09th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 51 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140058315 | High Flux Basket Catheter for Efficient Continuous Flow Peritoneal Dialysis - A catheter for use in continuous flow peritoneal dialysis comprising an inflow tube and an outflow tube, wherein both are connected on one end to a dialysis machine. The inflow tube is divided into a plurality of smaller inflow auxiliary tubes, and the outflow tube is divided into a plurality of smaller outflow auxiliary tubes. The auxiliary tubes each contain a plurality of apertures for the rapid and efficient movement of dialysis solution in and out of the peritoneal cavity. The auxiliary tubes are covered by a sheath prior to implantation, which is then removed, thereby deploying, preferably into an open-basket shape, the auxiliary tubes within the peritoneal cavity which separate to allow for the continuous flow of dialysis solution. This reduces the time required to complete the procedure and increases its efficiency by reaching a larger surface area of the peritoneal cavity, all without kinking or blocking. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058316 | High Flux Basket Catheter for Efficient, Continuous Flow Peritoneal Dialysis - A catheter for use in continuous flow peritoneal dialysis comprising an inflow tube and outflow tube, both connected on one end to a dialysis machine. The inflow tube is divided into a plurality of inflow auxiliary tubes, and the outflow tube is divided into a plurality of outflow auxiliary tubes, with all auxiliary tubes encased in a single external tube. The auxiliary tubes each contain a plurality of apertures for the rapid and efficient movement of dialysis solution in and out of the peritoneal cavity to reach a larger surface area without kinking or blocking. The external tube comprises a tunnel for insertion of a fiber optic borescope to view the dialysis procedure. The auxiliary tubes are covered by a sheath prior to implantation, which is then removed, deploying, preferably into an open-basket shape, the auxiliary tubes within the peritoneal cavity to allow for the continuous flow of dialysis solution. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058317 | SYSTEM FOR MARKING A LOCATION FOR TREATMENT WITHIN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - A device and method for mapping, diagnosing and treating the intestinal tract is provided using a capsule passing through the intestinal tract. Further, a capsule tracking system is provided for tracking a capsule's location along the length of an intestinal tract as various treatment and/or sensing modalities are employed. In one variation, an acoustic signal is used to determine the location of the capsule. A map of sensed information may be derived from the pass of a capsule. Capsules may be subsequently passed through to treat the intestinal tract at a determined location along its length. One variation uses an electrical stimulation capsule to treat and/or diagnose a condition in the intestinal tract. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058318 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUSTAINED MEDICAL INFUSION AND DEVICES RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and devices for sustained medical infusion with controlled rate injection of a fluid into a body. Such a system may include a first separate reusable unit, a second separate depletable unit a third separate disposable unit having a cannula, and may include a fourth separate remote control unit. Emission of appropriate instructions from the fourth unit, when the first unit, the second unit, and the third unit are coupled together in associative operation and disposed on the skin, power is supplied to an engine for generating motion to a fluid transfer system, and when the cannula is inserted in the body, fluid is transferred from the reservoir to the body, via the tube and the cannula. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058319 | Compact Device For Rapidly Mixing and Delivering Substances To a Patient - Injection devices are disclosed for injections of substances. The disclosed devices separately may hold two separate substances, e.g., solid, liquid or gas substances, in separate compartments which are interrupted so that the separate substances come into contact during the activation of the device. One disclosed device includes a needle for injection and two substances that are mixed with only a few actions by the operator of the device. The device may or may not activate mixing by the removal of a sleeve which triggers compartment interaction through movement of pins, pegs, springs, wires, string, or other mechanisms which allow the materials held in separate chambers to come into contact with each other. Operator error during mixing and checking the dosage of substances to be injected is avoided with the disclosed devices. Also, the needle is maintained in a sterile state because the needle is held internally of the device until the sleeve is removed and the device begins to activate. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058320 | Piston Rod Drive System for a Drug Delivery Device - A piston rod drive system is provided comprising a main body adapted for coupling with a reservoir, a user operable activation element operatively coupled with the main body and configured to move axially and rotationally relative to the main body between a first position and a second position, and a piston rod element operatively coupled with the activation element and the main body and configured to move axially and non-rotationally relative to the main body in response to the activation element being moved between the first position and the second position. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058321 | WHEEL FOR ROBOTIC CATHETER SYSTEM DRIVE MECHANISM - A drive mechanism for a robotic catheter system including a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface is provided. The first engagement surface and second engagement surface are configured to engage a catheter device to allow the drive mechanism to impart motion to the catheter device. The first engagement surface is textured to facilitate gripping between the first engagement surface and the catheter device. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058322 | CATHETER SYSTEM - A robotic catheter system is provided. The robotic catheter system includes a housing and a drive assembly coupled to the housing. The drive assembly is configured to impart movement to a catheter device. The catheter system includes a release structure permitting the drive assembly to be decoupled and removed from the housing without removing the catheter device from a patient. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058323 | BENDING OPERATION APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE - A rotation shaft, a bending operation knob, a fixed shaft, two movable disks, a fixed disk, a cam member, a resistance giving member and a fixing lever are included. The resistance giving member has a rocking portion that fixes a rotation position of the cam member in a second position of the movable disks by abutting onto an inner circumferential face of a protruding portion provided at the cam member that moves with rotation of the cam member with an urging force, and is rockable in a diameter direction of the cam member. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058324 | Steerable Medical Delivery Devices and Methods of Use - Steerable medical delivery devices and their methods of use. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058325 | SYRINGE - A syringe includes a needle, a barrel and a push rod inserted in the barrel. The needle includes a needle seat, a stop ring fitted on an outer wall of the needle seat, and a check groove formed on the inner wall of the needle seat. The check groove is adapted to engage with a check rib on a core post of the push rod. A resilient plug is provided in the barrel. The resilient plug has a central through hole for insertion of the core post of a push head of the push rod. The push rod has a frangible point at a front end thereof. When the push rod is pulled backward, the needle is received in the barrel completely and the rear section of the push rod can be broken. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058326 | TREATING CONDITIONS CAUSED BY ABNORMAL GROWTH OF PATHOGENS IN BODY CAVITIES - A cooling device and method inhibit the infectious growth of pathogens in a body cavity, primarily to cure VulvoVaginal Candidiasis (VVC) and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in the vagina, and to reduce biofilms. The device has a shell having an internal chamber containing a freezable or cooling filler that reduces the body cavity temperature. The device may be comprised of an optional coating compound (agent) covering at least a portion of an outer surface of the shell and an optional stainless steel sleeve that covers the shell or optional stainless steel particles that are impregnated into the shell material to enhance both thermal conductance and cooling efficacy. Pathogenic biofilms dissolve and bacteria colony counts decrease at lowered temperatures in body cavities, and infectious, temperature sensitive organisms (fungi, yeast, bacteria, viruses, parasites, and protozoans) become dormant, change morphology, or cease growing under the same lowered body cavity temperatures. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058327 | NEEDLE TO PORT TRAJECTORY INDICATOR - A system includes (i) a needle for insertion into a port of an implantable infusion device, and (ii) a receiver apparatus having a port location signal receiver module capable of receiving a signal from the implantable infusion device regarding spatial orientation of the port. The system further includes a processor operably coupled to the receiver apparatus and capable of determining the orientation of the needle relative to the port based on the received signal. The system also includes a display operably coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to cause the display to graphically render trajectory of the needle relative to the port. The port is graphically rendered as a target structure having a reference area. The needle is graphically rendered as an object moveable relative to the target structure. Occupation of the reference area by the object indicates trajectory alignment of the port and the needle. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058328 | System and Method to Vent Gas from a Body Cavity - One aspect of the invention is a method to vent gas from a body cavity during an endoscopic procedure. A body cavity is in fluid communication with an exhaust gas inlet of a vacuum break device. The vacuum break device has a chamber in fluid communication with both the inlet and an outlet. The chamber may comprise one or more openings in fluid communication with the atmosphere. A conduit in fluid communication with the exhaust gas outlet may be connected directly or indirectly to a suction source. The suction source may be activated. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058329 | Vascular Access Assembly with Safety Device - A plurality of different vascular access assemblies are described which protect a clinician from accidental needle stick injury upon withdrawal of a needle from a catheter assembly. Each of the vascular access assemblies include a safety device for guarding the needle tip of the needle upon withdrawal of a needle from the catheter assembly. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058330 | Dental implant device providing intravascular access - A dental implant device ( | 2014-02-27 |
20140058331 | Anchor Systems and Methods - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) and secures the instrument in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the anchor device may allow the anchor device to be used after medical instrument is already in place without the need for a second penetration point for the anchor device. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058332 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR IMPROVED PLACEMENT IN THE BODY - An implantable port includes a bottom portion having a needle-penetrable region running continuously along a majority of a perimeter of the implantable port. A method for customized suturing of an implantable port also includes creating a port pocket, and advancing a suture needle through the needle-penetrable region. The needle-penetrable region could be a self-sealing elastomer, such as silicone. The method could include the step of determining suture locations after the port pocket is created. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058333 | MEDICATED MODULE WITH AUTOMATIC RESERVOIR ENGAGEMENT AND LOCK MECHANISM - A module for an injection system to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a primary delivery device containing a primary medicament accepts a module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The module does not require the user to manually engage a reservoir containing the secondary medicament. Instead, a biasing member automatically activates the reservoir when the needle guard is retracted. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after dose delivery. Restraining features are present on the module to prevent the needle guard from moving relative to the device, in a trigger locked position. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058334 | BIOINJECTION DEVICE HAVING A TIP WITH A PLURALITY OF DIRECTIONAL DISPERSION APERTURES - The bioinjection device has a housing including a pistol grip and an elongated barrel. A trigger is pivotally mounted to the housing. An inner shaft having a distal end is slidable between a first position in which the distal end of the inner shaft is disposed in the barrel and a second position in which the distal end of the inner shaft extends past an opening in the end of the barrel. A tip containing a medicament is disposed about the opening of the elongated barrel. The tip includes at least one aperture for dispensing the medicament. One can inject the medicament from the tip into a bone fracture or degenerative bone tissue during surgery by actuating the trigger of the bioinjection device. A configurable tip may be employed to control the amount and direction of dispersion of such medicament. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058335 | EXTENDABLE PLUNGER ROD FOR MEDICAL SYRINGE - A medical syringe with an extendible plunger rod is provided which facilitates injection of a large volume of material, for example, a dermal filler. The rod may include an outer plunger rod, an inner plunger rod, a compression spring configured to exert force tending to push the inner plunger rod in a direction distal to the outer plunger rod, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism prevents movement of the inner plunger rod relative to the outer plunger rod while both the inner and outer plunger rods are depressed, until the outer plunger rod has been depressed a first predetermined distance. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058336 | BLOOD CONTROL IV CATHETER WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - A medical device is presented, which includes a fluid pathway and a septum slidably housed within the fluid pathway. The septum can be opened by a septum actuator disposed in a fixed position within the fluid pathway. In some examples, both the septum actuator and the septum have at least one surface exposed to the fluid pathway. An anti-pathogenic material can be applied to these surfaces. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058337 | MATERIALS FOR FACILITATING ADMINISTRATION OF DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE (DMSO) AND RELATED COMPOUNDS - The invention relates generally to materials for facilitating the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and related compounds. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a kit comprising items used for the safe and effective administration of DMSO. In another embodiment, the invention relates to indicating containers for holding or delivering DMSO. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058338 | CATHETER SHAFT INCLUDING A METALLIC TAPERED REGION - A catheter shaft including a metallic tubular member including a plurality of apertures formed in the tubular wall of the metallic tubular member to provide a desired degree of flexibility to the metallic tubular member. The metallic tubular member includes a tapered region intermediate a region and a second, reduced diameter region relative to the first region. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058339 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELF-DOSING AND SELF-ADMINISTERING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - A method for self-dosing and self-administering a pharmaceutical or a cosmetic composition is provided. The method utilizes a three-dimensional dispensing device configured for receiving the composition. The dispensing device includes a bottom element having an inner surface and an outer surface and two side elements integrated with the bottom element, each side element being set at an angle to the bottom element. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058340 | Eyelid Margin Wipes Comprising Chemical Means For Temperature Adjustment - An eyelid margin wipe comprising chemical means for adjusting the temperature of the wipe relative to the ambient temperature. The wipe is particularly useful for treatment of disorders of the eyelid or eyelid margin such as meibomian gland dysfunction. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058341 | VISUALLY ALIGNING DISPENSING UNIT - Dispensing units and methods for using dispensing units to apply eye drops to an eye of a user are disclosed. A dispensing unit may include a dispensing barrel having a dispensing orifice and one or more concentric rings. A particular dispensing unit has one concentric ring that is disposed around the circumference of the dispensing barrel and is configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user. An alternate dispensing unit has first and second rings disposed around a circumference of the dispensing barrel that are configured to permit a user to properly visually align the dispensing barrel above an eye of the user by one or more of color mixing or polarization techniques. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058342 | Cleansing Device and Method - An external device for applying a substance to the perineum comprises: a bottom wall; and an elastic side wall extending from the bottom wall; wherein said bottom wall and side wall together form an open cup-shaped body for holding the substance. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058343 | SMOKE EVACUATOR AND EVACUATION SYSTEM - A smoke evacuator and evacuation system for removing gaseous and/or particulate byproducts of surgical procedures and noxious vapors from chemicals is provided and includes an end effector or vacuum head positionable at a surgical site, the end effector including a plenum, a plenum support for preventing the plenum from collapsing, and an adaptor for coupling the end effector or vacuum head to a vacuum source. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058344 | INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING WOUND EXUDATES - An integrated system for assessing wound exudates from the wound of a patient is described. The system may contain functionality to detect, process and report various wound parameters. The system also may make treatment determinations based on these findings. The system may detect one or more physiological values of the wound exudates from the wound of the patient. The system may means for comparing the one or more detected physiological values to predetermined physiological values in order to obtain a comparison result in real time. The system may include a processor | 2014-02-27 |
20140058345 | FOAM DRESSING WITH INTEGRAL POROUS FILM - Wound dressings and wound inserts comprising a porous film layer and at least a channel, wound inserts of forming wound inserts comprising a porous film layer and at least a channel, and wound-treatment wound inserts. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058346 | WATER-ABSORBING AGENT, MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF, AND ABSORBENT AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE MADE THEREFROM - To improve the heat retention by diapers and other absorbents, a heat retention indicator 1 of a water-absorbing resin which is defined in the present invention needs be 3.0° C./min or less and also that particular requirements need be met to satisfy this condition. If the requirements are met, a water-absorbing resin, absorbent, and absorbent article can be provided which has a heat retention indicator 1 of 0 to 3.0° C./min or less and which exhibits excellent heat retention and absorption. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058347 | Sanitary Pad With Increased Absorbability - A multi layered sanitary pad having a unique contoured oval shape and design for snug fit, increased absorption, comfort, obscurity and enhanced leak prevention that includes a cotton oval or elliptical shaped body made up of very thin cotton contoured oval embossed fleece layers, cotton wadding layers, cellulose/SAF/SAP layers, and cotton contoured oval weave layers. The upper surface of the sanitary pad includes a central protrusion extending longitudinally and laterally from end to end and side to side, the cross-shaped protrusion including additional cotton wadding, coupled with cellulose/SAF/SAP layers for increased absorption and leak prevention for extended wear. The top surface protrusion also is shaped and sized to slightly penetrate the vaginal opening to ensure a snug comfortable fit to increase absorption and enhance leakage prevention along with extended wear. The top surface also includes (4) recessed portions surrounding the central protrusion area, again for a snug fit, additional absorption, leakage prevention and comfort. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058348 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A disposable wearing article includes an absorber having a crotch region that is in contact with a crotch portion of the wearer, and a back region arranged posterior to the crotch region and in contact with the hip portion of the wearer, and in the crotch region, a pair of curving means are provided along the crosswise direction so as to enable the absorber to curve in a convex shape in an inner direction, and outside the widthwise direction of the curving means, a pair of lifting units are provided along the crosswise direction so as to enable the absorber to be lifted up in an inner direction in the back region, and the back ends of the curving means are positioned anterior to the back ends of the lifting units. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058349 | RESERVOIR PLUNGER POSITION MONITORING AND MEDICAL DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - Apparatus are provided for infusion devices and related control systems and methods. In one embodiment, an infusion device includes a voided portion adapted to receive a shaft portion that includes a shaft coupled to a plunger of a reservoir. The shaft portion includes a detectable feature, and the infusion device includes a sensing arrangement proximate the voided portion to sense the detectable feature. In some embodiments, a control module is coupled to the sensing arrangement to determine a remaining amount of fluid in the reservoir based at least in part on the sensed position of the detectable feature. In other embodiments, the control module identifies an anomalous condition based at least in part on the sensed position of the detectable feature. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058350 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMMING A MEDICAL PUMP - A controller for a programmable medical pump comprises a memory including a plurality of preloaded infusion therapies, each preloaded infusion therapy including a plurality of program parameters. The controller also includes a device receiving a selection of one of the preloaded infusion therapies, profile data corresponding to a specific patient, and values for the program parameters. The controller further includes a processor configured to determine which of the plurality of program parameters to associate with the selected preloaded infusion therapy, determine limits for the associated program parameters based upon the selected preloaded infusion therapy and the profile data, determine if the received values of program parameters exceed the determined limits, and responsive to determining that the values of the program parameters are within the determined limits, cause the selected preloaded infusion therapy to be administered via the medical pump using the received values for the program parameters. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058351 | SYRINGE PUMP RAPID OCCLUSION DETECTION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for detecting an occlusion in a downstream fluid line of a medical pump in relation to increased pressure in the downstream fluid line between the beginning and the end of each interval of a series of intervals of operation of the pump even if one or more intervals between the first and last intervals does not reflect such an increase in pressure in the downstream fluid line. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058352 | ENTERAL FEEDING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention include a enteral feeding apparatus and/or system in which an enteral feeding pump can be configured to deliver enteral formula to a patient in accordance with a delivery parameter determined using patient information associated with a patient to be treated and formula information associated with an enteral formula to be delivered to the patient. Exemplary embodiments can determine an estimated daily caloric intake for a patient and can configure the enteral feeding pump to satisfy the caloric requirements of the patient. Exemplary embodiments are also able to monitor the delivery of the enteral formula to ensure that the patient is being properly treated. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058353 | Subcutaneous Infusion Device - An infusion system having an integrated inserter and infusion set ( | 2014-02-27 |
