10th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120059345 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL USING A WEARABLE DISPOSAL BAG - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A disposal bag may be configured to receive waste, wherein the bag is wearable. The disposal bag may include a frame associated with the bag at an opening, the frame being configured to enable a user to close the bag in a single-handed operation when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another and a sealing facility disposed on the frame for providing a resealable closure of the bag when opposing sides of the frame are brought into contact with one another. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059346 | VIAL HANDLING AND INJECTION SAFETY SYSTEMS AND CONNECTORS - Systems and devices are provided to facilitate safe handling and injection of medicaments contained in vials. A vial handling system has at least one vial gripping member to hold a vial, and a filler pin movable relative to the vial gripping member for piercing a membrane seal on the vial. At least one window is provided in the vial handling system to permit access to remove a cap on the vial, while preventing needle access to the membrane seal through the window. In some embodiments, the vial contents are removed through a male end connector portion of a unique connector pair. A female end connector portion has a female socket with an inner fluid tube in fluid communication with a body of a syringe, while the male end connector portion has an engaging end dimensioned to fit within the female socket and securely overlap the inner fluid tube. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059347 | PLUNGER CONTROL DEVICE FOR A SYRINGE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An apparatus and associated method are provided for controlling the plunging action of a syringe. A plunger control device includes an attachment member adapted to fixedly engage a syringe barrel. A translating member is slideably engaged with the attachment member. The translating member includes an elongate guide member slideably engaged with the attachment member such that the translating member is slideable with respect thereto between a proximal end and a distal end of the elongate guide member. The translating member further includes a plunger attachment portion disposed about the distal end of the elongate guide member and adapted to receive a portion of a syringe plunger for coupling thereto. The translating member further includes an engagement member extending from the proximal end of the elongate guide member so as to be spaced-apart from the syringe barrel when the attachment member is engaged with the syringe barrel. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059348 | Method and Apparatus For Setting A Basal Rate Profile For An Insulin Pump - Methods for setting a basal rate profile for an insulin pump, wherein the basal rate profile defines a basal rate delivery for a selected time interval and has a pre-defined number of profile segments each of which define the basal rate delivery for a subset of the selected time interval, include providing a curve representing the basal rate as a continuous function of time as an input for an input unit and generating the basal rate profile from the curve by a calculation unit by assigning curve values at selected time instances to the pre-defined number of profile segments. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059349 | IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES - The invention relates generally to implantable drug delivery devices. Devices having a single drug chamber configuration, a divided drug chamber configuration and a compact dual-drug configuration are described. The devices have features to prevent clogging of the dispensing catheter and the creation of a local vacuum caused by the dispensing of the drug fluid. Also provided are features of a failsafe refilling process, automatic refill notification, and performance verification process. The divided drug chamber configuration enables frequent or continuous minute doses. A dual-drug chamber configuration uses self-locking refill containers to prevent mismatching between refill containers and drug chambers. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059350 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUMPING INTRAVENOUS FLUID - An intravenous fluid pump (IV) contains a disposable part including a fluid chamber having a resilient top membrane and a non-disposable part including a piston abutting a resilient membrane and a vacuum chamber fitted on top of the resilient top membrane. An external pump is used to create vacuum in the vacuum chamber, resulting in the resilient top membrane being held taut. The flow rate through the pump is relatively independent of changes in the pressure of IV fluid on the upstream and the downstream due to changes in the relative elevation of the fluid reservoir and the patient with respect to the fluid pump. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059351 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEDICATION DELIVERY USING SINGLE INPUT-SINGLE OUTPUT (SISO) MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL - A method includes receiving measurements from a sensor associated with a patient at a portable medication delivery device. The method also includes controlling delivery of medication to the patient at the portable medication delivery device using a single input, single output (SISO) model predictive control technique. The SISO model predictive control technique includes predicting a characteristic of the patient using the measurements and a model associated with the patient. The SISO model predictive control technique also includes determining whether the characteristic of the patient is predicted to fall outside of a desired range. In addition, the SISO model predictive control technique includes, if the characteristic of the patient is predicted to fall outside of the desired range, determining an amount of medication to deliver to the patient and delivering the determined amount of medication to the patient. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059352 | Insulin Delivery Safety - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems, devices/apparatuses and methods for assessing a residual insulin value for a user/patient. Such embodiments may be implemented by selecting a first value corresponding to a duration of insulin action; selecting a second value corresponding to a lock out time duration, selecting a first time period beginning at a time point T | 2012-03-08 |
20120059353 | CGM-Based Prevention of Hypoglycemia Via Hypoglycemia Risk Assessment and Smooth Reduction of Insulin Delivery - An aspect of an embodiment or partial embodiment of the present invention (or combinations of various embodiments in whole or in part of the present invention) comprises, but not limited thereto, a method and system (and related computer program product) for continually assessing the risk of hypoglycemia for a patient and then determining what action to take based on that risk assessment. A further embodiment results in two outputs: (1) an attenuation factor to be applied to the insulin rate command sent to the pump (either via conventional therapy or via open or closed loop control) and/or (2) a red/yellow/green light hypoglycemia alarm providing to the patient an indication of the risk of hypoglycemia. The two outputs of the CPHS can be used in combination or individually. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059354 | METHODS OF IMPROVING FLUID DELIVERY - A method of reducing cell damage can include inserting device into a blood vessel, wherein the device includes a hollow shaft, a lumen, a fluid directing portion comprising a U-shaped lateral orifice extending between the exterior and interior surfaces and a corresponding U-shaped diverter adjacent to the U-shaped lateral orifice, wherein the diverter is disposed within the lumen and transverse to the central axis, and decreasing free plasma hemoglobin levels, thereby reducing damage to circulating blood cells or endothelium during dialysis. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059355 | METHODS OF MODIFYING MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION EXPANSION - A reinforcement region is formed within the myocardium by introducing a delivery device through a vessel wall to a treatment site within a myocardium. A biomaterial is then delivered to the treatment site as the delivery device is withdrawn from the treatment site to form the reinforcement regions. Formation of the reinforcement region may further include introducing a delivery device through a vessel wall to a region within a myocardium such that the delivery device is positioned within the myocardium substantially parallel to a wall of the myocardium. A biomaterial may be delivered into a space formed within the region by the delivery device. The reinforcement region may be formed around an infarct tissue region of a myocardium to reinforce the damaged tissue. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059356 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - A medical device for removing a material from a hollow anatomical structure is provided. The device includes a radially expandable capture member. The device includes a treatment segment that is positioned distally of the capture member in use and having at least one exit port adapted for delivering a fluid agent to the material. The device includes an embolic capture device that is positioned distally of the treatment segment in use and including a radially expandable filter for capturing a part of the material which travels downstream of the treatment segment. Additionally, a method is provided herein for infusing, injecting, distributing, or releasing an intended fluid into a hollow anatomical structure. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059357 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PROGRESSIVE MYOCARDIAL INJURY DUE TO A VASCULAR INSUFFICIENCY - The described invention provides methods and regimens for treating adverse consequences of a persistent and progressive myocardial injury-due to a vascular insufficiency that occurs early or late in a subject in need thereof, and progressive myocardial injury-preventing compositions that contain a chemotactic hematopoietic stem cell product, and, optionally, an additional active agent. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059358 | DNA VACCINES ENCODING HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS - The present invention is related to a method of treating a T cell-mediated inflammatory autoimmune disease by administering to an individual in need thereof an immunogenic composition comprising a recombinant construct of a nucleic acid sequence encoding heat shock protein 60 (HSP60), or an active fragment thereof, wherein the nucleic acid sequence is operatively linked to one or more transcription control sequences, and wherein the disease is other than insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), thereby treating the disease. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059359 | Double Offset Surgical Tool Handle Assembly Having A Locking Linkage Aligned Along Two Different Planes - A surgical tool handle for releasable connection to a surgical tool is described. The tool handle comprises a housing providing a linkage chamber extending from a proximal housing grip end to a distal housing tool end for receiving a surgical tool. A tool linkage is partially housed within the housing linkage chamber comprising an axial handle region extending along axis A-A and a radiused housing region curving about a focal point. That way, a locking pawl of the tool linkage changes planes from its proximal end to a distal extending hook end. This provides a relatively short connection to a surgical tool that is optimum in the tight space requirements of a minimally invasive hip surgery. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059360 | SURGICAL POWER TRANSMISSION ADAPTER AND MEDICAL MANIPULATOR SYSTEM - A surgical power transmission adapter is interposed between a surgical instrument and a power unit configured to drive the surgical instrument. The adapter connects the surgical instrument to the power unit. The adapter includes a power transmission unit. The power transmission unit includes a first region which is in contact with a clean region that is subjected to sterilization processing and a second region which is in contact with an unclean region that is not subjected to the sterilization processing. The unit makes translatory movement to transmit power generated in the power unit to the surgical instrument. A range of the translatory movement of the power transmission unit is set in such a manner that the first region is placed in the clean region and the second region is placed in the unclean region even if the power transmission unit makes the translatory movement. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059361 | MULTIPLE PURPOSE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A multiple-purpose surgical instrument having a reflecting, rendering, and sizing tool to increase visibility and provide three-dimensional depth perception of a surgical site so that realization of a condition of the surgical site and safety are enhanced during an arthroscopic or laparoscopic procedure. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059362 | INSTRUMENT FOR TREATING PATIENT WITH SEMICIRCULAR CANAL INJURY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Disclosed is an instrument for treating a patient with semicircular canal injury, which is an instrument in the form of an exact enlarged model of human three semicircular canals having a structure wherein a liquid and a plurality of otolithic models, having a specific gravity larger than the specific gravity of said liquid, are enclosed within a hollow annular member made of a transparent resin and equipped with a screen at the position corresponding to the cupula in each of the three semicircular canals. Therein, said screen has such a mesh size as allowing the passage of said liquid but not allowing the passage of the otolithic models. Thus, an instrument for treating a patient with semicircular canal injury, whereby physical and mental pains can be alleviated in treating a patient with semicircular canal injury such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, is provided. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059363 | CAPSULAR MEMBRANE TREATMENTS TO INCREASE ACCOMMODATIVE AMPLITUDE - Methods and apparatus treat the lens capsule so as to increase accommodation of the eye. The treatment of the lens capsule may comprise treating a portion of the lens capsule so as to stiffen the treated portion and improve accommodation of the eye. The intermediate portion of the lens capsule may located between an optically used central portion of the lens capsule and a peripheral portion of the lens capsule connected to zonules of the eye. The stiffened intermediate portion of the lens capsule can improve coupling of the peripheral portion of the lens capsule to the central portion of the lens capsule, such that an amount of accommodation of the optically used central portion of the lens is increased. As the force of the lens capsule to a lens disposed within the lens capsule is increased, the lens may comprise the natural lens of the eye or an artificial lens such as an accommodative IOL. The treatment of the eye to stiffen the intermediate portion may comprise application of one or more of an energy or a substance to the intermediate portion. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059364 | Cryogenic Medical System - A cryogenic medical device for delivery of subcooled liquid cryogen to various configurations of cryoprobes is designed for the treatment of damaged, diseased, cancerous or other unwanted tissues, particularly as utilized for the ablation of cardiac tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The device is a closed or semi-closed system in which the liquid cryogen is nitrogen contained in both the supply and return stages. The device is capable of generating cryogen to a supercritical state, specifically supercritical nitrogen, and may be utilized in any rapid cooling systems. As designed, the device also integrates endocardial catheters and epicardial probes. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059365 | Microwave Spacers and Method of Use - Disclosed is a microwave spacer for guiding and positioning microwave energy delivery devices during a surgical procedure. The microwave energy device spacer includes a body forming a plurality of device apertures defined therein, the plurality of device apertures including at least two lumens and at least one arcuate slot. The lumens are configured to receive an energy delivery device therethrough. The arcuate slot includes a length, a width and a radius of curvature and is configured to receive an additional energy delivery device therethrough. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059366 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ABLATION EFFICACY - Apparatus and methods for ablation efficacy are described herein where a hood having a deployable elongated feature can extend beyond a distal face of the hood. The elongated feature can channel the energy to the deeper regions within the tissue (such as trabeculated regions or other tissue structures) such that the energy can be delivered to the target tissue despite small or large irregularities in the target tissue surface (or region) and/or changes in the relative distances between the hood and the target tissue. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059367 | Electrosurgical System Employing Multiple Electrodes - A system for heat ablation of tissue, the system comprising a radiofrequency source configured to supply RF energy to at least two electrodes for treating tissue, at least one return electrode configured to return the RF energy to the radiofrequency source, a controller configured to sequentially apply the RF energy to each of the at least two electrodes for a pre-determinable period of time and circuitry configured to switch the RF energy to an internal load. The RF energy is applied simultaneously to the internal load and at least one of the at least two electrodes. The controller is configured to apply the RF energy to the next electrode in the sequence when the amount of time the applied RF energy is off is greater than a predetermined minimum off time. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059368 | ABLATION CATHETER WITH BALLOON AND ABLATION CATHETER SYSTEM WITH BALLOON - In order to perform balloon ablation and spot ablation by one ablation catheter without exchanging an ablation catheter body at the time of treatment by catheter ablation, an ablation catheter with a balloon is provided with a catheter shaft, a balloon which is mounted to the front end side in the longitudinal direction of the catheter shaft, a lumen which communicates with the balloon from the end face on the back end side in the abovementioned longitudinal direction, an in-balloon electrode and an in-balloon temperature sensor which are disposed in the balloon, and a front end electrode and a front end temperature sensor which are mounted in a front end region including the end face on the front end side in the abovementioned longitudinal direction. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059369 | COMPACT ELECTROSURGERY APPARATUS - The invention features compact apparatuses useful in electrosurgery. The compact apparatuses have a housing having a cavity, an electrosurgical system located within the cavity, the electrosurgical system having optionally a monopolar output system, optionally a bipolar output system, optionally an argon plasma coagulation output system, a processor located within the cavity, the processor operatively coupled to each output system of the electrosurgical system to control outputs generated by each output system, optionally a high frequency generator located within the cavity and operatively coupled to the processor; and a gas canister holder and control system located within the cavity of the housing for receiving a gas canister within the cavity of the housing. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059370 | SURGICAL ABLATION AND PACING DEVICE - A surgical device has an integral first tip having pair of electrodes configured to ablate tissue using electric energy. A second tip has a pair of electrodes configured to provide pacing signals to a heart and/or to sense electrical signals passing through heart tissue. The second tip is configured to snap onto the first tip, such that the same device may be used for ablation, pacing, and sensing. Alternatively, the second tip may be integral with the device and the first tip configured to snap onto the second tip. Alternatively, a single integral tip of the surgical device may be used for ablation, pacing, and sensing. Such a multipurpose tip may comprise a plurality of electrode pairs or an array of electrodes. A user interface on the device or elsewhere may be operable to provide selectable modes for selectively varying properties of signals communicated to the electrodes. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059371 | Dynamic and Static Bipolar Electrical Sealing and Cutting Device - An end effector assembly includes opposed jaws moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw includes an electrically conductive surface adapted to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue disposed between the jaws. A static bipolar cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a first configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The static cutting portion is configured to electrically cut tissue disposed between the jaws upon activation of the cutting element and at least one of an opposing sealing surface and an opposing cutting element. A dynamic cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a second configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The dynamic cutting portion electrically transects tissue during movement relative to tissue. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059372 | Electrosurgical Instrument - An end effector assembly for an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly has a pair of first and second jaw members including respective seal having a width. Each of the seal plates adapted to connect to an energy source. The first and second jaw members are operable in a first mode of operation for treating tissue and a second mode of operation for separating tissue. The width of the seal plate of the first jaw member is smaller than the width of the seal plate of the second jaw member. In the second mode of operation the seal plate of the first jaw member is independently activatable from the seal plate of the second jaw member to facilitate the separation of tissue when the first and second jaw members are in one of the open and clamping positions. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059373 | HIGH-FREQUENCY TREATMENT TOOL - A high-frequency treatment tool ( | 2012-03-08 |
20120059374 | Electrosurgical Instrument - An end effector assembly is provided. The end effector assembly includes a pair of first and second jaw members including respective seal plates adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. The first and second jaw members operable in a first bipolar mode of operation for treating tissue and a second bipolar mode of operation for separating tissue. A dissector translatable through one of the first and second jaw members is in electrical communication with one of the seal plates of the first and second jaw members and activatable in the second bipolar mode of operation for separating tissue when the first and second jaw members are in one of the open and clamping position and tissue is adjacent thereto. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059375 | Asymmetrical Electrodes for Bipolar Vessel Sealing - Bipolar electrosurgical instrument having a first and a second opposing jaw member at a distal end thereof, wherein each jaw member includes an outer housing, and an inner tissue engaging surface corresponding to the inner tissue engaging surface of the opposing jaw. The instruments includes the ability to move the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue. The jaws include asymmetrical electrodes disposed on the inner tissue engaging surfaces. A first contact region of the electrode has a greater surface area than that of the second contact region. During resection procedures wider electrodes impart improved sealing energy to the patient-side vessel while providing sufficient energy to resected tissue to effect hemostasis. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059376 | COMPOSITE INTERNAL FIXATORS - A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059377 | BONE FIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A bone fixing system useful for holding bone in position, and a method for installing the same are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature are passed around bones, bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical or implanted structures, and the like to form a loop extending from a first portion of the blocking body. The ends of the conformable ligature are passed through the blocking body and extend out a second portion of the body. The ends may be attached to a tensioning tool and a selected tension may be applied. A closure member may engage an engagement portion of the blocking body to create a friction force to hold the conformable ligature in place without significant movement relative to the blocking body. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059378 | Efficient Sculpting System - A system and method to optimize the material removal rate of a tool in a safe and geometrically precise manner, to facilitate the application of smooth contact forces and to sense tool contact forces for rapidly providing power regulation safeguards against tool inadvertently intruding into forbidden regions, for verifying and correlating physically extracted material against the virtual model, and for detecting and mitigating drill walking. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059379 | Surgical Drill For Providing Holes At An Angle - A surgical drill for providing holes at an angle for use in repair and replacement of the ACL is disclosed, generally comprising a drill guide having a head that is angularly adjustable with respect to a body, a flexible guide pin and a flexible drill. The adjustable head of the drill guide allows a surgeon to drill a hole in the femur at an angle to a tunnel provided in the tibia. Because the surgeon can access the femur via the hole in the tibia, the surgical drill of the present invention obviates the need for a second hole in the tissue and also makes placement of femur hole more precise for securement of the ligament or tendon graft within the hole. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059380 | Bone Cement Delivery Systems and Related Kits and Methods - A bone cement delivery method that includes inserting a portion of a bone cement delivery device into a femoral neck of a femur of a patient, and injecting bone cement paste into the femoral neck of the patient via the bone cement delivery system. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059381 | BONE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods and instruments for treating an osteoporotic vertebral body or for treating a vertebral compression fracture. An exemplary method includes introducing an open knit structure together with a bone cement into a bone wherein the knit structure extends substantially throughout the interior of the cement volume. In one aspect of the invention, the bone cement volumes cures with the filament structure reinforcing the cement. In another aspect of the invention, the open knit structure is configured to direct flows of bone cement to apply forces for reducing a vertebral compression fracture. In another aspect of the invention, the system provides bone cement flows that extend through the knit structure thus allowing the cement to fully interdigitate with the cancellous bone. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059382 | GUIDE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION - One embodiment of a ligament reconstruction guide assembly comprises a bracket, a cannulated guide and a reference element. Embodiments of these assembly elements are combined and shaped in a manner that allow a surgeon to carefully position the attachment sites for anterior or posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction procedures. Embodiments of the guide assembly comprise a footprint target tip that assists locating the attachment sites for single or double bundle reconstruction procedures from an anterior or posterior position. Embodiments of the guide assembly have the cannulated guide aligned with apertures in the footprint target tip to properly locate and position the bone tunnels. This combination and shape allows proper positioning of a drill and tunnel and reduces the possibility of wounds to the knee during tunnel creation. In some embodiments there are different shaped, removable footprint target tips. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059383 | INSTRUMENT FOR PLACEMENT AND IMPLANTATION OF A PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument that creates a vacuum seal between a prosthetic component and a surgical instrument to grasp the prosthetic component so that the surgical instrument may be utilized to manipulate the prosthetic component relative to an anatomical structure. The surgical instrument is further designed to be used as an impactor capable of receiving and transferring an impaction force for seating the prosthetic component relative to the anatomical structure without the surgical instrument losing its grasp on the prosthetic component. The surgical instrument of the present disclosure includes a suction device which may be selectively released once the prosthetic component is appropriately positioned and seated relative to the anatomical structure. Such selective release prevents disruption of the positioning of the prosthetic component and facilitates proper placement and implantation of the prosthetic component. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059384 | Composite Interference Screws and Drivers - The present disclosure relates to a delivery device. The delivery device including a handle assembly, the assembly including a handle and a connector coupled to the handle, the connector including a channel and an opening to the channel; and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end including threads, grooves intersecting the threads, and a depth stop. Other delivery devices, screws, and delivery device/screw combinations are also disclosed. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059385 | Variable angle depth limited fastener driver and variable angle fixation system for use in orthopedic plates - The present invention relates to an orthopedic fastener driver which can be used with a variable angle fixation system, and in particular in which the driver has a variable angle drive tip that is capable of screwing a fastener in an orthopedic plate assembly at a variable angle relative to the drive axis of the driver, and further wherein the driver has a drive mechanism including an interference clutch mechanism that disengages so as to limit the relative depth of the fastener in the plate assembly as to avoid driving the fastener or fastener assembly through the plate. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059386 | Vacuum Controlled Capsulorhexis Device - A capsulorhexis device is disclosed. The capsulorhexis device includes a tip portion, a vacuum channel, and a flexible membrane. The vacuum channel extends through the tip portion. Further, the vacuum channel is operatively connected to a vacuum source. The tip portion further includes a port formed therethrough. The port is in communication with the vacuum channel. The flexible membrane is positioned with the vacuum channel. The flexible membrane permits a predetermined level of vacuum to reach the port without causing aspiration of tissue through the vacuum channel. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059387 | Delivery system and urethra stent for enlarged prostates and method - A device for placing, positioning and/or removing a stent within the urethra of a patient obstructed by an enlarged prostate positioned by use of ultrasound comprising a flexible stent inserter having a shaft of a length and size to be inserted within the urethra and extend to the bladder, with a balloon positioning tip distally mounted proximate an expandable securing segment onto which a stent is mounted; the balloon selectively inflated with air or liquid if a contrasting media is required for ultrasound location or with a liquid to unblock obstructed urethra segments, and the securing segment selectively inflated with a liquid to secure during positioning and deflated to release the stent in position to inflate the expandable securing segment to hold the stent during positioning and insertion, and in a second mode deflates the securing segment and positioning tip to release the stent within the urethra to allow the flexible stent inserter to be withdrawn and allow urine to pass through the stent. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059388 | Method of placing a surgical mesh for a laparoscopic surgical procedure and an insertion tube to facilitate surgical mesh placement - A method of laparoscopically introducing a piece of surgical mesh into the abdominal cavity of a patient through a small incision. The mesh is tightly rolled after having traction sutures placed therein and being hydrated. The surgical mesh is pulled into a prelubricated insertion tube having been ligated adjacent its proximal end. A grasper is used to pull mesh into the tube. The tube/mesh is inserted into the abdominal cavity through a small incision. Once inside the abdomen, the insertion tube is split to release the surgical mesh that may then be used in the surgery. Also provided is an insertion tube having a thinned or otherwise weakened region extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. A ripcord extending along the insertion tube from its ligated, proximal end to beyond the distal end is utilized to spilt the insertion tube to facilitate freeing the surgical mesh from within. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059389 | Implantable Micro-Generator Devices with Optimized Configuration, Methods of Use, Systems and Kits Therefor - Disclosed are various implantable medical devices adapted and configured to operation with a micro-generator comprising: an elongated housing; one or more longitudinally slidable elongated magnets; one or more coils positioned exteriorly, interiorly or integrally along at least a portion of the housing; a power wire in electrical communication with the one or more coils and with an implantable medical device; wherein the implantable micro-generator is adapted and configured to generate energy and communicate the generated energy to the implantable medical device. Additionally, methods of deploying and using the medical devices are contemplated, as well as systems, kits, and communication networks. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059390 | INDICATOR FOR TOOL STATE AND COMMUNICATION IN MULTIARM TELESURGERY - Medical and/or robotic devices, systems and methods can provide an indicator associated with each manipulator assembly of a multi-arm telerobotic or telesurgical system. The exemplary indicator comprises a multi-color light emitting diode (LED) mounted to a manipulator moving an associated surgical instrument, allowing the indicator to display any of a wide variety of signals. The invention may provide an additional user interface to facilitate communications between the telesurgical system and/or members of a telesurgical team. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059391 | APPLICATION OF FORCE FEEDBACK ON AN INPUT DEVICE TO URGE ITS OPERATOR TO COMMAND AN ARTICULATED INSTRUMENT TO A PREFERRED POSE - A medical robotic system includes an entry guide with articulated instruments extending out of its distal end. A controller is configured to command manipulation an articulated instrument in response to operator manipulation of an associated input device while generating a force command to the input device that nudges the operator to command the instrument to a preferred pose. When a transition is to occur between first and second preferred poses, one is phased in while the other is phased out. Virtual barriers may be imposed to prevent the articulated instrument from being commanded to an undesirable pose. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059392 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOVING A PLURALITY OF ARTICULATED INSTRUMENTS IN TANDEM BACK TOWARDS AN ENTRY GUIDE - A medical robotic system includes articulated instruments extending out of a distal end of an entry guide. Prior to pivoting the entry guide to re-orient it and the instruments, the instruments are moved in tandem back towards the entry guide. Haptic cues and velocity limits are provided to assist the operator in the retraction of the instruments. After retraction, the entry guide may then be pivoted without concern that the instruments will harm patient anatomy. The movement of the instruments in tandem back towards the entry guide may also occur through coupled control modes while the entry guide is held in a fixed position and orientation. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059393 | NOVEL ENHANCED PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR REMOVING CAVITY TISSUE - Improved devices for removing tissue, for example nasal hair using natural wax. One embodiment uses telescoping tubes and there is wax or glue located in the inner tubes or between the tubes, whereby the tubes are located so that the inner one can extend or retract relative to the outer tube. Following heating the wax or glue for softening purposes, the same is applied to the inner part of the nasal cavity by emplacing the same in a desired naris and through application of force and wax extrusion through a cloth boot or otherwise, in combination with mild external pressure, removal is accomplished. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059394 | CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - Devices and methods for treatment of prolapsed hemorrhoidal arteries is disclosed. The devices can identify the hemorrhoid and ligate the artery without causing significant pain or distension of the rectum. The artery can be identified with ultrasound. The ligation can be performed using energy and/or mechanical structures, such as clips or rubber bands. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059395 | ENDOSCOPIC CLOSURE DEVICE - An endoscopic closure device comprises: a coupling member; a helical needle mounted to the coupling member and carrying a suture; and a plurality of grasping needles, each of said plurality of grasping needles moveable between a storage position and a deployed position. The plurality of grasping needles is configured to be (a) advanced in the storage position into a luminal defect, (b) moved into the deployed position, and (c) then refracted from the luminal defect, thus pulling and drawing tissue surrounding the luminal defect together. Then, upon rotation of the coupling member and the helical needle, the helical needle is driven into and pierces the tissue, carrying the suture through the tissue. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059396 | Device For Deploying A Fastener For Use In A Gastric Volume Reduction Procedure - A method and device for manipulating gastric tissue about a greater curvature of a stomach. The method includes the steps of creating at least one incision to gain access to the peritoneal cavity, and dissecting at least a portion of the greater omentum. Then the method includes accessing the exterior of the gastric tissue through the incision and folding at least a portion of the greater curvature of the stomach. The fold is constructed having serosa to serosa contact substantially along its entire length. The method further involves securing the fold with a flexible member wherein the flexible member comprises at least one tissue securing feature. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059397 | ABSORBABLE FASTENER AND APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical fastener apparatus, for securing a surgical mesh material to body tissue including a pair of anchors each having retaining means formed on an outer surface thereof; and a suture tether interconnecting the pair of anchors to one another. The pair of anchors having a substantially cylindrical body having a conically tapered distal end and a planar proximal end. The retaining means includes a series of semi-circular angled projections having a planar proximal surface and a tapered distal end, wherein a center of each of the angled projections is spaced a distance from a longitudinal central axis of the body portion. The surgical fastener is made from a bioabsorbable material which reabsorbs into said body tissue at an appropriate rate, such as for example, polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059398 | Magnetic Ventricular Connector - A magnetic coupling for connecting a cannula to the apex of a ventricle comprising a first member having a first orifice, a first magnetic material attached to the first member, a means for attaching a cannula to the first member, a second member having a second orifice, a second magnetic material attached to the second member, a means for attaching the second member to a ventricle, so that when the first magnet is placed in proximity to the second magnet the first member and second member are held substantially concentric by magnetic force to allow for the communication of fluid between the first and second orifices. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059399 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE CONNECTION AND REPAIR DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The instant invention provides compositions and methods for promoting the repair and/or growth of biological tissue, e.g., tubular biological tissue such as nerves. Specifically, the instant invention provides tissue connection devices and tissue repair devices and methods for using these devices. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059400 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING A HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - A clamp having at least first and second elongate clamping portions adapted to be placed on opposite sides of the hollow anatomical structure. The first and second elongate clamping portions respectively include ends coupled together with respective resilient urging members configured to urge at least one of the first and second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions from an open position into a clamping position to occlude the hollow anatomical structure. The clamp includes tissue ingrowth structure on the clamping portions. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059401 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMPARTMENTAL VESSEL TREATMENT - An angioplasty balloon having an elastic constraining structure that partially expands with the balloon so that, at maximum balloon inflation, the constraining structure forms a pattern of channels or “pillows” on the balloon. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059402 | LANCETS WITH IMPROVED COUPLING FEATURES AND STERILITY CAPS - Improved lancet configurations and protective lancet endcap configurations are disclosed. In example forms, one or more flexing cantilevers project from the lancet body for coupling with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device. A gripping handle extends from a sterility cap for ease of removal from and replacement over the lancet tip. A lancet body has a smoothly curved wave contour with at least one crest and at least one trough for engagement with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059403 | VENOUS DISSECTOR DEVICE - Venous dissector device, notably a seamless device ( | 2012-03-08 |
