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'''This is a landscape report on the Ureteral stent market, including key company profiles, products, patents and relevant clinical trails.
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'''This is a landscape report on the Ureteral stent market, including key company profiles, products, patents and relevant clinical trials.
 
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Market for ureteral stent can be analyzed by estimating market for each of Ureteral Stent’s fundamental use. Other uses of Ureteral Stent include Post-surgical swelling/infection of uterus, Active kidney infection etc.
 
Market for ureteral stent can be analyzed by estimating market for each of Ureteral Stent’s fundamental use. Other uses of Ureteral Stent include Post-surgical swelling/infection of uterus, Active kidney infection etc.
 
=='''Kidney Stones Market'''==
 
 
There are four main types of treatments available for curing kidney stones based on type of Kidney Stone, listed as follows
 
 
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Sr. No.'''</font>
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Treatment'''</font>
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Indications'''</font>
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Requirement of Ureteral Stent'''</font>
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''% of cases in general'''</font>
 
|-
 
|align = "right" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|1
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Lithotripsy
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Radiolucent calculi, Renal stones <nowiki><</nowiki>2 cm, Ureteral stones <nowiki><</nowiki>1 cm
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|No
 
|align = "right" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|49.07%<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|2
 
|Ureteroscopy
 
|Ureteral stones
 
|Yes
 
|align = "right"|15.48%<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
|-
 
|align = "right" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|3
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Ureterorenoscopy
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Renal stones <nowiki><</nowiki>2 cm
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Yes
 
|align = "right" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|0.47%<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|4
 
|Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
 
|Renal stones <nowiki>></nowiki>2 cm, Proximal ureteral stones <nowiki>></nowiki>1 cm
 
|No
 
|align = "right"|34.98%<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
|-
 
|}
 
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Dolcera Estimate 2011
 
 
As seen in table ureteral stent is required for Ureteroscopy and Ureterorenoscopy which together constitute for around 16% of Kidney stone cases.
 
 
Total Number of Kidney Stone Cases in US in 2006: 166,000
 
 
Approximate Stents required in 2006 = 166,000<nowiki>*</nowiki>0.16=26560
 
 
=='''Kidney Transplant Market'''==
 
 
Every kidney transplant operation required ureteral stent to be placed in Patient<nowiki>’</nowiki>s body for few days till newly placed kidney adapts to Patients<nowiki>’</nowiki> body
 
 
Total No. of Kidney Transplants done in United States in 2007 are approx. 17,513
 
 
Total Market for Ureteral Stents in 2007 is 17,513
 
 
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="54%"
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Year'''</font>
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''No. of Kidney Transplants'''</font>
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''2007'''
 
| 17,513
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''2006'''
 
| 18,056
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''2005'''
 
| 17,443
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''2000'''
 
| 14,611
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''1995'''
 
| 12,160
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''1990'''
 
| 10,029
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''1985'''
 
| 7,504
 
|-
 
|align = "right"|'''1980'''
 
| 3,785
 
|-
 
|}
 
 
=='''Urinary Incontinence Market'''==
 
 
'''Inpatient hospital stays:'''The estimated number of hospital admissions among adults ages 18 or older with urinary incontinence listed as a diagnosis: <br>'''(2000):''' 47,802 hospital stays (1,332 men; 46,470 women)
 
 
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="40%"
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#5CB3FF" colspan = "2"|'''Prevalence of Urinary Incontinece in US (Women)'''
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Age (in years)'''
 
|'''Population with Urinary Incontinence (in %)'''
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|30-39
 
|align = "center"|28
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|40-49
 
|align = "center"|41
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|50-59
 
|align = "center"|48
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|60-69
 
|align = "center"|51
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|70-79
 
|align = "center"|55
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|≥ 80
 
|align = "center"|54
 
|-
 
|}
 
 
 
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="102%"
 
|align = "center" colspan = "6"|'''Estimated cases for ureteral stents in US, 2010'''
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|Age groups
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|A) Female population (Million)
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|B) Prevalence rate in female (%)
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|C=A<nowiki>*</nowiki>B Affected population<br>(Million)
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|D) Catherization rate (%)
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|E=C<nowiki>*</nowiki>D<br>Stent market based on catherization
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|30-39
 
|align = "right"|20.10
 
|align = "right"|28
 
|align = "right"|5.62
 
|align = "right"|0.043
 
|2420.42
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|40-49
 
|align = "right"|21.99
 
|align = "right"|41
 
|align = "right"|9.01
 
|align = "right"|0.123
 
|11092.83
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|50-59
 
|align = "right"|21.50
 
|align = "right"|48
 
|align = "right"|10.32
 
|align = "right"|0.124
 
|12800.37
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|60-69
 
|align = "right"|15.32
 
|align = "right"|51
 
|align = "right"|7.81
 
|align = "right"|0.160
 
|12503.68
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|70-79
 
|align = "right"|9.16
 
|align = "right"|55
 
|align = "right"|5.04
 
|align = "right"|0.172
 
|8674.44
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|≥ 80
 
|align = "right"|7.15
 
|align = "right"|54
 
|align = "right"|3.86
 
|align = "right"|0.044
 
|1699.48
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|Total
 
|align = "right"|95.25
 
|&nbsp;
 
|align = "right"|41.69
 
|
 
|
 
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* '''Catherization rate''' depicts the actual number of people going in for ureteral stents.
 
