Patents Assigned to SciMed
  • DISSOLVABLE OR DEGRADABLE ADHESIVE POLYMER TO PREVENT STENT MIGRATION
    Publication number: 20220202997
    Abstract: A stent having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent comprising a dissolvable adhesive polymer or a degradable adhesive polymer disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent, the adhesive is activated by exposure to an aqueous environment, the dissolvable adhesive polymer dissolves over time in an aqueous environment, the dissolvable adhesive polymer or the degradable adhesive polymer has a surface tack of about 2 psi to about 14 psi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Claude O. Clerc, Gerald Fredrickson, Mark Boden
  • Actuator devices and systems
    Patent number: 11369393
    Abstract: Aspects of a device are described. One aspect is a device comprising: a housing having a first portion engageable with a scope, and a second portion engageable with a handle of a retrieval device; a platform that is movable relative to the housing, and engageable with a slider of the retrieval device; and a link assembly that is coupled the housing and the platform, and operable to move the platform and slider relative to the housing and handle. Aspects of related devices and systems also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Tah, Brian MacLean, Mark Hera, Peter J. Pereira
  • Inductive double flat coil displacement sensor
    Patent number: 11369431
    Abstract: A catheter adapted to measure a contact force includes a proximal segment, a distal segment, a spring segment extending from the proximal segment to the distal segment, and at least one inductive sensor. The at least one inductive sensor includes a first plate of high magnetic permeability material disposed on the proximal segment, a second plate of high magnetic permeability material disposed on the distal segment opposite the first plate, at least one first coil disposed adjacent to the first plate between the first plate and the second plate, and at least one second coil disposed adjacent to the second plate opposite the first coil between the first plate and the second plate. The second coil is electrically connected in series with the first coil. The first coil and the second coil are configured to output a signal indicative of displacement between the first coil and the second coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell L. Rankin, John C. Potosky
  • Smart power selection for multi-electrode RF ablation system
    Patent number: 11369428
    Abstract: A computing device for generating and using a graphical user interface (GUI) is disclosed. The computing device includes one or more controllers configured to generate a graphical representation of a plurality of electrodes of an ablation catheter for displaying via the GUI; designate, via the GUI, at least some of the plurality of electrodes to be active electrodes; automatically designate the active electrodes as a source electrode or a sink electrode; assign an amount of energy to each of the designated source electrodes; and estimate an amount of energy associated with each of the designated sink electrodes based at least in part on the assigned energy of the designated source electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob I. Laughner, Jeffry V. Marshik, Randall Dodson, Kara Garrott, Dustin J. Olynyk, Kimberly A. Miklos, Melissa R. McMahon
  • ROTATABLE SNARES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20220192731
    Abstract: A medical device may include a handle, a sheath fixed relative to the handle, a longitudinal actuator movable relative to the handle, an end effector, a member extending proximally from the end effector through the sheath, with a portion of the member being fixed relative to the longitudinal actuator, and a rotation actuator. Movement of the rotation actuator may cause rotation of the member relative to the sheath, and movement of the longitudinal actuator may cause longitudinal movement of the member relative to the rotation actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather A. SIMANI, Tara E. DELAND, Kenneth R. KEENE, Michael POWERS, Mickael A. JETTE
  • Tissue retraction devices and related methods of use
    Patent number: 11364044
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical instrument. The medical instrument may include a delivery device and a retraction mechanism including a target tissue anchor and a first stabilizing anchor, wherein the target tissue anchor attaches to target tissue and connects to the delivery device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Smith, Robert Charles, Jon Taylor, Daniel E. Hamilton, Samuel Raybin, Robert Devries, Niklas Andersson, Meghan E Soens, Mary Ann Cornell, Ray Tong, John Golden
  • Intravascular blood filter
    Patent number: 11364106
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel filter and delivery means. The device described within will not interfere with standard practice and tools used during standard surgical procedures and tools such as cannulas, clamps or dissection instruments including valve replacement sizing gages or other surgical procedures where the patient must be put on a heart-lung machine cross-clamping the aorta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall Lashinski
  • Medical device release system
    Patent number: 11364033
    Abstract: A medical device system may include an elongate shaft having a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a release wire disposed within the lumen of the elongate shaft configured to releasably attach a medical device to the distal end of the elongate shaft, and a securement member releasably coupled to the proximal end of the elongate shaft and fixedly attached to a proximal end of the release wire. A proximal portion of the securement member may be configured to translate proximally away from the proximal end of the elongate shaft upon application of a proximally-directed force to the proximal portion of the securement member and radially inward directed force to the distal portion of the securement member while the elongate shaft is maintained in a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Dinges, Nicholas Lee Tassoni, Kevin McConnell
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANNING MEDICAL PROCEDURES
    Publication number: 20220189610
    Abstract: Computer systems and computer-implemented analysis methods may be used for assistance in planning and/or performing a medical procedure, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy or percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. The method may include receiving one or more radiographic images of an anatomical structure of a patient, generating a display of the radiographic image(s), generating at least one request for user input to identify features of the anatomical structure, receiving user input identifying the features of the anatomical structure, identifying at least one access plan based on the received user input, and generating a display of the identified access plan(s) associated with the radiographic image(s). The method may include generating a patient template that indicates an insertion site according to the identified access plan(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry T. LONG, Timothy P. HARRAH, Brandon W. CRAFT, Elizabeth A. STOKLEY, Sebastian KOERNER, Erik SPERRY, Chad SCHNEIDER, Mark HERA
  • CAPTURE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20220183706
