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1.

DELTA VOLTAGE HYBRID BATTERY FUEL GAUGE

      
Application Number 17933912
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ji, Gang

Abstract

Example devices and techniques are described herein for determining a relative state-of-charge of a battery. An example device includes memory, a battery, a temperature sensor and processing circuitry coupled to the memory and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may be configured to sense a battery temperature. The processing circuitry may be configured to estimate an end-of-discharge state-of-charge of the battery. The processing circuitry may be configured to estimate a remaining capacity of the battery. The processing circuitry may be configured to estimate a full charge capacity of the battery. The processing circuitry may be configured to estimate a relative state-of-charge of the battery and generate a representation of the estimate of the relative state-of-charge of the battery for output.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
  • G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
  • G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

2.

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF MULTI-COIL ARRAY FOR APPLICATIONS IN RECHARGE SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18263170
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-24
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Fried, Andrew Thomas
  • Gaddam, Venkat R.
  • Otteson, Brett
  • Monson, Robert J.
  • Mehra, Ashutosh
  • Komarek, Jacob P.
  • Hawley, Sandra L.
  • Olmschenk, Derek J.
  • Hammond, Jacob L.

Abstract

A system that includes a power transmitting antenna (124) with a coiled conductor defined by a first axis and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, where a single plane comprises the first axis and the second axis. The system includes a support layer (140, 142) comprising: a substantially planar top surface and a substantially planar bottom surface opposite the substantially planar top surface arranged parallel to the plane. The support layer also comprises a material with a predetermined resiliency. The support layer is configured to support a mass of a user and maintain a predetermined spacing between the plane of the power transmitting antenna and the user during compression of the material from the mass of the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
  • H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices

3.

ACUTE HEALTH EVENT DETECTION DURING DRUG LOADING

      
Application Number US2023032673
Publication Number 2024/059160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rajagopal, Gautham
  • Rapallini, Leonardo
  • Cho, Yong K.
  • Cheng, Alan
  • Krause, Paul G.
  • Sarkar, Shantanu
  • Ousdigian, Kevin T.
  • Gillberg, Jeffrey M.
  • Landman, Sean R.
  • Kadrolkar, Abhijit

Abstract

A system comprises a cloud computing system, a computing device, and a sensor device. The sensor device is configured to sense an electrocardiogram of the patient, detect a ventricular tachyarrhythmia based on sensed electrocardiogram, and wirelessly communicate with the computing device in response to the detection of the ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Based on the wireless communication from the sensor device, the computing device is configured to at least one of output a local alarm or transmit an alert to an emergency medical service via the cloud computing system. Processing circuitry of at least one of the sensor device, the computing device, or the cloud computing system is configured to determine QT intervals based on the electrocardiogram, and transmit a message indicating QT prolongation of the patient to a clinician based on a determination that the QT intervals satisfy one or more QT prolongation criteria.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/36 - Detecting PQ interval, PR interval or QT interval
  • A61B 5/363 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia

4.

CAPSULE WITH MARKERS FOR ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT

      
Application Number IB2023059089
Publication Number 2024/057228
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cullinan, Jack Francis
  • Francis, David
  • Sheahan, Edmond Gerard
  • Conerney, Mike Francis

Abstract

A capsule of a delivery system for a transcatheter heart valve prosthesis includes markers for rotationally orienting the capsule within a native valve. The capsule includes markers that are sized and located on the capsule such that when viewed in a cusp overlap viewing angle image, the markers indicate whether the capsule is in a desired rotational orientation. Methods for rotationally aligning a capsule of a delivery system containing a transcatheter heart valve prosthesis within a native valve are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

SEGMENT-BASED MACHINE LEARNING MODEL CLASSIFICATION OF HEALTH EVENTS

      
Application Number US2023032517
Publication Number 2024/059054
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gillberg, Jeffrey M.
  • Sarkar, Shantanu
  • Ousdigian, Kevin T.
  • Kadrolkar, Abhijit
  • Landman, Sean R.

Abstract

A computing device comprises communication circuitry configured to wirelessly communicate with a sensor device, one or more output devices, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive episode data for an acute health event detected by the sensor device via the communication circuitry, the episode data transmitted by the sensor device in response to detecting the acute health event. The processing circuitry is configured to apply one or more machine learning models to each segment of a plurality of segments of the episode data to determine a respective classification of a plurality of predetermined classifications for each segment of the plurality of segments, determine a classification of the acute health event from the plurality of predetermined classifications based on the respective classifications of the plurality of segments, and determine whether to control the one or more output devices to output an alarm based on the classification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/29 - Invasive for permanent or long-term implantation
  • A61B 5/33 - Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG] specially adapted for cooperation with other devices
  • A61B 5/363 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

6.

ADAPTIVE USER VERIFICATION OF ACUTE HEALTH EVENTS

      
Application Number US2023032589
Publication Number 2024/059101
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ousdigian, Kevin T.
  • Cho, Yong K.
  • Gillberg, Jeffrey M.
  • Kadrolkar, Abhijit
  • Landman, Sean R.
  • Rajagopal, Gautham
  • Sarkar, Shantanu
  • Siegfried, David I.

Abstract

A computing device comprises communication circuitry configured to wirelessly communicate with a sensor device on a patient or implanted within the patient, one or more output devices, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive episode data for an acute health event detected by the sensor device via the communication circuitry, the episode data transmitted by the sensor device in response to detecting the acute health event, determine an alarm context in response to receiving the episode data, configure an alarm for the acute health event based on the alarm context, and control the one or more output devices to output the alarm configured based on the alarm context.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/346 - Analysis of electrocardiograms
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

7.

RADIATION TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023017897
Publication Number 2024/058825
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delahunty, James
  • Kelly, Brian J.

Abstract

In one example, a medical system includes a memory; and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory, the processing circuitry being configured to: obtain, during performance of a procedure in a catheterization lab on a patient, data representing a radiation exposure of a person in the catheterization lab; and generate, based on the data representing the radiation exposure, an exposure report for the person.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
  • A61B 6/03 - Computerised tomographs
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

8.

STENT GRAFT WITH LOW PROFILE PASSIVE SEALING SKIRT AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2023032898
Publication Number 2024/059283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-15
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shipley, Adam J.
  • Hovest, Torey
  • Owenson, Caitlin M.
  • Nigade, Anish Sanjay
  • Claessens, Steven Michael
  • Griswold, Erik C.
  • Nanu, Lijin Rajendran
  • Perkins, Keith, D

Abstract

The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to a method including providing a sealing stent graft. The sealing stent graft includes a graft material, a stent coupled to the graft material, a sealing skirt of the graft material lying flat on the stent, and a collapsing suture coupled to the graft material. The method further includes expanding the stent to cause the collapsing suture to collapse the sealing skirt. Accordingly, the sealing skirt lies flat and does not impact the packing density of sealing stent graft when in a delivery configuration. During deployment, the collapse of the sealing skirt causes the sealing skirt to protrude radially outward. This thickening of the sealing skirt improves sealing of the sealing stent graft with other structures, e.g., vessels.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

VIRTUAL PROCEDURE MODELING, RISK ASSESSMENT AND PRESENTATION

      
Application Number US2023024612
Publication Number 2024/058836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delahunty, James
  • Kelly, Brian J.
  • Zalewski, Jeffrey M.

Abstract

Example systems and techniques are disclosed that may determine at least one treatment strategy for a lesion. An example system may include memory configured to store a plurality of treatment pathways and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine the plurality of treatment pathways. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine, for each respective treatment pathway of the plurality of treatment pathways, one or more respective predicted effectiveness indicators, one or more respective predicted risks, and a respective confidence level associated with at least one of the respective predictions. The processing circuitry may be configured to output for display the plurality of treatment pathways, and the one or more respective predicted effectiveness indicators, the one or more respective predicted risks, and the respective confidence level associated with at least one of the respective predictions for each respective treatment pathway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients

10.

PROCEDURE INFORMATION OVERLAY OVER ANGIOGRAPHY DATA

      
Application Number US2023024613
Publication Number 2024/058837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delahunty, James
  • Kelly, Brian J.
  • Zalewski, Jeffrey M.

Abstract

Example systems and techniques are disclosed that may determine at least one treatment strategy for a lesion. An example system may include memory configured to store clinical guidance and/or informatics for a PCI procedure and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine the plurality of treatment pathways. The processing circuitry may be configured to obtain angiogram imaging data of a coronary vasculature of a patient. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine the clinical guidance and/or informatics based at least in part on the angiogram imaging data. The processing circuitry may be configured to output for display the angiogram imaging data and at least a portion of the clinical guidance and/or informatics, wherein the at least a portion of the clinical guidance and/or informatics is overlaid onto the angiogram imaging data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 6/03 - Computerised tomographs
  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
  • A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
  • A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges

11.

ASSEMBLY OF MEDICAL IMAGES FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES TO CREATE A 3-DIMENSIONAL MODEL

      
Application Number US2023024610
Publication Number 2024/058835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-06
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delahunty, James
  • Kelly, Brian J.
  • Zalewski, Jeffrey M.

Abstract

Example systems and techniques are disclosed that may determine a three- dimensional (3D) model of a coronary vasculature of a patient. An example system may include memory configured to store the 3D model and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The processing circuitry may be configured to obtain first fluoroscopy imaging data from a first viewing angle and obtain second fluoroscopy imaging data from a second viewing angle. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine the 3D model of the coronary vasculature of the patient based on the first fluoroscopy imaging data and the second fluoroscopy imaging data. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain additional imaging data from one or more imagers other than a fluoroscopy imager and update the 3D model based on the additional imaging data. The processing circuitry may be configured to output for display a representation of the 3D model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
  • A61B 6/03 - Computerised tomographs
  • G06T 17/00 - 3D modelling for computer graphics
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders

12.

