37th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 56 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100234784 | INTERPENETRATING NETWORK OF PVA HYDROGEL COOL-COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The present invention is directed to a compression bandage for the treatment of pain and inflammation, comprising a support substrate and an interpenetrating network of PVA disposed within the support substrate. The bandage provides cooling and delivery of therapeutic compounds. The bandage comprises an open cell foam matrix carrying an incorporated PVA hydrogel and optionally at least one additional therapeutic agent. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234785 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR AN ATHLETE'S DIGITS - A medical device comprising a sheath that fits around at least a portion of the circumference of a finger, optionally comprising a pouch for retaining an insert, for supporting and protecting the finger. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234786 | System and Method for Detection of Disconnection in an Extracorporeal Blood Circuit - The present invention is directed to a dialysis system with a disconnection monitor for determining if a blood line connection to a patient has been disconnected. It includes a blood circuit in fluid communication with a patient and a dialysis circuit, a pressure transducer for generating a signal indicative of a pulse signal in the blood circuit, a cardiac reference signal generator for generating a signal indicative of the patient's pulse and a disconnection monitor. The disconnection monitor includes a pressure transducer data receiver for receiving the signal indicative of the pulse signal in the blood circuit, a cardiac reference signal receiver for receiving the signal indicative of the patient's pulse, and a processor for cross-correlating the signal indicative of the pulse signal in the blood circuit and the signal indicative of the patient's pulse to generate data indicative of a disconnection of the blood line connection to the patient. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234787 | HEMODIALYSIS APPARATUS - Provided is a hemodialyzer for preventing beforehand any medical accident such as air inclusion or blood loss during a medical treatment by detecting even a minute connection failure, if any. The hemodialyzer includes a hemodialyzer (D), a dialysate supply line (L | 2010-09-16 |
20100234788 | System and Method for the Re-Anticoagulation of Platelet Rich Plasma - A method for the re-anticoagulation of platelet rich plasma in a blood apheresis system includes priming the blood apheresis system with anticoagulant, such that a volume of anticoagulant is transferred to a PRP container. The method may then transfer the anticoagulant within the PRP container to a red blood cell container, and collect a volume of platelet rich plasma within the PRP container. The platelet rich plasma may be collected in a plurality of cycles. Between collection cycles, the method may transfer a portion of the volume of anticoagulant from the red blood cell container to the PRP container. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234789 | SELF ADJUSTING VENOUS EQUALIZING GRAFT - A self adjusting venous equalizing graft (SAVE graft) which provides a self regulating stenosis is provided herein. The SAVE graft responds to increases or decreases in blood pressure which allows a higher pressure at the graft's arterial end and a lower pressure at the graft's venous end. This is ideal in that it mimics the natural pressure of a patient's circulatory system. A dialysis machine may draw blood at the arterial end, dialyze the blood, and return the blood to the patient at the graft's venous end. The lower pressure at the venous end prevents damage to the patient's vein. The SAVE graft may comprise a deformable stenosis control diaphragm or a venous controlled pressure nozzle which may expand or contract in response to blood pressure to self regulate the stenosis provided by the SAVE graft. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234790 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH THERAPEUTIC AGENTS AND METHODS THEREOF - Implants and methods for treating ocular disorders are provided. One method involves introducing an implant into an anterior chamber of an eye such that at least a distal end of the implant is temporarily in the anterior chamber. The implant is implanted into eye tissue adjacent the anterior chamber. A therapeutic agent is eluted from the implant into at least one of the anterior chamber, a physiologic outflow pathway of the eye, and a space adjacent a choroid of the eye. The therapeutic agent can be an antiproliferative agent, an anti-inflammatory drug, or a compound for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The therapeutic agent can be contained within the implant or coated on the implant. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234791 | DUAL DRAINAGE PATHWAY SHUNT DEVICE - A shunt is provided for the flow of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye to Schlemm's canal and to other anatomical spaces of the eye. The shunt comprises at least one lumen and optionally has at least one anchor extending from a proximal portion of the shunt to assist in placement and anchoring of the device in the correct anatomic position. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234792 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234793 | Systems, devices and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234794 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING SURGICAL SITE INFECTION - A system and method for performing a surgical procedure that are based on delivering air to a surgical site to prevent contamination of a wound or surgical instrument. A curtain of air above the surgical site prevents pathogens or pathogen laden particulates eminating from sources such as the skin of health care professionals including operating room staff, room air, and ceiling from contaminating the surgical site. The curtain of air may be turbulent or laminar and heated or humidified with a solution of anti-microbial agent such as an antibiotic or anti-microbial such as triclosan. Optional incorporation of a UV or blue light source into the system may also prevent infection. The system is designed to be ergonomically compatible with existing surgical substrates such as a retractor, bed, or drape. Sources of sterile air can be brought to a manifold pivotably coupled to a shaft that is attached to a bedrail or instrument stand to deliver the air directly over a surgical site. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGENERATION OF A FLUID - A method and a system for regenerating a body fluid, such as a peritoneal dialysis fluid. The body fluid is removed into an extracorporeal circuit comprising an electrofilter for removing charged ions from the body fluid, a nanofilter for removing large molecules, such as Dextran 40, and a reverse osmosis filter for concentrating the body fluid, for producing a synthetic urine to be discarded. The removed ions and large molecules are returned to the patient together with pure water from the reverse osmosis filter through an ultrafilter. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234796 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING ANALYTE SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for processing sensor analyte data, including initiating calibration, updating calibration, evaluating clinical acceptability of reference and sensor analyte data, and evaluating the quality of sensor calibration. During initial calibration, the analyte sensor data is evaluated over a period of time to determine stability of the sensor. The sensor may be calibrated using a calibration set of one or more matched sensor and reference analyte data pairs. The calibration may be updated after evaluating the calibration set for best calibration based on inclusion criteria with newly received reference analyte data. Fail-safe mechanisms are provided based on clinical acceptability of reference and analyte data and quality of sensor calibration. Algorithms provide for optimized prospective and retrospective analysis of estimated blood analyte data from an analyte sensor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234797 | Patient hydration system with bolus function - A patient hydration system including an infusion device for administering hydration fluid to a patient, and a hydration fluid measurement device responsive to a source of hydration fluid, a patient urine output measurement device. A controller is responsive to the hydration fluid measurement device and the patient urine output measurement device. The controller operates the infusion device, in response to the patient urine output measurement device and the hydration fluid measurement device, to hydrate the patient based on the patient's urine output. The controller also monitors the operation history of the infusion device thereby providing redundancy in the measurement of the amount of hydration fluid administered to the patient. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234798 | NEEDLELESS INJECTION STRUCTURE - A needleless injection structure includes a duct, a stuff base and a casing. The duct has a through channel. The duct has a ring channel and a transverse channel formed on a top thereof. The stuff base is disposed on the top of the duct. The stuff base has an uneven portion, a first fillet, a plurality of first protrusions and a closed space. The casing is assembled on the duct. The casing has an opening, a second fillet, an accommodating space and a plurality of second protrusions. The opening communicates with the accommodating space. The stuff base stays in the accommodating space. The improved needleless injection structure is provided thereby, which results in increasing the use of safety, saving the cost, and mitigating the pain of the patient. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234799 | DELIVERY OF MULTICOMPONENT COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to devices and kits for the controlled delivery of viscous, multi component compositions. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234800 | VESSEL TREATMENT DEVICES - A catheter system for treating lesions is provided. The system is suitable for treatment of bifurcation lesions, has a low profile and provides substantially predictable translational and rotational positioning. In one embodiment, the system includes a fixed wire balloon catheter and a partially attached guidewire lumen, wherein the guidewire lumen is attached to the catheter at a crotch point. The location of the crotch point is predetermined so as to provide substantially predictable positioning. Several embodiments of the system are described for various types of lesions and vessel configurations. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234801 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR BALLOON AND BALLOON MADE OF THE SAME - Disclosed is a resin composition for balloons, which is excellent in gas permeation resistance and hydrolysis resistance (acid resistance), while having an excellent balance among flexibility, mechanical strength and elastic recoverability. Also disclosed is a balloon made of such a resin composition for balloons. Specifically disclosed is a resin composition for balloons, which is characterized by containing an isobutylene block copolymer (A) having a polymer block (a) mainly composed of isobutylene and a polymer block (b) mainly composed of an aromatic vinyl monomer. This resin composition for balloons is also characterized in that the polymer block (b) is 10-40% by weight of the weight of the isobutylene block copolymer (A). | 2010-09-16 |
20100234802 | NON-COMPLIANT MEDICAL BALLOON HAVING AN INTEGRAL NON-WOVEN FABRIC LAYER - A non-compliant medical balloon may be changed from a deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon. The non-compliant medical balloon is composed of a matted fabric layer composed of at least two matted fabric fibers forming an angle. The angle remains substantially unchanged when the balloon changes from a deflated state to an inflated state. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234803 | ONE-TIME-USE AUTOMATIC SAFETY INJECTOR - Disclosed is a one-time use safety injector capable of easily removing a remaining solution in the administration of an injection solution and easily being detached and discarded after use. The automatic safety injector according to the present invention includes a needle flange | 2010-09-16 |
20100234804 | Indwelling Needle with wings - There is provided a winged indwelling needle for reducing the possibility of damaging a blood vessel or the like by a cannula, including a movable unit | 2010-09-16 |
20100234805 | CARRIER FOR AN INFUSION SYSTEM - Infusion systems for holding an infusion pump on the body of a user are provided. According to one embodiment, the infusion system includes: a carrier frame; a guiding member disposed on the carrier frame; and a linear guide on the infusion pump wherein, when the infusion pump is attached to the carrier frame, the guiding member and the linear guide mate with each other to hold the infusion pump in place. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234806 | PORT FIXATION USING EXPANDABLE THREADS - The present disclosure describes a surgical access apparatus including an access member with a longitudinal opening defining an internal dimension suitable for removable receipt of a surgical instrument. The access member has a thread mounted thereon that is movable between a first condition and a second condition. When the thread is in the first condition, the access member defines a first outer dimension that allows for positioning of the access member within a tissue tract, and when the thread is in the second condition, the access member defines a second, larger outer dimension to facilitate anchoring of the access member within the tissue tract. As the thread moves between the first and second conditions, the internal dimension of the longitudinal opening extending through the access member remains substantially constant. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234807 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE - A tearaway sheath assembly ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100234808 | Injection Port Applier with Downward Force Actuation - An injection port applier is configured to engage an injection port that has integral fasteners that are movable from a non-deployed position to a deployed position. The applier comprises a shaft, a port engagement portion, and a handle. The port engagement portion is includes a fastener deployment member that is operable to move the fasteners to the deployed position. The handle comprises a first handle portion and a second handle portion. The second handle portion is movable distally relative to the first handle portion in order to actuate the fastener deployment member, to thereby move the fasteners to the deployed position. An elongate actuating member couples the second handle portion with the fastener deployment member. One part of the elongate actuating member translates longitudinally in response to the second handle being moved distally; while another part of the elongate actuating member rotates in response to the first portion translating. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234809 | Devices and Methods For Occluding a Flexible Tube - A device and method to constrict or occlude the lumen of a flexible tube may include an occluder under the influence of an elastic force, such as a spring force, that can compress a portion of the wall of the flexible tube. The occluder can be under the influence of the elastic force, but prevented from occluding the tube by a stop. The stop can be connected to a tube gripping feature, so that a pulling force on the tube near the gripping feature can disengage the stop from the occluder, releasing the occluder to compress the tube. In some embodiments, the pulling force applied to the tube causes movement of the gripping feature by taking up slack in a portion of the tube held in the device. In other embodiments, the pulling force applied to the tube causes the tube to stretch elastically near the gripping feature, causing the gripping feature to move, and disengaging the stop from the occluder. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234810 | POLYPROPYLENE RESIN FOR SYRINGE, SYRINGE PRODUCED FROM THE SAME AS RAW MATERIAL, AND PREFILLED SYRINGE PREPARATION - It is an object of the present invention to provide a polypropylene resin for syringe that can be used as a raw material for syringe that is excellent in sanitary property, heat resistance and transparency and hardly elutes low molecular weight substance and that can prevent formation of foam during molding, achieve long-run moldability and being prevented from scratches when removed from a core molding die in injection molding at satisfactory levels that have not been achieved conventionally. The polypropylene resin for syringe of the present invention comprises an ethylene-propylene block copolymer (A) having a melt flow rate (ASTM D 1238, 230° C., 2.16 kg load) of 10 to 60 g/10 min and being constituted of 85 to 97% by weight of a room-temperature n-decane-insoluble portion (D | 2010-09-16 |
