Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
128887000 | Nonabsorbent body opening occluders, seals, or supporters (e.g., surgical or natural orifice occluders) | 17 |
20080245374 | FISTULA PLUGS HAVING INCREASED COLUMN STRENGTH AND FISTULA PLUG DELIVERY APPARATUSES AND METHODS - The present invention provides, in certain aspects, medical devices deliverable into passageways and other open spaces in the body. In one embodiment, the invention provides a fistula plug for delivery into a fistula tract. This fistula plug comprises an elongate plug body, and a removable core material that is received in the plug body and effective to increase the column strength of the plug body. The plug body may be formed with one or more of a variety of biocompatible materials including some that are naturally derived and some that are non-naturally derived. The present invention also provides apparatuses and methods for delivering these and other medical devices into the body. One such apparatus comprises a fistula plug having a plug body, and a removable delivery device received in the plug body, wherein the delivery device is effective to deliver the plug body into a fistula tract when advanced therethrough. | 10-09-2008 |
20100083972 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PROCESSING DIFFICULTIES, INTEGRATION PROBLEMS, IMBALANCES AND ABNORMAL POSTURES - Methods for diagnosis and treatment are provided for a patient having processing difficulties, integration problems, imbalances or abnormal postures. In one embodiment, a patient is identified having retinal signal problems creating at least one negative medical condition. Then, at least a portion of the patient's lacrimal drainage system is blocked or altered. Further, as a result of the diagnosis and treatment, the patient achieves improved retinal signal processing and at least one of the patient's negative medical conditions is improved. Other embodiments include using in combination the Z-Bell Test and/or light blocking or altering devices for diagnosis and treatment. | 04-08-2010 |
20100163060 | Apparatus and Method of Inhibiting Perianal Tissue Damage - A perianal support device is provided that is configured to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. A method is provided to apply the perianal support device to patients during childbirth to inhibit the formation and/or progression of tissue damage in the perianal region of the body. | 07-01-2010 |
20100294286 | FLEXIBLE AND LEAKPROOF AND LEAK-RESISTANT MEDICAL BARRIERS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A leak-resistant medical barrier is disclosed as having a sheet with a first side and a second side. The first side has an adhesive portion adapted to be disposed on a patient's skin and a release liner disposed on the adhesive portion. The second side also has an adhesive portion adapted to be disposed either on a patient's skin, on itself, or on a patient's skin and on itself and a release liner disposed on its adhesive portion. The second side adhesive portion is adapted such that when it is disposed on itself, it joins portions of surfaces of the medical barrier to form a leak-resistant seal between the surfaces, thereby providing for a medical barrier of adjustable volume and patient-adhesive contact area. | 11-25-2010 |
20110220128 | ANUS CREVICE INSERT - An protective device for insertion into the crevice adjacent to the anus, and cover adjacent portions of the derriere. The protective device cover includes a solid sheet of material with an adhesive on one side which adhesive can be used to apply the cover directly onto the portion directly around and adjacent to the anus after it has been inserted into the crevice. The cover also includes slits or holes through which evacuated material may pass through. The cover may also be made from a “plastic-wrap” type material that adheres to human skin when pressure is applied. In an alternate embodiment, a wiping pad is provided between two layers of the cover, which traverses the hole opening when a stab string is pulled to effect at least partial cleaning in the anus area. This almost eliminates the need for toilet paper, keeps the body clean, and avoids excessive contamination. | 09-15-2011 |
20120055490 | Implantable Punctal Plug - A punctal plug is disclosed, wherein the punctal plug includes a body portion and a retaining portion. The body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion. The wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough. The retaining flange is configured to have an outer periphery that is larger than the outer periphery of the body portion. A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient using a punctal plug is also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055491 | OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient structure which has helical outer surface, together with a portion of the resilient structure which is biased to form a bent secondary shape, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. Optionally, permanent sterilization s effected by passing a current through there resilisent structure to the tubal walls. | 03-08-2012 |
