21st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 58 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090131777 | ANALYTE SENSOR - Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131778 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND TOOLS FOR CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - One aspect of the invention provides a glucose monitor having a plurality of tissue piercing elements, each tissue piercing element having a distal opening, a proximal opening and interior space extending between the distal and proximal openings; a sensing volume in fluid communication with the proximal openings of the tissue piercing elements; sensing fluid extending into the sensing volume; and a glucose sensor adapted to detect a concentration of glucose in the sensing fluid within the sensing volume. Another aspect of the invention provides A method of in vivo monitoring of an individual's interstitial fluid glucose concentration comprising: inserting distal ends of a plurality of tissue piercing elements through a stratum corneum area of the individual's skin, the tissue piercing elements each comprising a distal opening, a proximal opening, and an interior space extending between the distal and proximal opening; allowing interstitial fluid to flow into the interior space of the tissue piercing elements to substantially fill the interior space; filling substantially the entire interior space of the sensing area; and sensing a glucose concentration of the sensing fluid. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131779 | APPLANATION TONOMETER | 2009-05-21 |
20090131780 | ARM POSITIONER FOR DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - An arm positioning system for a diagnostic procedure such as an MRI can include a positioning block and a retention device (such as a thumb strap). The retention device and the positioning block can be coupled together (e.g. by hook and loop fasteners) to allow them to position a patient's arm in various desired positions. The retention device and positioning block can be composed of materials that do not interfere with the diagnostic device. The retention device and positioning block also can be configured to accommodate left and right arms and variation among arm, hand, and digit sizes of patients. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131781 | DETERMINATION OF SUSCEPTIBILITY-INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD GRADIENTS BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE - The invention relates to a device for magnetic resonance imaging of a body ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131782 | Device for Heat Treating Moving Biological Tissues and Related Method - This invention concerns a device for heat treating a moving target area of biological tissues, comprising calculation means ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131783 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR POSITIONING A GUIDANCE APPARATUS RELATIVE TO A PATIENT - A method for positioning a guide device for placement of an interventional object in a body, the guide device having a guide axis, includes: determining a target point in the body and a reference point, wherein the target point and the reference point define a planned trajectory line (PTL) extending through each; determining a visualization plane, wherein the PTL intersects the visualization plane at a sighting point; mounting the guide device relative to the body to move with respect to the PTL, wherein the guide device does not intersect the visualization plane; determining a point of intersection (GPP) between the guide axis and the visualization plane; and aligning the GPP with the sighting point in the visualization plane. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131784 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IN-VIVO MAGNETIC POSITION DETERMINATION - Systems and methods for position detection of a in-vivo sensing device. A magnetic field generator generates magnetic fields which are measured by an antenna. The position of the in-vivo sensing device is determined from the magnetic field intensity values. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131785 | VARIABLE OCCLUSIONAL BALLOON CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to inflatable balloon catheters and methods for deploying an inflatable balloon catheter. For example, one embodiment is directed to a catheter assembly that includes a catheter comprising proximal and distal ends and at least one longitudinal conduit extending between the proximal and distal ends. The catheter assembly also includes an inflatable balloon comprising proximal and distal ends and configured to be at least partially positioned within the longitudinal conduit when the balloon is uninflated. The inflatable balloon is further configured to be inflated when deployed from the conduit such that a diameter of the proximal end of the inflatable balloon remains substantially constant and a diameter of the distal end of the inflatable balloon is variable and capable of at least partially occluding a lumen. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131786 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS SYSTEM - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus body having a console interface device that permits changeable connection of a plurality of consoles of different types, a console identifying device that identifies the type of the connected console and an operation mode control device that so performs control as to accomplish operation in the diagnostic mode corresponding to the identified console, and a console of at least one type of the plurality of consoles of different types. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131787 | Adaptive Image Filtering In An Ultrasound Imaging Device - The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging device. The ultrasound imaging device includes: a data acquiring unit for acquiring 3-dimensional ultrasound image data based on receive signals formed based on ultrasound echoes reflected from a target object; a filtering unit for determining a size of a filtering mask of a filter, said size being adaptively determined according to an amount of the 3-dimensional ultrasound image data in data acquisition directions, the filtering unit being further configured to filter the 3-dimensional ultrasound image data by using the filtering mask; a scan converting unit for scan-converting the filtered 3-dimensional ultrasound image data; and a 3-dimensional rendering unit for performing 3-dimensional rendering upon the scan-converted 3-dimensional ultrasound image data to form a 3-dimensional ultrasound image. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131788 | QUANTIFICATION AND DISPLAY OF CARDIAC CHAMBER WALL THICKENING - An ultrasonic imaging system and method are described for quantification and display of myocardial wall thickening. The endocardial and epicardial borders in an image sequence are defined over a heart cycle and changes in the distance between the borders are tracked at specified locations around the myocardium over the heart cycle, The changes in distance are presented to the user in a graphical format, preferably together with another measure of the cardiac cycle such as chamber volume variation, ejection fraction, or the ECG waveform. The changes in the distance of chord lengths across the myocardium provide a direct indication of wall thickness variation at the specified locations. Preferably the tracking of the specified locations over the heart cycle is done by speckle tracking. The inventive technique can also represent strain at the specified locations of the myocardium. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131789 | DEVICE FOR X-RAY BRACHYTHERAPY, AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A PROBE INTRODUCED INTO A BODY FOR X-RAY BRACHYTHERAPY - In a method and a device for x-ray brachytherapy, a probe is inserted into the interior of the body of a subject, the probe carrying at its distal end an x-ray source that radiates x-rays into an exposure area in the body of the subject outside of the probe. The probe also contains an x-ray array that generates an ultrasound image representing at least a portion of the exposure area. A display device displays the ultrasound image to allow identification of the exposure area in the ultrasound image. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131790 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING ECHOGENIC COMPONENTS IN ULTRASONIC IMAGING FIELDS - Systems and devices according to the present invention providing a needle deployment and visualization device, which includes: a shaft; an ultrasound imaging transducer extendable along at least a portion of the shaft for providing an image within a field of view; and a needle coupled and deployable from the shaft within the field of view. The needle has an artifact configured to preferentially reflect at least a portion of the ultrasound energy emanating from the ultrasound transducer back to the transducer in order to enhance imaging of the needle. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131791 | Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System With Spectral and Audio Tissue Doppler - A spectral tissue Doppler processor for an ultrasound system produces Doppler phase shift estimates of sequences of signal samples from a sample volume with a short-lag autocorrelator. The autocorrelation products are summed and an arc tangent taken of each sum to produce angle estimates. The angle estimates, which are proportional to the tissue motion velocity, are plotted, smoothed, and displayed as a spectral tissue Doppler display. The angle estimates are also used to produce the audio Doppler signal which is frequency-adjustable by a user. The spectral Doppler display exhibits good time and velocity resolution for motion which is less than that of blood flow such as myocardial motion. Major causes of blurring, unevenness, and distortion are reduced or eliminated. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131792 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus includes an image display device for displaying an image generated based on ultrasonic echo signals received from an subject on a screen, a trace pointer display device for displaying a trace pointer on the screen on which the image is being displayed during a trace measurement, and an operating device for allowing an operator to perform an action to instruct to start a trace measurement, an action to move the trance pointer on the screen, and an action to instruct to terminate a trace measurement. The image display device performs a zoomed-in display of an image portion in a section around the trace pointer. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131793 | PORTABLE IMAGING SYSTEM HAVING A SINGLE SCREEN TOUCH PANEL - A portable imaging system is presented. The system includes a single panel display, where the single panel display includes a first portion configured to display an image and a second portion configured as a touch-based user interface. A method of imaging using a portable imaging system, where the portable imaging system includes a single panel display, where the single panel display includes a first portion configured to display an image and a second portion configured as a touch-based user interface, a controls portion, where the controls portion includes one or more buttons configured to aid in performing commonly used functions, is also presented. The method includes displaying an image on the first portion of the single panel display. In addition, the method includes manipulating the image using controls on the touch-based user interface. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131794 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUICKLY DETERMINING AN IMAGING REGION IN AN ULTRASONIC IMAGING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for quickly determining an imaging region associated with the current transmission in an ultrasonic imaging system includes determining a profile of the imaging region to be processed and, in turn, boundaries of that imaging region according to characteristics of the current transmitted sound field and the demand of the imaging mode. The method also includes computing a set of rectangular coordinates of points on the imaging region to be processed according to the determined boundaries. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131795 | Ultrasonic Diagnostic Apparatus - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a probe that transmits ultrasound beams to a body of an object to be examined, and receives echo signals from the said object, a reception unit that receives the echo signals from the probe, a store which stores the received echo signals, readout-range setter which sets at least two predetermined partial readout dynamic ranges which do not completely overlap one another for an overall dynamic range of the echo signals stored in the store, a reader which reads out the echo signals of each of the at least two predetermined partial readout dynamic ranges, and which converts the readout signals of the at least two predetermined partial readout dynamic ranges to data having a display dynamic range of a display, a display which displays the echo signals readout as an image. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131796 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING ULTRASONIC TISSUE HARMONIC AMPLITUDE - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus and imaging method for harmonic enhancement or suppression are disclosed. A fundamental transmit signal and a 3f | 2009-05-21 |
20090131797 | Ultrasound Diagnostic Device Having Transducers Facing Each Other - The present invention relates to an ultrasound diagnostic device. The ultrasound diagnostic device comprises a pair of transducers operable to transmit/receive ultrasound signals. The transducers are arranged to face each other. The transducers may be an array transducer including a plurality of elements, which are linearly arranged. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131798 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRAVASCULAR IMAGING AND OCCLUSION CROSSING - This invention describes an occlusion crossing apparatus for creating an opening in occluded tissue at a target location in interventional and surgical applications with simultaneous or nearly simultaneous intravascular imaging. In particular, the present invention is concerned with a magnetically guidable occlusion crossing apparatus and methods of using same together with intravascular ultrasound imaging, said occlusion crossing apparatus being usable in combination with a magnetic field and comprising an ultrasound imaging catheter with at least one ultrasound transducer at its distal tip; the catheter including a lumen through which a magnetically steered guidewire is passed and extends beyond the distal end of the catheter; the guidewire possibly comprising an electrode at its distal end for delivery of ablative electrical energy at a target location in a body lumen; and at least one magnetic guiding element mounted to the guidewire for orienting the portion of the guidewire that extends from the distal tip of the imaging catheter and placing the tip of the guidewire at the desired target location. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131799 | Bone density measuring device - A small and inexpensive, noninvasive bone density measuring device is provided. A measuring part of the bone density measuring device is constituted by a light emitter | 2009-05-21 |
20090131800 | MULTIMODAL IMAGING SYSTEM FOR TISSUE IMAGING - An apparatus for obtaining area images and optical coherence tomography (OCT) image of a tissue comprises an image sensor, a first illumination means providing broadband polarized polychromatic light, a second illumination means providing narrow-band ultraviolet light, a third illumination means providing Near-Infrared light, an optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging apparatus, one or more polarization elements, and an optical filter. An image processor identifies a region of interest according to area image, which can be a polarized reflectance image, a fluorescence light image, or both for the OCT imaging apparatus to obtain an OCT image over the region of interest. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131801 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR OPTICAL IMAGING OF LUMINAL ANATOMIC STRUCTURES - Exemplary embodiments of an apparatus for obtaining data for at least one portion within at least one luminal or hollow sample can be provided. For example, the exemplary apparatus can include a first optical arrangement configured to transceive at least one electromagnetic radiation to and from the portion. A second arrangement may be provided that can at least partially enclose the first arrangement. At least one third arrangement may be provided which is configured to be actuated so as to expand, at least in part, beyond a periphery of the second arrangement. Such exemplary third arrangement can be structured to facilitate a fluid flow and/or a gas flow therethrough. Further, a fourth arrangement may be provided which can be structured to (i) actuate a particular number of the third arrangement and/or (ii) adjust a distance between at least two outer portions of the third arrangement. According to one exemplary embodiment, the third arrangement can be a plurality of the third arrangements. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131802 | Contact sensor for fiberoptic raman probes - The present invention relates to an optical contact sensor for a spectroscopic probe. The sensor detects contact of the distal end of a fiber optic probe to a surface being measured. The system can be used to correct Raman spectral measurements of tissue. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131803 | A SLEEP MONITORING SYSTEM - A sleep monitoring system includes an ECG device ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131804 | Method And Apparatus For Determining Central Aortic Pressure Waveform - A method is provided for determining a central aortic pressure waveform. The method includes: measuring two or more peripheral artery pressure waveforms; analyzing the signals so as to extract common features in the measured waveforms; and determining an absolute central aortic pressure waveform based on the common features. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131805 | Patient Monitoring - A hemodynamic monitor and corresponding method for determining the requirement for, and if required the nature or extent of, and for monitoring the response to, an intervention by a carer for a subject in order to improve the hydration level and hemodynamic status of the subject during a period or periods of hemodynamic instability includes, firstly, a processor. The processor incorporates software arranged to continuously analyse and process a blood pressure or arterial volume/plethysmographic signal obtained from the subject in order to derive a plurality of complementary parameters throughout the monitoring of the subject. The monitor also incorporates display means displaying images representing the derived plurality of complementary parameters. The images may include at least one image representing graphically at least one stress related hemodynamic parameter plotted against time to provide an immediate indication of a change in hemodynamic status and thus the requirement for an intervention. The images may also include at least one image representing graphically at least one fluid responsiveness parameter plotted against time to provide an indication of the hydration level and associated ventricular pre load status of the subject to determine the nature or extent of the intervention if required. Respiratory variations in fluid responsiveness parameters may usefully be displayed. The images may also include at least one image representing graphically at least one response related parameter compared to the value of the parameter at the point of the intervention to provide an indication of the desired and/or actual response of the subject to an intervention. Trend and acute changes displays may be combined. Specific parameters providing information on the quality of the left ventricle and right heart/venous return/preload may also be derived and displayed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131806 | Apparatus and methods for non-invasively measuring a patient's arterial blood pressure - Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises an apparatus adapted to automatically and accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject. The apparatus comprised of a sensor device removably coupled to an actuator which is used to position the sensor during measurements. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor, and operating the apparatus, are also disclosed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131807 | Blood Pressure Value Display Device, Blood Pressure Measuring Instrument, and Blood Pressure Value Display Method - A blood pressure level display device or the like is provided which allows easy measurement and has an improved convenience during measurement. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131808 | SPHYGMOMANOMETER AND CHIP CARD THEREFOR - A sphygmomanometer and a chip card for use therein. The sphygmomanometer includes a measuring device for determining blood pressure data and a control device. The control device has a chip card reader operable to read an insertable control chip card. The chip card includes data which is read by the chip card reader. A control function of the sphygmomanometer is carried out as a result of the data being read by the chip card reader. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131809 | Respiration sensor - The present invention discloses a respiration sensor, which is attached to a testee and comprises a triaxial acceleration sensing unit, a microprocessor, and at least one alarm unit. The triaxial acceleration sensing unit detects the respiration-related movements of a testee and output a detection signal. The microprocessor connects with the triaxial acceleration sensing unit, receives the detection signal and transforms the detection signal into a respiration signal to determine the respiration state of the testee. When the respiration signal is lower than a standard, the microprocessor triggers the alarm unit to give out an alarm to alert the persons nearby. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131810 | Breath test device and method - There is provided a method of evaluating a liver condition of a subject, the method includes computing a fluctuation parameter from a liver breath test based on at least one of a percentage dose recovery (PDR) curve and a delta over baseline (DOB) curve of an isotope labeled methacetin, or a salt or a derivative thereof, and evaluating at least one liver condition of the subject, based at least on the fluctuation parameter. There is provided herein a method of evaluating a liver condition of a subject, the method includes computing a hepatic impairment score based at least on a breath test related parameter and on a demographic parameter. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131811 | Comprehensive integrated testing protocol for infant lung function - A Comprehensive Integrated Testing Protocol (CITP) incorporates precise measurements of the dynamic and the static lung volumes and capacities at V | 2009-05-21 |
20090131812 | BODY COMPOSITION MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR RECOGNIZING BODY SITE USED IN CALCULATION OF COMPOSITION COMPONENT - A body composition measuring instrument for measuring a body composition of a whole body of a subject includes a detecting section for detecting a plurality of potential differences at each of a plurality of body sites including a whole body, both hands, and both feet by using hand electrodes and foot electrodes; first and second body composition calculating units for calculating the body composition of the whole body based on at least one of the potential differences detected by the detecting section and body information of the subject; and an informing unit for informing the information related to the body site to be detected of the potential difference used in the calculation of the body composition of the whole body. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131813 | Method and apparatus for augmenting nerve stimulation and response detection - Apparatus for use in nerve conduction testing where a stimulating electrode is used to electrically stimulate a nerve and a detection electrode is used to detect an evoked neurological response, the apparatus comprising:
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20090131814 | Method and process for weight management - A weight management method and system measures and utilizes an individual's specific body composition and metabolic rates to provide a nutritional plan designed to the individual's specific weight management goals, including weight loss, weight gain or weight control. The system is composed of four primary components: 1) body composition testing; 2) metabolic rate testing; 3) Registered Dietitian counseling; and 4) message therapy. These components are utilized to provide a system that utilizes behavior modification and stress management to allow the individual to meet his or her weight management goals through a healthy, stable process. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131815 | MARKER DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - A marker deployment system is provided, including at least one cannula, a site marker and at least one wire. The cannula has a tubular side-wall and a distal opening. The cannula defines at least one aperture extending through the side-wall. The wire is selectively interposed within the cannula, and a distal wire end extends through the aperture. A portion of the wire is secured to an end portion of the site marker. The wire is pulled taut at the aperture, thereby at least partially aligning the end portion of the site marker with the distal opening of the cannula. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131816 | Engagement Interface For Biopsy System Vacuum Module - A biopsy system includes a biopsy device, a vacuum canister, a vacuum control module, and a plurality of tubes. A first tube is configured to provide an axial vacuum to the biopsy device, while a second tube is configured to provide a lateral vacuum. A third tube is configured to communicate atmospheric air to the second tube. A fourth tube is configured to communicate saline to the second tube. The vacuum canister is configured to collect fluids drawn through the first tube and the second tube. The canister has a lid with trenches formed in it for retaining the first, second, third, and fourth tubes. The lid also has engagement regions for selectively pinching each of the tubes against to prevent fluid communication through selected tubes. The canister can be removably inserted into the vacuum control module, which includes components for selectively pinching the tubes against the engagement regions. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131817 | DEPLOYMENT DEVICE INTERFACE FOR BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device includes a tissue sample holder and a cutter defining a cutter lumen. In one example, the tissue sample holder has a manifold, a plurality of chambers that are configured to separately hold tissue samples, and a cup configured to cover the manifold and chambers. The tissue sample holder is rotatable to successively align the chambers with the cutter lumen. A longitudinal passage extends along the manifold, and is positioned between two of the chambers. The manifold may be rotated to align the passage with the cutter lumen and with an opening in the cup. The passage of the manifold and the opening in the cup are configured to permit a portion of an instrument to be inserted through the opening and passage and into the cutter lumen. The instrument may be used to introduce one or more markers or medicine, etc., to a biopsy site. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131818 | Biopsy Device Tissue Sample Holder Rotation Control - A biopsy device includes a cutter defining a cutter lumen and a tissue sample holder for collecting tissue samples. In one example, the tissue sample holder includes a rotatable manifold, and has a plurality of chambers that are each configured to separately hold tissue samples. A tissue sample holder rotation mechanism is operable to rotate the manifold to successively index each of the chambers with the cutter lumen. A sensing system is configured to sense the rotational position of the manifold. A controller in communication with both the sensing system and the rotation mechanism is operable to control the rotation mechanism based at least in part on the position of the manifold as sensed by the sensing system. The sensing system may include a sensor in a fixed position and a rotating encoder wheel on a shaft that is used to rotate the manifold. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131819 | User Interface On Biopsy Device - A biopsy device includes a probe and holster that may be coupled together. The probe includes a cannula with a transverse opening and a cutter within the cannula. The holster includes a mechanism that is operable to rotate and translate the cutter within the cannula. In one example, the holster also includes a user interface having buttons and indicators. The indicators may indicate, e.g., the longitudinal position of the cutter within the cannula and an error condition. The buttons may be operable to, e.g., selectively and incrementally adjust the longitudinal position of the cutter within the cannula, initiate a sampling cycle, initiate a clear probe cycle, and initiate a lateral vacuum cycle. The user interface may also include a trigger operable to cock and fire the cannula into tissue. The user interface may be provided as one or more membranes on one or more sidewalls of the holster. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131820 | Icon-Based User Interface On Biopsy System Control Module - A vacuum control module for use in a biopsy system includes a user interface that presents buttons and icons to control operation of a biopsy device. The icons may indicate, e.g., the position of a cutter relative to a transverse opening, whether the system is in a view sample mode, that an adjacent button is operable to reset the position of a rotatable tissue sample holder, whether the system is in a maintenance vacuum pulse mode, the level of vacuum provided by a vacuum source, the volume level of a speaker, that an adjacent button is operable to place the system in a standby mode, and that an adjacent button is operable to shut down the system. The icons may each have an associated button. The icons may be allocated among separate pages (e.g., a probe page and a system page). Another button may be used to switch between pages. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131821 | Graphical User Interface For Biopsy System Control Module - A biopsy system includes a vacuum control module, a cannula with a transverse opening, a cutter within the cannula, and a rotatable tissue sample holder. The vacuum control module includes a speaker, a vacuum source, and a graphical user interface for controlling the biopsy system. The graphical user interface includes a display and capacitive switches that serve as buttons. The graphical user interface is operable to perform, e.g., the following functions: varying the position of the cutter relative to the transverse opening, activating a view sample mode, resetting the position of the rotatable tissue sample holder, activating a maintenance vacuum pulse mode, varying the level of vacuum provided by the source of vacuum, varying the level of volume of sounds emitted by the speaker, selectively placing the biopsy system in a standby mode, and selectively shutting the biopsy system down. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131822 | Biopsy Device With Sharps Reduction Feature - A biopsy device includes a cannula, a cutter disposed within the cannula, a needle hub having a gear for rotating the cannula, a mechanism for rotating and translating the cutter within the cannula, and a body portion. The cutter rotation and translation mechanism includes a first component that is secured to the cutter and a second component that is secured to the body portion. The body portion includes a tab that is configured to retain the axial position of the cannula and needle hub relative to the body until the tab is depressed or removed. The body is configured to permit the cannula and the needle hub to be pulled axially from the body only after the tab has been depressed or removed. The cutter can then be pulled axially from the body by unscrewing the first component of the cutter rotation and translation mechanism from the second component. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131823 | Biopsy Device With Illuminated Tissue Holder - A biopsy device includes a probe portion and a holster portion that may be coupled together. The probe portion includes a rotatable tissue sample holder that is configured to hold tissue samples. One or more portions of the tissue sample holder may be formed of a transparent or translucent material, e.g., a translucent manifold and shaft, transparent or translucent tissue sample trays, and a transparent cup that is external to the manifold and trays. The holster portion may include one or more sources of light, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may be configured to illuminate at least a portion of the tissue sample holder, such as to facilitate viewing of tissue samples in the tissue sample holder. For instance, one LED may be aligned with the shaft of the tissue sample holder, while two additional LEDs may be positioned on both sides of the shaft. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131824 | Biopsy Device With Fine Pitch Drive Train - A biopsy device includes a cutter and a probe body. A cutter rotation and translation mechanism may include a sleeve that is secured to the cutter, a nut that is secured to the body, and first and second gears. The sleeve includes portion having external threads and a portion having external flats. The nut has internal threads that are configured to engage the threads of the sleeve, such that the cutter translates longitudinally when the sleeve rotates within the nut. The threads have a fine pitch (e.g., 40-50 threads per inch). The first gear is slid onto the portion of the sleeve that has flats, and is configured to rotate with the sleeve yet translate along the sleeve. The second gear is coupled with a motor. The second gear is configured to mesh with the first gear to rotate the sleeve, thereby concomitantly rotating and translating the cutter. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131825 | Imageable biopsy site marker - A biopsy site marker having at least one small marker body or pellet of bioresorbable material such as gelatin, collagen, polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid which has a radiopaque object, preferably with a non-biological configuration. The at least one bioresorbable body or pellet with a radiopaque object is deposited into the biopsy site, by a delivery device that includes an elongated tubular body with a piston slidable within the tubular body. One end of the tube is placed into the biopsy site. At least one but preferably several marker bodies or pellets are deposited sequentially into the biopsy site through the tube. At least the bioresorbable materials of the detectable markers remain present in sufficient quantity to permit detection and location of the biopsy site at a first time point (e.g., 2 weeks) after introduction but clear from the biopsy site or otherwise do not interfere with imaging of tissues adjacent the biopsy site at a second time point (e.g., 5-7 months) after introduction. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131826 | OBTAINING A TISSUE SAMPLE - A device with a sampling portion configured to engage, sever, and remove tissue from a body can be used to obtain one or more tissue samples from the body. The device can be used to obtain multiple tissue samples simultaneously. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131827 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE DISRUPTION - Apparatus and methods for tissue disruption are disclosed where a tissue disruptor may have various configurations extending from the distal end of a flexible aspiration cannula. The devices can have aspiration and/or irrigation systems configured to provide aspiration pressure and/or irrigate with fluid at the distal end of the cannula. The cannula can be configured to rotate or disrupt the matrix of bone marrow and extract the marrow in vivo through a single opening. The cannula shaft itself may be fabricated utilizing multiple layers of material such that the cannula is flexible yet sufficiently stiff to transmit a torque therealong. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131828 | VACUUM SAMPLE EXPRESSION DEVICE - A body fluid sampling device is used to sample a bodily fluid from an incision in skin. The device includes a housing that defines a sample cavity with one open end that contacts skin. The device also includes a lancing mechanism that forms an incision in the skin. A vacuum mechanism is used to create a vacuum inside the sample cavity to express fluid from the incision site. To release the vacuum, a valve is connected with the sample cavity to exchange atmospheric air and further works to minimize fluid splatter. The fluid sample can then be tested or analyzed as desired. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131829 | Tissue penetration device - A tissue penetration device and method of using same. The tissue penetration device may optionally include sampling and analyzing functions, which may be integrated. An embodiment provides control of a lancet used for sampling blood. Electric field coils or solenoids may drive the lancet using electromagnetic force. Advancement and retraction of a lancet may be controlled by a feedback loop monitoring the position and velocity of the lancet embodiments of the lancet driver can be configured to follow a predetermined tissue lancing profile. Embodiments of the invention include a lancet and method for using a lancet to maintain the patency of the wound tract once the lancet has cut into the skin. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131830 | Method and Apparatus for Penetrating tissue - A body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site includes a single drive force generator. A plurality of penetrating members are operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generator moves each of the members along a path out of a housing with a penetrating member exit, into the tissue site, stops in the tissue site, and withdraws out of the tissue site. A flexible support member couples the penetrating members to define a linear array. The support member is movable and configured to move each of the penetrating members to a launch position associated with the force generator. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131831 | Variable Stiffness Guidewire Systems - A variable stiffness guidewire comprises a outer body including a plurality of coil windings that are oriented in a first direction. The outer body has a proximal end and a distal end and a hollow interior therebetween. A tension element is positioned within the hollow interior and has first and second opposed ends, wherein the second end is coupled to the distal end of the outer body. The tension element includes a plurality coil windings that are oriented in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The tension element is configured to be pulled in a direction away from the distal end of the outer body to increase a stiffness in at least a portion of the guidewire. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131832 | Electronic Syringe with Safety System for Spinal Injection - A device for locating an epidural space. The device includes a connector for forming a hermetically sealed connection with a needle. An air vessel is formed by an air tank, a diaphragm, and a space in the needle when the needle is attached to the connector. The device includes a pressure sensor configured to detect the air pressure in the air vessel. An actuator is coupled to a switch and positioned adjacent to the diaphragm to compress the diaphragm when the switch is actuated by a user causing a reduction in volume in the air vessel. A circuit coupled to the pressure sensor and to an alarm detects a signal indicative of the air pressure sensed by the pressure sensor. The circuit compares the signal to a threshold and outputs a first state to the alarm when the pressure is above the threshold, and outputs a second state to the alarm when the pressure falls below the threshold. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131833 | FETAL HEAD MONITORING DEVICE - A monitoring device ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131834 | ERGOMETER SUITABLE FOR USE IN A MAGNETIC RESONANCE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an ergometer which is particularly suitable for examining a test person or patient in a magnetic resonance apparatus. It comprises at least one drive means which is provided essentially movably and at least one pneumatic piston/cylinder array. The drive means is provided at the piston or the cylinder and pneumatically applied pressure between the piston and the cylinder constitutes a resistance or force to be overcome by the test person or patient by operating the drive means. The resistance or the force necessary to set the drive means in motion, particularly during operation, can be controlled and/or regulated and the piston and the cylinder are sized such that an air cushion is formed between them at least during operation or when they move relative to each other. The resistance or the force necessary to operate the drive means is regulated and/or controlled automatically or electronically based on measured signals from a feedback loop during the examination of the test person or patient. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131835 | PATIENT TEMPERATURE RESPONSE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method are provided that employ a monitoring device to monitor at least one patient physiological response to a change in temperature of the patient (e.g. pursuant to induced hypothermia therapy), wherein a monitoring signal is provided by the monitoring device. In turn, an output (e.g. a visual and/or auditory output) may be provided to a user indicative of at least one measure of patient response to the change in temperature. Alternatively or additionally, a processor may be provided to process the monitoring signal and provide an output employable by medical personnel to control a patient shivering response to the patient temperature change. Such information may comprise information regarding one or more anti-shivering medicament(s), e.g. corresponding dosage and/or frequency information for use by medical personnel in the administration of the anti-shivering medicament. In one approach, a motion sensor may be selectively attached to a patient's chin to provide a wireless monitoring signal to a transceiver. In turn, the transceiver may provide the monitoring signal to the processor on an ongoing basis to output information useful in the administration of an anti-shivering medicament, including updated information that takes into account a patient's response to a prior administration of one or more medicaments in conjunction with the subsequent administration of an anti-shivering medicament. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131836 | SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - There is provided a suspicious behavior detection system capable of specifying and identifying a suspicious person exhibiting abnormal behavior. A suspicious behavior detection system is a system to detect suspicious behavior of a monitored subject, by using images captured by a stereo camera. The suspicious behavior detection system has an ambulatory path acquisition unit which acquires ambulatory path information of the monitored subject, and a behavioral identification unit which identifies behavior of the monitored subject based on the ambulatory path information, and automatically determines suspicious behavior of the monitored subject. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131837 | Ultrasound Device - A method an apparatus for healing bone fractures comprises applying an ultrasound signal to a target site. The ultrasound signal comprises a generally uniform distribution of constructive interference positions in the target site. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131838 | Method and system for the enhancement and monitoring of the healing process of bones - The present invention relates to a method and a system to therapeutically treat bone fractures, nonunions, deformities and also to monitor their healing process using ultrasound waves. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131839 | MOTION ASSIST DEVICE - A device for assisting a user's motion in an appropriate rhythm by bringing a user's motion rhythm close to its target rhythm while harmonizing the motion rhythms of different parts of the user's body and a rhythm for assisting the user's motion is provided. The inventive walking assist device generates a first oscillator which attains mutual entrainment with a first motion oscillator in such a way as to reflect a natural angular velocity. A new natural angular velocity is set based on a phase difference between the first motion oscillator and the first oscillator. Further, a second oscillator which oscillates in a rhythm reflecting the natural angular velocity is generated based on a second motion oscillator. An assist oscillator is then generated based on the second oscillator, and a variable force responsive to the assist oscillator is applied to the user's body. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131840 | Massage Device Used For Throughout the Shoulder and Mattress With Thereof - Disclosed is a very low frequency wave heating massager for shoulders including: a cover part of a āCā shape that is bent to conform to the structure of the human body at the portion against which his or her neck and shoulder abut to thereby surround the whole of the shoulder; a plurality of heat generators to generate heat; a shield material adapted to be connected between the adjacent heat generators for shielding the electromagnetic waves therefrom; a vibrating massage part in which one of a vibrating motor and a solenoid are mounted; a very low frequency wave generator; and a controller connected to the cover part. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131841 | Thorax Supporting Device - In a thorax supporting device including at least one tension element ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131842 | Brace for arm or elbow region including angularly-displaced muscle/tendon engaging portions - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing supplemental support to the arm and/or elbow region of an individual. In one exemplary implementation, a brace for a user's arm is provided comprising a rigid element including arm-engaging portions and a strap of flexible material configured to encircle the arm. Moreover, the exemplary rigid element and strap may be further characterized in that the strap comprises an elastic nature or portion that provides a force (such as a compressive or constraining force) to the user's arm, the arm-engaging portions include muscle/tendon-engaging regions that each engage the user's arm along a leading face/edge, with various leading faces/edges corresponding to the muscle/tendon-engaging regions being positioned in relationship with each other to apply a desired pressure or force to the user's arm. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131843 | Hand and/or wrist brace apparatus - Hand and/or wrist support apparatus, comprising in combination, a first brace configured for application to the hand and/or wrist of the user, and a second brace configured for application over at least a portion of the first brace, each brace configured for in-place retention, providing support to a substantial portion of the hand and/or wrist of the user, including the thumb. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131844 | Tension Strap for Migration Prevention and Patellar Stabilization for Use With Knee Braces - A tension strap to be used with any brand of ACL or OA functional knee bracing. The position, elasticity and versatility of the strap allow it to be used for patella support and to prevent vertical migration of the brace. The strap is placed over the anterior side of the face of the knee joint with the support buttress lying adjacent to the anterior edge of the patella and the support straps extended posteriorly to the upper arms and lower arms of the brace. The support straps are then pulled around the outside of the upper arms and lower arms of the brace and adhered back to themselves using hook and loop fastener material. Additional support tension can be applied to the patella through the buttress support by increasing tension through the support straps. The prevention of vertical migration of the knee brace is also achieved through the use of non-slip lining on the face of the tension strap that is in contact with the skin covering the knee joint and patella. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131845 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OR SCARS AND/OR KELOIDS - Devices, bandages, kits and methods are described that can control or regulate the mechanical environment of a wound to ameliorate scar and/or keloid formation. The mechanical environment of a wound includes stress, strain, and any combination of stress and strain. The control of a wound's mechanical environment can be active, passive, dynamic, or static. The devices are configured to be removably secured to a skin surface in proximity to the wound site and shield the wound from endogenous and/or exogenous stress. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131846 | TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF SCARS AND/OR KELOIDS - Devices, bandages, kits and methods are described that can control or regulate the mechanical environment of a wound to ameliorate scar and/or keloid formation. The mechanical environment of a wound includes stress, strain, and any combination of stress and strain. The control of a wound's mechanical environment can be active, passive, dynamic, or static. The devices are configured to be removably secured to a skin surface in proximity to the wound site and shield the wound from endogenous and/or exogenous stress. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131847 | System and device for medically treating an individual - A system for medically treating/vaccinating an individual comprising a first syringe, containing an anticoagulant material therein, for drawing a sample of blood from the individual. A centrifuge means for centrifuging the sample of blood contained within the first syringe to obtain a buffy coat. A second syringe comprising a second plunger and at least one microtubule member containing one of a treatment agent and a vaccine antigen. At least one open end formed within the at least one microtubule member for drawing a portion of the buffy coat therein and exposing the buffy coat to one of the treatment agent and vaccine antigen. A second needle capable of being attached onto the second syringe for introducing the exposed sample into the individual to effect treatment/vaccination thereof. This system is capable of allowing a plurality of treatment agents and/or vaccine antigens to be simultaneously applied to an individual. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131848 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A TRANSCORNEAL IMPLANT THROUGH A PARACENTESIS T-INCISION, AND TRANSCORNEAL IMPLANT SO IMPLANTED - A method for implanting a transcorneal implant having a cap, a foot, and a body connecting the cap and the foot, the body having a lesser circumference than either the cap or the foot, the method including the operations: creating a first corneal incision to create a tunnel, such that the a far end of the first incision enters the anterior chamber; creating a second corneal incision opening a roof of the tunnel to an end point past the far end of the first incision and creating flaps; guiding the implant to the end point, so that the foot of the implant is under the flaps; rotating the implant until the foot is entirely within the anterior chamber; and rotating the implant back to a neutral position, such that a portion of the foot is beneath a floor of the tunnel. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131849 | Heart regurgitation method and apparatus - A regurgitation implant may comprise a conduit or straw which may be coupled to a shaft. The shaft may be coupled to at least one anchor portion configured to couple the regurgitation implant to native coronary tissue. At least a portion of the conduit may be configured to be disposed proximate a mitral valve such that the regurgitation implant may interact and/or cooperate with at least a portion of the native mitral valve to induce a controlled amount of regurgitation through the conduit and therefore through the mitral valve. The regurgitation through the conduit and the mitral valve may cause the heart to dilute in a manner that is generally consistent with advanced disease of the heart. The amount of regurgitation may therefore be adjusted depending on the desired condition of the heart. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131850 | Method and apparatus for removing harmful proteins from a mammalian's ventricular cerebrospinal fluid - A method and apparatus for removing harmful organic anions and proteins from a mammalian's ventricular cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of brain disorders. One embodiment comprises using an implanted pump and filter system in conjunction with a drug or enzyme to clean and filter a patient's cerebrospinal fluid. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131851 | FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH MICROFABRICATED FILTER ELEMENT - Various embodiments of MEMS flow modules that both filter and regulate pressure are disclosed. One such MEMS flow module ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131852 | Sanitary Product - This invention relates to a sanitary product for use by women for the absorption of menstrual fluid and such like. The product comprises a plug and a pad joined by a sheath. The plug is substantially cylindrical so that is fits comfortably in a vaginal cavity. The pad remains outside the vaginal cavity, but has an absorbent layer on an inward side proximal to the plug and a liquid impermeable layer on an outward side. In use, a wearer can insert a finger into the sheath from the outward side of the pad assist with insertion of the plug into the vaginal cavity. A string is provided that extends inside the sheath from the outward end of the plug to aid removal of the product. A line of weakness extends along the major axis of the pad, about which the pad is disposed to fold in use. This encourages the pad to fold around the plug to accommodate the plug during removal of the product, thus improving hygiene. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131853 | Multiple-component tampon applicator - There is provided a multiple-component tampon applicator formed from at least three separate components. A fingergrip having a reduced cross-section as compared to that of the barrel may be formed such that it is a separate component or is integrally formed with a barrel component. The reduced cross-section fingergrip provides exceptional grippability to the user. The multiple components may be formed from materials including, for example, biopolymer including starches and proteins, cardboard, heat shrink plastic, paper slurry, plastic, plastic tubing, pulp slurry, pulp-molded paper, or any combinations thereof. Prior to assembly of the applicator and prior to loading the barrel component with an absorbent pledget, petals may be formed on the insertion end of the barrel using existing processes and equipment. Alternatively, a separate insertion tip component having petals may be formed. This separate component may then be connected to the barrel component either before or after an absorbent pledget is loaded into the barrel component. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131854 | Methods and Devices for Thermally Degrading Bacteria and Biofilm - Described herein are various implantable devices that include a heat generating element for degrading bacterial. In particular, the device can include a catheter having a heat generating element proximate to a distal end of the catheter for heating an outer surface of the catheter. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131855 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DRUG RELEASE IN TISSUE ABLATION PROCEDURES - Tissue ablation probes and methods for treating tissue are provided. The tissue ablation probe comprises an elongated probe shaft, at least one electrode carried by the distal end of the probe shaft, and a pharmaceutical agent carried by the probe shaft. The pharmaceutical agent may be disposed on the electrode(s), the probe shaft, or a releasable portion associated with the electrode or the probe shaft. A method for treating tissue comprises introducing a tissue ablation probe to a tissue site, operating the tissue ablation probe to ablate tissue at the tissue site, and releasing a pharmaceutical agent from the tissue ablation probe at the tissue site. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131856 | CARBON DIOXIDE EXTERNAL ADMINISTRATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a carbon dioxide external administration device according to which assured cosmetic and medical effects can be readily obtained. This administration device comprises a sealing enclosure member capable of sealing a body surface from the outside air, a supply means for supplying carbon dioxide into the inside of the sealing enclosure member, and an absorption aid that assists transdermal or transmucosal absorption of the carbon dioxide inside the sealing enclosure member. The administration device may further have a carbon dioxide amount indicator that expands upon carbon dioxide being supplied into the sealing enclosure member, and contracts by the decrease of carbon dioxide. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131857 | Method and apparatus for introducing a medicinal dose directly into a mammalian patient's cerebrospinal fluid - A method and apparatus for introducing a medicinal dose directly into a mammalian patient's cerebrospinal fluid. One embodiment of the present invention comprises implanting a first and second device in a mammalian patient to administer the medicinal dose. The first device comprises a ventricular catheter, a reservoir with a built-in one-way valve, and a drug port with pump, wherein the three components are in fluid communication. The second device comprises a drug port-catheter system in fluid contact with lumbar sub-arachnoid space. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131858 | Ultrafiltration Membrane, Device, Bioartificial Organ, And Related Methods - The present invention relates to ultrafiltration. In particular, the present invention provides nanoporous membranes having pores for generating in vitro and in vivo ultrafiltrate, devices and bioartificial organs utilizing such nanoporous membranes, and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening). The present invention further provides nanoporous membranes configured to avoid protein fouling with, for example, a polyethylene glycol surface coating. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131859 | FLOW PULSATILITY DAMPENING DEVICES FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROLLED INFUSION SYSTEMS - A flow monitoring infusion system that includes an infusion circuit having a fluid with a pulsatile fluid flow flowing therethrough. The infusion circuit includes a dampening element having a dampening chamber that absorbs the pressure fluctuations of the pulsatile fluid flow to transform the pulsatile fluid flow to a more smooth fluid flow. A fluid flow sensor that measures the flowrate of the more smooth fluid flow is disposed along the infusion circuit downstream of the dampening element. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131860 | Medical Skin Mountable Device And System - A medical device is provided comprising a transcutaneous device unit and a process unit. The transcutaneous device unit may comprise a transcutaneous device for transporting a fluid through a skin portion of a subject, and a mounting surface adapted for application to the skin of the subject. The process unit may comprise a reservoir adapted to contain a fluid drug, the reservoir comprising an outlet means allowing the transcutaneous device to be arranged in fluid communication with an interior of the reservoir, and an expelling assembly for expelling a fluid drug out of the reservoir and through the skin of the subject via the transcutaneous device. The transcutaneous device unit and the process unit further comprise coupling means allowing the reservoir unit to be secured to the transcutaneous device unit in the situation of use. By this arrangement a two-unit system is provided which can be used in a convenient and cost-effective manner. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131861 | FLUID COMPONENT ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GLUCOSE MONITORING AND CONTROL - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for determining analyte concentration in a sample such as bodily fluid. Systems and methods disclosed herein can also include a treatment dosing system to infuse or inject a treatment drug (e.g. insulin or glucose) and provide glycemic control. The dose of the treatment drug may be based on the concentration of the analyte or the average value for the concentration of the analyte and/or the rate of change of the value of the concentration of the analyte. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131862 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ACCURATE DISPENSING OF RADIOACTIVITY - A device and a method for accurate and remote dispensing of a radioactive liquid are disclosed. A source of a radioactive liquid ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131863 | Volume Measurement Using Gas Laws - A system and method for measuring fluid volume and changes in fluid volume over time, using a simple, low cost architecture is described. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131864 | Method and devices for lyophilizing, reconstituting, and administering a reconstituted agent - The invention relates to a method and a device for lyophilizing, reconstituting and administering a reconstituted substance. The device has an elongate housing comprising a dispensing-side front housing end and a housing end lying opposite it. A first chamber with a lyophilizate contained in it is disposed in the housing in the region of the front housing end, which is tightly sealed at its end facing the front housing end by means of a removable closure and in the direction of the rear housing end by means of a plunger. A second chamber is provided or formed in the housing in the region of the rear housing end, which is connected by means of at least one opening to the ambient atmosphere. This opening is closed by a membrane which is permeable to gas but not to bacteria. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131865 | STEERABLE CATHETER - A steering mechanism ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131866 | Veinous Occlusion Device and Methods of Using - The invention provides for methods of delivering compositions to an individual via the vasculature, and provides for a device that can be used to deliver compositions to an individual via the vasculature. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131867 | STEERABLE VERTEBROPLASTY SYSTEM WITH CAVITY CREATION ELEMENT - Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131868 | Balloon catheters and related methods - Balloon catheters and stent delivery systems for medical treatment of a patient are disclosed. The balloon catheter includes a hub, a shaft and a first balloon and a second balloon. The first distal balloon and the second balloon may have different lengths. The first distal balloon and the second balloon may have different diameters. The first balloon and the second balloon may be configured to receive a bifurcated stent. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131869 | SYRINGE WITH DISABLING MECHANISM - Syringe assemblies having a passive disabling system to prevent reuse are provided. According to one or more embodiments, the syringe assembly comprises a barrel, plunger rod and stopper wherein the plunger rod further comprises a flexible protrusion that locks the plunger rod within the barrel. Certain embodiments further include a frangible portion on the plunger rod that breaks when reuse is attempted. One or more embodiments include a plunger rod and stopper attachment that prevents disassembly of the syringe assembly prior to use. Syringe assemblies of one or more embodiments also include visual indicators or markers indicating whether a syringe assembly is used or the plunger rod is locked within the barrel. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131870 | I.V. CATHETER ASSEMBLY AND NEEDLE SAFETY DEVICE - An I.V. catheter assembly and needle safety device are disclosed which allow for the safe removal of a needle from a catheter assembly. The safety device includes a locking assembly which includes lock housing a rotatable locking member and a locking clip. The needle and the locking member are configured such that withdrawal of the needle from the catheter assembly effects rotation of the locking member. The locking clip is positioned and configured to obstruct rotation of the locking member after the needle has been retracted within the housing to obstruct re-advancement of the needle. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131871 | TROCAR INSERTION APPARATUS - Apparatus for forming and enlarging a percutaneous penetration are disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate dilation member including a radially expandable member having a first cross-sectional area; and an elongate expansion member including a tubular element having a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area. The apparatus further includes an advancing apparatus having a first arm with a first engaging feature for engaging the handle of the dilation member; a second arm with a second engaging feature for engaging the handle of the expansion member; and an operation member; the first arm and the second arm being connected so that operation of the operation member approximates the first engaging feature and the second engaging feature together. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131872 | CATHETER PLACEMENT DEVICE - Abstract A catheter placement device (see FIG. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131873 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES WITHIN CORONARY VEINS - An improved system and method for placing implantable medical devices (IMDs) such as leads within the coronary sinus and branch veins is disclosed. In one embodiment, a slittable delivery sheath and a method of using the sheath are provided. The sheath includes a slittable hub, and a substantially straight body defining an inner lumen. The body comprises a shaft section and a distal section that is distal to, and softer than, the shaft section. A slittable braid extends adjacent to at least a portion of one of the shaft section and the distal section. In one embodiment of the invention, the sheath further includes a transition section that is distal to the shaft section, and proximal to the distal section. The transition section is softer than the shaft section, but stiffer than the distal section. | 2009-05-21 |
20090131874 | Device for application of lubricant - A device is provided for application of lubricant in an urethra to thereby facilitate insertion of a medical instrument into the urethra. The device ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131875 | Method and Apparatus For Assisting Patients In Self-Administration of Medication - The present invention relates to a manual injection pen ( | 2009-05-21 |
20090131876 | SHIELDABLE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY CONTAINING REDUCED STRESS LIVING HINGE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A shieldable needle assembly is provided containing a shield with one or more reduced stress living hinges ( | 2009-05-21 |