03rd week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160015350 | MEDICAL IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING MEDICAL IMAGE - Provided is a medical image photographing apparatus, including: an X-ray generator configured to radiate an X-ray toward an object that is located in a three-dimensional (3D) virtual grid space which includes a plurality of voxels; an X-ray detector comprising a plurality of detecting elements and configured to detect the X-ray that has propagated through the object; and an image processor configured to process projection image data corresponding to the detected X-ray based on a volume of a first region within the plurality of voxels, through which the X-ray propagates. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015351 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, RADIATION IMAGING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An image processing device or radiation imaging device for generating an image using output data from a detector for detecting a radiation transmitted through an object to be examined, wherein artifacts caused by a gap between an estimated output value and the true output value are reduced when estimating an output value of a defective element of the detector. Correction is performed not only for the output of the defective element but for the output of the surrounding normal elements used for the defective element correction by a blurring process. Additionally, whether or not to perform the blurring process for the surrounding normal elements and the degree of the blurring process are adjusted according to the device conditions, scanning conditions, and the like. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015352 | Wireless Physiological Data Acquisition System - A physiologic transmitter manages multiple communications between physiologic data acquisition devices attached to the patient and a receiver attached to an MRI or CT scanner. The transmitter's processor is able to generate waveform data and trigger data based upon the acquired physiologic data and transmit the data to a physiologic receiver attached to the host scanner. The receiver then is able to deliver a trigger signal to the host scanner for imaging the patient during a selected time frame based upon cardiac and/or respiratory cycles of the patient. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015353 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING X-RAY IMAGE - An X-ray imaging apparatus comprises an X-ray source for irradiating X-rays to a subject; a sensor mounted on the source; and a controller for obtaining a volume of the subject based on an output value of the sensor, determining a degree of obesity of the subject based on the volume, and controlling an irradiation level of the X-rays based on the degree of obesity of the subject, wherein the output value of the sensor comprises, if the sensor comprises multiple image sensors, tilting angles of the multiple image sensors while the X-ray source is being shifted. An X-ray imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same where characteristics, e.g., a degree of obesity, of a subject may be automatically detected. Based on the detected characteristics of the subject, an intensity of X-rays may be automatically controlled, thereby improving the quality of the X-ray image. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015354 | METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OF A DIRECT RADIOGRAPHIC PANEL - A method for wireless communication between a direct radiographic panel and a radiographic workstation includes a processor of the direct radiographic panel detecting the quality of a wireless connection with a reception unit of a radiographic workstation and, in function of the result, deciding to either store the radiographic images in its memory or to forward them. A direct radiographic panel is provided with means for implementing this method. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015355 | MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT EVALUATION OF CHANGES IN A TARGET LESION - A calibration device kit for generating phantom image measurements for accurately determining size of an object including a transportable casing sized to contain a synthetic calibration object. The casing containing the synthetic calibration object is adapted to be scanned to generate phantom image measurements of the at least one synthetic calibration object in relation to each of the synthetic calibration objects, a body, and the casing. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015356 | Brain Tissue Equivalent Material And Phantom Device Comprising The Same - Compositions, including composition for use in radiographic calibration and quality assurance include glass micro bubbles, epoxy, CaCo | 2016-01-21 |
20160015357 | GAIN CALIBRATION AND CORRECTION IN RADIATION SYSTEM - Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems for calibration of a radiation system to compute a gain correction(s) are provided. A calibration procedure is performed during which a portion of the detector array is shadowed by an object, causing the detector array to be non-uniformly exposed to radiation. A portion of a projection generated from the calibration procedure and indicative of radiation that did not traverse the object is separated from a portion of the projection indicative of radiation that did traverse the object, and a gain correction(s) is computed from the portion of the projection indicative of radiation that did not traverse the object (e.g., and is thus indicative of radiation that merely traversed air). | 2016-01-21 |
20160015358 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - Provided is a radiation imaging apparatus, including: a first conversion element arranged to convert a radiation ray into electric charge in order to obtain a radiographic image; a first amplifier arranged to output a voltage corresponding to the electric charge of the first conversion element; a second conversion element arranged to convert the radiation ray into electric charge in order to detect radiation irradiation; a second amplifier arranged to output a voltage corresponding to the electric charge of the second conversion element; and a control circuit configured to control the first amplifier and the second amplifier, in which the control circuit is capable of controlling the second amplifier independently of control that is exerted over the first amplifier. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015359 | LUNG SOUND DENOISING STETHOSCOPE, ALGORITHM, AND RELATED METHODS - An electronic stethoscope includes an acoustic sensor assembly having a first microphone to detect biological sounds within a body, a detection system in communication with the first microphone to receive an auscultation signal from the first microphone, the auscultation signal including information of the biological sounds detected by the first microphone. The stethoscope also includes a second microphone in communication with the detection system to detect noise from an environment of the body. The detection system receives a noise signal from the second microphone, and provides a resultant signal based on the auscultation signal and the noise signal. The detection system subtracts information from the auscultation signal to produce the resultant signal, where the subtracted information is based on the noise signal such that the subtracted information is based more on higher frequency ranges of the noise signal compared to a lower frequency range corresponding to the biological sounds. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015360 | AUTOMATIC IMAGE SEGMENTATION - A computer implemented method, a computerized system and a computer program product for automatic image segmentation. The computer implemented method comprises obtaining an image of a tissue, wherein the image is produced using an imaging modality. The method further comprises automatically identifying, by a processor, a tissue segment within the image, wherein said identifying comprises identifying an artifact within the image, wherein the artifact is a misrepresentation of a tissue structure, wherein the misrepresentation is associated with the imaging modality; and searching for the tissue segment in a location adjacent to the artifact. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015361 | ULTRASOUND PROBE FOR PUNCTURE NEEDLE AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE USING SAME - An ultrasound probe for a puncture needle and an ultrasound diagnostic device using the same are disclosed. The ultrasound probe for the puncture needle transmits ultrasonic waves to a subject from a transducer array which is arranged so as to be tilted at a predetermined array angle of inclination with respect to a subject contact surface, in a direction in which an angle of an ultrasonic wave transmission/reception surface with respect to a puncturing direction of the puncture needle punctured from a puncture position toward the front of the subject contact surface decreases, receives ultrasonic echoes, forms sound ray signals which are tilted to a side of the puncture needle, and generates a B mode image of a deep region of the subject from the sound ray signals. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015362 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS HAVING MOTORS - Medical imaging devices and systems are provided. The medical imaging devices may include a transducer to transmit ultrasound signals (waves) and to receive the reflected ultrasound signals for imaging a vessel of interest. Embodiments may include disposing the transducer at a proximal end of the intravascular device and disposing a motor at a distal end of the intravascular device along with a rotatable acoustic mirror. The transducer may transmit and receive the ultrasound signals to and from the rotatable acoustic mirror via an acoustic lumen extending along the length of the device. Other embodiments may include disposing the transducer, the motor, and the rotatable acoustic mirror at the distal end of the medical imaging device. Further embodiments may include using a concentric layered structure to provide multiple conductors for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from components disposed at the distal end of the intravascular device. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015363 | SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING FORCE AND TORQUE ON ULTRASOUND PROBE DURING IMAGING THROUGH STRAIN MEASUREMENT - An ultrasound system employs an ultrasound probe ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160015364 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A medical image diagnostic apparatus according to the embodiment includes a scanner, image generating circuitry, marker generating circuitry, and control circuitry. The scanner performs scanning to generate an image of the inside of a subject. The image generating circuitry generates an image based on the result of scanning performed by the scanner. The marker generating circuitry generates a marker provided with information at a position serving as a reference for comparison with a certain structure. The control circuitry displays the image and the marker on the same screen of a display. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND ELASTOGRAPHY AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY PROCESSING FRAMES IN REAL TIME - Disclosed are a system and a method for ultrasound elastography and a method for dynamically processing frames in real time. The system includes an elasticity processing apparatus having an elasticity information detecting module for extracting elasticity information representing the elasticity of a target to be detected; a quality parameter calculating module for calculating at least a quality parameter reflecting quality of each elasticity image corresponding to the elasticity information; and a frame processing module for determining whether to output corresponding elasticity image based on the quality parameter of each elasticity image. When calculating a strain of consecutive images, the parameter reflecting the quality of each image is also computed, through which, the current elasticity image is determined whether to be displayed, thus avoiding the situation that colors of acquired successive elasticity images may vary greatly due to large difference existing in stress. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015366 | ULTRASOUND VECTOR FLOW IMAGING (VFI) WITH CURVE TRACING - An ultrasound imaging system ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160015367 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF FAST-MOVING STRUCTURES - An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is gated to acquire images at different phases of a physiological cycle such as the heartbeat. At each successive heart cycle a trigger actuates the acquisition of a continuous sequence of images, starting at a particular phase of the heart cycle and ending when the next heart cycle begins. Multiple triggers are used, each starting at a different phase of the heart cycle and each acquiring images at uniform temporal spacing. After the first trigger is used a sequence of images has been captured which are temporally evenly spaced over the heart cycle, and as successive triggers are used uniform temporal spacing is maintained as the heart cycle is filled in with additional images for replay of an image loop of phase re-ordered images at a high frame rate of display. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015368 | MULTI-PURPOSE ULTRASOUND IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE - The present invention relates to an ultrasound image acquisition device ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160015369 | DISPOSABLE PATIENT INTERFACE FOR INTRADUCTAL FLUID ASPIRATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a disposable patient interface for an intraductal fluid aspiration system. The interface has a flexible tubular distal member for contacting the patient, and a proximal support portion forming a vacuum chamber therein. The support portion has a vacuum aperture for communication with a source of vacuum, and a retention structure for releasably mounting within a hand piece of an intraductal fluid aspiration system. The flexible member preferably has a low modulus of elasticity and a high tear strength, such that it can be stretched to fit over a rigid support without rupture. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015370 | Biological Sample Collection Device - Methods of using a biological sample collection device comprising a collection portion and a body portion, the body portion including a holding portion for holding a biological sample storage medium, and a sample transfer means, such as a cover. The collection portion can be arranged in a first position separated from the body portion for collecting a sample, and in a second position at least partly between the sample transfer means and the holding portion, with the sample transfer means being operable to push the collection portion towards a position at which the holding means is arranged to hold the biological sample storage medium, enabling a sample held in the collection portion to be transferred to the latter. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015371 | Sampling Apparatus - A sampling apparatus contains: a tubular member, a pressing mechanism, a forcing member, and a movable sampling member. The tubular member includes an inner thread section, an orifice, a stepped shoulder, a first fixing hole, and a second fixing hole. The pressing mechanism includes a press member, a driving member, a resilient element, and an elastic hook. The driving member includes an inserting segment, an aperture, a retaining slot, and a receiving groove, and two ends of the resilient element abut against the driving member and the forcing member. The cylindrical member includes an outer thread section and two opposite positioning recesses. The forcing member includes a needle and two opposite locating stems. The movable sampling member includes a hollowly lower side, a hollow affixing mount, a hollow tool, and a blade. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015372 | EXPANDING BIOPSY CATHETER - A device for collecting a tissue sample includes an outer sheath extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough. The device also includes a tissue collecting member movably housed within the lumen and biased toward an expanded configuration in which the tissue collecting member is curved about a longitudinal axis thereof and longitudinal edges thereof are separated from one another. The tissue collecting member is movable between a constrained position, in which the tissue collecting is received within the lumen and constrained by a surface thereof such that longitudinal edges of the tissue collecting member are drawn toward one another to define a channel therein, and a tissue collecting position, in which the tissue collecting member moves distally past the distal end of the outer sheath to revert to the biased expanded configuration to cut a target tissue into which it is inserted. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015373 | IMPREGNATED BRUSH APPLICATOR FOR MEDICAL ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS - High viscosity medical adhesive formulations are provided with an applicator device that allows the medical adhesives to be easily sterilized, accurately dispensed and optimally cured for medical applications. The preferred medical adhesive formulations include 2-octyl cyanoacrylate and n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate monomers in formulation with various additives. The medical adhesive can be formulated to be bio-absorbable and/or bio-degradable. Suitable thickeners, stabilizers, plasticizing agents, preservatives, reinforcing agents, colorants and anti-bacterial compounds may advantageously be included in the formulation. The formulation is preferably placed within a sealed aluminum or plastic tube. An applicator tip with plastic brush bristles is used for application and curing of the formulation. On one end, the applicator tip preferably has a cutting or piercing mechanism which is capable of breaking the seal on the tube. On the other end, the applicator tip brush bristles are coated and/or impregnated with a dry, solvent-free cyanoacrylate polymerization initiator and/or accelerator. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015374 | GUIDANCE SYSTEM MOUNTS FOR SURGICAL INTRODUCERS - A delicate tissue retraction system having a retractor, an introducer and a clamp mechanism. The retractor has a hollow retractor passage extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal retractor end to a distal retractor end. The introducer has an introducer channel extending from a proximal introducer end to a distal introducer end. The introducer is configured to be removably installed within the retractor such that the proximal introducer end and distal introducer end are located along the longitudinal axis and the distal introducer end extends beyond the distal retractor end. The clamp mechanism is located on the introducer and includes a clamp axially aligned with the introducer channel, and control member configured to move the clamp between an open position and a closed position. The clamp may be used to hold a navigation probe inside the introducer, and a registration indicator may confirm the proper installation of the probe. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015375 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRACTING A JOINT - A joint-spacing balloon catheter comprising:
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20160015376 | ANCHORED SUTURE LINE, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL SUTURING - Anchored suture line (ASL), comprising a suture thread upon which is located a plurality of anchor structures permanently attached to said suture thread at predetermined intervals, may be advantageously employed for surgical suturing procedures. An ASL suturing device may be employed to sequentially implant the anchors, still tethered to the suture line. As they are implanted, the anchors expand thereby becoming secured in the tissue. The process may be repeated without cutting the suture line until the wound is sealed. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015377 | Mechanical Retraction Via Tethering for Lung Volume Reduction - A device and method for reducing the volume of a tissue region, the device including a first fixation element, a second fixation element, and a tethering device, where the first and second fixation elements are slidably secured onto said tether, and the first and second fixation elements are radially self-expanding fixation elements. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015378 | SUTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Assemblies, devices and methods are provided for suture management associated with surgical procedures for anchoring suture to bone. Suture elements mounted to suture anchors are terminated in suture loops or tags, and associated stop members that in combination with visual coding provide suture identification, prevent accidental unmounting of suture from suture anchors, and reduce the number of suture legs requiring active management during complex arthroscopic repairs. The present invention also provides exemplary drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015379 | Curvilinear Transosseous Rotator Cuff Repair Tools - Rotator cuff tears (complete and partial) are surgically repaired without needing more dermal access than percutaneous punctures. The surgeon is afforded a range of options for where to place a second tunnel in the bone, and selection by the surgeon of a desired bone bridge size is provided in advance of tunnel construction. Also, stitching in rotator cuff surgery can be accomplished without the need for suture anchors or added cost of secondary suture passers. Multiple stitch configurations including X-patterns are possible with combinations of preloaded loops and or sutures passed simultaneously through tissue and bone. Fixation is achieved without the use of suture anchors, buttons or other rigid implants. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015380 | ARTHROSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICE - An arthroscopic bone channel forming and suturing method including forming a first generally straight channel in a bone, forming a second generally straight channel in the bone, the second generally straight channel not intersecting the first generally straight channel, inserting a curved needle into the first generally straight channel, inserting a suture through the second generally straight channel in the bone to a suture pick-up location, manipulating the curved needle to form a curved junction between the first generally straight channel and the second generally straight channel; and pulling the suture by the curved needle from the suture pick-up location through the junction and though the first generally straight channel. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015381 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUTURING TISSUE - A suturing device of the present invention is in the form a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle/suture (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle/suture upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to a position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. A safety shield mechanism ensures the user is protected from the needle at all times. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015382 | SYSTEMS, TOOLS, AND METHODS FOR CONNECTING TO TISSUE - Described are various embodiments of surgical procedure systems, devices, tools, and methods, useful for connecting tissue (e.g., soft tissue, organ tissue) to another tissue or to a surgical device such as an implant; specific methods can be useful for plastic surgery, treating pelvic conditions such as vaginal prolapse, incontinence, and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, and for general surgical procedures. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015383 | NEEDLE FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT - A surgical needle includes a pair of ends, a mid-region extending between the ends, and at least one grasping feature configured for grasping by a suturing instrument. An end of a suture is secured to the mid-region of the needle in a manner such that the end of the suture defines an oblique angle with at least part of the centerline defined by the mid-region of the needle. The end of the suture may be disposed in a hollow portion of the needle. The grasping feature may include a notch such as a scallop. The suture may be pivotally coupled with the needle via a ball or pin. The needle may have one or more sharp points. The sharp point may include three converging cutting edges, at least two planar surfaces bounded by the three cutting edges, and a rounded surface bounded by two of the three cutting edges. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015384 | Staple Implant for Influencing the Growth in Bone Regions Bordering an Epiphyseal Plate - A staple implant is for influencing or guiding the growth in bone regions bordering the epiphyseal plate, said staple having a transverse web and anchoring limbs arranged on the ends of the transverse web, running parallel to one another and terminating in points. The anchoring limbs, once inserted into the bone, form fixation points on one side of said bone on either side of the epiphyseal, plate. The transverse web has at least one narrowed zone that can be plastically deformed under a flexural load, said zone having any position and form without abrupt transitions and being situated between the fixation points. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015385 | PUNCTURE APPARATUS - A puncture assembly is disclosed, which includes a sheath and an insertion portion. The sheath includes a main body to guide a sling, and a puncture portion disposed at a distal end of the main body, the puncture portion including a position-control portion at the distal end of the main body and a dissecting portion, wherein the puncture portion is configured to rotate in an extended curved line of the main body together with the main body to create a through hole from an outside a living body through obturator foramens of the living body. The insertion portion is configured to be inserted into a hollow lumen of the sheath and has an arcuate shape corresponding to a shape of the sheath. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015386 | PUNCTURE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A puncture needle assembly is disclosed, which includes a puncture needle adapted to puncture biological tissue; and a connector adapted to connect an elongated body insertable in a living body to a needle tip section of the puncture needle, the connector having a dissecting section adapted to dissect biological tissue by moving in a direction opposite to a direction in which the puncture needle punctures the biological tissue. The puncture needle assembly further includes a connection mechanism capable of connecting the puncture needle and the connector to each other; and a rotation restricting mechanism adapted to restrict rotation about an axis of the connector in relation to the puncture needle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015387 | INSERTION TOOL AND PUNCTURE APPARATUS - An insertion tool is disclosed, which includes an elongate vaginal insertion portion configured to be inserted into a vagina; an elongate urethral insertion portion configured to be inserted into a urethra; and a supporting portion configured to support the vaginal insertion portion and the urethral insertion portion thereon. In a mounted state of the insertion tool in which the vaginal insertion portion is inserted in the vagina and the urethral insertion portion is inserted in the urethra, a puncture needle can puncture a vaginal wall from an outside of a body through a space defined by the vaginal insertion portion, the urethral insertion portion and the supporting portion. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015388 | Hangable Disposable Bag for Sutures and Other Medical Waste | 2016-01-21 |
20160015389 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADVANCING AND ANCHORING SUTURE IN TISSUE - Suture constructs have a distal suture anchor and optionally a proximal suture anchor for mobilizing the sutures within tissue. The suture may be implanted using conventional straight, curved, or helical needles. Coupling elements may be provided in the suture constructs in order to indicate the amount of pulling force being applied to the suture when it is being manually manipulated. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015390 | ROBOTICALLY-CONTROLLED SHAFT BASED ROTARY DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument including an end effector that has a selectively reciprocatable implement movably supported therein. The implement is selectively advanceable in a distal direction upon application of a rotary actuation motion thereto and retractable in a proximal direction upon application of a rotary retraction motion thereto. An elongate shaft assembly is coupled to the end effector and is configured to transmit the rotary actuation motion and rotary retraction motion to the reciprocatable implement from a robotic system that is configured to generate the rotary actuation motion and said rotary retraction motion. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015391 | ROBOTICALLY-DRIVEN SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH E-BEAM DRIVER - A surgical severing and stapling instrument, suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures, clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. Various embodiments are configured to be operably attached to a robotic system to receive actuation/control motions therefrom. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015392 | LUMINAL COMPRESSION DEVICE - This document provides devices and methods for the occlusion of bodily lumens. For example, this document provides artificial sphincter devices and methods for treating urinary incontinence. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015393 | CONFINEMENT OF KIDNEY STONE FRAGMENTS DURING LITHOTRIPSY - The present invention improves significantly the success rate of lithotripsy and reduces the risk of tissue damage, by injecting a temporary plug in front, and optionally behind a concretion (for extracorporeal lithotripsy) or behind a concretion (for intracorporeal lithotripsy). One aspect of the present invention relates to injecting an inverse thermosensitive polymer solution into a lumen, thereby preventing the migration of a concretion, or its fragments, upon extracorporeal or intracorporeal lithotripsy. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015394 | Methods and Devices for Controlling the Size of Emphysematous Bullae - An implantable device for control over the size of emphysematous bullae in a lung, including: an elongated central region having a fixed axial length; a first end including a first anchor; and a second end including a second anchor. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015395 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device is provided. The device has an anchor portion, sized for deployment in a blood vessel, that is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state. The device also includes a distal portion sized for deployment in a blood vessel. The distal portion is radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state and has a distal face that is sufficiently occlusive in the distal-to-proximal direction to perform a therapeutic blocking function in an aneurysm neck. The device also has an intermediate portion that interconnects a distal end of the anchor portion and a proximal end of the distal portion. In some embodiments, the anchor portion and/or distal portion has a plurality of interconnected struts. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015396 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS - Devices for treatment of a patient's vasculature are described. The device includes a first hub, a second hub, a support structure including a plurality of struts disposed between the first hub and the second hub, and a layer of material disposed over the plurality of struts. The support structure has a low profile, radially constrained state with an elongated tubular configuration suitable for delivery from a microcatheter. The support structure also has an expanded state, a smooth outer surface, and has an axially shortened configuration relative to the radially constrained state. The layer of material may be made from acrylic, silk, silicone, polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene, polyester, PolyEtherEther Ketone (PEEK), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polycarbonate urethane (PCU), or polyurethane (PU). The support structure may be formed from a slotted tubular member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015397 | Occluder For Occluding An Atrial Appendage And Production Process Therefor - An occlusion device and a production process for it are described. The occlusion device consists of a mesh or braiding of at least one wire or thread wherein the occlusion device has been given a suitable design using a reshaping and/or heat-treatment process, is self-expandable, and is configured for secure anchoring in an atrial appendage of the left or right atrium of a heart. The occlusion device comprises a proximal retention region on a proximal end of the occlusion device a distal retention region and a central region between the proximal retention region and said distal retention region and wherein the occlusion device has a closed distal end without a holder, and wherein the occlusion device is at least partly of essentially spherical form, and hollow. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015398 | FILAMENTARY DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS - Devices for treatment of a cerebral aneurysm are described. Embodiments may include a self-expanding permeable shell having a radially constrained elongated state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen, an expanded state with a globular and longitudinally shortened configuration relative to the radially constrained state, and a plurality of elongate filaments that are woven together, which define a cavity of the permeable shell. The permeable shell includes composite filaments. The composite filaments include drawn filled tube wires having an external nitinol tube and a highly radiopaque material concentrically disposed within the external tube. The composite filaments may have a diameter of 0.00075″, 0.001″, 0.0015″, and/or 0.00125″. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015399 | METHOD OF USING A FEMORAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A method of using an orthopedic surgical instrument assembly that includes an instrument handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. A depth stop is configured to removably couple to the instrument handle. When the broach and femoral stem trial are advanced into a medullary canal of a patient's femur, a substantially planar proximal surface of the depth stop is configured to engage the distal surface of the femur, determining the depth of the broach in the medullary canal. The proximal surface of the depth stop is parallel to the joint line, defining an oblique angle to the anatomical axis of the femur. The depth stop may be attached to the instrument handle at a number of positions to control the depth of the broach. The assembly may include a spacer plate removably coupled to the depth stop that distalizes the broach in the medullary canal. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015400 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. Some of the methods include inserting a guide pin into the glenoid of the patient, advancing a reciprocating surgical rasp over the guide pin, reciprocating the surgical rasp so as to abrade bone tissue to form a cavity shaped to receive the glenoid component, and implanting the glenoid component in the cavity. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015401 | CUSTOMIZED DRILLING JIG FOR IMPLANTATION OF A HEARING AID - A customized drilling jig for implantation of a hearing aid involves a molded imprint ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160015402 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF ACUTE BLOCKAGES FROM BLOOD VESSELS - A clot retrieval device comprises an elongate shaft | 2016-01-21 |
20160015403 | MEDICAL RETRIEVAL DEVICES AND METHODS - A medical device may include a basket having a proximal end and a distal end. The medical device may further include a longitudinally extending member extending coupled to the proximal end of the basket. The medical device may further include a closure member extending along the longitudinally extending member and circumferentially about the distal end of the basket. Manipulation of the closure member may be configured to transition the distal end of the basket between a first closed position and a second open position. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015404 | Tonsil Forceps - A locking tonsil forceps having first and second intersecting and pivoting arm members, and grasping members disposed on the arm members. The grasping members have blunt tine members, a concave interior surface, inwardly facing blunt interior projection members, flush lateral projection members and angled lateral projection members. The tine members and projecting members are non-contacting with each other even in the maximum closed forceps position. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015405 | Tissue Approximator Device - An approximator device is provided. The approximator device may include an elongate member having a working end and a control end, at least two prongs disposed on the working end configured to engage tissue and longitudinally interface with one another, and a control mechanism disposed at the control end operatively coupled to one or more of the prongs and configured to longitudinally move the one or more prongs between an open position and an approximating position. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015406 | Intracorporeal Introduction Instrument - The present invention addresses the problem of providing an intracorporeal introduction instrument capable of reducing patient and medical practitioner hardship by simplifying surgical procedures and shortening surgery time. An intracorporeal introduction instrument ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160015407 | Retrieval Basket Apparatus - An object removal tool including a basket device having a basket section; a sheath on the basket device, where the sheath is adapted to longitudinally slide on the basket device; and a control connected to the basket device and the sheath. The control is configured to longitudinally move the sheath on the basket device to close the basket section on an object. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015408 | Medical Manipulator - A medical manipulator includes: a manipulator body that has a handle; a drive unit that can be detachably attached to the handle and has a drive source; a guide mechanism that guides the movement of the drive unit when the drive unit is attached to or detached from the handle; a motive force-transmitting coupling that has a driving member and a driven member, and transmits the drive force from the drive source to the handle side; and an electrical connection mechanism that electrically connects the handle and the drive unit when the drive unit is mounted to the handle. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015409 | Medical Manipulator - A medical manipulator wherein a first section provided with a driven coupling is detachably attached to a second section provided with a driving coupling that includes a drive source and is driven by the drive source. The driving coupling and the driven coupling are fitted to each other to transmit the drive force from the drive source to a tip-end operation part. In at least one coupling among the driving coupling and the driven coupling, tooth ends on the side where the fitting of the driving coupling and the driven coupling begins when the first section and the second section are connected become thinner towards the axial-direction end surface. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015410 | PERICARDIAL MODIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEART FAILURE TREATMENT - This document relates to devices and methods for the treatment of heart conditions. For example, this document relates to devices and methods for treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, including diastolic heart failure, by performing a pericardial modification procedure. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015411 | CURVILINEAR TRANSOSSEOUS ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR TOOLS - Rotator cuff tears (complete and partial) are surgically repaired without needing more dermal access than percutaneous punctures. The surgeon is afforded a range of options for where to place a second tunnel in the bone, and selection by the surgeon of a desired bone bridge size is provided in advance of tunnel construction. Also, stitching in rotator cuff surgery can be accomplished without the need for suture anchors or added cost of secondary suture passers. Multiple stitch configurations including X-patterns are possible with combinations of preloaded loops and or sutures passed simultaneously through tissue and bone. Fixation is achieved without the use of suture anchors, buttons or other rigid implants. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015412 | DYNAMIC ORTHOSCOPIC SENSING - A dynamic sensing method and apparatus employs microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) surgical sensors for gathering and reporting surgical parameters pertaining to a drive mechanism of a surgical device, such as speed, rotation, torque and other characteristics of the surgical device. The surgical device employs or affixes the surgical sensor on or about a surgical device for detecting electromechanical characteristics during the surgical procedure. The surgical procedure disposes the medical device in the surgical field responsive to the drive mechanism of a shaver or other endoscopic instrument inserted in a surgical field defined by the surgical procedure. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015414 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device is disclosed, which includes a urethral insertion member and a vaginal insertion member which are inserted into the urethra and the vagina positioned adjacent each other, respectively, with a biological tissue interposed therebetween, a puncture needle disposed for movement for passing the biological tissue between the urethra and the vagina, a supporting member which supports the puncture needle for movement and supports the urethral insertion member and the vaginal insertion member thereon, a dissection portion which dissects, when the puncture needle moves, the biological tissue in accordance with the movement, and a restriction mechanism which restricts the dissection portion such that the direction in which the dissection portion dissects the biological tissue is fixed with respect to the urethral insertion portion and the vaginal insertion portion. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015415 | ARTICULATING TISSUE DISSECTOR - A tissue dissector can include a tool body having a proximal end and a distal end. The tool body can include a longitudinal path therein between the proximal end and the distal end. The path can include an arcuate portion disposed adjacent the distal end and a horizontal portion extending proximally from the arcuate portion. A cutting blade can be pivotably attached to the body with via a first pin. A central shaft can be coupled to the first pin. A handle assembly can be coupled to the central shaft. A second pin can be fixed to the cutting blade, engage the path of the tool body and be located offset from the first pin to pivot the blade about the first pin as the blade moves in a proximal direction from a farthest distal extent of the path in the tool body. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015416 | Method and Apparatus for Tissue Copying and Grafting - The present disclosure relates to exemplary embodiments of method and apparatus for harvesting, handling and implanting small tissue grafts obtained from a donor site. In some embodiments the apparatus includes hollow needles and base that can be formed of one or more biocompatible materials that are biodegradable and/or dissolvable. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015417 | REAL TIME THREE-DIMENSIONAL HEAT-INDUCED ECHO-STRAIN IMAGING FOR MONITORING HIGH-INTENSITY ACOUSTIC ABLATION PRODUCED BY CONFORMAL INTERSTITIAL AND EXTERNAL DIRECTIONAL ULTRASOUND THERAPY APPLICATORS - A system for thermal treatment or ablation of tissue includes an ultrasonic thermal ablation probe, an ultrasonic three-dimensional imaging probe that captures an image from radio frequency image data obtained before the radio frequency image data is processed, a control system for multi-axis control of the imaging probe's position, and an ultrasonic feedback mechanism that measures ultrasound echo strain to estimate heat-induced structural changes of an area surrounding the ultrasonic thermal ablation probe, from the image. The ultrasonic thermal ablation probe is either an interstitial ablator inserted into tissue, a natural cavity or a vessel to emit high intensity ultrasound energy to deposit thermal dose, or an external applicator that emits a directional high intensity ultrasound energy to deposit thermal dose via surface contact with tissue. The control system adjusts power levels of the ultrasonic thermal ablation probe based on the estimated heat-induced structural changes. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015418 | Systems and Methods for Tissue Treatment - A system, delivery device and method delivers ultrasonic energy to a target musculoskeletal tissue site. In some embodiments, the delivery device includes a stainless steel needle joined to a horn. In some embodiments, the stainless steel needle is joined to the horn using a heating process or a brazing process. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015419 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - An apparatus comprises a body and a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly is configured to couple with the body such that the shaft assembly extends distally relative to the body. The shaft assembly comprises a tubular member, an acoustic waveguide, and a guiding member. The acoustic waveguide is operable to selectively couple with an ultrasonic transducer assembly. The tubular member is configured to insertingly receive the acoustic waveguide. The acoustic waveguide comprises a guide feature. The guiding member is configured to engage the guide feature of the acoustic waveguide and thereby orient the acoustic waveguide in relation to the tubular member. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015420 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR SLOW ROTATION OF DRIVE SHAFT DRIVEN ATHERECTOMY SYSTEMS - The present system is directed in various embodiments to methods, devices and systems for rotational atherectomy procedures. More specifically, embodiments comprise a rotational driver with rotational drive shaft and abrasive element attached thereto, the rotational driver being controlled by the rotational controller to rotate at unsustained low rotational speeds and/or rotational direction. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015421 | EUS GUIDED ACCESS DEVICE - A system for endoscopic ultrasound guided drainage includes an access sheath extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including an access lumen extending therethrough from the proximal end to the distal end; a stylet slidably received within the access lumen, the stylet extending longitudinally from a proximal end to distal end and including a channel extending therethrough, the channel configured to receive a fluid therethrough; and a dilating sheath extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a dilating lumen extending therethrough. The dilating lumen is sized and shaped to slidably receive the access sheath. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015422 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTRAHEPATIC SHUNTS - The invention provides methods and devices for treating liver cirrhosis or portal hypertension by creating an intrahepatic shunt, or new passage, from a portal vein of a patient to a hepatic vein using a device with intravascular imaging capabilities and pressure sensing capabilities or positioning mechanisms. The integration of intravascular imaging aids in the precise placement of the shunt and pressure measurement may verify successful shunt creation. An apparatus may include a catheter with an extended body for insertion into a hepatic vein of a patient, an intravascular imaging device and a needle exit port on the distal portion of the extended body, and a needle disposed within a lumen in the catheter and configured to be pushed out of the exit port and extend away from a side of the extended body, in which the needle includes a pressure sensor. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015423 | EXCHANGER SURGICAL ACCESS PORT AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical instrument access port assembly and method of use, the surgical instrument access port a surgical instrument has a needle lumen and a surgical access port. The needle lumen extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a needle tip at a distal end, and a body portion at a proximal end, the body portion having at least one recess or finger. The surgical access port has a cannula defining a hollow cannula shaft, and a tapered hub attached to a proximal end of the cannula. The tapered hub includes at least one inner ring configured to abut against the at least one recess or finger while the surgical instrument is inserted into the cannula of the surgical access port. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015424 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOADING FOLLICLES - A follicle loading apparatus that is positioned in a follicle supplier and loads a follicle on an inlet of the follicle loading apparatus according to an air pressure, and then the inlet is moved into the follicle supplier so as to accommodate the follicle in the follicle supplier, is provided. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015425 | GELS HAVING PERMANENT TACK FREE COATINGS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention is directed to tack-free gels and to methods for manufacturing a tack-free gel pad, in which a discontinuous layer of fluorinated ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene is permanently bonded to the gel pad to provide a tack-free coating. The gel pad may be incorporated into a gel cap to provide a surgical access device having a tack-free surface. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015426 | BONE POSITIONING AND CUTTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bone positioning device can include a fixation pin for attachment to a first bone and a fixation pin for attachment to a second bone. A first block having an aperture can be included for slidably receiving a fixation pin, and a second block having an aperture can be included for slidably receiving a fixation pin. A multi-axis joint can connect the first block and the second block, where the multi-axis joint allows the first second blocks to move with respect to each other about more than one axis. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015427 | Systems and Methods for Correcting Spinal Deformity - An exemplary system for correcting a spinal deformity includes a plurality of transverse rods, a longitudinal rod, and at least one node. The plurality of transverse rods each includes a first end for coupling with an extension member of a spinal fixation system and a second end. The longitudinal rod extends transverse to the transverse rods. The at least one node receives the second ends of first and second transverse rods and the longitudinal rod within a receiving portion and an adjustment member selectively secures the second ends. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015428 | INVERTED SERPENTINE SPINAL STABILITY DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A spinal implant includes a plurality of frame segments that define a first frame array, the first frame array being coupled to a first mounting connection. A plurality of contiguous segments define a second frame array, the plurality of contiguous segments being coupled to a second mounting connection and being coupled to the first frame array. The first frame array and the second frame array are positioned relative to one another such that application of a force in a first direction to the first and second mounting connections results in application of a force in an opposing direction to the plurality of contiguous segments. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015429 | BONE FASTENER AND METHODS OF USE - A bone fastener includes a first portion that defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A second portion that includes a first end and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. A retainer includes a wall having a first end surface and a second end surface. The wall including at least one first elongated cavity and at least one second elongated cavity. The first cavity includes a gap of the first end surface and the second cavity including a gap of the second end surface. The wall further includes an inner surface disposed about the first end. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015430 | SCREW-CLAMP ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE AND METHODS OF IMPLEMENTATION - A screw-clamp apparatus is disclosed that includes a first clamp component comprising at least one hook, a second clamp component comprising at least one hook, a bone-screw hole located on the first clamp component, a bone screw configured to be inserted through the bone-screw hole and to be inserted into bone and a spacer-receiver located on the first clamp component. The second clamp component can be pivotably attached relative to the first clamp component. A portion of the bone screw can be configured to engage the second clamp component upon insertion to cause the second clamp component to pivot toward the first clamp component. The spacer-receiver can be configured to secure a spacer. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015431 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE WITHIN A SPINAL DISC - Systems and methods for reducing pressure within a spinal disc are described. In accordance with one implementation, a spinal disc system comprises an aperture within a spinal disc body, and the aperture is configured to permit nucleus pulposus to flow from the disc body through the aperture. In accordance with another implementation, a method of reducing pressure within a spinal disc comprises forming an aperture within a spinal disc body, and permitting at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to flow from the disc body through the aperture. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015432 | POLYAXIAL INTERSPINOUS FUSION IMPLANT AND BONE GROWTH STIMULATION SYSTEM - A polyaxial interspinous fusion device is described. The polyaxial interspinous fusion device has a fixed anchor, a polyaxial anchor, and a bone spacer. The fixed anchor has a center ring, one or more fixed anchor arms projecting laterally from the center ring, and a barrel projecting transversely from the center ring. The polyaxial anchor has a socket ring and one or more polyaxial anchor arms projecting laterally from the socket ring, wherein the socket ring has a concave engagement surface. The bone spacer has a spacer head having a convex socket engagement surface that matches the concave engagement surface of the socket ring. The bone spacer also has one or more zip lock flanges extending transversely from the spacer head and one or more bone abutments extending transversely from the spacer head. The zip lock flanges and bone abutments of the bone spacer fit through the socket ring and the barrel of the fixed anchor fits through the socket ring. The zip lock flanges engage with the barrel when the zip lock flanges and bone abutments are inserted through the socket ring. When the polyaxial anchor engages with the spacer head, the polyaxial anchor has a polyaxial freedom of movement relative to the spacer head as a result of a ball and socket engagement between the concave engagement surface of the socket ring and convex socket engagement surface of the spacer head. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015433 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A ROD IMPLANT ALONG A SPINE OF A PATIENT - A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws. The tool set includes a pair of end guide tools that receive opposite ends of the rod in channels and under manipulation by a surgeon facilitate transport of the rod toward the bone screws attached to the guide tools. Intermediate guide tools having guiding pass through slots are utilized to guide intermediate locations along the rod toward associated bone screws. An attachment structure operably connects the guide tools to the bone screws. The guide tools each include a lower guide and advancement structure to allow a closure top with mating structure to be rotated and driven downward against the rod and to cooperate with similar structure in the bone screw to seat and lock the rod therein. A method utilizing the tool set allows a surgeon to percutaneously implant the rod in the patient. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015434 | Cap Device, Particularly for Closing A Burr Hole - The present invention relates to a cap device for closing a hole, particularly a burr hole, in a bone, particularly a skull, of a human or an animal, comprising a frame member for fastening the cap device to the bone, and a cap member for covering the hole. According to the invention, the cap member is integrally connected to the frame member, so that the cap member can be bent away from the frame member, particularly for allowing passage of a catheter through said hole. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015435 | NOVEL BIODEGRADABLE BONE PLATES AND BONDING SYSTEMS - The invention relates to novel internal fixation devices, such as bone plates, generally and novel craniomaxillofacial bone plates more specifically and systems for bonding the same. More specifically, the invention relates to bone plates made of a polymer blend of (poly)lactic acid and Ecoflex as well as a novel hot-melt adhesive polymer blend of the same material . | 2016-01-21 |
20160015436 | CLAVICLE FIXATION - A substantially rigid plate is secured to a medial portion of a clavicle relative to a fracture in the clavicle. The plate is positioned so that it extends at least partially over a distal portion of the clavicle relative to the fracture. The plate has surfaces that define a first opening through which a suture can pass. A hole is formed in the clavicle. A washer may be positioned at a side of the plate opposite the clavicle. Alternatively, the plate may include suture holes or edge features for securing a suture. A suture is secured to the washer, to at least one suture hole or to at least one edge feature, and extends through the first opening, through the hole in the clavicle and is secured to the coracoid process. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015437 | BONE FUSING DEVICE FOR FUSING PHALANGES - A bone fusing device to connect and facilitate fusion between two adjacent phalanges in a body has a single elongated body having a first distal end and a second proximal end connected by a middle portion having four radially extending anti-rotation fins. Each end has a bone entry tip and a plurality of adjacent barbs. Each of the barbs has a sloped surface for entry into the bone and a sharp surface to prevent extraction once press fit into one of the phalanges. Preferably, the first distal end is shorter than the second proximal end. The elongated body is straight or has affixed bend at a location in the middle portion. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015438 | BONE ANCHOR DEVICE - A bone anchor device to connect two bone segments in a body has an elongated cylindrical member. The elongated cylindrical member has a shank, a first distal threaded end and a second proximal threaded end spaced by a middle portion of the shank. A first double helical thread formed on the first distal end has a pitch equal to or greater than a second helical thread formed at the second proximal end to create a compression between the two bone segments being connected. The shank has a maximum diameter extending the length of the second proximal thread end and extends therefrom on a constant tapered slope angle through the thread of the first distal end. This creates an increasing thread depth from a start of the distal threads to a maximum adjacent a tip at the distal end of the shank. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015439 | Bone Screw - The invention relates to a bone screw for fixing a connection support to a bone. The bone screw comprises a screw head, which has a head thread for producing a threaded connection to the connection support. The bone screw further comprises a shank, which has a bone thread for engaging in the bone substance. Between the screw head and the shank, the bone screw has a transition area. The bone screw has a coating on its surface. According to the invention, the coating has a greater thickness in the area of the shank than in the area of the screw head. The coating according to the invention leads to an improved connecting strength between screw and connection support. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015440 | BONE COMPRESSION SCREW - A system for orthopedic repair of bones, the system may include a compression screw. The screw may include a blunt tip on one end with tapped threads to allow for greater bone fixation uniform across a threaded portion of the screw. The screw may also include springs, which may be Belleville washers, which provide appropriate compression and tension and prevent excessive loosening of the screw after surgery. The springs allow the screw to retract without losing pressure on the fracture site. The system may be minimally invasive for multiple fractures on a single bone such as calcaneal fractures, and stabilizing long bone fractures without bone plates. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015441 | SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF JOINT PAIN OF THE SPINE - Methods for altering the natural history of degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis of the spine are proposed. The methods focus on the prevention, or delayed onset or progression of, subchondral defects such as bone marrow edema or bone marrow lesion, and subchondral treatment to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease in the spine and thereby treat pain. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015442 | Steerable Cannula for Delivering Bone Filler - A steerable cannula for delivering bone filler comprises a delivery pipe ( | 2016-01-21 |
20160015443 | CEMENT MIXER AND BONE FILLER DEVICE - An apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing bone cement is provided. The apparatus includes a mixing vessel for mixing bone cement attached to a syringe body. The syringe body having a lumen that is connected to the mixing vessel by a passageway between the mixing vessel and the lumen of the syringe body. A separator is provided between the mixing vessel and the syringe body and includes an orifice therein so that when the opening in the separator is misaligned with the lumen the passageway is blocked and when aligned the passageway is continuous with the lumen so that bone cement can pass into the syringe body. A plunger is provided and is slideably movable along the longitudinal axis of the syringe body so as to advance the bone cement out of the distal end of the syringe. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015444 | CARDIAC CRYOLIPOLYSIS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA - A system, device, and method for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia by, specifically, cryolipolysis of non-myocardial tissue and cryoablation of myocardial tissue. A system for treating cardiac arrhythmia may include a first thermal treatment device configured for placement within a heart in contact with myocardial tissue, a second thermal treatment device configured for placement in contact with pericardial tissue, an ablation energy source in communication with the first thermal treatment device, and a cooling energy source in communication with the second thermal treatment device, the cooling energy source causing the second thermal treatment device to reach a temperature insufficient for myocardial ablation when the second thermal treatment device is activated. A method of treating cardiac arrhythmia may include introducing a cooling element into a pericardial space proximate pericardial adipose tissue, and activating the cooling element to reduce the temperature of adjacent pericardial adipose tissue to approximately 0° C. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015445 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PROSTATE CANCER - A vapor delivery needle and method is provided that is adapted for treating prostate cancer. The energy delivery probe can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a peripheral zone tissue in a human prostate. In one method, a needle is introduced into peripheral zone tissue of a human prostate, and vapor media is delivered through the needle to ablate peripheral zone tissue without ablating non-peripheral zone tissue. Systems for treating prostate cancer with vapor therapy are also provided. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015446 | ELECTROSURGICAL HANDHELD INSTRUMENT WITH ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY - Electrosurgical instrument including a handpiece which has a connection side (A) and a treatment side (B), and including a connecting plug which is electrically connected to the connection side (A) of the handpiece and is electrically connectable to a high-frequency generator, wherein the electrosurgical instrument includes a control unit which is designed to actively control the voltage waveform of high-frequency energy which is output on the treatment side (B) of the handpiece. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015447 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONTROL - A computer-controlled surgical system may include a surgical instrument having a working end, the working end having a moveable mechanical component, and movement of the mechanical component performing a clamping and cutting function by the working end. The surgical system may further include a computer control system operably coupled to the surgical instrument and to first and second input devices. In response to a first command received from the first input device, the computer control system controls movement of the mechanical component within a first range of motion, and in response to a second command received from the second input device, the computer control system controls movement of the mechanical component within a second range of motion different from the first range of motion. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015448 | RF Tissue Ablation Devices and Methods of Using the Same - RF tissue ablation devices are provided. Aspects of the RF tissue ablation devices include an elongated member having a proximal and distal end, first and second jaws at the distal end, wherein the first and second jaws are configured to apply intra and inter RF energy to tissue disposed between the jaws during use, and a connector at the proximal end for operatively connecting to a RF energy source. Also provided are systems that include an RF tissue ablation device operatively coupled to a RF energy source, as well as kits that include the devices and methods of using the devices in RF tissue ablation applications, including cardiac applications. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015449 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING USE OF MEDICAL DEVICES - A device carries a use monitoring element that possesses a state or condition that changes in response to use of the device and that is sensed when the device is presented for use. Reuse of the device is not permitted, if the use monitoring element indicates a prior use. | 2016-01-21 |
20160015450 | DEVICES TO TREAT NASAL AIRWAYS - A device is described for treating a nasal airway by modifying a property of a nasal tissue of or near a nasal valve of the airway, without using a surgical incision or an implant, to decrease airflow resistance or perceived airflow resistance in the nasal airway. Various embodiments include an elongate shaft, a bipolar radiofrequency delivery member extending from one end of the shaft, and a handle attached to the elongate shaft at an opposite end from the radiofrequency delivery member. The radiofrequency delivery member is sized to be inserted into a nose and configured to at least temporarily deform the nasal tissue and deliver radiofrequency energy. The radiofrequency delivery member includes two rows of protruding electrodes disposed on a tissue contact surface, and the device is configured to deliver radiofrequency energy from one row of electrodes to the other row of electrodes. | 2016-01-21 |