26th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 65 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140180211 | DILATOR, INTRODUCER ASSEMBLY, AND MEDICAL TOOL - A dilator includes a first section, a second section, a third section, and a fourth section which have different diameters and are adjacent to each other in an axial direction, an angle formed by an outer peripheral surface of the first section with respect to the axial direction is smaller than an angle formed by an outer peripheral surface of the second section with respect to the axial direction, the angle formed by the outer peripheral surface of the second section with respect to the axial direction is larger than an angle formed by an outer peripheral surface of the third section with respect to the axial direction, and the angle formed by an outer peripheral surface of the third section with respect to the axial direction is smaller than an angle formed by an outer peripheral surface of the fourth section with respect to the axial direction. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180212 | NEEDLE TIP PROTECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR SAFETY IV CATHETER ASSEMBLY - The invention relates a safety IV catheter assembly comprising a catheter tube having a distal end and a proximal end; a catheter hub having a distal end and a proximal end; a needle extending through the catheter hub and the catheter tube having opposite proximal and distal ends defining an axial direction A, wherein the proximal end is joined to the needle hub and the distal end forms a needle tip and a change in profile is provided between the proximal and distal ends of the needle; and a tip protector assembly being arranged movably on the needle in-between the catheter hub and needle hub outside the catheter hub in an arrangement engaging with one or more second locking means provided on the catheter hub in its ready position, wherein the first arm is deflected radially outwards by the needle against a restoring force, wherein the tip protector assembly is configured to entrap the needle tip upon withdrawal of the needle from the catheter hub. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180213 | NEEDLE SAFETY DEVICE - The invention relates to a needle safety device for a medical device, the needle safety device comprising: a base portion having a bore extending along a longitudinal center axis therethrough for receiving a needle; and two opposing jaws extending from the base portion generally in the axial direction and each having a head portion in the region of its free end, wherein the needle safety device includes a locking projection for securing the needle safety device to the medical device. The needle safety device according to the invention further provides at least one elastic element mounted to the jaws in a non-surrounding manner lateral to the center axis in a region between the base portion and the head portions, wherein at least one elastic element and the jaws are configured such that the jaws can be spread apart against a restoring force of at least one elastic element in order to allow the needle received in the bore to extend all the way through the needle safety device. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180214 | ANCHOR AND ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - An anchor for maintaining a portion of a therapy delivery element within a desired location of a patient has (i) a first opening, (ii) a second opening, (iii) a body member formed of elastic material disposed between the first and second opening, (iv) and a lumen extending though the body member from the first opening to the second opening, and (v) a retention element secured to or integrally formed with the body member for retaining the anchor within a tissue location of a patient. The therapy delivery element has an outer diameter and an outer surface about which the anchor is disposable. The body member has a first inner diameter defined by the lumen in a relaxed state and a second inner diameter defined by the lumen in a radially stretched state. The first inner diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the therapy delivery element, which is smaller that the second inner diameter. The lumen is configured to be disposed about at least a portion of the therapy delivery element. Radially compressive forces, due to the elastic material of the body member, contribute to retaining the anchor relative to the therapy delivery element. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180215 | ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - An anchor deployment apparatus for deploying an anchor about a therapy delivery element includes an anchor receiving element having an elongate member having a distal opening and a lumen extending proximally in the elongate member from the distal opening. The lumen of the elongate member is configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a therapy delivery element. The anchor deployment tool further includes an anchor engagement element having (i) a body forming a channel in which the elongate member of the anchor receiving element is axially movable, and (ii) an engagement feature forming at least a part of the channel. The engagement feature is configured to engage the anchor when the anchor is disposed about the elongate member and the elongate member is moved distally relative to the engagement element, and to cause the anchor to move distally along the elongate member when the feature is engaged with the anchor and the elongate member is moved distally relative to the engagement element. The anchor deployment tool also includes an alignment element secured relative to the elongate member and configured to secure the elongate member relative to the body of the anchor engagement element to restrict movement of the elongate member orthogonal to the axis of the channel. The anchor receiving element and the alignment element may be formed from the same or different parts. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180216 | PREFILLABLE AUTO-RETRACTABLE SAFETY SYRINGE - A retractable safety syringe includes a retractable needle hub holding a needle and having a first guiding means; and a hollow barrel having a second guiding means set correspondingly to the first guiding means; and a collapsible plunger comprising of a first plunger element having a protrusion releasably coupled with a second plunger element having a longitudinal slot with a pinched zone to curb the movement of said protrusion; and a spring disposed between the needle hub and hollow barrel and acts between the needle hub and the hollow barrel. The uncoupling of the collapsible plunger triggers the retraction mechanism to enable the needle hub to retract into the barrel by the decompression force of a spring. The reliability of retraction is further improved by a longitudinal slot and a protrusion to facilitate the retreating of the collapsible plunger in an orderly way. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180217 | LIMITER FOR A DISPENSING DEVICE - A limiter for a dispensing device is provided. The limiter includes a body ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140180218 | REFILL MODULE FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - A refill module for use with a plunger assembly and having a housing ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140180219 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR - A needleless connector includes a hollow connector, a spring, and a switch assembly. The inner perimeter of the hollow connector forms a first annular wall and a second annular wall. The spring is disposed in the hollow connector. The switch assembly has a stop member and a guide tube connected to the stop member, the stop member being pressed between the annular block and the spring, the guide tube being disposed in the hollow connector, the external perimeter of the stop member forming a first annular portion against the first annular wall and a second annular portion against the second annular wall, a groove being disposed between the first annular portion and the second annular portion of the stop member, the groove being connected to the guide tube. Thus, the integral structure stability and good closing performance are achieved such that the outside air cannot leak into the connector structure. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180220 | Tunable Nonfouling Surface Of Oligoethylene Glycol - An article having a nonfouling surface thereon is comprises: (a) a substrate having a surface portion; (b) a linking layer on the surface portion; and (c) a polymer layer formed on the linking layer, preferably by the process of surface-initiated polymerization of monomeric units thereon, with each of the monomeric units comprising a monomer core group having at least one protein-resistant head group coupled thereto, to thereby form a brush molecule on the surface portion. The brush molecule comprising a stem formed from the polymerization of the monomer core groups, and a plurality of branches formed from the hydrophilic head group projecting from the stem. Methods of making and using such articles, are also described. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180221 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention relates to an article comprising a coating, which coating comprises at least two layers, of which the inner layer is a primer layer, comprising a supporting network comprising a supporting polymer, and the outer layer is a functional layer comprising a multifunctional polymerizable compound. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180222 | Catheters, Systems and Methods for Percutaneous in Situ Arterio-Venous Bypass - A system of catheter devices and methods for forming channels or passageways between a luminal anatomical structure (e.g., a blood vessel) and a target location (e.g., another blood vessel, an organ, a mass of tissue, etc.) for the purpose of rerouting blood flow or for delivering a substance or instrument, etc. to the target location. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180223 | TRANSPARENT TRANSDERMAL NICOTINE DELIVERY DEVICES - A transparent transdermal delivery device for delivering nicotine which has an Opacity Index of less than 48.6%. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180224 | COMPOSITION, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELAYED AND SUSTAINED RELEASE OF BRAIN ENERGY MOLECULES - The present invention relates to compositions, devices and methods of delayed and sustained release of energy molecules for brain function to treat nocturnal hypoglycemia. The composition comprises an energy molecule required for human brain function; wherein the release of the energy molecule is delayed and then sustained over a period of time. The device is a transdermal delivery device comprising a reservoir layer containing the composition and a skin permeation enhancer formulation, an adhesive layer, a backing layer and a release liner. The method comprises administering the composition either orally or through the transdermal delivery device to a subject in need thereof immediately prior to going to sleep. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180225 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE - The present invention relates to a negative pressure wound closure system and methods for using such a system. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting to provide for movement of the tissue. Preferred embodiments can utilize tissue grasping elements to apply a wound closing force to the tissue. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING WITH A REDUCED PRESSURE DRESSING - Systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure are presented. In one instance, a reduced-pressure interface includes a conduit housing having a cavity divided by a dividing wall into a reduced-pressure-application region and a pressure-detection region. The reduced-pressure interface further includes a reduced-pressure port disposed within the reduced-pressure-application region, a pressure-detection port disposed within the pressure-detection region, and a base connected to the conduit housing, the base having a manifold-contacting surface. The dividing wall includes a surface substantially coplanar with the manifold-contacting surface. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180227 | BREATHABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR TOPICAL REDUCED PRESSURE - A reduced pressure tissue treatment system includes an applicator having an aperture, a first pad section, and a second pad section substantially covering the aperture and positioned substantially adjacent the first pad section. A fabric layer is located at least partially between the second pad section and the drape, and the fabric layer includes a woven or non-woven fabric made from a fiber material. A drape substantially covers the first pad section, the second pad section, the fabric layer, and the applicator. A reduced pressure source is in fluid communication with at least one of the first pad section and the fabric layer for providing reduced pressure to the aperture. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180228 | ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING AN ODOUR CONTROL SYSTEM - An absorbent article comprising an odour control material comprising at least one inclusion complex of cyclodextrin with an organic compound which is dispersed in a matrix comprising a polysiloxane oil. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180229 | WOUND PACKING DEVICE AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention include wound packing devices and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a wound packing device including a plurality of spacing elements capable of absorbing exudate, wherein the surface of the spacing elements resist colonization by microorganisms. The wound packing device can also include a connector connecting the plurality of spacing elements to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180230 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ABSORBENT COMPOSITE AND ABSORBENT ARTICLES EMPLOYING THE SAME - A method of making an absorbent composite that includes a first fabric, a second fabric, and particles positioned between the two fabrics and absorbent articles made from the absorbent composite. The particles are secured between the two fabric using adhesive, thermal plastic or combinations thereof. The fabrics are bonded together in a manner that limits particle movement between the fabrics. The bond pattern may define pockets or other shapes. In applications in which the bond pattern forms pockets, the particles may be positioned in the pockets. The particles may be SAP particles or other particles with advantageous properties. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180231 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH LOW COLD FLOW CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE - Absorbent articles comprising a low cold flow construction adhesive suitable for joining at least two absorbent article components together, wherein the adhesive comprises an ethylene-based polyolefin resin and a crystallization enhancer, wherein at least one of the absorbent article components comprises a nonwoven material, and wherein the absorbent articles have an in-bag compression opening force of less than about 0.75N. Also, a method for assembling such articles. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180232 | Absorbent Article Having a Lotion Composition and a Method of Making Same - The present invention relates to an absorbent article such as a diaper or sanitary napkin, and pantiliner. Specifically, the present invention relates to a lotion formulation which is applied on at least a portion of the body-facing surface of the topsheet in a specific manner. The present invention also provides a process for manufacturing an absorbent article comprising the lotion composition applied in a specific manner. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180233 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED TEAR RESISTANCE AND SOFTNESS - A disposable absorbent article may comprise a chassis and an ear. The chassis comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. The ear comprises an elastomeric material and a first substrate joined to the elastomeric material. The ear has a first void region adjacent the proximal edge of the ear. The ear is joined to the chassis by at least one mechanical bond that engages the elastomeric material. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180234 | WATER-ABSORBENT POLYMER STRUCTURES BASED ON RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a process for the production of polymers, such as water-absorbing polymer structures, by radical polymerization of acrylic acid, whereby the acrylic acid has been obtained by a synthesis process which comprises as a process step the splitting of an organic material by means of an enzyme or at least one component of an enzyme. The invention also relates to the water-absorbing polymers obtainable by this process, water-absorbing polymers which are based to at least about 25 wt % upon partially neutralized acrylic acid, a composite, a process for the production of a composite, the composite obtainable by this production, the use of acrylic acid in the production of polymers, preferably in the production of water-absorbing polymer structures, a device for the production of acrylic acid, and a process for the production of acrylic acid. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180235 | BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE - In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. The article may be configurable between folded and unfolded configurations. Securement components may be provided for securing the article in a folded configuration during wear and/or to the wearer's undergarment. A method of adhering a body adhering absorbent article to a wearer includes adhering the article to the wearer with a portion of the article positioned generally at a predetermined target region. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180236 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH A MULTIFUNCTIONAL SIDE PANEL - An absorbent article may comprise a chassis having a front waist region, a rear waist region, a crotch region between the front waist region and the rear waist region, a pair of longitudinal edges, and a pair of side panels extending between and connecting the front waist region and the rear waist region to form a leg opening. Each side panel may comprise a stretch laminate joined by a mechanical bond. The article may bear a chassis graphic disposed on a backsheet and a side panel graphic disposed on a side panel. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180237 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED TEAR RESISTANCE AND SOFTNESS - A disposable absorbent article may comprise a chassis and an ear. The chassis comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and backsheet. The ear comprises an elastomeric material and a first substrate joined to the elastomeric material. The ear has a first void region adjacent the proximal edge of the ear. The ear is joined to the chassis by at least one mechanical bond that engages the elastomeric material. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180238 | Pump Controlling Device That Obtains Parameter Values From Insulin Pump For Executing Functions - A method of operating an insulin treatment system that includes an insulin pump and a pump controlling device is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by the pump controlling device, a request to execute a function that is included on the pump controlling device. The function is governed by a rule having a parameter. The method also includes requesting, by the pump controlling device, a value for the parameter from the insulin pump, and receiving the value from the insulin pump. Also, the method includes executing, by the pump controlling device, the function using the received value for the parameter. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180239 | CATHETER WITH PRESSURE SENSOR SYSTEM - A catheter for administering a substance into a patient's tissue including a number of pressure sensors for detecting changes in the shape of the catheter or s a backflow along the surface of the catheter. In response to the pressure distribution profile collected along the surface or length of the catheter, the physician may simulate or adapt the substance administration plan to accommodate the actual position of the catheter or the backflow along the surface of the catheter. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180240 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID CONTROL-TO-TARGET AND CONTROL-TO-RANGE MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF AN ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS - Described and illustrated is a system for management of diabetes that includes an infusion pump, glucose sensor and controller with a method programmed into the controller. The infusion pump is configured to deliver insulin to a subject. The glucose sensor is configured to sense glucose levels in the subject and provide output signals representative of the glucose levels in the subject. The controller is programmed to switchover from one mode of MPC control based on a predetermined range of blood glucose values to another MPC mode based on a predetermined target. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180241 | Method For Configuring An Insulin Pump With Configuring Device - An insulin pump is configurable by a configurator. The pump has parameter blocks, each with a respective parameter and an associated restriction setting, and the configurator has an authorization level. Configuring the pump includes receiving, by the configurator, a request to access a parameter on the pump. The method also includes identifying, by the configurator, the parameter block that includes the parameter. Moreover, the method includes retrieving, by the configurator from the pump, the parameter and the associated restriction setting, and comparing, by the configurator, the authorization level of the configurator to the restriction setting. Also, the method includes determining, by the configurator, whether the configurator is authorized to write to the parameter block based on the comparison. Additionally, the method includes writing, by the configurator, to the parameter block on the insulin pump in response to a determination that the configurator is authorized to write to the parameter block. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180242 | DILATION DEVICE FOR PLACING CATHETER TUBES - A stoma dilation device that includes a tubular support and an inflatable dilation portion located on the tubular support. The inflatable dilation portion includes a stiffening portion and inflation lumen. The device may have a retention portion configured to have a diameter upon full, unrestrained inflation that is greater than the diameter of the dilation portion. The device is designed to be placed in a patient to dilate the stoma for the installation of a catheter feeding tube. The device may be placed and withdrawn with the use of an endoscope which need be inserted into the patient only one time. The single insertion of the endoscope significantly reduces the trauma to the patient in comparison with multiple endoscope insertion methods. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180243 | INVENTIVE DIABETIC SYSTEMS, TOOLS, KITS, AND SUPPLIES FOR BETTER DIABETIC LIVING AND MOBILITY - A pocket sized diabetic kit carrying supplies that a diabetic patient will need for 24 hours includes but not limited to Lancet pen, lancets, small test strip bottle filled with test strips, blood test meter, one or more insulin types stored in a plurality of pre-filled syringes, one syringe splint or just one hard plunger, a plurality of alcohol pads, one blood plotter pad, Velcro straps and a syringe clipper. The pocket diabetic kit is compact, small and thin and can fit into a pocket so that a diabetic patient can be easily carried in the pants' pocket or other pockets without causing inconvenience or uncomfortable. The present invention also discloses ways to modify supplies including tools, medication syringes, etc. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180244 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING DISPENSING OF DOSE FROM MEDICATION DISPENSING DEVICE - A locking assembly for a medication dispensing device including a housing, a drive member, a medication cartridge having a barrel holding medication between a movable plunger and a septum, and a dose delivery mechanism for controlling the advancement of the drive member. The locking assembly, in one form, includes a lock member, biased to move from a first position to a second position, with a first actuating element. The locking assembly also includes a second actuating element disposed on the drive member and cooperatively configured with the first actuating element. If the drive member of the device moves rearward from the shipped position due to a freezing of the medication, the second actuating element engages the first actuating element such that the lock member moves from the first position to the second position to lock the medication dispensing device from further dose dispensing. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180245 | DOSE GUIDES FOR INJECTION SYRINGE - Devices that guide the accurate loading and dispensing of predetermined doses of fluid from injection syringes are disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180246 | ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR INFUSING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS INTO THE BODY - An infusion catheter assembly has the ability to infinitely titrate the length of a porous fluid distribution section in situ. The infusion catheter assembly thereby provides a length of infusion that can be infinitely varied over a prescribed range, to control the effective infusion length and the rate of infusion. Using the infusion catheter assembly, a physician has the capability to treat only the length of the vessel desired, thereby preventing excessive drug/patient exposures. The porous fluid distribution section can include an array of spaced apart apertures that vary in size and/or density along the length of the porous fluid distribution section, such that the flow rate remains essentially constant for a given inlet pressure independent of the effective infusion length. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180247 | Catheter Assembly With Cuff Deployment Device - A catheter assembly includes a catheter having an elongate tubular body defining a lumen extending from an open proximal end to an open distal end. A cuff deployment device is concentrically supported on the elongate tubular body and is movable along a longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular body. The cuff deployment device includes a deployment mechanism having an actuated position and a non-actuated position. A cuff has a hollow cylindrical body defining an internal catheter engagement surface. The catheter assembly has a first configuration in which the deployment mechanism is in the non-actuated position and the cuff is supported by and movable with the cuff deployment device, and a second configuration in which the deployment mechanism is in the actuated position and the cuff is concentrically mounted at a fixed axial location of the elongate tubular body and is free of contact with the cuff deployment device. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180248 | Osmotic Ablation Device - A tissue ablation device comprising a balloon catheter, or other expandable element, wherein said expandable element is comprised of a semipermeable membrane. The balloon membrane is expanded by an osmotically active solution to contact a vascular endothelium, or other desired tissue, whereupon the resultant osmotic gradient affects a water flux from the vascular endothelium, or other desired tissue, across the semipermeable membrane and towards the osmotically active solution. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180249 | VARIABLE LENGTH CATHETER FOR DRUG DELIVERY - A method for localized delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic agent within a vessel is provided. The method provides for adjustability of the length of the treatment area and for reducing of pressure within the treatment area. A catheter system includes an inner elongated element, an outer elongated element positioned coaxially with respect to the inner elongated element, and a blood-release element at a distal end of the inner elongated element. A proximal occlusion element is positioned at the distal end of the outer elongated element, proximal to an outlet port. A distal occlusion element is positioned at a distal end of the inner elongated element. The distal end of the inner elongated element is distal to and movable with respect to the outer elongated element distal end. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180250 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER AND INSERTION DEVICE WITH REDUCED BLOOD SPATTER - An venous access catheter is combined with a needle, guidewire, and actuator where the needle is disposed coaxially over the guidewire and the catheter is disposed coaxially over the needle. A hub at a proximal end of the access catheter includes a wiping element to clean blood from the needle and guidewire as they are removed and a side port to allow connection of fluids after the access catheter is placed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180251 | NANOCHANNELED DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180252 | Feeding Tube with Inflatable Balloon Component - A feeding tube with an inflatable balloon component, a kit containing the feeding tubing, and a method for intubating a patient to deliver the feeding tube to a desired location for delivering nutrients and/or medication to the patient are described herein. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180253 | LACRIMAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - Lacrimal implants for treating diseases or disorders are disclosed. More particularly, lacrimal implants, methods of making such implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration, inner ear or other diseases or disorders using such implants are disclosed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180254 | Distal Catheter Tip Formation - The present disclosure provides various embodiments of methods of forming a tapering distal tip for a catheter. An exemplary method includes providing a mandrel and a holding hypotube, placing a tip first material with a first outer diameter over the mandrel and the hypotube, placing a tip second material with a second outer diameter over the mandrel and under the first material, placing a shrink tube of heat-shrink material around at least a junction of the first material and second material, heating the shrink tube, cooling the first material and second material, and removing the shrink tube and the hypotube. The first outer diameter is greater than the second outer diameter. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180255 | DISTAL CATHETER TIPS AND FORMATION THEREOF - The present disclosure provides various embodiments of products for a tapered catheter tip and methods of forming a tapered distal tip for a catheter. An exemplary tapered catheter tip of the invention includes a proximal segment, a distal segment, and a midsection there between. The midsection includes at least two tip materials in an overlapping configuration and the distal segment includes one of the at least two tip materials. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180256 | SINGLE COIL CONTACT GUIDEWIRE CONNECTOR - The present invention generally relates to guidewire connectors. The invention can involve a housing that includes a channel. The invention can also involve at least one contact element configured to hold a guidewire inside the housing by pressing the guidewire against the channel. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180257 | COVER FOR AN ATRAUMATIC CATHETER HUB AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - An atraumatic cover for a catheter hub. The cover comprises an opening configured to allow a line/tube to pass through the opening when the cover is in a closed configuration. The cover can comprise one or more pliable inserts located within the cover. In an embodiment, the pliable insert can comprise an antibacterial agent. The atraumatic cover for a catheter hub can be formed in any number of different shapes and/or sizes. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180258 | NEEDLE-FREE CONNECTOR - A needle-free connector includes a hollow connector, an elastic block, and a switch assembly. The inner perimeter of the hollow connector forms a first annular wall and a second annular wall. The elastic block is disposed in the hollow connector. The switch assembly has a stop member and a guide tube connected to the stop member, the stop member being pressed between the annular block and the elastic block, the guide tube being disposed in the hollow connector, the external perimeter of the stop member forming a first annular portion against the first annular wall and a second annular portion against the second annular wall, a groove being disposed between the first annular portion and the second annular portion of the stop member, the groove being connected to the guide tube. Thus, the structure stability and closing performance are achieved such that the outside air cannot leak into the connector. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180259 | Injection Molded Adjustable Shape Abscess Irrigation Device - An adjustable shape abscess irrigation device includes a first tube that is slidably associated with a second tube. The irrigation device includes a retainer that defines a variable shape diameter. The diameter of the retainer is selectively adjustable by the relative positioning of the first tube and the second tube such that, once placed relative to an abscess, the shape of the device can be manipulated to allow desired drainage of irrigation and abscess fluids beyond the confines of the abscess. Upon adequate drainage of the abscess, the cross-section shape of the retainer can be reduced to facilitate more comfortable and less detrimental removal of the device from the patient. Preferably, the irrigation device is formed via one or multi-shot injection molding and is formed of more than material. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180260 | METHODS RELATED TO A BAGLESS CATHETER - A bagless catheter. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: selectively storing urine in a bladder of a patient by: inserting a first end of a tube through a urethra and into the bladder of the patient, wherein a second end of the tube, opposite the first end, is coupled to a valve; accumulating urine in the bladder during a time period when the valve is in a closed position; discharging urine into a waste receptacle, the urine discharging from the second end of the tube through air and into the waste receptacle, the discharging when the valve is in an open position; and closing the valve. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180261 | MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A TUBULAR SUBSTRATE AND AT LEAST PARTLY SURFACE TREATED ACCESS OPENINGS - A method for producing a medical device comprising the steps of: providing a tubular substrate, said tubular substrate enclosing an internal lumen and being provided with at least one recess in the outer surface, wherein said recess does not form a through going hole into the internal lumen; treating the outer surface of said tubular substrate, preferably by means of surface modification and/or by coating; and forming, after said treating of the outer surface, an opening within said at least one recess to form an access opening to said internal lumen. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180262 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR MINIMALLY-INVASIVE INSERTION - Containment devices and methods of manufacture and assembly are provided. In an embodiment, the containment device includes an elongated microchip element comprising one or more containment reservoirs that are configured to be electrically activated to open. The containment device also include an elongated electronic printed circuit board (PCB) comprising a substrate. The elongated PCB comprises a first side on which one or more electronic components are fixed and an opposed second side on which the elongated microchip element is fixed in electrical connection to the one or more electronic components. Further, the containment device includes an elongated housing fixed to the elongated PCB. The elongated housing is configured to hermetically seal the one or more electronic components of the elongated PCB within the elongated housing. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180263 | Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises a body operable with a surgical tool and an actuator system supported by the body and configured to convert rotational motion into linear motion to facilitate operation of the surgical tool. The actuator system includes an actuator rod comprising a shaft and a head portion disposed on an end of the shaft. The actuator rod is movable in a translational degree of freedom to facilitate operation of the surgical tool. The actuator system also includes a trigger rotatably supported about the body and moveable by a user. Additionally, the actuator system includes a transition gear coupled to the trigger and comprising a lobe operable to slidably interface with the head portion of the actuator rod. The transition gear is rotatable by the trigger to actuate the actuator rod. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180264 | GRIN FIBER MULTI-SPOT LASER PROBE - A surgical probe includes a cannula assembly, having a graded index (GRIN) fiber that is configured to receive a multi-spot light beam at a proximal end and to emit the multi-spot light beam at a distal end ; an adapter, having a distal end, configured to receive the cannula assembly, with the proximal end of the GRIN fiber, a proximal end, configured to couple to a light guide via a connector and to receive a light delivered by the light guide from a laser source to the adapter, and an interface, configured to couple the light delivered by the light guide to the proximal end of the GRIN fiber; wherein a length of the GRIN fiber is sufficiently long that the interface is outside a patient's eye during a photocoagulation procedure. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180265 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL LASER METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a femtosecond laser ophthalmological apparatus and method that creates a flap on the cornea for LASIK refractive surgery or for other applications that require removal of corneal and lens tissue at specific locations such as in corneal transplants, stromal tunnels, corneal lenticular extraction and cataract surgery. The femtosecond laser is transferred to a hand piece module via a rotating mirror arm module. In the hand piece, the femtosecond laser beam is scanned into overlapping circles of laser pulses which are then moved in an overlapping trajectory on a patient's eye to ablate the eye tissue in a predetermined pattern. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180266 | ACTIVE COOLING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID USED DURING TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A system for controlling temperature of a fluid used during treatment of biological tissue includes a fluid temperature control apparatus. The apparatus includes at least one heat transfer device and a solution bag and/or a heat transfer membrane. The solution bag and/or the heat transfer membrane reside in thermal communication with the heat transfer device. When the solution bag and/or the heat transfer membrane is fluidically coupled to an electrosurgical device, fluid is supplied to the electrosurgical device at a controlled temperature during a surgical procedure utilizing the electrosurgical device to enable more efficient treatment of the biological tissue. A corresponding method includes fluidically coupling the fluid temperature control apparatus to the electrosurgical device and supplying fluid at a controlled temperature during a surgical procedure utilizing the electrosurgical device to enable more efficient treatment of the biological tissue. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180267 | AUTOMATED, SELECTABLE, SOFT TISSUE EXCISION BIOPSY DEVICES AND METHODS - An excisional biopsy and delivery device may comprise one or more rotating, penetrating and cutting rod elements. The rod elements may be configured to advance from a stored and confined first position and rotate about an axis, while being simultaneously revolved about a central axis. The rod elements may then assume a second released and expanded configuration that is operative to cut around and surround target tissue. In this manner, the rod elements are operative to move through the surrounding tissue to create a volume of revolution and to sever and capture the target tissue contained within the volume of revolution from the surrounding tissue. The severed and captured volume of revolution containing the target issue may then be removed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CATHETER STEERING AND OPERATION - The invention generally relates to intravascular intervention catheters and provides catheters for performing an intravascular procedure that use a computer to control an operation at the end of the catheter. The computer can process image data to determine where the important features are within a patient's vessels. The catheter can include imaging devices, steering devices, ablation mechanisms, or a combination thereof. By referencing the precisely-calculated location of the important features, the computer can provides signals that can be used by a control device (such as a set of servomotors for navigation) to operate the mechanisms at the catheter tip. Thus the catheter can be steered or an ablation mechanism can be operated or be prevented from operating depending on a detected location of the catheter. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180269 | MICROWAVE ANTENNA HAVING A REACTIVELY-LOADED LOOP CONFIGURATION - A microwave ablation system is provided. The microwave ablation system includes a power source. A microwave antenna is adapted to connect to the power source via a coaxial cable feed including an inner conductor defining a portion of a radiating section of the microwave antenna, an outer conductor and dielectric shielding. The inner conductor loops back around and toward the outer conductor of the coaxial cable feed such that a distal end of the inner conductor is operably disposed adjacent the dielectric shielding. The inner conductor includes one or more reactive components disposed thereon forming a reactively-loaded loop configuration configured to maximize delivery of microwave energy from the power source to tissue such that a desired effect to tissue is achieved. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180270 | LEAKY-WAVE ANTENNAS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A device for directing energy to a target volume of tissue includes an inner conductor having a length and an outer conductor coaxially surrounding the inner conductor along the length. The outer conductor has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion of the outer conductor is provided with a number of apertures N defined therein for radiating energy, where N is an integer greater than 1, each aperture having a size and extending at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the outer conductor. At least one of the size and the angle of each aperture is varied in relation to the other apertures N−1 such that the energy radiated along the distal portion is substantially uniform. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180271 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF TISSUE USING MICROWAVE ENERGY - The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180272 | FLUX TRANSMISSION CONNECTORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A surgical flux transmission conduit for operationally coupling a surgical flux supply pathway with a surgical flux delivery instrument may include a data signal transmission pathway, a surgical flux transmission pathway, and a connector interface. The connector interface can include a data signal transmission connector feature in communication with the data signal transmission pathway, and a surgical flux transmission connector feature in communication with the surgical flux transmission pathway. A surgical flux delivery instrument may include an electronic circuit encoded with identification data corresponding to the instrument and a connector interface configured to mate with the connector interface of the conduit. A surgical flux supply source may include a connector interface including a data signal transmission connector to receive a data signal from the instrument and a surgical flux transmission connector feature. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180273 | Device, System, and Method for Imaging and Tissue Characterization of Ablated Tissue - Disclosed herein is a system for ablating and characterizing tissue. The system comprises an ablation element configured to emit ablative energy toward a tissue of interest, an imaging apparatus configured to emit energy and collect imaging data including reflected signals from the tissue of interest, and a characterization application. The characterization application comprises a signal analyzer for analyzing the imaging data and determining one or more signal properties from the reflected signals, and a correlation processor configured to associate the one or more signal properties to pre-determined tissue signal properties of different tissue components through a pattern recognition technique. The pre-determined tissue signal properties are embodied in a database, and the correlation processor is configured to identify a tissue component and an ablation level of the tissue of interest based on the pattern recognition technique. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180274 | SURGICAL OPERATION SYSTEM - A surgical operation system has a power supply apparatus that generates a high frequency signal by a first signal producing section, a converter that performs conversion into other energy by supply of the second signal, a surgical treatment instrument including a pair of electrodes, a cable that connects the surgical treatment instrument to the power supply apparatus, a measurement section that measures a high frequency voltage and a high frequency current for a living tissue to which the high frequency signal is supplied via the cable and the surgical treatment instrument, a calculation section that calculates an electrostatic capacity value of the cable and the surgical treatment instrument from the high frequency voltage and the high frequency current that are measured, a determination section that determines whether or not the calculated electrostatic capacity value is smaller than a threshold value for detecting wire breakage, and a control section that performs output control of the high frequency signal and the like on a basis of a determination result by the determination section. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180275 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN OUTPUT OF A RADIO-FREQUENCY MEDICAL GENERATOR HAVING AN IMPEDANCE BASED CONTROL ALGORITHM - A system for performing an electrosurgical procedure at a surgical site is disclosed. The system includes a sensor configured to continually sense an electrical and/or a physical property of tissue at a surgical site and to generate a sensor signal as a function thereof. The system also includes a control module configured to process the sensor signal using a processor, an algorithm, and a map having one or more predetermined values. The control module is further configured to compare the sensor signal to a predetermined level to determine reliability of the sensor signal and to signal an electrosurgical generator in response to a reliable sensor signal such that the electrosurgical generator enters energy control mode, wherein the electrosurgical generator matches an output of the control signal with a predetermined value from the map. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180276 | Battery Powered Handheld Air Plasma Spray - A battery powered handheld air plasma spray was designed, developed and successfully demonstrated. The power supply includes a battery, a dc HID ballast and a series LC matching circuit. This matching circuit is designed to maintain the performance of the HID ballast while driving arc discharges, which are rotated around the electrodes by the magnetic field of a ring magnet. The produced plasma is in a non-equilibrium state; thus, the plasma effluent is low temperature (touchable) and yet carries abundant reactive atomic oxygen, which can rapidly activate blood coagulation processes and can effectively kill numerous microbes. This invention is for blood coagulation and sterilization applications. The device may be installed in vehicles and carried and operated in open fields without AC power sources. It may be used for bleeding control in a serious mishap to treat wounds without having to move the injured. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180277 | MULTI-POLE SYNCHRONOUS PULMONARY ARTERY RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION CATHETER - A multi-pole synchronous pulmonary artery radiofrequency ablation catheter, wherein an adjustment apparatus is arranged on a control handle; a catheter body is hollow, and a cavity is arranged therein; a lead wire, a temperature sensing wire and a pull wire are arranged in the cavity; one end of the catheter body is flexible, and the flexible end is connected to an annular ring; the annular ring is provided with an electrode group with each electrode connected to the lead wire and temperature sensing wire; the lead wire and temperature sensing wire go through the catheter body and are electrically connected to the control handle. The device uses cold saline perfusion method to protect the vascular intima and possesses advantages of simple operation, short operation time and controllable precise ablation. The device can be used to treat pulmonary hypertension with pulmonary denervation. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180278 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BIOIMPEDANCE AND RESPIRATION - A method of treating tissue is provided, including positioning a portion of a catheter in proximity to cardiac tissue; measuring an impedance value with the catheter; determining a respiratory rate based at least in part on the measured impedance value; and thermally treating the cardiac tissue with the catheter. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180279 | COOL-TIP THERMOCOUPLE INCLUDING TWO-PIECE HUB - An ablation electrode system includes a handle assembly; a needle electrode assembly supported in and extending from the handle assembly. The needle electrode assembly includes an outer tube having at least a conductive distal tip and defining a cavity therein; and an inner tube disposed at least partially within the cavity of the outer tube and defining a lumen therein. The ablation electrode assembly includes a hub assembly fluidly connected to the needle electrode assembly. The hub assembly defines a first chamber and a second chamber; wherein the proximal end portion of the inner tube is in fluid communication with the first chamber and the proximal end portion of the outer tube is in fluid communication with the second chamber. The ablation electrode assembly includes a first fluid conduit fluidly connected to the first chamber; and a second fluid conduit fluidly connected to the second chamber. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180280 | MAGNETIC ACTIVATION OF MONOPOLAR AND BIPOLAR DEVICES - A system for providing current to perform a surgical procedure includes an electrosurgical device having a conductive cutting wire and a power source with a power cord providing current to the cutting wire from a power source. The power cord and device are connected via a magnetic connection. The magnetic connection includes a device housing coupled to a cord housing, where a magnetic post is received in a recess for mechanically and electrically connecting the cutting wire and an active wire of the power cord. The recess and the magnetic post can be coaxial, with the axes being perpendicular to longitudinal axes of the device housing and the cord housing so that the connection can withstand a force exerted along the longitudinal axis, but a sufficient force transverse to the longitudinal axes and along the axes of the recess and the post can de-couple the magnetic connection. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180281 | ELECTRIC STAPLER DEVICE - An end effector assembly adapted to couple to an electrosurgical instrument, the end effector assembly including a plurality of spaced apart small seal plates on opposing jaw members where each seal plate forms a pair of seal plates with the corresponding seal plate on the opposing jaw member. Each pair of seal plates is individually activatable, and the pair of seal plates are activated in sequence. When the opposing jaw members are in an approximated position, the pairs of seal plates around the periphery of each jaw member define a gap therebetween that is larger than the gap between pairs of seal plates along the center of each jaw member. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180282 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING A PORTION OF A REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A medical device for performing a surgical procedure may include an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The medical device may also include a handle connected to the proximal end of the elongate member, an end effector assembly connected to the distal end of the elongate member, and a cutting device configured to extend from the end effector assembly, wherein the cutting device has a retracted configuration in which the cutting device is withdrawn into the end effector assembly and a deployed configuration in which the cutting device extends from the end effector assembly. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180283 | Electrosurgical Plenum - An electrosurgical probe having a plenum which prevents contact of the active electrode with tissue, while simultaneously allowing a fluid/interfacing agents to contact the active electrode. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180284 | COLLET FOR AN ENDOSCOPIC NEEDLE KNIFE - An endoscopic needle knife may include a collet coupled to a distal end of a tubular member of the needle knife. A cutting wire may be disposed within a cutting wire lumen of the tubular member and a central lumen of the collet. An inner surface of the collet body may create a frictional force between the cutting wire and the inner surface so that the cutting wire is resistant to longitudinal movement relative to the tubular member caused by external forces. The frictional force may also be less than a longitudinal force exerted on the cutting wire by a handle assembly or other control mechanism that is used to longitudinally move the cutting wire within the tubular member and the collet. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180285 | Surgical Fasteners Including Nanomaterial Coating for Applying Pulsed Current - The present disclosure relates to a surgical fastener including a backspan with a first and second legs depending from each opposed end of the backspan and at least one pulse generating layer coupled to a portion of the fastener. The pulse generating layer may be coupled to a portion of the first and second legs, a portion of the backspan of the fastener, or the entire surgical fastener. The fastener may include a titanium and/or silver material. The fastener may include a first and second pulse generating layers with a dielectric portion separating the first and second pulse generating layers. The pulse generating layer may be a nanomaterial capable of embedding battery and capacitor technology to deliver a low amperage pulsed current. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180286 | Pediatric Combination Surgical Device - A combination surgical device is provided and includes a dissection blade moveably mounted in a first jaw of the surgical device. The surgical device includes a second jaw movably mounted relative to the first jaw and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes an advancement mechanism for incrementally advancing the blade out of the first jaw and a lever to open and close the first and second jaws. A lock member is provided to maintain the blade in an extended condition and a release lever is provided to disable the lock member. The surgical device additionally includes a safety or lock out mechanism which prevents the jaws from moving while the blade is in the extended condition. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180287 | TISSUE FUSION SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A system for closing a wound tract after performing a percutaneous procedure is provided. The system includes a closure mechanism having a pair of arm portions that are arranged to adjust between an open and closed position. The closure mechanism includes an electrode that is electrically connected to a power source configured to provide an electrical current or waveform to the electrode. The closure mechanism can be delivered to the wound tract, where the arm portions are adjusted to their open configuration. The arm portions can be moved into engagement with the tissue surrounding the wound tract, where the arm portions can be opened further or closed to reduce the size of the wound tract. The waveform can be applied to the electrode to cauterize the wound, and the closure mechanism can be retracted. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180288 | Distal Tip for Bone Fixation Devices - Distal tip designs for bone fixation devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system for bone fixation includes a delivery catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; an expandable member having a proximal region and a distal region, wherein the expandable member is releasably attached about the distal end of the delivery catheter at the proximal region of the expandable member; a distal cap attached to the distal region of the expandable member to seal the expandable member; a light conducting fiber; and a light-sensitive liquid; wherein the delivery catheter has an inner void for passage of a light-sensitive liquid into the expandable member to expand the expandable member and an inner lumen for passage of the light conducting fiber into the expandable member to cure the light-sensitive liquid inside the expandable member. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180289 | Femur Supporting Device - A femur supporting device includes a rod having an insertion groove and a fixing through-hole. Each of the insertion groove and the fixing through-hole extends through an outer periphery of the rod. An insert is engaged in the insertion groove of the rod. A first fastener is engaged with the fixing through-hole of the rod. The femur supporting device provides enhanced stability. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180290 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HAPTIC CONTROL OF A SURGICAL TOOL - A surgical system includes a surgical tool associated with a virtual haptic interaction point such that movement of the virtual haptic interaction point corresponds to movement of the surgical tool. The surgical system further includes a processing circuit to establish a virtual entry boundary and activate a haptic object, which constrains the surgical tool after the haptic interaction point crosses the virtual entry boundary. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180291 | SURGICAL RASP - In one example, the present invention relates to a surgical instrument for removing tissue from a body, which instrument includes an elongated shaft distally attached to a cutting element, wherein the elongated shaft and the cutting element are fixedly connected by an arcuate element such that the longitudinal axes of the elongated shaft and the cutting element intersect at an angle between about 90° and about 170° and the cutting element comprises a convex non-cutting base that contacts tissue when moving distally. The present invention also relates to a method of using said instrument. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180292 | SURGICAL SAGITTAL SAW BLADE ASSEMBLY THAT INCLUDES A GUIDE BAR INCLUDING BOTTOM, INNER AND OUTER BARS AND A BLADE HEAD THAT PIVOTS AROUND THE INNER BAR - A surgical sagittal saw blade that includes a guide bar to which a blade head is pivotally mounted. The guide bar includes a bottom bar; an inner bar disposed over the bottom bar; and an outer bar disposed over the inner bar. The inner bar has a distal end face that is curved and that is spaced inwardly of the distal ends of the bottom bar and the outer bar. The blade head has a base that pivots around the curved distal end face of the inner bar. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180293 | TISSUE MODIFICATION DEVICES - Described herein are elongate devices for modifying tissue having a plurality of flexibly connected rungs or links, and methods of using them, including methods of using them to decompress stenotic spinal tissue. These devices may be included as part of a system for modifying tissue. In general, these devices include a plurality of blades positioned on (or formed from) rungs that are flexibly connected. The rungs are typically rigid, somewhat flat and wider than they are long (e.g., rectangular). The rungs may be arranged, ladder like, and may be connected by a flexible connector substrate or between two or more cables. Different sized rungs may be used. The blades (on the rungs) may be arranged in a staggered arrangement. A tissue-collection or tissue capture element may be used to collect the cut or modified tissue. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180294 | SURGICAL CUTTING BLOCK - Tools or other instruments can be used by a surgeon to complete an orthopedic procedure. One tool can include a reference block and a cutting block coupled to the reference block via an adjuster. The reference block can include a body portion and a depth arm having at least one longitudinal groove extending along a side surface. The adjuster can be coupled to the cutting block and configured to move the cutting block along the depth arm. The adjuster can include a roller having an elongate body, the roller including at least one circular guide member and a turn knob positioned along the elongate body, and a resilient member having a base and at least one leg extending from the base, where the adjuster is configured to couple the cutting block to the depth arm. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180295 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC CUTTING GUIDE FOR THE SHOULDER - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for guiding a surgical instrument for resecting a portion of a humerus of a patient. The surgical instrument is a patient-specific cutting guide having a base portion having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a neck portion of the humerus. The guide includes at least one proximal stabilization member extending medially from the base portion and having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a head portion of the humerus. The guide further includes at least one distal stabilization member extending distally from the base portion and having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a shaft portion of the humerus. The base portion includes a guide slot for guiding the surgical instrument. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180296 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HIP REPLACEMENT - Devices and methods for use in hip replacement surgery can incorporate computer models of a patient's acetabulum and surrounding bone structure, a first patient-specific jig designed from the computer model and configured to correspond to a final installation position and orientation of a prosthetic him implant, a second patient-specific jig, also designed from the computer model, configured to refine the procedure, if necessary, following use of the first patient-specific jig, and/or a third patient specific jig, designed from the computer model, configured to refine the procedure, if necessary, following use of the first and second patient-specific jigs, allowing the surgeon to properly position and orient the hip prosthesis. Also shown and described are novel devices for implanting an acetabular cup. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180297 | Advanced Intra-spinal Decompression Implant - A new intra-spinal decompression implant is introduced. One example for our presentation is a device with 2 or 3 pieces, with each piece with 2 clamps, symmetrically located on each side of each piece. The main piece has at least 2 screws which engage into 2 or more grooves in the side piece, to get attached to the side piece. The 3 | 2014-06-26 |
