Shockwave Medical. has filed a patent for shock wave devices and methods to treat calcified heart valves. The device includes three balloons with shock wave sources, individually inflatable and controllable. The method involves placing the device on the valve, inflating the balloons, and activating the shock wave source. GlobalData’s report on Shockwave Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Treatment of calcified heart valves using shock wave devices
A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20240008886A1) describes a device designed to break calcium deposits within a patient's cardiovascular system. The device includes a catheter with an elongate member that houses a shock wave source consisting of at least two shock wave generators positioned along the side of the elongate member. An inflatable balloon surrounds the shock wave source, allowing it to move within the balloon. The shock wave source can be moved along the longitudinal axis of the elongate member and rotated around the same axis, providing flexibility in targeting calcium deposits within the cardiovascular system.
Furthermore, the device features an actuator, such as a knob, located at the proximal portion of the catheter to control the movement of the shock wave source. The inflatable balloon includes stand-off structures on its external surface to maintain a space between the balloon and the cardiovascular system's lumen wall. Additionally, the device can be configured for breaking calcium deposits in specific areas like the aortic valve. The patent also describes a system comprising a catheter, elongate member, shock wave source, inflatable balloon, and a pulse generator connected to the shock wave source, with options for using voltage pulse generators and optical fibers in the shock wave source. These innovations aim to improve the effectiveness and precision of breaking down calcium deposits within a patient's cardiovascular system.
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