Patents Assigned to SciMed
  • Publication number: 20240373134
    Abstract: Systems and methods for color correcting images are described. An example method includes receiving, at a first and second time: first and second image data from an imaging device of a medical imaging system captured during a medical procedure; and a first and second value of an operating parameter of a light source of the medical imaging system, where a color of light emitted from the light source shifts based on values of the operating parameter. A first color shift is determined based on the first value, and a color correction function is applied to the first image data to compensate for the first color shift to generate first color corrected image data. A second color shift is determined based on the second value, and the color correction function is applied to the second image data to compensate for the second color shift to generate second color corrected image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirsten VIERING, Louis J BARBATO, Jeffrey Frank HATALSKY
  • Publication number: 20240366201
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle with a movable portion and a stationary portion. The medical device also includes a shaft extending from a distal portion of the handle, and a distal portion of the shaft includes a needle. Movement of the movable portion of the handle relative to the stationary portion of the handle controls an extension or retraction of the needle. The movable portion includes a tab, and a position of the tab relative to the stationary portion releasably secures a position of the movable portion relative to the stationary portion and also secures a position of the needle relative a distal end of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Gonzalo Jose Saenz VILLALOBOS, Fernando Valerio GUERRERO, Esteban de la Trinidad Jiménez SÁNCHEZ
  • Publication number: 20240366066
    Abstract: An auxiliary system is provided for use with a medical device, the auxiliary system having a sheath configured to be mounted along the medical device. Systems are provided for rotationally aligning the distal end of the medical device relative to the distal mount of the auxiliary system. Additionally or alternatively, systems are provided for facilitating securing of the auxiliary system and other medical device relative to each other. For instance, systems are provided for securing the sheath along the length of the medical device, and subsequently releasing the secure coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mims, Vladimir Mitelberg, Jason Mehta, Ryan Gilkey
  • Publication number: 20240366203
    Abstract: A medical device may comprise a handle having a fluid source, a conduit coupled to the handle, and a distal portion coupled to a distal end of the conduit. The distal portion may comprise an outer portion defining a lumen and an inner portion. The inner portion may be disposed within the lumen if the outer portion. The inner portion may define a cavity having a distal opening. The cavity may be configured to contain a material. In a first configuration of the distal portion, the material is disposed within the inner portion. Delivery of a fluid from the fluid source into the lumen of the outer portion transitions the distal portion from the first configuration to a second configuration and causes the inner portion to move distally relative to the outer portion and deliver at least a portion of the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited
    Inventors: Deepak Kumar SHARMA, Sharath Kumar G, Kevin L. BAGLEY, Mazen YATIM, Samuel GOSHEN, Rajivkumar SINGH, Nachiket GOLE
  • Publication number: 20240366214
    Abstract: Systems and devices are provided with respect to an existing medical device to retroflex a flexible elongate member of the medical during in vivo use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mims, Jason N. Mehta, Ryan Gilkey
  • Publication number: 20240370549
    Abstract: A secure authentication scheme for a field service technician to access a device like a medical device in the field is provided. The system is arranged to authenticate an encrypted credential list using a public key from a public/private key pair and to authenticate a user to a device via SSH with a username and password combination stored in the encrypted credential list.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather Moulton, Jim Sievert, Jeffry V. Marshik, Matthew J. Edelman
  • Publication number: 20240366358
    Abstract: A method of providing embolic protection for carotid stenting includes advancing an arterial sheath into a patient's arterial system and advancing a venous sheath into the patient's venous system. A fluid connection may be established between the venous sheath and the arterial sheath that enables retrograde blood flow through the arterial sheath. The arterial sheath may be advanced through the vasculature and into the patient's carotid artery, and an inflatable balloon may be inflated within the patient's carotid artery in order to occlude antegrade blood flow therethrough. An interventional tool may be advanced through the inner lumen of the arterial sheath, the interventional tool dimensioned such that a portion of the cross-sectional area of an inner lumen of the arterial sheath remains open for retrograde blood flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Cass Alexander Hanson, Ryan Hendrickson
