33rd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090204027 | LANCET WITH SHIELDED LANCE - An improved lancet as well as methods and devices for using the improved lancet are provided. The improved lancet comprises a body section with a lance arm and one or more protective arms extending from the body section. The lance arm has a lance with a sharp portion for piercing skin disposed on the lance arm. The sharp portion of the lance extends at an angle of about 45 to 135 degrees to the direction of extension of the lance arm from the body section. The protective arms have a protective section for shielding the sharp portion of the lance. The sharp portion of the lance is exposed from the protective section by application of pressure to the lance arm. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204028 | Calibration and measurement system - The present invention is a calibration and measurement system designed primarily for use in the rapid evaluation and characterization of open or visible wounds in patients. The invention in a preferred embodiment comprises a set of colored concentric rings, constructed of paper or synthetic material. The practitioner removes only as many rings, from the center outward, until the entire wound is visible within the open aperture at the center of the remaining rings. The area dimensions of the wound are then read out from the size of the inner remaining ring. Photography optionally records the wound appearance and size. A related system is developed for linear dimensioning of wounds. This invention is also designed to standardize the color scheme for accurate photography wound description. This color scheme is also applicable to a linear device to accurately describe wound size. The invention is also useful in forensic and accident investigations. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204029 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING PHASIC CARDIAC CYCLE MEASUREMENTS - The disclosure of the present application provides for systems and methods for determining a phasic change in a vessel and vessel compliance. In at least one exemplary method for determining a phasic change in a vessel, the method comprises the steps of introducing a device into a site within a vessel, operating the device in connection with two or more fluid injections in the vessel to obtain two or more conductance values, calculating a parallel conductance value and a total conductance value, and calculating a phasic change in at least one vessel parameter based in part upon the calculated parallel conductance value and the calculated total conductance value. In an exemplary method for determining vessel compliance, the method comprises, in part, the steps of calculating a first vessel parameter and a second vessel parameter based on at least two conductance values, calculating a change in vessel parameter based upon the first and second vessel parameters, and calculating vessel compliance based upon the relationship between the change in vessel parameter and a change in pressure during a cardiac cycle. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204030 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING THE FUNCTIONAL USE OF LIMBS - The invention relates to the area of rehabilitation for patients with motor disabilities, especially for hemiplegic patients. With the present invention a long term, e.g. day and night, patient activity monitoring can be established in a home environment. A core idea of the invention is to evaluate the functional use of a limb by determining the synchronicity of the patient's movements depending on the movement's cyclicity. With this approach a reliable assessment of limb usage can be made based on the daily living activities of the patient. With the present invention the progress of rehabilitation can be monitored and guidance can be provided to therapists and patients about the state of the rehabilitation process. It further makes them aware of a lack of limb usage. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204031 | Joint angle tracking with inertial sensors - A method for estimating joint angles of a multi-segment limb from inertial sensor data accurately estimates and tracks the orientations of multiple segments of the limb as a function of time using data from a single inertial measurement unit worn at the distal end of the limb. Estimated joint angles are computed from measured inertial data as a function of time in a single step using a nonlinear state space estimator. The estimator preferably includes a tracking filter such as an unscented Kalman filter or particle filter. The nonlinear state space estimator incorporates state space evolution equations based on a kinematic model of the multi-segment limb. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204032 | LITHOTRIPSY APPARATUS - A lithotripsy apparatus ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204033 | KNEE EXTENSION TREATMENT APPARATUS - A knee extension treatment apparatus for applying a downward force to an upper surface of a user's leg while the leg is supported by the knee extension treatment apparatus, for facilitating the straightening of the leg when bent at the knee, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a base frame assembly, an ankle support connected to the base frame assembly, first and second strap assemblies secured to the base frame assembly, each strap assembly being secured at one end and constructed and arranged to lay over the upper surface of the user's leg, a corresponding opposite end of each strap assembly being moveable by the user whereby pulling each corresponding opposite end creates a corresponding downward force on the upper surface of the user's leg. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204034 | Apparatus and Method for Administering Pain Relief - An apparatus for administering pain relief has at least one quartz crystal disposed proximate an energizable vibratory element in a support structure for positioning the quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination proximate the head region of an individual. A pair of support structures each having a quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination is mounted upon a shoulder harness in spaced-apart relationship with respect to one another. An energizable lighting structure having a substantially linear series of illuminating elements is disposed in an arced relationship with respect to the quartz-crystal-and-vibratory-element combination. In a method of administering pain relief the apparatus is positioned proximate the head region of an individual, and the vibratory element and the lighting structure are both energized. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204035 | Resuscitation Device and Method - A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relaxes the belt to provide repeated and rapid chest compression. An assembly includes various resuscitation devices including chest compression devices, defibrillation devices, and airway management devices, along with communications devices and senses with initiate communications with emergency medical personnel automatically upon use of the device. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204036 | Automated Chest Compression Apparatus - A system applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a recipient. An automated controller is provided together with a compression device which periodically applies a force to a recipient's thorax under control of the automated controller. A band is adapted to be placed around a portion of the torso of the recipient corresponding to the recipient's thorax. A driver mechanism shortens and lengthens the circumference of the band. By shortening the circumference of the band, radial forces are created acting on at least lateral and anterior portions of the thorax. A translating mechanism may be. provided for translating the radial forces to increase the concentration of anterior radial forces acting on the anterior portion of the thorax. The driver mechanism may comprise a tension device for applying a circumference tensile force to the band. The driver mechanism may comprise an electric motor, a pneumatic linear actuator, or a contracting mechanism defining certain portions of the circumference of the band. The contracting mechanism may comprise plural fluid-receiving cells linked together along the circumference of the band. The width of each of the fluid-receiving cells becomes smaller as each cell is filled with a fluid. This causes the contraction of the band and a resulting shortening of the circumference of the band. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204037 | Compression Apparatus for Applying Intermittent Pressure to the Leg - An apparatus applies pressure to a portion of the human body using two fluidly coupled pressurized members. The apparatus includes fluidly coupled foot and leg bladders, each having an inflatable chamber accommodating an entering fluid. Optional straps locate the bladders to portions of the body such as a leg and the bottom of a foot, whereby the apparatus is operated through the walking motion. The foot bladder deflates as the heel strikes the ground, thereby forcing fluid out of the foot bladder, through a fluid conduit, and into the leg bladder, which raises the pressure therein. When the heel is raised, some fluid is forced out of the leg bladder, back through the conduit, and into the foot bladder. This process repeats as a person walks, which creates a pumping or kneading force on the leg, thereby promoting blood flow, drainage, treatment, and healing. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204038 | MULTI-FIT ORTHOTIC AND MOBILITY ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A multi-fit orthotic structure including an attachment system for coupling the orthotic structure to a wide variety of subjects without requiring a custom fit. In one embodiment, active mobility assistance is provided via an orthotic system capable of integrating a linear actuator and linkage system to deliver torque to the lower leg of a subject to facilitate flexion and/or extension motion of the subject's leg. The orthotic structure is attached to the subject using a textile suspension system which does not require the orthotic structure to interface directly in the knee region or at the lateral areas of the thigh and calf of the subject, thus providing an ideal fit for the widest possible range of subjects with the minimum number of required sizes. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204039 | Device and Method for Treating Neck Tension or Neck Injury - A device for treating neck tension or neck injury is provided. The device includes a base connected to a head support which is capable of continuous bi-directional movement relative to at least one axis of said base. The device is configured such that the continuous bi-directional movement is capable of repetitively flexuring and/or extending neck vertebrae of a user of the device. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204040 | NECK SUPPORT - A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have a valve element disposed therein. When the pressure acting upon the cells is below a threshold pressure, fluid or air flows through the valve element to allow movement of the neck. Alternatively when the pressure on the cells is above the threshold pressure the valve element closes preventing fluid or air flow out of the fluid cell thus causing the cell to stay inflated and provide resistance to a neck movement. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204041 | NECK SUPPORT - A neck support/brace for protecting a neck has a flexible collar with a top wall, bottom wall, sidewalls and sectional walls disposed therebetween that form compartments therein. A plurality of cells are disposed within the compartment. Each of the fluid cells have a valve element disposed therein. When the pressure acting upon the cells is below a threshold pressure, fluid or air flows through the valve element to allow movement of the neck. Alternatively when the pressure on the cells is above the threshold pressure the valve element closes preventing fluid or air flow out of the fluid cell thus causing the cell to stay inflated and provide resistance to a neck movement. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204042 | Back brace frame with two individual power modules - A waist support frame for a detachment type waist protecting belt to hold the vertebra region of a vertebra related patient is provided. The frame is comprised of two back rest frames, two Y-shape hinges, two power modules, two pullers, two sets of strings each of them are engaged and connects on one part (upper- or lower-part) of the two power modules, and two set of broad bands. Each power module is equipped with twelve pair of pulling code conveying mini rollers. String arrangement through these twelve pair of rollers enables the inventor to provide a waist support frame that can be used by a user whose one hand is not available without rotating the frame around the user's body with only one hand. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204043 | Lumbar Selective Stabilization Support/Brace - A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical lower back pain. The lumbar support device includes a semi-rigid member for positioning around the user's abdomen. The semi-rigid member helps to prevent excessive trunk bending by the patient. At least one and preferably two tensioning straps are also provided connectable at first and second end regions to a surface of the semi-rigid member. The strap or straps are provided to encircle the user's torso to maintain the lumbar support device in position. An adjustable attachment means, for example in the form of a clip, is attached to the straps. The adjustable attachment means is movable laterally along the strap. A pad base is provided on the adjustable attachment means, the pad base being movable with the adjustable attachment means such that its position at the lumbar region of the patient can be varied. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204044 | FINGER SPLINT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF TREATING MALLET FINGER - A finger splint assembly includes a generally cylindrical sleeve having a wall of flexible but inextensible material and opposite proximal and distal ends which are open. The remaining component of the assembly is a shim having opposite relatively thick and relatively thin ends and a flat top surface extending between those ends. The shim is longer than the sleeve such that when the shim is inserted, thin end first, into the distal end of the sleeve with its top surface aligned with an internal chord of the sleeve and with one of the thick and thin ends lying within the sleeve, the other of the thick and thin ends projects from the corresponding end of the sleeve. A method of using the assembly to treat Mallet Finger is also disclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204045 | Corrective Device for Ingrown Toenail and Incurvated Toenail - Provided is a corrective device for ingrown toenails and incurvated toenails. The corrective device includes a central member made of a shape-memory alloy; and prefabricated toenail side-engaging parts, each being attached to both ends of the central member. The corrective device of the present invention has advantages such as provision of strong corrective force over the entire toenail, convenient use, suitability for long-term use, straight growth of a toenail that will grow after a surgical treatment of the ingrown toenail, and straightening of a curved toenail. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204046 | Cervical traction/stretch device kit - The cervical traction/stretch device kit comprises a cervical traction/stretch device including an expandable bellows section which is made of non-elastic and non-stretchable material. The device further includes a shoulder section which can be fixed to or made integral with the bellows section. At least two, preferably three, interchangeable head sections are provided so that substantially all human head sizes can be supported by the device. Also provided is a head frame section which is releasably assembled with one of the head sections, the bellows section and the shoulder section to provide a cervical traction/stretch device. The bellows section, the shoulder section and the head section have aligned U-shaped openings therein adapted to receive and support a patient's neck. A pumping mechanism, preferably including an air pump and pressure relief structure are connected to the bellows section for pumping air into the bellows section for expanding the bellows section and for relieving or releasing air out of the bellows section. A triangular-in-cross-section base is provided in the kit for supporting the device at a small angle to the horizontal. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204047 | Quick Release Casts - Quick-release casts are presented. A cast can include multiple layers of material. An inner layer comprising a soft material contacts an affected limb and forms a padded layer. One or more additional layers can wrap around the padded layer to form nested tubular casts. The materials used to form the tubular casts are preferably impregnated with a curable compound capable of hardening to provide rigid support for the limb. Each of the tubular casts can wrap around the affect limb and have an overlapping seam that permanently seals in position upon curing of the curable compound. Each of the tubular casts can include a quick-release fastener that pre-joins sections of the tubular casts together before application to the limb. After the limb heals, the fastener can be undone to remove the cast quickly, quietly, and comfortably without causing undue distress to the patient. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204048 | Easy removable bandage - Self adhering type of a bandage having a tab or tabs without adhesive coatings, to facilitate easy removal from a wound. As an alternate for easy removal, self adhering bandage having areas at the inner surface edges without adhesive coatings and distinguishing markings and/or colors on the opposite outer uncoated side to locate the uncoated areas. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204049 | BLOOD CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR A BLOOD TRANSFUSION - A blood container and a method is provided for a blood transfusion, in particular, for a blood transfusion by which blood a patient is losing is collected, fat is separated from the blood, and the non-fat blood is transfused into the patient so as to prevent side-effects including fat embolism and the like from occurring due to the fat after the blood is transfused into the patient. The blood container includes a soft case and hard case. A first tube is formed at one side of the hard case to inject blood into the soft and hard cases and a second tube is formed adjacent to the first tube to discharge the blood out of the soft and hard cases, wherein the soft and hard cases have open side that adhere to each other to form a single body. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204050 | Method and System for Colloid Exchange Therapy - The present invention relates to a method and system for using a hemofilter to treat IMRD, hepatic failure, exogenous intoxication and other conditions associated with toxins in a patient's blood. One treatment includes the use of a very large pore hemofilter to remove target complex molecules and/or target molecules from a patient's blood and to infuse a replacement fluid into the patient's blood to maintain a prescribed albumin concentration in the patient's blood. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204051 | Method of removing lymphocyte growth inhibitor - The present invention relates to a method of body fluid treatment for relieving the condition of inhibited lymphocyte proliferation which comprises bringing a mammalian body fluid into contact with an adsorbent comprising a high-molecular compound having a water contact angle within the range of 40° to 98° in the presence of a divalent cation chelating agent in the manner of extracorporeal circulation, or comprises bringing a mammalian body fluid into contact with an active carbon-containing adsorbent in the manner of extracorporeal circulation; and relates to a system for extracorporeal circulation which comprises a body fluid transfer pump, an anticoagulant infusion pump, and a device comprising a container wherein an adsorbent comprising a high-molecular compound having a water contact angle within the range of 40° to 98° is contained, or comprises a body fluid transfer pump, and a device comprising a container wherein an active carbon-containing adsorbent is contained. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204052 | MANUFACTURE OF SPLIT TIP CATHETERS - Multi-lumen catheter devices having at least one split-tipped end are disclosed, together with methods of forming such split tip catheters. In one aspect of the invention, the manufacturing methods can include the steps of: providing a catheter body having at least a first and a second internal lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter body; removing a distal portion of the catheter body to form a first distal tip segment such that the first lumen extends longitudinally within this tip segment beyond the second lumen; and joining a second lumen tip segment to the catheter body in communication with the second lumen. The second tip segment can be joined to the catheter body such that it is at least partially separated from the first tip segment and, in some embodiments, preferably diverges at an angle relative to the first tip segment. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204053 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR OPENING FLUID PASSAGEWAYS - Devices and procedures for assisting drainage of aqueous humor from the eye are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, an implant sized to fit within the Schlemm's Canal is provided. The implant has a plurality of penetrating members having an unextended position in which the penetrating members lie generally close to the longitudinal axis of the implant and an extended position in which the penetrating members are extended outward. In use, the implant is advanced around at least a substantial portion of the Schlemm's Canal with the penetrating members in the first unextended position. After the implant is positioned within the Schlemm's Canal, the penetrating members are caused to move from the first unextended position to the second extended position, wherein the penetrating members penetrate the wall of the Schlemm's Canal. This creates fluid passageways in the wall of the Schlemm's Canal. The implant can also serve to keep the Schlemm's Canal open. A delivery device is also provided for implanting an implant into the Schlemm's Canal. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204054 | TRANSCUTANEOUS TELEMETRY OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNT PROGRAMMABLE-VALVE PRESSURE USING NEAR-INFRARED (NIR) LIGHT - An improvement for a programmable valve system of the type implanted in a patient and used to divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from an intraventricular space to a terminus such as the peritoneal cavity. Such system includes means for establishing a flow path for the CSF to the terminus, which flow path includes a normally closed valve and means for adjusting the opening pressure of the valve in order to regulate the quantity of CSF diverted. The improvement enables an operator to be apprised of the actual opening pressure setting of the valve. A sensor is implantable at the patient and responds to the actual opening pressure setting, by generating an NIR telemetry signal indicative of the actual setting. This signal is transcutaneously transmitted through the skin of the patient to an external point. The telemetry signal is processed to produce observer intelligible data indicating the opening pressure setting of the valve. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204056 | CONSTANT CURRENT TREATMENT DEVICE - The present invention provides a device for treatment of a nail condition comprising, at least one active electrode disposed on the nail, at least one counter electrode, at least one power source for providing power to the device, wherein the at least one power source is electrically coupled to the at least one active electrode and the at least one counter electrode; a controllable voltage converter coupled to the at least one power source; and a sensing means coupled to the nail and to the controllable voltage converter, wherein the sensing means is configured to facilitate adjustment of the output voltage of the power source according to the nail resistance to facilitate providing a constant current to the nail with high efficiency. The present invention is also directed to a method of providing a constant current to treat a nail condition. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204057 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - The present invention relates to a photodynamic therapy method and uses thereof for treating an individual in need thereof, comprising administering a photosensitizer to an individual and activating the photosensitizer with a chemiluminescent light source, and/or a light-emitting diode light source, wherein the light source is in dermal contact with the individual. The present invention also relates to a device for photodynamic therapy comprising a permeable reservoir, for containing a photosensitizer formulation for skin application, the device is adapted to deliver the photosensitizer to the individual. The present invention also relates to a device for photodynamic therapy, comprising a permeable reservoir for containing a photosensitizer formulation for skin application and a light source. The light source is a chemiluminescent light source or a light-emitting diode light source and the device is adapted to deliver the photosensitizer to the individual and to irradiate a part of an individual to activate the photosensitizer. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204058 | Device For Removing Deleterious Charged Molecules From Brain Tissue - Methods and devices for removing cationic glutamate or anionic aluminum complexes from brain tissue by applying a voltage to the brain tissue. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204059 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SKIN ABSORPTION ENHANCEMENT AND TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY - A system for enhancing absorption of a substance to be provided on a region of a patient's skin, includes a probe configured to provide the substance to the region of the patient's skin, the probe including a flexible tape with a plurality of cavities, and with an electrically conductive element, such as a conductive wire, provided at one end of each of the cavities. A substance holding material, such as gauze stripes, temporarily holds the substance to be provided on the region of the patient's skin, the substance holding material being provided in each of the cavities. A pulse generator generates a sequence of bursts of electrical pulses to the electrically conductive elements provided within the cavities, so as to provide the bursts of electrical pulses to the region of the patient's skin. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204060 | Flexible Application Device for the High-Frequency Treatment of Biological Tissue - The invention concerns a flexible application device ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204061 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING CELLULITE - A device and a method for treating cellulite is disclosed. An oscillation therapy device includes a body, a motor, a drive shaft powered by the motor, and a contact surface coupled to the drive shaft, which may be substantially enclosed in a covering adapted to frictionally engage human skin. The motor and drive shaft drive the contact surface to impart an oscillating motion to the contact surface and to skin in contact with the surface. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204062 | METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE - An apparatus for administering a therapeutic agent is provided. The apparatus, in an embodiment, includes an ozone generator connected to a scavenger and an ozone administrator via network of tubing and valves. When activated and the valves placed in the proper position, the ozone generator will fill the ozone administrator with ozone. The ozone generator can then be turned off and the valves moved so that the administrator can be disconnected from the remainder of the apparatus. The administrator is typically in the form of a syringe and needle. Once the syringe and needle is filled with ozone, the needle can be inserted into a tissue and the ozone expressed therefrom into the tissue. Various other apparatuses and methods are also contemplated. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204063 | GI Lead Implantation - A method is provided, including physically contacting a gastric implantation site of a stomach via a transluminal approach, physically contacting the site via a transabdominal approach, stabilizing the site, and implanting an electrode at the site based on the physical contact provided by the transluminal and transabdominal approach. Other embodiments are also described. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204064 | INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR THE ENDOSCOPICALLY CONTROLLED SHORTENING AND/OR FRAGMENTATION OF STENTS LOCATED IN HOLLOW ORGANS - An instrument and a method are proposed for endoscopically controlled shortening and/or fragmentation of stents made from electrically conductive material situated in the gastrointestinal tract, in the tracheobronchial system or in other hollow organs. The instrument comprises an electrode device with an electrode for introducing a high-frequency current into at least one wire of the stent and/or to form electric arcs between the electrode and the at least one wire. Use of the instrument and the method results in little or reduced damage being caused by current and/or heat in tissues directly adjacent to the application site and in tissues remote therefrom. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204065 | SUCTION WAND - A suction wand assembly includes a suction wand connected to a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a pressable button or similar device for allowing a user to regulate suction force through the suction wand. The valve assembly optionally includes a locking mechanism for holding the valve in a closed position. The suction wand assembly may be stored in a holster, which optionally includes an instrument support for holding a tip of the suction wand above a base region of the holster. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204066 | One-Hand Operated Drug Mixing and Expelling Device - A drug mixing and expelling device ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204067 | Two-part percutaneous endoscopic intragastric surgery cannula - An apparatus for accessing the gastric lumen, allowing elaborate intragastric surgeries to be carried on. The apparatus consists of two parts; an external part and a transgastric part. The named external part is a cylinder ending in a larger part of different shapes, the external part will be equipped with a mechanism to allow instruments to get inside the stomach while preventing gas from escaping out. It will also contain a gas delivery port to allow insufflation of the stomach through the cannula. The named transgastric part consists of a cylinder of variable lengths ending in an internal gastric bolster that will be either solid-type or balloon-type. This part is attached to a tapering introduction system ending in a wire loop to be used for introduction of this part. The apparatus also includes an extraction catheter to be used during removal of transgastric part with solid-type gastric bolster. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204068 | AGENT DELIVERY CATHETER HAVING AN INFLATION BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO AXIALLY SPACED BALLOONS - An agent delivery catheter having two or more axially spaced balloons and an inflation bridge providing fluid communication between the two balloons. The catheter generally has a proximal balloon, a distal balloon, and a tube defining an inflation bridge lumen which is located in part within the inflatable interiors of the balloons, and which extends therebetween, and which has a proximal port within the proximal balloon interior and a distal port within the distal balloon interior to thereby provide for inflation of the distal balloon by placing the distal balloon interior in fluid communication with the proximal balloon interior of the shaft. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204069 | Balloon Catheter - The present invention is primarily directed to a rapid exchange catheter that permits axial movement of an inner conduit within an outer conduit comprising: • an outer conduit; • an inner conduit, suitable for total or partial passage over a guide wire, wherein said inner conduit is movably disposed within the lumen of said outer conduit, wherein the proximal end of said inner conduit is angled such that it pierces the wall of said outer conduit; • means for permitting axial movement of said inner conduit within said outer conduit, such that said movement is not hindered by the passage of the angled proximal part of the inner conduit through said outer conduit; and • means, situated at the proximal end of the outer conduit, for causing axial pushing-pulling movements of said inner conduit. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204070 | EXTRAVASATION DETECTION DEVICE - One embodiment provides an extravasation detection device having an enclosure, an attachment coupled to the enclosure to be removably connected to a patient, and a detection assembly enclosed within the enclosure, in this embodiment, the detection assembly includes a housing and a transducer coupled to the housing to generate a signal representative of a force or pressure applied to the detection device caused by extravasation of medical fluid from the patient. This embodiment of a detection device may be attached to the patient's hand or other injection site. When extravasation occurs, and a swelling or blister presses against the transducer, an alarm can be triggered to warn a clinician, or the device can cause a powered injection system to automatically shut down or halt the injection process. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204071 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS SUITABLE FOR DELIVERY OF A LIQUID MEDICAMENT STORED AT CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURES - Medicament devices include a sealed medicament dose container comprising a cell based medicament that is stored at a temperature less than about −40 degrees Celsius, then thawed into a liquid prior to administration and a medicament dose cartridge configured and sized to snugly hold the dose container therein during extraction of the liquid medicament. Related dose containers, retainers and extraction/dispensing systems are also described. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204072 | ACCESS PORT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is engraved or otherwise defined by the access port, so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204073 | DEGASSING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A system and method for degassing a fluid in a syringe comprising and inserting the fluid into a negative pressure device. The system may include a holder for holding the syringe; a guide affixed to the holder; a slide for holding a plunger of the syringe, the slide being movably attached to the guide; and a locking mechanism opposite the holder for maintaining a position of the slide. The fluid degasses when the locking mechanism maintains the position of the slide. The system may also include a piercing element adjacent the holder for piercing the syringe. The system and method may also be used for removing fluid from a negative pressure device. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204074 | METHODS OF POWER INJECTING A FLUID THROUGH AN ACCESS PORT - Methods of power injecting a fluid through an access port are described. One method includes implanting in a patient an access port suitable for passing fluid therethrough at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second, the access port including a body defining a cavity, a septum, and an outlet in fluid communication with the cavity, and flowing a fluid through an infusion set into the access port at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second, the infusion set including a needle in fluid communication with a tubing, the tubing in fluid communication with a connector, each of the needle, tubing, and connector constructed to have a burst pressure of at least about 100 psi. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204075 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED DISPOSABLE SETS IN INFUSION PUMPS - A system and method for automatically delivering an infusate to a patient is disclosed. The system includes an infusion set and an infusion device. A signaling component disposed on an infusion set component identifies the infusion set and is encrypted for security. The encryption may include both an encryption algorithm and a valid number algorithm. A detection device operatively connected to the infusion device decrypts and detects the signaling component and identifies the infusion set. The infusion device is then configured to operate according to an administration protocol suitable for the infusion set and an infusion device, such as an infusion pump. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204076 | Medical Injector - A medical injector has a syringe body | 2009-08-13 |
20090204077 | Moulded Connection Between Cannula and Delivery Part - A fluid connection for use between a reservoir and a cannula part of a medical device is provided. The fluid connection includes a tube of rigid material. The tube has a first end operably connected to the reservoir and a second end operably connected to the cannula part. The tube is operably attached to a surface plate of the medical device. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204078 | Manifold and Valve Seal for Use with a Medical Device - Disclosed is a manifold including a housing having multiple ports and multiple bores networking the ports. An actuatable valve, such as a slidable valve, including one or more bores may be positioned in the housing such that the valve is actuatable between a first position and a second position. Actuation of the valve may selectively establish a desired fluid pathway through the manifold. One or more seals may be interposed between the valve and the housing. The seal includes at least a first sealing element, a second sealing element, and a land extending between the sealing elements. The sealing elements are configured to provide a fluid tight seal between the housing and the valve when the valve is in either the first or second position, and the land is configured to provide a fluid tight seal between the housing and the valve when the valve is in an intermediate position. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204079 | CATHETERS WITH ENLARGED ARTERIAL LUMENS - Asymmetric lumen catheter devices are disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter assembly includes a first catheter tube having a first lumen extending longitudinally through the first catheter tube and a second catheter tube attached to the first catheter tube. The second catheter tube extends a longitudinal length beyond a distal end of the first catheter tube and has a second lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The first lumen has a larger cross-sectional size than the second lumen. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204080 | TWO-WAY VALVE CONNECTOR - A medical fluid valve is provided that includes a housing having an inlet and outlet, a septum located at the inlet, and an arm connected to the housing. The arm can also include a plurality of teeth. When the housing is in a non-accessed position, the plurality of teeth can be positioned to prevent inadvertent access to a container. Furthermore, when the housing is in an accessed position, the plurality of teeth can prevent disconnection. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204081 | COMPRESSION EXPANDED CANNULA - Various methods and devices are provided for accessing an interior surgical site using an access portal which can be inserted and removed with minimal tissue damage and which can form a seal with tissue while inserted. Generally, a device is provided having a rigid elongate surgical access member with a lumen extending therethrough that is configured to receive a surgical tool. The device can also include a flexible sleeve having a lumen extending therethrough that is configured to receive the elongate surgical access member. A substantially rigid collar is provided disposed adjacent to a proximal end of the flexible sleeve and having a lumen extending therethrough that is configured to receive the elongate surgical access member. In an exemplary embodiment, the collar is movable relative to the elongate surgical access member to selectively configure the flexible sleeve in a relaxed condition in which the flexible sleeve has a relatively smooth outer tissue-contacting surface and a compressed condition in which the flexible sleeve has a plurality of protrusions formed on the outer tissue-contacting surface that are configured to create a seal between the outer tissue-contacting surface and tissue. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204082 | CATHETER, SYSTEM FOR INSERTING AN INTRALUMINAL ENDOPROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A catheter having a balloon ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204083 | Method and Apparatus for Treating Stenoses at Bifurcated Regions - A bifurcated catheter includes a first catheter branch having a first distal portion and a second catheter branch having a second distal portion. The first and second distal portions are linked together for delivery to the bifurcated region. Upon delivery to the bifurcated region, the first and second distal portions are released from each other such that the first and second catheter branches may be tracked into first and second vessel branches, respectively. The first and second distal portions can be linked together by inserted the second distal portion into a skive in the first distal portion, adhesive beat bonding the distal portions together, a coil wrapped around the distal portions, or a spiral cut in the first distal portion sized and shaped to received a guidewire. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204084 | APPARATUS - An apparatus for aspirating, irrigating and/or cleansing wounds ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204085 | CLOSED WOUND DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A portable closed wound drainage system that uses a pouch shaped dressing which is inserted into a wound. At least a portion of the outer surface of the pouch | 2009-08-13 |
