STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING RETENTION STRUCTURE

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Michael D. Amos of Boston MA (US)

John Lane of Manchester NH (US)

Jacob A. Graham of Watertown MA (US)

Gary J. Leanna of Holden MA (US)

Andrew K. Hollett of Waltham MA (US)

Michal Weisman of Fair Lawn NJ (US)

STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING RETENTION STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18746471 titled 'STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING RETENTION STRUCTURE

The abstract describes a stent delivery system with a coupling mechanism for selectively attaching the stent to the elongate shaft of a medical device.

The system includes an elongate shaft, a stent, and a coupling mechanism.
The stent is coupled to the distal portion of the elongate shaft.
The coupling mechanism allows for selective attachment by inserting a tab into an opening.
The tab can be deflected to disengage the stent from the shaft.

Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring stent placement - Minimally invasive surgeries - Vascular interventions

Problems Solved: - Secure and precise stent placement - Ease of use during medical procedures - Reduced risk of dislodgement or misplacement

Benefits: - Improved patient outcomes - Enhanced procedural efficiency - Reduced complications

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Stent Delivery System for Medical Procedures" This technology can be utilized in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers for various medical procedures requiring stent placement. It has the potential to improve patient care and streamline medical interventions.

Questions about Stent Delivery System: 1. How does the coupling mechanism ensure secure attachment of the stent to the shaft? The coupling mechanism allows for selective attachment by inserting a tab into an opening, providing a secure connection. 2. What are the potential market implications of this innovative stent delivery system? This technology could lead to increased efficiency in medical procedures, potentially reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.

Original Abstract Submitted

A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.