02nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110009775 | DYNAMIC INTEGRATED LANCING TEST STRIP WITH STERILITY COVER - An integrated lancing test strip includes a test strip and a lancet packet coupled to the test strip. The lancet packet includes a sterility sheet enclosing a lancet to maintain the sterility of the lancet and prevent cross-contamination between the test strip and the lancet. The sterility sheet allows the lancet to be sterilized separately from the test strip. The sterility sheet gives the integrated strip a low profile, which is attractive for packaging multiple integrated strips in cassettes, drums, magazines or the like. In one form, the integrated strip is loaded in a meter that includes an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position of the test strip relative to the skin being sampled. This allows the user to adjust the position of the test strip so as to not apply excessive pressure against skin, which could hamper bleeding from the incision in the skin. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009776 | System for Determining Individual User Anthropometric Characteristics Related to Mattress Preference - A measuring device to aid mattress selection has an upstanding frame with a plurality of vertically space-apart horizontal illuminated strips. A camera mounted in front of the frame takes front view and side view images of a person standing in front of the illuminated strips. These images are delivered to an associated computer having means to determine the body mass distribution and the spine curvature of the person based on the images of the strips taken by the camera and in particular based on those portions of the image of the illuminated strips blocked by the person standing in front of the illuminated strips. This information can then be used to aid in appropriate mattress selection for the person. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009777 | VISUALIZATION TESTING AND/OR TRAINING - The visual and/or visualization skills of a subject may be tested and/or trained using systems and methods in accordance with the present invention. Visual stimuli may be presented to a test subject. Measurements relating to the performance of the subject, such as stability information, eye movement data, physiological information, or other information, may be made both with and without visual stimuli being provided to a subject. Similar measurements may be made while the subject visualizes the visual stimuli, and the collected data may be compared to evaluate the subject's ability to visualize visual stimuli. Secondary stimuli may also be provided to subject as part of this process, or mental activities may be required by subject as well. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009778 | PELVIC PLANE LOCATOR AND PATIENT POSITIONER - The invention includes both a method for acquiring the position of a patient's anterior pelvic plane, and a patient positioner or holder (apparatus) for securing a patient and acquiring the position of the patient's anterior pelvic plane. The method and apparatus facilitate definition of the anterior pelvic plane (APP) in the context of computer assisted hip surgery. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009779 | Method Of Treating An Ocular Pathology By Applying High Intensity Focused Ultrasound and Device Thereof - The present invention relates to a method of treating an ocular pathology by generating high intensity focused ultrasound onto at least one eye's area, said method comprises at least the following steps of: —positioning onto the eye a device capable of directing high intensity focused ultrasound onto at least one annular segment, —and generating high intensity focused ultrasound energy onto said segment to treat at least one annular segment in the eye. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009780 | MUSCLE STRETCHING STRUCTURE FOR A FOOT MASSAGER - A muscle stretching structure for a foot massager includes a massaging base, two rocking boards, a first supporting element and a second supporting element. The massaging base has two bottom spaces, a first supporting surface and a second supporting surface, and a lifting unit disposed on each first supporting surface. Furthermore, a bottom side of each rocking board is attached to a respective rocking module. The first supporting element has two containment spaces and is pivoted to the first supporting surface of the massaging base with the first hinges. A second supporting element has two upper spaced and a driving unit is attached to the bottom of the second supporting element. The driving unit is disposed between the second supporting element and the second hinges. The rocking board can be rocked by the rocking module to perform a stretching movement upon the feet, and the first supporting element and the second supporting element are driven by the lifting unit and the driving unit to rotate in a direction opposite to the rocking direction of the rocking board so that the user's leg muscles are treated to both massaging and stretching effects. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009781 | CHAIR-TYPE MASSAGE MACHINE - A chair-type massage machine has a seat, a backrest part, and a treatment mechanism that is provided in the backrest part so as to able to move up and down, and the treatment mechanism comprises: a treatment arm having a treatment element at substantially a tip end thereof; a massage power selection mechanism for adjusting massage strength by displacing the treatment arm between a weak state in which the treatment arm is substantially parallel to a backrest face of the backrest part and a strong state in which the treatment arm is erected substantially perpendicular to the backrest face; and a push-out member that is provided closer to a base end side than the treatment element of the treatment arm and is positioned below the treatment element when the treatment arm is in the strong state. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009782 | DERMAL ROLLER WITH THERAPEUTIC MICROSTRUCTURES - A microstructure roller apparatus including a handle, an axle, a retention mechanism and a roller cartridge is disclosed herein. The handle can have an axle at one end and a grip portion at the other end. A generally cylindrical roller cartridge can be coupled to the axle by inserting the axle into a central lumen of the roller cartridge. A retention mechanism on the axle can hold the roller cartridge to the axle. The cartridge can include multiple strips that have an array of microstructures along the length and width of each strip. The handle can be weighted to provide a correct amount of pressure to the patient. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009783 | DEVICE FOR RF HEATING AND MECHANICAL MASSAGE OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A skin treatment device combines an RF treatment arrangement with a mechanical massage arrangement, preferably with the massage device in the form of an annular massage head encircling and rotating around the RF applicator. Also disclosed are configurations with a liquid dispenser for delivering a liquid to the skin under the device. According to one option, the skin contact surface of the RF applicator itself is provided in part by a rolling ball liquid applicator. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009784 | Compression device for medical treatment - A compression device for medical treatment includes an upper colloid sheet, a lower colloid sheet, and a plurality of gas ports. The upper colloid sheet is stacked with the lower colloid sheet and welded, so as to form a plurality of isolated cells with welded walls, and each cell respectively corresponds to one of the gas ports. Therein, the welded walls that neighbors each cell extend diagonally along an angle that is between an x-axis direction and an y-axis direction, so that the welded walls extends from an edge of the upper colloid sheet and the lower colloid sheet to another edge of the upper colloid sheet and the lower colloid sheet. Per aforementioned, the compression device for medical treatment has diagonally formed cells, which results in compression from two directions, so that the medical benefits are increased. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009785 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE HAVING AIR CONDUITS FORMED BY A TEXTURED SURFACE - A compression sleeve is described as having a first sheet and a second sheet attached to the first sheet. The first and second sheets define at least one inflatable section. At least one conduit including a textured inner surface on each of the first and second sheets is disposed within the inflatable section. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009786 | LIMITING CONNECTOR FOR KNEE BRACE - A limiting connector for a knee brace has a first arm, a second arm and an angle adjusting assembly The second arm is connected pivotally to the first arm. The angle adjusting assembly is mounted between the first arm and the second arm, and has a positioning gear, a gear cap, two buttons and a rotating cap. The gear cap is mounted through the positioning gear and the second arm, and is mounted on the first arm to hold the positioning gear between the second arm and the gear cap. The buttons are selectively slid to engage the positioning gear and define a range of rotation between the first and second arms. The rotating cap is rotatably mounted through the gear cap, and pushes the positioning gear toward the first arm to disengage the positioning gear from the buttons for adjusting the range of rotation. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009787 | ARTIFICIAL EXOSKELETON DEVICE OR AN ORTHOTIC DEVICE COMPRISING AN INTEGRATED HINGE STRUCTURE - A pivot or hinge structure integrated into the main body of an exoskeletal, e.g. orthotic device is described as well as methods for computer aided designing and making of these devices. Computer systems and software for carrying out the methods are also described. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009788 | Orthotic Device with Removably Attachable Actuator - An orthotic device adapted to use one or more actuators includes a frame having a first section and a second section movably coupled to the first section in a coupling region to permit relative motion of the sections about a pivot axis. The frame is configured to receive at least one removably attachable actuator. The orthotic device also includes an actuator removably attachable to the frame. The removably attachable actuator is configured to move the sections relative to one another via a coupling in the coupling region. The removably attachable actuator may be a motorized actuator, a dynamic actuator with at least one spring, or both. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009789 | Cervical Spine Immobilization Device - The invention provides a cervical spine immobilization device that is deployed in the field to contact both sides of the head as well as the jaw, neck and/or cervical collar. The device may be formed in the shape of a polyhedron with a number of cuts to form articulated links or extensible sections. The extensible sections form at least two articulated blocking sections that may be positioned on either side of the head. There may also be multiple extensible sections to form four blocking sections, two of which may be arranged on either side of the head and two that are articulated to compress against the jaw, cervical collar or neck of a patient. The extensible sections may also be easily torn to allow removal of blocking sections to improve patient access or to fit the device to the patient. The device provides a disposable restraint that provides secure immobilization and is adjustable to fit nearly any head size. The cervical spine immobilization device also provides firm restraint during transport of athletes wearing helmets. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009790 | HIP BRACE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A support apparatus comprising a waist band, a thigh band, a lateral vertical strap attached to said waist band and two extensions attached to said thigh band, and a medial vertical strap attached to said waist band then wrapping medially down around the thigh and attaching to the thigh band. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009791 | SUPPORT SHELL ARRANGEMENT FOR ARRANGEMENT AT A LOWER LEG - A support shell arrangement ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009792 | Wound dressing and preservation of exit site of an orthopedic pin or tube extruding from the skin - Two “U-Shaped” or “V-Shaped” or slit plasters/adhesive tape to be placed opposite one another over a pad placed around the extruding object from the skin to completely surround the extruding object and adhere the pad securely at the exit site. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009793 | Garment with Adjustable Compression - An adjustable compression garment comprises a first fabric portion that is moveable relative to a second fabric portion. At least the first fabric portion is comprised of a stretchable material that provides a degree of compression to a human body. A fastening arrangement includes a first fastener device connected to the first fabric portion and a second fastening device connected to the second fabric portion. The fastening device provides an adjustable connection between first fabric portion and the second fabric portion. The fastening device is configured such that the degree of compression provided by the first fabric portion may be increased without disconnecting the first fastener device from the second fastener device. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009794 | APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A PROTECTIVE CUP - An apparatus for use with a protective cup is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of support members which may position the protective cup in a preferred position relative to a user's body, and secure the protective cup in the preferred position. The plurality of support members may connect to the protective cup or a protective support configured to receive the protective cup. The apparatus may be configured to protect the user's groin region, such as the user's crotch area, pubic bone and genitals. The apparatus may also be configured to protect the user's buttocks or legs, such as the user's hips, thighs, shins or knees. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009795 | HYBRID COMPRESSION GARMET - A hybrid compression garment comprises a sleeve adapted for placement on a limb of a person for applying static compression to the limb. A connecting device on the sleeve enables releasable connection of the sleeve to a machine. The machine is independent of the sleeve and operable to transmit, through the connecting device, a force to the sleeve that constricts the sleeve without inflating the sleeve to apply active compression to the limb. The connecting device is adapted for connection of the sleeve to the machine such that the sleeve can be used to apply active compression to the limb and adapted for disconnection of the sleeve from the machine such that the sleeve can be used to apply static compression to the limb. A method of applying compression to a limb of a person is also disclosed. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009796 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING CONTAMINANT CLEARANCE RATES DURING EXTRACORPOREAL FLUID TREATMENT - An extracorporeal fluid treatment apparatus includes a separator comprising a cartridge surrounding a porous separation membrane. The membrane separates a main flow path of a cellular component of the blood from a plasma flow path. An affinity medium is disposed within the plasma flow path to bind contaminants such as viral pathogens or toxins contained within the plasma. A pump pumps the plasma through the affinity medium at an assisted flow rate preferably between 10% and 40% of the whole blood flow rate. The assisted flow rate is selected to reduce a T90% of the apparatus by at least 50% as compared to a T90% of the apparatus without the plasma pump. A method of treating blood containing contaminants includes supplying infected blood to a separator and pumping the plasma component through an affinity medium at an assisted flow rate to increase contaminant clearance. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009797 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM INCLUDING BLOOD AND DIALYSATE CASSETTE - A dialysis system including a dialysis machine including a blood pump actuator, dialysate pump actuator, a blood valve actuator and a dialysate valve actuator; and a disposable cassette operable with the dialysis machine, the disposable cassette including: (i) a housing, (ii) a dialysate pump portion of the housing configured to operate with the dialysate pump actuator, (iii) a blood valve portion of the housing configured to operate with the blood valve actuator, (iv) a dialysate valve portion of the housing configured to operate with the dialysate valve actuator, (v) a dialyzer supported by the housing, the dialyzer including a dialysate inlet and a dialysate outlet, (vi) a first dialysate connection extending externally from the housing to the dialyzer inlet, and (vii) a second dialysate connection extending externally from the housing to the dialyzer outlet. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009798 | RENAL THERAPY SYSTEM HAVING PUMP REVERSING FLUID CONTROL - A renal therapy system includes: a filter; an arterial blood flowpath in fluid communication with the filter; a venous blood flowpath in fluid communication with the filter; extracorporeal circuit including the filter, the arterial blood flowpath and the venous blood flowpath; a renal therapy fluid flowpath in fluid communication with the extracorporeal circuit; a plurality of renal therapy fluid valves; and first and second renal therapy fluid pumps, wherein the system is configured to operate the plurality of renal therapy fluid valves so that (i) the first renal therapy fluid pump pumps renal therapy fluid through the renal therapy fluid flowpath to the extracorporeal circuit for a number of first pump actuations and (ii) the second renal therapy fluid pump pumps renal therapy fluid through the renal therapy fluid flowpath for a number of second pump actuations. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009799 | ANTITHROMBOGENIC HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES AND FILTERS - The invention relates to extracorporeal blood circuits, and components thereof (e.g., hollow fiber membranes, potted bundles, and blood tubing), including 0.005% to 10% (w/w) surface modifying macromolecule. The extracorporeal blood circuits have an antithrombogenic surface and can be used in hemofiltration, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemoconcentration, blood oxygenation, and related uses. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009800 | DIALYSIS SYSTEMS INCLUDING NON-INVASIVE MULTI-FUNCTION SENSOR SYSTEMS - A dialysis system that includes a dialysis machine, a tube connected to the dialysis machine, and a sensor system. The sensor system includes a head having a slot configured to receive the tube and a plurality of sensors secured to the head adjacent the slot. At least one of the plurality of sensors includes a light emitting element configured to transmit light through the tube when the tube is disposed in the slot and a light receiving element configured to receive the light emitted by the light emitting element after the light passes trough the tube. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009801 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY - A device for isolating tissue in the digestive tract including a biocompatible portion having a surface sized to cover the tissue to be isolated and also includes a plurality of micro-anchors attached to the biocompatible portion and extending from the surface, the micro-anchors sized to penetrate the mucosa of the tissue. A method for isolating tissue in the digestive tract in which an isolation element is delivered to a desired location in the digestive system; the isolation element having fixed thereto a plurality of micro-anchors. The method also includes attaching the isolation element to tissue at the desired location by causing the micro-anchors to penetrate the mucosa of the tissue. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009802 | Surgical Methods, Devices, and Kits - Methods, devices, and kits for creating bloodstream access in patients are provided. A patient's vessel is accessed surgically and blood flow is stopped. A short incision is made through the wall of one side of the vessel where the blood flow was stopped. A puncturing instrument is pushed through the incision across the lumen and through the vessel wall at a site opposite the incision. After the puncturing instrument is removed, a vessel wall traversing device which can be shaped like a blunt-ended nail with a hollow shank and a head of a larger diameter than the shank is inserted in the puncture hole blunt end first such that the shank traverses the puncture hole with the blunt end being positioned exterior to the outer surface of the vessel and the head of the device abutting inner surface of the vessel at the puncture hole. The portion of the shank that projects outwards from the vessel wall is connected to one end of a flexible cannula, and the other end of the cannula is passed through the surrounding tissue such that the end of the cannula opposite the vessel wall traversing device protrudes through the skin of the patient. A portion of the cannula protruding from the patient is clamped off, the incision is closed, and blood flow is restored to the vessel. Blood within the vessel is than accessible via the portion of the cannula protruding from the patient. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009803 | TAMPON ASSEMBLY PROVIDING PROPER BODILY PLACEMENT OF A PLEDGET - Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009804 | Method and System for Delivering a Medicant - The present disclosure provides a method for administering chemotherapy to a patient. The method includes heating target tissue to a first temperature to cause hyperthermia, wherein the temperature is in the range of about 40° C. to about 45° C. The method includes allowing the body to compensate for the hyperthermia by causing hyperfusion and increased blood flow to the target tissue. The method includes administering a chemotherapeutic drug adjacent the target tissue and allowing the chemotherapeutic drug to perfuse the target tissue; and heating tissue to a second temperature to ablate the target tissue. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009805 | RING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A pair of electrodes having a concentric arrangement and a medium. One of the pair of electrodes known as the delivery electrode (typically the inner electrode), is coupled to an electrical current source. The other electrode, known as the floater electrode is electrically isolated from the delivery electrode. The medium is directly or otherwise electrically coupled to one of the electrodes. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009806 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE ACTIVE STRANDS - The present embodiments provide an elongate medical device comprising a plurality of strands twisted in a generally helical manner to form a tubular shape having a longitudinal axis. A first strand of the plurality of strands is moveable with respect to at least a second strand of the plurality of strands. Actuation of the one or more strands may perform a medical function or actuate an associated distal component. A working lumen of the tubular member may remain unobstructed for delivery of medical components or fluids. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009807 | VARIABLE CURRENT DENSITY SINGLE NEEDLE ELECTROPORATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - This invention comprises an improved electroporation electrode system comprising a single needle and a ring or donut shaped electrode wherein the difference in surface area of the electrodes provide for a substantial reduction of current density near the surface of the treated tissue and a more concentrated current density sufficient for electroporation only in tissues adjacent to the terminal portion of the single needle electrode. Thus, this invention provides for targeting specific tissue for electroporation and also should provide for lessening the sensation of electric current in the treated tissue. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009808 | Multi needle apparatus for treating total volume of skin lesions by intralesional injection method - Viral warts are penetrated with a multiple solid needle apparatus which applies a bleomycin medication to the total volume of the wart. The disclosed method and apparatus provides a one step or two step procedure to quickly and efficiently penetrate all parts of a wart and evenly apply the bleomycin into the wart. Multiple solid needles are uniformly and symmetrically spaced and secured within a base unit. A syringe is used to press the base unit into a wart as well to deliver the bleomycin solution. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009809 | EPILATION DEVICE - The invention the concerned with an epilation device for plucking hairs out of a user's skin having a vaporizer unit adapted to vaporize an application material. This allows for cooling the skin by applying a thin coating of application material prior to epilation as the vaporizer is arranged so as to apply the vaporized application material before an epilation head with respect to a use direction (B). Soothing the skin by applying a refreshing application material after epilation if the vaporizer is arranged so as to apply the vaporized application material behind the epilation head with respect to a use direction (B) may also be considered. In some embodiments, the application material is cooled by a cooling unit or heated by a heating unit in order to intensify a cooling or warming effect of the application material. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009810 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS THERAPY WITH LARGE DIALYSIS SOLUTION VOLUMES - Patients suffering from acute renal failure must be diagnosed and treated quickly so that a physician can confidently prescribe either peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis. In one way of quickly treating the patients, software is used to calculate a suitable peritoneal dialysis prescription without regard to how short or how long a dialysis cycle is used, and without regard to a total dialysate fluid volume for a therapy. For patients with suitable peritoneal membrane transport properties, the software program suggests that, at least over a short period of time, unexpectedly high ultrafiltrate volumes and high clearances may be achieved. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009811 | METHOD TO SECURE AN ELASTIC COMPONENT IN A VALVE - A valve comprises a flexible member including a slit formed on a central portion thereof and a first housing defining a first lumen extending therethrough, the first housing including a first contacting surface adapted, when the slit of the flexible member is aligned with the first lumen, to contact a first side of the flexible member the first housing defining a relief area extending about a perimeter of the first contacting surface radially outside the central portion relative to a longitudinal axis of the first lumen in combination with a second housing adapted to mate with the first housing with a second lumen defined by the second housing aligned with the first lumen and separated therefrom by the flexible member, the second housing including a second contacting surface which, when the first and second housings are mated to one another in an operative configuration with the flexible member pinched therebetween, contacts a second side of the flexible member opposite the first side thereof along the longitudinal axis, a radially outer portion of the second contacting surface including a protrusion aligning with and extending into the relief area when the first and second housings are mated in the operative configuration, the protrusion bending a peripheral portion of the flexible member about a radially outer edge of the first contacting surface into the relief area to maintain the flexible member at a desired position separating the first and second lumens so that, when subject to a fluid pressure of at least a predetermined magnitude, the slit of the flexible member opens to permit fluid transfer between the first and second lumens and, when subject to a fluid pressure less than the predetermined magnitude, the slit of the flexible member remains closed preventing fluid transfer between the first and second lumens. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009812 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SYRINGE INJECTION OF FLUIDS - A system for delivering or withdrawing a fluid to or from the body of a patient in a manner that permits delivery to be controlled based upon feedback from the patient, the system including a syringe assembly providing a syringe operably coupled to one or more sensors adapted to determine one or more corresponding parameters associated with fluid delivery and/or withdrawal, and a monitor adapted to be communicably associated with the one or more sensors of the syringe assembly, and optionally with other sensors or inputs providing additional parameters as well, the monitor comprising one or more read out mechanisms either directly or indirectly corresponding to the one or more fluid delivery/withdrawal parameters, and optionally with one or more of the additional parameters as well. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009813 | PANNING A DISPLAY OF A PORTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - In a medical device having a display element, a method of providing an intuitive graphical display of patient data begins by obtaining measurement data corresponding to values of a physiological characteristic measured over a period of time. The method continues by rendering a graphical representation of a portion of the measurement data on the display element, resulting in a display of the values of the physiological characteristic measured during a first interval of the period of time. Thereafter, the method processes a user-initiated display panning command and, in response to the user-initiated display panning command, dynamically pans the graphical representation while updating the portion of the measurement data. Thereafter, the method renders a display of the values of the physiological characteristic measured during a second interval of the period of time. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009814 | INFUSION PUMP - Described is an infusion pump comprising electronic infusion regulating means with wired or wireless communication means and a power source, a medicament bag ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009815 | INJECTION DEVICE FOR THE NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION OF A MEDIUM - The invention relates to an injection device consisting of an injector and an ampoule unit for the needle-free injection of a medium. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009816 | Device for Treatment of Breast Conditions - A device for treatment of engorgement or edema of the breast has an orifice within which a breast nipple is received, a force-applying surface that presses against the adjacent breast to push fluid away from the nipple, and a part to which a motive force is applied to press the force-applying surface against the breast. The device can be used manually, worn within a bra, or used with a breastshield of a breastpump. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009817 | INTRAVENOUS FLUID MONITORING - Apparatus, systems and methods related to monitoring intravenous fluids during administration to a subject are disclosed. These apparatus, systems and methods provide near real-time monitoring of the identity of one or more components of an intravenous fluid. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009818 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY AND TRANSFER OF TEMPORARY RADIOPAQUE ELEMENT - A device for the transfer of radiopaque material within the body comprises a valvuloplasty or other balloon coated with the radiopaque material. The balloon is inflated in the aortic valve for marking the site of an aortic annulus to enable accurate placement of prosthetic valves under fluoroscopic imaging. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009819 | CROSS-LINKED POLYMERS IN MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention refers to medical devices comprising cross-linked modified polyamides especially to stent carrying balloon catheters, for use in angioplasty and other procedures of vessel repair. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009820 | Single-Use Syringe Allowing Aspiration - A syringe ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009821 | ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED INJECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a medical injection device ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009822 | DISPENSER FOR LOCAL ANAESTHETICS AND OTHER LIQUIDS - A device for transferring liquid, e.g. local anesthetics, from a reservoir ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009823 | RESERVOIR FILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of making a system for transferring fluidic media may include placing a reservoir body in an aseptic environment; filling an interior volume of the reservoir body with fluidic media; placing a plunger head into the reservoir body, the plunger head adapted to be movable in an axial direction within the reservoir body; removing the reservoir body from the aseptic environment; and attaching a casing adjacent to at least a portion of the reservoir body with the reservoir body outside the aseptic environment, the casing configured to envelope at least a portion of a plunger arm operatively connected to the plunger head, the casing further configured to allow the plunger arm to move in the axial direction relative to the reservoir body and at least partially within the reservoir body. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009824 | INFUSION AND SENSING DEVICE WITH BATTERY CHANGING AND DATA TRANSFERRING MECHANISMS - Disclosed is a portable ambulatory fluid delivery device. The device includes a dispensing unit to dispense therapeutic fluid, the dispensing unit including one or more rechargeable batteries, a housing to retain the one or more rechargeable batteries, a reservoir to contain the therapeutic fluid, a driving mechanism to cause delivery of the therapeutic fluid from the reservoir to a user's body, and at least one electrical connector to be coupled to a recharging unit to direct electrical power received from the recharging unit to recharge the one or more rechargeable batteries. At least a portion of the housing is securable to a skin of the user. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009825 | RESERVOIR FILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reservoir may be filled with fluidic media in a first type of environment, a plunger head may be placed within the reservoir in the first type of environment, and a casing that may be configured to envelop at least a portion of a plunger arm operatively connected to the plunger head may be attached adjacent to at least a portion of the reservoir in a second type of environment. A reservoir may be provided having a first and second portion for respectively containing fluidic media, the second portion may be adapted to be removable, the reservoir may be selectively filled with a first volume or a second volume of fluidic media, a seal member may be placed in the reservoir, and the second portion may be removed in a case where the reservoir contains the first volume of fluidic media. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009826 | Drive Ram for Medical Injectors - A drive ram ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009827 | ACCESS DEVICE - An access device places a medical article within a body space of a patient. The device has a needle that includes an elongated body and a needle hub. The device further includes a dilator and a medical article. A track can extend in a proximal direction from the dilator. The needle hub can slide along at least a portion of the track between a first position and a second position. The device can further include a locking mechanism operably disposed between the track and the needle hub so as to inhibit further axial movement of the needle in the proximal direction when the needle hub is in the second position. The device can further include a guidwire that can bend such that the guidewire can both pass through the needle hub at one end and attach to the needle hub at another end. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009828 | EXTENSIBLE INTERNAL BOLSTER FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - An internal bolster for use securing a medical device, such as a feeding tube, within a body of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, a feeding tube includes an internal bolster, comprising one or more bolster arms that each include a first end hingedly connected to a distal end of the medical device and a free second end. The bolster arms are selectively deployable between a first position wherein the bolster arms are substantially in-line with an axis of feeding tube, and a second position wherein the bolster arms are substantially deflected from the axis of the feeding tube to enable securement of the feeding tube within a stoma or other opening defined in the body. Various means for selectively moving the bolster arms between the first and second positions are disclosed. Related methods of use are also disclosed. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009829 | Flush Syringe Assembly - Syringe assemblies for use in flush applications are provided. Syringe assemblies according to one aspect of the present invention include a plunger rod and a syringe barrel that incorporate one or more pulsing elements on the plunger rod or barrel that are rotatable to create pulsatile movement or continuous and unimpeded movement a plunger rod within a syringe barrel. One or more embodiments pertain to syringe assemblies permit both pulsatile movement of the plunger rod within the barrel and continuous and unimpeded movement of the plunger rod in the distal direction along substantially the entire length of the syringe barrel upon application of force to the plunger rod in only the distal direction. Methods of flushing a catheter are also provided. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009830 | Flush Syringe Assembly with Controlled Pulsatile Flushing - Flush syringe assemblies capable of creating pulsatile movement of the plunger rod as it moves in the distal direction within a syringe barrel, while preventing overpressurization of the cathether are provided. An exemplary flush syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel with a first pulsing element and a chamber with flush solution, a plunger rod with a stopper and a second pulsing element that interacts with the first pulsing element to provide an engagement force that causes pulsatile movement of the plunger rod and a thumb press slidably attached to the plunger rod with a pulse control element. The pulse control element is compressible to create a compression force that is greater than the engagement force of the first pulsing element and the second pulsing element. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009831 | ANTIMICROBIAL COATING FOR DERMALLY INVASIVE DEVICES - An antimicrobial coating applied to a transdermal surface of a catheter device. An antimicrobial coating applied to catheter device such that when the catheter device is fully inserted, the antimicrobial coating is interposed between the catheter device and the dermal layers of the patient. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009832 | Non-Axial Return Spring for Safety Needle - A needle safety device is provided having a housing, a needle assembly movably mounted within the housing and a spring for biasing the needle assembly within the housing. The needle assembly is movable along a first axis and the spring is movable along the second axis different from the first. There is also provided a lens for enhancing visualization of the flow of fluid through the needle safety device. There is further provided a safety sheath for covering a needle of the needle assembly and restraining the needle assembly against movement due to the bias of the spring. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009833 | IMPLANTABLE SITE WITH SCREEN ENGAGING IN THE SEPTUM - The invention relates to an implantable medical device designed for the injection and/or removal of a fluid substance into and/or from a human or animal body, said device comprising a housing ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009834 | GINGIVAL WAFER - Strip-shaped forms of administration for administering an active ingredient via the mucous membrane of the gums. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009835 | WOUND CLEANSING APPARATUS WITH HEAT - An apparatus for cleansing and promoting tissue growth in wounds, in which irrigant fluid optionally containing cell nutrients and/or other physiologically active material from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing, a biodegradable scaffold in contact with the wound bed and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. The apparatus has means for supplying thermal energy to the fluid in the wound. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. micro-filtration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009836 | PHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY DEVICE - The present application discloses a pharmaceutical delivery system for delivering a desired amount of liquid in the form of droplets. The pharmaceutical delivery system comprises a container having resilient compressible walls of uniform thickness, an elongated neck, and a valveless dropper tip. The pharmaceutical delivery system dispenses liquid through an outlet orifice in the valveless dropper tip in a drop by drop manner, producing droplets of substantially uniform volume independent of the amount of pressure applied on the container. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009837 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The invention pertains to a device ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009838 | VACUUM ASSISTED WOUND DRESSING - Apparatus for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a wound site is described, the apparatus comprising: a wound contacting element for retaining wound exudate fluid therein; a wound covering element that provides a substantially airtight seal over the wound contacting element and wound site; a vacuum connection tube connecting a wound cavity to a vacuum source; and a vacuum source connected to a distal end of the vacuum connection tube. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009839 | Negative Pressure Bandage - A pressure bandage comprises a banding porting, at least one infiltration and at least one fixing member. The banding portion includes at least one recession formed in one side of the banding portion, at least one tube having a first and a second ends, and at least one check valve mounted in the second end of the tube. The first end of the tube is connected to the recession. The infiltration is coupled on the inner surface of the recession of the banding portion. The fixing member fixes the banding portion to a treatment part. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009840 | EXCREMENT TREATING APPARATUS - An excrement treating apparatus | 2011-01-13 |
20110009841 | SUPERABSORBENT POLYMER COMPOSITIONS HAVING COLOR STABILITY - The invention relates to absorptive, crosslinked polymeric compositions that are based on partly neutralized, monoethylenically unsaturated monomer carrying acid groups wherein the absorptive, crosslinked polymeric composition further includes an antioxidant and is color stable. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009842 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - The present invention aims to provide an absorbent article to prevent stuffiness generated between a barrier sheet and a wearer's skin and thereby to prevent eczema due to such stuffiness. An absorbent article including a chassis and a barrier sheet. The barrier sheet has a pair of lateral zones opposed to each other in a transverse direction and a middle zone connecting the lateral zones and the middle zones lies on a crotch region. Front and rear through-holes, are defined by the lateral zones and the middle zone. The lateral zones lying outside the middle zone as viewed in the transverse direction are partially cutaway to form notches. The notches are formed by the lateral zones. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009843 | BACKSHEET FOR AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A backsheet for an absorbent article includes an inner liquid-impermeable film layer ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009844 | RELEASE SHEET MATERIAL - Release sheet materials for use as packaging material for individually packaged disposable absorbent articles, typically sanitary napkins and the like. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POST-OPERATIVE CARE FOR A LIPOSUCTION PROCEDURE - A system and method for post-operation care for a liposuction procedure including a compression garment and a set of absorptive garments that includes a first absorptive garment and a second absorptive garment. The compression garment includes a first portion and each absorptive garment includes an absorptive material, a fluid resistant material, and a fastener. The first absorptive garment is coupled to the body of the patient and fastened to envelop the first portion of the absorptive garment and the second absorptive garment is couple to the body of the patient and fastened to the first portion of the absorptive garment upon removal of the first absorptive garment. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009846 | MODULAR EXTERNAL INFUSION DEVICE - A modular external infusion device that controls the rate a fluid is infused into an individual's body, which includes a first module and a second module. More particularly, the first module may be a pumping module that delivers a fluid, such as a medication, to a patient while the second module may be a programming module that allows a user to select pump flow commands. The second module is removably attachable to the first module. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009847 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND USING SUCTION BLISTERS OR OTHER POOLED REGIONS OF FLUID WITHIN THE SKIN - The present invention generally relates to devices and techniques associated with diagnostics, therapies, and other applications, including skin-associated applications, for example, devices for delivering and/or withdrawing fluid from subjects, e.g., through the skin. In some embodiments, the device includes a system for accessing an extractable medium from and/or through the skin of the subject at an access site, and a pressure regulator supported by a support structure, able to create a pressure differential across the skin at least a portion of the access site. The device may also include, in some cases, a sensor supported by the support structure for determining at least one condition of the extractable medium from the subject, and optionally a signal generator supported by the support structure for generating a signal relating to the condition of the medium determined by the sensor. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009848 | FLUID INJECTION DEVICE - A medical device is provided. The device includes a cannula with a lumen defined therethrough and an upper portion, a right side portion, a bottom portion, and a left side portion each substantially equally spaced from their respective neighboring portion around the circumferential surface of the cannula. The cannula additionally includes a plurality of apertures disposed through the distal end portion to provide communication from the lumen and a visually perceptible indicator that is configured to allow the cannula to be positioned at an appropriate rotational position within the patient. A plurality of injection needles are disposed within the lumen and a first handle is fixed with respect to the cannula and a second handle is disposed in conjunction with the first handle and fixed to the proximal portion of each of the plurality of needles, the first handle is translatable with respect to the second handle to translate the plurality of needles from a first position where the distal portions of each of the plurality of needles are disposed within the lumen of the cannula, and a second position where the distal portion of each of the plurality of needles extends out of the lumen through their respective aperture. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009849 | CATHETER CONNECTION SYSTEMS - A catheter connection system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a catheter connection system may include at least two components and a deformable sealing element positioned between the at least two components configured to allow, upon deformation, fluid flow through the at least two components. In another embodiment, the catheter connection system may include a sealing element positioned between at least two components, wherein the components are coupled to one another by a locking member. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009850 | HANDLE FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY | 2011-01-13 |
