Patents by Inventor Shaun D. Gittard
Shaun D. Gittard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20210106717Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and medical formulations suitable for delivering therapeutic powders to a target site. In one embodiment, the system comprises a delivery device, a first powder being formed of particles of a first material, and a second powder being formed of particles of a second material, wherein the second material is different than the first material. At least some of the particles of the first powder and the second powder are bound together to form bonded particles. The bonded particles are simultaneously delivered to the target site by the delivery device. In one embodiment, a medical formulation may comprise carbomer present in a range between about 60-80% by weight of the formulation, bentonite present in a range of between about 5-15% by weight of the formulation, and calcium carbonate present in a range of between about 10-30% by weight of the formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun D. Gittard, John C. Sigmon, JR., Christopher A. Carruthers
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Publication number: 20210100610Abstract: A conductive coating may be adhered to a structure comprising a hydrophobic and/or adhesion-resistant surface. The conductive coating may have a polymer backbone with conductive particles suspended in the backbone. In some embodiments, the conductive coating may be applied directly to the surface. In other embodiments, the conductive coating may be indirectly applied by first applying a primer adhesive to the outer surface, and then applying the conductive coating over the primer adhesive. An example structure may be a catheter of an endoscopic medical device, such as a bipolar sphincterotome, where the conductive coating functions as a return electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun D. Gittard, Gregory J. Hardy, Michelle D. Martinez
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Publication number: 20210007766Abstract: A medical device for facilitating a minimally invasive surgical procedure may include a housing and an arm. The housing may be configured for engagement around an outer circumferential surface of an endoscope and may include a first cavity. The arm may include at least one cutting surface and may be movably received within the first cavity. The arm may be configured to perform a first predetermined movement along at least a first plane at a predetermined frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: JOHN C. SIGMON, JR., Shaun D. Gittard, Christopher A. Carruthers, Liam Breen, Vihar C. Surti
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Publication number: 20200397983Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. A container holds the therapeutic agent and a pressure source has pressurized fluid in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter, in fluid communication with the container, has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. In one embodiment, a diameter of particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 1 micron to about 925 microns, a mass of the particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 0.0001 mg to about 0.5 mg, a ratio of an inner diameter of the catheter to the diameter of particles is at least 4:1, and a regulated pressure of the pressurized fluid is between about 0.01 psi to about 100 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Shaun D. Gittard
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Patent number: 10806853Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. A container holds the therapeutic agent and a pressure source has pressurized fluid in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter, in fluid communication with the container, has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. In one embodiment, a diameter of particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 1 micron to about 925 microns, a mass of the particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 0.0001 mg to about 0.5 mg, a ratio of an inner diameter of the catheter to the diameter of particles is at least 4:1, and a regulated pressure of the pressurized fluid is between about 0.01 psi to about 100 psi.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Shaun D. Gittard
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Publication number: 20200101271Abstract: An expandable dilation member may include a proximally-tapered portion to dilate a stricture. The dilation member may be distally advanced in an unexpanded state over a wire guide through the stricture. The dilation member may then be configured in an expanded state, where the dilation member has a longitudinal profile that includes the proximally-tapered portion. A handle assembly proximally pulls the dilation member in the expanded state. In response, the proximally-tapered portion engages with and biases the stricture. When biasing the stricture, the proximally-tapered portion exerts a plurality of different types of forces, including a shearing force, a radial force, and in some procedures, a torsional force. In some embodiments, the proximally-tapered portion has a continuous taper from a smallest diameter to a largest diameter. In other embodiments, the proximally-tapered portion has at least one constant-diameter portion longitudinally disposed in between the smallest diameter and the largest diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: John Crowder Sigmon, JR., Shaun D. Gittard, Gregory J. Hardy, Vihar Surti
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Publication number: 20190343980Abstract: The present invention relates to a long-lasting medical product for protecting or treating a lesion in the gastrointestinal tract. The medical product includes a protective covering, wherein the medical product upon application at and about the site of the lesion adheres to the gastrointestinal tissue and is capable of remaining at and about the site of the lesion for a time sufficient to allow the lesion to heal or be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun D. Gittard, John Crowder Sigmon, JR., Vihar C. Surti
