10th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 73 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140066942 | Force Dissipating Impactor Device - A force dissipating impactor device comprises a bar member including a hollow shaft, a first end, and a second end. The first end of the impactor device provides an impaction surface and the opposite second end of the impactor device provides an implant engagement surface. The implant engagement surface is contoured to mate with a surface of the implant member. The impaction surface is configured to be struck with a mallet or other tool. A plurality of holes are provided in the shaft and penetrate the surface of the bar member. The plurality of holes provided on the shaft surface of the bar member may be arranged such that a line passing axially along the shaft surface intersects at least one of the plurality of holes. Further, the plurality of holes may be arranged in a staggered matrix around the shaft surface. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066943 | Plate Benders for Bone Plates - A bone plate includes first and second longitudinal sides, a plurality of through holes longitudinally displaced in the bone plate between the first and second longitudinal sides, and a plurality of tubular guide elements coupled relative to the plurality of through holes. Plate bending tools are provided. Each includes a handle having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, and an end effector coupled to the first end of the handle. The end effector includes a retaining arm that is provided with a bore having a bore axis extending transverse relative to the longitudinal axis and a fulcrum. The bore is sized to received a portion of a tubular guide element coupled to the bone plate such that the retaining arm can stably engage the tubular guide element. The fulcrum is adapted to bear against one of longitudinal sides of the bone plate. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066944 | TOOL EXCHANGE INTERFACE AND CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR COOPERATIVE SURGICAL ROBOTS - A system and method for tool exchange during surgery for cooperatively controlled robots comprises a tool holder for receiving a surgical tool adapted to be held by a robot and a surgeon, a tool holding element for constraining downward motion of the tool while allowing low force removal of the surgical tool from the holder, a first sensor for detecting if the surgical tool is docked within the tool holder, and a selector for automatically selecting different movements or actions of the tool holder to be performed based upon information detected by the first sensor. The system and method of the present invention provides an advantage to an often slow moving cooperative robot, by increasing the speed by which the tool holder may move in the direction away from the patient. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066945 | SURGICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical implant driver includes a member defining a longitudinal axis and including an engagement portion. The engagement portion includes a first surface and a second surface disposed in a serial configuration along the longitudinal axis. The first surface includes a drive interface engageable with a first surface of an implant fastener and the second surface includes at least a retention interface engageable with a second surface of the implant fastener. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066946 | Preloaded Intraocular Lens (IOL) System and Method - A preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) system/method utilizing haptic compression is disclosed. The disclosed system/method utilizes an IOL packaged in a compressed state that is inserted into a patient using a cartridge and lumen through which the IOL is advanced. Within this context the haptics to the IOL are wrapped around the IOL in a coplanar fashion during the loading of the IOL to permit the IOL to be shipped and stored in a compressed state. This compressed state is achieve by wrapping the haptics of the IOL during the manufacturing process to ensure that the IOL is properly aligned and thus delivered in a predetermined orientation within the patient's eye. This compressed packaging of the IOL permits a more uniform and consistent placement of the IOL in the patient and eliminates the potential for physician error during the critical IOL placement procedure. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066947 | INTRAOCULAR LENS SURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various systems, apparatuses, and processes may be used for intraocular lens surgery. In particular implementations, a system for intraocular lens surgery may include an intraocular lens insertion cartridge and an intraocular lens interface adapted to engage intraocular lens for advancement through the intraocular lens insertion cartridge. The system may also include a bracket that is detachably attached to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge and that facilitates securing the intraocular lens interface relative to the intraocular lens insertion cartridge. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066948 | Device for Retrieving a Body from a Tubular Structure - Some embodiments relate to a device for retrieving a body from within a tubular structure, the device having a proximal end and a distal end and comprising: a device body at the proximal end; a conduit extending away from the device body to the distal end and sized to be receivable in the tubular structure; at least one actuator operably associated with the device body; a first strand extending at least in part through the conduit; a second strand extending at least in part through the conduit; wherein the first and second strands are affixed at the distal end of the device, and wherein the second strand is wound around the first strand along at least a distal length of the first strand; wherein the at least one actuator is operable to cause the second strand to adopt an expanded state in which the second strand defines a trawl volume to catch the body for retrieval of the body from the tubular structure. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066949 | Neurological Treatment System - A neurological treatment apparatus includes a first endovascular device comprising a plurality of first electrodes extending along a first length in a distal portion of the first device, the distal portion of the first device being configured for endoluminal navigation into cerebral vasculature, and a second endovascular device comprising a plurality of second electrodes extending along a second length in a distal portion of the second device, configured for endoluminal navigation into the cerebral vasculature, such that electrostimulative current may be passed between the first and second electrodes. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066950 | SPINAL CORD STIMULATION SYSTEM - A method for optimizing the stimulation of the dorsal column of the spinal cord is disclosed. The method includes providing a stimulating electrode array and a frame element. The frame element is configured to couple to the stimulating electrode array and guide the stimulating electrode array to a desired position proximate the dorsal column of the spinal cord of a subject. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066951 | COCHLEAR IMPLANT WITH IMPROVED ELECTRODE ARRAY AND CONTROLLER - A cochlear implant device includes a deformable and stretchable flexible strip composed of a biological compatible material and positioned about a longitudinal axis so as to form a spiral. The implant device has a plurality of conductive strips with electrode windows formed so as to expose a segment of each conductive strip. A density of the electrode windows is sufficient to monitor a distance of the flexible strip from a non-conductive tissue of a patient in a 360 degree field of view about the longitudinal axis. A method of inserting a cochlear implant includes providing a multi-joint robot comprised of a series of actuator units, guiding the multi-joint robot into an inner ear of a patient, monitoring the position of the multi-joint robot relative to a non-conductive portion of the patient; and applying current to the multi joint robot so as to adjust the position of the actuator units. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066952 | ARTICULATION JOINT WITH BENDING MEMBER - The present disclosure provides an articulation joint that can include a plurality of articulation links, wherein each articulation link can include an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a first lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. Each articulation link can further include a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the elongate body, wherein each arm includes an inner end attached to the outer surface of the elongate body and a second lumen extending from a proximal side of the arm to a distal side of the arm. The articulation joint can also include a bending member positioned within the first lumen of the elongate body and a control member positioned within a plurality of second lumens, wherein each of the plurality of second lumens includes a common longitudinal axis. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066953 | LAPAROSCOPIC SYSTEM - A laparoscopic surgical system configured for cooperation with a trocar is described. In one configuration, the system is configured to expand to accommodate trocars of varying dimensions. In another configuration, which is not necessarily exclusive of the first configuration, the system may function to provide an anchoring and closure system for use in laparoscopic surgery. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066954 | INSERTABLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR MINIMAL ACCESS PROCEDURE - The present invention provides a system and single or multi-functional element device that can be inserted and temporarily placed or implanted into a structure having a lumen or hollow space, such as a subject's abdominal cavity to provide therewith access to the site of interest in connection with minimally invasive surgical procedures. The insertable device may be configured such that the functional elements have various degrees of freedom of movement with respect to orienting the functional elements or elements to provide access to the site from multiple and different orientations/perspectives as the procedure dictates, e.g., to provide multiple selectable views of the site, and may provide a stereoscopic view of the site of interest. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066955 | Robotic Devices with Arms and Related Methods - Various robotic devices and related medical procedures are disclosed herein. Each of the various robotic devices has an arm. The arm can have two arm components coupled at a joint. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066956 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING TISSUE DEFECTS - Methods and devices to process harvested skin tissue and to immediately reintroduce the ground tissue into the patient to repair a tissue defect are disclosed. A hand-held portable tissue grinder comprising a housing and a grinding element are disclosed. The tissue grinder is used for grinding skin and subcutaneous tissue and includes a sterile polymer housing having a first opening adapted to receive the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The tissue grinder also includes a sterile grinding element disposed substantially within the housing. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066957 | DERMATOME BLADE ASSEMBLY GUARD - A dermatome having a main body, a blade assembly and a blade guard, where the blade assembly has a blade edge and the blade guard has a base and a fence extending from the base toward the blade assembly so as to face the blade edge. The blade guard may include at least one blade assembly locator to facilitate the alignment of the blade guard with the blade assembly. A blade guard assembled on the blade assembly may operate so as to prevent unintended contact between the blade edge and objects. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066958 | Surgical Implant - A surgical implant ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140066959 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STABILIZING TISSUE AND IMPLANTS - An implant for repairing a joint between a first bone and a second bone includes a first section constructed of a substantially rigid material and a graft constructed of soft tissue having a first end and a second end. The first section has a first end surface configured for positioning against the first bone. The graft is configured for stabilizing the first section relative to the first bone. A first fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first section to anchor the graft to the first section. A second fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first bone to anchor the graft to the first bone. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066960 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING BIOLOGICAL VESSELS - A system for performing angioplasty and a method of utilizing same are provided. The system includes a balloon mounted on a catheter shaft and an expandable constraining structure mounted over the balloon. The expandable constraining structure includes a plurality of axial struts crossing a plurality of radially-expandable rings being for constraining said balloon such that isolated balloon regions protrude through openings in said constraining structure when the balloon is inflated. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066961 | Catheter with Vessel Lining and Methods for Using Same - A system for providing access across a site of obstruction is provided. The system may include a sleeve, having a distal portion that can move from an inverted position to an everted position. A balloon situated within the sleeve can be extended so as to evert sleeve. A pathway can extend across a juncture between the distal portion and the remaining portion of the sleeve so as to provide access across the site of obstruction. A method for providing access across the site of obstruction is also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066962 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In various embodiments, a surgical instrument for operation in an aqueous environment is provided. In at least one embodiment, the surgical instrument may include a hollow sheath, a blade disposed at least partially within the hollow sheath and extending through an opening in the sheath, and at least one ultrasonic transducer operably coupled to the blade. The blade may include a polygonal cross-sectional shape and the tip may project away from the sheath's longitudinal axis. In another embodiment, the surgical instrument may include a blade with suction disposed therethrough and at least one ultrasonic transducer operably coupled to the blade. The blade may include a cutting edge that is positioned over a blade opening. Also, the cutting edge may project away from the blade's longitudinal axis. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066963 | COMPACT ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An endoscopic surgical device comprising a slotted clear cannula, a blade and a case, wherein the cannula is attached to the case, and wherein the blade is enclosed in the case and is slidable into the cannula is disclosed. The blade is enclosed within the case and cannula, and has a horizontally-oriented pushing component and a vertically-oriented cutting component that protrudes through the slot of the cannula. A method for a performing an operative procedure on a target tissue in a subject using the endoscopic surgical device is also described. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066964 | COMPACT ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL BLADE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An endoscopic surgical device comprising a slotted clear cannula, a blade and a housing, wherein the cannula is attached to the housing, and wherein the blade is enclosed in the housing and is slidable into the cannula is disclosed. The blade is enclosed within the housing and cannula, and has a horizontally-oriented pushing component and a vertically-oriented cutting component that protrudes through the slot of the cannula. A method for a performing an operative procedure on a target tissue in a subject using the endoscopic surgical device is also described. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066965 | ARTHROSCOPIC CUTTING BLADE - A dual function arthroscopic blade provides multiple cutting surfaces of differing cut aggressiveness for selective engagement of the desired cutting blade without retracting the instrument for changing cutting members to apply a different set of cutting edges, or blade. An inner rotating member within a stationary outer cutting member provide cutting edges defined by cutting windows on the inner and outer cutting members, and a rotational drive applies an oscillating rotation such that one of the cutting windows, corresponding to one of the sets of cutting edges, engages an extraction region such as tissue or bone. The use of different sized cutting windows allows variance in the aggressiveness of the cut, and allows selection of another cutting window by rotating the cutting member to align the selected cutting edges without requiring extraction and reinsertion in order to attach a different blade with a different cut aggressiveness. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066966 | ENDOPYLORIC TOOL AND METHOD TO TREAT HYPERTROPIC PYLORIC STENOSIS - A low profile gastrointestinal dilation catheter for use in infants includes a catheter tube, a dilation balloon, and at least one anchoring device. The dilation balloon is disposed over the catheter tube and is configured to transition between a compressed state and an expanded state. The at least one anchoring device is configured to prevent migration of the dilation balloon during a transition of the dilation balloon from the compressed state to the expanded state. A method to treat infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066967 | ANATOMICALLY ADAPTED INGESTIBLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, devices and systems for delivering a device assembly using a shaped body allowing for ease of ingestion of a gastric device into a gastric space, allowing the gastric device to expand to occupy volume within the gastric space and, after an effective period of time release from the body. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066968 | INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SHELL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION - An intragastric balloon with a 12-month lifespan. The intragastric balloon has a shell made of a material with as good as or better than initial mechanical properties of previous materials; i.e. higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation at break (Eb), lower stiffness (K), higher acid stability, and improved resistance to infection. The new materials in particular provide improved acid resistance. These new materials produce a device that has reduced adverse events and a longer lifespan in vivo. The materials may form the entire wall of the shell or may form just a barrier layer coupled with a scaffold layer of a different material. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066969 | BLOOD CLOT TREATMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A medical catheter that has a medial section having twin lumens, each enclosing a separately controllable wire control unit, proximal to said medial section, permitting a user to control said wires; and a fossa distal to said medial section, enclosing an expandable device that may be deployed to have a distal, clot fragment guard section and a proximal clot disrupting section and which is orientation controllable by said wires. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066970 | ENDOVASCULAR MEDICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING EXPANDABLE AND COLLAPSIBLE FRAMEWORK AND METHOD USING SAME - An endovascular medical system includes an expandable and collapsible framework including a plurality of link sets joined together at hubs. Each of the link sets includes a plurality of scissors linkages connected in series. The framework is movable between an expanded position in which each of the scissors linkages are pivoted to a closed position and a collapsed position in which each of the scissors linkages are pivoted to an open position. The endovascular medical system also includes a deployment system for advancing the framework to a vascular deployment site within a vascular structure. The deployment system restricts movement of the framework from the collapsed position to the expanded position during advancement to the vascular deployment site. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066971 | VESSEL FILTER - A method of removing an implanted vessel filter by a femoral approach comprising the steps of providing a catheter with a curved tip, inserting a straightening device into the catheter to move the catheter tip from a curved position to a more straightened position, advancing the catheter tip through the femoral vein and past a cranial end of the filter, withdrawing the straightening device to enable the catheter tip to return to the curved condition, and inserting a filter grasping device though the catheter and a curved catheter tip to exit a distal portion to grasp the filter. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066972 | VESSEL FILTER - A vessel filter having a first region and a second region, the filter movable between a collapsed position for delivery to the vessel and an expanded position for placement within the vessel. The first region has a filter portion having a converging region to direct particles toward the center of the filter and includes a plurality of spaced apart filter struts. The struts each have a strut height defined as a distance between a first wall and a second wall. A plurality of hooks are at the second region, the hooks having a vessel penetrating tip and a width greater than the width of the strut from which it extends such that the penetrating tip portion of the hook extends beyond the first wall. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066973 | Therapy Wrap Device For Applying Pressure To Sciatic-Pain Trigger Points - A therapy-wrap device comprises a casing and at least one pressure-applying device. The casing comprise at least one sleeve, and the at least one pressure-applying device is disposed in the at least one sleeve and is adapted to apply pressure to a selected portion of a body of a user when the casing is placed in contacting proximity with the body of the user, such as a muscle trigger point. In one exemplary embodiment, the pressure-applying device is selectably positionable in the at least one sleeve. In use, the pressure that is applied to a muscle trigger point is selectably variable by the user. In one exemplary embodiment, a heat-applying device is disposed in at least one cavity of the casing so that heat can be applied to the selected portion of the body of the user. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066974 | MENSTRUAL PAIN TREATMENT DEVICE - The present invention relates to a menstrual pain treatment device, which is used bu being brought into close contact with a menstrual pain treatment area of the body or by being attached to a color light treatment area of the body using a double-sided adhesive tape or a hydro gel pad, and which comprises a pad- or patch-shaped main body for accommodating a battery and a PCB having a light source, a light source operation controller, and a treatment device operation button. The present invention treats menstrual pain by concentrating a colored light for treats menstrual pain by concentrating a colored light for treating menstrual pain on the menstrual pain treatment area of the body through the light emitting outlet in the patch-shaped main body. Since the present invention has the shape of a pad or patch, the present invention can be used by being attached to an underwear, a belt, or a pressurizing band, or by being brought into close contact with the menstrual pain treatment area of the body by being tied to that area eith a string. In addition, since the present invention, being in close contact with the menstrual pain treatment area of the body, concentrates a colored light having a wavelength range specified for the treatment of menstrual pain, the present invention can be expected to have a menstrual pain treatment effect, while completely eliminating the hygienic issues of a conventional menstrual pain treatment device inserted into the vagina. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066975 | Pad for Imaginary Acupuncture Therapy and a Method for Preparing the Same - A pad for imaginary acupuncture therapy includes a cushion layer in an upper part, into which an acupuncture pin is inserted, a blocking plate for blocking the acupuncture pin from penetrating into the skin in a lower part of the pad and which is attached to spots on the body suitable for acupuncture, and a protection film on the cushion layer for confirming reuse of the pad, such that the protection film functions to prevent secondary infection caused by reusing the pad and to protect against contamination due to scattering of crumbled materials from the surface of the pad. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066976 | THERAPEUTIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Therapeutic delivery systems are provided which, in a first embodiment, contain a plurality of multiphase capsules in which first and second therapeutic agents are contained in separate phases within said multiphase capsules, and are disposed to deliver said first and therapeutic agents by at least two different delivery mechanisms. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066977 | MICROSURGICAL HANDLE AND INSTRUMENT - A microsurgical handle and instrument may include an actuation structure having an actuation structure distal end and an actuation structure proximal end, a plurality of actuation arms of the actuation structure, and an actuation structure base. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to extend the actuation structure distal end relative to the actuation structure proximal end. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to expand an extension joint of an actuation arm of the plurality of the actuation arms. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to retract the actuation structure distal end relative to the actuation structure proximal end. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to collapse an extension joint of an actuation arm of the plurality of actuation arms. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066978 | ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND ARTICULATING LAPAROSCOPIC TOOL - The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. The apparatus comprises a handle having a body portion, a top surface, opposite bottom surface, a proximal and distal end. The top surface of the base is contoured to compliment the natural curve of the palm. The apparatus further includes a shaft projecting from the distal end of the handle. The shaft has a proximal and distal end. A control sphere is located on the handle. The control sphere can be moved by one or more of a user's fingers to indicate direction. An end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft. The end effector is connected to the control sphere such that movements made to the control sphere control cause movement (articulation) of the end effector. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066979 | Device And Method For Closure Of A Body Lumen - A medical device and method for closure of a puncture in a body lumen are disclosed. The device has an aggregate ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140066980 | CLOSURE DEVICE - A closure device for closing a bodily passageway is provided. The device includes first and second frames and first and second crossbars. A sheet of biocompatible material is attached to one or more of the frames. The first crossbar extends across the first frame and has terminal crossbar ends connectively linked to separate sites on the first frame; the second crossbar is similarly linked to the second frame. The crossbars are attached to each other at a connection point, and they are each configured to bend away from the connection point when the closure device is deployed to close a bodily passageway. A method of making the closure device is provided, as well as a method for closing a bodily passageway using such a device. Further, a closure device assembly is provided, including a closure device, a delivery catheter housing, and a delivery release member. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066981 | TISSUE ADHESIVE WITH ACCELERATED CURING - The present invention relates to a polyurea system encompassing as component A) isocyanate-functional prepolymers obtainable by reaction of aliphatic isocyanates A1) with polyols A2), which can in particular have a number average molecular weight of ≧400 g/mol and an average OH functionality of 2 to 6, as component B) amino-functional compounds of general formula (I) in which X is an organic residue comprising a tertiary amino function, having no Zerewitinoff active hydrogen, R | 2014-03-06 |
20140066982 | Fixation Device For Delivery Of Biologic Material Between Soft Tissue And Bone - A fixation device for delivery of biological material between soft tissue and bone. The fixation device includes an anchor having a first longitudinal bore and a first radial extending delivery bore and an insert having a second longitudinal bore and a second radial extending delivery bore. The first and second radial extending bores are aligned and positioned relative to a head of the anchor to deliver the biologic material between the soft tissue and the bone. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066983 | DIGITAL FIXATION METHOD OF IMPLANTING A SUPPORT IN A PATIENT - A method of implanting a support in a patient includes providing an anchor introducer that is wearable on a finger, and wearing the anchor introducer on the finger and positioning the anchor introducer such that at least a distal tip of the finger is available for palpating tissue internal to the patient. The method also includes attaching an anchor to the anchor introducer, and inserting the finger that is wearing the anchor introducer into an incision and palpating a tissue landmark inside a pelvis of the patient with the distal tip of the finger. The method additionally includes driving the anchor into the tissue landmark inside the pelvis of the patient, detaching the anchor from the anchor introducer, associating the support with the anchor, and securing the support to the tissue landmark inside the pelvis of the patient. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066984 | PERCUTANEOUS FACET FIXATION SYSTEM - Percutaneous facet fixation implants. In some embodiments, the implant may comprise fasteners and/or fastener portions configured to be coupled on opposite sides of a facet joint such that a portion of one fastener is configured to be positioned adjacent to one of a superior articular process and an inferior articular process of a facet joint and a portion of another fastener is configured to be positioned adjacent to one of the other of an inferior articular process and a superior articular process of the facet joint so as to engage a surface of the respective articular process. In some embodiments, one or both of the fasteners may be configured to couple with an arm of a facet gun instrument. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066985 | Transconnector for Coupling First and Second Spinal Fixation Elements - Transconnector devices and methods of use are provided. A transconnector device has the capability of connecting to elongate spinal fixation elements having various cross-sectional dimensions. The transconnector device is adjustable in three degrees of freedom and is curved to ensure that it maintains a minimum distance posterior of the dura when it is fixed to elongate spinal fixation elements. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066986 | DYNAMIC ANCHORING DEVICE AND DYNAMIC STABILIZATION DEVICE FOR BONES, IN PARTICULAR FOR VERTEBRAE, WITH SUCH AN ANCHORING DEVICE - A dynamic anchoring device is described. An element with a shank for anchoring in a bone or a vertebra and with a head connected to the shank is provided with a receiving part for the head and with an elastomeric pressure element acting on the head. The pressure element is formed and located in such a way that, upon a movement of the element from a first angular position of the shank relative to the receiving part into a second angular position, it exerts a return force on the head. Further, a dynamic stabilization device, in particular for vertebrae, is provided. In such a stabilization device, a rod is connected two anchoring devices. At least one of the anchoring devices is constructed as dynamic anchoring element. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066987 | BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - A bone anchoring device including a clamping device and a flexible band configured to be secured a vertebra. The clamping device includes a base member and an upper member configured to be secured together with a fastener. The flexible band is configured to be passed around a bone portion and through a passage of the base member to position the flexible band between a clamping surface of the base member and a clamping surface of the upper member. The flexible band is tensioned to urge the clamping device against the bone portion and then clamped between the clamping surfaces of the base member and the upper member. A stabilization member of a vertebral stabilization construct may be secured to the vertebra with the bone anchoring device without invasively altering or impairing the structural integrity of the vertebra. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066988 | APPARATUS AND DEVICES FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY EXTENDING AN EXISTING SPINAL CONSTRUCT - Apparatus and devices for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct ipsilaterally with an additional spinal construct in a patient are disclosed. The additional spinal construct comprises a rod connector that includes an elongate additional rod integrally attached thereto. The additional rod is placed through an access port in a first orientation generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the access port and rotated to a different second orientation generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the access port. During such rotation the additional rod is moved subcutaneously beneath the skin of the patient from the existing spinal rod to an additional bone engaging implant. In another arrangement, the extension of an existing spinal construct in a minimally invasive procedure comprises a rod connector having an offset support for receiving an additional spinal rod that may be placed laterally interiorly or exteriorly of the existing spinal construct. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066989 | ADJUSTABLE AXIAL SPINAL ROD CONNECTOR - An axial spinal rod connector includes a central connector and first and second portions. The first and second portions are each integrally formed with the central connector to define a longitudinal axis. Each of the first and second portions includes an outer end portion and a set screw. The outer end portion defines a passage about the longitudinal axis and defines a blind hole orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The blind hole extends into the passage. The passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a spinal rod. The set screw is sized and configured to engage the blind hole. The set screw at lease partially interfering with the passage when engaged with the blind hole to fix a spinal rod relative to the spinal rod connector. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066990 | MULTI-PLANAR AXIAL SPINAL ROD CONNECTOR - A multi-planar axial spinal rod connector includes a first portion, a second portion, and a connector assembly. The first portion defines a longitudinal axis and defines a first passage. The first passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a first spinal rod. The second portion defines a second longitudinal axis and defines a second passage. The second longitudinal axis is different from the first longitudinal axis. The second passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a second spinal rod. The connector assembly is configured to fix the first and second portions relative to one another such that the first and second longitudinal axes define an angle relative to one another. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066991 | BONE FASTENER AND METHODS OF USE - A bone fastener includes a proximal member having an inner surface that defines an implant cavity and an outer surface including a first threaded portion configured for penetrating fixation with tissue and a second portion. The proximal member defines a longitudinal axis. An intermediate member includes an inner surface extending between a proximal portion connected with the second portion and a distal portion. A distal member includes an outer surface extending between a proximal portion disposed with the distal portion of the intermediate member and a distal portion configured for penetrating fixation with tissue. The distal member is configured for axial translation relative to the intermediate member. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066992 | Adjacent Level Facet Arthroplasty Devices, Spine Stabilization Systems, and Methods - The invention discloses an implantable facet arthroplasty device suitable for treating adjacent level disease. The device is designed for implantation between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. Components of the device include: a crossbar; a first component having a first attachment mechanism adapted to attach to a first location of a spinal fusion device attached to a first vertebra and a second attachment mechanism adapted to attach to the crossbar; and a second component having a second attachment mechanism adapted to attach to a second location of a spinal fusion device attached to the first vertebra and a second attachment mechanism adapted to attach to the crossbar. The first component articulates relative to the second component and the first vertebra articulates relative to the device itself. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066993 | ADJUSTABLE BONE SCREW ASSEMBLY - A bone screw assembly includes a screw body, including anchor portion and rod-receiving portion, and a rod seat movably mounted in the screw body to allow for controlled angulation between a spinal connection element disposed in the rod seat and the screw body. The rod seat is pivotable in one or more selected directions about one or more axes relative to the screw body. The rod seat may include a first lower rod seat element disposed in a recess of the screw body having a cylindrical bottom surface to facilitate pivoting in a first direction. A second lower rod seat element is stacked on the first lower rod seat element and has a conical bottom surface abutting a top surface of the first lower rod seat element to facilitate pivoting in a second direction. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066994 | INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN BENDING SURGICAL DEVICES - A system for bending a surgical device is disclosed in which the system may include a bending apparatus having a housing with a series of posts received therein. In some embodiments, one of the series of posts may be selectively movable within an elongate slot in the housing, while another of the series of posts may be radially movable. Movement of the radially movable post may serve to bend a surgical device about at least one of the other remaining posts. A tool may also be provided with the system for interacting with a lever and causing the radially movable post to move radially. An alternate apparatus for bending a surgical device is also disclosed, as are methods of bending a surgical device using the aforementioned system. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066995 | IMPLANT SUITABLE FOR CALCANEAL OSTEOTOMY - An implant comprises an elongated plate having a first major face and at least one locking screw hole, to receive a locking fastener oriented normal to the major face. The elongated plate has a wall with a flat surface normal to the first major face. A non-locking screw hole is located between the locking screw hole and the wall. The non-locking screw hole is configured to receive a non-locking fastener oriented at an acute angle relative to the locking fastener. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066996 | CONTOURED CALCANEAL PLATE AND A PERCUTANEOUS DRILL GUIDE FOR USE THEREWITH - This invention provides a calcaneal plate implanted using a sinus tarsi approach and comprises an anterior section having two locking screw holes, an s-shaped posterior facet section having a four locking holes and which rounds toward the bone at both the inferior and superior edges and is reinforced at the superior edge, and a blade shaped posterior portion having three linearly aligned locking holes and terminating in a tapered portion. There is also, a drill guide assembly having a drill guide column inserted through a hole in a targeting guide and locking to one of the locking holes in the plate, and cannulated drill guide sleeves that lock into holes in the targeting guide in a spaced relation whereby when the targeting guide is locked into the plate, the targeting guide can be used as a handle and wherein locking screws can be implanted percutaneously. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066997 | RETAINING MECHANISM - A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a stratum comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending between the two surfaces. The hole has a central longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to the two surfaces. The retaining element comprises a first position that permits a fastener to be passed through the hole, a second position that at least partially overlaps the hole, and a spring element. The spring element is configured to engage the stratum, configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the hole when the retaining element moves between its first and second positions, and configured to engage the retaining element to help maintain the retaining element in its second position to help prevent inadvertent backing out of the fastener after it has been fully inserted into the hole. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066998 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN IMPLANTABLE PART DESIGNED TO BE FASTENED TO ONE OR MORE BONES OR BONE PORTIONS TO BE JOINED, AND AT LEAST ONE SCREW FOR FASTENING THE IMPLANTABLE PART TO SAID BONE(S) - An assembly including an implantable part designed to be fastened to at least one bone or bone portions to be joined and at least one screw for fastening the implantable part to the at least one bone or bone portions. The implantable part includes at least one tapped hole and the screw includes a head designed to be engaged in the tapped hole. The tapped hole is cylindrical and includes at least one radial notch emerging in a surface of the implantable part through which the screw is designed to be engaged in the tapped hole. The radial notch produces an interruption in the tapping included by the tapped hole. The head of the screw is conical, with an apical angle of between 15 and 25°. | 2014-03-06 |
20140066999 | CAPTURE AND VISUALIZATION OF CLINICAL EFFECTS DATA IN RELATION TO A LEAD AND/OR LOCUS OF STIMULATION - A system and method for outputting historical stimulation information includes a processor configured to assign individual display regions, e.g., pixels or voxels, (or a larger region) a score based on those volumes of activations (VOA) in which the individual display region had been included and the scores assigned to those VOAs, and display in a display device a map of varying graphical indicia based on the different scores assigned to the elemental display regions. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067000 | Implantable Medical Device Containing Fibers Formed from a Liquid Crystalline Polymer - An implantable medical device that employs one or more fibers formed from a polymer composition that contains at least one liquid crystalline polymer is provided. In addition to being highly inert and biocompatible, the rigid rod-like structure of liquid crystalline polymers can allow them to be particularly well suited for implantable devices. Apart from the benefits from the polymer itself, the fibers are formed in such a manner so that they are generally flexible, but yet still possess a sufficient degree of strength so that they can be effectively employed in implantable medical devices. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067001 | Kits And Methods For Retrofitting And Adapting Common Notebook Computers, Laptop Computers, And Tablet Computers, To Enable Each To Be Used As An Automated External Defibrillator (AED), And As A Manual Defibrillator - A notebook, laptop computer or tablet computer having an automated external defibrillator (AED) capability, and methods of utilizing the notebook, laptop computer or tablet computer defibrillator to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Kits and methods for converting, adapting or retrofitting a common notebook, laptop computer and tablet computer to enable each to be used as an AED to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. A kit including an adjustable case for receiving, encompassing, adapting and converting a common notebook, laptop computer or tablet computer to enable each to be used as an AED. A kit including a slave automated external defibrillator (AED) that is joined to a common notebook, laptop computer or tablet computer to adapt, convert and enable each to be used as an AED. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067002 | SELECTION OF PACING SITES TO ENHANCE CARDIAC PERFORMANCE - Systems and methods for selection of electrodes and related pacing configuration parameters used to pace a heart chamber are described. A change in the hemodynamic state of a patient is detected. Responsive to the detected change, a distribution of an electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical parameter related to contractile function of a heart chamber with respect to locations of multiple electrodes disposed within the heart chamber is determined. A pacing output configuration, including one or more electrodes of the multiple electrodes, is selected and the heart chamber is paced using the selected pacing output configuration. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067003 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMIC BLOOD PRESSURE REGULATION - A system for regulating blood pressure by stimulating an afferent pathway to the brain which produces an efferent output in kidneys includes a electrode device adapted for implantation in the cervical region, a stimulator generator, a cable connecting the electrode device and the stimulator generator, wherein the cervical region is generally located between a pair of common carotid arteries, above an aortic arch and in front of cervical vertebrae C2 and C3. A method of implantation includes placing the electrode device in the cervical region, selectively energizing the device in accordance with a stimulation scheme, assessing any changes in the patient's blood pressure, selectively energizing the device in accordance with another stimulation scheme, and assessing any changes in the patient's blood, for determining an optical stimulation scheme, wherein stimulation scheme involves parameters including, for example, position, placement and configuration of the electrode device in relation to surrounding tissue and/or organs, selection of electrodes energized, width, frequency and amplitude of stimulation current. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067004 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING SEIZURES CAUSED BY BRAIN STIMULATION - Methods for treating seizures caused by brain stimulation include providing a stimulator, programming the stimulator with one or more stimulation parameters configured to treat a medical condition, applying at least one stimulus with the stimulator to a stimulation site within the brain of a patient in accordance with the one or more stimulation parameters, and monitoring the patient for a seizure caused by the at least one stimulus. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067005 | Programming and Virtual Reality Representation of Stimulation Parameter Groups - The present disclosure involves a medical system that includes one or more implantable medical devices configured to deliver a medical therapy to a patient. The medical system also includes a portable electronic device on which a touch-sensitive user interface is implemented. The user interface is configured to provide a visual representation of the medical therapy through a hierarchy. The hierarchy includes a lower level representation of the medical therapy that corresponds to a stimulation program that includes a plurality of configurable stimulation parameters. The hierarchy includes a middle level representation of the medical therapy that corresponds to a stimulation program-set that includes a plurality of different stimulation programs. The hierarchy includes an upper level representation of the medical therapy that corresponds to a scrollable collection of stimulation program-sets that are represented by a plurality of digital cards, respectively. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067006 | Method and System of Quick Neurostimulation Electrode Configuration and Positioning - The present disclosure involves a method of determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation. A virtual representation of an implant lead is provided. The implant lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via one or more of a plurality of electrodes located on the implant lead. A predefined electrode activation pattern is provided. The electrode activation pattern identifies a plurality of subsets of the electrodes that can be activated one subset at a time. The electrodes in each subset are programmed with their respective electrical stimulation parameters. The subsets of the electrodes are activated one subset at a time. Each activated subset of electrodes delivers electrical stimulation to a different region of a spine of the patient. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067007 | Touch Screen Finger Position Indicator for a Spinal Cord Stimulation Programming Device - A method of visualizing a user interaction with a clinician programmer is disclosed. A user engagement with respect to a screen of the clinician programmer is detected via one or more sensors associated with the screen of the clinician programmer. One or more locations on the screen of the clinician programmer corresponding to the user engagement is determined. An external monitor is communicatively coupled to the clinician programmer. The external monitor displays one or more cursors that graphically represent the one or more locations on the screen of the clinician programmer corresponding to the user engagement, respectively. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067008 | PROTECTING AIRWAYS - An airway of a patient is protected from intrusion of contaminants by monitoring muscles of the patient to detect an attempted cough or swallow, and applying an electrical stimulus to the neck of the patient, varying amplitude and/or frequency over time, the applied electrical stimulus operates to promote an efficacious cough or swallow. The electrical stimulus induces a voltage within a range of greater than zero volts and less than 20 volts, and the frequency have patterned changes between at least about 4 Hz to not more than about 30 Hz. The monitoring is carried out by an electronic device, and the patient may indicate to the electronic device that a swallow or cough is impending. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067009 | ELECTRICAL LIVING BODY STIMULATION SIGNAL WAVEFORM GENERATION DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL LIVING BODY STIMULATION DEVICE - An electrical living body stimulation signal waveform generation device includes a waveform generation unit that generates a low-frequency pulse signal wave and a high-frequency signal wave individually, and a waveform synthesis circuit that superimposes the high-frequency signal wave on the low-frequency pulse signal wave during an ON period of the low-frequency pulse signal wave to form a synthesized wave having a waveform in which a level gradually rises from a point of time when the superimposition is started and the ON period and an OFF period are continuously repeated, wherein the synthesized wave is given as an electrical stimulus to a living body. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067010 | Apparatus for Stimulating Muscles of a Subject and Method of Performing the Same - A method of electrostimulation of the muscles of a subject is provided, the method comprising applying to the subject a plurality electrical pulses to induce contraction of at least one muscle of the subject, each pulse having a pulse width of at least 0.5 milliseconds. An apparatus for the electrostimulation of the muscles of a subject is also provided, the apparatus comprising a generator for generating a plurality of electrical pulses; means for applying the electrical pulses to the subject to induce contraction of at least one muscle of the subject; wherein the generator is operable to produce a plurality of electrical pulses each having a pulse width of at least 0.5 milliseconds. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067011 | Systems and Methods for the Identification and Association of Medical Devices - A system for operating a medical device, the system comprises a medical device associated with a machine-readable representation of data and a medical programmer. The medical programmer includes a sensor configured to detect the machine-readable representation of data and a display configured to graphically display a digital image of the medical device associated with the machine-readable representation of data. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067012 | Clinician Programming System and Method - A clinician programming system operable to control an implantable medical device includes a clinician programmer and a secondary unit. The clinician programmer has a housing, and includes a first display configured to display information indicative of the inputs by the clinician or display information indicative of status of an implantable pulse generator, the first display having a first display size. The secondary unit is separate from the housing of the clinician programmer and includes a secondary display. The secondary display is configured to communicate with the clinician programmer via the secondary display communication interface and configured to display information received via the secondary display communication interface. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067013 | Touch Screen Safety Controls for Clinician Programmer - The present disclosure involves an electronic apparatus for programming an implantable medical device to provide a stimulation therapy for a patient. The electronic apparatus includes a user interface configured to communicate with a user, a memory storage configured to store executable instructions, and a computer processor configured to execute the instructions to implement a plurality of safety controls. The safety controls include: starting/stopping the stimulation therapy by starting the stimulation therapy after a predefined time delay but stopping the stimulation therapy instantaneously; disabling programming of the electronic apparatus and terminating any existing stimulation therapy in response to a low-battery status of the electronic apparatus; adjusting a value of a stimulation parameter of the stimulation therapy one predetermined step at a time, each adjustment corresponding to a separate user input; and restricting a range in which the user can set an upper limit and a lower limit of the stimulation parameter. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067014 | Method and System for Associating Patient Records with Pulse Generators - The present disclosure involves a medical system. The medical system includes a medical device configured to deliver a medical therapy to a patient and store an electronic patient record that includes visual identification information of the patient. The medical system includes a clinician programmer configured to program the medical device. The clinician programmer includes a display screen. The clinician programmer includes a transceiver configured to conduct electronic communication with external devices. The clinician programmer includes a memory storage configured to store machine-readable code. The clinician programmer includes a computer processor configured to execute the machine-readable code to: establish an electronic communication with the medical device via the transceiver; and display the electronic patient record, including the visual identification information of the patient, on the display screen after the electronic communication has been established. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AVAILABILITY OF CLINICIAN DEFINED PROGRAMMING SETTINGS FOR A PATIENT - An external control device for indicating whether a stimulation parameter set for use in a neurostimulator is available on a remote control in communication with the external control device is provided. The device includes a user interface configured for displaying the stimulation parameter set and an indicator that indicates whether the stimulation parameter set is available to the patient from the remote control. The device also includes control circuitry configured for, in response to input from the user (e.g., actuating the indicator), selectively turning the indicator on or off. The indicator may be an icon, and the icon may be a graphical depiction of a remote control. The user interface may be further configured for receiving additional input from the user, and the control circuitry may be further configured for, in response to the additional input from the user, programming the remote control with the stimulation parameter set. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067016 | Method and System of Bracketing Stimulation Parameters on Clinician Programmers - The present disclosure involves a method of setting stimulation parameters for neurostimulation. A plurality of stimulation parameters available for bracketing is displayed. The stimulation parameters are selected from the group consisting of: stimulation current amplitude, pulse width, frequency, and contact location. Thereafter, in response to an input from a user, at least a subset of the stimulation parameters is selected for bracketing. A respective initial value is then obtained for each of the stimulation parameters in the selected subset. Thereafter, a bracketing process is used to generate a plurality of bracketed values for each of the stimulation parameters in the selected subset. The bracketed values are generated as a function of the initial value. A plurality of stimulation pulses is then delivered to a patient through a neurostimulator that is automatically programmed with a different combination of the bracketed values for the stimulation parameters for each stimulation pulse. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067017 | System and Method of Compressing Medical Maps for Pulse Generator or Database Storage - The present disclosure involves a method of data-reducing and storing a sensation map. A sensation map associated with a patient is provided. The sensation map includes a graphical depiction of a sensation experienced by the patient. The sensation may be pain or paresthesia experienced by the patient in response to an electrical stimulation therapy. A data file is generated. The data file has a data size less than a data size of the sensation map. The data file contains digital information allowing a reconstruction of the sensation map. Electronic communication is then established with an implanted medical device located inside the patient's body. Thereafter, the data file is sent to the implanted medical device for storage. The stored data files are retrievable by another clinician programmer later to reconstruct the sensation map. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067018 | PARAMETER VISUALIZATION, SELECTION, AND ANNOTATION INTERFACE - A system and method for providing a user interface by which to display and/or control stimulation parameter settings includes a processor displaying a ray at an angle from a predetermined direction, and about a point representing a leadwire, that corresponds to a direction at which an electrical field is produced by respective electrical settings of one or more directional electrodes of the leadwire, and whose ray length corresponds to an electrical amplitude of an electrical parameter of the one or more directional electrodes. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067019 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING DEVICES TO A NEUROSTIMULATOR - A method for defining connections between a plurality of lead bodies and a plurality of output ports of a neurostimulator, and an external control device for performing the method are disclosed. The external control device includes a user interface and control circuitry. The method includes displaying the lead bodies and the output ports of the neurostimulator; selecting a first one of the lead bodies; dragging a connector from the first lead body to a first one of the output ports of the neurostimulator; and dropping the connector onto the first output port of the neurostimulator, thereby defining a connection between the first lead body and the first output port of the neurostimulator. In another embodiment, a method includes defining the connection between the first lead body and the first output port, and graphically displaying the connection between the first lead body and the first output port of the neurostimulator. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067020 | Method and System of Graphical Representation of Lead Connector Block and Implantable Pulse Generators on a Clinician Programmer - The present disclosure involves a method of providing graphical representations of medical devices and connections between the medical devices. A graphical representation of a lead is displayed. The lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via one or more of a plurality of electrode contacts. A graphical representation of one of: an implantable pulse generator (IPG) or a lead connector block is displayed. The IPG and the lead connector block are each configured for coupling with the lead. In response to a user input, a graphical representation of a connection is generated. The connection is between the lead and one of: the IPG or the lead connector block. An actual connection between the lead and one of: the IPG or the lead connector block is monitored. A status of the actual connection between the lead and one of: the IPG or the connector block is then reported. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067021 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING CIRCADIAN RHYTHM DISORDERS - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method for treating a circadian rhythm disorder in a mammal. One step of the method includes placing a therapy delivery device into electrical communication with an autonomic nervous system (ANS) nerve target associated with the circadian rhythm disorder. Next, the therapy delivery device is activated to deliver a therapy signal to the ANS nerve target in an amount and for a time sufficient to effect a change in sympathetic and/or parasympathetic activity in the mammal and thereby treat the circadian rhythm disorder. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067022 | POINT-AND-CLICK PROGRAMMING FOR DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION USING REAL-TIME MONOPOLAR REVIEW TRENDLINES - A system and method for selecting leadwire stimulation parameters includes a processor iteratively performing, for each of a plurality of values for a particular stimulation parameter, each value corresponding to a respective current field: (a) shifting the current field longitudinally and/or rotationally to a respective plurality of locations about the leadwire; and (b) for each of the respective plurality of locations, obtaining clinical effect information regarding a respective stimulation of the patient tissue produced by the respective current field at the respective location; and displaying a graph plotting the clinical effect information against values for the particular stimulation parameter and locations about the leadwire, and/or based on the obtained clinical effect information, identifying an optimal combination of a selected value for the particular stimulation parameter and selected location about the leadwire at which to perform a stimulation using the selected value. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067023 | OPTICAL NEURON STIMULATION PROSTHETIC USING SILICON CARBIDE - The microfabricated prosthetic device uses local, direct, and wavelength-specific optical stimulation to achieve an action potential from a single or small group of neurons within the central nervous system (CNS). The device is biocompatible, mechanically flexible, and optically transparent. The device can also use integrated electrodes for additional input/output (IO) locations, signal verification, feedback, wireless communication, and characterization of the electrochemically-evoked potential received from the activated neuron. The purpose of the device is to act as a neural interface prosthetic. The prosthetic is designed as the central component of a brain machine interface (BMI). | 2014-03-06 |
20140067024 | DUAL PANEL PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY LAMP - A photodynamic therapy lamp includes two lamp modules comprising an array of LEDs. Each of the lamp modules is movable between a first position in which an angle between the lamp modules is from 157 degrees to 180 degrees, and a second position in which the angle between the lamp modules is from 50 degrees to 70 degrees. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067025 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING LIPID-RICH REGIONS - A system is described for removing heat from a subject's subcutaneous lipid-rich regions, such as tissues, organs, cells, and so forth. In various embodiments, the system includes a controller, a computing device, a data acquisition device, a chiller, and one or more applicators. The system can employ these components to receive a selection of a treatment profile and apply the selected treatment using an applicator. The treatment profile may be received from a patient protection device that connects to an applicator. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067026 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN PEDIATRIC SUBJECTS - Methods, devices, and systems for temperature management of a pediatric patient in a perioperative environment are disclosed. Methods, devices, and systems for maintaining normothermia in a pediatric patient in a perioperative environment are disclosed. The use of esophageal heat transfer devices for perioperative temperature management and/or maintenance of normothermia in a pediatric patient is disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067027 | HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM FOR INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - A cooling system for an indwelling heat exchange catheter includes a heat exchange bath that is configured to receive a conduit that carries saline to and from the catheter. A heating/cooling fluid is in the bath and exchanges heat with the saline. The heating/cooling fluid flows through a heat exchanger that includes a refrigerant and two variable speed DC compressor for removing heat from the refrigerant. A gear pump circulates the working fluid to and from the catheter and is removably engaged with a pump support platform. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067028 | ENHANCED LOW FRICTION COATING FOR MEDICAL LEADS AND METHODS OF MAKING - An implantable or insertable medical device can include a silicone substrate and a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition coating on the silicone substrate. The coating may include a silicon-containing compound. A method of forming the coating is also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067029 | RENAL NERVE MODULATION AND ABLATION CATHETER ELECTRODE DESIGN - An intravascular nerve modulation or tissue/ablation heating system comprising an elongate shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region, a plurality of electrodes disposed adjacent the distal end region, wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to operate in phase. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067030 | MRI COMPATIBLE LEAD COIL - Various embodiments concern leads having low peak MRI heating for improved MRI compatibility. Various leads include a lead body having at least one lumen, a proximal end configured to interface with an implantable medical device, and a distal end. Such leads can further include a conductor extending along at least a portion of the lead body within the at least one lumen and a defibrillation coil extending along an exterior portion of the lead body and in electrical connection with the conductor, wherein at least a section of the defibrillation coil is under longitudinal compression. The longitudinal compression can lower peak MRI heating along the defibrillation coil. The longitudinal compression may maintain circumferential contact between adjacent turns of the section of the defibrillation coil. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067031 | LEADS INCORPORATING A LASER PROCESSED ELECTRODE - Medical devices may include an electrode that has been processed to increase its surface area. In some cases, an electrode may be processed using an ultrafast laser to produce an electrode surface that includes macrostructures formed within the electrode surface and nanostructures formed on the macrostructures. The nanostructures may be formed of material that was removed from the electrode surface in forming the macrostructures. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067032 | TECHNIQUES FOR PLACING MEDICAL LEADS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF NERVE TISSUE - This disclosure is directed to extra, intra, and transvascular medical lead placement techniques for arranging medical leads and electrical stimulation and/or sensing electrodes proximate nerve tissue within a patient. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067033 | CRIMP TERMINATIONS FOR CONDUCTORS IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of manufacturing an implantable medical lead is disclosed herein. The method may include: providing a lead body including a proximal end, a distal end, and an electrode near the distal end; provide a conductor extending between the proximal and distal ends; providing a crimp including a ribbon-like member and extending the ribbon-like member around the conductor; and mechanically and electrically connecting the ribbon-like member to the electrode. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067034 | HEADER FOR IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A header for use in implantable pulse generator devices. The header is part of electrical connector assembly having one or more openings designed to receive the terminal pin of an electrical lead wire or electrode. The header is designed to provide and sustain long-term electrical and mechanical lead wire connections between the electrodes of a terminal pin and the implantable pulse generator device. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067035 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING CONDUCTORS TO CONDUCTIVE CONTACTS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - An electrical stimulation lead includes a plurality of conductive contacts disposed at a distal end and a proximal end of a lead body. The plurality of conductive contacts includes a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of terminals. At least one of the conductive contacts is a first conductive contact that includes at least one adhesive aperture defined between an inner surface and an outer surface of the at least one conductive contact. A plurality of conductors each electrically couple at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. Each first conductive contact has a conductor associated with, and electrically coupled to that first conductive contact. The adhesive is disposed in proximity to the at least one adhesive aperture of at least one first conductive contact to adhesively couple that first conductive contact to the at least one associated conductor. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067036 | HIS BUNDLE LEAD DELIVERY SYSTEM - Various embodiments concern implanting a lead to directly stimulate the bundle of His. Various embodiments can include introducing a curve of an outer guide catheter into the right ventricle, extending a curve of an inner guide catheter from a lumen of the outer guide catheter, extending a fixation element on a distal tip of an anchor wire from a lumen the inner guide catheter, and anchoring the anchor wire to target tissue within the right ventricle, the target tissue along the septal wall and proximate the tricuspid valve and the bundle of His. A distal tip of an implantable lead with a lumen can then be advanced over the anchor wire to the target tissue as the anchor wire guides the distal tip of the lead to the target tissue. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067037 | RELEASE DEVICE FOR RELEASING A MEDICAL IMPLANT FROM A CATHETER AND CATHETER COMPRISING A RELEASE DEVICE - A release device for releasing a medical implant from an insertion device, having an indirect or direct clamping body for clamping the implant in the insertion device, the clamping device having a proximal end, and having a distal end, wherein the clamping body has at least one web, at least one extension and at least two clamping surface regions, wherein the extension is oriented substantially in the radial direction of the clamping body, and wherein the at least two clamping surface regions are substantially pointing toward one another and are aligned substantially parallel to one another, wherein the at least one web or the at least one extension has at least one of the two clamping surface regions, and wherein the at least two clamping surface regions and/or the at least one extension connect/connects to at least one region of the implant in the clamped state. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067038 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR RETAINING A MEDICAL DEVICE AT A TREATMENT SITE - In accordance with various embodiments, an anchoring system for a medical device comprises one or more biased hooks. The one or more biased hooks may be formed by any suitable process. Moreover, the one or more biased hooks may be formed from a shape memory material. The anchoring system may be processed in any suitable way to provide a designed or predefined failure mode. This failure mode may be designed to protect or prevent damage to the medical device. The anchoring system may be configured with a plurality of hooks biased in various directions. Moreover, the anchoring system may be configured with a plurality of substantially small hooks configured to engage the anatomy at multiple points. As such, the anchoring systems may be customizable and provide for an implantable medical device with a reduced delivery geometry and/or deployment geometry. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067039 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device includes a balloon catheter having an expandable member, e.g., an inflatable balloon, at its distal end and a stent or other endoprosthesis. The stent is, for example, an apertured tubular member formed of a polymer and is assembled about the balloon. The stent has an initial diameter for delivery into the body and can be expanded to a larger diameter by inflating the balloon. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067040 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ELECTRICALLY CHARGE IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - An implantable device having a power source is provided. The power source uses reverse electrowetting technology to generate a charge to power the implantable device. The power source includes a flexible, non-conductive substrate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side with a channel between the first and second sides. Electrodes are arranged about the channel in a predefined pattern. A liquid is contained in the channel. The liquid includes a dielectric liquid and a conductive liquid that do not mix. The electric change is generated by moving the liquid back and forth across the electrodes. The force to pump or move the liquid is provided by organic means, such as, for example, the change in blood pressure between systolic and diastolic, the expansion and contraction of an organ, or the movement of a muscle. | 2014-03-06 |
20140067041 | METHODS FOR TREATING ABNORMAL GROWTHS IN THE BODY USING A FLOW REDUCING IMPLANT - A flow reducing implant for reducing blood flow in a blood vessel having a cross sectional dimension, the flow reducing implant comprising a hollow element adapted for placement in the blood vessel defining a flow passage therethrough, said flow passage comprising at least two sections, one with a larger diameter and one with a smaller diameter, wherein said smaller diameter is smaller than a cross section of the blood vessel. A plurality of tabs anchor, generally parallel to the blood vessel wall, are provided in some embodiments of the invention. | 2014-03-06 |