Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. patent applications on September 19th, 2024

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Patent Applications by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. on September 19th, 2024

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.: 24 patent applications

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. has applied for patents in the areas of A61B17/00 (8), A61B1/00 (6), A61N1/32 (4), A61B5/0538 (4), A61B18/00 (4) A61B18/1492 (4), A61F2/2436 (2), A61B1/00066 (2), A61B17/3421 (1), A61N1/362 (1)

With keywords such as: configured, device, portion, distal, proximal, end, medical, voltage, valve, and elongate in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

20240306886. BOW SPRING DRIVEN SUCTION VALVE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Yu Him Michael Au of Framingham MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Annika Hsu of Boston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00066



Abstract: devices, systems, and methods for a suction valve assembly for a medical device. the suction valve assembly may include a valve body with a valve well and a bow spring within the valve well. a cap is connected to the bow spring that, when actuated, flexes the bow spring to open the valve. when released, the bow spring unflexes and closes the valve.


20240306887. ROTATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Man Minh NGUYEN of Harvard MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Scott E. BRECHBIEL of Acton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Evan WILDER of Malden MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James WELDON of Newton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Sean POWELL of Holden MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00, A61B1/267, A61B1/273, A61B1/307, A61B1/31

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00066



Abstract: medical devices and related methods are described. the medical device may include a shaft, a handle housing a proximal portion of the shaft, and a lock having a first configuration and a second configuration. in the first configuration of the lock, the shaft may be rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the shaft relative to the handle, and, in the second configuration of the lock, the shaft may be stationary relative to the handle.


20240306888. SUCTION VALVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Nathan Thomas Cummings of Worcester MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Carolina Villarreal of Hopedale MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/00

CPC Code(s): A61B1/00068



Abstract: suction valves for selectively fluidly coupling a suction pump with a working channel. an illustrative suction valve may comprise an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and extending from a first end to a second end, at least one aperture extending through a sidewall of the elongate shaft, a rigid base extending radially outward from an outer surface of the elongate shaft, and a compliant member extending between a first surface of the rigid base and the first end of the elongate shaft. in response to an applied force, the compliant member may be configured to compress to move the elongate shaft in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate shaft to a use configuration and in the absence of the applied force the compliant member may be configured to bias the elongate shaft to a rest configuration.


20240306899. MEDICAL DEVICES AND ARTICULATION JOINTS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Katie HILL of Duxbury MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Elizabeth MARK of Boston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Man Minh NGUYEN of Harvard MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/005, A61B1/008

CPC Code(s): A61B1/0055



Abstract: an articulation joint for a medical device includes a proximal longitudinal section, a distal longitudinal section, and a locking wire. the proximal longitudinal section defines a lumen and includes proximal articulation links. each proximal articulation link has a contact surface abutting a contact surface of an adjacent proximal articulation link when the articulation joint is in a straight configuration. the distal longitudinal section is distal to the proximal longitudinal section and includes distal articulation links configured to bend in the first direction. the locking wire extends through the lumen adjacent the contact surfaces of the proximal articulation links. a distal end of the locking wire is fixed to a distal articulation link, and tensioning of the locking wire prevents bending of the proximal longitudinal section in the first direction and allows bending of the distal longitudinal section in the first direction.


20240306901. MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING ARTICULATION JOINTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Abdiqadar Ahmed MOHAMUD of Coon Rapids MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brent DOLAN of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brian Paul EDISON of Otsego MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Steven LUNDEEN of Ramsey MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/008, A61B1/00, A61B1/005, A61M25/01

CPC Code(s): A61B1/008



Abstract: an articulation joint for a medical device has a proximal end and a distal end. the articulation joint includes a plurality of links, one or more actuating wire, and at least one stiffening element. each link of the plurality of links is configured to articulate relative to adjacent links of the plurality of links. each actuating wire extends through an actuation channel of the plurality of links. each actuating wire is fixedly attached proximate the distal end of the articulation joint and translatable relative to the plurality of links to articulate the articulation joint. the at least one stiffening element extends through a stiffening channel of the plurality of links. the at least one stiffening element has a proximal end fixedly attached to one link of the plurality of links and has a distal end fixedly attached to another link of the plurality of links.


