10th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 48 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130060188 | PHOTOCATALYTIC DISINFECTION OF IMPLANTED CATHETERS - An implantable catheter is provided that may be disinfected without removal from the body of a patient, using a photocatalytic method to activate a reaction on the catheter surface that generates oxidizing agents in the form of Reactive Oxygen Species (“ROS”) and thus destroy microorganisms in a biofilm that is present or forming. A catheter system includes the implantable catheter, a light source, and a source of power operably connected to the light source. Methods are also provided for disinfecting the implantable catheter in vivo. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060189 | Multi-Needle Delivery System and Method - A multi-needle injection system having a collapsible and expandable frame portion is provided. The system can be adapted for delivery trans-urethrally into the bladder, and expanded to touch or penetrate a wall portion of the bladder. A plurality of positioned needles can inject at multiple points into the bladder wall simultaneously to introduce a therapeutic or treatment substance. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060190 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING A TENDON OR LIGAMENT - A method and apparatus for reattaching the opposed ends of a member, such as a tendon, ligament or bone, during preparing and healing of the member using a surgical repair device that can be securely attached to the member and then safely guided through tortuous anatomy for reattachment and repair. The repair device further includes structural means so as to secure opposed ends of the member against separation during healing. Devices for aiding in the positioning of the surgical repair device are provided. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060191 | Vaccination syringe - A replaceable needle assembly is provided for a retractable, prefilled syringe comprising a barrel having a mounting member and a plunger, whereby the retractable needle can be replaced by a user without affecting the retraction mechanism. The replaceable needle assembly comprises a needle fitted to a retractable needle mount and a needle retainer. The needle mount is removably, screw-threadedly mountable to the mounting member of the barrel. The needle retainer comprises a plurality of fingers that releasably engage the retractable needle to thereby prevent inadvertent retraction of the retractable needle before engagement by the plunger. The plunger comprises a plunger seal comprising an outer member and an inner member that engages the needle for spring-driven retraction. At the end of retraction, a lock is formed between the plunger and barrel to prevent re-use of the syringe. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060192 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - Needle assemblies are disclosed. In some embodiments, the needle assembly includes a main housing including an obturator insertion opening and an opposite needle connection opening, a connector housing configured to engage the main housing, the connector housing including obturator, tubing, and plug openings, a self-sealing plug including a channel, the plug positioned within the connector housing so the channel is aligned with the tubing opening, a needle holder base, and a needle. The connector housing is configured to engage the main housing in first and second positions. The obturator opening is axially aligned with the obturator insertion opening and axially aligned with the needle in the first position. The tubing opening is axially aligned with the obturator insertion opening and in fluid connection with the needle in the second position. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060193 | LIQUID MEDICINE ADMINISTERING DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, MEDICAL CONTROLLER FOR LIQUID MEDICINE, AND LIQUID MEDICINE ADMINISTERING DEVICE FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed are a medical controller for liquid medicine, and a liquid medicine administering device for endoscopic surgery comprising same. The liquid medicine administering device for endoscopic surgery comprises: a head member including at least one liquid medicine entrance port through which liquid medicine from a syringe is admitted, and a first gas entrance port into which gas enters from a gas supply line and which is connected to the liquid medicine entrance port; a strong member connected to the head member, and including a liquid medicine passage inserted into a human body for discharging the liquid medicine to a surgical site; and a valve unit installed on the head member to selectively communicate the liquid medicine passage with the liquid medicine entrance port or the first gas entrance port. The liquid medicine that enters through the liquid medicine entrance port is through the liquid medicine passage by means of air provided from the first as entrance port and is discharged to the surgical site. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060194 | Occlusion Detection for an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system include an occlusion detection system to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site located, for example, on the user's skin. The occlusion detection system can be configured to self-calibrate in a manner that accounts for changes in environmental conditions, such as ambient temperature, pressure, or the like, so that the occlusion detection system provides reliable feedback to a user as to the occluded or non-occluded state of the medicine flow path. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060195 | PORTABLE PUMP FOR INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS - A device includes at least one housing, a first input line operatively connected to a fluid source that is external to the at least one housing, and a second input line operatively connected to the fluid source. The device further includes a first fluid reservoir operatively connected to the first input line and a second fluid reservoir operatively connected to the second input line. An output line is operatively connected to the first fluid reservoir and the second fluid reservoir. An actuator is configured to facilitate a flow of fluid from the fluid source, through the first input line and second input line, and through the first fluid reservoir and second fluid reservoir. Each of the first and second input lines remains operatively connected to the fluid source during operation of the actuator. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060196 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR DRUG DELIVERY PUMPS WITH INTEGRATED STATUS INDICATION - A drive mechanism having integrated status indication includes a drive housing, a status switch interconnect, a drive biasing member, a piston, and a drug container having a cap, a pierceable seal, a barrel, and a plunger seal, wherein the drive biasing member is configured to bear upon an interface surface of the piston. Drive mechanism may include an incremental status stem having a stem interconnect, wherein the stem resides within the drive housing and the piston, and wherein the stem has an interconnect which engages one or more contacts on the piston to provide incremental feedback. A drug delivery pump with integrated status indication includes a housing and an assembly platform, upon which an activation mechanism, an insertion mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, a power and control system, and the drive mechanism having a drug container may be mounted. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060197 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits on the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060198 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - Catheter assemblies are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to catheter assemblies having a tip protector, a valve, a valve opener, and optionally a needle wiper. The valve opener is disposed inside a catheter hub and is configured to be pushed by an IV set luer connector to open a valve following successful catheterization to pass fluids or other solutions through the catheter. A tip protector is incorporated to block the needle tip and prevent the same from accidental needle stick. A wiper is optionally included to wipe blood deposits from the needle when the same is retracted from the catheter. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060199 | NEEDLE SAFETY DEVICE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A needle safety device for a medical device, in particular for an IV catheter assembly, being movably arranged on the needle comprising: a first part made of a suitable plastic material; a second part preferably made of a strip of suitable metal sheet; and a ring surrounding the first part and the second part having elastic properties made of suitable elastomeric material. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060200 | VASCULAR ACCESS PORT WITH TUBULAR SHAPED SEPTUM - A vascular access port having a novel septum design that while allowing for larger septum access area and larger degree of access allows for an overall small profile. The present invention further provides for a novel septum and reservoir design that eliminates angular junctions. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060201 | PUNCTURING DEVICE WITH A NEEDLE SHIELD AND A METHOD FOR NEEDLE SHIELD REMOVAL - Puncturing device FIG. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060202 | Clinical Syringe with Replaceable Retractable Needle - A replaceable needle assembly is provided for a retractable syringe comprising a barrel and a plunger, whereby the retractable needle can be replaced by a user without affecting the retraction mechanism. A mounting member is removably mountable to the barrel by way of a screw-thread connection and a needle mount is removably coupled to the mounting member. A needle is mounted to the needle mount. The barrel comprises a needle mount retainer that comprises a plurality of fingers that engage the retractable needle mount to prevent inadvertent retraction. The plunger comprises a collapsible seal which maximizes the efficiency of fluid delivery prior to the plunger engaging the retractable needle mount for retraction. An initially compressed spring decompresses to drive retraction of the plunger and the engaged needle mount. A lock formed between the plunger and barrel prevents further use of the plunger after retraction. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060203 | SYRINGE WITH YIELDING ELEMENT - A syringe includes a cylindrical container in which is arranged at least a first piston which delimits a storage volume. The syringe is provided with at least one yielding element having a first side that delimits the storage volume in a liquid tight fashion, and having a second side that is in communication with the surroundings of the syringe. This renders the syringe liquid tight even if the pressure of the substance in the storage volume increases. This may be used when sterilizing with heat or when freeze drying substance in the syringe. The syringe can include a first piston with a first piston rod and a second piston with a second piston rod. The two pistons then define two storage volumes which may be used for storage of freeze dried substance and a solvent for the freeze dried substance, respectively. The different substances are unequally affected by heat sterilization, which may give rise to a pressure difference between the storage volumes, but the yielding element compensates for this such that no leaks between them occur. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060204 | Syringe with prevention of backflow of blood - A syringe includes a hollow barrel and a liquid pushing assembly. The barrel has an injection end. The liquid pushing assembly includes a plunger and an elastic jacket. The plunger includes a stopper on a front end thereof. The stopper includes an abutment face. The plunger is received in the barrel. The abutment face of the stopper faces the injection end of the barrel. The elastic jacket includes a through-hole extending along an axis. The elastic jacket is mounted around the plunger. The abutment face of the stopper is exposed outside of the through-hole of the elastic jacket. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060205 | SELF-FLUSHING VALVE - A valve is disclosed that has a body with an inlet, an outlet, and a needleless access port coupled to the body. The access port has an interior space and is configured to be actuated by a needleless connector. The inlet is selectively coupled to the outlet through the interior space such that fluid entering the inlet entirely flows through the interior space to the outlet. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060206 | SPIRAL THROMBECTOMY CATHETER - The subject matter relates a catheter having a helical or spiral tip defining an aspiration port for removing obstructions from blood vessels. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060207 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SINGLE-USE CREAM OR LIQUID DISPENSER AND APPLICATOR - A single-use disposable applicator and dispenser of creams, liquids, and spreadable agents. A liquid or cream agent of liquid or viscous is stored in a sterile container. An applicator including a soft interface is stored along with the agent. When the need to apply the agent occurs, the applicator breaks the seal to the agent, after which the applicator is used to apply the cream or liquid agent to a desired surface, and is then discarded. The invention may be used by healthcare providers and similar persons to treat a plurality of persons, and lessens the likelihood that bacteria or infection will be spread amongst a population. The invention may further be used to contain, dispense, and apply any manner of spreadable agents of low rigidity including, but not limited to, soaps, cleaning agents, and paint samples. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060208 | WOUND CARE PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to wound care products, devices and methods incorporating acetic acid for the treatment of bacterial infections, in particular bacterial biofilm infections. In particular it relates to a wound care product comprising acetic acid, wherein the product comprises at least one further antibacterial compound; a delivery system comprising a container connected to a means of delivery which is connected to a pad, wherein said container comprises a composition comprising acetic acid and said pad comprises a self-adhesive material; a kit comprising a dressing and an adhesive membrane, wherein the dressing comprises a composition comprising acetic acid; a method of treating a wound comprising a) applying acetic acid to the wound and b) applying a negative pressure to the wound. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060209 | Athletic Tape - Adhesive tape for use in connection with treatment of injuries is described. Tape may be configured to relieve pressure and increase circulation at the injury site, as well as deliver a topical drug solution, including NSAID solutions. Elements such as drug solutions, adhesive, water soluble gels, and so forth may be disposed in patterns configured to increase efficacy and user comfort. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060210 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A tissue removal device includes a rigid aspiration cannula, a valve communicating with the aspiration cannula in a fluid-sealed manner, and a pneumatically-driven actuator configured for moving the valve between an open position and a closed position, wherein at the open position the valve defines an aspiration path through the aspiration cannula and the valve, and at the closed position the valve prevents vacuum from being applied at the distal tip. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060211 | CONTINUOUS BLADDER IRRIGATION ALARM - An alarm capable of determining the flow time remaining of irrigation fluid is disclosed. It is also contemplated that the device can detect a partial or complete blockage in the system or empty fluid bag and alert medical personnel locally or remotely as required. The device is capable of calculating the time remaining before the CBI irrigation fluid in the irrigation fluid bag reaches a pre-set level that necessitates changing the bag or the actual time of day or night when the irrigation will be approaching the critical level. Additionally, the user can be alerted to the CBI irrigation fluid in the irrigation fluid bag reaching a pre-set level that necessitates changing the bag before the fluid level becomes critical. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060212 | OSTOMY PORT - A stomal insert for conducting waste content from an intestinal portion in an abdominal cavity through a stoma in an abdominal wall comprising; a cover for covering the stoma; a fixation element for anchoring the stomal insert to a visceral side of the abdominal wall; and a pliable, axially elastic tube interconnecting said cover and said fixation element and sized to apply a tensile force to said cover and to said fixation element. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060213 | DISPOSABLE OSTOMY ASSEMBLIES - Disposable elements for use in ostomy. In one embodiment a cap with an integral bag is provided. In another embodiment a sealable bag is provided with means for sealing. In another embodiment, the ostomy port itself is disposable. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060214 | NEGATIVE DRAWSTRING SEAL FOR AN OSTOMY BAG - An ostomy body side member with a sealing member is provided. The sealing member has a fixed base member defining an opening having a first diameter and a resilient sealing element comprising a stoma receiving orifice defining an inner boundary. The inner boundary of the stoma receiving orifice has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter of the frame. The sealing member is also provided with at least one adjustment member coupled between the fixed base member and the resilient sealing element. Furthermore, an alignment member for adjusting the tension of the at least one adjustment member is provided thereby allowing the diametrical dimension of the stoma sealing orifice to be adjusted from a first diameter to a second diameter. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060215 | POLYOLEFIN BASED HOT MELT ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A hot melt adhesive composition includes at least a semi-crystalline copolymer of propylene and a polyethylene wax having a Brookfield viscosity of about 20 cP to 500 cP at 140° C., a density of about 0.95 g/cm | 2013-03-07 |
