51st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 54 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100324401 | DIABETES MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes treatment. Methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide information relating to variability of glucose levels and hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Such information is based on time-stamped blood glucose data obtained from a meter or the like and actual measurements of HbA1c levels are not required. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324402 | Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use - An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324403 | TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324404 | ICG/ECG MONITORING APPARATUS - An ICG/ECG electrode includes a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein at least one of the first or second electrode senses both an ICG signal and an ECG voltage signal. A physiologic parameter monitoring apparatus includes a set of electrodes, including an electrode for sensing both an ICG voltage signal and an ECG voltage signal corresponding to a patient. The apparatus further includes an ICG monitor for processing the ICG voltage signal sensed by the electrode and an ECG monitor for processing the ECG voltage signal sensed by the same electrode. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324405 | ELECTRODE FOR ACQUIRING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS OF A RECIPIENT - The present invention relates to an electrode for acquiring physiological signals of a recipient. Furthermore the present invention relates to a textile fabric for use in a garment to be worn by a recipient, and to a monitoring system for monitoring of physiological parameters of a recipient. In order to provide an electrode for acquiring physiological signals of a recipient, which on the one hand provides a soft, and comfortable skin contact, whilst on the other hand assures a high signal quality, an electrode ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324406 | NON-CONTACT ULTRASONIC TONOMETER - A non-contact ultrasonic tonometer comprises: a ultrasonic transducer that transmits an ultrasonic pulse wave to an examinee's eye and receives the ultrasonic pulse wave reflected from the eye in a non-contact manner; a transmission unit that transmits a drive signal to the ultrasonic transducer to cause the ultrasonic transducer to repeat transmission of the ultrasonic pulse wave K times at a constant interval 1/T in order to transmit a burst wave to the eye, where “T” is a burst frequency and “K” is a burst wave number that is the number of cycles of pulse wave; and an arithmetic unit that determines intraocular pressure (IOP) based on an output signal from the ultrasonic transducer when the ultrasonic transducer receives the burst wave reflected from the eye. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324407 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROCESS AN ACQUIRED IMAGE OF A SUBJECT ANATOMY TO DIFFERENTIATE A PORTION OF SUBJECT ANATOMY TO PROTECT RELATIVE TO A PORTION TO RECEIVE TREATMENT - A system and method to process an acquired image to differentiate a portion of subject anatomy to protect relative to a portion of anatomy to receive treatment is provided. The system includes a controller with program instructions to perform the steps of receiving an instruction to indicate a zone interest of the imaged anatomy to protect associated with treatment of the subject anatomy; calculating a first set of image elements associated with a first circulatory network in communication to supply a first zone of interest to treat and not in communication to supply a second zone of interest to protect; calculating a second set of image elements of the acquired image associated with a second circulatory network in communication to supply the second zone of interest to protect; and creating a display that differentiates the second set of image elements from a remainder of the acquired image. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324408 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENT BY MEASURING THE EYEBALL ORIENTATION USING AN EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELD - The present invention relates to an implantable system for determining the accommodation requirement in an artificial accommodation system by measuring the eyeball orientation using an external magnetic field, comprising
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20100324409 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE VENTILATION OF A LUNG - In a method for determining the ventilation of a lung of an object under examination by magnetic resonance imaging, at least two first lung-representing image data sets are acquired at different intervals of the breathing phase. The density change of the lung tissue is automatically determined from the signal difference between the image signals of the first image data sets in at least one corresponding region of the first lung-representing image data set. The lung or the thorax volume is automatically determined using at least two of the first image data sets, or using at least an additional second lung-representing image data set in a breathing phase that corresponds with the breathing phase of a first image data set. The localized, quantitative ventilation of the lung is automatically calculated depending on the density change of the lung tissue and the change of the lung or thorax volume. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324410 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION ELECTRODE - The present invention relates to a method of determining the position of a deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode which finds the position of the DBS electrode with respect to a deep brain target region, by using a first volume data set containing information on the deep brain target region and a second volume data set containing information on the DBS electrode implanted toward the deep brain target region, and which includes: a first step of generating a subvolume of the deep brain target region from the first volume data set, and also generating a subvolume of the DBS electrode from the second volume data set; and a second step of overlapping and displaying the subvolume of the deep brain target region and the subvolume of the DBS electrode. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324411 | Fluid Driven Medical Injector - Some injectors of the invention may include a fluid drive responsive to pressure of a working fluid (e.g., liquid, pneumatic, or both) to impart a sequence of forces to drive a delivery device (e.g., a syringe) to deliver a medical fluid (e.g., a contrast agent, a radiopharmaceutical, a drug, or a combination thereof). Some injectors may include a multimedia tube configured to pass a working fluid (e.g., air) and a light signal (e.g., infrared). Some injectors may include a peristaltic drive responsive to pressure of a working fluid. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324412 | CATHETER WITH OBLIQUELY-ORIENTED COILS - A medical probe includes an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of magnetic field transducers, which are contained within the body and have respective transducer axes that are oriented obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324413 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - In one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic system is provided. The system is provided with an X-ray irradiation section, an X-ray detection section, an image data generation unit, a position detecting unit and a control section. The X-ray irradiation section radiates an X-ray to an object to be diagnosed. The X-ray detection section detects the X-ray radiated from the X-ray irradiation section and transmitted through the object so as to generate X-ray transmission data. The image data generation unit generates image data based on the X-ray transmission data. The position detecting unit detects position of a catheter inserted into the object. The control section switches X-ray irradiation conditions to be irradiated from the X-ray irradiation section, based on positional data detected by the position detecting unit and electrocardiogram data of the object. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324414 | CATHETER TRACKING AND ENDOCARDIUM REPRESENTATION GENERATION - Methods and systems are disclosed for determining information about a position of an object within a distribution of materials having different complex conductivities. The method includes: (i) causing current to flow in the distribution; (ii) measuring an electrical signal at each of multiple locations in the distribution of materials in response to the current flow; (iii) providing spatial information about the distribution of materials with respect to a first reference frame, the spatial information indicative of regions of different complex conductivity in the distribution of materials; and (iv) determining the position of the object with respect to the spatial information about the distribution of materials based on measured electrical signals and the spatial information. In certain embodiments, the object is a catheter inserted into a patients heart cavity for cardiac mapping. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324415 | PLATFORM FOR DETECTION OF TISSUE STRUCTURE CHANGE - Aspects include methods and apparatuses for determining change over time in one or more measured regions of a body using a plurality of data sets obtained by analysis of applied signals to said region. The method may include transmitting and receiving one or more of electromagnetic wave signals, applied acoustic wave signals and electrical signals transmitted through or reflected off of a portion of the measured body region. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324416 | CAVITY-FILLING BIOPSY SITE MARKERS - The invention provides materials, devices and methods for marking biopsy sites for a limited time. The biopsy-marking materials are ultrasound-detectable bio-resorbable powders, with powder particles typically between about 20 microns and about 800 microns in maximum dimension, more preferably between about 300 microns and about 500 microns. The powders may be formed of polymeric materials containing cavities sized between about 10 microns and about 500 microns, and may also contain binding agents, anesthetic agents, hemostatic agents, and radiopaque markers. Devices for delivering the powders include tubes configured to contain the powders and to fit within a biopsy cannula, the powders being ejected by action of a syringe. Systems may include a tube containing powder, and a syringe containing sterile saline. The tube may be configured to fit within a biopsy cannula such as a Mammotome® or SenoCor 360™ cannula. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324417 | MATCHING OF VIBRATORY INHALERS TO PATIENT VOCAL TRACT FOR OPTIMIZATION OF PARTICLE DISPERSION - An optimization methodology is employed to match vibratory inhaler devices having certain characteristics to the particular anatomical and acoustic properties of a patient's vocal tract, in order to achieve the most effective dispersion of a dry powder medicament using inspiratory effort of a user of the inhaler. In embodiments, optimization involves employing one or more measurements of acoustic frequency spectrum properties as well as one or more anatomical/geometric measurements of the structures comprising the particular patient's mouth, pharynx, and upper respiratory tract and matching a vibratory inhalation device that corresponds thereto. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324418 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER - An ultrasound system having a transducer probe unit including at least one transducer for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals, wherein the transducer is moved with respect to the probe unit in a repetitive motion by an ultrasonic motor. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324419 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF IMAGING USING THE SAME - A method of registering the position of an object moving in a target volume in an ultrasound imaging system includes capturing a first ultrasound image of a target volume. A second ultrasound image of the target volume is then captured after the capturing of the first ultrasound image. The position of the object in the target volume is identified using differences detected between the first and second ultrasound images. In another aspect, a region of interest in the target volume is determined. A segment of an operational scan range of a transducer of the ultrasound imaging system encompassing the region of interest is determined. The transducer is focused on the segment of the operational scan range during image capture. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324420 | Method and System for Imaging - A method and system of imaging is provided. The system can include an imaging system ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324421 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING APPARATUS - An ultrasonic imaging apparatus according to the present invention includes an ultrasonic probe ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324422 | IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND IMAGE DIAGNOSIS METHOD - This invention provides a technique to dynamically set an imaging parameter appropriate for observing a region of interest on an object to generate a high-quality echogram while maintaining the operability to change the position and orientation of a probe. A region-of-interest acquisition unit ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324423 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A method and device for ultrasound imaging including an array of transducers wherein the distance between adjacent transducers is greater than the minimum separation of adjacent scanlines required to produce an ultrasound image of a selected resolution. The transducer array is adapted to be mechanically moved so that the array may be swept to generate scanlines. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324424 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND DATA PROCESSING PROGRAM FOR ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes a data acquisition unit, a correction unit and a display unit. The data acquisition unit acquires phase signals as Doppler data from a moving object in an object by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves to and from the object. The correction unit performs global aliasing correction processing of the phase signals based on a continuity in a two-dimensionally phase change. The display unit displays phase signals after the aliasing correction processing. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324425 | Transducer For Ultrasonic Diagnosis Device And Method For Manufacturing The Same - Disclosed is a transducer of an ultrasonic diagnosis device. Electrode patterns are formed inside a backing block, as one body, and thus, a prior art FPCB may be omitted. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324426 | Full-Body Laser Scanner and Method of Mapping and Contouring the Body - A full-body non-invasive laser scanner for mapping or measuring a patient's body and for treating a patient's body with laser energy comprises a patient support, one or more laser devices, a laser guidance system, a control center, and optionally feedback sensors. The patient support aids in maintaining body alignment during treatment, and the laser devices are moveably positioned on a laser guidance system such that they can be driven about a stationary patient. To map and contour a patient's body, the patient aligns himself on the patient support. With the control center, an operator chooses whether to map, contour, or map and contour the patient's body either manually or according to preprogrammed treatment protocols. The carriage assembly translates and the laser devices apply laser energy to the surfaces of the patient's body according to the chosen protocol. Feedback sensors provide data for mapping the contours of the patient's body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324427 | SYSTEM AND KIT FOR STRESS AND RELAXATION MANAGEMENT - This invention relates to a system and a kit for stress and relaxation management. A cardiac activity sensor ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324428 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF DYNAMIC CARDIOPULMONARY INTERACTION PARAMETERS - A method for a non-invasive determination of cardiopulmonary interaction parameters in a patient includes fitting a pressure cuff on the patient, setting a volume of the pressure cuff in a pulsatile range of the patient, measuring pulsatile signals over time, and evaluating the measured pulsatile signals so as to ascertain the cardiopulmonary interaction parameters. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324429 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR REMOTE ISCHEMIC PRECONDITIONING AND NEAR-CONTINUOUS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING - Single- or dual-bladder devices for remote ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring are disclosed along with various oscillometry-based and other methods for detecting systolic and diastolic blood pressure while the ischemic preconditioning treatment is in progress. The devices and methods of the invention provide for delivery of ischemic preconditioning at the lowest effective cuff pressure while closely monitoring patient's hemodynamics. Advantageously, the device of the invention allows both ischemic preconditioning and blood pressure monitoring to be done on the same limb. Disposable battery-powered version of the device of the present invention is especially useful for emergency use with patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction, acute stroke, or acute trauma. Additional device configurations are described for use in a percutaneous intervention and vascular sealing settings. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324430 | BLOOD PRESSURE MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A high-accuracy blood pressure value deriving method that is hardly influenced by individual differences of a person to be measured is provided. A blood pressure measuring apparatus includes a cuff member comprising a compression air bladder, a sub air bladder, and a pulse wave detection air bladder, pressure control means for pressurizing or depressurizing each air bladder, a pressure sensor which senses the internal pressure of each air bladder, pulse wave signal extracting means for extracting time-series data of a pulse wave signal superposed on a cuff internal pressure, in the process during which the pressure control means pressurizes or depressurizes each air bladder, and blood pressure value deriving means for deriving a systolic blood pressure value and/or a diastolic blood pressure value based on a change in feature amount of the pulse wave signal and a cuff internal pressure at a point of time of the change. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324431 | Determining Disease State Using An Induced Load - The present disclosure relates to determining a patient's disease state based at least in pail on obtaining or determining certain underlying characteristics, such as vasotone, venous compliance, or ability of the vascular system to drain venous blood, of the patient's vascular system. The characteristics may be obtained by analyzing changes to a patient signal, such as the overall signal change, the rate of change, the shape of the change, changes in signal energy, or changes in the baseline and/or the amplitude of the signal, and/or the time period(s) over which the signal changes, that are caused by inducing a load on the vascular system. In some embodiments, the signal changes may be analyzed by transforming the signal using, for example, a continuous wavelet transform. The patient's health status or disease state may be determined using the one or more vascular system characteristics that influenced the signal change. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324432 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO DETECT EATING, TO CONTROL ARTIFICIAL GASTRIC STIMULATION - In a method and device for detecting the intake of food in a subject at least one parameter related to the blood flow and/or perfusion of a blood vessel and/or an organ in the digestive system of a patient is monitored by a sensor attached to, or in, a blood vessel or organ of the digestive system. The value of each monitored parameter is analyzed and may be used to control the activity of a gastric stimulator. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324433 | MEDICAL PROCEDURE MAT AND DRAPING SYSTEM - A medical procedure mat for supporting a patient. A mat having a cushioned substrate and one or more physiological monitoring lines, the physiological monitoring lines having guided portions along the outer edge of the cushioned substrate, and flexible portions operatively coupled to the guided portions, the flexible portions being adapted to extend toward the patient. A draping system for use during medical procedures, including a top and/or bottom drape. A bottom drape including an absorbent material and/or a privacy shield. A top drape including a workbench surface. A mat and draping system in which a bottom and top drape mate to each other and/or to the mat. A draping system providing openings or holes to allow passage of one or more physiological monitoring lines when used in conjunction with the mat. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324434 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSISTING IN DETERMINATION OF THE SUITABILITY OF A PATIENT FOR A SCAN OF THE PATIENT'S HEART USING AN X-RAY COMPUTER TOMOGRAPH AND METHOD AND X-RAY COMPUTER TOMOGRAPH FOR SCANNING THE HEART OF A PATIENT - A method is disclosed for assisting in determination of the suitability of a patient for a scan of the heart of the patient using an X-ray computer tomograph. In at least one embodiment of the method, a) an electrocardiogram of the patient is recorded; b) the electrocardiogram is evaluated by predicting the occurrence time of at least the immediately following R wave on the basis of at least four immediately consecutive R waves of the electrocardiogram which were measured last, and comparing this with the actual measured occurrence time of the next R wave; and c) wherein the quality of the prediction is visualized qualitatively. Further, in at least one embodiment, a device is disclosed including an ECG instrument and a computation device for carrying out the method. At least one embodiment of the invention furthermore relates to a method and a device for scanning the heart of a patient on the basis of a prediction of R waves. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324435 | MORPHOLOGY DISCRIMINATION BASED ON INFLECTION POINT-RELATED INFORMATION - A morphology discrimination scheme extracts shape characteristics from cardiac signals and identifies an associated cardiac condition based on the shape characteristics. For example, internal data structures may be updated to match the shape characteristics of a known condition (e.g., a patient's normal sinus rhythm). Similarly acquired shape characteristics obtained in conjunction with a later event (e.g., QRS complexes acquired during a tachycardia episode) may be compared with the previously stored shape characteristics to characterize the later event. In some aspects the shape characteristics relate to inflection points of cardiac signals. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324436 | System, Method and Computer Program Product for Detection of Changes in Health Status and Risk of Imminent Illness - A method for analysis of cardiac rhythms and the clinical status of a patient, based on calculations of entropy and moments of time series intervals. An optimal determination is made of segments of data that demonstrate statistical homogeneity, specifically with regard to moments and entropy. The invention also involves calculating moments and entropy on each interval segments with the goal of diagnosis of cardiac rhythm. More specifically, an absolute entropy measurement is calculated, providing dynamic information of fundamental importance in diagnosis and analysis. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324437 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - This invention is directed to a device and a method for assessing a subject. The device has at least one impedance measuring element functionally connected to a programmable element, programmed to analyze an impedance measurement, and to provide an assessment of at least one respiratory parameter of the subject. In another embodiment, the device has at least one small-scale motion measuring element. In another embodiment, the device preferably has a high resolution lens, a camera, and a programmable element, which is programmed to analyze at least one physiological parameter of the subject. The physiological parameter is preferably obtained by measuring differential displacements in the camera's field of view. The method according to the present invention involves recording a physiological parameter, analyzing the parameter to make a prediction, and providing an indication of the prediction to a user. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324438 | Detection of Disordered Breathing - Devices and methods for detecting disordered breathing involve determining that the patient is asleep and sensing one or more signals associated with disordered breathing indicative of sleep-disordered breathing while the patient is asleep. Sleep-disordered breathing is detected using the sensed signals associated with disordered breathing. The sensed signals associated with disordered breathing may also be used to acquire a respiration pattern of one or more respiration cycles. Characteristics of the respiration pattern are determined. The respiration pattern is classified as a disordered breathing episode based on the characteristics of the respiration pattern. One or more processes involved in the detection of disordered breathing are performed using an implantable device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324439 | HIGH FREQUENCY AIRWAY OSCILLATION FOR EXHALED AIR DIAGNOSTICS - The present invention relates to noninvasive methods for obtaining exhaled breath condensate (EBC) samples from the airways and lungs of a subject for use in diagnosing various conditions and diseases associated with biomarkers present in EBC, including diagnosis of lung cancer. The methods of the subject invention include generating and/or applying an oscillating airflow to a subject during inhalation and/or exhalation to induce increased concentration of biomarkers in EBC; collecting EBC from exhaled breath; and analyzing the collected EBC for biomarkers associated with disorders and/or diseases. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324440 | REAL TIME STIMULUS TRIGGERED BY BRAIN STATE TO ENHANCE PERCEPTION AND COGNITION - An approach is provided for real time stimulus triggered by brain state and includes receiving data that indicates a brain state and a set of one or more stimuli associated with the brain state. Onset of an instance of the brain state is detected in a subject. In response to detecting onset of the instance, application to the subject of a stimulus of the set is initiated before the instance ends. In some embodiments, the brain state is determined based on a range of values for a function of brain signal data, wherein the range of values is associated with desired performance in response to an associated stimulus. The approach can enhance performance, enhance learning or enhance the probing of impact of that state on perception, action or cognition. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324441 | Brain-Related Chronic Pain Disorder Treatment Method and Apparatus - A method for treating brain-related chronic pain disorders in human subjects includes assessing the brain function of a subject suffering from chronic pain, diagnosing a chronic pain-related abnormal brain condition, and mitigating the abnormal brain activity by applying an electrical stimulation signal to tissues corresponding to at least one area of abnormal brain activity. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324442 | MONITORING MECHANICAL HEART PROPERTIES - In a method and system for monitoring mechanical properties of a heart in a subject, multiple cardiogenic impedance values reflective of the impedance of the heart in connection with a transition from inhalation to exhalation in the subject are determined. Correspondingly, multiple cardiogenic impedance values reflective of the impedance of the heart in connection with a transition from exhalation to inhalation are determined. The impedance values are collectively processed to form a trend parameter. The value determination and processing is performed over several respiratory cycles spaced apart in time to form a plurality of trend parameters over time. The mechanical properties of the heart are monitored by processing these different trend parameters. The data collection and optionally at least a part of the data processing is performed by an implantable medical device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324443 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING REACTION TIME - A manual neurological testing device for measuring a subject's reaction time comprising: a releasable holding member operable to be grasped by the subject; a stimulus device coupled with the releasable holding member, the stimulus device outputting a perceivable stimulus; and a measurement device coupled with the releasable holding member, the measurement device measuring the subject's reaction time for grasping the releasable holding member relative to the perceivable stimulus. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324444 | MRI Biopsy Targeting Grid Wall Guide - A targeting guide device is configured to support a biopsy device. The guide device comprises a first plate and a second plate. A biopsy device may be supported by either the first plate or the second plate. The targeting guide device is also configured to be secured to a compression grid plate, which is situated adjacent the tissue to be biopsied. The compression grid plate includes apertures that are defined by grid walls. Either or both of the first plate and the second plate have a slot within which a grid wall may be positioned so as to secure placement of the targeting guide device. In addition, either or both of the first plate and the second plate have an access hole through which a biopsy device may be inserted. A flanged insert may be positioned through the access hole to provide further support for the biopsy device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324445 | MRI Biopsy Cylindraceous Targeting Guide - A biopsy system comprises a biopsy device, a localization grid plate, and a targeting guide. The grid plate is configured to localize part of a patient (e.g., a breast), and defines a plurality of openings. The guide is insertable into a selected opening in the grid plate and comprises a cylindraceous body. The body defines passageways for inserting a probe and/or other associated components, and is rotatable to position the passageways to selectively define an insertion axis for the probe and/or other components. The targeting guide may thus guide the probe and/or other components as such components are inserted into the localized part of the patient; and may further support the probe and/or other components after insertion. The openings of a grid plate into which the cylindraceous body is inserted may be square, may be cylindraceous to complement the configuration of the guide, or may have some other configuration. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324446 | Telescoping Biopsy Device - A biopsy device is provided. The device requires a first elongate substantially tubular member that defines a distal end portion and a proximal end portion with a lumen defined therethrough and a second elongate substantially tubular member that is telescopically and slidably disposed within the lumen of the first member. The second member includes a distal end portion and a proximal portion with a lumen defined therethrough, the distal end portion comprising two or more metallic jaws that are biased toward each other. A third elongate tubular member is telescopically and slidably received within the lumen of the second member, the third member includes a distal end portion with an open distal end, configured to allow foreign material to enter the lumen therefrom, the distal end portion of the third portion configured to maintain the jaws in a separated configured when the jaws surround the distal end portion of the third tubular member. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324447 | Needle for Living Body, Tissue-Sampling Device and Process for Sampling Tissue - This invention provides a needle for a living body and a process for sampling a tissue with the needle. The needle and the process are used for harvesting a tissue sample from a living body with minimal damage. The needle is made of ceramics, and is provided with a sampling hole for aspirating a sample and with a cooling hole for supplying cooling gas. The holes penetrate through in the longitudinal direction, and have openings on a pricking-end surface of the needle. For the purpose of cutting off the tissue sample, the pricking-end surface is provided with a cutting part positioned between the openings. When the needle is pricked into a body, a tissue is aspirated through the sampling hole while cooling gas is being supplied through the cooling hole. Thus, the tissue is partly frozen or semi-frozen and cut off with the cutting part to harvest by aspiration. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324448 | MRI Biopsy Targeting Grid with Round Openings - A biopsy system comprises a biopsy device and a localization grid plate, which is configured to localize part of a patient and defines a plurality of round openings. A probe of the biopsy device and/or other associated other components may be inserted through a selected one of the openings. The grid plate may thus guide the probe and/or other components as such components are inserted into the localized part of the patient; and may further support the probe and/or other components after insertion. The grid plate may thus be used without a targeting cube or other inserted guide. Alternatively, the openings of the grid plate may be configured to receive a targeting guide having a cylindraceous body. The guide body may define passageways for inserting a probe or other components, and may be rotatable to position the passageways to selectively define an insertion axis for the probe. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324449 | Blood Sampling Device Comprising At Least One Filter - The invention relates to a device for taking blood by capillarity and incorporating a filter and downstream therefrom, an absorbent material for separating a plasma phase of the blood from a cell phase. The device is characterized in that the filter comprises in succession:
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20100324450 | Apparatus and Method for Separating and Concentrating Fluids Containing Multiple Components - An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at least three fractions in the apparatus. It also provides for a new method of extracting the buffy coat phase from a whole blood sample. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324451 | BLOOD TESTING APPARATUS - Provided is a blood testing apparatus capable of measuring a blood sugar level while keeping the operability, even if the remaining battery life is short. This blood testing apparatus includes a casing ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324452 | Tissue penetration device - A moving coil tissue penetration device includes a magnetic source that produces a magnetic field in a magnetically active region. A cylindrical coil is secured to a translation substrate and disposed at least partially within the magnetically active region. A sharpened member is configured to penetrate tissue and mechanically coupled to the translation substrate. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324453 | MICROPROBES - Microprobes for common mode noise reduction are described. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324454 | DECEPTION DETECTION USING OCULOMOTOR MOVEMENTS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a rapid, automated, and objective method for using oculomotor measures to determine whether a person is being truthful or deceitful. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention measure a plurality of oculomotor and behavioral dependent measures while a subject reads and responds to written items that are both related and unrelated to a suspected crime. The oculomotor and behavioral measures may include pupil diameter, response times, the number of fixations during reading, the time spent reading and rereading items, and the rate of eye blinks on the current and subsequent item. Several behavioral and oculomotor measures were diagnostic of deception, and a weighted combination of four of those variables correctly classified 84% of guilty and 89% of innocent subjects. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324455 | DEVICES FOR MANAGEMENT OF FOOT INJURIES AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention provides orthotic devices for use in managing the treatment and prevention of lower extremity injuries, including foot ulcers. In various aspects, the present invention provides foot-worn orthotics which provide for improved compliance monitoring, and methods of their manufacture and use. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324456 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING LIMB MOTION - Control systems and methods are disclosed for processing a time series of signals associated with the movement of a device associated with a limb. The time series of motion signals is filtered, such as thorough an autoregressive filter, and compared to stored data sets representing a limb-motion event and/or phase. In certain examples, a plurality of accelerometers generate the time series of motion signals based at least on acceleration measurements in three orthogonal directions and/or planes. The acceleration measurements may relate to the movement of an artificial limb, such as a prosthetic or orthotic device. Upon determining an event and/or phase of limb motion, the control system may trigger an actuator to appropriately adjust one or more prosthetic or orthotic joints. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324457 | SKELETAL-MUSCULAR POSITION MONITORING DEVICE - A system is disclosed that records position data for portions of a body as a function of time. The position data can be collected from one or more sensors secured to the body either individually or using a patch. The sensors, in some embodiments, can include stretch sensors that produce a change in electrical resistance as the stretch sensors are stretched. A data logger can be used to record the data. Various other elements such as a feedback mechanism or a manual pain indicator can also be included. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324458 | Ultrasound treatment system - An ultrasound treatment system comprises an ultrasonic transducer, a handpiece, a probe, a sheath, a clamping member, an operation unit, an operating member, a suction base, and a perfusion base. The ultrasonic transducer generates ultrasonic vibrations. The handpiece has the ultrasonic transducer incorporated therein. The probe is connected to the ultrasonic transducer for transmitting ultrasonic vibrations to a distal member realizing a stationary portion that is a treatment portion for treating a living tissue. The sheath serves as a protecting member for shielding the probe. The clamping member is opposed to the distal member at the distal end of the sheath for clamping a living tissue in cooperation with the distal member. The operation unit is manipulated for clamping a living tissue with the clamping member and distal member or freeing the living tissue therefrom. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324459 | CARDIAC SHOCK WAVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - The invention provides a cardiac shock wave medical instrument characterized in comprising a contact microphone, a central processing unit, a centralized production control unit, a full audio range amplifier and a representative super-broad audio range sounder; a terminal of the contact microphone is connected with an input terminal of the central processing unit, an output terminal of the central processing unit is connected with an input terminal of the centralized production control unit, an output terminal of the centralized production control unit is connected with an input terminal of the full audio range amplifier, an output terminal of the full audio range amplifier is connected with an input terminal of the super-broad audio range sounder, and the super broad audio range sounder works at corresponding position of a treated part. The invention also provides a method for using the cardiac shock wave medical instrument. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324460 | INTRAORAL APPLIANCE FOR CLEANING TEETH - The self-contained intraoral appliance includes first and second substantially rigid bands ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324461 | ADJUSTABLE SPLINTING DEVICE - A splinting device includes a first part for contacting a lower leg and a second part for contacting a foot hingedly connected to the first part. An adjustable attachment includes an elastic part and interconnects the first part and the second part. A method of treating plantar fasciitis includes securing the first part of the splint device to the lower leg, and securing the second part to a foot. The first part is rotated relative to the second part to establish a predetermined angle between the first part and the second part. The elastic part of the adjustable attachment, which is attached to one of the first and second parts, is stretched and attached to the other of the first part of the second part at a position based on the predetermined angle to limit movement of the first part relative to the second part beyond the predetermined angle. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324462 | KNEE ERGONOMIC DEVICE FOR RESOLVING THE VERTICAL LOADS - The device consists of a femoral support ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324463 | Orthotic lift apparatus - An orthotic apparatus for assisting a person having an orthotic disability, such as foot drop, comprising an ankle belt component and a shoe/foot belt component connected by a pair of coil springs which are adjustably and releaseably attached between the belts. The foot at the beginning and end of the step will flex, due to the springs, and still return to lift the foot, which allows for normal walking and requires no special adaptation to the shoe. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324464 | WOUND-COVERING HYDROGEL MATERIAL - A wound-covering hydrogel material which has excellent stretchability and absorbs exudates from wounds. It can maintain over long a wet environment which is suitable for accelerating the healing of wounds. There is no fear of causing pain or damaging the regenerated skin when the wound-covering hydrogel material is replaced with a fresh one. The wound-covering hydrogel material prepared by spreading a hydrogel comprising a water-soluble semi-synthetic polymer, glycerol and water, on a laminated two-layer film composed of a polyurethane film and hydrophobic fibers. The covering material has a moisture permeability as measured by the cup method in accordance with JIS Z0208 of 500-2,000 (g/m | 2010-12-23 |