 
* Prevalence rate in US women is growing at a CAGR of 1.26%
 
 
Assuming that each admission in hospital required one ureteral stent, market from Urinary Incontinence is around 47,802 stents per year
 
 
'''Total Market for Ureteral Stent'''
 
Following table displays approximate stent market per year
 
 
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="64%"
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''Category'''</font>
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">'''No. of Stents Required'''</font>
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Stent Market for Kidney Stones
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|26560
 
|-
 
|Stent Market for Kidney Transplant
 
|align = "center"|17513
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|Stent Market for Urinary Incontinence
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#DBE5F1"|47802
 
|-
 
|bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">Total</font>
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4F81BD"|<font color="#FFFFFF">91875</font>
 
|-
 
|}
 
 
 
 
* Ureteral stent market is growing at a CAGR of 1.58%
 
 
 
 
=='''Ureteral stent market forecast in US (women)'''==
 
'''
 
[[Image:stent_forcast.jpeg]]
 
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[[media:4887766.xlsx|Detailed_calculation_workbook]]
 
 
  
 
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| rowspan="2" style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''S.No. '''</font></center>
 
| rowspan="2" style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Patent/Publication No.'''</font></center>
 
| rowspan="2" style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Publication Date''' (mm/dd/yyyy)</font></center>
 
| rowspan="2" style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Assignee/Applicant'''</font></center>
 
| rowspan="2" style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Title'''</font></center>
 
| colspan="2"  style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Dolcera Analysis'''</font></center>
 
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|  style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center>'''Problem'''</center>
 
|  style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center>'''Solution'''</center>
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 1
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090187254%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090187254&RS=DN/20090187254 US20090187254A1]
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 07/23/2009
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| UROLOGICAL MEDICAL DEVICES FOR RELEASE OF UROLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL AGENTS
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| In previous attempts to develope a uerteral stent, encrustation was the problem associated with the stent. Along with this pain and discomfort by stent implantaion was there.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| This invention provides a ueteral stent which release one or more urologically beneficial agents in effective amounts to reduce the problem of encrustation and pain related to stent.
 
|-
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 2
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090171465%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090171465&RS=DN/20090171465 US20090171465A1]
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 07/02/2009
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| Polymeric Regions For Implantable Or Insertable Medical Devices
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| In previous attempts to develope a uerteral stent, encrustation was the problem associated with the stent. Along with this pain and discomfort by stent implantaion was there.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| This invention provides a ureteral stent with a coating of a material(EVA) that reduces the discomfort caused by the stent during implantation.
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 3
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220080097349%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20080097349&RS=DN/20080097349 US20080097349A1]
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 04/24/2008
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Partially soluble implantable or insertable medical devices
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| In previous attempts to develope a uerteral stent, encrustation was the problem associated with the stent. Along with this pain and discomfort by stent implantaion was there.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Here the device (Stent) is provided with at least one surface that contains one or more depressions, which are at least partially filled with a soluble material. This makes stent more flexible and soft after implantation hence minimizing pain and discomfort after implantation or insertion.
 
|-
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 4
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| [http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=5554147.PN.&OS=PN/5554147&RS=PN/5554147 US5554147A]
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 09/10/1996
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| CApHCO, Inc.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| Compositions and devices for controlled release of active ingredients
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| During implantation of ureteral stent,pain and discomfort are the problem with previous stents. Also microbial or bacterial infection at the site of implantation was the problem.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| In this invention stent is povided with a pH sensitive coating that includes antimicrobial agent to stop the infection. This coating also has the hydrogel property which Upon swelling, the hydrogel's coefficient of friction is reduced, and the polymer becomes slippery, this mechanism reduces the discomfort.
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 5
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| [http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=6468649.PN.&OS=PN/6468649&RS=PN/6468649 US6468649B1]
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 10/22/2002
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Antimicrobial adhesion surface
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| In prior art problem was the lack of the device which can remain in vivo for extended periods of time without losing its antimicrobial efficacy and which can provides protection against bacterial and fungal organisms for extended periods of time without leaching substances into a patient.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| This invention provides a medical device with a hydrophobic coating that inhibits the growth of microbes for extended period of time.
 
|-
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 6
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220030153983%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20030153983&RS=DN/20030153983 US20030153983A1]
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 08/14/2003
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| Implantable or insertable medical device resistant to microbial growth and biofilm formation
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| In previous attempts to develope a ureteral stent with coating the problem was the formation of biofilm and microbial growth.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| The device of the present invention, therefore, overcomes the disadvantages associated with the use of coatings as discussed above, and provides a reduced risk of biofilm fouling that eventually results in encrustation, occlusion and failure of the device. In this invention medical device comprises at least one biocompatible matrix polymer region and bioactive agents comprising an antimicrobial agent and a microbial attachment/biofilm synthesis inhibitor.
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 7
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220030139800%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20030139800&RS=DN/20030139800 US20030139800A1]
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 07/24/2003
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| None
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Stent assembly with therapeutic agent exterior banding
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| In earlier attempts for stent with a therapeutic property, the problem was the coating or the sheath (responsible for therapy) may covers side branch arteries, vessels, or other lumens extending from the main lumen in which the stent is installed. The sheath can reduce blood flow to or from the side branch and deliver medication into the side branch where it is unnecessary.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| This invention provides a stent assembly with exterior banding for delivery of therapeutic agents that would overcome the previous disadvantages. Also this stent assembly which avoids side branch vessel blockage by a sheath, with increased drug storage capacity and allowing delivery of different drugs at different axial and radial locations.
 
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| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 8
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| [http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220040117007%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20040117007&RS=DN/20040117007 US20040117007A1]
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 06/17/2004
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| STS Biopolymers, Inc.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| Medicated stent having multi-layer polymer coating
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| The problem associated with previous stent and their implantation was thrombus formation in vicinity of stent.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| The stent assembly developed in this invention consistently provide therapeutic activity from the surfaces of stents in order to reduce the incidence of restenosis and thrombus formation after coronary stenting procedures in the clinic.
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 9
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| [http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?WO=1990013332 WO1990013332A1]
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| 11/15/1990
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| STENT WITH SUSTAINED DRUG DELIVERY
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Problem was to provide an intravascular stent that preserves vessel patency, inhibits luminal narrowing and at the same time stent can deliver a pharmaceutical agent to a specific body site or organ.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| The stent assembly provided by this invention will release anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs or drugs that inhibit excessive endothelial cell growth at the placement site, thereby preserving the vessels patency and inhibiting luminal narrowing.
 
|-
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 10
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| [http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?WO=2001036008 WO2001036008A2]
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| 05/25/2001
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| STS BIOPOLYMERS, INC.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| MEDICAL DEVICES COATED WITH ELASTIC POLYMERIC MATERIAL
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| The lack of flexibility, expandability and lubricity of coating surface was the problem with previous insertable medical device.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"| This invention provides a medical device with a polymeric coating adherent to the covering, such that the coating and covering possess desirable surface characteristics such as lubricity, or lack thereof, as well as flexibility, expandability and elasticity.
 
