Claims
- 1. A method for controlling bleeding on an inner wall of a body cavity or passageway comprising:
inserting into said cavity a first expandable balloon surrounded at least in part by a hemostatic shroud comprised of a fabric and a gel-forming absorbent composition, said first expandable balloon fluidly connected to an expandable pilot balloon; inflating said first expandable balloon therein; compressing said shroud against said inner surface of the cavity where bleeding is to be controlled; and monitoring the pressure within said first expandable balloon by touching said expandable pilot balloon.
- 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of deflating said first expandable balloon after said shroud is compressed against said inner surface of said cavity.
- 3. The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of removing said first expandable balloon and said shroud after the step of deflating said first expandable balloon.
- 4. The method of claim 1 wherein said first expandable balloon is inflatable but non-stretchable.
- 5. The method of claim 1 wherein said pilot balloon is inflatable but non-stretchable.
- 6. The method of claim 1 wherein said first expandable balloon is subsequently removed from said body cavity, leaving said shroud in contact with said inner surface.
- 7. A device for controlling bleeding in a body cavity, said device comprising:
a first expandable balloon having an inner and outer surface; an expandable pilot balloon; and a hemostatic shroud; said shroud surrounding at least part of said outer surface of said first expandable balloon and comprising a gel-forming absorbent composition; said first expandable balloon and shroud having a configuration adapted to permit insertion thereof into a body cavity wherein bleeding is to be controlled and, upon said insertion, inflation of said first expandable balloon to occupy said cavity and to press said shroud against the inner wall of said cavity; said expandable pilot balloon and said first expandable balloon in fluid communication with each other such that the pressure inside said expandable pilot balloon equals the pressure inside said first expandable balloon.
- 8. The device of claim 7 wherein said hemostatic shroud is permanently affixed to the delivery means in such a way that said shroud is permanently positioned around said first expandable balloon.
- 9. The device of claim 7 wherein said hemostatic shroud is releasably affixed to said first expandable balloon.
- 10. The device of claim 7 further comprising a catheter to insert and inflate said first expandable balloon, said catheter comprising a catheter tube having an inner lumen, a wall, two ends, and an inflation passageway disposed within said wall.
- 11. The device of claim 10 wherein said first expandable balloon is disposed on said balloon catheter tube.
- 12. The device of claim 11 wherein said first expandable balloon is affixed to the outer surface of said catheter tube at the two ends of said catheter tube, and wherein said inflation passageway disposed within said wall of said tube terminates at said outer surface of said catheter tube.
- 13. The device of claim 11 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is configured for insertion into a nasal passageway and the inner lumen of said tube serves as an air passage for breathing.
- 14. The device of claim 7 wherein said hemostatic shroud is comprised of a material selected from a group consisting of hemostatic polysaccharides, oxidized cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and calcium alginate.
- 15. The device of claim 7 wherein the hemostatic shroud is in the form of a knitted fabric tube.
- 16. The device of claim 7 further comprising an extension tail on said hemostatic shroud.
- 17. The device of claim 7 further comprising an inflation tube disposed between said expandable pilot balloon and said first expandable balloon.
- 18. A method for controlling bleeding on an inner wall of a body cavity or passageway comprising:
inserting into said cavity a first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon surrounded at least in part by a hemostatic shroud comprised of a fabric and a gel-forming absorbent composition, said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon fluidly connected to an inflatable, non-stretchable pilot balloon; inflating said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon therein; compressing said shroud against said inner surface of the cavity where bleeding is to be controlled; and monitoring the pressure within said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon by touching said inflatable, non-stretchable pilot balloon.
- 19. The method of claim 18 further comprising the step of deflating said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon after said shroud is compressed against said inner surface of said cavity.
- 20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of removing said inflatable, non-stretchable balloon after the step of deflating said balloon.
- 21. The method of claim 18 wherein said gel-forming absorbent composition provides a non-stick layer between said fabric and said inner surface of said cavity.
- 22. The method of claim 18 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is subsequently removed from said body cavity, leaving said shroud in contact with said inner surface.
- 23. The method of claim 18 wherein said shroud is removable after being in contact with said inner surface.
- 24. The method of claim 18 wherein said shroud is releasably affixed to said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon.
- 25. The method of claim 18 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is inflated by a balloon catheter, said balloon catheter having a catheter tube which has an outer wall and an inner lumen.
- 26. The method of claim 25 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is disposed on said catheter tube.
- 27. The method of claim 26 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is inflated through an inflation port which is disposed in the wall of said catheter tube.
- 28. The method of claim 25 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is configured for insertion into a nasal passageway and the inner lumen of said catheter tube serves as an air passage for breathing.
