03rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130018316 | MULTI-LANGUAGE / MULTI-PROCESSOR INFUSION PUMP ASSEMBLY - An infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir assembly configured to contain an infusible fluid. A motor assembly is configured to act upon the reservoir assembly and dispense at least a portion of the infusible fluid contained within the reservoir assembly. Processing logic is configured to control the motor assembly. The processing logic includes a primary microprocessor configured to execute one or more primary applications written in a first computer language; and a safety microprocessor configured to execute one or more safety applications written in a second computer language. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018317 | Insertion Device for an Insertion Set and Method of Using the Same - An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined or variable angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018318 | INTRODUCER SHEATH WITH BRAIDED FILAMENT SECUREMENT MECHANISM - A tubular body for a medical device for insertion within a body passageway of a patient. The tubular body includes a tubular inner liner. A braided member is disposed along an outer surface of the liner. The braided member includes intersecting filaments and cells defined by the filaments. A securement mechanism, such as radiopaque solder, is disposed along a circumferential region of the braided member. The securement mechanism is attached to portions of the filaments and spans the cells that correspond to the circumferential region to inhibit relative movement of filament ends. An outer surface of the securement mechanism is sized to extend radially outward to a position up to an outer surface of the braided member to not add to the overall wall thickness of the tubular body. An outer jacket is positioned longitudinally around the braided member and connected to the inner liner. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018319 | CATHETER FIXING DEVICEAANM Abe; KazuhiroAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Abe; Kazuhiro Shizuoka JPAANM Koike; KazuhiroAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Koike; Kazuhiro Shizuoka JPAANM Makino; MasanoriAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Makino; Masanori Shizuoka JPAANM Akaike; YoshimiAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Akaike; Yoshimi Shizuoka JPAANM Kanie; NobuatsuAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Kanie; Nobuatsu Shizuoka JPAANM Mizoguchi; MasatoAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Mizoguchi; Masato Shizuoka JP - The present invention relates to a fixing device ( | 2013-01-17 |
20130018320 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS COMPRISING AN ADHESIVE MATERIALAANM McKay; William F.AACI MemphisAAST TNAACO USAAGP McKay; William F. Memphis TN US - Improved medical devices and methods are provided that are implantable at or near a target tissue site beneath the skin of a patient, the medical device comprising an adhesive sheet having a region configured to receive a solid or semi-solid drug depot, the drug depot disposed within the region of the adhesive sheet, the drug depot having at least one surface configured to release a therapeutically effective amount of the drug over a period of at least one day, wherein the adhesive sheet limits movement of the medical device at or near the target tissue site. In some embodiments, the medical device provided can include an effective amount of at least one analgesic and/or at least one anti-inflammatory agent at or near a target site, and can reduce, prevent or treat inflammation and/or pain, such as postoperative pain or orthopedic degenerative pathology pain. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018321 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS COMPRISING AN ADHESIVE SHEET CONTAINING A DRUG DEPOTAANM McKay; William F.AACI MemphisAAST TNAACO USAAGP McKay; William F. Memphis TN US - Improved medical devices and methods are provided that are implantable at or near a target tissue site beneath the skin of a patient, the medical device comprises an adhesive sheet having a region configured to receive a drug depot, the drug depot disposed within the region of the adhesive sheet and the drug depot having at least one surface configured to release a therapeutically effective amount of the drug over a period of at least one day, wherein the adhesive sheet limits movement of the medical device at or near the target tissue site. In some embodiments, the medical device provided can include an effective amount of at least one analgesic and/or at least one anti-inflammatory agent at or near a target site, and can reduce, prevent or treat inflammation and/or pain, particularly postoperative pain or orthopedic degenerative pathology pain. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018322 | PROTECTIVE DRESSING AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A protective device having a substantially rigid casing for placement on a patient's skin, wherein the casing has a hollow interior facing the patient's skin and a lip. The casing can be spanned across its hollow interior by a membrane. The casing can have a first adhesive seal attached to a bottom surface of the lip of the casing, and a second adhesive seal attached to the top surface of the lip of the casing. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018323 | Flexible Reservoir for a Medicated ModuleAANM Boyd; Malcolm StanleyAACI WellesbourneAACO GBAAGP Boyd; Malcolm Stanley Wellesbourne GBAANM Davies; James AlexanderAACI Leamington SpaAACO GBAAGP Davies; James Alexander Leamington Spa GBAANM Wallace; Andrew GordonAACI HighleadonAACO GBAAGP Wallace; Andrew Gordon Highleadon GBAANM Sanders; DavidAACI WarwickAACO GBAAGP Sanders; David Warwick GB - A reservoir ( | 2013-01-17 |
20130018324 | INJECTION DEVICEAANM Reynolds; David L.AACI BromontAACO CAAAGP Reynolds; David L. Bromont CAAANM MacDonald; DanielAACI BromontAACO CAAAGP MacDonald; Daniel Bromont CAAANM Tremblay; YanAACI OrfordAACO CAAAGP Tremblay; Yan Orford CAAANM Trepanier; JulieAACI SherbrookeAACO CAAAGP Trepanier; Julie Sherbrooke CA - An injection device ( | 2013-01-17 |
20130018325 | FLANGE EXTENDER FOR USE WITH AN INJECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLYAANM Schiller; EricAACI WestfieldAAST NJAACO USAAGP Schiller; Eric Westfield NJ USAANM Laskar; Christina JoyAACI Cliffside ParkAAST NJAACO USAAGP Laskar; Christina Joy Cliffside Park NJ USAANM Aon; MitaliAACI Princeton JunctionAAST NJAACO USAAGP Aon; Mitali Princeton Junction NJ USAANM Caizza; RichardAACI VernonAAST NJAACO USAAGP Caizza; Richard Vernon NJ USAANM Bell; JonAACI WaldwickAAST NJAACO USAAGP Bell; Jon Waldwick NJ US - A flange extender for use with an injection device is described. The flange extender includes first and second flange extender pieces and a locking mechanism to lock the first and second flange extender pieces to one another. In one embodiment, the locking mechanism includes each piece having a locking finger extending from the piece and an aperture adapted to receive the locking finger. The first and second flange extender pieces extend in a direction transverse to a main axis of the injection device to thereby provide a surface area for manual manipulation of the injection device during an injection. The first and second flange extender pieces also attach to each other on opposite sides of the injection device. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018326 | MEDICAL FLUID INJECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A medical fluid injection device and/or medical fluid vial are disclosed. The medical fluid vial includes an outer body with a mouth and an inner member having a resilient expandable container portion and an access portion normally sealing the container portion. The injection device has a housing or needle holder mounting an access member for accessing the vial contents and a needle for injection into a patient. The housing may include a needle shield movable relative to the needle holder. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018327 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICEAANM Dasbach; UweAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Dasbach; Uwe Frankfurt am Main DEAANM Raab; SteffenAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Raab; Steffen Frankfurt am Main DEAANM Rottluff; MarianneAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Rottluff; Marianne Frankfurt am Main DE - Drive assembly for a drug delivery device, comprising a housing with a proximal end and a distal end, a drive member, and a piston rod. A longitudinal axis (A) extends between the proximal end and the distal end. The piston rod is axially moveable relative to the housing. The piston rod comprises a guide track. The drive member comprises a guide piece being disposed and being movable in the guide track. The guide track comprises at least one section which is oblique relative to the longitudinal axis (A) and defining a displacement for dispensing a single pre-set dose of medication during a relative movement between the guide piece and the piston rod when the guide piece cooperates with the oblique section between a distal final area of the oblique section and a proximal final area of the oblique section. The pitch of the at least one oblique section decreases from the distal final area to the proximal final area. Drug delivery device with a drive assembly, wherein a medication containing cartridge is coupled to the piston rod in a manner to dispense the medication. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018328 | ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICEAANM Jugl; MichaelAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Jugl; Michael Frankfurt am Main DEAANM Otten; MartinAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Otten; Martin Frankfurt am Main DE - The present invention relates to a piston for a cartridge for a drug delivery device comprising: at least one annular sealing surface to radially abut against an inner side wall of a cartridge, a distal surface to confine a drug receiving volume of the cartridge, a thrust receiving surface adapted to receive a thrust exerting plunger of a drug delivery device for displacing the piston in a proximal direction relative to the side wall, wherein the thrust receiving surface comprises numerous centering elements protruding from the thrust receiving surface towards the plunger and wherein the centering elements comprise an outer shape and geometry that matches with a corresponding receptacle of the plunger, and wherein the centering elements are arranged and aligned on the circumference of an imaginary annular or circular structure. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018329 | PORTABLE AMPOULE WITH A SPECIALIZED TIP AND SEALERAANM Mehta; Ketan C.AACI Santa RosaAAST CAAACO USAAGP Mehta; Ketan C. Santa Rosa CA US - The present disclosure relates to a portable ampoule with a specialized tip and sealer. In a general aspect, the portable ampoule for dispensing fluid may include a body configured to contain cleansing solution. A neck may be coupled to the body and configured to control the flow of the solution. A tip may be coupled to the neck and have an aperture for solution release. A sealing device may be coupled to the tip and configured to seal the aperture. The sealing device may permanently unseal the aperture upon decoupling from the tip. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018330 | NEEDLE GUARDS AND INTRAVENOUS CATHETER APPARATUS COMPRISING THE NEEDLE GUARDSAANM Baid; RishiAACI New DelhiAACO INAAGP Baid; Rishi New Delhi IN - A needle guard may include a base portion having a hole adapted to accommodate a needle shaft of a needle such that the needle may extend through the hole and move relative to the needle guard from a ready position in which the needle tip is outside the needle guard to a protective position in which the needle tip is covered by the needle guard. Arms of the needle guard may extend distally from the base portion generally in an axial direction. The arms may comprise sections bent to define a passage for the needle in the needle guard. An intravenous catheter apparatus may include the needle guard in combination with a needle and a catheter tube attached to a catheter hub, the catheter hub having a chamber. The needle guard may be slidably arranged on the needle shaft and housed in the chamber of the catheter hub. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018331 | DEVICES FOR CLEARING BLOCKAGES IN IN-SITU ARTIFICIAL LUMENS - A device for the breaking-apart of occlusions includes a stationary fitting, a hollow tube and a second fitting configured to reciprocate so as to cause the hollow tube to be compressed and expanded. The hollow tube is coupled on one side to the stationary fitting, and the stationary fitting provides access to a hollow portion of the hollow tube. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018332 | Human skin treatment arrangement - A human skin treatment arrangement configured to treat surface conditions of human skin, especially the wrinkle, fine lines or scar appeared on the surface of human face, or for improving absorption efficiency of cosmetic or medical transdermal agent. In a treatment mode, the arrangement is configured for attaching to a portion of human skin such that the area of the human skin under treatment is maintained in a stretched position to enhance the treatment effect. In a further embodiment, the arrangement comprises a wrinkle relief agent, a scar relief agent or a cosmetic or medical transdermal agent to treat the surface of the skin. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018333 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A HEATED SKIN TREATMENT SPRAY - Embodiments disclosed herein propose the controlled application of a heated spray cloud to a target surface. The spray cloud may be delivered in connection with applications of atomized (misted) sunless tanning sprays using a variety of spray systems. A formulation of the cosmetic or conditioning liquid may conduct and retain heat to allow a pleasantly warm spray to be received on the skin surface. The formula may come to temperature quickly and the heat may be retained even though a nozzle cooling effect inherently cools the spray as it leaves the nozzle. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018334 | Biodegradable wound care products with biocompatible artificial skin treatment and healing acceleratorAANM Glynn; Kenneth P.AACI FlemingtonAAST NJAACO USAAGP Glynn; Kenneth P. Flemington NJ USAANM Martin; AlainAACI RingoesAAST NJAACO USAAGP Martin; Alain Ringoes NJ US - A biodegradable wound care product with biocompatible artificial skin treatment. It includes a biodegradable bandage support member and a biodegradable adhesive on at least a portion thereof. The support member is made of a biodegradable material, such as natural or artificial textiles, plastics or papers. A biodegradable actives carrier is attached to a portion of the biodegradable bandage support member and is a synthetic or natural biodegradable adhesive or a combination thereof. An active ingredient is located on the biodegradable actives carrier including a layer of biocompatible algae artificial skin including sterilized water and at least 60% by weight of reconstituted seaweed, preferably Laminaria seaweed. A healing accelerator that is an alpha keto acid or an alpha keto acid derivative is also included. The active ingredient is prepared by first drying the raw materials, converting the raw materials to a powder and then reconstituting the powder with sterilizes water and other possible actives and/or inerts. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018335 | NOVEL BANDAGE INCLUDING AGGLOMERATES OF PARTICLES SUITABLE FOR RAPIDLY GELLING OR SOLUBILISINGAANM Pernot; Jean-MarcAACI DijonAACO FRAAGP Pernot; Jean-Marc Dijon FR - The present invention relates to a bandage including an adhesive hydrocolloid mass, wherein said bandage includes, on at least one portion of the surface of the adhesive mass intended for being in contract with the wound when the bandage is being used, a plurality of agglomerates made up of particles linked to one another, preferably in a multi-layer configuration, at least 90% and preferably at least 95% of said particles being made up of one (or more) material(s) selected among polysaccharides, proteins and synthetic polymers, and being suitable for solubilizing or gelling in under ten seconds, and preferably still in less than one second when in contact with the exudate from the wound. The bandage according to the invention is intended for treating wounds such as blisters, exuding wounds, burns and dermal-epidermal lesions, whether superficial, deep, chronic or acute. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018336 | NOVEL DRESSING INCLUDING A WEB OF MICROFIBERS OR NANOFIBERS SUITABLE FOR GELLING OR SOLUBILIZINGAANM Pernot; Jean-MarcAACI DijonAACO FRAAGP Pernot; Jean-Marc Dijon FR - The present invention relates to a repositionable bandage including an adhesive hydrocolloid mass, wherein said bandage includes, on at least one portion of the surface of the adhesive mass intended for being in contract with the wound when the bandage is being used, a web of microfibers or nanofibers, at least 90% and preferably at least 95% of which being made up of one (or more) material(s) selected among natural or synthetic polymers, and being suitable for solubilizing or gelling in under ten seconds, and preferably still in less than one second when in contact with the exudate from the wound. The bandage according to the invention is intended for treating wounds such as blisters, exuding wounds, burns and dermal-epidermal lesions, whether superficial, deep, chronic or acute. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018337 | DERMAL DELIVERY DEVICE WITH IN SITU SEAL - This invention relates to a transdermal drug delivery device that comprises an active ingredient (AI) layer, having a skin contacting surface and a non-skin contacting surface and comprising a volatile component, a release liner impermeable to the volatile component adjacent the skin contacting surface of the Al layer having a perimeter that extends beyond the perimeter of the AI layer in all directions, and an overlay comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) that does not absorb the volatile component adjacent the non-skin contacting surface of the Al layer having a perimeter of which extends beyond the perimeter of the Al layer in all directions, wherein the release liner and the PSA of the overlay are in contact with and adhered to each other around the perimeter of the Al layer to form a seal that reduces or prevents volatile component loss. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018338 | AUXILIARY POWERED NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus that can include a wound dressing, a fluid collection device, a vacuum pump comprising a pump motor, and tubing can be powered by auxiliary power sources such as high efficiency batteries, photovoltaic panels or cells, fuel cells, combustion generators, human powered generators, or other mechanical, electrical, or chemical power sources such as hand operated dynamos or wound springs, or any combination of the foregoing. Additionally, the apparatus can include a high efficiency pressure controller for controlling the output of the vacuum pump. In some embodiments, the pressure controller can control the pump without using a processor, and can have other features such as an intermittent delay function and an anti-stall mechanism to reduce the energy consumption of the apparatus. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018339 | Disposable Absorbent Article Design Utilizing Unbleached Pulp Fibers for the Absorbent CoreAANM Kaiser; TomAACI MarionAAST OHAACO USAAGP Kaiser; Tom Marion OH USAANM Linton; Steven D.AACI SnellvilleAAST GAAACO USAAGP Linton; Steven D. Snellville GA US - Absorbent articles and methods for making absorbent articles incorporate unbleached fibers in an absorbing core. Example embodiments provide unbleached fibers which are totally chlorine free. Such unbleached fibers provide features and advantages not present or recognized over prior articles. According to one embodiment, a disposable absorbent article having a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region located between the front and back waist regions, is provided. The disposable absorbent article includes a liquid pervious topsheet and a liquid impervious backsheet. Additionally, the disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent core disposed between at least a portion of the topsheet and bottom sheet. This absorbent core comprises a superabsorbent material and pulp material where at least a portion of the pulp material includes unbleached fibers having constituents which alter the performance properties of the absorbent core. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018340 | Absorbent Article Fullness IndicatorAANM Abraham; Jose KollakompilAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Abraham; Jose Kollakompil Neenah WI USAANM Ales, III; Thomas MichaelAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Ales, III; Thomas Michael Neenah WI USAANM Gakhar; SudhanshuAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Gakhar; Sudhanshu Neenah WI USAANM Heller; Jeffrey RobertAACI NeenahAAST WIAACO USAAGP Heller; Jeffrey Robert Neenah WI USAANM Nhan; Davis Dang HoangAACI AppletonAAST WIAACO USAAGP Nhan; Davis Dang Hoang Appleton WI USAANM Feldkamp; Joseph RaymondAACI AppletonAAST WIAACO USAAGP Feldkamp; Joseph Raymond Appleton WI USAANM Ranganathan; SridharAACI SuwaneeAAST GAAACO USAAGP Ranganathan; Sridhar Suwanee GA US - A wetness monitoring system is provided for an absorbent article, the wetness monitoring system including a signaling device including an alarm to indicate that the absorbent article has reached an insult limit. The signaling device operates with a sensor array which is disposed on the outermost surface of the absorbent article outer cover. The signaling device includes a detection circuit which measures changes in inductance or capacitance. The wetness monitoring system does not make direct contact with the absorbent structure located within an outer cover of the absorbent article. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018341 | ABSORBENT COREAANM Carlucci; GiovanniAACI ChictiAACO ITAAGP Carlucci; Giovanni Chicti ITAANM Peri; AndreaAACI SambucctoAACO ITAAGP Peri; Andrea Sambuccto ITAANM Tamburro; MaurizioAACI SambucctoAACO ITAAGP Tamburro; Maurizio Sambuccto ITAANM Toro; Evelina SaraAACI ChictiAACO ITAAGP Toro; Evelina Sara Chicti IT - An absorbent core structure for disposable absorbent articles, having improved fluid handling properties | 2013-01-17 |
20130018342 | Dual Mode Absorbent Tampon - A dual mode absorbent tampon comprising a mass of absorbent material compressed into a generally cylindrical shape, in a first mode of the tampon. The mass of absorbent material comprising a homogeneous mixture of a plurality of fibers which comprise at least a first type of fiber and a second type of fiber, where the first type of fiber is bondable to fibers of the plurality of fibers. At least a portion of the first type of fibers are bonded in a pre-determined pattern to adjacent fibers of the plurality of fibers wherein absorption by the tampon causes at least a portion of the mass of absorbent material to expand into a non-cylindrical shape which is dependent upon the pre-determined pattern, in a second mode of the tampon. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018343 | Lotions Derived From Renewable Resources and Absorbent Articles Comprising SameAANM Warren; RaphaelAACI Amberley VillageAAST OHAACO USAAGP Warren; Raphael Amberley Village OH USAANM Weisman; Paul ThomasAACI CincinnatiAAST OHAACO USAAGP Weisman; Paul Thomas Cincinnati OH US - A lotion having an emollient and an immobilizing agent. The emollient is derived from a renewable resource and having a bio-based content of from about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B and the immobilizing agent selected from the group consisting of C | 2013-01-17 |
20130018344 | Dynamic Fitting Body Adhering Absorbent Article - A disposable personal care article includes a shell having a unitary structure for disposition adjacent a wearer's vulva region; wherein the shell has a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area, the first area including body adhesive properties; wherein at least a portion of the first area comprises a body attachment means for adhering the shell directly to the skin and/or hair of the wearer; and wherein the shell has an anterior portion and a posterior portion where the posterior portion exhibits a higher % Extension relative to the anterior portion when a stretching force of 454 grams is applied, as measured by the % Strain Differential Test; and an absorbent structure present in the second area of the shell, wherein the first area is longitudinally separated from the second area. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018345 | Body Adhering Absorbent Aticle - An absorbent article for attachment to a wearers skin in the vulva region of the wearers torso includes a shell having a first side and a second side, the first side having a first area and a second area, wherein the first area surrounds a majority of the second area, and wherein the shell comprises a gel, a film, a sheet of a polymeric material, a foam, or a laminate including one or more of these materials. The article also includes an absorbent structure attached to the first side and located entirely within the second area of the shell, the absorbent structure including an absorbent material, wherein the first area of the shell has adhesive properties, and wherein the adhesive properties are adapted to attach the first area directly to the wearer's vulva region. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018346 | Sanitary Disposable Unisex Urine Device - A sanitary disposable urine device is provided that includes an inner ring and outer ring each having a top surface and opposing bottom surface. The outer ring is substantially concentric with the inner ring and may be offset. At least one of the top surfaces of the inner and outer rings conforms to a body contour of a user's perineum. The device includes a hand holder coupled to the bottom surface of the inner ring, the hand holder having an opening configured to match to the inner ring. The device includes a fluid containing bag having an open end attached to the hand holder such that fluid flows through the inner ring and the opening of the hand holder into the fluid containing bag during usage. The device includes an inner bag inside the fluid containing bag having an absorbent material and an outer sealable bag to secure the device after use. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018347 | TAMPON PLEDGET FOR INCREASED BYPASS LEAKAGE PROTECTION - The present invention provides a tampon pledget with one or more of the following properties: increased absorbency rate; high absorbent capacity and fluid retention; rapid expansion potential; and ease of ejection of the pledget from the applicator. Surprisingly, the one or more properties are achieved by using a modified dual cross-pad, folded, compressed tampon pledget design. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018348 | ABSORBENT COREAANM Carlucci; GiovanniAACI ChietiAACO ITAAGP Carlucci; Giovanni Chieti ITAANM Peri; AndreaAACI SambucetoAACO ITAAGP Peri; Andrea Sambuceto ITAANM Tamburro; MaurizioAACI SambucetoAACO ITAAGP Tamburro; Maurizio Sambuceto ITAANM Di Girolamo; LuigiAACI SambucetoAACO ITAAGP Di Girolamo; Luigi Sambuceto IT - An absorbent core structure for disposable absorbent articles, having improved fluid handling properties. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018349 | WATER-ABSORBENT SHEET STRUCTUREAANM Takatori; JunichiAACI Himeji-shiAACO JPAAGP Takatori; Junichi Himeji-shi JPAANM Matsushita; HidekiAACI Himeji-shiAACO JPAAGP Matsushita; Hideki Himeji-shi JPAANM Sakata; JunAACI Himeji-shiAACO JPAAGP Sakata; Jun Himeji-shi JPAANM Inaba; HarukaAACI Himeji-shiAACO JPAAGP Inaba; Haruka Himeji-shi JP - A water-absorbent sheet structure comprising a structure in which an absorbent layer containing a water-absorbent resin is sandwiched with a hydrophilic nonwoven fabric from an upper side and a lower side of the absorbent layer, characterized in that at least one side of a topside and an underside of the water-absorbent sheet structure is subjected to embossing, and that the water-absorbent sheet structure has the following properties: when a saline solution is allowed to be absorbed in an amount of 4 L per 1 m | 2013-01-17 |
