Patents Assigned to Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
  • Reduced thrombosis blood pump with washout bearing
    Patent number: 12171994
    Abstract: A bearing assembly is configured to retain an end of an impeller of a blood pump and includes a thrust plate having a distal-facing surface and an impeller bearing surface configured to be disposed adjacent the distal-facing surface such that a gap is defined between the distal-facing surface of the thrust plate and the impeller bearing surface. The impeller bearing surface includes at least one washout blade disposed thereon and configured to facilitate blood flow through the gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis J. Schauer, Benjamin Breidall, Daniel H. VanCamp
  • Atherectomy burrs with blood flow enhancements
    Patent number: 12171457
    Abstract: An atherectomy system includes an atherectomy burr having one or more blood flow enhancement features that permit an increased level of blood flow past the burr relative to a blood flow that would result absent the one or more flow enhancement features. A drive mechanism is adapted to rotatably actuate the atherectomy burr.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Auth, Aparna Bhave, Gary Thomas Ohrt, Travis J. Schauer, Neha Sharma, Evan Bennett, Andrew Bicek
  • Endoscopic needle assembly
    Patent number: 12171425
    Abstract: An anchor and suture assembly is provided for use with an endoscopic suturing device with a needle holder arm. The anchor assembly includes an anchor tip and an anchor body. The anchor tip has a blunt end that may be rounded or beaded, a capture groove, a tab groove and a plug portion positioned between the capture groove and the tab groove. The anchor body has first and second ends, tip tabs, retainers for removably retaining the anchor body relative to the needle holder arm, and a suture opening. The anchor tip is fixed relative to the anchor body by plastic deformation of the tip tabs into the tab groove. A suture extends into the suture opening of the anchor body and is fixed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Vladimir Mitelberg, Andrew Gant, Donald K. Jones
  • Endoscope attachment mechanism for use with suture based closure device
    Patent number: 12171424
    Abstract: A suture assembly includes a translation assembly that is axially translatable within a working channel of an endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release a needle and a distal end cap that is securable to an end of the endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release the needle in order to pass the needle back and forth between the translation assembly and the distal cap. An attachment mechanism configured to releasably secure the distal endcap to an end of the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Windheuser, Shaun D. Comee, Christopher R. Deuel, Stan Gilbert, Thomas Jones, Briana J. Moretti, Ashrita Raghuram
  • Systems and methods for processing electronic medical images to determine object size
    Patent number: 12175673
    Abstract: Systems and methods for processing electronic images from a medical device comprise receiving an image frame from the medical device, and determining a first color channel and a second color channel in the image frame. A location of an electromagnetic beam halo may be identified by comparing the first color channel and second color channel. Edges of an electromagnetic beam may be determined based on the electromagnetic beam halo, and size metrics of the electromagnetic beam may be determined based on the edges of the electromagnetic beam. A visual indicator on the image frame may be displayed based on the size metrics of the electromagnetic beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Longquan Chen, Mussie Teshome Demisse, Judith Fusman, Aaron Silva, Andrea Cahill, Evan Gyllenhaal
  • Articulation locking mechanisms for end effectors and methods of use
    Patent number: 12171451
    Abstract: A medical device includes an end effector at a distal end of the medical device, an actuator coupled to a proximal end of the end effector, a pivot arm pivotally coupled to the end effector distal of the proximal end of the end effector, where actuation of the actuator pivots the end effector relative to the pivot arm, and a lock on the end effector and the pivot arm, where the lock has a first state permitting the end effector to pivot relative to the pivot arm and a second state restricting the end effector from pivoting relative to the pivot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc
    Inventor: Christopher R. Deuel
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING ARCING BETWEEN ELECTRODES FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20240415570
    Abstract: An energy-delivering assembly probes formed from an elongated energy-delivering member have one or more electrodes defined along an energy-delivering region of the energy-delivering member. An electrode-defining insulation member is provided over the energy-delivering member to define and space apart at least a first electrode from a second electrode. One or more of the electrodes and/or insulation members are configured and/or have characteristics or properties which reduce/minimize/eliminate arcing between/across electrodes of the energy-delivering assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Laura Emily Sabban, Timothy A. Ostroot, Natalie White, James J. Scutti
