Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100323961 | SURFACE ERODING SUTURES - Barbed surgical sutures comprised of surface eroding materials are provided having increased degradation rates are provided. | 12-23-2010 |
20100331880 | Self-Sealing Compositions - Medical devices having a wound closure device and a reinforcing material are reacted in situ to create a self-sealing implant. | 12-30-2010 |
20110081398 | MULTI-MECHANISM SURGICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure provides hydrogel compositions having multiple gelation mechanisms. The composition includes at least one component which forms a hydrogel, in combination with a second component which includes a self-assembling peptide capable of forming a self-assembled macromer. | 04-07-2011 |
20110081417 | SURGICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to multi-component hydrogels. The hydrogels may include a natural component having nucleophilic functional groups as well as an electrophilic component. In embodiments, at least one of the components may be branched, having drugs, antibodies, enzymes, and the like incorporated therein, which may react with at least one of the other components of the hydrogel. | 04-07-2011 |
20110081701 | SURGICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to methods of cell encapsulation using multi-component hydrogels. The hydrogels may include a natural component having nucleophilic functional groups as well as an electrophilic component. In embodiments, at least one of the components may be branched, having drugs, antibodies, enzymes, and the like incorporated therein, which may react with at least one of the other components of the hydrogel. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082346 | SINGLE PORT DEVICE INCLUDING SELECTIVELY CLOSEABLE OPENINGS - A surgical port includes a port body having a lumen extending therethrough and a plate having an opening. The port body may be made from foam. The port is configured such that rotation of the plate with respect to the port body aligns the opening and lumen defining a passage therethrough for the insertion of surgical instruments. | 04-07-2011 |
20110087271 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087272 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087273 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
20110118553 | ACCESS DEVICE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED LIGHT SOURCE - A seal anchor member including leading and trailing ends, wherein the leading end includes a light source. The light source may be powered by an internal or an external power source. The light source may include, but is not limited to, light emitting diodes and/or fiber optic cables. The light source may emit light having any known wavelength, e.g., visible, ultraviolet, and near-infrared light. | 05-19-2011 |
20110123614 | Oral Dosage Forms for Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - Oral dosage forms for the delivery of therapeutic agents include mechanical fasteners for engaging tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. | 05-26-2011 |
20110124969 | SEAL ANCHOR INTRODUCER INCLUDING BIASING MEMBER - A seal anchor member has opposing ends that define a longitudinal axis. The seal anchor member is adapted to transition between an expanded condition and a compressed condition to facilitate securing of the seal anchor member within a tissue tract in a substantially sealed relationship. The seal anchor member includes a biasing member positioned along the longitudinal axis. The biasing member is configured and adapted to facilitate the transition between the expanded and compressed conditions. The seal anchor member further includes at least one lumen extending through the seal anchor member for slidably receiving a surgical instrument. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125185 | Wound Plugs - A medical device for wound closure, including an elongate body with a plurality of portions and a perforated region disposed therebetween. The medical device may also include an alignment member. The wound plug may also have a first position for insertion, the portions being mechanically coupled to each other, and a second position where one or more of the portions are spatially separated. | 05-26-2011 |
20110178201 | Phospholipid Copolymers - The present disclosure provides copolymers including a first monomer including at least one phospholipid possessing at least one hydroxyl group and a second monomer including a cyclic monomer. Compositions, medical devices, and coatings including such copolymers are also provided. | 07-21-2011 |
20110189270 | Differential Loading Of Drug-Eluting Medical Devices - A medical device includes a substrate having at least one surface. The surface has a central portion and a peripheral portion. At least one bioactive agent is disposed over at least a portion of the surface. The medical device having a concentration gradient of the at least one bioactive between the central and peripheral portions. | 08-04-2011 |
20110232838 | Therapeutic Implant - Surgical implants of the present disclosed include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first rate and the second therapeutic agent may be released at a second rate. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236459 | Therapeutic Implant - Surgical implants of the present disclosed include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first rate and the second therapeutic agent may be released at a second rate. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236460 | Therapeutic Implant - Surgical implants of the present disclosed include a film comprising a first therapeutic agent and a mesh comprising a second therapeutic agent. The surgical implant includes a film in direct contact with a mesh. The first therapeutic agent may be released at a first rate and the second therapeutic agent may be released at a second rate. | 09-29-2011 |
