13th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120078131 | ECG MONITORING WITH REDUCED FALSE ASYSTOLE ALARMS - A patient monitor comprises: an electrocardiograph ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120078132 | Method and Apparatus of Neural Signal Determination and Therapy Enhancement - A method and device are provided that detect and identify a neural signal by type and optionally or automatically provide a signal that affects a nerve carrying the neural signal. A plurality of electrodes is positioned along a nerve and monitors the electrical activity of the nerve. The invented system analyzes the monitored data to determine when the monitored activity can be identified as a known type of bioelectric signal, e.g., a pain nerve signal. The system may optionally attempt to affect, disrupt, diminish, nullify or block transmission of bioelectric signals along the nerve, e.g., by directing electrical energy through an electrode to nullify a bioelectric signal along a pain nerve. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078133 | VACUUM ASSISTED BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device having a stylet, an outer cannula, and a vacuum chamber is disclosed. The stylet includes a lumen with an open proximal end and a tissue receiving opening near a distal end thereof. The outer cannula is slidably disposed over the stylet and has an open distal end with a cutting edge formed thereon. The vacuum chamber is in communication with the lumen of the stylet. Actuation of the outer cannula causes a vacuum to be delivered to the tissue receiving opening through the lumen of the stylet before the outer cannula advances distally. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078134 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF NEEDLES IN TISSUE - Needles are deployed in tissue under direct ultrasonic or other imaging. To aid in deploying the needle, a visual needle guide is projected on to the image prior to needle deployment. Once the needle guide is properly aligned, the needle can be deployed. After needle deployment, a safety boundary and treatment region are projected on to the screen. After confirming that the safety boundary and treatment regions are sufficient, the patient can be treated using the needle. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078135 | Medical Instrument - A medical instrument includes a housing, a stylet having a portion in the housing, a cannula coaxially receiving the stylet and having a portion in the housing, and a member slidably coupled to the housing. The stylet and the cannula are movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The member is configured with first and second bars to move the stylet and the cannula from their extended positions to their retracted positions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078136 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING SEMEN SAMPLES - The invention relates to a device for collecting semen samples, which is configured such that the patient/donor can perform ejaculation and the corresponding semen collection in his own home, for subsequent transfer to a medical centre or laboratory where the semen can be analyzed. The invention is characterized in that it consists of a preferably plastic cylindrical tube including mouth that is provided with a peripheral flange having a rounded edge in order to allow the condom into which the patient/donor ejaculates to be securely fastened thereto, and a closure cover that is screwed onto the cylindrical tube in order to press and secure the semen-filled condom housed inside said tube. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078137 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BEDSIDE COLLECTION OF BODY FLUIDS AND AUTOMATIC VOLUME LEVEL MONITORING - A bedside apparatus and method designed to collect and monitor liquids output from a catheterized patient including an electronic unit and one of a plurality of defined disposable collecting and measuring rigid vessels that may differ in shape and size. Each defined vessel has at least one inlet to connect to a catheter outputting liquid from a patient in order to collect the liquid in the defined vessel. The defined vessel has at least one outlet valve to control draining of liquid from the vessel. An electronic unit has a configuration to receive the defined vessel and to securely mount and hold the defined vessel in a fixed relationship. The electronic unit further has a liquid level sensing device located in juxtaposition to the defined vessel to sense the level of liquid contained in the vessel. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078138 | MEDICAL APPARATUS SYSTEM HAVING OPTICAL FIBER LOAD SENSING CAPABILITY - Apparatus is provided for diagnosing or treating an organ or vessel, wherein a device having at least two optical fiber sensors disposed in a distal extremity thereof is coupled to processing logic programmed to compute a multi-dimensional force vector responsive to detected changes in the optical characteristics of the optical fiber sensors arising from deflection of the distal extremity resulting from contact with the tissue of the wall of the organ or vessel. The force vector may be used to facilitate manipulation of the catheter either directly or automatically using a robotic system. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078139 | SURGICAL GENERATOR FOR ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES - A generator is disclosed to generate a drive signal to a surgical device. The generator includes an ultrasonic generator module to generate a first drive signal to drive an ultrasonic device, an electrosurgery/radio frequency (RF) generator module to generate a second drive signal to drive an electrosurgical device, and a foot switch coupled to each of the ultrasonic generator module and the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The foot switch is configured to operate in a first mode when the ultrasonic device is coupled to the ultrasonic generator module and the foot switch is configured to operate in a second mode when the electrosurgical device is coupled to the electrosurgery/RF generator module. The generator further includes a user interface to provide feedback in accordance with the operation of any one of the ultrasonic device and the electrosurgical device in accordance with a predetermined algorithm. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078140 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Blood Clots and Tissue from the Patient's Head - Methods and apparatus for removing blood clots and tissue from intracranial space of the patient's head using an ultrasound device under visualization guidance to locate, dissolve and remove the blood clots outside the patient's head are provided. One or more pharmacologic agents may be delivered to the treatment area to further facilitate removal of the blood clots or other tissue. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078141 | Systems and methods for using reverse thermal gradient to non-invasively heat a subjacent soft tissue structure - A new non-invasive approach is proposed that contemplates a method and apparatus to utilize two- or three-dimensional treatment patterns with a reverse thermal gradient to non-invasively heat a subjacent soft tissue structure through an intact tissue surface or an intact surface epithelium for clinical applications. For most clinical applications, an electromagnetic energy source with surface cooling is employed to heat the treatment patterns. Without limitation, the clinical applications include but are not limited to the treatment of post partum vaginal laxity, female incontinence, cervical incompetence with preterm labor, gastro-esophageal reflux, reduction of gastric reservoir capacity (for weight management), sleep apnea, snoring, pain management and the treatment of orthopedic injuries such as joint laxity and tennis elbow. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078142 | CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION DEVICE - A CPM chair for repeatedly flexing and extending a patient's knee permits a patient to remain comfortably seated while controlling therapeutic knee flexure and extension. A slide member is longitudinally reciprocal between extended and retracted positions with its slide direction controlled by the patent. A drum has an endless cable wrapped about its periphery and is rotated in alternate directions by a reversible electrical motor. The cable extends over respective forward and rearward pulleys and is secured to the slide member. A pedal assembly supports the patient's foot and is pivotally secured to the slide member to accommodate different positions of the patient's heel. Control switches are actuable by the patient to control slide member direction. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078144 | BEDSORE PREVENTION SYSTEM, DEVICE & METHODS - The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for preventing and treating bedsores. In particular, the invention is directed to the use of feedback mechanisms and application of dedicated protocols to identify and monitor therapeutic efforts, including the use of movement sensors, adjustable beds, adjustable wheel chairs, and a networking interface to deliver comprehensive, interactive therapies for the prevention and treatment of bedsores. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078145 | COMPRESSION GARMENT APPARATUS HAVING SUPPORT BLADDER - A compression garment apparatus includes a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and pressurizes a support bladder on the compression garment to enhance the fit of the compression garment and maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The support bladder may be selectively pressurized when needed based at least in part on sensed physical characteristics. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078146 | COMPRESSION GARMENT APPARATUS HAVING BASELINE PRESSURE - A compression garment apparatus including a compression garment and a pressurizer. The pressurizer intermittently pressurizes a therapeutic bladder on the compression garment and maintains a baseline pressure in the therapeutic bladder to maintain the therapeutic bladder in position with respect to a target compression zone on a body part on which the garment is worn. The baseline pressure is adjusted in response to sensed physical characteristics. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078147 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS PROVIDING TARGETED AND SIMULTANEOUS COMPRESSIVE THERMAL THERAPY - A therapeutic compression garment having an the inner layer of compression fabric and an outer layer of gradient compression fabric that also includes an area of zoned compression, wherein a pocket is defined between the outer and inner layers of fabric, is positioned under the area of zoned compression, and is accessible through a slit formed in the outer layer of fabric, wherein the pocket is strategically positioned within the garment overlying a respective body part of the wearer of the garment, and wherein the pocket receives an insertable thermal medium therein, whereby the insertable thermal medium is held securely in place and applies compressive thermal therapy to the respective underlying body part of the wearer as a function of the compression applied by the inner and outer layers of fabric. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078148 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALKER - An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker includes a first member (posterior shell) and a second member (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member. An outsole or plantar shell portion is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell. A hinge mechanism is provided between the posterior and dorsal shells to allow the dorsal shell to be swung away from the posterior shell in order to accommodate an anatomical limb therein. Inflatable bladders having perspiration wicking channels and/or openings are provided within a liner for insertion between the posterior and dorsal shells. Quick-connecting buckle and retaining assemblies can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078149 | Orthopedic Posture Brace - One embodiment of an orthopedic posture brace comprising a holster strap that forms two arm loops when attached to an axial strap and two abdominal straps. When worn, the holster straps encircle the user's shoulders. The axial strap will rest against the thoracic region of the user's back. After the two abdominal straps pass through a loop at the bottom of the axial strap, the two ends not connected to the holster strap may be fastened together around the front of the user's abdomen. Tightening the ends of the abdominal strap will cause tension in the holster straps urging the user's shoulders rearward to encourage proper spinal alignment and reduced slouching or hunching over. The amount of tension generated by tightening the abdominal straps will determine how far back toward the spinal column the user's shoulders are pulled. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078150 | SPLINT ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING OF THE HAND - A hand splint includes a forearm component, a strut mounted on the forearm component, and a hand component mounted on the strut such that a spacing is defined between the hand component and the forearm component. The hand component is configured to receive the volar surface of at least one of the digits of a user's hand and may include a resilient section for generating a continuous restoring force in response to bending. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078151 | APPARATUS FOR, AND METHOD OF, REDUCING KNEE PAIN AND/OR INCREASING LEVELS OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - An apparatus for reducing knee pain and/or increasing athletic performance, comprising: a compressive sleeve, a compressive wrap, or a compressive pair of shorts configured to fit over a thigh of at least one leg; an elastic strap configured to fit tightly and circumferentially, over and around the compressive sleeve, the compressive wrap, or the compressive pair of shorts, above a knee joint at a mid-portion of the thigh; a generally concave-shaped hard actuator having a concave side, wherein the elastic strap is configured to fit over the hard actuator and thereby press the concave side of the concave hard actuator against a position on an anterior side of the mid-portion of the thigh; wherein application of the apparatus reduces knee pain and/or increases athletic performance. A method of reducing knee pain and/or increasing athletic performance is also disclosed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078152 | Two-Strap Ankle Brace With Non-Rigid Brace Body and Semi-rigid Orthotic Arch Support - An ankle brace is configured with a lateral anterior talofibular (ATF) strap and an inversion control strap affixed to a non-rigid brace body coupled to a semi-rigid orthotic arch support. The brace may be quickly donned and doffed by a wearer, and provides prophylactic or post-injury support to the ATF ligament without unduly restricting the wearer's motion. As a result, the wearer may participate in physical activity without significant impairment in range of motion. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078153 | WOUND DRESSINGS - A dressing for covering a wound of a patient comprises a sheet member adapted to be adhered to the patient's skin in use to provide an airtight seal around the wound, wherein the skin-adhesion is provided by a hydrogel layer | 2012-03-29 |
