34th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180236141 | Prokaryotic Collagen Therapeutics for Postoperative Adhesions - The present invention includes a synthetic collagen that facilitates adhesion prevention and methods of use thereof. The present invention includes a prokaryotic collagen that facilitates adhesion prevention and treatment and methods of use thereof. The prokaryotic collagen includes an isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein that facilitates adhesion prevention: one or more alteration in a triple helical backbone protein sequence, and one or more binding motifs, wherein the isolated and purified triple helical backbone protein facilitates adhesion prevention. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236142 | USE OF DUAL MOLD RELEASE AGENTS FOR MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS - The disclosure concerns medical device parts having a thickness of about 4 mm or less, where the medical device part is manufactured by an injection molding process utilizing a polycarbonate polymer and from about 0.2 wt % to about 0.5 wt % of pentaerythritol tetrastearate and from about 0.05 wt % to about 0.3 wt % of glycerol monostearate; wherein said pentaerythritol tetrastearate is derived from a biosource. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236143 | REGULATION/MODIFICATION OF STENT CONTACT SURFACE FOR POLYMER FREE DRUG COATING - There is disclosed a method of improving the reliability of coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, with bioactive material in the absence of a carrier material such as a matrix or polymer layer. The method involves cleaning volatile components from the exposed surfaces of the medical device, removing carbon deposits and then applying a uniform carbon layer in a controlled environment. The deliberately applied carbon layer masks impurities of the underlying native oxide layer and leads to more uniform bioactive material coating not only a over the surfaces of a single medical device but also from device to device within a batch and between batches of devices. This improves production as well as optimising the amount and release of drug on the medical device without the need for a carrier material. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236144 | MARKED FLUOROPOLYMER SURFACES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236145 | Medical/Surgical Lavage Unit Including Internal Ribs That Extend Into A Void Space Of A Suction Tube Attached To The Lavage Unit - A medical/surgical lavage unit including internal ribs that extend into a void space of a suction tube attached to the lavage unit | 2018-08-23 |
20180236146 | VACUUM-ASSISTED FISTULA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Devices for treating fistulas may include a cap with a vacuum port, a spacer with a lumen therethrough, a first distal anchor, and a second distal anchor. The devices may be configured to transmit negative pressure through the vacuum port, the spacer lumen, and an opening in the first distal anchor to releasably seal the first and second distal anchors to tissue, thereby securing the devices in place. The first distal anchor may also include a plurality of openings that form vacuum pathways that transmit the negative pressure. The cap may also include a flush lumen, which may allow flushing of a fistula tract without removal of the device. Methods of treating fistulas may include applying negative pressure to a fistula treatment device to anchor the device and flushing a tract of the fistula using a flushing fluid with the fistula treatment device in-situ. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236147 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSING HUMAN BREAST MILK - A device for expressing human breast milk has a breast shield for bearing against a mother's breast, a vacuum pump for generating a vacuum, a line which connects the vacuum pump to the breast shield and is intended for transmitting the vacuum generated to the breast shield, and a chamber. The line ends on the pump side in a first port of the chamber. The chamber has a second port for connection to a milk collecting container. The two ports in the chamber are connected to each other in terms of fluid communication. During the expressing operation, the line forms a milk line for transporting breast milk expressed in the breast shield to the chamber and from the chamber to the milk collecting container. The pump can be designed to be quiet and small. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236148 | ELECTRICAL BREAST PUMP AND SYSTEM - An electrical breast pump may include a permanently unobstructed continuous passageway across the diaphragm and a rolling diaphragm that is movable between a vent orientation and a vacuum orientation, or a vent piston configured to actuate a closure between a vent orientation and a vacuum orientation so that a pressure chamber is selectively in direct communication with atmospheric pressure. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236149 | BREAST PUMP DEVICE - A breast pump device ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236150 | ELECTRICAL ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING AN IMPLANTABLE CABLE ELEMENT - An electrical arrangement with an implantable cable element may be provided which comprises a strain relief element which is arranged centrically in the cross section, as well as a group of conductors insulated to one another, said group being stranded around the strain relief element, and a common shielding element surrounding the electrical conductors, as well as a fluid-tight cable sheath. The implantable cable element may have a symmetrical construction. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236151 | BLOOD TREATMENT APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a blood treatment apparatus having an extracorporeal circuit, having a dialyzate circuit and having a dialyzer which has a blood-side chamber and a dialyzate-side chamber which is separated from the blood-side chamber by a membrane, characterized in that the blood-side chamber is in fluid communication with the extracorporeal circuit and the dialyzate-side chamber is in fluid communication with the dialyzate circuit, and having a preparation unit for the online preparation of a solution, characterized in that the blood treatment apparatus has first means for carrying out a priming mode and has second means for carrying out an initial treatment mode, wherein the first means are configured such that they control the preparation unit such that a flushing solution having a pH of ≥7.3, and preferably of ≥7.4, is prepared and such that the extracorporeal circuit is filled with this flushing solution, and the second means are configured such that they control the preparation unit such that dialyzate having a pH of ≥7.3, and preferably of ≥7.4, is prepared, and such that the dialyzate circuit is filled with this dialyzate, wherein the blood treatment apparatus has a control or regulation unit which operates the first means before the second means. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236152 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DIALYZER FLOW RATES ESTIMATION USING MEASURED DIALYZER PRESSURES - Embodiments of the disclosure include a method and system for estimating flow rates of a fluid or medium though a dialyzer during a dialysis treatment (e.g., a hemodialysis treatment). Pressure sensors are incorporated in dialyzers used for hemodialysis to achieve continuous monitoring of fluid balance of the body. During dialysis, obtaining fluid input and output pressures experienced at various inlets and outlets of dialyzers is easier than obtaining flow rates at these inlets and outlets, but using flow rates is better in determining the effectiveness of a dialyzer during hemodialysis. Embodiments of the disclosure thus use pressure measurements at inlets and outlets of a dialyzer along with a dialyzer model to determine fluid flow rates through the dialyzer. The fluid flow rates are used to determine whether there are leakages or occlusions in tubing during the dialysis treatment. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236153 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis machine having at least one machine housing and having at least one drain pan for receiving one or more solution bags for storing consumed dialyzate, wherein the drain pan is connected to at least one weighing cell such that the weight of the drain pan can be detected by means of the weighing cell, wherein at least one damping system is provided to prevent the occurrence of undue force introduction into the weighing cell, wherein the damping system has at least one damper to which the drain pan is directly or indirectly fastened, wherein the damper is connected to the weighing cell such that the weight of the drain pan acting thereon is transmitted to the weighing cell. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236154 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis machine having a machine housing and having a weighing pan for receiving one or more solution bags, wherein the weighing pan is connected to a weighing cell for weight measurement, wherein one or more torque limiting devices are provided which prevent the occurrence of a torque or of a torque exceeding a limit value in the weighing cell, wherein the torque limiting device is configured such that with a torque acting on the weighing pan, it moves the weighing pan such that it comes into contact with the machine housing or with an element connected to the machine housing such that the torque is led off into the machine housing or into the element. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236155 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis machine having at least one mount for fixing one or more sections of a hose set for conducting dialysis solution from and/or to the patient, wherein a first pivot axle is provided about which the mount can be pivoted from a first position into a second position. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236156 | Water Preparation System For Dialysis Treatments - The invention relates to a water treatment system (1) for dialysis treatments, wherein the water treatment system (1) comprises a permeate circuit with a reverse osmosis system (RO) and at least one tap (ES | 2018-08-23 |
20180236157 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS MACHINE - The present invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis machine having a machine housing and having a heating receiver as well as having a plurality of solution bags, wherein the peritoneal dialysis machine furthermore has a hose set which is connected to the solution bags, wherein the plurality of solution bags are arranged in the heating pan and wherein the hose set does not have any heating bag into which the liquid draining from the solution bags runs. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236158 | CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL SYSTEM - An extracorporeal blood treatment system including a gas exchange module operatively associated with a gas supply unit and optional pump for removing CO | 2018-08-23 |
20180236159 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLEL CHANNEL MICROFLUIDIC SEPARATION - The present disclosure describes a system and method for microfluidic separation. More particularly, the disclosure describes a system and method for the purification of a fluid by the removal of undesired particles. The device includes microfluidic separation channels that include multiple outlets. The device also includes isolation slots positioned between each of the microfluidic separation channels. The device's base includes multiple acoustic transducers which in some implementations are configured to protrude into the isolation slots. The acoustic transducers are configured to generate aggregation axes within the separation channels, which are used to separate out undesired particles. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236160 | SOFT DUAL LAYER RECTAL SPECULUM - A soft dual-layer rectal speculum includes a main tube member having a distal end for insertion into a patient's rectum and a proximal end for connection to a waste removal hose where at least a portion of the main tube member includes an inner hard layer and an outer soft layer, and an inlet tube member for directing fluids into the main tube member. The inlet tube member may include a swivel mechanism and the portion of the main tube member having an inner hard layer and an outer soft layer may include a measurement gauge that is visible through the outer soft layer but can't be felt through the outer soft layer. A rectal speculum assembly includes the soft dual-layer rectal speculum described above and an obturator which includes an elongated member having a tapered distal end capable of extending through the distal end of the main tube member. The tapered distal end of the obturator may be made of a soft, pliable material or an inner hard layer (or member) and an outer soft layer. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236161 | LIQUID INFUSION APPARATUS - An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling infusion of liquid into a patient using a peristaltic pump. The liquid infusion apparatus includes a liquid conduit having a proximal segment, a distal segment and an intermediate segment. The liquid infusion apparatus also includes a flow valve in fluid communication with the intermediate and distal segments. The flow valve includes a shuttle member slidably disposed within a housing about the distal segment, the shuttle member being configured for lateral movement relative to an elongated axis of the distal segment. The shuttle member is configured to operate in a first configuration to impede fluid flow through the liquid conduit and in a second configuration for which fluid flow through the liquid conduit is unimpeded. The shuttle member includes a resilient grasper for selectively engaging and disengaging a mating actuator resiliently received by the grasper. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236162 | Unified Drug Mixer And Dispenser - A unified dispenser for holding, mixing, and dispensing a drug includes a housing holding a diluent reservoir, a drug reservoir, and a tubing set connecting and defining a fluid communication path therebetween. A first occlusion is at the diluent reservoir, and a second occlusion is at the drug reservoir. In a storage state of the dispenser, the first and second occlusions are entirely encased within the housing and occlude the fluid communication path. First and second pull assemblies extend outside the housing. The first and second pull assemblies are coupled to the first and second occlusions, respectively, so that removal of the first and second pull assemblies removes the first and second occlusions and joins the diluent reservoir to the drug reservoir in fluid communication through the tubing set, thereby arranging the dispenser from the storage state to a use state. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236163 | Medicament Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a medicament delivery device comprising a housing ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236164 | Medical Intervention Apparatus - Disclosed is a medical intervention apparatus. The medical intervention apparatus includes a needle rotation unit configured to include a first needle rotation member, a second needle rotation member that is disposed to be separated from the first needle rotation member, and a first driver that drives the first and second needle rotation members to rectilinearly move in opposite directions and a needle insertion unit configured to insert a needle, which is inserted between the first needle rotation member and the second needle rotation member, into a target. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236165 | SIGNALING UNIT DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE VIBRATIONAL IMPULSE PATTERNS INTO AN INTRAVENOUS FLUID COLUMN - Certain embodiments are directed to an inline device(s) for monitoring a fluid path. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236166 | DETECTION AND INTERRUPTION DEVICES FOR INFUSION LEAKAGE AND THE MONITORING SYSTEM THEREOF - An infusion-leakage detection device includes: a substrate; a circuit with an infusion-leakage detection region formed on the substrate and aligned to an IV catheter which is inserted into a blood vessel of a patient, and the region includes at least a light-emitting element emitting a light with wavelength within the second optical window of biological organization and at least a light detector receiving the light to generate an electrical signal; and a circuit and battery region formed on the substrate, including a control and calculation unit connecting to the light-emitting element, and an acceleration detector connecting to the control and calculation unit, sensing body movement of a patient and providing a body-movement signal to the control and calculation unit. A remote monitoring system including the infusion-leakage detection device and remote equipment which receive information of leakage/no-leakage and alarm signal to monitor infusion-leakage status remotely. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236167 | OPTICAL DISPLACEMENT SENSOR FOR INFUSION DEVICES - An optical sensor for a delivery device having a piston that displaces a substance, such as a fluid, from a reservoir. The optical sensor has a light source and a detector array for imaging encoding features disposed along a plunger rod coupled to the piston. By virtue of the pattern of encoding features, an absolute position of the plunger rod relative to a fiducial position may be determined uniquely. Thus, the volume of fluid remaining in the reservoir, the rate of fluid delivery, and proper loading of the reservoir may be accurately ascertained. Additionally, the encoding may serve to uniquely identify a version of the reservoir which may be supplied in various versions corresponding, for example, to differing concentrations of a therapeutic agent to be dispensed. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236168 | Feeding Rate Compensated Pump and Related Methods Therefor - A pumping method for use with a pump set to deliver fluid through the pump set to a subject includes determining a duration of time for flushing the first fluid out of the pump set with a second fluid different from the first fluid. A compensated flow rate is calculated for delivering the first fluid through the pump set based on the duration of time for flushing the first fluid out of the pump set. The first fluid is delivered through the pump set at the compensated flow rate. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236169 | INFUSION DEVICES AND FLUID IDENTIFICATION APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Medical devices and methods and apparatuses for identifying fluids in a conduit of a device are provided. An exemplary apparatus for identifying an infusate in a conduit of an infusion device includes a transmitter element for transmitting a beam of energy for interaction with the infusate. Further, the apparatus includes a receiver element for receiving a signal from the beam of energy after interaction with the infusate. Also, the apparatus includes an identifier element coupled to the receiver element for analyzing the signal to identify the infusate. The transmitter element and receiver element may form a spectroscopy device and may transmit and receive a beam of infrared light or near infrared light. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236170 | AUTOINJECTOR - An autoinjector includes a body ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236171 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device is for automatically squeezing injection liquid from a container and includes: a housing; an injection spring configured to cause squeezing of the injection liquid from the container; the injection device defining a longitudinal central axis and a proximal direction; a metering piston mounted so as to be movable in the direction of the longitudinal central axis of the injection device; the metering piston being configured to, when squeezing injection liquid, move in the proximal direction; a setting device for setting the quantity of injection liquid to be squeezed; an end stop which establishes a terminal position of the metering piston; and, the setting device having an adjustment unit configured to adjust the position of the end stop. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236172 | SENSOR, CARTRIDGE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a sensor for measuring at least one physical or chemical parameter of a cartridge or syringe filled with a liquid substance. In further aspects, the disclosure relates to a cartridge equipped with such a sensor as well as to a drug delivery device equipped with such a cartridge, wherein the sensor comprises: a planar flexible foil arrangeable to an outer circumference of a barrel of the cartridge or syringe, at least a first and a second measuring electrode arranged on said foil, at least a first and a second contact electrode arranged on said foil, and a processor arranged on said foil and connected to the first and to the second measuring electrodes, wherein the first contact electrode and the second contact electrode are connected to the processor. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236173 | NEEDLE INSERTION MECHANISMS FOR DRUG CONTAINERS - Systems for piercing a septum of a drug delivery device is disclosed. The drug delivery device may include a needle conduit having an end and a drug container having a septum. The septum piercing mechanism may include a needle support operatively coupled to the needle conduit. The septum piercing mechanism may be movable from a first, unactivated configuration to a second, activated configuration. In the unactivated configuration, the septum seals an interior of the drug container from the end of the needle conduit. In the activated configuration, the end of the needle conduit pierces through the septum placing the needle conduit in fluid communication with the drug container. In one embodiment, activation may cause the needle support to move towards the drug container. In one embodiment, the needle support may be moved by a biasing member. Alternatively, in another embodiment, the needle support may be moved by a cam mechanism. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236174 | Nesting Plunger Tip with Seal Bypass for Syringe Dispensing - The present disclosure provides a novel nesting plunger tip that can be installed onto a loose syringe plunger to create a syringe package that allows dispensing and abrupt stoppage of dispensing by creating negative pressure inside the syringe. This negative pressure can be achieved because the nesting plunger tip seats inside the syringe stopper and holds onto the stopper firmly when the plunger is pulled back, which creates negative pressure on the material in the syringe by pulling back on it. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236175 | Assembly for a Drug Delivery Device and Drug Delivery Device - An assembly for a drug delivery device ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236176 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a drive mechanism for an injection device for setting and dispensing of a dose of a medicament, the drive mechanism comprising:
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20180236177 | PEN NEEDLE TIP - A needle tip assembly for a pre-loaded syringe or a pen needle injection device, the needle tip assembly including a body comprising a double-ended needle and being installable and removable from the pre-loaded syringe or pen needle injection device. A needle cap is configured to cover a skin puncturing end of the double-ended needle and is removable to exposed the skin puncturing end. An outer safety member has a first portion that surrounds the body and a second portion that surrounds the skin puncturing end. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236178 | NEEDLE MODULE FOR A DRIVE-CONTROLLED APPARATUS FOR REPEATEDLY PIERCING HUMAN OR ANIMAL SKIN, AND HANDHELD UNIT - A needle module for a drive-controlled handheld unit for repeatedly piercing human or animal skin, comprising a housing; a needle holder, which can be moved back and forth in the housing in a longitudinal direction of the housing; a piercing device on the needle holder, which can be moved, on account of the movement of the needle holder, between a proximal and a distal position, in which a piercing tip of the piercing device is arranged outside the housing; a coupling component, which is coupled to the needle holder in such a way that a driving movement provided with a repetition frequency by a drive device that can be coupled to the coupling component can be introduced onto the needle holder; and a damping component, which is arranged between the needle holder and the coupling component and is configured to damp a transfer of force therebetween. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236179 | SYRINGE WITH RETRACTABLE NEEDLE - The invention relates to a syringe with a retractable needle comprising a barrel ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236180 | INFUSION FLUID WARMER COMPRISING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HEATING ELEMENTS - The present invention relates to an infusion fluid warmer comprising a heat exchanger and first and second printed circuit boards comprising respective integrally formed electrically resistive patterns acting as heating elements. The integrally formed electrically resistive patterns are heated by supply of electrical power and thermally coupled to a heat exchanger to warm an infusion fluid flowing through a fluid passage of the heat exchanger. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236181 | Sensor Systems for Drug Delivery Devices - Systems for drug delivery devices include a temperature control system and an identification system. A temperature control system configured to sense and control temperature of a cartridge containing a drug includes a heater, one or more temperature sensors, and a control unit. An identification system configured to identify a cartridge containing a drug includes a control unit and a tag sensor that is electrically coupled to the control unit, wherein the tag sensor is activated upon detecting a presence of the cartridge. A drug delivery device includes both the temperature control system and the identification system such that the control unit of the device may process the information of the drug that is received from the tag sensor of the identification system, and based on at least a portion of the processed information, determine and control the temperature of the drug within a cartridge. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236182 | INTRAOSSEOUS INJECTION DEVICE - A device for intraosseous injection is provided which can accurately, quickly, and safely introduce desired fluid into a patient's bone marrow. The intraosseous injector includes a housing, a container located within the housing, a hollow needle, and a valve. The intraosseous injector may further include a release mechanism comprising a bone probe needle and a movable release member. The intraosseous injector may include a depth limiter mechanism operable to limit a depth of penetration of the needle relative to a surface of a bone. A method for intraosseous injection is also provided. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236183 | DISPOSABLE SYRINGE FOR PREVENTION OF REUSE - The present invention relates to a disposable syringe for the prevention of reuse, and more specifically to a disposable syringe for the prevention of reuse, which can restrain a plunger from moving after a medicine has been exhausted using the pressure of the plunger, thereby fundamentally preventing the syringe from being reused. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236184 | Coding System for a Drug Delivery Device and Drug Delivery Device - A coding system for a drug reservoir, where the drug reservoir is intended for use with a reservoir holder of a drug delivery device. The coding system includes a collar fitted around the drug reservoir. The collar includes a coding feature that is configured to pass through a corresponding coding feature provided by the reservoir holder of the drug delivery device. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236185 | Recording Unit - The present invention relates to a recording unit arranged to be connected to a medicament delivery device, which recording unit comprises a generally elongated housing ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236186 | FILTER INTERFACE FOR MULTIMODAL SURGICAL GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - A surgical gas delivery system is disclosed that includes a device housing supporting a control unit and a filter interface having a seat for receiving a filter cartridge, the filter cartridge having a filter housing defining an interior reservoir, wherein sensors are coupled to the control unit for sensing a level of liquid within the reservoir of the filter cartridge to prevent contamination of the device, and wherein a set of blocking valves are provided in the device housing for interacting with the filter cartridge when it is received in the filter interface to control flow through suction and pressure lines of the device, and wherein the control unit is adapted to recognize a characteristic of the filter cartridge received in the filter interface. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236187 | Metered Dose Inhaler - The invention relates to a metered dose inhaler ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236189 | METERED DOSE INHALER AND SPACER WITH AIRFLOW AND HANDICAP ASSIST STRUCTURES FOR MAXIMIZING MEDICATION DELIVERY EFFECTIVENESS - A metered dose inhaler having a body for receiving a medicinal canister. A lower mouthpiece end is in communication with an output valve of the canister for issuing an atomized medicinal spray. A plurality of apertures are defined along any of the sides or front and back walls of the body and above the output valve such that, upon depressing a trigger associated with the canister in combination with patient inhalation, airflows are generated which assist patient inhalation resulting in more efficient delivery of the spray and to better direct the spray into the patient's respiratory system. A further variant incorporates a motorized cap, such as for use by handicapped individuals who may be unable to actuate the metered dose inhaler due to anatomical or physiological disabilities. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236190 | Nozzles for Nasal Drug Delivery - A nozzle for use in delivering a mixture of aerosol propellant and drug formulation. The nozzle includes a drug product inlet configured to receive a mixture of aerosolized propellant and an intranasal dosage form. The inlet is disposed at the proximal end. A nozzle body is secured to the drug product inlet. Two or more channels are disposed within the body. Two or more orifice apertures are disposed at the distal end of the nozzle. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236191 | MONITORING RESPIRATORY PRESSURE THERAPY - Methods and apparatus provide automated circuit disconnection monitoring such as for a respiratory apparatus or system. Disconnection of a patient circuit, including a patient interface and air delivery circuit, may be detected and a message or alarm activated. In some versions, detecting occurrences of circuit disconnection event(s), such as by a processor, may be based on an instantaneous disconnection parameter as a function of a disconnection setting. The disconnection setting may be determined based on patient circuit type. The instantaneous disconnection parameter may be determined from detected pressure and flow rate, and may be, for example, a conductance value or an impedance value. Disconnection events may be qualified by one or more detected respiratory indicators. In some cases, instantaneous impedance or conductance may be used to assess re-connection of a patient circuit, detection of flow starvation, determine breath shape for triggering and cycling and to detect patient or circuit obstructions. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236192 | SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR GUIDING TRANSITIONS BETWEEN THERAPY MODES IN CONNECTION WITH TREATMENT AND/OR DIAGNOSIS OF SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING - In certain example embodiments, a system and/or method of guiding transitions between therapy modes in connection with the treatment and/or diagnosis of a patient for a respiratory disorder is/are provided. Respiratory disorder treatment according to a first therapy mode is provided. Input indicating a second therapy mode to be transitioned to following provision of the first therapy mode is received, with the second therapy mode being different from the first therapy mode. At least one default treatment parameter suitable for the second therapy mode is assigned or calculated. Each default treatment parameter of the second therapy mode is presented, with each default treatment parameter being adjustable by an operator during the presenting. Transitioning from the first therapy mode to the second therapy mode is performed by providing respiratory disorder treatment in accordance with the second therapy mode and each default treatment parameter and any adjustments made thereto prior to the transitioning. Advantageously, the chances of a patient being disturbed by transitioning from mode-to-mode are reduced. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236193 | VENTILATOR SYSTEM - A ventilator system ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236194 | TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE ASSEMBLIES AND INNER CANNULAE - An inner cannula ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236195 | SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY REMOVING FLUID FROM MULTIPLE REGIONS OF A RESPIRATORY TRACT - Systems and devices for monitoring, detecting, and removing fluid build-up found at various regions along a tracheal tube of an intubated patient. The fluid management system includes pressure and flow sensors for detecting whether there is fluid at the various regions along the tracheal tube, and a means for drawing out the fluid into collection jars. The system also includes lavage features that is able to rinse different the various regions along a tracheal tube. Also disclosed are respiration insertion devices that either couple to existing tracheal tubes or incorporate tracheal tubing, where the respiration insertion body has channels and ports that contact various regions along the tracheal tube. The combination of the fluid management system and the respiration insertion devices effectively monitor and remove fluid at various locations along a tracheal tube of an intubated patient. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236196 | EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION SYSTEM WITH REMOTE CONTROL - A resuscitation system is provided with a resuscitation device that is arranged away from the patient. Moreover, the resuscitation device is connected to a nozzle of a patient interface in an air-conducting manner by a respiratory gas tube. Near the patient, a remote control for the resuscitation device is arranged in the region of the patient interface. The remote control includes a casing with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side and/or the lower side are produced, at least in sections, from hard plastic. The remote control further has at least one operating element and comprises an electronic printed circuit board or, at least, an electronic component. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236197 | MASK AND FLOW GENERATOR SYSTEM - A system for delivering a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface configured to contact the patient's head. The patient interface has a frame and a cushion supported by the frame. The cushion is configured to sealingly connect the patient interface to the patient's face and form a chamber between the frame and the patient's face. The patient interface also has an inlet port in the frame to receive the pressurized flow of breathable gas. The system further includes a flow generator mounted on the patient interface. The flow generator is configured to generate the pressurized flow, capable of creating a pressure of about 2-40 cm H | 2018-08-23 |
20180236198 | RESPIRATORY MASK - A respiratory mask for use with a patient, and that is suited for use with children, includes a flexible cushion arranged to interface with and deliver air to the patient's nose. The cushion has a tube connection portion at one or both sides adjacent the patient's nares, the tube connection portion being arranged to connect to an air delivery tube. This location, plus the very low profile of the mask, allows a patient (e.g. an infant) to sleep on their face more comfortably. A more rigid support structure adjacent the cushion is provided to stabilize the cushion and prevent it from collapsing. Headgear is also provided and arranged for releasable attachment to the support structure. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236199 | Nasal Cannula - A nasal cannula having an improved nose piece, the nose piece having an elongated main body, a pair of nostril prongs and a pair of retention members bounding the nostril prongs, whereby with the nose piece applied to the nose of a patient, the nostril prongs reside within the nostrils and the retention members reside externally to the nose and serve to secure the nose piece to the nose. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236200 | ELBOW ASSEMBLY - Elbow assembly including a swivel component ( | 2018-08-23 |
20180236201 | SLEEP APNEA VALVE HARNESS DEVICE - A pair of harness barrels configured for receipt in a patient's nasal passages, formed with open passages for receipt for respective valve plugs, and configured exteriorly with radially projecting resilient fins for engaging the walls of the patient's nasal passages and press radially outwardly against the nasal walls for positive sealing and firm gripping. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236202 | LUCID DREAM STIMULATOR, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - A method for communicating with devices may include monitoring brain activity of a subject via an EEG monitoring system coupled to the subject. The method also may include detecting a predefined state of brain activity of the subject. Further, based on the detecting the predefined state, the method may include wirelessly transmitting instructions from the EEG monitoring system to the at least one household device to adjust a setting of the at least one household device. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236203 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOW-PROFILE OCCLUSION BALLOON CATHETER - An occlusion catheter system includes a proximal hub having an inflation connection port and an inflation pathway. An inflation catheter member is connected to the proximal hub and has an inflation lumen. A stiffener member defines a longitudinal axis. The proximal end of the stiffener member is connected to the proximal hub. The stiffener member extends through a portion of the inflation lumen. An occlusion balloon has a proximal balloon end and a distal balloon end. A distal catheter member is positioned substantially on the longitudinal axis and is connected to the distal end of the stiffener member. An atraumatic tip is positioned on a distal end of the distal catheter member. The atraumatic tip has a substantially circular profile in a relaxed configuration. A pressure sensor is connected to the occlusion catheter system distally relative to the occlusion balloon and is connected to a processor by electrical wiring. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236204 | Electrical Catheter - A powered catheter and/or powered catheter system is described. The catheter includes a catheter hub with one set of contact components that are configured to connect to a mating cable with a corresponding second set of contact components. The mating cable can be part of another device, such as a controller or power source. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236205 | LOADING TOOLS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Loading tools for use with medical devices are disclosed. An example loading tool may include a tubular sleeve having a proximal end region, a distal end region, and a lumen. The distal end region may be designed to be engaged with a resilient seal member of a hemostasis valve so that a medical device disposed within the lumen can be passed through the resilient seal member. The tubular sleeve may include a tube wall. At least a portion of the tube wall may overlap to define an overlapping region. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236206 | CATHETER FIXTURE - The present invention relates to Provided is a catheter fixture. The catheter fixture includes: a base plate having a base hole for passing a catheter; and a fixture body formed on a top of the base plate, and the fixture body having a first guide hole connected to the base hole, extending in an open direction of the base hole, and guiding the catheter and a second guide hole extending in a different direction from the first guide hole and guiding the catheter. Since the first guide hole and the second guide hole are formed in different directions in the catheter fixture, a user can extend the catheter in different directions if necessary. Accordingly, it is possible to more stably and simply prevent backflow of food or medicine, using one catheter fixture without a specific component. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236207 | APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGIES FOR CREATING A STOMA - A surgical apparatus used in an ostomy procedure includes an introducer configured for atraumatic insertion in a tissue opening and a dilator. The dilator includes an elongate body and an extension movably coupled to the elongate body. A distal portion of the elongate body is disposed within and axially movable relative to the introducer between first and second positions. The extension is configured to move from a retracted state to an expanded state in response to movement of the dilator relative to the introducer from the first position to the second position. In the retracted state, the extension is disposed within the introducer, and in the expanded state the extension projects laterally outward from the distal portion of the elongate body. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236208 | LOADING TOOLS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL DEVICES - Loading tools for use with medical devices are disclosed. An example loading tool may be suitable for use with a drug-coated expandable medical device. The loading tool may include a tubular sleeve having a distal end region, a proximal end region, and a lumen extending therethrough. The distal end region may include a reduced distal tip designed to interact with a hemostasis valve having a resilient seal member. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236209 | METHOD OFCHRONIC URETHRAL SYNDROME TREATMENT - The present invention provides a method to treat sinusitis, a method for improved medication delivery to the sinus mucosa, and a method for staunching bleeding of the sinus mucosa comprising of comprising compressing sinus mucosa of a sinus of a patient against bone tissue of the sinus to a predetermined level without damaging the bone tissue. The present invention further provides a method to treat nasal polyposis comprising compressing nasal polyps contained within the nasal cavity against its lining to reduce volume of the nasal polyps. The present invention provides a method to treat chronic urethral syndrome comprising compressing interior surfaces of an urethra in order to stimulate and cause excretion out of urethral mucosa located along length of the urethra. The present invention further provides additional methods relating to drug delivery and visualization. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236210 | Medical Devices and Methods for Providing Access to a Bodily Passage During Dilation - Medical devices and methods of treatment are described herein. More particularly, medical devices and methods for providing access to a bodily passage during dilation are described herein. An exemplary medical device comprises an elongate member and a balloon. The elongate member is moveable between a first, non-expanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236211 | METHOD FOR APPLYING CONDUCTORS TO CATHETER BASED BALLOONS - The present invention advantageously provides a molding device with conductive material for creating a catheter balloon with conductive elements, and methods and systems for manufacturing the catheter balloon with conductive elements. An exemplary method for coupling a plurality of conductive elements to an expandable element may include placing a first portion of a mold proximate a second portion of the mold to define a casting cavity. Conductive material may be deposited into the casting cavity. Polymeric material may be inserted into the casting cavity. The first portion of the mold may be secured to the second portion of the mold. The polymeric material may be expanded to place the polymeric material in contact with the conductive material. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236212 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device is disclosed, which is capable of treating lymphedema and reducing a reoccurrence rate after treatment. The medical device includes a tube member that includes a first end portion connected to a first body lumen L and a second end portion connected to a second body lumen P and a pressure-feeding unit that pressure-feeds a body fluid in the first body lumen to the second body lumen. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236213 | WOUND CARE AND INFUSION METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING A THERMALLY-TREATED THERAPEUTIC AGENT - A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236214 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ENRICHED MEDICAL SUSPENSION - A medical fluid suspension generating apparatus for performing medical procedures includes a Venturi-agitating tip assembly composed of a multi-channel arrangement at a proximal first end thereof and a tip at a distal second end thereof. The apparatus also includes a compressed medical fluid unit fluidly connected to the multi-channel arrangement at a proximal first end of the Venturi-agitating tip assembly and a medical solution fluidly connected to the multi-channel arrangement at a proximal first end of the Venturi-agitating tip assembly. Pressurized sclerosant or other chemical medical solution, from the compressed medical fluid unit, and the medical solution of sclerosant or other chemical medical solution are combined within the Venturi-agitating tip assembly in a manner generating an enriched medical suspension that is ultimately dispensed from the suspension delivery apparatus to spray or wash the inner wall of a lumen. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236215 | Microneedle array with active ingredient - Microneedle arrays for introducing an active ingredient through a skin surface of a subject can include a base layer, a plurality of microneedles projecting from the base layer, and an active ingredient. Each of the microneedles comprises an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion, in which the proximal portion is attached to the base layer. Each of the microneedles comprises at least one dissolvable polymer. The active ingredient is incorporated in the elongate body, and the active ingredient is present only in the distal portion and at least internally in the distal portion. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236216 | Non-Vented Vial Drug Delivery - This disclosure relates to fluid line sets and related methods. In certain aspects, the fluid line sets include a vial adapter connected to a first end of a fluid line, and a cap removably attached to a second end of the fluid line such that the cap seals the second end of the fluid line. The vial adapter includes a base, a spike extending from a central region of the base, and a sidewall extending from the base and substantially surrounding the spike. The base and the side wall at least partially define a cavity configured to receive a portion of a vial. The cap includes a deformable portion at least partially defining a gas chamber, and the cap is configured so that deformation of the deformable portion causes gas to be forced from the gas chamber to the vial adapter via the fluid line. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236217 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATION IN THE FINGER OR HAND TO TREAT HAND TREMORS - Systems, devices, and methods for stimulating peripheral nerves in the fingers or hand to treat tremor are described. For example, a wearable ring device for delivering electrical stimulation to sensory nerves in a patient's finger can include an annular ring having a plurality of electrodes and a detachable unit having a power source and a pulse generator. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236218 | INTERFACE APPARATUS FOR STIMULATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - An apparatus for interfacing between tissues being stimulated is provided. The apparatus includes an electric source capable of generating an applied electric field across a region of tissue and/or a means for altering at least one electromagnetic characteristic of the region of tissue relative to the applied electric field and an interface component, such interface component creating an interface between the region of tissue and the applied electric field or the means for altering at least one electromagnetic characteristic of the region of tissue. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236219 | MODULAR LEAD END - Various embodiments of this disclosure concern assembly of a lead having one or two modular lead ends. A modular lead end can be made by aligning a plurality of wires exposed on an end of a main lead body with a plurality of conductors exposed on an end of a lead end. The lead end may comprise a spine, the plurality of conductors circumferentially arrayed about the spine, and an outer surface comprising a plurality of exposed electrical elements and polymer material, the plurality of electrical elements arrayed on the spine and electrically connected with the plurality of conductors. The assembly can further include making electrical connections between the plurality of electrical wires and the plurality of conductors and insulating the plurality of wires and the plurality of conductors. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236220 | INFLATABLE INTRAVASCULAR ELECTRODE SUPPORTS FOR NEUROMODULATION - An intravascular catheter is positionable within a blood vessel for use in transvenous stimulation of targets external to the wall of the blood vessel. The catheter includes a catheter body, a support at the distal end of the catheter body, and a plurality of electrodes carried by the support. At least a portion of the support being inflatable within the blood vessel to bias at least a portion of the plurality of electrodes into contact with the blood vessel wall. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236221 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SENSING AND OR STIMULATING TISSUE - Devices, methods and systems for transmitting signals through a device located in a blood vessel of an animal, for stimulating and/or sensing activity of media proximal to the device, wherein the media includes tissue and/or fluid. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236222 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO PLACE ONE OR MORE LEADS IN TISSUE TO ELECTRICALLY STIMULATE NERVES OF PASSAGE TO TREAT PAIN - Systems and methods are provided for applying electrical stimulation to a body by an electrode spaced from a target nerve of passage. It has been discovered that pain felt, or perceived to be felt, in a given region of the body can be treated by stimulating muscle close to a “nerve of passage” in a region that is superior (i.e., cranial or upstream toward the spinal column) to the region where pain is felt, such as in a case of post-amputation residual limb pain, or purportedly felt in the case of post-amputation phantom limb pain. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236223 | RADIOPAQUE MARKERS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEADS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS - Radiopaque markers represent that a lead is suitable for a particular medical procedure such as a magnetic resonance image scan and are added to the lead or related device. The markers may be added after implantation of the lead in various ways including suturing, gluing, crimping, or clamping a radiopaque tag to the lead or to the device. The markers may be added by placing a radiopaque coil about the lead, and the radiopaque coil may radially contract against the lead to obtain a fixed position. The markers may be added by placing a polymer structure onto the lead where the polymer structure includes a radiopaque marker within it. The polymer structure may include a cylindrical aperture that contracts against the lead to fix the position of the polymer structure. The polymer structure may form a lead anchor that includes suture wings that can be sutured to the lead. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236224 | NEUROMODULATION DEVICE - The present invention provides devices and methods that can prevent or ameliorate bronchoconstriction by stimulating neural activity, in contrast to those techniques based on denervation, ablation or blocking of neural activity. Methods and devices according to the invention may act responsively or on demand, can preserve neuronal structure and function and will be associated with minimal collateral side-effects. In particular, the invention provides devices and methods in which a signal is delivered to the vagus nerve, for example the cervical vagus nerve or the pulmonary branch of the vagus nerve, in order to stimulate neural activity in the vagal nerve. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236225 | MINIMINALLY INVASIVE DERMAL ELECTROPORATION DEVICE - The disclosure is directed to a device for electroporating and delivering one or more antigens and a method of electroporating and delivering one or more antigens to cells of epidermal tissues using the device. The device comprises a housing, a plurality of electrode arrays projecting from the housing, each electrode array including at least one electrode, a pulse generator electrically coupled to the electrodes, a programmable microcontroller electrically coupled to the pulse generator, and an electrical power source coupled to the pulse generator and the microcontroller. The electrode arrays define spatially separate sites. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236226 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING BLOOD VESSELS IN SKIN - A system and method for treating vessel in skin is disclosed. The system may include two or more electrodes that may be inserted in skin to deliver electrical signal to target vessel therein, an electrical signal generator electrically coupled to the plurality of electrodes, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the electrical signal generator. The system and method may be employed to selectively reduce hypervascularity in the dermis or epidermis by generating thermal damage thereto or inducing phagocytosis or apoptosis of vascular cell in order to treat melasma, dermal melasma, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, rosacea, flushing, erythema, or telangiectasia, while lowering the risk of excessive heating of the skin vessel encountered in and reducing the rate of re-occurrence of rebounded vascularization associated with conventional LASER treatments for melasma, dermal melasma, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, rosacea, flushing, erythema, or telangiectasia. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236227 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING DYSPNEA, INCLUDING VIA ELECTRICAL AFFERENT SIGNAL BLOCKING - Systems and methods for treating a patient with dyspnea are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes identifying the patient as suffering from dyspnea, and, based at least in part on identifying the patient as suffering from dyspnea, implanting an electrical signal delivery element within the patient in signal communication with an afferent neural pathway of a carotid body chemoreceptor. The method can further include at least reducing dyspneic sensations in the patient by directing an electrical signal from the electrical signal delivery element to the neural pathway to at least partially block afferent signals from the chemoreceptor. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236228 | PERSONAL RECOVERY AND PERFORMANCE SYSTEM - An electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device and a method for using it are disclosed herein. The EMS device includes at least one electrode, a microcontroller, a buffer, a DAC, and an amplifier. The method includes placing at least one electrode in contact with the skin of a patient, performing a diagnostic to determine the soft tissue injury, securing the at least one electrode to the patient, turning on the EMS device, and performing movement protocols. The EMS device transmits pulses to the soft tissue injury using a waveform. The waveform has an alternating polarity. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND PAIN REDUCTION - A method and system providing pain relief by applying electromagnetic impulses to nerves which transport the pain signals from the areas effected by pain to the correlated pain receptors in the brain. An array of two or more topical sensors, applied above the pain-conducting nerve read the electro-magnetic waves emitted by the respective nerve duct; one or more pulse generators emit an electromagnetic wave designed to cancel the pain signal by ways of destructive interference. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236230 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE OPTIMAL BRAIN STIMULATION TO INDUCE DESIRED BEHAVIOR - Described is a system for inducing a desired behavioral effect using an electrical current stimulation. A brain monitoring subsystem includes monitoring electrodes for sensing brain activity, and a brain stimulation subsystem includes stimulating electrodes for applying an electrical current stimulation. Multi-scale distributed data is registered into a graphical representation. The system identifies a sub-graph in the graphical representation and maps the sub-graph onto concept features, generating a concept lattice which relates the concept features to a behavioral effect. Finally, an electrical current stimulation to be applied to produce the behavioral effect is determined. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236231 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO A USER - A method for providing electrical stimulation to a user, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulation device, in communication with a controller, at a head region of the user; with the electrical stimulation device, providing a stimulation treatment having a waveform configured for neuromodulation in the user; with the controller, performing an adjustment to the stimulation treatment, wherein performing the adjustment includes: generating a transformed waveform with application of a transfer function to the waveform, wherein the transfer function scales the waveform and selectively attenuates extreme waveform values while maintaining a frequency characteristic of the waveform in the transformed waveform; and applying the transformed waveform with the electrical stimulation device, thereby modulating the stimulation treatment. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236232 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACOUSTIC STIMULATION OF BRAIN WAVES - A method and system for personalized acoustic brain wave stimulation of a person. The system comprises an acoustic stimulation device and a remote server. The device comprises a memory able to store operating parameters, acquisition element of a measured signal analysis element in order to assess whether the person is in a state susceptible to stimulation and emission element designed for emitting an acoustic signal. The acquisition element, analysis element and/or emission element operate depending on operating parameters. The device and the remote server comprise means of data transmission for transmitting operating data from the device to the server and transmitting second operating parameters from the server to the device. The remote server comprises means of processing operating data for determining second operating parameters. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236233 | STIMULATION MANAGEMENT - A method including reducing a stimulation artefact of an implantable stimulator including a plurality of stimulating electrodes by obtaining respective information on respective artefact voltages at a first location resulting from stimulation by one electrode group or respective electrode groups of the implanted stimulator and determining an adjustment regime based on the obtained information that results in a reduction of the stimulation artefact at the first location relative to that which would be the case in the absence of the regime. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236234 | COCHLEAR IMPLANTS - A cochlear implant including a cochlear lead, an antenna, a processor case, and a printed circuit board assembly located within the processor case. The processor case may include a base with a bottom wall and first and second side walls that together define a one-piece, unitary structure, a first end wall, attached to the bottom wall and to the first and second side walls, including a first plurality of feedthrough pins, a second end wall, attached to the bottom wall and to the first and second side walls, including a second plurality of feedthrough pins, and a cover attached to the first and second side walls and to the first and second end walls. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236235 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR TREATING PATIENTS VIA RENAL NEUROMODULATION TO REDUCE A RISK OF DEVELOPING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT - Methods for reducing a risk associated with developing cognitive impairment, including dementia, with therapeutic renal neuromodulation and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. Sympathetic nerve activity can contribute to several cellular and physiological conditions associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in later life. One aspect of the present technology is directed to methods for improving a patient's calculated risk score for developing dementia. Other aspects of the present technology are directed to reducing a likelihood of developing dementia in patients presenting one or more dementia risk factors in middle age. Renal sympathetic nerve activity can be attenuated to improve a patient's risk of developing dementia. The attenuation can be achieved, for example, using an intravascularly positioned catheter carrying a therapeutic assembly, e.g., a therapeutic assembly configured to use electrically-induced, thermally-induced, and/or chemically-induced approaches to modulate the renal sympathetic nerve. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236236 | DUAL PATIENT CONTROLLERS - Devices, systems, and methods incorporate the most-used functions of an electrical stimulator's controller into a small, thin pocket controller that is not only comfortable to carry in a pocket, but can also be attached to a key ring, lanyard, or other such carrying device for ease of daily use. A separate patient controller charger is used to charge and control the implanted medical device. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236237 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SPINAL CORD STIMULATION PARAMETERS BASED ON PATIENT FEEDBACK - The present disclosure provides a grip sensor for quantifying pain experienced by a patient during spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The grip sensor includes an electronics enclosure, an annular outer shell substantially surrounding the electronics enclosure and sized to be held by the patient, a pressure sensor embedded in the outer shell and communicatively coupled to the electronics enclosure, the pressure sensor configured to measure a grip strength of the patient as SCS is applied to the patient, and a plurality of galvanic skin response sensors communicatively coupled to the electronics enclosure and configured to measure an electrical impedance of the skin of the patient as SCS is applied to the patient. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236238 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION USING FEEDBACK TO ADJUST STIMULATION PARAMETERS - An electrical stimulation system includes a control module that provides electrical stimulation signals to an electrical stimulation lead coupled to the control module for stimulation of patient tissue. The system also includes a sensor to be disposed on or within the body of the patient and to measure a biosignal; and a processor to communicate with the sensor to receive the biosignal and to generate an adjustment to one or more of the stimulation parameters based on the biosignal. The adjustment can be configured and arranged to steer the electrical stimulation signals to stimulate a region of the patient tissue that is different, at least in part, from a region of the patient tissue stimulated prior to the adjustment. Alternatively or additionally, the biosignal is indicative of a particular patient activity and the adjustment is a pre-determined adjustment selected for the particular patient activity. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236239 | MANAGEMENT OF STIMULATION SAFETY LIMITS IN A NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - An electrical stimulation system for use with a plurality of electrodes implanted within a tissue region comprises a neurostimulator configured for delivering electrical stimulation energy to the plurality of electrodes in accordance with a set of stimulation parameters, thereby injecting a charge into the tissue region, a control device configured for receiving user input to modify the set of stimulation parameters, and controller/processor circuitry configured for, in response to the user input computing a charge injection metric value as a function of a physical electrode parameter and an electrical source parameter for a first set of the electrodes, wherein the electrode set comprises at least two electrodes, comparing the computed charge injection metric value to a safety threshold value, and performing a corrective action based on the comparison. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236240 | SYNC PULSE DETECTOR - Disclosed herein are devices and methods used with neurostimulation therapy for spinal cord injury. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to a sync pulse detector and methods for synchronizing signals from an implanted neurostimulator with measured physiological responses and other data. | 2018-08-23 |
20180236241 | METHODS FOR PROVIDING OPTIMIZED NEUROSTIMULATION - Disclosed herein are methods for neurostimulation therapy for spinal cord injury. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for neurostimulation therapy for spinal cord injury. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for providing multiple independent, simultaneous waveforms in neurostimulation therapy while minimizing or substantially eliminating undesirable interactions between the waveforms. | 2018-08-23 |