Patents Examined by Kankindi Rwego
  • Patent number: 11937806
    Abstract: A needle driver can include a first jaw hosting a first shaft and a second jaw hosting a second shaft. The first shaft hosts a first roller and a first set of teeth. The second shaft hosts a second roller and a second set of teeth. The second jaw moves relative to the first jaw between an open position and a closed position. The first set of teeth meshes with the second set of teeth when the second jaw is in the closed position such that (a) the first set of teeth can drive the second set of teeth and (b) the first roller and the second roller can drive a needle therebetween when the first set of teeth drives the second set of teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Ergosurgical Group Corp.
    Inventor: Luis Jose Almodovar
  • Patent number: 11937837
    Abstract: Designs are disclosed for devices capable of removing both firm and soft clots from body vessels that can have dual layers where an inner expandable body of cells runs within an outer expandable cage of cells. The designs can feature a constrained delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. An outer cage can have wide opening struts to allow for clot integration into the device. Both the inner body and outer cage can be configured with shapes to pinch a clot in addition to embedding in it. The devices can also be capable of having a portion of the outer cage fold and invert proximally after engaging with a target clot to internalize it. These factors can increase the device's ability to capture clots of all compositions, allowing for safer and more efficient flow restoration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NEURAVI LIMITED
    Inventor: Declan Lee
  • Patent number: 11918221
    Abstract: A surgical clip applier is provided that includes first and second jaws on a distal end of an elongate shaft, a clip advancing assembly extending through the shaft and configured to advance a distal-most clip from a plurality of clips in the shaft into the first and second jaws. The jaws have opposed inward facing surfaces, and each inward facing surface has a clip track defined therein for receiving and guiding legs of a clip into the first and second jaws. The clip track of at least one of the jaws has at least one deflectable clip retention member disposed therein and configured to apply a biasing force to a leg of a clip disposed within the jaws to thereby retain the clip within the jaws and maintain alignment of the clip with respect to the jaws. The clip track of at least one of the jaws may also have at least one recess or protrusion designed to be complementary to and mate with a protrusion or recess in a clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Michael J. Stokes, Gregory G. Scott, Michael A. Murray, Ryan J. Laurent, Disha V. Labhasetwar
  • Patent number: 11883061
    Abstract: A cutting balloon catheter including a balloon mounted on a distal portion of a catheter shaft. The balloon includes a cutting member mounted on an exterior surface of the balloon which includes one or more features for providing the cutting member with enhanced flexibility for navigating tortuous anatomy and more closely conforms to the expansion characteristics of the balloon to which the cutting member is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Gunderson, Joseph Zielinski
  • Patent number: 11877718
    Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of interventional medical instruments, and relates in particular to a thrombus removal device used for removing a thrombus in a blood vessel. The thrombus removal device includes an elongated delivery member and a plurality of thrombus removal members disposed on the elongated delivery member; the thrombus removal member has a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration formed from the compressed configuration by means of self-expansion; and at least one thrombus removal member among the plurality of thrombus removal members is rotatably connected to the elongated delivery member. By means of causing the thrombus removal member to have rotational degrees of freedom, the thrombus removal device provided by the present invention enables a thrombus to enter the thrombus removal member more easily by means of a thrombus entrance so that the thrombus removal member may fully contact the thrombus, thereby achieving effective capture of the thrombus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Lid.