  • ENDOLUMINAL TREATMENT DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20240416024
    Abstract: A medical device may include an implant having a plurality of openings, a tube having a lumen extending therethrough, a body extending from a distal portion of the tube to a proximal portion of the implant, such that the plurality of openings are in fluid communication with the lumen, and a grasping portion configured to be grasped by a second medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Rahul PRABHU, Jonathan ROOT, Scott E. BRECHBIEL
  • TECHNIQUES FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO AN ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20240415376
    Abstract: Various embodiments described hereby may separate one or more functionalities/components provided via the tower in order to alleviate the physical barrier created by the umbilicus and reduce the need of the umbilicus to connect to the tower. For example, the liquid source may be worn by the user (e.g., physician) or the liquid source may modularly attach to the endoscope, such as to the handle of the endoscope. Accordingly, several embodiments described hereby may improve user experience such as by giving the user greater freedom of movement without sacrificing functionality. Some embodiments provide a source and means of using water without requiring the umbilicus to physically attach to the tower, improving range and ease of motion for a user by removing the need to navigate about a water connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Kurt Nicholas Robakiewicz, Pauline Rosemary Limberg, Brian Luis, Ryan Vincent William Pollock, Ryan V. Wales
  • THRU THE SCOPE TISSUE CLOSURE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20240415516
    Abstract: An example medical device is disclosed. The example medical device includes a tissue clipping device including a bushing having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending therethrough. A clip including at least a first arm and a second arm is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the bushing, wherein one of the first arm and the second arm includes a tissue grasping member. A control wire having a proximal end and a distal end, is configured to extend through the lumen of the bushing, and a helical member is configured to be coupled to the distal end of the control wire. The control wire is configured to advance the helical member in a distal direction along a longitudinal axis of the tissue clipping device, and retract the helical member in a proximal direction along the longitudinal axis of the tissue clipping device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gonzalo Jose Saenz Villalobos, Carolina Padilla Castro, Oscar Segura Elizondo, Gabriela Gamboa Bastos
  • MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR WOUND THERAPY
    Publication number: 20240416026
    Abstract: A medical system that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and a cap assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The shaft includes one or more channels extending between the handle and a distal end of the shaft, and the cap assembly includes an opening that is configured to expose the one or more channels at the distal end of the shaft. The cap assembly includes a chamber that extends distally from the opening. The medical system includes a porous body movably disposed within the chamber. The porous body is configured to transition from a compressed configuration when disposed inside the chamber to an expanded configuration upon extending outwardly from the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Jonathan ROOT, Rahul PRABHU, Scott BRECHBIEL
  • ENDOLUMINAL TREATMENT DEVICES
    Publication number: 20240416022
    Abstract: A medical device including a distal body coupled to a distal end of a vacuum tube. The distal body may be in fluid communication with a lumen of the vacuum tube. The distal body may include a core having a plurality of openings and one or more layers surrounding the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul PRABHU, Paul SMITH, Peter L. DAYTON, Martyn G. FOLAN, Emma HORGAN, Hannah ANDERSEN, Jonathan ROOT
  • MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING A HEMOSTATIS CLIP
    Publication number: 20240415520
    Abstract: An example medical device is disclosed. The example medical device includes a shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region and an outer surface. The medical device also includes a hemostasis clip coupled to the outer surface of the distal end region of the shaft, wherein the hemostasis clip is configured to shift between an open position and a closed position. Further, the medical device includes a tension member coupled to the hemostasis clip, wherein actuation of the tension member shifts the hemostasis clip between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: MATTHEW ROBERT JAGELSKI, RYAN EVERS, SHAWN RYAN
