1150 may be coupled to an inner surface of liner 1110. Alternatively, struts 1150 may be coupled to an outer surface of liner 1110 or between layers of liner 1110 to reduce obstructions on an inner surface of liner 1110. Struts 1150 may be coupled to liner 1110 longitudinally. Alternatively, struts 1150 may be coupled to liner 1110 at an angle of 1 to 30 degrees or more with respect to longitudinal axis 1114 of liner 1110. Struts 1150 may include a first attachment element, e.g., an anchor hole 1154 at or near proximal portion 1151. Anchor holes 1154 of struts 1150 may be aligned with anchor holes 1130 of liner 1110. Anchor holes 1154 of struts 1150 may reinforce anchor holes 1130 of liner 1110 and prevent tissue anchors from pulling through. Struts 1150 may include a second attachment element, e.g., suture holes 1155, and struts 1150 may be coupled to liner 1110 with sutures stitched through suture holes 1155 and liner 1110. Alternatively, struts 1150 may be coupled to liner 1110 with adhesives, thermal bonding, ultrasonic or laser welding, pockets formed between layers of liner 1110, or other suitable ways. Struts 1150 may have a uniform cross-section. Alternatively, struts 1150 may have a non-uniform cross-section which varies wider, narrower, thicker, and/or thinner. For example, struts 1150 may each have a proximal portion 1151 and/or a distal portion 1152 which are thinner. This thinner cross-section allows proximal portion 1151 and/or distal portion 1152 to be more flexible. Struts 1150 may be made of a plastic such as PEEK, a metal, or any other suitable material.
Struts 1150 may reduce longitudinal stretching of liner 1110. Prograde forces such as peristaltic forces at distal portion 1112 of liner 1110 are transferred by struts 1150 to anchor holes 1154 and tissue anchors, to advantageously redistribute forces and minimize focal wear or failure points. Struts 1150 may also prevent inversion of liner 1110. Retrograde forces such as vomiting or retching forces at distal portion 1112 of liner 1110 are resisted by struts 1150, helping to maintain liner 1110 in proper implanted position.
Sleeve 1200 is configured to be coupled to cuff 1100, either in an integrally formed or removably coupled manner. Sleeve 1200 directs food and liquids into the intestine. Sleeve 1200 may include a coupling 1210 and a tube 1250.
Coupling 1210 directs food and liquids from cuff 1100 to tube 1250. Coupling 1210 includes a proximal portion 1211, a distal portion 1212, and a lumen 1213. A coupling element, e.g., suture holes 1215 may be formed at or near proximal portion 1211 to allow coupling 1210 be coupled with sutures to a complementary cuff-coupling element, e.g., suture holes 1115 in liner 1110. Proximal portion 1211 may have a width that is the same or substantially the same as liner 1110, or in some embodiments taper down in width to restrict the flow of food and liquids through coupling 1210, which may help to create a feeling of fullness. Distal portion 1212 may have a uniform width. Alternatively, proximal portion 1211 and distal portion 1212 may have a uniform width. Coupling 1210 may be made of a material that is flexible, but does not stretch substantially in a radial or longitudinal direction. Coupling 1210 may be made of a polyurethane elastomer such as PELLETHANE, or any other suitable material.
Tube 1250 includes a proximal portion 1251, a distal portion 1252, and a lumen 1253. Proximal portion 1251 of tube 1250 may be coupled to distal portion 1212 of coupling 1210 with an interference fit, heat bonded, and/or other suitable methods. Tube 1250 may have a uniform width. Alternatively, tube 1250 may taper or change in width. Tube 1250 may allow food and liquids to bypass the stomach and/or part of the intestine. Tube 1250 may allow foods and liquids to be bypassed into the duodenum, jejunum, or other part of the intestine. In one embodiment, tube 1250 may have a length of approximately 80 cm to 120 cm, a diameter of approximately 15 mm to 25 mm, and/or a thickness of about 0.05 mm to about 0.5 mm, such as about 0.15 mm.
Tube 1250 may be made of a material that is floppy or flaccid, but does not stretch substantially in a radial direction. Thus, tube 1250 may be flexible and compliant inwardly to allow peristaltic forces to act on its contents, but will not balloon outwardly. Tube 1250 may also not stretch substantially in a longitudinal direction. Tube 1250 may be made of a polyurethane elastomer such as PELLETHANE, or any other suitable material. Tube 1250 may be impermeable or semi-permeable. Tube 1250 may allow nutrients and medications inside tube 1250 to pass outward. Alternatively or in addition, tube 1250 may allow digestive juices and hormones outside tube 1250 to pass inward. Tube 1250 or portions of tube 1250 may be biodegradable. Tube 1250 with a plurality of biodegradable portions may be configured such that each portion degrades at a different rate.
Tube 1250 may include one or more coatings to resist calcification, deliver medications, provide lubriciousness, and/or provide other desired properties. Tube 1250 may include an electrical stimulation element to resist calcification and promote motility and satiety. Various electrical stimulation elements that can be utilized or modified for use with the systems and methods disclosed herein are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 7,881,797 to Griffin et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Tube 1250 may be made up of one or more sections which may be coupled or uncoupled to adjust a length of tube 1250. Tube 1250 may include one, two, or more additional lumens interior to, exterior to, or within walls of tube 1250 for delivery of medications, access for imaging devices for visual monitoring, and access for diagnostic sampling. Tube 1250 may have additional lumens which open at different points along the length of tube 1250 for targeted delivery or access.
Tube 1250 may include a radiopaque marker 1254. Radiopaque marker 1254 may be one or more longitudinal stripes which run along all or part of the length of tube 1250. Radiopaque marker 1254 may be configured to help prevent or reduce kinking and twisting of tube 1250. For example, radiopaque marker 1254 may be thicker and/or wider toward proximal portion 1251 of tube 1250, where kinking and twisting may be more pronounced. Alternatively, radiopaque marker 1254 may be a helical stripe, circumferential bands, or other suitable configuration. Radiopaque marker 1254 may be coupled to an inside surface of tube 1250 to help maintain at least some patency of lumen 1253 and prevent lumen 1253 from closing completely when tube 1250 is kinked or twisted. Alternatively, radiopaque marker 1254 may be coupled to an outside surface of tube 1250. Various embodiments, features, materials and parameters of cuffs, sleeves, anchors, and other components that can be used or modified for use with those disclosed herein are described, for example, in the following patents and publications, each of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties: U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198074 to Dann et al., U.S. Pat. No. 8,070,743 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0149871 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2004/0092892 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2006/0155375 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2006/0015125 to Swain, U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2006/0020254 to von Hoffmann, U.S. Pat. No. 8,118,774 to Dann et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012553 to Swain et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012544 to Thompson et al., and U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012541 to Dahl et al.
Tube 1250 may include one, two, three, or more tails 1255 at distal portion 1252. Tails 1255 may be folded over each other and cinched with a grasping element, such as a loop snare, to seal distal portion 1255 of tube 1250 during deployment of sleeve 1200. Tails 1255 may be as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 8,118,774 to Dann et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Gastrointestinal bypass device 2000 may include a gastrointestinal cuff 2100 and a gastrointestinal sleeve 2200.
Cuff 2100 may be configured to be attached in the esophagus. Cuff 2100 may be attached at or near the gastroesophageal junction. Alternatively, cuff 2100 may be attached proximal to the gastroesophageal junction, in the proximal stomach, or at some other location. For example, cuff 2100 may be attached within about 3 cm, 2.5 cm, 2 cm, 1.5 cm, 1 cm, 0.5 cm, above, below, or at the GEJ or squamo-columnar junction (SCJ or Z-line). Some non-limiting locations for attachment can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198174 to Dann et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety (e.g., at paras. [0131] to [0147]). Cuff 2100 may be sufficiently flexible to expand and collapse to conform with the inside of the esophagus. Cuff 2100 directs food and liquids into sleeve 2200, and provides a structure to which sleeve 2200 may be attached. Cuff 2100 may be attached using tissue anchors.
Cuff 2100 may include a liner 2110, a plurality of anchor holes 2130, a retainer 2140, a plurality of struts 2150, and one or more hooks 2160.