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| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Impact of stents on urological complications and health care expenditure in renal transplant recipients: results of a prospective, randomized clinical trial.|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|A randomized, prospective trial to compare the incidence of early urological complications and health care expenditures in renal transplant recipients with or without ureteral stenting.|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|201|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|Renal transplant recipient|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|Using a ureteral stent at renal transplantation significantly decreases the early urinary complications of urine leakage and obstruction. However, there is a significant increase in urinary tract infections, primarily beyond 30 days after transplantation. Stent removal within 4 weeks of insertion appears advisable.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| Impact of stents on urological complications and health care expenditure in renal transplant recipients: results of a prospective, randomized clinical trial.|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|A randomized, prospective trial to compare the incidence of early urological complications and health care expenditures in renal transplant recipients with or without ureteral stenting.|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|201|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|Renal transplant recipient|| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|Using a ureteral stent at renal transplantation significantly decreases the early urinary complications of urine leakage and obstruction. However, there is a significant increase in urinary tract infections, primarily beyond 30 days after transplantation. Stent removal within 4 weeks of insertion appears advisable.
 
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==Adverse Events==
 
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|<center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''S.No. '''</font></center>
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|<center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Brand Name'''</font></center>
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|<center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Adverse Event'''</font></center>
 
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|<center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Date FDA Received'''</font></center>
 
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| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|<center>'''1'''</center>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/Detail.cfm?MDRFOI__ID=660847 Cook Urologicals Cook Urological Stent]</u></font>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|Stent broke into  pieces while removing it from the patients body.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|12/14/2005
 
|-
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|<center>'''2'''</center>
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/Detail.CFM?MDRFOI__ID=930422 Boston Scoientific Boston Scientific Ureteral stent System]</u></font>
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|Fractured stent seen under Fluroscopy
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|10/17/2007
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|<center>'''3'''</center>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/Detail.CFM?MDRFOI__ID=755260 Boston Scoientific Boston Scientific Ureteral Stent System Kit 8 FR X 24 CM]</u></font>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|During insertion of ureteral stent, the stent broke into multiple parts which were retained in the patient.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|10/14/2005
 
|-
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|<center>'''4'''</center>
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/Detail.CFM?MDRFOI__ID=564910 Boston Scientific Corp  Boston Scientific 8 FR X 28 CM Ureteral Stent System Kit]</u></font>
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|Breakage of the upper loop of the ureteral stent while trying to insert it.
 
| style="padding:0.079cm;"|01/05/2005
 
|-
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|<center>'''5'''</center>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/Detail.CFM?MDRFOI__ID=522129 Boston Scientific Bostoon Scientific Micro Vasive Contour VL Ureteral Stent]</u></font>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|Broken stent observed during x-ray procedure.
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"|12/12/2003
 
|-
 
|}
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
==Pre-Market Notification==
 
==Pre-Market Notification==
Section 510(k) of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act requires device manufacturers who must register, to notify FDA of their intent to market a medical device at least 90 days in advance, also known as Premarket Notification. This premarket submission demonstrates to the FDA that the device to be marketed is atleast as safe and effective, that is, ''substantially equivalent'', to a legally marketed device. Parties required to submit a 510(k) to the FDA include domestic or foreign manufacturers introducing a device to the U.S. market, as well as specification developers and repackers/relabelers. 
 
 
A 510(k) is required when:
 
* Introducing a device into commercial distribution (marketing) for the first time.
 
* Proposed different intended use for a device already in commercial distribution.
 
* Change or modification of a legally marketed device.
 
 
[http://dolcera.com/upload/files/510kflowchart.pdf 510(k) “Substantial Equivalence” Decision Making Process]
 
  
 
Some of the companies active in the field of ureteral stents have been represented in the table below.  
 
Some of the companies active in the field of ureteral stents have been represented in the table below.  
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| style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Material '''</font></center>
 
| style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Technology '''</font></center>
 
| style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Technology '''</font></center>
| style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Indwelling time (days) '''</font></center>
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| style="background-color:#4f81bd;padding:0.079cm;"| <center><font color="#FFFFFF">'''Indwelling Time (days) '''</font></center>
 
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| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| <center>'''1'''</center>
 
| style="background-color:#dce6f1;padding:0.079cm;"| <center>'''1'''</center>
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==Timeline Visualization ==
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=Products=
[[Media:Ureteral_Stents_Timeline dw.xls|Ureteral Stent Timeline]]
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=Products=
 
 
The FDA classifies a ureteric stent as follows:  
 
The FDA classifies a ureteric stent as follows:  
 
* TITLE 21      - FOOD AND DRUGS
 
* TITLE 21      - FOOD AND DRUGS
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=Patent-Product-Clinical Trial Mapping=
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= Product to Clinical Trial Mapping=
* To access the Dashboard you have to signup. You can do so by clicking [https://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php/login '''here''']
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{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
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|<mm>[[ureteral_stent_mapping1.mm|flash|Ureteral Stent mindmap|600pt]]</mm>
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==Clinical Timeline Visualization ==
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[[Image:Timeline.jpg]]
  
|}
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[[Media:Ureteral_Stents_Timeline dw.xls|Ureteral Stent Timeline]]
  
 
= Product to Patent Mapping =
 
= Product to Patent Mapping =
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[[Image:Product_Patent_Mapping_Screen_Shot.png|1000px|centre|thumb|'''Screenshot for the product to patent mapping(Bard and Boston)''']]
 
[[Image:Product_Patent_Mapping_Screen_Shot.png|1000px|centre|thumb|'''Screenshot for the product to patent mapping(Bard and Boston)''']]
* Click [[Media:Product_Patent_Mapping_Bard_Boston.xls|'''here ''']]to download the excel file.
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* Click [[Media:Product_Patent_Mapping_Bard_Boston.xls|'''Products from Boston Scientific and C R Bard ''']]to download the excel file.
* Mapped Patent vs Not Mapped Patents
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== Mapped Patent vs Not Mapped Patents ==
 
