14th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100087722 | Small Volume In Vitro Analyte Sensor and Methods of Making - A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087723 | SURFACE-ENHANCED RAMAN NANOBIOSENSOR - The present invention relates to biosensors, in particular to surface-enhanced Raman biosensors for detection of in vivo and ex vivo analytes. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for the in vivo detection of analytes such as glucose. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087724 | MEMBRANE FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - The present invention provides a biointerface membrane for use with an implantable device that interferes with the formation of a barrier cell layer including; a first domain distal to the implantable device wherein the first domain supports tissue attachment and interferes with barrier cell layer formation and a second domain proximal to the implantable device wherein the second domain is resistant to cellular attachment and is impermeable to cells. In addition, the present invention provides sensors including the biointerface membrane, implantable devices including these sensors or biointerface membranes, and methods of monitoring glucose levels in a host utilizing the analyte detection implantable device of the invention. Other implantable devices which include the biointerface membrane of the present invention, such as devices for cell transplantation, drug delivery devices, and electrical signal delivery or measuring devices are also provided. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087725 | Novel Sheath and Electrical Lead - The invention describes a steerable sheath for percutaneous epicardial access. The invention also describes a novel lead to facilitate left ventricular pacing and efficient defibrillation. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087726 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A KIDNEY FUNCTION PARAMETER - In a method to determine a kidney function parameter of kidneys of an examination person with the aid of magnetic resonance tomography, at least one magnetic resonance measurement is implemented for an examination region of the examination person that comprises a urinary bladder of the examination person, to acquire magnetic resonance data from the examination region that include at least image data. The concentration of a urophanic substance in the urinary bladder of the examination person is automatically determined based on the acquired magnetic resonance data. A volume of the urinary bladder is automatically determined based on the acquired image data. A kidney function parameter of the kidneys of the examination person is automatically determined on the basis of the determined concentration of the urophanic substance in the urinary bladder and of the specific volume of the urinary bladder. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087727 | MULTI-MODALITY IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGISTRATION OF THE MULTIPLE MODALITIES - Method to register multiple different imaging modalities warming an examination subject in a common image acquisition region of all imaging modalities, simultaneous or time-offset acquisition of at least one first image data set with a first imaging modality, simultaneous or time-offset acquisition of at least one second heat image data set with a second imaging modality, determining at least one item of heat information resulting from the warming of the examination subject is determined from each of the first image data set and the second heat image data set, and registration of the imaging modalities using the determined heat information. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087728 | ACOUSTIC PALPATION USING NON-INVASIVE ULTRASOUND TECHNIQUES TO IDENTIFY AND LOCALIZE TISSUE ELICITING BIOLOGICAL RESPONSES - Methods and systems for identifying and spatially localizing tissues having certain physiological properties or producing certain biological responses, such as the sensation of pain, in response to the application of intense focused ultrasound (acoustic probing or palpation) are provided. In some embodiments, targeted acoustic probing may be guided or visualized using imaging techniques such as ultrasound imaging or other types of non-invasive imaging techniques. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087729 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - When multiple types of imaging are performed while moving a table on which a subject to be examined is placed, an imaging efficiency is improved and a high-quality image is obtained within a short time. Therefore, within a predetermined time interval such as an identical period of a periodic living body motion, a predetermined number of echo signals from each of the multiple types of imaging sequences are acquired and the table on which the subject to be examined is placed is moved. Along with the movement of the table, data items within the same range in the Ky-direction as to each of the imaging sequences are acquired, the moving speed of the table is controlled in such a manner that the acquired data items become continuous in the x-direction, and images are reconstructed based on the data items obtained respectively from the imaging sequences. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087730 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A velocity-image creating unit creates a velocity image that indicates a distribution of velocity components with respect to each of a plurality of images obtained by repeating a plurality of number of times Echo Planar Imaging (EPI) that is capable of obtaining velocity components of a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) flowing inside a subject. A velocity-variance image creating unit calculates variance of velocity components along the time sequence by same position on velocity images by using a plurality of created velocity images. A superimposed-image processing unit then superimposes the distribution of the variance of the velocity components according to the velocity-variance image on an average absolute-value image, and an image display unit displays a superimposed image. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087731 | Method for Tracking Degradation of a Biodegradable Stent Having Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Particles Embedded Therein - A tubular stent formed from a plurality of filaments, the filaments constructed out of a solid bioabsorbable polymeric material having active agent particles dispersed there through that are visible by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The active agent particles are superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) particles. The SPIO particles enhance the visibility of the polymeric stent under MRI, and also allow for accurate monitoring of stent degradation. As the stent degrades, the SPIO particles are released and either flow downstream or are embedded by nearby macrophages. The amount of SPIO particles within the remaining stent body is decreased, which results in a different MRI signal. By quantifying the signal change, the amount of biodegradable stent remaining can be deduced in situ and the stent degradation rate may be accurately calculated. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087732 | OPTICAL ULTRASOUND RECEIVER - An imaging guidewire can include one or more optical fibers communicating light along the guidewire. At or near its distal end, one or more blazed or other Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs) can direct light to a photoacoustic transducer material that provides ultrasonic imaging energy. Returned ultrasound can be sensed by an FBG sensor. A responsive signal can be optically communicated to the proximal end of the guidewire, and processed such as to develop a 2D or 3D image. In an example, the guidewire outer diameter can be small enough such that an intravascular catheter can be passed over the guidewire. To minimize the size of the guidewire, an ultrasound-to-acoustic transducer that is relatively insensitive to the polarization of the optical sensing signal can be used. The ultrasound-to-optical transducer can be manufactured so that it is relatively insensitive to the polarization of the optical sensing signal. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087733 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A biological information processing apparatus has a light source | 2010-04-08 |
20100087734 | Ultrasound System With Control Panel Adjustable in Height Through Contact - Disclosed herein is an ultrasound system which has a control panel adjustable in height. The ultrasound system includes the control panel, a power transmission device adjusting a height of the control panel, a contact detection unit detecting contact and generating a selection signal, and a controller controlling the power transmission device according to the selection signal. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087735 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES OF MICROBEAMFORMING WITH ADJUSTABLE FLUID LENSES - An acoustic probe ( | 2010-04-08 |
