39th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 76 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100249652 | Integrated Analyte Devices and Processes - Devices and processes for the analysis of a body fluid are provided. Embodiments include integrated devices that include two or more analyte testing components. Also provided are processes of analyte testing devices. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249653 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXPRESSION OF BODILY FLUIDS FROM AN INCISION - Systems and methods for the expression of bodily fluid from an incision in the skin include devices which bear against the skin in a manner to retain the fluid adjacent the incision site and urge the fluid inwardly toward the incision. Systems utilize a constricting member, a bi-stable expression member, or a pressing member. The present invention further encompasses combinations of the foregoing expression systems with each other, as well as with other expression devices known in the art. Moreover, the invention includes the combination of the expression systems with incising, sampling and/or testing systems, particularly in a single, integrated device. The present invention also contemplates the associated methods for expressing bodily fluid from an incision, including in combination with methods for incising, sampling and/or testing of the bodily fluid. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249654 | WIRE GUIDE - The present invention provides a wire guide ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249655 | Tip-Shapeable Guidewire - A guidewire for partial placement within a body of a patient is disclosed. The guidewire is employed to assist in the insertion of a medical device into the body, such as the placement of a catheter into the patient's vasculature. In one embodiment, the guidewire defines an elongate body that includes a distal segment. The distal segment includes a shape memory material that enables at least a portion of the distal segment to be deformed by a user prior to placement of the guidewire in the body of the patient. The shape memory material enables the guidewire to maintain the deformation of the distal segment portion after being deformed by the user. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249656 | Variable Stiffness Guidewire Systems - A variable-stiffness guidewire system which comprises an elongated flexible guidewire. The guidewire has a body and a tensioning head coupled to the body. The tensioning head is slidably moveable with respect to a guidewire collar coupled to the body via a tensioning wire to adjust a stiffness of the guidewire. The guidewire includes one or more protrusions within a conduit of the guidewire collar which applies a frictional force to the tensioning wire to maintain the tensioning head a desired distance from the collar, thereby maintaining the desired stiffness in the guidewire. A tool can be utilized with the guidewire to engage the guidewire head and move the guidewire head a desired distance from the guidewire collar to achieve a desired stiffness. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249657 | Method and Apparatus for Aligning and Securing an Implant Relative to a Patient - A surgical apparatus includes an orientation sensor that detects an actual orientation of a surgical tool. The apparatus also includes an orientation feedback device that selectively provides an orientation feedback signal. Moreover, the apparatus includes a controller that causes the orientation feedback device to provide the orientation feedback signal when the actual orientation of the surgical tool detected by the orientation sensor is substantially equal to a predetermined target orientation of the surgical tool. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249658 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FORCE OF A KNEE JOINT - An orthopaedic surgical device for determining the joint force of a patient's knee joint includes a tibial paddle shaped to be positioned in the patient's knee joint and a handle extending from the tibial paddle. The tibial paddle includes a sensor array positioned therein and configured to generate sensor signals indicative of the joint force of the patient's knee joint. The orthopaedic surgical device also includes a control circuit configured to control a display located on the handle to provide a visual indication of the medial and lateral balance of the joint force. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249659 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING JOINT FORCE DATA - A hand-held display module includes a housing, a display coupled to the housing, and a circuit positioned in the housing and coupled to the display. The circuit includes a receiver circuit configured to communicate with a sensor module positioned in a knee joint of a patient to receive joint force data indicative of the joint force of the patient's knee joint. In one mode, the circuit is configured to display a visual indication of the medial-lateral balance of the joint force based on the joint force data. In a second mode, the circuit is configured to display a visual indication of the medial-lateral and the anterior-posterior balance of the joint force. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING JOINT FORCE DATA - A computer assisted orthopaedic system includes a sensor module, a display, and a computer coupled to the display. The sensor module is configured to be positioned in a knee joint of a patient and transmit joint force data indicative of a joint force of the patient's knee joint. The computer includes a receiver circuit to receive the joint force data. The computer is configured to determine position data indicative of a position of a patient's femur and a patient's tibia and display an image of the patient's femur and the patient's tibia based on the position data. The computer is also configured to determine a medial force value and a lateral force value based on the joint force data and display the medial and lateral force values on the display. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249661 | Universal Valve Annulus Sizing Device - A device for measuring an internal dimension of a native cardiac valve annulus includes an elongated support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A measuring portion is coupled to the distal portion, and an indicator is coupled to the proximal portion of the support member. The measuring portion is biased towards a deployed configuration such that when deployed it applies an outwardly directed radial force to the native valve annulus. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249662 | Biological Signal Measuring Apparatus - A biological signal measuring apparatus that is provided with an oscillatory wave detection means, an oscillatory wave period measuring part, a group memory means that is configured to collect the periodic data and to store the periodic data as a group signal, and a vibration frequency calculation means. The vibration frequency calculation means is provided with a section discrimination part configured to compare the group signal with a predetermined value to carry out a section discrimination, a section memory part configured to store to a plurality of sections, a weight coefficient memory part configured to store a weight coefficient, and an oscillatory wave period weighted average value calculation part. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249663 | CONTINUOUS INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - Described herein are devices, systems, kits and methods for continuously measuring intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) from a patient catheterized with a urinary catheter system Devices may include a lumen configured to connect to a pressure transducer, and a compensation chamber in fluid communication with the lumen and a urinary catheter | 2010-09-30 |
