26th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160183948 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical severing and stapling instrument, suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures, clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. An E-beam firing bar moves distally through the clamped end effector to sever tissue and to drive staples on each side of the cut. The E-beam firing bar affirmatively spaces the anvil from the elongate channel to assure properly formed closed staples, especially when an amount of tissue is clamped that is inadequate to space the end effector. In particular, an upper pin of the firing bar longitudinally moves through an anvil slot and a channel slot is captured between a lower cap and a middle pin of the firing bar to assure a minimum spacing. Forming the E-beam from a thickened distal portion and a thinned proximal strip enhances manufacturability and facilitates use in such articulating surgical instruments. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183949 | PIN LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument comprising a handle portion, an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis and extending distally from the handle portion, and first and second jaw members dimensioned to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member has at least one row of fasteners arranged in a row substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis. A pin is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the first jaw member and is movable between a first position where the engagement section is spaced from the second jaw member and a second position where the engagement section engages the second jaw member. The pin has a non-circular cross-section. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183950 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A surgical severing and stapling instrument, suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures, clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. An E-beam firing bar moves distally through the clamped end effector to sever tissue and to drive staples on each side of the cut. The E-beam firing bar affirmatively spaces the anvil from the elongate channel to assure properly formed closed staples, especially when an amount of tissue is clamped that is inadequate to space the end effector. In particular, an upper pin of the firing bar longitudinally moves through an anvil slot and a channel slot is captured between a lower cap and a middle pin of the firing bar to assure a minimum spacing. Forming the E-beam from a thickened distal portion and a thinned proximal strip enhances manufacturability and facilitates use in such articulating surgical instruments. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183951 | METHOD OF TRANSRADIAL CATHETERIZATION, DEVICE FOR ULNAR ARTERY COMPRESSION, AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed are methods and devices for obtaining patent hemostasis of the radial artery by compressing the uninstrumented ulnar artery to increase radial artery flow. The device comprises a band having an inflatable bladder for applying blunt pressure to the ulnar artery. The method comprises applying a pressure to the homolateral ulnar artery and applying a pressure to the radial artery at the access site to obtain hemostasis at the access site. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183952 | ADJUSTABLE REVISION GUIDE - An axial height adjustable, revision cutting in the shape of a final distal femur implant component. The revision guide includes a rod adapted for intimate contact within an intramedullary canal of a femur, and includes a threaded passageway. The revision cutting guide is adapted for removable attachment to a distal portion of the femur. A vernier-bolt is rotatably positioned through the shaped body of the revision cutting guide so as to be adjustably received within the threaded passageway thereby providing for movement of the shaped body of the revision cutting guide relative to the distal portion of the femur. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183953 | ENDOVASCULAR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXPLOITING INTRAMURAL SPACE - Devices and methods for the treatment of chronic total occlusions are provided. One disclosed embodiment comprises a method of facilitating treatment via a vascular wall defining a vascular lumen containing an occlusion therein. The method includes providing a first intravascular device having a distal portion with a concave side, inserting the first device into the vascular lumen, positioning the distal portion in the vascular wall, and orienting the concave side of the distal portion toward the vascular lumen. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183954 | SNARING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Snaring systems and methods involve engaging objects such as pacemaker pacing leads within a patient. Physicians can use snaring systems having loops, tags, and roller mechanisms to remove a pacing leads from a patient. For example, snaring systems can be inserted through a jugular access site, engaged with a pacemaker pacing lead, and withdrawn through the jugular access site so as to remove a portion of the pacing lead. Lead extraction techniques can be employed to further dislodge the pacing lead from the patient. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183955 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE FROM BODY CAVITIES - A stone or tissue capture device comprises a shaft with a deployable sweeping/containment structure at its distal end. The shaft is adapted to be removably placed over and connected to a conventional endoscope. The combination of the capture device and endoscope can be introduced into the various body lumens to capture, fragment/excise, and remove stones or tissue from the bladder and kidney, stomach, peritoneum, and from lumens such as the ureter, colon, hepatic ducts, airways, or blood vessels. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183956 | THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - An ultrasound system has a catheter including an elongate flexible catheter body having at least one lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. An ultrasound transmission wire extends longitudinally through the lumen of the catheter body, and has a proximal region, a distal region, and an intermediate region between the proximal region and the distal region. A sonic connector is connected to the proximal region of the ultrasound transmission wire, and a distal head is positioned at the distal end of the catheter body and coupled to the distal region of the ultrasound transmission wire. The proximal region of the ultrasound transmission wire has a larger diameter than the intermediate region, the intermediate region is continuously tapered with a progressively decreasing diameter from its proximal end to its distal end, and the distal region has a greater diameter than the distal end of the intermediate region. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183957 | SHOCKWAVE CATHETER SYSTEM WITH ENERGY CONTROL - A system that breaks calcium in a liquid includes a catheter including first and second electrodes arranged to receive there-across a high electrical voltage at an initial low current. The high electrical voltage causes an electrical arc to form across the electrodes creating a gas bubble within the liquid, a high current to flow through the electrodes, and a mechanical shock wave. A power source provides the electrodes with the high electrical voltage at the initial current and terminates the high electrical voltage in response to the high current flow through the electrodes. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183958 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ANTERIOR ARYTENOID ADDUCTION - Provided herein are devices and methods for anterior arytenoid adduction. The device may comprise a wire having a first end and a second end at opposite ends of a longitudinal axis, the wire forming a spiral along the longitudinal axis and having a double hook at the first end, a suture threaded through the spiral of the wire from the second end to the first end, the suture forming a turn at the first end and passing exterior to the spiral to the second end. The method may comprise advancing a suture and hook from the subject's anterior thyroid cartilage or cricothyroid membrane to the muscular process of the subject's arytenoid, attaching the hook to the muscular process, and applying tension to the suture to rotate the muscular process and adduct the arytenoid. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183959 | INTRAORAL CLEANER - Provided is an intraoral cleaner capable of widely cleaning the interior of the oral cavity due to the fact that a head portion thereof does not include an element corresponding to a ring portion found in conventional tongue cleaners. The intraoral cleaner includes a rod-shaped grip and a flat and thin head portion provided on the front end of the rod-shaped grip. The head portion is composed of a pouch-shaped sheet and a core portion filling the interior of the pouch-shaped sheet. The entire outer surface of the pouch-shaped sheet is equipped with linear members for scraping out dirt inside the oral cavity. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183960 | WRIST ASSEMBLY FOR ARTICULATING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An articulating laparoscopic instrument including a handle, an outer shaft, an end effector, and a wrist assembly. The wrist assembly connects the end effector to the shaft and includes torque and articulation mechanisms. The torque mechanism includes a plurality of links disposed over the rod and connected with one another in a pivotable yet rotationally locked fashion. The articulation mechanism includes a plurality of articulation member disposed over the rod to collectively define a deflection section. The links freely rotate relative to the articulation members, with the rod and links collectively bending in response to a change in shape of the deflection section. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONNECTIVE TISSUE - A method and system of treating connective tissue to increase flexibility of the connective tissue or decrease tension in the connective tissue includes forming perforations in the connective tissue to at least 90% of the depth or thickness of the connective tissue and maintaining the perforations in the connective tissue. The method alters the tissue to enhance the fundamental mechanisms involved the immunology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics of the metabolism of the connective tissue. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183962 | Apparatus And Methods For Treating Undesired Viens - A surgical apparatus removing veins in a venous system of a patient includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end. The second end has a cutting edge disposed on a distal edge of an aperture. A reciprocating member is disposed within the elongated shaft. A second end of the reciprocating member includes a cutting member to contact against the cutting edge of the aperture and the reciprocating member be reciprocated in response to electrical energy. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183963 | Device for Traversing Vessel Occlusions and Method of Use - An apparatus, system, and method for re-canalization or opening a passage through an occlusion in a blood vessel is provided. The apparatus and method, which are appropriate for cardiovascular and peripheral vessels, use a pulling member and a spring element, for example a compression spring, to oscillate a distal component disposed at a distal end of the spring element. The apparatus further includes a sleeve covering the spring element and at least a portion of the distal component. The sleeve may reduce friction between the spring element and the vessel lumen as the spring element vibrates during operation of the apparatus. The sleeve may also serve to protect or seal the spring element from blood and/or plaque debris that is loosened from an occlusion during a re-canalization procedure. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183964 | ENERGY TREATMENT DEVICE - A treatment device includes a longitudinal probe, a distal end portion, a sheath, a fixed handle, a movable handle, a jaw side through hole portion that is provided in the movable handle and formed between a finger placing portion and a jaw, a sheath side through hole portion that is provided in the sheath and provided at a position at which the sheath side through hole portion does not overlap with the hollow portion; and an opening/closing axis member. The opening/closing axis member is inserted in the jaw side through hole portion and the sheath side through hole portion to openably and closably attach the movable handle to the fixed handle. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183965 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR THROMBUS TREATMENT - A thrombus treatment device includes a support wire, a body frame portion that is disposed about an axis defined by the support wire, one or more tethers that each have a first end and a second end. Each of the one or more tethers is attached at its first end to the body frame portion, and at its second end to a collar that couples the second end of each of the multiple tethers to the support wire. When the collar is advanced to a position substantially within a region interior of the body frame portion, a rotational actuation of the support wire causes a swiveling motion of the one or more tethers. The swiveling motion of the tethers operates to macerate a thrombus. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183966 | ATHERECTOMY DEVICE - An atherectomy device for removing deposits such as plaque from an interior of a vessel including an outer member and a rotatable shaft positioned for rotational movement within the outer member and fixed axially within the outer member. A tip is mounted to the distal region of the rotatable shaft and is positioned distally of the distal end of the outer member to create a gap between the proximal end of the rotatable tip and the distalmost edge of the outer member. The rotatable tip has a longitudinal axis mounted to the rotatable shaft for rotation about its longitudinal axis upon rotation of the shaft, the shaft including a guidewire lumen for receiving a guidewire to enable over the wire insertion of the device. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183967 | ARTHERECTOMY DEVICE - An atherectomy device for removing deposits such as plaque from an interior of a vessel including an outer member and a rotatable shaft positioned for rotational movement within the outer member. The outer member is fixed axially. A rotatable tip is mounted to the distal region of the rotatable shaft for rotation about its longitudinal axis upon rotation of the shaft. The rotatable shaft includes a guidewire lumen for receiving a guidewire to enable over the wire insertion of the device. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183968 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICE WITH A SYSTEM OF ECCENTRIC ABRADING HEADS - The invention provides a rotational atherectomy device having, in various embodiments, a flexible, elongated, rotatable drive shaft with a system of eccentric abrading heads attached thereto. At least part of the eccentric enlarged abrading heads in the system have a tissue removing surface—typically an abrasive surface. In certain embodiments, the abrading heads may be at least partially hollow. Preferably the eccentric enlarged abrading heads have centers of mass spaced radially from the rotational axis of the drive shaft, facilitating the ability of the system of eccentric abrading heads to work together to open the stenotic lesion to a diameter substantially larger than the outer resting diameter of the enlarged abrading heads when operated at high speeds. Therefore, certain embodiments comprise a system having unbalanced centers of mass to not only stimulate greater rotational diameters but also arranged in a manner whereby a debris-removing augering effect occurs. Alternatively, other embodiments may comprise systems having abrading heads with balanced centers of mass. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183969 | TRI-FLUTED VASCULAR ACCESS NEEDLE - A needle disclosed herein may include an elongate body extending between a proximal end and a distal end with a central longitudinal axis defined by the body, where the distal end includes a single sharp point along the central longitudinal axis and defining a distal end terminus three longitudinal fluted surfaces converging at the distal end terminus; and three longitudinal beveled cutting edges defining borders between the fluted surfaces and converging at the distal end terminus. Needle embodiments may include one or more ports open into and/or proximal of the fluted surfaces and communicating with one or more longitudinal needle lumens. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183970 | HYBRID CANNULA AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A new process of manufacturing a hybrid cannula may include creating a first part with at least two components, overmolding at least two components of a second part to a channel in each component of the first part, and fixing the components of the first part together. The second part may include various types of features such as thick/thin dams, squirt membranes, and/or duck bill dams inside the hybrid cannula. Each dam may have any number, shape, orientation, and length of slits/openings. The slits/openings may allow passage of an instrument while the dam(s) may prevent fluid from passing through the hybrid cannula. A third part may optionally be overmolded to at least a portion of the first part, at least a portion of the second part, or both. The third part may provide an extension, a flange, or a combination thereof at a distal end of the hybrid cannula. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183971 | EXPANDING SURGICAL ACCESS PORT - A surgical access port that includes a cylindrical member having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis; at least two lumen extending through the cylindrical member along the longitudinal axis; at least one cavity defined in the cylindrical member and positioned radially within the at least two lumen; and a source of inflation fluid coupled to the at least one cavity, the source of inflation configured to permit selectable inflation of the at least one cavity, whereby inflation of the at least one cavity increases the radial distance between the at least two lumen. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183972 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY HAVING UNDERCUT STRUCTURE - An assembly for accessing a body cavity is provided. The access assembly includes a flexible outer sleeve configured to be received through an opening in tissue. The outer sleeve defines a passageway therethrough and a notch formed about an inner surface thereof. The access assembly further includes a support plate configured for selective reception through the passageway of the outer sleeve and within the notch formed in the inner surface. The support plate defines at least a first opening configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183973 | MEDICAL TOOL AND PUNCTURE METHOD - A medical tool is disclosed, which includes a tensioning portion configured to apply, before a puncture needle puncturing a living body tissue forms, in the living body tissue, an insertion hole into which an implant can be inserted, force to a portion through which the puncture needle is to pass in a direction different from a direction in which the puncture needle punctures the living body tissue to establish a tensioned state. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183974 | APPARATUS TO ACCESS BONE MARROW - A penetrator assembly operable to provide access to a bone marrow is provided. The penetrator assembly may include an outer penetrator and a removable inner trocar operable to penetrate bone and bone marrow. The removable inner trocar may include a groove operable to receive a portion of the bone and bone marrow when the outer penetrator and the removable inner trocar penetrate the bone and bone marrow. The removable inner trocar may include a receptacle operable to receive a portion of a connector operable to releasably attach the penetrator assembly to a powered apparatus, and a release mechanism disposed within the receptacle and operable to engage the portion of the connector. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183975 | FIRST-ENTRY TROCAR SYSTEM - A surgical access system comprises a trocar, an insufflating optical obturator slidably insertable into the trocar, and a laparoscope slidably insertable into the obturator. A distal end of the obturator comprises a tip, at least a portion of which comprises a wall with a generally uniform thickness comprising a transparent material. At least one vent hole disposed at the obturator tip is fluidly connected to a gas flow channel defined by an interior surface of the obturator and the laparoscope, which is fluidly connected to an insufflation gas inlet disposed at a proximal end of the trocar. Improved optical characteristics of the trocar system permit precise and accurate visual placement thereof into a body cavity. Accordingly the access system is suitable as a first entry surgical access system. Embodiments of the trocar access are also useful for drug delivery, and/or for fluid and/or tissue aspiration. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183976 | Cannula-needle with protective member - A cannula-needle with a protective member includes a needle holder that holds a needle, which is designed to be coaxially coupled with a cannula for making an injection into a blood vessel, and which has a stem having a longitudinal axis, a distal tip and a transverse engagement member in the proximity of the tip; a cannula holder, with the cannula extending from a distal end thereof, and with an inner cavity mating with the needle holder and having inner walls formed at the opposite proximal end; a protective member protecting the needle tip and movable from a disabled position to an enabled position, in which it is irreversibly placed beyond the needle tip after use of the cannula-needle, the protective member being housed between the inner walls of the inner cavity in the disabled position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183977 | DEVICE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN INTRAUTERINE BALLOON - A device, system, and method that may help reduce complications associated with placing an intrauterine balloon in the uterine cavity of a patient is provided. In one aspect, the system includes an inflatable balloon, an inflation line having a distal end in communication with the balloon; an inner member comprising an elongate tubular body having a distal and proximal end; a slot extending from the distal to proximal end of the inner member, and an outer sheath in which the inner member is removably insertable. The outer sheath is configured to receive the balloon in a furled state therein such that the balloon may be introduced into the uterine cavity by transvaginally inserting the outer sheath through an endocervical canal of the patient and then introducing the balloon into the uterine cavity by moving the inner member through the outer sheath in the direction of uterine cavity. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183978 | CALLOUS, DEAD, DRY OR HARD SKIN REMOVER - A callous, dead, dry or hard skin remover is disclosed. The remover comprises a hemispherical shaving head having a plurality of drilled holes and a sealing base, a collection compartment detachable to the sealing base of the hemispherical shaving head and is configured to collect skin residues removed by the hemispherical shaving head and a safety cap that covers the hemispherical shaving head when the remover is not used. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183979 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR POSITIONING AND STABILIZATION OF BONY STRUCTURES DURING MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY - A maxillofacial or cranial-facial surgical stabilizer comprising a head frame fully or partially surrounding the head of a patient at an angle running from ears to temple, and that is fixated to the skull of the patient by multiple screws and/or ear holders and screws. One or more flexible/locking arms are removably attached to the head frame for holding and positioning a plurality of interchangeable instruments or accessories. One flexible/locking arm is a medial/center arm accessorized with a dental arch mold. A method of using a head frame to position the pieces of bones during maxillofacial or cranio-facial surgery is also provided. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183980 | Anti-Microbial Implant - Non-load-bearing, drug-eluting components that can be added to load bearing spinal implants. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183981 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ANCHORING SPINAL RODS - Methods and devices are provided for anchoring spinal rods. In general, devices are provided that can be configured to attach to a rib of a patient. In some embodiments, a device configured to attach to a rib of a patient to facilitate anchoring of a spinal rod coupled thereto can include first and second connectors each configured to attach to a rib of a patient. The first and second connectors can be independent elements and can be configured to be movable relative to one another. A spinal rod can be configured to couple to the device, to move relative to the first and second connectors and the rib after the first and second connectors have been connected to the rib, and to attach to a second device attached to another portion of the patient's anatomy, thereby securing the spinal rod in a fixed position to facilitate treatment. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183982 | Bottom-Loading Polyaxial Bone Anchoring System - A polyaxial bone anchoring system comprises a bone anchoring member provided with a hemispherical head and a tubular barrel comprising a base traversed by an axial channel of which the cross-section is greater than the cross-section of the hemispherical head, the channel having, in the lower part, a frustoconical housing that widens in the direction opposite the hemispherical head and, upstream from the frustoconical housing, a transverse shoulder of which the inner cross-section is substantially equal to the cross-section of the hemispherical head, the system further comprising a conical split ring of which the outer surface matches the inner surface of the frustoconical housing and of which the minimum cross-section when idle is smaller than the nominal cross-section of the hemispherical head, said ring being made from a deformable material. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183983 | SPINE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A spine alignment system is disclosed. The spine alignment system includes a pedicle screw having a longitudinal axis, the pedicle screw having a screw head. The screw head includes a slot having a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw. An extension shaft is secured to the pedicle screw, such that a longitudinal axis of the extension shaft is substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the pedicle screw. The spine alignment system also includes a cap having a slot that forms a substantially cylindrical passage with the slot of the pedicle screw head. The substantially cylindrical passage is configured to receive an alignment rod such that alignment of the spine occurs as the rod is translated along the extension shaft to the pedicle screw. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183984 | Cannulated Polyaxial Screw - A polyaxial bone screw having a bone implantable shank, a head and a retaining ring. The retaining ring includes an outer partial hemispherical surface and an inner bore with radially extending channels and partial capture recesses. The shank includes a bone implantable body with an external helical wound thread and an upwardly extending capture structure. The capture structure includes at least one spline which extends radially outward and has a wedged surface that faces radially outward therefrom. The capture structure operably passes through a central bore of the retaining ring while the spline passes through a suitably shaped channel so that the spline becomes positioned above the head at which time the shank is rotated appropriately and the shank is drawn back downwardly so that the spline engages and seats in the capture recess. The head includes an internal cavity having a spherical shaped surface that mates with the ring surface and has a lower restrictive neck that prevents passage of the ring once the ring is seated in the cavity. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183985 | SPINAL STABILIZATION CAM-LOCKING CROSS-CONNECTOR - An adjustable spinal implant device including a first member and a second member, the first member adapted to receive the second member and to lock the second member in position relative to the first member. The first and second members may each comprise coupling portions adapted to couple to a spinal stabilization rod with a snap-fit. Cam locks may be adapted to be rotatably positioned in each member, wherein each member comprises a cam bore configured to receive a cam lock. The first cam lock and second cam lock may be each rotatable between a locked position and an open position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183986 | SPINAL FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods for spinal the treatment of abnormal spinal stability and stenosis of the spinal canal. In one embodiment, the apparatus and methods provide treatment via decompression and/or fixation of the spinal canal. One or more implants are used to fixate the posterior column of a spinal segment compromised of the superior and inferior immediately adjacent vertebral bones. In one variant, these disclosed devices are used to fixate the posterior column of a spinal segment while another orthopedic implant is placed into the anterior column of the same spinal segment, thereby providing circumferential decompression. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183987 | INTERSPINOUS PROCESS SPACER IMPLANT - An interspinous process spacer implant includes first and second bodies each equipped with upper and lower projections. The implant also includes a hinge connecting central parts of the bodies to one another. The hinge allows the bodies to rotate relative to one another in a forward direction. The implant further includes an arresting mechanism that acts between the central parts of the bodies to block reverse rotation of the bodies relative to one another. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183988 | Method and Apparatus for Repairing the Mid-Foot Region Via an Intramedullary Nail - A device, method, and system for treatment or fixation of a fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bone or bones in a mid-foot region. The device comprising an implant with both proximal and distal fastener holes, along with fastener slots in a central elongated body, for securing the implant to the appropriate osseous cortical structures of the foot. The method for treatment or fixation of fractured, damaged, or deteriorating bones in the medial column of the foot with use of a device such as an intramedullary nail that attaches to either the talus or first metatarsal bones to secure the medial cuneiform and navicular bones in place. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183989 | DISTRACTOR WITH BIDIRECTIONAL ROTATION CONTROL - A distractor, such as a pediatric mandibular distractor, includes a housing member elongated along a longitudinal axis. At least one distal footplate is attached to the housing member. A drive rod and at least one proximal footplate configured to be driven by the drive rod are provided. A housing engaging member is configured to engage a drive rod engaging member to prevent the housing from being rotated in either a first or second direction of rotation relative to the drive rod when a rotational force less than a predetermined force is applied to the housing or drive rod. The drive rod can be rotated relative to the housing in either the first or second rotational direction when a force greater than the predetermined force is applied to the drive rod or the housing. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183990 | POROUS PLATE FOR MEDICAL USE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POROUS PLATE FOR MEDICAL USE - To provide a porous plate for medical use which can suppress bending along a row direction and, even if a local crack occurs, can inhibit the crack from growing and leading to a fracture. One aspect of the present invention is a porous plate for medical use which is a thin-plate substrate provided with a pore perforation section having a plurality of pores perforated therein and a frame section surrounding the pore perforation section. In this porous plate, the pore perforation section has crosspieces which extend lengthwise and crosswise in continuity with the frame section and partition the pore perforation section into a plurality of parts, and a plurality of pore perforation cells each surrounded by the crosspieces. The pores perforated in the pore perforation cells have a pore diameter calculated as an equivalent circular pore diameter of 1 to 50 μm, and the center-to-center distance between the adjacent pores is 2 to 200 μm. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183991 | SELF-LOCKING CABLE GRIPPER - A self-locking cable gripper includes a housing having a void which tapers between openings at the housing's top and bottom. A collapsible member having a central passage is adjacent the bottom opening. A pair of half jaws are between the collapsible member and the top opening, sized such that they move towards each other as the jaws are moved toward the bottom opening due to the taper of the void. The top and bottom openings, central passage, and inner surfaces of the jaws define a channel capable of receiving a cable passed through the housing from its bottom to its top opening. When the cable is pulled in the direction opposite that with which it was installed, the half jaws are drawn toward the housing's bottom opening such that their inner surfaces are urged towards each other, thereby locking the cable in place while it is under tension. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183992 | INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICE FOR BONE FRACTURES - An internal fixation device is adapted for fixing a first bone fracture to a second bone fracture. The internal fixation device includes: a shank adapted to extend into the first and second bone fractures and including a connecting segment that is made of a shape-memory alloy, and a first threaded segment that is connected to a first end of the connecting segment and that is adapted to be fixed in the first bone fracture; and a fixing unit adapted to fasten the second bone fracture to the first bone fracture. When environmental temperature is increased to a predetermined temperature, the connecting segment is shortened such that the fracture surfaces of the first and second bone fractures are 15 pressed closely against each other. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183993 | OSTEOSYNTHESIS SCREW - The invention relates to an osteosynthesis device intended for holding, distraction or compression of fragments of a fractured bone. The device comprises a threaded pin ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160183994 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRACTION - A system for moving a portion of a patient's body including a housing having a first cavity extending along a longitudinal axis, a first distraction rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the first distraction rod and the housing being telescopically displaceable with respect to each other along the longitudinal axis, the first distraction rod having a cavity extending along the longitudinal axis, a second distraction rod having a proximal end and a distal end and configured to be telescopically displaceable from within the second cavity along the longitudinal axis, and a drive system configured to move the first distraction rod in relation to the housing and to move the second distraction rod in relation to the first distraction rod. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183995 | Drill and/or Guide Wire Guides For Surgical Drill Bits, Guide Wires and/or Screws and Methods of Using Said Guides - Drill and/or guide wire guides and methods are usable with at least one orthopedic surgical implant screw, wherein the guides have a length defined between a first end and a second end located opposite to the first end and a thickness defined between a front side and a back side located opposite to the front side of the guide. The guides have a guide hole formed adjacent to the first end of the guide, wherein the guide hole extends through the thickness of the guide from the front side to the back side of the guide, wherein the guide hole has a diameter sized to receive a diameter of a drill bit or a guide wire. The guides have a slot formed on the front side of the guide and located adjacent to the front side of the guide, wherein the slot extends along at least a portion of the length of the guide, wherein the slot has a diameter sized to receive a diameter of a drill bit or a guide wire. The longitudinal axis of the guide hole is angled from a longitudinal axis of the guide or the slot by an angle a, wherein the angle a is greater than about 1° and less than about 90°. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183996 | Dermal and Transdermal Cryogenic Microprobe Systems - Medical devices, systems, and methods optionally treat dermatological and/or cosmetic defects, and/or a wide range of additional target tissues. Embodiments apply cooling with at least one small, tissue-penetrating probe, the probe often comprising a needle having a size suitable for inserting through an exposed surface of the skin of a patient without leaving a visible scar. Treatment may be applied along most or all of the insertable length of an elongate needle, optionally by introducing cryogenic cooling fluid into the needle lumen through a small, tightly-toleranced lumen of a fused silica fluid supply tube, with the supply tube lumen often metering the cooling fluid. Treatment temperature and/or time control may be enhanced using a simple pressure relief valve coupled to the needle lumen via a limited total exhaust volume space. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183997 | CRYOGENIC TREATMENT SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183998 | Cryogenic Needle With Freeze Zone Regulation - A cryogenic needle of a cryogenic system is coupled to a heater. While the needle is inserted into target tissue beneath skin, the heater provides heat to protect the skin. Power supplied to the heater is used to interpolate performance of the needle and/or operating parameters of the cryogenic system. | 2016-06-30 |
20160183999 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF A BODY CAVITY OR LUMEN - Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184000 | THERMAL ABLATION NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A thermal ablation needle assembly includes a hollow needle body and a thermal-detecting unit. The hollow needle body has a needle tip, a receiving space formed therein, and an extension opening opposite to the needle tip and communicating the receiving space with the external environment. The thermal-detecting unit includes two wires extending into the receiving space through the extension opening. Each wire has a first end portion adjacent to the needle tip and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. The first end portions of the wires are connected to each other and establish a short circuit. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184001 | THERMAL ABLATION NEEDLE - A thermal ablation needle of the present invention includes a magnetic section and a nonmagnetic section. The magnetic section includes a needle tip and a space that is spaced apart from the needle tip. The nonmagnetic section is connected to the magnetic section oppositely of the needle tip. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184002 | DEVICE FOR ENHANCING INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD CONSEQUENT FOR THERMAL ABLATION THERAPY - A device for enhancing induced magnetic field consequent for thermal ablation therapy includes a magnetic field generating unit, an annular support and a magnetic ring. The annular support is non-magnetic and non-electrically-conductive, and has two annular end faces and annular outer and inner walls. The magnetic field generating unit is fixed around and contacts the annular outer wall. The magnetic ring is magnetic, has a ring body confining a ring opening, fixed to one of the annular inner wall and the annular end faces, and extending around a common axial line that extends through the annular inner wall. The ring opening is smaller than the annular inner wall in dimension on a plane perpendicular to the common axial line. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184003 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER-ACCESSIBLE MEDIUM FOR IN-VIVO TISSUE ABLATION AND/OR DAMAGE - Systems, methods and computer-accessible mediums can be provided that can establish particular parameters for electric pulses based on a characteristic(s) of the tissue(s), and control an application of the electric pulses to tissue(s) for a plurality of automatically controlled and separated time periods to ablate the tissue(s) through mediation of membrane potential and through inducing the cells through a plurality of charge—discharge cycles such that an electroporation of a majority of the tissue(s) is prevented or reduced. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184004 | FILTER CIRCUIT FOR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY SYSTEM - An ablation generator may include an input port for receiving a monitoring signal respective of tissue of the patient and an output port for providing the monitoring signal another device. A filtering circuit may be disposed between the input port and the output port, the filtering circuit configured to present a high impedance at one or more frequencies at or near which a mapping and navigation system associated with the ablation generator transmits a signal. The filtering circuit may additionally or alternatively be provided in a monitoring system or another component in an electrophysiology system. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184005 | SURGICAL SEALING TOOL - A surgical tool includes first and second arms including a finger ring on the back section of each arm. A spring is positioned between the back sections of the arms, with the spring urging the back sections of the arms away from each other. First and second jaws are located on the front section of the first and second arms, with first and second electrodes on the first and second jaws. An irrigation port is located on the first arm connected to an irrigation line leading to one or more irrigation fluid outlets in or adjacent to the first or second electrode. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184006 | ABLATION PROBE WITH DEPLOYABLE ELECTRODES - The present invention provides systems, devices and related methods for applying electric fields for cancerous cell destruction and tissue ablation. A method can include advancing an ablation probe into a patient; deploying a guide from the delivery member along a guide tissue penetration path, deploying an electrode from the guide along an electrode tissue penetration path, and establishing current flow within the target tissue. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184007 | FUNDUS BUMPER MECHANICAL REFERENCE FOR EASIER MECHANISM DEPLOYMENT - Intrauterine devices and methods for facilitating deployment thereof using a bumper are disclosed. In one embodiment, an intrauterine device comprises a structure including a first central support member and a deployment mechanism coupled to the first central support member. The intrauterine device further comprises a bumper positioned at a distal end of a second central support member and at a more distal position relative to a distal end of the structure so as to prevent the distal end of the structure from contacting the fundus of the uterus of a patient during deployment of the deployment mechanism. In another embodiment, the intrauterine device comprises a bumper coupled to the deployment mechanism and configured to move from a more distal to a more proximal position relative to a distal end of the structure. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184008 | CATHETER WITH IRRIGATED TIP ELECTRODE WITH POROUS SUBSTRATE AND HIGH DENSITY SURFACE MICRO-ELECTRODES - A catheter has a multifunctional “virtual” tip electrode with a porous substrate and a multitude of surface microelectrodes. The surface microelectrodes are in close proximity to each other and in a variety of configurations so as to sense tissue for highly localized intracardiac signal detection, and high density local electrograms and mapping. The porous substrate allows for flow of conductive fluid for ablating tissue. The surface microelectrodes can be formed via a metallization process that allows for any shape or size and close proximity, and the fluid “weeping” from the porous substrate provides more uniform irrigation in the form of a thin layer of saline. The delivery of RF power to the catheter tip is based on the principle of “virtual electrode,” where the conductive saline flowing through the porous tip acts as the electrical connection between the tip electrode and the heart surface. The substrate and the surface electrodes are constructed of MRI compatible materials so that the physician can conduct lesion assessment in real time during an ablation procedure. The surface electrodes include noble metals, including, for example, platinum, gold and combinations thereof. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184009 | HEMOSTASIS AND TRANSECTION OF TISSUE - A laparoscopic cautery instrument may include an elongate shaft, a handle coupled to the shaft and moveable with respect to the shaft, an insulation ring, and a monopolar cautery wire. A laparoscopic cautery instrument may include an elongate shaft, a handle coupled to the shaft and moveable with respect to the shaft, a monopolar cautery wire, and an electrical conductor. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184010 | FEEDBACK SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RENAL DENERVATION UTILIZING BALLOON CATHETER - A renal denervation system includes an ablation catheter and an inflation balloon. The renal denervation catheter is insertable into a renal artery to perform a renal denervation procedure. The inflation balloon is inflatable within the renal artery, wherein one of a blood pressure condition in the renal artery resulting from operation of the inflation balloon and a performance characteristic of the inflation balloon indicates efficacy of the renal denervation procedure. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184011 | DUAL CATHETER ABLATION SYSTEM - A dual catheter ablation system with an arterial catheter and a venous catheter and at least two magnetic elements, a first magnetic element placed in the arterial catheter and a second magnetic element placed in the venous catheter, where at least one of the arterial catheter or the venous catheter carries an ablating electrode. The first magnetic element has a predefined polarity and the second magnetic element has an opposite polarity with respect to the pre-defined polarity. A protective sheath is provided for enclosing the catheter pair, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element. The dual catheter ablation system is configured to be placed inside an anatomical region such that a target tissue is in between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, bringing the ablating electrode in close proximity to a target tissue. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184012 | METHODS FOR MONOPOLAR RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for monopolar neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field. Such monopolar neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, monopolar neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such monopolar neuromodulation is performed bilaterally. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184013 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING COPD AND EMPHYSEMA - A system and method enabling the receipt of image data of a patient, identification of one or more locations within the image data depicting symptoms of COPD, analyzing airways and vasculature proximate the identified locations; planning a pathway to the one or more locations, navigating an extended working channel to one of the locations, positioning a microwave ablation catheter proximate the location, and energizing the microwave ablation catheter to treat the locations depicting symptoms of COPD. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184014 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHEMICALLY COOLING AN ABLATION ANTENNA - A method of performing an ablation procedure includes inserting an antenna assembly into tissue and supplying energy thereto for application to tissue. The method also includes causing contact between a first material and at least one other material disposed within the antenna assembly to thermally regulate the antenna assembly. According to another embodiment, an ablation system includes an energy delivery assembly. A first chamber is defined within the energy delivery assembly and is configured to hold a first chemical. Another chamber is defined within the energy delivery assembly and is configured to hold at least one other chemical. The first chamber and the other chamber are configured to selectively and fluidly communicate with each other to cause contact between the first chemical and the at least one other chemical to cause an endothermic reaction and/or an exothermic reaction. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184015 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE VAGINAL CANAL AND RELEVANT EQUIPMENT - A device and method for the treatment of the vaginal canal by a laser beam, includes a vaginal canal wall retractor, associated to a system for directing the laser beam towards a wall of the vaginal canal. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184016 | System and Method of Managing Portable Laser Therapy Apparatus - Provided is a method of using a computer system to manage a remote laser emitting apparatus used in medical treatments, including the computer system receiving, through computer data communication, apparatus identification information associated with a remotely located laser emitting apparatus, and user identification information associated with a user of the laser emitting apparatus, the computer system storing the apparatus identification information and user identification information, the computer system correlating, in response to receiving data regarding a purchase of one or more treatment credits by the user, the purchased treatment credits to the laser emitting apparatus associated with the user, and the computer system communicating the purchased treatment credits to the laser emitting apparatus through computer data communication, wherein the purchased treatment credits authorize the laser emitting apparatus to perform a number of treatments corresponding to the purchased treatment credits. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184017 | A TREATMENT DEVICE FOR AREA AND LINE FRACTIONAL LASER TREATMENT - The invention provides a treatment device ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184018 | HANDPIECE LASER TREATMENT APPARATUS CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING LENGTH OF OPTICAL FIBER - The present invention relates generally to a handpiece laser treatment apparatus for treating an affected area by irradiating lasers thereto. More particularly, the present invention relates to a handpiece laser treatment apparatus capable of adjusting the drawn length of an optical fiber in which laser is irradiated. The handpiece laser treatment apparatus capable of adjusting the length of optical fiber according to the present invention comprises: a laser module for generating a laser; an optical fiber that is connected to the laser module so that the laser is irradiated to the outside; a main body in which the laser module is inserted and disposed in the inside and the optical fiber is projected forwardly; and a slider for adjusting the length of the optical fiber which is projected in front of the body. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184019 | Multiwavelength Surgical Laser - A multiwavelength laser-based intense light source is described having applications in incision, excision and ablation of soft tissues with minimal collateral tissue damage. The light source combines the output of a plurality of relatively low power laser sources, emitting radiation in the region of the electromagnetic spectrum bounded by approximately 350 nm to 450 nm, where the combined output may be coupled into a single fiber optic energy delivery device: a standard surgical probe. Spectral and spatial beam combining are used to produce an incoherent light source with relatively low average power at any given wavelength, but with high total power and superior M2 beam quality, targeting multiple chromophores in target tissue and tissue breakdown product chromophores for consistently high and target absorption without indiscriminant char interference throughout a surgical procedure. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184020 | LASER CATHETER WITH USE OF REFLECTED LIGHT AND FORCE INDICATION TO DETERMINE MATERIAL TYPE IN VASCULAR SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods for determining a type of a material in a region within a vascular system of a patient are provided. The determination is made after light has been reflected from the region after being supplied to the region from a light source by at least one optical fiber. The determination is made based on an analysis of the light reflected from the region and of a received at least one indication of a force applied to the material in the region by one or more of the at least one optical fiber. The indication of the force applied by the one or more of the at least one optical fiber is provided by at least one force sensor coupled to the at least one optical fiber. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184021 | LASER CATHETER WITH USE OF DETERMINED MATERIAL TYPE IN VASCULAR SYSTEM IN ABLATION OF MATERIAL - Apparatus and methods for ablating material in a region within a vascular system of a patient are provided. A determination of at least one of a type of material in the region and an indication of a distance to the material in the region is made based on at least one property of the region determined from light reflected from the region. Light from a light source is transmitted in at least one of a plurality of optical fibers based on the determination, and at least some of the transmitted light is received at a first emitter disposed along a length of a laser catheter proximate a distal end thereof. The first emitter radially transmits the at least some of the light from the length of the laser catheter so that the light impinges upon and ablates the material through an opening in the length of the laser catheter. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184022 | LASER-INDUCED PRESSURE WAVE EMITTING CATHETER SHEATH - The present disclosure relates generally to the use of medical devices for the treatment of vascular conditions. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices and methods for using laser-induced pressure waves created within a sheath to disrupt vascular blockages via the sheath and/or a tip at the end of the sheath. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184023 | LASER-INDUCED FLUID FILLED BALLOON CATHETER - The present disclosure relates generally to the use of medical devices for the treatment of vascular conditions. In particular, the present disclosure provides devices and methods for using laser-induced pressure waves to disrupt vascular blockages. The present disclosure not only provides devices and methods for using laser-induced pressure waves to disrupt vascular blockages, but the present disclosure also provides devices and method for assisting the guidewire in penetrating an occlusion, devices and method for using a sealable valve in the tip of the balloon catheter to reduce the overall size and diameter of the balloon catheter, thereby allowing the balloon catheter to penetrate smaller size blood vessels and devices and method that use stationary light absorbing material in lieu of and/or in combination of using liquid medium that flows into a balloon for a balloon catheter. Given the persistence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), there remains a need for improved therapeutic methods designed not only to reduce vascular blockages in the short term, but also to prevent future complications such as restenosis. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184024 | CleanSteth Disposable Stethoscope Cover - A stethoscope covers for protecting the patient from cross contamination between users. The cover includes a flexible thin plastic ring with a one inch opening, a top edge of 0.25″ with adhesive for the non-woven material to be attached. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184025 | Passive Catheter Identification And Self-Configuration System - In the present invention, a catheter identification system for providing information about one or more attributes of a catheter connectable to an electrophysiology (EP) recording or mapping system includes a catheter, a resistor network operably connected to the catheter, the resistor network including at least one identification resistor and an identification resistor measurement circuit operably connected to the catheter and configured to send an identification signal through the at least one resistor in the resistor network to retrieve an altered identification signal from the identification resistor, where the altered identification signal provides information on an attribute of the catheter. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184026 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING TRANSSKULL ACOUSTIC TREATMENT - Skull inhomogeneity may be quantified in accordance with the skull density measured in skull images acquired using a conventional imager; the quantified inhomogeneity may then be used to determine whether the patient is suitable for ultrasound treatment and/or determine parameters associated with the ultrasound transducer for optimizing transskull ultrasound treatment. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184027 | MAGNETIC EXCITATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A magnetic excitation system includes a magnetic excitation apparatus for generating a magnetic field, and an analyzing device including a detecting unit for detecting magnetic flux of the magnetic field, and a processing unit. The processing unit is configured to: determine a magnetic flux distribution associated with a target according to the magnetic flux; generate, according to the magnetic flux distribution, a simulated magnetic field distribution over the target before a magnetic induction needle is punctured into the target; and calculate, in real time, temperature and ablating range associated with the target based on the magnetic flux when the magnetic induction needle is punctured into the target. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184028 | Intracardiac Localization And Guidance System And Method - In the present invention, a system that has a navigation signal delivered by one of a signal or navigation catheter or treatment catheter as directed by a controller for detection by the other of the navigation catheter or the a treatment catheter to navigate the treatment catheter to a specific point or area of interest using the detected navigation signal is provided. The system is operable in a method to perform the above utilizing the mapping function of the electrophysiology mapping and/or recorder system to energize electrodes on either the navigation catheter or treatment catheter to direct the treatment catheter to the area, region or point of interest. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184029 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTIVE 3D IMAGING-GUIDED SINGLE-CELL MEASUREMENT - Systems and methods to facilitate automated image-guided experiments including in vivo electrophysiology and electroporation are disclosed. Exemplary systems and methods utilize three-dimensional image data to estimate coordinates of target cells and calculate a path for a probe to carry out an initial approaching toward a target location. Visualization and real-time image analysis is then employed to modify the path based on updated three-dimensional data of the probe location and target location, compensating displacement of target location due to the insertion of the probe into the tissue. Precise control of the probe then performs final approaching of the probe to the target location. This adaptive pipette positioning technique provides a platform for future advances in automated in vivo experiments. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184030 | HOLDING AND POSITIONING APPARATUS OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND/OR AN ENDOSCOPE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY AND A ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM - The invention describes a retaining and positioning device of a surgical instrument and/or of an endoscope for minimally invasive surgery, more particularly for use within a surgical robot system, including a first axis of rotation, around which a retaining element can be rotated. The first axis of rotation always intersects with a longitudinal axis of at least one surgical instrument and/or of an endoscope in a pivotal point by means of a thrust drive being attached to the retaining element, to which thrust drive an instrument drive unit can be rotatably arranged around the pivotal point. The instrument drive unit has a telescopic arrangement via which the surgical instrument can be moved in a translational manner along the longitudinal axis thereof by means of a guide arrangement in the body in such a manner that the longitudinal axis of the surgical instrument is variably adjustable relative to the telescopic arrangement. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184031 | DEVICE AND METHODS OF IMPROVING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY - A device to direct an endoscope to follow a surgical instrument during laparoscopic surgery, comprising an automated assistant mechanically interconnected to the endoscope, and at least one wireless transmitter with at least one operating key, where the wireless transmitter is in communication with a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is in communication with the wireless receiver and with the automated assistant. The automated assistant can load surgical instrument spatial locating software and automated assistant maneuvering software and can provide a visual onscreen depiction of the field of view, including any surgical instruments therein. Depression of an operating key selects an instrument, which is then automatically followed by the endoscope. The operating key can be attached to an instrument or can be freestanding. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184032 | CONFIGURABLE ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH VIRTUAL RAIL AND FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE - Systems and methods for moving or manipulating robotic arms are provided. A group of robotic arms are configured to form a virtual rail or line between the end effectors of the robotic arms. The robotic arms are responsive to outside force such as from a user. When a user moves a single one of the robotic arms, the other robotic arms will automatically move to maintain the virtual rail alignments. The virtual rail of the robotic arm end effectors may be translated in one or more of three dimensions. The virtual rail may be rotated about a point on the virtual rail line. The robotic arms can detect the nature of the contact from the user and move accordingly. Holding, shaking, tapping, pushing, pulling, and rotating different parts of the robotic arm elicits different movement responses from different parts of the robotic arm. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184033 | ROBOTIC INSTRUMENT DRIVEN ELEMENT - A surgical system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184034 | INSTRUMENT STERILE ADAPTER DRIVE INTERFACE - A surgical system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184035 | ACTUATOR INTERFACE TO INSTRUMENT STERILE ADAPTER - A surgical system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184036 | VARIABLE INSTRUMENT PRELOAD MECHANISM CONTROLLER - A surgical system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184037 | PRELOADED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INTERFACE - A surgical system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184038 | ROBOTIC SYSTEM - The invention relates to a robotic system for moving a shapeable instrument like a shapeable catheter within an object like a person. The system ( | 2016-06-30 |
20160184039 | SURGICAL END EFFECTORS HAVING ANGLED TISSUE-CONTACTING SURFACES - Surgical end effectors are disclosed having angled tissue-contacting surfaces. The end effectors may have a first jaw member that is movable relative to a second jaw member between an open position and a closed position. The first jaw member may have a first positively-angled tissue-contacting surface. The second jaw member may have a second positively-angled tissue-contacting surface. At least one of the jaw members may have at least one active electrode configured to deliver RF energy to tissue located between the first jaw member and the second jaw member when in the closed position. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184040 | CONTROL UNIT FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A control unit for a medical device is provided. The control unit includes a palm interface engageable by a palm of a hand, a restraint capable of elastically deforming to apply a restraining force to the dorsum of the hand and a finger interface engageable by one or more fingers of said hand. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184041 | Pop-Up Laminate Structures with Integrated Electronics - A multi-layer, super-planar laminate structure can be formed from distinctly patterned layers. The layers in the structure can include at least one rigid layer and at least one flexible layer; the rigid layer includes a plurality of rigid segments, and the flexible layer can extend between the rigid segments to serve as a joint. The layers are then stacked and bonded at selected locations to form a laminate structure with inter-layer bonds, and the laminate structure is flexed at the flexible layer between rigid segments to produce an expanded three-dimensional structure, wherein the layers are joined at the selected bonding locations and separated at other locations. A layer with electrical wiring can be included in the structure for delivering electric current to devices on or in the laminate structure. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184042 | FINGER-WORN ORAL PROCEDURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device and methods for making and using an oral procedure apparatus include a tubular member and a flange. The tubular member forms a lumen extending from a first end of the tubular member to a second end of the tubular member, the lumen having a lumen cross-section sized to admit a human finger extending through the lumen, the tubular member having a tubular cross-section sized to be admitted into a mouth of a patient, the tubular member formed from a material substantially resilient against a bite from the mouth of the patient. The flange is coupled to the first end of the tubular member, the flange having a flange cross-section sized larger than the mouth of the patient. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184043 | REVERSIBLE MULTIPLE USE DISPOSABLE TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE - A torque limiting device is disclosed, comprising a hollow body with an open proximal end and open distal end forming a handle, an internal wall bisecting said hollow body into a first and a second section on one side having torque limiting movable ramps, a rotatable head section affixed movably to the internal wall with bumps extended from the backside thereof, and a tool mounted to the front side whereby when rotated in a torque limiting direction, the at least one bump stop will pass over the ramp and the application of sufficient torque requirement of said device will depress the ramp, and allow the bump stop to pass over. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184044 | HEAD FIXING DEVICE FOR RADIOGRAPHY IMAGING AND X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM HAVING SAME - Disclosed are a head fixing device, which is applied to an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray generator and an X-ray detector for photographing an image of a head and supports a head of an examinee such that the head of the examinee is maintained at a photographing position in an aligned state, and an X-ray imaging system using the same. Here, the head fixing device supports the occipital region and the temporal region of the examinee, thereby aligning the head of the examinee in the photographing position and maintaining the position of the head. The head fixing device comprises: an occipital region support (occipital support portion) for supporting the back of the head to block movement toward the rear side of the head, and a temporal region support (temporal support portion) for blocking left/right movement of the head, wherein the temporal region support may be provided in the occipital region support or may be separated from the occipital region support. In general radiographic inspection and dental radiographic inspection, the present invention can effectively fix the position of the head and ensure a stable position, thereby minimizing the probability of or preventing the generation of an error during radiography and obtaining an image having a high diagnostic value. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184045 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF LOCAL ILLUMINATION PATCH CORD AND CORRESPONDING PATCH CORD - Present invention discloses a method of producing a local illumination patch cord and the corresponding patch cord, based on the technology of a multi-fiber optic cable, from the entrance of supplies till the final product—the local illumination patch cord. Among various available cables, none of those on which tests were carried out met the following final product requirements: flexibility, light efficiency, and decrease of factors affecting its resistance, namely the heat. In opposition to the current accessories available in the market, present invention decentralizes the thermal filter from the cable to the coupling, enabling heat dissipation before entering the illumination cable. Regarding the luminous efficiency, present invention defines a technique with a more effective manner of aggregating the multi-fibers of the cable, with significant savings in production times, and raises polishing quality to the highest level of light transmission. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184046 | SURGICAL TOOL LIGHTS - Surgical tools having a tool portion, a handle and a light are disclosed. The tool portion has a first connector that couples to a second connector on the handle. The light can illuminate the working end of the surgical tool. The light can be energized when the tool portion and the handle are coupled. A plurality of different types of tool portions can be coupled to the handle. Methods of using surgical tools having a light are also disclosed. | 2016-06-30 |
20160184047 | Surgical Site Indicator - A surgical site indicator for use in marking the location on a patient's body where a surgery is to be conducted. The surgical site indicator includes a bandage having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface includes indicia thereon to indicate that the bandage marks a surgical site. The lower surface includes an adhesive for securing the surgical site indicator onto a patient's body in a desired position. Further, the lower surface includes a marking substance that leaves an imprint or mark on the patient's body so that if the bandage is removed, the marking remains on the body part of the patient where the surgery will be conducted. In this way, the surgical site indicator helps to remind healthcare professionals of the surgery location to avoid any confusion and to help prevent mistakes from occurring. | 2016-06-30 |