20th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 57 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120123311 | MULTIPURPOSE MEDICAL WRAP - The multipurpose medical wrap serves as a dressing, covering, splint holder, and/or various other emergency medical uses. The wrap includes a central pad having two layers of material defining a plurality of internal s pockets therebetween for the insertion of various treatment packs and/or splints therein. The pad includes a relatively soft sheet to protect the area to which it is applied, and a relatively thin, non-insulating sheet that allows the pad to be reversed for use in applying hot and cold packs and the like. An end flap extends from each end of the central pad for additional protection and/or treatment. A plurality of laterally overlapping straps extends from each side of the central pad. Corresponding opposite straps are interwoven to secure the wrap to the body, some straps being used to form a sling and/or torso securing swath when the wrap is used as an arm treatment. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123312 | FULL COVERAGE ADHESIVE PATCH - A full coverage adhesive patch includes a base layer with an extended portion at one side, a first sticking portion and a second sticking portion formed respectively on the circumferential surface of the base layer and top edge of the extended portion, and a cover layer located on the base layer and extended portion. The cover layer is formed at a width mating surface width and height of two lateral sides of a user's finger or toe so that can fully wrap the finger or toe in an annular fashion. When the first and second sticking portions are adhered to the finger or toe, the patch of the invention can provide full coverage and waterproof protection for a wound. The cover layer has parallel first folding line and second folding line and mating first notch and second notch corresponding to the base layer and extended portion to enhance wrapping comfort. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123313 | Apparatus, Composition, and Method to Treat Amblyopia - An ophthalmological device, comprising an eye patch, a photovoltaic, and a battery, wherein said photovoltaic is interconnected to said battery. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123314 | CITRATE ANTICOAGULATION SYSTEM FOR EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENTS - A hemofiltration system and method for pumping blood from a patient's blood stream into an access line, introducing an anticoagulant solution into the pumped blood, filtering the pumped blood and delivering it to a return line, introducing a substitution fluid into the pumped blood, introducing a calcium and magnesium solution into the blood traveling through the return line, and returning the blood back to the patient's blood stream. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123315 | INTRAOCULAR SHUNTS - The present invention generally relates to different types of intraocular shunts. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123316 | INTRAOCULAR SHUNTS FOR PLACEMENT IN THE INTRA-TENON'S SPACE - The present invention generally relates to intraocular shunts, and in particular, to intraocular shunts configured to form a drainage pathway between the anterior chamber and the intra-Tenon's space. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123317 | METHODS FOR IMPLANATION OF GLAUCOMA SHUNTS - The present invention generally relates to the reduction of intraocular pressure, and in particular, to improved methods for implanting an intraocular shunt in the eye to treat glaucoma. The methods provide for implantation of an intraocular shunt while minimizing the risk of severe eye trauma due to the interaction between the deployment device and the surrounding eye tissue. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123318 | MICROELECTRODE AND MULTIPLE MICROELECTRODES - A medical microelectrode includes an elongate electrode body including a tip section, a main body section and, optionally, a coupling section. The tip section, the main body section and, optionally, the coupling section are embedded in a first electrode matrix element, which is substantially rigid, biocompatible and soluble or biodegradable in a body fluid. Additionally the microelectrode includes a dissolution retarding layer on the first electrode matrix element and/or a second electrode matrix element disposed between the first electrode matrix element and the electrode. Upon dissolution or biodegradation of the first electrode matrix element a drug comprised by the first electrode matrix element or the second electrode matrix element is released into the tissue. Also disclosed are bundles and arrays of the electrodes and their use. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123319 | SONOTRODE - Disclosed are a sonotrode and its use for transdermal delivery of therapeutic or cosmetic compounds. The sonotrode | 2012-05-17 |
20120123320 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING BODY TISSUES WITH ELECTRICITY OR MEDICAMENTS - A therapeutic device and therapeutic method for delivering electrical energy or medicament to a body tissue or organ utilizing ultrasonic vibration to cause a device implanted in the body tissue or organ to be treated to discharge and electrical current or medicament to the target area. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123321 | Ultrasonic dispersion of compositions in tissue - Therapeutic agents, diagnostic agents and other compositions can be effectively delivered to target tissues using ultrasonic dispersion. For example, a therapeutic agent in solution may be injected subcutaneously in the vicinity of a target tissue in a patient. External ultrasound is used to disperse the therapeutic agent in the target tissue. The disclosed methods provide increased concentrations of therapeutic agents in tissue relative to traditional delivery methods, thereby improving therapeutic outcomes while reducing costs. In addition the methods can be used to deliver effective concentrations of therapeutic agents to tissues with limited blood supply. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123322 | MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS USING A PLURALITY OF FLUID LINES - A medical treatment system, such as peritoneal dialysis system, may include control and other features to enhance patient comfort and ease of use. For example, a peritoneal dialysis system may include patient line state detector for detecting whether a patient line is primed before it is to be connected to the patient. The patient line state detector can also the ability to detect whether a patient line has been properly mounted for priming. Both patient line presence/absence and fill state can be determined using an optical system, e.g., one that employs a single optical sensor. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123323 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUBCUTANEOUS ADMINISTRATION OF REDUCED PRESSURE EMPLOYING RECONFIGURABLE LUMENS - Systems, method, and devices are disclosed that involve reconfiguring lumens or unblocking lumens relative to a blockage to maintain flow of reduced pressure to a subcutaneous tissue site. In one instance, a multi-lumen applicator includes an applicator body having a distal end and a proximal end and formed with a plurality of apertures for receiving fluid from the tissue site and for delivering reduced pressure, a first lumen fluidly coupled to the plurality of apertures, a first activation member having at least a closed position and a open position, and a second lumen fluidly coupled to the plurality of apertures but for the first activation member being in closed position. The configuration is such that when the first activation member is moved to the open position, the second lumen is fluidly coupled to the plurality of apertures. Other systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123324 | DEVICE FOR INJECTING A SOLID - A syringe for injecting a solid medicament comprises a syringe body mounted movably in a housing and connected to a needle. A spring force acts on the syringe body in a proximal direction, wherein movement of the syringe body in the proximal direction can be freed by a first locking device that cooperates with the syringe body. A primary plunger, which is movable in the syringe body and in the needle, comprises a limit stop that can cooperate with the syringe body. The limit stop is spaced from the syringe body immediately prior to the unlocking of the first locking device. By way of the limit stop the primary plunger can be driven back in the proximal direction through the syringe body when the first locking device is unlocked. The first locking device can be deactivated by an actuating element arranged on the device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123325 | SOLUTION SENDING SYSTEM - A solution sending system includes a flow path; a pump including a space that also serves as part of the flow path; and a flow path resistance changing unit that changes a flow path resistance in the flow path. At least while a solution is filling the space, the flow path resistance changing unit operates such that the flow path resistance in the flow path becomes greater than that while the flow path resistance changing unit is not operating. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123326 | CATHETER SYSTEMS WITH DISTAL END FUNCTION, SUCH AS DISTAL DEFLECTION, USING REMOTE ACTUATION OR LOW INPUT FORCE - Systems capable of providing force and displacement outputs sufficient to actuate remote mechanisms to enhance catheter capabilities include both low-force and remote actuation arrangements. The remote actuation and low-force actuation systems may be used for catheter distal end deflection, sensor deployment, feedback controlled movement, fluid delivery rate and directional control applications as well as catheter retention mechanism deployment. Remote actuation mechanism may employ phase change based, magnetic based or hydraulic based. Low-force remote actuation structures include a coaxially-extending pull wire, a reaction member, and a remote mechanism responsive to the pull force. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123327 | STEERABLE ENDOLUMINAL DEVICES AND METHODS - A steerable endoluminal device adapted for delivery into a patient's vasculature. The device includes a tubular member having a distal deflection portion that extends to the distal end and a main body portion that extends from the deflectable portion to the proximal end, the tubular member further including a stiff portion extending along the distal deflection portion, and being formed of polymeric material, which is disposed circumferentially adjacent to the stiff portion. The stiff portion is made of a material that has an elastic modulus greater than the elastic modulus of the polymeric material. A pull wire extends between the proximal end and the distal end of the tubular member and is attached to the distal deflection portion to control deflection of the distal deflection portion of the tubular member. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123328 | GUIDE CATHETER COMPOSED OF SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER - A guide catheter includes a tubular section formed of a shape memory polymer that can transform dynamically between first and second states or conditions, or among three states or conditions, to provide a wide range of properties of the guide catheter as desired during delivery of the guide catheter through the vasculature to a target site, and removal of the guide catheter from the target site and vasculature. The states or conditions of the shape memory polymer be dynamically changed to vary properties of the tubular section such as stiffness, flexibility, shape, or biodegradability, which can be controlled by exposure of the shape memory polymer to temperature changes, electric fields, magnetic fields, wavelengths of light, and chemical solutions. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123329 | MEDICAL GUIDE WIRE, AN ASSEMBLY OF MICROCATHETER AND GUIDING CATHETER COMBINED WITH THE MEDICAL GUIDE WIRE, AND AN ASSEMBLY OF BALLOONCATHETER AND GUIDING CATHETER COMBINED WITH THE MEDICAL GUIDE WIRE - In a medical guide wire | 2012-05-17 |
20120123330 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REMOVING OBSTRUCTIONS FROM A CEREBRAL VESSEL - The present invention is directed to methods and devices for removing an obstruction. The system includes a support catheter which can be advanced into small and tortuous vessels. By advancing the support catheter nearer to the obstruction then can be achieved with conventional guide catheters, the support catheter reduces the likelihood vessel compression and collapse when pulling on the retrieval element. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123331 | BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEM - A balloon catheter system enables only a target site to be efficiently ablated, ensuring a balloon to be able to be brought into close contact with the target site in conformity to a shape of the target site. The balloon includes a contact portion that contacts the target site and a noncontact portion that does not contact the target site. A membrane thickness of the contact portion is thinner than that of the noncontact portion The target site that is in contact with the thin contact portion is selectively ablated, while the thick noncontact portion is less likely to exhibit a temperature increase. Hence, only the target portion is efficiently ablated. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123332 | NEEDLE-BASED MEDICAL DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD - A needle-based medical device and a method for constructing it are disclosed. The medical device includes a needle blocking object movable from a non-blocking position offset from the longitudinal axis of the needle to a blocking position; a needle shield housing, the needle shield housing including: a lumen for accommodating at least part of the needle such that the needle shield housing; an opening for accommodating at least part of the needle blocking object; and a biasing member for applying a biasing force on the needle blocking object, the biasing force including a first component substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the needle and a second component substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the needle. The needle blocking object moves by exertion of the biasing force to the blocking position, preventing the needle from emerging from the needle shield housing, in response to a triggering proximal movement of the needle. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123333 | MEDICAL NON REUSABLE SYRINGES - The invention is a single use syringe having an integrated mechanism to prevent its reuse, by manual intentional destruction after use, by an easy move. This prevents the reuse of syringes which may result in disease transmission if it is contaminated. It prevents auto destruction at an unwanted period so that it can be used for multiple purposes like blood aspiration and injection for a single patient and then dispose it as the medical staff stop attending that individual, thus saving valuable resources and generating less plastic waste. The manufacturing process is simple and brings not much added cost or special training for operation. The step for destruction is simple and quick without the aid of any special equipment, additional staff or electricity. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123334 | PEN NEEDLE WITH QUICK RELEASE AND/OR REMOVAL SYSTEM - An injection device tip includes a body configured to be removably connected to an injection device. A needle has a first portion projecting out from the body and a second portion projecting into a space within the body. The body includes at least one of; at least one slot separating flexible portions which can be deflected outwardly to cause release of an engagement between the body and a proximal end of the injection device, at least one slot separating flexible portions which can be deflected outwardly to cause release of a thread engagement, at least one frangible connection arranged on the body, at least one indicator arrangement on the body which provides a visual indication that the pen needle has been previously used, and at least one spacing separating two generally semi-circular or generally semi-cylindrical flexible portions which can be deflected outwardly. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123335 | TRANSDERMAL PATCH WITH ON-BOARD ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A transdermal patch can include a drug source, a porator, and an energy storage device on-board the patch. Conductive contact terminals can extend from the energy storage device for connection to an external source of power. The porator operates free of any concurrent connection to any external source of power. A switch can be used to make the selective electrical connection between the porator and the energy storage device. The switch can be arranged to respond to a manual user action after the patch has been adhered to skin, including separation of the porator from a remainder of the patch. Optionally, a series of switches can make electrical connections between the porator and respective individual energy storage devices. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123336 | PUMP MODULE AND INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM - A pump module includes a case; and a pump located in the case for sending a solution according to changes in a volume of a space included in the pump where the solution flows in and out. The space includes first and second openings through which the solution flows in and out, the case includes third and fourth openings through which the solution flows in and out, the third and fourth openings are located at different positions, an angle between a direction in which the solution flows into the third opening and a direction in which the solution flows out from the second opening is greater than or equal to zero degrees and less than 90 degrees, the third opening and the first opening are connected by a first flow path, and the second opening and the fourth opening are connected by a second flow path. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123337 | IMPLANTABLE LUBRICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF TREATING A HUMAN OR MAMMAL PATIENT BY MEANS OF THE DEVICE - A lubrication device for lubricating a joint of a human or mammal patient, which is entirely implantable in a patient's body, comprises a reservoir for storing a lubricating fluid and a fluid connection for introducing the lubricating fluid into the joint when the device is implanted in the patient's body. Further, the fluid connection comprises a fluid connection device connecting the reservoir with the joint such that a lubricating fluid flow is established from the reservoir into the joint. The fluid connection comprises either an infusion needle adapted to be intermittently placed into the joint for injecting the lubricating fluid, or a tube adapted to be permanently placed into the joint for continuously injecting the lubricating fluid. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123338 | DAMPING SYSTEMS FOR STABILIZING MEDICATIONS IN DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES - The invention relates to systems and methods for stabilizing therapeutic formulations used in medical devices. In particular, the invention relates to systems designed to inhibit the aggregation of therapeutic molecules such as polypeptides stored within a medication delivery device, for example polypeptide aggregation that can result from jostling the medication within a fluid medication reservoir. In embodiments of the invention, a damping system is operably connected to a fluid medication reservoir that is disposed within the housing of a device so as to inhibit the agitation of a fluid medication. Typically the damping system comprises one or more energy absorbing materials. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123339 | Internal Needle - An indwelling needle is provided which has a simple structure and is capable of securely mounting a needle tip protective tool on the tip portion of an internal needle. The indwelling needle A includes an external needle including a cannula and a housing, an internal needle including a metal needle and a hub and a needle tip protective tool. The needle tip protective tool is mounted on the housing with the metal needle inserted into an inner section so that the metal needle can be removed together with the internal needle from the external needle. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123340 | FLUSH ENTRANCE HEMOSTASIS VALVE WITH UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY - A method of placing a catheter into a patient while preventing disadvantageous escape of fluid from the patient comprises providing a catheter secured to a valve hosing. The catheter has a proximal end, a distal end and an interior lumen. The valve housing has a first port, a second port, and a fluid path running between the first and second ports. The catheter and the valve housing have a hollow needle extending therethrough. The method further comprises piercing the patient's skin, thereby inserting the catheter into the patient. The method further comprises holding the catheter and valve housing in place while removing the hollow needle through the catheter and valve housing. The hollow needle passes through the first and second ports of the valve housing. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123341 | MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MICRONEEDLE DRUG DELIVERY - The invention relates to a microneedle drug monitoring system, and also a microneedle device when provided with the drug monitoring system, comprising the selective and sequential coating of microneedles with layers of indicator material and therapeutic agent. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123342 | IMPLANTABLE INJECTION PORT WITH TISSUE IN-GROWTH PROMOTER - A surgically implantable injection port has one or more tissue in-growth promoting surfaces. The injection port includes a housing, a fluid reservoir defined in part by the housing, a needle penetrable septum, and a tissue in-growth promoting surface integrally provided on an exterior surface of the port. The tissue in-growth promoting surface may be provided by surgical mesh or a textured surface on the injection port. The injection port may be used as part of a gastric band system or some other type of system. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123343 | STABILIZATION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED DRESSING - A stabilization device for securing a medical article near an insertion site includes an anchor pad having an integral dressing portion, such as a transparent dressing portion, to allow for covering and protection of the insertion site. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123344 | PORT NEEDLE HAVING NEEDLE-PRICK PROTECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a port needle comprising a bearing for resting and fixing the port needle on the patient, a feed, and a needle. This problem is solved according to the invention by a port needle comprising a bearing ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120123345 | CYCLIC OLEFIN POLYMER VESSELS AND VESSEL COATING METHODS - A package including a vessel made of cyclic olefin polymer (COP) resin, a CVD coating on a vessel, and a medicament comprising at least one protein, peptide, and/or DNA sequence is disclosed. Methods for processing a vessel, for example to provide lubricity or hydrophobicity, are also disclosed. The interior surface of the seated vessel can be processed via the vessel port by PECVD. Vessel barrier, lubricity and hydrophobic coatings and coated vessels, for example syringes and medical sample collection tubes are disclosed. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123346 | MEDICATED MODULE WITH NEEDLE GUARD - A medicated module comprising a connecting body configured for attachment to a drug delivery device. A first needle is fixed within the connecting body and an outer body operatively coupled to the connecting body. A needle guard operatively coupled to the outer body and a biasing member positioned between the outer body and needle guard. A second needle fixed within the outer body and a recess within the connecting body defines a reservoir. The reservoir contains at least one dose of a medicament and is configured for fluid communication with the first and second needle. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123347 | Medication Delivery Device - A medication delivery device comprises a housing ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120123348 | SUPPORTING SLEEVE FOR A CONTAINER WITH A FLANGE - The invention relates to a sleeve for an injection device comprising a container having an outer flange, said sleeve being provided with one inner radial projection intended to prevent the proximal movement of said outer flange with respect to said sleeve once said container is received within said sleeve, said sleeve being further provided with one inner longitudinal projection extending distally from said inner radial projection and intended to limit the radial movement of said outer flange, said inner radial projection and inner longitudinal projection being provided on a longitudinal leg connected to said sleeve by a deformable bridge allowing radial deflection of said longitudinal leg outwardly when a distal pressure is exerted on said inner radial projection, and inwardly when a proximal pressure is exerted on said inner radial projection. The invention also pertains to an injection device comprising such a sleeve. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123349 | SYRINGE SHARP TIP GUARD - A guard for the sharp tip of a needle of an injection syringe. The guard may comprise two components which are separate from and readily attachable to the syringe. One component is stationary and the other movable relative to the syringe. The movable member moves by expanding longitudinally to cover the otherwise exposed needle tip when the plunger of the syringe is depressed beyond a predetermined degree. The stationary member releasably holds the movable member in the initial position, and releases the movable member to expand and thus deploy when the predetermined degree of depression is imposed by the user of the syringe. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123350 | Injection Device - The present invention relates to an injection device comprises a generally elongated tubular housing having opposite proximal and distal ends; a needle shield sleeve slidably and coaxially arranged inside the housing and protruding a distance outside the proximal end of the housing; a syringe carrier mechanism comprising a syringe carrier slidably and coaxially arranged to the needle shield sleeve, wherein said syringe carrier comprises a syringe having a medicament and a needle; a first activator member slidably and coaxially arranged to the housing and connected to said needle shield sleeve; an actuating member slidaby and coaxially arranged to the first activator member; a drive mechanism slidably and coaxially arranged to the actuating member and to the syringe carrier mechanism, said drive mechanism being controlled by the actuating member; a second activator member slidably and coaxially arranged to the distal end of the housing and fixedly connected to the actuating member; wherein the first and the second activator members are coaxially movable relative each other from a non-activation position wherein the activator members are abutting to each other to an activation position wherein the activator members are co-acting independent of the sequence in which said activator members are activated; and wherein only in the activation position is the actuating member capable of releasing the drive mechanism to move said syringe carrier mechanism for penetrating the needle and to deliver said medicament though the needle. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123351 | Needle Assembly - A needle assembly ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120123352 | FLEXIBLE DEBULKING CATHETERS WITH IMAGING AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Catheters and methods for removing material from (or “debulking”) a body lumen while imaging the region comprised of the material are provided. The catheters can be used in body lumens, including but not limited to intravascular lumens such as coronary or peripheral arteries. The catheters include housings or other structures to mount or protect an imaging transducer. Generally, debulking catheters include a proximal portion, a distal portion having an opening, a cutting element which may be exposed through the opening to contact material in a body lumen and an imaging transducer with associated circuitry and display. The catheter debulks a body lumen when it is moved while the cutting element is in contact with the material in the lumen and the region comprised of the material is imaged before, after, or during catheter movement. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123353 | An Ophthalmic Device and an Intravitreal Method - The invention relates to an ophthalmic device for intravitreal administration of a substance into a human or animal eye by means of a needle. The device comprises a support structure having a lower surface for contacting the conjunctiva of the sclera, the lower surface being provided with an aperture for receiving the needle. The support structure further comprises a substantially tapering part directed away from the lower surface. In addition, the device comprises a channel provided in the tapering part wherein a first end of the channel forms the aperture in the lower surface. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123354 | CATHETER DEVICE WITH NEEDLE GUARD - The present disclosure relates to a catheter device comprising a catheter hub in which a valve member is disposed, a needle fixed in a needle hub, the needle extending through the valve member in the catheter hub in a ready position, and a tubular receptacle in which the needle hub is displaceably guided and biased by a spring in a proximal direction relative to the receptacle, wherein the needle hub is releasably held in the ready position in the receptacle against the force of the spring by frictional force between needle circumference and catheter or catheter hub, which frictional force is reduced on retraction of the needle through the catheter hub such that the force of the spring prevails. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123355 | ERODIBLE EMBOLIZATION MATERIAL - An embolization agent for use with a therapeutic drug solution for treating diffuse diseases in a targeted tissue vessel of a patient and a process thereof is presented. This embolization agent comprises an inner core of a fast dispersing material having a diameter less than a predetermined size for the opening in the targeted tissue vessel; and an outer sphere of an embolization material encompassing the inner core and having an initial diameter to occlude the initial opening in the targeted tissue vessel. During the treatment of the disease, the outer sphere of embolization material erodes at a predetermined rate, enhancing penetration of the embolization agent into the opening in the targeted tissue vessel. The inner core disperses into the targeted tissue vessel after becoming exposed by the erosion of the embolization material of the outer sphere. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123356 | FOAM MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - An in situ forming foam for medical applications and a method for making same is described, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a first component, Composition A, comprising an acidic solution of a polycationic polymer selected from the group comprising polymeric amines and polysaccharides; preparing a second component, Composition B, selected from the group comprising a metal carbonate, a metal bicarbonate or a mixture of a metal carbonate and a metal bicarbonate; maintaining said first and second components separately prior to mixing; and mixing said first and second components at an intended site of application. The foam is a mechanically robust but flexible and resilient material wherein the degree and nature of the porosity may be controlled. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123357 | EYE DROPPER WITH MIRROR - A container containing a fluid for depositing the fluid drop-by-drop into a user's eye, includes a mirror element for reflecting the eye to assist in accurately dispensing the eye drops into the eye. The minor element may be hingedly attached and rotatable from a closed position to a predetermined open position. Alternatively, the minor may be detachably attached at a first position adjacent the container and relocatable to a second angularly displaced position to provide a reflection of the eye receiving the eye drops. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123358 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING REDUCED PRESSURE AT A PLURALITY OF WOUND SITES - Systems and methods are presented for providing reduced pressure to and monitoring pressure at a plurality of tissue sites using a plurality of pressure management devices. The pressure management devices are associated with a plurality of sensing conduits that fluidly couple the pressure management devices and the plurality of tissue sites. Other systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123359 | Wound Leakage Vacuum Collection Device - A wound leakage collection device is described wherein a chamber provides a volume wherein wound leakage material can be removed from vacuum tubing and said device can be easily removed from a wound and a negative pressure source. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123360 | REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING AN ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE FOR REDUCING BIOBURDEN - Systems and methods are provided for moving fluids from a patient to a canister and lowering or eliminating the bio-burden of the canister. In one instance, a method for removing fluids from a patient includes using reduced pressure to remove fluids from a patient, delivering the fluids into a reduced-pressure conduit and into a fluid reservoir, exposing the fluids removed from the patient to a UV light source to kill pathogens to create disposable fluids, and disposing of the disposable fluids. Other systems, devices, and methods are presented. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123361 | PERCUTANEOUS IMPLANT AND OSTOMY METHOD - A percutaneous ostomy implant for implantation into the abdominal wall of a patient. The implant has a cylindrical part for mounting an external detachable device thereto, an ingrowth mesh and a circular flange for anchoring the implant. The cylindrical part and circular flange are attached to opposite ends of the ingrowth mesh. The ingrowth mesh is arranged such that when the implant is implanted in the abdominal wall of a patient, the epidermis meets the ingrowth mesh and is able to attach therethrough directly to serosal tissue of a bowel segment inside the implant. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123362 | UROSTOMY BAG COVER SYSTEMS - Urostomy bag cover system comprising: an ostomy bag cover; a wafer baseplate access hole; and an elastic retainer for retaining the ostomy bag cover about the ostomy bag. The wafer baseplate access hole provides access to a wafer baseplate located in the ostomy bag. The ostomy bag cover provides a non-obstructive removeable-covering for the ostomy bag, with the ostomy bag providing for the collection of waste from a surgically diverted biological system. The ostomy bag comprises a sealable collection pouch for containing waste bodily fluids and is removably couplable to a digestive system or a urinary system. The ostomy bag cover comprises at least one cotton/spandex blend decorative fabric with the decorative fabric acting as a concealer. Decorative fabric of ostomy bag cover may match a garment-fabric-appearance. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123363 | OSTOMY APPLIANCE COUPLING SYSTEM AND AN OSTOMY APPLIANCE - According to an embodiment of the invention, an ostomy appliance coupling system is disclosed. The system comprises a wafer part having a rise extending away from a body surface to form a guide means and a shallow landing zone; a pouch part having a guide adapted to engage with the landing zone in a desired location relative to the guide means; and an adhesive layer recessed within the guide and adapted to adhere to the landing zone. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123364 | COMFORT DIAPER ASSEMBLY - A diaper assembly | 2012-05-17 |
20120123365 | Absorbent Article with Philic Anhydrous Lotion - A lotion composition is provided. The lotion composition can comprise a) about 0.1% to about 90%, by weight, of a microcrystalline wax; b) about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight, of POE-4 monolaurate; c) about 0.1% to about 50%, by weight, of POE-8 monostearate; and d) a carrier. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123366 | REPLACEABLE ABSORBENT INSERT FOR USE IN TWO-PIECE DIAPERING SYSTEM WITH RE-USABLE DIAPER SHELL - A two-piece disposable diapering system is disclosed which has a re-usable, washable diaper shell and a replaceable absorbent insert having an absorbent pad narrower than the space between the opposed leg cuffs of the shell whereby when fitted to the wearer the central channel region of the diaper is significantly deeper than the height of the opposed leg cuffs. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123367 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123368 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123369 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123370 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123371 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123372 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123373 | ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITIONS THAT RESIST FORCE LOSS AND DISINTEGRATION - Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide various properties of slow recovery polymers, films, and laminates that in combination with an hydrogenated block copolymer provide for (1) an order-disorder transition temperature of greater than about 135° C., (2) a hard phase glass transition temperature of greater than about 60° C., (3) a combination of one or more hard block associating ingredients that maintain or increase the glass transition temperature of at least one equivalent hard block polymer of the hydrogenated block copolymer, (4) a force retention factor of greater than about 2, (5) aromatic substitution of either or both the soft block and the hard block, (6) hard blocks with a solubility parameter of greater than about 9.1 (cal/cm | 2012-05-17 |
20120123374 | Meltblown Nonwoven Compositions and Methods for Making Them - Meltblown nonwoven compositions and processes for forming them are described herein. In one or more embodiments, the invention is directed to meltblown nonwoven fabrics having at least one elastic layer, wherein the elastic layer comprises a propylene-based polymer having an MFR greater than about 25 g/10 min. Additionally, the propylene-based polymer comprises from about 5 to about 25 wt % of one or more C | 2012-05-17 |
