14th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140094748 | APPARATUS EXTRACTING MOTHER'S MILK - There is provided an apparatus extracting mother's milk. More detailedly, the apparatus extracting mothers' milk is provided in order that not only may reverse of mother's milk extracted during extracting mother's milk through an extract apparatus toward an Extract Hose at a pressrue generator be completely discluded by a Pumping Film for preventing reverse, but also repetitive pumpings of a Pumping Film for preventing reverse may be easily carried out. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094749 | QUICK RELEASE PLUNGER - A syringe system and components thereof are disclosed. The system may include a syringe body having a hollow lumen, a proximal open end, and a distal end. The syringe body may be configured to house a fluid therein. The syringe system may further include a plunger positioned in the hollow lumen of the syringe body, forming a seal with an inner wall of the syringe body. The plunger may include a removable piston having a shaft extending from the distal end towards the proximal open end, a stopper removably connected to a distal portion of the shaft, and at least one coupler attached to the distal portion of the shaft. The stopper may be configured to slidably move within the hollow lumen to facilitate movement of the fluid within the syringe body. The coupler may be configured to facilitate removal and attachment of the stopper from the piston. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094750 | Prophylactic Bactericidal Medical Device - A medical implant system is described for inhibiting infection associated with a joint prosthesis implant. An inventive system includes an implant body made of a biocompatible material which has a metal component disposed on an external surface of the implant body. A current is allowed to flow to the metal component, stimulating release of metal ions toxic to microbes, such as bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and viruses. One detailed system is completely surgically implantable in the patient such that no part of the system is external to the patient while the system is in use. In addition, externally controlled devices are provided which allow for modulation of implanted components. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094751 | Retention Component for Placement of Enteral Feeding Tubes - The present disclosure provides an innovative retention element for use with feeding tubes for placement in a gastric lumen, desirably under direct visualization using an endoscope. The retention balloon has a shape with a recessed or concave center that provides space to accommodate the distal end of inserted feeding tubes. The retention balloon may be conical, square and half spherical and holds the stomach against the inner abdominal wall. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094752 | Guide Device for Intraocular Injection - Described is a guide device for intraocular injection comprising a base plate having an inner surface and an outer surface, a handle formed on the outer surface, and a hole formed in the base plate and extending through the inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface is adapted to contact an eye ball. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094753 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM, AN INFUSION PUMP UNIT AND AN INFUSION PUMP - An infusion pump unit includes a housing sized to allow the pump unit to be carried as a portable unit. The housing contains a controllable pumping system for pumping fluid. The pump actuator is lighter, smaller, quieter and less power consuming. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094754 | TELESCOPING PISTON DRIVE FOR MEDICAL INFUSION DEVICE - Described is a drive mechanism for a drug infusion pump. In one embodiment, an in-line drive mechanism is provided that includes a motor operatively coupled to a lead screw, which is configured to engage a piston. The piston includes a cavity to receive the motor and the lead screw such that the lead screw and at least a portion of the motor are substantially contained within the piston cavity when the piston is in a retracted position. In one embodiment, the motor rotates a drive shaft is configured to turn a mechanism comprising a piston, a lead screw, and a housing that cooperate to extend telescopically to drive a plunger into a medicament cartridge, thereby expelling fluid. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094755 | MONITORING THE OPERATING HEALTH OF A FORCE SENSOR IN A FLUID INFUSION DEVICE - A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a housing, a drive motor assembly in the housing, a force sensor, and an electronics module. The drive motor assembly regulates delivery of fluid by actuating a piston of a fluid reservoir, and the force sensor generates output levels in response to force imparted thereto during, for example, fluid delivery operations. The electronics module processes the output levels of the force sensor to assess the operating health of the force sensor, to check for occlusions in the fluid delivery path, and to monitor the seating status of the fluid reservoir. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094756 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR AN INSERTION SET AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined or variable angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094757 | MEDICATED MODULE WITH LOCK FEATURE - A medicated 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 medicated module containing a single dose of a secondary medicament and where both medicaments are delivered through a hollow needle. The medicated module is initially in a locked state until attached to a drug delivery where interaction of the cartridge holder with the module bypass housing changes the module to a triggerable state. The medicated 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 when the module is in the triggerable state. The needle guard prevents accidental needle sticks before and after an injection, and locks after removal from the injection site. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094758 | Needle Assembly Cover - Described is a needle assembly system comprising a needle assembly including a needle and a needle support, and a cover including a distal portion adapted to house at least a distal end of the needle and a proximal portion adapted to house the needle support. The proximal portion includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first inner diameter substantially equal to an outer diameter of the needle support and the second portion has a second inner diameter greater than the diameter of the needle support. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094759 | EYE DROP APPLICATOR AND DROP TRANSFER METHOD - A handheld applicator designed to transfer a liquid drop of ophthalmic medicament into a human eye. The basic structure comprises a finger grip section and a drop retainer section, preferably connected to the grip section with an extension. The device is made from an elastomeric material that will allow for the safe transfer of a liquid drop into the eye. A drop dispensed from a container is placed onto the drop retainer section of the device where the surface tension provides drop adhesion. The user may administer the drop, without having to tilt the head, while maintaining an eyeglass assisted view into a mirror. Application of the drop occurs from the peripheral line of vision. When contact is made to the eye, surface tension is relieved and the drop safely transfers into the eye. The same applicator may have a drop retainer section with a different structure on each side. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094760 | Waste Management System - A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member, a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member, a first connector, and a proximal end opening biased in a sealed position. The waste collection device includes a second connector and an opening biased in a sealed position. Securing the first connector to the second connector enables transitioning the proximal end opening of the waste transport device and the waste collection device opening to unsealed positions. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094761 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY DRESSING - A wound dressing suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy system includes a cover layer adapted to establish a reservoir over a wound in which a negative pressure may be maintained. The cover layer includes an opening therein through which atmospheric gasses and wound exudates may pass through the cover layer. A vacuum port is affixed to the cover layer, and establishes a substantially fluid tight seal about the opening in the cover layer. The vacuum port includes a hollow interior in fluid communication with the opening in the cover layer and a connector to facilitate connection to a vacuum source. A packing member is affixed to the cover layer, to provide a wound dressing that may be applied in a single step process. The packing member is adapted to fill the wound and support the cover layer when a negative pressure is applied to the reservoir. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094762 | STABILIZED ADHESIVES AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed herein are novel stabilizers for thermoplastic oil-modified alkyd resins. It has now been found that such stabilizers can greatly increase the stability of alkyd resins against melt viscosity variations after thermal aging. The alkyd resins can be used as the predominant component of a hot melt adhesive which can be employed for instance as a construction adhesive in the manufacture of disposable absorbent articles. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094763 | REDUCTION OF GALECTIN-3 LEVELS BY PLASMAPHERESIS - The invention is directed to the removal of serum gal-3 from circulation by plasmapheresis using gal-3 binding agents in either a fixed bed, or in a form easily removed, such as by being complexed with magnetic particles. This method, on its own, brings a sharp reduction and relief from the inflammation and fibroses that can be induced by circulating gal-3. The process may be combined with the administration of gal-3 binding agents, such as modified citrus pectin, to further lower unbound gal-3 levels, to the point where gal-3 in the tissues may be addressed. This method may also be combined with removal of TNF receptors to provide an effective treatment for cancer. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094764 | PROCESSING PROGRAM DATA FOR MEDICAL PUMPS - An apparatus for maintaining a library of program data for medical pumps, the apparatus comprising: memory loaded with a database, the database including a plurality of program data records and a plurality of data key records, each program data record containing a set of program data items, at least some of the program data items included in the database for controlling operation of a medical pump, each data key record containing a data key and each data key identifying one of the data program records; a database management system programmed to link a data key to a set of program data; and a scanner in data communication with the database management system, the database management system being further programmed to receive a code scanned by the scanner, save the code in a data key record, and link the code to a set of program data, the code being a data key. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094765 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH PLURAL DOSAGE SETTING WINDOWS - An injection device ( | 2014-04-03 |
20140094766 | Activity Sensing Techniques for an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a wearable infusion pump system can include a pump device having a drive system to dispense a medicine to a user, an activity sensor that detects a possible change in an activity level of the user, and a controller to activate the drive system to dispense the medicine to the user. The controller device can query the user to indicate whether a detected activity level of the user represents an actual change in the activity level of the user. The controller device can alter the medicine dispensing schedule based on the user indicated changes in activity level. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094767 | IMPLANT INSERTION SYSTEM - A needle shell is inserted through skin with a needle insert within the needle shell occluding an insertion end of the needle shell. The needle insert is withdrawn from the needle shell and an implant tube is inserted into the needle shell and below the skin. An implant insertion rod is inserted into the needle shell to implant an implant below the skin. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094768 | Movable magnet for magnetically guided catheter - A catheter is disclosed having a flexible tubing with a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter comprising at least one movable magnet provided within the distal end of the flexible tubing. A control mechanism is operable to selectively activate the at least one movable magnet from the proximal end of the flexible tubing. The at least one movable magnet is responsive to an external magnetic field to position and guide the distal end of the flexible tubing within a body of a patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094769 | GAS-PRESSURED MEDICATION DELIVERY SERVICE - The present invention relates to medical devices and particularly to a medication delivery device for self-injection of a medication, or for healthcare professionals to administer a medication. In one embodiment, a medication delivery device utilizes a source of gas pressure to deploy a needle, deliver a desired amount of medication through the needle, and retract the needle for disposal. Fluid flow paths from the source of gas pressure communicate the gas pressure to the needle and to the medication in order to accomplish these steps. In one embodiment, a valve is positioned to open and close the flow of the pressurized gas to the needle and the flow of the medication to the needle, so that the valve can be operated to deploy the needle and deliver the medication through the needle when the user is ready for the injection. The valve can also be operated to retract the needle when the dose is complete. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094770 | DRUG-DELIVERY PUMP WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention utilize a closed-loop feedback control system to ensure accurate drug delivery. This control system may, for example, utilize a flow sensor to measure the volume of delivery and an intelligent control algorithm to anticipate and compensate for overdoses and underdoses. Feedback control systems in accordance herewith can be applied to any piston- or plunger-driven pump system utilizing sensors that measure flow directly or indirectly. In some embodiments, adjustments are made during a “priming” stage when liquid is pumped through the internal fluid path but does not exit the pump. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094771 | DRUG-DELIVERY PUMP WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention utilize a closed-loop feedback control system to ensure accurate drug delivery. This control system may, for example, utilize a flow sensor to measure the volume of delivery and an intelligent control algorithm to anticipate and compensate for overdoses and underdoses. Feedback control systems in accordance herewith can be applied to any piston- or plunger-driven pump system utilizing sensors that measure flow directly or indirectly. In some embodiments, adjustments are made based on the flow “tail” that occurs in a piston- or plunger-type pump as relaxation of the plunger material continues to push fluid out of the drug reservoir; this residual flow eventually ceases after the plunger returns to its natural state. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094772 | Methods for Detecting Failure States in a Medicine Delivery Device - A fluid medicament delivery device includes a patient attachment unit, containing the fluid medicament, and an indicator unit adapted to be detachably coupled to the patient attachment unit. A method for monitoring the fluid medicament includes independently setting a flow rate of a fluid medicament with the patient attachment unit. A pressure and/or a flow rate of the fluid medicament is sensed with a sensor located in a separate indicator unit in a sensing mode. A status of the fluid medicament delivery device is determined based at least in part on the pressure and/or the flow rate. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094773 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable length catheter is disclosed. In some embodiments, the catheter is configured for use with a hub configured to couple to an end of the catheter. A cutting tool and/or a flaring tool may further be provided in connection with the catheter. In some embodiments, these tools are coupled to a hub member. The catheter may be configured such that a user, for example a medical practitioner, may cut the catheter to a desired size as part of a therapy or other procedure. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094774 | Guidewire Extension System for a Catheter Placement Device - An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a patient's body is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. Guidewire and catheter advancement assemblies are also disclosed. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094775 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline, are provided. One embodiment includes internal and external clamshells. Internal clamshell halves pressure seal to the bloodline connector, and form outwardly extending barbs. The external clamshell opens rotatably about at least one hinge and includes inwardly facing threads that catch the outer barbs of the internal clamshell. After a user connects the catheter or fistula needle to the bloodline, the user closes the internal clamshell about the bloodline connector. Then, the user closes the external clamshell about the internal clamshell, causing the inwardly facing barbs of the external clamshell to engage the outwardly facing barbs of the internal clamshell. Such engagement prevents axial movement of the bloodline connector relative to the external clamshell. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094776 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH AUTOMATED SUBSTANCE COMBINING FEATURE - An injection device for automatically combining two substances, including a body and a cartridge displaceably disposed within the body having a first chamber for containing a first substance, a second chamber for containing a second substance, a first stopper displaceably disposed within the cartridge separating the first and second chambers, a second stopper displaceably disposed within the cartridge defining an end of the second chamber. The device also includes a needle hub displaceably disposed within the body having threads thereon for connecting a pen needle to the injection device. The device additionally includes a plunger displaceably disposed within the body, a biasing member, a sleeve, biased by the biasing member and communicating the bias to the plunger, and an activation button radially displaceable with respect to the body to selectively release the sleeve to drive the plunger and automatically mix the first and second substances. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094777 | DUAL PURPOSE BALLOON CATHETERS - Enhanced dual purpose systems enable dilating of at least a lesion within a blood vessel and providing an anti-proliferative medicament in a non-attached form directly into the lumen of the vessel. Likewise provided is the ability to stop blood flow to prevent wash-out of the medicament during dwell time within the body lumen, and the ability to remove the medicament after the dwell time of the device to prevent unwanted exposure of the same within the body. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094778 | Shape Memory Medical Device and Methods of Use - A method of treating a patient includes providing a guidewire having an elongate body defining a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate body including a shapeable portion disposed proximate the proximal end, the shapeable portion being malleable so as to be shaped into a shape and remain in the shape until reshaped. The distal end of the elongate body is advanced into a vasculature of the patient. The shapeable portion of the elongate body is shaped into a first shape that prevents advancement of the guidewire further into the vasculature of the patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094779 | VIBRATION IMPARTING DEVICE - The present invention discloses a vibration imparting device having an attachment mechanism | 2014-04-03 |
20140094780 | Wetting apparatus with releasable locked clamp - A wetting apparatus for medical devices that can be inserted in the human body has a film pouch comprising a first chamber for accommodating the medical device and a second chamber in which a wetting agent is disposed, wherein the first chamber and the second chamber are separated from one another by a clamp attached to the outside of the film pouch. The wetting apparatus is an improvement on known devices, and facilitates a liquid-tight seal and ensures easy handling. To this end, the clamp comprises two interlocking strips between which the film pouch is enclosed, wherein one of the strips includes a groove that forms an undercut and the second strip forms a rib complementary to the groove. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094781 | Multifunctional Surgical Instrument With Flexible End Effector Tools - A surgical tool having proximal and distal ends and adapted to transverse a curved passageway comprises an end effector disposed on the distal end of the surgical tool, the end effector having a first body section and a second body section and a releasable connector joining the end effector first body section with the end effector second body section. The connector is operable to reversibly engage the first and second end effector body sections in a first fixed position and in a second movable position. The surgical tool further comprises an actuation device for moving the first and second end effector body sections from the first fixed position to the second movable position. The end effector is adapted to maneuver through a larger radius of curvature in the second movable position than in the first fixed position. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094782 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING SHAFT INCLUDING INTERNAL TORQUE-TRANSMISSION MEMBER - The present invention relates to a minimally invasive surgical instrument having a shaft including an internal torque transmission member. According to one aspect of the present invention, the minimally invasive surgical instrument comprises a shaft, and an end effector connected to one end of the shaft. The shaft has at least one curved portion, and the at least one curved portion can transmit torque for operating the end effector in a rolling direction by means of a torque-transmission member therein. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094783 | OPHTHALMIC LASER TREATMENT APPARATUS - An ophthalmic laser treatment apparatus includes: an irradiation optical system including an optical scanner for two-dimensionally scanning spots of a treatment laser beam and an aiming beam on eye tissue; a control unit to control the irradiation optical system to irradiate the treatment beam to a spot position based on an irradiation pattern of spots for treatment beam irradiation and based on an aiming rule associated with the irradiation pattern to irradiate the aiming beam to indicate the treatment beam spot position; and a movement unit to move an irradiation position of each beam. The control unit irradiates the treatment beam to a sequence of spots from a n-th position to a m-th position in association with the irradiation pattern, and then controls the movement unit and irradiates the aiming beam based on the aiming rule to a position different from the spot position just irradiated by the treatment beam. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094784 | SEMI-AUTOMATED OPHTHALMIC PHOTOCOAGULATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - An ophthalmic treatment system of an embodiment is used for performing therapy on target tissue in a patient's eye. The ophthalmic treatment system comprises, a light source, a delivery system, an obtaining means, a setting means and control electronics. The light source is configured to produce treatment light. The delivery system is configured to deliver the treatment light to the patient's eye. The obtaining means is configured to obtain information acquired by capturing the patient's eye. The setting means is used for setting a position in the patient's eye by using the information obtained by the obtaining means. The control electronics is configured to control the delivery system based on the position set by the setting means. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094785 | SEMI-AUTOMATED OPHTHALMIC PHOTOCOAGULATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - An ophthalmic treatment system of an embodiment is used for performing therapy on target tissue in a patient's eye. The ophthalmic treatment system comprises a light source, a delivery system, a storage device, an adjusting means, a display device. The light source is configured to produce treatment light. The delivery system is configured to deliver the treatment light to the patient's eye. The storage device is configured to store a treatment template that identifies target tissue within the patient's eye. The adjusting means is configured for adjusting a treatment pattern included in the treatment template. The display device is configured to display information indicating the treatment pattern included in the treatment template and display information indicating the treatment pattern that has been adjusted by the adjusting means. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094786 | MEDICAL DEVICES FOR THERMALLY TREATING TISSUE - A medical device for treating tissue includes a tissue-contacting surface and a solid state heating element that is thermally coupled to the tissue-contacting surface. The solid state heating element is configured to generate heat to thermally treat tissue. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094787 | FLEXIBLE RENAL NERVE MODULATION DEVICE - Renal nerve modulation devices and methods for making and using renal nerve ablation devices are disclosed. An example renal nerve modulation device may include elongate catheter shaft having a distal portion. One or more tubular shafts may be disposed within the catheter shaft. Each of the tubular shafts may include a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending therebetween. Each of the tubular shafts may also include a slotted portion having a plurality of slots formed therein. The slots may define a preferential zone of bending in a predetermined direction. Each of the tubular shafts may also an actuation member that is configured to shift the tubular shaft between a first configuration and a bent configuration. An ablation member may be coupled to the distal portion. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094788 | THERMAL ABLATION PROBE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A thermal ablation probe is described having one or more sensors for sensing at least one tissue parameter, such as temperature, fluctuation in temperature change, and/or rate of temperature change. The thermal ablation probe includes an elongated shaft and a head portion at a distal end of the elongated shaft. The head portion includes a sensing system having the one or more sensors for sensing the at least one tissue parameter. The head portion further includes one or more antennas configured to apply energy to tissue. The proximal end of the thermal ablation probe is configured for removable engagement with a thermal ablation system. The one or more sensors of the sensing system form at least one thermal ablation probe array or sensing platform. The thermal ablation probe array(s) can be in operative communication with a control system of the thermal ablation system for controlling the operation of the thermal ablation system in accordance with the at least one tissue parameter. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094789 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL DETECTION OF TISSUE CONTACT - An electrosurgical system includes an energy applicator adapted to direct energy to tissue, an electrosurgical power generating source, and a surface-contact detection device. The surface-contact detection device is operably associated with the energy applicator. The surface-contact detection device is communicatively-coupled to the electrosurgical power generating source. The surface-contact detection device includes at least one optical transmitter to generate optical signals, a lens member configured to reflect optical signals generated by the optical transmitter when the lens member is disposed in contact with tissue, and at least one optical receiver to receive optical signals reflected by the lens member. The electrosurgical power generating source is adapted to transmit energy to the energy applicator when it is determined that the lens member is disposed in contact with tissue. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094790 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft, with components arranged in the shaft. The elongated shaft is slightly curved. Arranged on a proximal end of the surgical instrument is an actuation device in the form of a lever mechanism and rotary knob. A force transmission element in the form of a plastic hollow section is arranged in the shaft. The force transmission element is a plastic section designed for transmitting compressive and tensile forces. The plastic section is provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending channels. Therefore, the plastic section does not only serve as a force transmission element, but electric lines and a pull-push shaft may additionally extend in the channels. The longitudinal channels may be used for supplying cooling media for the electrodes or the thermo-fusion device or for feeding agents promoting wound repair. The plastic section is electrically insulating, so that the risk of short-circuits is reduced. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094791 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING ARTERIOVENOUS (AV) FISTULAS - A system for creating an arteriovenous (AV) fistula comprises a vessel access sheath having a hollow interior and an exit port, a side access needle catheter configured to fit within the hollow interior of the sheath, a needle configured to be inserted into a blood vessel through the side access needle catheter, a toggle delivery catheter configured to fit within the hollow interior of the sheath, and a toggle apparatus configured to be delivered into a vessel through the toggle delivery catheter. The toggle apparatus comprises a shaft and a toggle member pivotably attached to a distal end of the shaft. A source of RF energy or resistive heat energy may be provided for application to the toggle member and/or to a heater insert in the toggle delivery catheter, for the purpose of creating the fistula. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094792 | HEAT-SENSITIVE OPTICAL PROBES - A method of directing energy to tissue includes the initial steps of determining target tissue location and/or target tissue margins, positioning an ablation device for delivery of energy to target tissue, and positioning one or more heat-sensitive optical probes into a tissue region to be monitored. Each heat-sensitive optical probe is adapted to utilize spectral properties of light to access one or more optical fiber portions of the heat-sensitive optical probe in response to heat. The method also includes the steps of applying energy to the ablation device, continuing ablation while size and/or position of ablated zone which received heat above a threshold value is displayed on a monitor using one or more electrical signals generated by the one or more heat-sensitive optical probes, determining whether the ablated zone displayed on the monitor is larger than the target tissue margins, and terminating ablation if it is determined that the ablated zone displayed on the monitor is larger than the target tissue margins. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094793 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEAT-SENSITIVE AGENT APPLICATION - A method of directing energy to tissue includes the initial steps of determining target tissue location and/or target tissue margins, positioning an ablation device for delivery of energy to target tissue, and introducing a material having a shape into a tissue region to be monitored. The material is adapted to change echogenic properties in response to heat. The method also includes the steps of applying energy to the ablation device, monitoring the material on a monitor, determining an echogenic response of the material, and terminating ablation if it is determined that the echogenic response of the material is outside a predetermined target tissue threshold. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094794 | ELECTRO-THERMAL DEVICE - An electro-thermal apparatus configured to treat tissue is provided. The electro-thermal apparatus including an electrosurgical cable configured to couple to an electrosurgical energy source. The electrosurgical cable includes supply and return lines that are wound in a double helix arrangement around a dielectric insulator within the electrosurgical cable. An electro-thermal element is provided at a distal end of the electrosurgical cable. The electro-thermal element is in electrical communication with the supply and return lines via corresponding first and second conductive traces. The first and second conductive traces have a patterned geometry and resistivity configured to convert electrical energy provided by the supply and return lines to thermal energy for treating tissue. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094795 | ENERGY-BASED MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical device includes an energy-generating unit configured to produce energy for conduction through tissue to treat tissue. Waste heat produced by the energy-generating unit during energy production is conducted to tissue to facilitate treating tissue. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING RESONANCE PHASING FOR MEASURING IMPEDANCE - A return electrode monitoring (REM) system for an electrosurgical system is disclosed. The REM system includes circuit components or circuitry for monitoring the magnitude of an interrogation or drive signal, and one or more electrode pads including one or more pairs of split electrode pads. The REM system, while sweeping an interrogation signal over or across a frequency range, monitors the magnitude of the interrogation signal. The REM system determines if there is a frequency shift in the interrogation signal. If there is a frequency shift, the REM system determines the frequency shift and uses it to calculate a reactance value of the impedance. The complex impedance can then be determined. The complex impedance, or at least the reactance value, can be used to determine the capacitive coupling between the patient and pad interface. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094797 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL DETECTION OF TISSUE CONTACT - A method of directing energy to tissue includes the initial step of positioning an energy applicator for delivery of energy to target tissue. The energy applicator is provided with a surface-contact detection device including one or more optical transmitters and one or more optical receivers. The energy applicator is operably associated with an electrosurgical power generating source. The method also includes the steps of determining whether a radiating portion of the energy applicator is disposed in contact with the target tissue based on a determination of whether optical signals generated by the one or more optical transmitters result in reflected optical signals received at the one or more optical receivers, and if it is determined that the radiating portion of the energy applicator is disposed in contact with tissue, transmitting energy from the electrosurgical power generating source through the radiating portion to the target tissue. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094798 | SINGLE ACTION TISSUE SEALER - An endoscopic bipolar forceps includes a housing and a shaft, the shaft having an end effector assembly at its distal end. The end effector assembly includes two jaw members for grasping tissue therebetween. The jaw members are adapted to connect to an electrosurgical energy source which enable them to conduct energy through the tissue to create a tissue seal. A drive assembly is disposed within the housing which moves the jaw members. A switch is disposed within the housing which activates the electrosurgical energy. A knife assembly is included which is advanceable to cut tissue held between the jaw members. A movable handle is connected to the housing. Continual actuation of the movable handle engages the drive assembly to move the jaw members, engages the switch to activate the electrosurgical energy source to seal the tissue, and advances the knife assembly the cut the tissue disposed between the jaw members. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094799 | SELECTIVELY DEFORMABLE ABLATION DEVICE - In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an ablation apparatus includes a proximal body portion, a shaft extending distally from the proximal body portion, the shaft being selectively deformable utilizing at least one deformation system between a first position wherein the shaft is straight an a second position wherein the shaft is bent, the at least one deformation system configured to retain the shaft in each of the first and second positions, and at least one electrode disposed at least partially within the shaft, the electrode movable with the shaft upon movement of the shaft between the first and second positions. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094800 | HERNIA REPAIR SYSTEM - A hernia repair system includes a surgical mesh, one or more electrosurgical instruments, and one or more return electrodes. The one or more electrosurgical instruments are configured to position the surgical mesh adjacent tissue in an underlying tissue site. The one or more return electrodes are positionable adjacent the tissue and externally relative to the underlying tissue site. The one or more electrosurgical instruments and the one or more return electrodes are configured to selectively apply an effective amount of pressure and electrosurgical energy to the surgical mesh such that upon the application of electrosurgical energy and pressure, the surgical mesh seals to one side of the tissue at the underlying tissue site. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094801 | MULTI-FUNCTION BI-POLAR FORCEPS - An end effector is disclosed. The end effector includes a first jaw member. The first jaw member comprises a first electrode. The first jaw member defines a first aperture at a distal end. The end effector includes a second jaw member. The second jaw member comprises a second electrode. The second jaw member defines a second aperture at a distal end. The second jaw member is operatively coupled to the first jaw member. The first and second apertures are configured to define a single aperture when the first and second jaw members are in a closed position. The first and second electrodes are configured to deliver energy. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094802 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL AND IMPLANT SYSTEM COMPRISING THE NAIL - An intramedullary nail has a posterior side, an anterior side, a proximal portion and a distal portion is described. A transverse bore is arranged in the proximal portion and is configured to receive a bone engagement member. The transverse bore includes at least two recesses formed at an inner wall of the transverse bore, wherein one recess is arranged on the posterior side and the other recess is arranged on the anterior side of the transverse bore of the intramedullary nail. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094803 | FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE IMPLANT - A device for implanting a bone fixation system comprises an insertion instrument extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end having an engagement portion for removably engaging a proximal end of a bone plate, the insertion instrument having an elongated channel extending therethrough to permit insertion of a first protection sleeve therethrough, wherein a longitudinal axis of the elongated channel is coaxial with a longitudinal axis of a first opening extending through the bone plate and a first protection sleeve insertable into the elongated channel and guiding insertion of an anti-rotation screw therethrough and through the bone plate, a longitudinal axis of the first protection sleeve being angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the elongated channel. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094804 | 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. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094805 | Tissue Fixation System and Method - A tissue fixation system is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue. A fastener connected with an elongate fastening member, such as a cable, wire, suture, rod, or tube, is moved through a passage between opposite sides of tissue. A medical device is used to secure the fastener to the elongate fastening member. The medical device includes a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the elongate fastening member. As crimping mechanism is used to secure the fastener to the elongated member, where a cutting mechanism cut the excess portion of the elongated member. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094806 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR PENETRATING REMOVING BONE - A surgical instrument whose cutting portion is a sharp miniature chisel or awl shape with a series of ridges along the course of the cutting tool. Each ridge has, on its proximal surface, a concave surface. Upon retraction, the instrument is pushed against the side of the defect, allowing the compacted bone on the walls to be captured in the concave recesses of the instrument. Existing instruments compact bone against the walls of the surgical defect rather than removing the compacted bone or tissue. The creation of a small surgically created wound in subchondral bone, absent the thickened compacted bone at the margins, responds with rapid vascular penetration and cellular migration and faster healing with an enhanced histologically confirmed maturing tissue. The surgical defect can be round or slit-like. The instrument allows a wide spectrum of angle of attack to create the surgical defect in the bone and/or articular surface. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094807 | Transpedicular Disk Access System - An improved system for treatment of herniated disks is described. Access to a disk is obtained by drilling through a pedicle of an adjacent vertebra, and then curving the passage to pass through the vertebral body into the intervertebral space. The disk is then removed, augmented or repaired from within the internal part of the intervertebral space. Trauma is greatly reduced by this procedure. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094808 | Drill Device and Method for Forming Microconduits - The present invention relates to methods and devices for formation of microconduits in tissue, particularly using an impedance sensing drill to form microconduits. One embodiment of the invention is an impedance sensing drill comprising a drilling assembly, a control module, mechanically connected to the drilling assembly for controlling the depth of drilling by the drilling assembly; and a sensor, electrically connected to the drilling assembly and control module for detecting a change in an electrical impedance of a material being drilled. Another embodiment is a method of forming a microconduit in a material, which comprises the steps of drilling into the material, monitoring an electrical impedance of the material, and stopping the drilling into the material when a change in the impedance is detected, thereby forming microconduit. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094809 | METHOD OF REDUCING SIDEWALL COMPACTION IN A BONE OR ARTICULAR JOINT PENETRATION - A method of creating a penetration with reduced sidewall compaction in a surface of a bone or articular joint. The method includes the steps of positioning a surgical instrument in contact with the surface, applying a longitudinal force to the surgical instrument causing the surgical instrument to penetrate the surface thereby creating a penetration with at least one sidewall, and retracting the surgical instrument and strategically scraping a portion of the surgical instrument against a portion of the at least one sidewall to remove compacted material from the penetration, thereby creating a small surgically created wound in the surface having reduced compaction at the margins to promote rapid vascular penetration, cellular migration, and faster healing with an enhanced histologically confirmed maturing tissue. The surgical defect can be round or slit-like. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094810 | EXPANDABLE PROXIMAL REAMER - A kit for reaming a portion of a cavity for use in implanting a prosthesis. The kit includes a distal reamer for reaming a distal portion of the long bone and a proximal reamer for reaming a proximal portion of the long bone. The kit further includes a pilot shaft for insertion into a reamed distal portion and attachment to the proximal reamer during the reaming of the proximal portion. At least one of the distal reamer, proximal reamer, and pilot shaft is expandable, such that at least one of the distal reamer, proximal reamer, and pilot shaft includes a body having a plurality of slots, a plurality of cutting edges extending through the slots, and an actuator rod including a gear for engaging the plurality of cutting edges such that when the actuator rod is turned in one direction, the plurality of cutting edges expands outwardly through the slots. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094811 | Surgical Guide with Cut Resistant Inserts - A resection guide can be configured to guide a resection tool toward a graft source, and can include a resection guide body made from a first material, and a guide member made from a second material. The second material is harder than the first material. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094812 | Surgical Instrument and Method of Use - A surgical instrument for use in an orthopaedic arthroplasty procedure includes a shaft having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending through a center of the shaft between the first and second ends. The surgical instrument further includes a spine extending outwardly from the first end of the shaft in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein the spine has a longitudinal extent that is parallel to the longitudinal axis. When the surgical instrument is in contact with a tibial implant component, the spine is adapted to be positioned within an intercondylar notch of a femoral component. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094813 | METHOD FOR SURGICALLY IMPLANTING A PROSTHETIC PATELLA COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094814 | PATIENT-MATCHED INSTRUMENTS - Patient-matched surgical instruments, and methods for making patient-matched surgical instruments, may include patient-matched surgical instruments having an anatomy facing side with several discrete, physically separate anatomy contacting portions configured to match the anatomy of a particular patient. The anatomy contacting portions may be one or more of non-uniform in distribution, non-uniform in shape or non-uniform in surface area. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094815 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument is described which comprises an alignment guide having a first part including a distal end and a second part having a proximal end. The first part is attached to the second part by a pivot mechanism so that the first part can be tilted relative to the second part. A brace is attached toward the proximal end of the alignment guide for attaching the instrument to a limb of a patient. A component is attached toward the distal end of the alignment guide. The pivot mechanism is configured so that tilting the first part does not substantially change the separation between the component and the brace. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094816 | Patient-Specific Shoulder Guide - A method for inserting an acetabular implant into the acetabulum of a patient. The method includes engaging a patient-specific surface of acetabular alignment guide to a complementary rim surface and periacetabular area of a patient. A plurality of alignment pins are inserted through corresponding alignment apertures of the acetabular alignment guide and into the periacetabular area of the patient. The acetabular alignment guide is removed without removing the alignment pins from the patient. An alignment adapter is coupled to an acetabular inserter over the alignment pins and an acetabular implant is implanted using the acetabular inserter. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094817 | MOTORIZED BONE CEMENT MIXING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH AN ENLARGED CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING TO THE CANNULA THROUGH WHICH THE CEMENT IS INJECTED INTO THE PATIENT - A bone cement mixing and delivery system including a mixer, a delivery device, and a flexible extension tube. A connector is attached to a distal end of the flexible tube. The connector includes a housing, a fitting and an enlarged knob. A spindle that extends through the housing connects the fitting to the knob so the fitting rotates with the knob. A cannula is connected to the mixing and delivery system by placing the cannula fitting adjacent the connector fitting. The knob is rotated to result in the like rotation of the connector fitting. This causes the complementary threading on the connector fitting and the cannula fitting to engage. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094818 | PATELLA DRILL GUIDE AND TRIAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING AN ALIGNMENT BORE FORMED THEREIN AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094819 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTING A PROSTHETIC PATELLA COMPONENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094820 | PATELLA DRILL GUIDE AND TRIAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094821 | Impactor for Securing an Implant to a Bone Surface - An impactor for use in securing an orthopaedic implant within a bone surface includes a shaft having a first end adapted to be impacted by a tool. The impactor further includes a head having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the head is connected to the second end of the shaft and a second end of the head includes an impaction surface. The head further includes an anti-rotation projection extending from the impaction surface and adapted for insertion within a groove formed by the implant to prevent rotation of the head and shaft when the head is in contact with the implant. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094822 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY INSTRUMENTS: GUIDE WIRE HANDLE WITH A GUIDE WIRE LOCKING MECHANISM - Disclosed are various instruments and implants used in minimally invasive spine surgery. Disclosed is a cannulated probe, a guide wire handle; a guide wire handle having a locking mechanism, an all-in-one guide wire tool; a retractor flex rod passage; or a tab break tool. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094823 | MICRO-ELECTRODE RECORDING-GUIDED IMPLANTATION OF DIRECTIONAL LEADS - A method for implanting a lead within brain tissue of a patient, wherein the lead comprises a set of radially segmented electrodes on a distal end of the lead is provided. The method includes performing a plurality of microelectrode recordings through a respective plurality of recording tracts in the brain tissue; based on the microelectrode recordings, creating a three-dimensional map of a brain structure; positioning a graphical representation of the radially segmented electrodes over the map of the brain structure to create a graphical depiction of a desired depth and a desired radial orientation of the lead within the brain tissue; and implanting the lead in the brain tissue in accordance with the desired depth and desired radial orientation. A device for determining a radial orientation of the lead includes a radially directional ruler and an indicator for indicating which electrode is in contact with the ruler. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094824 | OFFSET REMOTE CENTER MANIPULATOR FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY - Medical, surgical, and/or robotic devices and systems often including offset remote center parallelogram manipulator linkage assemblies which constrains a position of a surgical instrument during minimally invasive robotic surgery are disclosed. The improved remote center manipulator linkage assembly advantageously enhances the range of instrument motion while at the same time reduces the overall complexity, size, and physical weight of the robotic surgical system. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094825 | ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, ROBOTIC SYSTEM USER INTERFACES, HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING ROBOTIC SYSTEMS - A system includes an articulating probe, a surgical tool, and a controller. The controller is constructed and arranged to manipulate at least one of the articulating probe and the surgical tool. The system further includes a human interface device (HID) configured to generate a first control signal and a second control signal. The articulating probe is manipulated in response to the first control signal and the surgical tool is manipulated in response to the second control signal. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094826 | Plication Lock Delivery System and Method of Use Thereof - A plication lock delivery system that enables a suture lock assembly to be delivered percutaneouly. The plication lock delivery system comprises a lock assembly that secures sutures in place, a control assembly that allows a clinician to engage a suture to a suture lock assembly, apply tension to the sutures to cause tissue plication, and deploy the lock assembly, and a catheter assembly. This plication lock delivery system can be used to repair mitral regurgitation percutaneouly or in an open-heart surgery. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094827 | OPHTHALMIC WOUND CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - A method and device for wound closure is provided. One advantage of wound closure devices and methods shown includes a simple and inexpensive modified suture with increased pullout resistance to close wounds in eyes and prevent leakage. Another advantage includes a visualization tool to aid in locating the wound on the eye. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094828 | SUTURE GUIDE AND RUPTURED TISSUE REPAIR - A suture guide may include a base, a tissue guard extending from the base, and two flanking posts affixed to the base on opposite sides of the tissue guard. The posts may extend from the base in parallel planes, and each of the posts may define a plurality of channels passing through its width. The channels may be so oriented that, for each post (a) the channels define suture needle guide paths in one or more planes, and (b) at least one channel is not perpendicular to a long axis of the first flanking post, so that it defines an oblique suture needle guide path. The tissue guard may be connected to the base by a connector so adjustable as to control spacing between the posts and the tissue guard. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094829 | Surgical Implant and Applicator - A surgical repair device is provided and includes a roll of surgical mesh material and an applicator for applying the roll of surgical mesh material to tissue. The applicator has a generally cylindrical body portion defining a chamber for receipt of the roll of surgical mesh material and longitudinally extending edges defining a gap therebetween for exposing the roll of surgical mesh material to the tissue. The surgical mesh material has a non-adhering surface and an adhering surface for engaging the tissue and securing the surgical mesh to the tissue. The roll of mesh material is oriented within the chamber with the adhering surfacing outward. A method of using the surgical repair device to repair a tear in tissue is also provided. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094830 | Porous Substrate with Ferromagnetic Darts - A surgical implant includes a porous substrate including a first surface and a second surface, and a plurality of ferromagnetic darts extending from at least one of the first and second surfaces. The surgical implant may be used in combination with an electromagnet that is configured to attract the plurality of darts for fixing the surgical implant to tissue. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094831 | Implantable Medical Devices Which Include Grip-Members and Methods of Use Thereof - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include grip-members and methods of reinforcing tissue with such devices. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094832 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MANIPULATING TISSUE - The present invention includes a method and apparatus for adhering tissue to one another. In an embodiment of the present invention the two tissues to be joined, for example the lower esophagus and the fundus of the stomach, are first placed adjacent to one another. Next a first restraint is placed near the outside surface of one of the tissues and a second restraint is placed near the outside surface of the other tissue. An irritant is then placed between the two adjacent tissues. The restraints, and consequently the tissue surfaces, are then drawn together. As the touching irritated tissue surfaces heal they will become bonded to one another and their need for the mechanical fastening of the restraints, to secure them together, will be diminished. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094833 | OCCLUSION TREATMENT SYSTEM - An occlusion treatment devices and methods are disclosed for treating a body lumen that is at least partially blocked by an occlusion. The occlusion treatment device includes an outer catheter with at least one expandable member, and an inner catheter with a cutting tip to debulk the occlusion. The inner catheter is axially movable through the outer catheter for repositioning between a retracted position, wherein the cutting tip is disposed within a passageway defined by outer catheter, and an advanced position, wherein at least a portion of the cutting tip is exposed from the outer catheter. During use of the occlusion treatment device, the transverse (radial) position of the cutting tip may be altered within the body lumen such that a distance defined between the cutting tip and an inner wall of the body lumen can be controllably varied by a user during a surgical procedure. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094834 | AUGER GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire is provided with first and second helical members at the distal end of the guidewire. The helical members enmesh with each other in a retracted state. The second helical member is extended from the first helical member by rotating a tubular member and core member relative to each other. This causes the first and second helical members to be driven apart from each other along a helical path defined by the engagement between helical members. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094835 | INFUSION FLOW GUIDEWIRE SYSTEM - An infusion flow guidewire and a system including an infusion flow guidewire. The minimal cross section flexible infusion flow guidewire includes a nitinol hypotube, a flexible tip having a closed distal end, a coil, a core wire and at least one distally located rearwardly directed jet orifice for infusion of fibrinolytics and for introduction of high pressure fluids for maceration and rearwardly directed flow of thrombus debris located in tortuous small sized vessels. Apparatus, some of which is removably attachable, is provided in the system for grasping members of the invention for rotational torqueing and for longitudinal actuation along and within the vasculature. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094836 | PERICARDIOCENTESIS NEEDLE COMPONENT - Disclosed is a pericardiocentesis needle component ( | 2014-04-03 |