Liner 2110 may include a proximal portion 2111, a distal portion 2112, a lumen 2113, and a longitudinal axis 2114. Liner 2110 may be tubular and may have a uniform width. Alternatively, liner 2110 may taper or change in width. Liner 2110 may be made of material that is flexible. This flexibility allows the attachment area, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, to open and close substantially normally. Liner 2110 may be made of a material that is thin, allowing it to collapse into a smaller profile. This smaller profile allows the attachment area, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, to close substantially normally, and also helps liner 2110 to be collapsed for delivery. Liner 2110 may include a single layer of material. Alternatively, liner 2110 may include a plurality of layers. Liner 2110 may be at least semi-permeable to liquids and/or solids. This semi-permeability may allow some food to reach the stomach, and may help the stomach maintain some residual functionality. This semi-permeability may allow medications to reach the stomach. Liner 2110 may be made of DACRON or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, liner 2110 may have a length of approximately 20 mm to 80 mm.
A coupling mechanism, e.g. anchor holes 2130 may be formed at or near proximal portion 2111 of liner 2110. Anchor holes 2130 are configured to receive tissue anchors. Anchor holes 2130 may be marked with a contrasting color, radiopaque marker, or other means to aid visualization. Anchor holes 2130 may be marked with stitching, ink, or other suitable marking. Anchor holes 2130 may be used as a placement template for tissue anchors. Anchor holes 2130 may be evenly spaced about a circumference of liner 2110. Evenly spaced anchor holes 2130 may help to distribute forces among the tissue anchors, prevent concentration of forces in a small number of tissue anchors, and enhance conformance of liner 2110 to an inside (e.g., luminal wall) of the esophagus. Alternatively, anchor holes 2130 may be spaced in any manner about a circumference of liner 2110. Anchor holes 2130 may be substantially coplanar. Anchor holes 2130 may be arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis 2114, or angled to longitudinal axis 2114. A substantially coplanar arrangement may help to prevent concentration of forces in a small number of tissue anchors. Alternatively, anchor holes 2130 may be arranged in a staggered fashion.
Retainer 2140 may be coupled to distal portion 2112 of liner 2110. Retainer 2140 may be collapsible radially inwardly but not expandable radially outwardly. Retainer 2140 may be a circumferential channel formed in distal portion 2112 of liner 2110 by one or more folds 2141. Folds 2141 may be secured by a suture 2142, adhesive, or other means. Folds 2141 may be made more rigid by applying a stiffening substance to distal portion 2112 and/or folds 2141. The stiffening substance may be silicone or other suitable substance. Alternatively, retainer 2140 may be made of plastic or other suitable material, and coupled to distal portion 2112 of liner 2110.
Struts 2150 each include a proximal portion 2151 and a distal portion 2152. Struts 2150 may be elongate and substantially straight. Alternatively, struts 2150 may be curved or any other suitable shape. Struts 2150 may be coupled to an inner surface of liner 2110. Alternatively, struts 2150 may be coupled to an outer surface of liner 2110 or between layers of liner 2110 to reduce obstructions on an inner surface of liner 2110. Struts 2150 may be coupled to liner 2110 longitudinally. Alternatively, struts 2150 may be coupled to liner 2110 at an angle of 1 to 30 degrees or more with respect to longitudinal axis 2114 of liner 2110. Struts 2150 may include a first attachment element, e.g., an anchor hole 2154 at or near proximal portion 2151. Anchor holes 2154 of struts 2150 may be aligned with anchor holes 2130 of liner 2110. Anchor holes 2154 of struts 2150 may reinforce anchor holes 2130 of liner 2110 and prevent tissue anchors from pulling through. Struts 2150 may include a second attachment element, e.g., suture holes 2155, and struts 2150 may be coupled to liner 2110 with sutures stitched through suture holes 2155 and liner 2110. Alternatively, struts 2150 may be coupled to liner 2110 with adhesives, thermal bonding, ultrasonic or laser welding, pockets formed between layers of liner 2110, or other suitable ways. Struts 2150 may have a uniform cross-section. Alternatively, struts 2150 may have a non-uniform cross-section which varies wider, narrower, thicker, and/or thinner. For example, struts 2150 may each have a proximal portion 2151 and/or a distal portion 2152 which are thinner. This thinner cross-section allows proximal portion 2151 and/or distal portion 2152 to be more flexible. Struts 2150 may be made of a plastic such as PEEK, a metal, or any other suitable material.
Struts 2150 may reduce longitudinal stretching of liner 2110. Prograde forces such as peristaltic forces at distal portion 2112 of liner 2110 are transferred by struts 2150 to anchor holes 2154 and tissue anchors, to advantageously redistribute forces and minimize focal wear or failure points. Struts 2150 may also prevent inversion of liner 2110. Retrograde forces such as vomiting or retching forces at distal portion 2112 of liner 2110 are resisted by struts 2150, helping to maintain liner 2110 in proper implanted position.
Hooks 2160 may each include a proximal portion 2161 and a distal portion 2162. Proximal portion 2161 may be coupled to distal portion 2152 of strut 2150. Hooks 2160 may include one or more suture holes 2164 for stitching to liner 2110 and/or distal portion 2152 of strut 2150. Alternatively, hooks 2160 may be coupled to liner 2110 or one or more struts 2150 with an adhesive or other suitable methods. Alternatively, hooks 2160 may be formed as part of one or more struts 2150. Hooks 2160 may each include a retainer 2165 and a barb 2166. Distal portions 2162 may be configured so that they do not substantially protrude beyond struts 2150 into an interior of liner 2110. Distal portion 2112 of liner 2110 may be enlarged in diameter or otherwise configured to accommodate hooks 2160.
Sleeve 2200 is configured to be coupled to cuff 2100, either in an integrally formed or removably coupled manner. Sleeve 2200 directs food and liquids into the intestine. Sleeve 2200 may include a coupling 2210, a ring 2240, a tube 2250, and a halo 2260.
Coupling 2210 directs food and liquids from cuff 2100 to tube 2250. Coupling 2210 includes a proximal portion 2211, a distal portion 2212, and a lumen 2213. Drawstring holes 2215 may be formed at or near proximal portion 2211. Proximal portion 2211 may have a width that is the same or substantially the same as liner 2110, or in some embodiments taper down in width to restrict the flow of food and liquids through coupling 2210, which may help to create a feeling of fullness. Distal portion 2212 may have a uniform width. Alternatively, proximal portion 2211 and distal portion 2212 may have a uniform width. Coupling 2210 may be made of a material that is flexible, but does not stretch substantially in a radial or longitudinal direction. Coupling 2210 may be made of a polyurethane elastomer such as PELLETHANE, or any other suitable material.
Ring 2240 may be coupled to proximal portion 2211 of coupling 2210. Ring 2240 may be a thickened portion of coupling 2210, or a separate structure operably attached to coupling 2210. Ring 2240 may be sufficiently flexible to deform inwardly, but sufficiently rigid to spring back to its original shape. Ring 2240 is configured to interface with retainer 2140. Ring 2240 may have an interference fit with retainer 2140, or other form of attachment. Sleeve 2200 is thus coupled to cuff 2100 by ring 2240 and retainer 2140. Sleeve 2200 can be exchanged for a new, second sleeve having the same or one, two, or more differing properties by inwardly deforming ring 2240 and removing sleeve 2200. Ring 2240 may be inwardly deformed using a drawstring 2241 threaded through drawstring holes 2215. Other properties of sleeves, cuffs, cuff-sleeve attachment interfaces, and sleeve exchange methods can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198074 to Dann et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 8,070,743 to Kagan et al., each of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
Tube 2250 includes a proximal portion 2251, a distal portion 2252, and a lumen 2253. Proximal portion 2251 of tube 2250 may be coupled to distal portion 2212 of coupling 2210 with an interference fit, heat bonded, and/or other suitable methods. Tube 2250 may have a uniform width. Alternatively, tube 2250 may taper or change in width. Tube 2250 may allow food and liquids to bypass the stomach and/or part of the intestine. Tube 2250 may allow foods and liquids to be bypassed into the duodenum, jejunum, or other part of the intestine. In one embodiment, tube 2250 may have a length of approximately 80 cm to 120 cm, a diameter of approximately 15 mm to 25 mm, and/or a thickness of about 0.05 mm to about 0.5 mm, such as about 0.15 mm.
