31st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120197140 | Pulse Wave Detection Device and Pulse Wave Detection Method - A pulse wave detection device that includes a piezoelectric transducer acquiring the velocity pulse wave of a test subject and an information processing unit that processes the acquired velocity pulse wave and selectively detects regular velocity pulse wave data. The information processing unit acquires a differential waveform, extracts the extreme value of the velocity pulse wave, calculates the area value of a domain surrounded by the differential waveform and a reference line, compares the previous value and the current value of the extreme value with each other with respect to the velocity pulse waves chronologically adjacent to each other when the area value is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and determines that the two velocity pulse waves are regular velocity pulse wave data when a difference between the two extreme values is less than or equal to a predetermined value. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197141 | IMPLANTABLE ECHO DOPPLER FLOW SENSOR FOR MONITORING OF HEMODYNAMICS - Systems, devices and methods of monitoring blood flow velocity are disclosed herein. For example, one method of monitoring blood flow velocity includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor near the ostium in the coronary sinus; and sensing towards a portion of the aorta. A second example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor in a vein; and sensing towards an adjacent artery. A third example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor near the tricuspid valve; and sensing towards a tricuspid valve annulus. A fourth example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor right ventricular outflow tract; and sensing towards a portion of the aorta. A fifth example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor in the great cardiac vein; and sensing towards a left anterior descending artery. A sixth example method includes: locating a blood flow velocity sensor in the right atrial appendage; and sensing towards a portion of the aorta. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197142 | Method And System For Determining Vascular Changes Using Plethysmographic Signals - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to determining changes in a vasculature by analyzing changes in one or more attributes of a plethysmographic signal. According to certain embodiments, an apparatus may obtain plethysmographic signals prior to and subsequent to the administration of a vasoactive stimulus. The apparatus may include a processing unit configured to analyze and to compare attributes of the plethysmographic signals. The processing unit may correlate any changes in signal attributes to a change in a physiological condition of the vasculature (e.g., vascular tone/compliance). The apparatus may also include a display unit configured to present any changes in the vasculature as well as any alarms in response to a trigger from the processing unit. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197143 | METHOD OF ANALYSIS OF CARDIAC IMAGES - The invention relates to a method of image analysis of a cardiac image of a human subject who has experienced a myocardial infarction. The method includes delineating an area of said image corresponding to scar tissue within myocardium, from the voxel data for said area, determining at least one value indicative of the likelihood of future cardiac arrhythmia, and optionally applying to said value a prediction matrix generated from the same value for other human subjects who have had a myocardial infarction and who have subsequently experienced cardiac arryhthmia. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197144 | EXCHANGEABLE ELECTRODE AND ECG CABLE SNAP CONNECTOR - A body-worn physiological sensor assembly ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197145 | High-Resolution Magnetocardiogram Restoration for Cardiac Electric Current Localization - Magnetocardiogram (MCG) provides temporal and spatial measurements of cardiac electric activities, which permits current localization. An MCG device usually consists of a small number of magnetic sensors in a planar array. Each sensor provides a highly low-resolution 2D MCG map. Such a low-res map is insufficient for cardiac electric current localization. To create a high resolution MCG image from the sparse measurements, an algorithm based on model learning is used. The model is constructed using a large number of randomly generated high resolution MCG images based on the Biot-Savart Law. By fitting the model with the sparse measurements, high resolution MCG image are created. Next, the 2D position of the electric current is localized by finding the peak in the tangential components of the high resolution MCG images. Finally, the 2D current localization is refined by a non-linear optimization algorithm, which simultaneously recovers the depth of the electric current from the sensor and its magnitude and orientation. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197146 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MONITORING DEVICES FOR MANAGING HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS - Methods, systems, and monitoring devices for managing hemodynamic parameters are disclosed. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197147 | Methods and Devices for Accurately Classifying Cardiac Activity - Methods, systems, and devices for signal analysis in an implanted cardiac monitoring and treatment device such as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. In illustrative examples, captured data including detected events is analyzed to identify likely overdetection of cardiac events. In some illustrative examples, when overdetection is identified, data may be modified to correct for overdetection, to reduce the impact of overdetection, or to ignore overdetected data. New methods for organizing the use of morphology and rate analysis in an overall architecture for rhythm classification and cardiac signal analysis are also discussed. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197148 | HEART RATE VARIABILITY SENSOR - A system for measuring heart rate variability (HRV) comprising 3 sub-systems: a data collection sub-system, a data analysis sub-system, and an output sub-system. A patient is connected to a heart monitoring device such as an ECG and the data collection sub-system records the patients heart beats, and an ECG chart is produced from which the patient's HRV value is derived by the data analysis sub-system. The present invention obtains the HRV value through calculation of a new parameter called relative density (RD). In accordance with the inventive method, data points are generated from the peak interval data of measured heart beats and the HRV relative density parameter (RD) is calculated by correlation between two subsets of data points. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197149 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING AMONG CARDIAC ISCHEMIA, HYPOGLYCEMIA AND HYPERGLYCEMIA USING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques are described for detecting ischemia, hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia based on intracardiac electrogram (IEGM) signals. Ischemia is detected based on a shortening of the interval between the QRS complex and the end of a T-wave (QTmax), alone or in combination with a change in ST segment elevation. Alternatively, ischemia is detected based on a change in ST segment elevation combined with minimal change in the interval between the QRS complex and the end of the T-wave (QTend). Hypoglycemia is detected based on a change in ST segment elevation along with a lengthening of either QTmax or QTend. Hyperglycemia is detected based on a change in ST segment elevation along with minimal change in QTmax and in QTend. By exploiting QTmax and QTend in combination with ST segment elevation, changes in ST segment elevation caused by hypo/hyperglycemia can be properly distinguished from changes caused by ischemia. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197150 | EXTERNAL CARDIAC MONITOR - An external physiological monitor continuously senses and monitors cardiac function of a patient to allow detection of cardiac events and the recording of data and signals pre- and post-event. The monitor is connected to and suspended on the patient's body solely by the electrode assembly. Stored diagnostic data may be uplinked and evaluated by the patient's physician utilizing a programmer via a two-way telemetry link. An external patient activator may optionally allow the patient, or other care provider to manually activate the recording of diagnostic data. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197151 | USE OF PERIODICITY IN MEDICAL DATA ANALYSIS - A patient management system is described that includes an implantable device for collecting one or more physiological parameter values and associated timestamps indicating the time at which the value is collected. The system is then configured to determine the periodic variation, if any, of a particular physiological parameter and use that periodicity in assessing changes in the parameter values over time. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197152 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EEG ARTIFACT CORRECTION IN COMBINED EEG AND FUNCTIONAL MRI RECORDING - Artifacts are removed from EEG signals by segmenting EEG data that are continuously recorded during an MR scan with respect to a time period based on the MR scan, thereby obtaining n temporally consecutive segments of EEG data. For each segment j of the n segments, it is determined whether movement is detected when the segment j is recorded. In the case of no movement, the segment j is selected for a template k. In case movement is detected, EEG data of segments of the n temporally consecutive segments which have been selected for the template k are averaged, thereby obtaining the template k, the template k is subtracted from the EEG data of the segments, k is incremented, and the segment j is selected for the template k. In case no movement is detected and j=n, the segment j is selected for the template k and EEG data of segments of the n temporally consecutive segments which have been selected for the template k are averaged, thereby obtaining the template k, and the template k is subtracted from the EEG data of the segments. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197153 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING COMPLEX AUDITORY BRAINSTEM RESPONSE - Certain examples provide a method of collecting and analyzing complex auditory brainstem response. The example method includes presenting at least one complex auditory stimulus to a subject and acquiring the subject's complex auditory brainstem response. The example method includes averaging complex auditory brainstem responses from the subject in at least one of a time domain and a frequency domain to form a collected response. The example method includes analyzing the collected response using a signal processor to process the collected response to provide a processed output and to adapt the response for comparison to the at least one complex auditory stimulus. The example method includes performing statistical computations on the processed output to generate visual and data feedback for a user. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197154 | DEVICE FOR SENSITIVITY TESTING - Devices and methods for sensitivity testing are provided. Disclosed devices include a flexible catheter body having a distal end and a proximal end, a peltier element, a contact element located at or near the distal end of the catheter body that can be heated or cooled by applying a voltage to the peltier element, and a contact sensor for detecting contact between a contact surface of said contact element and tissue to be tested. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197155 | Implantable Capacitive Pressure Sensor Apparatus and Methods Regarding Same - An implantable capacitive pressure sensor apparatus and method for making such an apparatus includes a first pressure sensor portion and a second pressure sensor portion. The first pressure sensor portion includes a diaphragm electrode connectable to ground (e.g., the diaphragm electrode being positioned in close proximity to the body when implanted therein such that the diaphragm electrode is deformable in response to pressure applied thereto by the body). The second pressure sensor portion includes a signal electrode (e.g., wherein the first pressure sensor portion and the second pressure sensor portion are coupled such that a gap is provided between the diaphragm electrode and the signal electrode) and an insulator material. The signal electrode is provided on and in direct contact with the insulator material to electrically isolate the signal electrode such that parasitic capacitance effects on the signal electrode are reduced. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197156 | Sampling Apparatus for Taking a Number of Samples - An apparatus for taking tissue samples in the treatment of humans or animals includes a telescope, a maneuvering cable which extends through the telescope, and a biopsy tool at an end of the maneuvering cable, the biopsy tool including a turnable cylinder which is perforated for collecting samples and has walls that define a receptacle and a lid which closes over the receptacle. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197157 | Distal Tip Configurations for Biopsy with EUS FNA - A biopsy device includes a needle extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough and a stylet extending through the channel of the needle and including a coil at a distal end thereof such that rotation of the stylet relative to the needle moves the coil from a closed configuration in the channel to a tissue collecting configuration in which the coil extends distally past the distal end of the needle to be inserted into a target tissue. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197158 | Handheld analysis device - A handheld medical device for body fluid analysis such as to measure an analyte concentration, for example glucose, in a body fluid such as blood or interstitial fluid by a patient or caregiver. The device comprises a mechanical assembly having a transport unit for consumable analytical elements, a display unit, a sensor for analyzing a body fluid sample obtained by a lancet prick, a memory for storing a series of measurement results, a first actuating element, the actuation of which transfers the device into a first active state, activates the mechanical assembly and prepares a measurement. In the first active state, a measurement is started by the actuation of one of the actuating elements, and a second actuating element, the actuation of which transfers the device into a second active state. The display unit is switched on by the actuation of the second actuating element, without activating the mechanical assembly. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197159 | GUIDEWIRE - A guidewire includes a core shaft, and a coiled body wound around the outer circumferential surface of the core shaft. A bulged portion is provided at the tip portion of the core shaft. The front end of the coiled body is bonded to the front end of the core shaft with a bonding portion. The bonding portion is provided to enclose the bulged portion provided at the tip portion of the core shaft. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197160 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND/OR INFLUENCING POSTURE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197161 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197162 | Sensor-Based Health Monitoring System - Implementations for sensor-based health monitoring systems are generally disclosed. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197163 | PATTERNED CONTROL OF ULTRASOUND FOR NEUROMODULATION - Disclosed are methods and devices for ultrasound-mediated non-invasive deep brain neuromodulation impacting one or a plurality of points in a neural circuit using patterned inputs. These are applicable whether the ultrasound beams intersect at the targets or not. Depending on the application, this can produce short-term effects (as in the treatment of post-surgical pain) or long-term effects in terms of Long-Term Potentiation (LTP) or Long-Term Depression (LTD) to treat indications such as neurologic and psychiatric conditions. The ultrasound transducers are used with control of frequency, firing pattern, and intensity to produce up-regulation or down-regulation. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197164 | ULTRASOUND COUPLANT - The invention relates to the field of absorbent, self-coalescing materials, in particular hydratable polymeric materials, such as cartboxyrmethylchitosan, for use as ultrasound couplants. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197165 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A THERAPEUTIC DEVICE - An apparatus for ultrasonically treating an injury in conjunction with an orthopaedic cast is disclosed. The apparatus includes a portable self-contained main operating unit, a support fixture, an ultrasonic transducer treatment head module, and casting material for attaching the support fixture to the orthopaedic cast. The support fixture is configured and adapted for attachment to the orthopaedic cast adjacent an external site corresponding to an internal injury remote from the main operating unit. The support fixture has a body and at least one mesh projection extending from the body. The ultrasonic transducer treatment head module is operatively connected to the main operating unit and detachably engaged with the body of the support fixture. At least a portion of the casting material impregnates the mesh projection to attach the support fixture to the cast. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197166 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO MODULATE THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH ULTRASOUND - In some embodiments, sympathetic nerves surrounding arteries or leading to organs are targeted with energy sources to correct or modulate physiologic processes. In some embodiments, different types of energy sources are utilized singly or combined with one another. In some embodiments, bioactive agents or devices activated by the energy sources are delivered to the region of interest and the energy is enhanced by such agents. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197167 | HIP ORTHOSIS, METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE DISLOCATION OF A HIP AND USE OF A HIP ORTHOSIS - A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197168 | PELVIC ORTHOSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pelvic orthosis systems and methods are disclosed. An orthosis system comprises a frame for supporting the orthosis system, a hip brace adapted to secured to a hip of a user, and a plurality of elastic members extending from the hip brace to the frame. An orthosis method comprises securing a user to an orthosis system having a frame, a hip brace, and a plurality of elastic members extending from the hip brace to the frame, and enabling the user to walk while secured to the orthosis system. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197169 | Finger Support System - A finger support system comprising a wedge shaped finger support member, narrow at one end and wider at another end, with concave sides to form fit the finger support member between an injured and an adjacent finger, the finger support member being taped or otherwise removable attached between the injured and adjacent fingers with the narrow end fitting snugly at the juncture of the two fingers and the wider end separating the fingers, and extending past the middle knuckle but not to the knuckle near the finger tips so that, when the finger support member is taped in place, the hand will have greater use in basketball or other ball-handling sports. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197170 | KNEE BRACE - A knee brace includes a sleeve; and a plurality of flaps including a first lateral flap coupled to a first side of the sleeve and configured to extend toward a center of the sleeve; a second lateral flap coupled to a second side of the sleeve substantially opposite to the first side and configured to extend toward a center of the sleeve and overlap with the first transverse flap; a first transverse flap and a second transverse flap coupled to a rear side of the sleeve and configured to wrap around the first side and the second side of the sleeve, respectively, and overlap the first and second lateral flaps. Additionally, the knee brace may include a lower flap as an anterior cruciate ligament support and first and second transverse straps configured to extend over the plurality of flaps. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197171 | FOOT CORRECTION DEVICE - A foot correction device to aid and improve the step pressure points in a humans foot, wherein the device comprises a first element containing a plurality of separating means, wherein said first element is connected to a second element comprising fixing and adjusting means of said foot correction device to the user's foot, having said second element a plurality of backing supplements. A method to reeducate the global posture of a human's foot using a foot correction device, the method comprises the steps of inserting the toes between the gaps defined in the separating means; sliding the device until the separating means tops with the toe's joints; adjusting the separating means using the adjustable means; proceeding with the adjustment by means of the fixing and adjusting means of the second element and optionally performing several specific routines | 2012-08-02 |
20120197172 | NAIL CORRECTING DEVICE AND MEDICAL SET FOR NAIL CORRECTION - A device includes: a cylindrical body formed of an elastic material; and a slit formed along a longitudinal direction of the cylindrical body from one end to an opposite end of the cylindrical body, a distal end of a nail being inserted to be held in the slit. The cylindrical body includes: plural pairs of holding teeth plurally divided in the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical body by dividing grooves formed from the slit along a circumferential direction of the cylindrical body such that the holding teeth of each pair are opposed to each other across the slit to hold the distal end of the nail; and coupling pieces configured to couple adjacent ones of the holding teeth on an opposite side of the slit. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197173 | WOUND DRESSING PACKAGE AND APPLICATOR - A wound dressing package encloses an adhesive dressing, which has a contact surface and an opposed shielding surface. The contact surface of the adhesive dressing includes a treatment surface and an adhesive surface. The package includes a flexible carrier, which has an inner surface that faces the shielding surface of the adhesive dressing; and a protective cover, which has an inward surface that faces the contact surface of the adhesive dressing. The protective cover is attached to the flexible carrier to enclose the adhesive dressing. The protective cover is stiffer than the flexible carrier, and is configured to split apart adjacent the treatment surface when the wound dressing package is bent with the protective cover in tension. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197174 | Metabolic Detoxification System and Method - An extracorporeal filtration and detoxification system and method generally comprise separating ultrafiltrate from cellular components of blood, treating the ultrafiltrate independently of the cellular components in a recirculation circuit, recombining treated ultrafiltrate and the cellular components, and returning whole blood to the patient. A recirculation circuit generally comprises an active cartridge including active cells operative to effectuate a selected treatment; in some embodiments, the active cells are the C3A cell line. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197175 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR RELIEVING PRESSURE IN AN ORGAN - The invention generally relates to shunts in which at least a portion of the body includes a drug. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197176 | INTRAOCULAR IMPLANTS AND METHODS AND KITS THEREFOR - Devices, methods and kits are described for reducing intraocular pressure. The devices include a support that is implantable within Schlemm's canal and maintains the patency of the canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The devices utilize the natural drainage process of the eye and can be implanted with minimal trauma to the eye. Kits include a support and an introducer for implanting the support within Schlemm's canal. Methods include implanting a support within Schlemm's canal, wherein the support is capable of maintaining the patency of the canal without substantial interference with transmural fluid flow across the canal. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197177 | ADJUSTMENT FOR HYDROCEPHALUS SHUNT VALVE - An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve seat and a valve member movable with respect to the valve seat. An adjustment circuit assembly includes a resistive element that is coupled to the valve member and operable to position the valve member relative to the valve seat so as to alter the pressure setting in response to a current applied to the resistive element. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197178 | READING AND ADJUSTING TOOL FOR HYDROCEPHALUS SHUNT VALVE - A reading and adjustment tool for use with a valve having a pressure or flow setting adjustable to a plurality of pressure or flow settings is disclosed. The tool includes a signal generator and an excitation coil coupled to the signal generator. The signal generator includes an adjustment interface configured to generate an adjustment signal to adjust the pressure or flow setting and a reading interface to generate a reading signal to read the pressure or flow setting of the valve. At least one excitation coil is connected to the signal generator and configured to generate an oscillating electromagnetic field based on one of the adjustment signal and reading signal. A sense coil can include two portions positioned on either side of the at least one excitation coil to determine the pressure or flow setting of the valve. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197179 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICES AND METHODS COMPRISING OPTIONALLY SUBSTITUTED TERPHENYL AND QUATERPHENYL COMPOUNDS - Methods and devices related to the treatment of diseases using phototherapy are described. Some embodiments provide an organic light-emitting diode device, such as a light-emitting device for phototherapy, comprising Ring system 1, Ring system 2, Ring system 3, or Ring system 4. Methods of treating disease with phototherapy are also described. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197180 | Drug Delivery from Electroactive Molecularly Imprinted Polymer - A device delivers a chemical or biological agent, the device comprises an imprint molecule (IM) to be delivered by the device; an electroactive molecularly imprinted polymer (EMIP) imprinted with the imprint molecule, the EMIP having a plurality of binding sites capable of binding the imprint; and an electric potential producing member (EPM), the EPM being capable of producing an electric potential between the EPM and the EMIP; whereby when the EMIP has a predetermined density of imprint molecule bound at the binding sites, and whereby when a sufficient potential is produced between the EPM and the EMIP, the imprint molecule is released from the binding site and thereby delivered by the device. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197181 | Device for inoculating a veterinary product into a poultry bird's wing - The invention pertains to a device for inoculating at least one veterinary product into at least one poultry bird, said inoculating having to be performed on the wing-web membrane situated in the front part of the wing and extending between the radius and the humerus of the wing, characterized in that the device comprises:
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20120197182 | Robotic Surgical Systems With Fluid Flow Control For Irrigation, Aspiration, and Blowing - In one embodiment of the invention, a robotic surgical system is provided including a master control console and a surgical manipulator. The master control console generates control signals to cause one or more fluids to flow into or out of a surgical site. The surgical manipulator is coupled to the console to receive the control signals and includes at least one robotic arm and a surgical instrument coupled thereto. The surgical manipulator controls the surgical instrument in response to the control signals to control the flow of the one or more fluids into or out of the surgical site. The surgical instrument has a first robotically controlled valve that is responsive to the surgical manipulator and a hollow tube having a first end coupled to the first robotically controlled valve with an opening at a second end to direct the flow of one or more fluids. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197183 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING FILTERING METHOD FOR DETERMINING THERAPY PRESCRIPTIONS - A peritoneal dialysis system includes a logic implementer configured to: (i) generate a number of peritoneal dialysis therapy regimens that meet at least one therapy target input; (ii) accept a filter input; and (iii) filter the generated therapy regimens according to the filter input to refine the number of therapy regimens available for selection. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197184 | MEDICINAL SOLUTION INJECTION DEVICE AND MEDICINAL SOLUTION INJECTION METHOD - A medicinal solution injection apparatus | 2012-08-02 |
20120197185 | Electromechanical system for IV control - We describe electromechanical systems for IV control. Based on dripping speed measurement by video processing technique, we adjust the position of the presser to press the dripping tube to the appropriate position to control the dripping speed. To do this mechanically, the processing unit issues commands to a stepper motor to control its rotation, and either a leadscrew or its variants, or a cam, is used to translate motor's rotation into presser's linear motion. When the processing unit detects that the dripping is finished, the device will also cut the dripping off immediately with the presser. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197186 | DISPOSABLE INJECTOR COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE DRAW HOOK AND A SLIDING WEDGE-TYPE GEAR FOR UNLOCKING A LOCKING ELEMENT - A disposable injector with a housing ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197187 | BREAST PUMP SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides for a hands-free battery operated breast pump system having a battery operated breast pump, tubing, connector pieces, flask-type storage containers, funnels, a stretch bra and a vest with pockets. The vest provides covers the mother and baby sufficiently to provide privacy during a breastmilk expressing process such that the breast is not outwardly exposed, while also allowing the mother to perform other tasks unhindered while expressing breastmilk for storage. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197188 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DRUG MODELING AND DISPLAYING DRUG MODELS - Drug delivery models, displays, and systems may be configured to provide a clinician with readily intuitive information about the effects of one or more drugs on a subject. Interactive features may be included to provide a subject-specific model of the expected or predicted effects of one or more drugs on the subject. Additionally, interactive features that effect drug delivery to the subject may also be included. Drug delivery models, displays, and systems may be used in teaching, in advance of treatment, during treatment, or following treatment. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197189 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AUTONOMOUSLY CONTRACTING CARDIAC MUSCLE CELLS FROM ADULT STEM CELLS, IN PARTICULAR HUMAN ADULT STEM CELLS - A method for producing autonomously contractile heart muscle cells by cultivating and differentiating stem cells obtained from differentiated exocrine gland tissue of an organism is described. Various uses of the heart muscle cells, in particular in regenerative medicine, are also described. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197190 | MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING RELEASABLE COUPLING - This invention is directed to a medical device with a handle and a catheter. The handle can include a body having a proximal end and a distal end, an actuator moveably coupled to the body, and a handle control member coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator can be configured to move relative to the body to move the handle control member. The catheter can include a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the body can be configured for releasable coupling. The catheter can also include a steering section located along the shaft and a catheter control member coupled to the steering section. A securing member may move relative to at least one of the handle and the catheter to releasably couple the handle control member to the catheter control member. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197191 | ENTERAL FEEDING TUBE AND HOUSING - An enteral feeding tube provides a conduit for the flow of liquid nutritional material. Most of the enteral feeding tube that is external to the patient is generally horizontal when the device is positioned in a stoma of a user lying in a prostrate position. A housing surrounds the horizontal portion enteral feeding tube, provides a low profile, aids in holding the enteral feeding tube in place, and protects the enteral feeding tube. The bottom surface of the housing comprises a resilient material that contacts the skin of the patient. The enteral feeding tube comprises a balloon that is positioned in the stomach to retain the device in the stomach. An air conduit extends generally vertically from an upper portion of the housing and through the enteral feeding tube to communicate with the balloon. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197192 | Inflatable Retention System for Enteral Feeding Device - An inflatable retention system for an enteral feeding tube having a base deployed outside the human body and an indwelling retainer which is deployed within a lumen or cavity of the body by insertion through a stoma from outside the body. The retention system includes a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, an external tube diameter, and tube walls defining a feeding lumen and an inflation lumen. The retention system also includes an inflatable balloon located at a distal end of the tube in fluid communication with the inflation lumen, the balloon having thin, flexible walls, a predetermined spheroid shape, and a volume at which a fluid in the balloon is under no pressure such that upon inflation with a fluid to pressurize fluid in the balloon, the balloon assumes a stable spheroid shape and exhibits a substantially linear pressure versus volume curve. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197193 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN BODY LUMENS - Apparatus and methods are provided for delivering fluid into a body lumen during a medical procedure. A distal end of an apparatus may be introduced into a body lumen, and a valve on the distal end may be opened to deliver fluid through a first lumen into the body lumen, e.g., contrast and/or other diagnostic or therapeutic agents. The valve may be closed, and a procedure may be performed within the body lumen, e.g., using a treatment element carried on the distal end. For example, the treatment element may include a balloon that may be inflated when fluid is delivered through the first lumen with the valve closed. Optionally, a prosthesis, energy source, drug platform, and the like may be carried by the balloon for treating the body lumen. In various embodiments, the valve may be located proximal or distal to the treatment element. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197194 | Folding balloon catheter - A catheter assembly including a tubular assembly consisting of an inner tubular member slidably received within an outer tubular member such that a distal end portion of the inner tubular member extends distally from a distal end of the outer tubular member. The catheter assembly further includes a balloon member having first and second end regions wherein a first end region is attached to the distal end portion of the inner tubular member and the second end region is attached to the distal end portion of the outer tubular member. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197195 | Drug Delivery Device - A drug delivery device ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197196 | EXCHANGING INFORMATION BETWEEN DEVICES IN A MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT - A medical device including an operation determiner for determining operations to be performed by the medical device in response to a gesture of the device with respect to the medical device, and an operation data accessor for accessing operation data for the operation performed by the medical device. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197197 | DISPOSABLE DISPENSER FOR PATIENT INFUSION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods and systems associated with a disposable dispenser ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197198 | APPARATUSES FOR BILATERAL RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for bilateral renal neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field, via a stimulation electric field, via localized drug delivery, via high frequency ultrasound, via thermal techniques, etc. Such neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such neuromodulation is performed in a bilateral fashion. Bilateral renal neuromodulation may provide enhanced therapeutic effect in some patients as compared to renal neuromodulation performed unilaterally, i.e., as compared to renal neuromodulation performed on neural tissue innervating a single kidney. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197199 | DETACHABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A reservoir for use in a wearable infusion device includes a substantially rigid base having a perimeter, a substantially rigid top having a perimeter, and a flexible rolling diaphragm between the base and the top. The diaphragm has an outer perimeter sealed along the perimeter of the base and an inner perimeter sealed along the perimeter of the top. The diaphragm is arranged to dispose the top and the base immediately adjacent each other when the reservoir is empty and to dispose the top and the base in spaced apart relation when the reservoir is full. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197200 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND INSERTION DEVICE WITH REDUCED BLOOD SPATTER - An venous access catheter is combined with a needle, guidewire, and actuator where the needle is disposed coaxially over the guidewire and the catheter is disposed coaxially over the needle. A hub at a proximal end of the access catheter includes a wiping element to clean blood from the needle and guidewire as they are removed and a side port to allow connection of fluids after the access catheter is placed. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197201 | INDWELLING NEEDLE AND INDWELLING NEEDLE ASSEMBLY - A indwelling needle includes an outer needle, an outer needle hub with a flow path communicating with the inside of the outer needle and configured to connect a connector to the flow path, and a valve mechanism which opens and closes the flow path. The valve mechanism includes a valve element in the middle of the flow path having an openable/closable opening/closing section and an operation member having a side hole and configured to open and close the opening/closing section. The valve mechanism is positionable in a state in which the operation member penetrates through the opening/closing section to protrude therefrom and the side hole is located closer to the front end side than the opening/closing section. When infusion liquid is supplied in this state, the liquid flows to the flow path through the side hole and the dead space within the flow path is filled with the infusion liquid. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197202 | UNIVERSAL CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A universal device for securing a catheter on a patient includes a base which optionally has one or more locating elements for positioning or securing a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes. The base optionally includes a recessed or flat receiving area defined by locating elements arranged to hold or receive a catheter or catheter fitting. Additional locating elements may be positioned elsewhere for receiving or holding a flange or wing of a catheter fitting. A cover is removably or permanently connected to the base and may optionally have one or more top openings for receiving tabs or extensions of a catheter fitting. The cover may optionally include one or more capture ridges for restraining a catheter or catheter fitting of various shapes or sizes on the base or on the retention plate. The cover may also include one or more tabs or contact bars. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197203 | BODY LINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A body line management system, including methods and apparatuses for a patient dressing which includes retention wheels, about which IV, catheter, monitoring lines, biofeedback lines, or similar lines can be wrapped to secure the lines from unintentional disruption or dislodgment while permitting a practitioner to check the line as necessary. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197204 | SNAP-SEAL STERILE INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER-DRESSING SYSTEM - Devices and methods are provided for inserting a sterile catheter, and for maintaining a sterilely sealed catheter and catheter insertion site over time. In one embodiment, a four-part integrated system is provided that includes (1) a novel vascular catheter with integrated uniform diameter mounting, capping, and needle safety procurement features, (2) a novel vascular catheter dressing designed to specifically mate with and seal to this vascular catheter to achieve a sterile seal both at the catheter-skin insertion site and the catheter-dressing exit site, (3) a hub protection and sterilizing apparatus that serves to stabilize, protect, and sterilize the working end of the catheter hub as it protrudes from the sterile dressing, and that also helps to improve the ergonomics of the catheter-dressing complex in order to avoid snagging on clothing etc., and (4) a whole dressing accessory secondary cover and securement device. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197205 | UNIVERSAL STABILIZATION DEVICE - A universal catheter stabilization system includes a medical article integrated with a securement device. The medical article can comprise one or more of a male luer adapter, a female luer adapter, an integrated extension set, and an integrated mechanical valve. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197206 | ADHESIVE DRESSING WITH RESEALABLE COVER - A dressing assembly is provided including a cover overlying an inner cavity, spacing portions of the cover away from skin adjacent where the cover is coupled to the skin The cover includes a side wall extending up from a footing surface adapted to be placed adjacent the skin The side wall extends up to a top wall overlying the cavity. A door is provided in the cover through which the inner cavity can be accessed. The door can be sealingly closed and opened to selectively provide access to the cavity or to be closed and maintain a sanitary environment within the cavity. An adhesive membrane is provided adjacent the skin and beneath the footing surface with the adhesive membrane defining a floor of the cavity. A transcutaneous medical device can have portions thereof housed within the cavity where the cover protects it and keeps it sanitary. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197207 | INDICATION MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMATIC APPLICATOR, PARTICULARLY FOR INSULIN - The present disclosure concerns an indication mechanism for an automatic applicator, particularly for insulin or other liquid preparations, particularly for multiple injection administration of set doses of a medicine from an exchangeable container, for example for the self-application of insulin by diabetes patients. An indication mechanism for an automatic applicator, having an assembly of at least two barrels movably coupled to each other has an indication barrel mounted on the driving barrel contains only marking on its external surface and is co-axially connected to the pull-push control nut. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197208 | Cap for a Portable Medical Delivery Device and Such a Medical Delivery Device - Cap for a portable medical delivery device having an axial direction defining a first end and a second end of the cap comprising an opening ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197209 | RELATED TO AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device comprises a syringe extendible against a spring bias from a retracted position in a housing to a projecting injecting position. A spring biased plunger has collapsible elbows which, when the plunger is released, initially engage the end of the syringe to drive it to the projecting position, whereupon arresting of the syringe movement causes the elbows to collapse inside the syringe to allow the plunger to engage and drive the bung. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197210 | Cannula Assembly for Co-Delivery of Medicaments - A cannula assembly ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197211 | MEDICINE DISPENSER HAVING A THREADED PLUNGER - A medicine dispenser includes a barrel to store medicine, a slidable shuttle disposed in the barrel, a threaded shaft including a threaded outer surface and a trench formed along the threaded outer surface, and a threaded cap connected to the barrel and including an opening through which the threaded shaft is threaded into, and a feedback member protruding inside the opening, wherein the threaded shaft pushes the slidable shuttle to dispense the medicine out of the barrel and the feedback member interlocks into the trench according to a rotation of the threaded shaft. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197212 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND USE OF A ROTATABLE ROLL IN A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug delivery device is provided which comprises a housing, a dispensing end for dispensing a drug from the drug delivery device, a flexible container for holding the drug, the flexible container comprising an outlet, the outlet being connected to the dispensing end, and a squeezing member for squeezing the flexible container, wherein, for dispensing a dose of the drug from the drug delivery device, the squeezing member and the flexible container are axially displaceable relative to one another, the squeezing member rotating with respect to the housing during the relative axial displacement and squeezing the flexible container, thereby urging the dose of the drug from the container through the outlet. Furthermore, using a rotatable roll in a drug delivery device is described. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197213 | INJECTION DEVICE COMPRISING SEVERAL COUPLING MECHANISMS - An injection device including a drive unit, a delivery unit, a dosing unit, a trigger for triggering an injection, a first coupling mechanism between the drive unit and the delivery unit, and a second coupling mechanism between the dosing unit and the drive unit, wherein the drive unit is tensioned by a rotation of the dosing unit and when the drive unit is tensioned the first coupling mechanism is disengaged and the second coupling mechanism is engaged, and wherein when an injection is triggered first the first coupling mechanism is engaged and then the second coupling mechanism is disengaged. In some embodiments, the device may include a third coupling mechanism which only releases the delivery unit after the engagement and disengagement which follow a triggering. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197214 | PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKADE DEVICE - A continuous nerve block apparatus comprising: (a) a hollow needle including a conduit extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end being beveled between ten and fifty degrees; and, (b) a connector operatively coupled to the hollow needle, the connector including at least a first through passage in fluid communication with the conduit of the hollow needle, the connector including a first orifice allowing fluid communication from an exterior of the connector to the first through passage, the connector also including at least one valve. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197215 | Apparatus and Method for Phacoemulsification - A phacoemulsification needle having a hollow passageway terminates in a straight needle tip having a rectangular cross-sectional shape larger than the cross-sectional shape of the needle passageway. The tip is formed off-axis from the passageway, allowing the needle tip to move eccentrically when the needle is subjected to torsional or longitudinal vibratory motion. The inner and outer surfaces of the needle tip are roughened, as by sandblasting, to enhance the cutting effect of the tip when used with a non-longitudinal handpiece. The lip of each needle tip is polished to a high degree of smoothness and the edges of the tip are rounded to lessen the incidence of snags or cuts. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197216 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECONSTITUTING A PHARMACEUTICAL AND PREPARING THE RECONSTITUTED PHARMACEUTICAL FOR TRANSIENT APPLICATION - An apparatus and method for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in at least one absorbent pad. The absorbent pads may come in multiple shapes and or/sizes. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197217 | PUNCTAL PLUGS WITH DIRECTIONAL RELEASE - Disclosed are lacrimal inserts and their method of use for delivery of medication to the eye. The plug includes a body portion sized to pass through a lacrimal punctum and be positioned within a lacrimal canaliculus of the eyelid and includes means for directional release of medication into the lacrimal fluid. The plug may contain a core, or reservoir, at least partially within the body portion comprising a therapeutic agent that is configured to controlled release into the eye. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197218 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECONSTITUTING A PHARMACEUTICAL AND PEPARING THE RECONSTITUTED PHARMACEUTICAL FOR TRANSIENT APPLICATION - An apparatus and method for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in at least one absorbent pad. The absorbent pads may come in multiple shapes and or/sizes. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197219 | Ergonomic Hand-Operable Fluid-Dispensing Device - A hand-operable system for ejecting a fluid composition into an eye, the system comprises: (1) a container having a container opening and containing the fluid composition; (2) a double-acting pump mechanism securely disposed over the container opening; and (3) an actuator that is disposed over, and extends radially outward from, said pump mechanism, for actuating the pump mechanism by applying a force thereon, wherein said pump mechanism comprises a passage for said fluid composition, and said passage is positively sealed off when the application of said force is discontinued. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197220 | GAS DISPENSING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL USE - A gas dispensing device for medical use includes a hollow bag and an inlet hose, or further includes a support member. The bag has a room defined therein and includes a dispensing wall. Multiple holes are defined through the dispensing wall and communicate with the room. The inlet hose is inserted into the room of the hollow bag and the hollow bag is supported by the support member. The device provides gas to the wounded area of patients. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197221 | TRANSEPIDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM CONTAINING RIVASTIGMINE - Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing rivastigmine. Specifically, disclosed is a transepidermal drug delivery system including a rivastigmine-containing drug layer and a supporter adhered to one surface of the drug layer to support the drug layer, wherein the drug layer contains 10 to 40 parts by weight of a rubber, 20 to 80 parts by weight of a rosin ester resin and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an acrylic adhesive and the drug layer has a thickness of 40 μm to 100 μm. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197222 | Medical Device Inserters and Processes of Inserting and Using Medical Devices - An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197223 | FLUID MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH FLUID TRANSPORT ELEMENT FOR USE WITHIN A BODY - A fluid management device for use in a mammalian body has at least one fluid transport element capable of interfacing with a mammalian body element to provide a substantially uninterrupted fluid conduit. The fluid conduit provides a fluid path between at least one fluid transport element and the storage element. A distal portion of the at least one fluid transport element is capable of extending away from the fluid storage element. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197224 | GARMENT WITH MOISTURE TRIGGERED ALARM - A garment for incontinent children or adults is provided. The garment comprises a detection unit that has a moisture sensor for sensing excreta or bodily fluids, a response means or producing a response signal in response to excreta being sensed by the sensor means; and a transmitter means for transmitting a trigger signal in response to the response signal. The garment also comprises a receiver unit having a receiver for receiving said trigger signal and alert means for generating an alert signal in response to receipt of said trigger signal. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197225 | Breathable and Liquid Impermeable Web and Method of Making the Web - A method is disclosed for modifying the physical characteristics of a web which involves passing the web between at least one pair of interengaged rolls to incrementally stretch the web, and then withdrawing the incrementally stretched web from between the rolls under tension. A web modified according to the disclosed method has desirable breathability and liquid impermeability, as well as extensibility and a soft, cloth-like textured surface. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197226 | ABSORPTIVE ARTICLE - An absorptive article | 2012-08-02 |
