| COLOPLAST A/S Patent applications |
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| 20120130347 | Pump With Integrated Control Unit - A pump for use in anal irrigation includes a control unit integrated in the pump. The control unit includes a cylindrical housing element and a valve element fitted in the housing. The valve element and the housing element are adapted for rotating with respect to each other between a position allowing the pump to pump air into a balloon, a position allowing the pump to pump air into a reservoir bag and an evacuation position. The control unit is actuated by a handle attached to the rotatable valve element. The handle extends radially out from the rotatable valve element and the cylindrical housing. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120130276 | Reusable biopsy gun and a lockable biopsy needle for use therewith - The invention relates to a biopsy needle wherein the cannula and stylet may be arranged in a locked position, preventing longitudinal movement relative to each other and a reusable biopsy gun comprising means for moving the biopsy needle from its locked position to an unlocked position where the cannula and stylet may be moved in the longitudinal direction relative to each other. The invention furthermore relates to a kit comprising at least one biopsy needle and a biopsy gun as described. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120130158 | PEYRONIES TREATMENT DEVICE - A Peyronie's treatment device is described that is configured to treat an erect penis having curvature characterized by a first penis side with an unaffected length and a second penis side with an affected length that is shorter than the unaffected length. The device includes a band connected between a proximal support that is attachable to a base of a penis and a distal support that is attachable adjacent a corona of the penis. The band has an elastic material and a second material that is attached to the elastic material. The second material is provided to stop elongation of the elastic material at a length approximately equal to the affected length of the erect penis. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120123442 | ADHESIVE PATCH WITH ENZYME - An adhesive patch for the removal or thinning of keratinaceous tissue comprising a backing layer covered on one side by an adhesive layer and an enzyme material comprising salmon zonase. The enzyme material selectively attacks the keratin, but not living cells. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121919 | MEDICAL DEVICE OF POLYOLEFIN - The application discloses a method for the preparation (by extruding, injection moulding or powder coating and subsequent cross-linking by irradiation with UV or visible light) of a medical device element involving a coating composition comprising (a) hydrophilic polymer(s) and (b) low molecular weight scaffold(s) having a plurality of photo-initiator moieties covalently linked thereto and/or covalently incorporated therein, wherein the photo-initiator moieties constitute 0.01-20% by weight of the combined amount of the hydrophilic polymer(s) and the low molecular weight scaffolds. The application further discloses such extruded, injection moulded or powder coated medical devices having thereon a layer of a covalently cross-linked coating composition of a hydrophilic polymer and a low molecular weight scaffold having a plurality of residues of photo-initiator moieties. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120116335 | Urine Collection Bag - A urine collection bag ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120108896 | PUMP WITH ONE-TOUCH RELEASE - A pump that comprises a fluid reservoir, a pump bulb, a plurality of tubing, and at least one inflatable penile cylinder. The pump comprises a pump body, an inlet valve within the pump body, an exhaust valve within the pump body and in fluid communication with the inlet valve, and a deflate valve within the pump body and in fluid communication with the inlet valve and the exhaust valve. The deflate valve enables one-touch release by (i) providing a voluntarily-activated fluid bypass so that fluid from the at least one inflatable penile cylinder can return to the fluid reservoir through at least one of the plurality of tubing without sustained activation of the deflate valve, and (ii) closing upon subsequent inflation of the at least one inflatable penile cylinder when such inflation is initiated by squeezing the pump bulb so that fluid does not flow back to the fluid reservoir. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120083651 | SURGICAL IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE - A method of treating a vaginal prolapse is provided. The method includes accessing a vaginal prolapse, inserting an implant comprising a knitted mesh into a patient, and securing the knitted mesh in place such that the implant supports the pelvic floor of the patient. The knitted mesh has a mass density of less than 20 g/m | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120083649 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE - A method for treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision in a region adjacent to the urethra, and positioning a tape under the urethra through the incision such that one portion of the tape extends from under the urethra through one obturator foramen and another portion of the tape extends from under urethra through the other obturator foramen. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120041404 | ADHESIVE WAFER FOR USE IN A COLLECTING DEVICE - The current invention relates to radially divided adhesive wafers for applying to the skin of a human, and which increases the wear time of such adhesive wafers. More specifically, detailed embodiments relating to radially divided adhesive wafers for use in ostomy appliances are described. This is done by providing an adhesive wafer comprising a through-going hole for communication with a body opening and an adhesive proximal side for attachment of the wafer to the skin surrounding the body opening. The adhesive wafer comprises an inner annular adhesive layer, an outer annular adhesive layer encircling the inner annular adhesive layer, an attachment zone for attaching a collection bag, provided on the distal side of the adhesive wafer, and connection means for mechanically connecting the first annular adhesive layer to the second annular adhesive layer, wherein the connection means comprises a first and a second connection area on the distal side of the respective first and second annular adhesive layers, wherein at least one of the connection areas are arranged in a radial distance from the radial edges of the respective annular adhesive layer. By providing an adhesive wafer as described, it has been shown that the time before a leakage occurs may be increased. In many cases, the leakage is even prevented. This results in the user being able to wear the adhesive wafer for a longer period of time. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120016188 | PERISTALTICALLY INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHETIC - A penile prosthetic includes a proximal tip in communication with a reservoir, a cylinder bladder connected at a proximal end to the proximal tip and extending to a distal end, and peristaltic tubing disposed inside the cylinder bladder. The peristaltic tubing has a proximal end that communicates with the reservoir and a distal end that is open to the cylinder bladder. Peristaltic compression applied from the proximal end to the distal end of the peristaltic tubing pumps fluid from the reservoir into the cylinder bladder, | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016187 | METHOD OF TREATING ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION WITH PERISTALTICALLY INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHETIC - A method of treating erectile dysfunction includes providing a pump having a proximal tip communicating with a fluid reservoir, a bladder connected at a proximal end to the proximal tip and extending to a closed distal end, and a tube disposed in the bladder, the tube having a proximal end in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and a distal end that opens into the bladder. The method additionally includes implanting the pump into a corpora cavernosum of a penis. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20110319843 | OSTOMY APPLIANCE - An ostomy receiving bag includes front and rear walls sealed along a rim of the bag and a cover sheet attached to the bag. The bag has a lateral midline located between an upper end of the bag and a bottom end of the bag, with an inlet opening nearer to the upper end than to the bottom end of the bag. The cover sheet is attached to the upper end of the bag at the rim and covers at least part of one of the walls to form a pocket and an unattached edge between the upper end of the bag and the bottom end of the bag. A collecting volume of the bag is reduced by at least 25% when the bottom end of the bag is placed under the cover sheet to a position between the lateral midline and the upper end of the bag. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319706 | SURGICAL IMPLANT AND METHODS OF USE - A method of treating a vaginal prolapse is provided. The method includes accessing a vaginal prolapse, inserting an implant comprising a knitted mesh into a patient, and securing the knitted mesh in place such that the implant supports the pelvic floor of the patient. The knitted mesh has a mass density of less than 20 g/m | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319705 | SURGICAL IMPLANT - A surgical implant suitable for treatment of a prolapse is provided. The implant comprises a knitted mesh having a density of less than 20 g/m | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110306822 | METHOD OF TREATING INCONTINENCE - A method of treating incontinence in a patient includes implanting a support by suspending the support from a pair of connectors attached to tissue thereby supporting a urethra of the patient with an implanted support and a pair of implanted connectors. The method additionally includes evaluating the patient for incontinence post-implantation of the support, and reducing the incontinence of the patient by shortening a length of one of the pair of implanted connectors through intact skin from a location extracorporeal of the patient. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306821 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT DEVICE - An incontinence treatment device includes a urethral support and first and second connectors. The urethral support extends between a first end and a second end and has porosity that is configured to allow tissue in-growth through the urethral support. The first connector is attached to the first end of the urethral support and the second connector is attached to the second end of the urethral support. At least one of the first connector and the second connector is a cross-linked polymer connector having a glass transition temperature between 40-70 degrees Celsius. The cross-linked polymer connector has an initial length that is elongated to an implant length that is greater than the initial length. Means for heating the cross-linked polymer connector from an extracorporeal location through intact skin is provided, thereby shortening the cross-linked polymer connector. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110306820 | METHOD OF TREATING INCONTINENCE - A method of treating incontinence includes inserting a rigid implant peri-urethrally into a patient, aligning a longitudinal axis of the rigid implant substantially parallel to a urethra of the patient, and limiting mobility of the urethra with the rigid implant. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303228 | INCONTINENCE TREATMENT SYSTEM - An incontinence treatment system includes a rigid implant having an aspect ratio of greater than 5 and an insertion tool. The insertion tool includes a post fixed to a handle and a sheath disposed around the post. The sheath is axially retractable relative to the post and has a length that is greater than a length of the post. The insertion tool has a loaded state in which the sheath extends distal the post to provide a recess at a distal end of the post that is sized to receive the rigid implant. The insertion tool has a deployed state in which the sheath retracts in a proximal direction toward the handle to expose the distal end of the post and allow the post to push the rigid implant out of the recess and into tissue. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301407 | SACROCOLPOPEXY SUPPORT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION - A sacrocolpopexy support includes a body having a base and a leg extending from the base that is attachable to a cuff of a vagina, a first interconnecting member coupled to the base of the sacrocolpopexy support, and an adjustable anchor attachable to a ligament. The adjustable anchor is slidably coupled to the first interconnecting member to permit bi-directional movement along the first interconnecting member and is configured to exert a compressive force generating frictional interference with the first interconnecting member so as to inhibit the bi-directional movement of the adjustable anchor along the first interconnecting member until sufficient force is applied to overcome the frictional interference. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110297161 | SACROCOLPOPEXY SUPPORT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION - A method of treating prolapse of a vagina includes securing a base of a support to tissue by inserting an anchor into the tissue, the anchor coupled to the support via an interconnecting member, securing a leg of the support that extends from the base of the support to a cuff of the vagina, and adjusting elevation of the cuff of the vagina relative to a patient's sacrum by sliding the interconnecting member relative to the anchor. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110282136 | SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS - A system for providing support to an anatomical structure of the pelvis includes first and second soft tissue anchors, a suburethral support, an introducer, and a filament. The first soft tissue anchor has a proximal end and a distal end and includes a base having a hollow tubular structure, a plurality of barbs, and a tip. The sub-urethral support portion has first and second ends, the first and second soft tissue anchors extending from the first and second ends of the sub-urethral support portion. The introducer has an elongate shaft and a handle, the elongate shaft having a proximal end at the handle and a distal end with an aperture extending through the distal end. The filament extends through the hollow tubular section of the first soft tissue anchor and through the aperture in the distal end of introducer. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110257615 | URISHEATH WITH MOULDED UNROLLING STRIP - The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection moulding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection moulding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection moulding. The injection moulding takes place in an injection moulding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110251542 | PERMEABLE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive, hot melt processable adhesive composition comprising a polar plasticising oil, a polar polyethylene copolymer and polyisobutylene and a layered adhesive construction and a medical device comprising the adhesive composition according to the invention. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110251300 | SOFT SHAPEABLE ADHESIVE PASTE - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive paste composition for skin application. The paste comprises 10-50% (w/w) based on the total paste formulation of a blend of polar polyethylene copolymer(s) and polar oil. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110245789 | Ostomy appliance with a release liner having a predefined folding line - An ostomy appliance for attachment to the stoma body comprising an adhesive wafer and a collecting pouch attachable to an adhesive wafer, the wafer comprises a backing layer and a skin-facing adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive skin-facing surface of the wafer is provided with a release liner covering the skin-facing surface of the adhesive layer, the release liner comprising at least a first part and a second part, the first and the second part being interconnected along a predefined folding line and wherein both the first and the second part of the release liner is in contact with the adhesive. The construction facilitates stepwise application. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110245594 | INCONTINENCE IMPLANT WITH SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS AND LENGTH NOT ALLOWING ABDOMINAL WALL PENETRATION - A surgical implant for treating female urinary incontinence comprises a suburethral support and first and second polymer soft tissue anchors. The suburethral support has a first end portion and a second end portion located opposite the first end portion. Each of the first and second soft tissue anchors is connected to a respective one of the first and second opposite end portions of the suburethral support. The first and second anchors are configured to penetrate and retain in soft tissue. A length of the implant between the first and second soft tissue anchors is configured to allow the suburetnral support to be positioned below a urethra of a patient and to allow the anchors to be retained in soft tissue on first and second sides of the urethra without the anchors penetrating the abdominal wall. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110238095 | ABSORBABLE ANCHOR AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING MESH TO TISSUE - A method for attaching flexible material to soft tissue in a patient's body includes providing a soft tissue anchor formed from absorbable material. The anchor includes a central portion having proximal and distal ends, one or more tissue engaging members extending from the central portion, and a bore extending through the central portion between the proximal and distal ends. An introducer tool is provided and engaged with the soft tissue anchor, including inserting an elongated body of the introducer tool into the bore of the tissue anchor and positioning the tool with respect to the anchor with the point of the tool body extending beyond the distal end of the anchor central portion. After insertion, the soft tissue anchor is released from the introducer tool and the introducer tool is removed from the patient, including retracting the point of the tool body through the central portion of the anchor. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237879 | PELVIC IMPLANT WITH FIBROUS ANCHOR - A surgical implant for supporting pelvic anatomy includes a first fixing zone, a second fixing zone, and a supporting zone. The first fixing zone has a retaining portion that is absorbable and formed of a fiber entanglement and a mesh for anchoring the first fixing zone in soft tissues in a space defined by a pelvis. The second fixing zone has a retaining portion that is absorbable and formed of a fiber entanglement and a mesh for anchoring the second fixing zone in soft tissues in a space defined by a pelvis. The supporting zone is formed of a mesh and is interposed between the first and second fixing zones. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237878 | PELVIC IMPLANT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH EXPANDABLE ANCHORS - An implant for supporting pelvic anatomy includes a first soft tissue anchor, a second soft tissue anchor, and a support portion. The first and second soft tissue anchors each include a central portion and a plurality of projections biased radially from the central portion of the soft tissue anchors, respectively. The implant is configured for selective adjustment of an effective length of the implant between the first and second soft tissue anchors. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237877 | PELVIC IMPLANT WITH SUSPENDING SYSTEM - A method of providing support to an anatomical structure of the pelvis includes inserting a first suspending member into a pelvic space on a first side of a urethra of a patient, the first suspending member being slidably received through a first end of a support. A second suspending member is inserted into a pelvic space on a second side of the urethra of the patient, the second suspending member being slidably received through a second end of the support. A position of the support under the urethra of the patient is adjusted by tensioning the first suspending member. The first suspending member is pulled through the first end of the support. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237876 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING WITH AN ANCHOR INTRODUCER CHANNEL - A method for supporting the urethra of a patient to treat urinary incontinence includes introducing a surgical implant through an incision in an upper wall of the patient's vagina. The surgical implant includes a suburethral support, first and second soft tissue anchors connected to the suburethral support, and a flexible filamentary member extending between a proximal end of the first soft tissue anchor and a first end of the suburethral support. The first and second soft tissue anchors are inserted into soft tissue without penetrating the abdominal wall. The method also includes adjusting a position of the suburethral support below the patient's urethra and manipulating the filamentary member to connect the proximal end of the first anchor to the first end of the suburethral support with the support at the adjusted position. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237875 | SURGICAL IMPLANT WITH ANCHOR INTRODUCER CHANNEL - A surgical implant for treating female urinary incontinence includes a suburethral support, first and second soft tissue anchors, and an elongated member. The first and second soft tissue anchors are connected to first and second opposite ends of the suburethral support, each anchor having a central portion, a proximal end, and a tip on a distal end of the anchor, and a plurality of projections extending from the central portion at longitudinally spaced locations along a length extending between the proximal and distal ends of the central portion. The elongated member extends between the proximal end of the first soft tissue anchor and the first end of the suburethral support to connect the anchor to the support and enable the position of the anchor with respect to the support to be adjusted. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237874 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE - A method of treating urinary incontinence, the method including introducing a surgical implant through an incision made on an upper wall of a patient's vagina. The surgical implant includes a suburethral support, first and second suspending members, and first and second polymer tissue anchors. Each tissue anchor is coupled with a respective one of the first and second suspending members, wherein a distance between the suburethral support and the second anchor is adjustable. The first tissue anchor is inserted into tissue on a first side of a urethra of the patient without penetrating an abdominal wall. A position of the suburethral support is adjusted relative to the patient's urethra by pulling the second suspending member through the patient's vagina to adjust the distance between the suburethral support and the second anchor. And the distance between the suburethral support and the second anchor is fixed. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237873 | PELVIC IMPLANT WITH SELECTIVE LOCKING ANCHOR - A surgical implant for supporting pelvic anatomy includes a first suspending member, a second suspending member, a first anchor, a second anchor, and a suburethral sling. The first and second suspending members have proximal and distal portions. The first anchor is connected to the distal portion of the first suspending member and the second anchor is connected to the distal portion of the second suspending member. The suburethral sling is configured to support a urethra of a patient and includes a first coupling mechanism configured to receive the proximal portion of the first suspending member and to releasably secure the proximal portion of the first suspending member to the suburethral sling. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237870 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING AN ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE - A method of treating urinary incontinence of a patient by introducing a surgical implant through a vaginal incision. The surgical implant includes a suburethral support having first and second suspending members and first and second tissue anchors. The width of each suspending member is less than the width of the suburethral support. Each tissue anchor has a conical tip and is coupled with a respective one of the first and second suspending members. The first and second tissue anchors are inserted into tissue on first and second sides, respectively, of a urethra of the patient without penetrating an abdominal wall. A position of the suburethral support relative to the patient's urethra is adjusted, including pulling the second suspending member through the patient's vagina to adjust the distance between the suburethral support and the second anchor, after which the distance between the suburethral support and the second anchor is fixed. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237869 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE - A surgical implant for treating female urinary incontinence. The implant comprises an elongate polymer material suburethral support having a length and a width, first and second elongate and porous polymer material suspending members having a length and a width extending from opposite ends of the suburethral support, and first and second polymer tissue anchors having conical tips and wings on the first and second suspending members. The width of the suspending members is less than the width of the suburethral support. The length of the second suspending member between the suburethral support and the second anchor is adjustable. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237868 | METHOD FOR FIBROUS ANCHORING OF A PELVIC SUPPORT - A method for supporting a urethra of a patient includes making an incision on an upper wall of a vagina of the patient and inserting a first end of a surgical implant through the incision and on a first side of a urethra of the patient. The first end of the surgical implant has a first fixing zone with a retaining portion that is formed of a fiber entanglement and a mesh. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237867 | SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCING A PELVIC IMPLANT - A system for supporting an anatomical structure of the pelvis includes a surgical implant for providing support to the anatomical structure of the pelvis. The surgical implant includes a first tissue anchor including a plurality of projections adapted for tissue fixation, a second tissue anchor including a plurality of projections adapted for tissue fixation, and a sub-urethral support having first and second ends, the first and second tissue anchors extending from the first and second ends of the sub-urethral support. The system also includes an introducer for delivering the first tissue anchor to a desired anchoring site of the pelvis. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237866 | METHOD FOR SUPPORTING PELVIC ANATOMY - A method for providing support to an anatomical structure of the pelvis includes making a vaginal incision for securing a support portion under a urethra of a patient, passing a narrowed portion of an introducer through an introducer aperture of a first soft tissue anchor, seating the first soft tissue anchor on the introducer, and inserting a second soft tissue anchor through the vaginal incision and pressing the second soft tissue anchor into tissue on a second side of the urethra such that a support portion is suspended from the first and second soft tissue anchors under the urethra without the first and second soft tissue anchors penetrating an abdominal wall of the patient. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237865 | SLING WITH SUPPORT AND SUSPENDING MEMBERS FORMED FROM SAME POLYMER - A sling for treating urinary incontinence includes a suburethral support and first and second elongated suspending members. The suburethral support has opposite ends, is formed from a polymer and has first physical properties including a density, a length and a width. The first and second suspending members are formed from the same polymer as the suburethral support and have second physical properties including a density, a length and a width. The density of the suspending members is different than the density of the suburethral support. The first and second suspending members are each formed separately from and attached to one of the opposite ends of the suburethral support. The length of each of the suspending members is greater than the length of the suburethral support, and the width of each of the suspending members is less than the width of the suburethral support. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110230709 | PASS THROUGH INTRODUCER AND SLING - A system for providing support to an anatomical structure of the pelvis includes a surgical implant and an introducer. The surgical implant includes first and second soft tissue anchors and a support. The first soft tissue anchor has a proximal end and a distal end and an introducer channel extending through the first soft tissue anchor from the proximal end to the distal end. The support has first and second ends, where the first soft tissue anchor is connected to the first end and the second soft tissue anchor to the second end. The introducer has a shaft and a handle, the shaft having a proximal end at the handle and a distal end, the distal end configured to be inserted through the introducer aperture of the first soft tissue anchor such that the distal end of the shaft protrudes from the distal end of the first soft tissue anchor. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230708 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR PELVIC ANATOMY - A surgical system includes an implant for supporting pelvic anatomy. The implant includes a first suspending member, a second suspending member, and a support portion. The first and second suspending members are formed as flexible strips that extend from proximal to distal ends, the distal ends including first and second anchor portions, respectively, for anchoring to soft tissue in a space defined by a pelvis. The support portion is formed as a flexible strip that extends from a first end to a second end, the support portion having a first opening toward the first end of the support portion, the first opening slidably receiving the proximal end of the first suspending member such that a length of the first suspending member between the first anchor portion and the first end of the support portion is adjustable. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110230705 | METHOD FOR SOFT TISSUE ANCHORING WITH INTRODUCER - A method of providing support to an anatomical structure of the pelvis includes making a vaginal incision for providing access for placement of a mesh support device below a urethra of a patient without penetrating an abdominal wall of the patient. The mesh support device includes a sling portion and first and second soft tissues connected to first and second ends of the sling portion. The mesh support device is delivered through the vaginal incision using an introducer including a curved elongate shaft having a distal portion and a proximal portion connected to a handle. A suture is passed through a hollow tubular section of the first soft tissue anchor. The suture passed through an aperture in a distal end of the introducer and the introducer is advanced over the suture until the first soft tissue anchor is located at the distal end of the introducer. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110224698 | IMPLANTABLE SUPPORT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY - An attachment assembly configured to secure an implantable support within a patient includes a length of suture, an anchor, a capsule, and a clasp. The suture has a leading end half terminating in a leading end and a trailing end half terminating in a trailing end. The anchor is coupled to the trailing end half of the length of the suture. The capsule is attached to the leading end of the suture and has a through-bore extending longitudinally through the capsule. The clasp is attached to the trailing end of the suture, the clasp attachable to the implantable support. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110224697 | IMPLANTABLE SUPPORT ATTACHMENT SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY - A method of intracorporcally suturing a patient includes engaging tissue with a suturing head retaining a needle, forming an opening in the tissue with the needle, and pushing the needle into a through-bore formed in a capsule that is attached to a leading end of a suture and pulling the capsule and the leading end of a suture through the opening. The method additionally includes securing a clasp attached to a trailing end of the suture to an implantable support, and pulling on the suture and implanting the support inside the patient. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110224653 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC DEVICE - A telescopic device comprising a first tubular element and an extension member displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element, between at least, a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, where the first tubular element comprises a first coupling means and the extension member comprises a second coupling means, and in a second axial position where the first and second coupling means cooperate with each other for limiting the displacement of said extension member in at least one longitudinal direction, where the first and/or the second coupling means are provided with at least one protrusion in a radial direction of a longitudinal axis of the first tubular element and/or the extension member. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110218507 | TO CONTROL BENDING IN A SKIN PLATE FOR USE IN AN OSTOMY APPLIANCE - The present invention relates to a convex shell ( | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110213343 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly is provided. The catheter assembly includes a urinary catheter adapted for insertion into a urethra and a catheter package sized to receive the urinary catheter. The urinary catheter is configured to project from the catheter package to accommodate insertion into the urethra. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110213318 | Intermittent catheter having a stiff distal section and method of manufacturing such - In the following there is disclosed a catheter for voiding a cavity in the human body. The catheter comprises a first tubular catheter part extending longitudinally between a proximal end provided with at least one inlet, and a distal end provided with at least one outlet and a second tubular catheter part extending longitudinally between a proximal end provided with one opening and a distal end provided with a second opening. The catheter further comprises that the first tubular catheter part is longer than the second tubular catheter part; that the second tubular catheter part is arranged on the first tubular catheter at the distal end; and that the first tubular catheter part and the second tubular catheter part are permanently displaceable fixed relative to each other. This provides a catheter which has distal end which is more stable than conventional intermittent catheters and thus is easier to insert with a reduced risk that the catheter bends or kinks during catherisation. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110203466 | Device for Recording and Transferring a Contour - The invention relates to a device for recording and transferring the contours of a wound or opening in tissue of a human being comprising a transparent polymer sheet having a first and a second surface, wherein the first surface faces the wound or opening and the second surface comprises a central portion and an edge portion wherein the edge portion is provided with an adhesive layer. The device is placed over the wound or opening and the contours are traced on the central portion of the device, then the device is reversed and transferred to an appliance, and an aperture is cut from the traced contours. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110201872 | IMPLANT FOR TREATMENT OF VAGINAL AND/OR UTERINE PROLAPSE - An implant suitable for treatment of treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse and/or pelvic floor reconstruction. The implant comprises a vaginal support member substantially sized or shaped to the portion of the vaginal wall to be supported and at least two extension portions projecting from the support member, wherein at least one extension portion has fixation means for anchoring the extension portion into pelvic paravaginal fibro-fatty issue without being faxed into defined structural tissues. A method of treating treatment of vaginal and/or uterine prolapse and/or pelvic floor reconstruction using the implant is also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110196386 | 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. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110190678 | DRESSING PRODUCT - A dressing product comprises a dressing sheet ( | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190577 | INFLATABLE PENILE IMPLANT - A body implantable penile prosthetic assembly includes a pump and a release mechanism. The pump is connectable to a pressure reservoir and a penile implant, where the pressure reservoir contains a pressurized liquid at a first pressure when implanted. The release mechanism is connectable between the pressure reservoir and the penile implant and is configured to release the pressurized liquid from the pressure reservoir to inflate the penile implant to a second pressure that is less than the first pressure. The pump is operable to transfer the pressurized liquid from the penile implant to the pressure reservoir to deflate the penile implant, and pressurize the pressurized liquid in the pressure reservoir from the second pressure to at least the first pressure. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190576 | INFLATABLE PENILE IMPLANT - A method of providing a user with a body implantable penile prosthetic includes providing a pump attachable to a pressure reservoir and a penile implant; pressurizing liquid in the pressure reservoir; configuring the pressure reservoir to release the pressurized liquid from the pressure reservoir to the penile implant at a first pressure for inflating the penile implant to an erect state; and pumping the pressurized liquid from the penile implant to the pressure reservoir and pressurizing the pressurized liquid to a second pressure greater than the first pressure. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190573 | BODY IMPLANTABLE FABRIC HAVING CLOSED LOOP KNIT - A body implantable fabric includes an organ support device separated from a knit material and has a filament forming a chain of loops that extend along a length of the knit material. The chain of loops are coupled together by having each loop suspended by a neighboring loop, and at least one loop in the chain of loops having the filament tied around that one loop to form a closed loop. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190571 | METHOD OF SUPPORTING PELVIC ORGANS - A method of supporting pelvic organs in a patient includes forming a tissue incision providing access to the pelvic organs in the patient; inserting a knit material into the tissue incision; and supporting at least one of the pelvic organs in the patient with the knit material. The knit material has a filament knitted into a chain of loops that are coupled together by having each loop suspended by a neighboring loop, and at least one loop in the chain of loops having the filament tied around said one loop to form a closed loop. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110184346 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM - An irrigation system includes a control unit and a pump integrated with the control unit. The control unit includes an adjustment knob attached to a major surface of the control unit, a first conduit extending from a side of the control unit to a reservoir that is configured to contain a volume of irrigation liquid, and a second conduit extending from the side of the control unit to an anal probe that is inflatable for fixation of the anal probe within a user. The adjustment knob has a first setting that is selectable to inflate a cuff of the anal probe and a second setting that is selectable to allow the pump to pump gas into the reservoir and thereby transfer the irrigation liquid from the reservoir through the inflated anal probe. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110178365 | SURGICAL SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING PELVIC ANATOMY - The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra, the implant comprising a suburethral support suspended between two soft tissue anchors that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the suburethral support. The soft tissue anchors retain each anchor in soft tissue, suspending each side of the suburethral support. The suburethral support passes under the urethra to support the urethra. The implant has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110166590 | INSTRUMENT WITH EXPANDABLE MEMBER CONFIGURED TO PREPARE A PENIS FOR IMPLANTATION OF A PENILE PROSTHETIC - An instrument configured to prepare a penis for implantation of a penile prosthetic includes a rigid shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end that is insertable into the penis, and an expandable member coupled to a distal end portion of the shaft. The expandable member is movable between a first position having a first diameter that is substantially equal to a diameter of the rigid shaft and a second position having a second diameter that is larger than the diameter of the rigid shaft and configured to dilate tissue of the penis. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110166589 | INSTRUMENT WITH EXPANDABLE MEMBER CONFIGURED TO PREPARE A PENIS FOR IMPLANTATION OF A PENILE PROSTHETIC - A method of preparing an opening formed in a penis for reception of a penile prosthetic includes measuring a length of the opening formed in the penis with a shaft of an instrument; aspirating a fluid through an orifice formed in a distal end of the shaft; expanding, with the fluid, a balloon that is attached to the shaft; and dilating a diameter of the opening formed in the penis with the expanded balloon. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110147238 | URINARY CATHETER ASSEMBLY ALLOWING FOR NON-CONTAMINATED INSERTION OF THE CATHETER INTO A URINARY CANAL - A catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of the catheter into the urinary canal. The catheter assembly includes a urinary catheter, a catheter package and a sealing member. The urinary catheter defines a conduit and has a proximal end adapted for insertion into the urinary canal and an opposite distal end. The catheter package has a hose with a cavity for accommodation of the catheter, and a catheter outlet adapted to dismantle the proximal end of the catheter from the catheter package. The sealing member is adapted to provide a substantially liquid-tight seal between the catheter package and the urinary catheter while the catheter is being dismantled. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110144428 | INSTRUMENT CONFIGURED TO PREPARE A PENIS FOR IMPLANTATION OF A PENILE PROSTHETIC - An instrument configured to prepare a penis for implantation of a penile prosthetic includes a shaft extending between a distal end and a proximal end, a plunger coupled to and movable relative to the shaft, and a dilation head coupled to a distal end of the plunger and disposed around an exterior'of the shaft. The dilation head is movable longitudinally along the shaft. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110144427 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PENIS FOR IMPLANTATION OF A PENILE PROSTHETIC - A method of preparing an opening formed in a penis for reception of a penile prosthetic includes measuring a length of the opening formed in the penis with a shaft of an instrument, and moving a dilation head longitudinally along the shaft of the instrument and dilating a diameter of the opening formed in the penis. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110137296 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH CATHETER HANDLE AND CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a catheter assembly comprising a catheter handle and a catheter assembly comprising a catheter element and a container for accommodation of the catheter element. In a first compact configuration the catheter element and the catheter handle are separated to reduce the length of the catheter assembly. The catheter element is in the container and the catheter handle is attached on the outside of the container assembly. The catheter handle can be detached and interlocked with the catheter element to constitute in a second configuration a catheter device. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110137273 | Fecal management system - The present invention relates to a fecal management system for collecting fecal matter from the rectum. The system comprises a first fecal receiving bag and a second fecal receiving bag having an elongated section extending in a flow direction between a second proximal opening and a reservoir section, wherein the first fecal receiving bag and the second fecal receiving bag are connectable to each other. This provides a fecal management system that is adaptable to the user; e.g. the first fecal receiving bag can be produced as a compact and portable device, which allows for the user to move around as fecal matter will be collected in the first fecal receiving bag and thereby avoiding any embarrassing accidents; and when the user lies in bed the second fecal receiving bag can be coupled to the first fecal receiving bag, which allows for additional capacity for collecting e.g. nightly stools. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110130699 | DRESSING PRODUCT - A dressing product comprises a dressing sheet ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110120892 | Blocking device - An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110118685 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A HOLLOW PRODUCT - A method and injection machine for producing a hollow product, such as a urisheath, use of the method for producing a urisheath as well as the urisheath. The machine comprises an annular cavity for receiving a silicone material. The material is injected in a cold state via a coldrun nozzle and cured by heat in the cavity. The cavity has a narrow cross-sectional area over a substantial portion of the cavity and the cavity is connected to a venting area. The cavity has an annular enlarged portion at the proximal portion of the cavity, arranged adjacent said inlet and a groove at the distal portion of the cavity. The narrow cross-sectional area has a decreasing radial dimension towards the distal portion of the cavity. The surface of the cavity is grit blasted. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118540 | PENILE PROSTHETIC WITH ANTI-AUTOINFLATION MECHANISM - A pump connected to a body implantable penile prosthesis including a reservoir maintaining a fluid volume that is transferrable into a cylinder of the penile prosthesis is described. The pump includes a pump bulb connected to a pump body that is in fluid communication with the reservoir and the cylinder; an inlet valve operable to allow a portion of the fluid volume to be drawn from the reservoir and delivered into the pump bulb; an exhaust valve operable to allow the portion of the fluid volume delivered into the pump bulb to be pumped into the cylinder; and an anti-autoinflation (AAI) valve disposed in the pump body and comprising a seal that is biased to prevent fluid flow from bypassing the pump bulb and flowing from the reservoir to the cylinder. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110114520 | Package for a urinary catheter - A package including an intermittent urinary catheter and a protective sleeve is provided. The protective sleeve is adapted to cover the surface of the catheter prior to use, thereby preventing contamination of the surface. The protective sleeve is compressed in a storage-position, and in a use-position it is extended to cover most of the insertable length of the catheter. In the compressed state, the urinary catheter may be wetted if the catheter is provided with a hydrophilic coating. The protective sleeve may be made of flexible material, which may be folded or pre-folded into a concertina-like configuration. A package which includes an intermittent urinary catheter with a protective sleeve is provided. An assembly, which includes a package with an intermittent urinary catheter, and a compartment containing a fluid medium, is provided. Finally, a method for wetting an intermittent urinary catheter including a protective sleeve is provided. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110112547 | Wire Basket Unit Having Fixing Disk Element - The invention relates to a wire basket unit with a balloon-shaped wire basket composed of several wire strands ( | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110092991 | METHOD OF FIXING A SUTURE TO TISSUE - A method of fixing a suture to tissue of a patient includes placing an introducer onto a finger, the introducer including a zip line trailing from a proximal end of the introducer. The method additionally includes identifying a landmark with the finger, guiding a delivery device along the zip line toward the introducer, where the delivery device maintaining an anchor attached to a suture line, and ejecting the anchor from the delivery device and into the tissue of the patient. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110092987 | FINGER GUIDED SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A suture fixation system includes a suture assembly having an anchor, an introducer, and a delivery device. The introducer is attachable to a finger of a person and includes a platform attached to an exterior of the introducer and a zip line attached to the platform. The delivery device is movable along the zip line and configured to removably retain the anchor. The introducer allows the finger to identify a target landmark within a patient and the delivery device is movable along the zip line and attachable to the platform to position the anchor for insertion to the target landmark. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110092986 | FINGER GUIDED SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A suture fixation system includes a suture assembly having an anchor, an introducer, and a delivery device. The introducer is attachable to a finger of a person and includes a platform attached to an exterior of the introducer and a zip line attached to the platform. The delivery device is movable along the zip line and configured to removably retain the anchor. The introducer allows the finger to identify a target landmark within a patient and the delivery device is movable along the zip line and attachable to the platform to position the anchor for insertion to the target landmark. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110092985 | FINGER GUIDED SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A suture fixation system includes a suture assembly having an anchor, an introducer, and a delivery device. The introducer is attachable to a finger of a person and includes a platform attached to an exterior of the introducer and a zip line attached to the platform. The delivery device is movable along the zip line and configured to removably retain the anchor. The introducer allows the finger to identify a target landmark within a patient and the delivery device is movable along the zip line and attachable to the platform to position the anchor for insertion to the target landmark. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110082330 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING A FABRIC TO REPAIR A PELVIC FLOOR - A method of implanting a fabric into a body to repair a pelvic floor includes preventing wrinkle formation in the fabric with a bio-absorbable support, and implanting the bio-absorbable support and the fabric into the body. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110077457 | BODY IMPLANTABLE FABRIC - An implantable fabric includes a bio-inert portion having a first surface and an opposing second surface, with each of the first and second surfaces configured for tissue ingrowth and a bio-absorbable portion attached to the bio-inert portion in a manner that substantially prevents wrinkles on each of the first and second surfaces of the bio-inert portion. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110071346 | PENILE PROSTHESIS CAP AND ASSEMBLY - A cap configured to be attached to a cylinder of an implantable penile prosthesis includes a body section and a tip section. The body section defines a recess that is attachable to an end of the cylinder of the implantable penile prosthesis and the tip section terminates in a tip having a curved exterior surface. The tip section defines at least one slot formed therein that extends away from the body section and has a slot axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis of the cap. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110071345 | PENILE PROSTHESIS, PENILE PROSTHESIS INSERTION TOOL AND SYSTEM THEREOF - An implantable penile prosthesis system includes a penile prosthesis and an insertion tool. The penile prosthesis includes a cylinder extending between a distal tip and a proximal tip. At least one of the distal tip and the proximal tip has a pocket accessible by an opening, where the pocket is formed to extend laterally beyond a perimeter of the opening. The insertion tool extends between a distal end and a proximal end and includes an expansion mechanism coupled to the distal end. The opening in the tip(s) is sized to receive the distal end of the insertion tool and the expansion mechanism is configured to expand into the pocket to couple the insertion tool with the penile prosthesis. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110071344 | PENILE PROSTHESIS INSERTION TOOL AND SYSTEM - A method of implanting a penile prosthesis into a patient includes inserting a distal end of an insertion tool into an opening formed in a tip of the penile prosthesis, expanding a mechanism from the distal end of the insertion tool into a pocket formed in the tip of the penile prosthesis, and inserting the penile prosthesis into a corpora cavernosum of the patient with the insertion tool. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110054250 | PENILE PROSTHESIS CAP, ASSEMBLY, AND IMPLANTATION TOOL - A cap configured to be attached to a cylinder of an implantable penile prosthesis includes a body section and a tip section. The body section defines a recess that is attachable to an end of the cylinder of the implantable penile prosthesis and the tip section terminates in a tip having a curved exterior surface. The tip section defines at least one slot formed therein that extends away from the body section and has a slot axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis of the cap. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054249 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE REPAIR OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE - A system for repair of a prolapsed organ in a patient includes a support and a deployment instrument having a handle extending from a barrel and a trigger offset from the handle, the trigger is operable to advance the support out of the barrel of the deployment instrument and into the patient. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110046644 | TISSUE SUTURING METHOD - A method of suturing tissue includes engaging tissue with a suturing head, driving a needle from a proximal end portion of the suturing head through the tissue, and engaging a capsule disposed in a distal end portion of the suturing head with the needle, the capsule comprising a length of suture attached thereto. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110046642 | SUTURE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A suture assembly configured to load a suture instrument with suture includes a cap attached to an end of the suture, a suture container configured to retain a portion of the suture, and a cap retainer having a wall and a suture channel formed in the wall. The suture channel is configured to receive a length of the suture, and the wall is configured to deny passage of the cap into the suture channel and align the cap with the length of the suture for loading into the suture instrument. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110042245 | SUTURE ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM - A suture assembly configured to load a suture instrument with suture includes a cap attached to an end of the suture, a suture container configured to retain a portion of the suture, and a cap retainer having a wall and a suture channel formed in the wall. The suture channel is configured to receive a length of the suture, and the wall is configured to deny passage of the cap into the suture channel and align the cap with the length of the suture for loading into the suture instrument. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110040270 | OSTOMY APPLIANCE - An ostomy appliance body side member or an ostomy appliance comprising an adhesive wafer having a first adhesive surface for securing the appliance to the user's skin, said wafer having a second surface being covered with a carrier sheet which wafer has a hole for receiving a stoma wherein a part of the adhesive wafer surrounding the stoma shows balanced plastic and elastic properties allowing an adaptation of the size of the hole of the ostomy appliance to a stoma by enlarging the hole for accommodating the stoma by rolling up the inner rim thereof forming a torus and wherein a part of the second surface of the wafer surrounding the hole shows surface properties compatible with the first adhesive surface of the adhesive wafer locking the torus to the second surface in its rolled position by the contact between the second surface and the first adhesive surface enables a simple, safe and reliable customisation of the hole of a body side member without the use of tools and at the same time provides means for reducing the risk of causing injury to or constriction of the stoma. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110038919 | TEXTILE MATERIALS WITH ADHESIVE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - Textile materials for management of skin health complications associated with skin folds, as well as adhesives for attaching the materials to the skin of a subject. The adhesive can be supplied separately from the material, for application post-production, or can be applied to the material during production. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110034907 | Device for providing anti-reflux in a body fluid collection and/or sampling system, and method of manufacturing such a device - A body fluids drainage system includes a urinary catheter, a drainage collection bag, and a connection member connected between the urinary catheter and the drainage collection bag. The connection member houses a valve element formed from a sheet of material and projecting a coherent plane. The valve element defines a longitudinal direction extending between a connecting portion and a flap portion and a recess formed on a periphery of the valve element between the connecting portion and the flap portion. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110028781 | LOW PROFILE REAR TIP FOR INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESES - A penile prosthetic system includes a pump connected between a reservoir and an inflatable penile implant. The inflatable penile implant includes a cylinder and a distal end portion connected to a distal end of the cylinder along a major longitudinal axis of the cylinder. The distal end portion forms a fluid chamber that is in fluid communication with the cylinder, and a fluid conduit is integrally formed to communicate with the fluid chamber in the distal end portion. The fluid conduit has a minor longitudinal axis that forms an angle with the major longitudinal axis of 5 degrees or less. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110015571 | Balloon Catheter - The present invention relates to the attachment of balloon walls to catheters in order to provide a balloon catheter. In particular it relates to adhering the balloon walls to the catheters in order to optimize an even inflation of the balloon. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110000806 | PACKAGE - A package is described having two blanks of a sheet material joined along edges to form one or more enclosed compartments to retain a urinary catheter. The joined edges provide at least one peeling zone permitting separation of two foil walls. A gripping means is provided to allow a firm grip relative to the peeling zone. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100324535 | METHOD FOR ROUNDING EDGES OF OPENINGS IN A TUBULAR BODY AND A PRODUCT THEREOF. - A method for rounding at least a part of an edge of an opening in a tubular body formed of thermo-formable material, wherein a mandrel is brought into contact with the edge and the mandrel has a temperature that allows it to permanently deform the material of the tubular body and a product thereof. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100292626 | Wound Dressing - A wound dressing, said dressing comprising: | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100280491 | Irrigation system - An irrigation system for irrigation of a body cavity, the system comprising a reservoir with an inlet for pouring liquid into the reservoir, an insertion member defining an insertion end for insertion into a body cavity through a body opening of a human being, the insertion member defining at least one opening, and a liquid tube fluidly connecting the reservoir with the insertion member, wherein the reservoir comprises front and rear walls formed of flexible, non-elastic polymer material, said walls having edges sealed together, and the reservoir comprises an upper liquid chamber and a lower liquid chamber, the two chambers being separated by a first one-way valve. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280490 | Diameter-controlled Balloon Catheter - A probe for use in connection with anal irrigation is provided. The probe may be used for irrigating the rectum, the urethra, the vagina or a stoma. The probe comprises a tip part and shaft part and a balloon. The probe has two configurations, a first configuration in which the inlet to the tip channel is closed and a second configuration in which the inlet is opened. In use irrigation fluid will be pumped into the lumen and the tip part or a sleeve will move longitudinally with respect to the shaft part thereby moving the probe from a first configuration to a second configuration. Thus in use, the user pumps irrigation liquid into the probe and just continues pumping as the control of the movement in the probe provides for the inflation of the balloon to the desired degree as well as for pumping liquid into the opening to be irrigated. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100258568 | Assembly for Wetting a Medical Device - An assembly for wetting a medical device is provided. The assembly comprises a compartment for a fluid medium and a package for the medical device. The compartment and the package are separate elements, which are joined together. An outlet from the compartment is movable so as to be able to connect to an entrance to the package and hereby establish communication for the fluid. This way the medical device may be wetted. The fluid medium may contain an anti-microbial agent such as hydrogen peroxide. The medical device may be a urinary catheter. A method for manufacturing such an assembly and a method of using it is also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100252469 | Container For Medical Devices - The present invention relates to a package comprising a container defining a compartment for containing a liquid and at least partly a medical device. The compartment extends in a longitudinal direction from a bottom of the container towards an opening of the container, wherein a first section of the compartment has a cross-sectional area which is smaller than a cross-sectional area of a second section of the compartment, and where the first section is arranged between the opening and the second section. As the cross-sectional area of the first section is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second section the first section will function as a stop for the liquid in case the container is placed in a horizontal orientation. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100249752 | Pressure-controlled balloon catheter - An anal probe for use in connection with anal irrigation is provided. The probe comprises a tip part and shaft part, which may be separate from each other or one integral part. The probe is provided with retention means, which together with the tip part and the shaft part define a lumen. The probe is further provided with a pressure-sensitive valve. The probe has two configurations, a first configuration in which the inlet to the tip channel is closed and a second configuration in which the inlet is opened. The transition between the first configuration and the second configuration is controlled by the pressure-sensitive valve. During use, irrigation fluid will be pumped into the lumen and the inlet to the tip channel will be opened. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249629 | SEGMENTING A CARDIAC ACOUSTIC SIGNAL - The invention relates to segmentation of cardiac acoustic signals, such as the heart sound signal, based on statistical algorithms. A duration-dependent Hidden Markov Model is disclosed which models the shifting states of the heart, based on the cardiac acoustic signal and the time spent in the given states relating to physiological events, e.g. the various states of the heart during the heart beat cycle. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100239624 | CLEANSING LOTION WITH MOISTURISING, PROTECTING AND ODOR CONTROLLING AGENTS AND CLOTH COMPRISING SAID LOTION - The invention relates to a soothing lotion, which cleanses, moisturizes and protects the skin and controls odor from feces and urine on skin. The invention also relates to a cloth comprising said lotion. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100217214 | Arrangement for connecting fecal receiving bags together - An arrangement for connecting fecal receiving bags together is provided. The arrangement provides for a simple coupling arrangement, which provides fluid communication between the bags while preventing odor and fluid to leak form the coupling. Such a coupling arrangement between two receiving devices or bags is discreet and comfortable to wear as the coupling members follow the extent of the receiving devices. They are furthermore capable of extending parallel to the first and second plane of the receiving devices and thereby reduce the extent to which the coupling members bulge out. A method for connecting fecal receiving bags into a coupling arrangement is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100211050 | Coupling arrangement for a telescopic device - A telescopic device ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100211049 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR A TELESCOPIC DEVICE - The invention concerns a telescopic device ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100204682 | CATHETER DEVICE - A kit for preparing a medical catheter from catheter sections comprises a tubular protective member surrounding a first, proximal one of the catheter sections. The kit further comprises a joint for interconnecting the catheter sections, the joint defining a substantially liquid tight seal at one end of a substantially annular and longitudinally extending cavity provided between the proximal end portion of the first catheter section and an inner wall of the tubular protective member. Following removal of the tubular protective member, one of the catheter sections is exposed and ready for insertion into the urehtra. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204681 | Container for an anal irrigation system - The present invention relates to a container for anal irrigation. In particular it relates to a rigid container which is easy to operate and which easily is transformed from a storage configuration to a ready-to-use configuration. In one aspect the invention relates to a container for an anal irrigation system. The anal irrigation system comprises an anal probe; a reservoir for holding an irrigation liquid (e.g. water); a pump mechanism for pumping a fluid (e.g. air) into the reservoir; and a liquid tube connecting the reservoir with the anal probe. The container comprises an outer chamber wall, defining at least partly the outer dimensions of the container and an inner chamber wall arranged within the outer chamber wall, said outer chamber wall and inner chamber wall defining the reservoir. This provides a reservoir having a small surface area when filled with irrigation liquid. Thus only a low pressure is necessary to evacuate the irrigation liquid from the reservoir and out through the anal probe. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100198004 | IMPLANTABLE ANATOMICAL SUPPORT - An implantable anatomical support includes a non-rectangular support body with a plurality of arms extending from the support body; an interconnecting member that is coupled to each of the arms; and an adjustable anchor slidably coupled to at least one of the interconnecting members to permit bi-directional movement along the interconnecting member and so configured to exert a compressive force generating frictional interference between the adjustable anchor and the interconnecting member to inhibit the bi-directional movement of the adjustable anchor along the interconnecting member unless sufficient force is applied to overcome the frictional interference. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100198003 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES, TOOLS AND METHODS FOR ANATOMICAL SUPPORT - An implantable device for anatomical support includes a sling, a first interconnecting member that is coupled to the sling, and a second interconnecting member that is coupled to the sling. An adjustable anchor is slidably coupled to the first interconnecting member to permit bi-directional movement along the first interconnecting member, and configured to exert a compressive force generating frictional interference between the adjustable anchor and the first interconnecting member, to inhibit the bi-directional movement of the adjustable anchor along the first interconnecting member unless sufficient force is applied to overcome the frictional interference. Also, a fixed anchor is fixedly coupled to the second interconnecting member. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100197999 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT - A method of addressing pelvic dysfunction in a patient includes forming an incision; placing an anchor that is attached to a support member by an interconnecting member onto a distal tip of a tool; inserting the distal tip of the tool and the anchor into the incision and guiding the anchor to an obturator foramen; pushing the anchor through a membrane extending over the obturator foramen; and adjusting the support member by sliding the interconnecting member relative to the anchor. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100197998 | IMPLANT FOR THE TREATMENT OF INCONTINENCE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Implantable devices are designed to provide support to the bulbar urethral region of a patient experiencing incontinence. Surgical methods are utilized to implant the devices, and surgical tools are utilized with the surgical methods. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100191194 | Strap for Supporting a Liquid Reservoir - A reservoir bag includes at least a first compartment for containing a liquid and has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet allowing for liquid communication with the first compartment, where the liquid inlet is provided at one end of the bag and a strap is attached to the bag at a first attachment point in an area near the liquid inlet and attached to the bag at a second attachment point. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191183 | Tip for an Insertion Device - An insertion device for introduction into an opening in the body includes a tip section, a balloon section and a handling section. The balloon section has an expandable balloon-element and an inner balloon part, where the tip section, the inner balloon part and the handling section each have one or more liquid channels) in communication with each other. The inner balloon part and the handling section further have an air channel in communication with each other with an outlet in the inner balloon part. The balloon-element is radially expandable relative to the longitudinal axis of the insertion device by air/fluid injection through the air channel, and the tip section and the balloon-element are one integral element. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191038 | Devices and tools for treatment of urinary incontinence - Implantable medical devices provide support to a patient's urethra, surgical tools are utilized with the devices, and surgical methods are utilized to implant the devices in patients for treatment of urinary incontinence. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100174252 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH A PUMP - An irrigation system comprising: a reservoir with an inlet for pouring liquid into the reservoir, the inlet defining a closing means for closing the inlet; an insertion member defining an insertion end for insertion into a body cavity a human being, the insertion member defining at least one opening; and a liquid tube fluidly connecting the reservoir and having with the insertion member; wherein at least one of reservoir and the insertion member is permanently fastened to the liquid tube. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100168693 | FAECAL MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A faecal management device suitable for attachment directly to the perianal skin between the buttocks of the wearer. The device utilises an optimised adhesive wafer in order to securely attach the device to the skin of the wearer so that the device is maintained in position for the entire period of wear, including circumstances or periods of wear during which the wearer is active, i.e. not bedridden. In addition the faecal management device of the present invention has the ability for easy application of the device. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100121137 | ADAPTER FOR PENILE PROSTHESIS TIP EXTENDER - An adapter is provided for holding a rear tip extender onto the cylinder of a penile prosthesis or onto another rear tip extender. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100095509 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PENILE CYLINDER HAVING A REINFORCED TIP - An apparatus for manufacturing a penile cylinder having a reinforced tip could include a mandrel having a generally cylindrical body with a proximal end portion and an opposite tip portion. A stud could be secured to the tip portion of the mandrel, and a pre-manufactured tip could be configured to be removably secured to the stud. A method for manufacturing a penile cylinder having a reinforced tip could include steps of: providing an apparatus for manufacturing a penile cylinder having a reinforced tip; removably securing the pre-manufactured tip to the stud; dipping the mandrel, with the pre-manufactured tip, into a semi-liquid material and curing it; and removing the penile cylinder thereby created, with the pre-manufactured tip, from the mandrel. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100087792 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE DEVICE - The invention provides a switching device for an irrigation system. The switching device provides selective communication between a supply port to which a supply of fluid under pressure can be attached and a balloon port to which a fixing balloon of a catheter can be attached, and between the supply port and a port to which a liquid reservoir can be attached. By use of a selection handle, the user can deform conduits in a pre-determined sequence and thus control an irrigation procedure by opening and closing fluid flow in various conduits. The invention further provides an irrigation device incorporating the switching device and a method of controlling a fluid flow e.g. in an irrigation system. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100069709 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REINFORCEMENT OF PENILE CYLINDERS - An apparatus for reinforcement of a penile cylinder includes a fixture having a vertical axis, a horizontal axis, a cylinder tip cavity that is substantially aligned with and centered on the vertical axis, and a pin channel in the fixture that is substantially aligned with the horizontal axis. The apparatus also includes a pin that can be removably placed in the pin channel, and a means for depositing a semi-liquid material in the penile cylinder while a tip portion of the penile cylinder is in the cylinder tip cavity of the fixture. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100063436 | Individually Positionable Pump System - A pump system for use in an anal irrigation system is provided. The pump system may include a click-on mechanism or it may include a peristaltic pump. The pump system is individually positionable such that a user may decide on the optimum position of the pump system. The click-on mechanism may be provided integrated within the pump or it may be provided separate from but connected to the pump. The pump system may include a programmable pump such that it upon starting carries out a predetermined sequence. A method of providing a system for anal irrigation including an individually positionable pump is also provided. Furthermore, methods of using a pump including a click-on mechanism and a peristaltic pump are provided. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100063435 | Thin film Dressing - The invention relates to a thin film dressing having a release liner which is able to support the dressing during application. The resilience or stiffness of the release liner is higher than the resilience or stiffness of the dressing so as to enable the control of the dressing during application. The invention further relates to a method of application of the thin film dressing where a minor part of the dressing initially is applied to the skin afterwards the dressing is folded backwards so the release liner faces upwards. Finally, the remaining part of the dressing is applied by pushing the release liner forwards in a rolling motion thereby rolling the dressing onto the skin. This dressing assembly allows the dressing to be applied by using only one hand. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100063351 | SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL TREATMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE AND METHOD OF USE - A system configured to treat urinary incontinence includes an implant configured to support a urethra, a tensioning member connected to the implant, an elongated fixation member connected to the tensioning member, and an anchor connected to the elongated fixation member. The anchor includes a body extending between a penetration end and an introducer end, a cuff configured to slide relative to the body, and a plurality of expandable body segments coupled between the cuff and the penetration end. Movement of the cuff toward the penetration end radially expands the expandable body segments. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100057124 | High Aspect Ratio Surgical Anchor and Method of Use - A high aspect ratio surgical anchor comprises a body defined in part along a major longitudinal axis, a fin coupled to the body, and a channel in the body along the longitudinal axis. The channel is configured to receive and removably secure a tip of an introducer therewithin. A slot is provided through the body that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, with the slot being configured to receive and pass implantable material therethrough and to secure a portion of the implantable material therein. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056856 | METHOD FOR TREATING URINARY INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN AND IMPLANTABLE DEVICE INTENDED TO CORRECT URINARY INCONTINENCE - A method for treating urinary incontinence includes making an incision in a region adjacent to the urethra, and positioning a tape under the urethra through the incision such that one portion of the tape extends from under the urethra through one obturator foramen and another portion of the tape extends from under urethra through the other obturator foramen. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100022933 | ADHESIVE PATCH - An adhesive patch configured to attach an ostomy appliance to a patient includes a peripheral rim disposed around a central hole that is attachable to a stoma of the patient; and a band of adhesive extending from the peripheral rim to an inner border of the adhesive patch and having a pattern of curvilinear indentations extending to the peripheral rim of the patch. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20090318900 | RETENTION ELEMENT FOR TELESCOPIC DEVICE - The present invention relates to a telescopic device comprising at least two sections, wherein an extraction force is needed to extend the device from a short telescope configuration to an extended configuration and securing the sections in extended configuration; a separation force is needed to pull the at least two sections apart; retention means coupling at least one of the two sections to at least one attachment point; and the uncoupling strength of the retention means is larger than the extraction force but smaller than the separation force. This allows the telescopic device to be properly extended into its extended configuration before the retention means uncouples the telescopic device from the at least one attachment point. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090281369 | Urethral Spring, Implantation Tools, and Method of Treating Incontinence - A urethral spring comprises a spring body having a selected spring force, a first end, and a second end. The urethral spring further comprises a first urethra contacting portion at the first end of the spring body, and a second urethra contacting portion at the second end of the spring body. When the urethral spring is at rest corresponding to urethral coaptation, the spring body generally has an at rest shape. When the urethral spring is flexed corresponding to intentional voiding, the spring body generally has a flexed shape. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090270675 | LOW PROFILE REAR TIP FOR INFLATABLE PENILE PROSTHESES - A low profile rear tip for inflatable penile prostheses comprises a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion that is capable of being coupled to a cylinder of an IPP along a major longitudinal axis between the proximal end portion, the distal end portion, and the cylinder. A fluid chamber is provided in the distal end portion, in fluid communication with the cylinder. A fluid conduit is integrally formed with the distal end portion, having a minor longitudinal axis and being in fluid communication with the fluid chamber in the distal end portion, wherein an angle between the minor longitudinal axis and the major longitudinal axis does not exceed 5 degrees. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090253953 | IMPLANTABLE FLUID DEVICES - An implantable fluid device comprises a flexible fluid chamber capable of being in an inflated state and a deflated state. The chamber has a first end, a second end, and a central longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end. The chamber also has, in cross section when deflated, a plurality of alternating protrusions and intermediate portions about the central longitudinal axis. When deflated, the protrusions have a selected height and the intermediate portions have a selected depth. When inflated, the protrusions have the selected height and the intermediate portions have a selected height. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090247907 | ANATOMIC MEASUREMENT DEVICE, METHOD, AND DOCUMENTATION MEANS - An anatomic measurement device comprises a base sheet having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal base edge, a left side angle axis, and a right side angle axis. Grid markings are provided on the base sheet, corresponding to the central longitudinal axis, the left side angle axis, and the right side angle axis. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247816 | IMPLANTABLE SLING FOR THE TREATMENT OF INCONTINENCE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An implantable sling for the treatment of male or female incontinence and method of implementing the same. The sling comprises a urethral support portion and at least one anchoring portion extending therefrom. The anchoring portion is operatively positioned through the obturator foramen and about at least one ramus portion of the pelvis such that the support portion of the implant is operatively positioned at or distal to the bulbar urethra (male) or mid-urethral region (female) to treat urinary incontinence. In a preferred embodiment, the implant will have first and second anchoring portions extending from the support portion with each respective one of said anchoring portions being operative to be secured about dedicated ones of the patient's pubic ramus. The implants may further be fabricated from tissues, synthetic materials or combinations thereof. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090192479 | Collecting Bag Having Closure Provided with a Chamfer - The collecting bag is intended for human body wastes and has a bag member ( | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090149837 | Catheter Assembly - The present invention is a catheter assembly with a catheter and a package for a catheter. The package and catheter is provided with a seal restricting passage of fluid between the package and the catheter. The assembly allows the catheter to be used without complete removal from the package. During urination, the assembly prevents urine to flow from the outlet of the catheter and back through the package in a direction towards the user of the catheter. The seal allows the catheter to be dispensed from the package while the sealing is maintained and the assembly thus allows non-contaminated insertion and use of the catheter while the catheter is partly maintained in the package. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090118688 | METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PRODUCING A HOLLOW PRODUCT - A method and injection machine for producing a hollow product, such as a urisheath, use of the method for producing a urisheath as well as the urisheath. The machine comprises an annular cavity for receiving a silicone material. The material is injected in a cold state via a coldrun nozzle ( | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090048570 | EXTERNAL URINARY CATHETER - An external urinary catheter comprises a sheath portion ( | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090036873 | Device, Pump and System for Stimulating the Healing of a Wound - A device for stimulating the healing of a wound comprises a separating means having a fluid inlet and a gas outlet. The separating means may constitute a collecting container for collecting fluid pumped from the wound. A pump for applying negative pressure comprises pump head and a drive unit. The pump head is connected to the gas outlet of the separating means, and the pump head is detachably attached to the drive unit, so that in use the fluid inlet of the separating means is connected to a wound cover, e.g. via a conduit. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090018530 | URISHEATH WITH MOULDED UNROLLLING STRIP - The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection moulding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection moulding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection moulding. The injection moulding takes place in an injection moulding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath. | 01-15-2009 |