  • Publication number: 20240366845
    Abstract: A medical system including a tube defining a lumen, a porous body connected to a distal end of the tube to be advanced to a target site within a subject. The porous body defines a plurality of openings, the plurality of openings are in fluid connection with the lumen, the porous body includes a first material and a second material, and the second material elutes from the porous body in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin BURKE, Daniel TUCK, John T. FAVREAU, Lauren LYDECKER
  • Publication number: 20240366241
    Abstract: Example medical devices are disclosed herein. An example aspiration catheter includes a catheter body having a proximal end region, a distal end region and a lumen extending therein. The aspiration catheter further includes an impedance sensor disposed along the distal end region of the catheter body, the impedance sensor configured to sense the impedance difference between blood and thrombus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Schrom
  • Publication number: 20240366213
    Abstract: An endoscopic system is provided for use with an endoscope, having a proximal handle and a distal end cap assembly, and a sheath extending therebetween. Systems are provided for rotationally aligning the distal end of the endoscope relative to the cap assembly, and for facilitating securing of the cap assembly and endoscope relative to each other. Systems are provided for securing the sheath along the length of the endoscope, and subsequently releasing the secure coupling. Operational systems are also provided to retroflex the cap assembly during in vivo use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason N. Mehta, John Mims, Vladimir Mitelberg, Ryan Gilkey
  • Publication number: 20240366215
    Abstract: A movable device of a system for performing a medical procedure. The movable device has a reconfigurable portion capable of holding the movable device in a selected position with respect to other components of the system. The movable device may be moved with respect to other components of the system, and the reconfigurable portion may be bent or otherwise reconfigured with respect to the system to hold the movable device in a selected position. The movable device may be a tissue grasping device. The tissue grasping device may be formed to permit grasping and ungrasping of tissue without damaging the tissue. The tissue grasping device may include a tissue engagement element which may be formed from a helically laser cut tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Mitelberg, John Mims, Ryan Gilkey
  • Publication number: 20240366503
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a radiopaque, reactive polymer comprising one or more hydrophilic polymer segments having a plurality of hydrophilic polymer segment ends, a plurality of iodinated cyclic anhydride residues covalently linked to the plurality of hydrophilic polymer segment ends, and a plurality of reactive moieties covalently linked to the iodinated cyclic anhydride residues. In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a system for forming a hydrogel composition that comprises (a) a nucleophilic compound and (b) such a radiopaque, reactive polymer. In some aspects, the present disclosure pertains to a method of treatment comprising administering to a subject a mixture that comprises (a) a nucleophilic compound and (b) such a radiopaque, reactive polymer under conditions such that the nucleophilic compound and the radiopaque, reactive polymer crosslink after administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Yen-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20240366500
    Abstract: Injectable compositions and methods of use are discussed. The injectable composition may include at least one biocompatible material chosen from polyethylene glycol (PEG), alginate, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, chitosan, carboxymethylchitosan, laponite, gelatin, xanthan gum, or a combination thereof, and a biocompatible salt solution. The composition may be formulated to form a gel in submucosal tissue to separate tissue layers. The viscosity of the composition may decrease by at least 50% at 37° C. within 24 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Siavash Sam PARKHIDEH, Lauren Sfakis LYDECKER
  • Publication number: 20240366926
    Abstract: Embodiments in the present disclosure relate to an anchoring and centering device for a circulatory support pump. An exemplary apparatus comprises an expandable anchoring device extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the expandable anchoring device is arranged about a central axis. A distal portion of the expandable anchoring device defines an annulus through which the cardiac pump can be arranged and to which the cardiac pump can be releasable coupled. A proximal portion of the expandable anchoring device is configured to circumferentially expand to an unconstrained configuration that has a cross-sectional diameter greater than a diameter of the annulus. The exemplary apparatus also includes a constraining member arranged over the expandable anchoring device to constrain the expandable anchoring device in a constrained configuration for delivery of the anchoring apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Struthers, Thomas P. Jancaric, Paul F. Chouinard, Umang Anand
