08th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160051238 | MOTION SENSITIVE AND CAPACITOR POWERED HANDHELD DEVICE - A handheld device includes an electronic instrument and a capacitive power supply for storing and delivering power to the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply includes at least one capacitor, and an electronic circuit operable to boost a voltage from the capacitor to a higher voltage for use by the electronic instrument. The capacitive power supply can be rapidly recharged. Some configurations include an accelerometer which permits the handheld device to detect movement and perform various operations responsive to detected movement. A dual charging station is also disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051239 | SURGICAL CLOSURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A device for closing an opening in a tissue includes a closure body, a fastening element, and a capture strip coupleable to the closure body such that the capture strip is moveable from a first position to a second position relative to the closure body, the capture strip including a receptacle configured to receive the fastening element when the capture strip is in the first position such that movement of the capture strip from the first position to the second position causes the fastening element to urge the closure body toward the tissue. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051240 | TISSUE PROTECTING DEVICES FOR TREATMENTOF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND OTHER CONDITIONS - According to one embodiment, a protective device for use in congestive heart failure treatments, and other treatments, includes a control mechanism, an elongate shaft, and a protective plate. The control mechanism is coupled with a proximal end of the elongate shaft and the protective plate is pivotably coupled with a distal end of the elongate shaft. The elongate shaft enables the protective plate to be inserted within a body and navigated distally of a heart wall. The protective plate has a relatively wide and thin body portion and is pivotable relative to the elongate shaft by operation of the control mechanism. Pivoting and/or navigating of the protective plate within the body allows the protective plate to be positioned adjacent the heart wall to shield body organs or tissue surrounding the heart wall from being damaged by surgical instruments inserted through the heart wall. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051241 | TELESCOPING RETRACTOR HOLDER - A telescoping retractor holder includes a length-adjustable support, the one end section of which can be supported on an operating table, and including a retractor lever, the one, distal end of which includes a retractor receptacle adapted to releasably grip a retractor, and the other, proximal end section of which can be operatively connected in a supporting manner to the other free end section of the telescoping support, preferably by way of a detachable connecting means, for the application of a lever force. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051242 | RETRACTOR - A retractor assembly includes a base; a first side arm assembly coupled to a first side of the base and configured to translate relative to the base along a first direction; a second side arm assembly coupled to a second side of the base and configured to translate relative to the base along the first direction independent from the first side arm assembly; and a central arm assembly coupled to a center portion of the base and configured to translate relative to the base along a second direction different from the first direction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051243 | Surgical dilator, retractor and mounting pad - A retractor having an elongate body that provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The elongate body includes a plurality of segments that are connected to one another through a plurality of ratcheting mechanisms. The ratcheting mechanisms permit relative movement of the segments with respect to one another when expander dilators are inserted within the retractor. The segments are surrounded and retained by a resilient elastomeric sleeve or bands. The distal end surfaces of the segments include thin edges that are configured to mobilize, dissect, split and retract the terminal tissues in the surgical area. The retractor is used in conjunction with a resilient elastomeric pad that is affixed to the patient and firmly engages the outer surface of the elongate body to thereby anchor the retractor to the patient. A separate anchoring device can be used to connect the retractor to the pad. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051244 | PUPIL EXPANDER - The pupil expander | 2016-02-25 |
20160051245 | Segmented Suture Anchor - Devices and methods for anchoring surgical sutures are provided. In general, a device as described includes an anchor assembly formed of a plurality of rigid anchor segments including a proximal segment and a distal anchor segment comprising a force transferring element, and at least one segment having at least one interdigitation element configured to create an engagement force between the at least one segment and a tissue. The device further includes a flexible member linking the plurality of anchor segments and configured to transition the anchor from a first, flexible configuration when the flexible member is in a relaxed state to a second, substantially rigid configuration when the flexible member is in a taut state. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051246 | Non-Sliding Soft Anchor - A method for coupling tissue includes aligning a guide tool on an outer surface of a first tissue; forming a bore in the first tissue aligned with the guide tool; deploying a non-slip suture construct through the guide tool and into the bore; adjusting a saddle along a flexible member to a position adjacent to a soft anchor, wherein the saddle prevents the flexible member from slideably moving relative to the soft anchor; and threading the flexible member through a second tissue to secure the second tissue to the first tissue. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051247 | DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery system is described. The system includes an integrated shield which is used to selectively cover a needle end portion of the device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051248 | SURGICAL NEEDLE HAVING A DETACHABLE TIP BODY AND A THREAD RUNNING INSIDE - The present invention relates to a surgical needle, which can be used in a medical application for suturing wounds. The present invention more specifically relates to a surgical needle that is connected to a thread and has a tip body, which carries the needle tip, and a needle body, wherein the needle body is helical and has an inner hollow space, and the needle body has a first end, which faces towards the tip body, and the needle body has a second end, which is opposite the first end, and the tip body has a thread receptacle and the thread is guided from the thread receptacle from the first end of the needle body through the hollow space to the second end of the needle body, characterised in that the tip body is formed as a separate component, which is detachably connected to the needle body, and has a tip body, shank piece and connection piece and is rotationally symmetrical about an axis through the needle tip. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051249 | VASCULAR HOLE CLOSURE DELIVERY DEVICE - A surgical delivery instrument for delivering a vascular hole closure device having first and second flexible members and a first and second engagement members extending from the respective flexible member. The delivery instrument includes a housing having first and second longitudinally extending openings and first and second projecting surfaces, the first projecting surface extending into the first opening for engagement by the first engagement member and the second projecting surface extending into the second opening for engagement by the second engagement member. The first engagement member is held by the first projecting surface until a predetermined force is applied to the first engagement member during placement of the closure device at a target site. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051250 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FIXATION OF ANKLE SYNDESMOSIS OR ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT DISLOCATIONS OF THE SHOULDER - A method of ankle syndesmosis repair according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, drilling a hole through a fibula and a tibia of an ankle joint, pulling a first button device through the hole using a pull-through suture until the first button device exits on a medial side of the tibia, flipping the first button device so it rests against a medial cortex of the tibia, and positioning a second button device at a lateral side of the fibula. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051251 | FULLY THREADED SUTURE ANCHOR WITH INTERNAL, RECESSED EYELETS - A suture anchor according to embodiments of the invention includes a body ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051252 | ANCHORS AND CINCHING FOR TISSUE OPPOSITION - A system for treating tissue includes a first anchoring device including a first anchoring element at a distal end thereof for anchoring the first anchoring device in a first target portion of tissue extending about a periphery of a tissue defect to be treated and a first suture receiving feature at a proximal end thereof. The system also includes a second anchoring device including a second anchoring element at a distal end thereof for anchoring the second anchoring device in a second target portion of tissue about the periphery of the tissue defect and a second suture receiving feature at a proximal end thereof. Furthermore, the system includes a suture configured to be passed through the first and second suture receiving features such that a tension applied to the suture draws the first and second anchoring devices toward one another to close the tissue defect. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051253 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SUTURING - An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes proximal section having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the proximal section; a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the proximal section, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to and after rotation of the suturing needle; and an actuator extending from the proximal end of the proximal section to actuate a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051254 | GRASPING APPARATUSES FOR HOLDING NEEDLES AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure includes needle holders and related methods. Some holders use or include an elongated handle having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a first jaw member coupled to the distal portion of the handle, a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the first jaw member, and a lever pivotally coupled to the handle and coupled to the second jaw member such that the lever can be actuated by a user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members. In some holders, the handle extends proximally beyond the lever such that the lever can be actuated by the user's thumb to selectively open and close the jaw members while the handle is grasped within the user's hand. In some holders, the handle is defined by an elongated housing defining an interior volume configured to receive at least a portion of the lever when the jaw members are closed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051255 | DEPLOYING FASTENERS - Methods for deploying a fastener to close an incision or wound involve exposing the inner surface of each opposing side of the incision and inserting down into the exposed inner surfaces from above the fastener. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051256 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FOLDING AND SECURING TISSUE - The present invention relates to devices, and methods for using the devices, to create and secure a tissue fold during an endoluminal medical procedure. The devices and methods may be used for folding and securing, for example, a fundus wall onto an esophagus), all or esophageal tissue in the region of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to reduce the diameter of the esophagus opening in that region. One aspect of the invention includes forming the tissue fold by closing a grasping arm that is pivotably connected to an overtube that has been positioned at the juncture of the fundus wall and esophagus wall. A further aspect of the invention includes tissue clips configured to be inserted and positioned through an endoluminal device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051257 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS WITH ROTATABLE STAPLE DEPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS - A surgical stapling instrument. Various embodiments include an actuation system for selectively generating a plurality of control motions. A surgical end effector is operably coupled to the actuation system. The actuation system interfaces with an actuation member configured to operably engage rotatable camming members to fire staples within the end effector into forming contact with an anvil portion of the end effector. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051258 | BLOOD VESSEL CLOSURE CLIP AND DELIVERY DEVICE - A clip for closing a puncture in a body lumen comprises a clip having a resiliently expandable circumference and a plurality of barbed prongs extending at least approximately in the same direction from one edge of the clip. A device for deploying such a clip is described. A method for deploying such a clip is also described. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051259 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH CIRCUMFERENTIAL FIRING - A surgical stapler is provided. The stapler employs circumferential channels through which staples are deployed along an arc pathway against an anvil surface. The curved channels allow staples with relatively longer legs to be used in the stapler having a smaller diameter at the jaws. Also, by utilizing a curved path, a much larger staple can be placed in the same diameter device. Specialized curved staples for use with the stapler of the present invention are also provided. To further enable the benefits of the stapler with circumferential channels and method of staple deployment, novel jaw reinforcement structures are provided in the present invention. The jaw reinforcement structures are located towards the center or bladeline of the device instead of around the circumference as in conventional staplers, thereby clearing the outer area near the circumference of the device to provide room for longer staples and staple firing components. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051260 | SYSTEM FOR JOINING TWO BLOOD VESSELS - A system for bringing two blood vessels into abutment includes two clamps Pc and a rod | 2016-02-25 |
20160051261 | Percutaneous Tendon-Muscle-Ligament Approximation Device - A device for the approximation of tissue including a hollow tube housing an inner core. The inner core may be moved within the hollow tube between first and second positions. The inner core comprises a distal tip. When the inner core is placed into the first position, the distal tip extends away from or outside of the hollow tube such that the distal tip may become securely attached to a selected tissue at a desired location. Once secured to tissue, the distal tip is configured to approximate the torn tissue in a selected direction. Associated systems and methods are also disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051262 | PYLORIC OBSTRUCTION DEVICE - An obstruction device includes an obstruction disc mounted on a shaft. The disc includes a membrane attached to a peripheral frame. An anchoring member extends from a distal portion of the shaft. The shaft, anchoring member and peripheral frame together have a unitary construction made from a bent slender element. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051263 | Advanced Endovascular Clip and Method of Using Same - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed towards an endovascular clip comprising a proximal anchoring member and a distal self-expanding member. The proximal anchoring member and distal self-expanding member are configured to extend across opposite sides of a neck of an aneurysm. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051264 | IN-SITU FORMING FOAMS WITH OUTER LAYER - Systems, methods and kits relating to in-situ forming polymer foams for the treatment of aneurysms or fluid filled spaces are disclosed. The systems include an insertable medical device and an in-situ forming foam of lava like materials with a fast forming outer skin and a slower hardening interior that is formed from a one-, two- or multi-part formulation. When used to treat an aneurysm, the foam is placed into contact with at least a portion of an exterior surface of the medical device and/or the tissue surface of the aneurysm. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051265 | SURGICAL CUTTING GUIDE - Tools or other instruments can be used by a surgeon to complete an orthopedic procedure. One tool can include a resection tower and a valgus guide. The resection tower can include a cutting block and a dial coupled with the cutting block. The resection tower can be configured such that rotational movement of the dial, about an axis, effectuates movement of the cutting block along a plane substantially parallel with the axis. The dial, when rotated in a first direction, can move between a first position, which corresponds to a minimum cutting depth of the cutting block, and a second position, which corresponds to a maximum cutting depth of the cutting block. The valgus guide can be coupled with the resection tower and includes a rotatable member. The rotatable member can include an angular surface with one or more variable depth splines providing varus/valgus angle adjustment of the cutting block. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051266 | ADJUSTABLE REAMING DEVICE HAVING A DISCRETELY POSITIONABLE STOP ELEMENT - An adjustable reaming device can include a proximal reamer and a positionable element. The positionable element removably attaches to the proximal reamer at one of a plurality of discrete longitudinal locations along the proximal reamer. A distal end of the positionable element forms a stop, which can contact a proximal end of a distal reamer and thereby limit distal motion of the proximal reamer with respect to the distal reamer. When the distal reamer is in contact with the positionable element, the distal reamer and proximal reamer are longitudinally offset by a one of a plurality of specified offsets. In some examples, the specified offsets correspond to a plurality of specified, discrete lengths for which implantable femoral stems are available. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051267 | GEARED INSTRUMENT FOR TIBIAL STEM REAMING OR REMOVAL - The present subject matter relates to a geared instrument. The geared instrument is configured to translate rotation about a first axis to rotation about a second axis. The geared instrument comprises a handle configured to rotate about the first axis. A translation gear is configured to couple to the handle. A stem is coupled to the translation gear and rotates in unison with the translation gear. The translation gear is configured to translate the rotation of the handle about the first axis to rotation of the stem about the second axis. The stem is configured to couple to a modular head. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051268 | TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK - A tibia cutting block for performing precise cuts into a tibia comprises an approximately cuboid body with a tibia attachment side and opposing thereto a front side. The body has a cutting guide slot extending from a top side into the body, a blade holding slot extending from a right side or a left side into the body, a first anchoring pin hole which is close to the intersection of a first plane defined by the blade holding slot and a second plane defined by the a cutting guide slot, a second anchoring pin hole distant from the first anchoring pin hole and a reference pin guide. All are penetrating the body from the front side to the tibia attachment side. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051269 | Single Probe With Disturber - A single probe percutaneous surgical instrument for de-bulking/removing thrombus/clog/calculi has an actuator assembly ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051270 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter includes an outer conduit having an outer surface, and an inner conduit having an outer surface. The inner conduit is suitable for passage over a guide wire, and the inner conduit is movably disposed within the lumen of the outer conduit. There is also a balloon having a proximal margin and a distal margin, such that the proximal margin of the balloon is attached to the outer surface of the distal tip of the outer conduit and the distal margin of the balloon is attached to the outer surface of the portion of the inner conduit that extends beyond the distal tip of the outer conduit. And there is a fluid port for introducing an expansion fluid into the annular space formed between the inner surface of the outer conduit and the outer surface of the inner conduit and into the lumen of the balloon, and for the removal of the expansion fluid. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051271 | High Intensity Ultrasonic Tongue Cleaner - An ultrasonic tongue cleaner applying high intensity non-attenuated ultrasound pressure waves to the tongue concurrently with the mechanical scraping action is disclosed. The ultrasound component is operative to damage and deactivate odor causing bacterial chains on the surface and in the folds of the tongue. A silver based antimicrobial attachment further enhances the performance of the tongue cleaner. Various configurations are disclosed, including user removable and replaceable tongue cleaner heads with and without antimicrobial silver. A motorized version featuring sonic frequency orbital vibration of the tongue cleaner head is described. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051272 | ERGONOMIC LOCKING MECHANISM - The disclosed subjects matter relates to a surgical instrument handle for a surgical instrument, that includes a first handle element, which can be rigidly connected to one of a shaft component and an actuating element of a surgical instrument, wherein an index-finger rest and a ball-of-the-thumb rest are formed on the first handle element, and a second handle element, which is articulated to the first handle element and can be coupled to the other of the shaft component and the actuating element of the surgical instrument, wherein at least one further finger rest is formed on the second handle element. A locking element is rotatably attached to the first handle element, wherein the locking element has an actuation segment and a first locking member. A second locking member is provided on the second handle element, and the first locking member is elastically preloaded toward the second locking member. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051273 | SURGICAL FORCEPS AND LATCHING SYSTEM - A surgical forceps comprising: a first working arm and a second working arm configured to move towards and away from each other; and an electromagnetic latching system; wherein the electromagnetic latching system is configured to create a force that is in a direction aligned with closing of the forceps or opposite to the closing of the forceps when an electromagnetic activation button is depressed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051274 | ROLLING JOINT JAW MECHANISM - According to an aspect, a device may include a shaft, a tool portion including a first arm and a second arm, and a split rolling joint including a first curved portion and a second curved portion. The second curved portion may be coupled to the shaft. The first curved portion may include a first split portion and a second split portion. The first split portion may be coupled to the first arm. The second split portion may be coupled to the second arm. At least one of the first split portion and the second split portion may be configured to roll with respect to the second curved portion such that at least one of the first arm and the second arm can move towards or away from each other. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051275 | RECONFIGURABLE ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: forceps including: (i) a first working arm and (ii) a second working arm; a blade; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first mechanical configuration where the first working arm and second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other to grasp tissue therebetween; (B) a second mechanical configuration where the first working arm and second working arm are secured together by an arm securing mechanism that prevents movement of the first working arm and the second working arm in a direction towards each other; and (C) a third mechanical configuration where the first working arm and second working arm are secured together so that the first working arm and the second working arm are prevented from moving in a direction towards each other, and the blade is substantially flush with or extend beyond a distal end of the first working arm and the second working arm; and wherein the electrosurgical device is configured to: deliver a bipolar current between the first working arm and the second working arm, and to prevent current from flowing from the blade when the electrosurgical device is in the first mechanical configuration and the second mechanical configuration; and deliver current through the blade when the electrosurgical device is in the third mechanical configuration. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051276 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUTTING TISSUE - A cutting instrument comprising:
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20160051277 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF COMPRESSED NERVES - Disclosed herein is a system for releasing a ligament. In one embodiment, the system includes a proximal handle, a tubular body, and a flexible body. The tubular body includes a proximal end and a distal end. The handle is coupled to the proximal end. The flexible body extends through the tubular body and includes a tissue cutting portion. The flexible body is longitudinally displaceable relative to the tubular body to move the tissue cutting portion between a non-deployed state and a deployed state. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051278 | Surgical Snare Device - A surgical snare device for use in polypectomy procedures includes a snare loop capable of being deployed with a plurality of precise internal diameters. The device includes a handle with first and second handle assemblies and a collar. The first handle assembly has multiple numerical markings on a side. The second handle assembly is slidable along the first handle assembly to deploy the snare loop from an elongate tubular sheath attached to the distal end of the first handle assembly. When the second handle assembly is slid to a position such that it aligns with one of the numerical markings on the first handle assembly, the snare loop will be deployed with an internal diameter in millimeters that corresponds precisely to the numerical marking. For example, sliding the second handle assembly to a ‘10’ marking will deploy a snare loop having an internal diameter of 10 mm. The collar is positioned just distal to the second handle assembly and is also slidable along the first handle assembly. The collar functions as a depth stop and prevents further distal movement of the second handle assembly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051279 | ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PUNCTURE ASSIST DEVICE AND ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PUNCTURE METHOD USING THE SAME | 2016-02-25 |
