14th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130085399 | THERAPY CONTROL BASED ON NIGHTTIME CARDIOVASCULAR PRESSURE - Techniques for controlling therapy based on a physiological parameter indicative of ventricular filling pressure, such as various cardiovascular pressures, are described. One or more values of the physiological parameter that are collected during nighttime, or while the patient is otherwise asleep, inactive, or within a recumbent position, may be compared to one or more values of the physiological parameter collected during daytime, or while the patient is otherwise awake, active and/or upright. A therapy, such as for treating physiological factors that may lead to worsening HF, may be initiated or adjusted based on the comparison, e.g., if the nighttime values exceed the daytime values. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085400 | NON-INVASIVE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE SYSTEM - Non-invasive intracranial pressure detection and/or monitoring and use of data with respect thereto. Illustratively, with respect to a method, there can be a method to digitally produce and communicate intracranial pressure data from skull deformation electric signals, the method including: receiving, from at least one sensor, detected skull deformation electric signals at electrical equipment configured to transform and process the skull deformation signals that are received; transforming and processing, by the electrical equipment, the received skull deformation electric signals to produce digital intracranial pressure data; and outputting, by the electrical equipment, the digital intracranial pressure data via an output device operably associated with the electrical equipment to render the digital intracranial pressure data. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085401 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTION OF MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA UPON EXERTION - Various method embodiments of the present invention concern sensing patient-internal pressure measurements indicative of physiological exertion, identifying one or more steady state periods of physiological exertion based on the patient-internal pressure measurements, sensing extra-cardiac response data and cardiac response data corresponding to the one or more physiological exertion steady state periods, respectively comparing the extra-cardiac response data and the cardiac response data to extra-cardiac response information and cardiac response information associated with equivalent levels of physiological exertion intensity of the one or more steady state periods, and determining the likelihood that myocardial ischemia occurred during the one or more steady state periods based on the comparison of the extra-cardiac response data to the extra-cardiac response information and the cardiac response data to the cardiac response information. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085402 | ECG Leadwire System With Noise Suppression And Related Methods - A noise-suppressing electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter having a first end, a second end, and a noise-suppression element is presented, together with an ECG noise-suppressing system and related methods. In an embodiment, the noise-suppressing ECG adapter includes a housing having at least one first connector disposed at a first end of the housing adapted to electrically couple with an ECG lead set, and at least one second connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG device. The adapter includes a noise suppression element. The noise suppression element includes a ferromagnetic element having an opening defined therein. In an embodiment the noise suppression element is internal to the adapter. In another embodiment, the noise suppression element is tethered externally to the adapter and configured to clamp around at least a portion of an ECG leadwire. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085403 | ELECTROGRAM SUMMARY - The present disclosure is directed to an electrogram summary. In various examples, a subset of cardiac episodes are selected and displayed based on a set of summary rules. The subset of cardiac episodes includes at least one episode from each of a plurality of episode categories with at least one cardiac episode. In some examples, the order in which the cardiac episodes selected are displayed is based on the set of summary rules. The electrogram summary may include images or information regarding each of the selected cardiac episodes. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085404 | EVALUATION OF CARDIAC DYSSYNCHRONY BASED ON CHEST WALL MOTION AND ELECTRICAL CARDIAC ACTIVITY - Cardiac dyssynchrony of a patient may be evaluated based on electrical activity of a heart of the patient and corresponding chest wall motion of the patient sensed via an external accelerometer. In one example, an acceleration signal indicative of the chest wall motion is generated by an external accelerometer positioned on the chest wall of the patient. A processor of a diagnostic device integrates the acceleration signal to generate a velocity signal and temporally correlates the velocity signal and an electrical cardiac signal. The processor determines a time delay between a deflection of the electrical cardiac signal indicating ventricular electrical activation and a subsequent greatest peak of the velocity signal. The time delay may indicate a degree of electromechanical delay of the left ventricle. In some examples, the processor generates an output indicative of a cardiac dyssynchrony status based on the time delay. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085405 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLASSIFYING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA - A method and a device for classifying cardiac arrhythmia, using an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal, are provided. The method includes receiving the ECG signal representing an electrical activity of a heart of an individual over a period of time, the ECG signal including ECG beats. The method further includes converting each of the ECG beats into symbols. The method further includes identifying an arrhythmia class indicating a type of cardiac arrhythmia associated with the individual from arrhythmia classes indicating respective types of cardiac arrhythmia based on the symbols representing each of the ECG beats. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085406 | ELECTROGRAM SUMMARY - The present disclosure is directed to generating and displaying an electrogram (EGM) summary for use by physicians or other clinicians. An implantable medical device (IMD) transmits EGM signal data for a number of cardiac episodes to an external computing device. The external computing device selects a subset of the cardiac episodes for which information or images are displayed to the user. In various examples, cardiac episodes may be selected for display based at least in part on a retrospective analysis classification of the cardiac episode. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085407 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THIRD HEART SOUND DETECTION - A cardiac rhythm management system includes a heart sound detector providing for detection of the third heart sounds (S | 2013-04-04 |
20130085408 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE IMPLANT LENGTH SENSING - A device for the non-invasive sensing of the length of an implantable medical device includes an implantable medical device having first and second portions moveable relative to one another and a layer of resistive material disposed on one of the first and second portions. A contact is disposed on the other of the first and second portions, the contact being in sliding contact with the layer of resistive material upon relative movement between the first and second portions. A circuit is configured to measure the electrical resistance along a path including a variable length region of the layer of resistive material and the contact. The electrical resistance can then be converted into a length. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085409 | System AND Process For Detecting a Febrile Condition - The invention is directed to a system and process for estimating a core body temperature of a human subject. The system includes mount, a body, and a heat trap having a temperature sensor. The mount is operable to secure the device to a toilet or adjacent surface. The body houses a microprocessor. The heat trap is distal to the body and is shaped to receive a liquid stream and contain the thermal energy therein. The heat trap comprises a low thermally conductive material. The temperature sensor is in communication with the microprocessor. The temperature sensor is associated with the heat trap and disposed proximate a surface of said heat trap, wherein the liquid stream is directed across said temperature sensor. The system optionally incorporates a process and memory to store input of the temperature sensor and associate the input with a person, compare the input to historical records for a person, and determine a febrile condition for the person based on the input. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085410 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING LOCATION OF A TOUCHED BODY PART - A method and system for identifying location of a touched body part. The method includes initializing a tracking system for monitoring travel of a pointer useful for indicating a touching operation, wherein the touching operation is performed on a body part. In addition, the method includes monitoring the travel of the pointer from a predetermined first location to a second location, wherein the second location coincides with a touch endpoint on a body part; and identifying the location of body part that was touched by the pointer. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085411 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HEARING TESTS - An apparatus, system, and method for hearing tests are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method determines a set of candidate audiograms for a user. In one embodiment, the method includes estimating the slope of hearing level of a user. The method also includes estimating a pure tone average for the user based on the answers of the user to a questionnaire. The gender of the user is also determined. The gender, estimated slope, estimated pure pone average of the user are used to estimate the most possible audiograms from a set of predetermined candidate audiograms. A hearing aid is programmed based on the estimated audiograms for the user. The programmed hearing aid has several settings, each based on the estimated audiograms, for the user to choose from. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085412 | BIOPSY FORCEPS ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of the invention include devices for obtaining tissue including a proximal actuator and a distal assembly having first and second end effectors. The first and second end effectors include the features of at least one element within the inner surface either of the first and second end effectors for aiding in the capture and retention of a targeted tissue sample. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085413 | ANATOMICAL-POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH AN EXPANDABLE DEVICE - An anatomical-positioning apparatus for acquiring mechanical data from a tissue to facilitate determining type of the tissue and transition between different tissues and cavities. The anatomical-positioning apparatus includes a cannula, having a tip an expandable device having a contracted form size and an expanded form size, wherein the expanded form size is substantially larger than the contracted form size. The anatomical-positioning apparatus further includes an introducer, having a longitudinal axis and a distal end, facilitating the introduction of the expandable device into the tissue, the expandable device being in a contracted state, an expanding-mechanism for expanding and contracting the expandable device, and a sensor for measuring physical parameters associated with the expandable device. An aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for acquiring mechanical data from a tissue by an expandable device, while the expandable device exerts pressure onto portions of the tissue. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085414 | METHOD OF TAKING OUT LIQUID PRESENT INSIDE SUBJECT THEREFROM - A method is provided to collect liquid, such as pancreatic juice water, and saline, from a body cavity of a subject. In the method, a tool is inserted through the body cavity to reach a target site in the body cavity. A body position of the subject is adjusted such that the wall surface of the body cavity including the target site intersects with a direction of gravitational force and the liquid present in the body cavity gathers on the wall surface intersecting with the direction of gravitational force. A recess is formed to be concaved on the wall surface in the direction of the gravitational force by making the tool press the wall surface of the body cavity. Therefore, the liquid present or discharged in the body cavity is accumulated in the recess. The liquid accumulated in the recess is taken out of the body of the subject. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085415 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MEMBRANE RING OR TEST STRIP RING AND RING MAGAZINE - A method for producing a membrane ring or test strip ring for a diagnostic test device includes an elongate strip that is divided into segments by cuts running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the strip, where the cuts are made only as far as a residual width of the strip so that a material bridge remains intact between the segments adjacent to the cuts ( | 2013-04-04 |
20130085416 | IN-VIVO CALIBRATION OF CONTACT FORCE-SENSING CATHETERS USING AUTO ZERO ZONES - A method for the in vivo re-calibration of a force sensing probe such as an electrophysiology catheter provides for the generation of an auto zero zone. The distal tip of the catheter or other probe is placed in a body cavity within the patient. Verification that there is no tissue contact is made using electrocardiogram (ECG) or impedance data, fluoroscopy or other real-time imaging data and/or an electro-anatomical mapping system. Once verification that there is no tissue contact is made, the system recalibrates the signal emanating from the force sensor setting it to correspond to a force reading of zero grams and this recalibrated baseline reading is used to generate and display force readings based on force sensor data. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085417 | DEGREE OF HARDNESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND DEGREE OF HARDNESS MEASUREMENT METHOD - For measuring hardness of an object, a measurement apparatus is pushed against the object and a degree of hardness calculation system calculates hardness based on information from the measurement apparatus. The measurement apparatus includes an acceleration sensor which outputs first information of acceleration of a contact area of the measurement apparatus, and a second sensor, such as a magnetic sensor or a pressure sensor, which outputs second information based on pressure applied to the contact area. The degree of hardness calculation system generates a second-derivative waveform by twice differentiating a waveform based on the output of the second sensor, compares the second-derivative waveform and the information of acceleration from the acceleration sensor, and calculates hardness of the object based on the comparison result. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085418 | Device and Method for Monitoring a Patient Position - A portable position safety device and method for the monitoring of a patient's position in a number of different situations are disclosed. The device comprises a gyroscope module, a processing unit and an alarm system. The device and method are designed to monitor the patient movement. As such, a movement of the patient's leg beyond a certain preset angle limit will trigger the device alarm system and alert the attendant. The monitoring of the patient's position is achieved using the gyroscope function. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085419 | Transducer/Waveguide Engagement Mechanisms for Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments - An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a transducer assembly having a distal engagement member and configured to supply ultrasonic energy. A waveguide defines a longitudinal axis and has a proximal engagement member configured to threadingly engage the distal engagement member. The waveguide is configured to transmit the ultrasonic energy therealong to a distal end thereof for treating tissue. A torque member is coupled to the transducer assembly and is disposed about the longitudinal axis. The torque member is selectively rotatable about the longitudinal axis and relative to the waveguide to threadingly engage the transducer assembly and the waveguide to one another. The torque member includes a plurality of fingers pivotably coupled thereto and movable between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, each finger extends substantially perpendicularly from the longitudinal axis to define a moment arm that facilitates the engagement of the transducer assembly and the waveguide. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085420 | Orthosis For Range Of Motion, Muscular And Neurologic Rehabilitation Of The Lower Extremities - A non-invasive apparatus for rehabilitating a joint, limb, and muscles of a patient recovering from surgery on the joint, includes a continuous passive motion device having at least one support member for supporting the limb, at least one hinge coupled to the at least one support member, and at least one actuator for providing reciprocating motion of the at least one support member about the at least one hinge, a plurality of electrodes transmitting at least four modalities chosen from a group consisting of functional electrical stimulation (FES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), temperature therapy stimulation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylactic stimulation, venous blood flow monitoring, and pain monitoring, and a control unit controlling the at least one actuator and the plurality of electrodes according to a coordinated sequence of the reciprocating motion and transmission of the at least four modalities. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085421 | METHOD OF APPLYING HEAT USING HANDHELD DEVICE - A method includes the steps of: a) electrically connecting an electric heater to an external electrical power source, b) disconnecting the electric heater from the external electrical power source, c) energizing a motor contained within the housing to impart motion to a body-care surface, and d) applying the body-care surface to the skin surface while the electric heater is disconnected from the external electrical power source. The electric heater heats a thermal energy storage medium in thermal contact therewith, and the electric heater and thermal energy storage medium are associated with a handheld device having a housing arranged and configured for gripping by a human hand. The motor imparts motion to a body-care surface operatively connected to the housing and in thermal contact with the thermal energy storage medium. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085422 | HANDHELD DEVICE WITH THERMAL BODY-CARE ELEMENT - A handheld device for application to a skin surface of a human or animal. The device includes a housing arranged and configured for gripping by a human hand, a body-care surface operatively connected to the housing arranged and configured to transfer heat and motion to the skin surface, a motion-generating system contained within the housing, and a heat-generating element thermally coupled to the body-care surface. The motion-generating system includes a motor operatively coupled to the body-care surface to impart motion thereto and electrically coupled to an internal electric power source contained within the housing. The heat-generating element includes a container having at least one thermally conductive surface enclosing an electric heater in thermal contact with a thermal energy storage medium and an electrical connection for selective coupling to an external electrical power source. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085423 | HANDHELD DEVICE WITH THERMAL BODY-CARE ELEMENT - A handheld device for application to a skin surface of a human or animal includes a housing arranged and configured for gripping by a human hand having a mount for a thermal body-care element, a thermal body-care element operatively connected to the mount on the housing, a motion-generating system contained within the housing, and a heat-generating element. The thermal body-care element has a body-care surface. The motion-generating system includes a motor operatively coupled to the body-care surface to impart motion thereto and electrically coupled to an internal electric power source contained within the housing. The heat-generating element is thermally coupled to the body-care surface and has a container enclosing an electric heater in thermal contact with a thermal energy storage medium and an electrical connection for selective coupling to an external electrical power source. The heat-generating element container is disposed within the thermal body-care element. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085424 | MECHANICAL FOOT MOVEMENT ORTHOTIC AS AN AID TO WALKING - The present invention relates to a mechanical orthotic that is an aid to walking, which attaches to the foot of the individual receiving treatment and to a mobile partial weight support apparatus, characterized in that it enables the individual to carry out walking and forward movement in just one operation and using the same device. Said device is essentially a mechanical orthotic that moves the foot; the device is attached to the foot of the individual and to the mobile partial weight support apparatus, consisting of a conveyor belt for the foot, from which belt extends a metal shaft with a foot support system at the end of the shaft where the foot will rest. Said conveyor belt is mounted on a matrix in the shape of the trajectory of the foot during walking. The matrix consists of a metal plate fixed to the mobile partial weight support apparatus and a system of bearings that enables the foot conveyor belt to move in order to reduce friction in the system. The orthotic is designed so that one device attaches to each foot, wherein the mobile metal shafts extend toward the individual, and are laterally fixed to the mobile partial weight support apparatus. The foot conveyor belt is in direct contact with the ground, and when moved by a therapist, the entire system (mobile partial weight support apparatus, mechanical foot movement orthotic and the individual) moves the foot conveyor belts, thereby moving the feet. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085425 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VENTILATING OR COMPRESSING - A system for providing control signals for ventilating or compressing, respectively, includes an information receiving device that receives, for a resuscitation, information regarding a compression parameter and/or ventilation parameter, as function of a parameter indicative of blood circulation, a processing component for evaluating the different values of the chest compression parameter and/or ventilation parameter as function of the parameter indicative of blood circulation and deriving based on said information a value for the ventilation parameter and/or chest compression parameter respectively, and a control signal generator for generating control signals according to the derived ventilation parameter or chest compression parameter. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085426 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MASSAGE, ACUPRESSURE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE AND TRIGGER POINT THERAPY - A device for self-administration of massage, trigger point therapy and/or myofascial release, and methods for same. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085427 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING SEALABLE BLADDER POCKET - A compression garment having a sealable bladder pocket adapted for applying compression therapy to a selected body part of a patient. The compression garment includes a selectively inflatable bladder and a wrap having a selectively sealable pocket. The pocket has a sealable main opening sized for passing the bladder therethrough for inserting the bladder in the pocket and removing the bladder from the pocket. A connector on the bladder may be connected to a fluid supply line via the main opening. In other embodiments, the connector may be connected in fluid communication with the fluid supply line via a secondary opening separated from the main opening. Fluid is delivered from the fluid source to an inflatable interior of the bladder to impart compression therapy to the body part. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085428 | COMPRESSION ASSEMBLY - A compression assembly is adapted for placement on a body part for imparting compression therapy to the body part. The compression assembly includes a bladder and a bladder support. The bladder support and bladder have corresponding connection structure for mounting the bladder on the bladder support. In certain embodiments, the bladder is held in tension when mounted on the bladder support. In certain embodiments, the bladder support includes protrusions adapted for push-in reception in openings on the bladder for mounting the bladder on the bladder support, the bladder support is adjustable in length, and the bladder is foldable for adjusting the length of the bladder. Removable mounting of the bladder on the bladder support enables selective disposal of the bladders and bladder supports and interchangeability of different types of bladders with particular bladder supports. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085429 | CONTROLLER MOUNTABLE ON A COMPRESSION GARMENT - A compression garment assembly for applying compression therapy to a body part of a person. The compression garment assembly includes a compression garment, a controller, and a strap for mounting the controller on the compression garment. The controller includes structure configured for cooperating with the strap for mounting the controller on the compression garment. In one embodiment, the structure includes a mounting surface and first and second retainers on opposite sides of the mounting surface. A segment of the strap is receivable in an opening on the controller for mounting the controller on the compression garment. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085430 | COMPRESSION SLEEVE - A compression sleeve configured for a conforming fit to a portion of a wearer's body, such as a leg. The compression sleeve includes at least one inflatable bladder. The sleeve has a periphery including at least six edges and is configured to wrap around the wearer's leg so that the bladder encircles the limb for applying compression therapy to the limb. The shape of the sleeve conforms to the limb of the wearer and keeps the sleeve in place on the limb. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085431 | COMPRESSION BLADDER HAVING PRE-STRAINED BLADDER MATERIAL - A compression apparatus for providing a therapeutic compression pressure to a wearer's body. The apparatus includes an inflatable bladder formed from bladder material, a controller, and a pump operatively connectable to the bladder for pressurizing the bladder. The controller has a pre-therapeutic compression function for instructing the pump to pressurize the bladder to an elevated pressure above the therapeutic compression pressure and to maintain the elevated pressure for a period of time before depressurizing the bladder. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085432 | COMPRESSION GARMENT HAVING A FOAM LAYER - A compression garment for applying compression therapy to a body part of a person. The compression garment includes a bladder including an inflatable chamber having a perimeter and an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A foam layer is positioned at least partially in the inflatable chamber for reducing a volume of gas required to inflate the inflatable chamber and extends at least partially outside the inflatable chamber for providing structural support to the compression garment. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085433 | BRACE FOR CORRECTION OF HUMERAL FRACTURES - A brace is provided for treating humeral fractures. The brace is secured to a patient's humerus and forearm. The brace utilizes a hinge system which enables the portion of the brace secured to the patient's forearm to rotate in a plurality of planes relative to the portion of the brace secured to the patient's humerus. The hinge system allows the brace to be adjusted to the most advantageous position for the patient. Once the brace has been adjusted to the most advantageous position, the hinge system can be locked so that the brace remains in that position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085434 | Wound Dressing And Related Methods Therefor - A wound dressing includes a substrate fabricated from first and second yarns. The first yarns include at least one of a bast fiber, a cellulosic fiber, and combinations thereof and the second yarns include at least one alternative polymeric fiber. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING LEG ULCERS - In one aspect, a wound treatment system includes an inner layer comprising a foam material impregnated with a zinc oxide containing composition with or without calamine and/or ichthammol and in the presence or absence of antimicrobial agent (inorganic and/or organic). An optional outer layer comprises a short/long stretch compression bandage. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing the foam article impregnated with the zinc oxide containing composition is disclosed. In yet another aspect, a method of applying the wound treatment system to a patient's leg is disclosed. In still another aspect, a kit is provided including a foam layer impregnated with a zinc oxide containing composition; optionally, an elastic bandage component (e.g., long or short stretch elastic bandage); and, optionally, an outer stocking or sleeve, wherein the bandage system components are packaged together. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085436 | Tip Configurations for Multi-Lumen Catheter - Multi-lumen catheters with improved tip configurations, including a triple-lumen catheter which may be useful for apheresis. In one variation, the catheter has three lumens with distal openings angularly spaced apart and staggered axially with respect to one another. In another variation, the catheter has two lumens exiting distally and one centrally positioned lumen exiting proximally. A third variation is a catheter with a single distal opening and two proximal openings. The staggered lumen openings along the axial length of the catheter may decrease recirculation while maximizing flow rates. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085437 | CATHETER WITH ARTICULABLE SEPTUM EXTENSION - A catheter includes an elongated tubular body including a first wall and second wall defining first and second lumens, respectively. Each wall extends to a distal end and defines a distal opening. The first and second walls may each include one or more side openings disposed proximal of the distal end. The first and second lumens are separated by a septum. The septum includes a septum extension extending distally from the septum. The septum extension is adapted to articulate relative to the septum in response to fluid flow into and out of the distal openings of the first and second lumens. The septum extension is dimensioned to partially obstruct fluid flow into the catheter through one of the distal openings upon the articulation of the septum extension. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085438 | HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER WITH IMPROVED SIDE OPENING DESIGN - A hemodialysis catheter is provided which includes a catheter body having a proximal and a distal end and defining at least one lumen. The at least one lumen includes a distal opening and a side opening formed through a sidewall of the catheter body. The side opening communicates with the at least one lumen, and includes guiding structure positioned adjacent a distal side of the side opening configured to smoothly redirect blood flow into the at least one lumen. The guiding structure may be defined by a raised wall, or in the alternative, an angled distal wall of the side opening. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085439 | DEVICE TO ENCOURAGE BLOOD CIRCULATION BETWEEN DIALYSIS - A vascular access system includes a vascular access device and a portable recirculation device. The vascular access device defines at least one lumen and is configured and dimensioned to be positioned within a blood vessel of a patient. The recirculation device includes a housing defining a channel having an inlet port and an outlet port for passage of blood through the channel. The channel includes a pump for circulating blood through the vascular access device. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085440 | Selectable Varied Control Valve Systems For IOP Control Systems - A selectable IOP valve for implantation in an eye of a patient controls IOP and/or bleb pressure. The valve includes a drainage tube configured to convey aqueous from an anterior chamber of an eye and includes a selectable flow control valve in fluid communication with the drainage tube and configured to control flow rates of the aqueous. The valve system includes a plurality of flow control pathways arranged to operate in parallel with each other, each of the flow control pathways being in communication with an entry port to the valve system. A flow control mechanism controls aqueous flow through the pathways. Methods and systems are also disclosed. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085441 | SHUNT VALVE FOR TREATMENT OF HYDROCEPHALUS | 2013-04-04 |
20130085442 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING BODY CAVITIES - This application presents methods and devices for continuously cleaning a colon by at least partially filling a segment of the colon with liquid and agitating the fluid to dislodge matter adhering to the colon walls. Methods for automatic maintenance of liquid levels in the colon during continuous cleaning are taught. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085443 | Intravenous Flow Rate Controller - Tilting of a drip chamber from its vertical axis during fluid administration can have negative effects upon the accuracy of systems configured for drop counting and/or for volumetric measurement of individual drops passing through the drip chamber. To address these negative effects, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a fluid delivery system engages in a fluid control process that comprises determining an error parameter, based at least in part on a tilt signal, generating an error condition, and either holding the fluid flow at the present rate or stopping the flow. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085444 | Medical Device and Guide Device Therefor - A guide device including a polymer and/or plastic tube, in particular a tube containing a polysiloxane, through the continuous opening of which a cable which is moveable in the continuous opening has been routed. To markedly reduce the wear caused by the cable rubbing in the continuous opening of the tube, a coating is provided on the outer surface of the cable and/or the inner surface of the continuous opening, which includes mainly particles that are substantially spherical and/or cylindrical and can move freely at least on the particular surface (e.g., outer surface of the cable and/or inner surface of the continuous opening). Furthermore, a medical device containing such a guide device, and a method for manufacturing the guide device or the medical device are described. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085445 | NON-COMPLIANT MEDICAL BALLOON HAVING AN INTEGRAL WOVEN FABRIC LAYER - A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of a woven fabric layer composed of at least two woven fabric fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085446 | Space Saving Plunger Cap and Rod Assembly - A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel defining a chamber and having a stopper disposed within the chamber, a sleeve having a first end and a second end and extending at least partially about the syringe barrel, and a cap associated with a second end of the sleeve. The syringe assembly also includes a plunger rod having a first end associated with the cap and a second end, wherein the plunger rod is transitionable from a pre-use position, in which at least a portion of the second end of the plunger rod extends along a portion of a barrel sidewall, to a ready-to-use position in which the plunger rod is aligned with the stopper. Upon proximal movement of the sleeve in a direction away from a first end of the barrel, the plunger rod is configured for lateral movement with respect to the cap into the ready-to-use position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085447 | Syringe Having a Removable Cover for Use as a Plunger Rod in Rotational Engagement - A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel defining a chamber, a stopper disposed within the chamber, and a plunger assembly. The plunger assembly includes an elongated plunger rod, a housing, and a handle portion connecting the plunger rod and housing. The plunger assembly transitions from a first position disposed about the syringe barrel, to a second position with the plunger rod engaged with the stopper. Transition of the plunger assembly includes rotational engagement of the plunger rod and stopper. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085448 | CATHETER GUIDANCE SYSTEM - A catheter guidance system and method for guiding a catheter through the bloodstream of the patient's cardiovascular system in a medical procedure. The catheter has a front tip with a heating element for slightly heating a media surrounding the front tip in a blood vessel of the patient's cardiovascular system, and two temperature measuring elements located adjacent to and in front and behind the heating element respectively for measuring temperatures in the media at their respective locations. A guidance device is coupled to the catheter for converting the heating power and temperature measurement signals to digital signals, processing the digital signals, and displaying guidance information indicative of the location of the front tip of the catheter relative to the blood vessel wall of the patient's cardiovascular system. The guidance information may be shown by an intuitive traffic light type display. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085449 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR A MEDICAL CONDUIT - The invention provides an insertion device for insertion of conduits into a body that, before and following deployment of the conduit into the body, has no components that require insertion into or removal from the device. Additionally, the device includes a component that not only prevents re-use or reopening of the device once it is activated, but also provides feedback to the user in the form of a resistance force to activation that must be overcome by the user to deploy the conduit. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085450 | VALVES AND HUBS FOR TUBULAR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - A hub for a sheath, catheter, or other tubular device includes a first hub portion including a first hub lumen sized for receiving a medical device therethrough, and a second hub portion including a second hub lumen, the second hub portion coupled to the first hub portion such that the first and second hub lumens are aligned with one another and the first and second hub portions are spaced apart from one another to define a gap. A valve is secured within the gap between the first and second hub portions that includes a valve passage therethrough, e.g., for accommodating receiving a medical device through the first and second hub lumens into the tubular device, while providing a substantially fluid tight seal. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085451 | PLASMA-TREATED DIALYSIS CATHETER CUFF - A catheter is disclosed. The catheter includes an elongated tubular body defining a longitudinal axis and extending to a distal end thereof, the tubular body having at least one lumen and a cuff disposed around the tubular body configured to contact tissue, the cuff formed from a plasma-treated material having enhanced tissue ingrowth properties. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085452 | Syringe Assembly Having a Rotatably Advanceable Plunger Rod - A syringe assembly for use as a pre-filled syringe is disclosed. The syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel defining a chamber and having a stopper disposed therein. A plunger rod includes an inner member engaged with a portion of the stopper and an outer member adapted for rotational advancement with respect to the inner member to axially displace the outer member with respect to the inner member. The plunger rod is transitionable from a collapsed position in which a portion of the inner member is nested within the outer member, to an extended position in which the same portion of the inner member extends outside the outer member. The inner member includes a radial extension and the outer member defines a helical track adapted to receive the radial extension therein. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085453 | Syringe Having a Squeeze-Fit Plunger Rod - A syringe assembly having an exterior surface and defining a chamber having a stopper disposed therein is disclosed. The syringe assembly includes a plunger assembly having an elongated plunger rod and a handle portion connected thereto, the plunger rod including a depending leg and at least one hinge connecting the depending leg with the handle portion. The plunger rod is adapted to transition from a collapsed position, in which at least a portion of the depending leg extends along at least a portion of the exterior surface of a syringe barrel, to an extended position in which at least a portion of the depending leg engages the stopper. The at least one hinge maintains the depending leg substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the syringe barrel in both the collapsed position and the extended position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085454 | REVERSIBLE DISPOSABLE RESIN NEEDLE FOR BLOOD VESSEL - Provided is a reversible disposable resin needle for blood vessels. The reversible disposable resin needle for blood vessels is decreased in the total length compared with conventional resin needles while preventing exposure to the outside of a cylinder tube which forms the outer container when a piston tube consisting of a metallic needle is pushed back, and thus can reduce manufacturing costs and improve the convenience of storage, distribution, and handling. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085455 | Syringe Having Pivoting Arm Plunger Rod - A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end. The syringe assembly further includes a stopper disposed within a chamber of the syringe barrel, a plunger adapter engaged with the stopper, and a plunger rod having first and second ends. The first end of the plunger rod is pivotally secured to the plunger adapter. The plunger rod has a pre-use position where the second end of the plunger rod is positioned adjacent to the syringe barrel, and a use position where the plunger rod is configured to displace the stopper relative to the syringe barrel. A recessed portion of the plunger adapter receives a portion of the first end of the plunger rod when the plunger rod is in the pre-use position and the use position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085456 | Applicator for Dispensing a Medicinal Substance and Methods Associated Therewith - An applicator | 2013-04-04 |
20130085457 | Syringe Having a Spring Action Plunger Rod - A syringe assembly including a syringe barrel defining a chamber having a stopper therein is disclosed. The syringe assembly includes a plunger rod associated with the stopper, the plunger rod includes an outer sleeve having a distal end interconnected to the stopper and a sidewall portion defining an opening therein. The plunder rod also includes an inner sleeve disposed within the outer sleeve including a longitudinally extending track in alignment with the opening in the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is adapted for telescopic movement with respect to the outer sleeve. The plunger rod also includes a spring mounted in association with the inner sleeve. The syringe assembly further includes a holding mechanism associated with the plunger rod and configured for cooperation with the inner and outer sleeves. Relative movement between the inner and outer sleeves causes the plunger rod to transition from a collapsed position to an extended position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085458 | Syringe Having Dual Pivoting Arm Plunger Rod - A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel having a first end, a second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end. The syringe assembly further includes a stopper disposed within a chamber of the syringe barrel, a plunger adapter engaged with the stopper and defining a recessed portion therein, and first and second plunger arms each having a first end pivotally secured to the plunger adapter. The first and second plunger arms each have a pre-use position where the plunger arms are spaced from each other, and a use position where the plunger arms are positioned adjacent to each other and configured to displace the stopper relative to the syringe barrel. The recessed portion of the plunger adapter receives a portion of a first end of a plunger rod when the first and second plunger arms are in the pre-use position and the use position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085459 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION FEEDBACK - This invention provides for a method and an EMDU used to dispense precise quantities of liquids with an image sensor being capable of providing feedback to the user as to both, when an eye is properly aligned with the EMDU, and to detect and track the quantity of the dose administered on to the eye. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085460 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID DISPENSING - This invention provides for a method and a device for dispensing precise quantities of a predetermined volume of medicaments or other liquids onto the eye, via one or more discrete drop(s) generated by the device in a practical and innoxious way to users. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085461 | Method for Pre-Debriding Treatment of Non-Viable Skin Tissue and Compositions and System Thereof - A pre-debriding composition comprises a chaotropic agent, preferably urea, and, preferably, exfoliating and analgesic agents. The pre-debriding composition reduces the collagen denaturation temperature, Tm, at the site of a wound. Use of the composition along with a supply of heat increases the effectiveness of a subsequent enzymatic debriding treatment. A dressing and heating system is also provided for use with the pre-debriding composition. An “instant activated” debriding composition and package is provided comprising a gel composition and a powdered debriding zymogen composition, wherein mixing of the two compositions results in an activated enzymatic debriding composition. 22290368.1 | 2013-04-04 |
