09th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130053794 | SUSTAINED RELEASE DELIVERY OF ACTIVE AGENTS TO TREAT GLAUCOMA AND OCULAR HYPERTENSION - A method of decreasing intraocular pressure (IOP) in an eye of a patient in need thereof includes implanting a first lacrimal implant through a firsts punctum and into a first lacrimal canaliculus of the eye of the patient. The method may further comprise implanting a second lacrimal implant through a second punctum and into a second lacrimal canaliculus of the eye of the patient, and releasing, on a sustained basis a therapeutically effective amount of an intraocular pressure-reducing therapeutic agent. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053795 | REDUCED-PRESSURE DRESSINGS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS WITH EVAPORATIVE DEVICES - Wounds dressings, systems, and methods are presented for removing liquid from a wound site into a dressing and moving air through the dressing to evaporate at least a portion of the removed liquid. The air is moved in one instance by a Coanda device incorporated into the dressing. Other systems, dressings, and methods are presented. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053796 | REDUCED-PRESSURE INTERFACES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS EMPLOYING A COANDA DEVICE - Systems, devices, and methods for treating a wound on a patient involve a reduced-pressure interface having an interface body that facilitates the delivery of reduced pressure to the wound and also a Coanda device that develops an airflow over a wound dressing. The airflow developed by the Coanda device enhances evaporation of liquids from the dressing. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented herein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053797 | INLINE STORAGE POUCHES FOR USE WITH BODY FLUIDS - Inline storage pouches and systems for receiving and retaining body fluids from an animal are presented. The inline storage pouch include a flexible pouch body has an interior portion with a fluid storage material disposed within the interior portion. In addition to receiving body fluids, the inline storage pouch may fluidly couple a pressure sensing conduit between a first port and a second port using a first bypass conduit. The first port may be a patient-port interface. The second port may be a device-port interface. Multiple sensors and bypass conduits may be included and associated with a microprocessor that is configured to locate blockages or determine when the inline storage pouch is full. Another inline storage pouch has two chambers and receives and discharges fluids from a pouch connector. Other pouches, systems, and methods are presented herein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053798 | EVAPORATIVE FLUID POUCH AND SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH BODY FLUIDS - An inline storage-and-liquid-processing pouch for use with body fluids from a patient is presented that involves introducing body fluids into a first chamber in the storage-and-liquid-processing pouch and flowing air through a second chamber. The chambers are separated by a high-moisture-vapor-transfer-rate member. The air flow in the second chamber enhances liquid removal from the first chamber across the high-moisture-vapor-transfer-rate member. Other systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053799 | ABSORBENT POLYMER DRESSINGS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS EMPLOYING EVAPORATIVE DEVICES - Wound treatment systems and methods are presented that involve treating a wound, such as a burn wound, with an absorbent polymer that helps maintain a desired moisture level and that also involve an evaporative subsystem that removes excess liquid from the absorbent polymer. Other systems, methods, and dressings are presented herein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053800 | WOUND EXUDATE REMOVAL AND ISOLATOIN SYSTEM - A wound exudate removal and isolation system includes a porous dressing, a canister in fluid communication with the dressing, and a first valve positioned between the dressing and the canister. The first valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position. A disposal line is fluidly connected to the canister and includes a second valve that is positionable between an open position and a closed position. A pump is fluidly connected to the canister and is configured to draw wound exudate from the dressing into the canister when the first valve is open and the second valve is closed. The pump is configured to force wound exudate from the canister into the disposal line when the first valve is closed and the second valve is open. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053801 | MECHANICAL LEG BAG RELEASE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A leg bag release system is presented having a block member with a drain tube channel and a crimping member slidably received within the block member. A cable assembly connects the block member to a lever assembly. When the lever assembly is activated, the crimping member is withdrawn from the drain tube channel allowing a patient to empty a leg bag without the assistance of another person. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053802 | OSTOMY DEVICES - This document provides methods and materials related to ostomy devices. For example, ostomy bags or pouches that can be used to collect discharge from a temporary or permanent ostomy opening are provided. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053803 | IRIS DIAPHRAGM SEAL FOR AN OSTOMY BAG - A sealing wafer for use in an ostomy appliance is provided. The sealing wafer has an attachment platform with a distal surface capable of being attached to an ostomy bag, a proximal surface facing towards the user during use, and an opening having an inner boundary defining a stoma receiving opening. The sealing wafer further includes a fixed base member attached to the attachment platform and a rotating member arranged to rotate relative to the fixed base member. A sealing member is coupled between the fixed base member and the rotating member for providing a seal around a stoma and defining a stoma sealing orifice. When the rotating member is rotated relative to the base member, this rotation causes an increased or a decreased tension to be applied to the sealing member so that the diametrical dimensions of the stoma sealing orifice change from a first diameter to a second diameter. Thus a mechanical sealing member that can be used with one-piece ostomy appliances as well as with two-piece ostomy appliances is provided. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053805 | CLOTH DIAPER - A reusable, cloth diaper of singular construction is provided. The diaper is generally shaped like a classic hourglass configuration, and includes a pair of absorbent flaps in a cross-flap configuration on an inner portion thereof, wherein one flap is attached to a rear portion of the diaper and the other flap is attached to a front portion of the diaper, each adjacent to the child's waist. The outer layer of the diaper is preferably made from a blend of bamboo and cotton, and includes a polyurethane laminate layer on the inner surface of the outer layer. The diaper construction further includes means for adjusting waist and crotch sizes, as well as storage snap means for securing the diaper into a rolled up storage and transport configuration. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053806 | PU FOAM COMPLEXED WITH NOVEFACE - A composite material for use in a medical device, such as a dressing, has an absorbent foam layer and a textile support layer having openings. A silicone-based gel impregnates the textile support without filling the openings in the support. The composite material is made by coating a textile structure with a silicone pre-polymer solution, depositing a polyurethane-based absorbent on one face of the coated textile structure and polymerizing the prepolymer solution. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053807 | ACTIVATED CARBON CONTAINING WOUND DRESSING - Wound dressings including activated carbon cloth or a fabric, cloth, or other flexible material containing activated carbon and methods for manufacturing and using such wound dressings to effectuate healing of wounds on humans or other animals are described herein. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053808 | Sanitary pad - Three embodiments shaped external target zone protection sanitary pad targeting leakage towards between the buttocks anal and front pubic area The preferred embodiment absorbent article has a rear flexible peak and comfortable raised component liquid absorbent and a front semi-square raise absorbent Raise absorbency will blend from standard center raise absorbent of the pad Rear peak raise absorbent will fit up against the perineum The front raise semi-square absorbent is design to cover the pubic mons and clitoris Alternate preferred embodiment is rear peak raise absorbent with standard flat front covering the pubic mons clitoris exterior Another alternate embodiment is a front semi-square raise absorbent with standard flat rear Preferred and alternate embodiments front and rear edges are extended semi-square shape to cover beyond the front and rear of the panty crotch and slightly raise absorbent fold under flaps for center crotch The present invention further described | 2013-02-28 |
