Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080221437 | STEERABLE SNARE FOR USE IN THE COLON AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - An apparatus comprises a snare and an actuator. The snare is formed of a material having an opacity complementary to a predetermined imaging system that is positionable external to a patient. The actuator is configured to steer the snare in response to an image of at least a portion of a colon of the patient. The image is generated by the predetermined imaging system. | 09-11-2008 |
20090069628 | Spacer for sling delivery system - The invention features systems, methods, and devices relating to delivering a sling to an anatomical site in the body of a patient. | 03-12-2009 |
20090069824 | SUTURE PASSER - An apparatus includes an elongate member, an actuator, and a thread member. A portion of the elongate member defines a central axis. The elongate member defines a slot which extends along an axis parallel to the central axis. The actuator is coupled to the elongate member and is accessible through the slot. The actuator is moveable from a first position to a second position different than the first position. The thread member is coupled to the actuator and has a receiving portion. The thread member is moveable from a first position to a second position different than the first position when the actuator is moved from its first position to its second position. A portion of the thread member is disposed within a lumen defined by the elongate member when the thread member is in its first position. At least a portion of the thread member extends from a distal opening defined by the elongate member when the thread member is in its second position. | 03-12-2009 |
20090076526 | Compression, Banding and Percutaneous Airway Ligation of Emphysematous Lung Tissue - A lung volume reduction system includes a percutaneously, laparoscopically or thorocospically insertable delivery element comprising a control end which remains outside the body and an insertion end which, when in an operative position, is adjacent to an external surface of a target portion of a lung and a constriction element deployable from the distal end of the delivery element to apply compressive force to an external surface of the target portion of the lung to constrict at least one airway therein and collapse the target portion of the lung. | 03-19-2009 |
20090093672 | PELVIC IMPLANTS AND DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An apparatus includes a first arm and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The second arm has a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. The first arm is configured to deposit a first end portion of an implant within a first portion of pelvic tissue when the second arm is in the retracted configuration. The second arm is configured to deposit a second end portion of the implant within a second portion of pelvic tissue on an opposite side of a urethra when in the extended configuration, such that a portion of the implant is positioned substantially beneath the urethra. | 04-09-2009 |
20090105743 | APPARATUS FOR PLACING MEDICAL IMPLANTS - An apparatus includes a carrier configured to be movably disposed within a channel defined by an elongate member. The carrier includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is configured to be coupled to an actuator. The distal end portion includes a protrusion and an engagement surface. The protrusion has a tip configured to bodily pierce tissue. The protrusion is configured to be received within a lumen defined by a connecting portion of an implant, such as, for example, a pelvic floor implant, such that the tip extends through the lumen defined by the connecting portion of the implant. The engagement surface is configured to engage a portion of the connecting portion of the implant to limit movement of the connecting portion of the implant relative to the protrusion. | 04-23-2009 |
20090149935 | EXPANDABLE STENT - An expandable stent designed to maintain a passageway through a body lumen of a patient is disclosed. The expandable stent is a tubular member that includes a thermoplastic material and woven or wound fibers at least partially in contact with the thermoplastic material, such that the thermoplastic material maintains the tubular member in at least one of an expanded state and a collapsed state. | 06-11-2009 |
20090171139 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A PELVIC IMPLANT - An apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes an elongate body having a distal end configured to releasably couple the elongate body to a delivery device. A lock tube is movably disposable within a lumen of the elongate body. A connector is disposed at a proximal end of the elongate body and is configured to releasably couple a pelvic implant to the elongate body. The lock tube is configured to be slidably moved to a position adjacent the pelvic implant to secure the pelvic implant to the elongate body. A method according to an embodiment of the invention includes placing a portion of an implant through an opening defined by a dilator. A first elongate body of the dilator is moved relative to a second elongate body of the dilator to secure the implant to the dilator. | 07-02-2009 |
