Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Covidien LP

Boston Scientific Corporation

Douglas B Molland

Richard S Kusleika

Scott Raymond Smith

Anthony Ciro Vrba

Jianlu Ma

Thomas E Broome

Alan David Eskuri

Jeffrey H Vogel

Robert L Cassell

James G Hansen

Joe Tatalovich

John M K Daniel

Mel R Beulke

Gary R Kostur

Jeff Vogel

Josh Dudney

Mark Vandlik

Alan D Eskuri

Jeffery H Vogel

Anchoring mechanisms for releasably securing an intravascular device along an elongated member such as a guidewire or catheter. The anchoring mechanism may include an object that can be actuated between an unlocked position and a locked position. In the unlocked position, the anchoring mechanism is slidably and rotationally disposed about the elongated member. In the locked position, the anchoring mechanism is releasably secured to the elongated member, preventing movement thereon. A placement mechanism such as a tubular member can be utilized to actuate the anchoring mechanism between the unlocked and locked positions.

Apparatus for anchoring an intravascular device along a guidewire

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Tonka Bay, MN, United States of America

Douglas B Molland