16th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200113513 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, SERVER, DATA STRUCTURE, PHYSICAL CONDITION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PHYSICAL CONDITION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - A wearable device includes a measurement unit that measures biological information of a user. A smartphone includes a controller that performs a predetermined preventive action based on the measured biological information and on atmospheric pressure information. The smartphone further includes a first reporting interface that reports the start of measurement of the biological information based on the atmospheric pressure information. The wearable device also includes a vibration unit that provides the user with vibration as the preventive action. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113514 | METHOD OF CHARACTERIZING SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING - A method of characterizing a patient's disordered breathing during a sleeping period includes performing a first partial characterization of a time axis of an audio signal in order to learn the most prominent and highly relevant events. Only at a later stage, i.e., after sufficient observation of the highly relevant events, is a full segmentation of the entire time axis actually carried out. Linear prediction is used to create an excitation signal that is employed to provide better segmentation than would be possible using the original audio signal alone. Warped linear prediction or Laguerre linear prediction is employed to create an accurate spectral representation with flexibility in the details provided in different frequency ranges. A resonance probability function is generated to further characterize the signals in order to identify disordered breathing. An output includes a characterization in any of a variety of forms of identified disordered breathing. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113515 | EVENT DETECTION FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A drug delivery device may include an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) is provided. The IMU may include an accelerometer, a magnetometer, or a gyroscope. Motion parameters may be detected when the drug delivery device is shipped, being prepared for activation for use, or during use. The IMU may provide data indicative of a rapid deceleration, such as when a package containing the drug delivery device is dropped, or some other physical event experienced by the drug delivery device. The drug delivery device may also include internal or external pressure sensors or a blood glucose sensor that may coordinate with the IMU to provide additional feedback regarding the status of the device or user. A controller of the drug delivery device may generate a response depending on the particular parameters being monitored or may change device operational parameters as a result of detected system events. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113516 | METABOLIC RATE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - The exemplified systems, and method thereof, provide a transdermal or transcutaneous, non-invasive sensor system that measures blood carbon-dioxide levels and blood oxygen levels, via optical sensors, to determine an estimate of metabolic rate to provide a user of the system with a direct, continuous metabolic rate measurement. In some embodiments, the exemplified sensor system employs low-cost components such as LEDs and photodiodes to provide such direct, continuous metabolic rate measurement. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113517 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING USERS OF BODY-FAT METER - A method for automatically identifying users of a body-fat meter includes following steps: measuring body information of a user through a measuring unit of the body-fat meter; obtaining multiple user accounts registered in a memory; respectively reading a personal data and multiple historical body values relative to each user account; calculating a predicted value for each user account based on the measured body information and the personal data of each user account; determining if any of the user accounts has the multiple historical body values that are matching with its corresponding predicted value; and, storing the corresponding predicted value for the matched user account for updating the multiple historical body values of the user account. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113518 | SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING MONITORING OF FITNESS DEVICES - A system for facilitating monitoring of fitness devices is disclosed. The system may include a plurality of sensors configured to be attached to a plurality of fitness devices. Further, the system may include a plurality of transceivers communicatively coupled with the plurality of sensors. Further, the system may include a plurality of local processing devices communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of sensors and the plurality of transceivers. Further, the system may include a server computer. The server computer may include a server communication device configured for communicating with the at least one transceiver. Further, the server computer may include a server processing device communicatively coupled with the server communication device. Further, the server processing device may be configured for analyzing the sensor data and generating at least one insight. Further, the server computer may include a server storage device communicatively coupled to the server processing device. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113519 | SENSOR CHAIN DEVICES AND METHODS - Methods of manufacturing a chain segment having wires that connect various electrical devices and connectors together are disclosed. The wires are arranged in a pattern to facilitate strain relief. The wires, electrical devices, and connectors are encased in an injection molded material, and they are preferably coupled with a flexible material such as a fabric that can be stitched into a garment. The chain segment facilitates collection of movement data when stitched into an article of clothing. A method of manufacturing the chain segment that is modular to enable different configurations and different lengths of chains. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113520 | STRETCH BAND WITH INDICATORS OR LIMITERS - A band configured to apply a force to a physiological sensor on a portion of a user's body can include an elastic segment, a first indicator, and a second indicator. The elastic segment can have a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and a first portion of the elastic segment can be secured to a second portion of the elastic segment to form a closed loop that can at least partially secure the physiological sensor to the portion of the user's body when in use. The first and second indicators can be spaced apart from one another and positioned along the elastic segment. The first indicator can be positioned closer to the first end than the second indicator. A relative distance between the first and second indicators can provide an indication of a desired stretch of the elastic segment. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113521 | SAMPLING CAPSULE SYSTEM AND METHODS - A non-invasive system for sampling gastrointestinal microbiota with their associated environment for discovery, characterization, medical research, diagnostics, and treatment using an ingestible, non-digestible sampling capsule. The capsule device, with ports open for acquiring a sample of gastrointestinal microbiota and content, is placed inside an immediate or delayed release capsule. When the outer capsule dissolves according to its specifications, enteric fluid and content enters the sampling capsule through the ports triggering a hydrophilic stop to release a pulling force to close the ports by enveloping the capsule outer casing over the inner casing, capturing the sample, and holding it sealed until it completes passage through the digestive track, and is recovered from feces for analysis. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA SIZE - The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods for encoding and/or decoding brain activity signals for data reduction. In a non-limiting embodiment, first user data associated with a first sleep session of a user is received. The first user data is determined to include at least a first instance of a first sleep feature being of a first data size. A first value representing the first instance during a first temporal interval is determined. First encoding data representing the first value is determine, the first encoding data being of a second data size that is less than the first data size. Second user data is generated by encoding the first user data using the first encoding data to represent the first instance in the second user data, and the second user data is stored. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113523 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIGITAL DEMODULATION AND FURTHER PROCESSING OF SIGNALS OBTAINED IN THE MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL BIOIMPEDANCE OR BIOADMITTANCE IN AN OBJECT - Methods and apparatus for digital demodulation of signals obtained in the measurement of electrical bioimpedance or bioadmittance of an object. One example comprises: generating an excitation signal of known frequency content; applying the excitation signal to the object; sensing a response signal of the object; sampling and digitizing the response signal to acquire a digitized response signal representing the response signal with respect to frequency content, amplitude and phase; correlating, for each frequency f | 2020-04-16 |
