Patents Assigned to SciMed
  • Patent number: 11844492
    Abstract: A method for coupling a first medical device component to a second medical device component includes altering the first medical device component from a natural state to an altered state, by reducing a cross-sectional dimension of the first medical device. The method further includes fitting a first portion of the first medical device component in the altered state into a first opening of the second medical device component. The first medical device component includes second portions not within the first opening of the second medical device component. The method further includes allowing the second portions of the first medical device component to revert back to the natural state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Gaffney, Paul Smith, James J. Scutti, Rachel Marie Williams
  • Patent number: 11844519
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, Ramon Estevez, Kathryn Venuto
  • Publication number: 20230397908
    Abstract: An endoscopic tissue fastening device may include a body having a first portion and a second portion arranged alongside the first portion. The second portion may extend distally of the first portion and may terminate in a distal end face of the body. The device may further include a tissue fastening assembly having a fastening head with a proximal end and a distal end. The fastening head may be deflectable at a location between the proximal end and the distal end of the fastening head. The tissue fastening assembly may be received within a lumen of the body. Further, the body may be moveable between an unarticulated configuration and an articulated configuration. In the articulated configuration, a central longitudinal axis of the second portion of the body may be substantially parallel with a central longitudinal axis of the tissue fastening assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul SMITH, Gary Jordan, Nathan CUMMINGS, Ryan WALES, Douglas MELANSON
  • Patent number: 11839360
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to fluorescent imaging devices, systems, and methods for an endoscopic procedure, and in particular, indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence. In some embodiments, a device for fluorescent imaging during an endoscopic procedure may include an attachment connectable to a distal end of an endoscope. The attachment may include a first filter alignable with a light source of the endoscope, and a second filter alignable with an imaging device of the endoscope. The first filter may be positionable such that in a first position the first filter is aligned with the light source, and in a second position the first filter is out of alignment with the light source. The second filter may be positionable such that in a first position the second filter is aligned with the imaging device, and in a second position the second filter is out of alignment with the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Sritam P. Rout, Marc Chelala, Maria F. Torres, Kyle R. Cowdrick, Amir Hossein Soltanianzadeh, David M. Gullotti, Pankaj J. Pasricha, Nicholas J. Durr, Ryan V. Wales
  • Publication number: 20230389925
    Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth Binmoeller
  • Publication number: 20230390019
    Abstract: Medical systems are described, including a medical system that includes a scope including a handle and a shaft defining a channel having a distal opening, a processor, at least one laser source, a first laser fiber, and a second laser fiber, wherein each of the first laser fiber and the second laser fiber is coupled to the at least one laser source and extends through the shaft, wherein a distal end of the shaft includes an imager, the distal opening of the channel, a distal end of the first laser fiber, and a distal end of the second laser fiber, and wherein each of the first laser fiber and the second laser fiber is configured to transmit a collimated beam onto a target without altering or fragmenting the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kian S. LIM, Longquan CHEN, Niraj Prasad RAUNIYAR
  • Publication number: 20230389996
    Abstract: Medical systems are described, including a medical system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. The first medical device includes a handle and an insertion portion with a first working channel. A distal portion of the insertion portion of the first medical device includes a first tracking element and at least one camera. The second medical device includes a handle and an insertion portion. A distal portion of the insertion portion of the second medical device includes a second tracking element. The first tracking element is configured to provide a signal that indicates a position or orientation of the distal portion of the first medical device. The second tracking element is configured to provide a signal that indicates a position or orientation of the distal portion of the second medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Daragh NOLAN, Thomas SINNOTT, Garret REYNOLDS, Daniel J. FOSTER, Linda MAHER, Kyle TRUE, Sebastian ORDAS CARBONI, Andrew Brian GRAVELEY
  • Publication number: 20230394664
    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: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Longquan CHEN, Mussie Teshome DEMISSE, Judith FUSMAN, Aaron SILVA, Andrea CAHILL, Evan GYLLENHAAL
  • Publication number: 20230390540
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a powdered agent into a subject's body may include a first passage for receiving a pressurized gas. The apparatus also may include a container housing a powdered agent. The container may be in fluid connection with the first passage. At least a portion of the pressurized gas is introduced into the powdered agent in the container to fluidize the powdered agent. The apparatus also may include a second passage for receiving the powdered agent from the container. In a first configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may not be in fluid connection with the container. In a second configuration of the apparatus, the second passage may be in fluid connection with the container. The apparatus may be configured to transition between the first configuration and the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew PIC, Matthew LAPLACA, Jeffrey V. BEAN
  • Patent number: 11832868
    Abstract: A system including a controller to determine an in-body time of a medical device in a patient during a medical procedure. The controller to: receive signals from at least one temperature sensor; detect insertion of the medical device into the patient by one or more of determining the temperature of the medical device and determining the change of temperature of the medical device with respect to time; increment an in-body time counter to measure the in-body time of the medical device after detecting insertion of the medical device into the patient; detect that the medical device has been removed from the patient by determining that the change of temperature of the medical device with respect to time is negative; and stop incrementing the in-body time counter in response to detecting that the medical device has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: El Yacine Alex Smail, Chadi Harmouche