MULTIMODAL STIMULATION CONTROL BASED ON ECAPS

      
Application Number 18257076
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dinsmoor, David A.
  • Vallejo, Ricardo
  • Hageman, Kristin N.
  • Bink, Hank
  • Skerker, Abigail Lauren

Abstract

Systems, devices, and techniques for adjusting electrical stimulation based on sensed ECAP signals. For example, processing circuitry is configured to control delivery of a first train of electrical stimulation pulses at a first frequency to a first target tissue and control delivery of a second train of electrical stimulation pulses at a second frequency to a second target tissue different from the first target tissue. The processing circuitry can also receive an ECAP signal elicited by a pulse of the second train of electrical stimulation pulses, adjust, based on the ECAP signal, a first value of a parameter that at least partially defines the first tram of electrical stimulation pulses to a second value, and, responsive to adjusting the first value of the parameter to the second value, control delivery of subsequent pulses of the first tram of electrical stimulation pulses according to the second value of the parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers

13.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM GAIN ADJUSTMENT

      
Application Number 18520232
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Reisfeld, Erin N.
  • Green, Joseph C.
  • Wyszynski, Ryan D.

Abstract

A method comprises identifying P-waves within a cardiac signal stored by a medical device for a cardiac episode detected by the medical device, and calculating a gain factor for display of the cardiac signal based on the identified P-waves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/349 - Detecting specific parameters of the electrocardiograph cycle
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/287 - Holders for multiple electrodes, e.g. electrode catheters for electrophysiological study [EPS]
  • A61B 5/339 - Displays specially adapted therefor
  • A61B 5/352 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus; Estimating R-R interval

14.

MEDICAL DEVICE ANCHORING

      
Application Number 18513762
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duijsens, Victor
  • Dimovski, Carmen
  • Kratoski, Paul S.
  • Ricci, Joseph P.
  • Van Venrooij, Paulus C.

Abstract

An apparatus for fastening around a cranial burr hole includes a substantially flat core and a shell encapsulating a ring portion of the core. The shell defines an orifice substantially centered within the ring portion, and has a contoured lower surface to match the cranial curvature. Pliable arms of the core extend laterally from the ring portion, each being terminated by a fastener member. A central portion of a placement tool for the apparatus has a lower part configured to extend through the apparatus orifice, and an upper part from which first and second arms of the tool extend laterally. Each tool arm is terminated with a receptacle to hold a bone screw, and, when the tool central portion lower part extends through the apparatus orifice, each receptacle aligns with a corresponding fastener member, and lower openings of the receptacles are generally oriented along the contoured lower surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • A61B 90/11 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges for stereotaxic surgery, e.g. frame-based stereotaxis with guides for needles or instruments, e.g. arcuate slides or ball joints
  • A61M 25/04 - Holding devices, e.g. on the body in the body, e.g. expansible

15.

ROBOTICALLY-ASSISTED DRUG DELIVERY

      
Application Number 17948469
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duclos, Brian A.
  • Sharma, Vinod

Abstract

A system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions thereon. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: infuse a substance into a target object, via an infusion device, according to a first flow rate; set a second flow rate associated with infusing the substance into the target object, based on a withdrawal rate of the infusion device from the target object; and infuse the substance into the target object based on the second flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection

16.

STENTED PROSTHESIS DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING TORQUE SHAFT

      
Application Number 18520222
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcguinn, Alan
  • Lehmann, Luke
  • Falk, Wayne

Abstract

Delivery devices for delivering a stented prosthesis to a target site are disclosed. Certain disclosed delivery devices include a handle assembly including an actuator, a shaft assembly interconnected to the handle assembly, and are configured to releasably retain the stented prosthesis to the delivery device with at least one elongate tension member. The delivery devices further include a torque shaft that is configured to apply and adjust the amount of tension in the each tension member. For example, the torque shaft can be configured to wind and unwind each elongate tension member around the torque shaft to correspondingly compress and expand the stented prosthesis. The torque shaft can be controlled with an actuator provided in the handle assembly, for example. In some embodiments, the actuator is further configured to axially move the torque shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
  • A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts

17.

SURGICAL DRAPING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME

      
Application Number 18522021
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beale, Jeffrey W.
  • Fields, Robert Andrew
  • Hynes, Richard
  • Morrison, Matthew

Abstract

A surgical draping system includes an under-draping, an over-draping, and a connecting draping connected by the under-draping and the over-draping. The surgical draping system is used to establish and maintain a surgical corridor to a surgical site or sites on a patient supported by a surgical table. The surgical draping system can accommodate rotation of the patient on the surgical table, such that the sterile surgical corridor is maintained even during such rotation. The sterile surgical corridor extends through an aperture formed in the over-draping, through an enclosed passageway formed through the connecting draping, and through an aperture formed in the under-draping.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

COMBINED MACHINE LEARNING AND NON-MACHINE LEARNING HEALTH EVENT CLASSIFICATION

      
Application Number US2023032504
Publication Number 2024/059048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gillberg, Jeffrey, M.
  • Sarkar, Shantanu
  • Ousdigian, Kevin, T.
  • Kadrolkar, Abhijit
  • Landman, Sean, R.

Abstract

A computing device comprises communication circuitry configured to wirelessly communicate with a sensor device on a patient or implanted within the patient, one or more output devices, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive episode data for an acute health event detected by the sensor device via the communication circuitry, the episode data transmitted by the sensor device in response to detecting the acute health event. The processing circuitry is configured to classify the acute health event as one of a plurality of classifications by at least applying one or more machine learning models to each segment of a plurality of segments of the episode data, and applying one or more non¬ machine learning rules to each segment of the plurality of segments. The processing circuitry is configured to determine whether to control the one or more output devices to output an alarm based on the classification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/363 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia
  • A61B 5/29 - Invasive for permanent or long-term implantation
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • A61B 5/33 - Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG] specially adapted for cooperation with other devices

19.

CLINICAL DEVICE TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023017914
Publication Number 2024/058826
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-07
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delahunty, James
  • Kelly, Brian J.
  • Zalewski, Jeffrey M.

Abstract

In one example, a medical system includes a memory; and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory, the processing circuitry being configured to: obtain, during performance of a procedure in a catheterization lab on a patient, data representing an operating parameter of a medical component, the medical component comprising a medical device or a pharmacological agent; and generate, based on the data representing the operating parameter, procedure records of the procedure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
  • G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
  • G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
  • G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgery; Manipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery

20.

CATHETER SYSTEM FOR TREATING CALCIFIED PLAQUE

      
Application Number US2023032537
Publication Number 2024/059067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jamous, Aram
  • Jassim, Meriam Zahraa W.
  • Walsh, Cian
  • Twohig, Eoghan D.
  • Hansen, Bryan S.
  • Rodgers, Michael P.

Abstract

A catheter system may include a longitudinal pressure wave generator that generates a longitudinal pressure wave. The longitudinal pressure wave generator may be couplable to the proximal end portion of a catheter body to enable delivery of the generated longitudinal pressure wave to the catheter body. The catheter body may be configured to enable the longitudinal pressure wave from the longitudinal pressure wave generator to propagate therethough toward the distal end portion of the catheter body and deliver the propagated longitudinal pressure wave to the calcified plaque at the treatment site. A catheter system may include a treatment member body and a plurality of fins coupled to the treatment member body. The plurality of fins are deployable using an actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/22 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for

21.

REVEAL LINQ

      
Serial Number 98454020
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-18
Owner Medtronic, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer software and mobile applications incorporating AI algorithms used to operate and manage medical monitors; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications incorporating AI algorithms used to analyze, monitor and transmit information regarding cardiac conditions, activities and events; Feature of downloadable computer software and mobile applications, namely, software containing algorithms for analyzing, monitoring and transmitting information regarding cardiac conditions, activities and events; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications for analyzing patient data to identify risk of stroke; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications for analyzing patient data to detect stroke; Downloadable computer software and mobile applications for analyzing patient data to detect atrial fibrillation

22.

SIMPLERA

      
Serial Number 98451325
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Owner Medtronic MiniMed, Inc ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Downloadable mobile software and mobile applications used to measure, collect, transmit, monitor and analyze blood glucose and patient data from glucose monitors; downloadable mobile software and mobile applications used for the monitoring and treatment of diabetes and used to monitor and operate glucose monitors; and wireless radio transmitters and receivers used with the foregoing Blood glucose meters; blood glucose monitoring units comprised of devices for monitoring blood glucose for medical purposes, blood sensors and radio transmitters sold as a unit therewith

23.

MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ATRIOVENTRICULAR SYNCHRONY

      
Application Number 18508142
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ganion, Vincent P.
  • Grinberg, Yanina
  • Solheim, Paul R.

Abstract

A medical device is configured to sense a cardiac signal that includes far field ventricular event signals and determine a ventricular activity metric from the sensed cardiac signal. The ventricular activity metric may be representative of a ventricular rate or an atrioventricular time interval. The medical device is configured to determine an atrioventricular synchrony metric based on the ventricular activity metric and generate an output based on the atrioventricular synchrony metric. The device may include a memory configured to store data corresponding to the atrioventricular synchrony metric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/365 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential
  • A61N 1/368 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential comprising more than one electrode co-operating with different heart regions
  • A61N 1/37 - Monitoring; Protecting

24.

PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE WITH NON-ABRASIVE OUTFLOW REGION

      
Application Number 18452794
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Peterson, Justin R.
  • Kari, Stuart E.

Abstract

The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to a valve prosthesis including a one piece molded prosthetic valve and a stent structure having an outflow crown ring. The outflow crown ring includes inferior crowns, superior crowns, and outflow crown struts connected to the superior crowns and the inferior crowns. An internal radius of the superior crowns is within the range of 0.3 to 0.5 millimeters (mm). The internal radius of the superior crowns is made sufficiently large to prevent flaring outward of the superior crowns on deployment and to make the superior crowns atraumatic. This reduces and essentially eliminates the chance of contact with the aortic sinus or the ascending aorta. Further, in the event there is contact, the atraumatic shape of the superior crowns minimizes the abrasion of the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

25.

DELIVERY CATHETER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18512622
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-17
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor Duffy, Niall F.

Abstract

A delivery system for prosthetic medical devices. The delivery system may include a delivery system configured to be driven between a containment configuration and a deployment configuration. The delivery system may be configured to cause relative motion between a delivery capsule and a prosthetic device within the delivery capsule. The delivery system may include a first fluid pathway and a second fluid pathway and may be configured to switch between the first fluid pathway and the second fluid pathway as the delivery system transitions toward a deployment configuration. The delivery system may include a recapture circuit configured to enable the delivery system to recapture a prosthetic device using the delivery capsule.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
  • A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
  • A61F 2/966 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve with relative longitudinal movement between outer sleeve and prosthesis, e.g. using a push rod
  • A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters

26.

