Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604541000 | Surgical drain | 45 |
20080228174 | Drain Tube Assembly for Draining a Body Cavity - A drain tube assembly for draining a body cavity, the assembly comprising a flexible drain tube having a distal end for insertion into the body cavity and a proximal end, the distal end having at least one drainage hole therein, and at least one attachment ring so as to provide an attachment for suture, the attachment ring being connected to the drain tube by a flexible arm permitting rotational movement of the attachment ring relative to the drain tube. | 09-18-2008 |
20090005762 | Bioabsorbable Drain Tube - A bioabsorbable drain tube for the evacuation of fluids and gases from a body cavity or wound to promote healing, such as after chest surgery. The bioabsorbable drain tube includes a first elongated section molded from a bioabsorbable polymer, the first elongated section having a first end, a second end and a plurality of drain openings; and a second elongated section, the second elongated section having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second elongated section in fluid communication with the second end of the first elongated section. A method of draining fluid from a surgical site or wound of a patient is also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
20090043286 | Highly efficient fluid suctioning device - A multi-purpose, one integral piece, medical suctioning device, comprising, in combination first, second and third longitudinally extending tubular body portions of successively different outer diameters, and defining a single, molded plastic unit which is laterally flexible along its longitudinal length, the first body portion forming annular barbs outwardly presented to receive connection to plastic tubing, the second body portion defining a cylinder of relatively greater outer diameter or diameters, there being an annular stop ring integral with the cylinder and presented toward such barbs to define a stop surface against which plastic tubing seats endwise, the third body portion being elongated, and tapering away from the second body portion to terminate at a laterally flexible, forward tubular tip, there being a finger controlled air inlet defined by a sideward protrusion integral with said second body portion. | 02-12-2009 |
20090306629 | Extravasation Minimization Device - The devices and methods shown provide for the minimization of extravasation during arthroscopic surgery. The extravasation minimization device allows a surgeon to drain excess fluids from the soft tissue surrounding the surgical field while also providing a stable surgical portal for arthroscopic surgical instruments. | 12-10-2009 |
20090318898 | VARIABLE DIAMETER SURGICAL DRAINS AND SHEATHS - Surgical drains and methods for using the same for draining a body cavity are provided. Aspects of the surgical drains of the invention include an elongated structure having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen configured to drain a substance from the body cavity. The distal end is configured to be placed in a body cavity and change in diameter when present in the body cavity from a first diameter to a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter, where the change in diameter is mediated by a diameter-varying element. Aspects of the invention further include sheaths configured to be disposed around surgical drains, such as surgical drains of the invention, and methods of using the surgical drains and sheaths. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications. | 12-24-2009 |
20100152712 | FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM AND COLLECTING DEVICE THEREOF - A collecting device is provided and utilized to collect a fluid, such as waste liquid or blood from a wound. The collecting device includes a first guiding element, an absorbing element and a second guiding element. The absorbing element includes a plurality of absorbing units disposed on the first guiding element. When the fluid is initially absorbed by at least one of the plurality of absorbing units, the fluid is then sequentially absorbed by the rest of the absorbing units along a predetermined path. The second guiding element is disposed on the first guiding element. The fluid absorbed by the plurality of absorbing units of the absorbing element is impeded to travel along the predetermined path by impediments of the second guiding element. | 06-17-2010 |
20100274228 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING AN ELEMENT TO THE EYE (as amended) - The invention relates to a suction ring ( | 10-28-2010 |
20110098681 | Directly Insertable Laparoscopic Closure Device, Hemostasis and Drain - A laparoscopic surgery close device used to close an entrance hole into a patient's abdomen with other embodiments that can function as a hemostasis device or as a drain device. An elongated stem with christmas-tree serrations (one way) has an inflatable balloon on a distal end and an anchor disk that can slide over the stem from the proximal end. After inserting the stem into a surgical entrance hole in a patient's abdomen, the balloon can be inflated providing support from the bottom, and the anchor disk can be slid on from the top effectively pinching the tissue along the hole. The device can be left in for around 5-6 days to allow healing to take place. After that, the balloon can be deflated, and the device can be pulled out. A second embodiment has a lager diameter hollow stem and can be used as a hemostasis device where the surgeon can pinch off a bleeding blood vessel and continue surgery through the same entrance port. A third embodiment is longer with slightly larger diameter hollow stem and can be used as a drain. An alternate embodiment uses a soft tube as a stem with a split disk anchor that pinches it when engaged. | 04-28-2011 |
