43rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 58 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130281915 | VACUUM ENABLED DEVICE WITH MICRO-NEEDLE INSERT FOR ACNE TREATMENT - Methods and an apparatus for extracting an underlying sebum of a pilosebaceous unit for the treatment of acne or closed comedones is disclosed. The method includes placing a vacuum suction pressure device on a surface of a skin area to be treated for an acne condition, applying the vacuum suction pressure on the surface of the skin area to pull the skin area into an aperture opening of the vacuum suction pressure device and to extract an underlying sebum of the pilosebaceous unit, puncturing the surface of the skin area containing at least one pilosebaceous unit with at least one micro-needle insert unit recessed into the aperture opening of the vacuum suction pressure device to create a lesion on the pilosebaceous unit and applying a subsequent dose of vacuum suction pressure or an application of broad band light to the skin area to be treated. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281916 | SONOSENSITIVE NANOPARTICLES - A method of delivering a therapeutic substance to tissue comprises delivering the therapeutic substance and nanoparticles to the tissue, the nanoparticles having a diameter in the range from 10 to 1000 nm and surface features having a depth in the range from 5 to 50 nm, and insonating the tissue with pressure waves. Corresponding particles, and associated methods of controlling and imaging the treatment and delivery are also disclosed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281917 | Carbon dioxide, saline and additional active nasal delivery methods and treatments - Methods for treating ailments in a patient in need thereof includes the step of directing a therapeutic, non-inhaled dosage to at least one nasal cavity of the patient through a flow regulating device while the patient refrains from inhaling. The dosage includes (a) a saline fluid (b) a gas containing carbon dioxide and (c) at least one additional active component, wherein the therapeutic, non-inhaled dosage is delivered at a flow rate from 1 cc/sec to 20 cc/sec for a duration of 2 to 30 seconds. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281918 | APPLICATOR - An applicator insertable into a living body includes a nozzle having an elongated nozzle main body and a nozzle head on a front end side of the nozzle main body and through which liquid together with gas is expelled, with the nozzle main body including a flexible curved section. The applicator also includes an outer tube in which is positioned a portion of the nozzle main body so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction. The angle or degree of curvature of the curved section is changed by inserting the curved section into the outer tube to thereby adjust the direction of the nozzle head relative to the axis of the nozzle main body. In addition, a longitudinally extending gap exists between the outer tube and the nozzle. The gap functions as a discharge path for discharging the gas within the body cavity. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281919 | PRESSURIZED GAS MIST BATHING SYSTEM - The invention is to provide a pressurized gas mist bathing system, ensuring hygiene and reduction in costs, by making only one part of the system disposable. This system causes a mist to contact the skin or the mucous membrane of a living body in a high pressure not less than a predetermined value, the mist is prepared by pulverizing liquid and the mist of micron size dissolving oxygen and/or carbon dioxide gases and comprises a gas supply means | 2013-10-24 |
20130281920 | Endometrial Ablation - A tissue ablation system includes a waveguide configured to leak microwave radiation through an array of subwavelength apertures. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281921 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CONNECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - Peritoneal dialysis systems and methods are provided by the present disclosure. In a general embodiment, a peritoneal dialysis system includes a peritoneal dialysis fluid supply, a supply line in fluid communication with the peritoneal dialysis fluid supply and terminating at a supply connector, a patient connector in fluid communication with a patient's indwelling catheter, a device configured to connect the supply connector to the patient connector without a user having to physically contact the supply connector or the patient connector, and a housing placeable around the connecting device and including a plurality of ultraviolet (“UV”) light-emitting diodes (“LED's”) positioned to direct energy towards at least one of the supply connector and the patient connector. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281922 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST ROR1 AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to antibodies for inducing cell death by the specific binding of (ROR1), domains thereof or nucleotide molecules encoding (ROR1). There are also provided methods involving and uses of the antibodies of the invention. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281923 | BAG FOR LIQUID SOLUTIONS MIXABLE WITH ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AVAILABLE IN A SEPARATE FORM, IN PARTICULAR IN POWDER OR GEL, FOR FORMING LIQUID MEDICINAL OR LIQUID SUBSTANCES THAT ARE ADMINISTRABLE TO PATIENTS THROUGH INTERNAL INSTILLATION - A flexible bag ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130281924 | Segmented instrument shaft with antirotation features - Deflectable instrument shafts are formed of a plurality of vertebral segments. One embodiment utilizes alternating segments, each of which has a first end or face contacting an adjacent segment along a first plane, and a second end or face contacting an adjacent segment along a second plane that is transverse to the first plane. In some embodiments, the alternating segments are first and second segments having differently shaped contacting ends/faces. In other embodiment the alternating segments are identical to one another but are positioned such that segments having their first contacting end/face facing distally are alternated with segments having their second contacting ends/faces facing distally. In other embodiments, embodiments having semi-spherical articulating surfaces are used. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281925 | CATHETER DEFLECTION ANCHOR - A system and method for anchoring a round catheter pull wire within the distal end of a catheter. A steering deflection mechanism includes a pull ring having a plurality of apertures and one or more receiving slots. The method includes affixing one or more round pull wires to the one or more receiving slots of the pull ring. The shape of the round wire and manner of affixing the wire to the pull ring provide a steering assembly that can withstand greater pull forces while maintaining design integrity. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281926 | CANNULA FOR CARRYING OUT A REGIONAL EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCULATION - The invention relates to a cannula for medical use, which is obstructed at the distal end thereof and which has an occlusion balloon enabling regionalization of the extracorporeal circulation, it being possible for said cannula to be multiperforated. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281927 | Reusable Engine for an Auto-Injector - The invention refers to an engine for an auto-injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament, the engine comprising a case having a distal end and a proximal end arranged to be attached to a packaged syringe containing a syringe with a hollow needle and a stopper for sealing the syringe and displacing the medicament, wherein the syringe is slidably arranged with respect to the case, | 2013-10-24 |
