18670219. STEERABLE CROSSING CATHETER simplified abstract (Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.)

STEERABLE CROSSING CATHETER

Organization Name

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor(s)

JASON T. Anderson of DEEPHAVEN MN (US)

PATRICK A. Haverkost of CORCORAN MN (US)

JOHN HARRIS Mundahl of GOLDEN VALLEY MN (US)

JOHN JAMES LING Laroy of MINNEAPOLIS MN (US)

RAED N. Rizq of MAPLE GROVE MN (US)

JOEL M. Wasdyke of EDEN PRAIRIE MN (US)

ROWAN OLUND Hettel of PLYMOUTH MN (US)

STEERABLE CROSSING CATHETER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18670219 titled 'STEERABLE CROSSING CATHETER

The abstract of the patent application describes a medical device known as a steerable crossing catheter system, which includes an elongate catheter shaft with a steerable distal end region, a core with a penetrating member at the distal end, and a sensing assembly to estimate the core's location within a body lumen.

• The medical device is a steerable crossing catheter system.
• The system includes an elongate catheter shaft with a steerable distal end region.
• A core with a penetrating member is located at the distal end of the catheter shaft.
• A sensing assembly is used to estimate the core's location within a body lumen.
• The device is designed for medical procedures requiring precise navigation within the body.

Potential Applications: - Minimally invasive surgeries - Cardiovascular interventions - Gastrointestinal procedures

Problems Solved: - Improved navigation within body lumens - Enhanced precision in medical procedures

Benefits: - Increased accuracy in medical interventions - Reduced risk of complications - Enhanced patient outcomes

Commercial Applications: Title: Steerable Crossing Catheter System for Precision Medical Procedures This technology can be used in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities for a wide range of procedures, potentially increasing efficiency and improving patient care.

Questions about Steerable Crossing Catheter System: 1. How does the sensing assembly estimate the core's location within a body lumen? 2. What are the potential risks associated with using a steerable crossing catheter system in medical procedures?

Original Abstract Submitted

Medical devices as well as methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a steerable crossing catheter system. The steerable crossing catheter system may include an elongate catheter shaft having a proximal end region, a steerable distal end region, and a lumen extending therethrough. A core may be disposed within the lumen. The core may have a distal end. A penetrating member may be coupled to the distal end. A sensing assembly may be disposed adjacent to the distal end. The sensing assembly may be configured to estimate the location of the core within a body lumen.