20130085462 | ELECTROKINETIC PUMP BASED WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - A wound treatment system includes a patch, first and second fluid reservoirs, an electrokinetic pump assembly, and a controller. The patch is configured to enclose a wound area and includes an inlet and an outlet. The first fluid reservoir is fluidically connected to the inlet and the second fluid reservoir is fluidically connected to the outlet. The electrokinetic pump assembly is configured to pump a first treatment fluid from the first fluid reservoir into the patch through the inlet and to pump fluid from the patch through the outlet and into the second fluid reservoir. The controller is configured to operate the electrokinetic pump assembly and to include an electronic memory containing computer readable instructions for operating the electrokinetic pump assembly to perform a wound therapy protocol in the wound area. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085463 | OSTOMY POUCH WITH FILTERING SYSTEM - An ostomy appliance including an ostomy pouch with a filter and a center pleated panel to protect the filter, facilitate deodorization and deter ballooning. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085464 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article in which a longitudinal-direction compression groove is formed along a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article by a compression process performed from the top sheet side, width-direction compression grooves are formed along a width direction of the absorbent article by a compression process performed from the topsheet side, wherein the longitudinal-direction compression groove includes a high compression region, a medium compression region, and a low compression region and the width direction compression groove includes the high compression region and the medium compression region, and the low compression region is disposed over the longitudinal-direction compression groove in the width direction. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085465 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BUFFERING PARENTERAL SOLUTIONS - A system for transferring solutions from a first cartridge into a second cartridge comprises a cartridge holder, a plunger driver, and a cartridge connector. The cartridge connector carries a transfer needle and an exhaust needle. The cartridge holder positions the first cartridge against the cartridge connector so that the transfer needle penetrates the first cartridge septum. The second cartridge is removably inserted into another end of the cartridge connector so that both the transfer needle and the exhaust needle penetrate the second cartridge septum. The plunger driver is disposed to advance a plunger on the first cartridge to transfer solution from the first cartridge into the second cartridge thus displacing solution from the second cartridge through the exhaust needle. The cartridge connector includes a sealed interior waste chamber for receiving the solution from the second cartridge. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085466 | PLUG FOR CONTAINER - A plug for a container capable of improving air-tightness and liquid-tightness is provided. A plug includes a first split piece having a cylindrical first fitting portion to be mounted on an opening portion of a container body and fitted to an opening portion space of the opening portion, an end wall which blocks one end of the first fitting portion, and a first flange portion extending outwardly in a radial direction of the first fitting portion from the other end thereof; and a second split piece having a second fitting portion which is fitted to the first fitting portion of the first split piece and forms a closed space between the end wall and the second fitting portion and a second flange portion extending outwardly in a radial direction of the second fitting portion therefrom. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085467 | ROBOTIC INFUSION MIXER AND TRANSPORTABLE CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to a transportable therapeutic cartridge, a therapeutic agent robotic mixer and a method for providing therapeutic infusion services. The transportable therapeutic cartridge is configured to be used to manually mix therapeutic agents or to be coupled to a therapeutic agent robotic mixer, such that the robotic mixer can access therapeutic agents disposed in the cartridge. The cartridge, mixer, and method provide therapeutic infusions in a just-in-time fashion, so as to minimize risk to patients and facility staff while maximizing the use and safety of the therapeutics. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085468 | CATHETER WITH BODY WALL SEPARATOR - A catheter comprising a body wall separator for preventing the occlusion of catheter openings by body tissues when the catheter is placed in the body of a subject. The inventive catheter provides enhanced flow of fluids to and from the body. Methods of making and using the catheter, for drainage purposes for example, are also within the scope of the invention. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085469 | TAUROLIDINE FORMULATIONS AND DELIVERY: THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTION AGAINST BACTERIAL BIOFILM FORMATION - Treating of localized bacterial infection, comprising locally applying Taurolidine to the infection. A device for insertion into the body, the device comprising Taurolidine to render the device infection resistant. A medication for treating bacterial infections, comprising Taurolidine carried by one of: gels, liquid, thixotropic gels, colloidal mixtures, dispensal suspensions, injectable polymers, or a microparticle. A method for treating blood, comprising: removing blood from the body; treating the blood with Taurolidine; and returning the treated blood. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085470 | METHOD FOR PRESSURE-INDEPENDENT, REFILLABLE DRUG INFUSION DEVICE - Described is drug infusion device with one or more check valves for inhibiting the unintentional discharge of medication from a cartridge. The device includes a chamber capable of receiving a cartridge of medication in a fluid form and one or more novel check valves for ensuring the drug is not unintentionally released due to pressure differentials between the cartridge and the ambient pressure outside of the drug infusion device. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085471 | System and Method for Monitoring Time Intervals During Blood Parameter Monitoring - A system and method for monitoring at least one blood parameter of the blood of different patients, comprising a plurality of access devices for establishing at least one means of access to the blood of each patient through the skin, a plurality of removal devices for removing a quantity of blood from each patient in order to obtain at least one blood sample, at least one blood analysis device for analysing the blood sample with respect to predeterminable blood parameters and for generating individual blood parameter data sets, a calculation device which can be used jointly for a plurality of blood parameter data sets of different patients for calculating data sets of drug parameters of the drugs to be administered to the respective patient on the basis of the individual blood parameter data sets, and a plurality of supply devices for supplying the respective drug having the calculated drug parameters. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085472 | MICRONEEDLE NASAL DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention is directed to a nasal delivery device comprising one or more microneedles, and to methods of nasally administering a composition with a nasal delivery device comprising one or more microneedles. In certain embodiments, the nasal delivery device comprises a substrate for administration of a composition to the nasal and/or sinus mucosa, wherein the substrate is non-absorbent and comprises one or more microneedles. In some embodiments, the nasal delivery device comprises a reservoir comprising one or more therapeutic agents, wherein the reservoir is in fluid communication with one or more microneedles. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085473 | Pre-Pierced IV Access Port - An access port for the introduction of a needle cannula tip into an IV tube set includes a rigid tubular housing and a resilient member disposed adjacent an inlet of the housing. The resilient member includes an axial perforation extending through the resilient member, and is normally closed by the resilient character of the resilient member. A depression is defined in a proximal face of the resilient member, and includes sidewalls extending between the proximal face and the axial perforation to guide the tip of the cannulated needle toward the perforation as the cannulated needle is introduced into the access port. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085474 | Syringe with Disinfecting Tip Feature - Syringe assemblies comprising a disinfecting reservoir collar to ensure adherence to aseptic techniques for use in flush procedures for vascular access devices (VAD's) are described. Also described are methods of disinfecting vascular access devices. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085475 | Medicated And Flavored Pacifier - A pacifier for administering medicine comprising: a ring; a nipple, where the nipple connects to the ring; a shield surrounds the nipple, where the shield abuts a connecting ring; a threaded ring extending from the shield and connects to the connecting ring; an opening within the threaded ring for the insertion of liquid medicine; and a hole at the tip of the nipple that allows for the passage of the medicine from the nipple for administration to an infant user. In one exemplary embodiment, a flavoring covers the surface of the nipple. The nipple may hold a predetermined amount of medicine. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085476 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF A THERAPEUTIC AGENT TO THE INNER EAR - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for delivering therapeutic compositions to the inner-ear to treat inner-ear disorders. An embodiment of such a system comprises a sheath for insertion into the auditory canal and a cannula which can be inserted through the sheath. The cannula can include a tip for piercing the tympanic membrane and delivering the composition to an inner-ear tissue surface. The system may also include a therapeutic composition comprising a therapeutic agent and a thixotropic material which allows the composition to be delivered (e.g., by injection) through the cannula in liquid form and transition to gel-form once delivered to the tissue surface. A method for using the system comprises introducing the sheath into the ear, introducing the cannula through the sheath to pierce the tympanic membrane and position the tip adjacent an inner-ear tissue surface; and delivering the composition through the cannula to adhere to the tissue surface. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085477 | CATHETER WITH TAPERING SURFACES - A catheter has an elongated tubular body and a septum. The elongated tubular body defines a longitudinal axis and includes a first wall defining a first lumen and a second wall defining a second lumen. The first lumen and the second lumen communicate with first and second distal openings, respectively. The septum separates the first and second lumens. One or both of the first and second walls includes a side opening. The side opening is fluid communication with one of the first and second lumens. The side opening has an external aperture and an internal aperture. The internal aperture is smaller in dimension than the external aperture. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085478 | CATHETER WITH EXTERNAL FLOW CHANNEL - A catheter is provided which includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end and a sidewall defining at least one lumen. The catheter body has at least one side opening formed through the sidewall at a location spaced proximally from the distal end. The at least one side opening communicates with the at least one lumen. A recess extends along the sidewall and communicates with the at least one side opening such that the recess defines a fluid pathway into the side opening. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085479 | Catheter having Flexible Tip with Multiple Flexible Segments - A catheter apparatus includes an elongated body having a distal portion including a distal end, a plurality of flexible segments, and at least one intermediate segment that is less flexible than the flexible segments. Adjacent flexible segments are spaced from each other longitudinally by the at least one intermediate segment. Each of the flexible segments include a sidewall having at least one elongated gap extending at least partially therethrough and forming interlocking members. The at least one intermediate segment is shorter than the flexible segments. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085480 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LASER SYSTEM - A device and a method for controlling a laser system for the treatment of the eye lens by means of laser-induced disruptions. The laser system includes a femtosecond laser and a deflection unit for directing the laser beam and a detection device for detecting a value characteristic of the occurrence of disruptions being provided. The detection device is connected to the control device and the control device is adapted to determine a pulse energy for the laser system from the characteristic value and to actuate the laser accordingly. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085481 | OPHTHALMOLOGY APPLIANCE FOR PHOTOCOAGULATION OR PHOTOTHERAPY, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH AN APPLIANCE - A device intended to permit photocoagulation or phototherapy at low cost and in a shorter time. For this purpose, an ophthalmology appliance includes a radiation source having several discrete individual emitters. The therapy beam path leading from the radiation source to the treatment area projects an image of at least respective portions of different individual emitters simultaneously onto surfaces spaced apart from each other in the treatment area. This permits simultaneous generation of several coagulation foci and dispenses with the need for electromechanical beam-deflecting units, which permits a shorter treatment time. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085482 | Systems and Methods for Disruption of an Eye Lens - Systems and methods are provided for ablating a lens of an eye. An access incision is made through outer eye tissue to access the lens. A laser tool is inserted through the access incision. Electromagnetic energy is focused using the inserted laser tool to ablate a portion of the lens, where said ablation breaks the lens into a plurality of pieces for removal from the eye. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085483 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL APPARATUS FOR BREAKDOWN OF EYE TISSUE - An ophthalmological apparatus ( | 2013-04-04 |
20130085484 | Methods for Treating Eye Conditions - Systems and methods are provided for reducing intraocular pressure in an eye. A perpendicular incision is made through a conjunctiva of the eye to access a trabecular meshwork of the eye. Electromagnetic energy is focused through the perpendicular incision to ablate a portion of the trabecular network, where said ablation creates a channel for outflow flow of fluid through a sclera venous sinus to reduce pressure within the eye. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085485 | Systems and Methods for Treating Pathological Skin Conditions Using a Laser Diode - In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for treating pathological skin conditions. A method of removing fungus from a treatment area may include placing an energy delivery apparatus on the treatment area, and activating the medical laser to deliver electromagnetic energy over an exposure distance to the treatment area in order to cause a temperature of tissue in the treatment area to rise to within a fungal treatment temperature range. The energy delivery apparatus may be attachable to an energy emitting portion of a medical laser and may be configured to position the energy emitting portion at the exposure distance from a surface of the treatment area when the energy delivery apparatus is placed on the treatment area. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085486 | Surgical Laser Cutting Device - Provided is a surgical handpiece for providing an electromagnetic cutting blade. The handpiece, comprises a body portion having an input end and an output end, a plurality of optical fibers for receiving laser energy having a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range, wherein the optical fibers are received in the body portion at the input end and extend to the output end, and an optical fiber transition region within the body portion for arranging the plurality of optical fibers into a predetermine cutting shape at the output end, wherein laser energy transmitted from the arranged optical fibers at the output end interact with water molecules near the surgical target to generate micro-explosions that result in a cutting effect. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085487 | Electrosurgical Device with Offset Conductive Element - A device for forming a lesion includes a hub defining a passageway and a shaft attached to the hub and defining a lumen. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end extending away from the hub. The shaft includes an electrically conductive material on at least a portion of an inner surface and on at least a portion on an outer surface. A conductive member has a longitudinal axis and is attached to a mounting structure mateable with mounting structure of the hub so that the conductive member extends through the passageway into the lumen so that at least near the hub the conductive member longitudinal axis is spaced from the lumen longitudinal axis to create electrical contact between the conductive member outer surface and the shaft inner surface. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085488 | NARROW GAUGE HIGH STRENGTH CHOKED WET TIP MICROWAVE ABLATION ANTENNA - An electromagnetic surgical ablation probe having a coaxial feedline and cooling chamber is disclosed. The disclosed probe includes a dipole antenna arrangement having a radiating section, a distal tip coupled to a distal end of the radiating section, and a ring-like balun short, or choke, which may control a radiation pattern of the probe. A conductive tube disposed coaxially around the balun short includes at least one fluid conduit which provides coolant, such as dionized water, to a cooling chamber defined within the probe. A radiofrequency transparent catheter forms an outer surface of the probe and may include a lubricious coating. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085489 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING RENAL DENERVATION VERIFICATION - A renal denervation feedback method is described that performs a baseline measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at a renal vessel; denervates at least some tissue proximate the renal vessel after performing the baseline measurement; performs a post-denervation measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at the renal vessel, after the denervating; and assesses denervation of the renal vessel based on a comparison of the baseline measurement and the post-denervation measurement of renal nerve plexus electrical activity at the renal vessel. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085490 | External Cooling Devices And Systems For Surgical Instruments - A surgical system includes a portable surgical instrument and a sleeve. The portable surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly and a housing operably coupled to the end effector assembly. The housing includes a generator and a battery assembly coupled thereto and configured to supply energy to the end effector assembly for treating tissue. The sleeve is shaped complementarily to the housing and is removably positionable about the housing. The sleeve is configured to cool the housing and/or remove heat from the housing to inhibit overheating of the generator and/or the battery assembly. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085491 | Surgical Instrument Shafts and Methods of Manufacturing Shafts for Surgical Instruments - A surgical instrument includes a shaft formed via extrusion. The shaft has one or more lumens extending therethrough. The lumen(s) each define a cross-sectional configuration. An end effector assembly is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. One or more components are coupled to the end effector assembly. The component(s) extend proximally from the end effector into the lumen(s) of the shaft. One or more of the components is formed via stamping. The component(s) define a cross-sectional configuration substantially complementary to the cross-section configuration of the lumen into which they extend. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085492 | ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER HANDLE HAVING ACCESSIBLE INTERIOR - A catheter for the treatment of tissue, particularly for the treatment of cardiac tissue to alleviate cardiac arrhythmias includes a handle housing a combination of steering components, electronic circuitry and/or infusion tubing. An interior notch in the handle around a circumference of the handle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle provides a means for access to the sealed handle in case a repair to the interior components is necessary during manufacture or reprocessing. The circumferential frangible connection of the two halves of the handle provides access without the use of cutting or drilling devices that could damage the interior components. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085493 | Electrosurgical Balloons - An electrosurgical balloon includes an inflatable balloon body formed of a non-conductive substrate material. One or more electrodes are disposed on an exterior surface of the balloon body. The electrodes can include a pair of bipolar electrodes, and the balloon body can have at least one fluid outlet hole configured to provide fluid to the pair of bipolar electrodes. A second inflatable balloon body can be disposed inside the first inflatable balloon body. The electrosurgical balloon can be incorporated into a catheter assembly, in which the electrosurgical balloon is a balloon electrode tip at a distal end of a catheter. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085494 | LAPAROSCOPIC DEVICE WITH THREE JAWS - Methods and devices are provided utilizing an end effector having three jaws movably coupled thereto for grasping and/or dissecting tissue. In one embodiment, each of the three jaws are movable between an open position in which the distal ends of the three jaws are spaced apart from one another, and a closed position in which the distal ends directly contact one another. The jaws can define an opening therebetween when the jaws are in the closed position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085495 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FOCUSED BIPOLAR TISSUE ABLATION USING AN INSULATED SHAFT - A tissue ablation probe is provided. The probe comprises a proximal electrode element, which includes a proximal electrode stem and a deployable proximal electrode array, and a distal electrode element, which includes a distal electrode stem and a deployable distal electrode array. The probe is configured, such that a majority of electrical energy conveyed between the proximal and distal electrode elements is conveyed between distal termini of the electrode arrays, whereas a relatively small amount of the electrical energy is conveyed between the electrode stems. One or more of the electrodes on the arrays may be optionally insulated to further enhance the electrical characteristics of the arrays. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085496 | Surgical Forceps - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members, each jaw member including a tissue sealing plate disposed thereon. One or both of the jaw members is movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One or both of the jaw members defines a first channel extending therethrough and an opening in the tissue sealing plate thereof that is aligned with the first channel. A stop member having a pre-determined configuration is removably engaged within the first channel. At least a portion of the stop member is configured to extend through the opening of the tissue sealing plate to define a minimum gap distance between the tissue sealing plates of the jaw members when the jaw members are disposed in the approximated position. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085497 | Articulating Ablation And Division Device With Blood Flow Sensing Capability - A laparoscopic liver resection device is described. The device combines the Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) technology with a cutting mechanism, a blood-flow sensor and a flexible actuation mechanism to simultaneously coagulate and cut the liver tissue and detect the presence of blood flow to confirm avascularity. The present invention eliminates the risk of excess bleeding due to cutting too deep and reduces recovery time and the time spent on re-coagulation of coagulated areas, thereby shortening duration of surgery. Also embodiments prevent excess ablation by stopping ablation activity on the target tissue as soon as insufficient or no blood flow in the target tissue is detected. Thus a closed loop control for a bloodless tissue/organ division method is provided. | 2013-04-04 |
20130085498 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING POSITION OF ROTARY SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A rotation sensor system is included with a surgical instrument having an outer tube, an inner rotating member rotatably disposed within the outer tube and a handpiece coupled to proximal ends of the outer tube and the inner rotating member. The rotation sensor system includes a magnetic member provided on the inner rotating member near the proximal end of the inner rotating member, a magnetically permeable member provided on the outer tube near the proximal end of the outer tube, and a sensor provided on the handpiece to sense magnetic flux of the magnetically permeable member adjacent to the sensor. This sensed magnetic flux can be used to determine the rotational position of the inner rotating member relative to the outer. tube. Such information can be used to control the position of the cutting member relative to the cutting window when a surgeon stops rotating the inner rotating member. | 2013-04-04 |