20130281928 | DEVICE FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Disclosed is an ambulatory therapeutic fluid delivery device. The device includes at least one housing connectable to a cannula, the at least one housing retaining a reservoir to hold the therapeutic fluid. The device also includes a mechanically powered pumping mechanism to cause delivery of at least some of the fluid from the reservoir, and a power-transfer mechanism to transfer manually-delivered power provided by a user to mechanically actuate the pumping mechanism. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281929 | AUTO-INJECTOR - The invention relates to a compression connection means for an auto-injector (A), wherein the compression connection means adapted to attach a front-end device of the auto-injector (A) to a back-end device of the auto-injector (A) comprises of an annular mounting sleeve that is axially displaceable parallel to a longitudinal axis (X) between a locked position (L) and an unlocked position, a mounting sleeve spring biasing the mounting sleeve towards a locked position (L), at least one latch arm connected to one of either the front-end device or the back-end device, wherein the latch arm is deflectable in a radial direction, wherein the mounting sleeve in the locked position (L) is arranged to prevent the radial deflection of the latch arm and wherein the mounting sleeve in the unlocked position allows for a radial deflection of the latch arm, so as to allow the latch arm to be deflected on assembly or disassembly of the front-end device to the back-end device and to latch to or unlatch from the other of the front-end device or the back-end device. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281931 | INFUSION SET - A device for inserting a cannula into tissue, including a cannula, a protective element which can accommodate said cannula, an operating element for moving the cannula out of the protective element, and a holder fixedly connected to the cannula. The invention encompasses a system for connecting a liquid supply to the cannula. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281932 | PALM-BASED INJECTOR ACTUATION AND SAFETY SURFACES - A palm-held device is disclosed for injection of a substance into an organism. The palm-held device has the shape of a computer mouse, and so is very familiar, which helps with ease-of-use and comfort. Like a computer mouse, the device can be moved easily by gently holding and guiding the mouse with the fingers and the palm of the hand. There are many possible button configurations, such as a single button mouse, the button having a large surface at the front top portion of the mouse, and being pressable by any finger. There can also be a two button mouse, such that the left button actuates the injection, and the right button is the “safety” that allows the left button to actuate the injection. The two buttons can be on the top front of the mouse, or can be on the right and left sides of the mouse. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281933 | INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device includes an elongate housing ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130281934 | Slip-Resistant Autoinjectors - In an embodiment, the present invention provides an autoinjector that has one or more slip-resistant features. In certain embodiments, the exterior surface of the autoinjector housing forms at least one of indentures and protrusions that impart a slip-resistant texture to the housing of the autoinjector. In other embodiments, the one or more slip-resistant features are included on a label, which comprises a label substrate and is attached to the exterior surface of the housing of the autoinjector. The features are designed to improve the handling properties of the autoinjector and reduce the likelihood that the autoinjector will slip out of a user's or caregiver's hand during use. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281935 | Auto-Injector - The invention refers to an auto-injector for administering a dose of a liquid medicament, comprising:
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20130281936 | AUTO-INJECTOR - Auto-injector for delivering a liquid medicament (M), the auto-injector comprising an elongate housing having a loading bay configured to receive a packaged syringe, wherein the loading bay is configured to be laterally accessible for inserting or removing the packaged syringe, wherein a sliding door is slidably arranged over the housing in a manner to reveal the loading bay in a distal position and to cover the loading bay in a proximal position. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281937 | SAFETY PEN NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - In one aspect, a safety pen needle assembly is provided which includes a hub having an open proximal end, a needle fixed to the hub having a distal end, and a shield moveably mounted to the hub so as to be movable relative to the hub to selectively cover the distal end of the needle. An interface is defined between the shield and the hub which is sufficiently sealed so as to define a sterility barrier which prevents ingress of contaminants through the interface. At least one sterility barrier is mounted directly to, and across, an open proximal end of the hub and an open distal end of the shield. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281938 | Front End for an Auto-Injector - The invention relates to a front end for an auto-injector, the front end comprising a syringe with an injection needle and a stopper, wherein the syringe is slidably arranged within a syringe retainer, wherein an outer sleeve for preventing access to the needle is removably arrangeable over the syringe retainer, wherein the syringe retainer comprises a screw thread for connecting it to a correspondent screw thread of a mounting of a re-usable auto-injector back end comprising a drive means for advancing the syringe and needle in a proximal direction for needle insertion and for advancing the stopper within the syringe for injection, wherein a resilient locking barb is arranged to rotationally lock the syringe retainer to the mounting in an unscrewing direction when the front end is screwed to the re-usable back end and when the outer sleeve is removed, wherein the outer sleeve is arranged to unlock the resilient locking barb when arranged over the syringe retainer. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281939 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A PRE-FILLED SYRINGE AND AN INJECTION DEVICE - According to the invention, a safety device for a pre-filled syringe with an injection needle comprises of a support body adapted to mount the pre-filled syringe, a needle shield slidably arranged with respect to the support body, a retention and locking means (M) for retaining and locking the needle shield with respect to the support body in a first and a second advanced position (PA | 2013-10-24 |
20130281940 | Bellows Syringe Fluid Delivery System - A bellows assembly for a fluid delivery system is a multi-component device that includes a cylindrical pressure jacket and a bellows syringe that is received within the pressure jacket. The bellows syringe includes a cap member and a bellows member. The bellows syringe in one embodiment is adapted to be secured to the pressure jacket by the cap member. The cap member is formed with a discharge port, which may be formed as conventional luer fitting. The discharge port is disposed coaxially within an annular wall on the outward facing side of the cap member and may be recessed within the annular wall. The bellows member is a hollow body that includes a series of bellows sections or rings. A distal end of the bellow member is formed with a discharge neck terminating in a discharge port, and the proximal end is formed with a closed end wall. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281941 | Flush Syringe Assembly With Controlled Pulsatile Flushing - Flush syringe assemblies capable of creating pulsatile movement of the plunger rod as it moves in the distal direction within a syringe barrel, while preventing overpressurization of the cathether are provided. An exemplary flush syringe assembly includes a syringe barrel with a first pulsing element and a chamber with flush solution, a plunger rod with a stopper and a second pulsing element that interacts with the first pulsing element to provide an engagement force that causes pulsatile movement of the plunger rod and a thumb press slidably attached to the plunger rod with a pulse control element. The pulse control element is compressible to create a compression force that is greater than the engagement force of the first pulsing element and the second pulsing element. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281942 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - A cartridge holder suitable for an injection device is proposed. The injection device is adapted to administer a dose of a medicament to a patient. The cartridge holder is adapted to receive a medical cartridge containing the dose of the medicament. The cartridge holder comprises an annular collar with a first set (S | 2013-10-24 |
