41st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 46 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090254039 | Designer accessory for use with an intracorporeal medical device - A removable cover for an intracorporeal medical device is provided. The removable cover is adapted to surround the tether so that the tether of the intracorporeal medical device is not exposed to the outside environment after insertion of the tether into the central opening of the medical device in order to desirably decrease the prevalence of bacteria within and about the central opening. The removable image may also, desirably, include images thereon which encourage the use of the intracorporeal medical device by patients. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254040 | SIDE LOADED SECUREMENT DEVICE - An anchoring system includes a device which permits a portion of a catheter or similar medical article to be easily anchored to a patient, desirably without the use of tape or needles and suture. The anchoring system comprises an anchor pad and a retainer mounted upon the anchor pad. The retainer includes at least one clip forming at least a portion of a central channel and that moves generally in a lateral direction to capture the medical article to be retained. In certain embodiments, the clip moves in lateral and transverse directions between closed and open positions. The medical article is secured within the central channel. The channel may have a straight or tapering shape depending on the medical article to be retained. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254041 | Assembly Comprising Skin-Mountable Device and Packaging Therefore - The present invention provides an assembly comprising a skin-mountable device with a mounting surface, the device being arranged in a packaging releasably attached to the device and having an opening through which the device can be moved when detached from the packaging. The device and the packaging comprises cooperating attachment means, whereby the attachment means allows the packaging to be moved in parallel with a skin surface for a predetermined distance when a force in parallel with the skin is applied to the packaging in the first direction, yet prevents movement of the packaging away from the general plane. The attachment means between the packaging and the skin-mountable device, allows the packaging to be used as a handling tool to place the device on a skin surface, the attachment means preventing that the device inadvertently falls out during handling, yet allows for easy and safe removal. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254042 | NEEDLE PROTECTION DEVICE COMPRISING A DISTAL PROTECTION ELEMENT AND A PROXIMAL PROTECTION ELEMENT - A needle protection device detachably fixed to an injection appliance includes a needle, a needle holder from which a needle injection section of the needle projects distally and a needle connection section of the needle projects proximally, a distal needle protection element connected to the needle holder movable in the distal direction from a release position to a protection position and arranged behind the needle injection section in the release position and overlapping the needle injection section and distal end of the injection needle in the protection position, a proximal needle protection element connected to the needle holder movable from a release position and arranged behind the needle connection section into a protection position and overlapping the needle connection section and proximal end of the injection needle, and a blocking device which blocks movement of the proximal needle protection element from the protection position into the release position. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254043 | Coupling for Injection Devices - The present invention concerns a prefilled injection device having a container and a dose setting mechanism encapsulated inside the housing. The housing is made from two parts which are locked together by a bayonet coupling: In addition to the bayonet coupling, the two parts are also provided with irreversible locking means locking the two parts permanently together. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254044 | INJECTION DEVICE WITH AN AUTOMATICALLY RESETTABLE DOSE LIMITATION UNIT - An injection device for administering a substance from a replaceable container containing the substance, the device including a dosing unit for setting an amount of the substance to be administered, a delivery element, a dose limitation unit operably coupled to the delivery element, and a spring element, wherein the dose limitation unit prevents the setting of a last dose that exceeds a remaining amount of substance available in the container and wherein, when the product container is replaced, the dose limitation unit is automatically reset to a position corresponding to the amount of product available by the spring element moving the delivery element into an end position. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254045 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AN INJECTABLE PRODUCT IN DOSES - A device for dispensing a product in doses including a casing element, a dosing device shiftable relative to the casing element in a dispensing direction, a setting device for setting the position of the dosing device, and a restoring element for returning the dosing device to a starting position, wherein a movement of the dosing device in the dispensing direction charges the restoring element. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254046 | Injection control method and device - An injection control device having a metered/controlled injection rate proportional to the rate of withdrawal/injection, suitable for cosmetic as well as other applications is described. For example, after the cannula is advanced into an object, the cannula is withdrawn to create a tract or tunnel within the targeted area. As the cannula is withdrawn, filler material in the injection control device is uniformly deposited into the tract or tunnel via the automatic metering system. The automatic metering system incorporates a syringe activating mechanism coupled to a system which is capable of proportioning the deposition rate to the retraction/injection rate of the cannula. Accordingly, more consistent and uniform distribution of the material injected can be achieved with less cannula passes as well as requiring less dependence on the skills of the practitioner of this device. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254047 | Injection Device - The application disclosed concerns an injection device for apportioning set doses of a drug from a reservoir ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254048 | Injection control device with gearing mechanism - An injection control device having a metered/controlled injection rate, that is proportional to the rate of withdrawal/injection—suitable for cosmetic as well as other applications—is described. For an injection mode, after the cannula is advanced into an object, the cannula is withdrawn to create a tract or tunnel within the targeted area. As the cannula is withdrawn, filler material in the injection control device is uniformly deposited into the tract or tunnel via the automatic metering system. The automatic metering system incorporates a syringe activating mechanism coupled to a gearing system which is capable of proportioning the deposition (or sucking) rate to the retraction/injection rate of the cannula. Accordingly, more consistent and uniform distribution (or harvesting) of material can be achieved with less cannula passes as well as requiring less dependence on the skills of the practitioner of this device. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254049 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN AUTOMATIC OCCULSION DEVICE - An auto-occlusion safety device is provided for use in preventing rupture of infusion components during rapid infusion procedures. An occlusion valve is disclosed having a threshold pressure that is less than a rupture tolerance of the infusion system components. As the fluid pressure of the infusion system increases beyond the threshold pressure of the occlusion valve, the occlusion valve is automatically activated thereby occluding fluid flow upstream from a vulnerable infusion component. An accumulator is further disclosed for use in combination with the safety device to compensate for time delays in full activation of the occlusion valve. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254050 | VALVE | 2009-10-08 |
