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A patent has been issued for a universal scoring device by Surmodics Inc, designed to address the challenge of attaching catheters of varying profiles to a scoring device. The scoring device is interchangeable with a variety of catheters, allowing healthcare providers to maintain a limited number of scoring devices while having a range of catheters on hand for different procedures. The device includes features such as a retention sleeve with a catheter socket and a deformable catheter port to accommodate catheter shafts of varying profiles. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for an arthroscopic flexible portal cannula device and delivery system by Cannuflow Inc. The system aims to provide easy insertion of a flexible portal cannula into a surgical portal, allowing for high flexibility, instrument mobility, and ease of use. This system can be used for various arthroscopic procedures, including knee, shoulder, hip, small joint, and spine procedures. The patent was filed on March 6, 2023, and published online on October 22, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a device and method for applying a cinch to a suture by Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. The invention provides alternatives for suture termination devices, including devices for applying a cinch to a suture. The patent outlines the design, material, manufacturing method, and use of the medical device, offering new options for suturing tissue and securing sutures. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventor Des Whitney from Aughrim, Wicklow, IE, assigned to Becton Dickinson and Company, details a syringe design with combined Luer Lock and pen needle attachment capabilities. The invention aims to address challenges related to medication delivery devices compatible with pen needles, specifically in quickly aspirating fluids from vials for subcutaneous injections. The patent application outlines the technical specifications and components of the syringe, pen needle hub, and female luer needle, providing a comprehensive solution for medication administration. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for methods to measure tissue defects, particularly in surgical procedures like hip labral repair. The patent, filed by inventors from various locations in the US, describes techniques that use existing surgical instruments to accurately measure defects, avoiding the need for specialized tools that can add time and cost to surgeries. The methods involve using instruments like suture anchors, drill guides, and rulers to measure defect lengths, ensuring a precise match between grafts and patients' anatomy. Smith & Nephew Inc. is the assignee for this patent, which aims to improve the success of tissue repairs by enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of defect measurements. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a biopsy marker developed by inventors from Devicor Medical Products Inc. The marker is designed for use in breast biopsies and consists of three shaped portions connected by narrow portions twisted along an axis. The patent details the apparatus for marking tissue, including a cannula, rod, and flexible deployer, with specific features outlined in the claims provided by the inventors. For more information, refer to U.S. Patent Number 12102491, filed on August 24, 2021, and published online on October 1, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses research conducted by Medtronic on the retrieval and reimplantation of a tines-based leadless pacemaker, specifically the Micra transcatheter pacing system. The study focused on the safety and feasibility of late retrievals of implanted devices, with a high success rate and no adverse events reported. The research suggests that catheter-based retrieval of leadless pacemakers provides a viable alternative to simple abandonment at the end of device life. For more information, the full article can be accessed through the publisher, Oxford University Press. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a flexible anchor delivery system by Smith & Nephew Inc. The system is designed for arthroscopic procedures and tissue repair, specifically securing soft tissue to bone. The anchor is flexible and can fully deploy below the cortical layer, providing maximum fixation and reducing the risk of migration or damage. The system includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device with a trigger for advancing and retracting the inserter. The patent also includes various implementations and methods for closing tissue wounds. [Extracted from the article]

