02nd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210007663 | MEDICAL SYSTEM, SERVER DEVICE, AND ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR MEDICAL APPLIANCE BASE PLATE MONITORING BASED ON USER TYPES - An ostomy system, accessory device, and server device is disclosed. A server device for an ostomy system of a user is disclosed, the ostomy system comprising a monitor device, an ostomy appliance, and an accessory device, the ostomy appliance comprising a base plate, the server device comprising a memory; one or more processors; and an interface coupled to the one or more processors and configured to communicate with the accessory device, wherein the one or more processors are configured to obtain accessory data from the accessory device; select a user type of the user from a set of user types based on the accessory data; determine a first base plate parameter of the base plate based on the user type; and transmit the first base plate parameter to the accessory device. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007664 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR WELLNESS AND NUTRITION MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT USING ANALYTE DATA - Systems, devices and methods are provided for the monitoring and management of an individual's wellness and nutrition using analyte data from an in vivo analyte sensor. Generally, a sensor control device is provided for wear on the body. The sensor control device can include an in vivo analyte sensor for measuring an analyte level in a bodily fluid, an accelerometer for measuring the physical activity level of the subject, as well as communications circuitry for wirelessly transmitting data to a reader device. Furthermore, disclosed herein are embodiments of various graphical user interfaces for displaying analyte metrics on a reader device, comparing the analyte response of various foods and/or meals, modifying daily nutrient recommendations based on analyte metrics and physical activity level measurements, and other features described herein. Additionally, the embodiments disclosed herein can be used to monitor various types of analytes. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007665 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR WELLNESS AND NUTRITION MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT USING ANALYTE DATA - Systems, devices and methods are provided for the monitoring and management of an individual's wellness and nutrition using analyte data from an in vivo analyte sensor. Generally, a sensor control device is provided for wear on the body. The sensor control device can include an in vivo analyte sensor for measuring an analyte level in a bodily fluid, an accelerometer for measuring the physical activity level of the subject, as well as communications circuitry for wirelessly transmitting data to a reader device. Furthermore, disclosed herein are embodiments of various graphical user interfaces for displaying analyte metrics on a reader device, comparing the analyte response of various foods and/or meals, modifying daily nutrient recommendations based on analyte metrics and physical activity level measurements, and other features described herein. Additionally, the embodiments disclosed herein can be used to monitor various types of analytes. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007666 | BODY WATER CONTENT MEASUREMENT DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A body water content measurement device includes: a measurement section configured to generate a plurality of measurements corresponding to body water content of a subject over time; and an estimation section configured to estimate the body water content in a convergence state based on a plurality of body water content calculated respectively from the plurality of measurements. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007667 | Devices And Methods For Stress Assessment Using Physiological Data - The present disclosure generally relates to a measurement device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007668 | COMMUNICATION DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - Numerous aspects of communication devices, methods, and systems are described in this application. One aspect is a communication device comprising: a body comprising a distal surface compatible with skin; a tissue interface on the distal surface, the tissue interface comprising a plurality of energy generators, each energy generator being operable to output a plurality of energies in a signal direction toward the skin; and a processing unit configured to communicate with nerves associated with the skin by receiving input data, and causing the plurality of energy generators to output an energy signal in the signal direction with one or more energies of the plurality of energies. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007669 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE EARTIPS - An eartip includes a first portion that defines a cavity for receiving an earbud and an aperture. The eartip also includes a second portion that overlies the aperture and is formed of an electrically conductive material. An electrically conductive plug has a first end disposed within the aperture and a second end is coupled to the second portion to provide an electrically conductive path between the second portion and the cavity. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007670 | DETERMINATION SYSTEM, COMPUTING DEVICE, DETERMINATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Determination system including a computing device (i) obtaining information related to an eye of a target person from a plurality of data sources and (ii) making a determination of a predetermined matter related to the target person based on at least part of the information. The plurality of data sources include two or more of a sensor included in a contact lens of the target person, a sensor included in a storage container of the contact lens, a measurement device which carries out measurement related to the eye of the target person, tear fluid of the target person, a storage solution of the contact lens and, a diagnostic process of the target person. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007671 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE APPARATUS - An apparatus for monitoring EMG signals of a patient's laryngeal muscles includes an endotracheal tube having an exterior surface. Conductive electrodes are formed on the endotracheal tube. The conductive electrodes are configured to receive the EMG signals from the laryngeal muscles when the endotracheal tube is placed in a trachea of the patient. At least wireless sensor is formed on the endotracheal tube, and is configured to wirelessly transmit information to a processing apparatus. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007672 | CATHETER WITH ELECTRODE SPINE ASSEMBLY HAVING PREFORMED CONFIGURATIONS FOR IMPROVED TISSUE CONTACT - An electrophysiology catheter with a distal electrode assembly having covered spine carrying a plurality of microelectrodes. One or more spines have preformed configurations including at least a first portion with a first curvature and a second portion with a second curvature, and may include a linear portion. The linear portion may be between the first and second portions. The linear portion may be distal of the first and second portions. One or more spines have a narrower portion so that different portions of the spine can have different flexibility with a degree of independence in flexibility from adjacent portions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007673 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CONTACT BETWEEN AN OPTICAL PROBE AND TISSUE AND AUTOMATING TISSUE MEASUREMENT - Methods and apparatus initiate a procedure performed by a probe on tissue. A signal is obtained from the probe, the signal varying with changes in a proximity of the probe to the tissue. The obtained signal is analyzed by a controller to determine whether the probe is within a predetermined distance of the tissue. The controller initiates the procedure when it is determined that the probe is within the predetermined distance of the tissue. The obtaining and analyzing may be repeated until the probe is determined to be within the predetermined distance of the tissue. The analyzing may include comparing the obtained signal to a predetermined threshold. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007674 | METHOD OF ESTIMATION OF THE QUALITY OF A HEART RATE SIGNAL - The present disclosure concerns a method of estimation, by means of an electronic processing device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007675 | METHOD OF DETECTING SEPSIS USING VITAL SIGNS, INCLUDING SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE, HEMATOLOGY PARAMETERS, AND COMBINATIONS THEREOF - Using vital sign measurements, such as systolic blood pressure (SBP), when combined with hematology parameters such as White Blood Cell Count (WBC) and Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW), has been identified as an improved method for detecting sepsis. The probability of having or developing sepsis is determined when each measurement is compared to a predetermined criteria and the combination of measurements that are within a reference range determines this probability. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007676 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING ATTEMPTED BED EXIT - Systems and methods for identifying someone intending to leave a bed or chair generally before or shortly after the bed or chair is exited. These can allow intervention where necessary to prevent some falls before they occur. The systems and methods typically collect and aggregate real-time patient data to detect “attempted bed exits”—attempts made by a patient which indicate that the patient may be attempting to leave the bed or chair and, determine their risk for falling. Where done in real time, a patient making an “attempt” to exit can be stopped before or shortly after an actual exit is made, permitting staff to assist with, or prevent, the exit as necessary. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007677 | DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - A diagnostic assistance system is disclosed for assisting in diagnosis of heart failure, the diagnostic assistance system including a data obtaining section configured to obtain measurement data on an amount of congestion in at least a part of a body of a patient and measurement data on a parameter related to a blood flow rate of the patient, and a display control section configured to display, on a display unit, a graph in which a first axis indicates the amount of congestion and a second axis indicates the parameter related to the blood flow rate. The display control section is configured to display, in the graph, a point corresponding to the measurement data on the amount of congestion and the measurement data on the parameter related to the blood flow rate. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007678 | SELECTION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A selection support system includes one or more hardware processors. A hardware processor among the one or more hardware processors obtains biological information of a subject. The hardware processor layers and accumulates, in an accumulator, input operation information about an input operation performed on the obtained biological information by a user. In response to obtaining new biological information, according to the input operation information accumulated in the accumulator, the hardware processor generates recommendation information that includes identification information identifying an application for analyzing the new biological information and additional information indicating a characteristic of the application. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007679 | HEALTHCARE DEVICE AND VEHICLE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A healthcare device and a vehicle system are capable of charging a sensor device that measures a biosignal. The healthcare device includes the sensor device that includes a biosignal measuring sensor that measures the biosignal and uses the biosignal measuring sensor as a charging electrode during charging, a healthcare controller that collects and calculates the biosignal measured through the biosignal measuring sensor, a sensor device battery that receives power from an external pogo pin through an electrode of the biosignal measuring sensor during charging by the charging electrode to charge a power supply of the sensor device battery, and a selecting device that connects the biosignal measuring sensor to any one of the healthcare controller and the sensor device battery. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007680 | ACTIVITY BASED MEDICAL MONITORING - A method, system, and/or apparatus for automatically monitoring for possible mental or physical health concerns. The method or implementing software application uses or relies upon location information available on the mobile device from any source, such as cell phone usage and/or other device applications. The method and system automatically learns user activity patterns and detects significant deviations therefrom. The deviations are automatically analyzed for known correlations to mental or physical concerns, which can then be automatically communicated to a relevant friend, family member, and/or medical professional. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007681 | ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - An assembly for a system includes a rotatable drum defining a bore and configured for rotation about an object positioned within the bore, a support structure configured to support the rotatable drum during a rotation of the drum, a first radial air bearing disposed between the rotatable drum and the support structure and positioned proximate to a first distal end of the rotatable drum, and a second radial air bearing disposed between the rotatable drum and the support structure and positioned proximate to a second, opposite distal end of the rotatable drum. The first radial air bearing and the second radial air bearing are located at different longitudinal positions along a longitudinal axis of the rotatable drum and the first radial air bearing and the second radial air bearing are configured to levitate the rotatable drum relative to the support structure. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007682 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING METABOLIC ACTIVITY AND DETECTORS FOR DETECTING PHOTONS - Examples of systems and methods for monitoring metabolic activity and detectors for detecting photons are disclosed. The methods can include detection in a front and a rear detector of a photon to determine a Compton cone. This Compton cone may be combined with further Compton cone, or Line of Response calculation to determine an origin of nuclear decay. In examples of the systems and methods, substantially real-time visualization of nuclear decay can be achieved. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007683 | LASER-BASED LOCATOR USED IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - A laser-based locator includes a column, an axle, a rectilinear track, a sliding element and a laser source. The axle is supported by the column. The rectilinear track is connected to the axle and rotatable relative to the column between an original position and a lifted position. The rectilinear track extends parallel to the column in the original position. A length of the rectilinear track intersects a height of the column in the lifted position. The sliding element is supported on the rectilinear track so that the sliding element is reciprocated along the rectilinear track. The laser source is rotationally connected to the sliding element and operable to emit a laser. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007684 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LOW DOSE CT FLUOROSCOPY VIA APERTURE CONTROL - An X-ray filter can include a curved structure for positioning around a computed tomography (CT) bore of a CT scanner. The curved structure can be formed of a metal capable of blocking X-rays emitted by an X-ray source of the CT scanner. The curved structure can include two or more apertures. Each aperture of the two or more apertures can allow X-rays emitted by the X-ray source to enter the CT bore when the X-ray source is aligned with the aperture. The X-ray filter can include an opening, arranged opposite to the two or more apertures across the CT bore, for exposing an X-ray detector of the CT scanner to X-rays emitted by the X-ray source and entering the CT bore through at least one of the two or more apertures. The CT scanner can include the X-ray filter. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007685 | Semiconductor X-ray Detector - Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising: a radiation absorption layer comprising an electrode; a counter; a controller configured to cause a number registered by the counter to change, in response to an absolute value of an electrical signal on the electrode equaling or exceeding an absolute value of a second threshold during a time delay that is started from a time at which the absolute value of the electrical signal equals or exceeds an absolute value of a first threshold. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007686 | COLLAPSIBLE COLUMN MOVEMENT APPARATUS FOR MOBILE X-RAY DEVICE - A mobile radiography system with a wheeled transport frame has a vertical column mounted on the transport frame to hold in position an x-ray tube head. One or more pulley systems inside the vertical column and/or the transport frame allow easily manually adjusting a height of the x-ray tube head. The pulley systems may include cables and fixed and movable pulleys. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007687 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSISTENT URETER VISUALIZATION - A method for visualizing tissue of a subject includes receiving a first series of first imaging modality frames generated by imaging a region of tissue of the subject, and a first series of second imaging modality frames generated by imaging the region of tissue; displaying the first series of first imaging modality frames in combination with the first series of second imaging modality frames; storing a plurality of first imaging modality frames and a plurality of second imaging modality frames of the first series of second imaging modality frames in a memory; receiving a second series of first imaging modality frames generated by imaging the region of tissue; and displaying the second series of first imaging modality frames in combination with one or more of the second imaging modality frames of the first series of second imaging modality frames stored in the memory for visualizing the region of tissue. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007688 | ROBOTICALLY POSITIONED X-RAY AND C-ARM - The invention involves a system and method for taking x-rays in a surgical setting. The system includes a multi-axis robot having an automatic tool change system. The robot can therefore go to the tools and pick up the x-ray apparatus, which may be in the form of a C-arm. The x-ray apparatus can then be manipulated about the patient to obtain the desired x-rays, which are viewable in real time. The x-ray apparatus can then be repositioned in the tool rack and the robot utilized for other parts of the surgery. Should additional x-rays be needed, the robot can reattach the x-ray apparatus and position the apparatus according to a new location; or the robot can track any movements of the patient via an electromagnetic or radio frequency sensor system, whereby the x-ray apparatus can be positioned exactly as it was with respect to the patient from a previous x-ray. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007689 | VASCULAR DISSECTION DETECTION AND VISUALIZATION USING A SUPERIMPOSED IMAGE - Methods and systems for detecting a dissection in surface of an elongated structure in a three dimensional medical image. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive the three dimensional medical image and determine a periphery of the elongated structure included in the three dimensional medical image. The electronic processor is also configured to generate a non-contrast image representing the periphery of the elongated structure and superimpose a contrast image associated with the three dimensional image on top of the non-contrast image to generate a superimposed image. The electronic processor is also configured to detect at least one dissection in the elongated structure using the superimposed image and output a medical report identifying the at least one dissection detected in the elongated structure. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007690 | VASCULAR DISSECTION DETECTION AND VISUALIZATION USING A DENSITY PROFILE - Methods and systems for detecting a dissection of an elongated structure in a three dimensional medical image. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive the medical image and detect a centerline of the elongated structure. The electronic processor is configured to determine a plurality of two dimensional cross sections of the medical image based on the centerline. For each of the two dimensional cross sections, the electronic processor is configured to determine a radial density profile and determine a density gradient based on the radial density profile. The electronic processor is configured to analyze one or more of a plurality of density gradients determined for each of the two dimensional cross sections, detect a dissection in the elongated structure based on the analysis of the density gradient for each of the two dimensional cross sections, and output a medical report identifying the dissection. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007691 | X-RAY CT SYSTEM AND MEDICAL PROCESSING APPARATUS - An X-ray CT system according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured to: execute first scanning of acquiring a first subject data set corresponding to first X-ray energy by irradiating a first region of a subject with X-rays; execute, after the first scanning, second scanning of acquiring a second subject data set corresponding to second X-ray energy and a third subject data set corresponding to third X-ray energy different from the second X-ray energy by irradiating a second region included in the first region with X-rays; and perform material decomposition among a plurality of reference materials based on: a fourth subject data set obtained based on the first subject data set and one of the second subject data set and the third subject data set; and the other of the second subject data set and the third subject data set. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007692 | METHOD FOR CORRECTING SCATTERED RADIATION IN A COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS, AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS - The invention is directed to a method for correcting scattered radiation in a computed tomography apparatus, wherein x-ray radiation emanating from an x-ray radiation source is divided into a plurality of partial beams by a grid structure such that irradiated regions and non-irradiated regions alternate, wherein a grid position of the grid structure is changed parallel to a detector surface. In a changed grid position, previously non-irradiated regions are irradiated and previously irradiated regions are not irradiated, wherein at least one radiograph of the test object is captured for each of the grid positions, wherein the radiographs captured at different grid positions are used to generate a bright field radiograph from the respectively irradiated regions and a dark field radiograph from the respectively non-irradiated regions and wherein a corrected radiograph is generated on the basis of the bright field radiograph and the dark field radiograph. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007693 | MAMMOGRAPHY APPARATUS - The mammography apparatus includes an imaging stand that includes a recess that cuts out at least a part of a contact face that comes in contact with a chest wall of a subject, in which the recess has a shape in which between a first ridge portion where the contact face and an upper face are connected to each other, and a second ridge portion where the contact face and a lower face are connected to each other, at least a part of the second ridge portion is cut out, and the first ridge portion is not cut out. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007694 | APPARATUS AND METHOD COMBINING DEEP LEARNING (DL) WITH AN X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SCANNER HAVING A MULTI-RESOLUTION DETECTOR - A method and apparatus is provided that uses a deep learning (DL) network together with a multi-resolution detector to perform X-ray projection imaging to provide improved resolution similar to a single-resolution detector but at lower cost and less demand on the communication bandwidth between the rotating and stationary parts of an X-ray gantry. The DL network is trained using a training dataset that includes input data and target data. The input data includes projection data acquired using a multi-resolution detector, and the target data includes projection data acquired using a single-resolution, high-resolution detector. Thus, the DL network is trained to improve the resolution of projection data acquired using a multi-resolution detector. Further, the DL network is can be trained to additional correct other aspects of the projection data (e.g., noise and artifacts). | 2021-01-14 |
20210007695 | APPARATUS AND METHOD USING PHYSICAL MODEL BASED DEEP LEARNING (DL) TO IMPROVE IMAGE QUALITY IN IMAGES THAT ARE RECONSTRUCTED USING COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) - A method and apparatus is provided that uses a deep learning (DL) network to improve the image quality of computed tomography (CT) images, which were reconstructed using an analytical reconstruction method. The DL network is trained to use physical-model information in addition to the analytical reconstructed images to generate the improved images. The physical-model information can be generated, e.g., by estimating a gradient of the objective function (or just the data-fidelity term) of a model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) method (e.g., by performing one or more iterations of the MBIR method). The MBIR method can incorporate physical models for X-ray scatter, detector resolution/noise/non-linearities, beam-hardening, attenuation, and/or the system geometry. The DL network can be trained using input data comprising images reconstructed using the analytical reconstruction method and target data comprising images reconstructed using the MBIR method. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007696 | MOTION DETECTION AND CORRECTION IN MRI AND OTHER IMAGING APPLICATIONS USING MEMS SENSORS - A motion sensor for a patient in an imaging application. A MEMS motion sensor is arranged for mounting or attachment to the patient's head, the motion sensor configured to detect the patient's motion and provide sensor signals to a utilization device such as a motion compensation processor to compensate patient images for the detected motion or a controller to send a message to the patient when motion is detected. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007697 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A BRAIN CONDITION OF A SUBJECT USING EARLY TIME FRAME PET IMAGE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods for use in identifying a brain condition of a subject are provided. In some aspects, a provided method includes constructing a classifier to identify a brain condition of a subject comprising steps of receiving image data obtained from a plurality of subjects, wherein the image data is acquired during an acquisition period following administration of at least one radioactive tracer. The method also includes defining a plurality of brain condition classes using the image data associated with one or more time frames during the acquisition period, and processing the image data to generate signatures corresponding to each of the plurality brain condition classes. The method further includes constructing the classifier using the signatures. The classifier can then be applied to determine a degree to which the subject expresses one or more disease states in order to determine a brain condition of the subject. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007698 | SPECTRAL INFLAMMATION MAP FROM SPECTRAL IMAGING DATA | 2021-01-14 |