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Publication number: 20190247207Abstract: A method may include deploying a stent such that at least one opening of the stent is aligned with a tissue surface within a body of a patient, manipulating a tissue portion through the at least one opening of the stent, and securing the tissue portion with respect to the opening of the stent to prevent migration of the stent. Another general aspect of the present disclosure includes a stent. The stent may have a body including a plurality of struts, a covering extending to an end of the body, the end being a proximal end of a distal end, and an anchor secured to the end of the body, where the anchor includes an opening that is exposed with respect to the covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: John Crowder Sigmon, JR., Gregory J. Hardy, Shaun D. Gittard
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Publication number: 20190091374Abstract: A method of treating a lesion in a gastrointestinal tract and an injectate system are provided. The method includes injecting a crosslinkable gel into a first tissue layer, the crosslinkable gel increasing a volume of the first tissue layer. The method also includes providing a crosslinker and resecting a portion of a first tissue layer having the increased volume away from a second tissue layer creating an exposed region in a remaining portion of the first layer and leaving a portion of the gel covering at least a portion of the exposed region. The injectate system includes a crosslinkable gel and a crosslinker where the crosslinkable gel and the crosslinker form a crosslinked gel having a compressive modulus of about 10-500 kPa.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: John C. Sigmon, JR., Shaun D. Gittard, Gregory J. Hardy, Christopher A. Carruthers, Darin G. Schaeffer
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Publication number: 20180353195Abstract: Methods, medical devices, and kits, and more particularly methods, devices, and kits for engaging and extracting or removing stones, calculi or other obstructions from the biliary or urinary tracts of a patient are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: John C. Sigmon, JR., Shaun D. Gittard, Gregory Hardy
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Patent number: 10045870Abstract: The present disclosure provides a support device for a gastrointestinal implant. The support device may include a lumen configured to extend through a submucosal tunnel and a mouth located at a proximal end of the lumen and in fluid communication with the lumen. The mouth may be configured to face proximally within a gastrointestinal tract to receive GI contents, and the mouth may be configured to direct the GI contents into the lumen. The support device may further include a support structure, where the lumen extends through the support structure, and where the support structure is configured to apply an outward radial force on an inner wall of the gastrointestinal tract. An artificial tunnel may extend distally from the support structure, may form at least a portion of the lumen, and may be configured to extend through the submucosal tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: John Crowder Sigmon, Jr., Gregory James Hardy, Shaun D. Gittard, Tyler Evans McLawhorn, Michelle D. Martinez, Vihar C. Surti
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Patent number: 10035011Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus and methods for securing a medical catheter. The apparatus includes a tube wall that defines a lumen extending longitudinally there through. The tube wall comprising: a plurality of flexible fingers extending along a portion of the tube wall, a longitudinal slot disposed between each pair of adjacent fingers, each of the fingers comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface. An outer protrusion extends outwardly from the exterior surface of each finger. An inner protrusion extends inwardly from the interior surface of each finger. The inner protrusions are configured to frictionally engage an outer surface of the medical catheter disposed within the lumen when the plurality of flexible fingers are moved inwardly in response to an external force applied to the outer protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventor: Shaun D. Gittard
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Publication number: 20180125573Abstract: A bipolar sphincterotome may include an elongate tubular member, a cutting wire, and a return path. The return path may include a conductive ink portion disposed on an outer surface at a distal portion of the tubular member. The return path may also include a return wire disposed within the tubular member that is electrically coupled to the conductive ink portion. In some example embodiments, the return wire may be disposed within a lumen configured to have two or more functions, one of which being to house the return wire. Additionally, in some example embodiments, the conductive ink portion may be circumferentially disposed on the outer surface to provide visual access to a wire guide lumen. Also, for some example embodiments, the bipolar sphincterotome may include two electrically isolated return paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Tyler Evans McLawhorn, Vihar C. Surti, John Crowder Sigmon, JR., Michelle D. Martinez, Jillian Haac, Shaun D. Gittard, Richard B. Sisken, Richard W. Ducharme
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Publication number: 20180099088Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. A container holds the therapeutic agent and a pressure source has pressurized fluid in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter, in fluid communication with the container, has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. In one embodiment, a diameter of particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 1 micron to about 925 microns, a mass of the particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 0.0001 mg to about 0.5 mg, a ratio of an inner diameter of the catheter to the diameter of particles is at least 4:1, and a regulated pressure of the pressurized fluid is between about 0.01 psi to about 100 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Shaun D. Gittard