20100087736 | Ultrasound signal processing apparatus and method - According to an aspect of the present invention, since an attenuation factor of ultrasound inside a subject is derived from changes in the phase of an ultrasound echo in a depth direction of the subject, the attenuation factor can be determined simply and conveniently. Accordingly, a plurality of band-pass filters that have different center frequencies, and a signal processing circuit that performs individual detection and logarithmic compression for each band and the like are not required. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087737 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ULTRASOUND IMAGE - A bias gate part supplies a bias current to a transmission pulse generator. The transmission pulse generator receives the supply 6of the bias current, amplifies an input voltage, and supplies an output voltage obtained by the amplification to array transducer elements. In accordance with the timing of transmitting ultrasound waves from the array transducer elements and the level of the output voltage supplied to the array transducer elements, the bias gate part supplies the bias current to the transmission pulse generator while changing the timing of supplying the bias current. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087738 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING CARDIAC DYSSYNCHRONY - In one embodiment, a system and method for quantifying cardiac dyssynchrony relate to capturing images of the heart over time as it beats, generating heart function profiles for discrete portions of the myocardium from the captured images, the heart function profiles each pertaining to a heart function parameter as a function of time, and performing cross-correlation on the generated heart function profiles to yield a cross-correlation function that identifies a time delay at which the heart function profiles temporally correlate most closely, the time delay being indicative of a degree of cardiac dyssynchrony. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087739 | APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL BODY ANALYSIS - An apparatus for optical body analysis is built with an illumination and detection head, and an optical coupler. The illumination and detection head comprises a light source for illuminating a body portion to analyze through the optical coupler and a detector for receiving light diffusely reflected by the body portion. The optical coupler is mechanically decoupled from the illumination and detection head and is adapted to be in contact with an outer surface of the body portion while the contact between the optical coupler and the body portion minimally affects physical properties of the body portion. The apparatus may further comprise a position unit adapted to adjust the position of the illumination and detection head relative to the optical coupler so that the detector receives through the optical coupler light generated by the light source and diffusely reflected by the body portion. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087740 | COLON POLYP STAGING METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for examination and removal of polyps. Using methods and systems of the present disclosure, one can determine whether a polyp is benign or cancerous in situ. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087741 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MALIGNANCIES IN BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS USING WHITE LIGHT ENDOSCOPY - A method is described for computing a statistically significant difference between dysplasia and Barrett's esophagus (both with and without inflammatory component) using a discriminate function with diffuse reflectance measurements performed at a minimum of four different wavelengths of 485, 513, 598, and 629 nm. The discriminate function found depends both on local blood fraction volume T | 2010-04-08 |
20100087742 | PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE USER - A method for determining a physiological characteristic of a patient on which a medical device is applied is disclosed. Electric current data is obtained from the medical device. The electric current data is filtered to produce filtered data. The physiological characteristic is determined based on the filtered data. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087743 | Pulse Contour Method and Apparatus for Continuous Assessment of a Cardiovascular Parameter - A cardiovascular parameter such as cardiac output is estimated from a current pressure waveform data set without needing to directly measure blood flow or arterial compliance. The general shape of an input flow waveform over one beat-to-beat cycle is assumed (or computed), and then the parameters of a flow-to-pressure model, if not pre-determined, are determined using system identification techniques. In one embodiment, the parameters thus determined are used to estimate a current peripheral resistance, which is used not only to compute an estimate of the cardiovascular parameter, but also to adjust the shape of the input flow waveform assumed during at least one subsequent beat-to-beat cycle. Another embodiment does not require computation of the peripheral resistance and still another embodiment computes a flow estimate from an optimized identification of the parameters defining the assumed input flow waveform. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087744 | Pulse rate monitor and process for detecting an allergen - A wearable pulse rate and rhythm monitoring device that monitors a person's pulse for variables such as pulse rate, pulse rhythm, pulse amplitude and blood pressure versus time when a person is exposed to one or more potential allergens. The person will select a potential allergen, such as corn, from a list stored in the device when the person will be exposed to that particular potential allergen. Selecting a potential allergen will start the device to monitor the pulse for gathering the data and storing the data in the memory for a pre-selected period of time. The stored data is then downloaded into a program that will plot the pulse rate versus real time so that an allergen can be identified. By monitoring the various changes to a person's pulse versus real time instead of taking an average, even slight allergens can be identified. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087745 | Baseline processing for a cardiac event detection system - A system for the detection of cardiac events occurring in a human patient is provided. At least two electrodes are included in the system for obtaining an electrical signal from a patient's heart. An electrical signal processor is electrically coupled to the electrodes for processing the electrical signal and a patient alarm means is further provided and electrically coupled to the electrical signal processor. The electrical signal is acquired in the form of electrogram segments, which are categorized according to heart rate, ST segment shift and type heart rhythm (normal or abnormal). Baseline electrogram segments are tracked over time. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087746 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING BODY SOUNDS - The invention provides a method and system for analyzing body sounds from one or more body organs. An array of transducers is fixed to the body surface over the organs from which body sounds are to be recorded. Analysis of the recorded sound signals includes dividing each signal into one or more time intervals and calculating an average of the signal in each time interval. A difference signal is calculated for each interval, where the difference signal is the difference of the recorded signal in the interval and the interval average. An energy assessment signal is then calculated in each interval using the difference signal. In an embodiment, the energy assessment signal is a standard deviation signal. The subject matter may be used to record and analyze cardiovascular sounds for diagnosing abnormal cardiovascular function, or for calculating an ejection fraction. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087747 | ACCURATE DETECTION OF SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING - A method for detecting sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) includes acquiring a time sequence of a physiological signal from an individual, wherein the time sequence of the physiological signal includes a oscillatory pattern, computing an oscillatory interval signal using the time sequence of the physiological signal, decomposing the oscillatory interval signal into a plurality of ensemble empirical modes, selecting one of the plurality of ensemble empirical modes, calculating at least one of average amplitude or standard deviation of the instantaneous frequency in the selected ensemble empirical mode; and identifying SDB using at least one of the average amplitude or the standard deviation of the instantaneous frequency. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087748 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SENSING RESPIRATION OF A LIVING BEING - A description is given of a device for sensing respiration of a living being, the device including: an active transmitter configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field; and a sensor arranged on the torso of the living being and configured to provide a signal which depends on the magnetic or electromagnetic field and on a change in the distance, caused by the respiration of the living being, between the active transmitter and the sensor. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087749 | Collection Device for Sampling Exhaled Airstreams - A collection device ( | 2010-04-08 |