20130281943 | INJECTION DEVICE - An injection device includes a housing ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130281944 | TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM (TTS) COMPRISING ROTIGOTINE - The present invention relates to a patch containing the active ingredient rotigotine for the transdermal delivery of the active pharmaceutical agent rotigotine, comprising a backing layer (1), a matrix layer (2) containing the active ingredient, and a removable protective sheet (4) which is intended for removal before the patch is applied to the skin, characterized in that disposed with areal coverage between the matrix layer (2) and the removable protective sheet (4) is an additional interlayer (3). | 2013-10-24 |
20130281945 | Clean Seat Undie Protector - The invention provides a sanitary pad that protects and promotes hygiene. The Clean Seat Undie Protector is an improved sanitary pad for dealing with incontinence issues. The Clean Seat comes in different sizes to accommodate the various needs of the consumer and to allow for different types of female and male underwear. The present invention adhesively attaches to the inside of one's underwear. The Clean Seat pad is fabricated with a cotton absorbable material to contain accidental leaks or discharges. The absorbent pad comprises a water resistant sheet with a peel off adhesive strip and cover on one side. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281946 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED CONNECTION TO WOUND DRESSINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH REDUCED PRESSURE WOUND TREATMENT SYSTEMS - A system for applying reduced pressure to tissue includes a multi-lumen reduced pressure delivery tube having a proximate end, a distal end, a primary lumen extending through the conduit from the proximate end to the distal end, and an ancillary lumen extending through the conduit from the proximate end to the distal end. A vacuum pump is coupled to the proximate end of the primary lumen, and a reduced pressure adapter is coupled to the distal end of the reduced pressure delivery tube. The adapter includes channels to direct liquid away from the ancillary lumens and into the primary lumen. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281947 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERAPEUTIC USE OF ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a wound care system. The wound care system includes a power unit and a processor coupled to the power unit. An ultra-violet light-emitting diode array is electrically coupled to the processor. A thermoelectric element is thermally exposed to the ultra-violet light-emitting diode array. A probe is optically coupled to the ultra-violet light-emitting diode array. The thermoelectric element cools the ultra-violet light emitting diode array thereby optimizing the ultra-violet light emitting diode array. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281948 | Substrate Comprising One or More Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Disposable Absorbent Article Comprising the Substrate - The present disclosure relates to a substrate that includes one or more human milk oligosaccharides. A disposable absorbent article may include the substrate having one or more human milk oligosaccharides. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281949 | POTTY TRAINING LINERS - A potty training apparatus having a hydrophobic bottom layer and a core disposed on the hydrophobic bottom layer. The potty training apparatus further having a top layer including an acquisition layer disposed above the core and a hydrophilic sensory strip disposed on the top layer. Also, a method of potty training a user including releasing a fluid into a potty training liner, wherein the potty training liner has a sensory section. The method further includes contacting the wet sensory section against the user and producing a sensory signal to the user. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281950 | COLOR PRINTED LAMINATED STRUCTURE, ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING THE SAME AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a color printed liquid permeable laminated structure comprising a first liquid permeable layer and a second liquid permeable layer, the first layer is color printed on at least one of its surfaces prior to being laminated to the second layer and stabilizing the laminated structure with a bonding means. These color printed laminated structures are particularly suitable for use in disposable absorbent articles for feminine protection, typically as so called ‘secondary’ topsheet in face to face relation with so called ‘primary’ topsheet, through which they are visible. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281951 | WOUND DRESSING - A wound dressing is provided which includes an inner layer with a plurality of drain holes around the perimeter. The inner layer is resistant to penetration by liquid. Adjacent the inner layer is an absorbent layer. An outer layer is adjacent, but, not attached to the absorbent layer. The outer layer is resistant to penetration by liquid. The outer layer includes an adhesive band. A removable protective layer covers the adhesive bands and includes a plurality of perforations spaced about the protective layer with a plurality of non-perforated sections between the perforations such that when removed, the perforations cause separation at the perforations and only one non-perforated section is removed at a time. A base layer is provided with an open area and adhesive bands. The base layer is attached to the skin and the outer layer covers the open area of the base layer. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281952 | WOUND DRESSING SYSTEM - A wound dressing system which includes an injection device, a plurality of substantially spherical hydrogel particles having a diameter ranging between | 2013-10-24 |
20130281953 | Absorbent Article Having A Graphic Visible Through Body Contacting Surface - An absorbent article for feminine hygiene, comprising: a body contacting layer; a garment contacting layer; and an absorbent core disposed between the body contacting layer and the garment contacting layer. The absorbent core has a core edge. The core edge defines a core region within the core edge and an outer region outside the core region. The body contacting layer and the garment contacting layer extend outward into the outer region and joined together in the outer region. The garment contacting layer may have a graphic printed on the body facing surface or the body contacting layer may have a graphic printed on the garment facing surface. The body contacting layer has a first light transmittance so that the graphic can be seen through the body contacting layer. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281954 | FIT INDICATORS FOR PULL ON TYPE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - Pull-on disposable absorbent articles having a fit indicator are disclosed. Pull-on disposable articles having an extensible belt transversely disposed with respect to a chassis portion are disclosed. The belt portion of the pull-on article is provided with a fit indicator graphic. When the belt portion of the article is unstretched the fit indicator graphic has a first appearance. When the belt portion of the article is stretched to its design range for wear the fit indicator graphic has a second appearance. When the belt portion of the article is stretched beyond its design range for wear the fit indicator graphic has a third appearance. By confirming the configuration of the fit indicator graphic in the second appearance in wear, the proper fit of the disposable absorbent article may be verified. Use of fit indicator graphics in combination with reference graphics and in arrays of products are also disclosed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281955 | PULL-ON WEAR ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A pull-on wear article having a front portion that is adapted to be worn around the front side of a wearer, a crotch portion that is adapted to be worn along the wearer's crotch region, and a rear portion that is adapted to be worn around the wearer's rear side, which is formed into a pants form by bonding lateral side edges of the front portion and lateral side edges of the rear portion, wherein the front portion and the rear portion are each constituted by an outer cover in which an inner layer material and an outer layer material are laminated, the outer cover has plural single layer areas that are formed of the inner layer material or the outer layer material at intervals in the direction of length of the outer cover, and the laminate areas where the inner layer material and outer layer material are laminated have elasticity in the waist-surrounding direction of the outer cover. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281956 | BIOHAZARD CONTAINMENT GARMENT - A garment for containing fluids includes: a trouser portion comprising integral foot coverings and a fluid impermeable material; and an upper body portion integrated with the trouser portion. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281957 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING PARALLEL FLARED ELASTICS TO DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS AND DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS CONTAINING PARALLEL FLARED ELASTICS - A series of elastic break brakes are provided throughout a travel path of elastics in a machine operation. Elastic strands thread through each individual brake mechanism, and if an elastic strand breaks downstream, a natural snap back of the elastic, which ordinarily travels through the system under tension, drives an immediately upstream cam mechanism back, and holds the elastic thread in place at the elastic break brake immediately upstream of the break as to minimize rethreading required downstream of the elastic break brake. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281958 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE IN THE FORM OF BOXER SHORTS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THEREOF - An absorbent pant article in the form of boxer shorts includes a garment shell including a front body panel, a back body panel and a crotch panel made of elastic web material. The pant also includes an absorbent core, side seams connecting the front body panel to the back body panel, a pair of leg openings and hanging legs. The leg openings are located in the crotch panel and do not extend into the front and back body panels, and side seams extend into the crotch panel. The width of the crotch panel in a relaxed condition of the elastic web material, as measured between the side seams of the article, is at least 7% larger than the width of any of the front and back body panels in a relaxed condition of the respective elastic web material. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281959 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING TRAVERSE REINFORCING ELEMENT - An absorbent article having a front end region, a rear end region, a central region disposed between the front and rear end regions, a fluids source area, and a transverse axis and a longitudinal axis. The absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a reinforcing structure disposed within the central region. In one aspect of the invention, the reinforcing structure includes a pair of traverse reinforcing elements each of which is formed by two traverse channels. The two traverse channels may be disposed generally parallel to the transverse axis with a reinforcement distance such that the absorbent core has an average density of in the range of about 5% to about 500% higher at the traverse reinforcing element than the fluids source area. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281960 | Medication Dispensing Blister Card Package with Adjustable Mechanism that Provides a Custom Patient Schedule for Complex Medication Regimens - The present invention improves upon previous advances in medication dispensing with an adjustable blister card package that delivers a custom patient schedule of medication based on a timing of a particular future event. The individual components of short term, complex medication regimens may be adjacent to indicator apertures which populate with times once a user selects the time of the future event using an adjustable time selector. The invention contemplated herein may result in improved patient compliance, improved patient satisfaction, improved patient safety, improved communication between health care providers and a decrease in medication error rates. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281961 | INSULATED DISPOSABLE SURGICAL FLUID CONTAINER - An insulated disposable surgical fluid container. The container is doubled walled and includes an outer surface including an insulating material for reducing heat transfer from the outer surface to a surrounding area an insulating component separating the outer surface from an inner surface for reducing heat transfer from the inner surface to the outer surface and an inner surface comprising a fluid container portion for holding a fluid. The inner surface includes a thermally conductive material for spreading heat energy evenly over the inner surface and maintaining an isothermal temperature distribution on the inner surface, thereby maintaining an isothermal temperature of any fluid included in the fluid container portion. The fluid container portion includes a keel shaped bottom portion for accurately dispending and pouring irrigating fluids from the fluid container portion into a wound during a surgery. The container helps prevent perioperative hypothermia from irrigations fluids used during a surgery. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281962 | TAMPER-EVIDENT INDICATOR FOR A DRUG RESERVOIR - A drug reservoir comprises of a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the housing is configured to hold a medicament; and a removable feature disposed on at least one of the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the removable feature covers at least in part one of the proximal end and the distal end. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281963 | BAG HAVING FLOW EQUALIZATION - The subject matter of the invention is a container system having an inner container for receiving ready-to-use liquid, in particular dialysis liquid, and an outer container surrounding the inner container to receive spent liquid such that the inner container has through-openings which establish a fluidic connection for the liquid in the outer container. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281964 | BAG WITH A FLEXURALLY RIGID PLASTIC PART WELDED INTO IT - The subject of the invention is a bag for receiving, preparing and producing dialysis fluid. The invention relates in particular to a bag having a sealing bordering line and a flexurally rigid hard plastic part connected to the film material. The hard plastic part is connected to the film material separately from the sealing bordering line and offers an area for gripping the bag for fastening it without having to act mechanically on the sealing bordering line in a direct manner. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281965 | Syringe Pump and Related Method - A pump for administering an agent to a patient includes a housing, a syringe seat, and a bumper. The syringe seat is coupled to the housing. The bumper is coupled to the housing adjacent to the syringe seat. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281966 | LIQUID INFUSION APPARATUS - An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling infusion of liquid into a patient using a peristaltic pump. The liquid infusion apparatus includes a liquid conduit having a proximal segment, a distal segment and an intermediate segment. The liquid infusion apparatus also includes a flow valve in fluid communication with the intermediate and distal segments. The flow valve includes a shuttle member slidably disposed within a housing about the distal segment, the shuttle member being configured for lateral movement relative to an elongated axis of the distal segment. The shuttle member is configured to operate in a first configuration to impede fluid flow through the liquid conduit and in a second configuration for which fluid flow through the liquid conduit is unimpeded. The shuttle member includes a resilient grasper for selectively engaging and disengaging a mating actuator resiliently received by the grasper. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281967 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A NEUROMUSCULAR DEFECT - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a treatment probe comprising an elongated body member and a needle portion. The elongated body member can have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The needle portion can be connected to the distal end portion. The needle portion can include at least one electrode and at least one fluid port. The at least one electrode and the at least one fluid port can be configured to deliver electrical energy and a tumescent fluid, respectively, so that superficial tissue planes overlying a target nerve are protected from inadvertent heat damage as a result of application of electrical energy to a target nerve. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281968 | Irreversible Electroporation using Nanoparticles - The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for in vivo treatment of cell proliferative disorders. The invention can be used to treat solid tumors, such as brain tumors. The methods rely on non-thermal irreversible electroporation (IRE) to cause cell death in treated tumors. In embodiments, the methods comprise the use of high aspect ratio nanoparticles with or without modified surface chemistry. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281969 | CONTROLLED RELEASE NANOPARTICULATE MATTER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A controlled release nanoparticulate matter delivery system includes a plurality of thermoresponsive modules containing a respective nanoparticulate matter. Each thermoresponsive module is selectively operable in at least one of a heating mode that releases the nanoparticulate matter and a cooling mode that inhibits release of the nanoparticulate matter. A control module is in electrical communication with the plurality of thermoresponsive modules. The control module is configured to determine a temperature of each thermoresponsive module and to select the at least one heating mode and cooling mode based on the temperature. The heating and cooling mode may be selected in response to a desired dosing profile and/or a biometric condition. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281970 | SAFETY SYRINGE AND NEEDLE SHIELD - The disclosure pertains to a safety syringe having a retractable needle shield which is capable of being retracted to expose the needle for use; being advanced to a needle shielding position; and, if desired, of being removed from the syringe with the shielded needle safely contained within the retractable needle shield via a frangible segment between the syringe barrel and the needle/needle shield components. The disclosure further pertains to a method of using the safety syringe having a retractable needle shield. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281971 | CATHETER ALLOWING VARIABLE DOSING OF AN ACTIVE AGENT - A drug eluting catheter includes an active agent, such as a drug or chemical substance, which is integrated with the catheter and allows variable dosing of the agent for elution to the patient's body. The catheter includes a dosing region and graduated markings or is associated with a measurement device that includes graduated markings that correspond to a range of dose of the active agent associated with the catheter. By removing or masking an undesired dosing region prior to administration, a user may vary the dosage to suit a patient's needs. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281972 | PASSIVELY SHIELDING NEEDLE ASSEMBLY WITH SKIN SENSOR - A shielding needle assembly is provided with a hub having a needle cannula with a puncture tip extending from a forward end thereof, and a shield member in telescoping association with the hub. A drive member biases the hub and the shield member away from each other for relative telescopic movement between a first position in which the puncture tip extends from a forward end of the shield member, and a second position in which the puncture tip is encompassed within the shield member. A pivoting lever maintains the hub and the shield member in the first position against the bias of the drive member with the needle cannula exposed for use. The lever is pivotable during contact with a patient's skin surface such as during venipuncture, thereby releasing the hub and the shield member from the first position and permitting the drive member to bias the hub and the shield member toward the second position. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281973 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ANTERIOR ARYTENOID ADDUCTION - Provided herein are devices and methods for anterior arytenoid adduction. The device may comprise a wire having a first end and a second end at opposite ends of a longitudinal axis, the wire forming a spiral along the longitudinal axis and having a double hook at the first end, a suture threaded through the spiral of the wire from the second end to the first end, the suture forming a turn at the first end and passing exterior to the spiral to the second end. The method may comprise advancing a suture and hook from the subject's anterior thyroid cartilage or cricothyroid membrane to the muscular process of the subject's arytenoid, attaching the hook to the muscular process, and applying tension to the suture to rotate the muscular process and adduct the arytenoid. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281974 | PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH SWITCH - A wearable infusion pump assembly includes a reusable housing assembly, and a disposable housing assembly including a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid. The wearable infusion pump assembly also includes a releasable engagement assembly configured to allow the reusable housing assembly to releasably engage the disposable housing assembly. A switch assembly of the wearable infusion pump assembly is configured to effectuate a functionality of the infusion pump assembly. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281975 | METHOD FOR VECTOR DELIVERY - Provided is a lentiviral vector for delivery to the brain for use in treating a neurological condition, wherein the lentiviral vector is delivered directly to the brain by delivering the lentiviral vector via six or fewer tracts per hemisphere, at a single deposit point per tract. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281976 | CANNULA SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a cannula useful for introducing a thermally responsive polymer in situ. In embodiments, the cannula possesses more than one cannula, with the thermally responsive polymer introduced in one cannula, and a material such as a coolant in a second cannula which prevents premature gelling of the thermally responsive polymer. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281977 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF A BIOACTIVE AGENT - Present invention relates to a device for controlled release of a bioactive agent. The device comprises a thin film located on the surface of the device, wherein said thin film comprises a bioactive agent-containing layer comprising a polymeric matrix and at least one bioactive agent. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281978 | EXPANDABLE TRANS-SEPTAL SHEATH - Disclosed is an expandable transluminal sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion of at least a part of the distal end of the sheath to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is configured for use in the vascular system and has utility in the performance of procedures in the left atrium. The access route is through the inferior vena cava to the right atrium, where a trans-septal puncture, followed by advancement of the catheter is completed. The distal end of the sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration during advancement to the right atrium and through the atrial septum into the left atrium. The distal end of the sheath is subsequently expanded using a radial dilatation device. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281979 | RETROGRADE CARDIOPLEGIA DELIVERY CATHETER AND METHOD FOR INDUCING CARDIOPLEGIC ARREST - A retrograde delivery catheter includes at its distal end an expandable member configured to at least partially occlude the coronary sinus of a patient's heart, and has a length and variable stiffness that allows the distal end to be selectively articulated so as to be positioned in the coronary sinus. The delivery catheter has a triple lumen construction with a primary lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends and configured to allow a cardioplegic fluid to be delivered to the coronary sinus. A second lumen provides for balloon inflation while a third lumen allows monitoring of a pressure within the coronary sinus. A torque may be applied and a reinforcement member within the delivery catheter provides improved torque transmission along the length of the catheter. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281980 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A GUIDEWIRE DURING A PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION - A medical device for anchoring a distal end of a guidewire in a catheter within a coronary artery during a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention including a catheter for being introduced into a coronary artery and a guidewire extending through the catheter. A first anchor device is provided at the proximal end of the guidewire outside of a patient's body and a second anchor is provided at the distal end of the guidewire and catheter to facilitate the movement of interventional devices in the body. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281981 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL NEEDLE - The present invention provides a multi-directional needle assembly for injecting substance into at least one injection site of a patient's body, comprising:
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20130281982 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING DRUGS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES TO TREAT SINUSITIS AND OTHER DISORDERS - Implantable devices and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to locations within the body of a human or animal subject to treat or diagnose sinusitis and a variety of other disorders. The invention includes implantable substance delivery devices that comprise reservoirs and barriers that control the rate at which substances pass out of the reservoirs. The delivery devices may be advanced into the body using guidewires, catheters, ports, introducers and other access apparatus. In some embodiments the delivery devices may be loaded with one or more desired substance before their introduction into the body. In other embodiments the delivery devices are loaded and/or reloaded with a desired substance after the delivery device has been introduced into the body. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281983 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND DISPENSING COLOSTRUM - A method of using a system to collect colostrum from a breast of a human and using at least part of the system to dispense the colostrum to an newborn involves: coupling an interface member with a suction member to form at least part of the system; positioning the interface member in contact with or near the breast; expressing colostrum from the breast, into the interface member; applying suction force to the interface member, using the suction member, to draw the colostrum into the suction member; detaching the interface member from the suction member; and dispensing the colostrum to the newborn from the suction member. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281984 | Suction Device - An embodiment includes a suction device handle for use with a vacuum supply conduit to suction a fluid or tissue, the handle comprising: a hand-grippable body defining a chamber; the hand-grippable body comprising a distal end configured to support a suction tip; the suction tip including a distal end of a vacuum supply conduit extending within an outer cannula, the vacuum supply conduit being offset from a distal end of the outer cannula by a predetermined distance; wherein the distal end of the hand grippable body is connected to a proximal end of the outer cannula and the chamber is connected in fluid communication with the suction pressure or vacuum generated at the distal end of the vacuum supply conduit. Additional embodiments are described herein. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281985 | Three-Lobe Drainage Hose - A drainage system includes a drainage tube, a tubular coupling, and a drainage hose. The drainage tube defines an inner passage and terminating in a first drainage end and a second drainage end. The tubular coupling has a first thickness that runs throughout the coupling and forms a passage and a stop determined by a second thickness. The drainage hose is formed by a profile which runs along a length of the drainage hose and terminates in a first drainage end and a second drainage end. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281986 | WOUND CLOSURE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A vacuum system for draining an open wound from liquids exuded therefrom, comprising an enclosure sealable to the wound circumference, a vacuum pump including a disposable pump unit detachably attachable to a non-disposable drive unit, and a waste container for collection of drained liquids. The enclosure has an outlet connected by means of a tube to an inlet of the pump unit and the waste container is connected to an outlet of the pump unit, such that when the vacuum pump is operated the drained liquids flow through the vacuum pump. The enclosure has one or more bleeding holes provided therethrough or adjacent to its outlet so that ambient air may enter the tube and flow together with the drained liquids. The enclosure and the waste container are disposable so that the drained liquids contact only disposable elements and may be disposed of together with all disposable elements | 2013-10-24 |
20130281987 | SYSTEM FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY - In a system for endoscopic surgery, a storage unit stores a command for controlling a peripheral device and whether or not the command is valid or invalid in an associated manner for each operator and each procedure of an endoscopic surgery. A specification unit receives specification of an operator and a procedure. A conversion unit recognizes an input voice, and converts the voice into a voice command. A determination unit refers to the storage unit, and determines whether or not the voice command obtained by the conversion unit is identical to a command that has been set to be valid for the operator and the procedure specified by the specification unit. A transmission unit halts a transmission process to a peripheral device that corresponds to a command that has been determined to be invalid by the determination unit. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281988 | IMPLANT RETENTION ATTACHMENT AND METHOD OF USE - The present teachings generally relate a delivery system having an implant retention mechanism. Specifically, the delivery system includes a delivery sheath, a delivery catheter, and a flexible or a rigid implant retention mechanism. The flexible implant retention mechanism includes an implant retention string having a fixed end and a free end where the free end extends from the fixed end, crosses a retention outlet of an implant, and extends proximally through a lumen of the delivery sheath. The rigid implant retention mechanism includes an implant retention wire having a fixed end and a free end where the free end extends from the fixed end, crosses a retention outlet of an implant, and extends proximally through a lumen of the delivery sheath. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281989 | Instrument With Multiple Articulation Locks - An articulating tool includes proximal, central and distal portions, an articulation mechanism, and first and second articulation locks. The articulation mechanism includes a pair of links, the pair comprising a proximal link on the proximal portion of the tool and a distal link on the distal portion of the tool. The first articulation lock has an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the first articulation lock impedes movement of the proximal link relative to the central portion about a yaw axis, and corresponding relative movement of the distal link. The second articulation lock also has an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the second articulation lock impedes movement of the proximal link relative to the central portion about a pitch axis, and corresponding relative movement of the distal link. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281990 | DETACHMENT TOOL FOR DECOUPLING A SHAPE SENSOR FROM AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A deployment device ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130281991 | Surgical Laser Unit with Variable Modes of Operation - A comprehensive multi-mode system for performing ophthalmic laser surgery on selected tissue inside an eye includes a laser unit for generating and focusing a laser beam to perform Laser Induced Optical Breakdown (LIOB) at a focal point in selected tissue. Also included is a selector for defining an operational mode according to characteristics of the tissue to be altered by LIOB. In combination, the operational mode specifies value ranges for configuration parameters for a pulsed femtosecond laser beam, establishes a base reference datum in the eye, and identifies a scanning procedure for the focal point of the laser beam to customize the system for a particular surgical procedure. A computer that is connected to the laser unit is responsive to the selector for implementing the operational mode. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281992 | Extracting lenticules for refractive correction - In certain embodiments, refractive correction includes controlling a focus of pulsed laser radiation having ultrashort pulses. A channel is created with the pulsed laser radiation to facilitate separation of the lenticule from the eye. A posterior incision is created with the pulsed laser radiation to form a posterior side of the lenticule. An anterior incision is created with the pulsed laser radiation to form an anterior side of the lenticule. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281993 | Methods and Devices for Forming Corneal Channels - Instruments for creating a corneal channel and methods of use. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281994 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle, and inner bore of the handle, an actuation structure of the handle, a housing tube, and an optic fiber disposed within the inner bore of the handle and the housing tube. The housing tube may include a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffness may be greater than the first stiffness. A surgeon may aim the steerable laser probe by varying a rotational position of the handle and an amount of compression of the actuation structure. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281995 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COOLING SPINAL TISSUE - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for cooling tissue, and in particular for applying therapeutic hypothermia to the spinal canal, tissue disposed within the spinal canal, and nerve roots extending from the spinal canal. Bone screws, intervertebral implants, stabilization rods, spinous process spacers, and other devices are described which define a chamber through which a chilled fluid, expandable gas, or other coolant means can be circulated, delivered, or activated to cool adjacent tissue. The degree of cooling can be regulated using a controller, which can be configured to increase or decrease the cooling effect based on any of a variety of measured or predicted physiological or thermodynamic properties. Methods are disclosed for implanting cooling instruments and for carrying out various treatment regimens that involve cooling tissue using such instruments. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281996 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTING COOLANT WITHIN A CRYO-ABLATION DEVICE - Apparatus and methods for uniformly distributing coolant within a cryo-ablation device. A nozzle apparatus includes a tubular member having a plurality of angled apertures that induce swirling of coolant streams dispersed through the angled apertures. Coolant swirling round the tubular member and along an inner surface of an inflatable balloon element inflates the balloon element and cryogenically ablate tissue. The swirling action achieved using angled apertures uniformly distributes coolant along the inner surface of the balloon such that the temperatures along an inner surface of the balloon element and ablation of tissue adjacent to the balloon element are substantially uniform. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281997 | METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF VT USING ABLATION - A method and system for treating ventricular tachycardia (VT) by ablating scarred myocardial tissue containing a reentrant VT circuit. The method generally includes measuring electrical activity at a plurality of sites within a heart, identifying an area of scarred myocardial tissue based at least in part on the electrical activity measurements, and ablating substantially all of the scarred area. The system generally includes a medical device having a distal end, a plurality of electrical conduction sensors coupled to the distal end, and a console in communication with the distal end of the device, the console including a computer with display. The computer may be programmed to identify optimal ablation sites within a target tissue and the location of an isthmus associated with a reentrant VT circuit within a target tissue, the identifications being based at least in part on the measurements of the electrical conduction sensors. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281998 | INTRAVASCULAR ARTERIAL TO VENOUS ANASTOMOSIS AND TISSUE WELDING CATHETER - A catheter-based device tracks over a guidewire which has been placed from a first blood vessel into a second blood vessel. The distal tip of the catheter is advanced into the second vessel while a proximal member remains in the first vessel. Matching blunt tapered surfaces on each of the distal tip and the proximal member are clamped together, with adjacent walls of each vessel between them, after which a known, controlled pressure is applied between the two surfaces. Heat energy is then applied to the blunt surfaces for approximately 1-30 seconds to weld the walls of the two vessels together. After coaptation of the vessel walls, the heat is increased to then cut through the vessel walls to create a fistula of the desired size. | 2013-10-24 |
20130281999 | METHOD OF PERFORMING MICROBEAM RADIOSURGERY - A method of performing microbeam radiosurgery on a patient whereby target tissue within a patient is irradiated with high energy electromagnetic radiation from an inverse Compton scattering radiation source via microbeam envelopes. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282000 | NON-ELECTRIC FIELD RENAL DENERVATION ELECTRODE - A renal denervation device can include an elongated catheter body extending along a longitudinal axis, and an assembly connected to the catheter body. The assembly includes a plurality of heating elements connected to the catheter body. Each heating element has a conductor and a layer of an RF dissipating material such as a polymer overlying the conductor. During operation of the device, the layer of RF dissipating material is disposed between the conductor and body tissues of a subject. The layer of RF dissipating material is substantially thicker than the Debye length within the material in order to reduce the electric field reaching the tissue and to eliminate direct contact of the electrode with the body tissue. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282001 | Monitoring of Neuromodulation Using Biomarkers - Provided herein are methods, devices, compositions, and kits for monitoring neuromodulation efficacy based on changes in the level or activity of one or more target biomarkers. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282002 | MICROWAVE SURGICAL TOOL - An object of the present invention is to provide a small-sized microwave surgical instrument that improves the convenience of surgical work. The microwave surgical instrument | 2013-10-24 |
20130282003 | DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING TISSUE - Various forms are directed to systems and methods for driving an end effector coupled to an ultrasonic drive system of a surgical instrument. A generator may generate at least one electrical signal. The at least one electrical signal may be monitored against a first set of logic conditions. When an ultrasonic impedance of the surgical instrument exceeds a threshold impedance, a resonant frequency of the at least one electrical signal may be stored as a baseline frequency. A first response of the generator may be triggered upon the occurrence of either the first set of logic conditions being met or the resonant frequency of the at least one electrical signal differing from the baseline frequency by a baseline deviation threshold. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282004 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL ABLATION DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A circumferential ablation device assembly which is adapted to forming a circumferential conduction block in a pulmonary vein. The assembly includes a circumferential ablation element which is adapted to ablate a circumferential region of tissue along a pulmonary vein wall which circumscribes the pulmonary vein lumen, thereby transecting the electrical conductivity of the pulmonary vein against conduction along its longitudinal axis and into the left atrium. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282005 | CATHETER NAVIGATION SYSTEM - An integrated catheter navigation system ( | 2013-10-24 |
