29th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130184627 | Systems, Devices, and Methods for Mechanically Reducing and Fixing Bone Fractures - An array of mechanical force reduction assemblies sized and configured to independently mechanically manipulate a fractured bone region. Each assembly functions independently of the other assemblies, to apply and maintain one of the prescribed mechanical reduction forces to the fracture, to thereby mechanically reduce the fracture in a desired way. A carrier coupled to the assembly accommodates temporary attachment of an orthotic brace, residing thereon, partially or fully assembled in a region of the bone fracture. A linkage mechanism accommodates the rotational articulation of the brace in response to the application of one or more mechanical force vectors, to move the bone fracture into a desired anatomic orientation. A locking mechanism maintains the orientation of the brace to maintain the desired anatomic orientation. After release from the carrier, the brace serves in an ambulatory fashion to maintain the desired anatomic orientation after reduction and as healing occurs. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184628 | STRAP TIGHTENER ASSEMBLY FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - A strap tightener assembly has a base, a tightening device mounted on the base and movable relative thereto, and a strap assembly coupled to the tightening device. The tightening device provides incremental movement of the strap assembly relative to the base at a plurality of predefined settings. A cover extends over the strap assembly and connects to the base so that the base and the cover form a channel permitting movement of the strap assembly therethrough. The cover defines an elongate slot extending along a portion of a length of the cover, and the strap assembly has an indicator identifying the relative location of the strap assembly to the cover. A strap is securable to the strap assembly. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184629 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICES AND METHODS WITH PRE-STRESSED CONFIGURATIONS - 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. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184630 | FIRST AID STRIPS - The disclosed First Aid Strips are a cost effective and economical method for treating any systemic illness or topical skin condition such as boil, bruise, or burn, using first aid strips, by providing a pouch which provides a means to use medication in the form of cream or gel. The provision of a pouch prevents medication from escaping when applied on the body with an adhesive first aid strip. Thus a measured amount of any medication when applied stays where it is applied and not lost. A ring made of rubber/latex may be used to create the said pouch, when placed on the first aid strip. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184631 | Method, Surgical Kit and Device for Treating Glaucoma - A surgical kit includes at least one instrument and at least one implant device. The instrument has a needle body used to form a surgical passage through ocular tissue. The device includes a flexible tube that defines a duct for diverting aqueous humor with an outer surface having a maximal cross-sectional dimension that is less than the maximal cross-sectional dimension of the needle body. The device incorporates sealing means including at least one element that define a maximal cross-sectional dimension that is greater that the maximal cross-sectional dimension of the needle body and that are operably disposed within the surgical passage and form a seal between the surrounding ocular tissue and the element(s) as well as fixate the device in the surgical passage. The kit (and devices thereof) can be used as part of a surgical method to divert aqueous humor to a space formed in ocular tissue. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184632 | ARTERIAL-VENOUS SWITCHING - Methods and devices are provided for switching fluid flow through a body part, such as all or portions of an organ or extremity. In general, fluid inflow and fluid outflow vessels to at least a portion of a body part can be switched such that all fluid in at least a portion of the inflow and outflow vessels flows in an opposite direction. In other words, the fluid inflow vessel (or at least a portion thereof) becomes the fluid outflow vessel that receives fluid from a body part, and the fluid outflow vessel (or at least a portion thereof) becomes the fluid inflow vessel that delivers fluid to a body part. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184633 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR RESIZABLE INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. Devices may include an adjustable hydraulic diameter and/or a removable and/or replaceable shunt portion. Devices may include absorbable materials, the absorption of which directly or indirectly causes alterations of the fluid flow capacities the devices. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184634 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR INTRA-ATRIAL SHUNTS HAVING SELECTABLE FLOW RATES - Devices and methods for treating heart disease by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal are disclosed. The devices are adapted to permit fluid flow across the membrane in which the device is implanted at first rate, and at a second rate, wherein a difference between the first rate and the second rate is not solely dependent upon variations in blood pressure differential across the membrane due to the heart's pumping cycle. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184635 | OBESITY TREATMENT AND DEVICE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating obesity includes an artificial fistula created between gastrointestinal organs such as between the stomach and the colon. The method includes selecting an implant comprising a passageway having an internal lumen with an inlet end and an outlet end. The passageway is positioned passing through a first wall of first gastrointestinal organ (for example, passing through the wall of the stomach) and a second wall of a second gastrointestinal organ (for example, passing through the wall of the large intestine) with the inlet end disposed within an interior of the first gastrointestinal organ and with the outlet disposed within an interior of the second gastrointestinal organ. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184636 | System and Method for Controlling Neural and Muscular Function - A system and method for controlling neural and muscular function is disclosed in which opsins are introduced into a neural circuit such that the control of optical signals transmitted to the opsins results in the control of neural and muscular functions. Specifically disclosed is the control of the bladder, bowel, and sexual functions of a human. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184637 | TREATING CANCER USING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN COMBINATION WITH PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - A light generating circuit is implanted in a subject's body and aimed at a target region such as a tumor. A photosensitizer is introduced into the target region, and an AC electric field is induced in the region. The field causes the light generating circuit to generate light, which activates the photosensitizer; and at certain field strengths and frequencies, the field itself has a beneficial effect. The beneficial effects of the field and the activated photosensitizer are thereby obtained simultaneously. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184638 | MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS USING A PLURALITY OF FLUID LINES - A medical treatment system, such as peritoneal dialysis system, may include control and other features to enhance patient comfort and ease of use. For example, a peritoneal dialysis system may include a control system that can adjust the volume of fluid infused into the peritoneal cavity to prevent the intraperitoneal fluid volume from exceeding a pre-determined amount. The control system can adjust by adding one or more therapy cycles, allowing for fill volumes during each cycle to be reduced. The control system may continue to allow the fluid to drain from the peritoneal cavity as completely as possible before starting the next therapy cycle. The control system may also adjust the dwell time of fluid within the peritoneal cavity during therapy cycles in order to complete a therapy within a scheduled time period. The cycler may also be configured to have a heater control system that monitors both the temperature of a heating tray and the temperature of a bag of dialysis fluid in order to bring the temperature of the dialysis fluid rapidly to a specified temperature, with minimal temperature overshoot. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184639 | TREATMENT OF MOOD AND/OR ANXIETY DISORDERS BY ELECTRICAL BRAIN STIMULATION AND/OR DRUG INFUSION - A system and method for introducing one or more stimulating drugs and/or applying electrical stimulation to the brain to treat mood and/or anxiety disorders uses an implantable system control unit (SCU), specifically an implantable signal/pulse generator (IPG) or microstimulator with one or more electrodes in the case of electrical stimulation, and an implantable pump with one or more catheters in the case of drug infusion. In cases requiring both electrical and drug stimulation, one or more SCUs are used. Alternatively and preferably, when needed, an SCU provides both electrical stimulation and one or more stimulating drugs. In a preferred embodiment, the system is capable of open- and closed-loop operation. In closed-loop operation, at least one SCU includes a sensor, and the sensed condition is used to adjust stimulation parameters. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184640 | ACCURATE FLOW CONTROL IN DRUG PUMP DEVICES - The accuracy of drug delivery with drug pump devices may be improved by a combination of pump operation at high flow resistances and pump pressures, pressure-relief mechanisms, and sensor-based feedback for pump control. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184641 | ACCURATE FLOW CONTROL IN DRUG PUMP DEVICES - The accuracy of drug delivery with drug pump devices may be improved by a combination of pump operation at high flow resistances and pump pressures, pressure-relief mechanisms, and sensor-based feedback for pump control. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184642 | STEERABLE SHEATH HANDLE PULLEY MECHANISM - Various embodiments concern an introducer sheath assembly comprising a tubular sheath member having a deflectable distal end portion and a sheath member lumen, and a handle assembly including a steering mechanism for deflecting the distal end portion of the sheath member. The distal end portion of the sheath member can deflect in different directions along a plane by selective tension in one of two pull wires. The selective tension can be caused by selective proximal or distal axial translation of a shuttle assembly relative to the tubular sheath member. The selective proximal or distal axial translation can be controlled by selective clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of a control knob. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184643 | Balloon Catheter - A balloon catheter comprises a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. An inflatable member is disposed adjacent the distal end of the shaft. The inflatable member has an inner inflatable member and an outer inflatable member disposed around the inner inflatable member. The inflatable members have different compliant properties. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184644 | BALLOON CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - A balloon catheter includes an elongate support member defining first and second openings therein, open proximal and distal ends, and an axial lumen; and a balloon disposed on the elongate support member, the balloon defining a balloon interior through which the support member extends, where the balloon interior has a proximal end region, a middle region, and a distal end region, with the first opening located in the middle region, and the second opening located in the distal end region, such that the support member lumen is in communication with the balloon interior through each of the first and second openings, and such that a pressurized liquid introduced through the open proximal end of the support member will enter the balloon interior through the first opening, and subsequently exit the balloon interior through the second opening, back into the lumen, and out the open distal end of the support member. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184645 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SAFETY MEANS - A catheter assembly including a catheter; a catheter hub having a distal section and a proximal section, wherein the distal section is joined to the catheter and the proximal section defines a chamber; a needle extending through the catheter hub and the catheter and defining an axial direction, wherein the needle has opposite proximal and distal ends, the distal end forming a needle tip; a needle hub attached to the proximal end of the needle; and a needle guard slidably arranged on the needle, wherein the needle guard is retained in the chamber of the catheter hub when the needle extends through the catheter hub and the catheter, and wherein the needle guard is removable from the catheter hub once the needle tip is received in the needle guard upon withdrawal of the needle from the catheter. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184646 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE WITH MULTI-LUMEN CAP - A surgical access apparatus includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal passageway for reception and passage of a surgical object and an access housing mountable to the access member. The access housing includes a diaphragm mounted thereto. The diaphragm is adapted for rotational movement about the longitudinal axis relative to the access housing. The diaphragm defines at least one internal pocket and has a seal assembly disposed within the internal pocket. The seal assembly has an interface seal member adapted for establishing a fluid tight seal about the surgical object. The seal assembly is adapted for selective movement within the pocket about multiple axes in response to manipulation of the surgical object. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184647 | CATHETER - The present invention relates to a catheter for realising a volume flow into or out of a human or animal organ, comprising a catheter tube and, at a distance from the distal end of the catheter, an affixing device for mechanically affixing the catheter in the tissue of a human or animal organ. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184648 | PERCUTANEOUS MEDICATION DEVICE AND NEEDLE FORMATION USED FOR THE DEVICE - A percutaneous medication device, comprising a syringe to be filled with medical liquid and a needle formation attached to a leading-end of the syringe is provided. The needle formation comprises a needle formation body, from the surface of which a needle projects and a cover portion covers a leading-end of the needle formation body. The needle is inserted into a through-hole formed at the leading-end of the needle formation body and fixed by a fixation member. The needle formation body is mated to the cover portion, a space is formed between an inner surface of the cover portion and the leading-end of the needle formation body, and the needle projects from the leading-end surface of the cover portion through a needle insertion hole formed at the leading-end of the cover portion. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184649 | MEDICAL INJECTOR WITH COMPLIANCE TRACKING AND MONITORING - A system includes a medicament delivery device and a container configured to receive at least a portion of the medicament delivery device. The medicament delivery device includes an actuator and a first electronic circuit system. The actuator is configured to initiate delivery of a medicament into a body when the actuator is moved from a first position to a second position. The first electronic circuit system is configured to output a first electronic signal when the actuator is moved from the first position to the second position. The container includes a second electronic circuit system configured to receive the first electronic signal. The second electronic circuit system is configured to output a second electronic signal associated with the first electronic signal. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184650 | Drive Mechanism for a Drug Delivery Device and Drug Delivery Device - A lead screw, a lead screw nut and a drive member are aligned with an axis. A coupling between the lead screw and the lead screw nut allows a helical movement of the lead screw. The drive member is rotationally locked with the lead screw nut. The lead screw is coupled with the drive member to generate a helical movement of the lead screw when the drive member is moved in one axial direction. The coupling is overridden when the drive member is moved in the opposite axial direction. Spline features are arranged on the lead screw in a row parallel to the axis with alternatingly small and large gaps between succeeding spline features. A stop feature of the drive member has a dimension in the direction of the axis which is larger than the small gaps and at most as large as the large gaps. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184651 | FLEXIBLE FASTENER FOR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - An assembly is disclosed comprising: a reservoir holder, a dose setting mechanism, and flexible fastener configured to fasten the reservoir holder to the dose setting mechanism, wherein the flexible fastener is provided at one of the reservoir holder and the dose setting mechanism. The flexible fastener is configured to releasably fasten the reservoir holder and the dose setting mechanism to each other. Moreover, said flexible fastener is arranged on a retention ring provided at the one of the reservoir holder and the dose setting mechanism. Furthermore, a drug delivery device with such an assembly is disclosed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184652 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive member and a rotation member are rotatable with respect to a housing. A stop member is rotationally locked with the housing. Clutches unidirectionally rotationally engage the drive member with the rotation member and with the stop member when a unit is attached to the housing. A separating member is disposed between the rotation member and the stop member. The separating member causes a separation of the rotation member, the drive member and the stop member when the unit is removed. A coupling feature of the separating member is provided to engage the unit and to move the separating member when the unit is being attached to the housing or is being removed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184653 | GEARING MECHANISM FOR A DOSE DELIVERY DEVICE - The invention relates to a gearing mechanism for a dose delivery device wherein the dose can be set by rotating a dose setting member ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184654 | MEDICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS - A catheter proximal section is preferably formed from a relatively soft part and a relatively rigid part, and includes a proximal terminal end that defines a perimeter of an opening into a lumen of the catheter. The proximal section may further include a feature for interlocking engagement with an accessory tool. An inner surface of each of the relatively soft and rigid parts may be located opposite one another, on either side of the catheter lumen. The relatively soft and rigid parts may be included in a sealing assembly that further includes an attachment feature for removable connection of the assembly to the proximal section catheter. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184655 | Syringe And Safety Device Assembly - A syringe assembly including a syringe and a safety device, the syringe including a barrel of tubular shape, the safety device including a member of tubular shape referred to as a syringe support in which the barrel is arranged such that the syringe support and the barrel are secured on the same axis. The syringe barrel has a flange at a proximal end that is prevented from moving in translation between a peripheral bearing seat and an abutment of the support. Interposed between the seat and the flange, the assembly includes at least one compression pad between the seat and the flange and made of a material presenting a coefficient of friction relative to at least one of the materials of the flange and of the seat that is greater than the coefficient of friction of the materials of the flange and of the seat relative to each other. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184656 | Method of Treating the Heart - A catheter system for delivery of therapeutic substances to a depth within the heart muscle via the venous side of the heart. The system includes a reservoir of potentially embolic therapeutic agent. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184657 | NEEDLE PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a needle protector assembly ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184658 | OCCLUSION DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - Disclosed are implantable medical devices for the occlusion of a bodily lumen, cavity, vessel, or organ, as well as methods for manufacturing such occlusion devices, and methods for treating a subject using the occlusion devices. The devices generally include a wire having shape memory properties and a flexible membranous material disposed about the wire. Some embodiments include a lateral fringe on the membranous material. Some embodiments include a fluid capture cup affixed to the wire. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184659 | LUBRICIOUS EXTRUDED MEDICAL TUBING - A medical tube having improved lubricity is disclosed. The medical tube is produced by extruding a polymer material blended with a lubricity enhancing additive through a resilient die. The polymer material can be medical-grade high-density polyethylene, and the lubricity enhancing additive can be a silicone-based or alloy-based material. The medical tube can include one or more internal elongated protuberances so as to reduce the internal surface area of the medical tube available to generate friction on a guide wire inserted or withdrawn through the medical tube. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184660 | SELF-SEALING CATHETERS - Provided are catheters useful for penetrating the vascular wall and delivering medicament as necessary to tissue proximate the vasculature. Such catheters are particularly useful in delivering site specific medicaments to the tissue which can be damaged by hemorrhagic stroke, ischemia, and the like. Methods of using such catheters are also disclosed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184661 | EYE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A punctal plug or lacrimal insert comprising a microelectromechanical system pump and associated reservoir may be utilized to deliver precise dosages of an active agent into the eye though the tear film. The microelectromechanical system pump comprises four main components; namely, a reservoir, a pump, a series of valves and a vent. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned within a cavity in the punctal plug. The microelectromechanical system pump is positioned with a cavity in the punctal plug. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184662 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WOUND PROTECTION AND EXUDATE MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides systems and methods for protecting a wound and managing exudate released from the wound comprising a dressing having a support cushion for surrounding the wound and periwound region; a wicking strip for application in the periwound region between the support cushion and the wound; and a reservoir for application over the wicking strip, the wicking strip configured to transfer exudate from the wound to the reservoir, where the exudate is sequestered. Various alternative embodiments are described in which the wicking strip may be custom-fit to approximate an irregular wound margin, to apply a preferred pressure gradient to the periwound regions, to periodically apply fluids to the wound bed or to apply negative pressure wound therapy. Methods of applying the dressing also are provided. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184663 | MEDICAL ADHESIVE PATCH - A medical adhesive patch, includes: a support film including a barrier layer which contains a water-soluble polymer compound and montmorillonite, and which is laminated on one surface of a support including polyurethane; an adhesive layer which contains a medicine and a plasticizer, and which is laminated on a barrier layer of the support film, the medical adhesive patch has a percentage content of montmorillonite in the barrier layer is equal to or more than 2 percent by weight and equal to or less than 22 percent by weight. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184664 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article having water disintegratability that includes a water disintegratable top sheet, a water disintegratable back sheet, a pressure-sensitive adhesive section for attaching the absorbent article to clothing, disposed on the surface of the back sheet opposite the top sheet, and a release sheet for protection of a contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section which contacts with clothing. One or more protrusions and one or more depressions are formed on the contact surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive section. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184665 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE - An absorbent article includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet provided at a location opposing the top sheet, an absorbent provided between the top sheet and the back sheet, and a side sheet provided on both sides of the top sheet in the widthwise direction and having an area that overlaps the top sheet and the absorbent, wherein the absorbent contains an airlaid layer and a crushed pulp layer, the crushed pulp layer is provided on the top sheet side, the airlaid layer is provided on the back sheet side, and the absorbent article has a plurality of indentations formed by pin-embossing the top sheet, the side sheet and the absorbent, and a plurality of indentations formed by pin-embossing the top sheet and the absorbent. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184666 | DISPOSABLE WEARING ARTICLE - A disposable wearing article for reducing uncomfortable feeling of stiffness to a wearer includes a bodily fluid absorbent structure extending from front and rear waist regions to a crotch region. At least one of front and rear end portions of an intermediate panel is attached to a skin-facing side of an elastic waist panel by the intermediary of attachment zones except middle zones of the intermediate panel in a transverse direction. Between non-attachment zones provided in a middle of the intermediate panel as viewed in the transverse direction X and the elastic waist panel, middle void spaces are formed. The bodily fluid absorbent structure has a sheet shape formed of super-absorbent polymer particles wrapped with a liquid-pervious sheet. At least one of front and rear ends of the bodily fluid absorbent structure lies in the middle void spaces. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184667 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A MULTI-COMPONENT VISUAL SIGNAL - An absorbent article comprising a first layer comprising a nonwoven having a first colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; and a second layer comprising a polymer film having a second colored region that includes at least one of a central colored region, an intermediate colored region, and an outer colored region; wherein the first colored region differs from the second colored region. The article may further comprise a background region. The background region may be visually distinguishable from at least one of the first colored region and the second colored region. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184668 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING A MULTILAYER VISUAL SIGNAL - An absorbent article and method of making an absorbent article. The absorbent article has a first layer and a second layer in facing relationship with one another. The first layer has a first imparted colored region coincident with the longitudinal centerline. The second layer has a second imparted colored region laterally more extensive in a direction orthogonally away from the longitudinal centerline than the first imparted colored region. The second imparted colored region extends across the longitudinal centerline and has free ends. The absorbent article has a background region. The first imparted colored region and the second imparted colored region differ in color as compared to the background region. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184669 | DISPOSABLE PULL-ON WEARING ARTICLE - A disposable pull-on wearing article including a pant-shaped chassis and an absorbent panel. A pull-on wearing article includes a pants-shaped chassis and an absorbent panel. The chassis has a front portion including a front waist region and part of a crotch region and a rear portion including a rear waist region and part of the crotch region. The front portion has a plurality of front waist elastics extending in a width direction and the rear portion has a plurality of rear waist elastics extending in the width direction. A bottom elastic of the front waist elastics and a bottom elastic of the rear waist elastics are in a stretched state in front peripheral edge portion and rear peripheral edge portion of respective leg-openings and in a relaxed state in a portion of the crotch region defined between a pair of the leg-openings. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184670 | METHOD OF SELECTIVELY ELASTICATING A MOVING WEB AND AN ARTICLE COMPRISING THE ELASTICATED WEB - A method for producing an elasticated chassis web for use as a continuous and coherent layer in a disposable garment, including attaching continuous elastic elements ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184671 | Diaper Closure System - One or more fastener tabs using particular spunlace materials are described. The fastener tabs find wide application as closure systems and can be used in products such as in disposable diapers. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184672 | Medical Device Connector - The present invention relates to a medical device connector for connecting a piercing device ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184673 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERAPEUTIC ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A patch for a therapeutic electrical stimulation device includes a shoe connected to the first side of the patch, the shoe including a body extending in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, and having first and second surfaces, the first end of the shoe defining at least two ports, and the first surface of the shoe defining a connection member. The patch also includes at least one conductor positioned in the ports of the first end of the shoe. The shoe is configured for sliding insertion into a receptacle defined by a controller so that the conductor is connected to the controller to deliver electrical current from the controller, through the conductor, and to the electrodes, and the connection member is at least partially captured by a detent defined by the controller in the receptacle to retain the shoe within the receptacle. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184674 | TREATING CANCER USING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS IN COMBINATION WITH PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY - A light generating circuit is implanted in a subject's body and aimed at a target region such as a tumor. A photosensitizer is introduced into the target region, and an AC electric field is induced in the region. The field causes the light generating circuit to generate light, which activates the photosensitizer; and at certain field strengths and frequencies, the field itself has a beneficial effect. The beneficial effects of the field and the activated photosensitizer are thereby obtained simultaneously. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184675 | Infusion Monitoring Device and Method for Monitoring the Infusion Dripping Rate and Alarming for the Irregularities of the Infusion - The present invention discloses an intravenous infusion monitoring device for monitoring the infusion dripping rate. This device is attached to an infusion tube above the dripping chamber, including two polar plates forming a capacitor, a capacitance measurement unit electrically connected to the capacitor, a micro control unit (MCU) configured to collect data from the capacitance measure unit and analysis and display the infusion dripping rate. A method for monitoring infusion rate includes setting the infusion solution surface to a specific height in the dripping chamber so that the infusion solution in the tube is conducted and have a pulse change of the capacitance at the moment when a droplet drips down, determining the cycle of the pulse corresponding to the infusion rate and displaying the dripping rate by LCD screen, and alarming when the infusion irregularities occurs such as too fast, too slow or fully stop. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184676 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Estimating Liquid Delivery - A pump for administering an agent to a patient includes a housing, a motor, a gearbox, a sensor, and a controller. The motor may be coupled to housing. The gearbox is operatively connected to said motor. The sensor senses a rotation of said motor. The controller acts to control operation of said motor and monitor the quantity of said agent delivered to said patient. The pump also includes a pump assembly such that the pump is configured such that the pump assembly may be interchangeable from a syringe pump assembly and a peristaltic pump assembly. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184677 | Multiple Dose Syringe and Method - A multiple dose syringe has a first valve defining a first valve opening pressure and a second valve defining a second valve opening pressure. A storage chamber in fluid communication with the second valve stores multiple doses of a substance therein and includes an outlet for dispensing multiple doses of the stored substance therethrough. A compression surface is movable between first and second positions and defines a compression chamber between the compression surface and the first valve. Movement of the compression surface in a direction from the first position toward the second position dispenses substance in the compression chamber through the first valve and out of the syringe. Movement of the compression surface in a direction from the second position toward the first position causes substance to flow from the storage chamber through the second valve and into the compression chamber. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184678 | DUAL ACTION SYRINGE - In one aspect, a dual action syringe includes an external body having a distal end defining an anesthetic gel receptive concavity surrounding a needle passage through the distal end. The external body also includes a proximal end defining a plunger receptive passage. An internal body is slidably disposed in the external body. The internal body receives a needle in a distal end of the internal body and an anesthetic carpule to provide fluid flow communication between the carpule and the needle in response to pressure on the plunger. A biasing member is disposed in the external body, between the external body and the internal body, biasing a distal end of the needle away from the distal end of the external body into the external body; whereby, pressure on the plunger first moves the needle through the needle passage and subsequently provides fluid flow communication between the carpule and the needle. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184679 | DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT INTO TRANS-DERMAL CATHETER - A system, method, and article for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, and the elongate member containing an antimicrobial. In the alternative an antimicrobial agent can be placed on an interior surface of a retaining ring. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184680 | ASSISTIVE METHOD AND VISUAL-AID DEVICE FOR VASCULAR NEEDLE INSERTION - A vascular access device is provided with a needle assembly, a catheter assembly configured to slidably receive the needle assembly, and a light emitting assembly configured to couple to the needle assembly. The light emitting assembly and the needle assembly cooperate to shine a beam of light down the bore of the needle to assist with aligning the needle with a penetration site on target tissue. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also disclosed. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184681 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON-INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERING A MEDICATION - A computer-based apparatus for dispensing a medication, including: at least one specially programmed computer; and a medication device. The at least one computer is arranged to automatically generate a medication regimen for a patient, the medication regimen including designation of a measure for an orally-administered or injectable medication; or automatically modify a medication regimen for a patient, by modifying a designation of a measure for an orally-administered or injectable medication. The medication device is arranged to: extract the orally-administered or injectable medication from a medication storage element; and non-intravenously dispense an amount of the orally-administered or injectable medication equal to the designated measure or the modified designated measure into a container. The at least one specially programmed computer is part of the medication device, is attached to the medication storage element, or is located remote from the medication device. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184682 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NON-INTRAVENOUSLY ADMINISTERING A MEDICATION - A computer-based apparatus for dispensing a medication, including: at least one specially programmed computer; and, a medication device. The at least one specially programmed computer is arranged to calculate or modify, for a patient, a dosage for a first orally-administered or injectable medication and a constraint related to administration of the dosage by using a current point in time, a point in time at which a previous dosage of the first orally-administered or injectable medication was administered, information regarding a second medication prescribed for the patient, or real time physiological data for a patient. The medication device is arranged to: extract the first orally-administered or injectable medication from a medication storage element; and non-intravenously dispense the first orally-administered or injectable medication in accordance with the dosage and the constraint. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184683 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSNASAL DILATION AND IRRIGATION OF THE SINUSES - A medical device, and a system and packaged kit containing the medical device for the treatment of a sinus opening is described. The medical device comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and a shaft system having an inflation lumen and an irrigation lumen the proximal and. The shaft system has a proximal shaft section and a distal shaft section. An inflatable balloon is attached to the distal shaft section in a position that is proximal to said distal end. The irrigation tip is distal to the balloon on the distal shaft section and has a tip opening and one or more radially facing openings. A method for treating a sinus opening includes inserting a system that includes the medical device, a sinus guide catheter and a sinus guide element into a patient's anatomy, dilating the sinus opening and irrigating a target in the nasal anatomy. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184684 | NASAL CLEANING APPRATUSES, KITS, AND METHODS OF USE - A nasal cleaning apparatus is described that may include a nasal cleaning portion and a grip portion. The nasal cleaning portion may include a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a front wall extending between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion, and a back wall. The back wall may be attached to the front wall along at least a portion of the periphery of the front wall and/or back wall. An internal space may be at least partially defined between the front wall and the back wall. An opening may be in the proximal end portion. The opening may be in communication with the internal space. The grip portion may include a handle and an extension member. The extension member may extend from a distal end portion of said handle, through the opening of the nasal cleaning portion, and into the internal space of the nasal cleaning portion. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184685 | METHOD FOR PREPARING RED BLOOD CELLS FOR INFUSION - The present invention relates to methods to prepare red blood cells (RBCs) for infusion to a patient. Depletion of RBCs with altered deformability is achieved by filtration through micro-bead filters. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184686 | Flexible Medical Tubing Having Kink Resistant Properties And Methods And Apparatus To Produce The Same - A flexible, kink-resistant medical tube and a method and apparatus for making the same are provided. The tube includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface. The tube includes a lumen defined by the inner surface of the body and extending between the first end and the second end. The tube also includes a helical structure within in the body. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184687 | ADAPTER WITH SPECIAL FITTING - A clam shell shaped adapter for connecting a fluid output device and a fluid input device to establish a fluid path between the fluid output and input devices has two shells integrally connected by a living hinge. A first shell has a connector fitting end and a catheter end connected by a tubing. The fluid output device may be a catheter that is matable to the catheter end. A retainer structure in the adapter fixedly retains the catheter when the first and second shells close upon each other. Respective latch mechanisms provided at the shells lockingly couple the two shells to each other. The fitting end has a given configuration that prevents it from mating with a counterpart conventional luer fitting but enables it to mate with a counterpart connector fitting that has a special configuration that mirrors the given configuration. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184688 | Medical Connector - The present invention provides a connector ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184689 | Surgical Drain - A device is provided for removing fluid from a body cavity. The device is a catheter that can be securely anchored to a patient to improve comfort and prevent infections and contamination. To accomplish this, the catheter is provided with (1) an inflatable disk and (2) a securing ring. When the catheter reaches a proper location in the body cavity, the inflatable disk is inflated and comes into contact with an inner surface of the body cavity. To further secure the catheter into place, the securing ring is then moved into position against the epidermis. In this configuration, the tissue between the epidermis and the body cavity is engaged by both the inflatable disk and the securing ring. This ensures that the catheter remains in place and can continue to operate effectively while promoting patient comfort. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184690 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF TOOL EXCHANGE - A system for exchanging at least one end tool includes at least one tool exchange device for retaining each of the at least one end tool and at least one operating instrument engageable with each of the at least one end tool. The tool exchange device includes a tool retaining mechanism having an opening and a plurality of engagement features to enable mutually exclusive engagement and disengagement of the tool retaining mechanism with each of the at least one tool. Each of the at least one tool is receivable in the opening and has a biasing member engageable with the plurality of engagement features for at least one of biasing to an engaged position and a disengaged position. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184691 | ADJUSTABLE DEVICE HANDLE AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An adjustable accessory for a medical device having an elongate tube and a lumen extending therein, the adjustable accessory including a handle adapted for connection to a proximal end of the elongate tube. The handle including a longitudinal axis and a slot on the handle transverse to the longitudinal axis. The slot includes multiple detent positions and a fitting movably disposed in the slot. The fitting is configured to be releasably secured within one of the detent positions, and the fitting includes a port in communication with the lumen of the elongate tube. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184692 | COUPLING DEVICE BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND A TOOL - Coupling device between a drive shaft ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184693 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING MEDICAL, SKIN, AND HAIR DISORDERS WITH ENERGY - A device and a method for thermal treatments of target material with various thermal interactions are disclosed. A device for treating hair on the skin comprises a treatment head coupled to a housing; a hair remover for removing the hair from a target area of the skin; a light source for transmitting a predetermined amount of energy to the skin. A device and method for treatment of tissue. The device comprises of an energy source for treatment of surface and subsurface tissue, And of a mechanical source of energy for mechanically deforming the treated tissue. Both the Mechanical Energy (ME) and the Treatment Energy (TE) may be either continuously operating (CO) or modulated in time and space. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184694 | Cryogenic Probe Filtration System - A cryogenic device having a filter device fluidly connected between a valve and a cooling fluid cartridge. The filter device filters solid and fluid impurities received from the cartridge. The filter device also captures fluid impurities from the cryogenic device when not in use. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184695 | Skin Protection for Subdermal Cryogenic Remodeling for Cosmetic and Other Treatments - A cryogenic needle probe having a proximal and distal region. A cooling supply tube provides pressurized cooling fluid within the needle. The proximal region is more conductive that the distal region. The proximal region is conductively coupled to a heat source. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184696 | Cryogenic Needle with Freeze Zone Regulation - A cryogenic needle of a cryogenic system is coupled to a heater. While the needle is inserted into target tissue beneath skin, the heater provides heat to protect the skin. Power supplied to the heater is used to interpolate performance of the needle and/or operating parameters of the cryogenic system. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS - A method for non-invasive treatment of cardiac arrhythmias is provided. The method includes acquiring body surface electrical signals at locations on a body surface of a living being from electrodes placed on locations of the body surface, reconstructing three-dimensional heart and torso anatomical models of the living being from an imaging scan, and calculating an electrical activity a throughout three-dimensional volume of the heart by electrocardiogram inverse problem solving based at least in part on the acquired body surface electrical signals and the reconstructed three-dimensional heart and torso anatomical models. The method also includes identifying at least one location of at least one site of origin of a cardiac arrhythmia according to the calculated electrical activity within the heart, and delivering focused energy to the identified at least one location of the at least one site of origin of the cardiac arrhythmia. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184698 | CREST FACTOR ENHANCEMENT IN ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATORS - The present disclosure relates to an electrosurgical generator which includes a controller configured to generate a first pulse train having at least one first control pulse and at least one first reset pulse. The controller also includes a second pulse train having at least one second control pulse and at least one second reset pulse. The first control pulse(s) and the second control pulse(s) are asynchronous and the reset pulse(s) are synchronous. The electrosurgical generator also includes an RF output stage which includes a first switching element and a second switching element. The control pulses are configured to activate the first switching element and second switching elements, respectively, in an asynchronous fashion to generate a non-continuous RF waveform. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184699 | CREST FACTOR ENHANCEMENT IN ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATORS - The present disclosure relates to an electrosurgical generator which includes a controller configured to generate a first pulse train having at least one first control pulse and at least one first reset pulse. The controller also includes a second pulse train having at least one second control pulse and at least one second reset pulse. The first control pulse(s) and the second control pulse(s) are asynchronous and the reset pulse(s) are synchronous. The electrosurgical generator also includes an RF output stage which includes a first switching element and a second switching element. The control pulses are configured to activate the first switching element and second switching elements, respectively, in an asynchronous fashion to generate a non-continuous RF waveform. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE FEEDBACK FOR ADAPTIVE RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION - A system and method for ablation include ablating ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184701 | RETURN ELECTRODE TEMPERATURE PREDICTION - The present disclosure relates to an electrosurgical generator for supplying electrosurgical energy to tissue and methods thereof. The electrosurgical generator includes sensor circuitry, a processing device, and a controller. The type of return electrode pad may be determined automatically. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine one or more characteristics of a patient and/or measure tissue temperature at a return electrode pad site. The processing device is configured to determine a maximum temperature of tissue and calculate real-time predicted temperature at the return electrode pad site. The controller is configured to regulate output of the electrosurgical generator based on one or more characteristics of a patient and the determined maximum temperature. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184702 | Device and Method for Electroporation Based Treatment of Stenosis of a Tubular Body Part - The present invention relates to medical devices and methods for treating a lesion such as a vascular stenosis using non-thermal irreversible electroporation (NTIRE). Embodiments of the present invention provide a balloon catheter type NTIRE device for treating a target lesion comprising a plurality of electrodes positioned along the balloon that are electrically independent from each other so as to be individually selectable in order to more precisely treat an asymmetrical lesion in which the lesion extends only partially around the vessel. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184703 | RENAL NERVE MODULATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a renal nerve modulation device. The renal nerve modulation device may include an elongate catheter shaft having a distal portion. An ablation member may be coupled to the distal portion. The catheter shaft may have a slotted portion having a plurality of slots formed therein. At least some of the slots formed in the slotted portion may define a plurality of beams in the slotted portion that extend along the slotted portion and that are aligned in a wave pattern. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SURGICAL PROCEDURES WITH A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT MODULE - A surgical instrument is provided including an outer housing shell defining a cavity, the outer housing shell defining an upper outer housing half and a lower outer housing half, wherein the upper outer housing half defines a longitudinal axis and an instrument module selectively insertable into the cavity of the outer housing shell. The instrument module includes an inner housing shell, at least one motor disposed within the inner housing shell, a control board being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and an energy source being in electrical communication with the at least one motor and the control board. The instrument module is inserted into the cavity of the outer housing shell in such a manner that the operative axis of the at least one motor is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the upper outer housing half. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184705 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTRA-CARDIAC MAPPING AND ABLATION - An intra-cardiac mapping system is based on locating the ports through which blood flows in or out the heart chambers. For many procedures, such as ablation to cure atrial fibrillation, locating the pulmonary veins and the mitral valve accurately allows to perform a Maze procedure. The location of the ports and valves is based on using the convective cooling effect of the blood flow. The mapping can be performed by a catheter-deployed expandable net or a scanning catheter. The same net or catheter can also perform the ablation procedure. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184706 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTRA-CARDIAC MAPPING AND ABLATION - An intra-cardiac mapping system is based on locating the ports through which blood flows in or out the heart chambers. For many procedures, such as ablation to cure atrial fibrillation, locating the pulmonary veins and the mitral valve accurately allows to perform a Maze procedure. The location of the ports and valves is based on using the convective cooling effect of the blood flow. The mapping can be performed by a catheter-deployed expandable net or a scanning catheter. The same net or catheter can also perform the ablation procedure. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184707 | CROSS PIN FIXATOR FOR BONE FRAGMENTS AND USE THEREOF - The present application relates to a cross pin fixator device comprising a plate member with spherical cavities that are open to the front and to the back of the plate, collapsible pin holder members having a central channel for insertion of a bone pin, the collapsible pin holder member being press-fit into the spherical cavities, and bone pins individually inserted into the central channel of a pin holder. The application also relates to a method for treating a fracture of the proximal humerus using the proximal humerus cross pin fixator and to a kit for treating a fracture of a bone. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184708 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT FOR TREATMENT OF BONE DEFORMITIES - An implantable orthopedic device. The device includes: a proximal anchor, configured to be implanted inside a first metatarsal; the anchor having a collar larger than the opening in a metatarsal in which the proximal anchor is implanted; the collar preventing cable to bone contact; a distal anchor, configured to be implanted inside a second metatarsal, adjacent to the first metatarsal; the distal anchor having a male thread, a nut threadable onto the male thread of the distal anchor, and a cord mechanically interconnecting the proximal and distal anchors. A shock absorber includes an elongate housing threadedly positioned within the anchor; the shock absorber accommodates a cord holder mechanically connected to the housing via a damping member, the cord holder is freely rotatable within the housing to prevent the cord from twist kinking when the housing is rotated to adjust a tension force. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184709 | BONE RIFLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREPARING A BONE USING SUCH SYSTEM - A bone rifling system for use in prosthesis, which allows improved prosthetic bone fixation. The system comprises orthopedic undercut reamer, which can cut controlled internal groove circles or spiral grooves on the internal surface of host bone. The system converts the commonly reamed smooth bone to grooved or rifled bony tube. Used together with bone cements, the bone rifling system ensures prosthetic bone fixation by significantly increasing the pull out strength, and decreasing the rate of clinical loosening and failure of replacement joints. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a bone for a prosthesis using such a bone rifling system to cut grooves in a host bone for increased prosthetic bone fixation. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184710 | Volume Measuring Intervertebral Tool System and Method - The invention includes a system and method for the loosening of tissue. In one embodiment, a method of removing intervertebral tissue includes removing tissue with a loosening member to form a void, inserting a portion of the loosening member into the void, and determining the amount of tissue removed based upon the volume defined by the portion of the loosening member inserted into the void. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184711 | Sonotrode - A sonotrode for an ultrasonic surgical instrument has a shaft and an instrument head at a distal end of the shaft. The instrument head is equipped with a cutting structure for the treatment of bones. The shaft has a helical cut-out. The helical cut-out is provided with a transversely running shoulder. A method produces a sonotrode and a surgical instrument having such a sonotrode. As a result of the shoulder in the helical cut-out, the torsional vibration of the instrument head is amplified such that bone material can be ablated in a particularly effective fashion. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184712 | PATELLA RESECTION ASSEMBLY - A patella resection assembly comprises a handle, slide member and two claw members. The slide member is movably mounted on the handle and includes two diverging arms. Inner edges of the diverging arms contact outer edges of the claw members so that distal movement of the slide member causes the claw members to move toward each other and close around a patella. The claw members and slide member have teeth for grasping the patella as the claw members move together. The claw members also have flat co-planar surfaces for guiding the path of a saw blade during resection of the patella. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184713 | Anatomical Alignment Systems and Methods - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for aligning surgical jigs, tools and implants in a patient. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184714 | Bone Resection Jig Used in Artificial Knee Joint Replacement Surgery - A bone resection jig that can make ligament tension equal at extension and flexion positions without any actual measurements when resecting femur and tibia during artificial knee joint replacement surgery. The bone resection jig used in artificial knee joint replacement surgery includes a spacer block ( | 2013-07-18 |
