PERICARDIOCENTESIS NEEDLE COMPONENT
Disclosed is a pericardiocentesis needle component (10), comprising a guide wire (13) and a puncture needle (12). The guide wire (13) extends into and through the puncture needle (12), and the guide wire (13) comprises a bent section (32) at the distal end and a straight section at the proximal end. The bent section (32) at the distal end is formed by bending the guide wire (13), and the end of the bent section is a pointed-shape structure. The guide wire (13) is made of a highly elastic material. The pointed end rotates at least 90 degrees within a range of no more than 3 mm starting from the pointed end at the bent section (32) of the guide wire. The pericardiocentesis needle component (10) of the present disclosure is less likely to damage a heart during a pericardiocentesis procedure.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/123,014 filed Nov. 27, 2013, which is the U.S. National Stage of PCT/CN2012/000728, filed May 25, 2012, which in turn claims the priority of Chinese application CN201110139534.9, filed on May 27, 2011, the entire contents of all applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
FIELDThe present disclosure relates to a puncture needle assembly, and more particularly, it relates to a pericardium puncture needle assembly.
BACKGROUNDPericardium is a layer of connective tissue membrane that tightly wraps around the heart. In epicardial ablation, it is necessary to manually open a path through the pericardium tightly around the heart, in order to let the ablation catheter to access the space between the pericardium and the outwall of heart to conduct ablation.
There are a great diversity of pericardium puncture equipments on market. For example, Chinese patent CN00257117.X disclosed a type of noninvasive pericardium puncture needle, which comprises an outer sheath, an inner needle, and an end cap. The outer sheath is a flexible hollow tube that accommodates the inner needle. The inner needle is a solid puncture needle, which is fixed to the distal end of the outer sheath by the end cap. Once the pericardium is pierced by the needle, the needle is then withdrawn. The outer sheath continues advancing into the pericardium, so that the pericardial effusion can be extracted or drugs can be injected.
However, most of existing puncture needles are straight needle structure. In clinical operations, such a structure often pierces insufficiently and leads to puncture failure, or sometimes it tends to over-pierce and hurts the heart.
SUMMARYThe present disclosure provides a pericardium puncture needle assembly, characterized in comprising a guide wire and a puncture needle, wherein the guide wire extends within the puncture needle, the guide wire has a curved distal section and a straight proximal section, the curved distal section is formed by bending the guide wire, the tip end of the curved distal section is a sharp tip structure, the guide wire is made from highly elastic material, the sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip of the curved distal section of the guide wire.
Preferably, the sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of 1-2 mm starting from the sharp tip of the curved distal section of the guide wire.
Preferably, within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip, the sharp tip structure comprises a curved section, which has a curvature radius of less than 2 mm.
After the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, a curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is involute curve, helix curve, or irregular curve.
In one exemplary embodiment, after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is involute curve or helix curve with a curvature radius increasing gradually or stepwise.
In one exemplary embodiment, after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is irregular curved shape including at least one curved section.
Preferably, the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section includes a first curved section and a second curved section.
The curvature radius of the first curved section is not greater than 1.5 mm, and the curvature radius of the second curved section is not greater than 2 mm.
In one preferable embodiment, a part of the curved distal end extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire is in cylindrical shape, which has a diameter of 0.2-1 mm.
In another preferable embodiment, a part of the curved distal section extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire is in flat sheet shape, which has a width of 0.2-1 mm.
In one preferable embodiment, the puncture needle is formed by connecting two tubes, one is the distal end tube and the other is the proximal end tube, the distal end tube has a length of 40-100 mm, and the proximal end tube has a length of 60-120 mm.
The diameter of distal end of the puncture needle is smaller than the diameter of its proximal end.
The inner diameter of the proximal end of the puncture needle is 0.5-2.5 mm, and the inner diameter of its distal end is 0.2-1.5 mm.
Preferably, an outer sheath is nested around the puncture needle, and the distal end of the outer sheath is in a spherical structure.
It is not likely to hurt the heart during pericardium puncture with the pericardium puncture needle assembly in preferable embodiments of the disclosure.
This disclosure will now be described and explained in detail through embodiments and in combination with the drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments.