Tube 2250 may be made of a material that is floppy or flaccid, but does not stretch substantially in a radial direction. Thus, tube 2250 may be flexible and compliant inwardly to allow peristaltic forces to act on its contents, but will not balloon outwardly. Tube 2250 may also not stretch substantially in a longitudinal direction. Tube 2250 may be made of a polyurethane elastomer such as PELLETHANE, or any other suitable material. Tube 2250 may be impermeable or semi-permeable. Tube 2250 may allow nutrients and medications inside tube 2250 to pass outward. Alternatively or in addition, tube 2250 may allow digestive juices and hormones outside tube 2250 to pass inward. Tube 2250 or portions of tube 2250 may be biodegradable. Tube 2250 with a plurality of biodegradable portions may be configured such that each portion degrades at a different rate.
Tube 2250 may include one or more coatings to resist calcification, deliver medications, provide lubriciousness, and/or provide other desired properties. Tube 2250 may include an electrical stimulation element to resist calcification and promote motility and satiety. Various electrical stimulation elements that can be utilized or modified for use with the systems and methods disclosed herein are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 7,881,797 to Griffin et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Tube 2250 may be made up of one or more sections which may be coupled or uncoupled to adjust a length of tube 2250. Tube 2250 may include one, two, or more additional lumens interior to, exterior to, or within walls of tube 2250 for delivery of medications, access for imaging devices for visual monitoring, and access for diagnostic sampling. Tube 2250 may have additional lumens which open at different points along the length of tube 2250 for targeted delivery or access.
Tube 2250 may include a radiopaque marker 2254. Radiopaque marker 2254 may be one or more longitudinal stripes which run along all or part of the length of tube 2250. Radiopaque marker 2254 may be configured to help prevent or reduce kinking and twisting of tube 2250. For example, radiopaque marker 2254 may be thicker and/or wider toward proximal portion 2251 of tube 2250, where kinking and twisting may be more pronounced. Alternatively, radiopaque marker 2254 may be a helical stripe, circumferential bands, or other suitable configuration. Radiopaque marker 2254 may be coupled to an inside surface of tube 2250 to help maintain at least some patency of lumen 2253 and prevent lumen 2253 from closing completely when tube 2250 is kinked or twisted. Alternatively, radiopaque marker 2254 may be coupled to an outside surface of tube 2250. Various embodiments, features, materials and parameters of cuffs, sleeves, anchors, and other components that can be used or modified for use with those disclosed herein are described, for example, in the following patents and publications, each of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties: U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198074 to Dann et al., U.S. Pat. No. 8,070,743 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0149871 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2004/0092892 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2006/0155375 to Kagan et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2006/0015125 to Swain, U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2006/0020254 to von Hoffmann, U.S. Pat. No. 8,118,774 to Dann et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012553 to Swain et al., U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012544 to Thompson et al., and U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012541 to Dahl et al.
Tube 2250 may include one, two, three, or more tails 2255 at distal portion 2252. Tails 2255 may be folded over each other and cinched with a grasping element, such as a loop snare, to seal distal portion 2255 of tube 2250 during deployment of sleeve 2200. Tails 2255 may be as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 8,118,774 to Dann et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Halo 2260 may be coupled to proximal portion 2211 of coupling 2210 by one or more standoffs 2261. Standoffs 2261 may be coupled to proximal portion 2211 of coupling 2210 using an adhesive or other suitable methods. Halo 2260 may be made of suture or other suitable material. Halo 2260 is configured to be coupled to hooks 2160. Halo 2260 and hooks 2160 may provide a primary or backup coupling between sleeve 2200 and cuff 2100. Halo 2260 and hooks 2160 are configured to keep sleeve 2200 coupled to cuff 2100 if the coupling between retainer 2140 and ring 2240 should fail. Halo 2260 may be cut between standoffs 2261 to release sleeve 2200 for removal or exchange. Distal portion 2112 of liner 2110 may be enlarged in diameter or otherwise configured to accommodate halo 2260 and standoffs 2261.
Gastrointestinal bypass device 3000 may include a gastrointestinal cuff 3100 and a gastrointestinal sleeve 3200.
Cuff 3100 may be configured to be attached in the esophagus. Cuff 3100 may be attached at or near the gastroesophageal junction. Alternatively, cuff 3100 may be attached proximal to the gastroesophageal junction, in the proximal stomach, or at some other location. For example, cuff 3100 may be attached within about 3 cm, 2.5 cm, 2 cm, 1.5 cm, 1 cm, 0.5 cm, above, below, or at the GEJ or squamo-columnar junction (SCJ or Z-line). Some non-limiting locations for attachment can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198174 to Dann et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety (e.g., at paras. [0131] to [0147]). Cuff 3100 may be sufficiently flexible to expand and collapse to conform with the inside of the esophagus. Cuff 3100 directs food and liquids into sleeve 3200, and provides a structure to which sleeve 3200 may be attached. Cuff 3100 may be attached using tissue anchors.
Cuff 3100 may include a liner 3110, an edge with one, two, or more projections, e.g., a scalloped edge 3120, a plurality of anchor holes 3130, a retainer 3140, a plurality of struts 3150, one or more attachment holes 3160, and a scaffold 3170.
Liner 3110 may include a proximal portion 3111, a distal portion 3112, a lumen 3113, and a longitudinal axis 3114. Liner 3110 may be tubular and may have a uniform width. Alternatively, liner 3110 may taper or change in width. Liner 3110 may be made of material that is flexible. This flexibility allows the attachment area, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, to open and close substantially normally. Liner 3110 may be made of a material that is thin, allowing it to collapse into a smaller profile. This smaller profile allows the attachment area, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, to close substantially normally, and also helps liner 3110 to be collapsed for delivery. Liner 3110 may include an inner layer 3116 and an outer layer 3117. Alternatively, liner 3110 may include a single layer of material, or any number of layers. Inner layer 3116 and outer layer 3117 may be sealed at proximal portion 3111 with an edge seal 3118. Edge seal 3118 may be silicone or other suitable material. Edge seal 3118 may be radiopaque. Alternatively, inner layer 3116 and outer layer 3117 may be formed from a single layer of material folded over. Inner layer 3116 and outer layer 3117 may be at least partially coupled together by sutures, thermal bonding, ultrasonic or laser welding, or other ways. Liner 1110 may be at least semi-permeable to liquids and/or solids. This semi-permeability may allow some food to reach the stomach, and may help the stomach maintain some residual functionality. This semi-permeability may allow medications to reach the stomach. Liner 3110 may be made of DACRON or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, liner 3110 may have a length of approximately 20 mm to 80 mm.
Scalloped edge 3120 may include a plurality of peaks 3121 and valleys 3122 formed at the edge of proximal portion 3111 of liner 3110. Peaks 3121 and valleys 3122 may be of uniform shape and size. Alternatively, peaks 3121 and valleys 3122 may be of varying shapes and sizes. Scalloped edge 3120 allows peaks 3121 to open wider than the rest of liner 3110, as shown in
A coupling mechanism, e.g., anchor holes 3130 may be formed in the peaks 3121 of scalloped edge 3120. Anchor holes 3130 are configured to receive tissue anchors. Anchor holes 3130 may be marked with a contrasting color, radiopaque marker, or other means to aid visualization. Anchor holes 3130 may be marked with stitching, ink, or other suitable marking. Anchor holes 3130 may be used as a placement template for tissue anchors. Anchor holes 3130 may be evenly spaced about a circumference of liner 3110. Evenly spaced anchor holes 3130 may help to distribute forces among the tissue anchors, prevent concentration of forces in a small number of tissue anchors, and enhance conformance of liner 3110 to an inside (e.g., luminal wall) of the esophagus. Alternatively, anchor holes 3130 may be spaced in any manner about a circumference of liner 3110. Anchor holes 3130 may be substantially coplanar. Anchor holes 3130 may be arranged in a plane substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis 3114, or angled to longitudinal axis 3114. A substantially coplanar arrangement may help to prevent concentration of forces in a small number of tissue anchors. Alternatively, anchor holes 3130 may be arranged in a staggered fashion.