20130053809 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A MULTILAYER VISUAL SIGNAL - An absorbent article and method of making an absorbent article. The absorbent article has a first layer and a second layer in facing relationship with one another. The first layer has a first imparted colored region coincident with the longitudinal centerline. The second layer has a second imparted colored region laterally more extensive in a direction orthogonally away from the longitudinal centerline than the first imparted colored region. The second imparted colored region extends across the longitudinal centerline and has free ends. The absorbent article has a background region. The first imparted colored region and the second imparted colored region differ in color as compared to the background region. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053810 | PACKAGED TAMPON AND APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY - A package includes a tampon and applicator assembly and a wrapper for enclosing the tampon and applicator assembly. The wrapper is selectively configurable between a sealed configuration wherein the tampon and applicator assembly are sealingly enclosed in the wrapper and an opened configuration for allowing the tampon and applicator assembly to be removed from the wrapper. The wrapper has a front panel, a back panel, two side edges, two end edges, an interior space, a longitudinal axis, and a transverse axis. The front panel has, in the opened configuration of the wrapper, a pair of spaced-apart longitudinal components extending generally parallel to each other and longitudinally of the wrapper to define an opening in the wrapper. Each of the longitudinal components is spaced inward from the respective side edge. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053811 | DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE PREVIOUSLY FORMED IN PANTS FORM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Front and back flaps | 2013-02-28 |
20130053812 | CLAMP AND CLAMPING SYSTEM AND USE THEREOF - A clamp for receiving cylindrical objects, comprising a main body, which on two opposite sides has connecting elements that are matched to one another for detachably connecting similar clamps, and a receiving region, which is designed in a substantially ring segment shape and has a receiving opening for connecting a cylindrical object to the main body in a detachable locking manner, said opening extending over less than 180° of the receiving region, and the inside diameter (D) of the receiving region being 32 mm, 17 mm to 24 mm, or 10 mm. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053813 | FLEXIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER - A flexible container for fluid administration is provided having a body defining a cavity, a base, and at least one port comprising a flange in contact with a flange of a terminal port having a punctureable membrane layer. The body has a cross-sectional configuration including a lower body section of a first dimension, a middle body section of a second dimension, and an upper body section of a third dimension, wherein the second dimension is smaller than the first dimension and the third dimension. The flexible container may also include a base having a plurality of creases that are foldable to form two folded ends each including an extension having a base of a first dimension and a tip of a second dimension. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053814 | DEVICE - The present application is directed to devices. The device may used for connecting a closed receptacle and a container, such as a syringe. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053815 | HIGH RECOVERY VIAL ADAPTOR - Some medicaments, such as botulinum toxin, are sold in small glass vials with a cap that comprises a seal. The seal is punctured to allow liquid to be added to reconstitute the medicament, then allow the medicament to be withdrawn through a needle into a syringe. A substantially larger amount of a liquid medicament may be obtained by using an adaptor device. An adaptor device may have a puncture component that allows a flexible tube to be inserted through the seal at an angle that allows an end of a flexible tube to rest on the bottom on a vial around the edge of the vial. This may allow vial to be tipped so that the liquid pools around the end of the flexible tube, thus significantly increasing the amount of liquid that can be withdrawn. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053816 | MULTI-RESERVOIR INFUSION PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments are directed to multi-reservoir infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053817 | Methods and Devices for Treating Conditions Associated with Autonomic Dysfunction - Methods and devices treating an autonomic nervous system associated disease condition in a subject are provided. Aspects of the invention include inducing one or more physiological response selected from the group consisting of sweating, gastric emptying, enhanced heart rate variability and enhanced quantitative sensory test responsiveness in a manner sufficient to modify the autonomic nervous system so as to treat the subject for the disease condition. The methods and devices find use in a variety of applications, e.g. in the treatment of subjects suffering from conditions arising from disorders of the autonomic nervous system. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053818 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM - Some embodiments of a portable infusion pump system can be configured to can be configured to adjust the sensitivity of particular detectors or alert systems based at least in part) on information received from a monitoring device. For example, a glucose monitoring device can communication with an infusion pump assembly used to supply insulin or another medication to a user. In such circumstances, the data received from the monitoring device can be used to adjust the sensitivity of an occlusion detection system. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053819 | Infusion Pump System and Methods - Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be configured to modify alarm limit parameters as the user's insulin load increases or decreases. Moreover, in particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can be configured to provide a “missed bolus” or “missed meal” alarm in response to the user's blood glucose characteristics, the user's insulin load information, or the like. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053820 | Activity Sensing Techniques for an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a wearable infusion pump system can include a pump device having a drive system to dispense a medicine to a user, an activity sensor that detects a possible change in an activity level of the user, and a controller to activate the drive system to dispense the medicine to the user. The controller device can query the user to indicate whether a detected activity level of the user represents an actual change in the activity level of the user. The controller device can alter the medicine dispensing schedule based on the user indicated changes in activity level. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053821 | EXPANDABLE CATHETER SYSTEM FOR VESSEL WALL INJECTION AND MUSCLE AND NERVE FIBER ABLATION - A vascular nerve ablation (denervation) system includes a multiplicity of expandable needles which open around a central axis to engage the wall of a blood vessel allowing the injection of a cytotoxic or neurotoxic solution for ablating conducting tissue in and near the vessel wall of a renal artery or pulmonary vein. The expandable needles are formed of self-expanding materials and include structures which limit the distance of penetration of the injection needles into the tissue of the wall of the blood vessel. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053822 | EXPANDABLE CATHETER SYSTEM FOR FLUID INJECTION INTO AND DEEP TO THE WALL OF A BLOOD VESSEL - A catheter-based/intravascular fluid injection system with application to renal denervation includes a multiplicity of needles which expand open around a central axis to engage the wall of a blood vessel, or the wall of the left atrium, allowing the injection of a cytotoxic and/or neurotoxic solution for ablating conducting tissue, or nerve fibers around the ostium of the pulmonary vein, or circumferentially in or just beyond the outer layer of the renal artery. The expandable delivery system includes expandable components that facilitate positioning of a multiplicity of injection needles against the inside wall of a blood vessel from where they can be advanced. The system also includes means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into the tissue of the wall of the targeted blood vessel. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053823 | Drug Delivery Apparatus - An implantable drug delivery apparatus for delivering a drug into a bodily fluid in a bodily cavity of a patient over a period of time includes a drug supply reservoir to supply drug into a delivery channel and an actuator for delivering the drug to a predetermined location in the bodily cavity of the patient, such as, for example, a cochlea of a human ear. The drug is loaded into the delivery channel while producing substantially negligible flow at an outlet of the delivery channel. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053824 | Handheld Devices For Dilating Tissue - Embodiments of handheld devices for dilating tissue along the paranasal sinuses include a handle assembly that includes a grip portion, an inflation mechanism, and a digital actuation member configured to actuate the inflation mechanism. The handheld devices also include a rigid cannula that includes a distal end and a proximal end, where the rigid cannula is coupled to the handle assembly along the proximal end. The handheld devices further include an inflatable balloon coupled to an outside of the rigid cannula proximate to the distal end, an inflation lumen at least partially disposed along the rigid cannula and in fluid communication with the inflatable balloon and the inflation mechanism, and an aspiration lumen at least partially disposed along the rigid cannula and includes an aspiration port proximate to the distal end. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053825 | CATHETER HAVING A PRESSURE ACTIVATED SPLITTABLE FEATURE - A catheter having a catheter body with a lumen and a distal lumen opening. The catheter's lumen extends through the catheter body along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body. A splittable feature is formed within a wall of the catheter body. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053826 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO INCREASE RIGIDITY AND SNAG-RESISTANCE OF CATHETER TIP - A venous catheter having a catheter tip comprising recessed diffusion holes for increasing the snag-resistance of the venous catheter. The invention further provides systems and methods for providing axial ridges interposed between diffusion holes for increasing the rigidity of the vented catheter tip. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053827 | Guide Wire Insertion Aid - A guide wire insertion aid for attaching onto a proximal end of a catheter or an implantable electrode line and for facilitating the insertion of a guide wire, formed as a horn- or funnel-shaped body which has a tubular fixing section and an expanding section extending therefrom, wherein the fixing section has an inner wall without contour and is slotted and elastically expandable at least over the larger portion of its longitudinal extension. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053828 | ANTI-CLOG SUCTION TIP APPARATUS AND METHODS - Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. For example, an anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053829 | Devices and Methods for Securing Catheter Assemblies - A connecting device for a catheter assembly is disclosed allowing a user to connect a catheter assembly to an adhesive pad which is then capable of anchoring the catheter assembly to a patient's leg. The connecting device may have an introducer body with an extension body and an attachment mechanism. The connecting device can be rotated along with or within a collar in a circular manner in order to facilitate the making of the connection with the adhesive pad. Additionally, the connecting device may contain an enlarged portion to enhance operability. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053830 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH MALLEABLE TUBING - A surgical instrument includes a hollow cylindrical member having a flexible region along at least a part of the hollow cylindrical member and a malleable tubing disposed over at least an outer surface of the flexible region of the hollow cylindrical member. The flexible region and the malleable tubing disposed over the flexible region can bend multiple times. The malleable tubing can maintain a bent orientation until the malleable tubing is re-bent by a user. The surgical instrument also includes connections that prevent the malleable tubing from moving longitudinally relative to the hollow cylindrical member. The malleable tubing may be made of various materials, one example of which is anodized, annealed aluminum. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053831 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING DEVICE WITH DESCENDIBLE SECOND TRIGGER ARRANGEMENT - A nested trigger assembly for a surgical instrument may generally comprise a first trigger and a second trigger, wherein the first trigger and the second trigger are movable together on a first stroke of the nested trigger assembly, wherein the second trigger is configured to be biased away from the first trigger after the first stroke and before a second stroke, and wherein the second trigger is configured to be moved toward to the first trigger during the second stroke. A surgical instrument may generally comprise a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a handle extending from the proximal end, wherein the handle comprises a gripping portion, and a nested trigger assembly extending from the handle. The nested trigger assemble may comprise one of a separable trigger assembly and a divisible trigger assembly. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053832 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS TO PROTECT NON TARGETED TISSUE - Disclosed are systems, devices, materials and method, including a system that includes an energy delivery apparatus to apply energy generated by an energy source to a target area, and a flexible deformable bio-degradable protective material configured to be deformed to define irregular surfaces. The deformable bio-degradable material is also configured to be placed in a location between the target area and another area, to interact with energy not absorbed by the target area to protect the other area, at least partly, from the energy not absorbed by the target area, and further configured to degrade over a period of time when the deformable bio-degradable material is placed substantially permanently proximate the location between the target area and the other area. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053833 | OVERFORCE MECHANISM - An overforce mechanism comprising a driving assembly, a driven assembly, and a variably engageable coupling, shunts or dampens a motion of a control cylinder for a hydraulic device when that motion exceeds a predefined, unsafe threshold. The overforce mechanism avoids or reduces damage either to the device itself, to ancillary devices and/or to the patient. In an aspect, the variably engageable coupling may include a biasing mechanism and a coupling member, wherein the biasing mechanism automatically resets or releases upon reaching a force or tension threshold. Further, the overforce driven assembly may include an overforce rod that allows the force or motion to be channeled away from the source. The variably engageable coupling may comprise a dowel and spring mechanism that automatically resets with tension. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053834 | INSTRUMENT FOR MANIPULATING SURGICAL IMPLANTS - An instrument for grasping and articulating a surgical implant includes a first arm having a distal end with a proximal-facing surface and a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm and having a distal end with a distal-facing surface. The proximal-facing surface and the distal-facing surface grasp the implant at a first angle in a first position and a second angle in a second position. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053835 | TOOL FOR A MICRO-INVASIVE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A shaft for a micro-invasive surgical instrument includes a shaft tube with a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, a coupling device for detachable mechanical coupling of the shaft with a tool, and a rotation bearing, which mechanically connects the coupling device with the distal end portion of the shaft tube. The rotation bearing is configured in order to allow rotation of the coupling device with respect to the shaft tube about the longitudinal axis of the shaft on the distal end portion of the shaft. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053836 | Shaft Rotating Device And Medical Instrument With Such A Device - A shaft rotating device for rotating a shaft of a medical instrument about its longitudinal axis relative to a handle of the medical instrument has an operating element for rotating the shaft. The operating element is arranged at a proximal portion of the shaft and in driving connection with the shaft such that the shaft is rotatable relative to the handle against frictional forces, and a coil spring arrangement having a surface and being in frictional contact with a surface of a counterpart for keeping the shaft and the handle rotationally stationary with respect to each other and movable against frictional forces. The operating element is operatively connected with the coil spring arrangement such that torque applied to the operating element decreases the frictional forces, while the shaft and coil spring arrangement are operatively connected such that torque applied to a distal portion of the shaft increases the frictional forces. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053837 | System and Method for Docking a Cornea with a Patient Interface Using Suction - A system and method are provided for docking a patient interface device to the eye of a patient using suction. The patient interface device is formed by the structural cooperation of a base member and an attachment member, both of which have an open distal end. A contact lens is formed onto the open distal end of the base member, and a continuous abutment is formed onto the open distal end of the attachment member. When the interface device is placed onto the eye of a patient, only the continuous abutment contacts the sclera of the patient. An air pocket is formed between the contact lens and the continuous abutment. The air pocket is in fluid communication with a vacuum channel. A vacuum pump is then employed to suction the air from the air pocket and draw the surface of the eye into contact with the contact lens. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053838 | INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDED FILTER REMOVAL - An interventional radiologic device for removal of an embedded filter is provided. The device distinguishes a laser sheath with optical fibers for applying ablation energy to tissue. A removable introducer is movable within the lumen of the laser sheath and has at least two open channels to run wires. One or more sheath detachable modular adapters are used for providing ablation energy, force sensing and/or preventing bleeding. The distal open end of the laser sheath is preferably beveled with an angle up to 45 degrees. In one aspect, the introducer has a bulb-like tip, which fits against the distal end the laser sheath, yet can still be removed from the laser sheath via its proximal end. This device can be inserted over two wires simultaneously thereby allowing insertion over a wire loop configuration used to engage the apex of embedded IVC filters. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053839 | Integrated Suture and Cauterization - A system for suturing and cauterization is provided. A needle assembly and/or suture line emanates heat to cauterize tissue during wound closure. Energy sources for the heat include thermal elements of a variety of configurations energized from electrical, RF or chemical sources disposed internally or external to the needle assembly. Conductive suture lines are provided and some embodiments include a surgical robot. Wound closure is improved and closing time decreased while the potential for bleeding induced by needle tract incisions and suture tension is minimized. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053840 | System and Method for DC Tissue Impedance Sensing - A system and method for transmitting electrosurgical energy from a generator to an electrosurgical instrument are provided. The electrosurgical system includes a generator adapted to generate electrosurgical energy for treating tissue. The generator includes one or more active output terminals which supply energy to the tissue. The active output terminals are operatively connected to one or more active leads. The generator also includes one or more return output terminals which returns energy from the tissue. The return output terminals are operatively connected to at least one return lead. The system also includes an electrosurgical instrument operatively connected to the one or more active leads and one or more return electrodes operatively connected to one or more return leads. The system further includes an electrosurgical cable including one or more active leads and one or more return leads. The one or more active leads and one or more return leads are wound in a double helix fashion such that the electrical field along the cable is mitigated along the length thereof. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053841 | ABLATION CATHETER FOR VEIN ANATOMIES - A catheter adapted for simultaneous tissue contact with two opposing ring electrodes carried on a generally linear portion of an electrode assembly is adapted to straddle an ostium for ablating two lesions along a chord of the ostium, wherein the generally linear portion is stabilized on the ostium to ensure proper tissue contact when a force is applied down the length of the catheter body. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053842 | FLEXIBLE ELECTROSURGICAL ABLATION AND ASPIRATION ELECTRODE WITH BEVELED ACTIVE SURFACE - Disclosed herein is a flexible single piece active element for use in connection with aspirating electrosurgical ablators, particularly those configured for bulk tissue vaporization. The active electrode elements of the present invention provide a simple construction suitable for use with a wide array of electrosurgical components and adjustable to wide range of angled positions to permit access to a variety of tissues, in an array of diverse environments and address a host of ablation needs. Additionally, the novel geometry and positioning of both ablation surface and aspiration ports permit aspiration flow to remove primarily waste heat rather than process heat, to thereby improve vaporization efficiency and reduce procedure time. Thus, active electrodes and ablation devices of the present invention maximize efficiency and adaptability while minimizing manufacturing cost and device profile. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053843 | Surgical Instrument Configured for Use with Interchangeable Hand Grips - A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom that defines a longitudinal axis therethrough, and supports an end effector having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly that includes a movable handle and a fixed handle. The fixed handle is adapted to couple to one or more selectively removable grips and the movable handle is configured to impart movement of one or more movable jaw members operably associated with the end effector. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053844 | TREATMENT INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE - This treatment instrument for endoscope includes a sheath that is capable of being inserted into a treatment instrument channel of an endoscope, a treatment part provided on a distal-end side of the sheath, a first wire that is connected to the treatment part and inserted into the sheath, the first wire including a first core member and a first covering member that covers the first core member, and a second wire that drives the treatment part, connected to the treatment part and inserted into the sheath so that the second wire is capable of moving relatively with the first wire in a state where an outer peripheral surface of the second wire capable of contacting the first wire, the second wire including a second core member and a second covering member having a different surface condition from that of the first covering member. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053845 | ENDOSCOPIC NASAL PALATOPLASTY - The endoscopic nasal palatoplasty procedure provides a reduction in the posterior aspect of the soft palate and/or uvula, thereby increasing the area of the nasopharyngeal passage between the soft palate and/or uvula and the back of the nasopharynx. This increased nasopharyngeal area promotes nasal breathing, thereby reducing reliance upon oral breathing and corresponding sleep-disordered breathing syndrome and associated problems such as sleep apnea and snoring. The procedure is performed using a conventional surgical implement, such as a Coblator® or other electro cauterizing or laser cauterizing implement, to ablate and cauterize a series of lesions in the soft palate and/or uvula. The procedure is performed by inserting the surgical implement through one of the nasal passages to access the superior surface of the soft palate and/or uvula. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053846 | NON-STICK BIPOLAR FORCEPS - Disposable, bipolar electrosurgical forceps are designed to prevent the sticking of body tissue to the tips of the forceps and include a pair of electrode arms having lengths with opposite proximal and distal ends, with thin layers of biocompatible metal on the forceps arm distal ends and bipolar electrical conductors permanently secured to the forceps arm proximal ends. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053847 | Implant Devices Constructed with Metallic and Polymeric Components - An intramedullary nail includes a longitudinal core extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal portion of the nail to a distal portion thereof, the core including a plurality of interlocking features around a circumference thereof and a polymeric casing extending about at least a portion of the circumference of the core including the interlocking features to mechanically interlock the casing and the core, at least a portion of a length of the core being embedded within the casing offset from a longitudinal axis of the nail so that a thickness of casing varies about a circumference of the nail, a maximum thickness of the casing being located at a site at which a polymeric locking element is to be bonded to the nail. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053848 | FIXATION SYSTEM, AN INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053849 | INTRAMEDULLARY PIN FOR INSERTION INTO THE MEDULLARY SPACE OF A FEMUR - An intramedullary pin for insertion into the medullary space of the femur through the lateral compacta of the trochanter major. The pin has a proximal pin section and an adjoining distal pin section. Each pin section includes one or more bores for one or more bone screws. The proximal pin section has at least one bore running obliquely to the longitudinal axis, so that bone screws can be inserted through the bore into the head of the femur, or a screw can be inserted in the antegrade direction through the bore. The distal pin section is at least partly straight and the proximal pin section has a curvature in the lateral-posterior direction. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053850 | ORIENTED POLYMER IMPLANTABLE DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - A device is formed by a discontinuous process into a bone screw, plate, or fastener, wherein the device has a degree of polymer alignment and strength, and upon reheating above glass transition temperature of the polymer, the device remains dimensionally stable, as it maintains its dimensions, strength, and degree of polymer orientation. In practice of the present invention, the polymer slug is pressed into the die cavity by the actuation of ram press, causing the slug to conform to the die cavity. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053851 | ACCESS AND TISSUE MODIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to a device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body. Guidewire exchange systems, devices and methods are also described. A guidewire may be exchanged between different surgical devices and may be releaseably or permanently coupled. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053852 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A tissue removal device for removing hard and/or soft tissue is disclosed. The device can have an elongated rigid shaft attached to an articulating broach. The device can be inserted through a transosseous delivery channel formed in a bone. The broach can articulate after passing through the transosseous delivery channel. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053853 | DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NEURAL LOCALIZATION - Described herein are tissue manipulation devices having a tight bipole network. In particular, described herein are smart tools such as rongeurs configured to sense the presence of a nerve or portion of nerve. Tissue may be cut (or otherwise manipulated) by using a tool having a tight bipolar network to sense when a nerve or portion of a nerve is in the tool prior to cutting. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053854 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC SACROILIAC GUIDES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A patient-specific alignment guide includes a patient-specific portion and a guiding element having a through opening. The patient-specific portion has a patient-specific surface preoperatively configured to mate as a negative of a portion of an iliac crest of a pelvis of a specific patient and mate to the iliac crest only in one position. The guiding element has a preoperatively configured orientation and location relative to the patient-specific portion for preparing a bore in the bone of the patient to direct a bone screw at the preoperatively configured orientation and location for sacroiliac fixation. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053855 | BONY BALANCING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT - Total knee replacement surgery is improved through custom cuts on the distal femur without resorting to expensive computer navigation. The method involves measurement, on plain radiographs prior to surgery, the amount of bone that would be resected on each knee, medially and laterally on the distal femur. In the preferred embodiments, the predetermined distance is in the range of 8-10 mm, more preferably 10 mm, and the resulting distance from the second line to the apex of the lateral condyle is in the range of 6 to 7 mm. A cutting fixture is provided and used to resect the medial condyle at the predetermined distance and the lateral condyle at the measured resulting distance. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053856 | PRECISION HIP REPLACEMENT METHOD - A method for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading using a gyroscopic positioning unit aligned with the acetabular component placement tool, (c) taking an image of at least a portion of the cup using a radiography unit, (d) using the image to determine the actual orientation of the cup and required position of the cup to properly orient the acetabular component, (e) incrementally altering the position of the cup by using a striking tool, (f) taking new abduction and anteversion readings using the gyroscopic unit to determine the relative movement of the cup caused by the tapping, and (g) repeating any of the steps as necessary. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053857 | INSIDE-OUT GUIDE FOR HIP REPLACEMENT METHOD - A tool and method for locating a proper position for a portal incision for hip arthroplasty, the tool being a tubular body having a first portion defining a first axis, a second portion defining a second axis non-parallel to the first axis, the second portion having a directional tool and a lead coaxially aligned, wherein when the tubular body is placed adjacent to an acetabulum with the directional tool aimed at the acetabulum and perpendicular to a plane of the face of the acetabulum, the lead points to location on the skin that would be the proper location for the portal incision. The lead may have a blunt tip, a cutting instrument, or an opening through which a flexible tool can be inserted to forge a path towards the proper location for the portal incision. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053858 | PRECISE HIP COMPONENT POSITIONING FOR HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY - A device for accurately positioning the acetabular cup in a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA), comprising the steps of (a) placing the cup in roughly the correct position in the acetabulum using a acetabular component placement tool, (b) taking a first abduction reading and a first anteversion reading using a gyroscopic positioning unit aligned with the acetabular component placement tool, (c) taking an image of at least a portion of the cup using a radiography unit, (d) using the image to determine the actual orientation of the cup and required position of the cup to properly orient the acetabular component, (e) incrementally altering the position of the cup by using a striking tool, (f) taking new abduction and anteversion readings using the gyroscopic unit to determine the relative movement of the cup caused by the tapping, and (g) repeating any of the steps as necessary. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053859 | TELESCOPIC GUIDE FOR HIP REPLACEMENT METHOD - A tool and method for locating a proper position for a portal incision for hip arthroplasty, the tool having at least one generally straight body defining an axis, the generally straight body having a slot at one end, the slot being angled at an approximately 45 degree angle relative to the axis of the generally straight body, the slot configured to receive a cutting member or guide tool. A second generally straight body may be connected to the first generally straight body to form a right angle. If the lengths of the two generally straight bodies are substantially equivalent, then when the second generally straight body is inserted into the acetabulum, the first generally straight body positions the slot in the proper location such that sliding a guide tool or cutting member through the slot allows a portal incision to be created in the proper location. In some embodiments, the generally straight bodies may have adjustable lengths. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053860 | RING USED IN A SMALL PUPIL PHACOEMULSIFICATION PROCEDURE - A ring that can maintain a pupil in an extended position d˜ring an ophthalmic procedure. The ring has a plurality of loops that capture iris tissue. The ring is configured to extend the pupil when iris tissue is inserted into each loop. An ophthalmic procedure such as phacoemulsification can then be performed on the patient. The ring has a center opening that provides a wide view of the ocular chamber during the procedure. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053861 | OPEN SURGICAL PROSTHESIS DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A device is used for deploying a prosthesis to vessel portions of a body vessel. The device can include a retaining member and a sheath. The retaining member, such as clamps, is movable between closed and open positions. In the closed position, the retaining member compresses an intermediate segment of the prosthesis. In the open position, the retaining member is positioned away from the prosthesis to allow for expansion of the intermediate segment. The sheath compresses an outer segment of the prosthesis, where the outer segment is associated with a first or second outer end of the prosthesis. The sheath is removable from the outer segment to allow for expansion thereof when the retaining member is in the closed position. An actuation member is operable to move the retaining member between the closed and open positions. Clamps are pivotable in response to movement of the actuation member. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053862 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ANASTOMOSIS CONNECTION - The invention relates to a device for producing an ETS anastomosis connection and/or a STS anastomosis connection, comprising a ring ( | 2013-02-28 |
20130053863 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING VAGINAL LACERATIONS DURING CHILDBIRTH - A vaginal dilation device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it is configured to dilate vaginal tissue during labor to prevent tissue damage. Another feature of the vaginal dilation device is that it can be manually controlled to dilate vaginal tissue, or can be automatically controlled to dilate vaginal tissue. In some embodiments, the vaginal dilation device is configured to measure a force applied by the device to tissue. In other embodiments, the vaginal dilation device is configured to apply a constant force to tissue. In other embodiments, the vaginal dilation device is configured to expand at a constant rate. Methods associated with use of the vaginal dilation device are also provided. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053864 | LEAD BODY WITH INNER AND OUTER CO-AXIAL COILS - A biomedical conductor assembly adapted for at least partial insertion in a living body. The conductor assembly includes a plurality of the first electrical conductors each covered with an insulator and helically wound in a first direction to form an inner coil with a lumen. A plurality of second electrical conductors each including a plurality of un-insulated wires twisted in a ropelike configuration around a central axis to form a plurality of cables. Each cable is covered with an insulator and helically wound in a second opposite direction forming an outer coil in direct physical contact with the inner coil. The inner and outer coils are covered by an insulator. A method of making the conductor assembly and implanting a neurostimulation system is also disclosed. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053865 | ADJUSTABLE WIRE LENGTH STYLET HANDLE - A stylet-lead assembly including a therapy delivery element and a stylet. The therapy delivery element includes a proximal end with a plurality of electrical contacts adapted to electrically couple with an implantable pulse generator, a distal end with a plurality of electrodes electrically coupled to the electrical contacts, and a lumen having a lumen length extending from the proximal end to almost the distal end. The stylet handle includes a locking insert has a first channel adapted to receive the proximal end of the stylet wire. The portion of the stylet wire extending beyond a proximal end of the locking insert includes at least one bend. A stylet handle has an opening at a distal end adapted to compressively engage the proximal end of the stylet wire to the locking insert, such that an exposed portion of the stylet wire measured from the distal end of the stylet wire to a distal end of the locking insert generally comprises the lumen length. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053866 | SURGICAL ROBOT WITH HYBRID PASSIVE/ACTIVE CONTROL - A surgical robot with seven degrees of freedom, including various types of joints, offers a hybrid active-passive control for operation both manually and by programmed navigation. One of the degrees of freedom allows the robot to be moved efficiently around the axis of a patient's body to provide ample workspace for surgical procedures in an operating room. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053867 | STEREOTACTIC ACCESS DEVICES AND METHODS - This invention is directed to devices and methods for stereotactic access, and particularly to a frameless stereotactic access device for accessing a body cavity and methods therefor. In general, a stereotactic device may include portions or features for fixing the device to a portion of a patient's body, such as, for example, a skull, such that the device may be generally spatially fixed in relation to the patient's body or part thereof. The stereotactic device may also generally include portions or features for guiding a medical device or other device at a particular trajectory in relation to the patient's body or part thereof. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053868 | SIDE LOOKING MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY - A surgical instrument is inserted through a guide tube. The surgical instrument exits at an intermediate position of the guide tube and is oriented to be substantially parallel to the guide tube's longitudinal axis as it exits. A stereoscopic image capture component is on the guide tube between the intermediate position and the guide tube's distal end. The image capture component's field of view is generally perpendicular to the guide tube's longitudinal axis. The guide tube is jointed to allow the image capture component to be moved. The surgical instruments and the guide tube are telemanipulatively controlled. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053869 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HAIR REMOVAL - A hair removal system configured to destroy germinative cells at a base of at least one hair follicle is provided. The system comprises a casing and at least one pluck-head configured to trap at least one hair, and at least one oscillator mechanically coupled to the pluck-head and to the casing. The oscillator is configured to vibrate the pluck-head such that when the hair is trapped by the pluck-head, vibrations transmitted to the base are sufficient to destroy the germinative cells. A method of using the same is also disclosed. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053870 | System, Apparatus and Method for Fastening Tissue - A tissue fastening device includes a suture clip holder and a suture cutter. A suture clip can be releasably secured to the suture clip holder, and a suture line or lines can pass through the clip and adjacent the suture cutter. A first movement of a control handle causes the suture clip to be released from the suture clip holder, and a second movement of the control handle causes the suture cutter to cut the suture line or lines. The first movement is different from the second movement. The first movement can be rotational, with the second movement being longitudinal. Alternatively, the first movement can be longitudinal, with the second movement being rotational. The device may include a main body, an inner body, and an outer body. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053871 | Suture and Retainer Assembly and SULU - A suturing system for receiving and retaining a suture is disclosed and includes a suture, at least one retainer, and at least one needle. Each needle is able to receive and removably retain the suture within a groove located in a tapered end. The retainer has a body that defines an aperture therethrough. The shape of the aperture is formed by a central passageway, and a pair of diametrically opposed slots extending radially outward from the central passageway. The central passageway is sized to allow passage of the needle therethrough. Each slot defines a tortured path section that permits passage of the suture in a first direction and inhibits passage of the suture in a second direction. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053872 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING BLOOD FLOW INTO AN ANEURYSM - The present invention provides an occlusion device for preventing blood flow from a blood vessel into an aneurysm through an opening in a blood vessel wall. The occlusion device includes an occluding sheet having a rolled configuration and a framework disposed with the occluding sheet and biased to unroll the occluding sheet. The present invention also provides a method of preventing blood flow from a blood vessel into an aneurysm using the occlusion device of the present invention. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053873 | Device and Method for Rolling and Inserting a Prosthetic Patch into a Body Cavity - This invention generally relates to minimal invasive surgery. More specifically the current invention relates to an apparatus especially adapted to fold prosthetic patches and to insert said patches into a body cavity through a cannula or an incision. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053874 | MEDICAL IMPLANT WITH FLOATING MAGNETS - Systems and methods are described for the use of floating magnetic elements in medical implants. The magnetic elements within the medical implant are allowed to rotate freely to align with a strong external magnetic field, such as that of an MRI scanner, and align to attract each other during the normal functioning of the medical implant in the absence of a strong external magnetic field. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053875 | MULTI-PLANE SURGICAL INCISION GUIDE - A surgical blade may include a surgical incision guide configured to guide a surgical incision. The surgical incision guide may include one or more surgical incision guide marks. A surgical incision guide mark may be configured to provide information about a surgical incision. For example, a surgeon may compare a location of a surgical incision guide with a portion of a tissue to identify an incision depth. Illustratively, a surgeon may compare a location of a surgical incision guide with a portion of a tissue to identify an optimum incision depth to adjust an orientation of a surgical blade. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053876 | CATHETER SHAPE RELEASE MECHANISM - A catheter includes a handle, a catheter sheath and a stylet having a shaped distal part received within the catheter sheath. The catheter includes a catheter shape release mechanism comprising the catheter handle and an elongate catheter sheath carrier. The catheter sheath carrier is slidable between a first position in which the shaped distal part of the stylet lies in register with the distal part of the catheter sheath to impart that shape to the catheter sheath and a second position in which the shaped distal part of the stylet is located proximally of the distal part of the catheter sheath. The catheter shape release mechanism enables retraction of the handle and the stylet while keeping the catheter sheath in place in case the catheter snags on tissue when in use. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053877 | Multiple Function Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument includes first and second jaw members which are pivotable between closed, grasping, and cutting configurations. A spring-driven safety feature prevents unintentional movement of the first and second jaw members into the cutting configuration. The instrument allows the user to perform separate tissue grasping and cutting actions without changing instruments or removing the instrument from the surgical site. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053878 | CAP ASSEMBLY FOR ALTERNATE SITE TESTING AND/OR UTILIZING A LOCKING SYSTEM AND/OR LOCKED DEPTH OF PENETRATION POSITIONS AND/OR LANCET DEVICE USING SUCH FEATURES - The invention provides for a lancet device and/or a cap assembly for a lancet device which includes a member capable of being removably mounted to a body of the lancet device. An alternate site testing (AST) cap can be mounted to the member. A method of using the lancet device includes mounting the member to a body of the lancet device, placing the alternate site testing (AST) cap against a skin surface, and forming a puncture in the skin surface with the needle. A method the lancet device includes mounting the member to a body of the lancet device and mounting the alternate site testing (AST) cap onto the member. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053879 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID ENDOVASCULAR VESSEL OCCLUSION AND BLOOD FLOW INTERRUPTION - An occluding device including expandable scaffold and a flow-limiting member is described. In some embodiments the scaffold is an expandable or self-expanding stent deliverable over a guide wire. The flow-limiting member can include a valve that can be closed following deployment. On deployment the stent and flow-limiting member can engage an inner surface of a body cavity lumen, blocking flow of material. In some embodiments the body cavity is a blood vessel, and the device can be used to block blood flow. In some embodiments the device includes bioactive agents. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053880 | ENHANCED EXPLANT PROCESSES AND MECHANISMS FOR INTRAGASTRIC DEVICES - A sealing device attached to an intragastric balloon device having a head flexibly attached to a body by a pivot portion, where the pivot portion provides the head with a closed state and an open state relative to the body and the intragastric device. The sealing device having one or more plugs configured to seal an aspiration port of a lumen when the head is in a closed state and further configured to release the aspiration port of the lumen when the head is in an open state. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053881 | METHOD OF TREATING OCCULSION IN A BLOOD VESSEL - A method of dissolving a thrombus in a blood vessel for improving blood flow. A filter device includes an expandable filter body fixed to a distal end portion of an outer catheter. The filter device also includes an agitation member disposed along a distal end portion of an inner catheter, wherein the inner catheter is slidably contained within the outer catheter. During treatment, the expandable filter body is expanded within the blood vessel and the inner catheter is advanced relative to the outer catheter such that the agitation member is positioned distal to the filter body. The agitation member is activated for dissolving the thrombus in the blood vessel. After the thrombus is at least partially dissolved, aspiration is applied for pulling resulting particles into the filter body. The filter device is then retracted into a delivery sheath with the particles captured inside the filter body. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053882 | EMBOLIC MATERIAL EXCISION TRAPPING DEVICE - To provide an embolic material excision trapping device capable of excising an embolic material in an arteriole or vessel without blocking the blood flow, and further, trapping the material with reliability. A device for removing an embolic material in a lumen in a living body has a long shaft member | 2013-02-28 |
