Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
4C Medical Technologies Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for innovation in cardiovascular intervention. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11857441, titled ‘Stent loading device’, simplifies and improves the process of preparing stents for delivery during minimally invasive heart procedures.
Stents are tiny mesh tubes used to keep arteries open, often inserted with delicate precision. This new device streamlines the critical step of loading stents into catheters, making the process faster, safer, and more reliable. It ensures consistent stent positioning and helps reduce the risk of damage during preparation.
The patent describes a compact, easy-to-use tool that aligns and compresses the stent smoothly. This results in better outcomes during procedures and supports the growing demand for transcatheter heart valve therapies. It also benefits surgical teams by reducing manual steps and improving workflow in operating rooms.
By improving how stents are handled before implantation, 4C Medical Technologies brings greater efficiency to a life-saving procedure. This invention supports the company’s mission to advance structural heart therapies that reduce patient risk and recovery time.
As minimally invasive treatments become more common, tools like this play a key role in making procedures safer and more effective. This patent marks a step forward in delivering precise, patient-friendly cardiovascular care.