20100087750 | IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS - A method of determining frequencies for use in performing impedance measurements. The method includes determining estimates for parameter values representing an impedance response for at least one subject, using the estimated parameter values to determine a design and using the design to determine frequencies for use in impedance measurements. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087751 | ACOUSTIC REFLECTOMETRY INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - An acoustic reflectometry instrument and method for ascertaining fluid presence in an ear. Drive side normalization involves normalizing the speaker to adjust its output to compensate for non-linearity over a frequency range used for acoustic reflectometry measurement of the ear. The microphone is normalized to compensate for system non-linearity. Measurement involves repetition a selected number of times until the spectral gradient angle is within a specified range for each repetition to provide validation of the measurement. For enhanced reliability, various sources of error are tested. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087753 | LANCING DEVICE FOR TAKING BLOOD FOR MEDICAL TESTS - A lancing device for taking blood for medical examinations, comprising a base body, at least one needle arranged therein which can be extended outwards with a tip end, having a needle holding element which at least partially encompasses the needle, and a manual actuating element for releasing a displacement movement of the needle together with the needle holding element relative to the base body, wherein a movable plastic spring element for generating a pretension by means of the manual actuating element, which is connected to a control curve section that can be moved in the base body, is arranged in at least one component in the base body, wherein the needle holding element is connected to the control curve section and can automatically be moved in the forward and backward direction during a pressure release of the plastic spring element by travelling along the control curve section. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087754 | Integrated Lancet and Analyte Testing Apparatus - Integrated lancing and analyte measurement systems are provided which minimize the number of actions required to operate the systems, accomplished in part by combining two or more user steps into one. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087755 | MEDICAL/SURGICAL TOOL FOR BOTH IDENTIFYING SUBCUTANEOUS TARGET TISSUE BY MEANS OF EMITTING AN INTERROGATION SIGNAL AND POSITIONING A CATHETER AT THE TARGET | 2010-04-08 |
20100087756 | METHOD OF CHARACTERIZATION AND DIFFERENTIATION OF TISSUE - A novel method for soft tissue characterization includes obtaining a sequence of surface stress patterns as a function of an increasing compression force when a probe is pressed against the tissue over the location of the lesion of interest. A number of elasticity features are then calculated to characterize the tissue and the lesion located therein including strain hardening, loading curve average slope, lesion peak signal under a predetermined load, tissue heterogeneity, lesion shape and lesion mobility. At least three elasticity features are provided as an input to a statistical Bayesian classifier trained on a clinical database to calculate the probability of the lesion being benign or malignant. Additional patient-related parameters may be further provided as inputs to the classifier to increase the accuracy of differentiation between benign and malignant lesions. These parameters include a family history of cancer disease, a patient-inherited genetic factor, a history of said tissue related diseases, patient's age, patient's weight, and patient's lifestyle and dietary factors. The method of the invention along with other non-invasive examinations of lesions may help in reducing the rate of biopsies, specifically breast tissue biopsies. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087757 | Multi-Mode Pelvic Exercise Probe - A perineometer exercise probe for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. The exercise probe is selectively operable in a passive reaction mode, in which audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals proportional to pelvic muscle contractions are generated, and in an active vibrating mode in which therapeutic vibrations are applied directly to internal pelvic musculature with or without co-generation of biofeedback signals proportional to the strength of pelvic muscle contractions; and in a combination of both modes simultaneously. The probe reacts the pelvic contraction forces and thus provides passive tactile feedback signals that are experienced simultaneously with audible, visual and vibration-induced tactile biofeedback signals for improving the endurance and strength of pelvic floor muscles. Biofeedback signaling is facilitated by wireless two-way communication between the probe and a portable monitor. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087758 | LAMINATED ULTRASONIC WAVEGUIDES FABRICATED FROM SHEET STOCK - A laminated ultrasonic waveguide and a method of fabrication thereof which comprises stamping at least two pieces of sheet stock to form stamped parts of the laminated ultrasonic waveguide. The stamped parts are then laminated together to form a laminated ultrasonic waveguide for transferring ultrasonic acoustic energy along a longitudinal axis of the laminated ultrasonic waveguide. In several disclosed embodiments, the laminated ultrasonic waveguide is part of an ultrasonic surgical instrument having an active tip end-effector which is placed in contact with tissue of a patient to couple ultrasonic energy transferred along the laminated ultrasonic waveguide to the tissue. The stamped pieces of sheet stock can also be stamped to form one or more channels extending along the length of the laminated ultrasonic waveguide. The laminated ultrasonic waveguide can also define a connector at a proximal end thereof to transfer ultrasonic energy into the laminated ultrasonic waveguide. In different embodiments, the laminated ultrasonic waveguide comprises first and second (and third or more) stamped pieces of sheet stock which are laminated together. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087759 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ULTRASONIC MEDICAL DEVICE WITH VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE - An apparatus and method for an ultrasonic medical device with a variable frequency drive for ablating a biological material comprises an ultrasonic probe having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a transducer that drives the ultrasonic probe over a variable frequency range, creating a transverse ultrasonic vibration along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis of the ultrasonic probe; a coupling engaging the proximal end of the ultrasonic probe to a distal end of the transducer; and an ultrasonic energy source engaged to the transducer that produces an ultrasonic energy, wherein driving the ultrasonic probe over the variable frequency range allows for the ultrasonic energy to propagate around a bend of the ultrasonic probe to ablate the biological material in communication with the ultrasonic probe. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087760 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Device - A cardiopulmonary resuscitation device that combines ventilation of a patient's lungs with chest compressions on the patient's sternum area. The device includes a self-inflating bag having a flat top side as a proper position on the self-inflating bag for applying force to the top side of the self-inflating bag, a flat bottom side on the self-inflating bag for properly positioning the bag on the patient's sternum area, an outlet port through which the content of the bag is forced when the flat top side of the bag is pushed toward the flat bottom side of the bag, a connector connecting the bag with a tube extending from the outlet port, a headband face mask for placement over the patient's mouth and nose, and a second connector positioned between the tube and the face mask. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087761 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING HEALTH - A system made up of methods and techniques designed to improve the body's postural alignment, joint range, muscle hydration, bone density, and overall musculoskeletal health. The system combines a series of exercises designed to lengthen and strengthen muscles, fascial and myofascial tissue. The system is used in combination with a vibrating roller device, which can also be used with a head cradle. The application of the vibrational motion to the body in combination with the techniques described herein work to stimulate fascial tissue and confer benefits on the user which will improve the overall quality of life. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087762 | Acupressure and Massaging Device - An acupressure and massaging device comprised of a plurality of spherical elements, contained within an enclosed flexible envelope positioned on any surface providing adequate support, and against which device the user's body is in put in contact either while at rest or while in motion. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087763 | Hand-held cradle for ball massage - A massage implement is provided that incorporates the use of commonly available golf balls, or other objects of similar dimensions and properties. The massage implement comprises a rigid or semi-rigid housing to hold a golf ball, a cavity to allow such golf ball to move freely within the implement, a comfortable and ergonomically balanced shape, finger impressions for greater control and grip, and other built-in utilities essential to a proper massage and other affiliated uses. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087764 | NECK CAST WITH MULTI-POSITION ADJUSTABILITY OF HEIGHT AND DIAMETER AND INCLUDING DOWNWARDLY CONFIGURED SHOULDER SUPPORTS FOR IMMOBILIZING A PATIENT'S HEAD - The present invention teaches a head and neck cast for providing secure immobilization of a patient's upper neck and head extremities and includes a lower ergonomically configured ring supported upon the shoulders of the wearer. An upper ring is vertically displaceable in each of upper and lower directions relative to the lower support ring via an interconnecting network of both scissoring and vertically extending jacks. In this fashion, the neck and head of the patient is immobilized via the positional support provided by the lower ring and without the need for screws mounted to the skull. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087765 | Build-a-boot - A heel supporting and protective boot for bed-ridden patients who may otherwise develop pressure sores on their heel. The body of the boot is comprised of a fiber and angled foam combination heretofore not used. The boot additionally has sewn tube holes on both sides allowing for use of medical tubing such as with a sequential compression pump. The inner portion material of the boot is a soft liner fabric which is antibacterial and absorbs moisture. The outer portion material of the boot is a fabric with fluid resistance. Further, the boot has a soft fiber-filled flap covering the shin portion of the leg to prevent pressure on the dorsal side of the lower leg. The boot additionally has a foot-position strap sewn and placed to the bottom of the boot running along both sides of the boot and attaching at the top of both sides of the upper boot to assist with the prevention of foot drop. Said invention further uses an opening at the heel which allows the heel to remain exposed to air as a result of proper elevation and cushioning created by the unique combination of fiber and angled foam in the body of said device. The elements incorporated address important factors in preventing or allowing healing of heel sores, or enhancing the curing of existing ulcers while minimizing chances of foot drop and minimizing chances of new pressure points. The fiber/foam combination, dual fabric content, shin flap, tubing holes, foot position strap and open heel design all work together to ensure proper healing and prevention of decubitis ulcers. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087766 | TOE PROTECTING DEVICE - A toe protecting device for supporting and keeping the toe from curling is disclosed. The device includes a thin plastic strip for placing the toe straight, a plurality of washer rings through which a toe can be inserted, a cloth that surrounds the device provides cushion and an elastic band secures the toe and the strip. A plurality of washer rings attached to the flat surface of the plastic strip is lifted so as to insert at least one of a big toe and little toe. An elastic band that surrounds the toe and the device provides sufficient grip. A plurality of objects on the strip that supports and straightens the little toe is made of lightweight plastic. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087767 | LIMITED-ACCESS, REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for applying reduced pressure to a tissue site at a limited-access location on a patient includes a reduced-pressure source, a treatment manifold for placing proximate the tissue site and operable to distribute reduced pressure to the tissue site, and a sealing member for placing over the tissue site and operable to form a pneumatic seal over the tissue site. The reduced-pressure treatment system also includes a reduced-pressure bridge and a moisture-removing device on at least portion of the reduced-pressure bridge. The reduced-pressure bridge includes a delivery manifold operable to transfer the reduced pressure to the treatment manifold, an encapsulating envelope at least partially enclosing the delivery manifold and having a patient-facing side, and a reduced-pressure-interface site formed proximate one end of the reduced-pressure bridge. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087768 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR LIQUID ACTIVE INGREDIENT - A monolithic device for transdermal administration of an active pharmaceutical ingredient which is selected from propargylamines and rivastigmine and is liquid at 25° C., has an adhesive matrix layer which includes the active ingredient in an acrylic polymer pressure sensitive adhesive without cross-linker agent containing a metal atom, the adhesive having a shear value of between 1.5 and 15 hours, and further includes a non-volatile coadjuvant selected from squalene and triethylcitrate present in the layer in an amount of 1 to 15 wt %. The combination provides good release of the drug in use, reduces loss of the drug during a drying step in manufacture, reduces chemical interaction of the layer with the drug and achieves low level of skin irritation. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087769 | BIOCIDIC MEDICAL DEVICES, IMPLANTS AND WOUND DRESSINGS - The present invention discloses a medical device selected from a group consisting of medical devices, implants wound dressings, comprises at least one insoluble proton sink or source (PSS). The medical device is provided useful for killing living target cells (LTCs), or otherwise disrupting vital intracellular processes and/or intercellular interactions of the LTC upon contact. The PSS comprises, inter alia, (i) proton source or sink providing a buffering capacity; and (ii) means providing proton conductivity and/or electrical potential. The PSS is effectively disrupting the pH homeostasis and/or electrical balance within the confined volume of the LTC and/or disrupting vital intercellular interactions of the LTCs while efficiently preserving the pH of the LTCs' environment. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087770 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT - The medical apparatus has lines that are connected to the vascular system of a patient. To ensure that an accidental escape of blood is identified, a camera is provided and is directed at the extracorporeal blood circuit of the patient. The image signals from the camera are processed in the sense that the color of blood and/or its arrangement in the image area in the camera image is determined, wherein the size of the recorded image area with the color of blood is also evaluated. In this way, an extracorporeal blood loss can be detected and signaled automatically. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087771 | BLOOD PURIFICATION SYSTEM - Provision of a blood purification system comprising a blood purification tubing and a blood purification apparatus particularly suitable for use in continuous hemofiltration in which in the treatment of a patient with renal disease, multiple organ failure, and the like, the amount of water removed from the patient and the amount of supply to the patient can be more accurately controlled, and in which preparation operation is easy. A blood purification system comprising a blood purification tubing and a blood purification apparatus wherein the soft tubes of flow paths connecting a first planar panel and a second planar panel, and the location of the soft tubes are selected to satisfy a formula of a predetermined condition. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087772 | BLOOD PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PURGING A SET OF BLOOD LINES ON A BLOOD PROCESSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for the emptying of a blood tubing set of a blood treatment device comprising an extracorporeal blood circuit including a membrane filter having a first chamber and a second chamber separated therefrom by a membrane, said first chamber being flowed through by blood in operation of the blood treatment device and said second chamber being flowed through by filtrate in operation of the blood treatment device, and said blood tubing set including an arterial blood tube and a venous blood tube which are both in communication with the first chamber of the membrane filter and which conduct blood from the patient to the membrane filter and from the membrane filter to the patient in operation of the blood treatment device, and comprising a substituate line which opens into the arterial blood tube and/or into the venous blood tube, and comprising a substituate pump which is in communication with the substituate line such that it conveys substituate from a substituate source through the substituate line, wherein, for the purpose of emptying the blood tubing set, the arterial blood tube and the venous blood tube are connected to one another such that a circuit including the membrane filter, the arterial blood tube and the venous blood tube arises, that the substituate line is disconnected from the substituate source and that air or gas is pumped into the blood tubing set by means of the substituate pump so that an excess pressure arises in the blood tubing set by which liquid is displaced into the second chamber of the membrane filter via the membrane of the membrane filter. The invention furthermore relates to a blood treatment device. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087773 | DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING THE HEART AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a device for circulating a body fluid in a body of a living organism, especially to support the heart and/or circulation of the living organism, comprising a catheter device which has at least one inlet portion to take up the body fluid at at least one first location within the body of the living organism, at least one outlet portion some distance from the at least one inlet portion to discharge the body fluid at at least one second location some distance from the at least one first location within the body of the living organism and a pump device for directed transport of the body fluid between the at least one inlet portion and the at least one outlet portion of the catheter device; and a valve arrangement coupled to the catheter device for controlled uptake of the body fluid as a function of operation of the pump device at the at least one inlet portion of the catheter device and controlled discharge of the body fluid at the at least one outlet portion of the catheter device. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087774 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH ANCHORING MECHANISM AND MULTIPLE OUTLETS - Devices and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One ocular implant, has a substantially straight, rigid, elongate body. The body has a self-trephinating distal portion that narrows toward a distal end, and at least one inlet that communicates with at least one inner lumen that communicates with a plurality of outlets. The lumen has a sufficient length to extend from an anterior chamber of an eye to a physiologic outflow pathway. An anchor member extends from the implant. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087775 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TOXIN DELIVERY TO THE NASAL CAVITY - Methods and systems for delivering toxin and toxin fragments to a patient's nasal cavity provide for both release of the toxin and delivery of energy which selectively porates target cells to enhance uptake of the toxin. The use of energy-mediated delivery is particularly advantageous with light chain fragment toxins which lack cell binding capacity. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087776 | Process And Apparatus For Filling A Syringe With A Thoroughly Mixed Medical Gas Mixture - The present invention provides a system for filling a syringe with a small amount of a more precisely mixed medical gas mixture, the system comprising two or more sources for gas, a device for mixing the gases, a means for connecting the gas sources to the device for mixing the gases, a filter system and a syringe. The present invention further provides for a process for filling a syringe with a small quantity of a thoroughly mixed medical gas mixture comprising at least a first gas and a second gas. The process comprises the steps of providing at least a first gas and a second gas, injecting the gases into a device for mixing to form a thoroughly mixed medical gas mixture, filtering the medical gas mixture, and filling a syringe with the required amount of medical gas mixture. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087777 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE WITH VARIABLE VOLTAGE INPUT CONTROL SCHEME - A dialysis machine includes: (i) a source of peritoneal dialysis solution; (ii) a patient line for passing the peritoneal dialysis solution to the peritoneal cavity of a patient; (iii) a pump for pumping the peritoneal dialysis solution to the peritoneal cavity via the patient line; (iv) a heater for heating the peritoneal dialysis solution prior to the dialysis solution reaching the patient line, the heater including first and second heating elements; (v) a voltage input from a remote power source; and (vi) a control scheme responsive to the voltage input and configured to (a) automatically maintain a proper dialysis solution temperature for the patient via the first and second heating elements regardless of the voltage input wherein the control (b) account for an inlet temperature of the dialysis solution to the heater and (c) account for heater efficiency. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087778 | CONTROLLABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A controllable drug delivery device for delivering a liquid injectable drug, said device comprising a drug reservoir ( | 2010-04-08 |
20100087779 | INSTRUMENT AND DEVICE FOR VARICOSE SCLEROTHERAPY - A mixing portion is provided between a medical fluid container connecting portion | 2010-04-08 |
20100087780 | Wire Guide having Variable Flexibility and Method of Use Thereof - The present invention generally relates to a medical surgical device and specifically a wire guide for percutaneous placement within a body lumen. The flexibility of the wire guide may be varied while it is in place within the body lumen. One embodiment of the wire guide includes and a distal tip positioned at the distal end of the coil. A plurality of core members are positioned side by side within the lumen. Methods of using the wire guide are also provided. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087781 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE METHODS FOR THERMAL TREATMENT - An embodiment of the invention includes inserting into a gastrointestinal lumen, a catheter having a first balloon and a second balloon spaced from the first balloon. The first balloon and the second balloon are inflated to sealingly engage the lumen. A liquid is introduced into a volume bounded by the first balloon, the second balloon and the lumen so that the liquid contacts at least a portion of the lumen. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087782 | CATHETER BALLOON HAVING STRETCHABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY AND SENSOR ARRAY - A system, device and method are presented for utilizing stretchable active integrated circuits with inflatable bodies. The invention allows for such operative features to come into direct contact with body structures, such as the inner wall of a lumen. Such direct contact increases accuracy of measurement and delivery of therapy. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087783 | MEDICAL DEVICES FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS TO BODY LUMENS - In accordance with one aspect, the invention provides a drug delivery device for delivery of a drug to the body. The device is provided with at least one layer that comprises drug-containing particles. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087784 | Safety Needle Assembly - A safety needle assembly comprises a cannula holding member, a cannula fixed to the cannula holding member, and a safety device mounted on the cannula holding member. The cannula holding member includes one or more outwardly directed fins extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the cannula holding member. The safety device includes a collar adapted to be mounted on the cannula holding member and a sheath. The sheath possesses an interior bounded by a back wall and a pair of oppositely positioned side walls, and also includes an opening positioned opposite the back wall. The sheath is also provided with at least one fin engaging member connected to the back wall and extending from the back wall in a direction toward the opening. The fin engaging member is spaced from the side walls of the sheath. The sheath is pivotally connected to the collar to pivot in a closing direction toward the cannula so that during pivoting of the sheath in the closing direction the cannula passes through the opening in the sheath and is positioned in the interior of the sheath to be covered by the sheath, with the distal end portion of the at least one fin engaging member automatically engaging at least one of the fins on the cannula holding member when the cannula is positioned within the interior of the sheath to lock the sheath relative to the cannula holding member to prevent the sheath from being pivoted away from the cannula. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087785 | ADMINISTERING APPARATUS WITH FUNCTIONAL DRIVE ELEMENT - An apparatus for administering a fluid product, including a housing, a product member for accommodating the fluid product and/or a reservoir for the fluid product, which product member can be moved relative to the housing from a start position to an inserted position along a longitudinal axis of the housing, a drive member in the housing and movable relative to the product member for emptying the fluid product from the product member and/or the reservoir, wherein the drive member has at least one holding element which holds the drive member in the start position of the product member and wherein, by the movement of the product member, the holding element is moved from the holding position to a released position in which the drive member is movable relative to the housing. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087786 | Automatic Liquid Drug Preparation Apparatus for the Preparation of a Predetermined Dosage of Liquid Drug - Automatic liquid drug preparation apparatus for preparing a liquid drug assemblage with a predetermined dosage of liquid drug. The liquid drug assemblage is prepared from a preparatory assemblage including a fluid control device having a body member with a syringe port, a vial adapter, and an administration port, a vial pre-filled with powder or liquid medicament, and a syringe pre-filled with diluent for mixing with the medicament. The automatic liquid drug preparation apparatus includes a housing, a cradle for receiving the preparatory assemblage, and a controller for controlling a motorized syringe drive unit for selectively transferring liquid contents between the syringe and the vial, a motorized cradle drive unit for selectively rotating the cradle relative to the housing, and a motorized vial adapter release unit for selectively detaching the vial adapter with its attached spent vial from the body member to form the liquid drug assemblage. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087787 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR AN INJECTION NEEDLE - Protective devices for injection needles or infusion needles that include a needle holder at a proximal end of the needle, on whose shaft a protective element for the needle tip can be positioned and moved, are herein disclosed. The protective element is configured to block the needle tip following an injection to prevent accidental contact therewith. The protective element may be positioned on the shaft in a ready to use position inside a grip part or middle retaining portion, which is also used to activate the protective element over the needle following the injection. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087788 | Anti-infective alcohol catheter solution with chlorhexidine treated catheter - Implantable catheters treated with chlorhexidine and methods for disinfecting the catheters with alcohol are provided. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087789 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING COATED LINERS AND TUBULAR DEVICES INCLUDING SUCH LINERS - A medical device includes a proximal end, a distal end sized for introduction into a body lumen, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The tubular device includes an inner liner including a coating on an inner surface thereof, a reinforcing layer surrounding at least a portion of the liner; and an outer layer surrounding the reinforcing layer and inner liner. The liner and outer layer may include multiple sections having different properties than one another, adjacent sections attached together by seams, which may be offset from one another. Apparatus and methods for making tubular devices with coated liners are also provided. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087790 | Direct delivery applicator assembly and method of use - An applicator directly delivers one or more active ingredients, such as flea, tick, or insect repellant to an animal's skin. The applicator comprises an applicator base connected to an applicator head having at least on prong member constructed with an internal channel therein in communication with a delivery aperture. A separately presented cartridge having a solution tube is appointed to be removably received within the applicator's base which, in turn is uniquely sized and shaped to receive a preselected one of those cartridges currently sold under recognized medicament brands. As the cartridge is squeezed, the solution traverses from the cartridge and applicator base into the applicator head and through the internal channels of the prong members, exiting through the delivery apertures onto the animal. Improved delivery owing to the prong members with channels therein terminating at fine delivery apertures is provided to yield direct delivery of the solution onto the animal's skin local to the fur shafts for a clean application and accurate dispersion of solution onto the animal. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087791 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING MICRO-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) TO HEAL WOUNDS - A system and method for treating a tissue site of a patient may include sensing one or more characteristics of exudate fluid of a tissue site of a patient. A level of the sensed one or more characteristics of the exudate fluid may be measured, and, in response to the measured at least one characteristic level, treatment may be applied or altered to the tissue site. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087792 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE DEVICE - The invention provides a switching device for an irrigation system. The switching device provides selective communication between a supply port to which a supply of fluid under pressure can be attached and a balloon port to which a fixing balloon of a catheter can be attached, and between the supply port and a port to which a liquid reservoir can be attached. By use of a selection handle, the user can deform conduits in a pre-determined sequence and thus control an irrigation procedure by opening and closing fluid flow in various conduits. The invention further provides an irrigation device incorporating the switching device and a method of controlling a fluid flow e.g. in an irrigation system. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087793 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH FASTENING FLAPS - An absorbent article ( | 2010-04-08 |
20100087794 | REUSABLE DIAPERS - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of reusable diapers. In an exemplary embodiment, a reusable diaper may generally include a forward portion, a rearward portion, a crotch portion, and first and second waist portions. At least a three-by-three array of snap members may be along the forward portion that allows selective adjustment to a functional rise of the reusable diaper. The array may include at least a first row of at least three spaced-apart snap members vertically spaced from and aligned with corresponding snap members in at least two other rows of the array. The first waist portion may have corner regions releasably attachable to the second waist portion. The corner regions may be resiliently stretchable to permit at least some adjustability to a functional waist size of the reusable diaper as defined by the first and second waist portions when the first waist portion is releasably attached to the second waist portion. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087795 | SELF-LEARNING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - Self-learning process for automatically adjusting a dosage of a substance administered to a person by a drug delivery device, a drug delivery device, wherein a dosage of a substance is adjusted by such a self-learning process and a drug delivery system comprising such a drug delivery device. Pain is experienced differently at certain times of day due to the origin causing the symptoms. Therefore, the medication providing pain relief should also be adjusted accordingly. The invention is to anticipate the pain experience and to deliver pain relief medication in such a way that Quality of Life is improved by appropriate timing of the right amount of medication and by appropriate timing of turning off the medication to reduce side effects. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087796 | Method For Controlling A Pump Drive - A syringe pump and associated computer are provided to achieve an ultra-low flow rate. The computer may generate syntax commands to a motion controller of the syringe pump to displace a plunger by a selected number of steps or increments and pause a period of time before repeating the displace and pause steps. The cycle may be repeated until a desired end condition has been reached. The syringe pump and computer may be embodied as separate linked units or as a standalone unit wherein the computer is an embedded controller located within the syringe pump housing. The invention may also be embodied as a method for achieving ultra-low flow. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087797 | Method and apparatus for inserting a rectal suppository - Rectal suppositories are used to administer a predetermined drug dosage to treat a variety of diseases and symptoms in a variety of patient populations. Certain medical conditions, such as digestive disorders, may be more effectively treated when the suppository is placed in a particular location of the patient's anal canal or rectum. A method and apparatus for inserting a suppository into an animal or human may include an applicator having a barrel and plunger. The barrel maintains a first gas flow path during insertion of a suppository and the plunger maintains a second gas flow path during withdrawal of the plunger. By maintaining a first and second gas flow path, trapped air and suction effects on the suppository are minimized or eliminated. Furthermore, patients may immediately resume day-to-day activities. These benefits may encourage patients to maintain a course of treatment thereby potentially avoiding additional complications, hospitalization, and costs. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087798 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR USING A FLOWABLE MEDIUM FOR DISTENDING A HOLLOW ORGAN - Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures using a flowable distension media are disclosed. The system and devices provide simplified use and reduced risk of adverse events. Patient benefit is achieved through improved outcomes, reduced pain, especially peri-procedural pain, and reduced recovery times. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087799 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A FLUID ACTIVE SUBSTANCE FROM A MULTI-CHAMBER AMPOULE - An administering device for administering an active substance from a multi-chamber container comprising a first chamber holding a solid active substance and a second chamber holding a dissolving liquid for the active substance, wherein the administering device comprises a mixing device for mixing the active substance with the dissolving liquid and a housing accommodating the mixing device, the container being moveable relative to the housing, and the administering device further comprising a first indicator for indicating a position of the container relative to the housing upon completion of a mixing step, and a second indicator for indicating a position of the container relative to the housing upon completion of a venting step. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087800 | MEDICAL PRODUCT, AND A METHOD OF STERILIZING A MEDICAL PRODUCT - A medical product is configured for use in a medical system. A method is provided for sterilizing the product. A connector connects a first subsystem and a second subsystem, containing a medical fluid, for transport of the medical fluid from the second subsystem to the first subsystem. The connector comprises a valve device, a first connection pipe connected to the first subsystem, and a second connection pipe connected to the second subsystem. The valve device comprises a first part and a second part movable relative to each other to permit an opening movement from a closed stable position, which prevents a fluid communication between the connection pipes, to an open position, which establishes a channel permitting the fluid communication. The connector comprises at least one small passage permitting, in the closed stable position, an introduction of a sterilizing gas to contact wall surfaces defining the channel. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087801 | Packaging for a medical article and a catheter in such a packaging - The invention provides a packaging for a medical article e.g. for a urinary catheter. The medical article is stored in a compartment and can be accessed by detaching a first element from a second element thereby forming an opening into the compartment. The first element comprises a suction cup or another fastening element by which the packaging is attachable to a surface. Due to the structure of the packaging, it can be supported in an orientation in which the opening is remote from the surface, and risk of contamination of the medical article can therefore be reduced during removal of the article from the packaging. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087802 | CORNEA TRANSPLANTATION - A planning device generating control data for a treatment apparatus for cornea transplantation using a laser device to separate a corneal volume by at least one cut surface in the cornea and to separate a transplant, from a surrounding transplantation material by at least one cut surface wherein the planning device includes an interface supplying measurement data relating to parameters of the cornea. A computer defines a corneal cut surface which confines the corneal volume to be removed, and determines a transplant cut surface by using the transplantation material data and depending on the defined corneal cut surface. The transplant cut surface confines the transplant, and the computer generates one control data for each cut surface to control the laser, wherein the respective cut surfaces can be produced by the laser to isolate the corneal volume and the transplant and to make them removable. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087803 | Automated Laser-Treatment System With Real Time Integrated 3D Vision System for Laser Debridement and the Like - A treatment head for treatment of an area of the skin. The head including: an enclosure having an open end for contact with the skin in a vicinity of the treatment area; a camera configured to be directed towards the open end; and a laser head configured to be directed towards the open end. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087804 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE - A method and system for tissue treatment, wherein the method includes transmitting energy onto tissue to be treated, and maintaining a required distance, during the tissue treatment, between a hand piece and the tissue. The method may further include applying a soldering agent for facilitating tissue soldering, used as adhesive to various types of protein in human tissue, wherein the transmitting energy activates the soldering agent applied on the tissue. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087805 | Dispensing device for pressurized containers for the application of cryogenic coolant - The invention relates to a new dispensing device for pressurized containers of coolants for cryotherapy, with a manual opening/closing valve, which includes a dispenser body suited to be permanently fixed to said container, a valve-opening element and a cap with teeth resting against said valve-opening element to cause the opening of the valve. In one embodiment, at least one tube or duct for application of the coolant, at one end of which at least one applicator pad or filter is partially and removably inserted, is permanently built in and integral with said dispenser body. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087806 | Automated Cryogenic Skin Treatment - An apparatus and methods for treating lesions on skin are presented. The apparatus collects information about a lesion and can automatically determine a course of treatment for the lesion. The device can include a controller that positions the nozzle proximate to a surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. The controller then positions the nozzle proximate to another surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087807 | Automated Cryogenic Skin Treatment - An apparatus and methods for treating lesions on skin are presented. The apparatus collects information about a lesion and can automatically determine a course of treatment for the lesion. The device can include a controller that positions the nozzle proximate to a surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. The controller then positions the nozzle proximate to another surface region of the lesion and automatically dispenses a pulse of the cryogenic fluid from the nozzle. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087808 | Combined Frequency Microwave Ablation System, Devices and Methods of Use - A system for delivering electrosurgical energy, the system including a housing having an antenna attached to the distal end thereof configured to receive a microwave signal and radiate energy at two or more wavelengths and a microwave generator operably connecting to the antenna that provides the microwave signal to the antenna. The microwave generator generates a combined microwave signal containing microwave energy having at least a first and a second wavelength; wherein the at least a first and second wavelengths are capable of creating resonance in the antenna. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087809 | Sphincter treatment apparatus - A sphincter treatment apparatus includes an energy delivery device introduction member including a proximal end with a first radius of curvature and a distal end with a second radius of curvature. The introduction member is configured to be introduced into the sphincter in a non-deployed state and to be expanded to a deployed state to at least partially expand the sphincter or an adjoining structure. An energy delivery device is coupled to the introduction member. A retainer member is coupled to the energy delivery device introduction member and configured to controllably position the introduction member in an orifice of the sphincter. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS - Systems, apparatus, and methods for monitoring electrosurgical systems are disclosed. In one variation, an electrosurgical monitoring apparatus includes at least two monitoring channels. Each of the monitoring channels in this embodiment are configured to monitor fault current between at least two separate conductive components of an electrosurgical system, and the at least two monitoring channels are each configured to send a control signal so as to control an application of power to an electrosurgical device responsive to the fault currents. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087811 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Patient Catheters - Systems and methods for controlling patient catheters are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a catheter carrying multiple active elements, and a controller connected to the catheter. The controller can include a housing having directional indicators, and multiple control elements coupled to the multiple active elements. Individual control elements can be moveable relative to the housing to control the motion of the active elements, and the multiple control elements can be positioned so that manipulation of the multiple control elements in a first order that is clockwise or counterclockwise as identified by the directional indicators moves the multiple active elements in a first manner, and manipulation of the multiple control elements in a second order opposite the first order moves the multiple active elements in a second manner opposite the first manner. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087812 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING CHRONIC WOUND TISSUE - An electrosurgical method for sterilizing chronic wound tissue, comprising: positioning an active electrode in proximity to the chronic wound tissue; delivering an electrically conductive fluid proximate the active electrode; and applying a high frequency voltage between the active electrode and a return electrode in the presence of the electrically conductive liquid sufficient to generate an ionized vapor layer at the active electrode, wherein the ionized vapor layer sterilizes at least a portion of the chronic wound tissue. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087813 | ELECTROPORATION ABLATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A surgical instrument, such as an endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument, includes an ablation device. The ablation device includes an elongate member comprising first and second channels. First and second probes are disposed within the respective first and second channels, where the first and second probes each define a central axis. First and second electrodes are coupled to distal ends of the respective first and second probes. A distance between the first and second electrodes is adjustable by rotating at least one of the first and second probes about the central axis of the at least one of the first and second probes. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087814 | DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING TISSUE - The invention concerns an application device for electrosurgical cutting and coagulation of body tissue, wherein the instrument is in the form of a gripping instrument having two gripping arms which are movable relative to each other and which each have at their distal end at least two respective electrodes, namely at least one coagulation electrode and at least one cutting electrode. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087815 | Electrosurgical Plenum - An electrosurgical probe having a plenum which prevents contact of the active electrode with tissue, while simultaneously allowing a fluid/interfacing agents to contact the active electrode. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087816 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE - The present disclosure provides a bipolar forceps adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy for performing an electrosurgical procedure. The bipolar forceps includes a housing having a shaft that extends therefrom. The bipolar forceps is in operative communication with one or more vacuum sources. The bipolar forceps includes an end effector assembly having a pair of first and second jaw members biased in an open configuration; each jaw member including a respective seal plate. The pair of first and second jaw members is operatively and pivotably connected to a distal end of the shaft. One or both of the first and second jaw members includes one or more apertures in fluid communication with the distal end of the shaft and the one or more vacuum sources. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087817 | HIGH FREQUENCY OPERATION APPARATUS AND HIGH FREQUENCY OPERATION METHOD - A high frequency operation apparatus includes: a treatment section provided with electrodes for performing treatment of a living tissue; a switch section connected to each of the electrodes and switching conduction of the electrodes to configure paired electrodes from the electrodes; a power supply section for supplying high frequency power to the living tissue via the paired conductive electrodes; a biological information measuring section for sequentially measuring biological information; a determining section for determining if the measured values of biological information are within a predetermined range; and a control section for performing control so that the high frequency power is supplied to the living tissue by using only the paired electrodes corresponding to the measure value determined as being within the predetermined range. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087818 | Method of Transferring Rotational Motion in an Articulating Surgical Instrument - An endoscopic surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft, which may be articulated to facilitate positioning of an end effector. The instrument accommodates reactionary forces associated with closing the end effector without substantial disruption to the position of the end effector. The instrument includes an elongated shaft housing generally defining distal and proximal shaft axes, and a torsion member extending through the shaft housing. The torsion member transmits rotational displacement from a handle portion of the instrument to the end effector to selectively move the end effector between open and closed configurations. The torsion member comprises a flexible shaft exhibiting a plurality of generally radial slots spaced longitudinally along a length of the flexible shaft. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087819 | Forward Kinematic Solution for a Hexapod Manipulator and Method of Use - The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and computer program product for treating a fractured bone using a hexapod manipulator. The hexapod manipulator has a first ring and a second ring, with the first and second rings being connected by six telescopic struts. The method includes the steps of determining a current position of the second ring relative to the first ring; determining a desired position of the second ring relative to the first ring; and computing with a processing system the difference between the current position and the desired position of the second ring relative to the first ring using a linear approach to a nonlinear problem. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087820 | INTRAMEDULLARY OSTEOSYNTHESIS DEVICE - The present invention relates to an osteosynthesis device of a long bone ( | 2010-04-08 |
20100087821 | FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICE WITH SUPPORT RODS AND SHEATH - Fracture fixation devices for placement within the intramedullary canal of a bone are disclosed. The devices disclosed include a tubular support including a liquid impermeable portion and a plurality of elongated members. The devices are typically used with a hardenable cement. Apparatus and methods for removing such devices are also disclosed. | 2010-04-08 |
20100087822 | OSTEOSYNTHESIS CLIP AND INSERTION TOOL FOR USE WITH BONE TISSUE FRAGMENTS - An osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone tissue fragments and an insertion tool for inserting the clip are provided. The clip includes at least two engagement legs extending approximately parallel to one another and including respective distal bridging tips and respective proximal insertion tips to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the distal bridging tips of the two engagement legs, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another, the elongated sections extending along a non-linear trajectory to form a non-linear deformable region, such as a depression or a dome. | 2010-04-08 |