20200113524 | PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - A system of generating a pre-operative assessment of a patient includes one or more client electronic devices, and an assessment system configured to communication with the client electronic devices via a communication network. The assessment system includes one or more computing devices and a computer-readable storage medium. The computer-readable storage medium includes programming instructions that, when executed, cause the computing devices to receive patient information pertaining to a patient one or more of the client electronic devices, use at least a portion of the patient information to access one or more medical images associated with the patient, perform one or more image processing techniques on the medical images to identify, from medical images, a condition associated with the patient, generate a pre-operative assessment for the patient based on the patient information and the condition, and cause the assessment to be displayed on a display device of the client electronic devices. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113525 | HEART SIGNAL WAVEFORM PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer-implemented method, computer program product and computing system for receiving a single-lead heartbeat waveform for a user; comparing one or more portions of the single-lead heartbeat waveform to one or more ML-generated waveform features to associate a heart health indicator with the single-lead heartbeat waveform; and providing the heart health indicator to a recipient. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113526 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BLOOD PRESSURE - An apparatus for estimating blood pressure is provided. According to one embodiment, the apparatus for estimating blood pressure may include a sensor configured to measure a bio-signal from a subject, and a processor configured to acquire, form the bio-signal, a first feature value associated with cardiac output (CO) and a second feature value associated with total peripheral resistance (TPR), determine whether a current mechanism of blood pressure change of the subject is a post-exercise hypotension mechanism based on the first feature value and the second feature value, and estimate blood pressure according to determination of whether the current mechanism is the post-exercise hypotension mechanism. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113527 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING BLOOD PRESSURE, AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION - An apparatus for estimating a blood pressure, includes a sensor configured to measure a bio-signal, and a processor configured to acquire a feature value from the bio-signal, and detect a blood pressure change sign, based on the feature value. The processor is further configured to acquire a scale factor, based on the blood pressure change sign, and estimate the blood pressure, based on the feature value and the scale factor. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113528 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - An information processing apparatus of the invention is configured to: determine whether or not first biological information of a measurement subject meets a first condition, the first biological information being measured in a first period; determine, when the first biological information meets the first condition, whether or not a number of times, by which the first biological information meets the first condition with respect to the measurement subject, exceeds a first value; select a first message when the first value is not exceeded; select a second message when the first value is exceeded. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113529 | COMPRESSIVE SENSING ABSORBER FOR BREAST IMAGING - Disclosed is a breast imaging system including a compressive sensing absorber (CSA) including a set of materials distributed in a medium to exhibit a random pattern of partial gamma ray absorption over different positions of the set of materials such that gamma ray emission from a breast traveling through the CSA is partially absorbed and is partially scattered by the random pattern to produce an output gamma ray radiation pattern having gamma rays in a range of different directions, a gamma imaging device configured to collect gamma rays from the output gamma ray radiation pattern produced by the CSA to convert the collected gamma rays of the breast gamma ray emission from the breast into imaging signals representing an image of the breast, and an imaging processing device configured to reconstruct images in 2D or 3D based on a spatial distribution of the collected gamma rays from the breast. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113530 | X-RAY MISUSE PROTECTION - An apparatus (M) and related method for supporting X-ray imaging. The apparatus comprises an input interface (IN) for receiving a request to perform an X-ray exposure with an X-ray source (XR) of an X-ray imager (XI) to image an object (PAT). A compliance checker (CC) of the apparatus (M) is configured to check said request against an imaging safety protocol for said object to produce a safety compliance result. A safety enforcer (SE) of the apparatus is configured to issue, based on the safety compliance result, i) an alert signal and/or ii) a control signal to initiate a safety action that at least affect an impact of the requested X-ray exposure on the object. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113531 | DIGITAL DENTAL X-RAY SENSOR DEVICE HAVING A ROUNDED HOUSING - A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113532 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITIONING DATA FOR AN X-RAY IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE ON A MOBLE PATIENT SUPPORT UNIT - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2020-04-16 |
20200113533 | METHODS FOR TREATING IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS - The present invention relates to methods and medicaments useful for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) by administering anti-CTGF antibodies. Methods for prognosing individuals with IPF are also provided. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113534 | EVALUATING A RELIABILITY OF A CT VOLUME IMAGE - Evaluating a reliability of a computed tomography (CT) volume image includes acquiring a first CT volume image and a modified CT volume image that are reconstructed from scanned projection images. From the first CT volume image and the modified CT volume image, digitally reconstructed X-ray images are then calculated. A respective similarity with a corresponding one of the scanned projection images is then determined. Based on a comparison of these similarities with one another, a reliability of the CT volume images is then evaluated. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113535 | X-RAY DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - An X-ray diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment includes: processing circuitry configured: to sequentially generate X-ray image data based on a detection result obtained by an X-ray detector; to specify a radiation region of X-rays in each piece of X-ray image data generated during the move of an X-ray blocking member that is moved by an X-ray limiting device on the basis of an operation received by an input interface; to sequentially generate, during the move of the X-ray blocking member, first combined image data by using the radiation region, by combining first X-ray image data generated during the move of the X-ray blocking member, with second X-ray image data generated prior to the move of the X-ray blocking member and stored in storage circuitry; and to cause a display to display a combined image represented by the first combined image data. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113536 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND OUTPUTTING DATA REGARDING A BODILY CHARACTERISTIC - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113537 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND OUTPUTTING DATA REGARDING A BODILY CHARACTERISTIC - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113538 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND OUTPUTTING DATA REGARDING A BODILY CHARACTERISTIC - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113539 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING AND OUTPUTTING DATA REGARDING A BODILY CHARACTERISTIC - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for capturing and outputting data regarding a bodily characteristic. In one embodiment, a hardware device can operate as a stethoscope with sensors to detect bodily characteristics such as heart sounds, lung sounds, abdominal sounds, and other bodily sounds and other characteristics such as temperature and ultrasound. The stethoscope can be configured to work independently with built solid state memory or SIM card. The stethoscope can be configured to pair via a wireless communication protocol with one or more electronic devices, and upon pairing with the electronic device(s), can be registered in a network resident in the cloud and can thereby create a network of users of like stethoscopes. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113540 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an ultrasound system ( | 2020-04-16 |