{|border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
 
{|border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
 
|[[Image:CRB_Pat.png|center|500px|thumb|'''C R Bard''']]
 
|[[Image:CRB_Pat.png|center|500px|thumb|'''C R Bard''']]
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=Patent-Product-Clinical Trial Mapping=
  
 +
* To access the Dashboard you have to signup. You can do so by clicking [https://www.dolcera.com/auth/index.php/login '''here''']
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*''Click on the red arrow adjacent to the node name to view the content for that particular node in the dashboard''
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{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
  
=Insights=
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|<mm>[[ureteral_stent_mapping1.mm|flash|Ureteral Stent mindmap|600pt]]</mm>
  
==Boston Scientific==
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===Products===
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=Insights=
* They have 8 ureteral stents in their portfolio
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* They are currently into clinical trials for "Truimph Ureteral stent" which is a ureteral stent loaded with Triclosan (used as an antimicrobial agent).The trials are currently in Phase II in canada(NCT00250406)
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* Boston's ureteral stent portfolio have some common features such as:
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#Stent material consisting of Percuflex- a Biocompatible Polymer Material
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#The coating on the stent may be a Hydroplus coating
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#Most of the stents are designed to have an indwelling time of 365 days
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#Pigtailed shaped ureteral stent
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===Regulatory data===
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{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%"
* Ureteral stents are class II medical devices and hence require a 510(k) approval to launch the product in the market. The time taken for Boston to get their stent approved ranged from 21 days to 9 months
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|bgcolor = "#538ED5"|<font size = "4">''' '''</font>
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|bgcolor = "#538ED5"|<font size = "4">''' '''</font>
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|bgcolor = "#538ED5"|<font size = "4">'''Boston Scientific'''</font>
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|bgcolor = "#538ED5"|<font size = "4">'''C R BARD'''</font>
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|-
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5" rowspan = "4"|'''Products'''
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|'''Portfolio'''
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|8 Products
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|6 Products
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|-
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|'''Material'''
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|Percuflex - Biocompatible Polymer
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|Silicone
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|-
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|'''Coating'''
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|Hydroplus
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|Licensed from pHreecoat
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|-
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|'''Shape'''
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|Pigtailed and More
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|Figure 4 and more
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|-
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5"|'''Clinical <br>Trials'''
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|'''Current Trials'''
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|Truimph Ureteral stent - Loaded with Triclosan <br>Currently in Phase II (Canada)
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|None
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|-
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#538ED5" rowspan = "3"|'''Patents'''
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|'''Coating'''
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|Therapeutic / Medicinal coatings <br>Magnetic nano particles for MRI Imaging <br>Lubricious coatings helping easy insertion
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|Therapeutic coatings
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|-
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|'''Structure'''
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|Multiple channels filled with therapeutic agent<br>Multiple collapsible segments preventing fluid passing<br>Renal coil with wick to prevent reflux <br>Stent with beads on its surface <br>Stent with reservoir indicating its release <br>with change in color of urine<br>Expandable and collapsible stent<br>Stents with degradable barbs
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|Expandable stents for reducing  discomfort
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|-
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|'''Material'''
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|Elastically deformable stents<br>Biodegradable polymer based stents<br>Porous polymer for long term implantation<br>Stent with variable hardness
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|Biodegradable polymers<br>Shape memory alloys<br>General polymer based
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|-
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|}
  
===Clinical trials===
 
*The clinical trials of new medical devices of Class II and Class III can be conducted only after clinical trial approval by the relevant authority in accordance with the rules of the drug regulatory authority under State Council. Currently Boston scientific is conducting  clinical trials for "Truimph Ureteral stent" which is a ureteral stent loaded with Triclosan (used as an antimicrobial agent).The trials are currently in Phase II in canada(NCT00250406).
 
  
*The other trials are related to comparison of various ureteral stent of different companies in terms of patient comfort and materials used in the stent.
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== Inference ==
*The result of trials is that there is not much difference in all the ureteral stent of different companies in terms of patient comfort and materials used in the stent
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+
 
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===Patents===
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*The mapped patents gives an insight in to patents which were successfully commercialized
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*The unmapped patents gives us a vision of the company's future vision in terms of product development strategy.It may also signify those patents which  failed to reach towards succesful launch of products.
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*The unmapped patents are analysed based on the following parameters
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'''1.Coating on stents:''' Boston scientific have patents on Therapeutic/ medicinal coatings on stents which releases into the vascular region. Magnetic nanoparticles which helps in imaging the ureteral stent using MRI. Lubricious coatings which help in easy insertion of the stent
+
 
+
'''2.Structure of stent:''' Boston scientific have patents on various structure of stent . For eg Multiple channels(Depressions) along the length of stent  filled with therapeutic agent,Multiple segments on the distal side of stent  which is collapsible to prevent fluid from passing from the bladder to the kidney.,Stent with a renal coil with wick portion to prevent reflux of urine,Stent with beads on its surface which is of figure 8 shape  having therapeutic agents,Stent with reservoir indicating its release with change in color of urine,Stents with degradable barbs,Expandable and collapsible stent to reduce patient discomfort
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'''3.Materials used for stent:'''Boston scientific have patents on various materials used for stent. For eg.Elastically deformable stents(polysaccharide-based hydrogels), Biodegradable polymer based stents, Porous polymer for long term implantation( poly(styrene) blocks and polyisobutylene blocks),Stent with variable hardness (ethylene vinyl acetate and hydroxypropylcellulose)
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+
 
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==C.R.Bard==
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===Products===
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* They have 6 products in their ureteral stent portfolio
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* There are no clinical trials going on for research on new stent
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* C.R Bard ureteral stent portfolio have some common features such as:
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#Most of the stent has Silicone as their main material
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#They have stent with various designs and shapes eg Figure 4 ureteral stent
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#Some of the stent have coatings which is licesed from third party eg."pHreecoat"
+
 