20120123375 | Corbin diapers - The invention provides a line of disposable diapers, comprising diapers coated in a layer of soothing baby ointment, thus providing the accessories necessary for a quick diaper change when on the go or at home. Configured expressly for wear by infants who suffer diaper rash, the Corbin Diapers are designed to provide soothing relief to diaper rash symptoms such as dry and chafing skin, while sparing the parent the time consuming task of manually applying messy diaper rash ointment to the child's bottom. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123376 | FREEDOM-DISPOSABLE UNDERWEAR SYSTEMS FOR WOMEN AND INCONTINENT INDIVIDUALS - A women's disposable underwear system to provide discreet absorption for a sustained duration of menstruation and/or incontinence is disclosed. The disposable underwear employs fabric panels with three edges: a waist edge, a first leg edge, and a second leg edge. Disposed opposed to each other, these panels form the disposable underwear when they are seam-attached. A central panel located between the fabric panels houses an absorbent pad that wicks away moisture from the wearer of the disposable underwear. The absorbent pad may accommodate a light, medium, or heavy flow. The single-use disposable underwear may be manufactured with an uninterrupted waistband or with side fasteners to accommodate one or two side openings. Disposable underwear is manufacturable in various styles and colors. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123377 | BOXER SHORTS FORMED BY A METHOD WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE REMOVAL OF MATERIAL FROM THE MANUFACTURING WEB - A pant-type article having a boxer-short configuration. The article includes first and second panels which are joined via a crotch region joining. Folding and inverting the panels, and sealing along side-seams and inner legs seams provides a boxer-short. Methods for manufacturing the pant-type article are also provided. The pant-type article can be manufactured in a continuous side-by-side fashion. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123378 | WRAPPED ABSORBENT ARTICLE - While a protection sheet | 2012-05-17 |
20120123379 | ABSORBING SEALING DEVICE FOR AN INTESTINAL STOMA - The invention discloses an ostomy accessory ( | 2012-05-17 |
20120123380 | ABSORBENT GARMENT - A washable, reusable garment for retention of body fluids when worn on a person's lower body part. The garment has a crotch portion and a body portion. The crotch portion has an absorbent composite, and a pocket adapted for receiving a removable absorbent pad. The body portion has a waist opening and is seamless except where attached to the crotch portion. The body portion and the crotch portion together form first and second leg openings. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123381 | SAFETY DRUG HANDLING DEVICE - A drug mixing system including at least one receptacle port adaptor adapted to be inserted into a port of a fluid receptacle, at least one syringe adaptor adapted to be attached to a syringe and to the at least one receptacle port adaptor and at least one vial adaptor adapted for connection to a vial containing a drug and adapted for connection to the at least one syringe adaptor, the system being characterized in that at least one of the receptacle port adaptor, the at least one syringe adaptor and the at least one vial adaptor being vented to the atmosphere in a manner which prevents release to the atmosphere of possibly harmful contents of the vial in a liquid, solid or gaseous form. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123382 | CONNECTION DEVICE - The present invention is a device capable of preventing an operation of establishing communication between a syringe and a vial from being forgotten by error. Holding means constituting a connection device includes: a syringe holding member to be attached to a syringe; a cannula holding member which includes a double-head cannula, is located at a retracted position retracted with respect to the syringe holding member in the pre-use state, and is advanced to an advanced position abutting on the syringe holding member in the use state; and separation preventing means which engages the syringe to prevent separation of the syringe from the syringe holding member in the state where the cannula holding member is located at the retracted position. When the cannula holding member is located at the advanced position, the separation preventing means releases an engagement state with the syringe to permit the separation of the syringe from the syringe holding member. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123383 | VESTIBULAR STIMULATOR - A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123384 | Dispensing Fluid from an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a flexible pushrod that can adjust from a curved configuration to a generally straight configuration. The flexible pushrod is part of a drive system of the pump device so that the flexible pushrod can be controllably and incrementally advanced toward a medicine reservoir to incrementally dispense the medicine therein. In particular embodiments, the flexible pushrod may comprise an anti-rotation mechanism, an anti-torsion mechanism, or a combination thereof. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123385 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container, an actuator, and a biasing member. The actuator is configured to move the medicament container within the housing when the actuator is moved from a first configuration to a second configuration. The actuator includes a gas container and a puncturer. When the actuator is in the first configuration, a portion of the puncturer is disposed apart from the gas container. When the actuator is in the second configuration, the portion of the puncturer is disposed within the gas container. The gas container has a longitudinal axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the medicament container. The biasing member is configured to bias the actuator toward the second configuration. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123386 | INTRADERMAL INJECTION ADAPTER - An intradermal injection assembly for injecting a medicament into skin could form an intradermal needle with an adapter, an intradermal syringe with an adapter or an adapter for a merger with a syringe with a cannula. The intradermal adapter in these devices has a body having a longitudinal axis, a central portion having a cannula channel and a distal protrusion extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. The distal protrusion of the adapter has a first skin contacting surface extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the distal protrusion is generally transparent such that the portion of the cannula that extends distally relative to a demarcation plane can be viewed through the distal protrusion during insertion of the cannula into a patient's skin. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123387 | HOLLOW MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - The present disclosure relates to apparatus, assemblies, combinations, and methods for infusing fluids by hollow microneedles. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123388 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORT OF SUBSTANCES INTO BODY TISSUE - Methods and apparatus for delivering a substance to a target tissue are provided which may include any number of features. One feature is storing a substance or drug in a reservoir or reservoirs over an expandable member. The expandable member can be a balloon catheter, for example. The reservoir(s) can be disposed in a Transforming Reservoirs Matrix layer disposed over the expandable member. Another feature is a mechanical activator or a plurality of mechanical activators positioned near the reservoir(s). | 2012-05-17 |
20120123389 | Adjustable Length Access Sheath - An adjustable length sheath and a method for adjusting the length of a sheath is disclosed. The adjustable length sheath is primarily designed for uretral access, and for the insertion of a dilator or other medical equipment. The adjustable length sheath has a proximal end with circumferential grooves cut lateral to the axis of said sheath such that it is possible to snap off a portion of the proximal end to adjust the length of the sheath. The proximal end may have a lower degree of flexibility than the main body of the sheath to allow the end to be more easily broken and may be made from a different, less flexible material, than the main body of the sheath. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123390 | VARIABLE STIFFNESS GUIDEWIRE SYSTEMS - A variable-stiffness guidewire system which comprises an elongated flexible guidewire. The guidewire has a body and a guidewire head coupled to the body. The guidewire head is slidably moveable with respect to a guidewire collar of the body to adjust a stiffness of the guidewire. A tool is utilized with the guidewire to engage the guidewire head and move the guidewire head a desired distance from the guidewire collar to achieve a desired stiffness. The tool has a first mechanism that is configured to selectively deploy an insert to be positioned between the guidewire head and the guidewire collar. The insert maintains the desired stiffness of the guidewire. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123391 | NEUROLOGICAL APPARATUS - A guide element for insertion into the brain to guide implantable instruments, wherein the guide element comprises an elongate part, the elongate part having a composition of at least 80% tungsten carbide. The guide element may have a coating, such as a biocompatible plastics material which is more resilient than the elongate part. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123392 | LUER CONNECTOR - A luer connector is provided having a first member that includes an end face with a reflective material that does not cover the entire end face wherein the first member is selectively rotatable to align the reflective portion with sensors of the medical instrument. The first member is adapted to freely rotate within a second member that is used to connect the first member to the medical instrument. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123393 | Medical Apparatus With Hypopharyngeal Suctioning Capability - A medical apparatus having a nasogastric tube with hypopharyngeal suctioning capability. In one embodiment, the medical apparatus has a flexible nasogastric tube for insertion through a patient's nose. The nasogastric tube has a first end defining a first opening, a distal, second end that defines a second opening, and a length sufficient to allow the second opening to be positioned in a patient's stomach. The medical apparatus also has a flexible oropharyngeal tube for insertion through a patient's mouth. The oropharyngeal tube has a first end defining a first opening and a distal, second end that defines a suction intake. The oropharyngeal tube has a length that is less than the length of the nasogastric tube and which allows the suction intake to be positioned in a patient's hypopharynx region. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123394 | SUSTAINED RELEASE CAPSULES - The invention relates to an intraruminal sustained release capsule which is capable of delivering a sustained release dose of a first medicament to an animal, as well as either or both of a dump dose of a second medicament or mineral, and an exit dose of a third medicament or mineral. The capsule can have a dissolvable overcap moulded from plasticised starch enabling a dump dose of medicament to be held between the overcap and one end of the capsule. A piston within the body of the capsule can be modified to enable it to accommodate an exit dose of medicament within its hollow interior which is aligned with an aperture at the end of the capsule which enables release of the medicaments to the rumen. After insertion of the capsule in the animal the overcap (if present) dissolves and separates from the capsule to release the dump dose of medicament. The sustained release medicament is then dispensed via the apertured end, followed by the release of the exit dose of medicament (if present). | 2012-05-17 |
20120123395 | FLEXIBLE SURGICAL DEVICES - A surgical device can include a tube comprising a wall having a plurality of slits oriented generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tube. Each of the slits may be defined by opposing surfaces. The surgical device can further include a force transmission element coupled to the tube. In a flexible state of the tube, at least some of the opposing surfaces defining respective slits are separated from one another, and in a stiffened state of the tube, a force exerted on the force transmission element causes the opposing surfaces of each slit to contact one another. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123396 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument is provided, comprising proximal and distal end sections each comprising an area of articulation, as well as a flexurally rigid central section arranged therebetween. The proximal end section can be connected to an actuating device. A tool which can be driven by means of a drive element can be connected to the distal end section. To provide greater flexibility and a greater working area, the instrument further comprises outer and inner hollow cylindrical shafts and a control element which is arranged between the shafts. Two or more longitudinal elements extend at least substantially from the proximal to the distal area of articulation of the instrument and transfer traction and/or pressure forces. The longitudinal elements are arranged at essentially regular angular distances in a circumferential direction of the instrument and are connected to one another in the circumferential direction at their proximal and distal ends. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123397 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIPOSUCTION - A controller, an external electrode and a probe to be inserted into a tissue volume. One end of the probe is terminated by one or more electrodes and the other end is connected to a load cell. The electrode end of the probe is inserted into a volume of adipose tissue to be treated. Intermittently different and low power RF energy is applied between the external electrode and the electrodes of the probe. Monitoring of the impedance between the external electrode and the probe electrodes enables probe guidance. Monitoring of the impedance between the probe electrodes helps characterize the aggregate state of the treated tissue volume and treatment end-point. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123398 | Light Guide Unit for a Laser Applicator - The present invention relates to a light guide unit for a laser applicator, wherein the light guide unit has a light guide tip assembly removably insertable into the laser applicator, wherein the light guide tip assembly comprises an optical fiber and a coupling member provided on a proximal end of the optical fiber. When the coupling member is provided on the optical fiber, a proximal end face of the optical fiber needs to be kept clean. It is also desired that the light guide tip assembly can be manufactured easily. It is suggested to provide the coupling member via a casting technique. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123399 | DENTAL SURGICAL LASER WITH FEEDBACK MECHANISMS - A surgical device based on the concept of controlling the laser power during laser surgery based on optical and other signals from the tip and the tissue is described. A laser surgical system generally comprises several basic components, such as a laser, a delivery system, a tip and a control system. A tip may be considered as a particular case of a thermo-optical tip (TOT). TOT is an optical and mechanical element which could be used to modify or treat soft and hard tissues, including cutting, coagulation, vaporization, carbonization, and ablation of tissues. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123400 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING ENERGY DURING ABLATION - System and method for ablating tissue of a heart of a patient. The tissue is characterized, then a predetermined ablation procedure is selected based on the characterization, ablation energy is delivered according to procedure with the ablation device, and a temperature of the tissue and an impedance of the tissue are determined. Delivery of ablation energy is ceased at a time based, at least in part, on when at least one of an accumulated effective temperature of the tissue over time exceeds a thermal dose threshold and an accumulated effective energy of the tissue over time exceeds an effective energy threshold. Else, the ablation energy delivered is modified by adjusting the energy level based, at least in part, on at least one of the temperature being outside of a predetermined temperature range and the impedance being outside of an impedance range. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123401 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TISSUE ABLATION - A device for vaporizing a hole in tissue, including a vaporizing element, a heating element, configured to heat the vaporizing element, and a mechanism configured to advance the vaporizing element into a specific depth in the tissue and retract the vaporizing element from the tissue within a period of time long enough for the vaporizing element to vaporize the tissue and short enough to limit diffusion of heat beyond a predetermined collateral damage distance from the hole. Related apparatus and methods are also described. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123402 | Method and Apparatus for Vascular Tissue Sealing with Reduced Energy Consumption - An end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly includes a pair of opposing jaw members configured to grasp tissue therebetween. Each of the opposing jaw members includes a non conducting tissue contact surface and an energy delivering element configured to perforate the tissue to create an opening, extract elastin and collagen from the tissue and denaturize the elastin and the collagen in the vicinity of the opening. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123403 | Apparatus, System and Method for Performing an Electrosurgical Procedure - An apparatus for performing a microwave ablation procedure is provided. The apparatus includes a catheter including an open proximal end and a closed distal end configured to percutaneously access tissue. A directional microwave antenna probe adapted to connect to a source of microwave energy selectively couples to the catheter. The directional microwave antenna is rotatable within the catheter for directing the emission of microwave energy therefrom to tissue | 2012-05-17 |
20120123404 | Fingertip Electrosurgical Instruments for Use in Hand-Assisted Surgery and Systems Including Same - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument includes a first electrode plate capable of applying bipolar energy into tissue, and a second electrode plate capable of applying bipolar energy into tissue. The bipolar electrosurgical instrument also includes a first attachment member coupled to the first electrode plate, and a second attachment member coupled to the second electrode plate. The first attachment member is configured to couple the first electrode plate to a user's finger, and the second attachment member is configured to couple the second electrode plate to the user's thumb, whereby the first and second electrode plates are arrangeable to opposingly face one another. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123405 | Power Glove - A system and method for powering a wireless electrosurgical device using a powered glove. The powered glove includes at least a conductive pad on a finger and a thumb. The glove is connected to a generator and supplies power to the wireless electrosurgical device when at least two conductive pads touch conductive buttons on the wireless device. The user selects the operating mode by selecting different combination of conductive buttons and/or switches on the wireless device. The generator senses a voltage drop across a circuit within the electrosurgical device to determine the operating mode. The generator then supplies the RF energy based on the selected operating mode via the glove to the wireless device. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123406 | Self-Expanding Cooling Electrode for Renal Nerve Ablation - A metallic tube arrangement includes an electrode region configured to expand radially and contract radially in response to increasing and decreasing a temperature at the electrode region, respectively. The electrode region is configured for intravascular deployment and delivery of high frequency energy to target tissue of a target vessel of the body. The electrode region is configured to expand radially to a diameter sufficient to contact an inner wall of the target vessel in response to a decrease in electrode region temperature and to contract radially to a diameter smaller than a diameter of the target vessel in response to an increase in electrode region temperature. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123407 | METHOD OF PROMOTING TISSUE ADHESION - The present invention provides methods and devices for promoting tissue adhesion, which utilizes the healing process and scar tissue formation to bond two tissue surfaces together. A tissue injury is accomplished by destroying the mucosal layer of tissue. After the injury is initiated, the tissue is preferably held in close contact by a tissue apposition means such as a suture, staple or clip device placed adjacent to the treatment site. The tissue injury may be initiated by electrical/radiofrequency energy; chemical or mechanical means integrated with the tissue apposition device or delivered by a separate instrument such as an electrocautery catheter through an endoscope. As scar tissue created by the injury forms, the tissue surfaces become bonded together in a permanent union. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123408 | LAPAROSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE DETECTION - An electrical leakage detection method and system for use with laparoscopic electrosurgical instruments are provided. The present disclosure provides for an electrosurgical unit for providing electrosurgical energy at an active output thereof and for controlling the flow of the energy through the active output; an active electrode coupled to the active output for transmitting electrosurgical energy to a patient in an electrosurgical procedure; a first sensor disposed at a distal end of the active electrode and for outputting a first signal indicative of current measured at the distal end; a second sensor disposed at a proximal end of the active electrode and for outputting a second signal indicative of current measured at the proximal end; and a comparison circuit coupled to the first and second sensors for receiving the first and second signals and determining a difference value, the difference value being indicative of leakage current. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123409 | MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE - Provided is a medical treatment device capable of eliminating inconvenience of manipulation in actual clinical use, and ensuring a visual field by introducing a curve in the vicinity of an electrode portion of an outer cylindrical tube. The medical treatment device has the following structure: an electrode portion including a first electrode and a second electrode arranged opposed to the first electrode, the electrode portion having a grasping function, a coagulating function, and a cutting function; an operation portion for executing drive of the respective functions of the first electrode and the second electrode; a shaft portion for connecting the electrode portion and the operation portion; a connector portion connectable to a microwave power source; and a conductive rod, which is provided inside the shaft portion, for transmitting a microwave to the electrode portion, the medical treatment device utilizing the microwave being configured to: hold body tissue between the first electrode and the second electrode; coagulate the body tissue by supplying the microwave to the first electrode and the second electrode; and cut the body tissue through a mutual action of the first electrode and the second electrode, in which the shaft portion and the electrode portion are connected to each other with a bent holder. | 2012-05-17 |
20120123410 | Fingertip Electrosurgical Instruments for Use in Hand-Assisted Surgery and Systems Including Same - A fingertip-mountable electrosurgical instrument includes a monopolar electrode capable of directing energy into tissue, and a holder configured to be operably coupled to the monopolar electrode. The holder is also configured to be operably coupled to an energy source. The holder includes a housing body and one or more attachment members coupled to the housing body. The one or more attachment members are configured to be removeably attachable to a user's finger. The housing body includes a distal end and a proximal end. The monopolar electrode is mechanically coupled to the distal end of the housing body. | 2012-05-17 |