20200113541 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An information processing apparatus according to the present invention acquires first to fourth volume data, generates a first tomographic image corresponding to a cross section set based on a command of a user from the first volume data, generates a second tomographic image corresponding to the first tomographic image from the second volume data, identifies a third tomographic image resembling the second tomographic image from the fourth volume data, acquires information indicating a position of the third tomographic image, generates a fourth tomographic image corresponding to the third tomographic image from the third volume data based on the information indicating the position of the third tomographic image, and causes display means to display an image including the fourth tomographic image. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113542 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MEDICAL IMAGING SCAN PLANES USING PROBE POSITION FEEDBACK - Various methods and systems are provided for automatically detecting scan planes of anatomical structures and providing guidance for obtaining target views during an imaging procedure. As one example, a method includes outputting to a user, instructions for navigating a medical imaging probe from a current scan position to a next scan position for obtaining a desired scan plane of a target anatomical structure based on received image data of the target anatomical structure and position data, the position data obtained from a position sensor on the probe, during receiving the image data. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113543 | 3-D Ultrasound Imaging Device and Methods - A method of diagnosing a condition of bodily tissue using a computer, the method comprising comparing, using a computer, a 3D tissue model derived from an ultrasound scan of the bodily tissue with at least one 3D tissue model having common tissue with the bodily tissue, and diagnosing a condition of the bodily tissue responsive to comparing the 3D tissue models. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113544 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED VISUALIZATION OF ULTRASOUND PROBE POSITIONING FEEDBACK - A system and method for providing enhanced visualization of ultrasound probe positioning feedback is provided. The method includes displaying a mask defining a target position and orientation of an ultrasound probe that corresponds to a pre-defined view of anatomical structure. The mask includes a primary target area, lateral target area(s) positioned laterally from the primary target area, and elevational target area(s) positioned in an elevational direction from the primary target area. The method includes displaying a reticle having a reticle position and orientation corresponding to a position and orientation of the probe. The reticle position and orientation is dynamically updated with respect to the mask based on the probe position data and in response to movement of the probe. The reticle includes a primary reticle element, lateral reticle element(s) positioned laterally from the primary reticle element, and elevational reticle element(s) positioned in an elevational direction from the primary reticle element. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113545 | DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE METHOD - A diagnostic assistance method is provided in the invention. The diagnostic assistance method includes the steps of generating audio data with a stethoscope; generating image data via an ultrasonic device; processing the audio data through a first processing module to generate a first result; processing the image data through a second processing module to generate a second result; and generating a diagnostic assistance result according to the first result and the second result. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113546 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Imaging Artifacts Using an Array of Sensor Data - A system and method is provided for controlling against artifacts in medical imaging. The system includes an array of ultrasound sensors, each ultrasound sensor in the array of ultrasound sensors located at a variety of different spatial locations on a subject being imaged by an imaging system configured to generate medical imaging data and each ultrasound sensor configured to receive ultrasound sensor data. The system also includes a processor configured to receive the ultrasound sensor data from the array of ultrasound sensors, multiplex the ultrasound sensor data, generate anatomical information from the multiplexed ultrasound sensor data and correlated to the imaging system, and deliver the anatomical information to the imaging system in a form for use by the imaging system to either acquire the imaging data using the anatomical information or reconstruct the imaging data using the anatomical information. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113547 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUSING ULTRASOUND WITH ADDITIONAL SIGNALS - Systems, methods and devices for providing combined ultrasound, electrocardiography, and auscultation data are provided. One such system includes an ultrasound sensor, an electrocardiogram (EKG) sensor, an auscultation sensor, and a computing device. The computing device includes memory and a processor, and the processor receives signals from the ultrasound sensor, the EKG sensor, and the auscultation sensor. Artificial intelligence techniques may be employed for automatically analyzing the data obtained from the ultrasound sensor, the EKG sensor, and the auscultation sensor and producing a clinically-relevant determination based on a combined analysis of the data. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING FOR A SECOND OBJECT WITHIN A FIRST OBJECT USING AN ADAPTIVE SCHEDULER - Method for scanning for second object on or within first object starts by receiving information on first object and second object. Task lists are generated that include at least one task action based on information on first object and second object. Based on task lists, beamer is then signaled to generate and send first signal to first probe unit to perform first beam firing. Receiver processes first data signal from first probe unit that is then analyzed to determine if first object is identified using processed first data signal. Upon determination that first object is identified, based on task list, beamer is signaled to generate and send second signal to second probe unit to perform second beam firing. Receiver processes second data signal from second probe unit that is then analyzed to determine if second object is identified using processed second data signal. Other embodiments are described. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113549 | TRANSDUCER SPECTRAL NORMALIZATION - Systems and methods are disclosed for an ultrasound system. In various embodiments, a system is configured to receive echo data corresponding to a detection of an echo of a pulse signal, generate a set of transformations based on the echo data, and generate a set of point estimates for a frequency dependent filtering coefficient of a spectral response. The system is further configured to extract a set of attenuation coefficients based on the set of point estimates for the frequency dependent filtering coefficient and generate image data for the material of interest based on the set of attenuation coefficients. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113550 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION - Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for sample collection. A sample collection device may comprise a vessel, a lid, and pre-loaded liquid solutions. The sample collection device may collect a liquid sample, such as a biological sample. The liquid solutions may comprise reagents for preserving and/or stabilizing biological samples, such as saliva, collected in the vessel. A chamber comprising the liquid solutions may be located in the vessel and/or the lid. In some instances, the liquid solution may be released from the chamber upon closure of the vessel with the lid. In some instances, the liquid solution may be released from the chamber upon actuation of an implement, such as a plunger. In some instances, the liquid solution may be released upon compression of an absorbent member. The sample collecting device may be delivered to a remote location for further processing and/or analysis. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113551 | STICKER FOR DNA COLLECTION AND METHOD OF EXTRACTION, PURIFICATION, AND SEQUENCING - A DNA sticker for obtaining human DNA for genetic analysis or diagnosis, the DNA sticker including a first layer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP); a first layer of silicone attached to the layer of biaxially oriented polypropylene; a layer of an adhesive attached to the first layer of silicone; a layer of white biaxially oriented polypropylene attached to the layer of adhesive; a layer of transparent material attached to the layer of white biaxially oriented polypropylene; a second layer of silicone attached to the transparent layer; and a second layer of biaxially oriented polypropylene | 2020-04-16 |
