SurModics. has been granted a patent for an anchored dilator system featuring a push tube and a dilator tip with an anchor cuff. This system allows the anchor cuff to transition between two configurations, enabling selective engagement with a guide catheter for enhanced medical procedures. 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 with configurable anchor cuff
The patent US11980730B2 describes an anchored dilator system designed for use within a guide catheter. The system comprises a guide catheter with proximal and distal ends, housing an anchored dilator that features a dilator tip equipped with an anchor cuff. This anchor cuff can transition between two configurations: an anchored configuration, where it engages with the distal end of the catheter, and a shuttle configuration, where it is withdrawn. The anchored configuration has a profile equal to or larger than the catheter's lumen profile, while the shuttle configuration has a smaller profile. The system also includes a push tube, a cuff operator, and an operator shaft that facilitate the transition of the anchor cuff between these configurations.
Additional features of the anchored dilator include a tapered dilator nose, a pliable anchor cuff that expands in the anchored configuration, and a hub assembly that connects the dilator and operator components. The method of using this system involves passing the dilator through the catheter lumen, anchoring the dilator tip with the anchor cuff, and transitioning the cuff from the shuttle to the anchored configuration to ensure secure engagement with the catheter's interior surface. The design aims to enhance the stability and control of the dilator during medical procedures, particularly in vascular applications, by allowing for precise manipulation and anchoring within the catheter.
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