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Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. patent applications on May 8th, 2025

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Patent Applications by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on May 8th, 2025

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.: 24 patent applications

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. has applied for patents in the areas of A61B1/00 (6), A61B17/00 (4), A61B1/005 (3), A61F2/26 (3), A61B17/12 (2) A61F2/26 (2), A61M37/0092 (2), A61B1/00042 (1), A61B18/1477 (1), A61K49/04 (1)

With keywords such as: end, distal, configured, shaft, member, portion, fluid, lumen, configuration, and region in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

20250143544. ENDOSCOPY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Timothy P. HARRAH of Cambridge MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Christopher L. OSKIN of Grafton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Derrick LENZ of Pompton Plains NJ US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Arpita BANERJEE of Bangalore IN for boston scientific scimed, inc., Sandesh GAVADE of Bangalore IN for boston scientific scimed, inc., Pavan MISRA of Bangalore IN for boston scientific scimed, inc., Abhijit TAKALE of Pune IN for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00, A61B1/005, A61B1/018, A61B1/04, A61B1/06, A61B1/307, A61B17/00, G02B23/24

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00042



Abstract: according to one aspect, an endoscope system may include a shaft having a proximal end and a distal portion configured for insertion into a subject. the distal portion may have a distal end. the shaft may also include a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. the lumen may be configured to receive an instrument extendable through the lumen of the shaft. the endoscope system may also include a visualization system coupled to the shaft for visualizing a region distal to the distal end of the shaft. the endoscope system may also include a handle coupled to the proximal end of the shaft. the handle may be configured for gripping by a user. the handle may include a shaft control system for controlling operation of the shaft. the handle may also include an instrument control system for controlling operation of an instrument extendable through the shaft.


20250143546. MEDICAL DEVICES WITH MODULAR COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): George Wilfred DUVAL of Sudbury MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Louis J. BARBATO of Franklin MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., James WELDON of Newton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00, A61B1/05, A61B1/06

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00124



Abstract: a medical device includes a shaft, a printed circuit board positioned around an outer surface of the shaft, and an end cap. the printed circuit board includes a plurality of electrical connections at a proximal end of the printed circuit board and another plurality of electrical connections at a distal end of the printed circuit board. the printed circuit board includes a plurality of communication conduits connecting electrical connections at the proximal end of the printed circuit board with respective electrical connections at the distal end of the printed circuit board. when the end cap is coupled to the shaft, (1) one or more cap lumens are in communication with one or more lumens in the shaft, and (2) the plurality of end cap electrical connections are electrically connected to the electrical connections at the distal end of the printed circuit board.


20250143547. DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SIPHON PREVENTION IN SYSTEMS TO SUPPLY FLUIDS TO AN ENDOSCOPE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Ryan V. Wales of Northborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Scott Edward Corbeil of Litchfield NH US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan Vincent William Pollock of Sterling MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Aakash Deora of Marlborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00, A61B1/12

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00131



Abstract: methods and systems for providing a flow of fluid to an endoscope. an illustrative container and tube set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise a container configured to contain a fluid, a water supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a first lumen extending therethrough, a gas supply tube including a first end, a second end, and a second lumen extending therethrough, and a fluid flow control assembly positioned in-line with the water supply tube. the fluid flow control assembly may be configured to selectively control a flow of fluid through the water supply tube. the fluid flow control assembly may be configured to allow a flow of fluid in response to an opening pressure.


20250143549. DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR A FLEXIBLE ELONGATE MEMBER INSERTABLE INTO A BODY_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Allison Kumarasena of Wellesley MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Austin Grant Johnson of Worcester MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00, A61B1/005

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00137



Abstract: devices, systems, and methods of or for use with an elongate shaft of a medical scope. the device may be or may include a cap for the elongate shaft. the cap may include a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a protrusion located between the proximal end and the distal end. the proximal end of the cap may be configured to couple with the elongate shaft. the distal end of the cap may define a first diameter. the protrusion may define a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. the protrusion may be configured to engage tissue received in the lumen through the distal end.


