WO2004093656A2 - Ultrasound enhanced central venous catheter - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to use of an ultrasound assembly with a central venous catheter, and more specifically to using ultrasonic energy to enhance the efficacy of a central venous catheter.
- central venous catheter refers generally, in addition to its ordinary meaning, to a catheter that has been inserted into a vein of the vascular system.
- CVCs have many varied applications, CVCs are frequently used when a patent requires frequent or continuous injections of medications or fluids for nutritional support.
- Common CVC applications include, but are not limited to, chemotherapy, long-term intravenous antibiotics, long-term pain medications, long-term intravenous nutrition, frequent blood draws, dialysis, and plasmapheresis. Therefore, a CVC can be used to deliver fluids to, or extract fluids from, the cardiovascular system.
- CVC superior vena cava
- SVCs are used in a wide variety of applications; one common application is in the provision of a therapeutic compound into a patient's vascular system.
- blockages can form within the
- a blockage inside the CVC can be caused by drug precipitate or thrombus.
- platelet aggregation or fibrin deposition can completely encase the ' surface of the CVC, or can form a sac around the distal end of the CVC.
- blockages were removed, if at all, either by removing and replacing/cleaning the CVC or while the CVC is in place passing a clot-dissolving compound through the CVC to dissolve the blockage.
- removing the CVC catheter is generally not desirable and introducing a large quantity of clot-dissolving compounds into the vascular system can have negative side effects.
- one embodiment of the present invention comprises an elongate central venous catheter.
- the elongate central venous catheter having a distal region configured for insertion into a patient's vasculature.
- the elongate central venous catheter also has a fluid delivery lumen configured to allow a fluid to be delivered through the central venous catheter to the patient's vasculature.
- the apparatus further comprises an ultrasound assembly configured to be positioned adjacent to the central venous catheter distal region.
- the apparatus further comprises a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature in a region adjacent to the ultrasound assembly.
- a method for removing a blockage from a central venous catheter comprises inserting an ultrasound assembly into a central venous catheter.
- the ultrasound assembly comprises an ultrasound radiating member mounted on an elongate support structure.
- the method further comprises positioning the ultrasound assembly within the central venous catheter such that the ultrasound radiating member is adjacent to a deposited material formed on a portion of the central venous catheter.
- the method further comprises supplying an electrical current to the ultrasound radiating member to expose the deposited material to ultrasonic energy.
- the method further comprises passing a blockage removal compound through the central venous catheter to expose the deposited material to the blockage removal compound simultaneously with ultrasonic energy.
- a method comprises exposing a deposited material formed on a central venous catheter to ultrasonic energy while the central venous catheter is positioned in a patient and exposing the deposited material to a blockage removal compound while the central venous catheter is positioned in a patient.
- a method for removing a deposited material from a catheter comprises supplying a blockage removal compound to the deposited material. The method further comprises exposing the deposited material to ultrasonic energy generated by an ultrasound radiating member positioned within the catheter. The method further comprises measuring a temperature on the catheter to provide an indication of progression of the removal of the deposited material from the catheter.
- FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a distal end of a CVC structure having a fibrin sleeve formed thereover.
- FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a distal end of a CVC structure having a intraluminal thrombus or clot formed therein.
- FIGURE 3 is a cross-sectional view of a CVC disposed within a patient's vasculature, wherein an ultrasound assembly is positioned within the CVC.
- FIGURE 4 is a side view of the ultrasound assembly positioned within the CVC of FIGURE 3.
- FIGURE 5A is a cross-sectional view of a CVC having an embedded ultrasound radiating member.
- FIGURE 5B is a cross-sectional view of the CVC of FIGURE 5A, taken along line 5B-5B.
- FIGURE 6 is a perspective illustration of a CVC elongate body having a suture wing in the catheter proximal region.
- material can be deposited in and around a CVC during extended use. Such deposition can adversely affect operation of the CVC, making it difficult or impossible to deliver therapeutic compounds or other materials through the CVC to the patient's vasculature. Therefore, improvements have been developed to mitigate the adverse affects associated with material deposition in or around a CVC. Exemplary embodiments of these improvements are disclosed herein.
- CVCs can be configured with multiple lumens, rather than a single central lumen.
- a CVC catheter has been one lumen and five lumens. Multiple lumens can be used for introducing and withdrawing fluids and devices, such as a guidewire.
- the improvements disclosed herein can be used with catheters other than CVC catheters, such as with catheters configured to be inserted into other regions of the vascular system.
- central venous catheter refers generally, in addition to its ordinary meaning, to a catheter that has been inserted into a vein of the vascular system.
- the tip of a CVC is advanced into the superior vena cava ("SVC") from an upper extremity jugular vein or subclavian vein.
- SVC superior vena cava
- Other approaches and deployment locations can be used in other applications.
