44th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 50 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110270144 | Method of Caregiver Assisting a Person in Need of Assisted Mobility and Belted Apparatus with Multiple Handles - A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility, the stabilizing belt comprising a pad, a belt to wrap around the pad and secure the pad to a wearer, and a pair of handles attached to the pad. The pad may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer, either the caregiver or the person in need of assisted mobility. A strap may be provided for added security and comfort. The belt may further comprise handle supports for reinforcement, a cover for durability, and a pocket for versatility. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270145 | Hand-Arm Stabilizer For Immobilizing A Person's Wrist While Allowing That Person To Hold And Operate A Hand Held Device - Apparatus and method of immobilizing a person's wrist comprising a first elongated member having a first end coupled to a butt end and a second end and a second elongated member having a first end slidably or pivotally coupled to the second end of the first member and a second end. A flat yieldable member is attached to the second end of the second member and a yieldable pad having an obverse side is attached to the flat yieldable member and a reverse side adapted to be placed against the back of a person's hand. First and second straps are attached to the yieldable pad for attaching the yieldable pad and flat yieldable member to a person's hand. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270146 | Orthotic - An orthotic for correcting a movement of a hip joint of a user includes a support frame, a cam, a leg fixer, a following element and a restoring element. The support frame is attached to the user. The cam is disposed to the support frame. The leg fixer is pivotally connected to the support frame. The following element is moveably mounted on the leg fixer and connected to the cam. The restoring element connected to the leg fixer provides a force of restoring the leg fixer when the leg fixer is moved. When the leg fixer is being moved, a predetermined relative movement between the cam and the following element is produced to correct a movement range of the hip joint. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270147 | Rolled Mat Heat Exchanger and Method of Manufacture - A method of manufacturing a bundled mat construction for an extracorporeal blood circuit heat exchanger includes attaching a leading edge of a first capillary tube mat segment to a first side of a mandrel. A leading edge of a second capillary tube mat segment is attached to a second side of the mandrel. The first side is diametrically opposite the second side. The mandrel is rolled relative to the mat segments to generate a bundled mat construction. Radial layers of the bundled mat construction are symmetrical relative to a central axis of the mandrel. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270148 | PERCUTANEOUS COLLATERAL BYPASS - A bypass provided by a bypass conduit disposed in a vessel which is collateral to an occluded vessel. The bypass conduit comprises a helical wire body having a plurality of connectors connecting adjacent turns of the helical body. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270149 | IMPLANTABLE ARTERIO-VENOUS SHUNT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - A long-term implantable arterio-venous shunt device or creation of a fistula is provided that can be used as a therapeutic method for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The shunt device is implanted between an artery and a vein, preferably between a peripheral artery and the inferior vena cava. The shunt device and method of creating a fistula increases cardiac output and decreases the systemic vascular resistance and allows a blood flow rate through the shunt device of at least 5 ml/min after the implantation. Based on the effects of the method and device to the respiratory, cardiac and circulatory system, the method and device are beneficial as a therapy to patients with problems or conditions related to these systems. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270150 | TAMPON APPLICATOR - A tampon applicator having an outer member adapted to house a tampon and receive an inner member. The outer member includes a fingergrip region having an indentation region that extends inwardly from the outer surface of the outer member. The indentation region has a depth dimension that is measured from the outer surface of the outer member to a lowest point of the indentation region. The indentation region comprises a first raised portion and a second raised portion, each of which having a height dimension that is measured from an individual raised portion's base to an individual raised portion's highest point, wherein the height dimension is less than the depth dimension. The first raised portion is a different size and a different shape as compared to the second raised portion. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270151 | IMAGE-GUIDED ENERGY DEPOSITION FOR TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY - Disclosed are compositions and methods for targeted drug delivery using image-guided energy deposition to help localize active compounds to particular sites within the body of an animal. Also provided are compounds and formulations thereof for use in the targeted administration of therapeutically, prophylactically, and/or diagnostically effective amounts of such agents to a population of cells or tissues of a mammal in need thereof. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270152 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF A NEUROTOXIN - A therapeutic agent delivery device and method for eluting a therapeutic agent to a target location are disclosed. The therapeutic agent delivery device may comprise a first conductive element, a second conductive element, and an electrochemical layer including a neurotoxin located between the first conductive element and the second conductive element. The first conductive element and the second conductive element are adapted to be connected to a voltage source. When the first conductive element and the second conductive element are connected to the voltage source, an electrochemical reaction occurs causing the neurotoxin to release from the electroactive layer and elute to a target location. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270153 | CELL STIMULATION USING QUANTUM DOTS - The present invention provides methods for stimulating cells using quantum dots. In addition, the present invention provides methods for treating a variety of clinical conditions using stimulation of quantum dots to induce cell stimulation and/or function. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270154 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PAIN DURING SKIN PUNCTURING PROCEDURES - A handheld instrument for minimizing pain during administration by injection of a liquid, such as, an anesthetic that has a main body, a vibration unit mounted in the main body when initiated to cause the main body to vibrate, and a detachable tip cantilever mounted on the main body to vibrate with it, the tip having a free end characterized by a bifurcation to form two spaced projections defining a space between them, whereby the spaced projections can be placed in proximity to, adjacent to and bracketing a preselected injection site on a human or animal and the tissue at said preselected injection site and vibrated while an injection is given. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270155 | DEVICE FOR RENDERING INJECTABLE DERMIS - Volume filling and/or augmentation are improved by harvesting live dermis from a donor and processing the dermis for re-injection into the donor. A variety of kits, tools, and methods are described for harvesting, processing, and using injectable dermis in volume filling procedures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270156 | HIGH SHEAR APPLICATION IN MEDICAL THERAPY - In this disclosure, a method is described wherein the method comprises mixing a therapeutic gas or a therapeutic liquid or a combination thereof and a liquid carrier in a high shear device to produce a dispersion; and administering the produced dispersion intravenously to a patient; wherein the produced dispersion contains nanobubbles of the therapeutic gas or droplets of the therapeutic liquid with a mean diameter of less than about 1.5 μm. In this disclosure, a system is also described wherein the system comprises a therapeutic gas source or a therapeutic liquid source or a combination thereof, a liquid carrier source; a high shear device (HSD) having an inlet, an outlet, at least one rotor, and at least one stator separated by a shear gap; and a pump configured to control the flow rate and residence time of a fluid passing through the high shear device. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270157 | Sensing and interactive drug delivery - An interactive drug delivery system includes a drug delivery module, an optical probe, a local controller, and an optional central controller. The drug delivery module is constructed and arranged to deliver selected amounts of a drug into a subject. The optical probe is constructed and arranged to detect in a selected tissue region of the subject a manifestation caused by the delivered drug. The local controller is constructed and arranged to receive data from or transmit data to the optical probe and the drug delivery module. The local controller is arranged to correlate optical data, received from the optical probe, to selected data and provide signals to the drug delivery module for adjusting the amounts of the drug to be delivered into the subject. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270158 | INTEGRATED DELIVERY DEVICE FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE SENSOR - Systems and methods for integrating a continuous glucose sensor, including a receiver, a medicament delivery device, and optionally a single point glucose monitor are provided. Manual integrations provide for a physical association between the devices wherein a user (for example, patient or doctor) manually selects the amount, type, and/or time of delivery. Semi-automated integration of the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components aids the user (for example, patient or doctor) in selecting, inputting, calculating, or validating the amount, type, or time of medicament delivery of glucose values, for example, by transmitting data to another component and thereby reducing the amount of user input required. Automated integration between the devices includes integrations wherein an operable connection between the integrated components provides for full control of the system without required user interaction. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270159 | Communications System for an Implantable Medical Device and a Delivery Device - A method for monitoring drug dose, intake and effectiveness includes a drug delivery device in data communications with at least one implantable medical device. The method is preferably implemented in a web-enabled environment in which a remote data center communicates with the implantable devices (IMDs) in a patient via a programmer or the pill dispenser. The method may include facilitating access by a physician, clinician, or other user of the remote data center to review and monitor the IMDs or the drug delivery regime remotely. The method further provides a dynamic drug management system, compatible with a web-enabled interactive data communication environment that accurately monitors dose and specific drug effectiveness in a patient to enhance patient care. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270160 | Medicine Dispensing Device - Some embodiments of a wearable, disposable medicine dispensing device may include a piston rod that is advanced to dispense medicine from the device. A rotational motor may be coupled to a drive mechanism so as to carry out a certain number of revolutions and thereby displace the piston rod by a desired distance. Such a device can be used in a method of dispensing liquid medicine. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270161 | Injection Device - An injection device ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270162 | PISTON-TYPE BREAST PUMP - A piston-type breast pump includes a piston-type pumping device, a DC motor, a gear reducer, and a control circuit board arranged in a housing. A gears rocking block ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270163 | BREAST PUMP AND METHOD OF USE - A breast pump convertible between a single breast pump mode and a double breast pump mode. The breast pump includes a pump and a conduit assembly coupled to the pump and at least one breast shield. The breast pump is operable to convert between the single breast pump mode and the double breast pump mode while maintaining substantially the same vacuum level applied to one of the breasts. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270164 | Nursing extension device - The invention is a device for allowing breast-feeding of infants to occur from a short distance away without the steps involved in pumping and bottle-feeding mother's milk. An example of such use is while mother and infant are riding in a car remaining safely buckled into a car seat and seat belt, respectively. The one- or three-piece device connects mother to infant via flexible tubing with an open-centered, adhesive breast shield to collect milk at one end and an artificial nipple for suckling at the other end. The invention can be easily cleaned and sterilized for multiple uses. The device can be a simple, single unit or three simple easily detachable pieces to allow for even easier production and cleaning. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270165 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND USE OF A PALATAL PATCH - Devices and methods for a palatal patch include a tablet or strip having a bioadhesive component and an active component. The bioadhesive component allows for the palatal patch to be attached to an upper palate, and for the active component to be released into the oral cavity and/or GI tract. Compositions for the active component include compositions for treatment of halitosis, anti-acids, vitamins, anti-smoking agents, and others. A composition for treatment of halitosis includes at least one of Echinacea, Lavender, Mastic Gum and Sage. A device for delivery of the palatal patch to the upper palate includes a housing and a piston, the piston having a holder for the palatal patch, and wherein the piston may be configured to move distally so as to delivery the palatal patch to the upper palate. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270166 | ORAL MOUTHPIECE AND METHOD FOR THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to an oral device, or mouthpiece, for delivering a fluid to the mouth or oropharynx of a user. In one embodiment, the oral device includes an intraoral portion, an extraoral portion, and an auxiliary support device that serves to stabilize the oral device. In various embodiments, the auxiliary support device may be configured with ear loops, a support band, a support frame and/or a support member. The intraoral portion generally includes at least one outlet port through which the fluid is delivered to the oral cavity or oropharynx. A method of dispensing a fluid using the oral device is also provided. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270167 | Injector having a displaceable stopper part - A disposable injector ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270168 | RELEASING DEVICE FOR ADMINISTERING A BIO-ACTIVE AGENT - A releasing device for administering a bio-active agent to a human, animal, or plant is described herein. The device comprises a core of a solid organic matrix, in which a bio-active agent is contained. A metallic layer surrounds the core to form an outer shell, and at least one aperture is present in the metallic layer for controlled release of the bio-active agent to the patient. Optionally, a third, polymeric, ceramic or organo-ceramic layer is provided, and may be loaded by bioactive agent as well. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270169 | Steerable Stylet with Guidewire Tip - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a steerable elongated medical device includes an outer tube extending between an outer tube proximal segment and an outer tube distal segment, and having an outer tube wall forming an outer tube lumen and an elongated outer tube slot through the outer tube wall to the outer tube lumen. The elongated outer tube slot has a first portion and a second portion and is formed between an outer tube slot proximal end and an outer tube slot distal end and extends axially along the outer tube distal segment through an outer tube slot length to define a cutaway portion of the outer tube. A reinforcing sleeve is positioned within the outer tube lumen and extends between a reinforcing sleeve proximal end and a reinforcing sleeve distal end. The reinforcing sleeve forms a reinforcing sleeve slot portion aligned with and extending along the first portion of the outer tube slot and includes a reinforcing sleeve overlap portion extending over the second portion of the outer tube slot. A handle is coupled to the outer tube proximal end, and a pull wire is positioned within the outer tube lumen and extends between a pull wire proximal end coupled to the handle and a pull wire distal end comprising a guidewire tip. The pull wire extends through the reinforcing sleeve lumen, the outer tube lumen, and a distal pull wire stop, and the guidewire tip extending distally from the distal pull wire stop and the pull wire proximal end is adapted to be manipulated to separate the pull wire proximal end from the outer tube proximal end to induce a bend in the cutaway portion. