Brett W Nowlin

US Patent:

7878969, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Jul 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/493148

Inventors:

Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

600 30

Abstract:

Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.

US Patent:

7981023, Jul 19, 2011

Filed:

May 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/429764

Inventors:

Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US
Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

600 30

Abstract:

The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to adjustable length implantable sling assemblies for providing support to anatomical locations. In certain embodiments, the sling includes at least one elastic member to aid in the placement and tensioning of the sling.

US Patent:

8016741, Sep 13, 2011

Filed:

Apr 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/399913

Inventors:

Michael F. Weiser - Groton MA, US
George Mamo - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Boston MA

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

600 30

Abstract:

Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.

US Patent:

8057383, Nov 15, 2011

Filed:

Mar 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/728852

Inventors:

Michael F. Weiser - Groton MA, US
George Mamo - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

600 30

Abstract:

Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.

US Patent:

8535216, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Jan 3, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/983589

Inventors:

Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US
Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61F 2/02

US Classification:

600 30

Abstract:

Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue.

US Patent:

20060229596, Oct 12, 2006

Filed:

Apr 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/400111

Inventors:

Michael Weiser - Groton MA, US
George Mamo - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael Chu - Brookline MA, US
Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US

Assignee:

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Maple Grove MN

International Classification:

A61B 18/18

US Classification:

606037000

Abstract:

Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.

US Patent:

20080064982, Mar 13, 2008

Filed:

Jun 15, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/763586

Inventors:

Brett NOWLIN - Bridgewater MA, US
Ken Daignault - Holden MA, US
Michael S. H. Chu - Brookline MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 10/06

US Classification:

600564

Abstract:

Described are a method and biopsy device which includes a tissue cutting arrangement and a cauterizing element. The tissue cutting arrangement is operable to excise a tissue sample from a sampling site. The tissue cutting arrangement defines a sample chamber therewithin for receiving a tissue sample after excision by the tissue cutting arrangement. The sample chamber includes insulated sample contacting surfaces. The cauterizing element is formed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of the tissue cutting arrangement. The cauterizing element is actuatable to cauterize the sampling site after excision of the tissue sample.

US Patent:

20080077089, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/858576

Inventors:

Brett Nowlin - Bridgewater MA, US
Arthur R. Madenjian - Winchester MA, US
Richard Tah - Framingham MA, US
Weenna Bucay-Couto - Burlington MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00

US Classification:

604116, 606130

Abstract:

Medical devices can be positioned within a patient by use of apparatus and methods according to the invention. The apparatus and methods permit insertion of the medical devices into various locations of the patient's body without requiring removal and reinsertion of already-inserted medical devices. The apparatus and methods are typically used to place medical devices into a male patient's urinary system to treat a disease or condition. The medical devices can be cryoablation probes that are inserted into the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer, for example.