  • Patent number: 11833539
    Abstract: A device for fluidizing and delivering a powdered agent, including a canister extending longitudinally from a first to a second end and defining a space within which a powdered agent is received, an inlet coupleable to a gas source for supplying gas to the space to fluidize the powdered agent to create a fluidized mixture, an outlet via which the gas mixture is delivered to a target area, a tube extending from the outlet into the interior space, the tube including a slot extending through a wall thereof so that gas mixture is passable from the interior space through the outlet via the second end and the slot, and a door movably coupled to the tube so that the door is movable over the slot to control a size of the slot open to the interior space of the canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Pic, Joseph King, Amanda Smith, Jessica Grimsby, John Favreau, Lauren Lydecker
  • Patent number: 11833021
    Abstract: Described are methods of treating urinary incontinence using a urinary sling and a tissue path that passes through the obturator foramen, along with related surgical implants, devices, systems and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Gozzi, Peter Rehder
  • Patent number: 11832789
    Abstract: Improved methods and devices for performing an endoscopic surgery are provided. Systems are taught for operatively treating gastrointestinal disorders endoscopically in a stable, yet dynamic operative environment, and in a minimally invasive manner. Such systems include, for example, an endoscopic surgical suite. The surgical suite can have a reversibly expandable retractor that expands to provide a stable, operative environment within a subject. The expansion can be selectively asymmetric to maximize space for a tool and an endoscope to visualize a target tissue and treat the target tissue from outside the patient in a minimally invasive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Weitzner, George T. Roberts, Paul Smith, Gregory Piskun, John T. To, Jeffrey P. Radziunas
  • Patent number: 11832830
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to devices, systems, and methods for coil embolization, and, more particularly, to use and methods of forming coated coils. In an aspect, an embolic system may include a coil having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween slidingly disposed within a sheath. A coating may be disposed about the coil. A delivery filament may be configured to be slidingly disposed within the sheath proximal of the coil such that the coil can be ejected from the distal end of the sheath into the working lumen of a microcatheter. The coating may be configured to substantially fracture as the coil transitions from being substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the microcatheter to substantially misaligned with the longitudinal axis of the microcatheter upon being ejected from the microcatheter. The coating may be configured to plasticize after being ejected into an aqueous environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ajay Gupta, Daniel K. Tomaschko, Steven L. Kangas
  • Patent number: 11832793
    Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and reusable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. the catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. McWeeney, Michael S. H. Chu, Jozef Slanda, Benjamin E. Morris, David W. Robertson, David I. Freed, James F. Schuermann, John B. Golden, Brian Keith Wells, Jesse Leonard Farris, III, Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr., Todd A. Hall, Yem Chin, Mark L. Adams
  • Patent number: 11833350
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed in the context of esophageal ablation. An ablation device may include a first catheter defining a longitudinal axis and a lumen therethrough. A balloon may be coupled to the first catheter. The balloon may be configured to transition between a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration. A second catheter may extend from a distal end of the first catheter lumen. A set of splines including electrodes formed on a surface of each of the splines may couple to the distal end of the first catheter lumen and a distal portion of the second catheter. The second catheter may be configured for translation along the longitudinal axis to transition the set of splines between a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Viswanathan, Gary Long, Jean-Luc Pageard
  • Publication number: 20230380853
    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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher R. DEUEL
  • Publication number: 20230380866
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an assembly with an adjustable ultrasound port and flush port for lateral and axial positioning of a radial ultrasound probe within a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Walsh, Douglas W. Garrity
  • Publication number: 20230381449
    Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making, using, and treating medical devices are disclosed. An example method for treating a medical device is disclosed. The method may include disposing an annealing fluid in a closed chamber, allowing the annealing fluid to reach a liquid-gas equilibrium within the chamber, and disposing a drug coated medical device within the closed chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Ming Dang
  • Publication number: 20230380806
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to intravascular imaging display systems and related methods. In an embodiment, an intravascular imaging display system is included having a control circuit and a video output circuit. The video output circuit can be configured to generate a display output including a user interface. The user interface can include graphical elements related to a vessel being imaged. The graphical elements can include a first detected feature portion at least partially defined by a first graphic indicator and a second detected feature portion at least partially defined by a second graphic indicator. The first graphic indicator can be visually distinct from the second graphic indicator. The first detected feature portion and the second detected feature portion can be assigned to represent one or more locations along a vessel wall by the control circuit based on a degree of attenuation of an ultrasound return signal crossing a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Haruka Imura, Wenguang Li, Erik Stephen Freed, Jennifer Gibbs, Heather Drury, Judith Tiferes Wang