20140094837 | SKIN PUNCTURING APPARATUS FOR USE IN A NON-SURGICAL METHOD FOR ERADICATION OF TATTOOS - The invention is a skin puncturing apparatus for use in a non-surgical method for eradication of a tattoo from an area of skin. The apparatus comprises: (a) a handle section comprising a motor and gear assembly for causing a reciprocating motion to a shaft connected to the gear assembly; (b) a barrel section surrounding the shaft, the first end of the barrel section attached to the handle and the second end of the barrel section having a tip adapted to be placed in contact with the area of skin; (c) a bundle of needles attached by means of a needles holder to the distal end of the shaft; and (d) an inlet body comprising an inlet port through which cleaning solution is introduced into the tip located at the lower edge of the barrel section. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094838 | DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLUNT TISSUE DISSECTION - A surgical device, and a system and method using same are provided. The surgical device includes an elongated device body attached to a dissection head having a tissue biasing mechanism configured for blunt tissue dissection and an element for preventing trapping of tissue within the tissue biasing mechanism. According to still further features in the described preferred embodiments the element for preventing trapping of tissue between the at least one pair of movable jaws is a finger-like extension positioned between the at least one pair of movable jaws. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094839 | MECHANICAL TENSIONING DEVICE - A mechanical tensioning device includes a housing including a passageway and an opening that is in communication with the passageway. A plunger is movably disposed in the passageway. A first end of the plunger includes an inner member. A connector is coupled to the housing and includes a channel that is in communication with the passageway and a port in communication with the channel. A catheter is coupled to the connector and includes a lumen that is in communication with the channel and an expandable member. The inner member extends through the lumen and into the expandable member such that a distal end of the inner member is fixed to a distal end of the expandable member. The inner member is moveable between a first configuration in which the inner member is curved within the expandable member and a second configuration in which the inner member is less curved within the expandable member. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094840 | NASAL CAVITY INSERTION DEVICE FIXTURE AND NASAL CAVITY INSERSION DEVICE SET INCLUDING THE SAME - A nasal cavity insertion device fixture, whereby the displacement or detachment of a nasal cavity insertion tube is prevented during the sleep of a patient of sleep disorder. A nasal cavity insertion device fixture makes contact with the inner surface of a nasal passage in order to fix an insertion device inserted into the nasal cavity. The nasal cavity insertion device fixture preferably includes a tubular contact portion with an outer peripheral surface thereof which makes contact with the inner surface of the nasal passage. Further, the fixture for the tubular nasal cavity insertion device is preferably capable of accommodating the nasal cavity insertion tube in the inside thereof | 2014-04-03 |
20140094841 | CLOT REMOVAL DEVICE FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS - The invention being disclosed describes a medical device for removal of a thrombus or clot in a vascular setting by using a rotational, expandable basket structure in combination with drug infusion, blood/particle aspiration and clot isolation by distal and proximal occlusion. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094842 | EMBOLUS BLOOD CLOT FILTER WITH FLOATING FILTER BASKET - A blood filter device for placement in a blood vessel including a plurality of anchor members disposed radially and extending angularly about a first hub. A filter basket is preferably positioned upstream from the anchor members. The anchor members each include a hook configured to penetrate the vessel wall to prevent longitudinal movement due to blood flow. The filter basket is made up of a number of filter members configured to retain blood clots within the basket without completely blocking blood flow or applying additional force to vessel walls. Portions of the filter members may project radially outward to position the basket near the vessel centerline, but the filter basket preferably does not include hooks or anchors for anchoring the filter basket to the blood vessel. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094843 | EMBOLISM PROTECTION DEVICE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for protecting a subject from embolisms during TAVI and other percutaneous valve procedures. Some embodiments include two flexible catheters designed to pass over a guidewire into two separate arteries, such as carotid or innominate arteries, each flexible catheter including a vessel blocking mechanism and a bypass feature that prevents ischemia while the vessel blocking mechanism is in use. Other embodiments include a single, bifurcated flexible catheter having two arms, each of which is configured to protect a different artery. In some embodiments, each arm includes a vessel blocking mechanism and a bypass feature that prevents ischemia while the vessel blocking mechanism is in use. In some embodiments, the systems also may include one or more concentric guidewires. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094844 | Catheter Markers - A catheter is described having one or more markers and one or more marker sections. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094845 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE - A forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from a clamping position to an open position. A resilient member operably couples to the first and second jaw members. The resilient member is configured to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position and provide a closure force on tissue disposed therebetween. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094846 | VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE WITH A PLUG HAVING A VARIABLE EXPANSION RATE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A vascular closure device, having an insertion sheath and a vascular closure implant positioned at least partially in the insertion sheath. The vascular closure implant may have an anchor element, the anchor element including an expandable material, a first puncture contact portion, a bend portion connected to the first puncture contact portion, the bend portion including a bend, and a second puncture contact portion connected to the bend portion. The vascular closure implant may also include a plug element coupled to the bend portion of the anchor element. The anchor element may be formed of an expandable material having the same or a different expansion rate than a material forming the plug element. The vascular closure device may additionally include a locator tube having a vessel locator positioned at least partially in the locator tube. The vessel locator may also have an elongated member that includes a superelastic material. | 2014-04-03 |
20140094847 | FLUID APPLICATOR - Fluid applicators utilizing a cutter and an ampule containing fluids, such as topical adhesives, and methods for safe, sterile, one-time use of fluid applicators for expressing fluids, such as wound sealing adhesives, are provided. | 2014-04-03 |