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270170 | Steerable Medical Device Having Means For Imparting Multiple Curves in the Device - A steerable elongated medical device that is capable of forming as “s” shaped bend. The devices include an outer tube extending between an outer tube proximal segment and an outer tube distal segment, having an outer tube wall forming an outer tube lumen and first and second elongated outer tube slots through the outer tube wall to the outer tube lumen. The first elongated outer tube slot has a first portion and a second portion and formed between a first outer tube slot proximal end and a first outer tube slot distal end and extending axially along the outer tube distal segment through a first outer tube slot length to define a first cutaway portion of the outer tube. The second elongated outer tube slot has a first portion and a second portion and formed between a second outer tube slot proximal end and a second outer tube slot distal end and extending axially along the outer tube distal segment through a second outer tube slot length to define a second cutaway portion of the outer tube and offset about 180 degrees from the first elongated outer tube slot. Each of the first and second outer tube slots have reinforcing sleeves, each of the reinforcing sleeves having reinforcing sleeve slot portions and reinforcing sleeve overlap portions. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270171 | Steerable Medical Device Having Means For Imparting Multiple Curves in the Device - A steerable elongated medical device that is capable of forming as “s” shaped bend and having a guidewire tip at its distal end. The devices include an outer tube extending between an outer tube proximal segment and an outer tube distal segment, having an outer tube wall forming an outer tube lumen and first and second elongated outer tube slots through the outer tube wall to the outer tube lumen. The first elongated outer tube slot has a first portion and a second portion and formed between a first outer tube slot proximal end and a first outer tube slot distal end and extending axially along the outer tube distal segment through a first outer tube slot length to define a first cutaway portion of the outer tube. The second elongated outer tube slot has a first portion and a second portion and formed between a second outer tube slot proximal end and a second outer tube slot distal end and extending axially along the outer tube distal segment through a second outer tube slot length to define a second cutaway portion of the outer tube and offset about 180 degrees from the first elongated outer tube slot. Each of the first and second outer tube slots have reinforcing sleeves, each of the reinforcing sleeves having reinforcing sleeve slot portions and reinforcing sleeve overlap portions. The medical devices further include a handle coupled to the outer tube proximal end, and a pull wire positioned within the outer tube lumen and extending between a pull wire proximal end coupled to the handle and a pull wire distal end comprising a guidewire tip, the pull wire extending through the first and second reinforcing sleeve lumens, the outer tube lumen, and a distal pull wire stop, and the guidewire tip extending distally from the distal pull wire stop, wherein the pull wire proximal end is adapted to be manipulated to separate the pull wire proximal end from the outer tube proximal end to induce a bend in each of the first and second cutaway portions. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270172 | STEERING MECHANISM FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL CATHETER - A bi-directional catheter with nearly double the throw in its catheter tip deflection defines a puller wire travel path having a U-turn a pulley which minimizes the offset angle between the puller wire and the longitudinal axis of the control handle while maximizing the travel distance of that puller wire for any given distance traveled by the pulley drawing the puller wire. In particular, the control handle of the catheter which includes a steering assembly having a lever arm carrying a pair of pulleys for drawing corresponding puller wires to deflect the tip section of the catheter. The pulleys are rotatably mounted on opposing portions of the lever arm such that one pulley is moved distally as the other pulley is moved proximally when the lever arm is rotated. Because each puller wire is trained on a respective pulley, rotation of the lever arm causes the pulley that is moved proximally to draw its puller wire to deflect the tip section in the direction of the off-axis lumen in which that puller wire extends. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270173 | ARTICULATED CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for manipulating an elongated flexible shaft of a catheter provide ease and reliability of positioning electrodes against or near tissue. Dual-bend flexible distal tips may be used in combination with flat wires. In some embodiments, flat wires which are free to rotate upon initial bending of shaft segments are employed. In some embodiments, one or more transition segments are used to relocate the satellite lumen-to-main lumen transition of pull wires away from a change in shaft stiffness. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270174 | REPERFUSION BALLOON INFLATION DEVICE - An ischemic postconditioning system and related method comprising a catheter including a plurality of lumens and at least one expandable member with at least one chamber including a moveable plunger and a return mechanism operatively engaged with the plunger. The moveable plunger divides the at least one chamber into first and second volumes. A first pressure source is provided having a first fluid at a first pressure and is disposed in fluid communication with the first volume of the chamber. Further, a second pressure source is provided having a second fluid at a second pressure and is disposed in fluid communication with the second volume of the chamber. Similarly, the at least one expandable member is disposed in fluid communication with the second volume of the chamber. The first fluid supplied by the first pressure source displaces the plunger in a first direction delivering at least a portion of the second fluid into the at least one expandable member. Also, the return mechanism displaces the plunger in a second direction delivering the second fluid from the second pressure source to the second volume of the chamber. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270175 | CATHETER SYSTEM HAVING A FLUID CIRCUIT - A catheter having a fluid circuit to control and modulate flow of inflation fluid to and from a balloon. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270176 | CATHETER HAVING INFLATION AND DEFLATION LUMEN USEFUL FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING REPERFUSION INJURY - A system including a catheter and an expandable member. The catheter includes an independent inflation lumen and an separate independent deflation lumen capable of sequential inflation and deflation of an expandable member in rapid succession, such as less than five seconds. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270177 | Device for Treating Hardened Lesions - A balloon catheter is provided that may be used to dilate hardened regions of a stenosis on a vessel wall. The balloon catheter is provided with cutting elements that extend along a surface of a balloon. At least one bioactive is present, either on the cutting element, within the interior of the balloon, within the material of the balloon or on an outside surface of the balloon. The bioactive is delivered to the vessel wall upon dilation of the balloon. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING BLOOD FLOW THROUGH AN OBSTRUCTED BLOOD VESSEL - A method of increasing blood flow through an obstructed blood vessel includes providing an expandable member substantially made of a mesh having a plurality of interstices. The expandable member is inserted into the blood vessel, positioned within the blood vessel with the proximal member end upstream of the distal member end and the member body located radially adjacent at least a portion of an obstruction, and expanded to bring at least a portion of the member body into contact with the obstruction. An outward radial force is exerted on the obstruction to dislodge at least one fragment from the obstruction and to enhance blood flow through the blood vessel past the obstruction. The at least one fragment is passed through at least one interstice of the member body in the radial direction, and is selectively retained within the expandable member. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270179 | SINGLE USE MEDICAL DEVICES - A single use medical device can include a single use medical device module configured for use within a body of a subject receiving a medical procedure. It can also include an electronic component having a one-time programmable (“OTP”) component that is configured to render the single use medical device module unusable after being used in the medical procedure in the subject. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270180 | Heat exchanger for high flow rate infusion - A heat exchanger has a laminar fluid flow path receivable between the heating plates of a high flow rate infusion unit to which heat is conducted by contact with the heating plates. A bubble trap and a valve are integrated with the heat exchanger. The bubble trap collects air from the infusate exiting the laminar flow path, and includes an air vent in contact with the infusate that vents the air from the bubble trap. The valve shuts off the flow of infusate if air is detected in the bubble trap. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270181 | Multi-Port Delivery System - A device for delivering material to multiple surgical target locations includes a pressure reservoir selectably coupled to two or more outlets. Coupling the pressure reservoir to a given one of the outlets and pressurizing the pressure reservoir causes flowable material (e.g., bone filler material) to be dispensed from that outlet. A diverter for selectably coupling the pressure reservoir one of the outlets can be configured to trigger a pressure release valve for the pressure reservoir upon switching, thereby preventing unexpected or uncontrolled material delivery from the new outlet in response to sudden high pressure exposure. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270182 | Method and Apparatus for Prevention of Catheter Air Intake - A system for preventing air from entering a first catheter of a multi-catheter system. Air is prevented from entering the proximal end of the first catheter by an axially elongate chamber having an impeller, the chamber being affixed to the proximal end of the first catheter. The air is removed through a port near the centerline of the chamber. Liquid removed with the air is returned to the chamber to minimize liquid loss during the procedure. A second catheter inserted through the chamber and into the first catheter is unable to entrain gas into the first catheter because any gas that enters the chamber is routed to the centerline of the chamber where it is removed. Inflow of fluid from an external pump scrubs the second catheter shaft of air bubbles attached by surface tension. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270183 | Syringe and Catheter Set Comprising Same - A syringe comprising a clear syringe barrel, a clear hollow plunge which can be pushed and pulled within the syringe barrel and is open at both ends, a gasket having a throughhole for providing communication between the inside of the plunger and the inside of the syringe barrel and provide a fluid tight seal with the syringe barrel, and a return-flow prevention mechanism which allows the fluid flowing into the plunger to flow in an outward direction from the inside of the plunger. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270184 | Pressure/Vacuum Actuated Catheter Drug Delivery Probe - A delivery probe for delivering a therapeutic agent to tissue is described including at least one delivery capsule for accommodating the agent, at least one delivery device in fluid communication with the capsule, an actuation mechanism for moving the capsule between an activated position and an inactivated position by providing at least one of a fluid and a vacuum, and a delivery mechanism for forcing the agent out of the capsule. A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to tissue is also described including providing a catheter with a delivery probe at a distal end, positioning the delivery probe next to the tissue, supplying fluid to an actuation chamber to position the probe into an activated position, supplying fluid to a delivery chamber to force the agent out of the probe, and establishing a vacuum in the actuation chamber to position the probe into an inactivated position. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270186 | SELF-CONTAINED PRESSURIZED INJECTION DEVICE - An apparatus includes a medicament container and an actuator assembly coupled to a proximal end portion of the medicament container. A distal end portion of the medicament container is configured to be coupled to a needle. A piston is movably disposed within the medicament container such that the medicament container is divided into a first internal portion and a second internal portion, the first internal portion containing a medicament. The actuator assembly has a pressurized fluid container, a regulator and a bias member. The pressurized fluid container is configured to move relative to the medicament container between a first position and a second position. The regulator is configured to fluidically couple the pressurized fluid container and the second internal portion of the medicament container when the pressurized fluid container is in the second position. The bias member is configured to bias the pressurized fluid container in the first position. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270187 | BODY PORTAL ANCHORS AND SYSTEMS - Anchors for securing a therapy device such as a therapy catheter relative to a burr hole, and systems and methods for using the same. Anchors in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include a connector for securing the therapy catheter to a delivery catheter, wherein the connector is independently and removably attachable to the anchor. The connector may secure the therapy catheter relative to the burr hole and isolate forces that may otherwise tend to disrupt the placement of the therapy catheter. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270188 | FILL-STATUS SENSORS FOR DRUG PUMP DEVICES - The filling status of a drug reservoir in a drug pump devices may be determined with mechanical and/or magnetic position sensor associated with a reservoir boundary. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270191 | Fast-acting or rotating transseptal needle - A transseptal medical device ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270192 | ACCESS DEVICE - An access device places a medical article within a body space of a patient. The device has a needle that includes an elongated body and a needle hub. The device further includes a dilator disposed on and slideable along the elongated body of the needle and a medical article. The medical article is disposed on and slideable along the dilator. A track extends in a proximal direction from the dilator. The needle hub slides along at least a portion of the track between a first position and a second position. The device further includes a locking mechanism operably disposed between the track and the needle hub so as to inhibit further axial movement of the needle in the proximal direction when the needle hub is in the second position. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270193 | TWO-MODE BLADELESS TROCAR ASSEMBLY - An obturator assembly for penetrating tissue and being at least partially positionable within a cannula assembly includes an obturator housing, an obturator shaft connected to the obturator housing and defining a longitudinal axis, a bladeless penetrating member adjacent the distal end of the obturator shaft and an obturator shield mounted about the obturator shaft and having a distal shield nose. The obturator shield is adapted for longitudinal movement between an extended position where the bladeless penetration member is substantially enclosed within the shield nose and a retracted position where the bladeless penetrating member is at least partially exposed from the shield nose. A manually manipulative member is mounted to the obturator housing and is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis and relative to the obturator housing between an initial position corresponding to a first mode of operation where the obturator shield is secured in the extended position and the shield nose is used to penetrate tissue, and a release position corresponding to a second mode of operation operatively releasing the obturator shield to permit the obturator shield to move to the retracted position thereof to expose the bladeless penetrating member for further dissecting the tissue. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270194 | Laparoscopic instruments and trocar systems and related surgical method - Laparoscopic instruments and trocars are provided for performing laparoscopic procedures entirely through the umbilicus. A generally C-shaped trocar provides increased work space between the hands of the surgeon as well as S-shaped laparoscopic instruments placed through the trocar when laparoscopic instrument—trocar units are placed through the umbilicus. In order to facilitate retraction of intra-abdominal structures during a laparoscopic procedure, an angulated needle and thread with either one-or two sharp ends is provided. Alternatively, an inflatable unit having at least one generally C-shaped trocar incorporated within the unit's walls can be placed through the umbilicus following a single incision. Generally S-shaped laparoscopic instruments may be placed through the generally C-shaped trocars to facilitate access to intra-abdominal structures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270195 | Laparoscopic instruments and trocar systems and related surgical method - Laparoscopic instruments and trocars are provided for performing laparoscopic procedures entirely through the umbilicus. A generally C-shaped trocar provides increased work space between the hands of the surgeon as well as S-shaped laparoscopic instruments placed through the trocar when laparoscopic instrument—trocar units are placed through the umbilicus. In order to facilitate retraction of intra-abdominal structures during a laparoscopic procedure, an angulated needle and thread with either one-or two sharp ends is provided. Alternatively, an inflatable unit having at least one generally C-shaped trocar incorporated within the unit's walls can be placed through the umbilicus following a single incision. Generally S-shaped laparoscopic instruments may be placed through the generally C-shaped trocars to facilitate access to intra-abdominal structures. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270196 | HEMOSTATIC VALVE AND SPLITTABLE INTRODUCER - In at least one embodiment, a hemostatic valve for use with a splittable introducer ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270197 | Ejection Device - Device for ejecting a liquid or pasty product, comprising a body ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270198 | NEEDLE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY - The application relates to a needle protection assembly ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270199 | CORKSCREW INJECTION NEEDLE - An injection device including a syringe connectable to a corkscrew injection needle via an adapter is disclosed. The corkscrew needle includes a proximal end and a distal end and a bore formed through the proximal and distal ends, the corkscrew needle terminating with a sharpened tip at the distal end. The syringe includes a barrel and a chamber formed therein for containing an injectable substance. The barrel includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an outlet at the distal end in fluid communication with the chamber. The distal end of the syringe connects to the proximal end of the adapter. The adapter bore provides fluid communication between the syringe and the corkscrew needle. The proximal end of the corkscrew needle is rotatably coupled to distal end of the adapter which allows rotation of the corkscrew needle without rotating the syringe. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270200 | System And Method For Applying A Reflectance Modifying Agent To Improve The Visual Attractiveness Of Human Skin - A computer-controlled system determines attributes of a frexel, an area of human skin, and applies a modifying agent (RMA) at the pixel level, typically to make the skin appear more youthful and so more attractive. The system scans the frexel, identifies unattractive attributes, and applies the RMA, typically with an inkjet printer. The identified attributes relate to reflectance and may refer to features such as irregular-looking light and dark spots, age-spots, scars, and bruises. Identified attributes may also relate to the surface topology of the skin, for more precisely enhancing surface irregularities such as bumps and wrinkles. Feature mapping may be used, for example to make cheeks appear pinker and cheekbones more prominent. The RMA can be applied in agreement with identified patterns, such as adding red to a red frexel, or in opposition, such as adding green or blue to a red frexel, according to idealized models of attractiveness. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270201 | EXTERNALY-APPLIED PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tissue closure treatment system and method are provided with an external patient interface. A first fluid transfer component FTC. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270202 | GROWTH STIMULATING WOUND DRESSING WITH IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACES - A wound contact device comprising a permeable material and a wound contact layer having voids extending through the contact layer to a depth in the permeable material. The wound contact layer can comprise a thin sheet or film forming a generally flat and smooth wound contact surface having essentially no discontinuities or gaps. The wound contact layer can comprise a thin sheet of highly calendered fabric forming a wound contact surface having a mean surface roughness in the range of about 0 microns to about 200 microns. In progressive wound healing, an embodiment of the wound contact device having the fabric contact surface is used in earlier healing stages and an embodiment of the wound contact device with film contact surface is used in later healing stages. The wound contact device is particularly useful in wound dressings for use in suction-assisted wound therapy. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270203 | External voiding apparatus and system - An external voiding apparatus includes a triangular cup, an outlet at a vertex of the cup, a throat extending outwardly from the outlet of the cup, a check valve assembly, and a valve seat. The cup has an open top and gradually sloping walls that converge at the outlet adjacent a lower vertex of the cup. The valve assembly is disposed between the throat and the valve seat. A tube and a fluid coupling assembly connect (i.e., fluidly couple) the valve seat to the tube. The check valve may comprise a valve body with an aperture covered downstream by an easily deflectable membrane, or a duckbill valve. The fluid coupling assembly includes a funnel coupling from the reservoir to a tube. A fluid collection container (e.g. a Foley bag) may be fluidly coupled to the tube. The cup may include a phosphorescent polymer to provide a glow in the dark effect, a handle attached to the cup and a removable cover. A wide compressible resilient gasket is provided on the top edge of the cup, which may be anatomically contoured. A support member suitable for holding the aforesaid apparatus in convenient reach of the user and/or associated care givers completes the system of the invention. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270204 | WATER-ABSORBENT SHEET COMPOSITION - A water-absorbent sheet composition containing a structure in which an absorbent layer containing a water-absorbent resin and an adhesive is sandwiched with two or more sheets of hydrophilic nonwoven fabrics, wherein the water-absorbent sheet composition has a structure in which the absorbent layer is separated in divided parts of a primary absorbent layer and a secondary absorbent layer with a water-permeable substrate having a water permeability index of from 20 to 90, and wherein the water-absorbent resin is contained in the absorbent layer in an amount of from 100 to 1000 g/m | 2011-11-03 |