DISTAL AORTIC STENT GRAFT ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18515578
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Perkins, Keith
  • Borglin, Zachary
  • Stiger, Mark
  • Benton, Julie
  • Claessens, Steven
  • Rowe, Travis
  • Young, Mark

Abstract

A distal aortic stent graft assembly including a main body having a proximal end and a distal end. The main body defines a peripheral opening. The proximal end defines a proximal opening. The distal end defines a distal opening. The proximal opening and the distal opening are configured to perfuse blood through the main body when the main body is in a deployed state. The distal aortic stent graft assembly further includes a coupling extending radially from the main body and corresponding to the opening in the main body. The coupling is configured to align with a blood vessel and perfuse blood through the coupling when the coupling is in the deployed state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/90 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elements; Stents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure
  • A61F 2/07 - Stent-grafts
  • A61F 2/852 - Two or more distinct overlapping stents
  • A61F 2/856 - Single tubular stent with side portal passage
  • A61F 2/89 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elements; Stents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure the wire-like elements comprising two or more adjacent rings flexibly connected by separate members

27.

SEMI-CIRCULAR ABLATION CATHETER

      
Application Number 18517990
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-22
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic Ablation Frontiers LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Corvi, Timothy J.
  • Roman, Ricardo D.

Abstract

A medical device is disclosed, including a handle assembly; an elongate body coupled to the handle assembly, the elongate body defining a guide wire lumen therethrough; and a substantially semi-circular electrode array coupled to the elongate body. The device may include a substantially rigid shaft extending distally from the elongate body and defining a lumen therethrough, the shaft including a substantially rigid segment, and a flexible coil coaxial with and extending distally from the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

SURGICAL FRAME INCLUDING MAIN BEAM FOR FACILITATING PATIENT ACCESS

      
Application Number 18515211
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lim, Roy K.
  • Morrison, Matthew M.
  • Mcgahan, Thomas V.
  • Hynes, Richard A.

Abstract

A surgical positioning frame for supporting a patient includes a main beam having an axis of rotation relative to support structures. The main beam rotates the patient between a prone position and a lateral position. The main beam including a conforming main beam portion extending between the first and second support arms. The conforming main beam is preferably configured to allow a surgeon access to one lateral side of the patient and a surgical assistant access to the other lateral side of the patient with limited interference thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces
  • A61G 13/04 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis
  • A61G 13/08 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor the table being divided into different adjustable sections

29.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAMPLING A FLUID

      
Application Number 18229848
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-03
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Roegge, Cindy S.
  • Page, Linda M.

Abstract

Systems and methods for sampling a fluid is provided. The system may include a port implanted in a patient and a catheter implanted in the patient and in fluid communication with the port. The catheter may enable fluid sampling from the patient and delivery of the fluid sample via the port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 10/00 - Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
  • A61M 39/02 - Access sites

30.

TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE PROTHESIS AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING

      
Application Number 18356729
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kibria, Alkindi
  • Olney, Karl L.
  • Garde, Kshitija P.
  • Tran, Kelly T.
  • Leung, Philip C.
  • Luu, Ashlee A.
  • Cheshko, Tasha
  • Woen, Veronica L.
  • Casley, Mark
  • Kim, Ambar A.
  • Dinh, Thuy Linh

Abstract

A transcatheter heart valve prosthesis and a method of assembling the transcatheter heart valve prosthesis are disclosed. The heart valve prosthesis includes a valve-skirt assembly having an inner skirt, a frame, an outer wrap backing and an outer wrap. The method includes: tacking the valve-skirt assembly within the frame; attaching the inner skirt below commissure posts of the frame; attaching commissures of the valve component to the commissure posts; attaching a plurality of outer wrap backings to the inner skirt; attaching the outer wrap backings and the inner skirt to the frame; attaching tissue bumpers to struts in an outflow section of the frame; attaching an outer wrap and the inner skirt to the frame; attaching the outer wrap to the inner skirt proximate inflow edges thereof; and attaching the outer wrap to the inner skirt and to the outer wrap backings proximate respective outflow edges thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

ATRIAL ARRHYTHMIA EPISODE DETECTION IN A CARDIAC MEDICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18516695
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Higgins, Elise J.
  • Brown, Mark L.
  • Cao, Jian

Abstract

A medical device is configured to detect an atrial tachyarrhythmia episode. The device senses a cardiac signal, identifies R-waves in the cardiac signal attendant ventricular depolarizations and determines classification factors from the R-waves identified over a predetermined time period. The device classifies the predetermined time period as one of unclassified, atrial tachyarrhythmia and non-atrial tachyarrhythmia by comparing the determined classification factors to classification criteria. A classification criterion is adjusted from a first classification criterion to a second classification criterion after at least one time period being classified as atrial tachyarrhythmia. An atrial tachyarrhythmia episode is detected by the device in response to at least one subsequent time period being classified as atrial tachyarrhythmia based on the adjusted classification criterion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/363 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
  • A61B 5/287 - Holders for multiple electrodes, e.g. electrode catheters for electrophysiological study [EPS]
  • A61B 5/316 - Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods
  • A61B 5/352 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus; Estimating R-R interval
  • A61B 5/361 - Detecting fibrillation
  • A61N 1/39 - Heart defibrillators

32.

SOLID SOLUTION COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CANNABIDIOLS

      
Application Number 18513436
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-17
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sherman, Ethan G.
  • Chen, Wei
  • Guenther, Denise E.

Abstract

An implantable article comprising a dissolvable sponge derived from the mixture of chitosan, a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharides. The polysaccharides have different number average molecular weight characteristics to enable the control of the mechanical features of the sponge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 24/00 - Surgical adhesives or cements; Adhesives for colostomy devices
  • A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tampons; Accessories therefor
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
  • A61L 15/22 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing macromolecular materials
  • A61L 24/04 - Surgical adhesives or cements; Adhesives for colostomy devices containing macromolecular materials
  • A61L 24/08 - Polysaccharides
  • A61L 31/04 - Macromolecular materials
  • A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
  • A61L 31/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
  • B65B 55/16 - Sterilising contents prior to, or during, packaging by irradiation
  • B65B 63/08 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for heating or cooling articles or materials to facilitate packaging

33.

IN-SITU FENESTRATION DEVICES WITH ULTRASONIC CUTTER

      
Application Number 18368408
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Darekar, Yogesh A.
  • Elgamil, Amal
  • Franke, Christina E.
  • Mauch, Kevin M.
  • Nigade, Anish S.

Abstract

An in-situ fenestration device. The device includes a sheath, a sonic catheter extending with the sheath and having a cutting tool at a distal section thereof, and a balloon catheter extending within the sonic catheter. The cutting tool of the sonic catheter is configured to cut a fenestration in a graft material at a fenestration site of a stent graft upon being energized with ultrasonic energy at a cutting frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/32 - Surgical cutting instruments
  • A61B 17/22 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
  • A61F 2/07 - Stent-grafts

34.

HEART VALVE PROSTHESES INCLUDING TORQUE ANCHORING MECHANISMS AND DELIVERY DEVICES FOR THE HEART VALVE PROSTHESES

      
Application Number 18510434
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-15
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lally, Marian
  • Griffin, Patrick
  • Mccartney, Luke

Abstract

A delivery device for delivery and deployment of a heart valve prosthesis with a torque anchoring mechanism includes a balloon having a shaped surface configured to engage a corresponding shaped surface of the heart valve prosthesis. The balloon is configured to rotate about a central longitudinal axis of the delivery device to rotate the heart valve prosthesis.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023058572
Publication Number 2024/052762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor Rezach, William

Abstract

A spinal implant comprises a collar, and a collet including an outer surface and an inner surface. The collet is connectable with a shaft. A crown includes a surface configured for disposal of a spinal rod. The collet is disposed with the collar such that the inner surface frictionally engages the spinal rod to capture the spinal rod with the crown. In some embodiments, implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

ELECTRODE SELECTION BASED ON IMPEDANCE FOR SENSING OR STIMULATION

      
Application Number 18260910
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dinsmoor, David A.
  • Hincapie, Juan G.

Abstract

An example medical device includes processing circuitry configured to determine an electrode impedance value for each of one or more electrodes of a lead coupled to the medical device, identify one or more of the electrodes having electrode impedance values that are greater than electrode impedance values of other electrodes of the lead, from the identified one or more electrodes, determine a recommendation of electrodes to use for sensing a signal, and output information indicative of the recommendation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61N 1/04 - Electrodes
  • A61N 1/08 - Arrangements or circuits for monitoring, protecting, controlling or indicating

37.

FACILITATING TRUSTED PAIRING OF AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18507514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yoder, Matthew R.
  • Kivi, Gary P.
  • Sanden, Richard A.
  • Zhang, Bo
  • Dorphy, Eric Daniel James

Abstract

Systems, apparatus, methods and computer-readable storage media facilitating trusted pairing between an implantable medical device (IMD) and an external device are provided. In one embodiment, an IMD includes a housing configured to be implanted within a patient, a memory and circuitry within the housing and a processor that executes executable components stored in the memory. The executable components can include: a communication component configured to initiate establishing a telemetry connection with an external device in accordance with a first telemetry protocol based on reception of a request, from the external device, to establish the telemetry connection with the IMD using the first telemetry protocol; and a validation component configured to restrict establishment of the telemetry connection with the external device in accordance with the first telemetry protocol based on reception of validation information from the external device, wherein provision of the validation information is excluded from the first telemetry protocol.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • H04W 12/041 - Key generation or derivation
  • H04W 12/0431 - Key distribution or pre-distribution; Key agreement
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
  • H04W 12/50 - Secure pairing of devices

38.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR CARDIAC EVENT SENSING

      
Application Number 18509215
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sheldon, Todd J.
  • Escalante, Keelia M.
  • Herr, Greggory R.
  • Pronovici, Juliana E.
  • Splett, Vincent E.

Abstract

A medical device includes a motion sensor configured to produce a motion signal and a control circuit configured to set sensing control parameters and sense atrial events from the motion signal during ventricular cycles according to the sensing control parameters. In some examples, the control circuit is configured to determine a feature of the motion signal for at least some ventricular cycles, determine a metric of the motion signal based on the determined features, and adjust at least one of the sensing control parameters based on the metric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/365 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential
  • A61N 1/02 - Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor - Details
  • A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
  • G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment

39.