20110213342 | Real-time Virtual Indicium Apparatus and Methods for Guiding an Implant into an Eye - Disclosed herein are apparatus and associated methods for guiding an implant to a desired angle, a desired depth, and/or a desired position in an eye. The apparatus used to guide an implant into an eye includes: one or more real-time, multidimensional visualization modules; one or more displays to present one or more real-time, multidimensional visualizations; one or more data processors configured to produce real-time, virtual surgical reference indicia including data for guiding an implant to a desired angle, a desired depth, and/or a desired position an eye; and one or more inserter for guiding an implant to a desired angle, a desired depth, and/or a desired position in the anterior chamber of an eye. The associated methods generally involve the steps required for guiding an implant into the eye using the apparatus. | 09-01-2011 |
20110230863 | POST-SURGICAL DRAIN FACILITATING BELT AND METHOD OF USE - A garment and a belt for securing and storing bodily fluid drainage reservoirs and other fluid reservoirs are provided, and a method of use thereof. The belt has at least one small aperture for receiving drainage tubing and at least one pocket cloth partly fixed to the belt and partly detachably coupled to the belt which allows for the easy storage and removal of the drainage reservoir or other fluid reservoir. The pocket cloth allows for the continuing support of the drainage reservoir as the drainage reservoir becomes heavier, e.g., about 1 kilogram, as body fluid drains into the drainage reservoir. The secure storage of the drainage reservoir enables the wearer to move without reduced worry of the drainage reservoir coming loose, losing fluid, or being exposed to a non-sterile environment external to the pocket cloth. The belt may be configured for wear by male and female children and adults. | 09-22-2011 |
20120016347 | Seroma Control for Surgical Patients - Apparatus and methods for significant reduction of seroma formation, seroma related complications and time until drain removal following surgery are disclosed. Talc, with and without thrombin, bleomycin, erythromycin, tetracycline, doxycycline, polidocanol alone or in combination or combined with talc and/or thrombin for use in operatives wound and lymph node dissections to reduce seromas are disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016348 | ANGIOCATHETER WITH IMPROVED FLOW TECHNIQUE - A catheter for draining of fluid comprising: a body portion; a rim, where said body portion extends from rim; a plurality of holes extending along the length of the body; and a tab, where said tab extends from the rim. The rim includes an opening for the insertion of a needle. The catheter may be in a range of 16 gauge to 18 gauge and in one exemplary embodiment the catheter is three inches in length. | 01-19-2012 |
20120157972 | Anti-Extravasation Sheath - The devices and methods shown provide for the minimization of extravasation during arthroscopic surgery. The anti-extravasation sheath allows a surgeon to drain excess fluids from the soft tissue surrounding the surgical field during arthroscopic surgical procedures. | 06-21-2012 |
20130053828 | ANTI-CLOG SUCTION TIP APPARATUS AND METHODS - Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. For example, an anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable. | 02-28-2013 |
20130172857 | Methods and Devices for Applying Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - A surgical tissue therapy device includes a sealant layer and a collection chamber. The sealant layer functions so as to create a sealed enclosure, or space between it and the surface of a patient, by forming an airtight seal around a surgical area of skin trauma. The closed incision tissue therapy device also comprises a collection chamber, which may comprise an elongate tubular chamber with a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings. The collection chamber may be configured to be in fluid communication with the sealant layer and the area of skin trauma and functions as to distribute the negative pressure applied to a surgically closed area of skin trauma. Preferably, the pressure under the sealant layer is reduced by expanding the volume of the enclosure space and thereby decreasing the density of air molecules under the sealant layer. The collection material may comprise a material and/or a configuration that permits length changes based upon the length of the corresponding surgical wound or incision. | 07-04-2013 |
20130184689 | Surgical Drain - A device is provided for removing fluid from a body cavity. The device is a catheter that can be securely anchored to a patient to improve comfort and prevent infections and contamination. To accomplish this, the catheter is provided with (1) an inflatable disk and (2) a securing ring. When the catheter reaches a proper location in the body cavity, the inflatable disk is inflated and comes into contact with an inner surface of the body cavity. To further secure the catheter into place, the securing ring is then moved into position against the epidermis. In this configuration, the tissue between the epidermis and the body cavity is engaged by both the inflatable disk and the securing ring. This ensures that the catheter remains in place and can continue to operate effectively while promoting patient comfort. | 07-18-2013 |