20130282007 | MODULAR CATHETER - A modular catheter comprises a tubular sheath module having one or more electrodes attached to the distal end of the tubular sheath and an elongate shape-imparting mechanism module. The shape-imparting mechanism module is removably received within a lumen defined by the tubular member. The tubular sheath module and the shape-imparting mechanism module are releasably connectable to a handle module. The handle comprises a plurality of wall members defining a cavity housing one or more modules releasably connected to the handle and accessible by at least partially separating the wall members. The tubular sheath, the shape-imparting mechanism module and the handle are replaceable independently and can be sterilized for subsequent use. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282008 | MICRO-RESECTING AND EVOKED POTENTIAL MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Surgical micro-resecting and evoked potential monitoring system and method. The system includes a micro-resecting instrument, handpiece, and evoked potential monitor. The instrument includes an outer tube forming a cutting window at which a cutting tip of an inner member is located. A hub assembly rotatably maintains the inner and outer members. An electrically non-conductive material covers a region of the outer tube, and wiring is connected to an exposed surface of the outer tube. The instrument defines a probe surface proximate the cutting window as part of an electrical pathway with the wiring. The hub assembly is powered by the handpiece, and the wiring is connected to the evoked potential monitor. Evoked potential monitoring is performed at the probe surface via stimulation energy delivered along the electrical pathway, and tissue/bone resection occurs with rotation of the cutting tip. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282009 | ENDOSCOPIC VEIN HARVESTING SYSTEM - A vein harvesting medical device designed and constructed to harvest a vein in a less invasive surgical procedure. The vein harvesting device includes a handle assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector operated by the control features in the handle assembly to gather a targeted vein and remove side branches from the targeted vein for harvesting. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282010 | VARIABLE RESISTOR JAW - A bipolar forceps for sealing tissue includes an end effector assembly having opposing first and second jaw members each having a proximal end and a distal end. A first electrically conductive surface having two or more conductive sealing plates and a dielectric layer is operably coupled to the first jaw member. Each sealing plate is connected to a reactive element and positioned along the first electrically conductive surface from the proximal end to the distal end. The reactive element of the sealing plate have different impedances. A second electrically conductive surface having one or more conductive sealing plates is operably coupled to the second jaw member. Each electrically conductive surface on the jaw members connects to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the sealing plates are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282011 | Implantable bone support systems - An implantable bone support system including a shelf clip supported on a portion of the perimeter of the skull opening. The shelf clip includes upper and lower body portions. The legs of the lower body portion are positioned such that one leg is engaged with the skull perimeter in a direction away from the skull opening. The opposing leg is positioned into the skull opening to form a portion of a shelf for receiving the bone flap or implant. In an adjustable height embodiment, the ratcheting leg of the upper body portion engages a central post, via ratchet teeth on the leg and the central post, and is pressed into engagement to capture the skull between the upper and lower body portions. The removable or locking leg is formed for engagement with the upper body portion of the clip, and engages an external surface of the bone flap or implant to capture the bone flap or implant within the shelf created by the clips within the skull opening. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282012 | SACROILIAC JOINT IMMOBILIZATION - Improved tools and procedures relate to the immobilization of the sacroiliac joint for the treatment of pain associated with the joint. Kits comprise, for example, a guide element and an immobilization element of a biocompatible material with a size and shape suitable for placement within the sacroiliac joint. Suitable immobilization elements include, for example, pins, nails, screws, darts, wedges, shims and hardening material. A bioactive agent can be delivered into the joint to compliment the immobilization and promote healing. Suitable procedures can be done in a less invasive procedure through a cannula or the like. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282013 | Discectomy Instrument - The present invention provides a discectomy instrument that is capable of removing portions of the spinal disc between adjacent vertebrae in a controlled manner that is efficient and easy to use. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a handle, a rotary scraper, a barrel, a drive shaft, an outer sleeve and a retaining clip. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282014 | METHOD FOR PLANNING POSITIONING OF A BALL JOINT PROSTHESIS - The present invention relates to a method for planning the positioning of a ball joint prosthesis, in particular a hip joint prosthesis, wherein the prosthesis includes a stem and a cup and the method comprises the following steps: determining the geometric shape of the joint socket, particular the acetabulum, and the geometric shape of the cup which is to be placed; defining target areas where the cup has to abut the bony structure of the joint socket, in particular the acetabulum, in order for the cup to be sufficiently fixed; determining actual areas of the cup which will abut the bony structure of the joint socket, in particular the acetabulum, when the cup is placed; defining a requirement for the position and/or orientation of the cup on the basis of the position and/or size of the target areas and/or actual areas. The present invention also relates to a method for optimising the positioning of a ball joint prosthesis, in particular a hip joint prosthesis, wherein the prosthesis includes a stem and a cup and the method comprises the following steps: defining at least one requirement for the position and/or orientation of the cup; calculating an optimum position and/or orientation of the cup on the basis of all the defined requirements being fulfilled. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282015 | DRILL GUIDE FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT - A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. | 2013-10-24 |
20130282016 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR LIGAMENT REPAIR - Devices and methods are provided for positioning and forming bone tunnels. In one embodiment, a surgical drill guide apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a first guide member having a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough for aiming a first guide pin along a first path to form a first bone tunnel. The apparatus can also include a second guide member having a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough for aiming a second guide pin along a second path to form a second bone tunnel. The first and second guide members can extend at an angle relative to one another and they can be offset such that axes of the guide members do not intersect. | 2013-10-24 |