- CVCs are used in a wide variety of applications; one common application is in the provision of a therapeutic compound into a patient's vascular system.
- therapeutic compound refers broadly, without limitation, to a drug, medicament, dissolution compound, genetic material or any other substance capable of effecting physiological functions. Additionally, any mixture comprising any such substances is encompassed within this definition of "therapeutic compound”, as well as any substance falling within the ordinary meaning of these terms.
- the term "ultrasound energy” is a broad term and is used in its ordinary sense and means, without limitation, mechanical energy transferred through pressure or compression waves with a frequency greater than about 20 kHz.
- the waves of the ultrasound energy have a frequency between about 500 kHz and 20 MHz and in another embodiment between about 1 MHz and 3 MHz. In yet another embodiment, the waves of the ultrasound energy have a frequency of about 3 MHz.
- the term “catheter” is a broad term and is used in its ordinary sense and means, without limitation, an elongate flexible tube configured to be inserted into the body of a patient, such as, for example, a body cavity, duct or vessel.
- a generic CVC comprises a flexible, elongate body 100 that forms a central lumen 110.
- the elongate body 100 has an outer surface 120, and is dimensioned to facilitate its passage through the peripheral vascular system.
- suitable materials and dimensions for the CVC can be selected readily based on the natural and anatomical dimensions of the particular treatment site and percutaneous access site.
- suitable CVC materials include, but are not limited to, extruded polytetrafluoroethylene (“PTFE”), polyethylenes (“PE”), polyamides and other similar materials.
- PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- PE polyethylenes
- polyamides polyamides
- soft materials such as urethanes and silicones can be used to form the catheter body.
- a CVC optionally includes a coating, such as a silver coating, to reduce the likelihood of infection.
- the proximal region of the CVC is reinforced by braiding, mesh or other internal or external structures to provide increased kink resistance and pushability, thereby facilitating passage of the CVC through the patient's vasculature.
- the CVC body can be reinforced by including a stylet in the CVC body, which serves to maintain rigidity of the CVC during passage through the patient's vasculature.
- a thin, elongate wire can be used as a stylet.
- a CVC has an outer diameter between approximately 6 French and approximately 14 French.
- a CVC optionally includes a suture wing or cuff in the catheter proximal region, which can be used to attach the proximal end of the CVC to the patient.
- FIGURE 6 illustrates a CVC elongate body 100 having a suture wing 190 in the catheter proximal region.
- the suture wing 190 can be constructed of a material suitable for attachment to a patient's body.
- a cuff that may be made out of a material such as Dacron can be used.
- the CVC optionally includes a proximal hub 195 that can be used to supply fluid, such as a therapeutic compound, through a CVC lumen.
- fluid such as a therapeutic compound
- material often deposits in and around a CVC that has been positioned within a patent's vasculature for an extended period of time.
- Such blockages can be caused by therapeutic compound precipitate, platelet aggregation, or fibrin deposition.
- FIGURE 1 illustrates the formation of a fibrin sleeve 130 at the distal region of the CVC
- FIGURE 2 illustrates the formation of a thrombus or clot 140 within the CVC central lumen 110. Either of these conditions can adversely affect the operation of the CVC, making it difficult or impossible to pass therapeutic compounds or other materials through the CVC and into the patient's vasculature.
- ultrasonic energy is used to clean one or more portions of a CVC, such as the central lumen 110, the elongate body outer surface 120, or both.
- the ultrasonic energy is used in combination with a blockage removal compound to clean the one or more portions of the CVC.
- the ultrasonic energy is preferably configured to enhance the therapeutic effects and/or delivery of the blockage removal compound.
- the ultrasonic energy can be used to penetrate the protein shield that often covers an occlusion, thereby allowing a blockage removal compound, such as a solution containing an antibacterial agent and/or a thrombus removing compound (e.g., Heparin, Uronkinase, Streptokinase, TPA and other thrombolytics or anti-thrombus agents) to be delivered directly to the occlusion.
- a blockage removal compound such as a solution containing an antibacterial agent and/or a thrombus removing compound (e.g., Heparin, Uronkinase, Streptokinase, TPA and other thrombolytics or anti-thrombus agents) to be delivered directly to the occlusion.
- the ultrasonic energy can be delivered independent of, or simultaneously with, the blockage removal compound.
- a CVC is exposed to ultrasonic energy periodically to reduce or prevent accumulation of protein thereon.
- FIGURE 3 is a cross-sectional illustration of the elongate body 100 of a CVC that has been positioned within a patient's vasculature 150.
- this system can be used to clean deposited material from within the CVC outer surface 120 (such as a fibrin sleeve 130), or from the CVC inner lumen 110 (such as a thrombus or clot 140), or both.