20110270205 | ABSORBENT MEDICAL BODY, IN PARTICULAR FOR REMOVING WOUND FLUIDS FROM HUMAN AND/OR ANIMAL BODY CAVITIES, AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - An absorbent medical body for removing wound fluids from human and/or animal body cavities includes a material which holds the absorbent body together in a compressed form and can be removed upon contact with a biocompatible liquid. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270206 | Absorptive foam gel lock wound dressing - The present invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a hydrophilic foam layer; a hydrocolloid layer wherein said hydrocolloid layer is contoured with one or more pockets; and a film backing layer. Said pockets increase the absorptive capacity of the said dressing. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270207 | RHAMNOLIPID-BASED FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to rhamnolipid-based formulations to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and act as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent for living and working environments. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of rhamnolipids to create a bio-film when applied to a surface, which prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus. This technique is especially useful to create clean surface areas for medical procedures, chemical testing, during food preparation, as well as for daycare centers and hospitals. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270208 | 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. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270209 | METHOD OF USING A DISPOSABLE SANITARY ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED DISPOSAL SHEET - A method of using a disposing of a sanitary article assembly including a sanitary article and an integrated disposal sheet, the sanitary article assembly being structured and arranged to enable a user to manually separate the integrated disposal sheet from the article after the article has been soiled, roll the article from one end of the article to the opposite end of the article, and then enclose the article within the integrated disposal sheet by wrapping the integrated disposal sheet around the rolled article. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270210 | DISPOSABLE SANITARY ABSORBENT ARTICLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED DISPOSAL SHEET - A sanitary article assembly including a sanitary article and an integrated disposal sheet, the sanitary article assembly being structured and arranged to enable a user to manually separate the integrated disposal sheet from the article after the article has been soiled, roll the article from one end of the article to the opposite end of the article, and then enclose the article within the integrated disposal sheet by wrapping the integrated disposal sheet around the rolled article. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270211 | Two-Piece Wearable Absorbent Articles - A two-piece wearable absorbent article including a chassis and a disposable absorbent insert is disclosed. The chassis may be asymmetric across a lateral axis, with front and rear regions, and have a pair of elasticized leg band portions, an insert fastener component, and a chassis indicium disposed thereon. The insert may be asymmetric across a lateral axis and have forward and rearward regions and have a pair of elasticized standing cuffs, a fastener component, and an insert indicium disposed thereon. The chassis and the insert may be adapted to function optimally with the respective front and forward regions proximate the torso front region of the wearer. The respective fastener components may be adapted to effect fastening of the insert to the chassis, and the respective indicia may be adapted to provide information to the user concerning correct front-rear orientation. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270212 | PHARMACOKINETIC CONTROL FOR OPTIMIZED INTERFERON DELIVERY - Methods and devices for treating patients having chronic hepatitis C infection so as to eradicate detectable HCV-RNA and/or inhibit the emergence of a drug resistant HCV variant are disclosed. Certain methods of the invention involve the use of a continuous infusion pump in a multiphasic combination therapy using a therapeutically effective amount of a small molecule inhibitor such as ribavirin and a therapeutically effective amount of interferon-α. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270213 | TUBE BRACKET FOR FLUID APPARATUS - A bracket is provided. In an embodiment, the bracket comprises a first seat and a second seat. The first seat is sized to retain a first fluid implement. The second seat is sized to retain a second fluid implement from the bracket. The second seat includes a top opening, a side opening and a front concave portion. The second seat is configured to prevent inadvertent removal of the second fluid implement from the bracket. A fluid delivery apparatus including the bracket, as well as a method for delivering fluid, such as medical fluids including nutritional fluids, and industrial fluids through the delivery apparatus is also provided. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270214 | ELECTRONICALLY ASSISTED DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to electronically assisted drug delivery devices ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270215 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING NOR-ADRENALINE AND A NET INHIBITOR FOR ADMINISTERING TO A BRAIN-DEAD, HEART-BEATING POTENTIAL ORGAN DONOR - A composition, an infusion solution, a method for treatment, and a kit for intravascular administration for treatment of a brain-dead, heart-beating, respirated, potential organ donor. The composition has a non-adrenaline and NET inhibitor for noradrenaline. The NET inhibitor may be cocaine or an analogue thereof or a tricyclic antidepressant. The composition may in addition include adrenaline, hydrocortisone, thyroxin, insulin, triiodotyronine, dopamine, a vasopressor agent, such as desmopressin, and methylprednisolone. The ratio between the NET inhibitor and nor-adrenaline is about 1:1. The composition may be dissolved in pure water, Ringer's acetate solution or physiological sodium chloride solution. The composition is infused in such an amount as to maintain a mean arterial pressure of about 60 mmHg. The composition may be infused by a pump at a rate of about 1.7 ml/hour decreasing dose-dependent to about 0.4 ml/hour after 24 hours. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270216 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPENSATING FOR INJECTION MEDIA VISCOSITY IN A PRESSURIZED DRUG INJECTION SYSTEM - A needleless injection system is provided to deliver therapeutic fluids to an internal treatment site in a patient, where the system is pressurized and is capable of compensating for differences in injection media viscosity and mechanical system characteristics. In one aspect, a needleless therapeutic fluid injection system is provided that includes modular, interchangeable components. In particular, the system includes a console that generally includes the electronic and/or hydraulic control components for the system, an injection chamber, and a shaft or catheter tube. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270217 | Skin Retention Device for a Medical Jet Injection Kit - A skin retention device | 2011-11-03 |