- 29. The method of claim 19 wherein said hemostatic shroud has an extension tail which facilitates removal of the hemostatic shroud after said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon has been deflated.
- 30. The method of claim 18 wherein said pressure-monitoring step is performed during the compression of said shroud.
- 31. A device for controlling bleeding in a body cavity, said device comprising:
a first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon having an inner and outer surface; an inflatable, non-stretchable pilot balloon; and a hemostatic shroud; said shroud surrounding at least part of said outer surface of said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon and comprising a gel-forming absorbent composition; said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon and shroud having a configuration adapted to permit insertion thereof into a body cavity wherein bleeding is to be controlled and, upon said insertion, inflation of said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon to occupy said cavity and to press said shroud against the inner wall of said cavity; said inflatable, non-stretchable pilot balloon and said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon in fluid communication with each other such that the pressure inside said inflatable, non-stretchable pilot balloon equals the pressure inside said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon.
- 32. The device of claim 31 wherein said hemostatic shroud is releasably affixed to said first expandable balloon.
- 33. The device of claim 31 further comprising a catheter to insert and inflate said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon, said catheter comprising a catheter tube having an inner lumen, a wall, two ends, and an inflation passageway disposed within said wall.
- 34. The device of claim 31 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is disposed on said balloon catheter tube.
- 35. The device of claim 34 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is affixed to the outer surface of said catheter tube at the two ends of said catheter tube, and wherein said inflation passageway disposed within said wall of said tube terminates at said outer surface of said catheter tube.
- 36. The device of claim 35 wherein said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon is configured for insertion into a nasal passageway and the inner lumen of said tube serves as an air passage for breathing.
- 37. The device of claim 31 wherein said hemostatic shroud is comprised of a material having the property of facilitating blood clot formation.
- 38. The device of claim 37 wherein said hemostatic shroud is comprised of a material selected from a group consisting of hemostatic polysaccharides, oxidized cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and calcium alginate.
- 39. The device of claim 31 wherein the hemostatic shroud is in the form of a knitted fabric tube.
- 40. The device of claim 31 further comprising an extension tail on said hemostatic shroud.
- 41. The device of claim 31 further comprising an inflation tube disposed between said inflatable, non-stretchable pilot balloon and said first inflatable, non-stretchable balloon.
- 42. A method for controlling bleeding on an inner surface of a body cavity comprising:
inserting into said cavity an expandable balloon having an inner and outer surface; inflating said balloon therein, causing said balloon to occupy said cavity and causing the outer surface thereof to press against the inner wall of said cavity in a manner adapted to suppress said bleeding.
- 43. The method of claim 42wherein said inflated balloon resists deflation.
- 44. The method of claim 42 wherein said inflated balloon is adapted to be retained indefinitely within the cavity.
- 45. The method of claim 42, further including a hemostatic shroud surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface of said balloon, such that said shroud is in intimate contact with said bleeding surface and forms a gel which adheres to said surface.
- 46. The method of claim 42 wherein said cavity is a diverticula.
- 47. A method for plugging a cavity comprising:
delivering and inserting into said cavity a filling material; and filling said cavity, wherein said material is retained within said cavity.
- 48. The method of claim 47 which further includes the marking of a cavity which has been plugged by marker material.
- 49. A device for plugging a cavity,
said device comprising a catheter, a balloon, and marker material; said catheter providing for the delivery and insertion of the balloon into said cavity; said catheter further including means for expanding said balloon, and, upon expansion thereof, for resisting contraction thereof; said balloon being releasably connected to the catheter; and said marker material being adapted to indicate a cavity which has been plugged.
- 50. The device of claim 49, further including an anchoring apparatus which engages the interior wall of said cavity and prevents the expulsion of the balloon.
- 51. A device for plugging a cavity,
said device comprising a catheter system for delivery and insertion into said cavity of a filling material, the filling material, and marker material for indicating a cavity which has been plugged; said filling material being releasably connected to the catheter; said filling material being designed to be retained within the cavity; and said filling material being selected from the group consisting of a non-solid curable material which is cured into a hardened state inside the cavity, a fibrous material, and a resiliently-deformable member.
- 52. The device of claim 51, further including an anchoring apparatus which engages the interior wall of said cavity and prevents the expulsion of the filling material.
- 53. The device of claim 51, which is configured for the insertion and expansion of said balloon and is adapted for use within a diverticula.
Parent Case Info
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/406,166 filed Sep. 27, 1999, which in turn is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/057,414, filed on Apr. 8, 1998.
Continuation in Parts (2)
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09406166 |
Sep 1999 |
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09927864 |
Aug 2001 |
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09057414 |
Apr 1998 |
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09406166 |
Sep 1999 |
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