    Inventor: Siyi Li
  • Patent number: 11877762
    Abstract: A retrieval device can include inwardly facing protruding features that facilitate engagement and capture of a thrombus or other mass from a body lumen of a patient. The protruding features can deploy from a frame of the retrieval device to extend radially inwardly toward an opposing side of the frame. When deployed into a thrombus, the protruding features engage and urge the thrombus as the retrieval device moves to facilitate capture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: REFLOW MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: John Fulkerson, Isa Rizk, Jihad Ali Mustapha, Teodoro S. Jimenez, Jr., Patrick Lo
  • Patent number: 11871947
    Abstract: A clot removal device has a segment that has two main struts that serve as a frame for holding a plurality of secondary struts. Each of the two main struts has a proximal end that is connected at a proximal point of the segment and extends along a generally circumferential path, with each main strut terminating at a separate connecting point that is distal from the proximal point. The connecting points are connected to each other to form a generally tubular structure defining an inner lumen. The plurality of secondary struts forms a lattice of cells, with each cell surrounded by four secondary struts. Two generally straight distal struts are connected to the lattice of cells at a distal end of the segment, and are connected to each other to form a distal point. A distal opening is defined by the cells adjacent the distal struts, the distal opening communicating with the lumen and terminating at the proximal point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NeuroVasc Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Losordo, Jianlu Ma
  • Patent number: 11871946
    Abstract: A clot removal device including a first scaffolding section, a second scaffolding section distal of the first scaffolding section by a first hinged element including a pinching cell. The pinching cell has a collapsed state and an expanded state configured to pinch at least a portion of a clot. A third scaffolding section is distal of the second scaffolding section by a second hinged strut element including a pinching cell that has a collapsed state and an expanded state configured to pinch at least a portion of the clot. An outer diameter of the third scaffolding section is greater than an outer diameter of the second scaffolding section, which is greater than an outer diameter of the first scaffolding section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NEURAVI LIMITED
    Inventors: Anushree Dwivedi, Patrick Connolly
  • Patent number: 11857209
    Abstract: The present teachings provide devices and methods of engaging, capturing, and retrieving emboli. Specifically, one aspect of the present teachings provides a device comprising a generally cylindrical body, with its proximal ends joining to a delivery system and a plurality of cells forming its luminal surface. The cylindrical body is configured to axially rotate as it radially expands. Another aspect of the present teachings provides a device comprising two elongated bodies one disposed within the other. As the device expands radially, both elongated bodies are configured to axially rotate independently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI WALLABY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CO., INC.
    Inventors: Jerome Choe, Earl Bardsley
  • Patent number: 11857211
    Abstract: In embodiments of an obstruction removal device, system, and/or method, a removal tool is disposed at a distal end of a delivery tool and configured to at least partially separate an obstruction from an inner surface of a vasculature. An expandable member is also coupled to the delivery tool. The expandable member includes a proximal end that is free or slidably coupled to the delivery tool. The proximal end of the expandable member is configured to invert or slide toward a distal end of the expandable member, thereby causing the expandable member to surround at least a portion of the obstruction and the removal tool so that the obstruction is captured between the expandable member and the removal tool, when the delivery tool is withdrawn from the vasculature to remove the removal tool and the obstruction from the vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Progressive NEURO, Inc.
    Inventor: Brett Allen Follmer
  • Patent number: 11849935
    Abstract: A tissue anchor assembly comprises a tissue anchor; a suture; and an adjustment button coupled with the suture. The adjustment button is adapted to adjust tension relative in the suture. When tension is applied to a second suture section trailing away from the tissue anchor, the adjustment button is engaged with the second suture section through locking splines and the adjustment button slides along a portion of the suture to increase a distance between the adjustment button and the tissue anchor. When tension is applied to a first suture section trailing away from the tissue anchor, the adjustment button moves in a direction towards the tissue anchor to reduce a distance between the adjustment button and the tissue anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: John J. Allen
  • Patent number: 11849964
    Abstract: A medical extraction device comprising: (a) a sheath including a distal end configured to be inserted into a patient and a proximal end configured to be retained exteriorly of the patient; (b) a basket configured to extend from a distal end of the sheath and be repositionable between an expanded position and a retracted position, the basket including at least three loops, the basket also including a first guide and a second guide, where the first guide receives portions of the first loop and the third loop, where the second guide receives portions of the first loop and the second loop, where the second loop and the third loop are fixedly mounted to one another at a location interposing the first guide and the second guide; and, (c) a handle control operatively coupled to a proximal end of the sheath and being operatively coupled to the basket, the handle control configured facilitate repositioning of the basket with respect to the sheath between the retracted position and the expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandt Michael Davis, Jeffrey Edward Franklin
  • Patent number: 11832848
    Abstract: Devices and implantation methods utilizing subcutaneous placement into a patient are disclosed for the insertion, advancement and positioning of a subcutaneous implantable medical device (SIMD) such as a medical electrical lead. The device for implanting the SIMD is configured having a pre-biased distal curve for creating a pathway to an implant location within a substernal space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa G. T. Christie, Noah D. Barka, Rick D. McVenes, Amy E. Thompson-Nauman
  • Patent number: 11819237
    Abstract: This document describes rotational atherectomy devices and systems for removing or reducing stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating an abrasive element within the vessel to partially or completely remove the stenotic lesion material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Robinson, Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen, Charles Anthony Plowe, Albert Selden Benjamin
  • Patent number: 11793538
    Abstract: Provided is a surgical instrument, in more detail, a surgical instrument that may be manually operated to be used in laparoscopic surgery or various other kinds of surgery. To this end, the present invention provides a surgical instrument including an end tool configured to be rotatable in at least two directions; and a manipulator including a pitch operator controlling a pitch movement of the end tool, a yaw operator controlling a yaw movement of the end tool, and an actuation operator controlling an actuation movement of the end tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: LIVSMED INC.