20240306902. DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS 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., Ryan V. Wales of Northborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan Evers of Billerica MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., James J. Scutti of Norwell MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Christopher A. Benning of Hopkinton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/015, A61B1/12

CPC Code(s): A61B1/015



Abstract: methods and systems for providing a flow of fluid to an endoscope. an illustrative container, manifold, and tubing set arranged and configured to couple to an endoscope may comprise a fluid container, a manifold fluidly coupled to the fluid container, and one or more tubing sets coupled to the manifold. the manifold may include an irrigation conduit for providing irrigation fluid from the fluid container to the endoscope, a lens wash chamber configured to receive liquid from the irrigation conduit. in some cases, the manifold may include a pressurized chamber and an adjustable barrier or divider between the pressurized chamber and the lens wash chamber. the adjustable barrier or divider may adjust to push liquid through an outlet in communication with the lens wash chamber in response to the pressurized chamber receiving pressurized gas.


20240306905. STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING AN IMAGING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Christopher L. OSKIN of Grafton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Brian MacLEAN of Cary NC (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., William M. ASSELIN of Lunenburg MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Michael O'BRIEN of Newton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Thomas M. ZAPPIA of West Boylston MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B1/06, A61B1/00, A61B1/005, A61B1/015, A61B1/018, A61B1/05, A61B1/307

CPC Code(s): A61B1/0655



Abstract: embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device comprising an elongate member and a handle assembly connected to the elongate member. the handle housing may house a steering mechanism movable relative to the handle assembly and configured to steer the elongate member along a first plane and a second plane different from the first plane, a camera system configured to capture images from a distal end of the elongate member, and an illumination system configured to provide illuminating light from the distal end of the elongate member.


20240307044. MEDICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS OF USE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Nachiket GOLE of Pune (IN) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Deepak Kumar SHARMA of Muzaffarnagar (IN) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rajivkumar SINGH of Thane (IN) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Sharath Kumar G of Kanakapura (IN) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kevin L. BAGLEY of Natick MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/00, A61B1/00, A61B1/015, A61B17/12

CPC Code(s): A61B17/00491



Abstract: a delivery device comprises a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the proximal to the distal end. the proximal end is mountable to a distal tip of a medical device via the lumen. the tube includes an inner wall defining the lumen, an outer wall coupled to the inner wall at the proximal and distal ends, a cavity formed from the coupled inner and outer walls and configured to hold a deliverable substance, and a plurality of openings connected to the cavity and positioned on a distal-facing surface of the distal end. at least a portion of the inner wall or the outer wall is a flexible wall that transitions between a first and a second configuration to cause delivery of the deliverable substance from the cavity to a treatment site through the openings when a force is applied to the flexible wall.


20240307052. MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR LIFTING TISSUE_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Yeison CALVO of San Antonio (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Barry WEITZNER of Acton MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Juan Pablo ORTIZ GARCIA of Heredia (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Gian Franco LOO FUCHS of San Jose (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jimena CESPEDES BERROCAL of Alajuela (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Cristian ARAYA CAMACHO of Tambor de Alajuela (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Julian FUENTES CASTRO of La Unión (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Pablo MONTERO RODRIGUEZ of La Unión (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/04, A61B1/018, A61B17/00, A61B17/06, A61B17/128

CPC Code(s): A61B17/0469



Abstract: a medical system includes an insertion device having a working channel, a first medical device configured to be disposed within the working channel of the insertion device, and a second medical device configured to be disposed within the working channel of the insertion device. the first medical device includes a handle, a control element extending from the handle, a detachable portion, a helical coil coupled to the detachable portion, and a loop. the detachable portion is removably coupled to a distal portion of the control element. a first portion of the loop is coupled to the detachable portion, and a second portion of the loop extends radially away from the detachable portion. the second medical device is configured to receive the second portion of the loop. the second medical device is configured to couple the second portion of the loop to a portion of a treatment site.