+
===Regulatory data===
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The time taken for C.R. Bard to get  their stent approved ranged from 21 days to 9 months
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+
===Clinical trials===
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There are no trials currently conducted by C.R.Bard. The other trials are related to comparison of various ureteral stent of different companies in terms of patient comfort and materials used in the stent.*The result of trials is that there is not much difference in all the ureteral stent of different companies in terms of patient comfort and materials used in the stent
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+
 
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===Patents===
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C.r.Bard is not active in filing patents with very few patents filed after 2000.
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*The unmapped patents are analysed based on the following parameters
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'''1.Coating on stent:'''They have a couple of patents related to therapeutic coatigs on stent surface
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'''2.Structure of stent:'''C R. Bard patents are related to expandable stents for reducing patent discomfort
+
 
+
'''3.Material used on stent:''' Recent patents focuses on Biodegrable polymers, Shape memory alloys or general polymer based stent
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|bgcolor = "#538ED5"|<font size = "4">'''Boston Scientific'''</font>
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|bgcolor = "#538ED5"|<font size = "4">'''C R BARD'''</font>
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|-
 +
|Relatively late entrant with patents filed post mid 90s
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|Early mover with patents filed in mid 80s
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|-
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|Increased patent activity since 2000
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|Patent activity never gained traction
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|-
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|Large number of patents yet to be "productized"
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|Few patents yet to be "productized"
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|-
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|Some products undergoing clinical trails
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|No products undergoing clinical trails
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|-
 +
|Diverse range of products with variation in material <br>and structure
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|Small product portfolio
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|-
 +
|Seem to be strengthening they market position
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|Seem to be moving focus away from Ureteral stents market
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|-
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=Key Findings=
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= Competitive Landscape =
 
==Major Players==
 
==Major Players==
 
*Boston Scientific Limited, Abbott, Medtronic and Cook Inc. are the major players in ureteral stent research field.  
 
*Boston Scientific Limited, Abbott, Medtronic and Cook Inc. are the major players in ureteral stent research field.  
 
[[Image:Major playersnew.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|Major Players]]
 
[[Image:Major playersnew.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|Major Players]]
 
==Key Patents==
 
*The key patents in the field are held by Cook Incorporated, Interventional Thermodynamics, Abbott laboratories and Boston Scientific Corp.
 
[[Image:Key patent2.png|thumb|center|1100px|Key Patents]]
 
  
 
==IP Activity==
 
==IP Activity==
 
*Patenting activity has been high growth rate during the period 2001 to 2005 with a peak no. of patents in year 2005, followed by saturation during the period 2006 to 2008 and after that a gradual declination upto year 2010 in the ureteral stent research area.
 
*Patenting activity has been high growth rate during the period 2001 to 2005 with a peak no. of patents in year 2005, followed by saturation during the period 2006 to 2008 and after that a gradual declination upto year 2010 in the ureteral stent research area.
[[Image:IPactivity3.png|thumb|center|1000px|year wise IP activity]]
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[[Image:IPactivity3.png|thumb|center|1000px| IP activity over the years]]
 
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==Geographical Activity==
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*USA, Europe and Germany are very active in ureteral stent research.
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[[Image:Geodistribution5.png|thumb|center|600px|Geographical Activity]]
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*References
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1- [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States]
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2- [http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/catheter_infection/stats.htm?ktrack=kcplink http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/catheter_infection/stats.htm?ktrack=kcplink]
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3- [http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/WomensHealthResearch/UCM247851.pdf http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/WomensHealthResearch/UCM247851.pdf]
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4- [http://www.managementparadise.com/forums/principles-management-p-o-m/208329-swot-analysis-boston-scientific-corporation.html http://www.managementparadise.com/forums/principles-management-p-o-m/208329-swot-analysis-boston-scientific-corporation.html]
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==Trends in stent R&D==
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* Given that the first bare metal stent entered the market in 1994, the technology is far from mature.
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* Whilst drug eluting stents will be improved through the use of what are described as more ‘cell friendly’ (i.e. more hydrophobic) coatings and adapted (by using CFD in stent design) to varying wall sheer conditions, the industry is already well down the road of developing bioresorbable coatings and even bioresorbable stents.
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* Such systems are already on limited trial in Europe with FDA trials aimed at 2012 and approval by 2015.
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* There are still other areas under study including thinner struts which are important in terms of giving improved stent flexibility, a reduced cross-sectional profile within the vessel and potentially reduced restenosis (due to reduced vascular trauma).
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* Silicon carbides, carbon coatings, titanium nitride/oxide and sputtered indium oxide have all been trialled as routes to reducing the incidence of restenosis and/or thrombosis.
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* Click here for recent news and developments in [[Boston Scientific]] and [[Cook INC]]
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'''Source''' [http://www.ceram.com/newsroom/news-releases/ceram-examines-the-future-of-stent-materials/ Ceram-newsrelease]
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=Competitor Analysis=
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==Sales ==
  
 
Total Sales in 2010 - 4.04 Billion USD
 
Total Sales in 2010 - 4.04 Billion USD
  
 
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|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Company'''
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|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Total Sales in 2010'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Total Sales in 2010'''
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Urological sales'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Urological sales'''
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Percentage share'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Percentage share'''
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Product portfolio'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Product portfolio'''
 
|-
 
|-
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Boston Scientific'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Boston Scientific'''
 
|7800
 
|7800
 
|661
 
|661
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|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.bostonscientific.com/templatedata/imports/Microsite/Stone/collateral/Percuflex-Brochure.pdf Boston_portfolio]</u></font>
 
|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.bostonscientific.com/templatedata/imports/Microsite/Stone/collateral/Percuflex-Brochure.pdf Boston_portfolio]</u></font>
 
|-
 
|-
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''CR BARD'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''CR BARD'''
 
|2700
 
|2700
 
|702
 
|702
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|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[https://dolcera.net/teamwiki_prod/index.php/BARD_portfolio BARD_portfolio]</u></font>
 
|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[https://dolcera.net/teamwiki_prod/index.php/BARD_portfolio BARD_portfolio]</u></font>
 
|-
 
|-
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Cook Medical'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Cook Medical'''
 
|1700
 
|1700
 
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
 
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.cookmedical.com/uro/familyListingAction.do?family=Ureteral+Stents Cook_portfolio]</u></font>
 
|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://www.cookmedical.com/uro/familyListingAction.do?family=Ureteral+Stents Cook_portfolio]</u></font>
 
|-
 
|-
|bgcolor = "#5CB3FF"|'''Medline'''
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|bgcolor = "#4f81bd"|'''Medline'''
 
|4040
 
|4040
 
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
 
|<nowiki>-</nowiki>
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|-
 
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All figures in USD million
 
 
[[image:stentshare.jpg]]
 