20140058354 | Huber Needle Safety Enclosure - A method of using a safety enclosure for a needle, the needle including an aft end and a fore end together forming a right angle, the fore end including a sharp outer end. The method includes providing a safety enclosure including a needle housing and a panel unit, the needle housing having a finger pad, orienting the safety enclosure in a desired location for insertion of the needle, and applying pressure to the finger pad sufficient to cause penetration of the needle at the desired location and to move the panel unit to the installation position. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058355 | HOLLOW CURVED SUPERELASTIC MEDICAL NEEDLE AND METHOD - A needle assembly | 2014-02-27 |
20140058356 | In Situ Blood Vessel and Aneurysm Treatment - Treatment of aneurysmal blood vessels with local delivery of therapeutic agents thereby reduces or lessens the severity of an aneurysm, and, where used in conjunction with the placement of an excluding device, provides for more rapid recovery of the blood vessel from any disturbance occurring during placement of the excluding device. Therapeutic agents are placed in the aneurysmal site in a time-release carrier medium, such that the therapeutic agent is released into the aneurysmal site over a period of time without the need to provide systemic introduction of the therapeutic agent. The carrier may be introduced through the patient's dermis, such as with the use of a laparoscope, or intravascularly, through the use of a catheter. The carrier may be in a solid matrix, viscous liquid or liquid form. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058357 | Apparatus for Peripheral Vascular Access - This invention provides devices and methods for insertion of a catheter into a vessel. The devices include coaxial slidably mounted needle, dilator and catheter components. The methods include piercing a vessel with the needle component, dilating the pierced hole with the dilator component, retraction of the needle component, insertion of the catheter and withdrawal of the dilator. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058358 | DRUG ELUTING SCULPTING BALLOON - A plaque-modifying balloon and method for use in an endovascular procedure includes an elongated balloon that defines a longitudinal axis and is inflatable from a first deflated configuration to a second radially expanded configuration. One or more plaque-modifying elements are mounted on the outside of the inflatable balloon. Optionally, a compressible sheath made of a relatively low durometer, flexible material is mounted on the balloon to cover the elements during transit of the plaque-modifying balloon to and from the treatment site. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058359 | INTRODUCER SHEATH FOR PERFUSION REGULATION SYSTEM - A reperfusion system and method of perfusing a blood vessel using the reperfusion system are provided. A sheath has a sheath wall and a lumen that each extend to a distal end to define a distal opening. A distal portion of the sheath wall has at least one wall opening. A balloon catheter has a lumen that extends to the distal end to define a distal opening. The balloon catheter has an inflatable balloon attached to a distal portion. A conduit has a first end in fluid communication with the lumen of the sheath and a second end in fluid communication with the lumen of the balloon catheter. The reperfusion system is configured to allow blood to enter each of the distal opening and the at least one wall opening of the sheath, flow through the sheath, the conduit, and the balloon catheter, and exit through the distal opening of the balloon catheter. The sheath is introduced into body tissue. The balloon catheter is advanced through the sheath to the blood vessel. The balloon is inflated. Blood is allowed to enter each of the distal opening and the at least one wall opening of the sheath, flow through the sheath, the conduit, and the balloon catheter, and exit through the distal opening of the balloon catheter. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058360 | Self-Contained Inserter For Drug Delivery Infusion Set - An infusion set ( | 2014-02-27 |
20140058361 | FLUID JET CELL HARVESTER AND CELLULAR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An ultrasonically pulsating high-pressure fluid jet coupled with a suction system serve as a tissue harvesting device. The pulsated fluid jet disrupts tissue, permitting both harvesting of cells for therapeutic delivery, and as a surgical dissector and aspirator, for liposuction, soft tissue dissection, etc. The jet is delivered to the target tissue through a cannula, coupled to an aspiration system. An ultrasonically actuated rod vibrates within the cannula engaging a nozzle, disrupting the fluid jet into droplets, permitting tuning of the jet to the resonant frequencies and impact pressures necessary to dissociate the target tissue. A suction recovery system may be separated or integrally formed with the fluid jet cannula, and is linked by a closed tubing system appropriate for sterilization and subsequent delivery of the harvested cells/tissues with or without growth factor or matrix addition for human re-implantation or for in vitro expansion for later re-implantation. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058363 | Endoscopic Surgical Instrument - An articulating surgical instrument includes a case having a trigger handle, a sheath coupled to the case, a flexible bending section coupled to the sheath, an end effector removably attachable to the bending section, a set of cables that control position of the bending section, at least two motors coupled to the cables, and a user control module configured to control position of the bending section and the end effector. The instrument further includes a pushrod disposed within the sheath and within the bending section that is configured for axial motion relative to the sheath and the bending section and rotational motion within the sheath and the bending section. The pushrod is coupled to the trigger handle and removably coupled to the end effector, so that rotational motion of the pushrod effectuates rotation of the end effector and axial motion of the pushrod is controllable by the trigger handle. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058364 | JOINTED LINK STRUCTURES EXHIBITING PREFERENTIAL BENDING, AND RELATED METHODS - In accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present teachings, a surgical device can include a first pair of articulably coupled links, a second pair of articulably coupled links, and a tension member coupled to the first pair of links and the second pair of links such that altering tension in the tension member exerts a force tending to articulate the first pair of links and the second pair of links so as to bend the first pair of links and the second pair of links. The surgical device can be configured such that the first pair of links has a lower resistance to bending than the second pair of links upon altering the tension in the tension member. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058365 | System and Method for Using Compensating Incisions in Intrastromal Refractive Surgery - A system and method for performing intrastromal ophthalmic laser surgery requires Laser Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) of stromal tissue without compromising Bowman's capsule (membrane). In detail, at least one singularly unique, intrastromal compensating incision is made relative to a defined axis of the eye. The location of this compensating incision is specifically selected to counter and minimize the adverse effect on vision that may be caused by a predetermined (e.g. surgically introduced) asymmetrical optical condition. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058366 | Method For The Treatment of Cataract - A method and related apparatus to treat a cataract where the cataractous lens is pierced and the resulting opening is mechanically maintained using a lens system device such as a pinhole device, expandable tubular leas, a stent or similar small diameter device, some of which are capable of supporting a secondary intraocular lens. The resulting passageway or lumen created in the cataractous lens allows visible light to better reach the retina, thus improving vision. This lens system device that can be placed into an in situ cataract provides for a much simpler surgical technique and reduces related pre and post operative procedures and potential complications. Intraocular lenses may also be used in concert with this invention. The apparatus and technique can be applied to humans as well as animals. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058367 | ADAPTIVE LASER SYSTEM FOR OPHTHALMIC USE - An adaptive laser system for ophthalmic use is provided. In another aspect, a relatively inexpensive laser is employed. In another aspect of the present system, non-linear optical imaging uses multiphoton fluorescences and/or second harmonic generation, to create three-dimensional mapping of a portion of the eye in combination with automated feedback to assist with a surgical operation. In a further aspect of the present system, the patient interface uses laser induced markings or indicia to aid in focusing and/or calibration. Still another aspect employs temporal focusing of the laser beam pulse. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058368 | FORWARD FIRING FLAT TIP SURGICAL LASER FIBER ASSEMBLY - A forward firing optical fiber assembly includes an optical fiber and a capillary tube. The optical fiber includes a substantially flat end face at a distal end of the optical fiber that extends in a plane substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber. The capillary tube includes a rounded distal tip, and the distal end of the optical fiber disposed within the capillary tube such that the end face of the optical fiber is disposed a distance from an interior distal end of the capillary tube. The forward firing optical fiber assembly includes a fusion region between the optical fiber and capillary tube configured to hermetically seal the end face within the capillary tube. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058369 | CRYO-ABLATION REFRIGERANT DISTRIBUTION CATHETER - Described herein are methods and devices for performing ablation via a cryoablation catheter. An ablation catheter having a cyroablation chamber at its distal end can be used to achieve a uniform ablation band in or around the pulmonary veins. The cyrochamber can house a dispersion member in fluid communication with a refrigerant supply and can function to evenly distribute received refrigerant over some portion of the inner wall of the cryochamber. As a result of this even distribution of refrigerant within the cyrochamber, uniform ablation of the targeted tissue of the patient can be achieved. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058370 | CRYOSURGICAL PROBE WITH ADJUSTABLE SLIDING APPARATUS - A cryosurgical probe assembly including a cryosurgical probe having a shaft, an insulation element housed within the cryosurgical probe and being slideably repositionable relative to the shaft, and a fluid supply line having an inlet portion for connection to a cryogenic fluid source. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058371 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCESSING A PERICARDIAL SPACE AND PREVENTING STROKES ARISING FROM THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - The invention presents methods and systems for accessing a pericardial space and preventing strokes arising from a left atrial appendage (“LAA”) by achieving a complete occlusion of the LAA using an epicardial approach without creating a puckering of the LAA ostium. A complete occlusion of the LAA is desired because bleeding arising from the LAA often leads to embolic strokes. Due to the peculiar anatomy of the LAA ostium, traditional LAA ligation techniques using sutures can lead to puckering, thus compromising the occlusion of the LAA. The invention achieves a complete occlusion and a more effective hemostatic seal with the use of inflatable balloons having electromagnetic coils internally, as well as hydrogels, sponges, and caliber tubes attached to the respective balloon's exterior, anchoring balloons, a closure device having a suture looped through two semi-rigid hollow tube that can be coated with hydrogel or silicone, and locking mechanisms. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058372 | TREATMENT FOR RENAL FAILURE - A method of increasing renal function in a patient operates by stimulation of perivascular sympathetic nerves found in the vicinity of the hepatic portal vein and the hepatic artery. The method can be used as a treatment for renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Alternatively, the method can be used as a prophylactic treatment for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy or any other toxic nephropathy, which can result in renal failure. The perivascular sympathetic nerves can be stimulated by applying energy, such as electrical energy, light, vibration, and ultrasonic vibration, to the perivascular sympathetic nerves. Various methods are described for stimulating the perivascular sympathetic nerves using electrodes that are placed using minimally-invasive techniques. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058373 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TREATING ABNORMAL TISSUE IN THE HUMAN ESOPHAGUS - An ablation catheter system and method of use is provided to endoscopically access portions of the human esophagus experiencing undesired growth of columnar epithelium. The ablation catheter system and method includes controlled depth of ablation features and use of either radio frequency spectrum, non-ionizing ultraviolet radiation, warm fluid or microwave radiation, which may also be accompanied by improved sensitizer agents. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058374 | MULTIPLE ELECTRODE RF ABLATION CATHETER AND METHOD - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus related to radio frequency (RF) ablation catheters. The present subject matter provides an ablation catheter system including an ablation catheter, multiple RF electrodes positioned along a distal end of a catheter, an electrical stimulation generator, and a control circuit electrically connected to the stimulation generator. According to various embodiments, the RF electrodes are each connected to the stimulation generator using a switch, and the control circuit is configured to distribute RF power from the stimulation generator to the RF electrodes using the switches to provide ablation therapy. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058375 | HIGH RESOLUTION MAP AND ABLATE CATHETER - A medical system includes a medical probe including an elongated member having a distal end, a metallic electrode mounted to the distal end of the elongated member, and a plurality of microelectrodes embedded within, and electrically insulated from, the metallic electrode. A radio frequency (RF) ablation source is configured to deliver RF ablation energy to the metallic electrode. A filter circuit is electrically connected to the microelectrodes such that the filter circuit receives electrical signals from the microelectrodes. The filter circuit is configured to filter signal components induced by the RF ablation energy from the electrical signals. A mapping processor electrically is coupled to the filter circuit and configured to receive and process the filtered electrical signals. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058376 | RENAL NERVE MODULATION DEVICES WITH WEEPING RF ABLATION BALLOONS - The disclosure pertains to an intravascular catheter, comprising an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, a balloon having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a lumen defined by the interior surface and a cylindrical wall extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface, the cylindrical wall having a proximal end and a distal end, the balloon having a plurality of weeping windows disposed in the wall and able to pass an electric current between the interior surface and the exterior surface and wherein the balloon wall is otherwise electrically insulative, and an electrode disposed in the balloon. The intravascular system is suited for modulation of renal nerves, for example. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058377 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for renal neuromodulation using a pulsed electric field to effectuate electroporation or electrofusion. It is expected that renal neuromodulation (e.g., denervation) may, among other things, reduce expansion of an acute myocardial infarction, reduce or prevent the onset of morphological changes that are affiliated with congestive heart failure, and/or be efficacious in the treatment of end stage renal disease. Embodiments of the present invention are configured for percutaneous intravascular delivery of pulsed electric fields to achieve such neuromodulation. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058378 | BIPOLAR ELECTRODE PROBE FOR ABLATION MONITORING - An electromagnetic surgical ablation system having a generator adapted to selectively provide surgical ablative energy to an ablation probe, and methods of operating same, are disclosed. The system includes a controller operatively coupled to the generator, and at least one tissue sensor probe operatively coupled to the controller. The at least one tissue sensor provides a tissue impedance measurement to the controller. A sensor probe may be designated a threshold probe adapted to sense when tissue is sufficiently ablated, or, a critical structure probe adapted to protect an adjacent anatomical structure from undesired ablation. During an electromagnetic tissue ablation procedure, the controller monitors tissue impedance to determine tissue status, to activate an indicator associated therewith, and, additionally or alternatively, to activate and deactivate the generator accordingly. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058379 | FLOW RATE MONITOR FOR FLUID COOLED MICROWAVE ABLATION PROBE - A microwave ablation system includes an antenna assembly configured to deliver microwave energy from a power source to tissue and a coolant source operably coupled to the power source and configured to selectively provide fluid to the antenna assembly via a fluid path. The system also includes a controller operably coupled to the power source and a sensor operably coupled to the fluid path and the controller. The sensor is configured to detect fluid flow through the fluid path and the controller is configured to control the energy source based on the detected fluid flow. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058380 | CATHETER WITH REMOTELY EXTENDIBLE INSTRUMENTS - A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058381 | VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to tissue. The electrosurgical generator includes impedance sensing circuitry which measures impedance of tissue, a microprocessor configured to determine whether a tissue reaction has occurred as a function of a minimum impedance value and a predetermined rise in impedance, wherein tissue reaction corresponds to a boiling point of tissue fluid, and an electrosurgical instrument including at least one active electrode adapted to apply electrosurgical energy to tissue. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058382 | ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR - An electrosurgical generator for generating radio frequency power, includes a radio frequency output stage having three or more output connections, and one or more sources of radio frequency output power coupled to the output stage. A controller causes the system to supply a first coagulating RF waveform to the output connections or a second cutting RF waveform to the output connections. The first RF waveform is delivered between a first pair of the output connections, and the second RF waveform is delivered between a second pair of the output connections. In a first mode of operation the controller supplies the first coagulating RF waveform, and in a second subsequent mode of operation the controller supplies the second cutting RF waveform for a first predetermined period of time followed by the first coagulating RF waveform for a second predetermined period of time, both periods being in excess of 1 second. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058383 | LOCATION-BASED SERVICES - An apparatus comprises an external device for communication with an implantable device. The external device includes a communication circuit configured to receive a communication signal from at least one other device different from the implantable device, a locating circuit configured to determine a location of the external device using the received communication signal, and a control circuit electrically coupled to the communication circuit and the locating circuit. The control circuit is configured to determine whether the determined location imposes a limit on functionality of an implantable device, and provide user access to an implantable device feature according to the determined location. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058384 | THERMAL FEEDBACK SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A system for providing feedback during an electrosurgical procedure on a target tissue is provided. The system includes an electrosurgical energy source; an electrode probe assembly connected to the electrosurgical energy source, wherein the electrode probe assembly includes at least one electrode assembly having a needle configured to deliver electrosurgical energy to the target tissue; at least one thermal feedback assembly connected to the electrosurgical energy source, wherein each thermal feedback assembly includes at least one temperature sensor assembly; and a hub configured to selectively support the electrode probe assembly and each thermal feedback assembly such that the needle of the electrode probe assembly and each temperature sensor assembly of each thermal feedback assembly are proximate one another when disposed proximate the target tissue. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058385 | VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to tissue. The electrosurgical generator includes impedance sensing circuitry which measures impedance of tissue, a microprocessor configured to determine whether a tissue reaction has occurred as a function of a minimum impedance value and a predetermined rise in impedance, wherein tissue reaction corresponds to a boiling point of tissue fluid, and an electrosurgical instrument including at least one active electrode adapted to apply electrosurgical energy to tissue. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058386 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER HAVING IRRIGATION PORTS WITH REDUCED HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tip electrode with a thin shell and a plug to provide a plenum chamber. The tip electrode has an inlet of a predetermined size and noncircular shape, and outlets in the form of fluid ports formed in the thin shell wall. The plurality of the fluid ports is predetermined, as is their diameter. Each fluid port has a tapered configuration, for example, a frustoconical configuration, with a smaller inlet diameter and a larger outlet diameter. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROBABILISTIC ABLATION PLANNING - A system and method for ablation planning includes defining ( | 2014-02-27 |
20140058388 | SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR BONDING BODY TISSUE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SAID SURGICAL SYSTEM - A surgical system for bonding body tissue includes a surgical instrument having tool elements movable relative to each other, each of which includes an HF electrode defining a minimum distance from each other, being opposed to each other and facing each other in an approximating position of the tool elements so as to bond body tissue held between the tool elements, and including a cutting element for transecting and/or resecting body tissue, the cutting element being adapted to be brought from a tissue bonding position, in which body tissue can be bonded to the tool elements and in which the cutting element cannot contact body tissue, into a cutting position such that faulty operation of the system is minimized. The instrument includes a means for retaining the cutting element in the tissue bonding position. An improved control method for a surgical system for bonding body tissue is also described. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058389 | BONE TRANSPORT EXTERNAL FIXATION FRAME - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for manipulating the orientation of a plurality of bone fragments with respect to one another. A bone transport frame including first and second rings, a plurality of elongate struts, and a plurality of ring transport assemblies for orienting a first bone segment with respect to a second bone segment is disclosed. A third ring may be included in the bone transport frame for orienting a third bone segment with respect to the first and second bone segments. Manipulation of an adjustable member of the bone transport frame can transport a ring in either a proximal or distal direction with respect to other rings of the frame. Manipulation of another adjustable member of the bone transport frame can translate a central axis of one of the rings either toward or away from the central axes of the plurality of elongate struts. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058390 | ROTARY-RIGID ORTHOPAEDIC ROD - Apparatus and method for repairing a fractured bone. The apparatus and methods may involve an intramedullary rod. The rod may include a first elongated member and a second elongated member. Each of the first and second elongated members may be configured to bend in a first direction and to resist bending in a second direction. The first and second elongated members may be arranged such that: (1) the rod is bendable when the first direction of the first elongated member is aligned with the first direction of the second elongated member; and (2) the rod is rigid when the first direction of the first elongated member is aligned with the second direction of the second elongated member. Some embodiments may include rods that have sections that may be configured to be curved and rigid. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058391 | Intramedullary Fixation System - An intramedullary fixation system is configured to be fixed to first and second bone segments that are separated by a defect. The system includes an intramedullary fixation member that includes first and second wire segments that are twisted about each other so as to define a plurality of intersections. A distal one of the intersections is separable, such that rotation of the fixation device in a medullary canal causes bone material in the medullary canal to apply a counterforce to the wire segments that causes the distal intersection to separate, thereby driving respective distal ends of the wire segments into the bone segment, such that subsequent movement of the intramedullary fixation member a toward the first bone segment causes the second bone segment to move toward the first bone segment. The intramedullary fixation system can further include a fixation clip that anchors the intramedullary fixation member to the first bone segment. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058392 | IMPLANT SYSTEM FOR BONE FIXATION - An implant system for use in orthopaedic surgery for fixation of bone includes an intramedullary nail and a coupling unit. The intramedullary nail has a medial side, a lateral side and a proximal portion defining a longitudinal axis. The proximal portion includes a bore defining a first axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the proximal portion and a transverse bore configured to receive a bone fastener. The coupling unit is movably arranged within the bore of the proximal portion and includes one or more bone fastener engagement members at one or both of the lateral side and the medial side of the intramedullary nail. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058393 | ROBOTIC ARTHROPLASTY SYSTEM INCLUDING NAVIGATION - A system for performing surgery on a joint. The system includes a robotic subsystem and a navigation subsystem. The navigation subsystem provides the robotic subsystem, during the surgery, with information relating to positions of the bones associated with the joint thereby enabling separate tracking of the bones when the bones move during the surgery. The robotic subsystem includes a base, a plurality of arms, and a cutting tool. The navigation subsystem may include a plurality of locating devices. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058394 | Tissue Disruption Device and Corresponding Methods - A tissue disruption device ( | 2014-02-27 |
20140058395 | Trochlear Resurfacing System and Method - A system for repairing a defect on an articular surface of a patient's trochlear region, the system comprising a guide block comprising a body having an exterior surface configured to engage with the saddle portion and ridge portions of the patient's trochlear region, a protrusion extending generally from the body and configured to be received in a first bore formed in the articular surface along a reference axis, and a first cavity extending through the body configured to establish a first working axis displaced from the reference axis, wherein the exterior surface of the body and the protrusion are configured to secure the location of the guide block about the patient's trochlear region. A method for preparing an implant site in bone, comprising: establishing a reference axis extending from the bone; creating a bore in the bone by reaming about the reference axis; securing a guide block about the articular surface; establishing a first working axis extending from the bone using the guide block, the first working axis is displaced from the reference axis; and creating a first socket in the bone by reaming about the first working axis, wherein the first socket partially overlaps with the bore. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058396 | Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058397 | Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058398 | Surgical Instrument Used in Artificial Knee Joint Replacement Surgery - A surgical instrument including a pre-cut trial mounted on a pre-cut line which is cut shallower than a genuine-cut line. The pre-cut trial is modeled after the genuine implant which is mounted on resected surfaces formed by performing genuine-cutting and comprised of an end resected surface, posterior and anterior resected surfaces, and posterior and anterior chamfer-resected surfaces on the distal end of a femur, and the pre-cut trial is mounted on the pre-cut line, thus observing the extended and flexed positions of the femur and the state of flexion thereof so as to make judgment if the genuine implant is appropriate. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058399 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL APPLICATOR - The present invention provides a minimally invasive surgical applicator device. The device is useful in the application of bone wax during surgical procedures to halt or reduce bone bleeding. The device may be sterilized for re-use or may be made disposable. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058400 | INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR INSERTING ARTIFICIAL INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS - Apparatus and methods for preparing a disc space and inserting an intervertebral disc implant therein are disclosed. Among the various instruments disclosed are a midline marker, a reference pin drill and insertion guide, a pin drill guide, a chisel guide, a sizer, a serrated broach, an implant dispenser, and an implant insertion tool. Methods of utilizing these tools are also disclosed. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058401 | THORACOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT - Various embodiments relate to a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes a first handle member having a first handle portion and a first shaft portion; a first end member connected to the first handle member having a first instrument portion and a tab; a second end member connected to the tab of the first end member having a second instrument portion and a shaft portion; a second handle member connected to the shaft portion of the second end member; and a lock that releasably connects the second handle member to the shaft portion of the first handle member. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058402 | ENDOLUMINAL PROSTHESIS AND DELIVERY DEVICE - A system for treating a body vessel may include a delivery device and a prosthesis retained on the delivery device. The prosthesis may include a main body and first and second legs each extending from the main body. The main body may include a lumen, and the first leg may include a lumen in fluid communication with the lumen of the main body. The second leg may include a tubular graft body and a stent attached to the graft body. The prosthesis may have a predeployment configuration in which the graft body of the second leg is inverted into and positioned within the lumen of the first leg, and the stent is positioned outside of the inverted graft body. The prosthesis may have a deployed configuration in which the second leg extends outward from the main body, and the stent is positioned within a lumen of the graft body. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058403 | Specimen Retrieval Device - A specimen retrieval device is provided. The specimen retrieval device includes an applicator. A specimen retrieval pouch operably is disposed within the applicator and deployable therefrom. The specimen retrieval pouch defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and includes a closed bottom portion and an open upper portion. The closed bottom portion includes a plurality of spikes configured to grasp a specimen positioned within the confines closed bottom portion. The upper closed portion includes one or more axial folds that are movable from a folded configuration to an unfolded configuration when a predetermined force is applied to a portion of the specimen retrieval pouch. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058404 | ARTICULATING BASKET WITH SIMULTANEOUS BASKET EXTENSION OR BASKET RETRACTION - A retrieval device is provided for retrieving stones, calculi, and other objects from a body. The device allows for a retrieval basket to be articulated and extended simultaneously. The device also allows for the basket to be articulated and retracted simultaneously. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058405 | COMPOUND-SHAPED STYLET FOR TORQUE TRANSMISSION - A medical stylet for guiding a lead includes a first elongate member for attachment of the lead to the target tissue, a second elongate member to reshape the lead. The first elongate member of the medical stylet includes a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion wherein the distal end portion of the first elongate member includes a tip feature configured to engage the lead on application of torque externally. The second elongate member defines a lumen along its length. The lumen of the second elongate member can be configured to enclose at least a portion of the first elongate member. The second elongate member can have a pre defined shape. The pre defined shape of the second elongate member allows the lead to be reshaped when inserted into the lead, this reshaped lead now can be guided to an anatomical pass way. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058406 | Robotic Device and Systems for Image-Guided and Robot-Assisted Surgery - Provided herein are robotic systems, for example, MRI guided robots, for image-guided robot-assisted surgical procedures and methods for using the same to perform such surgical procedures on a patient. The robotic systems comprise a robotic manipulator device or global positioner, means for actuating the robotic manipulator or global positioner that is mechanically linked thereto and a computer having a memory, a processor and at least one network connection in electronic communication with the robotic system. The actuating means comprises at least one transmission line having a flexible component comprising a displaceable medium, a rigid component comprising rigid pistons or a combination through which actuation is transmitted to the robotic manipulator or global positioner. The computer tangibly stores in memory software modules comprising processor-executable instructions to provide interfaces between the robotic system, an imaging system and an operator and to control operation thereof. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058407 | Robotic Device and System Software, Hardware and Methods of Use for Image-Guided and Robot-Assisted Surgery - Provided herein are systems, modules and methods of using the same for in-situ real time imaging guidance of a robot during a surgical procedure. The systems comprise a plurality of modules that intraoperatively link an imaging modality, particularly a magnetic resonance imaging modality, a medical robot and an operator thereof via a plurality of interfaces. The modules are configured to operate in at least one computer having a memory, a processor and a network connection to enable instructions to generally control the imaging modality, track the robot, track a tissue of interest in an area of procedure, process data acquire from imaging modality and the robot and visualize the area and robot. Also provided are non-transitory computer-readable data storage medium storing computer-executable instructions comprising the modules and a computer program produce tangibly embodied in the storage medium. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058408 | METHOD FOR ROBOTIC ARTHROPLASTY USING NAVIGATION - A method for robotic surgery on a joint using a robotic system and a navigation system. The robotic system includes a base, a plurality of arms, and a cutting tool. The navigation system tracks movement of bones associated with the joint during the surgery. Information related to tracked positions of the bones is communicated from the navigation system to the robotic system. The navigation system may include a plurality of locating devices. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058409 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING AN ITEM IMPLANTED UNDERNEATH THE SKIN - A tool for use in fixing the position of an implanted item beneath skin, comprises: a main body, a channel in the main body, the channel defining at least two gripping interfaces for engagement with the skin and around the implanted item, wherein the interfaces are positioned such that, when engaged with the skin, the interfaces retain the implanted item in a known position relative to the engaged skin. Methods of using the tool are also described. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058410 | LIGATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING AND MANUFACTURING SAME - A device for discharging at least one band onto a tissue is provided. The device includes a housing; a suction assembly coupled to said housing; a dispensing assembly coupled in flow communication to said suction assembly; a discharge assembly coupled in flow communication to said dispensing assembly; and a first manual actuator coupled to said suction assembly and configured to move said suction assembly between a retracted position and an extended position wherein said suction assembly, in said retracted position, is configured to draw the tissue into said discharge assembly. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058411 | Surgical Clip and Clip Manipulation Device Therefor - Some embodiments relate to a clip comprising: a base portion; first and second opposed arms coupled to the base portion; and first and second opposed jaws coupled to the respective first and second arms, the first and second opposed jaws each having an inwardly extending portion that extends towards the base portion; wherein at least the base portion is formed of a shape memory alloy tending to force the first and second arms toward each other when a temperature of the base portion meets or exceeds a transformation temperature of the base portion. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058412 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SURGICAL CLIPS - An apparatus for applying surgical clips has a body portion housing a clip stack and a pair of jaws supported at a distal end of the body portion. The body portion includes a camming member, a clip follower and a lockout member having a plurality of stop members. The lockout member is movable from a first position in slidable relation to the camming member to a second position interlocked with the camming member. The camming member has at least one notch, and in a second position the lockout member has at least one of the stop members positioned to interface with the at least one notch. The engagement between the stop member and the notch limits distal movement of the camming member. The clip follower actuates the lockout member when the clip follower advances to a predetermined clip in the clip stack. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058413 | Micro Sewing Device - The present invention relates to micro-sewing devices, specifically a micro-sewing device for percutaneous, endoscopic, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures for suturing in small areas. The device allows for sewing-off and stitching in either direction, in very tight spaces. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058414 | SUTURE DELIVERY DEVICE - A suture-based vessel closure device can perform the dilation of an arteriotomy puncture and does not require previous dilation of the arteriotomy puncture by a separate device or by a procedural sheath dilator. The suture-based vessel closure device can place one or more sutures across the vessel access site such that, when the suture ends are tied off after sheath removal, the stitch or stitches provide hemostasis to the access site. | 2014-02-27 |
20140058415 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE INCLUDING DIRECT-DRIVEN NEEDLE - A suturing device includes a housing, a rod, a ferrule assembly, and a needle. The housing defines a guide lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The rod is engaged with the housing and extends distally therefrom. The ferrule assembly is disposed at a distal end of the rod and is configured to releasably retain a ferrule therein. The ferrule is adapted to retain of a portion of a suture therein. The needle is configured for translation through the guide lumen defined within the housing. A distal end of the needle is configured to engage the ferrule within the ferrule assembly for removal of the ferrule from the ferrule assembly. | 2014-02-27 |