20240307059. HEMOSTASIS CLIP REDUCED LENGTH DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM_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): A61B17/10, A61B17/00

CPC Code(s): A61B17/10



Abstract: a clipping device includes a clip including a capsule and a pair of clip arms movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. a tension member includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, a pair of protrusions extending from opposing surfaces of the proximal portion to be received within openings extending through proximal ends of the clip arms, the proximal portion including a relief to define a pair of fingers separated from one another at proximal ends thereof. a yoke including a central portion including a recess formed at a distal end thereof, the recess sized and shaped to releasably receive the pair of fingers of the tension member, the pair of fingers configured to flex toward one another when a predetermined force is exerted thereon to release the pair of fingers from the recess and disengage the tension member from the yoke during deployment of the clip.


20240307068. HEMOSTASIS CLIP_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Gonzalo Jose SAENZ VILLALOBOS of Heredia (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kevin MCEVILLY of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Alejandro BRENES ACOSTA of San Jose (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Rafael BERENZON of La Union (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Viviana ARTAVIA SALAS of Heredia (CR) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/122, A61B17/08, A61B17/10, A61B17/12, A61B17/128

CPC Code(s): A61B17/122



Abstract: a device for treating tissue includes a capsule defining a channel extending therethrough and clip arms. each of the arms includes a proximal part releasably coupled to a distal part, a proximal portion of the distal part configured to be received within the channel of the capsule so that the arms move proximally and distally relative to the capsule between a tissue receiving configuration, in which distal ends of the arms are separated from one another, and a tissue clipping configuration, in which distal ends of the arms are moved toward one another. the proximal portion of each of the arms is configured to release from the corresponding distal part to lock the distal part of each of the arms over a portion of target tissue to be clipped while the proximal parts of the arms are removed from the body.


20240307090. DETACHABLE MECHANISM FOR VERIFYING DEVICE ACCESS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Cristina ROMANY of Orlando FL (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Robb Morse GAVALIS of Westborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Alexandra HAUGEN of Westborough MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B17/34, A61B17/00, A61B90/00, A61B90/57

CPC Code(s): A61B17/3421



Abstract: a luer device includes connector with a body and a lumen and clip with exterior and interior portions. the body includes a distal portion to be coupled to cannula and a proximal portion to slidably receive a medical device. the exterior portion extends along longitudinal axis from proximal to distal ends and includes a channel. a longitudinal slot extends along the exterior portion so that the channel is open to and in communication with a clip exterior via the slot. the interior portion extends along an interior surface of the channel defining jaws and formed of a material which, when clip is moved from open toward closed configurations, in an operative position, is pressed against the device and connector to seal a proximal end of connector and direct fluid distally therethrough and through a space extending between an interior surface of cannula and an exterior surface of the device.


20240307114. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Steven R. Mickelsen of Iowa City IA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B5/0538, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61B18/12, A61B18/18, A61N1/04, A61N1/32, A61N7/02

CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492



Abstract: catheter systems and methods for the selective and rapid application of dc voltage to drive irreversible electroporation are disclosed herein. in some embodiments, an apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller. the voltage pulse generator is configured to produce a pulsed voltage waveform. the electrode controller is configured to be operably coupled to the voltage pulse generator and a medical device including a series of electrodes. the electrode controller includes a selection module and a pulse delivery module. the selection module is configured to select a subset of electrodes from the series of electrodes. the selection module is configured identify at least one electrode as an anode and at least one electrode as a cathode. the pulse delivery module is configured to deliver an output signal associated with the pulsed voltage waveform to the subset of electrodes.


20240307115. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Steven R. Mickelsen of Iowa City IA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B5/0538, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61B18/12, A61B18/18, A61N1/04, A61N1/32, A61N7/02

CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492



Abstract: catheter systems and methods for the selective and rapid application of dc voltage to drive irreversible electroporation are disclosed herein. in some embodiments, an apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller. the voltage pulse generator is configured to produce a pulsed voltage waveform. the electrode controller is configured to be operably coupled to the voltage pulse generator and a medical device including a series of electrodes. the electrode controller includes a selection module and a pulse delivery module. the selection module is configured to select a subset of electrodes from the series of electrodes. the selection module is configured identify at least one electrode as an anode and at least one electrode as a cathode. the pulse delivery module is configured to deliver an output signal associated with the pulsed voltage waveform to the subset of electrodes.


