50th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080306456 | Wound Treatment Device with Elastically Deformable Vacuum-Generating Element - The invention relates to a wound treatment device ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080306457 | Enhanced surgical related liquid collection - Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising in combination, first and second collectors arrayed and configured for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area or areas, the collectors arrayed in selected edgewise proximal relation to enhance surgical related liquid collection and transfer capability. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306458 | Surgical Irrigation and Retraction Platform - The invention relates to a universal design for an irrigation and retraction platform for use in operating on an extremity of a patient. The platform includes a chamber provided for the efficient collection and disposal of fluids to reduce the possibility of contaminating the surgical team and the operating room, and a support platform for positioning the extremity during surgery. The invention also includes an enclosure and other accessories for use with the platform. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306459 | Cleanable Filter for an Ostomy Appliance - The present invention relates to an in situ cleanable filter for an ostomy appliance comprising a pathway for leading gases to a vent in an ostomy bag and a protective element contained in said pathway to prevent solid or semi-liquid waste from blocking the pathway where a channel or compartment formed by liquid impermeable layer(s) is defining at least part of the pathway and at least a part of said compartment or channel contain a protective element of an open celled compressible material having a memory and having a pore size of at least 60 PPI, said protective element extending in the same direction as the gas flow within the channel or compartment, said channel or compartment having an opening providing access to the pathway from the interior of the bag, said pathway having another opening being connected to a vent in the ostomy bag, optionally via a deodorizing filter. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306460 | Disposable Ostomy Irrigation Sleeve - Ostomy irrigation sleeve having a tubular shape and a first end with a first opening for receiving ostomy discharge material and a second, opposite end with a second opening for discharge of the ostomy discharge material into a discharge unit, for example a toilet, after guidance through the sleeve. The irrigation sleeve is made of a flexible, water soluble material configured to be water soluble only after a certain time of exposure to liquid, wherein the certain time is at least 3 minutes. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306461 | ALARM DEVICE FOR DIAPER - An alarm device for a diaper includes a substrate, a cathode partially covering a surface of the substrate, an anode partially covering the surface of the substrate and spaced from the cathode, an absorbent layer covering the surface of the substrate and connecting the cathode and the anode, and an alarm electrically connecting with the cathode and the anode. The absorbent layer is made of polymer material containing electrolyte. Once the absorbent layer absorbs water, the ions of the electrolyte in the absorbent layer can move so that a battery is formed with the cathode and the anode to turn on the alarm. By means of the aforesaid arrangement, the alarm device of the present invention sends out warning while the diaper is wetted by urine or water. There is no battery-exhausting problem so that the alarm device is convenience in use. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306462 | DISPOSABLE MULTILAYERED LOW FRICTION DOUBLE LUBRICATED BED PAD - A disposable multilayered double lubricated bed pad is disclosed. Specifically, a lubricated pad for preventing and treating bedsores on a person's body and for managing discharged body fluids is disclosed. Among other things, the disclosed pad has absorbing layers and means for managing discharged body fluids away from a person's body to the absorbing layers. The disclosed pad also has a lubricating layer and is constructed to minimize friction between a person's body and a supporting surface. The disclosed pad is also treated with a lubricating, skin protecting, and moisturizing emollient for the treatment and prevention of pressure sores The emollient can be microencapsulated in the lubricating layer. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306463 | Absorbent Articles Comprising Low Basis Weight Films Exhibiting Low Glue Burn Through - Low basis weight films having a heat capacity×density value of greater than about 970,000 Ws/m | 2008-12-11 |
20080306464 | DISPOSABLE MULTILAYERED LOW FRICTION DOUBLE LUBRICATED ADULT BRIEF - A disposable multilayered adult brief is disclosed. Specifically, a lubricated adult brief pad for preventing and treating bedsores on a person's body and for managing discharged body fluids is disclosed. Among other things, the disclosed adult brief has a contoured lubricated pad panel and a perimeter panel. The contoured lubricated pad panel has absorbing layers and means for managing discharged body fluids away from a person's body to the absorbing layers. The adult brief also has a lubricating layer and is constructed to minimize friction between a person's body and a supporting surface. The adult brief is also treated with a lubricating, skin protecting, and moisturizing emollient for the treatment and prevention of pressure sores. The emollient can be microencapsulated in the lubricating layer. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306465 | Adjustable Length Catheter - An adjustable length catheter device, a kit and a method of providing the adjustable length catheter device to a patient are provided. The catheter device includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a first lumen and a second lumen extending at least partially therethrough. The catheter device further includes a manifold operably connected to the shaft. The manifold is configured to longitudinally move along the shaft towards the distal portion for separating the proximal portion of the shaft into a first proximal shaft portion including the first lumen and a second proximal shaft portion including the second lumen. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306466 | Implantable Infusion Devices Including Apparatus For Confirming Side Port Access - Implantable infusion devices and systems with side port access detection capability and methods of detecting side port access. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306467 | Method and Devices for Selective Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography - A catheter for inserting into a bodily structure. The catheter includes a primary lumen for passing a device. One or more flaps or circumferential anchors protrude from a front tip of the catheter. The flaps or circumferential anchors engage with an inter-mural mucosa of the bodily structure. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306468 | Guide Wire - The guide wire is a guide wire includes a distal portion and a main body portion. This guide wire is provided with a first curve portion; a second curve portion included on the distal side of aforesaid first curve portion and curved to the opposite direction with respect to aforesaid first curve portion; a third curve portion included on the distal side of aforesaid second curve portion and curved to the opposite direction with respect to aforesaid second curve portion, wherein a line contacting with both aforesaid first curve portion and aforesaid third curve portion has an obtuse angle with respect to an axis line of aforesaid main body portion. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306469 | Medical connector - A medical connector capable of allowing, in which a stepped portion is not formed between upper surfaces of a valve and a housing, includes a disc shaped valve member which has a slit formed at a center portion thereof; a housing with a substantially cylindrical shape which sandwiches a circumferential edge portion of the valve member; and an annular ring member which is disposed on an upper circumferential edge of the valve member other than the center portion thereof, wherein the housing has a pedestal which is formed on an inner circumferential surface thereof so as to protrude inward, the valve member being placed on the pedestal, and wherein the valve member is fixed to the inside of the housing by allowing the ring member and the housing to be joined to each other by a swaging process after the valve member is placed on the pedestal in the housing. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306470 | Optical screening device - An optical screening device for detecting abnormal skin tissue indicative of disease including a handle having an elongated stem adapted for holding the optical screening device in one hand and a head for housing an array of light emitting diodes with each diode in the array being spaced apart to form a given geometry with each diode selected to emit light in a wavelength range between 340 nm to 470 nm; a high pass filter supported by said handle in close proximity to said array of light emitting diodes with the filter being of a size to provide a defined viewable area for visibly detecting irradiated light reflected from skin tissue under observation and adapted to block light at least below 400 nm; and a source of electrical power for energizing said array of light emitting diodes. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306471 | Methods and devices for fractional ablation of tissue - Methods and devices for ablating portions of a tissue volume with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) to produce lattices of EMR-treated ablation islets in the tissue are disclosed, including lattices of micro-holes, micro-grooves, and other structures. Also, methods and devices for using the ablated islets are disclosed, including to deliver chromophores, filler, drugs and other substances to the tissue volume. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306472 | LASER APPARATUS WITH INTEGRATED FOOTSWITCH CONTROL - A laser apparatus is disclosed. The laser apparatus can be placed on the ground of an operation site to save precious desktop space. The laser apparatus comprises a footswitch module physically integrated or combined with the laser module for controlling the status of the laser module. The laser apparatus further comprises a miniature control unit, which can be clipped onto the pocket of the operator or be integrated or combined on the hand piece of the laser apparatus for controlling and displaying status of the laser module. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306473 | Tissue-treating device with medium-control mechanism - Disclosed is a tissue-treating device. The device includes a waveguide to guide light, and a medium-control mechanism to change a medium disposed near an area of a tissue to which light from the waveguide is applied. The medium-control mechanism to change the medium may be configured to change the medium such that light energy applied to the area of the tissue with the changed medium results in changes to the area of the tissue that are different from changes to the area of the tissue resulting from application of light energy to the area without changing the medium. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306474 | Coolant Dosing Device for Finely Dosing Liquefied Crygenic Gas - The invention relates to a coolant dosing device for the application of cryogenic gas for producing low temperatures as required e.g. in cryosurgery. The invention aims to ensure a disturbance-free operation in spite of often dirty gas and to exclude possible operating errors in the connection of capsules of the prior art. According to the invention, the coolant dosing device comprises a capillary tube that receives gas that has been filtered in the capsule and directly supplies it to the dispenser, thereby ensuring a disturbance-free operation. The low force connection between the capsule and the metering device by means of O-rings that are slipped over ensures a tight seal and an error-free operation. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306475 | CRYO-APPLICATOR CROSS-SECTION CONFIGURATION - A configuration for a cryo-catheter which optimizes both the catheter's outer diameter and the size of the catheter's internal refrigerant flow path is described. Specifically, the inner dimensions of the cryo-catheter are configured to accommodate a pre-selected flow of refrigerant into the catheter's distal tip, and a return flow of refrigerant from the distal tip. The return flow is established in the void spaces between a refrigerant supply line and the inner wall of the catheter body. The available void space varies along the catheter length and depends on the presence/absence of various catheter accessories (i.e. pull wires, pressure tubes, etc.) which typically only extend through a portion of the catheter length. The disclosed configuration ensures that the cryo-catheter does not operate in a refrigerant limited condition, maintains the refrigerant as a liquid in the supply tube, and maintains the return line pressure at about 1 atmosphere. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306476 | THERMALLY MEDIATED TISSUE MOLDING - A method and device to modify tissue in a manner such that it will take on a permanent new shape. Subdermal tissue is heated to approx 60° C. at which point it becomes pliable and moldable and will take on a permanent new shape if allowed to cool and heal in a new position. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306477 | ATRIAL ABLATION CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - An atrial ablation catheter and methods for its use. The endocardial catheter includes an electrode array particularly adapted to locate and ablate foci of arrhythmia which are required for sustained atrial fibrillation is provided. The array is easily deployed and retracted from the catheter, and presents a distally oriented electrode array that can be pressed against the wall of the atrium. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306478 | Method and Apparatus for Electrochemically Dissolving Selected Regions of Conducting Objects in Tissue - A method and apparatus are described for selectively removing parts of a conducting object imbedded in tissue using an electrolytic process. The method includes steps for protecting the surrounding tissue from damage during the electrolytic process. Applications for the invention include sectioning surgical and/or post-mortem tissue for gross and microscopic examination, in situations where the tissue is complicated by the presence of a metal implant. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306479 | FIXATION DEVICE FOR PROXIMAL ELBOW FRACTURES AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A bone fixation device includes a rod including a first portion extending from a proximal side of the rod, and a second portion extending from the first portion, wherein the rod is inserted into a medullary canal of an ulna bone, the first portion includes a plurality of longitudinally displaced screw holes, having axes whereby at least two screws inserted into the screw boles extend in discrete directions into a metaphyseal portion of the ulna. The bone fixation device also includes a curved extension portion extending from the proximal side of the rod to capture an olecranon of the ulna. The device provides the benefits of an intramedullary nail and proximal tension band type fixation in a single device. The fixation device permits a minimally invasive treatment of proximal ulna fractures that may otherwise be under treated. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306480 | Scapho-lunate Fixation Implants and Methods of Use - Surgical implants for neighboring bones are disclosed herein. Preferred implants are configured to be implanted into the scaphoid and lunate. Preferred implants include a first plate configured to be implanted into the scaphoid and a second plate configured to be implanted into the lunate wherein said first and second plates are couple together by a rotatable rod. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306481 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS TO A SPINE - A system for accessing a spine from a curved postero-lateral approach may include a curved cannula positioned along a curved path from an opening in the skin to a location proximate the spine. A guide member may be first inserted to establish the path between the tissues and fascia, and one or more intermediate cannulas may be temporarily inserted over the guide member to dilate the tissues prior to insertion of the main cannula. An interbody device may be implanted in an intervertebral space through the cannula. The system may include a guide bar removably coupled to a targeting post. The targeting post may be inserted adjacent the spine to provide a target, and the guide bar may be removably attached to the guide member, to guide it along the path to the target location. An external support arm may be secured to any other component of the system. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306482 | Surgical Cutting Tool - Surgical cutting tool for manufacturing of a recess in a firm body tissue, in particular in a bone and/or in a cartilage, with a milling range, which is rotatable around a central axis of rotation, with an outside lateral surface of the milling range and by an internal area, which is substantially defined by the lateral surface and turned away from the worked on body tissue, and the lateral surface is formed with at least two machining cutting edges in terms of a milling head, which proceed at the lateral surface from a machining center to a machining edge of the milling range and which are in particular spiral curved, and apertures are arranged adjacent to the cutting edges for the transport of the cutting splinters into the internal area, whereby the cutting edges are interrupted by means of recesses in such a way that the cutting edges are formed by individually cutting elements. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306483 | RETROGRADE CUTTING INSTRUMENT - An instrument for retrograde cutting of sockets or tunnels in bone for arthroscopic tenodesis. A retrograde cutter is used to form a recipient site socket from the inside out, i.e., using a retrograde technique, with minimal incisions of distal cortices and reduced intraarticular bone fragmentation of tunnel rims. The retrograde cutter is provided with a cutting blade that is configured to engage the shaft of the instrument and to lock onto the shaft. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306484 | APPARATUS FOR KNEE SURGERY AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306485 | INSTRUMENTS FOR KNEE SURGERY AND METHOD UF USE - The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing minimally invasive knee surgery. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306486 | Surgical Alignment Guide - A surgical alignment guide for hip replacement or revision surgery includes a support ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080306487 | Drill Guide And Method For Placing A Fixation Device Hole - The invention relates to a drill guide and method for providing a drill guide, where the drill guide is for placing a fixation device hole proximate to a bone tunnel in a bone. The drill guide includes a foot for placement in the bone tunnel in the bone and a leg extending from the foot and having a recess. A locator is placed within the recess and, in a retracted position, the locator is inside the leg. The locator is also hingedly connected to the leg such that, in an unretracted position, the locator rotates and extends outwardly from the recess for locating a fixation device hole. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306488 | Inserter for a spinal implant - An inserter for implanting an intervertebral spacer into a spinal disc space is disclosed. The inserter comprises a jaw assembly connected to a shaft assembly that is connected to a handle assembly. The user operates the handle assembly to open and close the jaw assembly to thereby connect to and release from the intervertebral spacer. Furthermore, the handle assembly is operable to lock and unlock rotation of the jaw assembly while still connected thereto to permit angulation of the jaw assembly relative to the shaft assembly without losing hold of the intervertebral spacer. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306489 | Inserter for a spinal implant - An inserter for implanting a spinal implant such as an intervertebral spacer into a spinal disc space is disclosed. The inserter comprises a jaw assembly connected to a shaft assembly that is connected to a handle assembly. The user operates the handle assembly to open and close the jaw assembly to thereby connect to and release from the implant. Furthermore, the handle assembly is operable to lock and unlock rotation of the jaw assembly while still connected thereto to permit angulation of the jaw assembly relative to the shaft assembly without losing hold of the implant. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306490 | TRACKABLE DIAGNOSTIC SCOPE APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - A surgical procedure is provided. The procedure acquires a plurality of points on or near a bone abnormality and registers them with a surgical navigation system. The navigation system uses the acquired points to make an implant having a surface adapted to contact the bone, and particularly an implant having a portion whose shape substantially matches that of the bone abnormality. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306491 | SINGLE STAGE HEMOSTASIS CLIPPING DEVICE - A tissue clipping apparatus comprises a clip including a proximal end received within a capsule. The clip includes a clip locking member biased to engage a first locking structure of the capsule to lock the clip in the capsule in a closed configuration. The apparatus also comprises a tension member releasably coupling the clip to a proximal end of the device which, during use, remains accessible to a user. The tension member is coupled to the clip by a joint designed to release when subject to a predetermined load to separate the clip from the device, release of the joint releasing the locking member to engage the first locking structure. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306492 | CLIPPING INSTRUMENT FOR AN ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICE - A clipping instrument for an endoscope is provided. The clipping instrument includes a flexible sheath, an operation wire, which can be forwarded and retracted in an axial direction of the flexible sheath, at least one detachable clip assembly, including a pair of openable and closable clipping arms which can be projected forward to open outside the flexible sheath and to be closed to clip onto a treatment object outside the flexible sheath according to forwarding and retracting movements of the operation wire, and frictional members, which can generate frictional resistance between each other inside the flexible sheath. The frictional resistance is generated while the clipping arms of the clip assembly are forwarded by the forwarding movement of the operation wire to project out of the flexible sheath to be fully opened. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306493 | CLIPPING INSTRUMENT FOR AN ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICE - A clipping instrument for an endoscope is provided. The clipping instrument includes a flexible sheath, an operation wire, at least one detachable clip assembly, including a pair of openable and closable clipping arms and a fastening ring to encircle proximal portions of the clipping arms, arranged in vicinity of a distal end portion of the flexible sheath. The clipping arms can be projected forward and rotated in opening directions to open outside the flexible sheath to self-openable positions, and to be rotated in closing directions to clip onto a treatment object outside the flexible sheath according to forwarding and retracting movements of the fastening ring through the operation wire. The the pair of clipping arms are configured to be respectively rotatable about an axis independently from the movement of the fastening ring by external force and can be further opened extendedly from the self-openable position by the external force. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306494 | Mesh implant with an interlocking knitted structure - A resorbable polymeric mesh implant is provided for use in the reconstruction of soft tissue defects. The mesh implant is provided with an interlocking knitted structure comprising two or more sets of fibers with different times of degradation, allowing a stepwise increase in the relative distension of the overall mesh over time. The filamentous fibers are knitted together, wherein the filaments of the first set of fibers are interlaced into the filaments of the second set of fibers and at least partly traverse the knit pattern of the second set of fibers such that the filaments of the first set of fibers lock the movement of the part of the mesh formed by the second set of fibers. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306495 | Transilluminating laparoscopic ligating vascular clamp (LVC) - A transilluminating laparoscopic ligating clamp (LVC) arrangement comprising an elongated generally “J” shaped dorsal clamp component and an elongated generally “J” shaped ventral clamp component, arranged to be receivably lockable with the dorsal clamp component about a living tissue element. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306496 | Physiologic abdominal closure - A closure device and method to close the abdomen between surgical procedures and maintain a normal physiologic tension on the fascia to prevent undue retraction. In one embodiment, the closure device includes a “needled carabiner” attached to a rubberband of specific tension. The rubberband mimics the physiologic tension the abdominal wall normally experiences during daily activities and allows the abdominal compartment to expand as needed to maintain a healthy intra-abdominal pressure. The bands contract to maintain the intra-abdominal pressure and slowly pull the abdominal fascia back to the midline to facilitate surgical closure of the abdomen. In one embodiment, the “needled carabiner” includes a hinged surgical needle with a protected cap. The hinged needle is placed outside the normal suture line, thereby limiting the amount of surgical trauma the fascia endures. The strength of the rubberbands may be varied to accommodate differently sized individuals. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306497 | Hernia Patch Frame - A hernia repair patch ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080306498 | ECCENTRIC ABRADING HEAD FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICES - The invention provides a rotational atherectomy device having, in various embodiments, a flexible, elongated, rotatable drive shaft with at least one flexible eccentric enlarged abrading head attached thereto. In other embodiments, the eccentric abrading head is not flexible or partially flexible. At least part of the eccentric enlarged cutting head has a tissue removing surface—typically an abrasive surface. In certain embodiments, the abrading head will be at least partially hollow. When placed within an artery against stenotic tissue and rotated at sufficiently high speeds the eccentric nature of the enlarged cutting head causes the cutting head and drive shaft to rotate in such a fashion as to open the stenotic lesion to a diameter substantially larger than the outer diameter of the enlarged cutting head. Preferably the eccentric enlarged cutting head has a center of mass spaced radially from the rotational axis of the drive shaft, facilitating the ability of the device to open the stenotic lesion to a diameter substantially larger than the outer diameter of the enlarged cutting head when operated at high speeds. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306499 | Recanalizing occluded vessels using controlled antegrade and retrograde tracking - A method and systems for treating chronic total occlusions, particularly those that are difficult to treat, is disclosed. In this approach, recanalizing the CTO is achieved using a combined antegrade and retrograde approach. The proximal end of the occlusion is penetrated using an antegrade wire, using a traditional approach. Using collateral vessels, the distal end of the occlusion is crossed in a retrograde fashion and by appropriately maneuvering each member, a continuous channel is created. Additional elements such as capture devices, dilators and injection catheters are also disclosed. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306500 | Device For Preparing Tissue Discs, In Particular Cartilaginous Discs - The invention relates to a device for preparing tissue discs, in particular cartilaginous discs. A device for preparing tissue discs that is of simple structure and ensures safe handling comprises, in addition to a clamping device for securing a tissue block by clamping, at least one cutting device for treating the tissue block held in the clamping device. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306501 | Device and method for ultrasound wound debridement - An end-effector configured and dimensioned for being connected to an ultrasound surgical device is provided. The end-effector includes means for receiving ultrasound waves generated and propagated by the ultrasound surgical device, and means for debriding tissue on a wound surface. The means for debriding tissue includes at least one non-smooth surface; and means for propagating the received ultrasound waves to the at least one non-smooth surface for vibrating the at least one non-smooth surface, wherein the at least one non-smooth vibrating surface is configured to contact and debride tissue on the wound surface. A method is further provided for debriding wound tissue including the steps of providing ultrasound waves to a non-smooth surface configured for debriding, propagating the ultrasound waves to cause vibration of the non-smooth surface, and contacting the vibrating surface configured for debriding with the wound tissue. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306502 | Drive module for a device for the local piercing of a human or animal skin and a handheld - The invention relates to a drive module for a device for the local piercing of a human or an animal skin, with a drive apparatus which is configured for the purpose of producing a drive rotary movement and a conversion mechanism coupled to the drive apparatus which is configured for the purpose of converting the drive movement into a coupling-connectable forward/backward movement for a needle apparatus piercing the skin locally, and which comprises a free-running functional member, wherein the functional member is coupled to a magnetic anti-turn locking element allowing a wobble or tilting movement of the functional member where, with the said anti-turn locking element, a magnetic retaining force is provided which acts against a turning of the functional member. Furthermore, the invention relates to a handheld with a drive module and a processing module in which a needle apparatus having a needle is formed and which is configured for the purpose of converting the forward/backward movement provided by the drive module into a piercing movement. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306503 | MECHANICALLY DETACHABLE VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE - A device for delivering an occlusive element such as a vaso-occlusive coil includes an elongate sheath. An elongate releasing member having a distal tip or end is moveable within a lumen of the elongate sheath. A filament is provided having first and second ends with each end being fixed relative to the elongate sheath to form a loop segment. The loop segment of the filament is passed through a securing member located on the proximal end of the occlusive element. The distal tip of the elongate releasing member is inserted into the portion of the loop segment that passes through the securing member to lock the occlusive element relative to the elongate sheath. The occlusive element is released by pulling the elongate releasing member proximally to retract the distal tip from the loop segment of the filament. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306504 | MECHANICALLY DETACHABLE VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE - A device for delivering an occlusive element includes an elongate pusher member having a lumen. A locking member is disposed within the lumen of the elongate pusher member. A moveable elongate releasing member is disposed within the lumen of the elongate pusher member. A filament is secured to the distal end of the elongate releasing member. The occlusive member is locked to the elongate releasing member when the filament passes through a securing member on the occlusive member and is pinched or wedged between the locking member and the elongate releasing member. The occlusive element is in an unlocked state when the elongate releasing member is retracted proximally relative to the elongate pusher member. The filament, along with the elongate releasing member, are retracted proximally until the filament is detached or uncoupled from the securing member of the occlusive member. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306505 | Dimensionally Adjustable Soft Tissue Expander - A soft tissue expander includes an expandable cover, a base, an adjustable central portion and a connecting member joined to side portions and extending across the central portion to determine the width of the expander. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306506 | SELF-INFLATING AND DEFLATING INTRAGASTRIC BALLOON IMPLANT DEVICE - A variable-sized, self-inflating and self-deflating intragastric balloon device, includes a hiocompatible polymer membrane formed into a balloon having inner and outer surfaces preferably coated with a wax, the balloon defining an interior lumen having an internal capsule freely floating within the lumen, the internal capsule having first and second chambers with a communicating one way valve therebetween. The first chamber is formed from a biocompatible polymer preferably coated with wax forming a gas and liquid tight housing to store a liquid solution therein, and the second chamber is composed of material capable of self dissolving or degrading in the presence of the liquid solution. Application of external pressure will transfer liquid from the first chamber through the valve into the second chamber where it will degrade the chamber and react with a solid reagent disposed within the lumen external to the capsule, forming a gas which inflates the balloon. A manufactured weakness within the membrane wall reacts chemically and/or physically causing a deflation of the balloon. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306507 | Therapeutic Facial Mask - A therapeutic beauty mask comprising a mask body ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080306508 | MAGNETIC THERAPEUTIC PAIRED ACCESSORIES - Provided are methods and articles for magnetic therapy and acupressure which include pieces capable of being connected through a magnetic interaction. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306509 | Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Device and Method - A device for closure of a patent foramen ovale. The device includes at least one elongated tissue anchor at the distal end of the device. A distal end portion of the tissue anchor is selectively deployable between a closed position in which the distal end portion of the tissue anchor is capable of penetrating the septum and the flap, and a radially extensible position in which the distal end portion of the tissue anchor is capable of engaging the septum or flap so that the septum and flap may be urged into registry. A deployment member is associated with the tissue anchor for selectively deploying the distal end portion of the tissue anchor between the closed position and the radially extensible position. A closure element is disposed at the distal end of the device. The closure element is engageable with the septum and the flap when the septum and flap are in registry, for maintaining such registry. An actuator is associated with the closure element for selectively engaging the closure element with the septum and flap. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306510 | FIXATION SUTURE DEVICE AND METHOD - A fixation suture device ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080306511 | Suture Anchor - A suture anchor assembly with an anchor and a driver locatable in an axial longitudinal opening in the anchor, the driver having a through hole at its distal end. A suture is provided extending through the opening and outside of the anchor at its distal end, and passing proximally along longitudinal grooves on the outside of the anchor. Once the anchor has been inserted into a body, the driver can be withdrawn providing a loop of suture extending from the opening, plus the suture ends extending from the grooves. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306512 | Portable slant board anterior adjusting table - This is a chiropractic adjusting table which makes correction of spinal misalignments in 1 | 2008-12-11 |
20080306513 | SHAPED HORIZONTAL ROD FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306514 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL DEFLECTION PROFILE FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306515 | HORIZONTAL ROD WITH A MOUNTING PLATFORM FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306516 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL HORIZONTAL ROD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306517 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A DEFLECTION ROD MOUNTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A MOUNTING ROD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306518 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306519 | REVISION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306520 | IMPLANTATION METHOD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306521 | MODULAR SPINE TREATMENT KIT FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION OF THE SPINE - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306522 | HORIZONTALLY LOADED DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306523 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM WITH HORIZONTAL DEFLECTION ROD AND ARTICULATING VERTICAL RODS - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306524 | ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR A SPINE IMPLANTATION SYSTEM THAT CAN MOVE ABOUT THREE AXES - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306525 | SPINE IMPLANT WITH A DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM INCLUDING A DEFLECTION LIMITING SHIELD ASSOCIATED WITH A BONE SCREW AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes a deflection rod system implant. The system is modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306526 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM WITH A DEFLECTION CONTOURING SHIELD FOR A SPINE IMPLANT AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306527 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM WITH A SHIELDED DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient | 2008-12-11 |
20080306528 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR SPINE IMPLANT WITH END CONNECTORS AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306529 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306530 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM WITH MOUNT FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306531 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM WITH A NON-LINEAR DEFLECTION TO LOAD CHARACTERISTIC FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306532 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM DIMENSIONED FOR DEFLECTION TO A LOAD CHARACTERISTIC FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306533 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A VERTEBRAL FUSION IMPLANT FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306534 | DUAL DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306535 | METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM AND CUSTOMIZING THE DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR A PARTICULAR PATIENT NEED FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306536 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A dynamic bone fixation element for securing an elongated fixation element such as, a longitudinal rod or bone plate, to a patient's bone, preferably a vertebra. The dynamic bone fixation element preferably includes a bone fixation element and a flexible element for connecting the bone fixation element to the elongated fixation element. The flexible element preferably permits the elongated fixation element to move with respect to the bone fixation element and hence with respect to the bone affixed thereto. The flexible element preferably permits extension and/or compression of the elongated fixation element with respect to the bone fixation element and polyaxially movement of the elongated fixation element with respect to the bone fixation element. The flexible element is preferably in the form of a spring or a spring-like flexible element. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306537 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION - A method and apparatus of limiting at least one degree of movement between a superior vertebral body, an inferior vertebral body, and an intermediate vertebral body that is disposed between the superior and inferior vertebral bodies of a patient. The method can comprise: advancing a distal end of a stabilization device into a pedicle of the intermediate vertebral body; positioning a proximal portion of the stabilization device such that the proximal portion limits at least one degree of movement between the superior vertebral body and the intermediate vertebral body by contacting a surface of the superior vertebral body; and advancing a distal end of a fixation device into a facet of the intermediate vertebral body and into a facet or pedicle of the inferior vertebral body for stabilizing the intermediate vertebral body and the inferior vertebral body. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306538 | LOW PROFILE TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR - Provided is a novel low profile transverse connector system having a first and second spinal rod connection member disposed at opposing ends of an elongated cross connection device, each connection member having a distal end configured to be capable of connecting to a spinal rod and a proximal end having a multidirectional articulation joint at which a centrally disposed cross connecting assembly is provided to attach the first and second connection members to each other, the first and second spinal rod connection members each defining two opposing compression slots that serve to facilitate a secure connection to spinal rods and to the cross connecting assembly by the tightening of only one locking screw. Also provided is a method of stabilizing vertebrae using the disclosed system. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306539 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A DEFLECTION ROD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306540 | SPINE IMPLANT WITH A DEFELCTION ROD SYSTEM ANCHORED TO A BONE ANCHOR AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes a deflection rod system implant. The system is modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306541 | SPINE IMPLANT WITH A DUAL DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM INCLUDING A DEFLECTION LIMITING SHEILD ASSOCIATED WITH A BONE SCREW AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes a deflection rod system implant. The system is modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306542 | SPINE IMPLANT WITH A DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM AND CONNECTING LINKAGES AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes a deflection rod system implant. The system is modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306543 | SUPER-ELASTIC DEFLECTION ROD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306544 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR A SPINE IMPLANT INCLUDING AN INNER ROD AND AN OUTER SHELL AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306545 | DEFLECTION ROD SYSTEM FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306546 | BONE ANCHOR WITH A YOKE-SHAPED ANCHOR HEAD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306547 | REVISION SYSTEM FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306548 | DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306549 | ROD CAPTURE MECHANISM FOR DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306550 | SPINE REPAIR ASSEMBLY - A spine repair system and assembly are disclosed. The spine repair system includes a plate for use with a plurality of bone screws to treat a mammalian body having a plurality of vertebral portions in a spine. The plate has an elongate plate-like member having first and second end portions adapted for fastening respectively to a plurality of vertebral portions. First and second end portions are provided with a plurality of apertures for receipt of bone screws, including one or more apertures inclined relative to the plate-like member so as to enhance securement of the first and second end portions to the first and second vertebral portions when the bone screws are introduced through the screw holes into the vertebral portions. A method of operation and use are also disclosed. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306551 | Surgical Fastening - A surgical fastening ( | 2008-12-11 |
20080306552 | REINFORCED BONE ANCHOR FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306553 | BONE ANCHOR WITH A COMPRESSOR ELEMENT FOR RECEIVING A ROD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306554 | OSSEOINTEGRATION AND BIOINTEGRATION COATINGS FOR BONE SCREW IMPLANTS - Novel orthopaedic bone screws/spinal pedicle screws and implants that include coatings to help promote a structurally stable interface between the implant and the patient's bone/tissue, and methods of coating such screws and implants are provided. The implants and methodologies described involve at least a coating that facilitates osseous integration, and additionally at least one coating that either reduces the risk of infection in immunologically suppressed patients and/or for utilization in patients who have infection, but who require stabilization, or coatings that permit the use of dissimilar metals and prevent galvanic corrosive reactions. | 2008-12-11 |
20080306555 | BONE SCREW WASHER - A washer for use with a bone screw in the reduction and fixation of bone fragments includes a frusto-conical body having a leading end, a trailing end, an exterior surface and an interior surface. A central bore defined by the interior surface for insertion of a bone screw extends longitudinally through the washer. The interior surface is tapered resulting in the central bore's diameter being larger at the trailing end than at the leading end. The washer, when used in combination with a compression bone screw, improves seating of the bone screw head in the bone and results in enhanced compression. | 2008-12-11 |