04th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 52 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150025392 | EFFICIENT 3-D TELESTRATION FOR LOCAL AND REMOTE ROBOTIC PROCTORING - An apparatus is configured to show telestration in 3-D to a surgeon in real time. A proctor is shown one side of a stereo image pair, such that the proctor can draw a telestration line on the one side with an input device. Points of interest are identified for matching to the other side of the stereo image pair. In response to the identified points of interest, regions and features are identified and used to match the points of interest to the other side. Regions can be used to match the points of interest. Features of the first image can be matched to the second image and used to match the points of interest to the second image, for example when the confidence scores for the regions are below a threshold value. Constraints can be used to evaluate the matched points of interest, for example by excluding bad points. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025393 | WEARABLE HEART RATE MONITOR - Some embodiments provide a wearable fitness monitoring device including a motion sensor and a photoplethysmographic (PPG) sensor. The PPG sensor includes (i) a periodic light source, (ii) a photo detector, and (iii) circuitry determining a user's heart rate from an output of the photo detector. Some embodiments provide methods for operating a heart rate monitor of a wearable fitness monitoring device to measure one or more characteristics of a heartbeat waveform. Some embodiments provide methods for operating the wearable fitness monitoring device in a low power state when the device determines that the device is not worn by a user. Some embodiments provide methods for operating the wearable fitness monitoring device in a normal power state when the device determines that the device is worn by a user. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025394 | WEARABLE HEART RATE MONITOR - Some embodiments provide a wearable fitness monitoring device including a motion sensor and a photoplethysmographic (PPG) sensor. The PPG sensor includes (i) a periodic light source, (ii) a photo detector, and (iii) circuitry determining a user's heart rate from an output of the photo detector. Some embodiments provide methods for operating a heart rate monitor of a wearable fitness monitoring device to measure one or more characteristics of a heartbeat waveform. Some embodiments provide methods for operating the wearable fitness monitoring device in a low power state when the device determines that the device is not worn by a user. Some embodiments provide methods for operating the wearable fitness monitoring device in a normal power state when the device determines that the device is worn by a user. Some embodiments provide methods for using response characteristics of the user's skin to adjust a gain and/or light emission intensity of the heart rate monitor. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025395 | BREATHING ANALYSIS METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - In a breathing analysis method using an electrocardiogram of a user, a breathing curve is generated according to R waves in the electrocardiogram, and whether the user is currently taking a breathing out action or a breathing in action is detected according to the breathing curve. A duration of the breathing in action or the breathing out action of the user is computed according to the breathing curve, and a ratio of the duration and a standard time of the breathing in action or the breathing out action is computed. A breathing in or out progress is displayed in a progress demonstration bar on the display device according to the ratio. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025396 | BLOOD PRESSURE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A blood pressure analysis system/method allowing conversion from an analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface is disclosed. In some preferred embodiments the system/method permits a fiber optic pressure sensor to be interfaced to a standard patient care monitor (PCM) system using standardized Wheatstone Bridge analog interface inputs. Within this context the Wheatstone Bridge sensed output is defined by stimulus from the PCM and modulation of bridge element values by the conditioned output of an analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital-to-analog conversion in this blood pressure analysis permits retrofitting of PCM devices having analog Wheatstone Bridge inputs with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for specialized modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. Methods disclosed herein include techniques to connect arbitrary types/numbers of analog sensors to traditional PCM systems without the need for PCM system hardware/software modifications. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025397 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING CARDIAC PRESSURE BASED ON CARDIAC ELECTRICAL CONDUCTION DELAYS USING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques are provided for estimating left atrial pressure (LAP) or other cardiac performance parameters based on measured conduction delays. In particular, LAP is estimated based interventricular conduction delays. Predetermined conversion factors stored within the device are used to convert the various the conduction delays into LAP values or other appropriate cardiac performance parameters. The conversion factors may be, for example, slope and baseline values derived during an initial calibration procedure performed by an external system, such as an external programmer. In some examples, the slope and baseline values may be periodically re-calibrated by the implantable device itself. Techniques are also described for adaptively adjusting pacing parameters based on estimated LAP or other cardiac performance parameters. Still further, techniques are described for estimating conduction delays based on impedance or admittance values and for tracking heart failure therefrom. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025398 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Assessing a Vessel with Automated Drift Correction - Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries without the administration of a hyperemic agent. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess a vessel by automatically correcting for drift in the equipment utilized to obtain measurements related to the vessel. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025399 | AUTOMATIC BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An automatic blood pressure measuring apparatus includes: a compression band wrapped around a compressed site of a living body, the automatic blood pressure measuring apparatus sequentially extracting a pulse wave that is pressure oscillation in the compression band in a process of changing a compression pressure value of the compression band to determine a blood pressure value of the living body based on a change in the pulse wave, the compression band having a plurality of expansion bags having independent air chambers aligned in a width direction to respectively compress the compressed site of the living body, the automatic blood pressure measuring apparatus sequentially calculating an amplitude ratio of an amplitude value of a pulse wave from a predetermined expansion bag positioned on a downstream side of an upstream expansion bag positioned on an upstream side of an artery in the compressed site out of the expansion bags. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025400 | BLOOD PRESSURE METER - With the blood pressure meter of the present invention, a pump unit is connected via a first fluid path to a fluid bladder. The first fluid path extends straight in the Z direction between the pump unit and the fluid bladder, sends air supplied from the pump unit to the fluid bladder or sends air inside of the fluid bladder to a valve. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025401 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MONITORING SYSTEMS - A system for monitoring physical activity, in which activity data for an individual is be captured and stored whether the activity takes place in a health club or away from the health club (e.g. outdoors). The proposed approach is to capture heart rate data using an individual heart rate monitor (e.g. a chest belt) that has inbuilt memory for storing the heart rate data. The data is uploaded from the belt to a database, preferably a database that is accessible over the Internet, via a receiver station that will typically be located in a health club where the user is a member. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025402 | Method of Locating the Tip of a Central Venous Catheter - A method of locating a tip of a central venous catheter (“CVC”) having a distal and proximal pair of electrodes disposed within the superior vena cava, right atrium, and/or right ventricle. The method includes obtaining a distal and proximal electrical signal from the distal and proximal pair of electrodes and using those signals to generate a distal and proximal P wave, respectively. A deflection value is determined for each of the P waves. A ratio of the deflection values is then used to determine a location of the tip of the CVC. Optionally, the CVC may include a reference pair of electrodes disposed within the superior vena cava from which a reference deflection value may be obtained. A ratio of one of the other deflection values to the reference deflection value may be used to determine the location of the tip of the CVC. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025403 | MOOD ANALYSIS METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS - In a mood analysis method using an electrocardiogram of a user, RR intervals in the electrocardiogram are computed, and low-frequency (LF) values and high-frequency (HF) values are also computed according to the RR intervals. Standard values of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity and parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) activity are acquired corresponding to age and sex data of the user, to establish a mood display coordinate system. Coordinates of the LF values and the HF values in the mood display coordinate system are computed to determine a mood of the user. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025404 | METHODOLOGY FOR AUTOMATED SIGNAL MORPHOLOGY ANALYSIS IN IMPLANTABLE ELECTROTHERAPY AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS - Systems and related methods for analyzing data sensed from a device implanted in a patient, such as a cardiac pacing system. The system detects and evaluates electric signals within the patient that share a common event marker. By using algorithms and graphical presentation of the collected signals having common event markers, deviations in signals over time can be identified and evaluated in consideration of taking further action related to the patient and the implanted device. The system can also be used in conjunction with an advanced patient management system that includes a programmer or repeater capable of gathering information from the implanted device and transmitting the data to a host via a communications network for evaluation at a remote location. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025405 | ACUTE LUNG INJURY (ALI)/ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING - A patient is monitored for a medical condition such as acute lung injury (AL1) by operations including: (i) receiving values of a plurality of physiological parameters for the patient; (ii) computing an AL1 indicator value based at least on the received values of the plurality of physiological parameters for the patient; and (iii) displaying a representation of the computed AL1 indicator value on a display ( | 2015-01-22 |
20150025406 | BIDIRECTIONAL PHYSIOLOGICAL INFORMATION DISPLAY - A patient monitor for displaying a physiological signal can include a visual element having a middle portion indicative of a transition in the physiological signal between physiological states. The visual element can also include first and second extremity portions, the first extremity portion extending from the middle portion in a first direction and the second extremity portion extending from the middle portion in a second direction. The visual element can also include an actionable value indicator to specify a value about the middle portion and the first and second extremity portions. The patient monitor can also include a processor configured to cause the value indicator to actuate in both the first and second directions according to changes in the physiological signal. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025407 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN ARTIFICIAL EXHALATION PROFILE - Methods and devices for creating an artificial exhalation profile, for example for use in the sampling of exhaled breath or air from the nasal cavity from a mammal, wherein said mammal exhales into a device comprising a flow channel, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a control unit, and means for creating an exhalation flow, wherein said means for creating an exhalation flow maintain an exhalation flow at one or more pre-determined flow rate (rates), within a predetermined interval, substantially independent of exhalation pressure. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025408 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A SKULL/BRAIN INTERFACE - Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for directing and focusing signals to the brain for neuromodulation and for directing and focusing signals or other energy from the brain for measurement, heat transfer and imaging. An aperture in the skull and/or a channel device implantable in the skull can be used to facilitate direction and focusing. Treatment and diagnosis of multiple neurological conditions may be facilitated with the disclosed systems, methods and devices. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025409 | Probe for Measuring a Patient's Bulbocavernosus Muscle Reflex - A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e.g., a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e.g., spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e.g., the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025410 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO RESTORE AND/OR IMPROVE NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS BY MODIFYING SPECIFIC NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHWAYS - The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for restoring or improving nervous system function of a subject. Provided is a method involving: (i) providing an operant conditioning protocol effective to produce targeted neural plasticity (TNP) in a primary targeted central nervous system (CNS) pathway of a subject; and (ii) administering the operant conditioning protocol to the subject to elicit TNP in the primary targeted CNS pathway and to elicit generalized neural plasticity (GNP) in one or more other CNS pathway. The elicitation of the GNP in the one or more other CNS pathway serves to restore or improve a nervous system function of the subject. Provided is a device comprising a nerve stimulation-electromyographic recording component and a controller for operating the nerve stimulation-electromyographic recording component in accordance with an operant conditioning protocol. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025411 | VASCULAR INTRODUCER WITH TEMPERATURE MONITORING PROBE AND SYSTEMS FOR ENDOVASCULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An introducer sheath/temperature probe assembly that is insertable into a blood vessel of a human or veterinary patent to measure the temperature of blood flowing through that blood vessel. The introducer sheath/temperature probe assembly may be used in conjunction with an indwelling heat exchange catheter system to warm or cool all or a portion of the patient's body to a desired target temperature and to maintain such target temperature for a desired period of time. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025412 | ALLERGY TESTING SYSTEM, METHOD AND KIT - An allergy skin test kit includes a template having puncture site indicators and a computer-readable storage medium storing allergy test information that associates the puncture site indicators of the template with template locations or test substance indicators. A method of performing an allergy skin test includes providing a template having puncture site indicators. Allergy test information that associates the puncture site indicators of the template with template locations or test substances identifiers is obtained. Image data corresponding to a test area on the skin of a test subject obtained and image regions corresponding to the puncture site indicators of the template are identified. Test results corresponding to the image regions are determined based, at least in part, on the allergy test information. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025413 | HEARING PROFILE TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - Examples of systems and methods for profiling the hearing ability of a consumer are disclosed. One example includes a personal computer and a handheld device configured to produce calibrated acoustic output at suprathreshold levels above 20 db HL, and at step levels of 10-20 decibels, and presented test frequency bands across an audiometric frequency range from 400 to 8000Hz. The consumer's minimal audibility levels are registered, and a hearing profile score is presented to indicate hearing ability and hearing aid candidacy. In some embodiments, band-limited natural sounds are presented. Systems and methods disclosed herein, with considerations for noise present in the consumer's environment, allow for rapid calibrated hearing profiling, using a standard personal computer and minimal hardware, thus particularly suited for self-testing outside clinical environments such as at home or the office. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025414 | BIOPSY DEVICE TARGETING FEATURES - An apparatus for guiding a biopsy instrument into tissue of a patent comprises a cannula, a guide device, a support structure, and a locking assembly. At least a portion of the biopsy instrument is insertable into the cannula. The guide device comprises at least one guide hole. The at least one guide hole is configured to receive the cannula. The support structure is configured to position the guide device relative to a breast of a patent. The locking assembly comprises a lock arm that is configured to engage the cannula to restrict translational movement of the cannula within the guide hole of the guide device. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025415 | Transport System for Biopsy Device - A biopsy device includes a hollow needle, and a sample-receiving device that is movable in the hollow needle. A power-driven element having a motor is provided. A transport device is drivably coupled to the motor. The transport device includes a toothed flexible member drivably engaged with a drive gear. The toothed flexible member has a distal portion coupled to the sample-receiving device. The toothed flexible member is configured to move the sample-receiving device in the hollow needle between an extended position and a retracted position. The toothed flexible member has a proximal portion that extends proximal to the proximal end of the hollow needle. A housing element has a helical coiling-up groove configured to accommodate the proximal portion of the toothed flexible member when the sample-receiving device is retracted to the retracted position. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025416 | SENSOR CATHETER HAVING REDUCED CROSS-TALK WIRING ARRANGEMENTS - Improved wiring arrangements for sensor catheters are provided to reduce wire-to-wire cross-talk wherein wires connecting the sensor of the sensor catheter to a processing unit are divided into a plurality of wire bundles contained within respective sheaths, with the wires in wire bundle twisted together reduce electromagnetic signal interference among the individual wires, or between wire bundles. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025417 | Cough Detection, Analysis, and Communication Platform - A cough detection, analysis, and communication platform may be provided. The platform may comprise methods, systems, and a devices for detecting, analyzing, and communicating cough detection data. A cough detection device may comprise at least one microphone and analytic firmware used to employ methods of detecting, analyzing, and communicating the cough detection data. The analytic software may be updated to use the appropriate algorithms for an individual or corresponding demographic based on, for example, age and disease, with abnormal cough frequency components, abnormal cough frequency profiles, and alert thresholds. The cough detection device may be configured to communicate cough detection data to a server. The server, in turn, may be operative to process and communicate the data to a third party, such as, for example, a physician. Systems may further be operative to provide a user interface (e.g., mobile or web applications) for interfacing with the platform. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025418 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING TISSUE - A sensor system for measuring an elastic modulus and a shear modulus and a method for evaluating a tissue. The invention pertains to a method for determining the presence of and/or characterizing abnormal growths, using a piezoelectric finger sensor (PEFS) system. The PEFS system may be particularly useful for screening for tumors and various forms of cancer. Additionally, the PEFS system may be useful for various dermatological applications. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025419 | INTEGRATED TRIAD SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ADVANCED ASSESSMENT METHODS, CORRECTIVE AND PERFORMANCE EXERCISE TRAINING, AND INTEGRATING SPECIALIZED MANUAL THERAPIES - The Ortho-Kinetics System is a biomechanically based system that, through systematic assessment, analysis, and evaluations, one can identify a person's anomalies such as postural deviations, joint limitations, neuromuscular imbalances, and movement compensations. This system makes use of a database which stores expert-derived information to guide the practitioner in the administration and performance of advanced assessment methods and programming process, corrective and performance exercise training, along with integration of specialized manual therapies. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025420 | ULTRASOUND TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A method can include targeting a region of interest below a surface of skin, which contains fat lobuli and delivering ultrasound energy to the region of interest. The ultrasound energy generates a conformal lesion with said ultrasound energy on a surface of a fat lobuli. The lesion creates an opening in the surface of the fat lobuli, which allows the draining of a fluid out of the fat lobuli and through the opening. In addition, by applying ultrasound energy to fat cells to increase the temperature to between 43° C. and 49° C. degrees, cell apoptosis can be realized, thereby resulting in reduction of fat. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025421 | STIMULATION TO GUIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY - The invention generally relates to methods for guiding physical therapy to a subject. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve providing stimulation to a subject's central nervous system to modulate one or more signals sent to or from a plurality of target regions of the subject. Methods of the invention further involve assessing the response of the plurality of target regions to the stimulation to determine if there is a differential response among the target regions to the stimulation, and providing focused physical therapy to at least one of the target regions based on the assessment of the response of the plurality of peripheral target regions to the stimulation. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025422 | Methods and Devices for Modulating Cellular Activity Using Ultrasound - The present invention comprises methods and devices for modulating the activity or activities of living cells, such as cells found in or derived from humans, animals, plants, insects, microorganisms and other organisms. Methods of the present invention comprise use of the application of ultrasound, such as low intensity, low frequency ultrasound, to living cells to affect the cells and modulate the cells' activities. Devices of the present invention comprise one or more components for generating ultrasound waves, such as ultrasonic emitters, transducers or piezoelectric transducers, composite transducers, CMUTs, and which may be provided as single or multiple transducers or in an array configurations. The ultrasound waves may be of any shape, and may be focused or unfocused. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025423 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EXOSKELETON APPARATUS - A control system for an exoskeleton for a limb of a user wherein the limb has an upper portion connected to the body of a user and a lower limb portion is provided. The control system controls operation of one or more drive motors that rotate one or more joints of the exoskeleton. Input signals from pressure sensors and positional sensors are monitored and, when the input signals fall within expected values, one or more control actions may be implemented. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025424 | TWO-PART NON-PLANAR GRADUATED COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CIRCULATORY DISORDERS - A therapeutic compression garment made from body and band portions wherein at least one of the body and spine portions is narrower or wider across its mid-section than at either or both of its top and bottom edges such that the garment assumes a non-planar shape when the body and spine portions are attached together. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025425 | Medical Vest for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) System - Medical vest for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) system, comprising at least a device comprising a deformable chamber and at least a port in communication with the chamber configured to let a pressurized fluid flowing alternatively in and out the chamber so that the inflatable device alternatively passes from an inflated configuration to a deflated configuration, characterized in that the device is configured to essentially expand along one single direction when passing from the deflated configuration to the inflated configuration. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025426 | ELECTRO ACTIVE COMPRESSION BANDAGE - The proposed device includes two segments adapted to enclose a body part in a form-fitting manner. Each segment contains an electroactive-material-based actuator, which is adapted to receive an electrical control signal and in response thereto adjust the actuator's morphology, so as to cause the segment to apply a basic pressure profile to the body part. A pressure transition is adapted to redistribute the basic pressure profiles between the first and second segments. A control signal in respect of the first segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a first adjusted pressure profile to at least part of the second portion of the body part, and vice versa, a control signal in respect of the second segment causes the pressure transition system to apply a second adjusted pressure profile to at least a part of the first portion of the body part. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025427 | RETRACTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE HEATING BRACE - The invention relates to a retractable and adjustable heating brace. Primarily, a main body is provided with a tie portion, retractable portions and assembly portions. A heating piece is disposed within the tie portion, and the assembly portion is provided with a temperature controller. Furthermore, a first conductive wire is connected to the heating piece at one end thereof and to the temperature controller at the other end thereof by extending through the first, second and third spaces, wherein the length of the first conductive wire located in the retractable portion is larger than the length of the retractable portion. Thereby when the user ties the main body around his or her waist by pulling the retractable portion thereof, the length of the first conductive wire can be stretched appropriately according to the stretch of the retractable portion. Accordingly, it can prevent the first conductive wire from break or damage. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025428 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A TOTAL CONTACT AND OFFLOADING CAST - The present invention relates to orthopedic casts. In particular, some implementations relate to one or more components of a total contact cast system that can be used in the treatment of an appendage, such as a leg or foot. While the cast system can comprise any suitable component, in some cases, it includes an elongated piece of hardenable casting material. In some such cases, the casting material includes a first length of casting material that is configured to extend over a patient's calf, a second length of casting material that is configured to wrap around a portion of the patient's foot, and a third length of the casting material that is configured to extend up a shin of the patient's leg. In some cases, one or more wings or straps extend between the first and third lengths of the elongated piece of hardenable casting material. Other implementations are also described. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025429 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SHEAR REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC CAST - The present invention relates to orthopedic casts. In particular, some implementations relate to a cast system having one or more underlayment components that are disposed between an internal surface of a cast or splint and a body part that is covered by the cast or splint. While the underlayment components can include any suitable element, in some cases, they include a compression sock and a padding layer. Additionally, in some such cases, the compression sock and the padding layer are capable of moving (at least somewhat) with respect to each other such that shearing movement between the skin of a casted appendage and the cast itself is configured to take place between the padding layer and the compression sock (and/or another portion of the underlayment). Additionally, in some cases, one or more components of the underlayment comprise an antimicrobial material, such as a bamboo fabric. Other implementations are also described. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025430 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN ORTHOPEDIC FOOT SUPPORT - The present invention relates to a foot support for use with a cast. While the foot support can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes an elongated foot pad having a heel end and a toe end, wherein the foot pad includes a first layer of padding. In some cases, the foot support and the first layer of the padding at the toe end of the elongated foot pad are formed into a toe guard having a resilient shape, such as J-shaped profile. As a result, in some cases the toe guard is configured to extend over a dorsal portion of at least one toe when a foot is disposed on the elongated foot pad. In some cases, the foot support also defines an offloading hole that is configured to offload weight from a wounded portion of a foot placed on the pad. Other implementations are also described. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025431 | TOTAL CONTACT AND OFFLOADING CAST SYSTEM - The present invention relates to orthopedic casts. In particular, some implementations relate to one or more components of a total contact cast system that can be used in the treatment of an appendage, such as a leg or foot. While the cast system can comprise any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a clam-shell cast, a foot support defining an offloading hole, a cast underlayment (such as a compression sock, a padding sock, and/or additional padding), and/or a footplate. In some implementations, the described cast system is configured to support a patient's foot and leg, while offloading weight from a sore, ulcer, or other wound on the patient's foot. Other implementations are also described. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025432 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING A TOTAL CONTACT AND OFFLOADING CAST - Some implementations of the described invention relate to systems and methods for applying a total contact cast to a patient for treatment of a wound on an appendage, such as a leg or foot. While the cast system can comprise any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a clam-shell cast, a foot support defining (or customizable to define) an offloading hole, and a cast underlayment (such as a compression sock, a padding sock, and/or additional padding). In some implementations, a first length of the clam-shell cast is applied to a patient's calf, a second length of the cast is applied to across a patient's foot, and a third length is folded up over the patient's foot to extend up a portion of the patient's calf. In some cases, a strap or wing is used to attach the first and the third lengths together. Other implementations are also described. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025433 | JAW BRACE - A brace that includes a chin support for stabilizing a patient's chin in a fixed relative position. More specifically, the chin support is maintained in a fixed position through the use of additional mechanisms such as a chest plate, an articulating arm, or a telescoping arm. The brace is used to stabilize a patient's chin when the patient's chin is placed upon the chin support. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025434 | Mobilizing Musculoskeletal Structures - An injured musculoskeletal structure is mobilized relative to a juxtaposing support structure surface to isolate the injured musculoskeletal structure from forces transferred from adjoining musculoskeletal structures in order to alleviate pain, discomfort, inflammation, and further injury associated with such transferred forces. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025435 | FOOT STABILIZER SOCKS AND STABILIZER PADS THEREFOR - A stabilizing sock has a foot section having a shape corresponding to a human foot and comprising a rearfoot portion corresponding to human calcaneous and talus bones and to tibial and fibular malleoli, a forefoot portion corresponding to human metatarsal and phalanx bones, and a midfoot portion between the rearfoot portion and the forefoot portion and corresponding to human cuboid, navicular and cuneiform bones. The sock has a medial stabilizer region on a medial side of the sock and a lateral stabilizer region on a lateral side of the sock. The medial stabilizer region covers a forward medial region of the rearfoot portion and a rearward medial region of the midfoot portion, and the lateral stabilizer region covers a forward lateral region of the rearfoot portion. The sock may also include lace bite protector regions and boot bang protector regions. Kits for assembling stabilizing socks are also described. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025436 | WOUND PROTECTING AND FIXING DEVICE - A wound protecting and fixing device includes at least a protecting and fixing layer ( | 2015-01-22 |
