08th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 55 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110046639 | Method of direct hair implantation - Method of direct hair implantation consisting in sequentially harvesting single hair follicles from a donor region and directly implanting the same at a recipient region of the scalp, wherein the method employs a hair harvesting instrument with a sterile disposable punch of appropriately small diameter adapted to successively perform cutting of a single hair follicle when it is brought in contact with the root of the hair follicle and is manually rotated around the perimeter of the same. A micro gripper means is thereafter used for the extraction of the cut hair follicle and for loading a forwardly projecting tubular needle of a hair implanting instrument with the extracted hair follicle. A hair implanting instrument is then employed for a selective placement of said hair follicle in the appropriate direction and at an appropriate position on a demarcated recipient region of the scalp. The process of single hair follicle harvesting, extraction and direct implantation is repeated until completion of the planned direct hair implantation procedure. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046640 | Tool to assist use of animal ligation device - A ring to assist in use of an animal ligation device has an inner diameter dimensioned for easy passage around a part of an animal to be removed by the ligation device, an outer diameter of the ring having an outer peripheral groove dimensioned for receipt of a ligature of the ligation device so as to assist in use of the ligation device relative to the animal. The ring is preferably made from a plastic material having the groove dimensioned for easy removal of the ligature after positionment of the ligature relative to the animal, so that completion of use of the ligation device is facilitated. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046641 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE RESTORATION - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for providing chronic or temporary tissue support and/or restoration that does not require that the targeted tissue be severed and/or punctured. A device having two components and at least one connector for maintaining a prescribed distance between the two components is described. Such devices, systems and methods may be used on any tissue of a body and may be delivered through laparoscopic and/or endoscopic procedures. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046642 | SUTURE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A suture assembly configured to load a suture instrument with suture includes a cap attached to an end of the suture, a suture container configured to retain a portion of the suture, and a cap retainer having a wall and a suture channel formed in the wall. The suture channel is configured to receive a length of the suture, and the wall is configured to deny passage of the cap into the suture channel and align the cap with the length of the suture for loading into the suture instrument. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046643 | SUTURING AND LIGATING METHOD - A manipulator includes a distal-end working unit having a rolling mechanism and an opening and closing mechanism. A forceps includes a gripper on a distal end thereof. A curved needle of a suture-needle assembly is inserted through an incision in a body cavity within a living body, while leaving a portion of a suture strand of the suture-needle assembly uninserted in the tissue. The gripper grips the curved needle. The suture strand is wound around the gripper a predetermined number of times by turning a proximal end portion of the curved needle with the rolling mechanism. The gripper grips the portion of the suture strand, which has not been inserted into the tissue. The gripper is then withdrawn through loops of the suture strand, which are wound around the gripper. The distal-end working unit and the gripper are moved relatively to each other in order to form a knot across the incision. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046644 | TISSUE SUTURING METHOD - A method of suturing tissue includes engaging tissue with a suturing head, driving a needle from a proximal end portion of the suturing head through the tissue, and engaging a capsule disposed in a distal end portion of the suturing head with the needle, the capsule comprising a length of suture attached thereto. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046645 | SUTURE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A suture assembly configured to load a suture instrument with suture includes a cap attached to an end of the suture, a suture container configured to retain a portion of the suture, and a cap retainer having a wall and a suture channel formed in the wall. The suture channel is configured to receive a length of the suture, and the wall is configured to deny passage of the cap into the suture channel and align the cap with the length of the suture for loading into the suture instrument. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046646 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MENISCAL REPAIR - An apparatus for suturing tissue includes first and second needles. A first structure associated with the first needle is adapted and configured to pass a leading portion of the suture from a near side of a tissue to a far side of the tissue. A second structure cooperates with the second needle to capture and secure the suture. Proximal movement of the apparatus after the suture is captured moves the suture from the far side of the tissue to the near side of the tissue. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046647 | Local Biomechanical and/or Antimicrobial Ligation Device - A ligation device is disclosed that is capable of containing a fluid, e.g., a biomechanical medium or an antimicrobial solution. The ligation device comprises an upper clip and a lower clip, each having a locking feature that enables the upper clip and the lower clip to be movably attached to each other. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046648 | LATCHING ANCHOR DEVICE - An anchor that secures to a connector as part of an anchor assembly is disclosed. The proximal anchor includes a pair of spaced apart prongs which join together at a slot inception. The prongs are shaped and sized of a configuration to define a catch or latching structure. The prongs are configured to capture and deform the suture between the protrusions and prevent the suture from disengaging from the slotted anchor device once engaged. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046649 | SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR THE REPAIR OF A VERTEBRAL DISC DEFECT - A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046650 | Support Structures and Methods of Using the Same - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for forming an anastomosis between adjacent intestinal sections of tissue is provided. The apparatus includes an anastomosis device having an anvil and a tubular body portion, wherein the anvil is selectively attachable to the tubular body portion by a shaft; and a support structure for deposition between the intestinal sections of tissue. The support structure includes a body defining an aperture therein for receiving the shaft. The body has an outer terminal edge. The support structure includes at least one layer of expandable material disposed at the outer terminal edge of the body. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046651 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CORE FOR TWO-PIECE HEMOSTASIS CLIP - A device includes a clip including first and second arms distal ends of which are biased apart and a core member including first and second portions connected to one another via a frangible link. The first portion includes a first protrusion for engaging a cut-out in the first arm. The frangible link is fractured when subjected to a load of at least a predetermined level deploying the clip. The device also includes a capsule slidably housing the core member and a proximal portion of the clip. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046652 | Instruments and Methods for Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Release - Instruments for use in minimally invasive carpal tunnel release include a cannula and a cutting member movable longitudinally within the cannula to advance a cutting blade of the cutting member along a longitudinal slot in the cannula to sever a transverse carpal ligament disposed over the slot. A dilating member is provided for creating a subligamentous space to accommodate the cannula and/or for removing adhered synovium from a lower surface of the ligament. A method for minimally invasive carpal tunnel release involves establishing a proximal entry into the carpal tunnel from an incision in the volar aspect of the forearm, introducing the cannula in the carpal tunnel via the incision, and severing the transverse carpal ligament from proximal to distal with the cutting blade of the cuffing member under direct endoscopic visualization. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046653 | ORAL-ESOPHAGEAL-GASTRIC DEVICE WITH ESOPHAGEAL CUFF TO REDUCE GASTRIC REFLUX AND/OR EMESIS - A nasogastric/orogastric (Ng/Og) airway protection device includes an elongate device body having a distal end for insertion into the stomach through the esophagus and a proximal end. A main lumen extends the length of the device and is configured for at least one of gastric decompression, enteral feeding and enteral medication administration. A sump port is at the distal end. A sump lumen is formed the length of the device body and configured for venting gas and preventing adherence of the device against the gastric wall. An inflatable esophageal cuff is carried by the device body mid-esophagus and an inflation lumen is formed within the device body and connects the inflatable esophageal cuff through which the esophageal cuff is inflated and deflated. Upon inflation of the esophageal cuff, emesis and/or reflux is blocked from passing out of the stomach past the esophageal cuff positioned mid-esophagus to protect a patient's airway. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046654 | TEXTILE-REINFORCED HIGH-PRESSURE BALLOON - A textile-reinforced medical dilation balloon is provided, including a woven tubular textile sleeve with substantially longitudinal thermoplastic warp threads and at least one weft thread woven substantially perpendicular relative to the warp threads, where the sleeve defines a sleeve lumen. A medical dilation balloon is disposed within the sleeve lumen, and an adhesive coating substantially covers the inner and outer surfaces of the sleeve, attaching it to the balloon. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046655 | Method and apparatus for capturing objects beyond an operative site in medical procedures - A device for capturing and removing particles from a body canal or vessel includes a sack having a mouth and a closed bottom. A guide wire received through the sack mouth is connected to the closed sack bottom. A collapsible frame biases the sack mouth opened around guide wire. A containment collar slidably receives guide wire, collapsible frame, and at least part of sack therein. A pull wire is connected to the containment collar. In response to relative movement between guide wire and pull wire, collapsible frame moves from inside the containment collar where the sack mouth is closed and outside the containment collar where mouth of sack is biased open by collapsible flame. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046656 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING OBJECTS BEYOND AN OPERATIVE SITE UTILIZING A CAPTURE DEVICE DELIVERED ON A MEDICAL GUIDE WIRE - An apparatus for removing a solid object from a body canal or vessel includes a coil of wire configured to slidably receive a guide wire and a sack having a mouth and a closed bottom opposite the sack. A resilient frame is connected between the coil of wire and the sack for biasing the mouth of the sack open around the coil of wire. The resilient frame is positionable between a collapsed state where the mouth of the sack is closed against the bias of the resilient frame and a deployed state where the mouth of the sack is biased open by the resilient frame. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046657 | Embolic Coil Introducer Catheter Locking Mechanisms - An embolic coil introducer system that may include a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis, an embolic coil at least partially disposed in the lumen of the catheter, and a wire for moving the embolic coil at least partially disposed in the lumen of the catheter, the wire having a first diameter along a proximal region of the wire, wherein the catheter includes a locking mechanism that provides a friction fit between the catheter and the wire to hold the wire secure relative to the catheter in a first position when no force is applied to the wire and wherein the friction fit may be overcome by the application of a force to the wire to allow the wire to move relative to the catheter. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046658 | ANEURYSM OCCLUSION DEVICE - A device to treat an aneurysm can include a plurality of soft and compressible fill members. A flow conduit can carry the fill members in a liquid flow. A flexible, expandable, and liquid-permeable net or mesh enclosure can be inserted into and to fit within the aneurysm. The net or mesh enclosure can receive and retain the plurality of fill members while openings in the net or mesh enclosure allow enough liquid flow through the net or mesh enclosure to transport the fill members into the net or mesh enclosure. A resulting accumulation of the plurality of fill members within the net or mesh enclosure causes the net or mesh enclosure to expand and to come into contact with and generally conform with an interior wall of the aneurysm. This can substantially occlude the aneurysm and retain the net or mesh enclosure within the aneurysm. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046659 | Minimally Invasive Surgical Tools With Haptic Feedback - A minimally invasive surgical tool includes a sensor that generates a signal in response to an interaction with the tool. The tool further includes a haptic feedback system that generates a haptic effect in response to the signal. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046660 | Endoscopic Forceps With Removable Handle - An exemplary forceps system for use within a tool channel of an endoscope comprises an elongated body extending from a proximal end and a distal end having one or more internal lumens. An actuator is slidably positioned within a first lumen, and actuatable jaws are removeably coupled to a first end of the actuator near the distal end. A handle is removeably coupleable to the proximal end of the body, the removable handle having a forceps actuator operatively engageable with a second end of the actuator so as to control the actuatable jaws when the handle is coupled to the body. A single or double balloon closure device having an inflatable anchor on a peritoneal side and a narrow inflatable portion, is also provided. The narrow portion may be shaped to follow the shape of the transgastric cut. The balloon closure device may deliver medication speed up the healing process and may contain a biocompatible sealant that may be dispersed over the incision site and/or used to keep the anchor on the peritoneal side inflated. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046661 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WHICH CAN BE DISASSEMBLED - The invention relates to a surgical instrument ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046662 | Occlusion Device And Method For Its Manufacture - The present invention relates to an occlusion device ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046663 | POLYMER MEMBRANE LOCATOR WITH BUILT-IN STRESS RELIEF STRUCTURE - A tissue puncture locator device that includes an expandable member, a deformable membrane, and an actuator. The expandable member is movable between an unexpanded position and an expanded position. The deformable membrane extends around at least a portion of the expandable member. The membrane has a stress relief portion. The actuator is operable to move the expandable member between the unexpanded and expanded positions. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046664 | VASCULAR WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for closing a vascular wound includes a guidewire and/or other surgical implement extending from the wound. A hemostatic material is advanced over the surgical implement and into contact with an area of the blood vessel surrounding the wound. The surgical implement is removed. Blood soaks the hemostatic material, and blood clotting is facilitated by the hemostatic agent within the material. A sealing layer of adhesive can be applied to the hemostatic material, confining the blood flow to the material. Thus, the vascular puncture wound is sealed by natural blood clot formation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046665 | Closure Device, Deployment Apparatus, and Method of Deploying a Closure Device - The present invention relates a closure device implant for sealing an opening formed through biological tissue including a plug, a rigid wire including a plastically deformable portion configurable between an unrestrained position and a restrained position relative to the plug, wherein a distal end of the wire is substantially spherically shaped, and a footplate attached to the wire, wherein the footplate comprises an elongated plate portion including a wire channel. The present invention also relates to a closure device deployment device including an elongated housing, a sheath assembly connected to the housing, and at least two sliding members slidably connected to the housing. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046666 | SURGICAL STAPLE - A surgical staple, comprising a backspan, a first leg member extending from the backspan, a second leg member extending from the backspan, and at least one substantially continuous channel extending along at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the first leg member and the second leg member. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046667 | APPARATUS FOR HOUSING A PLURALITY OF NEEDLES AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR - An apparatus houses a plurality of surgical elements, such as needles and sutures, both before and after use. The largest cross-sectional dimension of the housing is preferably less than about 12 mm. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a substantially rigid housing having a first section that holds a plurality of unused needles and a second section that receives the plurality of needles after use. In other embodiments, the apparatus includes a flexible panel having a plurality of pockets therein, wherein each pocket is configured to house a single needle. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046668 | SELF-RETAINING SUTURES WITH HEAT-CONTACT MEDIATED RETAINERS - Provided herein are sutures to be used in a procedure applied to tissue, and methods for forming such sutures. A suture can include an elongated suture body and a plurality of heat-contact mediated retainers extending from and along the elongated suture body. The heat-contact mediated retainers can be formed by temporarily contacting the elongated suture body with one or more heated element. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELEVATING RETAINERS ON SELF-RETAINING SUTURES - A method and device to elevate retainers on a suture thread to a desired angle such that the retainers can retain the desired elevation. The retainers can be elevated using an apparatus having at least one roller and at least one bending bar, wherein the bending bar contacts the retainers adjacent to the at least one roller to apply a force to the retainers. The retainers can also be elevated using a tube-shaped apparatus which allows the retainers on a suture thread to be bent by the inner surface of the tube-shaped apparatus. In various embodiments of the invention, a suture can be made up of an inner core and a coating that upon a stimuli increases the protrusion of the retainers away from the suture core thereby ensuring that the suture is held securely in place, preventing wound separation and dehiscence. In an embodiment of the invention, the application of the coating to the outer face of the retainer and attractive forces between the coating at different points results in the distension of the retainers away from the suture core. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the coating inserts into the cut associated with the retainer and repulsive or expansive forces result in a pushing out of the cut and thereby the distending of the retainers away from the suture core. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046670 | DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A SUTURE IN TISSUE - A device for the anchoring of a suture in tissue includes a guide sleeve, a sonotrode, an anchor and the suture. The guide sleeve has a distal part with a smaller cross section and a proximal part with a larger cross section. The sonotrode extends through the lumen of the guide sleeve and has a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being designed for coupling the sonotrode to a vibration source (e.g. an ultrasonic device). The anchor is arranged at the distal end of the device and includes an anchor foot and an anchoring sleeve sitting on a shoulder of the anchor foot. The anchoring sleeve consists of a material which is liquefiable through mechanical vibrations. A middle portion of the suture runs through the anchor foot and two end portions of the suture are attached to the guide sleeve. The anchoring sleeve is clamped or clampable between the anchor foot and a pushing sleeve or the sonotrode or the guide sleeve. The device is particularly suitable for the anchoring of sutures in bone tissue. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046671 | ADJUSTABLE FLOW INFANT PACIFIER - This application is directed towards a unique pacifier that will be able to contain small amounts of a variety of nourishments, including medications, with varying viscosities delivering them through a manually adjustable means controlling the flow rate into the nipple. By using a collapsible bag to contain the nourishment, it eliminates the possibility of the infant ingesting air. This pacifier has been designed with more than ample clearance in the area of the nose along with large openings in the sides where the infant can breathe if there is any problem breathing through the nose. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046672 | VERTEBRAL PARS INTERARTICULARIS CLAMP A NEW SPINE FIXATION DEVICE, INSTRUMENTATION, AND METHODOLOGY - An improve spinal surgical implant used primarily in the posterior aspect of the spinal column for spinal reconstruction; revision surgery; deformity correction; and/or tumor surgery and/or trauma surgery of the cervical, thoracic and/or and lumbo-sacral spine. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046673 | INTERSPINOUS DISTRACTION IMPLANT - This invention is directed to an interspinous distraction implant, which is intended to restrict the motion of the vertebrae between themselves, thus improving the mechanical behavior that is altered by the intervertebral disk diseases. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046674 | INTERSPINOUS VERTEBRAL DISTRACTOR FOR PERCUTANEOUS IMPLANTATION - Interspinous distractor for percutaneous implantation comprising a central body ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046675 | TRANSVERSE ROD CONNECTOR - A transverse rod connector includes an elongate member having first and second ends and first and second connection members. The first and second connection members are connected with first and second ends, respectively. The first and second connection members are configured for multidirectional positioning with respect to the elongate member. The first and second connection members are each dimensioned to be selectively and releasably secured to a bone anchor. The elongate member is longitudinally adjustable. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046676 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION ELEMENT FOR VERTEBRAE - A dynamic stabilization member for the vertebrae, capable of interacting with at least two implantable connection assemblies is provided. Each connection assembly system including a system for anchoring into a vertebra and adapted for receiving the dynamic stabilization member, and a system for clamping the dynamic stabilization member (on the anchoring system), of the type that comprises a rod extending along a longitudinal axis and a cable provided with a casing made of an elastic material, characterized in that the cable comprises a fastening sheath surrounding the rod and including rigid areas spaced from each other. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046677 | BIOCOMPATIBLE OSTEOGENIC BAND FOR REPAIR OF SPINAL DISORDERS - Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046678 | Facet Joint Prosthesis - Various methods and devices are provided for a facet replacement device. In one embodiment of the invention, a facet replacement device is provided and includes an elongate member matable to a first vertebra and a housing. The housing can have a connector formed thereon and matable to an adjacent second vertebra and an inner lumen formed therein. The housing can also include a deformable member disposed within the inner lumen and having an opening formed therein for slidably receiving at least a portion of the elongate member such that the elongate member can be angularly oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of the lumen. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046679 | BONE FASTENERS AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING VERTEBRAL BONE FACETS USING THE BONE FASTENERS - A bone fastener for stabilizing bone fragments includes a single or multiple components coupleable with one another and displaceable to a locked position of the bone fastener. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046680 | Laminoplasty System - Fixation devices and methods for stabilization of the lamina after laminoplasty are described. The device comprises of a plate with several holes that receive bone fasteners. The plate is curved at the ends to contour to the vertebral structure and has appendages to engage the displaced lamina in a fixed position. Alternatively, the plate has a bone fusion spacer in the middle to engage and fuse the lamina in the displaced position. Several methods of dynamically stabilizing the lamina after either the open door, double door or expansive laminoplasty technique are provided. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046681 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT IN THE FORM OF A PLATE TO BE FIXED BETWEEN TWO BONE PARTS - The invention relates to a plate ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046682 | EXPANDABLE FIXATION ASSEMBLIES - Expandable fixation assemblies, expandable cranial fixation assemblies, and expandable intervertebral implant assemblies are provided for securing structures to bone and for securing bones and/or bone segments with respect to each other. An expansion member can be moved through at least a portion of an expandable fixation body, thereby causing expansion of the expandable fixation body, such that bone engagement features of the expandable fixation body engage surrounding structure, such as bone. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046683 | BONE ANCHORING DEVICE, TOOL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME AND TOOL FOR USE WITH THE SAME - A bone anchoring device includes an anchoring element having a shaft for anchoring in the bone and a head, a receiving part formed in one piece, and a pressure element formed in one piece. The receiving part has a seat for receiving the head and an outer channel for receiving a rod to be connected to the anchoring element, which is pivotable with respect to the receiving part and can be fixed at an angle by exerting pressure via the pressure element onto the head. The pressure element is movable in the receiving part and includes an inner channel for receiving the rod and a spring element that engages a portion of the receiving part via a detent connection so that the pressure element can be held in a position that allows pivoting of the anchoring element. The spring element is formed by at least a first portion of one of two side walls forming the inner channel, the first portion being spaced apart from a second portion of the one side wall by a slot. At least a portion of the detent connection is located on the one side wall. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046684 | Screw Assembly and Method - A screw assembly and method includes a coupling member comprising a semi-bulbous end; a fixator component that receives the semi-bulbous end of the coupling member; a resisting member mounted in the coupling member and comprising a mating member; a connection pin comprising a resisting member socket operatively connected to the mating member of the resisting member; and a blocker that engages the coupling member. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046685 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR FITTING A KNEE PROSTHESIS - Surgical instrumentation according to embodiments of the present invention may be configured to permit a surgeon to adjust external rotation of a femur according to two or more adjustment criteria selected from the group consisting of: (a) peroperative measurement of a value of the external rotation; (b) setting the external rotation to a preoperatively predetermined rotation value; (c) a position of a Whiteside line; (d) a position of a biepicondylar line; and (e) a position of an internal condyle. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046686 | 3-DIMENSIONAL SILK HYDROXYAPATITE COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are methods and compositions comprising a mixture of silk polymer and hydroxyapatite. The methods described herein can be used to prepare a mixture of silk polymer and hydroxyapatite and further provide mixtures that can be molded into a desired shape. Also encompassed herein are compositions comprising a mixture of silk polymer and hydroxyapatite having a desired shape, which can further be implanted, for example, to facilitate bone healing or tooth structure or support. Such compositions can also include agents, such as therapeutic agents, or cells. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046687 | LIVE COMBINED STIMULATION OF AUDITORY, SENSORY AND MOTOR FUNCTIONS AND ENHANCED THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNICATIVE APPLICATIONS BASED ON ADVANCED GENERATION OF COMPLEX ELECTRICAL SIGNALS - A stimulator device is disclosed that is capable to produce and apply synchronized complex electrical stimulation signals very responsive and user friendly with interactive ability to change and derivate multiple signals or processing parameters immediately and simultaneously. The stimulator processes signals e.g. music and is typically controlled in real-time by a communication protocol e.g MIDI data or live by a MIDI controller. Immediate patient response and adoption facilitates the development of more efficient, diversified and enjoyable stimulation content for the majority of therapies based on electrical activated transducers. Special scope is combined auditory, electrical and vibration stimulation of the sensory and motor functions. One disclosed embodiment is enhanced audio perception for deaf and hearing impaired patient. Another typical application is combined music, electrical and vibration stimulation e.g. for neck and back muscle relaxation or thrombosis prophylaxis provided by a PC based stimulation content generator and a protable player. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046688 | Common Notebook, Laptop Computer, Tablet PC, PDA and Cell Phone With Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Capability and Methods for Adapting A Common Notebook, Laptop Computer, Tablet PC, PDA and Cell Phone To Enable Each to be Used as an Automated External Defibrillator - A notebook, laptop computer, tablet PC (personal computer) or desktop computer having an automated external defibrillator (AED) capability, and methods of utilizing the notebook, laptop computer or tablet PC (personal computer) defibrillator to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. A notebook, laptop computer or tablet PC (personal computer) having the technology to enable each to be used as an automated external defibrillator (AED). Methods and apparatuses for implementing the common notebook, laptop computer, tablet PC, common cell phone and the common personal digital assistant (PDA) as an automated external defibrillator (AED). | 2011-02-24 |