20130018350 | Disposable Incontinence Pouch Assembly - An absorbent pouch for use by males suffering from mild incontinence problems includes an outer layer or sheath made from an impermeable material and an inner liner made from an absorbent material. The outer layer is defined by first and second side wall portions which are interconnected along three edges so as to establish a single opening into the pouch. The first or inner side wall portion of the pouch is also formed with an arcuate cut-out portion leading into the pouch and provided with a soft material. Extending from the second or outer side wall portion of the pouch is a support tab provided with one or more fastening elements for securing the pouch below a waist portion of a user, such as by attaching the support tab to a waist band or an undergarment of the user. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018351 | Package associating disposable articles structured for reduced chafingAANM Desai; Fred NavalAACI FairfieldAAST OHAACO USAAGP Desai; Fred Naval Fairfield OH US - A package associating disposable absorbent articles structured for reduced chafing is disclosed. The package may associate at least two sets of articles, the articles in the respective sets having respectively differing structures, so that a user has the differing articles available to apply to a wearer. The respective structures may be varied to effect differing contact locations and pressures about the waist and legs of the wearer. The time over which the wearer continuously wears articles of unvarying fit may thereby be reduced, reducing the likelihood or extent of continuous contact and pressure by articles at concentrated locations of the wearer's skin and body. Likelihood of irritation and chafing may thereby be reduced. An associated method for reducing skin irritation or chafing is disclosed. A method for manufacturing such a package by manufacturing differing structures on a single manufacturing line is disclosed. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018352 | Multi-Medicament ContainerAANM Wu; Kuo-ChengAACI Kaohsiung CityAACO TWAAGP Wu; Kuo-Cheng Kaohsiung City TW - A multi-medicament container including a vessel body, a plurality of plungers, and a rod is disclosed. The vessel body has an opening end and a closed end. The plungers are received in the vessel body, with the plungers spaced from each other to define a plurality of chambers in the vessel body, with each of the plungers having a passage, and with the passages having a common central line. The rod detachably and fluid-tightly stuffs the passages of the plungers, with an end of the rod extending out of the vessel body from the opening end of the vessel body. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018353 | MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER WITH SEAL BREACH DETECTION - A container having multiple compartments formed by frangible seals in the interior chamber of the container is disclosed. The container comprises an indicator adapted to provide an indication that a seal breach between the chambers has occurred. Methods of forming a container having a seal breach detection indicator are also disclosed. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018354 | LIQUID-TRANSFER ADAPTER BEVELED SPIKEAANM Sund; Julius CraigAACI PlymouthAAST MNAACO USAAGP Sund; Julius Craig Plymouth MN USAANM Swanson; Kevin DavidAACI Elk RiverAAST MNAACO USAAGP Swanson; Kevin David Elk River MN US - A liquid-transfer adapter operatively interposable between an injector and a vial is provided. The adapter has an injector engaging portion configured for fluidly coupling to an injector and a vial coupling. The vial coupling includes a spike that has a spike axis and a tip portion configured for piercing a septum of a vial. The tip portion includes a plurality of facets that meet each other at one or more edges and at least one of the one or more edges is sloped with respect to the spike axis. The spike defines a channel extending therethrough in fluid communication with the injector engaging portion. A channel opening is defined in at least one of the facets and disposed without interrupting the edges. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018355 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL OF MEDICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT DEVICES - The invention relates to the field of medical fluid management devices, in particular dialysis machines. The object of the invention is to design methods and devices, such that the monitoring and control of medical fluid management devices from a remote site are possible. To do so, the screen content of the output device of a fluid management device is transmitted at least partially to an output device of a remote control unit. The screen content optionally has user interfaces, which can be selected on the remote control device and lead to changes in the control of the transmitting medical fluid management device. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018356 | CHARACTERIZING MEDICATION CONTAINER PREPARATION, USE, AND DISPOSAL WITHIN A CLINICAL WORKFLOW - Data characterizing a medication container (e.g., an identifier, etc.) is received from a manually administrable medication device within a clinical workflow. Thereafter, one or more data records are generated, modified, or appended to include a portion of the received data. Subsequent requests that include the medication source from remote sources are answered by transmitting data stored in the one or more data records. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018357 | MEDICATION RESERVOIR - A method and apparatus for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump is provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir. The base has a base engagement member, such as a detent, projecting therefrom. A cap is provided which is adapted to receive the base. The cap includes a first cap engagement member, such as a detent opening, which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. The cap further includes a second cap detent opening which is adapted to removably engage the base detent. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the first cap detent opening, and the needle pierces the reservoir septum when the base detent is in the second cap detent opening. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018358 | CATHETERAANM WATANABE; NobuyoshiAACI Kasugai-shiAACO JPAAGP WATANABE; Nobuyoshi Kasugai-shi JPAANM ISHIKAWA; MasatomoAACI Seto-shiAACO JPAAGP ISHIKAWA; Masatomo Seto-shi JP - A catheter includes a proximal shaft, a distal shaft including a proximal end portion having an inner cavity into which a distal end portion of the proximal shaft is fitted, and a core wire extending through the inner cavity of the distal shaft. The core wire has a proximal end portion that is joined to a cutout portion formed in the distal end portion of the proximal shaft. Joining means are formed along a joint surface between the proximal end portion of the core wire and the cutout portion. When the joining means are divided into first joining means and second joining means along a longitudinal axis of the catheter, a length of one of the first joining means and the second joining means is larger than a length of the other of the first joining means and the second joining means. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018359 | Guide Wire Incorporating a HandleAANM Coyle; James A.AACI Co RoscommonAACO IEAAGP Coyle; James A. Co Roscommon IE - A guide wire incorporating a handle that incorporates a handle at the proximal end of said guide wire, the handle incorporating a guide wire actuator slidably disposed upon an actuator rail, the guide wire actuator being affixed to the proximal end of the guide wire and a guard rail contained within the actuator rail that prevents buckling of the proximal end of the guide wire. The handle can be connected to a catheter device amalgamating the guide wire and the catheter, allowing the catheter and guide wire to be operated simultaneously while also enabling the guide wire to be advanced or torqued independently of the catheter device. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018360 | METHOD FOR DELIVERING OPHTHALMIC DRUGS - This invention relates to a method of delivering ophthalmic drugs, specifically prostaglandins and prostamides. This method may also be applied to other types of intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering drugs (e.g. carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, beta blockers, alpha-adrenergic agonists, and parasympathomimetics) as well as other types of ophthalmic drugs for other indications (e.g. dry eye, inflammation, and infection). | 2013-01-17 |
20130018361 | ADAPTER FOR POWERED SURGICAL DEVICES - An adapter assembly for selectively interconnecting a surgical end effector including at least one axially translatable drive member and a powered actuator device including at least one rotatable drive shaft is provided. The adapter assembly includes an actuation shaft configured to convert rotation of a first drive shaft of the powered actuator device into an axial translation of a first drive member of the surgical end effector. The adapter assembly further includes an elongate tube configured to convert rotation of a second drive shaft of the powered actuator device into an axial translation of a second drive member of the surgical end effector. The actuation shaft is disposed within the elongate tube, and the actuation shaft and the elongate tube translate axially independent of each other. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018362 | LASER SCANNING SYSTEM, HAIR-CUTTING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHODAANM Verhagen; RiekoAACI EindhovenAACO NLAAGP Verhagen; Rieko Eindhoven NL - The invention relates to a laser scanning system ( | 2013-01-17 |
20130018363 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OMENTAL TISSUE - The invention relates to a method of treating obesity, insulin resistance and co-morbidities of these conditions by removing tissue from the abdomen. More specifically, it relates to a method of removing abdominal fat and omentum to which the fat is attached, in order to improve health. The invention includes a device for safely removing this tissue material | 2013-01-17 |
