公开(公告)号：US20210007739A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-14

申请号：US16990234

申请日：2020-08-11

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel BALBIERZ ,  David COLE ,  Bretton SWOPE ,  Pablo R. HAMBLY ,  Justen ENGLAND ,  Samuel T. CREWS ,  Craig Arthur PURDY

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61F5/00

Abstract: Devices and methods for acquiring and fastening tissues folds within an internal organ, such as the stomach, and for applying the methods and devices to producing reductions in organ volume or repair of bariatric procedures, are disclosed. An exemplary method for forming a continuous laterally extending tissue fold involves forming a succession of laterally extending folds having adjacent overlapping fold portions. One exemplary tissue-acquisition device has an open-end roller-and-arm structure that allows individual tissue folds to be formed and fastened, then advanced to an adjacent region within the stomach, for capture of a new fold that will form an extension of the existing fold(s).

公开(公告)号：US20150039011A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14486737

申请日：2014-09-15

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc

Inventor： David COLE ,  Samuel T. CREWS ,  Bretton SWOPE ,  Andrew SMITH ,  John LUNSFORD ,  Daniel J. BALBIERZ

IPC: A61F5/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/0036 ,  A61F5/003

Abstract: Systems for controlling obesity utilize a number of space occupiers positioned in the stomach to reduce the effective volume of the stomach. Such arrangements provides sufficient stomach volume consumption to induce weight loss, but enable use of space occupiers that are proportioned to minimize the threat of obstruction even if they should migrate into the intestine. In general, numerous small volume space occupiers are placed in the stomach such that the total volume equals or exceeds the single volume of prior art single unit space occupiers. However, each individual space occupier is proportioned so that it will pass without obstruction if it moves into the intestine.

公开(公告)号：US20170035595A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15234515

申请日：2016-08-11

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Richard S. STACK ,  Daniel J. BALBIERZ ,  William L. Athas ,  John LUNSFORD ,  Kevin Van Bladel ,  Ashik MOHAN ,  Samuel T. CREWS ,  Shuji UEMURA ,  Robert T. HAWES

IPC: A61F5/00 ,  A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61F5/0086 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/00827 ,  A61B2017/00991 ,  A61F5/0089 ,  A61M25/0194

Abstract: The present application describes an implant system useable for positioning an implant device such as a device useful for restricting passage of ingested food into the stomach. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a plurality of anchors that may be coupled to tissue within the stomach, or to a tissue tunnel formed by plicating stomach wall tissue. The anchor includes a loop. During use, the implant device is inserted through the loop and expanded such that it retains its position within the loop until removed. Instruments for implanting and explanting the implant device are also described.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了可用于定位植入装置的植入物系统，例如用于限制摄取的食物进入胃的通道的装置。 在一个实施例中，所公开的系统包括可以连接到胃内的组织或通过使胃壁组织变细而形成的组织隧道的多个锚固件。 锚包括一个环。 在使用期间，植入装置插入通过环并且膨胀使得其保持其在环内的位置，直到移除。 还描述了用于植入和外植植入装置的器械。

公开(公告)号：US20160270785A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US15165425

申请日：2016-05-26

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel BALBIERZ ,  David COLE ,  Bretton SWOPE ,  Pablo R. HAMBLY ,  Justen ENGLAND ,  Samuel T. CREWS ,  Craig Arthur PURDY

IPC: A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/064

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/0684 ,  A61B17/0686 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/07214 ,  A61B2017/081 ,  A61B2017/2926 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61F5/0086

Abstract: Devices and methods for acquiring and fastening tissues folds within an internal organ, such as the stomach, and for applying the methods and devices to producing reductions in organ volume or repair of bariatric procedures, are disclosed. An exemplary method for forming a continuous laterally extending tissue fold involves forming a succession of laterally extending folds having adjacent overlapping fold portions. One exemplary tissue-acquisition device has an open-end roller-and-arm structure that allows individual tissue folds to be formed and fastened, then advanced to an adjacent region within the stomach, for capture of a new fold that will form an extension of the existing fold(s).

Abstract translation: 公开了用于获取和紧固内部器官（例如胃）内的组织折叠的装置和方法，并且用于施加所述方法和装置以减少器官体积或减轻手术的修复。 用于形成连续横向延伸的组织折叠的示例性方法包括形成具有相邻重叠折叠部分的一系列横向延伸的折叠。 一个示例性的组织采集装置具有允许形成和紧固单个组织褶皱的开放端的辊和臂结构，然后前进到胃内的相邻区域，以捕获将形成延伸的新折叠 现有的折叠。

公开(公告)号：US20140046139A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13964890

申请日：2013-08-12

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： David COLE ,  Melanie L. HARRIS ,  Carlos E. CASTRO ,  Jason S. STEWART ,  Samuel T. CREWS ,  Daniel J. BALBIERZ

IPC: A61B17/02

CPC classification number: A61B17/0218 ,  A61B1/00078 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/2736

Abstract: This application describes an overtube device that gives diagnostic and/or therapeutic access to body cavities using natural orifices of the body. The overtube includes an elongate flexible body having a distal portion deflectable in response to activation of a control cable. Proximal features of the overtube include an insufflations port and seals for minimizing loss of insufflations pressure around the shafts of instruments passed through the tube. In some embodiments, retractor elements are including on the distal portion of the overtube.

Abstract translation: 该应用描述了一种使用身体天然孔的诊断和/或治疗进入体腔的外套管装置。 外套管包括细长的柔性体，其具有响应于控制电缆的启动而可偏转的远侧部分。 外套管的近端特征包括吹入口和密封件，用于使穿过管的仪器的轴周围的吸入压力最小化。 在一些实施例中，牵开器元件包括在外套管的远端部分上。