Patents Assigned to Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
  • Detachable aneurysm neck bridge
    Patent number: 7410482
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a neck bridge for bridging the neck of an aneurysm includes a junction region, a number of radially extending array elements attached to the junction region, and a cover attached to one or both of the junction region and an array element. The array elements are configured to be positioned within the aneurysm after the neck bridge is deployed from a delivery device. In a second embodiment, the neck bridge includes a junction region and a braided or mesh-like structure secured to the junction region. The braided or mesh-like structure is made from an elastic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific-Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Michael P. Wallace, Tri Tran, Kim Nguyen, Hanh Ho, My Doan, Robert M. Abrams, Harold F. Carrison
  • RAPID EXCHANGE ENTERAL STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080188804
    Abstract: Methods of and devices for palliating gastrointestinal strictures using rapid exchange type enteral stent placement catheters. The catheter may include an inner member and an outer member, with the two members being slidable with respect to one another. In various device embodiments, a ramp for directing a guidewire out from within the catheter is provided using portions of the outer member or a shaped mandrel. The inner member may take a number of forms, including a tubular distal portion, a skived or integrally attached elongate midsection, and a proximal portion. A mandrel can be used in a portion proximal of the guidewire ramp, with the mandrel taking one of several disclosed forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Gary A. Jordan, Gary J. Leanna, George T. Roberts
  • ELECTROMECHANICAL IN-SITU CLEANING OF OPTICAL ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20080188714
    Abstract: A medical device for imaging internal body cavities of a patient includes one or more optical components and one or more vibrating elements. The vibrating elements are selectively activated during the application of a washing liquid over the optical components to enhance the cleaning ability of the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Nathaniel J. McCaffrey
  • MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20080188920
    Abstract: Medical systems and related methods are described. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an outer member defining a slot. In certain embodiments, the outer member at least partially surrounds an inner member, and the outer and inner members are configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between the outer and inner members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Moberg, Michael Gerdts
  • ENDOPROSTHESES INCLUDING METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20080188922
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis that includes a composite having a metal matrix and a plurality of stiffening particles in the matrix. The metal of the metal matrix can include titanium, niobium, tantalum, or alloys thereof The stiffening particles can include a metal core and a thin surface layer. The thin surface layer can include oxides, carbides, nitrides, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Jonathan S. Stinson
  • Temperature controlled solute delivery system
    Patent number: 7407671
    Abstract: A system for delivering solute to a target location within a mammalian body, the system including a medical device, a thermosensitive cellulose gel structure over the medical device, and a biologically active solute within said gel structure. The gel structure deswells and expels the biologically active solute with an increase in gel temperature. The invention includes a method of delivering solute to a target location, where the method includes the steps of providing a thermosensitive cellulose gel structure, wherein the gel structure is loaded with a solute; positioning the loaded gel structure to the target location; and increasing the temperature of the loaded gel structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. McBride, Stevin H. Gehrke, John P. Fisher
  • Multi-step method of manufacturing a medical device
    Patent number: 7407684
    Abstract: A multi-step method of manufacturing a medical device containing therapeutic agents that results in a lower maximum error in the amount of therapeutic agents actually disposed thereon and that allows for differential drug release kinetics along the length of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Spencer, Jan Weber
  • Construction of medical components using gas assisted microcellular foaming
    Patent number: 7407498
    Abstract: A method of forming a medical device or components thereof, including the steps of providing a first component of said medical device which is formed a first material and providing a second polymeric material into a mold cavity to overmold a second component of the medical device over the first component, and wherein the second polymeric material is further injected with a blowing agent to form a foam, and to components and to the medical devices made therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Olson
  • System for connecting a compatibility liner with a source of perishable therapeutic
    Patent number: 7407497
    Abstract: A system for connecting a compatibility liner with a source of perishable therapeutic is provided. In one exemplary system for connecting a reservoir of perishable therapeutic with a lumen, a hollow hub having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end of the hollow hub, which contains a bond port, is in fluid communication with the second end. The second end of the hollow hub may contain a docking groove that is sized to couple a reservoir to it. The system also includes an inner hypo-tube having a proximal tip and an inner lumen. This inner lumen is lined with a therapeutic compatible lining and is in fluid communication with the second end of the hub through the proximal tip of the inner hypo-tube. The inner lining and the proximal tip in this system are configured to shield therapeutic ejected from the reservoir from contacting materials that can diminish the integrity of the therapeutic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin M. Crank, Timothy A. Ostroot
  • Mechanical and acoustical suspension coating of medical implants
    Patent number: 7407551
