SurModics has been granted a patent for an anchored dilator system that includes a dilator tip with an anchor cuff, a push tube, a cuff operator, and an operator shaft. The anchor cuff transitions between anchored and shuttle configurations for deployment in a guide catheter. GlobalData’s report on SurModics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Anchored dilator system for catheter with adjustable anchor cuff
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11980730B2) discloses an anchored dilator system designed for medical procedures involving catheterization. The system comprises a guide catheter with a catheter lumen, and an anchored dilator inserted within the catheter lumen. The anchored dilator includes a dilator tip with an anchor cuff, a push tube, a cuff operator, and an operator shaft. The anchor cuff can transition between anchored and shuttle configurations, allowing for engagement with the catheter's distal end in the anchored state and disengagement in the shuttle state. The system's design enables precise control and positioning during medical procedures, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
Furthermore, the patent details various configurations and components of the anchored dilator system, such as the dilator tip's structure, the cuff operator assembly, and the transition between shuttle and anchored profiles of the anchor cuff. The system's method of use involves passing the dilator through the catheter lumen, anchoring the dilator tip with the catheter using the anchor cuff, and transitioning the anchor cuff between shuttle and anchored configurations. By engaging the anchor cuff with the catheter's interior surface, medical professionals can navigate and position the catheter accurately within the patient's body. The system's innovative design and method offer a reliable and efficient solution for medical procedures requiring precise catheterization techniques, potentially improving patient outcomes and procedural success rates.
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