14th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160095574 | METHOD FOR MEASURING INTRACRANIAL ELASTICITY - A novel method to noninvasively measure intracranial pressure (ICP) and more generally brain elasticity is disclosed. ICP is determined using an algorithm coupled on a simulated artificial neural network (SANN) that calculates ICP based on a determination of a set of interacted ultrasound signals (IUSs) generated from multiple ultrasound pulses. The methods and systems of the present invention are capable of rapidly determining ICP without manual review of EPG waves by a technician. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095575 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR QUANTITATIVE DYNAMIC EVALUATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLES FUNCTIONALITY - The invention relates to a method for quantitative dynamic evaluation of skeletal muscles functionality comprising the following steps: a) receiving one or more sequences of two-dimensional or three- dimensional echographic images of the muscle under investigation; b) transforming such sequence or sequences of images in sequences of measurements of deformations and/or strain rates in more spatial locations of the muscle or the muscles to evaluate; c) outputting such sequences of spatial measurements in numeric and/or graphical format. A corresponding device is also disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095576 | DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING APPARATUS AND DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING METHOD - Provided are a diagnosis supporting apparatus and a diagnosis supporting method that analyzes characteristics of medical examinations and supports diagnosis, in which examination characteristics of a practitioner may be analyzed by comparing the characteristics with a reference examination, thereby enabling accurate and efficient diagnosis. The diagnosis supporting apparatus includes: an examination path acquiring component configured to acquire an examination path of an examination device; an examination characteristic analyzer configured to analyze characteristics of the examination based on the acquired examination path by using reference examination information; and a diagnosis component configured to determine an analysis point based on the reference examination and the analyzed examination characteristics, and to obtain a diagnosis with respect to one or more images that relate to the analysis point on the examination path. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095577 | IMAGING APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGRAM - An imaging apparatus is disclosed for diagnosis including a plurality of transmitting and receiving units, an error of a scale of a tomographic image to be generated is reduced. The imaging apparatus can include including acquisition means for acquiring a propagation velocity of an ultrasound signal of a flushing liquid, generation means for generating ultrasound line data based on the propagation velocity of the ultrasound signal in a blood vessel tissue, and conversion means for converting positional information of each position within a range in which the flushing liquid flows regarding the ultrasound line data generated by the generation means based on a ratio between the propagation velocity in the blood vessel tissue and the propagation velocity in the flushing liquid. A tomographic image of a blood vessel is constructed by using the ultrasound line data converted by the conversion means. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095578 | ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATION METHOD OF THE ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM - An ultrasound endoscope system includes: an ultrasound endoscope that wirelessly transmits and receives endoscope state information; a video processor including a first read-out section that reads out the endoscope state information of the ultrasound endoscope; an ultrasound observation apparatus including a second read-out section that reads out endoscope state information obtained by a communication section for observation apparatus; and a control section that compares the endoscope state information obtained by the first read-out section in | 2016-04-07 |
20160095579 | CONCAVE ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS AND 3D ARRAYS - A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging (MAUI) probe or transducer is uniquely capable of simultaneous imaging of a region of interest from separate apertures of ultrasound arrays. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for designing, building and using ultrasound probes having continuous arrays of ultrasound transducers which may have a substantially continuous concave curved shape in two or three dimensions (i.e., concave relative to an object to be imaged). Other embodiments herein provide systems and methods for designing, building and using ultrasound imaging probes having other unique configurations, such as adjustable probes and probes with variable configurations. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095580 | LUNG VENTILATION MEASUREMENTS USING ULTRASOUND - An ultrasound-based system determines dynamic strain measurements over a surface using ultrasound speckle analysis that allows for accurate measurement of surface area displacement. The system additionally determines an approximate displacement along a third axis, the z-axis. From these, an estimation of a local volume change is determined. In this way, a volume change can be determined for the lung or any other region of interest. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095581 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - An ultrasonic diagnosis apparatus of an embodiment includes: an ultrasonic image generation section that generates an ultrasonic image based on a reception signal from an ultrasonic probe; a position information acquisition section that acquires position information on a three-dimensional space of the ultrasonic probe; an image acquisition section that obtains image data and acquires a reference image corresponding to the ultrasonic image based on the image data; a reference image forming section that identifies a to-be-displayed cross section orientation of the acquired reference image and forms a reference image which a cross section orientation is identified; and a display section that displays a formed reference image by the reference image forming section and ultrasonic image formed by the ultrasonic image generation section. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095582 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - In general, according to one embodiment, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic probe, a plurality of power supplies implemented by circuitry, at least one pulser, and a controller implemented by circuitry. The ultrasonic probe includes a plurality of piezoelectric transducers which generate ultrasonic waves in response to supplied driving signals. The pulser outputs the driving signal based on an applied voltage applied from any one of the plurality of power supplies. The controller switches the plurality of power supplies in accordance with the at least one pulser used for generation of the driving signal in one transmission mode period. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095583 | EXPANDABLE DEVICE FOR TISSUE COLLECTION FROM AN AERODIGESTIVE BODY LUMEN - A device for obtaining tissue from the aerodigestive tract is provided. The device may have internal and external folds and a tissue collection surface for collecting a tissue sample from a body lumen, such as the nose or throat. The present invention is also directed to methods of collecting a tissue sample using the devices, described herein. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095584 | ENDOSCOPIC NEEDLE WITH ROTARY JAW FOR LATERAL ACQUISITION - A device for collecting a tissue sample includes a needle extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough; an opening in a lateral surface of the needle; and a jaw rotatably coupled to the needle for rotation between a closed configuration in which the jaw covers the opening and an open configuration in which the jaw is received within the lumen to expose the opening. The jaw includes a tissue cutting edge which, as the jaw is rotated from the open configuration to the closed configuration, passes out of the opening along a cutting arc to sever any tissue received in the opening from surrounding tissue. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095585 | HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL SYSTEM - A hand-held electromechanical surgical device configured to selectively connect with a surgical accessory, is provided and includes a handle assembly having a power pack with a core assembly. The core assembly includes a plurality of motors, with each motor having a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom, wherein each drive shaft is parallel to one another; a processor connected to and configured to control each motor; and a battery electrically connected to the processor and each motor. The power pack includes an inner housing encasing at least the plurality of motors, the processor, and the battery. The handle assembly includes an outer shell housing configured to selectively encase substantially the entire power pack therein, wherein a rotation from each rotatable drive shaft of each motor is transmitted through the inner housing and the outer shell housing. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095586 | SURGICAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An implant and anchoring system is provided. The implant can include a perineal anchor, and an obturator anchor or retropubic anchor. One or more sutures or suture loops can extend between and operatively connect the anchors. In certain embodiments, the anchors are introduced and deployed via a percutaneous transobturator procedure. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095588 | KNOTLESS GRAFT FIXATION ASSEMBLY - An illustrative example inserter assembly for securing soft tissue in a position adjacent bone includes an inserter having a proximal end and distal end. The inserter includes a handle near the proximal end and a shaft between the handle and the distal end. An anchor body is situated near the distal end of the inserter. A suture includes a portion establishing a suture loop near the distal end where the suture loop is distal of the anchor body. The suture includes a portion within the shaft. The suture has two ends that protrude from the inserter near the proximal end. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095589 | Suturing Device and Method - A suturing device and method of use involve inserting the device into a hole, positioning material around the hole into a notch of the device, passing a needle through a cavity in the device and the material positioned in the notch, and lining up an eye of the needle with a portal for passage of a suture. A suture is then passed through the eye of the needle and the needle is removed from the material (such as skin and fascia) with the suture. The suture is then removed and the process is repeated with another end of the suture at another location through the material, around the hole. When the suture is passed through the second point of penetration, the suture now extends both into and out of the material at different points around the hole and can be tied. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095590 | Suture Leader - Methods and devices are provided for securing tissue to bone. In general, a suture leader can have leading and trailing ends, and an inner passageway configured to receive a strand of suture therein. More specifically, the trailing end of the leader can be configured to receive the strand of suture therein to form an overlapping region of suture leader and suture. When the suture is positioned in the leader, an outer diameter of the leading end of the leader can be less than an outer diameter of the over lapping region. The leader can have a lower bending stiffness than the suture so that the leader can be more easily folded into a bend. In certain aspects, the suture leader can be formed from a substantially flexible, braided material so that the leader can be configured to contract when a pulling force is applied to the leader. In another embodiment, the suture leader can have a pre-formed crease configured to mate with a threading tool. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095591 | MAGNETIC AND/OR HOOK AND LOOP T-TAGS - A device and system for treating tissue includes an anchoring element at a distal end thereof for anchoring the device in a target portion of tissue and a coupling element with a magnet. The anchoring element and the coupling element are coupled to one another by a tether so that, when the anchor element is anchored in a target portion of tissue, the tether passes through the portion of tissue and the coupling element remains outside the portion of tissue. The closing device is configured to couple to a second closing device comprising a second anchoring element tethered to a second coupling element with a magnet to hold the target portion of tissue in a desired location relative to one another. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095592 | MICROCLOSURES AND RELATED METHODS FOR SKIN TREATMENT - The present invention relates to microclosures and methods for treating microwounds in the skin (e.g., after incising or excising tissue portions from a subject). Exemplary microclosures include a material having at least one dimension of from about 10 um to about 1 mm after application to a microwound. The microclosure maintains a first compressive force when applied to the microwound. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095593 | STAPLING DEVICE WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A stapling device includes a stapling needle system that is guided through the base body of the stapling device. The stapling needle system can be passed through a hole in one or more components. By exerting a tensile force on the stapling needle system, the component or components can be sandwiched between the stapling needle head and base body of the stapling device. The stapling needle system can be positively locked with the base body by means of a locking device, so as to lock the stapling device in place. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095594 | SURGICAL LOADING UNITS AND MOUNTING MEMBERS THEREOF - A mounting member for a surgical stapler is fabricated from a plastic. The mounting member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion has a pair of vertical projections configured to be coupled to a proximal body portion of a loading unit of a surgical stapler. The distal end portion includes a pair of walls extending distally from the proximal end portion. Each wall has a boss and a strut. The boss defines a transverse bore therethrough configured to be rotatably coupled to a cartridge assembly of the loading unit. The strut extends from the proximal end portion to the boss. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095595 | JAW MEMBERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A jaw member for use on a surgical stapling instrument includes a cartridge assembly and a cartridge housing each having an arcuate configuration. The cartridge assembly includes a surface configured to engage tissue and a plurality of rows of fastener retaining slots extending along a length of the cartridge assembly. The cartridge housing defines a channel configured for receipt of the cartridge assembly. The cartridge housing includes a base portion and a plurality of tabs. The base portion has a concave inner edge and a convex outer edge. The tabs extend from the concave inner edge and the convex outer edge. The tabs are spaced from one another along a length of the cartridge housing. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095596 | APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES - A shaft assembly is provided for interconnecting at least one rotatable drive shaft of a hand-held electromechanical surgical device, and an end effector actuatable by an axial drive force. The shaft assembly includes a flexible drive cable rotatably supported in an outer tube, the flexible drive cable includes a proximal end operatively connected to a respective rotatable drive shaft of the hand-held surgical device. The flexible drive cable being off set a radial distance from a central longitudinal axis of the outer tube. The shaft assembly includes an articulation rod at least partially slidably supported in the outer tube, and an articulation link having a proximal end pivotally connected to the distal end of the articulation rod and a distal end pivotally connected to a distal neck housing. The articulation rod being off set a radial distance from the central longitudinal axis of the outer tube. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095597 | RAPID CLOSING SURGICAL CLOSURE DEVICE - A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095598 | CARTRIDGE WITH MULTI-CLIP DISPENSING PROVISIONS - An endoscopic surgical apparatus is configured to be loaded with a replaceable cartridge. The cartridge is loaded with a single-file line-up of a series of endoscopic clips. The endoscopic surgical apparatus is furthermore configured to apply (ie., dispense) each clip serially in the line-up, one clip at a time, wherever and whenever the user (eg., surgeon) chooses. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095599 | BIORESORBABLE BIOPOLYMER ANASTOMOSIS DEVICES - A bioresorbable drug-eluting biopolymer suture-free blood vessel anastomosis devices can be deployed to join two blood vessels and resorbed by the body over a predetermined time period after the blood vessel has become joined. The anastomosis device can include a hollow tube that is inserted interconnect the two vessels to be jointed. A non-piercing suture is wrapped around the vessel to secure the anastomosis. The anastomosis device can include hollow tube that extends along an axis from a first end to a second end. The ends can be fitted with elements that facilitate mechanical attachment of the vessel to the anastomosis device and provide for a secure seal. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095600 | OVER-THE-WIRE CARDIAC IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF CHF AND OTHER CONDITIONS - Medical devices, systems, and methods reduce the distance between two locations in tissue in a minimally invasive manner, often for treatment of congestive heart failure. In one embodiment, an anchor of an implant system may, when the implant system is fully deployed, reside within the right ventricle in engagement with the ventricular septum. A tension member may extend from that anchor through the septum and an exterior wall of the left ventricle to a second anchor disposed along an epicardial surface of the heart. Deployment of the anchor within the right ventricle may be performed by inserting a guidewire through the septal wall into the right ventricle. The anchor may be inserted into the right ventricle over the guidewire and through a lumen of a delivery catheter. Delivering the anchor over the guidewire may provide improved control in the delivery and placement of the anchor within the right ventricle. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095601 | ADJUSTABLE FASTENING OR CONSTRICTING DEVICES - This document relates to methods and materials involved in fastening or constricting. For example, devices (e.g., adjustable vascular pedicle constricting devices) configured to allow a user (e.g., a surgeon) to apply a band element at least partially around a desired structure (e.g., tissue such as a vascular pedicle) in a manner that allows the degree of constriction to be adjustable are provided. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095602 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device and treatment method for treating veins. The medical device includes: an elongated outer sheath; an inner member extending through inside of the outer sheath, the inner member protruding distally beyond the outer sheath; an expansion portion positioned between a distal portion of the outer sheath and a distal portion of the inner member, the expansion portion having a plurality of linear material portions extending along an axial direction of the inner member, the expansion portion being expandable in a radial direction of the inner member; a biasing member disposed inside the outer sheath biasing the inner member proximally relative to the outer sheath; and a fixing portion configured to fix the relative positions of the inner member and the outer sheath in a state in which the expansion portion has been expanded. The fixing portion is also configured to be released from the fixed state. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095603 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING CLOT MIGRATON FROM LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - A device for placement within the left atrial appendage of a patient comprising a retention member and a material positioned within the retention member and unattached thereto. The retention member has a first elongated configuration for delivery and a second expanded configuration for placement within the left atrial appendage. The material is configured to float within the retention member. The retention member can have at least one appendage wall engagement member to secure the retention member to the appendage. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095604 | Mixing Syringe - A perforated separator compartment or liquid permeable bag is attached to the input port in a regular syringe. The perforated compartment only allows liquids to exit the compartment into the main chamber of the syringe, restricting solid particles to the near proximity of the input port of the syringe. When the plunger of the syringe is pressed, the saline solution emerges from holes into the compartment, stirring up the settled particles. As the ejection continues, the compartment is compressed towards the input port by the plunger in order to eliminate any unused volume. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095605 | COMPRESSION DEVICE AND PRESSURE SENSOR FOR TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER FUNCTIONALITY - A compression device is used to increase intra-luminal pressure within the upper esophageal sphincter of a patient in order relieve an impact of an abnormal or defective upper esophageal sphincter anatomy, physiology, or functionality. In one implementation, the compression device is used in conjunction with an external pressure sensing device to determine the external pressure that is to be applied to the cricoid for a specific patient. The compression device can be a means for the management and/or treatment of abnormal upper esophageal sphincter functionality, or a means for strengthening an esophageal sphincter of a subject, or a means for curing esophageal reflux disease of a subject, or a means for improving vocal function in a subject, or a means for managing lung aspiration, or a means for applying cricoid pressure during anesthesia intubation, or a means for stabilizing body structures such as during medical imaging or radiation treatment. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095606 | BROSTEOTOME AND METHOD OF USE - An orthopaedic surgical instrument that includes an elongated body having a longitudinal axis extending through a distal end and a proximal end, and a plurality of cutting teeth are extending from a medial side of the elongated body. Each cutting tooth includes a first curved medial edge, and a curved outer surface that extends distally from the first curved medial edge to a second curved medial edge. When the instrument is viewed in a coronal plane, the curved outer surface of each medial cutting tooth extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated body. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095607 | Methods and Devices for Forming Holes In Bone to Stimulate Bone Growth - Methods and devices are provided for forming holes in bone to stimulate bone growth. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical instrument set can include a driver having a first mating element, and a bone pick have a second mating element configured to releas ably mate with the first mating element at any of a plurality of angular orientations. When releasably mated together, the driver and the bone pick can be configured to be adjustably positioned relative to one another with three degrees of freedom, e.g., pitch, yaw, and roll. The bone pick can include a piercing tip configured to form a hole in a bone, such as in microfracture. When the driver and the bone pick are releasably mated together, the driver can be configured to be struck, impacted, or otherwise manipulated to drive the piercing tip into the bone. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING WITH ARRANGEMENT OF A STOCK INSTRUMENT WITH RESPECT TO A PATIENT ISSUE - A stock instrument includes at least one guide interacting feature. A lower instrument surface of the stock instrument is placed into contact with the patient tissue. A guide has a lower guide surface contoured to substantially mate with at least a portion of an upper instrument surface of the stock instrument. A predetermined instrument orientation upon the patient tissue is defined, which is preselected responsive to preoperative imaging of the patient tissue. The guide and instrument are mated in a predetermined relative guide/instrument orientation wherein at least one guide interacting feature of the instrument is placed into engagement with at least one instrument guiding feature of the guide. The guide is moved into a predetermined guide orientation with respect to the patient tissue and concurrently the instrument is moved into a predetermined instrument orientation with respect to the patient tissue. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095609 | TIBIAL ARTHROPLASTY JIG - A method and system for performing a total joint arthroplasty procedure on a patient's damaged bone region. A CT image or other suitable image is formed of the damaged bone surfaces, and location coordinate values (x | 2016-04-07 |
20160095610 | Radially-Firing Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy Probe - An invasive electrohydraulic lithotripter probe may comprise a lithotripter tip that comprises a first electrode and a second electrode. The lithotripter tip has a length in excess of 250 cm and is dimensioned to be inserted into a long channel having a length in excess of 250 cm. The lithotripter probe may include a material that reinforces a linear strength of at least a portion of the lithotripter probe. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095611 | EXPLANTATION ACCESSORY FOR AN INTRACORPOREAL CAPSULE - An explantation accessory includes a catheter with a steerable head carrying a tubular receptacle adapted to accommodate the proximal portion of the capsule. The explantation accessory further includes a lasso having a flexible wire extending along the catheter to and forming at its distal end a deformable loop. One end of the deformable loop is mobile so as to allow tightening of the loop under the effect of a traction exerted on the flexible wire along the catheter. The free end edge of the tubular receptacle comprises a protruding anterior portion, an axially recessed posterior portion with respect to the anterior portion and located diametrically opposite to the protruding anterior portion, and two beveled edges connecting the protruding anterior portion to the recessed posterior portion. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095612 | Surgical Compactor and Extractor - A surgical compactor and extractor for intra-abdominal and laparoscopic surgeries includes a compaction mechanism, a suction tubing, and a suction mechanism. The compaction mechanism has an expandable isolation chamber that is operable between a closed configuration and an open configuration via an actuation mechanism that is either mechanical or pneumatic. The expandable isolation chamber is toggled to the open configuration in order to encompass tissue within a patient's body and then toggled to the closed configuration in order to compact the tissue and remove the tissue from the patient. The suction tubing has an evacuation conduit that traverses along a flexible body and is used in conjunction with the suction mechanism to remove fluid and particulate matter as the tissue is compacted. The suction mechanism includes a vacuum unit to create a pressure differential and a reservoir to collect the fluid and particulate matter. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095613 | CONNECTION FOR A MORCELLATOR - A connecting element for a morcellator (M). The morcellator (M) has a hand module ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160095614 | SHARPS BLADE APPLICATOR AND STORAGE DEVICE - A device for the application and storage of a sharps device is disclosed here in with the ability to re-sterilize and reuse this device on multiple occasions. This device enables the user to access and store the blade in a safe manner where the chances of accidental puncture are greatly reduced. The device enables the user to store the sharps blade in the device in such a manner that will allow the user to autoclave or sterilize the storage device and the blade at the same time. The device is designed for multiple uses over a wide range of different blades, such as the myriad of surgical blades and blades used in the hobby and crafts arena using X-Acto knife style of blades. When a singular device is used for the storage, application and re-loading of sharps, the user is more familiar with the operation of the device, which leads to more comfort of the user in dealing with sharps blades. Also since the operating room has minimal space to store the necessary tools and devices, when a single device can have multiple uses it is advantageous and space saving. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095615 | SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A tissue resecting device includes a handle coupled to an elongated sleeve assembly. The elongated sleeve assembly includes a windowed outer sleeve and an inner sleeve adapted to reciprocate and/or rotate relative to the window to resect tissue intruding into the window, where the resected tissue is captured in a channel in the sleeve assembly. One or more motors in the handle both move the inner sleeve relative to the window and operate a pump which causes a fluid to flow through the channel in the sleeve assembly to remove resected tissue therefrom. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095616 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING AN ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE - An ultrasonic surgical instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly disposed in the housing, a shaft extending from a distal end of the housing, and an end effector assembly coupled to the shaft and operatively connected to the ultrasonic transducer and generator assembly. The ultrasonic surgical instrument further includes a handle assembly having a first set of power contacts formed thereon and being removably attachable to the housing, a power receiving mechanism having a second set of power contacts formed thereon, and a power cable electrically connected between the first and second power contacts. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095617 | END EFFECTOR WITH A CLAMP ARM ASSEMBLY AND BLADE - An end effector of a surgical instrument may generally comprise a blade, and a clamp arm assembly comprising a clamp arm movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the blade, and at least one camming member rotationally attached to the clamp arm, wherein the at least one camming member is configured to rotate relative to the blade as the clamp arm moves from the open position to the closed position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095618 | Rotational Atherectomy Device - A rotational atherectomy device for abrading a stenotic lesion from a vessel of a patient comprises a flexible drive shaft ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160095619 | EXPANDABLE BALLOON - An expandable balloon, for insertion in a vessel of the human or animal body, is movable between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The balloon includes a plaque disrupting formation arranged to be on an outer surface of the balloon when in the expanded condition. When in the expanded condition, the balloon has a centre line which follows a substantially helical path. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095620 | Tissue-Removing Catheter Including Screw Blade and Cutter Driveshaft - A tissue-removing catheter includes a cutter having an axial cavity and an opening extending from the axial cavity through the cutter to allow tissue removed from the body lumen by the annular cutting edge to pass proximally through the opening toward a tissue-transport passage of a catheter body. A screw blade extends longitudinally within the interior passage of the catheter body includes an external helical thread for transporting removed tissue proximally within the tissue-transport passage as the screw blade rotates about its axis. A cutter driveshaft extends longitudinally within a driveshaft passage of the screw blade and is rotatable about its axis relative to the screw blade. The cutter driveshaft having a distal end portion operatively coupled to the cutter for driving rotation of the cutter. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095621 | ACCESS AND CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - Devices and methods for accessing and closing vascular sites are disclosed. Self-sealing closure devices and methods are disclosed. A device that can make a steep and controlled access path into a vascular lumen is disclosed. Methods for using the device are also disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095622 | EXPANDABLE ACCESS SHEALTH - Expandable access sheaths and methods for use thereof are disclosed. The access sheath may have an expandable element and flexible membrane. The access sheath may be configured to move between a non-expanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The access sheath may be biased towards the non-expanded configuration. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095623 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A surgical access assembly and method of use is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath and obturator are configured to be delivered to an area of interest within the brain. Either the outer sheath or the obturator may be configured to operate with a navigational system to track the location of either within the brain. Once positioned at a desired location, the obturator is removed, leaving a distal end of the outer sheath adjacent an area of interest, and creating a working corridor. Interventional devices may be introduced to the area of interest, as well as a variety of treatments. A subsequent treatment process may also be employed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095624 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN ANATOMIC EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A clamping device for an external fixation system includes a clamp body and a locking assembly. The clamp body includes a first and second jaw that define a slot in communication with a first channel. The first channel can accommodate a first fixation element along a longitudinal axis of the first channel. The first jaw defines a first opening and the second jaw defines a second opening that are sized to receive a portion of the locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a first fastening element to pass through the first and second openings, and define a second channel to accommodate a bone pin. The locking assembly includes a second fastening element configured to engage with the first fastening element. The locking assembly is configured to restrict movement of the first fixation element and the bone pin relative to the clamp body in response to tightening of the locking assembly. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095625 | ANATOMIC EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM - A system includes a first fixation component, a second fixation component, and a first fastener. The first fixation component includes a first pivot structure including a first engagement surface and a first engagement feature, and can support one or more first clamping devices that secure bone pins inserted within a first bone. The second fixation component includes a second pivot structure including a second engagement surface configured to engage the first engagement surface, and is configured to support one or more second clamping devices that secure bone pins inserted within a second bone. The first fastener is configured to couple the first pivot structure to the second pivot structure and includes a first fastening element including a second engagement feature configured to engage the first engagement feature to maintain a first angle between a first axis of the first fixation element and a second axis of the second fixation element. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095626 | ANATOMIC EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM FOR THE ANKLE - An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095627 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for treating a spine includes disposing a body including vertebrae in a lateral orientation relative to a surgical fixed surface configured for supporting the body; delivering a plurality of first implants adjacent the vertebrae such that the plurality of first implants are disposed along a sagittal plane of the body; attaching at least one surgical instrument to the plurality of first implants; creating an incision in tissue of the body; spacing the tissue adjacent the incision to define a surgical pathway to the vertebrae along a lateral surgical approach; delivering a second implant along the surgical pathway in a first orientation such that the second implant is aligned with the surgical pathway; and rotating the second implant to a second orientation such that the second implant is aligned with the sagittal plane. Systems and implants are disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095628 | ROD AND ANCHOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING - A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095629 | SPINAL STABILIZING AND GUIDING FIXATION SYSTEM - A system to stabilize and guide the growth of the spinal column includes an elongated support member having a width and a length and a guiding connector having a bone connecting portion and a guiding portion. The bone connecting portion secures the guiding connector to a vertebrae and the guiding portion has a bearing element with a passageway adapted to receive the elongated support member. The bearing element permits relative sliding movement of the elongated support element in the passageway of the bearing element. The system may further include a bone fixation element has an elongated support member receiving channel, a locking mechanism and a bone anchoring portion. The bone anchoring portion secures the bone fixation element to bone. The locking mechanism secures the elongated support member in the channel. The guiding connector is moveable along the elongated support member to permit and control the growth of the spinal column along a predetermined path. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095630 | SPINAL CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal correction system comprises a first member configured for attachment to a first portion of vertebral tissue and a second member is configured for attachment to a second portion of the vertebral tissue spaced from the first portion. A third member has a non-flexible configuration relative to the first and second members and is configured for attachment to an apical portion of the vertebral tissue and along at least a portion of at least two vertebrae. The third member extends between a first end connected to the first member at a first transition configured for attachment to the first vertebral tissue and a second end connected to the second member at a second transition configured for attachment to the vertebral tissue. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095631 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR POLYAXIAL SCREW ALIGNMENT - Devices and methods for aligning the components of polyaxial screws are described herein. In one embodiment, an alignment instrument includes an elongate frame having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of connection caps slidably disposed along the elongate frame. Each connection cap can removably couple to a polyaxial screw extension tube and selectively lock relative to the elongate frame such that a distance between the plurality of connection caps and an angular orientation of each connection cap relative to the elongate frame is maintained. The instrument can also include a transverse angle indicator to indicate an angular orientation of the elongate frame in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate frame. The device can, for example, capture the orientation of a plurality of polyaxial screws during spinal surgery such that the screws can be returned to the same orientation after manipulation to correct a spinal deformity, etc. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095632 | Orthopedic Stabilization Devices and Methods for Installation Thereof - Embodiments herein are generally directed to spinal implants for use in orthopedic stabilization assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants may be used in conjunction with laminoplasty or laminectomy procedures. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095633 | Bone Plate System and Related Methods - A bone plate system for use in an “open door” laminoplasty procedure, including a bone plate, a first fixation element, and at least one second fixation element. The bone plate is elongated and has a generally curved shape such that the plate has an associated radius of curvature. The plate is sized and dimensioned to span a gap between a pair of bony segments, for example a pair of bony segments constituting a divided lamina. The first and second fixation elements are each configured to securely attach the bone plate to the bony segments. The bone plate has a first end including a generally U-shaped slot extending therein such that the open end of the slot comprises a first terminal end of the plate. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095634 | Osteotomy Instrument - An osteotomy instrument includes a handle, a first arm assembly, a second arm assembly, a displacement mechanism, and a tuning mechanism. The first arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the handle. The first arm assembly includes a first fastener support configured to hold a fastener. The second arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the handle. The second arm assembly includes a second fastener support configured to hold a fastener. The displacing mechanism includes a dial disposed on the handle. The displacing mechanism is configured to laterally displace a distal end of the first arm assembly and second arm assembly away and towards each other. The dial actuates the displacing mechanism. The tuning mechanism is configured to change an angular position of the first fastener support with respect to the second fastener support. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095635 | LOCKING SLEEVE FOR A PEDICLE SCREW - A locking sleeve for receiving and locking the legs of a pedicle screw includes a stop ring provided on an inner side of a locking sleeve and resting on an upper edge of the legs, limiting the accommodation depth of the legs in the locking sleeve, and a plurality of groove blocks on the inner side of the locking sleeve which can be inserted between the legs of the pedicle screw for defining a fixed distance between the legs. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095636 | PERIPROSTHETIC EXTENSION PLATE - A fixation system includes an elongate plate and an extension plate. The elongate plate includes an inner wall and has a longitudinal axis. The extension plate has first and second attachment portions offset from one another. An engagement portion extends outwardly from the first attachment portion. The engagement portion is couplable to the inner wall of the elongate plate. The second attachment portion defines an aperture for receiving a fastener. The second attachment portion is revolvable about the longitudinal axis of the inner wall when the engagement portion is coupled to and movable about the inner wall. A fastener is received into the first attachment portion to attach the extension plate to the elongate plate. Another fastener is received into the second attachment portion and into a bone part. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095637 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A CERVICAL FIXATION PLATE - A cervical plate includes a body defining one or more bone screw openings sized and configured to receive the shank of a bone screw therethrough with the head of the bone screw seated within the opening. A locking post extends from the body adjacent one or more of the bone screw openings with a locking element rotatably mounted thereon. The locking element includes a wing corresponding to each of the bone screw openings, with each wing sized to overlap a portion of the bone screw opening when the locking element is in a locking orientation and the head of a bone screw is seated within the bone screw opening. A swaged interface between the locking post and the locking element retain the locking element on the body while permitting the locking element to be rotated from a locking orientation to an orientation in which the bone screw openings are unimpeded to permit introduction of a bone screw. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095638 | ORTHOPEDIC SCREW - An orthopedic screw having a shaft and a thread ribbon is provided. The shaft includes a proximal driving end and a distal end. The thread ribbon extends around the shaft and including a base portion that is rigidly attached to the shaft and a flange portion that is resilient. The flange portion extends away from the shaft at a preset angle to form a preset outer thread diameter in a preset configuration. The flange portion extends away from the shaft at a second angle greater than the preset angle to form a second outer thread diameter greater than the preset outer thread diameter when the orthopedic screw is subjected to a pull out force. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095639 | WASHER ASSEMBLY FOR SPINAL FIXATION SCREW - A washer for use with a bone screw having a shank and a head defining a maximum diameter, includes a body having a bottom face for engaging the surface of a bone and an opening therethrough sized to receive the shank of a bone screw extending therethrough. The washer includes a cavity in communication with the opening at the bottom face and configured to receive the head of the bone screw when the shank extends through the opening at said bottom face. The washer includes a plurality of flaps distributed around the opening of the cavity that are bendable from a first configuration in which the flaps define an opening sized to receive the head of the bone screw, to a second configuration in which the flaps define an opening smaller than the maximum diameter of the head of the bone screw. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095640 | CEMENT-DIRECTING ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS - A cement-directing structure for use in cement-injection bone therapy includes a collapsible, self-restoring braided structure with regions of differential permeability to the bone cement. The regions of differential permeability may be provided by areas where the braided mesh density is greater or lesser than surrounding areas and/or by means of a baffle. After the structure is placed in a void within a bony structure, cement is injected into the interior of the structure then oozes out in preferred directions according to the locations of the regions of differential permeability. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095641 | SINGLE PROCEDURE TORQUE LIMITER - A torque limiting tool is described. The tool comprises a torque limiting mechanism that drives a shank about a rotational axis. The torque limiting mechanism comprises a plurality of opposed first and second gears having a plurality of outwardly extending first and second gear prongs. The plurality of first and second gear prongs extends outwardly at an inclined angle along an intermediate prong portion from a prong proximal end positioned along the disc sidewall surface to a prong distal portion. Each of the prong distal portions comprises a plateau portion that extends about parallel with the disc sidewall surface and resides at a distance away from the sidewall surface of the respective first and second discs. The mechanism is constructed such that toque is transferred therebetween when the respective intermediate portions of the opposed first and second prongs are in physical contact. When an upper torque limit is exceeded, either of the respective first and second prongs deflect, thus causing the other of the first or second prong to ride along the deflected ramp surface of the intermediate prong portion until the first and second prongs disengage. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095642 | System and method for assessing coupling between an electrode and tissue - A system and method for assessing a degree of coupling between an electrode and tissue in a body is provided. Values for first and second components of a complex impedance (e.g., resistance and reactance or impedance magnitude and phase angle) between the electrode and the tissue are obtained. These values are used together with a standardization value indicative of a deviation from a reference standard by a parameter associated with at least one of the body, the electrode and another component of the system to calculate a coupling index that is indicative of a degree of coupling between the electrode and the tissue. The coupling index may be displayed to a clinician in a variety of ways to indicate the degree of coupling to the clinician. The system and method find particular application in ablation of tissue by permitting a clinician to create lesions in the tissue more effectively and safely. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095643 | Skin Protection for Subdermal Cryogenic Remodeling for Cosmetic and Other Treatments - A cryogenic needle probe having a proximal and distal region. A cooling supply tube provides pressurized cooling fluid within the needle. The proximal region is more conductive that the distal region. The proximal region is conductively coupled to a heat source. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095644 | Cold Plasma Scalpel - An attachment for an electrosurgical hand piece. The attachment comprises a probe assembly having an elongated tube having a proximal end and a distal end, and an electrode. The electrode has at a proximal end a conductive connector, which has a proximal end, a distal end and a channel extending through the conductive connector. The conductive connector may be comprised of a nickel plated brass alloy. The electrode further has a conductive wire extending from said distal end of said conductive connector, said conductive wire being connected to said distal end of said conductive connector adjacent to said channel in said conductive connector. The conductive wire extends substantially along the length of the elongated tube and may or may not extend out of the end of the tube. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095645 | ELECTROSURGERY APPARATUS, IN PARTICULAR FOR ABLATION OF A TISSUE MASS FROM THE BODY OF A HUMAN OR ANIMAL PATIENT - An electrosurgical apparatus includes a generator system configured to generate a radio-frequency electric signal, and a handpiece to be gripped by an operator and having an end fitted with an active electrode electrically connected to the generator system. The signal is capable of polarizing the active electrode so as to generate a glow plasma discharge in the atmosphere when the active electrode is in the proximity of the tissue mass, without propagation of electric current through the patient's body (B). | 2016-04-07 |
20160095646 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH AN END-EFFECTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING OPTICAL FIBER FOR TREATING TISSUE - An end-effector assembly includes first and second jaw members, a first outer housing associated with the first jaw member, and a second outer housing associated with the second jaw member. Each of the first and second jaw members includes a sealing plate. One or both of the first and second jaw members is movable from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the sealing plates cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. One or more longitudinal-firing optical fibers are associated with either one or both of the first and second outer housings. One or more transverse-firing optical fibers are associated with either one or both of the first and second jaw members. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095647 | MARGIN EXTENSION DEVICE AND METHOD - A margin extension device and method are disclosed herein. The margin extension device can be used for ablating one or several cancer cells and can include a contact member and a plurality of electrodes. The contact member can be electrically conductive, and can electrically connect the electrodes. The margin extension device can further include one or several leads that connect the electrodes of the margin extension device to a treatment controller. The treatment controller can include a pulse generator that can generate one or several electrical pulses that generate one or several electrical fields in tissue proximate to the margin extension device. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095648 | ENDOMETRIAL LINING TISSUE TREATMENT DEVICE - An endometrial tissue treatment device includes an elongate positioning member and an energy applicator coupled to a distal end of the positioning member, the energy applicator including a tissue contacting member and an expandable-collapsible support structure underlying the tissue contacting member, the expandable-collapsible support structure comprising a substantially non-compliant elongate balloon disposed within the tissue contacting member that, when inflated, has a length oriented substantially transverse to the positioning member, including a first closed end that positions a corresponding first corner portion of the tissue contacting member in a first cornu of a uterine cavity, and a second closed end that positions a corresponding second corner portion of the tissue contacting member in a second cornu of a uterine cavity, with a lengthwise portion of the balloon positioning a distal facing portion of the tissue contacting member for contacting a fundal wall of a uterus. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095649 | VAGINAL WALL INCISION INSTRUMENT - A vaginal wall incision instrument includes a main body portion that is capable of being inserted into a vaginal canal; an incision portion that protrudes from a distal portion of the main body portion in a direction intersecting a center line of the vaginal canal and is formed by a conductive material; and an operating portion, wherein the main body portion includes an exterior portion and an interior portion, wherein the interior portion includes a contact portion, wherein a guide hole is configured on the interior portion, wherein the guide hole is capable of guiding the conductive member in a direction toward a boundary between the uterine cervix and the vaginal canal, and wherein the incision portion separates the vaginal canal along a circumference whose center is the center line of rotation by rotating the interior portion about the center line of rotation with respect to the exterior portion. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095650 | AN ABLATION CATHETER - An ablation catheter includes a control handle and a catheter sheath removably connectable to the control handle, the catheter sheath defining a fluid lumen and having a plurality of perforations proximal the distal end of the catheter sheath. The ablation catheter further includes a shape-imparting element inserted into the fluid lumen of the catheter sheath and removably connectable to the control handle. The shape-imparting element is connectable to an RF energy source so that, in use, the shape-imparting elements act as an electrode charging fluid into the fluid lumen to be expelled through the plurality of perforations on the catheter sheath. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095651 | System and method for assessing effective delivery of ablation therapy - A system and method for assessing effective delivery of ablation therapy to a tissue in a body is provided. A three-dimensional anatomical map of the tissue is generated and displayed with the map defining a corresponding volume. An index is generated corresponding to a location within the volume with the index indicative of a state of ablation therapy at the location. The index may be derived from one or more factors such as the duration an ablation electrode is present at the location, the amount of energy provided, the degree of electrical coupling between an ablation electrode and the tissue at the location and temperature. A visual characteristic (e.g., color intensity) of a portion of the anatomical map corresponding to the location is then altered responsive to the index. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095652 | CATHETER DEVICE INCLUDING FLOW SENSING - Devices and methods are provided for performing an ablation procedure on tissue with flow monitoring using flow sensors. The devices include a catheter, and at least one flow sensor disposed on the catheter, and a component for applying the ablation procedure. An assessment module provides an indication of the efficacy of the ablation procedure based on the flow measurement from the flow sensor. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095653 | Prediction of atrial wall electrical reconnection based on contact force measured during RF ablation - A method and device for determining the transmurality and/or continuity of an isolation line formed by a plurality of point contact ablations. In one embodiment, a method for determining the size of a lesion (width, depth and/or volume) is disclosed, based on contact force of the ablation head with the target tissue, and an energization parameter that quantifies the energy delivered to the target tissue during the duration time of the lesion formation. In another embodiment, the sequential nature (sequence in time and space) of the ablation line formation is tracked and quantified in a quantity herein referred to as the “jump index,” and used in conjunction with the lesion size information to determine the probability of a gap later forming in the isolation line. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095654 | Catheter Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Renal Neuromodulation - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a catheter treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver an energy delivery element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermal or electrical renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal and/or electrical energy to heat or cool, or otherwise electrically modulate, neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095655 | Catheter Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Renal Neuromodulation - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a catheter treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver an energy delivery element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermal or electrical renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal and/or electrical energy to heat or cool, or otherwise electrically modulate, neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095656 | ABLATION TECHNIQUES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION - A catheter device provides a balloon structure and a side-firing laser lumen within the balloon to create lesions in the pulmonary vein (PV) in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Mounted on the balloon so as to contact the PV when the balloon is inflated are one or more electrodes which may be used in a measurement mode, a treatment mode, or both. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095657 | MINIATURIZED MICROWAVE ABLATION ASSEMBLY - Microwave applicators are disclosed which include a first transmission line segment, a second transmission line segment, and a third transmission line segment. The first transmission line segment includes a first inner conductor, a first dielectric disposed on the first inner conductor, and a first outer conductor disposed on the first dielectric. The second transmission line segment includes a second inner conductor, a second dielectric disposed on the second inner conductor, and a second outer conductor disposed on the second dielectric. The third transmission line segment includes a third inner conductor disposed on the third inner conductor, a third outer conductor disposed on the proximal end of the third dielectric. The impedance looking into the second transmission line segment from the first transmission line segment can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the third transmission line segment. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095658 | ENERGY-BASED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING INTEGRATED NERVE DETECTION SYSTEM - An energy-based surgical system includes a light beam source and a probe defining a channel about a longitudinal axis thereof and a side opening near a distal end thereof. Methods of nerve detection using the system include positioning the probe adjacent targeted tissue, transmitting a beam of light from the light beam source through the channel of the probe and the side opening of the probe to the targeted tissue, measuring a response to determine the presence of a nerve within the targeted tissue, and delivering energy to the targeted tissue with the probe to treat tissue. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095659 | Catheter Apparatuses, Systems, and Methods for Renal Neuromodulation - Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a catheter treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver an energy delivery element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermal or electrical renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal and/or electrical energy to heat or cool, or otherwise electrically modulate, neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MICROABLATION OF TISSUE - The present invention generally relates to the field of laser treatment of tissue, and particularly, to a system and method for creating microablated channels in skin. The present invention is more particularly directed to treating subsurface tissue through the created channels. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095661 | System and Method for Fluorescence-based Laser Ablation - In an embodiment, an apparatus and method are described for ablating tissue in response to determining a fluorescence condition. An excitation light source may produce excitation light at a excitation wavelength of a fluorophore. A beam scanner may direct the excitation light towards a tissue location. A fluorophore may produce emission light in response to absorbing the excitation light. A camera may capture an image of the tissue location. In response to the image indicating emission light at the tissue location, an ablation light source may produce ablation light. The beam scanner may direct the ablation light towards the tissue location. Additionally or alternatively, a topography map may be generated and certain aspects of the apparatus and/or the method may be adjusted based on the topography map. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095662 | ENERGY-BASED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT INCLUDING INTEGRATED NERVE DETECTION SYSTEM - An energy-based surgical system includes a light beam source and a probe. The light beam source is configured to selectively provide a beam of light. The probe defines a channel about a longitudinal axis thereof and a side opening near a distal end thereof. The channel is operatively connected to the light beam source and is configured to transmit the beam of light from the side opening. The beam of light is configured to detect the presence of a nerve within targeted tissue. The probe may further be configured apply treatment energy to tissue to treat tissue. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095663 | PACKAGING, PREFERABLY MEDICAL, INCLUDING TWO PACKAGING ELEMENTS - The invention relates to an assembly comprising a transparent “outer” packaging element ( | 2016-04-07 |