20100234811 | SHIELDABLE NEEDLE ASSEMBLY WITH BIASED SAFETY SHIELD - A needle assembly for an injection device comprising a needle cannula which is mounted in a hub connectable to an injection device, and a biasing shield which is telescopically guided relative to the hub between a position in which the needle cannula is covered and a position in which at least the sharp end of the needle cannula is exposed, such that an injection can be performed without visual contact with the needle cannula. Further releasable locking means is provided such that the user can lock or unlock the shield to perform the telescopically movement. In order to release the shield, the injection device itself can be utilized as the key for unlocking. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234812 | Fluid Recovery System - With the use of a selectable fluid path assembly, the recovery and cleaning of the liquid path line is possible. Selecting the primary use path permits a syringe assembly to be filled with fluid in a positive pressure supplied fluid system. When the secondary fluid path is selected, the fluid in the line can be reversed and with negative pressure pulled back through the line up to the pump motor and moved back into the bottle. With air following the liquid a bubble can be detected and stop the fluid reversal. With the use of a selectable fluid path assembly, the prevention of contamination of the remaining liquid in the bottle can be prevent through proper use of the fluid recovery system. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234813 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL VALVE REPAIR METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for the stabilization and fastening of two pieces of tissue. A single device may be used to both stabilize and fasten the two pieces of tissue, or a separate stabilizing device may be used in conjunction with a fastening device. The stabilizing device may comprise a probe with vacuum ports and/or mechanical clamps disposed at the distal end to approximate the two pieces of tissue. After the pieces of tissue are stabilized, they are fastened together using sutures or clips. One exemplary embodiment of a suture-based fastener comprises a toggle and suture arrangement deployed by a needle, wherein the needle enters the front side of the tissue and exits the blind side. In a second exemplary embodiment, the suture-based fastener comprises a needle connected to a suture. The needle enters the blind side of the tissue and exits the front side. The suture is then tied in a knot to secure the pieces of tissue. One example of a clip-based fastener comprises a spring-loaded clip having two arms with tapered distal ends and barbs. The probe includes a deployment mechanism which causes the clip to pierce and lockingly secure the two pieces of tissue. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234814 | Method and Subcutaneous Apparatus for Facilitating the Replacement of an Implanted Catheter - A medical apparatus and method of use for implanting a catheter in a patient's body which catheter can be easily positioned, repositioned, and replaced. The apparatus includes an elongate sleeve intended to be subcutaneously implanted. The sleeve comprises a wall surrounding an interior elongate passageway which extends from a sleeve proximal end to a sleeve distal end. The sleeve outer peripheral surface carries a layer of porous material intended to be placed just under the patient's outer skin layer in contact with the dermis to promote tissue ingrowth for anchoring the sleeve and forming an infection resistant barrier. The sleeve passageway includes a sealing nib dimensioned to engage the outer surface of the catheter while permitting the catheter to slide relative to the sleeve. The sealing nib prevents deleterious material from migrating into the patient's body along the catheter outer surface. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234815 | STABLE MELT PROCESSABLE CHLORHEXIDINE COMPOSITIONS - In a medical device having an antimicrobial agent, the medical device includes a base material and an amount of chlorhexidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof disposed in the base material sufficient to reduce microbial growth. The base material is melt processed together with the chlorhexidine to generate the medical device which is substantially free of destabilized chlorhexidine. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234816 | COATED WIRE GUIDE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - In at least one embodiment, a method for making a wire guide is provided. The method comprises applying a polymer coating to a proximal section of a FP coated core wire having a FP coating disposed thereon such that the polymer coating overlays at least a portion of the FP coating. The polymer coating is applied to a distal section of the FP coated core wire having an exposed metal portion such that the polymer coating overlays at least a portion of the exposed metal portion. The polymer coating is removed from the proximal portion of the FP coated core wire to form the wire guide having a proximal portion with the FP coating and a distal portion with the polymer coating. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234817 | OCULAR TROCAR ASSEMBLY - The invention provides a trocar assembly for delivering a payload into tissue, such as an eye, comprising a primary housing, a cannula, a payload, an actuator and a trocar. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234818 | Dressing Substrate - A wound shield to manage repetitive access stress may include a conformable substrate to circumscribe a wound. Any suitable dressing may be secured to the conformable substrate providing separation between the wound and the dressing. The wound substrate may provide a site for attachment of adhesive dressings to shield the patient's skin from the pain of repetitive access and or removal of the dressings. A conformable substrate may be composed of one or more layers of any suitable material and may include adhesive on one or more surfaces to secure the substrate to the wound site and or to secure the dressing to the conformable substrate. A wound substrate may include strong adhesive to secure the substrate to the patients skin. The conformable wound substrate will be formed of any suitable non-absorbent material to permit long term application adjacent a wound. Thus many dressings may be applied and removed from a single wound substrate shielding the patient's skin from repetitive insult. A wound substrate according to the present disclosure may also be combined with a conformable frame to provide exudate management and or pressure distribution around a wound. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234819 | Portable rapidly deployable waste containment device - The present invention relates to a portable waste containment device that is rapidly deployable. The waste containment device allows containment of liquid or semi-liquid waste until permanently disposed. The present invention also provides a portable waste containment system wherein the waste containment device is enclosed within a package for storage and when pulled from the package the waste containment device is ready for use. Still further, the present invention provides a method of using the portable waste containment device of the present invention. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234820 | ASPIRATION SYSTEM AND BODY INTERFACE DEVICE FOR REMOVING URINE DISCHARGED BY THE HUMAN BODY - A body interface device for a urine aspiration system comprises a skin contact pad with gel adhesive for adhering to the skin, and a flexible cover attached to the pad. The pad includes at least one aperture for admitting urine through the pad into the body interface device. The flexible cover has a bulged form projecting away from the gasket. The flexible cover defines a urine receiving chamber facing towards the gasket, and recess facing away from the chamber for receiving at least a portion of a non-contact liquid sensor. The recess and chamber have a wall portion in common that separates the recess and the chamber. A liquid acquisition material in the chamber receives and transports urine for rapid sensing by the non-contact sensor. An aspiration unit is responsive to the non-contact liquid sensor to apply aspiration suction to the body interface device, upon detection of urine. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234821 | INTESTINAL IRRIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE DEVICE - An intestinal irrigation device that includes a waste collection bag and a rectal catheter. The rectal catheter has a first end for coupling with the waste collection bag and a free end for insertion into the rectum, while the waste collection bag has a first wall circumferentially united with an opposing second wall and an inlet opening for irrigated waste. The inlet opening has a first coupling part for coupling the rectal catheter into fluid communication with the bag, and the bag has a second coupling part inside it for mating the first coupling part. The device provides a time saving alternative to known devices, and no odor emissions and unpleasant smell is recognized during the irrigation procedure. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234822 | Convertible Absorbent Article - An absorbent article having a waistband which is attached to first and second body portions of the article. The first body portion is attached to the waistband by at least a fastening means wherein the article assumes a pant diaper form. The waistband has a reception surface and a perforation. The perforation allows the reception surface to be separated into first and second belt portions. At least a part of the reception surface is located on each belt portion, thereby allowing the article to assume a belt diaper form. The first belt portion comprises at least one fastening means. The second fastening means is arranged so that the absorbent article can be readily converted from a pant diaper form to a belt diaper form. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234823 | STRETCHABLE COMPOSITE SHEET - A stretchable composite sheet having a number of ridges in a neat and orderly arrangement is disclosed. The stretchable composite sheet is easily produced by the process of the invention. The stretchable composite sheet is a laminate of a stretch sheet | 2010-09-16 |