 
 
====Boston Scientific====
 
 
 
[https://dolcera.net/teamwiki_prod/index.php/Boston_Scientific_-_Company_Profile Company profile]
 
 
[http://www.bostonscientific.com/templatedata/imports/Microsite/Stone/collateral/Percuflex-Brochure.pdf Ureteral Stent portfolio]
 
 
Net sales in 2010 – USD 7.8 Billion
 
 
Share of Urology- 8.48 %
 
 
Net sales from Urology- USD 661 Million
 
 
Source [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=62272&p=irol-reportsother BSsalesdata]
 
 
====CR BARD====
 
 
[[Urology portfolio]]
 
 
 
Net sales in 2010 – USD 2.7 Billion
 
 
Share of Urology- 26%
 
 
Net sales from Urology- USD 702 Million
 
 
Source – CR BARD annual report
 
 
====Cook Medical====
 
 
[http://www.cookmedical.com/uro/familyListingAction.do?family=Ureteral+Stents Ureteral Stent portfolio]
 
 
Total Sales - USD 1.7 Billion
 
 
[http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/business/26cook.html?_r=1 Source]
 
 
====Medline====
 
 
[http://www.medline.com/irj/catalog/search?initialSearchTerms=ureteral%20stent Ureteral Stent Portfolio]
 
 
 
==Academic Research ==
 
 
Research at University of Minnesota about symptoms and pain associated with ureteral stent
 
 
[[Research Team]]
 
 
'''Background and Purpose'''
 
 
*Ureteral stents are associated with significant pain and urinary symptoms.
 
 
*Manufacturers have altered stent designs and materials in an attempt to minimize this morbidity.
 
 
*This study evaluated the impact of these modifications.
 
 
'''Patients and Methods'''
 
 
*Stent manufacturers were asked to provide the 6F ureteral stent they believed would be associated with the least patient discomfort.
 
 
*Patients undergoing uncomplicated ureteroscopy were randomized to the Bard Inlay, Cook Endo-Sof, Microvasive Contour, Applied Medical Vertex, or Surgitek Classic Double-Pigtail stent.
 
 
*The Ureteric Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ) was administered on days 1, 3, and 5, and the patients maintained a narcotic diary. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and nonparametric methods.
 
 
'''Results'''
 
 
*A total of 44 patients (73%) completed all USSQ questionnaires.
 
 
*Urinary symptom scores were significantly lower for the Inlay stent on day 3 than for the Vertex (P = 0.01), Contour (P = 0.05), Endo-Sof (P = 0.03), and Classic (P = 0.02) stents. No significant differences were noted in pain and general symptom scores or narcotic use.
 
 
'''Conclusion'''
 
 
*'''The Bard Inlay stent is associated with less-severe urinary symptoms than other ureteral stents.'''
 
 
*The USSQ is a sensitive tool to measure differences between stents.
 
 
The complete USSQ form is available at [http://www.bui.ac.uk/ BUI] and [http://www.endourology.org/ endourology].
 
 
Source [http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/end.2005.19.990?journalCode=end University of Minnesota]
 
  
  
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Latest revision as of 06:45, 27 July 2015

This is a landscape report on the Ureteral stent market, including key company profiles, products, patents and relevant clinical trials.

  • What is it? A ureteral stent is a specially designed hollow tube, made of a flexible plastic material that is placed in the ureter.
  • Need for a ureteral stent: In patients who have, or might have, an obstruction (blockage) of the kidney, an internal drainage tube called a ‘stent’ is commonly placed in the ureter, the tube between the kidney and the bladder. This is placed there in order to prevent or temporarily relieve the obstruction.

Background

Ureteral stents are used in urological surgery to maintain patency of the ureter to allow urine drainage from the renal pelvis to the bladder. These devices can be placed by a number of different endourological techniques. They are typically inserted through a cystoscope and may also be inserted intraoperatively. Indwelling ureteral stents help to reduce complications and morbidity subsequent to urological and surgical procedures. Frequently, ureteral stents are used to facilitate drainage in conjunction with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) and after endoscopic procedures. They are also used to internally support anastomoses and prevent urine leakage after surgery. Ureteral stenting may almost eliminate the urological complications of renal transplantation. An antimicrobial ureteral stent, which inhibits encrustation and bacterial colonization while maintaining patient comfort.

  • Ureteral stent: resists migration, resists fragmentation, is kink resistant and radiopaque.
  • Bacterial colonization: antimicrobial activity for up to two weeks.
  • Patient Comfort: stent has a low coefficient of friction (value) for ease of insertion and will soften on implant at body temperature to maintain patient comfort.

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Market Overview

Market for ureteral stent can be analyzed by estimating market for each of Ureteral Stent’s fundamental use. Other uses of Ureteral Stent include Post-surgical swelling/infection of uterus, Active kidney infection etc.

