Patents Assigned to SciMed
  • CIRCULATORY SUPPORT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20250090831
    Abstract: A circulatory support system may include a blood pump, one or more sensors, and a controller. The blood pump may include a driven component and a motor in communication with the driven component and the controller to drive the driven component to pump a blood flow through the blood pump. The controller may be configured to determine a command signal based on a value related to a speed of the motor, provide the command signal to the motor to drive the driven component, determine a value of a parameter related to operation of the blood pump based on the command signal and the value related to the speed of the motor, and output an indication a blood pump transition is recommended based on one or more determined values of one or more parameters related to operation of the blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Fodness-Bondhus, Corydon Carlson
  • IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20250095105
    Abstract: A method is provided for enhancing video images in a medical device. The method includes receiving a first image frame and a second image frame from an image sensor. First image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the first image frame. Second image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the second image frame based on the first image sub-blocks. Histogram data of the first image sub-blocks is generated. Histogram data of the second image sub-blocks is generated based on the histogram data of the first image sub-blocks. A histogram enhanced image frame is generated based on the histogram data of the second image sub-blocks. A video image stream is generated based on the histogram enhanced image frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wilfred DUVAL, Kirsten VIERING, Louis J. BARBATO, Gang HU
  • RETRIEVAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20250090186
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a retrieval device may include a sheath having a distal end. The retrieval device may also include an end effector movable relative to the distal end of the sheath. The end effector may include first and second arms. The first arm may include a first opening at a distal portion of the first arm. The second arm may include a second opening at a distal portion of the second arm. The end effector may also include a third arm. The third arm may be slidably received in the first and second openings. A distal portion of the third arm may form at least part of a loop. The loop may extend through the first and second openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Prasopporn K. ROHAN
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR FIBER OPTICAL DATA TRANSMISSION IN MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20250089998
    Abstract: A medical device includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, an image sensor at the distal end of the shaft, a distal conversion device at the distal end and in communication with the image sensor, a proximal photoreceiver, and an optical fiber extending between the distal conversion device and the proximal photoreceiver. The image sensor is configured to generate a first electrical signal based on a capture of one or more images, and the first electrical signal includes image or video data associated with the capture. The distal conversion device is configured to convert the first electrical signal to a light signal. The optical fiber is configured to facilitate transmission of the light signal between the distal conversion device and the proximal photoreceiver, and the proximal photoreceiver is configured to convert the light signal to a second electrical signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten VIERING, Louis J. BARBATO, Eric F. BROWN
  • PIEZOELECTRIC SHEAR-THINNING MATERIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE
    Publication number: 20250090664
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed herein to define a suite of shear-thinning hydrogels exhibiting piezoelectric properties. The piezoelectric materials described can be injected percutaneously or via transcatheter vascular route into a target environment for the locoregional stimulation of cells or tissues using wireless impulses as actuation mechanisms. These external stimuli introduce either an electrical or mechanical response in the implanted piezoelectric materials for medical interventions including tumor ablation, drug delivery, electroporation, chemo-electroporation, neural stimulation, wound healing, cardiovascular applications and musculoskeletal pain management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ehsan Jabbarzadeh, Sara Eslambolchi Moghadam, Karen Dubbin
  • ELEVATOR COMPONENTS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20250089996
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elevator of a medical device comprises using an additive manufacturing method, forming a pivot portion at a proximal end of the elevator. The pivot portion tapers proximally such that a proximalmost end of the elevator is thinner than more distal portions of the pivot portion. The method further comprises using the additive manufacturing method, forming a body of the elevator that is distal to the pivot portion. The elevator body includes a surface configured to contact an instrument inserted in a working channel of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: James ENGLISH, Liam RYAN, Robert HANNON, Mark MIRIGIAN, Adam LAROUCHE, Steven DELFOSSE, Stephen HALE
  • MEDICAL DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20250090814
    Abstract: A medical device includes a sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and a balloon at the distal end of the sheath and having an inflated configuration and a deflated configuration. The balloon defines at least one space radially inward of an exterior surface of the balloon, the at least one space configured to retain a material, and the transition of the balloon from the deflated configuration to the inflated configuration delivers the material from the at least one space to a target site in a body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda SMITH, Jennifer MAGUE, Lauren LYDECKER, Andrew PIC
  • ENDOLUMINAL TREATMENT DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20250090385
    Abstract: Medical devices and related methods useful for EVAC procedures are described. The medical device may include a sponge. The sponge may include a plurality of perforations that form one or more tear surfaces. The one or more tear surfaces may define a predefined location for removing a first portion of the sponge from a second portion of the sponge. The one or more tear surfaces may form a boundary between a radially inner surface of the first portion and a radially outer surface of the second portion. The medical device may further include a tube coupled to a proximal portion of the sponge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul PRABHU, Jonathan ROOT, Martyn G. FOLAN
  • SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR FASTENING TISSUE
    Publication number: 20250090165
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a tissue fastening device may comprise a body configured to include a plurality of fasteners; an anvil rotatable relative to the body; and a tissue cutting device. The body may define a longitudinal channel configured to receive the tissue cutting device. The tissue fastening device may further comprise a fastener actuator configured to move proximally relative to the body to deploy the plurality of fasteners from the body; and an actuation wire coupled to the tissue cutting device and the fastener actuator. The actuation of the actuation wire may cause the fastener actuator to deploy at least one of the plurality of fasteners into tissue distally of tissue cut by the tissue cutting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Ramon ESTEVEZ, Kathryn VENUTO
  • ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20250090194
