28th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120179084 | Graduated Compression Device Having Separate Body and Bands - A compression garment, having: (a) a body portion dimensioned to be wrapped around a body limb, the body portion having a top edge, a bottom edge and a pair of opposite side edges; and (b) a plurality of bands, wherein the bands are each attachable onto the body portion at a plurality of different locations, and wherein the bands wrap around part of the body portion when the body portion is wrapped around the body limb to apply compression force to the body limb. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179085 | Device and Process for Creation of Active Antimicrobial Iodine from Inactive Iodine - A device and process that creates active molecular iodine on a swab. The device has two chambers sealed from one-another. One of the chambers contains a swab. Each chamber contains a different reagent such that when the device is broken or crushed to activate it, the contents of both chambers mix on the swab. The reagents are such that, when mixed, they produce molecular iodine on the swab which acts as a topical antiseptic. The reagents can be an iodide in one chamber and an iodate in the second chamber with a buffer. Alternatively one of the chambers can contain dry molecular iodine in contact with the swab. Finally, one of the chambers can contain molecular iodine in a solution of ethanol, while the other can contain a aqueous solution of a buffer to maintain a proper pH. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179086 | ANCHORS WITH OPEN HEADS - An implant ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179087 | Glaucoma Treatment Method - An ocular implant adapted to reside at least partially in a portion of Schlemm's canal of an eye. In some embodiments the implant has a body extending in a curved volume whose longitudinal axis forms an arc of a circle, and a plurality of open areas and strut areas formed in the body, the open areas extending over more than 50% of a surface defining the curved volume, the strut areas surrounding the open areas, the body having a diameter of between 0.005 inches and 0.04 inches. The invention also provides a method of treating glaucoma including the steps of supporting tissue forming Schlemm's canal in an eye with an implant extending at least partially in the canal along an axial length within the canal; and contacting with the implant less than 50% of the tissue forming the canal along the axial length. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179088 | WOUND PENETRATING HEMOSTATIC DEVICE IMPREGNATED WITH COAGULANT, ANTIBIOTIC AND/OR ANESTHETIC - A tampon assembly used for penetration injuries to provide hemostasis and simultaneous broad spectrum antibiotic/anesthetic application. The tampon includes a helically-wound absorbent member impregnated with coagulant, covered with biodegradable or plastic accordion-pleated sheath including a bioluminescent tape outer marker. A measured dose of antibiotic/anesthetic suspension is sealed within the confines of an outer sheath configured as a perforated petal-shaped tip enabling wound insertion followed by through passage of the contained wound packing and treatment liquids/emulsions. A radio opaque cotton withdrawal string attaches to the absorbent member at the end facing the wound opening. An insertion shaft is used for tampon deposition within the wound. Manual pressure on the shaft causes seal rupture and expulsion of wound packing and treatment through the ruptured tip of the sheath. The tampon device may be sized to conform to various injuries, and used intra-operatively during surgery. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179089 | SUBSTITUTED BIPYRIDINES FOR USE IN ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES - Optionally substituted bipyridine compounds, optionally substituted phenylbipyridine compounds, or optionally substituted bis-phenylbipyridine compounds may be useful in light-emitting devices. Some examples include, but are not limited to, optionally substituted 4-(5-(6-(4-(diphenylamino)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-N,N-diphenylbenzenamine, optionally substituted 9-(4-(5-(6-(4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-9H-carbazole, optionally substituted 4-(5-(6-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-N,N-diphenylbenzenamine, optionally substituted 4-(5-(6-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-N,N-diphenylbenzenamine, optionally substituted N,N-diphenyl-4-(5-(6-(1-phenyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)benzenamine, optionally substituted 4-(5-(6-(4-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)phenyl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)-N,N-diphenylbenzenamine, optionally substituted 2-(5-(6-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)benzo[d]thiazole, optionally substituted 2-(5-(6-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)benzo[d]oxazole, optionally substituted 9-(4-(5-(6-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-9H-carbazole, optionally substituted 9-(4-(5-(6-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyridin-2-yl)phenyl)-9H-carbazole, optionally substituted 9-(4-(6′-(1-phenyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-3,3′-bipyridin-6-yl)phenyl)-9H-carbazole, and 6,6′-bis(9-phenyl-9H-carbazol-3-yl)-3,3′-bipyridine. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179090 | TRANSMUCOSAL DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein is a transmucosal delivery device and their use for delivering bioactive agents across a mucosal membrane. The delivery devices contain a pharmaceutically acceptable oxidizing and agents that facilitates the delivery of the blood stream across the mucosal membrane. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179091 | GELS WITH PREDETERMINED CONDUCTIVITY USED IN ELECTROPORATION OF TISSUE - Gel compositions with adjusted conductivity are disclosed which compositions are used for directing reversible electroporation and irreversible electroporation of cells and tissue. The gel compositions are also used in a similar manner in order to carry out thermotherapy on cells and tissues. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179092 | Snake Venom Evacuation and Medication Injection Device - A device for treating a snake bite wound that utilizes a hypodermic tube with a curvature that is similar to a typical snake fang whereby the hypodermic tube on one end comprises a smooth bulbous tip with at least one opening and a vacuum source is attached to the other end of the hypodermic tube. The tip is inserted into a snake bite wound, and due to the curved shape of the hypodermic tube, the tip and the tube then follow the curved shape of the snake bite wound without damaging any of the tissue surrounding the snake bite canal. The vacuum source then extracts any venom that is present from the wound. The device also enables medicine to be injected into the wounded area to treat the wound. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179093 | 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. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179094 | MEDICAMENT CONTAINER - The invention relates to a medicament container, comprising a cavity at least partially defined by a container wall comprising a soft, flexible inner layer consisting of a soft material and a rigid outer layer consisting of a rigid material, wherein the layers are arranged as a one-piece part by two component injection moulding. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179095 | Diluent/Medication Mixing Syringe Assembly - A diluent/medication mixing syringe assembly is described which includes a cannula which extends through a syringe plunger assembly into a reservoir of the syringe assembly. The cannula facilitates injection of a diluent, medication or other fluid into the fluid reservoir of the syringe assembly immediately prior to use for mixing with a medication in the reservoir. In one embodiment, a mixing element is secured to a distal end of the cannula within the reservoir to improve mixing efficiency. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179096 | Locking Syringe System - The invention provides methods and apparatus for reconstituting fluids and substances and injecting the reconstituted materials. Apparatus may include an injection needle having a hub, a draw-up needle having a hub, and a safety cap for engagement with a syringe barrel or reservoir for transfer and/or reconstitution and injection of fluids. The apparatus includes engagement means for securely engaging the hubs of the needles and/or cap to minimise inadvertent pricks with either of the needles during the filling of a syringe with reconstituted materials and injecting the materials. Preferably the engagement means incorporates a channel on one hub and a protrusion on the other hub. The system may incorporate a second bore for quick draw-up of materials and fluids for injection. Preferably, the apparatus comprises of polymeric materials which can be injection moulded. The invention includes methods for drawing-up and reconstituting fluids for injection. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179097 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN ADJUSTABLE STIFFNESS CATHETER - Apparatus and methods for an endovascular catheter that can be inserted within tortuous body anatomies and then selectively stiffened and fixed in place. In a particular embodiment, this stiffness is reversible. The stiffness or a comparable mechanical characteristic of the catheter assembly may be adjusted to a relatively low value during insertion (so that it easily navigates a guide wire or the like), and then subsequently adjusted to a relatively high value in situ to keep the catheter assembly substantially fixed in place (i.e., during delivery of an interventional device). | 2012-07-12 |