IDENTIFYING EJECTION FRACTION USING A SINGLE LEAD CARDIAC ELECTROGRAM SENSED BY A MEDICAL DEVICE

      
Application Number US2023028168
Publication Number 2024/049563
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vasudevan Jalaja, Neethu Lekshmi
  • Landman, Sean R.
  • Sarkar, Shantanu
  • Redemske, Jodi L.

Abstract

An example system for determining reduced ejection fraction includes two or more electrodes forming a single lead configured to capture a cardiac electrogram (EGM) signal of a patient, circuitry configured to: convert the EGM signal to a time -frequency domain using a continuous wavelet transform; and apply the converted EGM signal to a convolutional neural network to determine one or more of an amount of ejection fraction or a classification of ejection fraction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
  • A61B 5/346 - Analysis of electrocardiograms
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

40.

MULTI-MODALITY BALLOON CATHETER INCLUDING LITHOTRIPSY BALLOON

      
Application Number US2023031385
Publication Number 2024/049814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rengarajan, Ramji
  • Wen, Jie

Abstract

A multi-modality catheter is configured to treat a calcified lesion of a body lumen. The multi-modality catheter includes an integrated intravascular lithotripsy balloon and second treatment balloon. The intravascular lithotripsy balloon includes a shock wave emitter to produce a shock wave for modifying the calcified lesion. The second treatment balloon is configured to treat the calcified lesion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/22 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for

41.

TISSUE RETRACTOR HAVING OPERATIVE CORRIDOR FORMED BY DILATOR AND BLADES

      
Application Number IB2023058417
Publication Number 2024/047485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor Josse, Loic

Abstract

A system for forming an operative corridor with a dilator, a first blade, and a second blade is disclosed. The dilator may include a hollow body having an interior surface and an exterior neuromonitoring surface and the interior surface may define an interior passageway and the exterior surface may defined a first working surface and a first attachment surface. The first working surface may be configured to contact patient skin and the attachment surface may be configured to directly couple to the first blade and the second blade. The operative corridor of the system may be defined by the first working surface of the dilator, the second working surface of the first blade, and the third working surface of the second blade. Additionally, the system may be configured for use with a tissue retractor and the dilator, first blade, and second blade may be simultaneously insert within patient tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61B 90/57 - Accessory clamps
  • A61B 5/24 - Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
  • A61B 17/70 - Spinal positioners or stabilisers
  • A61M 29/00 - Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies

42.

IN-BAND TELEMETRY FOR DEVICE LONGEVITY

      
Application Number 18461957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mehra, Ashutosh
  • Torgerson, Nathan A.
  • Gaddam, Venkat R.
  • Lai, Arthur K.
  • Bechara, Bernard P.
  • Anderson, Joel A.
  • Johnson, Brent P.
  • Webster, Trevor D.
  • Shongwe, Mandla T.
  • Moran, Cesar G.
  • Nowell, Jr., Charles M.

Abstract

A medical device includes wake circuitry and telemetry circuitry. The wake circuitry is configured to receive a first set of data from a device associated with the medical device, where the first set of data is received at a frequency band. The wake circuitry is configured to output a set of pulses based on the first set of data. The wake circuitry is configured to detect a data pattern using the set of pulses. The wake circuitry is configured to output an activation signal in response to a determination that the data pattern satisfies a data pattern requirement. The telemetry circuitry is configured to output a second set of data in response to receiving the activation signal. The second set of data is transmitted at the frequency band. The telemetry circuitry is configured to establish a communication session with the device using the second set of data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
  • A61N 1/378 - Electrical supply
  • G08C 17/02 - Arrangements for transmitting signals characterised by the use of a wireless electrical link using a radio link

43.

RECYCLABLE DEVICE FOR DEPLOYING TRANSCUTANEOUS SENSORS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY

      
Application Number 17930176
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC. (USA)
Inventor Garai, Ellis

Abstract

A deployment device for deploying a transcutaneous sensor in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology includes a housing including a plunger, a frame, and a cap. The deployment device further includes a spring and a carrier within the housing. The frame defines a deployment window through which the carrier is configured to move the transcutaneous device into contact with a target surface of a subject. This can occur at least partially in response to the frame moving in a second direction relative to the plunger, the second direction being opposite the first direction. The deployment device also include a stop that, when engaged, is configured block separation of the cap from the plunger, thereby enabling the spring to be removed from the housing. The stop is configured to disengage at least partially in response to the frame moving in the second direction relative to the plunger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 5/31 - Syringes - Details
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61M 5/34 - Constructions for connecting the needle

44.

VALVE PROSTHESIS HAVING A RADIALLY EXPANDABLE SLEEVE INTEGRATED THEREON FOR DELIVERY AND PREVENTION OF PARAVALVULAR LEAKAGE

      
Application Number 18308062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-27
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rothstein, Paul
  • Anderson, Marc
  • Ruddy, Laura
  • Carroll, Grainne

Abstract

A delivery system includes an elongated shaft component, a self-expanding valve prosthesis, at least one cinching suture, and a radially-expandable sleeve. The valve prosthesis is disposed over a distal portion of the elongated shaft component and includes a compressed configuration for delivery and an expanded configuration for deployment. The at least one cinching suture removably couples the valve prosthesis to the elongated shaft component and radially compresses the valve prosthesis into the compressed configuration for delivery. The sleeve is secured to and encircles an outer surface of the valve prosthesis. The sleeve has a delivery state with a first diameter extending over a full length of the valve prosthesis in the compressed configuration and a deployed state with a greater second diameter extending over the full length of the valve prosthesis in the expanded configuration. The sleeve is configured to prevent paravalvular leakage in situ in the deployed state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
  • A61F 2/844 - Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents folded prior to deployment

45.

ENHANCED STYLET FOR DRUG DEPOT INJECTOR

      
Application Number 18462653
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Koch, Brian D.
  • Snyder, Lloyd M.

Abstract

A pellet delivery system is provided that comprises a needle having an inner surface defining a passageway. The needle has a first portion that extends along a longitudinal axis and a curved second portion comprising an opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second portion extends transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pellet is positioned in the passageway. A plunger is slidably positioned in the passageway. The plunger comprises a shaft having a rounded tip configured to push the pellet through the first and second portions and out of the opening without the pellet becoming stuck within the passageway or the opening. Implants, systems, constructs, instruments and methods are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the body; Percutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61M 5/315 - Pistons; Piston-rods; Guiding, blocking or restricting the movement of the rod; Appliances on the rod for facilitating dosing

46.

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH MOTION DETECTOR

      
Application Number IB2023058355
Publication Number 2024/047470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Campbell, Michael P.
  • Stadler, Robert W.
  • Rock, Kaileigh E.
  • Hilpisch, Kathryn E.
  • Sheldon, Todd J.

Abstract

A medical system including an implantable medical device (IMD) configured to position within a heart of a patient. The IMD is configured to receive imparted forces from a tissue wall of a beating heart when a fixation element of the IMD is implanted in the tissue wall. The IMD includes a motion sensor configured to sense the motion of the IMD produced by forces imparted to the IMD from the tissue wall. Processing circuitry is configured to compare the motion sensed with a representative cardiac activity. The processing circuitry is configured to assess the engagement of the fixation element and the tissue wall based on the comparison. The processing circuitry may be configured to assess the engagement as a clinician causes the fixation element to engage the tissue wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

47.

LITHOTRIPSY BALLOON CATHETER

      
Application Number US2023031600
Publication Number 2024/049941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Steele, Bradley E.
  • Mcpeak, Thomas J.
  • Haen, Diane M.

Abstract

A lithotripsy balloon catheter may include a shock wave emitter that is selectively movable longitudinally within the balloon to adjust a longitudinal position of the shock wave emitter relative to the balloon. A lithotripsy balloon catheter may include a unipolar electrode that produces an electrical arc when a voltage is applied to the unipolar electrode thereby creating a shock wave within the balloon. A grounding conductor for the shock wave emitter may be coupled to the proximal end portion of the catheter body and configured to be connected to ground. A lithotripsy balloon catheter may include a unipolar electrode in communication with an electrical source of energy and configured to deliver energy from the electrical energy source to the fluid in the balloon thereby creating a shock wave within the balloon. Ceramic insulation may be disposed on the unipolar electrode to focus energy at a tip of the unipolar electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/22 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
  • A61M 25/10 - Balloon catheters
  • A61B 17/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for vaccinating or cleaning the skin previous to the vaccination

48.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAM-BASED LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION AND EJECTION FRACTION MONITORING

      
Application Number US2023072995
Publication Number 2024/050307
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Katra, Rodolphe
  • Chakravarthy, Niranjan

Abstract

A medical device system includes a medical device comprising one or more electrodes and configured to generate electrical cardiac data based on a cardiac signal sensed from a patient via the one or more electrodes, a memory configured to store a machine learning model and a plurality of sets of training data, and processing circuitry in communication with the memory. The processing circuitry is configured to apply the machine learning model to the electrical cardiac data to determine a value of a metric of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. The machine learning model is trained based on the plurality of sets of training data. Each set of training data of the plurality of sets of training data includes a set of training electrical cardiac data and information indicating one or more values of the metric of LV dysfunction corresponding to the set of training electrical cardiac data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61B 5/346 - Analysis of electrocardiograms
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

49.

SURGICAL PLATFORM SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023058416
Publication Number 2024/047484
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lim, Roy
  • Darling, Katharine
  • Dace, Mark

Abstract

A surgical platform system facilitating manipulation of a patient support thereby is provided. The surgical platform system can include a support supporting a linkage portion, a first platform portion, and a second platform portion relative to the ground. The linkage portion can include a base pivotally attached to the support, a first connector pivotally supported by the base, and a first support portion and a second support portion pivotally supported by the first connector. The first platform portion can be supported by the first support portion and the second support portion, and the second platform can be supported by the base. Pivotal movement of the first platform portion relative to the base via pivotal movement of the connector, and pivotal movement of the second platform portion relative to the support via pivotal movement of the base can serve to separately articulate the first platform portion and the second platform portion relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61G 13/00 - Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
  • A61G 13/04 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis

50.