20250143553. ENDOSCOPIC SCOPE DEVICE WITH A SENSOR_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Peter J. PEREIRA of Mendon MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Eric WONG of South Grafton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., William STANHOPE of Lunenburg MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Timothy Paul HARRAH of Cambridge MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Thomas Michael ZAPPIA, JR. of West Boylston MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kimberly DEGRAAF of Holden MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Adam Perry NODIFF of Southborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/018, A61B1/00, A61B1/005, A61B1/045

CPC Code(s): A61B1/018



Abstract: a scope system includes a processor and a scope device. the scope device includes a handle configured to remain outside of the body and an elongated shaft extending from the handle to a distal tip and including a working channel extending therethrough. the working channel is open at the distal tip of the shaft. the shaft is inserted through a bodily lumen to a target surgical site. the shaft includes at least one sensor transmitting to the processor sensor data relating to the target surgical site.


20250143594. DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BLOOD FLOW AROUND A BODY LUMEN_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): George Wilfred DUVAL of Sudbury MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Michael Y. KO of Waltham MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., James WELDON of Newton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Namita M. KALLUR of Roanoke TX US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B5/026, A61B5/00, A61B5/0205, A61B5/027, A61B5/0285, A61B5/0295, A61B5/107, A61B5/1455, A61B5/349

CPC Code(s): A61B5/0261



Abstract: a system may include an expandable member, and a plurality of sensors disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member and circumferentially spaced apart from one another, wherein each of the plurality of sensors includes a first emitter configured to emit light of a first wavelength, and a detector configured to detect light, and a controller coupled to the plurality of sensors.


20250143704. SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Gonzalo Jose SAENZ VILLALOBOS of Alajuela CR for boston scientific scimed, inc., Daniel CALVO CAMACHO of Ciudad Colon CR for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rafael BERENZON of La Union CR for boston scientific scimed, inc., Shawn RYAN of Littleton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/08, A61B17/00

CPC Code(s): A61B17/083



Abstract: a tissue treating device includes a capsule and first and second clip arms each having a proximal end received within the capsule for movement between an open configuration and a closed configuration. a tissue retention feature extends radially inward from each arm to grip tissue in the tissue clipping configuration and release the tissue in the open configuration. the retention features are coupled to the arms via curved portions. the second clip arm includes a second tissue retention feature extending radially inward from the first portion of the second clip arm toward the longitudinal axis.


20250143712. EXTRAVASCULAR SECURING ELEMENT FOR PERCUTANEOUS DEVICE ENABLED LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jerry Wang of Edina MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Joshua Tillman of New Brighton MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Graham Krumpelmann of Stillwater MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Philip Andrew Litecky of Forest Lake MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/12

CPC Code(s): A61B17/12122



Abstract: an implant for left atrial appendage closure includes an expandable framework having a proximal end coupled to a collar, a shaft disposed within the collar and axially moveable relative to the collar, and a lock coupled to the shaft. the expandable framework is configured to expand from a collapsed delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration. the lock includes an engagement member configured to move between a constrained configuration and a radially expanded configuration, where the engagement member is biased in the radially expanded configuration.


20250143718. HEMOSTASIS CLIP DEPLOYMENT_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Daniel CONGDON of Hudson MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Laurie A. LEHTINEN of Boylston MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Alex ROBERTS of Marlborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/128, A61B17/00, A61B17/12, A61B17/122

CPC Code(s): A61B17/1285



Abstract: a device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of which are slidably received within a channel of the capsule to move the clip arms between an open configuration and a closed configuration. the clip arms are aligned relative to one another via a pin received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms. a proximal portion includes a flexible shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end including a bushing releasably coupled to the capsule. a control member extends longitudinally through the flexible shaft from a proximal end to a distal end releasably coupled to the proximal ends of the clip arms, the distal end of the control member including a pair of holding jaws, each of which include a pair of fingers extending about the pin along opposing sides thereof to grip the pin therebetween.