20110270218 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug delivery device having a housing containing a gas generator controlled by an electronic controller. The gas generator generates gas into a reciprocable chamber, whereby reciprocation of the chamber causes a lever to reciprocate a pawl, and this action causes a ratchet to The device may also be provided with manually control for delivering a bolus dose of drug when necessary. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270219 | ADMINISTRATION DEVICE HAVING A BUTTON WITH TOUCH SENSOR - Administration devices for supplying an injectable or infusible product into an organism include a reservoir for storing the product, a supply device for supplying the product from the reservoir into the organism, a controller to control operation of the administration device, a button communicatively coupled to the controller to initiate at least one action of the administration device and a touch sensor that generates an activation signal, wherein the touch sensor is incorporated into the button or is disposed in the vicinity of the button and is communicatively coupled to the button and/or the controller. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270220 | LINEARLY ACTUATED DISPENSER AND THERAPEUTIC PACKAGE SUITABLE FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE AND RELATED METHOD - A device for administering a therapeutic substance includes a sealed package and an administration assembly. The sealed package includes a collapsible compartment containing the substance. The administration assembly includes a dispenser that is in fluid communication with the substance. At least one compression member is movable by linear actuation to progressively collapse the collapsible compartment and urge the therapeutic substance through the dispenser. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270221 | Nanopatterned Medical Device with Enhanced Cellular Interaction - Disclosed are nanotopography-based methods and devices for interacting with a component of the dermal connective tissue. Devices include structures fabricated on a surface to form a nanotopography. A random or non-random pattern of structures may be fabricated such as a complex pattern including structures of differing sizes and/or shapes. Microneedles may be beneficially utilized for delivery of an agent to a cell or tissue. Devices may be utilized to directly or indirectly alter cell behavior through the interaction of a fabricated nanotopography with the plasma membrane of a cell and/or with an extracellular matrix component. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270222 | Injection Pen For Intradermal Medication Injection - A pen body assembly ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270223 | Reconstituting Infusion Device - A system and method for a patch-like, self-contained multi-component substance infusion device which provides one or more substantially hidden patient needles which can be placed in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir assembly that includes a rigid bladder portion used in conjunction with a non-distensible bladder film, such as a metallized film. The device can be attached to a skin surface via an adhesive contact and a pressurization system provides a pressure to the contents of a fluid reservoir assembly. Improvements to dry powdered formulations for reconstitution for preferred use in the device are also disclosed. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270224 | CATHETER SYSTEM PROVIDING STEP REDUCTION FOR POSTCONDITIONING - A pre-assembled kit for administering ischemic postconditioning comprising a catheter and a handle having a fluid circuit to control and modulate flow of inflation fluid to and from a balloon wherein the catheter is free from additional assembly and preparation procedures such that it is ready-to-use within a variety of vessel sizes. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270225 | METHOD FOR INCREASED UPTAKE OF BENEFICIAL AGENT AND EJECTION FRACTION BY POSTCONDITIONING PROCEDURES - A method for improving tissue uptake of beneficial agent and ejection fraction. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270226 | BALLOON CATHETER DEVICES WITH SHEATH COVERING - Catheter devices having an expandable balloon for delivering a therapeutic agent to a body site. In one aspect, one or more sheaths are disposed around the balloon with the therapeutic agent being disposed within the sheath, being disposed over the sheath, being contained in the space between the sheath and the balloon, or being otherwise associated with the sheath. In another aspect, the balloon includes a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) for drug delivery. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ENTERAL DISPENSATION OF LIQUID MEDICATIONS - An enteral dispenser and associated method of use is provided for enterally dispensing liquid medications. The enteral dispenser includes a barrel having a number of dosing gradations arranged upon its outer surface. The barrel receives a liquid medication that has been selected from a predefined group of liquid medications having a range of colors. A plunger is moveably disposed within the barrel, and a piston is coupled to a distal end of the plunger. The piston has a peripheral portion for selective alignment with respect to a desired one of the dosing gradations and is a color that is optically differentiable from each of the colors represented within the range of colors of the predefined group of liquid medications, such that an user may differentiate between the color of the a peripheral portion of the piston and the color of any selected liquid medication. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270228 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING A VARIABLE STIFFNESS MULTILAYER CATHETER TUBING - A catheter body having a variable stiffness along its longitudinal length and a method for manufacturing same is disclosed wherein an inner layer having an uninterrupted length serves as a backbone for segments of coextrusion of, e.g., Pebax or nylon and a tie layer which are then bonded to the backbone to create a multi-stiffness catheter body. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270229 | CATHETER - A catheter ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270230 | CATHETER CONNECTORS AND SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Catheter connectors, systems, and methods of use in which a catheter is attached to a connector such that the catheter is retained on the connector by inward radial compression between an outer surface of a hollow pin located within the catheter and a collet fitted over the portion of the catheter containing the pin. The collet may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position by axial displacement of the collet along a longitudinal axis of the connector. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270231 | CLAMPING CATHETER CONNECTORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Catheter connectors, systems, and methods in which one or more catheters are attached to a connector. In the illustrated embodiment, the catheter is retained relative to the connector by inward radial compression between an outer surface of a hollow connector pin inserted into the catheter, and a clamping arm that pivots relative to the connector pin and pushes against an outer surface of the catheter. One or more sleeves may slide over the clamping arm to bias the clamping arm radially inwardly. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270233 | Implantable Infusion Device With Multiple Controllable Fluid Outlets - An implantable infusion system includes at least two controllable fluid transfer devices that may be used to transfer different fluid flows to the same or different body sites. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270234 | ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A series of integrally formed segments | 2011-11-03 |
20110270235 | CRIMP AND RELEASE OF SUTURE HOLDING BUTTRESS MATERIAL - A mechanism is provided for crimping and releasing a suture securing a strip of buttress material to an end effector. The mechanism includes a retention member movably mounted within the end effector. The retention member is movable from a first position crimping the suture to the end effector to a second position releasing the suture from the end effector. The mechanism additionally includes a follower member, engageable with the retention member, and movable in response to actuation of a surgical instrument to move the retention member between the first and second positions. A lock mechanism is also provided to secure the retention member in the first position. The follower member operates to disengage the lock mechanism. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270236 | DEVICE FOR MAKING A BOREHOLE INTO A BONE - The invention relates to a device for penetratingly extending a blind hole into a hard tissue, particularly a jawbone. The device is characterized in that it comprises a tubular body ( | 2011-11-03 |