20120197227 | Stretch Laminate, Method of Making, And Absorbent Article - A stretch laminate includes a first layer including an elastomer film, the first layer having a surface, and a second layer including a nonwoven material, the second layer having a basis weight of less than about 25 gsm and a surface that is attached to the surface of the first layer. The elastomer film has a strength of an engineering tensile strength, at an engineering strain rate of about 600/s, of at least one of about greater than about 14 MPa for a plain specimen or about greater than about 7 MPa for a notched specimen. A method of making the stretch laminate and an absorbent article having at least one region defined by the stretch laminate are also provided. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197228 | URINE ABSORBING ARTICLE - A urine receiving pad | 2012-08-02 |
20120197229 | SACRAL WOUND DRESSING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WOUND THERAPY DEVICE - A sacral wound therapy device which includes a backing material having an outer surface that is wipeable. A method of manufacturing a wound therapy device wherein a portion of a release liner remains on the backing material throughout at least a portion of the manufacturing process. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197230 | SANITARY PRODUCT - A sanitary product for use by women for the absorption of menstrual fluid has a plug and a pad joined by a sheath. The plug is substantially cylindrical so that it fits comfortably in a vaginal cavity. The pad remains outside the vaginal cavity, but has an absorbent layer on an inward side proximal to the plug and a liquid impermeable layer on an outward side. The sheath includes a tube of absorbent material for drawing excess menstrual fluid from the plug to the pad and has a layer of liquid impermeable material on its inside surface. It extends from an outward end of the plug, proximal to the pad, both to and through the pad. In use, a wearer can insert a finger into the sheath from the outward side of the pad to assist with insertion of the plug into the vaginal cavity. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197231 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH CHEMICAL SENSOR AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device with a pulse generator and a chemical sensor in communication with the pulse generator, the chemical sensor configured to detect an ion concentration in a bodily fluid. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for providing cardiac arrhythmia therapy to a patient including sensing a physiological concentration of an analyte, communicating data regarding the physiological concentration of the analyte to an implanted pulse generator, and delivering therapy to the patient based in part on the physiological concentration of the ion. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for monitoring diuretic therapy. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for controlling delivery of an active agent into a human body. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197232 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR AUTOFLUSH SYRINGES - Described herein are syringe devices, systems and methods. In general, the syringe may include a first chamber and a cartridge movable within the first chamber. The cartridge may include a cartridge chamber and a valve in fluid communication with the cartridge chamber and the first chamber and having an open configuration and a closed configuration. The valve may allow movement of a liquid out of the cartridge chamber while in a open configuration. The cartridge may also include a second end, movable within the cartridge chamber, and a locking mechanism having a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, the locking mechanism preventing movement of the second end within the cartridge chamber while in the locked configuration. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197233 | Injection Arrangement - The invention relates to a pump unit ( | 2012-08-02 |
20120197234 | DELIVERY METHODS FOR A BIOLOGICAL PACEMAKER MINIMIZING SOURCE-SINK MISMATCH - The present invention includes methods, systems, devices, and apparatus relating to minimizing source-sink mismatch associated with the application of a biological pacemaker in cardiac tissue. Stable and robust pacemaker activity is achieved by the application of the biological pacemaker at more than one site, in a linear pattern. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197235 | METHODS FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - The present invention relates to methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), alleviating a negative OSA symptom, reducing snoring, or improving quality of life in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising pyridostigmine before sleep. Also provided are related medicaments as well as methods for preparing the medicaments. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197236 | Catheter Assembly And Method - A catheter assembly includes a wire guide having a helical outer wire and a non-helical core wire slidable within the outer wire between an advanced position and a retracted position. The outer wire includes a steering tip having a medium stiffness and a bending bias, and the core wire includes a higher stiffness and a straightening bias. The assembly further includes a catheter slidable over the outer wire to a steering configuration. A distal catheter end includes a compliant lower stiffness, and is adjustable in the steering configuration between a straight shape and a curved shape. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197237 | MULTI-LAYER CATHETER TUBES WITH ODOR BARRIER - A multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube for a fecal drainage catheter. The layers of the catheter tube include one or more thermoplastic elastomer layers and one or more odor barrier layers. For example, the catheter tube may comprise an inner thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer, an intermediate odor barrier film layer, and an outer TPE layer. Alternately, the multi-layer catheter tube includes an inner TPE layer sandwiched between outer layers of odor barrier film material. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197238 | MEDICAL PUMP WITH FIXED STROKE LENGTH - A method comprises measuring a volume of fluid delivered per pump stroke for each of a plurality of substantially identical medical pumps. The substantially identical medical pumps each have a fixed stroke length. The method further comprises: storing indications of the measured volumes on one or more data storage mediums; and for each of the plurality of substantially identical medical pumps, generating a separate therapy control program based on the indication of the measured volume associated with that one of the plurality of substantially identical medical pumps. | 2012-08-02 |
20120197239 | ENDOSCOPIC MEDICAL DEVICE WITH ARTICULATING JOINTS - An endoscopic device may include an elongate section extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis. The elongate section may be configured to transmit a desired torque about the longitudinal axis without relative rotation between the proximal end and the distal end. The device may also include a plurality of bend elements positioned on the elongate section. The plurality of bend elements may include a first articulating joint configured to bend the elongate section in a first bending plane, and a second articulating joint configured to bend the elongate section in a second bending plane different from the first bending plane. | 2012-08-02 |