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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 |
20130245677 | Closure Tape Dispenser - A surgical portal apparatus includes a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end that extends along a longitudinal axis, and a surgical tape. The sleeve includes an inner wall defining an internal longitudinal passageway dimensioned for permitting passage of a surgical object therethrough and an outer wall configured for positioning against tissue. The inner and outer walls define at least a partial annular space therebetween, the annular space being in fluid communication with an opening in the outer wall. The surgical tape includes a body portion retained within the annular space of the sleeve and a leading tab extendable through the opening in the outer wall of the sleeve. The surgical tape has a first surface and a second surface, each of the first and second surfaces having at least one of tissue reactive functional groups and self-reactive functional groups. | 09-19-2013 |
20130261469 | INTEGRATED SELF-FIXATING VISUALIZATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Surgical visualization devices are provided which include a substrate having at least one imaging device and a plurality of fasteners coupled thereto for attaching the substrate to patient tissue. Systems and methods utilizing the surgical visualization devices are also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261542 | Implantable Devices Including A Film Providing Folding Characteristics - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include a film which includes predetermined folding characteristics via predetermined thicknesses along different areas of the implant. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261594 | Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And An Extendable Film - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh defining a first plane and at least one film including a first portion secured to at least a portion of the mesh and a second extendable portion unattached to the mesh. | 10-03-2013 |
20130304101 | ANASTOMOSIS SHEATH AND METHOD OF USE - The invention relates a sheath that is affixed to a body lumen, proximal to an anastomosis site. The sheath includes a sleeve defining a passage. A grasping structure is positioned distally of the distal opening of the sheath to facilitate elongation of the sleeve from a first length to a second longer length. A method for using the sheath is also disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
20140114350 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-24-2014 |
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20140163324 | SEAL ANCHOR INTRODUCER INCLUDING BIASING MEMBER - A seal anchor member has opposing ends that define a longitudinal axis. The seal anchor member is adapted to transition between an expanded condition and a compressed condition to facilitate securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract in a substantially sealed relationship. The seal anchor member includes a biasing member positioned along the longitudinal axis. The biasing member is configured and adapted to facilitate the transition between the expanded and compressed conditions. The seal anchor member further includes at least one lumen extending through the seal anchor member for slidably receiving a surgical instrument. | 06-12-2014 |
20140171745 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE INCLUDING SELECTIVELY CLOSEABLE OPENINGS - A surgical port includes a port body having a lumen extending therethrough and a plate having an opening. The port body may be made from foam. The port is configured such that rotation of the plate with respect to the port body aligns the opening and lumen defining a passage therethrough for the insertion of surgical instruments. | 06-19-2014 |
20140242024 | Hydrogel Implants with Varying Degrees of Crosslinking - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243603 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY INSERTION DEVICE - An improved access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes an inflatable port and an inflation cannula operably connected to the inflatable port to provide inflation fluid to the inflatable port. The inflatable port may be tapered in a first configuration to facilitate insertion through tissue. The inflation port defines a substantially hour-glass shape when in a second configuration to create a seal within an opening in the tissue. | 08-28-2014 |
20140248329 | Therapeutic Implant - Surgical implants of the present disclosed include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first rate and the second therapeutic agent may be released at a second rate. | 09-04-2014 |
20140323810 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE INCLUDING SELECTIVELY CLOSEABLE OPENINGS - A surgical port includes a port body having a lumen extending therethrough and a plate having an opening. The port body may be made from foam. The port is configured such that rotation of the plate with respect to the port body aligns the opening and lumen defining a passage therethrough for the insertion of surgical instruments. | 10-30-2014 |
20150024022 | HYDROGEL IMPLANTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF CROSSLINKING - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 01-22-2015 |
20150039027 | Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion including a plurality of barbed loops. The elongated body, proximal portion, and distal portion are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 02-05-2015 |
20150045625 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE INCLUDING SELECTIVELY CLOSEABLE OPENINGS - A surgical port includes a port body having a lumen extending therethrough and a plate having an opening. The port body may be made from foam. The port is configured such that rotation of the plate with respect to the port body aligns the opening and lumen defining a passage therethrough for the insertion of surgical instruments. | 02-12-2015 |
20150051540 | System and Method for Satellite Drug Delivery - The present disclosure is directed to an implantable repository including a housing comprising at least one bioactive agent and at least one attachment member coupled to the housing, the at least one attachment member configured to couple the implantable repository to at least one of a medical device and a tissue surface. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051642 | Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body extending between a distal portion including a barbed loop, and a proximal portion including a blunt tip. The elongated body, proximal portion, and distal portion are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 02-19-2015 |
20150066078 | Looped Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes a barbed body in a general figure eight configuration including a first loop intersecting a second loop. The barbed body may include a third loop at a proximal end thereof, and/or a pledget at a distal end thereof. The configuration of the tissue fixation device may vary depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 03-05-2015 |
20150073445 | Implantable Porous Device Including a Film - A surgical implant includes a porous substrate defining a length along a longitudinal axis and a width along a transverse axis, and a discontinuous film disposed over a surface of the porous substrate. The discontinuous film defines a plurality of coated segments on the porous substrate that are spaced by uncoated regions of the porous substrate. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073473 | Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and including a proximal end and a distal end. At least two barbed segments diverge distally away from the distal end of the elongated body and a pledget is disposed at distal ends of the barbed segments. The elongated body, barbed segments, and pledget are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 03-12-2015 |
20150190169 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE INCLUDING SELECTIVELY CLOSEABLE OPENINGS - A surgical port includes a port body having a lumen extending therethrough and a plate having an opening. The port body may be made from foam. The port is configured such that rotation of the plate with respect to the port body aligns the opening and lumen defining a passage therethrough for the insertion of surgical instruments. | 07-09-2015 |
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20140107159 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF FORMING FILMS FOR IMPROVED DRUG DELIVERY - The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for fabricating films for the delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one polymer and at least one therapeutic agent in a composition including a decreased alcohol fraction for providing smoother films and desired release characteristics. Drug-eluting films are also disclosed. | 04-17-2014 |
20150073268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIGHT BASED LUNG VISUALIZATION - A system for light based interrogation of a lung includes a memory, an electromagnetic (EM) board, an extended working channel (EWC), an EM sensor, a light source, a light receptor and a processor. The memory stores a 3D model and a pathway plan of a luminal network and the EM board generates an EM field. The EWC navigates a luminal network of a patient toward a target in accordance with the pathway plan and the EM sensor extends distally from a distal end of the EWC and is configured to sense the EM field. The light source is located at or around the EWC and emits light, and the light receptor is located at or around the EWC and is configured to sense reflected light from airway of the luminal network. The processor converts the reflected light into light based data and identifies a type or density of tissue. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073269 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIGHT BASED LUNG VISUALIZATION - A system for light based interrogation of a lung includes a memory, an electromagnetic (EM) board, an extended working channel (EWC), an EM sensor, a light source, a light receptor and a processor. The memory stores a 3D model and a pathway plan of a luminal network and the EM board generates an EM field. The EWC navigates a luminal network of a patient toward a target in accordance with the pathway plan and the EM sensor extends distally from a distal end of the EWC and is configured to sense the EM field. The light source is located at or around the EWC and is configured to emit light, and the light receptor is located at or around the EWC and is configured to sense reflected light from airway of the luminal network. The processor converts the reflected light into light based data and identifies a type of tissue. | 03-12-2015 |
20150150596 | SINGLE INCISION SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS INCLUDING INNER MEMBER - A surgical apparatus includes a housing member and an inner member. The housing member includes an expandable material that is adapted to transition between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. In the expanded condition, an outer surface of the housing member is adapted for a substantial sealing relationship with tissue upon insertion of the housing member within the tissue for accessing an underlying tissue site. The housing member has leading and trailing ends that define a longitudinal axis. The inner member is operably associated with the housing member and includes one or more longitudinal portals extending therethrough adapted for substantially sealed reception of a surgical object. The inner member may be less compliant than the housing member. The inner member may rotate about the longitudinal axis of the housing member. | 06-04-2015 |