24th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150157245 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE LIFE OF A PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR - Aspects of the present disclosure include a sensor configured to store in memory indications of sensor use information and formulas or indications of formulas for determining the useful life of a sensor from the indications of sensor use information. A monitor connected to the sensor monitors sensor use and stores indications of the use on sensor memory. The monitor and/or sensor compute the useful life of the sensor from the indications of use and the formulas. When the useful life of the sensor is reached, an indication is given to replace the sensor. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157246 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT OF CHIRAL ANALYTE CONCENTRATION - Perioperative patient blood glucose concentrations are determined by imposing patient effluent ultrafiltrate through a sample cell incorporated in an automated polarimeter. The device includes an optical platform, fluid handling subassembly, controlling electronics, and integration software. A stable collimated light source of known intensity and distinct specified wavelength is passed through an optical platform including a polarizer, retarder, bandpass filters, sample flow cell, analyzer and detector. The angular rotation of the transmitted light resulting from the glucose contained in patient ultrafiltrate collected in the sample flow cell is recorded and provides a measure of the glucose concentration. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157247 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BLOOD PARAMETERS - The present invention provides techniques for measuring one or more parameters of a subject using a probe having an optical assembly configured and operable for applying optical measurements to a measurement location in a subject and generating optical measured data indicative thereof comprising at least one of pulsatile and occlusion measurements, a pressure system configured and operable for controllably applying pressure to the subject in the vicinity of the measurement location and measuring pressure inside the pressure system and generating pressure data indicative thereof, and a control system configured and operable for receiving and processing the pressure data to identify whether the optical measured data is valid, and for processing the valid optical measured data and determining at least one relation between the valid optical measured data and the corresponding pressure data indicative of at least one parameter of the subject. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157248 | MEMBRANE FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE DEVICES - The present invention provides a biointerface membrane for use with an implantable device that interferes with the formation of a barrier cell layer including; a first domain distal to the implantable device wherein the first domain supports tissue attachment and interferes with barrier cell layer formation and a second domain proximal to the implantable device wherein the second domain is resistant to cellular attachment and is impermeable to cells. In addition, the present invention provides sensors including the biointerface membrane, implantable devices including these sensors or biointerface membranes, and methods of monitoring glucose levels in a host utilizing the analyte detection implantable device of the invention. Other implantable devices which include the biointerface membrane of the present invention, such as devices for cell transplantation, drug delivery devices, and electrical signal delivery or measuring devices are also provided. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157249 | BODILY FLUID COMPOSITION ANALYZER WITH DISPOSABLE CASSETTE - Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157250 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Reducing the Pain of Glucose Monitoring and Diabetes Treatment - The various embodiments disclosed herein are devices that deliver electrical stimulation and/or vibration stimulation to the surface of skin in proximity to insulin injections and/or glucose testing in order to decrease or eliminate the pain of these procedures. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157251 | DISPOSABLE HYGIENIC ARTICLE WITH MEANS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING - A disposable, wearable article can be used for collecting a sample and performing urinalysis. The article incorporates a test port feature to simplify this function. The test port has a resealable cover that can be used to selectively expose an aperture through the backsheet of the disposable article. The test port is used to position test devices, such as urine test strips to urine collected in the disposable article. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157252 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF LIMB-BASED ACCELEROMETER ASSESSMENTS OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - A method of detecting a subject's physiological status, seizure state, or seizure type with limb-based accelerometers identifying a favored accelerometer or limb that provides a better sensitivity or false positive rate as compared to other accelerometers or limbs. The detection method may include determining whether the seizure conforms with an anticipated seizure type, and determining whether to base a seizure detection on data from the favored or un-favored accelerometers or limbs. The method may also include applying a weighing factor to base the detection on data obtained primarily from the favored accelerometer or limb or to not rely on data obtained primarily from un-favored accelerometers or limbs. The method may also include comparing data obtained from a favored accelerometer or limb with data obtained from other accelerometers or limbs or obtained from detection devices using ECG or EEG. An alert may be generated based on the detection of a seizure. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HUMAN AGE ESTIMATION BASED ON IN VIVO SKIN IMAGING - A system for human age estimation based upon in vivo skin imaging includes a harmonic generation microscopy (HGM) device and an analysis device. The HGM device is configured for observing human skin and forming sectioned images of the human skin of second harmonic generation (SHG), third harmonic generation (THG), and combination of the SHG and the THG of an excitation light scanning the human skin. The analysis device is in communication with the HGM device and configured for processing the sectioned images to reveal relationships between the morphological features of the human skin and chronological age of a human being having the human skin. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157254 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING SKIN DISEASE BASED ON IN VIVO SKIN IMAGING - A method for examining skin tissue of a subject based upon in vivo skin imaging includes a harmonic generation microscopy (HGM) device. The HGM device is configured for observing the skin tissue and forming sectioned images of the skin tissue of second harmonic generation (SHG), third harmonic generation (THG), or combination of the SHG and the THG of an excitation light scanning the skin tissue. The method further includes a step to determine whether the morphological feature of the skin tissue is related to a skin disease. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157255 | BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM - Apparatus for providing muscular biofeedback, comprising: facewear supporting biosensors arranged such that, in use the biosensors are situated for detecting activity of a predetermined set of facial muscles; a feedback unit for providing biofeedback to a wearer of the facewear; and a control unit coupled to the biosensors and the feedback unit and arranged to identify patterns in the signals from the biosensors characteristic of one or more predefined imbalances in muscle activity between the left and right sides of the face; wherein the control unit is configured to, on identifying a pattern in the signals from biosensors characteristic of a first predefined imbalance in muscle activity between the left and right sides of the face, cause the feedback unit to provide biofeedback in correspondence with the imbalance. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157256 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING USER INSIGHTS BASED ON REAL-TIME PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS - Described herein are systems and methods for monitoring physiological parameters in real time using a wrist-worn device, such as watch or bracelet. The physiological parameters may include heart rate variability, and the system may report conclusions to the user relating to stress and health, among other personalized messaging. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157257 | Module Mounting Mirror Endoscopy - A vein-illumination device includes: a base, a frame connected thereto using a flexible hinge, allowing the frame to move angularly, with respect to the base, in a first direction, a means for exciting angular oscillations of the frame, an elastic torsional element having a proximal end attached to the frame and a distal end attached to a mirror, and a means for exciting the angular oscillations of the mirror. The torsional element allows the mirror to move angularly with respect to the frame in a second direction, generally perpendicular to the first direction. The invention also includes a device for optically inspecting confined spaces, which includes at least one laser light source, a scanning means that scans one or more laser beams in a two-dimensional pattern over an inspection area, and at least one light detector, sensitive to the light of the laser beam(s) being reflected from the inspection area. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157258 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSMENT OF SLEEP APNEA - Methods and apparatuses for automatically identifying sleep apnea in a subject based on load cell signal data obtained from load cells coupled with one or more supports of a bed are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises continuously collecting load cell signal data from one or more load cells positioned below one or more supports of a bed, processing the signal data to obtain processed signal data, extracting features from the processed signal data, calculating a sleep apnea severity parameter based on the extracted features via a model, and identifying sleep apnea in the subject based on the sleep apnea severity parameter. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157259 | SYSTEM FOR MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS, MODULATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF FACIAL EXPRESSIONS - Apparatus and associated methods relate to method of determining a treatment plan with | 2015-06-11 |
20150157260 | CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE DRUG TITRATION AND MANAGEMENT - A system may include a port, at least one sensing circuit, and at least one processor. The port is configured to receive an indication of dosing of medication to treat a pulmonary condition of a heart failure (HF) subject and the at least one sensing circuit configured to sense at least one physiological signal, wherein the physiological signal includes physiological information of the HF subject. The at least one processor includes a parameter module configured to extract values of at least one physiological parameter indicative of health status of the HF subject, and a trending module configured to trend extracted values of the at least one physiological parameter and detect an effect of the dosing of the medication on the HF subject using the trending of the extracted values of the at least one physiological parameter. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157261 | SUBSTANCE DETECTION DEVICE AND WATCH-TYPE BODY FAT BURNING MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A substance detection device capable of detecting a specific component in a biological gas collected from the skin is realized. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157262 | SELF-ALIGNING SENSOR ARRAY - Exemplary embodiments for self-aligning a sensor array with respect to blood vessel of a user comprise: determining an optimal sensor in a sensor array comprising an array of discrete sensors arranged on a band such that the sensor array straddles or otherwise addresses a blood vessel or other targeted area of a user by activating each of the discrete sensors to generate respective signals; designating as the optimal discrete sensor a particular discrete sensor producing a highest signal-to-noise ratio; and using the optimal sensor to collect physiological data of the user. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157263 | WIRELESS INFANT HEALTH MONITOR - A system for wirelessly monitoring the health of an infant comprising a sensing module removably disposed within a wearable article. At least a portion of the sensing module can be in contact with an infant's foot. The sensing module can include a processing unit configured to receive and process health readings received by the sensing module. A wireless transmitter can also be in communication with the processing unit. The wireless transmitter can be configured to transmit the processed health readings to a receiving station. The receiving station can indicate an alarm if the processed health readings indicate a health trend that falls outside of a particular threshold. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157264 | OPTICAL SENSOR - An optical sensor includes: a light emitter; a light receiver; a rod-shaped grasping member in which one of the light emitter and the light receiver is disposed, and which is to be grasped by a hand of a subject; and a clamping member which is adapted to clamp a part of the hand of the subject with the grasping member, another one of the light emitter and the light receiver being disposed in the clamping member. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157265 | PHYSIOLOGICAL DETECTION MODULE - A physiological detection module includes a conductive transmission unit, a coupler, and an electrical connector. The coupler is arranged on a surface of the conductive transmission unit. The coupler includes a receiving chamber extending therethrough. The coupler includes a positioning groove circumferentially formed thereon for coupling and positioning. The electrical connector extends through the conductive transmission unit and the receiving chamber of the coupler to connect the conductive transmission unit and the coupler together. As such, a physiological detection module is provided, which can be manufactured separately, is easy to manufacture, can be efficiently assembled for use, is securely coupled, and can prevent short-circuiting. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157266 | ELECTRODE ARRAY AND METHOD OF PLACEMENT - A headset for detecting brain electrical activity may include a flexible substrate having first and second ends each configured to engage an ear of a subject and dimensioned to fit across the forehead of a subject. The headset may also include a plurality of electrodes disposed on the substrate and configured to contact the subject when the headset is positioned on the subject. First and second electrodes may contact top center and lower center regions of the forehead, respectively, third and fourth electrodes may contact front right and front left regions of the forehead, respectively, fifth and sixth electrodes may contact right side and left side regions of the forehead, respectively, and electrodes included within the securing devices may contact the ear regions. The third and fourth electrodes may be moveable in at least a vertical direction relative to the other electrodes. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157267 | DYNAMIC MAPPING POINT FILTERING USING A PRE-ACQUIRED IMAGE - A method, including acquiring a body cavity image and receiving first and second sets of mapping points from a probe inserted into the cavity. A first registration, having a first cumulative error value, is performed between the first set's mapping points and the image, each of the first set's mapping points having a respective first point error value, and a 3D anatomical map is generated including the first set's mapping points whose respective first point error values are less than a specified threshold. A second registration is performed between the received mapping points and the image, each of the received mapping points having a respective second point error value, the second registration having a second cumulative error value lower than the first cumulative error value, and an updated 3D anatomical map is generated including the received mapping points whose respective second point error values are less than the specified threshold. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157268 | ORGAN WALL RETENTION MECHANISM FOR IMPLANTS - The application provides systems, devices and methods for anchoring implants within the human body, and more specifically to retention means for attaching sensory and other implants in a heart chamber. Displosed is a sensory implant ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157269 | CAPACITANCE ENHANCED PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and software for measuring and determining physiological parameters of a patient are presented. In one example, a physiological measurement system includes a physiological sensor system configured to detect a physiological signal representative of one or more physiological parameters associated with a patient. The measurement system also includes a capacitance system configured to apply one or more electric field signals to the patient and determine a capacitance signal. The measurement system also includes a processing system configured to reduce a noise level in the physiological signal based on at least the capacitance signal. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157270 | USING AN ADAPTIVE BAND-PASS FILTER TO COMPENSATE FOR MOTION INDUCED ARTIFACTS IN A PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL EXTRACTED FROM VIDEO - What is disclosed is a system and method for compensating for motion induced artifacts in physiological signals extracted from a video of a subject being monitored for a physiological function in a non-contact, remote sensing environment. The present method identifies a center frequency from a physiological signal obtained from processing a prior video segment. Since a moment to moment change in pulse frequency from one video segment to a next is not very large, signals obtained from sequential video segments can be repeatedly processed and an adaptive band-pass filter repeatedly re-configured and used to filter a next video segment, and so on. Using the teachings disclosed herein, a motion-compensated continuous cardiac signal can be obtained for the subject for continuous monitoring of the subject's cardiac function via video imaging. The teachings hereof provide an effective means for compensating for movement by the subject during video acquisition. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157271 | Analysis and Characterization of Patient Signals - Disclosed herein is a framework for facilitating patient signal analysis. In accordance with one aspect, first and second patient signal data are received from a patient monitor. The first and second patient signal data may then be segmented into respective first and second regions of interest, from which respective first and second waveform parameters may be extracted. One or more morphology indices may then be generated based on the first and second waveform parameters to compare shapes of the first and second regions of interest. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157272 | Action Detection and Activity Classification - Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157273 | HEART FAILURE EVENT PREDICTION USING CLASSIFIER FUSION - Systems and methods for detecting a heart failure (HF) event indicative of worsening of HF, or for identifying patient at elevated risk of developing future HF event, are described. The system and methods can detect an HF event or predict HF risk using a multitude of fusion algorithms or classifiers, each employing one or more physiologic sensor signals. A system can comprise two or more partial predictor circuits each can adaptively generate a dynamic computational model (DCM). Each partial predictor circuit can determine a partial risk index indicating a likelihood of the patient developing a precursor physiologic event indicative or correlative of a future HF event. The system can include a prediction fusion circuit that can combine the partial risk indices and generate a composite risk indicator for detecting or predicting a likelihood of the patient developing a future HF event. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157274 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DISEASE REGRESSION THROUGH NETWORK-BASED GAIT ANALYSIS - A method, computer-readable storage device and apparatus for determining a regression of a medical condition are disclosed. For example, a method receives characteristics of motion information, wherein the characteristics of motion information is based upon gait information, compares the characteristics of motion information over a time period to a profile of the medical condition, wherein the profile of the medical condition comprises a plurality of signatures associated with different stages of the medical condition, determines a potential presence of the regression of the medical condition when the characteristics of motion information matches one of the plurality of signatures, and transmits a notification of the potential presence of the regression of the medical condition. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157275 | RESPIRATORY STRESS DETECTION - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a system for analysis of respiratory distress in hospitalized patients. The system performs multi-parametric simultaneous analysis of respiration rate (RR) and pulse oximetry (SpO | 2015-06-11 |
20150157276 | PRE-ECLAMPSIA SCREENING METHODS - The present invention relates generally to methods for treating early and late onset pre-eclampsia, as well as to methods of screening for and predicting the likelihood that a pregnant female patient will develop early and/or late pre-eclampsia, by assessing specific combinations of factors. In the methods of the invention, the a priori risk of developing early preeclampsia may be calculated utilizing coefficients for each of the maternal factors (binary variables), the coefficients being generated utilizing logistic regression analysis. The a posteriori risk of developing early preeclampsia may be calculated utilizing coefficients for each of the patient-specific factors, the coefficients being generated utilizing logistic regression analysis. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157277 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING METHOD - In order to respond to positional changes of body motion, such as respiratory motion, in various directions and to prevent an increase in the imaging time due to acquisition of body motion information or the occurrence of dead time in the measurement, a control unit of an MRI apparatus acquires association information in which body motion information detected by an external monitor, such as a pressure sensor for monitoring the movement of an object to be examined, and body motion information measured from an NMR signal by the navigator sequence are associated with each other in advance. During imaging, body motion information from the navigator is estimated using body motion information detected by an external monitor mounted on the object to be examined and the association information acquired in advance, and control, such as performing gating imaging or correcting the imaging slice position based on the estimated body motion position, is performed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157278 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, an electronic device is configured to control a sensor device executing applications to measure different biomedical data values. The electronic device includes a display controller and a transmitter. The display controller displays a first image for designating an application to be executed by the sensor device, designating an execution time of the application, and designating an activation condition associated with a biomedical data value measured by the sensor device. The transmitter transmits, to the sensor device, the designated application, the designated execution time and the designated activation condition. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157279 | METHOD, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE DEVICE AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AMBIENT AUGMENTED REMOTE MONITORING - A method, computer-readable storage device, and an apparatus for processing an alert are disclosed. For example, the method receives the alert reporting a physiological condition for a individual, analyzes the physiological condition of the individual in view of ambient information in a vicinity of the individual, generates a report in accordance with the analyzing, and sends the report to a recipient. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157280 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND PROGRAM - A linked switching partial area and a non-linked switching partial area are set in at least one display area in which a tomogram is to be displayed. When an input operation giving an instruction to switch the tomogram is performed in the non-linked switching partial area, only the image displayed in the display area is switched. When the input operation is performed in the linked switching partial area, the image displayed in the display area is switched and an image displayed in each of the other display area or areas is also switched in a linked manner. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157281 | PROCEDURE RADIOGRAPH ORIENTATION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - Procedure radiograph orientation devices and methods of use are provided for stabilization and orientation of a patient's anatomy for a variety of surgical interventions. Additionally, devices of the present invention aid in orienting radiographic imaging devices through the inclusion of radiopaque fiducials so as to optimize radiographic images by providing radiographic reference landmarks. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157282 | MAMMOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A mammographic apparatus that includes X-ray detectors configured to detect X-rays entering the X-ray detectors, and attached to a holding-arm placed on a floor. The mammographic apparatus further includes circuitry configured to move the X-ray detectors between a scanning position and a waiting position. The X-ray detectors in the scanning position face an X-ray tube that generates X-rays across a breast-table, and the X-ray detectors in the waiting position are closer to the holding-arm than are the X-ray detectors in the scanning position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157283 | X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS AND X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a first arm, a second arm, an imaging system and a slide mechanism. The first arm rotates by a first rotating shaft and slides along with a first arc-like slide axis relatively to the first rotating shaft. The second arm rotates by a second rotating shaft fixed to the first arm and slides along with a second arc-like slide axis relatively to the second rotating shaft. The imaging system includes an X-ray generating part and an X-ray detector. The X-ray generating part and the X-ray detector are attached to the second arm. The slide mechanism slides the first arm along with the first slide axis. The slide mechanism is arranged at a position having an offset from the first rotating shaft. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157284 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND RADIATION IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD - A radiation imaging apparatus and a radiation image display method implemented using the radiation imaging apparatus, may include a display unit to display at least one first radiation image in at least one view area, and a control unit. If the control unit obtains a second radiation image corresponding to a first radiation image selected from the at least one first radiation image, the control unit controls the display unit to display the second radiation image in a view area in which the selected first radiation image is displayed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157285 | X-RAY DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - According to an embodiment, in an X-ray diagnosis apparatus, an X-ray detector detects X-rays having emitted from an X-ray irradiator and passed through the subject. A first input unit is arranged so that it can be pedaled, and is used for inputting first operational information in response to a pedaling operation by an operator. A second input unit is positioned apart from the first input unit so that the operator can touch the second input unit while touching an upper surface of the first input unit that faces away from a floor surface of a room, and is used for inputting second operational information in response to an operation by the operator. A controller performs control for changing the first and the second operational information or either thereof on the basis of operational information input by at least one of the first and the second input units. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157286 | STORED LUMINESCENCE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - Imaging methods and imaging systems are provided. Methods and systems of the subject invention can include the use of nanoparticles (for example, nanophosphors) within a sample to be imaged. X-ray engraving can be performed and/or X-ray excitation can be used to provide energy to the sample. Stimulation with infrared light, such as near-infrared (NIR) light, and/or optical multiplexing can be used to acquire tomographic data of the sample. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157287 | MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A medical imaging device capable of determining the number of projections in which at least one point located above or at the level of the object support surface is present. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157288 | DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING PATIENT MOTION DURING TOMOSYNTHESIS SCANS - The effects of patient motion in tomosynthesis scan images are automatically detected and quantified. In at least one embodiment an indication of detection of the effects of patient motion in tomosynthesis scan images is provided shortly after the scan, e.g., before the patient is discharged or before the breast is decompressed. A patient motion score may be calculated as part of motion quantification. The score may be stored for subsequent retrieval. Images may be presented with reference features to help a technician confirm of the effects of motion in images. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157289 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING OPERATING CONDITION OF DETECTOR REGISTERED TO IMAGING SYSTEM BASED ON DETECTOR INFORMATION PRE-STORED IN THE DETECTOR - A method of setting operating conditions of a detector in an imaging system includes searching for a detector that is not registered in the imaging system; acquiring detector profile information from the searched detector; registering the detector based on the detector profile information; allocating a predetermined marker to the registered detector to represent activation or non-activation thereof; transmitting control information including the allocated predetermined marker to the detector; receiving detector correction information from the detector; and setting operating conditions of the detector based on the received detector correction information. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157290 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, CONTROL PROGRAM AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A terminal device ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157291 | ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE - Provided is an electronic stethoscope pick-up head comprising an acousto-electrical transducer disposed in a chamber, the transducer being configured to generate an electrical signal representing acoustical vibrations, wherein the chamber further comprises a sound influencing bell defining a cavity to provide air communication between the transducer and a diaphragm attached to an outer end of the bell, wherein the diaphragm is acoustically decoupled from the transducer; and one or more ventilation air path as the only means to provide air communication between the cavity and outside of the chamber, wherein the air path is configured to restrict air flow through the air path. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157292 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are an ultrasonic diagnostic instrument and a manufacturing method thereof. The ultrasonic diagnostic instrument includes a matching layer, at least one transducer provided at a lower surface of the matching layer to generate ultrasonic waves, a first acoustic absorption layer provided at a lower surface of the transducer to transmit an ultrasonic wave generation signal to the transducer, a controller provided at a lower surface of the first acoustic absorption layer to control operation of the transducer, the controller having a recess formed in a lower surface thereof, and a second acoustic absorption layer provided at a lower surface of the controller and having an insert formed at an upper surface thereof, the insert corresponding to the recess of the controller. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157293 | ULTRASOUND PROBE - The ultrasound probe insertable into a body cavity of a subject has a clamped member including a plurality of pairs of clamped surfaces capable of being clamped by a forcep. The clamped member is formed so as to protrude from a surface which is the opposite side of the surface from where ultrasound waves are emitted, among the surfaces of the probe head. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157294 | CONCAVE ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS AND 3D ARRAYS - A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging (MAUI) probe or transducer is uniquely capable of simultaneous imaging of a region of interest from separate apertures of ultrasound arrays. Some embodiments provide systems and methods for designing, building and using ultrasound probes having continuous arrays of ultrasound transducers which may have a substantially continuous concave curved shape in two or three dimensions (i.e., concave relative to an object to be imaged). Other embodiments herein provide systems and methods for designing, building and using ultrasound imaging probes having other unique configurations, such as adjustable probes and probes with variable configurations. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157295 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM AND POINTER CONTROLLER - The present invention provides an ultrasound system comprises a display and a pointer controller. The pointer controller has a probe head, a control unit and a probe body. The display displays a pointer and an ultrasound image according the ultrasound signals received by the probe head. When pushing a button of the probe body or handling the probe body in a specific manner, the control unit switches the probe head to control the pointer on the display from the scanning the ultrasound image. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157296 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE, ULTRASOUND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - Ultrasound image processing method and ultrasound diagnostic device using the method, the method including: acquiring frame signals generated at different time points; generating, by using the frame signals, a first motion map composed of pixel areas each having a motion, the motion indicating an inter-frame signal change and calculated from corresponding pixel areas of the frame signals; holding a second motion map and creating a third motion map by performing a calculation using motions in the first and second motion maps; and adding emphasis to a frame signal by using the third motion map and generating an ultrasound image from the frame signal. In the method, after the calculation using motions, the third motion map is held in place of the second motion map. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR 3D ULTRASOUND VOLUME MEASUREMENTS - The present invention relates to an ultrasound imaging system and a method for the measurement of a distance ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157298 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMBINING THREE DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGES - An apparatus and a method for combining three-dimensional ultrasound images are provide. The method involves obtaining a plurality of three-dimensional ultrasound image data that corresponds to a Region of Interest (ROI); detecting one or more landmarks, using a parameter for detection; outputting the detection result and receiving a response from a user; registering each of one or more selected landmarks as link information according to a received response from the user; and generating a combined three-dimensional ultrasound image by combining at least two pieces of three-dimensional ultrasound image data using at least one of the one or more selected landmarks registered as the link information, wherein the at least two pieces of three-dimensional ultrasound image data commonly comprise the at least one of the one or more selected landmarks. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157299 | Sub-performing transducer element detection for medical ultrasound - Sub-performing elements of an ultrasound transducer array are detected. The power, such as current, used by or provided to the transmit driver is measured. By driving each element or group of elements separately, defective elements or groups of elements are detected from the amount of power used. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157300 | URINE-SPECIMEN COLLECTION, STORAGE AND TESTING DEVICE - A fluid sample collection device includes at least one fluid conduit penetrator, and a container and penetration fitment with a valved opening penetration into the container, the valved opening penetration being configured to seal the container and includes a valve configured to accept through the valve the at least one fluid conduit penetrator to effect a transfer of fluid into and out of the container. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157301 | Collecting a Urine Sample - The collection of a urine sample is disclosed. An inlet receives expelled urine. A first exit ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157302 | Clinical Specimen Sampler and Method thereof - The present invention discloses a clinical specimen sampler, including a filtering device; and a sampling device. The sampling device includes a sampling adsorber and a rod. The sampling adsorber is connected with one end of the rod, and the sampling adsorber is encompassed in the filtering device. The sampling adsorber is utilized to absorb the body fluid secreted by the intima of an organ, and the filtering device is employed to prevent the mucosal tissue of the intima of the organ from entering the sampling adsorber and enable the body fluid secreted by the intima of the organ to enter the sampling adsorber, so as to be absorbed by the sampling adsorber. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157303 | ABLATION CATHETER FOR BLOOD VESSEL ABLATION AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF - An ablation catheter system that comprises a channel, a tubular braided element having an outer circumferential surface and a lumen, the tubular braided element being sized and shaped to be placed in the channel when in a compressed configuration and to be expanded in a target area of a blood vessel in a manner that the outer circumferential surface touches the walls of the target blood vessel in the target area when in an expanded configuration, and a longitudinal maneuvering element which is mechanically connected to a distal end of the tubular braided element and set to pull the distal end into the lumen so as to curve radially and outwardly a plurality of annular segments of the expand tubular braided element in a sequential manner. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157304 | LAPAROSCOPIC TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A tissue retrieval system can contain and withdraw excised tissue specimens from within a body cavity. The tissue retrieval system can include a tissue retrieval bag, a foldable actuator, and an introducer. The foldable actuator can be foldable between an insertion configuration for placement through an access device without the aid of a grasper or applicator, and a deployed configuration for supporting the tissue retrieval bag in an open state. The actuator can have a foldable handle to facilitate withdrawal from the body cavity. After insertion of the tissue specimens into the retrieval bag, the retrieval bag is then cinched closed to prevent spillage of its contents and to prevent contamination of the body cavity and body cavity wall during withdrawal of the retrieval bag from within the body cavity. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157305 | MINIMALLY OPEN INTERBODY ACCESS RETRACTION DEVICE AND SURGICAL METHOD - Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157306 | Surgical Retractor System and Method - A retractor system for use in medical procedures is connectable to a head fixation device. The retractor system includes a support assembly and an accessory that is mountable thereto. The support assembly is coupled with the head fixation device such that a position of the support assembly is adjustable relative to the head fixation device. The support assembly includes an upright support and a rod having a non-circular profile. The support assembly and rod are selectively and adjustably coupled to one another via a coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes a pair of resilient members having contacting and non-contacting surfaces within bores of the resilient members. The accessory and rod are selectively and adjustably coupled to one another via another coupling assembly that comprises locking features operable to selectively engage and disengage the accessory with the rod. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157307 | ILLUMINATED SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM AND MAGNETICALLY-CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION DEVICE - An illuminated surgical retractor system includes a surgical retractor and at least one illumination device. The surgical retractor includes an outer ring, a light-transmissive hollow inner ring, and a tubular retraction membrane which extends between the output ring and the inner ring and which has a first open end connected to and spread open by the outer ring and a second open end connected to and spread open by the inner ring. The illumination device is disposed in the inner ring and is operable to emit a light beam. The illumination device includes a magnetic component which is responsive to an applied magnetic field to cause the illumination device to change a direction in which the light beam is emitted. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157308 | KNOTLESS COLLAPSIBLE SUTURES AND METHODS FOR SUTURING - Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for improved surgical sutures, suture systems, and methods for suturing. In general, the sutures, suture systems, and methods can allow a suture to form a secure, closed loop without tying a knot. The suture can include a barbed portion configured to be threaded through a hollow portion. The barbed portion can have a plurality of barbs thereon, which can grasp onto an inner wall of the hollow portion when disposed therein to help secure the loop at a desired size. The barbs can all be oriented in one direction that corresponds to a direction of movement of the suture when the loop is being tightened. Thus, the barbs can be configured to allow for a size of the loop to be easily reduced to any desired size to approximate tissue, but can be configured to resist subsequent expansion of the loop to ensure that the tissue remains in place. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157309 | DEVICES, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR TISSUE SUSPENSION - Tissue suspension (e.g., bladder neck, urethral, etc.) devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods, such as those, for example, configured to suspend tissue at a target area (e.g., near a urethra, within a vagina, etc.) without tissue at the target area having been incised prior to using the devices, apparatuses, kits and/or methods. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157310 | ROTARY MEDICAL ANCHOR, AND MEDICAL KIT COMPRISING SAID ANCHOR - The invention relates to a medical anchor ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157311 | LAPAROSCOPIC DEVICE FOR ANCHORING AN ORGAN TO THORACIC DIAPHRAGM - A laparoscopic device for anchoring an internal organ to the thoracic diaphragm or abdominal wall of the patient, said device comprising: an introducer sheath ( | 2015-06-11 |
20150157312 | SWIVEL ANCHOR FOR KNOTLESS FIXATION OF TISSUE - A suture anchor for knotless fixation of tissue. A swivel suture anchor has a rotatable anchor tip for receiving a suture strand, for example a rotatable forked tip for capturing a suture chain, for surgical tissue repair without requiring suture knots. Tension on the repair constructs is adjustable through the selection of the specific chain link or links of the suture chain captured by the forked anchor tip of the suture anchor. The swivel anchor is secured in a hole in bone by advancing a fixation device, such as a cannulated interference screw, over the body of the anchor. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157313 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDIALIZING A TURBINATE - Methods and systems for medializing a turbinate. Exemplary embodiments comprise methods and systems for repositioning a turbinate proximal to a septum. Certain embodiments comprise an implant and a flexible member coupled to the implant. Embodiments may also comprise an insertion device to install the implant in a desired location. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157314 | Tissue Repair Suture Plates and Methods of Use - Tissue repair suture plates and methods of use are provided which can, in general, allow soft tissue to be secured to bone. In one embodiment, a tissue repair suture plate can include a plurality of openings formed therethrough that can each be configured to have one or more sutures passed therethrough. Each of the sutures can be configured to be coupled to a soft tissue to be positioned against bone for healing thereagainst such that the soft tissue can have multiple sutures coupled thereto at different areas thereof. One or more bone fixation elements can be coupled to the plate and can be configured to attach the plate to the bone. The plate can be configured to move between a first configuration in which the plate has a first maximum length and a second configuration in which the plate has a second, greater maximum length. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157315 | EXTERNAL RETENTION MECHANISM FOR SUTURE ANCHOR - Among other things, embodiments of a retaining mechanism for holding a portion of the suture of a suture anchor are disclosed. When a suture anchor is inserted into a patient, the portion of the suture extending from the body is held in tension by a two-piece snap-fit mechanism. One piece has a base with an extending shaft portion and a bulbous head, and a lumen runs through the shaft. The second piece has a hole or space for snapping the second piece onto the first piece. The extending portion of the suture runs through the lumen in the first piece and can be wrapped around the shaft. Snapping the second piece onto the first contains the suture and prevents loss of tension in it. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157316 | LAPAROSCOPIC FASCIAL CLOSURE SYSTEM - A tissue closure device to assist in retrieving a suture during a suturing procedure, the device including an elongated body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending axially through the elongated body. The device further including an actuator rod at least partially extending through the lumen of the elongated body to actuate a plurality of wings and a plurality of shields attached to a distal end of the elongated body. The elongated body including at least one needle guide lumen with an opening an exit, the at least one needle guide lumen traversing the elongated body at an angle with respect to a central axis of the elongated body to guide a suture grasper to an enclosed suture retrieval cavity. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157317 | SLIDING SUTURE GRASPER - A device to assist in securing a holding a portion of a suture during an intra-abdominal suturing procedure, the device including an elongated tubular body, a handle, an inner member element, and a push button. The inner member element may include at least one grasping element that expands as the at least one grasping element is extended beyond a distal end of the elongated tubular. The device may include a proximal spring disposed within the push button and abutting against a proximal end of the inner member element to allow the at least one grasping element to retract into the elongated tubular body in a proximal direction. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157318 | VARIABLE COMPRESSION SURGICAL FASTENER CARTRIDGE - A non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge is provided. The non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge includes a cartridge body that includes a tissue contacting surface that includes a plurality of fastener retention slots. A plurality of surgical fasteners is disposed in the plurality of fastener retention slots. Each surgical fastener includes first and second legs of different lengths. A plurality of pushers is operably associated with the plurality of surgical fasteners. One or more of the pushers is configured such that, upon formation of a corresponding surgical fastener, a first area defined by the first leg is smaller than a second area defined by the second leg. The non-reloadable surgical fastener cartridge also includes an actuation mechanism operably associated with the plurality of pushers. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157319 | COATED LOOPED SUTURE - A suture including a reinforced loop is described herein. The suture includes an elongate body including a proximal section and a distal section, wherein the distal section includes first and second overlapping sections and a loop. A polymeric coating is positioned on at least a portion of the distal section to reinforce the loop. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157320 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR INTERCONNECTING ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL DEVICES AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS, AND SURGICAL SYSTEMS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and to surgical systems including hand held electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical loading units to the hand held electromechanical surgical devices. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157321 | ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR INTERCONNECTING ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL DEVICES AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS, AND SURGICAL SYSTEMS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and to surgical systems including hand held electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical loading units to the hand held electromechanical surgical devices. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157322 | WOUND CLOSURE PRODUCT - A wound closure system and a method of closing a wound are disclosed. The disclosure is directed to a wound closure system comprising a skin anchor mechanically attached to external skin tissue on a first side of a generally linear wound, an anchorable tensioning apparatus mechanically attached to external skin tissue on an opposite side of the wound, and a line extending between the skin anchor and the tensioning apparatus to movably connect the anchor to the tensioning apparatus. The line is fixedly engaged with an anchor on one side of the wound while the tensioning apparatus provides tension on the line to draw the skin anchor and the tensioning apparatus toward each other and toward the wound. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157323 | SURGICAL FASTENER APPLYING APPARATUS - A surgical stapler is provided. The stapler includes a tubular body portion. A cartridge assembly is disposed at a distal end of the body portion for expelling an annular array of staples. Each of the staples of the annular array of staples has a generally bent backspan. An anvil member disposed at the distal end of the tubular body portion is positioned opposite the cartridge assembly to clinch the staples in tissue upon expulsion of the staples from the cartridge assembly. The anvil member has a corresponding annular array of staple forming buckets. Each of the buckets is configured to accommodate the generally bent configuration of the staples to facilitate formation thereof. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157324 | ANASTOMOTIC CONNECTORS - An anastomotic connector includes a tubular shell and a porous biocompatible liner configured to connect two or more natural and/or artificial lumens, such as blood vessels and/or grafts. The tubular shell may be bioabsorbable, ultimately dissolving in the body, while the biocompatible liner can remain in the body and connected to the lumens. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157325 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING NEUROVASCULAR STRUCTURES - Devices and methods for protecting the neurovascular structures about the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a neuroprotective stent or device adapted for placement in an intervertebral foramen of a vertebral column and configured to resist compression or impingement from surrounding structures or forces. The stent or device may further comprise a flange or hinge region to facilitate attachment of the device to the vertebrae or to facilitate insertion of the device in the foramen, respectively. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157326 | System and Method for Treating Heart Tissue - Some embodiments of a system or method for treating heart tissue can include a control system and catheter device operated in a manner to intermittently occlude a heart vessel for controlled periods of time that provide redistribution of blood flow. In particular embodiments, the system can be configured to provide an estimation of the cumulative effects of the treatment. For example, some embodiments of the system or method can treat myocardium that is at risk of infarction by intermittently altering blood flow in a venous system to induce microcirculation within the myocardium, and can output a cumulative dosage value indicative of a measurement of progress of reducing an infarct size. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157327 | Device and Method for Tissue Ligation - A medical device for tissue ligation comprises a band having perforations and rungs defined therein. A locking case is connected to the band and has a channel dimensioned for reception of the band. A locking member of the locking case is configured to interlock perforations and rungs defined in the band. The channel comprises an arching portion into which the band at least partly protrudes by arching over the locking member when the locking member engages a rung of the band. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157328 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CLOSING THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - Described here are devices, systems and methods for closing the left atrial appendage. Some of the methods described here utilize one or more guide members having alignment members to aid in positioning of a closure device. In general, these methods include advancing a first guide having a first alignment member into the left atrial appendage, advancing a second guide, having a second alignment member, into the pericardial space, aligning the first and second alignment members, advancing a left atrial appendage closure device into the pericardial space and adjacent to the left atrial appendage, and closing the left atrial appendage with the closure device. In these variations, the closure device typically has an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a closure element at least partially housed within the elongate body. The closure element comprises a loop defining a continuous aperture therethrough. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157329 | LUMINAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An implant may include a frame and a cover to facilitate endoluminal vessel occlusion, selective release of embolic material toward a target region, and/or endoluminal stenting. The frame of the implant provides radial expansion properties to secure the cover within a body vessel. The cover and/or the frame can reduce or occlude flow of a fluid through the body vessel. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157330 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPERICARDIAL LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE - Methods and apparatus for closing a left atrial appendage are described. The methods rely on introducing a closure tool from a location beneath the rib cage, over an epicardial surface, and to the exterior of the left atrial appendage. The closure device may then be used to close the left atrial appendage, preferably at its base, by any one of a variety of techniques. A specific technique using graspers and a closing loop is illustrated. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157331 | VASCULAR REMODELING DEVICE - A generally spherical vascular remodeling device is permanently positionable at a junction of afferent and efferent vessels of a bifurcation having an aneurysm. After positioning the device at the junction to substantially conform the device to the shape of the junction, the device acts as a scaffolding to inhibit herniation of objects out of the aneurysm and permits perfusion to the efferent vessels. Positioning the device may include deployment and mechanical or electrolytic release from a catheter. Embolic material may be inserted in the aneurysm before or after positioning the device. The device may have a first end, a second end substantially opposite to the first end, and a plurality of polymer filaments extending between and coupled at the first end and the second end. Such devices may be football shaped, pumpkin shaped, or twisted. The device may include a plurality of polymer loops forming a generally spherical shape. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157332 | VASCULAR PLUGS - Certain aspects of the present invention provide devices for occluding vascular vessels. In some preferred forms, these devices are able to move from a first condition to a less compact, second condition in a vascular vessel so as to fully or partially prevent fluid from passing through the vessel. One such device includes a frame and a flexible sheet material. The device also includes an occluding material that is located in an interior region of the frame. The flexible sheet material and frame are associated with one another such that when the device is in the second condition in the vascular vessel, the sheet material is positioned in the vessel lumen so as to block fluid flow through the lumen. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157333 | BODILY LUMEN OCCLUSION - An occlusion system can include an expandable implant that can be delivered to a bodily lumen. The implant can be carried on an engagement section of a catheter used in the system. The implant can be assembled onto the catheter by coupling a cover member of the implant with a support member of the implant. When assembled, the system can be advantageously configured to have a low delivery profile to facilitate delivery through catheters having a size of less than 7 Fr, and in some cases, less than 6 Fr. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157334 | CUTTING GUIDE WITH INTERNAL DISTRACTION - A cutting guide for performing a bone osteotomy procedure is disclosed. The cutting guide includes a first arm having a first cutting guide surface formed therein, a second arm having a second cutting guide surface formed therein pivotably connected to the first arm and a distractor operatively connected to the first arm. The cutting guide is adapted to be affixed to the bone such that the first cutting guide surface is open to the second cutting guide surface. The first arm and second arm are rotatable with respect to each other such that manipulation of the distractor creates a force between the first arm and the second arm causing rotation of the first arm and second arm relative to each other. A method for using the cutting guide in a bone osteotomy procedure is also disclosed. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157335 | ARTHROPLASTY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMALLY ALIGNING AND TENSIONING A KNEE PROSTHESIS - A combination of a first assembly for guiding resection of a femur and tibia of a knee joint and a second assembly including femoral and tibial knee components. The combination of the first assembly and the second assembly provides optimal placement and positioning of the femoral and tibial knee components to achieve near-normal knee kinematics and tension. The preparation for and placement of the prosthetic knee components provides medial-pivoting kinematics mimicking that of the natural knee thereby promoting improved outcome for the patient. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157336 | PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATABLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - In a pneumatically actuatable surgical instrument comprising a handle and a pressurized gas operated tool arranged at the handle, a replaceable pressurized gas reservoir and a locking device for fixing the pressurized gas reservoir on the handle in an operative position in which the pressurized gas reservoir is connected to a pressurized gas channel by which the tool is supplied with pressurized gas, it is proposed, in order to improve the handling of the pressurized gas reservoir, that the instrument further comprises an unlocking device for releasing the fixing of the pressurized gas reservoir in the operative position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157337 | Aiming Device For Targeted Drilling Of Bone - An aiming device for targeted drilling of a hole into bone includes a slot hole extending through the aiming device, the slot hole being configured to receive a guide sleeve therein at different locations therein and at different angles each of which corresponds with one of the locations along a longitudinal extension of the slot hole. The aiming device can be positioned relative to a bone plate using a positioning device including a base having a guide hole extending therethrough from a first side of the base to a second side of the base. The guide hole is formed as an elongated hole and is configured to receive the guide sleeve therein at different angles relative to the positioning device. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157338 | TARGETING DEVICE FOR USE WITH SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR FUSION, STABILIZATION, AND/OR FIXATION OF BONES - Various embodiments of a targeting device for use with systems, methods, and apparatuses for fusion, stabilization, and/or fixation of bones are disclosed. In one embodiment, a targeting device is provided, the targeting device comprising: a targeting arm including a targeting portion, a radial portion, and at least one aperture oriented in the targeting portion; a target lock; and a rotation arrestor including an arresting engagement portion, an elongated shaft, and a button operatively connected to the arresting engagement portion. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157339 | ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157340 | ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157341 | Patient-Specific Partial Knee Guides And Other Instruments - A patient-specific unicompartmental tibial guide has a patient-specific body with an inner surface. The inner surface is preoperatively configured to nestingly conform and mate in only one position with an anterior portion and a proximal portion of a tibial bone of a specific patient. The tibial guide includes a vertical resection channel having a variable width preoperatively configured for guiding a vertical resection through the proximal portion of the tibial bone. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157342 | FEMORAL CUT GUIDE - The present disclosure provides a femoral cut guide for preparing a distal femur to receive a prosthetic femoral component of a knee implant. The prosthetic femoral component includes a central box. The femoral cut guide replicates the size and shape of the prosthetic femoral component, such that the femoral cut guide may serve as a trial or provisional component used to reduce and test the prepared knee joint before implanting the final prosthetic femoral component. The femoral cut guide includes a detachable box cut guide for preparing the distal femur to receive the central box of the prosthetic femoral component. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157343 | SURGICAL GUIDING TOOLS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SURGICAL GUIDING TOOLS - The present application relates to surgical guiding tools that may be used for guiding a surgical instrument during bone surgery. A surgical guiding tool may include a body including one or more clamps configured to attach the surgical guiding tool to one or more portions of the bone, wherein a first clamp of the one or more clamps includes a snap-fit portion including a flexible structure for increasing a clamping force of the first clamp and allowing ease of removal of the surgical guiding tool from the bone. The surgical guiding tool may further include at least one aperture for guiding a surgical instrument. The present application further provides methods for manufacturing surgical guiding tools and uses of the tools for placement onto a bone. | 2015-06-11 |
20150157344 | MEDICAL RETRIEVAL DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A medical device may include an elongate member including a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween, wherein a distal end of the lumen includes a wall disposed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongate sheath, wherein the wall includes at least one opening therethrough. The medical device may also include an actuation assembly operably coupled to the proximal end, an actuating member coupled to a portion of the actuation assembly and extending into the lumen of the elongate member, and at least one loop having a first portion coupled to a distal end of the actuating member and a second portion extending through the at least one opening. | 2015-06-11 |