20250143723. ASPIRATION CATHETER_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Anthony Frank Tassoni, JR. of Andover MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Robert D. Cooper of Andover MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Alyssa Madej of Minnetonka MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Eric Samuel Rowley of Otsego MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., David Brajkovic of Minneapolis MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/22, A61M25/00, A61M25/09

CPC Code(s): A61B17/22



Abstract: this disclosure provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. an example aspiration catheter includes a catheter shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region and a lumen extending therein. the aspiration catheter also includes a tip member having a length and a lumen extending therein, wherein the tip member is coupled to the distal end region of the catheter shaft and a guidewire shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. further, the guidewire shaft extends within at least a portion of the lumen of the catheter shaft and the lumen of the tip member. further, the distal end region of the guidewire shaft includes an interlock region and a portion of the tip member is engaged with at least a portion of the interlock region.


20250143731. TOOLS FOR BODILY IMPLANTS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Subodh Morey of Ponda IN for boston scientific scimed, inc., Arun Adhikarath Balan of Aluva IN for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rajivkumar Singh of Thane IN for boston scientific scimed, inc., Aditya Dhanotiya of Indore IN for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/28, A61F2/26, B25B27/02

CPC Code(s): A61B17/2804



Abstract: according to an aspect, an apparatus includes a handle portion having a first portion and a second portion, a distal portion disposed opposite the handle portion, the distal portion having a first connector contacting portion and a second connector contacting portion, the first connector contacting portion being configured to move with respect to the second connector contacting portion, the distal portion being configured to be disposed in a first configuration and a second configuration, the first connector contacting portion being disposed a first distance from the second connector contacting portion when the distal portion is in the first configuration, the first connector contacting portion being disposed a second distance from the second connector contacting portion when the distal portion is in the second configuration, the second distance being greater than the first distance, and a biasing member configured to bias the distal portion into the first configuration.


20250143738. DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TUNNELING BETWEEN TISSUE LAYERS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Austin Grant Johnson of Worcester MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Paul Smith of Smithfield RI US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan V. Wales of Northborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/32, A61B17/00

CPC Code(s): A61B17/32



Abstract: blunt tissue dissection using a sharp cutting instrument to make an initial cut in tissue and an inflatable device to further separate tissue layers on either side of the cut. the sharp cutting instrument may be advanced through the lumen of an elongate delivery member such as through a working channel of a medical scope. the inflatable device is inserted over the exterior of the elongate delivery member.


20250143780. MEDICAL DEVICE CAPABLE OF INJECTION, CUTTING AND COAGULATION_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Robert B. DEVRIES of Northborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Peter L. DAYTON of Brookline MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Paul SMITH of Smithfield RI US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B18/00, A61B18/12

CPC Code(s): A61B18/1477



Abstract: a device for treating tissue includes a catheter including an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough, a distal tip connected to the distal end of the elongated body and including a first electrode and a second electrode extending thereabout, the first electrode extending to a distal opening of the lumen and a first needle extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the first needle slidably received within the lumen of the catheter to be moved between a retracted bipolar configuration, in which the distal end of the needle is proximal the distal opening of the catheter, and an extended monopolar configuration, in which the distal end of the first needle extends distally past the distal opening of the catheter so that the first needle contacts the first electrode and is configured to cut tissue.


20250143857. INFLATABLE MEDICAL IMPLANT HAVING A PRESSURE MONITOR_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Richard E. Johnson of New Prague MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/00

CPC Code(s): A61F2/004



Abstract: according to an aspect, an apparatus includes a bodily implant configured to be implanted into a body of a patient, the implant including an inflatable member and a sending unit, the sending unit having a sensor configured to sense the pressure of the inflation member; and a reading unit, the reading unit configured to be disposed outside of the body of the patient and configured to operatively communicate with the sending unit.


20250143884. PUMP AND VALVE SYSTEM FOR HYDRAULIC PRESSURIZATION OF IMPLANTS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Noel Smith of Windgap IE for boston scientific scimed, inc., Daragh Nolan of Youghal IE for boston scientific scimed, inc., Thomas Andrew Albrecht of Edina MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brian P. Watschke of Minneapolis MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/26, A61F2/00, A61F2/48, A61M39/22, A61M39/24

CPC Code(s): A61F2/26



Abstract: according to an aspect, an implantable device includes a fluid reservoir configured to be implanted in a body of a patient at a first location, an inflatable member configured to be implanted in the body of the patient at a second location, and a pump assembly configured to be implanted in the body of the patient at a third location. the pump assembly is configured to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member in response to the implantable device being in an inflation mode, and the pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid from the inflatable member to the fluid reservoir in response to the implantable device being in a deflation mode. the pump assembly includes an electronic control module, an electronically powered pump, a first valve, and a second valve. the electronic control module is configured to activate or deactivate the electronically powered pump.


