25th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 69 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100160899 | Microcatheter - A microcatheter comprises a coil formed over an inner liner. The coil is covered with a series of outer jacket segments that decrease in durometer relative to proximally adjacent segments. Preferably, these segments have angled ends that allow each segment to be inserted and bonded into the segment prior to it. The outer jacket ultimately terminates at a distal of the microcatheter with the segment having the lowest durometer. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160900 | Multi-function Valve For Surgical Instrument - A closed system for harvesting fat through liposuction, concentrating the aspirate so obtained, and then re-injecting the concentrated fat into a patient comprises as its main components a low pressure cannula having between about 7 to 12 side holes of about 1-2 mm by 2.0 to 4.0 mm, a spring loaded syringe holder with a constant force or coiled ribbon spring to apply a substantially constant pressure over the full excursion of the plunger, and a preferably flexible collection bag which is also preferably graduated, cylindrical over most of its body and funnel shaped at its bottom, all of which are connected through flexible tubings to a multi-port valve. The multi-port valve has two flutter/duck bill valves which restrict the fluid flow to a one way direction which effectively allows the syringe to be used to pump fat out of a patient and into a collection bag in a continuous manner. After the bags are centrifuged to concentrate the fat, the excess fluids are separated and the valve is re-connected to permit the syringe pump to reverse fluid flow to graft the concentrated fat back into the patient. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160901 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF REDUCED PRESSURE TO BODY SURFACES - Disclosed herein is a device which is intended to deliver and maintain reduced pressure to body surfaces for application of reduced pressure wound therapy (RPWT) also known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). During application of this type of therapy, a substantially airtight seal is formed around a section of tissue to be treated. This seal is formed by a dressing which provides fluid communication from a section of tissue to a reduced pressure source. Disclosed herein is a dressing system which is configured to enhance usability and functionality of this dressing. First, the system may be configured to allow full rotation of the fluid communication conduit to the reduced pressure source along the axis substantially normal to the dressing. Second, the system may be configured to include a one-way valve to prevent backflow of any drainage fluids. Third, the system may be configured with transparent windows covered by opaque flaps to allow inspection through the dressing. Fourth, the system may be configured to include an indicator which visually makes clear whether reduced pressure is being applied or not. Fifth, the system is configured to minimize the profile of the dressing system. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160902 | INFUSION DEVICE WITH IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS - An ambulatory infusion device for the infusion of a liquid drug into a patient's body over an extended time period includes an infusion cannula designed to be placed in the patient's subcutaneous tissue. At least two subcutaneous electrodes are comprised by the infusion cannula and are placed in the subcutaneous tissue. An impedance measuring unit is operatively coupled to the at least two electrodes and is configured to measure at least one impedance value between the at least two electrodes. A variation of the at least one impedance value reflects a displacement of interstitial fluid by drug upon drug administration. An event trigger unit is operatively coupled to the impedance measuring unit and being configured to evaluate the at least one impedance value and to generate an event trigger if evaluation of the at least one impedance value indicates the occurrence of an administration anomaly. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160903 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR TREATING A VASCULAR OCCLUSION OR OTHER ENDOLUMINAL STRUCTURE - A process and instruments for diminishing an undesired endoluminal structure present at a treatment site in a mammalian treatment subject. The endoluminal can be or include a vascular occlusion, a biofilm or another undesired biological structure. The process can include applying mechanical shockwaves to the endoluminal structure and the endoluminal structure absorbing the applied mechanical shockwaves and becoming diminished, dispersed or weakened. The shockwaves can be generated by pulsed laser energy delivered to an ionizable target via an optical fiber. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160904 | PHOTOTHERMAL TREATMENT OF SOFT TISSUES - An apparatus and a method are provided for the treatment of soft tissue. The apparatus includes a light source and at least two optical assemblies. Each of the optical assemblies includes at least one optical element and a light-transmitting contact surface configured to transmit a substantially uniform distribution of light therethrough. The apparatus further includes at least two optical transmission devices each disposed between the light source and a corresponding one of the at least two optical assemblies. The apparatus also includes a handpiece to which the at least two optical assemblies are attached, and which is adapted to bring the light-transmitting contact surfaces of the at least two optical assemblies in contact with soft tissue disposed therebetween. The method includes compressing and substantially flattening portions of the tonsil tissue between light-transmitting contact surfaces of two opposed light emitting optical assemblies, introducing light into an optical element of each of the optical assemblies; and irradiating the tonsil tissue by directing the light from the optical element through the light-transmitting contact surfaces to the tonsil tissue in a substantially uniform light distribution. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160905 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES FOR THERMALLY-MEDIATED THERAPIES - A surgical instrument for thermally-mediated therapies in targeted tissue volumes and for causing thermal effects in polymer tissue-contacting members. In one embodiment, the instrument has a working end with an interior chamber that is supplied with a biocompatible liquid. An energy source causes a liquid-to-vapor phase change within the interior of the instrument. The vapor phase media then is ejected from the working surface of the instrument, and a controlled vapor-to-liquid phase change in an interface with tissue applies thermal energy substantially equal to the heat of vaporization to ablate tissue. The vapor-to-liquid phase transitions, or internal energy releases, can be provided about thin-film flexible structures for engaging body lumens and cavities. An exemplary embodiment can be used for shrinking, sealing, welding or creating lesions in tissue—while causing limited collateral thermal damage and while totally eliminating electrical current flow in the engaged tissue. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160906 | EXPANDABLE ENERGY DELIVERY DEVICES HAVING FLEXIBLE CONDUCTIVE ELEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for providing energy to tissue in an internal passageway. An energy delivery device for treating an airway in a patient in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure can include an elongated support configured to be passed through a lumen of a scope and a compliant inflatable member attached to the elongated support. The inflatable member is configured to move between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The energy delivery device can also include a flexible conductive element carried by the inflatable member. The flexible conductive element extends along a path and is configured to expand and contract longitudinally relative to the path as the inflatable member moves between the expanded and collapsed configurations. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160907 | Thermokeratoplasty Systems - The present invention provides applicators for performing thermokeratoplasty. One embodiment of such applicators includes a pair of electrical conducting elements electrically separated by a selected distance and extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The electrical conducting elements define, at the distal end, a contact surface that is positionable at a cornea. At least one of the electrical conducting elements is divided into a plurality of discrete sections extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The discrete sections are selectively and separately actuated by a controller according to one or more variable characteristics to deliver energy to the cornea. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160908 | Hemostasis Device - A method and system for achieving hemostasis (the stoppage of bleeding) is described. RF (radio frequency) energy is used to ablate the surface of tissue to stop bleeding. The depth of destruction of the tissue can be controlled so as to desiccate and coagulate the tissue. In one implementation, an electrode carrier including bipolar electrodes is applied to the tissue, and RF energy transmitted through the bipolar electrodes to ablate the tissue. A layer of desiccated tissue can be created as well as coagulation of the tissue to achieve hemostasis. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160909 | SUCTION FLOW REGULATOR - A suction flow regulator including an adapter and a grommet fixed inside the adapter for permitting air to access a vacuum flow path according to a vacuum level. The grommet is fixed inside an adapter by a securing mechanism (for example, a compression plate). The grommet may be used with an additional elastomeric element (for example, a smaller grommet) that provides flexibility during vacuum exposure and deflects to expose holes in the grommet under vacuum. Alternatively, the grommet may be a single unit grommet with a cantilever configuration. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160910 | Electrosurgical tool - An electrosurgical tool for cauterizing or ablating patient tissue, which tool includes a tubular shaft which defines therein a conduit in communication with a suction source and which mounts an electrode at the distal end thereof. An electrode support element is provided at the distal end of the shaft for mounting and insulating the electrode. The support element and the electrode together define a suction opening at the treating surface of the electrode which minimizes clogging of the tool. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160911 | ELECTROSURGICAL ROTATING CUTTING DEVICE - An electrosurgical cutting device and method thereof for incising tissue are disclosed. The electrosurgical cutting device includes an asymmetrical cutting element that is affixed to a distal end of a torque cable. The cutting element is disposed within an end cap and is axially movable between a retracted position and an extended position. Rotation of the torque cable during a procedure allows the cutting element to rotationally align with and hook the target tissue onto the cutting element. An elongate member of the cutting element selectively lifts the target tissue away from surrounding tissue and structures. Having lifted the tissue away the surrounding tissue and structures, incision can occur. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160912 | Bipolar Tissue Debrider and Method - A debrider apparatus is disclosed. The debrider includes a first tubular member that is adapted to connect to a first potential of an electrosurgical generator. A second tubular member is at least partially disposed within the first tubular member and is adapted to connect to a second potential of the electrosurgical generator. At least one tubular member is selectively movable relative to the other. A first set of teeth is disposed around at least a portion of a distal periphery of the first tubular member. A second set of teeth is disposed around at least a portion of a distal periphery of the second tubular member. At least one switch is operably coupled to at least one of the tubular members and activates movement of one tubular member and supplies respective electrical potentials to the tubular members. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160913 | Surgical Device - A surgical device to insert and attach, inside a bone of a limb, an oblong prosthesis provided, in predefined positions, with transverse attachment holes, comprises a support element able to be temporarily coupled with the oblong prosthesis in order to insert the oblong prosthesis into the bone, and a holing template able to be selectively coupled in a predetermined position with the support element, outside the limb. The holing template is coherent with the oblong prosthesis and is able to reproduce at least the predefined position of one or more of the transverse attachment holes. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160914 | SINGLE USE RESECTION GUIDE - Single use or disposable cutting blocks and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. The blocks are preferably constructed of polymer and/or other suitable low cost and light weight materials. The blocks may be adapted for use with low friction cutting instruments, as well as other such cutting instruments. Several differently sized and configured blocks may be utilized to perform a single surgical procedure. In addition, kits housing one or more such blocks, with or without other instruments are possible. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160915 | MIS PATELLAR PREPARATION - Instruments and a method for preparing the articular surface of the patella to receive a patellar implant are utilized without everting the patella. A medial or lateral parapatellar incision and an anterior midline incision are made adjacent the patella. The patella is clamped with a patella clamp, a hole is drilled from the anterior surface of the patella. A reamer is inserted through the medial or lateral parapatellar incision and is then attached to the end of a drive shaft that extends outwardly beyond the articular surface of the patella. The posterior facing cutting surface of the reamer device is then placed in contact with the articular surface. The drive shaft is then rotated and moved anteriorly causing the cutting surface of the reamer device to remove a desired amount of patellar cartilage and bone to accommodate a patellar component. The patellar component is secured into place by aligning a central peg protruding from the top surface of the patellar component with the previously drilled hole in the patellar remnant. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160916 | CUTTTING DEVICE - A cutting device ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160917 | Joint Arthroplasty Devices and Surgical Tools - Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160918 | Method for Performing Bone Cutting - A guide for cutting a bone comprising an anterior portion and a distal portion orientated at about a right angle to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes a guiding side, a distal surface at the guiding side, a box-cut shaped opening defined by the guiding side, a plurality of first cutting surfaces disposed at the guiding side at an acute angle relative to the distal surface of the guiding side operable to guide a cutting device to the bone to form chamfer cuts in the bone, and a second cutting surface disposed at the guiding side at least about a right angle to the distal surface operable to guide a cutting device to the bone to form a posterior cut in the bone. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160919 | FEMORAL COMPONENT AND INSTRUMENTATION - An instrument system for setting the internal-external rotation of a prosthetic femoral component with respect to a proximal tibia has a bone resection instrument having a planar surface for engaging a planar surface of a resected distal femur. The bone resection instrument system has a cutting guide for guiding a tool for resecting a posterior surface of the distal femur and forming a cylindrical surface on the posterior condyle intersecting the planar surface. The cylindrical surface defined by an axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the resected planar surface. The system includes a trial component having a planar surface for engaging the planar surface of the resected distal femur and having posterior condyles having a cylindrical anteriorly facing surface engagable with the resected cylindrical surface on the posterior condyle. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160920 | Apparatus for Intraoral Distraction Osteotomy to Widen the Upper Jaw - The present invention provides an improved orthopaedic system for the modification of the distance between the contralateral maxillary segments or halves. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes two metal bone plates fixed on the bony palatal shelves, with slotted extensions which opposite internal walls have concave indents into which disk-shaped wings of interchangeable distraction modules fit. The in the palatal plane concave female indent and the convex male wing prevent distraction module dislocation in case of oblique placement in the axial plane. In the frontal plane, the male wings are straight. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160921 | CANCELLOUS BONE DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A bone displacement assembly for use during a medical procedure including preparing soft bone includes a cannula and a probe that is removably inserted into the cannula. The probe includes a curved tip designed to mechanically displace soft bone and to prepare the bone tissue for subsequent treatment such as cement injection. The probe also includes a handle assembly that connects with the cannula and also includes one control device for independently rotating the distal tip and a second control device to independently translate the distal tip. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160922 | TWO-PART BONE CEMENT COMPOSITE CONTAINING PARTICLES IN A NON-UNIFORM SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND DEVICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION - One embodiment of the invention comprises a differential composite in which bone cement everywhere or substantially everywhere contains at least some non-zero volume fraction of particles, and in which the local volume fraction of particles may vary from place to place in the composite in a controlled manner. The variation may be by identifiable region or may be in the form of a gradient of the local volume fraction of particles. In at least some places, the local volume fraction of particles may be such that the particles act as crack arrestors. Close to the interface with natural bone, the local volume fraction of particles may be greater. In at least some places adjoining natural bone, the local volume fraction of particles may be such as to allow bone ingrowth into appropriate region(s) of the composite, resulting in improved interfacial shear strength. Methods and apparatuses for producing and delivering the composite are also disclosed, which may include use of an introducer and an expandable basket-type device. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160923 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INJECTING FLOWABLE MATERIALS INTO BONES - A cavity creation device is introduced into a cancellous bone volume of a vertebral body through a percutaneous access path. The cavity creating device is manipulated to form a cavity in the cancellous bone volume. A volume of filling material is placed in the cavity by introducing a tube through the percutaneous access path and by conveying the filling material through a side dispensing port of the tube. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160924 | Drill guide with angle verification - A method and instrument is used for inserting a bone screw into a hole in a bone plate and into bone at a maximum angulation of a bone screw central longitudinal axis with respect to a central axis of the hole. The maximum angulation is that which places the head of the bone screw at or below an outwardly facing surface of the bone plate. The instrument has a distal end including a gauge element, spaced proximally from an end surface of the distal end when in contact with a counterbore surrounding the plate hole. The space is less than or equal to a distance from the counterbore surface to the outwardly facing surface of the bone plate. The instrument is tilted with respect to a central axis of the bone plate hole to an angle wherein the gauge element remains at or below the outwardly facing surface of the bone plate adjacent the counterbore. A hole is drilled in the bone through a guide bore in the instrument. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160925 | Apparatus and Method for Aiming a Surgical Tool - An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160926 | Constant force intraocular lens injector - An intraocular lens injection device comprises a tubular housing with a passageway extending along its longitudinal axis and a plunger shaft disposed within and moveable along the passageway. The tubular housing and the plunger shaft have frictional engaging features that are configured to produce a varying plunging friction as the plunger is moved along its operating range, to offset changes in the plunging resistance that arise from injecting the IOL into the eye. The variable plunging friction may comprise one or more step changes in unloaded plunging friction, or a curved variation in plunging friction, or both, along at least a portion of the operating range of the plunger shaft. In some embodiments, a slot of varying width in the housing frictionally engages a tab extending transversely from the plunger shaft. In others, a contoured surface on the plunger shaft frictionally engages an orifice in the tubular housing. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160927 | Device for Preparing Tissue for Anastomosis | 2010-06-24 |
20100160928 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN GYNAECOLOGIC SURGERIES - An apparatus for use in gynaecological operations includes a support and a mounting assembly for mounting the support to an operating table. A vertical member is supported in a vertical orientation by the support and a horizontal bar is supported in a substantially horizontal orientation by the vertical member. An annular vaginal plug is supported by and is axially movable along the horizontal bar. A plug locking assembly is provided for locking the vaginal plug in a selected axial position along the horizontal bar. A uterine driver may be introduced through the abdominal wall that has a handle and a uterus engagement tip with omni-directional movement in the released position. The engagement tip is connected to the uterine driver by a flexible member. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160929 | ROLL JOINT AND METHOD FOR A SURGICAL APPARATUS - A roll joint utilizes at least one tendon guide surface to guide actuator tendons for distal roll off and on their respective drums on a central shaft of the roll joint. The tendon guide surface turns the actuator tendon in an axial direction in a more compact space than might be required for a pair of pulleys, while using fewer parts with larger features more easily formed on a small scale. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160930 | SURGICAL MANIPULATOR FOR A TELEROBOTIC SYSTEM - The invention is directed to mainpulator assembly ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160931 | VARIABLE THICKNESS TACKING DEVICES AND METHODS OF DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT - The present embodiments provide a tacking device for engaging tissue, which may be useful for coupling a graft member to tissue or facilitating closure of a bodily opening. In one embodiment, the tacking device comprises a main body having proximal and distal ends, a proximal base member disposed at the proximal end of the main body, and at least one tissue engaging member disposed at the distal end of the main body. A spring member is disposed to surround the main body and extends from the proximal base member. In use, the spring member has a relaxed state in which it is biased to extend distally towards the at least one tissue engaging member, and further has a compressed state in which the distal end of the spring member is spaced further apart from the at least one tissue engaging member. Therefore, one or more tissue segments of varying thickness are adapted to be captured between the distal end of the spring member and the at least one tissue engaging member. A delivery system and methods for deploying the tacking device also are provided. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160932 | MARKER ATTACHING DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A MARKER DEVICE - The present application relates to a marker attaching device for attaching a marker device to an object, comprising a part for fastening a marker device and comprising an attaching part for attaching the marker attaching device, wherein the attaching part can be deformed in order to enter into a mechanical connection with the object. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160933 | METHODS OF SURGICALLY MODIFYING THE DUODENUM - The present application provides methods and devices for inducing weight loss. In particular, the present application provides methods for modifying a duodenum to induce weight loss. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160934 | Device and Method for Endoluminal Therapy - A device and method for selectively engaging or penetrating a layer of a luminal organ wall where the luminal organ wall has a plurality of layers including an outermost layer and an innermost layer adjacent to the lumen of the organ. The device and method select one of the plurality of layers of the organ wall other than the innermost layer and deploy from within the lumen of the organ a tissue device through the innermost layer to a specific depth to engage or penetrate the selected one of the plurality of layers. The device and method may be employed to create luminal pouches or restrictive outlets. In a stomach organ, the device and methods may be employed to treat obesity by forming a gastric pouch with or without a restrictive outlet. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160935 | CLIP DEVICES AND METHODS OF DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT - The present embodiments provide a clip device for engaging tissue. The clip device comprises at least first and second arms having proximal and distal ends. The clip device comprises an open state when the spring member is in a compressed state in which the distal end of the spring member is spaced further apart from the distal ends of the first and second arms. In the open state, the distal ends of the first and second arms tend to be spaced apart from each other. Further, the clip device comprises a closed state when the spring member is in a relaxed state in which the spring member is biased to extend distally towards the distal ends of the first and second arms. In the closed state, the distal ends of the first and second arms are adjacent to each other and may engage tissue and promote hemostatis. A delivery system and methods for deploying one or more clip devices also are provided. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160936 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REVERSAL OF PERMANENT STERILIZATION - An anastomosis device and related methods of using said device for reversing a female sterilization procedure. The anastomosis device can include a tissue approximation structure allowing for grasping and approximation of proximal and distal tube stumps remaining from the sterilization procedure so as to restore a lumen defined by the fallopian tubes for subsequent passage of reproductive cells. The anastomosis device can comprise a catheter body that is advanced through the reproductive tract, past the uterus and into the proximal stump. A flexible guidewire can guide a tissue approximation structure to the proximal stump wherein a set of proximal approximating structures are extended to grasp the proximal stump. The tissue approximation structure is then advanced into the distal stump wherein a set of distal approximating structures grasp the distal stump and cause the proximal and distal stumps to be brought into contact so as to commence biological healing. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160937 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND KITS FOR GASTROINTESTINAL PROCEDURES - Devices, methods and kits for restricting a portion of a GI tract by tightening tissue are provided. The devices, methods and kits can be used to treat GERD or obesity. The devices, methods, and kits do not require the formation of plications in tissue walls and may result in faster application, reduced surgical trauma, reduced risk, and reduced cost. The devices comprise a plurality of tissue-engageable anchors coupled to a tether. Each anchor is secured to a tissue wall of the GI tract. The anchors are secured to the tissue wall in a manner that may minimize tissue damage. The tether is configured to be cinched to draw the anchors together, which in turn draws the tissue secured to the anchors together, thereby tightening tissue to restrict a portion of the GI tract. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160938 | Button latching system for a trocar - A trocar housing for a trocar assembly includes a first housing member selectively coupled to a second housing member, wherein the first and second housing members include aligned apertures shaped and dimensioned for passage of an instrument therethrough. A button latch mechanism selectively couples the first housing member and the second housing member, the button latch mechanism including a latching member which slides about a central axis of the first and second housing members for selectively coupling the first and second housing members. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160939 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CUTTING DEVICES AND VALVES - A system comprising a tube with a first end dimension to be positioned against a cardiovascular organ. The system may comprise a cutting member adapted to cut an opening in the cardiovascular organ. The system may also comprise a first valve positioned inside the tube. The first valve may be adapted to open to allow the cutting member to pass through the first valve to the cardiovascular organ. The first valve may be adapted to close after the cardiovascular coring device is retracted through the first valve. A cardiovascular coring apparatus is also disclosed. The cardiovascular coring apparatus may comprise a cutting member, a tissue retraction member, and a valve positioned inside the cutting member. A method for inserting a cutting member through a valve is disclosed. A method for inserting a tissue retraction member through a valve in a cutting member is also disclosed. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160940 | Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument has a shaft, an end effector comprising at least one movably mounted tool element and defining a longitudinal axis, and a force transmitting member mounted in the shaft for movement in the distal and proximal directions for transmitting an actuating force introduced at a proximal end of the instrument onto the end effector in order to move the at least one tool element from a first tool element position to a second tool element position and/or vice versa. The at least one tool element is pivotably mounted on a bearing shaft held on the shaft. The at least one tool element is connected by at least one articulation member, at least a section of which is flexible, to the force transmitting member in order to transmit the actuating force from the force transmitting member onto the at least one tool element. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160941 | Disposable puncturing device and reusable handling device for a puncturing device - A puncturing device includes a band-shaped lancet carrier carrying a plurality of lancets, a transport mechanism for positioning the lancets sequentially in a launch position by moving the band-shaped lancet carrier, a lancet drive for accelerating one of the lancets from the launch position for a puncturing movement, the lancet drive comprising an energy storage for providing energy for the acceleration of the lancet, a trigger element for triggering the lancet drive to release energy from the energy storage to accelerate the lancet for a puncturing movement, and a housing which comprises at least two housing parts and encloses the band-shaped lancet carrier and the lancet drive, the housing having an opening against which a body part is pressed for puncturing by the lancet positioned in the launch position, wherein the transport mechanism comprises at least one part which is arranged in a fixed position with respect to the housing. The puncturing device is adapted for disposable use in that the housing parts were irreversibly connected upon enclosing the band-shaped lancet carrier, thereby sealing the band-shaped lancet carrier irremovably in the housing. A reusable handling device can also be used with the puncturing device. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160942 | LANCING DEVICE AND LANCET - A lancing device and lancet are provided with depth-control, lancet ejection, and/or guidance mechanisms. The depth-control mechanism includes a dial rotationally mounted at a distal end of the housing of the lancing device, the dial being coupled to a linkage whereby rotation of the dial imparts translational movement to a stop surface of the linkage to limit the stroke of the lancet and thereby control lancing penetration depth. The ejection mechanism includes an ejector that is advanced into contact with a transversely flared flange of the lancet to discharge the lancet from the lancing device. The guidance mechanism includes an inner guidance housing for restricting out-of-axis movement of a lancet carrier. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160943 | LANCING DEVICE AND LANCET - A lancing device and lancet are provided with depth-control, lancet ejection, and/or guidance mechanisms. The depth-control mechanism includes a dial rotationally mounted at a distal end of the housing of the lancing device, the dial being coupled to a linkage whereby rotation of the dial imparts translational movement to a stop surface of the linkage to limit the stroke of the lancet and thereby control lancing penetration depth. The ejection mechanism includes an ejector that is advanced into contact with a transversely flared flange of the lancet to discharge the lancet from the lancing device. The guidance mechanism includes an inner guidance housing for restricting out-of-axis movement of a lancet carrier. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160944 | Thermally detachable embolic assemblies - Disclosed herein are vaso-occlusive assemblies for deploying implantable devices into the vasculature of a patient. More particularly, disclosed herein are vaso-occlusive assemblies comprising at least one thermally detachable polymer structure permanently attached to the implantable device and non-permanently attached to the delivery device prior to deployment. Also described are methods of making and using these assemblies. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160945 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORAGE AND/OR INTRODUCTION OF IMPLANT FOR HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - An apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus comprises a storage unit; an elongate vascular implant stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end; and a pushrod at least partially stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end coupled to the distal end of the implant. The implant diverges from adjacency with the pushrod as the implant extends away from the distal end of the pushrod, such that the pushrod forms a force application region near the distal end of the pushrod. The force application region is accessible for force application but separated from the implant. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160946 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORAGE AND/OR INTRODUCTION OF IMPLANT FOR HOLLOW ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - An apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus comprises a storage unit having an exit opening and defining a chamber in communication with the exit opening; an elongate, self-expanding vascular implant having an expanded condition and stored within the chamber in the expanded condition, proximal of the exit opening; and a pushrod having a distal end aligned with and proximal of the exit opening. The pushrod is pre-assembled to a distal end of the implant. Associated methods, and other apparatus and methods, are also disclosed. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160947 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DILATION AND DISSECTION OF TISSUES - A minimally invasive dilation device includes a stylus, a plurality of rigid arms radially arrayed about the stylus, and a dilating member positioned between the stylus and the arms. An outer flexible sleeve may be circumferentially secured to the arms, lying within or without the plurality of arms. An inner mesh may surround the stylus and dilating member. The device may be introduced into tissue toward a targeted area, while in a closed configuration. The dilating member may be a balloon, wherein upon inflation of the balloon, the arms are pushed radially outward, expanding the device and dilating the surrounding tissue. A cannula may be inserted inside the plurality of arms to keep the arms in an open configuration, and the stylus, balloon and inner mesh may be withdrawn, providing an open passageway through the device to the targeted area. The device may be used with a neural monitoring system. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160948 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE GROWTH THROUGH INDUCED TENSILE STRESS - A tissue expansion device implanted in a non-activated state over a region of desired tissue growth. Once implanted and positioned the device is activated creating a supporting structure that creates a convex shaped dome over the underlying tissue. The convex shaped dome formed by the tissue expansion device places a tensile stress against the underlying tissue that promotes tissue growth. Alone or with the introduction of tissue enhancing agents and/or adipose tissue, new tissue within the convex shaped void grows until a balance is achieved eliminating the induced stress. Periodically the tissue expansion devices is again activated and enlarged creating an even larger void. Again, the newly enlarged void places additional tensile stress on the underlying tissue thus repeating the cycle of new tissue growth. Once the desired amount of tissue growth has been achieved the device is deactivated and removed. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160949 | ANEURYSM EMBOLIZATION DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - An aneurysm embolization device includes at least: a sac-shaped balloon dome part which is inserted into the aneurysm, then expanded and left therein; and a balloon plane part which is provided at an opening of the balloon dome part and covers a mouth part of the aneurysm. The balloon plane part has a hole communicating with the inside of the balloon dome part. The aneurysm embolization device thus constituted is housed into a lumen of a protective outer sheath member formed of a flexible elongated-body having the lumen therein. A tip part of the protective outer sheath member is placed at a desired position, and the aneurysm embolization device is ejected from the tip part of the protective outer sheath member. The aneurysm embolization device thus ejected includes the balloon dome part placed at a desired position and the balloon plane part deploying to cover the desired position. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160950 | DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS FOR TARGETED PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE THERAPIES FOR PELVIC REGION DISORDERS AND SYNDROMES - Disclosed herein are devices and related methods for using those devices in the relieving and/or treating of pain, discomfort, and/or inflammation in the pelvic region using targeted pressure and temperature delivery. The devices and methods for using those devices to deliver targeted pressure and temperature therapy internally to patients through their rectal or vaginal cavities are disclosed. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160951 | INTRACRANIAL BLOOD VESSEL DILATION DEVICE - A method of treating cerebral vasospasm includes delivering at least a first blood vessel including an expandable segment to a position within a blocked or constricted portion of a vessel and transitioning the expandable segment from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration to dilate the vessel and to restore adequate blood flow through the vessel. The expandable segment has a pre-set outer diameter substantially equal to or less than an inner diameter of the vessel. Additionally, the expandable segment is configured to expand with a minimal amount of radial force necessary to contact and expand the inner walls of the vessel. After dilation of the vessel, the device is removed from the patient's body. If necessary, additional blood vessel dilation devices each including an expandable segment having a pre-set outer diameter greater than the previous device's expandable segment can be used in order of increasing pre-set outer diameter of the expanded segment to further dilate the blocked or constricted portion of the vessel and restore blood flow through the vessel. Once adequate blood flow through the vessel has been restored, the blood vessel dilation device is withdrawn. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160952 | Expandable Guide Sheath and Apparatus and Methods for Making Them - An apparatus for providing access to a body lumen includes a tubular proximal portion and an expandable distal portion, which extends distally from a distal end of the proximal portion. The expandable distal portion includes an expandable sheath and a stiffening member. The proximal portion has a first lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof, and the expandable sheath defines a second lumen that is in fluid communication with the first lumen and extends distally from the proximal portion to a distal terminal opening of the second lumen. The stiffening member is attached directly to the expandable sheath so as to extend alongside the second lumen, and the distal terminal opening of the second lumen is defined by a portion of a perimeter of a distal terminal end of the expandable sheath that becomes spaced apart from the stiffening member when the sheath is expanded. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160953 | INTRODUCER SHEATH FOR USE WITH AN EMBOLIC COIL DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Introducer sheaths for use with embolic coil devices and methods for making and using the same. An example introducer sheath assembly may include an introducer sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body portion defined therebetween. The body portion may include two or more bends formed therein. An embolic coil device may be disposed within the introducer sheath. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160954 | Removable Vena Cava Filter - A removable filter for capturing thrombi in a blood vessel. The filter comprises a plurality of primary struts having first ends connected to each other to define a central axis of the filter. Each primary strut has a curved member extending from the central axis and terminates at an anchoring hook to engage the blood vessel at a first axial plane. The filter further comprises a plurality of secondary struts connected to the curved members of the primary struts and extending therefrom to a free end at a second axial plane to centralize the filter in the blood vessel. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160955 | PERCUTANEOUS CATHETER AND GUIDEWIRE HAVING FILTER AND MEDICAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES - The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, both having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially within the lumen of the outer tubular member, so that the gap between the inner and the outer tubular member defines a second lumen whereas the first lumen is the lumen of the inner tubular member. A tubular sleeve is disposed coaxially between the inner and outer tubular members. A balloon is mounted on a distal region of the outer tubular member and is in communication with the first lumen. The cannula further comprises a port proximal or distal the balloon occluder and is in communication with the second lumen. Methods for making the devices herein are disclosed. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160956 | REMOVABLE VENA CAVA FILTER FOR REDUCED TRAUMA IN COLLAPSED CONFIGURATION - The present invention provides a method of capturing thrombi in a blood vessel, which includes delivering a removable filter in a collapsed state within the blood vessel and deploying the filter to an expanded state within the blood vessel. The filter includes a plurality of primary struts and a plurality of secondary struts emanating from a hub and extending arcuately along a longitudinal axis and linearly radially. Each primary strut has an arcuate segment including first and second curved portions. Each secondary strut includes first and second arcs. The primary struts terminate with an anchoring hook. Each primary strut crosses another primary strut along the longitudinal axis in the collapsed state such that the arcuate segments occupy a first diameter and the anchoring hooks occupy a second diameter, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter for filter retrieval or delivery. In the expanded state, the secondary struts centralize the filter in the blood vessel and the anchoring hooks engage with the blood vessel. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160957 | ONE-HANDED LOOP TOURNIQUET - A tourniquet assembly including an elongate cord extending between a first end in the form of at least one loop and an opposite free second end and a cleat fixedly attached to the looped end of the elongate cord. The cleat includes at least two recesses for receiving and securing the second end of the elongate cord during use as a tourniquet. In use, the free end is passed through the loop so that the cord extends around the limb to which the tourniquet is being applied, and then the free end of the cord is locked into the cleat using the recesses. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160958 | Closure Device - Devices and methods are disclosed herein for a closure device. A closure device includes a body movable from a pre-deployed configuration towards a deployed configuration, a plurality of tissue-engaging portions extending from the body. At least two of the tissue-engaging portions are separated by a first distance in the deployed configuration and a second distance in the pre-deployed configuration in which the first distance is smaller than the second distance. The closure device also includes a plurality of device-capture features secured to the body. The device-capture features are configured to move the tissue-engaging portions to a separation greater than the first distance. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160959 | SURGICAL FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A surgical fastening system for attaching one piece of tissue to another piece of tissue. The system comprises a surgical fastener, an installation tool for deploying the surgical fastener in tissue, and a method for using the same. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160960 | HYDROGEL TISSUE ADHESIVE HAVING INCREASED DEGRADATION TIME - A hydrogel tissue adhesive having increased degradation time is described. The hydrogel tissue adhesive is formed by reacting an oxidized polysaccharide with a water-dispersible, multi-arm amine in the presence of a polyol additive, which retards the degradation of the hydrogel. The hydrogel may be useful as a tissue adhesive or sealant for medical applications, including but not limited to, ophthalmic applications such as sealing wounds resulting from trauma such as corneal lacerations, or from surgical procedures such as vitrectomy procedures, cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, glaucoma surgery, and corneal transplants; neurosurgery applications, such as sealing the dura; as a plug to seal a fistula or the punctum; adhesion prevention to prevent undesired tissue to tissue adhesions resulting from trauma or surgery; and as a hemostat sealant. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160961 | SURGICAL SUTURES HAVING COLLAPSIBLE TISSUE ANCHORING PROTRUSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A surgical suture includes a shaft having a leading end, a trailing end, and an outer surface extending between the leading and trailing ends. The surgical suture includes a plurality of flexible protrusions extending from the shaft, and a lumen extending between the leading and trailing ends of the shaft. The shaft includes a plurality of openings formed in the outer surface thereof that are in communication with the lumen. The shaft includes a first axial opening at the leading end thereof in communication with the lumen and a second axial opening at the trailing end thereof in communication with the lumen. A flowable material may be disposed in the lumen. After the surgical suture is implanted, the flowable material is adapted to pass from the lumen and through the plurality of openings in the outer surface of the shaft for contacting tissue surrounding the suture. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160962 | SUTURING CONSTRUCT WITH SPLICED TAILS - A surgical construct having a flexible strand with a middle region and at least two opposing tail regions that are spliced to form a single tail. The middle region has a first diameter and the opposing tail regions have a second diameter, which is smaller than the first diameter. The tail regions may have similar or different diameters. Because of the thin spliced tail regions, the suturing construct of the present invention can be easily inserted into suture/tape passing and retrieving instruments and passed through soft tissue (such as a rotator cuff). Once the suturing construct has been passed through tissue, the splice may be cut to allow the suture/tape to have again individual tails. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160963 | System and Method for Anchoring Suture to Bone - A system for attaching soft tissue to bone includes an anchor, a suture, and a tissue retainer. The anchor may have a threaded tip that engages the bone, and a suture retention portion with passageways arranged such that each of first and second anchor portions of the suture can be drawn through the passageways along only a single direction. The tissue retainer has passageways through which the suture can freely move in either direction. Thus, the anchor and the tissue retainer may be attached to bone and tissue, respectively, and the suture may be drawn to substantially irreversibly draw the bone and tissue together. In alternative embodiments, an anchor may receive only one portion of suture and/or one suture end may be affixed to the anchor. The anchor may alternatively permit free motion of the suture, while the tissue retainer permits passage of the suture along only one direction. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160964 | FLEXIBLE SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - Flexible spinal stabilization apparatuses are provided. The apparatuses include a flexible support element configured to be attached to a first vertebra and a second vertebra. The apparatuses also include a bone growth promoter coupled to the flexible support element. The flexible support element spans one or more intervertebral spaces but the bone growth promoter does not. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160965 | Bone Anchor Assembly and Methods of Use - A method of treating the spine of a patient involves inserting anchors into vertebrae and connecting the anchors to a longitudinal member via housings. After insertion of the anchors, the housings containing a longitudinal member are positioned over the anchors and fastened. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160966 | Antero-lateral plating systems and methods for spinal stabilization - A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the vertebrae from an approach extending in the anterior-posterior directions. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160967 | VARIABLE TENSION SPINE FIXATION ROD - A variable stiffness rod is provided for use in spine stabilization systems. The variable stiffness rod system includes an outer member having a cannulation that retains a flexible tensioning inner member that can be used to adjust the stiffness of the rod via an adjustable end cap assembly that couples the inner member to the outer member at least at one end of the fixation rod. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160968 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PEDICLE SCREW-BASED SPINE STABILIZATION USING FLEXIBLE BANDS - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a spinal stabilization rod useful for connecting a set of bone fasteners that can anchor a spinal stabilization system onto vertebral bodies. The spinal stabilization rod comprises rigid sections for coupling with bone fastener assemblies engaged in vertebrae and a flexible band for coupling the rigid sections. A bumper may be disposed around the rod to encase the flexible band. The spinal stabilization system may include a dampener. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160969 | Dynamic Fixation Device and Method of Use - A dynamic fixation device is provided that allows the vertebrae to which it is attached to move in flexion within the normal physiological limits of motion, while also providing structural support that limits the amount of translation motion beyond normal physiological limits. The present invention includes a flexible portion and two ends that are adapted for connection to pedicle screws. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the normal axis of rotation of the vertebrae is substantially duplicated by the dynamic fixation device. The flexible portion of the dynamic fixation device can include a geometric shape and/or a hinge portion. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160970 | ANCHORING DEVICE FOR POSTERIORLY ATTACHING ADJACENT VERTERBRAE - An anchoring device for attaching an upper vertebra adjacent to a lower vertebra comprises a clamp having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, adapted to be positioned around upper and lower lateral masses of the adjacent vertebrae, and a fastener which in an installed position engages opposite ends of the clamp and which engages adjacent vertebrae thereby attaching the adjacent vertebrae together. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160971 | Variable Angle Connection Assembly - In a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a variable angle connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a connection assembly that will not inadvertently lock the components of the connection assembly preventing the relative movement of the components. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160972 | Multi-Pin Clamp and Rod Attachmenton - A fixation rod clamp is for coupling a bone pin locking assembly to a bone fixation rod. The clamp comprises a rod attachment portion including a jaw portion and a coupling portion, the jaw portion having first and second opposing jaws extending in a first direction, the jaws forming an opening there between configured to receive the bone fixation rod, the coupling portion extending from the jaw portion in a second direction; and a coupling having a pin vise cooperating portion to engage the bone pin locking assembly and a clamp cooperating portion configured to receive the coupling portion. The jaw portion is configured to engage the bone fixation rod when the bone fixation rod is located within the opposing jaws to thereby mechanically couple the bone pin locking assembly to the bone fixation rod. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160973 | BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A bone fixation assembly is provided and may include a fixation member defining at least one aperture. At least two locking features may be circumferentially spaced around an inner perimeter of the at least one aperture and may include a first end and a second end. The at least two locking features may each include a longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to an axis extending through the at least one aperture. A fastener may include at least two discrete locking members respectively received in the at least two locking features at the first end. The at least two discrete locking members may be circumferentially spaced around an outer perimeter of the fastener, may extend from an outer surface of a head of the fastener, and may be received within the first end in an unlocked state and rotated from the first end to the second end in a locked state. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160974 | Method of Bone Anchor Assembly - A method of assembling a bone anchor assembly is presented. The bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor and housing configured to receive the bone anchor and a longitudinal member. The bone anchor is inserted into a passage in the housing and material is swaged to retain the bone anchor in the housing. The material that is swaged is a portion of the housing or additional material added to the assembly. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160975 | RECEIVING PART FOR RECEIVING A ROD FOR COUPLING THE ROD TO A BONE ANCHORING ELEMENT AND A BONE ANCHORING DEVICE WITH SUCH A RECEIVING PART - A receiving part for receiving a rod for coupling the rod to a bone anchoring element includes a receiving part body including a rod receiving portion with a channel for receiving a rod, and a head receiving portion for accommodating a head of a bone anchoring element, the head receiving portion having an open end and being flexible so as to allow introduction and clamping of the head, the head receiving portion having an exterior surface with a tapered portion; and a locking ring around the head receiving portion and including an interior surface with a curved portion configured to engage the tapered portion of the exterior surface of the head receiving portion to clamp the head. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160976 | RECEIVING PART FOR RECEIVING A ROD FOR COUPLING THE ROD TO A BONE ANCHORING ELEMENT AND A BONE ANCHORING DEVICE WITH SUCH A RECEIVING PART - A receiving part for receiving a rod for coupling the rod to a bone anchoring element, the receiving part including: a receiving part body including a rod receiving portion with a channel for receiving a rod, and a head receiving portion for accommodating a head of a bone anchoring element, the head receiving portion having an open end and being flexible for inserting and clamping of the head; a locking ring around the head receiving portion to exert a first force onto the head receiving portion to lock the head therein; and a pre-locking ring separate from the locking ring and around the head receiving portion to exert a second force less than the first force onto the head receiving portion to clamp the head in a temporary pre-locking position. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160977 | Low Profile Dual Locking Fixation System and Offset Anchor Member - A coupling device for securing an elongate member to the spine is provided. The coupling device comprises a compressible inner member that secures an anchor member therein when the inner member is axially shifted within an outer member. The elongate member is retained within the device by an axially inserted locking member, and may be secured independently of the anchor member. The coupling device and anchor may be configured to provide increased angulation of the anchor with respect to the coupling device. For instance, anchor member may have an offset head portion in order to provide normal pivoting of the coupling device when the anchor is attached to bone at an angle. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160978 | BONE SCREW ASSEMBLY WITH NON-UNIFORM MATERIAL - A bone anchor comprises a screw having a threaded shank portion and a head portion, and a housing assembly. At least the threaded shank portion is formed from a titanium or titanium alloy and at least a portion of the housing is formed from a stronger material such as cobalt chrome. The housing assembly has a passageway extending therethrough and a proximal end and a distal end. A saddle is defined within the proximal end of the housing assembly and is configured to retain a portion of a rod therein. The distal end of the housing assembly is configured for securely engaging the head portion of the screw such that the screw is at least one of rotatable and pivotable with respect to the housing. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160979 | HINGE MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A SPINAL OSTEOSYNTHESIS DEVICE - The hinge mounting system according to the present invention is constituted of a link connector ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160980 | SPINAL FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A locking mechanism ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160981 | Posterior Cervical Cross Connector Assemblies - A spinal cross connector head assembly and a cross connector assembly utilizing the spinal cross connector head assembly are configured for fixation to an existing spinal rod bone screw head. The spinal cross connector head assembly has one or more components which incorporate one or more breakaway portions that aid in the installation of the cross connector head assembly onto a polyaxial spinal rod bone screw assembly. The spinal cross connector assembly includes first and second spinal cross connector head assemblies each of which is configured for fixation to existing, adjacent spinal rod screw heads and connection with a cross connector rod. Each spinal cross connector rod head assembly has a dual breakaway system including a cross connector head component having a breakaway collar that, once detached, provides a polyaxial cross connector head, and a set screw component having a breakaway set screw that, once detached, provides fixation of the orientation of the polyaxial cross connector head relative to the polyaxial spinal rod bone screw head. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160982 | Instruments for Minimally Invasive Stabilization of Bony Structures - Systems for positioning a connecting element adjacent the spinal column in minimally invasive procedures include installation instruments that guide the connecting element from a location remote from one or more anchors to a location proximate to the one or more anchors. The installation instruments include extensions mountable to anchors engageable to the spinal column or other bony structure, and inserters mountable to the anchor extensions for positioning the connecting element adjacent the anchors. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160983 | INSERTION INSTRUMENT FOR ANTERIORLY INSERTING INTERVERTEBRAL SPINAL IMPLANTS - An implant inserter for use in ALIF spine surgery, wherein the inserter has a flexible bracket, biased closed, onto which two long blades can be removably attached. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160984 | Insertion tool for Inter-body Vertebral Prosthetic Device With Self-Deploying Screws - An apparatus for inserting an intervertebral prosthesis within a spine of a mammal includes: a handle disposed at a proximal end of the tool and including a drive nut operating to produce rotational torque in response to user-input about a central axis; a first drive shaft including proximal and distal ends; the proximal end in communication with the drive nut, receiving rotational torque therefrom, and imparting rotational torque to the first drive shaft about a first axis, which is laterally offset from the central axis; and the distal end of the first drive shaft including a first drive head; and a chuck disposed at a distal end of the tool and being sized and shaped to engage the intervertebral prosthesis during implantation, wherein the first drive shaft extends through the chuck and the first drive head engages a first gear of the intervertebral prosthesis, such that rotation of the first gear causes rotation and deployment of a first anchoring element of the intervertebral prosthesis. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160985 | SPINAL IMPLANT APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM - An apparatus, method and system for the treatment and management of spinal defects and inserting a spinal implant into an implantation space is described. The system may include a slotted implant, a distractor and an inserter and be employed in posterior lumbar or thoracic surgery. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160986 | UPPER EXTREMITY MUSCLE THERAPY SYSTEM - Some embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating diminished muscle function. Some systems include an electrical member that delivers electrical energy to a hand region of a body that comprises a dysfunctional muscle; a joint motion assembly that couples to the body and provides, to a joint adjacent the dysfunctional muscle, a motion made up of a cycle of opposing joint movements; and a control unit that provides an operator of the system with control of a timing of electrical energy delivery and an amount of electrical energy delivered. Some systems time the electrical energy delivery to occur when the moving joint is near an inflection point and deliver electrical energy delivered in amounts effective to result in a depolarization of the dysfunctional muscle, a nerve in proximity of the joint, and/or a muscle of substantially normal function in proximity of the joint. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160987 | MUSCLE THERAPY SYSTEM - Certain embodiments provide a system for treating diminished muscle function that includes an electrical member that delivers electrical energy to a portion of a mammalian body having a dysfunctional muscle; a joint motion assembly that couples to the body and provides joint motion to a joint to which the dysfunctional muscle ordinarily provides motion; and a control unit that controls a timing of electrical energy delivery by the member and an amount of electrical energy delivered by the member; the timing of electrical energy delivery is controlled to occur while the joint is positioned near an inflection point between the opposing joint movements in the cycle, and while motion is being provided to the joint by the joint motion assembly. The amount of electrical energy delivered is effective to result in a depolarization of at least one of the dysfunctional muscle and a nerve that innervates the dysfunctional muscle. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160988 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PACING, RESYNCHRONIZATION AND DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY - Devices, systems, and methods for leadlessly stimulating the heart. Through a magnetic signal generator positioned outside or inside the thoracic cavity, a magnetic signal is transmitted through the chest to stimulate electrical activity within the myocardial muscles. The magnetic signal may function as a pacemaker, cardioverter or defibrillator. Advantages of magnetic stimulation include, without limitation, non invasiveness, a reduction or even elimination in pain, and access to tissues covered by poorly conductive structures. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160989 | Implantable Cardiac Prosthesis Generator Having Protection From an MRI Examination - A generator for an implantable cardiac prosthesis, having a safekeeping mode of operation during an exposure to a magnetic field. The generator is connected to a lead including a first conductor ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160990 | FIRST AID SYSTEM, PROCEDURE FOR ITS OPERATION, AND PORTABLE FIRST-AID DEVICE FOR USE ESPECIALLY IN THE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a first aid application system, which has at least one installed unit ( | 2010-06-24 |
20100160991 | IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR EMI FILTERED FEEDTHRU - Disclosed herein is an implantable pulse generator. The implantable pulse generator includes a header, a can and a feedthru. The header includes a lead connector block electrically coupled to a first conductor. The can is coupled to the header and includes a wall and an electronic component electrically connected to a second conductor and housed within the wall. The feedthru is mounted in the wall and includes an electrically insulating core, a PCB, a shield, a chip capacitor, a power circuit and a ground circuit. A first side of the PCB abuts against the core and a second side of the PCB abuts against an edge of the shield. The chip capacitor is mounted on the second side of the PCB. The chip capacitor is enclosed in a volume defined by an interior of the shield and the second side of the PCB. A first electrical contact of the chip capacitor is electrically coupled to the power circuit, which extends between the first and second conductors. A second electrical contact of the chip capacitor is electrically coupled to the ground circuit, which is electrically coupled to the wall. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160992 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an implantable medical device and method for monitoring a lung deficiency in a patient, a housing containing a control circuit. Is implanted in a patient. The control circuit is configured to analyze one or more signals that represent the breathing of the patient. The control circuit is also configured to monitor a relationship between an expiratory phase and an inspiratory phase of the breathing cycle, or an analogous relationship, and to monitor a change in the lung deficiency by monitoring a change in this relationship. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160993 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING BNP LEVELS, HF AND MI - Methods for monitoring a patient's level of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), and implantable cardiac systems capable of performing such methods, are provided. A ventricle is paced for a period of time to provoke a ventricular evoked response, and a ventricular intracardiac electrogram (IEGM) indicative of the ventricular evoked response is obtained. Based on the ventricular IEGM, there is a determination of at least one ventricular evoked response metric (e.g., ventricular evoked response peak-to-peak amplitude, ventricular evoked response area and/or ventricular evoked response maximum slope), and the patient's level of BNP is monitored based on determined ventricular evoked response metric(s). Based on the monitored level's of BNP, the patients heart failure (HF) condition and/or risks and/or occurrences of certain events (e.g., an acute HF exacerbation and/or an acute myocardial infarction) can be monitored. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160994 | CARDIOVASCULAR POWER SOURCE FOR AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS - Aspects according to the present invention provide a method and implant suitable for implantation inside a human body that includes a power consuming means responsive to a physiological requirement of the human body, a power source and a power storage device. The power source comprises a sheathed piezoelectric assembly that is configured to generate an electrical current when flexed by the tissue of the body and communicate the generated current to the power storage device, which is electrically coupled to the power source and to the power consuming means. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160995 | METHOD FOR TREATING OBESITY - Method for treating obesity in a mammal which has an oesophagus connected to a stomach at the level of an oesophagogastric junction region, the oesophagogastric junction region exhibiting a zigzag oesophagogastric mucosal junction line and a transverse mucosal fold raised by sling fibres, the mucosal fold being located downstream of the Z line, the mucosal fold and the Z line defining a conical structure delimiting an opening to the stomach, | 2010-06-24 |
20100160996 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TREATMENT USING ESOPHAGEAL BALLOON AND ELECTRODE - Methods and apparatus for treating ailments provide for: inserting a balloon-electrode device into an esophagus of a mammal, the balloon-electrode device including: (i) a nasogastral (NG) having an internal passageway and an external surface, (ii) at least one electrode coupled to the external surface of the NG tube, (iii) a conductor extending through the internal passageway of the NG tube and electrically connecting to the electrode, and (iv) a balloon surrounding the electrode and a portion of the NG tube; inflating the balloon with fluid such that the electrode is substantially centrally located within an interior volume of the balloon; and applying at least one electrical signal to the electrode via the conductor such that an electromagnetic field emanates from the electrode to at least one of nerves and muscles of the mammal. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160997 | TUNED ENERGY BALANCED SYSTEM FOR MINIMIZING HEATING AND/OR TO PROVIDE EMI PROTECTION OF IMPLANTED LEADS IN A HIGH POWER ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD ENVIRONMENT - An energy management system facilitates the transfer of high frequency energy coupled into an implanted lead at a selected RF frequency or frequency band, to an energy dissipating surface. This is accomplished by conductively coupling the implanted lead to the energy dissipating surface through an energy diversion circuit including one or more passive electronic network components whose impedance characteristics are at least partially tuned to the implanted lead's impedance characteristics. | 2010-06-24 |
20100160998 | PASSIVE MONITORING OF BIOELECTICAL SIGNALS AND ACTIVE ELECTRICAL ANESTHESIA STIMULATION - Passive monitoring of bioelectric signals is made in the presence of active electrical anesthesia stimulation signal such that the bio-electric signals have interference artifacts from the active signal. The interference artifacts are determined and suppressed to produce a processed bio-electric signal from which can be derived quantitative values for evaluating the neurological state. | 2010-06-24 |