Vascular Solutions, Inc. (VASC) said Thursday that it has filed a patent infringement complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX).
The complaint alleges that Boston Scientific has infringed three patents owned by Vascular Solutions concerning rapid exchange guide extension technology by manufacturing and selling its Guidezilla guide extension catheter which received 510(k) clearance in March.
Vascular Solutions is seeking an injunction against Boston Scientific prohibiting the manufacture and sale of its Guidezilla catheter as well as damages for lost profits and legal costs.
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