HeartWare Inc. has been granted a patent for a dilation delivery system for a medical device. The system aims to minimize surgical disruption during the installation of mechanical circulatory support devices. It includes a kit with a sheath, delivery tube, cannula, and dilator, allowing for the implantation of a cannula into a hollow organ with minimal disruption. The patent also describes an assembly with a fluid-tight enclosure, cannula, and delivery sheath for a medical device. The patent provides methods for connecting a cannula to a hollow organ using a liquid-filled enclosure and advancing the cannula into the organ. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Hinged Needle Shield And Needle Assemblies" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from various locations, including Spain and the United States, is assigned to Becton Dickinson and Company. The inventors describe a needle shield assembly that allows for one-handed needle reshielding, providing immediate protection after use. The assembly includes a shield portion, a hub connection portion, and a bridge portion with a living hinge. The patent application provides detailed descriptions and claims for the needle shield assembly. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from Dickinson and Company evaluated the safety and performance of PowerPICC catheters in a real-world setting. The study involved participants from nine European countries and 14 centers, with a focus on the general patient population. The primary safety endpoint was the incidence of symptomatic venous thrombosis, and secondary safety endpoints included phlebitis, extravasation, and catheter-related bloodstream infection. The study found that the PowerPICC catheters showed high success rates in completing therapy, maintaining patency, and achieving successful placement in a single attempt. The researchers concluded that these catheters are safe and effective for use in diverse settings and patient cohorts. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Becton Dickinson and Company for a catheter assembly with a side port valve. The catheter assembly includes a catheter adapter with a body and a side port, a valve within the side port, and a cannula fixed within the side port. The cannula has an opening that is exposed when the valve compresses. The catheter assembly also includes a catheter extending from the body. The invention aims to improve the functionality and ease of use of catheters for various medical procedures. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a biopsy rotary cutting device developed by Accu Target Medipharma (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. The device is designed to improve the sample discharge effect during breast biopsy surgery. It consists of an inner cutting cannula and an outer cutting cannula that are coaxially arranged, with a dynamic sealing structure outside the inner cutting cannula. The device allows for the collection of multiple histological samples of breast tissue while minimizing surgical trauma and promoting quick recovery. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Intravascular Imaging Catheter" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors Quinn Mackenzie Butler and Jeffrey Steven Fuller, describes an alternative design for medical devices used in intravascular imaging. The device includes a catheter shaft assembly with a telescoping assembly and a catheter body, as well as an imaging core. The inventors propose various embodiments of the device, including different imaging technologies and arrangements of slots on the catheter body. The assignee for this patent application is Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on the patent application "Accessory Device For Navigating Catheter," filed by the inventor Brian B. Martin on February 23, 2024 and was made available online on August 29, 2024. Maduro Discovery LLC is the assignee for the patient application. Also mentioned are the purpose of medical catheters, inventors' summary information for the patent, and the claims supplied by the inventors.

The article reports on the issuance of a patent for nitric oxide and chlorhexidine releasing catheter for anti-platelet and antimicrobial dual functionality to Becton Dickinson and Co. The inventors James Freasier, Brendan Laine, and Gidon Ofek filed the patent on November 9, 2020 and published it online on August 27, 2024. The disclosure relates to a catheter impregnated and coated with nitric oxide (NO) releasing compound(s) and chlorhexidine. The claims supplied by the inventors are noted.

Momentis Surgical Ltd., based in Or-Yehuda, Israel, has been issued a patent for tools and methods for vaginal access in intraperitoneal surgery. The patent describes a stepped dilator and a surgery system that includes a dilator body, a trocar needle, and a cannula. The system is designed to provide intraperitoneal access via a body recess and can be used for procedures such as culdoscopy. The patent was filed on December 9, 2021, and published online on August 20, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that a patent for catheter sheath devices and their operation methods was granted to Kardium Inc. and published on August 20, 2024. Topics discussed include the patent's inventors and their locations, the patent number 12064575, and the history of cardiac surgery advancements.

The article reports that a patent was granted for a catheter featuring an irrigated tip electrode with a porous substrate and high-density surface micro-electrodes. Topics discussed include the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, the role of electrical signal mapping and ablation, and the innovative design of the catheter for enhanced signal disruption.

The article reports that Nanostructures Inc. has been granted a patent for a new catheter-based device designed to achieve controlled blood flow restriction in targeted vascular regions. Topics discussed include the device's application in reducing blood flow without complete occlusion, its potential use in treating obesity, and the technical specifications of the device, such as its nitinol flow restrictor and deployment mechanisms.