20130218135 | Variable Diameter Surgical Drains And Sheaths - Surgical drains and methods for using the same for draining a body cavity are provided. Aspects of the surgical drains of the invention include an elongated structure having a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen configured to drain a substance from the body cavity. The distal end is configured to be placed in a body cavity and change in diameter when present in the body cavity from a first diameter to a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter, where the change in diameter is mediated by a diameter-varying element. Aspects of the invention further include sheaths configured to be disposed around surgical drains, such as surgical drains of the invention, and methods of using the surgical drains and sheaths. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications. | 08-22-2013 |
20130274717 | SURGICAL CAVITY DRAINAGE AND CLOSURE SYSTEM - A surgical drain device includes a matrix of biodegradable polymer material and a plurality of drain tubes attached to the matrix. The device is implanted within a surgical wound to treat the presence of seromas, for example, and is used to promote drainage, tissue adhesion, and wound closure. The drain tubes converge into a common collection tube that leads wound fluid outside the body under gravity feed or negative pressure applied to the collection tube. The matrix contains an array of apertures that allow tissue contact across the device. A preferred embodiment comprises a tissue anchoring system including anchor elements such as hooks or barbs. The device can be used with a negative pressure system to further improve the drainage band can also be used with a wound dressing. The device and systems containing the device are particularly useful to promote the healing of surgical wounds from abdominal surgery. | 10-17-2013 |
20130317483 | UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR FOR DRAINAGE OF BODILY FLUIDS - The present disclosure describes an adapter for use with two connectors in, for example, a pleural, peritoneal or other bodily fluid drainage system. The adapter allows the use of the disposal bag from one manufacturer to be used with the catheter of another. This simplifies the storage requirements of distributors and hospitals and reduces the everyday challenges faced by those patients requiring fluid drainage. | 11-28-2013 |
20130345679 | DRAIN CATHETER - A drain catheter comprises a proximal drain tube having a proximal end adapted to outlet drained liquids and a distal end. A tube interface is at a distal end of the proximal drain tube, the tube interface having at least two canals open to a distal end of the proximal drain tube, the at least two canals being in fluid communication with the proximal drain tube. Two or more distal drain tubes each having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each said distal drain tube being connected to a corresponding one of the canals such that the distal drain tubes are each in fluid communication with the corresponding one of the canals, the distal end of each said distal drain tube being open to collect liquids, a lumen of the distal drain tubes being smaller than a lumen of the proximal drain tube. | 12-26-2013 |
20140039468 | SURGICAL CAVITY DRAINAGE AND CLOSURE SYSTEM - A surgical drain device includes an adhesion matrix of biodegradable polymer material and a plurality of drain tubes attached to the matrix. The device is implanted within a surgical wound to treat the presence of seromas, for example, and is used to promote drainage, tissue adhesion, and wound closure. The drain tubes converge into a common collection tube that leads wound fluid outside the body under gravity feed or negative pressure applied to the collection tube. The matrix contains an array of apertures that allow tissue contact across the device. The device also can include a coating of surgical adhesive and a tissue anchoring system of hooks or barbs. The device and systems containing the device are particularly useful to promote the healing of surgical wounds from abdominal surgery. | 02-06-2014 |
20140052110 | DRAINAGE DEVICE - A drainage device for discharging a liquid retained in a palpebral fissure to the outside of the palpebral fissure includes a hook portion that is bent into a hook to be hooked on a lid margin or a medical drape and comes into contact with the liquid in the palpebral fissure or overflowing from the palpebral fissure to form a start point of a flow path for the liquid, and a body portion that extends from the hook portion and discharges the liquid guided by the hook portion. The distal end of the hook portion is formed into a spatula shape. The body portion includes an abdominal portion and a tail portion and discharges the liquid after arrival thereof at a surface of the tail portion by making the liquid run along a gap between a lid margin side surface of the abdominal portion and the lid margin or the medical drape. | 02-20-2014 |