The puncture needle 12 may be formed by a single tube, or can be joined by two sections of tubes. While the puncture needle 12 is joined by two sections of tubes, it may include a distal end tube 21 and a proximal end tube 22, as shown in
The diameter of puncture needle 12 may be set according to actual need of applications by those skilled in the art. The puncture needle 12 may has a tubular structure with a constant diameter, or with different diameters at the distal end and the proximal end. While the puncture needle 12 has a constant diameter, the diameter may be 0.5-1.0 mm. While the puncture needle 12 has different diameters at the distal end and proximal end, preferably, the diameter of the distal end is smaller than the diameter of proximal end, because the puncture needle 12 needs to provide some supporting force at the proximal end, while the distal end of the puncture needle 12 needs to be flexible in order to bend. In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the inner diameter of the proximal end of the puncture needle 12 is 0.5-2.5 mm, and the inner diameter of the distal end is 0.2-1.5 mm.
The length of the puncture needle 12 may be set according to actual need of applications by those skilled in the art. In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the puncture needle 12 is made by connecting the distal end tube 21 and proximal end tube 22, the length of the distal end tube 21 may be 40-100 mm, and the length of the proximal end tube 22 may be 60-120 mm. The length of the connecting part may be set according to actual need of applications by those skilled in the art.
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The curvature radius of the first curved section 321 and the second curved section 322 may be set according to actual need of applications by those skilled in the art. For example, in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the curvature radius of the first curved section 321 is not greater than 1.5 mm, and the curvature radius of the second curved section 323 is not greater than 2 mm.
The part of the curved distal section 32 extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire may be cylindrical, the diameter of which may be set according to actual need of applications by those skilled in the art. For example, the diameter is 0.2-1 mm in one preferred embodiment of the present disclosure. The part of the curved distal section 32 extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire may also be a flat sheet shape, which has a width of 0.2-1 mm as shown in
A sheath, not shown in figures, may be disposed within the puncture needle 12 as shown in
The connector 11, which is fixed to the proximal end of the puncture needle 12, may be a luer connector. Once completing piercing and drawing out the guide wire 13, the connector may be used for injecting drugs or other liquids, or extracting effusion from the body.
According to one preferable embodiment of the present disclosure, during the use of pericardium puncture needle assembly, the curved distal section 32 is in straightened state while it is wholly within the puncture needle 12. When pushing forward the guide wire 13, the sharp tip of the curved distal section 32 pierces the pericardium, and the guide wire 13 gradually enters the pericardium. The curved distal section 32 gradually becomes curved until regaining its preset shape. The puncture needle 12 enters into the pericardium, and the piercing procedure is finished. Then the guide wire 13 is drawn out of human body. During the drawing out of the guide wire 13, it gradually regains straightened state from curved state, and is withdrawn into the puncture needle 12. After the guide wire 13 is drawn out of the body, it is possible to inject drugs or contrast agents, or extract pericardial effusion through the connector 11.
The guide wire 13 is made from highly elastic material. The curved distal section 32 is formed by bending the guide wire, and has such a structure that is adapted to regain its preset curved shape from straightened state. The sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip of the curved distal section of the guide wire. The curved distal section 32 may be in any other suitable curved shape. Within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip, the sharp tip structure comprises a curved section with a curvature radius of not greater than 2 mm. When the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved distal section 32, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, may be involute curve, e.g. square involute, triangle involute, or any other involutes, the curvature radius of which increases continuously or stepwise, as shown in
The negative pressure device comprises a junction valve 14 and a negative pressure tee valve 15. The junction valve 14 and negative pressure tee valve 15 are connected by a negative pressure tube 16. The junction valve 14 may be formed integrately, or formed in separate parts. As shown in
Preferably, a sheath 17 is disposed within the puncture needle 12. The sheath 17 extends within the puncture needle 12, and the proximal end of sheath 17 extends out of the junction valve 14. The guide wire 13 extends through the sheath 17 into the puncture needle 12, and extends within the puncture needle 12.
A connector 11 is disposed at the proximal end of the junction valve 14, which may be a luer connector. After finishing piercing and drawing out the guide wire 13, the connector may be used for injecting drugs or other liquids into the body, or extracting pericardial effusion from the body.