20120055492 | OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS - The invention provides intrafallopian devices and non-surgical methods for their placement to prevent conception. The efficacy of the device is enhanced by forming the structure at least in part from copper or copper alloy. The device is anchored within the fallopian tube by a lumen-traversing region of the resilient structure which has helical outer surface, together with a portion of the resilient structure which is biased to form a bent secondary shape, the secondary shape having a larger cross-section than the fallopian tube. The resilient structure is restrained in a straight configuration and transcervically inserted within the fallopian tube, where it is released. Optionally, permanent sterilization s effected by passing a current through there resilisent structure to the tubal walls. | 03-08-2012 |
20120318281 | LACRIMAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - Lacrimal implants for treating diseases or disorders are disclosed. More particularly, lacrimal implants, methods of making such implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration, inner ear or other diseases or disorders using such implants are disclosed. | 12-20-2012 |
20130118508 | PLUG FOR BLOCKAGE OF THE CANALICULUS - A cylindrical plug for insertion through the punctum and into the canaliculus to block the flow of tears therethrough comprises an insert of a material which when hydrated expands and changes shape, conforming at least to a portion of the canaliculus crossection and contacting the walls of the canaliculus, thus blocking flow. The plug can be inserted in a dry state and hydrating in situ or hydrated, either partially or fully, prior to insertion. | 05-16-2013 |
20130220346 | BALLOON PUNCTAL PLUG - A lacrimal insert such as a punctal plug may incorporate a balloon or other similar structure to facilitate anchoring of the punctal plug within the lacrimal canaliculus. The balloon may be inflated once it is positioned and deflated if removal is required or desired. The balloon may be affixed to an external portion of the punctal plug or incorporated into a chamber within the punctal plug. | 08-29-2013 |
20140014122 | HemZem Anal Pile Driver Medical Device - The HemZem Anal Pile Driver Medical Device is a nonabsorbable medical minipad made from 16 ply layered facial tissue paper. The minipad is novel in that it is employed as an anal pessary using the body's own distinct anatomy, physiology, and chemistry to remain in place, and prevent the prolapse of anatomical hemorrhoids. When inserted into the anal canal, the HemZem Anal Pile Driver prevents medical complications such as itching, burning, or pain associated with, or secondary to prolapsing hemorrhoids. The HemZem Anal Pile Driver also serves as an absorbent minipad for anal mucus, and prevents soiling of clothing from such mucus, or topical ointments, creams, and gels commonly used to treat hemorrhoids. The US Food and Drug Administration classified the HemZem Anal Pile Driver as a Class I medical device on Aug. 23, 2012. | 01-16-2014 |
20140041673 | DEVICES FOR CONTAINING FLUID AND DEBRIS ON ENDOTRACHEAL TUBES, LARYNGEAL MASKS, ENDOSCOPES, BRONCHOSCOPES AND CATHETERS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Devices, methods and kits for reducing the likelihood of exposure to bodily fluid from a patient during the process of intubation and/or extubation of a tubular surgical device. Some of the bodily fluid guards can be used in conjunction with previously existing devices, while others are designed to be integrated with devices during manufacture of the devices. The bodily fluid guards has opposite superior and inferior ends with a wall that is configured to capture fluid and debris from the tubular surgical device, thereby preventing the bodily fluid and debris from contacting the patient, caregivers and surrounding equipment. In some embodiments, the bodily fluid guard includes a flexible, extendible sleeve wall to contain or substantially contain the device during extubation, thereby capturing any fluid and debris present on the device, wherein the wall can be releasably fixed to the device and to the patient to facilitate use. | 02-13-2014 |
20140246030 | ENDOSCOPIC BITE BLOCK SHIELD - A device for use during a procedure for inserting a medical device into an esophagus of a patient has a first shield attached to a bite block to protect health care providers from fluids emanating from the patient during the procedure. | 09-04-2014 |
20140345629 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING IN WOUND CLOSURE - A device (surgical aid) for assisting wound closure in a surgical procedure setting. A flat plastic sheath (retainer) is inserted into the wound to retain the viscera organs and protect them from cuts or punctures while closing the wound after abdominal surgery or any large body cavity surgery. Just before completion of the wound closure, the device is pulled out of the body via a pull cord and then the wound closure is finished. | 11-27-2014 |
20150296892 | Nursing Pad - A nursing pad for placement on the breast of a woman with, for the purpose of fitting to the shape of a breast, a thin-walled, flexible pad body with a circumferential outer edge, an inner surface for placement on the breast and an outer surface, wherein a rising for the purpose of pushing in a nipple protrudes from the inner surface of the pad body. | 10-22-2015 |
20150367037 | Composite Lacrimal Insert and Related Methods - Lacrimal implants, methods of making lacrimal implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration or other diseases or disorders using lacrimal implants are disclosed. | 12-24-2015 |