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Publication number: 20180092691Abstract: An electrosurgical device and a method of orienting the electrosurgical device are provided. The device includes a rotation mechanism including a first and a second connector where the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector. The device also includes a handle operably connected to the first connector; and a catheter operably connected to the second connector where the handle is rotatable relative to the catheter. The device further includes a first wire having a distal portion anchored to a distal portion of the catheter so that the distal portion of the wire is orientable by rotation of the handle relative to the catheter. At least one of the rotation mechanism or a proximal portion of the wire forms a conductive connection that operably connects a power source to the distal portion of the first wire to energize the distal portion of the first wire in the electrosurgical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun D. Gittard, Jillian Haac, Kenneth C. Kennedy, II
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Patent number: 9867931Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. A container holds the therapeutic agent and a pressure source has pressurized fluid in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of the container. A catheter, in fluid communication with the container, has a lumen sized for delivery of the therapeutic agent to a target site. In one embodiment, a diameter of particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 1 micron to about 925 microns, a mass of the particles of the therapeutic agent is in a range of between about 0.0001 mg to about 0.5 mg, a ratio of an inner diameter of the catheter to the diameter of particles is at least 4:1, and a regulated pressure of the pressurized fluid is between about 0.01 psi to about 100 psi.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventor: Shaun D. Gittard
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Patent number: 9861432Abstract: An electrosurgical device and a method of orienting the electrosurgical device are provided. The device includes a rotation mechanism including a first and a second connector where the first connector is rotatable relative to the second connector. The device also includes a handle operably connected to the first connector; and a catheter operably connected to the second connector where the handle is rotatable relative to the catheter. The device further includes a first wire having a distal portion anchored to a distal portion of the catheter so that the distal portion of the wire is orientable by rotation of the handle relative to the catheter. At least one of the rotation mechanism or a proximal portion of the wire forms a conductive connection that operably connects a power source to the distal portion of the first wire to energize the distal portion of the first wire in the electrosurgical device.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies, LLCInventors: Shaun D. Gittard, Jillian Haac, Kenneth C. Kennedy, II
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Patent number: 9844407Abstract: A bipolar sphincterotome may include an elongate tubular member, a cutting wire, and a return path. The return path may include a conductive ink portion disposed on an outer surface at a distal portion of the tubular member. The return path may also include a return wire disposed within the tubular member that is electrically coupled to the conductive ink portion. In some example embodiments, the return wire may be disposed within a lumen configured to have two or more functions, one of which being to house the return wire. Additionally, in some example embodiments, the conductive ink portion may be circumferentially disposed on the outer surface to provide visual access to a wire guide lumen. Also, for some example embodiments, the bipolar sphincterotome may include two electrically isolated return paths.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Tyler Evans McLawhorn, Vihar C. Surti, John Crowder Sigmon, Jr., Michelle D. Martinez, Jillian Haac, Shaun D. Gittard, Richard B. Sisken, Richard W. Ducharme
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Publication number: 20170251908Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube with a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The scope system also includes at least one accessory channel extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having with an accessory lumen extending therethrough, the at least one accessory channel movably disposed at least partially within the lumen of the elongate tube. The at least one accessory channel includes a distal section and a forward-viewing configuration and a side-viewing configuration. In the forward-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is substantially parallel to the distal portion of the elongate tube and in the side-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is arced at a radius greater than a radius of the distal portion of the elongate tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Vihar C. Surti, John C. Sigmon, JR., Smitha Smith, Laura Johnson, Andrea C. Mydosh, Tyler E. McLawhorn, Michael J. Brecht, Gregory Hardy, Shaun D. Gittard, William S. Gibbons, JR.
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Publication number: 20170232141Abstract: The present invention relates to a long-lasting medical product for protecting or treating a lesion in the gastrointestinal tract. The medical product includes a protective covering, wherein the medical product upon application at and about the site of the lesion adheres to the gastrointestinal tissue and is capable of remaining at and about the site of the lesion for a time sufficient to allow the lesion to heal or be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Cook Medical Technologies LLCInventors: Vihar C. Surti, Shaun D. Gittard, John C. Sigmon, JR., Gregory Hardy