| 23rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 59 |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
|---|
| 20120143211 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM HAVING THE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument includes a use measurement unit. The use measurement unit acquires a use time or an operation amount of the surgical instrument in response to the use or operation of the surgical instrument. The use measurement unit acquires motion of a gripper or a joint provided in the surgical instrument as the use time or the operation amount. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143212 | ROBOTIC APPARATUS - A robotic apparatus has eight actuators (M | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143213 | Surgical Apparatus - A patient can be taken to the operating theatre where a measurement arm can be used to locate fiducial markers relative to a fixed substrate. As a result, the location of the region of interest is known. An instrument guide, adapted to constrain movement of an instrument thereon, can then be positioned at a suitable location, and its location checked by way of the measurement arm. A computing means connected to the measurement arm so as to receive information as to the location of the tip can be programmed to determine a desired necessary movement of the guide in order to locate the instrument at a desired location relative to the region of interest. The guide can then be moved in a controlled and accurate manner from its initial position to an accurately determined correct position. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143214 | Apparatus and Method for Hair Removal - An apparatus and method for removing hair from the surface of skin may include two elongate elements entwined with one another whereby a local mutual twist is formed along the length of the elements. Each of the elements may be held in place and put into tension by a respective one of two structural members. A method for removing hair may include moving the two structural members with the elements in tension, bringing the bottom end of one member closer to the bottom end of the second member such that the coil travels toward the bottom ends of the elements, and then bringing the top end of one member closer to the top end of the second member, such that the coil travels toward the top ends of the elements. As the coil travels between the top and bottom ends of the elements, it extracts hairs from the skin. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143215 | INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR ANCHOR ASSEMBLY - An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143216 | CLIP APPLIER HAVING IMPROVED HEMOSTASIS AND METHODS OF USE - A hemostasis assembly having a selectively expandable hemostasis member can be used with a medical device and in a method for delivering a closure element through tissue and into an opening formed in, or adjacent to, a wall of a blood vessel or other body lumen of any size while maintaining or improving hemostasis. The medical device and method of use utilizes such an expandable hemostasis member to maintain or improve hemostasis throughout a medical procedure for closing and/or sealing openings through tissues and/or blood vessels. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CIRCULATORY VALVE REPAIR - An apparatus for the repair of a cardiovascular valve has leaflets comprising a grasper capable of grabbing and co-apting the leaflets of the valve. In a preferred embodiment, the grasper has jaws that grasp and immobilize the leaflets, and then a fastener is inserted to co-apt the leaflets. The apparatus is particularly useful for repairing mitral valves to cure mitral regurgitation. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143218 | Dissection Tip and Introducer for Surgical Instrument - The present disclosure describes a surgical fastener applying apparatus that includes an elongate body portion having proximal and distal ends, an end effector including a first movably coupled to a second jaw that is positioned at the distal end of the elongate body portion, and an introducer member. The introducer member has proximal and distal portions, and is configured and dimensioned for releasable connection with the end effector. The introducer member is at least partially formed from a flexible material, and is configured and dimensioned to separate target tissue from collateral tissue prior to positioning of the target tissue between the first and second jaws of the end effector. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143219 | ACTUATOR AND DETACHABLE CONNECTOR OF FLEXIBLE CLIP APPLIER - A clip applier for deploying a surgical clip includes an actuator having a flexible wire and a collet chuck coupled to a piston. Further, actuation of the piston in a forward direction towards a distal end of the clip applier advances the flexible wire in the forward direction. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143220 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUTURE PASSAGE - A system for suture passage through a tissue according to embodiments of the present invention includes a suture snare, the suture snare comprising a resilient anchor element and a suture capture element, a substantially rigid passer tube, an actuator rod, a snare enclosure formed by the passer tube and actuator rod, the actuator rod movable to move the snare enclosure between a closed configuration which completely captures a portion of the suture snare and an open configuration which does not completely capture the portion of the suture snare, and a piercing tip configured to form a hole through the tissue, wherein at least one dimension of the resilient anchor element in an undeformed state is larger than a largest dimension of the hole, and the anchor element deforms during insertion of the resilient anchor element through the hole and substantially resumes its prior shape after passing through the hole. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143221 | Expandable Needle Suture Apparatus And Associated Handle Assembly - A surgical suturing device having an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end is operable to move a suture through body tissue. An actuating rod extends between the handle assembly and the shaft. A needle assembly at the distal end of the actuating rod is movable with the actuating rod between an extended state and a retracted state. Bifurcated portions of the needle assembly define a suture slot, the bifurcated portions have a proximate relationship when the needle assembly is in the retracted state and having a separated relationship when the needle assembly is in the extended state. The needle assembly is biased to the retracted state and the bifurcated portions are biased to the separated relationship. A handle assembly is configured to releasably receive the needle assembly and is operable to move the needle assembly between a free suture state and a captured suture state. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143222 | SUTURE SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY - A suture system configured to place suture in tissue includes a tool and a suture assembly. The tool includes a proximal portion, a distal end spaced apart from the proximal portion by a throat, and a needle that is movable through a needle exit port formed in the proximal portion of the tool to a cavity formed in the distal end of the tool. The suture assembly includes a leader that is insertable into the cavity. The leader has a distal end attached to a length of suture and a band having at least two prongs extending from a proximal edge of the band. The prongs are configured to engage with the needle to allow the needle to extract the leader from the cavity and deliver it to the needle exit port. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143223 | LAPAROSCOPIC SUTURING INSTRUMENT WITH PERPENDICULAR ECCENTRIC NEEDLE MOTION - A suture needle driving instrument comprises a shaft and an end effector. The end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of needle grasping arms. Each grasping arm extends along a respective arm axis. The grasping arms are operable to drive a suture needle along a rotational path about an axis, such as one of the arm axes, that is offset from the central longitudinal axis of the shaft. The rotational path may be perpendicular to the axis of the shaft. A needle driven by the end effector may have an arc radius that is greater than the radius of the shaft. At least one of the needle grasping arms may include a dogleg feature positioning a distal portion of the grasping arm outside the radius of the shaft. The instrument may be used through a trocar during minimally invasive surgery. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143224 | SURGICAL REPAIR KIT AND ITS METHOD OF USE - A suture passer including a longitudinally-extending hollow cannula having a central passage slidingly receivable of a surgical suture; a manually graspable handle connected to the hollow cannula for manipulation thereof, the handle having an upper surface; first guide means, connected to the upper surface of the handle, proximate a distal end of the handle, for releasably, guidingly holding the surgical suture; and second guide means, connected to the upper surface of the handle, proximate to the first guide means, for releasably, guidingly holding the surgical suture. The suture passer can be provided in a kit, for use in the suturing of internal tissue, along with a cannula bender, various hollow surgical needles and surgical suture material. The suture passer finds particular use in the suturing of internal tissues which are at least partially accessible through a body cavity, e.g. arthroscopic surgery. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143225 | ENDOSCOPIC FASCIAL CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - A system is disclosed including a first expandable anchor and a second expandable anchors. The anchors may be delivered to opposing sides of a fascial opening and expanding to a predetermined size to secure the anchor at the site of delivery. A strap, designed to pull the anchors together, may extend from the first anchor to the second anchor. Upon deployment, a tension force may be exerted on the strap in order to pull the anchors toward one another and close the fascial opening. Methods and apparatus for closing the fascial opening are also disclosed. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143226 | VESSEL ACCESS AND CLOSURE DEVICE - A vessel access and closure device places a running suture in the wall of a blood vessel using a rotating helical suture needle that carries the suture along a helical path passing through the vessel wall, then reverses rotation to release a suture anchor attached to the distal end of the suture. A loose helical coil of suture is left behind as the helical suture needle withdraws. The device is withdrawn and replaced with a vessel dilator and an introducer sheath that opens up a larger access opening into the blood vessel and creates a pathway that passes though the helical coil of suture for introducing an interventional device into the blood vessel. After the interventional procedure is completed, the interventional device and the introducer sheath are withdrawn and the running suture is tightened and secured with a suture lock to close the access opening into the vessel. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143227 | Magnesium-Based Absorbable Implants - A bioabsorbable implant including an elongated metallic element comprising an alloy of more than about 70% by weight magnesium and about 2-20% by weight lithium, substantially free of rare earth metals. An implantable tissue filler includes a particulate material suspended in a carrier, comprising more than about 70% by weight magnesium and about 2-20% by weight lithium, substantially free of rare earth metals. A bioabsorbable implant includes an elongated metallic element having a core and at least two layers of alternating compositions of magnesium, iron, and alloys thereof. A bioabsorbable implant includes at least three wires including magnesium and defining a cylindrical sheath surrounding at least one core wire including iron. A bioabsorbable implant includes a plurality of intertwined magnesium alloy wires defining a strand, with an Fe-rich layer formed by vapor, chemical and/or electro-deposition defined on a surface of at least one of the wires. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143228 | ADHESIVE STRUCTURE WITH STIFF PROTRUSIONS ON ADHESIVE SURFACE - A laminate and process of making the laminate is disclosed comprising: a surgical mesh having first and second surfaces; and an adhesive structure having adhesive and non-adhesive surfaces, wherein the non-adhesive surface of the adhesive structure is laminated to at least one of said first and second surfaces of said surgical mesh, and the adhesive surface of said adhesive structure has protrusions extending therefrom comprising a resin having a Young's modulus of greater than 17 MPa, which protrusions are of sufficiently low diameter to promote adhesion by increasing physical attractive forces between the adhesive structure and a target surface, as measured by shear adhesion. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143229 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING MULTIPLE ANASTOMOSES - Methods and devices for creating a seal in a vessel for performing multiple anastomoses. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomoses. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site allowing a blood-free, graft site area that is large enough to accommodate multiples anastomoses. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143230 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - Devices and methods for removing an obstruction from a blood vessel are described. The devices are deployed in a collapsed condition and are then expanded within the body. The devices are then manipulated to engage and remove the obstruction. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143231 | Systems, methods and devices for removing obstructions from a blood vessel - The present invention provides an obstruction removing device and a method for making the obstruction removing device. The method includes two mandrels with an elongate element being wound around the first mandrel and then wrapped around the second mandrel. The mandrels are movable relative to one another so that the second mandrel may be moved closer to the first mandrel after winding the element around the first mandrel and before winding the element around the second mandrel. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143232 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELONGATING A TENDON - An apparatus and method for elongating a tendon including a cutting blade and a cutting guide supporting the cutting blade in such a way that the cutting blade is movable through at least a portion of a tendon in a helical path so as to make a helical cut in the tendon which allows elongation of the tendon. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143233 | ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, ASSOCIATED SURGICAL METHOD AND RELATED MANUFACTURING METHOD - An ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus includes a handle, a horn or concentrator section terminating in an operative tip, and a transducer assembly set disposed in the handle and operatively engaged with the horn or concentrator section for generating ultrasonic mechanical vibrations therein to vibrate the operative tip during contact thereof with target tissue at a surgical site in a patient. An electrical waveform generator is operatively connected to the transducer assembly for energizing the transducer assembly set with one or more predetermined time reversal ultrasonic waveforms that, upon being applied to the transducer assembly set, result in respective predetermined patterns of motion of the operative tip. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOLUMINAL VALVE CREATION - A device for manipulating tissue at a vessel includes an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, a guide member at the distal end of the elongated member, the guide member having a blunt distal tip for engagement against an interior wall of the vessel, and a tissue cutting device at the distal end of the elongated member, wherein the tissue cutting device has a sharp tip that is proximal to the blunt distal tip of the guide member. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143235 | LANCET DEVICE WITH OPTIONALLY REUSABLE LANCETS STORED IN A MAGAZINE - An inventive lancet device for producing a puncture wound, in particular for collecting a sample of a body fluid which has a magazine holder for a lancet magazine containing a plurality of lancets. The lancet device can be alternatively operated such that either a new lancet is used for each puncture process by automatically advancing the lancet magazine stepwise or the automatic stepwise advance of the lancet magazine can be suppressed or deactivated so that, if desired, several punctures can be carried out with the last used lancet before an unused lancet is used at a desired time. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143236 | DEVICE FOR REFLEX CORRECTION OF FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS OF THE ORGANISM - A device for monitoring and correction of a functional condition of a human body on the basis of measurement of thresholds of temperature painful sensitivity (TPS) of acupuncture points (AP). The device includes a diagnostics and treatment module, a control and communication block and a server, connected by bi-directional data channels. The module includes a handle with an autonomous power unit and a means of reception/transmission. The module is supplied by an element of thermal influence on AP in the form of an infrared LED connected to a current generator, a radiation indicator, a switch, inputs/outputs and a microcontroller. The control and communication includes a mobile phone or a computer of the patient with a related function of data reception/transmission, display of the data and control of the module, by means of inputting of a resident program. The handle serves as the peripheral indicator of a condition and the device of influence with the low price for the patient, and all processing of the address individual information of each patient is assigned to the server. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143237 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - Described herein are vascular remodeling devices that include a proximal section, an intermediate section, and a distal section. During deployment, the proximal section can expand from a compressed delivery state to an expanded state and anchors the device in an afferent vessel of a bifurcation. The distal section expands from the compressed delivery state to an expanded state that may be substantially planar, approximately semi-spherical, umbrella shaped, or reverse umbrella shaped. The distal section is positioned in a bifurcation junction across the neck of an aneurysm or within an aneurysm. The intermediate section allows perfusion to efferent vessels. Before or after the device is in position, embolic material may be used to treat the aneurysm. The distal section can act as a scaffolding to prevent herniation of the embolic material. The device can be used for clot retrieval with integral distal embolic protection. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143238 | INTRAVASCULAR FILTER WITH BIODEGRADABLE FORCE-REDUCING ELEMENT - An intravascular filter for a vessel includes a non-biodegradable apical hub and non-biodegradable struts extending generally distally from the hub. The struts extend radially outward from a longitudinal axis of the hub. The distal ends of the struts exert an expansile force against an interior of the vessel. One or more struts includes one or more time-degrading connectors along its length, which can be formed from a biodegradable element made from a fixation material. Prior to degradation, the fixation material rigidly connects a proximal section to a distal section of the respective strut. After degradation, the fixation material is dissolved or softened, and reveals a link that has a strong resistance to longitudinal movement of the distal section with respect to the proximal section and may have a weak resistance to rotational movement of the distal section with respect to the proximal section, such as a pair of interlocked loops. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143239 | Devices and Methods for Removing Clots - A device for capturing a clot is provided. The device can include an inflatable body, a network of veins incorporated thereinto, and a wall defining the inflatable body. The inflatable body can include a pathway substantially axial therethrough upon inflation. The network of veins, upon introduction of a fluid thereinto, can inflate the inflatable body to a predetermined shape. The wall can extend between adjacent veins to define the pathway through the inflatable body and to direct the clot therethrough. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143240 | WRINKLE-REMOVING TAPE - The present invention relates to a wrinkle-removing apparatus. When the wrinkle removing apparatus of the present invention adopting a vacuum suction system is tightly applied to the shallow wrinkles on a forehead or to deep wrinkles, a vacuum is created by means of the elasticity of the wrinkle-removing apparatus, in order to strongly suck and pull wrinkles outwardly from the skin. Repeated use of the apparatus with the above-described condition enables a substance such as subcutaneous fat or collagen to replace the wrinkles at the back surface of the wrinkled skin when wrinkles are pulled outwardly from the skin, and finally, skin wrinkles are removed even when the apparatus is no longer used. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143241 | Tissue Grasping Forceps & Localizing Needle Holder - A tissue grasping forceps and needle holder. A pair of movable arms are pivotably connected about a pivot connection, with each arm having a handle portion on one side and a working portion on the opposite side of the pivot connection. The working portions interengage when the handle portions are closed to a minimum spaced relation. The working portion has a clamp components and jaw component, with the clamp component comprising a plurality of synchronous teeth located to interlock when the handle portions are in the minimum spaced relation. The jaw component comprises a plurality of regularly spaced tines, with the tines being joined in pairs when the handle portions are in the minimum spaced relation with a gap between the tines, and an interstice between each spaced pair. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143242 | Sealing Device and Delivery System - The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143243 | CLOSURE DEVICES - One or more embodiments of the present disclosure include a closure device, a method of making the closure device and a system that includes the closure device for closing an opening in a body lumen. The closure device includes an intravascular anchor for positioning in the body lumen, a suture coupled to the intravascular anchor, the suture to pass through the opening in the body lumen, a fastener joined to the suture, where the fastener moves longitudinally along the suture, and a plug having a first plug segment and a second plug segment. In one or more embodiments, the second plug segment has a hardness greater than the first plug segment, where the suture passes through the plug with the first plug segment between the intravascular anchor and the second plug segment and the second plug segment between the first plug segment and the fastener. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143244 | CLOSURE DEVICE - The present disclosure provides closure devices for closing an opening in a body vessel, systems for closing an opening in a body vessel, and methods of making a closure device for closing an opening in a body vessel. The closure device may include a plug, an intravascular anchor, a suture that couples the plug to the intravascular anchor and a cinching element that provides a compressive axial force to the plug, wherein the plug and cinching element are positioned over a length of the suture and the suture is secured to the intravascular anchor with a fastening portion embedded in the intravascular anchor. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143245 | CARRIER TUBE FOR VASCULAR CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A vascular closure device ( | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143246 | VASCULAR WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus for closing a vascular wound includes an apparatus that can be threaded over a guidewire into place at or adjacent the wound. The apparatus includes a chamber that encloses a hemostatic material therein. When the apparatus is positioned adjacent the wound as desired, the hemostatic material is deployed from the chamber. A blocking member distal of the hemostatic material functions as a barrier to prevent the hemostatic material from entering the wound. Blood contacts the hemostatic material, and blood clotting preferably is facilitated by a hemostatic agent within the material. Thus, the vascular puncture wound is sealed by blood clot formation. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143247 | Method for Fastening a Hinged Surgical Fastener on Tissue - A method for fastening a two-piece surgical fastener to bodily tissue whereby the surgical fastener has a safety position. The method comprises inserting first and second piercing posts through at least two layers of tissue and attaching a receiving portion to the coupling ends of the first and second piercing posts. Each of the first and second piercing posts have a fixed end and a coupling end, the first piercing post being fixedly-attached at its fixed end to a first base portion, the second piercing post being fixedly-attached at its fixed end to a second base portion, the first and second base portions being foldably coupled to one another by a hinge, where a bias device imparts a bias force on at least one of the first base portion and the second base portion in a direction toward the other and substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the hinge. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143248 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SUTURING - Devices and methods for minimally invasive suturing are disclosed. One suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes a proximal section a distal end, and an intermediate region therebetween. The device includes a suture head assembly having a suturing needle with a pointed end and a second end. The suturing needle is capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to deployment of guides that are adapted and configured to guide the needle around a circular path when advanced by a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143249 | CLOSURE DEVICE - The present disclosure provides closure devices for closing an opening in a body lumen, systems for closing an opening in a body lumen, and methods of making a closure device for closing an opening in a body lumen. The closure device may include a plug, an anchor, a cinch button, and a suture coupled to the anchor, the suture having a plurality of elongate filaments with a predefined cutting segment for cutting the suture, where the plurality of elongate filaments of the predefined cutting segment are bonded together to prevent their relative motion. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143250 | BONE ANCHORS WITH THREAD PATTERN OPTIMIZED FOR ATTACHMENT TO HARD AND SOFT BONE TISSUE - Bone anchors useful in rotator cuff repair optimize the thread pattern for engaging different types of bone tissues, including harder cortical bone and softer cancellous bone. Bone anchors may include fine threads for engaging cortical bone and coarse threads for engaging cancellous bone. Threads can be made finer by increasing root diameter and surface angle of the threads. The pitches of the fine and coarse threads are kept the same, which allows fine threads to follow the impression created by coarse threads as the anchor is driven into a bone. Threads that engage cortical bone can be multi-fluted and include a first flute that follows the same thread pattern as coarse threads such that first flute follows the groove created by the coarse threads as the bone anchor is driven into a bone. Bone anchors can have a distal non-threaded stabilizing extension at the distal end. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143251 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143252 | SPINOUS PROCESS FIXATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An implantable device and method for fixation of spinous processes is presented. The device has first and second spaced plates configured for attachment to portions of adjacent spinous processes. The device also has an implant configured for insertion between two adjacent spinous processes. The method has the steps of assembling the components of the implantable device and otherwise inserting them into position onto, between, and/or adjacent two desired spinous processes. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143253 | Facet Arthroplasty Devices and Methods - A prosthesis replaces all or a portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebral body. The prosthesis has a prosthesis body accommodating fixation to the vertebral body at or near a pedicle and without support by a lamina. The prosthesis body has a fastening element installed within the vertebral body at or near a pedicle. The prosthesis further has an artificial facet joint structure carried by the prosthesis body at a location spaced from the fastening element. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted and configured to replace all or a portion of a natural facet joint. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143254 | POSTERIOR STABILIZATION SYSTEMS WITH SHARED, DUAL DAMPENER SYSTEMS - Dynamic posterior stabilization systems and methods of stabilizing vertebrae are described. A dynamic posterior stabilization system may include a first bone fastener configured to couple to a first vertebra, a second bone fastener configured to couple to a second vertebra, and a dampener system attached to the first bone fastener and the second bone fastener. The dampener system may include a first dampener set and a second dampener set. Compression of the first dampener set provides resistance to movement of the first bone fastener towards the second bone fastener. Compression of the first dampener set and the second dampener set provides resistance to movement of the first bone fastener away from the second bone fastener. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143255 | Spinal connecting members with tensioned cords and rigid sleeves for engaging compression inserts - A spinal implant having at least two bone anchors includes a longitudinal connecting member assembly having hard, non-elastic sleeves for attachment to the bone anchors, at least one spacer located between the bone anchors, and in some embodiments, an end elastic bumper and cord blocker. A cord is received within the rigid sleeves, the spacer and the bumper, the cord being in fixed or sliding relationship with cooperating sleeves. The sleeves include portions for direct engagement with bone screw inserts and closure tops and may include a channel for receiving a projected portion of a spacer. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143256 | LOW PROFILE SPINAL PROSTHESIS INCORPORATING A BONE ANCHOR HAVING A DEFLECTABLE POST AND A COMPOUND SPINAL ROD - A bone anchor comprising a self-centering ball-joint suitable for use in a spine stabilization prosthesis which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. The bone anchor has a deflectable ball-rod partially received in a socket of a housing formed in the head of the bone anchor. A centering rod received partially in the ball-rod and partially within the housing operates to align the ball-rod with the longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. Deflection of the ball-rod bends the centering rod which in turn applies a restoring force upon the ball-rod. The centering rod includes an inner-superelastic core and an outer polymer sheath. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143257 | LOW PROFILE SPINAL PROSTHESIS INCORPORATING A CANNULATED BONE ANCHOR HAVING A DEFLECTABLE POST AND A COMPOUND SPINAL ROD - A cannulated bone anchor comprising a self-centering ball-joint suitable for use in a spine stabilization prosthesis which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. The cannulated bone anchor has a deflectable ball-rod partially received in a socket of a housing formed in the head of the bone anchor. A centering rod received partially in the ball-rod and partially within the housing operates to align the ball-rod with the longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. Deflection of the ball-rod bends the centering rod which in turn applies a restoring force upon the ball-rod. The centering rod includes an inner-superelastic core and an outer polymer sheath. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143258 | LOW PROFILE SPINAL PROSTHESIS INCORPORATING A CANNULATED BONE ANCHOR HAVING A DEFLECTABLE POST AND A COMPOUND SPINAL ROD - A cannulated bone anchor comprising a self-centering ball-joint suitable for use in a spine stabilization prosthesis which supports the spine while providing for the preservation of spinal motion. The cannulated bone anchor has a deflectable post partially received in a socket of a housing formed in the head of the bone anchor. A centering rod received partially in the post and partially within the housing operates to align the post with the longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. Deflection of the post bends the centering rod which in turn applies a restoring force upon the post. The centering rod includes an inner-superelastic core and an outer polymer sheath. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143259 | IMPLANT - The present invention relates to a implant for implantation into a body of an animal, wherein the implant comprises material of inner core of drupes and/or palm tree fruits. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143260 | BONE SCREW SYSTEM - A bone screw system is presented. The bone screw system has a fixation element, a receiving element, coupling element, and a compression element. In one aspect, the fixation element is adapted to engage a bone and has a head portion and a threaded shank portion. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143261 | SYSTEM FOR INSERTING A PIN INTO A SCREW - A system for inserting an augmentation pin into an augmentation screw, including a pin-inserter with an axial through-bore and a lateral opening. A pin-magazine with a pin-retainer for an augmentation pin in insertable in the lateral opening. The pin-magazine is placed in the lateral opening of the pin-inserter and an augmentation pin in the pin-retainer is aligned with the axial through-bore. The augmentation pin may be pushed by means of a pusher from the pin-magazine into an augmentation screw, when the augmentation screw is arranged in front of the pin-inserter. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143262 | VARIABLE ANGLE BONE SCREW FIXATION ARRANGEMENT - The invention concerns a fixation apparatus comprising a holder ( | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143263 | SCREW - An orthodontic mini-screw comprises a screw head arranged to be coupled to an ancillary member. A threaded body couples to the screw head and has a first portion arranged to locate in a cortical bone layer of a patient's jaw bone. A second portion of the threaded body is arranged to extend a predefined distance beyond the cortical bone layer and into an adjacent cancellous bone layer, such that a channel extends through the threaded body and out of at least one void located in the first portion. In use the channel is arranged to deliver a settable bio-compatible material into the cancellous bone layer to assist with anchorage of the mini-screw. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143264 | BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - A bone anchoring device has an anchoring element, a receiving portion, and a pressure element. The anchoring element includes a shank to be anchored in a bone or a vertebra and a head, the head having an exterior surface with a spherical segment-shaped portion. The shank and the head are separate parts. The receiving portion includes a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis passing through the two ends, a bore coaxial with the longitudinal axis, and a first region adjacent to the second end for receiving a spherical segment-shaped section of the head. The pressure element exerts pressure on the head to lock the head in the receiving portion. The head has a hollow inner portion to receive a free end portion of the shank and wherein the head and the end portion are formed such that the end portion can be elastically clamped by the head. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143265 | POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes an anchoring element having a shaft and a head, a receiving part having a seat for receiving the head, a pressure element to exert pressure onto the head, wherein the head is pivotable and can be locked at an angle relative to the receiving part, wherein an outer wall of the pressure element has a recess or a deformable portion, and an inner wall of the receiving part has a deformable portion or a recess, wherein the pressure element is movable from a first position wherein the deformable portion protrudes a first distance into the recess while the head is pivotable relative to the receiving part, to a second position wherein the deformable portion protrudes a second distance into the recess, such that a force holds the head at one of a plurality of releasable angular positions before locking the head. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143266 | Polyaxial bone anchor with open planar retainer, pop-on shank and friction fit insert - A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A friction fit compression insert (some with lock and release feature), a planar split retaining ring and a shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled and the receiver and insert may include aligned tool receiving apertures for lock and release of the polyaxial mechanism. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143267 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATION OF A GUIDING AID WITH A PATIENT TISSUE - A patient tissue includes a primary patient tissue area and an anatomically differentiated bordering secondary patient tissue area. An apparatus is at least partially customized responsive to preoperative imaging of the patient tissue. Means are provided for mating with the primary patient tissue area in a preselected relative orientation. Means are provided for fixing a first landmark to the primary patient tissue area in at least one of a predetermined marking location and a predetermined marking trajectory. Means are provided for fixing a second landmark to the secondary patient tissue area in at least one of a predetermined marking location and a predetermined marking trajectory. A method of associating a plurality of landmarks with a patient tissue is also provided. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143268 | 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 preferably 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, such as a monitor, 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. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143269 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a surgical instrument comprising an elongate member, a support for engaging a rod receiving element, and a connection between the elongate member and the support. This connection comprises a pivotal articulation, and the elongate member is connected to the support via the pivotal articulation so as to be able to pivot independently around at least two perpendicular axes. The elongate member is also longitudinally movable with respect to the support. The elongate member has, at a first end, a device for holding a rod. Embodiments disclosed herein also provide methods of using this surgical instrument. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143270 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING TISSUE - The invention provides a system and method for achieving the cosmetically beneficial effects of shrinking collagen tissue in the dermis or other areas of tissue in an effective, non-invasive manner using an array of electrodes. Systems described herein allow for improved treatment of tissue. Additional variations of the system include array of electrodes configured to minimize the energy required to produce the desired effect. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143271 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SMALL POWER SOURCE FOR AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - One example includes a battery that includes a stack of at least one substantially planar anode and at least one substantially planar cathode, wherein the stack defines a contoured exterior, and a battery housing enclosing the stack, the battery housing defining a battery housing exterior, wherein the contoured exterior of the stack is shaped to conform to a contoured interior of the battery housing that approximately conforms to the battery housing exterior, the battery produced by the process of modeling, using fluid dynamics, an exterior of a biocompatible housing and shaping the battery housing to conform to at least some of the exterior of the biocompatible housing. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143272 | METHOD FOR TREATING DAMAGED TISSUE OF THE CNS - Devices and methods for treating diseases associated with loss of neuronal function are described. The methods are designed to promote proliferation, differentiation, migration, or integration of endogenous progenitor stem cells of the central nervous system (CNS). A therapy, such as an electrical signal or a stem cell enhancing agent, or a combination of therapies, is applied to a CNS region containing endogenous stem cells or a CNS region where the endogenous stem cells are predicted to migrate and eventually reside, or a combination thereof. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143273 | IMPLANTABLE LEAD INCLUDING A SPARK GAP TO REDUCE HEATING IN MRI ENVIRONMENTS - A medical device lead includes a proximal connector configured to couple the lead to a pulse generator, and an insulative lead body extending distally from the proximal connector. The first lead conductor is coupled to the proximal connector and extends through the lead body. The medical device lead also includes a distal defibrillation electrode. A first spark gap is connected between the first lead conductor and the distal defibrillation electrode and has a breakdown voltage that prevents transmission of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) induced signals from the first lead conductor to the distal defibrillation electrode in an MRI environment and allows transmission of therapy signals to the distal defibrillation electrode. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143274 | DEFIBRILLATION SHOCK OUTPUT CIRCUIT - This document discusses, among other things, techniques for generating and delivering a high voltage defibrillation shock using an implantable cardiac rhythm management device. An output energy delivery bridge can be programmed to provide desired shock vectors or polarities. A bootstrapped fully solid-state switch control voltage generation circuit is described. Automatic polarity or vector reconfiguration embodiments are described, such as in response to an unsuccessful attempt to convert the heart to a normal rhythm. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143275 | NEURAL STIMULATION WITH AVOIDANCE OF INAPPROPRIATE STIMULATION - Various aspects of the present subject matter provide an implantable medical device. In various embodiments, the device comprises a pulse generator, a first monitor and a controller. The pulse generator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for a neural stimulation therapy. The neural stimulation signal has at least one adjustable parameter. The first monitor is adapted to detect an undesired effect. In some embodiments, the undesired effect is myocardial infarction. The controller is adapted to respond to the first monitor and automatically adjust the at least one adjustable parameter of the neural stimulation signal to avoid the undesired effect of the neural stimulation therapy. Other aspects are provided herein. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143276 | CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTIONAL STATUS ASSESSMENT VIA METABOLIC RESPONSE DETECTION BY IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE - An implantable cardiac device is configured and programmed to assess a patient's cardiopulmonary function by evaluating the patient's minute ventilation response. Such evaluation may be performed by computing a minute ventilation response slope, defined as the ratio of an incremental change in minute ventilation to an incremental change in measured activity level. The minute ventilation response slope may then be compared with a normal range to assess the patient's functional status. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143277 | CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SELECTING BETWEEN MULTIPLE SAME-CHAMBER ELECTRODES FOR DELIVERING CARDIAC THERAPY - A cardiac rhythm management system selects one of multiple electrodes associated with a particular heart chamber based on a relative timing between detection of a depolarization fiducial point at the multiple electrodes, or based on a delay between detection of a depolarization fiducial point at the multiple electrodes and detection of a reference depolarization fiducial point at another electrode associated with the same or a different heart chamber. Subsequent contraction-evoking stimulation therapy is delivered from the selected electrode. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143278 | DETECTING IMPLANTED MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD DISLODGEMENT USING CARDIAC SIGNALS - Evaluation of an implanted electrical lead condition includes comparing electrogram template features with test electrogram features. The evaluating also includes determining the implanted electrical lead condition based solely on the electrogram comparison. The compared test electrogram features and template electrogram features may be atrial amplitudes and ventricular amplitudes. The sensing may be with a quad polar lead. The compared test electrogram features and electrogram template features may account for different patient postures and/or may account for respiration modulation. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143279 | METHODS AND KITS FOR TREATING APPETITE SUPPRESSING DISORDERS AND DISORDERS WITH AN INCREASED METABOLIC RATE - Disclosed herein are kits and methods for treating appetite suppressing disorders and disorders with an increased metabolic rate by neuromodulation. A method of treating an appetite suppressing disorder or a disorder with an increased metabolic rate in a patient may include identifying the brain structure that is subject to modulation in the patient; and modulating the activity of one or more brain structures by applying electrical stimulation to one or more brain structures of a patient. A kit may include: a neuromodulation device; and instructions for using the neuromodulation device to modulate activity of a brain structure by applying electrical stimulation to one or more brain structures of a patient for treatment of an appetite suppressing disorder or a disorder with an increased metabolic rate. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143280 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND ANALYZING RESEARCH ANIMAL BEHAVIOR BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER BRAIN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - Described are systems, devices and methods for facilitating the delivery of stimulation to, and the monitoring and recording of physiological signals (e.g., electroencephalographic signals) from a research subject. Devices include a headmount that includes a cranial frame and a headstage, and a connection between the headmount and external equipment used for stimulation, monitoring, and/or recording that is robust physically and electrically to optimize stimulation, monitoring and recording even while the subject remains ambulatory. In some embodiments, a hinged headmount allows the configuration to be easily manipulated during attachment and any subsequent adjustment or reattachment procedures and permits easy access to any wires or other components implanted in the subject. In some embodiments, a flexible cable extends out from the headmount at an acute angle relative to a horizontal plane of the headmount, to optimize strain relief as the subject moves about while attached to any stimulation, monitoring and/or recording equipment. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143281 | PAIN RELIEVING WAVEFORM SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for treating pain are disclosed. A voltage source provides an electric current, and a switching waveform controller receives the electric current and provides a first signal having a first waveform of a first frequency. A switching high frequency generator receives the electric current and provides a second signal having a waveform of a second frequency that is higher than the first frequency. A microprocessor controls the switching waveform controller and the switching high frequency generator. The second signal is superimposed on the first signal, providing a modified first signal. Alternatively, the switching waveform controller and the switching high frequency generator use one or more passive components and the second signal is superimposed on the first signal. At least one electrode receives the modified first signal, and the at least one electrode transmits a third signal associated with the modified first signal to a patient's skin. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143282 | ELECTRIC STIMULATOR - An electric stimulator includes a stimulation circuit block having a stimulation electrode that stimulates nerves or muscles in a living body and a stimulation circuit that is electrically connected to the stimulation electrode to apply a stimulation signal to the stimulation electrode. Additionally, the electric stimulator further includes a support that is connected to the stimulation circuit block to hold the stimulation electrode at an implantation position in the living body. The stimulation circuit block and the support, except for at least one end of the support, have a shape configured to be inserted into the duct of a tubular insertion tool. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143283 | Synchronized Diagnostic Measurement for Cochlear Implants - Objective measurement of cochlear implant operation is described which coordinates the delivery to a patient of an acoustic signal and an electrical signal including coordinating a delay time between the acoustic signal and the electrical signal. The acoustic signal is developed as an acoustic stimulation input to the ear canal of a patient, and the electrical signal is developed as an electrical stimulation input to intracochlear electrodes of a cochlear implant. The evoked response in the patient to the delivered signals is then measured including measuring a far field response associated with the skin surface of the patient. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143284 | IMPLANT STIMULATION DEVICE - An implantable stimulation device is disclosed which provides for reduced power consumption when compared with bipolar stimulation and better stimulation performance when compared with monopolar stimulation. Implantable stimulator devices use less power in monopolar stimulation mode than that of bipolar stimulation but stimulation performance is greater when using bipolar stimulation. The device comprises circuitry capable of simultaneous stimulation between a reference electrode and an electrode of a stimulation array and between electrodes of the stimulation array, the ratio of current to the reference electrode and array electrodes being selectable. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143285 | HANDHELD EXCITATION TERMINAL AND EMF EMITTER PROVIDING DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF EMISSION AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECT AND REMOTE THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM - A cell excitation terminal and a therapeutic system using customized electromagnetic (EM) waves varying dynamically with time for excitation include one or more EM wave generators, each of the EM wave generators is connected to a central processing unit (CPU), and the CPU controls, according to a signal detected by a human body status detection device, the EM wave generator to send EM waves corresponding to a detected status or subject patient. The therapeutic system can perform remote management. A remote server optimizes and updates therapeutic waveforms of a patient constantly according to a therapeutic effect of the patient, thereby improving the therapeutic effect constantly. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143286 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING STIMULATION DOSE - According to an embodiment of a method performed by an implantable medical device to deliver a neural stimulation therapy to a patient, a lower dose of the neural stimulation therapy is delivered to the patient. The dose of the neural stimulation therapy is automatically increased from the lower dose to a higher dose, and the higher dose of the neural stimulation therapy is delivered to the patient. A trigger that is controlled by the patient is detected, and the dose of the neural stimulation therapy is automatically returned from the higher dose back to the lower dose in response to detecting the trigger. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143287 | LIVING TISSUE STIMULATION APPARATUS - A living tissue stimulation apparatus includes: a power supply unit configured to generate alternating-current power and a control signal; a stimulation unit configured to output an electric stimulation pulse signal through a plurality of electrodes disposed in a living body of a patient based on the alternating-current power and the control signal to stimulate living tissue; a periodic modulation circuit configured to periodically modulate the electric stimulation pulse signal based on the control signal and generates a periodic-modulated wave; and a clock signal generation portion configured to detect a waveform for each period of the periodic-modulated wave and generates a clock signal for operating the stimulation unit. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143288 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143289 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143290 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143291 | POWER SUPPLY FOR LIGHT-BASED DERMATOLOGIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Switching power supplies made in accordance with the disclosed technology drive flash lamps of dermatologic treatment devices to emit a sequence of relatively small light pulses that are aligned with particular locations within the waveform of the AC line source. Such power supplies not only enable sufficient light energy in aggregate to therapeutically heat target chromophores in a skin region without causing undesired damage to surrounding tissue, but also provide the added benefit that the corresponding electrical energy need not be substantially drawn from any charged capacitor. The disclosed power supply further compensates for performance degradation of the flash lamps during their usable life, by modifying its operation based on predetermined values that are indicative of flash lamp aging/efficiency characteristics. The flash lamps and their associated stored values are preferably incorporated into a replaceable cartridge that facilitates user maintenance of the dermatologic treatment device. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143292 | TREATMENT DEVICE - This invention relates to a treatment device that can be prevented from being displaced from a treatment site. The treatment device accommodates one or more heating elements that generate heat, and is attachable to a treatment site of a patient, the device comprising a body part formed of an inelastic and breathable material, and having one or more storage portions individually storing each heating element; one or more band parts formed of an elastic and breathable material, and attached to the body part; and a fastening means for fastening the one or more band parts wound around the treatment site. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143293 | CATHETER APPARATUSES HAVING MULTI-ELECTRODE ARRAYS FOR RENAL NEUROMODULATION AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed to a treatment device having a multi-electrode array configured to be delivered to a renal blood vessel. The array is selectively transformable between a delivery or low-profile state (e.g., a generally straight shape) and a deployed state (e.g., a radially expanded, generally helical shape). The multi-electrode array is sized and shaped so that the electrodes or energy delivery elements contact an interior wall of the renal blood vessel when the array is in the deployed (e.g., helical) state. The electrodes or energy delivery elements are configured for direct and/or indirect application of thermal and/or electrical energy to heat or otherwise electrically modulate neural fibers that contribute to renal function or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143294 | 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. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143295 | Menstrual Relief Band - A band that employs low voltage resistance wire ( | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143296 | PERCUTANEOUSLY IMPLANTABLE PADDLE-TYPE LEAD AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DEPLOYMENT - A percutaneously implantable paddle lead includes an elongated lead body having a proximal portion and a distal portion; a plurality of terminals disposed on the proximal portion of the lead; a flexible paddle body coupled to the distal portion of the lead; and a plurality of electrodes disposed in the paddle body and electrically coupled to the terminals on the proximal portion of the lead. The percutaneously implantable paddle lead also includes a bonding material in contact with the paddle body and holding the paddle body in a compacted form prior to, and during, insertion into a percutaneous implantation tool. The bonding material is configured and arranged to release the paddle body during or soon after implantation into a patient so that the paddle body can deploy into its paddle-like form. Alternatively, at least one current-degradable fastener can be used instead of the binding material. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143297 | LEAD FIXATION DEVICE FOR SECURING A MEDICAL LEAD IN A HUMAN PATIENT - A lead fixation device for securing a medical lead in a human patient includes: a single-piece structure comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface; an outer perimeter; and an inner perimeter, the inner perimeter comprising: a diameter approximately equal to or smaller than a diameter of a burr hole into which the lead fixation device is designed to be deployed; a central bore extending longitudinally from the top surface through to the bottom surface, a portion of the central bore being located in approximately a center of the lead fixation device and comprising a central bore diameter; and at least one retention tract formed in the top surface of a cap of the lead fixation device, the retention tract configured for retaining, with an interference fit, a portion of a body of the medical lead in the lead fixation device. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143298 | CATHETER ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREFOR - A family of catheter electrode assemblies includes a flexible circuit having a plurality of electrical traces and a substrate; a ring electrode surrounding the flexible circuit and electrically coupled with at least one of the plurality of electrical traces; and an outer covering extending over at least a portion of the electrode. A non-contact electrode mapping catheter includes an outer tubing having a longitudinal axis, a deployment member, and a plurality of splines, at least one of the plurality of splines comprising a flexible circuit including a plurality of electrical traces and a substrate, a ring electrode surrounding the flexible circuit and electrically coupled with at least one of the plurality of electrical traces; and an outer covering extending over at least a portion of the ring electrode. A method of constructing the family of catheter electrode assemblies is also provided. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143299 | MRI COMPATIBLE CO-RADIALLY WOUND ELECTRODE CIRCUIT - An MRI compatible electrode circuit construct is provided. The construct includes at least two filter components constructed from an electrode wire. One filter component may be a resonant LC filter at or near an electrode/wire interface that resolves the issue of insufficient attenuation by effectively blocking the RF induced current on the wire from exiting the wire through the electrode. The second filter component may include one or more non-resonant filter(s) positioned along the length of the electrode wire that resolve(s) the issue of excessive heating of the resonant LC filter by significantly attenuating the current induced on the wire before it reaches the resonant LC filter. The non-resonant filter(s) may also attenuate the RF current reflected from the resonant LC filter thereby resolving the issue of the strong reflected power from the resonant filter and the associated dielectric heating. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143300 | MEDICAL IMPLANT - Disclosed is a self-expanding medical implant for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implant comprises a woven or non-woven structure having a substantially tubular configuration, and is designed to be low-profile such that it is deliverable with a small diameter catheter. The implant has a high recoverability and desired mechanical properties. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143301 | Implant, Medical Implant, And Method For Delivery Of A Medical Implant - An intravascular delivery device is disclosed comprising a delivery wire having a proximal and a distal end and an interior lumen extending there between and wherein said distal end comprises a connection interface adapted to matingly interlock with a proximal end portion of a medical implantable device, wherein said delivery device comprises a locking unit arranged to secure said connection interface in a locking position in which said medical implant is pivotably locked before a controlled release. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143302 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A catheter assembly includes a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; an expandable device releasably attached to the catheter near the distal end; a generally tubular constraining sleeve extending around and compressing the device to an outer peripheral dimension suitable for endoluminal delivery; a tip fixedly secured to the distal end of the catheter; and a bridge member disposed between the tip and the expandable device so as to fill a gap therebetween as the catheter assembly is bent during endoluminal delivery of the expandable device to a treatment site. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143303 | DEVICE TO RELEASE A SELF-EXPANDING IMPLANT - A device to release from an implant bed in the device a self-expanding implant by pulling back proximally, the length of the implant, a rolling membrane with an inner sleeve that extends distally to the distal end of the implant and an outer sleeve that extends proximally, from the distal end of the inner sleeve, the outer sleeve, during said release, pulling the distal end of the inner sleeve back proximally over the abluminal surface of the remainder of the inner sleeve, proximal of its distal end, the device having a slitter, that is caused to move proximally contemporaneously with the outer sleeve, to slit the inner sleeve progressively, starting at a distal point in the inner sleeve, and progressing proximally along the length of the inner sleeve. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143304 | TRANSLUMINAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - There is disclosed herein a transluminal delivery system for a self-expanding luminal prosthesis, the system comprising an inner catheter component ( | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143305 | VASCULAR REPAIR DEVICES - A vascular repair device includes a tubular graft body and a structural framework having at least two stents. A first stent of the stents is connected to the tubular graft body along an entirety of the first stent and a second of the stents includes a periodically changing shape that defines proximal apices having a first radii of curvature and distal apices having a second radii of curvature that is less than the first radii of curvature. The second stent is connected to the tubular graft body at the distal apices. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143306 | Removable Stent-Graft - A stent-graft including a helically-wound stent component provided with a covering of graft material. It is removable from the site of implantation by gripping an end of the helically-wound stent component with a retrieval device and applying tension to the stent component. The use of such a retrieval device allows the stent-graft to be removed remotely, such as via a catheter inserted into the body at a different location from the implantation site. The design of the stent-graft is such that the stent component is extended axially while the adjacent portion of the graft separates between windings of the stent component. The axial extension of the stent component, with portions of the graft still joined to the stent component, allows the device to be unravelled and removed through a catheter of diameter adequately small to be inserted into the body cavity that contained the stent-graft. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143307 | STENT | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143308 | LONGITUDINALLY FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE STENT - Segmented articulatable stent of open structure comprised of end-connected struts of first and second lengths making up first and second segments with angular interconnects between adjacent first and second segments. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143309 | LONGITUDINALLY FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE STENT - Segmented articulatable stent of open structure comprised of end-connected struts of first and second lengths making up first and second segments with angular interconnects between adjacent first and second segments. | 2012-06-07 |
| 20120143310 | LONGITUDINALLY FLEXIBLE EXPANDABLE STENT - Segmented articulatable stent of open structure comprised of end-connected struts of first and second lengths making up first and second segments with angular interconnects between adjacent first and second segments. | 2012-06-07 |