    Abstract: The present invention has several plausible embodiments. In one embodiment an apparatus for coating a medical device is provided. This apparatus includes a coating chamber, a vibrating structure within the coating chamber the vibrating structure capable of suspending a medical device positioned in the coating chamber, and a coating source, the coating source positioned to introduce coating into the coating chamber. In another embodiment a method of coating a medical device is provided. This method includes moving a medical device into a predetermined coating area, vibrating a structure below the medical device, the vibration of the structure forcing the medical device away from the vibrating structure, and coating at least a portion of the medical device that has moved away from the vibrating structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene C. Schwarz, Stanley Tocker
  • Local Delivery of Therapeutic Agent to Heart Valves
    Publication number: 20080183143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to implantable medical devices and methods that employ these medical devices to treat heart valves. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided comprising a body. The body may have a portion thereof including therapeutic agent and can be configured to support the device proximate a heart valve. Methods in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may also include providing a medical device having a body with at least a portion thereof including a therapeutic agent. These methods may also include positioning the medical device in a location proximate to a downstream surface of the heart valve and securing the device. The therapeutic agent released may then be delivered to the heart valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Maria Palasis, Timothy J. Mickley, Toby Freyman, Wendy Naimark
  • ENDOSCOPE WITH PRELOADED OR PRELOADABLE STENT
    Publication number: 20080183272
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an endoscopic stent delivery device. The device includes an endoscope having an elongate shaft including a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall and a longitudinal working channel through the elongate shaft defining an inner wall of the elongate shaft; a stent juxtaposingly disposed to a distal portion of the inner wall; and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within the working channel and having a stent holding member engaging an interior portion of the stent for releasably securing the stent to the distal portion of the inner wall. The device may further include a viewing device disposed at the distal end of the endoscope and/or an illuminating device disposed at the distal end of the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Wood, F. Anthony Headley, Gary J. Leanna
  • BIOERODIBLE ENDOPROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080183277
    Abstract: Bioerodible endoprostheses and methods of making the endoprostheses are disclosed. In some embodiments, an endoprosthesis includes a member including a bioerodible material, and an antioxidant carried by the member. Examples of antioxidants include phenols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, Jan Weber, Robert W. Warner, Amy Grovender
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL ENDOPROSTHESES
    Publication number: 20080183278
    Abstract: Implantable medical endoprostheses, as well as related systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Liliana Atanasoska, Jan Weber, Scott R. Schewe, Robert W. Wamer
  • Stent configurations
    Patent number: 7404823
    Abstract: A stent may comprise a plurality of serpentine bands, wherein adjacent serpentine bands are connected by at least one connector strut. A serpentine band may comprise alternating straight struts and s-shaped struts. Connector struts may comprise first connector struts and second connector struts, wherein the first connector struts are nonparallel to the second connector struts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gregorich, Soo-Young Yoon, Michael P. Meyer
  • APPARATUSES FOR CRIMPING AND LOADING OF INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20080173061
    Abstract: Crimping apparatuses for reducing the diameter of an intraluminal medical device from a first diameter to a second diameter prior to loading the medical device into a catheter delivery system and loading apparatuses for introducing the medical device into a catheter delivery system, the devices constructed and arranged for matingly engaging one another, combinations thereof, and methods of using the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Perreault, Mark Edin, Bruce Asmus
  • Bifurcation Stent Design with Over Expansion Capability
    Publication number: 20080177377
    Abstract: A bifurcation having a main branch portion and a side branch portion which interface about a frame. The frame is expandable from a first configuration enclosing a first area to a second configuration enclosing a second area wherein the second area is larger than the first area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Meyer, Thomas E. Broome, Amnon Yadin, Daniel Gregorich, Kevin Grotheim, Jens Hegg
  • ENDOSCOPE WITH DILATING INSERTION TUBE
    Publication number: 20080177142
    Abstract: An endoscope has an insertion tube with a nontapered or tapered dilator. The dilator may be inflated via a control handle connected to the insertion tube. The endoscope and insertion tube may be used to examine a patient and to relieve a blockage with the use of the insertion tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: Willliam Roskopf
  • Injection apparatus for delivering therapeutic
    Patent number: 7402155
    Abstract: A catheter for delivering therapeutic to an injection site within the body is provided. This catheter can include a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an infusion lumen extending therein; a penetrating member coupled to the shaft and extendable from the distal end of the shaft, and a stabilizer positioned towards the distal end of the shaft. The catheter could also include a delivery system, able to be calibrated to deliver therapeutic through an injection port at a rate less than the therapeutic absorption rate of the injection site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Palasis, Arthur Rosenthal
  • Spacer for sling delivery system
    Patent number: 7402133
    Abstract: The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. H. Chu, Alfred P. Intoccia, Jr., Michael G. McGrath