- this system can be used to clean deposited material from the distal end of the CVC, or from an intermediate position on the CVC.
- an ultrasound assembly 160 is inserted into, and passed through the elongate body 100.
- the ultrasound assembly 160 comprises an ultrasound radiating member 165 positioned at the distal end of an elongate support member 167.
- the ultrasound radiating member comprises lead zirconate titanate ("PZT"), although other materials capable of generating mechanical vibrations when exposed to electronic signals can also be used.
- PZT lead zirconate titanate
- the ultrasound assembly 160 illustrated in FIGURE 4 comprises one ultrasound radiating member 165, in a modified embodiment, multiple ultrasound radiating members are positioned along the elongate support member 167. The multiple ultrasound radiating members can be controlled independently of each other.
- the ultrasound radiating member is mechanically connected to an ultrasound oscillator positioned at the proximal end of the CVC, outside the patient's body; additional information regarding this configuration is provided U.S. Patent 6,524,251 , issued on 25 February 2003, and entitled “Ultrasonic Device for Tissue Ablation and Sheath for Use Therewith.” Additional information regarding controlling a plurality of ultrasound radiating members are provided in U.S. Patent Application Publication US 2004/0024347 A1 , published on 5 February 2004 and entitled “Catheter with Multiple Ultrasound Radiating Members," the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference herein. Additional information regarding mounting one or more ultrasound radiating members on an elongate support structure are provided in U.S.
- a temperature sensor 169 is optionally positioned in a distal region of the
- the temperature sensor In other embodiments, the temperature sensor
- the ultrasound radiating member 165 and optionally the temperature sensor 169, are electrically connected to control circuitry at a proximal end of the ultrasound assembly 160.
- the temperature sensor can be used to monitor and control the progression of the cleaning procedure. In particular, when removing a blockage from within or around a CVC, a decrease in the temperature at the treatment site can indicate that the blockage has been at least partially removed or dissolved, and that flow has been at least partially reestablished at the treatment site.
- the temperature sensor may be used to determine that the radiating member is positioned 165 within the blockage. Additional information regarding using temperature measurements to monitor the progression of an ultrasound-enhanced treatment are provided in U.S.
- Patent Application Publication 2003/0220568 A1 published on 27 November 2003 and entitled "Blood Flow Reestablishment Determination," as well as in U.S. Provisional Patent Applications 60/540,900 (filed 29 January 2004) and 60/540,703 (filed 30 January 2004); the entire disclosure of these three applications is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- the ultrasound assembly 160 is passed through the CVC to a point that the ultrasound radiating member 165 is positioned adjacent to a blockage.
- the blockage is located either within the CVC elongate body 100, or outside the CVC elongate body 100.
- the ultrasound radiating member 165 is activated via the control circuitry, ultrasonic vibrations are generated, thereby exposing the blockage to ultrasonic energy 170.
- the blockage can also optionally be exposed to a blockage removal compound to assist in breaking down or dissolving the blockage, such as a thrombolytic solution or an antibacterial solution.
- the blockage removal compound can be delivered through the CVC itself, or can be independently supplied to the treatment site by, for example, a secondary delivery catheter or a delivery lumen formed integrally with the central venous catheter.
- the ultrasonic energy enhances the effect of the blockage removal compound, as described previously.
- the CVC is configured to facilitate the delivery of ultrasonic energy to blockages that form on or within the elongate body.
- the elongate body or optionally only a distal region of the elongate body, is formed from a material that is substantially transparent to ultrasonic energy. This configuration advantageously allows ultrasonic energy generated by an ultrasound radiating member positioned within the central lumen 110 to pass through the elongate body 100 and be absorbed by a blockage outside the CVC.
- the ultrasound radiating member 165 need not be positioned within the CVC central lumen 110.
- the ultrasound assembly can be passed along the outer surface 120 of the CVC in a region 180 (see FIGURE 3) between the patient's vasculature 150 and the CVC.
- the ultrasound radiating member 150 is embedded within the walls of the CVC, as illustrated in FIGURE 5A and 5B.
- a modified ultrasound catheter 1100 such as a CVC, generally comprises a multi-component tubular body 1102 having a proximal region (not shown) and a distal region 1106. Suitable materials and dimensions for the ultrasound catheter 1100 can be selected based on the natural and anatomical dimensions of the treatment site and of the percutaneous access site.
- the elongate, flexible tubular body 1102 comprises an outer sheath 1130 that is positioned upon an inner core 1110.
- the outer sheath 1130 comprises extruded PEBAX, PTFE, PEEK, PE, polymides, braided polymides and/or other similar materials that are substantially transparent to ultrasonic energy.
- the inner core 1110 comprises polymide or a similar material which, in some embodiments, can be braided to increase the flexibility of the tubular body 1102.
- the inner core 1110 at least partially defines a delivery lumen 1112 that extends longitudinally along the catheter 1100.
- the delivery lumen 1112 includes a distal exit port 1114.
- the delivery lumen 1112 optionally includes a Luer fitting to facilitate the passage of a fluid therethrough.
- the tubular body distal region 1106 includes the ultrasound radiating member 1124.
- the ultrasonic energy can be generated by an ultrasound radiating member that is remote from the treatment site; in such embodiments the ultrasonic energy can be transmitted via, for example, a wire to the treatment site, as described above.
- the ultrasound radiating member 1124 is configured as a hollow cylinder. As such, the inner core 1110 extends through the ultrasound radiating member 1124.
- the ultrasound radiating member 1124 is secured to the inner core 1110 in a suitable manner, such as with an adhesive.
- a potting material is optionally used to further secure the mounting of the ultrasound radiating member 1124 along the inner core 1110.
- the ultrasound radiating member 1124 is configured with a different shape.
- the ultrasound radiating member can be configured as a solid rod, a disk, a solid rectangle, a curved element (such as a split cylinder or a curved rectangular element), or a thin block.
- the ultrasound radiating members are configured with dimensions that allow them to be embedded within the walls of the CVC, as the ultrasound radiating member 1124 illustrated in FIGURES 5A and 5B is embedded in the CVC wall.
- the ultrasound radiating members can be embedded in the catheter walls between the lumens.
- the catheter walls can be configured with a relatively large thickness, thereby providing ample space to support one or more embedded ultrasound radiating members.
- Particular characteristics of the ultrasound radiating member can be optimized with routine experimentation based on the particular physical configuration of the CVC body, including the CVC body materials, dimensions, and shape.
- the ultrasound radiating member can comprise a plurality of smaller ultrasound radiating members.
- the illustrated arrangement advantageously provides for enhanced cooling of the ultrasound radiating member 1124.
- the therapeutic compound advantageously serves as a heat sink for removing heat generated by the ultrasound radiating member 1124.
- a return path can be formed in the region 1138 between the outer sheath 1130 and the inner core 1110, such that coolant from a coolant system can be directed through the region 1138.
- the CVC is configured to caused the ultrasonic energy generated by the ultrasound radiating member to radiate outward from the CVC or inward toward the central lumen. This can be accomplished, for example, by positioning a chamber of high ultrasonic impedance material on the opposite side of the ultrasound radiating member from where the ultrasonic energy is to be directed.
- This modification can be made with a variety of different ultrasound radiating member configurations, including hollow cylindrical configurations and rectangular configurations. Additional information regarding the use of a backing to direct ultrasonic energy is provided is U.S. Patent 6,676,626, issued on 13 January 2004, and entitled "Ultrasound Assembly with Increased Efficacy," and in U.S.
- the ultrasound radiating member 1124 is selected to produce ultrasonic energy in a frequency range that is well suited for removal of deposited material from the catheter 1100. Suitable frequencies of ultrasonic energy include, but are not limited to, from about 20 kHz to about 20 MHz. In one embodiment, the frequency is between about 500 kHz and 20 MHz, and in another embodiment the frequency is between about 1 MHz and about 3 MHz. In yet another embodiment, the ultrasonic energy has a frequency of about 3 MHz.
- ultrasonic energy is generated from electrical power supplied to the ultrasound radiating member 1124.
- the electrical power can be supplied through a pair wires 1126, 1128 that extend through the tubular body 1102.
- the electrical wires 1126, 1128 are secured to the inner core 1110, lay along the inner core 1110, and/or extend freely in the region 1138 between the inner core 1110 and the outer sheath 1130.
- the first wire 1126 is connected to the hollow center of the ultrasound radiating member 1124, while the second wire 1128 is connected to the outer periphery of the ultrasound radiating member 1124.
- the catheter 1100 includes at least one temperature sensor 1136 along the tubular body distal region 1106.
- the temperature sensor 1136 is located on or near the ultrasound radiating element 1124.
- Suitable temperature sensors include but are not limited to, diodes, thermistors, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors ("RTDs”), and fiber optic temperature sensors that used thermalchromic liquid crystals.
- the temperature sensor is operatively connected to control circuitry through a control wire that extends through the tubular body 1102.
- a vibrational element is embedded in the wall of a CVC.
- the vibrational element comprises a metallic compound that can be vibrated by application of an oscillating electromagnetic field from outside the body.
- an externally-applied electromagnetic field can be used to vibrate a ferro-metallic ring or cylinder embedded in the wall of the catheter 1100.
- wires and electrodes used to supply power to an ultrasound radiating member can be eliminated.
- the vibrational element embedded is configured to vibrate upon application of an externally-applied oscillating electric field, or magnetic field, or upon application of externally-applied ultrasonic energy.
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