20160051280 | SURGICAL DEVICE, OUTER TUBE, ENDOSCOPE, AND TREATMENT TOOL - A surgical device, an outer tube, an endoscope and a treatment tool that have a simple configuration and excellent operability are provided. The outer tube includes a slider in an outer tube body. When the endoscope and the treatment tool are inserted into the outer tube, the endoscope and treatment tool are held by an endoscope holding part and a treatment tool holding part each being provided in the slider, and are combined into a single unit. Consequently, when the treatment tool is moved in the axial direction, the endoscope is moved in the axial direction in interlock with the movement. The outer tube is configured such that the inner diameter of the opening type hermetic valve part for the endoscope that is provided at a valve member is smaller than the inner diameter of the elastic member that is provided for causing the endoscope holding part to hold the endoscope. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051281 | HIGHLY RESPONSIVE INSTRUMENT SEAL - A surgical access port for passage through body tissue to provide access to an underlying tissue site is provided. The access port has a working channel dimensioned for receiving a surgical instrument and a seal assembly for providing a substantial seal before, during and after insertion of a surgical instrument. The seal assembly includes an instrument seal and a zero seal. The instrument seal includes a proximal base that is interconnected to a distal instrument engaging portion by an elongate supporting portion. The engaging portion has a lateral dimension larger than the lateral dimension of the supporting portion forming a bulbous, mushroom-like head. The lateral dimension of the engaging portion decreases toward a distal opening of the instrument seal such that the distal end of the engaging portion is substantially perpendicular to the seal axis. The supporting portion closely conforms to an inserted instrument and serves to align the distal end of the seal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051282 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PERFORMING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Method and system for treating a patient using a compressible, pressure-attenuating device. According to one embodiment, the system is used to treat urinary tract disorders and comprises an access device, a delivery device, a pressure-attenuating device, and a removal device. The access device may be used to create a passageway to an anatomical structure, such as the patient's bladder. The delivery device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to deliver the pressure-attenuating device to the anatomical structure. The removal device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to view the bladder and/or to capture, to deflate and to remove the pressure-attenuating device. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051283 | ABRASIVE BODY - The invention relates to an abrasive body ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051284 | CIRCUMFERENTIAL VERTEBRAL COLUMN FIXATION SYSTEM - A circumferential vertebral column fixation systems includes an elongated engagement bar including at least two spaced apart fastener holes configured to be positioned within a vertebral body or other spinal bony segment such that fasteners inserted into the vertebral body or spinal bony segment are provided with an anchor point to help prevent fastener pull out. The engagement bar can further include a locking bar disposed within the engagement bar which can lock the fasteners to the engagement bar. Methods of using the circumferential vertebral column fixation system are also disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051285 | CONNECTING ROD FOR SPINAL SURGERY - An interconnecting spinal rod with a flanged end permits the surgeon to specifically locate the superior end, screw/rod position thereby minimizing the connecting rod overhang. This minimal overhang reduces interference with the adjacent facet of a vertebra in a spinal interbody fusion surgical procedure. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051286 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF SPINAL DEFORMITY - The present invention generally relates to methods and device for treatment of spinal deformity, wherein at least one tether is utilized to maintain the distance between the spine and the an ilium to (1) prevent increase in abnormal spinal curvature, (2) slow progression of abnormal curvature, and/or (3) impose at least one corrective displacement and/or rotation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051287 | Flexible Spine Components - An improved flexible component used for dynamic stabilization of spinal segments for the treatment of vertebrae deformities and injuries and for the replacement of a complete or segment of the body of a vertebra in the spine is described. The flexible component is comprised of a solid, suitable implant material with a longitudinal bore the entire length and an appropriately formed slot which extends spirally around the shaft either continuously or segmentally. The flexible component may be encapsulated, fully or partially, in a suitable implant grade elastomeric resilient material. When used for a dynamic stabilization device, the component is attached to the vertebral bodies by pedicle screws know to those in the art. When used as a vertebral replacement device, attached to the component's opposite ends are members for attachment to the adjacent vertebra that allow for height and angular adjustment. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051288 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL SPINAL IMPLANT - A pedicle screw implant construct kit, comprising at least one pedicle screw, at least one collar comprising a recess for receiving a rod, the collar configured to be coupled to a head of the pedicle screw, an elongated rod for connecting the collar to one more additional collars to couple between the pedicle screw and one or more additional screws, and a locking ring sized to be positioned over at least a distal portion of the collar to restrain relative movement of the screw head and rod by exerting radial compression force onto the collar. In some embodiments, the components of the kit are comprised of carbon reinforced composite material. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051289 | SCREW RETENTION CAP FOR USE IN SPINE SURGERY - A retaining cap includes circular projections positioned on the outside of a circumferential surface of a main body of the cap. The projections define a diameter for the cap that is larger than the diameter of the main body of the cap. The retaining cap is joined with the tulip in an assembly by positioning the cap coaxially with the tulip body. The cap is then slid into tulip body with the projections aligned with respective half circle entry slots of tulip body. The cap is the rotated axially to a degree that the tulip's diameter is reduced to cause interference between the retaining cap projections and the tulip. The retaining cap can be rotated past the interfering diameter and into a home position created by cross holes in the tulip body where the cap can be removed from the tulip. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051290 | POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHOR WITH POP-ON SHANK AND FRICTION FIT RETAINER WITH LOW PROFILE EDGE LOCK - A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in an integral receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. A down-loadable compression insert, a down-loadable friction fit split retaining ring having inner and outer tangs and an up-loadable shank upper portion cooperate to provide for pop- or snap-on assembly of the shank with the receiver either prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra. The shank and receiver once assembled cannot be disassembled. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051291 | INTERSPINOUS LIGAMENT TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR - An interspinous cross connector system configured and designed to be implanted through the interspinous ligament by a rod that can puncture through the ligament while leaving the ligament intact. The cross connector system includes a first and second elongate rod and a third elongate rod connecting the first and second elongate rods using a cross connection assembly. The cross connection assembly includes a one-piece L-shaped connecting body comprising a receptacle facing outwards towards the first rod and away from the second rod and a clamp, and a set screw selectively positioned to securely hold the connecting body to the first rod. The connecting body is disposed substantially between the first and second elongate rods. The clamp allows the connecting body to slidingly engage with the third rod. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051292 | SPINE SURGERY DEVICE AND METHOD - A surgical connector useful to link spine rods together. The connector may be used adjacent a pair of mounting screws in one vertebra to limit movement between the screws or may be used to apply a lateral force to a portion of the spine to change curvature. A method of performing spinal surgery is also provide to reinforce a patient's spine. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051293 | JOINTED ROD - The present invention is a spinal fixation device that includes an occipital rod having a first end and a second end, and a spinal rod extending from a connection housing having a first end and a second end. The first end of the spinal rod is integral with a portion of the connection housing and the connection housing is configured with an elongated opening, a rotating plug, and a locking mechanism. The elongated opening is configured for mating with the first end of the occipital plate and the locking mechanism is adapted to enable the occipital rod to be locked in a fixed position. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051294 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STABILIZING BONE - In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible fastening band into contact with a first bone portion and into contact with a second bone portion. The portion of the flexible fastening band having a substantially uniform shape configured to substantially compliment a shape of the first bone portion and a shape of the second bone portion. The method further includes inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener and advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener until the first bone portion and the and the second bone portion are stabilized. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051295 | OSTEOSYNTHESIS DEVICE - An osteosynthesis device is provided, which, while being a single device, is wide in a range of fixing positions or fixing methods that can be selected in a repositioning operation, enables firm fixation of an affected portion, and alleviates feeling of discomfort felt at the affected portion after the operation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051296 | Bone Fixation Methods and Devices - Bone fixation systems and methods are provided herein. A system may include a plate, having at least one face configured to be affixed to a bone surface, and an adhesive for affixing the plate to a bone surface. In some examples, the plate may include at least on indentation on its face, such as a dimple. The system may also include an application device for dispensing adhesive onto a plate or bone surface, which may include a chamber for containing the adhesive, a heating element in communication with the chamber, a nozzle for dispensing the adhesive, a piston slidably disposed within the chamber for advancing the adhesive towards the nozzle, and a control mechanism for controlling release of adhesive from the nozzle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051297 | IMPLANT POSITIONING DEVICES AND METHODS - An implant positioning device including a guide and holder for fasteners used in orthopaedic fixation for use in affixing a plate-like member to a bone or other part of a patient. The guide and holder includes a base adapted to align with the plate in a manner to orient fasteners with the plate for fixation. A plurality of fastener holders are on the base and adapted to releasably hold a fastener in a manner where the fastener is exposed at a proximal end for access by a fastener driver and aligned at a distal end with an aperture on the plate through which the fastener is to be driven. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051298 | BONE PLATE AND METHOD OF USE - A bone plate assembly has the screws on one plate, either distal or proximal to the fracture, placed through round holes perpendicular to long axis of a first bone thus securing the plate rigidly to the bone on one side relative to the fracture. The screw holes can be either threaded on non-threaded. On the other side of the fracture, the bone fragment is first secured with an inclined screw placed from less than 90 to 10 degrees towards the fracture. As the screw is tightened it advances away from the fracture pulling the first bone, securely attached, plate towards the fracture site and thus compressing the fracture. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051299 | CONTOURED CALCANEAL PLATE AND A PERCUTANEOUS DRILL GUIDE FOR USE THEREWITH - This invention provides a calcaneal plate implanted using a sinus tarsi approach and comprises an anterior section having two locking screw holes, an s-shaped posterior facet section having a four locking holes and which rounds toward the bone at both the inferior and superior edges and is reinforced at the superior edge, and a blade shaped posterior portion having three linearly aligned locking holes and terminating in a tapered portion. There is also, a drill guide assembly having a drill guide column inserted through a hole in a targeting guide and locking to one of the locking holes in the plate, and cannulated drill guide sleeves that lock into holes in the targeting guide in a spaced relation whereby when the targeting guide is locked into the plate, the targeting guide can be used as a handle and wherein locking screws can be implanted percutaneously. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051300 | ANATOMICAL LOCATION MARKERS AND METHODS OF USE IN POSITIONING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS DURING SURGERY - A tissue marker assembly which can be useful with an implant delivery system for delivering a sheet-like implant is disclosed. The tissue marker assembly can include a delivery sleeve with a tissue marker slidably disposed within a lumen therethrough. A proximal handle can be coupled to the tissue marker and delivery sleeve, having a first part and a second part. The second part of the proximal handle can be releasably attached to the tissue marker proximal end so that the second part can be removed to allow the delivery sleeve to be removed proximally over the tissue marker after it is affixed to tissue. The distal portion of the marker can include a plurality of longitudinally extending arms when unconstrained project outward from the shaft to retain the marker's position in tissue. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051301 | METHODS OF FILLING BONE USING BONE CEMENT MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICES - Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051302 | HYDRAULIC DEVICE FOR THE INJECTION OF BONE CEMENT IN PERCUTANEOUS VERTEBROPLASTY - The present invention relates to the medical field, in particular relates to the practice of percutaneous vertebroplasty where a pair of syringes in the distal extreme of a lengthened hydraulic device, are united by a camera of intermediate connection of larger diameter (pressure exerting body) or modified inverted syringe tube with a bolster, a hydraulic connecting tube of flexible material that transmits the pressure of the smaller diameter manual or impulsion syringe in the proximal extreme of the device toward the intermediate cylindrical larger diameter camera (pressure exerting body), this camera is in an inverted position with regard to the first syringe (fluid control), this intermediate camera has a moving piston longitudinal to the axis of the cylinder that is controlled with the first syringe (manual) and in cooperation with the atmospheric pressure. The injecting syringe loaded with bone cement is coupled with the bolster of the body of pressure, and to the needle that drives the cement toward the interior of the bone. The intermediate camera (pressure exerting body) together with the hydraulic tube and the manual syringe form a hydraulic press system (F/A=f/a) that allows to increase in a potential way the pressure exerted in the first syringe and to make the injection of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) at an approximate distance of 1.0 m to 1.5 m. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051303 | BONE CEMENT MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICE - A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051304 | TENSIONED OPENING DEVICE FOR MONOMER CONTAINER - Opening device for the opening of a monomer liquid container ( | 2016-02-25 |