20140180298 | INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR PROVISIONALLY LOCKING A POLYAXIAL SCREW - An instrument for provisionally tightening a screw body member to a head of a polyaxial bone screw includes a barrel body, an inner shaft, a handle and lever, and a load link assembly. The barrel body includes a distal end with a pair of rotatable tangs configured to engage the screw body member. The inner shaft includes a distal end configured to engage a bushing within the screw body member. The lever pivotally couples to one of the handle and the barrel body. The load link assembly couples to the inner shaft and the lever. Actuation of the lever towards causes the load link assembly to longitudinally displace the inner shaft toward the distal end to contact the bushing and advance the bushing into frictional fit between the screw body member and the head of the polyaxial bone screw. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180299 | Intraocular Lens Insertion Device - An intraocular insertion device ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140180300 | Intraocular Lens Insertion Device - An instrument for inserting an intraocular lens capable of securely and safely pushing out the lens by a simple structure. An instrument ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140180301 | TRANSESOPHAGEAL GASTRIC REDUCTION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING THE SIZE OF A PREVIOUSLY FORMED GASTRIC REDUCTION POUCH - A gastric reduction pouch of a stomach is formed by gathering stomach tissue circumferentially from within the stomach to form a reduced diameter stomach section. A plurality of fasteners are deployed within the gathered stomach tissue to maintain the reduced diameter stomach portion. The gathering step may include folding the stomach tissue to produce a plurality of stomach tissue folds. A device is disclosed that is particularly adapted to permit such gastric reduction of a previously formed gastric reduction pouch. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180302 | AUTOMATED, SELECTABLE, SOFT TISSUE EXCISION BIOPSY DEVICES AND METHODS - An excisional biopsy and delivery device may comprise one or more rotating, penetrating and cutting rod elements. The rod elements may be configured to advance from a stored and confined first position and rotate about an axis, while being simultaneously revolved about a central axis. The rod elements may then assume a second released and expanded configuration that is operative to cut around and surround target tissue. In this manner, the rod elements are operative to move through the surrounding tissue to create a volume of revolution and to sever and capture the target tissue contained within the volume of revolution from the surrounding tissue. The severed and captured volume of revolution containing the target tissue may then be removed. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180303 | SURGICAL BAG DEVICE AND REMOTE OPERATING MECHANISM - A surgical bag device is provided. The device includes a surgical bag with a pocket at the open top and elongate biasing member disposed in conjunction with the pocket and translatable between a first open position where the biasing member extends through a substantial portion of a circumference of the pocket, to a second closed position. An elongate push rod with a distal end portion is fixed to the biasing member and an opposite proximal end portion operatively engaged with a movable plunger within a housing. The push rod is translatable as urged by the plunger between a distal position extending the biasing member into the pocket and a proximal position withdrawing the biasing member from the pocket. The push rod comprises a plurality of longitudinally spaced teeth disposed thereon, which are meshingly engagable with a plurality of teeth from a corresponding first set of teeth of a pinion gear. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180304 | STEERABLE ULTRASOUND CATHETER - Ultrasound catheter devices and methods provide enhanced disruption of blood vessel obstructions. Ultrasound catheter devices generally include an elongate flexible catheter body with one or more lumens, an ultrasound transmission member extending longitudinally through the catheter body lumen and a distal head coupled with the transmission member and positioned adjacent the distal end of the catheter body for disrupting occlusions. Improved features of ultrasound catheters include catheter bodies and ultrasound transmission members with increasing distal flexibility, guidewire tubes allowing contact between a guidewire and an ultrasound transmission member, distal heads with improved guidewire lumens, and torquable proximal housings for enhancing disruption of blood vessel occlusions. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180305 | INSERTION TOOL FOR PADDLE-STYLE ELECTRODE - A system for lead implantation includes a lead having a paddle-style electrode extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the paddle-style electrode, having a back surface; an active surface; a plurality of electrode contacts disposed on the active surface; and a longitudinal lumen extending into the paddle-style electrode and defining an opening at the proximal end of the paddle-style electrode. The lead also has at least one lead body extending from the paddle-style electrode. The at least one lead body includes conductors that are electrically coupled to the electrode contracts. The system also includes an insertion tool having a distal portion for insertion into the longitudinal lumen of the paddle-style electrode. At least the distal portion of the insertion tool or the longitudinal lumen (or both) includes a low friction material forming a surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.1 or less. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180306 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FIXATION - Various fixation techniques for implantable medical device (IMDs) are described. In one example, an assembly comprises an IMD; and a set of active fixation tines attached to the IMD. The active fixation tines in the set are deployable from a spring-loaded position in which distal ends of the active fixation tines point away from the IMD to a hooked position in which the active fixation tines bend back towards the IMD. The active fixation tines are configured to secure the IMD to a patient tissue when deployed while the distal ends of the active fixation tines are positioned adjacent to the patient tissue. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180307 | ELECTROSTIMULATION IN TREATING CEREBROVASCULAR CONDITIONS - A system for treating a medical condition in a living body, comprising two subsystems, an implant subsystem and an electrical stimulation unit subsystem. The implant subsystem comprises at least one electrostimulation module, contains at least one electrically conductive electrode and, preferably, an anchoring member. The electrical stimulation unit, adapted for producing and controlling electrical waveforms, is connected to the electrodes. The implant subsystem is implanted adjacent to at least one of the following structures: the carotid sinus nerve, aortic nerve, common carotid artery, external carotid artery, internal carotid artery, carotid artery bifurcation, carotid body, aortic body or aortic arch receptors. The electrical stimulation unit is maintained outside the patient's body and is adapted to program, generate, control and deliver the electrical waveform via a wired or a wireless connection to the implant subsystem, thereby stimulating the structure it is adjacent to and treating the medical condition. | 2014-06-26 |
20140180308 | Active Device for Positioning a Surgical Instrument and a Surgical Robotic System Comprising this Device - The present invention relates to an active positioning device for a surgical instrument arranged on a robot arm, comprising a carrier plate ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140180309 | MOUNTING AND POSITIONING DEVICE OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND.OR AN ENDOSCOPE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY AND ASURGICAL ROBOT SYSTEM - The invention describes a mounting and positioning device of a surgical instrument and/or an endoscope for minimally-invasive surgery, in particular for use within a surgical robot system, comprising a first axis of rotation ( | 2014-06-26 |
20140180310 | MEDICAL-TECHNICAL DEVICE CALIBRATION - Robotic surgical tools, systems, and methods for preparing for and performing robotic surgery include a memory mounted on the tool. The memory can perform a number of functions when the tool is loaded on the tool manipulator: first, the memory can provide a signal verifying that the tool is compatible with that particular robotic system. Secondly, the tool memory may identify the tool-type to the robotic system so that the robotic system can reconfigure its programming. Thirdly, the memory of the tool may indicate tool-specific information, including measured calibration offsets indicating misalignment of the tool drive system, tool life data, or the like. This information may be stored in a read only memory (ROM), or in a nonvolatile memory which can be written to only a single time. The invention further provides improved engagement structures for coupling robotic surgical tools with manipulator structures. | 2014-06-26 |