20090204086 | Cerebrospinal fluid collection tubes and methods - A cerebrospinal fluid (“CSF”) collection tube includes a bottom end portion and a tubular sidewall portion. The tubular sidewall portion has a first end and a second end, the first end being sealed to the bottom end portion and the second end defining an open end portion of the CSF collection tube. The CSF collection tube further includes a filament element that is attached to an interior surface of the tubular sidewall portion and projects through the open end portion of the CSF collection tube. The CSF collection tube may further include a removeable cap. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204087 | Superabsorbent Polymers Having Superior Gel Integrity, Absorption Capacity, and Permeability - Superabsorbent polymer particles having superior gel integrity, absorption capacity, and permeability are disclosed. A method of producing the superabsorbent polymer particles by applying a polyamine coating to the particles also is disclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204088 | EASILY REMOVABLE UNDERWEAR - The invention generally relates to easily removable fabric undergarments used in toilet training children. The fabric undergarment includes a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel includes an upper edge and two side panels extending from opposite sides of the front panel, each side panel terminating in a side edge that includes a first connecting means. The rear panel includes an upper edge and two side panels extending from opposite sides of the front panel, each side panel terminating in a side edge that includes a second connecting means. Each of the first connecting means is configured to mate with the opposite second connecting means to form a closed waist loop for encircling the waist of the child wearing the undergarment formed by the front panel, the rear panel, and the side panels, and a pair of closed leg loops for encircling the legs of the child wearing the undergarment. The leg loops and waist loop each being configured to have a repeatable and consistent diameter. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204089 | Postpartum Pad - A postpartum pad for efficiently soothing and healing a woman's perineal area after birth. The postpartum pad generally includes a pad including at least one reservoir portion, wherein the at least one reservoir portion extends within an upper surface of the pad and a liquid extract used for healing or soothing of wounds positioned within the reservoir portion. At least a portion of the pad is comprised of an absorbent material to absorb up any excess liquid extract or fluid from the perineal and/or vaginal area of the woman. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204090 | PACKAGED BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A packaged feminine care absorbent article has an absorbent article with an absorbent structure and a shell. The absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region. The shell is configured for supporting the absorbent structure at the vaginal region. The shell has a body-facing surface and a garment-facing surface. The body-facing surface has an adhesive thereon for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. At least a portion of the shell extends outward beyond the periphery of the absorbent structure. The absorbent article is configurable between a packaged configuration and a use configuration. At least part of the outward extending portion of the shell is arranged in direct overlapping relationship with a portion of the absorbent structure in the packaged configuration. The outward extending portion of the shell is free from overlapping relationship with the absorbent structure in the use configuration. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204091 | INTERLABIAL PAD - The present invention relates to an interlabial pad can be sealed and attached to the female labia, which has a structure in capable of easily achieving a sealing attachment into the female labia. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204092 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. A placement aid is disposed on at least one of the absorbent structure and the shell to facilitate placement on the wearer. Securement components may be provided for securing the article in a folded configuration during wear and/or to the wearer's undergarment. Detachment components may also be provided to facilitate detachment of the article from the wearer. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204093 | GARMENT FOR USE WITH AN ABSORBENT STRUCTURE AND ITS METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A garment such as a diaper, training pant, pull-up diaper, adult incontinence pant and diaper holder. The garment includes a chassis for receiving the absorbent structure. The chassis includes a first lateral margin and a second lateral margin. The first and second lateral margins are joined to a central structure along a first line of joinder and a second line of joinder, respectively, the first and second lines of joinder extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first and second lateral margins have a first end region, a second end region and a central region. The first and second lateral margins has a material which is elastically extensible in at least the longitudinal direction in the central region and elastically extensible in at least one of the first and second end regions in at least the transverse direction. A method of manufacturing a garment is also disclosed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204094 | Pants-type disposable absorbent hygiene article - A disposable article, comprises a chassis having a first waist region, a second waist region, and a crotch region extending in a longitudinal direction of said chassis between said first and said second waist regions. Transversely opposite side edges of said first and said second waist regions are bonded together to define a waist opening and two leg openings and a peripheral edge of each of said leg openings comprises a front portion and a rear portion, each of which has a first elasticized section which is located toward a respective front or rear waist region and along which said peripheral edge is elasticized about a respective said leg opening, a second non-elasticized section which is located toward said crotch region and along which said peripheral edge is not elasticized circumferentially about a respective said leg opening, and a third elasticized section which is located, in a longitudinal direction, between said second non-elasticized sections of said front and rear portions of each said leg opening and along which said crotch region is elasticized in a transverse direction of the article. The wearing comfort of the absorbent hygiene article is thereby improved and skin irritation is reduced. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204095 | Compound absorbent article with improved body contact - A personal care absorbent article has compound construction, a pad connected to an anchor. In use, the anchor is associated with a wearer's undergarment. The pad is attached to the anchor by a tether system, which allows the pad to at least partially decouple from the anchor. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204096 | PORTABLE DRUG SOLUTION CONTAINER - Problems To provide a portable drug solution container that is filled with nearly one dose of throat drug solution, ensuring easy unsealing and use and realizing unsealing with the direction of nozzle fixed. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204097 | ENTERAL FEEDING SAFETY RESERVOIR AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system comprising: a reservoir body configured to hold a reservoir liner, wherein the reservoir liner is configured to hold an enteral feeding material; a reservoir connector configured to connect to the reservoir liner in a manner that permits flow of an enteral feeding material; a reservoir cap configured to connect to the reservoir body in a manner that connects the reservoir connector to the reservoir liner disposed within the reservoir body; and a syringe adapter enteral feeding assembly having a distal end configured to connect to the reservoir cap in a manner that permits flow of the enteral feeding material, and a proximal end configured to connect to an enteral feeding device in a manner that permits flow of the enteral feeding material. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204098 | Multicompartment Container Containing a Medical Solution - A flexible multicompartment container provided for storage and mixing together of a at least a first and a second single solution. Each single solution is stored in a separate compartment ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204099 | Cervical dilating and ripening catheter system and method - A cervical dilating and ripening catheter system includes an elongated tube having a first end and a second end, and a first expandable portion affixed to the second end of the elongated tube. The system also includes a second expandable portion disposed between the first expandable portion and the first end of the elongated tube. The system further includes means for distributing a cervical ripening medication to the cervix. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204100 | BODY COVER AND A METHOD OF COMMUNICATING A VARIATION IN TEMPERATURE OF THE SKIN - Body cover for application to the skin, comprising at least one temperature sensing element, wherein the body cover is substantially flexible, wherein the at least one temperature sensing element, when applied to the skin, is configured to sense the temperature of proximate skin at least locally with respect to the body cover and to convert the locally sensed temperature into a visual and/or electrical signal. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204101 | METHOD OF APPLYING AN INJECTABLE FILLER - Methods for applying injectable fillers are provided. In some embodiments, the methods can result in a reduced risk of an adverse event occurring from the administration of the injectable filler. Also disclosed are devices and kits related to this method. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204102 | INTRADERMAL SYRINGE AND NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A method for using a needle assembly for an intradermal injection, and a drug delivery device is provided, which includes a needle cannula and a limiter surrounding the needle cannula and includes a skin engaging surface on the limiter. The limiter is moveable from a first position in which an elongate portion of the needle cannula is exposed for access to a medication vial, to a locked second position in which the limiter is not movable from the second position to the first position. In the second position, the needle tip extends beyond the skin engaging surface a distance of about 3 mm or less. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204103 | INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM - An injection delivery system for automatically injecting fluid into an injection site includes at least one support element and a carriage moveably mounted to the at least one support element so that the carriage can move linearly relative thereto. The carriage has a support structure for removably receiving and carrying a syringe assembly for movement with the carriage, and a carriage actuator is operable to cause such linear movement of the carriage. A plunger actuator is carried by the carriage so as to move with the carriage, and is adapted to be operably coupled to a syringe plunger for causing linear movement of the syringe plunger within a syringe barrel. The carriage actuator and plunger actuator include respective inputs for receiving movement instructions, and may be coupled to an electronic controller that provides such instructions. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204104 | Methods for Compounding and Delivering a Therapeutic Agent to the Adventitia of a Vessel - The invention provides a method of delivering a therapeutic agent to the adventitia of a vessel using a catheter-based microsyringe. A therapeutic agent is formed into microparticles, which are dispersed throughout an appropriate liquid carrier to form a therapeutic mixture. A catheter is provided that includes a microsyringe operably attached to an actuator. The microsyringe includes a hollow needle in fluid communication with a therapeutic agent delivery conduit. The catheter is introduced into a target area of a vessel. The actuator is operated to thrust the needle into a wall of the vessel. The therapeutic mixture is supplied to the therapeutic agent delivery conduit and delivered through the conduit to the needle and thereby into the adventitia of the vessel. The actuator is again operated to withdraw the needle from the wall of the vessel and to enclose it within the actuator. The catheter is then removed from the vessel. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204105 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES AND AN ACCESS SYSTEM INCLUDING SUCH A COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204107 | Apparatus and process for delivering a silicone prosthesis into a surgical pocket - A tapered sleeve is provided that includes a lubricating coating on an inner surface. An implant (e.g., a pre-filled silicon breast implant) is introduced into a large end of the sleeve and extruded into a surgical pocket of minimal access incision size through a small-sized end of the apparatus. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204108 | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING AND POSITIONING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - This invention relates to a device ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204109 | Eye-Safe Dermatologic Treatment Apparatus and Method - A dermatologic treatment apparatus is disclosed which includes one or more housings with at least one housing configured for manipulation in a dermatologic treatment procedure, a light source, and an electrical circuit. The circuit energizes the light source to produce output light pulses. A light path includes an aperture through which eye-safe light pulses are propagated having properties sufficient for providing efficacious treatment. An optical diffuser is disposed along the light path to reduce the integrated radiance to an eye-safe level. The apparatus produces an output fluence not less than 4 J/cm | 2009-08-13 |
20090204110 | Broadband or Mid-Infrared Fiber Light Sources - A broadband light source includes one or more laser diodes that are capable of generating a pump signal having a wavelength shorter than 2.5 microns, a pulse width of at least 100 picoseconds and a pump optical spectral width. The light source also includes one or more optical amplifiers that are coupled to the pump signal and are capable of amplifying the pump signal to a peak power of at least 500 W. The light source further includes a first fiber that is coupled to the one or more optical amplifiers. The first fiber including an anomalous group-velocity dispersion regime and a modulational instability mechanism that operates to modulate the pump signal. In one particular embodiment, the pump signal wavelength resides in the anomalous group-velocity dispersion regime of the first fiber and where different intensities in the pump signal can cause relative motion between different parts of the modulated pump signal produced through modulational instability in the first fiber. The light source also including a nonlinear element that is coupled to the first fiber that is capable of broadening the pump optical spectral width to at least 100 nm through a nonlinear effect in the nonlinear element. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204111 | LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE - A light delivery device comprising an optical fiber having a non-feature portion and a feature portion having features that force light to couple out radially from the feature portion and provide a desired radial light output pattern. A method of photodisinfection of a cavity comprising of providing this device, apply a photosensitizing composition to treatment site within the cavity, and inserting at least a portion of the device into the cavity; and applying light delivered by the device from a light source to the treatment site within the cavity at a wavelength absorbed by the photosensitizing composition so as to inhibit or eliminate microbes located at the treatment site. The present invention also includes a method of making the device and a treatment kit containing the device and a container containing a photosensitizing composition. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204112 | APPRARATUS AND METHOD FOR VESSEL SEALING AND TISSUE COAGULATION - Disclosed is a working end of a surgical instrument for delivering heat energy to tissue. The working end includes paired first and second jaw members movable between open and closed positions, with each jaw member defining a jaw body and jaw end-effecter for engaging and heating tissue. At least one jaw member contains an electromagnetic-energy emitter coupled to an electromagnetic-energy source, the electromagnetic-energy emitter is located within the jaw end-effecter, and the jaw end-effecter includes an insert made of an electromagnetic-energy absorbing material. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204113 | High Density Atrial Fibrillatrion Cycle Length (AFCL) Detection and Mapping System - Systems and methods to assist in locating the focus of an atrial fibrillation include the association of atrial fibrillation cycle length values and statistics relating thereto with temporal locations on an electrogram of a given electrode, and/or the coordination of electrode locations with respective the spectral analyses of electrogram signals and further parameters and statistics relating thereto. Ablation therapy can proceed under guidance of such information. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204114 | Electrosurgical Forceps with Slow Closure Sealing Plates and Method of Sealing Tissue - An electrosurgical system for sealing tissue includes electrosurgical bipolar forceps and an electrosurgical generator. The electrosurgical bipolar forceps includes a shaft member having an end effector assembly disposed at a distal end. The end effector assembly includes jaw members movable from a first position in spaced relation relative to one another to a subsequent position. The jaw members are adapted to cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The jaw members each include a sealing plate that communicates electrosurgical energy through the held tissue. The gap sensor is adapted to sense the gap distance between the jaw members. The electrosurgical generator is operatively coupled to the electrosurgical bipolar forceps and generates the electrosurgical energy. The electrosurgical generator is in operative communication with the gap sensor and monitors a sensed gap distance therefrom. The electrosurgical generator generates the electrosurgical energy based on the sensed gap distance as a function of time. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204115 | LOCKING INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY - A locking instrument assembly for use in conjunction with an intramedullary device is disclosed. The locking instrument assembly includes an inner collet, an outer body, and a knob. The inner collet has a collar and a fastener member. The knob engages the fastener member to press the outer body against the collar. As the knob mates with the fastener member, the collar applies a clamping force to the intramedullary device. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204116 | Multiphasic absorbable compositions of segmented /-lactide copolymers - Absorbable, multiphasic, crystalline, solid blend compositions having at least two first order thermal transitions, are formed of a segmented l-lactide copolymer as the principal or major component and at least one additional crystalline thermoplastic absorbable polyester having glycolide-based sequences, a fraction of which participated in ester-ester interchange reactions with lactide-based sequences to produce crystalline materials with modulated properties for use in producing orthopedic and tissue-repair devices. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204117 | Orthopaedic Implant Fixation Using an In-situ Formed Anchor - An orthopaedic implant fixation using a surgically created bone cavity as a mold for forming an anchor from an in-situ hardenable material. An in-situ formed anchor of the present invention is especially useful for attaching an implant to osteoporotic cancellous bone. The injectable nature of the in-situ formed anchor allows implants to be adapted to minimally invasive surgical techniques. The present invention can be adapted to numerous implants or implant system components to include fasteners, pins, nails, intramedullary nails, and suture anchors. Applications include bone fracture fixation, bone fracture prevention, and soft-tissue repair. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204118 | SURGICAL CABLE WITH MALLEABLE LEADER SEGMENT - A surgical cable comprises a core segment, at least one leader segment, and an outer jacket. The core segment is made from a material having a high tensile strength and which is capable of elongation. Each leader segment is arranged axially in tandem with the core segment and comprises a semi-rigid ductile material capable of being manipulated into a desired shape. A plurality of braided fibers form the outer jacket, which surrounds the core segment and at least a portion of the leader segment. The cable is manipulated by means of the leader segments, which are preferably capable of resisting bending in response to head-on compression, thereby enabling the cable to be more easily manipulated around and through anatomical structures. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204119 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TISSUE MODIFICATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for selective surgical removal of tissue. In one variation, tissue may be ablated, resected, removed, or otherwise remodeled by standard small endoscopic tools delivered into the epidural space through an epidural needle. The sharp tip of the needle in the epidural space, can be converted to a blunt tipped instrument for further safe advancement. The current invention includes specific tools that enable safe tissue modification in the epidural space, including a barrier that separates the area where tissue modification will take place from adjacent vulnerable neural and vascular structures. A nerve stimulator may be provided to reduce a risk of inadvertent neural abrasion. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204120 | Bone Cement Application System - The invention relates to a device for the application of bone cement, in particular in the field of vertebroplasty, comprising an application conduit ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204121 | Drill Sleeve - A drill sleeve is provided for guiding a bone drill in alignment with the screw holes and drill guides. The drill sleeve includes a cylindrical body having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The cylindrical body includes a longitudinal bore therethrough that is sized for passage of a bone drill. The drill sleeve also includes a frictional retaining element for exerting a bearing force against the surface of the bone drill, such that the frictional retaining element may support at least the weight of the drill sleeve on the bone drill. The bone drill has graduated indicia, and a portion of the drill sleeve may be referenced relative to the indicia so as to be used as a depth gauge for determining the length of a drilled hole in order to select a screw fastener having the appropriate length. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204122 | INTRAOCULAR LENS INSERTING INSTRUMENT - An intraocular lens inserting instrument capable of folding a lens and pressing it by a plunger to discharge it into an eye and alternatively capable of taking out the folded lens by tweezers. The intraocular lens inserting instrument for inserting a foldable intraocular lens into an eye has a tubular body for allowing the intraocular lens to pass through it and introducing it into the eye, and a plunger for pressing the intraocular lens to discharge it into the eye, wherein the intraocular lens is folded by a folding member provided at a lens placing section. The lens placing section has an open/close lid so that the folded intraocular lens is accessible to be held by the tweezers. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204123 | Lens Delivery System Cartridge - A cartridge for an IOL delivery system that has an injector tip geometry designed to reduce stresses at the incision wound edges generated during insertion of an IOL into an eye. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204124 | OBSTETRICAL VACUUM EXTRACTOR WITH OVER-TRACTION RELEASE - A vacuum extractor for obstetrical use comprises a vacuum cup at one end of an elongated stem having a handle at the opposite end. The vacuum cup is sealed over a portion of the head of the fetus and a vacuum source, usually operating through the stem, connects to the inner side of the cup and secures it to the fetal head. A strain sensor is connected to the stem. When the force applied to the cup through the handle and stem exceeds a predetermined maximum, a valve connecting the vacuum pressure to the atmosphere is opened so as to release the vacuum pressure from the cup. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204125 | SUTURE AND LIGATURE DEVICE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT - A ligature device for medical treatment has an operating device that has a ligature tool for medical treatment fitted onto a distal end portion thereof. The operating device is provided with a cutting member that is able to move freely backwards and forwards and is used to cut a ligature wire of the ligature tool for medical treatment. A distal end side of the cutting member has an inclined end portion that is inclined relative to the direction of forward and backward movement, and a blade portion is provided in this inclined end portion. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204126 | Cutting Instrument - A cutting instrument ( | 2009-08-13 |
20090204127 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TYING SURGICAL KNOTS - A system and method for passing a suture through a tissue and tying a surgical knot. The system may comprise a suture and a first and a second arm. The first arm may comprise a needle and the second arm may comprise a tube configured to allow the needle of the first arm to pass through. One end of the suture may be wrapped around the tube and the other end of suture secured to the needle. The arms may engage. The needle and suture may pass through the tube and the portion of the suture wrapped around the tube. A knot is formed with the suture. The suture may be secured to the opposite site of the arm with the needle. The arms may disengage which may remove the needle from the tube. The knot may be tensioned by pulling on opposite ends of the suture in opposite directions. | 2009-08-13 |
20090204128 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods for compressing, cutting, incising, reconfiguring, remodeling, attaching, repositioning, supporting, dislocating or altering the composition of tissues or anatomical structures to alter their positional or force relationship to other tissues or anatomical structures. In some applications, the invention may be used to used to improve patency or fluid flow through a body lumen or cavity (e.g., to limit constriction of the urethra by an enlarged prostate gland). | 2009-08-13 |