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The sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip of the curved distal section of the guide wire. Within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip, the sharp tip structure comprises a curved section, which has a curvature radius of not greater than 2 mm. After the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved shape of the curved distal section of the guide wire starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure may be helix curve, which has a curvature radius increasing continuously, as shown in
The sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip of the distal end of the guide wire. Within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip, the sharp tip structure comprises a curved section, which has a curvature radius of not greater than 2 mm. After the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved distal section 32, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, may be irregular curve, which has a curvature radius changing irregularly, as shown in
After the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved distal section 32, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, may be helix curve, which has a curvature radius increasing continuously, as shown in
An outer sheath 18, which comprises a distal end and a proximal end, is nested outside the puncture needle 12. The distal end of the outer sheath 18 is a spherical structure 81, or may be other suitable shape. The spherical structure 81 and the outer sheath 18 may be formed separately or integrately. The outer sheath 18 may be made from any suitable biocompatible materials, e.g. stainless steel. When the spherical structure 81 is formed separately to the outer sheath 18, they may be made from the same material, or from different materials. The proximal end of the outer sheath 18 is fixed to a connector 19 by bonding or other suitable methods. The connector 19 may be any suitable configuration, e.g. luer connector. The connector 11 may slide freely at the proximal end of the connector 19, or be fixed through self-locking. After entering into thoracic cavity, the distal end of the puncture needle 12 may be withdrawn into the outer sheath 18 by controlling the connector 11. Therefore, while the outer sheath 18 is pushed forward, it is less likely to hurt the tissue. During the pericardium puncture procedure, the distal end of the puncture needle 12 may be used to abut on the pericardium, or alternatively, the puncture needle 12 may be withdrawn and the spherical structure 81 of the distal end of the outer sheath may be directly used to abut on the pericardium, so as to complete the punctured procedure.
The embodiments of present disclosure are not limited to those embodiments described above. Without departing from the spirit and scopes of the present disclosure, various variations and improvements may be made to the disclosure in forms and details by those skilled in the art, all of which are regarded as falling into the protection scopes of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A pericardium puncture needle assembly, characterized in comprising a guide wire and a puncture needle, wherein the guide wire extends within the puncture needle, the guide wire has a curved distal section and a straight proximal section, the curved distal section is formed by bending the guide wire, the tip end of the curved distal section is a sharp tip structure, the guide wire is made from highly elastic material, the sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip of the curved distal section of the guide wire.
2. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that the sharp tip bends at least 90 degrees within a length range of 1-2 mm starting from the sharp tip of the curved distal section of the guide wire.
3. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that within a length range of no more than 3 mm starting from the sharp tip, the sharp tip structure comprises a curved section, which has a curvature radius of less than 2 mm.
4. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, a curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is involute curve, helix curve, or irregular curve.
5. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 2, characterized in that after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, a curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is involute curve, helix curve, or irregular curve.
6. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 4, characterized in that after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is involute curve or helix curve with a curvature radius increasing gradually or stepwise.
7. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 5, characterized in that after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is involute curve or helix curve with a curvature radius increasing gradually or stepwise.
8. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 4, characterized in that after the sharp tip bends 90 degrees, the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section is irregular curved shape including at least one curved section.
9. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 8, characterized in that the curved shape, starting from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure, of the curved distal section includes a first curved section and a second curved section.
10. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 9, characterized in that the curvature radius of the first curved section is not greater than 1.5 mm, and the curvature radius of the second curved section is not greater than 2 mm.
11. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a part of the curved distal section extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire is in cylindrical shape, which has a diameter of 0.2-1 mm.
12. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a part of the curved distal section extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire is in flat sheet shape, which has a width of 0.2-1 mm.
13. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 2, characterized in that a part of the curved distal section extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire is in flat sheet shape, which has a width of 0.2-1 mm.
14. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 5, characterized in that a part of the curved distal section extending from the proximal end of the sharp tip structure to the proximal end of the guide wire is in flat sheet shape, which has a width of 0.2-1 mm.
15. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that the distal end of the puncture needle has a structure without a needlepoint.
16. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 2, characterized in that the distal end of the puncture needle has a structure without a needlepoint.
17. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that the puncture needle is formed by connecting two tubes, one is the distal end tube and the other is the proximal end tube, the diameter of the distal end of the puncture needle is smaller than the diameter of its proximal end, the inner diameter of the proximal end of the puncture needle is 0.5-2.5 mm, and the inner diameter of its distal end is 0.2-1.5 mm.
18. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a sheath is disposed inside the puncture needle, and the guide wire extends within the sheath.
19. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that a negative pressure device is fixed at the proximal end of the puncture needle.
20. The pericardium puncture needle assembly of claim 1, characterized in that an outer sheath is nested outside the puncture needle, and the distal end of the outer sheath is in a spherical structure.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 26, 2017
Publication Date: Oct 26, 2017
Inventors: Ji Feng (Beijing), Xin Hua (Beijing), Jie Gong (Beijing), Sophia Wang Hansen (Beijing)
Application Number: 15/632,423