Retainer 3140 may be coupled to distal portion 3112 of liner 3110. Retainer 3140 may be collapsible radially inwardly but not expandable radially outwardly. Retainer 3140 may be a circumferential channel formed in distal portion 3112 of liner 3110 by one or more folds 3141. Folds 3141 may be secured by a suture 3142, adhesive, or other means. Folds 3141 may be made more rigid by applying a stiffening substance to distal portion 3112 and/or folds 3141. The stiffening substance may be silicone or other suitable substance. Alternatively, retainer 3140 may be made of plastic or other suitable material, and coupled to distal portion 3112 of liner 3110.
Struts 3150 each include a proximal portion 3151 and a distal portion 3152. Struts 3150 may be elongate and substantially straight. Alternatively, struts 3150 may be curved or any other suitable shape. Struts 3150 may be coupled to liner 3110 between layers of liner 3110. Alternatively, struts 3150 may be coupled to an inner surface or an outer surface of liner 3110. Struts 3150 may be coupled to liner 3110 at an angle of 1 to 30 degrees or more with respect to longitudinal axis 3114 of liner 3110. Alternatively, struts 3150 may be coupled to liner 3110 longitudinally without an angle. Struts 3150 may include a first attachment element, e.g., an anchor eyelet 3154 at proximal portion 3151. Struts 3150 may include a second attachment element, e.g., a suture eyelet 3155 at distal portion 3152. Anchor eyelets 3154 may be aligned with anchor holes 3130 of liner 3110 to reinforce anchor holes 3130 of liner 3110 and prevent tissue anchors from pulling through. Struts 3150 may be coupled to liner 3110 with pockets formed by stitching together layers of liner 3110, and stitching through suture eyelets 3155. Alternatively, struts 3150 may be coupled to liner 3110 with sutures, adhesives, thermal bonding, ultrasonic or laser welding, or other suitable ways. Struts 3150 may have a uniform cross-section. Alternatively, struts 3150 may have a non-uniform cross-section which varies wider, narrower, thicker, and/or thinner. For example, struts 3150 may have a proximal portion 3151 and/or a distal portion 3152 which are thinner and/or wider, as shown in
Struts 3150 may reduce longitudinal stretching of liner 3110. Prograde forces such as peristaltic forces at distal portion 3112 of liner 3110 are transferred by struts 3150 to anchor eyelets 3154 and tissue anchors, to advantageously redistribute forces and minimize focal wear or failure points. Struts 3150 may also prevent inversion of liner 3110. Retrograde forces such as vomiting or retching forces at distal portion 3112 of liner 3110 cause liner 3110 and angled struts 3150 to twist or corkscrew about longitudinal axis 3114 and prevents inversion of liner 3110, as shown in
Attachment holes 3160 may be formed at distal portion 3112 of liner 3110. Attachment holes 3160 may be marked with a contrasting color to aid visualization. Attachment holes 3160 may be marked with stitching, ink, or other suitable marking.
Scaffold 3170 may be coupled to liner 3110 between layers of liner. Alternatively, scaffold may be coupled to an inner surface or an outer surface of liner 3110. Scaffold 3170 may be coupled to liner 3110 with sutures, adhesives, or other suitable ways. Scaffold 3170 may have any desired wall pattern, and in some embodiments resemble a sawtooth wave, sine wave, square wave, triangle wave, or other wave. Scaffold 3170 may include a plurality of proximal segments 3171 and a plurality of distal segments 3172 connected by a plurality of connecting segments 3173. Alternatively, scaffold 3170 may be a mesh, ring, or other suitable device. Scaffold 3170 may be coupled to struts 3150, or formed integrally with struts 3150. Scaffold 3170 may cross each strut 3150 through notch 3157.
Scaffold 3170 provides an outward bias to enhance conformance of liner 3110 to the luminal wall of the esophagus. This outward bias may be large enough to open liner 3110 when the esophagus opens, but not so large as to prevent the esophagus from closing. Scaffold 3170 is not necessarily meant to hold cuff 3100 in the esophagus. Scaffold 3170 may have a geometry, such as length and thickness, selected to create a desired amount of outward bias. Scaffold 3170 may be made of a material selected to create a desired amount of outward bias. Scaffold 3170 may be made of plastic such as PEEK, metal, or any other suitable material. Proximal segments 3171 may be placed at or near valleys 3122. This placement positions outward bias at valleys 3122. Any portion of scaffold 3170 may be placed across struts 3150. The placement of scaffold 3170 across struts 3150 may be selected to create a desired amount of outward bias. For example, distal segments 3172 may be placed across struts 3150. This placement provides a pivot point for connecting segments 3173 of scaffold 3170. This placement may also fold or rotate peaks 3121 when liner 3110 closes, resulting in a smaller closed profile, as shown in
Sleeve 3200 is configured to be coupled to cuff 3100, either in an integrally formed or removably coupled manner. Sleeve 3200 directs food and liquids into the intestine. Sleeve 3200 may include a coupling 3210, a ring 3240, a tube 3250, and one or more attachment elements 3260.
Coupling 3210 directs food and liquids from cuff 3100 to tube 3250. Coupling 3210 includes a proximal portion 3211, a distal portion 3212, and a lumen 3213. Drawstring holes 3215 may be formed at or near proximal portion 3211. Proximal portion 3211 may have a width that is the same or substantially the same as liner 3110, or in some embodiments taper down in width to restrict the flow of food and liquids through coupling 3210, which may help to create a feeling of fullness. Distal portion 3212 may have a uniform width. Alternatively, proximal portion 3211 and distal portion 3212 may have a uniform width. Coupling 3210 may be made of a material that is flexible, but does not stretch substantially in a radial or longitudinal direction. Coupling 3210 may be made of a polyurethane elastomer such as PELLETHANE, or any other suitable material.
Ring 3240 may be coupled to proximal portion 3211 of coupling 3210. Ring 3240 may be a thickened portion of coupling 3210, or a separate structure operably attached to coupling 3210. Ring 3240 may be sufficiently flexible to deform inwardly, but sufficiently rigid to spring back to its original shape. Ring 3240 is configured to interface with retainer 3140. Ring 3240 may have an interference fit with retainer 3140, or other form of attachment. Sleeve 3200 is thus coupled to cuff 3100 by ring 3240 and retainer 3140. Sleeve 3200 can be exchanged for a new, second sleeve having the same or one, two, or more differing properties by inwardly deforming ring 3240 and removing sleeve 3200. Ring 3240 may be inwardly deformed using a drawstring 3241 threaded through drawstring holes 3215. Other properties of sleeves, cuffs, cuff-sleeve attachment interfaces, and sleeve exchange methods can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2007/0198074 to Dann et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 8,070,743 to Kagan et al., each of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.
Tube 3250 includes a proximal portion 3251, a distal portion 3252, and a lumen 3253. Proximal portion 3251 of tube 3250 may be coupled to distal portion 3212 of coupling 3210 with an interference fit, heat bonded, and/or other suitable methods. Tube 3250 may have a uniform width. Alternatively, tube 3250 may taper or change in width. Tube 3250 may allow food and liquids to bypass the stomach and/or part of the intestine. Tube 3250 may allow foods and liquids to be bypassed into the duodenum, jejunum, or other part of the intestine. In one embodiment, tube 3250 may have a length of approximately 80 cm to 120 cm, a diameter of approximately 15 mm to 25 mm, and/or a thickness of about 0.05 mm to about 0.5 mm, such as about 0.15 mm.