20100249664 | QUANTIFICATION OF AN ABSORBER THROUGH A SCATTERING MEDIUM - There is described a method for determining a quantitative parameter of a compound in an analysis sample, comprising: providing a scattering medium in physical contact with the analysis sample, the scattering medium having at least one layer, an index of refraction of the scattering medium being superior to an index of refraction of the analysis sample; propagating, in the scattering medium, an incident beam of light having a wavelength substantially corresponding to an absorption wavelength of the compound such that an evanescent wave is generated at an interface between the scattering medium and the analysis sample; taking n intensity measurements of a reflected beam of light for the analysis sample, n being superior to one; and determining the quantitative parameter of the compound using the n intensity measurements for the analysis sample. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORTHOPEDIC DISTRACTION AND CUTTING BLOCK - At least one embodiment is directed to a system ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249666 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING LIGAMENTS - The present invention is generally directed to apparatuses and methods for evaluating the amount of “play” in a joint. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that quantifies the rotation of the tibia in response to a known torque. The apparatus is configured to minimize the influence of other joints on the rotation analysis. Other embodiments provide data related to movement of the tibia in other degrees of freedom. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249667 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING A USER'S POSTURE - A device, wearable by a user, includes: a plurality of sensors, each for providing an indication of position of at least a part of the user's body; a receiver for receiving each indication of position provided by each of the plurality of sensor elements to provide a composite position signal. The individual sensor readings may all be transmitted to the external entity for further analysis. The sensors may be placed in different locations or positions for measuring the curvature of at least a part of the user's body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249668 | ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER - An ultrasonic transducer has at least two sets of transducer units, with all the transducer units in each set having the same focus position and the transducer units in the different sets having different focus positions. Since the focus points of the sets of ultrasonic transducer units are distributed in a relatively large spatial range, the range of ultrasonic therapy can be increased even within the narrow and limited space of magnetic resonance imaging equipment. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249669 | ULTRASONIC TREATMENT OF ADIPOSE TISSUE AT MULTIPLE DEPTHS - Methods and apparatus ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249670 | HIGH-POWER MULTIPLE-HARMONIC ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER - A dermatological treatment device that includes an ultrasound transducer and at least one matching layer mechanically interfaced to an output surface of the transducer. The ultrasonic transducer has a fundamental resonant frequency and the at least one matching layer has a thickness about equal to an odd multiple of a quarter-wavelength of the fundamental frequency. A drive circuit applies an electrical power input to the ultrasonic transducer. The electrical power input has a drive frequency that is an odd harmonic of the fundamental resonant frequency of the ultrasonic transducer, and a drive voltage greater than 55 volts. The electrical power input results in an ultrasonic transducer output with a power intensity greater than 150 W/cm | 2010-09-30 |
20100249671 | System And Method For Assessing Lithotripsy - An apparatus, method and system for classifying a shockwave is described, particularly for use in an Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) system. The method for classifying a shockwave generated and directed towards a stone in an extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy treatment comprises receiving an acoustic signal at a passive unfocused acoustic sensor, determining whether at least one characteristic of the received acoustic emissions exceeds a respective pre-determined threshold value, and classifying the shockwave as effective or ineffective in dependence upon said determination. A method for predicting the outcome of an SWL treatment is also described. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249672 | COMMUNICATIONS DURING REHABILITATION - A method, includes recording first regimen data in a controller. The first regimen data includes instructions for a therapeutic regimen. The method also includes controlling a therapeutic device in accordance with at least the first regimen data, and recording progress data representative of at least an amount of force exerted on a joint during each of a plurality of cycles and the number of cycles performed. The method also includes transmitting the progress data from the controller to a remote user, and receiving an input from the remote user containing second regimen data. The second regimen data is different from the first regimen data. The method further includes controlling the therapeutic device in accordance with at least the second regimen data. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249673 | SYSTEM FOR ARM THERAPY - A system for arm therapy comprises a first drive (M | 2010-09-30 |
20100249674 | WALKING TRAINER - A walking trainer having at least one orthotic, with holding devices for the foot or leg area of a user, which is moved along a preset motion track to execute a natural walking movement. Devices in the form of rolling or gliding means are provided on the underside of the orthotic for allowing the orthotic to glide on a surface below the walking trainer. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249675 | MOTION ASSIST APPARATUS - A motion assist apparatus is provided with an attaching member that has a glove shape with finger portions and a middle hand portion that is attachable to one of hands of a user, a back-side actuator that is freely expanded and contracted, and bridged between a tip of each of the finger portions and the middle hand portion on the back side of the attaching member, and a palm-side actuator that is freely expanded and contracted, and bridged between the tip of each of the finger portions and the middle hand portion on the palm side of the attaching member, and in this structure, the palm-side actuator is provided with a wire unit formed of two wires that are disposed on each of the finger portions on the palm side from the tip of each of the finger portions on the back side to the middle hand portion along the finger portion, passing through two side portions of the finger portion, so that intervals therebetween are made different at respective positions corresponding to joints of the finger portion, and rubber artificial muscle is coupled to the wire unit and is formed on the middle hand portion. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249676 | FINGER MOTION ASSISTING APPARATUS - It is an object of the present invention to provide a finger motion assisting apparatus that can be attached to a user without precise positioning or aligning the mechanism parts and substantially without size-fitting operation caused by physical size difference. According to the finger motion assisting apparatus of the present invention, the wire guide group | 2010-09-30 |