Display screen with graphical user interface

      
Application Number 29843718
Grant Number D1016829
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-03-05
Grant Date 2024-03-05
Owner Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mensinger, Michael
  • Cohen, Eric
  • Abadilla, Gabriel Anthony

51.

RATIOMETRIC CONTROL FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION

      
Application Number 18261189
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-04
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dinsmoor, David A.
  • Hageman, Kristin N.
  • Bink, Hank T.
  • Pulliam, Christopher L.

Abstract

Systems, devices, and techniques for adjusting electrical stimulation based on a posture state of a patient are described. For example, processing circuitry is configured to receive an input from a user adjusting an informed stimulation parameter that at least partially defines a plurality of informed pulses, determine a ratio of a first value of an informed stimulation parameter to a first value of a control stimulation parameter that at least partially defines a plurality of control pulses, change, according to the input, the first value of the informed stimulation parameter to a second value of the informed stimulation parameter, and change, based on the input and the ratio, the first value of the control stimulation parameter to a second value of the control stimulation parameter. The processing circuitry' can then control delivery of the adjusted control pulses and informed pulses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/388 - Nerve conduction study, e.g. detecting action potential of peripheral nerves
  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation

52.

CATHETER SYSTEM FOR LEFT HEART ACCESS

      
Application Number 18466398
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-13
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Hassett, Jim

Abstract

A pair of cooperating catheters, chosen from an inner catheter and two possible outer catheters, are used together to provide rapid access to the Left heart for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. The pair of catheters can be used to carry out an electrographic determination of the location of the Fossa Ovalis on the septum. Features on the Catheter system permit quick and reliable confirmation of the catheter location via echo or x-rays. Once across the septum the inner catheter is removed from the outer catheter and a standard intervention may be carried out through the lumen of the outer catheter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/34 - Trocars; Puncturing needles
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/296 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electromyography [EMG]
  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor

53.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING BRADYCARDIA/ASYSTOLE EPISODES VIA DETECTION OF UNDER-SENSED EVENTS

      
Application Number 18500746
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sarkar, Shantanu
  • Hudziak, Michael
  • Reiland, Jerry D.
  • Reisfeld, Erin

Abstract

A system and method for detecting and verifying bradycardia/asystole episodes includes sensing an electrogram (EGM) signal. The EGM signal is compared to a primary threshold to sense events in the EGM signal, and at least one of a bradycardia or an asystole is detected based on the comparison. In response to detecting at least one of a bradycardia or an asystole, the EGM signal is compared to a secondary threshold to sense events under-sensed by the primary threshold. The validity of the bradycardia or the asystole is determined based on the detected under-sensed events.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/363 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/287 - Holders for multiple electrodes, e.g. electrode catheters for electrophysiological study [EPS]
  • A61B 5/316 - Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods
  • A61B 5/335 - Recording apparatus specially adapted therefor using integrated circuit memory devices
  • A61B 5/352 - Detecting R peaks, e.g. for synchronising diagnostic apparatus; Estimating R-R interval
  • A61N 1/365 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential
  • A61N 1/39 - Heart defibrillators

54.

MICRODEBRIDER WITH IMPROVED CUTTING AND REDUCED CLOGGING

      
Application Number 17900389
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Turano, Bo D.
  • Berman, Phillip J.

Abstract

A device for removing tissue includes a housing having an outer tube extending therefrom including an axis defined therealong. A middle tube is supported within the outer tube having an opening at a distal end with an edge. The middle tube includes a swage proximate the area of engagement between the middle and outer tubes. An inner tube is disposed within the middle tube and includes an opening having teeth at a distal end in registration with the opening in the middle tube, the inner tube rotates relative to the middle tube and the teeth, and the edge cooperate to cut tissue. A lumen is defined through the inner tube and extends from the opening to a suction source. The swage of the middle tube and the increased inner diameter associated therewith allows the inner tube to maintain a constant inner diameter along a length thereof, reducing choke points along the lumen.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

SENSORS FOR 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE DETECTION

      
Application Number 18366299
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ong, Quyen B.
  • Galik, Michal
  • Ghadimi, Hanieh
  • Maldonado, Carlos E.
  • Rao, Ashwin K.
  • Mucic, Robert C.

Abstract

The invention provides amperometric analyte sensor systems comprising one or more electrodes designed to monitor in vivo levels of 3-hydroxybutyrate (and optionally glucose as well) in order to facilitate the management of diabetic ketoacidosis. The invention further includes compositions, elements and methods useful with such amperometric analyte sensor systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1486 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using enzyme electrodes, e.g. with immobilised oxidase

56.

SURGICAL PLATFORM SYSTEM

      
Application Number 17897356
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lim, Roy K.
  • Darling, Katharine E.
  • Dace, Mark C.

Abstract

A surgical platform system facilitating manipulation of a patient support thereby is provided. The surgical platform system can include a support supporting a linkage portion, a first platform portion, and a second platform portion relative to the ground. The linkage portion can include a base pivotally attached to the support, a first connector pivotally supported by the base, and a first support portion and a second support portion pivotally supported by the first connector. The first platform portion can be supported by the first support portion and the second support portion, and the second platform can be supported by the base. Pivotal movement of the first platform portion relative to the base via pivotal movement of the connector, and pivotal movement of the second platform portion relative to the support via pivotal movement of the base can serve to separately articulate the first platform portion and the second platform portion relative to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61G 13/08 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor the table being divided into different adjustable sections
  • A61G 13/00 - Operating tables; Auxiliary appliances therefor
  • A61G 13/04 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis
  • A61G 13/06 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor raising or lowering of the whole table surface
  • A61G 13/10 - Parts, details or accessories
  • A61G 13/12 - Rests specially adapted therefor; Arrangements of patient-supporting surfaces

57.

TISSUE RETRACTOR HAVING OPERATIVE CORRIDOR FORMED BY DILATOR AND BLADES

      
Application Number 17899213
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-30
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Josse, Loic

Abstract

A system for forming an operative corridor with a dilator, a first blade, and a second blade is disclosed. The dilator may include a hollow body having an interior surface and an exterior neuromonitoring surface and the interior surface may define an interior passageway and the exterior surface may defined a first working surface and a first attachment surface. The first working surface may be configured to contact patient skin and the attachment surface may be configured to directly couple to the first blade and the second blade. The operative corridor of the system may be defined by the first working surface of the dilator, the second working surface of the first blade, and the third working surface of the second blade. Additionally, the system may be configured for use with a tissue retractor and the dilator, first blade, and second blade may be simultaneously insert within patient tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for holding wounds open; Tractors
  • A61M 29/00 - Dilators with or without means for introducing media, e.g. remedies

58.

SURROGATE LEFT VENTRICULAR ACTIVATION TIME

      
Application Number CN2022114465
Publication Number 2024/040460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cao, Jian
  • Zhou, Xiaohong

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to surrogate left ventricular activation times (110, 107, 107A) that is representative of, or correlates to, left ventricular activation times for use in determining left bundle branch (LBB) (8a) capture and LBB pacing configuration. The surrogate left ventricular activation times (110, 107, 107A) may be determined, or measured, from electrical activity monitored from one or more implanted electrodes (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 58, 61, 62, 64, 66) such as, for example, a LBB pacing electrode or an electrode located in the right ventricle (28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/368 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential comprising more than one electrode co-operating with different heart regions

59.

INTEGRATED CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR-MUSCLE STIMULATOR FOR CARDIOMYOPLASTY

      
Application Number 18225884
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Eggen, Michael D.
  • Farrell, Sean R.
  • Yang, Zhongping
  • O'Brien, Richard J.
  • Cho, Yong K.

Abstract

An example implantable medical device includes a stimulating lead includes receive one or more signals indicative of one or more physiologic parameters; deliver electrical therapy to stimulate a muscle wrapped around a heart via one or more electrodes of a stimulating lead; and adjust an amount of the electrical therapy delivered, via the stimulating electrodes, based on the one or more physiologic parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/365 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential
  • A61N 1/362 - Heart stimulators
  • A61N 1/37 - Monitoring; Protecting

60.

CARDIAC PULSED FIELD ABLATION

      
Application Number 18502901
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stewart, Mark
  • Fraasch, Steven J.

Abstract

A method for ablating tissue by applying at least one pulse train of pulsed-field energy. The method includes delivering a pulse train of energy having a predetermined frequency to cardiac tissue, the pulse train including at least 60 pulses, an inter-phase delay between 0 μs and 5 μs, an inter-pulse delay of at least 5 μs, and a pulse width of 5 μs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
  • A61N 1/32 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents

61.

System and Method for Navigating and Illustrating a Procedure

      
Application Number 18505442
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Koenig, Matthew W.
  • Capote, Marco

Abstract

Disclosed is a system to assist in a procedure. During the procedure an object may be moved relative to a subject, such as being positioned and/or placed within a subject. The system and related method may be used to assist in displaying and/or determining a pose of the object relative to a subject, such as rigid portions of a subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systems; Devices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation

62.

Spinal Implant System and Methods of Use

      
Application Number 18494375
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Rezach, William Alan

Abstract

A spinal construct includes a first member. The first member includes a proximal portion defining a first cavity and a distal portion defining a second cavity disposed at an angle relative to the first cavity. The distal portion is configured for connecting with a second member. The second member is configured for fixation with vertebral tissue. A crown defines a first opening aligned with the first cavity and a second opening aligned with the second cavity. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

63.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF DISCOGENIC BACK PAIN

      
Application Number 18502803
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Wilsey, Jared

Abstract

A device is provided for supplying electrical current to an intervertebral disc. The device comprises a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis therebetween. The distal end comprises a beveled tip for contacting a region of the intervertebral disc, and an electrode disposed within or on a surface of the cannula adjacent to the distal end. The electrode is configured to discharge electrical current to the region of the intervertebral disc. Methods of diagnosing and/or treating discogenic back pain are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 18/14 - Probes or electrodes therefor
  • A61B 17/32 - Surgical cutting instruments
  • A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser
  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode

64.

SELECTIVE ULTRA-LOW FREQUENCY STIMULATION THERAPY

      
Application Number US2023031064
Publication Number 2024/044326
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kharam, Aleksandra Pavlovna
  • Litvak, Leonid M.
  • Usoro, Joshua O.
  • Shi, Alan
  • Cleland, Andrew J.
  • Kramer, Jeffery M.
  • Mueller, Jerel K.