20110009851 | Apparatus for Cutting a Tissue Section of an Eye by Laser Radiation - An apparatus for cutting a tissue part of an eye by means of laser radiation includes a suction-ring unit ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009852 | Laser Safety Goggles for Animals - A laser protection device that can stay tightly on an animal by going over its head and eyes using a flexible material such as nylon. The device has polymer or glass windows that are designed to block or attenuate the treatment light in order to protect the eyes of the animal from laser damage. As an integral feature, the windows are partially transparent in the visible spectrum to allow the animal to see its surroundings. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009853 | LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices and methods for clamping tissue and/or moving two tissue structures together by moving two plates or arm together. The pressure or force applied to the tissue may be used to bring the tissue together, to seal an opening or to cut through and remove a portion of the tissue. In one procedure disclosed, a clip applier may be used to apply one or more clips to the left atrial appendage of the heart to prevent clots from the left atrial appendage from embolizing and causing harm to the patient, such as a stroke. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009854 | EXPANDABLE MULTI-TUBULAR CRYOPROBE - An expandable, flexible multi-tubular cryoprobe operational with a near critical cryogenic working fluid. The inlet fluid transfer micro-tubes utilized are formed of material that maintains flexibility in a full range of temperatures from −200° C. to ambient temperature. During operation, the cryoprobe is mechanically actuated to provide radial expansion of the inlet fluid transfer micro-tubes. Thus, enhanced thermal contact with target biological tissue to be treated is provided. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009855 | EFFECT OF RADIOFREQUENCY FIELDS ON CELL GROWTH AND METHODS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT - The invention relates to the use of a radiofrequency/microwave treatment device and its effect on cell growth and survival, and in a more particular embodiment on endometriotic cells. In another aspect, the invention relates to the use of radiofrequency/microwave energy to effect cell growth in a desired population while substantially avoiding the deleterious heating and destructive effects on neighboring or nearby cells. Using the devices, specific treatment regimens and controlling energy output to cells and tissue can effect specific cells and diseases of humans, for example, those involving uncontrolled or deleterious cell growth. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009856 | Combination Radio Frequency Device for Electrosurgery - A radio frequency (RF) device for use in electrosurgery is provided. The RF device comprises a flexible support member having an actuator passage extending therethrough and a flexible actuator member at least partially disposed within the actuator passage. An insulator housing is connected on its proximal side to the distal end of the actuator so that when the flexible actuator member is rotated, the insulator housing rotates about a rotation axis through the distal actuator end. The device also comprises at least one electrode extending distally from the insulator housing, the at least one electrode having first and second energy transmitting surfaces configured so that if the first energy transmitting surface is positioned to deliver electrical current with the insulator housing in a first angular orientation, rotation of the insulator housing to a second orientation positions the second energy transmitting for transfer of electrical current. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009857 | OPEN-IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER WITH TURBULENT FLOW - According to an embodiment of a method for cooling an open-irrigated ablation electrode, pressurized fluid is delivered from a fluid lumen of a catheter body into an ablation electrode. Fluid flow in the fluid lumen is generally laminar. The generally laminar fluid flow is transformed from the fluid lumen into a turbulent fluid flow within the ablation electrode. The pressurized fluid with turbulent fluid flow is delivered through irrigation ports of the ablation electrode. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009858 | RADIO FREQUENCY-BASED CATHETER SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED DEFLECTION AND STEERING MECHANISMS - A RF catheter system includes a catheter with a proximal portion, a distal portion having a distal end and a lumen extending from the proximal portion to the distal portion. Inner and outer coaxially aligned conductors extend within the catheter and are coaxial with the lumen. A deflectable catheter guide is disposed within the catheter lumen and extends proximally within the catheter lumen and terminates distally of the distal end of the catheter to define a biological ablation pathway. A radio-frequency antenna is disposed at the distal portion of the catheter and is in electrical communication with the inner and outer coaxially aligned conductors. The radio-frequency antenna is adaptable to receive and transmit radio-frequency energy for ablating biological tissue along the ablation pathway. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009859 | SURGICAL APPARATUS WITH REMOVABLE TOOL CARTRIDGE - A surgical apparatus for coagulating and cutting tissue includes a handle assembly and a tool cartridge. The tool cartridge includes electrically conductive movable tools, such as jaws and a blade, for cutting tissue. The jaws and blade each are connected to a transmission to facilitate movement. Multiple sheaths are used to encompass and protect the transmissions. Slidable grips are disposed outside of the sheaths and operatively connected to the transmissions that are disposed within the sheaths. At least one lever is supported by the handle assembly and engagable with the grips to facilitate movement of the grips, and thus, the tools. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009860 | Apparatus and Method for Reducing Subcutaneous Fat Deposits, Virtual Face Lift and Body Sculpturing by Electroporation - An apparatus and method for performing non-invasive treatment of the human face and body by electroporation in lieu of cosmetic surgery is provided. The apparatus comprises a high voltage pulse generator and an applicator having two or more electrodes in close mechanical and electrical contact with the patient's skin for applying the pulses to the patient's skin. The applicator may consist of two pieces with one electrode having a sharp tip and another having a flat surface. High voltage pulses delivered to the electrodes create at the tip of the sharp electrode an electric field high enough to cause death of relatively large subcutaneous fat cells by electroporation. Moving the electrode tip along the skin creates a line of necrotic subcutaneous fat cells, which later are metabolized by the body. Multiple applications of the electrode along predetermined lines on the face or neck create shrinkage of the skin and the subcutaneous fat volume underlying the treated area. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009861 | PREDICTING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION RECURRENCE BY PROTEASE AND PROTEASE INHIBITOR PROFILING - Disclosed herein are methods of and systems for predicting recurrence of atrial fibrillation comprising protease and protease inhibitor profiling. The levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and/or tissue inhibitor metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are analyzed to predict the recurrence of atrial fibrillation, and further to predict whether cardioversion will provide a successful therapy. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009862 | ABLATION PROBE WITH ECHOGENIC INSULATIVE SHEATH - Tissue ablation probes are provided. Each tissue ablation probe comprises an electrically conductive probe shaft, at least one tissue ablation electrode carried by a distal end of the probe shaft, and an electrically insulative outer sheath disposed on the probe shaft. The sheath is at least partially composed of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and another material comprising condensed-phase particles interspersed throughout the PEEK to increase the echogenicity of the outer sheath. The durability of the PEEK allows the sheath to be formed as thinly as possible, thereby minimizing the diameter of the ablation probe, while the inclusion of condensed-phase particles within the PEEK does not significantly degrade the durability of the sheath. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009863 | Shaft Constructions for Medical Devices with an Articulating Tip - An endoscopic surgical instrument for sealing tissue includes an end effector having a pair of jaw members adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. At least one jaw member is movable relative to the other between an open configuration and a closed configuration for grasping tissue. A handle is movable to induce motion in the end effector between the open and closed configurations. An elongated shaft defines a longitudinal axis and is coupled between the end effector and the handle. The shaft includes a plurality of links arranged such that neighboring links engage one another across a pair of edges to maintain the end effector in an aligned configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis. Each of the edges is spaced laterally from the longitudinal axis. The neighboring links may pivot about the rotational edges to move the end effector to an articulated configuration. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009864 | Electrosurgical Jaws with Offset Knife - An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto with a longitudinal axis defined therethrough and an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end thereof. The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members disposed in opposing relation relative to one another and moveable from a first, open position to a second, closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members includes a proximal flange adapted to communicate with a drive assembly for moving the jaw members between the first and second positions. One or both of the of the jaw members has a curved knife channel defined therein having a proximal end that is offset from the longitudinal axis defined through the shaft. A knife guide is assembled to an outer surface of one of the proximal flanges of the jaw members on the same side as the proximal end of the knife channel and defines a knife path therein configured to guide a knife into the knife channel for translation therethrough. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009865 | BONE FIXATION USING AN INTRAMEDULLARY PIN - System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixation of a bone, such as the clavicle, using an intramedullary pin. The pin may be threaded in a leading region of the pin and may define one or more transverse apertures in the trailing region of the pin to receive one or more fasteners. In some embodiments, the system may include the pin and a jig for installation of the pin. The jig may include a sleeve that connects to the pin and is configured to be advanced toward the pin and against bone to compress the bone, to permit at least one fastener to be placed into a transverse aperture of the pin while the bone is compressed. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009866 | Osteotomy plate, plate driver and method for their use - An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009867 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A SUTURE TO A BONE - A method of forming a channel in a bone, the method comprising: providing a first bore in the bone; and forming, a second bore in the bone at a predefined angle from said first bore, using said first bore as a reference point for | 2011-01-13 |
20110009868 | Apparatus for preoperative planning of artificial knee joint replacement operation and jig for supporting operation | 2011-01-13 |
20110009869 | TRANSILIAC-TRANSSACRAL METHOD OF PERFORMING LUMBAR SPINAL INTERVENTIONS - This disclosure is directed to minimally-invasive devices, methods and systems for treating vertebral diseases and injuries using multiple therapeutic procedures through small access portals of sufficient dimension that minimize trauma to the patient. More particularly, disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for an intraosseous transiliac-transsacral surgical approach through the iliac ala and sacral ala that can be used for a variety of surgical procedures within the lumbar spine. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009870 | apparatus for spinal fusion - An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. An expandable implant includes a plurality of elements are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of elements. The column of elements is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the elements are consecutively added to the column. The expandable implant includes a constraint including a cooperative engagement structure between adjacent elements. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009871 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REINFORCING BONE - Apparatuses and methods for reinforcing weakened or fractured bone are disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a bone reinforcing mixture to a bone includes a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass through, and a bone fitting portion having an opening for accepting the tube, an insertion portion for insertion into the bone, and at least one relief valve. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009872 | IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - An implant delivery device ( | 2011-01-13 |
20110009873 | IV INFUSION SYSTEM DEVICE HAVING RETRACTABLE NEEDLE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Device for installing and/or injecting a cannula includes a body, a needle holding member arranged in the body and comprising a needle, and a spring structured and arranged to move the needle holding member to a retracted position within the body. At least one of the spring is pre-tensioned or expanded and the spring is arranged on a side of the needle holding member opposite the needle. A method of using the device includes injecting insertion cannula to a skin surface and causing the needle holding member to retract into the body. A method of making the device includes placing the spring in an pre-tensioned or expanded position inside the body and connecting one end of the spring to the needle holding member. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2011-01-13 |
20110009874 | Single Operator Device for Delivering an Ocular Implant - An ocular implant delivery system is provided with a number of features. In some embodiments, the delivery system comprises a rotation mechanism configured to rotate and orient a cannula of the system, and an advancement mechanism configured to advance and retract an ocular implant through the delivery system and into an eye of a patient. In some embodiments, the cannula is sized and configured to be inserted into Schlemm's canal of the eye. The ocular implant is configured to maintain its orientation within the delivery system as the cannula is rotated. In some embodiments, the ocular implant automatically disengages the delivery system when it is advanced beyond a distal tip of the delivery system. Methods of implanting an ocular implant are also provided. | 2011-01-13 |