Tube 3250 may be made of a material that is floppy or flaccid, but does not stretch substantially in a radial direction. Thus, tube 3250 may be flexible and compliant inwardly to allow peristaltic forces to act on its contents, but will not balloon outwardly. Tube 3250 may also not stretch substantially in a longitudinal direction. Tube 3250 may be made of a polyurethane elastomer such as PELLETHANE, or any other suitable material. Tube 3250 may be impermeable or semi-permeable. Tube 3250 may allow nutrients and medications inside tube 3250 to pass outward. Alternatively or in addition, tube 3250 may allow digestive juices and hormones outside tube 3250 to pass inward. Tube 3250 or portions of tube 3250 may be biodegradable. Tube 3250 with a plurality of biodegradable portions may be configured such that each portion degrades at a different rate.
Tube 3250 may include one or more coatings to resist calcification, deliver medications, provide lubriciousness, and/or provide other desired properties. Tube 3250 may include an electrical stimulation element to resist calcification and promote motility and satiety. Various electrical stimulation elements that can be utilized or modified for use with the systems and methods disclosed herein are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 7,881,797 to Griffin et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Tube 3250 may be made up of one or more sections which may be coupled or uncoupled to adjust a length of tube 3250. Tube 3250 may include one, two, or more additional lumens interior to, exterior to, or within walls of tube 3250 for delivery of medications, access for imaging devices for visual monitoring, and access for diagnostic sampling. Tube 3250 may have additional lumens which open at different points along the length of tube 3250 for targeted delivery or access.
Tube 3250 may include a radiopaque marker 3254. Radiopaque marker 3254 may be one or more longitudinal stripes which run along all or part of the length of tube 3250. Radiopaque marker 3254 may be configured to help prevent or reduce kinking and twisting of tube 3250. For example, radiopaque marker 3254 may be thicker and/or wider toward proximal portion 3251 of tube 3250 as shown in
Tube 3250 may include one, two, three, or more tails 3255 at distal portion 3252. Tails 3255 may be folded over each other and cinched with a grasping element, such as a loop snare, to seal distal portion 3255 of tube 3250 during deployment of sleeve 3200. Tails 3255 may be as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 8,118,774 to Dann et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Attachment elements 3260 are configured to be coupled to attachment holes 3160. Attachment elements 3260 and attachment holes 3160 may provide a, first, e.g., a primary, or second, e.g., a backup coupling between sleeve 3200 and cuff 3100. Attachment elements 3260 and attachment holes 3160 may be configured to keep sleeve 3200 coupled to cuff 3100 if the coupling between retainer 3140 and ring 3240 should fail. Attachment elements 3260 may each include a suture 3261 and a bar 3262. Bar 3262 may be configured to be threaded through attachment holes 3160. Suture 3261 may be cut to release sleeve 3200 for removal or exchange.
One or more safety sutures may be used to provide a backup coupling between sleeve 3200 and cuff 3100. Safety sutures may be cut to release sleeve 3200 for removal or exchange.
The cuffs and/or sleeves described above may be anchored, for example, using tissue anchors 1300 and tissue anchors 1300A, or any other suitable tissue anchor. Other tissue anchors or features of tissue anchors that may be used with systems and methods as described herein can be found, for example, in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2009/0012541 to Dahl et al., which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Tissue anchor 1300 and tissue anchor 1300A are configured to pass through a tissue wall to retain a device. For example, tissue anchor 1300 and tissue anchor 1300A may be configured to pass through an anchor hole in a cuff and transmurally through the wall of the esophagus to retain a cuff in the esophagus.
Tissue anchor 1300 and tissue anchor 1300A each include a proximal retention element 1310, a distal retention element 1320, and a tension element 1350.
Proximal retention element 1310 is configured to be deployed on a proximal side of a tissue wall. Proximal retention element 1310 may be a button, a bar, or other suitable shape. In one embodiment, proximal retention element 1310 may be a button having a diameter of approximately 2 mm to 5 mm, and a thickness of approximately 0.25 mm to 1 mm. Proximal retention element 1310 may include one or more holes 1311.
Distal retention element 1320 is configured to be deployed on a distal side of a tissue wall. Distal retention element 1320 includes a hub 1330 and a plurality of petals 1340.
Hub 1330 includes a proximal end 1331, a distal end 1332, and a longitudinal axis 1333. Hub 1330 includes an inner tube 1334 having a central lumen 1335. Hub 1330 also includes an outer tube 1336. Inner tube 1334 and outer tube 1336 form an annular space 1337. Inner tube 1334 and outer tube 1336 may be substantially the same length, or be of different lengths. Inner tube 1334 and outer tube 1336 may be made of a stainless steel or other suitable material.
Petals 1340 each include a hub portion 1341, an inclined portion 1342, and a tissue contact portion 1343. Hub portion 1341 is coupled to tissue contact portion 1343 by inclined portion 1342. Hub portion 1341 is at least partially positioned within annular space 1337. Hub portion 1341 may be coupled to inner tube 1334 and outer tube 1336 with an adhesive 1338. Adhesive 1338 may be a two-part epoxy or other suitable material or adhesive. In one embodiment, hub portion 1341 may have a length of approximately 1 mm to 2 mm. Inclined portion 1342 extends from proximal end 1331 of hub 1330. In one embodiment, inclined portion 1342 may be inclined at an angle of approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to longitudinal axis 1333. Alternatively, inclined portion 1342 may be inclined at a variable angle between 0 and 90 degrees with respect to longitudinal axis 1333. In one embodiment as shown in
Tension element 1350 includes a proximal portion 1351 and a distal portion 1352. Proximal portion 1351 is coupled to proximal retention element 1310. Proximal portion 1351 may pass through hole 1311 of proximal retention element 1310 and coupled with one or more knots. Distal portion 1352 is positioned within central lumen 1335 of inner tube 1334. Distal portion 1352 may be coupled to inner tube 1334 with an adhesive 1339 or other suitable ways. Adhesive 1339 may be a two-part epoxy or other suitable material or adhesive. Distal portion 1352 may also be coupled to inner tube 1334 with one or more knots. Tension element 1350 is configured to pass through a tissue wall. Tension element 1350 may have a reduced width or thickness in order to decrease the size of the hole through a tissue wall, which may lower the likelihood of infection or other response. In one embodiment, tension element 1350 may have a diameter of approximately 0.2 to 0.5 mm. Tension element 1350 may be elastic or inelastic. Tension element 1350 may be a suture, a wire, or other suitable device. Tension element 1350 may be coated or treated with an antibiotic agent.
Tissue marking device 1400 may be used for aiding the placement of tissue anchors, identifying cancerous tissue, marking tissue before surgery, and other purposes. In some embodiments, tissue marking device 1400 may be used for purposes other than marking, such as for pinpoint delivery of a diagnostic or therapeutic agent into tissue, such as a chemotherapeutic drug for example.
Tissue marking device 1400 may include a marking tube 1410, a marking tip 1420, a dye source 1444, and a vacuum source 1460.
Marking tube 1410 includes a proximal portion 1411 and a distal portion 1412. Marking tube includes an inlet lumen 1413 and an outlet lumen 1415. Marking tube 1410 is configured to access a part of the body where the tissue is located. Marking tube 1410 may be configured to be used in a working channel of an endoscope or other device.
Marking tip 1420 may be formed at distal portion 1412 of marking tube 1410. Marking tip 1420 includes a passage 1421 formed in a wall 1414 between inlet lumen 1413 and outlet lumen 1415. Marking tip 1420 includes an opening 1426. Opening 1426 may be circular, cross-shaped, X-shaped, or any other suitable size and shape as desired for a particular tissue identification, and in some embodiments could have a first opening shape to mark a first tissue, and a second opening shape to mark a second tissue. Opening 1426 may be chamfered on the inside and/or outside. Marking tip 1420 is configured to be placed against a tissue to be marked. Marking tip 1420 may be any suitable size or shape depending on the tissue to be marked. Opening 1426 could be on a distal-facing surface of marking tip 1420 as illustrated, or on a sidewall of the marking tip 1420 in other embodiments, such as described in connection with
Dye source 1444 may be coupled to inlet lumen 1413. Dye source 1444 may be a reservoir containing a dye for marking tissue. The dye may be gentian violet or any other suitable ink or dye. Dye source 1444 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the dye to be controlled.
