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| 20090012462 | REVERSIBLY GELLING POLYURETHANE COMPOSITION FOR SURGICAL REPAIR AND AUGMENTATION - A new reversibly gelling polyurethane (RGP) polymer composition is described, as well as novel processes for its preparation, and its medical uses for filling spaces in tissue, or bulking tissue, or for restoring organ function. The novel RGP polymer forms a gel on standing, liquefies during shear and reversibly reforms a macroscopic gel on standing after being sheared. Methods of use include delivering the improved gel to a site on the body to fill voids or to augment local tissue bulk. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090062726 | MEDICAL IMPLANT DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090093755 | CROSSED-LINKED HYALURONIC ACID AND COLLAGEN AND USES THEREOF - The present invention discloses a cross-linked hyaluronic acid/collagen formulation which has improved composition for dermal filling and higher persistence than cross-linked collagen or HA alone. Also disclosed are methods for preparing cross-linked hyaluronic acid/collagen formulations and using such for augmenting soft tissues in mammals. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090131858 | Ultrafiltration Membrane, Device, Bioartificial Organ, And Related Methods - The present invention relates to ultrafiltration. In particular, the present invention provides nanoporous membranes having pores for generating in vitro and in vivo ultrafiltrate, devices and bioartificial organs utilizing such nanoporous membranes, and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening). The present invention further provides nanoporous membranes configured to avoid protein fouling with, for example, a polyethylene glycol surface coating. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090299275 | APPARATUS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF MICRO-COIL USING A CATHETER - The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil detachably mounts the therapeutic device to a distal portion of a pusher member. In one embodiment, the therapeutic device is detachably mounted to the distal portion of the pusher member by a tubular collar that can be heated by a heater such as an electrical resistance coil to expand the collar and release and deploy the therapeutic device. The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil may also provide for a pusher member and a connector fiber for securing the therapeutic device to the pusher member. The connector fiber passes through a heater within the distal portion of the pusher member, for heating and breaking the connector fiber to release the therapeutic device when a desired placement of the therapeutic device within the vasculature is achieved. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100152650 | LOADING DEVICE FOR DELIVERING AN EMBOLIZATION COIL INTO A MICROCATHETER - In one embodiment of the present invention, a device for delivering an embolization coil into a microcatheter for deployment of the embolization coil from the microcatheter into a body vessel of a patient is provided. The device comprises a cannula that has a proximal portion extending to a distal portion. The cannula has a lumen formed through the proximal and distal portions. The distal portion has a distal tip that is formed from metal and is configured to interface with the microcatheter for advancing the embolization coil from the lumen into the microcatheter. The proximal portion is at least partially formed of a transparent material for viewing into the lumen to facilitate delivery of the embolization coil into the microcatheter. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100198140 | Percutaneous tools and bone pellets for vertebral body reconstruction - A percutaneous surgical tool comprises a cannula with an open slot at the distal end and a closed tip. A variety of articulated and solid tamps with different tip geometries are used to push bone aside to open up a void for filling. Bone pellets are rammed down the hollow interior, lumen, of the cannula by a tamper. A ramp inside the closed end causes the bone pellets to eject out to the side into a void to-be-filled. Variations in the shapes of the pellets and the ends of the tampers vary the orientations of the pellets as they are ejected through the end slot out from the cannula. One tamper with a sharp flat diagonal cut end can be twisted to push the rear end of the pellet harder sideways and out parallel to the cannula. Curved cannulas allow better access to all parts of the void to-be-filled. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100204644 | SUPPOSITORY DELIVERY DEVICE - A suppository delivery device that allows for the insertion of a suppository without having contact with the suppository or rectum. The suppository delivery device includes a stabilizing platform, a stabilizer to which the suppository is mounted, and a package, which protects the user's hands and fingers from the suppository and rectum and prevents germs from contacting the suppository before being inserted into the rectum. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100211000 | Method and system for sealing percutaneous punctures - A device for sealing a puncture in a patient includes a sealing component including an elongate control member configured to pass through a puncture in skin of a patient. The sealing component also includes an expandable member disposed near a distal end of the control member, and a tip releasably attached to the elongate control member distal to the expandable member. The device also includes a sealing material delivery component including a delivery tube through which the control member of the sealing component is configured to extend. The delivery tube is configured to deliver sealing material through an opening in a distal end of the delivery tube. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100331770 | Implantable Drug Delivery Devices and Methods of Making the Same - A drug delivery device is provided that includes a device body, a number of solid, compressed drug tablets, and a retention frame. The device body includes a drug reservoir lumen and a retention frame lumen. The number of solid, compressed drug tablets are positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and the retention frame is positioned in the retention frame lumen. The drug tablets may be mini-tablets aligned in the drug reservoir lumen, with an interstice formed between any two adjacent drug tablets facilitating deformation of the device body. Systems and method are also provided for loading a drug delivery device. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning one or more solid drug units upstream of the drug delivery device; and driving the drug units into the drug delivery device with a flow of pressurized gas. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110082419 | BEZOAR-FORMING UNITS FOR WEIGHT CONTROL - Bezoar-forming units for forming at least one temporary bezoar in a gastrointestinal organ of an animal, including a mammal, to fill a space in the said organ, are provided for weight control. The units include biodegradable fiber-based configurations of various length and shape having a first dimension and a second dimension; whereby when the bezoar-forming units are located in the given gastrointestinal organ, at least one temporary, permeable bezoar is formed. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110201997 | COCHLEAR IMPLANT ELECTRODE LEAD HAVING A CROSS-SECTION WITH VARIABLE HEIGHT - An electrode lead for a cochlear implant, the electrode lead having a lateral side and a medial side supporting an electrode array, wherein a height of a cross section of the electrode lead is greater in the lateral side than a height of the cross section in the medial side. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110208118 | COMPOSITIONS AND MEANS FOR TREATING UTERINE LEIOMYOMATA, LEIOMYOMA, MYOMA, UTERINE FIBROIDS, ENDOMETRIOSIS, ADENOMYOSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS BY MIFEPRISTONE - The present invention provides a vaginally administrable tablet useful for treating leiomyomata, leiomyoma, myoma, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis and other related disorders. The tablet comprises mifepristone, at least one non-effervescent excipient or diluent, and at least one effervescent excipient. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120150105 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT OF PATHOLOGIC PROLIFERATIVE CONDITIONS UTERINE TISSUE - A uterine fibroid treatment device providing for localized delivery of one or more treatment drugs for treating various uterine conditions including, for example, uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic adhesions and endometriosis. Generally, the uterine treatment device comprises a physical positioning element that can be inserted, positioned and maintained in close proximity to the uterine tissue to be treated. The treatment drugs delivered to the treatment location can include various combinations of anti-proliferative agents and angiogenesis inhibitors to provide different treatments concurrently. In some embodiments, the physical element can also serve the dual purpose of delivering the treatment drugs while simultaneously cutting off blood flow to a mature fibroid to initiate hypoxic/ischemic conditions within the mature fibroid. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20130035631 | Cannula Device and Method and Device for Providing a Cannula Device with an Implant - To provide a cannula device ( | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130338575 | CLOSURE PIECE FOR A POWDER SYRINGE, AND POWDER SYRINGE - A closure piece for a powder syringe has a main body and a sealing element. The sealing element is disposed on the main body such that it rests in a sealing manner against a distal opening of a powder syringe when the closure piece is disposed in the closing position thereof on the powder syringe. A channel passes through the main body and the sealing element and has a proximal and a distal end. The closure piece includes a retaining element configured and/or disposed such that, prior to an activation of the powder syringe, any powder from a chamber of the powder syringe is at least substantially prevented from penetrating the channel when the closure piece is disposed in the closing position thereof on the powder syringe. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20150119796 | Anti-Lockup Thread Attachment Mechanism and Method of Use Thereof - The present teachings provide thread attachment mechanisms each having an internal and an external threaded portion. The internal and external threaded portions are configured to engage with each other to form an attachment. The thread attachment mechanism in the present teachings further include an anti-lockup feature. The present teachings further provide a cardiac implant engaged with a delivery catheter devices through a thread attachment mechanism having an anti-lockup feature of the present teachings. In one embodiment, the anti-lockup feature prevents the implant from being overly tightened to the delivery catheter. In another embodiment, the anti-lockup feature allows the implant to be released from the delivery catheter in a predictable and controlled manlier. Another aspect of the present teachings provides methods of using a threaded attaching mechanism of the present teachings to deliver, deploy, and release a cardiac implant. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150351974 | Sanitary Device - A sanitary device for insertion into a body cavity having a perforated casing in which a medicant is located within a distal portion of the casing and a semi-rigid absorbent material is located within a proximal portion of the casing. A plunger extends into the casing from the proximal portion and is movable to force the semi-rigid absorbent material into contact with the medicant which forces the medicant out of the distal portion of the casing. Unwanted body fluids can drain into the proximal portion and are absorbed by the semi-rigid absorbent material. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20180021556 | PAINLESS DRUG IMPLANTER | 01-25-2018 |
