公开(公告)号：US10646187B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US16445678

申请日：2019-06-19

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Peter J. Pereira ,  Michael S. H. Chu ,  Elizabeth Stokley ,  David Salto ,  Candace Rhodes

IPC: A61B17/22 ,  G06K9/00 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B17/225 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B1/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06T11/60 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/20 ,  A61B18/26 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61N5/06 ,  A61B90/00

Abstract: Aspects of stone identification methods and systems are described. According to one aspect, an exemplary method comprises: transmitting to a processing unit, with an imaging element mounted on a distal end of a scope, image data about a stone object inside a body cavity; generating from the image data, with the processing unit, a visual representation of the stone object and the body cavity; establishing from a user input, with the processing unit, a scale for the visual representation; determining from the visual representation, with the processing unit, a size of the stone object on the scale; comparing, with the processing unit, the size of the stone object with a predetermined maximum size to determine a removal status; and augmenting, with the processing unit, the visual representation to include an indicator responsive to the removal status. Associated systems are also described.

公开(公告)号：US10537346B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15628469

申请日：2017-06-20

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Michael S. H. Chu

IPC: A61B17/221 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/50

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a retrieval device may include a distally located end effector movable between a contracted state and an expanded state. The end effector may include a plurality of support members each including a passage. The end effector may also include a plurality of movable members. A first movable member may include a first portion extending into a first passage of the support member passages. The retrieval device may also include a proximally located handle assembly including a longitudinal actuator and a twisting actuator coupled to the plurality of movable members. The longitudinal actuator and twisting actuator may be configured to longitudinally move and twist the movable members without longitudinally moving and twisting the support members.

公开(公告)号：US10376351B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US14204985

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Peter J. Pereira ,  James M. Goddard ,  Michael S. H. Chu ,  Kenneth M. Flynn

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  D04B1/14 ,  D04B1/18

Abstract: The invention discloses an implant. The implant may include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap may further include a first portion, a second portion and a transition region. The first portion may be configured to be attached proximate a sacrum. The second portion may be configured to be attached to an anterior vaginal wall. The transition region lies between the first portion and the second portion. The second flap may be fabricated such that a portion of the second flap is configured to be attached to a posterior vaginal wall. The implant may be configured such that a value corresponding to a biomechanical parameter defining a biomechanical attribute of the portion of the first flap attaching to the anterior wall is different from a value of the biomechanical parameter defining the biomechanical attribute of the portion of the second flap attaching to the posterior wall.

公开(公告)号：US09943391B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US14201321

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Michael S. H. Chu

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61B17/062 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/0045 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0625 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/0608 ,  A61B2090/036

Abstract: The present invention discloses a medical device that includes an elongate member, needle, needle deployment mechanism, and a head portion. The elongate member has a proximal portion, distal portion and a lumen defined along the elongate member. The needle deployment mechanism is disposed at least partially within the lumen. The head portion includes a tip portion that includes a front throat region, an opening, and a needle receiving portion. The front throat region includes a front edge and a lateral edge. The opening is defined by the lateral edge of the front throat region. The needle moves in and out of the device through the opening in a direction along the front edge of the front throat region. The needle receiving portion can be configured to capture the needle.

公开(公告)号：US09883933B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US14463144

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： James Goddard ,  Peter J. Pereira ,  Michael S. H. Chu

IPC: A61F2/04 ,  A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/0022 ,  A61F2/0045 ,  A61F2/0063 ,  A61F2220/0008 ,  A61F2230/006 ,  A61F2250/0029 ,  A61F2250/0037

Abstract: The invention discloses an implant. The implant may include a first flap and a second flap. The first flap may further include a first portion, a second portion and a transition region. The first portion may be configured to be attached proximate a sacrum. The second portion may be configured to be attached to an anterior vaginal wall. The transition region lies between the first portion and the second portion. The second flap may be fabricated such that a portion of the second flap is configured to be attached to a posterior vaginal wall. The implant may be configured such that a value corresponding to a biomechanical parameter defining a biomechanical attribute of the portion of the first flap attaching to the anterior wall is different from a value of the biomechanical parameter defining the biomechanical attribute of the portion of the second flap attaching to the posterior wall.