20200113552 | BONE MARROW ACCESS APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING SAME - Bone marrow access apparatus includes a bone penetrating member and a cap. The bone penetrating member includes a tubular insertion portion, and a head portion provided at a proximal end of the tubular insertion portion. A cross-sectional shape of the head portion is wider than a cross-sectional shape of the tubular insertion portion. A recess is provided in the head portion, and an internal channel is provided through the head portion and the tubular insertion portion. The cap accommodates the head portion of the bone penetrating member therein. The cap includes a lower wall which covers at least a part of a distal side of the head portion, and a projection which projects into the recess of the head portion. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113553 | TRANSFEMORAL TRANSCAVAL LIVER ACCESS AND DEVICES - Shaped liver biopsy sheaths and methods for transfemoral transcaval liver access are disclosed. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113554 | IMPLANT FOR CLOSING AN OPENING IN TISSUE - An implant | 2020-04-16 |
20200113555 | BRAIDED HEMOSTASIS SHAFT FOR IMPROVED TORSIONAL RESPONSE - A medical insertion device includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having flexibility sufficient for insertion through a working channel of an endoscope along a tortuous path. The elongated shaft includes a coil extending from the proximal end to the distal end and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and a braided portion extending around a portion of the coil, the braided portion including a plurality of lines wound together such that first and second ones of the lines intersect to enclose a predetermined angle therebetween, the angle being between 25 and 55 degrees. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113556 | TISSUE SPECIMEN REMOVAL DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and device for detecting leaks of a containment barrier. The method may comprise placing the barrier in contact with one or more volumes of fluid such that the one or more volumes of fluid is in contact with a first surface and a second surface of the containment barrier, then placing a first electrode in contact with a first volume of fluid within in a first area defined by the first surface of the containment barrier. The method may then comprise placing a second electrode in contact with a second volume of fluid in a second area defined by the second surface of the containment barrier, measuring electrical conductivity between the first and second electrodes; and determining a presence of a leak in the containment barrier based on a calculation using properties of the one or more volumes of fluid, the containment barrier, and the measured electrical conductivity. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113557 | STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device is provided. The medical device includes an elongated device body having a steerable portion including a plurality of segments. The segments are co-axially mounted over at least one elongated elastic element which is configured for limiting rotation of the segments with respect to each other. The medical device also includes a control wire running alongside the elongated device body and being unrestrained at the steerable portion such that tensioning of the control wire angles the steerable portion from a longitudinal axis of the elongated device body and deflects the control wire away from the steerable portion. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113558 | System And Method For Fixing Sheet-Like Materials To A Target Tissue - The devices, systems and methods herein provide for anchoring of surgical constructs to body tissue. These systems may be used for both biologic implant securement in arthroscopy as well as other sheet and scaffold repair procedures. The system may be used for any soft tissue repair procedure where a synthetic or biologic patch is used, such as joint repair or hernia repair. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113559 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - A surgical device is disclosed which includes a handle portion, a central body portion and a SULU. The SULU includes a proximal body portion, an intermediate pivot member and a tool assembly. The intermediate pivot member is pivotally secured to the proximal body portion about a first pivot axis and the tool assembly is pivotally secured to the intermediate pivot member about a second pivot axis which is orthogonal to the first pivot axis. The SULU includes a plurality of articulation links which are operably connected to the tool assembly by non-rigid links. The articulation links are adapted to releasably engage articulation links positioned in the central body portion. The body portion articulation links are connected to an articulation actuator which is supported for omni-directional movement to effect articulation of the tool assembly about the first and second axes. The handle portion includes a spindle and barrel assembly drive mechanism for advancing and retracting a drive member positioned in the tool assembly. In one embodiment, the tool assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a plurality of staples and an anvil assembly. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113560 | System and Method For Making Tapered Looped Suture - An active anvil assembly for use in forming a looped suture is provided. The active anvil assembly includes an anvil member, a first sensor operably connected to the anvil member, and a control assembly. The first sensor is configured for measuring at least one of force, torque, and distance feedback. Also provided are systems and methods for forming a looped suture including an active anvil assembly. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113561 | ANVIL ASSEMBLY FOR LINEAR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler includes a first stapler half a second stapler half configured to releasably couple together. The second stapler half includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member, and a polymeric body that encapsulates at least a portion of each of the first elongate member and the second elongate member. One of the first stapler half or the second stapler half includes a distal portion configured to receive a staple cartridge, and the other of the first stapler half or the second stapler half includes a distal portion having a plurality of staple-forming pockets. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113562 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR LINEAR SURGICAL STAPLER - A surgical stapler includes a first elongate member having a distal portion that supports a plurality of staple-forming pockets, a second elongate member having a distal portion that supports a staple cartridge, and a clamp member movable from an open position to a closed position to releasably clamp the first and second elongate members together. A clamp lockout feature is supported by the first elongate member and is moveable between a lockout position in which the clamp lockout feature prevents closure of the clamp member, and a release position in which the clamp lockout feature permits closure of the clamp member. An actuating feature is supported by the second elongate member and is configured to actuate the clamp lockout feature from the lockout position to the release position in response to approximation of the distal portions of the first and second elongate members. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113563 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes a cartridge receiving half-section defining an elongated channel member configured to releasably receive a firing assembly and a single use loading unit. A lockout structure prevents insertion of the single use loading unit into the channel member after the firing assembly is mounted to the cartridge receiving half-section. Alternatively, the lockout structure prevents full insertion of the firing assembly into the cartridge receiving half-section, if the single use loading unit is not engaged with the firing assembly. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113564 | LAPAROSCOPIC PURSE STRING SUTURE DEVICE - A surgical suturing apparatus includes an end effector including a jaw assembly and a needle assembly. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws movable between open and closed positions. Each of the first and second jaws includes a tissue facing surface having an elongated rail and a longitudinal row of teeth. Each tooth of the longitudinal rows of teeth of the first and second jaws includes a needle channel extending therethrough. The elongated rails and the longitudinal rows of teeth of the first and second jaws are disposed in opposed relation relative to each other. The needle assembly includes a first needle, a second needle, and a suture coupled to the first and second needles. The first needle is slidable through the needle channels of the first jaw and the second needle is slidable through the needle channels of the second jaw. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113565 | LATCH TO PREVENT BACK-DRIVING OF CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLER - An apparatus includes a handle assembly having a body, a shaft assembly having an outer tubular member extending distally from the body, an end effector, an anvil, and a trocar latch assembly. The end effector includes a staple deck fixed relative to the outer tubular member, a staple driver that can actuate relative to the staple deck between an unfired position and a fired position, and a trocar that can actuate relative to the staple deck and the staple driver, the anvil can couple with trocar to move relative to the staple deck to define a gap distance. The trocar latch assembly includes a locking body that can actuate between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration in response to the staple driver actuating between the unfired position and the fired position. The locking body can selective fix the trocar relative to the staple deck in the locked position. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113566 | DUAL STAGE CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLER - An apparatus includes a handle assembly having a body, a shaft assembly having an outer tube member, an end effector, an anvil, a first trocar closure system, and a second trocar closure system. The end effector has having a staple deck fixed relative to the body, a staple driver operable to actuate relative to the staple deck between an unfired position and a fired position, and the trocar configured to selectively couple with the anvil and actuate relative to the staple dreck. The first trocar closure assembly can actuate in a first motion to drive the trocar between a distal position and a first closed position. The second trocar closure assembly can actuate in a second motion between the first closed position and a second closed position. The staple drive is inoperable at least until the first trocar closure assembly actuates the trocar to the first closed position | 2020-04-16 |
