32nd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220249191 | TAILORED LIGHT WINDOW TECHNIQUE FOR EYE SURGERY - A technique for illuminating an end of a surgical tool near a front of an eye. The technique avoids increased illumination of an operating room and challenges to the surgeon associated with such increased illuminating. Instead, a tailored window of light may be directed at the end of the surgical tool that is to be guided into the eye. This tailored window of light is of such minimal illumination or narrow monochromatic light that visual enhancement is provided without a resultant constriction to the surgeon's own eyes. Further, a cannula for receiving the end of the surgical instrument may also be visually enhanced with similar fluorescent light. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249192 | Methods and Apparatus for Coupling an Optical Input to an Illumination Device - A surgical illumination apparatus comprises a fiber optic input, and illuminated surgical instrument, and an optical coupling bracket for coupling the fiber optic input to the illuminated surgical instrument. The coupling bracket comprises an elongate frame having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel extending therebetween, wherein the central channel is sized to receive and support optical fibers of the fiber optic input. The proximal end of the bracket is coupled to the fiber optic input, and the distal end of the bracket is coupled to an illumination element of the illuminated surgical instrument. The apparatus may further comprise a shroud disposed around the illumination element that is coupled to the bracket. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249193 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING AUGMENTED REALITY IN A DISPLAY OF A TELEOPERATIONAL SYSTEM - A system comprises a processor and a memory having computer readable instructions stored thereon. The computer readable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the system to display a surgical environment image. The surgical environment image includes a virtual control element for controlling a component of a surgical system. The virtual control element includes a real-time image of the component of the surgical system in the surgical environment image. The computer readable instructions also cause the system to display an image of a body part of a user used to interact with the virtual control element, receive a gesture of the body part of the user in a predetermined motion via a gesture based input device, and adjust a setting of the component of the surgical system based on the received gesture. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249194 | A MEDICAL RETRIEVAL DEVICE - A medical retrieval device includes an elongated hollow shaft extending from a proximal shaft end to a distal shaft end, and an operating element forming a proximal end and a distal end and being movable in the hollow shaft between a retracted position and an extended position. The medical retrieval device further comprises a plurality of basket-wires extending from a proximal wire end to a distal wire end, where the basket-wires are joined at the distal wire end and are fixed at the proximal wire end to the distal end of the operating element. The distance L | 2022-08-11 |
20220249195 | VIDEO ARCHITECTURE AND FRAMEWORK FOR COLLECTING SURGICAL VIDEO AT SCALE - The present invention is a foundational video architecture and a framework for collecting surgical video at an enterprise scale. It enables hospitals to ingest, manage, and fully utilize patient surgical video within the hospital and to share video with designated users outside of the hospital. It is a passive solution that automatically records video during surgery and provides key clips post surgery. It stores video to the cloud and integrates videos to the patient's Electronic Health Record (EHR). | 2022-08-11 |
20220249196 | DEVICES, APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING CLEANING OF AN IMAGING ELEMENT OF AN IMAGING DEVICE - Embodiments of the disclosures made herein are directed to devices, apparatuses, systems and methods for facilitating cleaning of an imaging element of imaging devices used with robotic systems. Devices, apparatuses, systems and methods in accordance with the disclosures made herein provide a lens cleaning device configured to perform one or more cleaning events to remove contaminating matter from an imaging element (e.g., lens) of an imaging device (e.g., a laparoscope). In preferred embodiments, such devices, apparatuses, systems and methods are adapted specifically for facilitating in-vivo cleaning of an imaging element of imaging devices that are used with robotic surgical systems. Advantageously, embodiments of such robotic surgical system implementations enable a surgeon to readily resolve sub-optimal visualization of the surgical field during robotic (e.g., laparoscopic) surgical procedures. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249197 | CLEANING DEVICE FOR SURGICAL TOOL - The present disclosure relates to a cleaning device system for a surgical tool. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to a novel and advantageous cleaning device system for a laparoscope. The cleaning device system includes a cleaning device, a module, and a control pad. The cleaning device includes a shaft and a nozzle for directing irrigation fluid and drying fluid towards an end of the surgical tool. The module may be a self-contained unit holding saline for cleaning, CO2 for drying, and a battery for powering the system. The cleaning device may be a retrofit device for an existing laparoscope or may be incorporated into a new laparoscope. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249198 | ENABLING SECURE DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM AND SURGICAL TOOLS VIA NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) - In this patent disclosure, various embodiments of using near-field communication (NFC) to facilitate secure data exchange between a robotic surgical system and a surgical tool attached onto the robotic surgical system are disclosed. In one aspect, a process for enabling secure data exchange between a robotic surgical system and a surgical tool begins by detecting a coupling of the surgical tool onto the robotic surgical system. The process next establishes a NFC link between a first NFC module embedded in the robotic surgical system and a second NFC module embedded in the surgical tool. The process then determines whether the surgical tool is authenticated to the robotic surgical system via the NFC link. Next, in response to the authentication of the surgical tool, the process establishes secure data exchange between the robotic surgical system and the surgical tool. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249199 | MATRICES FOR DENTAL RESTORATION - A dental matrix includes an outwardly extending column, which is engaged by an instrument, allowing the dentist to move the instrument and maneuver the matrix into position on the operative tooth to create a cavity for the veneer. The cavity is filled with curable material, which is cured by light, such as ultraviolet light, and once curing is complete, the matrix is removed from the tooth, which now has the veneer formed thereon. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249200 | Improved Lip And Cheek Extender - The invention relates to a covering device for covering the lips and labial angles and for holding the lips, cheeks and labial angles away from the rows of teeth in the mouth of a patient which comprises an elastic lip clamping element for external contact with the mouth opening, at least one elastic vestibular clamping element for inserting into the oral vestibule of the mouth of the patient and a film connecting the clamping elements, wherein the clamping elements are arranged along two opposite end regions of the film such that the inserted covering device is open towards the mouth cavity, wherein the vestibular clamping element comprises at least one section which extends in the sagittal direction anterior to the vestibular fold when the covering device is inserted. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249201 | DASHBOARD FOR VISUALIZING ORTHODONTIC METRICS DURING SETUP DESIGN - A method for evaluating intermediate and final setups for orthodontic treatment. The method includes receiving intermediate and final setups, where each setup is a digital representation of a state of teeth at a particular stage of orthodontic treatment. Scores are computed based upon metrics related to at least some of the states represented by the corresponding setups, and the scores provide an indication of a validity of the corresponding states. The metrics along with an indication of the corresponding scores are displayed in a dashboard in order to provide a visual evaluation of the validity of the setups. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249202 | MULTIPLE BONE DENSITY DISPLAYING METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING IMPLANT PROCEDURE PLAN, AND IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE THEREFOR - Disclosed are a multiple bone displaying method for establishing an implant procedure plan, and an image processing device therefor. A multiple bone density displaying method according to one embodiment comprises, during the establishment of an implant procedure plan, the steps of: generating a virtual bone density display area centered with respect to an implanted fixture in a dental image, so as to overlay same on the fixture position; analyzing the bone density corresponding to the bone density display area; and displaying the analyzed bone density as color information in the bone density display area. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249203 | MULTILAYER DENTAL APPLIANCES AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A dental appliance for positioning a patient's teeth includes a removable orthodontic tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to directly receive at least some of the patient's teeth and apply a resilient positioning force to the patient's teeth. The appliance includes a hard polymer layer having a hard polymer layer elastic modulus disposed between a first soft polymer layer having a first soft polymer layer elastic modulus and a second soft polymer layer having a second soft polymer layer elastic modulus. The hard polymer layer elastic modulus is greater than each of the first soft polymer layer elastic modulus and the second soft polymer layer elastic modulus. At least one of the first soft polymer layer and the second soft polymer layer has a flexural modulus of greater than about 35,000 psi. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249204 | Mouth Guard System and Method of Use - The present invention relates generally to the field of mouthguards. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mouth guard system and method of use. The system is primarily comprised of a kit, at least one mouthguard, a mobile application and a method of use. The mouthguard of the system is preferably manufactured from a rigid, transparent, BPA-free material and can be worn during sleep to correct malocclusion to improve and prevent postural dysfunction, tensions headaches and other body ailments. The method of use further involves using a mold to create a custom mouthguard for a user, wherein the user can then wear the mouthguard and track postural changes induced by the mouthguard via a mobile application. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249205 | Detachable Orthodontic Bracket And Wire System - A detachable orthodontic bracket and wire system includes bracket bases, brackets, and an arch wire for guiding alignment of teeth. The bracket bases are positioned on a lingual surface and/or a facial surface of the teeth. Each bracket base includes a first surface, a second surface, and at least one first interlocking element. The first surface is rigidly attached to the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The second surface opposes the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The first interlocking element is attached to and positioned in a direction substantially perpendicular to or parallel to the second surface of each bracket base. The brackets include at least second interlocking element that interlocks with the first interlocking element. The arch wire is inserted through a slot channel of each bracket. The bracket and the arch wire are infused and rigidly anchored within enclosing layers. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249206 | METHODS FOR SCANNING WITHOUT REQUIRING REMOVAL OF A TEMPORARY HEALING ABUTMENT - Methods of taking a scan of a patient's oral cavity without requiring removal of a healing cap coupled within the implant in the subgingival void. The method may include providing an anatomical healing cap received within the subgingival void of a given tooth position, where the anatomical healing cap is coupled into an implant in the void. A scanning body or an impression post is inserted into an open end (e.g., the hollow core) of the anatomical healing cap, in-situ, with the anatomical healing cap positioned in the subgingival void, and the implant thereunder (or thereover for a maxillary tooth position). The scanning body or impression post is used as a reference in making the impression or scan. Because this is done without requiring removal of the healing cap, further collapse of the gingival tissue surrounding the void is prevented. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249207 | IMPROVED SELF-TAPPING DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant includes an implant body extending along a longitudinal axis between a crown end and an apical end, the implant body having a core along which a helical thread extends with at least one thread, the core being tapered towards the apical end on at least one section of the length of the dental implant. At least two tapping grooves are arranged in the thread. The grooves interrupt the thread, so that the thread includes a series of consecutive thread arcs. Each thread arc has an apical surface oriented towards the apical end of the dental implant, and a crown surface oriented towards the crown end of the dental implant. A peripheral lateral surface connects the apical surface and the crown surface of the thread arc. In at least one section of the dental implant in which the core is tapered, at least one thread arc has a radial offset. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249208 | Threadless Dental Implant, System Including a Threadless Dental Implant, and Method of Attachment of a Threadless Dental Implant - A dental implant system having a jaw bone anchor forming a hollow structure including an expandable wall arranged axi-symmetrically around a central axis having an outer surface and an inner surface, the expandable wall having a plurality of openings, the inner surface arranged axi-symmetric to the central axis and defining a tapered open inner area, the expandable wall configured to be radially expanded away from the central axis, and an attachment element arranged at a jaw-bone facing section of the jaw bone anchor, and a dental abutment for attachment to the jaw bone anchor via the attachment element, a jaw-bone facing section of the dental abutment having an exterior shape that is complementary to the tapered open inner area formed by the inner surface of the expandable wall. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249209 | ORAL SCANNER - An oral scanner including a heating element, a reflecting element and a temperature difference generating element is provided. The temperature difference generating element has a high temperature end and a low temperature end. The high temperature end is connected to the reflecting element to heat the reflecting element, and the low temperature end is connected to the heating element to cool the heating element. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249210 | COSMETIC DENTAL STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - A removable cosmetic dental structure and a method of fabricating the removable cosmetic dental structure is provided. The removable cosmetic dental structure includes a removable veneer body, having a front side and a rear side, sized to cover at least a portion of a facial surface of a tooth structure. The front side of the removable veneer body is shaped to resemble a tooth surface and the rear side of the removable veneer body covers the facial surface of the tooth structure. The removable cosmetic dental structure further includes one or more magnetic layers integrated on the rear side of the removable veneer body. The magnetic layers are configured to hold the removable veneer body to the facial surface of the tooth structure. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249211 | TREATMENT APPARATUS FOR TREATING PERI-IMPLANTITIS - The present invention provides a treatment apparatus ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249212 | ORAL IRRIGATOR WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTION - The present disclosure is directed to mechanisms for oral irrigator fluid channels which provide back flow prevention. The oral irrigator comprises: an irrigator tip; a tether having a first end and a second end, a third channel arranged between the first end and the second end, where the first end of the tether is in fluid communication with the second channel; a reservoir containing a fluid, the reservoir in fluid communication with a pump, the pump in fluid communication with the third channel and the second end of the tether; and an arrowhead check valve comprising a resilient element and an elastic head element, the arrowhead check valve arranged within the first channel, the second channel, or the third channel. The irrigator tip comprises: a nozzle comprising a first channel; and a handle comprising a second channel in fluid communication with the first channel. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249213 | TOOTH CLEANING DEVICE - A tooth cleaning device includes a main body, a cleaning head extending out of the main body, and a camera unit. An upper end of the main body is provided with an inclined portion that is inclined downward and rearward. The camera unit is mounted to the inclined portion. An ultrasonic transducer is mounted to the inclined portion. The cleaning head is connected to the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic transducer is rotatably connected to the main body. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249214 | Oral Hygiene System for Compliance Monitoring and Tele-Dentistry System - Oral hygiene monitoring system is disclosed to track motion and orientation of an oral hygiene device. The control system may process data output from a motion sensor to determine position and orientation of an oral hygiene device with respect to a user's mouth. In some examples, the system may use machine learning techniques to identify position and orientation, brush stroke type, and other specific actions. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249215 | CURING LIGHT WITH ROTATIONAL BEARING - A bearing for use with curing lights provides a secure mounting structure for curing light emitter heads while allowing rotation of the same about an axis defined by the curing light handpiece and its connection structure. The bearing allows for the curing light emitter head to rotate fully about the axis while allowing light to pass therethrough for the purpose of curing materials during a procedure. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249216 | ENDODONTIC FILE CLIP FOR AN APEX LOCATOR - The present invention relates to an endodontic file clip ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249217 | Dental Medicament Applicator - A dental medicament applicator is disclosed. In one embodiment, a retention device is sized for insertion at a dental site, such as an interproximal site. The retention device includes a body and at least one matrix within the body containing a topical substance, such as a fluoride-containing chemical agent, silver diamine fluoride, or a peptide-based chemical agent, for example. One or two wings may be selectively separably coupled to respective ends of the body. The body, in response to being physically affixed to the dental site, delivers the topical substance at a controlled rate to the dental site. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249218 | FOOLPROOF PERIODONTAL SULCUS BRUSH AND INTRASULCULAR MEDICAMENT APPLICATOR AND METHOD OF USE - According to an exemplary embodiment, a foolproof periodontal sulcus brush and intrasulcular medicament applicator, having one or two heads, for use in a variety of humans and animals, and its method of use, may be shown and described. The foolproof periodontal sulcus brush and intrasulcular medicament applicator can have offset heads and bristle areas, and include multiple curves of a neck portion—to provide improved access and cleaning ability, and may be separable or combined with toothbrush and/or other oral care brush elements or components, including a motorized or manual handle. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249219 | BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA TREATMENT DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment device. The benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment device includes: anchor assemblies including a first anchor arranged at the outer surface of the prostate gland, which obstructs the prostatic urethra, a second anchor arranged inside the prostate gland to be opposed to the first anchor, and a ligature connecting the first anchor and the second anchor with each other so that the second anchor compresses the prostate tissue to secure the opening of the prostatic urethra; and a sheath inserted into the urethra and having a needle, which guides the anchor assembly to be deployed at the prostate gland. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249220 | MODIFIED TRABECULAR METAL SUTURE ANCHOR IMPLANT - An anchor device for attaching suture material to bone includes a body portion having a first end and a second end. The body portion includes a trabecular mesh core that at least partially defines a central bore between the first end and the second end. The trabecular mesh core includes a plurality of openings configured to receive/allow/facilitate bone growth through the trabecular mesh core. The body portion also includes at least one thread extending spirally along an exterior of the trabecular mesh core. The anchor device further includes a post at least partially positioned within the central bore and rotatably coupled to the body portion, wherein the post comprises a fork extending from the second end of the body portion and configured to attach soft tissue to the bone using the suture material. The body portion and the post are additively manufactured from a biocompatible material. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249221 | METHODS FOR TISSUE PASSIVATION - One aspect of the invention provides a method of preventing or reducing stenosis in a subject. The method includes implanting a passivated graft comprising vein into an artery. The implanting of the graft replaces and/or bypasses a diseased segment of the artery. The passivated grail including vein is prepared by exposing the exterior surface of the passivated graft comprising vein to a tissue structure stabilizing agent (“TSSA”) under conditions sufficient to promote cross-linking of proteins within the vein. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249222 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLURALITY OF IMPLANTS FROM A PREVIOUSLY REMOVED HUMAN OR ANIMAL CORNEA - The invention concerns a cutting process for producing a plurality of implants from a previously removed human or animal cornea, wherein the process comprises the following steps:
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20220249223 | HIGH DEFINITION AND EXTENDED DEPTH OF FIELD INTRAOCULAR LENS - Disclosed are systems, devices, and methods that overcome limitations of lOLs at least by providing a phakic or aphakic IOL that provides correction of defocus and astigmatism, decreases higher-order monochromatic and chromatic aberrations, and provides an extended depth of field to improve vision quality. The IOL includes a virtual aperture integrated into the IOL. The construction and arrangement permit optical rays which intersect the virtual aperture and are widely scattered across the retina, causing the light to be virtually prevented from reaching detectable levels on the retina. The virtual aperture helps remove monochromatic and chromatic aberrations, yielding high-definition retinal images. For a given definition of acceptable vision, the depth of field is increased over a larger diameter optical zone IOL. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249224 | INTRAOCULAR LENS, METHOD FOR DESIGNING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is an intraocular lens including a lens body having a back surface disposed on a retinal side and a front surface disposed on a corneal side, wherein an entire back surface is shaped in such a way as to protrude from a peripheral edge of the back surface toward the retinal side in a direction of an optical axis, in a shape of a truncated cone, and the front surface has any of the following shapes (i) to (iii);
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20220249225 | PROSTHESIS FOR ATRAUMATICALLY GRASPING INTRALUMENAL TISSUE AND METHODS OF DELIVERY - A prosthesis can comprise an expandable frame, a plurality of distal anchors and a plurality of proximal anchors. The anchors can extend outwardly from the frame. The frame can be configured to radially expand and contract for deployment within a body cavity. The frame and anchors can have one of many different shapes and configurations. For example, when the frame is in an expanded configuration, the frame can have a larger cross-sectional dimension in a middle portion of the frame and a smaller cross-sectional dimension in a proximal portion and a distal portion of the frame, wherein the middle portion is between the proximal and distal portions. As another example, the anchors can have looped ends, the entire anchor may loop out from the frame. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249226 | Stentless Biopolymer Heart Valve Replacement Capable of Living Tissue Regeneration - A template for a valve construct for replacement of at least one of a mitral valve and a tricuspid valve includes at least an anterior leaflet portion and at least a posterior leaflet portion, each leaflet portion having a proximal edge, a distal edge, and side edges extending between the proximal edge and the distal edge. The template further includes a plurality of substantially straight elongated chordae portions each having a proximal end connected to the distal edge of one of the at least two leaflet portions and a distal end extending therefrom and one or more papillary muscle head portions formed at a commissure between distal ends of at least two of the plurality of chordae portions. A total width of the leaflet portions of the template is substantially equal to a circumference of a native annulus of a heart valve. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249227 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE LEAFLET ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A leaflet assembly for a prosthetic heart valve is disclosed. As one example, a method includes: forming a plurality of leaflet sub-assemblies, each including a leaflet and a skirt and formed by placing the skirt on one side of the leaflet such that the skirt extends along a curved cusp edge portion and two commissure tabs of the leaflet, folding two end portions of the skirt around corresponding commissures tabs, stitching each folded end portion to a corresponding commissure tab to form a respective half commissure portion, and stitching the skirt to the cusp edge portion and forming the leaflet assembly by pairing each half commissure portion of each leaflet sub-assembly with a half commissure portion of another leaflet sub-assembly to form a plurality of pairs of adjacent half commissure portions, and for each pair, stitching the adjacent half commissure portions to each other to form a commissure. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249228 | TRICUSPID REGURGITATION CONTROL DEVICES FOR ORTHOGONAL TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a heart valve regurgitation drum and optional closure disk and/or tubular stent to manage and provide levels of intentional regurgitation within an orthogonally delivered transcatheter prosthetic heart valve having a first inner flow control component/valve, a second inner regurgitation control component, and an outer annular support frame having compressible wire cells that facilitate folding flat along the z-axis and compressing the valve vertically along the y-axis, or orthogonally to the central axis of the flow control component, allowing a very large diameter valve to be delivered and deployed to the tricuspid valve from the inferior vena cava or superior vena cava, or trans-atrially to the mitral valve, the valve having a height of about 5-60 mm and a diameter of about 25-80 mm, without requiring an oversized diameter catheter and without requiring delivery and deployment from a catheter at an acute angle of approach. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249229 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - A handle for a prosthetic heart valve delivery apparatus includes a housing, a motorized mechanism, and a holding mechanism. The housing is configured to be hand-held by a user and includes a distal opening. The motorized mechanism is disposed within the housing and is configured to be releasably coupled to a proximal end portion of a first shaft of the prosthetic heart valve delivery apparatus. When actuated, the motorized mechanism is configured to rotate the first shaft relative to the housing. The holding mechanism is disposed inside the housing and is configured to engage a proximal end portion of a second shaft of the prosthetic heart valve delivery apparatus such that the second shaft is axially and rotationally fixed relative to the housing, and the first shaft extends through the second shaft. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249230 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An expandable prosthetic valve for implantation within a native mitral valve may be provided. The prosthetic valve may include an expandable valve body having an atrial end, a ventricular end opposite the atrial end, and an intermediate portion extending between the atrial end and the ventricular end. The valve body may include a plurality of struts intersecting at junctions. The prosthetic valve may also include a plurality of tissue anchoring legs extending from junctions within the intermediate portion of the valve body. At least one of the tissue anchoring legs may have a cross-sectional area which is larger by at least 20% than a cross-sectional area of a strut extending between the at least one tissue anchoring leg and an adjacent tissue anchoring leg. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249231 | Annuloplasty Ring For Receiving A Replacement Valve - An annuloplasty ring including elastic features that make the ring optimal for receiving a subsequent prosthetic valve via a “Valve In Ring Procedure.” The elastic features provide a squeezing force on the native valve annulus that both ensures coaptation of the native valve leaflets and also prevents paravalvular leakage around a subsequently-placed prosthetic valve. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249232 | IMPLANTING GRAFTS TO VALVE LEAFLETS FOR CARDIAC PROCEDURES - Described herein are methods and apparatus for implanting grafts to leaflets for cardiac procedures that are performed minimally-invasively while the heart is beating. The graft elongates, reinforces, and patches the leaflet. In certain disclosed examples, the graft is secured to the atrium or ventricle side of the leaflet with an artificial cord implanted on an edge of the graft to improve coaptation. In some disclosed examples, the graft is secured to both leaflets to enable an edge-to-edge procedure similar to the Alfieri technique. Some examples of the disclosed methods including introducing the graft into the ventricle and guiding it into place using artificial cords previously implanted in the leaflet. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249233 | Testicular Implant Device and Method - A testicular implant device and method is provided. The testicular implant device comprises a generally spherical, hollow body configured to be implanted within a scrotum and a cavity sized to receive a testis. The spherical, hollow body has one or more layers of net sheeting, which provides structural rigidity to the implant and facilitates suturing of the implant to the patient. The cavity also has a cavity edge, which defines a means of ingress into the cavity. The method comprises the steps of administering one or more anesthetic agents to a patient having at least one testis and a scrotum; cutting an at least 1.5-inch longitudinal incision in the scrotum to expose the tunica vaginalis; cutting an at least 1.5-inch longitudinal incision in the tunica vaginalis; providing a testicular implant having a generally spherical, hollow body and one or more layers of net sheeting; placing the testicular implant over the at least one testis; closing the at least 1.5-inch longitudinal incision in the tunica vaginalis; connecting the testicular implant to the tunica vaginalis; and closing the scrotum. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249235 | SLEEVE ELEMENT TO BE PLACED ON A NECK OF A PROSTHETIC HIP OR SHOULDER IMPLANT - The invention provides a sleeve element ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249236 | CUSTOMIZED IMPLANT AND METHOD - A system configured to design a customized implant includes a cutting tool, a tracker, and design software. The cutting tool is configured to resect bone from an anatomical bone along a cutting path, thereby creating a contoured bone surface. The tracker is configured to track at least a portion of the cutting path and store the at least a portion of the cutting path in a memory. The design software is configured to design an implant having a contoured implant surface that matches the contoured bone surface based at least in part on the stored cutting path. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249237 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTE HAVING HOLES - Provided is a method of manufacturing a bone grafting substitute having a hole. The method of manufacturing a bone grafting substitute having a hole includes a biodegradable polymer preparation operation of preparing biodegradable polymer; a molding material preparation operation of preparing a molding material by mixing the biodegradable polymer with a bone material; a molding material injection operation of injecting the molding material into a hole forming mold for molding a bone grafting substitute having a hole; and a bone grafting substitute having a hole molding operation of drying the molding material injected into the hole forming mold at a predetermined temperature. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249238 | JOINT IMPLANT FOR ADMINISTERING A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT - A joint implant component ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249239 | RESURFACING IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OSTEOCHONDRAL DEFECTS - Exemplary arthroplasty systems and methods involve the implantation of a first implant having a convex bearing surface portion and a subchondral surface portion, and a second implant having a concave bearing surface portion and a subchondral surface portion, where the implants are configured for implantation into a joint of a patient to treat an osteochondral defect therein. The joint may be a knee joint, a shoulder joint, a hip joint, an ankle joint, a first metatarsal-phalangeal joint, or the like. In exemplary embodiments, the joint is a knee joint, the first implant is a femoral implant, and the second implant is a tibial implant. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249240 | BEARING COMPONENT FOR ARTIFICIAL KNEE JOINT - Proposed is a bearing component for an artificial knee joint, the bearing component including a body part, whose plane shape is oval, having an indentation portion formed by depressing a posterior center to a predetermined depth toward a center of the body part, a protruding portion protruding from an upper surface of the body part and introduced into an opening of a femoral component, a coupling portion provided on a lower surface of the body part, and having an engagement surface of a certain height to form a step difference with an outer circumferential surface of the body part, the engagement surface being formed on left and right sides of the coupling portion, and being not formed on an indentation surface, and a fastening portion having a plurality of coupling protrusions formed in a portion where the engagement surface of the coupling portion is not formed. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249241 | REVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHESIS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed is a prosthetic joint assembly for joining a humerus bone to a scapula bone, comprising a humeral component adapted for engagement with said humerus bone and a concave dish; a scapular component adapted for engagement with said scapula bone and a convex surface adapted to engage said concave dish; wherein when said components are implanted and engaged in a rest position said prosthetic center of rotation is displaced in a direction that is inferior and medial relative to a natural center of rotation and said humerus bone is displaced in a direction that is inferior relative to said natural center of rotation. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249242 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT AND DEVICE FOR INSERTING AN INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An intervertebral implant has a hollow space formed within the implant and accessible through an elongate opening extending through a recessed portion of the side wall, and the hollow space is shaped to receive an engagement portion of a drive shaft of an insertion tool; and the intervertebral implant includes at least two guiding surfaces facing each other and being configured for sliding engagement by a portion of a sleeve of the insertion tool movably holding the drive shaft. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249243 | INTERSPINOUS IMPLANT AND ASSOCIATED IMPLANTATION ANCILLARY - An interspinous implant includes an implant body extending along a longitudinal axis and having, in succession: a rear part having a rear end, and a central part shaped to extend between two spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae, the central part extending the rear part. The implant further includes a front part extending the central part, in the opposite direction from the rear part, and tapering down to a front end of streamlined shape. The implant body has an anterior face intended to face toward the vertebrae and in which there is formed an anterior groove of curvilinear shape, extending from the rear end as far as the front end in a curvilinear direction, to accept at least a portion of an implantation prong of an implantation ancillary. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249244 | INTERVERTEBRAL PROSTHESIS - An intervertebral prosthesis for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes an upper plate, a lower plate and a core. The core is retained between the upper and lower plates by a retention feature in the form of central projections on the plates and a corresponding opening in the core. The retention feature is designed to allow the plates to slide over the upper and lower surfaces of the core in the anterior/posterior direction and in the lateral direction and to allow the plates to rotate with respect to each other and the core. The retention feature is also designed to prevent contact between the first and second plates during sliding movement of the plates over the core. Each central projection has a diameter that is smaller than a smallest diameter of a central opening of the core. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249245 | STABILIZING VERTEBRAE WITH ARTICULATING IMPLANTS - A bone joint spacer has two endplates which have a bone engaging surface on one side, and ramps extending from an opposite side. A shaft has a threaded end, and another end which has ramp followers which mate with the endplate ramps of both endplates. A collar slides over the threaded end of the shaft, and also has ramp followers which mate with the endplate ramps of both endplates. A nut threads onto the end of the shaft and pushes the collar towards the ramp followers of the shaft. This movement causes the ramp followers to slide the ramp followers of the collar and the shaft against the endplate ramps, pushing the endplates apart. Two of these spacers can be combined by a link plate so that the spacers can be aligned or curved into a U-shape to be inserted into the body and positioned between bony surfaces, respectively. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249246 | SPLIT INSERTION-TYPE INTERVERTEBRAL CAGE - Provided is a cage to be inserted into vertebrae. The cage configured to reduce a risk of organs, muscles, and nerves being injured during an insertion surgery process and to allow the insertion surgery process to be easily performed. To this end, the present invention provides a cage including a leading insertion portion which is inserted from the front of vertebrae to be in position between the vertebrae and a following insertion portion which is coupled to one surface of the leading insertion portion to be in position between the vertebrae. According to the present invention, there are effects of reducing a risk of organs, muscles, and nerves being injured during a surgery process of inserting the cage, facilitating the surgery process of inserting the cage, reducing post-surgery side effects by stably fixing the cage, and reducing a surgery time to reduce a burden to a patient. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249247 | RADIALLY EXPANDABLE SPINAL INTERBODY DEVICE AND IMPLANTATION TOOL - A spinal interbody device includes a base link comprising a first end and a second end, the base link including a cutout extending through the base link between the first end and the second end; a linkage including a first link having a first end coupled to the first end of the base link and a second end, the first link including a first aperture extending through the first link and defining a first longitudinal axis; and a second link having a first end coupled to the second end of the first link and a second end coupled to the second end of the base link, the second link including a second aperture extending through the second link and defining a second longitudinal axis. The base link and the first and second links define top and bottom surfaces configured to engage adjacent portions of bone, and first and second sides extending between the top and bottom surfaces. When the linkage is movable relative to the base link between a collapsed position and an expanded position, wherein when in the expanded position, an unobstructed line of sight is provided through the cutout and the first aperture along the first longitudinal axis and through the cutout and the second aperture along the second longitudinal axis. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249248 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREOPERATIVE PLANNING FOR TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY - Planning tools for surgery, particularly for THA, are provided. Images of musculoskeletal structure of a patient (e.g. associated with respective planes and in a same or different functional position) may be displayed together and via co-registration and spatial transformations, 3D implants or other objects may be rendered and overlaid in a same position correctly with respect to each image. The 3D implant may be fit (e.g. via handles or automatically using image processing) to an existing implant in the patient and moved to other positions, for example, to measure the existing position or plan for an initial or new position. Measures may be represented with respect to various planes associated with the respective image and/or with respect to an existing implant. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249249 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT AUGMENTS - Systems, methods and devices for providing orthopedic implant augments are provided which have fastener locking mechanisms. The augments include a surface for mating with an implant component and a surface for interfacing with a patient's bone. The fastener locking mechanisms are aligned such that the augment may be locked in a variety of orientations while maintaining close contact with both an implant and a patient's bone. The alignment of the locking mechanisms provides variability and adjustability to the augment to address a variety of bone anatomies and requirements. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249250 | Implant Delivery Device - An implant delivery device may include an implant holding portion proximate the distal end, the implant holding portion being configured to retain a sheet-like implant during implantation of the implant. In addition, the implant holding portion may be configured to receive the implant with a fixed implant supporting flange member configured to support the implant on one side, and a movable implant supporting flange member. The movable implant supporting flange member may be configured to be slidable between a distal position and a proximal position, wherein, in the distal position, the movable implant supporting flange member and secures the implant against the fixed implant supporting flange member, and in the proximal position, the movable implant supporting flange member is withdrawn from the distal end of the implant delivery device, thus enabling release of the implant. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249251 | IMPACTION CRADLE - An impaction cradle ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249252 | BONE PREPARATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system and method for improving installation of a prosthesis which may include assembly of a modular prosthesis. Devices include prosthesis installation tools, prosthesis assembly tools, site preparation systems, and improved power tools used in implant site preparation, the tools including a secondary motion that preferably includes an ultrasonic vibration. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249253 | SYSTEM FOR GUIDING INTERBODY SPACER BETWEEN VERTEBRAL BODIES - A system for treating a spinal disease by placement of an interbody spacer between vertebrae comprises a horizontally curved interbody spacer and a guiding tool. The interbody spacer includes a pair of contact surfaces for contact with the vertebrae, a convex ventral surface that connects the contact surfaces, and a concave dorsal surface that connects the contact surfaces. The interbody spacer includes an engagement portion, located along the direction in which the interbody spacer is curved, in the ventral surface and/or the dorsal surface. The guiding tool for guiding the interbody spacer to a predetermined position between the vertebrae includes, on a distal end, a guide rail portion to be fitted into one of the engagement portions. The radius of curvature of the guide rail portion in plan view is substantially the same as the radius of curvature of the ventral surface or the dorsal surface of the interbody spacer. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249254 | HIP ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS - Apparatus and method of removing a liner attached to an implanted acetabular shell. A surgical site is accessed where the acetabular shell has already been implanted into a patient. A rim plate having a through opening is placed over the acetabular shell. A pilot hole is then drilled into the attached liner through the opening in the placed rim plate. After the drilling, the rim plate is removed to expose the drilled hole. A removal tool is inserted into the drilled pilot hole. The attached liner is then disengaged from the implanted acetabular shell with the inserted removal tool. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249255 | ASSEMBLIES FOR DETERMINING HEIGHT AND ANGLE OF AN INTERVERTEBRAL DEVICE - An assembly for determining height and angle of an intervertebral device to be implanted in an intervertebral space. The assembly comprises a sizing instrument ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249256 | TRIAL NECK AND METHOD - A trial neck for hip surgery and a method of attaching a trial neck to a femoral canal implement. The trial neck includes a body portion including a bore for receiving a proximal end of a femoral canal implement. The trial neck also includes an elongate neck extending from the body portion. The trial neck further includes a locking mechanism comprising a lever. The lever has a first end. The lever also has a second end. The lever further has an engagement surface. The second end of the lever is actuable to urge the engagement surface against the proximal end of the femoral canal implement to secure the proximal end of the femoral canal implement within the bore. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249257 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ARTIFICIAL TENDON-DRIVEN PROSTHESIS - A system and method for an artificial tendon or muscle driven prosthesis that may include an articulating prosthesis with a set of actuation points; an artificial tendon system, the artificial tendon system being integrated with the articulating prosthesis and comprising an external tendon actuation interface coupled relative to at least one actuation point of the set of actuation points, and the artificial tendon system further comprising integration with a musculoskeletal-integrated internal artificial tendon; and an osseointegration abutment through which the artificial tendon system couples the external tendon actuation interface to the musculoskeletal-integrated internal artificial tendon integration and can implement an infection mitigation system. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249258 | AUTOMATED HAND - The invention relates to an automated hand, such as a prosthetic hand. In one form, the automated hand may be fluid compatible. In one form, the automated hand may comprise features to reduce the risk of harm to motors and/or other sensitive components of the hand when subject to an impact. In one form, the hand may comprise a wrist joint configured to allow the hand to curl and flex and/or to rotate. In one form, one or more digits of the hand may be individually controlled. In one form the hand may include a thumb rotation locking mechanism. In one form the hand may be provided with removable grip plates. In one form, the hand may be configured for use as a training hand. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249259 | PROSTHETIC ADAPTER - A prosthetic device adaptor includes a tool interface, a coupling connected to the tool interface, and a prosthetic interface connected to the coupling. The prosthetic interface can connect with a Hosmer-style hook. The tool interface can be secured to a tool. The tool interface can include a strap, a circular clamp, a c-clamp, or a threaded connector. The coupling can have two parts that separate or detach from one another. The coupling can permit rotation around an axis. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249260 | PROSTHETIC FOOT WITH ENHANCED STABILITY AND ELASTIC ENERGY RETURN - A prosthetic foot comprises an attachment member and two or more flexible members. The attachment member can include a connector configured to connect the attachment member to a user or another prosthetic device. The two or more flexible members can be rotatably attached to the attachment member by rotatable joints such that the flexible members can both rotate and flex relative to the attachment member when the prosthetic foot contacts the ground. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249261 | SUSPENDED SLEEVE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A COMPRESSION SLEEVE AND A SUSPENSION STAND - A suspended sleeve assembly includes a suspension stand and a compression sleeve. An upper portion of the compression sleeve is attached onto the suspension stand, but a lower portion of the compression sleeve is unattached from the suspension stand. The suspended sleeve assembly can also include a support stand. The suspended sleeve assembly can be used to shape a prosthetic socket. The compression sleeve applies a circumferential pressure onto the prosthetic socket as the prosthetic socket is being inserted into the compression sleeve as a patient steps into the compression sleeve and applies at least a portion of body weight to the compression sleeve. The prosthetic socket can be heated and shaped by hand, so that it fits the residual limb of the patient. The suspended sleeve assembly can also be used to shape other prosthetic components, such as a negative plaster cast. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249262 | SHAPE MEMORY BIORESORBABLE POLYMER PERIPHERAL SCAFFOLDS - Bioabsorbable scaffolds having high crush recoverability, high fracture resistance, and reduced or no recoil due to self expanding properties at physiological conditions are disclosed. The scaffolds are made from a random copolymer PLLA and a rubbery polymer such as polycaprolactone. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249263 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BYPASSING OCCLUSIONS IN A FEMORAL ARTERY - A system for deploying a stent-graft from the femoral artery into the femoral vein and back into the femoral artery in order to bypass a femoral occlusion comprises a penetration catheter and a guidewire capture and stabilization catheter. The penetration catheter may be advanced contralaterally to a location above the occlusion and the capture and stabilization catheter may be introduced upwardly through the femoral vein. The penetration tool on the penetration catheter is used in multiple steps to deploy guidewires which are then used to deploy the stent-graft in the desired location. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249264 | Inflatable Dilation Device - An inflatable dilatation device includes: (i) a tubular frame including a first frame member that zigzags circumferentially; and (ii) an elongate inflatable first balloon. The elongate inflatable first balloon: (i) is secured to the first frame member; and (ii) zigzags along the first frame member, such that inflation of the first balloon causes the first balloon and the first frame member circumferentially to expand in unison from a contracted condition to an expanded condition. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249265 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Delivery systems for expandable and stented implants include adjustable tensioning members that control the expansion of the implant along the length of the implant. The tensioning members are wound onto one or more rotors located on the distal segment of the delivery system, which are rotated to unwind the tensioning members and incrementally expand the implant. Positioning mechanisms are also provided to adjust the position and orientation of the implant during delivery. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249266 | SYSTEM FOR REHBILITATION OF A LIMB OF A PATIENT - The invention relates to a system ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249267 | Orthotics Brace and System - The present invention relates to medical devices and more particularly to medical devices for joint, bone, and tissue support. A brace system is disclosed incorporating at least two shells with straps and laces. In an embodiment, a boot incorporates a lace-up, removable, molded inner boot, and outer boot with straps for targeted support. Other embodiments comprise shells and secured means that provide targeted support for arms, legs, knees, the back, and other areas. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249268 | KNEE ORTHOSIS - The invention relates to a knee orthosis with an upper leg frame for arranging on an upper leg and a lower leg frame for arranging on a lower leg, wherein the lower leg frame is arranged on the upper leg frame such that it can be swivelled about a first swivel axis by means of at least one joint, and a calf pad for mounting on a calf, wherein the knee orthosis comprises at least one elastic bearing element that is attached in such a way that the bearing element is tensioned when the knee orthosis is mounted and, in this state, presses the calf pad either directly or indirectly against a calf of the wearer of the knee orthosis. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249269 | ADAPTABLE FINGER SPLINT - A number of variations may include a finger splint including a plurality of tubular components arranged along a shared axis of rotation. The tubular components may be connected by at least one connective portion. The tubular components may also include, individually, a hook and loop patch disposed on an outer portion of the tubular component. A hook and loop strap may be constructed and arranged for providing tension across the tubular components such that a wearers finger may be immobilized within the finger splint. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249270 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS - Methods and apparatus for collecting fluids discharged from a urethra. An apparatus can include a housing with a rear and front portion a coupled together. A baseplate, inside the housing, includes an angled circumferential side surface adjacent to an inside surface of the housing, a main aperture, and a valve aperture extending through the baseplate. A discharge tube is coupled to the baseplate. An elastomeric tube extends from outside the housing to a termination point past the baseplate within the housing, the baseplate and the housing configured such that the collection tube is pinched and held in place between the baseplate angled circumferential side surface and an inside surface of the vented housing. One-way valves positioned in each valve aperture communicate air through the baseplate into the collection tube. A urethra tube, configured for collecting discharged urine, is positioned in a proximal end of the collection tube. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249271 | An Alignment Aid for Aligning a Sensor Patch to a Base Plate - An alignment aid for aligning a sensor patch ( | 2022-08-11 |
20220249272 | OSTOMY PATIENT CARE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods of providing post-operative ostomy patient care can include software and/or hardware that facilitates patient care personnel, such as a patient coach, providing remote patient care or coaching over a network to an ostomy patient. The care may be provided by specially trained former patients, nurses, or other care providers. The system can integrate sensor data from an ostomy device and inputs from the former patients, healthcare professionals, and/or device manufacturer in provide the post-operative care. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249273 | NOISE REDUCTION FOR A URINE SUCTION SYSTEM - An example urine suction device suitable for extracting urine from a urine collection device is disclosed. The suction device can include a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, a pump driven by the motor, an inlet, a speaker, and a controller. The pump can extract urine from a urine collection device. The speaker can be disposed within the housing or external to the housing. The speaker can be oriented as to attenuate noise generated by the pump, the motor, or other components of the urine suction device. The controller can cause the speaker to emit one or more first acoustic waves that at least partially attenuates one or more second acoustic waves generated by at least one of the pump or motor. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249274 | Side Sleeper Anti-Snoring and Sleep Apnea Pillow - A pillow for treating snoring and/or sleep apnea features at least one head recess having a bottom area for receiving and supporting a lateral side of a user's face, and a peripheral area spanning upwardly from the bottom area at a perimeter thereof. A neck channel extends from the head recess. The peripheral area of the head recess includes a chin region that reaches laterally outward from the neck channel at an angle and orientation such that the user's cervical spine resides in a relaxed non-extended state, and the user's mandible is maintained in a closed position. In embodiments for couples, first and second head recesses in the top of one pillow face inwardly toward one another, and third and fourth head recesses in either the bottom of the same pillow or the top of a separate pillow bottom surface face outwardly away from one another. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249275 | IUD INSERTION DEVICE - An insertion device for an IUD. The insertion device comprises an introducer having an elongate hollow body and a first end and a second end, the hollow body defining an elongate passageway extending from the first end to the second end and defining openings at the first end and the second end, and a pusher provided or configured to be provided inside the elongate passageway such that the pusher is movable through or along the passageway. The passageway is sized to accommodate an IUD such that the IUD is slidable along the passageway. Further, the second end of the introducer that abuts the fundus of the uterus in use is configured to have an increased surface area relative to prior art devices so as to reduce the risk of injury, including perforation of the uterus. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249276 | Mare Intrauterine Device - An intrauterine device (IUD) is insertable into a uterus of a mare to suppress estrus and estrus-related behaviors in mares. The IUD may take the form of a weighted ball or sphere that is biocompatible and includes a string attached to the weighted ball for ease of removal by pulling down on the string. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249277 | FLEXIBLE COLD/HOT COMPRESS STRIP - A flexible cold/hot compress strip includes a flexible strip body, and a thermoelectric cooler detachably installed to a side of the strip body. The other side of the strip body has a thermally conductive layer and a flexible contact layer. With the flexible design of the strip body, the thermally conductive layer and the contact layer, the whole cold/hot compress strip can be attached closely to human body for cold or hot compress, and the thermoelectric cooler has a detachable design for easy carry and use. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249278 | Therapeutic Joint Compression, Comfort, Cooling, and Heating Compress Pad and Wrap - A versatile therapeutic joint compression, comfort, cooling, and heating compress pad and wrap consisting of a dome shaped receptacle member designed to hold a hot or cold compress pack or with a gel insert that is neither heated nor cooled, in an interior compartment, as well as a crescent shaped compression flange member, the combination of the dome (cap) and flange (brim) forming a structure similar to a baseball cap, and additionally a plurality of flexible straps to affix or secure the cap and brim to a variety of human joints such as a knee, heel, elbow, or shoulder for treating a great variety of medical conditions relating thereto. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249279 | THERMAL SYSTEM WITH MEDICATION INTERACTION - A thermal control unit supplies temperature controlled fluid to a patient to control the patient's temperature. The thermal control unit includes a fluid outlet, fluid inlet, heat exchanger, pump, patient temperature probe port, user interface, and controller. The controller receives patient temperature readings from the patient temperature probe port and controls a temperature of the circulating fluid in a first manner when no event data is received regarding treatment of the patient. The controller controls a temperature of the circulating fluid in a second and different manner when event data is received. The event data may relate to medication and/or fluid administered to the patient. The different manners include determining a target fluid temperature in using different inputs and/or alarming in different manners. In some cases, the controller pauses the use of the patient temperature readings while continuing to deliver temperature controlled fluid to the patient. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249280 | APPLICATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO THE HUMAN IRIS - Rather than rely solely upon pupillary occlusion or tracking of eye movement to protect the fundus from accidental exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the present invention also utilizes an electromagnetic radiation pathway with a profile such that the energy density at the iris is greater than the energy density at the posterior portion of the eye. This disparity in energy density allows for efficacy at the anterior iris treatment site, without injury to the fundus. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249281 | CONTINUAL DRUG RELEASE DEVICE THAT CAN BE REPLENISHED WITH DRUGS - An embeddable and replenishable controlled drug release device which achieves drug delivery in which the drug release rate can be controlled is provided. The device can be replenished with a drug using a syringe and a needle when implanted in the body. The device has a capsule structure and includes (i) a controlled drug release part for controlled-release of a drug from the device, (ii) a drug storage part for keeping the drug and (iii) a drug introduction part for introducing the drug into the drug storage part. The controlled drug release part has a controlled-release face having a pore, and a hydrogel. The drug storage part is adjacent to the controlled drug release part, and releases the drug kept therein from the pore, and the drug is introduced into the drug storage part through the drug introduction part using a syringe and a needle. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249282 | ULTRASONIC SUCTION AND LIQUID INTEGRATED DEVICE - An ultrasonic aspiration and irrigation integrated device, comprising a housing, a horn placed inside the housing, an inner needle tube and an outer needle sleeve extended at the distal end of the housing, and the outer needle sleeve is attached to the outside of the inner needle tube. The bore inside the inner needle tube is part of an aspiration line, the gap between the inner wall of the outer needle sleeve and the outer wall of the inner needle tube is part of an irrigation line, and at the distal ends of the aspiration line and the irrigation line form a junction area. The distal front opening of the inner needle tube to make contact with the irrigation fluid, and the ultrasonic vibration at the inner needle tube distal end produces bubble cavity then explosion, i.e., ultrasonic cavitation, by which to break, liquefy and then aspirate out the target tissue body; the outer sleeve and the provided irrigation liquid effectively enhance the efficiency of tissue liquefaction and extraction, in the meantime minimize the damage of the ultrasonic vibration to the tissue around the needle and reduce the heat generation and its damage. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249283 | OPHTHALMOSURGICAL APPLIANCE - An ophthalmosurgical appliance includes an irrigation fluid line through which irrigation fluid can flow from an irrigation fluid container to an ophthalmosurgical handpiece for phacoemulsification, a first fluid pump configured to convey the irrigation fluid to the handpiece, a first volumetric flow determination device configured to determine a first volumetric flow, an aspiration fluid line, a second fluid pump configured to convey aspiration fluid to the collecting container, a second volumetric flow determination device configured to determine a second volumetric flow, a difference element configured to form a difference from the first volumetric flow and the second volumetric flow to form a differential volumetric flow signal, and a control device configured to determine, from the differential volumetric flow signal and the irrigation fluid setpoint pressure signal, a signal for an irrigation fluid control pressure to supply this signal at an output of the control device to the first fluid pump. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249284 | BIOFLUID SHUNT VALVE WITH SHEATH AND MONITORING DEVICE - A shunt valve for removing biofluid from an eye of a user, the valve including a tubular body defining an inlet and a plurality of outlets formed through a wall of the tubular body; a plunger accommodated within the tubular body and fluidically coupled to the inlet; wherein the plunger is movable relative to the plurality of outlets; and an energized material coupled to the plunger and the tubular body; wherein the energized material is compressible to expose a portion of the plurality of outlets dependent on the pressure applied to the energized material. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249285 | TREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH ADJUSTABLE FLOW SHUNTS AND SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND METHODS - The present technology is directed to systems for treating medical conditions, such as glaucoma, and associated devices and methods. For example, in some embodiments the present technology includes an adjustable flow shunt and a sensor. When implanted in a patient, the adjustable flow shunt can be configured to fluidly couple a first body region with a second body region such that it directs the flow of fluid from the first body region to the second body region. When implanted in the patient, the sensor can measure a physiologic parameter, such as intraocular pressure. The adjustable flow shunt can be adjusted based on the measurements taken by the sensor. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249286 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH STIFFNESS QUALITIES, METHODS OF IMPLANTATION AND SYSTEM - Described herein are devices and methods for treating eye conditions. Described is an ocular implant including an elongate member having an internal lumen forming a flow pathway, at least one inflow port communicating with the flow pathway, and at least one outflow port communicating with the flow pathway. The elongate member is adapted to be positioned in the eye such that at least one inflow port communicates with the anterior chamber, at least one outflow port communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid pathway between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space when the elongate member is implanted in the eye. The elongate member has a wall material imparting a stiffness to the elongate member. The stiffness is selected such that after implantation the elongate member deforms eye tissue surrounding the suprachoroidal space forming a tented volume. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249287 | THERMALLY ROBUST LASER PROBE ASSEMBLY - Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a thermally robust laser probe assembly comprising a cannula, wherein one or more optical fibers extend at least partially through the cannula for transmitting laser light from a laser source to a target location. The probe assembly further comprises a lens housed in the cannula and a protective component press-fitted to the distal end of the cannula, wherein the lens is positioned between the one or more optical fibers and the protective component. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249288 | FIXED DEPTH TREPHINE - Provided herein is a single piece fixed depth trephine for use in ophthalmic surgeries and other surgical applications. Related methods are also described. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249289 | DONOR CORNEAL CUTTING BLADE - A donor corneal tissue cutting blade provided with integrally formed asymmetrical markers for facilitation identification of the anterior and posterior sections or portions of the donor corneal tissue is disclosed. The blade is a cylindrical body having, in one embodiment, a U-shaped extension which cooperates with the body to define a keyway. Protrusions may be formed on the body and/or extension to provide further markers. | 2022-08-11 |
20220249290 | DARKENING FILTER COMPRISING A NON-UNIFORM PATTERN OF SWITCHABLE SHUTTERS - The present disclosure relates to darkening filters | 2022-08-11 |
20220249291 | ANTIMICROBIAL/ANTIBACTERIAL DISRUPTIVE DRESSING FOR USE WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE AND FLUID INSTILLATION - Dressings, systems, and methods for treating a tissue site are described herein. The dressing has a contact layer having a plurality of holes. The contact layer is configured to be positioned adjacent to the tissue site. The dressing also includes a cover layer having a first side configured to be positioned adjacent to the contact layer and a second side opposite the first side. An antimicrobial agent is coupled to the first side of the cover layer. The dressing has a drape configured to be positioned over the cover layer to form a sealed space having the contact layer and the cover layer disposed in the sealed space. | 2022-08-11 |