20210007699 | X-RAY CT APPARATUS AND IMAGING CONTROL METHOD - According to one embodiment, an X-ray computed tomography (CT) apparatus includes an X-ray tube, an area detector, a rotary frame, generation circuitry, processing circuitry, and a controller. The generation circuitry is configured to generate a reference image of the subject based on an output from the area detector that is given in response to radiation of the X-rays from a predetermined position around the rotational axis for a period required to perform on/off control of radiation of the X-rays. The processing circuitry is configured to set, based on the reference image, an imaging condition for use in scanning for the subject. The controller is configured to control the scanning based on the set imaging condition. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007700 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POSITION OF AN ANTI-SCATTER GRID IN AN X-RAY IMAGE ACQUISITION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a device for controlling a position of an anti-scatter grid in an X-ray image acquisition system, the device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007701 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF A MEDICAL APPARATUS, OPERATING DEVICE, OPERATING SYSTEM, MEDICAL APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND ELECTRONICALLY READABLE DATA CARRIER - A method is for controlling the operation of a medical apparatus. The method includes determining input data including patient data relating to a patient, operational status data relating to operational status of the medical apparatus, position data describing position of at least one of the wireless, handheld mobile operating device and the patient in relation to the medical apparatus, and workflow data describing at least one of a medical apparatus workflow and a current position in the medical apparatus workflow; determining, using an artificial intelligence analysis algorithm, at least one of a subsequent operating action of an operator of the wireless, handheld mobile operating device and prediction data describing an item of information needed next by the operator; and at least one of selecting and adapting a user interface to be displayed on the touch screen, based upon the prediction data and displaying the user interface on the touch screen. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007702 | APPARATUS AND METHOD USING DEEP LEARNING (DL) TO COMPENSATE FOR LARGE FOCAL SPOT SIZE IN X-RAY PROJECTION IMAGING - A method and apparatus is provided that uses a deep learning (DL) network to correct projection images acquired using an X-ray source with a large focal spot size. The DL network is trained using a training dataset that includes input data and target data. The input data includes large-focal-spot-size X-ray projection data, and the output data includes small-focal-spot-size X-ray projection data (i.e., smaller than the focal spot of the input data). Thus, the DL network is trained to improve the resolution of projection data acquired using a large focal spot size, and obtain a resolution similar to what is achieved using a small focal spot size. Further, the DL network is can be trained to additional correct other aspects of the projection data (e.g., denoising the projection data). | 2021-01-14 |
20210007703 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RECOGNIZING CRACKLES - The present disclosure provides a method for recognizing crackles, including: processing collected lung sound signal to extract moist rale component for a respiratory cycle; calculating a power spectrum of the moist rale component, and according to the power spectrum, calculating at least one of a ratio of power of each preset frequency band in a plurality of preset frequency bands to total power of all preset frequency bands and the total power of all the preset frequency bands and selecting at least one of them as a frequency domain parameter, and/or calculating at least one of a ratio of the number of occurrence of moist rale in the late inspiratory phase to the total number of occurrence of moist rale in the entire inspiratory phase and a maximum amplitude of moist rale in the entire inspiratory phase and selecting at least one of them as a time domain parameter; inputting the frequency domain parameter and/or the time domain parameter serving as a parameter feature into a classification model for recognition. The present disclosure further provides a system for recognizing crackles. The method and the system can improve the accuracy for recognizing crackles. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007704 | DETECTING SUBJECTS WITH DISORDERED BREATHING - There is provided an apparatus ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007705 | WIRELESS STETHOSCOPE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A wireless stethoscope is described, having wireless sensors that are enclosed in disposable pads so that the same pads are not used on more than one patient, preventing cross-infection of patients associated with conventional stethoscopes. The present wireless stethoscope also detects pulmonary sounds and cardiac sounds, allowing the user to monitor one or the other without interference. Also described is a method for diagnosing a pulmonary condition using the wireless stethoscope. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007706 | FLOW IMAGING PROCESSING METHOD AND ULTRASOUND IMAGING DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a flow imaging processing method, which may include determining flow imaging parameters, where the flow imaging parameters include a sound speed for calculation, a center frequency of the transmitting pulse for exciting a probe and a imaging depth; obtaining a velocity measurement range; and determining the first target number of the different transmit angles according to the sound speed for calculation, the center frequency of the transmitting pulse, the imaging depth and the velocity measurement range. The embodiments of the present disclosure also provide an ultrasound imaging device. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007707 | WORKFLOW ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL DOPPLER ULTRASOUND EVALUATION - Systems, devices, and methods are provided to provide workflow assistance to an operator during a medical imaging procedure, such as a Doppler ultrasound evaluation of a body vessel of a subject. A sensor such as a gyroscope (128) may be integrated in an external ultrasound probe (102). Workflow assistance may be provided to position the ultrasound probe (102) to make accurate flow measurements of fluid within the vessel, such as by coupling system color flow information with gyroscope angles. The workflow assistance may also assist a user in identifying a perpendicular orientation of the ultrasound to be used as a reference in making Doppler measurements. The system may also be used to create a vessel map. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007708 | BIOPSY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A biopsy device includes an ultrasonic probe, a display, an actuator, and a needle assembly. The display is associated with the ultrasonic probe, and the ultrasonic probe is configured to send a signal to the display to generate an image on the display. The needle assembly is coupled to the actuator and is at least partially disposed within a channel defined in the ultrasonic probe. The actuator is configured to move the needle assembly in a distal direction relative to the ultrasonic probe and through the channel of the ultrasonic probe from a retracted position to a deployed position. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007709 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND MEASUREMENT PROGRAM - A measurement controller generates a first brightness profile on a first straight line passing through a first measurement point and a second measurement point specified via a console with respect to an ultrasound image displayed on the monitor, detects a measurement candidate point that is a correction candidate of a position of at least one of the first measurement point or the second measurement point on the first straight line on the basis of the first brightness profile, and displays the measurement candidate point on the monitor. For example, in a case where a set button is pressed in the state of FIG. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007710 | REPRESENTATION OF A TARGET DURING AIMING OF AN ULTRASOUND PROBE - A system may include an ultrasound probe and a controller unit configured to communicate with the ultrasound probe. The controller unit may be further configured to select an aiming mode for an ultrasound probe; detect a target of interest; determine a centroid for the detected target of interest; display a center indicator based on the determined centroid; detect that the center indicator is within a threshold number of pixels or distance of a centerline of a field of view of the ultrasound probe; and highlight the generated center indicator, in response to detecting that the center indicator is within the threshold number of pixels or distance of the centerline. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007711 | MEDICAL DEVICE COMPRISING SENSOR ARRAY AND SYSTEM FOR MEASUREMENTS - A medical device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007712 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes: a hardware processor that determines a focal position of a push wave, and positions of observation points in a region of interest indicating an analysis target range within the subject, causes the ultrasonic probe to perform transmission of a push wave focusing on the focal position, and subsequent to the transmission, causes the ultrasonic probe to transmit a detection wave passing through the region of interest within the subject, and calculates amounts of displacement of tissue of the subject at the observation points on the basis of a reflected wave obtained by the ultrasonic probe in response to the transmission of the detection wave, calculates propagation speeds of the shear wave in the tissue of the subject with respect to the observation points on the basis of the amounts of displacement, and evaluates values of the propagation speeds calculated to create an evaluation result. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007713 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING LOCAL ACOUSTIC FIELD INTENSITY WITHIN A SOFT SOLID - This method, for determining the local intensity (I | 2021-01-14 |
20210007714 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR SHEAR WAVE IMAGING IN THREE DIMENSIONS - An ultrasound imaging system for analyzing tissue stiffness by shear wave measurement comprises a matrix array probe which acquires shear wave velocity data from three planes of a volumetric region of interest. The velocity data is used to color-code pixels in the planes in accordance with their estimated tissue stiffness. The planes are displayed in their relative spatial orientation in an isometric or perspective display. The positions and orientations of the planes can be changed from the system user interface, enabling a clinician to view selected planes of stiffness information which intersect the region of interest. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007715 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUALIZING A PERIODICALLY MOVING ANATOMY - The invention relates to an apparatus, a system and a method for visualizing measurement signals of a periodically moving anatomy. A processor receives temporal measurement signals comprising temporal information on the movement of a distal portion of an interventional device within the anatomy, and temporal information of the periodically moving anatomy. It is ascertained whether the temporal information on the movement of the distal portion of the interventional device within the anatomy are aperiodic or periodic. Based on whether the signals are ascertained aperiodic or periodic, the processor outputs to a display the temporal information of the periodically moving anatomy as received in real-time or as gated according to a predetermined phase of a measured or ascertained period. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007716 | ULTRASOUND DEVICE - An ultrasound treatment device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007717 | DIGITAL ULTRASOUND CABLE AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Ultrasound image devices, systems, and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a medical ultrasound imaging system ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007718 | ULTRASOUND PROBE, CONTROL METHOD OF ULTRASOUND PROBE, AND ULTRASOUND PROBE INSPECTION SYSTEM - An ultrasound probe includes a housing; a transducer array housed in the housing; a transmission/reception unit which is housed in the housing, transmits ultrasonic wave from the transducer array, and generates a sound ray signal on the basis of a reception signal acquired by the transducer array; an image information data generation unit which is housed in the housing, and generates image information data on the basis of the sound ray signal generated by the transmission/reception unit; a wireless communication unit which is housed in the housing, and wirelessly transmits the image information data generated by the image information data generation unit; a light emission unit which is housed in the housing, and emits light to an outside of the housing; and a light emission control unit which is housed in the housing, and causes the light emission unit to emit light in synchronization with a transmission timing of the ultrasonic wave by the transmission/reception unit in a case of a manufacturing inspection. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007719 | URINE CAPTURING DEVICE HAVING A SPLASHGUARD AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF - A device for capturing and disposing of urine comprises an elongated body. The elongated body includes a top surface, a groove disposed in the top surface, a bottom surface, a handle end, and a groin end opposite of the handle end. The device comprises an open neck in fluid communication with the aperture and extending away from the bottom surface. The device comprises a splashguard disposed at least partially around the aperture and extending away from the top surface. A container, such as a disposable bag, may be removably disposed on the open neck. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007720 | TRACE AMOUNT LIQUID SAMPLE COLLECTOR - The objective of the present invention is to provide a liquid sample collector capable of collecting a trace amount of a specimen such as a tear safely and in an adequate amount. This trace amount liquid sample collector is characterized in that: the liquid sample collector is provided with a main body and a first absorbent body; the main body has at least one open end portion; the main body includes a hydrophobic material having elasticity; the first absorbent body is disposed at least partially inside the main body; the first absorbent body includes a water-absorbent material; and the first absorbent body is disposed in such a way as to be capable of coming into contact with the outside by way of the at least one open end portion of the main body. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007721 | SALIVA ASSESSING METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM - Various embodiments of a swab device, system, and method are provided for measuring and assessing saliva flow in the mouth of a person. In one embodiment, a system includes a swab device and a measuring device. The swab device includes a handle portion and a swab portion, the handle portion being elongated to extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The swab portion is coupled to a distal portion of the handle portion and is sized and configured to collect saliva from the mouth. The measuring device is sized and configured to measure an amount of the saliva collected with the swab portion, the measuring device including a nesting portion integrated therewith. Such nesting portion of the measuring device is sized and configured to receive the proximal end of the handle portion of the swab device to measure the saliva collected therewith. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007722 | Tissue Cassette/Block File Position Flag and Method Related Thereto - The present invention describes a flag, or marker for identifying the locations of a plurality of FFPE tissue blocks once removed from their storage locations within a tissue cassette/block storage system. The invention comprises a molded polymer rectangular cuboid body member with rectangular front, rear, top, left, right, and bottom surface, which follows the shape of a tissue cassette with an attached paraffin embedded medical tissue sample. The flag body member has a recessed groove to accept one tissue block index marker card for recording the patient's case information, or other relevant information, and offers hard surfaces for recording additional identification modalities, which additionally provides a support structure for the neighboring tissue blocks contained within said storage location. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007723 | ENDOSCOPIC TRI-POINT BIOPSY NEEDLE - A tri-point tissue-collection needle configured similarly to a fine-needle-aspiration needle is configured to excise intact tissue cores for collection. The distal tip is configured with three beveled points separated by cutting edges, where a single longer/more distal point is trailed by and circumferentially separated from a symmetrical pair of points, providing a bilaterally symmetrical needle cannula distal end. A stylet may be provided through a lumen of the needle during introduction into a patient body, where the distal end surface of the stylet may be configured to complement the tri-point needle end configuration. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007724 | SOLENOID OCCLUSION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for delivery of a ferrofluid to a targeted treatment site, such as delivery of a ferroadhesive to a pathological fistula to occlude the fistula. A device includes a catheter having a lumen and a distal opening. A hollow solenoid is coupled to a distal section of the catheter, and a hollow core of the solenoid allows passage of a ferrofluid through the catheter and through the hollow core so that it may exit past the distal end of the hollow solenoid. The solenoid may be selectively actuated to maintain or control the position of the delivered ferrofluid. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007725 | SEALING DEVICE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007726 | TISSUE RETRACTION SYSTEM - A tissue retraction system comprising a drive gear coupled to a shaft. The tissue retraction system includes a first plurality of linking members located along a second axis and configured to rotate along the second axis based on contact with the drive gear as the drive gear is rotated. The tissue retraction system includes a linking member selector configured to rotate along the first axis, wherein the linking member selector comprises a cylindrical body integrally formed with a handle. The tissue retraction system includes a right arm assembly configured to move along a first trajectory. The tissue retraction system includes a first retractor blade coupled to the right arm assembly. The tissue retraction system includes a left arm assembly configured to move along a second trajectory. The tissue retraction system includes a second retractor blade coupled to the left arm assembly. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007727 | TISSUE RETRACTION SYSTEM - A tissue retraction system comprising a drive gear coupled to a shaft. The tissue retraction system includes a first plurality of linking members located along a second axis and configured to rotate along the second axis based on contact with the drive gear as the drive gear is rotated. The tissue retraction system includes a linking member selector configured to rotate along the first axis, wherein the linking member selector comprises a cylindrical body integrally formed with a handle. The tissue retraction system includes a right arm assembly, a left arm assembly, and a center arm that are each configured to move along trajectories. The tissue retraction system includes a first retractor blade, a second rector blade, and a third retractor blade. The tissue retraction system includes an array with tracking markers. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007728 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR - A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007729 | EXPANDING IMPLANT AND METHOD OF TISSUE FIXATION - This disclosure relates to expandable implants and methods of using expandable implants for tissue fixation and repair. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007730 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SUTURE MANAGEMENT - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for managing suture filament during a tissue repair procedure. One exemplary embodiment of an anchor insertion tool includes a handle, an elongate shaft extending distally from the handle, and a ring disposed around the elongate shaft. The ring can be configured to slide along a length of the shaft, and can be configured to engage a filament extending from an anchor removably coupled to the shaft's distal end during a suture anchor insertion procedure. In some embodiments, the ring can include one or more slots for receiving a filament and maintaining a tension applied to the filament. The ring can also include features that prevent it from rotating with respect to the shaft, such as a boss formed on a ring's central opening that engages a slot formed in the shaft. Other devices, systems, and methods for suture anchor insertion are also provided. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007731 | SUTURE ANCHOR DRIVER - A suture anchor driver with a tensioning mechanism. The suture anchor driver has a handle with a proximal end and a distal end. The handle has a recess with a shaft extending centrally therefrom. The suture anchor driver has a detent ring and a spool. The detent ring has a central aperture and one or more projections. The spool has a central aperture and is rotatable between first and second configurations. The spool has a plurality of protrusions extending from its side. The shaft extends through the central apertures in the detent ring and spool such that the projections of the detent ring are adjacent the protrusions extending from the spool. In the first configuration, one of the projections extends between two of the protrusions. In the second configuration, one of the projections is aligned with one of the protrusions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007732 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR POSITIONING SUTURES FOR CLOSING AN OPENING IN TISSUE - A closure device for closing an opening in tissue that includes a needle actuation handle that cooperates with a housing. A hollow needle is selectively movable by the needle actuation handle, the needle including a slot extending proximally from a distal end of the needle. A suture anchor is positioned within and selectively releasable from the slot and coupled to a suture. A portion of the suture anchor extends proximally along an outer surface of the needle as the needle is advanced through tissue adjacent the opening. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007733 | SINGLE-IMPULSE, SEMI-MOBILE AND STOPPERED SUTURING DEVICE USED IN NARROW AND DEEP TISSUE PLANES SURGERY - A surgical device is defined as a single-impulse suturing device. The single-impulse suturing device allows both suturing and grasping a needle at the opposite end for one time without any need for another tool to retrieve the needle after being passed through a tissue during the suturing process, and the single-impulse suturing device includes the following characteristics of; allowing a safe and minimal invasive access to narrow and deep surfaces; performing a well-directed suturing from a determined point due to its semi-mobile jaw structure, having a stopper that enables suturing by staying at a distance from neurovascular structures in an invisible area, and allowing a multiple suturing with the same needle. The single-impulse suturing device keeps suturing function of the single-impulse devices reserved and develops the same in addition to combining this function with ergonomic size characteristics and practical handle advantages of double-impulse devices. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007734 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING SOFT TISSUE AND ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE - Devices, systems and/or methods for repairing soft tissue adjacent a repair site. In one embodiment, a repair device is delivered with a delivery device system configured to move a cartridge with the repair device disposed therein toward an anvil with soft tissue positioned thereon. The delivery device linearly moves the cartridge toward the anvil with a worm drive positioned within a housing by rotating a thumb wheel disposed around the worm drive. Such linear movement is provided with a finger element extending from the worm drive that is configured to cooperate with an internal surface of the thumb wheel. With this arrangement, upon rotating the thumb wheel, the worm drive rotates with the finger element engaged with the internal surface of the thumb wheel to linearly move the cartridge toward the anvil. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007735 | SURGICAL NEEDLE COATINGS AND METHODS - The present invention provides novel medical devices for use in surgical procedures and methods for manufacturing novel medical devices. In some embodiments, the novel medical devices can include surgical needles that are capable of being repeatedly passed through tissue using minimal force. More particularly, the surgical needles can be manufactured with one or more coatings that provide the surgical needles with both durability and lubricity for ease of repeated and successive passes through tissue. Novel methods for manufacturing the surgical needles and for providing and applying coatings to the surgical needles are also provided. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007736 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR FASTENING TISSUE - An endoscopic tissue fastening device may include a body having a first portion and a second portion arranged alongside the first portion. The second portion may extend distally of the first portion and may terminate in a distal end face of the body. The device may further include a tissue fastening assembly having a fastening head with a proximal end and a distal end. The fastening head may be deflectable at a location between the proximal end and the distal end of the fastening head. The tissue fastening assembly may be received within a lumen of the body. Further, the body may be moveable between an unarticulated configuration and an articulated configuration. In the articulated configuration, a central longitudinal axis of the second portion of the body may be substantially parallel with a central longitudinal axis of the tissue fastening assembly. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007737 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR FASTENING TISSUE - A medical device may include a shaft extending from a proximal end toward a distal end, the shaft including a lumen extending from the proximal end toward the distal end; a first stapling head at the distal end, the first stapling head configured to contain one or more staples, and the first stapling head having a block disposed within, and movable relative to, the first stapling head; a second stapling head at the distal end; and a pushing element extending through the lumen, the pushing element being movable from a first position to a second position, wherein transition of the pushing element from the first position to the second position urges the block to move toward second stapling head to deploy the one or more staples. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007738 | LOADING UNIT FOR A SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - A loading unit for use with a surgical instrument includes a body configured for coupling to a surgical instrument and defining a longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal ends, and an end effector coupled to the distal end of the body. The end effector includes a staple cartridge assembly having a staple cartridge and an anvil assembly having an anvil plate. A drive assembly is at least partially disposed within the body. The drive assembly includes an actuator member having a roller engageable with at least one of the staple cartridge assembly or the anvil assembly. The roller is configured to rotate upon longitudinal movement of the drive assembly to facilitate movement of the drive assembly and relative movement of the staple cartridge assembly and the anvil assembly between open and approximated conditions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007739 | TISSUE-ACQUISITION AND FASTENING DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices and methods for acquiring and fastening tissues folds within an internal organ, such as the stomach, and for applying the methods and devices to producing reductions in organ volume or repair of bariatric procedures, are disclosed. An exemplary method for forming a continuous laterally extending tissue fold involves forming a succession of laterally extending folds having adjacent overlapping fold portions. One exemplary tissue-acquisition device has an open-end roller-and-arm structure that allows individual tissue folds to be formed and fastened, then advanced to an adjacent region within the stomach, for capture of a new fold that will form an extension of the existing fold(s). | 2021-01-14 |
20210007740 | SURGICAL RELOADABLE CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure includes apparatuses for a surgical reloadable cartridge assembly. An example apparatus includes a lock slider and a blade lock configured to actuate radially between a first position that locks a blade in a secure position and a second position that allows the blade to move longitudinally. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007741 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY SYSTEM AND WORM GEAR DRIVE FOR INTERCONNECTING ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL DEVICES AND SURGICAL END EFFECTORS - An adapter assembly for selective connection to a surgical device is provided. The adapter assembly includes an outer tube having a distal end and a proximal end, a housing secured to the proximal end of the outer tube, and a cable drive assembly supported by the housing. The cable drive assembly includes a worm gear drive assembly, a cable gear assembly coupled to the worm gear drive assembly, and one or more cables coupled to the cable gear assembly and axially translatable within the outer tube. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007742 | METHOD OF USING LOCKOUT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLER CARTRIDGE - A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007743 | CLOSURE LOCKOUT SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a first jaw, a second jaw, and a jaw closure lockout system. The first jaw can comprise a pivot pin slot and a slide pin slot. The second jaw can comprise an anvil and, in addition, a mounting portion comprising a pivot pin, which can be movably positioned in the pivot pin slot. A shiftable guide can be movably positioned in the first jaw and can comprise a body and a barrier wall. The body can comprise a slide pin movably positioned in the slide pin slot. The barrier wall can be aligned with a portion of the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned within a range of positions in the slide pin slot, and the barrier wall can be offset from the pivot pin slot when the slide pin is positioned outside the range of positions. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007744 | APPLICATORS FOR MODULAR MAGNETIC ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE - The present disclosure provides description of applicators to implement modular magnetic anastomosis device. In one embodiment the delivery device is a laparoscopic instrument for MISS surgery, in another embodiment the delivery device is endoscopy or colonoscopy instrument for NOTES surgery. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007745 | RELOAD ASSEMBLY FOR A CIRCULAR STAPLING DEVICE - A reload assembly includes a shell housing, a staple cartridge, a staple actuator, and a knife carrier. In embodiments, the knife carrier or the shell housing defines a locking groove and the other of the knife carrier and the shell housing supports a locking member. In other embodiments, the knife carrier or the staple actuator defines a locking groove and the other of the knife carrier and the staple actuator supports a locking member. The locking member is received within and movable through the locking groove to prevent readvancement of the knife carrier after the reload assembly is fired. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007746 | Apparatus and Method For Temporary Occlusion of Blood Vessels - Methods and devices for temporarily occluding blood vessels are provided for use in emergency conditions to control trauma-induced hemorrhaging. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007747 | VESSEL FLOW CONTROL DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems and methods for treating an afflicted vessel and/or vessel associated with an afflicted tissue of a mammalian patient are presented herein. In particular, devices for the control of flow rate and/or pressure within a vessel of a mammalian patient, and methods of treating an afflicted vessel and/or a vessel associated with an afflicted tissue using the devices are presented herein. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007748 | MULTIPLE BAND LIGATION - A device includes a housing having a first opening for receiving tissue therein and a distal head disposed at least partly within the housing. The distal head is configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the distal head. The device also includes a first holding member coupled to the housing and a second holding member coupled to the distal head. The first and second holding members are configured so that rotating the distal head stretches a first ligation band coupled to the first and second holding members, permitting tissue drawn into the first opening to pass through an opening of the first ligation band. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007749 | LIGATION BAND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING LIGATION BANDS - A device includes an elongated hollow member having an open distal end for receiving tissue therein and at least one exterior groove for loading at least one ligation band thereon. The device also includes a band deployment sleeve slidable over the exterior of the hollow member and configured to move from a radially expanded position to a radially contracted position in which, when the band deployment sleeve slides longitudinally over the hollow member, the distal portion engages the at least one ligation band. A closing sleeve slidable over the exterior of the band deployment sleeve is configured to constrain the distal portion from the radially expanded position into the radially contracted position. Retracting the closing sleeve proximally over the distal portion of the band deployment sleeve releases the distal portion from the radially contracted position into the radially expanded position. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007750 | Coaxial Coil Detachment Systems Based on Targeting and Shock Absorbing Coil Improvements - Improved thermal detachment driven by leverage from improved electrical locus targeting enabling first button detachment at optimal regions whereby, for example OPTIMA® brands of coils (BALT USA®, Orange County, CA 92618) and their detachment systems are shifted and realigned coaxially and placed closer to the ends of subject coils while being hermetically sealed, | 2021-01-14 |
