25th week of 2019 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20190183430 | WEARABLE DEVICE UTILIZING FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS - A wearable device utilizing flexible electronics is disclosed. The wearable device may comprise a flexible matrix material and may include sensors for measuring biometric measurements of an individual, an accelerometer for measuring an acceleration of a body part to which the wearable device is attached, a wireless transmitter, a flexible power source, and a microcontroller. During an activity, the microcontroller may receive signals from the sensors including the biometric measurements, and signals from the accelerometer including acceleration and force measurements associated with the individual. The microcontroller may convert the signals into digital signals and transmit the signals to a computing device for analysis. The computing device may analyze the digital signals to determine a performance metric for the individual. The performance metric may be compared to baseline data for the individual to determine a fatigue level, injury risk, or an adjustment to be made by the individual during the activity. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183431 | PREDICTING TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC EVENTS USING ECG DATA - Apparatuses and methods are provided to predict or diagnose an ischemic event, such as a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A machine-learning model such as a neural network is generated that allows for recognition of an ECG consistent with an ischemic event. A system is trained and used to process a recording of ECG data from a patient to generate a prediction indicating a likelihood that the patient will experience a stroke. In other examples, a system is trained and used to process a recording of ECG data from a patient and detect an ischemic event for the patient who did not appear to have such an ischemic event. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183432 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR-DYNAMICS CORRELATED IMAGING - A method for cardiovascular-dynamics correlated imaging includes receiving a time series of images of at least a portion of a patient, receiving a time series of cardiovascular data for the patient, evaluating correlation between the time series of images and the time series of cardiovascular data, and determining a property of the at least a portion of a patient, based upon the correlation. A system for cardiovascular-dynamics correlated imaging includes a processing device having: a processor, a memory communicatively coupled therewith, and a correlation module including machine-readable instructions stored in the memory that, when executed by the processor, perform the function of correlating a time series of images of at least a portion of a patient with a time series of cardiovascular data of the patient to determine a property of the at least a portion of a patient. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183433 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING GATING SIGNAL OF MEDICAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to medical equipments, and provides a method, apparatus and system for generating gating signal of medical imaging equipment. The method includes steps of: receiving optical signals obtained by an optical fiber sensor; controlling a photoelectric conversion unit to convert optical signals to electrical signals; extracting signals of BCG waveforms and/or respiration waveforms of the subject from the electrical signals; and generating gating signal of the medical imaging equipment based on the signals of BCG waveforms and/or respiration waveforms. Relative to the method of generating gate signal of the medical imaging equipment based on ECG waveforms, the method of the present invention does not need to a lead line and not need a doctor's work, which enables a better experience. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183434 | USER INTERFACE FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INCLUDING FLASH GLUCOSE MONITOR - One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate, generally, to a diabetes management system. Such a diabetes management system may include a flash glucose monitor and a user interface. The user interface may be configured to display one or more of graphical representations of glucose values and value representative of glucose measurements, and to change values displayed responsive to user interaction with the user interface. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183435 | Rotating Docking Station - An apparatus includes a base component having a center axis and at least two index positions. The apparatus also includes a rotational component coupled to the base component. The rotational component is configured to circularly maneuver about the center axis between the at least two index positions. A docking receptacle of the apparatus is coupled to the rotational component and is configured to receive a monitor having an electronic visual display. The apparatus also includes a handle configured to facilitate maneuvering of the rotational component. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183436 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - [Solution] An information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method which can determine an estrus period of individual livestock while viewing a transition of the state quantity showing a characteristic change in the estrus period of livestock, and execute contact with a veterinarian and accumulation of information of the estrus period by an operation of causing the estrus period of livestock to be notified to a veterinarian when the estrus period has arrived. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183437 | SYSTEM, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR CALCULATING HYPOXIC FRACTION AND EQUILIBRATION RATE OF SMALL MOLECULAR WEIGHT TRACERS USING DYNAMIC IMAGING - Uptake of hypoxia-sensitive PET tracers is dependent on tissue transport properties, specifically, distribution volume. Variability in tissue transport properties reduces the sensitivity of static PET imaging to hypoxia. When tissue transport (v | 2019-06-20 |
20190183438 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENSURING CORRECT POSITIONING FOR A RADIOGRAPHY RECORDING - A method and apparatus are disclosed for ensuring correct positioning for a radiography recording. The method includes providing an examination request of the body region; pre-positioning the body region in the radiography system for the radiography recording; pre-positioning at least one of a recording unit of the radiography system and an image detector of the radiography system for the radiography recording; producing a positioning recording of the body region via the radiography system, the radiography system being switched into the fluoroscopy mode and the positioning recording being a fluoroscopy recording; producing positioning information from the positioning recording; and outputting the positioning information. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183439 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENSURING CORRECT POSITIONING FOR A RADIOGRAPHY ACQUISITION - A method is disclosed for positioning a body region of a patient for a radiography acquisition by a radiography system. The method includes providing an examination requirement for the body region; pre-positioning the body region in the radiography system for the radiography acquisition; pre-positioning an acquisition unit of the radiography system for the radiography acquisition; producing a three-dimensional positioning acquisition of the body region using a 3D camera system; producing a preview image from the three-dimensional positioning acquisition, wherein a patient model is generated from the three-dimensional positioning acquisition and the preview image is produced from the patient model, and wherein the preview image depicts a representation as if made using the acquisition unit of the radiography system as intended in the pre-positioning adopted; and outputting at least one of the preview image and positioning information based on the preview image. An apparatus and computer readable medium are also disclosed. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183440 | MOBILE X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is a mobile x-ray imaging apparatus having an improved structure to reinforce security of an x-ray detector. A mobile x-ray imaging apparatus includes an x-ray source configured to generate and radiate x-rays, one or more x-ray detectors provided to detect the x-rays radiated from the x-ray source, a storage unit having one or more slots in which the one or more x-ray detectors are stored, and one or more locking units installed in the storage unit to limit withdrawal of the one or more x-ray detectors stored in the one or more slots, wherein the one or more locking units may include a pressing member provided to be pressable and one or more rotating members configured to directly receive a pressing force of the pressing member and provided to rotate and protrude toward an inside of the one or more slots. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183441 | X-RAY DETECTION DEVICE - The invention concerns an X-ray detection device comprising an X-ray sensing member and an X-ray energy filter comprising an attenuation member configured to attenuate low-energy X-rays to a greater extent than high-energy X-rays in a beam or field of X-radiation directed towards the X-ray sensing member. The invention is characterized in that the attenuation member is arranged to extend in a spatial manner at least partly around the X-ray sensing member so as to subtend at least a working solid angle in relation to the X-ray sensing member, wherein the attenuation member, at least over a working area corresponding to the working solid angle, is provided with a plurality of low-attenuation zones distributed over the working area of the attenuation member, wherein the low-attenuation zones are configured to attenuate X-rays only to a small or negligible extent so as to allow passage of both low-energy and high-energy X-rays to a substantially similar extent through the attenuation member towards the X-ray sensing member, wherein the low-attenuation zones are distributed in relation to the X-ray sensing member in such a way that, when the X-ray detection device is exposed to a beam or field of parallel X-radiation that is directed towards the X-ray sensing member within the working solid angle and that has a width that covers a projected area of the energy filter, only a first portion of a total surface of the X-ray sensing member facing the beam or field of X-radiation is directly exposed to low-attenuated X-rays that pass through the low-attenuation zones, whereas a second remaining portion of the total surface of the X-ray sensing member facing the beam or field of X-radiation is directly exposed only to X-rays that pass through the attenuation member, wherein the relation between i) the first portion of the total surface of the X-ray sensing member facing the beam or field of X-radiation and ii) said total surface of the X-ray sensing member facing the beam or field of X-radiation, is substantially constant irrespective of a spatial angle of incidence of the beam or field of X-radiation that falls within the working solid angle. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183442 | PORTABLE DIGITAL RADIOLOGICAL CASSETTE - A method for packaging a housing having an essentially parallelepipedal form defined by main faces includes a first larger face and a second larger face and lateral faces, the lateral faces being separated in pairs by corners of the housing, the housing housing a digital detector of ionizing radiation in the form of a flat panel, the method comprising a main step of covering of the housing by several films comprising a first step of covering of the first larger face of the housing by a first film configured, positioned and oriented relative to the first larger face so as to include flaps extending beyond the first larger face and capable of being folded independently of one another to cover adjacent lateral faces. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183443 | COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY X-RAY IMAGING - The present invention relates to computer tomography X-ray imaging. In order to provide further improved data for the reconstruction, a system ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190183444 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING RESPIRATORY INDUCED BLOOD MASS CHANGE FROM A 4D COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - A method for determining respiratory induced blood mass change from a four-dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) includes receiving a 4D CT image set which contains a first three-dimensional computed tomographic image (3D CT) and a second 3D CT image. The method includes executing a deformable image registration (DIR) function on the received 4D CT image set, and determining a displacement vector field indicative of the lung motion induced by patient respiration. The method further includes segmenting the received 3D CT images into a first segmented image and a second segmented. The method includes determining the change in blood mass between the first 3D CT image and the second 3D CT image from the DIR solution, the segmented images, and measured CT densities. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183445 | DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SYSTEM - This diagnostic imaging system ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190183446 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical apparatus according to an embodiment includes an acquirer and a selector. The acquirer is configured to acquire fluoroscopic images of an object captured in time series. The selector is configured to select reference images which include fluoroscopic images corresponding to a maximum exhalation position and a maximum inhalation position of the object from the plurality of fluoroscopic images acquired by the acquirer. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183447 | MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A medical apparatus includes an acquirer, an associator, and a display controller. The acquirer acquires information indicating a respiratory waveform of an object and acquires fluoroscopic images of the object captured in time series. The associator associates a tracking value which fluctuates according to a respiratory phase of the object, based on the time-series fluoroscopic images. The display controller causes a display to display the respiratory waveform and a waveform of the tracking value in a comparable form. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183448 | RADIOGRAPHY SUPPORT DEVICE, RADIATION DETECTION DEVICE, RADIOGRAPHY APPARATUS, RADIOGRAPHY SUPPORT METHOD, AND RADIOGRAPHY SUPPORT PROGRAM - A radiography support device that supports imaging of an object with a radiation detection panel in which a plurality of pixels are two-dimensionally arranged and which detects radiation emitted from a radiation source, includes: a first reading control unit that reads first pixel signals from at least some of the plurality of pixels in a state in which the radiation is not emitted from the radiation source and a state in which the object is placed on the radiation detection panel; a first arithmetic unit that calculates a position of the object with respect to the radiation detection panel based on the first pixel signals; and a notification processing unit that performs a notification process in a case in which the position of the object is out of a predetermined range. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183449 | MULTIPLE-DIMENSION IMAGING SENSOR WITH OPERATION BASED ON DETECTION OF PLACEMENT IN MOUTH - Methods and systems are described for operating an intra-oral imaging sensor that includes a housing, an image sensing component at least partially housed within the housing, and a temperature sensor. An output of the temperature indicative of a sensed temperature is received and evaluated to determine whether the intra-oral imaging sensor is positioned in the mouth of the patient. The determination of whether the temperature sensor may be based on one or more determined conditions including whether a current temperature exceeds a threshold, whether a first derivative of the sensed temperature exceeds a rate-of-change threshold, and whether a second derivative of the sensed temperature exceeds a temperature acceleration threshold. In some implementations, the operation of the intra-oral imaging sensor is automatically adjusted in response to a determination that the sensor has been placed inside the mouth of a patient. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183450 | MONITORING BODY SOUNDS AND DETECTING HEALTH CONDITIONS - A method of monitoring body sounds using a sensor including an array of microphones, the method including acquiring a first sound produced by certain physiology using the array of microphones of the sensor, identifying a source of the first sound, performing an automatic auscultation of the source using the first sound, wherein the automatic auscultation including matching the first sound to an acoustic model stored in a memory, wherein the acoustic model corresponds to a physiology, generating an image representing the physiology using an image library, and determining a health condition using the physiology and the image. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183451 | METHOD FOR MEMORABLE IMAGE GENERATION FOR ANONYMIZED THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDICAL IMAGE WORKFLOWS - Systems and methods are provided for generating a two-dimensional image for identification of medical imaging data. An image processor acquires the medical imaging data and determines a category of the medical imaging data. A machine-learnt network identifies as a function of the category, a plurality of settings of rendering parameters that highlight one or more features the medical imaging data. The image processor renders the two-dimensional identifier image from the medical imaging data using the plurality of settings of rendering parameters and stores the medical imaging data with the two-dimensional identifier image. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183452 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ADVENTITIAL TISSUE CHARACTERIZATION - Disclosed herein is a system and method for characterizing adventitial tissue. In one aspect, a system and method are disclosed that characterizes tissue types within the adventitial tissue including nerve bundles and blood vessels. In a further aspect, the adventitia is imaged and characterized to provide guidance for crossing lesions within an occluded vessel. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183453 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING HEAD PROGRESSION MEASUREMENTS - An ultrasound imaging system and method for obtaining head progression measurements includes accessing a reference image frame acquired along a first scan plane and obtaining a first head progression measurement from the reference image frame. The system and method includes acquiring, with an ultrasound probe, a live image along a second scan plane and displaying the reference image frame superimposed over the live image. The system and method includes selecting an image frame from the live image and obtaining a second head progression measurement from the image frame. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183454 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING A CENTRAL PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN A PREGNANT WOMAN - The present invention relates to a method and system for determining a central pulse wave velocity in a pregnant woman. The method comprises receiving an indication of a measurement of a length of a human aortic path outside the body to provide an aortic length, arranging a sound transducer at the position of the anatomical projection of the uterine artery, identifying the opening of the maternal aortic valve with measurement from the sound transducer as a first time, and the pulse wave arrival time at the uterine artery with measurements from the sound transducer as a second time, determining the central transit time based on the difference between the second time and the first time, and calculating the central pulse wave velocity based on the aortic length and the central transit time. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183455 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus ( | 2019-06-20 |
