16th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 58 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140107522 | OEDEMA DETECTION - A method of detecting tissue oedema in a subject. The method includes determining a measured impedance for first and second body segments. An index indicative of a ratio of the extra-cellular to intra-cellular fluid is then calculated for each body segment, with these being used to determine an index ratio based on the index for the first and second body segments. The index ration can in turn be used to determine the presence, absence or degree of tissue oedema, for example by comparing the index ratio to a reference or previously determined index ratios. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107523 | MODEL FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY - Models for simulating traumatic brain injury provide analogues for studying similar occurrences in humans. Such models may include inserting a subject into a sheath. While in the sheath, the subject may be placed on a pad beneath an impactor. The head of the subject may be impacted by the impactor, whereby the head of the subject moves into the pad. Methods may further include attaching a helmet to the head of the subject. An arm of an impact device may be connected to a handle of the helmet, such that the head of the subject is restrained relative to the impact device. While advancing the impactor, the arm may be disconnected from the handle, such that the head of the subject becomes unrestrained relative to the impact device and moves into the pad in response to the impacting. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107524 | NEUROMUSCULAR MONITORING DISPLAY SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a system for displaying a degree of neuromuscular block in a patient. An example system can include: a display unit having a graphical user interface (GUI); a processor; and a memory. The system can be configured to: receive data in response to a pattern of stimuli applied to the patient according to a stimulation protocol; determine the degree of neuromuscular block based on the received data; display a numerical representation corresponding to the degree of neuromuscular block; display a graphical representation corresponding to the degree of neuromuscular block and display a timer related to the stimulation protocol. The numerical and graphical representations can be displayed in first and second regions of the GUI, respectively. Additionally, a display color of at least a portion of the first region, the numerical and graphical representations can be configured to dynamically change based on the degree of neuromuscular block. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107525 | METHOD FOR MODULATION OF NEURONAL ACTIVITY IN THE BRAIN BY MEANS OF SENSORY STIMULATION AND DETECTION OF BRAIN ACTIVITY - The invention relates to a method for controlled modulation of physiological and pathological neuronal rhythmic activity in the brain by means of sensory stimulation, which is capable of diagnostically ascertaining functional disorders in the brain and of alleviating or eliminating the symptoms of a functional disruption. According to the invention, the method comprises generating a plurality of pulses at a plurality of excitation frequencies, respectively, to stimulate neuronal rhythmic activity in a patient's brain; measuring the neuronal rhythmic activity in response to the pulses; determining an excitation frequency in which the measured neuronal rhythmic activity has a maximum amplitude of pathological rhythm; generating an entraining periodic pulse sequence operating at the excitation frequency; and generating a desynchronization pulse following the entraining periodic pulse sequence to desynchronize the neuronal rhythmic activity, where the pulse are either visual or acoustic or tactile. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107526 | EVALUATION OF AN IMPLANTED PROSTHESIS - Evaluating an implanted hearing prosthesis, including operating the implanted hearing prosthesis, capturing sound generated by a transducer of the prosthesis during said operation, and comparing the captured sound to a sound model. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107527 | UNIVERSAL MEASURING MODULE FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE MEASURING MODULE - The invention relates to a measuring module for medical application which is provided with a housing comprising a number of first connections for catheters, a number of pressure sensors, a number of conduits for fluid connection to one of the first connections, wherein each of the conduits comprises at least one opening for the purpose of fluid connection to one of the pressure sensors, and at least one second connection for a communication module for transfer of measurement data from the pressure sensors to the communication module. The measuring module has the feature that at least one gasket, which leaves the openings clear, is arranged between the conduits and the pressure sensors. The invention also relates to a method for assembling a measuring module according to the invention. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107528 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A BIOPSY DEVICE - A needle assembly comprises an outer cannula and an inner cannula. The outer cannula and the inner cannula have complementary tissue receiving apertures. A tissue piercing tip is secured relative to one or both of the inner cannula or the outer cannula. A cutter is slidably disposed in the inner cannula. The cutter is configured to sever tissue protruding through the transverse apertures. A hub releasably secures at least part of the needle assembly relative to the body of a biopsy device. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107529 | Filter for Fine Needle Biopsy - A biopsy needle comprises a first lumen open to a tissue penetrating distal tip of the needle for receiving a tissue sample therein and a second lumen in combination with a filter separating the first and second lumens from one another, the filter being configured to permit fluids to pass therethrough while preventing the sampled tissue from passing therethrough. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107530 | System and Method for Diagnosing Onset of Osteoarthritis - The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing/predicting a degenerative disease in the hip of a subject. The method including the steps of applying a compressive force on at least one hip joint of the subject and calculating a compression index value for at least one hip joint, wherein a non-zero compression index value for the at least one hip joint is indicative of the subject developing/having a degenerative disease. The present invention also relates to a diagnostic test for determining incongruity in a hip joint of a subject, where the test includes the steps of applying a compressive force on at least one hip joint of the subject and calculating a compression index value, wherein a non-zero compression index value for the hip joint is indicative of at least mild hip joint incongruity. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107531 | INFERENCE OF MENTAL STATE USING SENSORY DATA OBTAINED FROM WEARABLE SENSORS - Systems and processes that incorporate teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a system including a processor, physical states of multiple anatomical locations of a body. Each of the physical states includes one of a position, an orientation, and motion, such as velocity or acceleration, or combinations thereof. A relationship between mental states and body configurations is accessed. A mental state, such as mood or emotion, is determined as the mental state corresponding to a body configuration matching the configuration of a portion of the body corresponding to the physical states of a group of the multiple anatomical locations. Data indicative of the mental state is provided, for example, to adjust another system or application, such as a contextual computer or entertainment system. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107532 | PRESSURE-SENSING DEVICE WITH BIPLANAR SENSOR ARRAY - A pressure-sensing device is disclosed, which includes a pressure sensor pad. The pressure sensor pad includes a first planar substrate, a second planar substrate, first signal lines, second signal lines, a plurality of rows of first sensor components, and a plurality of columns of second sensor components. The first signal lines and the rows of first sensor components are formed on the first planar substrate, and each row of the first sensor components is connected to a corresponding one of the first signal lines. The second planar substrate is disposed opposite to the first planar substrate. The second signal lines and the columns of second sensor components are formed on the second planar substrate, and each column of the second sensor components is connected to a corresponding one of the second signal lines, where the second sensor components face the first sensor components respectively. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107533 | ULTRASOUND NEUROMODULATION TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - Disclosed are methods and systems and methods for non-invasive neuromodulation using ultrasound to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The neuromodulation can produce acute or long-term effects. The latter occur through Long-Term Depression (LTD) and Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) via training Included is control of direction of the energy emission, intensity, carrier frequency, amplitude-modulation frequency, pulse duration, pulse pattern, and phase/intensity relationships to targeting and accomplishing up regulation and/or down regulation. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107534 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING ULTRASONIC ENERGY TO A BODILY TISSUE - An apparatus includes a monolithically-constructed transmission member that defines a lumen along a longitudinal axis. The transmission member includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is configured to be coupled to an ultrasonic energy source. The second portion is configured to contact a bodily tissue to transfer ultrasonic energy from a first portion into the bodily tissue. The third portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion and defines a cross-sectional moment of inertia that is less than at least one of a cross-sectional area moment of inertia of the first portion or a cross-sectional moment of inertia of the second portion. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107535 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DESTROYING ADIPOSE TISSUE NON-INVASIVELY AND ACCELERATING LIPID METABOLISM - The present disclosure is to destroy adipose tissue non-invasively by using focused ultrasound (FUS) and to increase the treatment efficiency by the synergy of the novel FUS and electrical stimulation. Lipid can be released from the destroyed adipocytes and stay in the interstitial fluid of undestroyed adipocytes. In the meanwhile or after the treatment of FUS, a passive exercise of muscle in thighs or other parts is performed by electrical stimulation to consume energy. Therefore, metabolism of the free lipid can be enhanced by supplying energy to the muscles. The ultrasound treatment of the present disclosure is able to increase the treatment area, and while in combination with electrical stimulation, it can efficiently remove lipids in the circulation. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107536 | ULTRASONIC IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IRRADIATING ULTRASONIC WAVE - An ultrasonic irradiation apparatus includes an ultrasonic emission part, an ultrasonic reception part, a low frequency signal detector, and a condition change unit. The ultrasonic emission part emits a first ultrasonic wave including a first frequency component having a frequency of f toward a target portion based on an ultrasonic setting value where f is a positive real number. The ultrasonic reception part receives a second ultrasonic wave which travels in a direction from the target portion. The low frequency signal detector detects a low frequency signal included in the second ultrasonic wave, the lower frequency signal having a frequency not greater than f/r where r is a real number and is greater than 2. The condition change unit changes the ultrasonic setting value based on the low frequency signal. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107537 | BALANCED ULTRASONIC END EFFECTOR - A balanced ultrasonic surgical instrument according to the present invention includes an ultrasonic transmission rod which is connected to a blade or end effector by a balance portion, which includes first and second balance asymmetries designed to compensate for the imbalances induced by the blade. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107538 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to a surgical instrument that can supply mechanical energy and electrical energy to an end effector of the surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may be operated in a first operating mode in which a transducer of the surgical instrument produces mechanical energy, or vibrations, that are transmitted to the end effector and a second operating mode in which electrical energy, or current, can flow through the end effector to perform electrosurgery. In another general aspect, the surgical instrument may comprise a clamp, or jaw, which can be moved into a closed position to hold tissue against a waveguide, or blade, of the end effector. In the second operating mode of the surgical instrument, current can flow from a power source, through the waveguide, and return to the power source through a path comprising the jaw. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107539 | Methods for Treating Heart Arrhythmia - Methods and apparatus are provided for treatment of heart arrhythmia via renal neuromodulation. Such neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, ablation, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes In cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is achieved through application of an electric field. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is achieved through application of neuromodulatory agents, of thermal energy and/or of high intensity focused ultrasound. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is performed in a bilateral fashion. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107540 | ULTRASONIC IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IRRADIATING ULTRASONIC WAVE - An ultrasonic irradiation apparatus irradiates an ultrasonic wave to a target portion where micro bubbles or micro grains which reflect or scatter an ultrasonic wave exist. The apparatus includes an input unit, a drive signal setting unit, and an ultrasonic emission unit. The input unit receives information about a resonance frequency of fB of the micro bubbles or the micro grains where fB is a positive real number. The drive signal setting unit generates a drive signal including a signal component whose frequency is f=n×fB where n is an integer not smaller than 2. The ultrasonic emission unit emits the ultrasonic wave including a sonic wave component whose frequency is the f based on the drive signal. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107541 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAM ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND THERAPY DELIVERY - The system and method provide for electrocardiogram analysis and optimization of patient-customized cardiopulmonary resuscitation and therapy delivery. An external medical device includes a housing and a processor within the housing. The processor can be configured to receive an input signal for a patient receiving chest compressions and to select at least one filter mechanism and to apply the filter mechanism to the signal to at least substantially remove chest compression artifacts from the signal. A real time dynamic analysis of a cardiac rhythm is applied to adjust and integrate CPR prompting of a medical device. Real-time cardiac rhythm quality is facilitated using a rhythm assessment meter. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107543 | SCALP STIMULATION AND HAIR RE-GROWTH - A method and an apparatus are disclosed for promoting hair growth using multi-dimensional vibrations. A multi-vibrating device includes components, such as electric motors, configured to generate several modes of vibration simultaneously. The vibrations may be transmitted to scalp or other skin area where re-growth of hair is desired via elements of the vibrating device such as bristles on a hairbrush. The multi-mode vibrations may cause natural skin oils and sebum surrounding the hair shaft and follicle to be stripped off to allow more oxygen and stimulate growth. The multi-mode vibration device may be used in conjunction with specially fortified shampoos and vitamins to further stimulate hair growth. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107544 | COMPRESSION BANDAGE FOR PLACING ON THE HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY - A compression bandage for placing on the human or animal body, includes a planar sheet material with a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, and two transverse edges lying opposite each other in the longitudinal direction, and two longitudinal edges lying opposite each other in the transverse direction, wherein the sheet material is made of a fabric with a warp and a weft system of threads, wherein at least one of the thread systems includes elastic threads, wherein the thread density in the warp and/or weft system of threads is varied in the longitudinal direction of the bandage such that at least one section of the bandage in the longitudinal direction has a warp and/or weft thread density different than an adjacent section | 2014-04-17 |
