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| 20080249614 | Implantable medical devices fabricated from polymer blends with star-block copolymers - Implantable medical devices fabricated from polymer blends with star-block copolymers are disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080300670 | Fabricating a stent from a blow molded tube - Disclosed is a method for fabricating a stent, the method comprising: positioning a polymeric tube inside a mold, wherein a high thermally conductive element covers at least a portion of the outer surface of the mold, the high thermally conductive element having a thermal conductivity that is greater than that of the mold; heating at least a portion of the mold; radially expanding the tube against the mold; and fabricating a stent from the radially expanded tube. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080306582 | Implantable medical devices with elastomeric copolymer coatings - Implantable medical devices with elastomeric copolymer coatings are disclosed. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090005860 | Method to fabricate a stent having selected morphology to reduce restenosis - Methods of fabricating a stent and a stent having selected morphology on abluminal and luminal surfaces of the stent are disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090146348 | Method of fabrication a stent from blow molded tubing - Methods to expand polymer tubing with desirable or optimum morphology and mechanical properties for stent manufacture and fabrication of a stent therefrom are disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090177272 | SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090198179 | DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS - Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090220571 | SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100043197 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CRIMPING SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES - Described here are devices and methods for crimping self-expanding devices. The crimping devices may be useful for crimping a variety of different self-expanding devices (whether such devices are biodegradable or bio-durable). The crimping devices may have crimping members to engage the self-expanding device to reduce the device from an expanding configuration to an unexpanded configuration. The crimping member may comprise or include a suture, wire, ribbon, guiding hoop, pusher, prong, holding bar, balloon, jaws, combinations thereof, or the like. The crimping devices may also include or comprise a holding structure to hold the self-expanding device in an unexpanded or expanded configuration. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100096781 | Method Of Fabricating An Implantable Medical Device Using Gel Extrusion And Charge Induced Orientation - The invention provides a method of manufacturing a polymeric implantable medical device using gel extrusion of high molecular weight polymers or charge-induced orientation to avoid heat degradation of the polymer that might occur during conventional heat extrusion. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100102046 | Laser Machining Medical Devices With Localized Cooling - Laser machining a tubular construct comprising a polymer layer to form a stent pattern in the construct with localized cooling of the machined surface to reduce or prevent heat transfer to uncut polymer of the polymer layer is disclosed. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100211093 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DILATING TISSUES - Described here are devices and methods for dilating tissues. In other variations, the dilatation device comprises a slotted or expandable tube that may expand to dilate tissue. In still other variations, the dilatation device comprises two or more hinged or movable plate members that separate to dilate tissue. In yet other variations, the dilation device may comprise one or more flexible members. One or more portions of the dilatation device may be detachable from the device in the body, and dilatation device may release one or more implants into the body. In some of these variations, the dilatation device may additionally be used to expand one or more implants or other devices within the body. In some variations the dilatation device may release one or more substances that may hold dilated tissue in a dilated configuration. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100242254 | Method Of Crimping A Polymeric Stent - A method of crimping a stent to a support element is disclosed, the method comprising: positioning a polymeric stent around a support element; heating the stent, wherein the heated stent is above ambient temperature; and allowing the heated stent to radially contract onto the support element, wherein the heated stent radially contracts at least partially due to heating the stent. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100245055 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION MONITORING OF STENTS - A method and system of monitoring environmental exposure of stents using radiofrequency identification is disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100289191 | METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110009948 | Fiber Reinforced Composite Stents - Polymeric composite stents reinforced with fibers for implantation into a bodily lumen are disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110028072 | Surface Treatment of a Polymeric Stent - Methods of treating the polymeric surfaces of a stent with a fluid including a solvent for the surface polymer are disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110052712 | Sprayable Polymers As Adhesion Barriers - A formulation for generating an adhesion barrier that includes a plurality of particles or a dry powder that is made of a polymer combination of at least one biodegradable polymer and at least one water soluble polymer is disclosed. Methods of making and delivering the formulation are further disclosed. The formulation of particles is deposited on a surface of internal body tissue and the deposited formulation absorbs moisture from the tissue and forms a film over the surface. The film acts as an adhesion barrier by reducing or preventing adhesion of the surface to other body tissue. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110060073 | Methods For Fabricating Polymer-Bioceramic Composite Implantable Medical Devices - Methods relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110079941 | Method of fabricating an implantable medical device with biaxially oriented polymers - Methods and systems for manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a stent, from a tube with desirable mechanical properties, such as improved circumferential strength and rigidity, are described herein. Improved circumferential strength and rigidity may be obtained by inducing molecular orientation in materials for use in manufacturing an implantable medical device. Some embodiments may include inducing molecular orientation by expansion of a molten annular polymer film. Other embodiments may include inducing circumferential molecular orientation by inducing circumferential flow in a molten polymer. In certain embodiments, circumferential orientation may be induced by expansion of a polymer tube. Further embodiments may include manufacturing an implantable medical device from a biaxially oriented planar polymer film. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110098803 | Controlled Degradation Of Stents - Stents fabricated from hydrolytically degradable polymers with accelerated degradation rates and methods of fabricating stents with accelerated degradation rates are disclosed. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110112513 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH TONSILLECTOMIES - Described here are devices and methods for treating one or more conditions or symptoms associated with a tonsil procedure. In some variations, a drug-releasing device may be at least partially delivered to one or more tonsillar tissues before, during, or after a tonsil procedure. In some variations, the drug-releasing device may be configured to be biodegradable. In other variations, the drug-releasing device may comprise one or more hemostatic materials or one or more adhesives. The drug-releasing device may be configured to release one or more drugs or agents, such as, for example, one or more analgesics, local anesthetics, vasoconstrictors, antibiotics, combinations thereof and the like. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110112627 | Stents with Enhanced Fracture Toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110169197 | Fabricating Polymer Stents with Injection Molding - A stent can be made by injecting a molten reaction mixture into a mold. The mold being in the shape of a radially expandable stent. The reaction mixture can have a reactive species capable of causing polymerization or crosslinking in the reaction mixture upon exposure to radiation. The method can include exposing the reaction mixture to radiation to cause polymerization or crosslinking in the reaction mixture. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110190875 | Drug Delivery After Biodegradation Of The Stent Scaffolding - Disclosed herein is a stent comprising: a bioabsorbable polymeric scaffolding; and a coating comprising a bioabsorbable material on at least a portion of the scaffolding, wherein the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable polymer of the scaffolding is faster than the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable material of the coating. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110207843 | Polymer-Bioceramic Composite Implantable Medical Devices - Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110209442 | Sterilization Methods For Medical Devices - Methods of sterilizing medical devices, including implantable medical devices like stents, chemically and with radiation are disclosed. Methods of preparing a sterile, packaged medical device, including a sterile, packaged implantable medical device or stent are disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110224778 | STENT PATTERN FOR POLYMERIC STENTS - A stent having a stent pattern including a plurality of cylindrical rings, each ring including a plurality of diamond-shaped cells having four curved elements defining apices of the diamond-shaped cells is disclosed herein. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110265426 | Reduced Temperature Sterilization of Stents - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110268607 | Reduced Temperature Sterilization of Stents - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110270382 | Drug Delivery After Biodegradation Of The Stent Scaffolding - Disclosed is a stent comprising a bioabsorbable polymeric scaffolding; and a plurality of depots in at least a portion of the scaffolding, wherein the plurality of depots comprise a bioabsorbable material, wherein the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable polymer of the scaffolding is faster than the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable material of the depots. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110307053 | POLYMER METAL AND COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A device and a method of manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a stent, are described herein. The device includes a metallic region composed of a bioerodable metal and a polymer region composed of a biodegradable polymer contacting the metallic region. The metallic region may erode at a different rate when exposed to bodily fluids than the polymer region when exposed to bodily fluids. In certain embodiments, the polymer region is an outer layer and the metallic region is an inner layer of the device. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110313510 | Polymer Metal and Composite Implantable Medical Devices - A device and a method of manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a stent, are described herein. The device includes a metallic region composed of a bioerodable metal and a polymer region composed of a biodegradable polymer contacting the metallic region. The metallic region may erode at a different rate when exposed to bodily fluids than the polymer region when exposed to bodily fluids. In certain embodiments, the polymer region is an outer layer and the metallic region is an inner layer of the device. A further aspect of the invention includes device and a method of manufacturing the device that includes a mixture of a biodegradable polymer and bioerodable metallic particles. The mixture may be used to fabricate an implantable medical device or to coat an implantable medical device. In some embodiments, the metallic particles are metallic nanoparticles. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120006999 | System For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120007003 | System For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices Using A Package Having Modifier Sections - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009083 | Method For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices Using A Package Having Modifier Sections - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120009084 | Method For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120024460 | METHODS FOR IMPROVED STENT RETENTION - Methods for improved stent retention on an expandable member during delivery are disclosed. Methods include fabricating delivery systems including a degradable or water soluble sheath over the stent, the expandable member, or both for improving retention of the stent on the expandable member during delivery. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024474 | METHODS FOR IMPROVED STENT RETENTION - Methods for improved stent retention on an expandable member during delivery are disclosed. Methods include fabricating delivery systems including a retention layer over the stent, the expandable member, or both for improving retention of the stent on the expandable member during delivery. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120135131 | RGD PEPTIDE ATTACHED TO BIOABSORBABLE STENTS - Provided herein is a method of forming medical device that includes RGD attached to the device via a spacer compound. The method comprises providing a spacer compound comprising a hydrophobic moiety and a hydrophilic moiety, grafting or embedding the spacer compound to the surface layer of the polymer to cause the hydrophobic moiety to be grafted to or embedded within the surface layer of polymer, and attaching a chemo-attractant to the hydrophilic moiety. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120171260 | Stent And Delivery System With Reduced Chemical Degradation - Stents and delivery systems with reduced chemical degradation and methods of sterilizing the same are disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120217672 | METHOD OF FABRICATING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYMERS - Methods and systems for manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a stent, from a tube with desirable mechanical properties, such as improved circumferential strength and rigidity, are described herein. Improved circumferential strength and rigidity may be obtained by inducing molecular orientation in materials for use in manufacturing an implantable medical device. Methods of inducing circumferential molecular orientation by inducing circumferential flow in a molten polymer are disclosed. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120228810 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120283814 | Methods for Improving Stent Retention on a Balloon Catheter - A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120319333 | Method of Fabricating Stents From Blow Molded Tubing - Methods to expand polymer tubing with desirable or optimum morphology and mechanical properties for stent manufacture and fabrication of a stent therefrom are disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130041065 | METHOD OF MAKING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130134620 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130241106 | METHOD OF FABRICATING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE USING GEL EXTRUSION AND CHARGE INDUCED ORIENTATION - The invention provides a method of manufacturing a polymeric implantable medical device using gel extrusion of high molecular weight polymers or charge-induced orientation to avoid heat degradation of the polymer that might occur during conventional heat extrusion. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130269168 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING STENT RETENTION ON A BALLOON CATHETER - A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270453 | SYSTEM FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130309130 | REDUCED TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION OF STENTS - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130317590 | Stent And Delivery System With Reduced Chemical Degradation - Stents and delivery systems with reduced chemical degradation and methods of sterilizing the same are disclosed. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130324636 | METHOD OF MAKING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140012362 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH BIODEGRADATION OF A STENT SCAFFOLDING - Disclosed is a stent comprising a bioabsorbable polymeric scaffolding; and a plurality of depots in at least a portion of the scaffolding, wherein the plurality of depots comprise a bioabsorbable material, wherein the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable polymer of the scaffolding is faster than the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable material of the depots. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140046006 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES FABRICATED FROM BRANCHED POLYMERS - Implantable medical devices fabricated from branched polymers are disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140065012 | METHOD FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140074216 | STENT WITH RETENTION PROTRUSIONS FORMED DURING CRIMPING - Stents that forms protrusions in a crimped state and methods of crimping the stent are disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140074238 | SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140079755 | SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081372 | STENT WITH RETENTION PROTRUSIONS FORMED DURING CRIMPING - Stents that forms protrusions in a crimped state and methods of crimping the stent are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081373 | STENT WITH RETENTION PROTRUSIONS FORMED DURING CRIMPING - Stents that forms protrusions in a crimped state and methods of crimping the stent are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081377 | STENT WITH RETENTION PROTRUSIONS FORMED DURING CRIMPING - Stents that forms protrusions in a crimped state and methods of crimping the stent are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081378 | METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081379 | METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081417 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES FABRICATED FROM BRANCHED POLYMERS - Stent scaffolds comprising branched biocompatible polymers are disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140094899 | METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140107759 | STENT LOCKING ELEMENT AND A METHOD OF SECURING A STENT ON A DELIVERY SYSTEM - A stent with a stent locking element and a method of securing a stent on a delivery implement, such as a catheter are disclosed. The locking element can include coupling elements capable of being releasably coupled to one another. The coupling elements may be adapted to inhibit shifting of the stent on the delivery implement. In some embodiments, the releasably coupled elements may secure the stent on the delivery implement. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140107761 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140107762 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140114394 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140121294 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Methods relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140123602 | Sterilization Methods for Medical Devices - Methods of sterilizing medical devices, including implantable medical devices like stents, chemically and with radiation are disclosed. Methods of preparing a sterile, packaged medical device, including a sterile, packaged implantable medical device or stent are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128959 | Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness - Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140154236 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH TONSILLECTOMIES - Described here are devices and methods for treating one or more conditions or symptoms associated with a tonsil procedure. In some variations, a drug-releasing device may be at least partially delivered to one or more tonsillar tissues before, during, or after a tonsil procedure. In some variations, the drug-releasing device may be configured to be biodegradable. In other variations, the drug-releasing device may comprise one or more hemostatic materials or one or more adhesives. The drug-releasing device may be configured to release one or more drugs or agents, such as, for example, one or more analgesics, local anesthetics, vasoconstrictors, antibiotics, combinations thereof and the like. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140193569 | STENT WITH PREFERENTIAL COATING - This invention relates to stents, a type of implantable medical device, with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating and methods of fabricating stents with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140230373 | REDUCED TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION OF STENTS - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140242257 | FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE STENTS - Polymeric composite stents reinforced with fibers for implantation into a bodily lumen are disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140252683 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF A POLYMERIC STENT - Methods of treating the polymeric surfaces of a stent with a fluid including a solvent for the surface polymer are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140265060 | DEFORMATION OF A POLYMER TUBE IN THE FABRICATION OF A MEDICAL ARTICLE - Methods of manufacturing a medical article that include radial deformation of a polymer tube are disclosed. A medical article, such as an implantable medical device or an inflatable member, may be fabricated from a deformed tube. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140277373 | METHOD OF FABRICATING STENTS FROM BLOW MOLDED TUBING - Methods to expand polymer tubing with desirable or optimum morphology and mechanical properties for stent manufacture and fabrication of a stent therefrom are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283349 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CRIMPING SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES - Described here are devices and methods for crimping self-expanding devices. The crimping devices may be useful for crimping a variety of different self-expanding devices (whether such devices are biodegradable or bio-durable). The crimping devices may have crimping members to engage the self-expanding device to reduce the device from an expanding configuration to an unexpanded configuration. The crimping member may comprise or include a suture, wire, ribbon, guiding hoop, pusher, prong, holding bar, balloon, jaws, combinations thereof, or the like. The crimping devices may also include or comprise a holding structure to hold the self-expanding device in an unexpanded or expanded configuration. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150057745 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH DRUG DELIVERY AFTER BIODEGRADATION OF THE STENT SCAFFOLDING - Disclosed is a stent comprising a bioabsorbable polymeric scaffolding; and a plurality of depots in at least a portion of the scaffolding, wherein the plurality of depots comprise a bioabsorbable material, wherein the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable polymer of the scaffolding is faster than the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable material of the depots. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150074975 | Methods for Improving Stent Retention on a Balloon Catheter - A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150081017 | SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here. | 03-19-2015 |