公开(公告)号：US09675436B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14840924

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Michael S. H. Chu ,  Brett Nowlin

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61F2/04 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/0045 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/06066 ,  A61B17/06109 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/06042 ,  A61B2017/06076 ,  A61F2/0063 ,  A61F2/04 ,  A61F2002/0072 ,  A61F2220/0008 ,  A61F2230/0004

Abstract: Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.

公开(公告)号：US09592057B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14260951

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Alexandra Perrot ,  Mark Wood ,  Jon T. McIntyre ,  Claude Clerc ,  Gary Leanna ,  Michael S. H. Chu

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/12013 ,  A61B17/12009 ,  A61B2017/0419 ,  A61B2017/12018

Abstract: A lung volume reduction system includes a percutaneously, laparoscopically or thorocospically insertable delivery element comprising a control end which remains outside the body and an insertion end which, when in an operative position, is adjacent to an external surface of a target portion of a lung and a constriction element deployable from the distal end of the delivery element to apply compressive force to an external surface of the target portion of the lung to constrict at least one airway therein and collapse the target portion of the lung.

Abstract translation: 肺容积减小系统包括经皮，腹腔镜或胸腔可插入的输送元件，其包括保持在身体外部的控制端和当处于操作位置时与肺的目标部分的外表面相邻的插入端，以及 收缩元件可从输送元件的远端展开，以向肺的目标部分的外表面施加压缩力，以收缩其中的至少一个气道并折叠肺的目标部分。

公开(公告)号：US09486210B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14324866

申请日：2014-07-07

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Michael S. H. Chu

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/12

CPC classification number: A61B17/0469 ,  A61B2017/047 ,  A61B2017/0472

Abstract: A suturing instrument includes an elongate body member, a needle deployment mechanism, and a depth adaptor. The elongate body member includes a distal portion that defines an opening. The needle deployment mechanism is at least partially disposed within the elongate body member and moves the needle out of the suturing instrument and into tissue. The depth adaptor is disposed in the opening at the distal portion of the elongate body member and controls the depth that the needle penetrates into the tissue.

Abstract translation: 缝合器具包括细长本体构件，针展开机构和深度适配器。 细长主体构件包括限定开口的远侧部分。 针展开机构至少部分地设置在细长主体构件内并且将针从缝合器械移出并进入组织。 深度适配器设置在细长主体构件的远侧部分的开口中，并控制针穿入组织的深度。

公开(公告)号：US09408602B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14712542

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Michael S. H. Chu

IPC: A61B17/062 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/0625 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0482 ,  A61B17/2909 ,  A61B2017/00278 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/00946 ,  A61B2017/047 ,  A61B2017/06028 ,  A61B2017/2905 ,  A61B2017/2911 ,  A61B2017/2929

Abstract: A medical device for the delivery of pelvic floor repair implants within a pelvic region of a body includes a handle, an elongated shaft member, and a head. A method of delivering a pelvic floor repair implant in a transvaginal implant procedure includes inserting and deploying at least a portion of the medical device into a pelvic region of a body.

公开(公告)号：US09339173B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14073660

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： John O. McWeeney ,  Benjamin E. Morris ,  David W. Robertson ,  David I. Freed ,  James F. Schuerman ,  John B. Golden ,  Jozef Slanda ,  Brian Keith Wells ,  Jesse Leonard Farris, III ,  Michael S. H. Chu ,  Oscar R. Carrillo, Jr. ,  Todd A. Hall ,  Yem Chin ,  Mark L. Adams

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/012 ,  A61B1/273 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61M25/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/00117 ,  A61B1/00071 ,  A61B1/00103 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/00154 ,  A61B1/00165 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/0125 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/0607 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/273 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/0662

Abstract: Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and reusable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. the catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree.