47th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120296284 | METHOD OF CLEANING AND COVERING AN ACCESS SITE - A syringe assembly including: (1) a syringe barrel defining a chamber; (2) a plunger mounted in the chamber and moveable with respect to the barrel; and (3) a cap assembly containing a cap and an absorbent material is removably attached to the plunger. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296285 | Assembly of a Drug Delivery Device - An assembly of a drug delivery device comprises a body ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120296286 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE AND MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A piston rod is arranged in a body and provided with a helical element and an axial element. A guide element, which is arranged in the body and fixed relatively to the body, is coupled to the helical element to guide a helical movement of the piston rod and coupled to the axial element to guide an axial movement of the piston rod. The axial movement allows a priming of the device preceding the helical movement of the piston rod. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296287 | Drive Mechanism for a Drug Delivery Device - A lead screw ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120296288 | Disposable intravenous flow control device - A disposable intravenous flow control device ( | 2012-11-22 |
20120296289 | NEEDLE GUARD CLIP WITH HEEL - A needle guard clip assembly has a clip and a spring, the clip having a first wall with a needle passage therethrough, a generally parallel second wall, a strut connecting the two walls, and a heel extending from the first wall. The walls, strut, and heel are an integral piece. The spring is associated with and extends from the first wall. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296290 | MANUFACTURING METHOD A STRUCTURAL PART WITH A CANNULA, A CANNULA, A STRUCTURAL PART, AN INSERTION HEAD AND AN INSERTION DEVICE WITH THE CANNULA - A method for manufacturing a structural part with a cannula for the subcutaneous administration of an active substance is disclosed. A loose cannula is threaded on a piercing means to form a ready-to-use cannula piercing unit and subsequently, a cannula housing is injection-molded onto the cannula. Embodiments for the cannula as well as the structural part, an application part, an insertion head, and an insertion device which includes the cannula are also disclosed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296291 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING LIQUID IN THE FORM OF DROPS - A device for dispensing liquid including a liquid reservoir which can be deformed so as to dispense liquid by pressing on the reservoir,a liquid-dispensing end piece fitted on the reservoir, a channel for the passage of liquid, a channel for the passage of air from the outside to the inside of the reservoir, the channel for the passage of air being closed off by a member made of an air-permeable polymeric material, this material being non-porous, the member being called the air-permeable member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296293 | Bariatric absorbent diaper - A disposable, absorbent type-style diaper for bariatric incontinent users includes a non-woven top sheet, an absorbent core containing fluff and super absorbent polymer, a fluid-impervious backsheet (microporous) that covers at minimal the absorbent core at it's widest point, a non-woven backsheet layer that is glued to the fluid-impervious backsheet and the overlaying non-woven top sheet. The diaper will also contain standing leg-cuffs and elastomeric side panels (air-permeable). The design of the diaper is such that the rise of the diaper is significantly longer than normal diapers. This feature allows the diaper to fit bariatric wearers higher in the front belly area and maintains acceptable coverage on the backside. The non-woven top sheet and the non-woven backsheet are coated with an antimicrobial/anti-fungal compound that inhibits bacterial/fungi to grow on the surfaces of the diaper. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296294 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURE FOR BODILY FLUID-ABSORBENT WEARING ARTICLE - The present invention to provide an absorbent structure adapted to prevent the liquid-absorbent materials from falling off the wrapping sheets. An aggregate of liquid-absorbent materials in an absorbent structure has an inner surface covered with a first wrapping sheet and an outer surface and lateral surfaces covered with a second wrapping sheet. The first wrapping sheet and the second wrapping sheet respectively have first extended portions lying outboard of the lateral surfaces and second extended portions wherein the first extended portions and the second extended portions are put flat and bonded together to form laminated regions. The laminated regions cover the lateral surfaces of the aggregate and part of the outer surface which, in turn, covers these lateral surfaces and the outer surface. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296295 | FEMININE HYGIENE ABSORBENT ARTICLE COMPRISING A SUPERABSORBENT FOAM OF HIGH SWELL RATE - This invention relates to a feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising superabsorbent foams obtainable by foaming an aqueous mixture comprising at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer bearing acid groups, at least one blowing agent, at least one crosslinker and at least one surfactant, polymerizing the foamed mixture and drying the polymerized mixture, to the foams and also to their use for absorbing aqueous fluids. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296296 | FEMININE HYGIENE ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WATER-ABSORBING COMPOSITES - This invention relates to a feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising water-absorbing composites obtainable by foaming an aqueous mixture comprising at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer bearing acid groups, at least one crosslinker, at least one initiator and at least one surfactant, contacting the foam obtained with at least one web of synthetic fibers and polymerizing, to the composites themselves and to their use for absorbing aqueous fluids. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296297 | FEMININE HYGIENE ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WATER-ABSORBING POLYMERIC FOAMS - A feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising water-absorbing polymeric foams obtainable by polymerization of a foamed aqueous monomer solution or suspension, comprising an ethylenically unsaturated monomer which bears acid groups and may be at least partly neutralized, a crosslinker, a photoinitiator and a surfactant. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296298 | FEMININE HYGIENE ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING WATER-ABSORBING POLYMER PARTICLES - A feminine hygiene absorbent article comprising water-absorbing polymer particles, obtainable by polymerization of a foamed monomer solution or suspension, drying, grinding and classification. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296299 | Use of Water-Absorbing Polymer Particles for Absorbing Blood and/or Menses - The use of water-absorbing polymer particles for absorbing blood and/or menses, the water-absorbing polymer particles being obtainable by polymerizing a foamed monomer solution or suspension, drying the polymeric foam and grinding the dried foam. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296300 | Use of Water-Absorbing Polymer Particles for Dewatering Feces - The use of water-absorbing polymer particles for dewatering feces, the water-absorbing polymer particles being obtainable by polymerizing a foamed monomer solution or suspension, drying the polymeric foam and grinding the dried foam. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296301 | Disposable Absorbent Articles Having An Interior Design Signal - Disposable absorbent article comprising an interior design signal indicating absorbency and an absorbent core including first and second absorbent layers, the first absorbent layer including a first substrate and the second absorbent layer including a second substrate, the first and second absorbent layers further including absorbent particulate polymer material deposited on the first and second substrates and thermoplastic material covering the absorbent particulate polymer material on the respective first and second substrates, the first and second absorbent layers combined together such that at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the first absorbent layer contacts at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the second absorbent layer, the absorbent particulate polymer material is disposed between the first and second substrates in an absorbent particulate polymer material area, and the absorbent particulate polymer material is substantially continuously distributed across the absorbent particulate polymer material area. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296302 | AIRLAID SHEET MATERIAL - The present invention relates to an airlaid sheet material comprising a dry laid fibrous web and a latex coating on both surfaces thereof in selected amounts. The airlaid sheet material can be an absorbent structure for absorption of fluids. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296303 | Absorbent Article having Enhanced Leakage Protection - An absorbent article that is capable of inhibiting leakage of a fluid insult is provided. The absorbent article contains a fluid-shrinkable member, topsheet, and a base pad that includes a baffle and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the baffle. The fluid-shrinkable member extends in a longitudinal direction of the article so that at least a portion of the member is located adjacent to an end of the topsheet. At least a portion of the end of the topsheet remains generally unbonded to the baffle. Thus, when the fluid-shrinkable member contracts upon contacting a fluid insult, the end of the topsheet can rise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article. The raised area creates a barrier to the leakage of fluids from the center of the article towards its end. In certain embodiments, contraction of the fluid-shrinkable member can also cause an outer region of the topsheet to rise outwardly from the plane of the absorbent article to create a barrier to the leakage of fluids from the center of the article towards the side edge. Notably, because such barriers are generally created only after contact with a fluid insult, their effectiveness is not diminished through use of the article prior to the insult. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296304 | Absorbent Article Containing Apertures Arranged in Registration with an Embossed Wave Pattern - An absorbent article that contains a topsheet having embossed regions is provided. The embossed regions propagate in a longitudinal direction of the article in the form of a wave having one or more alternating crests (peaks) and troughs (valleys). Such a wave pattern helps slow down the flow of bodily fluid by directing it along a tortuous path defined by the densified edges rather than in a straight line. Among other things, this reduction in flow rate can help provide sufficient time for the absorbent core to absorb the fluid, which is particularly helpful when it is already partially filled with fluid. Nevertheless, bodily fluids can still sometimes pool near the crests and/or troughs and result in leakage. To help counteract this tendency, the present inventors have discovered that a plurality of apertures can be employed in the topsheet that are arranged in a column that generally extends in a longitudinal direction of the article. At least a portion of the apertures are located proximate to contiguous crests and/or contiguous troughs of the embossed region. Without intending to be limited by theory, it is believed that the registration of the apertures with contiguous crests and/or contiguous troughs of the embossed region puts them in a better position to receive bodily fluids that tend to pool around the embossed regions and thus reduce the likelihood of leakage. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296305 | Male Light Incontinence Hygienic Article - A hygienic article for personal wear by a male, the hygienic article includes an elongate, liquid permeable, and at least uni-directionally stretchable fabric sleeve having a first end, and a longitudinally opposite second end. A central passage extends longitudinally between the first and second ends of the sleeve, the first end of the sleeve being open to the central passage to permit a wearer's penis to extend through the open first end into the central passage of the sleeve. The second end of the sleeve is permanently affixed to an absorbent cap, either bonded to an end of the sleeve or contained within a closed end of the sleeve, which absorbent cap controls leakage of liquid at the tip of the user's penis. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296306 | PRESSURE-REGULATING VIAL ADAPTORS AND METHODS - In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial comprises a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial comprises a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296307 | Vial Adapter and System - A vial adapter includes a base having first and second opposing sides, a spike depending from the first side of the base, the spike having a spike passageway, and a connector disposed on the second side of the base, the connector having a connector passageway that is in fluid communication with the spike passageway. The vial adapter may be combined with a vial. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296308 | Drug Bag Container - A drug bag is housed inside a container, which has two shells movable between an open position and a closed position; and a gripper fitted outside the shells and defined by two jaws movable between a grip position and a release position to grip and release at least one conduit allowing access to the content of the bag. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296309 | MIXING TOOL - The present invention provides devices and methods for mixing a formulation containing two or more constituents, such as a drug product and a diluent. The devices have a chamber for securing a container of the drug product. Various embodiments are presented. In one embodiment the device has two or more sides connected by a hinge, the two or more sides defining the chamber between them, and a handle for grasping and manipulating the device. In another embodiment the device has a housing with two or more side bars defining the chamber, the container being visible from outside the housing between the side bars and having a stopping element at the distal end, and a handle having two arms for grasping. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296310 | INSULIN PUMP HAVING MISSED MEAL BOLUS ALARM - A pump for delivering insulin to a user. The pump comprises a pump mechanism and a meal-bolus program module. The meal-bolus program module is programmed to control the pump mechanism to deliver a meal bolus. An alarm program module is in data communication with the alarm, the timer, and the meal-bolus program module. The alarm module is programmed to generate an alarm signal when the meal-bolus program module does not control the pump mechanism to deliver a meal bolus within a predetermined period of time. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296311 | 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. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296312 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING A TREATMENT AGENT AND A GEL - A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296313 | Drug Coated Balloon Hemostatic Valve Insertion/Balloon Sheath - Introducer sheath for use in inserting a balloon catheter into a patient's vasculature includes a tubular member having an inner diameter, an outer diameter, a proximal end, a distal end, and a length therebetween, the inner diameter being sized to receive a catheter shaft having an attached expandable member in a deflated condition. The inner diameter can be varied from a first inner diameter at the proximal end and a second inner diameter at the distal end, the first inner diameter being greater than the second inner diameter. A method of inserting a balloon catheter into the vasculature of a patient is also disclosed. Additionally, a balloon catheter kit including a catheter and an introducer sheath is disclosed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296314 | Long Catheter Infusion Insertion Method and Apparatus - A long catheter can be inserted into a patient while eliminating the need for a sterile field by incorporating the long catheter into an infusion tubing and carrying it in with the infusion. The long catheter has a structure that prevents it from leaving the infusion set when fully extended and therefore becomes a connector for fluids to transfer down the long catheter by infusion through the infusion set. Use of an adjustable seal connector allows the catheter to be stopped at varying points during insertion and even to allow the catheter to be reversed by pulling suction on the infusion set and retracting the catheter back into the tubing. This also remains within the sterile confines of the infusion set and therefore is prevented from becoming contaminated. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296315 | Reusable Intravaginal Delivery Device, System, and Method - The present disclosure is directed to a system, device and methods for treating or preventing genital tract infection. The system includes a point-of-use recharge kit having a first reusable intravaginal delivery device (RIDD | 2012-11-22 |
