Apparatus for anchoring an intravascular device along a guidewire

US8152832B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Mel Beulke · Bloomington, US
• Thomas E. Broome · Shakopee, US
• Robert L. Cassell · Carlos, US
• John Daniel · Fremont, US
• Alan Eskuri · Hanover, US
• James Hansen · Winnetka, US
• Gary Kostur · Golden Valley, US
• Douglas B. P. Molland · Tonka Bay, US
• Scott R. Smith · Chaska, US
• Jeffrey H. Vogel · Brooklyn Park, US
• Anthony C. Vrba · Maple Grove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 10, 2007
• Grant date: Apr 10, 2012
• Expiry date: Apr 10, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2230/0067
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Anchoring mechanisms for releasably securing an intravascular device along an elongated member such as a guidewire or catheter. The anchoring mechanism may include an object that can be actuated between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the anchoring mechanism is slidably and rotationally disposed about the elongated member. In the locked position, the anchoring mechanism is releasably secured to the elongated member, preventing movement thereon. A placement mechanism such as a tubular member can be utilized to actuate the anchoring mechanism between the unlocked and locked positions.