20100234824 | BUBBLE TRAP SYSTEMS FOR INFUSION PUMP DEVICES - Bubble traps for removing bubbles from a stream of liquid and flexible containers comprising such bubble traps are disclosed. The bubble trap includes a containment chamber fluidly coupled to an outlet conduit. At least one grate is disposed between the containment chamber and the outlet conduit. The at least one grate includes a plurality of grate inlets formed in a grate wall and fluidly coupled to the outlet conduit with a plurality of grate conduits such that the containment chamber is fluidly coupled to the outlet conduit. The grate traps bubbles entrained in the stream of liquid flowing from the containment chamber to the outlet conduit in the containment chamber when the bubbles are greater than or equal to a diameter of the grate inlets. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234825 | RELEASING A MATERIAL WITHIN A MEDICAL DEVICE VIA AN OPTICAL FEEDTHROUGH - In general, the disclosure is directed toward releasing material within a medical device via an optical feedthrough. A system for releasing material with a medical device comprises a cup that holds a material, wherein the cup includes a discharge port, a seal disc that seals the material within the cup, an optical feedthrough assembly coupled to the cup, a shell that defines a chamber within a medical device, wherein the optical feedthrough assembly is coupled to the shell, and a radiant energy source that shines a beam through the optical feedthrough assembly to puncture the seal disc to allow the material to enter the chamber via the discharge port. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234826 | Medicament Dispensing Devices and Methods - A medicament dispensing device including a substantially rigid carpule body which has a dispensing end and an actuation end opposite the dispensing end. The carpule body is substantially tubular and thus defines a carpule bore. The device further includes a plunger operatively disposed within the carpule bore having a plunger actuator near the actuation end of the carpule body and a plunger tip opposite the plunger actuator. The plunger tip and an orifice at the dispensing end of the carpule bore define a medicament volume which may be loaded with a medicament selected to achieve specific therapeutic goals. The carpule body may also include a wound depth scale. The depth scale is typically associated with the dispensing end of the carpule body. Similarly, the medicament dispensing device may include a dosage scale. Also disclosed are methods of dispensing medicaments. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234827 | METHOD OF TREATING HEART FAILURE - The present invention includes methods, systems, uses, and means for the delivery of one or more anti-fibrotic agents into the pericardial space for the treatment and prevention of heart failure (HF). | 2010-09-16 |
20100234828 | Methods and Compositions for Facilitating Arterial Access - Provided are methods and compositions for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in a subject. The methods include applying to a skin site of the subject a topical composition that includes a vasodilation agent and an anesthetic agent in a manner sufficient for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in the subject. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting a cannula into an artery at the skin site of the subject. Also provided are topical compositions that find use in performing the subject methods. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234829 | DISPENSER HEAD FOR NASAL CLEANSING - An embodiment of the invention is a nasal cleansing top or dispenser head having a curved shape that tapers from at or near a base portion of the head to a tip portion of the head. The dispenser head further includes an opening or outlet disposed on a spout end at the tip through which a cleansing liquid such as, for example, saline can be dispensed. The dispenser head can be removably attached to a vessel, such as a nasal rinse bottle, allowing the user to convert the vessel into a neti pot by allowing the vessel to be tilted along with the user's head. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234830 | Medical Device for Glucose Monitoring or Regulation - A medical device comprising a pressure generating means adapted to deliver a liquid, a sensor adapted to measure a flow resistance, and an implantable member comprising an analyte responsive porous membrane which reversibly changes its porosity subject to changes in analyte concentration occurring in the solution surrounding the implantable member. The analyte may in particular be glucose. The medical device may also be used for drug administration. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234831 | ARTICULATING MECHANISM WITH FLEX-HINGED LINKS - The invention provides articulating mechanisms, and flexible members and flexible segments that can form such articulating mechanisms. The mechanisms are useful, for example, for remote steering, guidance and/or manipulation of various instruments and tools at a targeted location. The mechanisms, members or segments include links connected by flexible hinges. The proximal and distal ends of the mechanisms are connected by at least one set of cables in such a fashion that a proximal active flexible segment forms a discrete pair with a distal active flexible segment. Movement of active flexible segments at the proximal end of the mechanism results in a corresponding, relative movement of segments at the distal end of the mechanism. This configuration allows each flexible segment pair to move independently of one another and also permits the articulating mechanism to undergo complex movements and adopt complex configurations. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234832 | METHOD FOR VASCULAR TREATMENT - A method is disclosed for improved minimally invasive vascular treatment. The procedure consists in performing a femoral nerve block, in order to achieve a sensorial block but not a motor block in the lower extremity. A femoral nerve block carries low risk of complications and when combined with block of the sciatic nerve provides anesthesia of almost the entire lower extremity. In a preferred embodiment, 20 ml of about 0.1% to about 0.5% lidocaine are injected under echographic/ultrasound control. After the anesthesia takes effect, a needle or other means is inserted through the skin into the vein to be treated and an optical fiber is introduced inside it. In a preferred embodiment, optical fiber is a radial emitting fiber and wavelength used is 1470 nm. Laser radiation is emitted while withdrawing the optical fiber, choosing appropriate irradiation parameters for each case. Nerve block technique disclosed can be used for vascular treatment in general, particularly whenever local energy techniques are employed, whether they be laser, thermal or RF sources, and anywhere sensorial anesthesia is needed and it is desirable for the patient to retain motor control. This new vascular procedure facilitates physician tasks since it is a very simple method to perform. Real time ultrasound monitoring of vein closure process is feasible, allowing the surgeon to use the minimum amount of energy possible, thus minimizing damage to surrounding tissues. This, in turn, considerably diminishes possibility of human error and as a consequence enhances patient safety. Furthermore, patient comfort is enhanced due to an excellent analgesia, during and after the treatment. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234833 | TRANSFORMATION METHODS OF WAVEFRONT MAPS FROM ONE VERTEX DISTANCE TO ANOTHER - The present invention provides methods, systems and software for scaling optical aberration measurements of optical systems. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of reconstructing optical tissues of an eye. The method comprises transmitting an image through the optical tissues of the eye. Aberration data from the transmitted image is measured across the optical tissues of the eye at a first plane. A conversion algorithm is applied to the data, converting it to corrective optical power data that can be used as a basis for constructing a treatment for the eye at a second plane. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234834 | Device for localized thermal ablation of biological tissues, particularly tumoral tissues or the like - Device for localized thermal ablation of lesion tissues, particularly tumoral tissues or the like, which device comprises: a probe or needle intended to be positioned with the end tip at the lesion tissue or tumoral tissue area to be removed; which probe or needle support at least a light guide as an elongated member like a thin wire or thread, one of the ends thereof is an end emitting heating electromagnetic energy and which light guide ends at said end of the probe or needle by a tip irradiating said electromagnetic energy, particularly as a laser light and the other end thereof is connected to a source generating the electromagnetic energy; means for controlling the activation/deactivation of the source generating the electromagnetic energy. Characterized in that in combination it comprises means for the controlled distribution of the heating action on the lesion tissue area generated by the electromagnetic energy emitted by the irradiating tip inside a volume having a predetermined size. The invention relates also to a method for localized thermal ablation. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234835 | LASER PERFORATION DEVICE AND LASER PERFORATION METHOD - A laser perforation device that has a simple structure and with which pain to a person in skin perforation is reduced. In the device, a laser beam emitted from a laser emitting device ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100234836 | LED Based Light Surgery Apparatus - A surgical apparatus for ablation, incision, and/or coagulation of biological tissue, the surgical apparatus comprising: at least one high intensity light emitting diode (LED) light source for producing a light beam with high power density; and an optical system for delivering said light beam to be absorbed by the biological tissue. The power density of the light beam is above a predetermined threshold level to increase a temperature of the biological tissue and cause a transformation for at least one constituent of the biological tissue for ablation, incision, and/or coagulation of the biological tissue. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234837 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SUPERCONTINUUM LIGHT FOR MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A method and an apparatus are provided for producing SuperContinuum (SC) light for medical and biological applications is provided. Pulses are focused from a laser system into at least one of a pressurized cell and one or more fibers. A pump pulse is converted into the SC light at a specified rate of repetition. The SC light is applied at the specified rate of repetition to tissue for medical and biological applications. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234838 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RETRACTING A CATHETER BALLOON - A balloon elongation apparatus includes an elongated hypotube with a distal end having a reduced inner diameter portion that is configured to radially expand when a mandrel is advanced through a lumen of the hypotube towards the reduced inner diameter portion. A medical kit includes a catheter having a distally-located balloon and the elongation apparatus disposed within a guide wire tube of the catheter. In use, the balloon is elongated following a procedure in order to facilitate retracting the balloon into a sheath. The balloon is elongated by first advancing the mandrel relative to the hypotube so that the hypotube radially expands and firmly engages an inner surface of the guide wire tube and then advancing the mandrel, hypotube, and distal end of the guide wire tube relative to the catheter body. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234839 | Cooled Dielectrically Buffered Microwave Dipole Antenna - Microwave antenna assemblies incorporating a resilient insulating coupler are described herein. The microwave antenna includes a radiating portion connected by a coaxial feedline to a power generating source, e.g., a generator. Distal and proximal radiating portions of the antenna, which correspond to inner and outer conductors provided by the coaxial feedline, are separated by the resilient insulating coupler. The described coupler includes a proximal threaded portion, and an overmolded insulating portion formed from an elastomeric material. The inner conductor of the coaxial feedline is joined to the threaded portion of the coupler, and is placed under tension to draw together the distal radiating portion, the coupler, and the proximal radiating portion into a single rigid assembly. In use, the resilient coupler provides increased strength and reliability by absorbing mechanical stresses typically encountered during microwave ablation procedures. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234840 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING PHYSIOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS FOR TREATMENT OF THE ESOPHAGUS - A method and apparatus for treating abnormal mucosa in the esophagus is disclosed, such that the depth of the treated tissue is controlled. The depth of ablation is controlled by monitoring the tissue impedance and/or the tissue temperature. A desired ablation depth is also achieved by controlling the energy density or power density, and the amount of time required for energy delivery. A method and apparatus is disclosed for measuring an inner diameter of a body lumen, where a balloon is inflated inside the body lumen at a fixed pressure. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234841 | System and Method for Magnetic Tissue Ablation - Herein it is described a magnetic medical device, and a system and method in which the magnetic medical device is implemented, that enables bipolar, minimally invasive, tissue ablation. The magnetic medical device may include magnetic means for magnetically coupling the medical device to a second medical device, wherein the magnetic medical devices may be separated by the tissue to be ablated. The magnetic medical device may also include electrical means for transferring electrical energy between the magnetic medical device and the second medical device. The magnetic medical device may further include control means whereby the physical location of the magnetic medical device may be controlled and thereby, as a result of the magnetic coupling, the physical location of the second magnetic medical device may also be controlled. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234842 | Percutaneous or Surgical Radiofrequency Intravascular Thrombectomy Catheter System and Method - The present disclosure relates to intravascular thrombectomy systems and methods for ablating a partial or complete blockage in a blood vessel. The system includes a catheter sleeve defining a lumen extending therethrough; a pair of electrodes disposed at a distal end portion of the catheter sleeve, wherein the pair of electrodes are disposed on opposed sides of the lumen of the catheter sleeve; and a guidewire slidably disposed within the lumen of the catheter sleeve, the guidewire including a capture element supported proximate a distal end thereof, wherein the guidewire is slidable with respect to the catheter sleeve to expose the capture element from the distal end portion of the catheter sleeve; wherein the capture element includes a first condition retracted onto the guidewire and a second condition at least substantially spans the entire lumen of the vessel. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234843 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED VESSEL LIGATOR AND TRANSECTOR - Surgical treatment of tissue includes electrocauterization of blood vessels interposed between spaced sets of electrodes of opposite polarity, and includes transection of such tissue by a cutter that is mounted between the spaced sets of electrodes for translational and lateral movement relative to the sets of electrodes. Orientations of the sets of electrodes within a range of angles about an elongated axis of a supporting body are controlled by manual movement of an actuator mounted near a proximal end of the body for movement through a smaller range of angles via linkage connecting the actuator to the electrodes. Tissue dissection with gas insufflation to form an anatomical space in tissue is facilitated by a fluid outlet port located near the tissue-dissecting tip at the distal end of the elongated body that delivers through the tissue-dissecting tip to the dissected tissue a fluid under pressure that is supplied along a lumen within the elongated body. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234844 | EXERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - An external fixation system comprising: first and second planar at least part-circular ring elements, the first ring element having a circumferential track extending along the part-circular circumference thereof; a plurality of struts each having a first and second end, the first end of each strut coupled to the first ring by a first connector and the second end of each strut coupled to a second ring by a second connector, the first connector including a spherical joint; the second connector non-rotatably coupled to the second ring, the strut second end being coupled to the second connector by a U-joint; shuttles mounted on the track of the first ring for movement there along with one shuttle coupled to each strut; and means for controlling the angular position of each strut second end and means for controlling the position of each shuttle along the circumferential track on the first ring. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234845 | Articulation Apparatus for External Fixation Device - An articulation element consisting of a plurality of adjustable jaw pairs for the purposes of fixating the relative position of coupled bars and/or bone pins of an external bone fixator. Each of the adjustable jaws consists of a pair of hemispherical jaw elements contained within a spherical housing. A passage is eccentrically arranged through the jaw elements to accept the pin or bar. The jaw elements have interposed between them a spring element that serves to bias the jaw elements in the closed position. Pins serve to provisionally lock the jaw elements in the closed position. Spring loaded buttons act to release the pins thereby allowing the jaw elements to open accepting the pin or bar. The jaws are attached in a back to back fashion through the use of a threaded collar which acts as a turnbuckle pulling the jaws together when tightened. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234846 | INTRAMEDULLARY RADIAL HEAD LOCKING PIN IMPLANT - The invention provides an intramedullary radial head locking pin implant device having a substantially cylindrical elongate member with a proximal end and a distal end, the implant narrowing at its distal end. The implant includes at least three openings for locking screws to engage therethrough. One opening is located near the proximal end of the implant for a locking screw to be inserted in the radial head; the two remaining openings are located near the distal end of the implant for two locking screws to be inserted into the bone shaft. The proximal end of the implant is formed as a fixation point for securing an external jig system to align the locking screws. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234847 | SELF-LOCKING OSTEOSYNTHESIS DEVICE - The self-locking osteosynthesis device includes a plate equipped with holes for the passage of fixation screws. The invention is characterized in that, at least in the areas defining the screw holes, the aforementioned plate is made from a material having mechanical properties such that the periphery of the holes can be self-tapped by means of tapping screws which can be used to fix the plate. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234848 | Systems and Methods for Removing Body Tissue - Devices and methods for removing body tissue involving the use of a brush member having a plurality of bristle members defining a capacity for carrying body tissue. The brush member is capable of being manipulated within said body to thereby receive body tissue within said brush member such that said body tissue may be carried and thereafter removed from said body. Also provided are protective devices dimensioned to be positioned near an entrance into the target site, the protective devices for establishing a barrier between the brush member and at least a portion of the body tissue adjacent to the entrance. The protective devices may comprise one of a cannula assembly and a retractor assembly. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234849 | Surgical Cutting Tool - The present invention pertains generally to a surgical tool for cutting and shaping bone, cartilage and other anatomical structures. In particular, described herein are surgical tools having at least two cutting surfaces. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234850 | Lockable Orientation Instrument Assembly - Disclosed are lockable instrument assemblies for quick and easy configuration of surgical instrumentation. The assemblies are operable between a locked and unlocked position, and generally include an aperture having a shaped profile which receives an adjustment member therein. When the assemblies are placed in a locked assembly configuration, the adjustment member is prevented from rotating or translating within the aperture. When the assemblies are placed in an unlocked assembly configuration, the adjustment member is permitted to rotate or translate within the aperture. Also disclosed are methods of using and making lockable instrument assemblies. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234851 | TOOL FOR EXTRACTING A PIN - A tool for extracting a pin from a substrate comprises a first lever arm with a body part having a cavity in which the free end of a pin can be received, and a second lever arm which can pivot relative to the first lever arm. A jaw component is provided within the body part which can be actuated from an unlocked position in which a pin within the jaw component can slide freely past the jaw component, and a locked position in which the pin is gripped by engagement of the jaw component with the side wall of the pin, and a support is provided which can slide relative to the body part, in a direction towards the substrate from which the pin is to be extracted. Initial movement of the first lever arm relative to the second lever arm causes the jaw component to be actuated from its unlocked position to its locked position so that an inserted pin is gripped by the jaw component. Continued movement of the first lever arm relative to the second lever arm causes the support to slide relative to the body part, so that an inserted pin which is gripped by the jaw component is displaced relative to the substrate. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234852 | Stent Delivery Catheter - The present invention provides a stent delivery catheter comprising: an inner tube which has a distal end and a proximal end and in which a stent is set around the outer circumferential surface at the distal end side of the inner tube; an outer tube having a distal end and a proximal end, being coaxially arranged around the outer circumference of the inner tube, and being relatively movable in the axial direction to the inner tube; and a drive means being arranged at the proximal end side of the inner tube and the outer tube and being capable of making the outer tube relatively movable towards the proximal end to the inner tube, wherein with the operation of the drive means, a liquid fluidly travels through the gap between the inner tube and the outer tube from the proximal end side to the distal end direction. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234853 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEFLATION AND REMOVAL OF IMPLANTABLE AND INFLATABLE DEVICES - A deflation device including a catheter having a proximal opening at a proximal end and a distal opening at a distal end; and a coring member disposed within the catheter and comprising a handle disposed near the proximal end of the catheter, a cable, and a coring tip disposed near the distal end of the catheter; wherein pressing said distal end of said catheter against said wall of said balloon creates a substantially normalized surface of said balloon relative to a coring tip and wherein the coring tip is a sharpened, hollow cylinder. A method for deflating and removing an implantable, inflatable device comprising: pressing a distal end of a catheter against the wall of an inflated balloon of an implanted device; advancing the coring tip within the catheter beyond the distal end of the catheter and into the balloon, whereby a hole adapted for advancing the catheter is created in the wall of the balloon; and advancing the catheter into the balloon. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234854 | Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects with Capture Devices and Other Devices - Systems, devices and methods for treating internal tissue defects, such as septal defects, are provided. An exemplary method of treating an internal tissue defect, specifically a method of closing a patent foramen ovale (PFO), can include passing a closure element from a right atrium through a septal wall in a first location and into the left atrium. A capture device, which can be configured as a snare-like device, can be used to capture the closure element in the left atrium and pull the closure element back through the septal wall in a different, second location, such that the closure element is routed over the PFO. The closure element can then be anchored and/or locked against the septal wall such that the PFO is at least partially closed. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234855 | EMBOLI PROTECTION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - An embolic protection system and method of treating occluded vessels which reduces the risk of distal embolization during vascular interventions is provided. The embolic protection system includes a guide catheter, a multi-lumen tube having a sealing surface on the distal end and an interventional device. A method of treating a blood vessel includes providing a guide catheter and a multi-lumen elongate member having proximal and distal ends, evacuation and inflation lumens extending therebetween and a sealing surface on the distal end. The elongate member is advanced through the guide catheter into a blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart proximal a lesion. The sealing surface is expanded to engage the endoluminal surface of the blood vessel and stop antegrade flow. An interventional device is advanced through the evacuation lumen to treat the lesion. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234856 | ROTATING NEEDLE DRIVER AND APPARATUSES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Featured is a medical instrument driver, a robotic apparatus embodying such a medical instrument driver and methods related thereto for inserting a medical instrument into tissue of a mammal (e.g., human). Such medical instruments include medical needles, biopsy needles, trocars, cutters and introducers. Such a medical instrument driver according to the present invention is configured and arranged so that medical instrument is rotated as it is being moved longitudinally for insertion into the tissue such that the medical instrument is spiraling as it pierces and traverses the tissue to the target area. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234857 | MEDICAL ROBOTIC SYSTEM WITH OPERATIVELY COUPLABLE SIMULATOR UNIT FOR SURGEON TRAINING - A medical robotic system has a surgeon console which is operatively couplable to a patient side unit for performing medical procedures or operatively couplable to a simulator unit for training purposes. The surgeon console has a monitor, input devices and foot pedals. The patient side unit has robotic arm assemblies coupled to instruments and an endoscope. When the surgeon console is coupled to the patient side unit, the instruments move in response to movement of the input devices to perform a medical procedure while captured images of the instruments are displayed on the monitor. When the surgeon console is coupled to the simulator unit, virtual instruments move in response to movement of the input devices to perform a user selected virtual procedure while virtual images of the virtual instruments are displayed on the monitor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234858 | EPILATING DEVICE - An epilator ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100234859 | DEVICE FOR ELASTIC LIGATURE OF TISSUES - A device for elastic ligature of tissues comprises: a first and a second element, one of which exhibits a support portion for at least a rubber ring, the elements being slidably coupled to one another such that a reciprocal sliding between the elements determines a release of a rubber ring from the support portion; a trigger, manually maneuverable by an operator and acting on at least the second element for realizing a reciprocal sliding between the elements; a connecting portion, connected to the trigger and to the second element and being elastically deformable in order to enable a reciprocal change of orientation between the trigger and the second element. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234860 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CATHETER-BASED SEPTAL DEFECT REPAIR - The contents include occlusion and/or repair of congenital heart defects including methods, apparatuses, and systems utilizing catheter delivery in order to repair congenital heart defects. In particular, a method of repair includes suturing a septal tissue proximate defect in order to repair the defect with a device introduced through a bodily lumen of a patient. A repair device can include an expansion assembly, a suture delivering portion, and a suture receiving portion. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234861 | SURGICAL FASTENER BUTTRESS MATERIAL - A staple line buttress material having an adhesive surface, packaged and provided in sterile, ready-to-use form. The material can be used to retrofit surgical staplers to provide an improved staple line, and with improved ease of use. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234862 | SURGICAL CLAMP AND METHOD OF CLAMPING AN ORGAN - A surgical clamp is provided that is applied through a laparoscopic port and is used for clamping off a portion of an organ. The surgical clamp comprises an elongated flexible bioabsorbable polymer band laced with a hemostatic agent. The band has a proximal end and a distal end. A bioabsorbable polymer tie secures in place the proximal end of the band to the distal end of the band. A conductive wire snare is provided to cut and cauterize a target. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234863 | NANOFIBROUS CONDUITS FOR NERVE REGENERATION - A hollow fibrous conduit for promoting regeneration of a severed nerve, comprising a first end for coapting the conduit to a first end of a severed nerve and second end for coapting the conduit to a second end of the severed nerve, the hollow fibrous conduit comprising chitosan-poly(caprolactone) fibers. Methods for making the conduit and methods for using the conduit for nerve regeneration. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234864 | Three-Dimensional Cutting Instrument - A cutting instrument includes a blade and a cutting edge that is curved in a direction having a vector component that is transverse to a cutting direction of the instrument, thereby forming a three-dimensional cutting edge. In use, this structure allows the cutting instrument to be drawn across tissue, without necessarily rotating, and separate a strip from the tissue. Various geometries for the cutting instrument can be created by forming a planar blade, heating the blade, and then plastically deforming the blade around a mandrel to achieve the desired three-dimensional geometry. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234865 | DEVICE FOR PERFORMING SURGERY - A scalpel for performing complex surgeries, such as c-sections, is formed of a body that is preferably elongated and shaped and sized to fit ergonomically into the hands of surgeons. The body has surfaces that are joined to each other by smooth transition elements to insure that the body has no points or sharp edges that could cut or scratch the surgeon or the patient. The body is formed with a triangular notch formed of a beak and an extension. A surgical blade, preferably a standard off-the-shelf surgical blade, is imbedded in the body and the only portion of the blade that is accessible is a portion of its cutting edge spanning the notch. The scalpel is used by introducing the beak into a slit in the tissue with the blade portion facing the direction in which the cut is to be made. The body of the scalpel is then grasped firmly and advanced to make the cut. The initial incision can be made with the tip of the beak. In one embodiment, the body is molded around the blade. In another embodiment, the body is made of two parts that are welded together. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234866 | BATTERY OPERATED NUCLEUS DISRUPTOR DEVICE FOR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC - Apparatuses and methods for accessing and disrupting a tissue are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first elongate member having a tissue interaction portion disposed at a distal end of the first elongate member. The tissue interaction portion is configured to be inserted within a biological body. A second elongate member is movably disposed within a lumen defined by the first elongate member. The second elongate member has a threaded exterior surface. A drive motor is coupled to the first elongate member and coupled to the second elongate member. The drive motor is configured to rotate the first elongate member in a first direction and configured to rotate the second elongate member in a second direction opposite the first direction. The tissue interaction portion is configured to disrupt tissue when disposed into the biological body and when the first elongate member is rotated. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234867 | SURGICAL CUTTING ACCESSORY WITH AN INLET PORT INTO WHICH IRRIGATING FLUID IS FLOWED - A surgical cutting accessory that includes inner and outer tubes. A cutting feature is attached to the inner tube. The proximal end of the inner tube is connected to an inner hub. The inner hub has features for engaging a drive shaft integral with a handpiece to which the accessory is attached. The outer hub has features that facilitate the removable coupling of the hub to the handpiece. The outer hub is formed with a bore through which the inner tube extends. The outer hub also has an inlet port that extends from an outer surface of the hub to the main bore. Irrigation fluid can be flowed through this port into the annular space between the inner and outer tubes. A seal is located adjacent the inlet port. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234868 | Puncture device and puncture needle cartridge - A puncture device is constituted such that a plunger ( | 2010-09-16 |
20100234869 | LANCET MAGAZINE - The invention relates to a lancet magazine with a plurality of lancets for generating a puncture wound for collecting a sample of body fluid. According to the invention, the lancets in the lancet magazine are each coupled to a drive mechanism which, for each lancet, comprises at least one pretensioned drive element which, when the drive mechanism is triggered, releases mechanical energy to accelerate the lancet coupled thereto for a puncturing movement. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234870 | LANCING DEVICE - A lancing device for blood sampling, having a depth-adjustment mechanism including a chassis or throttle plate movable within a housing, and a lancet carrier mounted to the chassis or throttle plate. Repositioning the chassis or throttle plate within the housing varies the penetration depth of the lancet. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING AND IMPLANTING HAIR USING IMAGE-GENERATED TOPOLOGICAL SKIN MODELS - Systems and methods are provided for orienting a hair harvesting tool relative to a follicular unit to be harvested. Further, systems and methods of implanting follicular units are provided, which are based on the orientation of the existing follicular units or based on pre-determined insertion angle. The provided systems and methods use image processing and image-generated topological skill models. In some embodiments surface fit is performed using, for example, a planar fit, quadric fit, cubic fit, mesh fit and parametric fit. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234872 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT FOR OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An occlusive coil delivery system includes a delivery wire having a distal end coupled to an occlusive device via an electrolytically severable junction, and an electrical contact secured to a proximal end of the delivery wire, which has a non-linear configuration so as to strengthen a mechanical connection with the electrical contact and/or increase electrical conductivity with the electrical contact over a linear configuration. The configuration may be, by way of non-limiting examples, a “U” shape, a spiral, a knot, or a twisted wire. The electrical contact is a conductive material that substantially envelopes the proximal end configuration of the delivery wire. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234873 | DRIVE DEVICE, AND MEDICAL APPARATUS AND TRAINING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A drive device for driving a linear body having flexibility includes a first roller, a motor for feeding the linear body in a direction of extension of the linear body by directly transmitting rotation force to the first roller to rotate the first roller, a motor drive portion for driving the motor by supplying a current to the motor, and a control unit for calculating force applied to the linear body in the direction of extension based on the current supplied to the motor. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234874 | PREFORM AND BALLOON HAVING A NON-UNIFORM THICKNESS - The present invention provides a balloon having a non-uniform thickness that is adapted to facilitate folding of the balloon. The balloon comprises at least one relatively thin section formed between inner and outer surfaces of the balloon, and at least one relatively thick section formed between the inner and outer surfaces. The balloon may be formed from a balloon preform that similarly comprises at least one relatively thin section and at least one relatively thick section. The shape of the balloon preform may be formed, for example, by extrusion. The balloon preform may be placed in a balloon mold having a substantially cylindrical interior surface, and blow-molded to form the finished balloon configuration. The balloon comprises a non-uniform thickness, while comprising a substantially cylindrical outer diameter both after removal from the balloon mold and in an inflated state. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234875 | RUPTURE-RESISTANT COMPLIANT RADIOPAQUE CATHETER BALLOON AND METHODS FOR USE OF SAME IN AN INTRAVASCULAR SURGICAL PROCEDURE - The present invention provides a compliant balloon for use with a catheter having an inner compliant inner layer defining a cylindrical lumen encased by a fiber layer including non-braided inelastic fibers imparting integrity to the balloon wall. The balloon further includes radiopaque material which may be disposed over substantially the entire length of the balloon as a coating or by incorporation within the fiber layer or an outer coating layer. The balloon is expandable from a folded deflated state to an inflated state by increasing pressure within the balloon and can be used with saline as the sole inflation medium to allow rapid deflation as compared to use of a balloon with a contrast medium. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234876 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR RECAPTURING AN ABLATION BALLOON - A recapturing apparatus, a medical kit including the recapturing apparatus and a method for performing a medical procedure using the recapturing apparatus are provided. The recapturing apparatus includes a moveable collar and a push wire. The moveable collar comprises a proximal attachment region and a distal capture region sized to capture an expandable body therein. The push wire is configured to couple to the attachment region. The medical kit includes a sheath, a catheter having a distally-located expandable body, and the recapturing apparatus located concentrically between the sheath and the catheter. The method for performing the medical procedure includes coupling the push wire to the collar and advancing the collar distally along the catheter until the expandable body on the catheter is captured within the collar. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234877 | ELECTROMECHANICAL TOURNIQUET FOR BATTLEFIELD APPLICATION - An electromechanical tourniquet includes a strap, a buckle assembly connected to the strap and utilized to secure and tighten the strap around a limb of a person and a pressure pad carried on the strap. The pressure pad provides localized application of pressure along a line extending into the limb of a person to whom the tourniquet is applied. The tourniquet further includes a force sensor to measure occlusive pressure applied to the limb along that line as well as a user interface that displays duration of use. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234878 | CLOSURE DEVICE WITH STRING RETRACTABLE UMBRELLA - A repositionable closure device for occluding a body opening is provided. The closure device includes distal and proximal occluding bodies having expandable distal and proximal umbrella frames. Each umbrella frame includes a plurality of struts connected to a biocompatible sheet material. The distal and proximal umbrella frames expand to expanded configurations on opposite sides of the body opening. The struts of the distal umbrella frame terminate with an eyelet. The distal occluding body is connected to a distal end of a center rod and the proximal umbrella frame is slidable along the center rod via a center ring. At least one drawstring is threaded through the eyelets and the center ring, connecting the distal and proximal occluding bodies. The drawstring extends proximally from the center ring. Manipulation of the drawstring and the center rod is configured to collapse the closure device for at least partial retrieval during repositioning. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234879 | Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects - A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234880 | Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects - A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234881 | PFO CLOSURE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - Devices and methods for sealing a passageway formed by a patent foramen ovale (PFO track) in the heart are provided. One method includes providing an abrading device to the PFO track and abrading the tissue within the PFO track. The abraded tissue forming the PFO track is then held together under pressure, either via lowering right atrial pressure or via applying suction to the septum primum to pull it into apposition against the septum secundum. After a sufficient period of time, the pressure is released and the abraded tissue heals to form a robust seal over the PFO track. Additionally, several devices are provided which can be placed into the PFO track to apply adhesive to the walls of the PFO track. The devices may or may not be left within the PFO track. If the devices are not left within the PFO track, the walls of the PFO track, covered with adhesive, are brought into apposition with one another and adhered together. If the device is left within the PFO track, the device is flattened from an expanded configuration to a flattened configuration, and the walls of the PFO track, adhering to the outer surface of the device, are pulled toward each other as the device flattens. The device may also include interior structure to hold the device in a flattened configuration. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234882 | CLOSURE DEVICES, RELATED DELIVERY METHODS AND TOOLS, AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A device for sealing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the heart is provided. The device includes a left atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a left atrium of the heart, a right atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a right atrium of the heart, and an elongate member adapted to extend through the passageway and connect the left and right atrial anchors. The right atrial anchor preferably includes a plurality of arms and a cover attached to the arms. The left atrial anchor also includes a plurality of arms and preferably does not include a cover. Preferably, the elongate member has a first end of fixedly connected to the left atrial anchor and a portion, proximal to the first end, releasably connected to the right atrial anchor. Preferably, the elongate member is flexible. | 2010-09-16 |
20100234883 | FLEXIBLE TAMPING DEVICE - A method and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The method and apparatus provide for a tamping device that is coilable in some configurations and stiff and straight in other configurations. The coilable tamping device may also automatically tamp the sealing plug when the apparatus is withdrawn from the puncture site. The automatic uncoiling and tamping is facilitated by transducing a motive force generated by the withdrawal of the apparatus into a tamping force. | 2010-09-16 |