Mark A Hera from Hudson, MA, age 48

Actuator Devices And Systems
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US Patent:

20220257271, Aug 18, 2022
Filed:

May 6, 2022
Appl. No.:

17/662251
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Brian MacLEAN - Cary NC, US
Mark HERA - Holden MA, US
Peter J. PEREIRA - Mendon MA, US
Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:

A61B 17/22
A61B 17/221
A61B 1/307
A61B 1/00
Abstract:

Aspects of a device are described. One aspect is a device comprising: a housing having a first portion engageable with a scope, and a second portion engageable with a handle of a retrieval device; a platform that is movable relative to the housing, and engageable with a slider of the retrieval device; and a link assembly that is coupled the housing and the platform, and operable to move the platform and slider relative to the housing and handle. Aspects of related devices and systems also are described.

Devices And Methods For Guiding A Surgical Instrument
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US Patent:

20220218388, Jul 14, 2022
Filed:

Mar 30, 2022
Appl. No.:

17/708339
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Jerry T. Long - Jamaica Plain MA, US
Ronald Ciulla - Westford MA, US
Timothy P. Harrah - Cambridge MA, US
Aaron K. Kirkemo - Gladstone NJ, US
Mark A. Hera - Holden MA, US
Kenneth P. Reever - Hopedale MA, US
Brandon W. Craft - Edgewater MD, US
Elizabeth A. Stokley - Baltimore MD, US
Sebastian Koerner - Berlin, DE
Chad Schneider - Owings Mills MD, US
Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:

A61B 17/34
Abstract:

Devices for guiding an instrument into a body of a patient, at a targeted point of entry and along an insertion path at a targeted insertion angle, are described herein, such as a guide for an access needle in a PCNL procedure for accessing the kidney to remove kidney stones. The devices include base component aligned with a point of entry, and a guide assembly which cooperates with the base component to allow an instrument to be aligned and fixed at various circumferential and vertical angles. The devices and methods allow a medical professional to accurately and stably guide an instrument at a targeted point and angle and to a desired depth, while minimizing the exposure to radiation used to image the insertion path.

Systems And Methods For Planning Medical Procedures
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US Patent:

20220189610, Jun 16, 2022
Filed:

Mar 7, 2022
Appl. No.:

17/653768
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Timothy P. HARRAH - Cambridge MA, US
Brandon W. CRAFT - Edgewater MD, US
Elizabeth A. STOKLEY - Baltimore MD, US
Sebastian KOERNER - Berling, DE
Erik SPERRY - Newburyport MA, US
Chad SCHNEIDER - Owings Mills MD, US
Mark HERA - Holden MA, US
Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:

G16H 30/20
A61B 34/00
A61B 34/10
G16H 50/50
G16H 30/40
G16H 20/40
G16H 40/60
G16H 50/70
Abstract:

Computer systems and computer-implemented analysis methods may be used for assistance in planning and/or performing a medical procedure, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy or percutaneous nephrolithotripsy. The method may include receiving one or more radiographic images of an anatomical structure of a patient, generating a display of the radiographic image(s), generating at least one request for user input to identify features of the anatomical structure, receiving user input identifying the features of the anatomical structure, identifying at least one access plan based on the received user input, and generating a display of the identified access plan(s) associated with the radiographic image(s). The method may include generating a patient template that indicates an insertion site according to the identified access plan(s).

Stent Trimming Devices And Methods
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US Patent:

20200114131, Apr 16, 2020
Filed:

Dec 10, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/708749
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Peter J. Pereira - Mendon MA, US
Manuel Teixeira - Boston MA, US
William A. Sturos - Elk River MN, US
Jefferson R. Alpizar - Heredia, CR
Jozef Slanda - Milford MA, US
Mark Hera - Holden MA, US
Michael S.H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
David Salto - Hopedale MA, US
International Classification:

A61M 27/00
A61F 2/95
A61F 2/04
A61B 17/32
B21F 45/00
Abstract:

Devices and methods for trimming a stent to a desired length with an outer tube and an inner tube having a distal end and a diameter configured to receive a portion of the stent in excess of the desired length. The inner tube may move within the outer tube and the distal end may include an end effector configured to trim the portion from the stent while the device and stent are within a patient.

Expandable Access Sheath
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US Patent:

20190069926, Mar 7, 2019
Filed:

Nov 2, 2018
Appl. No.:

16/179235
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Mark Hera - Holden MA, US
Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:

A61B 17/34
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/307
A61B 17/00
Abstract:

Expandable access sheaths and methods for use thereof are disclosed. The access sheath may have an expandable element and flexible membrane. The access sheath may be configured to move between a non-expanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The access sheath may be biased towards the non-expanded configuration.

Access Device Methods Of Using The Same
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US Patent:

20180289249, Oct 11, 2018
Filed:

Apr 5, 2018
Appl. No.:

15/946389
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
- Oxford, GB
Jessica Williams - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Benjamin Turney - Oxford, GB
Sarah Waters - Oxford, GB
Derek Moulton - Oxford, GB
Peter J. Pereira - Mendon MA, US
Adam Perry Nodiff - Southborough MA, US
Eric Wong - South Grafton MA, US
Kimberly DeGraaf - Holden MA, US
Mark Andrew Hera - Holden MA, US
Daryl Christopher Donatelli - Brookline MA, US
Niraj Prasad Rauniyar - Plymouth MN, US
Melissa Graves - Brighton MA, US
International Classification:

A61B 1/307
A61B 1/00
A61B 1/12
A61B 1/015
Abstract:

According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member having a sidewall. The sidewall defines a lumen. The lumen has a non-circular cross-sectional shape.

Actuator Devices And Systems
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US Patent:

20180256180, Sep 13, 2018
Filed:

Mar 9, 2018
Appl. No.:

15/916491
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
Brian MacLean - Cary NC, US
Mark Hera - Holden MA, US
Peter J. Pereira - Mendon MA, US
Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN
International Classification:

A61B 17/22
A61B 17/221
A61B 1/307
Abstract:

Aspects of a device are described. One aspect is a device comprising: a housing having a first portion engageable with a scope, and a second portion engageable with a handle of a retrieval device; a platform that is movable relative to the housing, and engageable with a slider of the retrieval device; and a link assembly that is coupled the housing and the platform, and operable to move the platform and slider relative to the housing and handle. Aspects of related devices and systems also are described.

Stent Trimming Devices And Methods
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US Patent:

20180161557, Jun 14, 2018
Filed:

Dec 11, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/837596
Inventors:

- Maple Grove MA, US
Peter J. Pereira - Mendon MA, US
Manuel Teixeira - Boston MA, US
William A. Sturos - Elk River MN, US
Jefferson R. Alpizar - Heredia, CR
Jozef Slanda - Milford MA, US
Mark Hera - Holden MA, US
Michael S.H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
David Salto - Hopedale MA, US
International Classification:

A61M 27/00
A61F 2/04
A61F 2/95
Abstract:

Devices and methods for trimming a stent to a desired length with an outer tube and an inner tube having a distal end and a diameter configured to receive a portion of the stent in excess of the desired length. The inner tube may move within the outer tube and the distal end may include an end effector configured to trim the portion from the stent while the device and stent are within a patient.