26th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150174297 | PLACENTAL TISSUE GRAFTS AND IMPROVED METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THE SAME - A method for preparing placenta membrane tissue grafts for medical use, includes obtaining a placenta from a subject, cleaning the placenta, separating the chorion tissue from the amniotic membrane, mounting a selected layer of either the chorion tissue or the amniotic membrane onto a drying fixture, dehydrating the selected layer on the drying fixture, and cutting the selected layer into a plurality of tissue grafts. Preferably, the drying fixture includes grooves or raised edges that define the outer contours of each desired tissue graft, after they are cut, and further includes raised or indented logos that emboss the middle area of the tissue grafts during dehydration and that enables an end user to distinguish the top from the bottom side of the graft. The grafts are comprised of single layers of amnion or chorion, multiple layers of amnion or chorion, or multiple layers of a combination of amnion and chorion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174298 | IMPLANTABLE MATERIAL GRAFTED WITH A CELL ANTIPROLIFERATIVE AND/OR ANTIBACTERIAL FILM AND PROCESS OF GRAFTING THEREOF - An implantable material has at least one external surface grafted with a film including carboxylate and sulfonate functions wherein the film is simultaneously synthesized and grafted directly on the external surface by radical reaction of a source of carboxylate functions, the source being either polymerizable or chemisorbable and polymerizable and a source of sulfonate functions, the source being either polymerizable or chemisorbable and polymerizable. A process for simultaneously synthesizing and grafting a film directly onto at least one external surface of an implantable material, and the use of a grafted implantable material for the manufacture of an antiproliferative and/or antibacterial implantable medical device are also described. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174299 | Biodegradable Poly(Ester-Amide) And Poly(Amide) Coatings For Implantable Medical Devices With Enhanced Bioabsorption Times - This invention is generally related to coating layers for implantable medical devices, such as drug delivery vascular stents, and methods of fabricating coated implantable medical devices. Specifically various embodiments of the present invention include methods of fabricating and modulating of coating layers to enhance bioabsorption. The coating layers include poly(ester-amide) and/or poly(amide) polymers. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174300 | Block Copolymer Comprising at least one Polyester Block and at least one Poly(ethylene glycol) Block - The present invention provides a block copolymer for a coating on an implantable device for controlling release of drug and methods of making and using the same. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174301 | LONG TERM DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES WITH POLYURETHANE BASED POLYMERS AND THEIR MANUFACTURE - This invention is related to the use of polyurethane based polymer as a drug delivery device to deliver biologically active compounds at a constant rate for an extended period of time and methods of manufactures thereof. The device is very biocompatible and biostable, and is useful as an implant in patients (humans and animals) for the delivery of appropriate bioactive substances to tissues or organs. The drug delivery device for releasing one or more drugs at controlled rates for an extended period of time to produce local or systemic pharmacological effects comprises:
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20150174302 | Compositions And Methods For Coating Implant Surfaces To Inhibit Surgical Infections - Infection-inhibiting compositions suitable for coating surfaces of implantable medical implants, including compositions and devices for coating medical devices in the operating room prior to implantation in a patient. Methods for inhibiting infection at the site of implantation of an orthopedic device in a human or animal subject, comprise rubbing a surface of the device, prior to implantation, with an infection-inhibiting composition having a waxy matrix comprising an infection-inhibiting material selected from the group consisting of a lipid, an antimicrobial agent, and mixtures thereof, wherein a thin layer of the infection-inhibiting material is deposited on the surface of the device. Medical implants which may be treated in the methods of this technology include orthopedic implants. Lipids include long-chain diacylglycerides or triacylglycerides, which may be saturated or unsaturated, such as lecithin or a purified form of phosphatidylcholine. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174303 | High-Density Lipoprotein Coated Medical Devices - Method are disclosed for local and systemic administration HDL, recombinant HDL or HDLm for the prevention, treatment, or amelioration of a vascular disorder, disease or occlusion such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174304 | REDUCED PRESSURE APPARATUS AND METHODS - Some embodiments have a pump assembly mounted to or supported by a dressing for reduced pressure wound therapy. The dressing can have visual pressure, saturation, and/or temperature sensors to provide a visual indication of the level of pressure, saturation, and/or temperature within the dressing. Additionally, the pump assembly can have a pressure sensor in communication with the flow pathway through the pump, and at least one switch or button supported by the housing, the at least one switch or button being accessible to a user and being in communication with the controller. The pump assembly can have a controller supported within or by the housing, the controller being configured to control an operation of the pump. The pump can be configured to be sterilized following the assembly of the pump such that all of the components of the pump have been sterilized. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174305 | Chest Tube Drainage System with Analyzer - A system includes a chest tube drainage system comprising a first chamber in fluid communication with a port connectable to a chest tube, a second chamber in fluid communication with a port connectable to a suction device, and a fluid seal connected to and disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber. The system also includes one or more gas sensors attached to the chest tube drainage system, the one or more gas sensors configured to detect at least one of gaseous carbon dioxide and gaseous oxygen, a controller connected to the one or more gas sensors, and at least one indicator coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to determine if a threshold level of carbon dioxide is exceeded, and to activate the at least one indicator if the threshold level of carbon dioxide is not exceeded. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174306 | WOUND CLEANSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for cleansing and promoting tissue growth in wounds, in which irrigant fluid optionally containing cell nutrients and/or other physiologically active material from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing, a biodegradable scaffold in contact with the wound bed and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. The apparatus has means for supplying thermal energy to the fluid in the wound. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. micro-filtration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174307 | CARDIAC ASSIST DEVICE WITH PULSE WAVE ANALYSIS - A system includes a sensor and a processor. The sensor is configured to generate hemodynamic information for a patient. The processor is configured to execute instructions to calculate spectral content using the hemodynamic information. The processor is configured to generate an output signal based on the calculated spectral content. The calculated spectral content includes a fundamental component and at least one harmonic component. The spectral content corresponds to at least one of amplitude and frequency. The output signal corresponds to a state of the patient or corresponds to an operational parameter of a cardiac assist device associated with the patient. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174308 | TRANSARTERIAL HEART ASSIST DEVICE - Invention is related to; a new generation Heart Assist Device that is installed in the great arteries and developed for facilitating blood circulation for patients with heart failure. The device is composed of a rotor without an axial pin miming in magnetic bearing and because of its small size consumes less energy that causes to have longer battery lives. Because of its high power it generates high blood flow and because of having small contact surface does not cause to any harmful effects for blood cells and coagulation systems. Since installation of this assist device is quite practical and reliable its success rate will be quite high too. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174309 | HARD-WIRED IMPLANTED CONTROLLER SYSTEM - A circulatory assist system is disclosed, the system including an implantable electrical device having an electric motor, an implantable controller connected to the implantable electrical device, and an implantable power source connected to the controller for supplying power to the controller. The controller is attachable to a first side of a percutaneous connector. A second side of the percutaneous connector, opposite to the first side, allows external connectivity to said controller. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174310 | DIALYSIS APPARATUS - When a dialysate circuit | 2015-06-25 |
