27th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 61 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140188046 | Pen Needle Assembly For Delivering Drug Solution - In one aspect, a pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub, and a needle fixed to the hub, the needle having proximal and distal ends with a lumen extending therebetween. The needle extends distally from the hub to define an exposed length between the distal end of the needle and the hub in the range of about 5.0 to 9.0 mm. The hub defines a post formed about the needle, the post having a distally-facing first skin engaging surface. The exposed length of the needle extends distally from the first skin engaging surface. The hub also defines a distally-facing second skin engaging surface which at least partially circumscribes the first skin engaging surface. The second skin engaging surface being located proximally of the first skin engaging surface. Advantageously, a pen needle assembly is provided having two skin engaging surfaces which provide stability in achieving subcutaneous injections. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188047 | THERMOTHERAPY NEEDLING INSTRUMENT WITH TISSUE INJECTION - The disclosure provides a thermotherapy needling instrument with tissue injection, including: a casing, an outer needle, an inner needle and a working needle. The casing has an inlet, an outlet and an inner channel. The outer needle is connected to the casing, and is in communication with the inner channel. The inner needle is disposed in the inner channel of the casing and the outer needle, and the inner needle has at least one opening The at least one opening is in communication with the inner channel so that the cooling agent flows in circulation. The working needle is connected to the outer needle so as to receive the injectant for injection and tissue ablation. By using the thermotherapy needling instrument, when sampling or injection is required during thermotherapy, the injection efficacy can be achieved by withdrawing the inner needle only. Therefore, efficacy of tissue injection and ablation thermotherapy can be achieved. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188048 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a housing, a needle, a first energy storage member and a second energy storage member. The needle is movably disposed within the housing and is configured to be to be placed in fluid communication with a medicament container. The needle is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In its first position, the needle is contained within the housing. In its second position, at least a portion of the needle extends from the housing. The first energy storage member is disposed within the housing, and is configured to produce a first force when actuated. The second energy storage member is disposed within the housing, and is configured to be actuated in response to the first force to produce a second force to move the needle from the first needle position to the second needle position. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188049 | ANCHORING SCREW DEVICE - A mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels and ureters. It facilitates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. The device can be used in every interventional medical situation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The device is very easy to fix onto the vessel wall. Screwing is a fast technique saving operating time and requiring only basic microsurgical skills. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188050 | CHECK VALVE ARRANGEMENT - The invention is related to an apparatus comprising a valve body comprising at least two inlet channels and at least one outlet channel and forming a central cavity connecting the at least two inlet channels and the at least one outlet channel, wherein the central cavity encloses a blocking assembly arranged for closing each of the at least two inlet channels by default and for opening an inlet channel when fluid pressure is applied from that inlet channel; wherein each of the at least two inlet channels is configured for fluid communication with a respective reservoir of at least two reservoirs. The invention is further related to a medical device for delivering at least two drug agents from at least two separate reservoirs comprising an apparatus of the aforementioned kind. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188051 | Medical Delivery System with a Rotatable Coding Element - A medical delivery system having a container and a dosing assembly, and wherein one of the container and the dosing assembly comprises a rotatable element adapted to engage the other one of the container and the dosing assembly. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188052 | MEDICAL SYRINGE - A medical syringe, having a syringe barrel, a piston, a plunger rod, and a plunger rod holder, wherein a barrel main body of the syringe barrel is formed to have a small inner diameter part and a large inner diameter part, the piston is formed such that the circular part is comprised of an elastic material and has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the small inner diameter part of the barrel main body so that the outer periphery of the circular part can be brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the small inner diameter part by pressurizing, and the piston can be held in the large inner diameter part of the barrel main body in a state of being freely fitted thereto. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188053 | Syringe with Co-Molded Hub and Cannula - A prefilled syringe for injecting medicament into a patient includes a barrel constructed of a polymeric material, a cannula and a hub. The barrel has a diameter, a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula has a proximal end and a tip opposite the proximal end. The proximal end of the cannula is fixed to the distal end of the barrel. The cannula is positioned generally coaxially with the longitudinal axis. The hub is integrally formed with the distal end. The hub includes a rib section and a cap. The rib section has a generally cruciform cross-section taken along a rib plane. The rib plane is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cap has a generally U-shaped cross-section taken along a longitudinal plane. The longitudinal plane is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188054 | MEDICAL TUBE AND FLEXIBILITY-VARIABLE MECHANISM WITH THE SAME - A medical tube which is highly flexible and has a very small diameter and a flexibility-variable mechanism having the medical tube are provided. The medical tube includes an interior tube and a plurality of annular segments of a cylindrical shape into which the interior tube is inserted. The medical tube is configured by sequentially connecting the plurality of annular segments while the interior tube is inserted inside of the plurality of annular segments. Each annular segment includes a fitting portion that allows any other annular segment to be fitted to the annular segment, and a fitted portion which may be fitted on the fitting portion of any other annular segment, which has a diameter that increases toward an end of the annular segment and includes at least one slit extending in a direction crossing a diametric direction. When the spacing of the slit is narrowed, the fitting portion of the annular segment and the fitted portion of any other annular segment are engaged with each other so that the annular segments are fixed to each other. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188055 | Devices for Clearing Blockages in In-Situ Artificial Lumens - Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being is covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188056 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS - Compositions for the transdermal delivery of NSAIDs in a flexible, finite form are described. The compositions comprise a polymer matrix that includes an NSAID and a polymer matrix comprising a blend of silicone and acrylic polymers. A flexible, occlusive backing material also is disclosed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188057 | TRANSDERMAL DOSAGE FORM FOR LOW-MELTING POINT ACTIVE AGENT - A drug-containing patch allows transdermal administration of a drug. The patch features a hydrophobic reservoir containing the drug, where the reservoir has a first surface and a second surface. A drug-impermeable backing overlies the first surface of the reservoir. A release sheet may overlie the second surface of the reservoir. The hydrophobic reservoir contains a drug and a hydrophobic matrix, where the hydrophobic matrix includes a hydrophobic filler in an amount which is effective to adsorb said drug; and a mixture of polyisobutylene and mineral oil. The hydrophobic matrix may contain hydrophobic colloidal silica as the hydrophobic filler. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188058 | FLEXIBLE, ADHERENT, AND NON-POLYURETHANE FILM WOUND DRAPE COVER - A system for treating a tissue site includes a reduced-pressure source to apply reduced pressure, a manifold in fluid communication with the pressure source to provide reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a drape for adhering to the tissue site to cover the tissue site and the manifold. The drape includes an adhesive layer for sealing the drape to the tissue site to create a sealed space having the manifold therein, and a non-adhesive layer formed from a portion of the adhesive layer. A method for manufacturing a medical drape includes providing a sheet of adhesive material and treating a side of the sheet of adhesive material to form a non-adhesive layer and an adhesive layer. The method laminates a release liner adjacent the adhesive layer. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188059 | MEDICAL DRAPE HAVING AN ULTRA-THIN DRAPE FILM AND A THICK ADHESIVE COATING - A system for treating a tissue site includes a pressure source to apply reduced pressure, and a manifold in fluid communication with the pressure source to provide reduced pressure to the tissue site. The system includes a drape for adhering to the tissue site to cover the tissue site and the manifold. The drape has a film layer having a thickness less than about 15 microns, and an adhesive coupled to the film layer. The adhesive seals the film layer to the tissue site to create a sealed space having the manifold therein. The adhesive is sufficiently thick to limit leaks between the film layer and the tissue site. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188060 | MOISTURE ABSORBING SEAL - A sealing drape may be suitable for use with a reduced-pressure treatment system for treating a tissue site. The sealing drape may have an interior surface adapted for positioning adjacent to a peripheral surface of the tissue site. The sealing drape may include a sealing material and an absorbent material. The sealing material may be hydrophobic and substantially free of hydrophilic components. Further, the sealing material may be positioned between the interior surface of the sealing drape and the absorbent material. The sealing drape may be used with a manifold for positioning at the tissue site, a reduced-pressure interface, and a reduced-pressure source. Methods of manufacture and treatment are also disclosed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188061 | RECHARGING NEGATIVE-PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY - A system is illustratively described herein that generally comprises a vacuum chamber, an ambient pressure chamber, a valve configured for unidirectional flow from the vacuum chamber to the ambient pressure chamber during a charging stroke, and a liquid filter configured to retain liquid in the pump. In some embodiments, the liquid filter is configured to retain liquid in the vacuum chamber during the charging stroke. In other embodiments, it may be configured to retain liquid in the ambient pressure chamber during an operating stroke. In more particular embodiments, a piston may be disposed between the vacuum chamber and the ambient pressure chamber, a passage may fluidly couple the vacuum chamber and the ambient pressure chamber, and the valve can be configured to control fluid flow through the passage. Additionally, a lumen may couple the vacuum chamber to a dressing to deliver negative pressure to the dressing in some illustrative embodiments. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188062 | COLLECTION CATHETER AND KIT - A catheter for collecting fluid such as blood from a vessel such as a coronary sinus of a patient has an elongated, flexible tubular portion and an annular sealing member spaced from a distal end of the tubular member. A proximal end of the tubular member is adapted to be connected to a source of suction for applying suction to a collection lumen of the tubular member. The distal end is placed in a blood vessel with the sealing member spaced from opposing surface of the vessel in an absence of a suction applied to the collection lumen. Suction is applied to the collection lumen in an amount sufficient to draw blood from the vessel through the fluid inlet and into the collection lumen and further sufficient to urge the opposing surface of the vessel to migrate into sealing engagement with the sealing member. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188063 | Attachment For A Conductorless Wetness Detector For An Absorbent Article - A wetness sensing system for use with an absorbent article includes a holding fixture adapted to be attached to the outer surface of the absorbent article by a consumer, the holding fixture including a first attachment arm having an article-facing side including a first attachment material affixed thereto, and a sensor band including a sensor and having an article-facing side including a second attachment material affixed thereto, wherein the second attachment material has an area and is in a proportion of the area to the weight of the system, and wherein the sensor band has a bending stiffness of less than 30 gf cm̂2/cm. The system also includes a signaling device coupled to the holding fixture and in electrical communication with the sensor, wherein the system is adapted to sense wetness within the article without the use of conductors within the absorbent article. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188064 | CATAMENIAL TAMPON - A catamenial tampon including a tampon body formed of a sponge adapted to be smoothly drawn out from the vaginal cavity. A catamenial tampon includes a tampon body and a withdrawal string. The tampon body is composed of an absorbent material formed of a liquid-absorptive sponge and a wrapping material formed of a liquid-permeable sheet material and adapted to wrap the absorbent material. The withdrawal string is attached to the wrapping material so as to extend in a direction in which the tampon body is drawn out. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188065 | CONTOURED ABSORBENT PAD - A contoured absorbent pad for a diaper comprising a liquid permeable inner layer, impermeable outer layer, and a moulded absorbent core. The inner and outer layers are adhered together with the moulded absorbent core located between the inner and outer layers. The absorbent core includes fibers and superabsorbent materials and is moulded in a shape that is contoured to complement the human anatomy in the area of the upper buttocks and lower back. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188066 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - A disposable wearing article includes an absorber having a crotch region. The central curving unit that allows the absorber to be convex in the inner direction is formed at a center in the widthwise direction of the crotch region. The first curving unit that allows the absorber to be convex in the outer direction is formed in the crotch region and outboard of the central curving unit. The second curving unit that allows the absorber to be convex in the inner direction is formed in the crotch region and outboard of the first curving unit. The concave unit is formed in the absorber to be concaved inwardly in the widthwise direction at the outside in the longitudinal direction relative to the first curving unit. The second curving unit is arranged outboard of an inside edge in the widthwise direction of the concave unit in the widthwise direction. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188067 | Prevention and Treatment of Groin Dermatitis Methods and Systems - A unique garment designed to aid healing of minor skin ailments such as diaper rash. A urine absorbent, air flow permeable undergarment ( | 2014-07-03 |
20140188068 | Absorbent Article Having Telescoping Waist - A disposable absorbent article comprising a chassis which includes a front region having two opposing longitudinal edges; a back region having two opposing longitudinal edges; a crotch region having two longitudinal edges wherein said crotch region is disposed between said front and back regions; and at least two side panels extending outwardly from the two opposing longitudinal edges of one or both of the front or back regions and interconnecting said front and the back regions to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings; wherein the article exhibits a pre-application side panel length, L | 2014-07-03 |
