52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 56 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130345648 | Insect Bite Itch Stopper - An insect-bite itch stopper is disclosed which has a pressure surface adapted for pressing directly onto an insect bite and an applicator for simultaneously or contemporaneously applying an anti-itch medication to the bite. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345649 | Self-Heating Patch - A self-heating patch includes a bottom barrier layer, an air-activated heat-generating layer, an air regulation layer, optionally a top barrier layer, and optionally a skin contact layer, wherein the air-activated heat-generating layer is encapsulated by the air regulation layer and bottom barrier layer, and/or the top and bottom barrier layers, and the temperature of the patch, when the air-activated heat-generating layer has been exposed to air, and when the top barrier layer if present is removed, is controlled at least in part by the air regulation layer; and a perimeter seal seals the air regulation layer to the bottom barrier layer around the perimeter of the patch. Optionally a temperature-responsive mechanism, such as a wax, can be used to reduce oxygen intake into the self-heating patch and thereby control the temperature of the self-heating patch during use. Optionally, a portion of the self-heating patch can be thermoformed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345650 | Medicament Distribution Systems and Related Methods of Use - Embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device for releasing a medicament. The device may include a multi-layer patch. The patch may include a base layer configured to secure the patch to a body of a user and a medicament array located adjacent the base layer. The array may include a plurality of wells configured to release a quantity of medicament from the array to the body of the user. The device may also include a cover layer located on a side of the medicament array opposite the base layer and a pump operably coupled to the patch and configured to deliver a quantity of fluid to the patch. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345651 | FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE COLLECTION AND OTHER FEATURES AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345652 | REMOVABLE INLET MANIFOLD FOR A MEDICAL/SURGICAL WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM, THE MANIFOLD INCLUDING A HOUSING WITH A DRIP STOP, THE DRIP STOP PROJECTING OUT OF THE HOUSING - A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes a includes at least one fitting through which waste is drawn into the manifold. The fitting opens through an inlet port into a void space internal to the manifold. A backflow prevention valve is disposed in the manifold void space. The backflow prevention valve includes a static hub to which a driver for engaging a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the driver engages the valve so as move the valve to the open position. This allows fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345653 | CATHETERS - A catheter for use in a urine collection system has a hollow tube forming a suprapubic section ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130345654 | MULTI-LAYERED ADHESIVE APPLIANCE - A body waste collecting device comprising an adhesive composite that fastens a collecting bag to the skin is disclosed. The adhesive composite is highly moisture resistant while still being water absorbing. The adhesive composite comprises at least three layers, a backing layer, a moisture absorbing layer and a thin layer of vapour permeable, low-absorbing adhesive layer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345655 | ENZYME-POLYMER MATRIX BEADS FOR DE-ODOR APPLICATIONS - A sanitary article is provided that includes a dried polymeric matrix with embedded enzyme. The presence of the enzyme in the polymeric matrix allows the sanitary article to absorb a bodily discharge fluid thereby allowing the embedded enzyme to function in the production of antibacterial compounds or by directly reducing the presence of viable bacteria in the discharge fluid. The enzyme activity promotes reduced odor in the sanitary article. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345656 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The absorbent article of the present invention comprises: a liquid-pervious surface sheet, a liquid-impervious backside sheet provided at the position opposing said surface sheet, and an absorption body provided between said surface sheet and said backside sheet, wherein the absorbent article comprises an endless compressed groove, surrounding a central part of said absorbent article, which is formed in said surface sheet and said absorption body in the thickness direction, and a plurality of concave parts, provided inside and outside said compressed groove, which are formed in said surface sheet and said absorption body in the thickness direction, and an uncompressed region bordering inner and outer edges of the compressed groove, wherein the closest distance between said compressed groove and the nearest concave parts is greater than the distance between adjacent ones of those same concave parts. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345657 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An absorbent article includes a chassis having a substantially rectangular shape a first portion, a second portion and a crotch portion extending between the first and second portion, a portion of the chassis being configured to absorb fluids. The absorbent article includes a first securement portion operatively coupled to the first portion of the chassis. The absorbent article includes a second securement portion operatively coupled to the second portion of the chassis and configured to releasably attach to the first securement portion. The chassis is configured to include one of a first chassis length or a second chassis length. When the chassis includes the first length, the chassis includes a first width and the first securement portion includes a second width, and when the chassis includes the second length, the chassis includes the first width and the first securement portion includes a third width, greater than the second width. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345658 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF AIR-IN-LINE - In an infusion pump operable to deliver fluid to a patient at a programmed therapy flow rate, air-in-line sensing is improved by commanding the pumping mechanism to deliver a bolus volume of fluid at a flow rate higher than the therapy flow rate when an uninterrupted volume of air is detected that exceeds a first threshold. In many cases, the bolus will be effective to clear microbubbles from an observation zone of the air-in-line sensor to avoid an air-in-line alarm condition. If the uninterrupted volume of air continues to grow beyond a second threshold in spite of the bolus, then an alarm may be triggered. The invention reduces false alarms. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345659 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF A TREATMENT FLUID - A device, system and method for self-administration of a bolus dosage of a treatment fluid are disclosed. A device according to embodiments of the present invention may comprise a housing comprising an external lever operable by a user, an internal lever, for applying pressure to a compression spring, which in turn may press a piston to pressurize treatment fluid contained in an internal reservoir, in a high flow rate, through a small diameter catheter, into a patient body. A system according to some embodiment may comprise a device having an external reservoir connected to an inlet thereof, and a catheter connected to an outlet thereof. A method according to some embodiments may comprise actuating levers of the device, compressing a partially loaded compression spring contained in a spring cage, and pressurizing fluid contained in an internal reservoir of the device to be released through an outlet of the device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345660 | INTRODUCER TACTILE FEATURE - An introduction system and method of use is provided. The introduction system includes a catheter assembly, a member, and a tactile indicator. The member is configured to be introduced through the catheter assembly and the tactile indicator is configured to provide a tactile sensory input when the member reaches a predetermined position relative to the catheter assembly. As such, the tactile indicator provides increased resistance to the relative motion between the member and catheter assembly when the member reaches the predetermined position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345661 | Skin Treatment Device - A device and methods for increasing the permeability of the skin's surface to fluid and/or drug delivery is described. The device comprises an abrasive media to remove the outer layer of the stratum corneum, while at the same time applying an electric current that stimulates the skin under the stratum corneum, and delivers fluids from a supply reservoir. The device may also have a vacuum function which evacuates fluid and skin debris from the surface of the skin and delivers the evacuated fluid and skin debris to a waste (or collection) container. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345662 | MEDICAL FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A medical fluid delivery system is provided including a steerable, guide catheter, a delivery catheter adapted for deployment at a targeted tissue site using the steerable guide catheter, the delivery catheter including a proximal port, a distal port, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ports; a distal fixation element coupled to the delivery catheter so as to position the distal port adjacent the targeted tissue site; and a flexible hollow needle adapted to be advanced through the delivery catheter lumen, the flexible needle including a tissue-piercing distal tip for extending from the distal port of the delivery catheter for advancement into the targeted tissue site and a proximal end for extending from the proximal port of the delivery catheter through which a medical fluid is delivered. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345663 | DIABETES THERAPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR RECOMMENDING BOLUS CALCULATOR ADJUSTMENTS - A method of managing use of an insulin infusion device is presented here. The method identifies bolus calculator event data from glucose data for a user of the infusion device. The bolus calculator event data corresponds to use of a bolus calculator that calculates bolus dosage recommendations based on a user entered carbohydrate consumption value, a user entered current blood glucose value, a user specific carbohydrate ratio value, and a user specific insulin sensitivity value. The method filters the bolus calculator event data to remove glucose data associated with certain conditions, and analyzes the filtered data to detect an event occurrence that is indicative of potential maladjustment of the carbohydrate ratio value or the insulin sensitivity value. The method outputs a recommendation to adjust the carbohydrate ratio value or the insulin sensitivity value, based on characteristics of the detected event occurrence. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345664 | MANAGING BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS - A method, computer usable program product, or a system for managing a blood glucose level of a person including providing a device worn exterior to the person for monitoring a set of treatment factors and a set of environmental factors associated with the person, predicting a blood glucose level for the person based on the set of treatment factors and the set of environmental factors, and responsive to predicting a blood glucose level for the person dropping lower than a predetermined minimum value, supplying carbohydrates to the person. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345665 | CATHETER SYSTEM - An infusion catheter system comprises a surgical needle and an infusion catheter. The infusion catheter has an internal bore; and the needle has a protrusion extending from its proximal end. The protrusion is adapted to mate with the internal bore of the infusion catheter. Through this innovative connection method, the needle can take the same diameter as the catheter. Therefore the puncture marks caused in the patient will have a smaller diameter than with conventional “introducer needles”, reducing pain, leakage and the chances of infection. Furthermore, the catheter may be introduced subcutaneously, further reducing the risk of infection by eliminating the risk of skin bacteria being drawn into the wound cavity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345666 | User Interface for Delivery System Providing Dual Setting of Parameters - The invention provides a user input device for operating a drug delivery system is provided, comprising display means adapted to simultaneously display at least two user controllable settings, and user input means allowing a user to simultaneously and directly set each of the simultaneously displayed user controllable settings. By this arrangement a user can effectively and safely enter related information without having to jump between two or more input screens. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345667 | BONE TAMP APPARATUS AND METHOD - A tamping apparatus is described that includes a cannula that has a tubular wall that includes a distal end portion that defines a tamping face. The cannula defines a longitudinally aligned aperture or lumen that provides access for an insert and the injection of treatment materials such as a bone graft. The distal end portion of the cannula can also include a plurality of movable elements that can be a part of or connected to the tubular wall. The tamp apparatus can also include a cannula or stylet that can be moved within aperture of cannula to move elements between the first position and second position of tamp apparatus. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345668 | SKIN SECURABLE INFUSION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A skin securable infusion assembly includes a housing having a skin contacting adhesive layer and supporting an infusion cannula. An elongate tubular reservoir having a plunger slidably disposed therein is configured to contain a supply of liquid medication between a distal opening of the reservoir and the plunger. The reservoir has an assembled configuration in which the reservoir is supported on the housing. An actuation mechanism is coupled with the plunger and, when the reservoir is in the assembled configuration, an actuation of the actuation mechanism moves the plunger toward the distal opening and forces a portion of the liquid medication through the distal opening and into the infusion cannula. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345669 | Clip Syringe - A single use pre-filled delivery device is disclosed having a deformable container including a side wall having an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid, a clip element, and a locking element. The deformable container further includes a closed proximal end and an open distal end including a male luer tip having a passageway therethrough providing fluid communication with the chamber. The male luer tip may be removably connectable to a female luer connection of a vascular access device. The clip element includes a distal end, proximal end, and a pivot located between the distal end and the proximal end of the clip element for collapsing the deformable container to drive fluid out of the chamber by movement of the proximal end towards the distal end. The pivot may be a hinge, which may be in the form of a living hinge. The deformable container may be attached to the clip element. The locking element may be disposed on the clip element. A method of administering a fluid to a vascular access device using a single use pre-filled delivery device as described herein is also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345670 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE - Systems, methods and devices for the treatment of tissue are disclosed. A system includes an elongate tube with a distal portion. A treatment element is positioned on the elongate tube distal portion, the treatment element constructed and arranged to treat target tissue. In one embodiment, gastrointestinal tissue is modified for the treatment of diabetes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345671 | MICRONEEDLE-CONTAINING DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE TO BE ATTACHED TO EXTERIOR WALL OF VASCULAR VESSEL AND METHOD FOR DRUG DELIVERY THEREWITH - A drug delivery device, which is to be attached to the exterior wall of a vascular vessel, includes: a) a biocompatible device body for surrounding a vascular vessel; b) one or plurality of biocompatible microneedle, which are connected to the interior of the biocompatible device body and capable of penetrating up to the tunica media so as to deliver drug to the vascular smooth muscle cells. The drug delivery device and method enable spatial and temporal control of the drug ejected onto the blood cells and enable insertions of two or more different drugs at different delivery speeds and durations, thereby significantly improving the treatment success rate. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345672 | Blow Fill Seal Luer Syringe - A single use pre-filled delivery device comprising a deformable container, a one-way valve, and male luer connector is described. Also described are methods of flushing vascular access devices using a single use pre-filled delivery device as described herein is also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345673 | Single Use Delivery Device Having a Primer Element - A single use delivery device is disclosed having a manually deformable liquid container defining an inner chamber, the container having a distal end, a body, a proximal end, and an outlet on the distal end; a tip projecting from the outlet on the distal end of the container, the tip in fluid communication with the inner chamber of the container; and a primer element for removing one or more air bubbles from the chamber, said primer element being attached to and in fluid communication with the deformable container. A method of administering a fluid to or flushing a vascular access device using a single use pre-filled delivery device as described herein is also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345674 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib associated with the membrane that decreases the gap between the membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously collected whole blood into components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345675 | HIGH FLOW RATE ISOLATED INFUSION FOR REGIONAL TREATMENT OF CANCER AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS - The present application relates to high flow rate isolated regional treatment of cancer and proliferative disorders and conditions. For example, provided are methods, systems and devices for treating a cancer in a region of a subject using high flow rate isolated infusion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345676 | INTERVENTIONAL CATHETER ASSEMBLIES, CONTROL SYSTEMS AND OPERATING METHODS - An interventional catheter assembly has an operating head and catheter system that are inserted and navigated within a patient's body while an operator controls the system externally of the operating head. An operating head is positioned at or near a distal end of the catheter system and coupled to a drive shaft and drive system for rotation. A guidewire brake control system interrupt prevents the drive system from being actuated when the guidewire brake is in a released position, and a selectable guidewire brake interrupt override control permits an operator to translate and/or rotate the drive shaft and operating head while the guidewire is simultaneously moved. This allows withdrawal of the guide wire and the operating head from the target site while rotating the operating head. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345677 | DUAL LUMEN CATHETER WITH CONTRASTRADIOGRAPHY SECTIONS TO IDENTIFY THE LUMENS - A catheter has an outer peripheral portion ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130345678 | TREATMENT OF EXCESSIVE MENSTRUAL BLOOD LOSS BY FEMININE SANITARY PRODUCTS MEDICATED WITH ANTIFIBRINOLYTIC OR HEMOSTATIC AGENT - A method, medicated feminine sanitary products and compositions for reducing menstrual blood loss in a female are provided. The method comprises delivering an active agent to the uterine cavity by administering intravaginally to the female a therapeutically effective amount of the active agent on a medicated feminine sanitary product during menstrual bleeding, wherein the medicated feminine sanitary product is routinely utilized to absorb the menstrual flow, wherein the active agent is incorporated in the medicated feminine sanitary product as a pharmaceutically acceptable composition, the active agent is any of an antifibrinolytic and a hemostatic agent. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345679 | DRAIN CATHETER - A drain catheter comprises a proximal drain tube having a proximal end adapted to outlet drained liquids and a distal end. A tube interface is at a distal end of the proximal drain tube, the tube interface having at least two canals open to a distal end of the proximal drain tube, the at least two canals being in fluid communication with the proximal drain tube. Two or more distal drain tubes each having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of each said distal drain tube being connected to a corresponding one of the canals such that the distal drain tubes are each in fluid communication with the corresponding one of the canals, the distal end of each said distal drain tube being open to collect liquids, a lumen of the distal drain tubes being smaller than a lumen of the proximal drain tube. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345680 | STEERABLE WOUND DRAIN DEVICE - The invention relates to a steerable wound drainage device which permits control of the positioning within the body of the device thereby affording the practitioner the ability to re-position the wound drain within the body while avoiding unnecessary trauma to surrounding tissues and organs. In one embodiment, the wound drainage device contains at least one longitudinal duct, at least one internal lumen, and at least one lateral opening communicating therewith, and an internal steering apparatus adapted to controllably position the catheter within the body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345681 | COMPACT CATHETER ASSEMBLY - Packaging including a coiled and optionally prelubricated catheter, its distal end insertable into the urethra, a slidable hygienic sheath, a proximal catheter end for voiding urine from the distal end through the assembly to the proximal end. Mutually rotatable elements providing for withdrawal of the catheter from its coiled state to an extended state, and retraction of the catheter back to its coiled state. Methods of extending the catheter, inserting it into the urethra, and voiding urine through the catheter, without requiring complete removal from the catheter packaging. A kit including automatic extrusion of the catheter's distal end upon package opening, and a water pouch for hydrophilic lubrication, and sanitary wipes for reducing the likelihood of infection. A catheter within a flexible and optionally coiled tube, a slidable hygienic sheath covering a catheter's distal end that can move along the length of the catheter during insertion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345682 | Corneal Contact System - An interface device for selectively engaging a suction ring with a patient interface of a laser unit includes an annular shaped base member that is formed with an orifice. The suction ring is affixed against one side of the base member to surround the orifice. A grip is mounted on the other side of the base member. Structurally, the grip includes independently manipulated handles that can be operated to symmetrically apply equal and opposite forces against the patient interface of the laser unit during an engagement of the device with the patient interface. With this engagement, the base member and the suction ring are held on the patient interface of the laser unit. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345683 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING TREATMENT PATTERNS - A method of treating target tissue of an embodiment comprises: selecting a treatment pattern of spots; generating an aiming beam of aiming light; translating the aiming beam to form an aiming pattern of the aiming light on the target tissue that indicates the extent of the treatment pattern; generating a treatment beam of treatment light; and translating the treatment beam to form the selected treatment pattern of spots of the treatment light on the target tissue. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345684 | Hair Removal Devices and Methods - We describe devices, methods, and systems used for hair removal. In particular, we describe hair removal devices, particularly epilation devices, methods of using those devices, and systems including those hair removal devices. Our hair removal devices include, in combination, a.) at least one primary energy source that applies that energy, e.g., radio-frequency (RF), high intensity focused ultrasonic (HIFU) energy, or high intensity light, e.g., intense-pulsed light (IPL) or light from flash lamps or lasers, to the skin or to hair in a continuous, semi-continuous, or pulsed mode and b.) a hair removal component or components, such as rotary mechanical hair removal structures or epilators, that perform a mechanical hair removal step. Auxiliary treatment or control components such as comparatively lower power heaters, ultrasound devices, coolers, impedance measurement devices, etc. may also be included in the combination or used in conjunction with our combination device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345685 | AESTHETIC TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - An aesthetic treatment device including: a multi illumination system having at least one source in the visible region, disposed around a periphery of a predetermined area of skin; an imaging device, sensitive to the illumination system, to discern features on or in the skin within the predetermined area of skin to be treated; multiple treatment light sources mounted on an optical bench and aimed and focused to a point of treatment in the predetermined area of skin; a mechanical guidance system to guide the multiple treatment light sources; and a pulse generator to control power output of the multiple treatment light sources based upon the treatment to be applied to the predetermined area of skin. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345686 | End Fire Fiber Arrangements with Improved Erosion Resistance - An end-firing optical fiber includes protective ferrule through which treatment radiation is fired in an axial direction, the protective ferrule having refractive properties that cause the radiation to disperse laterally and/or the fiber having sufficient flexibility to enable the fiber to be aimed at a tissue situated to the side of the axis along which the fiber was inserted. The fiber and protective ferrule may be mounted in a cannula, with the cannula being sufficiently flexible to enable the cannula to be withdrawn into a scope having a straight working channel, but has a pre-formed curvature that enables treatment of lateral tissues when the cannula is extended out of a scope. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345687 | Low Profile Apparatus and Method for Phototherapy - Disclosed herein are optical assemblies having thin, low profile shapes. These optical assemblies may be used with fiber coupled lasers and other light sources, including high power sources, to irradiate tissue at a wavelength suitable for inducing ablation or coagulation to a target depth, denaturation, thermal modification of a tissue, and/or preferential injury to a target tissue structure. Example optical assemblies can produce substantially uniform illumination patterns that are useful for treating superficial tissue, including the internal or luminal (e.g., esophageal) tissue. Some examples may have capability for cooling superficial tissue or skin, such as a detachable, reusable heat sink for active cooling without consumables, fluid pumps, or other cooling equipment. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345688 | CRYOABLATION BALLOON CATHETER AND RELATED METHOD - Cryoablation balloon catheters and methods are described herein. The cryoablation balloon catheter comprises a distal end section and an inflatable balloon member disposed along the distal end section for contacting a target tissue. The balloon member may be inflated with a thermally conductive liquid. One or more cooling microtubes are positioned within the balloon and a single phase liquid coolant is transported from a liquid source, through the microtubes to the distal section, and returned to a reservoir. Cryogenic energy is transferred from the microtubes, through the conductive liquid filling the balloon, through the wall of the balloon, and to the tissue. In a cryoablation balloon catheter, a plurality of flexible microtubes are adhered to a surface of the expandable balloon. Cryoenergy from the microtubes is directly transferred to the tissue. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345689 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device is described having a handle and an end effector coupled to the handle. The end effector has at least one electrode for providing electrical signals to a tissue or vessel to be treated. An RF drive circuit is provided for generating an RF drive signal that is applied to the end effector electrode. The RF drive circuit includes a resonant circuit and a frequency controller is used to vary the frequency of a signal passed through the resonant circuit in order to control the power supplied to the end effector electrode. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345690 | HIGH-FREQUENCY TREATMENT DEVICE - A high-frequency treatment device includes a tubular body having a front end portion and a rear end portion; an operating handle having a high-frequency port and a main push rod extending through the body, the operating handle slidably fitted to the body; a front tube having a rear end portion connected to the front end portion of the body; an auxiliary push rod rotatably connected to the main push rod, the auxiliary push rod extending into the front tube; a wire fixed to the auxiliary push rod, the wire extending through the front tube; a rotary knob rotatably attached to the body, the rotary knob configured to rotate together with the auxiliary push rod and the wire; and an arc-shaped knife fixed to the wire and connected to the high-frequency port of the operating handle via the wire, the auxiliary push rod and the main push rod. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345691 | MICROWAVE THERMOMETRY FOR MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEMS - A microwave ablation system incorporates a microwave thermometer that couples to a microwave transmission network connecting a microwave generator to a microwave applicator to measure noise temperature. The noise temperature is processed to separate out components the noise temperature including the noise temperature of the tissue being treated and the noise temperature of the microwave transmission network. The noise temperature may be measured by a radiometer while the microwave generator is generating the microwave signal or during a period when the microwave signal is turned off. The microwave ablation system may be configured as a modular system having one or more thermometry network modules that are connectable between a microwave applicator and a microwave generator. Alternatively, the modular system includes a microwave generator, a microwave applicator, and a microwave cable that incorporate a microwave thermometry network module. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345692 | MICROWAVE THERMOMETRY FOR MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEMS - A microwave ablation system incorporates a microwave thermometer that couples to a microwave transmission network connecting a microwave generator to a microwave applicator to measure noise temperature. The noise temperature is processed to separate out components the noise temperature including the noise temperature of the tissue being treated and the noise temperature of the microwave transmission network. The noise temperature may be measured by a radiometer while the microwave generator is generating the microwave signal or during a period when the microwave signal is turned off. The microwave ablation system may be configured as a modular system having one or more thermometry network modules that are connectable between a microwave applicator and a microwave generator. Alternatively, the modular system includes a microwave generator, a microwave applicator, and a microwave cable that incorporate a microwave thermometry network module. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345693 | MICROWAVE THERMOMETRY FOR MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEMS - A microwave ablation system incorporates a microwave thermometer that couples to a microwave transmission network connecting a microwave generator to a microwave applicator to measure noise temperature. The noise temperature is processed to separate out components the noise temperature including the noise temperature of the tissue being treated and the noise temperature of the microwave transmission network. The noise temperature may be measured by a radiometer while the microwave generator is generating the microwave signal or during a period when the microwave signal is turned off. The microwave ablation system may be configured as a modular system having one or more thermometry network modules that are connectable between a microwave applicator and a microwave generator. Alternatively, the modular system includes a microwave generator, a microwave applicator, and a microwave cable that incorporate a microwave thermometry network module. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345694 | ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY ELECTRODE HAVING MULTIPLE POWER CONNECTIONS AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME - An electrophysiology electrode having multiple power connections and electrophysiology devices including the same. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345695 | ENERGY-HARVESTING SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHODS - An electrosurgical energy delivery apparatus includes an energy delivery circuit, a control circuit and an energy-harvesting system with a plurality of energy-harvesting circuits and a voltage regulator that provides a regulated DC voltage to the energy delivery circuit and/or the control circuit. The energy delivery circuit receives an electrosurgical energy signal having a primary frequency and selectively provides the electrosurgical energy signal to an energy delivery element. The control circuit connects to the energy delivery circuit and selectively enables the flow of electrosurgical energy to the energy delivery element. The plurality of energy-harvesting circuits each include an energy-harvesting antenna tuned to a particular frequency, a matched circuit configured to receive an RF signal from the energy-harvesting antenna, rectify the RF signal and generate a DC signal, and an energy storage device that connects to the voltage regulator to receive and store the DC signal. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATORS - A system is provided. The system includes an electrosurgical generator configured to measure, collect and record data pertaining to a characteristic of tissue as the tissue is being electrosurgically treated. A tuner configured to couple to the electrosurgical generator includes a tuning circuit providing a load having a variable complex impedance for the electrosurgical generator when the electrosurgical generator is connected thereto. A controller including stored data pertaining to impedance values is in operable communication with the electrosurgical generator for retrieving the recorded data pertaining to the characteristic of tissue. The controller is in operable communication with the tuner for varying a complex impedance of the load. The controller configured to compare the recorded data pertaining to the at least one characteristic of tissue with the stored data pertaining to the plurality of impedance values and to adjust the tuner to one of the plurality of impedance values. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A TREATMENT VOLUME FOR ADMINISTERING ELECTRICAL-ENERGY BASED THERAPIES - The invention provides for a system for estimating a 3-dimensional treatment volume for a device that applies treatment energy through a plurality of electrodes defining a treatment area, the system comprising a memory, a display device, a processor coupled to the memory and the display device, and a treatment planning module stored in the memory and executable by the processor. In one embodiment, the treatment planning module is adapted to generate an estimated first 3-dimensional treatment volume for display in the display device based on the ratio of a maximum conductivity of the treatment area to a baseline conductivity of the treatment area. The invention also provides for a method for estimating 3-dimensional treatment volume, the steps of which are executable through the processor. In embodiments, the system and method are based on a numerical model which may be implemented in computer readable code which is executable through a processor. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345698 | IRRIGATED ELECTRODES WITH ENHANCED HEAT CONDUCTION - A catheter adapted for insertion into a body of a subject has at least one electrode disposed on its distal section. the electrode is coupled to an energy source to ablate tissue that is placed in contact with the electrode. The electrode has a wall with a plurality of perforations formed therethrough, and has edges defining a peripheral section that is adjacent the edges and a central section remote from the edges, wherein the wall of the peripheral section is thicker than the wall of the central section. A lumen passing through the insertion tube is coupled to deliver a fluid to the tissue via the perforations. In operation, the electrode functions as an effective heat sink. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345699 | ABLATION DEVICE HAVING AN EXPANDABLE CHAMBER FOR ANCHORING THE ABLATION DEVICE TO TISSUE - A surgical instrument is provided including a handle assembly, a shaft electrically coupled to the handle assembly and extending therefrom, an electrode assembly electrically coupled to the shaft for transmitting energy to tissue to treat tissue, and a chamber defined in the shaft and positioned proximal a distal end thereof and configured to selectively expand. The expansion of the chamber anchors the surgical instrument to the tissue. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRONCHIAL DILATION - A method of reducing bronchial constriction in a subject includes delivering energy to create one or more lesions on a main bronchus so as to transect pulmonary nerves sufficiently to reduce bronchial constriction in a lung of the patient distal to the main bronchus. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345701 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR CLEANING - A surgical instrument configured to facilitate access to interior components thereof for cleaning and refurbishment purposes. The instrument includes a housing assembly, an elongated shaft assembly and an end effector. The housing assembly includes an actuator, and the elongated shaft assembly includes an interior control member operatively coupled to the actuator. The elongated shaft assembly also includes outer cover including first and second cover members and a hinge coupling the first and second cover members to one another such that the outer cover may be selectively moved between a closed configuration wherein the interior control member is enclosed within the outer cover and an open configuration wherein the interior control member is exposed. The end effector is supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft assembly, and is operatively associated with the interior control member. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345702 | Instrument for Fusing and Severing Tissue - An instrument ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130345703 | METHOD FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS EMPLOYING NANOTECHNOLOGY - A method for capturing small objects in a confined space such as an artery or duct in a body by bringing an elongated flexible body having a distally disposed operative head provided with a plurality of nanostructures into proximity with the object. When in proximity intermolecular forces are created between the nanostructures and the object that attract the object to the operative head. By application of high frequency electrical current the nanostructures act as electrical knives to cut away or cauterize an object. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345704 | BIPOLAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH TWO HALF TUBE ELECTRODES - A surgical instrument includes a hollow tubular member having a closed distal working end, a proximal end and an outer surface, with an opening in a side wall at or adjacent the distal working end. The instrument includes a first electrical insulation layer disposed on at least part of the outer surface of the hollow tubular member, a first electrode disposed on an outer surface of the first electrical insulation layer, and a second electrode disposed on the outer surface of the first electrical insulation layer. The first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from each other, and each includes an active segment and an inactive segment. The active segments of the first and second electrodes are disposed respectively on opposing sides of the hollow tubular member preferably within about 3.0 mm of the opening in the side wall of the hollow tubular member. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345705 | ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION METHOD - Systems and methods for endometrial ablation. The systems include a handle and elongated introducer sleeve extending to an expandable working end having a fluid-tight interior chamber. A thin dielectric wall surrounds at least a portion of the interior chamber and has an external surface for contacting endometrial tissue. The thin dielectric wall surrounds a collapsible-expandable frame and receives an electrically non-conductive gas. First and second polarity electrodes are exposed to the interior and exterior of the chamber, respectively. A radiofrequency power source operatively connects to the electrode arrangement to apply a radiofrequency voltage across the first and second electrodes, wherein the voltage is sufficient to initiate ionization of the neutral gas into a conductive plasma within the interior chamber, and to capacitively couple the current in the plasma across the thin dielectric wall to ablate endometrial tissue engaged by the external surface of the dielectric structure. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345706 | Double-Length Jaw System for Electrosurgical Instrument - An electrosurgical forceps includes a handle having a shaft extending therefrom defining a longitudinal axis. The handle is selectively movable to translate movement of the shaft along the longitudinal axis to actuate a pair of laterally spaced first and second jaw members pivotably connected to a distal end of the shaft. The first and second jaw members are moveable from an open position, wherein the first and second jaw members are in spaced relation relative to a stationary jaw member, to a closed position wherein the first and second jaw members cooperate with the stationary jaw member to grasp tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members is adapted to connect to an electrosurgical energy source to conduct energy through tissue grasped therebetween to effect a tissue seal. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345707 | Orthopedic Plate Assembly for a Distal Radius Having Re-Contouring Features and Method for Using Same - An orthopedic plate assembly for supporting a bone can include a y-shaped first plate and a second plate separate from the first plate. The first plate can be attached to the bone and have a center line. The first plate can include an elongate body attachable to a first portion of the bone and extending along the center line and first and second arms transversely extending from an end of the body. The first and second arms can define an aperture in the first plate. The second plate can be attached to the bone. The second plate can have a first end and a second end opposite the first end configured to be disposed on and engaged with the first arm and the second arm, respectively. The second plate can be configured to span the aperture transverse to the center line when engaged with the first and second arms. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345708 | Methods, Materials and Apparatus for Treating Bone and Other Tissue - A method of treating a vertebra, comprising:
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20130345709 | STEERABLE AND CURVABLE CAVITY CREATION SYSTEM - Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable and curvable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system can also include various exit ports that can be configured with clog-resistant features, such as an obturator. Steerable cavity creation systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345710 | FUSION CAGE WITH COMBINED BIOLOGICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for near-simultaneous and integrated delivery of bone graft material during the placement of surgical cages or other medical implants in a patient's spine. The integrated fusion cage and graft delivery device according to various embodiments delivers and disperses biologic material through a fusion cage to a disc space and, without withdrawal from the surgical site, may selectably detach the fusion cage for deposit to the same disc space. The integrated fusion cage and graft delivery device is formed such that a hollow tube and plunger selectively and controllably place bone graft material and a fusion cage in or adjacent to the bone graft receiving area. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345711 | ARTHROSCOPIC TUNNEL GUIDE FOR ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR - A drill guide assembly for drilling a tunnel having a fixed, non-zero radius of curvature, where the drill guide assembly includes a housing and a sleeve, or cutting tube, configured to reciprocate within the distal portion where the sleeve, or cutting tube, is configured to receive a bone cutting instrument. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345712 | K-WIRE AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A surgical guide wire or K-wire and method of use are provided. The K-wire or guide wire has opposite end portions and a shank portion in between. One end portion has a deformable end portion that, once outside of a confining guide passage, can be deformed to present a projected forward facing area that is larger than the transverse cross section of the K-wire or guide wire while in the passage. The increased area will provide increased resistance to additional forward axial movement into the surgical site. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345713 | RAPID EXCHANGE IOL INSERTION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING - A system for easily transferring an intraocular lens (IOL) from a lens case to an inserter, and then into a patient's eye. The lens case has a transfer mechanism therein which retains the IOL until engagement with the inserter. The transfer mechanism may include jaws having a closed configuration for retaining the IOL and an open configuration for releasing the IOL. Engagement of the inserter with the lens case automatically opens the jaws and transfers the IOL to the inserter. The IOL is transferred into a load chamber of a nosepiece rotatably coupled to a handpiece. After transfer of the IOL, the nosepiece is rotated from a load position to a delivery position. The IOL may have an optic and a haptic coupled to the optic, and the lens case may be capable of configuring the haptic as desired to facilitate its transfer into an inserter and/or into the eye. For instance, the lens case may fold one or both of the haptics over the optic. Preferably, the lens case maintains the haptic in this position during transfer of the intraocular lens into an inserter and/or inserter cartridge. A manifold for easily distributing a viscoelastic medium to the load chamber of the inserter is also provided. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345714 | Uterine Manipulator Assemblies and Related Components and Methods - A uterine manipulator includes an elongate shaft and a tip hub. The elongate shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is configured to be inserted into a vagina. The tip hub is disposed at the distal end and is configured to releasably receive and support a tip mount for engaging a uterus. The elongate shaft includes one or more channels extending between the distal and proximal ends. The channels are configured to releasably receive catheter tubing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345715 | AORTIC VALVE REPAIR - The present invention provides devices and methods for decalcifying an aortic valve. The methods and devices of the present invention break up or obliterate calcific deposits in and around the aortic valve through application or removal of heat energy from the calcific deposits. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345716 | SURGICAL GUIDANCE TOOL TO FACILITATE DELIVERY OF A NEUROSTIMULATOR INTO A PTERYGOPALATINE FOSSA - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a surgical guidance tool configured to facilitate delivery of a neurostimulator to a target craniofacial region of a subject. The surgical guidance tool can include a main body, a securing mechanism, and an adjustable guide mechanism. The main body can have a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal and proximal ends. The securing mechanism can be disposed at the distal end and configured to secure a neurostimulator delivery tool to the main body. The guide mechanism can be configured to temporarily mate with a bodily target location of the subject and facilitate positioning of the neurostimulator delivery tool about the target craniofacial region. The guide member can be slidably attached to the distal end and selectively translatable along the longitudinal axis of the main body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345717 | Local Control Robotic Surgical Devices and Related Methods - The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to various robotic medical devices, including robotic devices that are disposed within a body cavity and positioned using a support component disposed through an orifice or opening in the body cavity. Additional embodiments relate to devices having arms coupled to a device body wherein the device has a minimal profile such that the device can be easily inserted through smaller incisions in comparison to other devices without such a small profile. Further embodiments relate to methods of operating the above devices. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345718 | SURGICAL ROBOT PLATFORM - A medical robot system, including a robot coupled to an effectuator element with the robot configured for controlled movement and positioning. The system may include a transmitter configured to emit one or more signals, and the transmitter is coupled to an instrument coupled to the effectuator element. The system may further include a motor assembly coupled to the robot and a plurality of receivers configured to receive the one or more signals emitted by the transmitter. A control unit is coupled to the motor assembly and the plurality of receivers, and the control unit is configured to supply one or more instruction signals to the motor assembly. The instruction signals can be configured to cause the motor assembly to selectively move the effectuator element and is further configured to (i) calculate a position of the at least one transmitter by analysis of the signals received by the plurality of receivers; (ii) display the position of the at least one transmitter with respect to the body of the patient; and (iii) selectively control actuation of the motor assembly in response to the signals received by the plurality of receivers. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345719 | Systems and Methods for Reducing Measurement Error in Optical Fiber Shape Sensors - A shape sensing apparatus comprises an instrument including an elongated shaft with a neutral axis. The shape sensor also includes a first shape sensor with an elongated optical fiber extending within the elongated shaft at a first radial distance from the neutral axis. The apparatus also includes a shape sensor compensation device extending within the elongated shaft. The apparatus also comprises a tracking system for receiving shape data from the first shape sensor and compensating data from the shape sensor compensation device for use in calculating a bend measurement for the instrument. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345720 | ROBOTIC ULTRASONIC ENERGY SYSTEM - The robotic mechanism may include a programmable computer which is connected with a drive member by a motor. In addition to the motor, a force measurement assembly may be connected with the drive member and computer. The force measurement assembly has an output to the computer indicating the magnitude of resistance encountered. The force measurement device may be a piezoelectric cell or a spring assembly which controls energization of the electric motor. A position sensor is connected with drive member and the computer. The position sensor has an output which is indicative of the position. The output from the position sensor may indicate the depth or distance. Ultrasonic vibratory energy may be transmitted to the force transmitting member from a source or generator of ultrasonic vibratory energy. The force transmitting member may function as a horn and apply the ultrasonic vibratory energy. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345721 | MECHANICAL SKIN RESURFACING - An article useful for mechanical skin resurfacing techniques is suitable for transferring mechanical energy from a handheld device to skin placed in contact with the article. The article may be characterized by its Durable Abrasiveness, Compressibility, Displacement, and/or surface roughness. The article may be formed of a fibrous structure having a first major surface having associated therewith an adhesive system and a second major surface, generally opposite the first major surface. The second major surface is arranged and configured to reversibly engage a fastener of a motion-generating unit. The invention also relates to a coupling device for coupling a motorized apparatus to a disposable skin-contactable element. The coupling device includes a water-resistant first attachment and a second attachment for releasably affixing said article to a surface of the motion generation unit. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345722 | TYMPANIC MEMBRANE REPAIR DEVICE - A method for repairing a perforation in a tympanic membrane comprising attaching a single patch to an undersurface of the tympanic membrane covering the perforation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345723 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING DEAD SKIN - The present invention relates to an apparatus for removing dead skin, and more particularly, to an apparatus for removing dead skin which can safely remove hardened skin or dead skin generated on the soles, heels, and palms without damaging normal skin, and simultaneously easily remove the dead skin remaining within the apparatus for removing dead skin. To this end, the apparatus for removing dead skin includes a tube-shaped body on one side of which a blade for removing dead skin is disposed, and a grasping member disposed outside the body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345724 | SUTURE PASSER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TONGUE OR OTHER TISSUE SUSPENSION AND COMPRESSION - Suture passer systems for tissue suspension and tissue compression, and more particularly for palate or tongue suspension, are described. The system can include at least a first elongate tubular body or shaft, a needle having a lateral bias carried by the elongate body, and a retrieval element operably connected to the elongate tubular body. The needle can have a substantially straight configuration when located within the elongate tubular body, and be configured to exit an opening at or near a distal end of the elongate tubular body and assume a laterally biased or curved shape to form a path through tissue. The needle is configured to carry a suture. The retrieval element can be configured to retrieve the suture carried by the needle after the needle has formed a curved or otherwise angled path through tissue. The system can also include one or more bone anchors to secure the suture loops. Methods of placing one or more suture loops into tissue, such as the base of the palate or tongue, are also described. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345725 | SUTURING INSTRUMENT FOR PASSING MULTIPLE SUTURES - An instrument for passing sutures in tissue repair and/or other mini-open procedures. The instrument includes a pair of jaws mounted on a distal end of a shaft, a hand assembly mounted on a proximal end of the shaft, and a needle mounted on the hand assembly and through a cannulation of the shaft. The pair of jaws includes a lower jaw and an upper jaw, the lower jaw being provided with a slot configured to engage a plurality of sutures. The hand assembly has a finger lever with a ratchet and a releaser with a hook, the hand assembly being designed to move the needle from a first position to a second position, and to sequentially engage the needle with each of the plurality of sutures. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345726 | SUTURE PULLER - A suture puller includes a tubular body member with a first end and a second end. First and second conical end members are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular body member, respectively. The first conical end member and the tubular body member define a slot, configured to receive a suture, that extends through the first conical end member and a portion of the tubular body member along a central axis of the suture puller. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345727 | MEDICAL DEVICE - An apparatus for approximating planes of a body tissue during a medical procedure may include an internal portion and an external portion. The internal portion may be implantable within a body of a patient and may include a first flexible sheet member, a first magnetic member, and a first working window through the first flexible sheet member. The external portion may include a second flexible sheet member, a second magnetic member, and a second working window through the second flexible sheet member. The first magnetic member and the second magnetic member may be attracted to one another to magnetically couple the internal and external portions and capture the body tissue between the internal and external portions. The first working window may be substantially aligned with the second working window to enable access to the internal and external surfaces of the body tissue through the respective first and second working windows. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345728 | Prosthesis Comprising a Three-Dimensional and Openworked Knit - The present invention relates to a prosthesis ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130345729 | COMPRESSION AND KINK RESISTANT IMPLANTS - A compression and kink resistant tubular implant for nerve repair. The implant includes a tubular biopolymeric membrane and a polymeric supporting filament. Also provided is a shaped compression resistant implant for ridge augmentation in dental surgery. Methods for producing the implants are also provided. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345730 | Method and System for Treating Valve Stenosis - A valvuloplasty catheter comprises a balloon or other expansible shell which carries a plurality of scoring elements, typically formed in an elastic, self-dosing metal cage. The expansible shell and scoring elements are positioned inside an aortic or other cardiac valve, and the shell expanded to engage the scoring elements against stenotic material which covers the valve leaflets and valve annulus. The scoring elements uniformly districuted force to break up the stenotic material, and the cage further contributes to rapid balloon deflation allowing shortening of the treatment time. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345731 | Infection control scalpel - This is a surgical scalpel that has a skirt preventing blood, pus or waste fluids from squirting into the Doctors face and body while the Doctor is performing any procedure that entails cutting into a human or animal. It is the correct scalpel to use when performing the initial incision or cut. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345732 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING - An ultrasonic clamp coagulator assembly that is configured to permit selective cutting, coagulation, and fine dissection required in fine and delicate surgical procedures. The assembly includes a clamping mechanism, which is specifically configured to provide for variable tissue clamping forces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345733 | DUAL PURPOSE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR CUTTING AND COAGULATING TISSUE - In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that has an ultrasonic blade that protrudes from an ultrasonic transducer assembly. In some embodiments, the ultrasonic blade coaxially extends through a rotatable tissue cutting blade that is rotatably supported by a housing that supports the ultrasonic transducer assembly. In other embodiments, the ultrasonic blade and the tissue cutting blade are both selectively rotatable relative to the housing. In yet other embodiments, the tissue cutting blade and the ultrasonic blade are supported relative to each other in separate sheaths attached to the housing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345734 | METHOD OF CREATING A SHEAR STRESS FIELD WITH MEDICAL DEVICE - An ultrasonic horn for use with an ultrasonic surgical hand piece including a resonator comprises a contacting annulus having a plurality of angled lands. The lands are alternated around the annulus such that adjacent lands have opposite angles. As a result of the adjacent angled lands, a shear stress field is developed in contacted tissue due to the promotion of refracted longitudinal ultrasonic waves propagating in different directions at the interface to the coupled tissue. The shear stress field enhances the fragmentation and removal rate of fibrous, elastic, and tenacious tissue. The horn is hollow permitting suction to be applied to the tissue for controlling tissue contact with the lands. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345735 | ONE-PIECE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A one-piece handle assembly and a method of assembling the one-piece handle assembly. The one-piece handle assembly includes an outer tube connected to a fixed jaw and an inner tube connected to a moveable jaw. The inner tube is installed within the outer tube. The surgical instrument assembly further includes a handle body overmolded onto the outer tube and a handle grip connected to the handle body. The handle grip controls movement of the moveable jaw along an axis about defiend through the outer tube. The one-piece handle assembly further includes a knife plunger for controlling activation of a knife rod assembly. The one-piece handle assembly is void of any welds, adhesives, or fasteners to complete the final assembly of the one-piece handle assembly. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345736 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR DEPLOYING AND RELEASING A TEMPORARY IMPLANT WITHIN THE BODY - Methods, devices and systems for delivering a device assembly into a gastric or other space within the body, allowing the device to expand to occupy volume within the gastric space and, after an effective period of time, delivering a substance or stimulus to begin breakdown of the expanded device so that it may release from the body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345737 | REMOVABLE LUNG REDUCTION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An air passageway obstruction device includes a frame structure and a flexible membrane overlying the frame structure. The frame structure is collapsible upon advancement of the device into the air passageway, expandable into a rigid structure upon deploying in the air passageway and recollapsible upon removal from the air passageway. The flexible membrane obstructs inhaled air flow into a lung portion communicating with the air passageway. The device may be removed after deployment in an air passageway by recollapsing the device and pulling the device proximally through a catheter. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345738 | Endovascular Closure Device - An aneurysm closure device that includes a retention assembly, adapted to retain the closure device in place on an aneurysm neck. Also, a seal has a wire frame, defining a set of eyeholes and thread, threaded through the set of eyeholes, to form a lattice. Finally, an expanse of silicone, is cured onto the thread, to form a barrier. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345739 | CLOT RETRIEVAL DEVICE FOR REMOVING OCCLUSIVE CLOT FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - A clot retrieval device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130345740 | MULTI-LUMEN CENTRAL ACCESS VENA CAVA FILTER APPARATUS FOR CLOT MANAGEMENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A combined multi-lumen central access catheter and an embolic filter including ports proximal and distal the filter for fluid infusion and/or pressure sensing and infusion ports in the catheter to permit infusion of bioactive agents, flushing agents and/or contrast agents and managing the capture of the clot thereafter. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345741 | DISC SHAPED FILTER - Distal protection filter and method of using the same. A distal protection filter may be coupled to an elongate shaft. The filter includes a filter material coupled to a filter frame. The shape of the filter may be generally cylindrical or disc shaped. The filter material may capture embolic debris generated during an intravascular intervention. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345742 | NASAL SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345743 | HANDLE - A handle of a surgical instrument including a shaft, a handle body, a stationary handle lever, with a movable handle lever, with a receptacle that is disposed on the movable handle lever for a proximal end piece of an actuating rod that extends through the shaft, at the distal end of the shaft, an end effector, wherein the receptacle receives or releases, in the receiving position of the movable handle lever, the end piece for assembly or disassembly of the shaft, and with a handle spring that applies force to the movable handle lever when the actuating rod is not installed, and on a stop means on the movable handle lever. The handle includes a deactivation means that deactivates the application of force to the movable handle lever by means of the handle spring, when the actuating rod is installed on the handle. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345744 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE - A wound closure device including a flexible base strip having its bottom surface coated with an adhesive material suitable for adherence to skin and constructed with bridging links spaced along the inner edge of the base strip and extending outwardly therefrom. The inner edge of the base strip is intended to be aligned adjacent to a lip of the wound being treated. Each of the bridging links has an adhesive coated section displaced from the inner edge. In the packaged or stored position, prior to engagement, the bridging links are folded over the upper surface of the adhesive strip about a hinge that is at the joint of the bridging link to the base strip. The hinge includes a partially flexible material to enable stabilizing the bridging link in an angular position. In addition, a method is provided for use of the wound closure device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345745 | SUTURE THREAD - A suture thread is used to perform suturing without tying part of or the whole of knots that are supposed to be tied during suturing. A suture thread support body prevents an end of the suture thread from being pulled into a suturing site. A needle accommodation body has a shape of a tube having a through-hole through both ends. The suture thread has the suture thread support body and the needle accommodation body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345746 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUTURE ANCHOR DELIVERY - A method for impacting a suture anchor into bone comprises providing an implantable suture anchor and providing an impactor device for impacting the suture anchor into the bone. The suture anchor is coupled to a distal portion of the impactor device. Positioning the suture anchor engages the anchor with the bone at an implantation site, and powering the impactor device impacts the suture anchor thereby implanting the suture anchor into the bone. The frequency of impaction is less than 20 KHz. The impactor device is then decoupled from the suture anchor, and the impactor device may be removed from the implantation site. | 2013-12-26 |
20130345747 | BIOLOGICAL SUTURE ANCHOR WITH SUTURE EYELET - A suture anchor for fixation of soft tissue to bone with a body formed of biological material, such as collagen, and a suture eyelet extending through a cannulation of the body. The body may be in the form of a cannulated member or multiple cannulated members. The suture anchor is placed into a pilot hole and, by combination of shape distortion, friction or insertion force, is fixed in place. Sutures are used to re-approximate tissue to bone. | 2013-12-26 |