    Abstract: A rotational atherectomy device advanceable over a guidewire. The rotational atherectomy device includes a drive shaft rotatably extending through an outer tubular member to rotate a cutting member positioned at a distal end thereof. The rotational atherectomy device further includes an insert positioned within the cutting member for frictional contact with the guidewire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. WasDyke, Tate Augustin
  • CIRCULATION SUPPORT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20250090836
    Abstract: A circulatory support system may include a blood pump, one or more sensors, and a controller in communication with the one or more sensors. The blood pump may include a driven component and a motor in communication with the driven component to drive the driven component to pump a blood flow through the blood pump. A sensor of the one or more sensors may be configured to sense a value related to a speed of the motor. The controller may be configured to provide a command signal to the motor to drive the driven component and determine a rate of hemolysis during operation of the blood pump based on an operation parameter of the blood pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer Fodness-Bondhus, Corydon Carlson
  • Endoscopic positioning encoder
    Patent number: 12253388
    Abstract: A system for tracking a medical device, the system comprising a support having a channel extending therethrough, the channel being defined circumferentially by a surface, at least one encoder configured to track movement of a medical device through the channel, and one or more processors configured to receive input from the at least one encoder, receive an instruction from a user to store a zero position of the medical device relative to the channel, determine relative movement of the medical device from the zero position, and communicate the relative movement of the medical device from the zero position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan V. Wales, Morgan Zhu, Kurt Nicholas Robakiewicz, Scott E. Brechbiel, Jeff Gray
  • MEDICAL DEVICE CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20250082186
    Abstract: In one example, a controller configured for use with a medical device, may include a body configured to removably couple to the medical device. The body may include a gear configured to mate with a first actuator of the medical device; and a second actuator, and the actuation of the second actuator may be configured to initiate movement of the gear and the first actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Solano MONTENEGRO, Jairo Mauricio Vargas MENA
  • COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20250082821
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of preparation and use thereof are described. The composition may include chitosan crosslinked with tripolyphosphate and calcium, optionally wherein the composition is prepared by combining particles that include chitosan and tripolyphosphate with calcium ions, such as calcium ions from a calcium salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Lauren Sfakis LYDECKER, Megan CHROBAK, Jessica Lynne GRIMSBY
  • AUTOMATED METHOD OF REMOVING CLOG WITHIN LUMEN FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20250082348
    Abstract: A debris removal system includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a shaft lumen, the shaft being configured to be inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site, a vibration motor coupled to the elongated shaft via a vibration collar, the vibration motor including a rotatable shaft and at least one weight coupled to the rotatable shaft, the weight being asymmetrically shaped about a central axis of the shaft such that rotation of the shaft creates vibrational energy along the length of the elongated shaft to dislodge debris within the target surgical site, and a vacuum pump connected to the elongated shaft and configured to vacuum dislodged debris from the target surgical site through the shaft lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Martin PHELAN, Vincent LAI
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING
    Publication number: 20250082303
    Abstract: Methods and devices for generating ultrasound images during a medical procedure are disclosed. The device may comprise a shaft that includes a working channel for receiving an instrument, the working channel extending from a proximal end of the shaft to a distal end of the shaft, and an ultrasound sensor disposed radially outward of a distal portion of the working channel such that the ultrasound sensor at least partially surrounds the working channel. The ultrasound sensor may be configured to image a single field of view greater than about 90 degrees about the shaft, e.g., simultaneously, while conducting a medical procedure with an instrument inserted through the working channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Kerr, Alissa Brandon, Benedicta Chelagat Chumo, Mollie Knake
  • DISTALLY GENERATED ULTRASONIC MOTION RESECTION TOOL
    Publication number: 20250082356
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to endoscopic medical devices with distally actuated axial displacement configured to impart in-plane or rotational ultrasonic reciprocation to an end effector. The endoscopic medical devices may include an elongate sheath, an end effector distal of a distal portion of the elongate sheath, and a transducer housed within the distal portion of the elongate sheath and proximal of the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura E. Sabban, Kyla Killinger, Kirsten Linnabary, James J. Scutti
  • DEGRADABLE VALVE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE
    Publication number: 20250082177
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a valve assembly for a medical device. The valve has a cap, a stem which moves within a valve body, and a spring member between the cap and the valve body to move the valve within the body. The valve stem and/or spring member are made of a degradable material, which may be a metal. The degradable material has a higher degradation rate than conventional metal valve components to reduce the environmental impact of disposing of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Rosangel Aimee Ramos Espinoza, Brian Luis, James J. Scutti
  • Systems, apparatuses, and methods for guide wire delivery
    Patent number: 12246143
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a first catheter defining a first longitudinal axis and a first lumen. A first actuator can be coupled to the first catheter and configured to rotate about the first longitudinal axis to deflect a distal end of the first catheter relative to the first longitudinal axis. A second catheter can define a second longitudinal axis and a second lumen. At least a portion of the second catheter can be configured to slide within the first lumen. A magnetic member can be coupled to a distal end of the second catheter. The magnetic member can define a third lumen. The third lumen can be in fluid communication with the second lumen. A second actuator can be coupled to the second catheter and configured to move linearly along the second longitudinal axis so as to vary a spacing between the magnetic member and the first catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Leeflang, Christian S. Eversull
  • Applications and imaging of shear-thinning biomaterial
    Patent number: 12246086
    Abstract: Systems and methods of using and imaging shear-thinning biomaterial compositions are provided. More particularly, systems and methods of providing reversible birth control and/or for delivering therapeutics to reproductive organs are provided. A method includes administering a biomaterial into fallopian tubes, uterus, or vas deferens of the subject, where the biomaterial is a shear-thinning nanocomposite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignees: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, The Regents of the University of California, Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahmi Oklu, Hassan Albadawi, Amir Sheikhi, Ali Khademhosseini, Ehsan Jabbarzadeh