20110238094 | Hernia Patch - Surgical implants which include a biocompatible substrate and at least one grip member capable of transitioning between a first non-gripping configuration and a second gripping configuration. | 09-29-2011 |
20110293687 | HYDROGEL IMPLANTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF CROSSLINKING - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293690 | Biodegradable Polymer Encapsulated Microsphere Particulate Film and Method of Making Thereof - Films containing microsphere particles and processes for forming thereof are disclosed. The microsphere particles encapsulate one or more bioactive agents and may be deposited on a surface of medical devices or be used to form a medical device. | 12-01-2011 |
20110293699 | HYDROGEL IMPLANTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF CROSSLINKING - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 12-01-2011 |
20120009240 | Films for Delivery of a Therapeutic Agent - The present disclosure relates to self-supporting films for delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one therapeutic agent. Methods of forming the multilayer films are also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010637 | Self-Detachable Medical Devices - The present disclosure relates to self-detachable medical devices containing a detachable film layer and polymeric film layer. | 01-12-2012 |
20120022495 | Molds For In Situ Forming Materials - An applicator for use in tissue repair is provided. The applicator includes a base configured to dispense a material and an applicator tip operably connected to the base. The applicator tip includes a body having a distal end configured to engage a tissue defect and a mold disposed about the body configured to engage tissue about the tissue defect. The mold is configured to be selectively positioned about the distal end of the body between at least a first position and a second position to deposit material to form at least a first layer and a second layer. Also provided are applicator tips, methods and kits for tissue repair. | 01-26-2012 |
20120064299 | Hydrogel Implants with Varying Degrees of Crosslinking - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 03-15-2012 |
20120076773 | Novel Drug Delivery Devices - Compositions provided by contacting a biotin-containing component and an avidin-containing component are useful as drug delivery devices. Bioactive agents may be covalently bound to the biotin-containing component, the avidin-containing component, or both, mixed therewith, or combinations of the foregoing. | 03-29-2012 |
20120082712 | Implantable Polymeric Films - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices containing a polymeric film layer containing glycerol and at least one biopolymer. | 04-05-2012 |
20120094004 | Methods of Forming Self-Supporting Films for Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - The present disclosure relates to self-supporting films for delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one therapeutic agent. Methods of forming the self-supporting films are also disclosed. | 04-19-2012 |
20120094005 | Methods of Forming Self-Supporting Films for Delivery of Therapeutic Agents - The present disclosure relates to self-supporting films for delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one therapeutic agent. Methods of forming the self-supporting films are also disclosed. | 04-19-2012 |
20120095418 | Self-Supporting Films For Delivery Of Therapeutic Agents - The present disclosure relates to self-supporting films for delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one hydrophobic polymer and at least one therapeutic agent. Methods of forming the self-supporting films are also disclosed. | 04-19-2012 |
20120109053 | Applicator Tip - An applicator tip for use with a fluid applicator includes a base configured for releasable engagement with a fluid applicator at a proximal end of the base. The base includes a chamber defined therein configured for retaining a mixing component therein. One or more penetrable members are disposed within the base to at least partially encloses the chamber to retain the mixing component therein. A shaft extends distally from the base and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft has a lumen extending therethrough configured for passage of a fluid therethrough. Upon penetration of the penetrable member, fluid from the fluid applicator flows into the chamber such that the fluid and the mixing component form a mixture to be applied. | 05-03-2012 |
20120109098 | Applicator Tips Having Mixing Ball - Applicator tips in accordance with the present disclosure include a body portion and dispensing tip. The body portion includes a proximal end having an inlet adapted for fluid communication with a fluid source, a distal end including an opening, and a mixing chamber disposed therebetween. The mixing chamber includes at least one mixing ball and at least one biologically active agent disposed therein. The dispensing tip defines a lumen therethrough. The lumen is in fluid communication with the opening of the distal end of the body portion and includes an outlet for passage of a fluid therethrough. | 05-03-2012 |