    Abstract: A system for retrieving material from a cavity in a patient may include a tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the scope configured to be inserted into the cavity, and a filter assembly disposed between the tube and a vacuum source configured to apply negative pressure through the tube to cause the material to flow through the tube from the distal end to the proximal end, the filter assembly including a filter configured to trap the material in the filter assembly, and allow liquid and gases to pass through the filter assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Martin PHELAN
  • Systems, devices, and methods for signal generation
    Patent number: 11357978
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation ablation therapy are disclosed, with the system including a pulse waveform signal generator for medical ablation therapy that may be coupled to an ablation device including at least one electrode for ablation pulse delivery to tissue. The signal generator may generate and deliver voltage pulses to the ablation device in the form of a pulse waveform in a predetermined sequence where the signal generator may independently configure a set of electrodes of an ablation device. The signal generator may further perform active monitoring of a set of electrode channels and discharge excess energy using the set of electrode channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: William Bowers, Raju Viswanathan, Gary Long
  • Decalcifying heart valve
    Patent number: 11357623
    Abstract: Vascular valve systems for treating calcified vascular vessel valves by delivery of one or more calcium chelating agents are described. The vascular valve systems can include an expandable stent, a valve, and a material layer. The material layer includes a hydrogel, calcium chelating agent, and an acidifying agent. Methods of making the vascular valve systems are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Jan Weber
  • Annotation histogram
    Patent number: 11357438
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating processing of cardiac information based on sensed electrical signals include a processing unit configured to receive a set of electrical signals; receive an indication of a measurement location corresponding to each electrical signal of the set of electrical signals; and generate, based on at least one of an annotation waveform corresponding to each electrical signal of the set of electrical signals and a set of annotation mapping values, an annotation histogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Stewart, Vasiliy E. Buharin, Mordechai Perlman, Nathan H. Bennett
  • Devices, systems, and related methods for delivery of fluid to tissue
    Patent number: 11357955
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system including a first balloon and a second balloon at least partially positioned within the first balloon, wherein the second balloon has an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one micro-needle extending outwardly from the outer surface of the second balloon. The delivery system can further include a fluid source in communication with at least one of the micro-needles of the second balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie L. Herman, Natalie A. Borgos, Kari L. Cierzan
  • MEDICAL DEVICE POSITIONING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220175220
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a medical device for accessing a patient's body portion and used for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Embodiments of the invention may include a particular endoscopic positioning mechanism for placing an endoscope and an additional treatment device within desired body portions in order to assist in diagnosis and treatment of anatomical diseases and disorders. In particular, a medical device according to an embodiment of the invention may include an outer flexible tube and a positioning mechanism configured for rotating one portion of the flexible tube relative to another portion of the flexible tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. WOOD, Gary J. LEANNA
  • ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED VISUALIZATION
    Publication number: 20220167840
    Abstract: A medical device, configured for insertion into a body, may include an elongate member extending from a proximal end to a distal end, where the distal end may be configured to be positioned inside the body. The medical device may also include an imaging device positioned at the distal end. The medical device may further include a plurality of light sources positioned at the distal end, wherein a characteristic of light delivered through a first light source may be controlled independent of the characteristic of light delivered through a second light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. BENNING, Paul Daniel AQUILINO
  • Guide tube systems and methods
    Patent number: 11344185
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for guiding, supporting, and/or housing instruments. One exemplary system includes a guide tube having a manipulation section and mated with rails carrying instrument control members. Moving the rails with respect to the guide tube, or another point of reference, can control movement of the manipulation section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Weitzner, Paul J. Smith, John B. Golden, Brian J. Intoccia, Naroun Suon, Katie Krueger, Brian Tinkham, Michal Weisman, Brett A. Krueger
  • Tissue treatment system and method for tissue perfusion using feedback control
    Patent number: 11344357
    Abstract: A system, ablation probe, and method is provided for treating tissue, e.g., tissue having tumors. The treatment system is configured to automatically deliver infusaid to tissue when needed and comprises an ablation probe having an ablative element and at least one perfusion exit port. The system further comprises an ablation source operably coupled to the ablative element, and a pump assembly operably coupled to the perfusion exit port(s). The pump assembly is configured for pumping infusaid out through the perfusion exit port(s), preferably during the ablation process. The system further comprises a feedback device configured for controlling the amount of infusaid displaced by the pump assembly based on a sensed tissue parameter, e.g., tissue temperature or tissue impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Garabedian, Amy C. Kelly, Steve K. Landreville
  • Inflatable member with core members
    Patent number: 11337815
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable implant includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid; an inflatable member; and a pump assembly configured to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member, the inflatable member including a body member and a core member, the body member defining a first cavity and a second cavity, the core member being disposed within the first cavity, the second cavity being configured to receive the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Earl Fredrick, Paul John Gindele, Matthew Lee Nelson
  • Systems and methods for protecting the cerebral vasculature
    Patent number: 11337790
    Abstract: Vascular filters and deflectors and methods for filtering bodily fluids. A blood filtering assembly can capture embolic material dislodged or generated during an endovascular procedure to inhibit or prevent the material from entering the cerebral vasculature. A blood deflecting assembly can deflect embolic material dislodged or generated during an endovascular procedure to inhibit or prevent the material from entering the cerebral vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Antony J. Fields, Cameron Paul Purcell, Daniel Wayne Fifer