20110270237 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES - A medical method is provided, including a medical device having a distal assembly including at least one electrode and at least one treatment element, the medical device generating information regarding at least one of a physiological measurement and an operational parameter of the medical device; a plurality of surface electrodes affixable to a skin of the patient, wherein the surface electrodes are in electrical communication with the distal assembly to obtain position information of the medical device; and a processor pairing the position information and the at least one of a physiological measurement and an operational parameter of the medical device. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270238 | Compliant Cryoballoon Apparatus for Denervating Ostia of the Renal Arteries - A cryotherapy balloon catheter includes a compliant cryotherapy balloon comprising a distal balloon section dimensioned for placement within a renal artery and a proximal balloon section dimensioned to abut against an ostium of the renal artery and extend into at least a portion of the abdominal aorta. The compliant balloon has a diameter that varies non-uniformly along a length of the compliant balloon, such that a diameter at the proximal balloon section is larger than a diameter of the distal balloon section. The cryotherapy balloon catheter may be configured to deliver cryogenic therapy to at least the ostium of the renal artery sufficient to irreversibly terminate renal sympathetic nerve activity, such as by causing neurotmesis of renal nerve fibers and ganglia at the ostium of the renal artery. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270239 | TRANSSEPTAL CROSSING DEVICE - A medical device for crossing a tissue wall and methods of use thereof are provided. The device may include a flexible shaft defining a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending therebetween to apply a vacuum to at least a portion of the tissue wall; and a tissue penetration element movably positioned within the shaft. The device may further include one or more anchors, one or more expandable elements disposed thereon, an image capture device coupled to a portion thereof, an expandable array, and/or one or more electrically conductive segments. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270240 | System and Method of Deploying an Antenna Assembly - A method of deploying an antenna of an ablation device includes the step of placing an introducing member relative to tissue. The introducing member is disposed on a distal end of a handle member. The method also includes the steps of advancing an antenna distally through the handle member and at least partially through the introducer and rotating the handle member about the longitudinal axis thereof relative to the antenna. The method also includes the step of moving the handle member proximally along the longitudinal axis thereof to retract the introducer proximally relative to the antenna such that the antenna is at least partially deployed relative to the introducer to treat tissue. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270241 | VISUAL FEEDBACK IMPLEMENTS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY OUTPUT DEVICES - An electromagnetic energy output device in the form of laser handpiece and a trunk assembly is disclosed. The electromagnetic energy output device includes a digital camera and electromagnetic energy waveguides for emitting illumination or excitation light energy to enhance user viewability of a target surface and signal analysis and to receive electromagnetic energy such as return excitation light. An image acquisition fitting routes images acquired at or in a vicinity of the distal end of the electromagnetic energy output device. The image acquisition fitting can include an attachable or clip-on element or set of elements. In other implementations, the image acquisition fitting may be securable, in whole or in part, within an interior of the electromagnetic energy output device. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270242 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING ENHANCED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - Electrosurgical systems and methods are described herein in which the temperature of a fluid within a body or joint space is determined and/or monitored despite the energy generated during treatment by an ablation probe. One or more temperature sensors are positioned along the probe proximally of the electrode assembly and measure the temperature of an electrically conductive fluid without being overly influenced by the surgical effect occurring proximate the electrode assembly. A controller automatically suspends energy delivery for one or more periods of time while the temperature is monitored. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270243 | Subxiphoid Connective Lesion Ablation System and Method - Instrument and systems for applying ablative energy to epicardial tissue via a subxiphoid access surgical approach. The instrument has a head assembly sized and shaped for a subxiphoid surgical approach to a patient's heart and defines a contact face. The head assembly includes a paddle body, a first ablation electrode, and a second ablation electrode. The ablation electrodes are coupled to the paddle body in a spaced apart, spatially-fixed fashion. The ablation electrodes are exteriorly exposed at the contact face. A tubular member extends from the head assembly and maintains wiring connected to the ablation electrodes. The instrument is manipulable to locate the contact face on epicardial tissue of a patient's heart via a subxiphoid surgical approach, such as between the left and right pulmonary vein junctions of the posterior left atrium. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270244 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER WITH IMPROVED FLUID FLOW - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tip electrode with a thin shell and a plug to provide a plenum chamber. The tip electrode has an inlet of a predetermined size and noncircular shape, and outlets in the form of fluid ports formed in the thin shell wall. The plurality of the fluid ports is predetermined, as is their diameter. The tip electrode thus considers a diffusion ratio of total fluid output area to fluid input area, and a fluid port ratio. The tip electrode also considers a fluid inlet aspect ratio where the fluid inlet has a noncircular (for example, oval or elliptical) radial cross-section. The plenum chamber has a narrow proximal portion opening to a wider distal portion so that fluid pressure decreases while fluid velocity increases with the desired effect of increased turbulence which decreases momentum for a more uniform distribution of fluid in the tip electrode. Extending distally from the plug is a baffle member shaped to diffuse fluid entering the tip electrode and to house an electromagnetic position sensor. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270245 | Sealing Plate Having Depressions with Ceramic Insulation - An end effector assembly includes a pair of opposing jaw members. One or more of the jaw members includes a support base, an electrical jaw lead, a sealing plate, and a ceramic layer. The sealing plate is coupled to the electrical jaw lead and mounted to the support base. The sealing plate includes a tissue engaging surface, an opposing surface, and a series of depressions formed within the opposing surface and projecting from the tissue engaging surface. The ceramic layer is deposited atop each of the series of depressions. The combination of the depressions that project from the tissue engaging surface and their ceramic layers form a corresponding series of nonconductive stop members for controlling the separation distance between opposing jaw members when closed about tissue. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270246 | IRRIGATED ABLATION CATHETER WITH IMPROVED FLUID FLOW - An irrigated ablation catheter includes a tip electrode with a thin shell and a plug to provide a plenum chamber. The tip electrode has an inlet of a predetermined size and noncircular shape, and outlets in the form of fluid ports formed in the thin shell wall. The plurality of the fluid ports is predetermined, as is their diameter. The tip electrode thus considers a diffusion ratio of total fluid output area to fluid input area, and a fluid port ratio. The tip electrode also considers a fluid inlet aspect ratio where the fluid inlet has a noncircular (for example, oval or elliptical) radial cross-section. The plenum chamber has a narrow proximal portion opening to a wider distal portion so that fluid pressure decreases while fluid velocity increases with the desired effect of increased turbulence which decreases momentum for a more uniform distribution of fluid in the tip electrode. Extending distally from the plug is a baffle member shaped to diffuse fluid entering the tip electrode and to house an electromagnetic position sensor. | 2011-11-03 |
20110270247 | Method and Apparatus to Regulate a Tissue Temperature - A system and method are described for sensing the orientation of a catheter relative to a tissue and regulating the application of power to maintain the tissue at a pre-determined temperature. | 2011-11-03 |