| 09th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
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| 20180055449 | WEARABLE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A wearable measurement apparatus capable of measuring a biometric signal is provided. The wearable measurement apparatus includes a main body, and a main-body elastic part disposed on a bottom surface of the main body, and configured to elastically support the main body against a body part of a user. The wearable measurement apparatus further includes a biometric signal sensor disposed apart from the main-body elastic part, and configured to detect a biometric signal from the body part, and a sensor elastic part interposed between the main body and the biometric signal sensor, and configured to form a step difference between a bottom surface of the biometric signal sensor and a bottom surface of the main-body elastic part, and elastically support the biometric signal sensor against the main body. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055450 | WEARABLE MONITORING DEVICE - A monitoring apparatus includes a housing configured to be positioned within an ear of a subject, and a sensor module. The sensor module includes an optical emitter and detector, and an optical filter overlying at least a portion of the detector. The sensor module also includes a motion sensor, an interference filter, and a processor. The optical filter attenuates time-varying environmental light interference caused by sunlight and/or ambient light. The interference filter removes effects of time-varying environmental interference from a signal output from the optical detector and produces a processed energy response signal associated with a physiological condition of the subject. The processor controls operations of the optical emitter, the optical detector, the motion sensor, and the interference filter. The processor utilizes an output signal from the motion sensor to remove motion artifacts from the energy response signal, and extracts at least one physiological property from the energy response signal. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055451 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DETECTION APPARATUS - A biological information detection apparatus includes a vehicle opening detector, a riding detector, a radio wave transmitter-receiver, a biological information detector, and a correction value setting unit. The radio wave transmitter-receiver transmits a radio wave and receive a reflected wave of the radio wave, and the correction value setting unit sets a correction value for detecting biological information based on the receiving result after detection of opening of a vehicle by the vehicle opening detector and before detection of riding of a driver in the vehicle by the riding detector. The radio wave transmitter-receiver transmits a radio wave and receives a reflected wave reflected by the body surface of the driver, and the biological information detector detects biological information of the driver based on the receiving result and the correction value after the detection of riding of the driver in the vehicle by the riding detector. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055452 | Method, System and Computer Readable Medium for Predictive Hypoglycemia Detection for Mild to Moderate Exercise - A system, method and non-transient computer readable medium for predicting hypoglycemic risk in patients with diabetes following moderate exercise. A system may include a digital processor; and an exercise module configured to generate a hypoglycemia risk signal with a hypoglycemia prediction algorithm and to determine a hypoglycemia risk state with a classifier algorithm that classifies the hypoglycemia risk signal to identify an actionable hypoglycemia risk state based on a predefined threshold. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055453 | METHOD OF ESTIMATING RESPIRATORY RATE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS THEREOF - A method of estimating a respiratory rate and an electronic apparatus are provided. The method includes following steps. A physiological signal is obtained. A wave signal associated with baseline drift is extracted from the physiological signal. A wave number of the wave signal is counted, and the respiratory rate is estimated according to the wave number. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055454 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEALTH MONITORING INCLUDING A USER DEVICE AND BIOSENSOR - A biosensor unit is coupled to a user device and may communicate with the user device over a short range wireless or wired interface. The biosensor unit includes an optical sensor used to obtain an oxygen saturation level, a heart rate and a respiration rate of a user. The biosensor unit may also obtain a blood pressure and a temperature of the user using one or more other sensors. The biosensor unit transmits the obtained biosensor data to the user device using the short range interface. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055455 | Electronic Apparatus, Electronic Apparatus System, Information Processing Method and Information Prompt Method - An electronic apparatus is capable of communicating with another apparatus, the electronic apparatus includes: an input device, configured to receive input of a user operating body; a detecting device, configured to detect a user's physiological sign information based on the input of the user operating body to obtain a detection result; and a transmitting device, configured to transmit the detection result to the another apparatus so as to provide the detection result to the user through the another apparatus. The electronic apparatus allows a user to conveniently learn his/her own health condition in daily life, which facilitates use of the user, and enhances user experience. Also provided are an electronic apparatus system, an information processing method and an information prompt method. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055456 | Safety Monitoring with Wearable Devices - Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for detecting an irregularity in a user's vital signs and alerting of a potential emergency using wearable devices. An embodiment operates by receiving, from a sensor component coupled to a wearable computing device, real-time heart rate information associated with a user wearing the wearable computing device. The system accesses heart rate calibration information associated with a user profile and detects an irregularity based on a comparison between the real-time heart rate information and the heart rate calibration information. Based on the detected irregularity, the system accesses a contact information associated with the user profile and transmits a message based on the contact information. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055457 | FEVER ALERT SYSTEM - An apparatus, a system and a method for monitoring and alerting a user caring for a patient when a change in body temperature requires immediate attention. The apparatus is a bracelet worn by the user. The system includes the bracelet in wireless communication with a temperature sensing device placed on the patient. The bracelet has a body temperature display an audible alarm that sounds and a vibration that occurs when the temperature exceeds a setpoint, and a plurality of lights, each with a unique setpoint, a light activated when the temperature exceeds the setpoint and a glowing band. The user attaches the temperature sensing device to the patient and dons the bracelet. The user can then sleep, selectively observing the display and lights upon waking with confidence that the system is monitoring the patient's temperature and selectively alerting the user when a change in body temperature requires immediate attention. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055458 | IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE, IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Image display device includes image outputting unit, part moving unit, and matching degree score calculating unit. Image outputting unit outputs, among a plurality of images obtained by performing a multilayered anatomy in a plurality of parts of a human body, an image of one layer of one part as a current image. Part moving unit acquires a part moving instruction after current image is output. Matching degree score calculating unit calculates a matching degree score indicating the matching degree between the organ included in current image and a candidate image by comparing label information indicating the organ included in current image and label information indicating the organ included in candidate image, with respect to each of a plurality of candidate images of a movement target part. Image outputting unit outputs candidate image in which a maximum matching degree score is calculated as a new current image. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055459 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND PROGRAM - An image acquisition unit acquires a plurality of projection images by imaging a subject at each of a plurality of radiation source positions. A reconstruction unit reconstructs the plurality of projection images to generate a plurality of tomographic images. A frequency decomposition unit frequency-decomposes each of the plurality of tomographic images to acquire a plurality of band tomographic images, which show frequency components of each of the plurality of frequency bands, for each of the plurality of tomographic images. A two-dimensional image generation unit generates a band synthesized two-dimensional image by projecting the plurality of band tomographic images for each frequency band. A frequency synthesizing unit performs frequency synthesis by weighting the band synthesized two-dimensional image for each frequency band, thereby generating a composite two-dimensional image. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055460 | MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A medical imaging data processing apparatus comprises processing circuitry configured to obtain a first imaging data set comprising a set of pixels or voxels, the first imaging data set being reconstructed from first measurement data representative of measurements of a measurement volume obtained by relative rotation of a medical scanner and the measurement volume by a first range of angles during a first scanning time period; obtain a second imaging data set comprising a set of pixels or voxels, the second imaging data set being reconstructed from second measurement data representative of measurements of the measurement volume obtained by relative rotation of the medical scanner and the measurement volume by a second range of angles during a second scanning time period, wherein the second scanning time period overlaps the first scanning time period such that some angles are included in both the first range of angles and the second range of angles; transform the first imaging data set to obtain a first transformed data set that is representative of the first measurement data as a function of at least one of angle or time; transform the second imaging data set to obtain a second transformed data set that is representative of the second measurement data as a function of at least one of angle or time; and determine at least one angle of the first range of angles and/or second range of angles based on differences between the first transformed data set and second transformed data set. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055461 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An image display apparatus includes a selection unit configured to select as a display image a second tomographic image in the case where a second acquisition unit successfully acquires the second tomographic image or in the case where a correspondence relationship between a first tomographic image and the second tomographic image satisfies a predetermined condition, or select a notification image in a case other than the above-described cases, and a display unit configured to display the first tomographic image and the display image selected by the selection unit in parallel or in a superimposed manner. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055462 | AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT DETECTION - A method and device is proposed for automatic detection of an event in which a device is leaving a stable position relative to and within an anatomy. The method comprises the steps of receiving a sequence of fluoroscopic images, detecting a device in at least two of the fluoroscopic images, determining a motion field of the detected device in the sequence of fluoroscopic images, generating a sequence of integrated images by integrating the sequence of fluoroscopic images taking into consideration the motion field, determining a saliency metric based on the integrated images, identifying a landmark in the integrated images based on the saliency metric, and determining as to whether the landmark is moving relative to the device, based on a variation of the saliency metric. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055463 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL SERIAL FOCUSED INTRAORAL DIGITAL TOMOSYNTHESIS SCANNER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A three-dimensional serial focused intraoral digital tomosynthesis scanner includes a frame body, an image capturing module, a photosensitive member and an image processing module. The frame body includes a central axis and a light source seat which is moved along a scanning path and rotated around the central axis. The image capturing module is disposed on the light source seat and reciprocated along the scanning path. The image capturing module is configured to generate a light beam emitted from an outside to the patient's mouth. The photosensitive member is positioned in the patient's mouth. The light beam is emitted to the photosensitive member and moved along the scanning path corresponding to the photosensitive member so as to generate a plurality of two-dimensional optical images by the image capturing module. The image processing module calculates the two-dimensional optical images to generate a three-dimensional image. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055464 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - A radiation imaging apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises pixels arranged in an image sensing region, a first and a second detecting elements configured to obtain radiation irradiation information, a first signal line to which a signal from the first detecting element is to be output and a second signal line to which a signal from the second detecting element is to be output, and a signal processing circuit configured to process the signals output from the first and the second detecting elements. The first the second signal lines are arranged in the image sensing region or arranged adjacent to the image sensing region, the first detecting element has a larger region to detect radiation than the second detecting element. The signal processing circuit generates the radiation irradiation information based on the signals from the first and the second signal lines. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055465 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE CAPTURING STAND - A radiographic image capturing stand includes: a plurality of radiographic image capturing parts, each of which forms a radiographic image by being exposed to a radiation ray, and the radiographic image capturing stand being capable of switching between a single image capturing state in which image capturing is performed with the single radiographic image capturing part held with respect to one exposure to a radiation ray, and a long-length image capturing state in which image capturing is performed with the plurality of radiographic image capturing parts held side by side with respect to one exposure to a radiation ray. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055466 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION DEVICE - A medical examination device is disclosed, which belongs to the technical field of a fluoroscopy examination, comprising: a display configured to display images; an X-ray source configured to transmit an X-ray; an X-ray detector, which is configured to detect the transmitted X-ray which is emitted from the X-ray source and transmitted through an object to be detected, and to output a detection signal; and a control module, which is configured to connect with the X-ray detector so as to receive the detection signal, to generate images based on the detection signal and to transmit the generated images to the display. One of the X-ray source and the X-ray detector is positioned at a back portion of the display. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055467 | MULTI-AXIS LINEAR X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems for large animal fluoroscopy having independently positionable X-ray emitter and X-ray detector arms on either side of the animal providing independent movement of the X-ray emitter and X-ray detector in multiple degrees of freedom. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055468 | TRACKING ANATOMICAL FINDINGS WITHIN MEDICAL IMAGES - Systems and methods for reviewing medical images. One system includes an electronic processor configured to create a data structure for tracking anatomical findings. The electronic processor is further configured to receive a first annotation marking a first anatomical finding within a first electronic medical image, wherein the first electronic medical image was captured during a first imaging procedure of an anatomical structure, and add data to the data structure representing a first parameter of the first anatomical finding. The electronic processor is also configured to receive a second annotation marking a second anatomical finding within a second electronic medical image, wherein the second electronic medical image was captured during a second imaging procedure of the anatomical structure, and add data to the data structure representing a second parameter of the second anatomical finding. The electronic processor is also configured to display at least a portion of the data structure. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055469 | MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A method of processing a medical image includes acquiring a three-dimensional (3D) medical image indicating a blood vessel and a two-dimensional (2D) medical image indicating the blood vessel, determining a blood vessel area in the 3D medical image corresponding to a partial area of the blood vessel in the 2D medical image, and matching the blood vessel area with the partial area in the 2D medical image. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055470 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A 2D IMAGE FROM A TOMOSYNTHESIS DATA SET - A 2D mammogram image is synthesized from at least one of tomosynthesis projection images and/or the tomosynthesis reconstructed image data. In a simplest form, the mammogram may be synthesized by selecting one of the tomosynthesis projection images for display as a synthesized mammogram. Other methods of synthesizing a mammogram include re-projecting and filtering projection data and/or reconstructed data. The synthesized mammogram is advantageously displayed together with at least a portion of the reconstructed data to aid in review of the reconstructed data. The present invention thus provides a familiar image which may be used to facilitate review of a tomosynthesis data set. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055471 | SEGMENTING AN ANGIOGRAPHY USING AN EXISTING THREE-DIMENSIONAL RECONSTRUCTION - A method for segmenting a two-dimensional angiographic recording of a vessel of a body using a computing apparatus includes providing a three-dimensional reconstruction of the vessel of the body to the computing apparatus. The two-dimensional angiographic recording of the vessel of the body is provided on the computing apparatus. The three-dimensional reconstruction of the vessel of the body is registered with the two-dimensional recording of the vessel of the body. Spatial information of the three-dimensional reconstruction is projected onto the two-dimensional recording, and the two-dimensional recording is segmented using the spatial information projected onto the two-dimensional recording. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055472 | IMAGE ANALYSIS DEVICE AND X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an image analysis device includes a parameter value acquisition unit, a color allocation unit and a time phase image generation unit. The parameter value acquisition unit acquires a parameter value per pixel, on the basis of time variation of pixel values per pixel corresponding to the same region of an object in image data of a plurality of sequential DSA images. The color allocation unit generates a color map in which a (chromatic) color in accordance with the parameter value is allocated per pixel corresponding to the same region of the object. The time phase image generation unit generates color image data of time phase images respectively corresponding to a plurality of time phases, by reflecting information in accordance with pixel values of the DSA images to each pixel of the color map. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055473 | RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEM, RADIOGRAPHIC METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - To quickly detect body movement during radiography and provide a radiographic image less affected by the body movement, a radiographic apparatus includes a detection unit including a first pixel that detects radiation and a second pixel that detects the radiation at a frame rate higher than a frame rate of the first pixel, and a body movement detection unit that, while a subject is irradiated with the radiation, detect body movement of the subject by comparing a plurality of pieces of radiographic data detected by the second pixel with each other. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055474 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM - An X-ray imaging apparatus and an X-ray imaging system including the X-ray imaging apparatus are disclosed. The X-ray imaging apparatus comprises: a rail assembly, a strut assembly, an X-ray imaging assembly mounted on the strut assembly, and a chargeable and dischargeable power supply apparatus mounted on the strut assembly, wherein the power supply apparatus is used for supplying power to the X-ray imaging assembly to generate X-rays and complete X-ray imaging. The X-ray imaging system comprises the above-mentioned X-ray imaging apparatus and a plurality of X-ray receiving apparatuses. The X-ray imaging apparatus can operate in a wide range to meet different X-ray imaging requirements, and the X-ray imaging system can complete X-ray imaging on a large number of patients in a short period of time. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055475 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF X-RAY ENERGY OUTPUTS OF MEDICAL X-RAY GENERATORS - A method for continuously evaluating an X-ray unit. The method includes placing an X-ray sensor converter having a photo diode and a scintillation crystal in a path of an X-ray beam emitted by the X-ray unit, using the X-ray sensor converter to convert an X-ray beam energy into an electric signal, providing an amplifier connected to the X-ray sensor converter, conveying the electric signal from the X-ray sensor converter to the amplifier, amplifying the electric signal with the amplifier, and measuring a spectrum of the X-ray tube energy by continuously sampling and quantifying the amplified electric signal. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055476 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRE-SURGICAL BREAST TUMOR LOCALIZATION USING NON-RADIOACTIVE LOCALIZATION MATERIAL - A system and method is provided that includes a method for controlling an ultrasound detector system for localizing a marker seed at least partially composed of a piezoelectric material. The method includes arranging least one marker seed including a piezoelectric material proximate to a region of interest (ROI) in a subject. The method also includes arranging a detector probe including an ultrasound transducer to direct ultrasound pulses into the subject, detect return signals generated by the marker seed in response to receiving the ultrasound pulses, and generate localization data based on the return signals detected. The method further includes utilizing a display communicating a location of the marker seed based on the localization data to locate the marker seed and perform a medical procedure on the ROI in the subject. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055477 | Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Assembly with Integrated Imager - A transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) delivery system includes a sheath, a replacement valve assembly disposed within a distal end of the sheath, and a nose cone proximate the distal end of the sheath. A forward section of the nose cone is configured to facilitate passage of the nose cone through the heart valve. The rear section of the nose cone comprises an imager. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055478 | FOCUSED ULTRASOUND OPERATION APPARATUS - Disclosed is a focused ultrasound operation apparatus that includes: an operation hand piece that includes a handle unit that is used as a handle for a user; a cartridge that includes an ultrasound treatment unit, which generates a focused ultrasound, and has the shape of a circular cylinder or bar, the cartridge being attached to, and detached from, the operation hand piece; a window provided on the cartridge to pass the focused ultrasound generated by the ultrasound treatment unit; and a driver that drives the ultrasound treatment unit to move the ultrasound treatment unit forward and backward. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055479 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for ultrasound imaging detects a region of interest from ultrasound signals of a first imaging mode received along sensing elements of a transducer probe. The sensed data is analyzed and the system responds to the region of interest detection by switching to a secondary imaging mode with the transducer probe at the same position. The transducer probe indexes to a next scan position and sensing and analysis are repeated at each of a number of indexed scan positions. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055480 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device is disclosed, which includes a motor drive device that is connected to a proximal end of an image diagnosis catheter, and that rotates a drive shaft included in the image diagnosis catheter around an axial direction and moves the drive shaft along the axial direction, and a support unit that supports the motor drive device in a state where the motor drive device is separated in a vertical direction from a laying table on which a subject P is laid. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055481 | COATING-TYPE CONTACT MEDIUM FOR ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS - The coating-type contact medium for ultrasound diagnosis contains silver ion as a silver-based antimicrobial agent, wherein the silver-based antimicrobial agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of silver oxide, ceramic-supported silver, and glass-supported silver, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a viscosity improver and a lubricant. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055482 | ARRAY SONOGRAPHY FOR ESOPHAGEAL CHARACTERIZATION - The present invention relates to devices for detecting esophageal state changes. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lightweight, portable, user-operable device capable of detecting gastroesophageal reflux events. The sonography array can also be used to track the frequency of gastroesophageal reflux events, and can either store or deliver the data either to a practitioner's server or to a user's electronic device. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055483 | Methods and Systems for Ultrasound Controls - An ultrasound probe is provided including a probe body with a sensing face arranged to be held in contact with a patient by a user. The probe provides a plurality of groups of control elements located on two or more exterior surfaces of the probe body sufficiently close to the distal end of the probe such that a user can interact with the control elements while maintaining the scanning position of the ultrasound probe. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055484 | ULTRASONIC PROBE AND ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An ultrasonic probe and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus are disclosed. The ultrasonic probe includes a vibration generator for transferring sound beneficial to a fetus so as to transmit the sound signal to the fetus more efficiently than a conventional ultrasonic probe. An ultrasonic probe includes a transducer configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to an object or receive an ultrasonic signal reflected from the object. The ultrasonic probe includes a frame and a vibration generator. The vibration generator is located in the frame, and generates vibration when the ultrasonic probe contacts the object in such a manner that the generated vibration is transferred to a fetus of the object. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055485 | USER INTERFACE AND DISPLAY FOR AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - An ultrasound apparatus has a beamformer, a control logic processor, and a transducer probe configured to direct and detect ultrasound signals. A control panel is in wireless signal communication with the control logic processor. A display monitor is in wireless signal communication with the control logic processor. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055486 | ULTRASOUND SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICE, ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE, AND ULTRASOUND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - Ultrasound signal processing device performing transmission events of transmitting converging ultrasound beams to subject using ultrasound probe having transducer elements, receiving ultrasound reflection from the subject, generating acoustic line signal, and including ultrasound signal processing circuitry configured to operate as: transmitter varying focal point defining position where ultrasound beams converge between transmission events and performing each transmission event; receiver generating, for each transmission event, receive signal sequences for the transducer elements based on ultrasound reflection; and delay-and-sum calculator generating acoustic line signal for each measurement point by performing processing for specifying measurement point signal for each transmission event and performing weighted delay-and-summing of measurement point signals for the transmission events, the processing including identification of transducer element on straight line passing through the measurement point and the focal point and specification of, as the measurement point signal, receive signal for the transducer element from the sequence for the transducer element. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055487 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a calculating unit, an obtaining unit, a determining unit, and a controlling unit. By using a plurality of pieces of three-dimensional ultrasound image data in a time series corresponding to a three-dimensional region including a myocardium of a subject, the calculating unit calculates first movement information indicating a movement of the myocardium by tracking a movement of a region of interest that corresponds to the myocardium and that is set in each of the plurality of pieces of three-dimensional image data. The obtaining unit obtains direction information indicating a direction of a myocardial fiber in the myocardium. The determining unit determines second movement information indicating a movement of the myocardium with respect to the direction of the myocardial fiber, on the basis of the first movement information and the direction information. The controlling unit causes a display unit to display the second movement information. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055488 | Toilet Volatile Organic Compound Analysis System for Urine - An in-toilet urine sampling and measurement system is disclosed. One or more toilet sensors trigger volatilization, measurement, and analysis of volatile compounds in a urine sample. Volatile urine compounds may be concentrated, measured, and analyzed by a measurement system attached to a toilet bowl. A volatilizer system may use heat generated from one or more measurement devices to assist in volatilization of the urine sample. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055489 | BIOMATERIAL COLLECTION SYSTEM - A system for hands-free collection of biomaterials, such as urine, in a vessel disposed below a closable port, the vessel being sealable by an at least partially automated sealing mechanism, the sealed vessel being transferable to a storage area. In general terms this application is directed to a hands-free, biomaterial collection system that is it least partially automated. In one aspect, a biomaterial collection system comprises a biomaterial capture area including a port, a collection area disposed below the capture area, a vessel disposed in the collection area and aligned with the port, and a sealing mechanism disposed in the collection area for sealing the vessel. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055490 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PREGNANCY PLAN - A device for managing pregnancy plan includes an ovulation tester configured to test whether an ovulation has taken place and provide a result of a ovulation test, and a mobile terminal configured to provide information related to ovulation to a user, wherein the mobile terminal includes a display, a memory configured to store basic information related to ovulation including at least recent start date of menstruation, and a processor configured to receive the result from the ovulation tester, to determine at least one of a predicted ovulation date and a ovulation date based on at least one of the basic information and the result, to determine a predicted fertility period therefrom, and to display the predicted fertility period on the display. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055491 | Excreta-Sampling and Chilling Toilet - An excreta-sampling toilet is disclosed which includes a bowl, a processing apparatus, and a chiller. The bowl separates excreta into solid excreta and liquid excreta. The processing apparatus then processes the solid excreta into a solid excreta sample, including metering it by weight or volume and storing it in containers. The chiller lowers the temperature of the sample, which is stored to await analysis. A metered liquid excreta sample is also stored and chilled in separate storage containers. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055492 | SUPPORT BODY, BODY FLUID COLLECTION SET, AND BODY FLUID COLLECTION METHOD - Disclosed are a support body, a body fluid collection set, and a body fluid collection method that can easily support a body fluid collection sheet even by a non-physician. The support body | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055493 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REDUCING THE SOUND PROFILE OF BIOPSY DEVICES - A device and method for dampening a biopsy device externally or internally. One variation of the external dampening device includes a flexible sleeve provided to cover external surfaces of the biopsy device. The dampening device may also include a device to cover the entire device externally, wherein only a needle portion is exposed. Further in another aspect, a spring constant or spring property of the springs used in the biopsy device may be altered to decrease the noise emitted from the biopsy device. A device and method is also disclosed for dampening a biopsy device internally using an elastic damper at the end portions of any springs that may be used in the biopsy device or at the end of a stroke of certain movable portions inside the biopsy device. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055494 | Biopsy Method and Apparatus - A tissue sampling apparatus and method obtain a sample of tissue from a selected site and place a hemostatic plug at the selected site. The apparatus includes an external needle and an internal needle within the external needle. A chamber in the internal needle is divided by a divider member into a plug compartment for receiving a hemostatic plug, and a sample compartment for receiving a tissue sample. The divider member is resiliently biased into the plug compartment and the internal needle is movable relative to the external needle for admitting the hemostatic plug into the plug compartment and displacing the divider member into the sample compartment, and then closing the chamber. The apparatus then is advanced to the selected site where relative movement between the internal and external needles opens the chamber, allowing the divider member to expel the hemostatic plug from the plug compartment, and admitting a tissue sample into the sample compartment. Subsequent relative movement between the internal and external needles cuts the tissue sample from the surrounding tissue for removal from the selected site upon removal of the apparatus, while the expelled hemostatic plug remains at the site. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055495 | DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TISSUE - A system and method for testing tissue in a patient. An optical probe illuminating the tissue generates reflected light corresponding to the illuminated tissue. A spectrometer and a tissue classification system provide a diagnostic classification. A treatment device delivers treatment to the tissue while the probe is in position to sense the reflected light. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055496 | JUGULAR ACCESS LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE DEVICE - A left atrial appendage closure device system may include an access sheath having a lumen, a delivery sheath slidably disposed within the lumen of the access sheath, and a left atrial appendage closure device slidably disposed within a distal portion of the delivery sheath. The access sheath may include a pre-curved portion adjacent a distal tip of the access sheath. A method of deploying a left atrial appendage closure device may include advancing an access sheath through the superior vena cava and into the right atrium of the heart, advancing a delivery sheath through the access sheath into the left atrium, and deploying the left atrial appendage closure device within the ostium of the left atrial appendage. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055497 | VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE - A vascular closure system is configured to seal an incision in a vessel of the patient's body. The system includes a slider that is moved from an initial position to a deployed position (that is, towards the puncture of the patient body), until the proximal end of the slider exposes a reference marker on an inner tube. This confirms the deployment of the closure element and completely expands or opens or pivots the closure element in the blood vessel. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055498 | Vascular Puncture Sealing Device - A vascular puncture sealing device includes a tube unit and a sealing unit. The tube unit includes an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube includes a first compartment therein. The outer tube includes a second compartment therein. The inner tube is slidably received in the second compartment. The sealing unit is coupled to an end of the inner tube. The sealing unit includes an abutting portion and an expansion portion. The abutting portion includes a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. The abutting portion further includes a through-hole extending from the first face through the second face. The expansion portion includes a chamber intercommunicated with the through-hole of the abutting portion. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055499 | System and Method for Hematoma Formation Prevention - A system and method of performing a procedure for decompression of a spine that includes arranging instrumentalities for performing percutaneous lateral and caudal neural adhesiolysis before or during percutaneous decompression of the spine; and converting high pressure veins to low pressure veins thereby preventing hematoma formation. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055500 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - An external medical device generates a drive signal inductively coupled to an implantable coil from an external coil. A regulator module coupled to the implantable coil generates an output signal in response to the inductively coupled signal and a feedback signal correlated to an amplitude of the inductively coupled signal. A signal generator receives the output signal for generating a therapeutic electrical stimulation signal. The control module adjusts the drive signal in response to the feedback signal to control the electrical stimulation signal. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055501 | POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument including a housing, an endoscopic portion, a shaft portion, and an end effector is disclosed. The endoscopic portion extends distally from the housing and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft portion is selectively connectable to a distal end of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is selectively connectable to a distal end of the shaft portion. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055502 | SURGICAL VISUALIZATION SYSTEM - A surgical device includes a plurality of cameras integrated therein. The view of each of the plurality of cameras can be integrated together to provide a composite image. A surgical tool that includes an integrated camera may be used in conjunction with the surgical device. The image produced by the camera integrated with the surgical tool may be associated with the composite image generated by the plurality of cameras integrated in the surgical device. The position and orientation of the cameras and/or the surgical tool can be tracked, and the surgical tool can be rendered as transparent on the composite image. A surgical device may be powered by a hydraulic system, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference with tracking devices. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055503 | MINIMALLY DISRUPTIVE RETRACTOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR SPINAL SURGERY - This application describes a surgical retractor and related methods for providing access to a surgical target site for the purpose performing minimally invasive spinal fusion across one or more segments of the spinal column. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055504 | LATERAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - Technology disclosed herein relates to retractors and methods of use for surgical procedures, and in particular, spinal surgical procedures. In one embodiment, a surgical retractor includes a pair of pivotable armatures and a translatable armature. A body for supporting the armatures is provided, with a handle connected thereto. The handle includes a first rotary actuator, wherein a rotation of the first rotary actuator moves the pair of pivotable armatures in opposite arcuate directions, and a second rotary actuator, wherein a rotation of the second rotary actuator translates the translatable at nature in a linear direction. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055505 | TISSUE RETRACTOR - A surgical site retractor is configured to retract tissue, such as in an intercostal procedure. The retractor may be formed from non-radiopaque material for improved monitoring via X-ray imaging. The retractor may have a rigid retractor and a soft tissue retractor, where the rigid retractor has a plurality of legs and the soft tissue retractor extends between the legs to prevent soft tissue from extending between said legs. The retractor may have a bendable arm with an implement holder, such as distal cuff or clip adapted to resiliently hold an implement such as a tube of an elongated port-access device. A method involves partly installing the surgical site retractor, expanding the surgical site retractor, deploying the surgical implement from outside the body through the incision and into the patient, resiliently capturing the implement with the holder of the arm, and bending the arm to hold the implement in a desired position. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055506 | ANCHOR ARRANGEMENT AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SETTING AN ANCHOR ARRANGEMENT - An anchor arrangement is provided for surgical tissue repair, such as in particular for repair of a meniscus tear, having at least one first anchor and one second anchor, which are movable along a hollow needle for placement on a tissue to be repaired and connected to each other via a seam element. The first anchor and the second anchor each extend between a distal end and a proximal end and form a guide surface on the outside thereof for contacting an inside of a hollow needle at least in part. In addition, there are deflectors on the anchors, via which a torque can be applied at least in part to the anchors during or after setting. At least one of the anchors has at least two anchor sections, which are movable relative to each other and which can be pivoted relative to each other between a folded position, in which the guide surface spans a cross-section deviating from a circular profile, and an unfolded position. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055507 | SURGICAL FIXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - This disclosure relates to surgical fixation systems and methods. A surgical fixation system can include a fixation device, a loop connected to the fixation device, a graft carried by the loop, and a reinforcement material. Surgical fixation systems can be used in various tissue reconstruction procedures, including but not limited to, ACL and PCL reconstructions. The graft and the reinforcement material may be tensioned independently of one another to avoid stress shielding the graft. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055508 | TISSUE ANCHOR - A tissue anchor has a body and an eyelet adapted to receive a length of suture, where the eyelet is formed through the tissue anchor off of a longitudinal axis and off of a vertical axis of the body. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055509 | SUTURE CLIPS, DEPLOYMENT DEVICES THEREFOR, AND METHODS OF USE - A device for deploying a suture clip onto a suture can include a proximal handle portion that includes an actuation mechanism. The device can also include an outer shaft defining an inner lumen. A crimping assembly can be at least partially disposed within a distal end of the outer shaft. The crimping assembly can include a plurality of crimping members configured to receive and radially compress a suture clip. The actuating mechanism can be configured to move the plurality of crimping members radially inwardly from a first position, where the crimping members are configured to receive a suture clip, to a second position where the plurality of crimping members are configured to radially compress the suture clip, causing the suture clip to plastically deform and become secured around one or more sutures. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055510 | RETAINER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR - A retainer for assembling tissue thickness compensators to a surgical stapler can comprise a grip, a first surface for supporting a first tissue thickness compensator, a second surface for supporting a second tissue thickness compensator, and clips for aligning and attaching the retainer to the surgical stapler. The clips may align and attach the retainer to a staple cartridge of the surgical instrument. The clips may align the retainer with an anvil of the surgical instrument. An insertion tool may be used in combination with the retainer to insert the retainer into the surgical stapler and to push the tissue thickness compensators against the anvil and/or the staple cartridge of the surgical instrument. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055511 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY - Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055512 | SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical instrument can be provided as described herein. The surgical instrument can include a handle with first and second handle portions. One of the first and second housing portions can include a proximal latch and a proximal latch pin. The proximal latch and proximal latch pin can be configured to lock the first and second housing portions together at proximal ends thereof. One of the first and second housing portions can further include a latch projection, a clamp arm, an over center linkage where the latch projection and over center linkage can be configured to lock the surgical instrument in a closed position when the clamp arm is engaged or in an engaged position. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055513 | TAMPER PROOF CIRCUIT FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT BATTERY PACK - A surgical instrument includes a shaft, an end effector extending distally from the shaft, and a housing extending proximally from the shaft. The housing includes a motor configured to generate at least one motion to effectuate the end effector, and a power source configured to supply power to the surgical instrument, wherein the power source includes a casing, a data storage unit, and a deactivation mechanism configured to interrupt access to data stored in the data storage unit. In addition, the power source includes a battery pack and a deactivation mechanism configured to deactivate the battery pack if the casing is breached. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055514 | CLIP-OVER DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH HEMOSTAT-STYLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A clip-over disposable assembly includes a switch assembly and a disposable body. The disposable body includes a first disposable member, a second disposable member including first and second wall portions, and a third disposable member. The first wall portion defines a first aperture therethrough and a first cavity configured to receive therein a first portion of the switch assembly. The third disposable member includes a third wall portion, wherein a body of the second disposable member and the third wall portion define an opening configured to allow a shaft of a hemostat-style surgical instrument to pass therethrough. The second wall portion and the third wall portion cooperatively define a chamber in communication with the opening and configured to receive therein at least a portion of the shaft of the hemostat-style surgical instrument, wherein the at least a portion of the shaft is received in the chamber from an off-axis position. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055515 | Temporary Aortic Occlusion Device - A temporary aortic occlusion device is disclosed, having an expandable locator portion and an expandable occlusion portion. The expandable locator portion assists a user in determining whether the distal end of the device has been advanced within a patient's aorta, and the occlusion portion is expanded to occlude the patient's aorta, preferably below the renal arteries. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055516 | EMBOLIC COMPOSITIONS - Described herein are compositions comprising, a polymer; a non-physiological solution; and a visualization agent; wherein the polymer is soluble in the non-physiological solution and insoluble at physiological conditions. Methods of preparing the compositions are disclosed as well as methods of using these compositions to treat vascular conditions. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055517 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY - A robotic surgery method includes tracking a position of a surgical tool as it is manually manipulated to perform a procedure. The tool is coupled to a handheld manipulator assembly, and the handheld manipulator assembly includes a handheld portion configured to be manually supported and moved by a user and a tool drive assembly supported by the handheld portion. The manipulator assembly further includes a plurality of elongate structural members coupled between the tool drive assembly and the handheld portion, at least one pivotal link arranged between the tool drive assembly and the plurality of elongate structural members, a plurality of lead screws and actuators supported by the handheld portion, and a controller in communication with the plurality of actuators. The method further includes selectively operating the actuators to move the tool drive assembly relative to the handheld portion based on the tracked position of the tool. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055518 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPACTING DEVICE HAVING A LAUNCHED MASS DELIVERING A CONTROLLED, REPEATABLE & REVERSIBLE IMPACTING FORCE - A motor-driven orthopedic impacting tool is provided for orthopedic impacting in the hips, knees, shoulders and the like. The tool is capable of holding a broach, chisel, or other end effector, which when gently tapped in a cavity with controlled percussive impacts, can expand the size or volume of an opening of the cavity or facilitate removal of the broach, implant, or other surgical implement from the opening. A stored-energy drive mechanism stores potential energy and then releases it to launch a launched mass or striker to communicate a striking force to an adapter in either a forward or reverse direction. The tool may further include a combination anvil and adapter and an energy adjustment mechanism to adjust the striking force the launched mass delivers to the adapter in accordance with a patient profile. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055519 | Multiple Connection Drive Shaft - Disclosed is a system to engage a plurality of tools. In the system a drive shaft and collet may be assembled to engage and disengage, selectively, a plurality of tools. User selection may allow use of a plurality of tools during a procedure or during a plurality of procedures. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055520 | GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BONE FUSION - An apparatus comprises a medial rail having a plurality of openings through the medial rail for receiving pins, screws or wires. An arm is pivotally mounted to the medial rail. The arm has at least a first track on a first side. A post has a connector slidably mounted to the first track of the arm for movement along the first track. A guide is slidably mounted for movement along the post. The guide has at least one opening through it and at least one pin for engaging a bone of a patient. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055521 | METHODS OF FUSING A SACROILIAC JOINT - A method of fusing a sacroiliac joint including: a) approaching a posterior aspect of a sacroiliac joint space with a joint implant including a body extending a length between a distal end and a proximal end; and b) delivering the joint implant into the sacroiliac joint space such that the joint implant passes through an access region defined between a posterior superior iliac spine and a posterior inferior iliac spine, the joint implant being oriented in the sacroiliac joint space such that a portion of the body of the joint implant is positioned within a joint plane of the sacroiliac joint space, and such that the distal end of the joint implant is positioned posteriorly of an anterior boundary of the sacroiliac joint space. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055522 | RETRIEVAL DEVICE - An endoscopic surgical device for retrieving severed tissue or foreign bodies from within a subject is disclosed. The device comprises a support unit and a tissue retrieving net system. The net system is carried by the support unit and may be inserted into the subject through an orifice or small incision and operated to retrieve tissue that has been severed by a conventional method. The net system comprises a net, a net actuator, a net deployment and retrieval assembly for transmitting motion between the net and its actuator. The net system further comprises at least one net connector disposed such that only one connector is within an articulation zone, defined by locations of severe bending of the device during operation. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055523 | UTERINE HEMORRHAGE CONTROLLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An insertable device is designed to control uterine hemorrhaging after birth by facilitating contractile movement of the uterus. An insertable device comprises a tube having a connecting portion and a suction portion and a seal positioned along the length of the connecting portion proximal to the suction portion. Upon insertion of the suction portion and seal into the uterus, the seal abuts a vaginal canal and forms a seal between a vaginal opening and the uterus. The suction portion comprises a first loop having an opening that is oriented away from an interior wall of the uterus when inserted into the uterus. The connecting portion of the tube couples to a pump that when actuated generates a negative pressure within the uterus, resulting in a uniform mechanical stimulus to the uterine wall in order to facilitate tamponade and contractile movement of the tissue. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055524 | MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE POSITION FEEDBACK - A surgical cutting and fastening instrument is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the instrument includes an end effector comprising an elongate channel, a clamping member pivotably connected to the channel, and a moveable cutting instrument for traversing the channel to cut an object clamped in the end effector by the clamping member when the clamping member is in a clamped position. The instrument may also comprise a main drive shaft assembly for actuating the cutting instrument in the end effector, a gear drive train connected to the main drive shaft assembly, and a motor for actuating the gear drive train. The instrument may also includes a closure trigger and a firing trigger, separate from the closure trigger, for actuating the motor when the firing trigger is retracted. Also, the instrument may comprise a mechanical closure system connected to the closure trigger and to the clamping member for causing the clamping member to pivot to the clamped position when the closure trigger is retracted. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055525 | MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE POSITION FEEDBACK - A surgical cutting and fastening instrument is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the instrument includes an end effector comprising an elongate channel, a clamping member pivotably connected to the channel, and a moveable cutting instrument for traversing the channel to cut an object clamped in the end effector by the clamping member when the clamping member is in a clamped position. The instrument may also comprise a main drive shaft assembly for actuating the cutting instrument in the end effector, a gear drive train connected to the main drive shaft assembly, and a motor for actuating the gear drive train. The instrument may also includes a closure trigger and a firing trigger, separate from the closure trigger, for actuating the motor when the firing trigger is retracted. Also, the instrument may comprise a mechanical closure system connected to the closure trigger and to the clamping member for causing the clamping member to pivot to the clamped position when the closure trigger is retracted. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055526 | MOTOR-DRIVEN SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENT WITH TACTILE POSITION FEEDBACK - A surgical cutting and fastening instrument is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the instrument includes an end effector comprising an elongate channel, a clamping member pivotably connected to the channel, and a moveable cutting instrument for traversing the channel to cut an object clamped in the end effector by the clamping member when the clamping member is in a clamped position. The instrument may also comprise a main drive shaft assembly for actuating the cutting instrument in the end effector, a gear drive train connected to the main drive shaft assembly, and a motor for actuating the gear drive train. The instrument may also includes a closure trigger and a firing trigger, separate from the closure trigger, for actuating the motor when the firing trigger is retracted. Also, the instrument may comprise a mechanical closure system connected to the closure trigger and to the clamping member for causing the clamping member to pivot to the clamped position when the closure trigger is retracted. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055527 | PERCUSSIVE SURGICAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - In the context of bone surgery and in particular arthroscopic surgery, there is frequently a need for the application of “percussive force” to the distal end component(s) of a surgical device, i.e., repetitive percutient or striking force analogous to that of a hammer driving a nail. Disclosed herein are mechanisms and methods for automating and/or controlling the application of such a percussive force so as to avoid the present need in the art for a “third hand”. The present invention addresses the significant and long felt need by providing a powered percussive driver device that may be controlled directly by the primary surgeon. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055528 | Method and Device of Male Circumcision and Suture - A male circumcision and suture device includes a glans receiver socket including a glans socket for inserting into an excess foreskin of a patient and a socket shaft extended from the glans socket, an operation housing having a shaft channel extended from a front edge, an annular cutter coaxially coupled at the front edge of the operation housing, a plurality of staples spacedly disposed at the front edge of the operation housing, and two operation handles pivotally coupled at the operation housing to actuate the annular cutter and the staples at the same time. When the operation handles to are concurrently and pivotally actuated, the annular cutter is pushed out of the front edge of the operation housing for removing the excess foreskin of the patient and at the same time, the staples are pushed for applying stitches at a cut area of the excess foreskin of the patient. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055529 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER TECHNIQUES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Disclosed is a method of fabricating an ultrasonic medical device. The method includes machining a surgical tool from a flat metal stock, contacting a face of a first transducer with a first face of the surgical tool, and contacting a face of a second transducer with an opposing face of the surgical tool opposite the first transducer. The first and second transducers are configured to operate in a D31 mode with respect to the longitudinal portion of the surgical tool. Upon activation, the first transducer and the second transducer are configured to induce a standing wave in the surgical tool and the induced standing wave comprises a node at a node location in the surgical tool and an antinode at an antinode location in the surgical tool. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055530 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Disclosed is an ultrasonic medical device that may include a surgical tool having a proximal end, an end effector, and a waveguide between them, a first transducer in mechanical communication with a first face of the surgical tool, and a second transducer in mechanical communication with an opposing face of the surgical tool, opposite the first transducer. The first transducer and the second transducer are configured to operate in a D31 mode with respect to the waveguide of the surgical tool. Another aspect comprises a method of fabricating the ultrasonic medical device, in which the surgical tool is machined from a portion of a flat metal stock so that the surgical tool has a longitudinal axis oriented at an angle with respect to a grain direction of the flat metal stock thereby optimizing an operational characteristic of the surgical tool. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055531 | ELECTRICAL AND THERMAL CONNECTIONS FOR ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - Disclosed is an ultrasonic surgical instrument comprising a transducer base plate, first and second piezoelectric elements positioned on opposite faces of the transducer base plate. The transducer base plate is coupled to a waveguide. The waveguide is electrically coupled to the first and second piezoelectric elements by a conductive adhesive. The first and second piezoelectric elements are electrically coupled to an ultrasonic signal generator through an electrode. A thermal conductor conducts thermal energy away from the first and second piezoelectric elements. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating such an ultrasonic surgical instrument. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055532 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER TO WAVEGUIDE JOINING - Various ultrasonic surgical instruments are disclosed. At least one disclosed surgical instrument includes a waveguide including a blade and a transducer base plate. The transducer base plate coupled to the waveguide to define a joint at an interface between the waveguide and the transducer base plate. The transducer base plate including first and second sides defining corresponding first and second flat faces configured to receive first and second piezoelectric elements. The first and second piezoelectric elements are configured to operate in a D31 mode. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055533 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH REPLACEABLE BLADE HAVING IDENTIFICATION FEATURE - An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, an end effector portion, a data storage component, a reader, and a use control. The shaft assembly extends distally from the body and includes a support portion. The end effector portion is configured to selectively couple with the support portion of the shaft assembly. The data storage component is associated with the end effector portion and contains data uniquely associated with the end effector portion. The reader is adapted to read the data from the data storage component. The use control is adapted to enable operation of the end effector portion if the data meets at least one usage parameter. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055534 | ROTATION FEATURES FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An apparatus comprises a shaft assembly, an ultrasonic blade, and a clamp assembly. The shaft assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide operable to transmit ultrasonic vibrations to the blade. The clamp assembly comprises a clamp arm pivotable toward and away from the blade about a pivot axis, to clamp tissue between the clamp arm and the blade. A rotation feature may provide rotation of the blade relative to the clamp arm about the longitudinal axis of the waveguide. Alternatively, the rotation feature may provide rotation of the clamp arm relative to the blade about the longitudinal axis. The rotation feature may be driven based on pivotal positioning of the clamp arm relative to the blade about the pivot axis. The rotation feature may selectively lock and unlock the angular position of either the blade or the clamp arm about the longitudinal axis at any of a number of predetermined angular positions. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055535 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND TREATMENT METHOD - A medical device for removing an object within a living body lumen includes a rotatable tubular driven shaft having a leading-out hole opening in a proximal portion of the driven shaft, a cutting unit disposed on a distal side of the driven shaft, the cutting unit cutting an object while rotating together with the driven shaft, and a suction tubular body having a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the suction tubular body being located within the driven shaft, the proximal portion of the suction tubular body being located outside the driven shaft and extending in a direction of separating from the driven shaft outward in a radial direction of the driven shaft. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING PRESSURE IN A BODY CAVITY USING A TROCAR - According to one embodiment, a method includes positioning a portion of a trocar into a patient cavity and inserting a surgical instrument into the trocar. The method also includes measuring, by a pressure sensor disposed within the trocar, a pressure within the trocar. The measured pressure is indicative of a pressure in the patient cavity. The method also includes supplying, based at least in part on the measured pressure, an insufflation gas to the patient cavity by providing the insufflation gas through the trocar. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055537 | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING AND MAINTAINING A PORT IN AN UMBILICAL VESSEL - The present invention relates to devices and processes for introducing and maintaining a port in an umbilical vessel and uses thereof. Further the invention relates to kits comprising said device and the uses thereof. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055538 | INTRODUCING TROCAR WITH CRYO-FIXATION OF ACCESS CANNULA - A trocar assembly including an obturator, an access cannula, and a reservoir is provided. The access cannula defines a lumen therethrough configured to selectively receive the obturator. The reservoir is configured to be selectively coupled to the obturator such that the reservoir is in fluid communication with a hollow interior portion of the obturator. An obturator is also provided including an elongate body and a connection point. The elongate body extends between proximal and distal portions and is configured to be received within an access cannula. The elongate body defines a hollow interior portion therein. The connection point is disposed on an exterior portion of the elongate body and is configured to be selectively coupled to a fluid reservoir. Rapid expansion of fluid within the hollow interior portion causes tissue in contact with the access cannula to freeze thereto. A method of performing surgery is also provided. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055539 | VERTEBRAL ABLATION SYSTEM - A system for augmenting spinal vertebrae utilizing a system that increases the bone density of adjacent vertebral bodies is disclosed. This system may be placed in the cranial and/or caudal end positions of the spinal construct to address potential adjacent level failure. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055540 | MULTI-MOVEMENT COSMETIC DEVICE - A multi-movement cosmetic assembly includes a housing defining an interior; a drive system disposed within the housing; a sleeve received within the housing; and a drive shaft positioned in the sleeve. The drive system is operably coupled to the sleeve and the drive shaft such that actuation of the drive system causes (i) the sleeve to move laterally back and forth to oscillate relative to the housing, and (ii) the drive shaft to rotate relative to the housing. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055541 | Method and Apparatus For Force Redistribution in Articular Joints - Pathologies of joints arising from improper force distributions are addressed by displacement of targeted connective and muscle tissues surrounding the joint in order to realign force vectors and alter moment arms loading the joint. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055542 | POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE AND SYSTEM OF AN INSTRUMENT AND A POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - A bone anchoring device includes a receiving part having a first end with an end surface, a second end, a recess at the first end for receiving a rod, and a flexible head receiving portion at the second end for pivotably holding a head of a bone anchoring element, and a clamping ring positionable around the head receiving portion and movable from a first position where the head is pivotable relative to the receiving part, to a second position where the clamping ring exerts a radial force onto the head receiving portion to lock the head. The receiving part further includes a first engagement structure at or adjacent the end surface extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the receiving part, such that a width of the receiving part including the first engagement structure is at least as wide as a maximum width of the clamping ring. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055543 | Pedicle Screw Fixation System and Method for Use of Same - A pedicle screw fixation system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tulip is provided for holding a head of a pedicle screw substantially along a longitudinal axis. The tulip includes opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots aligned along a transverse axis. A rod is received by the opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots. A coupling collar includes a plurality of resilient fingers circumferentially disposed therearound such that a snap fit engagement with the head of the pedicle screw formed. The coupling collar includes a first deformable face operable for contact with the rod. A set screw is for adapted for driving engagement through the tulip along the longitudinal axis such that a second deformable face is positioned for contact with the rod. The first and second deformable faces conform to the shape of the rod in response to forceful engagement therewith. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055544 | Spinal Cross-Connector and Method for Use of Same - A spinal cross-connector for connection between adjacent first and second rods and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a coupling member including a bar extends from a body portion opposite to and in longitudinal axial alignment with a c-shaped arm. A second coupling member which includes a rack extends from a body portion opposite to and in longitudinal axial alignment with a another c-shaped arm. The rack is superposed in a selectively adjustable overlapping mechanical engagement with the bearing surface. Each c-shaped arm includes an arcuate extension extending substantially parallel to the bar to define a gripping pocket. A set screw includes a conical profile that extends substantially perpendicular to the arcuate extension. The advance of the set screw is operable to urge the rod into pressing contact with the gripping pocket to secure the rod therein. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055545 | INSTRUMENT FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING A HEAD OF A BONE ANCHOR IN A POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - An instrument for locking and unlocking a head of a bone anchor relative to a receiving part of a polyaxial bone anchoring device includes a tube assembly with an inner tube and an outer tube at least partially around the inner tube, and an actuator assembly including an actuating mechanism movable from a first orientation to a second orientation to displace the inner tube and the outer tube relative to one another between a first axial position configured to unlock the bone anchoring device such that the head is pivotable relative to the receiving part, and a second axial position configured to lock the head. The actuator assembly is adjustable between a first configuration where the tube assembly assumes the first axial position when the actuating mechanism is moved, and a second configuration where the tube assembly assumes the second axial position when the actuating mechanism is moved. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055546 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD - The invention relates to a medical instrumentation with a navigation system which comprises an optical detection unit comprising a camera, and a data processing unit coupled to the detection unit, with a medical article and with a marking device which is held directly or indirectly on the article and is positioned in a defined spatial arrangement in relation thereto, or which marking device is comprised by or formed by the article, the location and orientation of the marking device being determinable with the navigation system, it being possible for at least one image of the marking device and the article to be taken by means of the detection unit and for the position and shape of the article to be determined by the data processing unit on the basis of an image. The invention also relates to a method for determining the shape of a medical article. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055547 | FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE ORTHOPAEDIC DEVICE HAVING EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS - In one general aspect, an orthopaedic fixation device includes an inner core and shaft formed of a multi-layered, fiber-reinforced composite. A sensing element is embedded within the multi-layered, fiber-reinforced composite. | 2018-03-01 |
| 20180055548 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING BONE FRACTURES - According to one embodiment, a bone fixation system includes a plate having a first opening a beam configured to traverse through the first opening and reside proximate to a subchondral fragment of bone in an installed position. The beam may be operable to rotate about an axis of rotation proximate to the first opening and reposition the subchondral fragment of bone. | 2018-03-01 |