20240307116. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Steven R. Mickelsen of Iowa City IA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B5/0538, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61B18/12, A61B18/18, A61N1/04, A61N1/32, A61N7/02

CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492



Abstract: catheter systems and methods for the selective and rapid application of dc voltage to drive irreversible electroporation are disclosed herein. in some embodiments, an apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller. the voltage pulse generator is configured to produce a pulsed voltage waveform. the electrode controller is configured to be operably coupled to the voltage pulse generator and a medical device including a series of electrodes. the electrode controller includes a selection module and a pulse delivery module. the selection module is configured to select a subset of electrodes from the series of electrodes. the selection module is configured identify at least one electrode as an anode and at least one electrode as a cathode. the pulse delivery module is configured to deliver an output signal associated with the pulsed voltage waveform to the subset of electrodes.


20240307117. METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE TISSUE ABLATION_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Steven R. Mickelsen of Iowa City IA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B18/14, A61B5/0538, A61B17/00, A61B18/00, A61B18/12, A61B18/18, A61N1/04, A61N1/32, A61N7/02

CPC Code(s): A61B18/1492



Abstract: catheter systems and methods for the selective and rapid application of dc voltage to drive irreversible electroporation are disclosed herein. in some embodiments, an apparatus includes a voltage pulse generator and an electrode controller. the voltage pulse generator is configured to produce a pulsed voltage waveform. the electrode controller is configured to be operably coupled to the voltage pulse generator and a medical device including a series of electrodes. the electrode controller includes a selection module and a pulse delivery module. the selection module is configured to select a subset of electrodes from the series of electrodes. the selection module is configured identify at least one electrode as an anode and at least one electrode as a cathode. the pulse delivery module is configured to deliver an output signal associated with the pulsed voltage waveform to the subset of electrodes.


20240307144. THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM WITH LOADING BAY DOORS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Laszlo Trent Farago of Hudson WI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Jason W. Sprain of Shoreview MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ted Jerome Perron of White Bear Lake MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B50/13, A61B50/10

CPC Code(s): A61B50/13



Abstract: thrombectomy systems including a console having loading bay doors. an illustrative console may comprise a plurality of removable panels enclosing the internal structure of the console, at least one door assembly, a carriage assembly configured to receive a pump/catheter assembly and disposed within the interior of the console and accessible via the at least one door assembly, and at least one linear actuator coupled to the at least one door assembly. the at least one door assembly may be movable between an open configuration configured to expose an interior of the console and a closed configuration configured to enclose the interior of the console. linear movement of the at least one linear actuator may be translated to rotational movement of the at least one door assembly.


20240307180. STENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH SECONDARY VISUAL INDICATOR TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING TO SEE PRIMARY VISUAL INDICATOR_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Chris Cullen of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/24, A61M25/01

CPC Code(s): A61F2/2436



Abstract: an implant delivery system for delivering a replacement heart valve implant to a native valve annulus may include an elongate shaft assembly including an implant holding portion configured to constrain a replacement heart valve implant in a radially collapsed configuration. the elongate shaft assembly includes a primary visual indicator configured to be visible under fluoroscopy with an imaging device. the elongate shaft assembly includes a secondary visual indicator configured to be visible under fluoroscopy with the imaging device when the imaging device is aligned with a reference plane associated with the native valve annulus. the secondary visual indicator is not visible under fluoroscopy with the imaging device when the imaging device is misaligned with the reference plane associated with the native valve annulus.


20240307181. DELIVERY SYSTEM COMMISSURAL ALIGNMENT MARKERS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Donal Kyne of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Niamh Brew of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Cornelia Galwey of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/24, A61M25/01

CPC Code(s): A61F2/2436



Abstract: an implant delivery system for delivering a replacement heart valve implant to a native heart valve may include an elongate shaft assembly including an implant holding portion configured to constrain a replacement heart valve implant in a radially collapsed configuration. the elongate shaft assembly may include a plurality of longitudinal marker elements configured to be visible under fluoroscopy with an imaging device. the plurality of longitudinal marker elements is configured to rotationally align commissure posts of the replacement heart valve implant with native valve commissures of the native heart valve under fluoroscopy with the imaging device when the replacement heart valve implant is shifted to a radially expanded configuration within the native heart valve.