20150025437 | VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM WITH CONNECTOR - A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, a system is provided for providing continuous flow of blood between two locations in a patient's cardiovascular system. A first blood conduit is provided that has a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is adapted to be inserted into a blood vessel at an insertion site and to be advanced therethrough to a location spaced apart from the insertion site. The system is provided with a connector that has a distal portion adapted to be engaged with the proximal portion of the first blood conduit and a tubular body extending proximally of the distal portion. The tubular body is adapted to be inserted into and/or attached to an end of a second blood conduit, such as a vascular graft or the like. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025438 | Pull-Activated Tampon Applictor - A pull-activated applicator includes a barrel, a pledget, a finger grip, and a deployment element. The pledget includes a withdrawal string and is located within the barrel. The barrel, the pledget, and the deployment element are configured such that application of a force to the deployment element in a first direction deploys the pledget and withdrawal string from the barrel in a second direction generally opposite the first direction. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025439 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING PHOTO-BIOLOGIC MINIMUM BIOFILM INHIBITORY CONCENTRATION OF INFRARED LIGHT - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for prophylactic application of near-infrared optical energies and dosimetries to photo-biologically inhibit accelerations or intensifications in biofilm production, after a bacterial or fungal pathogen is challenged with an antibiotic or antifungal agent. This photo-biologic minimum biofilm inhibitory concentration (PMBIC) of infrared light will lower the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) necessary of an antibiotic and/or antifungal molecule necessary to decrease bacterial and fungal pathogens in human tissues. These systems and methods will only target undesirable microbial cells. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025440 | Eye Therapy System - Embodiments apply a cross-linking agent to a region of corneal tissue. The cross-linking agent improves the ability of the corneal tissue to resist undesired structural changes. For example, the cross-linking agent may be Riboflavin or Rose Bengal, and the initiating element may be photoactivating light, such as ultraviolet (UV) light. In these embodiments, the photoactivating light initiates cross-linking activity by irradiating the applied cross-linking agent to release reactive oxygen radicals in the corneal tissue. The cross-linking agent acts as a sensitizer to convert O | 2015-01-22 |
20150025441 | Active Transdermal Medicament Patch and Circuit Board for Same - An active transdermal medicament patch includes a planar substrate with a therapeutic face releasably retainable against the skin of a patient. A return electrode and a medicament matrix susceptible to permeation by medicament are secured at separated locations on the therapeutic face and electrically conductively engage the skin. A detector monitors iontophoretic medicament migration into the skin. An integrator operating on the output of the detector produces a running cumulative total of the amount of medicament delivered during a plurality of temporally non-contiguous therapy subsessions. A circuit breaker terminates medicament migration, when the output of the integrator equals a predetermined medicament quantity. A timer active during medicament migration stimulates a driver to operate a light-emitting diode in a distinct delivery confirmation mode during each a sequence of non-overlapping predetermined therapy subsessions, respectively. A circuit board on the substrate in a compact, folded state bears interconnected electrical circuit components. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025442 | SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR LEAD HAVING MULTIPLE OBSTRUCTION-CLEARING FEATURES - A spinal cord stimulator lead for implanting into the epidural space of a human or animal subject includes first and second lumens and electrical contacts. A pressurized fluid can be discharged through the first lumen directly onto a tissue obstruction to form a partial/pilot or full/final opening in the tissue obstruction. If a full opening was not formed sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead, the distal-end portion of the stimulator lead can be inserted into the partial opening and then a pressurized fluid can be delivered through the second lumen and into a distensible balloon for expanding the balloon to clear the tissue obstruction sufficient for passage of the stimulator lead. In this way the stimulator lead can be advanced past a tissue obstruction and into place for use to deliver therapeutic energy to spinal tissue adjacent the contacts, without having to remove and reinsert multiple surgical implements. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025443 | TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS TO TREAT CIRCULATORY DISORDERS - The invention relates to transdermal compositions including nifedipine, pentoxifylline, ketamine hydrochloride, gabapentin, lidocaine, and prilocaine that may be used to treat conditions such as circulatory disorders and peripheral neuropathy. Additionally, methods of the invention are directed to treating conditions such as circulatory disorders, peripheral neuropathy, wound healing, blood flow issues, or the like, comprising the steps of transdermal or topical administration of the compositions. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025444 | LASER-ASSISTED TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF NANOPARTICULATES AND HYDROGELS - Methods and systems for laser assisted delivery of therapeutic agents include preparing a site with an ultraviolet laser beam, at a wavelength appropriate for tissue ablation, such that an opening is produced in a surface of the site's tissue; and applying one or more agents to the prepared site, such that the agents penetrate the tissue through the opening to a predetermined depth. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025445 | LASER-ASSISTED TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF NANOPARTICULATES AND HYDROGELS - Systems for laser assisted delivery of therapeutic agents include an ultraviolet laser configured to produce a laser beam at a wavelength appropriate for tissue ablation; a lens configured to focus and direct the laser beam to a site, such that an opening is produced in a surface of the site's tissue; a nozzle having an aperture that emits the laser beam and that controls delivery of one or more agents to the site; and an imaging device configured to monitor a depth of penetration of the one or more agents into the site's tissue. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025446 | FLUID LEVEL DETECTION SYSTEM - A medical device fluid sensing system in provided. The system includes a transmitter array positioned in association with a fluid maintaining device, such as a reservoir in a cassette. Electrical circuitry is connected to the transmitter array and configured to cause the transmitter array to transmit light energy at a predetermined wavelength and producing a desired absorption coefficient based on expected conditions within the fluid maintaining device. The system also includes a receiver array configured to receive light energy transmitted through the fluid maintaining device and originating from the transmitter array, and a controller configured to determine fluid level in the fluid maintaining device based on conditions sensed by the receiver array. In one embodiment, three transmitters and three matching sensors are provided in a surgical cassette, and when optical energy having predetermined characteristics is provided to the transmitter array, the presence or absence of fluid is determined. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025447 | Wound Injector Apparatus - A wound injector apparatus is described. The wound injector includes a clotting factor, an expandable material, a thermal agent, a chamber, and a nozzle. At least one chamber houses the clotting factor, the expandable factor and the thermal agent. Additionally, at least one nozzle is configured to discharge at least one of the clotting factor, the expandable material, and the thermal agent. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025448 | ARRANGEMENT WITH A BLOOD PUMP AND A GAS EXCHANGER FOR EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION - The invention relates to an arrangement having a blood pump and a gas exchanger for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. According to the invention, the blood pump is designed as a pulsatile blood pump and is arranged with the gas exchanger in the same housing. The pulsatile blood pump and the gas exchanger are preferably connected to the same gas source so that the blood pump can be pneumatically driven. The novel ECMO system has a simple design, is flexible, and in particular can be used directly on the patient. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025449 | Activating Peripheral Devices in a Dialysis System - In certain aspects, a method includes determining that one or more alarm criteria of a first alarm condition of a dialysis machine is satisfied, and in response to determining that the one or more alarm criteria of the first alarm condition is satisfied, activating an alarm corresponding to the first alarm condition and activating a peripheral device. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025450 | Reversible Peristaltic Pump and Other Structures for Reflux in Eye Surgery - Devices, systems, and methods for treatment of an eye alter aspiration flow from the eye in response to an occlusion of the aspiration conduit pathway. Where aspiration is drawn from the eye using a volumetric pump, the pump can be reversed so as to induce fluid reflux from the aspiration conduit pathway into the eye to help clear the occlusion. The pump may vary the reverse flow in response to sensed aspiration pressure or the like, and the reverse flow may be halted before the pressure within the aspiration conduit pathway adjacent the eye significantly exceeds the irrigation fluid pressure and/or the pressure within the eye. Reflux may alternatively be generated by modulating a vent valve disposed between an irrigation conduit pathway and the aspiration conduit pathway. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025451 | SURGICAL HANDPIECE WITH DISPOSABLE CONCENTRIC LUMEN WORK TIP - A surgical handpiece has a connecting body with a distal end and a work tip with a hub at a proximal end. The hub is detachably connected to the connecting body by a threaded connector. The work tip has an open operating end at a distal end. This opening leads an axial channel extending through the work tip from the operating end to the hub. A radial channel extends from the axial channel in the hub to the external surface of the hub. A sleeve surrounds and is spaced from the hub. This sleeve extends to the vicinity of the operating end of the work tip, and has a first external connector in the region of the radial channel of the hub. The sleeve also has a second external connector. A seal is provided for establishing a fluid connection between the radial channel of the hub and the second external connector of the sleeve. The first external connector of the sleeve is in fluid connection with an irrigation channel between the inner surface of the sleeve and the external surface of the work tip. This irrigation channel extends to the vicinity of the operating end of the work tip for delivery of irrigation fluid to that area. The irrigation channel is generally concentric with the axial channel in the hub. Aspiration fluid is withdrawn from the open operating end of the work tip, through the axial and radial channels of the hub, the seal and the second external connector of the sleeve to an aspiration pump. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025452 | Methods for Modulating Hair Growth Using Truncated Laminin-511 - Disclosed are methods for the use of a truncated, recombinant laminin-511 for modifying hair growth as well as delivery devices, kits and methods for topically administering truncated, recombinant laminin-511. Furthermore disclosed are delivery devices, kits and methods using modulators of full-length laminin-511 expression or function to decrease hair growth in areas of unwanted hair growth. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025453 | Flushing a Fluid Line From a Medical Pump - A method and medical pump to perform a flushing procedure are provided. The medical pump is configured to execute the flushing procedure subsequent to an infusion procedure, the flushing procedure and infusion procedure lacking a specified relationship between each other until after performance of the infusion procedure. The method comprises performing an infusion procedure of a medicament with the medical pump and automatically querying in human detectable form whether to execute a flushing procedure in response to conclusion of the infusion procedure. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025454 | SYRINGES FOR PREFILLED AND FILL-AT-USE MIXING AND DRUG DELIVERY - Mixing syringes including a valve mechanism are configured and configurable to enable one or more substances to be prefilled into the syringe. The valve mechanism may be an aspect of a distal seal assembly. Actuation of the valve mechanism permits opening of a fluid passage for the mixing of one or more substances, and the resulting mixed substance can be delivered by the syringe, for example, for administration of a pharmaceutical to a subject. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025455 | SYRINGES FOR REPETITIVE MIXING AND DELIVERY OF INJECTABLES - Mixing syringes including a valve mechanism are configured and configurable to enable one or more substances to be prefilled into the syringe. The valve mechanism may be an aspect of a distal seal assembly. Actuation of the valve mechanism permits opening of a fluid passage for the mixing of one or more substances, and the resulting mixed substance can be delivered by the syringe, for example, for administration of a pharmaceutical to a subject. The repetitive mixing of substances contained in a distal and proximal chamber is also provided, where the plunger rod is configured to releasably engage a locking mechanism to actuate the valve, and can axially displace the distal seal assembly while the fluid passage is open. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025456 | SYRINGES FOR SEQUENTIAL DELIVERY OF INJECTABLES - Sequential delivery syringes including a valve mechanism are configured and configurable to enable one or more substances to be prefilled into the syringe. The valve mechanism may be an aspect of a distal seal assembly. Actuation of the valve mechanism permits opening of a fluid passage for the mixing of one or more substances, and the resulting mixed substance can be delivered by the syringe, for example, for administration of a pharmaceutical to a subject. The sequential delivery of substances contained in a distal and proximal chamber is also provided, where a second substance from the distal chamber is delivered followed by the delivery of a first substance from the distal chamber after the first substance from the proximal chamber is transferred into the distal chamber involving the actuation of the valve mechanism. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025457 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN AN AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMP - An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump are provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump may be measured. Based on measurements of one or more variables, such as force, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system. The methods of detecting occlusions may be dynamic. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025458 | GUIDING ASSEMBLY FOR INTRADERMAL INJECTION - Described is a guiding assembly for an injection device comprising a mount adapted to receive an injection device, a first gripping member rotatably coupled to the mount, a first lateral stop member coupled to the first gripping member, and a spring biasing the first gripping member in a first angular position. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025459 | MULTI-SITE INJECTION SYSTEM - A multi-site injection system includes a plurality of medicament delivering needles/microprotrusions, a needle/microprotrusion support, a supply of medicament, and a mechanism for providing the medicament to the plurality of needles/microprotrusions in order to effect delivery into a stratum corneum of a user. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025460 | Valves, Valved Fluid Transfer Devices and Ambulatory Infusion Devices Including The Same - Valves, valved fluid transfer devices and ambulatory infusion devices including the same. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025461 | Microfluidic Delivery Device - A system for the precise metering and delivery of discrete volumes is described. The system is composed of inexpensive components that can be easily assembled, allowing for cost-effective manufacturing of the system. The system can precisely meter and deliver fluids, solids in particulate or powder form, or alternatively it could mix discrete amounts of fluid and solid. Potential applications for the system and microfluidic device include subcutaneous, long-term, automated drug delivery, such as insulin for diabetics. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025462 | Occlusion Sensing for an Infusion Pump - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may include an occlusion sensor that can be used to detect when an occlusion exists in the fluid path between the medicine reservoir and the infusion site on the user's skin. Such an occlusion may occur, for example, when the fluid flow line (e.g., a cannula, infusion set tubing, or the like) is kinked. If the medicine dispensation path to the user is occluded, the user may receive no dosage or a lower dosage of the medicine. As such, the occlusion sensor can be used to indicate when the fluid is flowing or not flowing, thereby permitting the infusion pump system to communicate an alarm to the user if an occlusion exists. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025463 | INFUSION PUMP SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Some embodiments of an infusion pump system can include a controller in electrical communication with a pump device so as to provide selected dosages of a medicine to a user over a period of time. The infusion pump system can employ a number of power management techniques to reduce the likelihood current drain of a rechargeable battery of the infusion pump system. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025464 | MULTIPLE DRUG INFUSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A drug infusion system includes a first infusion pump including a processor and a user interface in operable communication with the processor, and a second infusion pump, wherein the processor of the first infusion pump (i) enables an operator to make a selection using the user interface, the selection specifying a combination of a plurality of drugs to be delivered to a patient using the first and second infusion pumps, and (ii) commands the first infusion pump to deliver one or more drug of the combination to the patient and the second infusion pump to deliver one or more drug of the combination to the patient. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025465 | Sacrificial Catheter - A sacrificial catheter assembly and method of use for placing a functional catheter within the body of a patient, such as into the patient's vasculature, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the sacrificial catheter assembly comprises a sacrificial catheter including an elongate body that defines a longitudinally extending lumen. A stylet is removably received within the lumen of the sacrificial catheter such that the catheter and stylet can be advanced together to a target destination within the body of the patient. The sacrificial catheter is configured so as to then be proximally slid over the stylet to remove the sacrificial catheter from the body while the stylet remains in place at the target destination. A functional catheter can then be distally slid over the stylet to place the functional catheter at the target destination. The stylet can then be removed from the body of the patient. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025466 | LOW PROFILE PASSIVE PROTECTOR FOR AN I.V. CATHETER - A low-profile universal passive protector is provided for an IV catheter comprising a hypodermic needle and a catheter. An elongate sheath defines a sheath cavity and a longitudinal axis. A slider is connected to the hypodermic needle and is movable along the sheath between first and second positions for withdrawing the needle into the sheath. A finger-press plate is coupled to the sheath and extends beyond the slider in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to define a plate height. A flashback body is coupled to the slider in a manner such that the flashback body and slider collectively define a cavity in fluid communication with the hypodermic needle. The flashback body is sized and configured to extend from the slider in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis to define a flashback body height that is less than the plate height. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025467 | CATHETER INSERTION DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a catheter insertion device, which comprises a catheter hub in which a check valve is arranged, and a catheter, which is in fluid communication with the catheter hub, wherein a support element is attached to the catheter, and a flexible buffer element is provided between the support element and the catheter hub. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025468 | EXTERNAL END DEVICE FOR PERMANENT CATHETERS SUITABLE FOR ISOLATING A LIQUID FLOW - An external end device for permanent catheters suitable for isolating a liquid flow from the environment has a body ( | 2015-01-22 |
20150025469 | Revolving Needle Magazine - A needle magazine ( | 2015-01-22 |
20150025470 | SUPPLEMENTARY DEVICE FOR A MANUALLY OPERABLE INJECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a supplementary device a supplementary device for a manually operable injection device. The supplementary device has a body defining a passage through which an injection device is slidable, and a securing unit to secure the body to the injection device in the specific position when the injection device is received through the passage. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025471 | Automatic injection device with reset feature - The present invention relates to a dose setting and expelling device comprising a drive member and a dose setting mechanism which simultaneously sets a given dose and stores the energy necessary for a subsequently driving the drive member in order to expel a dose of medicine from an injection device. According to the invention the dose setting mechanism allows adjustment in both directions, such that a given set dose can be reduced or cancelled by reversing the input motion, typically by rotating a setting member backwardly, this in contrast to the known devices which either requires an additional release mechanism or which cannot be reversed at all. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025472 | COVER FOR A SYRINGE AND METHOD OF MAKING - A medical assembly includes a syringe and a cover wrapped around the syringe. The syringe is configured to hold and dispense a medicine therein. The cover includes information pertaining to the medicine. The cover is movable between a rolled configuration and an unrolled configuration. The cover includes a re-sealable device to removably couple the cover to itself when in the rolled configuration. The cover includes radiation blocking material to protect the medicine. A method of attaching the cover to the syringe is provided. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025473 | MEDICAL CANNULA PACKAGE - A package for a medical cannula with a hub, such as a pen needle, is disclosed. The package includes a cover for receiving a medical cannula and for engaging a hub of the medical cannula. The cover has open ends that are in communication through the cover. The packaging also includes a sterility barrier for the cover. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025474 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH NEEDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL MECHANISM - Described is a medicament delivery device comprising a housing having a distal end adapted to engage a removable needle assembly, a dosing mechanism coupled to the housing, and a sleeve coupled to the housing and having a distal end with one or more projections. Movement of the dosing mechanism causes axial translation of the sleeve relative to the housing and causes the one or more projections to extend from a retracted position relative to the housing beyond the distal end of the housing to disengage the removable needle assembly from the housing. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025475 | Syringe Device - A medical delivery system comprising a container and a coupling mechanism movable between a coupling position wherein distal movement of a drive mechanism is transferred to an actuator, and a non-coupling position wherein distal movement is not transferred to the actuator. Moreover the present invention relates to a dosing assembly for use in the medical delivery system and a container for use in the medical delivery system. Finally, the present invention relates to medical delivery system comprising a dosing assembly having means for preventing a drive stem of the dosing assembly from being moved in a distal direction. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025476 | Method and Systems for Providing Fluid Communication with a Gastrostomy Tube - A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025477 | SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CENTERING MECHANISM - A seal assembly for a surgical access assembly includes a housing defining a center, first and second ring members, an inner seal member, and first and second centering mechanisms. The first ring member is disposed within the housing and includes the inner seal member coupled thereto and extending radially inwardly therefrom. The second ring member is disposed within the housing annularly about the first ring member. The inner seal member is configured to sealingly receive a surgical instrument inserted through the housing. The first centering mechanism is configured to bias the first ring member towards a concentric orientation relative to the second ring member. The second centering mechanism is concentrically disposed about the first centering mechanism and is configured to bias the second ring member towards a concentric orientation relative to the center of the housing. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025478 | Reinforced Septum for an Implantable Medical Device - A septum for sealably covering a fluid cavity defined in an implantable device, which may be an access port, and methods for assembling the implantable device. The septum may include a resilient septum body, an annular flange extending radially outward from the septum body, and a reinforcement component disposed in the annular flange for reinforcing engagement with a corresponding annular groove defined in a body of the implantable device. The reinforcement component may inhibit unintended detachment of the septum from the implantable device. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025479 | SKIN DRESSING WITH ELECTRODES AND PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PRECURSOR SUBSTANCE - A skin dressing comprising first and second electrodes, an electrical power supply not electrically connected to either or both of the first and second electrodes, and further comprising a physiologically or antimicrobially active precursor substance, the dressing being operable, when placed on a skin site to be treated, to connect the electrical power supply to both the first and second electrodes, thereby to trigger the electrochemical oxidation or reduction of the precursor substance on one of the electrodes to produce a physiologically or antimicrobially active oxidised or reduced compound which is capable of diffusing towards the skin site for the treatment thereof. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025480 | COMPOSITION FOR THE TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF FENTANYL - A transdermal drug delivery composition comprises an acrylate copolymer and from about 8% to about 30% by weight fentanyl. A transdermal fentanyl delivery composition comprising methyl laurate or tetraglycol as a permeation enhancer is also provided. The transdermal drug delivery compositions can be used to make a transdermal drug delivery device for the delivery of fentanyl. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025481 | Pocketable biodegradable powder application device - A pocketable biodegradable powder application device having a cardboard backer component affixed to the backside of which is a cardboard handle component and having adjacent to the frontside of the backer component, a first piece component made up of cotton batten material and having anteriorly adjacent to the first piece component, a frontal membrane component through which grains of cornstarch powder material held between it and the first piece component can pass whenever the device is pressed against the skin of a hospital patient, with the backer component, the first piece component and the frontal membrane component all being adhesively affixed to one another about the perimeters of each, once powder material would have been positioned in between the first piece component and the frontal membrane component; and with the intact application device being readily amenable to being held within a pocket unit made of paper material. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025482 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING REDUCED PRESSURE THERAPY - Embodiments of a reduced pressure system and methods for operating the system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system can include one or more processors responsible for various functions associated with various levels of responsiveness, such as interfacing with a user, controlling a vacuum pump, providing network connectivity, etc. The system can present GUI screens for controlling and monitoring its operation. The system can be configured to determine and monitor flow of fluid in the system by utilizing one or more of the following: monitoring the speed of a pump motor, monitoring flow of fluid in a portion of a fluid flow path by using a calibrated fluid flow restrictor, and monitoring one or more characteristics of the pressure pulses. The system can be configured to provide external connectivity for accomplishing various activities, such as location tracking of the system, compliance monitoring, tracking of operational data, remote selection and adjustment of therapy settings, etc. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025483 | VALVE FOR OSTOMY POUCH - A valve that is sealable to an associated container having an interior fluid storage region is adapted to permit and stop flow of fluid from the fluid storage region. The valve includes a valve body sealable to the container and a stem mounted to the valve body having a portion in flow communication with the fluid storage region. The stem is movable relative to the valve body between an open position to permit flow from the fluid storage region through the valve, and a closed position to stop flow through the valve. The stem has a grasping region spaced from the valve body. The grasping region is adapted rotate the stem to move the valve between the open and closed positions. The grasping region has first and second sides. One of the sides has a tactile indicator to provide indication of the position of the valve, the other of the side is devoid of the tactile indicator. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025484 | DRESSINGS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TISSUE SITE - Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed for treating tissue with reduced pressure. A dressing for distributing reduced pressure to a tissue site includes a plurality of liquid-impermeable layers that are stacked and a plurality of spacers disposed at least partially between adjacent liquid-impermeable layers. The plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are fenestrated at least in part. The plurality of spacers and plurality of liquid-impermeable layers form a plurality of flow paths for allowing fluid flow under reduced pressure. Adjacent layers of the plurality of liquid-impermeable layers are stacked without foam between at least a majority of coextensive surfaces. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025485 | FLUID VOLUME MEASUREMENT USING CANISTER RESONANCE FOR REDUCED PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEMS - A wound fluid collection system includes a canister adapted to collect bodily fluids from a tissue site. The canister includes an acoustic transducer adapted and positioned to insonify a cavity within the canister, the cavity being defined by a wall of the canister and the bodily fluids collected within the canister. A resonant frequency may be calculated based on a resulting received signal from the insonification. The resonant frequency may indicate a volume of the cavity within the canister. The difference between a known volume of the canister and the calculated volume of the cavity provides the volume of bodily fluid collected in the canister. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025486 | ALARM SYSTEM - Described herein are alarm systems for suction devices for reduced pressure therapy. Alarms systems provide alerts to the patient and/or practitioner regarding the ability of the suction device to continue to provide negative pressure to a tissue region. Alarm systems comprise a sensor mechanism, which is capable of detecting the position of a slidable seal within the suction device, and generating an alert. Certain variations of alarms systems comprise magnetic field sensitive switches and/or electric switches. Other variations of alarm systems comprise rotary encoders to detect the motion and location of constant force springs, which signal the notification mechanism to issue alerts accordingly. Described herein are alarm devices configured to retain a suction device therein and to attach the suction device to a patient. The alarm devices disclosed herein detect the depleted state of the suction device and are capable of retaining the suction device in a plurality of orientations. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025487 | INSTRUCTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present invention discloses an appliance for administering medical treatment to a person, as well as methods of using the appliance. In various embodiments, the appliance may be comprised of a medical device, an electronic processor, an electronic display (such as a liquid crystal display (LCD)), an audio output device (such as a piezoelectric speaker/microphone), electronic controls for controlling the operation of the electronic processor, and an electronic input receptacle (such as a DVD drive or USB port) adapted to receive and electronically access an electronic storage device (such as a DVD or flash memory device). The electronic processor or electronic storage device or both have information related to use and operation of the medical device digitally stored therein, so that the user of the appliance has ready access to instructional materials. Thus, the appliance includes an internal system for instructing the user in the use of the medical device. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025488 | DISPOSABLE OSTOMY ASSEMBLIES - Disposable elements for use in ostomy. In one embodiment a cap with an integral bag is provided. In another embodiment a sealable bag is provided with means for sealing. In another embodiment, the ostomy port itself is disposable. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025489 | Male External Catheter With Absorbent And Adhesive - The invention relates generally to external urinary catheters for males. More specifically, the invention relates to an external urinary catheter that includes an absorbent material to absorb urinary discharge. The absorbent material can be located in either a distal end of a tubular sheath, or in a receptacle that attached to the distal end of the tubular sheath. The tubular sheath of the external urinary catheter can include a tubular sheath of silicone rubber, wherein the sheath has an inner surface and an outer surface, and a layer of adhesive material directly and non-releasably bonded to the inner surface. | 2015-01-22 |
20150025490 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - A disposable diaper | 2015-01-22 |
20150025491 | DISPOSABLE DIAPER - The disposable diaper according to the present invention includes a base sheet ( | 2015-01-22 |