20120078154 | ABSORBENT FOAM WOUND DRESSING MATERIALS - A wound dressing material comprising a solid substrate having interstitial spaces therein, wherein said substrate is a hydrophilic open-cell foam material, and wherein said interstitial spaces are at least partially filled by a hydrophilic polyurethane foam different from said substrate foam material. Also provided is a method of making a porous wound dressing material comprising the steps of: providing a substrate of a solid hydrophilic first foam material; applying a fluid or gel polyurethane foam prepolymer mixture to at least one surface of said solid substrate; and curing said prepolymer in contact with said solid substrate. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078155 | BIODEGRADABLE TERPOLYMERS AND TERPOLYMER BLENDS AS PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - Disclosed herein are terpolymers and blends prepared from polyester terpolymers that can function as pressure-sensitive adhesives. The disclosed articles can comprise the terpolymer and terpolymer blends coated to a conformable backing member. The terpolymer and terpolymer blends can further comprise a bioactive agent. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078156 | Compression article with insert - A compression article has an elastic base structure with an insert which is knitted double-ply and applies at least substantially a same compression pressure on a body of a wearer of an article as a base structure. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078157 | Device For Providing Therapeutic Pressure To a Treatment Site - The subject invention includes devices for providing therapeutic pressure to a treatment site. The devices include a bladder portion and a dressing portion. The bladder portion has opposed upper and lower exterior walls sealed to one another along common peripheral edges thereof to form an interior pressure chamber therebetween, without a lip or flange extending around the perimeter of the peripheral edge. The dressing portion is integrated with the bladder portion or detachably provided so that none of the bladder material comes into contact with the patient's skin at the treatment site. The interior pressure chamber of the bladder portion may have a number of configurations and serves as a bolster for the dressing portion, used to aid in the healing process of the wound. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078158 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH ANCHORING MECHANISM AND MULTIPLE OUTLETS - Devices and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One ocular implant, has a substantially straight, rigid, elongate body. The body has a self-trephinating distal portion that narrows toward a distal end, and at least one inlet that communicates with at least one inner lumen that communicates with a plurality of outlets. The lumen has a sufficient length to extend from an anterior chamber of an eye to a physiologic outflow pathway. An anchor member extends from the implant. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078159 | MULTI-LUMEN VENTRICULAR DRAINAGE CATHETER - A shunt includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet and a flow control mechanism disposed within the housing. A ventricular catheter is connected to the inlet of the housing. The catheter has a longitudinal length, a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner lumen extending therethrough. The inner lumen of the catheter includes at least two lumens at the distal end and has only one lumen at the proximal end. The catheter has one slit and aperture corresponding to each of the at least two lumens located at the distal end of the catheter. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078160 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CANCER THERAPY - Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for treating bladder cancer. Example apparatus include a laser or other source that generates visible or near-infrared radiation and a cytoscope to deliver and apply the radiation to a treatment site, such as the urothelial surface of the bladder. The radiation alters the permeability of at least one layer of the bladder wall, allowing more efficacious administration of chemotherapeutic or anticancer agent to the bladder lumen during or after application of the radiation. Permeability of the bladder wall may be altered by damaging suburothelial blood vessels, such as those of the lamina propria of the bladder wall, or by damaging the urothelium and suburothelial blood vessels of the bladder in a patient with bladder cancer. Damage to the urothelium induced by the radiation may be of a continuous or discontinuous nature. Treatment may also cause regression or destruction of (pre)malignant tissue in the urothelium and suburothelium. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078161 | Apparatus for electrically mediated delivery of therapeutic agents - Apparatus for the delivery of an electrical field which facilitates the intracellular delivery of a therapeutic agent to a predetermined site within the tissue of a patient. The apparatus will comprise a plurality of penetrating electrodes arranged in a predetermined spatial relationship, each electrode with a cross sectional area contributing to the total cross sectional area of all electrodes, and structural means incorporating an inanimate source of energy operatively connected to the plurality of electrodes for deploying the electrodes, wherein the source of energy is sufficient to impart a force of at least 1000 pounds per square inch (0.7 kilogram per square millimeter) of total cross sectional area of all electrodes at the initiation of the deployment of the electrodes. The apparatus will also comprise means for generating an electrical field which facilitates the intracellular delivery of a therapeutic agent, which means is operatively connected to said electrodes at least in their deployed state. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078162 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ELECTROMOTIVE DELIVERY OF MACROMOLECULES INTO TISSUE - Electromotive delivery of macromolecules can be provided using a delivery device including a first chamber for contacting a macromolecule delivery medium to a surface of a tissue or other anatomy of a patient; and a second chamber for contacting a receiving medium to the patient. A first electrode can be disposed in the first chamber so as to not directly contact the macromolecule delivery medium. A second medium having a buffering agent can be used to keep the first electrode from coming into direct contact with the macromolecule delivery medium. A second electrode can be disposed within the receiving medium in the second chamber such that the second electrode does not directly contact the patient. An electric field can be generated using the first and second electrodes in order to cause the macromolecule delivery medium to move into the tissue of interest from the first chamber of the delivery device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078163 | METHOD OF GENERATING CONNECTIVE TISSUE - A method of generating bone or connective tissue in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising: (a) implanting a scaffold in a damaged region of the subject, the scaffold comprising a tissue growth promoting agent; and (b) enhancing uptake of the tissue growth promoting agent into cells located on the scaffold, wherein the enhancing is effected by induced poration of the cells thereby generating bone or connective tissue in the subject. Kits for generating bone or connective tissue are also provided. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078164 | MEDICAL TOOL FOR REDUCED PENETRATION FORCE - A medical device is provided having reduced penetration force. The device includes a body having a central hollow channel and a piezoelectric transducer received within and secured to the body. The piezoelectric transducer has a hollow portion concentric with the central hollow channel. A tubular member is associated with and in communication with the piezoelectric transducer. The tubular member has at least one open end formed concentric with the central hollow channel and the hollow portion of the piezoelectric transducer, wherein the transducer is adapted for vibrating at a frequency to produce an oscillating displacement of the tubular member. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078165 | ELEMENT FOR IMPLANTATION WITH MEDICAL DEVICE - A therapeutic agent eluting element includes an elongate body member and one or more therapeutic agents elutable from the body member. The elongate body member is configured to be implanted subcutaneously along side of a therapy delivery element. The elongate body member may be formed from a polymeric material, and the agent eluting element may consist essentially of the body member and the one or more therapeutic agents. The therapeutic agent eluting element may be a part of a system or kit that includes a therapy delivery element and a tunneling tool, such as a dilator, sheath, catheter passer, or the like. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078166 | Systems and methods for nasal irrigation - Systems and methods for nasal irrigation are provided in which a nasal irrigation device includes a source of saline, an effluent receptacle, a nasal interface, a vacuum source, a fluid passageway to communicate the source of saline with the effluent receptacle through the nasal interface and a nasal cavity of the user, and a switch and valve assembly for selectively controlling the vacuum source and flow of the saline solution through the fluid passageway. The saline source is disposed relative to the device to provide gravitational inducement of saline to the nasal interface in engagement to the device user's nostrils. A combination of the gravitational inducement and the relative vacuum from the effluent receptacle generates a fluid flow for irrigating, cleansing and massaging the nasal cavity and ostia of a user. The entire device is assembled as a hand-held device for convenient lifting and disposal against the user's nostrils. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078167 | Stoma Length Indicator Assembly and Positioning System - An indicator assembly for use with a non-vascular catheter device The indicator assembly includes: a first retainer secured to a catheter tube, the first retainer being an indwelling retainer which is deployed within a non-vascular lumen or cavity of the body; a second retainer secured to the catheter tube, the second retainer deployed outside the human body; and an indicator located outside the body on the catheter tube between the first retainer and the second retainer. The first retainer and the second retainer are configured to maintain substantially the same position with respect to each other on the tube and the indicator is configured to signal a change in position with respect to either the first or the second retainer, thereby indicating a change in the length of a stoma. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078168 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING SAMPLES - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2012-03-29 |
20120078169 | Surgical Suction Nozzle - The present invention provides a surgical suction cannula capable of sucking a liquid component such as a small amount of blood while keeping an ability to suck a large clot such as a blood clot and to sweep them. The present invention relates to a surgical suction cannula, including: a tip opening capable of sucking a clot such as a blood clot; and a suction structure in the front of the tip opening. Due to the suction structure, the liquid component such as a small amount of blood can be sucked. Further, even when the tip opening is pressed against the vicinity of an organ, the suction structure interposed between a suction port and a surface of the organ prevents choke between the organ and the cannula or damage to the organ due to choke by suction. In addition, in a case of bleeding in a surgical site, the blood is sucked while controlling the bleeding by pressurizing a bleeding site, to thereby provide a view enabling a hemostatic site to be treated. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078170 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078171 | DUAL-CHAMBER CARPULE WITH ATTACHMENT - The invention relates to a dual-chamber carpule comprising a cylinder comprising a bypass, a central plug and an end plug, and an attachment; the invention further relates to a method for producing and filling said dual-chamber carpule. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078172 | AUTOMATIC RECONSTITUTION INJECTOR DEVICE - The present invention is directed to an automatic reconstitution drug delivery device. The inventive device effects simple and automatic reconstitution of a dry drug. To effect reconstitution, a user displaces a release button which causes first and second chambers of a drug cartridge to communicate, resulting in automatic mixing of a diluent and dry drug to effect reconstitution of the dry drug. The user then simply sets the dose volume using a dose-setting mechanism, and administers the injection in a manner typical of self-injection drug delivery devices. Whole or partial automatic priming can be also achieved by the device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078173 | Systems and methods for nasal irrigation - Systems and methods for nasal irrigation are provided in which a nasal irrigation device includes a source of saline, an effluent receptacle, a nasal interface, a vacuum source, a fluid passageway to communicate the source of saline with the effluent receptacle through the nasal interface and a nasal cavity of the user, and a switch and valve assembly for selectively controlling the vacuum source and flow of the saline solution through the fluid passageway. The saline source is disposed relative to the device to provide gravitational inducement of saline to the nasal interface in engagement to the device user's nostrils. A combination of the gravitational inducement and the relative vacuum from the effluent receptacle generates a fluid flow for irrigating, cleansing and massaging the nasal cavity and ostia of a user. The entire device is assembled as a hand-held device for convenient lifting and disposal against the user's nostrils. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078174 | Configurable Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube - A configurable percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft defines a lumen therethrough for passage of a feeding solution or medicine. An expandable retainer is located on the shaft, the retainer having a deployed position and an insertion position. The tube includes a releasable lock for maintaining the expandable retainer in its deployed position, the releasable lock located on the shaft proximal to the expandable retainer. A flexible sheath surrounds the expandable retainer, the sheath being generally loose around the retainer when the retainer is in an insertion position and the sheath being generally snug against an exterior surface of the retainer when the retainer is in a deployed position. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078175 | ANGLED TIP CATHETER - A catheter having improved ability to cross body passage obstructions and that more easily allows backloading of a guidewire into the lumen of the catheter is comprised of a tip, a shaft, and a lumen. The distal end of the catheter tip is oriented at an angle other than 90° to the lengthwise axis of the catheter tip. A guidewire may be easily backloaded into the elongated catheter lumen at the location of the angled catheter tip. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078176 | Multi-Balloon Dilation Device for Placing Catheter Tubes - A stoma dilation device that includes a tubular support defining a continuous pathway through the device; at least one inflatable dilation balloon and at least one inflatable retention balloon located on the tubular support; and inflation lumens for each balloon. The inflatable dilation balloon forms at least a first portion of the device and the inflatable retention balloon forms at least a second portion of the device. The inflatable retention balloon is configured to have a diameter upon full, unrestrained inflation that is greater than the largest diameter of the inflatable dilation balloon upon inflation. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078177 | Minimally Invasive Rectal Balloon Apparatus - A rectal balloon apparatus has a shaft with a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A balloon is affixed over an end of the shaft such that the fluid passageway communicates with an interior of the balloon. The balloon has a laterally flat surface thereon when inflated. The laterally flat surface of the balloon has a longitudinal groove formed thereon. The balloon having a pair of bulges formed thereon when the balloon is inflated. A ring is affixed to the shaft adjacent the balloon. The shaft has a plurality of holes formed thereon opening to an interior of the balloon. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078178 | ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE FOR AN INTRAVENOUS FLUID HEATING SYSTEM - An apparatus heats fluids. A number of lithium-ion cells are positioned within a housing. A first connector is positioned on a first end of the housing and operably connected to the number of lithium-ion cells. The first connector is configured to receive electrical power from a power source. A second connector is positioned on a second end of the housing and operably connected to the number of lithium-ion cells. A heating element has a tube for transferring fluid. The heating element is configured to connect to the second connector. A controller is positioned within the housing and operably connected to the number of lithium-ion cells and the second connector. The controller is configured to monitor a rate at which the electrical power is received by the heating element and limit an amount of the electrical power received by the heating element when the rate reaches a predetermined level. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078179 | SELF-VENTING CANNULA ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a self-venting cannula assembly. The self-venting cannula assembly including an outer tube that defines a throughbore, an inner tube, a vent aperture, and a filter element. The inner tube is positioned within the outer tube, which defines a vent channel therebetween. The vent aperture is formed in the outer tube to provide fluid communication between the vent channel and an external environment. The filter element is positioned over the vent aperture and prevents particles having a dimension greater than about 0.2 microns from passing therethrough. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078180 | SYRINGE DRIVE DEVICE - A syringe drive device | 2012-03-29 |
20120078181 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078182 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078183 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078184 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078185 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078186 | CATHETER WITH EXPANDABLE FLOW AREA - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a catheter for insertion into a patient's body is provided. The catheter comprises an elongated member having a proximal portion extending to a distal portion. A lumen is formed through the proximal and distal portions. The elongated member is formed of a polymeric material including shape memory polymers having a first phase transition temperature and a second phase transition temperature that is less than the first phase transition temperature but is greater than about room temperature. The elongated member has a first configuration at about room temperature for insertion into the patient's body and self-configures to a second configuration at a first temperature of at least the second phase transition temperature for fluid communication with the patient's body. At least a portion of the lumen has a larger flow area in the second configuration than in the first configuration. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078187 | FLEXIBLE INTRODUCER SHEATH - A sheath with improved kink resistance and/or rupture resistance is provided. The sheath includes an inner liner defining a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough. A coil is fitted around at least a part of the inner liner. An outer layer adapted to adhere to the inner liner between the windings of the coil is positioned longitudinally over the coil. Lateral edges can have inwardly curved and outwardly curved portions. Lateral edges can be further structured and arranged to define an asymmetric spacing therebetween. The asymmetric spacing is configured to improve at least one of kink resistance and rupture resistance of the sheath when in a bent configuration. The compressive and tensile strength of the polymer material can be utilized in a manner to inhibit coil segments from sliding along each other or overlapping one another, thereby preventing premature tearing of the material when the sheath is bent. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078188 | NEURAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH FLUIDIC THREADS - A neural drug delivery system with fluidic threads implantable into tissue, including: a plurality of fluid delivery conduits configured to transport fluid and having an array of fluid delivery ports through which the fluid is selectively released; a plurality of port gates each including a mesh structure coupled to a corresponding fluid delivery port and coated with an electroactive polymer; a voltage source providing a conductive signal; and an interconnect network that carries the conductive signal to the port gates. In response of the electroactive polymer to the conductive signal, each port gate is selectively operable between a closed mode that prevents transfer of fluid through its corresponding fluid delivery port to the tissue, and an open mode that allows transfer of the fluid through its corresponding fluid delivery port to the tissue. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078189 | NEEDLE ARRAY TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING NEEDLE ARRAY TRANSDERMAL ABSORPTION SHEET - A needle array transdermal absorption sheet to be attached onto a skin for supplying a drug into the skin, includes: a plurality of needle portions each having a tapered shape, each of the needle portions including a needle having a conical or pyramidal shape and a body part which has a columnar shape and whose end surface is connected to a base of the needle; a sheet portion having a flat-plate shape; and a plurality of frustum portions each having a frustum shape, the frustum portions which are arranged on a surface of the sheet portion in a manner that perimeters of larger bases of adjacent frustum portions are in contact with each other on the surface of the sheet portion, and smaller bases of which are respectively connected to the body parts of the needle portions. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078190 | GARMENT FOR SECURING AN EXTERNAL PORTION OF A CATHETER - A garment includes a vertical opening and a transverse flap on the front panel thereof for securing an external portion of a central line or catheter having at least two distal lumens or branches. The external portion of the catheter extends through a gap between a pair fasteners of the vertical opening. In order to secure the catheter, the flap includes a stopper that is fastened to front panel such that the stopper is located between the distal branches of the catheter. If one or both of the distal branches are pulled or tugged, a junction or transition area of the catheter is pressed against the stopper and limits further motion of the catheter to prevent dislodgement thereof. The flap further includes a series of fasteners for releasably coupling a free edge thereof onto the front panel to house the external portion of the catheter under the closed flap. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078191 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANCHORING MEDICAL DEVICES - Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that secures a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) in place relative to a skin penetration point using subcutaneous anchors. In some implementations, the anchor device can be installed using a technique in which the subcutaneous anchors undergo relatively little or no flexing when being inserted through the skin into the subcutaneous region between the skin and underlying muscle tissue which may be occupied by fatty tissue. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078192 | FISTULA CATHETER - A fistula catheter which allows a supply tube to be easily connected to a body-external fixing member positioned on the body surface side, and which is only slightly invasive for a patient is provided. The fistula catheter | 2012-03-29 |
20120078193 | Line Stabilizer for Infants & Small Children and Related Methods - Disclosed are apparatus, systems, and related methods of intravenous (I.V.) catheter and tubing stabilization that are particularly adapted for use in infant I.V. therapy. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078194 | Injection Device with Electronic Detecting Means - An injection device for injecting a dose of drug, e.g. insulin for diabetes treatment, in which energy is stored in a spring member during dose setting. The stored energy is released and used for driving an injection mechanism during injection of a previously set dose. The injection device further comprises means for electronically detecting the amount of a set dose and/or means for electronically detecting the amount of an injected dose. The electronic detecting means allows storage and/or logging of data relating to injections performed using the injection device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078195 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE BODY - The body of a portable drug delivery device, especially an injection pen, is provided on its outer surface with a recess, in which directly accessible information is displayed. The information is protected against damages during everyday use by the recessed location. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078196 | ADMINISTRATION FEEDING SET - An administration feeding set for use with a flow control apparatus to deliver fluid from at least one fluid source to a patient. The set includes tubing for flow of fluid along a fluid pathway and a mounting member on the tubing adapted to engage the flow control apparatus. The mounting member has at least two receiving portions co-axial with the fluid pathway. The set also includes one or more identification members selectively positioned on one or more of the at least two receiving portions of the mounting member to permit identification of the administration feeding set as having a particular functional configuration different from another functional configuration. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078197 | PORTABLE INFUSION PUMP WITH ANTI-SIPHONING PROTECTION - Described is drug infusion device with one or more check valves for inhibiting the unintentional discharge of medication from a cartridge. The device includes a chamber capable of receiving a cartridge of medication in a fluid form and one or more novel check valves for ensuring the drug is not unintentionally released due to pressure differentials between the cartridge and the ambient pressure outside of the drug infusion device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078198 | VAGINA CLEANING DEVICE - The present invention provides a vagina cleaning device for cleaning vaginas. The vagina cleaning device comprises a body having a first end and a second end, the first end being attachable to a hose for conveying water thereto, inserting nozzle portion being attached to the second end and a flow-pattern regulator engaged in the nozzle portion for regulating the pattern of the water flow through the nozzle portion and into a vagina for cleaning thereof. The cleaning device may comprise a set of devices each having a different flow pattern regulator, or a plurality of different flow pattern regulators may be interchanged in the same cleaning device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078199 | TEMPERATURE GAUGE FOR ENEMA BAG - An apparatus to administer an enema comprising: an enema bag, where enema bag includes a fill top opening; a thermostat attached to one side of the enema bag; and a tubing, where said tubing is inserted into a patient's rectum. The thermostat may provide either Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature readings of the fluid within the enema bag. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078200 | SPRING CLIP SAFETY IV CATHETER - A safety IV catheter includes a unitary, resilient needle guard received in a catheter hub. The needle guard includes a proximal arm or wall that includes an opening through which a needle passes for axial movement. When the needle is retracted from the catheter, it releases the force that had previously prevented movement of the needle guard within the catheter hub. This in turn causes the needle guard to snap into a position in which it is clamped onto the needle shaft and in which its distal wall blocks access to the needle tip. In this condition, the spring needle guard and needle can be removed from the catheter hub. A slot or crimp may be formed in the needle shaft that engages with the needle guard after the protected needle and needle guard are removed from the catheter hub, thereby to prevent removal of the protected needle from the needle guard. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078201 | Subcutaneous Implantable Port and Method for Producing the Same - A subcutaneous implantable port is provided which includes a housing, a septum, a bottom plate and a catheter connection part. The housing has a structure in which a cup-shaped base having a bottom which includes a recess is covered by a cover. The septum which can be penetrated by an injection needle is disposed inside the housing. The bottom plate is made of a harder material than the base and is disposed on the bottom part inner surface of the base. The recess has an opening of enlarged diameter. The bottom plate has a plurality of corner parts on the outer peripheral edge thereof. The plurality of corner parts bite into the inside surface of the recess as the bottom plate is press-fitted into the recess along the recess depth direction. The bottom plate is fixed to the bottom part of the base. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078202 | Portal With Septum Embedded Indicia - An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The indicia may be formed as an impression at a base layer of the septum, and is filled with a radiopaque material. The septum base layer is covered by liquid silicone, which bonds with the septum base layer when solidified, so that an integral one-piece septum, with the identifier indicia embedded therein, is effected. The indicia embedded septum is fitted to the reservoir housing of the portal for providing identification information for that portal. The septum embedded indicia is viewable visually and also by x-ray or computer tomography imaging. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078203 | Antimicrobial injection port barrier cover - The invention relates to sterile medical injection catheter ports utilizing a new antimicrobial polymer mixture filled injection port barrier cover. This barrier cover, when screwed onto the injection port, protects the injection port from the colonization of microbes from the inadvertent contamination of the port with contaminated surfaces, including skin and other potential contaminants. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078204 | TRANSDERMAL SYSTEMS CONTAINING MULTILAYER ADHESIVE MATRICES TO MODIFY DRUG DELIVERY - A transdermal drug-containing dosage unit comprises: a backing layer substantially impervious to the drug to be delivered transdermally; a first polymeric adhesive matrix, in contact with the backing layer, having dispersed therein the drug and having a first delivery profile of the drug; a second polymeric adhesive matrix, in contact with said first polymeric adhesive matrix, having dispersed therein the drug and having a second delivery profile of the drug, wherein said second delivery profile is different from said first delivery profile; and a release liner in contact with the second polymeric adhesive matrix. The first polymeric adhesive matrix can release the drug more quickly or more slowly than the second polymeric adhesive matrix. Through the selection of the two matrices, the delivery profile of the drug through the skin can be selectively modified and controlled. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078205 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF SOLUTION TO THE SKIN - Compositions and methods for delivery of medicaments to human or animal skin, for example, the scalp, comprising the steps of transporting the medicaments in a volatile carrier solution to a position adjacent to the skin, and atomizing the preparation at said position onto the skin to thereby uniformly distribute the preparation over the scalp thereby improving absorption of the medicament through the skin. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078206 | SNAP-ON TWO-PIECE EMERGENCE PROFILE HEALING ABUTMENT - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the removal and containment of human waste products from the effected area of incontinent patients. The apparatus and process encapsulates the areas of the body where urine and fecal matter are excreted. In particular, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for the containment and removal of human waste products, comprising: a receptacle; a vacuum connection to apply force for attaching the receptacle to the patient; and a vacuum dispersion membrane to provide mechanical support to the skin so as to minimize tensile force applied to the skin. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078207 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF DAMAGED TISSUE - Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. Maintenance and control of the sub atmospheric pressure exerted may be provided by such devices while minimizing discomfort to the user. The devices may be configured to be worn inconspicuously underneath clothing. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078208 | Contained ostomy appliance - The present invention is an individual pressure barrier pouch that is used in conjunction with the assembly of either a one piece or a two piece ostomy appliance or as a pressure barrier pouch that can be preassembled and integrated into the assembly of a two piece ostomy appliance. In all three embodiments, body waste material/excretions from the patient's stoma/fistula pass through the pressure barrier pouch to enter the ostomy pouch. When pressure is applied to the ostomy pouch, the excretions no longer have access to escape through the path of least resistance between the stoma and the wafer stoma clearance hole as they do with a conventional ostomy pouch. The only access to the path of least resistance with the present invention would have body excretions backing up through the pressure barrier pouch. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078209 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - To provide an absorbent article capable of sufficiently fulfilling a function of preventing lateral leakage even when a force is applied in the width direction (transverse direction) during wearing. An absorbent article comprising a liquid-pervious surface sheet, a liquid-impervious leakage-preventive sheet, and a liquid-retentive absorption body disposed between the surface sheet and the leakage-preventive sheet, wherein the absorption body comprises at least two layers, at least one of the layers is a first absorption body layer composed of a hydrophilic sheet and a super-absorbent polymer, and in the longitudinal middle area of the absorbent article, the width of the first absorption body layer is larger than the width of other absorption body layer(s). In the first absorption body layer, a plurality of hydrophilic sheets are stacked, the super-absorbent polymer is disposed between hydrophilic sheets, and the hydrophilic sheets are joined in a region where the super-absorbent polymer is not spread. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078210 | COMPACT AND PORTABLE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED DIAPER - A method of individually packaging a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid includes compressing a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid from a first condition to a second, compressed condition, and retaining the single-use disposable diaper in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material to maintain the single-use disposable diaper in the compressed condition. The pressure differential is created by locating the single-use disposable diaper in an interior space of a substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the single-use disposable diaper at the negative pressure within the flexible material. The single-use disposable diaper is the only single-use disposable diaper contained within the hermetically sealed substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078211 | MEDICATED DIAPER - An anti-rash diaper for preventing and treating diaper rash and skin irritations comprising: an absorbent layer, where the absorbent layer draws moisture; medicated ointment, where the ointment is applied over the absorbent layer; and a protective sheet, where the protective sheet is releasably attached over the ointment. The anti-rash diaper according to the present invention may further include elastic waistbands. A hook and loop fastener may be used to attach the protective sheet to the diaper. The protective sheet effectively secures the ointment over the absorbent layer. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078212 | PULL-ON ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A pull-on absorbent article includes an outer cover and an absorbent assembly fixed on an inner side of the outer cover. The outer cover has a front portion to be worn around a wearer's front, a crotch portion to be worn around a wearer's crotch, and a rear portion to be worn around a wearer's rear. Opposite front side edges and opposite rear side edges of the outer cover are joined together to form a pair of side seals. The outer cover has non-bonded edges located along the front and rear side edges. The front side edge and the rear side edge are not joined to each other at the non-bonded edges. The non-bonded edges are located closer to the crotch portion than a part of the front and rear side edges where the side seals are formed. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078213 | PANTS-TYPE DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A pants-type disposable diaper | 2012-03-29 |
20120078214 | VIAL TRANSFER NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a vial transfer needle assembly that includes a housing and a vial access member. The housing includes a proximal skirt and a distal skirt that is connected by a central hub portion. The central hub portion defines a central bore that extends between the proximal skirt and the distal skirt. The central bore of the housing includes an annular bead, a side wall, and a shoulder. The vial access member is disposed within the central bore of the housing such that the top surface of the flange is positioned underneath the annular bead of the central bore to thereby secure the vial access member within the housing. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078215 | TWO-PIECE VIAL TRANSFER NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to a vial transfer needle assembly including a first molding member and a second molding member. The first molding member includes a hub portion that has a proximal piercing tip and a distal portion. The hub portion defines a lumen that passes therethrough. The second molding member includes a central housing, a proximal skirt, and a distal skirt. The second molding portion is molded at least partially about the first molding portion to form a monolithic structure. The piercing tip is positioned to extend into a first cavity that is defined by the proximal skirt. The distal portion of the first molding member is positioned to extend through a second cavity that is defined by the skirt. The distal skirt is dimensioned to receive a medical device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078216 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078217 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078218 | MODULAR INFUSION SYSTEM - A pump is disclosed that comprises a primary control unit comprising a first processor and one or more modular pumping units removably docked to the primary control unit. Each modular pumping unit comprises a pumping mechanism and a second processor configured to control the pumping mechanism and communicate with the first processor. The modular pumping unit is configured to manipulate a portion of a fluid delivery set to pump a fluid. The first processor and the second processor are configured to exchange one or more operating parameters when the modular pumping unit is docked to the primary control unit. The modular pumping unit is configured to pump the fluid after being undocked. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078219 | Syringe Assembly - A syringe assembly includes a syringe body having an internal fluid reservoir and a fluid contained within the fluid reservoir and defining a fluid outlet adjacent the distal end thereof, a plunger at least partially disposed within the syringe body and having a plunger rod and a distal plunger head and being adapted for longitudinal movement from an initial retracted position to an actuated advanced position and a dispensing element disposed within the internal fluid reservoir of the syringe body and distal of the plunger head. The dispensing element is dimensioned and arranged to cooperate with the plunger head to permit engagement and advancing movement of the dispensing element during corresponding movement of the plunger head without effecting a coupling relationship with the plunger head whereby the plunger is movable toward the retracted position without causing corresponding movement of the dispensing element. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078220 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter includes a terminal end with a fluid exchange portion. The terminal end may further include a diffuser. The terminal end may further include a barrier. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078221 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING AN INSULIN DELIVERY PROFILE OF AN INSULIN PUMP - Systems and methods are disclosed for adjusting the delivery times of an insulin delivery profile of an insulin pump, wherein the insulin pump is operable to automatically deliver insulin to a person having diabetes based on an operating time of the internal clock and a delivery time of an insulin delivery profile. The method may comprise receiving a local time zone time from an external local clock, determining whether the operating time of the internal clock differs from the local time zone time by at least a first predetermined amount of time, requesting the person provide a time adjustment value when the operating time of the internal clock differs from the local time zone time by at least the first predetermined amount of time, receiving the time adjustment value from the person, and adjusting the delivery times of the insulin delivery profile based on the time adjustment value when received. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078222 | INFUSION PUMPS - Ambulatory infusion pumps, pump assemblies, cartridges, baseplates, cannulas, insertion tools, and related components as well as combinations thereof and related methods. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078223 | WARMING GARMENT AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING VASODILATION - A warming garment and method of making and using are provided. The warming garment may have an inner lining and an outer lining which may form an annular space in which an exothermic composition that is activated upon exposure to oxygen may be disposed. When worn, the warming garment may aid in inducing vasodilation upon a subject's limb through the emanation of heat from the exothermic composition. Once vasodilation is achieved, venipuncture or catheter insertion procedures may be properly initiated. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078224 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTRAOCULAR DRUG DELIVERY - Devices for delivering pharmaceutical formulations into the eye are described. The devices may be integrated to include features that allow safe and atraumatic manipulation of the devices with one hand. For example, accurate placement, including proper angulation, of the device on the eye and injection of a pharmaceutical formulation into the eye can be performed using one hand. The devices may also include improved safety features. For example, the devices may include an actuation mechanism that controls the rate and depth of injection into the eye. Some devices include a dynamic resistance component capable of adjusting the amount of pressure applied to the eye surface. Related methods and systems comprising the devices are also described. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078225 | Dual Chamber Syringe With Retractable Needle - Embodiments of a retractable syringe assembly are provided that include a dual syringe barrel configuration. One or more embodiments include reuse prevention features and features that prevent premature activation of the retraction mechanism. Methods for aspirating and expelling liquid from medical devices are also provided. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078226 | INJECTION CATHETER FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to an injection catheter for delivering a therapeutic agent into a substrate, comprising one or more lumens and a curved delivery element, said lumen serving as a guide for said curved delivery element outside of the substrate; said curved delivery element comprising openings on its distal tip, said distal tip comprising a distal zone and a proximal zone, said injection catheter being characterized in that the specific surface in said distal zone of said distal tip of said curved delivery element is higher than the specific surface in said proximal zone of said distal tip of said curved delivery element. The invention also relates to a process for delivering a therapeutic agent into a substrate. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078227 | Drug Coated Balloon Composition with High Drug Transfer to Vessel - Drug delivery balloons are configured with a carrier film of biodegradable polymer. The carrier film includes a drug or has a drug carried thereon. The balloons utilize a film layering system that is designed to separate the carrier film substantially intact from the balloon when expanded, so that the carrier film and the drug are left in place at the tissue site. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078228 | LOCAL DELIVERY OF WATER-SOLUBLE OR WATER-INSOLUBLE THERAPEUTIC AGENTS TO THE SURFACE OF BODY LUMENS - A method and device for local delivery of water-soluble or water-insoluble therapeutic agents to the tissue of a normal or diseased body lumen is disclosed. An expandable structure of a medical disposable device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, is coated with a non-durable coating which is complexed with iodine and has a substantially water-insoluble therapeutic agent dispersed therein. The medical disposable device is inserted into a body lumen, and expanded to contact the non-durable coating against the body lumen and deliver the substantially water-insoluble therapeutic agent to the body lumen tissue. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078229 | IN VIVO BIOREACTORS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention relates to an in vivo method of promoting the growth of autologous cartilage and bone tissue, including tissue that can be explanted to other locations in the subject. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078230 | DEPLOYMENT ACTUATION SYSTEM - Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device. | 2012-03-29 |
20120078231 | Guidewire Insertion Aid - [Issue] To provide a guidewire insertion aid which is very easy to operate because a lubricated guidewire can be easily fed out. | 2012-03-29 |