| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 600004000 | By fluid injection of radioactive or enhancing agent through body piercing conduit | 31 |
| 20110196186 | METHODS AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING IONIZING RADIATION FOR TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA - Method and apparatus are disclosed employing ionizing radiation. for forming lines of ablation or lesions in cardiac tissue to treat atrial fibrillation or other electrophysiological problems with the heart. The apparatus may include a catheter in which the radiation source is advanced hydraulically after the catheter is in place within the heart. Various fixation devices are also disclosed for fixing the location of the catheter within the heart. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20130079581 | ACTIVITY DELIVERY PROGRESS MONITOR - A system and method for monitoring progress of a radiopharmaceutical injection procedure includes: measuring and monitoring radiopharmaceutical activity of a radiopharmaceutical remaining in at least a portion of a disposable administration set used with a radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system; and displaying the radiopharmaceutical activity remaining in at least the portion of the disposable administration set to an operator. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20090030258 | Method and apparatus for modifying distance from a brachytherapy radiation source to sensitive anatomical structures - A balloon brachytherapy applicator has either a single or double chambers, with the capability of “blistering” outwardly at a specified area on one side of the balloon. This is useful to move sensitive tissue, such as skin or bone, farther away from a radiation source within a source guide inside the balloon. In one case a secondary balloon or secondary compartment is formed on the primary balloon, and is separately inflatable so as to allow blistering as desired when needed. In another form the balloon comprises a single chamber, primarily of inelastic or fairly rigidly elastic wall material, but with a “window” or area in which the balloon wall is elastic, or substantially more elastic than the main balloon wall, so that inflation of the balloon up to a certain point forms a substantially regular balloon shape (which may be approximately spherical), and the addition of further pressure will blister out the elastic area to increase the distance between the shaft and the sensitive tissue in a desired orientation of the balloon. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20130123567 | System and Method for Planning and Monitoring Multi-Dose Radiopharmaceutical Usage on Radiopharmaceutical Injectors - A method for planning and monitoring radio pharmaceutical usage during a plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures includes: providing a schedule of the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures to produce a planned patient schedule; based on the planned patient schedule, calculating a multi-dose container configuration for use during the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures; transferring the planned patient schedule to a radio pharmaceutical fluid delivery system; loading the multi-dose patient configuration into the radio pharmaceutical fluid delivery system; and conducting the plurality of radio pharmaceutical injection procedures based on the planned patient schedule. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20090030259 | Radiation catheter with multilayered balloon - The disclosure is directed to catheter devices and methods for controlled application of irradiation to tissue adjacent a body site, such as cavity after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. The catheter device includes an inflatable balloon having at least two layers. The inflatable balloon has an expansion of more than 25% and less than 200% when inflated from the un-inflated condition to a turgid condition, preferably more than 50% and less than 150%. In the turgid condition the polymeric material(s) of the balloon layers are at or near the elastic limit of the balloon layer material. The balloon may contain or be formed of or be coated with radiopaque material to facilitate positional or symmetry verification. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20080242915 | Systems, methods and apparatus for infusion of radiopharmaceuticals - Systems, apparatus and methods are provided through which an injector system automates a process of injecting an individual dose from a multiple dose of a radiotracer material. In some embodiments, the injector system includes a first dose calibrator system that receives a multidose vial of a radiotracer, a second dose calibrator system, an injection pump and an intravenous needle. In some embodiments, the first dose calibrator system and the multidose vial have an integrated shape. In some embodiments, the first dose calibrator system includes a pneumatic arm that receives the multidose vial. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090054721 | Fluid radiation shield for brachytherapy - A brachytherapy treatment device includes an insertion member, an expandable chamber, and first and second immiscible fluids. The insertion member has proximal and distal ends. The expandable chamber is disposed on the distal end of the insertion member and has an inner surface defining a three-dimensional volume. First and second immiscible fluids are disposed within the expandable chamber and have different radiation absorption properties. At least one of the first and second immiscible fluids forms a fluid radiation shield having a predetermined orientation within the three-dimensional volume. First and second immiscible fluids may have different densities and utilize fluid buoyancy to form an symmetric fluid radiation shield to create an asymmetric radiation dosing profile relative to an inner boundary of a treatment site. Methods for performing brachytherapy treatment include positioning fluids and/or a patient to form an asymmetric fluid radiation shield in a desired orientation to protect sensitive tissues. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090082609 | Multi-purpose catheters, catheter systems, and radiation treatment - This invention is new apparatuses and methods for treatments to be used from inside conduits or biological pathways. Examples of the biological pathways in which these new apparatuses and methods may be used include arteries, veins, and respiratory ways. Multi-purpose catheters ( | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090209803 | Adjuvant brachytherapy apparatus and method for use with kyphoplasty - In a kyphoplasty procedure to expand and repair a damaged vertebra, diseased bone around the vertebral fraction zone is irradiated by use of a small radiation source inserted through the cannula used in the kyphoplasty procedure. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100145131 | METHODS AND KITS FOR PREDICTING CANCER METASTASIS - A method of predicting CNS metastasis of a non-neuronal cancer in a subject is disclosed. The method comprises determining a level and/or activity of N-cadherin (CDH2), in a sample of the subject wherein an increase in the CDH2 with respect to an unaffected sample is indicative of the CNS metastasis of the non-neural cancer. The method further comprises determining a level and/or activity or kinesin family member C1 (KIFC1) and/or Fetal Alzheimer Antigen (FALZ1) in the sample wherein an increase in KIFC1 and a decrease in FALZ with respect to an unaffected sample is further indicative of the CNS metastasis of the non-neural cancer. The method may be used for selection of a treatment regimen. In addition, kits for prediction CNS metastasis are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110178359 | Systems For Integrated Radiopharmaceutical Generation, Preparation, Transportation and Administration - An integrated radiopharmaceutical patient treatment system is disclosed including a patient support platform with an associated patient stimulus apparatus, an imager proximate the patient support platform, a radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system for infusing a radiopharmaceutical fluid into a patient, a patient monitor to be associated with a patient, and an integrated system controller operably associated with the patient stimulus apparatus, imager, radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system, and patient monitor to control and coordinate their operations. Within the patient treatment system the radiopharmaceutical fluid delivery system may be included comprising a radionuclide supply module, a radiopharmaceutical processing module, a quality control module, a patient injection module, and a controller. A hazardous fluid handling system including a docking station and a hazardous fluid transport device adapted to detachably dock with the docking station is further disclosed. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20100030009 | MEDICAL UNIT FOR WITHDRAWAL, CALIBRATION, DILUTION AND/OR INJECTION OF AN INJECTABLE RADIOACTIVE PRODUCT - A medical unit includes a shielded enclosure ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120004493 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING TREATMENT AGENTS - A system for delivering a treatment agent such as a radioactive source to a targeted treatment site within a patient's body is disclosed. Aspects of the device provided herein include a cable with contiguous sections having different flexibility characteristics made from a same material or material mixture throughout. For example, the material can mixture have first filaments made from a first material and second filaments made from a second material wherein the first material and second material having different annealing temperatures. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120215052 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFECTING RADIATION TREATMENT ON A PRE-SELECTED ANATOMICAL PORTION OF AN ANIMAL BODY - A medical apparatus for effecting radiation treatment on a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body is disclosed. The medical apparatus may include a plurality of treatment channels configured to be positioned adjacent a body tissue and a plurality of delivery channels coupled to a corresponding number of treatment channels. The medical apparatus may also include a plurality of source channels configured to receive one or more energy sources, a tracking channel configured to receive a tracking element, and a connecting element configured to connect each delivery channel with either one of the plurality of sources channels or the tracking channel. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120172651 | Apparatus and Method for providing a Double Balloon Breast Brachytherapy Device - According to one general aspect, there is an double-balloon breast brachytherapy catheter comprising, an outer-balloon that is filled with a liquid substance or air via an out-balloon-filler; an inner-balloon that is filled with a liquid substance or air via an inner-balloon-filler, wherein the inner-balloon is inserted inside the outer-balloon; a plurality of radiation-tubes connected to an outside boarder of the inner balloon; a vacuum-tube that is wrapped around an exterior of the outer-balloon, wherein the vacuum tube is used to remove human fluids and air to create a void; and a flexible-shaft is connected to an upper-head, a proximal-tail and a distal-tip, wherein the upper-head is covered by the outer-balloon, the inner-balloon, the plurality of radiation-tubes and the vacuum-tube. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20090318745 | SHIELDING ASSEMBLIES FOR INFUSION SYSTEMS - A shielding assembly for an infusion system includes a plurality of compartments and a door for each compartment, and provides a radioactive radiation barrier for the compartments. One of the compartments contains a radioisotope generator of the infusion system and another of the compartments may contain a waste bottle of the infusion system. An opening into each of the generator and waste bottle compartments may be oriented upward, and the opening into the latter may be at a higher elevation than the opening into the former, for example, to facilitate independent removal and replacement of each. A door of at least one of the compartments, other than the generator compartment, when closed, may prevent the door of the generator compartment from being opened. A cabinet structure for the infusion system may enclose the shielding assembly and secure the generator. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20120095278 | Beta Radiotherapy Emitting Surgical Device And Methods of Use Thereof - A surgical device for localized delivery of beta radiation in surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmic procedures. Preferred surgical devices include a cannula with a beta radiotherapy emitting material at the distal end of the cannula. The surgical device is particularly suitable for use in the treatment of treat Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). | 04-19-2012 |
| 600005000 | Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe) | 14 |
| 20090292157 | Radiation Shielded Syringe Assembly and Uses Thereof - The application relates to radiation shielding ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090270672 | Needle Cap Ejector for Radiation Shielded Syringe - The invention relates to a radiation shielded syringe assembly that includes a radiopharmaceutical syringe and a radiation shield ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100280302 | CONTAINER FOR VIAL OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL AND SET FOR ITS INFUSION IN A PATIENT OR FOR ITS TRANSFER ELSEWHERE - A container for a vial of radiopharmaceutical, made of polymethyl methacrylate consists of a receptacle, with a cavity capable of containing the vial of radiopharmaceutical, and of a lid screwed onto the receptacle for closing the container, said lid presenting a central through-hole. A set, in combination with this container with the vial of radiopharmaceutical, consisting of a bottle of saline solution and two infusion catheters, enhances the radioprotection during the infusion of a radiopharmaceutical in an infusion operation. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20080228025 | Radiation catheter with multilayered balloon - The disclosure is directed to catheter devices and methods for controlled application of irradiation to tissue adjacent a body site, such as cavity after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. The catheter device includes an inflatable balloon having at least two layers. The inflatable balloon has an expansion of more than 25% and less than 200% when inflated from the un-inflated condition to a turgid condition, preferably more than 50% and less than 150%. In the turgid condition the polymeric material(s) of the balloon layers are at or near the elastic limit of the balloon layer material. The balloon may contain or be formed of or be coated with radiopaque material to facilitate positional or symmetry verification. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100185040 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF HAZARDOUS FLUIDS - A system for injecting a patient, includes a container enclosing a hazardous pharmaceutical; a first pump to deliver a hazardous pharmaceutical to a patient and a fluid path operably connected to the first pump, the container, and the patient. The system further includes a hazardous material containment suitable to confine the hazardous pharmaceutical during connection of the hazardous pharmaceutical container to the fluid path. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110028775 | THERAPEUTIC INFUSION AND TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR USE WITH RADIOACTIVE AGENTS - Described herein are infusion systems and methods for delivering a radiopharmaceutical agent to a subject without exposing an administering health care professional to a potentially deleterious amount of radiation. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20100331600 | SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING RADIO-PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEASURING RADIATION DOSAGE OF IT - The present invention provides a system for dispensing radiopharmaceuticals and measuring a radiation dosage thereof. In the system, the operation of dispensing a predetermined dose of radiopharmaceuticals from a vial ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110124948 | RADIOLABELED TREATMENT INFUSION SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Described herein are methods and devices for infusion of a radioactive compound, such as yttrium-90 radiolabeled somatostatin peptide or analog. A radiation shield defining a shielded cavity suitable for storing a radioactive substance includes a first aperture providing external access to the shielded cavity and a second aperture suitable for transferring a dosage vial into and out of the shielded cavity. A removable shielded plug and panel are adapted to shield respective apertures of the radiation shield. At least one dose of a radiolabeled compound stored in a vial in the radiation shield is delivered through a fluid communication channel at a rate of about 500 mL/hour. The fluid communication channel is washed after delivery, such that the process substantially reduces radiation exposure during infusion of the radiolabeled compound into a patient. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20090216062 | Proportional attenuation of radiation in brachytherapy treatment - Attenuating masks for selective attenuation of radiation, particularly from an x-ray source in brachytherapy, employ materials having atomic number in a specific range, so as to attenuate radiation dose intensity generally proportionally through a range of distance from the source. Some preferred attenuation materials are silver and molybdenum. A set of small masks can be provided for a particular design of catheter that holds a radiation source, each mask having a size and shape to define a different solid angle of masking, so that in a brachytherapy procedure, sensitive tissue such as bone or skin can be protected by proper selection of and positioning of the attenuating mask, to reduce the dose intensity to that tissue. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20080200747 | Radiopharmaceutical Pigs and Portable Powered Injectors - One aspect of the present invention is directed to a system for power filling a syringe with a radiopharmaceutical from a vial while attempting to provide low exposure to radiation, and thereafter, power injecting the radiopharmaceutical. A radiation-shielded container of the system generally holds the vial. A filling and injecting device of the system generally includes a mounting structure adapted to support the syringe with a needle of the syringe located in the vial. An electromechanical drive of the system may be commanded by a control to pull a syringe plunger through a controlled motion, thereby filling the syringe. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20110201867 | Drop-in Pig Injector - A radiopharmaceutical containment or pig, in certain embodiments, may include a plurality of cavities or chambers to accommodate a syringe and other medical devices. For example, a syringe may be housed in a first chamber of the radiopharmaceutical containment, and a tube coupled to the syringe may be housed in a second chamber and extractable via a passage in the radiopharmaceutical containment. In some embodiments, a user may extract a radiopharmaceutical from the radiopharmaceutical containment without having to remove the syringe from the containment. The radiopharmaceutical containment may include radiation shielding, an aperture to enable a ram of a power injector to engage or interact with a syringe inside the containment, a movable shutter over the aperture, various labels, and/or an integral storage compartment. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120041253 | Protective Apparatus for Chemotherapy Injection Needle - A protective apparatus for a chemotherapy injection needle, includes a coring needle, a plastic film integrated with a hand-held film, and an injection vessel, wherein the coring needle is a through, hollow and metal needle having a needle head bent downwards to form an angle with a needle body which connects to the injection vessel at a rear end. The plastic film has two trapezoidal and protruding wings extending to two sides, and when the two protruding wings are folded to clamp the needle head, the protruding wings' extending length is sufficient to wrap a tip part of the needle head, and positions where the protruding wings wrap the tip part are corresponding to concaved grooves of the needle head, so that the two protruding wings attach closely with each other. Also, the two protruding wings engage with each other by a locking device to secure the protruding wings. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120310031 | SHIELDING ASSEMBLIES FOR INFUSION SYSTEMS - A shielding assembly for an infusion system includes a plurality of compartments and a door for each compartment, and provides a radioactive radiation barrier for the compartments. One of the compartments contains a radioisotope generator of the infusion system and another of the compartments may contain a waste bottle of the infusion system. An opening into each of the generator and waste bottle compartments may be oriented upward, and the opening into the latter may be at a higher elevation than the opening into the former, for example, to facilitate independent removal and replacement of each. A door of at least one of the compartments, other than the generator compartment, when closed, may prevent the door of the generator compartment from being opened. A cabinet structure for the infusion system may enclose the shielding assembly and secure the generator. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120253099 | DRUG DELIVERY - A method and apparatus ( | 10-04-2012 |
