公开(公告)号：EP0766946A2

公开(公告)日：1997-04-09

申请号：EP96113412.9

申请日：1996-08-21

Applicant: GRAPHIC CONTROLS CORPORATION

Inventor： Urion, Kenard E. ,  Allen, George R. ,  O'Mara, Brian T.

IPC: A61B5/03

CPC classification number: A61B5/035

Abstract: A transducer-tipped intrauterine pressure catheter system (10) for measuring, and delivering to an external monitor (230) a signal representative of, be pressure in the uterus of a woman in labor. The system has a disposable catheter (50) with an affixed asymmetric tip (52). A disposable, slotted, C-shaped introducer (120) engages and positions the catheter. A reusable monitor cable (220) has a second connector (164) (which engages a first connector (162) on the end of the catheter) on one end and a monitor connector (which engages the monitor) on its opposite end; the monitor cable transmits electrical signals from the first connector to the monitor. A test member (240) is proximate the monitor connector on the monitor cable. The test member includes test circuitry assuring that the monitor cable, the second connector, and the monitor connector are operational. The test member also includes circuitry to "zero" the system. The system may also have a disposable luer fitting (200) engaging the amnio lumen of the catheter and providing direct communication, through the amnio lumen, into the uterus. The luer fitting allows fluid samples to be withdrawn from, and fluids to be infused into, the uterus. An anti-bacterial coating may be bonded to the catheter, the tip affixed to the catheter, and the introducer.

Abstract translation: 电缆管腔从导管的内部纵向地横过第一端至第二端，其中从导管的第二端处的电缆腔排出孔。 氨基管从第一端纵向穿过导管内部至第二端，其中至少一个氨基端口从靠近导管第一端的氨基腔排出。 一次性不对称的尖端固定到导管的第一端，插入子宫后，导尿管的底切抵抗滑动。 尖端具有大于其高度的宽度并且逐渐变细到与导管的第一端相对的顶点。 一次性压力传感器被固定并刚性地安装在固定到导管的尖端中，压力传感器测量宫内压力。 一次性第一连接器固定到导管的第二端。 一次性导线电缆被携带在导管的电缆腔中，并将压力传感器电连接到第一连接器。 可重复使用的监视器电缆具有第一端，第二端，适于接合第一连接器的监视器电缆的第一端上的第二连接器。 显示器电缆第二端上的显示器连接器适于接合监视器，监视器电缆将电信号从第一连接器传输到监视器。

公开(公告)号：EP0611550A1

公开(公告)日：1994-08-24

申请号：EP94301063.7

申请日：1994-02-14

Applicant: GRAPHIC CONTROLS CORPORATION

Inventor： Disabito, David M. ,  Allen, George R. ,  Hubbard, James R. ,  Naphy, Joseph C. ,  Thomas, Glenn A.

IPC: A61B5/03 ,  A61B17/42

CPC classification number: A61B5/035

Abstract: An intrauterine pressure catheter system for monitoring pressure in the uterus of a mother during labor and delivery. The system includes a reusable junction box (12) with a needle communicating directly to a pressure transducer sensor. The sensor transmits changes in pressure to a conventional pressure monitor. A connector (32) attached to the catheter (22) is pushed into the junction box (12) and is held in place by a plastic latch (38). Inside this connector (32) are an elastomeric plug and an adjacent diaphragm. When the connector is installed in the junction box (12), the needle pierces the plug and the tip enters the air-filled volume between the plug and the diaphragm. Fluid pressure in the catheter (22) is communicated to the diaphragm surface and, in turn, passed to the air in the volume between the diaphragm and the plug. Thus, the intrauterine pressure is transmitted directly to the sensor. The system may be zeroed to atmosphere by simply removing the connector from the junction box (12).

公开(公告)号：EP0770350A2

公开(公告)日：1997-05-02

申请号：EP96116311.0

申请日：1996-10-11

Applicant: GRAPHIC CONTROLS CORPORATION

Inventor： Urion, Kenard E. ,  Allen, George R. ,  Clement, Richard A. ,  Eichelberger, Cleatis A.

IPC: A61B5/0448

CPC classification number: A61B5/4362 ,  A61B5/0448

Abstract: An integrated introducer and drive rod system used to position and attach a spiral-shaped, biological needle probe to a fetus during labor and delivery. The system ensures that the sharp, pointed, probe (typically, a fetal spiral electrode) remains protected in a retracted position inside the introducer until attachment to the fetal scalp is desired. The flexible drive rod of the system has a "C"-shaped safety ring with an outside diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of the introducer at a point on the introducer; a "C"-shaped radial web with an outside diameter only slightly larger than the inner diameter of the introducer creating an interference fit between the drive rod and the introducer; or a "C"-shaped segmented rib that engages the rear end of the introducer. The introducer has an inner diameter sized to create an interference fit with the drive rod; a forward interior wall with an inside diameter slightly less than the outside diameter of the safety ring; a ramp on the front end of the introducer; a longitudinal slot disposed along its entire length; or a combination of one or more of these structures. In combination, the structures of the drive rod and introducer resist but (upon exertion of a predetermined force on the handle of the drive rod) allow translation of the drive rod within the introducer.

