18650803. FLOW CONTROL STENT simplified abstract (BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.)

FLOW CONTROL STENT

Organization Name

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Inventor(s)

Michael Walsh of Galway (IE)

Javier Palomar-moreno of Galway (IE)

Martyn G. Folan of Galway (IE)

Emma J. Mooney of Galway (IE)

Shane Moylan of Galway (IE)

Thomas Holly of Galway (IE)

David Hegarty of Galway (IE)

Darren Curran of Galway (IE)

FLOW CONTROL STENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18650803 titled 'FLOW CONTROL STENT

The present disclosure pertains to medical devices for establishing fluid communication between body lumens, specifically focusing on devices and methods for creating a controlled flow or access passage between body lumens.

• Elongate tubular body defining a lumen
• Unexpanded and expanded configurations
• Proximal and distal retention members
• Cylindrical saddle region with constricted portion
• First and second diameter configurations

Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive surgeries - Endoscopic procedures - Catheterization techniques

Problems Solved: - Facilitates access to hard-to-reach body lumens - Enables controlled fluid flow between lumens

Benefits: - Improved precision in medical procedures - Reduced risk of damage to surrounding tissues - Enhanced patient outcomes

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Medical Device for Enhanced Surgical Procedures This technology can be utilized in various medical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers. It has the potential to revolutionize minimally invasive surgeries and endoscopic procedures, leading to better patient care and outcomes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this device compare to traditional methods of establishing fluid communication between body lumens? 2. What are the potential complications associated with using this device in medical procedures?

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Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing fluid communication between body lumens. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for establishing a controlled flow or access passage between body lumens. For example, a device may include an elongate tubular body defining a lumen along a length thereof. The elongate tubular body may have an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, a proximal portion of the elongate tubular body may expand into a proximal retention member and a distal portion of the elongate tubular body may expand into a distal retention member, leaving a cylindrical saddle region extending therebetween. The cylindrical saddle region may include a constricted portion configured to move between a first diameter configuration and a second diameter configuration larger than the first diameter configuration.