| 36th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 41 |
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| 20120226193 | BIOPSY DEVICE WITH ROTATABLE TISSUE SAMPLE HOLDER - A biopsy device comprises a probe body, a cannula extending distally from the probe body, a cutter moveable relative to the cannula to sever tissue, and a tissue sample holder coupled with the probe body. The tissue sample holder comprises a rotatable member having a plurality of recesses to receive tissue samples. The rotatable member can be operable to successively index each recess relative to a lumen defined by the cutter. A cover portion may be associated with the rotatable member and permits one or more recesses to be viewable through the cover. The recesses may be configured to carry one or more tissue samples as the rotatable member is rotated. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226194 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BLOCKING NEEDLE AND CANNULA TRACTS - Apparatus and methods for blocking needle tracts are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle tracts are blocked by using a needle that includes an elongated shaft that defines an outer surface, and a polymer coating applied to the outer surface of the shaft, the coating being adapted to block the tract formed by insertion of the needle into an object. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226195 | LANCET INTEGRATED TEST ELEMENT TAPE DISPENSER - A lancet integrated test element tape includes a plurality of lancet integrated test elements. The lancet integrated test elements each include a lancet configured to form an incision in tissue and a test element configured to analyze body fluid from the incision in the tissue. A cartridge includes a supply compartment configured to store an unused section of the tape. The tape is folded within the supply compartment to limit damage to the lancet integrated test elements. The cartridge can further include a waste compartment in which a used section of the tape is stored. An indexing mechanism moves the tape between the supply and waste compartments. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226196 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UROFLOWMETRY - The present invention generally pertains to an apparatus and a method for uroflowmetry. Uroflowmetry can generally be defined as the collection and measurement of a patient's urination for the purpose of determining urine flow data that are necessary to analyze the patient's urination by comparing the patient's urine flow data to standardized urine flow data of healthy individuals. The present invention allows medical professionals to non-invasively diagnose a patient's urination by collecting, measuring and computing urine flow data to determine if any medical conditions and symptoms that affect urine flow are present. The within invention is designed and constructed in such a manner as to allow for the collection and measurement of urination to be done quickly, easily and at a reduced cost. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226197 | LIMB VOLUME ACCOMMODATION IN PEOPLE WITH LIMB AMPUTATION - A prosthetic sock monitoring system is disclosed. The sock monitoring system includes a storage device and a data collection unit. The data collection unit is operable to receive data from at least one sensor coupled to a prosthetic sock that is wearable by a patient, and store the received data in the storage device. A prosthetic sock is also disclosed. The sock comprises material shaped to fit over at least a portion of the residual limb of the patient and a thickness adapted for inserting the residual limb into the socket of the prosthesis while the sock is fitted over the residual limb. The sock also comprises one or more of a sock identification unit and a force sensing device. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226198 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Systems and Processes - Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226199 | THE DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND FOLLOWING UP A COMPLETE OR PARTIAL ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURY BY MEANS OF COMPARING THE TWO LIMBS - The aim of the invention is to make improvements to the “GNRB®” device for detecting and following up an ACL injury, one improvement comprising a system for positioning the knee at a flexion of 20° to 90°, characterized by two separate seat portions which are pivotable relative to one another ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226200 | METHODS OF STIMULATING TISSUE BASED UPON FILTERING PROPERTIES OF THE TISSUE - The invention generally relates to methods of stimulating tissue based upon filtering properties of the tissue. In certain aspects, the invention provides methods for stimulating tissue that involve analyzing at least one filtering property of a region of at least one tissue, and providing a dose of energy to the at least one region of tissue based upon results of the analyzing step. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226201 | CURVED ULTRASONIC HIFU TRANSDUCER WITH PRE-FORMED SPHERICAL MATCHING LAYER - A curved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) transducer comprising a curved piezoelectric array having opposite convex and concave surfaces, the concave surface being a transmitting surface, and a plurality of acoustic transmission areas, a plurality of electrodes located on the surfaces of the curved piezoelectric array for applying electrical transmit signals to the acoustic transmission areas, and a unitary, continuously formed curved matching layer pre-formed to the desired curvature of the curved transducer array and bonded to the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array which provides acoustic matching and electrical isolation for the transmitting surface of the curved piezoelectric array. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226202 | Passive Mobility Exercise and Range-of-Motion Bed Apparatus - A passive exercise therapy station moves a patient's limb or body part through a prescribed range of motion without stress to the patient's limb or associated joints. A frame is formed of a pair of arches joined in parallel to one another, with a pair of overhead horizontal rails. One or more main cables extend over guide pulleys on the frame and past an adjustable guide carriage that travels along the overhead rails. An actuator positions the guide carriage at a desired location on the overhead rails. An exercise cable descends from the guide carriage to the patient. The exercise cable may be a web attached to the main cable. The exercise therapy station may be wheeled between rooms for therapy of a given patient. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226203 | WALKING ASSIST DEVICE - To provide a walking assist device which can apply torque to a knee joint at a suitable timing. A walking assist device includes an actuator, a reaction force sensor and an angle sensor. The walking assist device is fitted to a user's leg. The actuator is able to apply torque to a knee joint of one leg of the user. The reaction force sensor detects a reaction force that the foot of the one leg receives from the floor. The angle sensor detects a hip joint angle of the one leg around a pitch axis. The walking assist device specifies a timing to start applying the torque to the knee joint in a direction that swings the lower leg backward, based on the detected reaction force and the detected hip joint angle. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226204 | PROGRAMMABLE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) DETECTION DEVICE - Time after time studies find that often, even when administered by trained professionals, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compression rates and depth are inadequate. Too week, shallow or too forceful compressions may contribute to suboptimal patient outcome. Several parameters are crucial for optimal and properly-administered CPR. Crucial parameters include proper hand positioning on the patient's chest, depth of compression of 4-5 cm, and compression rate of 100 compressions per minute. The crucial parameters are often affected by patient parameters, and relative to the patient, rescuer parameters, such as patient thoracic volume; weight; age; gender; and rescuer's, relative to the patient's, parameters, such as weight, height; physical form, etc. Proposed is an automated CPR feedback device with user programmable settings for assisting with real-time feedback and subsequently correcting rescuers patient customized CPR technique. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226205 | FRONT PART FOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR CPR - An embodiment of the support structure includes a back plate, a central part adapted to recite an automatic compression/decompression unit, and a front part. The front part includes two legs coupled between the central part and the back plate. The support structure is arranged to automatically compress or decompress a patient's chest when the front part is attached to the back plate and when the compression/decompression unit is received in the central part. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226206 | GUM MASSAGING DEVICE - A gum massaging device includes upper and lower curve plates and upper and lower massage plates. The upper and lower curve plates are used for contacting upper and lower rows of teeth once the gum massaging device is inserted into a mouth of a user. The upper and lower curve plates have C-shaped structures with inner ends connected to each other and outer ends spaced apart from each other so as to define a gap between the outer ends. The upper and lower massage plates are mounted respectively on the upper and lower curve plates in such a manner that the upper and lower massage plates are adapted to contact upper and lower gums of the upper and lower rows of teeth to provide massaging effects once the upper and lower massage plates are pressed against the upper and lower gums. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226207 | BODY MASSAGE APPARATUS - A body massage apparatus is provided with a housing. A massage unit is provided in the housing. A pair of laterally spaced apart air bladders is provided on the housing with the massage unit oriented between the air bladders. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226208 | DEVICE THAT PREMITS SLIMMING BY IMPROVING BLOOD FLOW IN THE SKIN - A device that permits slimming by improving blood flow in the skin, with movement by endurance training devices in the fat-burning pulse, with a main body with a securing means in the form of a sleeve for placing around the abdomen, wherein the main body has at least two chamber systems that can be acted on independently by a fluid, is improved by the fact that at least one and preferably two to four chambers of the chamber systems which come to lie on the right-hand side of the body are arranged in a U-shape with upwardly directed arms, whereas at least one and preferably two to four chambers of the chamber systems which come to lie on the left-hand side of the body are arranged in a U-shape with downwardly directed arms. This additionally stimulates peristalsis. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226209 | GLOVE REINFORCEMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - A glove having one or more reinforcements affixed thereon that reduce restriction of movement of fingers of a user. The reinforcements cross to form at least one X-shaped pattern when projected on a plane of motion of an interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The one or more reinforcements are located substantially on one or both sides of the interphalangeal joint of the fingers. The X-shaped pattern is substantially centered over an axis of rotation of the interphalangeal joint. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226210 | CONFIGURABLE FOOT ORTHOSIS - There is disclosed a configurable foot orthosis, comprising a corrective layer and a plurality of position adjusters, each position adjuster being associated with a respective area of the human foot. Each position adjuster can be adjusted in order to counteract a postural deviation. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226211 | Gelatin-Transglutaminase Hemostatic Dressings and Sealants - An adhesive material for medical use comprising gelatin and a non-toxic cross-linking material such as transglutaminase. An optional embodiment of the invention includes dressings in which a layer of a transglutaminase is sandwiched between a first and second layer of gelatin. The hemostatic products are useful for the treatment of wounded tissue. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226212 | TISSUE CONTACTING MATERIAL - A tissue contacting material comprising a plurality of regions comprising an outer region serving as a protective barrier, one or more inner regions, and a tissue contacting region. The plurality of regions each comprise one or more of a plurality of polymers selected from the group consisting of a first polymer comprising a crosslinked hydrophilic polymer and a second crosslinked polymeric matrix, formed of a crosslinkable polymer adapted to incorporate the first polymer without substantially reacting or crosslinking with the first polymer. The first and/or second polymers provide the respective regions with one or more properties including swellability in the presence of water, active agent content, permeability to the diffusion of active agent from or through the layer, moisture vapor permeability, and adhesion to tissue. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226213 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PRESSURE ENHANCEMENT - There is provided an apparatus for applying pressure to a wound, the apparatus comprising a main body portion having a top panel and two sides, the apparatus is adapted to be positioned on a dressing opposing a wound, such that the top panel is essentially parallel to a surface of a dressing. There is further provided a bandage comprising an elongated web, adapted to be folded upon itself, a dressing disposed on a wound surface of the web and a pressure enhancement member adapted to be directly or indirectly the dressing opposite the wound, wherein the pressure enhancement member comprises a main body portion having a top panel and two sides, the top panel is essentially parallel to the dressing. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226214 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SKIN TIGHTENING - The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein assist with the healing process of tissue that was previously or simultaneously treated for a therapeutic or cosmetic effect. The methods, procedures, kits, and devices described herein can also provide temporary simulated results of a cosmetic procedure to allow for visual assessment to select the type of procedure or for treatment planning in advance of the surgical procedure. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226215 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Cerebrospinal Fluid in a Subject's Ventricular System - A system for draining excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the head of a subject includes a drainage shunt and a valve assembly that selectively permits the shunt to drain CSF. The valve assembly also compensates for multiple factors that can affect the subject's intracranial pressure (ICP) and compliance, and could otherwise lead to CSF over-drainage or other undesirable conditions. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226216 | APPLICATOR FOR INSERTING AN ELONGATED OBJECT INTO A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY ORIFICE - The invention relates to an applicator ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226217 | PHOTOSENSITIZING COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of amphiphilic photosensitizing agents which have a water solubility of at least 0.5 mg/ml and to their use in methods of photochemical internalization. Such salts may be formed from a pharmaceutically acceptable base, for example an organic amine such as an amino alcohol, or from a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, for example a sulphonic acid or a sulphonic acid derivative. Due to their increased water solubility, such salts are particularly suitable for use in the preparation of parenteral pharmaceutical preparations, e.g. for use as solutions for injection or infusion. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226218 | EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX MATERIAL CREATED USING NON-THERMAL IRREVERSIBLE ELECTROPORATION - Extracellular matrix material is disclosed which is created by subjecting a target area to non-thermal irreversible electroporation (NTIRE) with a pulsed electrical field to kill cells in the absence of thermal damage. The dead cellular material may be removed and the remaining non-cellular matrix material may be implanted into a repair site to be treated medically or cosmetically. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226219 | DEVICE AND IONTOPHORESIS PATCH COMPRISING THIN FILM BATTERY - An apparatus having a thin film battery includes: a device electrically operating and including a substrate; and the thin film battery for supplying power to the device. The thin film battery includes: a first electrically conductive layer formed on the substrate; a second electrically conductive layer formed on the substrate while being spaced apart from the first electrically conductive layer and positioned on an identical plane to the first electrically conductive layer; a first electrode layer formed on the first electrically conductive layer and electrically connected to the first electrically conductive layer; a second electrode layer formed on the second electrically conductive layer, electrically connected to the second electrically conductive layer, disposed while being spaced apart from the first electrode layer in a side direction, and having a polarity opposite to a polarity of the first electrode layer; an ion conductive polymer electrolyte for covering both the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer; and a sealing film for sealing the ion conductive polymer electrolyte. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226220 | SHIELDABLE UNIT DOSE MEDICAL NEEDLE ASSEMBLIES - A shieldable unit dose assembly includes a needle holding member, a safety shield member disposed around the needle holding member, and a unit dose needle including a hub which is connected to the needle holding member. The needle holder member includes a male tapering surface and the hub of the unit dose needle includes a female tapering surface for connection therebetween. The unit dose needle includes a solid elongated unit dose needle having a patient end for containing and administering a unit dose of a vaccine. The telescoping safety shield member is disposed around the needle holding member, and is axially movable from a non-shielding position surrounding at least a portion of the needle holding member to a telescoped shielding position encompassing the patient end of the unit dose needle. The safety shield member may be locked into the shielding position. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226221 | VACUUM SENSE CONTROL FOR PHACO PULSE SHAPING - A method and apparatus for precisely controlling particle movement relative to a phacoemulsification needle tip is provided. The design monitors actual vacuum present and calculates a pulse shape amplitude waveform proportional to the amount of measured vacuum. An increase in vacuum indicates that the handpiece/needle is becoming occluded by a large particle. The present design determines whether additional power is required to bump or move a large particle away from the needle tip. The present design may employ a control loop that senses and continuously monitors vacuum. The design may dynamically vary the amount of ultrasonic energy delivered to the surgical area in response to the observed actual vacuum, and can actively vary the amount of power delivered to the surgical area based on the size of the particle and the resultant vacuum realized. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226222 | Device For Dosing And Adjusting The Flow Of A Radiopaque Agent To Be Used In Performing An Angiography - A device 100 for dosing and pressure adjusting of a radiopaque agent, and, in particular, of carbon dioxide, while performing angiography, is supplied at a predefined pressure, slightly higher with respect to the environment pressure, from a source 1. The device 100 includes a first dispenser 10 for withdrawing measured amounts of carbon dioxide from the source 1. A first reservoir 15 is connected to the first dispenser by a first flow diverter 5, and contains a predefined amount of carbon dioxide to be supplied to an injection catheter 50. The device 100 includes also a second reservoir 25, the first reservoir 15 and second reservoir 25 have a common surface 20, soft or mobile, for balancing the gas pressure in the reservoirs. An output pipe 16 sets the first reservoir 15 and the injection catheter 50 in fluid communication. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226223 | PROCEDURE - A procedure for forming an opening in a tubular organ surface while observing images from an endoscope introduced into a tubular organ through a natural opening, and performing observation and treatment of an organ in an abdominal cavity through the opening, including the steps of: inserting an endoscope into a target tubular organ through a natural opening of a subject; checking and identifying a region without other organs or blood vessels; inserting a perforating treatment instrument; perforating with the perforating treatment instrument; inserting the endoscope into the abdominal cavity through the perforated portion; inserting a surgical treatment instrument through the perforated portion; performing surgery; inserting a suturing instrument; and suturing the perforated portion, wherein the endoscope is replaced by an ultrasonic endoscope in at least one of the steps. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226224 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATION COMPRISING OCTREOTIDE AND THREE LINEAR POLYLACTIDE-CO-GLYCOLIDE POLYMERS - The present invention relates to sustained release formulations comprising as active ingredient octreotide or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof and three different linear polylactide-co-glycolide polymers (PLGAs). | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226225 | Infusion Catheter Tip for Biologics - A system for moving particles suspended in a first fluid, and for infusing them into the stream of a second fluid, includes a catheter with a multi-lumen distal separator. The separator is formed with a plurality of parallel lumens, wherein each lumen has a predetermined diameter. Importantly, the diameter of each lumen is dimensioned to sequentially receive particles therethrough, to prevent the particles from flocculating before they enter the stream of the second fluid. A recollection chamber in fluid communication with the separator allows for reconsolidation of the fluid after leaving the separator and for minimizing the damage caused to the vessel when the fluid exits the catheter. An inflatable balloon, affixed to the outside of the catheter, can be provided to regulate flow of the second fluid and thereby facilitate entry of the particles into the stream of the second fluid and increase retention of particles in targeted tissue. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226226 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a label configured to be coupled to a medicament delivery device. The label includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the medicament delivery device. The second surface includes a textual indicia. The label further includes an electronic circuit system configured to output an electronic signal. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226227 | COAXIAL CATHETER SYSTEM - A medical system includes first and second medical probes in an arrangement and configured for insertion into a lumen or vessel of a patient, the first medical probe having indicia, and a detector is fixedly coupled to the second medical probe and configured for insertion into and advancement through the lumen or vessel along with the second medical probe, wherein the detector detects passage of the indicia as the first and second medical probes are moved relative to each other within the lumen or body vessel. An electromechanical driver is coupled to, and operable to move the first and second medical probes. A system controller is configured for directing the electromechanical driver to move the first and second medical probes relative to each other within the lumen or body vessel based on signals received from the detector when the detector is positioned within the lumen or body vessel. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226228 | BI-DIRECTIONAL HANDLE FOR A CATHETER - A steerable catheter or sheath includes a catheter or sheath body defining a longitudinal axis; first and second actuation wires extending from a proximal end of the body; and a control handle coupled to the body for steering a distal end of the body. The control handle includes a grip portion including a pivot; a wire diverting assembly located on the grip portion at a location separate from the pivot; and an actuator assembly coupled to the pivot and configured for pivotal movement in a single plane. The wire diverting assembly can include first and second actuation wire connection locations that are disposed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis. The first and second actuation wires can extend toward the wire diverting assembly in a first orientation, and the wire diverting assembly can change the first orientation to a second orientation that is at an angle to the first orientation. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226229 | BALLOON CATHETER, BALLOON CATHETER MANUFACTURING DEVICE, BALLOON CATHETER MANUFACTURING METHOD, CATHETER CONNECTION DEVICE, CATHETER CONNECTION METHOD, AND CONNECTED CATHETER - To provide a balloon catheter and an apparatus and method for manufacturing the balloon catheter, whereby the degree of welding can be appropriately adjusted and the balloon catheter can be formed so as to have a desired surface profile suitable for various uses including medical use. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226230 | Nested Balloon Catheter for Localized Drug Delivery - A balloon catheter for delivering a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent to tissue is described including an outer balloon having a wall with an opening therethrough and an inner surface, an inner balloon disposed in the outer balloon, enclosing an inflation chamber and having an outer surface defining a space between the outer surface of the inner balloon and the inner surface of the outer balloon, a catheter having a first lumen in fluid communication with the space between the inner balloon and the outer balloon for supplying the agent thereto, and a second lumen through which fluid is supplied to the inflation chamber for inflating the inner balloon to urge the agent out of the opening in the outer balloon, wherein the outer balloon and/or the inner balloon comprise at least one protrusion for directing the agent. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226231 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter includes a core wire and an opening control portion. The core wire is formed of a long wire disposed in an outer shaft and includes a pushing portion. The opening control portion is provided in the outer shaft and has a control hole that communicates with an inflation lumen. The opening area of the control hole in the opening control portion is partially closed when the pushing portion of the core wire comes into contact with the control hole. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226232 | Fluid Flow Control Device with Retractable Cannula - A device having a housing; a cannula projecting forwardly from the housing; a connector useful for attaching the device to a fluid source or receptacle; a fluid flow path establishing fluid communication between the cannula and the connector; a retraction mechanism biasing the cannula away from its projecting position; and an actuator supported by the housing and configured to modify the fluid flow path so as to terminate fluid flow through the device, seal off the fluid flow path, and release the retraction mechanism to retract the cannula into the housing. The subject device is particularly preferred for use in the medical field, for example, as part of an infusion set or as a collection device for blood, or other fluids or flowable matter. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226233 | PEN NEEDLE WITH SAFETY SHIELD SYSTEM - A needle tip for an injection device includes a body having a front portion, a back portion configured to be removably connected to the pre-loaded injection device, and a wall separating the front and back portions. A hollow needle has a first piercing portion projecting back from the separating wall and a second piercing portion projecting forward from the separating wall. A safety shield that is axially movable relative to the body at least between an initial position, a retracted position, and a post use locking position. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226234 | MONITORING THE SEATING STATUS OF A FLUID RESERVOIR IN A FLUID INFUSION DEVICE - A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a housing, a drive motor assembly in the housing, a force sensor, and an electronics module. The drive motor assembly regulates delivery of fluid by actuating a piston of a fluid reservoir, and the force sensor generates output levels in response to force imparted thereto during, for example, fluid delivery operations. The electronics module processes the output levels of the force sensor to assess the operating health of the force sensor, to check for occlusions in the fluid delivery path, and to monitor the seating status of the fluid reservoir. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226235 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR REDUCING AIR BUBBLES IN FLUIDIC SYSTEM - The invention provides a fluidic system ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226236 | MEDICAMENT APPLICATION ADAPTER COMPRISING A GAS BLOCKING ELEMENT FOR A HEMODIALYSIS TUBE SET - For the administering of medicaments, an adapter is provided for connection to a haemodialysis tube set, which makes possible the direct connection of a standard injection vial to the extracorporeal circuit, avoiding the introduction of air into the circuit. The adapter has two conduit pathways. The conduit pathway for the application of medicament contains a gas-blocking element. The second conduit pathway serves for the aeration of the injection vial. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226237 | PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER ANCHORING DEVICE - The present disclosure provide catheter anchoring devices including anchoring devices that can be used to secure percutaneous catheters to a patient. In some embodiments, a catheter anchoring device comprises a locking tab having a front surface including a first mechanical engagement material and a back surface to be adhesively secured to a catheter by wrapping the back surface around a catheter surface. The catheter anchoring device further comprises a base portion comprising a base material layer including a bottom surface for adhesive application to the skin of a patient and a top surface including a second mechanical engagement material for engagement with the first mechanical engagement material of the locking tab; and a flexible closure extending from the base material layer and including a third mechanical engagement material for engagement with the top surface of the base material layer and a through-hole sized to allow passage of a tab protrusion. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226238 | MEDICATED MODULE WITH BYPASS AND NEEDLE GUARD - A medicated module attachable to a drug delivery device comprises a connecting body configured for attachment to the drug delivery device. A first needle is fixed within the connecting body and a movable needle hub is operatively coupled to the connecting body. A needle guard is operatively coupled to the connecting body and a biasing member is positioned between the connecting body and needle guard. A second needle is fixed within the needle hub. A first cavity within the connecting body defines a reservoir containing at least one dose of a medicament. The reservoir configured for fluid communication with the first and the second needle. The reservoir comprises a bypass configured to allow medicament from the drug delivery device to bypass the reservoir and exit the second needle. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226239 | SYRINGE WITH INTEGRATED CANNULA - A syringe assembly includes a tubular barrel having an open proximal end, a distal end, and an internal a fluid retaining chamber. A plunger is slidingly received in the chamber and is configured to draw fluid into and expel fluid from the chamber. A hollow projection extends from the distal end of the barrel and a cannula extends from the hollow projection. The cannula may have a spiked tip, a transverse orifice, and longitudinally disposed bi-lateral fluid flow channels. The cannula is adapted to penetrate the seal of a medical access point, such as a medicine vial, IV port, or catheter port. A receiving collar including one or more male threads surrounds the hollow projection and the cannula and is adapted to releasably engage a needle hub. The needle hub has an internal cavity configured to matingly receive and cover the cannula. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226240 | SYRINGE - A syringe ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226241 | SAFETY SYRINGE WITH RETRACTABLE ROTATION - A safety syringe with retractile rotation is disclosed. The plunger is capable of rapidly embedding with and positioning at the needle set, the next step of the retractile movement to retract the needle is easily processed by a user, and the needle set is firmly assembled and positioned at the open end of the barrel so as to not easily result an unpredictable phenomenon, such as deteriorating the suitability between the needle set and the barrel to result the needle set indentation and leakage when injecting from a sharp raise in temperatures, or overtightening the needle set and the barrel to result the needle and the needle set incapable of retracting in the barrel from the sharp fall of temperature. Furthermore, this invention is capable of achieving one hand operation with safety, improving environmental protection quantity, and easy use for retracting the needle. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226242 | INFUSION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SEPTUM HOUSING - An infusion device for subcutaneously administering a medication or a therapeutic fluid to a patient includes a base element which has fluid receiving means for receiving the fluid and fluid communication means for transferring the fluid into a cannula. The base element has at least one recess accommodating a septum that is pierceable by a needle. The septum is secured to the base element by a septum housing in such a way that a fluid transfer volume is formed in the recess between an internal surface of the septum and an inner section of the recess. The fluid transfer volume is in communication with the fluid communication means, and the septum housing accommodates a premounted septum. The septum housing is fixed and fluid sealed to the base element in the inner section of the recess. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226243 | PRESSURE ACTIVATED SAFETY VALVE WITH ANTI-ADHERENT COATING - A pressure activated valve comprises a valve housing defining a lumen for receiving bodily fluids therein and a flexible membrane disposed in the valve housing. The flexible membrane includes a slit extending therethrough so that the flexible membrane may be moved between an open and a closed configuration based on fluid pressure within the lumen. A nonthrombogenic coating may be formed on fluid contacting surfaces of the flexible membrane. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226244 | Septum Feature for Identification of an Access Port - An access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient, and a method of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port. The access port includes a body capturing a septum that covers a cavity defined by the body, and a pattern of protrusions extending from an outer surface of the septum away from the cavity, the pattern of protrusions detectable through palpation to indentify the access port as a power-injectable port. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226245 | TRANSDERMALLY ABSORBABLE PREPARATION - Disclosed is a transdermally absorbable preparation, in which an adhesive agent produced by crosslinking at least one copolymer is contained in an adhesive layer and the aging period in the production of the adhesive layer can be shortened. The transdermally absorbable preparation comprises a support and an adhesive layer arranged on the support and containing an adhesive agent and a medicinal component. The transdermally absorbable preparation is characterized in that the adhesive agent comprises a resin mixture comprising 100 parts by mass of a specific acrylic copolymer (A) and 0.1 to 30 parts by mass of a specific acrylic copolymer (B) or 0.05 to 2 part(s) by mass of a polyamine compound, and the adhesive layer additionally contains an organic acid. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226246 | Collection Devices for Catheter Assemblies - A collection device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing for an easier catheterization process and fluid collection with the device capable of being folded from a larger form into a smaller, more mobile form. The collection device may have attached to its top portion a connecting tube capable of being stretched and compressed, thereby allowing the user more flexibility and convenience while catheterized. Additionally, the collection device may contain antiseptic agents, fold lines, a drainage tube, fastening mechanisms, and leg strap holders in order to make the device more convenient to use. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226247 | WOUND TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT AND SUCTION CONNECTION FOR A WOUND TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a wound treatment arrangement having a filling material which is designed for filling the wound, and a suction connection which is designed for suctioning wound exudate out of the filler material, and which is to be arranged on the side facing away from the wound bed, outside of the filler material, with a drainage layer arranged between the filler material and the suction connection, to introduce the exudate to be suctioned out of the filler material, into at least one suction opening of the suction connection. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226248 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING CYCLODEXTRIN COMPLEX - An absorbent article comprising a cyclodextrin complex comprising cyclodextrin and at least two components complexed with said cyclodextrin, wherein said at least two components are:
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| 20120226249 | Disposable Absorbent Articles Having Wide Color Gamut Indicia Printed Thereon - Aspects of the present disclosure involve absorbent articles having components having printed indicia, and more particularly, web materials having indicia printed with a color palette that exceeds the prior art color palette. Such web materials can be printed during the manufacture of components of absorbent articles. As discussed herein, examples of such printed web materials can be used in the manufacture of printed diaper components, such as for example, backsheets, topsheets, landing zones, fasteners, fastening tabs, ears, absorbent cores, and acquisition layers. The apparatuses and methods discussed herein are also applicable to other types of absorbent articles, such as feminine hygiene products. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226250 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a liquid permeable topsheet ( | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226251 | FOAM DEVICE FOR LIQUID ABSORPTION AND METHOD - One aspect is a liquid absorption including a foam frame defining a cavity region and having a perimeter defining an area in a transverse direction. An insert is substantially contained within the cavity region. The cavity region has a perimeter defining an area in the transverse direction, the cavity area being the majority of the foam frame area. The foam frame and insert are configured to absorb liquid into the insert when the foam frame is placed adjacent a liquid source. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226252 | DISPOSABLE BODILY FLUID ABSORBENT WEARING ARTICLE - Provided is a disposable bodily fluid absorbent wearing article including a liquid-pervious topsheet formed with ridges and troughs extending in parallel to each other, improved to attach a leakage-barrier thereto. A bodily fluid absorbent core material assembly is interposed between a liquid-pervious topsheet and a liquid-impervious backsheet. The topsheet is formed on its outer surface with ridges and troughs extending in parallel to each other in a front-back direction. Opposite outer edges in a width direction of the core material assembly are formed with leakage-barriers, respectively. Opposite lateral regions of the topsheet extending outward at least partially beyond opposite side edges of the core material assembly are compressed so as to lower a height of the ridges. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226253 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article comprising a top sheet, a back sheet and an absorbent laminate disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet, wherein: the absorbent laminate comprises an upper sheet-shaped absorbent layer, a fiber assembly layer and a lower sheet-shaped absorbent layer provided in this order from the top sheet side; the fiber assembly layer contains pulp fibers; and each of the upper sheet-shaped absorbent layer and the lower sheet-shaped absorbent layer contains an absorbent polymer but does not contain a pulp fiber between nonwoven fabric sheets. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226254 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - A disposable wearing article having a rear waist region which includes a rear waist main section facing a front waist region and a buttocks-covering section lying adjacent to a crotch region. The rear waist main section is divided into an upper area lying adjacent to a waist-opening and a lower area lying adjacent to the crotch region wherein a tensile stress per unit width dimension in the buttocks-covering section is lower than a tensile stress per unit width dimension in the lower area of the rear waist main section. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226255 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - A chassis of a diaper includes a first outer sheet defining a front waist region and a part of a crotch region, a second outer sheet defining a rear waist region and a part of the crotch region and a middle sheet connecting these sheets and defining a part of the crotch region. To the skin-facing side of the chassis, a liquid-absorbent structure is attached. The liquid-absorbent structure is provided with first and second elastic sheets overlapping front and rear ends of the liquid-absorbent structure, respectively. The first elastic sheet is attached under tension in a transverse direction and in contractible manner between a bottom surface of the liquid-absorbent structure and the first outer sheet and the second elastic sheet is located on a skin-facing surface of the liquid-absorbent structure and attached thereto under tension in the transverse direction and in contractible manner. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226256 | DISPOSAL BAG-SYSTEM FOR A DISPOSABLE OBJECT - A disposal-bag system attached to or formed at least partially by a disposable object (e.g., a diaper) includes a container that houses a disposal bag folded into a compact arrangement. The container is generally thin and flat and sized for storing the bag, and the bag is sized for holding the disposable object that the system is used with. And the bag is at least partially removable from the container so that the disposable object can be placed into it for disposal. In use, the container is opened, the bag is extended from the container and opened, the disposable object is grasped by reaching through the bag, the bag is inverted to now hold the disposable object, and the bag is closed and disposed of. In this way, the disposal-bag system provides a convenient, sanitary, and self-contained method of disposing of soiled diapers or other disposable objects. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226257 | Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapeutic Methods Using Therapeutic Delivery Devices and Systems - Methods and devices are disclosed that, in various embodiments and permutations and combinations of inventions, diagnose and treat Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms. In one series of embodiments, the invention consists of methods and devices for identifying patients whose Deep Vein Thrombosis or associated symptoms are caused or exacerbated, at least in part, by blockages of one or more of the patient's internal peripheral veins. In some instances, stenoses or other flow limiting structures or lesions in the patient's affected veins are identified. Further, in some instances the nature of such lesions and whether there is a significant disruption of blood pressure, or both, is ascertained. In some embodiments, methods and devices for applying one or more therapies to the blockages in the patient's peripheral veins are provided. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226258 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELIMINATING BIOLOGICALLY HARMFUL SUBSTANCES FROM BODILY FLUIDS - A device for purification of blood, blood substitutes or solutions for the introduction into the human and/or animal blood circulation and for gas exchange in blood, blood substitutes or solutions for the introduction into the human and/or animal blood circulation, includes at least one gas permeable membrane and a carrier, coated with substances for adsorptive removal of toxins of biological and chemical synthetic origin, their metabolites and degradation products present in blood, blood substitutes or solutions for the introduction into the human and/or animal blood circulation, a use of the aforementioned device and a process for gentle and simultaneous removal of toxins of biological and chemical synthetic origin, their metabolites and degradation products present in blood, blood substitutes or solutions for the introduction into the human and/or animal blood circulation and for enrichment of blood, blood substitutes or solutions for the introduction into the human and/or animal blood circulation with oxygen. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226259 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Adjusting Fluid Delivery Parameters - Devices, systems and methods for adjusting fluid delivery based on past or historical fluid delivery data and/or personal parameters of a user are disclosed. Devices, and corresponding systems and methods, may comprise a dispensing unit configured to deliver a fluid from a reservoir into the body of a user and a processor having instructions operating thereon to retrieve data relating to one or more time windows from a memory, assess a correction delivery for the one or more time windows based on the data, determine a new CIR value for the one or more time windows if the correction delivery regularly follows a meal bolus and/or determine a new basal delivery profile for the one or more time windows if the correction delivery regularly precedes a meal bolus. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226260 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DRUG DELIVERY TO OCULAR TISSUE USING MICRONEEDLE - Methods and devices are provided for targeted administration of a drug to a patient's eye. In one embodiment, the method includes inserting a hollow microneedle into the sclera of the eye at an insertion site and infusing a fluid drug formulation through the inserted microneedle and into the suprachoroidal space of the eye, wherein the infused fluid drug formulation flows within the suprachoroidal space away from the insertion site during the infusion. The fluid drug formulation may flow circumferentially toward the retinochoroidal tissue, macula, and optic nerve in the posterior segment of the eye. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226261 | Intramammary Injection Device - In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an injection system for injecting a fluidic treatment substance into an orifice of an animal. In various implementations the system comprises a treatment cartridge having a hollow body that is structured and operable to retain a treatment substance within the hollow body. The system further comprises a plunger assembly structured and operable to removably retain the treatment cartridge and controllably dispense the treatment substance from the treatment cartridge. In various implementations the injection system can additionally include an injection site cleaning adaptor that is removably connectable to the treatment cartridge and is structured and operable to clean a site in which the treatment substance is to be injected. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226262 | ENTERAL FEEDING SAFETY RESERVOIR AND METHOD - 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. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226263 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire is comprised of a flexible elongate wire body. The wire body has a plurality of protruding portions n the external surface and recessed portions between the adjacent protruding portions. The protruding portions possess a friction coefficient smaller than that of the recessed portions. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226264 | Catheterization Assembly - A disposable hydrophilic catheterization device for inserting a hydrophilic catheter into the urethra of an individual for the purpose of evacuating the bladder is disclosed. The catheter device includes a catheter introducer, a flexible hydrophilic catheter and a flexible thin-walled sheath. The sheath surrounds the urethra-insertable portion of the catheter, is adapted for containing a wetting liquid, and prevents pooling of the wetting liquid with collected urine. A leak-resistant diaphragm disposed within the catheter introducer is capable of being pierced by the catheter tip to form a leak-resistant orifice around the wetted hydrophilic catheter as it moves through the orifice. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226265 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS - Drug delivery devices responsive to at least one external stimulus are described, along with methods for their preparation and use. The devices can be configured to respond to the stimulus, providing “on demand” release of one or more deliverables such as pharmaceutical drugs. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226266 | LAPAROSCOPIC APPARATUS - The present invention provides a laparoscopic apparatus having an elongated barrel connected to a handle case with a fixed handle and a movable handle. A rotatable conduit is connected to a rotatable wheel with a movable rod disposed inside the elongated barrel, which is operable by the rotatable wheel. An end-effector with wrist-like movement is connected to an articulation assembly of the fixed handle in conjunction with a universal joint. The laparoscopic apparatus of the present invention with the end-effector assembly provides a wrist-like lateral movement. The laparoscopic surgical apparatus of the present invention has an improved articulation and an extra degree of freedom, while retaining its existing surgical functions. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226267 | Surgical Device and Surgical Method - A surgical instrument system for ophthalmic surgery in an eye is provided, comprising: an OCT apparatus including an interferometer; an optical fiber coupled to the OCT apparatus and extending a probe arm of the interferometer; a hand tool comprising: a hand piece, a tube extending away from the hand piece and comprising a distal end portion having a longitudinal axis, wherein a distal portion of the optical fiber is received within the tube; a beam emitter coupled to a tip end of the optical fiber and configured to emit an OCT measuring beam into an emission direction; and an actuator configured to change the emission direction of the OCT measuring beam relative to a tip end of the distal end portion. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226268 | Radiation-Based Dermatological Devices and Methods - A self-contained, hand-held device for providing radiation-based dermatological treatments includes a device body configured to be handheld by a user; a laser supported in the device body, the laser including a laser beam source configured to emit a laser beam; an application end configured to be manually moved across the skin during a treatment session; and electronics configured to control the laser beam source to deliver the laser beam to the skin at a delivered radiation intensity at the skin sufficient to provide an effective dermatological treatment. The device may exclude any optics downstream of the laser beam source, and may provide Class 1M or better eye safety classification per the IEC 60825-1 Class 1M AEL (Accessible Emission Limit) specification | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226269 | Surgical System and Procedure for Treatment of Medically Refractory Atrial Fibrillation - The invention provides surgical systems and methods for ablating heart tissue within the interior and/or exterior of the heart. A plurality of probes is provided with each probe configured for introduction into the chest for engaging the heart. Each probe includes an elongated shaft having an elongated ablating surface of a predetermined shape. The elongated shaft and the elongated ablating surface of each probe are configured to ablate a portion of the heart. A sealing device affixed to the heart tissue forms a hemostatic seal between the probe and the penetration in the heart to inhibit blood loss therethrough. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226270 | THERMALLY ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL TOOL, BALLOON CATHETERS AND SCULPTING OF BIOLOGIC MATERIALS - Thermally adjustable surgical tools include a conductor and a ferromagnetic material. The ferromagnetic material may be quickly heated when subjected to high frequency alternating current through the conductor. The ferromagnetic material may also cool rapidly because of its relatively low mass and the small thermal mass of the conductor. The thermally adjustable surgical tools may be used to sculpt, melt, break and/or remove biological material. The thermally adjustable surgical tools may also include balloon catheters which can heat fluid to thereby treat biological material. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226271 | Vacuum Ablation Apparatus and Method - Ablation devices and associated methods are provided for use in ablating a target tissue, such as a cystic lesion. The ablation apparatus includes an integral or connected elongate probe and a deployable structure that is axially slidable along the outer surface of the electrode. The electrode can be disposed at the probe's distal end region for ablating tissue when the electrode(s) are activated to create an ablated margin of tissue at least partially surrounding the target tissue. Suction can be applied with a vacuum source operably connected to the proximal end region of the deployable structure. A target tissue, such as a cystic lesion, can be drawn against the surface of the electrical probe. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226272 | System and Methods for Identifying Tissue and Vessels - A surgical system and corresponding methods for identifying tissue or vessels and assessing their conditions includes a probing signal source for applying a probing signal to the tissue and a response signal monitor for monitoring a response signal that varies according to the level of blood circulation in the tissue or vessels. The response signal monitor monitors the response signal over an interval equal to or longer than an interval between two successive cardiac contractions. The surgical system includes a microprocessor that analyzes the amplitude and/or phase of the response signal to determine the level of blood circulation in the tissue or in different portions of the tissue, and determines a tissue parameter based upon the level of blood circulation. The surgical system may monitor a cardiac signal related to cardiac contractions and correlate the response signal and the cardiac signal to determine a level of blood circulation in the tissue. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226273 | ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE WITH INTERNAL DIGESTOR ELECTRODE - An electrosurgical wand is described, for treating a target tissue using electrosurgical energy, which has an elongate shaft with a handle end and a distal end. A first active electrode surface is disposed on the distal end of the shaft and a first digester electrode surface is recessed away from the first active electrode surface and electrically connected with the first active electrode surface. An aspiration aperture is also disposed adjacent the first active electrode surface and fluidly connected with an aspiration lumen, wherein the first digester electrode surface is disposed within the aspiration lumen. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226274 | Electrosurgical System Employing Multiple Electrodes and Method Thereof - A method for performing an electrosurgical procedure at a surgical site on a patient, the method including the steps of providing a current restricting circuit operatively coupled between a source of electro surgical energy and an electrode, the current restricting circuit including: a switch configured to direct the flow of electrosurgical energy; and a plurality of current restrictive devices arranged in an H-Bridge arrangement, wherein the switch is disposed between adjacent current restrictive devices of the plurality of current restrictive devices; restricting the flow of electrosurgical energy wherein the current restricting circuit is configured to restrict a flow of electrosurgical energy when the switch is in a first position; enabling the flow of electrosurgical energy when the switch is in a second position; and dynamically controlling the electrosurgical energy delivered to the electrode with the current restricting circuit. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226275 | Vessel Sealing Instrument With Cutting Mechanism - An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing and cutting tissue includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members movable relative to the to grasp tissue therebetween. Each jaw member including a jaw housing and an electrically conductive surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the electrically conductive surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. One of the electrically conductive surfaces including a channel defined therein and extending along a length thereof that communicates with a nozzle disposed in the jaw housing. The nozzle is configured to direct high pressure fluid from a fluid source into the channel for cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226276 | Uterine Sealer - The present disclosure relates to a device for use with an operating end of a uterine manipulator for sealing tissue that includes a shaft having a handle at an operating end thereof and a ring-like snare at a distal end thereof. The handle has an actuator operable to selectively cinch the snare from a first configuration to a second configuration. An electrode is operably coupled to the snare and is connected to an energy source to energize tissue to create a tissue seal. The shaft is positionable within a surgical cavity such that the snare encircles tissue and operably engages and cinches the operating end of the uterine manipulator under a sealing pressure. Energy is applied to the electrode to seal the tissue disposed between the uterine manipulator and the snare under a working pressure. The tissue may then be resected and removed from the body. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226277 | ORTHOPEDIC EXTERNAL FIXATOR AND METHOD OF USE - An orthopedic apparatus is provided for bridging a first bone unit to a second bone unit. The apparatus is demonstrated on a finger joint, wherein one of the bones and/or ligaments and/or tendons of the joint is/are injured. A method for implanting and using the apparatus also is presented. The apparatus includes a reformably deformable span portion which is generally circular and preferably rhombic. By deforming or reforming the span portion, it can be repositioned laterally, and/or it can be rotated to allow range of rotary motion so as to promote healing. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226278 | Intramedullary Nail - An intramedullary nail extending from a proximal end to a distal end comprises a distal portion extending longitudinally from the distal end to a first connecting end and including a first locking hole extending therethrough; a proximal end extending longitudinally from a second connecting end to the proximal end of the nail and including a second locking hole extending transversely therethrough and a joint connecting the first and second connecting ends such that the distal and proximal portions are rotatable relative to one another about the joint. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226279 | PELVIC AND SCAPULAR BONE PLATE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION - The invention relates to a pelvic or scapular bone plate implant having a planar or curved outer frame portion. The frame has a surface which can be aligned with a surface of a bone to which the bone plate is to be implanted. The plate has a flap portion, the outer frame portion at least partially surrounds the flap portion such that the bone contacting surface the flap portion is located within the outer boundary of the frame portion. The flap portion is connected with the outer frame portion via a material interconnection which allows the flap to be bent with respect to the frame. A method for implanting such a bone plate implant is also taught. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226280 | BIOABSORBABLE COATINGS OF SURGICAL DEVICES - Methods of reducing device drag on implantable articles are disclosed herein. The methods include coating the contact surfaces of implantable articles with bioabsorbable lubricating coatings. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226281 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE BONE MILLER APPARATUS - A method of milling a calcar region of the femur. The method includes using a miller assembly including a cutter and a frame. The frame has a longitudinal axis and a cutter mount for mounting the cutter at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the frame. The cutter mount extends at the first angle from the longitudinal axis of the frame and receives a portion of the cutter and maintain the received cutter oriented at the first angle during rotation. The frame includes a handle that forms a portion of a drive joint for coupling the frame to a drill. The handle is coupled to the drill and the miller assembly is inserted into the femur such that the cutter is located in the calcar region. The drill is then operated, causing the cutter to rotate and mill bone in the calcar region. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226282 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTING A MODULAR FEMORAL HIP - A method of implanting a prosthetic component is disclosed that includes attaching a guide rod to the prosthetic component, removably coupling the guide rod to a shaft extending from a handle, and positioning the prosthetic component in an anatomical feature. The method also includes impacting an impaction portion of the handle and uncoupling the guide rod from the shaft, leaving the guide rod attached to the prosthetic component. The method further includes positioning a reamer over the guide rod to create a reamed opening in the anatomical feature. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226283 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC ACETABULAR GUIDES AND ASSOCIATED INSTRUMENTS - A patient-specific acetabular guide can be used for preparing an acetabulum of a patient to receive an acetabular implant. The acetabular guide includes a patient-specific engagement surface designed to be complementary and mateable with a corresponding surface of the patient's pelvic anatomy. The acetabular guide is designed during a pre-operative plan for the patient by a three-dimensional reconstruction of the anatomy of the patient using two-dimensional medical images. The patient-specific engagement surface has a first portion mateable with a portion of the acetabulum of the patient. The acetabular guide includes a guiding element that extends from the acetabular guide opposite to the first portion of engagement surface. The guiding element defines a bore designed to be oriented along an alignment axis for an acetabular implant when the acetabular guide is engaged to the acetabulum. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226284 | AUTOMATIC LOCKING CASPER DISTRACTOR - A vertebral distractor system includes a crossbar and a first distractor arm having a first end portion coupled to the crossbar and a second end portion with a first bore configured to axially receive a first coupling portion of a first pin. A second distractor arm includes a third end portion coupled to the crossbar and a fourth end portion with a second bore configured to receive a second coupling portion of a second pin. A first pin locking mechanism is configured to couple the first coupling portion and the first distractor arm within the first bore such that when the first coupling portion and the first distractor arm are coupled, movement of the first pin outwardly of the first bore is not allowed. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226285 | INSTRUMENTATION KIT FOR DELIVERING VISCOUS BONE FILLER MATERIAL - A bone filler delivery system comprises a longitudinal channel incorporates a perforated segment at least partially along, at or near its distal end. The channel can be sealed at its distal end so the filler material may be delivered only by the lumen and through the perforated segment. Optionally, said system comprises a permeable bag capable of being inserted into a bone while in collapsed configuration and then expanded when filled with bone voids filler. The mesh structure is designed to allow such permeable bag to expand to a predetermined size or shape under certain pressures and allows exudation of bone void filler through its walls. Extracting the permeable bag out of a treated body promotes flow of bone void filler through its pores into cancellous bone and/or cavity in the bone. The procedure promotes height restoration of the bone and introduces filler in a controlled manner. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226286 | System and method for preparing a lenticular or corneal implant - A system for use in preparing a lenticular or corneal implant includes a cartridge having a generally tubular portion, comprised of a sidewall defining a longitudinal bore of curvilinear cross section and having open forward and rearward ends. The system also includes a preparation base with an upper portion having a recess and cartridge-receiving structure for removably engaging the cartridge in position with the open, rearward end of the longitudinal bore thereof proximate one side of the recess, allowing for facile removal of the cartridge from the base. An insert member has structure for removably engaging it in the recess, and has one portion defining a platform for receiving the implant and another, adjacent portion defining funnel structure having a wider end facing the platform and a narrower end facing the open rearward end of the cartridge. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226287 | ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES FOR TISSUE REMOVAL OR REPAIR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Endoscopic medical devices for removing tissue include: (a) a forceps with an elongate shaft slidably residing in a first working channel of an endoscope and having an externally accessible forceps control; and (b) a snare with an elongate shaft comprising a wire loop slidably residing in the first working channel of the endoscope, the snare having an externally accessible snare control. The forceps and snare shafts reside adjacent to and substantially parallel to each other inside the first working channel of the endoscope, one above or to the side of the other. In use, the forceps and snare cooperate so that the forceps control directs the forceps to extend out of the endoscopic first working channel and grasp target tissue, then the snare control directs the snare loop to exit the working channel while the snare loop encircles the forceps shaft and extends a distance sufficient to surround the forceps. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226288 | Animal Marking Devices, Transfer Assemblies, and Useful Restraints - Described herein is a marking system for marking animals. The marking system comprises a restraining device, a controller, and a robot assembly wherein the robot assembly comprises a robotic arm, a marking device attached thereto, and one or more actuators for manipulating the robotic arm and marking with the marking device; the robot assembly and the restraining device are positioned in a fixed manner relative to one another; the restraining device is sized and configured for restraining an animal or animal body part thereof and oriented such that the marking device can make a mark on a substrate portion of the animal body part; and the controller is configured to control the position of the marking device and to make a mark on the substrate portion of the animal body part by actuating the one or more actuators. Also described herein are media transfer assemblies and animal restraints. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226289 | HANDHELD EXFOLIATING DEVICE - A skin removal device includes a housing having a handle portion, a drum assembly coupled to the handle portion and including a drum, the drum having an abrasive outer surface configured to abrade skin of a user during rotation of the drum, and an electromechanical drive system disposed at least partially within the housing and configured to rotate the drum. The drum assembly is moveable in a lateral direction relative to the handle portion to enable insertion and removal of the drum assembly. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226290 | FOLLICULAR EXTRACTION METHOD - A method for the extraction of follicular units from a donor area on a patient. The method includes scoring the outer skin layers with a sharp punch, and then inserting a blunt punch into the incision to separate the hair follicle from the surrounding tissue and fatty layer. The method will significantly decrease the amount of follicular transection and increase the rate at which follicular units can be extracted. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226291 | Surgical Ligation Clip and Applicator Device - A surgical tissue ligation clip and an applicator device for delivery of multiple ligation clips is provided. The surgical ligation clips have first and second leg members joined by a resilient hinge at one end and a deflectable hook member and a locking element on the opposite end. The surgical tissue ligation clip has a proximal tissue shield that prevents tissue from being pinched at the hinge, and/or a distal tissue shield that prevents tissue from being pinched between the hook member and locking element and interfering with securely closing the ligation clip for implantation. A minimally invasive applicator for the surgical ligation clip is provided for delivering individually arranged ligation clips in line, incising target tissue and delivering a plurality of surgical ligation clips at the tissue site. | 2012-09-06 |
| 20120226292 | Urethrovesical Anastomosis Suturing Method Using Articulating Laparoscopic Device - A suturing method for anastomosis of live bodies and training bodies joins a duct having perimeter positions defined according to clock hour positions to an opening in a bladder using an articulating laparoscopic device having a gripper at a distal end with open and closed positions for loading a suture needle in either a forehand or backhand direction. The gripper has a yaw motion including left and right positions and a roll motion either clockwise or counterclockwise. The open and closed positions, yaw motion, and roll motion are under manual control of a user through manual controls at a proximal end of the articulating laparoscopic device. The perimeter positions include a 12-o'clock position proximal to the user and a 6-o'clock position distal of the user. The method includes driving a suture at about the 6-o'clock position through the bladder and then the duct wherein the suture needle is loaded forehand, the yaw is in a left position, and the roll is clockwise. Orientations and directions are provided for other suturing positions. | 2012-09-06 |