20090171140 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING FEMALE PELVIC FLOOR IMPLANTS - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an elongate body that defines a lumen and a suture coupled to the elongate body and at least partially disposed within the lumen. The suture extends at least partially from a proximal end of the elongate body and forms a loop configured to couple a portion of a pelvic implant to the elongate body. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes an elongate body having a distal end configured to releasably couple the elongate body to a delivery device. A tubular member is movably disposed over at least a portion of the elongate body. A coupler is disposed at a proximal end of the elongate body and is configured to releasably couple an implant to the elongate body. The tubular member can be slidably disposed over at least a portion of the implant when the pelvic implant is coupled to the elongate body. | 07-02-2009 |
20090171141 | Anterior Repair - Needle Path and Incision Sites - In one embodiment, a medical device includes a support portion having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite the first end portion. An elongate member extends from the first end portion of the support portion and has a length sufficient to extend from the first end portion of the support portion to a location above a pubic bone when the support portion is disposed between the bladder and a vagina of the patient. An elongate member extends from the second end portion of the support portion and has a length sufficient to extend from the second end portion of the support portion and through an obturator membrane of the patient when the support portion is disposed between the bladder and the vagina of the patient. | 07-02-2009 |
20090171142 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTIONS - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a support portion disposable within a pelvic region and a strap extending from the support portion. The strap has a length and is configured to be disposed at least partially within a pelvic tissue. A sleeve is releasably disposed over at least a portion of the strap. The sleeve has a length that is longer than the length of the strap. In some embodiments, the length of the sleeve is at least twice as long as the length of the strap. In some embodiments, a suture couples the sleeve to the strap. The apparatus can also include a suture disposed at least partially within an interior of the sleeve and forming two strands of suture within the interior of the sleeve. The two strands are separated by a distance defined by a separator portion of the sleeve. | 07-02-2009 |
20090171143 | DEVICES AND METHOD FOR TREATING PELVIC DYSFUNCTIONS - In one embodiment, a method includes securing an implant that includes a pre-formed loop to a vaginal apex. An end of the suture is inserted through a selected portion of a pelvic tissue to dispose at least a portion of the implant within a pelvic region of the patient. The end of the suture is drawn through the loop while simultaneously advancing a uterus to approximate the vaginal apex to the selected portion of pelvic tissue. An apparatus includes an implant and a suture coupled to the implant having a pre-formed loop. configured to receive a portion of a delivery device therethrough. A trocar is coupled to an end of the suture that can be releasably coupled to an end of the delivery device. The trocar can be inserted through a pelvic tissue and drawn through the loop forming a knot to secure the implant to the pelvic tissue. | 07-02-2009 |
20090192540 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO ASSOCIATING A MEDICAL IMPLANT WITH A DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention provides devices and methods for associating an implantable sling with a delivery device for delivering the sling to an anatomical location in a patient. | 07-30-2009 |
20090312772 | SUTURING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR UTERINE PRESERVATION - A suturing instrument includes an elongate body member, a needle deployment mechanism, and a depth adaptor. The elongate body member includes a distal portion that defines an opening. The needle deployment mechanism is at least partially disposed within the elongate body member and moves the needle out of the suturing instrument and into tissue. The depth adaptor is disposed in the opening at the distal portion of the elongate body member and controls the depth that the needle penetrates into the tissue. | 12-17-2009 |
20100234672 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS - Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient. | 09-16-2010 |
20100268018 | DELIVERY SLEEVE FOR PELVIC FLOOR IMPLANTS - An apparatus includes an implant and a sleeve. The implant has a support portion and a strap extending from the support portion. The support portion is configured to support a portion of a body of a patient. The strap is configured to be inserted into a tissue of the patient. The sleeve has a distal end portion, a proximal end portion and a tapered portion. The tapered portion of the sleeve is configured to dilate the tissue of the patient when the implant is inserted into the body of the patient. The proximal end portion of the sleeve is releasably coupled to the strap. | 10-21-2010 |
20100305557 | HTA Sheath with Removable Scope - An ablation device comprises an elongated introducer sized for insertion into a hollow organ via a natural opening, the introducer extending to a distal end which, when in an operative position, is within the hollow organ, the introducer including and a delivery lumen extending from a proximal end connectable to a source of ablation fluid to a distal delivery opening at the distal end in combination with a working channel extending to a working channel distal opening at the distal end, the working channel being sized and shaped so that, when a flexible instrument to be inserted into the hollow organ is received therein, a space between an outer surface of the flexible instrument and an inner wall of the working channel forms a return lumen extending from the working channel distal opening to a proximal return port and a fluid supply unit coupled to the introducer supplying ablation fluid to the delivery lumen. | 12-02-2010 |