20090254051 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING VULNERABLE PLAQUE - A device and method is provided for localized agent delivery through a coronary vessel. In one configuration, the device includes an elongated member having a first and second end with a tip and an aperture positioned near the second end. An injection lumen places the first end of the elongated member in fluid communication with the aperture, permitting fluids such as contrast agent or therapeutic agents to be delivered therebetween. In an exemplary method, the device is tracked through a bend in the coronary anatomy, forcing the tip of the device toward the greater curve and through the vessel wall. The aperture may advanced to the desired location and agents may be delivered through the device into target tissue or space. Other configurations and embodiments of the device and method are presented, | 2009-10-08 |
20090254052 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE FASTENING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical fastening system for implantable devices is disclosed. The implantable device may contain a plurality of fasteners in pre-deployment position, may have a housing fitted over or around fit which contains a plurality of fasteners in pre-deployment position, or may be a part of a two-part system into which it fits. Accordingly, the present invention also encompasses a deployment system or tool that optionally positions the implantable device, and which causes the fasteners to move into post-deployment position. The fasteners may be staples, metal loops, coils, springs or hooks formed of biocompatible materials, including shape memory alloys such as NiTi. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254053 | IRRIGATION DRESSING AND METHOD OF APPLYING SUCH AN IRRIGATING DRESSING - The present invention relates to an irrigation dressing, comprising a first body ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254054 | APPARATUS FOR ASPIRATING, IRRIGATING AND CLEANSING WOUNDS - An apparatus for cleansing wounds in which irrigant fluid from a reservoir connected to a conformable wound dressing and wound exudate from the dressing are recirculated by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. The cleansing means (which may be a single-phase, e.g. microfiltration, system or a two-phase, e.g. dialytic system) removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The dressing and a method of treatment using the apparatus. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254055 | EXFOLIATING DEVICE - A unitary device for exfoliating and applying emollient balm to lips of a user. The device is in the form of a hollow body having a longitudinal axis and extending from a first end thereof, a brush having bristles emanating from a support and an applicator extending from a second end of the hollow body together with the supply of emollient balm. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254056 | Device for collecting gravel and/or stones discharged from the urethra - The present invention relates to a device for collecting gravel and/or calculi expelled through the urethra, for example from a renal patient with kidney stones. The calculi and/or gravel can be collected comfortably and efficiently when they are expelled while urinating, wherever the patient may be, and to learn the approximate volume of gravel expelled. The patient can comfortably and discretely carry the device with him or her at anytime and in any place. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254057 | ELASTIC LAMINATE - A method of making an elastic laminate ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254058 | Absorbent Article with Registration Mark - An absorbent article comprising a backsheet, comprising a graphic and the registration mark are located on opposite surfaces to each other. The backsheet extends in a first direction and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The backsheet has a first surface, a second surface opposing to the first surface, a first edge and a second edge each extending substantially in the first direction, and a third edge and a fourth edge each extending substantially in the second direction. The backsheet is provided with a graphic and a registration mark for adjusting the graphic to a predetermined position in the absorbent article. The registration mark is detected when the absorbent article is conveyed in the first direction in the manufacturing process. The graphic is provided on the first surface. The graphic has a first direction component and a second direction component. The second direction component extends substantially continuously from the first edge to the second edge. The registration mark being provided on the second surface. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254059 | REFASTENABLE PANT-LIKE ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND A METHOD FOR MAKING IT - A pant-type absorbent article including a first body panel having a body facing side and a garment facing side and a second body panel having a body facing side and a garment facing side, the body facing sides of first and second body panels are held together in a face-to-face relationship along lateral edges to form side connections. The article further including a first fastening member hingedly attached to or near a lateral edge of the body facing side of the first body panel and having a portion which is unattached to said first body panel, said portion is refastenably attached to a complementary second fastening member provided on the body facing side of the second body panel. A recess forming a finger grip may be provided in the lateral edge of the first body panel. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254060 | Motor assembly for injection control device - A spring motor mechanism for use in an injection control device having a metered/controlled injection rate proportional to the rate of withdrawal/injection suitable for cosmetic as well as other applications is described. After the cannula is advanced into an object (person) the cannula is withdrawn to create a tract or tunnel within the targeted area. As the cannula is withdrawn, filler material in the injection control device is uniformly deposited into the tract or tunnel via the automatic metering system. As one feature, the spring motor mechanism automatically retracts the positioning guide that is used in the metering systtem. The spring motor mechanism may be replaceable or customizable, offering the user enhanced safety and convenience of operation for the injection control device. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254061 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING CEREBROSPINAL FLUID - An apparatus for removing cerebrospinal fluid includes a first needle having a first end, a second end, and a passage extending between the first and second ends. The proximal end of the first needle has a handle and the distal end has a cutting tip adapted to penetrate skin. A second needle is slidably disposed within the passage of the first needle. The second needle has a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the second needle has a handle. The distal end of the second needle has an atraumatic tip and a microfilter in fluid communication with the lumen for removing cerebrospinal fluid. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254062 | Infusion catheters with slit valves and of simplified construction - The present invention relates to catheters to deliver a fluid to a patient. A catheter of the invention comprises a plurality of slits through which the fluid is delivered to the patent. A catheter of the invention is designed in a simple manner to lower costs and provide a reliable means to deliver fluids to a patient. The invention further comprises methods for making a catheter of the invention and methods of delivering a fluid to a patient with a catheter of the invention. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254063 | Drug Coated Balloon Catheter - The present invention relates to balloon catheters for treating a luminal system of a patient. Specifically, the invention relates to catheters having a flexible membrane positioned at a distal portion of the catheter, the flexible membrane retained in a substantially unexposed conformation prior to deployment. Preferably the flexible membrane is capable of delivering a therapeutic agent to a localized environment when deployed to an exposed conformation. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254064 | WEEPING BALLOON CATHETER - Multiple-balloon catheters, and methods of treatment therewith, are provided including an inflatable inner balloon at least partially enclosed by an expandable outer balloon that has holes. The annular space between the inner balloon and the outer balloon is configured to promote delivery of the fluid evenly through holes in the outer balloon to avoid problems of underloading and/or overloading. Preferably, the annular space is in communication with the holes, and the annular space is configured to receive and then to release and distribute the fluid via the holes in a substantially uniform manner such that even amounts of fluid are released in the distal and proximal holes. The inner balloon may have various configurations including being tapered relative to the outer balloon. The outer balloon may also be tapered accordingly. The device may also include raised portions disposed in the annular space and configured to define channels having various configurations. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254065 | Simple method of transplanting injectable chordrocyte for autologous chondrocyte transplantation - A method of transplanting an injectable chondrocyte is developed for autologous chondrocyte transplantation, comprising mixing matrices including fibrin, hyaluronic acid and collagen, which are the main ingredients of animal cartilage, and injecting the resulting mixture into a damaged cartilage region. One 1 ml syringe is prepared by mixing 1 ml of a chondrocyte culture with white or light-yellow lyophilized powder (fibrinogen). A second 1 ml syringe is prepared by mixing 1 ml of chondrocyte culture with white lyophilized powder (thrombin), adding 0.1 cc of that mixture to the entire contents of two vials containing chondrocyte suspension, and mixing well. The two syringes are then mounted on a syringe stand, and a mixing tip is mounted to their tips. The contents are mixed in the mixing tip while injecting the resulting mixture into a damaged cartilage region of an animal. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254066 | REDUCED PRESSURE INDICATOR FOR A REDUCED PRESSURE SOURCE - A reduced pressure apparatus includes a first casing portion and a second casing portion slidably coupled to the first casing portion such that the first casing portion is compressible into a plurality of positions relative to the second casing portion. The plurality of positions includes a fully compressed position and a fully uncompressed position. An indicator is disposed on at least one of the first casing portion and the second casing portion, the indicator being exposed when the first casing portion is in the fully uncompressed position. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254067 | Fluid delivery device - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, oncolytics, hormones, steroids, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from prefilled containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser uniquely includes a stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable elastomeric member of novel construction that provides the force necessary to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the device reservoir. The device further includes a fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solution to the patient. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254068 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIGHT-BASED HAIR REMOVAL - Methods and apparatus for damaging hair follicles using a series of rapidly-delivered low-fluence pulses of coherent or incoherent light are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the pulses of coherent or incoherent light have a wavelength or wavelengths primarily in the range between 750 nm and 1500 nm. In some embodiments, applied electromagnetic radiation comprising the rapidly-delivered low-fluence pulses is effective for concomitantly heating both the sub-dermal layer (i.e. the dermis) of the tissue and the hair follicles. In some embodiments, the thermal damaging of the hair follicles is useful for facilitating hair-removal. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254069 | Instrument for treating amblyopia using automatic frequency conversion laser - The present invention relates to an instrument for treating amblyopia using automatic frequency conversion laser, comprises a laser generator, a circular lightproof system installed on the output light path and a control circuit, also comprises an angular rotation expander for adjusting height and light path output angle. The angular rotation expander comprises a primary drawtube having a primary lens, set outside of a secondary drawtube having a secondary lens. The primary drawtube is set outside of the secondary lens and can reciprocate along it. A retainer is equipped on the upper position of the secondary drawtube. There is an opening on one side of the primary drawtube for leaving the light out, a reflector is set inside of the primary lens facing the opening. Light outputted by the laser generator is transmitted directly to the secondary lens, and then to the primary lens, and finally is sent out from the opening after reflected by the reflector. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254070 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ENHANCED VISUALLY DIRECTED PROCEDURES UNDER LOW AMBIENT LIGHT CONDITIONS - The apparatus and methods of the present invention in a broad aspect provide novel visualization platforms for performing enhanced visually directed procedures on target objects or tissues under low ambient light conditions. The visualization platforms can be included with or retro-fit to existing optical systems such as stereomicroscopes and include at least one high resolution photosensor capable of acquiring a plurality of optical views of the target object or tissue in at least one wavelength outside of the wavelengths of normal visible light. A resultant real-time high resolution video signal is transmitted from the photosensor to at least one high resolution video display that can be viewed by the apparatus or process operator. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254071 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A POSITION TO INSERT A SCLERAL PROSTHESIS INTO AN EYE - A method includes identifying an actual location of a ciliary body in a patient's eye. The method also includes identifying a position for a scleral prosthesis to be inserted into scleral tissue of the patient's eye based on the identified location of the ciliary body. The method could also include forming a scleral tunnel in the scleral tissue of the patient's eye based on the identified position and inserting the scleral prosthesis into the scleral tunnel. Identifying the actual location of the ciliary body could include illuminating a first portion of the patient's eye using illumination provided at a second portion of the patient's eye. The illumination provided at the second portion of the patient's eye may be provided through an eyelid of the patient and may travel under a cornea of the patient's eye to the first portion of the patient's eye. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254072 | Laser Catheter with an Adjustable Distal Tip for Increasing the Laser Target Zone - A laser catheter having a compliant balloon and a plurality of optical fibers extending from a base to a tip of the catheter for plaque removal is disclosed. The laser catheter may include a distal flush lumen extending to the tip. The compliant balloon may extend along a longitudinal axis of the laser catheter and may be positioned radially outward from an inner lumen. A plurality of optical fibers may be positioned between the inner lumen and an outer compliant material jacket. In another embodiment, the compliant balloon may be positioned eccentrically with respect to the inner lumen. The eccentrically positioned compliant balloon may further facilitate removal of plaque within arteries. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254073 | FRACTIONAL SCANNER FOR DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENTS - A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end mirror defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254074 | LIQUID LIGHT-GUIDE CATHETER WITH OPTICALLY DIVERGING TIP - A light-diverting catheter tip is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The light-diverting catheter tip may be coupled with the distal tip of a laser catheter and divert at least a portion of the light exiting the distal tip of the laser catheter such that the spot size of the laser beam on an object after exiting the catheter tip is larger than the spot size of the light entering the catheter without the catheter tip. The catheter tip may be removably coupled with the catheter or constructed as part of the catheter. In other embodiments, the catheter tip may conduct fluid and/or divert fluid at the tip of the laser catheter. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254075 | Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument suitable for endoscopic operations having a gripping handle, tubular body and an operational tip. Jetting outlets laterally disposed at the operational tip provides for jetting pressurized liquid delivered by the tubular body. The jetting outlets are configured as to emit converging jets. Two or more jets converge at a convergence point laterally displaced at a predefined distance from the surface of the operational tip. The operational tip includes a heating member having an active face for contact heating a bleeding tissue. A rotating mechanism provides for independently rotating the jetting outlets and the active surface of the heating member relative to the gripping handle. A method for regulating the operating temperature of the heating member is provided. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254076 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FRACTIONAL DEFORMATION AND TREATMENT OF TISSUE - Devices and methods of treatment of tissue, such as skin tissue, with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) are disclosed that employ local deformation of tissue in small areas. Devices and methods employing local deformation are used to produce fractional lattices of EMR-treated islets in tissue. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254077 | Arc Generation in a Fluid Medium - An electrosurgical generator is disclosed. The generator includes a radio frequency output stage configured to generate a frequency waveform to an active electrode of an electrosurgical instrument when the active electrode is disposed in a fluid medium. The generator also includes a sensor circuit configured to measure tissue impedance and a controller configured to increase power of the radio frequency waveform to a predetermined electrical arcing level in response to the tissue impedance being within an open circuit impedance range and tissue contact impedance range. The controller is further configured to lower the power of the radio frequency waveform to a lower level when the tissue impedance is outside the open circuit impedance range and the tissue contact impedance range. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254078 | ABLATION ELECTRODE AND CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR EPICARDIAL MAPPING AND ABLATION WITH DIRECTIONALLY FOCUSED RF ENERGY - The present invention provides various embodiments of electrodes and/or electrode tips for use in connection with ablation catheters and ablation catheter systems. In an embodiment, an electrode tip for an ablation catheter is provided, comprising an electrode carrier, a first electrode, and second electrode, each adapted to direct energy is various directions and configured to be selectively activated. In another embodiment, an electrode is provided that comprises an electrode body having an insulated portion to protect adjacent tissue from ablation while further adapted to direct energy in a downward direction towards the target tissue. Other embodiments of electrodes and/or electrode tips providing ablative elements that are directed laterally are also disclosed. Moreover, embodiments of several types of electrodes and/or electrode tips, which may include positioning, orientation, irrigating, cooling, and deflecting features, whether provided individually or in various combinations, are also disclosed. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254079 | Methods for treating the cardia of the stomach - Methods treat a tissue region. In one arrangement, the methods deploy an endoscope in an esophagus and visualize with the endoscope a Z-line that marks a transition between esophageal tissue and stomach tissue by observing tissue color change at or near the Z-line. The methods deploy an electrode support structure over the endoscope at or near the Z-line visualized by the endoscope, wherein the endoscope serves as a guide for the electrode support structure. The methods introduce from the electrode support structure a tissue-piercing needle electrode into tissue at or near the Z-line and observe introduction of the tissue-piercing needle electrode using the endoscope. The methods couple the tissue-piercing electrode to a source of radio frequency energy to ohmically heat tissue and create a subsurface tissue lesion in tissue at or near the Z-line, and observe creation of the tissue lesion using the endoscope. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254080 | SURGICAL OPERATION APPARATUS - A surgical operation apparatus includes a handpiece to be held by an operator, and an apparatus main body to be connected with the handpiece, wherein the handpiece includes a high-frequency treatment unit to treat a living tissue by a high-frequency current, an ultrasonic treatment unit to treat a living tissue by an ultrasonic vibration, and a sensor unit to perform detection for calculation of an impedance of a living tissue, and the apparatus main body includes a high-frequency output module to activate the high-frequency treatment unit, an ultrasonic output module to activate the ultrasonic treatment unit, a sensor module to calculate the impedance of the living tissue based on a detection result obtained from the sensor unit, and a control module to automatically control at least the ultrasonic output module of the high-frequency output module and the ultrasonic output module in accordance with the impedance calculated by the sensor module so as to automatically adjust an output of at least the ultrasonic treatment unit of the high-frequency treatment unit and the ultrasonic treatment unit. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254081 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL JAW ASSEMBLY - A surgical jaw assembly having a top portion and a bottom portion hingedly attached. The top and bottom portion having a base, a seal plate and a cover, the seal plate and base being in direct contact and being electrically common. The bottom portion having a blade that is stationary relative to the base and the top portion having an insert configured to receive the blade when the top portion and bottom portion are in a predetermined position. The cover is overmolded onto the base, securing the seal plate to the base on both the top portion and bottom portion. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254082 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present invention relates to an electrosurgical instrument, more particularly to an electrosurgical instrument for laparoscopic hysterectomy. The instrument includes an expandable and contractible loop positioned to controllably emerge from the distal end of the shaft, with loop defining a first electrode. The instrument further includes at least one second electrode which in a first position are positioned within the shaft, and in a second position are expanded from the shaft. The instrument according to the invention is extremely simple to operate and the instrument therefore provides an improvement over prior art monopolar and bipolar treatment methods, both in decreasing treatment time, and simplifying control of the treatment. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254083 | ROBOTIC ABLATION CATHETER - Assemblies, systems, and methods related to remotely-steerable ablation procedures are described. A necked-down ablation catheter may be coupled within a working lumen of a robotically-steerable sheath configured to be driveably coupled to an electromechanical instrument driver. The ablation catheter may be an irrigated ablation catheter having an irrigation fluid reservoir at its distal tip. The outer diameter of the distal portion of the ablation catheter is generally larger than that of the more proximal aspects due, in part, to the fact that the proximal aspects are designed to fit through a relatively low-profile steerable sheath. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254084 | HIGH-FREQUENCY TREATMENT APPARATUS - A high-frequency treatment apparatus includes an insertion portion, a covering portion provided in a distal end portion of the insertion portion, an electrode portion provided in the covering portion, through which high-frequency current is to flow, including a side treatment portion arranged along an outer surface of the covering portion and a distal end treatment portion formed of a distal end portion of the electrode portion, and configured to be moved between a forward position where the distal end treatment portion is protruded from the covering portion with respect to a forward and backward movement direction and a backward position where the distal end treatment portion is arranged within the covering portion with respect to the forward and backward movement direction, and an operation member inserted through the insertion portion and connected to the electrode portion wherein the electrode portion is configured to be moved by operating the operation member. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254085 | TREATMENT INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE - A treatment instrument for endoscope that is suitable for cutting submucosal layer in endoscopic submucosal dissection is provided, and the treatment instrument for endoscope has a treatment section at a distal end of an insertion section which is inserted in a body. The treatment section includes a conductor that is connected to a high-frequency source, and is configured to have a sandwich structure in which the conductor is sandwiched between a non-conductor on the distal end side thereof and a non-conductor on a proximal end side thereof. The conductor is formed to be exposed in a strip-shape at a side surface of the treatment section, and a lateral movement of the treatment section causes a cutting of a submucosal layer with the conductor to be performed. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254086 | Articulated Joint for Mutually Locking Rods and/or Pins in an External Fixation Device for Reducing Bone Fractures - Articulated joint for mutually locking rods and/or pins in an external fixation device for reducing bone fractures, including a first rod support having a first pair of jaws and a second support for the rods or pins having a part that has a flat face resting against a corresponding flat face of the first pair of jaws. The flat face of the second support has at least one groove along one edge which together with the flat face of the first pair of jaws defines a channel into which, the rod or pin is inserted sideways, against the action of a biasing member, and retained under pressure in said channel. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254087 | APPARATUS FOR STABILIZING LONG BONE FRACTURES - The present invention relates to an apparatus for the strictly limited flexible stabilization of long bone fractures, said apparatus incorporating a stabilization element configured to be a helical rod that may be introduced into the cavity of a long bone and that comprises a fixation device at one end at least. In accordance with the invention there is provided that the helical rod comprises, beside a very high vertical spring rate, a bending spring rate that is reduced to the “physiological” level as compared to a marrow nail so that, once placed in the bone, minimal healing-promoting movements are being stimulated. It is further preferred that the helical rod has a normalized, uniformly configured head that is independent of the variable outer diameter of the helical rod, which is adapted to the respective bone. Since the head is configured to be uniform and normalized, a uniform tool can be utilized for screwing the rod in, irrespective of the size (diameter) of the helical rod respectively used during surgery. It is also possible to apply the tool in the head region in order to screw the helical spring out again. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254088 | DEVICE FOR INTRABODY EXTENSION WITH SCREWS WORKING IN TRACTION - An intra-corporal expandable device incorporating a screw operating under traction. A first elongated part ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254089 | STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE FIXATION OF BONE FRACTURES - A bone stabilization device which permits a user to drill one or more holes at a desired location and trajectory for insertion of a fastener. The stabilization device may comprise a bone plate, a locking plate, an intermedullary rod, and/or an artificial vertebrae. The stabilization device may comprise a portion of penetrable material, such as polyetheretherketone or other inert material. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254090 | COMPRESSION STAPLE - A compression staple according to an embodiment of the present invention includes two arms connected by a transverse bridge. Each arm includes an anchor portion and a manipulation portion arranged so as to extend from one another and connected by a separation mechanism or breakaway feature. The anchor portion is used to anchor the arm in a bone while the manipulation portion is used to guide the arm in displacement relative to the bridge. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254091 | HUMERAL ROTATING BURR GUIDE - A cutting guide for removal of bone during arthroplasty. The cutting guide includes a housing having a three-dimensional guide path and an arm coupled to the housing and extending through the guide path. The arm includes a burr. As the arm is slid along the path, the burr simultaneously cuts in two planes on the bone. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254092 | CUTTING APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING OSTEOTOMY - For performing an osteotomy operation at a selected location on a patient's bone, a cutting apparatus comprising a screw device having a tubular shell with at least one longitudinal slot through said shell. A knife holder is slidable longitudinally in the bore to pivotally support at least one knife for displacement between a closed position and an opened position. In its closed position the knife is contained within the bore, and is pivotable to said opened position to project outwardly through the slot to perform the cutting operation, The knife is displaced longitudinally in the bore by an applicator operable to be telescopically displaced in the bore and operable upon its longitudinal displacement to contact an extended end of said knife and pivot the knife into its opened position through the slot, and thereafter to displace said knife holder toward the opposite end of said tubular shell. A spring is positioned between the knife holder and the opposite end of the bore to provide a bias resisting the longitudinal displacement of said knife holder, and upon retraction of said applicator, to return the knife to its closed position. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254093 | Patient-Specific Alignment Guide - An orthopedic apparatus includes an alignment guide attachable to one of a femoral joint surface of a femur of a patient. The alignment guide has a patient-specific three-dimensional engagement surface, and at least one guiding portion defining a guiding passage. The engagement surface anatomically matches a corresponding portion of the femoral joint surface. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254094 | RATCHETING MECHANICAL DRIVER FOR CANNULATED SURGICAL SYSTEMS - A device for rotatably driving a cannulated tool along a guide wire. In one aspect, the device includes a coupling assembly for receiving the tool and guide wire as well as a ratchet mechanism permitting selective rotation between the device and the tool. The device further includes an elongate gripping portion extending transversely to the coupling assembly to provide a levered mechanical advantage while positioning the gripping portion out of the path of the guide wire. In another aspect, the device includes a handle having a through bore shorter than a predetermined length of a connection assembly through bore so that only a short portion of the guide wire is covered by the device. A method of driving a cannulated tool along a guide wire is also provided that includes rotating a gripping portion of a handle assembly about the tool in an arcuate path spaced from the tool. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254095 | SUBCUTANEOUS TUNNELING DEVICE - A subcutaneous tunneling device is provided with an adjustable handle and a user actuated penetrating mechanism for greater control and ease of use during a tunneling procedure. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254096 | VACUUM DELIVERY EXTRACTOR - A delivery extractor for use with a vacuum suction source and at least one monitor in vacuum assisted deliveries. The extractor comprises a cup-shaped element and a tubular stem joined to the cup-shaped element and in pneumatic communication with the vacuum suction source. The extractor also includes at least one non-invasive sensor positioned on and in mechanical communication with a sensor support so as to continuously contact the scalp of a fetus when the head of the fetus is positioned in the cup-shaped element. The sensor support is compressible within the cup-shaped element. The at least one sensor is in communication with the at least one monitor which monitors at least one physiological indicator of the well-being of the fetus during its transit through the birth canal. The invention also includes a system and method for using the above extractor. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254097 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR DESIGNING AND FORMING A SURGICAL IMPLANT - The present invention relates to a method of determining the proper shape of a surgical linking device that is to be attached to a bony body structure such as the spinal column. The present invention also relates to methods of shaping and bending surgical linking devices such that they fit attachment means or are shaped to fit the bony body structure. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254098 | VISUAL ORIENTATION AID FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - The invention relates to a method for visually assisting the alignment of a medical instrument, wherein the instrument is visually displayed on an image output in a positional relationship to a part of a patient's body by means of a medical navigation system, wherein an orientation aid is displayed as a virtual model shape at the instrument or in a particular positioning with respect to a characteristic part of the instrument. It also relates to a planning method for optimized instrument alignment with the aid of such an image assisting method. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254099 | Invaginator for gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device - An assembly for restoring a gastroesophageal flap valve includes a restoration device substantially free for rotation. The assembly comprises an elongated member configured to be fed through a throat, down an adjoining esophagus and into an associated stomach. The elongated member has a distal end. The assembly further comprises a gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device carried on the distal end of the elongated member for placement in the stomach, and an invaginator carried by the elongated member. The invaginator is configured to grip the esophagus and the elongated member and invaginator are coupled for restricted relative axial movement and substantially free relative rotational movement. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254100 | ULTRASONIC NEEDLE DRIVER - An ultrasonic needle driver is provided. The driver includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer mounted within the housing, a coupling mechanism operably connected to and extending distally from the ultrasonic transducer, and a tool assembly operably connected to the coupling mechanism. The tool assembly may be configured for selectively retaining a suture needle. The housing may include a handle assembly for actuating the tool assembly. The handle assembly may include a pair of handles. The handles are spaced apart from the housing when in a first position. The handles may be approximated toward the housing to actuate the tool assembly. The tool assembly may include a jaw member. The housing may be configured for operable engagement by a user and may define a substantially elongated body. The housing may define a pistol or pencil grip. The driver may also include an activation mechanism for activating the ultrasonic transducer. The driver may further include a control module integrally formed therewith. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254101 | Suturing Device for Anastomisis of Lumens - A surgical device that includes an outer hollow body and an inner hollow body. The inner hollow body is slidably disposed within said outer hollow body and the inner hollow body includes at least two hollow arms located at the distal end of the inner hollow body. An inflatable member is rotatably attached to each hollow arm of the inner hollow body. At least a pair of suture rings are rotatably coupled to the outer hollow body wherein the suture rings are in parallel to each other and are coupled to each other by a plurality of suture clips. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254102 | DELIVERY MECHANISM FOR TISSUE HOLDING IMPLANTS - A delivery mechanism for delivering tissue holding implants through tissues to be held in approximation includes a shaft having a tip at its distal end, and which is loaded with one or more implants. A wire channel which contains a driving wire is also located within the shaft. When the mechanism is actuated, the driving wire exhibits a proportional longitudinal displacement in the wire channel, such that the wire engages an implant, conveys it along the shaft's longitudinal axis towards the tip, and forces it through the tip. The implants are oriented such that they lie along or nearly along the shaft's longitudinal axis when being conveyed along the axis. The mechanism may optionally include an opposing jaw arranged such that, when actuated, the distal end of the jaw is moved towards the tip, such that tissues placed between the jaw and tip are pinned between them. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254103 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CAVITY OBLITERATION - A device for the obliteration of an aberrant space or cavity. A method for the obliteration of an aberrant space or cavity comprising providing a device according to the present invention. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254104 | METHODS AND COLLAGEN PRODUCTS FOR TISSUE REPAIR - Methods and devices for the repair of articular tissue using collagen material are provided. Compositions of collagen material and related kits are also provided. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254105 | Anastomotic connectors - Methods and anastomotic connector device usable for connecting adjacently located blood vessels, ducts or other natural or artificial anatomical structures that have walls with openings formed therein. The anastomotic connector devices may be delivered through catheters and may be initially deployed in a non-collapsed configuration and subsequently transitioned to a collapsed configuration whereby they hold the adjacent vessels or structures in substantially abutting contact such that fluid or other matter may flow from one anatomical structure into the other. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254107 | Catheter device - A catheter device (K, K | 2009-10-08 |
20090254108 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORNEAL ASTIGMATIC AXIS MARKING - The present invention includes a corneal marker having an adjustable element providing for orientation of the marker to the astigmatic axis of a patient's eye under examination, a handle secured to the corneal marker and a stem secured to and extending below the handle. The stem is weighted to facilitate alignment of the corneal marker to the corneal surface of the patient's eye under examination during corrective eye surgery according to the corneal light reflex from the eye in response to an illumination source. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254109 | OPERATION SYSTEM - An operation system has a controller controlling a plurality of medical devices and a footswitch, the footswitch having a selection unit capable of selecting a medical device to be used and an output of the medical device; and a first and second pedals capable of instructing the selected medical device to perform the output, and the controller having a memory unit storing output pedal setting information comprising operator identification information, first pedal setting information and second pedal setting information; and a control unit controlling, when the selection unit selects given output pedal setting information and the respective pedals are held down, the respective medical devices on the basis of the first and second pedal setting information in the output pedal setting information. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254110 | Apparatus and Methods for Sealing a Vascular Puncture - An apparatus for sealing a puncture includes a positioning member including a proximal end, a distal end sized for insertion into a puncture, an expandable element on the distal end, and a tension indicator on the proximal end. The tension indicator includes a distal housing portion fixed relative to the proximal end, and a proximal housing portion or handle movable proximally relative to the distal housing portion. The handle is biased towards the distal housing portion such that, when sufficient tensile force is applied between the expandable element and the handle, the handle moves away from the distal housing portion. During use, the distal end is introduced through a puncture into a vessel, the expandable element is expanded, and the positioning member is partially withdrawn until the expanded element contacts a wall of the vessel and the handle separates from the distal housing portion, indicating that sufficient tension is applied. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254111 | DEVICE FOR IMPLANTING OCCLUSION SPIRALS COMPRISING AN INTERIOR SECURING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a device for the implantation of occlusion helixes ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254112 | WINDING MANDREL FOR VASOOCCLUSIVE COILS - The winding mandrel includes a pair of generally rounded-cube shaped or orthogonally flat-sided spherical main bodies connected together and having a plurality of cylindrical posts for forming vasoocclusive coils. The main bodies are connected together by a transition post, and the posts of the two main bodies are typically offset. A front end post and back end post are disposed on the front and rear ends of the mandrel. A short winding post member may be added between the connections of the two main bodies to provide additional winding posts. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254113 | Dilatation balloon with ridges and methods - The present invention provides a zero-fold dilatation balloon that includes a balloon body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one ridge at the proximal end and at least one ridge at the distal end in an inflated state, wherein the balloon body between the ridges comprises a continuous polymer tube with an external surface having a hydrophilic coating thereon, and further wherein the balloon has a uniform profile along its entire length in a deflated state. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254114 | BALLOON CATHETER SYSTEM FOR TREATING VASCULAR OCCLUSIONS - The present invention provides a balloon catheter comprising:
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20090254115 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION SYSTEM - An embolic protection system comprises an embolic protection filter | 2009-10-08 |
20090254116 | RETRIEVAL CATHETER AND METHODS OF RETRIEVING DEPLOYED MEDICAL DEVICES - A retrieval catheter for retrieving deployed medical devices includes a first guidewire lumen and a second guidewire lumen spaced radially from the first guidewire lumen. The first guidewire lumen has a distal end portion configured to recapture a medical device, such as a collapsed embolic protection device, deployed in a body lumen and secured to a guidewire extending through the first guidewire lumen. The second guidewire lumen receives a second guidewire which may be advanced past a first interventional site to perform a second procedure. The retrieval catheter may be provided with a soft tip to reduce trauma to the body tissue. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254117 | Venous Filter with Detachable Anchors - A venous filter including anchors that detach from the struts and that remain attached to the vein wall after retrieval of the other parts of the filter is described. Anchors may be detachably connected to struts of the filter via a detachably connected ridge and groove, a detachably connected clip and ridge, a friction fit, a detachable locking pin connection, or a combination thereof. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254118 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION GUIDE WIRE - A sheath attached to a guide wire, a tubular shaft member slidable on the guide wire and a filtering assembly constricted within the sheath are movable in a vessel to a position distal to a lesion in the direction of fluid flow. The filtering assembly may be formed from a plurality of angularly spaced splines and a mesh disposed on the splines having properties of passing fluid in the vessel while blocking the passage of emboli in the fluid. The splines may be provided with shape memory for expanding against the wall of the vessel when released from constriction by the sheath. The sheath may be moved relative to the filtering assembly and the support member to release the filter for expansion against the vessel wall. An interventional device can be used to treat the lesion. Any emboli released into the vessel as a result of the interventional treatment are blocked by the filter member while fluid is allowed to pass there through. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254119 | Vascular Closure Methods and Apparatuses - A vascular closure device comprised of a sheath-delivered expandable, umbrella-like device with structural radial members with terminal and non-terminal hooks that engage the vessel wall. Unlike other vascular closure umbrella-type devices that effect closure by opening of the umbrella to cover an opening, the present invention effects closure of the aperture with closure of the umbrella. The closure can be maintained by a retainer lock that slides down the members, causing contraction, bringing the members into a compressed configuration (e.g., a parallel orientation of linear members) and the wound edges together, permitting immediate vascular closure and healing of the blood vessel. The device can be delivered and recovered by an intravascular sheath. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254120 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY - The present invention relates generally to a device and method for treating tissues of the central nervous system and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a device and method for treating the brain tissue. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254121 | Vascular Closure with Multi-Pronged Clip - A medical device for closing an opening in tissue may include a staple including a plurality of tines, where the staple is deformable from an initial configuration to a splayed configuration and then a closed configuration and a shuttle fixed to the staple, where the shuttle includes a weakened area proximal to the shuttle. A method for closing an opening in tissue of a patient with that medical device may include moving the staple to a location in proximity to the opening; plastically deforming the staple to a splayed configuration; penetrating at least one of the tines into tissue in proximity to the opening; plastically deforming the staple to a closed configuration; and fracturing said shuttle at the weakened area, whereby the staple and a fragment of the shuttle fixed to the staple remain in the patient. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254122 | INTERSPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - An interspinous stabilization system comprising three elements and characterized in that two of its elements, called spinous anchoring parts ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254123 | Dynamic Spinal Stabilization System - A dynamic stabilization system includes a stabilization element, such as a spinal rod, a plurality of bone anchors, such as bone bolts, and a like plurality of connectors for connecting the bolts to the spinal rod. At least some of the connectors include a flexible element between the bone anchor and the rod and an adjustment element for adjusting the flexibility of the flexible element, to thereby adjust the dynamic flexibility between the rod and the bone anchor. In one embodiment, the flexible element is a flexible bearing element of a rod end bearing. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254124 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING AN OBJECT TO BONE AND/OR FOR STABILIZING BONE - A surgical system comprising:
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20090254125 | Top Loading Polyaxial Spine Screw Assembly With One Step Lockup - A top loading polyaxial spinal rod screw assembly is configured for simultaneous or one step lockup of angular orientation of a rod holder portion of the screw assembly relative to a bone screw and of a spinal rod within the rod holder portion of the screw assembly. The spinal rod and the angular orientation of the rod holder holding the spinal rod are thus fixed upon receipt of a lockup component of the present assembly. Components of the present spinal rod screw assembly cooperate to allow reception of a spinal rod in a rod holder that is adapted for pivotal retention on a bone screw and to lock or fix the spinal rod within the rod holder while also locking or fixing the angular orientation of the rod holder relative to the bone screw upon receipt of a lockup cap component of the screw assembly in the rod holder. In one form, the present screw assembly is defined by a three-piece polyaxial screw head assembly for a bone screw. The three-piece polyaxial screw head assembly includes a spine rod holder or head configured for pivotal connection with the bone screw, a head insert configured for reception in the spine rod holder, and a lockup (end) cap configured for reception in the spine rod holder. The lockup cap is configured to interact with the head insert to fix an angular position or orientation of the spine rod holder relative to the bone screw at the same time as fixing a spinal rod that has been received in the spine rod holder relative to the spine rod holder. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254126 | COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM, PLATE, METHOD, DRILL GUIDE AND SAW GUIDE - An osteotomy system includes anchoring screws and advancement screws having a head with a surface defining a first angled plane. A plate has anchoring holes and advancement holes with countersunk surfaces defining respective second angled planes for compression or distraction. The first angled plane contacts one of the second angled planes upon tightening an advancement screw, causing advancement of the plate and step compression or distraction of one bone segment relative to another. In another embodiment, a wedge has a surface defining a first angled plane. A plate has one portion with inclined surfaces defining second angled planes. An advancement screw tightens the first angled plane against one of the second angled planes to advance one of the plate body portions for compression or distraction of one bone segment attached thereto relative to another segment. A plate, a method, a drill guide and a saw guide are also provided. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254127 | LOW PROFILE IMPLANT LOCKING PLATES - An implant locking plate system and a method of using such a system are provided. The implant locking plate system generally includes at least one “T”-headed bone anchoring means, such as a screw or bolt that can be inserted into a vertebral body adjacent to the artificial disc to be stabilized, and a stabilizing plate attached to the bone anchoring means designed to overlap at least a portion of the artificial disk or graft when the bone anchor is inserted into the vertebral body adjacent to the artificial disk or graft. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254128 | Pedicle screw with a closure device - A pedicle screw with a closure device ( | 2009-10-08 |