Optionally, a rinse source 1445 may be coupled to inlet lumen 1413. Rinse source 1445 may be a reservoir containing a rinse solution such as saline or water. Rinse source 1445 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the rinse solution to be controlled.
A single solution may be used which performs both functions of the dye and the rinse solution.
A manifold 1450 may be used to couple dye source 1444 and rinse source 1445 to inlet lumen 1413. Manifold 1450 may include one or more valves 1451 which allow dye source 1444 and rinse source 1445 to be turned on and off independently.
Vacuum source 1460 may be coupled to outlet lumen 1415. Vacuum source 1460 may be a pump or other suitable device. Vacuum source 1460 is configured to draw a tissue placed against marking tip 1420 and create a seal between opening 1426 and the tissue. Vacuum source 1460 is also configured to fill marking tip 1420 with a dye from dye source 1444 and a rinse solution from rinse source 1445.
Tissue marking device 1400 may be a sealed system, which allows for a given fluid to be maintained in marking tip 1420 as long as a vacuum is applied and a seal with the tissue is maintained.
Optionally, rinsing marking tip 1420 and/or the tissue may be performed. Valve 1451 for rinse source 1445 is opened and vacuum source 1460 fills marking tip 1420 with a rinse solution from rinse source 1445.
Tissue marking device 2400 may be used for aiding the placement of tissue anchors, identifying cancerous tissue, marking tissue before surgery, and other purposes. In some embodiments, tissue marking device 2400 may be used for purposes other than marking, such as for pinpoint delivery of a diagnostic or therapeutic agent into tissue, such as a chemotherapeutic drug for example.
Tissue marking device 2400 may include an access element 2410, a marking interface 2420, a positioning element 2430, a dye source 2444, and a vacuum source 2460.
Access element 2410 includes a proximal portion 2411 and a distal portion 2412. Access element 2410 may include an inlet tube 2413 and an outlet tube 2415. Access element 2410 is configured to access a part of the body where the tissue is located. In one embodiment, an access element 2410 used for esophageal access may be a catheter of suitable length and diameter to access the gastroesophageal junction or other part of the esophagus. Access element 2410 may be configured to be used with a visualization device. In other embodiments, access element 2410 may be an endoscope, a solid elongate member, or other suitable device used to access the esophagus or other bodily cavities.
Marking surface 2420 may be coupled to distal portion 2412 of access element 2410. Alternatively, marking surface 2420 may be coupled to any suitable part of access element 2410. Marking surface 2420 includes a lumen 2421 having an inlet 2423 and an outlet 2425. Inlet 2423 and outlet 2425 may be coupled to inlet tube 2413 and outlet tube 2415. Lumen 2421 may be linear, meandering, or U-shaped, as shown in
Positioning element 2430 may be coupled to distal portion 2412 of access element 2410. Positioning element 2430 may be an expandable element, such as balloon, expandable mesh, or other suitable device. Positioning element 2430 may be coupled a known distance proximal or distal to marking surface 2420. Positioning element 2430 may be used to position marking surface 2420 with respect to an anatomical feature. In one embodiment, positioning element 2430 is a balloon configured to be expanded in the stomach, and configured to position marking surface 2420 in the esophagus a known distance from the opening of the stomach.
Optionally, a first rinse source 2441 may be coupled to inlet tube 2413. First rinse source 2441 may be a reservoir containing a first rinse solution such as saline or water. First rinse source 2441 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the first rinse solution to be controlled.
Optionally, a second rinse source 2442 may be coupled to inlet tube 2413. Second rinse source 2442 may be a reservoir containing a second rinse solution such as acetic acid. Second rinse source 2442 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the second rinse solution to be controlled.
Optionally, a prep source 2443 may be coupled to inlet tube 2413. Prep source 2443 may be a reservoir containing a prep solution such as isopropyl alcohol. Prep source 2443 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the prep solution to be controlled.
Dye source 2444 may be coupled to inlet tube 2413. Dye source 2444 may be a reservoir containing a dye for marking tissue. The dye may be gentian violet or any other suitable ink or dye. Dye source 2444 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the dye to be controlled.
Optionally, a third rinse source 2445 may be coupled to inlet tube 2413. Third rinse source 2445 may be a reservoir containing a third rinse solution such as saline or water. Third rinse source 2445 may be a syringe or other device which allows the flow of the third rinse solution to be controlled.
A single solution may be used which performs two or more functions of the first rinse solution, second rinse solution, prep solution, dye, and third rinse solution.
A manifold 2450 may be used to couple first rinse source 2441, second rinse source 2442, prep source 2443, dye source 2444, and third rinse source 2445 to inlet tube 2413. Manifold 2450 may include one or more valves 2451 which allow first rinse source 2441, second rinse source 2442, prep source 2443, dye source 2444, and third rinse source 2445 to be turned on and off independently.
Vacuum source 2460 is coupled to outlet tube 2415. Vacuum source 2460 may be a pump or other suitable device. Vacuum source 2460 is configured to create a vacuum within lumen 2421 of marking surface 2420. Vacuum source 2460 is configured to draw a tissue placed against marking surface 2420 and create a seal between openings 2426 and the tissue. Vacuum source 2460 is configured to fill lumen 2421 with a first rinse solution from first rinse source 2441, a second rinse solution from second rinse source 2442, a prep solution from prep source 2443, a dye from dye source 2444, and/or a third rinse solution from third rinse source 2445.
Tissue marking device 2400 may be a sealed system, which allows for a given fluid to be maintained in lumen 2421 as long as a vacuum is applied and a seal with the tissue is maintained.
Optionally, rinsing the tissue may be performed one or more times. Valve 2451 for first rinse source 2441 is opened and vacuum source 2460 fills lumen 2421 with a first rinse solution from first rinse source 2441 to rinse the tissue exposed through openings 2426. Valve 2451 for second rinse source 2442 is opened and vacuum source 2460 fills lumen 2421 with a second rinse solution from second rinse source 2442 to rinse the tissue exposed through openings 2426.
Optionally, preparing the tissue may be performed. Valve 2451 for prep source 2443 is opened and vacuum source 2460 fills lumen 2421 with a prep solution from prep source 2443 to prepare the tissue exposed through openings 2426.
Optionally, rinsing lumen 2421 and/or the tissue may be performed. Valve 2451 for third rinse source 2445 is opened and vacuum source 2460 fills lumen 2421 with a third rinse solution from third rinse source 2445 to rinse lumen 2421 and/or the tissue exposed through openings 2426.
Sleeve delivery device 1500 may be used to deliver a gastrointestinal sleeve. Sleeve delivery device 1500 may also be used to deliver a gastrointestinal cuff together with or apart from a gastrointestinal sleeve.
Sleeve delivery device 1500 may include a handle 1510, a delivery catheter 1520, a sealing element 1540, a release element 1550, and a pump 1570.
Handle 1510 may include a sealing port 1514, a release port 1515, a pump port 1517, and a snare port 1518. Snare port 1518 is configured to receive a loop snare or other grasping device.
Delivery catheter 1520 includes a proximal portion 1521 and a distal portion 1522. Proximal portion 1521 is coupled to handle 1510. Distal portion 1522 is configured to receive a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve. Distal portion 1522 may be curved to facilitate placement into the pylorus and/or intestine. Delivery catheter 1520 includes a delivery lumen 1523, a sealing lumen 1524, and a release lumen 1525. Delivery lumen 1523 is configured to receive at least a distal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve which may be inverted inside delivery lumen 1523. Sealing lumen 1524 is in communication with a sealing opening 1534 formed in a side of distal portion 1522. Release lumen 1525 is in communication with a release opening 1535 formed in a side of distal portion 1522.
Sealing element 1540 is configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal between a proximal portion of a sleeve, such as a gastrointestinal sleeve, and distal portion 1522 of delivery catheter 1520, when a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve is placed over distal portion 1522 of delivery catheter 1520. Sealing element 1540 is also configured to retain a gastrointestinal sleeve to delivery catheter 1520 during delivery. Sealing element 1540 may be, for example, a suture, wire, or other means that runs through sealing lumen 1524, exits out of sealing opening 1534, and wraps one or more times around a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve placed over distal portion 1522 of delivery catheter 1520. Sealing element 1540 may include a distal portion 1542 having a loop or a ring.