20160051305 | DISPENSING DEVICE WITH ELASTICALLY DRIVEN MIXER - A mixing device comprises a mixing space for mixing bone cement, at least one mixing element supported in the mixing space such that it can rotate, a gear for rotating the at least one mixing element, and at least one elastically deformable energy-storing element that is connected to the gear such that the gear can be driven by an elastic energy from the energy-storing element and such that the at least one mixing element can be rotated in the mixing space by means of the gear upon the release of elastic energy from the energy-storing element. Additionally, a vacuum mixing system and mixing method comprise the mixing device for mixing the bone cement. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051306 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH GRADUATED MARKINGS CORRELATING TO ANGULATION - A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including an end surface and a passageway. A second member is movably disposed within the passageway and includes a tip and a plurality of spaced apart markings. The second member is movable between a first configuration in which the tip extends parallel to the axis and a second configuration in which the tip extends transverse to the axis. The end surface is aligned with a first one of the markings when the second member is in the first configuration and the end surface is aligned with a second one of the markings when the second member is in the second configuration. Methods are disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051307 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELECTIVE CONTROL OF ELECTRODE ACTIVITY - Electrosurgical instruments are configured to provide increased ablative capability without requiring increased current density at the electrode. The electrosurgical instrument includes an elongate probe having a handle portion and a distal end. An electrode is disposed at the distal end and is configured to ablate tissue. The instrument includes an aspiration lumen, e.g., that may open through the electrode, at the distal end to aspirate fluid, tissue debris, and gaseous bubbles through the aspiration lumen. The electrosurgical instrument includes a user operable control (e.g., button) on the handle portion for selectively placing the instrument in boosted ablation mode, which can be achieved by restricting aspiration of fluid through the aspiration lumen, reducing active cooling of the electrode, and causing increased ablative sparking density at the electrode (e.g., by at least 10%, 20%, 35%, or 50%). | 2016-02-25 |
20160051308 | STRESS RELIEF COUPLINGS FOR CRYOTHERAPY APPARATUSES - Systems, devices, and methods for treating a patient are disclosed. The systems can include a cryotherapy apparatus for selectively treating targeted tissue. The cryotherapy apparatus includes one or more stress relief couplings located along a conduit to help keep an applicator positioned at a treatment site without significant rotational torque being imparted to the applicator by the conduit so that the applicator does not tend to move relative to patient skin during a tissue treatment. The stress relief couplings can include swivel connectors and clamps that cooperate to minimize or limit a rotational force exerted on the applicator by the conduit after the applicator is applied to the patient's skin. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051309 | CRYOGENIC BALLOON DEVICE WITH RADIOFREQUENCY TIP - An intravascular ablation device, including a flexible elongate body; an expandable element positioned on the elongate body; a radiofrequency or electroporation treatment segment located distally of the expandable element; a cryogenic coolant source in fluid communication with an interior of the expandable element; and a radiofrequency or electroporation energy source in communication with the radiofrequency or electroporation treatment segment. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051310 | ELECTROCAUTERY INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPIC THERAPY - An electrocautery instrument for endoscopic therapy includes an operation handle and a rotatable positioning means. The operation handle includes a cylindrical member, a fastening element, and a fixing protruding element. The fastening element and the fixing protruding element are disposed on the cylindrical member which further has a first inner hole. The rotatable positioning means encloses the cylindrical member and includes a rotatable element, a second inner hole, a clasping member, and securing units. The clasping member is disposed on a side wall of the second inner hole and engages with the fastening element. The rotatable element is provided for rotating the rotatable positioning means, so that the fixing protruding element can be positioned on any corresponding securing unit. Therefore, an electrocautery rod can be connectedly moved with the operation handle, thereby reducing components of the electrocautery instrument, and thus the cost is reduced greatly. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051311 | VOLUMETRICALLY OSCILLATING PLASMA FLOWS - Volumetrically oscillating plasma flows, the volume of which controllably expands and contracts with time, are disclosed. Volumetrically oscillating plasma flows are generated by providing an energy with a power density that changes with time to the plasma-generating gas to form a plasma flow. The changes in the energy power density result in plasma flow volumetric oscillations. Volumetric oscillations with a frequency of above 20,000 Hz results in ultrasonic acoustic waves, which are known to be beneficial for various medical applications. System for providing volumetrically oscillating plasma flows and a variety of surgical non-surgical applications of such flows are also disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051312 | LIVING BODY HEATING INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL DEVICE - A living body heating instrument is pushed or inserted into an affected part to continuously perform cauterization and vaccinotherapy. A living body heating instrument that is pushed or inserted into an affected part of a living body to heat the affected part includes: an inner needle; and an outer needle having a hollow portion into which the inner needle is inserted through an opening at the needle base side toward the needle tip side. The inner needle has biocompatibility and thermal conductivity, and contains a heater. The affected part is cauterized by the heater with the inner needle inserted in the outer needle. Next, the inner needle is withdrawn, and a drug is injected through the outer needle, which remains inserted, to perform immunotherapy. A temperature detecting element may be provided in an inner part of the inner needle or on an outer surface of the outer needle. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051313 | Attachment for Electrosurgical System - An electrosurgical scalpel for a gas-assisted electrosurgical system. The electrosurgical scalpel has a dielectric portion and a conductive portion. The dielectric portion forms a substantial majority of the outer surface of the scalpel such that the conductive portion is only exposed along a thin edge of the scalpel. The dielectric portion provided stiffness to the very thin conductive portion and causes energy to be concentrated at the thin edge of the scalpel. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051314 | MULTI-MODE COMBINATION ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: a first working arm, and a second working arm; (b) a blade; (c) one or more sliders that move along the forceps between at least a first position and a second position; (d) a first activation button; and (e) a second activation button; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other so as to grasp tissue therebetween, the blade is retracted within a distal end of the first working arm and a distal end of the second working arm, and the first activation button is configured to produce a first therapy signal; and (B) a second configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are secured together to prevent movement in a direction towards each other, and the blade is extended so that a distal end of the blade is substantially flush with the distal end of the first working arm and the distal end of the second working arm; wherein at least one of the one or more sliders disable the second activation button when the at least one slider is in a first position, and wherein the at least one slider in a second position: secures the first working arm and the second working arm so that movement of the first working arm and the second working arm are prevented in a direction towards each other, extends the blade, or enables the second activation button to produce a second therapy signal. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051315 | SIMULTANEOUS I-BEAM AND SPRING DRIVEN CAM JAW CLOSURE MECHANISM - A surgical instrument includes an end effector and a handle assembly. The end effector includes a movable jaw and a cutting element slidably movable within the end effector. The handle assembly includes an energy button configured to deliver energy to at least one electrode located in the end effector, a trigger plate operably coupled to a jaw closure mechanism, the trigger plate configured to close the movable jaw, a firing plate operably coupled to a cutting element drive mechanism. The firing plate is configured to drive the cutting element independently of the jaw closure mechanism. The cutting element drive mechanism is configured to close the movable jaw when the cutting element is driven. The handle assembly further includes a trigger operatively coupled to the trigger plate and the firing plate. The jaw closure mechanism and the cutting element drive mechanism are configured to simultaneously close the movable jaw. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051316 | ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE MECHANISM - An electrosurgical instrument comprises a shaft and end effector positioned distally of the shaft. A first jaw comprises a first jaw body, a first jaw energy delivery surface, a first jaw electrode positioned at the first jaw energy delivery surface, an insulator positioned between the first jaw electrode and the first jaw body to thermally insulate the first jaw electrode and the first jaw body, and an inner surface positioned at the first jaw energy delivery surface, thermally coupled to the first jaw body, and electrically coupled to the first jaw body. A second jaw pivotable towards the first jaw from an open position to a closed position comprises a second jaw energy delivery surface. The first jaw energy delivery surface and the second jaw energy delivery surface face one another when the end effector is in the closed position. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051317 | LOCKOUT DISABLING MECHANISM - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument has a handle assembly. The handle assembly has a trigger operatively coupled to a firing plate, an energy button configured to deliver energy to at least one electrode, a lockout element operatively coupled to the energy button, the lockout element configured to prevent operation of the firing plate, and a lockout disabling mechanism configured to disable the lockout element, the lockout disabling mechanism operable between a first position and a second position. When the lockout disabling mechanism is located in the first position, the lockout element is enabled and can be unlocked by the energy button, and wherein when the lockout disabling mechanism is in the second position, the lockout element is disabled. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051318 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED USING DRIVE CABLES - An electrically energized medical instrument uses one or more drive cables to both actuate mechanical components of a wrist mechanism or an effector and to electrically energize the effector. Electrical isolation can be achieved using an insulating main tube through which drive cables extend from a backend mechanism to the effector, an insulating end cover that leaves only the desired portions of the effector exposed, and one or more seals to prevent electrically conductive liquid from entering the main tube. Component count and cost may be further reduced using a pair of pulleys that are shared by four drive cables. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051319 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING A NEUROMUSCULAR DEFECT - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a treatment probe comprising an elongated body member and a needle portion. The elongated body member can have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The needle portion can be connected to the distal end portion. The needle portion can include at least one electrode and at least one fluid port. The at least one electrode and the at least one fluid port can be configured to deliver electrical energy and a tumescent fluid, respectively, so that superficial tissue planes overlying a target nerve are protected from inadvertent heat damage as a result of application of electrical energy to a target nerve. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051320 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELECTIVE CONTROL OF ELECTRODE ACTIVITY - Electrosurgical instruments are configured to provide increased ablative capability without requiring increased current density at the electrode. The electrosurgical instrument includes an elongate probe having a handle portion and a distal end. An electrode is disposed at the distal end and is configured to ablate tissue. The instrument includes an aspiration lumen, e.g., that may open through the electrode, at the distal end to aspirate fluid, tissue debris, and gaseous bubbles through the aspiration lumen. The electrosurgical instrument includes a user operable control (e.g., button) on the handle portion for selectively placing the instrument in boosted ablation mode, which can be achieved by restricting aspiration of fluid through the aspiration lumen, reducing active cooling of the electrode, and causing increased ablative sparking density at the electrode (e.g., by at least 10%, 20%, 35%, or 50%). | 2016-02-25 |
20160051321 | TISSUE ABLATION AND MONITORING - Tissue ablation devices, systems, and methods for monitoring or analyzing one or more aspects of tissue ablation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051322 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERCUTANEOUS EPICARDIAL ABLATION OF CARDIAC GANGLIONATED PLEXI WITHOUT MYOCARDIAL INJURY - A method and device for modulating the autonomic nervous system adjacent a pericardial space to treat cardiac arrhythmia includes a treatment source arranged to supply a treatment medium, a catheter having an end sized for insertion into the pericardial space, a medium delivery assembly having a distal end arranged to be positioned by the catheter into the pericardium, with the distal end of the delivery assembly comprising a delivery tip arranged to extend away from the distal end of the catheter into the pericardial space. A connector operatively couples the delivery tip of the medium delivery assembly to the treatment source, and the delivery tip of the medium delivery assembly including a plurality of delivery points for delivering the treatment medium at a plurality of treatment areas within the pericardial space. The device performs modulation or ablation of the autonomic nervous system at selected treatment areas within the pericardium. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051323 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR CROSSING OCCLUSIONS - The invention provides devices with integrated intravascular imaging and methods for crossing a CTO within the true lumen of a vessel. An interventional catheter with intravascular imaging capabilities can be guided into an affected vessel and to a CTO. An included intravascular imaging device captures a 3D image of the environment. The catheter includes a crossing member that can be extended out from a distal tip of the catheter, causing the crossing member to directly cross through the CTO creating a new channel through the CTO. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051324 | INTRACARDIAC TOOLS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF ELECTROPORATION THERAPIES - A medical system, including a medical device having a plurality of deployable arms, and at least one electrode on at least one of the plurality of arms; and an electric signal generator in communication with the medical device, the electric signal generator programmed to deliver pulsed energy to the medical device sufficient to induce irreversible electroporation ablation. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051325 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMODELING/PROFILING A TISSUE LUMEN, PARTICULARLY IN THE URETHRAL LUMEN IN THE PROSTATE GLAND - Apparatus for tissue lumen (such as urethra) remodeling includes an elongated shaft and at least one expandable structure on a distal end of the shaft. At least one desiccator or energy emitter is carried by the structure and operable to define a support structure in lumen tissue that resists lumen closure. Apparatus is also disclosed for identifying tissue or developing a profile of tissue along the lumen based at least in part on an electrical characteristic of the tissue. Methods of remodeling and profiling are also disclosed. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051326 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A DIGITAL CONTROLLER TO ADJUST ONE OR MORE OPERATIONS OF A MICROWAVE GENERATOR - A surgical system is presented including a microwave generator having a resistive identification connector with a plurality of resistive channels, each resistive channel having a plurality of resistive values. The surgical system further includes a microwave applicator having a device identifier, the microwave applicator configured to be connected to the microwave generator via a reusable cable. The surgical system also includes a digital controller configured to be connected to the resistive identification connector of the microwave generator. The device identifier of the microwave applicator is relayed to the digital controller via a resistive channel of the plurality of resistive channels of the resistive identification connector to enable the digital controller to control the microwave applicator by adjusting at least one operation of the microwave generator. The microwave generator further includes at least one digital pass-through line to allow direct communication between the microwave applicator and the digital controller. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051327 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPHERICAL ABLATIONS - A system including a catheter navigable to a location within a patient, a lumen extending through the catheter and ending at the distal end in an orifice, a fluid controller in fluid communication with the lumen of the catheter and capable of supplying a fluid to or removing a fluid from an area proximate the desired location. The control of the fluid in the area proximate the desired location affecting a dielectric constant of the area proximate the desired location. The system includes a microwave energy source, and a microwave ablation probe connected to the microwave energy source, the microwave ablation probe being navigable to a desired location within the patient. Application of energy from the microwave energy source to the microwave ablation probe in an area proximate the desired location having the affected dielectric constant results in a substantially spherical tissue effect in the area proximate the desired location. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051328 | MICROWAVE TISSUE DISSECTION AND COAGULATION - A surgical instrument is configured to concurrently dissect and coagulate tissue. The surgical instrument includes a handle and a shaft extending distally from the handle. The shaft includes an outer hypotube, a lumen coaxially-disposed within the hypotube and extending beyond a distal end thereof, a coaxial feedline coaxially-disposed within the lumen, and having an inner conductor and an outer conductor disposed coaxially about the inner conductor, and a coolant tube coaxially-disposed between the lumen and the coaxial feedline to form an inflow conduit and an outflow conduit. The instrument further includes a dissecting head assembly coupled to a distal end of the shaft. The dissecting head assembly includes a dielectric core having a substantially planar radiating surface and at least one non-radiating surface, a reflective coating disposed on the at least one non-radiating surface of the dielectric core, and a blade extending from the radiating surface. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051329 | IMPROVED STERILISATION CONTAINER - A container for sterilising a medical object and storing a sterilised medical object, the container including: a container body including a first opening in a first end of the container for passage of the medical object into the internal cavity, the internal cavity including a removably insertable platform having a receiving surface to receive and support the medical object, the platform keyed to be retained in a fixed position between the first end of the container body and a second end of the container body; a first seal for closing the first opening; and a vapour permeable sterility barrier for maintaining sterility of the internal cavity and allowing the passage of vapour. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051330 | BOXED GLOVE DISPENSER - A boxed glove dispenser has a front and an opposite back, two spaced apart ends connecting the front and the back, a top connecting the front, back, and ends, and a bottom opposite the top. The bottom has a lesser depth than the top and connects to the front and the back using two rails. The rails provide two edges parallel to the length of the dispenser and elevate a box placed upon the rails slightly above the bottom. The bottom also has a grate centered in it. The grate has a transverse orientation to the length of the bottom. The grate operates as an opening into the dispenser, yet the opening limits a medical provider's access within the dispenser to no more than two fingers while promoting single glove retrieval from any glove box placed within the dispenser. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051331 | Actuation Cable Having Multiple Friction Characteristics - A surgical device includes a first cable portion that engages a first component such that a first friction exists between the first cable portion and the first component. The surgical device includes a second cable portion having a first end operatively coupled to a first end of the first cable portion. The second cable portion engages a second component such that a second friction exists between the second cable portion and the second component, such that the second friction is greater than the first friction. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051332 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REDUCING INTERNALLY GENERATED FRICTIONAL AND INERTIAL RESISTANCE TO MANUAL POSITIONING OF A SURGICAL MANIPULATOR - A robotic control system is placed in clutch mode so that a slave manipulator holding a surgical instrument is temporarily disengaged from control by a master manipulator in order to allow manual positioning of the surgical instrument at a surgical site within a patient. Control systems implemented in a processor compensate for internally generated frictional and inertial resistance experienced during the positioning, thereby making movement more comfortable to the mover, and stabler from a control standpoint. Each control system drives a joint motor in the slave manipulator with a saturated torque command signal which has been generated to compensate for non-linear viscous forces, coulomb friction, cogging effects, and inertia forces subjected to the joint, using estimated joint angular velocities, accelerations and externally applied torques generated by an observer in the control system from sampled displacement measurements received from a sensor associated with the joint. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051333 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING SOFT TISSUE FOR GRAFTING, ENHANCING GRAFTING RESULTS, AND GRAFTING AUTOLOGOUS FAT AND ADIPOCYTE DERIVED STEM CELLS TO SOFT TISSUE SUCH AS THE BREAST AND OTHER TISSUE DEFECTS - A method is disclosed for preparing a soft tissue site, and augmenting the soft tissue site, such as the breast(s), scar, depression, or other defect, of a subject through use of devices that exert a distractive force on the breast(s) and grafting of autologous fat tissue such as domes with sealing rims for surrounding each of the soft tissue site and a regulated pump. The method for preparing the soft tissue site, and enhancing fat graft results, entails application of the distracting force to the targeted soft tissue site at least intermittently for some period of time and preferably several weeks prior to the graft procedure. A related aspect of the invention includes following the preparation steps by transfer of fat from other areas of the subject to the subject's soft tissue site, and then reapplication of the distractive force to the soft tissue site that received the autologous fat graft. Alternatively, fat from genetically related sources may be used, and the fat may be further processed prior to injection. Substantial soft tissue augmentation, high rates of graft survival and negligible graft necrosis (data demonstrating 80% survival and only 20% necrosis is presented) or calcification result from the practice of these methods. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051334 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A CONTOUR OF AN ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE AND SELECTING AN ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT TO REPLICATE THE ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE - A computer assisted surgery (CAS) system and method for preparing an anatomical structure to receive an orthopaedic implant. The method generally involves the steps of determining a contour of the anatomical structure by using the CAS system to acquire a plurality of points on the anatomical structure and provide a best fit approximation of the anatomical structure based on the plurality of points, selecting an implant to replicate the anatomical structure, and preparing the anatomical structure to receive the implant. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051335 | MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A microsurgical instrument for illuminating an interior site includes an optical fiber having a length between opposed proximal and distal ends, wherein the proximal end of the optical fiber is configured for operative engagement with an illumination light source, the distal end of the optical fiber including a light emitting portion, a preformed curved portion of the optical fiber proximate to the distal end, wherein the curved portion has a predetermined bend or curve, a flexible tubular sleeve enclosing at least a portion of the optical fiber, wherein the tubular sleeve has a preformed curved portion corresponding to the curved portion of the optical fiber. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051336 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASISSTING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY RULE BASED APPROACH - A surgical controlling system comprising: at least one location estimating means to real-time locate the 3D spatial position of at least one surgical tool; at least one movement detection means in communication with a movement database and with the location estimating means; and a controller, which controls the position of at least one surgical tool, in communication with a movement database, a control database and the movement detection means. The movement database stores the 3D spatial position of each surgical tool at the present time and at at least one previous time; a tool has moved if its present position is different from its previous position. The control database stores rules to identify a movement of a tool as either an ALLOWED movement or a RESTRICTED movement. | 2016-02-25 |
20160051337 | TISSUE MARKER FOR MULTIMODALITY RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING - A radiographic marker containing a sensing medium that initially includes a gas and liquid mixture for producing increased signal intensity in a first imaging modality. The radiographic marker can have a permeable portion allowing the exchange of the gases or liquids of the sensing medium to be changed or exchanged for at least a second fluid in the surrounding tissue to reduce the bubbles or air pockets created by the gas portion of the sensing medium. The change or exchange of gas for the second liquid in the radiographic marker produces a detectable signal intensity of the radiographic marker in a second imaging modality different from the first imaging modality. | 2016-02-25 |