- Maple Grove MN, US Kristin Regan - Winchester MA, US John O'Gara - Ashland MA, US Jessica Litchfield - Iowa City IA, US Claude O. Clerc - Marlborough MA, US William Bertolino - Framingham MA, US James P. Rohl - Prescott WI, US David R. Wulfman - Minneapolis MN, US Devon N. Arnholt - Shoreview MN, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/91 A61F 2/915 A61F 2/00
Abstract:
Implantable medical devices and method for making and using implantable medical devices are disclosed. An example implantable medical device may include a tubular body having a plurality of openings formed therein. A filter layer may be disposed along an outer surface of the tubular body. The filter layer may include a shape memory material. The filter layer may be capable of allowing fluids to pass therethrough and may be resistant to tissue ingrowth.
Catheter With Radiofrequency Cutting Tip And Heated Balloon
- Maple Grove MN, US Gerald Fredrickson - Westford MA, US Kristin Regan - Winchester MA, US Gary A. Jordan - Litchfield NH, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/958
Abstract:
Methods for draining pseudocysts and stent delivery systems for use therein are disclosed. An illustrative system may include a catheter shaft having an inflatable balloon affixed to a distal end region thereof. A cutting electrode may be disposed at the distal end of the system and at least one heating electrode may be disposed within the inflatable balloon. A self expandable stent may be disposed about the inflatable balloon. The stent may be formed of a shape memory polymer. The inflation fluid may be heated within the balloon to facilitate expansion of the stent.
Polymer Stent With Tunable Axial And Radial Flexibility
- Maple Grove MN, US Gerlad Fredrickson - Westford MA, US Kristin Regan - Winchester MA, US
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/04 A61F 2/86
Abstract:
Stents are provided which include geometric segments comprising radial elements and axial elements. Both the radial and axial elements are optionally characterized by a width and a thickness, and the widths and thicknesses of the radial and axial elements are capable of being fixed independently of one another, permitting the axial and radial flexibility of the stent to be controlled independently of one another.