22nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120136329 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH AN ACQUISITION DISTRIBUTION LAYER WITH CHANNELS - An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, includes a top sheet and a back sheet with an absorbent core sandwiched therebetween. To decrease transverse leakage, a channeled acquisition distribution layer is placed between the absorbent core and the top sheet. The acquisition distribution layer has apertures and channels open toward the top sheet extending in the longitudinal or machine direction of the article. The channels have a lower permeability through the layer than the remaining portions of the acquisition distribution layer by containing less apertures or by melting the channels so that material fills in substantially all of the apertures in the channels. In further embodiments, the channels may be impermeable and extend substantially the full length of the acquisition distribution layer. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136330 | Disposable Absorbent Article Donning Efficiency - A pant design supports a method for applying a pre-fastened refastenable absorbent article to a subject without removing the subject's clothing. The method includes opening the transverse sides of the article, and threading the article between the legs such that the article is positioned between the feet and the knees. The method also includes forming a wear configuration by pulling the front and back side panels of the each transverse side around each leg such that a front side panel meets a back side panel, and fastening the front side panel to the back side panel of each transverse side. The method also includes drawing the article up into a wear position on the subject. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136331 | Refastenable Absorbent Article and a Method of Applying Thereof - Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants and the like, having elastomeric flaps and a fastening system that provides the user with options as to how the absorbent article may be fitted to and removed from the wearer. The absorbent articles can be pulled on and/or off as a pant. This feature is provided by the ear panels which maintain sufficient tension to hold the diaper on the wearer throughout the period of use without harming the wearer's skin, while providing enough stretch to allow the diaper to be pulled up or down over the wearer's hips. The fastening system is refastenable for convenience yet strong enough to maintain the diaper in a fastened configuration without becoming detached if the diaper is pulled on or off the wearer. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136332 | Refastenable Absorbent Article and a Method of Applying Thereof - Absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, incontinent briefs, diaper holders, training pants and the like, having elastomeric flaps and a fastening system that provides the user with options as to how the absorbent article may be fitted to and removed from the wearer. The absorbent articles can be pulled on and/or off as a pant. This feature is provided by the ear panels which maintain sufficient tension to hold the diaper on the wearer throughout the period of use without harming the wearer's skin, while providing enough stretch to allow the diaper to be pulled up or down over the wearer's hips. The fastening system is refastenable for convenience yet strong enough to maintain the diaper in a fastened configuration without becoming detached if the diaper is pulled on or off the wearer. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136333 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINERS - Closures for containers and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a closure having a top portion ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136334 | Delivery of Two or More Medicaments Through a Single Dose Selection and Dispense Interface - An injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136335 | FOCAL MEDICATION TITRATION SYSTEM - A system is provided for implantation into the skull of a patient including a device to detect the onset and/or existence of a neurological condition and deliver a medication to prevent the neurological condition, and/or to improve or sustain normal neurological function. Methods for utilizing the system and device are also provided. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136336 | Closed Loop/Semi-Closed Loop Therapy Modification System - A closed loop/semi-closed loop infusion system provides therapy modification and safeguards against the over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin. A glucose sensor system is configured to obtain a measured blood glucose value. A controller is operationally connected with the glucose sensor system and configured to trigger an alarm based on a measured blood glucose value or amount of insulin delivered, selectively perform calibration of the glucose sensor system when the alarm is triggered, and adjust a therapy delivery parameter when the alarm is triggered, wherein the adjusted therapy delivery parameter is limited to be within a boundary. Thereafter, a delivery system delivers therapy at the adjusted therapy delivery parameter. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136337 | HYPODERMIC NEEDLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE TO REDUCE INFECTION - A hypodermic needle system and method for reducing the incidence of infections due to administering fluids by injection to humans or animals is provided. The hypodermic needle system may include a needle with an insert disposed within its hollow channel to substantially prevent bacteria, fungi and/or other organisms/contaminants, which may be present on the exterior surface to be penetrated, from adhering to the inner surfaces of the needle's channel or become trapped in the needle bore. The hypodermic needle system may include a film that covers at least one surface of the needle or insert, and/or have a bent or curved tip to reduce the ability of infectious agents to adhere to said surface/space within the needle. Additionally, the hypodermic needle system may include an anti-infection agent, such as an antibiotic or antiseptic to further reduce the incidence of infections, and may include an attachment member which reduces the risk of infection. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136338 | IMMUNOLOGIC COMPOUNDS FOR PREVENTION, PROTECTION, PROPHYLAXIS OR TREATMENT OF IMMUNOLOGICAL DISORDERS, INFECTIONS AND CANCER - The present invention provides for methods of treating a cancer patient. In one methods, cancer cells are harvested from a patient. A therapeutic amount of a rhodamine derivative is then added to the harvested cancer cells. The harvested cells and the rhodamine derivative are then irradiated with a suitable wavelength and intensity for the selective killing of the cancer cells. The irradiated cancer cells are then mixed with antigen presenting cells to form a mixture. The mixture of cancer and antigen presenting cells are then injected into the patient. The present invention also provides for methods of inhibiting or treating an immunological disorder, infection, or a cancer in an individual. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136339 | PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR A CATHETER - The invention relates to a protective sleeve ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136340 | CATHETER - A catheter which exhibits excellent anti-kinking properties while avoiding interference with respect to an object moving inside the lumen of the catheter includes: an elongated catheter main body having a longitudinally extending lumen; a tubular-shaped guide wire insertion portion on the distal end of the catheter main body through which a guide wire is insertable, and which includes a distal opening portion and a proximal opening portion; and a reinforcement portion having a coil portion in which at least a portion of the reinforcement portion is arranged proximally of the proximal opening portion and is formed by a wound wire element, and an extension portion extending from the wire element of the coil portion in the distal direction away from the proximal opening portion, and wherein the reinforcement portion is positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface of the lumen of the catheter main body. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136341 | Multilumen Catheters and Method of Manufacturing - A multilumen catheter assembly and method of making the catheter assembly is provided that involves providing a plurality of tubes, each tube having a first end, a second end, at least one lumen, and at least one surface, selectively heating at least a portion of the surface of at least a first tube of the plurality of tubes, and contacting the selectively heated portion of the tube with a portion of the surface of a second tube to form a multilumen catheter shaft that is joined together along at least a portion of the length of the catheter shaft. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136342 | LASER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MACHINING MATERIAL USING LASER RADIATION - Disclosed is a laser device for machining material, comprising a laser beam source which supplies pulsed laser radiation, and a variable deflection unit that introduces said laser radiation into the material at different, selectable points so as to create optical breakthroughs. The inventive laser device further comprises a pulse-selecting apparatus which modifies selected laser pulses of the pulsed laser radiation regarding at least one optical parameter in such a way that no more optical breakthroughs can be created using the modified laser pulses. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136343 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF A BODY CAVITY OR LUMEN - Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled or room temperature fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136344 | NEUROMODULATION CRYOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Neuromodulation cryotherapeutic devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an elongated shaft having distal portion and a supply lumen along at least a portion of the shaft. The shaft can be configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site proximate a renal artery or renal ostium. The supply lumen can be configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The cryotherapeutic device can further include a cooling assembly at the distal portion of the shaft. The cooling assembly can include an applicator in fluid communication with the supply lumen and configured to deliver cryotherapeutic cooling to nerves proximate the target site when the cooling assembly is in a deployed state. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136345 | MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE, MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND MEDICAL TREATMENT METHOD - A medical treatment device to treat and join body tissues, includes at least a pair of holding members which is configured to hold the body tissues to be treated, an energy output portion provided on at least one of the pair of holding members and connected to an energy source to form a joined portion by supplying energy to the body tissues held by the pair of holding members to join the body tissues, and a join condition maintenance assistance portion capable of applying a substance which prevents infiltration of the fluid to the body tissues to be treated to provide assistance so that a joined state of the body tissues is maintained. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136346 | System and Method for Adaptive RF Ablation - A medical method, device, and system are provided, including advancing an ablation element of a medical device into contact with tissue to be treated, selecting a power level of energy to ablate the tissue, delivering energy at the selected power level to the ablation element, determining whether the ablation element is in continuous contact with the tissue, and reducing the selected power level when the ablation element ceases to be in continuous contact with the tissue. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136347 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONNECTIONS THERETO - An electrosurgical instrument includes jaws having an electrode configuration utilized to electrically modify tissue in contact with one or more electrodes. The instrument is removably connectable to an electrosurgical unit via an electrosurgical connector extending from the instrument and a receptacle on the electrosurgical unit. The electrosurgical instrument is rotatable without disrupting electrical connection to the electrodes of the jaws. One or more of the electrodes is retractable. The electrosurgical unit and instrument optimally seals and/or cuts tissue based on identifying the tissue and monitoring the modification of the tissue by the application of radio frequency energy. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136348 | System and Method for Adaptive RF Ablation - A medical method, device, and system are provided, including advancing an ablation element of a medical device into contact with tissue to be treated, selecting a power level of energy to ablate the tissue, delivering energy at the selected power level to the ablation element, determining whether the ablation element is in continuous contact with the tissue, and reducing the selected power level when the ablation element ceases to be in continuous contact with the tissue. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136349 | RENAL DENERVATION CATHETER AND METHOD USING pH ALTERATION - A catheter includes a multiplicity of leads having exposed distal elements defining an anode and a cathode positionable relative to an outer wall of a renal artery. A power supply is configured to couple to the multiplicity of leads. The power supply generates a DC current that flows between the anode and cathode to create an acidic region at the anode sufficient to cause necrosis of perivascular renal nerve tissue in the vicinity of the anode, and to create a basic region at the cathode sufficient to cause necrosis of perivascular renal nerve tissue in the vicinity of the cathode. The catheter may be configured to deliver a biocompatible electrolytic fluid to each of the cathode and anode, thereby increasing an extent of perivascular renal nerve tissue ablation in the vicinity of the cathode and anode. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136350 | CATHETER APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a catheter treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver an energy delivery element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermal or electrical renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal and/or electrical energy to heat or cool, or otherwise electrically modulate, neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136351 | CATHETER FOR OPEN-LOOP IRRIGATED ABLATION OF TISSUE - The present invention relates to a catheter ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136352 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - An electrosurgical working end and method for sealing and transecting tissue. An exemplary working end provides curved jaw members that are positioned on opposing sides of the targeted anatomic structure. The working end carries a slidable extension member having flange portions with inner surfaces that slide over the jaw members to clamp tissue therebetween. The working end carries an independent slidable cutting member that is flexible to follow the curved axis of the jaws. The electrosurgical surfaces of the jaws include partially-resistive bodies for carrying a current or load which modulates ohmic heating in the engaged tissue to prevent charring and desiccation of tissue to create a high strength thermal seal. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136353 | Endoscopic Surgical Forceps - An end effector assembly for an endoscopic surgical instrument includes a pair of jaw members disposed in opposing relation relative to one another. One or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member defines an arcuate configuration and includes a proximal segment and a distal segment coupled to the proximal segment. The distal segment is moveable with respect to the proximal segment between a use position, wherein the proximal segment and the distal segment cooperate to define the arcuate configuration of the jaw member, and an insertion position, wherein the distal segment is offset relative to the proximal segment to interrupt the arcuate configuration of the jaw member. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136354 | System and Method for Tissue Sealing - An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The system includes an electrosurgical forceps including first and second jaw members pivotally attached in opposing relation relative to one another, the jaw members relatively movable from a first, open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second, clamping position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween with a predetermined clamping force, each of the jaw members including an electrically conductive sealing surface. The system also includes an electrosurgical generator configured to operatively couple to the electrosurgical forceps and to supply electrosurgical energy to the electrically conductive sealing surfaces. The electrosurgical generator includes at least one input control configured to record a user-defined setting associated with the electrosurgical energy; at least one sensor configured to measure at least one tissue parameter or at least one electrosurgical energy parameter; and a controller configured to predict a tissue mass of the tissue grasped by the jaw members based on the at least one tissue parameter or at least one electrosurgical energy parameter and to adjust the user-defined setting as a function of the predicted tissue mass. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136355 | ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to orthopedic fixation systems, assemblies, devices and related methods for reduction or treatment of a fractured bone of a patient. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136356 | INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS FOR LONG BONE FRACTURE SETTING - An intramedullary nail has a proximal part for engagement with a proximal bone fragment and a distal part for engagement with a distal bone fragment. A motion assembly interconnects the parts and allows limited axial relative motion of the proximal and distal parts. This limited axial motion provides micromotion and in some embodiments also dynamisation. The nail may comprise a stem for fastening to one bone fragment and an insert within the stem for fastening to the other bone fragment, the insert being adapted to guide insertion of a bone screw through the stem and to prevent relative rotation of the distal and proximal bone fragments. The motion assembly may include spring bias and/or damping means between the parts, possibly including one or more Belleville washers. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136357 | Drill Guide - The present invention relates to a drill guide for use in drilling an acetabular tunnel. The drill guide comprises a cannulated shaft having a handle towards a proximal end, and an offset arm towards a distal end. The arm is flexible or pivotable and has a distal tip for engaging the articular surface of the acetabulum, and is offset from a projected path of the shaft cannulation. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136358 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINAL OSTEOLIGAMENTOUS RESECTION - A device for osteoligamentous resection comprising a resector having a shaft with a resecting tip at its distal end, and a retractor at least partially surrounding the resector, and at least part of the retractor being moveable relative to the resector. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136359 | FEMORAL CUTTING GUIDE DEVICE FOR REVISION OPERATIONS IN KNEE ENDOPROSTHETICS - A device for the implementation of osteotomies on the distal femur in knee-joint replacement surgery with a base element ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136360 | PROSTHETIC ACETABULAR CUP INSERTER AND IMPACTOR - A prosthetic acetabular cup inserter and impactor has a body, and a cup engaging element disposed at a first end of the body and adapted to engage an inner surface of a cup with which it is used via outward biasing of the cup engaging element. The cup engaging element increases in cross-sectional area from an inner end thereof to a fullest transverse section, and decreases in cross-sectional area from said fullest transverse section to an outer end thereof. The cup engaging element has a tapered central bore engaged by a conically tapered actuation element moveable in the bore. The cup engaging element has a slot therethrough allowing the element to resiliently expand on movement of the actuator in the bore. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136361 | ACETABULAR CUP INSERTER AND IMPACTOR - A prosthetic acetabular cup inserter and impactor has a body, a cup engaging element disposed at a first end of the body which is adapted to engage an inner surface of a cup with which it is used. An operating system is adapted to axially rotate the cup engaging element in relation to the body in use. An impaction plate that is adapted to engage an undulating rim of the cup is disposed between the body and the cup engaging element. The impaction plate is connected to the operating system by a linkage which acts to axially rotate the impaction plate in unison with the cup engaging element in use. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136362 | Framework for expanding bone - Provided is a bone expanding framework, which can secures complete reduction of a compressed bone tissue because elevation of the bone tissue is increased by a desired height without shrinking through a characteristic in which a spiral leaf spring having superelasticity is self-set in bone. The framework for expanding bone includes a spiral leaf spring which has a shape in which a thin and long band formed of a metal material is wound in a spiral shape, is inserted into the bone, and is expanded in the bone to reduce elevation of the compressed bone. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136363 | Collagen Biomaterial for Containment of Biomaterials - A biocompatible, resorbable collagen membrane containment member for a bone regenerative material, and a method of using such a containment member to regenerate a bone defect by surgically accessing the bone defect; disposing the containment member adjacent the bone defect, and thereafter injecting a bone regenerative material into the containment member. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136364 | BONE CALIPER - A bone caliper | 2012-05-31 |
20120136365 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF AN ELONGATE PIN INTO A SURFACE - A trajectory structure is configured for contact with a surface to dictate an insertion trajectory of a pin relative to the surface. A location structure is configured to allow longitudinal passage of at least a portion of the pin therethrough to dictate an insertion location of the pin relative to the surface. An elongate handling rod is connected to the trajectory structure and the location structure. The handling rod supports the trajectory structure and the location structure for manipulation by a user. The handling rod spaces the trajectory structure and the location structure longitudinally apart. The trajectory structure is connected to the handling rod for trajectory adjustment in at least two degrees of freedom relative to the handling rod. The insertion trajectory of the pin insertion is substantially dependent upon the trajectory adjustment. A method for inserting an elongate guide pin into a bone surface is also provided. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136366 | Methods of Transvascular Retrograde Access Placement and Devices For Facilitating Therein - The present invention relates to methods of transvascular retrograde access placement and to devices that facilitate these methods. For purposes of the present invention, transvascular retrograde access placement generally comprises the insertion of a vascular catheter into a central blood vessel through the puncturing of the central blood vessel from the inside of the central blood vessel with a needle or other similarly configured device, or a needle-tipped guidewire of the present invention, and exiting that needle from the patient through the skin rather than the traditional approach of inserting a needle from the outside of the skin surface to the inside of a blood vessel. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136367 | MULTI-SEGMENT PROTECTIVE SHEATH FOR EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A protective sheath for covering an elongated medical device includes two or more sheath segments. Each sheath segment has a lumen extending the length of the segment with an inner diameter sufficient to receive the elongated medical device within the lumen. Each sheath segment also has a first end and a second end, with the first end of each sheath segment being configured to engage the second end of an adjacent sheath segment in an interlocking engagement. The first end of each sheath segment has a first coupling portion and the second end of each sheath segment has a second coupling portion, which are complementary of one another and configured to couple adjacent sheath segments to one another when the first end of one sheath segment is engaged with the second end of an adjacent sheath segment. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136368 | Distal Release Retrieval Assembly and Related Methods of Use - A device and related method of use is provided for the capture and removal of various unwanted objects present within the body's anatomical lumens. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the device includes an external elongate member; an internal elongate member disposed within the external elongate member; and a retrieval assembly connected to the internal elongate member and retractable within and extendable from a lumen of the external elongate member. The retrieval assembly includes an end configured to be selectively open or substantially closed. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136369 | STRUCTURES FOR OCCLUDING THE UTERINE ARTERY - Apparatus and methods are described including at least one rigid structure configured to be inserted into a subject's fornix such that distal end of the rigid structure is at a site anterior to a perivascular adipose layer of at least one of the subject's left and right broad ligaments. At least one uterine artery compression device is placed posterior to the broad ligaments and compresses at least one of the subject's left and right uterine arteries by pressing the at least one broad ligament against the rigid structure. Other applications are also described. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136370 | MEDICAL MANIPULATOR - A medical treatment device includes: a treatment portion including a first forceps piece and a second forceps piece that are coupled to each other so as to be relatively rotatable about a forceps rotation shaft; an operation member at least a part of which has flexibility and a front end of which is connected to a base end of the treatment portion; and a sheath portion which has flexibility and through which the operation member is inserted so as to be movable forward and backward in a longitudinal direction, wherein in the operation member, a range with a predetermined length from a front end is a hard portion with rigidity higher than that of an other portion. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136371 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL TELEPRESENCE - A medical telepresence system includes, at a first location, a local video camera having a field of view and a medical treatment device having a device display for displaying real-time information and also having a device control interface. The local video camera is coupled to a communications link for transmitting video images to a second location that is physically remote from the first location. The medical treatment device is positioned so that the device display and the device control interface are within the field of view of the local video camera and the field of view also simultaneously accommodates a patient. The local video camera can be a robot video camera carried by a mobile telepresence robot, which may include a physical manipulator or a manually positionable arm to hold the medical treatment device. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136372 | Robotic System for Laparoscopic Surgery - It comprises a supporting structure in which at least one arm is slidably attached. Each arm comprises first and second members hinged to each other. The first member is rotatably hinged to the supporting structure and it can be rotated about a longitudinal axis and the second member may receive a joint having at least two degrees of freedom for attaching a tool. The longitudinal axis of the first member is substantially perpendicular to an axis joining the first member and the second member to each other. A simplified architecture is obtained allowing for accurate and efficient spatial movement of the tool holding arm. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136373 | Tools and Methods for Harvesting Follicular Units - Tools and methods are provided for removing biological units from a body surface utilizing a removal tool. The tool is of a concentric tube configuration comprising first and second elongated bodies, in which the second elongated body can be retracted into the first elongated body. The tool may incorporate retention members and mechanisms configured to impede movement of the biological unit in the direction of a distal end of the tool and to improve retention of the biological unit in the tool. Distal fluid or gas delivery may supplement a vacuum in a luminal space to help extract biological units from surrounding tissue. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136374 | Skin Treatment System and Method of Use - A device, a system employing the device, and method of performing skin treatment are provided for skin treatment. The device includes a vacuum head base defining a chamber therein and having a substantially smooth treatment tip attached and extending from an end thereof or integral therewith. The tip has at least one central opening that is open to the chamber, and is adapted to contact the skin and traverse the skin in a substantially nonabrasive manner. A vacuum access opening is provided through a side wall of the vacuum head base and adapted to connect with a source of vacuum. A tissue stop member is located within the chamber. It may have an abrasive surface for exfoliating skin cells, or a smooth surface for traversing the skin without substantial abrasion. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136375 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING ACROCHORDONS - The invention relates to a device for removal of bothersome acrochordons or skin tags from the skin. The device has an adhesive surface which allows manipulation and locking of the skin tag in such a way that acrochordon ectomic strangulation can occur without anesthetic or risk for bleeding or infections. The device includes three parts with one or several surfaces, the edges of which can be pivoted, folded, rotated or bent in relation to each other, whereby a more or less elastic strangulation of the skin tag causes an occlusion of the blood flow. The skin tag is simultaneously sealed to the skin surface and concealed by the device which makes the painless ectomic process cosmetically acceptable. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136376 | Multiple Hemoclip System for an Endoscope - Spring clips are arranged end to end in a cavity of an inner shaft. Such shaft slides within an outer shaft, and a pusher member slides in the cavity behind the clips. The clips have jaws biased together, but which are wedged apart by an opener as the pusher is moved distally. An opened clip is ejected by relative movement of the inner and outer shafts to clamp body tissue at a desired site. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136377 | LAPAROSCOPIC TOOL AND METHOD FOR A LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - A laparoscopic tool for surgery on an internal body tissue of a patient. The laparoscopic tool comprises a main body to which is affixed an attachment. The main body has a main aperture for fixing a compatible anchor. The attachment has a support member connected to the main body, and a needle portion connected to the support member. The needle portion has an interlocking mechanism to interlock with the support member. The attachment is deployable from a first position aligned with the main body, for insertion through a laparoscopic port, to a second position unaligned with the main body, for insertion into a tissue and for anchoring the tool to the tissue. A method of performing a laparoscopic surgery using the laparoscopic tool, the use of the laparoscopic tool for laparoscopic surgery, and kits for laparoscopic surgery comprising the laparoscopic tool and the compatible anchor are also disclosed. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136378 | SUB-CORTICAL SUTURE CUTTER - An arthroscopic suture cutting device according to embodiments of the invention includes an outer tube; an inner rod including an outer surface and an aperture, a distalmost edge of a second distal opening located distally of a distalmost edge of a first distal opening, the inner rod can receive a suture extending through both distal openings; in a loading position, the inner rod extends distally of the outer tube to receive the suture; in an intermediate position, the distal openings are closer to the outer tube, such that the suture is permitted to slide through the aperture without release; and in a cut position, the distalmost edges of the distal openings are within the outer tube. Moving from intermediate position to cut position draws the suture between outer tube and inner rod, urging the inner rod radially toward the second distal opening, cutting the suture between the outer tube and the distalmost edge of the second distal opening. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136379 | SURGICAL KNIFE AND METHOD FOR MAKING INCISION - A surgical knife may include a handle and a blade embedded in the handle. The handle may have a tissue-displacing member surrounding the blade. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136380 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device includes a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw between a first position, in which the first and second jaws are aligned within a plane, and a second position, in which the second jaw is in non-parallel correspondence to the plane. The surgical device may include a surgical member, e.g., a cutting and/or stapling element, disposed within the first jaw, and a second driver configured to cause relative movement of the surgical member in a direction parallel to the plane. The first and second jaws may include a camming arrangement that is configured to move the second jaw between the first and second positions. The camming arrangement may include a channel disposed along at least a portion of one or both of the first and second jaws, a ball bearing disposed within the channel. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136381 | STEERABLE MEDICAL PUNCTURE INSTRUMENT - The invention is directed to a steerable mandrel comprising a stationary part and a movable part. The stationary part comprises a tubular sleeve having a mantle wall with a longitudinal semi-circumferential opening or weakening, which divides the stationary part into a proximal portion located on a proximal side of the longitudinal semi-circumferential opening or weakening and a distal portion located on distal side of the longitudinal semi-circumferential opening or weakening. The movable part comprises a rod-like member, which is slidable within the proximal portion of the stationary part. The movable part is attached to distal portion of the stationary part, such that relative movement of the movable part in relation to the stationary part causes a bending of the mandrel. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136382 | ENDOVASCULAR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXPLOITING INTRAMURAL SPACE - Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing a first intravascular device having a distal portion with a concave side, inserting the first device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, and orienting the concave side of the distal portion toward the vascular lumen. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136383 | FLUID CONTROLLER - A fluid conditioning system is adapted to condition the fluid used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The fluid may be conditioned by adding flavors, antiseptics and/or tooth whitening agents such as peroxide, medications, and pigments. In addition to the direct benefits obtained from introduction of these agents, the laser cutting properties may be varied from the selective introduction of the various agents. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136384 | GRADUATED ARTERIAL DILATION BALLOON CATHETER - A graduated arterial dilation balloon catheter, including an elongate catheter body for being introduced into an artery, and including a inflatable treatment zone section for being positioned in a section of an artery to be treated, a first, relatively small diameter balloon positioned distally in the treatment zone section, and a second, relatively large diameter inflatable balloon positioned proximally within the treatment zone section of the catheter body in longitudinal alignment with the first balloon and with the catheter body. A first dilation lumen is provided and extends in fluid communication along the catheter body between a first dilation port and the first balloon; and a second dilation lumen is provided and extends in fluid communication along the catheter body between a second dilation port and the second balloon. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136385 | FENESTRATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for guiding an endovascular tool, such as a puncturing tool or an angioscope, in a radial direction, such as toward or through the sidewall of a vessel, stent, or stent graft, using elongate members and specialized catheters. The present disclosure provides methods and apparatuses for locating branch vessels from within a grafted main vessel while maintaining continuous blood flow to the branch vessel. Another aspect of the present disclosure involves a reverse cannulation system, particularly useful for stenting the abdominal aorta proximate the renal arteries and stenting the renal artery. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136386 | Heat-Generating Device, Heat-Generating Method and Biological Tissue-Bonding Device - The present invention provides: a heat-generating device which includes a heat-generating unit | 2012-05-31 |
20120136387 | PHOTOCHEMICAL TISSUE BONDING - Photochemical tissue bonding methods include the application of a photosensitizer to a tissue and/or tissue graft, followed by irradiation with electromagnetic energy to produce a tissue seal. The methods are useful for tissue adhesion, such as in wound closure, tissue grafting, skin grafting, musculoskeletal tissue repair, ligament or tendon repair and corneal repair. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136388 | SURGICAL THREAD WITH SHEATH-CORE CONSTRUCTION - A surgical thread includes a polymeric core and a polymeric sheath surrounding the core, wherein the sheath includes barbs for anchoring in human and/or animal, tissues. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136389 | SUTURE LOCK - A suture lock according to the present invention provides sufficiently secures a suture thread in place in a quick and efficient manner. It eliminates the need for a laproscopic surgeon to tie complex or multi-step knots. The suture lock generally comprises a suture lock body having a suture channel that allows a suture thread to be drawn into the suture lock body. A plurality of teeth extends into an opening of the suture channel in such a manner that an inserted suture thread will be locked in place. In addition, a guide portion eases insertion of a suture thread free end by simplifying relative rotational adjustment of the lock. An embodiment of the present invention may be fabricated from a material or materials that naturally dissolve within the human body. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136390 | Spinal Implants For Lumbar Vertebra To Sacrum Fixation - A spinal implant is provided for posterior vertebral stabilization and/or fixation of a lumbar vertebra relative to the pelvis by attachment to the spinous process of a lumbar vertebra and to the sacrum of the pelvis. The posterior spinal implant has a spinous process attachment portion and a sacrum attachment portion formed by a first part having a first spinous process segment and a first sacrum segment and a second part having a second spinous process segment and a second sacrum segment. The first segments are carried on a first arm, while the second segments are carried on a second arm with the first and second arms adjustable relative to each other. The first and second spinous process segments and the first and second sacrum segments each have a plurality of inwardly extending spikes for respectively gripping or clamping against the sides of the spinous process and the sacrum. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136391 | Implants and Methods for Inter-Spinous Process Dynamic Stabilization of Spinal Motion Segment - An implant assembly for stabilizing a spinal motion segment includes a spacer which is at least partially flexible and positionable in an interspinous spacer between adjacent spinous processes. The spacer member includes upper and lower surfaces structured to receive a respective adjacent one of the upper and lower spinous processes of the spinal motion segment and a body having distinctive first and second sections with differing flexibility to modify the manner of movement at the spinal motion segment. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136392 | System and Method for Stabilizing Vertebrae in Spine Surgery Through a Lateral Access Channel - A system for stabilizing a superior vertebra relative to an inferior vertebra includes a plate having a first surface for mating with the superior and inferior vertebra and a second surface opposite the first surface. The plate has a first hole configured for overlying the superior vertebra and a second hole configured for overlying the inferior vertebra. An alignment instrument has a leading portion and a trailing portion. The leading portion has a securing mechanism configured for removable attachment to a fastening mechanism of the plate. The alignment instrument also includes an alignment prong extending past the first surface of the plate when the plate is attached to the fastening mechanism. The alignment prong provides tactile information to the trailing portion of the alignment instrument for use in positioning the plate with respect to the superior and inferior vertebra. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136393 | Interspinous Process Spacer Diagnostic Parallel Balloon Catheter and Methods of Use - An interspinous process spacer diagnostic parallel balloon catheter and method. The balloon catheter has a plurality of main expandable members disposed one inside another, a distal expandable member and a proximal expandable member that all can be expanded from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration and then collapsed again to a collapsed configuration. The device can be used to determine whether a particular patient is a candidate for implantation of an interspinous process spacer to treat the symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis and the size of such a spacer if indicated. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136394 | MODULAR VERTEBRAL STABILIZER - A stabilizer device ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136395 | POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE WITH ENLARGED PIVOT ANGLE - A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes: an anchoring element having a shaft and a head; a receiving part having a top end, a bottom end, and an accommodation space for accommodating the head, the accommodation space having a lower opening at the bottom end, a sleeve-like insert piece configured to be positioned around a portion of the head, wherein a lower edge of the insert piece extends past the lower opening when the insert piece is seated in the receiving part; a pressure member configured to contact the head to exert pressure onto the head; wherein when the head, the insert piece, and the pressure member are arranged in the receiving part, the insert piece is tiltable with respect to the receiving part and with respect to the anchoring element, and wherein the anchoring element and the insert piece can be locked at respective angles relative to the receiving part. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136396 | POLYAXIAL FASTENER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems for reducing a fracture in a bone, comprising a bone plate and a polyaxial fastener. In some examples the head of the polyaxial fastener has a deformable portion. As a fastener is inserted into an opening of a bone plate, threads located within the opening deform the deformable portion to secure the fastener in place at a desired angle within the opening. The head of the fastener also includes a bottom portion that bears against a portion of the opening to move the bone plate relative to the underlying tissue. A securing member or other structure may be included at the interface of the head and the deformable portion to secure the deformable portion to the head. At least one flute may be included on the deformable portion that provides a lead-in for the threads within the opening to cut into the deformable portion. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136397 | Craniotomy Closures and Plugs - Strip fasteners and cranial plugs for use in reattaching a skull flap removed during brain surgery and methods of using the same. The strip fasteners are flexible and can be shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The cranial plugs can be used to reattach the skull flap or they can be installed after the skull flap is reattached using the strip fasteners. In some embodiments, the cranial plug(s) and strip fasteners can be installed at the same time. The strip fasteners and cranial plugs are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement compositions to the surgical site. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136398 | AWL-TIPPED PEDICLE SCREW AND METHOD OF IMPLANTING SAME - A bone screw and method of inserting the same is disclosed. In one example, the bone screw includes an awl tip for creating a pilot hole in the pedicle of a vertebra without having to predrill a starter hole. One or more threads located adjacent to the awl tip engage the wall of the pilot hole and draw the screw into the bone, thereby eliminating the need to drill and tap a hole in the bone prior to implantation of the screw. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136399 | Devices and Methods For Treating Bone - A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136400 | METHOD FOR CO-PROCESSING COMPONENTS IN A METAL INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS, AND COMPONENTS MADE VIA THE SAME - A method comprising molding a first component from a first feedstock comprising a first material powder and a first binder, molding a second component from a second feedstock comprising a second material powder and a second binder, placing the first component and the second component in physical communication with each other in order to form an assembled component, removing the first binder and the second binder from the assembled component and performing a sintering operation on the assembled component so as to bond the first component and the second component together. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136401 | Medical Procedure Involving Protective Pad - A method of performing at least one surgical procedure is disclosed. The method includes: preparing a patient for a first surgical procedure; making a first incision through the skin of the patient in accordance with the first surgical procedure; exposing a target area for the first surgical procedure through the first incision; performing a step of the first surgical procedure on the target area for the first surgical procedure; placing a protective pad with a fluid pocket between a vulnerable anatomical part and the target area for the first surgical procedure; and closing the first incision in accordance with the first surgical procedure with the protective pad between the vulnerable anatomical part and the target area. A protective system for facilitating revision surgery is also disclosed. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136402 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORIENTING ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS - A surgical guidance system for properly orienting a surgical instrument, such as an acetabular cup inserter, within a patient relative to a plurality of anatomical reference points includes a support device for retaining the patient, a reference sensor fixedly coupled to the support device and a tool sensor removably coupled to the instrument. The support device includes a plurality of abutment pads that directly contact the plurality of anatomical reference points. A processor is electrically connected to the reference and tool sensors and is programmed to collect spatial orientation data compiled from each sensor. Using the spatial orientation data, the processor determines in real-time the actual orientation of the surgical instrument relative to the anatomical reference points. An indicator is electrically connected to the processor and provides a feedback signal that assists the surgeon in properly orienting the instrument relative to a user-defined acceptable range. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136403 | MEDICALLY PERPETUAL PERSISTENCE OF ESSENTIAL HUMAN LIFE - This Patent Application presents a biomedical mechanism of feasibly effecting tangible human immortality. The applicant believes that this technique is the only feasible and meaningful means of effecting perpetual persistence of human life. It forgoes all modern day approaches in the world up to now that target medical mechanisms to extend the life span of the body, and instead adopts a fundamentally novel innovation by way of enabling the biomedical transfer of the cognition that essentially constitutes a human to a different body prior to the death of the original body, whereby the transfer is NOT a copy of (and hence what would otherwise NOT be) the essential original human but IS the essential original human itself. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136404 | MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING SETUP OPTION REPORTING - A medical device for use with a patient is described. The medical device includes a component for administering a treatment to the patient or receiving data of the patient. The component is configured to operate according to an internal setting. The medical device also includes a user interface through which a user can modify the internal setting, as well as a settings signature generator for generating a settings signature that represents a present state of the internal setting. A gateway is also provided for communicating a version of the settings signature out of the medical device. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136405 | Method and Apparatus For Maintaining and Monitoring Sleep Quality During Cardiac Pacing - The present invention monitors and interprets physiological signals and spontaneous breathing events to detect the onset of arousal. Once the onset of arousal is determined, the present invention determines adjustments that are needed in the operation of a therapeutic device to avoid or minimize arousals. In one embodiment, the present invention includes one or more sensors which detect a patient's physiological parameters, a controller which monitors and determines the onset of arousal based on the physiological variables received from the sensor, and a therapeutic treatment device which is controlled by the controller. The sensor can be a combination of one or more devices which are able to monitor a physiological parameter that is used by the present invention to determine the onset of arousal or the onset of a sleep disorder. The sensors can be integrated into one unit or may operate independent of the others. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136406 | Systems and Methods for Determining Optimal Atrioventricular Pacing Delays Based on Cardiomechanical Delays - Techniques are provided for use with implantable medical devices such as pacemakers for optimizing atrioventricular (AV) pacing delays for use with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). In one example, the end of atrial mechanical contraction and the onset of isovolumic ventricular mechanical contraction are detected within a patient in which the device is implanted based on cardiomechanical signals, such as cardiogenic impedance (Z) signals, S1 heart sounds or left atrial pressure (LAP) signals. Then, a cardiomechanical time delay (MC_AV) between the end of atrial contraction and the onset of isovolumic ventricular contraction is determined. AV pacing delays are set based on MC_AV to align the end an atrial kick with the onset of isovolumic ventricular contraction. Thereafter, pacing is controlled based on the AV pacing delays. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136407 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT WITH URETHRAL GUIDE - Incontinence systems and methods for directing treatment to a target tissue of a patient comprise a guide having a first palpation member and a probe body having a treatment zone and a second palpation member. The guide is configured to be inserted into a urethra of the patient. The first palpation member is positioned in a fixed relationship to an anatomical landmark, such as a bladder neck. The probe body is configured to be inserted into a vagina of the patient. The second palpation member is registered proximal the first palpation member so as to position the treatment zone of the probe adjacent the target tissue of the patient and away from the nerves and/or tissues in the area of the bladder neck and bladder. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136408 | WAVEFORM SHAPES FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS OPTIMIZED FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY - Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue apply a stimulation waveform that is derived by a developed genetic algorithm (GA), which may be coupled to a computational model of extracellular stimulation of a mammalian myelinated axon. The waveform is optimized for energy efficiency. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136409 | RULE-BASED STIMULATION PROGRAM SEARCH - Techniques that involve application of one or more rules to a “parent” program to generate a plurality of different “child” programs are described. Each of the rules may define a respective electrode configuration modification, and each child program may be a variation of the parent based on a modification of the electrode configuration of the parent according to one of the rules. The systems or devices may generate further generations of child programs from a previous generation child program using the same one or more rules. The child programs may be provided to a user, so that the user may test the efficacy of the new programs, assisting the user in identifying desirable programs. The child programs may be relatively minor variations of the parent program, and the user may “fine tune” a generally desirable parent program by testing the child programs. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136410 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NEUROMODULATION USING PRE-RECORDED WAVEFORMS - A method is provided for neuromodulation to treat stroke. One step of the method includes recording an input waveform from a first site in the nervous system in a source subject. The first site is healthy or at least partially functioning. Next, an output waveform is applied to a second site in the nervous system of a target subject suffering from the stoke. The second site is diseased due to the stroke. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136411 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING MIGRATION OF NEUROSTIMULATION LEADS - Apparatus and methods for detecting lead migration through the use of measured artifactual data about the tissue in the vicinity of the lead. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136412 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SKELETAL MUSCLES BY MEANS OF NEURO-ELECTRICAL CODED SIGNALS - A system and method for controlling a skeletal muscle by means of a neuro-electrical coded signal. An actual neuro-coded signal that are naturally generated in a body and are operative in control of a skeletal muscle can be collected from a nervous network and stored in a database associated with an electronic device. An implantable muscle control device having one or more electrodes can be directly attached to an appropriate nerve leading to one or more target skeletal muscles associated with a subject. The actual neuro-coded signal can then be selected from the database and broadcasted to the implantable device associated with the subject via a neuro-code transmission approach in order to activate and regulate the affected skeletal muscles. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136413 | PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE TRAINING - Electrical stimulation is delivered to a patient based on input from a patient indicative of an intent of the patient to contract a pelvic floor muscle or an attempt by the patient to contract the pelvic floor muscle. The electrical stimulation is configured to induce a contraction of the pelvic floor muscle of the patient to strengthen the pelvic floor muscle. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136414 | Microcurrent-Generating Topical Or Cosmetic Systems, And Methods Of Making And Using The Same - The present invention relates to a topical or cosmetic system that includes a metal and a semiconductor element. One element acts as an electron donor and the other element acts as an electron acceptor. Such metal and semiconductor elements are in contact through a metal/semiconductor junction. The system also includes an electrically conductive medium that extends across the skin surface and electrically connects the metal and semiconductor elements. The electrical resistance of the conductive medium is significantly smaller than that of the metal/semiconductor junction, so that the majority of electrical current generated between the metal element and the semiconductor element flows across the skin surface through the conductive medium in the absence of any power source. The present invention also relates to methods of using the above-described system for preventing or treating skin damage. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136415 | Method for Inspection of Materials for Defects - The present invention is a non-destructive method of inspecting a bond, particularly a braze bond, in a hermetic package. The invention involves a unique hermetic package design adapted for ultrasonic inspection and a method of inspecting the package. This package and non-destructive inspection process are particularly useful in implantable neural stimulators such as visual prostheses. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136416 | Caged Neuropeptides: modulation and measurement of synapse and signaling activity; and methods for drug evaluation, pharmaceuticals preparation and treatment - A neuropeptide is caged and delivered to a synaptic site, then photolytically activated to enable precise temporal and spatial temporal investigation of localized signaling activity or synaptic responses. Caged molecules, delivery and activation systems clarify the kinetics and activity of neuropeptide-mediated signaling to identify agonists and permit focused drug evaluation for specific diseases and conditions. The caged peptides may also provide light-mediated treatment therapies for localized relief of pain or nerve-related conditions, and serve as a screening or measurement tool for potential agonists and antagonists. A kit includes the caged molecule and may further include a reporter for indicating response to the activated neuropeptide. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136417 | NEUROMODULATION CRYOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Neuromodulation cryotherapeutic devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an elongated shaft having distal portion and a supply lumen along at least a portion of the shaft. The shaft can be configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site proximate a renal artery or renal ostium. The supply lumen can be configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The cryotherapeutic device can further include a cooling assembly at the distal portion of the shaft. The cooling assembly can include an applicator in fluid communication with the supply lumen and configured to deliver cryotherapeutic cooling to nerves proximate the target site when the cooling assembly is in a deployed state. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136418 | NEUROMODULATION CRYOTHERAPEUTIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Neuromodulation cryotherapeutic devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an elongated shaft having distal portion and a supply lumen along at least a portion of the shaft. The shaft can be configured to locate the distal portion intravascularly at a treatment site proximate a renal artery or renal ostium. The supply lumen can be configured to receive a liquid refrigerant. The cryotherapeutic device can further include a cooling assembly at the distal portion of the shaft. The cooling assembly can include an applicator in fluid communication with the supply lumen and configured to deliver cryotherapeutic cooling to nerves proximate the target site when the cooling assembly is in a deployed state. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136419 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEADS WITH SPIRAL LUMENS - An implantable lead may have one or more lumens disposed within a lead body. The lead body may include one or more lumens spirally disposed therein to reduce flex fatigue in regions of frequent flex. The lead body may include one or more spiral lumens and one or more straight lumens. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136420 | Medical Probe and a Method of Providing a Medical Probe - A medical probe is provided that has a single longitudinally uniform interconnect that provides a connection between a distal end and a proximal end of the probe. The interconnect is obtained by forming a thin uniform film as a spiral on a wafer and subsequently applying this spiral as a helix on a base element of a medical probe. The thin film spiral is manufactured with multiple connecting wires to enable connection between an electronics module and a multiplicity of electrodes (an electrode array) at the distal end of the medical probe. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136421 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE LEAD WITH INDUCTIVE-CAPACITIVE FILTERS HAVING INDUCTORS WITH PARALLEL CAPACITORS TO REDUCE LEAD HEATING DURING MRI - To provide radio-frequency (RF) bandstop filtering within an implantable lead for use in reducing lead heating during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures, parallel inductive-capacitive (LC) filters are provided within the lead. In one example, the ring electrode of the lead is configured to function as one of the capacitive elements of the parallel LC filter to help provide LC bandstop filtering along the ring conductor of the lead. In another example, capacitive plates are provided that sandwich an inductor mounted near the tip of the lead to provide parallel LC bandstop filtering along the tip conductor of the lead. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136422 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND PROCESS FOR FORMING - An implantable medical device that includes a lead body extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a plurality of conductors extending between the proximal end and the distal end of the lead body, and an insulative layer formed of a hydrolytically stable polyimide material surrounding the plurality of conductors. In one embodiment, the hydrolytically stable polyimide material is an SI polyimide material. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136423 | System for Stimulation and/or Defibrillation of the Left Ventricle Endocardially or From a Vein In the Coronary System - A system for stimulation/defibrillation of the left ventricle endocardially or from a vein in the coronary system including: a lead body ( | 2012-05-31 |
20120136424 | HIGH-FREQUENCY TREATMENT INSTRUMENT - A high-frequency treatment instrument of the present invention includes: a pair of forceps members that includes a conductive electrode portion and an insulating portion and is supported by the forceps rotation shaft so as to be relatively rotatable; an operation section configured to open and close the pair of forceps members; a link mechanism that is attached to the pair of forceps members and includes a pair of link members; an operation wire that connects the link mechanism to the operation section; a rotation contact member that is rotatably connected to the pair of forceps members; and a regulation wire in which one end thereof is electrically connected to the rotation contact member, a part of an intermediate portion thereof is disposed so as to pass through a space between the respective link members, and the other end thereof is electrically connected to a power supply. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136425 | SLOTTED PUSHER ROD FOR FLEXIBLE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery system for an intraluminal medical device comprises an elongate tubular sheath | 2012-05-31 |
20120136426 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING STENT ACROSS ADJACENT TISSUE LAYERS - Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136427 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING CONTROLLED SURFACE PROPERTIES FOR IMPROVED HEALING RESPONSE - An implantable medical device that is fabricated from materials that present a blood or body fluid or tissue contact surface that has controlled heterogeneities in material constitution. An endoluminal stent-graft and web-stent that is made of a monolithic material formed into differentiated regions defining structural members and web regions extending across interstitial spaces between the structural members. The endoluminal stent-graft is characterized by having controlled heterogeneities at a the blood flow surface of the stent. | 2012-05-31 |
20120136428 | Helical Stent Design - An expandable tubular reinforcing member used for body lumens such as blood vessels, the reinforcing member being formed of a continuous elongated helical element comprised of spaced undulating portions forming end loop portions and including a plurality of curvilinear connector elements extending between and interconnecting at least some of the adjacent undulating portions of the helical element over its length. | 2012-05-31 |