20130018364 | Stand Alone Energy-Based Tissue ClipsAANM Misuchenko; IgorisAACI Saint-PetersburgAACO RUAAGP Misuchenko; Igoris Saint-Petersburg RUAANM Martsinovskiy; GeorgyAACI Saint-PetersburgAACO RUAAGP Martsinovskiy; Georgy Saint-Petersburg RUAANM Verbitsky; MikhailAACI StougtonAAST MAAACO USAAGP Verbitsky; Mikhail Stougton MA USAANM Chernova; NataliyaAACI Saint-PetersburgAACO RUAAGP Chernova; Nataliya Saint-Petersburg RU - The present disclosure is directed to a tissue clip for use in electrosurgical procedures. The tissue clip includes an arm having a first electrode formed thereon. The tissue clip also includes a body pivotally coupled to the arm. The body includes a power source and a second electrode. The arm is moveable from a first position relative to the body for approximating tissue and a second position closer to the body for grasping tissue therebetween | 2013-01-17 |
20130018365 | DISPOSABLE TIP ASSEMBLY FOR LASER SURGICAL DEVICE - A multi-component sterile, disposable tip apparatus for laser surgical devices is provided and features assembly for alignment of a self-contained optical fiber to the surgical device and releasably locking assembly between the tip and device. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018366 | Focal Ablation AssemblyAANM Wu; Patrick P.AACI San CarlosAAST CAAACO USAAGP Wu; Patrick P. San Carlos CA USAANM Ico; Cesar A.AACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Ico; Cesar A. San Francisco CA USAANM Williams; Richard S.AACI Redwood CityAAST CAAACO USAAGP Williams; Richard S. Redwood City CA US - A focal ablation assembly, used with an endoscope comprising an endoscopic tube, comprises a cap and a cryogenic catheter placeable within the endoscopic tube channel. The cryogenic catheter defines a catheter lumen and has a distal end placeable at the endoscopic tube distal end. The cap is mountable to at least one of the distal ends and extends distally of both. The cap comprises a material which substantially maintains its shape during use while not causing tissue trauma. The cap defines a limited area therapeutic region, which is a chosen one of an open therapeutic region and a covered, effectively thermally transparent therapeutic region providing effectively no thermal insulation. In some examples the assembly includes a delivery catheter extending along the channel with a distal portion fluidly coupled to the cap volume, whereby refrigerant can be introduced into the cap volume and towards the therapeutic region by the delivery catheter. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018367 | Focal Ablation AssemblyAANM Wu; Patrick P.AACI San CarlosAAST CAAACO USAAGP Wu; Patrick P. San Carlos CA USAANM Ico; Cesar A.AACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Ico; Cesar A. San Francisco CA USAANM Williams; Richard S.AACI Redwood CityAAST CAAACO USAAGP Williams; Richard S. Redwood City CA US - A focal ablation assembly, used with an endoscope comprising an endoscopic tube, comprises a cryogenic catheter, a balloon and a reinforcing element. The cryogenic catheter is placeable within the endoscopic tube channel and has a distal end placeable at the distal end of the endoscopic tube. The balloon is mountable to the catheter distal end and extends distally of both of the distal ends. The reinforcing element at least partially defines the shape of the balloon in the expanded state. The balloon defines a balloon volume when expanded and has a thermally conductive therapeutic region which provides effectively no thermal insulation. In some examples the focal ablation assembly comprises a delivery catheter extending along the channel with a distal portion fluidly coupled to the balloon interior, whereby refrigerant can be introduced into the balloon interior and towards the therapeutic region by the delivery catheter. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018368 | USER INTERFACE FOR OPERATING AND MONITORING A CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEMAANM Chan; Luan ThienAACI Coon RapidsAAST MNAACO USAAGP Chan; Luan Thien Coon Rapids MN USAANM Ramadhyani; SatishAACI MinneapolisAAST MNAACO USAAGP Ramadhyani; Satish Minneapolis MN USAANM Vallapureddy; VineelAACI Coon RapidsAAST MNAACO USAAGP Vallapureddy; Vineel Coon Rapids MN US - A method for concurrently displaying on an interactive user interface the various operating parameters and status of the components of a cryosurgical system during a cryosurgical procedure. The interactive user interface enables a cryosurgical system operator to manipulate the operating parameters and reconfigure the display. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018369 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT IN PROXIMITY TO SENSITIVE TISSUE STRUCTURESAANM MIHALIK; Teresa AnnAACI EncinitasAAST CAAACO USAAGP MIHALIK; Teresa Ann Encinitas CA US - A method of treating a target tissue including positioning a treatment element of a medical device adjacent the target tissue; setting a first target temperature of the treatment element; operating the treatment element to reach the first target temperature; thermally treating the target tissue with the treatment element; monitoring a physiological parameter; setting a second target temperature of the treatment element based on the monitored physiological parameter; and operating the treatment element to reach the second target temperature. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018370 | VACUUM COAGULATION PROBES - Methods for using a surgical device integrating a suction mechanism with a coagulation mechanism for improving lesion creation capabilities. The device comprises an elongate member having an insulative covering attached about means for coagulating soft tissue. Openings through the covering expose regions of the coagulation-causing elements and are coupled to lumens in the elongate member which are routed to a vacuum source and a fluid source to passively transport fluid along the contacted soft tissue surface in order to push the maximum temperature deeper into tissue. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018371 | Clip-Over Disposable Assembly for Use with Hemostat-Style Surgical Instrument and Methods of Manufacturing SameAANM Twomey; John R.AACI LongmontAAST COAACO USAAGP Twomey; John R. Longmont CO US - A clip-over disposable assembly includes a switch assembly and a disposable body. The disposable body includes a first disposable member, a second disposable member including first and second wall portions, and a third disposable member. The first wall portion defines a first aperture therethrough and a first cavity configured to receive therein a first portion of the switch assembly. The third disposable member includes a third wall portion, wherein a body of the second disposable member and the third wall portion define an opening configured to allow a shaft of a hemostat-style surgical instrument to pass therethrough. The second wall portion and the third wall portion cooperatively define a chamber in communication with the opening and configured to receive therein at least a portion of the shaft of the hemostat-style surgical instrument, wherein the at least a portion of the shaft is received in the chamber from an off-axis position. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018372 | Surgical ForcepsAANM Sims; Grant T.AACI LittletonAAST COAACO USAAGP Sims; Grant T. Littleton CO USAANM Collings; ChaseAACI HaydenAAST IDAACO USAAGP Collings; Chase Hayden ID USAANM Townsend; Jeffrey R.AACI LovelandAAST COAACO USAAGP Townsend; Jeffrey R. Loveland CO US - A forceps includes first and second shaft members each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. One (or both) of the first and second jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. The first jaw member includes a jaw frame fixedly engaged to the first shaft member and a disposable jaw housing releasably engageable with the jaw frame. The disposable jaw housing includes a knife assembly disposed therein. The knife assembly includes a knife blade biased toward an initial position, wherein the knife blade is disposed within the jaw housing. The knife blade is moveable between the initial position and an extended position, wherein the knife blade extends at least partially from the jaw housing to cut tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018373 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGULATING TISSUE WELDER JAWS - A surgical apparatus and methods for severing and welding tissue, in particular blood vessels. The apparatus includes an elongated shaft having a pair of relatively movable jaws at a distal end thereof. A first heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a first temperature and form a welded region within the tissue, while a second heating element on one of the jaws is adapted to heat up to a second temperature and sever the tissue within the welded region. The first and second heating elements may be provided on the same or opposite jaws. A control handle provided on the proximal end of the elongated shaft includes controls for opening and closing the jaws, and may include an actuator for sending current through the first and second heating elements. The first and second heating elements may be electrically connected in series, and the first heating element may be bifurcated such that it conducts about one half of the current as the second heating element. A force-limiting mechanism provided either within the control handle, in the elongated shaft, or at the jaws limits the pressure applied to the tissue by the jaws to ensure that the tissue is severed and the ends effectively welded within a short amount of time. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018374 | EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - An external fixation system comprising: first and second planar at least part-circular ring elements, the first ring element having a circumferential track extending along the part-circular circumference thereof; a plurality of struts each having a first and second end, the first end of each strut coupled to the first ring by a first connector and the second end of each strut coupled to a second ring by a second connector, the first connector including a spherical joint; the second connector non-rotatably coupled to the second ring, the strut second end being coupled to the second connector by a U-joint; shuttles mounted on the track of the first ring for movement there along with one shuttle coupled to each strut; and means for controlling the angular position of each strut second end and means for controlling the position of each shuttle along the circumferential track on the first ring. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018375 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE CRIMP AND CABLE FOR BONE CERCLAGE - A crimp configured to fix a cable about a bone includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a first channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the first channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough along with a second channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the second channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough and a deformable extension attached to the proximal end of the body, the extension including a lumen aligned with the second channel and sized and shaped to permit the cable to be slid therethrough. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018376 | Devices and Methods For the Preparation of Intervertebral DiscsAANM Yoon; SamuelAACI WyndmoorAAST PAAACO USAAGP Yoon; Samuel Wyndmoor PA USAANM Suh; SeanAACI BensalemAAST PAAACO USAAGP Suh; Sean Bensalem PA USAANM Leonard; RobertAACI FurlongAAST PAAACO USAAGP Leonard; Robert Furlong PA US - A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018377 | INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVAL OF MATERIAL FROM WITHIN A BODY - An instrument for removing material from within the body includes a distal portion that includes an adjustable length relative to a proximal portion and a flexible member that circulates through the distal portion. The exposed portion of the flexible member extends from the distal portion to remove the material. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018378 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR THE POSITIONING OF AN ALIGNMENT ELEMENTAANM Hananouchi; TakehitoAACI HyogoAACO JPAAGP Hananouchi; Takehito Hyogo JPAANM Vangeneugden; DieterAACI OverpeltAACO BEAAGP Vangeneugden; Dieter Overpelt BE - The present invention relates to surgical instruments and methods for the manufacture thereof, for facilitating the positioning of an implant in a socket of a ball-and-socket joint, by positioning an alignment element such as a pin, wire, screw or drill. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018379 | JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018380 | JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018381 | Alignment Device for Distal Targeting - A device is for aligning an aiming hole of an aiming device with a locking hole of an intramedullary nail. The device includes a sensing unit sized and shaped for insertion through an aiming hole of an aiming device attachable to an intramedullary nail. The sensing unit detects a magnetic field produced by a magnet and outputs an alignment signal based on a magnetic field parameter at first and second locations relative to the magnet. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018382 | FEMORAL COMPONENT INSTRUMENTAANM Jones; Nolan C.AACI WarsawAAST INAACO USAAGP Jones; Nolan C. Warsaw IN USAANM VanDiepenbos; Jeffery A.AACI SyracuseAAST INAACO USAAGP VanDiepenbos; Jeffery A. Syracuse IN US - A femoral component instrument includes a rotatable locking mechanism such as a post and is capable of interchangeable use between posterior stabilizing (“PS”) and cruciate retaining (“CR”) femoral component types via the locking mechanism. The instrument further includes a modular pad so that a pad specific to the prosthesis type may be chosen. Each pad of a particular femoral component type is useable with a variety of sizes of that femoral component type. The locking mechanism of the instrument is alternatively useable with a variety of femoral component types. The locking end of the post keys to a pad aperture to rotatably align the post to an appropriate securement position. If a femoral component is not locked to the pad, the post of the instrument moves from an exposed position proximal to the proximal pad surface to a retracted position distal to the proximal pad surface, thereby permitting impaction. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018383 | MULTI-PURPOSE PHACOEMULSIFICATION NEEDLE - In one aspect of the invention, a multi-purpose phacoemulsification needle comprises a needle body disposed about a centerline and has a lumen disposed therein. The lumen has a first cross-sectional area that is normal to the centerline. The needle further comprises a distal tip comprising an arcuate surface and a face with a port therein. The port has a second cross-sectional area in a plane generally parallel to the face and is in fluid communication with an internal cavity that has a third cross-sectional area normal to the centerline, the internal cavity being in fluid communication with the lumen. The needle is configured such that the third cross-sectional area is greater than either the first cross-sectional area or the second cross-sectional area. In another aspect of the invention, the needle comprises a plurality of fins projecting inwardly from the lumen. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018384 | Medical Retrieval and Capture Device and Related Methods of Use - A medical device and related methods of use are provided for capture and removal of tissue from body lumens. The device includes an end-effector unit configured to capture tissue, having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end and the proximal end form a substantially closed structure, and the distal end is more flexible than the proximal end. The device also includes a control member at the proximal end for holding and controlling the severing device. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018385 | Polypectomy Snare Device - Medical devices are disclosed including polypectomy snare devices. An example polypectomy snare device may include an elongated sheath having a distal end. A hollow shaft may extend through and be movable relative to the sheath. A distal portion of the shaft may have a slit formed therein. The shaft may be shiftable between a first configuration wherein the distal portion is substantially straight and a second configuration wherein the distal portion includes a bend. A snare wire may be disposed within the shaft. A distal section of the snare wire may extend through the slit when the shaft is in the second configuration. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018386 | Laparoscopic Uterine Manipulator Assembly and Methodology for Use - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprise a laparoscopic uterine manipulator device assembly. The laparoscopic uterine manipulator assembly comprises a laparoscopic control device configured for insertion into the abdomen-pelvic cavity of a patient. The laparoscopic uterine manipulator assembly further comprises a uterine manipulator device, the uterine manipulator device configured for insertion and advancement through a vaginal and uterine cavity. A primary member of a device coupling mechanism of the uterine manipulator device is mechanically engaged with a secondary member of the device coupling mechanism of the laparoscopic control device, resulting in the construction of an assembly comprising the laparoscopic control device and the uterine manipulator device. Assembled, the laparoscopic uterine manipulator assembly allows an individual user to utilize the device to engage and reposition the patient's uterus in a manner that allows for the performance of a gynecological laparoscopic medical procedure for the maximum benefit of the patient. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018387 | APPARATUS FOR ENTRAPPING AND EXTRACTING OBJECTS FROM BODY CAVITIESAANM DIAMANT; ValeryAACI KatzrinAACO ILAAGP DIAMANT; Valery Katzrin IL - A retrieval apparatus for entrapping and retaining an object located in a body for its extraction therefrom is described. The retrieval apparatus includes a snare and a snare control assembly. The snare has a proximal section and a distal section, and comprises a plurality of filaments extending from a proximal end of the proximal section towards the distal section, and then returning to the proximal end to form a plurality of loops. In the deployed state, the loops are interlaced to each other within the proximal section and are free and not interleaved within the distal section. Segments of the filaments of the distal section are bent with respect to segments of the filaments of the proximal section such that the retrieval snare in the contracted state forms a hollow cavity extending from the distal section towards the proximal section. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018388 | Assembly For Use With Surgery System - The present disclosure provides systems, assemblies and methods for surgery (e.g., robotic surgery). More particularly, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly for use in a surgical procedure with respect to a user-operable surgical device. In general, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly with respect to and for use with a user-operable surgery system. Systems and methods for releasably securing or attaching an assembly (e.g., imaging/surgical assembly) having a receiver member with respect to a user-operable grasper member of a surgery system are provided. The receiver member may be releasably and/or detachably securable to the surgical/imaging assembly. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018389 | DERMATOME BLADE ASSEMBLYAANM Mahaffey; MarkAACI New PhiladelphiaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Mahaffey; Mark New Philadelphia OH USAANM Straslicka; BruceAACI MedinaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Straslicka; Bruce Medina OH US - A dermatome having a blade assembly, where the blade assembly includes a blade and a blade mount. The blade may include a blade edge, a reference edge and at least one hole or receiver positioned between the blade edge and the reference edge. The blade mount may include a base, a blade locator extending from the base and at least one reference fence abutting the reference edge of the blade. The blade locator may include a protrusion for inserting into the hole or receiver of the blade. The blade and blade mount of the blade assembly may self align and provide for a simple and permanent connection. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018390 | DERMATOME WITH WIDTH PLATE CAPTURESAANM Mahaffey; MarkAACI New PhiladelphiaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Mahaffey; Mark New Philadelphia OH USAANM Straslicka; BruceAACI MedinaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Straslicka; Bruce Medina OH US - A dermatome having a main body, a blade assembly and a bottom member, where the main body includes a bottom surface and at least one capture extending from the bottom surface. The bottom member may be inserted into the at least one capture and fastened to the main body, where the blade assembly may be mounted between the fastened bottom member and the bottom surface of the main body. The captures of the main body may limit the movement of the inserted bottom member in at least three general directions and the fastener may limit the movement of the bottom member in at least a fourth general direction. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018391 | DERMATOME BLADE ASSEMBLY GUARDAANM Mahaffey; MarkAACI New PhiladelphiaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Mahaffey; Mark New Philadelphia OH USAANM Straslicka; BruceAACI MedinaAAST OHAACO USAAGP Straslicka; Bruce Medina OH US - A dermatome having a main body, a blade assembly and a blade guard, where the blade assembly has a blade edge and the blade guard has a base and a fence extending from the base toward the blade assembly so as to face the blade edge. The blade guard may include at least one blade assembly locator to facilitate the alignment of the blade guard with the blade assembly. A blade guard assembled on the blade assembly may operate so as to prevent unintended contact between the blade edge and objects. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018392 | MULTIPLE MEMBER INTERCONNECT FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND ABSORBABLE SCREW FASTENER - An absorbable screw fastener and a method of firing with an applicator capable of applying a surgical fastener to tissue in order to form tissue connection to secure objects to tissue, the fastener including a body portion having a helical thread, a head portion disposed at the proximal end of the body portion. The head portion includes a driver receiving configuration on its outer surface. The screw fastener further includes a cannulated center lumen with an opening extending from the head portion through the longitudinal length of the body portion. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018393 | SURGICAL FIXATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A surgical fixation systems including a fixation device and an introducer, and method of using. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018394 | TISSUE CAPTURING AND SUTURING DEVICE AND METHOD - A combination tissue apposition and suture capturing device ( | 2013-01-17 |
20130018395 | SURGICAL IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - An apparatus, method, and system for the deployment of surgical mesh material, which are particularly suited for use in the laparoscopic surgical repair of hernias. Any suitable surgical mesh can be placed between at least two elongate retaining members; wrapped around the elongate retaining members; inserted into a patient; and then deployed using at least two elongate deploying members on either side of the mesh. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018396 | CUTTING BALLOON CATHETER WITH FLEXIBLE CUTTING BLADES - A cutting balloon catheter including a balloon mounted on a distal portion of a catheter shaft. The balloon includes a cutting member mounted on an exterior surface of the balloon which includes one or more features for providing the cutting member with enhanced flexibility for navigating tortuous anatomy and more closely conforms to the expansion characteristics of the balloon to which the cutting member is mounted. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018397 | MATERIAL REMOVAL DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED MATERIAL CAPTURE EFFICIENCY AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides an improved atherectomy catheter having means for directing particles generated by a cutting element into a collection chamber. Methods of directing the cut material from a blood vessel lumen into a collection chamber are also provided. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018398 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICE WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR - An atherectomy device is disclosed, which is rotationally driven by an electric motor. In some designs, the device includes features unavailable on gas turbine-driven systems, such as the storing in memory of low/medium/high preset rotation speeds for particular models of handle, calculations of the amount of saline left in the IV and associated warnings when it gets sufficiently low, and automatic adjustment of the IV pump rate to a predetermined or calculated level when the rotational speed of the motor is changed. The electric motor has far more rotational inertia than a comparable gas turbine, so the system includes a control mechanism that helps prevent damage from excessive torque being applied to the distal end of the drive shaft. When an obstruction at the distal end is detected, by a drop in the motor rotational speed, the motor is released and is allowed to spin freely as a flywheel. The freely-spinning motor allows the large angular momentum of the system to dissipate rapidly and safely, without excessive torque to the drive shaft. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018399 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICE WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR - An atherectomy device is disclosed, which is rotationally driven by an electric motor. In some designs, the device includes features unavailable on gas turbine-driven systems, such as the storing in memory of low/medium/high preset rotation speeds for particular models of handle, calculations of the amount of saline left in the IV and associated warnings when it gets sufficiently low, and automatic adjustment of the IV pump rate to a predetermined or calculated level when the rotational speed of the motor is changed. The electric motor has far more rotational inertia than a comparable gas turbine, so the system includes a control mechanism that helps prevent damage from excessive torque being applied to the distal end of the drive shaft. When an obstruction at the distal end is detected, by a drop in the motor rotational speed, the motor is released and is allowed to spin freely as a flywheel. The freely-spinning motor allows the large angular momentum of the system to dissipate rapidly and safely, without excessive torque to the drive shaft. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018400 | STATUS CONTROL FOR ELECTRICALLY POWERED SURGICAL TOOL SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to a method for determining a utilization level (UL; UL | 2013-01-17 |
20130018401 | Surgical tool system with quick release coupling assembly - A surgical tool system with a handpiece and a cutting accessory that has inner and outer hubs. The handpiece has a spring biased lock ring that abuts a complementary stop member integral with the accessory outer hub to hold the accessory to the handpiece. An RFID chip is disposed against an inner wall of the accessory outer hub. An elastomeric seal pressed against the inner wall of the accessory outer hub provides environmental protection for the RFID chip. The seal has a rib that extends around the outer perimeter of the proximal end of the outer hub so as to form a seal between the accessory and an adjacent inner wall of the handpiece. Stop tabs extend inwardly from the seal to prevent the drive hub disposed inside the outer hub from falling out. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018402 | TISSUE SEVERING DEVICES AND METHODS - Tissue severing devices and methods as provided in embodiments herein are operable to be inserted through small surgical openings and advanced to tissue to be severed. The tissue severing device comprises a tube member, an inner member, and a cutting element including a cutting element proximal end and a cutting element distal end, the cutting element distal end extending from the inner member distal end, the tube member distal end being operable to move distally over the inner member distal end with the tube lumen operable to receive the cutting element distal end therein, the tube member distal end being operable to move in a proximal direction to expose the cutting element distal end. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018403 | MEDICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT FOR CUTTING MUSCLES AND TENDONSAANM Berberich; SaschaAACI TuttlingenAACO DEAAGP Berberich; Sascha Tuttlingen DE - A medical cutting instrument for cutting muscles and tendons, having a shaft on whose distal end a tool is mounted consisting of two jaw members, such that one jaw member can be moved with respect to the other jaw member, and on whose proximal end a handle is mounted, such that the movable jaw member and the handle operatively interact by way of an actuation element, in such a way that the movable jaw member can be shifted by actuating the handle between a closed position and an opened position. The other jaw member is U-shaped such that the two parallel legs of the U are disposed diagonally to the instrument longitudinal axis and the opening of the U points toward one side of the other jaw member, so that the other jaw member can be pushed from the side onto the muscle/tendon tissue that is to be severed. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018404 | MEDICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT FOR CUTTING MUSCLES AND TENDONSAANM Berberich; SaschaAACI TuttlingenAACO DEAAGP Berberich; Sascha Tuttlingen DE - A medical cutting instrument for cutting muscles and tendons, having a shaft on whose distal end a tool is mounted consisting of two jaw members, such that at least one jaw member can move with respect to the other jaw member, and on whose proximal end a handle is mounted, such that the movable jaw member and the handle operatively interact with one another by way of an actuation element mounted in the shaft in such a way that the movable jaw member can be shifted between a closed position and an opened position of the tool by actuating the handle and whereby the tool is configured for simultaneous severing and holding of one end of the severed muscle/tendon tissue. At least in the other jaw member, a guide is configured for controlled insertion of the muscle/tendon tissue that is to be severed. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018405 | PUNCTURE NEEDLE AND PUNCTURE DEVICEAANM Onishi; SyuuichiAACI ShizuokaAACO JPAAGP Onishi; Syuuichi Shizuoka JPAANM Jokaji; MitsuruAACI YamanashiAACO JPAAGP Jokaji; Mitsuru Yamanashi JP - A puncture needle is constituted of a resin material. The puncture needle comprises: an elongated main body having a sharp needlepoint at a distal end thereof; and at least three cutting parts provided so as to project from the elongated main body to a direction perpendicular to a central axis of the elongated main body, extending along the central axis, and arranged around the central axis. Adjacent cutting parts in the three cutting parts are arranged so as to shift to each other in a direction of the central axis, so that the adjacent cutting parts make an incision on a biological surface in a time difference. Further, a height of a distal portion of each cutting part from the central axis is gradually decreased toward a distal direction. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018406 | EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICESAANM Campbell; Carey V.AACI FlagstaffAAST AZAACO USAAGP Campbell; Carey V. Flagstaff AZ USAANM Hartman; Cody L.AACI FlagstaffAAST AZAACO USAAGP Hartman; Cody L. Flagstaff AZ US - A medical device with an expandable element and expandable tubular sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the expandable element which influences the rate, shape and/or force required to expand the expandable element and methods for use in a body lumen are provided. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018407 | VASCULAR OCCLUSION DEVICE WITH ENHANCED FEEDBACK - A vascular occlusion device for occluding a body cavity includes an elongate member, a deflecting device and an indicator device. The elongate member includes a proximal end and a distal end. An embolization material is injected into the body cavity through the distal end. The deflecting device is disposed at the distal end of the elongate member and configured to be deflected by the embolization material. The indicator device is disposed at the proximal end of the elongate member. The indicator device indicates a status of occlusion of the body cavity based on deflection of the deflecting device by the embolization material. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018408 | Minimally Invasive Dilator and Retractor SystemAANM Farley; Daniel K.AACI Traverse CityAAST MIAACO USAAGP Farley; Daniel K. Traverse City MI US - A novel dilation system for providing access to a surgical site of interest is provided. The dilator includes a body, an arm, and a plurality of articulating dilation members pivotally connected to the body. The body includes a cavity, and the arm is configured to be accepted by the cavity of the body. The arm includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The plurality of articulating dilation members are operably connected to the distal portion of the arm, and are movable between a closed position and an open position. The dilator may define a distally tapering generally conical volume in the closed position, and a generally cylindrical volume in the open position. The articulating dilation members are moved from the closed position toward the open position by the arm when the arm is articulated distally, and moved from the open position to the closed position by the arm when the arm is articulated proximally. The arm and the plurality of articulating dilation members include cooperating surfaces that maintain the articulating dilation members in the closed position when the arm is held in place during insertion of the dilator. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018409 | Packing Coil - An occlusion device formed of a microcoil having a three-dimensional relaxed state employing open looped portions interposed between closed loop portions. Planes defined by sequentially formed open looped and closed loop portions are neither coincident nor parallel to one another. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018410 | THROMBUS REMOVAL DEVICE - A thrombus removal device includes a shaft with a distal end and a proximal end, a sheath with a distal end and a proximal end, and a helical coil attached at a proximal end to the distal end of the shaft and is disposed within the lumen of the sheath in a closed configuration. The helical coil includes a plurality of body portions with turns spaced apart longitudinally and laterally to facilitate screwing the helical coil into a thrombus and also providing an open area into which the thrombus can be captured. A distal tip of the helical coil is provided with a loop, an angle of which is about the same as the angle of at least one body portion. The helical coil assumes an open configuration when the sheath is retracted proximally from the distal tip. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018411 | Surgical ForcepsAANM Collings; ChaseAACI HaydenAAST IDAACO USAAGP Collings; Chase Hayden ID USAANM Sims; Grant T.AACI LittletonAAST COAACO USAAGP Sims; Grant T. Littleton CO USAANM Townsend; Jeffrey R.AACI LovelandAAST COAACO USAAGP Townsend; Jeffrey R. Loveland CO US - A forceps includes a pair of shafts each having a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. One (or both) of the shafts is moveable relative to the other about a pivot pin between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to move the jaw members between an open position and a closed position. A knife assembly includes a knife blade mechanically keyed to the pivot pin and moveable between an initial position, wherein the knife blade is disposed within one of the jaw members, and an extended position, wherein the knife blade extends between the jaw members. An actuator arm(s) is mechanically keyed to the pivot pin and extends therefrom. The actuator arm(s) is moveable between an un-actuated position and an actuated position to rotate the pivot pin relative to the jaw members to move the knife blade between the initial position and the extended position. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018412 | SURGICAL IMPLANTATION INSTRUMENT - Surgical introducers aid surgeons in the implantation of medical devices. The introducer provides support and an even distribution of force for ease of insertion and prevention of damage to the medical device while protecting the tissue into which the device is implanted. A representative embodiment includes or consists of a locking device, a pair of forceps, a specially configured and/or angled head with a seat for the device to be implanted, and a gripping area. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018413 | Multimodality Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Device - A left atrial appendage occlusion device is provided that acts in conjunction with a wireless transponder unit. The occlusion device provides a seal of the left atrial appendage opening, while the transponder is inserted into the left atrial appendage to sense one or more physiological conditions and relay the sensed information over wireless communication. Further, all or part of the left atrial appendage may be filled using a biocompatible inert filling material injected into the left atrial appendage as part of deployment of the transponder unit. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018414 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Closure of Cardiac Openings - The invention generally relates to devices, systems, and methods for percutaneous closure of cardiac openings and obliteration of the cardiac cul-de-sacs. In one embodiment, a closure device includes a patch with an adhesive and/or a removable frame. The patch may be placed across a cardiac opening, such as a patent foramen ovale, or across a cardiac cul-de-sac, such as a left atrial appendage. In another embodiment, a closure device includes a balloon together with adhesives and/or substances for stimulating tissue growth coated on, or contained within, the balloon. The balloon may be inserted into a cardiac opening, such as the patent foramen ovale, or into a cardiac cul-de-sac, such as a left atrial appendage. | 2013-01-17 |
20130018415 | SYNTHETIC COLLAGEN THREADS FOR COSMETIC USES INCLUDING SKIN WRINKLE TREATMENTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Cosmetic threads for reducing wrinkle size include at least one synthetic collagen fiber that wells after placement under the skin. | 2013-01-17 |