01st week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190000504 | TROCAR WITH OBLIQUE NEEDLE INSERTION PORT AND PERPENDICULAR SEAL LATCH - A surgical access device includes a cannula and a housing coupled to the cannula. A cannula lumen and a housing interior communicate to define a working channel that extends along a central axis of the device between proximal and distal device ends. A needle entrance port is arranged on a side portion of the housing and opens to the working channel. A needle exit port is arranged distally of the needle entrance port on a side portion of the cannula, and communicates with the needle entrance port to define a suture path extending through the surgical access device at an oblique angle relative to the central axis. The needle ports are configured to guide a suture passer device distally through the surgical access device and first and second tissues of different thicknesses, while maintaining the same tissue bite distance in each of the first and second tissues. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000505 | TROCAR WITH OBLIQUE NEEDLE INSERTION PORT AND PERPENDICULAR SEAL LATCH - A surgical access device includes a cannula having proximal and distal ends and a cannula lumen. A housing assembly coupled to the proximal end includes a proximal housing and a latch ring having a user engagement feature. The latch ring is rotatable by the user engagement feature to selectively couple and decouple the proximal housing with the cannula. An interior of the housing assembly communicates with the cannula lumen to define a working channel extending along a central axis of the surgical access device. First and second needle ports open to the working channel through respective first and second side portions of the surgical access device. Each needle port is configured to direct a suture needle across the working channel at an oblique angle relative to the central device axis. The user engagement feature is circumferentially offset from each of the first and second needle ports. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000506 | TROCAR OBTURATOR WITH TRANSVERSE NEEDLE PORTS - An obturator configured for use with a trocar includes a head and a distally extending shaft configured to be received within a working channel of a trocar. The obturator further includes a distal tip configured to puncture tissue, first and second needle entrance ports each arranged on at least one of the head or the shaft, and first and second needle exit ports arranged on the shaft. The first and second needle entrance ports communicate with the first and second needle exit ports, respectively, to define respective first and second suture paths extending obliquely to the central axis. Each of the first and second suture paths includes at least one sealing element. In some examples, the obturator further includes at least one deployable member coupled to the shaft and configured to project radially outwardly in a deployed position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000507 | ADJUSTABLE CANNULA SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - Various adjustable cannula systems are provided. The systems can include an adjustable cannula capable of expansion and/or contraction having an elongate body with a distal end and a proximal end. The adjustable cannula can be coupled to an upper housing and a lower housing such that rotation of the upper housing results in expansion or contraction of the adjustable cannula. The adjustable cannula can also have a proximal end having a lumen larger than a distal end lumen. A plurality of flanges can be formed in the elongate body by a plurality of slits that span a majority of a length of the cannula, including along or proximate to its proximal end and distal end. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000508 | PADDLE LEAD DELIVERY TOOLS - A delivery tool is provided for use in implanting a paddle lead including a paddle electrode array disposed at a distal end of a paddle lead body. The delivery tool has a proximal tool end and a distal tool end opposite the proximal end and a tool body extending therebetween. The tool body is adapted to receive a portion of the paddle lead body and includes a longitudinal member extending along the tool body and a plurality of structural members extending from the longitudinal member. The structural members are distributed along the longitudinal member such that gaps are defined between longitudinally adjacent structural members. The tool body is structured to have increased resistance to bending in a first direction and reduced resistance to bending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000509 | VARIABLE-ANGLE BONE PLATE PLACEMENT TOOL, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a bone-plate placement tool guides a bone plate against an outer surface of a bone so that the bone plate can be fastened to an intramedullary nail received in a medullary canal of the bone. The tool includes a guide shaft and a plate holder. The shaft defines a bore extending therethrough along an axis. The plate holder couples to a bone plate, and is coupled to the guide shaft such that the plate holder angulates relative to the axis along a range of angles. The bore of the shaft and a bore of the plate holder combine to define a passageway that extends through the tool as the plate holder angulates relative to the axis along the range of angles so as to guide at least one of a drill bit and a bone anchor through the tool and into an aperture in the bone plate. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000510 | LATERAL SPINE STABILIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS - A resilient core is positioned between bony projections which are offset from a principal load bearing region of a spinal joint. Shaped projections extend from the core, and engage the bony projections by conforming to anatomical landmarks, and may be fastened to the bony projections. During flexion of the joint, the core absorbs some of the force of compression, and limits an extent to which the joint may compress. If the shaped projections are connected to the bony projections, extension of the joint is inhibited by the projections and the core, limiting the extent to which the joint may be distracted. In this manner, healing is fostered, and a weakened or damaged joint is protected from excessive movement. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000511 | FLEXIBLE SPINE STABILIZATION SYSTEM - A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000512 | PIVOTAL BONE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY WITH SHANK HEAD-ENGAGING SPHERICAL SURFACES AND A ROD-ENGAGING PRESSURE INSERT - A two-piece closure for polyaxial bone screws includes an outer fastener and an inner set screw, the outer fastener having a drive system with pockets that cooperate with a pronged drive tool. The polyaxial screw includes a lower pressure insert engaged with the outer fastener, the insert in some embodiments being made from a cobalt chrome alloy. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000513 | ANTERIOR CERVICAL INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES - Anterior cervical instrumentation systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. Systems may facilitate immobilizing or providing support for the cervical portion of the vertebral column of a patient. A device may comprise a plate having two channels located in a proximal to distal direction, and may further comprise at least one aperture. The device may further comprise attachment elements such as attachment cross-links and spacer cross-links, and fasteners. The plate and the attachment elements may be secured to the vertebrae by passing fasteners through apertures and channels. The length of the plate, position and number of the attachment cross-links, position and number of spacer cross-links and degree of movement may be intraoperatively selected by the surgeon to provide an optimal application and procedural outcome. Uniform components of the devices and systems allow for a more streamlined and simplified method of treating spinal conditions. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000514 | INTERSPINOUS PROCESS BRACING SYSTEM - An interspinous process bracing system, comprising an interspinous process brace and a delivery device. The interspinous process brace includes a flexible and foldable bag ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000515 | EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR DISTRACTION DEVICE - An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000516 | NEUTRALIZATION PLATE AND RELATED METHODS - A neutralization plate includes a main body, a pair of upper arms extending upwards from the main body, and a pair of lower arms extending downward from the main body to form a generally X-shape with the pair of upper arms. In addition, the neutralization plate includes a horizontal channel formed across a rear side of a midsection of the main body, an aperture formed in the main body between the pair of lower arms and contiguous to a bottom edge of the horizontal channel, and a lower chute formed between the aperture and a lower edge of the horizontal channel. The lower chute is configured for ends of a suture looped through a fractured bone to be passed through the aperture and down the lower chute to a front side of the main body to be anchored separately from the fractured bone. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000517 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATE FOR USE IN SMALL BONE REPAIR - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a bone. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and either one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000518 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BONE FIXATION ANCHOR, PLATE, AND SPACER DEVICES - Devices, systems, and methods of bone fixation. The bone fixation system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having a locking hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The locking hole is configured to receive a locking fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000519 | Fastening Element for Preventing Unwanted Release of a Connection, Set Consisting of Fastening Element and Counter-Piece, and Use of the Fastening Element - The invention relates to a fastening element for preventing unwanted release of a connection between the fastening element and a counter-piece. The fastening element is designed to come into engagement with the counter-piece through a rotary movement of the fastening element about an axis of rotation in a connection direction. Such fastening elements are suitable for use in a wide range of technical fields, for example the automotive industry, household electronics and medical technology, in particular in the field of instruments for implants or prostheses and modular systems of implants or prostheses. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000520 | FRACTURE FIXATION SYSTEM INCLUDING LOCKING CAP AND WIRE - A locking cap for a fracture fixation system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cap body that extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. An external thread extends around at least a portion of the cap body. A passage extends inside the cap body from the distal end toward the proximal end. An internal thread extends about a periphery of the passage along at least a portion of a length of the passage. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000521 | ANGLED NOZZLE WITH CONNECTION ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - An apparatus for bone cement delivery comprising, a proximal nozzle portion having a proximal end configured to couple to a bone cement source and a first distal delivery end having a circular cross section, a distal nozzle augment having a proximal end configured to slideably couple to the first distal delivery end and a second distal delivery end having an oblong cross section, that can be slanted, and an attachment mechanism configured to slideably retain the distal nozzle augment to the proximal nozzle portion. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000522 | FILTRATION DEVICE - A device for separating particulate matter (e.g., cells) from a liquid including a housing defining an elongate chamber disposed between a receiving end and a dispenser end, a plunger slidably inserted within the chamber from the receiving end, an upper disc and a lower disc each independently slidably affixed to the plunger, the lower disc facing the dispenser end and including at least one filter arrangement, and a liquid including particulate matter disposed within the chamber when the upper disc and lower disc are in an aspiration mode. The upper disc is independently slidable with respect to the lower disc to achieve a filtration mode. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000523 | DRIVER TOOL AND METHOD - In one aspect, a surgical driver is provided that includes a driver shaft, a handle rotatably connected to the driver shaft, and a resilient, elongate pin extending transverse to the driver shaft. The pin is operably engaged with the driver shaft and the handle so that torque applied to the handle causes turning of the driver shaft. The pin is configured to deflect to limit the torque applied to the driver shaft. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000524 | DERMATOLOGICAL CRYOSPRAY DEVICES HAVING LINEAR ARRAY OF NOZZLES AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to improved systems, devices, and methods for delivery of a cryogen to the skin of a patient for skin treatment. A cryospray device configured to deliver a cryogen to a patient's skin can include an applicator, a supply channel, and a nozzle assembly. The applicator can include a head portion, and the supply channel can extend through at least a portion of the head portion. The nozzle assembly can be coupled to the head portion and can be fluidly coupled to the supply channel. The nozzle assembly can include a linear array of orifices that are configured to direct a planar spray of the cryogen to cool an area of a skin tissue of the patient in a linear cooling treatment. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000525 | SHAFT MODULE CIRCUITRY ARRANGEMENTS - Disclosed is an apparatus and modular surgical system that allows for a user of modular surgical instruments to manipulate an end effector directly from the instrumentation contained in the handle assembly. A nozzle assembly that is detachable from a handle assembly may include an onboard circuitry board that allows for the RF generator to attach directly to the nozzle assembly and supply RF energy to the end effector, while also interfacing with a microprocessor of the handle assembly. In some aspects, the unique circuitry of the nozzle assembly also allows for shaft rotation while still supplying proper energy and functionality to the end effector. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000526 | RADIO FREQUENCY SLIMMING TREATMENT APPARATUS - A radio frequency slimming treatment apparatus includes a plurality of connection components and a plurality of radio frequency slimming treatment heads, each of which includes a main body of the treatment head, a plurality of radio frequency electrodes, an interface that is employed to connect the radio frequency source configured over the main body of the treatment head, a fixation surface configured at the end of the main body of the treatment head that is distal from the interface. The plurality of radio frequency electrodes are configured over the fixation surface and arranged in the form of an array. As a result, the current of the radio frequency slimming treatment head of the present disclosure is uniform, the temperatures of the different regions of the radio frequency electrodes are uniform and the penetration depth of the radio frequency current is deeper, and the lipolytic effect is significant. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000527 | METHOD FOR ABLATING TISSUE WITH MULTIPLE ABLATION PROBES - A tissue ablation system comprises an ablation source, such as an RF ablation source, configured for generating a common power signal, and a power multiplexor configured for splitting the power signal into first and second power signals, substantially attenuating the second power signal relative to the first power signal to create nominal and attenuated power signals, and sequentially delivering the nominal power signal to each tissue ablation probe, while delivering the attenuated power signal to the remaining ablation probes to which the nominal power signal is currently not delivered. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000528 | SURGICAL SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH SLIP RING ASSEMBLIES WITH INCREASED CONTACT PRESSURE - A slip ring assembly is usable with a surgical shaft assembly. The slip ring assembly includes a first connector flange comprising a conductor. The slip ring assembly further includes a second connector flange comprising a conductive element in contact with the conductor, wherein the second connector flange is rotatable relative to the first connector flange. In addition, the slip ring assembly also includes a support member, wherein the second connector flange is sandwiched between the first connector flange and the support member, and wherein the support member is configured to apply a load onto the second connector flange to maintain the contact between the conductor and the conductive element. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000529 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ACTIVATION OF MULTIPLE APPLICATORS FOR TISSUE TREATMENT - Systems and methods for applying energy to treat body areas having fat deposits, cellulite, or loose skin are disclosed. The treatment energy is applied to a patient with multiple applicators in contact with the patient's skin, which heats the skin and underlying tissue, such as fat. As the temperature of the fat is raised and maintained for a period of time, the heat damages the fat cells. When multiple applicators apply energy to multiple treatment subareas within a general area of a patient's body at interleaving intervals, treatment efficiency is improved. In particular, compared to applying energy continuously to treat each subarea one at a time, applying energy in interleaving intervals sequentially to the various subareas reduces the total treatment time by having multiple subareas treated simultaneously while maintaining the temperature of the target tissue (e.g. fat) within the therapeutic temperature range. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000530 | SURGICAL SHAFT ASSEMBLIES WITH SLIP RING ASSEMBLIES FORMING CAPACITIVE CHANNELS - A surgical shaft assembly includes a slip ring assembly. The slip ring assembly has a first connector, a first conductor mounted on the first connector, and a first water-proof insulative layer on the first conductor. The slip ring assembly has a second connector rotatable relative to the first connector, a second conductor mounted on the second connector, and a second water-proof insulative layer on the second conductor. The slip ring assembly also has a dielectric layer located between the first water-proof insulative layer and the second water-proof insulative layer. The first conductor and the second conductor are configured to form a capacitive channel therebetween. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000531 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR SURGICAL FASTENING INSTRUMENTS - A flexible assembly of a motor driven surgical system may include a flexible shaft circuit strip and a knife bar having a first laminated plate disposed along a first side of the circuit strip and a second laminated plate disposed along a second side of the circuit strip. The knife bar may reciprocate along a longitudinal axis of the circuit strip. Each laminated plate may be composed of a pair of laminated plates. The flexible assembly may include a first leaf spring disposed between the first side of the circuit strip and the first laminated plate, and a second leaf spring disposed between the second side of the circuit strip and the second laminated plate. The flexible assembly may be disposed within at least a portion of a distal portion of an articulating shaft and at least a portion of an articulation connector of the surgical device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000532 | SURGICAL END EFFECTOR TO ADJUST JAW COMPRESSION - An electrosurgical device is disclosed. The electrosurgical device includes a cartridge configured to be disposed within an elongate channel of an end effector. The cartridge includes an electrode having a plurality of electrode portions disposed along a longitudinal axis of the cartridge. The electrode is configured to electrically couple to a generator. Each electrode portion of the plurality of electrode portions is configured to deliver an amount of energy to a tissue placed proximate thereto. An amount of energy delivered by a first electrode portion of the plurality of electrode portions differs from an amount of energy delivered by a second electrode portion of the plurality of electrode portions. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000533 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISPLAYING SURGICAL INSTRUMENT STATUS - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a circuit configured to deliver RF energy to a cartridge disposed in an end effector configured to receive the cartridge, a closure mechanism configured to transition the end effector between an open position and a closed position, a display, and a control circuit operably coupled to the display. The control circuit configured to determine an amount of RF energy delivered to a tissue through the cartridge, display the amount of RF energy on the display, determine a position of the closure mechanism, and display the position of the closure mechanism on the display. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR INDEPENDENT ENERGY DELIVERY OVER SEGMENTED SECTIONS - The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument that includes an end effector having a first jaw, a second jaw that is movable relative to the first jaw, and at least one electrode in the first jaw. The surgical instrument also includes a control circuit configured to provide electrosurgical energy to the at least one electrode and a electrical conductor electrically connected between the end effector and the control circuit. The control circuit includes a shaft control segment and an electrosurgical energy control segment. The shaft control segment is configured to provide a control signal for operating the end effector to the end effector through the electrical conductor. The electrosurgical energy control segment is configured to provide the electrosurgical energy to the at least one electrode through the electrical conductor. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000535 | SURGICAL SYSTEM COUPLEABLE WITH STAPLE CARTRIDGE AND RADIO FREQUENCY CARTRIDGE, AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGY RETURN PATHS - An interchangeable tool assembly is disclosed. The interchangeable tool assembly includes a first jaw configured to support a staple cartridge during a first time period and a radio-frequency cartridge during a second time period. A second jaw is coupled to the first jaw. A surface of the second jaw defines a plurality of staple forming pockets configured to form staples driven from the staple cartridge. An electrically insulative material covers segments of the surface of the second jaw other than the staple forming pockets. The staple forming pockets define at least one return path for radio-frequency energy delivered by the radio-frequency cartridge. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000536 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR AN INDEPENDENT ENERGY DELIVERY OVER SEGMENTED SECTIONS - A surgical instrument is provided for controlling control circuits for an independent energy delivery over segmented sections. The surgical instrument comprises an end effector comprising a first jaw and a second jaw, a first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes and a slot defined between the first set of electrodes and the second set of electrodes. A cutting member configured to reciprocate within the slot. A control circuit is configured to receive information about impedance of tissue located between the first jaw and the second jaw of the end effector, provide electrosurgical energy to the first set of electrodes and the second set of electrodes and repeatedly alternate the electrosurgical energy between the first set of electrodes and the second set of electrodes at a predetermined time interval, and advance the cutting member. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000537 | SURGICAL END EFFECTOR FOR APPLYING ELECTROSURGICAL ENERGY TO DIFFERENT ELECTRODES ON DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS - An end effector is disclosed. The end effector includes a first jaw and a second jaw configured to move from a first position to a second position. The second jaw includes a channel and a cartridge removably coupled to the channel. A first electrode is configured to apply electrosurgical energy to a tissue and a second electrode is configured to apply electrosurgical energy to the tissue. In the second position a distance between the first electrode and the first jaw is greater than a distance between the second electrode and the first jaw. The first electrode is configured to apply electrosurgical energy to the tissue when the first and second jaws are moving from the first position to the second position, and the second electrode is configured to apply electrosurgical energy to the tissue in the second position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000538 | ELECTROSURGICAL CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN THIN PROFILE SURGICAL CUTTING AND STAPLING INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument that includes an end effector configured to slideably receive a cutting member. The end effector includes a first and second jaw that is movable relative to the first jaw, a hot zone in a center portion of the end effector, and cool zones in both side portions of the end effector. The first and second jaws define an elongate slot therebetween, to slideably receive the cutting member within the elongate slot to cut tissue located between the first and second jaws. The first jaw includes a first insulative layer and a second insulative layer in the hot zone, a first electrode layer on the first insulative layer, a second electrode layer on the second insulative layer, and heat sink layers in the cool zones. The heat sink layers are configured to cool the tissue in the cool zones to minimize lateral thermal spread. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000539 | SURGICAL CUTTING AND FASTENING INSTRUMENTS WITH DUAL POWER SOURCES - A control circuit for a surgical instrument includes a shaft control segment, a first electrical conductor configured to conduct a first electrical signal between the shaft control segment and a releasable surgical instrument cartridge, an electrosurgical energy control segment, a second electrical conductor configured to conduct a second electrical signal between the electrosurgical energy control segment and the releasable surgical instrument cartridge, and a connector electrically coupled to the electrosurgical energy control segment and configured to receive electrosurgical generator energy from an electrosurgical generator. The electrosurgical energy control segment is configured to detect a connection of the electrosurgical generator to the connector and to electrically isolate the shaft control segment from the electrosurgical generator energy when the electrosurgical energy control segment detects the connection of the electrosurgical generator to the connector. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000540 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GLASS STATE VIEW IN REAL-TIME THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) CARDIAC IMAGING - A real-time three-dimensional (3D) cardiac imaging system and method is disclosed. Anatomical data of a cardiac structure may be acquired and a 3D model of the cardiac structure may be generated. Visual data relevant to a cardiac procedure may be generated, such as location and orientation of a catheter, tags, points, color-coded temperature information, and/or color-coded local activation times (LAT) for the cardiac structure. The visual data superimposed on the 3D model of the cardiac structure may be visually displayed on a visual display device. A glass state view may be generated by generating a modified set of the visual data that includes removing at least a portion of the visual data that obscures a view of an anatomical feature of interest and/or the catheter, and adding edge enhancement to the cardiac structure. The glass state view may be requested to be visually displayed on the visual display device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000541 | TREATMENT DEVICE AND TREATMENT METHOD USING SAME - A high-frequency treatment device according to the present invention can comprise: a handpiece; a plurality of needles formed on one side of the handpiece so as to be able to come out and retract, and receiving a high-frequency current; and a pressing part disposed in the coming out and retracting direction of the plurality of needles, and tensing the skin by applying a predetermined pressure to the skin. The high-frequency treatment device according to the present invention has an effect of enabling pain occurring due to the insertion of a plurality of conventional needles to be alleviated by adjusting the tension of a patient's skin before inserting a plurality of needles such that the needles are smoothly inserted into the skin. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000542 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ABLATIVE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL DISEASE - Methods, systems, and devices are described for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including ulcerative colitis, by delivering ablative energy to a tissue surface of the gastrointestinal tract and ablating the tissue to a controlled depth. Ablating the tissue may include removing a biofilm layer or coagulating tissue. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000543 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ABLATIVE TREATMENT OF IRRITABLE BOWEL DISEASE - Methods, systems, and devices are described for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including ulcerative colitis, by delivering ablative energy to a tissue surface of the gastrointestinal tract and ablating the tissue to a controlled depth. Ablating the tissue may include removing a biofilm layer or coagulating tissue. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000544 | Ultrasound Transducers on Predetermined Radii of Balloon Catheter - An inflatable balloon assembly is deployable through the lumen of a probe. The balloon assembly has a plurality of ablation electrodes arranged circumferentially on the balloon about its longitudinal axis, and a plurality of ultrasound transducers circumferentially distributed on the balloon along at least one of its latitudes. The probe is connectable to circuitry configured for powering the ablation electrodes and processing signals from the transducers. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000545 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THERMALLY-INDUCED RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Methods and apparatus are provided for thermally-induced renal neuromodulation. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. In some embodiments, parameters of the neural fibers, of non-target tissue, or of the thermal energy delivery element, may be monitored via one or more sensors for controlling the thermally-induced neuromodulation. In some embodiments, protective elements may be provided to reduce a degree of thermal damage induced in the non-target tissues. In some embodiments, thermally-induced renal neuromodulation is achieved via delivery of a pulsed thermal therapy. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000546 | CONTROL HANDLE FOR A CONTACT FORCE ABLATION CATHETER - A control handle for a steerable catheter body for navigation of the catheter body through a biological lumen and manipulation at a treatment site. The control handle includes a housing assembly that houses a piston assembly and a resistance adjusting assembly. The resistance adjusting assembly can be adjusted to provide the desired frictional characteristics of the user for control of the resistance between the piston assembly and the housing assembly. In one embodiment, the piston assembly is configured to provide a frictional resistance that varies dynamically to substantially match the restorative force across the range of catheter tip deflection. Other embodiments include a vibrating member that provides tactile feedback to the operator to indicate conditions at the distal end of the catheter, such as contact force. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000547 | MICROWAVE ABLATION GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A microwave energy delivery and measurement system, including a microwave generator and a microwave energy delivery device, for performing medical procedures, and a remote power coupler system for measuring one or more parameters of the microwave energy signal including a remote RF sensor housed in the microwave energy delivery device and a power coupler processer coupled with the processing unit of the microwave energy delivery device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000548 | CHOKED DIELECTRIC LOADED TIP DIPOLE MICROWAVE ANTENNA - A microwave antenna assembly is disclosed. The antenna assembly includes a feedline having an inner conductor, an outer conductor and an inner insulator disposed therebetween. A radiating portion is also included having an unbalanced dipole antenna including a proximal portion and a distal portion that are of different lengths. The proximal portion includes at least a portion of the inner conductor and the inner insulator and the distal portion includes a conductive member. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000549 | Radial Emissions from Optical Fibers - Radial emission optical fiber terminations that include conical elements can prevent axial emission and redirect all incident light to radial positions. One termination includes an optical fiber having an up-tapered terminus, the up-tapered terminus having a maximum taper diameter of at least 1.5 times the core diameter and ending at a cone-tip which has an apex angle in a range of about 70° to about 100°. Another termination includes a fiber cap that is a unitary construction of a glass tube and an optical element that bisects the glass tube. The glass tube includes an open end adapted to receive an optical fiber and a closed end. The optical element, consisting of fused quartz or fused silica, has an input face proximal to the open end of the glass tube and a conical face proximal to the closed end of the glass tube. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000550 | Ablation Catheter Having an Optical Fiber and an Adjustment Device - An ablation catheter for ablating biological tissue, including an optical fiber extending through the catheter, and an out-coupling region for coupling out laser light into the external environment of the catheter, said catheter being provided with at least one adjustment device designed to bend the catheter at least in the area of the out-coupling region such that the out-coupling region can be aligned relative to the tissue to be ablated. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000551 | MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A medical image processing apparatus according to an embodiment comprises processing circuitry configured to: acquire a position of an interatrial septum and a device reaching position in a medical image indicating heart of a subject; calculate a puncturing region, in the interatrial septum, enabling a medical device to reach the device reaching position through the interatrial septum on the basis of the position of the interatrial septum and the device reaching position; and present the puncturing region. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000552 | Orthopedic Fixation With Imagery Analysis - Methods of orthopedic fixation and imagery analysis are provided. Images of first and second bone segments attached to a fixation apparatus are captured. Fixator elements identified in the images can be used to obtain imaging scene parameters. Bone elements identified in the images can be used with the imaging scene parameters to reconstruct a three dimensional representation of positions and/or orientations of the first and second bone segments with respect to the fixation apparatus. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000553 | NEURAL MONITOR-BASED DYNAMIC HAPTICS - A surgical system includes a robotic device, and a surgical tool coupled to the robotic device and comprising a distal end. The system further includes a neural monitor configured to generate an electrical signal and apply the electrical signal to the distal end of the surgical tool, wherein the electrical signal causes innervation of a first portion of a patient's anatomy which generates an electromyographic signal, and a sensor configured to measure the electromyographic signal. The neural monitor is configured to determine a distance between the distal end of the surgical tool and a portion of nervous tissue based on the electrical signal and the electromyographic signal, and cause feedback to be provided to a user based on the distance. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000554 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGE PROCESSING TO DETERMINE BLOOD FLOW - Embodiments include a system for determining cardiovascular information for a patient. The system may include at least one computer system configured to receive patient-specific data regarding a geometry of the patient's heart, and create a three-dimensional model representing at least a portion of the patient's heart based on the patient-specific data. The at least one computer system may be further configured to create a physics-based model relating to a blood flow characteristic of the patient's heart and determine a fractional flow reserve within the patient's heart based on the three-dimensional model and the physics-based model. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000555 | ARTICULATION STATE DETECTION MECHANISMS - A surgical shaft assembly includes a proximal shaft portion, a distal shaft portion, and a control circuit. The proximal shaft portion includes a first sensor generating a first signal and a second sensor generating a second signal. The distal shaft portion includes a clutch assembly rotatable with the distal shaft portion about a longitudinal axis and relative to the proximal shaft portion. The clutch assembly is further rotatable relative to the distal shaft portion to transition the shaft assembly between two articulation states. The rotation of clutch assembly with the distal shaft portion changes the first signal, and the rotation of the clutch assembly relative to the distal shaft portion changes the second signal. The control circuit is configured to detect a change in the second signal occurring without a corresponding change in the first signal. The detected change indicates a transition between the two articulation states. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000556 | MEDICAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MULTI-TRACKING CAMERAS - In one aspect, a medical tracking system is described. The medical tracking system includes a first tracking system providing a first tracking region. The first tracking system is configured to track a tracked instrument within the first tracking region. The medical tracking system further includes a second tracking system providing a second tracking region. The second tracking system is configured to track the tracked instrument within the second tracking region. The medical tracking system also includes a processor coupled to the first tracking system and the second tracking system. The processor is configured to determine, based on data received from the first tracking system and data received from the second tracking system, transposition information to map data received from the first tracking system and data received from the second tracking system into a common space. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000557 | NETWORK SNIFFER FOR SYSTEM WATCHDOG AND DIAGNOSTIC - A console may receive signals from one or more components of the medical system over an input/out (I/O) interface. The console may process the received signals into one or more packets and transmit the one or more packets over a first interface. The console may identify an origin of the one or more packets. The console may monitor time intervals between the one or more packets to determine a connection status of the one or more components. The console may parse each of the one or more packets into a packet header and data and inspect the data for errors. The console may transmit an indication of the connection status and an indication of errors to a display over a second interface. The display may indicate the connection status and the presence of errors using one or more display schemes. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000558 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMAGE-GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS CARDIAC VALVE IMPLANTATION AND REPAIR - Devices and methods for ultrasound image-guided percutaneous cardiac valve implantation and repair comprise, in combination, a plurality of devices including but not limited to an ultrasound-image guided catheter, a pericardial sheath, a cardiac valve delivery system and an ascending aortic filter. An image-guided catheter is utilized to introduce via an introducer needle and a guide wire a pericardium portal for permitting entry from the chest wall to inside the pericardial space between the pericardial outer lining and inner lining. The pericardium portal permits the use of ultrasound vision to locate a site proximate the left ventricular apex for introduction of a sheath via a myocardium needle into the left ventricular space at an angle and avoiding any coronaries or vessels. A first delivery system permits placement of at least one aortic filter which collects any emboli, particulate matter, plaque and prevents such matter travelling via the ascending aorta to the brain, causing a stroke. A second delivery system permits placement of an aortic and/or mitral valve replacement or repair using several types of repair tools. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000559 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR ALIGNMENT - Systems and methods for electromagnetic field generator alignment are disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes an electromagnetic (EM) sensor configured to generate, when positioned in a working volume of the EM field, one or more EM sensor signals based on detection of the EM field, the EM sensor configured for placement on a patient. The system may also include a processor and a memory storing computer-executable instructions to cause the processor to: determine a position of the EM sensor with respect to the field generator based on the one or more EM sensor signals, encode a representation of the position of the EM sensor with respect to the working volume of the EM field, and provide the encoded representation of the position to a display configured to render encoded data. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000560 | ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTORTION DETECTION - Systems and methods for electromagnetic distortion detection are disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes an electromagnetic (EM) sensor configured to generate an EM sensor signal in response to detection of the EM field. The system may also include a processor configured to calculate a baseline value of a metric indicative of a position of the EM sensor at a first time and calculate an updated value of the metric during a time period after the first time. The processor may be further configured to determine that a difference between the updated value and the baseline value is greater than a threshold value and determine that the EM field has been distorted in response to the difference being greater than the threshold value. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000561 | METHODS OF ADJUSTING A VIRTUAL IMPLANT AND RELATED SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS - Methods may be provided to operate an image-guided surgical system using imaging information for a 3-dimensional anatomical volume. A pose of a probe that defines a longitudinal axis may be detected based on information received from a tracking system. A placement of a virtual implant for the 3-dimensional anatomical volume may be determined based on the pose of the probe and based on an offset from an end of the probe along the longitudinal axis, such that a trajectory of the virtual implant is in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the probe in the pose. After determining the placement of the virtual implant, the virtual implant may be adjusted in response to movement of the probe while maintaining the trajectory of the virtual implant. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000562 | REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL NAVIGATION AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A registration system for medical navigation includes a shape sensing device (SSD) ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF A TOOL TIP RELATIVE TO EYE TISSUE OF INTEREST - System and method for determining the position and orientation (P&O) of a tool-tip relative to an eye tissue of interest. The system includes and imaging and tracking module coupled with a processor. The imaging and tracking module at least includes an imager. The imager acquires at least one image of at least one tissue-reference-marker. The imaging and tracking module further determines information relating to the P&O of the tool. The processor determines the P&O of the tissue-reference-marker according to the acquired image of the tissue-reference-marker. The processor determines the P&O of the eye tissue of interest, according to the P&O of the tissue-reference-marker, and a predetermined relative P&O between the tissue-reference-marker and the eye tissue of interest. The processor also determines the P&O of a tool-tip according to a tool-marker and determines the relative P&O between the tool-tip and the eye tissue of interest. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000564 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL IMAGING - The present disclosure provides a system and method for generating medical images. The method utilizes a novel algorithm to co-register Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) volumes and additional imaging modalities, such as optical or RGB-D images. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000565 | CLOSED LOOP VELOCITY CONTROL TECHNIQUES BASED ON SENSED TISSUE PARAMETERS FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure provides a robotic surgical system that includes a control circuit configured to detect a condition at an end effector during a closure phase. The control circuit detects a condition at an end effector during a closure phase. The control sets command velocity of a motor coupled to a displacement member coupled to the end effector based on the detected condition at the end effector during the closure phase. The control circuit fires the displacement member at the set command velocity and detects a condition at the end effector during a firing phase. The control circuit sets command velocity of the motor based on the condition detected at the end effector during the firing phase. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000566 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRESSION COMPENSATION - Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for compensating for compression in elongated shafts of medical instruments. Medical instruments can include elongated shafts that may experience compression when articulated. The medical instruments can be attached to instrument positioning devices that are configured to move the medical instruments to compensate for this compression. For example, an instrument positioning device can advance a medical instrument to compensate for compression in an elongated shaft of the medical instrument. In some instances, the amount of compression is determined using a compression compensation parameter. The compression compensation parameter can be determined during a calibration process of the medical instrument. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000567 | ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSEMBLIES - A robotic surgical system includes a surgical robotic arm, an electromechanical instrument, an instrument drive unit, and a coupling shaft. The electromechanical instrument is configured to be detachably coupled to the surgical robotic arm. The electromechanical instrument includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end having an end effector. The instrument drive unit includes a motor configured to actuate the end effector. The coupling shaft defines a longitudinal axis and is configured to be coupled between the instrument drive unit and the surgical robotic arm such that the instrument drive unit is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the coupling shaft relative to the surgical robotic arm or the electromechanical instrument. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000568 | INSTRUMENT INSERTION COMPENSATION - Disclosed herein are systems and techniques for compensating for insertion of an instrument into a working channel of another instrument in a surgical system. According to one embodiment, a method of compensation includes: detecting insertion of an insertable instrument into a working channel of a flexible instrument; detecting, based on a data signal from at least one sensor, a position change of a distal portion of the flexible instrument from an initial position: generating a control signal based on the detected position change; and adjusting a tensioning of a pull wire based on the control signal to return the distal portion to the initial position. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000569 | CONTROLLING A SURGICAL ROBOT TO AVOID ROBOTIC ARM COLLISION - Surgical robotic systems including a surgical robot, a sensor, and a surgical control computer are disclosed. To determine an actual or predicted collision of a robotic arm of the surgical robot with a patient, the sensor is configured to output a proximity signal indicating proximity of the robotic arm to a patient while the robotic arm is adjacent to the patient. A processor of the surgical control computer receives the proximity signal from the sensor and determines when the robotic arm has collided with the patient or is predicted to collide with the patient based on the received proximity signal. In response to determining such an actual or predicted collision, the processor performs a remedial action. By having surgical robotic systems perform remedial action(s) responsive to determining an actual or predicted collision, collisions between the robotic arm and the patient can be reduced and/or eliminated. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000570 | GUIDING A ROBOTIC SURGICAL SYSTEM TO PERFORM A SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A robotic surgical system may be used to perform a surgical procedure. Providing guidance for the robotic surgical system includes integrating a Point of View (PoV) surgical drill with a camera to capture a PoV image of a surgical area of a subject patient; displaying an image of the surgical area, based on a viewing angle of the PoV surgical drill, thus enabling the surgeon to operate on the surgical area using the PoV surgical drill. The PoV surgical drill operates based on the surgeon's control of a guidance drill. The content of the images may change based on a change in the viewing angle of the PoV surgical drill. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000571 | SURGICAL ROBOTIC AUTOMATION WITH TRACKING MARKERS - Devices, Systems, and Methods for instrument verification or checking the accuracy of the registration of the instrument for use with surgical robot systems. The surgical robot system may include a robot having a robot base, a robot arm coupled to the robot base, and an end-effector coupled to the robot arm. The end-effector, surgical instruments, the patient, and/or other objects to be tracked include active and/or passive tracking markers. Cameras, such as stereophotogrammetric infrared cameras, are able to detect the tracking markers. Instruments having relatively large tips may be used for verification of the instrument. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000572 | ROBOTIC ASSISTED PROSTATE SURGERY DEVICE - An example robot system for guiding a percutaneous device into a prostate of a patient includes a guide defining an opening configured to direct the needle, a robot coupled to the guide, and a rotation member coupled to the robot. The robot being configured to move the guide in a left-right and anterior-posterior directions based on information on the prostate of the patient. The rotation member being configured to change a yaw angle of the guide within a coronal plane of the patient. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000573 | Single access surgical robotic devices and systems, and methods of configuring single access surgical robotic devices and systems - Example embodiments relate to a system having a port assembly and instrument arm assembly. The port assembly includes an outer body, inner body, and internal channels. The outer body includes a first access port, first and second ends, and anchoring portions. The inner body may be positionable in the first access port. The internal channels may be formed around an exterior of the inner body when the inner body is positioned in the first access port. The instrument arm assembly may include one or more joint portions, arm segments, an end instrument, and an instrument arm anchor portion. One of the internal channels may be configurable to house at least a portion of the instrument arm anchor portion. The port assembly may be configurable to allow an insertion of the instrument arm assembly through the first access port of the outer body. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000574 | CONTROL OF DEVICE INCLUDING MECHANICAL ARMS - A method of jointed device movement inside a body comprising: measuring movement of at least one input object portion; mapping the measured input object portion movement to a jointed device portion movement; and moving the device portion according to mapped measured movements. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000575 | IMAGE GUIDED ROBOTIC CONVERGENT ABLATION - A robotic system employing a plurality of surgical robots ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000576 | MEDICAL ROBOTICS SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTING AXIS CONSTRAINTS DURING ACTUATION OF ONE OR MORE MOTORIZED JOINTS - Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for medical robotic systems that leverage a versatile, open kinematic chain together with a set of medical-procedure-specific software-controlled actuation constraints in order to perform a variety of medical procedures. The robotic system can be operated in a first mode by identifying a remote center and constraining the actuation of motorized joints to maintain intersection of at least an insertion axis with the remote center. The robotic system can be operated in a second mode by identifying a virtual rail position and constraining the actuation of motorized joints to maintain alignment of the insertion axis along the virtual rail. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000577 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ARTICULATION FORCES - In some aspects, a control algorithm is provided for manipulating a pair of articulation arms configured to control an articulation angle of an end effector of a robotic surgical instrument. Other aspects of the present disclosure focus on the robotic arm system, including the pair of articulation arms coupled to the end effector and guided by independent motors controlled by a control circuit. Each of the articulation arms are designed to exert antagonistic forces competing against each other that are apportioned according to a ratio specified in the control algorithm. The ratio of the antagonistic forces may be used to determine the articulation angle of the head or end effector of the robotic surgical arm. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000578 | EMULATION OF ROBOTIC ARMS AND CONTROL THEREOF IN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT - A virtual reality system providing a virtual robotic surgical environment, and methods for using the virtual reality system, are described herein. The virtual reality system may be used to expedite the R&D cycle during development of a robotic surgical system, such as by allowing simulation of potential design without the time and significant expense of physical prototypes. The virtual reality system may also be used to test a control algorithm or a control mode for a robotic surgical component. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000579 | PRODUCTS FOR REDUCING TISSUE TRAUMA USING WATER-RESISTANT STRESS-DISTRIBUTING MATERIALS - Methods and products for protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure that involve making an incision in the tissue and retracting the tissue to make a larger opening, wherein the methods and products use a water-resistant stress-distributing layer. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000580 | STERILE ADAPTER FOR A LINEARLY-ACTUATING INSTRUMENT DRIVER - A robotic surgical system may include an actuator including a plurality of linearly displaceable drive members, where at least one drive member actuates at least one degree of freedom of a surgical instrument, and a sterile adapter interposed between the actuator and the surgical instrument. The sterile adapter includes a flexible barrier and a plurality of extensible covers integrally formed with the flexible barrier, and the plurality of extensible covers are arranged to receive the plurality of drive members. In some variations, the system may include an interlocked arrangement coupling the actuator and the surgical instrument across the sterile adapter, the interlocked arrangement urging the actuator and the surgical instrument together when the actuator actuates the at least one degree of freedom of the surgical instrument. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000581 | STERILE SURGICAL TRAY - A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000582 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATING THE COUNTING OF SHARPS USING RFID TAGS - Systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000583 | Medical Waste Container Lining Device and Method - A device for securing and disinfecting waste materials introduced therein, the device comprising a container, having at least one interior surface and at least one exterior surface, the at least one interior surface forming at least one chamber within the container for storing the waste materials introduced into the at least one chamber of the container, at least one aperture for introducing the waste materials into the at least one chamber, and at least one disinfecting substance adhered to the at least one interior surface for disinfecting the waste materials in contact with the at least one interior surface. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000584 | ENDOSCOPIC REPOSABLE SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER - An overstroke mechanism for use with a surgical instrument includes an overstroke sleeve, an overstroke biasing element, a spindle, an outer shaft, and an overstroke pin. A first condition of the overstroke mechanism is configured to prevent a predetermined closure force from acting on the jaw members of the surgical instrument when a stroke is provided by a handle assembly of the surgical instrument that is greater than the predetermined closure force. A second condition of the overstroke mechanism is configured to prevent a further predetermined closure force from acting on the jaw members of the surgical instrument when the jaw members are approximated on an obstruction. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000585 | MEDICAL SAFETY CONTROL APPARATUS, MEDICAL SAFETY CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - [Object] To make it possible to further increase the safety of a medical procedure. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTRUMENT TRACKING - Disclosed is a device and method for tracking one or more instrument in a surgical kit. The method comprises receiving one or more signals from a first set of sensors and activating a second set of sensors based on the one or more signals. Further to activating, the method comprises receiving data from the second set of sensors and computing, a current state associated with each of the instrument based on the data, and historical data. Furthermore, the method comprises transmitting the current state of the surgical kit, the current state associated with each of the instrument and a location co-ordinate of the surgical kit via a communication channel based on a signal strength of the communication channel and deactivating the tracking device, thereby tracking one or more instrument in a surgical kit. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000587 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF LIGHT - A surgical instrument for illuminating a surgical field has an optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. One or more control elements are disposed on the optical waveguide. The control elements extract light from the optical waveguide and control first and second optical properties of the extracted light Another surgical instrument includes a first and second optical waveguide for transmitting light by total internal reflection. A coupling element is attached to both optical waveguides such that the optical waveguides are movable and pivotable relative to one another. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000588 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING AND USING 3D IMAGES IN SURGICAL SETTINGS - Disclosed herein in a method and system for creating and utilizing a virtual-three dimensional image in a real-world environment to guide medical procedures. The process may include receiving image data related to a patient and creating and displaying a three-dimensional holographic model of the patient utilizing the received image data, wherein creating a three-dimensional holographic model of the patient utilizing the received image data. Exemplary methods include organizing image data in a unique manner and utilizing subvolume skipping techniques allowing for more efficient accurate rendering of holographic images. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000589 | Surgical Article And Method For Managing Surgical Articles During A Surgical Procedure - An exemplary method for managing surgical sponges in an operating room during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes providing a first surgical sponge and a second surgical sponge. The first surgical sponge includes a first optically-scannable element, a first human-readable element, and a first detecting element, which includes a first set of unique identification information. The second surgical sponge includes a second optically-scannable element, a second human-readable element, and a second detecting element, which include a second set of unique identification information. The first and second sets of unique identification information are different from one another. The method further includes counting-in the first and second surgical sponges by optically-scanning. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000590 | EDENTULOUS SURGICAL GUIDE - A dental surgical drill guide assembly and method includes a surgical guide housing and a base frame that fits to both gum tissue and one or multiple small areas of jawbone. The apparatus may be configured to accurately place dental implants according to planned positions. Such apparatus may increase the stability of the surgical guide by clasping and/or contacting the jawbone, while improving the overall fit and minimizing the need of invasive surgery and flapping by also clasping and/or contacting selected areas of the gum tissue at the same time. Self-locking alignment members aid in easy removal, and re-installation, of the surgical guide housing to the base frame. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000591 | COMBINATION, SYSTEM; HOLDING MEANS; DENTAL TOOL AND DENTAL SET - A combination has an implant, a dental dam and a holding device for detachably holding the dental dam at an implant end portion of the implant. The holding device is formed of a circular ring which is closed on its periphery and which has a ring-clamping portion that extends around a ring through-opening. A system has a combination that has an implant, which is preferably a dental implant; a dental dam; and a holding device. A dental tool can be used for detachably fastening a dental dam to an implant via a holding device. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000592 | TREATMENT OF TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION WITH ALIGNER THERAPY - Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing and generating a treatment plan for temporomandibular joint dysfunction where a polymeric shell appliance is utilized to generate one or more activation forces that facilitate tooth movement. The polymeric shell appliances may comprise one or more tooth receiving cavities, in which each of the plurality of tooth receiving cavities is shaped and arranged to provide a counter moment of each of the plurality of teeth. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000593 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DENTAL ARCH EXPANSION - Methods and systems are provided for generating a treatment plan for arch expansion where a polymeric shell appliance is utilized to generate one or more activation forces that facilitate tooth movement. The polymeric shell appliances may comprise one or more tooth receiving cavities, in which each of the plurality of tooth receiving cavities is shaped and arranged to provide a counter moment of each of the plurality of teeth. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000594 | DENTAL KIT - The invention relates to a dental kit used for accelerating the recovery of the tissues affected by the insertion of an implant, and, implicitly, the osteointegration thereof, and also for treating diseases in the oral-maxillofacial area, such as periodontosis. According to the invention, the dental kit comprises two external mouth guards (A and B), the first of which has three work-points, and the second one has two work-points, an external mouth guard (F) with multiple work-points, a material ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000595 | CEMENTLESS, SCREWLESS DENTAL ABUTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF RELEASE - A Morse taper dental implant providing two or more Morse taper interactions to secure a dental abutment within an implant and beneath a prosthesis. The implant (or anchor) penetrates the jawbone. The abutment having a conical male Morse taper component positions within a female socket forming part of a prosthesis. The abutment comprises an abutment platform from which a conical male Morse taper component extends for creating a second Morse taper interaction with a female socket. At least one aperture forms in the female socket to enable an implement to pass through for engaging the abutment, so as to release the Morse taper interaction(s). | 2019-01-03 |
20190000596 | FORCE DAMPING DENTAL BRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH SYNTHETIC PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT FIBERS - A force damping dental bridge assembly which damps compressive, tensile, and lateral forces on a prosthetic tooth and jawbone through use of synthetic periodontal ligament fibers in the form of a damping membrane. Multiple layers of arcuate components and Morse taper interconnections secure the assembly. A threaded implant that penetrates the jawbone defining a tapered, conical inner cavity which receives a shank protruding downwardly from a full bar. An arcuate damping membrane positions on the bar and a half-bar positions over the membrane; whereby the damping membrane is sufficiently resilient to enable lateral and axial movements by the prostheses affixed to the half-bar. A plurality of protuberances extend from an upper surface of the half-bar to enable sculpting and affixation of prostheses thereon; and whereby a plurality of fasteners detachably connect the prostheses to the bar and/or implants in a snap-fit relationship that can be detached with an implement adapted to unsnap the assembly from a patient's mouth. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000597 | METHOD OF DAMPING LATERAL, AXIAL AND LONGITUDINAL FORCES ON DENTAL PROSTHESES USING SYNTHETIC PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT FIBERS - A method of damping compressive, tensile, and lateral compressive and tensile forces on one or more prosthetic teeth and an implant recessed into jawbone through use of synthetic periodontal ligament fibers in the form of a damping membrane within a dental bridge assembly. An arcuate damping membrane positions on a full bar and a half-bar positions over the membrane; whereby the damping membrane is sufficiently resilient to enable lateral and axial movements by the prostheses affixed to the half-bar. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000598 | INTERDENTAL CLEANING TOOL - An interdental cleaning tool ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000599 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED ORAL IRRIGATION - Described herein are systems and methods for providing personalized oral irrigation. One variation of a system for personalized oral irrigation comprises a fluid reservoir and a customized oral insert in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The oral insert comprises an arrangement of fluid openings positioned based on the individual oral or dental structures of a user's teeth to provide a customized fluid flow over the user's teeth. Also described herein are methods for generating an arrangement of fluid openings in a customized oral insert. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000600 | SUCTION DE-CLOGGER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A declogging assembly ( | 2019-01-03 |
20190000601 | Bristle-Less Teeth Cleaning Device with Automatic Gel Dispensing for Combined Mechanical and Chemical Activation - Provided is a teeth cleaning device that includes a gel cartridge, a plurality of light emitting diodes, a mouth guard, and a controller. The cartridge stores a gel. The light emitting diodes emit a cold light. The mouth guard has a generally arcuate shape and includes a first recess, a second recess opposite the first recess, a cavity, a first surface, and a plurality of first openings. The first recess is located on a top side of the guard to receive a first row of teeth, and the second recess is located on the bottom side of the guard to receive a second row of teeth. The cavity is between the first recess and the second recess. The first surface is in communication with the cold light of the light emitting diodes. The assembly has a generally arcuate shape and is disposed in the cavity of the guard between the first recess and the second recess. The assembly includes a plurality of vibration motors and a plurality of second openings, wherein the motors are configured to generate vibrations and the second openings are in communication with the first openings. The controller is configured to control dispensing the gel from the gel cartridge through the second openings and the first openings into a user's oral cavity, emitting the cold light from the light emitting diodes through the mouth guard into the user's oral cavity to activate a whitening compound in the gel, and vibrating the plurality of vibration motors configured to drive the gel against surfaces of the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000602 | SYNTHETIC IMPLANT DEVICE REPLICATING NATURAL TISSUE STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A composite implant device for use in a medical application, comprising a synthetically-derived mesh that mimics particular critical aspects of a biologically-derived mesh. The composite implant device can be used for the reinforcement and reconstruction of tissues within the body and can be comprised of a majority of synthetic components and minority of naturally-derived components which mimic the structure and function of a naturally-derived mesh. | 2019-01-03 |
20190000603 | SCAFFOLD WITH CORTICAL WALL - The present disclosure is directed to a titanium dioxide scaffold provided with a nanoporous outer layer which can function as a cortical wall, inhibiting growth of soft tissue into the scaffold and increasing its mechanical strength. The disclosure is also directed to a process for producing such a nanoporous outer layer and the application of the titanium dioxide scaffold with the nanoporous outer layer as a medical implant. | 2019-01-03 |