Peter E Hoffman

US Patent:

20190183509, Jun 20, 2019

Filed:

Dec 18, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/223731

Inventors:

- Maple Grove MN, US
John M. Edgell - Plymouth MN, US
Jose A. Meregotte - Blaine MN, US
Steven R. Larsen - Lino Lakes MN, US
David Raab - Roseville MN, US
Peter John Hoffman - Brooklyn Center MN, US
David John Onushko - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/12
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage.

US Patent:

20190083082, Mar 21, 2019

Filed:

Sep 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/137964

Inventors:

- MAPLE GROVE MN, US
James M. Anderson - Corcoran MN, US
Adam David Grovender - Maple Grove MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Maple Grove MN, US
Scott Solberg - Ramsey MN, US
Austin Farrell Ost - Maple Grove MN, US
Peter John Hoffman - Brooklyn Center MN, US
David Raab - Roseville MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US

Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - MAPLE GROVE MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/02

Abstract:

An example introducer is disclosed. The example introducer includes a sheath having an inner surface and a wall having a thickness, a liner disposed along the inner surface of the sheath, the liner including at least one folded portion and a first lumen positioned in the thickness of the wall, wherein the first lumen is positioned adjacent to the at least one folded portion.

US Patent:

20190083083, Mar 21, 2019

Filed:

Sep 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/137995

Inventors:

- MAPLE GROVE MN, US
James M. Anderson - Corcoran MN, US
Adam David Grovender - Maple Grove MN, US
Michael Richmon Thoreson - Maple Grove MN, US
Scott Solberg - Ramsey MN, US
Austin Farrell Ost - Maple Grove MN, US
Peter John Hoffman - Brooklyn Center MN, US
David Raab - Roseville MN, US
Brian R. Reynolds - Ramsey MN, US

Assignee:

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. - MAPLE GROVE MN

International Classification:

A61B 17/02

Abstract:

An example introducer is disclosed. The example introducer includes a sheath having an inner surface and a wall having a thickness, a liner disposed along the inner surface of the sheath, the liner including at least one folded portion and a first lumen positioned in the thickness of the wall, wherein the first lumen is positioned adjacent to the at least one folded portion.