20150174311 | Partial Radial Heat Exchanger and Oxygenator - Methods of making a combination heat exchanger and oxygenator. A heat transfer tubing is wound about a core and a potting compound is applied to a portion of the wound tubing. The potting compound solidifies to form a potting structure defining an internal face substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the core. The assembly is cut along a line passing through the potting structure to define a core assembly having a cut face substantially parallel with the axis. The cut tubing forms a plurality of capillary tubes, each terminating at opposing, first and second ends, and each extending about the core along an arc angle of less than 360 degrees. An oxygenator bundle is formed as part of the core assembly and includes a plurality of gas exchange fibers. The core assembly is disposed within a housing having a blood inlet and a blood outlet. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174312 | SEPARATION MEMBRANE FOR BLOOD TREATMENT AND BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE HAVING SAME MEMBRANE INCORPORATED THEREIN - An object of the present invention is to provide a separation membrane for blood treatment excellent in blood compatibility and reduced in elution of nitric acid ion from an inner surface even if radiation sterilization is applied in a dry state and to provide a blood treatment device having the membrane incorporated therein. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174313 | Blood Component Separation Device - The object of the invention is to provide a blood separation device that can reduce the total time for drawing blood to obtain high-concentration platelet liquid, thereby reducing the binding time of the blood donor. The device includes a temporary storage bag (Y | 2015-06-25 |
20150174314 | SURGICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT - A fluid flow device includes a housing configured to releasably mate with a surgical control unit for controlling fluid flow during a surgical procedure. First and second ports measure fluid pressure within a fluid path provided within the housing. The fluid flow device includes a restrictor for restricting fluid flow at a restriction location along the fluid path. The first port is located upstream of the restriction location and the second port is located downstream of the restriction location. A fluid pump is provided within the housing. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174315 | DEVICE FOR INJECTING A LIQUID PRODUCT COMPRISING TWO HALF-SHELLS ROTATABLY MOBILE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER - The present invention concerns a device for injecting a liquid product contained in a bag, the device comprising a housing consisting of two half-shells articulated about an axis of rotation in order to allow the relative movement of the half-shells relative to each other between: —an open position in order to put the bag in place and—a closed position for injecting the liquid product contained in the bag, remarkable in that: —one of the half-shells comprises a deformable bladder—called the “active bladder”—having a volume that varies under the action of a hydraulic ram supplying said bladder with hydraulic fluid, and—the other of the half-shells comprises a deformable damping cushion having a constant volume—called the “passive cushion”. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174316 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM, AN INFUSION PUMP UNIT AND AN INFUSION PUMP - An infusion pump unit includes a housing sized to allow the pump unit to be carried as a portable unit. The housing contains a controllable pumping system for pumping fluid. The pump actuator is lighter, smaller, quieter and less power consuming. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174317 | LIQUID TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A liquid transport apparatus includes: a storage portion configured to store liquid; and an outflow portion arranged on an inner wall of the storage portion, the outflow portion includes a depression arranged on the inner wall of the storage portion and an opening arranged on the bottom portion of the depression. The liquid transport apparatus as such is capable of filling a storage portion with liquid efficiently. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174318 | MICROFABRICATED NANOPORE DEVICE FOR SUSTAINED RELEASE OF THERAPEUTIC AGENT - A drug delivery device that includes a capsule for implantation into the body; the capsule further includes a reservoir for containing a substance such as a therapeutic agent, at least one port for allowing the substance to diffuse from or otherwise exit the reservoir, and a nanopore membrane in communication with the capsule at or near the exit port for controlling the rate of diffusion of the substance from the exit port. The device also includes an optional screen for providing structural stability to the nanopore membrane and for keeping the pores of the nanopore membrane clear. One embodiment of the drug delivery device includes an osmotic engine internal to the device for creating fluid flow through the device. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174319 | INSERTION DEVICE FOR INSERTION SET - An insertion device for use with an insertion set is provided. The insertion device includes a first housing and a first member received in the first housing and movable relative to the first housing between a first position and a second position. The insertion device also includes a second housing substantially surrounding at least a portion of the first housing such that a gap exists between the first housing and the second housing. The first member is received in the gap in the second position. The second housing has at least one locking arm to couple the insertion set to the second housing. The first member is movable from the first position to the second position to uncouple the insertion set from the housing. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174320 | Infusion Pump Assembly - A fluid connector assembly. The fluid connector assembly includes a tab portion including a slot; a plug portion slidably connected to the tab portion the plug portion comprising a fluid path and a disc, the disc configured to seat within the slot; a catch feature located on a first end of the tab portion and configured to interact with a reservoir; and a latching feature located on a second end of the tab portion, the latching feature configured to interact and lock onto the reservoir, wherein force applied to the plug portion may overcome a threshold force and unseat the disc from the slot wherein the plug portion moves with respect to the tab portion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174321 | MASS VACCINATION DEVICE - A system for mass vaccinations including an electronic injector device having at least one needle for administering a measured amount of a vaccine; and an electronic fluid delivery device to deliver variable vaccine dosages to the injector device, and to deliver the measured amount of the vaccine. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174322 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE DELIVERY OF INSULIN AND THE RELATED SYSTEM | 2015-06-25 |
