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20110118213 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF PROSTACYCLIN ANALOGS - This invention pertains generally to prostacyclin analogs and methods for their use in promoting vasodilation, inhibiting platelet aggregation and thrombus formation, stimulating thrombolysis, inhibiting cell proliferation (including vascular remodeling), providing cytoprotection, preventing atherogenesis and inducing angiogenesis. Generally, the compounds and methods of the present invention increase the oral bioavailability and circulating concentrations of treprostinil when administered orally. Compounds of the present invention have the following formula: | 05-19-2011 |
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20100051491 | SHARPS HANDLING DEVICES - A sharps handling device can include a base and a holder. The base and the holder can form a stand in which sharps devices can be retained so as to be accessible. The base and the holder can also form a container for enclosing sharps devices. | 03-04-2010 |
20100217188 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLATION SYRINGE WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY AND MODULARIZED COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe. | 08-26-2010 |
20110301496 | BIOPSY COLLECTION DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A biopsy collection device may include a filter located distally of an aspiration device to collect a biological sample aspirated from a patient. The biological sample may be accessible to a clinician without the need to expel the sample from the aspiration device. The filter may be disposed in a filter housing that is in fluid communication with the aspiration device and the vasculature of a patient. | 12-08-2011 |
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20130006261 | Variable Loop Snare - A snare device comprising a variable size loop is described. The snare loop may be configured with generally straight portions and generally arcuate portions which correlate to maintain the general shape of the snare loop as it is deployed or retracted. The snare loop may additionally be configured for use in connection with an elongate sheath. | 01-03-2013 |
20130006262 | Multiple Loop Snare - A snare device comprising a multiple loops is described. The loops may be configured having various sizes or shapes and may be configured for use within a single outer sheath. Each loop provided in connection with a single snare device may have a different size, shape, disposition, or orientation than other loops associated with the same snare device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130035593 | GAS ADAPTOR AND METHOD OF USE - A system for safely delivering gas through a medical device to a patient and a method for using an exemplary system are disclosed. The system may be configured to minimize the risk of delivering an unwanted gas through mix up or mistake. A pneumatic fitting for use in medical procedures is also disclosed. The fitting may be configured to mate exclusively with a specific gas or fluid source. | 02-07-2013 |
20130047395 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLATION SYRINGE WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY AND MODULARIZED COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe. | 02-28-2013 |
20140012304 | MULTILAYERED BALLOON - A multilayered inflatable medical appliance is disclosed. The appliance may comprise multiple adjacent layers disposed to increase total burst strength, puncture resistance or other properties. One or more layers may be comprised of a rotational spun fiber coating. Further, in some embodiments, additional top coatings may be included. Multilayered constructs may be configured with higher burst strengths and/or puncture resistance as compared to single layer constructs. | 01-09-2014 |
20140088499 | INFLATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Inflation devices and methods to inflate medical devices are disclosed. Certain embodiments enable the selective coupling of a plunger to a syringe body through manipulation of a handle. Other embodiments facilitate the generation of relatively high fluid pressures through inflation device designs that incorporate multiple plungers. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094773 | ADJUSTABLE LENGTH CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - An adjustable length catheter is disclosed. In some embodiments, the catheter is configured for use with a hub configured to couple to an end of the catheter. A cutting tool and/or a flaring tool may further be provided in connection with the catheter. In some embodiments, these tools are coupled to a hub member. The catheter may be configured such that a user, for example a medical practitioner, may cut the catheter to a desired size as part of a therapy or other procedure. | 04-03-2014 |
20140188124 | MULTIPLE LOOP SNARE - A snare device comprising multiple loops is described. The loops may be configured having various sizes or shapes and may be configured for use within a single outer sheath. Each loop provided in connection with a single snare device may have a different size, shape, disposition, or orientation than other loops associated with the same snare device. | 07-03-2014 |
20140276592 | LOCKABLE SYRINGE ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to lockable syringe assemblies and related devices and methods. The syringe assembly may include a barrel, a plunger, and a locking mechanism. In some arrangements, the locking mechanism is an elastomeric locking ring or a rigid partial ring. The plunger may include a plurality of ribs and is longitudinally moveable within the barrel. Once the plunger is disposed at a desired longitudinal location, the plunger can be axially rotated and locked in such a way that further longitudinal movement is restricted. | 09-18-2014 |
20150034122 | ABSORBENT CLEANING AND SECUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS - An absorbent cleaning device for use during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The absorbent cleaning device may comprise a substantially non-fibrous or non-particulate absorbent material and at least one opening. The opening may comprise a slit or channel and be configured to accommodate a portion of a medical appliance or an elongate medical device. The absorbent cleaning device may be configured to clean the medical appliance or the elongate medical device. The absorbent cleaning device may also be configured to retain or secure a medical appliance or elongate medical device during a surgical procedure. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038901 | INFLATION DEVICES WITH REMOTE DISPLAYS, METHODS AND KITS RELATED THERETO - Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed. | 02-05-2015 |
20150057697 | SHEATHLESS GUIDE, RAPID EXCHANGE DILATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Dilators, such as rapid exchange dilators, configured for percutaneous access are disclosed. The dilator may be configured to be disposable within, or couplable with, a catheter. In some embodiments, the dilator, or the coupled dilator and the catheter, may be configured such that a sheath is not required for percutaneous access. In other embodiments, the dilator may comprise a plug such that a guide wire may be directed from a distal end of the dilator through a port, such as a rapid exchange port, in a sidewall of the dilator. The plug may also be configured to permit passage of fluid through a lumen of the dilator while inhibiting passage of the guide wire through a length of the dilator. | 02-26-2015 |