The article focuses on a patent for a catheter featuring combined position and pressure sensing structures. Topics covered include the use of magnetic position sensors to determine catheter positioning within the heart, the integration of pressure sensors to ensure optimal contact without damaging heart tissue, and the advancements in catheter design for improved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The article provides information on a patent issued for guide catheter and method of use filed by the inventors Peter T. Keith, Thomas V. Ressemann, and Theodore O. Truitt on December 8, 2022 and published online on August 6, 2024. Topics include the assigning of the patent to Entellus Medical Inc., background information on sinusitis supplied by the inventors, and claims supplied by the inventors.

A patent has been issued to W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. for an implantable medical device deployment system. The system aims to address the challenges of positioning and repositioning implantable medical devices. It includes a catheter, constraining lines, release lines, and a sheath to capture and constrain the device. The patent provides various examples and claims for the deployment system. This information is sourced from a news article published by Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on a newly issued patent (USPTO 12048479) for a surface-mounted electrode catheter developed by Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd., filed on October 27, 2020, and published on July 30, 2024. It also discusses the catheter's application in cardiac arrhythmia treatment, its technological background in location sensing, and details of the catheter's design and functionality.

The article reports that Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. has been granted a patent for a catheter system designed to enhance cardiac rhythm mapping and recording. It also discusses the system's improved electrode density for more precise electrical signal detection, its design to minimize component issues like deformation and tangling, and its potential for better outcomes in treating complex arrhythmias.

The article discusses research by Elad Azaria and colleagues, reported in the USPTO issue on August 19, 2024. The patent, issued to Biosense Webster Ltd., focuses on a system for reducing the perceived latency of catheters during medical procedures, involving enhanced position sensing and filtering techniques for more accurate anatomical mapping and catheter tracking.

The article reports on the submission of a patent application for an innovative medical device," which aims to improve access to bodily cavities and lumens through a novel everting catheter system. It states that this system utilizes an expandable inner lumen and an everting balloon that can be torn intentionally to accommodate larger instruments while minimizing patient trauma.

The US Patent and Trademark Office has published a patent application titled "Devices, Systems, And Methods For Accessing A Body Lumen." The application, filed by Richard Crawford and Louis McNern and assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed Inc., describes a medical device designed to help medical professionals access and enlarge an opening of a body lumen. The device includes a flexible elongate tube with wire lumens and a central lumen, as well as wires that can be extended radially outward. The patent application provides detailed descriptions and claims for the device and its methods of use. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha for a method of inserting a catheter assembly into a vessel using a storage case. The patent describes a storage case that can accommodate multiple catheters, reducing costs and environmental impact. The case includes multiple pipe bodies connected to each other, allowing the catheters to be collectively packaged. The method involves priming the catheters with a heparinized physiological salt solution, assembling the catheter assembly, and inserting it into a vessel through a sheath. This invention aims to improve workability and reduce waste in medical procedures involving catheters. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application for an aspiration catheter with a distally directed fluid jet has been published by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The catheter, developed by inventors Cass Alexander Hanson, Alyssa Madej, and Michael P. Schrom, is designed to remove thrombus from a patient's vasculature. The application includes different design options for the catheter, such as various orientations and configurations of the jet orifices. The patent application is assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed Inc. This news article discusses the significance of the Thrombectomy Catheter, produced by Boston Scientific Scimed Inc., in improving surgical procedures and patient outcomes for cardiovascular diseases. [Extracted from the article]

Catheter Precision, Inc. has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 12, 2024. The company's SIC code is 3841, which corresponds to Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus. The filing contains 16 documents and provides contact information for the company. Form 8-K is used to report material events or corporate changes that are important to investors and have not been previously reported. SEC filings are formal documents or financial statements submitted by publicly-traded companies. For more information on this specific filing, readers can visit the SEC's website. [Extracted from the article]

