15th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140100510 | ANASTOMOTIC CONNECTOR - An anastomotic connector comprises a generally tubular access port having a first end and a second end, a generally tubular main body portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the main body portion is positioned adjacent to the second end of the access port such that the main body portion and access port are in fluid communication, and an anchor member received, within the access port and having a plurality of fingers that are extendable from the first end thereof. The fingers of the anchor member are movable between a loaded position wherein the fingers are substantially parallel to a center axis of the access port and an expanded position wherein the fingers are substantially perpendicular to the center axis of the access port. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100511 | NOVEL PRESSURE EQUALIZATION TUBE - A pressure equalization tube assembly for insertion through a membrane of an ear is provided. The pressure equalization tube assembly includes a tube having an interior wall surface extending between a first end and a second end. The interior wall surface defines a lumen extending between the first and second ends. A first part extends from the first end of the tube and a second part extends from the second end of the tube. The first and second parts may be wire portions, coil portions, and/or superelastic flanges that are moveable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100512 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANCHORING WITHIN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - The present invention relates to an anchor configured for minimally-invasive implantation and sized to remain securely positioned within at least a portion of the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. The anchor includes a radial spring formed from an elongated resilient member shaped into an annular wave pattern about a central axis. The anchor defines a central lumen and provides an outward radial force, while allowing for substantial flexure about its perimeter. The anchor is generally removable, but can include fasteners, such as barbs, to further secure it to the surrounding anatomy. In some embodiments, the anchor includes a connector coupling a fixed portion to a removable portion. Further, the anchor can be used to secure a medical device within the body, such as a flexible sleeve within the intestine. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100513 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING OBESITY - Method and apparatus for treatment of morbid obesity by placement of a series of flow reduction elements in the small intestine to induce satiety are disclosed. The flow reduction elements restrict the movement of partially digested food and reduce the flow rate through the small intestine which causes the emptying of the stomach and the duodenum to occur slower. The flow reduction elements are attached to an elongated tube and are constructed from various shapes and configurations. The flow reduction elements may be inflated with fluid or may be constructed from self-expandable materials. The device is anchored in the antrum of the stomach with an anchoring member. The transoral gastric device can be inserted with a delivery catheter through the working lumen of an endoscope or alongside an endoscope and may be removed with the aid of an endoscope if desired. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100514 | DRUG RETAINING SURFACE FEATURES IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable component of a medical device, comprising a polymeric surface. The component includes one or more macro-surface features at the polymeric surface having a configuration that, following application of a liquid drug to the surface retains a quantity of the liquid drug adjacent the surface. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100515 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PRE-SET TIP-TO-SHELL ORIENTATION - An ophthalmic surgical instrument comprises a multi-diameter shaft, a horn fixedly threaded into the shaft, a surgical tip for ophthalmic surgery including a tip end and threadably engaging the horn opposite the shaft, and a plug on the shaft. Weld material holds the plug on the shaft in a selected angular and longitudinal position with an angle-locating recess on the plug's circumference having a predetermined angular clocked relation to a face direction of the tip end. The plug's recess engages an irrigation tube on a subassembled handle with shell and irrigation tube, such that the subassembled handle has a known clocked position relative to the tip end of the tip, thus facilitating use by a surgeon. A related method is also disclosed and claimed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100516 | APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTING A SURFACE - The invention relates to improvements in surface disinfection apparatus and in particular to apparatus which may be used to disinfect wounds using high concentration aqueous ozone. The Apparatus comprises application means for applying the fluid to the surface to be treated, fluid delivery means for delivering the fluid to said application means and catchment means for collecting the fluid after it has been applied to the surface. Fluid return means are provided for removing the fluid from the catchment means and means for creating a vacuum in the fluid return means. The apparatus further comprises a releasable coupling having two engagable parts and comprising a plurality of channels, at least one of which channels is connected to the fluid delivery means when the parts are engaged and at least another of which channels is connected to the fluid return means when the parts are engaged. Each channel comprises valve means which open when the engagable parts are engaged to allow fluid to flow through the coupling and are closed when the engagable parts are disengaged to prevent fluid flow. Pressure monitoring means measure the pressure in the fluid return means, wherein the measured pressure is compared to a plurality of pre-set pressure values to determine the correct functioning of the apparatus. If the measured pressure is lower than a first pre-set pressure value fluid is prevented from being delivered to the application means. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100517 | Gas conditioning devices - A medical gas condition system for supplying a liquid hydration fluid to a hydrator before or during an ongoing medical procedure by coupling the flow of liquid hydration fluid into the hydrator to either the absence of flow of medical insufflation gas into the hydrator or to a condition where the liquid hydration fluid can be absorbed by a hydrator instead of being forced through the hydrator in liquid form. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100518 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL PRESSURE SENSING - In various embodiments, a device for delivering pressurized irrigation may include a squeeze plate and a pressure sensor module. The squeeze plate may move relative to the pressure sensor module to apply pressure to a flexible container (e.g., a bag of irrigation fluid) between the squeeze plate and the pressure sensor module. The pressure sensor module may include a pressure sensor to measure a force exerted on the pressure sensor module by the flexible container as pressure is applied to the flexible container from the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor module may include a bag contact plate and the pressure sensor may measure a force exerted on the bag contact plate by the flexible container located between the bag contact plate and the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor may sense a pressure associated with the flexible container without an intervening bag contact plate. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100519 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATION WITH AN INFUSION DEVICE - It may desirable to monitor or control a pump remotely. For example, the pump may be positioned near the patient, with remote control or monitoring of the pump occurring in a control room. In one exemplary embodiment, the pump is used in an MRI environment. In another exemplary embodiment, the pump is used in a hyperbaric chamber. The pump may monitor one or more physiological parameters and transmit them to the remote. The pump may also transmit information relating to the pump's operation. The pump may send the device and/or physiological data using one or more packets. The packets may consist of low priority sequential packets and high-priority asynchronous packets. The high-priority packets may enable the real-time monitoring of a patient's heart beat or other physiological parameter. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100520 | Manual Breast Pump - The invention provides a manual breast pump which can be disassembled and assembled easily for cleaning purposes, and which can readily modify a negative pressure during expression of milk generated by a lever-type operating section. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100521 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention relates to a balloon catheter that includes a balloon, and a balloon inside tube which passes through an inner lumen of the balloon and includes an inner layer, an outer layer, and a support body. In the balloon catheter, the balloon, the inner layer, and the outer layer are formed of thermoplastic polymers that can be heat-welded to each other. A thermoplastic polymer forming the inner layer has a higher melting point than a thermoplastic polymer forming the outer layer. In the present invention, since the inner layer and the outer layer are formed of thermoplastic polymers that can be heat-welded to each other, delamination of the inner layer of the balloon inside tube can be prevented. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100522 | INFUSION SITE LEAK DETECTION DEVICE - An infusion set or patch pump is provided for delivering a pharmaceutical agent, such as insulin, to a patient. The infusion set or patch pump has a recessed portion in the bottom face containing a hydrogel and a reactant capable of producing a color change upon contact with the pharmaceutical agent. The reactant includes a mixture of potassium persulfate and 4-aminoantipyrine and optionally horseradish peroxidase, and produces a rapid visually detectable color change when contacted with phenol and/or m-cresol contained in insulin as stabilizing agents. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100523 | PUMP SET HAVING SECURE LOADING FEATURES - An enteral feeding set for an enteral feeding pump having a control system for controlling operation of the pump to supply nutrient liquid to a patient through the enteral feeding set loaded in the pump, a source of electromagnetic radiation operatively connected to the control system of the pump for emitting electromagnetic radiation, and an electromagnetic radiation detector operatively connected to the control system for receiving the electromagnetic radiation and providing an indication to the control system that the feeding set is properly loaded in the pump. The feeding set includes a conduit for carrying nutrient liquid to a patient. A safety interlock includes a light pipe for providing a passage of the electromagnetic radiation from the source of electromagnetic radiation to the electromagnetic radiation detector only when the safety interlock is loaded in the pump such that nutrient liquid flow to the patient is regulated by the pump. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100524 | CATHETER DISCRIMINATION AND GUIDANCE SYSTEM - An infrared detector and image projector system is set forth comprising an IR imager/projector for capturing an image of a vein and a needle and projecting the image on a surface; and a discrimination and guidance system for discriminating the needle from the image, calculating parameters of the needle and based on these parameters causing the IR imager/projector to project the image of the needle and vein and additional information to assist in visualizing needle insertion through tissue into the vein. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100525 | Sampling module device and method - A medicament injection device includes a device body portion that includes a penetrating member channel. A penetrating member is provided with a sharpened distal tip and shaft portion that is slidably disposed within the penetrating channel to provide for a penetrating to travel in a linear axial movement. A pierceable membrane isolates a penetrating member in an associated penetrating member chamber. A medicament reservoir is in fluid communication with the penetrating member. The medicament reservoir is configured to house a medicament and is coupled to the penetrating member to allow for delivery of medicament to a tissue site. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100526 | INFUSION PUMP - An infusion pump includes a pump body for holding a roller clamp | 2014-04-10 |
20140100527 | INFUSION DEVICE WITH A GROOVED PISTON CHANNEL WALL - An apparatus for delivering a fluid includes a housing, an inlet in the housing for receiving the fluid, and an outlet in the housing for discharging the fluid. A piston channel is provided within the housing through which the fluid flows from the inlet to the outlet. An actuator is positioned within the housing and is moveable between a retracted position and a forward position, the actuator defining a piston chamber for storing fluid received through the inlet when the actuator is in the retracted position and for driving the fluid stored in the piston chamber toward the outlet when the actuator transitions from the retracted position to the forward position. The actuator includes an armature and a piston coupled to the armature and moveable within the piston channel. The piston channel wall is provided with a groove for conducting fluid from the inlet to the outlet. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100528 | Safety Catheter - A needle assembly including a needle tip guard and needle is provided. The needle tip guard includes a proximal base defining an opening that is dimensioned for passage of the needle therethrough, first and second clamp members extending from the proximal base and defining an internal cavity, and a finger tab extending from the proximal base. Each of the first and second clamp members define an inner surface including a protrusion extending into the internal cavity. A distal end of each of the clamp members includes a clamp arm, the clamp arms being supported for movement between an open position and a closed position. The finger tab includes a contacting portion for engagement by a user. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100529 | INDWELLING NEEDLE DEVICE | 2014-04-10 |
20140100530 | ATTACHABLE UTERINE DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED AND TIME RELEASE MEDICINAL ADMINISTERING COMPONENT AND INSERTION TOOL FOR IMPLANTING SUCH A DEVICE - A medicinal delivery device adapted to being applied to a surface of an internal organ and exhibiting a three dimensional shaped body having an upper surface and at least one underside layer within which is entrained a medicinal application layer. Upon adhering the underside of the body to an exterior of the organ, medication is administered in a controlled and time release delivery fashion. A deformable upper portion of the body is provided in combination with at least one underside and suction inducing location. The medicinal and suction inducing locations further can include concentrically arranged layers. An aperture is located within an enclosed inner defined volume associated with the suction inducing location. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100531 | MEDICAL ASPIRATION APPARATUS - A medical aspiration apparatus for removing the contents of a subject's stomach includes a nasogastric (NG) tube having a tip structure that is less likely to be obstructed by stomach mucosa and solid particles of the stomach's contents. The apparatus also includes a flow control manifold that is capable of quickly and easily alleviating obstructions. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100532 | Syringe Devices, Components of Syringe Devices, and Methods of Forming Components and Syringe Devices - A syringe device includes a syringe barrel and piston having a fluid passageway extending from a vial port. Another syringe device includes a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A channel extends along a side of the insert. A valve controls fluid communication between the channel and the syringe barrel. Another syringe device has a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A valve controls fluid communication between a compartment within the insert and the syringe barrel. A method of preparing a medication includes providing a component within a syringe barrel and another component within a compartment of a piston insert. A seal is over-molded onto a tip of the insert and an end of a piston sleeve. The sleeve is rotated relative to the insert to establish fluid communication between the compartment and the barrel chamber. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100533 | Protective Intravenous Line End Cap - An annular cap for covering a lumen including first and second elongate members each having inside and outside surfaces, proximal and distal end portions and two opposite longitudinal edges. The cap having an interlocking snap member positioned between and connected to the first and second elongate members along the opposite longitudinal edges, the first and second elongate members being pivotable with respect to each other about a pivot axis. The elongate members interlock over and around the lumen to provide complete enclosure of the lumen when the cap is in a closed position. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100534 | Septum Feature for Identification of an Access Port - A power-injectable access port, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted power-injectable access port. The power-injectable access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to identify the access port as a power-injectable access port. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100535 | APPLICATOR FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A hand-held applicator is defined for applying a viscous product, such as a pharmaceutical product to the skin. The applicator includes a substrate with a flat face defining multiple dosing areas of the product. The product can be dispensed from a tube in a first area for a first recommended dosage and in combination in a first area and a second area for a second recommended dosage. Once the desired dosage is dispensed, the applicator is used to apply to product to an affected area of the skin. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100536 | CATHETER VACUUM DRESSING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A vacuum dressing to cover a medical device insertion site, generally comprising a transparent film dressing member, adapted to form a sealed region between the film dressing member and a region of skin surrounding the insertion site; a sponge/foam member adapted to be positioned over the insertion site; and vacuum tubing, wherein the vacuum tubing permits vacuum pressure to be applied to the sealed region. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100537 | TRANSDERMAL PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF TIROFIBAN - The present invention provides a titratable transdermal drug delivery system comprising an effective dose of an antithrombotic agent, such as tirofiban, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The dosage of the drug delivered is proportional to the size of the patch applied and achieves 60-85% platelet inhibition. The system enables and individualized treatment for patients. Also provided are methods for the treatment of various disorders where platelet inhibition is desired. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100538 | WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH EXUDATE VOLUME REDUCTION BY HEAT - Apparatus ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140100539 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR REGULATING PRESSURE - Subject matter relating to pressure regulation is described. In one illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for regulating pressure may include a supply chamber, a control chamber, and a charging chamber. The supply chamber may have a supply port adapted for coupling to a supply lumen, and the control chamber may have a control port adapted for coupling to a feedback lumen. The charging chamber can be fluidly coupled to the supply chamber through a charging port. A regulator valve within the control chamber can operate to control fluid communication through the charging port based on a differential between pressure in the control chamber and a target pressure. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100540 | ADAPTIVE ALGORITHM FOR THORACIC DRAINAGE THERAPY - Devices and to methods for thoracic drainage for a patient having an air fistula. A vacuum is produced in the pleural cavity of the patient by means of a suction device. In order to adjust the vacuum on the basis of objective criteria, a suitable size measure for the air fistula is determined and the vacuum produced by the suction device is controlled according to said size measure. An adaptive algorithm includes: (a) determining a first value of a size measure for the air fistula; (b) changing the vacuum by a first difference value; (c) determining a second value of the size measure after a first waiting period; (d) changing the vacuum by a second difference value having the opposite sign if the second measure is greater than the first measure; (e) repeating steps (a) to (d) after a second waiting period. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100541 | SURGICAL TOWEL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Disclosed are a surgical towel and a method for producing the same. The production method includes the following steps: blowing: removing impurities from a pure-cotton raw material; carding: loosening and combing the blown pure-cotton raw material; lapping: spreading cotton-webs, which are formed after the carding, back and forth in the direction of cotton fiber in a staggered overlapping manner; water jetting: water-jet entangling the lapped cotton-webs by using a high-pressure water flow; degreasing: removing wax or grease from cotton fibers of an all-cotton non-woven fabric; bleaching: bleaching the degreased all-cotton non-woven fabric; softening and finishing: softening and finishing the all-cotton non-woven fabric to enhance its softness; and cutting and folding: cutting and folding the softened and finished all-cotton non-woven fabric according to a required specification and packaging the same into a finished product. The surgical towel disclosed in the present application has a strong liquid-absorption capability and soft and comfortable hand-feel, does not easily become fuzzy after rubbing, and can improve safety of a medical surgery. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100542 | WOUND CARE ARTICLE WITH AN ENVELOPE THAT IS DEFORMABLE IN A SPECIFIC MANNER - The subject matter of the invention is a wound care device having at least one absorbent body which is surrounded by an outer sheath. The sheath comprises means which are configured and/or selected in such a manner that the sheath is at least partially deformable in a target-oriented manner by a volume increase of the absorbent body caused by fluid absorption (FIG. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100543 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A COLOR-PIGMENTED AND PRINTED BACKSHEET - The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and adult incontinence products, which collect and retain urine and fecal material deposited thereon by the wearer. The disposable absorbent articles of the present invention comprise a color-pigmented backsheet, which further comprises visually discernible ornamental designs printed thereon. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100544 | INFUSION SET WITH SAFETY DEVICE - An infusion set includes a base with a rigid piercing cannula or a soft catheter and rigid introducer needle. The infusion set also includes a line set with a fluid connector. The base and line set are configured such that the fluid connector can be used as a protector for the piercing cannula or the soft catheter, either before the device is attached to a user, or after the device is detached from the user, or both. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100545 | INSULIN PUMP HAVING MISSED MEAL BOLUS ALARM - A pump for delivering insulin to a user. The pump comprises a pump mechanism and a meal-bolus program module. The meal-bolus program module is programmed to control the pump mechanism to deliver a meal bolus. An alarm program module is in data communication with the alarm, the timer, and the meal-bolus program module. The alarm module is programmed to generate an alarm signal when the meal-bolus program module does not control the pump mechanism to deliver a meal bolus within a predetermined period of time. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100546 | Syringe Having A Collapsible Plunger Rod - A syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel having an exterior surface, an inside surface defining a chamber, an open proximal end, a distal end, and an outlet disposed adjacent the distal end in fluid communication with the chamber; and a plunger assembly disposed at least partially within the syringe barrel. The plunger assembly includes an elongated plunger rod and a plunger head. The elongated plunger rod is associated with the plunger head to move the plunger head within the chamber of the syringe barrel through an injection cycle. The plunger rod is adapted to move from a collapsed position extending alongside the exterior surface of the syringe barrel to an extended position engaging the plunger head to move the plunger head through the injection cycle. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100547 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline, are provided. In one embodiment, the assurance device includes a clamshell having two halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The assurance device includes a male luer portion that pressure seals to the male luer portion of the bloodline connector. The bloodline male luer portion of the device extends to a female luer portion, which is lined with a compressible material that conforms around any industrial catheter/fistula needle connector when the assurance device is closed about the mated connectors. Once the assurance device is closed, this prevents axial movement of the bloodline connector relative to the assurance device. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100548 | CATHETER/FISTULA NEEDLE TO BLOODLINE CONNECTION ASSURANCE DEVICE - In general, multiple embodiments of a catheter/fistula needle to bloodline connection assurance device, which secures and strengthens a connection between an extension tube end of a catheter or fistula needle and a bloodline, are provided. A first embodiment of the assurance device is configured for use with a bloodline connector having locking clips which are biased slightly outwardly from the bloodline connector. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes clamshell halves that open rotatably about at least one hinge. The first embodiment of the assurance device includes an upper, threaded portion and a lower housing portion. The interior wall of the upper portion defines a plurality of barbs configured to engage with distal or moveable ends of the locking clips. Each locking clip is biased slightly outwardly to enable the distal or moveable end of the locking clip to fit between two respective barbs. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100549 | FOLLOW-UP OF THE VASCULAR ACCESS OF A DIALYZED PATIENT - The invention relates to a calculation and control system for the determination of the state of a vascular access of a patient intended to follow successive sessions of extracorporeal blood treatment by extraction and return of the blood via the vascular access, the system comprising: means for determining the value of at least one hemodynamic extracorporeal parameter of the patient for at least two sessions; means for determining the value of the purification effectiveness of the treatment for at least two sessions; programmed means for determining a risk score relating to the state of the vascular access of the patient as a function of at least two values of the hemodynamic extracorporeal parameter and of at least two determined values of the purification effectiveness. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100550 | CATHETER DISCRIMINATION AND GUIDANCE SYSTEM - An infrared detector and image projector system is set forth comprising an IR imager/projector for capturing an image of a vein and a needle and projecting the image on a surface; and a discrimination and guidance system for discriminating the needle from the image, calculating parameters of the needle and based on these parameters causing the IR imager/projector to project the image of the needle and vein and additional information to assist in visualizing needle alignment with the vein and insertion through tissue into the vein. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100551 | FLUSHING DEVICE AND A CATHETER KIT COMPRISING A FLUSHING DEVICE - A flushing device ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140100552 | VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEMS HAVING A GUIDEWIRE ANTI-MIGRATION FEATURE - Disclosed herein is a removable cap for connection to an input port of a catheter, comprising a proximal end having a lumen configured to house a guidewire therethrough; a distal end configured to reversibly mate with a luer lock of the input port of a catheter, the distal end having a lumen configured to house the guidewire therethrough; and a tubular body between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the tubular body comprises an anti-migration feature transformable between a first configuration to allow slidable movement of the guidewire within the cap in a first direction toward the patient, and a second configuration to prevent slidable movement of the guidewire within the cap in the first direction toward the patient. Systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100554 | Electromechanical Surgical Apparatus Including Wire Routing Clock Spring - An electromechanical surgical system is disclosed including a hand-held surgical instrument, an end effector configured to perform at least one function, and a shaft assembly arranged for selectively interconnecting the end effector and the surgical instrument. The shaft assembly includes a linkage having a proximal housing and a distal housing at least partially received within the proximal housing. The distal housing is rotatable relative to the proximal housing and configured to selectively interconnect the end effector to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly further includes a wire extending through the linkage having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings. The central portion of the wire is annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil. The coil is configured to at least one of radially expand and contract upon rotation of the distal housing relative to the proximal housing. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100555 | INSTRUMENT HOLDER - The present invention relates to an instrument holder comprising a substantially tubular base body which includes a grip portion and an instrument holding portion, the base body comprising a through recess extending over the entire length thereof, and the instrument holding portion being provided with a front-sided insertion opening designed for insertion of an instrument. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100556 | Method and Systems for Laser Treatment of Presbyopia Using Offset Imaging - An ophthalmic surgery system and method for treating presbyopia by performing ablative photodecomposition of the corneal surface. The offset image of a variable aperture, such as a variable width slit and variable diameter iris diaphragm, is scanned in a preselected pattern to perform ablative sculpting of predetermined portions of a corneal surface. The scanning is performed to ablate an optical zone sized to match the patient pupil with a peripheral transition zone outside the pupil. The shape of the ablated optical zone is different from the shape of the final optical correction on the anterior surface of the cornea. The optical zone corrects for near-vision centrally and far-vision peripherally. A movable image displacement mechanism enables radial displacement and angular rotation of the profiled beam exiting from the variable aperture. The invention enables wide area treatment with a laser having a narrower beam than the treatment area, and can be used in the treatment of many conditions in conjunction with presbyopia such as hyperopia, hyperopic astigmatism and irregular refractive aberrations. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100557 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND REMOVING TISSUE - Electrosurgical devices including a shaft, a handle and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is formed of an electrically conductive material and includes an electrically insulating material covering a substantial portion of the distal end portion and leaving an exposed portion which acts as an active electrode for delivery of electrical energy to tissue. A conduit in the shaft extending to an opening in the distal end portion facilitates aspiration of tissue and may provide suction simultaneous with delivery of electrical energy. Systems include an electrosurgical device, a source of electrical energy and may optionally include a source of suction and/or a source of fluid delivery or irrigation. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100558 | MICRO-ARTICULATED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS USING MICRO GEAR ACTUATION - A medical device for removing or manipulating tissue of a subject is provided with a distal housing having an end effector, and an elongate member configured to introduce the distal housing to a target tissue site of the subject. The elongate member may have proximal and distal portions interconnected by a joint mechanism that is configured to allow the two portions to articulate relative to one another. In some embodiments, the joint mechanism includes one or more nested crown gear(s) configured to drive associated spur gear(s) to accomplish the articulation. In some embodiments, the end effector is a powered scissors device. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100559 | VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to tissue. The electrosurgical generator includes impedance sensing circuitry which measures impedance of tissue, a microprocessor configured to determine whether a tissue reaction has occurred as a function of a minimum impedance value and a predetermined rise in impedance, wherein tissue reaction corresponds to a boiling point of tissue fluid, and an electrosurgical instrument including at least one active electrode adapted to apply electrosurgical energy to tissue. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100560 | Fenestration through foreign material - Described herein is a method for creating a channel through a foreign material located in a body of a patient. The foreign material defines a material first surface and a substantially opposed material second surface and the channel extends through the foreign material between the material first and second surfaces. The method uses an apparatus including an electrode, and includes the steps of: positioning the electrode substantially adjacent to the material first surface; energizing the electrode with a radiofrequency current; and using the electrode energized with the radiofrequency current to deliver energy into the foreign material to create the channel. In some embodiments, the patient's body includes a heart defining a septum, the septum defines an aperture extending there-through and the foreign material extends across the aperture to cover the aperture. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100561 | Fenestration through foreign material - Described herein is a method for creating a channel through a foreign material located in a septum of a heart at the site of a septal defect. The foreign material defines a material first surface and a substantially opposed material second surface, and the channel extends through the foreign material at least partially between the material first and second surfaces. The method uses an apparatus including an electrode and includes the steps of: positioning the electrode substantially adjacent to the material first surface; energizing the electrode with a radiofrequency current; and using the electrode energized with the radiofrequency current to deliver energy into the foreign material to create the channel. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100562 | RENAL NERVE MODULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems for nerve and tissue modulation are disclosed. An example system may include an intravascular nerve modulation system including an elongated shaft having a proximal end region and a distal end region. The system may further include one or more ablation electrodes affixed to the distal end region of the elongated shaft. One or more ground pad electrodes may be provided and connected to a processor configured to modulate the impedance of each circuit completed between the ablation electrodes and the ground pads. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100563 | ABLATION POWER CONTROL BASED ON CONTACT FORCE - Methods and systems are adapted for ablation of target tissue in a living subject by predicting a lesion size that would result from placing an ablation electrode into contact with the target tissue at a particular contact force while applying energy at a given power level for a particular time interval. The prediction involves modeling the lesion size as a non-linear function of the contact force, the power level and the time interval. The prediction may be iterated by varying the contact force, the power level or the time interval until a saturation point is found, beyond which the lesion size does not increase. After it is established that one of the iterations predicts a desired lesion size, ablation of the target tissue may be conducted using the contact force, the power level and the time interval of the one iteration. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100564 | JAW ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING JAW ASSEMBLIES - A jaw assembly includes a jaw member and a structural insert. The jaw member includes an arm member and a support base extending distally from the arm member. The arm member defines a first portion of the jaw member. The support base defines a second portion and a third portion of the jaw member. The second portion defines a cavity disposed between the first portion and the third portion. At least a portion of the structural insert is disposed within the cavity. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100565 | MULTI-LAYER ELECTRODE ABLATION PROBE AND RELATED METHODS - Electric field delivery and ablation of target tissue regions, including cancerous cells and solid tumors. Methods and systems include delivering an electric field to a target tissue, and may include positioning a first electrode or plurality to at least partially define a first treatment volume in the target tissue; positioning a second electrode or plurality to at least partially define a second treatment volume, the first volume is disposed in the second volume; and establishing a first current flow extending through the first volume and a second current flow extending through the second volume. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100566 | Medical catheter assembly with deflection pull ring and distal tip interlock - A catheter assembly comprises a deflectable catheter shaft comprising a distal end and a lumen extending therethrough. The catheter assembly further comprises least one pull wire comprising a distal portion comprising a side and a distal end, wherein the side comprises a first side portion and a second side portion. The catheter assembly further comprises a distal pull assembly operatively coupled to the at least one pull wire. The distal pull assembly comprises a longitudinal axis, a first surface, and a second surface. The first side portion of the at least one pull wire is adjacent to the first surface of the distal pull assembly, and the second side portion of the at least one pull wire is adjacent to the second surface of the distal pull assembly. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100567 | SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL CUTTING - A mechanical cutting device that makes use of mechanical (rotary) motion and suction to engage tissue also applies a cutting energy sufficient to vaporize the tissue. The rotation and suction are used to engage the tissue (sucking tissue into cutting windows when the cutting windows of inner and outer blades are aligned), and then the cutting member(s) function as an electrode(s) by having an electrical cutting signal applied thereto so that the cutting member(s) electrically cut the tissue as the cutting members relatively rotate. The electrical cutting signal is only applied as the windows become aligned up until the cutting of the tissue is completed. The cutting signal preferably is stopped after the cutting windows become misaligned. While the cutting windows are misaligned, a coagulation signal can be supplied to the cutting member so that the device functions as an electrocautery device. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100568 | JAW ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING JAW ASSEMBLIES - A jaw assembly includes an electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structure, a jaw member including a support base, and a non-electrically conductive member including a first portion configured to engage the electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structure and a second portion configured to engage the support base of the jaw member. The non-electrically conductive member adapted to electrically isolate the electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structure from the jaw member. The electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structure and the non-electrically conductive member cooperatively define a longitudinally-oriented knife channel therethrough. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100569 | BIPOLAR FORCEPS HAVING MONOPOLAR EXTENSION - An endoscopic forceps for treating tissue includes a housing having a shaft affixed thereto which has first and second jaw members attached to a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes an actuator for moving jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members is connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are selectively capable of operating in a bipolar mode which enables the jaw members to conduct bipolar energy through tissue held therebetween to treat tissue. The forceps also includes a monopolar element housed within the first jaw member which is selectively movable from a first position within the first jaw member to a second position distal to the first jaw member. The monopolar element is connected to the source of electrosurgical energy and is selectively activatable independent of the bipolar mode. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100570 | Tissue Cutting Cap - A tissue cutting cap and a method of delivering energy to a tissue are provided. The tissue cutting cap includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a distal end, and a lumen extending at least partially therethrough. The tissue cutting cap also includes a cutting portion operably connected to the body where the cutting portion has at least one position where the cutting portion is positioned proximal to the distal end of the body and the cutting portion has a first side, a second side, an end and an opening defined by the first side and the second side. The proximal portion of the body is sized and shaped to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and the distal portion of the body extends distal to the distal end of the endoscope. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100571 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a desiccation device for operation on a target tissue is provided. The device includes a handle; a shaft extending distally from the handle, wherein the shaft defines a lumen therethrough; and a head having a loop configuration supported on a distal end of the shaft, the head being hollow and defining a lumen therethrough, said lumen being in fluid communication with the lumen of the shaft. At least a portion of the cutting head is electrically connected to a source of electrosurgical energy. A fluid is circulatable through the lumen of the shaft and the head. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100572 | MODULAR BONE PLATE AND CONNECTOR PIECE FOR A MODULAR BONE PLATE - A modular bone plate is provided including at least a first and a second member each having a top surface and a bottom surface, the first member comprising a male connection portion with a single hole extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and the second member comprising a female connection portion with a single hole extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, wherein the male connection portion is insertable into the female connection portion such that the holes overlap and wherein an anchor or a plug member is insertable into the holes when they overlap. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100573 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SECURING TOGETHER BONE FRAGMENTS - An apparatus for securing together first and second bone segments having peripheral surfaces comprising one or more bends. In some implementations the fixation device includes an elongate flexible strap having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate flexible strap having a plurality of ratchet teeth disposed along an elongate distal portion thereof that function with a ratchet member within a locking head situated at the proximal end to permit the formation of a closed loop about the bone fragments. In some implementations the elongate flexible strap has a first elongate portion situated between the locking head and the elongate distal portion, the first elongate portion of the elongate flexible strap being more flexible than the elongate distal portion of the elongate flexible strap, the first elongate portion configured to extend across at least one of the one or more bends when the apparatus is in a secured state. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100574 | CUTTING TOOL FOR BONE, CARTILAGE, AND DISK REMOVAL - A cutting tool for bone, cartilage, and disk removal includes a body with a first radial array of helical flutes formed along the body with a continuous radius in a first helical direction. The body has a second radial array of helical flutes formed along the body with a continuous radius in a second helical direction opposed to the first helical direction and intersecting the first array of helical flutes. Each helical flute forms a pair of spaced apart rake surfaces, which collectively perform a first and second cutting operations along a side of the body such that the intersecting rakes balance the cutting operation thereby minimizing axial loading of the cutting tool to permit bidirectional cutting while minimizing inadvertent axial translation of the tool. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100575 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR BONEY STRUCTURE TAP - Embodiments of a bony structure tap with a plurality of landmarks. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100576 | Modular Reaming System For Femoral Revision - A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100577 | METHOD FOR CUTTING BONE DURING AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A method for cutting a bone of a patient using a bone saw tool that includes determining a cutting region that corresponds to a region of the bone to be cut and determining the position of the bone saw tool in the coordinate system. The method includes activating a bone saw blade guard of the bone saw tool if the bone saw tool is outside the cutting region. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100578 | Patient-Specific Guides - A device for an orthopedic knee procedure. The device includes a tibial drill guide having a body portion and first and second posts extending from the body portion, the first post shorter in length than the second post. The device includes a patient-specific tibial alignment guide including a body with an inner anatomy-engaging surface shaped to closely conform and mate with a corresponding tibial joint surface. The first and second guiding receptacles define first and second inner channels sized and shaped to receive the first and second posts of the tibial drill guide. The first receptacle being shorter in length than the second receptacle, such that when the alignment guide is mounted on the tibial joint surface and the drill guide is mounted on the alignment guide, the first receptacle and the first post define a clearance gap between the tibia and the device for a patellar tendon. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100579 | PROSTHESIS GUIDE COMPRISING PATIENT-MATCHED FEATURES - Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100580 | SURGICAL PIN GUIDE AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical guide is disclosed and methods of use are disclosed. The surgical guide is adapted to receive a surgeon's finger for dissecting to a target site. The surgical guide comprises a first component defining a channel and comprising a palpating portion and a non-palpating portion disposed on an opposing side from the palpating portion. The surgical guide further comprises a second component engaged with the first component and defining a guide channel extending therethrough. The guide channel is adapted to receive a guide pin suitable for insertion to the target site such that the guide pin is carried adjacent the non-palpating portion of the first component. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100581 | IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical implant deployment system for deploying and removing an implant into a vertebral body. Upon insertion of the implant into the vertebral body, the actuator handle is turned causing the actuation rod to expand or compress the implant. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100582 | Orthognathic Bending Pliers - A bending tool can be configured to bend an orthopedic implant and includes a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly. The first jaw assembly includes a first base and a first adjustment member that is movably coupled to the first base. The second jaw assembly is movably coupled to the second jaw assembly. The second jaw assembly includes a second base and a second adjustment member that is movably coupled to the second base. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100583 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - A surgical instrument includes a first member extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end includes a plurality of fingers extending radially outward in a tapered configuration. A second member extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the second member is configured for mating with the distal end of the first member. A third member has an inner surface defining a cavity configured for disposal of the first member and engagement with the first member to fix the first member with the second member. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100584 | EAR PRESSURE EQUALIZING TUBE AND INSERTION DEVICE - Improved ear ventilation tubes and spring loaded insertion devices for use with the ventilation tubes whereby perforation and insertion steps take place substantially simultaneously with an aspiration step following. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100585 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRO-MAGNETIC DEVICE TIP AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A medical device may include an elongate shaft having a longitudinal axis and a distal end. The medical device may include a distal tip having at least one electromagnetic coil disposed adjacent the distal end and a plurality of bulbous elements disposed about the longitudinal axis. The plurality of bulbous elements may be operatively associated with the at least one electromagnetic coil such that the plurality of bulbous elements may translate relative to the longitudinal axis in response to activation of the at least one electromagnetic coil. A method of crossing an obstruction may include approaching the obstruction with a medical device, supplying alternating current to at least one electromagnetic coil, and advancing the medical device into engagement with the obstruction. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100586 | INSERTION TOOL FOR PADDLE-STYLE ELECTRODE - The present disclosure describes various embodiments of an insertion tool that affords steerability of the paddle-style electrode during implantation without causing damage to the insulation and/or the contacts of the paddle-style electrode. One embodiment is described as having a “pin fork” configuration; another a “shovel” configuration; and yet another has tabs or a lumen on the paddle-style electrode for facilitating the insertion of a stylet. The various embodiments for the insertion tool allow for adjustments of the paddle-style electrode in both the medial/lateral and inferior/superior directions allowing the surgeon to steer the paddle-style electrode to the desired stimulation site within the epidural space of the spinal column. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100587 | Robotic surgical devices, systems, and related methods - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to various medical device components, including components that can be incorporated into robotic and/or in vivo medical devices. Certain embodiments include various modular medical devices for in vivo medical procedures. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100588 | WIRELESS FORCE SENSOR ON A DISTAL PORTION OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - A surgical instrument includes a distal portion. A force sensor is operatively mounted on the distal portion. The force sensor includes a wireless package, which wirelessly provides (1) identification information of the surgical instrument and (2) strain data related to the distal portion. A surgical end effector includes a jaw and the distal portion is on a non-contact portion of the jaw. The wireless package includes a surface acoustic wave strain sensor with identification information. The wireless package also includes a small folded antenna electrically coupled to the surface acoustic wave strain sensor with identification information. The identification information includes an identification of a type of surgical instrument and unique identification of the specific surgical instrument in the type of surgical instrument. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100589 | Personal Care Cleaning Article - The present invention provides personal cleaning articles useful for cleaning and/or exfoliating the skin. These articles provide multiple distinct patterns of relatively smooth and coarse elements to provide a user the ability to readily achieve the desired degree of cleansing and/or exfoliation. Further, the article provides a relatively smooth apertured outer layer and a relatively coarse underlying layer whereby a user can, with the application of varied amounts of pressure, more readily achieve and control a wider range of mechanical cleaning and/or exfoliating action against the skin. In certain aspects, the article may also be impregnated with one or more topical skin cleaning and/or exfoliating compounds. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100590 | SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention features soft tissue implants comprising major and minor struts and methods for making same. The implants can includes a biocompatible film that is rendered porous due to the inclusion of uniformly or non-uniformly patterned cells, and the film has a thickness of less than about 0.015 inches in the event the starting material is non-porous and less than about 0.035 inches in the event the starting material is a microporous film. Multi-film implants can also be made. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100591 | METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF NERVE REGENERATION-INDUCING TUBE - A method for manufacturing a nerve regeneration-inducing tube with excellent pressure resistance, shape recovery property, anti-kink property, film exfoliation resistance, resistance to invasion of outer tissues, and leakage resistance. The tubular body is formed by weaving together fibers made up of biodegradable polymer. The outer surface of the tubular body is coated multiple times with a collagen solution. The lumen of the tubular body is filled with collagen. Viscosity of the collagen solution that is first applied to the outer surface of the tubular body is between 2 to 800 cps. Viscosity of the collagen solution that is subsequently applied is higher than viscosity of the first applied collagen solution. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100592 | SCORING BALLOON AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A scoring balloon ( | 2014-04-10 |
20140100593 | Plastic Surgical Instruments - Disclosed herein are tools, systems, methods and surgical techniques for a disposable grasping, cutting, severing and/or biting surgical instrument having sharp cutting tips. Such instruments are lighter than their equivalent stainless steel instruments currently being used, and can be designed to employ a shearing/cutting or grasping mechanism that may be suited for specific cutting and sampling bone, cartilage and soft tissue. The surgical instrument includes a slideable upper body that may have an overmolded or removably connected cutting tip assembled onto an advancing face that translates along the handle body to produce a shearing, cutting or grasping action of tissue positioned within the jaws. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100594 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100595 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE INSERTION OF INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS - A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. A second dilator tube may be introduced over the first, advanced along a second longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from the first. A third dilator tube may be introduced over the second, advanced along a third longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from both the first and the second. An access cannula may be introduced over the third dilator tube. With the first, second, and third dilator tubes removed, surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100596 | CENTERED BALLOON FOR THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - A medical device for reducing the volume of a left atrial appendage (LAA) may include an elongate shaft having a distal portion, and a volume-reducing means expandable from a collapsed to an expanded state, the volume-reducing means being releasably attached to the distal portion. The volume-reducing means may include an actuatable frame and an impermeable covering disposed over the frame. The volume-reducing means may be sized to fit within the LAA in the expanded state while maintaining an open fluid flow path from a distal region through the ostium of the LAA. A medical device may include a second volume-reducing means to be placed within and substantially occlude a distalmost region of the LAA. A method may include inserting a volume-reducing means into the LAA, expanding the volume-reducing means, and positioning the volume-reducing means such that an open fluid flow path is maintained through an entire cycle of the heart. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100597 | SPECIAL OPENING AORTIC EMBOLIC PROTECTION DEVICE FOR STRUCTURAL HEART PROCEDURES - A medical device may include an embolic protection device including a distal filter element, a proximal filter element, and a deflector element disposed between and spacing apart the distal filter element and the proximal filter element. An embolic protection device may include a longitudinally-oriented mouth extending from the distal filter element to the proximal filter element. A method of providing embolic protection in an aortic arch may include inserting a guidewire from a left subclavian artery through the aortic arch into a brachiocephalic artery, deploying a distal filter element within the brachiocephalic artery such that a mouth overlies an ostium of the brachiocephalic artery, deploying a deflector element over an ostium of a carotid artery disposed between the brachiocephalic artery and the left subclavian artery, and deploying a proximal filter element within the left subclavian artery such that a mouth overlies an ostium of the left subclavian artery. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100598 | VASCULAR DEVICE FOR EMBOLI, THROMBUS AND FOREIGN BODY REMOVAL AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods are provided for use in filtering emboli from a vessel and/or performing thrombectomy and embolectomy, wherein a vascular device comprises one or more support hoops connected near a distal end of a guide wire, each support hoop having an articulation region, and a blood permeable sac affixed to the support hoop or hoops to form a mouth of the blood permeable sac. The mouth of the sac closes when the apparatus is collapsed for removal to prevent material from escaping from the sac. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100599 | BAND FOR PREVENTING WRINKLES - A band for preventing wrinkles is provided, and includes a band and a preprinted portion adhered to the band. The band has a band shape of which both end portions have a width wider than a width of a central portion of the band. The central portion forms a non-bonding portion on which an adhesive is not applied. Each of the end portions forms a bonding portion having a surface on which the adhesive is applied. The preprinted portion adheres to each of the bonding portion through the adhesive. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100600 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members disposed in parallel orientation relative to one another. One or both of the jaw members is movable along a first axis relative to the other jaw member between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. The first and second jaw members are configured to maintain the parallel orientation therebetween upon movement of the jaw members between the spaced-apart and approximated positions. A drive bar is coupled to one or both of the jaw members. The drive bar is selectively movable along a second axis that is different from the first axis between first and second positions for moving the jaw members between the spaced-apart and approximated positions. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100601 | Overmolded Grasper Jaw - A surgical instrument can comprise an elongate tube including a camming rod and an actuation mechanism operably connected to the camming rod; a first jaw spine having a first cam slot; and a second jaw spine having a second cam slot, the second jaw spine pivotally connected to the first jaw spine at a common pivot pin connected to the elongate tube. A camming pin rides along first and second interior camming surfaces and closes the jaw spines when the camming rod moves proximally. When the camming rod moves distally, a camming projection rides on first and second exterior camming surfaces on proximal sides of the first and second jaw spines and opens the jaw spines. One camming surface on each jaw spine facilitates closing the jaw spines while the other camming surface on each jaw spine facilitates opening the jaw spines. These two camming surfaces can be widely separated. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100602 | LATCH MECHANISM FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument includes a pair of jaw members moveable between a spaced-apart and an approximated position. A drive bar is translatable between a distal and a proximal position for moving the jaw members between the spaced-apart and approximated positions. A lever is moveable between an initial position and an actuated position for translating the drive bar between the distal and proximal positions. A sleeve disposed about the drive bar includes an annular track having a substantially radial segment(s) and a substantially longitudinal segment(s). A collar interdisposed between the sleeve and the drive bar includes a stop member(s) extending radially outwardly therefrom. The stop member(s) is engaged within the track and is translatable from a first position, wherein the stop member is positioned within the longitudinal segment, to a second position, wherein the stop member is engaged within the radial segment, to lock the lever in the actuated position. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100603 | DEVICE FOR SEALING PERFORATIONS AND SUSTAINING FLOW - A device for sealing perforations and sustaining a flow of liquids as well as a method of using the same are disclosed. The device can be beneficially employed in emergency trauma care or for performing a rapid aortic cannulation procedure or other catheterizations. The device includes a catheter member, a mandrel member, a cannula member and a sealing element. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100605 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEALING A VASCULAR PUNCTURE - Apparatus for sealing a puncture communicating with a blood vessel includes a porous carrier formed from lyophilized hydrogel or other material. The plug may include at least first and second hydrogel precursors and a pH adjusting agent carried by the porous carrier in an unreactive state prior to exposure to an aqueous physiological environment. Once exposed to bodily fluids, the carrier expands as the lyophilized material hydrates to enhance and facilitate rapid hemostasis of the puncture. When the plug is placed into the puncture, the natural wetting of the plug by bodily fluids (e.g., blood) causes the first and second precursors to react and cross-link into an adhesive or “sticky” hydrogel that aids in retaining the plug in place within the puncture. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100606 | METHOD OF CLOSING AN OPENING IN A WALL OF THE HEART - Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a tissue opening such as an atrial septal defect, patent foreman ovale, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter carries a plurality of tissue anchors, which may be deployed into tissue surrounding the opening, and used to draw the opening closed. Methods are also disclosed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100607 | Method of Closure for Thoracotomy and Thorascopy Incisions - A method of closing a thoracic incision includes providing a barbed suture and threading the suture around first and second ribs of a chest wall in a generally S-shaped configuration to close an incision positioned therebetween. The barbed suture is threaded through the chest wall by introducing the barbed suture through a first terminal tissue layer and around a surface of the first rib that is facing a second terminal tissue layer, passing the barbed suture across the incision and around a surface of the second rib that is facing the first terminal tissue layer, and withdrawing the barbed suture through the second terminal tissue layer. A second barbed suture may be threaded through the chest wall in a complementary S-shaped configuration in which the second barbed suture enters and exits the chest wall through the opposing terminal tissue layer from that of the first barbed suture. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100609 | DIRECTIONALLY SPECIFIC BONE ANCHORS AND METHOD - A suture anchor and method is disclosed in which a pair of anchor elements connected by a flexible cord are passed through a piece of soft tissue and embedded deeply into a bone. The cord holds the soft tissue securely to the bone and the anchors are embedded into more dense bone away from the location where the soft tissue contacts the bone. | 2014-04-10 |
20140100610 | System and Method for Facet Joint Replacement - A system for replacing at least a portion of a natural facet joint includes a fixation member implantable in a vertebra, an inferior facet articular surface and an inferior strut which may be formed separately from the inferior articular surface. The inferior strut has a first end securable to the fixation member and a second end which may comprise a sphere with a hemispherical surface. An attachment mechanism may include a capture feature shaped to receive the second end of the inferior strut, and the mechanism may provide an adjustable configuration, allowing polyaxial adjustment between the inferior articular surface and the second end. A locking member may be actuated to exert force on the second end to provide a locked configuration. The system may further include a superior facet joint implant with a superior articular surface shaped to articulate with the inferior articular surface. | 2014-04-10 |