20110004050 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING THE SIZE OF AN IMPLANTABLE SLING - The invention provides methods and devices for modulating the size of an implantable sling. | 01-06-2011 |
20110028779 | TUBULAR IMPLANTABLE SLING AND RELATED DELIVERY SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES - The invention generally relates to surgically implantable supportive slings. More specifically, in various embodiments, the invention is directed to systems, devices and methods relating to a surgically implantable supportive sling having an adjustable shape. | 02-03-2011 |
20110098526 | PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR SYSTEM - Systems, method, and devices related to surgically implantable supportive slings are presented herein. More specifically, in various embodiments, the systems, devices and methods relate to a surgically implantable supportive sling adapted to anchor in patient tissue. | 04-28-2011 |
20110144422 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES RELATING TO A REMOVABLE SLEEVE FOR AN IMPLANTABLE SLING - Devices and methods for delivering of a sling assembly and removal of the sleeve at least partially enclosing the sling through a single orifice of incision are disclosed. | 06-16-2011 |
20110190792 | TENSION ADAPTER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE - Devices and methods are described herein directed to an adaptor for use with a medical device used to suture tissue within a patient's body and/or for delivering and/or securing another medical device within a patient's body. In one embodiment, an apparatus to aid in the placement of a suture at a location within a body of a patient using a medical device includes a body and a coupler configured to couple the body to the medical device. The apparatus further includes a suture mounting portion disposed on the body that defines a suture slit configured to laterally receive therethrough a portion of a suture coupled to the medical device and to apply a frictional force to the suture to resist movement of the suture longitudinally therethrough. A magnitude of the frictional force being less than a longitudinal force applied to the suture by actuation of the medical device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110263931 | ELASTIC SLING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to adjustable length implantable sling assemblies for providing support to anatomical locations. In certain embodiments, the sling includes at least one elastic member to aid in the placement and tensioning of the sling. | 10-27-2011 |
20110270026 | DELIVERING PELVIC FLOOR REPAIR IMPLANTS - A medical device for the delivery of pelvic floor repair implants within a pelvic region of a body includes a handle, an elongated shaft member, and a head. A method of delivering a pelvic floor repair implant in a transvaginal implant procedure includes inserting and deploying at least a portion of the medical device into a pelvic region of a body. | 11-03-2011 |
20110301409 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SLING DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT - Devices and methods for delivering and placing a surgical sling without resorting to an abdominal incision are disclosed. | 12-08-2011 |
20110319704 | IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF SECURING THE SAME - In one embodiment, an implant includes a support member defining an opening and a strap being configured to extend through the opening defined by the support member. The strap includes a first retention member and a second retention member. The first retention member is configured to engage the support member to couple the strap to the support member. The second retention member being configured to engage bodily tissue of a patient to couple the strap to the bodily tissue. In another embodiment, an implant includes a support member defining an opening and a strap defining an opening. The strap is configured to be coupled to the support member and to bodily tissue of a patient. The strap is configured to extend through the opening defined by the support member and the opening defined by the strap. | 12-29-2011 |
20120004500 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SUB-URETHRAL SUPPORT - Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient. | 01-05-2012 |
20120016370 | MEDICAL IMPLANT - A medical assembly includes an implant and an envelope at least partially enclosing a portion of the implant. The envelope may include a tongue to protect the implant, a scaffold to provide integrity to the envelope, a tab access to ease envelope withdrawal, and/or one or more discontinuities to ease envelope withdrawal. | 01-19-2012 |
20120029488 | ADJUSTABLE DEVICE FOR DELIVERING IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF DELIVERING IMPLANTS - A medical device includes an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion is configured to be inserted into a body of a patient. The elongate member is configured to be associated with a bodily implant. The distal end portion of the elongate member is configured to move from a first position to a second position such that distal end potion of the elongate member may be inserted into the body of the patient in its second position and is moved to its first position while disposed within the body of the patient. | 02-02-2012 |
20120035626 | PLACING SUTURES - A suturing instrument is configured for to apply sutures to approximate, ligate, or fixate tissue in, for example, open, mini-incision, trans-vaginal, or endoscopic surgical procedures. The suturing instrument includes an elongate body member, a needle exit port, a needle receiving port, and a needle deployment mechanism. The suturing instrument eliminates the need for a preassembled needle and suture and reduces or eliminates the possibility of needle loss during suturing. | 02-09-2012 |