20190183456 | INFERRING HEART FIBER GEOMETRY FROM ULTRASOUND IMAGING - The present disclosure provides methods and systems for determining heart fiber geometry from ultrasound images. Ultrasound images of a heart model are generated. Then, a probability of accuracy of the model ultrasound images is determined based at least in part on one or more ultrasound image of an actual heart. When the probability of accuracy is above a given threshold, the heart model is applied to the ultrasound images of the actual heart in order to determine heart fiber geometry for the actual heart. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183457 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ULTRASOUND REVIEW AND IMAGING - A system for reviewing results of ultrasound examinations provides enhanced control over reviewed images. A review and imaging system receives additional data comprising one or more of additional ultrasound images generated using parameter settings different from those selected by and sonographer and earlier stage ultrasound data. An ultrasound machine may be configured to acquire and make the additional data available to the review and imaging system. The review and imaging system may provide a wide range of control options for obtaining optimized display of images based on the additional data. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183458 | PHOTOACOUSTIC GUIDE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND PHOTOACOUSTIC GUIDE SUPPORT METHOD - According to one embodiment, a photoacoustic guide support system includes: a wire portion that is used in a catheter and includes an optical fiber provided therein and emitting a measuring laser beam into a blood vessel and a photoacoustic wave detection element which detects a photoacoustic wave generated when a target is irradiated with the measuring laser beam; and a signal processing device that determines whether the wire portion is capable of advancing based on a detection signal obtained when the photoacoustic wave detection element detects the photoacoustic wave. When the detection signal shows a predetermined pattern, the signal processing device determines that the wire portion is capable of advancing forward and displays the determination result to a display device. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183459 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE | 2019-06-20 |
20190183460 | PORTABLE ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM PROVIDING GUIDING ULTRASONIC IMAGE - A portable ultrasonic diagnostic system, according to the present invention, comprises: a portable ultrasonic diagnostic device; an ultrasonic diagnostic application installed in a portable terminal and for receiving ultrasonic image data from the portable ultrasonic diagnostic device and displaying an ultrasonic image by means of a display screen of the portable terminal; and an ultrasonic image server for storing a guiding ultrasonic image for each diagnosis area and each body part to be diagnosed, wherein the ultrasonic diagnostic application transmits the location information of the portable terminal and the information of the body part to be diagnosed to the ultrasonic image server, the ultrasonic image server provides the ultrasonic diagnosis application with a guiding ultrasonic image of a diagnosis area and a body part to be diagnosed which correspond to the location information and the information of the body part to be diagnosed, and the ultrasonic diagnosis application displays the guiding ultrasonic image provided from the ultrasonic image server with the ultrasonic image. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183461 | ULTRASONIC DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE - Strain elastography measurement is performed based on data in a first region of interest, and immediately, shear wave elastography measurement is performed based on data in a second region of interest. The first region of interest and the second region of interest are set with a region of interest setting unit in correspondence with a user operation. A display image forming unit forms a first marker R | 2019-06-20 |
20190183462 | ECHO WINDOW ARTIFACT CLASSIFICATION AND VISUAL INDICATORS FOR AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM - A method for providing artifact detection and visualization during ultrasound image collection is performed by a processor in an ultrasound system. The method includes receiving ultrasound image data from an ultrasound probe, detecting areas with artifacts in the ultrasound image data, classifying the areas with artifacts into one of a plurality of available artifact classes, generating an indication of the areas with artifact for an ultrasound-based image, wherein the indications include a designation of the artifact class, and presenting to an operator the ultrasound-based image and the indication of the areas with artifacts. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183463 | TISSUE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING CASSETTE WITH APPLIED IMAGING - A biopsy device includes a body, a needle, a tissue sample holder, a tissue processing cassette, and an x-ray sensor. The needle extends distally from the body and is in communication with the tissue sample holder. The tissue sample holder includes a rotatable member defining a cassette mount and a sensor mount proximate to the cassette mount. The tissue processing cassette is sized to be used in a pathology laboratory for purposes of dehydrating, embedding and sectioning. The tissue processing cassette is configured for receipt within the cassette mount of the tissue sample holder for receipt of one or more tissue samples. The x-ray sensor is configured to be received within the sensor mount and is adapted to receive an x-ray that has passed through one or more tissue samples received in the tissue processing cassette. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183464 | METHOD FOR USE IN PERFORMING A PROSTATECTOMY - A method for use in performing a prostatectomy procedure on a patient. The method includes: identifying a dominant lesion in a prostate gland, wherein the prostate gland is contained within a prostate capsule; cutting outside the perimeter of a first portion of the prostate capsule corresponding to a region of the prostate gland in which the dominant lesion is located, and inside the perimeter of a second portion of the prostate capsule corresponding to a region of the prostate gland in which the dominant lesion is not located; and removing the first portion of the prostate capsule from the patient's body and preserving the second portion of the prostate capsule in the patient's body. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183465 | VARIABLE TISSUE COLLECTION AND PROCESSING CASSETTE - An apparatus includes a tissue processing cassette and a biopsy device. The tissue processing cassette is sized to be used in a pathology laboratory for purposes of dehydrating, embedding and sectioning. The tissue processing cassette has at least one distal opening through which tissue samples are received and having a floor with a plurality of openings. The biopsy device is for cutting tissue samples and has a cassette holder configured to translate relative to a proximal end of the biopsy device. The cassette holder is adapted to receive the tissue processing cassette. The cassette holder has a fluid path adapted to be coupled to a vacuum source and be in fluid communication with the interior of the tissue processing cassette through the openings of the floor such that the vacuum from the vacuum source facilitates the transfer of the cut tissue samples into the received tissue processing cassette. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183466 | EXCISIONAL CORING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IMAGE GUIDED HARD AND SOFT TISSUE BIOPSY - Embodiments of the invention relate to coring tip or beak designs for single insertion, multiple sample, multiple lesion tissue coring and acquisition (biopsy or excisional) medical devices to facilitate tissue penetration, coring, capturing and parting off of tissue that also inherently enhance ultrasound images for the purpose of continuous and positive excisional device tip visualization for targeting and capture of target tissue, such as lesions or other tissue in the body. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183467 | INSERTABLE ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT FOR TISSUE REMOVAL - An improved flexible endoscopic instrument to precisely and efficiently obtains samples of flat polyps and multiple polyps from a patient by debriding one or more polyps and retrieving the debrided polyps without having to alternate between using a separate cutting tool and a separate sample retrieving tool and may be used with an endoscope. In one aspect, the cutting tool is coupled to a flexible torque coil or torque rope that is configured to transfer rotational energy from a powered actuator through the length of the endoscope onto the cutting tool. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183468 | MEDICAL PLUGS, DEVICES FOR DELIVERING THE PLUGS TO VOIDS, AND RELATED KITS AND METHODS - Medical plugs for filling a void within a patient. Medical plugs may include a channel that extends from a proximal end to a distal end of the medical plug. The medical plug may include multiple channels. The channels may be disposed on the outer surface of the medical plug or may be disposed within medical plug. A medical plug delivery system may deliver the medical plug, and medical plug delivery system may include a plug holder with a lumen. Medical plug may be housed within the lumen of a plug holder and may be frictionally engaged with the lumen. When the medical plug is wetted, the medical plug may swell and close off the channel. A kit comprising a vacuum sealed flexible enclosure may be used to prevent displacement of the medical plug within the lumen during shipping and handling. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183469 | MEDICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR TREATING FISTULAS - A medical device includes a fluid collection element, a fluid communication element and a pulling element. The pulling element is attached to a distal end of the fluid collection element and/or fluid communication element. The medical device can be included in a medical kit. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183470 | SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD FACILITATING REMOVAL OF TISSUE SPECIMENS - A surgical device includes a housing, a grasper assembly extending distally from the housing, a shaft extending distally from the housing, and a movable handle associated with the housing and operably coupled to the grasper assembly and the shaft. The grasper assembly includes first and second jaw members movable between an open position and a closed position. The shaft is movable relative to the grasper assembly between a retracted position and an extended position. The movable handle is associated with the housing and operably coupled to the grasper assembly and the shaft such that movement of the movable handle relative to the housing from an un-actuated position to an actuated position moves the first and second jaw members from the open position to the closed position, and moves the shaft from the retracted position to the extended position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183471 | Adapter for Attaching Devices to Endoscopes - An improved system for attaching devices to the distal end of endoscopic instruments is described. An attachment adapter comprises a distal stop, such as a complete or partial loop or cylinder, which limits the penetration of an endoscope into the adapter. The adapter has at least one flange protruding proximally along the endoscope. The adapter is secured on the endoscope by a securing means, which compresses the flange or flanges sufficiently to provide a friction fit. The flexibility of the inventive adapter system allows the adapter to work reliably with endoscopes that are used, damaged or repaired. The adapter may further provide a slit or window allowing viewing of the vessel wall by a lens on an endoscope, thereby improving the operator's ability to understand the location of the endoscope during operation. The adapter may carry any of a variety of devices, including devices for closing a surgical incision, or treating or manipulating tissue. Improvements are described in a number of areas to allow more flexible pairing of particular endoscopes or endoscopic instruments with devices to be carried on their exteriors, while maintaining a tightly locked position of the external device on the carrier. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183472 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM - A medical device system for delivering a neuromodulation therapy includes a delivery tool for deploying an implantable medical device at a neuromodulation therapy site. The implantable medical device includes a housing, an electronic circuit within the housing, and an electrical lead comprising a lead body extending between a proximal end coupled to the housing and a distal end extending away from the housing and at least one electrode carried by the lead body. The delivery tool includes a first cavity for receiving the housing and a second cavity for receiving the lead. The first cavity and the second cavity are in direct communication for receiving and deploying the housing and the lead coupled to the housing concomitantly as a single unit. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183473 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided are systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing minimally invasive spinal surgery. For example, provided is a minimally invasive surgical apparatus for securing a pedicle screw or lateral mass screw to a vertebral lateral mass or pedicle. The example apparatus includes an instrument portal, a pedicle screw or lateral mass screw reducer, an anchor pin receiving chamber, an anchor pin, and a handle. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183474 | RETRACTOR SYSTEM WITH TETHERED SURGICAL RETRACTOR - A retractor system for securing surgical retractors includes an elastic tether and a cleat. The elastic tether has an elongated side and a predetermined diameter. The cleat includes a base, a head, and a shaft. The base includes an upper surface with a first row of teeth. The head is coupled to the base via the shaft. The head includes a lower surface with a second row of teeth. The first row of teeth are opposite the second row of teeth by less than the predetermined diameter of the tether and are configured to receive and compress the elongated side of the tether. Each tooth of the first row of teeth includes a first gripping surface that extends away from the shaft. Each tooth of the second row of teeth includes a second gripping surface that extends away from the shaft and that is parallel to the first gripping surface of a directly opposite tooth of the first row of teeth. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183475 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING FEMORAL AND TIBIAL RESECTION POSITIONS IN A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - Devices, kits, and methods that may be used to establish a distal femoral resection position or a proximal tibial resection position and a prosthetic gap in a total knee arthroplasty procedure are provided. Devices for establishing a distal femoral resection position or a proximal tibial resection position may comprise a support that attaches to and references a proximal resected tibia or distal resected femur and supports and establishes the position of a resection guide. A kit may comprise a device for establishing a distal femoral resection position or proximal tibial resection position and additional components that complement the device or facilitate application of the device during a total knee arthroplasty procedure. Methods for establishing a distal femoral resection position or a proximal tibial resection position are also provided. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183476 | RETRACTOR EXTENSION CLIP SYSTEMS - A surgical retractor system including a retractor tube, one or more modular independent retractor extension clips removably engageable with the retractor tube to deflect and minimize tissue creep, and a deployment instrument for deploying and recovering retractor extension clips. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183477 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR ADAPTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - One aspect of the invention relates to an adaptor for use in a surgical retractor system including a surgical retractor bar having a longitudinal extent between a first end and a second end and a self-retaining retractor device with arms moveable between spaced and proximate positions. The adaptor includes a first plate coupled to a second plate, optionally by one or more connecting elements. A slot is formed between the first plate and the second plate and is configured to either longitudinally receive either the first end or the second end of the surgical retractor bar or laterally receive a lateral edge of the surgical retractor bar such that the adaptor is positioned along the longitudinal extent between the first end and the second end of the surgical retractor bar during use. One or more retaining elements are located on a first surface of the first plate opposite the slot between the first plate and the second plate. The one or more retaining elements are shaped to engage with at least a portion of the self-retaining retractor device to maintain the position of the self-retaining retractor device with respect to the first surface when a force is applied oblique to the first surface by the self-retaining retractor device. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183478 | LAPAROSCOPIC TISSUE MANIPULATION DEVICE - A laparoscopic tissue manipulator device includes a handle assembly, an elongate body, and a tool assembly. The tool assembly is supported on the distal portion of the elongate body and includes fingers. Each of the fingers includes a body having an elongate U-shaped configuration with a blunt distal end and an open interior and is secured to a distal portion of the elongate body about a first pivot member. The fingers are pivotable from a contracted position in which the fingers are aligned with each other and with the second longitudinal axis and an expanded position in which the fingers are splayed outwardly from the first pivot member at different angular positions in relation to the second longitudinal axis. A cover is supported on the each of the fingers to cover the open interior of the body of the fingers. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183479 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR KNOTLESS SUTURE ANCHORING - Methods and systems are provided for securing tissue to bone. A surgical system can include an outer shaft, an elongate inner shaft, and an implantable suture anchor assembly including first and second anchor bodies. The second, more proximal, anchor body has one or more openings extending through a side wall or through opposed side walls thereof. The inner shaft is configured to be received within the outer shaft and through the first and second anchor bodies such that a distal end of the inner shaft protrudes beyond a distal end of the first anchor body. The inner shaft is configured to be removably coupled to the first anchor body such that the inner shaft is configured to be rotated to cause a proximal portion of the first anchor body to move proximally into a lumen extending through the second anchor body and to occlude the opening in the second anchor body. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183480 | DEVICE FOR HEART REPAIR - A catheter device for heart repair comprises a leaflet anchor for placement in a leaflet of a heart valve, wherein the leaflet anchor is coupled to the artificial chord; a mechanical gripper device for grasping the leaflet of the heart valve, wherein the gripper device comprises a leaflet anchor channel for housing the leaflet anchor in a folded configuration; and a U-rod wire with a U-shaped rod at one end of the wire, with the free end of the U-shape abutting the end of the leaflet anchor; the gripper device and leaflet anchor being arranged such that when the gripper device grasps the leaflet, the U-rod wire can be used to push the leaflet anchor out of the leaflet anchor channel to pierce the leaflet and form the leaflet anchor into an unfolded configuration permitting hooked formations of the leaflet anchor to secure the leaflet anchor in the leaflet. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183481 | HEART TISSUE ANCHORS - A heart valve anchor has a body that includes a distal portion, a distal end, a proximal portion, and a proximal end. The distal end and the proximal end define a longitudinal axis. The body has an expandable portion that includes a first radially expandable portion at the distal portion of the body, a second radially expandable portion at the proximal portion of the body, and a root portion disposed between the first and second radially expandable portions. The body has a first configuration adapted to be housed at least partially within a tissue penetrating device, and a second configuration in which the first and second radially expandable portions are partially or fully expanded such that the anchor engages tissue in a region between the first and second radially expandable portions. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183482 | ARTICULATED MENISCAL REPAIR INSTRUMENT - A meniscal repair instrument includes an articulating mechanism configured to move a needle on the tip in a controlled arc. Multiple directions of motion are provided in order to facilitate the deployment of suture anchors. In one aspect, the articulating mechanism includes a series of movable members that are coupled together by two wires that are provided with a push/pull force via a control mechanism. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183483 | SUTURING DEVICE HAVING STABILIZING MECHANISM - A suturing device includes an elongate body, an actuator, a needle holder and a stabilizer. The elongate body includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The actuator interacts with the elongate body and is operable between a first operating position and a second operating position. The needle holder extends away from the distal end portion or is provided as part of the distal end portion of the elongate body. The needle holder defines a needle passage and a distal opening. The stabilizer connects with the elongate body and is configured to engage an upper edge of an associated tubular retractor so as to limit movement of the elongate body with respect to the associated tubular retractor when the stabilizer is engaged with the tubular retractor. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183484 | ENDOSCOPIC STITCHING DEVICE - A stitching device includes a handle assembly and an elongate shaft assembly. The handle assembly includes a main rod and a drive conversion assembly including a cam wheel, a pivot block, first and second links, and a pawl. The pawl is operatively coupled to the main rod, wherein the pawl is configured to engage the pivot block to cause rotation of the pivot block which, in turn, causes reciprocating displacement of the first and second links. The elongate shaft assembly includes first and second blade drive members coupled to the cam wheel. The tool assembly includes first and second jaws and first and second blades. The first and second blades are operatively coupled with the respective first and second blade drive members, wherein axial displacement of the main rod transitions the first and second jaws between open and closed positions and causes reciprocating axial displacement of the first and second blades. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183485 | AUTOMATED SUTURING ADAPTER, ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS THEREOF - An automated suturing adapter is disclosed. The automated suturing adapter has a target and a snare loop supported by the target. The automated suturing adapter also has a ferrule and a snare extension between the snare loop and the ferrule. An assembly is also disclosed. The assembly includes a cassette. The cassette has a housing defining a suturing gap. The cassette also has a needle stored in the housing proximal to the suturing gap. The cassette further has a ferrule holder distal to the suturing gap. The assembly also includes a target and a snare loop supported by the target. The assembly further includes a ferrule held in the ferrule holder and a snare extension between the snare loop and the ferrule. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183486 | Tissue Clip - A tissue clip for adjoining tissues including a body portion, a biasing mechanism interconnecting the body portion to a tissue grasping mechanism, the grasping mechanism having a first condition wherein the grasping mechanism is extending against and away from the body portion and a second condition wherein the grasping mechanism is biased against the body portion. A tissue clip and deployer combination. A method of interconnecting tissue by deploying the tissue clip, puncturing tissue to be interconnected with the tissue clip, and interconnecting the tissue. A method of treating an aneurism by deploying the tissue clip at an aneurism site, closing off the aneurism site with the tissue clip, and treating the aneurism. A method of imaging a surgical procedure with ultrasound by modifying a surface of a metal surgical instrument, and imaging the metal surgical instrument with ultrasound during a surgical procedure. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183487 | DENTAL SUTURING NEEDLE - The present invention provides a dental suturing needle comprising a needle part provided with a needle point, and an eye part extending from the needle part and provided with an eye of the needle, wherein between the needle part and eye part is a curved part which is structured so that the needle part slants to the left or right by 20-45° with respect to the eye part. The present invention provides a three-dimensional suturing needle structured so that the needle part curves laterally by a set angle two to three times from the eye part to thus facilitate securing suturing space inside the mouth cavity, remove discomfort to the hand due to easy access to the treatment area, and allow smooth suturing without having to apply excessive pressure to the wrist, and additionally, the present invention is a very useful invention which creates spaces that do not come into contact with tissues to thus allow smooth movement of the suturing needle and minimize damage to the tissues. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183488 | PACKAGE FOR SUTURES AND NEEDLES - A surgical sutures package includes a base having top and bottom surfaces, an outer periphery, and a longitudinal axis. An outer wall extending upwardly from the periphery has inner and outer surfaces and a top, the inner surface including bulges extending from the base top surface. An inner wall extending upwardly from the base top surface has inner and outer surfaces and a top. There is a suture channel cover having top and bottom surfaces and an outer periphery having a profiled surface corresponding to the profiled base outer wall inner surface. A cover outer edge opening forms a suture port having first and second ends. The suture track area to retain suture is formed between the outer wall inner surface and the inner wall outer surface of the base. The cover has a central recessed area having an outer periphery corresponding to the base inner wall inner surface. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183489 | SUTURES AND RELATED MEDICAL DEVICES - Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a cord that is flexible and elongated defining a length. The cord may include a core having a porous surface and a porosity-reducing element on at least a portion of the core. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183490 | DYNAMIC CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES WITH IMPROVED WEAR CHARACTERISTICS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A dynamic clamping assembly for use with a surgical instrument including first and second jaws pivotally coupled together and movable between open and closed positions. The dynamic clamping assembly includes first jaw engagement features configured to slidably engage the first jaw and second jaw engagement features configured to slidably engage the second jaw to apply closing motions to the first and second jaws. The first jaw engagement features and/or the second jaw engagement features include a surface coating configured to increase a hardness thereof. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183491 | SURGICAL TOOLS CONFIGURED FOR INTERCHANGEABLE USE WITH DIFFERENT CONTROLLER INTERFACES - A surgical tool configured to be interchangeably attached to a first controller interface and a second controller interface that is different from the first controller interface is disclosed. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183492 | SEALED ADAPTERS FOR USE WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An adapter for use with an electromechanical surgical instrument. The adapter includes an elongate shaft assembly that has a distal end that is configured to be coupled to a surgical end effector and a proximal end that is coupled to an adapter housing assembly that is configured to be operably coupled to the electromechanical surgical instrument. The adapter includes seal arrangements for preventing fluid and debris entering through a distal end of the shaft assembly from reaching an electrical assembly supported in the adapter housing assembly. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183493 | ADAPTERS WITH CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE MOTORS OF AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An adapter for use with an electromechanical surgical instrument. The adapter includes a shaft assembly and a surgical end effector that is selectively articulatable and rotatable relative to the shaft assembly through a range of articulated and rotated positions. The adapter includes a firing member that is axially displaceable through the end effector. The adapter also includes a control system that operably interfaces with an articulation actuator assembly of the adapter and a source of articulation motions in the electromechanical surgical instrument to cause the source of articulation motions to apply additional rotary articulation motions to the articulation actuator assembly that are required to maintain the surgical end effector in an articulated position during an application of axial firing motions to the firing member. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183494 | HANDHELD ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH IMPROVED MOTOR CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR POSITIONING COMPONENTS OF AN ADAPTER COUPLED THERETO - A handheld electromechanical surgical device configured to be operably coupled to a surgical accessory. The device includes a handle assembly that operably supports a plurality of electrically powered motors that are controlled by a processor within the handle assembly. The handle assembly is encased in an outer shell housing. A barrier plate assembly is interposed between the handle assembly the outer shell housing and supports a shaft coupling arrangement for coupling shafts of the powered motors to corresponding portions of the surgical accessory located outside of the outer shell. Sensing arrangements are supported within the handle assembly for monitoring rotation of each of motor drive shaft and communicating with the processor to apply appropriate control signals to the motors. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183495 | ADAPTERS WITH FIRING STROKE SENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An adapter for use with an electromechanical surgical instrument. The adapter includes an end effector with first and second jaws that are movable between open and closed positions relative to each other by a dynamic clamping member that is axially movable through the end effector in a firing stroke. The adapter includes firing stroke sensing arrangements for monitoring an axial position of the dynamic clamping assembly as it moves within the firing stroke. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183496 | END EFFECTORS WITH POSITIVE JAW OPENING FEATURES FOR USE WITH ADAPTERS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An end effector for use with an adapter for a surgical instrument. The end effector includes first and second jaws that are pivotally coupled to each other and are movable between open and closed positions by a dynamic clamping assembly that is selectively movable between a starting position and an ending position relative to the first and second jaws. A first positive jaw opening feature is provided on the first jaw and a second positive jaw opening feature is provided on the second jaw. The first and second positive jaw opening features are configured for contact by the dynamic clamping assembly as the dynamic clamping assembly is moved in an opening direction to apply opening motions to the first and second jaws. The first and second positive jaw opening features may be longitudinally offset from each other. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183497 | SURGICAL END EFFECTORS WITH JAW STIFFENER ARRANGEMENTS CONFIGURED TO PERMIT MONITORING OF FIRING MEMBER - An end effector for use with a surgical instrument. The end effector includes first and second jaws that are pivotally interconnected and moved between open and closed positions by a firing member. One or both of the jaws are configured with jaw stiffener features that are adapted to permit a user to monitor movement of the firing member during use. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183498 | SURGICAL END EFFECTORS WITH CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES CONFIGURED TO INCREASE JAW APERTURE RANGES - An end effector for use with a surgical instrument. The end effector includes first and second jaws that are pivotally coupled to each other for pivotal travel about a pivot axis between open and closed positions by a dynamic clamping assembly that is selectively movable between a starting position and an ending position relative to the first and second jaws. At least a portion of the dynamic clamping assembly extends proximally beyond the pivot axis when in the starting position to facilitate improved jaw apertures. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183499 | SURGICAL END EFFECTORS WITH PIVOTAL JAWS CONFIGURED TO TOUCH AT THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTAL ENDS WHEN FULLY CLOSED - An end effector for use with a surgical instrument. The end effector includes first and second jaws that are pivotally coupled together and configured to touch at their respective distal ends when fully closed. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183500 | ADAPTERS WITH END EFFECTOR POSITION SENSING AND CONTROL ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - An adapter for use with an electromechanical surgical instrument. The adapter includes a shaft assembly and a surgical end effector that is selectively articulatable and rotatable relative to the shaft assembly through a range of articulated and rotated positions. The adapter includes sensing and control arrangements for monitoring and maintaining the end effector in articulated and/or rotated positions. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183501 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING A CLAMPING MEMBER FIRING RATE OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Various systems and methods of controlling a surgical instrument are disclosed. The surgical instrument can include a motor and a control circuit coupled to the motor. The motor can be coupled to a clamping member, which is configured to transition an end effector between an open position and a closed position, cut tissue, and/or eject staples from a staple cartridge in the end effector. The control circuit can be programmed to cause the motor to drive a clamping member at a first rate in a first zone between the first position and the second position and cause the motor to drive the clamping member at a second rate in a second zone between the first position and the second position; wherein the first rate is less than the second rate. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183502 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING A CLAMPING MEMBER - Various systems and methods of controlling a surgical instrument are disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a motor, a current sensor configured to sense a current drawn by the motor, and a control circuit coupled to the motor and the current sensor. The motor can be coupled to a clamping member, which is configured to transition an end effector between an open position and a closed position, cut tissue, and/or eject staples from a staple cartridge in the end effector. The control circuit can be configured to detect whether the current drawn by the motor exceeds a threshold via the current sensor and, upon detecting that the current drawn by the motor exceeds the threshold, control the motor to change a speed at which the clamping member is driven. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183503 | METHODS OF OPERATING SURGICAL END EFFECTORS - Methods for operating a surgical end effector that includes first and second jaws that are pivotally coupled together and are selectively movable between a fully open position and fully closed position. At least one method includes moving a dynamic clamping assembly through a closure stroke to apply a closure motion to the first and second jaws to move the first and second jaws from the fully open position to the fully closed position. A method also includes moving the dynamic clamping assembly through a firing stroke to perform a surgical function until the dynamic clamping assembly reaches an ending position within the closed first and second jaws. A method also includes moving the dynamic clamping assembly in direction configured to contact at least one positive jaw opening feature on at least one of the first and second jaws with to move the first and second jaws to the fully open position. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183504 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH DUAL ARTICULATION DRIVERS - A surgical instrument including a shaft and an end effector that is articulatable relative to the shaft is disclosed. First and second independently movable articulation drivers are coupled to the surgical end effector to apply articulation motions thereto. The first articulation driver is attached to the surgical end effector by a first link that extends transversely relative to a longitudinal axis defined by the shaft. The second articulation driver is attached to the surgical end effector by a second link that extends transversely relative to the longitudinal axis and the first link. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183505 | COMPRESSIBLE ADJUNCT WITH CROSSING SPACER FIBERS - A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapling instrument includes a staple cartridge including a plurality of staples and a cartridge deck. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a compressible adjunct positionable against the cartridge deck, wherein the staples are deployable into tissue captured against the compressible adjunct, and wherein the compressible adjunct comprises a first biocompatible layer comprising a first portion, a second biocompatible layer comprising a second portion, and crossed spacer fibers extending between the first portion and the second portion. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183506 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT BATTERY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CELLS - Various embodiments are directed to battery packs for use with surgical instruments. The battery packs may comprise a plurality of cells and at least a portion of the plurality of cells may not be electrically connected to one another. The battery packs may comprise a switch or other mechanism for interconnecting the plurality of cells and may also comprise, or be used in conjunction with, a discharge switch or plug configured to electrically connect an anode of the battery pack to a cathode of the battery pack, for example, via a resistive element. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183507 | TISSUE FASTENING TOOL - A tissue fastening system for fastening a first biological tissue to a second biological tissue. The system includes a tissue fastening tool is made of an elastic wire rod and is wound in a coil shape. The applicator includes a needle for piercing tissue and expelling the tissue fastening tool. The tissue fastening tool includes first and second implants. One of the implants includes magnets and the other is ferromagnetic. At least one of the implants is in an elongate shape when within the needle and in in a circle or coil shape after being expelled from the needle at a first side of the biological tissue. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183508 | MODULAR SURGICAL STAPLING SYSTEM COMPRISING A DISPLAY - A surgical stapling system kit is disclosed which comprises a first module comprising, one, a first display system configured to display a first set of data regarding the operation of the first module and, two, a first attachment portion. The kit further comprises, one, a second module comprising a second display system configured to display a second set of data regarding the operation of the second module and, two, a second attachment portion attachable to the first module. The kit further comprises a third module comprising, one, a third display system configured to display a third set of data regarding the operation of the third module and, two, a third attachment portion attachable to the third module to the first module. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183509 | OCCLUSIVE DEVICE WITH EXPANDABLE MEMBER - An example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage is disclosed. The example medical device for occluding the left atrial appendage includes an expandable member having a first end region, a second end region and an inflation cavity. The medical device also includes a plurality of spine members coupled to the expandable member, the plurality of spine members spaced circumferentially around an outer surface of the expandable member. Additionally, the medical device includes a valve member extending at least partially into the inflation cavity, wherein the plurality of spine members are configured to position the medical device within an opening of the left atrial appendage and wherein the expandable member is configured to expand and seal the opening of the left atrial appendage. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183510 | Atrial Appendage Clip - Disclosed is an atrial appendage clip, including a first clip arm and a second clip arm that are symmetrically arranged; a first cavity and a second cavity are correspondingly provided in the first clip arm and the second clip arm along an axial direction thereof; a first spring and a second spring are correspondingly provided in the first cavity and the second cavity; the first spring is connected with the second clip arm via a first pull wire, and the second spring is connected with the first clip arm via a second pull wire, so as to form a closed loop structure; and as the first spring and the second spring are stretched or compressed, the first clip arm and the second clip arm are opened or closed therebetween. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183511 | Atrial Appendage Clip Delivery System - Disclosed is an atrial appendage clip delivery system, which includes a handle shell, a push rod, a connection pipe and a support base; a passage is provided in the handle shell along a length direction; one end of the push rod is slidably disposed in the passage; the support base is provided with a mounting window for mounting an atrial appendage clip; the atrial appendage clip includes a first clip arm and a second clip arm capable of opening in parallel or closing; the handle shell, the connection pipe and the support base are sequentially connected and communicate; the first clip arm or the second clip arm is fixedly connected with an upper side or a lower side of the mounting window; the second clip arm or the first clip arm is movably connected with the lower side or the upper side of the mounting window. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183512 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE - A device for sealing a left atrial appendage includes an anchor element, a sealing element, and a coupling element. The anchor element is configured to anchor the device to tissue in or adjacent the left atrial appendage. The sealing element is configured to seal the left atrial appendage and prevent thrombus from embolizing therefrom. The coupling element joins the anchor element with the sealing element. A delivery catheter may be used to deliver the sealing device. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183513 | Catheter System - A catheter with one or more heated or detachable sections is described. The catheter may be useful for liquid embolic delivery, where the heated or detachable sections may help free the catheter when stuck to liquid embolic during delivery. An instrumented catheter is also described. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183514 | KNEE SURGERY GUIDE AND METHOD - Method and apparatus for performing an anterior distal femoral resection. A distal femoral resection is formed and used as a surface from which to base an anterior distal femoral resection cutting guide apparatus. The cutting guide apparatus may include a position block and an attached cutting guide. The position block is placed against the anterior distal femoral resection, and the orientation of the anterior cutting guide is set, at least in part, based on the anterior distal femoral resection. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183515 | SURGICAL TOOL SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE TOOL TIP INTERFACES - A surgical tool system includes a surgical tool shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. A plurality of surgical tool tips detachably connect to the distal end of the shaft. The surgical tool shaft includes a low power electrical interface, a high power electrical interface, and a mechanical interface. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183516 | ADJUSTABLE DRILL GUIDES AND RELATED METHODS - Adjustable drill guides and related methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary drill guide can include an adjustment mechanism that allows for precise incremental adjustment of the drill guide's depth setting while securely maintaining the device at a fixed setting between adjustments. The adjustment mechanism can improve the safety and security of the drill guide, for example by limiting adjustment only to those situations where it is specifically intended by the user, thereby reducing or eliminating the risk of inadvertent depth adjustment. In some embodiments, a drill guide can include high visibility, easy-to-read depth indications while maintaining a slender profile and without shifting the user's eye gaze, for example by employing a multi-surface moving scale having a text height that is at least twice the adjustment increment. Handles, protection sleeves, navigation adapters, and various other accessories that can be used with or without a drill guide are also disclosed herein. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183517 | SUCTION CATHETER SYSTEMS FOR APPLYING EFFECTIVE ASPIRATION IN REMOTE VESSELS, ESPECIALLY CEREBRAL ARTERIES - A suction catheter system is described with a suction extension interfaced with a guide catheter to form a continuous suction lumen extending through a portion of the guide catheter and through the suction extension. The suction extension can be positioned by tracking the suction nozzle through a vessel while moving a proximal portion of the suction extension within the lumen of the guide catheter. The suction extension can comprise a connecting section with a non-circular cross section for interfacing with the inner lumen of an engagement section of the guide catheter. The tubular body of the guide catheter can have a reduced diameter distal section the can be useful to restrain the movement of the suction extension. Proximal fittings attached to the guide catheter can facilitate safe removal of the catheter system from the patient by allowing for the removal of some or all of a tubular extension of the suction extension from the guide catheter behind a hemostatic seal. Pressure sensors connected to the proximal fittings can help to guide the procedures with reduced risk of embolizing thrombus. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183518 | MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS - A method may include delivering a first catheter to a location within an arterial vasculature of a subject. The location may include at least one of an internal carotid artery of the subject or a junction between an ophthalmic artery of the subject and the internal carotid artery of the subject. The method also may include moving a second catheter relative to the first catheter so as to reorient a direction of a distal opening of the second catheter, the second catheter being connected to the first catheter at a joint. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183519 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND PROCEDURE METHOD - A medical device to be inserted into a blood vessel for effectively removing an object flowing in a biological lumen while reducing the burden on the living body includes an elongated shaft portion, and an expansion portion which is an elastically deformable cylindrical body having a plurality of gaps and in which a proximal portion or a distal portion of the cylindrical body is interlocked with the shaft portion. The expansion portion has a ring-shaped or annular bent portion which protrudes toward a proximal side position radially outside the expansion portion in a bent state of being bent along an axial direction, and an axial length of a second portion from the bent portion to a proximal end of the expansion portion is shorter than an axial length of a first portion from the bent portion to the distal end of the expansion portion. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183520 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members, each including a proximal flange and a distal jaw body defining a tissue-treating surface. The second jaw member is both proximally offset and spaced-apart from the first jaw member. One or more resilient bands extends between and interconnects the proximal flanges of the jaw members. The resilient band(s) is configured to bias the first and second jaw members towards an open position. The resilient band(s) is configured to flex in response to distal translation of the second jaw member relative to the first jaw member to thereby move the second jaw member relative to the first jaw member to a closed position for grasping tissue between the tissue-treating surfaces thereof. In the closed position, the second jaw member is disposed in an aligned orientation and is approximated relative to the first jaw member. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183521 | TOOL BIT FOR AN ULTRASONIC OSTEOTOME - Disclosed is a tool bit for an ultrasonic osteotome, comprising a head portion of the tool bit, an arbor and a tail portion. One end of the arbor is connected with the head portion of the tool bit, and the other end of the arbor is connected with the tail portion. The tail portion is connected with an ultrasonic main machine through an ultrasonic transducer. The head portion of the tool bit has a flat structure. A front-end surface of the flat structure is a smoothly curved surface, and an upper surface or both an upper and a lower surface of the flat structure are formed with knurls, which extends from a front end of the flat structure towards the arbor and covers the flat structure to form a flat-file type tool bit. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183522 | SURGICAL TREATMENT DEVICE - A surgical treatment device includes: a treatment portion including a treatment surface that treats biological tissue by supplying at least one type of energy; a heat insulation coating that covers at least a part of an outer surface of the treatment portion; and a protection coating that is provided in a manner to cover the heat insulation coating and is higher in coating strength than the heat insulation coating. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183523 | Lumbar Puncture Assist Tool - The present invention provides a tool and method for performing a lumbar puncture. The tool may include a first arm and a second arm and may form a T-shape. The first arm may be longer than the second arm. Also included is a projection extending from one of the arms. The projection has a downward angle and a passageway that is sized to accommodate a needle. The tool is configured to maintain the perpendicular placement of a needle between vertebrae and a preferred angle of insertion of about 15° during a procedure. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183524 | Transatrial Access for Intracardiac Therapy - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for accessing the interior of the heart through a wall thereof. The device includes a main body, a flange at an end thereof, and a passage therethrough to allow for access to the interior of the heart when the device is placed on an outer surface thereof. The device can be formed of any suitable biocompatible and/or biodegradable material, and can have a passage sized to allow for transmittance of tools/devices normally used for interventions in the interior of the heart therethrough. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183525 | EXPANDABLE INTRODUCER SHEATH AND METHOD - One embodiment is directed to a system for deploying a device to a distal location across a vessel, comprising an elongate introducer sheath tubing member comprising open-cell fibrous wall material defining a lumen therethrough, wherein in a collapsed configuration the sheath has a first cross-sectional outer diameter and a first lumen inner diameter, and in an expanded configuration, the sheath has a second cross-sectional outer diameter and a second lumen inner diameter; and a substantially non-porous expandable layer coupled to a proximal portion of sheath and configured to prevent fluids present in the lumen from crossing the fibrous wall material. Also disclosed is a delivery assembly comprising an obturator which releasably captures the distal portion of an introducer sheath which obturator can be removed after the sheath is deployed to a desired location. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183526 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION - An apparatus for delivering an electrical microstimulator having a microstimulator body comprises a handle having a handle body. An elongate delivery rod includes a delivery sleeve and a stretching shaft, with one of the delivery sleeve and the stretching shaft configured for reciprocal movement with respect to the handle body, and the other extending longitudinally from, and stationary relative to, the handle body. The delivery sleeve selectively engages a fixation aperture of a microstimulator docking feature having a fixation base and a fixation member, concurrent with the stretching shaft engaging a proximal end of the microstimulator body. Longitudinal motion of the delivery sleeve with respect to the stretching shaft causes longitudinal motion of the fixation base to responsively move the fixation member between substantially linear and substantially coiled states. A method of delivering an electrical microstimulator to a target implant site of a patient's body is also provided. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183527 | LAPAROSCOPIC GUIDE - A laparoscopic guide comprises a hollow body having a longitudinal mid-plane and a cross sectional area that tapers from a proximal end to a distal end thereof. The distal end has a distal end face being oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal mid-plane. The distal end face is adapted for communication with an inlet of a trocar port. The proximal end is adapted for receiving a laparoscopic surgical instrument or the like therein prior to the laparoscopic surgical instrument passing through the trocar port. The proximal end comprises an open end face that is oriented obliquely relative to the distal end face. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183528 | UTERINE FIBROID TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE - A uterine fibroid tissue removal device includes an inner tube disposed within an outer tube and configured to be translated and rotated relative to the outer tube, and a separately formed unitary distal tip member attached to a distal end of the inner tube, such that the distal tip member translates and rotates relative to the outer tube along with the inner tube, wherein a distal facing open cutting end of the distal tip member in fluid communication with an axial lumen of the distal tip member translates across a tissue resection window in a sidewall of the outer tube so as to sever tissue extending therethrough, the distal tip member axial lumen being in fluid communication with an axial lumen of the inner tube, wherein an outer diameter of the distal tip member is greater than an outer diameter of the inner tube. | 2019-06-20 |
20190183529 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SONOGRAPHIC IMAGING - The present invention comprises methods and devices for providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts and cavities. The invention provides for creation of detectable acoustic variations between two generated phases of a gas and a liquid to make a contrast medium. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention. | 2019-06-20 |