18644784. RAPID EXCHANGE ENTERAL STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM simplified abstract (BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.)

RAPID EXCHANGE ENTERAL STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM

Organization Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor(s)

GARY A. Jordan of Litchfield NH (US)

GARY J. Leanna of Holden MA (US)

GEORGE T. Roberts of Lincoln MA (US)

RAPID EXCHANGE ENTERAL STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18644784 titled 'RAPID EXCHANGE ENTERAL STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM

The patent application describes devices for palliating gastrointestinal strictures using rapid exchange type enteral stent placement catheters. These catheters consist of an inner member and an outer member that can slide with respect to one another.

• The catheter includes a ramp for directing a guidewire out from within the catheter, which is provided using portions of the outer member or a shaped mandrel.
• The inner member can take various forms, including a tubular distal portion, a skived or integrally attached elongate midsection, and a proximal portion.
• A mandrel can be used in a portion proximal of the guidewire ramp, taking several disclosed forms.

Potential Applications: - Treatment of gastrointestinal strictures - Minimally invasive procedures for palliation of strictures

Problems Solved: - Facilitates easier and more precise placement of enteral stents - Provides a less invasive alternative for patients with gastrointestinal strictures

Benefits: - Improved patient outcomes - Reduced risk of complications during stent placement procedures

Commercial Applications: - Medical device companies specializing in gastrointestinal interventions - Hospitals and healthcare facilities offering gastrointestinal stricture treatments

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this device compare to traditional methods of stent placement for gastrointestinal strictures? 2. What are the potential complications associated with using this device for palliation of strictures?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in gastrointestinal stent placement techniques - Monitor clinical trials involving the use of rapid exchange type enteral stent placement catheters.

Original Abstract Submitted

Devices for palliating gastrointestinal strictures using rapid exchange type enteral stent placement catheters. The catheter may include an inner member and an outer member, with the two members being slidable with respect to one another. In various device embodiments, a ramp for directing a guidewire out from within the catheter is provided using portions of the outer member or a shaped mandrel. The inner member may take a number of forms, including a tubular distal portion, a skived or integrally attached elongate midsection, and a proximal portion. A mandrel can be used in a portion proximal of the guidewire ramp, with the mandrel taking one of several disclosed forms.