20250143885. MULTIPLE PUMP SYSTEM FOR INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESIS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jan Weber of Maastricht NL for boston scientific scimed, inc., Noel Smith of Co. Kilkenny IE for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/26

CPC Code(s): A61F2/26



Abstract: according to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member during an inflation cycle. the pump assembly includes a first pump configured to inject the fluid into the inflatable member according to a first flow rate, and a second pump configured to inject fluid into the inflatable member according to a second flow rate, where the second flow rate is less than the first flow rate.


20250143897. STENT-CONTAINING MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Peter J. Pereira of Mendon MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Claude O. Clerc of Marlborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gerald Fredrickson of Westford MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jonathan Zoll of Brookline MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/848, A61F2/89, A61F2/94, A61F2/958, A61L31/10, A61L31/14

CPC Code(s): A61F2/848



Abstract: the present disclosure pertains to medical devices that comprise a stent body having two ends, a central region therebetween, and comprising structural elements extending around the stent body and a covering material disposed over the stent body, the covering material covering only a portion of the stent body, in which the covering material is provided with a plurality of openings that provide areas where the stent body is not covered by the covering material. the present disclosure further pertains to medical apparatuses that comprise such medical devices and methods of treatment using such medical devices.


20250143911. INFLATABLE OSTOMY DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): John Thomas FAVREAU of Charlton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Seamus Finbarr O’SHAUGHNESSY of Chelmsford MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gonzalo Jose SAENZ VILLALOBOS of Alajuela CR for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gian Franco LOO FUCHS of San Jose CR for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kevin WOOD of Marlborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Wayner ACUNA BALLESTERO of Atenas CR for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ignacio ALPIZAR MALAVASI of San Jose CR for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F5/441, A61F5/445

CPC Code(s): A61F5/441



Abstract: an ostomy device includes a base portion and an inflatable member. the portion includes a tubular body extending from a first end to a second end. the portion is sized, shaped, and configured to be received within an opening of an abdominal wall to connect an end of an intestine to the opening of the abdominal wall to form a stoma. the member is coupled to the portion. the member defines a hole extending therethrough. the hole is configured to receive a portion of an intestine proximate the stoma therethrough. in an operative configuration, the member movable between a deflated configuration, in which the stoma is maintained in an open position, and an inflated configuration, in which the member expands to decrease a size of the hole such that a radial inward pressure is applied to a portion of the intestine received therein to close the stoma.


20250143913. INFLATABLE OSTOMY DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Serena SCOTT of Worcester MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Siavash Sam PARKHIDEH of Marlborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Tracy ANDREOTTI of Milford MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jennifer LEWITZKY of Lexington MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Paul CARNE of Escanaba MI US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Daniel KEENAN of Charlton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brian LUIS of Boylston MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F5/448

CPC Code(s): A61F5/448



Abstract: an ostomy device includes an inflatable member and a tubing. the inflatable member defines a hole extending therethrough. the inflatable member is configured to extend about a portion of an intestine proximate a stoma. in an operative configuration, the inflatable member movable between a deflated configuration, in which the stoma is maintained in an open position, and an inflated configuration, in which the inflatable member expands to decrease a size of the hole such and close the stoma. the tubing extends from a first end connected to the inflatable member to a second end. a channel of the tubing is in communication with an interior of the inflatable member such that inflation fluid is configured to flow through the tubing to move the inflatable member between the deflated and inflated configurations.


20250143969. DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR HANGING FLUID RESERVOIRS IN SYSTEMS TO SUPPLY FLUIDS TO AN ENDOSCOPE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Scott Edward Corbeil of Litchfield NH US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rosangel Aimee Ramos Espinoza of Allston MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan V. Wales of Northborough MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kurt Nicholas Robakiewicz of Upton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Juan M. Alvarez Azpeitia of Framingham MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61J1/16, A61B1/015, A61J1/10

CPC Code(s): A61J1/16



Abstract: hangers and hanging systems for hanging a fluid reservoir relative to an endoscope cart. an illustrative hanger may comprise a generally planar base plate and an arched member extending from an upper surface of the base plate. the arched member may include a first generally “u” shaped region and a second generally “u” shaped region. at least one arm may extend from the arched member, the at least one arm configured to receive a tubing. the second generally “u” shaped region may be configured to receive a portion of a fluid reservoir.