20240307198. STENT INCLUDING ANTI-MIGRATION CAPABILITIES_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): GARY GILMARTIN of Foxford (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., GERALDINE TONER of Raphoe (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., DANIEL TUCK of Galway (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61F2/82, A61L31/10

CPC Code(s): A61F2/82



Abstract: 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.


20240307588. INJECTABLE IN VIVO CROSSLINKING MATERIALS FOR USE AS SOFT TISSUE FILLERS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Joseph T. Delaney, JR. of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Mark W. Boden of Harrisville RI (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., John Murphy of Cork (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Viktoria Molnar of Dungarvan (IE) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Tatyana Dyndikova of Fort Worth TX (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Allison Zipp of Saint Michael MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Kolbein K Kolste of Boxboro MA (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61L27/16, A61L27/18, A61L27/38, A61L27/50

CPC Code(s): A61L27/16



Abstract: described herein are injectable in vivo crosslinking materials for use as soft tissue filler comprising (a) a reactive multi-arm polymer that comprises a plurality of hydrophilic polymeric arms, at least a portion of the hydrophilic polymeric arms comprising one or more reactive end groups and (b) a multifunctional compound that comprises functional groups that are reactive with the reactive end groups of the reactive multi-arm polymer. also described herein are systems and methods that are based on such materials.


20240307594. MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING THERAPEUTIC COATINGS FORMED FROM INDIVIDUALLY ENCAPSULATED THERAPEUTIC AGENT CRYSTALS_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Jonathan Pascal Chaky of St. Paul MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Ryan Lee Reifsteck of Minneapolis MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Aaron Cooper Foss of Plymouth MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc., Nicholas Michael Job of Big Lake MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61L31/16, A61L31/04

CPC Code(s): A61L31/16



Abstract: a medical device may be coated with a therapeutic composition that includes everolimus. everolimus crystals may be coated with a mixture of excipients to form encapsulated everolimus crystals suspended in a coating composition. the medical device may be contacted with the coating composition in order to form a coating on the medical device. coating the everolimus crystals with a mixture of excipients to form encapsulated everolimus crystals suspended in a coating composition may include suspending everolimus crystals in a first solution that includes acetyl tri-butyl citrate (atbc) and adding a second solution to the first solution, the second solution including ethyl cellulose (ec), the ec mixing with the atbc and coating the everolimus crystals, thereby forming a coating suspension including coated everolimus crystals in the suspension.


20240307694. PACING TOOL_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Spencer Fodness-Bondhus of Columbia Heights MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61N1/362, A61M25/09, A61N1/05

CPC Code(s): A61N1/362



Abstract: a pacing tool adapted for use with a guidewire to allow the guidewire to be used for pacing includes a body defining an elongate cavity adapted to receive a guidewire. a compressible electrical contact is disposed at a proximal end of the elongate cavity and is adapted to shorten axially when a proximal end of the guidewire makes contact with the compressible electrical contact. an electrical cable is electrically coupled with the compressible electrical contact and is adapted to be electrically coupled with a pacing system. the pacing tool may include a guidewire holder for releasably securing the guidewire within the elongate cavity.


20240307695. GUIDEWIRE FOR PACING DURING REPLACEMENT HEART VALVE DELIVERY_simplified_abstract_(boston scientific scimed, inc.)

Inventor(s): Spencer Fodness-Bondhus of Columbia Heights MN (US) for boston scientific scimed, inc.

IPC Code(s): A61N1/362, A61F2/24, A61M25/09, A61N1/05

CPC Code(s): A61N1/3629



Abstract: a guidewire may be used for delivering and implanting a replacement heart valve implant and may also be used for pacing the patient's heart during implantation of the replacement heart valve implant. the guidewire includes an elongate shaft including a distal section and a proximal section extending proximally from the distal section, a coiled portion disposed within the distal section, and one or more electrodes disposed within the coiled portion, the one or more electrodes adapted for pacing the heart. the proximal section is adapted to provide an electrical connection with a pacing system.


Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. patent applications on September 19th, 2024