Release element 1550 is slidably disposed in release lumen 1525. Release element 1550 is configured to retain a distal portion 1542 of sealing element 1540. Release element 1550 is exposed at release opening 1535. Release element 1550 may be a wire. Alternatively, release element 1550 may be a suture or other suitable device.
Pump 1570 is configured to be coupled to pump port 1517. Pump 1570 is configured to pump a fluid such as water into delivery lumen 1523 to evert a gastrointestinal sleeve loaded onto delivery catheter 1520. Pump 1570 may include controls for pressure, volume, flow rate, time, or other parameters.
Sleeve delivery device 2500 may be used to deliver a gastrointestinal sleeve. Sleeve delivery device 2500 may also be used to deliver a gastrointestinal cuff together with or apart from a gastrointestinal sleeve.
Sleeve delivery device 2500 may include a handle 2510, a delivery catheter 2520, a sealing element 2540, one or more rings 2550, and a pump 2570.
Handle 2510 may include a sealing port 2514, a pump port 1517, and a snare port 2518. Snare port 2518 is configured to receive a loop snare or other grasping device.
Delivery catheter 2520 includes a proximal portion 2521 and a distal portion 2522. Proximal portion 2521 is coupled to handle 2510. Distal portion 2522 is configured to receive a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve. Distal portion 2522 may be curved to facilitate placement into the pylorus and/or intestine. Delivery catheter 2520 includes a delivery lumen 2523 and a sealing lumen 2524. Delivery lumen 2523 is configured to receive at least a distal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve which may be inverted inside delivery lumen 2523. Sealing lumen 2524 is in communication with a sealing opening 2534 formed in a side of distal portion 2522.
Sealing element 2540 is configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal between a proximal portion of a sleeve, such as a gastrointestinal sleeve, and distal portion 2522 of delivery catheter 2520, when a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve is placed over distal portion 2522 of delivery catheter 2520. Sealing element 2540 is also configured to retain a gastrointestinal sleeve to delivery catheter 2520 during delivery. Sealing element 2540 may be, for example, a suture, wire, or other means that runs through sealing lumen 2524, exits out of sealing opening 2534, and wraps one or more times around a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve placed over distal portion 1522 of delivery catheter 1520. Sealing element 1540 may include a distal portion 1542 that may be tied to sealing element 1540 with a releasable knot.
Rings 2550, which may include any radially outwardly protruding structure, may be formed or coupled around distal portion 2522 of delivery catheter 2520. Rings 2550 may be coupled with heat shrink tubing, an adhesive, or other suitable methods. Rings 2550 are configured to fit inside a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve. Rings 2550 may cooperate with sealing element 2540 to help seal and retain a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve around distal portion 2522 of delivery catheter 2520.
Pump 2570 is configured to be coupled to pump port 2517. Pump 2570 is configured to pump a fluid such as water into delivery lumen 2523 to evert a gastrointestinal sleeve loaded onto delivery catheter 2520. Pump 2570 may include controls for pressure, volume, flow rate, time, or other parameters.
Sleeve delivery device 3500 may be used to deliver a gastrointestinal sleeve. Sleeve delivery device 3500 may also be used to deliver a gastrointestinal cuff together with or apart from a gastrointestinal sleeve.
Sleeve delivery device 3500 may include a handle 3510, a delivery catheter 3520, a balloon 3540, a boot 3560, and a pump 3570.
Handle 3510 may include an inflation port 3514, a boot release port 3516, a pump port 3517, and a snare port 3518. Inflation port 3514 is configured to be coupled to an inflation source. Snare port 3518 is configured to receive a loop snare or other grasping device.
Delivery catheter 3520 includes a proximal portion 3521 and a distal portion 3522. Proximal portion 3521 is coupled to handle 3510. Distal portion 3522 is configured to receive a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve. Distal portion 3522 may be curved to facilitate placement into the pylorus and/or intestine. Delivery catheter 3520 includes a delivery lumen 3523, an inflation lumen 3524, and a boot release lumen 3526. Delivery lumen 3523 is configured to receive at least a distal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve which may be inverted inside delivery lumen 3523. Inflation lumen 3524 is in communication with balloon 3540. Boot release lumen 3526 is in communication with a boot release opening 3536 formed in a side of distal portion 3522.
Balloon 3540 is coupled to distal portion 3522 of delivery catheter 3520. Balloon 3540 is configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal between a proximal portion of a sleeve, such as a gastrointestinal sleeve, and distal portion 3522 of delivery catheter 3520, when a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve is placed over distal portion 3522 of delivery catheter 3520. Balloon 3540 is also configured to retain a gastrointestinal sleeve to delivery catheter 3520 during delivery. Balloon 3540 may be a circumferential balloon coupled around distal portion 3522 of delivery catheter 3520.
Boot 3560 is configured to wrap around a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve placed over distal portion 3522 of delivery catheter 3520. Boot 3560 is configured to prevent damage to or snagging of a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal sleeve during delivery. Boot 3560 has an outside profile configured to minimize trauma and damage to esophagus and other tissue during delivery. Boot 3560 may also help to retain a gastrointestinal sleeve to delivery catheter 3520. Boot 3560 includes a boot release 3561. Boot release 3561 may be, for example, a suture, wire, or other means that runs through boot release lumen 3526, exits out of boot release opening 3536, and attaches to boot 3560. Boot release 3561 is configured to unzip, tear open, cut, degrade, or otherwise disassociate boot 3560 to release it from delivery catheter 3520. Boot 3560 may include perforations 3562 and a tongue 3563 to facilitate release. Boot 3560 may be made of plastic, fabric, or other suitable material. When sleeve delivery device 3500 is used to deliver a gastrointestinal cuff together with a gastrointestinal sleeve, boot 3560 may be long enough to wrap around both the gastrointestinal cuff and the proximal portion of the gastrointestinal sleeve. A boot 3560 may also be used with sleeve delivery devices 1500 and 2500.
Pump 3570 is configured to be coupled to pump port 3517. Pump 3570 is configured to pump a fluid such as water into delivery lumen 3523 to evert a gastrointestinal sleeve loaded onto delivery catheter 3520. Pump 3570 may include controls for pressure, volume, flow rate, time, or other parameters.
Anchor delivery device 1600 includes a handle 1610, a sheath 1650, a delivery needle 1660, and a stylet 1670.
Handle 1610 includes a needle control 1616 and a stylet control 1617.
Sheath 1650 includes a proximal portion 1651, a distal portion 1652, and a sheath lumen 1655. Proximal portion 1651 of sheath 1650 may be coupled to handle 1610. Sheath 1650 is configured to be slidably disposed in a working lumen of an endoscope.
Delivery needle 1660 is slidably disposed in sheath lumen 1655. Delivery needle 1660 includes a proximal portion 1661, a distal portion 1662, and a needle lumen 1665. Proximal portion 1661 may be coupled to needle control 1616. Distal portion 1662 may include a tip 1668 that is sharp. Alternatively, tip 1668 may be atraumatic and coupled to an RF or other energy source. Distal portion 1662 may be advanced out of and refracted into sheath 1620. Distal portion 1662 may be preformed with a curve, or made of a shape memory material. This curve may be straightened out when distal portion 1662 is retracted into sheath 1620. Distal portion 1662 may be made of the same material as the rest of delivery needle 1660. Alternatively, distal portion 1662 may be made of a different material for greater curve and/or flexibility. For example, distal portion 1662 may be made of a polyamide and the rest of delivery needle 1660 may be made of nitinol. Delivery needle 1660 is configured to receive a tissue anchor collapsed into a delivery configuration.
Stylet 1670 is slidably disposed in needle lumen 1665. Stylet 1670 includes a proximal portion 1671 and a distal portion 1672. Proximal portion 1671 may be coupled to stylet control 1617. Distal portion 1672 may be advanced out of and retracted into delivery needle 1660. Stylet 1670 is configured to push out a tissue anchor loaded in delivery needle 1660.