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Clinical Trials

New trials

S.No.
Title
Conditions
Intervention: Device
Sponsors and Collaborators
1
Assessment of Drug-Eluting Ureteral Stent on Bacterial Adherence and Biofilm Formation Renal Calculi, Ureteral Obstruction Ureteral Stent Lawson Health Research Institute, Boston Scientific Corporation
2
Memokath® 044TW Stent for Treatment of Urethral Stricture Urethral Stricture Memokath stenting Engineers & Doctors Wallsten Medical Group
3
Study to Determine if There Are Specific Clinical Factors to Determine Stent Encrustation Kidney Stones N\A University of California, Irvine
4
Ureteral Stent Length and Patient Symptoms Kidney Stones Ureteral Stent Emory University
5
Drainage of Malignant Extrinsic Ureteral Obstruction Using the Memokath Ureteral Stent Ureteral Obstruction Memokath 051 Ureteral Stent Mayo Clinic Engineers & Doctors Wallsten Medical Group
6
A Prospective Comparison Between Ureteral Stent and Nephrostomy Tube for an Urgent Drainage of Obstructed Kidney (JJVsPCN08) Kidney Disease Nephrostomy tube and ureteral stent Rabin Medical Center

Concluded trials

S.No.
Title
Abstract
Enrollment
Disorder
Conclusion
1
Long-term outcome of permanent urethral stents in the treatment of detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia To evaluate the long-term efficacy of a permanently implanted urethral stent in the treatment of spinally injured patients with detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia. 13 Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia Stenting is an effective alternative to sphincterotomy in the long-term, although secondary bladder neck obstruction is a frequent problem.
2
Nephrostomy Tube or 'JJ' Ureteric Stent in Ureteric Obstruction: Assessment of Patient Perspectives Using Quality-of-Life Survey and Utility Analysis Upper urinary tract obstruction is often relieved by either a percutaneous nephrostomy tube (PCN) or a ureteric stent. Both can cause considerable morbidity and reduce patient's health-related quality of life (QoL). We have compared the QoL in these 2 groups. 34 Upper urinary tract obstruction Patients with 'JJ' stents have significantly more irritative urinary symptoms and a high chance of local discomfort than patients with nephrostomy tubes (PCN). However, based on the EuroQol analysis, there is no significant difference in the gross impact on the health-related QoL or the utility between these groups indicating no patient preference for either modality of treatment.
3
Impact of stents on urological complications and health care expenditure in renal transplant recipients: results of a prospective, randomized clinical trial. A randomized, prospective trial to compare the incidence of early urological complications and health care expenditures in renal transplant recipients with or without ureteral stenting. 201 Renal transplant recipient Using a ureteral stent at renal transplantation significantly decreases the early urinary complications of urine leakage and obstruction. However, there is a significant increase in urinary tract infections, primarily beyond 30 days after transplantation. Stent removal within 4 weeks of insertion appears advisable.


Pre-Market Notification

Some of the companies active in the field of ureteral stents have been represented in the table below.

S.No.
Company
Device
Approval
Date of Approval
Material
Technology
Indwelling Time (days)
1
Bard Urological
FDA 510(k)
Dec 2004
Silicone Double pigtail with monofilament suture loop
365
2
Boston Scientific
FDA 510(k)
Mar 2003
Dual Durometer Percuflex with HydroPlus Coating Bladder loop design
365
3
Cook Medical
FDA 510(k)
May 2007
Metal Temporary stenting
365
4
Fossa Medical
FDA 510(k)
Aug 2002
Polyurethane Spiral radially expanding stent
13
CE Mark
Sep 2005
5
Pnn Medical A/S
CE Mark
1995
Nickel-titanium shape memory alloy Double fluted ended spiral stent
240

Products

The FDA classifies a ureteric stent as follows:

  • TITLE 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
  • CHAPTER I - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
  • SUBCHAPTER H - MEDICAL DEVICES
  • PART 876 - GASTROENTEROLOGY-UROLOGY DEVICES
  • Subpart E - Surgical Devices
  • Sec. 876.4620 - Ureteral stent.
  • Classification - class II device Code of Federal Regulations
Sr. No. Company Device(s) Approval Approval Date Material Technology Indwelling Time (days) Image
1 Allium, Israel URS CE Mark Jul, 2007 Nickel-titanium shape memory alloy covered by polymer Self-expanding stent
Allium
2 Pnn Medical A/S Memokath 051 CE Mark 1995 Nickel-titanium shape memory alloy Double fluted ended spiral stent 240
Memokath 051
FDA Listing Mar, 2004
3 Fossa Medical Stone Sweeper CE Mark Sep, 2005 Polyurethane Radially expanding stent 13
Stone Sweeper
FDA 510(k) Aug, 2002
Open lumen stent FDA 510(k) Nov, 2003 Polyurethane Pigtail-tipped stent with Pusher
Open_lumen
CE Mark Sep, 2005
Expanding Ureteral Stent FDA 510(k) Jun, 2002 Polyurethane Double pigtail stent with Pusher N/A
4 Boston Scientific Contour Percuflex - proprietary polyolefin copolymer; Hydroplus coating Fixed and variable length; Tapered tip 365
Contour
Percuflex Percuflex Pigtail 365
Percuflex
Polaris Ultra FDA 510(k) Jan, 2001 Dual Durometer Percuflex with HydroPlus Coating; soft Nautilus Bladder Coil. Double pigtail 365
Polaris Ultra
Polaris Loop FDA 510(k) Mar, 2003 Dual Durometer Percuflex with HydroPlus Coating Bladder loop design 365
Polaris Loop
Retromax Plus Percuflex material and Hydroplus coating Endopyelotomy stent Post-procedure healing
Retromax Plus
Stretch VL Flexima Hydroplus Coating Variable length coil on distal and proximal ends 90
Stretch VL Flexima
Drug-Eluting Stent Percuflex - proprietary polyolefin copolymer Ketorolac trimethamine loaded stent N/A
5 Cook Medical Resonance FDA 510(k) May, 2007 Metal 365
Resonance
Sof-flex AQ® Hydrophilic Coating Radiopaque tip and tether for repositioning 180
Sof-flex
Endo-Sof AQ® Hydrophilic Coating Double pigtail 365
Endo-Sof
C-Flex Double Pigtail 180
C-Flex
Smith Universal Nephrostomy tube + Ureteral stent 60
Smith Universal
Endo-Sof Radiance Launch Dec, 2007 Heparin-bonded stent
6 Q Urological pAguaMedicina™ Pediatric Ureteral Stent FDA 510(k) Jan, 2010 Hydrogel Differentially larger end (no pigtail) 30
pAguaMedicina
7 Bioteque Corp. Ureteral Stent Set FDA 510(k) Apr, 2010 30
Bioteque
8 Applied Medical Resources, CA, USA Mesh FDA 510(k) Jul, 2001 Polyester mesh Double-pigtail N/A
Silhouette Coil-reinforced; SL-6® hydrophilic coating Patency Device
Silhouette
Applied Standard FDA 510(k) Jun, 1999 Proprietary thermoplastic elastomer material; SL-6® hydrophilic coating Unique wall construction and enlarged drainage holes
Applied Standard
7-10 endopyelotomy Proprietary thermoplastic elastomer material; SL-6® hydrophilic coating Dual Diameter stent
Endopyelotomy Stent
9 Bard Urological InLay Optima FDA 510(k) Dec, 2004 Silicone Double pigtail with monofilament suture loop 365
InLay Optima
Bardex® Double Pigtail Soft Stent FDA 510(k) Jan, 2003 Silicone Attached with suture for ease of removal
Bardex
Fluoro-4 Silicone Ureteral Stent Silicone/tantalum
Fluoro 4
Figure-4 Silicone Ureteral Stent Silicone Three dimensional design
Figure 4
InLay Ureteral Stent FDA 510(k) Dec, 1998 Silicone Tapered tip and lubricious hydrophilic coating
InLay
Urinary Diversion Stent FDA 510(k) Apr, 1991 Silicone
Urinary Diversion Stent
10 Coloplast-Porges Vortek FDA 510(k) Oct, 1998 Silicone Double coating for easy maneuverability as well as flexibility
Vortek
Biosoft FDA 510(k) Oct, 1998 Silicone Extreme flexibility
Biosoft
Polyurethane Hard or soft Polyurethane Designed for short-term use 90
Polyurethane
Silicone FDA 510k) Oct, 2002 Silicone Pyatiprofilnaya technology
Silicone
11 Teleflex Medical Rüsch Superglide DD FDA 510(k) Jul, 1999 WIRUTHAN® (polyurethane) with hydrogel coating Directable and detachable
Superglide DD
12 Gyrus ACMI/Cabot/Acromed/Circon/Surgitek Classic closed-tip FDA 510(k) Dec, 1986 Classic Closed Tip
Classic Closed Tip
Classic Double pigtail FDA 510(k) Mar, 1996 Tecoflex® construction Balanced-curled double pigtail design
Double Pigtail
Double-J FDA 510(k) Apr, 1988 Silicone Double-J closed-tip
Double_J
Lithostent Tecoflex® Grooved design
Lithostent
Lubri-flex FDA 510(k) Nov, 1991 Tecoflex® “Rememberance” of shape with a chemically bonded wettable solution
Lubri-flex
Multi-flex Tecoflex® Two durometers with helical kidney curls
Multi-flex
Quadra-Coil multi-length FDA 510(k) Mar, 1996 Tecoflex® Accomodate ureteral lengths from 22cm to 28cm
Quadra-Coil
Sof-curl Tecoflex® Dual-durometer design and exclusive soft bladder helix
Sof-curl
Uroguide Silicone Classic Double J with open tip
Uroguide
13 Ameco Medical Industries Amecath Nitinol; Available with hydrophilic coating Double loop stent Short-term and long-term
Amecath
14 Angiomed-Movaco (C.R. Bard subsidiary) Ureteral Stent Set FDA 510(k) Jan, 1987 Nitinol Self-expanding stent N/A

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Product to Patent Mapping

Screenshot for the product to patent mapping(Bard and Boston)

Mapped Patent vs Not Mapped Patents

C R Bard
Boston Scientific

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Insights

Boston Scientific C R BARD
Products Portfolio 8 Products 6 Products
Material Percuflex - Biocompatible Polymer Silicone
Coating Hydroplus Licensed from pHreecoat
Shape Pigtailed and More Figure 4 and more
Clinical
Trials
Current Trials Truimph Ureteral stent - Loaded with Triclosan
Currently in Phase II (Canada)
None
Patents Coating Therapeutic / Medicinal coatings
Magnetic nano particles for MRI Imaging
Lubricious coatings helping easy insertion
Therapeutic coatings
Structure Multiple channels filled with therapeutic agent
Multiple collapsible segments preventing fluid passing
Renal coil with wick to prevent reflux
Stent with beads on its surface
Stent with reservoir indicating its release
with change in color of urine
Expandable and collapsible stent
Stents with degradable barbs
Expandable stents for reducing discomfort
Material Elastically deformable stents
Biodegradable polymer based stents
Porous polymer for long term implantation
Stent with variable hardness
Biodegradable polymers
Shape memory alloys
General polymer based


Inference

Boston Scientific C R BARD
Relatively late entrant with patents filed post mid 90s Early mover with patents filed in mid 80s
Increased patent activity since 2000 Patent activity never gained traction
Large number of patents yet to be "productized" Few patents yet to be "productized"
Some products undergoing clinical trails No products undergoing clinical trails
Diverse range of products with variation in material
and structure
Small product portfolio
Seem to be strengthening they market position Seem to be moving focus away from Ureteral stents market

Competitive Landscape

Major Players

  • Boston Scientific Limited, Abbott, Medtronic and Cook Inc. are the major players in ureteral stent research field.
Major Players

IP Activity

  • Patenting activity has been high growth rate during the period 2001 to 2005 with a peak no. of patents in year 2005, followed by saturation during the period 2006 to 2008 and after that a gradual declination upto year 2010 in the ureteral stent research area.
IP activity over the years

Sales

Total Sales in 2010 - 4.04 Billion USD

Company Total Sales in 2010 Urological sales Percentage share Product portfolio
Boston Scientific 7800 661 8.48 Boston_portfolio
CR BARD 2700 702 26.00 BARD_portfolio
Cook Medical 1700 - - Cook_portfolio
Medline 4040 - - Medline_portfolio


All figures in USD million

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