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| 20130206812 | Attachable Clamp for Surgical Stapler - A surgical fastener applying instrument including a handle portion, an elongated portion, a pair of jaw members and a removable clamp. One of the jaw members contains a plurality of fasteners arranged in at least one row substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the elongated portion. At least one of the jaw members is movable with respect to the other between an open position and an approximated position for engaging body tissue therebetween. The removable clamp has an elongated member and a tissue clamping surface extending substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. The clamp is movable from a proximal position to a distal position for engaging body tissue and is releasably mountable to the elongated portion of the instrument. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130209659 | Buttress Composition - A tissue buttress is provided on at least a first and second jaw of a surgical stapling apparatus. The tissue buttress comprises an electrophilic component and a nucleophilic component. At least a portion of the tissue buttress may be disposed within either or both of the staple pockets and staple forming pockets, securing the tissue buttress to at least one of the staple jaws. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130211443 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INJECTION OF LIQUID EMBOLIC COMPOSITION - A liquid embolic delivery system is provided for trapping an injected liquid embolic composition to prevent the liquid embolic from solidifying or otherwise passing outside of an embolization area. The delivery system includes a catheter for delivery of a liquid embolic composition and a containment member positioned at a distal end of the catheter which is shaped to trap the liquid embolic composition delivered through the lumen of the catheter. The containment member is formed as a brush, nest, sponge, swab, flexible sack, or other shape into and around which the liquid embolic composition is injected. The liquid embolic composition is trapped or meshes with the containment member during solidification containing the liquid embolic and preventing the embolic composition from passing into the blood stream. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130211495 | INTERFERENCE-RELIEF TYPE DELIVERY DETACHMENT SYSTEMS - Various features are described that are adapted to improve performance of interference-relief type delivery systems. A delivery system provided herein comprises an implant comprising a socket at a proximal end of the implant; an elongate sleeve having (i) a proximal section, (ii) a distal section slidably disposed within the socket, and (iii) a window between the proximal section and the distal section, the window extending through a wall of the sleeve; and a core member having a proximal portion slidably received within the proximal section of the sleeve and a distal portion extending through the window to a space outside the sleeve and within the socket. The distal portion of the core member provides an interference fit with the distal section of the sleeve within the socket until the core member is withdrawn. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130214025 | POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is rotatable by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod to fire a surgical fastener. The stapler further includes a current sensor configured to measure a current draw on the motor and a controller configured to determine whether the surgical fastener is successfully deployed based on the current draw on the motor. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214027 | Circular surgical stapler with mating anvil and shell assembly - A surgical stapler comprising a handle assembly, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle assembly, and a head portion disposed adjacent a distal portion of the elongated body portion and including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. The anvil assembly is movable in relation to the shell assembly between spaced and approximated positions. The anvil assembly has an anvil head and a plurality of projections extending proximally of the anvil head, the projections engageable with a portion of the shell assembly. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214028 | Surgical Fastening Apparatus - A surgical fastening apparatus including a fastener receiving frame including a plurality of spaced apart openings formed therein and a fastener supporting member containing a plurality of surgical fasteners extending therefrom. The surgical fasteners are engagable with the plurality of openings to mate with the fastener receiving frame to fasten tissue therebetween. The fasteners are engageable with the openings in a plurality of positions dependent on a tissue thickness between the fastener receiving frame and the fastener supporting member. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214029 | ROTATING KNOB LOCKING MECHANISM FOR SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical stapling device having a rotating knob locking mechanism, and a method of using the surgical stapling device is disclosed. The surgical stapling device includes a housing, an actuation member, an elongated body portion rotatably supported on the housing, and a locking mechanism for preventing the rotation of the elongate body portion, the locking mechanism being automatically engaged upon actuation of the actuation member. The stapling device further includes a knob for rotating the elongated body portion. The locking mechanism includes a pivotably mounted member configured to engage the knob. The stapling device may further include an articulating tool assembly and an articulation lever for articulating the tool assembly. The articulation lever may be disposed on the knob for rotating the elongated body portion. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214031 | SURGICAL STAPLER HAVING CARTRIDGE WITH ADJUSTABLE CAM MECHANISM - A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners and an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge. The cartridge and anvil sections clamp tissue therebetween. A cam member is slidable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners, and is movable from a first position defining a first distance from the anvil to a second position defining a second different distance from the anvil. A cam adjusting member is operably associated with the cam member and moves the cam member from the first position to the second position in response to a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge sections. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130215213 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CONFERENCING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A conferencing system for providing remote assistance according to the present disclosure includes a service requester device configured to execute a service requester application, a service provider device configured to execute a service provider application and a server application executing on a computer server remotely located from the service requester and service provider devices, the service requester and service provider applications are configured to dynamically connect to each other through the at least one server application. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130217972 | SURGICAL PORTAL WITH ROTATING SEAL - A surgical portal apparatus includes a portal housing, a portal sleeve, and a seal. The portal housing defines a central housing axis and a central housing channel. The portal sleeve extends from the portal housing and is dimensioned to pass through tissue to provide access to underlying tissue via a longitudinal opening. The central housing channel of the portal housing and the longitudinal opening of the portal sleeve define a passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object. The seal has inner surfaces defining a seal passage for establishing a general sealed relation about the surgical object. The seal passage is radially offset with respect to the central housing axis. The seal is adapted to rotate about the central housing axis to vary positioning of the seal passage to substantially maintain the substantial sealed relation upon manipulation of the surgical object within the portal housing. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130217987 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING PULSE OXIMETRY CALCULATIONS IN THE PRESENCE OF CORRELATED ARTIFACTS - Methods and systems for determining a physiological parameter in the presence of correlated artifact are provided. One method includes receiving two waveforms corresponding to two different wavelengths of light from a patient. Each of the two waveforms includes a correlated artifact. The method also includes combining the two waveforms to form a plurality of weighted difference waveforms, wherein the plurality of weighted difference waveforms vary from one another by a value of a multiplier. The method further includes identifying one of the weighted difference waveforms from the plurality of weighted difference waveforms using a characteristic of one or more of the plurality of weighted difference waveforms and determining a characteristic of the correlated artifact based at least in part on the identified weighted difference waveform. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130217988 | MOTION COMPENSATION IN A SENSOR - A physiological sensor includes an emitter configured to transmit light and a detector configured to receive the transmitted light. The sensor also includes a first accelerometer disposed on a first portion of the sensor and a second accelerometer disposed on a second portion of the sensor, the second portion opposing the first portion. The first and second accelerometers are configured to measure a change in motion that corresponds to a change in distance between the detector and the emitter. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218125 | Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And A Perforated Film - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one perforated film positioned on the mesh, wherein a portion of the film is positionable away the mesh to allow direct treatment of the contacting mesh tissue and the distal wound or incision site. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218170 | SPECIMEN RETRIEVAL APPARATUS - A specimen retrieval apparatus includes an elongated tubular member defining a lumen therethrough and having an end effector disposed at a distal end thereof. The end effector includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis, the shaft including a lumen extending therethrough. The lumen of the shaft communicates with the lumen of the elongated tubular member. A suction member is disposed at a distal end of the shaft in communication with the lumen of the shaft. The suction member is configured to retain a tissue specimen thereon. A sleeve is disposed about the shaft and is movable with respect to the shaft from a proximal to a distal position. A specimen retrieval bag is coupled to the sleeve. The bag is deployable from an undeployed position wherein the bag is disposed about the sleeve to an extended position wherein the bag is deployed over the tissue specimen. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218180 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY ANASTOMOSIS - Apparatus for performing a surgical anastomosis include a tubular body having an expandable anchor operatively coupled near a distal end thereof. The apparatus further includes a sleeve slidably received about the tubular body. The sleeve has an expandable anchor operatively coupled near a distal end thereof. The expandable anchor of the tubular body has an annular ring concentric with a longitudinal axis defined by the tubular body. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218187 | LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT 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. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218199 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE - An endoscopic forceps is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly operatively connects to a distal end of the shaft and has a pair of first and second jaw members. One of the first and second jaw members is movable relative to the other jaw member from an open position, to a clamping position. One of the first and second jaw members includes one or more cam slots defined therein and configured to receive a cam member that upon movement thereof rotates the movable jaw member from the open position to the clamping position. A resilient member is operably coupled to the jaw member that includes the one or more cam slots. The resilient member is configured to provide a camming force to the cam slot and to bias the first and second jaw members in the clamping position. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING BARBS ON A SUTURE - A station for cutting a barb suture is provided. The barb cutting station includes a suture transport assembly for supporting a first suture, a first knife assembly for forming barbs on the first suture, and a first clamp and position assembly for approximating the at least first suture towards the at least first knife assembly. The barb cutting station may further include at least a first suture cutting mechanism configured for severing the at least first suture when a defect is detected. The station may also include at least a first visual inspection assembly configured for detecting defective barbs. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130219691 | ELECTRICAL CUTTING AND VESSEL SEALING JAW MEMBERS - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing an end effector assembly, the method comprising the steps of providing a pair of opposing first and second jaw members including a tissue contacting plate disposed thereon having a longitudinal channel defined therealong, providing a first electrically conductive cutting plate disposed on at least the first jaw member below the tissue contacting plate, stamping the first electrically conductive cutting plate to define a cutting element, bending the cutting element about a bending region such that the cutting element extends along the first electrically conductive cutting plate and into the longitudinal channel of the at least the first jaw member, and applying an insulative material to a portion of the first electrically conductive cutting plate. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221059 | TOOL ASSEMBLY FOR A SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical device comprising a first jaw member, a second jaw member, a clamping member and a clamp apparatus is disclosed. The clamping member is slidably positioned to translate at least partially through the first jaw member. The clamping member engages the first jaw member and the second jaw member, and has a knife blade for cutting tissue. A flange of the clamping member is configured to engage a cam surface to pivot the second jaw member with respect to the first jaw member from an open position toward an approximated position. The clamp apparatus is movable from a retracted position to an advanced position for preventing a gap between proximal portions of the first jaw member and the second jaw member from exceeding a predetermined distance. The clamping member and the clamp apparatus are separately movable. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221060 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH INDEPENDENT TIP ROTATION - A surgical stapling device is disclosed which includes a handle assembly, an endoscopic body portion and a tool assembly. The tool assembly is rotatably and pivotally supported on a distal end of the endoscopic body portion. A tool assembly rotation mechanism is provided which includes a rotation knob, a substantially rigid tube and a flexible member interconnecting the rigid tube to the tool assembly. The substantially rigid tube translates rotation of the rotation knob to rotation of the flexible member and provides a channel for passage of other components of the surgical stapling device. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221066 | GRASPING JAW MECHANISM - A surgical device is disclosed which includes a handle assembly, an elongated member and a disposable loading unit. The handle assembly includes a mode selection mechanism configured to alternate the surgical device between a first grasping mode of operation and a second clamping mode of operation. The handle assembly includes a rotation control member and an articulation lever. The rotation control member is configured to facilitate rotation of the elongated member with respect to the handle assembly. The articulation lever is configured to facilitate articulation of the tool assembly about an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of elongated member. In one embodiment, the tool assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a plurality of staples and an anvil assembly configured to clamp and staple tissue in the second clamping mode of operation of the device. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225857 | Crosslinked Polymers with the Crosslinker as Therapeutic for Sustained Release - Crosslinked polymers, methods for their preparation and use, are described in which the crosslinked polymers are formed from at least two polymer precursors, one of which is designed, upon degradation of the crosslinked polymer, to release the second polymer precursor in its original, unmodified chemical form. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225920 | SURGICAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A surgical support assembly is disclosed, including a plurality of tissue penetrating support members, a plurality of position controlling members through which the plurality of tissue penetrating support members are inserted, and an imaging member attached at the vertex of the plurality of tissue penetrating support members. Also disclosed is a method of assembling and using a surgical support assembly in conjunction with minimally invasive surgical procedures. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225930 | WOUND RETRACTOR INCLUDING RIGID RING - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity adapts to tissue tracts of different widths. The surgical instrument includes a proximal member, a distal member, and a sleeve extending between the proximal member and the distal member and defining a longitudinal passage therein. The proximal member includes an inflatable member that selectively adjusts the radial dimension of the proximal member. A ring member may be separately insertable by a user during a surgical procedure into the space directly adjacent to the radially-inner surface of the inflatable member, so as to selectively provide rigidity to the proximal member. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225931 | SURGICAL INTRODUCER AND ACCESS PORT ASSEMBLY - A surgical apparatus for permitting access to tissue includes an elongated introducer and a surgical port. The introducer includes an outer wall segment defining a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal port passage extending therethrough and a longitudinal slot in communication with the port passage. The introducer is dimensioned for at least partial introduction within an opening in tissue. The surgical port includes a port body mounted to the introducer with one of its leading and trailing ends disposed within the port passage and with the intermediate segment extending through the longitudinal slot and the other of the leading and trailing end external of the elongated introducer. The port body is dimensioned to be advanced within the port passage for deployment through the opening in the tissue and is adapted to transition from a compressed state to a released state. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225932 | MULTI-PORTION WOUND PROTECTOR - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity is adapted to allow passage of a hand to conduct hand-assist procedures, and is also adapted to allow passage of surgical instruments to conduct typical minimally invasive procedures. The surgical apparatus includes a rigid anchor member having an open proximal end, a flexible member having a closed distal end and a string attached thereto. The flexible member is configured to invert upon pulling the string in a proximal direction to expose the closed distal end proximally beyond the open proximal end. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225933 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PORT INCLUDING RETENTION ELEMENTS - A surgical apparatus for positioning within a tissue tract accessing an underlying body cavity adapts to tissues having different thickness. The surgical instrument includes a proximal portion with at least one bendable structure attached thereto. The at least one bendable structure is configured to fold anywhere along its length. Folding the at least one bendable structure causes the proximal end of the proximal portion to propagate in a distal direction. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226029 | TWO-PART ACCESS PORT - A surgical access apparatus has a body including a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a liner interconnecting the proximal portion and the distal portion. The proximal portion and the distal portion are longitudinally movable relative to each other. A holder is releasably attached to the body for holding the body in a first state, in which the proximal portion and the distal portion are a first distance apart. Removing the holder from the body allows the body to transition to a second state, in which the proximal portion and the distal portion are a second distance apart. The second distance is greater than the first distance. At least one port extends through the proximal portion and is adapted for the reception of an object. Compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial sealed relation with the object. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226037 | ULTRA-WIDE ANGLE ZOOM PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME IN-SITU SURGICAL METROLOGY - A surgical instrument includes an elongate tubular member and a metrology system mounted on the elongate tubular member. The metrology system includes a mask, a zoom lens assembly, and a light element. The mask includes patterns to be projected on a surgical site of interest to measure dimensions thereof. The zoom lens assembly includes a plurality of lens elements. At least one lens element of the plurality of lens elements is movable relative to each other. The light element propagates light beams through the mask and the zoom lens assembly to project the patterns of the mask on the surgical site of interest. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226156 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL IMAGE CORRECTION IN METROLOGY SYSTEMS - An optical metrology and image correction device includes a point size light source adapted to emit a beam of light and a translucent mask that receive the beam of light. The translucent mask rotates from a first position wherein the beam of light is received by the translucent mask in a direction substantially orthogonal to the translucent mask to a second position wherein the beam of light is received by the translucent mask at an angle offset with respect to the translucent mask. A corresponding method of measuring and correcting an image from an optical metrology and image correction device includes emitting a beam of light from a point size light source, causing the beam of light to be received by a translucent mask in a first position substantially orthogonal to the mask and in a second position in a direction offset with respect to the translucent mask. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226168 | GLOVE WITH SENSORY ELEMENTS INCORPORATED THEREIN FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical control system is provided including a glove having a plurality of sensory elements disposed therein, the plurality of sensory elements configured to provide sensory signals and at least one surgical instrument configured to be responsive to the sensory signals when the glove is within a functional range of the at least one surgical instrument. The plurality of sensory elements are magnetic elements or conductive elements. At least one surgical instrument includes a plurality of sensors positioned therein for sensing the magnetic elements or the conductive elements of the glove. Movement of the glove having the plurality of magnetic or conductive elements disposed therein, relative to the at least one surgical instrument, causes the plurality of sensors positioned within the at least one surgical instrument to activate at least one operation of the at least one surgical instrument. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226172 | ECOGENIC COOLED MICROWAVE ABLATION ANTENNA - An electrosurgical surface treatment formed on the surface of a surgical device the surface treatment including a indentation extending into a surface of the surgical device, the indentation including a first surface forming a first plane a second surface forming a second plane, and a third surface forming a third plane. The first, second and third planes are substantially perpendicular to each other. The surface treatment is visible to an ultrasonic imaging system and the surface treatment improves visibility of the surgical device by the ultrasonic imaging system. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226173 | ABLATION IN THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT TO ACHIEVE HEMOSTASIS AND ERADICATE LESIONS WITH A PROPENSITY FOR BLEEDING - Devices and methods are provided for the ablation of regions of the digestive tract to achieve hemostasis and to eradicate chronically bleeding lesions as occur with gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE), portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG), radiation proctopathy and colopathy, arteriovenous malformations, and angiodysplasia. Ablation is typically provided in a wide-field manner, and in conjunction with sufficient pressure to achieve coaptive coagulation. Ablation, as provided the invention, starts at the mucosa and penetrates deeper into the gastrointestinal wall in a controlled manner. Ablation control may be exerted by way of electrode design and size, energy density, power density, number of applications, pattern of applications, and pressure. Control may also be provided by a fractional ablation that ablates some tissue within a target region and leaves a portion substantially unaffected. Embodiments of the device include an ablational electrode array that spans 360 degrees and an array that spans an arc of less than 360 degrees. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226216 | SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING INDICIA FOR CUTTING TO SIZE - A surgical apparatus includes a seal anchor member including a compressible material. The seal anchor member may be adapted to transition between a first condition for insertion of at least a portion of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and a second condition to facilitate a securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract and in substantial sealed relation with tissue surfaces defining a tissue tract. The seal anchor member may define at least one port extending between the proximal and distal ends, the at least one port being adapted for the reception of an object whereby compressible material defining the at least one port is adapted to deform to establish a substantial scaled relation with the object. The seal anchor member may include indicia that indicates to a user a location at which the member may be cut to reduce the size of the member. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226226 | APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN ELECTROSURGICAL PROCEDURE - A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing having a shaft. An end effector assembly is operatively connected to a distal end of the shaft and has a pair of first and second jaw members one of which is movable with respect to the other. A heat activated drive assembly operably couples to an actuation mechanism that is operably associated with the forceps and configured to supply thermal energy to the heat activated drive assembly. The heat activated drive assembly operably coupled to movable jaw member and configured to impart movement of the movable jaw member when the actuation mechanism is activated. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226230 | SURGICAL FASTENERS COATED WITH WOUND TREATMENT MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to surgical fasteners and more particularly to surgical fasteners coated with wound treatment materials. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical fastener for use in combination with a surgical fastener applying apparatus is provided. The surgical fastener includes a pair of legs; a crown interconnecting the pair of legs; and a wound treatment material coating at least a portion of the legs and crown. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226276 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LUMINAL STENTING - A stent delivery system, a core assembly, and methods of operating the same are provided. The delivery system can comprise a catheter and the core assembly. The core assembly can comprise a constraining member, protruding member, a core member, and a stent extending along the core member. The tubular constraining member can be spaced apart from the core member and define a capture area. The protruding member can be disposed along the core member at least partially distal of the capture area. The stent can have a first portion disposed within the capture area and a second portion, distal to the first portion, extending across or over an outer surface of the protruding member so that the protruding member and the constraining member cooperate to inhibit expansion of the first portion of the stent. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130270137 | HARDPACK NEEDLE PACKAGE LASER HEAT SEAL - Hardpack devices including a cartridge and a cap are useful for protecting sterile medical instruments. The cartridge includes a body having an open end and a closed end, and defines an internal cavity. The cap is adapted for placement over the open end of the body for enclosing the internal cavity of the cartridge. A laser heat seal mark is scored at the interface between the cartridge and the cap to seal the device. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270321 | SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS WITH POWERED ARTICULATION - The surgical stapling apparatus includes a handle assembly, an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly, and an articulation mechanism for articulating a tool assembly. The articulation mechanism includes a first gear rotatably mounted on a transmission shaft and configured to engage a second gear, a clutch interconnecting the second gear and a main shaft; and a yoke shaft coupled to the main shaft and adapted to linearly advance a J-channel, the J-channel operatively connected to an articulation link. A motor assembly may rotate the transmission shaft of the articulation mechanism. Alternatively, the articulation mechanism may include an articulation knob. Users may manually rotate the articulation knob to articulate the tool assembly of the surgical stapling apparatus. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130289576 | LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT AND TROCAR SYSTEM AND RELATED SURGICAL METHOD - Laparoscopic instruments and cannulas are provided for performing laparoscopic procedures entirely through the umbilicus. Generally S-shaped laparoscopic instruments placed through the C-shaped trocar sleeves or through the cannula and instrument holder unit provide markedly improved degrees of instruments' freedom during trans-umbilical laparoscopic procedures. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130296752 | Pneumatic Compression Garment with Noise Attenuation - A compression garment for applying compression to a part of a wearer's body includes a flexible member, an inflatable bladder defining an inflatable chamber, and a port for communication between a source of pressurized air and the inflatable chamber. The garment also incorporates noise attenuation. The noise attenuation can include noise attenuating members on an air impingement surface of the inflatable bladder. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130296901 | DEBULKING CATHETER - A catheter includes a rotatable cutter in a catheter body adjacent a window and operatively connected to a rotatable shaft for rotation therewith. The rotatable cutter includes a proximally-facing cutting edge. The rotatable cutter is selectively positionable to a cutting position in which the rotatable cutter extends partially outside the window to expose the cutting edge such that the catheter can be moved proximally within the body lumen as the rotatable cutter is rotating to remove tissue from the lumen and direct the removed tissue through the window and into a removed-tissue lumen. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130299550 | TISSUE STOP FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument including a handle assembly, an elongate portion, a pair of opposed jaw members and a tissue stop is disclosed. The elongate portion extends distally from the handle assembly, and the pair of opposed jaw members extend distally from the elongate portion. The pair of opposed jaw members include first and second jaw members. The tissue stop cammingly engaged with the first jaw member and is movable between a first position where at least a portion of a stopping portion of the tissue stop is disposed between a tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member and a tissue-contacting surface of the second jaw member and a second position where the portion of the stopping portion is between the tissue-contacting surface of the first jaw member and a lower surface of the first jaw member. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130303864 | CLIP-STYLE MEDICAL SENSOR AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - A clip-style pulse sensor may be adapted to apply limited, even pressure to a patient's tissue. A clip-style sensor is provided that reduces motion artifacts by exerting limited, uniform pressure to the patient tissue to reduce tissue exsanguination. Further, such a sensor provides a secure fit while avoiding discomfort for the wearer. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130331752 | Tubeless Compression Device - A compression device for applying compression to a body part of a wearer has an inflatable bladder defined by first and second bladder layers and a bladder sealing line securing the first and second bladder layers to one another. A conduit is defined by spaced apart, generally opposing conduit sealing lines securing the first and second bladder layers to one another and portions of the first and second bladder layers between the conduit lines. The conduit is fluidly connected to the inflatable bladder for delivering pressurized air to the inflatable bladder. Tubing is not needed for connection to the compression device. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130331883 | IMPLANT INCLUDING A COIL AND A STRETCH-RESISTANT MEMBER - This invention is directed to implantable coils and, more particularly, to a coil implant having a stretch-resistant member internal to the coil. The implant of the invention is able to freely articulate and torque prior to delivery. Once delivered, the implant is no longer stretch resistant and is therefore able to substantially conform to the vascular site. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140012245 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COAGULATING AND/OR CONSTRICTING HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - An energy delivering probe is used for thermally coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures (HAS) including, but not limited to, blood vessels such as perforator veins. The probe includes a shaft and an energy source. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140020682 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE WITH DEDICATED EVACUATION PORT - Various embodiments of a tracheal tube capable of suctioning accumulated mucus secretions from the airway of intubated patients are provided. Disclosed embodiments include a variety of endotracheal tubes with integral suction lumens terminating in ports optimally located at the distal end of the endotracheal tubes between a Murphy's Eye and a cuff. During intubation, the foregoing features, among others, of the tracheal tube may have the effect of preventing bacterial colonization of the respiratory airway and the subsequent development of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in the lungs. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140024985 | COMPRESSION GARMENT ASSEMBLY - A compression garment assembly comprises a compression garment adapted for placement on a body part in a self-retaining configuration and for removal from the body part. The compression garment has at least one inflatable bladder for applying compression to the body part. A portable controller unit is adapted for fluid connection to the inflatable bladder and is configured for cyclically inflating the bladder. The compression garment and portable controller unit are configured so that the portable controller unit must be disconnected from the compression garment before the compression garment can be removed from the body part. Loss of the portable controller unit by, for example, accidental disposal with the compression garment is thus prevented. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140025019 | CATHETER WITH VALVE - A catheter including one or more bidirectional valves is provided. The catheter includes a tubular body having proximal and distal ends, and inner and outer surfaces, and at least one valve formed near the distal end of the tubular body. The valve includes a deformation portion that defines a slit that is openable and closable. The openable/closable slit communicates from the inner surface to the outer surface of the tubular body, wherein the distance between the inner surface and the outer surface of the tubular body progressively becomes thinner approaching the openable/closable slit within the deformation portion. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140025072 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COAGULATING AND/OR CONSTRICTING HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES - An energy delivering probe is used for thermally coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures (HAS) including, but not limited to, blood vessels such as perforator veins. The probe includes a shaft and at least two electrodes where at least one of the electrodes has a generally spherical or toroidal geometry. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140027041 | Method for Making a Multi-Lumen Catheter Having a Separated Tip Secton - The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing a catheter wherein a dual lumen catheter body and at least one distal tip member are separately formed and the at least one distal tip member is subsequently assembled to the dual lumen catheter body. The components may be assembled using a heating process or, alternatively, using adhesives. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140039541 | DOUBLE ENDED INTRAVASCULAR MEDICAL DEVICE - An intravascular medical device including an elongated member configured to be advanced along a vascular path of a patient, the elongated member having opposite first and second ends, the first end and second ends both being adapted for intravascular insertion, and the first end having a different structure than the second end. The elongated member has sufficient flexibility to be advanced through a human vasculature. Preferably, the first and second ends are adapted to have different operating characteristics. Depending on the operating characteristics needed for a particular procedure, a physician can insert either the first end portion or the second end portion of the elongated member into the patient's vasculature. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140046354 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device includes a first jaw and a second jaw moveable relative to the first jaw between a first position, in which the first and second jaws are aligned within a plane, and a second position, in which the second jaw is in non-parallel correspondence to the plane. The surgical device may include a surgical member, e.g., a cutting and/or stapling element, disposed within the first jaw, and a second driver configured to cause relative movement of the surgical member in a direction parallel to the plane. The first and second jaws may include a camming arrangement that is configured to move the second jaw between the first and second positions. The camming arrangement may include a channel disposed along at least a portion of one or both of the first and second jaws, a ball bearing disposed within the channel. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140052230 | IMPLANTS HAVING HIGH FATIGUE RESISTANCE, IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE - According to one aspect of the present invention, a fatigue resistant stent includes a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, and a sidewall therebetween and having apertures extending through the sidewall. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140058373 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TREATING ABNORMAL TISSUE IN THE HUMAN ESOPHAGUS - An ablation catheter system and method of use is provided to endoscopically access portions of the human esophagus experiencing undesired growth of columnar epithelium. The ablation catheter system and method includes controlled depth of ablation features and use of either radio frequency spectrum, non-ionizing ultraviolet radiation, warm fluid or microwave radiation, which may also be accompanied by improved sensitizer agents. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140074149 | FLEXIBLE VASCULAR OCCLUDING DEVICE - A vascular occluding device for modifying blood flow in a vessel, while maintaining blood flow to the surrounding tissue. The occluding device includes a flexible, easily compressible and bendable occluding device that is particularly suited for treating aneurysms in the brain. The neurovascular occluding device can be deployed using a micro-catheter. The occluding device can be formed by braiding wires in a helical fashion and can have varying lattice densities along the length of the occluding device. The occluding device could also have different lattice densities for surfaces on the same radial plane. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140081200 | DIALYSIS CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes an elongated main body defining two or more longitudinal lumens including distally positioned openings. One or more side-ports are defined in the main body communicating with at least one of the two or more longitudinal lumens. The catheter assembly also includes an inflatable balloon disposed around a portion of the main body. The inflatable balloon includes a distal end disposed substantially adjacent to a proximal side of one or more side-ports. The inflatable balloon in the inflated state is adapted to extend at partially over the one or more side-ports. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140091494 | TWO-PIECE VIAL TRANSFER NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a vial transfer needle assembly including a first molding member and a second molding member. The first molding member includes a hub portion that has a proximal piercing tip and a distal portion. The hub portion defines a lumen that passes therethrough. The second molding member includes a central housing, a proximal skirt, and a distal skirt. The second molding portion is molded at least partially about the first molding portion to form a monolithic structure. The piercing tip is positioned to extend into a first cavity that is defined by the proximal skirt. The distal portion of the first molding member is positioned to extend through a second cavity that is defined by the skirt. The distal skirt is dimensioned to receive a medical device. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094727 | COMPRESSION DEVICE PUMPING - A compression device includes a compression garment positionable on the limb of the wearer and having an inflatable bladder for providing compression treatment to the limb. A pump assembly is supported by the compression garment. The pump assembly is in fluid communication with the bladder for pressurized fluid delivery. The pump assembly includes at least first and second pumps. Passaging connects each of the first and second pumps for fluid communication with the inflatable bladder. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094833 | OCCLUSION TREATMENT SYSTEM - An occlusion treatment devices and methods are disclosed for treating a body lumen that is at least partially blocked by an occlusion. The occlusion treatment device includes an outer catheter with at least one expandable member, and an inner catheter with a cutting tip to debulk the occlusion. The inner catheter is axially movable through the outer catheter for repositioning between a retracted position, wherein the cutting tip is disposed within a passageway defined by outer catheter, and an advanced position, wherein at least a portion of the cutting tip is exposed from the outer catheter. During use of the occlusion treatment device, the transverse (radial) position of the cutting tip may be altered within the body lumen such that a distance defined between the cutting tip and an inner wall of the body lumen can be controllably varied by a user during a surgical procedure. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094896 | VASCULAR STENTING FOR ANEURYSMS - Described herein are flexible implantable occluding devices that can, for example, navigate the tortuous vessels of the neurovasculature. The occluding devices can also conform to the shape of the tortuous vessels of the vasculature. In some embodiments, the occluding devices can direct blood flow within a vessel away from an aneurysm or limit blood flow to the aneurysm. Some embodiments describe methods and apparatus for adjusting, along a length of the device, the porosity of the occluding device. In some embodiments, the occluding devices allows adequate blood flow to be provided to adjacent structures such that those structures, whether they are branch vessels or oxygen-demanding tissues, are not deprived of the necessary blood flow. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140106060 | LIQUID AND LOW MELTING COATINGS FOR STENTS - Stents with coatings comprising a combination of a restenosis inhibitor comprising an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and a carrier. Also provided are methods of coating stents with a combination of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and a carrier. A preferred example of a restenosis inhibitor is cerivastatin. The stent coatings have been shown to release restenosis inhibitors in their active forms. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140107679 | METHOD FOR MANIPULATING CATHETER SHAFT - A catheter for performing a procedure at a treatment site in the lumen of a blood vessel. The catheter includes an elongate tubular shaft having a proximal bend, a distal bend and a hinge element. A distal portion of the shaft includes a window extending through the sidewall of the shaft between the hinge element and the distal end of the elongate tubular shaft. A working element is disposed within the lumen of the elongate tubular shaft and is configured for performing the procedure through the window at the treatment site. The bends and hinge element are configured to urge the window against a wall of the vessel at the treatment site. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140114342 | FLEXIBLE VASCULAR OCCLUDING DEVICE - A vascular occluding device for modifying blood flow in a vessel, while maintaining blood flow to the surrounding tissue. The occluding device includes a flexible, easily compressible and bendable occluding device that is particularly suited for treating aneurysms in the brain. The neurovascular occluding device can be deployed using a micro-catheter. The occluding device can be formed by braiding wires in a helical fashion and can have varying lattice densities along the length of the occluding device. The occluding device could also have different lattice densities for surfaces on the same radial plane. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140121745 | SYSTEMS FOR ATTAINING A PREDETERMINED POROSITY OF A VASCULAR DEVICE - A system for treating a patient is provided that includes an expandable vascular device having a body having a substantially uniform porosity that is adapted to change by adjusting an axial length of the body. The system also includes an expanding member positioned within a central lumen of the device, the expanding member configured to engage the body, as the body is radially expanded from a collapsed configuration, and to reduce a porosity of the body within a body region more than the body porosity is reduced outside the region. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140121746 | METHODS FOR ATTAINING A PREDETERMINED POROSITY OF A VASCULAR DEVICE - A method for manufacturing a vascular device that includes disposing a vascular device over an expanding member. The device includes a body having a substantially uniform porosity that is adapted to change by adjusting an axial length of the body. The method also includes adhering a portion of the body to the expanding member such that upon radial expansion of the expanding member, adherence between the body portion and the expanding member reduces a porosity of the body within the body portion more than the body porosity is reduced outside the portion. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140128820 | LOW PROFILE CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A medical catheter assembly includes a catheter hub, an elongate catheter member extending from the catheter hub and having at least one longitudinal lumen for passage of fluids, an extension tube extending from the catheter hub and defining an internal lumen in fluid communication with the at least one longitudinal lumen of the catheter member and a clamp positionable about the extension tube. The catheter hub defines a reduced profile to facilitate passage of the catheter hub through a surgical tunnel. The clamp includes first and second clamp sections and defines a longitudinal clamp axis. The clamp has a longitudinal opening for passage of the extension tube and a movable member adapted to move from a first position to a second position to substantially close the internal lumen. The first and second clamp sections are separable to facilitate transverse positioning of the clamp sections about the extension tube. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128893 | TISSUE-REMOVING CATHETER WITH ROTATABLE CUTTER - A tissue-removing catheter includes a cutting element. A radially innermost portion of the leading radial wall of a raised element of the cutting element may be spaced a radial distance from the longitudinal axis that is less than 66% of the radius of the annular cutting edge. The cutting element may be extendable through the window during operation such that as the cutting element is being rotated about its longitudinal axis, less than an entire radial portion of the leading radial wall passes through the window. A plurality of abrading members may be formed on at least the central portion of the inner surface of the cutting element to abrade hardened tissue as the cutting element is rotating about its longitudinal axis. A radially outermost portion of the leading radial edge of the raised element may be spaced apart radially from an inner surface of the cutting element. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140128905 | MULTI-PIVOT THROMBECTOMY DEVICE - A device may be used for capturing and retrieving vascular debris. The device may comprise: at least two segments radially expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state, each of the at least two segments having (a) a waist comprising a radially largest region of the segment and (b) two longitudinal ends; at least one intermediate portion, each of the at least one intermediate portion comprising a pivot that connects adjacent segments, each pivot having a diameter less than a diameter of the waist; a tether attached to a proximalmost of the at least two segments and configured to position the at least two segments; wherein each of the at least two segments comprises at least two struts that extend longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end of the segment, the at least two struts tapering from the waist radially inward toward a longitudinal axis of the device as the at least two struts approach an adjacent intermediate portion. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140135737 | DETACHABLE TIP MICROCATHETER - A microcatheter for delivering embolic agent to a vascular site is provided. The microcatheter has a biocompatible or biocompatible and biodegradable tip which can be detachably engaged to the microcatheter body by a thermoplastic sleeve. Once the embolic agent is delivered to the desired vascular site, the tip of the microcatheter is often entrapped within the mass of the liquid embolic fluid. Using the microcatheter, the clinician can retract the microcatheter at a predetermined retraction force thereby disengaging the tip from the microcatheter body allowing for easier removal of the microcatheter. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140142481 | PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH NOISE ATTENUATING MEANS - A pneumatic compression garment comprises a flexible member for placement on a limb of a human body. A bladder in the flexible member defines an inflatable chamber. The bladder has an opening through which the inflatable chamber is inflated. A port mounted on the bladder has an air inlet adapted for communication with a source of pressurized air and an air outlet in communication with the inflatable chamber via the opening in the bladder. Pressurized air is delivered from into the inflatable chamber for inflating the inflatable chamber and thereby applying a compression force to the limb when the flexible member is in place on the limb. Noise attenuating means associated with the bladder opening is provided for reducing noise from air flow through the opening into the inflatable chamber. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140194911 | CONNECTION OF A MANIPULATION MEMBER, INCLUDING A BEND WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL SURFACE CRACKS, TO AN ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTION DEVICE - A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element, an elongate manipulation member, and a joining element. The elongate element can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The hooked portion can comprise a bend. The hooked portion can have (i) no substantial surface crack at an interior region of the bend and (ii) a maximum lateral dimension that is less than 0.027 inch. The joining element can substantially permanently attach the hooked portion to the intervention element. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194919 | CONNECTION OF AN ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTION DEVICE TO A MANIPULATION MEMBER - A device for intravascular intervention can comprise an intervention element, an elongate manipulation member, and a joining element. The elongate member can comprise a hooked portion extending about a proximal portion of the intervention element. The joining element can substantially permanently attach the hooked portion to the intervention element. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140200648 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LUMINAL STENTING - Described herein are flexible implantable devices or stents that can, for example, navigate tortuous vessels of the neurovasculature. The devices can also conform to the shape of tortuous vessels of the vasculature. In some embodiments, the devices can direct blood flow within a vessel away from an aneurysm or limit blood flow to the aneurysm. Methods and structures are provided for adjusting, along a length of the device, the porosity of the device while maintaining a cross-sectional dimension. In some embodiments, a distal stent cover covers the distal end of the device and reduces friction between the stent and an inner surface of a delivery device, such as a catheter. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140257154 | Compression Garment with Perspiration Relief - A compression garment includes a bladder having an inner surface and an outer surface. Wicking material may be present to wick fluid. In another version a removable absorbent material is releasably secured to the bladder. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140257244 | FLUSHING STYLET - Systems and methods for use medical procedures including catheters and stylets are disclosed. The catheter includes a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a lumen, and the wall defining at least one side opening from the outer surface to the inner surface. The stylet includes an elongate body defining a passage and at least one aperture in fluid communication with the passage. The stylet also includes a first blocking dam secured to the elongate body proximal to the at least one aperture and a second blocking dam secured to the elongate body distal to the at least one aperture. The stylet is movable within the lumen to a position in which the first and second blocking dams are, respectively, proximal and distal to the at least one side opening of the catheter and each of the first and second blocking dams is sealingly enaged with the inner surface of the catheter such that fluid introduced into the lumen, from the passage and through the at least one aperture of the stylet, is directed through the at least one side opening of the catheter. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140276621 | FLUID DELIVERY CATHETER WITH PRESSURE-ACTUATING NEEDLE DEPLOYMENT AND RETRACTION - A fluid delivery catheter that uses micro-needles for fluid delivery though a vessel wall. The catheter may provide fluid delivery therapy for various procedures, such as, for example, delivery of tumescent fluid or renal denervation. The catheter includes an elongate member with deployable and retractable needles disposed about a distal end of the elongate member. The needles may be disposed radially about the distal end and/or along a length of the distal end. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140277005 | MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE ELONGATE TORQUE-TRANSMITTING MEMBER - The present disclosure relates to a catheter including a torque-transmitting member operatively connected to a functional element of the catheter. The torque-transmitting member may include a flexible structural core, an inner radial layer, and an outer radial layer. The structural core has a plurality of adjacent core segments that move away from one another when the torque-transmitting member is bent along an arc. The inner radial layer has an inner surface secured to the plurality of core segments such that the inner layer experiences localized tensile strain when the core segments at the outer radius of the arc are urged away from one another during bending of the torque-transmitting member. The inner radial layer may comprise an elastomer. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140277379 | Stent - A stent comprising a steal body and a plurality of cells is disclosed. The stent body defines a length. Each cell includes two structural members extending in an undulating pattern. Each structural member includes a plurality of cell segments defining a plurality of nodes therebetween. At least one node includes a non-constant radius of curvature. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140277380 | Stent - A stent comprising a stent body and a plurality of cells is disclosed. Each cell includes two structural members extending in an undulating pattern. Each structural member includes a plurality of cell segments defining a plurality of peaks and valleys therebetween. A first segment and a second segment defining a first peak, the second segment and a third segment defining a first valley, the third segment and a fourth segment defining a second peak, the fourth segment and a fifth segment defining a second valley, the fifth segment and a sixth segment defining a third peak. The first peak, the second peak and the first valley include a first radius of curvature. The third peak and the second valley include a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140303472 | Radiolucent ECG Electrode System - Disclosed is an ECG electrode lead system suitable for use during imaging procedures such as, without limitation, CT scans or MRI and methods of use. In embodiments, the system includes an ECG electrode connector formed from radiolucent materials to enhance performance during imaging procedures by reducing or eliminating shadows on imaging media. In some embodiments, the disclosed connector includes a housing having an opening configured to operably receive an electrode post of an ECG electrode pad, an electrode member having a generally semicircular contact face disposed along at least a part of the perimeter of the opening, and an engagement member having an actuation surface and an engaging face pivotable about a pivot to enable engaging face to move from a first position whereby the engaging face is closer to the contact face and a second position whereby the engaging face is further from the contact face. | 10-09-2014 |