Stent 1690 may be removably coupled to a gastrointestinal cuff to create a working space inside the esophagus. Stent 1690 may also be used without being coupled to the gastrointestinal cuff. Stent 1690 may be used in conjunction with anchor delivery device 1600.
Stent 1690 includes a plurality of proximal segments 1691 and a plurality of distal segments 1692 connected by connecting segments 1693. Proximal segments 1691 may include proximal drawstring holes 1694. A proximal drawstring 1695 may be threaded through proximal drawstring holes 1692. A proximal drawstring control 1696 may be coupled to proximal drawstring 1695. Proximal drawstring control 1696 is configured to loosen and tighten proximal drawstring 1695 to expand and collapse a proximal portion of stent 1690. Distal segments 1692 may include distal drawstring holes 1697. A distal drawstring 1698 may be threaded through distal drawstring holes 1697. A distal drawstring control 1699 may be coupled to distal drawstring 1698. Distal drawstring control 1699 is configured to loosen and tighten distal drawstring to expand and collapse a distal portion of stent 1690.
Stent 1690 may be removably coupled to an inner surface of a proximal portion of a gastrointestinal cuff. Stent 1690 may be sutured to the gastrointestinal cuff. Stent 1690 may be delivered in a collapsed configuration together with the gastrointestinal cuff, and expanded at an attachment point to create a working space. When the working space is no longer needed, the sutures may be cut and removed, and stent 1690 collapsed and removed.
Stent 1690 may also be used without being coupled to a gastrointestinal cuff. Stent 1690 may be delivered in a collapsed configuration into a previously placed gastrointestinal cuff, and expanded to create a working space. When the working space is no longer needed, the stent 1690 may be collapsed and removed.
Anchor delivery device 2600 includes a handle 2610, a catheter 2620, a side port 2630, a sled 2650, a delivery needle 2660, pushrod 2670, and a holder 2680.
Handle 2610 includes a needle control 2616, a pushrod control 2617, and a holder control 2618.
Catheter 2620 includes a proximal portion 2621, a distal portion 2622, and a longitudinal axis 2623. Catheter 2620 also includes a central lumen 2625. Distal portion 2622 may include a nose 2626 having an opening 2627. Nose 2626 may be soft and flexible. Nose 2626 may be elongate. Nose 2626 may be curved. Opening 2627 may be configured to allow an endoscope or other tool to pass through. Distal portion 2622 may also include an alignment slot 2628 and a stop 2629.
Side port 2630 is formed in a side of distal portion 2622 of catheter 2620. Side port 2630 includes a proximal side 2631 and a distal side 2632. Side port 2630 may optionally include a tissue brace 2634 slidably disposed within a brace lumen of catheter 2620. Tissue brace 2634 may be configured to removably cover side port 2630 to prevent tissue from prematurely entering side port 2630. Side port 2630 may be coupled to a vacuum source. Side port 2630 may be configured to be placed against and draw in a tissue wall. Side port 2630 may be sized larger to allow enough of a tissue wall to be drawn in for single-wall (transmural) anchor delivery, or sized smaller for double-wall (plication) anchor delivery. For single-wall anchor delivery, side port 2630 may have a length of 10 mm to 50 mm or greater, such as a length of 20 mm to 30 mm.
Sled 2650 is slidably disposed in central lumen 2625. Sled 2650 includes a sheathing channel 2655 having a proximal opening 2656. Sled 2650 may be coupled to a sled control rod 2657 configured to move sled 2650. Sled control rod 2657 may be coupled to handle 2610. Sled 2650 may include an alignment tab 2658 which cooperates with alignment slot 2628 to align proximal opening 2656 with side port 2630. Sled 2650 may be configured to slide in central lumen 2625 distally until it reaches stop 2629. When sled 2650 has reached stop 2629, proximal opening 2656 of sheathing channel 2655 may be positioned at distal side 2632 of side port 2630. Sled 2650 may be removed from catheter 2620 for reloading.
Delivery needle 2660 is slidably disposed in sheathing channel 2655. Delivery needle 2660 includes a distal control portion 2661, a proximal delivery portion 2662, and a needle lumen 2665. Distal control portion 2661 may be coupled to a needle control rod 2667. Needle control rod 2667 may be coupled to needle control 2616. Proximal delivery portion 2662 includes a tip 2668 that is sharp. Alternatively, tip 2668 may be atraumatic and coupled to an RF or other energy source. Delivery needle 2660 has a reverse orientation, with tip 2668 pointed proximally (e.g., toward the oropharynx, when the device 2600 is deployed transesophageally via an endoscopic technique) and movable from a first, e.g., distal retracted position to a second, e.g., proximal position for delivering a tissue anchor across a body luminal wall. Proximal delivery portion 2662 may be advanced out of and retracted into sheathing channel 2655. When advanced out of sheathing channel 2655, proximal delivery portion 2662 may enter distal side 2632 of side port 2630. Delivery needle 2660 is configured to receive a tissue anchor collapsed into a delivery configuration. Delivery needle 2660 may include a slot 2669 configured to allow a tension element of a tissue anchor to pass through.
Pushrod 2670 is slidably disposed in needle lumen 2664. Pushrod 2670 includes a distal control portion 2671 and a proximal delivery portion 2672. Distal control portion 2671 may be coupled to a pushrod control rod 2677. Pushrod control rod 2677 may be coupled to pushrod control 2617. Pushrod 2670 has a reverse orientation, with proximal delivery portion 2672 pointed proximally. Proximal delivery portion 2672 may be advanced out of and retracted into delivery needle 2660. Pushrod 2670 is configured to push out a tissue anchor loaded in delivery needle 2660. Pushrod 2670 may include at least a portion, e.g., proximal delivery portion 2672, sized small enough to push against a hub of a tissue anchor without damaging the tissue anchor or a portion thereof, e.g., the petals. Pushrod 2670 may include a channel 2679 configured to allow a tension element of a tissue anchor to pass through. Channel 2679 of pushrod 2670 may be aligned with slot 2669 of delivery needle 2660.
Holder 2680 may be coupled to a holder control rod 2687. Holder control rod 2687 may be coupled to holder control 2618. Holder 2680 may be configured to hold an anchor hole of a gastrointestinal cuff over proximal opening 2656 of sheathing channel 2655. Holder 2680 may be configured to hold an anchor hole of a gastrointestinal cuff over tip 2668 of delivery needle 2660. Holder 2680 may be slidably and/or rotatably manipulated. Holder 2680 may be stowed when not in use.
The control rods may be arranged coaxially. For example, sled control rod 2657 may be slidably disposed in a hollow pushrod control rod 2677, which is slidably disposed in a hollow needle control rod 2667, which is slidably disposed in a hollow holder control rod 2687, as shown in
Sleeve delivery device 1500 is mounted with cuff 1100 and sleeve 1200. Sleeve delivery device 2500 or sleeve delivery device 3500 may also be used. Stent 1690 is coupled to cuff 1100. Stent 1690 is cinched around sleeve delivery device 1500.
Sleeve delivery device 1500 is mounted with cuff 3100 and sleeve 3200. Sleeve delivery device 2500 or sleeve delivery device 3500 may also be used.
Alternatively, the method may include first deploying sleeve 3200 without cuff 3100, then anchoring cuff 3100 at the attachment point, and then grasping sleeve 3200 to attach sleeve 3200 to cuff 3100.
While the foregoing has been with reference to particular embodiments of the invention, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes in these embodiments may be made without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, including embodiments that do not provide all the features and benefits described herein. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present disclosure extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative or additional embodiments and/or uses and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. In addition, while a number of variations have been shown and described in varying detail, other modifications, which are within the scope of the present disclosure, will be readily apparent to those of skill in the art based upon this disclosure. It is also contemplated that various combinations or subcombinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the present disclosure. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the present disclosure herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above. For all of the embodiments described above, the steps of any methods need not be performed sequentially.
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| 20130324904 A1 | Dec 2013 | US |