20250144251. CROSSLINKED HYDROGELS WITH ENHANCED RADIOPACITY FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Rick Dorn of Plymouth MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Nicolas Ball-Jones of Minneapolis MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Joseph Thomas Delaney, JR. of Minneapolis MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61K49/04, A61K9/06

CPC Code(s): A61K49/04



Abstract: in some aspects, the present disclosure provides hydrogels that comprise a crosslinked reaction product of (a) a reactive multi-arm polymer that comprises a plurality of reactive moieties and (b) a multifunctional crosslinking compound which has plurality of complementary reactive moieties that are reactive with the reactive moieties of the reactive multi-arm polymer, the hydrogels comprising hydrolysable moieties as described herein that are dispersed throughout the hydrogels. other aspects of the present disclosure pertain to reactive multi-arm polymers and multifunctional crosslinking compounds for forming such hydrogels and to crosslinkable systems for forming such hydrolysable hydrogels.


20250144389. MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED DRUG DELIVERY_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Benjamin Montag of Delano MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Curtis Cornell Genstler of Snohomish WA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Celeste Gideon of White Bear Lake MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Zachary Balsiger of Saint Paul MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61M37/00, A61M25/00

CPC Code(s): A61M37/0092



Abstract: systems and methods for treating a vascular region are disclosed. an example system for treating a vascular region may include an elongate catheter shaft having a distal end region. a central lumen may be formed in the elongate catheter shaft. a treatment core may be disposed within the central lumen. the treatment core may include a plurality of ultrasound transducers disposed adjacent to the distal end region of the elongate catheter shaft. the catheter shaft may include a fluid delivery lumen configured to deliver microbubbles and/or fluid therein disposed adjacent to the central lumen. at least a portion of the fluid delivery lumen may be arranged relative to the central lumen so that microbubbles and/or fluid disposed within the fluid delivery lumen are protected from ultrasound energy transmitted from the plurality of ultrasound transducers.


20250144390. MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED DRUG DELIVERY_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Benjamin Montag of Delano MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Curtis Cornell Genstler of Snohomish WA US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Noah Chan Ridge of St. Paul MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Zachary Balsiger of St. Paul MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc., Vidhya Ramaswamy of Plymouth MN US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61M37/00

CPC Code(s): A61M37/0092



Abstract: systems and methods for treating a vascular region are disclosed. an example system for treating a vascular region may include an elongate catheter shaft having a distal end region. a central lumen may be formed in the elongate catheter shaft. a treatment core may be disposed within the central lumen. the treatment core may include a plurality of ultrasound transducers. a control unit may be coupled to the treatment core. the control unit may be configured to shift between in a first configuration. a fluid delivery lumen may be defined in the elongate catheter shaft. a pump may be coupled to the elongate catheter shaft. the pump may be configured to deliver microbubbles, nanodroplets, or both to the fluid delivery lumen when the control unit is in the inactive state.


20250150716. MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC BRIGHTNESS CONTROL BASED ON REGION OF INTEREST_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Kirsten VIERING of Newton MA US for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): H04N23/72, A61B1/00, G06T11/00, G06V10/25, G06V10/44, G06V10/50, G06V10/56, G06V10/60, H04N23/50, H04N23/56, H04N23/611, H04N23/71, H04N23/73, H04N23/74, H04N23/76

CPC Code(s): H04N23/72



Abstract: a method for performing automatic brightness control may include receiving an image of a target site from an imaging system of a medical device, and identifying a region of interest in the image. the region of interest may include a physical feature in the target site identified in the image. the method may further include determining a current image brightness value for the identified region of interest, and adjusting one or more operating parameters of the imaging system based on the current image brightness value and a target image brightness value.


Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. patent applications on May 8th, 2025

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