公开(公告)号：US20240341742A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18681380

申请日：2022-08-09

Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.

Inventor： Adam Harp ,  Jacob Luisi ,  Matthew Monti ,  Salvatore Privitera ,  John Wesley

IPC: A61B17/02 ,  A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/0218 ,  A61B1/32 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/0225 ,  A61B2017/0237

Abstract: Surgical instruments and devices for creating surgical working spaces and related methods are disclosed. An example surgical spacemaking device may include surgical spacemaking device an elongated connecting portion and an expandable spacemaking portion disposed distally on the connecting portion. The spacemaking portion may include an expandable lateral base portion. an expandable first vertical lateral portion configured to extend generally orthogonally from the lateral base portion, and an expandable second vertical lateral portion configured to extend generally orthogonally from the lateral base portion.

公开(公告)号：US20240293147A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-05

申请号：US18593832

申请日：2024-03-01

Applicant: THERAHEART INC.

Inventor： Rani Abdullah Mahmoudi

IPC: A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3403 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00252 ,  A61B2017/00305 ,  A61B2017/00411 ,  A61B2017/00544 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2034/2046 ,  A61B2090/3966

Abstract: At least some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for creating a shunt in a patient. In some embodiments, a shunting catheter includes a catheter shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, the catheter shaft including a shaft lumen; a shunting element disposed in the shaft lumen at a first state and extended from the catheter shaft at a second state; and an apposition element disposed proximate to the shunting element, the apposition element being protruded from the catheter shaft at the second state.

公开(公告)号：US12070197B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US16715688

申请日：2019-12-16

Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Inventor： Gregory Piskun ,  Dan Rottenberg ,  Boaz Manash ,  Dima Pinhasov

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/012 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/22

CPC classification number: A61B1/32 ,  A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/00085 ,  A61B1/00087 ,  A61B1/00089 ,  A61B1/00098 ,  A61B1/00154 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/0125 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/12045 ,  A61B17/3423 ,  A61M25/1011 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61B2017/00296 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/0034 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B17/0057 ,  A61B2017/0225 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B2017/12127 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B2017/345 ,  A61B2017/3452 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2029/025

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of devices and method for affecting at least one anatomical tissue can be provided. A configuration can be provided that includes a structure which is expandable (i) having and/or (ii) forming at least one opening or a working space through which the anatomical tissue(s) is placed in the structure. For example, the structure, prior to being expanding, can have at least one partially rigid portion. In addition, or as an alternative, upon a partial or complete expansion thereof, the structure can be controllable to have a plurality of shapes. Further, the structure can be controllable to provide the working space with multiple shapes and/or multiple sizes.

公开(公告)号：US20240252192A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18443267

申请日：2024-02-15

Applicant: FastWave Medical Inc.

Inventor： Edward Anderson ,  Randy Beyreis ,  Scott Nelson ,  JiChao Sun ,  Brady Hatcher ,  Ae-Suk Pauling ,  Daryl Kiefer ,  Dannah Dean ,  Curtis Goreham-Voss ,  Parker Hagen ,  Tristan Tieso ,  Lauren Eno

IPC: A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61B17/22022 ,  A61B17/2202 ,  A61M25/104 ,  A61B2017/00557

Abstract: A medical device may include an elongated body, a balloon positioned at a distal portion of the elongated body, and one or more pressure-wave emitters positioned along a central longitudinal axis of the elongated body within the balloon. The one or more pressure-wave emitters may be configured to propagate pressure waves radially outward through the fluid to fragment a calcified lesion at the target treatment site. The at least one of the one or more pressure-wave emitters may comprise an electronic emitter including a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode may be arranged to define a spark gap between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the second electrode may comprise a portion of a hypotube.

公开(公告)号：US12035947B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17354341

申请日：2021-06-22

Applicant: VertiFlex, Inc.

Inventor： Moti Altarac ,  Robert Gutierrez ,  Shawn Tebbe ,  Daniel H. Kim ,  J. Christopher Flaherty

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/16 ,  A61B17/17 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/88 ,  A61B17/84 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/7065 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/025 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61B17/1697 ,  A61B17/1757 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/8866 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2017/00261 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/848 ,  A61B17/8897 ,  A61B2090/033 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61F2/0077

Abstract: A plurality of individual tools is provided where each tool is uniquely configured to perform a step or a portion of a step in a novel procedure associated with the implantation of a stabilizing device (e.g., an interspinous spacer) for stabilizing at least one spinal motion segment. The tools are usable individually, or more preferably as a tooling system in which the tools are collectively employed to implant an interspinous spacer, generally in a minimally invasive manner. For example, each of the tools is arranged with coordinated markings and/or other features to ensure consistent depths of insertion, proper orientation of the tools with respect to each other or an anatomical feature of the patient, and precise delivery of the spacer to maintain safe positioning throughout the implantation procedure.