20140188069 | Preferential Bend Structure And Articles Containing Said Structure - A preferential bend structure may have a first face and an opposing second face. The preferential bend structure may comprise at least a base layer and an auxiliary layer, wherein a first deforming force applied to the first face results in a first deflection and a second deforming force applied to the second face results in a second deflection which is equal to the first deflection, and wherein the second deforming force is not equal to the first deforming force. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188070 | ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPATIBLE FOAM USED AS A HEMOSTATIC AGENT FOR COMPRESSIBLE AND NON-COMPRESSIBLE ACUTE WOUNDS - A sprayable polymeric foam hemostat for both compressible and non-compressible (intracavitary) acute wounds is disclosed. The foam comprises hydrophobically-modified polymers, such as hm-chitosan, or other amphiphilic polymers that anchor themselves within the membrane of cells in the vicinity of the wound. By rapidly expanding upon being released from a canister pressurized with liquefied gas propellant, the foam is able to enter injured body cavities and staunch bleeding. The seal created is strong enough to substantially prevent the loss of blood from these cavities. Hydrophobically-modified polymers inherently prevent microbial infections and are suitable for oxygen transfer required during normal wound metabolism. The amphiphilic polymers form solid gel networks with blood cells to create a physical clotting mechanism that prevent loss of blood. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188071 | Cold Plasma Electroporation of Medication and Associated Methods - A method and device to apply a cold plasma to a substance at a treatment surface of a patient to cause electroporation of the substance into cells of the patient. The substance can be previously applied to the treatment surface. Alternatively, the substance can be placed in a foam-like material within a tip that passes the cold plasma from the cold plasma device to the treatment area. The tip can be a cannula device with an aperture at the distal end. The cannula device can also have apertures along a portion of the length of the cannula device. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLOSED-LOOP PATIENT-ADAPTIVE HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - A system and method for patient-adaptive hemodynamic management is described. One embodiment includes a system for hemodynamic management including transfusion, volume resuscitation with intravenous fluids, and medications, utilizing monitored hemodynamic parameters including the described dynamic predictors of fluid responsiveness, and including an intelligent algorithm capable of adaptation of the function of the device to specific patients. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188073 | DOOR AND DOORSTOP FOR PORTABLE ONE USE DRUG DELIVERY APPARATUS - An aspect of some embodiments of the current application is a doorstop to a drug delivery apparatus that encourages a user of the apparatus to perform the proper usage steps in the proper order. For example, a user may be expected to receive an injector in a transport state, open it to an open state, insert a cartridge, and/or close the cartridge before operation. The doorstop may have an obstructing mode, optionally preventing closing of the door. The cartridge may optionally have a non-obstructing mode allowing closing of the door. Inserting the cartridge may optionally cause a doorstop to move from the obstructing mode to the non-obstructing mode. In the non-obstructing mode the doorstop may optionally prevent removal of the cartridge. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188074 | MEDICAL MARKING APPARATUS AND METHODS - The present invention provides the materials and methods related to marking the injection site on a patient's skin. Specifically, the present invention provides the materials and methods for applying a medical marking tattoo containing at least one injecting targeting site, injecting a medical substance into the area of the injection target site, and marking the injecting targeting site using a tattoo activation element. The present invention also provides the materials and methods for a medical marking apparatus that can be used to perform the methods of the present invention to mark the injection site on a patient's skin. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188075 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH CARTRIDGE SENSOR AND CARTRIDGE HOLDER DOOR SENSOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE DEVICE - A medicament delivery device is presented for the administration of one or more drug agents, wherein the device comprises a retainer for holding a medicament cartridge. The retainer is moveable between an open and closed position. A position sensor for generating a position output is indicative of whether the retainer is in the open or closed position. Further, a cartridge sensor generates a cartridge output indicative of whether the retainer is holding a medicament cartridge. A controller controls a predetermined operation of the device in dependence on the output of the position sensor and on the output of the cartridge sensor. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188076 | Syringe Pump, and Related Method and System - A method for discharging fluid from a syringe and for mitigating occlusion conditions includes actuating the plunger of a syringe into a barrel. The method monitors fluid pressure within the barrel of the syringe and determines that an occlusion exists when the fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold. The method actuates the plunger out of the barrel by a predetermined amount in response to the detected occlusion and actuates the plunger of the syringe into the barrel until a measured fluid pressure within the barrel of the syringe exceeds another predetermined threshold. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188077 | DEVICE FOR FACILITATING INTRAVENOUS NEEDLE INSERTION OR CANNULATION WITH VACUUM GENERATION MEANS AND TOURNIQUET FASTENER | 2014-07-03 |
20140188078 | CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A securement system ( | 2014-07-03 |
20140188079 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VISIBILITY AND ACCESS TO CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS DEVICES - A device for controlling visibility and access to central venous access devices is comprised of a two-sided body fitted around the torso of a patient. The device has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is fitted with a layer of absorbent, wicking material and further includes strips of anti-slip material to fix the device in place. A flexible window is positioned between two lumen retaining flaps and fixed between the interior and exterior surfaces. A pair of indentions is positioned above and below the window. A pair of locking closures is attached to the body over the indentions. The body includes a flexible closure including a resilient gauze section to provide flexibility and size adjustability. The window allows visual access to the intravenous site and prevents patient tampering. The intravenous lines are protected from breakage and tampering by the locking closures, indentions, and lumen retaining flaps. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188080 | NASOGASTRIC TUBE - A system comprising: a nasogastric tube comprising: (a) a main lumen having one or more proximal connectors for connecting to a source of substances or pressure; (b) at least four vacuum lumens peripherally surrounding said main lumen; and (c) at least four suction ports for sealingly drawing an inner wall of an esophagus thereagainst, each of said at least four suction ports associated with a different one of said at least four vacuum lumens, wherein said at least four suction ports are distributed between at least two different locations along a longitudinal axis of said nasogastric tube. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188081 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPE - A flexible tubular portion for an endoscope having a central axis includes a spiral tube, an outer layer covering the outside of the spiral tube, and an inhibiting portion. The spiral tube includes, along the longitudinal direction of the central axis, a closely wound portion to which an initial tension is applied, and sparsely wound portions provided on the distal side and the proximal side of the closely wound portion. The inhibiting portion inhibits the movement of at least a part of the sparsely wound portions relative to the outer layer in the longitudinal direction of the spiral tube. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188082 | COMPOSITE WIRES FOR USE IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A composite wire, such as a guide wire, may include a principal section with a relatively large outer diameter, as well as one or more reduced sections with smaller outer diameters. The relatively small outer diameter of each reduced section may be defined by an inner element of the composite wire, while the relatively large outer diameter of the principal section may be defined by one or more outer elements that reside on, and may surround, the inner element. The inner and outer elements may be formed from materials that impart the composite wire with one or more desired characteristics, such as a stiffness, hardness and flexibility. In specific embodiments, the inner element may comprise a standard, small diameter guide wire, while the outer element comprises a tube formed from polyether ether ketone (PEEK). Each outer element may be secured to the inner element at one or more locations. Differences in characteristics between locations where the outer element has been coupled to the inner element and locations where the outer element merely resides on the inner element may be used to tailor characteristics of the composite wire. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188083 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes a first wire disposed on the distal side, and a second wire disposed on the proximal side and made from a material having an elastic modulus larger than that of the first wire. The first wire and the second wire are joined to each other by welding. The second wire has, in the vicinity of the welded portion, a small cross-sectional area portion having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of a proximal end portion of the first wire. The outer diameter of the small cross-sectional area portion is gradually reduced in the direction toward the distal end. The first wire and the second wire may be welded to each other by a butt resistance welding process. Since the change in rigidity of the guide wire becomes smooth in the longitudinal direction, the operationality and kink resistance of the guide wire are improved. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188084 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes a first wire disposed on the distal side, and a second wire disposed on the proximal side and made from a material having an elastic modulus larger than that of the first wire. The first wire and the second wire are joined to each other by welding. The second wire has, in the vicinity of the welded portion, a small cross-sectional area portion having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of a proximal end portion of the first wire. The outer diameter of the small cross-sectional area portion is gradually reduced in the direction toward the distal end. The first wire may be made from a superelastic alloy, whereas the second wire may be made from a stainless steel. The first wire and the second wire may be welded to each other by a butt resistance welding process. Since the change in rigidity of the guide wire becomes smooth in the longitudinal direction, the operationality and kink resistance of the guide wire are improved. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188085 | Hemostatic Devices and Methods For Use Thereof - Materials and methods for reducing or preventing bleeding and associated side effects during and after percutaneous medical procedures. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188086 | CATHETER CONNECTOR - A catheter handle, including a housing, configured to be gripped by an operator of a catheter coupled to the housing during a medical procedure using the catheter, the housing being formed of a first polymer and having an aperture formed therein. The handle includes an insert, formed of a second polymer, and configured to be introduced into the aperture so as to mate therewith. The handle further includes a plurality of contacts, configured to be implanted into the insert in a preset spatial relationship. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188087 | Medical Connector With Spanning Arms - A connector for coupling to a base of medical device equipped with a circular hub having an annular recess. The connector includes a cap having a top surface, a bottom surface, a circumferential region defining a bottom plane and a periphery, and at least two arms substantially parallel to the bottom plane. Each arm spans at least two portions within the circumferential region to releasably engage the annular recess. At least one deflection member that is accessible from the top surface is positioned to deflect the arms. Pressing the connector onto the circular hub engages the arms with the annular recess so the connector can rotate completely about the circular hub. Pressing at least one deflection member to reversibly deflect at least one arm between its two portions of the circumferential region towards the periphery disengages the arm from the annular recess to decouple the connector. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188088 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector for use with one or more medical implements. In some embodiments, the connector minimizes or eliminates the retrograde flow of fluid into the connector from one end or port upon the disconnection of a medical implement from the other end or port. In some embodiments, the connector generates a positive flow of fluid out of the connector from one end or port when a medical implement is disconnected from the other end or port. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188089 | SINTERED POROUS POLYMERIC CAPS AND VENTS FOR COMPONENTS OF MEDICAL DEVICES - The present application provides a device and methods of making and using these devices. The devices comprise porous caps and porous vents made from sintered porous polymeric media comprising plastic particles, elastomeric particles or a combination thereof. These devices are used with medical devices or components thereof to provide ease of use, resistance to infection, sterilization and venting. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188090 | WOUND CARE ARTICLE - The invention concerns a wound care article, comprising at least one sheet-like layer, characterized in that the sheet-like layer has at least two wings and a central region, the wings being arranged around the central region and the wings being joined to each other via the central region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188091 | ACTUATING KNOB FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention relates to a surgical instrument comprising: —a distal tool ( | 2014-07-03 |
20140188092 | FOCUSED NEAR-INFRARED LASERS FOR NON-INVASIVE VASECTOMY AND OTHER THERMAL COAGULATION OR OCCLUSION PROCEDURES - Focused infrared light at wavelengths selected to target tissue below the skin may be used in a non-invasive procedure for vasectomies, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, or fungal nail infections. Infrared light from various sources selected for a particular application may be focused so that the cone of light has lower intensity on the skin/outer tissue and higher intensity at a desired depth to cause thermal coagulation or occlusion of the target tissue beneath the skin. Surface cooling techniques, such as cryogenic sprays or contact cooling may be used to protect the skin. More generally, the focused infrared light with or without surface cooling may be used in applications for thermally coagulating or occluding relatively shallow vessels while protecting or minimizing damage to outer layers of the tissue or skin. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188093 | Precise Targeting Of Surgical Photodisruption - Techniques, apparatus and systems for laser surgery including imaging-guided surgery techniques, apparatus and systems. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188094 | FOCUSED NEAR-INFRARED LASERS FOR NON-INVASIVE VARICOSE VEINS AND OTHER THERMAL COAGULATION OR OCCLUSION PROCEDURES - Focused infrared light may be used in a non-invasive varicose vein treatment procedure with infrared light from a plurality of laser diodes that are combined in a multiplexer and coupled to a multi-mode fiber coupled to another fiber or fiber bundle that delivers the light to a lens/mirror assembly for application in the non-invasive procedures. The wavelength of light may be selected near 980 nm, 1210 nm, or 1720 nm to achieve a desired penetration depth and/or for absorption in a particular tissue type or water. Wavelengths near approximately 1100 nm, 1310 nm or 1650 nm may be advantageous for non-invasive procedures through the skin. The light may be focused with lower intensity on the skin or outer tissue to reduce collateral damage and higher intensity at a desired depth to induce thermal coagulation or occlusion at depths of about 1-2 mm or more. Surface cooling techniques, such as cryogenic sprays or contact cooling may be provided. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188095 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR TISSUE DISSECTION AND MODIFICATION - Apparatus and systems for tissue dissection and modification are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and modification may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) through an incision in a patient's body. The TDM may comprise a modular tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy via thermochromic means to modify tissues. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to modify tissues. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to and/or during dissection of the tissue such that the tissue is separated while tissue is modified within the target region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188096 | SPLIT SURGICAL LASER FIBER - A surgical laser tool comprises an output member that includes an output laser fiber, a probe tip, and electrical contacts. The probe tip is attached to a distal end of the output laser fiber. Electromagnetic energy transmitted through the output laser fiber is discharged through the probe tip. The electrical contacts are supported at a proximal end of the output member. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188097 | Method and Apparatus for Dielectric Barrier Discharge Wand Cold Plasma Device - A cold plasma device having a broad surface of plasma generation allowing for the efficient treatment of larger areas with the benefit of being durable, portable and able to treat almost any anatomical structure. The cold plasma device has a constant radius surface, which creates a tangential surface with an infinite number of distances between the surface edge of the substrate under treatment and the device. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188098 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to ablation catheter systems configured, for example, to ablate tissue adjacent an ostium of the pulmonary vein in a left atria of a heart. In one embodiment, an ablation catheter system includes a handle and a catheter coupled to the handle defining a lumen extending through a length of the catheter, the catheter including a distal end thereof. The ablation catheter system may also include an electrode coupled to the handle with lines extending through the lumen of the catheter, the electrode being configured to be constrained adjacent the distal end of the catheter and configured to be deployed from the distal end of the catheter to an expanded configuration. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188099 | PATTERNED ELECTRODES FOR TISSUE TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Methods, apparatus, and systems for treating tissue located beneath a tissue surface with electromagnetic energy delivered from a treatment electrode. The treatment electrode may include a conductive layer and a plurality of openings extending through the conductive layer. The openings may vary in size or area across the conductive layer, and may vary progressively in size or area with location relative to the electrode perimeter. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188100 | REINFORCED HIGH STRENGTH MICROWAVE ANTENNA - High-strength microwave antenna assemblies and methods of use are described herein. The microwave antenna has a radiating portion connected by a feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Proximal and distal radiating portions of the antenna assembly are separated by a junction member. A reinforcing member is disposed within the junction member to increase structural rigidity. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188101 | Radio Frequency Generator and Method for a Cordless Medical Cauterization and Cutting Device - A circuit for generating a radio-frequency signal for a surgical device is disclosed. The circuit has a voltage regulator that supplies direct current (DC) voltage, a first MOSFET, a second MOSFET, and a MOSFET driver. The MOSFET driver receives the DC voltage supplied from the voltage regulator and has a local oscillator. The local oscillator switches the first MOSFET and the second MOSFET on and off at a frequency generated by the local oscillator. The circuit further includes a transformer connected to the first and second MOSFETs, having a center tap and a main voltage applied at the center tap, and providing an alternating current (AC) output. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188102 | Method for treating lower extremity varicose vein combined ultrasonic wave and microwave - The method for treating the lower extremity varicose vein combined ultrasonic wave and microwave of the present invention includes steps of firstly finding the diseased vein by the ultrasonic imaging equipment; and then directly effecting the microwave treatment catheter/needle on the diseased vein; by the concentric thermal coagulation release effect of the microwave to the tissue, instantly generating high temperature with the certain penetration range in a small range for tissue coagulation; and then gradually making the vascular fibrosis; finally making the completely atresia, thus achieving the therapeutic aim. The present invention uses the ultrasonic imaging microwave treatment technique to treat the lower extremity varicose vein disease, which accurately, firmly and thoroughly closes the varicose blood vessel, has the exact effect, small trauma and less pain to patients, less bleeding in surgery, quick recovery, simple operative procedure and no significant complication, is difficult to form the deep venous thrombosis. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188103 | Methods and Apparatus for Neuromodulation Utilizing Optical-Acoustic Sensors - A thermal neuromodulation apparatus, system, and methods for the ablative and non-ablative application of thermal energy to the nerves of a patient are disclosed. The thermal neuromodulation apparatus includes an elongated, hollow body configured to traverse the tortuous intravascular pathways of the renal vasculature and includes an expandable structure bearing electrodes and configured to selectively apply thermal energy via electric fields to the renal nerves through a vessel wall. The thermal neuromodulation apparatus may also include optical-acoustic sensors and an imaging apparatus to obtain data from the treatment area before, during, and after neuromodulation to monitor and/or control the neuromodulation process. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188104 | CATHETER WITH DIRECT COOLING ON NONABLATING ELEMENT - A catheter tip electrode has a tissue contacting surface which electrically conducts RF energy to the tissue and is more thermally conductive than adjacent non-electrically conductive coating or cover which prevents RF conduction to the tissue contacting that surface. The tip electrode has a shell with a nonablating hollow proximal neck portion and a distal ablating portion defining a fluid chamber, and a plug-like support member which is configured with a fluid channel on its outer surface so a fluid passage is provided between the member and the neck portion for convective or direct cooling of the nonablating neck portion and nonconductive tubing covering it. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188105 | BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - A bipolar electrosurgical device is disclosed. The bipolar electrosurgical device includes a handle having a shaft and a distal end. The handle can be coupled to a source of electrical energy and a fluid source. A U-shaped first electrode extends distally in a plane from a pair of openings on the distal end of the shaft. The first electrode is in electrical communication with one of an active pole or a return pole of the source of electrical energy. A longitudinal second electrode extends distally from a middle opening on the distal end of the shaft. The second electrode is coplanar to the first electrode and electrically isolated from the first electrode. The second electrode is in electrical communication with the other of the active pole or the return pole of the source of electrical energy. The second electrode forms a lumen configured to be in fluid communication with the fluid source and a fluid opening for dispersing fluid. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188106 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SHAPING THERAPY IN FLUID ENHANCED ABLATION - Devices and methods for shaping an ablation treatment volume formed in fluid enhanced ablation therapy are provided. The devices and methods disclosed herein utilize the interaction of fluids to create ablation treatment volumes having a variety of shapes. In one embodiment, a method for forming an ablation treatment volume having a desired shape includes delivering therapeutic energy to tissue to form an ablation treatment volume and simultaneously delivering a first fluid and a second fluid to the tissue. The first and second fluids can convect the therapeutic energy in a desired direction such that the ablation treatment volume has a desired shape. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188107 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TISSUE DISSECTION AND MODIFICATION - Methods and systems for tissue dissection and modification are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and modification may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) through an incision in a patient's body. The TDM may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy to modify tissues. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to modify tissues. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to and/or during dissection of the tissue such that the tissue is separated while tissue is modified within the target region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188108 | Energy Assisted Tissue Piercing Device and Method of Use Thereof - An energy assisted tissue piercing device that enables a tissue piercing wire to puncture heart tissue percutaneouly. The energy assisted tissue piercing device includes an outer delivery catheter, an inner tissue piercing wire, and an energy source. The inner tissue piercing wire is disposed longitudinally through the lumen of the outer delivery catheter during delivery. The inner needle has a flexible portion that allows the wire to bend when it is free from the constraint of the outer delivery catheter. The inner tissue piercing wire is conductive and connected to an energy source and the piercing of the heart tissue is done with the aid of the energy from the energy source. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188109 | BIPOLAR SPHINCTEROTOME - A bipolar sphincterotome may include an elongate tubular member, a cutting wire, and a return path. The return path may include a conductive ink portion disposed on an outer surface at a distal portion of the tubular member. The return path may also include a return wire disposed within the tubular member that is electrically coupled to the conductive ink portion. In some example embodiments, the return wire may be disposed within a lumen configured to have two or more functions, one of which being to house the return wire. Additionally, in some example embodiments, the conductive ink portion may be circumferentially disposed on the outer surface to provide visual access to a wire guide lumen. Also, for some example embodiments, the bipolar sphincterotome may include two electrically isolated return paths. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188110 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE DISSECTION AND MODIFICATION - Apparatus, systems, and methods for tissue dissection and modification are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and modification may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) through an incision in a patient's body. The TDM may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy to modify tissues. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to modify tissues. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to and/or during dissection of the tissue such that the tissue is separated while tissue is modified within the target region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188111 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR TISSUE DISSECTION AND MODIFICATION - Methods, apparatus and systems for tissue dissection and modification are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and modification may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) through an incision in a patient's body. The TDM may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy to modify tissues. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to modify tissues. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to and/or during dissection of the tissue such that the tissue is separated while tissue is modified within the target region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188112 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OMENTAL TISSUE - The invention relates to a method of treating obesity, insulin resistance and co-morbidities of these conditions by removing tissue from the abdomen. More specifically, it relates to a method of removing abdominal fat and omentum to which the fat is attached, in order to improve health. The invention includes a device for safely removing this tissue material | 2014-07-03 |
20140188113 | SURGICAL NAIL - A surgical nail for treating a fractured bone includes a nail body extending along a longitudinal axis from a trailing end to a leading end and including a trailing end locking aperture extending transversely through a trailing end portion thereof and a leading end locking aperture extending transversely through a leading end portion thereof; a trailing end connecting element located at the trailing end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a trailing end aiming guide; and a leading end connecting element at the leading end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a leading end aiming guide. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188114 | PERIPROSTHETIC FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS - The present invention provides for a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Use of pre-engineered fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions. Such targeting devices are required in specific circumstances as the prosthetics may prevent x-ray imaging and consequently free hand alignment. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188115 | MINIMALLY-INVASIVE DEVICE, KIT, AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING BONE GRAFT - A minimally-invasive bone graft harvesting device, kit, and method are provided. The device includes a hollow cutting element and an extraction element. The hollow cutting element may define a longitudinal axis and includes a distal end, a proximal end adapted to be coupled to a powered or manual-operated rotary tool, and an inner lumen extending longitudinally between the distal and proximal ends. The hollow cutting element may also include one or more blades protruding from an outer surface of the cutting element. Each blade may be arranged adjacent to an opening extending between the outer surface and the inner lumen to allow cancellous bone material cut by each blade during use to pass through the opening into the inner lumen. The extraction element may be removably received within the inner lumen of the hollow cutting element to allow withdrawal of the bone material in the inner lumen. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188116 | MEDICAL REAMERS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A cutting tool is provided with a cutting surface on a first side of the cutting tool and an attachment member on a second side of the cutting tool. The cutting surface can have cutting edges with characteristics that vary along the cutting tool. Novel methods of manufacturing such cutting tools are also provided. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188117 | Shielded Capacitor Sensor System For Medical Applications And Method - A measurement system for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement system comprises a capacitor, a signal generator, a digital counter, counter register, a digital clock, a digital timer, and a data register. The sensor of the measurement system is the capacitor. The measurement system generates a repeating signal having a measurement cycle that corresponds to the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor comprises more than one capacitor mechanically in series. Electrically, the capacitor comprises more than one capacitor in parallel. In one embodiment, the capacitor includes a dielectric layer comprising polyimide. A force, pressure, or load is applied to the capacitor that elastically compresses the device. The capacitor is shielded from parasitic coupling and parasitic capacitance. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188118 | Instruments for minimally invasive surgery total knee arthroplasty - An anti-backout stylus comprising a stylus and a locking stylus holder. The locking stylus holder engages the stylus at a series of discrete positions during insertion of the stylus into the holder. The locking stylus holder prevents inadvertent backing out of the stylus by preventing the stylus from being withdrawn to a previous one of the discrete positions. The locking stylus holder can preferably be selectively disengaged from the stylus to allow for selective withdrawal of the stylus. Each engagement of one of the discrete positions by the locking stylus holder preferably indicates a femoral size. The discrete positions are preferably defined by detents formed on the stylus and a stop member on the locking stylus holder. The locking stylus holder can be provided on an anterior rough cut guide, with the anterior rough cut guide preferably mountable on an intramedullary rod. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188119 | Patient-Specific Convertible Guides - A method of intraoperatively selecting between a partial knee arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty includes mounting a patient-specific three-dimensional surface of a convertible patient-specific guide in a unique position mating to a corresponding surface of a distal femoral bone. The convertible patient-specific guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion a patellofemoral guide. One of a total knee arthroplasty and a partial knee arthroplasty is selected intraoperatively. If total knee arthroplasty is selected, first and second covers are removed from corresponding first and second distal guiding bore. First and second distal pins through the first and second distal guiding bores are registered on the bone. If partial knee arthroplasty is selected, the anterior portion is severed and removed along a frangible groove and the distal portion is used as a patellofemoral guide. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188120 | Device For Injecting Bone Cement - In a device for injecting bone cement, the discharge direction of the bone cement after insertion of the cannula should be controllable in a certain region. This is made possible through a radial exit aperture ( | 2014-07-03 |
