41st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130267956 | BLADE ANCHOR FOR FOOT AND ANKLE - Fixation devices for the foot and ankle are based on a design with a central portion between a pair of blade anchors. The central portion may include sharpening, apertures, notches, or protrusions. The fixation devices may engage two or more bone portions. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267957 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument comprising an internal support about which a plastic substrate is disposed, and which includes exposed cutting surfaces relative to the plastic substrate. The surgical instrument may have a generally hemispherical shape and the internal support may comprise a non-planar shim. In particular embodiments the shim includes multiple interconnected limbs with multiple holes or slots disposed in the limbs and with the holes or slots including the cutting surfaces. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267958 | DIRECTED STRUCTURE PLACEMENT GUIDE - A directed structure placement guide assists with positioning at least one directed structure in at least one of a predetermined insertion trajectory and a predetermined insertion location with respect to a patient tissue surface during preparation of the patient tissue surface to receive an implant. The implant has a tissue-contacting surface. A guide base has a distal base surface mimicking the structure of at least a portion of a tissue-contacting surface of the implant. The guide base also has a proximal base surface longitudinally spaced from the proximal base surface. At least one insertion guiding structure is movably supported by the guide base and is adjustable into a guiding configuration in which at least one of the predetermined insertion trajectory and the predetermined insertion location is selectively imparted to the directed structure. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267959 | MODULAR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SCULPTING THE SURFACE OF A JOINT - The present invention provides a method and device for restoring individual patient joint kinematics using minimally invasive surgical procedures. The instrumentation of the invention sculpts the articular surface of a first bone that normally articulates in a predetermined manner with a second bone. The instrumentation includes a bone sculpting tool and a mount for attaching the tool to the second bone. The implant system is comprised of implants that provide intraoperative surgical options for articular constraint and facilitate proper alignment and orientation of the joint to restore kinematics as defined by the individual patient anatomy. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267960 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267961 | IMPACTOR - This application relates generally to impactors. More specifically, this application relates to impactors used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. In some embodiments, the impactors include features that prevent or reduce the likelihood of over-insertion of an implant within a bone cavity. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267962 | SELF ANCHORING IMPLANTABLE IDENTIFICATION MICROCHIP FOR USE IN ANIMALS - A device and method for subcutaneously implanting an identification chip into a domestic animal, the identification chip becoming relatively immobile once implanted. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267963 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT GUIDING DEVICE WITH AN INTEGRATED GUIDE BALL - A medical instrument guiding device includes a body base component, and a guide body upper component assembled to the body base component. The guide body upper component has a substantially semi-spherical shape to house a medical instrument guide ball resting on a friction surface located within the body base component. The surface of the guide body upper component includes a cut out working area, and a surface of the medical instrument guide ball is exposed by the cut out working area. A medical instrument port is arranged on a truncated surface of the medical instrument guide ball, and a medical instrument may be passed through the medical instrument port. The medical instrument guide ball permits the medical instrument to be moved in three dimensions. The medical instrument port permits the medical instrument to be advanced into a patient. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267964 | CANNULA MOUNTING FIXTURE - A cannula mounting fixture may include a base, a first arm with a first cannula mounting bracket and a second arm with a second cannula mounting bracket. The first arm may be coupled to the base so that a first cannula mounted at the first mounting bracket is positioned within an opening in a patient's body. The second arm may be coupled to the base and includes a joint that allows a second cannula mounted at the second mounting bracket to be inserted through the opening. A cannula stabilizing fixture may include a base and a repositionable arm. The base may be configured to be securely and removably coupled to a first cannula that extends into an opening in a patient's body. The repositionable arm may include a first cannula holder coupled to the base and is configured to support a second cannula that extends into the opening. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267965 | LIGATOR AND LIGATION METHOD - A ligator for ligating body duct(s), said ligator enabling quick, easy and damage-free repetition of ligation and release of one or more body ducts in a body cavity through an operation outside the body cavity, and having an excellent performance of blocking the flow of a body fluid such as blood or lymph in a body duct. In an abdominal surgery, the ligator can be provided at such a position as not disturbing the surgery per se or hindering the vision during the surgery, while leaving the back-end thereof outside the body cavity, and can be operated outside the body cavity. In an endoscopic surgery, the ligator can be inserted from an opening that is a surgical wound while leaving the back-end thereof outside the body cavity, and can be operated outside the body cavity. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267966 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUTURING BODY LUMENS - An apparatus for suturing body lumens is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible elongated member that has a proximal end, a distal end, a central passage and multiple needle lumens extending from the proximal end toward the distal end. The flexible elongated member further includes an elongated subsection spanning from the end of the needle lumens in the elongated member to a barrel portion that includes corresponding needle lumens on the proximal end of the elongated member. The elongated subsection provides sufficient space between the needles and the barrel portion to allow transapical insertion of the elongated member into a body lumen. The apparatus further includes needles disposed within and advanceable from the needle lumens. The apparatus also includes a handle disposed at the proximal end of the elongated member. The handle is operable to retract the needles through the needle lumens toward the handle at the proximal end. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267967 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUTURING BODY LUMENS - An apparatus for suturing body lumens is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible elongated member that has a proximal end, a distal end, a central passage and multiple needle lumens extending from the proximal end toward the distal end. The flexible elongated member further includes an elongated subsection spanning from the end of the needle lumens in the elongated member to a barrel portion that includes corresponding needle lumens on the proximal end of the elongated member. The elongated subsection provides sufficient space between the needles and the barrel portion to allow transapical insertion of the elongated member into a body lumen. The apparatus further includes needles disposed within and advancable from the needle lumens. The apparatus also includes a handle disposed at the proximal end of the elongated member. The handle is operable to retract the needles through the needle lumens toward the handle at the proximal end. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267968 | Surgical Treatment System and Method for Performing an Anastomosis Between Two Hollow Ducts in a Patient, in Particular Between the Bladder and the Urethra - The treatment system according to the invention comprises: suture members ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130267969 | CONTROL INTERFACE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises an end effector, a shaft assembly, and a drive assembly. The end effector comprises needle receiving arms operable to grasp a needle. The drive assembly comprises drive members that are rotatable about respective drive axes that are perpendicular to the axis of the shaft assembly. The drive assembly is operable to drive the needle receiving arms to selectively engage and disengage the needle; and to selectively pass the needle from one needle receiving arm to the other needle receiving arm. The drive assembly provides an interface to a controller that is operable via a remote user interface. The drive assembly may include helical gears, clutch assemblies, a rack and pinion, or other components to convert motion of the drive members into motion at the end effector. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267970 | SINGLE PLANE TISSUE REPAIR PATCH - A novel single plane tissue repair patch is disclosed. The patch has a base member with an opening therethrough, and a closure member associated with the opening. The mesh may be used in open surgical procedures for hernia repairs and other repairs of body wall defects. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267971 | SINGLE PLANE TISSUE REPAIR PATCH - A novel single plane tissue repair device such as a patch is disclosed. The device has a base member with an opening therethrough, and a closure member associated with the opening. The mesh has a biaborbable polymeric adhesion barrier attached to the bottom side of the base member about its periphery to form a pocket that is accessible through the opening. The mesh may be used in open surgical procedures for hernia repairs and other repairs of body wall defects. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267972 | POLYMERIC MESH PRODUCTS, METHOD OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF - A polymeric mesh is disclosed. The polymeric mesh comprises an absorbable polymeric fiber and a non-absorbable polymeric fiber knitted together to form an interdependent, co-knit mesh structure. The polymeric mesh may further comprise an anti-adhesive coating and/or a radio/ultrasound opaque additive. Also disclosed are methods for making the polymeric mesh and methods for using the polymeric mesh. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267973 | ANEURYSM CLIP - An aneurysm clip includes a compression spring having a compression axis, a first end, and a second end. A first force receiving surface is coupled to the first end of the spring, and a second force receiving surface is coupled to the second end of the spring. A first arm coupled to the first force receiving surface is approximately parallel to the spring's compression axis. A second arm coupled to the second force receiving surface is approximately parallel to the spring's compression axis. A first clamping leg coupled to the first arm extends approximately perpendicular therefrom, and a second clamping leg coupled to the second arm extends approximately perpendicular therefrom. The first and second clamping legs oppose one another and are biased into contact with one another by the spring. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267974 | Over-the-Wire Valvulotomes - Over-the-wire self-sizing, self-centering valvulotomes sufficiently designed to cut valves through a wide range of vein diameters and adjust to the internal diameter of a vein as the valvulotome is being drawn through the vessel, and methods of use thereof during certain medical procedures that involve splitting valves, are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an over-the-wire valvulotome includes a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein a first portion of a plurality of cutting tools engage the catheter at the distal end, and wherein an actuation mechanism engages the catheter at the proximal end; a retainer for temporarily shielding a second portion of the plurality of cutting tools, wherein the second portion includes cutting blades; and a sheath slidably movable over the plurality of cutting blades, wherein the catheter and the retainer have internal diameters configured for passing over a guidewire. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267975 | SWITCH ARRANGEMENTS FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - Switch assemblies for handheld ultrasonic surgical instruments. The switch assemblies may include a first switch arrangement that is operably supported on a forward portion of a handle housing of the surgical instrument and is selectively movable relative to at least one first switch contact. The switch assembles may further include a second switch arrangement that comprises at least one of a right switch button that is movably supported on a right side of the handle housing relative to at least one right contact and a left switch button that is movably supported on a left side of the handle housing that is selectively movable relative to at least one left contact. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267976 | LANCET-SEPARABLE LANCET DEVICE - A lancet-separable lancet device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a lancet holder having a lancet seat to mount a lancet at one end and a separation hole at the other end; an operating mechanism disposed at the other end of the lancet holder so that the lancet holder is loaded and released by traveling along a predetermined path; a housing receiving the operating mechanism and having one end coupled to the lancet holder; an operation switch connected to the operating mechanism and operating the operating mechanism by pressing it; a cover covering one end of the housing and having a through-hole at the center through which a lancet needle of the lancet instantaneously protrudes; and a lancet separation mechanism disposed at the other side of the lancet holder and separating the lancet from the lancet holder by being inserted into the separation hole of the lancet holder. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267977 | LANCET HOLDER AND LANCET DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention provides a lancet holder that can smoothly and accurately hold all of lancets with different cross-sections and diameters and can keep them vertical, and a lancet device including the lancet holder. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267978 | PUSH-TO-CHARGE LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device for completing a lancing stroke. The lancing device includes a lancet carrier with a distal end and a proximal end. The lancing device also includes a drive mechanism to drive the lancet carrier through the lancing stroke. The lancing device also includes a charge mechanism to charge the drive mechanism. The charge mechanism is configured to apply a charging force onto the drive mechanism by pushing the charge mechanism along a common direction with the lancing stroke. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267979 | LANCET DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE HYPODERMIC PENETRATION DEPTH - A lancet device with an adjustable hypodermic penetration depth according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a lancet holder having a lancet seat to mount a lancet at one end; an operating mechanism disposed at the other end of the lancet holder and loading and releasing the lancet holder along a predetermined path; a depth adjusting member receiving the lancet holder and having at least two grooves formed at a predetermined angle on the circumferential surface of one end to form inclined passages clockwise or counterclockwise; and a housing receiving the lancet holder and the operating mechanism and having a protrusion that is formed on the inner side of an end and fitted step by step in the grooves when the depth adjusting member turns at a predetermined angle. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267980 | SURGICAL NEEDLE - The disclosure provides examples of a surgical needle for entering a joint space through tissue, such as the hip joint. The surgical needle includes a stylet movable within a hollow body. The hollow body has at one end, a tip of a bevel for cutting tissue and at another end, a feedback member providing a surgeon with tactile feedback. The stylet has at one end, a resistance reducing member that when positioned a preset distance from the bevel reduces the resistance of the surgical needle through tissue. At the other end of the stylet is a stylet hub. In some examples of the surgical needle, the stylet hub includes a proximal stop, stylet locking member and/or locking member. The surgical needle advantageously provides tactile feedback, reduces resistance, and minimizes or prevents damage to delicate structures. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267981 | RING SEAL DEVICE FOR TROCAR AND TROCAR - A rotary structure having a large upper part, a small middle part and a large lower part is formed between guiding blocks ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130267982 | Multiple Section Trocar - A medical device insertion system, and a method of using the system, to mate trocars inside a patient during a medical procedure, the system including a first trocar having a first end to insert into a patient, and a second end at which a first user control is provided, and a second trocar having a first end to insert into a patient, and a second end at which a second user control is provided, wherein the respective first ends of the first and second trocars are formed so as to mate to one another inside the patient to form a continuous path between the respective second ends. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267983 | INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON SHELL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION - An intragastric balloon with a 12-month lifespan. The intragastric balloon has a shell made of a material with as good as or better than initial mechanical properties of previous materials; i.e. higher ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation at break (Eb), lower stiffness (K), higher acid stability, and improved resistance to infection. The new materials in particular provide improved acid resistance. These new materials produce a device that has reduced adverse events and a longer lifespan in vivo. The materials may form the entire wall of the shell or may form just a barrier layer coupled with a scaffold layer of a different material. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267984 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DEPLOYING AND RELEASING A TEMPORARY IMPLANT WITHIN THE BODY - Methods, devices and systems for delivering a device assembly into a gastric or other space within the body, allowing the device to expand to occupy volume within the gastric space and, after an effective period of time, delivering a substance or stimulus to begin breakdown of the expanded device so that it may release from the body. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267985 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter of novel configuration, which is capable of both efficiently heating a heating element by using a laser light and of ensuring durability by avoiding the laser light directly heating members other than the heating element. Provided is a balloon catheter with a balloon disposed in a distal end section of a shaft and wherein: a tightly wound coil shaped heating element is housed and arranged in the balloon; an optical fiber that irradiates a laser light inside the heating element is disposed; and a supply path that supplies a fluid to inside the balloon through an inside of the heating element and a discharge path that discharges the fluid from inside the balloon through a discharge port positioned on an outside of the heating element are disposed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267986 | OVER-THE-WIRE EXCLUSION DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY - A modification to allow delivery of a two port medical flow restrictor over a guidewire, and a means to mechanically collapse the new device. A thin walled, foil-like shell, is compacted for delivery. The invention includes the device, delivery assemblies, and methods of placing, and using, the device. A device with an aneurysm lobe and an artery lobe self-aligns its waist at the neck of an aneurysm as the device shell is pressure expanded. Mechanical force collapses both the aneurysm lobe and the artery lobe, captivating the neck of the aneurysm and securing the device. The device works for aneurysms at bifurcations and aneurysms near side-branch arteries. The device, unlike endovascular coiling, excludes the weak neck of the aneurysm from circulation, while leaving the aneurysm relatively empty. Unlike stent-based exclusion, the device does not block perforator arteries. This exclusion device can also limit flow through body lumens or orifices. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267987 | Devices and Methods for Dilating a Paranasal Sinus Opening and for Treating Sinusitis - Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267988 | Devices, Systems, and Methods For Pupil Expansion - A pupil expander is disclosed. The pupil expander comprises a support member sized to expand a pupil and a plurality of engaging portions. The plurality of engaging portions are coupled to and spaced about the support member. The engaging portions have a recess and are shaped and sized to receive an inner margin of an iris. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267989 | TISSUE DILATOR AND PROTECTOR - The present invention relates generally to tissue dilators and protectors. More specifically, this application relates to tissue dilators and protectors used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. One embodiment of a soft tissue protector includes a port for coating an implant with a biologic aid. One embodiment of an expandable dilator includes a plurality of slidably connected longitudinal wall segments. One embodiment of a delivery sleeve includes a flexible tapered portion configured to expand. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267990 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYING URETERAL STENTS - A ureteral decompression device comprises a guide member and an anchoring structure. The guide member may be introduced through the urethra and bladder into the ureter so that the anchor structure passes a lodged kidney stone. Once past the stone, the anchor structure can be compacted to anchor the guide member in place. The anchor structure will permit leakage and the guide member will provide a leakage path directly past the stone, thus decompressing the kidney. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267991 | DISTAL PROTECTION DEVICE - There is described an endoluminal filter having an end cap having a lumen sized to receive there through a guidewire used in the positioning of the filter within the vasculature. There is a first support member with a pre-formed counter clockwise spiral shape and a second support member with a pre-formed clockwise spiral shape positioned adjacent to one another to form a proximal support frame, a distal support frame with a crossover between the proximal support frame and the distal support frame with a proximal portion of the first and the second spiral support members being attached to the end cap. A material capture structure having a rim and an apex with the rim attached to the proximal support frame and the apex extending distally through without attaching to the distal support frame. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267992 | VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICES HAVING EXPANDABLE FIBERS - This is a device for occluding a space, for example an aneurysm, within the body. In particular, the device comprising a metallic vaso-occlusive device and expandable fibrous elements. The devices may be placed in a desired site within a mammal. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267993 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An embolism deflection device and method for preventing embolization during a surgical procedure include a dome-shaped deflector, a catheter coupled to the deflector, and a delivery sheath. The deflector includes a frame and porous cover, the cover permitting blood flow therethrough while blocking emboli. The deflection device is deployable from a branch vessel to cover an ostium of the branch vessel to block emboli from a main vessel from entering the branch vessel. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267994 | Occlusion Attachment Device for a Tourniquet and Methods Associated Therewith - An occlusion attachment device for coupling with a tourniquet includes a projection that can be attached using a platform to a portion of a tourniquet in an emergency situation, thereby providing a modified tourniquet that includes the projection. Clip-on, slide-on, and clamping structures associated with the platform are described. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267995 | CLOSURE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An anchor assembly configured to locate and anchor body tissue surrounding an opening in the body tissue. The anchor assembly can include a plurality of anchor elements. Each anchor element can include an elongate portion and an anchor portion extending from the elongate portion. The elongate portion can be configured to be manipulated by a user. The anchor portion can have a contracted configuration capable of passing through the opening in the body tissue and can have an expanded configuration capable of anchoring the body tissue surrounding the opening. The anchor portion and the elongate portion can be integrally formed from a single wire. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267996 | METHODS FOR SEALING A VASCULAR PUNCTURE - Methods for sealing a puncture communicating with a blood vessel are provided that include introducing a porous carrier formed from lyophilized hydrogel or other material into the puncture. The plug may include at least first and second hydrogel precursors and a pH adjusting agent carried by the porous carrier in an unreactive state prior to exposure to an aqueous physiological environment. Once exposed to bodily fluids, the carrier expands as the lyophilized material hydrates to enhance and facilitate rapid hemostasis of the puncture. When the plug is placed into the puncture, the natural wetting of the plug by bodily fluids (e.g., blood) causes the first and second precursors to react and cross-link into an adhesive or “sticky” hydrogel that aids in retaining the plug in place within the puncture. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267997 | MECHANICAL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BILATERAL TISSUE FASTENING - A mechanical system for bilaterally securing skin tissue preferably utilizes a tissue manipulator apparatus to approximate a portion of an interior surface of each of two pieces of living dermis tissue along a vertical interface below an exterior surface without overlapping either interior surface across the vertical interface. An applicator apparatus includes a driving head portion positioned in the vertical interface and at least partially below the exterior surface and a handle portion positioned at least partially above the exterior surface. The applicator apparatus bilaterally drives at least one portion of the fastener through each piece of the living dermis tissue behind the interior surface of that piece of tissue such that the fastener is positioned below the exterior surface and a portion of the fastener is positioned generally transverse to the vertical interface. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267998 | MULTI-SUTURE KNOTLESS ANCHOR FOR ATTACHING TISSUE TO BONE AND RELATED METHOD - A multi-suture knotless anchor and related method for securing soft tissue, such as tendons, to bone are described. The suture anchor includes a body, a sleeve, and an outer deformable bone locking structure. The bone locking structure has a first low profile configuration for insertion into the bone, and a second larger profile configuration for engaging the bone when actuated. The bone anchor and methods permit a suture attachment that lies beneath the cortical bone surface and does not require tying of knots in the suture. | 2013-10-10 |
20130267999 | KNOTLESS FILAMENT ANCHOR FOR SOFT TISSUE REPAIR - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for securing tissue to bone, including drilling a bone hole into the bone; passing a filament through the tissue, the filament including a first end, a second end and a length therebetween, the second end having a loop; passing the first end of the filament through the loop of the filament; pulling on the first end of the filament such that the loop travels along the length of the filament and to the tissue; passing an anchor along the length of the filament, from the first end towards the loop and tissue; engaging the loop with a distal end of the anchor; positioning the distal end of the anchor, with the loop of the filament, into the bone hole; and securing the anchor in the bone. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268000 | TISSUE GRAFT ANCHORING - A fixation device includes a member, a woven material attached to the member, and suture extending through the woven material and including free regions for securing the woven material to a tissue graft. A method of securing a tissue graft includes providing a fixation member having a woven material attached thereto and suture extending through the woven material; determining a desired distance between the fixation member and a tissue graft; and attaching the woven material to the tissue graft using the suture at a position to obtain the desired distance. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268001 | SUTURE ANCHORING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE - A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. An implant for attachment of soft tissue to bone, an insertion tool for anchoring suture anchors to bone, and a method for anchoring a suture anchor to bone. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268002 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - This disclosure presents methods for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268003 | SPRING LOADED MECHANISM FOR MANAGING SCOLIOSIS - A spinal implant includes a first rod, a second rod, and connector. The first rod has a first end configured to be connected to a first bone, a second end opposed to the first end, and a longitudinal axis that passes through the first and second ends. The second rod has a first end configured to be connected to the second bone, a second end opposed to the first end. The second rod is parallel to the longitudinal axis and non-coaxial with the first rod, and at least a portion of the second end of the second rod overlaps the second end of the first rod. The connector connects the second end of the first rod to the second end of the second rod, and is configured to urge the first rod and the second rod in opposed directions that are parallel to the longitudinal axis. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268004 | ROD CONNECTOR - A connector for engaging two or more rods is disclosed. The connector includes a main body, at least two medial bodies and a compression mechanism. Generally, the connector provides for easy “snap-fit” lateral insertion of the rods into rod openings defined between the medial bodies and the main body. The snap-fit is achieved through a spring bias exerted by the compression mechanism. The compression mechanism may also be configured to lock the rods within the openings, such as through the use of a fastener. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268005 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An implant connector comprises a first surface defining a first cavity configured for disposal of a first implant. A second surface defines a second cavity configured for disposal of a coupling member. A third surface defines a third transverse cavity configured for disposal of a second implant. The third surface includes a projection configured to engage the second implant in a provisional locking orientation. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268006 | PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY WITH INCLINED SURFACE SEAT - A bone stabilizer assembly includes a fixation element, a coupling element, and a compression nut. The fixation element is adapted to engage a bone and having a head portion and shank portion. The coupling element has an internal bore sized to receive the shank portion of the fixation element and a pyramid-shaped seat for supporting the head portion of the fixation element. The coupling element is adapted to receive a stabilizer rod. The compression nut is engagable with the coupling element and is adapted to rotatingly move distally into the coupling element to translate a force to the head portion through the rod and the saddle such that the head portion is forced against the seat of the coupling element to prevent relative movement between the fixation element and the coupling element. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268007 | SPINAL IMPLANT MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for measuring a spinal implant comprises the steps of: providing a device including a gauge configured to measure an angle in a measuring plane and extending to an engagement surface; disposing the engagement surface with a first selected position of an implant or an anatomy, the first selected position being disposed at a first orientation; calibrating the gauge to a zero angle measurement at the first orientation; disposing the engagement surface with a second selected position of the implant or the anatomy, the second selected position being disposed at a second orientation; and measuring an angle of the second orientation relative to the first orientation such that the gauge determines the angle relative to the zero angle measurement. Various devices are disclosed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268008 | Zero-Profile Interbody Spacer and Coupled Plate Assembly - An implant for insertion into the disc space between vertebrae. The implant including a spacer portion, a plate portion coupled to the spacer portion, a plurality of bone fixation elements for engaging the vertebrae and a retention mechanism for preventing the bone fixation elements from postoperatively uncoupling from the implant. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268009 | PLATES CONFIGURED TO RIGIDLY FIX FRAGMENTS OF A PARS INTERARTICULARIS TO ONE ANOTHER - An apparatus for securing a vertebra during healing of a fracture within a pars area of the vertebra is described. In certain embodiments, the apparatus is a plate that has an outer shape similar to a shape of a pedicle and/or lamina of the vertebra, and an inner section that facilitates access to the pars area when the plate is secured to the vertebra. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268010 | BONE SCREW AND SELF-RETAINING DRIVER - Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for a bone screw and self-retaining driver. The system includes a mechanism that enables a bone screw to be rigidly attached to a screwdriver for manipulation and transfer of bone fragments and grafts to a fixation site, such as during surgery. The system includes a cannulated bone screw that has a drive connection that engages with a drive structures of a screwdriver. The bone screw also includes a structural connector that securely attaches to or receives an internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver. The internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver can rotate and slide independent of an outer shaft of screwdriver. Accordingly, the internal shaft of the screwdriver can rigidly connect with the bone screw enabling applied torque to the screwdriver to be transferred to the bone screw, without the bone screw falling off of the drive connection. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268011 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical instrument comprises a first member having a first surface defining a first cavity for disposal of a first implant. A distal end is configured to mate with a recess of a connector and defines a second cavity. A second member is configured for movable disposal in the second cavity. A third member is connected to the proximal end of the second member and the first implant. The second member is axially movable in a first direction to tension the first implant and in a second direction to release tension from the first implant. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268012 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES, AND METHODS OF USE THEREWITH, THAT DETECT EXPOSURE TO MAGNETIC FIELDS FROM MRI SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to implantable medical devices, and methods for use therewith, that detect exposure to magnetic fields produced by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. In accordance with specific embodiments, a sensor output is produced using an implantable sensor that is configured to detect acceleration, sound and/or vibration, but is not configured to detect a magnetic field. Such a sensor can be an accelerometer sensor, a strain gauge sensor or a microphone sensor, but is not limited thereto. In dependence on the produced sensor output, there is a determination whether of whether the IMD is being exposed to a time-varying gradient magnetic field from an MRI system. In accordance with certain embodiments, when there is a determination that the IMD is being exposed to a time-varying gradient magnetic field from an MRI system, then a mode switch to an MRI safe mode is performed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268013 | ELECTRODE SPACING IN A SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC STIMULUS DEVICE - Methods and implantable cardiac stimulus devices that include leads designed to avoid post-shock afterpotentials. Some examples are directed toward lead-electrode designs that reduce the impact of an applied stimulus on sensing attributes. These examples may find particular use in systems that provide both sensing and therapy delivery from subcutaneous location | 2013-10-10 |
20130268014 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACING DURING REVASCULARIZATION - A system for use during revascularization includes a catheter having an adjustable balloon for delivery a stent, one or more pacing electrodes for delivering one or more pacing pulses to a patient's heart, and a pacemaker configured to generate the one or more pacing pulses to be delivered to the heart via the one or more pacing electrodes. The one or more pacing pulses are delivered at a rate substantially higher than the patient's intrinsic heart rate without being synchronized to the patient's intrinsic cardiac contractions, and are delivered before, during, or after an ischemic event to prevent or reduce cardiac injury. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268015 | CONSTANT CURRENT PACING APPARATUS WITH PROTECTION FROM HIGH VOLTAGE PULSES - A constant current pacing apparatus and method for pacing uses, for example, H-bridge circuitry and a constant current source connected to the H-bridge circuitry. Further, for example, protection is provided from high voltage pulses applied to the patient via one or more other medical devices. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268016 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING SPINAL CORD STIMULATION TO IMPROVE STIMULATION EFFICACY FOR USE BY IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - Techniques are provided for controlling spinal cord stimulation (SCS) or other forms of neurostimulation. In one example, SCS treatment is delivered to a patient and nerve impulse firing signals are sensed along the spinal cord following the SCS treatment. The nerve impulse signals are analyzed to determine whether the signals are associated with effective SCS and then the delivery of additional SCS is controlled to improve SCS efficacy. For example, the nerve impulse signals can be analyzed to determine whether the signals are consistent with a positive patient mood associated with pain mitigation and, if not, SCS control parameters are adjusted to improve the efficacy of the SCS in reducing pain. In other examples, heart rate variability (HPV) is also used to control SCS. Still further, adjustments may be made to SCS control parameters to improve antiarrhythmic or sympatholytic effects associated with SCS. Techniques employing baseline/target calibration procedures are also described. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268017 | HEART-SOUNDS BASED ADAPTIVE CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY TIMING PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A medical device and associated method for controlling a cardiac pacing therapy sense a first cardiac signal including events corresponding to cardiac electrical events and a second cardiac signal including events corresponding to cardiac hemodynamic events. A processor is enabled to measure a cardiac conduction time interval using the first cardiac signal and control a signal generator to deliver a pacing therapy. A pacing control parameter is adjusted to a plurality of settings during the pacing therapy delivery. A hemodynamic parameter value is measured from the second cardiac signal during application of each of the control parameter settings. The processor identifies an optimal setting from the plurality of settings and solves for a patient-specific equation defining the pacing control parameter as a function of the cardiac conduction time interval. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268018 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM ELECTRODE COMBINATION SELECTION - Electrical stimulation may be delivered to a patient's heart using a plurality of cardiac electrodes. Each electrode combination may be evaluated based on one or more first parameters and one or more second parameters. In many cases, the one or more first parameters are supportive of cardiac function consistent with a prescribed therapy and the one or more second parameters are not supportive of cardiac function consistent with the prescribed therapy. The electrode combination selected to deliver a cardiac pacing therapy may be more associated with the one or more first parameters supportive of cardiac function consistent with the prescribed therapy and less associated with the one or more second parameters inconsistent with cardiac function. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268019 | ELECTRICAL STIMULATION PROGRAMMING - In one example, the disclosure relates to a method comprising receiving at least one electrical stimulation parameter value defining electrical stimulation for delivery via one or more electrodes to a tissue site, and determining, via one or more processors, a volume of sub-activation threshold impact for tissue from the delivery of the electrical stimulation to the tissue site. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268020 | SYSTEM FOR NERVE SENSING AND STIMULATION EMPLOYING MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAY - A nerve stimulation system includes a pulse generator and implantable lead. The pulse generator includes a sensing module and a pace circuit. The lead has an electrode array near the distal end and a connector at the proximal end for connection to the pulse generator. Conductors in the lead electrically connect the electrode array with the sensing module and pace circuit. The electrode array includes a first pair of small electrodes and a large electrode close to each other. The small electrodes and large electrode are physically separated from each other by insulative spaces extending generally transversely to a longitudinal axis of the lead. When the conductors are in electrical communication with the sensing module and pace circuit, the first pair of small electrodes are in electrical communication with both the sensing module and the pace circuit and the large electrode is in electrical communication with the pace circuit only. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268021 | METHOD FOR ACHIEVING LOW-BACK SPINAL CORD STIMULATION WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT SIDE-EFFECTS - A method for treating an ailment of a patient using at least one electrode implanted within a spinal column of the patient at a T4-T6 spinal nerve level. The method comprises increasing an activation threshold of a side-effect exhibiting neural structure relative to the activation threshold of a dorsal column (DC) nerve fiber of the patient, and applying electrical stimulation energy to the DC nerve fiber via the at least one electrode while the activation threshold of the neural structure is increased, thereby treating the ailment while minimizing stimulation of the neural structure. Another method comprises applying electrical stimulation energy to the spinal column of the patient via the plurality of electrodes, thereby generating a medio-lateral electrical field relative to the spinal column of the patient and treating the ailment. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268022 | ACTIVITY SENSING FOR STIMULATOR CONTROL - The disclosure describes a system that measures the distance between one or more electrodes and tissue of a patient, and controls one or more parameters of the stimulation delivered to the tissue by the electrodes based on the measured distance. The system controls the measurement of the distance between the electrodes and the tissue as a function of activity of the patient. The system uses, for example, a piezoelectric transducer to sense activity of the patient, and may determine whether or how frequently to measure the distance between electrodes and tissue based on the sensed physical activity. A piezoelectric transducer may be used both to sense activity and to measure the distance between the electrodes and the tissue. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268023 | TIBIAL NERVE STIMULATION - An implantable stimulation device comprises one or more electrodes, a receiving antenna coil, a transmitting antenna coil and a control circuit. The receiving antenna coil is in a first layer, the transmitting antenna coil is in a second layer and the control circuit is in a third layer between the first and second layers. The control circuit is configured to receive signals using the receiving antenna coil, transmit signals using the transmitting antenna coil, and deliver stimulation signals to the one or more electrodes. The receiving antenna coil, the transmitting antenna coil and the control circuit are contained in a hermetically sealed container. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268024 | Simultaneous-Script Execution - The present application discloses systems and methods for engaging in a peer approach to script execution. In accordance with at least one embodiment of the disclosed systems and methods, a hearing prosthesis receives two scripts. Each script defines a different set of instructions to be carried out by the hearing prosthesis. In one embodiment, the command module receives one script and the stimulation module receives the other script. In such an embodiment, each module executes the script at substantially the same time. Furthermore, when one module encounters portions of the script that are somewhat time sensitive (e.g., a portion of a script that dictates to receive a transmission from the other module), the module will pause execution of the script and wait for execution of the other script to catch up. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268025 | Verifying Correct Operation of an Implantable Neurostimulator Device Using Current Distribution Circuitry - Monitoring circuitry for an implantable stimulator device is disclosed. A switching matrix allows current from a current source to be distributed to any of a plurality of electrodes. A voltage drop across the active switches in the switch matrix is monitored and is compared to an expected voltage based upon the amplitude of the current and the known on resistance of the switch. If the monitored and expected voltages differ significantly, then a failure condition can be inferred, and an appropriate action can be taken, such shutting down stimulation. Using the already-existing switches in the switching matrix in this fashion is beneficial because it allows the current through the electrodes to be monitored without providing additional structures in the therapeutic current path, which would increase complexity and add unwanted resistance. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268026 | NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING STIMULATION PROGRAMS - A device for use with a stimulation system comprises a user interface for receiving input from a user, displaying graphical parameter objects respectively corresponding to stimulation parameter sets, and displaying graphical program objects corresponding to stimulation programs. The device further comprises a controller/processor for selecting a graphical parameter object, dragging the graphical parameter object, dropping the graphical parameter object into a graphical program object, and storing the stimulation parameter set corresponding to the graphical parameter object in association with the stimulation program corresponding to the graphical program object. The user interface may further display graphical program objects corresponding to stimulation programs, and a graphical schedule object. The controller/processor may select a graphical program object, drag the graphical program object, drop the graphical program object into a time period of the graphical schedule object, and store the time period in association with the stimulation program corresponding to the graphical program object. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268027 | AUTOMATIC BAROREFLEX MODULATION BASED ON CARDIAC ACTIVITY - An aspect relates to a system for providing baroreflex stimulation. An embodiment of the system comprises a cardiac activity monitor to sense cardiac activity and provide a signal indicative of the cardiac activity, and a baroreflex stimulator. The stimulator includes a pulse generator and a modulator. The pulse generator provides a baroreflex stimulation signal adapted to provide a baroreflex therapy. The modulator receives the signal indicative of the cardiac activity and modulates the baroreflex stimulation signal based on the signal indicative of the cardiac activity to change the baroreflex therapy from a first baroreflex therapy to a second baroreflex therapy. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268028 | Diversity Antennas for Neurostimulator Programming Devices - The present disclosure involves a programmer configured to program an implanted medical device. The programmer includes a circuit board and first and second wireless communication devices located on the circuit board. The first wireless communication device is configured to operate in a first frequency band. The second wireless communication device is configured to operate in a second frequency band different from the first frequency band. The first and second wireless communication devices are each configured to communicate wirelessly with the implanted medical device. The programmer includes a first group of antennas coupled to the first wireless communication device. The antennas in the first group have first different positions on the circuit board. The programmer includes a second group of antennas coupled to the second wireless communication device. The antennas in the second group have second different positions on the circuit board. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268029 | Implantable Transponder Systems and Methods - A method and system for providing electrical stimulation to tissue includes implanting one or more battery-free micro-transponders having spiral antennas into tissue. Energy is provided wirelessly to the plurality of micro-transponders. Tissue is stimulated using the energy. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268030 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING NEURAL STIMULATION DURING DISORDERED BREATHING - A neural stimulation system controls the delivery of neural stimulation using a respiratory signal as a therapy feedback input. The respiratory signal is used to increase the effectiveness of the neural stimulation, such as vagal nerve stimulation, while decreasing potentially adverse side effects in respiratory functions. In one embodiment, the neural stimulation system detects apnea and, in response, adjusts the delivery of the neural stimulation pulses and/or delivers a respiratory therapy treating the detected apnea. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268031 | OPTICAL APPARATUS FOR SKIN TREATMENT, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPTICAL APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR SKIN TREATMENT - The present invention relates to an optical apparatus for skin treatment and to a method for controlling the optical apparatus. The optical apparatus includes a radiating part for radiating light generated in a light-generation part onto a target position of the skin, a cooling part for spraying cooling gas onto the target position to cool the surface of the skin, and a control part for controlling operations of the radiating part and cooling part. The control part controls the radiating part and the cooling part such that the radiating part radiates a first light onto the target position, the cooling part sprays the cooling gas onto the target position, and then the radiating part radiates a second light onto the target position | 2013-10-10 |
20130268032 | HOME USE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING SKIN CONDITIONS - Skin tissue is subjected to thermal energy that creates heating of the area being treated causing pores and follicle ducts to open so that excess oil, sebum, fatty deposits, or other unwanted deposits can be removed. A vacuum device is used to direct suction to the treated skin area helping to remove the unwanted deposits. Patterned thermal modification of tissue is used to expedite healing and minimize pain. The heating is controlled so that no skin tissue is damaged while still providing enough heat to the skin to alter the flow of sebum and destroy bacteria in the treated area. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268033 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light therapy device ( | 2013-10-10 |
20130268034 | PHOTOTHERAPY APPARATUS - Provided is a phototherapy apparatus capable of applying appropriate treatment. Specifically, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a phototherapy apparatus capable of easily supplying adequate treatment light even when a region to be treated is a bent region like finger joints of a patient having severe rheumatoid arthritis, thus making it possible to apply appropriate treatment. This phototherapy apparatus is configured to include: a light guide including a first surface on which an affected part is placed and a second surface on a back surface side of the first surface; a light source that outputs therapeutic light to enter an inside of the light guide body; and a light guide member that has softness and surface tackiness and is disposed on a part of the first surface. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268035 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING LIPID CONTENT OF ADIPOCYTES IN A BODY - A system is provided for reducing lipid content of adipocytes in a body. The system includes an optical device configured to illuminate a region of the body at a selective peak wavelength and at a selective power density for a selective time period. The system also includes a controller connected to the optical device to determine the selective wavelength, the selective power density and the selective time period to stimulate lipolysis in the adipocytes. A system is also provided for reducing pain in the body. A method is also provided for reducing lipid content of adipocytes in the body. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268036 | Apparatus and Method of Treating a Vein with Heat Energy - A method of delivering therapy to a vein. In one embodiment, the method includes the following steps: inserting a structural sheath into the vein, the structural sheath being configured to prevent collapse of the vein due to spasm or via the administration of tumescent anesthesia; advancing a vapor delivery shaft into the catheter sheath; positioning a vapor delivery tip of the vapor delivery shaft distally of the catheter sheath; and delivering vapor to the vein through the vapor delivery tip to, e.g., shrink the vein with the vapor. The invention also includes a vapor delivery catheter system adapted to perform the method. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268037 | ELECTRICAL LEAD WITH COUPLING FEATURES - An electrical lead including a coupling feature thereon to secure an implantation tool thereto is disclosed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268038 | Electrode Assembly - An electrode assembly includes a substantially porous element configured to be coupled to an electrode for delivery of electrical current to a patient in a neurostimulation procedure. The substantially porous material defining a contact surface, of which at least a portion contacts the patient during the neurostimulation procedure. A first insulating member is coupled to the substantially porous element and exposed at the contact surface to prevent a portion of the contact surface from contacting the patient to deliver the electrical current during the neurostimulation procedure. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268039 | Package for an Implantable Device - The present invention is an improved hermetic package for implantation in the human body. The implantable device of the present invention includes an eclectically non-conductive bass including electrically conductive vias through the substrate. A circuit is flip-chip bonded to a subset of the vias. A second circuit is wire bonded to another subset of the vias. Finally, a cover is bonded to the substrate such that the cover, substrate and vias form a hermetic package. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS HAVING MULTI-LEAD-ELEMENT LEAD BODIES - A lead for providing electrical stimulation of patient tissue includes a distal lead element, at least two proximal lead elements, and a junction coupling the distal lead element to each of the at least two proximal lead elements. The distal lead element includes a plurality of electrodes and a plurality of conductive wires coupled to the plurality of electrodes and extending along a longitudinal axis of the distal lead element. Each of the at least two proximal lead elements includes a plurality of terminals and a plurality of conductive wires coupled to the plurality of terminals and extending along a longitudinal axis of the proximal lead element. The junction includes a circuit arrangement electrically coupling each of the conductive wires of the distal lead element to at least one of the conductive wires of at least one of the at least two proximal lead elements. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268041 | ELECTRICAL LEAD PLACEMENT SYSTEM - Electrical lead positioning systems, devices, and methods are disclosed. Systems include an implantation tool having a malleable portion to allow a user to customize the configuration of the implantation tool to navigate to the target site of a patient's body. Electrical leads are also provided with retention features to secure the implantation tool to the lead during use. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268042 | LEADLESS CARDIAC STIMULATION SYSTEMS - Various configurations of systems that employ leadless electrodes to provide pacing therapy are provided. In one example, a system that provides multiple sites for pacing of myocardium of a heart includes wireless pacing electrode assemblies that are implantable at sites proximate the myocardium using a percutaneous, transluminal, catheter delivery system. Also disclosed are various configurations of such systems, wireless electrode assemblies, and delivery catheters for delivering and implanting the electrode assemblies. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268043 | Stimulating Device - An implantable apparatus, such as a inner ear prosthetic hearing implant, and a method for delivering neuron firing threshold-reducing stimuli to a neural network of an implantee are provided. The apparatus comprises a stimulator device that generates stimulation signals, and an electrode array that receives the stimulation signals and delivers the stimuli to the neural network of the implantee in response to the signals. The stimuli delivered to the implantee facilitates and/or controls the production and/or release of naturally occurring agents into the neural network to reduce the firing thresholds of neurons. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268044 | DURABLE STENT GRAFT WITH TAPERED STRUTS AND STABLE DELIVERY METHODS AND DEVICES - Some embodiments relate in part to endovascular prostheses and methods of deploying same. Embodiments may be directed more specifically to stent grafts and methods of making and deploying same within the body of a patient. Stent embodiments may include tapered struts for an even distribution of strain. Stent embodiments may also include portions which are enlarged in a circumferential direction which may be configured to stabilize the stent in a constrained state. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268045 | SEGMENTED SCAFFOLDS AND DELIVERY THEREOF FOR PERIPHERAL APPLICATIONS - Segmented scaffolds composed of disconnected scaffold segments are disclosed. System of and methods for delivery of the segmented scaffolds are disclosed. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268046 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING OR OCCLUDING A PHYSIOLOGICAL OPENING OR CAVITY - Implantable devices for placement at a cavity or opening such as an aneurysm are disclosed. The implantable devices, in a deployed condition, have a generally inverted U-shaped profile with a curved or angled framework support structure sized and configured for placement in proximity to tissue surrounding the opening and anchoring legs extending proximally from the framework structure sized and configured to contact the wall of a neighboring lumen at opposed locations. Occlusive and semi-occlusive membranes may be associated with the framework support structure and deployed over the opening to provide exclusion of the opening and flow diversion. Proximal anchoring segments providing additional lumen wall surface area contact for the implantable device following deployment may be incorporated. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268047 | Multi-Stent and Multi-Balloon Apparatus for Treating Bifurcations and Methods of Use - A system for treating a bifurcated vessel comprises a first delivery catheter and a second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter carries a first stent comprised of a proximal stent and a distal stent. The first delivery catheter also has a first elongate shaft, a proximal expandable member with the proximal stent disposed thereover, and a distal expandable member with the distal stent disposed thereover. The proximal and distal expandable members are independently expandable of one another. The second delivery catheter carries a second stent. The second delivery catheter also has a second elongate shaft, and a second expandable member with the second stent disposed thereover. The second expandable member is independently expandable of the proximal and the distal expandable members. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268048 | DELIVERY CATHETER FOR ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE - Some embodiments relate in part to endovascular prostheses and delivery catheter systems and methods for deploying same. Embodiments may be directed more specifically to graft bodies having self-expanding members, including inflatable graft bodies, and catheters and methods for deploying same within the body of a patient. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268049 | Handle for Delivering Medical Device - A handle for delivering a medical device comprises a housing having therein a wheel, a rack, and a catheter member. The wheel comprises a pinion gear that selectively engages gear teeth on the rack. The rack is selectively engaged and disengaged from the pinion gear in order to reduce the force necessary to manually pull the rack. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268050 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING A CEREBRAL VESSEL - The present invention is directed to methods and devices for accessing a cerebral vessel. The system includes a support catheter, which can be advanced into small and tortuous vessels. By advancing the support catheter nearer to the obstruction then can be achieved with conventional guide catheters, the support catheter reduces the likelihood vessel compression and collapse when manipulating a working catheter. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268051 | STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system includes: a stent having a proximal end; a support including the stent engaged thereon, having a longitudinal axis and being equipped with a stop against which the proximal end is applied; a sheath having a distal end, which can slide relative to the support and stop, between a distal overlap position of the stent and a proximal release position for deploying the stent, and a first inflatable balloon situated between the support and stent, including a distal portion that protrudes past the distal end, on the distal side thereof when the latter is in the distal position, and having, on the distal side, a transverse section larger than or equal to that of the sheath, the distal end situated back from the distal end in the proximal direction, and situated opposite the distal portion, such that the distal portion protrudes partially past the distal end of the sheath. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268052 | Stent Graft Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and associated surgical method for repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms is disclosed. The apparatus includes first and second stent grafts made from a metal form structure in combination with a flexible fabric, and a flexible guidewire detachably attached to the first stent graft. The first stent graft has an upper tubular body which defines an inlet, and a lower bifurcation which includes a first tubular leg defining a first outlet, and a second tubular leg defining a second outlet. The method includes advancing the first stent graft through one iliac artery and deploying it in the aorta, advancing a guidewire engagement device distally through the other iliac artery and pulling the flexible guidewire into the other iliac artery, advancing a guide catheter over the flexible guidewire into the second tubular leg of the first stent graft, replacing the flexible guide wire with a stiffer guide wire through the guide catheter, and advancing a catheter delivery system provided with a second stent graft over the stiffer guide wire into the second tubular leg of the first stent graft. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268053 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device has a plurality of sections, sized for deployment in a blood vessel, that is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. Each section has a plurality of interconnected struts that define a waist, a proximal face, and a distal face. Each face comprises (i) a plurality of distal strut portions extending proximally from a distal side of the face, (ii) a plurality of proximal strut portions extending distally from a proximal side of the face, and (iii) a plurality of sub-struts, wherein, from each proximal strut portion, two of the sub-struts each extend to a different one of the distal strut portions. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268054 | Bioabsorbable Polymeric Medical Device - In embodiments there is described a cardiovascular tube-shaped lockable and expandable bioabsorbable scaffold having a low immunogenicity manufactured from a crystallizable bioabsorbable polymer composition or blend. | 2013-10-10 |
20130268055 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR IMPLANTATION INTO LUMINAL STRUCTURES - Stents may comprise a bioabsorbable polymer and a plurality of circumferential elements. Circumferential elements that are adjacent to one another may form an adjacent pair that is connected by one or more first connection elements and one or more second connection elements. In some embodiments, the circumferential elements may be formed from undulations having a sinusoidal pattern. The first and second connection elements and portions of the circumferential elements may form a substantially helical pattern across the longitudinal axis of the stent. In one embodiment, the first connection element may include one or more radiopaque markers. In some embodiments, the second connection elements may be curvilinear and may become substantially linear after the expansion of the stent. Curvilinear second connection elements may facilitate the expansion of the stent radially while overall length of the stent remains substantially constant. | 2013-10-10 |