46th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 53 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140336586 | Drug Filled Delivery Assembly - A drug delivery assembly comprises a housing ( | 2014-11-13 |
20140336587 | AUTO-INJECTOR - Provided is a cassette unit suitable for use with an auto-injector having an electrically powered drive unit. The cassette unit has a housing defining a cassette unit housing cavity and a needle projection aperture. The housing cavity is arranged for receipt of a syringe suitable for use in the injected delivery of drug to a patient. The syringe has a barrel for containing a volume of a liquid drug formulation, the barrel defining an end flange at the rear end thereof and a forward shoulder at the forward end thereof. The cassette unit includes a sleeve form adapter arranged for receipt by the syringe barrel and to fit at least partly over the end flange of the syringe barrel. Accommodation of different syringe sizes within the same cassette unit geometry is achievable by selecting a sleeve form adapter tailored to the particular sizing of the barrel of each different syringe. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336588 | AUTO-INJECTOR - Provided is a cassette unit suitable for use with an auto-injector having an electrically powered drive unit. The cassette unit has a housing defining a cassette unit housing cavity and a needle projection aperture. The housing cavity is arranged for receipt of a syringe for injected delivery of a drug to a patient. The cassette unit includes a removable cap that in a capping position fits over and thereby acts to close off the needle projection aperture; and connecting to the removable cap, a needle cover defining a needle sheath for sheathing the needle tip of the syringe. The removable cap is provided with one or more first engagement features arranged for selectively engaging one or more second engagement features of the cassette unit housing when the removable cap is in the capping position to thereby restrict/prevent rotation of the removable cap and needle cover relative to the housing. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336589 | INJECTOR SAFETY DEVICE - A safety member for use with an injection device is disclosed. The safety member includes a blocking ring extending into a housing of the injection device in blocking association with a latch member associated with a trigger mechanism of the injector, in which the blocking ring blocks movement of a portion of the trigger mechanism into a firing position. The safety member further includes a manipulable portion disposed outside the housing and configured for hand-manipulation by a user to remove the safety member from the housing to unblock the firing mechanism to enable firing of the injector. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336590 | AUTOINJECTOR - Described is an autoinjector comprising a case, a needle shroud slidably arranged in the case, a chassis slidably arranged in the case and rotatably coupled to the needle shroud, an outer plunger selectively engaged to the chassis, an inner plunger selectively engaged to the outer plunger, and a drive spring applying a biasing force to the outer plunger. The biasing force is applied to the inner plunger when the inner plunger is engaged to the outer plunger. Axial movement of the needle shroud relative to the case causes rotation of the chassis relative to the needle shroud. The rotation of the chassis causes the inner plunger to rotate relative to the outer plunger and disengage the outer plunger to remove the biasing force from the drive spring on the inner plunger. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336591 | Dosing System - The invention concerns a dosing system for adjusting a dose volume of a fluid medium. The dosing system has a longitudinal center axis ( | 2014-11-13 |
20140336592 | SYRINGE CARRIER - Described is a syringe carrier comprising a body adapted to receive a barrel of a syringe. The body includes an annular groove formed in a distal end and adapted to receive a circlip disposed in a circumferential gap between the barrel of the syringe and a needle shield covering a needle of the syringe. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336593 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Drug delivery devices are provided that are configured to release drug following passive or active activation of the device protecting the drug contained therein. In one aspect, the device may be configured to release a drug following selective application of light irradiation to the device. In another aspect, the device is configured to a release drug following degradation of at least a part of the device body that is formed, for example, from a bioerodible, hermetic material. An exemplary bioerodible, hermetic material is a biodegradable glass. Still other aspects provide for release of a drug upon a combination of both passive and active activation of the device. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336594 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes an elongated wire body having flexibility; a distal member that covers a distal portion of the wire body and is configured to have a resin material; and a hydrophilic lubricant layer that is formed so as to cover a proximal end of the distal member and is configured to have a hydrophilic material. In addition, the hydrophilic lubricant layer has a tapered shape whose outer diameter gradually decreases toward a proximal side. In addition, the maximum outer diameter of the hydrophilic lubricant layer is smaller than the maximum outer diameter of the distal member. In addition, a proximal portion of the distal member has a tapered shape whose outer diameter gradually decreases toward the proximal side, and a distal end of the hydrophilic lubricant layer is positioned at the tapered portion of the distal member. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336595 | PERIPHERAL ADMINISTRATION OF PROTEINS INCLUDING TGF-beta SUPERFAMILY MEMBERS FOR TREATMENT OF SYSTEMIC DISORDERS AND DISEASE - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for accomplishing systemic delivery of minimally-soluble bioactive agents such as, but not limited to, proteins of the TGF-β superfamily via a peripheral mode of administration. According to the invention, an exemplary bioactive agent is BMP-7. The invention further provides for minimally-invasive systemic treatment of skeletal disorders such as osteoporosis as well as minimally-invasive systemic treatment of injured or diseased non-mineralized tissues and organs such kidneys. Practice of the invention eliminates adverse side effects at the peripheral site of intravenous administration of the bioactive agent. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336596 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING PHARMACEUTICAL LIQUIDS - Dispenser for dispensing pharmaceutical liquid having a housing, a liquid reservoir, arranged within the housing, an exit opening, through which liquid is discharged into a surrounding atmosphere, an outlet channel connecting the liquid reservoir to the exit opening and having an outlet valve, openable in a pressure-dependent manner or actuatable manually, arranged in the outlet channel. With the valve closed, the outlet channel is subdivided into a first portion upstream of the outlet valve and a second portion downstream of the outlet valve. The housing is of antibacterial design in the region of surfaces which are intended to come into contact with the liquid, wherein it is exclusively surfaces in the region of the second portion and/or of an outer surface of the housing which have this antibacterial design. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336597 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRICALLY DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF EXUDATE IN DRESSINGS - Systems and methods are provided for sensing fluid in a dressing on a patient and producing an electrical signal. In one instance, a galvanic cell is used as an electronic detection device. The galvanic cell is placed in the dressing and produces voltage when the dressing is substantially saturated. In one instance, the dressing is a reduced-pressure, absorbent dressing. Other systems, methods, and dressings are presented. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336598 | BODILY FLUID DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY - A bodily fluid drainage assembly can include a fluid bag and one or more covers. The assembly can include one or more volume indicators from which an approximate volume of a bodily fluid that is retained within the bag can be ascertained. In some arrangements, a cover includes a volume indicator that defines an opening through which a transparent or semitransparent portion of the bag can be viewed. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336599 | SUCTION MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY - A suction manifold assembly for a fluid management system comprised of a suction manifold and a mounting member. The suction manifold includes a single outlet port and a plurality of inlet ports, including a removable inlet port having a tissue collection device for collecting excised tissue. The suction manifold assembly enables convenient and precise adjustment of suction levels of inputs into fluid collection containers, integrates tissue collection with suction operations, and provides strain relief to tubing thereby allowing accurate fluid deficit monitoring operations. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336600 | Method for Obtaining Sterile Human Amniotic Fluid and Uses Thereof - Provided herein is a pre-Caesarean method for collecting amniotic fluid from a patient. A needle is inserted into the incision site for the future C-section, which may be under ultrasound guidance, through which the amniotic fluid is drawn under a low level suction and, optionally, gravity to a sterile collection container. The method encompasses filtering and/or irradiating the amniotic fluid to collect biomolecules of interest such as growth factors and/or stem cells. Also provided is the sterile amniotic fluid or filtrates thereof collected by the method described herein | 2014-11-13 |