20140107545 | MASSAGING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a massaging apparatus. Said massaging apparatus is comprised of a massage sphere that can be rotated with the use of adjacent ball bearings. The massage sphere is encased in an upper, midsection and lower housings, whereby only a section of the massage sphere is exposed. A strap is connected to the lower housing, and can be wrapped around the midsection housing for easy storage. To use the massaging apparatus, one simply has to hold the device and roll the exposed part of the massage sphere over the desired area. In order to massage hard to reach areas such as the back, both ends of the strap are held in each hand, and the massaging apparatus is placed on a hard surface such as a wall, in between the wall and the person's back. The user holds the straps and applies pressure onto the massaging apparatus. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107546 | Compression Device with Sizing Indicia - A compression device ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107547 | Heel Protector and Corresponding Rehabilitation Systems and Methods for Using the Same - A heel protector ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107548 | Shoulder Orthosis Having a Supportive Strapping System - A shoulder orthosis is provided having an arm support and an optional arm spacer connected to the arm support. The arm support includes an arm retainer and a supportive strapping system. One optional arm spacer includes a pair of individual pillows which are attachably combinable with one another at a first face of the first individual pillow and a face of the second individual pillow to form one combined pillow having a first shape. The individual pillows are alternately attachably combinable with one another at a second face of the first individual pillow and the face of the second individual pillow to form another combined pillow having a second shape different from the first shape. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107549 | INFLATABLE WRAP WITH AUTOMATIC TIGHTNESS DETECTION - An inflatable wrap with automatic tightness detection includes a wrap strap having at least one inflatable sealed zone formed thereon, at least one fluid guiding tube connected to between the sealed zone and an external fluid supply, at least two mating connection elements separately provided on two longitudinally opposite ends of the wrap strap, and a sensor module embedded in the wrap strap. The sensor module includes an output element and a sensor element arranged at locations separately corresponding to the two mating connection elements, and a processor element electrically connected to the sensor element. When the two mating connection elements are detachably connected together to bind the wrap strap around a user's body area with the sensor element and the output element becoming aligned with each other to provide an alignment sensing function, it means the wrap strap forms a closed loop structure to provide a proper pressing force. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107550 | PRESSURIZED LIQUID CAST - A pressurized fluid cast for stabilizing a broken bone of a patient includes a sleeve having an inner wall and an outer wall with a fluid cavity between the inner and outer walls. The outer wall has at least one access port established therethrough. The sleeve is configured to be placed at a limb of a patient such that the inner wall circumscribes the limb and is disposed at least partially along the limb, with the fluid cavity and the outer wall being radially outward of the inner wall. The sleeve is adaptable to accommodate a particular patient injury and limb. Fluid is provided within the fluid cavity and is pressurized to a selected pressure to apply substantially uniform pressure at the limb of the patient. An outer protective shell may be provided at least partially around the sleeve to limit puncturing of the sleeve. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107551 | Cervical Collar with Cable Adjustment System - A cervical collar having a vertically adjustable chin support, the collar including chin support adjustably connected to a collar body having a stop guide, an adjustment member for adjusting the length of a cable trained around a pulley located on the collar body adjacent to the cable guide and connected to a cable stop connecting between the collar body and the chin support and movably positionable along the stop guide on the collar body, wherein the length of the cable adjusts the position of the cable stop along the stop guide and adjusts the vertical position of the chin support relative to the collar body. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107552 | Disposable Two-Part Orthotic Foot Support Strap System And Method - An ultrathin sole strap with a pair of heel tabs and an ultrathin arch strap formed of flexible, non-resilient non-stretch woven microfiber material having an adhesive layer on an underside surface for adhesive application to a foot individually or in combination. The sole strap is adhered along the ball, the midfoot, and the heel of the foot, and the heel tabs are adhered to the back side of the heel in crossed relation. The sole strap functions as a tensile load bearing member in the region between the ball and the heel of the foot during the heel contact phase, weight bearing midstance phase, and propulsion phases of a walking gait cycle, to bear major tensile loads and stresses which would otherwise be absorbed primarily by the plantar fascia. The arch strap adhered transversely over the sole support strap and arch of the foot provides additional support and stability. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107553 | SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS - An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107554 | Disposable Two-Part Orthotic Foot Support Strap System And Method - A method for treating plantar fasciitis and foot pain utilizes a pre-cut sole support strap and an arch support strap formed of flexible woven material having an adhesive layer on an underside surface that are adhered to a foot individually or in combination. The sole strap is adhered to the skin surface along the sole from the ball of the foot to the heel and the back and lateral sides of the heel, and provides stability and support to the foot and, when subjected to forces induced during walking, absorbs tensile loads and stresses to prevent damage to the plantar fascia by reducing tensile stress carried by the plantar fascia. The arch support strap is adhered transversely over the sole support strap and arch of the foot to maintain the sole support strap in engagement with the sole of the foot and provide additional support and stability. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107555 | ANTIMICROBIAL MULTILAYER WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing includes one or more layers containing an antimicrobial agent and optionally at least one of: a chelating agent, a second antimicrobial agent, a zinc-containing agent, a cell-signaling agent, and an additional active ingredient or agent. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107556 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH SHAPE CHANGE CAPABILITIES - Disclosed are devices, methods and systems for treatment of eye disease such as glaucoma. Implants are described herein that enhance aqueous flow through the normal outflow system of the eye with minimal to no complications. The implant can be reversibly deformed to a first shape, such as a generally linear shape conducive to insertion. Upon insertion, the implant can deform to a second shape, such as a generally non-linear shape conducive to retention within the eye. The shape also improves fluid flow from the anterior chamber and prevents or reduces clogging. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107557 | CAPILLARY ACTION IN FLOW-REGULATING SYSTEMS - A fluid flow-regulating system includes an electrolysis chamber configured to contain a liquid, and includes first and second electrodes disposed within the electrolysis chamber. A gap between opposing surfaces is sized to promote capillary action of a liquid in the electrolysis chamber that draws the liquid to at least one of the first and second electrodes in a manner allowing the flow-regulating system to be placed in multiple orientations and still have said one of the first and second electrodes wetted by capillary action. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107558 | LAPAROSCOPIC DELIVERY DEVICE - The device for laparoscopically delivering a solid material through a trocar into a body cavity comprises at least: a hollow tube defining a void therein and having a hub at a proximal end thereof, the hub having a proximal opening therein which forms a continuation of the hollow tube; the hollow tube having a prepackaged solid material therewithin; the tube having an outer diameter less than an inner diameter of a trocar through which the tube is inserted into a body cavity, the tube extending past a valve in the trocar when positioned therewithin; the hub having a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the trocar so as not to pass therethrough; and the material being suitably anchored by a string to the device so as not to become lost within the body cavity after being pushed out of the tube. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107559 | OCULAR IONTOPHORESIS DEVICE - The invention relates to a device of ocular iontophoresis for delivering active substances, comprising a reservoir having an outer wall and a hollow body at least partly delimited by the outer wall, wherein the hollow body is capable of receiving an electrical conductive medium and active substances contained in the medium and has an outlet defining a surface, so-called “application surface”, intended to received a determine part of an eyeball surface, the application surface being at least partly limited by an outer line concave towards the optical axis of the eyeball, wherein the outer wall extends from the outer line with a global outwardly with respect to the said optical axis. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107560 | Compositions for solubilizing cells and/or tissue - Solubilizing compositions are provided. The compositions comprise at least one zwitterionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant. In one embodiment, the compositions may be useful for solubilizing and remodeling and/or removing tissue on or beneath a patient's skin, optionally in conjunction with the application of energy to a region of interest on the skin. In one embodiment at least one analyte may be collected and analyzed from the solubilized tissue. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107561 | COMPRESSIVE OXYGEN DIFFUSIVE WOUND DRESSINGS - Oxygen diffusive wound dressings and methods of manufacturing and use are described herein. The wound dressing may generally provide a ready supply of oxygen to a wound being treated via one or more oxygen conduits which are designed to pass oxygen from ambient air or other oxygen reservoirs into proximity to the wound, and may also provide for exudate removal through transecting channels in fluid communication with both the wound surface and a hydrophilic absorbent material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107562 | OXYGEN DIFFUSIVE WOUND DRESSINGS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE - Oxygen diffusive wound dressings and methods of manufacturing and use are described herein. The wound dressing may generally provide a ready supply of oxygen to a wound being treated via one or more oxygen conduits which are designed to pass oxygen from ambient air or other oxygen reservoirs into proximity to the wound, and may also provide for exudate removal through transecting channels in fluid communication with both the wound surface and a hydrophilic absorbent material. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107563 | GAS MIST PRESSURE BATHING SYSTEM - A gas mist pressure bathing system, which integrates a gas introduction part for increasing the supply pressure of a gas mist with a gas mist generator and enables the structure to be simplified and costs to be reduced, is provided. The gas mist pressure bathing system is provided with a gas supply means ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107564 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A FLUID TO A PATIENT WITH REDUCED CONTAMINATION - An apparatus includes a cannula assembly, a housing, a fluid reservoir, a flow control mechanism, and an actuator. The housing includes an inlet port removably coupled to the cannula assembly and defines an inner volume. The fluid reservoir is fluidically coupled to the housing and configured to receive and isolate a volume of bodily fluid from a patient. The flow control mechanism is at least partially disposed in the inner volume. The actuator is operably coupled to the flow control mechanism and is configured to move the flow control mechanism between a first configuration, in which bodily fluid can flow, via a fluid flow path defined by the flow control mechanism, from the cannula assembly, through the inlet port and into the fluid reservoir, to a second configuration, in which the fluid reservoir is fluidically isolated from the cannula assembly. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107565 | INTRAOCULAR IRRIGATOR-ASPIRATOR TIP COMPONENT - An ophthalmic irrigator-aspirator has a handpiece with aspiration and irrigation openings through its distal end; and a narrow aspiration tip projecting distally. A flexible sleeve has an annular hub for watertight connection to the handpiece. The sleeve surrounds the full extent of the tip. An intermediate portion of the sleeve forms a channel for an irrigation fluid along the exterior of the tip to a port in the sleeve. The distal end of the sleeve is sized for a watertight connection over the distal portion of the tip. Such distal end of the sleeve has an aspiration port in communication with the tip aspiration port. The sleeve proximate, intermediate, and distal portions are integral with each other and are formed of a resilient material that allows the sleeve to be manually stretched onto the handpiece and tip. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107566 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DRUG DELIVERY TO OCULAR TISSUE USING MICRONEEDLE - Methods and devices are provided for targeted administration of a drug to a patient's eye. In one embodiment, the method includes inserting a hollow microneedle into the sclera of the eye at an insertion site and infusing a fluid drug formulation through the inserted microneedle and into the suprachoroidal space of the eye, wherein the infused fluid drug formulation flows within the suprachoroidal space away from the insertion site during the infusion. The fluid drug formulation may flow circumferentially toward the retinochoroidal tissue, macula, and optic nerve in the posterior segment of the eye. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107567 | REMOTE TITRATION OF THERAPY DELIVERED BY AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques for remotely titrating a therapy delivered using an implantable medical device system are disclosed. An implantable medical device delivers therapy according to a first program. The system collects patient data relating to at least one of an efficacy of, or side effects resulting from, the delivered therapy, and transmits the patient data to a remote network device. A clinician may then analyze the patient data and determine if changes to the therapy are warranted. The clinician may then transmit a programming change, e.g., a modification to the first program or a new, second program, to the implantable medical device system, and the implantable medical device may deliver therapy according to the changed programming. The process of receiving patient data and modifying the therapy programming may be repeated multiple times until the therapy is adequately titrated, e.g., until the patient data indicates adequate efficacy and/or acceptable side effects. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107568 | METHOD OF DETERMINING AN INJECTED DOSE BASED ON A KNOWN ORAL DOSE - The present disclosure relates to methods of determining dosages of compositions used in injection devices, in view of known oral doses of the same compositions. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107569 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNDERACTUATED CONTROL OF INSERTION PATH FOR ASYMMETRIC TIP NEEDLES - A needle steering system and apparatus provides active, semi-autonomous control of needle insertion paths while still enabling a clinician ultimate control over needle insertion. The present teaching describes a method and system for controlling needle path as the needle is inserted by precisely controlling the rotation of the needle as it continuously rotates during insertion. This enables underactuated 2 degree-of-freedom (DOF) control of the direction and the curvature of the needle from a single rotary actuator. Control of the rotary motion is therefore decoupled from the needle insertion. The rotary motion controls steering effort and direction, while the insertion controls needle depth or insertion speed. In one implementation, the proposed method does not require constant velocity insertion, interleaved insertion and rotation, or known insertion position or speed. The insertion may be provided by a robot or other automated method, may be a manual insertion, or may be a teleoperated insertion | 2014-04-17 |