20130184715 | Systems and Methods for Internal Bone Fixation - Internal bone fixation devices and methods for using the devices for repairing a weakened or fractured bone are disclosed herein. A device for use in repairing a fractured bone includes a delivery catheter having an elongated shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of at least one reinforcing material and an inner lumen for passage of a light source; a conformable member releasably engaging the distal end of the delivery catheter, wherein the conformable member moves from a deflated state to an inflated state when the at least one reinforcing material is delivered to the conformable member; and an adapter releasably engaging the proximal end of the delivery catheter for receiving the light source and the at least one reinforcing material. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184716 | GUIDEWIRE HAVING A DISTAL FIXATION MEMBER FOR DELIVERING AND POSITIONING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS IN SURGERY - A guidewire for use with an implant delivery system in delivering a sheet-like implant is disclosed. The guidewire can include a distal tissue fixation member for releasable connection to a first location proximate a treatment site. An implant delivery system can include a distal guidewire port for receiving the proximal end of the guidewire. The implant delivery system is tracked over the guidewire to a selected position defined by the guidewire attachment. The tissue fixation member includes means for temporarily or reversibly fixing the distal end of the guidewire to tissue, such as bone. The means for affixing can include a K-wire, a screw, a pin or other fixation member. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184717 | TONSILLAR SUCTION DISSECTOR - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a tonsillar suction dissector for performing the functions of dissecting a tonsil and suctioning blood simultaneously. The tonsillar suction dissector includes a handle, a suction tube connected to one end of the handle, a proximal part coupled to a proximal end, a serrated distal end connected to the proximal part through the suction tube, a rolling part interconnected to the proximal part and the proximal end, and a tip assembly. The opening suctioning channels placed adjacent to the serrated distal end provide an opening to communicate with the handle and allows the suction tube to suction to clear a dissection surface thereby performing the functions of dissecting a tonsil and suctioning the dissection surface simultaneously. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184718 | POWERED SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING APPARATUS WITH MANUALLY RETRACTABLE FIRING SYSTEM - In one general aspect, various embodiments of the present invention can include a motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument having a drive shaft, a motor selectively engageable with the drive shaft, and a manual return mechanism configured to operably disengage the motor from the drive shaft and retract the drive shaft. In at least one embodiment, a surgeon, or other operator of the surgical instrument, can utilize the manual return mechanism to retract the drive shaft after it has been advanced, especially when the motor, or a power source supplying the motor, has failed or is otherwise unable to provide a force sufficient to retract the drive shaft. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184719 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument has an end effector and a trigger in communication with the end effector. The surgical instrument also has a first sensor and an externally accessible memory device in communication with the first sensor. The first sensor has an output that represents a first condition of either the trigger or the end effector. The memory device is configured to record the output of the first sensor. In various embodiments, memory device may include an output port and/or a removable storage medium. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184720 | ACTUATOR FOR BAND TENSIONING SYSTEM - A system for repairing separated body tissues includes a tensioning device having a movable housing, a pair of stationary tensioning tips distal to and attached to the movable housing, and suture tensioning jaws on a proximal end of the movable housing. The tensioning jaws are pivotable between open and closed orientations. A buckle is provided for securing and tensioning suture and the like, having a first plate, a second plate spaced from the first plate so that there is a gap between the first and second plates, and a lock bar within the gap and movable between a first position wherein suture may be freely passed through the gap as tensioning of the suture proceeds, and a second locking position wherein the suture is clamped in place within the gap. A tension tab is provided for securing the lock bar in its first position until tension on the suture exceeds a predetermined level. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184721 | LAPAROSCOPIC INSTRUMENT - A laparoscopic instrument includes a handle unit by which a user may hold the instrument, an elongated first tube attached to the handle unit, a second tube arranged slidable in relation to the first tube, that the second tube is provided with a thread gripping member capable of gripping suture threads, a locking member arranged to the tubes such that, when the second tube is moved in relation to the first tube, gripped suture threads are locked. The invention is characterised in that the device further includes storage elements for a number of rings, and a ring feeding member capable of, upon activation, moving the ring from the storage elements to a free position in which the suture threads run through the ring. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184722 | Implantable Film/Mesh Composite for Passage of Tissue Therebetween - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film attached to the mesh along different portions of the mesh creating at least one aperture between the mesh and the film. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184723 | TISSUE-ACQUISITION DEVICE AND METHOD - Described herein is an improved device and method for acquiring, and optionally, fastening a tissue fold. The device has an improved configuration for forming a single, two-layer tissue fold. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184724 | MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention provides a peripheral nerve growth scaffold including poly ε-caprolactone (PCL) and microgrooves on an inner surface of the scaffold, the scaffold being adapted for use in treatment of damaged peripheral nerves. The microgrooves are suitably arranged as a pattern or array and preferably comprise sloping side walls, which arrangement has been found to provide a favourably environment for nerve and Schwann cell growth and proliferation. Experimental results demonstrate directed and aligned growth, which suitably reduces the rate of formation of neuromas. Embodiments comprising a PCL-PLA blend of the sloping side wall and a groove width greater than the spacing between adjacent grooves has been found to be particularly effective for directed cell growth and proliferation. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184725 | TISSUE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS FOR VASCULAR ACCESS - Tissue management methods can include inserting a clamping device into a vessel and clamping a vessel wall via the clamping device. Tissue can be dilated about the clamping device and an anastomotic device provided to the vessel. | 2013-07-18 |
20130184726 | SURGICAL CLIP - A surgical clip is provided having two clip arms and a resiliently flexible element via which the two clip arms are connected to each other. The two clip arms each have a first free end, these first free ends being held parallel to and in contact with each other with a predetermined closing force by the resiliently flexible element when the clip is in a rest position. The clip arms are held at a second end opposite the free end on the resiliently flexible element. The clip arms have between their first and second ends sections configured to cross each other. The clip arms further have stop elements configured to complement each other. The stop elements are adapted to be brought in mutual contact when the clip is transferred from the rest position to an application position in which the free ends are spaced apart from each other. | 2013-07-18 |