20130060216 | HYDROGEL MATRIX HAVING IMPROVED ADHESIVE PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a multi-layered wound dressing, particularly for the moist wound treatment, comprising a first layer as a wound contact layer, which contains an aqueous hydrogel matrix, and at least a second absorbing layer. The hydrogel matrix comprises 37 to 43% by weight of propylene glycol, a preprolymer with isophorone diisocyanate groups and a diamine on the basis of polyethylene oxide in an amount of a total of 12 to 16.5% by weight, 0 to 5% by weight of an inorganic chloride, and the remainder water, wherein the ratio of the reactive groups of isocyanate to the amine groups of the diamine should be 1.25 to 1.35. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060217 | Combined Compression and Absorption Dressing/Bandage - A combined compression and absorption dressing/bandage, which includes a short stretch compression bandage and at least one absorptive wound dressing comprising at least one absorbent layer of a non-woven fabric of any one or more of cotton, viscose and polyester fibres, the absorbent layer having an operative inner face and an operative outer face, the at least one wound dressing being bonded to the short stretch compression bandage with its inner face towards the bandage and the outer face facing away from the bandage. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060218 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article that includes a first absorber. The first absorber is disposed over an excretion opening contact region in the absorbent article and a posterior region. In a width direction of the absorbent article, the first absorber is configured to be longer than a second absorber. The second absorber is not disposed in the excretion opening contact region but disposed in the posterior region. A liquid-penneable sheet is disposed farther inwardly of the skin contact surface side of the absorbent article than the second absorber over the excretion opening contact region and the posterior region. In the width direction, the liquid-penneable sheet is configured to be shorter than the first absorber. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060219 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - In a crotch region in the disclosed absorbent article, a waist elastic member provided in a front waist region, and waist elastic members provided in a rear waist region are arranged so as to not come into contact with each other, and a linear identification part is provided in either the front waist region or the rear waist region, in a manner such that in a first region wherein an absorbent main body is provided the identification part is only visible from the side of the absorbent article which is not in contact with the skin, and in a second region wherein the absorbent main body is not provided the identification part is visible from both the side of the absorbent article which is in contact with the skin and that which is not. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060220 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - The present invention provides a disposable wearing article adapted to inhibit sweating and an uncomfortable stuffiness. Front and rear waist regions of a disposable wearing article have inner surfaces thereof at least partially formed of elastic sheets. The elastic sheets are made of a mixture of elastic fibers and inelastic fibers and formed with ridges and grooves. The elastic sheets have a thickness in the ridges repetitively reduced and restored as the elastic sheets repeat elastic stretch and contraction in the waist circumferential direction. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060221 | Body Attached Absorbent Article Donning System - An absorbent article has attachment regions having body adhesive. The attachment regions have a protected condition where the body adhesive is fully covered. The attachment regions are adapted to transition from the protected condition to a fixed donning condition where a portion of the body adhesive is exposed and a portion of the body adhesive is covered. The attachment regions are adapted to transition from the fixed donning condition to a fully exposed condition where the body adhesive is fully exposed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060222 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A PACKAGE OF FOLDED ABSORBENT ARTICLES, AND PACKAGE MADE THEREBY - A process for manufacturing a package of folded absorbent articles is disclosed. In one embodiment, the process includes providing a plurality of absorbent cores, and embossing at least one fold line into each core, each fold line defining a fold region. The process further includes folding each core along the fold region of each fold line to create a plurality of folded absorbent garments, and placing the plurality of folded absorbent garments into a container. In particular embodiments, each core can include two transversely opposed absorbent ears. The process can include folding each core along the fold region of each fold line to move each ear closer to a longitudinal centerline of the core to create a plurality of folded absorbent garments. A package of folded absorbent articles is also disclosed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060223 | Fastening Member Having Bonded Reinforcing Layer - A fastening member having a reinforced region is disclosed. The fastening member may have a first layer formed of a nonwoven and a second layer at its reinforced region formed of either a polymeric film or another nonwoven, bonded to the first layer by a plurality of bond sites arranged in a pattern. The polymer(s) forming the fibers of the first layer and the polymer(s) forming the film or fibers of the second layer may be of like chemistry to enhance thermal bonding between the layers at the bond sites. The fastening member may be imparted with enhanced appearance and tear resistance attributes and may be suitable for use as a fastening member of a wearable article such as a disposable diaper. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060224 | Fluid Intake and Content Management System - A system for managing the fluid intake of a person is disclosed. The system consists of multiple containers of various volumes, a common lid configured to incorporate a flow control valve, multiple flow control valves having varying flow rates, a date indicator ring incorporated circumferentially on said containers, a content indicator disposed on said lid, a chiller insert, and an optional slip on handle. The user selects a container based on the fluid needs of a person and a flow control valve based on the drinking ability of the person. The user fills the container with a drinkable fluid, and indicates the nature of the contents with the content indicator and the date of filling with the date indicator ring. The chiller insert allows the user to cool the contents without the possibility of dilution as with standard ice cubes. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060225 | PORTABLE INFUSION PUMP AND MEDIA PLAYER - Some embodiments of a portable infusion pump system can be configured to deliver medicine (e.g., insulin or the like) to a user and to deliver media content to a user. The media content can include, for example, MP3 music and other audio/video data stored in a memory device in the portable system. Thus, in particular embodiments, the portable infusion pump system can serve a dual purpose of providing medication and entertainment for the user from a compact and unobtrusive device. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060226 | TUBING SET HAVING A GATE FOR THE CONNECTION OF VIALS - The present invention refers to a tubing set suitable for use in co-operation with a medical liquid delivery device. The tubing set comprises: a delivery tube suitable for supplying a medical liquid or blood to a patient; and a vial gate for the connection of vials containing drugs to be delivered into the medical liquid or blood. The vial gate comprises a delivery lumen, suitable for delivering the drug from the vial to the delivery tube; and a vent lumen, suitable for providing a replacement fluid from a location inside the tubing set to the inside of the vial in order to replace the delivered drug. The vial gate according to the invention further comprises at least one one-way valve placed along said vent lumen or said delivery lumen. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060227 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT TO OCULAR TISSUE - A method is provided for delivering at least one therapeutic agent to an ocular tissue of a subject. The method includes providing an apparatus including at least one electrode, a medicament layer including at least one therapeutic agent, an electrical signal source, and logic configured to control the electrical signal source. The at least one electrode has oppositely disposed first and second dome-shaped major surfaces. The medicament layer is disposed on at least a portion of the second major surface. The electrical signal source is electrically connected to the at least one electrode. At least one portion of the first major surface is placed into contact with the ocular tissue so that the at least one portion substantially conforms to the contour of the ocular tissue. The electrical signal source provides a signal having certain characteristics to motivate the at least one therapeutic agent into the ocular tissue. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060228 | Secure Perfusion System - The invention relates to a secure system for the perfusion of a body liquid, enabling a final control of compatability of a treatment with the patient and/or the medical situation previously diagnosed by a doctor, in a simple, efficient and energy-saving manner. To this end, the system according to the invention comprises: a fluidic circuit of a perfusion ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130060229 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF FLUID TO TISSUE - A fluid delivery system including a first balloon and a second balloon at least partially positioned within the first balloon, wherein the second balloon has an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one micro-needle extending outwardly from the outer surface of the second balloon. The delivery system can further include a fluid source in communication with at least one of the micro-needles of the second balloon. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060230 | INJECTABLE FILLERS FOR AESTHETIC MEDICAL ENHANCEMENT AND FOR THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a biocompatible injectable filler composition comprising calcium phosphate particles having a porosity of about 10% to about 90%, a BET surface area of about 1 m | 2013-03-07 |
20130060231 | AUTO-INJECTOR FOR RETRACTABLE PREFILLED SYRINGE - An actuation mechanism for an automatic injector includes a first actuation spring, a first actuation pill, a second actuation spring, and a second actuation pill. In an initial configuration the first actuation spring resides in a compressed, energized state substantially within an upper portion of first actuation pill and the second actuation spring resides in a compressed, energized state between the first actuation pill and the second actuation pill. An automatic injector includes a housing, an activation mechanism, an actuation mechanism, and a syringe cartridge having a plunger and a needle assembly. A retractable syringe may be utilized as a syringe cartridge, such as a prefilled retractable syringe with integrated safety features which retract the needle after use. The automatic injector may be utilized to inject the needle, deliver a drug treatment, and activate retraction of the needle. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060232 | AUTOMATIC RECONSTITUTION FOR DUAL CHAMBER SYRINGE - An automatic mixing device, an actuating device removably mounted to the automatic mixing device and a retractable syringe having the automatic mixing device are provided. The actuating device has an initially compressed spring and a trigger member that initiates spring decompression to drive depression of a mixing plunger of the automatic mixing device. A seal located in the outer chamber is capable of axial movement upon depression of the mixing plunger, from a first position in sealing engagement with one or more apertures in an inner barrel to a second position intermediate the apertures and vents in an outer barrel. This allows depression of the mixing plunger to force a first substance from the outer chamber through the apertures to mix with a second substance in an inner chamber of the inner barrel. The mixed substance in the inner barrel is then delivered by the syringe with subsequent needle retraction. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060233 | INSERTION MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY PUMP - An insertion mechanism for a drug pump includes an insertion mechanism housing; a manifold guide; an insertion biasing members initially held in an energized state; a retraction biasing member and a hub connected to a proximal end of a needle, wherein the retraction biasing member is held initially in an energized state between the hub and the manifold guide; and a manifold having a septum and a cannula, wherein the annular space between the septum and the cannula defines a manifold header. The needle and cannula are inserted into the body of a user by the insertion biasing member(s), after which only the needle is retracted. Retraction of the needle may open a fluid pathway from the manifold header to the body through the cannula. A drug delivery pump includes an activation mechanism, a drive mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, and the insertion mechanism. Assembly and operation methods are provided. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060234 | INTUSSUSCEPTING BALLOON CATHETER AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING AND USING THEREOF - A catheter including an outer conduit and an inner conduit movably disposed therein. The inner conduit includes at least one movable part. The proximal end of the inner conduit is angled piercing the wall of the outer conduit. The catheter includes an inflatable intussusceptable balloon having a proximal margin attached to the distal tip of the outer conduit and a distal margin attached to a portion of the inner conduit extending beyond the distal tip of the outer conduit. The diameter of a first portion of the balloon is larger than the diameter of other portions thereof. The catheter includes means for axially moving the inner conduit within the outer conduit, means for introducing expansion fluid into the balloon and means for permitting axial movement of the inner conduit within the outer conduit, unhindered by the passage of the angled proximal part of the inner conduit through the outer conduit. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060235 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a chemical compound or a herb extract or the combination having at least one of the activities of antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, anti-cancer, promoting membrane healing or immunomodulating, for the treatment and prevention of a disease of a mammal. The pharmaceutical composition is to be delivered into the hard-to-reach sinuses of a mammal by using a unique sinonasal delivery device. The invented method of treating a mammal disease reduces infectious and inflammation without causing antibiotic resistance or clinical significant adverse events. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060236 | CATHETER HANDLE - A catheter handle includes a handle body having a proximal end and a distal end and a passage extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The handle body comprises a plurality of shell parts that can be separated to access an interior of the handle body. The handle further includes a connector mounted at the proximal end of the handle body and a strain relief arranged at the distal end, the strain relief and the connector being removably arranged relative to the handle body. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060237 | CATHETER SHAPE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A catheter includes a handle, a catheter sheath and a stylet having a shaped distal part received within the catheter sheath. The catheter further has a shape adjustment mechanism including a stylet carrier displaceably carried by the handle and a shape adjuster in the form of a collar rotatable about the handle. Rotational movement of the shape adjuster imparts a motion to the stylet carrier to adjust the shape of the distal part of the stylet. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060238 | ELECTRICALLY CHARGED MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device with an outer surface prepared to reduce crystalline growth or surface fowling thereon is provided. The device includes an elongate member that extends between a distal end and a proximal end, and a lumen defined through at least a central portion of the member. The member is defined from a wire that is coiled to define the lumen therethrough, the coils of the wire are configured such that a plurality of the neighboring coils define a small space therebetween. The coiled wire includes a central metallic core that extends along the entire length of the wire defining the member and a polymeric jacket is wrapped around the core, wherein the polymeric jacket is configured to retain an electric charge disposed therethrough. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060239 | ARTICULATING MECHANISM WITH FLEX HINGED LINKS - The invention provides articulating mechanisms, and flexible members and flexible segments that can form such articulating mechanisms. The mechanisms are useful, for example, for remote steering, guidance and/or manipulation of various instruments and tools at a targeted location. The mechanisms, members or segments include links connected by flexible hinges. The proximal and distal ends of the mechanisms are connected by at least one set of cables in such a fashion that a proximal active flexible segment forms a discrete pair with a distal active flexible segment. Movement of active flexible segments at the proximal end of the mechanism results in a corresponding, relative movement of segments at the distal end of the mechanism. This configuration allows each flexible segment pair to move independently of one another and also permits the articulating mechanism to undergo complex movements and adopt complex configurations. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060240 | STEERABLE LASER PROBE - A steerable laser probe may include a handle having a handle proximal end and a handle distal end, an actuation structure of the handle, a housing sleeve, a shape memory sleeve at least partially disposed within the housing sleeve, and an optic fiber disposed within the shape memory sleeve and within an inner bore of the handle. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually curve the optic fiber. A compression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually straighten the optic fiber. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually curve the optic fiber. A decompression of the actuation structure may be configured to gradually straighten the optic fiber. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060241 | DYNAMIC REAL TIME ACTIVE PUPIL CENTROID COMPENSATION - An apparatus and method for actively compensating for pupil centroid shift includes obtaining a first measurement of a first reference point relative to a predetermined reference frame, wherein the first reference point being associated with a first pupil diameter of a patient. The method further includes obtaining a second measurement of a second reference point relative to the predetermined reference frame, wherein the second reference point is associated with a second pupil diameter of the patient and the second pupil diameter is different from the first pupil diameter. The method still further includes actively determining a relationship between the first measurement and the second measurement and actively generating a correction in response to the relationship, wherein the correction being used by a treatment laser in association with an eye surgery. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060242 | ISOTHERM-BASED TISSUE ABLATION CONTROL METHOD - A system and method for use with at least one cryoprobe for the treatment of biological tissue controls the energy applied to the tissue. The invention receives live procedure data such as temperature information from locations along the pathway of the cryogenic liquids, and calculates a procedure signature or profile based on the procedure data. In one embodiment, volumetric isotherms are calculated. The procedure signature is compared to a planning signature based on previously acquired image data and estimates of the thermal gradients from models. The system and method are further configured to automatically regulate the application of power based on analysis of the planning data to the procedure data. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060243 | TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION DETERMINING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a temperature distribution determining apparatus for determining a temperature distribution within an object caused by applying energy to the object. A temperature distribution measuring unit ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130060244 | Electrosurgical Device and Methods - An electrosurgical bipolar probe with internal cooling for use in systems and methods for lesioning in bone and other tissue is disclosed. The bipolar probe includes tubular electrodes configured such that the inner surface of the electrodes are cooled, directly or indirectly, while keeping the electrodes electrically isolated. An exemplary disclosed method of using a bipolar probe having an active tip having at least two electrodes for delivering energy includes the steps of: advancing the active tip into a bone tissue; delivering energy substantially between the electrodes in a bipolar manner; and supplying cooling fluid to the active tip for internal cooling of the electrodes. Some versions of the method further include the steps of monitoring the temperature of tissue to which the energy is being delivered; and controlling the delivery of energy in response to the temperature of the tissue. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060245 | CATHETER ADAPTED FOR DIRECT TISSUE CONTACT - An irrigated ablation catheter adapted for direct tissue contact has micro-elements that provide more accurate sensing of tissue, including thermal and electrical properties for temperature and impedance measurements. The micro-elements extend through a hollow chamber of an irrigated ablation electrode, and distal ends thereof can protrude outside of electrode or be flush with the electrode. The micro-elements have a protective guide tube in which components enabling temperature sensing or electrical sensing are encased. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060246 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATING TISSUE - The invention provides a system and method for achieving the cosmetically beneficial effects of shrinking collagen tissue in the dermis or other areas of tissue in an effective, non-invasive manner using an array of electrodes. Systems described herein allow for improved treatment of tissue. Additional variations of the system include array of electrodes configured to minimize the energy required to produce the desired effect. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060247 | ANCHORED CARDIAC ABLATION CATHETER - An apparatus and method for performing cardiac ablations employs a catheter comprising an anchoring device and an ablating device to perform the ablations to electrically isolate the pulmonary veins and left atrium from surrounding atrial tissue. The anchor can comprise a balloon-type device, a stent-like device, a strut-like device, a spring-strut-like device, an umbrella-like device, a mushroom-like device, or other device that allows the catheter to maintain a position with respect to target tissue. The ablator can comprise a balloon ablator, an umbrella ablator, a pinwheel ablator, an umbrella ablator incorporating a cinch mechanism, a mushroom balloon ablator and a segmented balloon or pinwheel ablator. The anchor and ablator can also comprise a combination mushroom balloon anchor section and mushroom balloon ablator section. The anchor and ablator can include electrodes for measuring a conductance therebetween when in deployed position, so as to determine the effectiveness of the ablation. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060248 | ANCHORED CARDIAC ABLATION CATHETER - An apparatus and method for performing cardiac ablations employs a catheter comprising an anchoring device and an ablating device to perform the ablations to electrically isolate the pulmonary veins and left atrium from surrounding atrial tissue. The anchor can comprise a balloon-type device, a stent-like device, a strut-like device, a spring-strut-like device, an umbrella-like device, a mushroom-like device, or other device that allows the catheter to maintain a position with respect to target tissue. The ablator can comprise a balloon ablator, an umbrella ablator, a pinwheel ablator, an umbrella ablator incorporating a cinch mechanism, a mushroom balloon ablator and a segmented balloon or pinwheel ablator. The anchor and ablator can also comprise a combination mushroom balloon anchor section and mushroom balloon ablator section. The anchor and ablator can include electrodes for measuring a conductance therebetween when in deployed position, so as to determine the effectiveness of the ablation. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060249 | SURGICAL TREATMENT DEVICE - A surgical treatment device which is used together with an endoscope, includes a sheath, a treatment portion which is arranged at the distal end portion of the sheath and includes first to third electrodes configured to treat a living tissue by using electrical energy, an operation portion which is arranged at a proximal end portion of the sheath and which is configured to operate the treatment portion, and a switching portion which is configured to switch between a first mode in which a treatment is given by using the first electrode and at least one of the second and third electrodes in the treatment portion and a second mode in which a treatment is given by using the second and third electrodes. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060250 | Surgical Vessel Sealer and Divider - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members. Each jaw member includes an elongated proximal segment and a distal segment. The distal segments are configured to grasp tissue therebetween. The jaw members are biased towards a spaced-apart position relative to one another. A sliding unit is disposed about the first and second jaw members and is slidable relative to the jaw members between a first position, wherein the sliding unit is disposed about the elongated proximal segments of the jaw members, and a second position, wherein the sliding unit is disposed about the distal segments of the jaw members. The sliding unit is configured to transition the jaw members against the bias from the spaced-apart position to an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween upon sliding of the sliding unit from the first position to the second position. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060251 | PROXIMAL HUMERUS GREATER TUBEROSITY HOOK-ARM CLIP - The invention relates to a bone plate for stabilizing a fractured greater tuberosity, wherein the bone plate comprises one or more apertures for fixing the bone plate to bone; one or more hook-arm receivers; one or more attachable hook-arms comprising one or more prongs and a device for attachment to the bone plate. The invention also relates to methods for stabilizing a fractured greater tuberosity using the bone plates of the invention and kits comprising the same. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060252 | SURGICAL SAGITTAL SAW BLADE ASSEMBLY FORMED BY PUNCHING A PIVOT BOSS FROM ONE OF THE STATIC PLATES OF THE ASSEMBLY - A surgical sagittal saw blade assembly formed that includes a static bar, an oscillating blade head and at least one drive rod that reciprocates to oscillate the blade head. The bar is formed from two plates. A boss is pouch formed to extend up from one of the plates. The boss serves as the static pivot point around which the blade head oscillates. When the plates are secured together to form the bar, the top of the boss is welded to the inner surface of the second plate. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060253 | UNIVERSAL POSITIONING DEVICE FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A positioning device assembly for positioning a tool guide block for use in an orthopedic surgery includes a positioning device having a block body with a reference surface adapted to abut a bone element, and first and second adjustment mechanisms that are independently operable. The first adjustment mechanism permits rotation of the tool guide block about a medial-lateral extending axis to provide flexion-extension angle adjustment and the second adjustment mechanism permits rotation of the tool guide block about an anterior-posterior extending axis to provide varus-valgus angle adjustment. The second adjustment mechanism includes integral coarse and fine adjustment mechanisms. A tool guide block assembly mounted to the positioning device includes a platform portion which is engaged to the block body of the positioning device and the tool guide block which is releasably engaged with the platform. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060254 | EYE MANIPULATOR - An eye-manipulator can include an applicator-arm and an eye-contact element, the applicator-arm providing mechanical control over the eye-contact element, and the eye-contact element, connected to the applicator-arm, can be configured to make contact with an eye. A method of manipulating an eye includes aligning the eye-contact element with an eye by adjusting the applicator-arm of the eye-manipulator; contacting the eye with the eye-contact element of the eye-manipulator; and manipulating the eye with the eye-manipulator to assist a docking of a patient interface of an ophthalmic system onto the eye. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060255 | Lens Injector Apparatus and Method - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an apparatus and method for injecting a lens into a flap or pocket in the cornea. This lens or pocket preferably is created by a laser used in conventional lasik surgery. The apparatus includes a syringe or handle, a plunger extending movably through the lumen of the syringe, and a paddle. The paddle extends from the distal end of the syringe and is configured to hold the lens to be injected into the eye. The paddle also defines a fluid flow path in fluid communication with the lumen of the syringe and configured to allow saline to flow onto the paddle to lift the lens from the paddle, such that the lens can be inserted into the eye. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060256 | FLAT-TYPE INTEGRAL PRELOADED INJECTOR WITH INTRAOCULAR LENS FIXING DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention relates to a flat-type integral preloaded injector with an intraocular lens fixing device, and more particularly, to a flat-type integral preloaded injector which is provided with an intraocular lens fixing device for injecting an intraocular lens used in a cataract surgery. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060257 | MODULAR INTRAOCULAR LENS INJECTOR - An injector for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye, comprising a main body ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130060258 | Endoluminal Surgical Instrument for Stapling, Cutting and Dividing - A device for cutting, stapling and dividing the bowel allowing surgery to be performed laparoscopically and associated method of use. The device is inserted transanally and positioned within the bowel, ligatures secure the bowel to the device. The bowel is then cut by the device while securing the open end to minimize spillage and the bowel stapled. The bowel can be re-attached using additional staples and further cuts made to allow the device to be removed. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060259 | VACUUM DELIVERY EXTRACTOR - A delivery extractor for use with a suction source and at least one monitor in vacuum assisted deliveries. The extractor comprises a cup-shaped element and a tubular stem joined to the cup-shaped element and in pneumatic communication with the suction source. The extractor also includes at least one noninvasive sensor positioned on a sensor support so as to continuously contact the scalp of a fetus when the head of the fetus is positioned in the cup-shaped element. The sensor support is depressible within the cup-shaped element. The at least one sensor is in communication with the monitor(s) which monitors at least one physiological indicator of the well-being of the fetus during its transit through the birth canal. In other cases, the aforementioned noninvasive sensor(s) detects direct waves while other noninvasive sensors positioned on the rim of the cup-shaped element detect surface waves related to the same phenomenon. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060260 | Multi-actuator array for the specific deformation of an implant - An electronic control device assists in the insertion of an implant into the body of a patient, and allows the implant to be arbitrarily altered in shape by applying control signals. Patient-specific geometric body data from a body region into which the implant is to be introduced is input and stored. Computer-aided simulation of the insertion operation uses the patient-specific body data as a basis for simulating the insertion operation to produce actuation data which control the arbitrary alteration in the shape of the implant. The control device outputs the actuation data to the implant in the form of control signals on the basis of a sensed or calculated current introduction position of the implant according to the prior simulation. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060261 | MULTI-ARM TOOL FOR DELIVERING IMPLANTS AND METHODS THEREOF - In a general aspect, a medical device includes a receiving arm configured to be coupled to at least a portion of an implant, and a clamping arm having a proximal end coupled to the receiving arm and having a track at a distal end of the clamping arm. The medical device also includes a sliding component including a needle and configured to slidably move along the track of the clamping arm. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060262 | LIMITED ACCESS SUTURING DEVICES, SYSTEM, AND METHODS - Medical suturing devices, systems, and methods will be useful for endoscopic (with or without access ports) or other surgeries in which access is limited, including ear, nose, and throat procedures. Articulation motions may be transferred from a handle to needle grasping jaws using an axial movement of a shaft that has axial stiffness (such as being stiff in compression) and lateral flexibility or an axial movement of a cable. An extension body (within which the shaft or cable moves) between the handle and jaws can be pre-bent or custom bent by the user. Portions of the devices may be disposable, replaceable, and/or reusable. A spring adjacent the clamp may open the clamp or impose a gripping force. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060263 | ELEMENT FOR REINFORCING A MESH - The present invention relates to a reinforcing element ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130060264 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FOLDING AND SECURING TISSUE - The present invention relates to devices, and methods for using the devices, to create and secure a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus wall or esophageal tissue in the region of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to reduce the diameter of the esophagus opening in that region. One aspect of the invention includes forming the tissue fold by closing a grasping arm that is pivotably connected to an overtube that has been positioned at the juncture of the fundus wall and esophagus wall. A further aspect of the invention includes tissue clips configured to be inserted and positioned through an endoluminal device. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060265 | IMPLANTS FOR CREATING CONNECTIONS TO TISSUE PARTS, IN PARTICULAR TO SKELETAL PARTS, AS WELL AS DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION THEREOF - Implants for forming a positive connection with human or animal parts include a material, such as thermoplastics and thixotropic materials, that can be liquefied by means of mechanical energy. The implants are brought into contact with the tissue part, are subjected to the action of ultrasonic energy while being pressed against the tissue part. The liquefiable material liquefies and is pressed into openings or surface asperities of the tissue part so that, once solidified, the implant is positively joined thereto. The implantation involves the use of an implantation device that includes a generator, an oscillating element, and a resonator. The generator causes the oscillating element to mechanically oscillate, and the element transmits the oscillations to the resonator. The resonator is used to press the implant against the tissue part to transmit oscillations to the implant. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060266 | NEURAL PROSTHESIS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A NEURAL PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a neural prosthesis, a neural prosthesis for use in the treatment of severed nerves and to a method for producing a neural prosthesis. Said neural prosthesis comprises a coupling element receptacle and at least one coupling element having a first and a second coupling section, wherein the coupling element is fixed by the coupling element receptacle, and wherein the first coupling section can be arranged on a first nerve region and the second coupling section on a second nerve region so that both nerve regions can be coupled by means of the neural prosthesis. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060267 | CANNULA TIPS, TISSUE ATTACHMENT RINGS, AND METHODS OF DELIVERING AND USING THE SAME - A surgical cannula system. The surgical cannula system includes a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. A tissue attachment ring, being configured to be coupled to a biological tissue, includes a lumen extending therethrough. A locking mechanism has a first locking state, in which the cannula is configured to move with respect to the tissue attachment ring, and a second locking state, in which movement of the cannula with respect to the tissue attachment ring is resisted. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060268 | VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM WITH CONNECTOR - A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060269 | THROMBUS PENETRATING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A device for penetrating occlusive material in a body lumen is provided that may include an outer tube, an intermediate tube, and an inner tube. At least a portion of the intermediate tube may be moveably disposed within the outer tube. At least a portion of the inner tube may be moveably disposed within the intermediate tube. A first dynamic member may be operably connected to the intermediate tube and the inner tube. The first dynamic member may be configured to penetrate the occlusive material and to anchor the first dynamic member within the occlusive material. A second dynamic member may be operably connected to the outer tube and the intermediate tube. The second dynamic member may be configured to penetrate the occlusive material and to anchor the second dynamic member within the occlusive material and to support movement of the first dynamic member. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060270 | ATHERECTOMY DEVICE - A device for modifying a body lumen of a mammal in need thereof is provided, comprising a helically-cut tube comprising cutting teeth, said helically-cut tube substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of said device, a ramp wire that is displaced from the longitudinal axis of said device over at least a portion of said ramp wire and is enclosed by said helically-cut tube over at least a part of the length of said ramp wire, a drive rod wherein the broach may be moved proximally, distally, and/or radially via proximal, distal, and radial motions, respectively, of the drive rod. Also provided are methods for using the device. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060271 | MULTI-CONFIGURABLE CORNEAL SURFACE MARKER - A corneal marking device for placing markings on the cornea of a patient. The device features a mounting member which is adapted for a hand gripping on one end and has a corneal marking component at the other. The marking component has a centrally located hub having an axial passage and has a plurality of marking fins radially extending from said hub. The leading edge of the fins of said marking component are adapted for placement of ink thereon which is communicated to the eye on contact. A light source communicating from the hub masks the approach of the device to the patient's eye diminishing patient flinching and eye movement. A two colored communication of the light source to the eye provides the user a visual reference to maintain the device in alignment with the patient's eye until contact. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060272 | TISSUE SHAVERS - Various arthroscopic shavers are provided that minimize contact between bodily fluid and the shaver hand piece. Arthroscopic shavers generally include a cutting assembly mated to a hand piece. In one embodiment, the shaver includes a hub that connects the cutting assembly with the hand piece and has an exit port configured to transport cut tissue and fluid from the device. In another embodiment, the shaver includes a hub configured to retrofit existing shaver hand pieces having interior lumens for removing cut tissue and fluid. The hub further includes an exit port that diverts fluid away from the hand piece. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060273 | EXTRALUMINAL BALLOON DISSECTION - The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the trachea, the esophagus, or even a nerve bundle. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060274 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON DEVICES - Disclosed is a balloon of an intragastric device, comprising, in combination: a core of a first material and having an inner surface and an outer surface; and a coating of a second material on at least one of the inner surface of the core and the outer surface of the core. Disclosed is a method, comprising, in combination: creating a core of a balloon by a core in a first material; dipping at least one of an inner surface of the core and an outer surface of the core in a second material, whereby a coating is formed on at least one of the inner surface of the core and the outer surface of the core. The first material may be of a more dimensional consistency than the second material, have a greater elasticity than the second material, or be primarily of polydimethyl-siloxane. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060275 | MULTI-LUMEN CENTRAL ACCESS VENA CAVA FILTER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A combined multi-lumen central access catheter and an embolic filter including ports proximal and distal the filter for fluid infusion and/or pressure sensing and infusion ports in the catheter to permit infusion of bioactive agents, flushing agents and/or contrast agents. The embolic filter may be removably coupled to the multi-lumen catheter for temporary placement and retrieval under recommended indications. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060276 | CATHETER APPARATUS - To provide a catheter apparatus capable of performing removal of an embolus such as a thrombus, administration of a drug, etc. and sampling of body fluid such as blood at the same time inside a lumen of the human body, the catheter apparatus has a catheter | 2013-03-07 |
20130060277 | Bilateral Wound Compress - I, Regina D'Andrea, hereby submit this application to patent the Bilateral Wound Compress. A bilateral wound compress is designed to apply constant pressure to a wound. The Bilateral Wound Compress consists of two blocks screwed together with the wounded body part in between. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060278 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING HOUSING, A CUTTING ACCESSORY THAT EXTENDS FROM THE HOUSING AND ACTUATORS THAT ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF THE CUTTING ACCESSORY RELATIVE TO THE HOUSING - An instrument for treating tissue during a medical procedure includes a hand-held portion and a working portion. The hand-held portion is manually supported and moved by a user and the working portion is movably coupled to the hand-held portion. A tracking device is attached to the hand-held portion for tracking the instrument. The tracking device is in communication with a control system, which is used to keep the working portion within or outside of a boundary. A plurality of actuators are operatively coupled to the working portion. The control system instructs the actuators to move the working portion relative to the hand-held portion during the medical procedure in order to maintain a desired relationship between the working portion and the boundary. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060279 | CATHETER WITH SEALED HYDRATABLE HEMOSTATIC OCCLUSION ELEMENT - Apparatus for sealing a vascular wall penetration disposed at the end of the tissue tract comprises a shaft, an optional occlusion element, a hydratable hemostatic implant, and a protective sleeve. The apparatus is deployed through the tissue tract with the occlusion element optionally occluding the vascular wall penetration and inhibiting backbleeding therethrough. The hydratable hemostatic implant, which will typically be a biodegradable polymer such as collagen carrying an anti-proliferative agent or coagulation promoter, will then be deployed from the sealing apparatus by retracting the protective sleeve and left in place to enhance closure of the vascular wall penetration with minimum scarring. The hydratable implant will be protected from premature hydration and swelling by a soluble plug covering the implant's distal end prior to sleeve retraction. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060280 | BONE ANCHOR HAVING AN INTEGRATED STRESS ISOLATOR - The present disclosure includes a knotless suture anchoring system for anchoring a suture with respect to a body cavity, including a bone anchor body with at least one rigid anchoring structure to secure the anchor body within the body cavity. The anchor body has a longitudinal bore and cross-pin extending across the bore. A retention member is coupled to the anchor body with a break notch therebetween, which may selectively fracture to separate the body from the retention member. Additionally there is a suture cutout on the retention member and a relief feature positioned along the break notch and approximately diametrically opposed from the suture cutout, the relief feature acting to alter the force dissipation along the break notch during the separation of the retention member from the anchor body. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060281 | Multilayer One-Piece Pacifier - A pacifier comprises a first layer ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130060282 | ORTHOPEDIC CHAIR FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF SPINAL DISEASES - A chair comprises a seat and a seat back made of non-resilient materials. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060283 | Laminoplasty Plates, Systems, And Devices, And Methods Relating to the Same - Disclosed are laminoplasty devices and systems, kits that include such laminoplasty devices or systems or components thereof; and methods of assembling and using such laminoplasty devices and systems. In particular, articulating laminoplasty devices are provided that allow lamina plates to be adjusted angularly and transitionally with respect to a cage connecting the lamina plates. Also provided are laminoplasty plates that are configured so as to be assembled with a bone graft housing, and which provide an opening configured to facilitate bone graft insertion into the housing. Further provided are expandable laminoplasty fixation systems that include a lateral mass plate, a lamina plate and a set screw that when screwed and unscrewed, allows one to contract and expand the plates with respect to one another. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060284 | SPINOUS PROCESS FUSION AND ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS AND METHODS - A spinal implant device immobilizes an attached vertebrae through a minimally invasive surgical approach while providing a compartment within the implant for the placement of bone graft or bone graft substitute. The bone graft material fuses the spinous processes and/or lamina portion of bone of the vertebral bone to which the device is attached. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060285 | FLEXIBLE AND STATIC INTERSPINOUS/INTER-LAMINAR SPINAL SPACERS - Interspinous/inter-laminar spinal spacers are configured to be placed between bony structures of adjacent vertebrae. In one form, spinal spacers are defined by a unitary body comprising a first contoured plate and a second contoured plate. The first contoured plate comprises first and second wings configured to engage first and second vertebra, and a post extending from the contoured plate and having a bullet nose and an outer surface with a curved portion and a planar portion. The second contoured plate is slidably coupled to the post of the body and comprises first and second wings configured to engage first and second vertebra, a rear portion extending between the first wing and the second wing, and a front portion extending between the first wing and the second wing. The first wing, second wing, rear portion, and front portion define a first bore configured to receive the post. | 2013-03-07 |
20130060286 | MINIMALLY-INVASIVE IMPLANT FOR OPENING AND ENLARGEMENT OF PROCESSUS SPINOSUS INTERSPACE AND METHOD OF PERCUTANEOUSLY ENLARGING PROCESSUS SPINOSUS INTERSPACE THEREWITH - For minimally-invasive therapy for spinal canal stenosis, a therapeutic device capable of stationing an interspinous process spacer without the need of large skin incision or ligamentous tissue incision and also without the need of detaching of the paraspinal muscle from the spine. The interspinous process spacer includes a conoid screw region ( | 2013-03-07 |
20130060287 | TETHER TENSIONING INSTRUMENT - Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether. | 2013-03-07 |