Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090118644 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CROSSING AN OCCLUSION IN A VESSEL - The invention provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device includes an elongated core member including an outer surface, an intermediate member disposed about at least a portion of the outer surface of the core member, and a coil disposed about at least a portion of the intermediate member in the distal region. At least a portion of an outer surface of the coil can include an undulating surface in a portion of the distal region. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118675 | ELONGATE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A SHAPEABLE TIP - Medical devices and methods for manufacturing and using medical devices. An example medical device includes a core member, a tubular member coupled to the core member, and a tip member coupled to the tubular member. The tubular member may include a first section having a first outer diameter and a second section having a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter. | 05-07-2009 |
20090118704 | INTERCONNECTED RIBBON COILS, MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING AN INTERCONNECTED RIBBON COIL, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERCONNECTED RIBBON COIL - Medical devices and methods for making and using the same. An example method for manufacturing a medical device, or one or more components thereof, may include providing a tubular member and laser cutting the tubular member to define an interconnected ribbon coil. An example medical device may include a core member and an interconnected ribbon coil disposed about a portion of the core member. | 05-07-2009 |
20130116701 | GUIDE EXTENSION CATHETER - Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a guide extension catheter. The guide extension catheter may include a proximal tubular member having a lumen defined therein. A distal tubular member may be attached to the proximal tubular member. The proximal tubular member may have an outer diameter. The distal tubular member may have an inner diameter. The inner diameter of the distal tubular member may be greater than the outer diameter of the proximal tubular member. A stiffening member may be slidably disposed within the proximal tubular member. | 05-09-2013 |
20130184703 | RENAL NERVE MODULATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a renal nerve modulation device. The renal nerve modulation device may include an elongate catheter shaft having a distal portion. An ablation member may be coupled to the distal portion. The catheter shaft may have a slotted portion having a plurality of slots formed therein. At least some of the slots formed in the slotted portion may define a plurality of beams in the slotted portion that extend along the slotted portion and that are aligned in a wave pattern. | 07-18-2013 |
20140094787 | FLEXIBLE RENAL NERVE MODULATION DEVICE - Renal nerve modulation devices and methods for making and using renal nerve ablation devices are disclosed. An example renal nerve modulation device may include elongate catheter shaft having a distal portion. One or more tubular shafts may be disposed within the catheter shaft. Each of the tubular shafts may include a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending therebetween. Each of the tubular shafts may also include a slotted portion having a plurality of slots formed therein. The slots may define a preferential zone of bending in a predetermined direction. Each of the tubular shafts may also an actuation member that is configured to shift the tubular shaft between a first configuration and a bent configuration. An ablation member may be coupled to the distal portion. | 04-03-2014 |
20140135789 | GUIDE CATHETER OCCLUSION BALLOON WITH ACTIVE INFLATION - Various embodiments concern a guide catheter for delivery of an implantable lead within the coronary vein. Such a guide catheter can comprise a tubular body having a main lumen and at least one preformed bend. The tubular body can comprise a liner defining an inner surface, braiding circumferentially surrounding the liner, a jacket covering the braiding and defining an exterior surface of the tubular body, and a plurality of inflation tubes embedded within the jacket. The guide catheter can include a balloon mounted on the tubular body, each of the plurality of inflation tubes in communication with the balloon. The guide catheter can further include a hub providing access to the main lumen, the hub comprising a first port for introduction of contrast media into the main lumen and a second port in communication with the plurality of inflation tubes. | 05-15-2014 |
20150297763 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THERAPEUTIC HEAT TREATMENT - A microparticle includes a plurality of magnetic nanoparticles having a Curie temperature between 40° and 100° C. The microparticle further includes a biocompatible polymer and/or biocompatible ceramic and a plurality of radiopaque nanoparticles. | 10-22-2015 |