20160095664 | SURGICAL GLOVE SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A surgical system that includes a surgical glove configured to be removably attached to a human hand is disclosed. The surgical glove can include a first surgical instrument attached to the surgical glove, where the first surgical instrument is nonremoveably, integrally attached to the surgical glove during the formation of the surgical glove, and where the first surgical instrument is coupled to a finger of the surgical glove; a first switch attached to the surgical glove for controlling the first surgical support system; and a first actuating element attached to a thumb of the surgical glove. The first actuating element can be a discrete element. The first switch can be actuated when the first actuating element is placed in close proximity to the first switch, and a thumb of said surgical glove can be free of surgical support systems. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095665 | Indicator System for A Combined Procedure Drape and Bag - The present specification discloses a combined drape and carrying bag unit used in medical and surgical settings with an indicator attached to a drawstring of the unit. Conversion of the unit from a drape or mat configuration involves pulling on exposed drawstring sections and results in deployment of the identifying indicator. The indicator includes preprinted information, a barcode for scanning, and/or space for the inscription of information by medical personnel. The inclusion of an integrated indicator with the combined drape and carrying bag unit informs medical personnel of the contents of the unit when in the bag configuration and obviates the need for opening the bag and discovering its contents, thereby reducing exposure of medical personnel to biohazard waste. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095666 | Surgical Observation System - With the objects of sufficiently reducing the size of a scope while still allowing three-dimensional images to be obtained from two directions, preventing hindering of a surgical procedure or viewing a monitor, and reducing the burden on a surgeon, a surgical observation system includes a first image-acquisition optical system that obtains, from a first observation direction, a pair of optical images, having parallax, of a subject via a pair of apertures disposed side-by-side; and a second image-acquisition optical system that obtains, from a second observation direction in which an angle about an optical axis differs from that of the first observation direction, another pair of optical images, having parallax, of a subject via another pair of apertures disposed side-by-side, wherein the areas of the apertures of the first image-acquisition optical system are larger than the areas of the apertures of the second image-acquisition optical system, and the first image-acquisition optical system and the second image-acquisition optical system are disposed so as the satisfy the following conditional expression: | 2016-04-07 |
20160095667 | Coating for a Dental Matrix Band - A matrix band for use in dentistry has a silicone-based, polymer coating applied to a polyester surface, which reduces or eliminates capillary action between a tooth and the matrix band. The matrix band may include at least one aperture to assist with removal of the matrix band from the tooth. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095668 | INDIVIDUALIZED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT INDEX - Embodiments are provided for using an individualized orthodontic treatment index. One method embodiment includes receiving an initial virtual dental model from a first scan of a patient's dentition, modifying the initial virtual dental model to create a target virtual dental model according to a treatment goal, assigning a number of dental references to the target virtual dental model, receiving a treatment outcome virtual dental model from a second scan of the patient's dentition, mapping the number of dental references from the target virtual dental model to a treatment outcome virtual dental model, and calculating an individualized treatment index score for the treatment outcome virtual dental model according to one or more differences between the target virtual dental model and the treatment outcome virtual dental model based on the number of dental references. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095669 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHODONTIC BRACKET AND METHOD - A metal base member and a thin layer of an orthodontic adhesive is used to rigidly secure said base member directly to a tooth; a layer of lead-free heat softenable material for joining two metal surfaces rigidly together and an orthodontic bracket having a face to fit within a surface area of the base member and an engagement receiver for an archwire by which forces are developed in a patient's mouth. In addition, the base member overlaps the base of the bracket by up to about 1.0 mm surrounding the base so that the bracket can be adjusted by an amount of up to about 1.0 mm in all directions around the base member without overlapping the periphery of the base member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095670 | TOOTH ATTACHMENT PLACEMENT DEVICE - In a preferred embodiment of the invention, tooth attachment placement (TAP) device or for assisting a user in placing one or more appliances or attachments on one or more teeth is disclosed. The TAP device comprises single tooth jigs connected through splines. The geometry of the device is automatically designed in the treatment planning unified workstation, thereby generating a digital STL file. Then the device is created from a non-flexible biocompatible material by a 3D printer in accordance with the digital STL file. Appliance, for example, may be a bracket or a bracket shim; and the attachment may be an aligner attachment or a pad. Different embodiments of the TAP device are disclosed. Methods for verifying the accuracy of the placements of the brackets on the teeth using the TAP device are disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095671 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHODONTIC BRACKET AND METHOD - A metal base member and a thin layer of an orthodontic adhesive is used to rigidly secure said base member directly to a tooth; a layer of lead-free heat softenable material for joining two metal surfaces rigidly together and an orthodontic bracket having a face to fit within a surface area of the base member and an engagement receiver for an archwire by which forces are developed in a patient's mouth. In addition, the base member overlaps the base of the bracket by up to about 1.0 mm surrounding the base so that the bracket can be adjusted by an amount of up to about 1.0 mm in all directions around the base member without overlapping the periphery of the base member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095672 | ADJUSTABLE ORTHODONTIC BRACKET AND METHOD USING A MICROSTRUCTURED SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER SURFACE WITH REVERSIBLE DRY ADHESION - An adjustable orthodontic bracket includes a metal base adapted to be rigidly secured directly to a tooth by a relatively thin layer of an orthodontic adhesive. This relatively thin layer of heat softening material fastens an orthodontic bracket directly to a tooth and subsequently heats the orthodontic material with a digital laser that allows the polymer material to reproduce a liquidous surface for adjusting the position of the bracket so that the bracket can be adjusted in all directions around the base member without overlapping the periphery of the base member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095673 | ORTHODONTIC BRACKET - An orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a base member defining an archwire slot having an opening, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the base member; a ligating slide moveable between a first position which is clear of the archwire slot, and second position where the ligating slide projects over the opening of the archwire slot; and a biasing member borne by the ligating slide, and resiliently cooperating with the projection, and wherein the biasing member has a first portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the first position, and a second portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the second position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160095674 | ORTHODONTIC BRACKET - An orthodontic bracket is described and which includes a base member defining an archwire slot having an opening, and at least one projection extending outwardly from the base member; a ligating slide moveable between a first position which is clear of the archwire slot, and second position where the ligating slide projects over the opening of the archwire slot; and a biasing member borne by the ligating slide, and resiliently cooperating with the projection, and wherein the biasing member has a first portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the first position, and a second portion which receives the projection when the ligating slide is in the second position. | 2016-04-07 |