20140088568 | DRAINAGE CANNULA WITH ANCHOR TAB - A drainage cannula having one of three different types of anchor tabs is disclosed. The anchor tab prevents movement of the cannula after positioning a distal portion of the cannula inside of the patient's body and securing the anchor tab to the patient's body (e.g., skin). Additionally, pinching mechanism is disclosed to selectively occlude the cannula. | 03-27-2014 |
20140135741 | NOISE ATTENUATING HIGH-VOLUME SUCTION TIP WITH AUTOMATIC INTEGRAL ON DEMAND VACUUM RELEASE VALVE MECHANISM - In one embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a high volume suction tip, including a tubular body with peripheral side wall, a functional orifice, and a vacuum source end. An aperture in a wall of the tubular body forms a vacuum release orifice, wherein the aperture is between the functional orifice and the vacuum source end. A plurality of tubes are placed within a lumen of the tubular body, wherein the tubes have a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular body and provide at least one channel for transmitting a material from the functional orifice to the vacuum source end. A first tube occludes the vacuum release orifice at a first pressure, and, at a second pressure lower than the first pressure, a compressible side wall of a second tube collapses inwardly to disengage the first tube from the vacuum release orifice. | 05-15-2014 |
20140163531 | Anti-Extravasation Surgical Portal Plug - The devices and methods shown provide for the minimization of extravasation during arthroscopic surgery. The anti-extravasation surgical portal plug allows a surgeon to drain excess fluids from the soft tissue surrounding the surgical field during arthroscopic surgical procedures. | 06-12-2014 |
20140276656 | SURGICAL DRAINAGE TUBE ASSEMBLY WITH CONCENTRIC TUBULAR MEMBERS - A drainage tube assembly comprises an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of apertures extending from the outer wall thereof to the inner wall thereof. The outer tubular member has an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of apertures extending from the outer wall thereof to the inner wall thereof. The inner tubular member and the outer tubular member are coaxial with the outer wall of the inner tubular member abutting the inner wall of the outer tubular member. Corresponding ones of the apertures of the inner tubular member and the apertures of the outer tubular member are aligned. The inner tubular member is slidably removable from the drainage tube assembly. The apertures of the inner and outer tubular members may be oblique relative a longitudinal axis of the drainage tube assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POST-OPERATIVE LEAK DETECTION - The present invention relates a system that can detect a post-operative leak and a related method of use. An amylase detector that includes a sensor can detect a presence of amylase in a fluid secretion from an abdominal organ in a patient's body. The presence of amylase is indicative of the post-operative leak because, while amylase is common in the digestive tract, amylase is not normally found in the abdominal cavity. The amylase detector can alert a monitoring device external to the patient's body of the presence of amylase in the fluid secretion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276658 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING FIXATION OF A LINE TO A SUBJECT - A device for supporting a surgical line, such as a surgical drain, a catheter or the like, is provided, the device comprising a base having an opening therein for receiving a first line extending from a subject; and a connector mounted to the base and having a first end for connection to an end of the surgical line and a second end for connection to a second line. The device preferably comprises a housing mounted to the base and enclosing the opening in the base, with the connector extending through the housing. The housing or a portion thereof is removable to provide access to the interior of the housing. The housing or a portion thereof is preferably rotatable with respect to the base. | 09-18-2014 |
20140371725 | MOTION-ASSISTED SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING OBSTRUCTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - Systems, devices and methods for minimizing or preventing catheter or other medical device occlusion. Mechanical motion is applied to the inner and outer walls of the catheter to minimize blood clots or other biological substances from obstructing the catheter and to help maintain catheter patency. | 12-18-2014 |
20150057640 | Circular bandage for drain tube - A circular bandage features a small, circular aperture slightly offset from the center and a slit extending from the aperture, across the center of the bandage to the opposite edge. The bandage is provided in various sizes and thicknesses to accommodate wounds and incisions of various sizes, and features gauze of varying thicknesses to absorb excess drainage, and protect the user's clothing, bed sheets, and furniture upholstery. The bandage may also feature a flexible backing that extends outward around the edge of the gauze to provide an adhesive edge which adheres to the skin. | 02-26-2015 |
20150100044 | DRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DRAINING LIQUID IN EYELID APERTURE - The draining device | 04-09-2015 |