20120130186 | ADJUSTABLE SURGICAL PORTAL - A surgical portal includes a compressible, e.g., foam or rubber, portal having one or more longitudinal ports for passage of a surgical object. The portal is adapted to transition between a first condition having a first length and a second condition having a second length different from the first length. The portal includes an outer wall configured to maintain a substantial sealing relationship with tissue upon insertion therein. | 05-24-2012 |
20120183583 | Medical Device With Intrapore Films - The present disclosure relates to a medical device and methods of making the same. The medical device includes a porous substrate and at least one film. The film is formed within the pore of the substrate. The film is intra-porous and does not contact adjacent pores or films. | 07-19-2012 |
20120190931 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY INSERTION DEVICE - An improved access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes an inflatable port and an inflation cannula operably connected to the inflatable port to provide inflation fluid to the inflatable port. The inflatable port may be tapered in a first configuration to facilitate insertion through tissue. The inflation port defines a substantially hour-glass shape when in a second configuration to create a seal within an opening in the tissue. | 07-26-2012 |
20120296163 | INTEGRATED VISUALIZATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - Surgical visualization devices are provided which include a fixation device having at least one camera coupled to the fixation device wherein the camera includes at least one lens that is directed outwardly from the upper surface of the fixation device such that when the fixation device is inserted in tissue the at least one lens is oriented away from the tissue for capturing images of the anatomical site. Systems and methods utilizing the surgical visualization apparatus are also provided. | 11-22-2012 |
20120329901 | Biodegradable Materials for Orthopedic Devices Based on Polymer Stereocomplexes - An implantable orthopedic medical device is disclosed. The medical devices is formed from a biodegradable polymer stereocomplex comprising a biodegradable polymer including a first enantiomer and a second enantiomer, wherein the implantable medical device initially degrades at a first degradation rate and subsequently degrades at a second degradation rate that is faster than the first degradation rate. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006169 | Applicators For Controlled In Situ Delivery of Therapeutic Compositions and Implants, Methods of Fabrication and Use - The present disclosure relates to applicators designed for controlled in situ delivery of therapeutic films or depots during a surgical procedure. | 01-03-2013 |
20130030360 | Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And A Pivotable Film - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh. | 01-31-2013 |
20130053765 | Medical Device Films - Medical devices described herein include a melt-pressed film having first and second diffusion barrier layers disposed thereon. The melt-pressed film and the barrier layers comprise bioabsorbable copolymers. In a further aspect, a therapeutic agent, such as an analgesic is included in the medical device. | 02-28-2013 |
20130090686 | Bioactive Substance in a Barbed Suture - Barbed surgical sutures are provided which include an elongated body and a plurality of barbs extending therefrom. A bioactive agent is disposed within barb angles formed between the barbs and the elongated body. The barbs may be made from a shape memory polymer having a permanent shape which may be deformed to a temporary shape, such that barbs of the suture extend at different barb angles in the different shape configurations. The barb angles of the permanent shape may be greater than the barb angles of the temporary shape, thereby exposing and/or releasing a bioactive agent after placement in tissue. | 04-11-2013 |
20130098550 | FUNCTIONALIZED ADHESIVE FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - A method for adhering a medical device to biological tissue includes adhering an adhesive composition having a plurality of reactive members of a specific binding pair to tissue which has a plurality of complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair via click chemistry. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102959 | Implantable Film/Mesh Composite - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film attached to the mesh along different portions of the mesh creating at least one aperture between the mesh and the film. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103060 | Implantable Film/Mesh Composite - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film attached to the mesh along different portions of the mesh creating at least one aperture between the mesh and the film. | 04-25-2013 |
20130184722 | Implantable Film/Mesh Composite for Passage of Tissue Therebetween - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film attached to the mesh along different portions of the mesh creating at least one aperture between the mesh and the film. | 07-18-2013 |
20140142520 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES INCLUDING A MESH AND A PIVOTABLE FILM - The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh. | 05-22-2014 |