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| 20080287974 | Gastric band with contrasting supply tube - A balloon-type gastric band includes a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe a stomach at a predetermined location. A supply tube is secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the balloon, wherein the supply tube includes both at least one colored section and at least one clear section for respectively contrasting the supply tube from surrounding tissue when placed within a patient and facilitating identification of leaks within the supply tube. In accordance with an alternate embodiment the supply tube is colored while remaining translucent. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287975 | Tissue contrasting gastric band - A balloon-type gastric band that includes a balloon and a belt secured to the balloon. The balloon includes a mechanism for contrasting the balloon from surrounding tissue when placed within a patient. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287976 | Gastric band with engagement member - A gastric band includes a gastric band body having a first end and second end. The first end and the second end are provided with a respective first latching member and a second latching member. The first end includes a tip and an engagement member proximal the first latching member such that the engagement member is on a side of the first latching member opposite the tip. The engagement member enhances one's ability to grasp the first end of the gastric band body during application and removal. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090171379 | FLUID LOGIC FOR REGULATING RESTRICTION DEVICES - Methods and devices are provided for regulating a restriction system. In one exemplary embodiment, a restriction system is provided having a restriction device configured to receive fluid and to form a restriction in a pathway corresponding to an amount of fluid contained therein, at least one fluid reservoir, and a fluid logic system coupled between the restriction device and the at least one fluid reservoir. The fluid logic system is configured to regulate an amount of fluid in the restriction device in response to a fluid pressure acting thereon. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100081871 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE SEAL CHANNEL - A surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having at least one access port therein for receiving a surgical instrument therethrough, and at least one elongate flexible instrument channel extending from the housing and having a lumen extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the at least one access port in the housing. The instrument channel is adapted to move from a first collapsed configuration in which the channel is sealed to substantially prevent fluid from flowing therethrough to a second expanded configuration upon insertion of an instrument therethrough. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081880 | Surgical Access Device - Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081881 | Surgical Access Device with Protective Element - Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081882 | Multiple Port Surgical Access Device - Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081995 | Variable Surgical Access Device - Various devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted through a single surgical access device at variable angles of insertion, allowing for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. Safety shields and release mechanisms are also provided for use with various surgical access devices. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100113882 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT WITH MULTILAYERED TORTUOUS PATH SEAL - A surgical access device includes a wound protector and an instrument seal. The instrument seal comprises a plurality of resilient membranes each having a plurality of parallel slits. The membranes are stacked relative one another to create a tortuous path preventing insufflatory gases from escaping through the instrument seal. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100113883 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT WITH ADJUSTABLE RING GEOMETRY - A surgical access device has an instrument seal. A wound protector is connectable to the instrument seal. The wound protector comprises a distal ring, a proximal ring, and a resilient sleeve extending between the distal and proximal rings. The diameter of the distal ring is adjustable between a retracted position and an expanded position. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114032 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT WITH FLEXIBLE SEALING CANNULA - A surgical access device for surgical instruments comprises a housing with an instrument port and zero closure valve. A cannula is disposed distally relative the housing. The cannula comprises a distal end, a proximal end, and a flexible tube having a longitudinal axis between the distal and proximal ends. An instrument seal is positioned adjacent the distal end of the cannula. The instrument seal is dimensioned to have an interference fit with a surgical instrument inserted into the cannula. Longitudinal movements of a surgical instrument are accommodated by buckling of the flexible tube while the relative longitudinal position of the instrument seal and instrument are substantially unchanged. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100228091 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS INTO A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing coupled to a retractor. The housing can be have one or more movable sealing ports for receiving surgical instruments. Each movable sealing port can include one or more sealing elements therein for sealing the port and/or forming a seal around a surgical instrument disposed therethrough. Each movable sealing port can be rotatable relative to the housing and each sealing element can be rotatable relative to the housing along a predetermined orbital path. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100228198 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS INTO A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing coupled to a retractor. The housing can be have one or more movable sealing ports for receiving surgical instruments. Each movable sealing port can include one or more sealing elements therein for sealing the port and/or forming a seal around a surgical instrument disposed therethrough. Each movable sealing port can be rotatable relative to the housing and each sealing element can be rotatable relative to the housing along a predetermined orbital path. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100249516 | Access Device - Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings, and a member such as a sleeve is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. The sleeve can support the insert with respect to the retractor such that the insert and sleeve can be removed together with the retractor remaining in the incision. A method of using the insert is also described. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249520 | Method Of Surgical Access - Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor and a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. A method of using the insert is also described, where the insert is positionable at different insertion depths within the passageway defined by the flexible member. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249521 | Access Device Including Retractor And Insert - Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor and a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. A member operable to prevent over insertion of the insert with respect to a passageway of a retractor is provided. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249526 | Access Device With Insert - Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor and a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. A method of using the insert is also described. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100261970 | RETRACTOR WITH FLEXIBLE SLEEVE - Devices and methods are disclosed for accessing a body cavity or other surgical site while providing optimal device length and improved tissue retraction, device retention and stability, and seal integrity. A surgical access device is disclosed that generally comprises an external seal housing having at least one working channel and that is coupled to a flexible and/or resilient retractor. The retractor can include a resilient ring at its distal circumference configured to be deformed to facilitate insertion through an incision and then to return to an undeformed state having a diameter greater than a diameter of the incision once within a body cavity. Various means of coupling the retractor to the housing are disclosed, as are various types of seals that can be included within the housing. “Low-profile” and “peel-away cannula” embodiments of the surgical access device are disclosed, along with methods of accessing a body cavity using such devices. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100261972 | Surgical Access Device with One Time Seal - Various methods and devices are provided for sealing a working channel of a surgical access device using a non-resealable membrane. The non-resealable membrane seals the working channel of the device before use and is punctured when a surgical instrument is inserted into the device such that it will no longer provide a seal in the working channel. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100261974 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS INTO A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a proximal housing and a distal retractor. At least one stability thread can extend around a perimeter of at least a portion of the distal retractor. In some embodiments, the stability thread can be mechanically adjustable to change a diameter of the distal retractor. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100262080 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE HAVING REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS - Methods and devices are provided to improve access to a surgical site during surgical procedures. In one exemplary embodiment a surgical access device is provided having a cannula, a cannula base, and a retractor. The cannula base is configured to couple both to the retractor and the cannula to provide access to a surgical site. The cannula can be removably and replaceably coupled to the cannula base. Optionally, the cannula base can be removably and replaceably coupled to the retractor. As desired, the cannula can be decoupled from the cannula base, which can allow for an object to be removed from the surgical site and/or for the cannula, or another cannula to be attached to the cannula base that remains in place to maintain access to the surgical site. Exemplary methods for accessing a surgical site are also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100268162 | CANNULA WITH SEALING ELEMENTS - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes an elongate hollow tube having a proximal end that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a tissue surface and a distal end configured to extend through a body wall into a body cavity. The proximal end of the device can be can be configured to allow the proximal-most portion of the surgical access device to rest flush or substantially flush against a tissue surface of a patient when the device is inserted into the patient. In some embodiments, the elongate hollow tube can have a non-circular cross-section. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100312061 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS THROUGH TISSUE TO A SURGICAL SITE - Methods and devices are provided for providing access through tissue to a surgical site. A surgical access device can be configured to be positioned in tissue to provide access through a working channel of the access device to a body cavity underlying the tissue. The access device can include a sealing element positioned at least partially within the working channel. The sealing element can be formed of a puncturable self-sealing material such as a gel and/or a foam configured to provide a channel seal that seals the working channel when no instrument is inserted through the sealing element and configured to provide an instrument seal that provides a seal around one or more surgical instruments inserted through the sealing element. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100312189 | FLEXIBLE CANNULA DEVICES AND METHODS - Various devices and methods are provided for dilating tissue. In one embodiment, a trocar cannula is provided and includes an elongate tubular member defining an inner lumen extending therethrough and configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough. The tubular member is configured to radially expand to increase an inner diameter of the inner lumen and thereby dilate tissue. In one embodiment, the tubular member has an expansion element incorporated therein and the expansion element is configured to maintain the tubular member in a radially expanded position when no instrument is disposed within the inner lumen. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110028794 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ACCESS INTO A BODY CAVITY - Methods and devices are provided for providing surgical access into a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having multiple access ports for receiving surgical instruments, and a retractor removably coupled to the housing and having a working channel configured to extend into a body cavity. With the housing and retractor mated together, a portion of the housing through which instruments can be inserted can rotate relative to the retractor. The retractor can be positioned in tissue using an inserter tool configured to seat the retractor and to automatically release the retractor into position within the tissue. The retractor can be removed from the tissue using a cord coupled to the retractor. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110066001 | Access Method With Insert - Various devices and methods are provided with respect to inserting multiple surgical instruments through a single surgical access device. A medical device including a flexible tissue retractor and a releasable insert having multiple instrument openings is disclosed. The insert can be in the form of an insert assembly including multiple components. A method of using the insert is also described, and includes releasably positioning an insert having multiple instrument openings into the tissue retractor | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110071646 | TISSUE INTERFACE FOR IMPLANTABLE RESTRICTION SYSTEM - An apparatus for regulating the functioning of a patient's organ or duct includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. The elongated member has a compressible ventral surface and a substantially rigid dorsal periphery, wherein the elongated member includes a fluid bladder positioned along the ventral surface. A fastener is disposed on the first end of the elongated member. The fastener is configured to engage the second end of the elongated member so that the elongated member forms a loop around the organ or duct. A tension element is disposed for movement within the elongated member. A drive element is associated with and engages the tension element for causing the tension element to control the tension applied by the elongated member against a patient's body organ or duct. Alternate embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