Abstract translation: 一种整合的引导器和驱动杆系统，用于在工作和分娩期间将螺旋形的生物针头探针定位和附接到胎儿。 系统确保尖锐的尖头探针（通常是胎儿螺旋电极）在引导器内的缩回位置保持保护，直到需要连接到胎儿头皮。 系统的柔性驱动杆具有“C”形安全环，其外径稍微小于导引器的内径; 一个“C”型径向腹板，其外径仅略大于导引器的内径，从而在驱动杆和导引器之间形成过盈配合; 或与引导器的后端接合的“C”形分段肋。 引导器具有尺寸设计成与驱动杆形成过盈配合的内径; 前内壁的内径略小于安全环的外径; 导引器前端的斜坡; 沿其整个长度设置的纵向槽; 或这些结构中的一个或多个的组合。 组合在一起，驱动杆和导引器的结构抵抗，但（当在驱动杆的手柄上施加预定的力时）允许驱动杆在导引器内的平移。

公开(公告)号：EP0770350A3

公开(公告)日：1999-03-10

申请号：EP96116311.0

申请日：1996-10-11

Applicant: GRAPHIC CONTROLS CORPORATION

Inventor： Urion, Kenard E. ,  Allen, George R. ,  Clement, Richard A. ,  Eichelberger, Cleatis A.

IPC: A61B5/0448

CPC classification number: A61B5/4362 ,  A61B5/0448

Abstract: An integrated introducer and drive rod system used to position and attach a spiral-shaped, biological needle probe to a fetus during labor and delivery. The system ensures that the sharp, pointed, probe (typically, a fetal spiral electrode) remains protected in a retracted position inside the introducer until attachment to the fetal scalp is desired. The flexible drive rod of the system has a "C"-shaped safety ring with an outside diameter slightly less than the inner diameter of the introducer at a point on the introducer; a "C"-shaped radial web with an outside diameter only slightly larger than the inner diameter of the introducer creating an interference fit between the drive rod and the introducer; or a "C"-shaped segmented rib that engages the rear end of the introducer. The introducer has an inner diameter sized to create an interference fit with the drive rod; a forward interior wall with an inside diameter slightly less than the outside diameter of the safety ring; a ramp on the front end of the introducer; a longitudinal slot disposed along its entire length; or a combination of one or more of these structures. In combination, the structures of the drive rod and introducer resist but (upon exertion of a predetermined force on the handle of the drive rod) allow translation of the drive rod within the introducer.

公开(公告)号：EP0766946A3

公开(公告)日：1997-05-02

申请号：EP96113412.9

申请日：1996-08-21

Applicant: GRAPHIC CONTROLS CORPORATION

Inventor： Urion, Kenard E. ,  Allen, George R. ,  O'Mara, Brian T.

IPC: A61B5/03

CPC classification number: A61B5/035

Abstract: A transducer-tipped intrauterine pressure catheter system (10) for measuring, and delivering to an external monitor (230) a signal representative of, be pressure in the uterus of a woman in labor. The system has a disposable catheter (50) with an affixed asymmetric tip (52). A disposable, slotted, C-shaped introducer (120) engages and positions the catheter. A reusable monitor cable (220) has a second connector (164) (which engages a first connector (162) on the end of the catheter) on one end and a monitor connector (which engages the monitor) on its opposite end; the monitor cable transmits electrical signals from the first connector to the monitor. A test member (240) is proximate the monitor connector on the monitor cable. The test member includes test circuitry assuring that the monitor cable, the second connector, and the monitor connector are operational. The test member also includes circuitry to "zero" the system. The system may also have a disposable luer fitting (200) engaging the amnio lumen of the catheter and providing direct communication, through the amnio lumen, into the uterus. The luer fitting allows fluid samples to be withdrawn from, and fluids to be infused into, the uterus. An anti-bacterial coating may be bonded to the catheter, the tip affixed to the catheter, and the introducer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量和传递给外部监测器（230）的信号的带尖端换能器的子宫内压力导管系统（10），所述信号代表在分娩中的妇女的子宫中的压力。 该系统具有带有固定不对称尖端（52）的一次性导管（50）。 一次性的，开槽的C形导入器（120）接合并定位导管。 可重复使用的监视器电缆（220）在其一端具有第二连接器（164）（其接合导管端部上的第一连接器（162））并且在其相对端具有监视器连接器（其接合监视器） 显示器电缆将电信号从第一个连接器传输到显示器。 测试构件（240）靠近监视器电缆上的监视器连接器。 测试构件包括确保监视器电缆，第二连接器和监视器连接器可操作的测试电路。 测试成员还包括“零”系统的电路。 该系统还可以具有一次性鲁尔接头（200），其接合导管的羊膜腔并提供通过羊膜腔直接连通到子宫内。 路厄配件允许流体样本从子宫中抽出，并且流体被注入子宫中。 可以将抗菌涂层粘合到导管，固定到导管的尖端和导引器。