20120059404 | IRIS RETRACTION BALLOON FOR PHACOEMULSIFICATION - Provided is an inflatable ring device useful for expanding the iris prior to ophthalmic surgery. The ring shape is either continuous or discontinuous and includes a groove around the outer periphery of the ring. When inflated, the groove engages the inner periphery of the iris and continued inflation thereby expands the iris to a desired size allowing increased access to the eye. The invention also provides a method of expanding the iris prior to performing ophthalmic surgery comprising placing an inflatable ring shaped device in the anterior chamber of the eye. Inflating the inflatable ring shaped device until a groove around the outer periphery of the ring shaped device engages the iris and continued inflation of the ring shaped device continues to expand the iris to a desired size. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059405 | NEUROMUSCULAR RELEASE THERAPY DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS - Disclosed are neuromuscular release (including myofascial trigger point) therapy devices, systems, kits and methods. The therapy tool comprises a body, wherein the body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a tip defined at the upper-most portion of the body, a base, a stop surface defined in the body outer surface, a pocket defined by the inner surface and extending from the base upwards in the direction of the tip, and a recessed groove defined in the inner surface and extending upwards from the base and having a groove diameter and depth. The body can be generally bell-shaped with the base having a larger diameter than the tip. The system can further include a riser, either disk or wedge shaped, and a rocker base. The system components are configured to stack and nest into a compact assembly for easy carrying as a kit. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059406 | Nasal Support Device for Animals and Method - Devices and methods for facilitating air flow in the nasal passages of domestic animals are disclosed. The devices include support devices for supporting unsupported tissues of the nasal passages which facilitate air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. Components and methods to facilitate application of the support device to the nose of an animal are also disclosed. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059407 | MULTI-PRONG FORCEPS - A surgical forceps comprising a first repositionable arm that includes a first prong extending distally therefrom and a second repositionable arm that includes a second prong extending distally therefrom, wherein each prong includes a distal flange that points inward and an interior surface of each prong is sloped. The surgical forceps may include a plurality of prongs for each arm. And the arms may be repositioned to reposition the prongs in order to bring the prongs closer together or farther apart. In exemplary form, the surgical forceps are adapted to grasp a semispherical device. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059408 | Collet Based Locking Mechanism - A surgical instrument includes a housing supporting first and second actuators, an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing, and an end effector supported by a distal portion of the elongated shaft. A tensile member extending through the elongated shaft is coupled to the first actuator and the end effector such that first actuator may be manipulated to induce motion of the end effector. A locking mechanism associated with the tensile member selectively impedes motion of the end effector. The locking mechanism includes a collet disposed about the tensile member and a collet clamp for receiving the collet. Receipt of the collet into the collet clamp induces radial compression of the collet to impede the motion of the tensile member therethrough. An actuation member extending through the elongated shaft induces insertion and withdrawal of the collet from the collet clamp. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059409 | Retractable Ratchet Mechanism for Surgical Instruments - A surgical instrument includes first and second shaft members each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. One (or both) of the shaft members is moveable with respect to the other from a spaced-apart position to an approximated position for grasping tissue between the jaw members. A first ratchet component is coupled to the first shaft member and defines an engagement plane. A second ratchet component is coupled to the second shaft member and is moveable between a retracted position, wherein the second ratchet component is displaced from the engagement plane, and a deployed position, wherein the second ratchet component is aligned with the engagement plane. When the second ratchet component is in the deployed position, the ratchet components are engageable with one another upon movement of the shaft member(s) to the approximated position to fix the position of the jaw members relative to one another. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059410 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for closing a vascular wound includes an apparatus that can be threaded over a guidewire into place at or adjacent the wound. The apparatus includes a chamber that encloses a hemostatic material therein. When the apparatus is positioned adjacent the wound as desired, the hemostatic material is deployed from the chamber. Blood contacts the hemostatic material, and blood clotting preferably is facilitated by a hemostatic agent within the material. Thus, the vascular puncture wound is sealed by blood clot formation. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059411 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF INCISION OR HERNIA - Devices and methods for treating an abdominal incision or hernia are described. An implant for the restoration or prophylactic treatment of an abdominal wall comprises an elongate element and at least one sheet connected to the elongate element along a longitudinal axis of the elongate element. The elongate element is positioned along the line of incision, and the at least one sheet is secured to the abdominal muscles surrounding the incision. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059412 | PROCESS AND INSTRUMENT FOR STRETCHING TISSUE OF SKIN - An instrument for stretching tissue is provided. The instrument can include opposing hook jaws | 2012-03-08 |
20120059413 | THREAD, ESPECIALLY SURGICAL THREAD, AN IMPLANT COMPRISING THE THREAD AND ALSO A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE THREAD AND THE IMPLANT - A surgical thread includes an elongate, preferably braided, thread body and a coating surrounding the thread body at least partially and preferably completely, wherein the thread body includes polyethylene and/or polypropylene and the coating consists of a resorbable material and optionally additives. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059414 | LARGE HOLE CLOSURE DEVICE - A closure device and system for closing openings in tissue. After placing sutures in the tissue, the sutures are clamped by the closure device to hold the sutures in place and close the opening in the tissue. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059415 | KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHOR FOR SECURING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - A suture anchor for anchoring a length of suture to bone, the suture anchor comprising:
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20120059416 | INTRA-OPERATIVE ACL GRAFT INSTRUMENTATION - A line lock system may include a line routed through a plate. The plate may have an elongated body with a plurality of passageways. The line is routed to form at least one one-way slide so no knots are required. The system may include filaments routed through the passageways of the plate or around a dogbone feature of the plate. The filaments may be used to toggle the plate after passage through a hole to prevent withdrawal of the plate back through the hole. The system may include a line lock stabilizer or counter-tension tool to stabilize the line lock as the line is adjusted, a compression limiter to selectively reduce compression in the one-way slide to facilitate adjustment of the line, means for adjusting the line, or a line cutter. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059417 | Method and Apparatus for Coupling Soft Tissue to a Bone - A method can include forming a bore in a bone of a patient and positioning a first anchor in the bore. The first anchor can have a self-locking adjustable suture construct extending therefrom that can include first and second adjustable loops. The first adjustable loop can be positioned about a first portion of the soft tissue and the second adjustable loop can be positioned about a second portion of the soft tissue different than the first portion. A coupling element carried by the second adjustable loop can be coupled to the first adjustable loop. An end of the adjustable suture construct can be tensioned to reduce a size of the first and second adjustable loops to couple the soft tissue to the bone. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059418 | Method and Apparatus for Tensioning a Suture - An apparatus can include a tensioning member having a body defining a first bone engaging surface, a second opposite suture receiving surface, and an outer perimeter. First and second suture attachment members can be positioned relative to the second surface and spaced apart from each other, and can be configured to be coupled to a suture. First and second suture engaging members can extend from the second surface and can be positioned in spaced relation to the first and second suture attachment members. Rotation of the tensioning member in a first direction can selectively engage the first and second suture receiving members with the suture, thereby forming a non-linear path of travel of the suture relative to the first and second suture attachment members and suture engaging members and increasing the tension in the suture. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059419 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING A PROSTHESIS TO A SPINAL SEGMENT - A method for coupling a prosthesis to a spinal segment in a patient includes the steps of selecting first and second reference points disposed along the spinal segment and pre-operatively measuring a target distance. The target distance extends between the first and second reference points while the patient is in a preferred posture such as the standing position. A prosthesis is coupled to the spinal segment and the prosthesis is then intra-operatively adjusted in order to set the distance between the first and second reference points based on the target distance. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059420 | PEDICLE SCREW EXTENSION ALIGNMENT - Alignment clamps, extension caps, and systems, with associated methods, for pedicle screw extension alignment in an orthopedic patient are described. An alignment clamp for alignment of pedicle screw extensions includes a clamp having a hollow interior. The clamp can receive a pedicle screw extension through the hollow interior. The clamp includes opposing open ends in communication with the hollow interior. A straightening rod receptacle is on a side of the clamp. The straightening rod receptacle is oriented to receive a straightening rod therethrough. The straightening rod receptacle can be substantially perpendicular to a direction of the clamp through which the pedicle screw extension is receivable. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059421 | Polyaxial Vertebral Anchor Assembly with Vertical Adjustment and Split Lock - There is provided a polyaxial vertebral assembly. This assembly includes a polyaxial vertebral anchor and an articulating connector. The polyaxial vertebral anchor is configured to penetrate and secure to a vertebra. The articulating connector has a common trajectory split lock, which is configured to engage rigidly the polyaxial vertebral anchor in a selected pivotal configuration with respect to the polyaxial vertebral anchor and which is further configured to engage rigidly a stabilizing rod at selected configurable height and rotational configuration with respect to the polyaxial vertebral anchor. The pivotal configuration and the height and rotational configuration are independently adjustable through the common trajectory split lock. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059422 | METHODS FOR COMPRESSION FRACTURE TREATMENT WITH SPINOUS PROCESS FIXATION SYSTEMS - Embodiments presently disclosed generally relate to the treatment of spinal fractures, such as spinal compression fractures. In one embodiment, a method of treating a spinal fracture includes identifying a vertebra having an untreated fracture, coupling a first device to the spinous processes of the vertebra with the fracture and a vertebra positioned directly superior to the fractured vertebra, and coupling a second device to the spinous processes of the vertebra with the fracture and the vertebra directly inferior to the fractured vertebra. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059423 | Deformity Correction Using Neural Integrity Monitoring - A method is provided for detecting neural interference between a bone anchor and a neural element during or subsequent to the application of force on the bone anchor to adjust the orientation of one or more vertebral bodies relative to the spinal column. The method includes engaging at least one bone anchor to the vertebral body and applying force to the bone anchor to adjust the positioning or orientation of the vertebral body. A nerve monitoring system provides an electrical signal and is operable to detect a neural element and its proximity to the bone anchor as a function of a characteristic of the electrical signal. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059424 | Clavicle Bone Plate - A bone plate for treating clavicle fractures. The bone plate may include an elongated body having one or more curved portions that roughly conform to the surface and/or anatomical curvature of the clavicle. One or more openings may be provided for receiving an anchoring member, such as a bone screw, for fastening at least a portion of the bone plate onto the clavicle. The bone plate may provide at least one rail member extending along a portion of the body of the bone plate. The bone plate, when affixed to the clavicle, permits the rail member to rest upon the outer surface of the clavicle, thus providing an area defining a cavity formed between an outer surface of the clavicle and a bottom surface of the body of the bone plate, and thus allowing blood to circulate against and around the clavicle. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059425 | Locking Element for a Polyaxial Bone Anchor, Bone Plate Assembly and Tool - A locking element is configured to be used with a polyaxial bone anchor, and is substantially cylindrical with a bottom side facing a head of the bone anchor, a top side opposite to the bottom side, and a surface portion with an external thread. The locking element has a first recess at the bottom side for accommodating at least a portion of the head, and a second recess at the top side for engagement with a driver. The second recess is located outside the center of the top side. The head has a portion with a largest diameter, and a first level L | 2012-03-08 |
20120059426 | Polyaxial bone anchors with pop-on shank, friction fit fully restrained retainer, insert and tool receiving features - A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. The receiver can have crimp tabs, but is devoid of spring tabs and collet-like flexible structures. A down-loadable compression insert (some with lock and release feature), a down-loadable friction fit split retaining ring and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled. The receiver and insert include aligned tool receiving apertures for lock and release of the polyaxial mechanism. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059427 | DEVICE FOR THE DYNAMIC FIXATION OF BONES - An intermediate element for a detachable, lockable, ball joint-like connection in a device for the dynamic fixation of bones has a longitudinal axis, an outer wall concentric with the longitudinal axis, and an inner wall forming a coaxial cavity. Either the outer wall or the inner wall comprises one of two contact zones that form the ball joint-like connection. The intermediate element is at least partly made of a super-elastic or visco-elastic material. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059428 | Telescoping Bone Screw - A bone screw for treating a bone fracture having a plunger assembly and a detent assembly on a body portion thereof. The detent assembly includes a detent member that is movable between a first and second position. The plunger assembly includes a threaded engagement portion and a plunger portion. The plunger portion is slidably disposed within a chamber of the body. The detent assembly operative to secure the body whereby said plunger portion moves independent of said body. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059429 | Fixation Device With Magnesium Core - A fixation device comprises a biodegradable inner core extending along a longitudinal axis from a distal tip to a proximal end in combination with a sleeve surrounding the core along a portion of a length thereof and comprising a thermoplastic polymer formed of a material which softens and expands into surrounding bone tissue when activated by an energy source. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059430 | Treatment and warning of recurring therapy and other events using an implantable device - An implantable neurostimulator system is capable of responsively treating epileptiform activity with electrical stimulation and other therapies and is further configured to detect periods of increased susceptibility to clinical seizures. The event densities of therapy applications (or detections or other events) in time are observed and calculated, and if high enough, measures are taken to warn the patient or provide additional therapy. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059431 | Intravascular Device for Neuromodulation - The present disclosure describes intravascular systems that may be used for a variety of functions. The elements of the disclosed systems include at least one device body implanted within the vasculature. Electrodes on a lead and/or on the device body itself are used to direct electrical energy to neurological targets. These systems may additionally include one or more fluid reservoirs housing drugs or other agents to be delivered to tissue. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059432 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REFLEX-BASED FUNCTIONAL GAIT TRAINING - A device and method for gait training, such as for rehabilitation of a person after a stroke is provided. In some embodiments, the device comprises a stimulator, preferably electric stimulator, for provoking a spinal cord withdrawal reflex in the person by stimulation on the person's foot in response to a control signal. Hereby, the person's leg will move and initiate a gait swing. A sensor is placed to sense movement of the leg and provide a feedback signal accordingly. A processor unit with a processor runs a control algorithm which calculates the control signal in response to the feedback signal. Thus, the method is based on a closed-loop design, and the control signal is preferably calculated for each walking step, and it is preferably based on the feedback signal obtained from the preceding walking step. Hereby reflex habituation can be accounted for. Preferably, the stimulator has a plurality of stimulator channels with electrodes placed on different sites distributed on the sole of the foot and on the heel. The feedback signal may be based on accelerometer(s), and/or gyroscope(s), and/or goinometer(s) positioned on the leg and/or foot, e.g. partly or fully integrated in an in-sole for a shoe etc. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059433 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANTABLE LEADLESS BONE STIMULATION - Systems and methods are disclosed to enhance bone growth by stimulating bone sites for bone regrowth, fusion, or grafts. The invention uses electrical stimulation of the bone site, where vibrational energy from a source is received by an implanted device and converted to electrical energy and the converted electrical energy is used by implanted electrodes to stimulate the bone site. The vibrational energy is generated by a controller-transmitter, which could be located either externally or implanted. The vibrational energy is received by a receiver-transmitter, which could be incorporated into an orthopedic device, such as pin, cage, plate or prosthetic joint used for bone healing. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059434 | Implantable Tissue Growth Stimulator - An implantable tissue growth stimulator is disclosed. The implantable tissue growth stimulator includes electronic circuitry to alter the voltage output by the stimulator. The implantable tissue growth stimulator may he controlled from an external device via wireless communication. The implantable tissue growth stimulator may be configured for use with an implants in particular, the implantable tissue growth stimulator may be incorporated into an orthopaedic device such as a hip prosthesis. The implantable. tissue growth stimulator may be used to stimulate bone growth. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059435 | CONFIGURATION OF IMPLANTED DEVICES - According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an implantable medical device comprising: an implantable component, comprising an implantable memory module, configured to receive and store recipient-specific operating parameters in the implantable memory module, an external component, comprising an external memory module, configured to communicate with the implantable component to receive the recipient-specific operating parameters, and to configure the external component using the recipient-specific operating parameters, wherein the implantable medical device is configured to transfer the recipient-specific operating parameters upon operationally coupling the implantable component with the external component. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059436 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE IN STIMULATION TREATMENT - Systems and methods are provided for reducing stimulation interference between two stimulation modules positioned on a user's body, which may be used in stimulation systems without a central treatment controller. Systems and methods are also provided for stimulation treatment using multiple independent stimulators wirelessly managed by a remote management device. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059437 | Endovascular Electrostimulation Near a Carotid Bifurcation in Treating Cerebrovascular Conditions - An interventional system that utilizes a carotid chemoreceptor(s) and optionally baroreceptor(s) for inducing vasodilatation in blood vessels of the brain is provided for treating ischemic conditions of the CNS, such as ischemic stroke and cerebral vasospasm. The system includes an electrical signal generator and an endovascular module with electrode units for transiently being disposed in the internal and external carotid arteries, adjacent a carotid body. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059438 | USE OF A NEW STIMULATION DESIGN TO TREAT NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER - The method and system described herein relate to stimulating nerve tissue using a pulse generator. A stimulus is created that comprises a signal that is produced from a frequency spectrum having a power spectral density per unit of bandwidth proportional to 1/f | 2012-03-08 |
20120059439 | ABERRATION CONTROL BY CORNEAL COLLAGEN CROSSLINKING COMBINED WITH BEAM-SHAPING TECHNIQUE - Corneal collagen crosslinking is used to alter a characteristic of the cornea, such as thickness or refractive index, to correct wavefront aberrations, including higher-order aberrations. A scanning laser or the like is used to perform the corneal collagen crosslinking by locally altering the optical path length (thickness, refractive index, or both). | 2012-03-08 |
20120059440 | PORTABLE LIGHT HAIR RESTORATION HELMET - The present invention provides an apparatus for providing increased hair growth and healthier scalp. The apparatus comprises of a swappable-zoned flexible helmet to provide increased hair growth, shinier hair, denser hair and healthier scalp using no medication and zero side-effects. The flexible Helmet device consists of a laser or LED array (from 25 to 300 tiny lasers or 25-300 LEDs) which bio-stimulate the scalp and encourages hair growth. The present invention provides the treatment by subjecting the affected scalp to flexible helmet equipped with the laser or LED array, 3 times a week for a minimum of 20 minutes per session to enable the absorption of laser or light from LED to the scalp for effective treatment. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059441 | PHOTOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Phototherapeutic systems with an integral, or adapted for use with an, optical calibration system. A dynamic programmable phototherapeutic treatment system, wherein the treatment device is responsive to a stored treatment plan to generate a predetermined therapeutic UV light signal for application to a treatment surface region of a patient/user. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059442 | STIMULATION LEAD, STIMULATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LIMITING MRI INDUCED CURRENT IN A STIMULATION LEAD - In one embodiment, a percutaneous stimulation lead for electrically stimulating tissue of a patient, comprises: a plurality of electrodes being electrically coupled to a plurality of terminals through a plurality of conductors within a lead body of the lead, wherein each electrode comprises a respective first surface exposed on an exterior surface of the stimulation lead to conduct current to or from tissue of the patient and a respective second surface disposed within an interior of the stimulation lead, the plurality of electrodes are arranged such that adjacent pairs of electrodes are capacitively coupled through a first surface of a first electrode of the respective pair and a respective second surface of a second electrode of the respective pair to substantially block current flow between adjacent electrodes at stimulation frequencies and to substantially pass current between adjacent electrodes at MRI frequencies. | 2012-03-08 |
20120059443 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE IMPLANTABLE IN THE HUMAN BODY - The invention concerns an electrical connection device ( | 2012-03-08 |
20120059444 | System Comprising a Box for Implanting in a Body Part | 2012-03-08 |