Boston Scientific Corporation
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CATHETER BASED LIGHT DELIVERY

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Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for performing a treatment of a lesion within a subject using an endoscopic device. The endoscopic device comprises an endoscope and a catheter. The endoscope is configured to be inserted into the subject and includes a working channel. The catheter is configured to pass through the working channel of the endoscope. The catheter further comprises a sheath, an expandable device, and a light source. The sheath has a lumen and the expandable device may include an inflatable balloon. The light source is configured to be controllable through the lumen of the sheath. The light source is configured to selectively apply light to the lesion within the subject when the endoscope is inserted into the subject.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

23 Mar 2020

Issue date:

19 May 2022