20130053883 | COIL OCCLUSION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Coil occluder devices and systems and methods of using the same. In an exemplary embodiment of an occluder system of the present disclosure, the occluder system comprises an occluder device comprising a coil having at least a first, uncompressed configuration and a second, compressed configuration, wherein the coil in the first, uncompressed configuration is configured to fit within a delivery mechanism sized and shaped to fit within a mammalian luminal organ, and wherein the coil in the second, compressed configuration is configured to occlude a mammalian luminal organ, and a delivery mechanism sized and shaped to fit within the mammalian luminal organ, the delivery mechanism configured to receive the coil in the first, uncompressed configuration within a lumen defined within the delivery mechanism. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053884 | SUTURE FASTENER COMBINATION DEVICE - A closure system for closing openings in tissue that includes a closure device and a fastener. The closure device includes shafts that are configured to deploy a fastener to close an opening in tissue. The closure device can deploy the fastener as a knot pusher to close the opening with sutures or as a knot replacement to close the opening with sutures. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053885 | Teething Assembly - A teething device includes a loop and a plurality of plates each having a top surface, a bottom surface and a perimeter edge. Each of the plates has an aperture that the loop extends through. Each of the plates is in the shape of a key and each is made of a metallic material. A plurality grommets is positioned on the perimeter edges of each plate. A teething member is mounted on the loop. The loop extends through the opening in the teething member. The teething member is used to provide comfort to a child while the child chews on the teething member. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053886 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CERVICAL MIDLINE FIXATION - Devices and methods for enhancing the effectiveness of spinal stabilization, and particularly that of cervical spinal stabilization, are provided herein. More specifically, methods and systems are disclosed for effectively positioning occipital plates and spinal fixation assemblies within target vertebrae, while also reducing any associated patient trauma (e.g., muscle stripping, tissue damage, etc.). The systems and methods can utilize trans-lamina delivery of the spinal fixation assemblies to allow for the positioning of the fixation elements along the midline of the patient's spine. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053887 | Bone Screw Retention in a Spinal Implant - A spinal implant has a mechanism for inhibiting a bone screw used in attaching the spinal implant to the spine from backing out from the spinal implant once the bone screw has been received in the spinal implant. The spinal implant has a bone screw bore defining a bore wall in which is disposed a resilient closed curve band or ring. The resilient closed curve band has a plurality of resilient segments that extend into the bore. Each one of the plurality of resilient segments form a spring that allows a head of a bone screw to ingress there through but prevents the head of the bone screw from egress there from. The resilient closed curve band forms a retention ring that is received in one or more slots, channels, grooves or the like in the bore hole wall. The plurality of resilient segments are formed as arcs, curves and/or configured arcs/curves that extend radially inward from outer arced or curved portions of the retention ring. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053888 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING SURGICAL RODS - An exemplary apparatus for connecting surgical rods according the principles of the present disclosure includes an elongate first arm, an elongate second arm, and a clamping assembly. The elongate first arm includes a first end that couples with a first rod and a second end with a first engagement portion. The elongate second arm includes a first end that couples with a second rod and a second end terminating in a second engagement portion. The clamping assembly includes a passageway that slidably receives the first engagement portion and that retains the second engagement portion and an adjustment member offset from the passageway that adjusts a clamping force to restrict positioning of the second engagement portion relative to the first engagement portion. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053889 | ELONGATED STABILIZATION MEMBER AND BONE ANCHOR USEFUL IN BONE AND ESPECIALLY SPINAL REPAIR PROCESSES - A bone interface anchor for use with an elongated stabilization member, the anchor having: a receptor having a retaining device for receiving the elongated stabilization member; a compression assembly for securing the elongated stabilization member within the receptor; bone fixation screws which secure the anchors relative to bone segments of the human spine, | 2013-02-28 |
20130053890 | SPINE STABILIZATION SYSTEM WITH SELF-CUTTING ROD - A spine stabilization system is provided. The system utilizes a self-cutting rod having a sharp cutting edge that can be anchored to a patient's spine with pedicle screws. The system can be percutaneously delivered, low profile, and allow cutting of surrounding tissue rather than simply spreading the tissue apart during rod insertion. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053891 | REVISABLE ORTHOPEDIC ANCHOR AND METHODS OF USE - A revisable orthopedic anchor and method of use for removably securing an anchor in bone, such as compromised or degenerated bone, is described herein. In one embodiment, the anchor makes use of dual probes and vector divergence of the distal tips of the probes to achieve superior bone purchase and pull-out resistance. In such an embodiment, the probes can be inserted one at a time into a hole formed in, for example, the pedicle bone. After the probes are inserted and joined at the proximal end, they have a greater pull-out resistance than a threaded anchor. Removing the anchor involves separating the proximal heads and reversing the implantation process. As a result of the unique bone anchor design disclosed herein, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for less complicated implantation and removal of orthopedic anchors, all while providing enhanced bone purchase when implanted in a patient. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053892 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CERVICAL MIDLINE FIXATION - Devices and methods for enhancing the effectiveness of spinal stabilization, and particularly that of cervical spinal stabilization, are provided herein. More specifically, methods and systems are disclosed for effectively positioning occipital plates and spinal fixation assemblies within target vertebrae, while also reducing any associated patient trauma (e.g., muscle stripping, tissue damage, etc.). The systems and methods can utilize trans-lamina delivery of the spinal fixation assemblies to allow for the positioning of the fixation elements along the midline of the patient's spine. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053893 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CERVICAL LATERAL FIXATION - Devices and methods are provided for treatment of the cervical spine. The devices and methods allow for treatment to be delivered from a lateral or posterior-lateral location of a subject, proximate to the cervical region of the spine. One exemplary embodiment of a spinal implant includes an elongate cage member and a plate member appended to a proximal end of the cage member. The plate member can be oriented in a manner such that it is asymmetric with respect to a long axis of the cage member. In another exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a cage member having a distal end that has an asymmetrical, bulleted shape such that the distal end is biased towards a superior or cranial direction. In a third exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a spinal fixation element and at least two mounting eyelets formed thereon. Exemplary methods related to implanting spinal implants from a lateral or posterior-lateral location are also provided. | 2013-02-28 |
20130053894 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CERVICAL LATERAL FIXATION - Devices and methods are provided for treatment of the cervical spine. The devices and methods allow for treatment to be delivered from a lateral or posterior-lateral location of a subject, proximate to the cervical region of the spine. One exemplary embodiment of a spinal implant includes an elongate cage member and a plate member appended to a proximal end of the cage member. The plate member can be oriented in a manner such that it is asymmetric with respect to a long axis of the cage member. In another exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a cage member having a distal end that has an asymmetrical, bulleted shape such that the distal end is biased towards a superior or cranial direction. In a third exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a spinal fixation element and at least two mounting eyelets formed thereon. Exemplary methods related to implanting spinal implants from a lateral or posterior-lateral location are also provided. | 2013-02-28 |