公开(公告)号：US20240226506A9

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18278789

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: AtriCure, Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Banchieri ,  Ara M. Stephanian ,  Jeremy D. Dando ,  Feng Liu ,  Greg Fung ,  Jean-Pierre Dueri

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/00234 ,  A61B90/02 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61B2017/00305 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/00349 ,  A61B2017/00367 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00982 ,  A61B2217/005

Abstract: Delivery devices configured to deliver therapeutic and visualization devices to a surgical site are disclosed. An example delivery device may include a proximally disposed handle; a shaft extending distally from the handle, the shaft including a therapeutic device lumen configured to deliver a working end of a therapeutic device therethrough, a first portion of the shaft being steerable; and a space-making element disposed proximate a distal end portion of the shaft and configured to separate biological tissues to create or expand a working space. At least a portion of the space-making element may be reconfigurable between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration.

公开(公告)号：US20240225681A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18409252

申请日：2024-01-10

Applicant: Sonex Health, Inc.

Inventor： DARRYL E. BARNES ,  JAY SMITH ,  DAVID HERRIDGE ,  BRIAN MULLINS ,  RICK KOGLER ,  GRACE RIERMANN

IPC: A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/02

CPC classification number: A61B17/320036 ,  A61B2017/0042 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/0225

Abstract: Device, systems, and method for cutting body tissue may include a handle, a blade, a shaft, and an expander. The handle may include a slider and a lever in communication with the slider. The blade may be coupled with the slider. The shaft may extend distally from the handle and the shaft may define a guideway along which the blade is configured to travel. The expander may be in communication with the lever and extend along the shaft. Actuation of the lever may adjust the expander to an expanded position and unlock the slider to allow actuation of the slider and longitudinal movement of the blade along the guideway. The expander may be or may include one or more balloons.

公开(公告)号：US20240216016A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18150077

申请日：2023-01-04

Applicant: Obsolve Ltd

Inventor： Rajiv VARMA

IPC: A61B17/42 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61B17/42 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61M25/1011 ,  A61M25/10185 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/4225

Abstract: An intravaginal device for cervical ripening comprising an inflatable portion and a tube in fluid communication with the inflatable portion. The inflatable portion is configurable between a deflated and an inflated state, and the inflatable portion is configured to be inserted into a vagina when in the deflated state and to ripen a cervix when inflated with fluid. The tube is configurable between an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the tube is configured to be located at least in part outside the vagina to deliver fluid to inflate the inflatable portion. In the retracted state, the tube is configured to be located within the vagina.

公开(公告)号：US20240197357A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18440651

申请日：2024-02-13

Applicant: Cardio Flow, Inc.

Inventor： Cassandra Ann Piippo Svendsen ,  Charles Anthony Plowe ,  Albert Selden Benjamin ,  Paul Joseph Robinson ,  Evan Leingang

IPC: A61B17/3207 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/320758 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2017/00075 ,  A61B2017/00553 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00778 ,  A61B2017/22069 ,  A61B2017/320004 ,  A61B2017/320008 ,  A61B2017/320766

Abstract: Rotational atherectomy devices and systems can remove or reduce stenotic lesions in blood vessels by rotating an abrasive element within the vessel. The abrasive element can be attached to a distal portion of an elongate flexible drive shaft that extends from a handle assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12011151B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US17385230

申请日：2021-07-26

Applicant: Muffin Incorporated ,  National Institutes of Health, an Agency of the Department of Health and Human Services

Inventor： Shaun Davis Gittard ,  Gregory James Hardy ,  John C. Sigmon, Jr. ,  Jeremy T. Newkirk ,  William J. Havel ,  Neal E. Fearnot ,  Toby Rogers ,  Kanishka Ratnayaka ,  Robert L. Lederman

IPC: A61B17/02 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/0218 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00845 ,  A61B2017/00955 ,  A61B2017/0225 ,  A61B2017/0237 ,  A61B2017/3486 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61B2090/3966 ,  A61M2025/0047 ,  A61M25/0052 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0108 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61M2025/1079 ,  A61M2025/1093

Abstract: Among other things, there is disclosed structure and methods for maintaining access to a location in the body while reducing or eliminating the potential for pulling an access device (e.g. a catheter) back through an opening. An introducer sheath includes a distal indented portion and a balloon, so that once placed in a desired location through tissue, the balloon can be inflated to anchor the sheath against retraction. In particular embodiments, structure and methods for accessing the pericardial cavity via the right atrial appendage are shown.