Boston Scientific has been granted a patent for a tissue suturing apparatus designed for endoscopic use. The device features deployable tissue supports that facilitate suture placement, enhancing force distribution at the suture-tissue interface, and includes a deployment mechanism with a housing and biasing device for efficient operation. GlobalData’s report on Boston Scientific gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Tissue suturing apparatus for endoscopic procedures
The patent US12070204B2 describes a tissue suturing apparatus designed for use with an endoscope. This apparatus includes a tissue suturing device that extends from the endoscope's distal end and features multiple deployable tissue supports. These supports are engineered to engage with target tissue and can receive a suture during deployment. The deployment device consists of a housing that contains the tissue supports, which are arranged end-to-end within an interior channel. A cover with an opening allows access for a needle attached to the suture, facilitating the deployment of the tissue supports. Additionally, the deployment device incorporates a biasing mechanism to maintain the tissue supports in position prior to their deployment.
Further details of the apparatus include the suture's structure, which consists of a core and a sheath that can expand radially adjacent to the target tissue. The sheath may comprise flexible strands, enhancing its adaptability during the suturing process. The tissue supports can take various forms, including flexible washers, sprayable adhesives, pledgets, or spring-loaded wires, providing versatility in their application. The design of the tissue suturing device emphasizes a fixed end secured to the endoscope and a free end, ensuring effective deployment of the tissue supports towards the target tissue while maintaining a streamlined operation within the endoscopic environment.
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