Abstract

In some examples, the disclosure relates to system, devices, and techniques for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to treat patient disorders. In one example, the disclosure is directed to a method including controlling, using processing circuitry, the delivery of an electrical stimulation therapy to a patient via a medical device, wherein the electrical stimulation therapy includes a plurality of bi-phasic pulses, each pulse of the bi- phasic pulses including a first phase followed by a second phase, and wherein the plurality of bi-phasic pulses are configured to reduce or block transmission of neural activity along nerve fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators

65.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE USING NEUROMODULATION

      
Application Number US2023072507
Publication Number 2024/044515
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • BOOMERANG MEDICAL, INC. (USA)
  • MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Morriss, John
  • Miller, David

Abstract

Systems and methods for treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) using neuromodulation are described herein. For example, IBD can be treated by delivering an electrical signal to one or more sacral nerves of a patient via an implanted signal delivery device positioned proximate one or more of the patient's sacral nerves. In some embodiments, the electrical signal can modulate neural activity in the patient, which may in turn reduce inflammation in the patient by altering an imbalance between the patient's sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system, and/or modifying a threshold for an inflammatory response in the gastrointestinal system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers

66.

LOADING SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number US2023072667
Publication Number 2024/044597
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Irvine, Catherine
  • Costelloe, Daniel T.
  • Rios Garriga, Anna
  • Nolan, David R.
  • Mcafee, Patricia
  • Molan, Kate
  • Moore, Gavin
  • Mcflynn, Patrick
  • Sheremetiev, Dmitry
  • Collier, Evelyn M.
  • Duffy, Niall F.
  • Crosbie, Niall
  • Benson, Ronan J.
  • Cullinan, Jack F.
  • Griffin, Patrick
  • Fox, Nicholas
  • Ciobanu, Constantin
  • Francis, David

Abstract

A loading system for loading a heart valve prosthesis into a delivery system includes a loading cone, a loading ring, and a valve seat. The loading cone includes a passageway extending therethrough, with the passageway including a tapered portion. The loading ring is configured to be coupled to the loading cone. The valve seat is configured to be coupled to the loading ring. The valve seat is rotatable relative to the loading ring when the valve seat and the loading ring are coupled together. The valve seat is configured to receive the heart valve prosthesis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts

67.

STEERANT

      
Serial Number 98422635
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-27
Owner Medtronic, Inc ()
NICE Classes  ? 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Stainless Steel Medical Guidewire

68.

ADAPTIVE DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION USING MOVEMENT DESYNCHRONIZATION

      
Application Number 18384809
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stanslaski, Scott R.
  • Abraham, Timothy R.
  • Adamski, Thomas
  • Denison, Timothy J.
  • Raike, Robert S.

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to a patient. In one example, a medical system delivers electrical stimulation therapy to a tissue of the patient via electrodes. The medical system determines a first change of a first sensed signal of the patient to movement by the patient and a second change of a second sensed signal of the patient to the movement by the patient. Based on the first change and the second change, the medical system selects one of the first sensed signal and the second sensed signal of the patient for controlling the electrical stimulation therapy. The medical system adjusts a level of at least one parameter of the electrical stimulation therapy based on the selected one of the first sensed signal and the second sensed signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/24 - Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
  • A61B 5/374 - Detecting the frequency distribution of signals, e.g. detecting delta, theta, alpha, beta or gamma waves
  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators

69.

Wireless Sensors For Nerve Integrity Monitoring Systems

      
Application Number 18497833
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-30
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brown, Richard L.
  • Pollock, John G.
  • Justis, Jeff R.
  • Mcfarlin, Kevin L.
  • Schulhauser, Randal C.
  • Stevenson, Tyler S.

Abstract

A sensor including electrodes, a control module and a physical layer module. The electrodes are configured to (i) attach to a patient, and (ii) receive a first electromyographic signal from the patient. The control module is connected to the electrodes. The control module is configured to (i) detect the first electromyographic signal, and (ii) generate a first voltage signal. The physical layer module is configured to: receive a payload request from a console interface module or a nerve integrity monitoring device; and based on the payload request, (i) upconvert the first voltage signal to a first radio frequency signal, and (ii) wirelessly transmit the first radio frequency signal from the sensor to the console interface module or the nerve integrity monitoring device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61M 16/04 - Tracheal tubes
  • A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/296 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electromyography [EMG]
  • A61B 5/316 - Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods
  • A61B 5/389 - Electromyography [EMG]
  • A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts
  • A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
  • A61B 5/1473 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means invasive, e.g. introduced into the body by a catheter
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor

70.

FLEXIBLE MEMBER FOR ANGLED SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18498314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic Xomed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Nguyen, Thoai
  • Berman, Phillip
  • Shadeck, Louis M.
  • Brignoni, Luis A.
  • Maditheti, Nawaz

Abstract

Disclosed is an instrument that may an interior tube and an external tube. The exterior tube may be fixed relative to an interior tube, where the interior tube may rotate or oscillate relative to the exterior tube. Further, the two tubes may be co-bent such that an angle is formed by both of the tubes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
  • A61B 17/32 - Surgical cutting instruments
  • A61M 25/00 - Catheters; Hollow probes
  • A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters

71.

REMOVABLE WEARABLE DEVICE AND RELATED ATTACHMENT METHODS

      
Application Number 18478899
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Garai, Ellis
  • Deverkadra, Ravi R.
  • Pananen, Jacob E.

Abstract

Removable devices wearable on a user's skin and methods for using such devices are provided. An exemplary removable device includes a skin adhesive configured to adhere to the skin, a durable component, and an interface component interconnecting the durable component and the skin adhesive. The device separates at the interface component to remove the durable component from the skin adhesive upon application of a removal force to the device.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

Apparatus And Method For Maintaining Image Quality While Minimizing X-Ray Dosage Of A Patient

      
Application Number 18495706
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic Navigation, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Brody, Richard J.

Abstract

A system including initialization, imaging, alignment, processing, and setting modules. The initialization module obtains patient parameters for a patient and procedure and surgeon parameters. The initialization module selects first settings for an x-ray source based on the patient, procedure, and surgeon parameters. The image module obtains a first sample set of images of a region-of-interest of the patient and a master sample set of images. The first sample set was acquired as a result of the x-ray source operating according to the first settings. The alignment module aligns the first sample set to the master sample set. The processing module processes pixel data corresponding to a result of the alignment based on a pixel parameter or one of the patient parameters. The setting module adjusts the first settings to provide updated settings. X-ray dosage associated with the updated settings is less than x-ray dosage associated with the first settings.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 6/00 - Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
  • G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G06T 7/33 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration using feature-based methods

73.

TRACKED POWERED DRILL ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18501473
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-03
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic PS Medical, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Barnes, Milton F.
  • Meese, Thomas M.
  • Vu, Michael
  • Garadi, Vikram A.
  • Heiliger, Zachary S.
  • Malla, Aayush

Abstract

Disclosed is a system to engage one or more tools. In the system a drive shaft and collet may be assembled to engage and disengage, selectively, a plurality of tools. Further, a tracking device may be used to track a location of at least a portion of the tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systems; Devices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
  • A61B 17/16 - Osteoclasts; Drills or chisels for bones; Trepans
  • A61B 17/17 - Guides for drills

74.

A METHOD TO IDENTIFY LVAD PATIENTS WITH ELEVATED LEVELS OF BLOOD ACTIVATION USING COUPON TESTS

      
Application Number 18260914
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Simha, Narendra K.
  • Thinamany, Sinduja
  • Dawson, James W.

Abstract

A method for determining a patient's likelihood of experiencing a thromboembolic event when receiving an implantable blood contacting medical device. The method includes extracting a sample of blood from the patient. The sample of blood is exposed to a metal, metal alloy, or ceramic in a test tube. The sample of the blood is agitated in the test tube. A thromboembolic marker for the sample in the test tube is measured. If the thromboembolic marker for the sample in the test tube is higher than a predetermined thromboembolic marker threshold, it is determined that the patient is likely to experience the thromboembolic event when receiving the blood contacting implantable medical device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/86 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving blood coagulating time
  • G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation

75.

MEDICAL SURVEY TRIGGER AND PRESENTATION

      
Application Number 18261019
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-07
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Haddad, Tarek D.
  • Johnson, Lawrence C.
  • Reedy, Chris K.
  • Hendrickson, Joey J.
  • Singh, Manish K.
  • Pochatila, Kevin Joseph
  • Patel, Nirav A.
  • Massie, Linda Z.
  • Franco, Noreli C.
  • Jordan, Michael Erich
  • Dewing, Adam V.
  • Yerrapragada Durga, Vamshi Poornima
  • Muckala, Katy A.
  • Godithi, Sairaghunath B.
  • San Diego, Jan Audrey Loleng
  • Griebel, Hannah Rose
  • To, Vivian Wing See
  • Stanelle, Evan J.
  • Kanwar, Rahul
  • Soderlund, Dana M.

Abstract

A method for processing patient data includes prompting a patient to complete a survey based on one or more of data received from an implantable medical device, a first time from an enrollment in a study related to the implantable medical device, a second time since a last survey, a medical event, or a detection of the patient in a geofenced area. The method may further include receiving input from the patient in response to the survey, and sending the input from the patient to a database.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 10/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for electronic clinical trials or questionnaires
  • A61B 5/361 - Detecting fibrillation
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

76.

DELIVERY DEVICE FOR PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE WITH AXIAL FORCE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number 18270111
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (Mongolia)
Inventor
  • Montgomery, Stephen
  • Ward, Mark

Abstract

Delivery devices and methods for delivering a prosthetic heart valve. The delivery device includes an inner shaft assembly with a valve retainer, an outer shaft assembly, a handle assembly and an axial force adjustment assembly. The outer shaft assembly includes a capsule containing the prosthetic valve in a loaded state. The handle assembly is coupled to a proximal region of the outer shaft assembly. The axial force adjustment assembly connects a proximal section of the inner shaft assembly to the handle assembly, and is configured to selectively move the proximal section relative to the handle assembly. The axial force adjustment assembly can include an actuator member and a driver member. The driver member directly interfaces with the inner shaft assembly, and a force applied to the actuator member is transferred onto the proximal section via the driver member. A sensor for sensing tension and/or compression in the inner shaft assembly can be provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/24 - Heart valves
  • A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
  • A61F 2/966 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve with relative longitudinal movement between outer sleeve and prosthesis, e.g. using a push rod

77.