20120296316 | MEDICAL MANIPULATOR AND WELDING METHOD - A wire made up of a plurality of wire strands is wound around a tubular body coupled to a distal end working unit. A fixing pin has a through hole through which the wire is inserted. The fixing pin is fitted into a recess disposed in a side surface of the tubular body. The fixing pin is welded to the tubular body and the wire. The melting point of the wire is higher than the melting point of the fixing pin. In a state where material of the fixing pin flows in between the wire strands, the fixing pin and the wire are joined together. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296317 | Optical Energy-Based Methods and Apparatus for Tissue Sealing - Optical energy-based methods and apparatus for sealing vascular tissue involves deforming vascular tissue to bring different layers of the vascular tissue into contact each other and illuminating the vascular tissue with a light beam having at least one portion of its spectrum overlapping with the absorption spectrum of the vascular tissue. The apparatus may include two deforming members configured to deform the vascular tissue placed between the deforming members. The apparatus may also include an optical system that has a light source configured to generate light, a light distribution element configured to distribute the light across the vascular tissue, and a light guide configured to guide the light from the light source to the light distribution element. The apparatus may further include a cutting member configured to cut the vascular tissue and to illuminate the vascular tissue with light to seal at least one cut surface of the vascular tissue. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296318 | System and process for surgical treatment of an eye as well as process for calibrating a system of such a type - A system for surgical treatment of an eye includes a laser arrangement that is adapted to emit light with a wavelength and repetition-rate suitable for surgical treatment of the eye. The system further includes a temperature-registration device that is adapted to register the temperature of an object that is to be subjected to the light of the laser arrangement. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296319 | IMAGING-CONTROLLED LASER SURGICAL SYSTEM - An imaging-based laser system can include a laser-beam system, configured to generate and scan a beam of laser pulses with an adjustable laser-power parameter to points of a scan-pattern in an eye, and an imaging-based laser-controller, configured to image a layer in the eye, to control the scanning of the beam of laser pulses to the points of the scan-pattern, and to control a laser-power parameter of the laser pulses according to the distance of the points of the scan-pattern from the imaged layer. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296320 | OPTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE AND CONVENTIONAL PHOTOCOAGULATION OF THE RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM - The present invention provides devices and methods for applying radiation to the retina of a patient. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a radiation source for generating a radiation beam suitable for absorption by retinal pigment epithelial cells. One or more optical components are included to direct the beam onto the retina. A scanner is optically coupled to the radiation source to control movement of the beam in two dimensions to allow a scan over the retina. A controller applies control signals to the scanner to adjust beam movement to illuminate a plurality of retinal locations in a temporal sequence according to a predefined pattern. The device can be operated in one mode to effect selective targeting of retinal pigment epithelial cells, or in another mode to effect thermal photocoagulation of the retina. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296321 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING ASTIGMATISM USING MULTIPLE PAIRED ARCUATE LASER GENERATED CORNEAL INCISIONS - A method for the reduction or elimination of astigmatism in an eye that includes an astigmatism axis, the method including determining an astigmatism axis of an eye and forming a first set of incisions in a cornea of the eye that are bisected by the astigmatism axis. The method including forming a second set of incisions in the cornea that are bisected by the astigmatism axis, wherein the first set of incisions and the second set of incisions reduce or eliminate astigmatism in the eye. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296322 | LASER TREATMENT DEVICE - [Problem to be Solved] It cannot be said that the irradiation range of laser light is sufficiently wide, a lot of labor is taken to irradiate the skin with laser light, and there has been a problem that efficiency of cosmetic treatment is bad. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296323 | Optical Energy-Based Methods and Apparatus for Tissue Sealing - Optical energy-based methods and apparatus for sealing vascular tissue involves deforming vascular tissue to bring different layers of the vascular tissue into contact each other and illuminating the vascular tissue with a light beam having at least one portion of its spectrum overlapping with the absorption spectrum of the vascular tissue. The apparatus may include two deforming members configured to deform the vascular tissue placed between the deforming members. The apparatus may also include an optical system that has a light source configured to generate light, a light distribution element configured to distribute the light across the vascular tissue, and a light guide configured to guide the light from the light source to the light distribution element. The apparatus may further include a cutting member configured to cut the vascular tissue and to illuminate the vascular tissue with light to seal at least one cut surface of the vascular tissue. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296324 | Optical Energy-Based Methods and Apparatus for Tissue Sealing - Optical energy-based methods and apparatus for sealing vascular tissue involves deforming vascular tissue to bring different layers of the vascular tissue into contact each other and illuminating the vascular tissue with a light beam having at least one portion of its spectrum overlapping with the absorption spectrum of the vascular tissue. The apparatus may include two deforming members configured to deform the vascular tissue placed between the deforming members. The apparatus may also include an optical system that has a light source configured to generate light, a light distribution element configured to distribute the light across the vascular tissue, and a light guide configured to guide the light from the light source to the light distribution element. The apparatus may further include a cutting member configured to cut the vascular tissue and to illuminate the vascular tissue with light to seal at least one cut surface of the vascular tissue. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296325 | MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE, MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND OPERATION METHOD OF MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE - A medical treatment device to treat and join body tissues, includes at least a pair of holding members which is configured to hold the body tissues to be treated, an energy output portion provided in at least one of the pair of holding members and configured to form a joined portion by supplying energy to the body tissues held by the pair of holding members to join the body tissues, and a support portion configured to apply a substance to an outer surface of the body tissues to provide support so that a joined state of the joined portion is sustained, wherein the substance is configured to prevent infiltration of the fluid to the joined portion of the body tissues. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296326 | ADJUSTABLE FERROMAGNETIC COATED CONDUCTOR THERMAL SURGICAL TOOL - An electrical conductor, such as a wire or catheter, which is coated circumferentially with a ferromagnetic material in a selected region, is fed from a high frequency alternating current source. The ferromagnetic material has a quick response in heating and cooling to the controllable power delivery. The ferromagnetic material can be used for separating tissue, coagulation, tissue destruction or achieving other desired tissue effects in numerous surgical procedures. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296327 | Method of and Apparatus for Positioning and Maintaining the Position of Endoscopic Instruments - The present invention provides an apparatus for, and a method of, accurate positioning of endoscopic instruments. Accurate positioning of the instruments is accomplished through the inclusion of a steering ability within the device. After the endoscopic instrument is properly positioned, the present invention may use rapid exchange technology, soft locks, and mechanical locks to maintain the position of the endoscopic instrument. Rapid exchange technology is used to minimize displacement forces present on the guidewire or catheters. Soft locks and mechanical locks resist movements caused by displacement forces. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296328 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF AN ELECTROSURGICAL CONTROLLER WITH WAVE-SHAPING - An electrosurgical controller with wave-shaping. At least some embodiments are methods including generating an alternating current (AC) voltage signal within an electrosurgical controller. The generating may be by inducing an intermediate AC voltage signal on a secondary winding of a first transformer, and wave-shaping the intermediate AC voltage signal by a second winding of a second transformer coupled to the first transformer, and thereby creating a final AC voltage signal. Thereafter, the method includes applying the final AC voltage signal to electrical pins of a connector configured to couple to an electrosurgical wand. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296329 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ASSESSING TRANSVASCULAR DENERVATION - A catheter apparatus for assessing denervation comprises: an elongated catheter body; a deployable structure coupled to the catheter body, the deployable structure being deployable outwardly from and contractible inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of the catheter body; one or more ablation elements disposed on the deployable structure to move outwardly and inwardly with the deployable structure; one or more stimulation elements spaced from each other and disposed on the deployable structure to move with the deployable structure, the stimulation elements being powered to supply nerve stimulating signals to the vessel; and one or more recording elements spaced from each other and from the stimulation elements, the recording elements being disposed on the deployable structure to move with the deployable structure, the recording elements configured to record response of the vessel to the nerve stimulating signals. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296330 | DEVICE FOR NON-THERMAL, ELECTRICALLY-INDUCED CLOSURE OF BLOOD VESSELS BY OCCLUSION - Devices for the non-thermal, electrically-induced temporary or permanent closure of blood vessels. The subject devices employ pulsed electrical energy according to a defined regime to effect controlled occlusion of targeted blood vessels without hating the vessel and with minimal damage to adjacent tissue. The extent of vessel closure, i.e., temporary (vasoconstriction) or permanent (thrombosis), is controlled based on the manipulation of various parameters of the electrical stimulation regime as well as the configuration of the electrodes used to apply the regime. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296331 | BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL PROBE HAVING INSULATED OVERLAPPING CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS - A bipolar electrosurgical probe configured for applying electrical energy to tissue includes a first tubular electrode carried by a probe shaft and having a distal end, a second tubular electrode carried by the probe shaft and having a proximal end, and an insulation member, wherein at least a portion of the insulation member is disposed between overlapping ends of the first and second tubular electrodes, wherein the distal end of the first electrode defines at least one aperture extending through a wall of the first electrode. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296332 | Thread-Like Knife for Tissue Cutting - An end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly includes a pair of opposing jaw members configured to grasp tissue therebetween. The assembly also includes a thread-like member having a first end coupled to at least one jaw member and a drive member coupled to a second end of the thread-like member. The drive member is configured to position the thread-like member between a first position and a second position, wherein the thread-like member cuts tissue when positioned in the second position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296333 | Apparatus for Performing an Electrosurgical Procedure - An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom for treating tissue. A longitudinal axis is defined through the shaft. An end effector assembly is operably coupled to a distal end of the shaft and includes a pair of first and second jaw members. A rotating assembly operably coupled to the shaft is configured to rotate the shaft and the end effector about the longitudinal axis. A drive assembly is configured to selectively and releasably engage the rotating assembly. Engagement of the rotating assembly with the drive assembly couples the rotating assembly to the shaft such that the shaft is rotatable about the longitudinal axis in a predetermined direction when the rotating assembly is rotated. And, disengagement of the rotating assembly from the drive assembly uncouples the rotating assembly from the shaft such that the shaft is non-rotatable about the longitudinal axis when the rotating assembly is rotated. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296334 | Ultrasound Device for Precise Tissue Sealing and Blade-Less Cutting - An electrosurgical instrument for sealing and cutting tissue is provided. The instrument includes a housing having a plurality of transducers included therein and a waveguide coupled to and extending from the housing. An end effector assembly disposed at a distal end of the waveguide includes a pair of opposing jaw members, where at least one of the jaw members includes a transducer. The transducer is configured to receive an acoustic signal from the plurality of transducers in the housing. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296335 | EXTERNAL FIXATION CLAMP USING A TRIGGER MECHANISM AND STORED SPRING ENERGY - An external fixation clamp for receiving a fixation element includes an inner jaw and an outer jaw movable between an open position that permits the fixation element to be placed between the inner and outer jaws and a closed position that restricts removal of the fixation element from between the inner and outer jaws. A latch assembly may cooperate with the inner and outer jaws to secure the jaws in a closed position. The latch assembly may comprise a latch and a latch biasing member. The latch may be configured to translate linearly relative to one of the inner and outer jaws, and the latch biasing member may have a first higher level of stored energy when the inner and outer jaws are in the open position and a second lower level of stored energy when the inner and outer jaws are in the closed position. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296336 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument for removing bone, cartilage, or similar tissue is described. The surgical instrument has a shaft that extends in a longitudinal direction and supports a cutting plate which is inclined perpendicular or relative to the longitudinal direction, and a cutting element which is movably mounted on the shaft and supports a blade at the distal end in which the blade is pointing in the direction of the cutting plate and being advanced to the cutting plate in order to cut tissue. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296337 | JOINT ARTHROPLASTY DEVICES AND SURGICAL TOOLS - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296338 | LATARJET INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD - Instrumentation for an open or arthroscopic Latarjet procedure that allows more control graft handling during the formation of the hole and proper positioning parallel to the articulating bone surface. The surgical instrumentation of the present invention includes an osteotome with a plurality of markings and a depth stop, a drill guide with jaws configured to securely engage an outer surface of the graft, and an offset guide to position the graft to the bone. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296339 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A REFERENCE INDICATION TO A PATIENT TISSUE - An apparatus for providing a reference indication to a patient tissue includes a primary locating block having a patient-specific primary mating surface contoured for mating contact with a portion of the patient tissue in a predetermined primary mating orientation custom-configured responsive to preoperative imaging of the patient tissue. At least one mounting feature is provided to the primary locating block. At least one secondary item is configured for selective engagement with the primary locating block. The secondary item is at least one of a noncustomized secondary item and a patient-specific secondary item. The secondary item provides a reference indication to at least a portion of the patient tissue. The mounting feature of the primary locating block is configured for engagement with at least one secondary item in a predetermined secondary mounting relationship. The secondary mounting relationship is custom-configured for the patient tissue responsive to preoperative imaging of the patient tissue. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296340 | System and method for hyoidplasty - Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296341 | SURGICAL MANIPULATION INSTRUMENT - A surgical manipulation instrument which is particularly suitable for minimal invasive surgery, comprising an extra-corporeal drive device to which several axially displaceable first actuation elements are connected. The disclosure also relates to a partial intra-corporeal manipulator part which comprises several axially displaceable second actuation devices for actuating an end effector. Pairs of actuation elements are detachably connected together by means of a coupling device. A pivotable intermediate element is provided between the second coupling element and the second actuation element. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296342 | ELECTRIC HAND-HELD GROOMING TOOL - An electric hand-held grooming tool is provided, which has a body portion, including a neck portion and an attachment portion, and attachments that are structured to releasably couple to the attachment portion of the body portion. The body portion houses a motor that operates to provide rotary motion to the attachments. The body portion further includes an on/off control for actuating the device and a plurality of speed controls for changing the rotational speed of the motor and thus the attachments coupled thereto. When actuated, the motor of the device rotates the various attachments about their respective axis of rotation such that a user can place the rotating attachments against her skin to treat dry or callused skin surfaces. The motor may also be configured to provide a vibrating motion in addition to the rotational motion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296343 | Systems and Methods for Selecting a Desired Quantity of Follicular Units - Systems and methods for selecting follicular units in a distribution of follicular units are provided. A selection parameter, such as a distance-related parameter separating the follicular units to be selected, may be used to determine a desired quantity of follicular units to be selected, such as a desired percentage of follicular units to be selected, and to help provide a substantially uniform distribution of selected follicular units. In addition, a characteristic parameter, such as a characteristic distance or characteristic density, may be determined. The characteristic parameter may be used in determining the desired quantity of follicular units to be selected and or may be used for treatment purposes. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296344 | FOLLICULAR EXTRACTION PUNCH AND METHOD - Provided herein is an instrument and method useful to incise in to the skin to a precise depth and at a specific angle with respect to the surface of the skin of a patient, for the extraction of individual follicular groups or individual follicular units. An instrument according to the invention precisely limits the depth of incision, and creates a circular incision around a hair, follicular unit, or follicular cluster in a manner such that no damage occurs to any of the hair shafts. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296345 | Tissue Engaging Member - A system includes a flexible member and a tissue engaging member fixed to the flexible member. The tissue engaging member includes a barb preformed to extend rearward from a distal end of the flexible member at an acute angle relative to the flexible member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296346 | Clip Apparatus for Closing Septal Defects and Methods of Use - A device for closing a septal defect, such as a patent foramen ovale, includes a clip formed from a superelastic material that is inserted into a septum wall of a heart. The clip is advanced through a patient's vasculature, e.g., within a delivery apparatus, until the clip is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septal defect. Tines of the clip are directed through a flap of tissue of the septal defect until the tines of the clip are disposed within a second opposing chamber. The clip then transforms into its relaxed state, wherein the tines of the clip engage with a surface of the second chamber, thereby substantially closing the septal opening. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296347 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SUTURING TISSUE - A suture applying device includes a shaft which carries a pair of needles near its distal end. The needles are joined by a length of suture, and the shaft is used to both introduce the needles into a lumen of a body structure and to draw the needles back through tissue on either side of the puncture site. After the needles have passed through the tissue, they are captured by a needle receiver and drawn outward through the tract, leaving a loop of suture behind to close the puncture site near the body lumen. The suture can then be tied or otherwise secured to close the puncture site. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296348 | APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING AND SECURING TISSUE - Apparatus for manipulating and securing tissue are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably dispose through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via a helical member, tissue stabilizing members positioned at the tubular member distal end which are adapted to stabilize tissue therebetween, and a delivery tube pivotable about the tissue stabilizer. The stabilizing members can be adapted to become angled relative to longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular member. Moreover, one or all the articulation controls and functions can be integrated into a singular handle assembly connectable to the tissue manipulation assembly via a rigid or flexible tubular body. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296349 | Percutaneous Mitral Annulus Mini-Plication - A plication clip comprises a first end portion; a second end portion; and a central portion connecting the first end portion to the second end portion. The first end portion is curved toward the second end portion, and the second end portion is curved toward the first end portion. The central portion has a curvilinear profile such that when the clip is deployed, a shorter length between the first end portion and the second end portion is formed. A delivery catheter and methods for deploying the plication clip are also provided. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296350 | SURFACE MODIFIED MATERIALS FOR TAILORING RESPONSES TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - A composition of matter includes a substrate material (M) having a bulk portion and an outer surface integrated to the bulk portion. The outer surface includes a modified surface layer. The modified surface layer extends to a depth from the outer surface of at least 1 nm. The modified surface layer includes M and at least one other material (X) which is a metal or metal alloy. The modified surface layer has a 25° C. electrical conductivity which is at least 2.5% above or below a 25° C. electrical conductivity in the bulk portion of M. The composition of matter can be an article that includes a frequency selective surface-based metamaterial, and the plurality of modified surface portions can be a plurality of periodic surface elements that provide a resonant frequency. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296351 | SERICIN EXTRACTED FABRICS - Silk is purified to eliminate immunogenic components (particularly sericin) and is used to form fabric that is used to form tissue-supporting prosthetic devices for implantation. The fabrics can carry functional groups, drugs, and other biological reagents. Applications include hernia repair, tissue wall reconstruction, and organ support, such as bladder slings. The silk fibers are arranged in parallel and, optionally, intertwined (e.g., twisted) to form a construct; sericin may be extracted at any point during the formation of the fabric, leaving a construct of silk fibroin fibers having excellent tensile strength and other mechanical properties. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296352 | SERICIN EXTRACTED FABRICS - Silk is purified to eliminate immunogenic components (particularly sericin) and is used to form fabric that is used to form tissue-supporting prosthetic devices for implantation. The fabrics can carry functional groups, drugs, and other biological reagents. Applications include hernia repair, tissue wall reconstruction, and organ support, such as bladder slings. The silk fibers are arranged in parallel and, optionally, intertwined (e.g., twisted) to form a construct; sericin may be extracted at any point during the formation of the fabric, leaving a construct of silk fibroin fibers having excellent tensile strength and other mechanical properties. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296353 | Graft Devices and Methods of Fabrication - A graft device is provided comprising a flow conduit and a surrounding covering. The graft device is for connecting between a first body space and a second body space. In one embodiment, the flow conduit is a vein, such as a harvested saphenous vein, useful as an arterial graft, for example and without limitation, in a coronary artery bypass procedure. Also provided are methods of preparing a graft device and connecting the graft between a first body space and a second body space, such as the aorta and a location on an occluded coronary artery, distal to the occlusion. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296354 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING OBESITY AND GERD BY INTUSSUSCEPTING A PORTION OF STOMACH TISSUE - Described here are devices and methods for intussuscepting a portion of stomach tissue. Typically the intussusception is created at a position near, but distal to the gastroesophageal junction, and a pouch capable of storing a volume (from about 0 cc up to about 100 cc) is created proximal the intussuscepted tissue. In this way, the amount of food that may be ingested is reduced, helping to ameliorate GERD symptoms, and aiding in weight loss efforts. Some of the devices described here include an expandable member and at least one suction inlet. In these devices, the expandable member is expanded to create a proximal cavity into which the stomach tissue is pulled (e.g., using suction), thereby creating the intussusception. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING EARWAX - The present invention describes an earwax removal device having varying structures to provide different earwax removal capabilities. In all designs, the overall contour of the earwax-extracting member resembles the dimensions of the external auditory canal and is flexible enough to conform to it during insertion. Each engages and collects wax using the pressure of insertion and rotation effects. Embodiments include a club-like member having multiple protrusions and extractions to collect wax along its sides, and an opening in the tip that leads to a channel to collect wax; a flexible spiral member to compress when the device is inserted in an ear and thereby extract wax as it expands when the device is removed; a screw-like structure to laterally move wax and grind as it rotates; a multi-channel structure to cut and collect wax simultaneously; and a shovel-like structure to effectively shear and scrape wax from an ear canal. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296356 | Medical Ultrasound Instrument with Articulated Jaws - A forceps includes a housing, a shaft assembly, an end effector assembly, and a waveguide assembly. The housing has one or more transducers that generate a mechanical vibration in response to energy transmitted thereto from an energy source. The shaft assembly extends from the housing and includes one or more articulating and clamping members and a longitudinal axis defined therethrough. The end effector assembly is disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly and includes a pair of opposing jaw members pivotable between approximated and unapproximated configurations in response to movement of the one or more clamping members. The articulating members articulate the jaw members relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft assembly. The waveguide assembly is positioned within the shaft assembly and receives the mechanical vibration generated by the transducer. The waveguide assembly is positionable within one or both of the jaw members. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296357 | ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL BLADE AND USE THEREOF - An endoscopic surgical blade is disclosed. The blade is part of an endoscopic knife assembly which also has a knife tube and alignment ring. The endoscopic knife assembly is for use in endoscopic surgery by insertion of the assembly though a slotted cannula. The knife tube is hollow and allows the insertion of an endoscope for viewing of the surgical procedure. The blade has an upper and a lower cutting surface on the forward edge, which meet at an angle at a crotch. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296358 | CORING KNIFE - A coring knife can be used to make a circular incision. The coring knife includes an abutment that is inserted into an initial slit through the heart wall. The abutment can be inserted into the slit while oriented in a direction that minimizes its insertion profile. After insertion, the abutment is reoriented by turning a key so that its abutment surface faces toward a circular cutting edge of the coring knife on the other side of the heart wall. The circular incision through the heart wall is made by pressing the circular cutting edge of the coring knife against the abutment. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296359 | DILATION INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods for dilating tissue of a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. A surgical dilation system includes a dilator having an elongated, non-cannulated cylindrical body extending between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end includes a first beveled configuration and the second end includes a second, different beveled configuration. The beveled ends can include surface features to provide tissue removal and to enhance engagement with bony tissue. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296360 | APPOSITION FIBER FOR USE IN ENDOLUMINAL DEPLOYMENT OF EXPANDABLE DEVICES IN TORTUOUS ANATOMIES - A catheter assembly includes an expandable device that is disposed at a distal end of a catheter and expandable toward a fully deployed outer dimension. A fiber extends from the catheter and is releasably coupled to a side wall of the expandable device near or at an end of the expandable device to maintain an inner curvature of the expandable device as the expandable device is deployed. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296361 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device and methods for its use are provided. The device can be positionable at a junction of a bifurcation having an aneurysm and that defines afferent and efferent vessels. Ends of the device can be at least partially inserted into the aneurysm or can anchor the device by being at least partially inserted into efferent vessels. The device can act as a scaffolding to inhibit dislodging of objects out of the aneurysm. The device can permit perfusion to the efferent vessels. Embolic material can be inserted in the aneurysm before, during, and/or after positioning the device. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296362 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A vascular remodeling device is provided that can comprise a proximal section, an intermediate section, and a distal section. During deployment, the proximal section can expand from a compressed delivery state to an expanded state and anchor the device in the afferent vessel of a bifurcation. The distal section can comprise at least one embolization coil that can be positioned within an aneurysm to treat the aneurysm and expand from the compressed delivery state to an expanded state upon deployment. The intermediate section can allow perfusion to efferent vessels. Before, during, and/or after the device is positioned, additional embolic material can be used to treat the aneurysm. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296363 | NON-COMPLIANT MEDICAL BALLOON HAVING BRAIDED OR KNITTED REINFORCEMENT - A non-compliant medical balloon comprises a base balloon including a pair of spaced-apart, generally conical end sections and a generally cylindrical center section connected therebetween. A braided fabric sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the base balloon, wherein the sleeve is formed of at least three substantially inelastic fibers intertwined in such a way that no two of the three fibers are twisted exclusively around one another. The sleeve is permanently affixed to the outer surface of the base balloon so as to prevent excessive expansion of the base balloon when the base balloon is internally pressurized. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296364 | BALLOON CATHETER - Balloon catheter and methods for making and using balloon catheters are disclosed. An example balloon catheter may include a proximal shaft. A midshaft may be attached to the proximal shaft. The midshaft may have an outer wall. A distal shaft may be attached to the midshaft. A balloon may be coupled to the distal shaft. An inflation lumen may be defined that extends from the proximal shaft, through the midshaft, and into the distal shaft. The inflation lumen may be in fluid communication with the balloon. A support member may be attached to the outer wall of the midshaft. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296365 | Method and Apparatus for Buoyant Gastric Implant - A buoyant, expandable intragastric device is provided that can be inserted into the stomach of a patient. The device is inflated, or expanded, with gas or other low density material to partially fill the stomach and enabling the device, or implant, to be buoyant within the stomach by floating toward the highest location possible relative to the contents of the stomach and the configuration of the stomach walls. The implant moves around as the body changes orientation or as the stomach contents change. Therefore, continual impingement on the same tissues of the gastrointestinal tract is minimized. The implant, being buoyant and floating to the top of the stomach, can beneficially generate increased pressure on, or stretching of, the tissues at the top of the stomach and the vagal nerves causing signals to the brain indicating that the stomach is full. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296366 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH IMPROVED PUSHABILITY - Balloon catheter and methods for making and using balloon catheters are disclosed. An example balloon catheter may include a proximal shaft. A midshaft may be attached to the proximal shaft. The midshaft may have an outer wall. A distal shaft may be attached to the midshaft. A balloon may be coupled to the distal shaft. An inflation lumen may be defined that extends from the proximal shaft, through the midshaft, and into the distal shaft. The inflation lumen may be in fluid communication with the balloon. A core wire may be disposed within the inflation lumen and may be attached to the midshaft. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296367 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH IMPROVED PUSHABILITY - Balloon catheter and methods for making and using balloon catheters are disclosed. An example balloon catheter may include a proximal shaft. A midshaft may be attached to the proximal shaft. A distal shaft may be attached to the midshaft. A balloon may be coupled to the distal shaft. An inflation lumen may be defined that extends from the proximal shaft, through the midshaft, and into the distal shaft. The inflation lumen may be in fluid communication with the balloon. A core wire may extend through a portion of the inflation lumen. The midshaft may define an interior ridge along a portion of the inflation lumen. The core wire may have a shoulder that abuts the interior ridge of the midshaft. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296368 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING BLOOD PERFUSION PRESSURE - Devices and methods for controlling blood perfusion pressure. In an exemplary device for controlling blood perfusion pressure within a vessel of the present disclosure, the device comprises an elongated body having a lumen, a proximal end configured for placement in a first area having a first blood pressure, and a distal end configured for placement in a second area having a second blood pressure, partial occluder positioned within the lumen of the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, the partial occluder configured so not to fully occlude a blood vessel, wherein the partial occluder is configured to equalize the first blood pressure at the first area with the second blood pressure at the second area. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296369 | COMPRESSION UNIT AND A RADIAL ARTERY COMPRESSION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a compression unit adapted to be arranged around a patient's forearm to provide pressure to a radial artery puncture site, wherein the compression unit comprises a unit attachment band provided with a frame, and a compression element in the shape of an inflatable bladder, the compression element is further adapted to be arranged within said frame, such that when the compression unit is arranged around a patient's forearm, the compression element provides pressure to the puncture wound when the compression element is inflated. The invention also relates to a radial artery compression system. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296370 | INJECTION PRESSURIZER - The invention relates to an injection pressurizer for pressurizing an inflatable device comprising:—a housing enclosing a first cavity;—a plunger adapted to fit inside said housing and provided with a plunger sealing unit adapted to define a second cavity inside said housing, the plunger is further provided with an end part at the end opposite the plunger sealing unit; wherein the plunger further comprises
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20120296371 | Modular Shaft for Endoscopic Vessel Sealer and Divider - A modular shaft assembly for use with a variety of different endoscopic forceps each having a housing includes a handle assembly and one or more moveable handles. The modular shaft assembly also includes a shaft having proximal and distal ends and an end effector assembly including a pair of jaw members attached to the distal end thereof. The shaft and a universal drive assembly are attached at the proximal end of the shaft. The universal drive assembly is operably engageable with the handle assemblies of the variety of different endoscopic forceps such that actuation of the one or more movable handles of any of the variety of different forceps causes the universal drive assembly to actuate the jaw members to move between an open position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296372 | COLLAPSIBLE PLUG FOR TISSUE CLOSURE - A tissue closure device includes a collapsible plug and an actuator. The plug has a surface extending between a proximal face and an opposing distal face. A lumen extends through the plug between the proximal and distal faces along a longitudinal axis. The plug is collapsible between a non-collapsed state in which the lumen is open and a collapsed state in which the lumen is closed. The actuator is configured to move the plug between the non-collapsed state and the collapsed state by being pulled proximally, such as through the lumen. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296373 | CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - A closure device for closing an opening in tissue is provided. The closure device includes an elongate member through which needles may be deployed. The closure device also includes a closure element having a foot portion and a needle guide portion. The foot portion and the needle guide portion are each movable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The foot portion includes cuffs removably mounted thereon and having sutures connected therebetween. The needle guide portion includes needle guide apertures that guide the needles to the cuffs. The needles securely engage the cuffs and draw the cuffs and suture through the lumen wall so that the opening in the lumen wall can be closed with the sutures. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296374 | TISSUE EVERSION APPARATUS AND TISSUE CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - Methods and apparatuses for closure of vascular punctures or other openings in bodily tissues. The apparatuses and methods described herein are configured for everting a portion of tissue around a puncture site for wound closure on the external surface of the wound. For example, the tissue eversion apparatus may be configured for drawing up a portion of a vessel surrounding a venous or arterial puncture and orienting the inner surface of the vessel at least partially outward so that a closure element may be placed around the inverted region on the exterior surface of the vessel. In some embodiments, the devices are bioabsorbable. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296375 | MULTI-LOOP ADJUSTABLE KNOTLESS ANCHOR ASSEMBLY, ADJUSTABLE CAPTURE MECHANISM, AND METHOD FOR REPAIR - A suture anchoring system includes a mounting sleeve having an open distal end and an open proximal end defining a passageway therethrough. The system also includes a first elongated member with an anchor suture secured thereto and a tissue suture loop. A method for securing tissue includes passing a tissue suture loop through the tissue such that opposed first and second loop sections are formed, passing an anchor suture through first and second openings respectively defined by the opposed first and second loop sections, capturing the anchor suture after passing through the first and second openings with a first elongated member attached to the anchor suture, and securing the first elongated member attached to the anchor suture to a desired anchor hole in an anatomical site. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296376 | DIGITAL SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A digital suture fixation system includes an anchor, an introducer that is attachable to a finger of a person such that at least a distal tip of the finger is available to palpate tissue and identify a landmark within a patient, and a delivery device attached to the introducer. The anchor is removably attached to the delivery device. The anchor is exposed on an exterior of the delivery device and the delivery device is positioned to allow the finger to push the anchor into the landmark. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296377 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating Spinal Stenosis - This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296378 | ADJUSTABLE SPINE DISTRACTION IMPLANT - An adjustable spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume and/or cross sectional area in the spinal canal and/or neural foramen. The adjustable implant provides a spinal extension inhibitor. The implant includes elliptical or oval shaped adjustable member or spacer for positioning between and adjustably spacing apart the spinous processes. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296379 | EXPANDABLE INTERSPINOUS PROCESS SPACER WITH LATERAL SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION - An interspinous process spacer and method of implanting same is provided for maintaining separation between adjacent spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The spacer has two lateral portions and a medial portion therebetween, the medial portion adapted to reside between the adjacent superior and inferior spinous processes in the deployed configuration and the lateral portions each comprise a superior lateral portion and an inferior lateral portion adapted to reside on the lateral side of the respective superior and inferior spinous process in the deployed configuration to maintain positioning of the interspinous process spacer between the two adjacent vertebrae. The lateral portions each comprise an expandable lateral member. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296380 | HINGED BONE SCREW WITH A TULIP BULB CONNECTOR IN A SPINAL FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A spinal fixation assembly using a hinged bone screw with a tulip blob connector, a variable height, hinged bone screw with a tulip bulb connector or both. The bone screws have a post section connected to a screw section by a hinge. In the basic hinged bone screw, a bulb shaped head is formed at the end of the post section opposite the hinge and a tulip bulb connector is attached to the bulb shaped head. For the variable height hinged bone screw, a collet is used with an interior bore that slides over the post section of the bone screw. The collet has a cylindrically shaped sleeve at one end and a bulb shaped head at the other end. The tulip bulb connector is attached to the bulb shaped head of the collet. In both cases, the tulip bulb connector has a cavity for receiving a connector rod and a set screw for firmly attaching said connector rod within said tulip bulb connector cavity. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296381 | CONTROL OF A DEFIBRILLATOR AND/OR PACEMAKER - An electronic medical monitoring and treatment apparatus allows a person access to a medical professional (MP) who can monitor, diagnose and treat the person from a remote site. The apparatus includes a medical monitoring and treatment device (MMTD) coupled to an electronic adapter designed to communicate with a local, first transmitting/receiving (T/R) device which, in turn, is adapted to electronically communicate with a remote, second transmitting/receiving (T/R) device used by the MP. The MMTD may comprise a cardiac treatment circuit for effecting cardiac pacing and/or defibrillation and a cardiac signal circuit for receiving cardiac signals. The cardiac signals are (1) transmitted from the signal circuit to the second T/R device for evaluation by the MP, (2) the MP may transmit a control signal to the treatment circuit, and (3), in response thereto, the treatment circuit may generate one or more electrical pulses for treatment of the person. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296382 | INTEGRATED CARDIAC RHYTHM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH HEART VALVE - Systems and methods using a heart valve and an implantable medical device, such as for event detection and optimization of cardiac output. The cardiac management system includes a heart valve, having a physiological sensor. The physiological sensor is adapted to measure at least one of an intrinsic electrical cardiac parameter, a hemodynamic parameter or the like. The system further includes an implantable electronics unit, such as a cardiac rhythm management unit, coupled to the physiological sensor of the heart valve to receive physiological information. The electronics unit is adapted to use the received physiological information to control delivery of an electrical output to the subject. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296383 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING ANTI-TACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY - Various system embodiments comprise at least one sensor input adapted to receive at least one sensed signal associated with a tachyarrhythmia, a feature set extractor adapted to extract at least two features from the at least one sensed signal associated with the tachyarrhythmia, a feature set generator adapted to form a feature set using the at least two features extracted by the feature set extractor, at least one generator adapted for use to selectively apply an anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) therapy and a neural stimulation (NS) therapy, and a controller adapted to respond to the feature set. The controller is adapted to initiate the NS therapy when the feature set corresponds to criteria for applying the NS therapy to modify the tachyarrhythmia, and initiate the ATP therapy to terminate the modified tachyarrhythmia. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2012-11-22 |
20120296384 | MEDICAL DEVICES ALERTING USER ABOUT POTENTIAL INTERRUPTION OF WIRELESS PATIENT DATA TRANSFER - An external defibrillator can receive wirelessly a data signal transmitted by a transmitting device over a communication link. The defibrillator can include a processor configured to monitor a reception parameter of the communication link while the data signal is being received and to set an alert flag if the processor determines from the reception parameter that reception of the data signal may be discontinued prematurely. The defibrillator can also include a user interface capable of outputting an alerting user notification responsive to the alert flag being set. | 2012-11-22 |