20120179098 | MEDICINAL BIOSECURITY AUTO DISPOSABLE SYRINGE - The present invention relates to a security syringe comprising a hollow cylinder ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179099 | Device and Method for the Reduction of Pain Associated With Needle Sticks - A device that is used to reduce the pain of a needle stick to a person, the device having a casing containing a vibratory device and a temperature reducing device, and a method for using the device to reduce the pain of a needle stick by applying both thermal and vibration analgesia to a subject during a needle stick. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179100 | INTRADERMAL INJECTOR - An injection device that comprises a chamber configured for containing a substance to be injected and a needle operatively associated with the chamber and having a length sufficient to deliver the substance to an intradermal injection site. A collar surrounds the needle, defining a collar cavity. The collar also has a peripheral forward skin-contacting surface that surrounds and is radially spaced from the needle and injection site by an area that is sufficiently large to allow a patient's skin to move into the collar cavity to properly position the needle for intradermal delivery of the substance to the injection site to allow spread of the injected substance under the skin while inhibiting or preventing backpressure within the skin from forcing the substance out through the injection site. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179101 | Infusion Pump System with Contamination-Resistant Features - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include a construction that is resistant to external contaminants, such as precipitation, water splashes, sweat and the like. In particular embodiments, the infusion pump system can include a pump device that is removably attached to a controller device to provide an electrical connection therebetween. In such circumstances, the infusion pump system can be assembled as a sealed construction that protects the electrical connection between the pump device and the removable controller device. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179102 | Shielding Dilator for Use with a Catheter - A dilator system for insertion of a catheter or other elongate device into a body of a patient includes a catheter having a lumen that initially defines a first inner diameter. The catheter includes a swellable material that swells after insertion into the body. A dilator includes an elongate body that is initially disposed in the catheter lumen and a tapered head extending from a distal end of the catheter lumen. The dilator head defines an outer diameter that is larger than the first inner diameter of the catheter lumen. After insertion of the dilator head and a distal portion of the catheter into the body, the catheter swells such that the lumen defines a second inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of the dilator head. This enables the dilator to be proximally removed from the body via the catheter lumen defining the second diameter. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179103 | MULTI-LUMEN CATHETER WITH INCREASED FLOW AREA - In at least one embodiment, a catheter for insertion into a patient for providing treatment is provided. The catheter comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal portion extending to a distal portion. The proximal portion has a plurality of first lumens formed therethrough and at least one septum separating the first lumens in non-coaxial relationship with each other. The first lumens each have an associated flow area for providing the treatment through the proximal portion. The distal portion has a second lumen in fluid communication with the first lumens. The septum terminates distally in the proximal portion to merge the first lumens with the second lumen. The second lumen has a second flow area that is greater than any one of the associated flow areas of the first lumens for providing the treatment to the patient. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179104 | CATHETER INSERTION DEVICE - Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179105 | Self-Aligning Abutment - A catheter system includes a flexible abutment at its distal end. Functionally, the abutment serves to stabilize and align (orient) the distal portion of the catheter as its distal tip is advanced into contact with a tissue surface. Structurally, the flexible abutment is an arrangement of wires that creates a hollow conical shaped frame having two open ends. One end is affixed to the distal end of the catheter. And, the other is presented as a plurality of separated end points that collectively define an annulus at a distal distance from the catheter's tip. For its operation, the flexible abutment is moved from a folded (tube-shaped) configuration, for travel through the vasculature of a patient, to a flared configuration with end points on the frame extended outwardly from the catheter axis, for contact with the tissue surface. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179106 | SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION DEVICE AND DEVICE FOR INSERTION OF A CANNULA OF AN INFUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An infusion device including a site and a set for delivery of a substance to a patient. The site can include a cannula that is introduced into a subcutaneous layer of skin of the patient. The set can be coupled to the site by placing the set over the site and moving the set from an unlocked to a locked position. The set can be oriented at multiple rotational orientations with respect to the site, and can be coupled and uncoupled with the site multiple times. Also included is a device for inserting a subcutaneous infusion device into a subcutaneous layer of skin of a patient. Some devices automatically retract a needle used to introduce the cannula. Upon full introduction of the needle and associated cannula of the subcutaneous infusion device into a subcutaneous layer of skin of a patient, the device can move the needle into a retracted state. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179107 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A process for producing medical instruments ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179108 | LUER CONNECTOR - The invention relates to a drug delivery device comprising a container for a product, said container comprising a distal tip having a longitudinal axis A and a channel providing a passageway for the transfer of said product, the outer surface of said distal tip comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion linked to each other by a coupling portion, said proximal portion, distal portion and coupling portion being aligned on said longitudinal axis A, wherein the greatest external diameter of said coupling portion is greater than the greatest external diameter of said distal portion on a length L measured along said longitudinal axis A at least equal to 1 mm. The invention also relates to an assembly comprising such a drug delivery device and an adaptor. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179109 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A double-ended needle assembly includes: a double-ended needle having a tip-end and base-end needle tips; a support member attached to the syringe, has a needle insertion section allowing the base-end needle tip to be inserted, and supports the needle so it can move along axially; and a cover member secured relative to the needle, covers the tip-end needle tip, and moves the needle. In the initial state, the tip-end needle tip is covered by the cover member and the base-end needle tip is not inserted into the needle insertion section. When the state is shifted from the initial state to a state in which the cover member moves in the base end direction with the needle, the base-end needle tip is inserted into the needle insertion section. The secured state of the cover member relative to the needle is then released, and the cover member can separate from the needle. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179110 | NEEDLE PROTECTION DEVICE COMPRISING A DISTAL PROTECTION ELEMENT AND A PROXIMAL PROTECTION ELEMENT - A needle protection device detachably fixed to an injection appliance includes a needle, a needle holder from which a needle injection section of the needle projects distally and a needle connection section of the needle projects proximally, a distal needle protection element connected to the needle holder movable in the distal direction from a release position to a protection position and arranged behind the needle injection section in the release position and overlapping the needle injection section and distal end of the injection needle in the protection position, a proximal needle protection element connected to the needle holder movable from a release position and arranged behind the needle connection section into a protection position and overlapping the needle connection section and proximal end of the injection needle, and a blocking device which blocks movement of the proximal needle protection element from the protection position into the release position. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179111 | ELONGATE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH REMOVABLE CORE GUIDE WIRE EXTENDERS, GUIDE WIRE EXTENDERS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A guide wire extender includes a coupling element for coupling to a proximal portion of a guide wire. Such a configuration enables the introduction of elongate medical instruments that lack rapid exchange features to be introduced into the body of a subject over short, rapid exchange-length guide wires. Assemblies that include a guide wire extender within an elongate medical device are also disclosed. Such an assembly may include a configuration that enables a single user to effectively lengthen a guide wire and introduce the elongate medical instrument into a subject's body without significant risk of contaminating the elongate medical instrument. Systems that include a guide wire extender and an elongate medical instrument are also disclosed, as are methods of using the guide wire extender to introduce an elongate medical instrument into the body of a subject. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179112 | Medicament Delivery Devices - A medicament delivery device ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179113 | SYRINGE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEDICATION SYRINGE DEVICE - To make it possible to integrally form a needle tube and a needle hub by reliably holding and fixing the needle tube with a chuck member and then performing insert molding, a device has a needle tube having a needle tip capable of puncturing a living body; and a needle hub that is adapted to hold the needle tube in a state where the needle tip of the needle tube is protruded and that is formed with a retention hole into which a chuck member is inserted, the chuck member being adapted to hold and fix the circumferential surface of the needle tube when performing insert molding. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179114 | SYRINGE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND MEDICATION INJECTION DEVICE - To prevent a coating agent applied to the surface of a needle tube from being infiltrated into the clearance between the needle tube and a needle hub, a device comprises a needle tube that has a needle tip capable of puncturing a living body and that is coated with a coating agent on the surface of a tip-end portion on the side of the needle tip; and a needle hub adapted to hold the needle tube in a state where the needle tip of the needle tube is protruded. The needle hub has a through-hole through which the needle tube is inserted, and a discharge hole extending from the through-hole to the outer surface of the needle hub and adapted to discharge the coating agent infiltrated into the through-hole. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179115 | SEPARABLE HUB POST OF PEN NEEDLE - A pen needle ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179116 | Device For Preventing A Free Catheter Flow - A catheter for connecting an administering device to an administering needle, the catheter including a catheter wall, a flow region limited by the catheter wall, and at least one catheter portion at which at least one partial piece of the catheter wall abuts at least one other partial piece of the catheter wall to releaseably block or obstruct the flow of a medium through the catheter, wherein the flow is unblocked or opened when the medium exhibits a pressure above a predetermined blocking pressure. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179117 | DISPOSABLE BLOOD TRANSFUSION DEVICE - One embodiment of a blood transfusion device includes a drip chamber (10) comprising a bottom outlet (113); a filter (40) fixedly disposed in the drip chamber (10); and a float regulator (20) moveably disposed in the drip chamber (10) under the filter (40). the float regulator (20) comprising an inverted upper cup (21) including a top projection (212), a lower cup (22) secured to the upper cup (21), and a suction cup (23) secured to an underside of the lower cup (22). An inner diameter of the upper cup (21) is greater than an outer diameter of the lower cup (22). The projection (212) contacts an underside of the filter (40) when blood from a blood bag (90) sufficiently fills the drip chamber (10). The suction cup (23) falls to permanently close the outlet (113) when blood in the drip chamber (10) completely drains. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179118 | FACETED NASAL SEAL - A nozzle for a nasal rinse device including a collar that forms a conduit. The collar is configured to attach the nozzle to the nasal rinse device. An outlet aperture defined by the collar is on a top portion of the nozzle. The nozzle also includes a skirt extending outwards and downwards from the collar, and an outer surface of the skirt is faceted. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179119 | SAFETY NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - The safety needle assembly includes a body and a wing assembly secured to the body. A grip is slidable along the exterior of the body, and a needle holder is slidable through an interior passageway in the body. The grip slides independently of the wing assembly, which is not slidable with respect to the body. The grip and the needle holder are secured to one another, so that sliding movement of the grip induces sliding movement of the needle holder. The grip and the needle holder are slidable between a distal position, in which a sharp distal tip of a needle held in the needle holder is exposed, and a proximal position, in which the sharp distal tip is not exposed. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179120 | Onlay subcutaneous injection port - The device is an implantable subcutaneous injection port used for various purposes including, but not limited to, vascular access and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. This device, with its tubing route and flexible connectors offers a solution to the problem of tubing occlusion and loss of integrity due to kinking. This device exhibits an injection chamber disposed within a housing. A self sealing septum is disposed within an injection chamber aperture. A second aperture communicates with a tube that is designed to connect to a catheter or other device suitable to the surgical application. Here the second aperture exits directly beneath the onlay port reducing the possibility of tubing kink, needle puncture and malpositioning seen with only ports where the catheter exits from the side of the device. An alternate embodiment utilizes a u-joint and ball joint to maximize the flexibility of the connection between the onlay port and the exiting catheter. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179121 | Dial-Cap - An architecture is presented that provides a topical cream delivery device designed for effectively and easily administering hydrating and pain-relieving creams to dialysis patients' and other “in need” patients' needle sites. The topical cream delivery device comprises an adhesive bandage strip and a cavity positioned along the adhesive bandage strip. The cavity is typically filled with a hydrating and pain-relieving cream for dialysis patients, but could be filled with any other suitable cream or drug as well. The adhesive bandage strip further comprises an adhesive backing, for adhering to a user's skin. The adhesive bandage strip is attached to the adhesive backing on one side and covered with a protective paper on the other and cut to shape for application to a body surface. A user when using the topical cream delivery device peels off the protective paper from the adhesive backing and adheres the device to a body surface. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179122 | DEVICE FOR APPLYING AN OPHTHALMIC MEDICAMENT MIST - A device for applying an ophthalmologic medicament to a patient's eye is disclosed. The device comprises spectacles defined by a frame and at least one lens; at least one container adapted for accommodating the ophthalmologic medicament; the container is incorporated into the frame; dosing mechanism adapted to control doses of the medicament; and at least one nozzle in a fluid interconnection with the medicament container; the nozzle is secured mechanically to the frame; the nozzle is adapted for providing a medicament mist flow. The nozzle is placed in front of a peripheral portion of a patient's eye slot and adapted to provide the mist flow in front of the patient's eye. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179123 | Breathable Interface System for Topical Reduced Pressure - A reduced pressure tissue treatment system includes an applicator having an aperture, a first pad section, and a second pad section substantially covering the aperture and positioned substantially adjacent the first pad section. A fabric layer is located at least partially between the second pad section and the drape, and the fabric layer includes a woven or non-woven fabric made from a fiber material. A drape substantially covers the first pad section, the second pad section, the fabric layer, and the applicator. A reduced pressure source is in fluid communication with at least one of the first pad section and the fabric layer for providing reduced pressure to the aperture. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179124 | CONTROLLED DISCHARGE OSTOMY APPLIANCE AND SHIELD THEREFOR - A controlled discharge ostomy appliance assembly comprises (i) a stoma seal that is self-urging with a dynamic damping characteristic that resists changes of seal volume, (ii) a press-fit coupling member displaceable from an unlocked position to a locked position as part of a press-fit process, and (iii) a single-use frangible portion. The assembly further includes a protector shield removably fastened to the appliance forming a combined assembly therewith. The protector shield comprises (i) a seal displacer manipulable for displacing the stoma seal to a non-operative position ready for fitting, (ii) a substantially rigid coupling member guard portion for protecting the state of the coupling member, and (iii) a bracing portion for bracing the single-use frangible portion. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179125 | Absorbent Article and Components Thereof Having Improved Softness Signals, and Methods for Manufacturing - An absorbent article having improved softness signals is disclosed. The article may include a topsheet or a backsheet including a nonwoven web. The web may have a basis weight of 30 gsm or less, may be formed of spunlaid fibers including polyolefin and up to 5 percent by weight TiO | 2012-07-12 |
20120179126 | Absorbent Article and Components Thereof Having Improved Softness Signals, and Methods for Manufacturing - An absorbent article having improved softness signals is disclosed. The article may include a topsheet or a backsheet including a nonwoven web. The web may have a basis weight of 30 gsm or less, may be formed of spunlaid fibers including polyolefin and up to 5 percent by weight TiO | 2012-07-12 |
20120179127 | WOUND CARE ARTICLE COMPRISING A CONVEX INSERT - The invention relates to a wound care article having at least one flat layer that contains an absorbent material. Said article is characterised in that it is equipped with at least one other active element that gives the wound care article a convex or pyramidal shape (when viewed from the side). | 2012-07-12 |
20120179128 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a first connector having a tubular first connector body, a hollow needle inside the first connector body and a first sealing component piercable by the needle, and a second connector having a tubular second connector body and a second sealing component. The second sealing component is in the second connector body, is attached to a first piercing section when inserted into the first connector body, and, in that state, is pierced by the needle together with the first piercing section. The connector assembly also includes a restriction which, when the second connector is inserted into the first connector, temporarily interrupts and restricts the insertion operation, but allows resumption of such operation when the restriction is removed, and which, when the second connector is withdrawn from the first connector, temporarily interrupts and restricts the withdrawing operation, but allows such operation to resume when the restriction is removed. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179129 | VIAL ADAPTER - A vial adapter is provided with a fitting portion which can be fitted into the head portion of a vial, and a hollow needle with a side hole. The base end portion of the needle is provided with a stopper contact portion which contacts the top surface of a stopper when the fitting portion is fitted in the head portion of the vial. When the fitting portion is fitted in the head portion of the vial, the stopper contact portion contacts the top surface of the stopper, and the fitting portion is fixed to the head portion of the vial by a claw engaging with the head portion of the vial, and further, the region of the side hole nearest the base end portion of the needle is positioned either roughly at the bottom surface of the stopper or inside of the stopper. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179130 | INTEGRATED INFUSION PUMP AND CONTAINER - An integrated pump module is disclosed that includes a rigid housing having a fluid outlet, a fluid reservoir within the housing, and a pumping segment coupled between the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet. The pumping segment is configured to cause fluid to flow from the fluid reservoir to the fluid outlet. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179131 | IV PUMP ADAPTED FOR GENERIC TUBING - A system and method of accurately pumping a fluid using tubing of variable inner diameter and material is disclosed. The disclosed pump comprises a pumping mechanism configured to compress and release a portion of a flexible tube to cause fluid to flow along the flexible tube, a gauging apparatus, and a vacuum apparatus. The gauging apparatus is configured to determine the inner diameter of the flexible tube, which value is used in calibrating the pumping rate of the pump. The vacuum apparatus is configured to reduce the ambient pressure in a volume surrounding the portion of the flexible tube, thereby causing the flexible tube to fully expand to its original outside diameter when the flexible tube is released by the pumping mechanism. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179132 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING CONTAINERS IN MEDICATION DELIVERY - The present invention relates to a fluid delivery system that comprises a fluid container having a chamber structured to hold a fluid therein and a delivery device operable to control delivery of a fluid from the chamber of the fluid container. The fluid container includes a geometric mating member extending from an outer surface thereof. The delivery device includes a geometric mating receptacle structured to mate with at least a portion of the geometric mating member of the fluid container to verify compatibility of the fluid container with the delivery device. Alternatively or additionally, the fluid container may include a first data fixture component and the delivery device may include a second data fixture component that cooperates with the first data fixture component of the fluid container to verify compatibility of the fluid container with the delivery device. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179133 | DIALYSIS MACHINE HAVING MULTI-INPUT VOLTAGE CAPABLE HEATER - A method for heating medical fluid with different supply voltages comprising: configuring first, second and third switches in electrical communication with first and second power lines, the switches configured such that (i) in a first switch state first and second heater elements are placed in series, solely via a closing of the first switch, for operation with a first supply voltage applied to the first and second power lines, and (ii) in a second switch state the first and second heater elements are placed in parallel, via the second and third switches, for operation with a second supply voltage applied to the first and second power lines, and configuring a control element to automatically set the switches in the first or the second switch state based upon a signal sent to the control element indicative of the first or the second supply voltage. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179134 | NEEDLELESS PERMANENT MAKEUP AND TATTOO DEVICE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the needleless administration of permanent makeup and tattoos. In particular, the present invention relates to hypodermic injectors for use in delivering pigment or other desired substances to targeted layers of the skin, avoiding needlestick injuries and transmission of disease to the treated subject. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179135 | 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. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179136 | 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. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179137 | Compact Device That Rapidly Mixing and Deliverings Substances To a Patient - Injection devices are disclosed for injections of substances. The disclosed devices separately may hold two separate substances, e.g., solid, liquid or gas substances, in separate compartments which are interrupted so that the separate substances come into contact during the activation of the device. One disclosed device includes a needle for injection and two substances that are mixed with only a few actions by the operator of the device. The device may or may not activate mixing by the removal of a sleeve which triggers compartment interaction through movement of pins, pegs, springs, wires, string, or other mechanisms which allow the materials held in separate chambers to come into contact with each other. Operator error during mixing and checking the dosage of substances to be injected is avoided with the disclosed devices. Also, the needle is maintained in a sterile state because the needle is held internally of the device until the sleeve is removed and the device begins to activate. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179138 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PATIENT ENTERAL HYDRATION - A device and method for enterally hydrating a patient, such as a paralyzed or limited upper body mobility patient with a functional gastrointestinal system who is nonetheless incapable or not fully capable of drinking unassisted. Here fluids are provided by a suspended semi-flexible container with graduation markings to allow for convenient estimation of fluid use, an upper open and closeable cap to allow the container to be refilled, and a lower fluid conducting tube that terminates in a mouthpiece, which contains a fluid valve formed from at least one slit in an elastic material. Patient mouth force on the valve causes the slit to enlarge, thus enabling fluid to flow into the patient. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179139 | Delivery System for Cell-Based Therapies - A warm perfusion system that has the ability to support a tissue or organ at a near normal metabolic rate provides the mechanism not only for restored oxidative metabolism of the organ but for the delivery of cells, cell-based therapeutics, and growth and differentiation factors to a damaged tissue or organ. Subsequent to delivery of therapeutic cells, such as stem cells or progenitor cells, to the damaged organ, the cells can be prompted to grow, multiply and differentiate, thereby restoring damaged tissue. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179140 | ELONGATE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH REMOVABLE CORE GUIDE WIRE EXTENDERS, GUIDE WIRE EXTENDERS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A guide wire extender includes a coupling element for coupling to a proximal portion of a guide wire. Such a configuration enables the introduction of elongate medical instruments that lack rapid exchange features to be introduced into the body of a subject over short, rapid exchange-length guide wires. Assemblies that include a guide wire extender within an elongate medical device are also disclosed. Such an assembly may include a configuration that enables a single user to effectively lengthen a guide wire and introduce the elongate medical instrument into a subject's body without significant risk of contaminating the elongate medical instrument. Systems that include a guide wire extender and an elongate medical instrument are also disclosed, as are methods of using the guide wire extender to introduce an elongate medical instrument into the body of a subject. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179141 | MEDICAL GUIDEWIRE - Provided is a guidewire including a core shaft, an outer flexible tube, a stranded wire that extends parallel to the core shaft, and a hollow stranded-wire coil disposed in the outer flexible tube. The hollow stranded-wire coil is formed of multiple strands and surrounds the distal end portion of the core shaft and the stranded wire. Distal ends of the hollow stranded-wire coil, the core shaft, and the stranded wire are joined to a distal end of the outer flexible tube. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179142 | INTRAVENOUS INFUSION TUBING FITMENT AND SET - An intravenous infusion tubing fitment comprises a body, a rotatable knob coupled with the body, and a pressure dome seated within the knob. The body defines; a first inlet configured for coupling with a first segment of tubing; a first outlet into a pressure dome; a second inlet from said pressure dome; and a second outlet configured for coupling with a said second segment of tubing. The knob defines an expansion opening within a surface of the. The pressure dome is formed of a flexible elastomeric material and defines a fluid flow path between the first outlet and the second inlet. The pressure dome includes a vane configured to variably regulate flow through the fluid flow path in response to rotation of the knob. The pressure dome is configured to expand through the expansion opening in response to fluid pressure in the fluid flow path. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179143 | PROCESS FOR IN VIVO TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC BIOLOGICAL TARGETS IN BODILY FLUIDS - A process for treating biological targets in a fluid of a biological organism, including introducing a fluid comprising a biological target to an assembly comprising an inlet connected to receive the fluid and an outlet connected to pass the fluid from the assembly, wherein the assembly comprises a flow chamber for conveying a flow of the fluid, and a capture zone comprising a target-specific binding agent, wherein during flow of the fluid through the flow chamber, the biological target undergoes flux rolling along the target-specific binding agent. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179144 | Catheter Having Improved Drainage and/or a Retractable Sleeve and Method of Using the Same - A catheter includes an elongate member ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179146 | CANNULATED GUIDE TOOLS - According to a first configuration, a hand tool is configured to include a shaft, a handle disposed at a proximal end of the shaft, and a tubular tip disposed on a hinge at a distal end of the shaft. The tubular tip pivots about the hinge, providing a way to steer a resource to a specific location in a medical site. In accordance with a second configuration, a hand tool includes a flexible section of tube, a flexible sheathing, and a link. The flexible sheathing encases the flexible section of tube. At least a portion of the link resides between an outer surface of the flexible section of tube and an inner surface of the flexible sheathing. One end of the link is affixed to a distal tip of the flexible section of tube. Pulling on the link causes the flexible section of tube to arc. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179147 | ADAPTABLE THERAPEUTIC, DIAGNOSTIC OR SURGICAL GUIDE - The present invention relates to an adaptable therapeutic, diagnostic or surgical guide for an intra-operative adjustment of a guidance element to a pre-planned position. An advantage and innovation of the present invention is that it provides a template or guide that adapts in a controlled way to a changed intra-operative anatomical situation compared to the default planned situation. This adaption maybe purely positional but it may also include force feedback. Feedback, either visual feedback or force feedback that results in an adjustment of a guidance element is also an aspect of the present invention. For example, the feedback can contain information either about the fit of the guide or template onto a bone (in case the guide or template fits onto one bone) or about the relative position of two bones of bone fragments (e.g. ligament tension between the femur and tibia). | 2012-07-12 |