TRANSCATHETER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH CONTROLLED EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE

      
Application Number 18385338
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-30
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rust, Matthew
  • Savage, Padraig
  • Pellegrini, Gianfranco
  • Rinne, Finn

Abstract

A delivery system for use with a prosthetic heart valve having a stent frame to which a valve structure is attached, includes a shaft assembly including a distal end and a coupling structure disposed near the distal end and configured to be coupled to a distal end of the prosthetic heart valve. The system includes a sheath assembly defining a lumen sized to slidably receive the shaft assembly. The delivery system is configured to transition from a loaded state in which the sheath assembly encompasses the prosthetic heart valve to a deployed state in which the sheath assembly is withdrawn from the prosthetic heart valve. The coupling structure is configured to provide a controlled expansion or contraction of the distal end of the prosthetic heart valve based on longitudinal movement of the distal end of the shaft assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

78.

NOTIFICATION INDICATIVE OF A CHANGE IN EFFICACY OF THERAPY

      
Application Number 18496373
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vaidyanathan, Janardan

Abstract

In some examples, a processor is configured determine whether efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patient may have changed and generate a notification based on the determination. For example, a processor may be configured to determine whether a bioelectrical brain signal indicative of activity of a brain of a patient includes a biomarker that indicates efficacy of therapy delivered by a medical device to the patient may have changed, and generate notification based on determining the bioelectrical brain signal includes the biomarker. In some examples, the processor modifies the therapy delivered to the patient prior to generating the notification.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/375 - Electroencephalography [EEG] using biofeedback

79.

EXTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL LEAD HAVING UNDULATING CONFIGURATION

      
Application Number 18499721
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-01
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Marshall, Mark T.
  • Martinez, Gonzalo
  • Nikolski, Vladimir P.
  • Olson, Nathan L.
  • Seifert, Kevin R.
  • Whitman, Teresa A.

Abstract

This disclosure describes an implantable medical electrical lead and an ICD system utilizing the lead. The lead includes a lead body defining a proximal end and a distal portion, wherein at least a part of the distal portion of the lead body defines an undulating configuration. The lead includes a defibrillation electrode that includes a plurality of defibrillation electrode segments disposed along the undulating configuration spaced apart from one another by a distance. The lead also includes at least one electrode disposed between adjacent sections of the plurality of defibrillation sections. The at least one electrode is configured to deliver a pacing pulse to the heart and/or sense cardiac electrical activity of the heart.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • A61N 1/39 - Heart defibrillators
  • A61B 5/287 - Holders for multiple electrodes, e.g. electrode catheters for electrophysiological study [EPS]

80.

ETHYLENE OXIDE ABSORPTION LAYER FOR ANALYTE SENSING AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18500708
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-02
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mckinlay, Robert
  • Lin, Chi-En
  • Dang, Tri T.

Abstract

An analyte biosensor is provided having an analyte biosensing layer and an ethylene oxide absorption layer. The ethylene oxide absorption layer is provided over the analyte biosensing layer. A method is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions
  • A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
  • A61L 2/232 - Solid substances, e.g. granules, powders, blocks, tablets layered or coated
  • C12Q 1/32 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase involving dehydrogenase

81.

PROSTHETIC VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18495600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Marc
  • Crosbie, Niall
  • Keogh, James

Abstract

A valve delivery system and valve delivery method are disclosed. The valve delivery system includes an inner shaft extending along a longitudinal axis and an elongated tension member to continuously circumferentially coil around a prosthetic valve disposed on the inner shaft to form a sheath portion to releasably contain the prosthetic valve on the inner shaft in a compressed state, the elongated tension member extending from the sheath portion along the longitudinal axis of the inner shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

82.

ELLIPTICAL HEART VALVE PROSTHESES, DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE

      
Application Number 18495912
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Medtronic Vascular, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Baldwin, Matthew

Abstract

A heart valve prosthesis includes a frame and a prosthetic disposed within a lumen of the frame. The frame includes a plurality of struts and crowns and has a radially collapsed state and a radially expanded state. A stiffness of the plurality of struts is varied by varying the width of at least one strut of the plurality of struts such that when the frame is in the radially expanded state, the frame has a substantially elliptical shape.

IPC Classes  ?

83.

COMPUTING SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO FACILITATE MULTI-PARTY ADJUDICATION OF CARDIAC EPISODES

      
Application Number US2023030242
Publication Number 2024/039655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-15
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mei, Kelvin
  • Haddad, Tarek D.
  • Sarbib-Brown, Charles A.
  • Zablocki, Kyle R.

Abstract

Techniques are described for facilitating multi-party adjudication of cardiac episodes. An example system includes memory storing instructions and processing circuitry configured to execute those instructions to receive episode data of a cardiac episode from a medical device. The processing circuitry is configured to determine a region of the episode data based on input from a primary adjudicator and to display a notification to a secondary adjudicator. The processing circuitry is further configured to display the region of episode data to the secondary adjudicator and to receive and transmit input from the secondary adjudicator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 10/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
  • G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
  • G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 80/00 - ICT specially adapted for facilitating communication between medical practitioners or patients, e.g. for collaborative diagnosis, therapy or health monitoring

84.

DUAL EXPANDABLE INTER-BODY DEVICE

      
Application Number IB2023057720
Publication Number 2024/038341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Josse, Loic
  • Peultier, Bertrand

Abstract

The present disclosure provides for spinal implants configured for lateral insertion techniques deployable between a contracted position and an expanded position. The spinal implant may include a first endplate and a second endplate, each having a plurality of guide walls and inclined ramps. The spinal implant may further include a moving mechanism having first and second trolleys configured to act against the first and second plurality of ramps. The moving mechanism may further include a first set screw and a second set screw opposite the first set screw. The moving mechanism may be configured to operably adjust a spacing between the first and second endplates upon simultaneous rotation of the first and second set screws along a rotation axis, and may also operably adjust an angle of inclination between the first and second endplates upon rotating the first set screw or second set screw along the rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/30 - Joints
  • A61F 2/44 - Joints for the spine, e.g. vertebrae, spinal discs
  • A61F 2/46 - Special tools for implanting artificial joints

85.

Spinal implant system and methods of use

      
Application Number 17903460
Grant Number 11903617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-02-20
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Rezach, William Alan

Abstract

A spinal implant comprises a collar, and a collet including an outer surface and an inner surface. The collet is connectable with a shaft. A crown includes a surface configured for disposal of a spinal rod. The collet is disposed with the collar such that the inner surface frictionally engages the spinal rod to capture the spinal rod with the crown. In some embodiments, implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

      
Application Number 18383098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor Hovland, Erik

Abstract

Some examples include a lithium-ion battery including an electrode assembly, a battery case, and an insulator. The electrode assembly includes a plurality of stacked electrodes. The battery case includes a cover and a housing. The housing includes a bottom, a perimeter side, and an open top. The cover is configured to extend across the open top. The cover and the housing form an interior enclosure to house the electrode assemble with the cover and the housing sealingly coupled at the lip. The insulator includes a body and a profiled portion. The body being generally planar and the profiled portion extending from the body at an angle. The body is disposed between the electrode assembly and the cover of the battery case. The profiled portion extends between the electrode assembly and the lip of the housing. The insulator is to provide a barrier between the electrode assembly and the sealed lip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 50/474 - Spacing elements inside cells other than separators, membranes or diaphragms; Manufacturing processes thereof characterised by their position inside the cells
  • H01M 50/466 - U-shaped, bag-shaped or folded
  • H01M 50/486 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/119 - Metals
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casings, jackets or wrappings of a single cell or a single battery characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular

87.

SENSING FOR HEART FAILURE MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number 18492038
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-23
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aranda Hernandez, Alfonso
  • Cornelussen, Richard
  • De Melis, Mirko
  • Sutton, Richard
  • Stegemann, Berthold

Abstract

In some examples, determining a heart failure status using a medical device comprising one or more sensors includes determining a first value of a heart beat variability metric of a patient while an activity state of a patient satisfies an inactivity criterion based on a signal received from the one or more sensors, and determining, within a predetermined period of time after further determining that the activity state of the patient no longer satisfies the inactivity criterion, a second value of the heart beat variability metric while the activity state of the patient no longer satisfies the inactivity criterion based on the signal. A difference between the first value of the heart beat variability metric and the second value of the heart beat variability metric may be determined and the heart failure status of the patient may be determined based on the difference.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
  • A61B 5/07 - Endoradiosondes
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons

88.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A CARDIAC SENSING CONTROL PARAMETER

      
Application Number 18496781
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Xusheng
  • Liu, Yuanzhen

Abstract

A medical device processor is configured to receive a first cardiac electrical signal sensed from a first sensing electrode vector, receive a second cardiac electrical signal sensed from a second sensing electrode vector different than the first sensing electrode vector, and construct a third cardiac electrical signal from the first cardiac electrical signal and the second cardiac electrical signal. In some examples, the system determines sensed cardiac events according to at least one setting of a cardiac event sensing threshold control parameter from at least the third cardiac electrical signal and may determine at least one acceptable setting of a sensing control parameter based on the determined sensed cardiac events. The processor may generate an output representative of the determined sensed cardiac events.

IPC Classes  ?

89.

HEALTH EVENT PREDICTION AND PATIENT FEEDBACK SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023057429
Publication Number 2024/033727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Johnson, Lawrence C.
  • Haddad, Tarek D.
  • Reedy, Christopher K.
  • Hendrickson, Joe J.
  • Singh, Manish K.
  • Pochatila, Kevin Joseph
  • Patel, Nirav A.
  • Massie, Linda Z.
  • Franco, Noreli C.
  • Jordan, Michael E.
  • Dewing, Adam V.
  • Yerrapragada Durga, Vamshi Poornima
  • Muckala, Katy A.
  • Godithi, Sairaghunath B.