20210007751 | CLIP APPLIER - A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip and have a pair of jaw members. Each of the jaw members may have an inner surface and a stabilizing member extending from the inner surface. Each of the jaw members may be configured to engage a distal portion of a leg member of the surgical clip. The stabilizing members may be configured to be positioned on opposite lateral sides of a proximal portion of the surgical clip to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip. An inner portion of each of the stabilizing members may be spaced apart from the opposing jaw member in an open configuration, and each of the jaw members may have a channel on the inner surface to receive the opposing stabilizing member in a closed configuration. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007752 | ESOPHAGUS SIZING INSTRUMENT - An apparatus includes a handle assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The handle assembly includes a body and an actuator. The actuator includes a rotary member that is configured to be driven by a finger of a hand that grasps the handle body. The shaft assembly includes an external sheath that is fixed to the handle body and an inner shaft that is coupled to the actuator. The inner shaft is configured to slide longitudinally relative to the external sheath in response to rotation of the first rotary member relative to the handle body. The end effector is configured to encompass a bodily lumen and includes a flexible member extending distally from the inner shaft. A first coupling element is fixed to the distal tip of the flexible member. A second coupling element is fixed to the external sheath. The flexible member defines an adjustable loop. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007753 | ELECTROLYTIC DETACHMENT WITH FLUID ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - Detachment of an implant from a delivery assembly can be electrolytic and provide an electrical current pathway through a fluid within a portion of a delivery system containing the delivery assembly. After the implant is located at a target location within a patient, a voltage potential is applied between (i) a delivery electrode electrically connected to an electrolytic detachment zone and (ii) an infusion electrode disposed outside of the patient and electrically connected to the electrolytic detachment zone via a fluid from a fluid source disposed outside of the patient. While applying the voltage potential, the fluid can be flushed from the fluid source past the detachment zone. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007754 | FILAMENTARY DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS - Devices and methods for treatment of a patient's vasculature are described. Embodiments may include a permeable implant having a radially constrained state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen, an expanded state, and a plurality of elongate filaments that are woven together. The permeable implant may include a stiffer proximal portion that is configured to sit at the neck of an aneurysm. The stiffer proximal portion may include additional mesh layers or a structural support with scaffolding wires. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007755 | INTRASACCULAR ANEURYSM TREATMENT DEVICE WITH VARYING COATINGS - An aneurysm intrasaccular implant is provided having one or more coated regions. The implant includes a braided mesh movable from a delivery configuration having a single-layer tubular shape sized to traverse a catheter to an implanted configuration sized to be implanted in an aneurysm sac. The braided mesh can include an anti-thrombogenic coating defining a first section along the length of the braided mesh. The braided mesh can include a cell adhesion coating defining a second section along the length of the braided mesh. In the delivery confirmation, the first section can be positioned distal to the second section within the catheter. The second section is invertible to the implanted configuration such that the second section is positioned within the aneurysm sac and the first section is positioned to occlude an aneurysm neck. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007756 | SURGICAL KIT FOR USE IN A CRANIECTOMY PROCEDURE - The present invention relates to a surgical kit for use in a craniectomy procedure, the surgical kit comprising: a medical device to be implanted in a cranial bone of a patient, the medical device ( | 2021-01-14 |
20210007757 | SELF-EXPANDING INTRAVASCULAR MEDICAL DEVICE - A self-expanding intravascular medical device including a multi-component assembly with a self-expanding outer cage component comprising a plurality of struts; and a single cell wave-shape component disposed within the self-expanding outer cage component forming a channel therein. The proximal end of the single cell wave-shape component is connected to the self-expanding outer cage component at a proximal joint. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007758 | UROLITHIASIS REMOVING DEVICE AND METHOD - A urolithiasis removing device according to one embodiment can comprise: an insertion tube; a guide which is inserted into the insertion tube and which is relatively movable with respect to the insertion tube; a wire which is inserted into the guide and which is relatively movable with respect to the guide; a basket positioned in front of the wire and capable of holding urolithiasis; and a control unit for determining the size of the urolithiasis on the basis of the relative movement of the guide with respect to the insertion tube or the relative movement of the wire with respect to the guide. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007759 | ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER AND ARRAY FOR INTRAVASCULAR THROMBOLYSIS - A catheter-implemented transducer device for intravascular thrombolysis, is described herein. Such a transducer device includes a catheter defining a longitudinal axis and having opposed proximal and distal ends. At least one ultrasonic transducer arrangement is disposed about the distal end. The ultrasonic transducer arrangement is oriented with acoustic waves propagating parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the ultrasonic transducer arrangement is configured as a multi-layer stacked structure of ultrasonic transducer elements. Optionally, the ultrasonic transducer arrangement is a laser ultrasonic transducer arrangement. Optionally, the ultrasonic transducer arrangement is configured to operate in a lateral mode. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007760 | SURGICAL SYSTEMS WITH SESNSING AND MACHINE LEARNING CAPABILITIES AND METHODS THEREOF - Systems and methods for determining surgical system settings during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The surgical systems comprise of a control system, a means for tissue removal, sensing capabilities and machine learning application(s). The sensing capabilities and machine learning application(s) are configured to determine type and/or properties of the removed tissue and to predict preferred surgical settings for optimized removal and surgical outcomes. The learning machine application(s) communicates these preferred settings to a surgical control system. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007761 | Streamlined Treatment of Clot Removal, Angioplasty and Prevention of Restenosis Using a Single Integrated Intravascular Device - A single integrated intravascular device including a stentriever and semi-compliant balloon housed therein. After traversing a clot, the device is deployed to a self-expanded state engaging the clot therein, whereupon the device along with the embedded clot is removed. Detecting through imaging a stenosis at an original position of the captured clot, the device is reintroduced to that location and the stentriever is deployed to a self-expanded state. Inflating the semi-compliant balloon enlarges the stentriever to a hyper-expanded state greater than the self-expanded state thereby dilating the vessel while simultaneously completely detaching/releasing the stentriever from a remaining portion of the device. Then the semi-compliant balloon is collapsed and withdrawn along with the remaining portion of the device, while the detachable/releasable portion of the stentriever in the self-expanded state remains in the vessel. | 2021-01-14 |
20210007762 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING SINUSITIS AND OTHER DISORDERS OF THE EARS, NOSE AND/OR THROAT - Sinusitis, enlarged nasal turbinates, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, allergic conditions, facial fractures and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies, mucus flow studies, air/gas flow studies, anatomic dimension studies, endoscopic studies and transillumination studies. Access and occluder devices may be used to establish fluid tight seals in the anterior or posterior nasal cavities/nasopharynx and to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g., scopes, guidewires, catheters, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for injecting diagnostic or therapeutic agents, devices for implanting devices such as stents, substance eluting devices, substance delivery implants, etc. | 2021-01-14 |