20100249678 | Zeleny therapeutic sonosphere - An apparatus for treating a human body with waves, comprising: (i) an inverse wave generating system comprising a substantially rigid, water-tight shell defining a substantially spherical cavity and having a plurality of individual wave generating elements located at predetermined locations on the inner surface thereof and a diameter sufficient to accommodate at least one human body without it contacting the inner surface of the shell or the individual wave generating elements; and (ii) an external frame for positioning the inverse wave generating system relative to the external environment. These apparatus are useful for applying waves to a human body for therapy. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249679 | Garment Detection Method and System for Delivering Compression Treatment - A compression treatment system is provided that detects the number of and type of garments connected thereto. The system includes a plurality of ports, valves connected thereto and a number of garments having one or more bladders. The bladders are in fluid communication with a fluid source in a pneumatic circuit, to provide compression therapy once a user confirms the number of and type of garments connected to the system for use by a patient. A single pressure sensor communicates with a plurality of detected bladders located in the one or more garments. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249680 | Therapeudic massage sock - A pneumatic or hydraulic massage sock comprised of a unitary molded insole formed with one or more internal pump chambers for generating fluid pressure throughout the user's gait, and a plurality of interconnected compression pads each containing an array of fluid feed tubes. The compression pads fold up and around the foot and calf substantially enveloping them in a low-profile sock-like configuration, and an outer shell is worn overtop to maintain the compression pads against the user's calf. The fluid feed tubes in the compression pads are in fluid communication with the pump insole to provide a self-compressive non-constricting and yet deep-kneading, non-constricting undulating (wavelike) pattern massage action up the leg in accordance with the full-length heel-to-ball-to-toe foot plant. The outer shell hides the pump insole and compression pads and looks like a conventional sock, such that the combination can be worn with virtually any conventional pair of shoes. This provides effective relief for individuals with circulatory disabilities, diabetes, arthritis, etc. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249681 | CAST PROTECTOR WITHOUT AN INFLEXIBLE SEALING RING - Cast and bandage protector that avoids use of a separate sealing ring and therefore can be folded over upon itself, has suitability for convenient packaging and at the same time still provides an effective waterproof sealing arrangement. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249682 | SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER MEDICAL CAST - A medical cast and methods of using the same are disclosed. The method of making includes providing a shape memory polymer (SMP) in a permanent shape which corresponds to a limb's general shape but has a diameter smaller than the limb's diameter. The SMP is converted from the permanent shape into a primary temporary shape, which has a diameter larger than both a diameter of the permanent shape and a diameter of the limb. The limb is at least partially surrounded with the SMP in its primary temporary shape. The SMP is then heated, which causes the primary temporary shape to i) attempt to revert to the permanent shape, and ii) conform to a secondary temporary shape having a diameter smaller than that of the primary temporary shape and larger than that of the permanent shape. The SMP in the secondary temporary shape conforms to the limb. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249683 | ADJUSTABLE HINGE - An adjustable hinge having a first support arm, a second support arm, and a deformable insert that is between the first support arm and the second support arm. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249684 | WRIST SUPPORT - A wrist support worn by a user can diminish or eliminate pain, stress, or discomfort on the wrist and hand regions while lifting various objects of size and weight in a repetitive or non-repetitive manner. To this end, the disclosed inventions generally seek to inhibit wrist extension and flexion, and ulnar and radial deviation, by means of a support that transfers forces around the wrist muscles and ligaments onto the larger and stronger muscles of the upper and lower arm. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249685 | ARCH SUPPORT WRAP - An orthopedic device to provide support and cushioning to the foot to alleviate plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, heel pain, bunions, and other conditions. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249686 | ORTHOTIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An orthotic apparatus positioned on the top of the forefoot that aligns and locks the first metatarsal in a plantarflexed position. A compressible orthotic pad positioned on the forefoot directly over the first metatarsal. When pressure is applied to the orthotic pad, the first metatarsal is forced down, unlocking the first metatarsal phalangeal joint and eliminating functional hallux limitus. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249687 | TOE BRACE DESIGNS - In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249688 | BIOCOMPATIBLE WOUND DRESSING - A multi-layer reduced pressure delivery apparatus is provided for applying reduced pressure tissue treatment to a tissue site. The multi-layer apparatus includes a tissue contact layer, a release layer, and a manifold layer. The tissue contact layer includes a scaffold adapted to contact the tissue site, the release layer includes a water-soluble polymer and a plurality of flow channels, and the manifold layer includes a distribution manifold. The release layer is positioned between the tissue contact layer and the manifold layer to allow easy release of the manifold layer from the tissue contact layer following the administration of reduced pressure tissue treatment. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249689 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTORATION OF THE CONDITION OF BLOOD - The present invention relates to a device for extracorporeal removal of harmful agents from blood or blood components, comprising full length heparin immobilized on a solid substrate by covalent end point attachment. The present invention also relates to a method for extracorporeal removal of a harmful agent from mammalian blood or blood components. The present invention further relates to a process for covalent end point attachment of full length heparin to a solid substrate. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249690 | Tools And Methods For Programming An Implantable Valve - A two-part tool for reading and adjusting an implantable valve, and methods of use. The tool includes a locator-indicator component that, when placed matingly on the patient's skin over the valve, provides magnetic reading of the valve setting. The tool also includes an adjustor component that couples to the locator-indicator component and is rotatable to change a valve setting. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249691 | GLAUCOMA SHUNTS WITH FLOW MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVED SURGICAL PERFORMANCE - A method of treating glaucoma in an eye by managing fluid flow past an implanted shunt having an elastomeric plate and a non-valved elastomeric drainage tube. The plate is positioned over a sclera of the eye with an outflow end of the elastomeric drainage tube open to an outer face of the plate. An inflow end of the drainage tube tunnels through the sclera to the anterior chamber of the eye. The plate may have regions of greater propensity for cell adhesion alternating with regions of lesser cell adhesion. For example, regions of texturing around the plate or drainage tube may be provided to control the size of a bleb that forms over the implant. The effective surface area of the plate may be balanced against a number of fenestrations. The drainage tube has a reduced profile and may be shaped with a non-circular external cross-section to reduce its height. A scleral groove may be used to further reduce the height of the drainage tube on the sclera. A flow restrictor for the early post operative period will immediately lower the intraocular pressure (IOP) and simultanously prevent hypotony. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249692 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-Fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249693 | CASSETTE CAPTURE MECHANISM - The present invention pertains to a cassette capture mechanism for uniting a cassette with a console to prevent jamming or damage to the console and/or cassette. The cassette capture mechanism comprises a cassette receptacle, an axial translation linkage, a first sensor apparatus, and a second sensor apparatus. The cassette receptacle is configured to couple with a cassette having a positioning surface. The axial translation linkage is configured to couple the cassette with the cassette receptacle. The first sensor apparatus is configured to detect alignment of the cassette in a horizontal plane with respect to the cassette receptacle when the cassette is initially coupled with the cassette receptacle; and the second sensor apparatus is configured to detect activation of the first sensor apparatus and detect alignment of the cassette in a vertical plane with respect to the cassette receptacle. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249694 | TROCAR FOR A SINGLE PORT SURGERY - Provided is a trocar for a single port surgery installed on a skin puncture site of a patient to provide a pathway for insertion of a plurality of surgical instruments. The trocar includes an upper part; a plurality of inserting holes configured to be positioned on the upper part, the plurality of the surgical instruments being inserted thereto; and a lower part configured to be formed in a tubular shape to connect to the upper part, the lower part being formed in an elastic material so that the lower part is bent when being inserted into the skin puncture site and is straightened after being introduced into the skin puncture site, wherein the trocar provides an open interior space in which the inserting holes are connected with one another so that changing locations of the plurality of the surgical instruments is possible after the surgical instruments are inserted into the plurality of the inserting holes. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249695 | INTEGRAL INSUFFLATION VALVE - A trocar assembly that comprises a trocar valve body defining a cavity, the valve body for communicating insufflation fluid therethrough. The assembly also comprises a selectively rotatable valve handle for controlling a flow of said insufflation fluid through the valve body. The rotatable valve handle is elongated and has a first end and a second end. The first end is sized and configured to be rotatably maintained within the cavity and the second end extends outwardly so as to be actuatable by a user. The rotatable valve handle defines a bore therethrough which extends longitudinally from the first end to the second end. The valve body defines an outlet that communicates with the cavity. The rotatable valve handle is rotatable from an open position, in which the bore of the valve is at least partially aligned with the outlet so as permit fluid to pass through the bore, and a closed position, in which the bore of the valve is not aligned with the outlet so as prevent fluid to pass through the bore. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249696 | STRAIGHT CUTTING TIP FOR A FULL LARGE BORE SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTATION INSTRUMENT - A straight cutting tip for a full large bore subcutaneous implantation instrument is provided. An incising shaft body defines an axial bore extending continuously throughout the incising shaft body's length. The axial bore is open on both distal and proximal ends of the incising shaft body and has a non-circular cross section of at least five millimeters. A beveled surface is transversely formed beginning on a top surface and ending on a bottom surface of the incising shaft body. A cutting tip with a pair of longitudinal straight cutting edges is formed on each side and is progressively defined outwardly from the cutting tip to the sides of the beveled surface at the bottom surface of the incising shaft body. An attachment point is formed on the proximal end of the incising shaft body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249697 | Disposable injector with dual-piston dual-chamber system - The invention relates to a disposable injector with a housing, an injector-side, first cylinder-piston unit—at least intermittently fillable—arranged thereon and an upstream detachable container adapter, wherein the container adapter bears a likewise at least intermittently fillable second cylinder-piston unit. A solvent is stored in the first cylinder-piston unit. In the second cylinder-piston unit there is a freeze-dried active pharmaceutical ingredient. Immediately before use of the disposable injector the solvent is conveyed to the second cylinder-piston unit to the active pharmaceutical ingredient, where a solution forms. This solution is transfer-pumped into the first cylinder-piston unit to then be administered. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249698 | CONTROLLED EXOTHERM OF CYANOACRYLATE FORMULATIONS - The present invention is directed to curable cyanoacrylate-based formulation containing a multi-functional amine initiator. A dual function amine, particularly Quadrol, provides a highly desirable balance of maximum cure temperature and setting time of cure with the same higher viscosity, non-running cyanoacrylate formulation. The present invention is also directed to systems that utilize the inventive formulations and methods for use of such formulations. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249699 | DEVICE TO DELIVER MAGNESIUM IN PEG FORMULATION - A container supplies a medicinal formulation that includes a hydrophilic polymer and an active agent capable of bonding to the polymer. The container includes a first compartment for storing the polymer and a second compartment fluidly isolated from the first compartment for storing the active agent. A frangible barrier is shared between the compartments. A fluidic outlet is disposed on the container to dispense the medicinal formulation. Dispensing of the medicinal formulation includes rupturing the frangible barrier, mixing the polymer and active agent together to form the medicinal formulation, and administering the medicinal formulation provided from the fluidic outlet to a patient. The polymer can be PEG, while the active agent can be magnesium. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249700 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR IN VIVO ASSEMBLY - A method of assembling a surgical instrument inside a patient and a device likewise configured to be assembled in vivo through a body wall of the patient is provided. In at least one embodiment, the method includes delivering an end effector to a body cavity of the patient, inserting a shaft into the body cavity, and connecting the shaft to the end effector inside the body cavity. In such embodiments, the end effector can be operably engaged with a flexible member, wherein pulling the flexible member can cause the end effector to move toward the shaft such that the end effector connects to the shaft. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249701 | Device to be used in healing processes - A device to be used in healing processes includes a flexible double-walled inflatable tube segment which encloses a hollow space. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249702 | POROUS CATHETER BALLOON AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A porous balloon or other catheter structure is formed by creating specific size pores for delivering an agent to a body lumen. The pores can be created by passing matter or energy through the surface of the catheter structure, as by a laser or a projectile. In the case of a laser, the catheter structure can be reversed so that the inner surface becomes the outer surface to convert diverging pores into converging pores. In the case of projectiles, a pore size can be achieved by selecting an appropriate size and shaped projectile to obtain the desired characteristic. Alternatively, a material to make the catheter structure can include impurities that can be removed once the catheter structure is set, leaving pores where the material formed around the impurities. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249703 | STERILIZABLE VACUUM HANDPIECE - A sterilizable vacuum handpiece that may include a base unit reversibly coupled to a handle unit, having a central vacuum passage connecting proximal and distal ends. A hand-removable base unit valve may divide a base unit vacuum passage and a hand-removable handle unit valve may separate a handle unit vacuum passage, in adjustable fluid communication with each other. The valves may be retained within bores and counter-bores, and may achieve fluid-tight fit with O-rings retained within the valves. The valves may have vacuum passages with surface areas greater than or equal to a least diameter of the vacuum passage containing the valve. In at least one embodiment, the handle valve is releasably retained by the opposing ends of a “bucket-handle” shaped controller. Alternatively, the handpiece may be formed as a single combined unit, where the terms base unit and handle unit refer only to regions of an otherwise unified structure. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249704 | PATENCY CHECK WITH PRESSURE MONITORING - A patency check protocol ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249705 | One Shot Injector with Dual Springs - The present invention relates to a medical delivery device comprising a generally elongated housing, a container containing medicament to be delivered, a drive means capable of acting on said container for expelling said medicament, wherein said drive means comprises at least two force spring means arranged between a fixed part of the device and a movable part of the device. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249706 | Novel Drive System for use with an Insulin Delivery Device - The invention relates to a mechanical drive system for a medical infusion device. The disclosed drive system employs a flexible tape with recesses or holes that are configured to mate with tabs or protrusions on a gear to advance the rotation of the gear at a rate determined by the pattern of recesses or holes on the flexible tape. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249707 | CATHETER INSERTION DEVICE - Embodiments of a catheter insertion device are discussed comprising: an approximately hollow cylindrical catheter sleeve, at whose distal end a catheter is attached; a needle sleeve with a hollow needle, which is attached thereto and which, when ready for use, extends through the catheter sleeve and the catheter, and; a needle protective element that is arranged inside the catheter sleeve while being able to move on the needle. Said needle protective element has an engaging section that engages with an engaging device, which is formed in the vicinity of the needle tip, when the hollow needle is withdrawn from the catheter sleeve. A check valve is placed inside the catheter sleeve between the catheter and the needle protective element. The hollow needle, when ready for use, extends through said check valve, and the check valve automatically closes once the needle is withdrawn. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249708 | ARTICULATING SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS WITH SPRING - A surgical portal apparatus is provided which includes a housing and a portal member. The portal member is connected to the housing which extends therefrom. The portal member has a longitudinal axis which includes a longitudinal passageway for permitting a surgical object to pass therethrough. A seal mount is mounted to the housing and has an internal seal adapted to establish a substantial sealed relation with the surgical object, the seal mount adapted to articulate relative to the housing between a first position relative to the housing and at least one second position relative to the housing, the seal mount being normally biased toward the first position. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249709 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SHIELD MEMBER - A surgical access assembly includes a housing, an access member, a seal member, and a shield member. The access member extends distally from the housing, and includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal opening for the reception of a surgical instrument. The seal member is positioned within the housing, and is adapted to removably receive the surgical instrument such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therewith. The shield member is at least partially positioned externally of the housing, e.g. proximally thereof, and is configured, dimensioned, and adapted to inhibit contact between a practitioner and any fluid escaping from a surgical worksite. The shield member includes a rim and an opening extending through the shield member that is configured and dimensioned to receive the surgical instrument. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249710 | POWERED VARIABLE SEAL DIAMETER TROCAR EMPLOYING A LONGITUDINAL DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM - An apparatus for sealing a passageway through an access assembly includes a variable seal member having an orifice for reception of an instrument therethrough. Each of a pair of compression members has a pressure face for contacting the variable seal member, each pressure face opposing the variable seal member from an opposite longitudinal side, and each compression member moveable with respect to the other compression member in a longitudinal direction transverse to the pressure faces. The compression members may be moved in the longitudinal direction to adjust the degree of compressive force exerted on the portal seal member and thus adjust a diameter of the orifice to effectively interface with the instrument to form a fluid tight relation therewith. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249711 | SURGICAL ACCESS APPARATUS WITH SEAL AND CLOSURE VALVE ASSEMBLY - A surgical access apparatus includes an access housing, an access member extending from the access housing, a seal mount disposed within the access housing and having an object seal for forming a seal about the surgical object and a monolithic closure valve mounted to the housing distal of the seal mount. The access housing and the access member define a longitudinal passage for passage of a surgical object. The closure valve includes an interface segment and a closure segment extending from the interface segment. The interface segment is in contacting relation with the seal mount and comprises a generally compilable material adapted to maintain a substantial seal with the seal mount and within the longitudinal passageway during angular movement of the surgical object. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249712 | DEFORMABLE MEDICAL IMPLANT - The present invention comprises an implantable subcutaneous port for anchoring a transcutaneous treatment component. The implantable subcutaneous port comprises a body portion and one or more frangible lines formed within the body portion. The body portion is adapted for receiving the transcutaneous treatment component beneath the point of entry into the physiology of a patient and routing the transcutaneous treatment component. The body portion is produced from a deformable material and has an area footprint and defines a support wall through which the transcutaneous treatment component enters the body portion. Fracturing the one or more frangible lines formed within the body portion enables removal of the body portion from the physiology of a patient through a transcutaneous opening defining an area of less than thirty percent of the area footprint of the body portion. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SAFETY INTEGRATED CATHETER WITH UNIVERSAL GRIP - A universal gripping surface is provided on an intravenous catheter assembly. The universal gripping surface provides a plurality of surfaces whereby a user may grip the catheter assembly in a desired gripping configuration for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the universal gripping surface includes a guard feature to prevent a user's unintended contact with various components of the catheter assembly whereby the contact may result in an undesirable “over the bevel” condition. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249714 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CONVENTIONAL INTEGRATED CATHETER WITH UNIVERSAL GRIP - A universal gripping surface is provided on an intravenous catheter assembly. The universal gripping surface provides a plurality of surfaces whereby a user may grip the catheter assembly in a desired gripping configuration for improved balance and control of the catheter assembly during insertion of the catheter. Additionally, the universal gripping surface includes a guard feature to prevent a user's unintended contact with various components of the catheter assembly whereby the contact may result in an undesirable “over the bevel” condition. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249715 | Device For Assisting With Intravenous Administration - A medical tube retaining device has a flexible portion having one or more clips formed thereon for organizing, securing and retaining one or more medical tubes to the flexible portion. An adjustable band is attached to the flexible portion for securing the device to a limb of a patient. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249716 | Single-Use Ampoule - A single-use, blow-molded container for medical or pharmaceutical media is presented. The container comprises a flexible storage portion connected to one end a dispensing portion and a cap connected to the other end of the dispensing portion, wherein the cap is separated from the dispensing portion to create an outlet opening so that the medical media can be expelled from the flexible storage portion. One improvement comprises at least one barrier member disposed on the dispensing portion, wherein the barrier member is sized and dimensioned to limit the insertion of the dispensing member into a patient's nostril. Another improvement comprises an orifice controlling the pattern and direction of the medical media as it exits the ampoule container and wherein the orifice is spaced apart from the outlet opening. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249717 | MANUAL PUMP FOR INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS - A manual intravenous pump includes an input line, a fluid reservoir operatively connected to the input line, and an output line operatively connected to the fluid reservoir. The manual intravenous pump further includes a manually operable actuator, configured to facilitate the flow of fluid from the input line, through the fluid reservoir, and to the output line. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249718 | Self-administration device for liquid medicine - A liquid medicine self-administration device including a flexible reservoir, an operating member, a pushing member to move with respect to the operating member and to induce pressure deformation of the reservoir, and engaging means engages the operating member. With the operating member engaged by the engaging means, the pushing member is relatively moved to the operating member based on restoring force of a spring member to push the reservoir by the pushing member. By disengaging means moving in unison with the pushing member, the engaging means is released from an engaged state with respect to the operating member, when the pushing member has moved to a predetermined location while pushing the reservoir. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249719 | Methods for Manually Injecting/Aspirating Fluids Through Small Diameter Catheters and Needles and Manual Injection/Aspiration Systems Including Small Diameter Catheters and Needles - A system for increasing rates at which fluids may be manually forced through injection/aspiration elements, such as catheters and needles, includes the injection/aspiration elements, as well as a syringe including a pair of crossed handles, one associated with the barrel of the syringe, the other associated with the plunger of the syringe, to provide a mechanical advantage. The system may include and injection/aspiration element of small (e.g., 0.052 inch or smaller) inner diameter and small outer diameter (e.g., 5 French or less). Such systems enable the use of a single hand to hold and operate a syringe in a variety or procedures, including angiography, angioplasty, discography, glue/cement injection, and a variety of aspiration procedures (e.g., biopsy, sampling, media removal, etc.). | 2010-09-30 |
20100249720 | INTEGRATED DEVICE FOR THE STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF A BONE GRAFT OR OTHER IMPLANTABLE MATERIAL TO A SURGICAL SITE - A device for the storage and delivery of a bone graft or other implantable material to a desired surgical site includes a storage portion that extends from a first end to a second end. The first end of the storage portion is adapted to have a bone graft or other implantable material transferred therethrough into the storage portion. The device also includes a delivery portion that extends from a first end to a second end. The first end of the delivery portion communicates with the second end of the storage portion to permit the movement of the bone graft or other implantable material therethrough. The second end of the delivery portion is adapted to be positioned at a desired surgical site. The device further includes a delivery mechanism that is provided within the storage portion and the delivery portion and is adapted to move the bone graft material from the storage portion through the delivery portion to a desired surgical site. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249721 | Device for Delivering a Medicament - A device for delivery of medicament, which device comprises an elongated housing; a container ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249722 | Administration Feeding Set - An administration feeding set for use with a flow control apparatus to deliver fluid from at least one fluid source to a patient. The set includes tubing for flow of fluid along a fluid pathway and a mounting member on the tubing adapted to engage the flow control apparatus. The mounting member has at least two receiving portions co-axial with the fluid pathway. The set also includes one or more identification members selectively positioned on one or more of the at least two receiving portions of the mounting member to permit identification of the administration feeding set as having a particular functional configuration different from another functional configuration. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249723 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a backflow resistance module configured to prevent fluid from being drawn into the connector when a backflow inducing event occurs. In some embodiments, the backflow resistance module can include a variable-volume chamber configured to change in volume in response to a backflow-inducing event and a check valve configured to resist backflow. In some embodiments, the medical connector can include a fluid diverter configured to direct fluid flowing through the medical connector into the variable volume chamber to prevent fluid stagnation therein. In some embodiments, the medical connector includes a body member, a base member, a seal member, a support member, and a valve member. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249724 | Medical Valve with Distal Seal Actuator - A medical valve transitions between an open mode that permits fluid flow, and a closed mode that prevents fluid flow. To that end, the valve has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a post member moveably mounted within the housing and a distal seal member. The post member moves distally within the housing to fluidly connect the inlet and outlet upon insertion of a medical implement into the inlet. The post member also moves proximally within the housing to fluidly disconnect the inlet and outlet upon withdrawal of the medical implement. The distal seal member has a tapered wall region that surrounds a normally closed aperture. The distal movement of the post member opens the aperture and inverts the tapered wall region. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249725 | Medical Valve with Multiple Variable Volume Regions - A medical valve transitions between an open mode that permits fluid flow, and a closed mode that prevents fluid flow. The valve has a housing, a valve member with a distal seal having a normally closed aperture, a first variable volume region and a second variable volume region longitudinally spaced from the first. Insertion of a medical implement into the inlet opens the aperture and fluidly connects the valve inlet and outlet via a fluid path. Withdrawal of the implement closes the aperture and fluidly disconnects the inlet and outlet. The first variable volume region contracts and the second variable volume expands upon withdrawal of the implement. Both variable volumes may be part of the fluid path. The fluid path may have a closed volume before insertion of the implement and an open volume when in an open mode. The closed volume may be substantially equal to the open mode. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249726 | TROCARLESS INTRAVENOUS CANNULA WITH A MULTIFILAMENT TIP - A trocarless intravenous cannula with a multifilament tip is described. The trocarless intravenous cannula has a tapered, distal multifilament tip that is comprised of a plurality of individual filaments. In one aspect, the distal part of the cannula is fenestrated. The tip and the distal part of the cannula may both be covered in a dry, water-soluble coating. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249727 | Convenience IV kits and methods of use - A convenience kit which provides a basic configuration for use in measuring, filling and dispensing medication and flush solutions to IV sets and patient catheters through needleless connectors while improving safety and efficacy by requiring fewer post-sterilization makes and breaks compared to conventional filling and dispensing methods. Further, the kit improves flush compliance by facilitating dispensing of flush solutions and decreases likelihood of infections by providing for flushing of patient lines and catheter connecting fittings without line breaks. Convenience of operation is provided by a two-syringe assembly which is operable by a single hand for selective dispensing accomplished from either of the two syringes while obstructing flow from the other syringe. The kit comprises a clip for stabilizing the two syringe assembly. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249728 | MEDICAL CONTAINER AND MEDICAL CONTAINER SET - A medical container ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249729 | Methods and Systems for Accessing the Pericardial Space - Methods and systems for transvenously accessing the pericardial space via the vascular system and atrial wall, particularly through the superior vena cava and right atrial wall, to deliver treatment in the pericardial space are disclosed. A steerable instrument is advanced transvenously into the right atrium of the heart, and a distal segment is deflected into the right atrial appendage. A fixation catheter is advanced employing the steerable instrument to affix a distal fixation mechanism to the atrial wall. A distal segment of an elongated medical device, e.g., a therapeutic catheter or an electrical medical lead, is advanced through the fixation catheter lumen, through the atrial wall, and into the pericardial space. The steerable guide catheter is removed, and the elongated medical device is coupled to an implantable medical device subcutaneously implanted in the thoracic region. The fixation catheter may be left in place. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249730 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a source of enema fluid having an elongated nozzle includes a hollow elongated rigid body having an interior extending between first and second ends and a feed portion formed at the first end defining a feed portion opening. A hollow nozzle receiving portion extends from the feed portion opening and is in fluid communication with the feed portion opening and the interior of the hollow elongated body. The hollow nozzle receiving portion is sized and configured to slidably receive the elongated nozzle, wherein when the elongated nozzle is slidably received within the hollow nozzle receiving portion, the elongated nozzle is in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. The enema device further includes a discharge portion disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The discharge portion defines a discharge opening in communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249731 | METHOD FOR MEASURING SKIN ERYTHEMA - A method for measuring skin erythema and determining the efficacy of skin care treatment products utilizing digital images. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249732 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR APPLICATION OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES TO A WOUND SURFACE - For application of active substances to a wound surface a porous padding ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249733 | APPARATUS WITH ACTIVES FROM TISSUE - An apparatus for cleansing wounds in which irrigant fluid containing one or more physiologically active components from a means for supplying physiologically active agents from cells or tissue to the wound, e.g. an irrigant reservoir connected to a container that contains a cell or tissue component, in turn connected to a supply tube, connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are moved by a device (which may be a single pump or two or more pumps) for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for providing simultaneous aspiration and irrigation of the wound. The latter removes materials deleterious to wound healing, while distributing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing from cells or tissue and the physiologically active components in therapeutically active amounts in a precise and time-controlled manner over the wound bed. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249734 | OSTOMY POUCH CONTAINING AND SUPPORTING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a device for containing, positioning, holding, and/or supporting an ostomy pouching system. In particular, the present invention provides a bag comprising one or more shoulder support straps for containing, positioning, holding, and supporting an ostomy pouch over a surgical stoma. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249735 | Sanitary enhanced absorption wick device - A separate entity, or wick, that works in conjunction with the user's sanitary pad of choice to help absorb, direct, channel, and contain blood or fluid directly from the vaginal vestibule area onto the sanitary pad. The small wick device fits comfortably and snugly in the vestibule area, and is attached to the top of the sanitary napkin by means of an adhesive border around the bottom portion of the wick. The wick may also either permanently or temporarily attach to a thin, flexible, appendage strip of absorbent material, which is placed between the buttock cheeks to facilitate absorption of blood or fluid leakage particularly while the user is reclining or sleeping. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249736 | FABRIC, PROTECTIVE GARMENTS MADE THEREFROM, AND METHODS OF MAKING - Disclosed herein are protective garments comprising an inner surface or portion of an inner surface with both absorbent and stain resistant properties while maintaining the soft feel, breathability and aesthetic properties associated with traditional “non protective” intimate apparel. The fabrics and methods of constructing the garments are also disclosed herein. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249737 | ABSORBER, SANITARY ARTICLES USING THE ABSORBER, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - It is an object to provide an absorber wherein crushed tea leaves having a particle size of 0.05 to 4.6 mm are dispersed and held within a pulp fiber material having a fiber length of 0.1 to 7 mm, the absorber is superior in water-absorbing, drying, and odor-eliminating performances, exhibits a good visual quality, and can maintain sanitary conditions for a longer time, and sanitary articles using the absorber. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249738 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE VENTILATION COMPONENT - An absorbent article comprises a liquid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core. The backsheet is not overlaid by the core in at least one margin section. The article also comprises at least one ventilation component constituted by a ventilation material. Each ventilation component is positioned overlaying the backsheet and exclusively localized within one or more margin sections. The thickness of the ventilation material measured at 0.5 kPa is at least 1 mm. The porosity of the ventilation material is >80%. The ratio between the thickness of the ventilation material measured at 5 kPa and the thickness of the ventilation material measured at 0.5 kPa is >0.5. Each ventilation component is arranged such that an associated spacing is created between the wearer's skin and the backsheet when the absorbent article is worn. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249739 | Absorbent Core - An absorbent core for use in an absorbent product, such as a sanitary napkin, a diaper, an incontinence protection or the like. The core after compression has a material density (based on the total content of the core) of at least 200 kg/m | 2010-09-30 |
20100249740 | SHAPED SHEET AND ABSORBENT ARTICLE USING THE SAME - A shaped sheet, comprising: a plurality of protrusions ( | 2010-09-30 |
