42nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140309586 | INJECTION DEVICE FOR SOFT-TISSUE AUGMENTATION FILLERS, BIOACTIVE AGENTS AND OTHER BIOCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS IN LIQUID OR GEL FORM - Described herein are injection devices capable of automatically injecting substances into the soft tissue of a patient. The devices can inject low to high viscosity materials at predetermined, user selected injection rates, allowing the operator more control than a traditional syringe. The devices can allow mixing of more than one substance and/or reconstitution of a solid substance for injection. The injection devices described herein can allow the operator to easily inject one or more low to high viscosity liquid or gel soft-tissue augmentation fillers, one or more drugs, one or more other biocompatible materials, or combinations thereof. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309587 | TUBE CONTINUUM ROBOT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TUBE HAVING ANISOTROPIC PATTERNS - Disclosed herein are a tube continuum robot and a method for manufacturing a tube. More particularly, disclosed are a tube continuum robot and a method for manufacturing a tube, which is used in the tube continuum robot having a plurality of overlapping tubes and has anisotropic patterns for controlling the bending rigidity and torsional rigidity of the tube. In an embodiment, a tube continuum robot has a plurality of overlapping tubes, one or more of the plurality of overlapping tubes having a curved shape, wherein a plurality of anisotropic patterns are formed on the outer circumferential surface of the one or more tubes along the lengthwise or circumferential direction of the tubes. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309588 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIMITING THE USE OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE - The current invention relates to a method for detecting a limit of use of a medical device comprising the steps of starting a timer of a medical device when said medical device is used for the first time, detecting the limit of use of the medical device and indicating the limit of use of the medical device. The technical problem of providing a method and a medical device, the safety of which is further increased and at the same time the limit of use is not prematurely induced is solved by a generic method wherein the limit of use is reached when at least one of a first criterion and a second criterion is met, wherein the first criterion is that the timer reaches or exceeds a time limit and wherein the second criterion is that at least one operation of a drive train of said medical device reaches or exceeds a limit. The technical problem is further solved by a medical device for performing a method according to the invention. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309589 | FLUID INJECTION DEVICE AND CLOGGING DETECTING METHOD - A fluid injection device includes a pump which causes fluid to fluctuate, a fluid receiving member which includes a space for receiving at least a part of the fluctuated fluid, and a penetration hole which penetrates to the space, a film-like member which is provided on the penetration hole, and a sensor which detects a change of the film-like member. Rigidity of the fluid receiving member is higher than rigidity of the film-like member. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309590 | NEEDLE ARRAY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A fluid delivery device includes an array of needles, each in fluid communication with a respective reservoir. Respective actuators are coupled so as to be operable to drive fluid from the reservoirs via needle ports. Each needle can have a plurality of ports, and the ports can be arranged to deliver a substantially equal amount of fluid at any given location along its length. A driver is coupled to the actuators to selectively control the rate, volume, and direction of flow of fluid through the needles. The device can simultaneously deliver a plurality of fluid agents along respective axes in solid tissue in vivo. If thereafter resected, the tissue can be sectioned for evaluation of an effect of each agent on the tissue, and based on the evaluation, candidate agents selected or deselected for clinical trials or therapy, and subjects selected or deselected for clinical trials or therapeutic treatment. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309591 | Auto-Injection Device - The present invention relates to an autoinjector device ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309592 | ADAPTABLE OBTURATOR FOR VARIOUS SIZED TROCARS - Surgical access systems and obturators for or used in surgical access systems are provided. The obturator is configured to operate or accommodate the use of at least two different sized trocars. The outer diameter of the adaptable obturator when inserted into a trocar compresses from an initial condition to a compressed condition to match the inner diameter of the trocar. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309593 | INFUSION SET WITH IMPROVED BORE CONFIGURATION - An infusion set for use with a fluid infusion device is provided. The infusion set can include a mount including a projection having a bore. The projection can be surrounded at least partially by a recess defined through a surface of the mount, and the mount can include at least one rib that spans the recess. The infusion set can include a fluid outlet coupled to at least a portion of the bore of the projection and a coupling device to couple the infusion set to a user. The coupling device can be coupled to the surface and the at least one rib of the mount. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309594 | SYRINGE - A syringe ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309595 | NERVE BLOCKING INDWELLING CATHETER NEEDLE WITH RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A nerve blocking indwelling catheter needle with a resistance measurement device comprises a needle core ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309596 | Needle Assembly, Drug Delivery Device and Needle Dispenser - Described is a needle assembly comprising a needle hub adapted to mount at least one medical needle. According to the invention, the needle hub is designed as a releasable clamping element which interchangeably holds the medical needle wherein the releasable clamping element is adapted to mount the medical needle in a non-positive locking manner and/or a positive locking manner in a holding position. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309597 | APPLICATOR FOR DELIVERING A SINGLE DOSE OF MEDICINE TO AN INNER CANAL OF AN EAR - An applicator for delivering a single dose of medicine into an inner canal of a person using a finger is disclosed. In one embodiment, the applicator includes a body having an open end and a closed end. A substantially solid compounded medicine is attached to the outer surface of the closed end of the body. The substantially solid compounded medicine melts to a liquid when disposed within the inner canal of the ear. A projection extends outwardly from the closed end of the body, with the compounded medicine surrounding the projection. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309598 | OSMOTICALLY ACTIVE VAGINAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the field of drug delivery systems. More particularly, the invention relates to osmotically active intravaginal delivery systems for the controlled release of therapeutically active substances to the vaginal cavity. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309599 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING INTRAOCULAR SUBSTANCES - This disclosure relates generally to an injection device having a plunger configured to advance a distance into a container of material, such as a viscoelastic container; a trigger mechanism configured upon an actuation of the trigger mechanism to apply a first force to a spring element; and the spring element coupled to the plunger and configured to apply a second force to the plunger and which is configured to prevent exceeding a threshold maximum force applied to the container. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309600 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING LEAKS IN A NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM - Leak location devices and methods of using leak location devices that can be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a leak location device can include a microphone for detecting sound pressure produced by a leak. Detected sound pressure can be compared to a threshold, which can correspond to background or ambient sound pressure. Background or ambient sound pressure can correspond to sound produced by a negative pressure source. The leak detection device can include a display configured to visually depict the detected sound, and a light source which creates a visual depiction of the coverage angle of the microphone. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309601 | REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TISSUE SITE THAT INCLUDES A FISTULA - Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed that involve a fistula-isolating device for use when reduced pressure is applied to a wound bed having a fistula. In one instance, the fistula-isolating device includes an adjustable passageway member and a perimeter member that contracts under reduced pressure and that automatically accommodates wound beds of different heights. In another instance, the fistula-isolating device involves a body shaped as a frustro-conical body that is readily sized for different depth wound beds. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309602 | SLEEVES, MANIFOLDS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE TO A SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE SITE - The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods for applying reduced pressure to subcutaneous tissue site. In one illustrative embodiment, the apparatus includes a sleeve adapted for placement at a subcutaneous tissue site. The sleeve is further adapted to receive a manifold. The sleeve may also have an opening operable to transfer reduced pressure from the manifold to the subcutaneous tissue site. In one embodiment, the apparatus may also include a manifold that is insertable into the sleeve. The manifold may include at least one aperture, and may be operable to deliver reduced pressure to the subcutaneous tissue site via at least one aperture. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309603 | MEDICAL BAG WITH A CLOSING ASSEMBLY - A medical device for use in collecting bodily waste material includes a main pouch ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309604 | Closure System for an Ostomy Pouch and Related Methods - An ostomy closure is disclosed for sealing an ostomy pouch after use and removal from an ostomy mounting plate. The ostomy closure may comprise a flexible storage bag having a bag base and a bag opening and define a bag chamber. The bag base may couple to an exterior surface of the ostomy pouch. The bag opening may retract over the ostomy pouch and define a bag pouch enclosure for encapsulating the ostomy pouch within the bag chamber to prevent leakage of contents within the ostomy pouch from and through flexible storage bag upon being securely sealed at an opened end. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309605 | TAMPON HAVING SATURATION INDICATOR - An improved absorbent hygiene article, such as a tampon, has a detachably connected saturation indicator. The saturation indicator is calibrated, and preferably indicates the degree of saturation of the corresponding article by staining or swelling. One may check saturation of the hygiene article through various means including visual or tactile inspection of the indicator after it has been pulled out of the article. In this manner it is possible, without having to remove the article, to determine whether or not it is advisable to change the article. In one embodiment, the saturation indicator is detachably connected to the underlying article by an adhesive that releases when it becomes moist. In this manner the inability to easily remove the indicator is, in itself, an indication of lack of saturation beyond a predetermined threshold. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309606 | Absorbent Article Containing A Particulate Superabsorbent Polymer Composition Having Improved Stability - The present invention relates to an absorbent article containing a topsheet; backsheet; an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet, the absorbent core comprising a particulate superabsorbent polymer composition having improved stability comprising a polymer comprising from about 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt % of a neutralized aluminum salt solution applied to the surface of a particulate superabsorbent polymer composition; wherein an aqueous solution of the neutralized aluminum salt has a pH value from about 5.5 to about 8 and the particulate superabsorbent polymer composition has an original Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability (FSGBP) of about 20×10 | 2014-10-16 |
20140309607 | Absorbent Article Containing A Particulate Superabsorbent Polymer Composition Having Improved Stability - The present invention relates to an absorbent article containing a particulate superabsorbent polymer composition having improved stability comprising a polymer comprising from about 0.01 wt % to about 5 wt % of a neutralized aluminum salt solution applied to the surface of a particulate superabsorbent polymer; wherein an aqueous solution of the neutralized aluminum salt has a pH value from about 5.5 to about 8 and the particulate superabsorbent polymer composition has a mean particle size distribution of from 300 to 400 μm, an original Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability (FSGBP) of about 20×10 | 2014-10-16 |
20140309608 | SUBSTRATES HAVING IMPROVED CROCKFASTNESS - An ink-printed substrate comprising a substrate and water-based ink composition printed on the substrate, wherein the ink-printed substrate has an average crockfastness of at least about 2.5 or greater. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309609 | HEMOSTATIC DRESSING - A medical dressing for trauma injuries is disclosed. The dressing includes a base, a porous foam layer and a protective film. The base has a muffling side. The porous foam layer is partially attached on the muffling side. The protective film covers the muffling side and the porous foam layer. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309610 | Drug Delivery Device Comprising Silicon-Based Carrier Particles - This application provides a device for delivering a beneficial substance to a patient. The device comprises a shell enclosing a plurality of carrier particles. The carrier particles are porous, and a beneficial substance, such as a drug, is disposed in the pores. The drug can diffuse out of the pores, into the interior of the device, and then through at least one permeable portion of the shell. This application also provides methods of making and using these devices. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309611 | BLOOD TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Dialysis systems comprising actuators that cooperate to perform dialysis functions and sensors that cooperate to monitor dialysis functions are disclosed. According to one aspect, such a hemodialysis system comprises a user interface model layer, a therapy layer, below the user interface model layer, and a machine layer below the therapy layer. The user interface model layer is configured to manage the state of a graphical user interface and receive inputs from a graphical user interface. The therapy layer is configured to run state machines that generate therapy commands based at least in part on the inputs from the graphical user interface. The machine layer is configured to provide commands for the actuators based on the therapy commands. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309612 | Infusion Pump System and Related Methods - An infusion pump system including an infusion tubing for delivering a fluid, a heat exchanger cartridge in fluid communication with the infusion tubing and removably coupled to at least one thermal element for heating or cooling the fluid, a motor driven pump in mechanical communication with the infusion tubing and configured to pump the fluid through the infusion tubing and the heat exchanger cartridge, and a central controller in electrical communication with the motor driven pump and the at least one thermal element. The central controller is configured to selectively deliver the fluid to a patient without heating or cooling the fluid by causing the motor driven pump to pump the fluid through the infusion tubing and the heat exchanger cartridge while the thermal element is off. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309613 | METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AN OCULAR DISEASE IN A SUBJECT - The present invention relates to a method for treating an ocular disease in a subject comprising the steps consisting of i) delivering a pharmaceutical composition formulated with a therapeutic nucleic acid of interest into the suprachoroidal space of the diseased eye and ii) exposing the region where the pharmaceutical composition was delivered to an electrical field. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309614 | Clustering of Recorded Patient Neurological Activity to Determine Length of a Neurological Event - Apparatus and method detect a detection cluster that is associated with a neurological event, such as a seizure, of a nervous system disorder and update therapy parameters that are associated with a treatment therapy. The occurrence of the detection cluster is detected when the maximal ratio exceeds an intensity threshold. If the maximal ratio drops below the intensity threshold for a time interval that is less than a time threshold and subsequently rises above the intensity threshold, the subsequent time duration is considered as being associated with the detection cluster rather than being associated with a different detection cluster. Consequently, treatment of the nervous system disorder during the corresponding time period is in accordance with one detection cluster. Treatment therapy may be provided by providing electrical stimulation, drug infusion or a combination. Therapy parameters may be updated for each m | 2014-10-16 |
20140309615 | DISCRETIONARY INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of facilitating delivery of a discretionary dose of insulin to a user includes: enabling the user or a caregiver to specify, via a computer-based user interface, parameters associated with a discretionary delivery of insulin that may be delivered to the user; subsequently receiving data that represents the user's glucose level during a period of time associated with the discretionary delivery; automatically determining, with a computer-based processor, based on the received data, if, when and how much discretionary insulin should be delivered to the user during the period of time associated with the discretionary delivery; delivering insulin to the user during the period of time associated with the discretionary delivery according to the automatic determination; and delivering insulin to the user with the insulin delivery device according to a non-discretionary insulin delivery schedule unless a discretionary insulin delivery mode has been triggered. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309616 | SIMULATED MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PRODUCE AN AUDIBLE OUTPUT - An apparatus includes a simulated medicament delivery device and an electronic circuit system. The simulated medicament delivery device includes a housing, and is devoid of a medicament delivery mechanism that causes a medicament to be delivered. The electronic circuit system is coupled to the housing and includes an audible output device and a cover. The housing of the medicament delivery device and the cover of the electronic circuit system collectively define an acoustic enclosure. The audible output device is configured to be disposed within the acoustic enclosure. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309617 | FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL - In accordance with another embodiment, a controller in a fluid delivery system initiates drawing fluid into a chamber of a diaphragm pump. During a delivery phase of pumping the fluid in the chamber to a target recipient, the controller applies pressure to the chamber. At multiple different times during the delivery phase, the controller temporarily discontinues application of the pressure to the chamber to calculate how much of the fluid in the chamber has been pumped to the target recipient. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309618 | Safety Device Actuation System - The present disclosure relates to a safety needle assembly that includes a syringe and a safety mechanism. The safety mechanism includes a housing defining an internal cavity, a shield member at least partially disposed within the internal cavity, and first and second locking members that are configured to selectively engage and maintain the shield member in one or more predetermined positions. The locking members are movable between a locked position, in which the locking members are in engagement with the shield member to substantially prevent axial movement thereof, and a release position, in which the locking members are disengaged from the shield member to permit axial movement thereof. The first and second locking members each include biasing members. The biasing member of the each locking member is positioned to cooperate with the other locking member to normally bias the locking members towards the locked position. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309619 | MECHANICAL LEECH SYSTEM - A mechanical leech system may include a fluid exchange assembly. The fluid exchange assembly may be attached to a patient's target tissue area via suturing or the like, and may be activated to perform blood removal and treatment agent infusion. The fluid exchange assembly may include an inflow pathway for infusion of treatment agents into the tissue area, and an outflow pathway for removal of blood. The outflow pathway may be sized and/or shaped to promote laminar fluid flow and avoid coagulation. The assembly may include a channel housing, gasket, and base. Needles seated in the assembly may receive blood from a patient and infuse a treatment agent into the patient. The assembly may be connectable to a pump to urge the blood and the treatment agent through the inflow and outflow pathways. A cradle optionally provides protection and storage for the assembly. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309620 | TRANSILLUMINATING OBTURATOR - Methods and devices for placement of a medical device using illumination are disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309621 | Port Catheter Locking System and Method - Systems and methods for securing a catheter to an implantable port are disclosed. The system includes a collar having a catheter gripping protrusion and a port lock cavity. A port having an outlet stem with a constant cross-sectional profile is utilized. The collar is configured to mate with a port lock protrusion connected to the port. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309622 | INFUSION PUMP WITH TEMPERATURE MONITORING - This document discusses, among other things, an apparatus comprising a pump configured to deliver a fluid from a cartridge, a display a temperature sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to compare a temperature within the cartridge as measured by the temperature sensor to a threshold temperature and cause the display to display a message relating to temperature when the measured temperature goes beyond the threshold temperature. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309623 | SELECTIVE SURFACE MODIFICATION OF CATHETER TUBING - A catheter shaft and methods for making and using the same. The catheter shaft may include a core portion, a cap portion, and one or more lumens. The cap portion may be disposed on or over a section of the core portion and define a region with a different exterior or interior surface characteristic. For example, the cap portion may define a lubricious region along the catheter shaft. Manufacturing the catheter shaft may include a modified co-extrusion process that incorporates a flow valve on at least one of the material supply lines so that the supply line can be regulated by a user. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309624 | Stylet Apparatuses and Methods of Manufacture - An elongated medical device includes a core element, a polymer member, a closure element, and a permanent magnetic element. The core element may have a distal region including a first region with a diameter greater than a diameter of a second region, the second region distal of the first region and terminating at a core element distal end. The polymer member may be circumferentially disposed about an entire length of the core element and extending distal of the core element distal end. The closure element may be affixed to a distal end of the polymer member. The permanent magnetic element may be disposed along the second region proximal to the core element distal end, and may include a plurality of permanent magnetic elements spaced apart along the second region. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309625 | INSERTION DEVICE - An insertion apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: an insertion portion to be inserted into a subject; a bending operation apparatus to be moved by an operator to input an operation instruction; a bending drive section that generates a drive force based on the movement of the bending operation apparatus; a pulling member to be pulled by the drive force from the bending drive section; a bending portion provided in the insertion portion, the bending portion being connected to the pulling member and being bent upon the pulling member being pulled; and a haptic section that connects the pulling member and the bending operation apparatus via an elastic portion. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309626 | SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC MANIPULATOR WITH A UV TACKING MECHANISM - A surgical instrument is provided including a handle portion and a body portion extending distally from the handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the body portion, the end effector assembly including an electromagnetic manipulator in cooperation with an ultraviolet (UV) light source for performing tacking of an implant. In an alternative embodiment, the end effector assembly includes an electromagnetic manipulator in cooperation with at least one tack for performing tacking of an implant. The implant may be a mesh having a ferromagnetic coating activated by the electromagnetic manipulator. The tissue may have a UV coating activated by UV light applied by the UV light source. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309627 | SIDE-FIRING LASER FIBER WITH GLASS FUSED REFLECTOR AND CAPILLARY AND RELATED METHODS - A method and an apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes a reflector and an optical fiber end portion disposed within a capillary for use in side-firing optical fibers. The reflector surface can be coated with a multilayer dielectric coating to increase the amount of side-fired laser energy. An outer member or cap can be used to protect the capillary when being inserted through a catheter or endoscope. The endoscope is then at least partially inserted into a patient's body to provide laser-based medical treatment. Multiple grooves can be defined on an outer surface of the optical fiber buffer layer to increase the surface area and improve the mechanical strength of the coupling between the optical fiber and the capillary. In some embodiments, the outer member or cap can also be coupled to the grooved surface portion of the optical fiber buffer layer. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309628 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FRACTIONAL RF TREATMENT OF THE SKIN - A system and method for treating the skin by heating at least one discrete skin volume, comprising at least one treatment tip reversibly connectable to at least one applicator. The treatment tip comprises one or more electrodes, with the electrodes having one or more spaced apart protruding conducting elements. The protruding conducting elements are characterized by dimensions of height A and hypotenuse B, where the ratio A/B is in a predetermined range, and the protruding conducting elements penetrate the skin surface at discrete locations. The electrodes are configured to apply energy to skin volumes around the discrete locations so as to heat the skin volumes. The applicator comprises an energy generator configured to apply energy to the skin volumes by means of the electrodes and the spaced apart protruding conducting elements. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309629 | Fluid Recirculation Debris Handling System - A device for circulating fluid to a target site within a living body, comprises a longitudinal member including an inlet lumen supplying fluid to the target site and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the target site, the return lumen surrounding the inlet lumen and a screen coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal member, the screen including a plurality of openings extending therethrough from a radially inner surface forming a radially outer wall of a distal portion of the return lumen to an outer surface thereof. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309630 | Thermal Ablation System - A thermal ablation system comprises a fluid handling unit receiving fluid from a fluid source at a first pressure, the fluid handling unit including a heater heating the fluid to a desired temperature and a pump and an introducer including a sheath which, when in an operative position, is received within a hollow organ, the sheath including a delivery lumen introducing fluid heated by the heater to the hollow organ and a return lumen withdrawing fluid from the hollow organ and returning the withdrawn fluid to the console via a return lumen, wherein the pump increases a pressure of the fluid between the fluid source and the delivery lumen of the introducer. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309631 | FLATTENED MESH ABLATION DEVICE - A flattened mesh ablation device for ablating tissue in a body lumen is disclosed. The flattened mesh ablation device includes a flattened mesh with at least one conductor on an edge of the flattened mesh. When the flattened mesh is compressed axially it expands radially to contact the inner surface of the body lumen in a helical pattern. Energy is applied to the conductor ablating tissue proximate the conductor. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309632 | METHODS FOR TISSUE ABLATION MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL AND DEVICES THEREOF - An apparatus comprises a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member configured to be located near a tissue region. An energy source is coupled to first longitudinal member and second longitudinal member. A measuring device is configured to measure at least one characteristic of the tissue region. An energy controller is coupled to the energy source and the measuring device. The energy controller includes a processor coupled to a memory and configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory, comprising initiating a delivery of energy to the tissue region from the energy source. One or more items of data are received from the measuring device based on the delivery of energy to the tissue region. The delivery of energy to the tissue region is adjusted based on the one or more items of data. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309633 | INTERNAL INDIFFERENT ELECTRODE DEVICE FOR USE WITH LESION CREATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING LESIONS USING SAME - An internal indifferent electrode device including a flexible shaft, an energy transmission device adapted to be inserted into the body supported on the shaft, and a connector adapted to mate with the power return connector of a power supply apparatus. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309634 | ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE WITH COLLAPSIBLE DISTAL HEAD ELEMENT - A surgical instrument for bonding body tissue includes a shank and first and second tool elements which are movable relative to each other and include a respective electrode. The electrodes define a minimum distance from each other, are opposed to each other and face each other in an approximating position of the tool elements. The first tool element is arranged or formed at the distal end of the shank, so that a mechanical load of anastomoses of body tissue parts produced by current flow is minimized when removing the surgical instrument. The second tool element is adapted to be brought from an operating position, in which it can be brought into the approximating position, into a removing position, in which a peripheral withdrawing line defined by the electrode of the second tool element is shorter than a peripheral approximating line defined by the electrode in the approximating position. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309635 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument includes a proximal end and a distal end having a jaw member assembly at the distal end including a first jaw member and a second jaw member movable relative thereto. The jaw members can be transferred relative to each other from an opening position into a gripping position in which they are arranged to be closer to each other than in the opening position. Each jaw member has at least one electrode connectable to an electric power source and electrodes of both jaw members being adapted to interact for sealing body tissue held between the jaw members in the gripping position, actuating means for transferring the jaw members from the opening position into the gripping position and means for limiting the closing width of the jaw members, when they are transferred from the opening position into the gripping position. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309636 | INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF PELVIC AND ACETABULAR FRACTURES - Devices for treating a bone and methods of inserting such devices into a bone are disclosed. A device for treating a bone may include a flexible tube, a stiffening mechanism and an actuator. The flexible tube has a distal end and a proximal end. The stiffening mechanism within the flexible tube is configured to cause the flexible tube to become rigid. The actuator is configured to cause the stiffening mechanism to cause the flexible tube to become rigid in response to the actuator being actuated. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309637 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERLOCKING SURGICAL SCREWS AND NAILS - The present invention demonstrates and improved interlocking nail and screw combination to repair fracture bones. The preferred combination uses an hourglass shaped intramedullary nail wherein the larger ends of the nail have holes capable of receiving screws. The holes may, or may not be conical. Further, the holes may or may not be threaded. The surgical screws have a variety of thread patterns, or lack threads. A non-threaded end is believed to improve healing because of a larger core diameter as compared to a comparably sized threaded screw end. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309638 | CUSTOMIZED OSTEOSYNTHESIS ASSEMBLY - Disclosed embodiments relate to a customized assembly of osteosynthesis plates. The customized assembly of osteosynthesis plates is custom-made, for example I-shaped and/or L-shaped and/or cross-shaped and/or crow's-foot-shaped ones which are themselves customized according to the operation to be carried out and the future anatomy of the patient, characterized in that the osteosynthesis plates are connected together by a rod, the rod further comprising two protrusions ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309639 | Osteosynthesis Clip - An osteosynthesis clip having an overall U-shape, comprising two anchor bars and a connecting bar. The connecting bar including a longitudinal opening adapted to assume a closed configuration and an open configuration. The clip comprises a compression piece having a broadly oval-shaped section, housed in the opening. The piece is adapted to be rotated within the opening, thus causing the opening to shift from its closed configuration to at least one the open configuration and vice versa. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309640 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - Methods and apparatus for performing knee arthroplasty, including, but not limited to, bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty, are described herein. Methods and apparatus for preparing a distal femur for a femoral implant as well as methods and apparatus for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are described. These methods and apparatus, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures, while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309641 | TREPHINE - The present invention relates to medical apparatuses and procedures for reconstructing a ligament. There is provided a trephine ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309642 | INSTRUMENT FOR RESHAPING THE HEAD OF A FEMUR - An orthopedic cutting tool for reshaping the end of a femur is described. The cutting tool comprises three separate cutting blades that are positioned within different locations within a housing to reshape the end of the femur to thus receive a femur head prosthetic. The cutting tool forms the reshaped femur end in one cutting motion. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309643 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONING A BONE CUTTING GUIDE - A device for positioning a cutting guide with respect to a bone comprising a body forming the cutting guide or intended to be fixed to the cutting guide; a least two contact members intended to freely contact the bone; and adjustment means for individually varying the relative position of the body with respect to each contact member. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309644 | Patient-Specific-Bone-Cutting Guidance Instruments And Methods - An orthopedic device for cutting or resurfacing an outer bone surface of a bone of a patient includes first and second guides. Each guide has a patient-specific surface preoperatively configured as a negative surface of a portion of the outer bone surface of the bone and a plurality of elongated slots. The elongated slots of the second guide are offset relative to the elongated slots of the first guide and configured for guiding a tool to resurface the outer bone surface. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309645 | DISTAL FEMORAL TRIAL WITH REMOVABLE CUTTING GUIDE - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a distal femoral trial that allows a surgeon to cut the central box geometry of a distal femur using an implant-shaped trial. The trial includes a cutting guide that is removable from the trial and adjustable with respect to the trial. The guide is intended to control the depth and direction of the cutting instruments used to prepare the femur for a posterior stabilized implant. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309646 | INFLATABLE, STEERABLE BALLOON FOR ELEVATION OF TISSUE WITHIN A BODY - An apparatus for elevating tissue within a body, including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end and a central axis defined therethrough, in which the tubular member comprises a first lumen and a second lumen, separately formed therein, a balloon secured to a region of the tubular member, in which a region of the tubular member is engagable with an injection mechanism, in which the engaged injection mechanism is engagable to be in communication with the first lumen of the tubular member, and in which the first lumen of the tubular member provides a path to an interior of the balloon. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309647 | Minimally Invasive Cement Delivery System Retainer - A system for performing a minimally invasive surgical procedure comprises a cannula, a bone filler material delivery nozzle for performing the procedure through the cannula, and a retainer for securing the delivery nozzle relative to the cannula. The retainer eliminates the need to manually stabilize and position the delivery nozzle during the procedure, thereby allowing the physician to perform the procedure outside of the fluoroscopic radiation field used to visualize the procedure location. The retainer can be attached to the cannula, and can provide either selective or constant clamping force onto the delivery nozzle. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309648 | REAM SLEEVE AND METHOD FOR USE THEREWITH - A sleeve to create a bore in a bone comprising a tube adapted to receive a reamer. A protuberance is provided on a side at the distal end of the tube and extends distally of the tube, A hand-holdable element is joined to the proximal end of the tube. The protuberance can be inserted into an opening in the bone to facilitate alignment of the reamer with the bone. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309649 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A WATER JET - A water jet instrument may be used for manually performing eye surgery such as, cataract, or perform micro-surgery (remove cartilage), or any emulsification technique. The water jet instrument may be manually controlled or controlled by a system with a robotic control. The water jet apparatus defines a jet cutting area that is based at least in part on a flow rate meter and a feedback loop. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309650 | INFUSION SLEEVE WITH DISTENDABLE PORT - A phacoemulsification irrigation sleeve having a body configured to operatively connect to a phacoemulsification needle. The body has proximal and distal ends and defines a passageway for liquid. A first irrigation port is formed in the body between its proximal and distal ends. The body is slit to define a first flap configured to swing away from the first irrigation port in response to pressure of fluid flowing in the passageway to thereby reduce resistance of fluid flow through the first irrigation port. The first flap, when swung away from the first irrigation port, is oriented to direct fluid flowing through the first irrigation port in a direction from the proximal end of the body toward the distal end of the body. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309651 | Tissue Harvesting - The present disclosure relates to a tissue collection apparatus. The tissue collection apparatus comprises a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first filter disposed within the housing, a second filter disposed within the housing, the second filter configured to isolate tissue particles of a desired size that pass through the first filter under the application of an aspiration force applied through the housing. A method of harvesting tissue is also disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309652 | Tissue Harvesting - The present disclosure relates to a tissue collection apparatus. The tissue collection apparatus comprises a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a first filter disposed within the housing, a second filter disposed within the housing, the second filter configured to isolate tissue particles of a desired size that pass through the first filter under the application of an aspiration force applied through the housing. A method of harvesting tissue is also disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309653 | ARTERIAL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING EMBOLIC DEBRIS - An arterial device, system and method are provided for use with a patient undergoing a cardiac procedure. The system is configured for enabling one or more arterial devices to be accommodated in the aorta of the patient in use of the system, and a perfusion lumen arrangement provides therethrough a target perfusion flow into the aorta having a target perfusion flow rate that is significantly greater than a nominal perfusion flow rate, by an excess perfusion flow rate. A suction lumen arrangement provides therethrough a suction flow out of the aorta at a suction flow rate. The target perfusion flow rate and the suction flow rate may be concurrently and selectively controlled to cause embolic debris that may be present in the aorta to be diverted to the suction inlet, while providing the nominal flow rate to the body circulation of the patient. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309655 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING KIDNEY STONES - A system for removing a kidney stone from a ureter may include: an elongate, flexible, outer shaft having a distal end configured to be advanced into the ureter and a proximal end; an elongate, flexible, inner shaft extending through at least part of the outer shaft; an expandable stone retention member extending through at least part of the inner shaft and moveable along the longitudinal axis relative to the inner shaft; an elongate, flexible camera positioned coaxially within the retention member shaft, such that a distal end of the camera is located at or near a distal end of the inner shaft; and a handle coupled with the proximal end of the outer shaft, a proximal end of the inner shaft, and a proximal end of the retention member shaft. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309656 | METHOD FOR REMOVING KIDNEY STONES - A method for removing a kidney stone from a ureter may involve: advancing a distal end of an elongate, flexible kidney stone removal device into the ureter to a location near the kidney stone; advancing an expandable stone retention member out of an inner shaft of the device; visualizing at least part of the stone retention member with a camera disposed coaxially within the stone retention member; trapping the kidney stone in the stone retention member; surrounding at least a portion of the stone retention member and the trapped kidney stone with a wall protection member on the distal end of the kidney stone removal device; and removing the kidney stone removal device from the ureter while the stone retention member and the kidney stone are at least partially surrounded by the wall protection member. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309657 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING OCCLUSIONS IN A BIOLOGICAL VESSEL - A device for use within an occluded biological vessel and a method of using same to remove occlusion material from a vessel are provided. The device includes an elongated body configured for delivering projections arranged around a distal portion thereof into the biological vessel. Each of the projections includes a leaf-like structure connected to a stem portion having a higher axial rigidity than the leaf-like structure. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309658 | OCCLUSION TRAVERSAL ROBOTIC CATHETER SYSTEM - A robotic catheter procedure system for performing a procedure to treat a vascular lesion including a bedside system and a remote workstation is provided. The bedside system includes a first percutaneous device including an end section, the end section structured to allow the first percutaneous device to create a bore through the vascular lesion. The bedside system includes a second percutaneous device. The bedside system also includes a first actuating mechanism configured to engage and to impart movement to the first percutaneous device and a second actuating mechanism configured to engage and to impart movement to the second percutaneous device. The remote workstation includes a user interface and a control system operatively coupled to the user interface and to the bedside system. The control system controlling the first actuating mechanism to cause movement of the first percutaneous device to create a bore through the lesion and the second actuating mechanism to cause movement of the second percutaneous device through the bore created by the first percutaneous device. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309659 | SURGICAL ROBOT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A surgical robot including a slave arm and an instrument provided at the slave arm to be introduced into a single port to perform surgery. The instrument includes a plurality of surgical instrument members to perform surgery while coming into contact with a surgical object, and a plurality of arm members. The arm members include surgical position regulators to move the surgical instrument members from the single port to a first surgical region where the surgical object is located, and surgical workers connecting the surgical position regulators and the surgical instrument members to each other, the surgical workers serving to move the surgical instrument members to a position close to surgical object within the first surgical region. The single-port surgical robot may effectively perform simultaneous surgery upon various surgical regions like multi-port surgery. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309660 | INTELLIGENT SURGERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an intelligent surgery system. According to one embodiment of the present invention, provided is an intelligent surgery system that comprises: a data-matching unit that receives, from an information-collecting apparatus, data on a part of the body of a patient that is to undergo surgery, and searches for control data matching the data on the part of the body to undergo surgery on the basis of a data-matching matrix; and a surgery control unit, which enables surgery tools or suturing devices to operate in accordance with the control data from the data-matching unit. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309661 | CONTROLLED STEERING FUNCTIONALITY FOR IMPLANT-DELIVERY TOOL - Apparatus for percutaneous access to a patient's body comprising a first steerable tube ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140309662 | EXFOLIATING BRUSH HEAD FOR A PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCE - Exfoliating brush heads are disclosure for use with a personal care appliance. The personal care appliance is configured to oscillate the exfoliating brush head to provide improved smoothing and exfoliation of a patient's epidermis with or without the antecedent application of skin care formula. The oscillating action of the exfoliating brush head may be rotational, translational, or a combination thereof. In use, the personal care appliance oscillates the exfoliating brush head over a patient's skin in order to remove dead skin from the patient's epidermis. The exfoliating brush head may include first and second groups of tufts, wherein the first and second groups of tufts have different bristle heights and/or stiffness. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309663 | Attachment for Epilator and Epilator - The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a centre axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309664 | Attachment for Epilator and Epilator - The present disclosure is concerned with an attachment for an epilator or an epilator having an axle arranged for driven movement around a centre axle axis, an end plate arranged at a first end of the axle for rotation together with the axle, the end plate having at least a first functional surface, a first clamping element having a functional surface, the first functional surface of the end plate being arranged face-to-face with the functional surface of the first clamping element, and the first clamping element being arranged for repeatedly being moved towards and away from the end plate such that repeatedly a closed position is obtained in which the two functional surfaces abut on each other, wherein the end plate is an outer part of the epilator or the attachment for an epilator. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309665 | POWERED SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a motor, and a shaft extending from the handle. The handle and/or the shaft can define a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners removably stored therein, an anvil configured to deform the fasteners, a closure drive configured to move the anvil toward and away from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis, and a firing drive configured to deploy the fasteners from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a transmission comprising a first operating configuration which connects the motor to the closure drive and a second operating configuration which connects the motor to the firing drive. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309666 | POWERED LINEAR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical instrument can comprise a first jaw, a second jaw comprising a fastener cartridge, and a closing system. The closing system can comprise a closure member configured to engage the first jaw and move the first jaw toward the second jaw. A pivot can pivotably couple the first jaw to the second jaw. The closure member can engage the first jaw at a location which is distal with respect to the pivot. The closure member and the first jaw can include a cam pin/cam slot arrangement which increases the leverage or mechanical advantage that the closure member applies to the first jaw as the first jaw is moved from an open position to a closed position. The surgical instrument can further comprise a first motor configured to operate the closing system and a second motor configured to operate a firing system configured to eject fasteners from the fastener cartridge. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309667 | Absorbable/Biodegradable Composite Yarn Constructs and Applications Thereof - Absorbable composite medical devices such as surgical meshes and braided sutures, which display two or more absorption/biodegradation and breaking strength retention profiles and exhibit unique properties in different clinical settings, are made using combinations of at least two types of yarns having distinctly different physicochemical and biological properties and incorporate in the subject construct special designs to provide a range of unique properties as clinically useful implants. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309668 | Tenodesis Implant - The present disclosure relates to a two-piece implant. The implant includes a first piece having at least two prongs and a protrusion located between the prongs and a second piece coupled to the first piece, wherein the second piece is configured to rotate relative to the first piece. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309669 | POSITIONING TOOL FOR ANASTOMOSIS - An assembly including a positioning tool that includes a probe affixed to a portion of a grasping tool, wherein a distal tip of the probe protrudes distally from the grasping tool a distance corresponding to a position for placing a magnet with the grasping tool. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309670 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING HOLLOW ORGAN SECTIONS IN ANASTOMOSIS - An apparatus is operable to provide an anastomosis coupling two hollow organs, such as a duodenum and ileum. The apparatus includes a first component that is inserted through an enterotomy in a first hollow organ and a second component that is inserted through an enterotomy in a second hollow organ. The first and second components are brought together to o align the enterotomies and compress apposed layers of tissue adjacent to the enterotomies. The compressed tissue eventually necroses and the apparatus may be removed or simply pass through the hollow organ. Each component may include a set of pivoting links and a resilient member that is configured to both bias the links to an expanded configuration and grip the tissue adjacent to the enterotomy. The components may include magnets that secure the positioning of the components relative to each other and provide a compressive force on the apposed tissue. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309671 | Instrument for occlusion of uterine blood vessels - A surgical instrument for at least partially occlusion of the uterus blood vessels during a cesarean section comprising two jaws movable relative to each other to at least partially occlude the uterus blood vessels, latching mechanism to retain the jaws the in the working position over needed period of time and release the jaws when the need for occlusion is over, | 2014-10-16 |
20140309672 | CLOT BUSTER ASPIRATION CATHETER - A medical device for breaking up and aspirating material, especially intravenous clots, having a catheter, a barrel, and a sheath is disclosed. The catheter has a lumen through which material is aspirated. The barrel has a first and second end connected by a plurality of blades that are self-biased to extend outward. The sheath provides a selective radial constraint such that the blades are constrained when the sheath covers the barrel and unconstrained when the sheath is retracted. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309673 | DEVICES FOR REMOVING VESSEL OCCLUSIONS - Described herein are thrombectomy devices and methods of using same for capturing or encapsulating and removal of a blood or vessel. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309674 | LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE AND MEDICAL APPARATUS - A liquid ejection device that ejects a liquid from an ejection opening includes: an actuator that is stored in a storage container and pressurizes the liquid supplied from outside; an inlet channel that has a curved shape and is connected to a first surface of the actuator, and supplies the liquid to the actuator; and an outlet channel that is connected to the first surface of the actuator and causes the liquid to flow out from the actuator to the ejection opening. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309675 | FOSSA OVALIS PENETRATION - Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for puncturing a fossa ovalis of a heart. The apparatus comprises a catheter shaped to define a catheter lumen. A puncturing element is slidably disposed within the catheter lumen, and is configured to be deployed from a distal portion of the catheter and to puncture the fossa ovalis. One or more flexible longitudinal members are configured to be deployed from the distal portion of the catheter, and upon being deployed, facilitate the puncturing of the fossa ovalis by the puncturing element, by contacting tissue at a perimeter of the fossa ovalis. Other applications are also described. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309676 | Surgical Instrument With End Effector Assembly - An endoscopic instrument includes an elongate hollow member, an actuator that moves axially through the hollow member, and first and second end effectors with respective tissue engaging edges. At least one of the end effectors is rotatably coupled to the hollow member adjacent its distal end. At least one of the end effectors includes a base supporting a resilient leaf-spring portion that includes a respective cutting edge. The resilient leaf-spring portion extends from the base in a cantilevered arrangement and generates a spring force acting on the respective cutting edge such that in a loaded state there is an automatic preload force imparted between the cutting edges of the end effectors to maintain a consistent and continuous mating force between the two opposed tissue engaging edges preferably over the complete range of rotational movement of the end effectors. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309677 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Surgical tools for use during scarless or near scarless surgical procedures. At least some of the surgical tools can include a handle portion and a working end removably connected to the handle portion. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309678 | FOSSA OVALIS PENETRATION USING BALLOONS - Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for puncturing a fossa ovalis of a heart. The apparatus comprises a catheter shaped to define a catheter lumen. A puncturing element is slidably disposed within the catheter lumen and configured to (a) be deployed from a distal portion of the catheter, and (b) puncture the fossa ovalis. A balloon is configured to be deployed from the distal portion of the catheter, be radially expanded, and upon being deployed and expanded, facilitate positioning of the puncturing element, by contacting at least a portion of the fossa ovalis. Other applications are also described. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309679 | FOSSA OVALIS PENETRATION USING PROBING ELEMENTS - Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus for puncturing a fossa ovalis of a heart. The apparatus includes a catheter shaped to define a catheter lumen. A puncturing element is slidably disposed within the catheter lumen, and is deployed from a distal portion of the catheter and to puncture the fossa ovalis. A probing element is deployed from the distal portion of the catheter. Upon being deployed, the probing element probes tissue near the fossa ovalis, the probing element having a first configuration thereof upon probing the tissue near the fossa ovalis. Upon probing tissue of the fossa ovalis, the probing element facilitates positioning of the puncturing element, by automatically adopting a second configuration thereof that is different from the first configuration. Other applications are also described. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309680 | INSERTION DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A CATHETER, FOR INSERTING A MEDICAL HYBRID IMPLANT, AND ALSO MEDICAL HYBRID IMPLANT TO BE INSERTED BY MEANS OF AN INSERTION DEVICE - An insertion device for inserting a medical hybrid implant, wherein the hybrid implant has at least two sub-implants, of which at least one first sub-implant is externally expandable and at least one second sub-implant is self-expanding, including a first insertion element, which has at least one expansion aid for expanding the at least first externally expandable sub-implant, and a second insertion element and at least one third insertion element for releasing the at least second self-expanding sub-implant, wherein the at least first externally expandable sub-implant is expandable by means of the expansion aid and the at least second self-expanding sub-implant can be released by a relative movement between the second insertion element and the at least third insertion element, wherein the first insertion element is arranged displacably inside the at least second insertion element. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309681 | BARIATRIC DEVICE AND METHOD - A bariatric device and method of causing at least partial satiety in a recipient includes positioning a body in a recipient, the body having a wall defining a lumen, the wall configured to generally conform to the shape and size of the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach. Force is exerted with the wall on the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach in the absence of food thereby activating receptors located in the proximal cardiac portion of the stomach, thereby influencing a neurohormonal feedback mechanism of the recipient to cause at least partial satiety by augmenting fullness caused by food and simulating fullness in the absence of food. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309682 | INFLATION AND DEFLATION OF OBSTRUCTION DEVICE - An assembly including an obstruction device including a proximal obstruction balloon and a distal obstruction balloon mounted on a shaft, the balloons being inflatable via an inflation lumen, and a delivery system that includes an insertion tool and an injection site assembly assembled with one of the balloons, the insertion tool including a connector which is connectable to the injection site assembly and which permits passing tools and injection fluid therethrough. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309683 | Miniature Device Platform for Navigation on Moving Organs - A device for gripping tissue that is inside of a patient for use in delivering therapy is provided. The device may include a first gear that rotates and that engages the tissue. A second gear that also rotates may be included and may likewise engage the tissue. A spacing mechanism may be included in the device that adjusts the spacing between the first and second gears such that the first and second gears are moved closer to one another and moved farther from one another. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309684 | ATRIAL SEPTAL OCCLUDER DEVICE AND METHOD - An atrial septal occluder device for repairing an atrial septal defect in a human heart includes an elongated catheter for insertion into and moved along a blood vessel and into the heart of a patient. The catheter includes a head portion, a tail portion and a neck portion between the head and tail portions. The neck portion is about 1 cm in length and 2 to 4 mm in diameter. The device also includes an Amplatzer ASO removably fixed to the head of the device and a moveable neck portion for positioning the ASO with respect to the ASD and an activator for closing the ASO over the ASD from outside of the patient's body. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309685 | CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING SAME - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to apical closure systems, devices, and methods and systems for use thereof, for closing surgical openings or defects in the wall of the heart. | 2014-10-16 |
20140309686 | CLOSURE SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A closure system and methods of use are provided for use in sealing an opening in a body tissue, such as a vascular puncture site. A method of closing the opening in the body tissue can be performed with the closure system having a closure clip. The method can include positioning the closure clip in a first closure clip position adjacent to the opening in the body tissue such that a plurality of spikes of the closure clip are inserted into the tissue at a location outward from a central axis of the opening. Subsequently, the closure clip can be positioned in a second closure clip position such that the plurality of spikes are pulled inward toward the central axis of the opening so as to pull the tissue between the opening and each of the spikes together and close the opening. | 2014-10-16 |