C12497: Readily Adjustable Dual-Balloon Catheter for Cardiovascular SurgeryNovelty:
This technology implements an adjustable dual-balloon system within an intravascular catheter to allow finer control and better fit for a variety of blood vessel dimensions.
Value Proposition:
Current balloon catheters for the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC), the major vein that returns blood to the heart, have fixed balloon sizes which make it harder to control blood loss due to the vessels irregular dimensions and can cause further damage by overstretching it. This enhanced catheter invention uses two adjustable balloons that allow surgeons to directly change their size to better match the vessels dimensions during surgery, decrease time spent on controlling blood loss, and increase patient safety. Additional advantages of this device include:
• Occlusion of blood on both sides of the injured site
• Insertion is minimally invasive via femoral vein
• Continual maintenance of blood return to the heart
• Simple set-up and reduced time to treat severe traumas
Technical Details:
Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a more efficient intravascular catheter to treat IVC injuries by implementing a cooperative double- balloon system. The adjustable balloon sizes are uniquely designed through simple inflatable mechanisms which also allow flexible placement range across the injured site within the vein. Additionally, these modifications stop blood within the vein only at the injured site but keep regulated flow back to the heart while in place.
Looking for Partners:
To develop and commercialize the technology as cardiovascular catheter to enhance surgical procedures while treating IVC trauma.
Stage of Development:
Prototype
Data Availability:
Under CDA/NDA
Publications/Associated Cases:
Not available at this time