Catheter Precision, Inc. has filed a Form S-8 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 12, 2024. The company's SIC code is 3841, which corresponds to Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus. The filing includes 5 documents and the SEC file number is 0001654954-24-008901. Form S-8 is used to register securities that will be offered to the company's employees through certain plans. For more information on this SEC filing, visit the provided link. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application titled "Catheter Tip Shaping Tool" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The inventors of the tool are Anshul Chabra, Prateek Gupta, Rahul Jain, Shoeb Khan, and Jahnavi Konduru. The patent application describes a catheter tip shaping system that includes a catheter and a tip shaping tool. The tool is designed to shape the distal end region of the catheter, making it easier to navigate through tortuous vasculature. The system aims to decrease time consumption and damage while increasing torque transfer and kink resistance. The assignee for this patent application is Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited. [Extracted from the article]

Decorum Medical Innovations LLC has been granted a patent for an irrigating intraluminal suction inner cannula system for tracheostomy tubes. This system aims to enhance the care and comfort of patients with tracheostomy tubes by facilitating effective suctioning and cleaning. It consists of an inner cannula with chambers and suction holes at various locations within the tube, as well as an outer tracheostomy tube with an irrigant line and a suction line. The system is versatile and can be used in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and can be operated by patients, healthcare workers, or electronic systems. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for an expandable mouth catheter designed to address the challenges of clot retrieval in endovascular interventions. The catheter features an expandable clot-facing mouth for improved flow restriction, aspiration efficiency, and easy retrieval of clots. It also has a collapsed state that is low-profile and flexible for delivery in a standard sheath or outer catheter. The catheter system includes a dilator that can expand and invert the distal tip to form a funnel shape, allowing for the capture and removal of thrombus material. The patent was assigned to Neuravi Limited. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for intravascular catheter methods by Lungpacer Medical Inc. The invention relates to systems, devices, and methods for positioning an intravascular nerve stimulation catheter, selecting electrodes for nerve stimulation, and stimulating nerves. The method involves inserting the catheter into a patient's venous system, acquiring an ECG signal, adjusting the catheter's position based on the signal, identifying electrodes to stimulate specific nerves, and causing a contraction of a respiratory muscle. The patent provides detailed descriptions of various embodiments and features of the invention. [Extracted from the article]

Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. has been issued a patent for an expandable assembly catheter designed for medical procedures, specifically for treating cardiac arrhythmias. The catheter uses magnetic location sensing to track its position within the patient's body. It includes flexible polymer circuit strips with multiple electrodes and elongated resilient support elements made of Nitinol. The patent provides detailed specifications for the various components of the catheter apparatus, which can expand from a collapsed form to an expanded form, creating a flat distal tissue contacting region. [Extracted from the article]

Siemens Healthineers AG has been issued a patent for an interlocking gear system for robotic catheter navigation systems. The system is designed to reduce the amount of sterilization required after each procedure by isolating the motors, controller, and other non-disposable parts of the system in a sterile bag. The system includes a catheter handle, motors, and torque transfer disks that enable the rotation of gears for steering the catheter. This technology aims to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of robotic catheter navigation systems used in cardiac procedures. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a catheter with serially connected sensing structures and methods of calibration and detection. The catheter is designed for diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, such as intracardiac radio-frequency ablation. It includes magnetic position sensors for determining the position coordinates of the catheter, as well as pressure sensors for detecting pressure exerted on the distal end of the catheter. The invention aims to reduce the number of leads used in the catheter, improve sensing capabilities, and minimize lead breakage and failure. The patent was filed by Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a catheter hub design by inventors Brian B. Martin. The patent, assigned to Maduro Discovery LLC, describes an improved hub for medical devices, specifically catheters. The hub includes wings that are rotationally offset in a circumferential direction, which aligns with the natural rotational direction of the catheter. This design allows for easier manipulation and navigation of the catheter through tortuous vascular paths. The patent provides detailed claims and variations of the hub design. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for self-anchoring catheters and methods of use. The patent, assigned to PAVmed Inc., describes the need for catheters that can be anchored to the skin without suturing or additional anchoring devices. The invention includes a catheter with a straight section and an anchoring section that can provide traction with tissue to anchor the catheter. The patent also describes a catheter system that includes a shaping member to shape the flexible portion of the catheter into a predetermined curvature. The invention aims to prevent catheter dislodgment and the complications that can arise from it. [Extracted from the article]

