Boston Scientific Scimed Ultrasonic Imaging Ablation Catheter Patent
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12599360B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. covering an integrated ultrasonic imaging and ablation catheter system. The invention utilizes MEMS-based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (pMUT) technology and dual electrode carrier assemblies for cardiac ablation procedures. The patent contains 15 claims and was filed on October 24, 2022.
What changed
USPTO granted Patent US12599360B2 to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. for an integrated ultrasonic imaging and ablation catheter system. The patent covers a MEMS-based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (pMUT) integrated into an ablation catheter with dual carrier assembly electrode arrays for cardiac procedures.
For competitors in the cardiac ablation and medical device space, this patent establishes intellectual property barriers around combined ultrasound imaging and ablation catheter technology. Parties developing similar cardiac ablation systems should conduct freedom-to-operate analyses and consider licensing discussions with Boston Scientific Scimed.
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- Monitor patent portfolio for potential licensing opportunities
- Review patent claims for freedom-to-operate analysis
- Contact USPTO or Boston Scientific for licensing inquiries
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Ultrasonic imaging ablation catheter system and method
Grant US12599360B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Inventors
Donald Masters, Jesus Andres Lopez
Abstract
An integrated ultrasonic imaging and ablation system is disclosed. The system comprising an ablation catheter having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, and a distal end. A micro-electromechanical (MEMS) based Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (pMUT) or other ultrasound transducer disposed within the distal end of the ablation catheter. A catheter shaft is connected at one end to a handle assembly and at other end to the MEMS based pMUT array. A first carrier assembly is coupled to the catheter shaft and having a first array of electrodes coupled to a plurality of first carrier arms. A second carrier assembly is coupled to the catheter shaft and having a second array of electrodes coupled to a plurality of second carrier arms.
CPC Classifications
A61B 5/287 A61B 5/6858 A61B 2018/00214 A61B 2018/00267 A61B 8/0883 A61B 8/12 A61B 8/114 A61B 8/4483 A61B 8/4488 A61B 18/1492 A61B 2018/1467
Filing Date
2022-10-24
Application No.
18049214
Claims
15
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