  • EXPANDABLE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240415502
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of luminal surgery. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to medical devices that expand within a body lumen for accessing a target tissue. In an aspect, an expandable device for a body lumen may include a filament comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a length. The device may include a plurality of segments. Each segment may comprise a middle portion comprising a longitudinal axis extending axially therethrough, a projection portion extending from an end of the middle portion along the longitudinal axis, and a receptive portion extending from an opposing end of the middle portion away from the longitudinal axis, the receptive portion configured to receive the projection portion of an adjacent one of the plurality of segments. An aperture may be disposed through the projection portion, the middle portion, and the receptive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Collin Murray, Kathryn Gildersleeve, Paul Smith, Amanda Lynn Smith, James J. Scutti
  • MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR WOUND THERAPY
    Publication number: 20240416023
    Abstract: A medical device includes a wire or tube, and a porous body coupled a distal portion of the wire or tube. The wire or tube is configured to be transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration, the wire or tube is in a flat or straight configuration. In the second configuration, the wire or tube is expanded to a curved or helical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew MONTAGUE, Louis McNERN
  • MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR WOUND THERAPY
    Publication number: 20240416025
    Abstract: A medical system that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, the shaft including one or more channels extending between the handle and a distal end of the shaft, and a cap assembly coupled to the distal end of the shaft. At least one of the one or more channels includes a working channel. The cap assembly includes an opening that is positioned in alignment with at least one of the one or more channels at the distal end of the shaft. The medical system includes a chamber that extends distally from the opening and a porous body movably disposed within the chamber. The chamber is positioned in alignment with the working channel, and the porous body is configured to transition from a compressed configuration when disposed inside the chamber to an expanded configuration upon extending outwardly from the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Scott BRECHBIEL, Jonathan ROOT, Rahul PRABHU
  • EXPANDABLE DILATOR
    Publication number: 20240415540
    Abstract: An expandable dilator for use with an expandable sheath includes a shaft having a tapered distal tip, a body, a proximal end, and a lumen extending longitudinally from the distal tip to the proximal end. The expandable dilator includes an expansion mechanism extending radially outward from the outer surface of the shaft. When the expandable dilator is withdrawn proximally into the expandable sheath, the expansion mechanism engages the distal end of the sheath and expands the sheath as the expansion mechanism moves proximally through the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Presteng, James M. Anderson, John M. Edgell
  • ENDOSCOPIC TISSUE GRASPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20240415377
    Abstract: An endoscopic tissue grasper device includes a flexible tubular member, a flexible shaft extending through the tubular member, a proximal handle for moving the shaft and tubular member relative to each other, and a distal helical coil having a sharpened end for engaging tissue. The tissue grasper is advanced through a working channel of an endoscope, engaged relative to tissue, and retracted to pull tissue into a path of a movable needle coupled at a distal end of the endoscope so that the needle can be passed through the tissue. The needle is preferably provided with a suture so that as the needle is passed through the tissue a stitch is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen West, David Miller, Vladimir Mitelberg, Donald K. Jones
  • Biopsy devices and related methods of use
    Patent number: 12167841
    Abstract: A biopsy device may include a first jaw having a first distal tip configured to pierce tissue, and a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw between a closed configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are axially aligned, and an open configuration where the first jaw and the second jaw are offset from one another, the second jaw having a second distal tip proximal to the first distal tip in the closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Benning, Adam Charles Bechtold, Scott E. Brechbiel, Paul J. Smith, Jeffrey V. Bean, John B. Golden, Barry Weitzner
  • Flexible circuit having improved adhesion to a renal nerve modulation balloon
    Patent number: 12167889
    Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ajay Gupta, Jeffrey S. Lindquist, Paul J. Miller, Cass A. Hanson, Daniel T. Quillin, Hong Cao, Kenneth R. Larson