20120179148 | ROTATIONAL COUPLING DEVICE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FLEXIBLE ACTUATORS - Rotational couplers for use with surgical devices that are actuated by semi-flexible actuators such as wires and the like. The couplers enable the actuators to apply various actuation motions to actuation features on the surgical device as well as other actuators to apply axial and rotational motions to the surgical device to manipulate the device into various orientations relative to an elongate shaft to which the device is movably attached. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179149 | Cryosurgical System with Low Pressure Cryogenic Fluid Supply - A liquid cryogen fluid system for providing cryogenic liquid to a cryoprobe in a cryosurgical system for treating fibroadenomas and other lesions in the body. The system includes a cryoprobe to cryoablate a fibroadenoma with a treatment regimen that takes less time and consumes less cryogen than currently accepted regimens. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179150 | VACUUM COAGULATION & DISSECTION PROBES - A surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism is provided for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source. A fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface may be provided in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179151 | Ferrofluidic Lock - A surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft extending distally therefrom. The elongated shaft includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a flexible portion supported therebetween. The flexible portion permits pivotal movement of the distal portion of the elongated shaft and an end effector supported thereon. A locking mechanism is operatively associated with the flexible portion of the elongated shaft to selectively impede pivotal motion of the distal portion. The locking mechanism includes a fluid chamber defined within the flexible portion in which a variable viscosity fluid disposed. The variable viscosity fluid is responsive to the application of an electromagnetic field to exhibit increased rigidity in the presence of the electromagnetic field and reduced rigidity in the absence of the electromagnetic field. An electrical coil is arranged such that the electromagnetic field may be selectively induced by the delivery of electrical energy from a power source. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179152 | COMBINABLE ELECTRODE NEEDLE BASE STRUCTURE - Provided is a combinable electrode needle base structure in which a base to which electrode needles are coupled can be used in a combined or separated state to use the electrode needles according to the size and location of a lesion. In the combinable electrode needle structure, electrode needles are connected to the front side of an electrode needle base, and receive RF waves from RF (radio frequency) generator. The electrode needle base is divided into dividable bases to which the electrode needles are respectively coupled. When a lesion to be cauterized is large or cauterization should be concentrated, the dividable bases are combined and then used, and when a lesion is small or lesions are scattered, the dividable bases may be separated and then used. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179153 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SEPARATE TOOL HEAD AND METHOD OF USE - Surgical instruments are disclosed in which an elongated shaft is used in conjunction with a separate, remotely actuable tool head for performing a procedure on a target tissue. The shaft has a tool engagement member carried at its distal end that is remotely actuable through the shaft to engage and release the tool head. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179154 | TISSUE ABLATION USING PULSE MODULATED RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY - Tissue ablation systems and methods are provided. Ablation energy (e.g., radio frequency energy) is delivered to the tissue and a physiological parameter (e.g., impedance and/or temperature) indicative of a change in moisture concentration of the tissue is sensed. The ablation energy is alternately pulsed on and off to generate an energy pulse train, with the ablation energy being pulsed on if the sensed physiological parameter crosses a threshold value indicative of an increase in the moisture concentration, and being pulsed off if the sensed physiological parameter crosses a threshold value indicative of a decrease in the moisture concentration. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179155 | Radio-Frequency Generator for Powering an Ablation Device - An apparatus and method for use in performing ablation of organs and other tissues includes a radio frequency generator which provides a radio frequency signal to ablation electrodes. The power level of the radio frequency signal is determined based on the subject area of ablation. The radio frequency signal is coupled with the ablation electrodes through a transformation circuit. The transformation circuit includes a high impedance transformation circuit and a low impedance transformation circuit. The high or low impedance transformation circuit is selected based on the impedance of the ablation electrodes in contact with the subject tissue. Vacuum level, impedance level, resistance level, and time are measured during ablation. If these parameters exceed determinable limits the ablation procedure is terminated. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179156 | Electrosurgical Systems and Printed Circuit Boards for Use Therewith - An electrosurgical system for treating tissue is disclosed. The system includes an electrosurgical generator, a printed circuit board, a generator ground and a patient ground. The printed circuit board is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the electrosurgical generator and includes a plurality of conductive layers. The generator ground includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is electro-mechanically connected to a conductive layer of the printed circuit board and the second portion is electro-mechanically connected to another conductive layer of the printed circuit board. The patient ground includes a portion that is at least partially interposed between the first portion of the generator ground and the second portion of the generator ground. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179157 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCREEN ELECTRODE SECUREMENT - Systems and methods for securing a screen-type active electrode to the distal tip of an electrosurgical device used for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within or on a patient's body. A securing electrode is disposed through the screen electrode and mechanically joined to an insulative support body while also creating an electrical connection and mechanical engagement with the screen electrode. The electrosurgical device and related methods are provided for resecting, cutting, partially ablating, aspirating or otherwise removing tissue from a target site, and ablating the tissue in situ. The present methods and systems are particularly useful for removing tissue within joints, e.g., synovial tissue, meniscus, articular cartilage and the like. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179158 | Sinus Ablation Devices, Methods, And Systems - An embodiment of the invention concerns systems, devices, and methods for minimally invasive sinus mucosal restorative techniques. Such an embodiment may remove persistent mucosal disease while protecting bony structures of sinus cavities from damage. For example, guard members may keep ablation electrodes a set distance away from sinus bone. This may preserve healthy tissue over the bone to thereby facilitate healing while ablating the disease tissue. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179159 | Battery Interlock System and Related Method - An interlock system and related method includes a battery assembly, and first and second modules. The battery assembly has first and second power contacts, and a sense contact. The battery assembly includes one or more cells, a standby circuit, and an interface circuit. The standby circuit electrically couples to the first power contact and the sense contact for generating a standby signal in the absence of a detected external electrical coupling between the first power contact and the sense contact. The interface circuit electrically couples to the second power contact and to the at least one cell. The interface circuit is adapted to electrically decouple the second power contact from the at least one cell as a function of the standby signal. The first module is attachable to the battery assembly and has a first pair of contacts adapted to couple with the first power contact and the sense contact of the battery assembly. The first module also has a second pair of contacts electrically coupled to the first pair of contacts. The second module is attachable to the first module. The second module has a third pair of contacts adapted to couple with the second pair of contacts. All of the contacts of the third pair of contacts are electrically coupled together. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179160 | ABLATION PROBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARRAYS OF ELECTRODES - An ablation device includes a cannula having a lumen, a first array of electrodes deployable from within the lumen, and a second array of electrodes deployable from within the lumen, wherein the first array of electrodes has a configuration that is different from a configuration of the second array of electrodes. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179161 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CUTTING CAVITIES IN INTRAMEDULLARY CANALS - Surgical instruments and procedures are disclosed that enable the injection of an optimal amount of curable resin and/or the placement of an internal fixation device in an intramedullary canal of a fractured bone. The disclosed instruments and procedures enable a surgeon to clear a portion of the canal of cancellous bone and marrow across the fracture site without damaging the cortical wall. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179162 | INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A device for delivering a material to an orthopedic target site is disclosed. The device can be used to deliver bone cement to an intra-vertebral site. The device can have a pusher rod within a tube. The tube can be loaded with the bone cement distal to the pusher rod. The pusher rod can have varying rigidity along the length of the pusher rod. The tube and pusher rod can navigate tortuous pathways from a percutaneous or transcutaneous insertion en route to the target site or to improve extracorporeal ergonomics. Methods for using the same are also disclosed. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179163 | Composite Interference Screws and Drivers - The present disclosure relates to a delivery device and screw combination. The combination includes a delivery device comprising a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal end, a distal end, a non-circular cannulation, and markings along a length of the shaft; an interference screw coupled to the delivery device comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the screw including threads extending in an open helical form from the proximal end to the distal end, a suture bridge located at a distal end of the screw and housed within a slot of the delivery device shaft, and a plurality of runners extending longitudinally along an interior of the screw, the runners housed within grooves of the delivery device shaft; and a suture disposed around the suture bridge, ends of the suture extending through the cannulation of the delivery device shaft. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179164 | Self-Orienting Polypectomy Snare Device - A snare device and methods of making and using the same. The snare device may include a sheath having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a shaft slidably disposed therein. A handle may be coupled to the shaft and disposed adjacent the proximal end region. The snare device may also include a swivel disposed adjacent the distal end region of the sheath and coupled to the shaft and to a snare loop. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179165 | SURGICAL RETRIEVAL APPARATUS FOR THORACIC PROCEDURES - A surgical retrieval apparatus includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and including an elongated sleeve extending distally therefrom. The housing and the elongated sleeve cooperate to define a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. A shaft having an end effector disposed at a distal end thereof is selectively translatable between a first position, wherein the end effector is disposed within the elongated sleeve, and a second position, wherein the shaft is translated through the lumen such that the end effector extends distally from the elongated sleeve. An articulation mechanism operably coupled to the end effector is configured for articulating the end effector relative to the longitudinal axis. A specimen retrieval bag is coupled to the end effector and is deployed therefrom upon movement of the end effector from the first position to the second position. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179166 | PATIENT SIDE SYSTEMS WITH A COUNTERBALANCE SUBSYSTEM - In one embodiment of the invention, a patient side-system is provided that includes a column with a rail and a counterbalance subsystem. The patient side-system may further include a braking subsystem. The counterbalance subsystem includes a spring assembly coupled at one end to the column with a spring member, and a housing movably coupled to the rail. The housing includes a drum to receive the spring member and a plurality of roller elements to guide a movement of the spring member winding or unwinding on the drum. If present, the braking subsystem includes a first pulley rotatably coupled to the column, a second pulley with a locking mechanism spaced apart from the first pulley and rotatably coupled to the column, and at least one brake cable wrapped around the first pulley and the second pulley with ends coupled to the housing. The locking mechanism can set a position of the housing along the column. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179167 | ROBOTIC CATHETER SYSTEM - A robotic catheter system including a housing and a drive mechanism configured to engage and to impart motion to a catheter device is provided. The drive mechanism is supported by the housing. The robotic catheter system includes a guide catheter support coupled to the housing. The guide catheter support is located in front of the drive mechanism, and the guide catheter support has a longitudinal axis. The guide catheter support includes a first surface configured to engage a guide catheter and a rotation joint allowing the first surface to be rotated about the longitudinal axis such that the surface is able to engage the guide catheter at a plurality of angular positions relative to a patient. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179168 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR SURGICAL ACCESS AND PROCEDURES - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various actuation system embodiments, including fluid actuation systems, drive train actuation systems, and motorless actuation systems. Additional embodiments include a reversibly lockable tube that can provide access for a medical device to a patient's cavity and further provides a reversible rigidity or stability during operation of the device. Further embodiments include various operational components for medical devices, including medical device arm mechanisms that have both axial and rotational movement while maintaining a relatively compact structure. medical device winch components, medical device biopsy/stapler/clamp mechanisms, and medical device adjustable focus mechanisms. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179169 | USER INTERFACE WITH STATE MACHINE FOR ALTERNATE TOOL MODE FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL TOOLS - In one implementation, a method is disclosed in which a lock sensing mode is entered for a robotic surgical instrument. In the lock sensing mode, the degrees of freedom of movement in the robotic surgical instrument are switchably reduced. Further in the lock sensing mode, one or more end effectors of the robotic surgical instrument are switchably clamped together in the robotic surgical instrument. An increased level of torque may also be applied to the end effectors to increase a gripping force applied by the one or more end effectors in response to the reduced degrees of freedom of movement in the robotic surgical instrument. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179170 | Apparatus For Preventing And Correcting Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Pseudofolliculitis Pubis, And Pseudofolliculitis Nuchae - The present invention discloses a device for physically dislodging, extricating, and manipulating ingrown body and facial hair so as to prevent and correct pseudofolliculitis barbae, pseudofolliculitis pubis, and pseudofolliculitis nuchae. The device comprises a rasp, an insert, a handle, and a cap. The rasp is the primary component of the device. The rasp extricates ingrown hair from hair follicles; dislodges imbedded hair from underneath the epidermal layer of the skin thereby allowing the hair to fully emerge from the follicle. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179171 | Single Stage Hemostasis Clipping Device - A tissue clipping apparatus comprises a clip including a proximal end received within a capsule. The clip includes a clip locking member biased to engage a first locking structure of the capsule to lock the clip in the capsule in a closed configuration. The apparatus also comprises a tension member releasably coupling the clip to a proximal end of the device which, during use, remains accessible to a user. The tension member is coupled to the clip by a joint designed to release when subject to a predetermined load to separate the clip from the device, release of the joint releasing the locking member to engage the first locking structure. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179172 | VESSEL CLOSURE DEVICE - A device and system for closure of an opening formed in a body vessel includes a bioabsorbable grasping member and locking member. The grasping member includes grasping lingers that are radially collapsible to the closed positions by movement of the locking member over the fingers. A distal portion of the fingers is configured to grasp an outer wall portion of the body vessel surrounding the opening when the fingers are in the open position. Movement of the locking member can cause the fingers to at least substantially close the vessel opening. Structural features on the fingers and/or locking member can inhibit proximal or distal movement of the locking member when in a locking position. A detachable arm can be coupled to the grasping member to facilitate placement of the grasping member. A sheath can fit over the detachable arm and be configured to move the locking member over the fingers. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179173 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CUTTING AND SUTURING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Medical devices for cutting and suturing biological tissue generally include a shaft and first and second guide members each including a first portion coupled to the shaft at a first location and a second portion coupled to the shaft at a second location. The first portions are movable along the shaft relative to the second portions, and the first and second guide members define an arcuate profile and are configured to flex in response to such movement. When used to cut tissue, the medical device may further include a blade positioned between the first and second guide members. When used to suture tissue, one or more suture guides may be provided on the first guide member for directing a suture needle through tissue proximate the first guide member. Methods of repairing and replacing a meniscus using the medical devices are also provided. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179174 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A device for automatically providing needles to a sealing apparatus for sealing a puncture in an anatomical structure, the sealing apparatus including a needle insertion lumen and a needle pusher channel having a needle pusher disposed therein. The device may include a housing coupled to the sealing apparatus and a cartridge disposed in the housing. The cartridge has a first and a second needle slot extending from a distal end of the cartridge to a proximal end of the cartridge. The first and second needle slots have first and second needles disposed, e.g., pre-loaded, therein, respectively. The cartridge is moveable relative to the housing between a first position in which the first needle slot is aligned with the needle insertion lumen and the needle pushing channel, and a second position in which the second needle slot is aligned with the needle insertion lumen and the needle pushing channel. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179175 | SURGICAL PATCH COVER AND METHOD OF USE - A device for performing surgery on a patient includes: a mesh patch comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; and a removable cover positioned adjacent to and in facing engagement with the bottom surface of the mesh patch. The bottom surface has a plurality of hooks positioned thereon. The cover is removed from the mesh patch as the mesh patch is positioned at a surgical site such that the hooks on the bottom of the mesh patch grip surrounding tissue of a patient and secure the mesh patch to surrounding tissue of the surgical site. A method for performing a surgery using such a device is also provided. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179176 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIMITING SURGICAL ADHESIONS - The present invention relates to a composite prosthesis including a coated mesh having at least one opening through a first surface and a second surface of the coated mesh; the coated mesh comprising a mesh and a biocompatible coating substantially surrounding each filament of the mesh, wherein the biocompatible coating is formed by coating the mesh with a polyol prepolymer and curing the prepolymer, the prepolymer comprising a polyalkylene oxide polyol end capped with isocyanate, the polyalkylene oxide polyol having from about 70% to about 95% ethylene oxide groups and the remainder propylene oxide; and a barrier material comprising a biocompatible membrane constructed and arranged to cover at least one surface of the coated mesh, wherein the barrier material comprises a biologic material. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179177 | EQUIPMENT TO APPROXIMATE TISSUE PORTIONS, WHICH ARE INTENED TO FORM AN ANASTOMOSIS, AND A METHOD FOR PERFORMING ANASTOMOSES IN TRACTS OF THE DIGESTIVE TUBE - An equipment to approximate tissue portions, which are intended to form an anastomosis comprises a guide means suitable for passing through a first tissue portion ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179178 | METHOD OF EVALUATING A TREATMENT FOR VASCULAR DISEASE - Methods of evaluating treatments for vascular disease are described. The treatments can include administration of pharmaceutical, chemical, or biological agents. Vascular tissue is removed from a first site in a vascular lumen and optionally analyzed. A treatment is administered to the patient, followed by removal of a second portion of vascular tissue from a second site. The vascular tissue from both the first and second site are compared to learn the effect of the treatment. Treatments can include placement of prosthetic devices such as stents in the lumen. Whether or not the vascular tissue recurs at a site after removal can be monitored as a measure of the success of a given treatment. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179179 | Rotational Atherectomy Device with Fluid Inflatable Support Elements and Distal Protection Capability - A rotational atherectomy device for abrading a stenotic lesion from a vessel of a patient comprises a flexible drive shaft which extends towards a distal end of the device, a distal fluid inflatable support element located at a distal end of the drive shaft and an abrasive element mounted to the drive shaft proximal to and spaced away from the distal fluid inflatable support element. Both the abrasive element and the distal fluid inflatable support element are rotatable together with the drive shaft. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179180 | RELEASABLE MEDICAL BASKET AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A device and related methods of use are provided for the capture and removal of various unwanted objects present within the body's anatomical lumens. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device includes a sheath, an elongate member, and a retrieval assembly connected to the elongate member and retractable within and extendable from a lumen of the sheath. The device includes one or more legs releasably connected to a portion of the retrieval assembly in response to movement of the elongate member relative to the sheath. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179181 | CATHETER COMPRISING A PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR ASPIRATING, FRAGMENTING AND EXTRACTING REMOVABLE MATERIAL FROM HOLLOW BODIES OR VESSELS OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY - Systems, devices, and processes for aspirating, fragmenting and extracting removable material from hollow bodies. A guide wire ( | 2012-07-12 |
20120179182 | ULTRASONIC CURVED BLADE - An ultrasonic dissection and coagulation system for surgical use is provided. The system includes an ultrasonic instrument, a control module, and a remote actuator. The ultrasonic instrument has a housing and an elongated body portion extending from the housing. An ultrasonic transducer supported within the housing is operatively connected to a cutting jaw by a vibration coupler. The vibration coupler conducts high frequency vibration from the ultrasonic transducer to the cutting jaw. A trocar assembly including a cannula may be provided to slidably receive the elongated portion of the ultrasonic instrument. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179183 | DISC NUCLEUS REMOVAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for removing tissue. In one aspect, a device for removing tissue includes a hollow elongate member having an outer wall and a lumen, a selectively deployable tissue-cutting element extending from the hollow elongate member, and an actuation member extending through the lumen and coupled to the hollow elongate member at a location that is distal to the tissue-cutting element. Movement of the actuation member can cause the tissue-cutting element to move from the insertion configuration where the tissue-cutting element is not deployed to a tissue-cutting configuration where the tissue-cutting element is deployed such that it is radially extended relative to the insertion configuration. | 2012-07-12 |
20120179184 | HEART VALVE REMODELING - A device for remodeling atrioventricular valve leaflets including one or more stretching members and one or more leaflet engaging elements, wherein each stretching member includes at least one leaflet engaging element, the leaflet engaging elements are configured to penetrate a valve leaflet, and the stretching members are configured to be positioned externally to a plane of the leaflet when the leaflet engaging elements have penetrated a valve leaflet. A method for remodeling atrioventricular valve leaflets including inserting one or more leaflet engaging elements into an atrioventricular valve leaflet, and using stretching members positioned externally to a plane of the leaflet to apply a stretching force on the atrioventricular valve leaflet. Related apparatus and methods are also described. | 2012-07-12 |