20120130156 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS - Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient. | 05-24-2012 |
20120209304 | RE-SHAPEABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device enables a user to bend it into a shape to suit a specific patient need or to orient efficiently the medical device for use. The medical device includes an elongate member, a mechanism, and an actuator. The mechanism is disposed at the distal portion of the elongate member. The actuator is at least partially disposed within the elongate member and coupled to the mechanism for actuating the mechanism relative to the elongate member. The elongate member is capable of being bent into a shape by the user and of retaining the shape during use. The shape may include multiple bends, in multiple directions, as needed for an application. Thereafter, the elongate member is capable of being bent into a second shape by the user and of maintaining the second shape during use. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215059 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A MEDICAL IMPLANT TO AN ANATOMICAL LOCATION IN A PATIENT - Medical implant delivery devices and systems are disclosed. In general, an exemplary delivery device comprises a shaft and a handle. An exemplary system includes any number of the following: a delivery device, a sling assembly, guide members, and connectors that interconnect the above. Embodiments of all the above components and their combinations are disclosed. Methods of using the above system in trans-obturator approaches are disclosed. | 08-23-2012 |
20120245411 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A PUSH TUBE FOR DELIVERING A URETHRAL SLING - Systems, methods and devices employing a push tube to deliver an implant are disclosed. | 09-27-2012 |
20120289770 | DELIVERY MEMBERS FOR DELIVERING AN IMPLANT INTO A BODY OF A PATIENT - In one embodiment, a medical device includes a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion. The first elongate portion defines a loop and has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is configured to be removably coupled to an implant. The second elongate portion has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the second elongate portion is coupled to the first elongate portion. The second end portion of the second elongate portion is configured to be removably coupled to an insertion tool. | 11-15-2012 |
20120302993 | ANESTHETIC DELIVERY DEVICE - According to an example embodiment, a delivery device may include a needle and a pump operatively coupled to the needle, the pump having an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, the pump being biased to its expanded configuration such that fluid stored in the pump will exit the pump via the needle in response to pressure being applied to the pump, and in response to the pressure being released from the pump, the pump is configured to receive fluid from outside of the delivery device via the needle. | 11-29-2012 |
20130096372 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO ASSOCIATING A MEDICAL IMPLANT WITH A DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention provides devices and methods for associating an implantable sling with a delivery device for delivering the sling to an anatomical location in a patient. | 04-18-2013 |
20130123814 | PLACING SUTURES - A suturing instrument including multiple needle and suture assemblies that are at least partially disposed within the suturing instrument allows a surgeon to place multiple sutures intercorporally without having to remove the instrument from a surgical site and reload the instrument between placing each suture. The suturing instrument includes an elongate body member that includes a distal portion defining an opening. The suturing instrument further includes a first needle disposed within the opening, a second needle disposed within the opening, and a needle deployment mechanism disposed at least partially within the elongate body member and connectable sequentially to the first needle and the second needle. | 05-16-2013 |
20130282034 | MEDICAL ASSEMBLY WITH TACTILE FEEDBACK - The present invention discloses a medical assembly including an implant, a first sleeve, a second sleeve and an elongate member. The implant has a first portion, a second portion and a mid portion. The first portion of the implant is configured to be enclosed by the first sleeve and the second portion of the implant is configured to be enclosed by the second sleeve. The elongate member is configured to couple the implant with the first sleeve and the second sleeve and is configured to respectively extend from the first portion to the mid portion of the implant and past the mid portion such that the elongate member exits the implant through the mid portion and forms a loop near the mid portion. | 10-24-2013 |
20140236185 | Compression, Banding and Percutaneous Airway Ligation of Emphysematous Lung Tissue - A lung volume reduction system includes a percutaneously, laparoscopically or thorocospically insertable delivery element comprising a control end which remains outside the body and an insertion end which, when in an operative position, is adjacent to an external surface of a target portion of a lung and a constriction element deployable from the distal end of the delivery element to apply compressive force to an external surface of the target portion of the lung to constrict at least one airway therein and collapse the target portion of the lung. | 08-21-2014 |