HYDRATION DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR STENTS

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor(s)

LAURA E. Christakis of Boston MA (US)

COLBY Harris of Weston MA (US)

GERALD Fredrickson of Westford MA (US)

RAMON Libarnes of Fort Madison IA (US)

HYDRATION DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR STENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18602860 titled 'HYDRATION DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR STENTS

The patent application describes a stent delivery device with seal members creating a liquid-tight chamber around the stent holding region.

The device includes an inner member with a distal tip and stent holding region.
An outer tubular member slides over the inner member and engages the distal tip.
Seal members on the inner member, distal tip, and outer tubular member create a sealed chamber.
The sealed chamber surrounds the stent holding region, providing a liquid-tight environment.

Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring precise stent placement. - Minimally invasive surgeries where a sealed environment is necessary.

Problems Solved: - Ensures the stent holding region is protected from external contaminants. - Facilitates accurate and safe stent delivery during medical procedures.

Benefits: - Improved precision and safety in stent placement procedures. - Reduced risk of contamination and infection during surgeries.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Stent Delivery Device for Medical Procedures This technology can be utilized in hospitals, surgical centers, and medical facilities for various stent placement procedures, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing the risk of complications.

Questions about Stent Delivery Device: 1. How does the seal members contribute to the effectiveness of the device?

  - The seal members create a liquid-tight chamber, ensuring the stent holding region is protected from external contaminants.

2. What are the potential advantages of using this stent delivery device in medical procedures?

  - The device offers improved precision, safety, and reduced risk of contamination during stent placement procedures.

Original Abstract Submitted

A stent delivery device is provided that includes an inner member defining a distal tip and a stent holding region, and an outer tubular member slidingly disposed over the inner member and configured to engage the distal tip. Seal members may be disposed on one or more of an outer surface of the inner member, the distal tip, and the outer tubular member. The seal members define a liquid-tight sealed chamber surrounding the stent holding region.