Silk Road Medical. has been granted a patent for a system designed for interventional procedures on carotid arteries. The system includes an arterial access device, a shunt for blood flow regulation, and a method for treating lesions via a catheter inserted near the common carotid artery. GlobalData’s report on Silk Road Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Silk Road Medical, Cardiothoracic surgery instruments was a key innovation area identified from patents. Silk Road Medical's grant share as of June 2024 was 48%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Carotid artery treatment system and method
The patent US12042593B2 outlines a method for treating lesions in a target artery, specifically the common carotid artery, using a specialized catheter insertion technique. The procedure begins with the formation of an insertion site near the common carotid artery in the patient's neck, followed by the positioning of an arterial access sheath that features a single lumen in both its distal and proximal sections. This sheath is equipped with a connector that allows for the treatment device to be inserted while a proximal hemostasis device inhibits blood flow. The method emphasizes the importance of fluoroscopy during the procedure, ensuring that the hemostasis device remains outside the fluoroscopic field to minimize radiation exposure.
Further claims detail the specifics of the arterial access sheath, including its dimensions, flexibility, and features designed to limit insertion depth. The method also includes the deployment of a filter distal to the lesion during treatment, with provisions for its removal while aspirating blood. The claims highlight various configurations of the access sheath, such as a reduced-diameter section and a shape-set curve, which facilitate the procedure's execution. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to arterial lesion treatment, focusing on safety, efficiency, and effective blood flow management during the intervention.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Silk Road Medical, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