  • Publication number: 20240366875
    Abstract: A medical device may comprise: a first inlet for receiving a first fluid; a second inlet for receiving a second fluid; and a mixing body including a first body defining a first lumen and a second body disposed within the first lumen. The first lumen may be in fluid communication with the first inlet such that the first lumen receives the first fluid from the first inlet. The second body may define a second lumen. The second lumen may be in fluid communication with the second inlet, such that the second lumen receives the second fluid from the second inlet. A radially outer surface of the second body may have a plurality of openings, such that the first lumen and the second lumen are in fluid communication via the plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mazen YATIM, Samuel GOSHEN, Kevin L. BAGLEY
  • Patent number: 12133976
    Abstract: A percutaneous circulatory support device includes a housing having a proximal end portion and a motor carried by the housing. A driving magnet is operatively coupled to the motor, and a driven magnet is operatively coupled to the driving magnet. The driven magnet includes a frustoconical shape. An impeller is disposed within the housing, and the impeller is operatively coupled to the driven magnet. The motor rotates the impeller, via the driving magnet and the driven magnet, relative to the impeller housing to cause blood to flow through the percutaneous circulatory support device and blood is inhibited from pooling in the proximal end portion of the impeller housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Malone, Olena Pernatiy, Javier Palomar-Moreno
  • Patent number: 12133629
    Abstract: A linkage assembly for a medical device may comprise: a rotatable member configured to rotate about a rotation axis; a piston; and a connecting rod rotatably connected to the rotatable member and the piston and movable along a range. A first end of the range may correspond to an initial position of a distal member movable by the linkage assembly, and a second end of the range may correspond to a final position of a distal member. In a first configuration of the connecting rod, at the first end of the range, a proximal end of the connecting rod may be offset from a longitudinal axis by a first amount, wherein the longitudinal axis is perpendicular to the rotation axis; In a second configuration of the connecting rod, at the second end of the range, the proximal end of the connecting rod may be offset from the longitudinal axis by a second amount. The second amount may be less than two-thirds of the first amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Powell, Matthew Jagelski, Michael McBrien
  • Patent number: 12133633
    Abstract: A medical device may comprise a distal tip having a viewing element, a lighting element, and at least one feature configured to removably couple the distal tip to a shaft. The medical device may also comprise a working channel coupled to the distal tip and defining a central lumen configured to receive a tool. A wall of the working channel may define at least one additional lumen. The working channel may be configured to be removably inserted into the shaft. The medical device may also comprise at least one of a wire, a cable, or a conduit passing through the at least one additional lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Crawford, Martin Fawdry, Ben McNicholl, Aiden Flanagan, Elizabeth Albrecht, Leili Salehi, Anne Gu, Bryan Clark, Megan Chrobak
  • Patent number: 12136187
    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 one or more image sensors. The first image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the first image frame. At least one curve to the first image sub-blocks are associated based on one or more look-up tables. A target in at least one of the first image sub-blocks is identified. Second image sub-blocks are generated by dividing the second image frame. At least one curve is associated to the second image sub-blocks based on the one or more look-up tables. The target is identified in at least one of the second image sub-blocks. Histogram enhanced images of the target in the first image sub-blocks and the second image sub-blocks are generated. A video image stream is generated based on the histogram enhanced images of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: George Wilfred Duval, Kirsten Viering, Louis J. Barbato
  • Publication number: 20240358231
    Abstract: A distal tip of a medical device may comprise: a housing and an elevator. The elevator may include an opening extending from a first surface of the elevator to a second surface of the elevator. The opening may be configured to receive an accessory medical device therethrough, such that the accessory medical device extends distally of a distalmost end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean POWELL