20090254129 | BONE SCREW SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE FIXATION OF BONE FRACTURES - A bone screw comprising a sleeve and a shaft reciprocally received within the sleeve. The bone screw may be partially or fully extended prior to insertion into a bone by inserting a driver into a longitudinal opening in the sleeve to push the shaft out of the sleeve. The bone screw may be used in connection with a locking plate or other stabilization device. The sleeve of the bone screw may have a smooth distal end. The distal end may have a wider diameter than the main body of the sleeve so as to sit within a counter bore in the locking plate. A threaded set screw may be used to secure the bone screw within the locking plate. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254130 | Bone clamp - A bone clamp, in one example, includes a first scissor arm and a second scissor arm pivotally connected to the first scissor arm. A guide is pivotally attached to the first scissor arm and a first clamping member with a drill or wire receiving channel therethrough is pivotally connected to the second scissor arm and slideable through the guide. A second clamping member is fixed to the guide. In this way, when a bone is clamped between the first and second clamping members, a drill and/or wire can proceed through the first clamping member and into the bone between the first and second clamping members. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254131 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT FACILITATE MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - A system and method that facilitates minimally invasive spine surgery. The system includes screw preparation instruments that include a targeted guide with a laser attached to a fluoroscope, at least one polyaxial screw and rod guidance instruments that selectively insert the at least one polyaxial screw within the spine. The screw preparation instruments include an awl, a hand-held drill or tap, a ball-tipped probe, a cannulated depth gauge ruler, and a hexagonal screwdriver. Each screw preparation instrument have respective handles marked with a targeting guide oriented along respective central axes of the instruments. The rod guidance instruments include a rod with a tapered tip, a T-handle rod holder, a T-handle alignment guide, an alignment marker sleeve, a flexible alignment marker with a polyaxial head, and a template rod. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254132 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF BONE FRACTURE - Devices and methods for treating bones having bone marrow therein, or other targeted anatomical locations, including bones that are weakened, suffering from or prone to fracture and/or disease. The disclosed devices desirably prepare the targeted anatomical site for a flow of filling/stabilizing and/or therapeutic material, and then provide for control of the flow of material within the targeted anatomical site, measure the volume of material delivered to the site of interest, and prevent the placement of materials in unintended locations. Once material has been delivered, some or all of the flow control devices can be removed from the targeted anatomical site. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254133 | Method for treatment of diabetes by electrostimulatioin - A method for treating a patient suffering diabetes or pre-diabetes is disclosed. In brief, this treatment involves delivering a micro-current to the patient, in accordance with a defined therapeutic regime. More specifically, this invention relates to the treatment of diabetes, by means of electrostimulation, so as to correct/abate the biological processes which are believed to be destructive of the cells involved in the production of insulin. In practice a body conformable, electrode wrap is secured to an individual, and an alternating, direct current applied to the electrode wrap, within the range of from 20 milli-amperes to 1 atto-ampere (1×10 | 2009-10-08 |
20090254134 | Hybrid ultrasound/electrode device for neural stimulation and recording - An invasive device that uses electrodes in conjunction with ultrasound is used to enhance and localize electrical recordings and stimulation of neurons. The current design is confined to operate within an elongated geometry for ease of insertion and minimal disruption to brain tissue. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254135 | HIGH-ENERGY ANTI-TACHYCARDIA THERAPY - Embodiments of the invention are related to medical devices and methods for delivery high-energy anti-tachycardia therapy to a subject, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a medical device including a controller module configured to administer a plurality of electrical pulses to a patient in response to a detected tachycardia, the electrical pulses comprising an amplitude of greater than 3 Volts and less than 40 Volts, the controller configured to modulate the amplitude of the electrical pulses. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of treating a tachyarrhythmia including administering a first series of electrical pulses to a patient with an implantable medical device, the electrical pulses including an amplitude of greater than 8 Volts and less than 40 Volts, the first series of electrical pulses having an interval of less than about 600 ms in between individual pulses. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254136 | Automatic External Defibrillator for Adult and Pediatric Patients - An AED unit which is operable to selectively execute either an adult rescue protocol or a pediatric rescue protocol is causes to execute the pediatric rescue protocol by inserting a key-like device into a slot of the AED unit. A sensor inside the case of the AED unit senses the presence of the device in the slot and responds by executing the pediatric rescue protocol. In an illustrated embodiment the AED unit includes a lighting mechanism which is used to light an illustration showing the proper placement of electrode pads on an adult patient. The key-like device includes an illustration showing the proper placement of electrode pads on a pediatric patient which obscures the adult illustration when the device is inserted in the AED unit. The key-like device is configured to make use of the same AED unit lighting mechanism to light the pediatric pad placement illustration. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254137 | Temperature Based Systems and Methods for Tachycardia Discrimination and Therapy - Embodiments of the invention are related to an implantable medical system, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a processor, an electrical sensor, and a temperature sensor. The processor is configured to monitor myocardial electrical activity with input from the electrical sensor; identify myocardial electrical activity indicative of an arrhythmia, measure temperature of blood in the coronary venous system with input from the temperature sensor; determine if the arrhythmia is hemodynamically stable or hemodynamically unstable based on the temperature of blood in the coronary venous system, and initiate high-voltage shock therapy if the arrhythmia is hemodynamically unstable. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254138 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PULMONARY ARTERY PRESSURE SIGNAL ISOLATION - An implantable system senses a pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) signal using an implantable sensor placed in the pulmonary artery and isolates a plurality of signals from the PAP signal for diagnostic and/or therapeutic use. Each signal is extracted from the PAP signal using its known frequency characteristics and/or timing relationship with one or more detectable events. | 2009-10-08 |
20090254139 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURE - In an implantable medical device and a method for the operation thereof, acoustic energy is sensed in a subject in whom the device is implanted, and signals indicative of heart sounds of the heart of the patient are produced over predetermined periods of a cardiac cycle, during successive cardiac cycles. A signal corresponding to the second heart sound (S | 2009-10-08 |