Catheter Precision, Inc. has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 10, 2024. The company's SIC code is 3841, which corresponds to Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus. The filing contains 15 documents and provides contact information for the company. Form 8-K is used to report material events or corporate changes that are important to investors and have not been previously reported. SEC filings are formal documents or financial statements submitted by publicly-traded companies. For more information on this specific filing, refer to the SEC's website. [Extracted from the article]

The patent application by David Schwenninger describes a calibration system for an esophageal catheter with a balloon probe. The system aims to improve the accuracy of pressure measurement values and allow for quicker response to changing environmental conditions during ventilation. It includes a filling device, a pressure sensor, and a calibration controller that adjusts the amount of measuring fluid in the balloon probe to record esophageal pressure. The system can be used during ongoing ventilation without interrupting the process. The patent application also includes optional features and methods for calibration. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued to Becton Dickinson and Company for a needle capture safety interlock for a catheter. The invention aims to provide a more compact and efficient catheter assembly with improved needle protection. The assembly includes a catheter, a needle, a catheter hub, a needle shield, and a clip. The clip engages the collar of the catheter hub and disengages via a notch, allowing the needle shield to enclose the needle. The patent provides detailed descriptions and claims for the invention. [Extracted from the article]

Catheter Precision, Inc. has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 1, 2024. The company's SIC code is 3841, which corresponds to Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus. The filing contains 16 documents and provides contact information for the company. Form 8-K is used to report material events or corporate changes that are important to investors and have not been previously reported. SEC filings are formal documents or financial statements submitted by publicly-traded companies. For more information on this specific filing, refer to the SEC's website. [Extracted from the article]

Catheter Precision, Inc. has filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 3, 2024. The company's SIC code is 3841, which corresponds to Surgical and Medical Instruments and Apparatus. The filing contains 18 documents and provides contact information for the company. Form 8-K is used to report material events or corporate changes that are important to investors and have not been previously reported. SEC filings are formal documents or financial statements submitted by publicly-traded companies. For more information on this specific filing, refer to the SEC's website. [Extracted from the article]

Rebound Therapeutics Corporation has been issued a patent for a lighted cannula system. The patent describes a cannula system for minimally invasive surgery that includes a cannula tube with a highly polished and smooth luminal wall, as well as LED lights or other light sources focused at specific angles relative to the axis of the cannula. The system aims to improve lighting and reduce lighting requirements for cannulas used in surgery. The patent was filed on February 7, 2020, and published online on June 25, 2024. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Cook Medical Technologies LLC have submitted a patent application for an endoscope handle with a catheter loop. The invention aims to improve the functionality and ergonomics of endoscopes used in medical procedures. The scope system includes a handle that can move from a locked to an unlocked configuration, a stationary member with an elongate tube, and a movable elongate member with a tubular body. The patent application provides detailed descriptions and claims for the scope system, including features such as an access channel, channels for insufflation and irrigation, a camera, pull wires, light fibers or LEDs, and a removable handle lock. The invention seeks to enhance the usability and versatility of endoscopes for medical professionals. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited has been made available online for a catheter tip with high bond strength. The inventors have identified a problem with the weak and inconsistent bond between the distal tip and the catheter shaft in current catheters. The patent application describes an improved design for a catheter that includes a polymeric distal tip attached to the distal end of the catheter shaft, providing a stronger and more consistent bond. The application also includes alternative embodiments and methods for manufacturing the catheter. [Extracted from the article]