Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. (20250152240). MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

Abstract: devices, systems, and methods are provided for breaking a kidney stone(s) into smaller particles, fragments, and/or stone dust; and removing the same from a patient. the medical device may include a tube having a distal end, a proximal end, a port located proximal of the distal end, and a length of the tube extending between the proximal end and the distal end. a first portion of the tube may be proximal of the port and have a first cross-sectional area, while a second portion of the tube may be distal of the port and have a second cross-sectional area smaller than the first cross-sectional area. a first lumen may extend from the proximal end to the distal end of the tube. a second lumen may in communication with the port to fluidly connect the proximal end of the tube with the port.

Inventors:

• Timothy P. HARRAH of Cambridge MA US
• Christopher L. OSKIN of Grafton MA US
• Arpita BANERJEE of Bangalore IN
• Sandesh GAVADE of Bangalore IN
• Abhijit TAKALE of Pune IN
• Pavan MISRA of Bangalore IN

CPC Classification:

• A61B18/245: with a catheter (, take precedence)

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