Medical device and methods of use

US11737650B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Timothy P. Harrah · Cambridge, US
• Christopher L. Oskin · Grafton, US
• Derrick LENZ · Pequannock, US
• Arpita Banerjee · Bengaluru, IN
• Sandesh Gavade · Kanchinakote, IN
• Abhijit Takale · Pune, IN
• Pavan Misra · Kanchinakote, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 11, 2019
• Grant date: Aug 29, 2023
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/1082
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a medical device. Systems and methods are provided for utilizing a laser to break a kidney stones into smaller fragments and/or dust, and removing particles, stone fragments and/or stone dust from a patient. The medical device may include a delivery device including a tube, and an elongate member having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the elongate member is configured to move axially relative to the tube and apply suction through the distal end.