20100324465 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BLOOD FLOW IN AN EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT - Equipment for controlling blood flow in an extra-corporeal blood circuit, comprising at least a first sensor ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324466 | Multi-port fluid access device and method - The invention provides a multi-port fluid access device for medical use, such as in a blood-flow circuit during dialysis. The device has a main tubular body and a needle access port and a needleless access port located at positions axially offset from each other. Each port has a tubular body with a septum sealing the passageway to the main fluid channel of the main tubular body. Alongside the main tubular body are members providing finger-gripping surfaces at or near the axial position of the needle access port. There is also a needle shield located between the finger gripping surfaces and the needle access port. Use of the device permits either or both of needle access and needleless access to a patient's blood during dialysis. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324467 | APPLICATOR HAVING EXTENDED GRIPPING FORMATIONS - An applicator for a feminine hygiene device. The applicator includes an insertion member that can have an outer surface, an insertion end, a withdrawal end opposite the insertion end, and a barrel region adapted to house the feminine hygiene device. In addition, the insertion member can have an indentation region extending inwardly from the outer surface and disposed between the barrel region and withdrawal end, and a shoulder region disposed between the barrel region and the indentation region. In certain embodiments, the indentation region can include one or more gripping formations protruding from the indentation region, the one or more gripping formations extending from the indentation region over at least a portion of the shoulder region. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324468 | NESTING TAMPON APPLICATOR - A tampon applicator comprising a barrel having a generally tubular main body disposed intermediate an insertion end and a gripping end where the barrel is configured to contain a tampon capable of being expelled through the insertion end. A plunger having a generally tubular main body is partially disposed within the barrel for sliding movement and has a tampon engaging end within the barrel and a finger engaging end outside of the barrel. The gripping end of the barrel is formed with a reduced diameter region relative to the generally tubular main body located at the gripping end of the barrel and terminates in an outwardly and rearwardly graduated end through which the plunger extends. The finger engaging end of the plunger also has an outwardly and rearwardly graduated end which is configured to make contact with the outwardly flared end of the gripping end of the barrel to thereby limit sliding movement of the plunger. The plunger is configured so the outwardly and rearwardly graduated end will make contact with the outwardly and rearwardly graduated end at the gripping end of the barrel before the tampon engaging end can reach or contact the insertion end of the barrel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324469 | DRUG PRODUCT, A METHOD OF ADMINISTRATING A VACCINE USING THE DRUG PRODUCT, AND AN APPARATUS FOR IONTOPHORESIS - It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and an apparatus capable of noninvasively administrating vaccine through the skin, and thereby making the immune response activate. A drug product according to the present invention is characterized in that the drug product has a support medium, an electrode formed on the support medium and protected partly by an insulating material for avoiding a direct cutaneous contact, a vaccine containing layer for containing a vaccine, wherein the vaccine is an antigen for inducing an immune suppression protein. A method of administrating a vaccine according to the present invention is characterized in that the vaccine is administrated by the iontophoresis using the drug product according to the drug product of the present invention as an electrode. An apparatus for the iontophoresis according to the present invention is characterized in that the drug product according to the present invention is used as an electrode. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324470 | Dosage Control Electrode for Iontophoresis Device - An electrode assembly for use in an iontophoresis device for the transcutaneous administration of an active therapeutic species has a base layer of including a linking conductive base material which is consumed (oxidizes or reduces) preferentially to water, a first upper layer of sacrificial material coated on a first portion of the base layer wherein the sacrificial material is consumed preferentially to the linking conductive base material of the base layer. A second upper layer of non-conducting material is coated on a second portion of the base layer, the second upper layer being spaced from the first upper layer, connected by a narrow exposed linking area of the base layer material remaining exposed therebetween. During operation of an associated iontophoresis device, the sacrificial material will be sequentially consumed; the first upper layer will be fully consumed followed by the linking conductive base material of the exposed linking area of the base layer which severs the base layer thereby breaking circuit continuity disabling activity in the device. A visual indicator may be provided allowing a wearer to monitor the state of reaction of the linking area. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324471 | Systems and Methods for Delivering Drugs to Selected Locations Within the Body - A transvascular system for delivering a drug to a tissue region from a blood vessel includes a catheter having a distal portion with puncturing, orientation, drug delivery, and imaging elements. The puncturing element is deployable for penetrating the vessel wall to access the tissue region. The orientation element has a predetermined relationship with the puncturing element, the imaging element detecting the location of the orientation element with respect to the tissue region to orient the puncturing element. The catheter is percutaneously introduced into the vessel, the puncturing element is oriented towards the tissue region, the puncturing element is deployed to access the tissue region, and the drug is delivered to the tissue region. An ablation device may also be deployed to create a cavity or fluid reservoir in the tissue region for receiving the drug therein, or an indwelling catheter may be advanced into and left in the tissue region. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324472 | DELIVERY AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMPOSITIONS USING INTERVENTIONAL CATHETERS - Systems and methods for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic compositions to an interventional site having diseased or newly treated tissue are provided. Integrated interventional catheter systems incorporating surfaces coated with a therapeutic composition, or tissue penetration members for scoring or disrupting tissue prior to or during administration of a therapeutic composition are provided. Infusion of therapeutic composition(s) may also be provided. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324473 | Arthroscopic fluid control device and method for controlling fluid flow in arthroscopic procedures - A fluid control device is attached to tubes carrying irrigation solution to form the system. The control device splits the flow through a fiber optic scope and a fluid control unit. The fluid control unit controls rate of flow and direction. The operator utilizing a fluid rate and flow direction control device easily controls the flow of fluid into the joint, out of the joint, or no flow. The increased flow prevents collapse of a joint space and maintains clear visualization. The fluid flow solely relies on a gravity feed by having a fluid reservoir positioned at a high point in the system. It contains no fluid pump, vacuum or electronic controller while safely and reliably performing the functions of more complex devices. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324474 | DEVICE FOR LIQUID MEDICAL SUBSTANCE VENOUS ADMINISTRATION - A method for administering a liquid medical substance in a vein. The method comprises inserting a plurality of tubular ducts into a target venous lumen, conducting a liquid medical substance via at least one of the plurality of tubular ducts ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324475 | POLYMER RELEASING ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides an orthopedic treatment system and a method for selectively releasing a growth agent to a surgical site associated with a bone structure that was borne by endoscopically debrided osseus tissue and adapted for receiving the growth agent. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324476 | FLUIDICS CONTROL VIA WIRELESS TELEMETRY - In various embodiments, a pressure sensor may be configured to detect pressure information associated with pressure in an eye during an ophthalmic surgical procedure. The pressure information may be wirelessly communicated, through a transmitter coupled to the pressure sensor, to a receiver communicatively coupled to a surgical console. The receiver may provide the received pressure information to the surgical console to use in controlling pressure at a surgical site during the surgical procedure. For example, controlling the pressure may include maintaining a desired IOL pressure level within the surgical site at the eye. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor may include a strain gage coupled to a contact lens or a sleeve of an ocular surgical handpiece. Other pressure sensor configurations are also contemplated. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324477 | Breast milk collection apparatus and components thereof - A breast milk collection apparatus includes a milk collection bottle, a breast shield, and a suction transfer assembly for mounting on the bottle. The suction transfer assembly includes a housing for connecting to the vacuum pump and the breast shield. Included in the suction transfer housing is a reversible diaphragm made of a deformable elastomeric material configured with a spiral undulatory configuration. The breast shield includes a unitary funnel member from a relatively rigid polymer as well as an annular deformable lip for enhanced comfort. In one preferred construction, a pump enclosure defines a well for receiving a bottle with deformable gripping projections which adapt to changes in bottle size. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324478 | Breast pump - An electronically controlled breast pump for generating cyclical suction includes a cumulative vacuum pump and a plurality of switches including at least an expression mode cycle time selection switch, a peak vacuum level selection switch, and a stimulation mode switch. A controller coupled to the cumulative vacuum pump controls the apparatus which optionally further includes a four-layer assembly of the various features, an adjustable safety valve, and/or a pump head with a groove traversing top dead center of the pump head. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324479 | MANUAL BREAST PUMP - A manual breast pump, including a housing; a funnel connected to the housing and forming a passage for breast milk; a cup for receiving a breast; a lid connected to an upper portion of the housing; a handle assembly connected to the lid; a substantially semi-circular finger grip connected to the housing; a piston movably connected to the handle assembly and reciprocally movable within the housing to create a negative pressure for the expression of breast milk from the breast; a flexible insert sealably secured to the cup and forming an isolated air volume between the cup and the flexible insert. A valve is removably connected to a lower portion of the housing; and a receptacle for receiving the breast milk, the receptacle being removably attached to a lower portion of the housing. The isolated air volume expands and contracts as the piston moves reciprocally within the housing, causing the flexible insert to move. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324480 | AUTOMATIC INJECTION SYRINGE ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for applying medicament delivery pressure to a plunger pad of a plunger of a syringe includes a spring having a first end and a second end, wherein the spring first end is operable to abut the plunger pad. The assembly also includes a shell including an interior and a first step therein. A cap is disposed within the shell interior. The cap includes a surface for engaging the spring second end. The cap is movable from a first position, wherein the shell first step retains the cap in releasable engagement with the plunger such that the spring is compressed between the cap surface and plunger pad, and a second position, wherein the cap disengages the shell first step such that the cap disengages the plunger such that the spring expands to move the barrel and needle forward as well as deliver medicament delivery pressure to the plunger pad. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324481 | ULTRASOUND PUMPING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH THE HUMAN BODY - An apparatus utilizing ultrasonic vibrations to force the movement of protrusions to supply a liquid stream with sufficient velocity as to penetrate deep into treatment areas including body lumens, body cavities, and poorly perfused tissues at a pressure not harmful to the treatment area into which the liquid stream is injected is presented. The apparatus comprises an ultrasound horn with a dampening grommet attached to its distal end and an internal chamber. Within the internal chamber of the horn are protrusions extending into the chamber. Liquid to be expelled from the horn enters the internal chamber of the horn through at least one channel passing through a wall of the horn and leading into the chamber. After passing through the horn's internal chamber the liquid exits the horn by passing through a channel originating in the front wall of the chamber. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324482 | Torqueable and Deflectable Medical Device Shaft - A medical device shaft for connection with a handle and for insertion within a body includes an elongated, deflectable shaft having a proximal shaft portion, an intermediate shaft portion, and a distal shaft portion. The elongated, deflectable shaft includes a transition in stiffness from the proximal shaft portion to the distal shaft portion. In a preferred implementation, the shaft includes a plurality of slits that extend perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. Varying at least one of the number of slits, the location of slits, the frequency of slits, the orientation of the slits, the size of the slits, and the depth of the slits varies the transition of stiffness. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324483 | DEVICES FOR COOLING THE NASAL CAVITY - A cerebral cooling device that uses a pressurized source to deliver a fluid that evaporates in the nasal cavity to provide cooling and has a balloon on the distal end that inflates from some of the pressure from the pressurized source. The device includes a nasal catheter having delivery ports located in the distal region and a balloon on the distal end. The proximal end of the catheter is in fluid communication with a pressurized source of a low boiling point fluid. A manifold located between the pressurized source and the catheter distributes the fluid and pressure from the pressurized source to a first lumen of the catheter to inflate the balloon and to a second lumen of the catheter through the delivery ports to cool the nasal cavity. A check valve in the manifold ensures that the fluid and pressure are first delivered to the balloon. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324484 | Vacuum Actuated Small Volume Syringe - A retractable safety syringe is provided herein wherein an external vacuum compartment produces a retraction force which urges a piston of a plunger toward a retracted position. The retractable safety syringe may have a needle holder which is removably engageable to a distal portion of a syringe body. When the piston is traversed toward the engaged position, the external variable vacuum compartment produces a retraction force. When the piston is traversed to an engaged position, the piston engages the needle holder and disengages the needle holder from the syringe body. The medical professional may release a thumb pressure on a thumb platform of a plunger. At this point, the retraction force of the external variable vacuum compartment may traverse the piston along with the needle holder and needle toward the retracted position and into the syringe body. An internal variable vacuum compartment may also create a retraction force to assist retraction of the needle holder and needle into the syringe body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324485 | INJECTION DEVICES - An autoinjector device comprises a drive housing | 2010-12-23 |
