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| 20080249552 | Working tool for medical purposes with rotating blade of adjustable size and a method thereof - The present invention relates to a cost effective working tool useful for lateral resection of biological tissues by means of a flexible blade with an adjustable curve size. Said rod-like tool has a distal end, adapted to be inserted into a body cavity, and a proximal end, located adjacent to a user. The longitudinal axis of said maneuverable blade is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the said tool or shifted in respect to the same. The working tool comprising a bending mechanism, adapted to adjust the bending of said blade to a predetermined measure and a rotating mechanism, adapted to rotate said blade in a lateral, bi-directional movement in respect to the resected tissue such that a side-to-side resection is obtained. A novel method of lateral resecting of biological tissues by the same is also presented. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080255494 | Sleeves for Accommodating a Circulation Enhancement Device - A sleeve for use with a circulation enhancement device, including a first layer that is adapted to substantially encircle a user's limb, a second layer that is adapted to interface the circulation enhancement device, a connection between the first layer and the second layer at a preset position; and wherein the second layer is adapted to be attached to various position along the circumference of the first layer and at least partially encircle the first layer. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080262609 | SEGMENTED RING PLACEMENT - Apparatus is provided for repairing a valve of a patient, the valve including an annulus and at least first and second leaflets. The apparatus includes at least a first discrete segment and a second discrete segment of an annuloplasty structure, each segment being shaped to provide a respective lateral wall, each lateral wall being shaped to define at least one lumen of the respective segment. The apparatus further includes at least a first and a second control wire, each control wire configured for sliding advancement through both the first and second segments. The first control wire is configured to control a relative disposition of a first end of the first segment and a first end of the second segment. The second control wire is configured to control a relative disposition of a second end of the first segment and a second end of the second segment. Other embodiments are also described. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080275472 | Assisted Apparatus for Anastomosis and Method Thereby of Reconnecting the Urethra to the Bladder After Removal of the Prostate During a Prostatectomy - An assisted anastomosis apparatus and a method thereby for reconnecting the urethral stump to the neck of the bladder after removal of the prostate during a prostatectomy, comprising two suture units, namely a urethral stump suturing unit ( | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080281149 | Apparatuses for the Amelioration of Urinary Incontinence in Females - An apparatus for treating urinary incontinence, comprising: a support section adapted for providing urethral support; an anchoring section for resisting movement of the apparatus; an insert, a portion of which is adapted to be positioned where the support section attaches to the node; and, wherein the insert urges the support section radially outwards from a central axis of the apparatus. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090062793 | CUTTING WIRE ELECTRODE - The present invention pertains to a cutting wire electrode, comprising at least one elongated shaft with a main longitudinal axis having at least one bore located at its distal portion, said bore being approximately perpendicular to said main longitudinal axis; and at least one wire loop located in the distal portion of said shaft; said loop comprising at least one continuous portion adapted to cut biological tissues, especially by electrocoagulation, and at least one abutment, wherein said abutment is adapted to be anchored within said bore and hence integrating said loop with said shaft. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090118651 | COMPUTERIZED PORTABLE DEVICE FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF CIRCULATION - A portable limb-mounted device for enhancing blood and/or lymph flow in a limb and/or for preventing stasis related disorders, the device comprising an energy generating device, an actuator, one or more compressing elements for generating squeezing forces on the limb of a user, a sensor located adjacent to the body of the user and coupled to a transceiver device, and a transceiver device coupled to the sensor to receive signals generated by the sensor, to transfer the signals received from the sensor device to a computing device. The device further comprises a computerized control system including a microcontroller and a memory device to store activity related information for subsequent downloads to an external computer-based monitoring device. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090182314 | WORKING TOOL FOR LASER-FACILITATED REMOVAL OF TISSUE FROM A BODY CAVITY AND METHODS THEREOF - Apparatus is provided, including an intraluminal tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the tube being shaped to provide a longitudinal lumen. A treatment element, having a proximal end and a distal end, is disposed within the lumen of the tube. A handle assembly is coupled to the proximal end of the tube. A user offset controller is coupled to the handle assembly, and is configured to set an offset of the distal end of the treatment element with respect to the distal end of the tube. Other embodiments are also described. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090259307 | SEGMENTED RING PLACEMENT - Apparatus is provided for repairing a valve of a heart of a patient which includes an annulus and at least first and second leaflets. The apparatus includes an annuloplasty structure, a plurality of tissue anchors, and a plurality of flexible longitudinal guide members removably coupled to the structure. Each of the guide members is configured to facilitate anchoring of the annuloplasty structure to the annulus of the patient by a respective one of the anchors. The guide members are configured to be advanced toward the annulus simultaneously with the annuloplasty structure. Other embodiments are also described. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090318750 | APPARATUSES FOR THE AMELIORATION OF URINARY INCONTINENCE IN FEMALES - An apparatus for treating urinary incontinence, comprising: a node; a support section adapted for providing urethral support attached to the node; and, an anchoring section adapted for resisting movement of the apparatus attached to the node opposite the support section. Optionally, the support section is adapted to treat incontinence according to at least one of: SUTFS, colpo-elevation or colpo-distension. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100063353 | ROTATIONAL/LINEAR CONVERTER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention discloses a surgical equipment, having a proximal portion and a distal portion at least reversibly or temporarily interconnected along a main longitudinal axis (shaft P:D); said proximal portion is insertable into a body cavity, and having at least one manoeuvrable effecter; said effecter is adapted to be either manoeuvred linearly along said axis (linear effecter) or to be manoeuvred rotationally around said axis (rotational effecter); said distal portion comprising a handset located outside the body; said handset is adapted to manoeuvre said effecter with either a linear motion along said axis (linear handset) or a rotational motion around said axis (rotational handset); said effecter comprising a proximal effecting means and a distal converter; said converter translates either linear motion to rotational motion or rotational motion to linear motion; so as said rotational effecter is adaptable to a linear handset, and vice versa, a linear effecter is adaptable to a rotational handset. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100082062 | SUTURING ASSEMBLY - A suturing needle is disclosed having a main longitudinal axis, a distal sharp portion and proximal portion along said axis. The distal portion is hollowed, and the hollow is approximately parallel to said axis. A further embodiment of the suturing needle is disclosed such that the distal portion comprises a notched open bore located at the needle's extreme distal end. Other embodiments of the suturing assembly are described accommodating a suture in the needle bore. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100114121 | ANASTOMOSIS SUTURING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention provides an anastamosis suturing device (ASD), comprising an integrated suturing mechanism comprising a plurality of suturing wires, each of the wires is incorporated within a set of distal and proximal threading needles being positioned in a similar angular orientation, selected inter alia from 12′, 2′, 4′, 6′, 8′ and 10′ o'clock. the middle portion of each of the wires is arranged in a stack arrangement. Each needle is either operated separately or integrally with at least one another. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100130815 | INTRAURETHRAL AND EXTRAURETHRAL APPARATUS - A method is provided, including distally advancing an implant through a urethra of a patient until the implant emerges in a bladder of the patient, and facilitating expanding of a pre-operative perimeter of a portion of the urethra to a post-operative perimeter of the portion of the urethra that is larger than the pre-operative perimeter by proximally retracting the implant and implanting the implant in prostate tissue surrounding the urethra. Other embodiments are also described. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100174214 | PASSIVE TRAINER FOR REHABILITATING AND TREATING INCONTINENCE AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention discloses a passive trainer for incontinence treatment and rehabilitation. The trainer comprises an elongated effecter configured for being reversibly introduced entirely into the rectum via the anus; or into the vagina of a human patient; and, a stopper coupled to said effecter, said stopper being adapted to remain external and adjacent to said anus, for preventing slippage of said effecter deeper into said rectum or said vagina; wherein the treatment and rehabilitation are obtained passively without any application of external forces. The present invention further discloses a method of rehabilitating and treating incontinence. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20110022073 | BALLOON WITH RIGID TUBE FOR OCCLUDING THE UTERINE ARTERY - Apparatus is provided for use with a subject's body, vagina, vaginal fornix, uterus, and uterine artery. A fornix-engaging structure is inserted into the vagina and engages the vaginal fornix. A rod is inserted into the subject's body via the fornix-engaging structure, such that a distal end of the rod passes through vaginal tissue at a first vaginal site until the distal end of the rod is at a first extrauterine site outside of the uterine artery, but in a vicinity of a portion of the uterine artery that supplies a uterine fibroid. A rod-guide is coupled to the fornix-engaging structure, and guides the distal end of the rod to the first extrauterine site. A uterine artery compression device is disposed on the distal end of the rod. Other embodiments are also described. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110166649 | ANNULOPLASTY DEVICES AND METHODS OF DELIVER THEREFOR - Apparatus is provided, including a tube ( | 07-07-2011 |