20140188121 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS - The present application provides an apparatus and method for determining a position of a joint prosthesis using a computer assisted orthopedic surgery system in support of an arthroplasty surgery. The apparatus and method includes attaching a first locatable element to a first bone on one side of a joint, providing a sensor having a second locatable element and moving the sensor in proximity of the joint to locate a plurality of positions of the sensor relative to the first locatable element using a tracking device. The apparatus and method further includes selecting a generic model of a joint, determining the generic model in response to the plurality of positions located using the tracking device to generate a deformed model determining a position for a joint prosthesis on the deformed model, and outputting on a display the determined position upon the deformed model. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188122 | INTRAOCULAR LENS INSERTION DEVICE - A cartridge for an intraocular lens insertion device is disclosed. An example cartridge may include an intraocular lens insertion cartridge body having a distal end and a proximal end and configured to receive an intraocular lens for insertion into a patient's eye through an incision; the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body having an inner surface comprising at least one polymeric material having a hardness greater than about 50D and an elongation at break greater than about 150%; the inner surface of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body defining an at least partially tapering insertion pathway disposed within the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the intraocular lens insertion cartridge body. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188123 | BACK LOADED IOL INSERTION CARTRIDGE - A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188124 | MULTIPLE LOOP SNARE - A snare device comprising multiple loops is described. The loops may be configured having various sizes or shapes and may be configured for use within a single outer sheath. Each loop provided in connection with a single snare device may have a different size, shape, disposition, or orientation than other loops associated with the same snare device. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188125 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR VALVE REMOVAL - Devices, systems, and methods for valve removal. In an embodiment of an umbrella device for removing a valve of the present disclosure, the umbrella device comprises an elongated shaft having a distal end, a first umbrella comprising a first mesh, the first umbrella coupled to the shaft at or near the distal end of the shaft, a second umbrella comprising a second mesh, the second umbrella coupled to the shaft proximal to the first umbrella, and a mechanical drill rotatably coupled to the shaft and positioned between the first umbrella and the second umbrella. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188126 | DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING ELEMENTS FROM CAVITIES, WHICH USES A BAG FOR EXTRACTION AND AN APPLICATOR - A device to extract elements contained in cavities that uses a bag for their extraction that folds onto itself and an applier provided with an air chamber, which bag has pockets into which tentacles of the applier are introduced; and that is provided with means to pull from same; an applier that is comprised by a first piece called outer tube, that is hollow and of rigid material which, at its distal end, turns into at least two tentacles that allow its radial flexibility, and in its proximal end, means are provided to fix the second piece, called inner tube, which is a hollow tube, open at its ends, that slides into the body of the outer tube and that provides a funnel at its distal end. The device may have grade scale either on the tentacles, the inner tube as well as on the bag. Additionally, this provides two rings used as reference, on each of the folds of the bag. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188127 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A vessel-occluding medical device for the use in diagnosis and/or treatment of cardiovascular disease in the human body includes an outer tube, an inner tube slidably housed within the outer tube, and a tubular sleeve comprising a generally U-shaped, direction reversing region, which moves along the length of the tubular sleeve, to assume radially contracted and radially expanded state as the inner and outer tubes move between the first and second positions. When the tubular sleeve is in the radially expanded state, the inner portion of the tubular sleeve has a funnel-shaped surface and a longitudinally-extending opening to permit material to pass therethrough for receipt of material into the inner tube. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188128 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE DISSECTION AND MODIFICATION - Systems, apparatus and methods for tissue dissection and modification are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and modification may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) through an incision in a patient's body. The TDM may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy to modify tissues. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to modify tissues. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to and/or during dissection of the tissue such that the tissue is separated while tissue is modified within the target region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188129 | MOTORIZED JOINT POSITIONER - A motorized joint positioner includes a first robotic arm coupled to a first holder and a second robotic arm coupled to a second holder. At least one of the first and second robotic arms includes an actuator controllable to position the corresponding first or second holder. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188130 | PIVOT POINT ARM FOR A ROBOTIC SYSTEM USED TO PERFORM A SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A pivot port that can provide a pivot point for a surgical instrument. The pivot port may be held in a stationary position by a support arm assembly that is attached to a table. The pivot port may include either an adapter or a ball joint that can support the surgical instrument. The pivot port allows the instrument to pivot relative to a patient. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188131 | TOOL MEMORY-BASED SOFTWARE UPGRADES FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY - Robotic devices, systems, and methods for use in robotic surgery and other robotic applications, and/or medical instrument devices, systems, and methods includes both a reusable processor and a limited-use robotic tool or medical treatment probe. A memory the limited-use component includes machine readable code with data and/or programming instructions to be implemented by the processor. Programming of the processor can be updated by shipping of new data once downloaded by the processor from a component, subsequent components can take advantage of the updated processor without repeated downloading. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188132 | SYSTEM FOR IMAGE-BASED ROBOTIC SURGERY - A robotic surgery system having a mobile base and a first moveable support structure coupled between the mobile base and a first element of a fluoroscopic imaging system. The first element is a source element or a detector element, and a second element of the imaging system is a source element or a detector element. The second element is configured to be repositionable relative to patient tissue disposed between the first and second elements. The system further includes a coupling member configured to fixedly couple the first element to the second element, and a surgical instrument for conducting a procedure on the patient tissue. The system further includes a second moveable support structure coupled between the coupling member and the surgical instrument. The second moveable support structure includes one or more actuators which may be controlled to electromechanically characterize movement of the surgical instrument relative to the coupling member. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188133 | Iconic Representations for Guidance of an Indwelling Medical Device - An integrated catheter placement system for accurately placing a catheter within a patient's vasculature is disclosed. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises a system console, a tip location sensor for temporary placement on the patient's chest, and an ultrasound probe. The tip location sensor senses a magnetic field of a stylet disposed in a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is disposed in the vasculature. The ultrasound probe ultrasonically images a portion of the vasculature prior to introduction of the catheter. ECG signal-based catheter tip guidance is included in the integrated system to enable guidance of the catheter tip to a desired position with respect to a node of the patient's heart. Iconic representations for depiction on the display of the system and relating to positional and other characteristics of the catheter or medical device are also disclosed. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188134 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE, METHOD OF PLANNING BONE REMOVAL FOR IMPLANTATION OF PROSTHETIC DEVICE, AND ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A robotic system for preparing a bone to receive a prosthetic device. The robotic system includes a controllable guide structure configured to guide cutting of the bone into a shape for receiving the prosthetic device, and a computer readable medium for storing data representative of the prosthetic device. The prosthetic device includes a body portion having an implantation surface configured to face the bone upon implantation and at least one feature that provides a constraint structure that will constrain the prosthetic device in the bone. The robotic system includes a control system for controlling the guide structure, and is configured to define at least one bone-cutting pattern for (i) removing a first portion of bone in a first area sufficient to seat the body portion and (ii) at least one of removing and maintaining a second portion of bone in a second area configured to interact with the constraint structure. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188135 | Bio-Absorbable Micro-Clip And Applicator For Minimal Access Wound Closure - The present disclosure includes a bio-absorbable wound closure clip for wound closure without crushing of the tissue being closed. The bio-absorbable wound closure clip can be used in minimal access surgery as well as on tissue, such as mucosal tissue, where tactile feedback is reduced. Representative surgical instruments for applying the bio-absorbable wound closure clip and methods of using the same are also provided herein. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188136 | METHODS FOR PASSING MULTIPLE SUTURES THROUGH TISSUE - Methods for passing multiple sutures through tissue are provided herein. In particular, the methods described herein allow multiple sutures to be passed through tissue without removing a suture passing instrument from a patient's body. In one embodiment, a method for passing a suture through tissue is provided that includes loading first and second suture limbs into a suture passing instrument, positioning the instrument within a patient's body, actuating the instrument to pass a portion of the first suture limb through the tissue, pulling the first suture limb through the tissue, pulling the second suture limb to reload the suture passing instrument without removing the instrument from the patient's body, actuating the instrument a second time to pass a portion of the second suture limb through the tissue, and pulling the second suture limb through the tissue. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188137 | SUTURE PASSER WITH EXPELLING MECHANISM - A suture passing mechanism is disclosed having an elongated delivery member and a suture capture fitting at a distal end of the delivery member. The suture capture fitting includes a recess for receiving a length of suture. The recess is bounded by a proximal wall and a lateral opening leads therein. An expeller at the recess is adapted to expel suture out of the recess through the lateral opening. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188138 | SURGICAL SUTURE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A medical instrument, such as a surgical device for manipulating and placing a tissue suture and methods of using the same is disclosed. The device comprises a handle, a hollow shaft removably coupled to the handle assembly and a stylet extending within the hollow shaft and longitudinally slideable therein. Preferably, the stylet is not rotationally moveable relative to the shaft. The stylet may be moved between a first position wherein a grasping member formed on the stylet is retracted into a distal end portion of the shaft and a second position wherein the grasping member extends distally beyond the distal end portion of the shaft. Distal movement of an actuation member on the handle correspondingly moves the stylet to the extended position and movement of the actuation member to a proximal position on the handle correspondingly moves the stylet to the retracted position. Lateral movement of the actuation member on the handle does not impart rotational movement of the stylet relative to the shaft. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188139 | OSTEOTOMY GUIDE AND METHOD - Improved surgical instruments are provided including improved suture passers, improved drill guides for forming holes in bones adjacent a joint at locations referenced to the joint anatomy, and improved osteotomy guides. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188140 | TERMINATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Devices and methods for locking and/or cutting tethers during a tissue modification procedure are described. In some variations, a tether may be used to tighten tissue by bringing two pieces or sections of the tissue together. The tether, which may be under tension, may be locked to maintain the tension, and excess tether may be severed, using one or more of the devices and/or methods. The devices and/or methods may be used, for example, in minimally invasive procedures. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188141 | Device and Method for the Application of a Curable Fluid Composition to a Portion of a Bodily Organ - Disclosed are devices and methods suitable for application of a curable fluid composition to a bodily organ, such as to a lower portion of a bodily organ. The device comprises a monolithic piece of material having a lower surface, two spaced-apart sides, and two spaced-apart walls connecting the two spaced-apart sides. A receptacle for containing the curable fluid composition is defined by the lower surface, the two sides, and the two walls. At least a portion of the height of the two walls is less than the height of at least a portion of the two sides. The device is deployable underneath the bodily organ such that a lower portion of the bodily organ is supported by at least a portion of each of the two walls. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188142 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPIC COLECTOMY - Apparatus and methods for endoscopic colectomy are described herein. A colectomy device having a first and a second tissue approximation device is mounted on a colonoscope separated from one another. During deployment of the colectomy device, a diseased portion of the colon is positioned inbetween the tissue approximation devices. The tissue approximation devices are radially expanded such that they contact and grasp the colon wall at two sites adjacent to the diseased portion of the colon. The diseased portion is separated from the omentum and is transected using a laparoscope or is drawn into the colonoscope for later removal. The tissue approximation devices are then urged towards one another over the colonoscope to approximate the two free edges of the colon into contact together where they are fastened to one another using the tissue approximation device as a surgical stapler to create an end-to-end anastomosis. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188143 | METHODS FOR RESTORING BLOOD FLOW WITHIN BLOCKED VASCULATURE - The devices and methods described herein relate to clearing of blockages within body lumens, such as the vasculature, by addressing the frictional resistance on the obstruction prior to attempting to translate and/or mobilize the obstruction within the body lumen. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188144 | ULTRASONIC OSCILLATION PROBE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ULTRASONIC OSCILLATION PROBE, AND ULTRASONIC TREATMENT APPARATUS - This ultrasonic oscillation probe is an ultrasonic oscillation probe for transmitting ultrasonic vibration. A first region where the crystal grain size is relatively small and a second region where the crystal grain size is relatively large are respectively formed in at least one place. A method for manufacturing an ultrasonic oscillation probe respectively forms a first region where the crystal grain size is relatively small and a second region where the crystal grain size is relatively large in at least one place and heats a portion of the ultrasonic oscillation probe to a grain coarsening temperature or higher of a material that forms the ultrasonic oscillation probe, to form the second region. | 2014-07-03 |
20140188145 | SYSTEM FOR NONINVASIVE SKIN TIGHTENING - A method and system for noninvasive face lifts and deep tissue tightening are disclosed. An exemplary method and treatment system are configured for the imaging, monitoring, and thermal injury to treat the SMAS region. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the exemplary method and system are configured for treating the SMAS region by first, imaging of the region of interest for localization of the treatment area and surrounding structures, second, delivery of ultrasound energy at a depth, distribution, timing, and energy level to achieve the desired therapeutic effect, and third to monitor the treatment area before, during, and after therapy to plan and assess the results and/or provide feedback. | 2014-07-03 |