22nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 49 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140148732 | METHODS FOR PERFORMING BARIATRIC SURGERY USING GASTRIC SIZING SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS - Systems and methods for effecting bariatric procedures are disclosed. Each system includes an instrument, a control valve and, optionally, a suction controller. The instrument is in the form of an elongated, flexible sizing tube having a distal end portion including a plurality of apertures. The control valve enables suction to be applied to the patient's stomach via the apertures to drain gastric fluids and to bring adjacent portions of the patient's stomach into engagement the sizing tube to provide a visually perceptible delineation line along which a portion of the stomach may be resected, sealed and tested. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148733 | ACTIVITY ANALYSIS, FALL DETECTION AND RISK ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for performing health risk assessments for a patient in a home or medical facility is provided. In various embodiments, the method comprises compiling depth image data from at least one depth camera associated with a particular patient, and generating at least one three-dimensional object based on the depth image data. The method additionally includes identifying a walking sequence from the at least one three-dimensional object, analyzing the walking sequence to generate one or more parameters, and performing at least one health risk assessment based on the one or more parameters to determine a health risk assessment score. The method further comprises sending an alert message to at least one caregiver when the at least one health risk assessment indicates the occurrence of an incident (i.e., the recorded depth image data) denoting that the patient has fallen or that there exists a high risk of the patient falling. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148734 | COLONOSCOPY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for laxative-free colonoscopy include an ultrasound transducer housing positioned at or near the operable end of the flexible tube, the housing including an ultrasound transducer to generate ultrasound energy. The flexible tube with ultrasound transducer is inserted into a gastrointestinal tract. A water flow channel delivers water to the gastrointestinal tract. The ultrasound energy and water liquefy stool in the gastrointestinal tract, and the liquefied stool is removed from the gastrointestinal tract. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148735 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SALVAGING MYOCARDIUM FOLLOWING HEART ATTACK - Methods, systems, and devices are described for treating ischemia in heart tissue after a heart attack. A method includes providing a heat treatment device comprising a heating element, positioning the heating element in proximity to the heart tissue, and heating the heart tissue with the heating element to generate release of heat shock proteins in the heart tissue. The heat shock proteins may also be provided via delivery of a drug. The heat shock proteins can provide myocardial protection for the heart tissue. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148736 | CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION APPARATUS - An easily dismantled continuous passive motion system for rehabilitating a knee joint with the drive applied directly to the knee joint portion of the device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148737 | Application of Electromagnetic Radiation to the Human Iris - Rather than rely solely upon pupillary occlusion or tracking of eye movement to protect the fundus from accidental exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the present invention also utilizes an electromagnetic radiation pathway with a profile such that the energy density at the iris is greater than the energy density at the posterior portion of the eye. This disparity in energy density allows for efficacy at the anterior iris treatment site, without injury to the fundus. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148738 | EXERCISE SUPPORT APPARATUS AND EXERCISE SUPPORT METHOD - There is provided an exercise support apparatus including a leg rod connected to a waist region and a foot region of a user and including a linear motion actuator, a waist connecting section configured to connect one end of the leg rod to the waist region, and a foot region connecting section configured to connect the other end of the leg rod to the foot region. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148739 | CIRCULATORY FLOW RESTORATION DEVICE - The present invention pertains to the field of medical devices and in particular to a circulatory flow restoration (CFR) device comprising an abdominal pressure element, a thoracic pressure element, and a pulsatile generator. The present circulatory flow restoration (CFR) device may be used in cases of cardiac arrest. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148741 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF COSMETO-COMPRESSION APPAREL - Systems and methods described may include a garment configured to apply compressive force to the body of the wearer during wear and may receive, retain, and release a garment treatment to the wearer during wear. Garment treatments may be configured to create physiological response in the wearer through contact with the wearer's skin. A method described may include reducing the circumference of a body part during a time period, treating a cosmetocompression garment configured to cover at least a part of the body part with a slimming or other health treatment, putting on the treated cosmetocompression garment to cover at least a part of the body part, and wearing the treated cosmetocompression garment according to a schedule. A water soluble laundry packet or a dry sheet may be configured to deliver any combination of a detergent, fabric softener, antistatic substance and garment treatment during wash or drying cycle of laundry. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148742 | COMPRESSION GARMENT - A compression garment comprises a plurality of longitudinal wales arranged to form a fabric having a length and generally parallel to the length, and a plurality of secondary transverse elastomeric threads connecting adjacent longitudinal wales and equally spaced about a length of the longitudinal wales. In a stretched state, the longitudinal wales are spaced from one another and remain generally parallel to the length. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148743 | Massage Fitness Apparatus for Waist, Abdomen, and Back - A massage fitness apparatus for waist, abdomen, and back contains: a frame; a back massaging assembly disposed in the frame; a kneading and swinging portion fixed on a lower end of the frame, the kneading and swinging portion having a first motor for driving a gear assembly by which a rotary shaft is driven, and the rotary shaft having two eccentric rollers mounted on two ends of the rotary shaft, each eccentric roller having a belt mount axially fixed on an eccentric peg thereof; a belt, two ends of which are inserted through a cover and fixed on two belt mounts. Thereby, when the belt is tied around user's waist and abdomen, it drives the first motor, and then the two eccentric rollers swing to drive the belt to knead and swing the user's waist and abdomen, thus obtaining a massage purpose. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148744 | ROLLER DEVICE FOR LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE TREATMENTS - A roller device for lymphatic drainage treatments includes a handle ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140148745 | ADJUSTABLE CUFF KNEE BRACE - Provided is a knee brace configured to be easily adjustable to conform to the size of the wearer's limb. Along these lines, the knee brace includes at least one adjustable cuff and an adjustment member coupled to the adjustable cuff for effectuating adjustment of the cuff. The adjustment member is exteriorly positioned relative to the cuff to allow the adjustment member to apply a compressing force upon the cuff to tighten the cuff on the wearer's limb. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148746 | Limb Protection Device - A joint-supporting device comprises tensile members extending from a proximal cuff secured to the limb above the joint to a distal cuff secured to the limb below the joint, supplementing the tensile characteristics of the joint's tendons, ligaments, and other structure. The device may also comprise structure for limiting the range of motion and angular velocity of the joint. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148747 | CABLE KNEE BRACE SYSTEM - It is the object of the invention to provide a knee bracing system that bolsters the body's natural ligaments to reduce the knees proneness to injury or re-injury. The invention is a cable system that acts much like the body's natural way that resists the forces that cause excessive joint movement and injury to the ACL and or MCL. As the leg travels through the range of motion the cables provide external hyper extension, bending, and rotation support preventing the tibia bone from moving forward (hyper extending) or twisting (lateral rotation) and or laterally bending with respect to the femur. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148748 | Medical Dressing and Method for Making the Same - A medical dressing is used to dress and treat skin wounds such as burns, cuts or traumatic injuries, and a method for making the same. The medical dressing includes an auxiliary release paper which makes it convenient to separate a pressure sensitive adhesive sheet from a release paper and is very easily separated from the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet after application to a wound site, thus improving the convenience of use of the dressing, and prevents the contamination of the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet in the process of either separating the pressure sensitive adhesive sheet from the release paper or separating the auxiliary release paper, thus preventing the secondary bacterial infection of a wound site, and is not exposed to the outside so that the dressing has an improved appearance and is convenient to carry and store. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148749 | GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT AND DIALYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS - A process and apparatus are provided for managing and adjusting glucose levels in the blood of a patient during dialysis. The apparatus is a dialysis apparatus to treat patients with renal disease which includes a glucose scavenger to remove excess glucose from the blood before returning the blood to the patient and/or a device to increase blood glucose levels in the blood when the glucose level is below a threshold level. The glucose scavenger can include a glucose binding protein, boronic acid derivative, boronic ester derivative or mixture thereof bonded to the surface of a support such as a fiber bundle in a cartridge or the inner surface of tubing used in the apparatus. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148750 | System and Method for Optimized Apheresis Draw and Return - A blood processing device includes a venous-access device, a blood component separation device, a return line, a draw line, a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, and a first pump. The first pressure sensor is located on the return line between the blood component separation device and the venous-access device, and determines a first pressure. The second pressure sensor is located on the draw line between the blood component separation device and the venous-access device, and determines a second pressure. The first pump is connected to at least one of the return line and the draw line and controls a flow rate within the connected line based on a subject access pressure determined based upon the first and second pressures. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148751 | PERIPHERAL ARTERIALIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Peripheral arterialization devices and methods of using the same. In an exemplary embodiment of a catheter for facilitating venous arterialization of the present disclosure, the catheter comprises an elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a lumen defined therethrough along a longitudinal length of the elongated body, the elongated body configured to attach to a graft at or near the proximal end of the elongated body and further configured to permit fluid to flow through the graft, through the lumen, and out of one or more apertures defined within the elongated body at or near the distal end to facilitate venous arterialization upon at least partial implantation of the catheter into a vein of a patient. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148752 | A DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE - Provided is a device for use in controlling the liquid outflow from the anterior chamber of the eye, methods of draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the intra-orbital space using the device, methods for controlling the liquid outflow from the anterior chamber of the eye and further surgical methods for implanting the presently described device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148753 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING AN ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEM WITH PHOTONIC STIMULATION CAPABILITIES - An electrical stimulation lead includes electrodes disposed along a distal end portion of a lead body; terminals disposed along a proximal end portion of the lead body; and stimulation conductors electrically coupling the terminals to the electrodes. A light-emitter is disposed along the distal end portion of the lead body. A light source is disposed along the at least one lead body and converts received electrical power into light. An optical transport medium is disposed along the at least one lead body. The optical transport medium extends between the light source and the light-emitter. A light source conductor electrically couples the light source and the terminals. A drug-dispensing port is defined along the distal end portion of the lead body. A drug-delivery channel is in fluid communication with the at least one drug-dispensing port and extends to the proximal end portion of the lead body. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148754 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO TREAT KIDNEY DISEASE - The invention relates to a method and device for dialysis and or bulk fluid removal by generating a fibrosis chamber within a body cavity and performing dialysis or bulk fluid removal. An implantable medical device is described having a fibrosis chamber and a pump. A dialysis chamber and an optional electrodialysis unit can further be provided. An additional controller uses sensory feedback to regulate the fluid levels by altering the extracellular fluid retention within the fibrosis chamber. This device can be used for the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease who may also be suffering from cardiorenal syndrome and hypertension. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148755 | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING SUBSTANCES INSIDE ANIMALS - A device for introducing substances inside animals includes:
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20140148756 | INFUSION AND SENSING DEVICE WITH BATTERY CHARGING AND DATA TRANSFERRING MECHANISMS - Disclosed is a portable ambulatory fluid delivery device. The device includes a dispensing unit to dispense therapeutic fluid, the dispensing unit including one or more rechargeable batteries, a housing to retain the one or more rechargeable batteries, a reservoir to contain the therapeutic fluid, a driving mechanism to cause delivery of the therapeutic fluid from the reservoir to a user's body, and at least one electrical connector to be coupled to a recharging unit to direct electrical power received from the recharging unit to recharge the one or more rechargeable batteries. At least a portion of the housing is securable to a skin of the user. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148757 | FLUID CONTROL SYSTEM AND DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY - A system for controlled delivery of medicinal fluid includes a fluid pathway assembly defining a fluid pathway and including means for calculating a first calculated fluid flow rate using gas laws. The fluid pathway assembly has an inline flow sensor element received within the fluid pathway movable in response to fluid flowing in the fluid pathway. A flow control device is removably attached to the fluid pathway assembly and has a sensor for sensing a position of the inline flow sensor element in the fluid pathway, the position of the inline flow sensor element being representative of a second calculated fluid flow rate. The fluid pathway assembly includes a variable flow resistor adjustable to regulate a rate of fluid flow in the fluid pathway assembly. A drive mechanism attached to the flow control device is operably coupled to the variable flow resistor when the flow control device is attached to the fluid pathway assembly. The variable flow resistor is adjustable by the drive mechanism to achieve a target flow rate when the first calculated flow rate and/or the second calculated flow rate differs from the target flow rate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148758 | VAGINAL HYGIENE SYSTEM - A device and kit are described for mixing and instillation of a two-part chemical system within a body cavity, under pressure. More particularly, a vaginal hygiene system is illustrated utilizing a two-part chemical system effective for achieving stasis of the vaginal flora, whereby bacterial vaginosis is effectively mitigated, thereby eliminating undesirable vaginal discharge and discomfort. In one embodiment a kit is described including a highly portable dispenser having separate and distinct reservoirs which segregate the two-part chemical system until the desired time of use, and further include a combination applicator nozzle and blending manifold, wherein activation of the device results in the fluidic coupling of the chemical reservoirs, and provides immediate intermixing of the two-part chemical system concomitant with pressurized expulsion through an imperforate nozzle into the vaginal canal. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148759 | CATHETER HAVING UNIRAIL PULLWIRE ARCHITECTURE - A steerable catheter comprises a flexible catheter body including a proximal shaft section and a distal articulating section, a proximal steering interface coupled to the proximal shaft section, and at least one hollow stiffening member extending through the proximal shaft section. The stiffening member(s) is more rigid than the proximal shaft section and is laterally offset from a geometric cross-sectional center of the proximal shaft section. The steerable catheter further comprises circumferentially spaced lumens extending through the distal articulating section, and pullwires extending through the stiffening member(s) in the proximal shaft section and the respective lumens in the distal articulating section. Each of the pullwires has a distal end that terminates in the catheter body distal to the distal articulating section and a proximal end that terminates in the steering interface. The steering interface is manipulatable to selectively tension the pullwires to bend the distal articulating section. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148760 | AUTOMATIC ADMINISTRATION INSTRUMENT FOR MEDICAL USE - An automatic administration instrument includes a syringe and a partition wall in the syringe which partitions the syringe into different rooms for respectively holding plural kinds of drug solutions or a drug and a drug solution. A partition-wall driver displaces the partition wall and an injection needle is connected to the syringe. A body cap attached to the administration instrument body so as to cover the injection needle. The syringe, the partition wall, and the body cap are configured such that displacing the partition wall dissolves or mixes the drug solutions or the drug and the drug solution in a state that the injection needle is covered by the body cap. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148761 | SIZE-EFFICIENT DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICE - A drug-delivery device comprising a drug-reservoir assembly, displacement-generating actuator, and drug administration unit is described, wherein the drug-reservoir assembly comprises at least one flexible wall and a constraining ring, such that the displacement generated by the actuator collapses a flexible wall of the assembly expelling the drug contents of the drug-reservoir towards said drug administration means. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148762 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING A BASAL RATE PROFILE FOR AN INSULIN PUMP - Methods for setting a basal rate profile for an insulin pump, wherein the basal rate profile defines a basal rate delivery for a selected time interval and has a pre-defined number of profile segments each of which define the basal rate delivery for a subset of the selected time interval, include providing a curve representing the basal rate as a continuous function of time as an input for an input unit and generating the basal rate profile from the curve by a calculation unit by assigning curve values at selected time instances to the pre-defined number of profile segments. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148763 | Injection Device - The invention relates to an injection device comprising a housing, a container holder arranged within said housing, the container holder being configured for accommodating a medicament container having a needle attached to one end thereof and a stopper sealingly and slidable arranged inside the medicament container at the other end thereof, a plunger rod being arranged with a proximal end thereof contactable with said stopper, a first and a second energy accumulating member arranged in the interior of the housing of the injection device and adapted to accumulate and store energy, plunger drive means being slidable arranged in relation to the plunger rod, being rotationally locked to the plunger rod and being rotatable in relation to the housing, the plunger drive means being operationally associated with the first energy accumulating member, a container driver arranged for being connectable to the container holder and threadedly connected to the plunger rod, the container driver being operationally associated with the second energy accumulating member such that due to an output axial force from the second energy accumulating member, the container holder and the plunger rod are axially moveable in relation to the housing a predetermined distance towards the proximal end of the injection device from an initial locked position to a second position whereby a needle penetration is performed, wherein the plunger drive means are locked from being rotated by the container driver, and wherein the plunger drive means are released such that due to an output torque from said first energy accumulating member, the plunger drive means are allowed to be rotated and the plunger rod is urged towards the proximal end of the injection device whereby an injection is performed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148764 | CARTRIDGE WITH ADJUSTABLE FILLING VOLUME - The present invention relates to a cartridge for a drug delivery device, comprising a barrel of substantially cylindrical shape and at least one piston arrangement displaceably arranged in the barrel, wherein the piston arrangement occupies at least 20% of the volume confined by the barrel. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148765 | TRANSFUSION NEEDLE WITH SECURITY - The present invention provides a transfusion needle with security, comprising a main body and a safety sheath. The main body is provided at the side thereof with a needle wing, and connected at one end thereof with a needle head. The front-end side and the rear-end side of the safety sheath are provided with an inclined opening and a depressed opening, respectively. The needle head is protruded out of the safety sheath when the needle wing located within the inclined opening before the transfusion needle is used, while the needle head is covered within the safety sheath when the needle wing pulled back to the depressed opening from the inclined opening after the transfusion needle has been used. The needle head may be retrieved into the safety sheath after the transfusion needle has been used, so as to avoid the medical personnel stabbed by the used needle head. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148766 | Needle Assembly System - Described is a needle assembly comprising a needle and a needle hub adapted to carry the needle. The needle hub includes a proximal portion adapted to engage a medicament delivery device having a first thread and a cover portion adapted to abut a distal surface of the delivery device. The proximal portion includes a second thread adapted to engage the first thread, and the second thread is offset from the cover portion by a first distance. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148767 | Flexible Needle - An endoscopic instrument comprises a first flexible insertion member sized for insertion through a body lumen to a target site and a needle coupled to the insertion member for penetration of tissue, the needle including a plurality of flexibility enhancing grooves formed therein along at least a first portion of the length of the needle. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148768 | WOUND DRAINAGE THERAPY SYSTEM - A wound drainage therapy system includes a wound seal unit, a fluid collector unit, a vacuum driving unit and an actuator. The fluid collector unit is detachably connected with the wound seal unit, and the fluid collector unit has a multiple-pipe integration module and a collection bag. The multiple-pipe integration module has a first row connection port group and a second row connection port group. The vacuum driving unit has a vacuum generator. The actuator has a motor, a negative pressure detector and a positive pressure detector, wherein the motor is used to drive the vacuum generator to operate and the motor is detachably connected with the vacuum generator. A connection port of the negative pressure detector and a connection port of the positive pressure detector are detachably connected with another two connection ports of the second row connection port group respectively. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148769 | RE-EPITHELIALIZATION WOUND DRESSINGS AND SYSTEMS - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for promoting re-epithelialization as an aspect of wound healing are presented. A re-epithelialization dressing for use with reduced pressure has a moist tissue-interface layer, a manifold member, and a sealing member. The moist tissue-interface layer has a plurality of apertures. The moist tissue-interface layer is for disposing adjacent to the wound and provides a moisture balance (i.e., provides moisture when the wound is dry and receives moisture when the wound site is substantially wet). The reduced pressure, apertures, and moist tissue-interface layer help with liquid management and otherwise promote re-epithelialization. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are presented. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148770 | PARACHUTE OSTOMY POUCH - An ostomy appliance is sufficiently small to provide the user with a desired level of discretion, and can also provide an expanded collection capacity to accommodate sudden outflows of stomal discharge. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148771 | Ostomy Appliance Guard - An guard system that aids ostomy pouching systems in preventing the leakage of waste material, guards the user's stoma from blunt force trauma, aids in stabilizing the peristomal region, and helps the user's stoma to protrude is disclosed. The guard system comprises a substantially rigid body having an annular base ring and a cupped area extending generally outwardly from the annular base ring. The cupped area has a top portion and a bottom portion, and the bottom portion and the annular base ring together define an opening dimensioned to permit a waste collection bag employed by the user to be inserted therethrough during use. The guard further may comprise a connecting means to attach to a belt. The guard system may further comprise an adapter that allows the guard to be used in conjunction with a variety of faceplate flange sizes of user's ostomy appliance and provides other beneficial functions. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148772 | ABSORBENT PAD, ABSORBENT ARTICLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ABSORBENT PAD - An absorbent article for use with a RF reader includes an absorbent pad and a RFID tag. The absorbent pad includes a lining layer, a liquid-impermeable layer, an absorbent layer, and a plurality of sensing wires. The liquid-impermeable layer is attached to the lining layer. The absorbent layer is disposed between the lining layer and the liquid-impermeable layer. The lining layer and the liquid--impermeable layer define a receiving space having an opening located at a side portion of the absorbent pad. The sensing wires are provided on the absorbent layer and extend into the receiving space. The RFID tag is received in the receiving space and contacts electrically the sensing wires when received in the receiving space. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148773 | Absorbent Articles with Substrates Having Patterned Slot Coated Adhesives - The present disclosure relates to absorbent articles including a slot coated fluid positioned on a substrate, wherein the fluid is arranged in discrete pattern areas having shapes that correspond with shapes of pattern surfaces on a substrate carrier. The fluids applied to the absorbent articles herein may include various types of viscous fluids, such as adhesives and wetness indicator compositions, and may also include a color that is different than the substrate onto which the fluid is applied. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148774 | Methods and Apparatus for Applying Adhesives In Patterns To An Advancing Substrate - Aspects of the methods and apparatuses herein involve applying fluids onto an advancing substrate. The apparatuses and methods herein may provide for the application of viscous fluids, such as adhesives, in pre-determined patterns to an advancing substrate. The fluid application apparatus may include a slot die applicator and a substrate carrier. The slot die applicator may include a slot opening, a first lip, and a second lip, the slot opening located between the first lip and the second lip. And the substrate carrier may be adapted to advance the substrate past the slot die applicator as the slot die applicator discharges adhesive onto the substrate. In operation, when a first surface of the substrate is disposed on the substrate carrier, the substrate carrier advances a second surface of the substrate past the slot opening of the slot die applicator. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148775 | HYGIENE ARTICLES WITH HIGH FRICTION SURFACES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM - Certain embodiments described herein are directed to hygiene articles that comprise a coefficient of friction of greater than 0.95 as tested by ASTM D 1894. In some embodiments, the article comprises an absorbent core material disposed on a backing layer that is effective to provide a coefficient of friction of greater than 0.95 as tested by ASTM D 1894. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148776 | INCONTINENCE ARTICLE IN PANT FORM - In an incontinence article in pant form, a crotch section is connected to stomach and back sections in respective overlapping regions of the crotch section and the stomach section and the crotch section and the back section, by means of multiple adhesive strips extending spaced apart from one another in a transverse direction of the incontinence article, wherein the adhesive strips occupy essentially the entire respective overlapping region, and wherein a width at least those ones of the adhesive strips transverse to their extend that are located inwardly of other ones of the adhesive strips that are located at a border side of the respective overlapping region, is 1 mm to at most 5 mm, and wherein a width of the adhesive-free strips transverse to their extent is at least 1 mm to at most 15 mm. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148777 | Needle Protection Device | 2014-05-29 |
20140148778 | Tube Anchor Assembly - A device for supporting a tube is disclosed, the device comprising a flexible base for securing to the skin of a patient and having a first major surface for opposing the skin of the patient and a second major surface opposite the first, the base comprising a channel extending therethrough, the channel opening in the first or the second major surface of the base. The channel may be straight or arcuate. The device finds particular use in holding tubes, drains, cannulae, catheters and the like at the skin of a subject. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148779 | Intelligent Drug Delivery Appliance - A system, method and apparatus for real time measurement and monitoring of various personal health parameters including controlled delivery of drugs/medications by intelligent pump appliances, intelligent inhalation appliances and intelligent skin patch appliances used in a standalone manner or in a wired or wireless networked configuration, in conjunction with various peripheral devices, other intelligent appliances, servers, RF ID Tags and stationary/mobile devices. The intelligent appliances relate to the measurement, monitoring and delivery of insulin/other drugs for the treatment of diabetes and other diseases. The method also additionally includes the application of intelligent appliances for pain management including visualization of organs and body locations exhibiting pain. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148780 | Catheter with Depth Electrode for Dual-Purpose Use - A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a patient for facilitating concurrent electrical sensing and fluid flow is provided and includes an outer flexible tube having a proximal end, a principal lumen extending therealong to the proximal end, and at least one radial aperture through the wall communicating with the lumen as well as a secondary lumen adjacent to the tube outer-wall surface and extending therealong. The catheter assembly including a depth electrode within the secondary lumen, extending along the length thereof. The depth electrode having electrical contacts exposed to brain tissue along the flexible tube. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148781 | Methods and Apparatus for Disinfecting and Reflux Prevention Flush Syringe Assembly - Embodiments of the invention are directed to flush syringe assemblies comprising an integrated contamination-prevention device integrated with device connector flushing positioned so that the practitioner cannot forget to apply disinfectant. The flush syringe assemblies comprise a barrel with an elongate plunger rod disposed therein and a cap comprising a passageway. The plunger rod includes a stopper of which at least a portion can be embedded in the passageway of the cap to form a plug in the cap. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148782 | TISSUE INFUSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus and corresponding method for providing convection enhanced delivery of bioactive agent to a tissue site. The apparatus involves the use of semipermeable membranes, typically in the form of one or more hollow fibers, together with a source and conduit of solution containing the bioactive agent to be delivered. The use of hollow fiber technology provides an optimal combination of features, including delivery kinetics and distribution, as compared to conventional (e.g., standard needle) type delivery devices. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148783 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY - An apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container, an actuator, and a biasing member. The actuator is configured to move the medicament container within the housing when the actuator is moved from a first configuration to a second configuration. The actuator includes a gas container and a puncturer. When the actuator is in the first configuration, a portion of the puncturer is disposed apart from the gas container. When the actuator is in the second configuration, the portion of the puncturer is disposed within the gas container. The gas container has a longitudinal axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the medicament container. The biasing member is configured to bias the actuator toward the second configuration. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148784 | WEARABLE AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED ADMINISTRATION OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - Exemplary embodiments provide wearable automatic injection devices for administering a therapeutic agent to a patient's body at fast, controlled rates, for example, in a single fast bolus. Exemplary embodiments also provide methods for assembling wearable automatic injection devices for administering a therapeutic agent to a patient at fast, controlled rates. Exemplary embodiments also provide methods for using wearable automatic injection devices for administering a therapeutic agent to a patient at fast, controlled rates. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148785 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN AN AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMP - An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on a series of measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148786 | DEVICE FOR CREATING TEMPORARY ACCESS AND THEN CLOSURE | 2014-05-29 |
20140148787 | ELONGATE FLEXIBLE TORQUE INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, the torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. An apparatus for transmission of torque includes an elongate body, comprising a plurality of joint segments, each joint segment configured to pivot with respect to an adjacent segment and being further configured to have at least two link elements. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148788 | SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE CATHETER CUFF - Devices and methods for securing a catheter with the body of a patient are generally disclosed. In particular, selectively positionable cuffs and methods for attaching selectively positionable cuffs to long-term tunneled catheters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a slidable, selectively-positionable cuff comprises an adhesive on a foldable tab. In another embodiment, a slidable, selectively positionable cuff comprises an activatable adhesive that is convertible from a nonadherent state to an adherent state beneath the skin of the patient. Additionally, the present disclosure teaches a wrappable sheet comprising a harvested extracellular matrix with an adhesive positioned on a side thereon and arranged to be adhered to the surface of a catheter so as to form a cuff. Methods of securing and/or positioning a cuff on a catheter, kits, and other embodiments are disclosed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148789 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A MEDICAL CLAMP TO A PATIENT - Methods and apparatus for actuating first and second fasteners to secure a medical clamp to a patient. An exemplary fastening device comprises a first rotatable member configured to rotate from an outward position to an inward position to engage the first fastener and a second rotatable member configured to rotate from an outward position to an inward position to engage the second fastener. The first and second rotatable members are mechanically coupled to enable concurrent engagement of the first and second fasteners. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148790 | Topical Analgesia Using Electrical and Vibration Stimuli - Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a device having a base and a stimulation module that can be attached to a patient's skin and actuated to mask the pain caused when sharp objects penetrate the skin. The stimulation module is designed to generate vibration energy, or alternatively, is designed to generate both vibration and electrical energy. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148791 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, METHODS FOR DELIVERING HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS WITH SELF-PURGING TO PREVENT CLOGGING - A hydrogel composition is formed by conveying separate first and second liquid components subject to a selectively applied application pressure P(A) into an outlet path for mixing and discharge. A liquid flushing agent is automatically conveyed into the outlet path subject to a substantially constantly applied purge pressure P(P) when the application of P(A) is interrupted, to continuously flush residual hydrogel composition from the outlet path. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148792 | Laser-Activated Drug Delivery Device - Devices and methods are provided for selectively delivering a drug by laser activation. The device includes structural elements forming a hermetic, enclosed reservoir, and at least one drug unit contained in the enclosed reservoir. The at least one drug unit includes a drug. The device is able to absorb laser irradiation effective to open the enclosed reservoir to permit release of the drug. The method includes implanting a drug delivery device into a tissue site of a patient, and irradiating at least a portion of the drug delivery device to breach the enclosed reservoir to permit the drug to be released in tissues at the tissue site. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148793 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device including a shaft having an elongated inner member and an elongated tubular reinforcing member disposed over at least a portion of the inner member. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the outer surface of the inner member is spaced from the inner surface of the reinforcing member, defining a space substantially free of any other structures of the device. In some embodiments, the shaft can include a tip structure disposed on a distal portion of the inner member. In some such embodiments, the reinforcing member has a distal end, and the tip structure is disposed on the distal portion of the inner member adjacent the distal end of the reinforcing member. Additionally, in some embodiments, the reinforcing member can include a plurality of apertures defined therein, for example, to enhance the flexibility or other such characteristics of all or portions of the reinforcing member. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148794 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FIXATION OF IMPLANTABLE DEVICES ADJACENT A BODY LUMEN - The present application relates to method and apparatus for reducing migration and rotation of implantable devices including an expandable element and an elongate portion. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148795 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes a first tubular section and a second tubular section. The first section provides a urinary catheter that is disposed in the second section. The second section has a proximal end with a first opening and a distal end with a second opening. The first opening is adapted for dispensing a proximal end of the urinary catheter out of the proximal end of the second section and the second opening is provided to drain liquid from the urinary catheter through and out of the second section. A sealing obstruction is formed between an inner surface of the second section and an outer surface of the urinary catheter. The sealing obstruction is adapted to form a seal between the distal end portion of the urinary catheter and the proximal end of the second section. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148796 | System and Methods for Assessing the Neuromuscular Pathway Prior to Nerve Testing - The present invention involves a system and methods for assessing the state of the neuromuscular pathway to ensure further nerve tests aimed at detecting at least one of a breach in a pedicle wall, nerve proximity, nerve direction, and nerve pathology, are not conducted when neuromuscular blockade levels may decrease the reliability of the results. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148797 | TREATMENT DEVICE FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT - A treatment device for a medical treatment heats a biotissue. The device includes a treatment tool which includes a heat transfer portion and a resistance element, a storage section which stores a time-power list including time-power relations, and a controller. The controller includes a resistance value acquiring section acquiring a resistance value of the resistance element, a power supplying section supplying the power to the resistance element, and a control section. The control section causes the power supplying section to supply a predetermined state detection power in a state detection period, calculates a change of the resistance value in the state detection period, acquires the time-power relation corresponding to the change of the resistance value, and causes the power supplying section to supply the power based on the acquired time-power relation. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148798 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO MODULATE BLADDER FUNCTION - Apparatus and methods to modulate bladder function are provided. An energy delivery apparatus can include an elongated shaft, a distal region coupled to the elongated shaft, and an energy delivery element configured to deliver energy to non-superficial target tissue within a trigone region of a bladder wall of a human bladder to modulate bladder function. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148799 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument includes a housing having a shaft extending therefrom. An end effector is operably supported at the distal end of the shaft includes a pair of jaw members. A generator operably coupled to the housing is in operable communication with a battery assembly of the surgical instrument to convert electrical energy into at least one of RF and ultrasonic energy to energize the at least one activatable jaw member. A thermally-activatable device in operable communication with either the generator or the battery assembly is configured to promote air-flow around the generator and battery assembly. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148800 | Thermal Induced Necrosis of Lens Epithelial Cells - Lens epithelial cells are destroyed and further growth is inhibited coincidental with eye surgery such as cataract surgery by heating the cells to a temperature above normal to thereby destroy the cells and inhibit future growth. The cells are heated by placement of a thermally conductive ring within the lens capsule and heating the ring thereby raising the temperature of lens epithelial cells adjacent to the ring. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148801 | SURGICAL DEVICE - A surgical device includes a longitudinal first leg having a first distal tip portion pivotably coupled to a longitudinal second leg having a second distal tip portion. The first and second legs are transitionable between a first position such that the first and second tip portions are spaced apart from each other and a second position where the first and second tip portions are proximate each other. The first tip portion includes a concave face and the second tip portion includes a convex face configured such that the first and second faces oppose each other in the first and second positions and touch each other in the second position. The convex face fits within the concave face in the second position. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148802 | Radio Frequency Procedure Protection - A method and apparatus is provided for protecting a patient during a radio frequency medical procedure. A detector includes an input receiving electrical impulses representing at least one patient parameter to be monitored from at least one shielded sensor connected to the patient. The detector detects at least one of (a) a voltage associated with parasitic current generated during a radio frequency medical procedure and (b) a current generated during a radio frequency medical procedure. A control circuit is coupled to the detector and compares at least one of (a) the detected voltage with a threshold voltage value and (b) the detected current with a threshold current value. A switch is coupled between the detector and the control circuit. In response to a control signal generated by the control circuit, the switch selectively switches between a conductive state and a non conductive state. The conductive state maintains a low impedance at the at least one shielded sensor and maintains the shield of the at least one shielded sensor in an effective state when at least one of (a) the detected voltage is below the threshold voltage value and (b) the detected current is below the threshold current value. The non-conductive state provides a high impedance at the at least one shielded sensor and causes the shield of the at least one shielded sensor to become ineffective when at least one of (a) the detected voltage is equal to or greater than the threshold voltage value and (b) the detected current is equal to or greater than the threshold current. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148803 | EXTERNAL ACTUATOR FOR AN ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument is provided having a treatment portion attached at a distal end thereof and a handle for actuating the treatment portion. The instrument includes at least one switch, each configured to close an associated open circuit upon activation thereof for controlling at least one respective function or parameter associated with the treatment portion. The instrument is provided with a cap configured to mechanically engage the housing and having an inner surface including a corresponding number of mechanical interfaces configured to align with each switch, such that an activation force against an outer surface of the cap and relative to the housing closes the open circuit associated with a corresponding switch. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148804 | QUADRIPOLAR FORCEPS - Electrosurgical forceps that can provide improved hemostatis and tissue-cutting capabilities during surgical procedures. The electrosurgical forceps include opposing jaw members, each including first and second electrode members. The first and second electrodes included in the respective jaw members are disposed directly opposite one another, the first electrode members included in the respective jaw members are disposed diagonally opposite one another, and the second electrode members included in the respective jaw members are disposed diagonally opposite one another. A first high frequency (HF) electric power source is connectable across the first electrode members, and a second HF electric power source is connectable across the second electrode members, electrically isolating the first electrode members from the second electrode members, and allowing current to flow diagonally through the tissue between one or both of the first electrode members and the second electrode members. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148805 | ABLATION CATHETERS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An ablation catheter assembly including an elongate catheter body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen therethrough. A helical structure associated with the catheter distal portion carries a plurality of independently operable electrodes and is transformable between a low-profile configuration wherein a straightening element is positioned in the lumen and an expanded configuration wherein the straightening element is at least partially retracted from the spiral structure. When the helical structure is in the expanded configuration, a laterally offset tip portion extends distally therefrom. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148806 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND END EFFECTORS THEREFOR - An end effector includes a first jaw and a second jaw, the first jaw movable relative to the second jaw to transition the end effector between an open configuration and an approximated configuration to clamp tissue therebetween. The end effector may also include a camming assembly movable along a curved path. The camming assembly includes a first camming member which includes a first distal camming portion, a first proximal camming portion, and a first flexible portion extending between the first distal camming portion and the first proximal camming portion. The camming assembly includes a second camming member and a connector at least partially disposed between the first camming member and the second camming member, wherein the camming assembly is movable relative to the end effector to exert a camming force against the first jaw and the second jaw to transition the end effector to the approximated configuration. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148807 | SURGICAL APPARATUS - A surgical apparatus is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a housing that supports a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly defines a longitudinal axis therethrough and includes coaxially aligned outer and inner shaft members. The inner shaft member is movable within the outer shaft member. An end effector includes a pair of jaw members disposed at a distal end of the outer shaft. At least one of the jaw members is pivotably coupled to the outer shaft and is movable between open and clamping configurations for grasping tissue. The inner shaft contacts a proximal end of the moveable jaw member to maintain the movable jaw member in the open configuration and is slidable against the movable jaw member to move the moveable jaw member between the open configuration and clamping configuration. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148808 | TOOL WITH INTEGRATED NAVIGATION AND GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for integrating an electromagnetic navigation system and a tool and aligning the tool with a target are presented, including a sensor tool, a tool, a field generator, a display, and a computer. The sensor tool attaches to a target component in a unique position relative to target features. The field generator is fixed relative to the tool except in rotation about a tool axis. The display is adjustably mounted to the tool and automatically adjusts image parameters. Target registration and error compensation methods are provided. The system detects magnetic field and signal disturbances that may lead to inaccurate navigation, filters navigation data, and adjusts filtering parameters based on detected conditions. Apparatus for proximally locking an IM nail such that a clear passage through the cannulation of the nail is maintained are provided. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148809 | PROGRAMMABLE FEMORAL PIN GUIDE - A guide for use prior to, or concurrently with, resecting a portion of a patient's bone includes a body, an anterior adjustment member, at least one posterior adjustment foot, at least one adjustable condylar alignment pin, an adjustable anterior arm, and means to direct guide pins into the femur. The body has multiple apertures configured to accept pins. The anterior adjustment member is coupled to the body and moves toward/away from the femur and contacts an anterior portion of the femur. The posterior adjustment foot is coupled to the body and moves toward/away from the femur and contacts a posterior portion of the femur. The anterior arm is coupled to the anterior adjustment member and is configured to contact the femur proximal of the anterior adjustment member. The rotation arm is coupled to the body and provides guides to drill into the femur. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148810 | Method And Apparatus For Harvesting Cartilage For Treatment Of A Cartilage Defect - A method for treating a cartilage defect can include identifying an area of excessive boney growth on at least one of a femoral head and a femoral neck of a patient where the excessive boney growth area is covered with articular cartilage. A portion of the articular cartilage can be harvested from the identified area of excessive boney growth and an area of cartilage damage in an acetabulum of the patient can be identified. The harvested portion of the articular cartilage can be implanted into the identified area of cartilage damage in the acetabulum. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148811 | FEMORAL SIZING GUIDE - A femoral sizing guide for locating an alignment axis on a resected femoral surface at a distal end of a femur, the femoral sizing guide including a body, a superstructure and a stylus. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148812 | PEDIATRIC INTERNAL MANDIBULAR DISTRACTOR - A pediatric mandibular distractor comprising a housing member elongating along a longitudinal axis, the housing member having at least one elongated slot elongating along at least a portion of the longitudinal axis and opening laterally through at least a side portion of the housing member; at least one fixed footplate attached to the housing member; a drive rod; and at least one moveable footplate engageable with the drive rod through the elongated slot by a connector. Wherein, when the fixed and moveable footplates are attached to the respective first and second bone surfaces, a bottom portion of the housing member is proximate to the first and second bone surfaces, and the side portion is further from the bone surfaces than the bottom portion in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. Methods of assembling and installing the exemplary pediatric mandibular distractor summarized above are also disclosed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148813 | Apparatus for Delivery of Reinforcing Materials to Bone - An apparatus and methods for delivery of reinforcing materials to a weakened or fractured bone is disclosed. An apparatus for delivering a reinforcing mixture to a bone including a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween, wherein the tube has at least one inner lumen capable of allowing a bone reinforcing mixture to pass therethrough; a balloon engaging the tube wherein the balloon expands from a substantially deflated state to a substantially inflated state upon the bone reinforcing mixture entering the balloon; and at least one light guide extending through the tube into the balloon to guide a light into the balloon. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148814 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING CEMENT PASTE INTO A BONE CAVITY - The present invention is related to a technique for simultaneously forming a plurality of paste filled tunnels. The plurality of paste filled tunnels are connected to a surgical tube directly or indirectly and emptied one after another, until a desired amount of the paste is injected into a bone cavity, organ or a tissue via the surgical tube. The paste may be a bone cement paste, a drug powder paste, viscous fluid or gel. The injected bone cement paste will set in the bone cavity to act as a medical implant. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148815 | LEADLESS IMPLANTABLE DEVICE DELIVERY APPARATUS - A leadless implantable device delivery apparatus that enables testing of an implantation site before permanent implantation and enables secure attachment at the site while minimizing effects of the implantation procedure. Embodiments include a delivery sheath configured to accommodate a leadless implantable device, the leadless implantable device having an anchor that includes at least one projection configured to physically attach the anchor to tissue, such as heart tissue. In addition, embodiments include an adapter that resides within the delivery sheath and is configured to impart rotational force at the distal end of the adapter that is applied to the proximal end of the adapter to rotate the anchor associated with the implantable device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148816 | SURGERY PORT PLACEMENT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A surgical port placement system is to be adjacent a surgical table. The surgical port placement system may include a surgical port placement device for storing parameter sets respectively associated with past surgical procedures, generating a surgical port placement model based upon the parameter sets, receiving a given parameter set for a given surgical procedure for a given patient, the given parameter set having physical characteristics of the given patient, and generating a surgical port placement position for the given patient for the given surgical procedure based upon the given parameter set and the surgical port placement model. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148817 | MEDICAL MANIPULATOR - A medical manipulator including a base section at which a support surface is formed, a movable part movably supported on the support surface, when a reference direction parallel to the support surface is defined, between a distal end position, which is a distal end side in the reference direction with respect to the base section, and a proximal end position, which is a proximal end side in the reference direction, a positioning mechanism configured to position the movable part at the distal end position with respect to the base section, a holding section movably supported in the reference direction with respect to the movable part and configured to detachably hold a proximal end portion of a treatment tool, and a driving unit configured to move the holding section in the reference direction with respect to the movable part. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148818 | SURGICAL ASSISTANT SYSTEM - A surgical assistant system includes: an operation unit configured to give an input; an arm unit on which a treatment tool is mounted; an operation imaging unit configured to acquire an operation image that is an image including the operation unit; an endoscope configured to acquire an internal-body image; a mode control unit having a plurality of operation modes and configured to enable one of the plurality of operation modes to be set as a setting operation mode; a driving unit configured to enable the arm unit to be operated based on the input given by the operation unit and the setting operation mode; a synthetic image creation unit configured to synthesize images using at least the operation image to create a synthetic image based on the setting operation mode; and a display unit configured to display the synthetic image. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148819 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A surgical instrument includes an end effector, a manipulation unit, a grip detecting unit, a driving unit, and a control unit. When the control unit determines that the end effector is applying the acting force to the target based on the information acquired by the grip detecting unit, the control unit sets an acting force increasing zone of a predetermined range in a first movable range in the first direction of the manipulation unit, sets a neutral zone in a remaining area of the first movable range, controls the driving unit so that the acting force increases with a constant gradient with respect to an amount of manipulation of the manipulation unit in the acting force increasing zone, and controls the driving unit so that the acting force is kept constant regardless of the amount of manipulation of the manipulation unit in the neutral zone. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148820 | OPERATION SUPPORT DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An operation support device includes a manipulation input unit that outputs a manipulation command in accordance with an input from an operator, and a motion unit that causes a surgical instrument to move in accordance with the manipulation command. The manipulation input unit includes an object-to-be-detected that is gripped by the operator and a detection device that detects the object-to-be-detected. The object-to-be-detected includes a body part that has a first marker, which is detected by the detection device, disposed thereon, a manipulation part that is disposed in the body part and that is manipulated by the operator, and a second marker that is disposed in at least one of the body part and the manipulation part. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148821 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - A medical equipment includes a surgical instrument having a movable part to perform medical treatment on a target spot, an actuator configured to operate the movable part, and a detachable interface installed on the surgical instrument and configured to attachably and detachably couple the surgical instrument to the actuator. The detachable interface has an origin return mechanism configured to move the movable part to a predetermined origin position when the surgical instrument is detached from the actuator. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148822 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING HUMAN SKIN - The embodiments herein provide a skin polishing apparatus and a method for cleaning and removing a dead skin and dirt from a human body and for polishing a human skin. The apparatus has a skin abrading head provided with a removable brush, which is rotated to remove the dust and to polish the skin. The skin abrading head is mounted with two shower gel tanks filled with a cleansing liquid and a perfume which are sprayed on to the skin to clean and remove the dead skin and the dirt and to polish the skin with a fragrance during a rotation of the head and brush. The apparatus is powered by the rechargeable batteries. The abrading head is rotated with a motor. The rotating speed of the abrading head is controlled with a printed circuit board to a high or low rotating speed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148823 | TREATMENT OF NAIL DISEASE - A method and corresponding device and kit for treating a human nail may include applying to a surface of said nail distal to the bed of the nail an abrasive surface oscillating through a length in a plane substantially parallel to said nail surface at an area of application and urging the abrasive surface against the area of application with a force substantially normal to the nail surface at the area of application, wherein the urging force taken together with the extent of oscillation of the abrasive surface at the area of application is sufficient to abrade the material of the nail from said surface, but is substantially incapable of damaging living tissues from areas surrounding the nail. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148824 | TISSUE LIGATING DEVICE - A tissue ligating device for ligating a tissue includes a suture having an elastic restoring force, and a hook-shaped member including a groove portion, connected to a first end of the suture, and disposed in a direction along a derivation direction of the suture and in a direction opposite to the derivation direction of the suture with respect to the first end of the suture. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148825 | SUTURING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SUTURING AN ANATOMIC VALVE - Suturing apparatuses configured to suture biological tissue, such as an anatomical valve. The suturing apparatuses can comprise an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more arms, and one or more needles. A protective member may be used to inhibit contact between a distal end of a needle and surrounding tissue. Methods for suturing bodily tissue such as an anatomical valve may be performed with the suturing apparatuses. The suturing apparatuses may be used to suture adjacent valve leaflets or the base of a valve in order to treat or repair the valve. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148826 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL KIT - A surgical kit comprising a suture retriever comprising a handle element coupling with an extending element, wherein the extending element is coupled with a hook portion; wherein the hook portion comprises a spiral structure and a suture collector comprising suture collecting elements forming one or more slits configured to receive a suture from the suture retriever and a base coupling both sides of the suture collecting elements. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148827 | SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR USE AS A HERNIA REPAIR IMPLANT - A surgical implant for use as a hernia repair implant includes a base component and a plug component, wherein the base component is adapted to be located beneath a hernia orifice and the plug component is adapted to be placed within a hernia orifice. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148828 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING AND SECURING GASTROINTESTINAL TISSUE FOLDS - Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact point, thereby forming the tissue fold, and extending an anchor assembly through the tissue fold from a vicinity of the second tissue contact point. Adjustable anchor assemblies; as well as anchor delivery systems, shape-lockable guides and methods for endoluminally performing medical procedures, such as gastric reduction, treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, resection of lesions, and treatment of bleeding sites; are also provided. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148829 | CATHETER SYSTEM FOR VASCULAR RE-ENTRY FROM A SUB-INTIMAL SPACE - A catheter system and corresponding methods are provided for accessing a blood vessel true lumen from a sub-intimal plane of the vessel. The catheter system includes visualization elements for determining the orientation of the true lumen with respect to the sub-intimal plane at an identified entry site from a position in the sub-intimal plane. The entry site is distal to a chronic total occlusion (CTO). The catheter system also includes a system for physically securing tissue of the sub-intimal plane at the entry site to the catheter system. The attaching system reduces or eliminates catheter float within the sub-intimal space. The catheter system further includes re-entry devices to establish and maintain a path from the sub-intimal plane back into the vessel true lumen. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148830 | Matter Conveyance System - A matter conveyance system is located within a catheter and transports thrombus from a proximal portion of the catheter to a distal end of the catheter. In one example, the matter conveyance system is a screw or helix that rotates to cause movement of the thrombus. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148831 | ROTATIONAL THROMBECTOMY WIRE - A rotational thrombectomy wire for breaking up vascular thrombus or other obstructive material having a core having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion has a smaller diameter than the proximal portion. A cable extends distally of the core. The cable has a first covering material positioned external thereof. A first coil is attached to a distal portion of the cable and has a diameter larger than a diameter of the cable and has a second covering material positioned thereover. The wire is rotatable by a motor. | 2014-05-29 |
20140148832 | FLEXIBLE, ULTRASOUND-COUPLED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ASPIRATING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a device for aspirating a biological tissue from a subject. The device can comprise a flexible, hollow shaft and an ultrasound assembly. The shaft can have a central portion that extends between a proximal end and a distal end thereof. The shaft can include a first lumen that extends between the proximal and distal ends. The ultrasound assembly can be connected to the distal end of the shaft. The ultrasound assembly can include a casing, at least one ultrasound transducer disposed within the casing, and a second lumen that extends through the ultrasound assembly and is in fluid communication with the first lumen. The at least one ultrasound transducer can be configured to generate acoustical waves having an intensity and frequency sufficient to disrupt, but not substantially damage, the biological tissue so that the biological tissue can be aspirated through the device. | 2014-05-29 |