20140107570 | ENDOLUMINAL SURGICAL TOOL WITH SMALL BEND RADIUS STEERING SECTION - An endoluminal surgical instrument has first and second steering controls on a handle. A flexible shaft attached to the handle has a distal steerable end including a first link and a second link separated by a plurality of intermediate links. First and second steering elements, such as pairs of steering wires, are linked to first and second steering controls and to the first and second links. One or more of the links is pivotable through an angle of at least 30 degrees relative to an adjoining link. The set back position of the second steering elements from the first steering elements, and the pivoting capability of the links allows the steerable end to be steered into a small bend radius. This makes the instrument highly maneuverable for use in endoluminal surgery, such as incision-less surgery of the stomach. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107571 | STEERING SYSTEM WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A steerable device, such as a steerable catheter, may include a control handle and an insertion shaft extending outwardly therefrom. In use, the insertion shaft is navigated to an area of interest for examination and/or treatment thereof. The steerable device may include a steering system that controls the deflection angle of the distal end of the insertion shaft in two or more non-planar directions for navigating the insertion shaft to the area of interest. The steering system may also include a locking mechanism for arresting or partially arresting the movement of the distal end of the insertion shaft in a first direction independent of arresting or partially arresting the movement of the distal end in a second non-planar direction. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107572 | VALVE SYSTEM FOR INFLATABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to a valve system for an inflatable portion of an indwelling medical device and more particularly to a valve system for fluid regulation of a catheter comprising a fluid inflatable portion that undergoes pressure changes within the body during use. The present invention also relates to methods of treatment using said valve system and indwelling medical devices comprising said valve systems. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107573 | BALLOON ENCAPSULATED CATHETER TIP - This invention is generally related to catheters for insertion into a body cavity, duct or vessel, and more particularly to a tip or plug for a catheter. The catheter tip is constructed and arranged to form a seal on the end portion of the catheter tube, while a sleeve secured or formed integrally to the tip cooperates with the catheter tube to form a first balloon that encapsulates the tip of the catheter and a second balloon that positions the catheter within the body cavity, duct or vessel. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107574 | CATHETER BALLOON COATED WITH RAPAMYCIN AND SHELLAC - The present invention relates to a catheter balloon with a coating containing rapamycin and shellac and to a method for coating catheter balloons preferably textured catheter balloons with the pharmacological agent rapamycin, shellac and optionally further components. Moreover, the present invention relates also to the use of catheter balloons coated in such a way for the release of the pharmaceutically active agent rapamycin for prophylaxis and treatment of restenosis, preferably restenosis caused by angioplasty. The coated catheter balloons can be used alone or in combination with a coated or uncoated stent, which is crimped on the catheter balloon before or after the coating with shellac and rapamycin. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107575 | Balloon Catheter - This is a balloon catheter having at least two lumens. One of the lumens is a large working lumen. The balloon catheter is especially useful as a guide catheter or micro catheter and may be used in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. In particular, it has value in treating neurovascular embolic strokes in combination with other devices which are delivered to the stroke site through that working lumen. The remainder of the lumens typically are used to inflate and to deflate the balloon. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107576 | APPARATUS FOR LEFT-SIDE INSTALLATION OF TUNNELED VASCULAR CATHETERS - An apparatus for installation of a tunneled vascular catheter into a patient's right atrium from the left side of their upper body. The apparatus comprises a dilator and a peel-away sheath. The dilator has a distal end portion and a proximal end portion interconnected by a shaft portion, with a lumen extending therethrough. The distal end portion is curved about 1° to about 3° from the longitudinal axis of the shaft portion. The end of the proximal end portion is provided with a flange. The total length of the dilator is about 3 cm to about 6 cm. The distal end of the peel-away sheath is provided a flange for contacting the flange at the end of the proximal end portion of the dilator. The length of the peel-away sheath is about 2.5 cm to about 4.5 cm. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107577 | NEEDLE-PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A SYRINGE - A needle-protection device ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107578 | INJECTION NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND DRUG INJECTION DEVICE - To securely position a needle tip and a blade face of a needle tube inserted into the skin in a predetermined site of a living body, such as the upper layer of skin, an injection needle assembly includes a needle tube having a needle tip capable of puncturing a living body, a hub holding the needle tube, a stabilizer, and a guide portion. The stabilizer is formed in a tubular shape surrounding the circumference of the needle tube, and an end face is pressed against the skin, and thereby a raised portion of the skin is formed in a tube hole. The guide portion is arranged on the stabilizer, and is adapted to recognize a press-in distance y of the stabilizer to the skin. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107579 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly is disclosed. The fluid connector assembly includes a body portion, a plug portion located on the body portion, the plug portion comprising a fluid path, a tubing, a first end of the tubing fluidly connected to the plug fluid path, a catch feature located on a first end of the body portion and configured to interact with a reservoir, and a latching feature located on a second end of the body portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107580 | FLUID INJECTING APPARATUS - A fluid injecting apparatus includes: a storage portion which stores a fluid to be injected into a living body; and a pump portion which injects the fluid into the living body. The storage portion is provided closer to the living body side than the pump portion. In addition, it is preferable that the pump portion include a tube in which the fluid flows, a plurality of fingers which sequentially press the tube, a cam portion which sequentially moves the fingers, and a motor portion which drives the cam portion to rotate. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107581 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR AN INSERTION SET AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107582 | CONTROL HANDLE WITH DEVICE ADVANCING MECHANISM - A catheter having an internal advancing mechanism that can advance stiffening wires or other devices, has a catheter with a catheter body, a tip section distal the catheter body, a device extending through at least the catheter body, and a control handle proximal the catheter body, where the control handle has an advancing mechanism with a threaded member, an adjustment member, and a guided member to which the device is connected, and the advancing mechanism is configured to advance and retract the device along the catheter body as controlled by a user. Each of the threaded member and the adjustment member has a generally cylindrical configuration. The threaded member has an outer surface configured with a helical guide channel. The adjustment member is configured to guide the guided member to move within the helical guide channel to advance and retract the device. The adjustment member can be rotatable over the threaded member by the user to control advancement and retraction of the device. The device may be a stiffener wire, a needle or any other device suitable for advancement and retraction in a catheter. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107583 | SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that secures a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) in place relative to a skin penetration point using subcutaneous anchors. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107585 | Medicament Delivery Device with Cap - The invention resides in a hand-held medicament delivery device which comprises a housing containing a first electrical circuit and a battery, a medicament delivery mechanism, and a protective cap releasably securable to the housing. The housing also includes a contactless switch and the cap a switch actuator. The switch is operable between an on state in which the first electrical circuit is connected to the battery and an off state in which the first electrical circuit is disconnected from the battery. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107586 | SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING SHIELDING FOR PATIENT AND NON-PATIENT ENDS - A safety pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub and a needle fixed to the hub. Further, a first shield is provided, along with a second shield which has a biasing element disposed to urge the second shield proximally towards a proximal end of the needle. The assembly further includes a releasable retaining assembly for releasably retaining the second shield in an initial position against the force of the biasing element. A predetermined extent of movement of the first shield causes the retaining assembly to release the second shield. With the second shield being released, the second shield is urged proximally by the biasing element to a second position where the second shield covers the proximal end of the needle. Advantageously, an assembly is provided which allows for passive activation of a shield on a non-patient end of a pen needle assembly by a patient-end shield. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107587 | Medicament Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a distal housing part ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107588 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a backflow resistance module configured to prevent fluid from being drawn into the connector when a backflow inducing event occurs. In some embodiments, the backflow resistance module can include a variable-volume chamber configured to change in volume in response to a backflow-inducing event and a check valve configured to resist backflow. In some embodiments, the medical connector can include a fluid diverter configured to direct fluid flowing through the medical connector into the variable volume chamber to prevent fluid stagnation therein. In some embodiments, the medical connector includes a body member, a base member, a seal member, a support member, and a valve member. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107589 | ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED VALVE AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A valve assembly may include a valve body defining a housing for receiving a plunger, wherein the valve body includes an inlet channel and an outlet channel in selective fluid communication with the inlet channel. The valve assembly may also include a deflectable membrane operably coupled to the plunger, wherein the membrane is configured to selectively prevent fluid flow from the inlet channel to the outlet channel. Furthermore, the valve assembly may include an electromagnet for controlling a position of the plunger. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107590 | NERVE COAPTATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for coaptation of first and second severed nerve segments. The apparatus includes a plurality of nerve-engaging features or coupling members that each connect to another coupling member to form coupling pairs. The coupling pairs are advantageously movable relative to each other to permit nerve swelling, inhibit nerve compression, and facilitate delivery of pharmaceutical agents. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107591 | Tip Configurations for Multi-Lumen Catheter - Multi-lumen catheters with improved tip configurations, including a triple-lumen catheter which may be useful for apheresis. In one variation, the catheter has three lumens with distal openings angularly spaced apart and staggered axially with respect to one another. In another variation, the catheter has two lumens exiting distally and one centrally positioned lumen exiting proximally. A third variation is a catheter with a single distal opening and two proximal openings. The staggered lumen openings along the axial length of the catheter may decrease recirculation while maximizing flow rates. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107592 | COATING COMPRISING A TERPOLYMER COMPRISING CAPROLACTONE AND GLYCOLIDE - The present invention provides a coating comprising a reservoir layer comprising a terpolymer comprising caprolactone and glycolide and a primer layer comprising an amorphous polymer on an implantable device and methods of making and using the same. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107593 | FENESTRATED NEEDLE FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC REAGENTS INTO SOFT TISSUE - An embodiment of the claimed invention is a therapeutic delivery device having a plurality of fenestrations located around the circumference of its distal portion and an opening at the tip. The opening at the tip and the plurality of fenestrations reduce the injection resistance, making it easy to use, and ensure an even distribution of the injected material at the recipient location. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107594 | SUSTAINED RELEASE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A method and device for treating a mammalian organism to obtain a desired local or systemic physiological or pharmacological effect is provided. The method includes administering a sustained release drug delivery system to a mammalian organism in need of such treatment at an area wherein release of an effective agent is desired and allowing the effective agent to pass through the device in a controlled manner. The device includes an inner core or reservoir including the effective agent, an impermeable tube which encloses portions of the reservoir, and a permeable member at an end of the tube. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107595 | WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for aspirating, irrigating and/or cleansing wounds is provided. The apparatus and method include one or more of the following: simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound, supplying of thermal energy to fluid circulated through the wound; supplying physiologically active agents to the wound; a biodegradable scaffold in contact with the wound bed; and application of stress or flow stress to the wound bed. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107596 | LOTION DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A lotion distribution device is configured to apply lotion to a back area that is unreachable by human hands. The lotion distribution device includes an applicator twisted and tied to form a left loop and a right loop. The applicator has a porous property that enables the applicator to store the lotion. The human hands can hold the left loop and the right loop to apply the applicator and thus the lotion to the back area. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107597 | Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Device and Methods of Use - A surgical tissue therapy device includes a sealant layer and a collection chamber. The sealant layer functions so as to create a sealed enclosure or space between it and the surface of a patient by forming, preferably, an airtight seal around a surgical area of skin trauma. The closed incision tissue therapy device also comprises a collection chamber, which may comprise an elongate tubular chamber with a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings. The collection chamber may be configured to be in fluid communication with the sealant layer and the area of skin trauma and functions as to distribute the negative pressure applied to a surgically closed area of skin trauma. Preferably, the pressure under the sealant layer is reduced by expanding the volume of the enclosure space and thereby decreasing the density of air molecules under the sealant layer. The collection material may comprise a material and/or a configuration that permits length changes based upon the length of the corresponding surgical wound or incision. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107598 | FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER INCLUDING CANISTER TOP WITH FILTER MEMBRANE AND NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - A fluid collection canister including a chamber to collect fluids and a canister top disposed over the chamber. The canister top includes a bottom side facing into the chamber, including first and second ribs disposed thereon, a filter membrane attached to the first and second ribs, a first port to communicate with the chamber and a pressure source external to the chamber, and a second port to communicate with the chamber and a sensor external to the chamber. The first port is in fluid communication with a first area, which is bounded by the filter membrane, the first and second ribs and the bottom side of the canister top. The second port is in fluid communication with a second area, which is bounded by the filter membrane, the second rib and the bottom side of the canister top. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107599 | PORTABLE WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM - A portable system for subatmospheric pressure therapy in connection with healing a surgical wound, includes a wound dressing dimensioned for positioning relative to a wound bed of a subject, a portable subatmospheric pressure mechanism dimensioned to be carried or worn by the subject and a container for collecting exudates from the wound bed removed under the subatmospheric pressure supplied by the subatmospheric pressure mechanism. The portable subatmospheric pressure mechanism includes a housing, a subatmospheric pressure source disposed within the housing and in fluid communication with the wound dressing to supply subatmospheric pressure to the wound dressing and a power source mounted to or within the housing for supplying power to actuate the subatmospheric pressure source. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107600 | REDUCED-PRESSURE WOUND DRESSINGS AND SYSTEMS FOR RE-EPITHELIALIZATION AND GRANULATION - Methods for promoting re-epithelialization and granulation as an aspect of wound healing are presented. A method for promoting granulation and re-epithelialization of a wound at the same time involves using a reduced-pressure treatment dressing and applying a moist, water-sensitive barrier to promote re-epithelialization and to inhibit granulation. Other methods are also presented. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107601 | Catheter Bag Holder and Method of Use - A catheter bag holder comprising a pocket having a top opening, a bottom opening, a pocket width and a pocket height. A one or more straps comprising a first strap and a second strap. The pocket having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top opening is in the top portion and the bottom opening is in the bottom portion. The one or more straps comprise an elastic material. The top opening having a top opening width and the bottom opening having a bottom opening width. The pocket width is greater than or equal to a bag width of a fluid bag. The bottom opening width of the pocket is smaller than the bag width. The first strap is attached to the top portion of the pocket. The second strap is attached to the bottom portion of the pocket. The pocket receiving a input tube through the top opening. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107602 | My Best Friend Forever Panty - Today's women have been patiently waiting for competent monthly menstrual protection. My Best Friend for Forever Panty are garments that will save most women from embarrassing moments, support their body shape and give them a slimmer look, while displaying a feminine design. My Best Friend Forever Panty is a Disposable Sanitary Garment that offer the following solutions for menstrual needs: Three Designs to choose from: Bikini Panties, Girl Shorts and Slimming Shapers. This will give our buyers a choice to choose the garment that best fits their body. My Best Friend Forever Panty provides protection for various stages of menstrual flow—from light to heavy. The three layer pad is thick enough to absorb excessive fluid and provides anti-leakage protection product that acts as a barrier between clothing to prevent soiling). This product is ideal for women who suffer from symptoms derived from fibroid tumors such as heavy bleeding and clotting. Odor neutralizing infused in the crouch to prevent unpleasant odor from the effects of being on the menstrual cycle. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107603 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED ARTICLE - A process for forming an absorbent article comprising a substrate having a composite image printed thereon. The composite image includes artwork portions printed on the top and bottom surfaces of the printed article substrate, which are vertically aligned with each other. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107604 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE - In a method of manufacturing an absorbent article, an absorbent article | 2014-04-17 |
20140107605 | Combined Leg Cuff and Leg Gather - A disposable absorbent article, such as a diaper having a pair of waist sections, a crotch section disposed between the waist sections, a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, a leg cuff attached to the topsheet at least in part parallel to a longitudinal axis at a first attachment region, a leg gather section which runs along an outer edge region of the crotch section, wherein the leg gather section comprises an outer boundary and an inner boundary, wherein the outer boundary is defined by the edge of the crotch region and the inner boundary is defined by the first leg cuff attachment region; and wherein the leg gather region and leg cuff are attached together at least in part at a second attachment region. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107606 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE FOR PET - An absorbent article for pet includes: a top sheet; a back surface layer; an absorbent core; a first end portion and a second end portion opposing to each other in alongitudinal direction; a first side portion and a second side portion opposing to each other in a width direction; an engaging member disposed in the vicinity of the first end portion along the width direction of the absorbent article; a first engaged portion engageable with the engaging member and is disposed in the vicinity of the second end portion, at least at a position faceable a central portion of the engaging member and a second engaged portion engageable with the engaging member with an engagement force smaller than an engagement force of the first engaged portion with the engaging member, and is disposed at least at a position faceable one of opposite ends of the engaging member. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107607 | Infusion Pump System and Methods - Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be configured to activate an alarm in response to a calculated prediction of the user's future blood glucose levels. Optionally, the predictive calculation of the user's future blood glucose levels can be based at least in part upon a recent blood glucose level, a trend of blood glucose levels over time, and an insulin load of the user. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107608 | Infant Feeding System - A method of collecting expressed breast milk for later feeding to an infant includes providing a spout pouch, coupling the spout of the spout pouch to a breast pump, and operating the breast pump to express breast milk into the spout pouch, so that the spout pouch collects the expressed breast milk. A method of feeding a liquid to an infant includes providing the liquid in a spout pouch, and coupling a nipple to the spout of the spout pouch. A nipple for such use includes a connector having an axial bore that is coupled to an orifice in the nipple and the connector forms a liquid tight seal with the spout of the spout pouch. Other systems, methods, and components are also provided. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107609 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ADDRESS AIR, LEAKS AND OCCLUSIONS IN AN INSULIN PUMP SYSTEM - A system and method for adjusting insulin infusion volume based on air in an infusion set tube includes inputting at least one location and length of an air bubble along the infusion set tube. An air bubble volume is determined in the infusion set tube. An insulin infusion volume is determined based on a desired insulin infusion. A determination is then made whether the desired insulin infusion would include the air bubble volume based on the inputted location and length of the air bubble. The air bubble volume is added to the insulin infusion volume to make an adjusted insulin infusion volume if the insulin infusion volume includes the air bubble. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107610 | MEDICAL CATHETER WITH REDUCED BACKFLOW - A medical catheter ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107611 | CONTROLLING FLOW IN A MEDICAL INJECTION SYSTEM - A valve apparatus for a medical injection system includes a pinching member and at least one spring-loaded anvil. A tubing line of the injection system may be positioned between the pinching member and the anvil, such that when the pinching member is moved into a pinching position adjacent to the anvil, for example, by rotation of a shaft to which the member is coupled, the pinching member compresses the tubing line against the spring-loaded anvil. The pinching member is preferably rotatable about an auxiliary axis, which is eccentric, or offset from a central axis of the shaft. A spring member of the spring-loaded anvil is preferably pre-loaded. In certain applications, the pinching member, when moved into the pinching position, applies a pinching force of greater than approximately 45 pounds, for example, to prevent flow through the tubing line at an injection pressure of up to approximately 1200 psi. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107612 | Protection against spill and syringe related contamination - Methods and apparatus for employing an adhesive strap about a medical connection for improving connection integrity for greater safety and reliability and a cross contamination barrier for medical syringes is disclosed. Also, a shielding tube for a medical syringe which acts as a barrier against cross contamination across a syringe plunger is disclosed. The tube comprises a pattern of raised ribs inside to protect against potentially tube tearing edges of an associated plunger rod assembly and to provide a skid resistant surface when disposed about flanges of the syringe. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107613 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN A MEDICATION INFUSION SYSTEM USING PULSEWISE PRESSURE SIGNALS - A medical fluid communication system is disclosed comprising a pump controller and a fluid detector. The fluid detector detects characteristics of the fluid and provides fluid measurements to the pump controller, which detects if the fluid is flowing in the medication delivery system. In the event fluid is not flowing due to an occlusion, the pump controller may attempt to resolve the occlusion or may provide a warning to a user that an occlusion is occurring. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107614 | Connection System for Multi-Lumen Catheter - A catheter connection system and a method of connecting the catheter connection system to a catheter. The catheter connection system includes a hub assembly and a collar. The hub assembly includes a cannula extending from a distal end thereof, and a collet defining an inner surface spaced apart from the cannula to permit passage of a catheter wall between the body and the cannula. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107615 | BIODEGRADABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHOD TO CONTROL DEGRADATION OF THE BIODEGRADABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - An implantable biodegradable device having two or more layers composed of one or more biodegradable materials is disclosed. The two or more layers are coated with one or more drugs. The implantable biodegradable device further having one or more inert layers is composed of a biodegradable material. The one or more inert layers of the implantable biodegradable device are degraded in response to introduction of one or more external triggers when the implantable biodegradable medical device is placed within a living organism. Further, a layer of the two or more layers having a position above an inert layer is degraded prior to degradation of the inert layer. Subsequently, a layer of the two or more layers having a position below the inert layer is degraded subsequent to degradation of the inert layer. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107616 | Bloodless Arterial Percutaneous Insertion System - A needle connector assembly comprises a hemostatic segment and a side tube. The hemostatic segment comprises an opening permitting passage of a guidewire therethrough. The hemostatic segment comprises a proximal portion comprises a perimeter ring and a spanning member. The distal portion comprises a bell or rounded configuration. Upon insertion of a guidewire, the hemostatic segment generally seals around the guidewire such that blood or other fluids are prevented from entering the area proximal to the hemostatic segment. The side tube comprises a closed distal end and is positioned between the proximal end and the distal end of the needle connector assembly. The side tube is in fluid communication with the passageway of the connector assembly and is adapted to receive blood or other fluids. The connector assembly is adapted for connection with a needle assembly. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107617 | LOW PROFILE INTRODUCER APPARATUS - An introducer apparatus includes an outer sleeve and an inner cannula received within the lumen of the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has a profile such that at least a portion of the distal end of the outer sleeve tapers in the distal direction at an angle not exceeding about 2° relative to a longitudinal axis of the apparatus. The distal open end of the outer sleeve has a wall thickness not exceeding about 0.003 inch, and is sized such that a first wire guide is receivable therethrough. The inner cannula includes a tapered distal end portion. The inner cannula distal open end is sized such that a second wire guide is receivable therethrough, and the first wire guide is not receivable therethrough. The tapered distal portion of the inner cannula extends distal to the distal open end of the outer sleeve, such that a generally smooth diametrical transition is provided between the outer sleeve tapered portion and the open distal end of the inner cannula. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107618 | Medical Connection Device with Valve and Method - The assembly is generally tubular and comprises a female connector portion comprising a cannula adapted to receive a male connector, the female connector portion comprising one or more septum units. Each of the septum units comprises slits and flaps. The flaps, when in a closed position, substantially close the cannula. The septum units are positioned adjacent to one another in a “back to back” orientation such that the first septum slits are transverse to the corresponding second septum slits such that the slits of the first septum are supported by flaps of the second septum and slits of the second septum are supported by flaps of the first septum. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107619 | Infusion Apparatuses and Methods of Use - A method of providing a fluid communication path to an implanted device. The method includes positioning at least a portion of a slender pointed element within a catheter, penetrating a septum of an implanted device with the slender pointed element positioned within the catheter, positioning at least a portion of the catheter within the implanted device, removing the slender pointed element from the catheter, and retaining at least a portion of the catheter within the implanted device. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107620 | Nozzle For The Supply of Biological Material, In Particular Cells, Medical Device With Such A Nozzle, Use Of A Nozzle, Method For Mixing Fluids And Apparatus - A nozzle for the supply of biological material, in particular tissue cells, having a mixing chamber ( | 2014-04-17 |
20140107621 | Cell Spraying Device, Method and Sprayed Cell Suspension - The invention provides a device and methods suitable for producing a cellular spray of cells. The sprayed cells are of interest for covering and growing on a surface, including a skin wound. In applying the method and/or using the device, cells for grafting onto a patient are dispersed in a solution and sprayed with the device for distribution over the recipient's graft site. | 2014-04-17 |
20140107622 | CATHETER WITH DIRECTED FLOW DESIGN - A catheter includes an elongated catheter body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A first longitudinally accessible lumen and a second lumen extend side by side within and along the proximal portion, and the first lumen and the second lumen form a single common lumen within the distal portion which extends to a distal end of the distal portion. The first lumen and second lumen are co-axial within the distal portion prior to forming a single common lumen. | 2014-04-17 |