20100324486 | SURGICAL APPARATUS WITH ANNULAR PENETRATOR - A surgical apparatus for penetrating tissue includes an outer member defining a longitudinal axis and having an outer peripheral wall and an inner member at least partially disposed within the outer member. The inner member includes a penetrating member adjacent the distal end of the outer member. The penetrating member has a substantially annular peripheral edge adapted to penetrate tissue. The inner member and the outer member are adapted for relative longitudinal movement between first and second longitudinal positions. In the first position, the annular peripheral edge of the penetrating member is substantially confined within the outer peripheral wall of the outer member and wherein, in the second position, the annular peripheral edge is at least partially exposed from the outer peripheral wall to facilitate penetration through tissue. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324487 | LOW PROFILE, PIVOTAL CONNECTION INFUSION ASSEMBLY - This invention relates to therapeutic infusion assemblies, more specifically a device for the subcutaneous delivery of a fluid from a remote source. Applicant provides a base assembly which has a fluid channel therein and a cannula extending vertically downward from a flat bottom. A fluid connector member which receives a fluid bearing line from the remote fluid source and the fluid connector member pivotably and removably connects to the base member. The manner of connection is “hinged” allowing the fluid connector to move from a non-use position by rotation downward to a used position. In the use position a fluid channel in the fluid connector will connect with a fluid channel in the base to provide fluid to the cannula and to the patient. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324488 | TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH OBTURATOR AND RETRACTABLE STYLET - A surgical system for penetrating tissue includes an obturator having an obturator housing and an obturator member extending from the obturator housing and having a penetrating member adapted to penetrate tissue. The penetrating member defines an outer wall with an irregular surface dimensioned to facilitate passage through tissue. The obturator may further include a stylet at least partially disposed within the obturator member. The stylet and the obturator member are adapted for relative longitudinal movement between a first relative position corresponding to an unarmed condition of the penetrating member and a second relative position corresponding to an armed condition of the penetrating member. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324489 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH FLEXIBLE HOUSING - An access assembly includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough, a cannula extending distally from the housing and in fluid communication with the longitudinal opening and a seal member mounted within the longitudinal opening of the housing. The seal member is configured to receive an instrument therethrough in substantial sealed relation therewith. The housing is adapted to move in at least a radial direction with respect to the longitudinal axis whereby the seal member maintains the substantial sealed relation relative to the instrument as the instrument in manipulated. The housing may be flexible and capable of deflection relative to the longitudinal axis. The housing may comprise an elastomeric material in whole or in part. The seal member may be integrally formed with the housing. The housing may include at least one flexible ring portion and possibly a plurality of ring portions. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324490 | Variable diameter tubular structure for a biomedical use - A plastics material variable diameter tubular structure for a biomedical use has a diameter which increases as the structure is subjected to an inner force, and returns to a starting diameter in a rest condition of the structure, the tubular structure being advantageously used for making a body of a vascular introducer device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324491 | SECUREMENT DEVICE - A securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter hub in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer and at least one anchor pad. The retainer includes a metallic insert having barbs or teeth extending into a central channel. The metallic barbs or teeth dig into the retained catheter hub. The metal insert springs open as the hub is inserted in to the device and retains the hub by virtue of its metallic barbs. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324492 | INJECTION DEVICE PREVENTING THE RETURN OF THE PISTON WHEN THE SAFETY SYSTEM IS DEPLOYED - The present invention relates to an injection device ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324493 | Inner housing for a drug delivery device - A dose setting mechanism for a drug delivery device is disclosed. The mechanism comprises an outer housing and an inner housing having an external groove. The inner housing guides a driver to dispense a set dose. A dial sleeve is disposed between the outer and inner housing and is rotatably engaged with the inner housing. When a dose is set, the dial sleeve is rotated and translates away from both the outer housing and the inner housing. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324494 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE LAST DOSE LOCK-OUT MECHANISM - A method and system for limiting a maximum dose that may be set in a drug delivery device. A dose setting mechanism, which is operable to be coupled to a medication cartridge, comprises a lock-out mechanism that prevents one from setting a dose greater than the medication in the cartridge. The lock-out mechanism comprises a rotatable shaft. A helical groove having a first pitch is provided along a first portion of the rotatable shaft and a second pitch provided along a second portion of the rotatable shaft. The first pitch is different from the second pitch. A third pitch may be provided on a third portion of the shaft. This third pitch is provided at the end of the second pitch and is preferably different than the second pitch. The lock-out mechanism further comprises a non-rotating member disposed on the helical groove of said shaft. During dose setting, the shaft is rotated relative to the non-rotating member while the non-rotating member traverses along the groove from a proximal end of the shaft towards a distal end of the shaft. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324495 | RESETTABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A resettable dosing mechanism comprises a dose button and a dial grip operatively coupled to the dose button. A spindle acts on a bung of a cartridge and a driver is operatively coupled between the dose button and the spindle. During an injection of the dose, the dose button moves in an axial direction to cause the spindle to administer the dose. During resetting of the dose setting mechanism, the spindle is retracted back into the dose setting mechanism. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324496 | DOSE SETTING MECHANISM FOR PRIMING A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and system for providing a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device comprises a dose setting mechanism comprising a spindle and a cartridge holder coupled to the dose setting mechanism. The cartridge holder comprising a cartridge having a movable bung at one end of the cartridge. The cartridge holder must be rotated before a dose may set with the dose setting mechanism. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324497 | BIASING MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and system for biasing a cartridge in a drug delivery device. An element for biasing a cartridge in a cartridge housing of a drug delivery device is provided. This non-plastic element does not comprise a coil spring. A self retained element for providing a spring bias to a cartridge in a cartridge holder of a drug delivery device comprises a first member having a shape that allows passage of a spindle of the drug delivery device. A portion of the first member is self retained by an internal surface of the drug delivery device. The self retained element biases the cartridge against an inner surface of the cartridge holder. This cartridge could be a removable cartridge. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324498 | Medical delivery system comprising a container and a dosing assembly with radially moving fastening means - A medical delivery system wherein one of a container and a dosing assembly comprises a first fastening means ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100324499 | Injection Device - An injection device with a travelling clutch which can be shifted between two different positions by the activation of an injection button. In the first position, the injection button and the driver is allowed to rotate relatively to the piston rod, which is blocked from rotation by the clicker element. In the second position, the drive sleeve and the injection button is axially movable while the piston rod is allowed to rotate. | 2010-12-23 |
20100324500 | Bone-Replacement Materials, Methods and Devices - A bone graft material is provided comprising granules of synthetic bone material, at least some of which have a solid coating comprising a blood-clotting agent. A device for delivering bone-replacement material to a an area to be treated is also provided, the device comprising: a chamber for containing bone-replacement material, wherein the chamber is pre-loaded and/or pre-coated on an interior surface thereof with a blood-clotting agent; means for introducing bone-replacement material into the chamber to contact the blood-clotting agent; and a means for delivering the bone-substitute material from the chamber to the area to be treated. | 2010-12-23 |