20110046689 | CARDIAC PACEMAKER WITH PACING RATE MONITORING - A pacing monitoring system is described for incorporation in an implantable pacemaker that monitors the pacing rate and/or cumulative pace count in order to protect a patient from excessive pacing. The system includes monitoring circuitry that is configured to operate in multiple monitoring zones, where each zone is adapted to prevent excessively high-rate pacing during a particular mode of device operation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046690 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SYNCHRONIZE COMMANDS SENT TO A MULTI-ELECTRODE LEAD (MEL) WITH A PORTION OF A CARDIAC PACING CYCLE - Embodiments of the present invention concern the timing of sending one or more commands to control circuitry of a multi-electrode lead (MEL). In one embodiment, the one or more commands are sent to control circuitry within the MEL during a predetermined portion of a cardiac pacing cycle to avoid potential problems of prior systems that were not synchronized with the cardiac pacing cycle. In one embodiment, the one or more commands are sent when cardiac tissue is refractory from a cardiac pacing pulse, to prevent the command(s) from potentially undesirably stimulating cardiac tissue. The command sending can occur such that the one or more commands are sent between instances when sensing circuitry of the implantable cardiac stimulation device is being used to obtain one or more signals indicative of cardiac electrical activity, to prevent interference between the one or more commands with the signals indicative of cardiac electrical activity that are sensed. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046691 | IMPLANTABLE HEART STIMULATOR DETERMINING LEFT VENTRICULAR SYSTOLIC PRESSURE - An implantable heart stimulator has an impedance measurement a cardiogenic impedance waveform using an impedance configuration arranged to measure myocardial contractility of the heart. The heart stimulator further has a calculating unit that calculates an estimate value being related to at least two impedance values of the waveform, or of an average waveform of several consecutive waveforms, during a predetermined time period of the waveform, or average waveform, the calculated estimate value being an estimate of the left ventricular (LV) systolic pressure. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046692 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRELATION OF PATIENT HEALTH INFORMATION AND IMPLANT DEVICE DATA - A system and method for correlating health related data for display. The system includes a medical device recording data and a display producing device which correlates the data and simultaneously displays different types of data or displays two sets of the same type of data along with the circumstances at which the two sets of data were recorded. Such displays aid a physician in prescribing and ascertaining the efficacy of cardiac therapies. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046693 | Deep Brain Stimulation Device Having Wireless Power Feeding By Magnetic Induction - Provided is a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device having power wirelessly fed by a magnetic induction to form a rotating magnetic field using a rotating magnetic field disk installed inside a hat put on a patient and generate induced power using an induction coil plate fixed underneath a scalp of the patient to be combined with the rotating magnetic field, to drive electrodes implanted into a brain of the patient so as to correct abnormal motor and sensory functions of the patient using power wirelessly fed from an outside into a body of the patient. The DBS device includes: a hat module which is installed inside a hat put on a head of the o patient to generate a rotating magnetic field; and an implantation module which is implanted through a skull under a scalp to contact a nervous system of the patient and combined with the rotating magnetic field of the hat module to stimulate the cerebral nerve using induced power generated by the magnetic induction. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046694 | BRAIN STIMULATION - A therapeutic brain stimulation system comprises at least two stimulation signal emitters generating stimulation signals from different positions towards a common target region in a patient's brain. While the signal intensity of each stimulation signal is much too low to cause stimulation, the accumulated stimulation signals cause a stimulation and, thus, a therapeutic effect in the neuronal brain cells of the target region. The stimulation signals accumulating in the target region are adjustable so as not to negatively affect the anatomic structure of neuronal brain cells in the target region. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC - In one embodiment, a method electrically stimulates an area in a spinal disc. The method comprises: implanting at least one steerable lead at a placement site for stimulating a spinal disc such that the lead is disposed exterior and immediately adjacent to and circumferentially along an annulus of the spinal disc, the at least one lead including a plurality of electrodes distributed along a majority of a circumference of the annulus; connecting the lead to a signal generator; and generating electrical stimulation pulses using the generator to stimulate targeted portions of the spinal disc, wherein the stimulation of the targeted portion of the spinal disc sufficiently stimulates nerve tissue within the spinal disc to prevent communication of pain signals originating in the spinal disc without damaging tissue of the spinal disc. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046696 | METHOD FOR NEUROLOGICAL STIMULATION OF PERIPHERAL NERVES TO TREAT PAIN - According to one embodiment, a system for neurological stimulation of peripheral nerve fibers is provided. The system includes stimulation electrodes adapted to be implanted in tissue proximate a network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating a painful region of a patient's body and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the network of peripheral nerve fibers located in and innervating the painful region. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046697 | THERAPY PROGRAM MODIFICATION - A therapy program may be generated based on an algorithmic model of a baseline therapy field, which may represent a therapy field resulting from therapy delivery via the first therapy system based on a first therapy program. A second therapy program that controls therapy delivery by a second therapy system may be generated based on the baseline therapy field model. For example, therapy parameter values of the second therapy program may be selected to maintain at least one field characteristic of the baseline therapy field model. In some examples, the second therapy system may result from a hardware modification to the first therapy system. In other examples, the first and second therapy systems may be associated with different patients. For example, the baseline therapy field model may be an efficacious therapy field for a patient class, and a second therapy program may be generated for a patient in the class. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046698 | RECOVERY OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SESSION WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques are described for recovery of an inadvertently lost communication session between an implantable medical device (IMD) and another device. For example, the IMD or other device may detect loss of the established communication session, attempt to reestablish the communication session on a same channel as the established communication session that was lost, and attempt to reestablish the communication session on an unspecified channel using a telemetry wakeup feature upon the failure to reestablish the communication session on the same channel. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046699 | SELF-REGULATING TRANSCUTANEOUS ENERGY TRANSFER - A rechargeable battery system and method are disclosed, in which an implantable medical device (IMD) regulates its transfer of energy from a separate charger unit. For recharging, a charger unit is brought into proximity to the implanted device. An oscillating current is generated in a primary coil, located in the charger. By inductive coupling through an oscillating magnetic field, an alternating current is generated in a secondary coil, which is implanted in or near the implanted device. The alternating current then passes through a half-wave or full-wave rectifier to form a one-sided current, then passes through a regulator to form an essentially direct current, which is in turn directed to the rechargeable battery in the implanted device. The secondary coil has a controllable damped resonant frequency, which can be dynamically tuned away from the driving frequency of the primary coil by a variable resistor and/or by varying a duty cycle of a rapidly switched electrical element. If a control loop in the implant senses that more power is being received at the second coil than is actually being used to recharge the battery, the control loop temporarily changes the variable resistance. When this happens, the resonant frequency of the secondary coil is detuned slightly away from the driving frequency, so that less of the incoming power is absorbed by the secondary coil. Alternatively, the secondary coil may be temporarily short-circuited. With less or no excess power entering the circuitry of the implant, the problem of overheating is mitigated. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING ONE OR MORE RF-RESPONSE PROPERTIES OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - An implantable lead includes a lead body and at least one safety element. The lead body has a distal end and a proximal end. The lead body defines at least one lumen extending along at least a portion of the lead body. The lead body includes a plurality of electrodes disposed on the distal end of the lead body, a plurality of terminals disposed on the proximal end of the lead body, and a plurality of conductors disposed in the lead body, each conductor electrically coupling at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. The at least one safety element is disposed along at least a portion of the lead body and is configured and arranged to reduce damage to patient tissue adjacent to the plurality of electrodes due to heating, induced electrical signals, or both when the lead is exposed to radio frequency irradiation. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046701 | COMPOSITION USED FOR INCREASING CALMODULIN AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a composition used for increasing calmodulin and a method thereof. A far-infrared ray is released by a far-infrared releasing substance in the composition so as to induce intracellular calmodulin concentration increased in organisms. The far-infrared releasing substance consists of ceramic minerals and mainly comprises 80-99.9 wt % of oxide minerals including 60-95 wt % of the mineral alumina. The far-infrared releasing substance according to the present invention has the advantages of easy to carry and continuously working, so as to significantly improve the shortcoming of drugs with short-term acting. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046702 | INFRARED THERAPY CHAMBER - A therapeutic chamber controls the targeted application of infrared radiation according to programs tailored to conditions or areas of the body in need of treatment. Programs are provided and may also be determined or designed by a treatment administrator or subject. An embodiment utilizes groups of carbon fiber impregnated infrared generating sheet to provided targeted radiation in an energy efficient fashion. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046703 | Heating device for low voltage thermal therapy - This invention relates to a heating device for low voltage thermal therapy in which a heating layer is provided on the protector body and a lead wire is extended from the heating layer, a terminal being provided on the lead wire which is connected with the terminal of a thermostat. With this structure, low voltage direct current is supplied to the heating layer for generating heat required and temperature is regulated by the thermostat such that restoration effect on the injury condition of affected part is further enhanced. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046704 | INFLATABLE THERMAL NEONATAL BLANKET - The invention relates to an inflatable thermal blanket for providing conditioned air to a neonatal human or neonatal animal body, said thermal blanket comprising: | 2011-02-24 |
20110046706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPOSING ONE OR MORE LAYERS OF MATERIAL BETWEEN LEAD CONDUCTOR SEGMENTS OF ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS - An implantable lead includes a lead body having a plurality of electrodes disposed on a distal end, a plurality of terminals disposed on a proximal end, and a plurality of conductors, each conductor electrically coupling at least one of the electrodes to at least one of the terminals. At least one of the conductors includes at least one unit having a multi-layer region of overlapping conductor segments. The unit including a first conductor segment extending from a beginning point to a first position, a second conductor segment extending from the first position to a second position, and a third conductor segment extending from the second position to an endpoint. The first position is between the second position and the endpoint. The second position is between the beginning point and the first position. An interlayer material is disposed between the overlapping conductor segments of the at least one multi-layer region. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046707 | MRI COMPATIBLE ELECTRODE CIRCUIT - An MRI compatible electrode circuit construct is provided. The construct includes at least two filter components constructed from an electrode wire. One filter component may be a resonant LC filter at or near an electrode/wire interface that resolves the issue of insufficient attenuation by effectively blocking the RF induced current on the wire from exiting the wire through the electrode. The second filter component may include one or more non-resonant filter(s) positioned along the length of the electrode wire that resolve(s) the issue of excessive heating of the resonant LC filter by significantly attenuating the current induced on the wire before it reaches the resonant LC filter. The non-resonant filter(s) may also attenuate the RF current reflected from the resonant LC filter thereby resolving the issue of the strong reflected power from the resonant filter and the associated dielectric heating. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046708 | APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING EXCESS CARBOHYDRATES - An apparatus is disclosed for converting excess carbohydrates present in body fluids of a mammal. The apparatus may be placed in the digestive tract of the mammal, or in contact with body fluids such as blood or lymph. The apparatus comprises electrodes for converting monosaccharides to electric energy. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046709 | METHODS FOR IMPLANTING A STENT USING A GUIDE CATHETER - Various methods for implanting a stent into an ostium or a proximal portion of a body vessel utilizing a guide catheter, rather than a convention balloon angioplasty balloon catheter, as the primary delivery device are disclosed. The guide catheter can be used as the primary stent delivery catheter for the ostium region of the body vessel and can be anchored to the vessel to allow secondary treatment devices to be advanced to distal locations in the body vessel. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046710 | IMPLANTATION DEVICE WITH HANDLE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An instrument for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen is disclosed. The instrument comprises a base member having a base handle and a deployment extension, a first tubular member having a first tubular body and a first handle, and a second tubular member having a second tubular body and a second handle. The first tubular member fits over the deployment extension and is longitudinally slidable over the deployment extension, and the second tubular member fits over the first tubular member and is longitudinally slidable over the first tubular member. The distal ends of the deployment extension, the first tubular body, and the second tubular body are adapted to hold and deploy the implantable medical device. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046711 | STRENGTHENING TEXTURES IN MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention refers to medical devices. Particularly it relates to stent devices and balloon catheter devices. In the most particular aspect of the invention it relates to the strengthening of the structure of such a medical device, especially of a balloon on a balloon catheter device and its use in a variety of medical procedures to treat medical conditions in animal and human patients. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046712 | LOADING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR EXPANDABLE INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES - Medical device loading apparatuses, systems, methods and kits are described. A loading apparatus comprises a main body having a proximal end defining a proximal opening, a distal end defining a distal opening, and a passageway extending between the proximal and distal openings. The passageway defines a proximal chamber having a first inner diameter, a distal chamber having a second inner diameter, and a transition chamber disposed between the proximal and distal chambers. The transition chamber has an inner diameter that transitions from the larger second inner diameter to the smaller first inner diameter. The main body has a separable connection that divides the main body between proximal and distal portions when disrupted. An expandable intraluminal medical device can be loaded into a delivery catheter using the loading apparatus by placing the device into the passageway such that it is in a radially-expanded configuration; pulling the device along an axial path through the loading apparatus such that the device transitions from the radially-expanded configuration to a radially-compressed configuration; and pushing the radially-compressed device along the axial path into the delivery catheter. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046713 | ATRAUMATIC VASCULAR GRAFT REMOVAL SHEATH - The present invention comprises articles and methods for atraumatic removal of a chronically implanted medical device, such as a vascular graft. Specifically, the invention comprises a thin, lubricious and durable tubular cover that aids in protecting the indwelling implant during implantation while also acting as an atraumatic removal aid. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046714 | VESSEL PROSTHESIS, PARTICULARLY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AORTA SEGMENTS NEAR THE HEART - The invention relates to a vessel prosthesis, particularly for the replacement of aorta segments near the heart, in the form of a pleated flexible tube with folds ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046715 | Auxetic Fabric Structures and Related Fabrication Methods - Auxetic fabric structures, of the sort which can be useful in conjunction with composite materials, and related methods of fabrication. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046716 | STENT - An endovascular stent, including: a guide portion and a drive portion; a plurality of flexible support arms, each including two opposing ends that are coupled to said guide portion and said drive portion respectively, said arms being moveable relative to each other between an expanded position and a compressed position; and said stent including at least one barrier portion, such that when said arms are moved to said expanded position, said arms configure the barrier portion into a selectively permeable barrier through which one or more articles may be introduced into a space between said barrier and a wall of a lumen receiving said stent. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046717 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING A BODY LUMEN - A device and method for treating a body conduit/lumen having an undesired reduced diameter include delivering an expandable stent in a contracted configuration to a target location. The stent has small cells that form an open tight mesh providing the effective capture of small particles such as thrombi. Preferably, the tight mesh is combined with structure that permits creation of large side openings to accommodate lumen branches. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046718 | STENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUCH A STENT - A stent having a tubular lattice structure includes lattice elements, webs ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046719 | Luminal Endoprosthesis For the Occlusion of an Aneurysm and Method of Manufacturing Such an Endoprosthesis - A luminal endoprosthesis for treating aneurysms, particularly aneurysms located at an arterial bifurcation. One feature of the endoprosthesis is a tubular armature that can expand radially from a compressed state to an expanded state. A further feature of the endoprosthesis, when in the expanded state, is a lenticular head whom axis coincides with that of the tubular armature, and which can be inserted into an aneurysm pocket. A method of manufacturing such an endoprosthesis is also described. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046720 | Apparatus and Method for Creating Arteriovenous Fistulas - Apparatus ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046721 | Biodegradable Metal-Polymer Composite Constructs For Implantable Medical Devices - Embodiments of the invention include biodegradable composites and medical devices including the same. In an embodiment the invention includes a biodegradable implantable medical device. The implantable medical device can include a biodegradable composite member including a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing metal disposed within the polymeric matrix. The biodegradable composite member can be configured to erode in vivo. In an embodiment the invention includes a method of making a biodegradable implantable device including contacting a polymer mixture with a reinforcing metal, the polymer mixture comprising a polymer that degrades under in vivo conditions and the reinforcing metal comprising a metal that produces substantially non-toxic erosion products. Other embodiments are included herein. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046722 | OXAZINYL ISOFLAVONOID COMPOUNDS, MEDICAMENTS AND USE - The invention provides oxazinyl isoflavonoid compounds and compositions containing same, methods for their preparation and their use as therapeutic agents particularly as cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and chemotherapeutic agents. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046723 | COATED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated implantable medical device | 2011-02-24 |
20110046724 | Expansible Biocompatible Coats Comprising a Biologically Active Substance - The present invention relates to an expansible hollow part, having at least one opening, which consists of an elastic biocompatible material and which comprises at least one biologically active substance and, optionally at least one matrix compound. The invention also provides a method of producing said expansible hollow part, a medical device covered at least partially with said hollow part, a kit-of-parts comprising said hollow part of the invention and the use of said hollow part as a therapeutic device and for protecting a medical device. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046725 | METHOD OF IMAGING FOR HEART VALVE IMPLANT PROCEDURE - A method as a workflow for imaging for a heart valve implant procedure includes positioning the patient and an articulated imaging apparatus relative to one another, inducing rapid ventricular pacing in the patient, and imaging a region of the patient's heart to obtain image date for a three-dimensional image. The three-dimensional data is used to construct a three-dimensional image of the region of the patient's heart an the three-dimensional image is displayed for use in the implanting of the replacement heart valve. Optional steps may include obtaining a real time two-dimensional image of the patient's heart and superimposing the real time two-dimensional image with the constructed three dimensional image. The replacement valve is moved into position in the patient's heart during rapid ventricular pacing and breath hold using the superimposed two-dimensional and three-dimensional image information. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046726 | Apparatus for Implanting an Aortic Valve Prosthesis - An apparatus for percutaneously implanting an aortic valve prosthesis includes a pump for pumping oxygenated blood from the left atrium into the descending aorta, during a period of time in which an aortic valve prosthesis is being implanted within a diseased aortic valve. First and second catheters are associated with the pump, and a third catheter has an end which is adapted for insertion into the ascending aorta, and the third catheter has an aortic valve prosthesis associated with another end of the third catheter. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046727 | INTRACORNEAL DIFFRACTIVE LENS - The invention relates to a lens that can be implanted in the cornea for correcting vision defects, such as presbyopia. It consists of a zonal diffractive lens with phase inversion that comprises an alternation of optically active or “full” annular areas ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046728 | INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE REGULATING DEVICE - Systems and methods are described for implanting a device in a mammalian eye to raise intraocular pressure. In some embodiments, the device ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046729 | Reinforced Prosthetic Implant With Flexible Shell - A fluid-filled soft prosthetic implant having a shell with a reinforced shell wall. The soft prosthetic implant may be for breast reconstruction or augmentation, or to restore the normal appearance of soft tissue in the buttocks, chin, calf, etc. The implants may be reinforced using several methods: reinforcement of the shell wall, non-homogeneous gel-filling, or both. At least a portion of the perimeter region desirably has a shell wall thickness greater than the average shell wall thickness of either the anterior face or the posterior face. The added material at the perimeter region strengthens that area in which a large percentage of implant ruptures occur. The reinforced perimeter also helps prevent the implant from collapsing or folding, which can cause undesirable rippling or wrinkling visible through the patient's skin. The remainder of the shell will desirably have a nominal wall thickness to retain the overall softness and supple feel of the implant. The implant shell may be filled with gels of different gel cohesiveness to counterbalance any reinforced area or to provide added reinforcement. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046730 | IMPLANTABLE MICROPHONE SYSTEM - An at least partially implantable hearing prosthesis. The hearing prosthesis comprises an implantable internal energy transfer assembly configured to receive power from an external device and having an implantable microphone system removably positioned therein configured to receive a sound signal and to generate electrical signals representing the received sound signal; a main implantable component having a sound processing unit configured to convert the electrical signals into data signals; and an output stimulator configured to stimulate the recipient's ear based on the data signals. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046731 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN-SITU ADJUSTABILITY OF A MIDDLE EAR PROSTHESIS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a middle ear prosthesis that can be adjusted in situ. Embodiments of the invention also relate to a method for adjusting a middle ear prosthesis in situ. In specific embodiments, the middle ear prosthesis can be inserted into the middle ear of a patient during surgery and then, after the surgery, the length of, or distance between the end resting on the malleus and the end resting on the stapes, can be adjusted without the need to touch the prosthesis through a surgical intervention. A middle ear prosthesis can include a first element | 2011-02-24 |
20110046732 | STRUCTURALLY MODIFIED ACELLULAR TISSUE ENGINEERING SCAFFOLDS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - Methods are provided for producing a bioscaffold from natural tissues by oxidizing a decellularized tissue to produce a bioscaffold having pores therein. The pore size and porosity is increased to better accommodate intact cells so that live cells can better infiltrate and inhabit the bioscaffold. The bioscaffold may be freeze-dried or lyophilized, sterilized and (optionally) aseptically packaged for subsequent use. A further aspect of the present invention is a bioscaffold produced by the processes described herein. Methods of treatment using the bioscaffold as a graft or as a biomedical implant for implantation are also provided. Also provided are methods of seeding a bioscaffold with mammalian cells, wherein the seeding carried out either in vitro or in vivo, and wherein a bioscaffold produced as described herein is utilized for said seeding. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046733 | DEVICE FOR IMPLANTING A SYSTEM FOR LOADING A CRUCIATE LIGAMENT IN A KNEE JOINT - A device for implantation in a bone is disclosed, wherein this device is a component part of a system, for controlled loading of the reconstructure anterior crucual ligament (ACL) of a knee joint. The device may comprise an outer body, which is provided with a damping mechanism between a distal end and a proximal end. Arranged inside the damping mechanism there is at least one securing element for fixing at least one thread which, at the proximal end of the device, is guided out from the outer body through an aperture in the base. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046734 | Ligament And Tendon Prosthesis - The invention provides a tendon or ligament prosthesis having an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration. The prosthesis has a resistance to tension in the undeployed configuration that is less than its resistance to tension in the deployed configuration. In the deployed configuration, the prosthesis is capable of twisting and bending. In one embodiment, the prosthesis has a meshwork of filaments woven, knitted or braided into a slender cylinder. In this embodiment, the prosthesis attains the deployed configuration by stretching the prosthesis from its undeployed configuration. The prosthesis may be used, for example, to replace an anterior or posterior cruciate ligament or to treat acromioclavicular joint separation, a rotator cuff tear, lateral collateral ligament tears, medial collateral ligament tears, or medial patello-femoral ligament tears. The invention also provides a method for replacing a tendon or ligament using the prosthesis of the invention. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046735 | Patient-Specific Implants - An endoprosthetic device includes a monolithic meniscal implant having a three-dimensional patient-specific tibial engagement surface nesting in and complementary to a proximal surface of the proximal tibia of a patient and a femoral articulating surface opposite to the tibial engagement surface for articulating with a femoral condyle of the patient. The meniscal implant includes a first portion and a second remainder portion, wherein the first portion is compressible relative to the second remainder portion. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046736 | INTERVERTEBRAL STABILIZATION ASSEMBLY FOR ARTHRODESIS, COMPRISING AN IMPACTION CAGE BODY, AND AN ANCILLARY DEVICE FOR IMPLANTING SAME - This stabilization assembly comprises a solid cage body ( | 2011-02-24 |
20110046737 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTING BONE - An expandable implant system is configured to increase the height of a target bone, for instance that has been subjected to a compression fracture. The expandable implant system includes an implant assembly that can be inserted into the target bone, and subsequently expanded so as to increase the height of the target bone. The expandable implant system further includes an and insertion assembly that is configured to create an insertion channel into the target bone, such that the implant assembly can be inserted in a collapsed configuration into the target bone along the insertion channel, and subsequently expanded. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046738 | Sliding Intervertebral Implant Method - A sliding intervertebral implant method includes a first member that connects to an intervertebral space between two adjacent vertebrae. The first member includes a pair of curved side walls connected to each of a front wall, an upper curved wall, and a lower curved wall, wherein a length of a first curved side wall is less than a length of each of a second curved side wall, the upper curved wall, and the lower curved wall, and wherein an edge of the second curved side wall is offset from an edge of the front wall. A second member is slidably attached to the first member, and includes a top and bottom curved wall each connected to an inclined side wall and a guide wall, wherein the guide wall comprises grooves, wherein the second curved side wall of the first member slides in the grooves of the guide wall. | 2011-02-24 |
20110046739 | Methods and Apparatuses for Bone Restoration - Methods and apparatuses for restoration of human or animal bone anatomy, which may include introduction, into a bone of an expansible implant capable of expansion in a single determined plane, positioning the expansible implant in the bone in order to correspond the single determined plane with a bone restoration plane and opening out the expansible implant in the bone restoration plane. A first support surface and a second support surface spread tissues within bone. The embodiments of the invention may also include injecting a filling material around the implant. | 2011-02-24 |