    Inventors: Jung Joo Lee, Hee Jin Kim, Du Jin Bach
  • Patent number: 11793531
    Abstract: Systems and methods can remove material of interest, including blood clots, from a body region, including but not limited to the circulatory system for the treatment of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, cerebrovascular embolism, and other vascular occlusions. The capture system can include a tubular body comprising a first end, a second end, and an axial length therebetween, the first end having an opening and a capture guide. The capture system can include one or more tensioners coupled to the capture guide. The tubular body has a first configuration in which the first end and the capture guide are expanded while the second end and a majority of the tubular body remains compressed. The tubular body is transformable to a second configuration by application of tension by the tensioners. The catheter can remove a large volume of clot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Vascular Medcure, Inc.
    Inventors: Thanh Van Nguyen, Rajan Hansji, Duy Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11786708
    Abstract: A fiber-reinforced device, such as an inflatable medical balloon, includes a cylindrical central portion. The balloon includes first and second tapered portions connected to the cylindrical central portion along a longitudinal axis extending from a first end of the balloon to a second end of the balloon. In one embodiment, the balloon includes at least one zone free of fibers extending in a longitudinal direction, such that each longitudinal fiber is discontinuous in a circumferential direction around the balloon. In another embodiment, the balloon includes alternating discontinuous and continuous longitudinal fibers. In yet another embodiment, the balloon includes discontinuous longitudinal fibers, with every other longitudinal fiber having a discontinuity aligned in a circumferential direction. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: C.R. BARD, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Hall, Michael Booze
  • Patent number: 11771458
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rotary embolectomy device. The device includes a rotatable bit which contacts a blood clot within a cannula, thereby disintegrating the clot. The clot can be removed by means of suction, complete disintegration, or a collecting basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventors: Charles Gilliland, Duc Dao, Kurt Hickman, Tanvi Rao, Melissa Valdman
  • Patent number: 11771451
    Abstract: A medical device includes a handle with a proximal arm and a distal arm. The proximal arm and the distal arm are pivotable via a joint. The medical device also includes a tube coupled to the distal arm and a drive wire. A distal portion of the drive wire includes an expandable end effector. A portion of the drive wire is positioned within the tube, and a different portion of the drive wire extends proximally of the distal arm and is coupled to the proximal arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Limited
    Inventors: Subodh Morey, Ashish Jain, Sumit Malik, Rajivkumar Singh, Aditya Dhanotiya, Mark Voss
  • Patent number: 11751987
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for providing embolic protection in a patient's vascular system. In particular, the devices detailed herein are supported by a flexible scaffold that is coupled to a filter. When deployed into the peripheral or coronary vasculature of a patient, the embolic protection devices of the present disclosure collect and remove embolic debris as a prophylactic measure to lessen the risk of embolic associated complications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Lake Region Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Chouinard, David Keary, Aran Murray