Abstract

A medical device system includes a memory; and processing circuitry in communication with the memory. The processing circuitry is configured to receive parametric data for a plurality of parameters of a patient, determine, based on the parametric data, an atrial fibrillation (AF) burden of the patient over a period of time, wherein the AF burden of the patient over the period of time includes a pattern of increased AF burden; output, for display by a user device, a request to identify whether the patient engaged in each patient behavior of a set of patient behaviors during the period of time; and determine, based on receiving a response indicating that the patient engaged in one or more patient behaviors of the set of patient behaviors, a suggestion to change at least a subset of the one or more patient behaviors to attenuate the pattern of increased AF burden.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/361 - Detecting fibrillation
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

90.

HEALTH EVENT PREDICTION USING HEARTBEAT INTERVALS FROM ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DATA

      
Application Number US2023028145
Publication Number 2024/035530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stanelle, Evan J.
  • Soderlund, Dana M.

Abstract

An example system includes a memory; and processing circuitry coupled to the memory and configured to: receive electrocardiogram (ECG) data of a patient, wherein the ECG data is generated by one or more sensing devices of the patient based on physiological signals of the patient sensed by the one or more sensing devices; obtain a plurality of heartbeat intervals from the ECG data; sample a plurality of points for each respective heartbeat interval of the plurality of intervals; determine a slow-moving average for each sample point parameter of respective heartbeat intervals during a. first period of time; determine a fast-moving average for each sample point parameter of respective heartbeat intervals during a second period of time, determine a difference between the slow -moving average and the fast-moving average for each sample point parameter; and determine a risk level of a health event for the patient based on the determined differences.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/0205 - Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
  • A61B 5/024 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate
  • A61B 5/0245 - Measuring pulse rate or heart rate using sensing means generating electric signals
  • A61B 5/0538 - Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body invasively, e.g. using a catheter
  • A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
  • A61B 5/363 - Detecting tachycardia or bradycardia

91.

STIMULATION PATTERNS FOR THERAPY

      
Application Number US2023030039
Publication Number 2024/035909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-11
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jungbauer Nikolas, Lisa M.
  • Offutt, Sarah J.
  • Bittner, Katie C.
  • Slopsema, Julia P.
  • Brink, Thaddeus S.
  • Litvak, Leonid M.

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices are configured delivering one or more sequences of different pulse trains to a patient. For example, a system includes processing circuitry configured to control stimulation circuitry to deliver a sequence of a plurality of trains of electrical stimulation pulses, wherein each train of the plurality of trains of electrical stimulation pulses comprises respective pulses at least partially defined by a unique parameter variation pattern of a plurality of parameter variation patterns, and control the stimulation circuitry to repeatedly deliver the sequence of the plurality of trains of electrical stimulation pulses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators

92.

STIMULATION PATTERNS FOR THERAPY

      
Application Number 18446598
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-09
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jungbauer Nikolas, Lisa M.
  • Offutt, Sarah J.
  • Bittner, Katie C.
  • Slopsema, Julia P.
  • Brink, Thaddeus S.
  • Litvak, Leonid M.

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices are configured delivering one or more sequences of different pulse trains to a patient. For example, a system includes processing circuitry configured to control stimulation circuitry to deliver a sequence of a plurality of trains of electrical stimulation pulses, wherein each train of the plurality of trains of electrical stimulation pulses comprises respective pulses at least partially defined by a unique parameter variation pattern of a plurality of parameter variation patterns, and control the stimulation circuitry to repeatedly deliver the sequence of the plurality of trains of electrical stimulation pulses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers

93.

HYSTERESIS COMPENSATION FOR DETECTION OF ECAPS

      
Application Number 18495396
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dinsmoor, David A.
  • Pulliam, Christopher L.
  • Bink, Hank T.
  • Hageman, Kristin N.

Abstract

Systems, devices, and techniques are described for adjusting electrical stimulation based on detected ECAPs. In one example, a medical device includes processing circuitry configured to control stimulation circuitry to deliver a first electrical stimulation pulse and sensing circuitry to detect, after delivery of the first electrical stimulation pulse, an ECAP signal. The processing circuitry may be configured to determine a characteristic value of the ECAP signal, determine an ECAP differential value that indicates whether the characteristic value of the ECAP signal is one of greater than a selected ECAP characteristic value or less than the selected ECAP characteristic value, determine, based on the ECAP differential value, a gain value, determine, based on the gain value, a parameter value that at least partially defines a second electrical stimulation pulse, and control the stimulation circuitry to deliver the second electrical stimulation pulse according to the parameter value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
  • A61N 1/02 - Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor - Details

94.

ADAPTIVE DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION USING MOVEMENT DESYNCHRONIZATION

      
Application Number 18496410
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-27
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Stanlaski, Scott R.
  • Abraham, Timothy R.
  • Adamski, Thomas
  • Denison, Timothy J.
  • Raike, Robert S.

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for delivering electrical stimulation therapy to a patient. In one example, a medical system delivers electrical stimulation therapy to a tissue of the patient via electrodes. The medical system determines a first change of a first sensed signal of the patient to movement by the patient and a second change of a second sensed signal of the patient to the movement by the patient. Based on the first change and the second change, the medical system selects one of the first sensed signal and the second sensed signal of the patient for controlling the electrical stimulation therapy. The medical system adjusts a level of at least one parameter of the electrical stimulation therapy based on the selected one of the first sensed signal and the second sensed signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/24 - Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
  • A61B 5/374 - Detecting the frequency distribution of signals, e.g. detecting delta, theta, alpha, beta or gamma waves
  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators

95.

LIFT AND METHOD FOR USE OF A LIFT FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT RELATIVE TO A SURGICAL FRAME

      
Application Number 18384112
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lim, Roy K.
  • Morrison, Matthew M.
  • Hynes, Richard A.
  • Aruwajoye, Olumide O.

Abstract

A lift, a head support, and methods for use thereof for use with a surgical frame are provided. The lift and the head support can be used with the surgical frame that is capable of reconfiguration before, during, or after surgery. The surgical frame can include a main beam that can be rotated, raised/lowered, and tilted upwardly/downwardly to afford positioning and repositioning of a patient supported thereon, and the lift and the head support can be used in lifting the patient from a table/gurney and positioning the patient with respect to the main beam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
  • A61G 13/04 - Adjustable operating tables; Controls therefor tiltable around transverse or longitudinal axis

96.

SURGICAL GUIDE AND METHODS OF USE

      
Application Number 18495130
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-26
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Wall, Daniel Paxton

Abstract

A surgical guide is provided comprising a body defining a first cavity that is configured for disposal of a surgical instrument and an opening. A connector is disposable with the opening and is engageable with a surgical robot. At least one insert is disposable in the first cavity. The at least one insert defines a second cavity configured for disposal of an alternate surgical instrument. Systems, methods, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/90 - Guides therefor
  • A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systems; Devices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
  • A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
  • A61B 34/30 - Surgical robots
  • A61B 50/20 - Holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
  • A61B 17/17 - Guides for drills

97.

ADJUSTABLE ROTATABLE LEAD CONNECTORS

      
Application Number CN2022111339
Publication Number 2024/031410
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-10
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zha, Xu
  • Meng, Juan
  • Lu, Hongyang
  • Yang, Zhongping
  • Ying, Huiqian

Abstract

An adjustable rotational connector is configured to establish electrical communication between an implantable medical lead and a cable of an external testing device while allowing rotation of the implantable medical lead relative to the cable. The coupling includes a pin that is electrically conductive. An adjustable socket is positioned within the pin and is configured to receive lead connectors of different sizes. A bearing is configured to facilitate rotation of the pin relative to the cable. An actuatable element surrounds at least a portion of the adjustable socket. The actuatable element is configured to transition between a first and second position relative to the adjustable socket to allow the adjustable socket to receive and secure the lead connector of the implantable medical lead in the adjustable socket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/375 - Constructional arrangements, e.g. casings
  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members

98.

IMPLANTABLE LEAD MIGRATION MONITORING USING ECAP

      
Application Number 18487780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-16
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Li, Jiashu
  • Dinsmoor, David A.
  • Bourget, Duane L.
  • Hageman, Kristin N.
  • Bink, Hank
  • Pulliam, Christopher L.

Abstract

Systems, devices, methods, and techniques are described for using evoked compound action potential (ECAP) signals to monitor lead position and/or detect lead migration. An example system includes sensing circuitry configured to sense an ECAP signal, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry controls the sensing circuitry to detect, after delivery of an electrical stimulation pulse, a current ECAP signal, and determines one or more characteristics of the current ECAP signal. The processing circuitry also compares the one or more characteristics of the current ECAP signal to corresponding one or more characteristics of a baseline ECAP signal, and determines, based on the comparison, a migration state of the electrodes delivering the electrical stimulation pulse. Additionally, the processing circuitry outputs, based on the migration state, an alert indicative of migration of the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • A61B 5/06 - Devices, other than using radiation, for detecting or locating foreign bodies
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
  • A61N 1/372 - Arrangements in connection with the implantation of stimulators

99.

SUBCUTANEOUS DELIVERY TOOL

      
Application Number 18488368
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-17
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Medtronic, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vanderpool, Matthew T.
  • Klardie, Michael R.
  • Peterson, Kris A.

Abstract

Subcutaneous implantation tools and methods of implanting a subcutaneous device using the same. The tool may include a tool body having a longitudinally extending recess having a distal opening and having a tunneler at a distal end of the tool body extending from the distal opening of the recess. The tool may include a plunger slidably fitting within at least a portion of the tool body recess. The recess may be configured to receive an implantable device and the tunneler preferably extends distally from the recess at a position laterally displaced from the device when the device is so located in the recess. Movement of the plunger distally within the recess advances the device distally out of the recess and alongside of and exterior to the tunneler.

IPC Classes  ?

100.

IRIS-STYLE CRIMPERS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

      
Application Number 18489279
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner MEDTRONIC, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mitchell, James
  • Glucklich, Nathanael
  • Ung, Victoria

Abstract

A crimper for altering an implantable medical device from an uncompressed state to a compressed state. The crimper includes a plurality of crimper elements that define a crimper channel, each of the crimper elements including a non-planar surface that forms a portion of the crimper channel. Each non-planar surface is configured to apply non-uniform radial compression along a length of the implantable medical device during operation of the crimper when altering the implantable medical device from the uncompressed state to the compressed state. The crimper also includes handle configured to operate the crimper. Actuation of the handle decreases a volume of the crimper chamber to transition the implantable medical device from the uncompressed state to the compressed state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
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