20150174323 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a medicament container assembly, a movable assembly, and a spring. The medicament container assembly includes a first plunger defining a first volume, and a second plunger defining a second volume. The movable assembly includes a first movable member and a second movable member. The second movable member can move the second plunger within the medicament container assembly. The first movable member can move the first plunger in a first direction within the medicament container assembly to expel contents of at least the first volume via a needle. The spring is configured to urge the needle in a second direction. The release portion of the first movable member is configured to contact the second movable member after the first movable member moves the first plunger to enable the spring to move the needle in the second direction. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174324 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device for injecting liquid medicine to a patient comprises a main part ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150174325 | INJECTOR DEVICE WITH MECHANISM FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION - There is provided an injector device comprising a housing ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150174326 | DRIVE CONTROL MECHANISMS AND AUTOMATIC INJECTORS FOR INJECTABLE CARTRIDGES - An automatic injector includes a housing having a guide, a drive control mechanism, a transmission assembly, a motor, and an energy source. The housing may further include a cartridge cover. A drive control mechanism includes a drive screw, a cartridge carrier, a plunger carrier, and one or more control transfer instruments, such as a puck or cylinder. The drive screw interfaces and connects with the plunger carrier. The automatic injector is configured to accept a variety of syringes as cartridges for drug delivery. The cartridges may be ejected from the injector and safely disposed after use, making the injector a reusable automatic injector. The reusable automatic injector may further include one or more sensors, such as a cartridge sensor and a patient sensor. The novel incorporation of the drive control mechanisms into the automatic injectors of the present invention enables a single motor and transmission assembly to drive the function of multiple components, which may include the steps of: preparation and alignment of a cartridge for injection, removal of a safety cap or needle shield, needle injection, drug dose delivery, and syringe and/or needle retraction. Methods of manufacture and methods of use are also disclosed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174327 | BIOINJECTION DEVICE - The bioinjection device has a housing including a pistol grip and an elongated barrel. A trigger is pivotally mounted to the housing. A plunger and needle are slidable between a first position in which the plunger and needle are slidably disposed in the barrel and a second position in which the plunger and needle extend from an opening in the end of the barrel. A retaining member is disposed about the opening at the end of the barrel. A spring-biased actuation mechanism connects the trigger with the plunger and needle. A membranous cartridge containing bone morphogenic protein, antibiotics, and/or other medication is loaded into the retaining member. A surgeon can inject the cartridge into a bone fracture or degenerative bone tissue during surgery to deliver the medicament directly to the affected site. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174328 | Medicament Container Retaining Mechanism - A medicament container retaining mechanism for a medicament delivery device includes at least one flexible retaining member arranged to a first housing part of the medicament delivery device. The first housing part is configured to receive a generally tubular medicament container. The at least one flexible retaining member is configured to interact with a rim of the received medicament container, and the at least one flexible retaining member is configured to exert a mainly longitudinally directed clamping force on the rim of the medicament container to prevent movement in the generally longitudinal direction of the medicament container in the housing part. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174329 | ASSEMBLY FOR SYRINGE, ASSEMBLY METHOD AND ASSEMBLY DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLY FOR SYRINGE, PRE-FILLED SYRINGE USING ASSEMBLY FOR SYRINGE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PRE-FILLED SYRINGE - A method for assembling an assembly for a syringe that includes a cylindrical outer barrel; a puncture needle; and a cylindrical cap. The method includes forming a closed space in a receiving hole of the cap by inserting the puncture needle and a barrel tip at least partially into the receiving hole before a tip end of the puncture needle is inserted into a bottom wall of the cap; discharging gas in the closed space; and sealing a tip end of the needle hole by further inserting the barrel tip into the receiving hole to insert the tip end of the puncture needle into the bottom wall. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174330 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A STOPPER POSITION - The invention relates to an arrangement for determining a position (x) of a stopper relative to a container in a drug delivery device, comprising an acoustic source configured to emit an acoustic signal and an acoustic sensor configured to detect an acoustic signal, a processing unit for controlling the acoustic source and processing the detected acoustic signal for determining characteristics of the acoustic signal correlated with the position (x) of the stopper. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for determining a position (x) of a stopper relative to a container in a drug delivery device, the method comprising the steps of emitting an acoustic signal from an acoustic source, detecting an acoustic signal caused by the emitted acoustic signal by means of an acoustic sensor, and processing the detected acoustic signal for determining characteristics of the acoustic signal correlated with the position (x) of the stopper by means of a processing unit. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174331 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH PRESSED METAL PLUNGER ROD - A pre-filled drug delivery device, comprising a housing, a drug container within the housing and containing a drug; a plunger held within the drug container, movement of the plunger within the drug container being operative to dispense the drug from the drug container through an outlet; and a drive mechanism within the housing including a stored energy source and a plunger rod held in locked position against the stored energy source prior to activation of the device, wherein on activation of the device the stored energy source moves the plunger rod such that the plunger rod moves the plunger within the housing wherein the plunger rod comprises a longitudinal shaft formed from sheet metal, wherein the sheet metal defines a plane, and wherein the sheet metal is deformed so that the longitudinal shaft comprises an out-of-plane engagement surface, the out-of-plane engagement surface configured to engage a retaining surface on the housing or on a component of the drive mechanism, to hold the plunger rod in the locked position. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174332 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE AND MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive mechanism for a medication delivery device is proposed, the drive mechanism comprising a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, a rotation member which is adapted to be rotated in a first direction with respect to the housing during setting of a dose of a medication and to be rotated in a second direction with respect to the housing during delivery of the dose, the second direction being opposite to the first direction, a piston rod which is adapted to be displaced in a distal direction with respect to the housing for delivering the dose, a drive member which follows rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction during delivery of the dose, and a stop member which prevents rotational movement of the drive member with respect to the housing in the first direction during setting of the dose, wherein the rotational movement of the drive member in the second direction is converted into movement of the piston rod in the distal direction with respect to the housing. Furthermore, a medication delivery device is provided for. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174333 | Multiple Use Disposable Injection Pen - A medication injection pen, including a housing, a push button, a dose set knob (DSK) including at least one internal tooth and a ring of DSK ratchet teeth, a driver including at least one external tooth and a ring of driver ratchet teeth, a clicker operatively engaged between said dose set knob and said driver having at least a DSK ratchet arm and at least a driver ratchet arm, wherein said driver is prevented from rotating with said dose set knob while moving axially with said dose set knob during dose setting and dose correcting, and when said push button is depressed, said clicker pushes said driver distally such that said at least one external tooth of said driver engages said at least one internal tooth of said dose set knob thereby forcing said driver to rotate with said dose set knob during an injection. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174334 | RELATING TO A PEN-TYPE INJECTOR - The present invention relates to injectors, such as pen-type injectors, that provide for administration of medicinal products from a multidose-cartridge and permit a user to set the delivery dose. The injector may include a housing, a piston rod adapted to operate through the housing, a dose dial sleeve located between the housing and the piston rod, and a drive sleeve located between the dose dial sleeve and the piston rod. The dose dial sleeve may have a helical thread of first lead and the drive sleeve may have a helical groove of second lead. The first lead of the helical thread and the second lead of the helical groove may be the same. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174335 | Shield Lock for Spring Driven Injection Device - The present invention relates to an injection device for automatic torsion spring driven injection of a liquid drug. The injection device is of the type wherein a telescopically movable needle shield ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150174336 | PORTABLE DRUG MIXING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A portable auto-injector is capable of moving from a compact state where the auto-injector is in a shape easier to transport than in an activation state wherein the auto-injector has been extended. A safety limits movement of the needle assembly and prevents premature needle sticks. The drug is stored in one or more dry and wet medicament states until need. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174337 | ELASTIC CAP AND SYRINGE ASSEMBLY THEREWITH - An elastic cap detachably mountable to a barrel tip portion of a barrel so as to seal a tip of a needle hole includes a cylindrical receiving hole configured to receive at least part of a barrel tip portion and a puncture needle of a barrel. The receiving hole includes a first inner diameter portion having a smaller diameter than an outer diameter of the annular head; a stopper portion provided at an end of the first inner diameter portion; and a second inner diameter portion that is formed from the stopper portion to a bottom wall provided at an end of the second inner diameter portion, the second inner diameter portion having a smaller diameter than the first inner diameter portion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174338 | SYRINGE ASSEMBLY, SYRINGE ASSEMBLY PACKAGE BODY, AND PRE-FILLED SYRINGE - A syringe assembly includes a barrel including a barrel body portion, a cylindrical barrel end portion disposed at a distal end of the barrel body portion, the cylindrical barrel end portion including an annular head portion and an annular recessed portion, and a puncture needle having a puncture needle tip and having a proximal end fixedly inserted into the barrel end portion; and a seal cap mounted to the barrel, the seal cap including a closed distal end portion, an open proximal end portion, a hollow portion including (i) a barrel end storage portion, the barrel end storage portion being configured to store the barrel end portion, and (ii) a puncture needle storage portion extending from a distal end of the barrel end storage portion, an insertion portion configured to receive the puncture needle tip, and a projection portion formed on an inner surface of the barrel end storage portion. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174339 | RETRACTABLE NEEDLE ADAPTERS AND SAFETY SYRINGES - Barrel adapters for safety syringes include a barrel and a plunger assembly adapted to move within the barrel, a barrel tip adapted to be sealingly engaged with a distal end of the barrel and a needle retraction mechanism barrel having a needle subassembly and an actuator subassembly. The needle subassembly includes a needle, and a needle-over-mold (NOM) through which the needle extends. The needle subassembly is disposed at least partially within the barrel tip, and adapted to move from an injection position in which the needle extends from a distal end of the barrel tip to a retracted position in which the needle is disposed within at least one of the barrel tip or the barrel. The actuator subassembly includes a needle seal, a push-bar, and an actuator surface. The needle retraction mechanism barrel includes a biasing member and an actuable locking arrangement. A syringe includes such barrel adapters. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174340 | SYRINGE SAFETY ASSEMBLY - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for providing safe syringe assemblies for injections. The syringe assemblies include a shielding mechanism that covers a syringe needle after an injection is delivered, thereby reducing the risk of a subsequent accidental stab from the needle. The shielding mechanism has a pre-injection configuration in which the needle extends beyond the housing and a post-injection configuration in which at least one component of the syringe assembly covers the needle. In some implementations, the syringe assembly includes a lock that inhibits the assembly from returning to the pre-injection configuration once an injection is delivered. The syringe assemblies may also include a bevel orientation mechanism that allows a user to align a needle bevel to accurately insert a needle for injection. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174341 | INSTRUMENT FOR THE DEPOSITION OF ADIPOSE TISSUE IN LIPOMODELLING - A device for the deposition of adipose tissue, comprising: a) a syringe for grafting the tissue, b) a system for controlling the advance of the plunger of the syringe, which receives information about the movement of the syringe in the direction of withdrawal from an external system for detecting the movement of the syringe, and c) an external system for detecting the movement of the syringe. The control system determines the advance of the plunger of the syringe on the basis of the movement of the syringe in the direction of withdrawal and on the basis of the quantity of adipose tissue per unit of length of deposition. The advantages deriving from the use of this device in lipomodelling (or fat grafting) are in an automatic control of deposition of the adipose tissue and a correct uniformity of the graft. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174342 | PRECISE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS USING THE INJECTION METHOD BY MEANS OF ULTRASONIC PULSE-ECHO PRINCIPLES - A dosage control system includes a syringe and a dosage control module. The syringe includes a barrel and a plunger. The plunger includes a plunger seal located within the barrel and the barrel includes an end configured to connect to a needle. The dosage control module measures a first distance between the plunger seal and the end of the barrel, measures at least one second distance between the plunger seal and the end of the barrel, determines whether a predetermined amount of medication has been administered from the syringe based on a difference between the first distance and the at least one second distance, and selectively activates at least one of a visual indication and an audio indication if the predetermined amount of medication has been administered from the syringe. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174343 | MIXING CHANNEL FOR AN INHALATION DEVICE AND INHALATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a mixing channel for an inhalation device, and in particular to a mixing channel with improved injection and mixing properties for injecting and mixing a liquid drug into an air flow streaming in the mixing channel, thereby producing an aerosol to be inhaled by a patient. One aspect of the invention relates to a mixing channel for an inhalation device, comprising an inlet opening, an outlet opening, and an injection zone located between the inlet opening and the outlet opening, wherein the injection zone has a longitudinal center axis, wherein the injection zone comprises (a) a built-in nebulizer, or (b) a detachable nebulizer, or (c) a member adapted to receive a detachable nebulizer, wherein the effective cross sectional area of the mixing channel in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal center axis is smaller in the injection zone than upstream of the injection zone. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174344 | INHALATION THERAPY DEVICE FOR USE IN PREMATURE BABIES AND INFANTS - For use in premature babies and infants, in particular for administering surfactant to the lungs, the inhalation therapy device described herein comprises an aerosol generating device | 2015-06-25 |
20150174345 | BLISTER ADVANCEMENT MECHANISM COMPRISING AN ACTUATOR PLATE - The present invention relates to improvements made in the blister advancement mechanism of dry powder inhaler devices. A dry powder inhaler device mechanism comprising an actuator plate and a transmission wheel is provided. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174346 | DRY POWDER INHALER - The present invention relates to a dry powder inhaler for administering a medicament via oral inhalation route to a subject. Particularly, the dry powder inhaler according to present invention is suitable for delivering accurate doses of a medicament in different ranges of inspiratory capacity of the subject. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174347 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED COMPLIANCE IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY - Systems and methods to provide respiratory therapy may determine a target pressure level in a current therapy session on the successful completion and/or compliance of a patient (for example for at least a threshold amount of respiratory therapy) during one or more prior therapy sessions. By gradually increasing the provided pressure level, patients may improve compliance, comfort, and/or other indicators of how well-tolerated the respiratory therapy is for a patient. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174348 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING FOR INHALERS - Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an inhaler treatment regimen. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the medication regimen. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174349 | COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REFILLS FOR INHALERS - Devices and methods are disclosed for monitoring a patient's compliance with an inhaler treatment regimen and assisting in prescription refills. The device may monitor an inhaler's motion to determine whether the motion is characteristic of typical inhaler use. Additionally, the device may monitor a temperature of the inhaler or in proximity to the mouthpiece to determine whether a patient has used the inhaler. The devices and methods may incorporate a smart phone application that provides notifications and alerts to aid in compliance with the medication regimen, as well as facilitating prescription refills. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174350 | INSUFFLATION/EXSUFFLATION AIRWAY CLEARANCE APPARATUS - An MIE apparatus has a blower, a valve system, and a mask hose connector. The blower is connected to the valve system which is connected to the hose connector. During insufflation, the valve system connects exhaust of the blower to the hose connector to cause positive pressure at the hose connector. During exsufflation, the valve system connects the blower intake to the hose connector to cause negative pressure at the hose connector. The apparatus has an automatic mode in which switching between insufflation and exsufflation is based on one or more preset time intervals and a manual mode in which switching between insufflation and exsufflation is based on a manual input from a user. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174351 | VOLUME-ADJUSTABLE MANUAL VENTILATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a manually operable volume-adjustable ventilation device. The device includes a reservoir with an inlet mechanism, an outlet mechanism, and a volume adjuster configured to move a volume adjustment limit of the reservoir and change an expressed maximum volume of the reservoir. The reservoir has a body having a plurality of movable walls defining an enclosed volume. The reservoir has an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The walls of the reservoir are movable with respect to each other, such that moving the walls expresses the volume adjustment limit of the reservoir. The walls can be operably connected by movable structures configured such that two adjacent walls are configured to rotate around substantially orthogonal axes with respect to each other when the reservoir moves from an uncompressed to a compressed state. In some embodiments, the movable structures can be hinges, such as snap-fit assembly hinges. Methods of ventilating a patient that involve the device are also disclosed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174352 | MULTI-LUMEN TRACHEAL TUBE WITH VISUALIZATION DEVICE - The present disclosure describes systems and methods that utilize a multi-lumen tube with an integral visualization apparatus, such as a camera. The multi-lumen tracheal tube system may include a camera apparatus that is positioned to facilitate left or right bronchial intubation. In addition, the camera apparatus may be a unitary assembly that functions to hold and position the camera relative to the tube and provides an acceptable profile for comfortable intubation. The camera apparatus may include additional components, such as integral light sources and flushing or cleaning devices to remove any buildup from the camera or optical components. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174353 | TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - A molded tracheostomy tube may provide enhanced comfort for a patient. A unitary molded coating over areas of the tracheostomy tube that come into contact with the patient's skin may prevent irritation. Further, the overmolding manufacturing process may allow the tracheostomy tube assembly to incorporate features that allow for greater ease of movement for a patient, such as features that allow flexing at the connection point of the tracheostomy tube to other medical devices. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174354 | RESPIRATORY INTERFACE DEVICE FOR DELIVERING GAS TO A USER - The present invention relates to a respiratory interface device for delivering a gas to a user ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150174355 | FIXATION CONTROL FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE - The present invention relates to a detector, a patient interface and a patient interface system comprising this detector, and a method for preventing the formation of red marks due to the wearing of a patient interface ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150174356 | PATIENT INTERFACE - The invention provides a patient interface ( | 2015-06-25 |
20150174357 | System and Methods for Respiratory Support Using Limited-Leak Cannulas - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods related to respiratory support delivered to infants using limited-leak cannulas. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of providing respiratory support to an infant. The method can include attaching a limited-leak cannula having prongs to an inspiratory port of a ventilator with connection tubing. The method can include selecting an operations mode on the ventilator that is specific for unidirectional flow limited-leak cannula use. The method can include initiating a calibration procedure with the prongs of the cannula freely exposed. The calibration procedure can include measuring the flow rate of gas through the connection tubing at a set pressure. The method can include setting monitoring parameters on the ventilator, initiating respiratory support by inserting the cannula prongs into the nares of the infant, and continuously monitoring the flow rate of gas through the limited-leak cannula. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174358 | LIQUID SEPARATOR FOR REMOVING A LIQUID FROM A SAMPLE OF A BREATHING GAS AND AIRWAY ADAPTER - A liquid separator removing a liquid from a sample of a breathing gas flowing through an airway adapter having a channel surrounded by a wall is disclosed herein. The separator includes a chamber receiving the sample, and a membrane having an outer surface exposed to the gas flow, the membrane at least partially surrounding the chamber, which membrane separates the liquid received by the chamber. The separator also includes a supporting structure for supporting the membrane, and a connector operationally attached to the supporting structure, the connector being connectable to the adapter. The connector comprises a cavity providing a flow path for the sample from the chamber through an opening of the cavity to a sample tube. The membrane branches from a central part of the channel into at least two different branches extending to different directions. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174359 | PULSE SATURATION OXYGEN DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for delivering oxygen to a passenger of an aircraft including a a supply of oxygen, an oral-nasal mask, a controller for adjusting a flow of oxygen from the supply of oxygen to the oral-nasal mask, and a sensor for determining a user's blood oxygen saturation level, wherein the controller adjusts the flow of oxygen based on the sensor's determination of the user's blood oxygen saturation level. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174360 | Device for Discharging Toxic Gases - A device for reducing the concentration of a gas from a gas source is described. The device includes a housing having a proximal end, a distal end and a length therebetween that at least partially encloses an interior region, wherein the proximal end has a gas inlet connectable to a gas source, and the distal end has a diluted gas outlet, a nozzle having at least one gas outlet, wherein the nozzle extends within the interior region of the housing, and wherein the nozzle gas outlet is fluidly connected to the housing gas inlet such that gas entering the housing gas inlet exits through the nozzle gas outlet, and at least one opening in the housing length, wherein the opening is adjacent to the at least one nozzle gas outlet and permits air to enter the housing interior region near the nozzle gas outlet. The device is incorporated into a gas delivery assembly, whereby excess gas can be safely purged from the assembly at a diluted concentration via the device. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174361 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PERSONALIZED LIGHTING - Methods and apparatus that provide first lighting having first light output characteristics to a first user and simultaneously provide second lighting having second light output characteristics to a second user. The first lighting and the second lighting are distinct and may optionally be dynamic and responsive to lighting needs of the respective users. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174362 | Adjuvant Method for the Interface of Psychosomatic Approaches and Technology for Improving Medical Outcomes - Despite the significantly researched curative properties and health benefits of psychosomatic approaches such as clinical hypnosis and bio- and neurofeedback, they are still broadly underused in medical settings. The delivery of efficient holistic treatment requires organically uniting the mind and body treatment approaches in a well-calibrated, reliable and intensive treatment. We propose a method for reliably achieving the necessary psychosomatic state that is optimal for the specific current needs of medical patients via a medical device utilizing brain-computer interface that integrates immersive, interactive virtual reality with bio- and neurofeedback, and hypnotic or guided-response modules. The method will solve the practical limitations in the utilization of the aforementioned psychosomatic approaches, augmenting their efficacy and permitting their reliable and measurable integration in a medical treatment, optimizing it in terms of efficacy, time, and cost. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174363 | INTEGRATED CATHETER SYSTEM - A guide catheter may include a tubular member having an inner layer defining a lumen extending therethrough, a reinforcing braid disposed about the inner layer, a plurality of steering wires interwoven through the reinforcing braid, and an outer layer disposed about the reinforcing braid. At least a portion of the reinforcing braid may be embedded within the outer layer. An introducer sleeve may be slidably disposed over the tubular member. A flush port element may be operably connected to the introducer sleeve. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174364 | SOFT TIP CATHETER - A catheter has a main portion made from an elongated tube and a soft tip that has softer flexural properties than the tube. The tip is affixed to the distal end of the tube. A reinforcement member is intermittently embedded in the body of the tube to provide kink and shear stress resistance as well as enhanced columnar strength and torque-ability to the catheter. With the flexible soft tip, the catheter is diverted when it meets an obstacle inside the patient to prevent the catheter from harming the patient. Another exemplar soft tip catheter is a one-piece elongated catheter with its distal portion selectively notched. A reinforcement member may be embedded along the length of the one-piece catheter or only along the main body portion. The notch at the distal portion may be a spiral cut or a number of ring cuts, with possibly different pitch, width and cut depth. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174365 | METHOD OF THERMAL TREATMENT OF A THERMALLY RESPONSIVE MATERIAL OF MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention relates to a method of thermal treatment of thermally responsive material wherein areas in or on the material to be thermally treated are defined and thermal energy is inputted on or into the defined areas in order to change/influence the material characteristics. The present invention further relates to medical devices or parts thereof manufactured at least in part from thermally responsive material by a process comprising at least one step of thermal treatment of this thermally responsive material. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174366 | Secured and Self Contained Spinal Cord Stimulator Leads and Catheters - A stimulator lead is herein disclosed. The stimulator lead includes a proximal portion that is configured for placement external the epidural space through a first opening, wherein said proximal portion is operatively connected to an IPG unit, a distal portion that is configured for placement external the epidural space through a second opening, and a third portion between the proximal and distal portions that is configured for percutaneous placement in an epidural space, wherein said middle portion includes at least one stimulator electrode for placement adjacent to target dura. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174367 | MATERIAL REMOVAL CATHETER AND METHOD - A catheter device and methods useable to extract material from a body conduit, e.g., a blood vessel, are provided. The catheter comprises a flexible catheter advanceable into the body conduit, an opening in a wall of the catheter in fluid communication with a material collection chamber, and a controllably arcuate segment near the distal tip of the catheter and the opening. The catheter may include a sliding member, located within a lumen of the catheter, used to move the material entering the catheter through the arcuate segment opening, into the material collection chamber and away from said opening. The catheter may include a single mechanism utilized to both generate a vacuum to cause material to enter the catheter at the arcuate segment opening and also cause the sliding member to travel, inside the catheter, moving material away from the opening and into the material collection chamber. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174368 | Transcarotid Neurovascular Catheter - An interventional catheter for treating an artery includes an elongated body sized and shaped to be transcervically introduced into a common carotid artery at an access location in the neck. The elongated body has an overall length such that the distal most section can be positioned in an intracranial artery and at least a portion of the proximal most section is positioned in the common carotid artery during use. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174369 | Actuator restraining assembly for medical device - A medical device includes an elongate body having a proximal end and a deflectable distal region, a handle coupled to the proximal end, an actuator movable relative to the handle, and a resistance assembly adjacent the actuator. The resistance assembly exerts a force on the actuator that varies according to a direction in which the actuator is moving relative to the handle. For example, the resistance assembly can exert a lower (or zero) force when the actuator is moving relative to the handle in a direction that effects deflection of the distal region of the elongate body from neutral and higher when the actuator is moving relative to the handle in a direction that effects return of the distal region of the elongate body towards neutral. The resistance assembly can also include materials that exhibit anisotropic frictional properties and/or have surface finishes or treatments that yield directionally-dependent frictional forces. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174370 | Electrically-Responsive Hydrogels - Implants comprising electrically-responsive hydrogel are described. Systems to provide electricity to induce response in hydrogel-containing implants are described. Methods for utilizing said system and methods for utilizing said hydrogel-containing implants are described. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174371 | SYSTEM FOR BYPASSING VASCULAR OCCLUSION HAVING PUNCTURING MECHANISM AND METHOD - A system for bypassing a vascular occlusion includes a catheter, and a puncturing mechanism within the catheter having a sleeve and a puncture wire positioned within the sleeve. The puncture wire is elastically deformable between an access configuration, and a deployed configuration. The puncture wire has a shape memory bias and is retracted within the sleeve and held by the sleeve in opposition to the bias in the access configuration. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174372 | LOCKING DEVICE - A slidable locking device for fixing a position of a medical device, includes a housing having a passageway therethrough and an actuator coupled to the housing movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The actuator includes at least two arms extending therefrom that are operatively coupled with at least two engaging members disposed within the housing, each engaging member having a slot configured to receive a respective arm of the actuator, the engaging members being biased towards the housing passageway, wherein the engaging members are disposed toward the housing passageway when the actuator is in the locked position, and the engaging members are disposed away from the housing passageway when the actuator is in the unlocked position. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174373 | SYSTEM FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that receives a catheter (or other medical instrument) and secures the catheter in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some embodiments, the anchor device can secure the catheter in an operative position relative to the skin without the use of sutures or skin tapes. In particular embodiments, the anchor device can be adjusted to a folded condition so that subcutaneous anchors are partially rotated prior to removal from the skin penetration point. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174374 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - Needle assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needle assemblies having a tip protector with a plurality of wall surfaces for preventing contact with the needle tip from a side. Aspects of the tip protectors discussed herein include a first protector body having an arm for blocking a needle tip surrounded by a second protector body having a plurality of wall surfaces. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174375 | PLEURODESIS DEVICE AND METHOD - System and components for inducing pleurodesis or other sclerosis or desired adhesion conditions to treat a patient, while minimizing likelihood of tissue damage from direct application of sclerosis-enhancing materials. A tube device is provided that is configured to elute sclerosis-enhancing material and/or other medicaments via a fenestrated drainage tube. The assembly of tube device with outer (typically drainage) tube may include one or more features configured to enhance delivery of medicament and/or drainage through the same assembly. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174376 | STRETCHABLE-DIAMETER INSERTER AND METHODS - A stretchable-diameter inserter, for hemodynamic studies and related operations, is characterized in that it comprises an inserter tube, a hemostatic valve designed for preventing blood from exiting the patient toward the operator, a side line including a faucet, adapted to be used for performing blood taking and infusion operations and two dilatators: a first dilatator having a smaller cross-section and a second dilatator having a larger cross-section. The inserter tube is made of a rigid and flexible material with a substantially circular or oval contour, and comprises one or more longitudinally extending reduced thickness regions; each said reduced thickness region being folded on itself; the inner diameter therewith the tube is originally extruded is that desired for a maximum diameter configuration; the thus obtained extruded tube being then thermoformed so as to cause the reduced thickness region edges to be approached to one another thereby providing a minimum diameter tube; the thermoforming method so handling the reduced thickness region as to cause the tube material forming its thickness to be folded inward the tube, to allow the tube edges to move one another. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174377 | STEERABLE INTRAVASCULAR ANCHOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A steerable intravascular anchor comprises an anchor portion that is steerable to a position and then pinned thereto by an external device protruding through the superficial temporal artery. The pin is steered through the skin into the anchor under, for example, by fluoroscopic guidance. The anchor portion, in one embodiment, may have a figure-eight shape, and that comprises two wires, each wire forming a ring. The rings may be located in the same plane or at an angle with respect to one other. Alternatively, the anchor portion comprises a plurality of wires, each wire forming a ring, each ring being connected to at least one other ring. It will be appreciated that other wire shapes may be used, including loops, triangles, squares, pentagons, hexagons, and the like, and combinations thereof. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174378 | GUIDEWIRE WITH HIGHLY FLEXIBLE TIP - A medical device formed of a coil with repeating loops, each loop forming a polygon and each successive loop being slightly rotated with respect to its adjacent loops to form a spiral configuration. The polygon in a preferred embodiment is a triangle, and the repeating triangular loop coil can be used as a guidewire in a stent delivering catheter. The guidewire can further include a stiff core wire that is disposed within the triangular loop coil, where the stiff core wire includes tapered sections that reduce the stiffness in the distal direction. The coil can include multiple sections of different loop shapes, including circular, to alter the stiffness of the guidewire to meet the needs of the application. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174379 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DISEASE - Apparatus and methods are provided for delivering fluid into a body lumen. The apparatus may include a catheter including proximal and distal ends, a fluid delivery lumen extending from the proximal end to a transit port on a distal portion of the catheter, and an inflatable infusion element on the distal portion such that an interior of the inflatable infusion element communicates with the fluid delivery lumen. During use, a distal end of the catheter is introduced into a lumen or conduit with the inflatable infusion element in a collapsed condition, the inflatable infusion element is expanded to an expanded condition to partially or totally occlude the lumen or conduit, and fluid is infused from the catheter into the lumen or conduit proximally relative to the inflatable infusion element while the inflatable infusion element remains in the expanded condition. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174380 | CUFF-RESISTANT ANCHORING BALLOON FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device having an elongate support structure and an inflatable balloon including a first-end portion secured to the support structure at a first location, a second-end portion secured to the support structure at a second location distal to the first location, and a middle-body portion. The first-end portion has a wall thickness greater than a wall thickness of the middle-body portion; the balloon defines a sealed interior through which the support structure extends. The balloon being stretch-mounted to the support structure in tension relative to the support structure; the balloon is formed in a diamond-like configuration that transitions to a substantially spherical configuration when the balloon is inflated to a inflation pressure that is at least about ten percent greater than atmospheric pressure, such that when inflated to the inflation pressure and anchored in an anatomical body region, resists movement of the support structure relative to the balloon. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174381 | Expansile Member - An expansile member is described. The expansile member may be used on a delivery device or may be used for occlusive purposes within the vasculature. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174382 | MEDICAL BALLOON FOR A CATHETER - A medical balloon for deployment of stents is disclosed. The medical balloon includes a central section; a proximal and a distal cone section; a proximal and a distal shaft section; a proximal sleeve which is arranged coaxial to and radially inside the proximal shaft section. The proximal end of the proximal shaft section is permanently connected and/or unitarily formed with the proximal end of the proximal sleeve, and distal thereto, at least part of the proximal cone section is connected with the proximal sleeve by an adhesive bond, and a distal sleeve which is arranged coaxial to and radially inside the distal shaft section. Methods of manufacturing a medical balloon are disclosed. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174383 | CATHETER BALLOON, CATHETER, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE CATHETER BALLOON - Provided is an expansive catheter balloon that has a spreadable outer diameter controllable easily in treatments for a calcific aortic stenosis, rheumatic and congenital aortic stenosis and others, and that can be effectively prevented from being freely shifted and can easily be fixed at a predetermined position. The catheter balloon includes a cylindrical balloon part that is made non-expansive or low-expansive, and a band part made of a stretchable elastic body. When a stretching force is not applied, the band part has a shorter diameter than a spread diameter of the balloon part and is wound around the center of the balloon part. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174384 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COATING BALLOON CATHETERS - A coating apparatus for coating the balloon portion of a balloon catheter is described. The coating apparatus includes a rotatable member in which the catheter portion of the balloon catheter is mounted and fixed, and which causes rotation of the balloon catheter. The apparatus also includes a support member in which the distal tip of the catheter is inserted and free to rotate; and a spray nozzle directing sprayed material on the balloon surface. The inventive configuration of the coating apparatus allows the balloon catheter to be rotated along its axis with insubstantial or no wobble, which significantly improves the quality of the coating applied to the surface of the balloon. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174385 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE RECTAL ANASTOMOSIS - The present invention relates to a device for protecting rectal anastomosis. The device of the present invention is a double type leakage prevention system composed of micro-villi of a head filter and a triple lumen catheter, and thus minimizes contamination of the anastomotic area from intestinal contents, thereby enabling successful healing of the rectal anastomotic area. The device of the present invention has a main tube with side holes, and thus the intestinal contents, even when passing through the head filter, are sucked into the main tube through the side holes, so that the intestinal contents can be effectively drained while being diverted from the anastomotic area. The device of the present invention is inserted through the anus after surgery and thus involves less risk of additional complications due to the installation of the device, and has advantages of low manufacturing costs due to the simplification of the structure and convenient use and handling. Furthermore, the device of the present invention serves as an existing support for protecting anastomosis, thereby alleviating patient discomfort due to anastomotic leakage. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174386 | TRANSDERMAL DEVICE CONTAINING MICRONEEDLES - The present invention includes a microneedle assembly having a support that includes a first surface and a second surface, the second surface further including a slanted surface. A plurality of microneedles are provided which project outwardly from the second surface of the support. A pathway through the microneedle assembly is formed and includes an aperture extending between the first surface of the support and the second surface of the support, a channel disposed on the exterior surface of at least one microneedle, the channel having a surface, the channel being in alignment with at least a portion of the aperture to form a junction through which fluids may pass. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174387 | COMBINED SONIC AND ULTRASONIC SKIN CARE DEVICE - Dermal infusion devices and methods are provided. The device is configured to direct two different frequencies of oscillating motion (e.g., sonic and ultrasonic) towards the skin of a subject. The combination of the two different frequencies results in improved dermal infusion capabilities and can be used, for example, to effect transdermal delivery of a topical formulation. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174388 | Methods and Systems for Ultrasound Assisted Delivery of a Medicant to Tissue - This disclosure provides methods and systems for ultrasound assisted delivery of a medicant to tissue. The delivery of the medicant is enhanced by the application of high intensity ultrasound pulses, which generate an intertial cavitation effect, an acoustic streaming effect, or both. This disclosure also provides methods and systems for alleviating pain or swelling associated with the application of ultrasound energy by delivering an anesthetic across a stratum corneum layer according to the methods described herein. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174389 | Delivery Adapter - A delivery adapter which may be used as an interface between a syringe and a catheter hub is described. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174390 | SHIELD MECHANISMS FOR SURGICAL DEVICES - Various surgical devices are provided for shielding tissue from potentially harmful byproducts generated by surgical devices that use energy to treat tissue. In general, a shield member is provided that includes a connector element for removably connecting the shield member to a surgical device and a shield body configured to extend adjacent to an energy-emitting end effector of the device. When energy is delivered to treated tissue captured by the end effector, the shield body can be configured to serve as a physical barrier between the end effector and tissue adjacent to the treated tissue. In this way, the shield member can protect the adjacent tissue from potentially harmful byproducts of the end effector, e.g., heat and steam, and/or can deflect the byproducts back toward the treated tissue. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174391 | MEDICAL THERAPY ARRANGEMENT - A medical therapy arrangement, for applying electrical stimulation to a subject, includes a garment having electrodes at an inner surface. A control unit controls each electrode to work as one or more of anode, cathode or disconnected state, per a predetermined therapy stimulation program. Furthermore, the arrangement includes: at least one connection unit having a predetermined number of connection elements respectively electrically connected to the electrodes via separate connection lines being flexible and elastic and integrated into the garment; at least one connection board having a predetermined number of connection pads electrically connected to the control unit. The connection unit is an integrated part of the garment, with the connection board detachably attachable to the connection unit by a fastening element, such that the connection unit and the connection board, when interconnected, are positioned relative to each other in order to electrically connect the connection pads to mating connection elements. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174392 | Gel Pad Dispenser - The present invention relates to a dispenser for arranging an adhesive element on a medical device, in particular a dispenser for arranging an adhesive gel pad on an electrode assembly. One embodiment discloses a dispenser for arranging an adhesive element on a medical device, said dispenser comprising a holder adapted to receive the medical device, a delivery mechanism comprising a stack of said adhesive elements and a resilient element, the stack arranged on the resilient element such that the stack of adhesive elements is pressed towards the holder, each of said adhesive elements arranged between layers of removable protective sheet, and a traction mechanism comprising a traction element connected to the removable protective sheet and a switch adapted for operating the traction element, said traction mechanism adapted for pulling said removable protective sheet upon activation of the switch. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174393 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INHIBITING TISSUE GROWTH FROM RESTRICTING A STRAIN RELIEF LOOP OF AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD - The function of a strain relief loop of an implantable medical lead is preserved by inhibiting restriction of the strain relief loop from tissue growth onto the strain relief loop. The restriction may be inhibited by either obstructing tissue growth and/or by utilizing a mechanical advantage to overcome the restriction. The tissue growth may be obstructed be isolating the interior of the strain relief loop such as by enclosing the strain relief loop or including an object within the loop. The mechanical advantage to overcome restriction from tissue growth may be provided in various ways such as utilizing a spring loaded mechanism or a structure such as an elastic mesh, tube, or mold having an inherent bias toward a steady state position. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174394 | LEAD DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes a guidewire and a fixator catheter. The fixator catheter comprises a tubular body with a distal portion and a proximal portion, and further includes a distal opening, a fixator secured to the distal portion, and a body opening arranged between the fixator and the proximal portion. The guidewire passes through the body opening and the distal opening of the fixator catheter. The fixator is movable between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration and, in the expanded condition, is capable of anchoring the guidewire and fixator catheter in a lumen of a blood vessel. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174395 | Assembly For Pain Suppressing Electrical Stimulation of a Patient's Nerve - An assembly for pain suppressing electrical stimulation of a patient's nerve, the assembly including lateral, medial, and oppositely lateral series of contact plates; a lateral panel, a medial panel and an oppositely lateral panel, the electrical contact plates being fixedly attached to the panels; living hinges pivotally attaching the lateral and oppositely lateral panels to the medial panel; proximally extending wires electrically communicating with the contact plates; a proximally extending insulator attached to the medial panel, the insulator having a hollow bore and the wires being embedded within the insulator; a proximally opening traction socket fixedly attached to the medial panel; and a semi-rigid stay which is extendable through the hollow bore, the semi-rigid stay being engageable with the proximally opening traction socket. | 2015-06-25 |
20150174396 | IMPLANTABLE CUFF AND METHOD FOR FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION AND MONITORING - An implantable cuff includes an elastic collar, at least one conductive segment disposed on or within the elastic collar, and at least one conductor in electrical communication with the at least one conductive segment. The elastic collar defines an internal opening configured to receive an internal body tissue. At least a portion of the elastic collar includes a stiffening region having a stiffness greater than a second region of the elastic collar. The at least one conductor is configured to operably mate with an apparatus capable of delivering electrical stimulation to, and/or recording an electrical activity of, the internal body tissue. | 2015-06-25 |