20100249741 | NON-WOVEN MATERIAL FOR USE AS A BODY FACING SHEET IN AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A nonwoven material including at least two layers integrated into each other, for use as a body facing sheet in an absorbent article. The first layer includes spunlaid filaments and the second layer includes staple fibres. The staple fibres have a thickness ≦1.5 dtex, and the filaments have a thickness ≧2.5 dtex. Further, an absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, panty liner, incontinence protector or diaper can include the nonwoven material as a body facing sheet. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249742 | COMPARTMENTALIZED INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE FOR ABSORBENT ARTICLES - An individually packaged absorbent article including an absorbent article and a package. The package can also have a dispensing compartment substantially enclosing the absorbent article prior to use that can have an opening provided to access the absorbent article. The package can also have a disposal compartment separate from the dispensing compartment. The disposal compartment can have a cavity adapted to receive at least a portion of an absorbent article after use and an opening provided to access the cavity that is separate from the dispensing compartment opening. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249743 | DISPOSABLE PANTS-TYPE BODY FLUID ABSORBENT WEARING ARTICLE - In a disposable pants-type wearing article, a body fluid absorbent panel provided in a crotch region extends in a longitudinal direction A and is fixed to a sheet member defining inner surfaces of front and rear waist regions. The body fluid absorbent panel is formed along its opposite side edges with flaps and free edges of the respective flaps are provided with crotch region elastic members attached under tension thereto. The front and rear waist regions are provided along peripheral edges of leg-openings with lower elastic members attached under tension thereto. Regions of the side flaps in which the free edges of the flaps developed in a transverse direction overlap the associated lower elastic members are affixed to respective inner surfaces of the front and rear waist regions. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249744 | FASTENING TAPE AND DISPOSABLE DIAPER HAVING THE SAME - A fastening tape comprising a tab part formed at one end of a tape substrate, a fixing part formed at the other end of the tape substrate so as to be attached to a disposable diaper main body, a fastening part formed between the tab part and the fixing part, wherein an attachment is fixed to one surface of the tape substrate at the fastening part, the fastening part is folded at a boundary between the fastening part and the fixing part to form a first fold so that the attachment is inside the first fold, the attachment is joined to the fixing part of the tape substrate, the tab part is folded at a boundary between the tab part and the fastening part to form a second fold so that the attachment is outside the second fold. According to the fastening tape of the above, the tab part of the fastening tape is easily pinched and less likely to be joined to the attachment by folding the tab part, and hence handleability of the fastening tape is improved. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249745 | BAG CONNECTOR - The present invention concerns an attachable membrane device for providing a piercable liquid barrier membrane to the surface of a pierceable fluid container, such as an infusion bag. The attachable membrane device have a fastening part comprising a fastening surface adapted to be attached to the surface of the pierceable fluid container and thereby provide a liquid tight seal between the fastening surface and the surface of the pierceable fluid container. Additionally, the attachable membrane device is further provided with a barrier membrane part, adapted to provide a liquid tight seal after penetration by a piercing member. Connection means is arranged to the attachable membrane device. The invention simplifies the injection or withdrawal of a fluid in a pierceable fluid container. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249746 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR ACCELERATED SUBCUTANEOUS ABSORPTION - A method for accelerating subcutaneous absorption of a fluid or drug into the systemic circulation of a specific targeted tissue. A first drug operative to produce local capillary vasodilatation and/or increase the rate of bulk flow of solution through the interstitial space is mixed with a fluid. The fluid may contain a crystalloid solution or a dilute solution of a pharmacologic drug required for a routine or emergency therapeutic treatment for a patient. The first drug is substantially non-toxic to the patient. The fluid mixed with the first drug is then delivered subcutaneously or into deeper tissues of the patient, by use of a hyperdermic needle or infiltration cannula. As the capillaries are dilated, the fluid is efficiently absorbed and circulated systemically. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249747 | Transdermal venous access locking solution - Compositions and methods of employing compositions in flushing and coating medical devices are disclosed. The compositions include combinations of a chelating agent, anticoagulant, or antithrombotic agent, with a C | 2010-09-30 |
20100249748 | NEEDLE SHIELD FOR INJECTIONS - A needle shield for hiding a needle from a patient during an injection is disclosed. The needle shield comprises an attaching portion for attaching the needle shield to a syringe and an opaque collapsible element extending from the attaching portion, the collapsible element having an orifice extending therethrough and being of a sufficient length to conceal a needle from view when the needle is disposed in the orifice, and wherein the collapsible element collapses and conceals the needle as the needle is inserted into a patient's skin and expands to retain its original shape as the needle is withdrawn from the patient's skin so that the patient does not see the needle during an injection. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249749 | Drug Delivery Catheter With Soluble Balloon Coating Containing Releasable Microspheres and Delivery Method - A drug delivery catheter and method for delivering microcapsules or microspheres containing a drug, pharmacological or other bioactive agent includes a balloon catheter having a coating on the balloon of a soluble biocompatible polymer containing a plurality of microcapsules or microspheres containing a drug or other agent. The balloon is porous to allow it to be inflated with a solvent fluid that passes through the porous wall of the balloon and dissolves the polymer, releasing the microspheres. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249750 | Safety Neural Injection System and Related Methods - A safety neural injection system includes at least a partially hollow cannula having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, a first length, a side port located coaxially along the hollow cannula for fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula, and an open distal end. The safety neural injection system also includes a flexible stylet with a shaped tip. The flexible stylet is capable of being releasably locked in a position within the hollow cannula and extends at least the first length of the hollow cannula. The hollow cannula proximate to the distal end includes a rigid bend so as to facilitate placement of the distal end at the treatment site. | 2010-09-30 |
20100249751 | Device for administering a dose of an analgesic liquid to an infant - A disposable article of manufacture, adapted for use by an infant to provide an analgesic effect, comprises:
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20100249752 | Pressure-controlled balloon catheter - An anal probe for use in connection with anal irrigation is provided. The probe comprises a tip part and shaft part, which may be separate from each other or one integral part. The probe is provided with retention means, which together with the tip part and the shaft part define a lumen. The probe is further provided with a pressure-sensitive valve. The probe has two configurations, a first configuration in which the inlet to the tip channel is closed and a second configuration in which the inlet is opened. The transition between the first configuration and the second configuration is controlled by the pressure-sensitive valve. During use, irrigation fluid will be pumped into the lumen and the inlet to the tip channel will be opened. | 2010-09-30 |