20150335796 | FLUIDICS CASSETTE FOR OCULAR SURGICAL SYSTEM - Methods, devices, and systems for laser eye surgery generally make use of a console that interchangeably accepts multiple types of eye treatment cassettes. The cassettes enable one or both of displacement-based or vacuum-based aspiration. The console and the cassette may communicate to establish the functionality of the installed cassette by utilizing a component indigenous to the operation of the cassette. A dual-mode cassette may include a separable holding tank for enabling vacuum-based aspiration. A displacement-based pump may be provided to drain the holding tank while the vacuum system continues to aspirate fluids. A vacuum sensor for controlling the flow of aspirated fluids may have three ports for communicating with a handpiece, a displacement-based pump, a vacuum-based pump, or an irrigation source. The handpiece may be vented during vacuum-based aspiration by opening a vent valve interposed between the handpiece and the vacuum source. | 11-26-2015 |
20150343185 | Support Device - Systems and methods for securely supporting devices such as reservoirs for surgical drains or catheters. In one embodiment, a surgical drain support apparatus comprises a sash having a first end and a second end. The sash has an opening such as a slit or a loop at the second end. When the first end is inserted through the opening, the sash forms an adjustable loop that is placed around a user's body (e.g., over the shoulder or around the waist), thereby supporting the apparatus on the user's body. The first end of the sash, which hangs downward from the large loop, has one or more compartments that hold surgical drain reservoirs. The first end of the sash also has a strap attached to it that can be wrapped around the user's body (e.g., around the leg) to hold the first end of the sash against the user's body. | 12-03-2015 |
20150374889 | SURGICAL KITS FOR BODY CAVITY DRAINAGE AND RELATED METHODS - A surgical kit for draining a body cavity of a patient includes a sterile enclosure, a body cavity drainage device with a sterilized drainage tube having one or more lateral openings through a side wall thereof, and a sterilized body cavity drainage tube placement tool configured to be inserted through a lateral opening of the one or more lateral openings. The body cavity drainage device and the placement tool are contained within the sterile enclosure. Methods relate to providing surgical tools for draining a body cavity of a patient. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374890 | BODY CAVITY DRAINAGE DEVICES INCLUDING DRAINAGE TUBES HAVING INLINE PORTIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A body cavity drainage device includes a drainage tube with a distal end configured for insertion into the body cavity of a patient, a fluid outlet at a proximal end of the drainage tube; and an activation apparatus coupled to the drainage tube between the proximal end of the drainage tube and the distal end of the drainage tube. The activation apparatus may be configured to alter a position of the distal end of the drainage tube in response to an input at a control device of the activation apparatus, and a first portion of the drainage tube extending from the activation apparatus toward the distal end may be at least substantially coaxial with a second portion of the drainage tube extending from the activation apparatus toward the proximal end. Methods relate to forming a body cavity drainage devices. | 12-31-2015 |
20150374891 | PLACEMENT TOOLS FOR BODY CAVITY DRAINAGE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A body cavity drainage device placement tool for placing a body cavity drainage tube at least partially within a body cavity of a patient. The body cavity drainage device includes a shaft, a handle attached to or integral with a proximal end of the shaft, and a distal end of the shaft sized and configured for insertion through a lateral opening of the body cavity drainage tube and at least partially through a central lumen of the body cavity drainage tube to proximate a distal end of the body cavity drainage tube. Methods relate to using a body cavity drainage device placement tool. | 12-31-2015 |
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20160045649 | Surgical Storage Assembly - A surgical storage assembly for preventing a plurality of surgical drains from becoming impeded includes a belt that may be placed around a user. A plurality of pockets is coupled to the belt. A plurality of surgical drains is removably positioned within an associated one of the plurality of pockets. | 02-18-2016 |
20160096007 | Anti-Extravasation Surgical Portal Plug - The devices and methods shown provide for the minimization of extravasation during arthroscopic surgery. The anti-extravasation surgical portal plug allows a surgeon to drain excess fluids from the soft tissue surrounding the surgical field during arthroscopic surgical procedures. | 04-07-2016 |
20160114087 | SUCTION DEVICE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114088 | SUCTION DEVICE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure. | 04-28-2016 |
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20220133349 | FILTRATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A fluid filtration device having an outer cylindrical surface with a first diameter having a longitudinal axis, and an inner cylindrical surface with an inner diameter substantially centered about the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of longitudinal holes substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis arranged between the outer cylindrical surface and the inner cylindrical surface. | 05-05-2022 |