20200113567 | DUAL LEVER TO REDUCE FORCE TO FIRE IN CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLER - An apparatus includes a body assembly with a handle and a shaft portion, an end effector with a staple deck fixed to the shaft portion, an anvil, and a firing assembly. The end effector further includes a trocar and a staple driver both configured to actuate relative to the staple deck. The staple driver can actuate a distance between an unfired position and a fired position. The trocar can couple with the anvil to define a gap distance. The firing assembly includes a trigger pivotably coupled with the body assembly via a first pivot, a driver actuator configured to actuate the staple driver, and a linkage assembly pivotably coupled with the trigger via a second pivot and the driver actuator. Where the second pivot is proximal relative to the first pivot. The linkage assembly can drive the driver actuator is response to the trigger pivoting about the first pivot. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113568 | CLIP TREATMENT TOOL - A clip treatment tool includes: a clip body that has two arm portions and a folded portion, the two arm portions, the folded portion connecting proximal end parts of the two arm portions; a tightening ring that functions to close the two arm portions in accordance with movement of the clip body from a distal end side toward a proximal end side; a pressing tube that has at least one opening formed in an outer surface thereof, and that allows the clip body to be contained therein in accordance with the movement of the clip body; and a coupling member that has a distal end part to which the folded portion is removably connected and a proximal end part to which a distal end part of an operation wire is fixed, the coupling member coupling the clip body and the operation wire to each other. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113569 | SURGICAL CLIP APPLIER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - Surgical clip appliers are provided and includes a channel assembly extending distally from a housing; a clip carrier disposed within said channel assembly and defining a channel and a plurality of windows therein; a plurality of clips slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier; a wedge plate reciprocally disposed within said channel assembly, said wedge plate being operatively connected to said handles and including a plurality of apertures formed along a length thereof; and a clip follower slidably disposed within said channel of said clip carrier and disposed proximally of said plurality of clips, said clip follower being configured and adapted for selective engagement with said windows of said clip carrier and said apertures of said wedge plate. The clip follower is configured and adapted to urge said plurality of clips, in a distal direction relative to said clip carrier, upon reciprocal movement of said wedge plate. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113570 | GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX TREATMENT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE - A gastroesophageal reflux preventer and related methods are provided. The gastroesophageal reflux preventer may include an absorbable material able to be placed in contact with a body organ and configured to induce a scarification of the body organ in response to absorption by the body organ of the material. In this manner, a proximate sphincter may be tightened, such as to ameliorate reflux through a gastroesophageal sphincter. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113571 | VASO-OCCLUSIVE DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A vaso-occlusive device delivery assembly includes a pusher assembly having proximal and distal ends, a conductive sacrificial link disposed at the distal end of the pusher assembly, and a vaso-occlusive device secured to the pusher assembly by the sacrificial link. The pusher assembly includes first and second conductors extending between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The sacrificial link is electrically coupled between the first and second conductors, such that the first conductor, sacrificial link and second conductor form an electrical circuit, and, when a disintegration current is applied through the sacrificial link through the first and second conductors, the sacrificial link thermally disintegrates, thereby releasing the attachment member and vaso-occlusive device from the pusher assembly. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113572 | CLIP TREATMENT TOOL - A clip treatment tool includes a clip body that has two arm portions and a folded portion, the folded portion connecting proximal end parts of the two arm portions; a pressing tube that allows the clip body to be contained therein in accordance with movement of the clip body from a distal end side toward a proximal end side; a coupling member that couples the clip body and an operation wire to each other; and an urging member that urges the coupling member relative to the pressing tube from the proximal end side toward the distal end side. The pressing tube has a latched portion, and the coupling member has a latch portion. In accordance with movement of the operation wire from the distal end side toward the proximal end side, the latch portion is latched to the latched portion, and the coupling member is locked to the pressing tube. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113573 | LIGATION DEVICE, UNLOCKING METHOD AND LIGATION INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure relates to a ligation device, an unlocking method, and a ligation instrument. The ligation device may include a clip and a limiting tube. A distal end of the clip may be used for ligation. The limiting tube may be provided with an accommodation channel, and a proximal end of the clip may be connected with the accommodation channel, and the proximal end of the clip may move into or out of the limiting tube. The clip may be provided with a locking portion, and the limiting tube may be provided with a locking position that is matched with the locking position. When the locking portion is locked with the locking position, the locking portion may be unlocked from the locking position by operating the locking portion. Alternatively, the clip may be provided with an unlocking portion that is coupled with the locking portion. The locking portion may be unlocked from the locking position by operating the unlocking portion. The ligation device may be re-opened after being locked for ligation, causing no secondary damage to the ligated tissue. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113574 | AIRWAY VALVE APPARATUS - An airway valve apparatus | 2020-04-16 |
20200113575 | VASCULAR TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH AUTO INJECTION DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises two modules that are maintained in separate zones of an operating environment. The apparatus includes an elongate, intraluminal member that is shaped and dimensioned for passage through blood vessels of a subject. The intraluminal member has a proximal end and a distal end. A vein wall disruptor for degrading the integrity of the inner wall of a vessel is housed within a sheath of the intraluminal member. The disruptor includes at least one, but may include several, prongs. The distal ends of the prongs contact or communicate with the inner wall of a blood vessel. The disruptor can include a contacting tip designed to damage the interior of the vessel as the disruptor is pulled proximally therealong. The apparatus further includes an automatic injector to inject a sclerosant into the blood vessel. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113576 | FOLDED ANEURYSM TREATMENT DEVICE AND DELIVERY METHOD - Devices can generally include an implant having a braided section that can be implanted in a deployed state such that, in the deployed state, the braided section folds to form an outer occlusive sack extending across a neck of an aneurysm to engage a wall of the aneurysm from within a sac of the aneurysm and an inner occlusive sack forming a trough nested within the outer occlusive sack. The implant can be closed at one or more of the braid ends to define a substantially enclosed bowl-shaped volume. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113577 | VASCULAR TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH REMOTE OPERATING MODULE - An apparatus for performing a vascular treatment is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises two modules that are maintained in separate zones of an operating environment. The apparatus includes an elongate, intraluminal member that is shaped and dimensioned for passage through blood vessels of a subject. The intraluminal member has a proximal end and a distal end. A vein wall disruptor for degrading the integrity of the inner wall of a vessel is housed within a sheath of the intraluminal member. The disruptor includes at least one, but may include several, prongs. The distal ends of the prongs contact or communicate with the inner wall of a blood vessel. The disruptor can include a contacting tip designed to damage the interior of the vessel as the disruptor is pulled proximally therealong. The apparatus further includes an automatic injector to inject a sclerosant into the blood vessel. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113578 | PRESSURE CONTROLLERS FOR BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - Flexible air bladders and associated air assemblies provide compression and blood flow moderation in a variety of applications including blood flow restriction training (BFR) and limb compression for injury prevention. An integrated air assembly comprises a flexible manual pump, a check valve air intake, one-way valve and a pressure release valve. The user can properly position and fasten the air bladder around a limb using a special type of band, sleeve, or by wearing a piece of clothing containing strategically placed air bladders and integrated air assemblies. Each air assembly allows the user to easily and manually add air to the bladder by pressing on a designated area of the pump which causes the bladder to extend on the inward facing portion of the band, compression sleeve, or piece of clothing toward the limb until a desired pressure is achieved around the limb to support blood flow moderation. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113579 | RADIAL ARTERY COMPRESSION BAND HAVING FINE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A radial artery compression band is disclosed for circumferential placement around the wrist of a patient to apply hemostasis pressure to a wound, which includes a first arcuate band portion including a radially outwardly extending support frame, a second elongated band portion including a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart radially outwardly extending ramped engagement teeth, a third elongated band portion extending between the first and second band portions and including a radially inwardly facing compression structure for applying hemostasis pressure to the wound, and a band adjustment mechanism mounted within the support frame of the first arcuate band portion and including an axially rotatable shaft having a worm gear section with a continuous helical thread for selectively intermeshing with the ramped engagement teeth on the second elongated band portion to adjust band tension through axial rotation of the shaft. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113580 | Electromechanical Slider Valve Suction Controller - Disclosed herein is a fluid management assembly. The fluid management assembly includes a handpiece, a slider based fluid control mechanism, and a fluid occluding member. The slider based fluid control mechanism housed in the handpiece. The fluid occluding member is configured to be in communication with the fluid control mechanism. The fluid occluding member being separate from the handpiece. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113581 | WEDGE OSTEOTOMY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A wedge osteotomy device including a cutting guide coupled to a base plate via a joint. The cutting guide configured to pivot relative to the base plate about a pivot axis extending through the joint. The cutting guide including a guide body including a cutting slot extending through the guide body, an arcuate slot extending through the guide body and defining a radius to the joint, and a plurality of markers on the guide body identifying a position of the cutting guide relative to the base plate. The base plate including planar top and bottom surfaces. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113582 | Surgical Bur With Non-Paired Flutes - A surgical dissection tool for cutting bone and other tissue includes a cutting head having an outer surface having non-paired or an odd number of flutes formed therein. Each flute includes a rake surface intersecting with the outer surface to form a cutting edge, and a relief surface opposite the rake surface. The relief surface and the rake surface form a first angle. Each flute also includes a leading angled surface extending from the relief surface to a distal end portion of the cutting head, the leading angled surface and the rake surface forming a second angle substantially the same as the first angle. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113583 | Navigated Surgical System Including Override Option - A surgical system including a surgical tool and a navigation system for tracking the position of the surgical tool. The surgical tool comprising a housing including a variable speed motor and control module disposed within the housing. The navigation system comprising a navigation console in communication with the control module of the surgical tool, the navigation console may be configured to communicate instructions to the control module of the surgical tool based on the position of the surgical tool relative to a defined zone. The navigation console may be configured to deactivate the surgical tool based on the position of the surgical tool relative to the defined zone. The navigation console may also be configured to provide a user-selectable override option to allow continued operation of the surgical tool within the defined zone. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113584 | SENSING OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENT PLACEMENT RELATIVE TO ANATOMIC STRUCTURES - Systems and methods related to use of a measurement system in conjunction with a powered instrument for determination of the placement of a tool portion relative to the anatomy of a patient utilizing the powered instrument. The measurement system may include a displacement sensor that indicates the relative displacement of the tool portion relative to the anatomy. The system may also include a sensor for monitoring a tool drive signal representative of a tool drive parameter that is characteristic of the tool portion acting on the anatomy. The tool drive signal may be analyzed relative to a given amount of axial displacement as measured by the displacement sensor to avoid false indications of placement based on noise and or other artifacts in the tool drive signal that may result from characteristics of the anatomy and/or operational behaviors of the surgeon utilizing the instrument. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113585 | REAMER SHAFT EXTENSION ASSEMBLY - A reamer shaft extension includes a shaft positioned between a first end having a first coupling and a second end having a second coupling. The first coupling of each reamer shaft extension is selectively couplable with the second coupling of another reamer shaft extension such that a select amount of reamer shaft extensions are assembled together to form a reamer shaft extension assembly for use in a reaming procedure. Each reamer shaft extension further has a sufficiently short enough length such that each reamer shaft extension is insertable within a sterilization tray for use in a sterilization procedure. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113586 | ANCHOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - An anchor delivery system includes both a straight and curved drill guide along with a flexible drill, a flexible obturator and a flexible anchor inserter. The curved drill guide has a distal tip with approximately a 15° bend from the primary axis of the drill guide. Both the drill and the obturator have a reduced diameter section to improve flexibility during passage through the curved drill guide. Additionally, a surface of the inserter shaft has a laser cut pattern which permits flexing of the inserter around the inner diameter of the curved drill guide. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113587 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASPIRATING FROM A BODY LUMEN - An aspiration device can be used to aspirate an obstruction from a blood vessel. The aspiration device is configured to allow controlled one-handed aspiration yet maintain a syringe plunger feel of vacuum. The aspiration device also allows one-handed injection to empty the device when needed. Furthermore, mechanisms enable one-handed locking of a plunger position of the device to maintain vacuum when the user releases the device. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113588 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING AN EMBOLUS - A clot retrieval device is provided. The clot retrieval device includes a capturing basket having an opening at a proximal end where the capturing basket is deployable downstream from a clot in a blood vessel. The capturing basket is configured to surround a portion of the clot and the opening in the proximal end of the capturing basket is configured to reduce in size such that the capturing basket conforms around the portion of the clot and be retrieved after the capturing basket conforms around the portion of the clot. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113589 | TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - The tissue retrieval system deploys a tissue bag at the surgical site. The bag is supported by the system as tissue is placed within the bag and is closed to isolate the collected tissue and allow the bag and collected tissue to be removed from the body. The bag can be reopened and re-closed as desired through use of a guide bead and cord. The bead also facilitates removal of the collected tissue. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113590 | ROTATABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN INTERVENTION MEMBER AND A MANIPULATION MEMBER OF AN ENDOVASCULAR DEVICE - A medical device, configured to perform an endovascular therapy, e.g., thrombectomy, can comprise an elongate manipulation member having a first connection member proximate a distal end of the elongate manipulation member, and an intervention member having a second connection member proximate a proximal end of the intervention member. The second connection member can be connected to the first connection member such that the first connection member can rotate relative to the second connection member. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113591 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument system includes a main body having a handle and a drive assembly. The drive assembly includes a plurality of gears and rotation transfer mechanisms for translating the movements of the handle into a mechanical force. A surgical tool having a tool body, an elongated shaft and an effector assembly is removably engaged to the main body of the system. The tool body houses a transfer gear assembly for engaging the drive assembly. A plurality of control wires extends from the transfer gear assembly to the effector assembly. The effector assembly includes a frame member having a pair of arms positioned along the distal end. The arms functioning to selectively open, close and move omnidirectionally based on an input of the handle. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113592 | DEVICE FOR PROCESSING TISSUE TO CONTROL THICKNESS - Devices and methods for processing animal or human tissue are provided. The devices may include a rod having a central axis and configured to simultaneously rotate around the central axis and move along the central axis. The device can further include a group of blades which are attached to the rod and positioned proximate the rigid support surface. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113593 | SURGICAL DEVICE - Disclosed is a surgical device. The surgical device includes a housing. The surgical device also includes a linear actuator disposed in the housing. The linear actuator includes a central rod. The linear actuator also includes one or more bending modules connected to the central rod. Each of the one or more bending modules includes one or more bending actuators. Each of the one or more bending actuators includes one or more layers of piezoelectric bending elements configured to provide a reciprocating movement to the central rod upon application of a voltage. The surgical device further includes a cutting mechanism coupled to the central rod. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113594 | ENDOLUMINAL TREATMENT METHOD AND ASSOCIATED SURGICAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING TISSUE OCCLUSION DEVICE - A surgical instrument includes a hollow member having a sidewall provided with a window and a closure member movably connected to the hollow member for alternately covering and uncovering the window. The hollow member has a first clamping surface along an edge of the window, while the closure member has a second clamping surface opposing the first clamping surface and disposable substantially adjacent thereto in a clamping or closure configuration of the instrument. The instrument additionally comprises a tissue occlusion component mounted to at least one of the hollow member and the closure member for acting on tissues gripped between the first clamping surface and the second clamping surface, to couple the tissues to each other. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113595 | ULTRASONIC PROBE, ULTRASONIC TREATMENT INSTRUMENT, AND ULTRASONIC TREATMENT ASSEMBLY - The disclosed technology is directed to an ultrasonic probe comprises a probe main portion configured to transmit ultrasonic vibration generated by an ultrasonic transducer. A treatment portion is configured on a distal side of the probe main portion along a longitudinal axis thereof. The treatment portion includes first direction surfaces disposed in a first direction intersecting the longitudinal axis and second direction surfaces that are adjacent to the first direction surfaces and are disposed in a second direction different from the first direction surfaces. The first direction surfaces further includes a plurality of surfaces formed into a staircase shape when being viewed from the treatment portion and one or more surfaces formed into a staircase shape when being viewed from a side opposed to the distal side of the treatment portion. The second direction surfaces further includes a plurality of surfaces formed into a staircase shape toward the distal side. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113596 | NEEDLE GUIDE DEVICES FOR MOUNTING ON IMAGING TRANSDUCERS OR ADAPTORS ON IMAGING TRANSDUCER, IMAGING TRANSDUCERS FOR MOUNTING NEEDLE GUIDE DEVICES AND ADAPTORS FOR IMAGING TRANSDUCERS FOR MOUNTING NEEDLE GUIDE DEVICES THEREON - A needle guide to retain a needle at a desired trajectory with respect to an imaging transducer includes a body member, a needle holder subassembly, and a slide member. The needle holder subassembly is pivotably mounted on the body member to enable the needle holder subassembly to be oriented to various selected orientations with respect to the body member. The slide member is slidably coupled to each of the body member and the needle holder subassembly, such that movement of the slide member relative to the body member moves the needle holder subassembly between the various selected orientations. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113597 | TELESCOPING ATRIAL SEPTUM NEEDLE - Devices used to provide transseptal access are disclosed. The devices may comprise at least one cannula, a needle, and a handle. The cannula and the needle may be configured to be inserted through a dilator while not damaging a lumen wall of the dilator. The handle may be configured to lock the needle in a retracted position. The devices may be configured to telescopically advance the needle through an atrial septum. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113598 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE AND SEAL GUARD FOR USE THEREWITH - A surgical access device including a cannula, a seal, and a seal guard is disclosed. The cannula includes a housing and an elongated portion extending distally from the housing. The seal is disposed at least partially within the housing of the cannula and includes an aperture for sealed reception of a surgical instrument therethrough. The seal guard is disposed at least partially within the housing of the cannula and proximally of the seal. The seal guard is formed from a flat sheet of material and folded into a funnel-like shape. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113599 | IMPLANT INSERTION DEVICE - According to a general aspect, an insertion device includes an elongate member defining a lumen, a handle member movably coupled to the elongate member, a plunger member, at least a portion of the plunger member being disposed within the lumen defined by the elongate member, and an actuation member operatively coupled to the plunger member, the plunger member being configured to move from a first position within the lumen to a second location within the lumen in response to the actuation member being actuated. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113600 | ENDOSCOPIC FUSION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH NEUROMONITORING - Systems, methods, and kits for performing endoscopic fusion with neuromonitoring. The endoscopic fusion may be performed, for example, through a cannula providing a portal to the disc space. Throughout various steps in the procedure, neuromonitoring may occur to minimize the possibility of injuring or contacting a nerve. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113601 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE - A valve assembly for use with a surgical instrument is disclosed. The valve assembly includes a housing and a seal assembly disposed within the housing, the seal assembly including a septum seal including an orifice configured to sealingly engage a surgical instrument inserted therethrough, at least a portion of the septum seal defining a seal curvature, a first guard member including a plurality of curved first guard portions defining slits therebetween, and a second guard member including a plurality of curved second guard portions defining slits therebetween. The first and second guard members may be positioned in an overlapping relationship with the plurality of first guard portions rotationally offset with respect to the second guard portions. The wide, triangular shaped slits of the guard members may improve flexibility of the guard portions. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113602 | MEDICAL DEVICE RETRIEVAL TOOL WITH ADJUSTABLE CURVE - An example implantable medical device (IMD) retrieval system may include an elongate outer tubular member including a longitudinally extending lumen terminating in a distal cup that is configured to receive the IMD; and a retrieval assembly including a retrieval member that includes an elongate member terminating in at least one snare that is moveable between an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration; and a fixed-curve catheter that includes a resilient material forming a distal curve and defining a lumen in which the retrieval member extends in sliding engagement, where the fixed-curve catheter extends in sliding engagement within the lumen of the elongate outer tubular member. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113603 | SPINAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD - A surgical instrument comprises a first member defining a cavity and including a locking surface disposed with the cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix a tether with the first member. A second member includes an inner surface that defines a longitudinal passageway configured for disposal of a surgical driver engageable with a spinal construct. The second member further includes at least one mating element being engageable with the spinal construct. An actuator is connected with the members and is configured to incrementally tension the tether. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113604 | SPINAL CORRECTION TENSIONING SYSTEM - A vertebral column correction system for correcting a spinal deformity without fusing the joint segments is disclosed. The vertebral column correction system may have first and second vertebral anchors secured to first and second vertebrae. The vertebral column correction system may further comprise one or more intermediate vertebral anchors secured to vertebrae between the first and second vertebrae. A connection member may be disposed within a head portion of the vertebral anchors. At least a portion of the connection member may be a flexible member, such as a flexible cord, configured for tensioning between at least two vertebral anchors for providing a desired amount of tension to apply a correctional force to the spinal column. A spring member, or other tensioning member, may maintain the tension of the connection member. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113605 | Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization And Fixation Devices And Related Methods - An anchor device for use in sacroiliac joint stabilization comprises a housing having a bore, one or more apertures, and a threaded outer surface, one or more engagement members at least partially disposed in the housing, where at least one of the one or more engagement members is movable between a retracted position and an extended position such that, when the at least one of the one or more engagement members is in the extended position, the at least one of the one or more engagement members extends through at least one of the one or more apertures, and where, when the at least one of the one or more engagement members is in the extended position, the at least one of the one or more engagement members is configured to engage a cortical wall of a sacrum bone. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113606 | Tissue Retraction And Vertebral Displacement Devices, Systems, And Methods For Posterior Spinal Fusion - Devices for retracting tissue during a minimally-invasive, posterior spinal fusion procedure include a blade positionable along a passageway device connected to a connecting element implanted in a vertebra of the spine, such that the blade covers at least a portion of a longitudinal opening of the passageway device. The blade may be coupled to the passageway device by receiving the passageway device with a receiving portion. Systems for displacing the vertebrae of the spine include first and second extenders, the distal ends of each of which are configured to engage the connecting elements. Each extender may include a shaft configured to be securely engaged within a cage of the respective connecting element. The devices and systems of the present invention may be used in connection with an interbody fusion technique performed through an opening extending between the passageway devices, and an intermediate retractor blade may provide additional tissue retraction. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113607 | VERTEBRAL BODY MANIPULATION DEVICE AND METHODS - Featured is a vertebral body manipulation instrument or vertebral body manipulation device being configured and arranged to allow correction of vertebral translation. Such a vertebral body manipulation device embodies one or more identical modules that are configured as needed for correcting the deformity. Such a vertebral body manipulation device also is usable in combination with a plurality of vertebral anchors, such vertebral anchors being any such vertebral anchors as are known to those skilled in the art (e.g., conventional spinal pedicle screw instrumentation) or hereinafter developed so as to form a spinal implant system. Also featured are treatment methods utilizing such a vertebral body manipulation device. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113608 | INTRAMEDULLARY ROD FOR BONE FIXATION - Provided is an intramedullary (IM) rod for bone fixation. The IM rod is configured to be placed in an intramedullary cavity of a center portion of a part of a fractured bone which is required to be fixed to another part of the fractured bone, and lengthily extends in a direction of the part of the fractured bone, wherein the IM rod includes a plurality of guide holes configured to guide fasteners which are inserted through the part of the fractured bone and fastened to the other part of the fractured bone, and the plurality of guide holes include a main hole and a pair of sub-holes provided at positions forming vertices of a triangle together with the main hole. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113609 | ANTEGRADE RETROGRADE RECON FEMORAL INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL SYSTEM - A femoral intramedullary device is capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures. The device includes an intramedullary nail capable of antegrade or retrograde insertion into the femur and having a shank long enough to extend into the shaft of the long bone and reach the corresponding distal area or proximal area and sockets located intermediate the ends of the shank for receiving anchoring pins or screws extended transversely or radially from the shaft of the long bone. The intramedullary nail is placed in the intramedullary canal of a portion of the bone and the screws are fixed in the radial sockets or receivers at the level of the femoral neck to provide mechanical support across the bone. Transverse screws are placed through the transverse sockets to provide additional support and secure the nail within the femur. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113610 | BONE PLATE TEMPLATE SYSTEMS HAVING ONE OR MORE REMOVABLE SEGMENTS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Bone plate template systems and methods determine a suitable bone plate implant from a plurality of bone plate implants. The systems and methods have a first bone plate implant having a first length, and a second bone plate implant having a second length that is less than the first length of the first bone plate implant. The systems and methods have a bone plate template having a shape and a length defined between a first end and a second end located opposite to the first end, wherein at least a portion of the shape of the bone plate template corresponds to at least portions of a shape of at least one of the first and second bone plate implants. The bone plate template has at least one removable segment located adjacent to the second end of the bone plate template, wherein a connecting section of the bone plate template has a width and connects the at least one removable segment to the first end of the bone plate template. The bone plate template displays first indicia indicative of the first bone plate and the at least one removable segment displays second indicia indicative of the second bone plate. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113611 | BONE REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bone repair system and method for percutaneously fixing a first bone segment to a second bone segment, such as rib bone segments, in a body of a patient include drilling a first hole through the first bone segment and a second hole through the second bone segment, and feeding a first tether through the first hole and a second tether through the second hole, each tether having a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second tether distal ends are withdrawn from the body while the first and second tether proximal ends have not passed through the first and second bone segments, respectively. A reinforcing member, such as a bone plate, having first and second openings, is passed onto the first and second tether distal ends, and the reinforcing member is pulled into engagement with the first and second bone segments guided by the tethers. The reinforcing member is secured to the first bone segment with a first fastener assembly through the first hole and the first opening and to the second bone segment with a second fastener assembly through the second hole and the second opening to fix the first bone segment to the second bone segment. | 2020-04-16 |
20200113612 | DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dispensing system includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extending through the wall and comprising a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Wherein pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a material within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a material within the distal chamber out of the second port. Kits and methods of use are disclosed. | 2020-04-16 |