Boston scientific scimed, inc. (20240307198). STENT INCLUDING ANTI-MIGRATION CAPABILITIES simplified abstract
STENT INCLUDING ANTI-MIGRATION CAPABILITIES
Organization Name
boston scientific scimed, inc.
Inventor(s)
GARY Gilmartin of Foxford (IE)
GERALDINE Toner of Raphoe (IE)
STENT INCLUDING ANTI-MIGRATION CAPABILITIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240307198 titled 'STENT INCLUDING ANTI-MIGRATION CAPABILITIES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a medical device for treating a body lumen, consisting of an expandable scaffold with a covering containing granular particles to prevent migration upon implantation.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Medical device for treating body lumen
- Expandable scaffold with covering
- Granular particles to prevent migration
- Shifts from collapsed to expanded state
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various medical procedures involving the treatment of body lumens, such as in the cardiovascular system or gastrointestinal tract.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of the migration of medical devices within body lumens, ensuring stability and effectiveness of treatment.
Benefits:
- Enhanced stability of medical devices
- Improved treatment outcomes
- Reduced risk of complications
Commercial Applications: This technology has potential commercial applications in the medical device industry, specifically in the development of devices for treating body lumens.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to medical devices for treating body lumens in the field of interventional cardiology or endoscopy.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest research in the development of medical devices for treating body lumens to understand advancements in the field.
Questions about Medical Devices for Treating Body Lumens: 1. What are the potential risks associated with the migration of medical devices in body lumens? 2. How do granular particles help prevent the migration of the expandable scaffold in this medical device?
Original Abstract Submitted
an example medical device for treating a body lumen is disclosed. the medical device includes an expandable scaffold including a first end region, a second end region opposite the first end region and an outer surface. the medical device also includes a covering disposed along the outer surface of the expandable scaffold, the covering having an outer surface. the medical device further includes a plurality of granular particles disposed along the covering. additionally, the expandable scaffold is configured to shift from a collapsed state to an expanded state, the covering is configured to contact an inner surface of the body lumen in the expanded state and the granular particles are designed to prevent migration of the expandable scaffold upon implantation in the body lumen.