20140336601 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A TISSUE SITE WITH REDUCED PRESSURE INVOLVING A REDUCED-PRESSURE INTERFACE HAVING A CUTTING ELEMENT - Systems and methods for a reduced-pressure interface for providing reduced pressure through a sealing member to a distribution manifold includes a housing having a flange portion and a cavity wall portion such that the cavity wall portion forms a cavity having a tissue-facing cavity opening. A conduit port is coupled to the cavity wall and has a conduit aperture, such that the conduit port is adapted to receive a reduced-pressure delivery conduit. An attachment device is coupled to a tissue-facing side of the flange portion of the housing such that the attachment device couples the housing to the sealing member. Additionally, a cutting element is at least temporarily coupled to the housing proximate to the tissue-facing cavity opening such that the cutting element is adapted to form an aperture in the sealing member when the cutting element is driven into the sealing member with a driving force. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336602 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING A WOUND WITH SUCTION AND METHOD OF DETECTING A LOSS OF SUCTION - A system for applying suction to a wound is provided, including a suction source for providing suction to a conduit operatively associated with the wound to communicate suction to the wound, a vent in fluid communication with the conduit to provide a reference airflow into the conduit when the system is in operation, such that a loss of suction at the wound is indicated by deviation from the reference airflow, and a waste collector canister between the wound and the suction source for collecting liquids aspirated from the wound, wherein the canister includes one or more disks containing gelling agent. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336603 | REDUCED-PRESSURE, COMPOSITE MANIFOLDS - A reduced-pressure treatment system for treating a wound on a patient includes a composite manifold that may help prevent or minimize injury to a wound edge of the wound being treated with reduced pressure. The composite manifold includes a perimeter manifold member and an inboard manifold member. The perimeter manifold member is designed to not collapse substantially under reduced pressure in a therapy range. The perimeter manifold member may be more rigid with respect to compressibility than the inboard manifold member. A sealing member is used to form a fluid seal over the wound, and a reduced-pressure subsystem provides reduced pressure to the composite manifold. Other systems, methods, and dressings are presented. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336604 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING ACCIDENTAL BOWEL LEAKAGE - Described here are body liners and methods for treating accidental bowel leakage using one or more body liners. The body liners may be formed from one or more liner layers and in some instances may comprise one or more adhesive regions to connect the body liners to the skin of a wearer. The body liners may be configured to absorb fluid, and may selectively distribute fluid relative to the body liner. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336605 | Apertured Nonwoven Materials and Methods For Forming The Same - The present disclosure is generally directed, in part, to a selectively apertured nonwoven material forming a portion of a disposable absorbent article. The nonwoven material comprises a layer of bicomponent fibers, and a plurality of apertures formed in the layer of bicomponent fibers. Each aperture has a major axis and a minor axis. Each major axis is larger than each minor axis. Each major axis has a length of greater than about 1.5 mm and less than about 10 mm and each minor axis has a length of greater than about 0.4 mm and less than about 1.25 mm. The nonwoven material has a basis weight of less than 25 gsm, but greater than 10 gsm. The layer of bicomponent fibers has an effective open area greater than about 3% but less than about 30%. The apertures have an aperture area greater than about 0.5 mm | 2014-11-13 |
20140336606 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH DUAL CORE - An absorbent article. The absorbent article includes a topsheet having a body contacting surface, a backsheet joined to said topsheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the absorbent core has an upper layer and a lower layer. The lower layer has two density zones. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336607 | METHOD OF TREATING A WEB USING AN APPARATUS HAVING A CENTER BEARER RING - A method of treating a web includes directing the web toward an apparatus having a first roller and a second roller together defining a nip. The first roller is rotated in a first direction and includes two ends, a length extending between the two ends, a raised area adapted to treat the web, and a bearer ring. The bearer ring extends around the circumference of the first roller and is disposed at a location between and spaced from the ends of the first roller. The second roller of the apparatus is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The web is fed to the nip of the apparatus such that the web is contacted by the raised area on the first roller to treat the web. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336608 | Three-Dimensional Sheet Material and Absorbent Articles Including Such Material - The present application discloses and claims a three-dimensional sheet material and an absorbent article which utilizes the sheet material within the article. The three-dimensional sheet material is designed to minimize the contact area on one side of the material thereby making it useful for various applications including a body contacting top sheet or liner material. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336609 | MOISTURE BARRIER FOR CLOTHING - A Moisture Barrier for Clothing includes a pad having an upper layer made from a soft woven material, such as cotton, an intermediate absorbent layer, a moisture barrier layer, and an adhesive layer. The Moisture Barrier for Clothing is oval in shape, accommodating its length and width, depending upon the user's needs. The Moisture Barrier for Clothing is virtually undetectable while used and can be used in conjunction with sheer or tight-fitting clothing, such as sheer summer shorts, and can be worn directly on the woman's pants without the need for underwear or panties. The Moisture Barrier for Clothing is shaped and may be formed with seam-receiving notches to closely adhere to the inside surface of outer clothing, while remaining virtually undetectable, and can be color-matched to the clothing being worn, or to the woman's skin tone, to prevent any see-through aspects of a sheer or thin garment. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336610 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR POINT OF USE MIXING OF PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - Methods and devices for delivering variable amounts of a drug formulation directly from a drug delivery device without requiring point of use reconstitution as a separate mixing step are described herein. These methods and devices increase the convenience, speed and simplicity of administration of drug formulations. The devices mix two or more components in a constant mixing ratio effectively simultaneous to administration, and allow for variable doses while retaining the desired ratio of the components in each dose. The devices are particularly useful for administering drug formulations that are unstable at room temperature in liquid form. The methods described herein generally use conventional devices that have been modified to administer an unstable compound and provide acceptable storage stability. Typical devices include infusion sets, pump reservoirs, syringes, pens, vials and cartridges. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336611 | Catheter sheath and tip - A method and apparatus for diverting the path of an object moving within a catheter sheath so that the object exits the catheter sheath at an angle greater than 0° and less than 90° is disclosed. The subject matter of this application more specifically pertains to catheter sheaths and catheter sheath portions that comprise a lateral opening and an deflection means such that objects moving along the longitudinal axis of a catheter are diverted from the longitudinal axis so that they exit the catheter through a lateral opening in the catheter sheath or catheter sheath portion. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336612 | INFLATABLE SYSTEM FOR ENTERAL FEEDING DEVICE - Systems and methods of providing an enteral feeding device within a human body, e.g., the stomach, via a stoma are disclosed. One or more systems may comprise a tube having distal and proximal ends, and a lumen extending therebetween, the lumen in communication with an inflatable member and an inflation port, and an inflation medium to supply the inflatable member. The inflation medium may comprise a fluid including a thermosensitive polymer. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336613 | INFUSION-TUBE CLAMP FOR AN INFUSION PUMP, AND A METHOD FOR USING SAID INFUSION-TUBE CLAMP - The invention relates to an infusion tube clamp for being inserted in an infusion pump comprising a base member having an infusion pump receiving area, a first clamping leg, and a second clamping leg for squeezing an infusion tube, wherein the two clamping legs are swivel-connected to each other at a first infusion tube clamp end. The infusion tube clamp also includes a click device for safely positioning the two clamping legs in more than one position relative to each other. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336614 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS THEREFOR - A drug delivery device for delivery of medicament having a delivery pump system and a cartridge system, the delivery pump system operating electromagnetically by driving two disk magnets that are housed within pump body inserts of the cartridge system. The displacement of the magnets and an elastomer membrane placed between the magnets of the cartridge system results in a volumetric change within two reservoirs and the flow of medicaments. The medicament flows from the reservoirs to the inlet/outlet members via the pump body inserts and discharged to a patient user's body through an infusion set. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336615 | Systems And Methods For Injecting Cellular Fluids - A system includes at least one pressurizing mechanism, a fluid path adapted to be placed in operative connection with the pressurizing mechanism to deliver an injectate to a patient, wherein the injectate includes cells, a control system operably associated with the at least one pressurizing mechanism; and at least one parameter generation system in operative connection with the control system. The parameter generation system includes an input system to receive data of a type of cells to be injected and is adapted to generate at least one parameter for the injection procedure at least in part on the basis of the data of the type of cells. The at least one parameter for the injection procedure may, for example, be a variable associated with the injectate, a variable associated with an injection protocol or a variable associated with at least one component of the fluid path. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336616 | DELIVERY DEVICE - A device for delivery of a measured or predetermined dose of an active agent to a dermal or mucosal surface comprising: a) a deformable chamber comprising at least one dome-shaped member defining a reservoir for an active agent; and b) a porated disc. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336617 | System, Method, and Kit for Providing the Diameter of a Balloon During Treatment - Medical systems are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to medical systems, methods, and kits useful in providing the diameter of a balloon during the performance of a procedure. An exemplary medical system comprises a balloon catheter, an inflation device, and a measuring device having one or more indicia. Each indicium of the one or more indicia has a form that corresponds to the nominal value of a balloon diameter. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336618 | SPRAY EJECTOR MECHANISMS AND DEVICES PROVIDING CHARGE ISOLATION AND CONTROLLABLE DROPLET CHARGE, AND LOW DOSAGE VOLUME OPHTHALMIC ADMINISTRATION - The present disclosure relates to ejector mechanisms and devices for generating a directed stream of droplets, as well as improved methods for delivering an ejected stream of droplets to a target. The device and methods may be useful for the delivery of fluid for ophthalmic, topical, oral, nasal, or pulmonary use, more particularly, for use in the delivery of ophthalmic fluid to the eye. Certain aspects of the disclosure relate to devices and methods for the delivery of a therapeutically effective low dosage volume medicament composition to a target, e.g., by controlling charge, droplet size and/or droplet deposit parameters of the medicament composition. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336619 | OPHTHALMIC SHUNT AND METHOD - An ophthalmic shunt includes a seal or septum through which multiple injections of the therapeutic agent can be made as needed, thereby avoiding repeated injury to the sclera. The therapeutic agent is temporarily carried in a tube connected to the septum. The therapeutic agent release may be rapid or sustained over a period of time. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336620 | MEDICAL DEVICES WITH A SLOTTED TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING IMPROVED STRESS DISTRIBUTION - Medical devices and methods for making and using the same. A medical device may include an elongate tubular member. The tubular member may include a first circumferential tube segment, a second circumferential tube segment disposed next to the first circumferential tube segment, and a third circumferential tube segment disposed next to the second circumferential tube segment. The first tube segment and the second tube segment may be separated by a first set of slots formed in the tubular member. The second tube segment and the third tube segment may be separated by a second set of slots formed in the tubular member. The second tube segment may be connected to the first tube segment with a proximally-extending beam formed in the tubular member. The second tube segment may also be connected to the third tube segment with a distally-extending beam formed in the tubular member. A ring may be defined in the second tube segment between the proximally-extending beam and the distally-extending beam. The ring may have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width different from the first width. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336621 | CATHETER WITH COMPOSITE STIFFENER - A catheter comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway defining a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The elongate tubular member comprises a relatively stiff proximal section and a relatively flexible distal section. The proximal section includes an inner tubular liner, a first stiffener comprising a metal alloy, and a second stiffener comprising a non-metal alloy. The first and second stiffeners are coaxially wound exterior to the proximal inner liner. The distal section includes a distal inner tubular liner and the second stiffener coaxially wound exterior to the distal inner liner. The first stiffener terminates before reaching the distal section. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336622 | GUIDE WIRE - A guide wire includes an elongated wire body exhibiting flexibility, a distal side coating layer that covers a distal portion of the wire body and is made of a resin material, and a tubular member through which the wire body passes and possessing a distal portion positioned in the vicinity of a proximal portion of the distal side coating layer. A plurality of melted portions which are concavely deformed toward the wire body side by melting are formed in the tubular member. The tubular member is fixed to the wire body by bringing the melted portions into press-contact with the wire body The plurality of melted portions is irregularly formed along an axis direction of the tubular member | 2014-11-13 |
20140336623 | DATA COMMUNICATION WITH INTERVENTIONAL INSTRUMENTS - The invention relates to a data communication system ( | 2014-11-13 |
20140336624 | RETENTION DRAINAGE CATHETER - A multi-lumen catheter, for insertion into and draining a body cavity, that mitigates the risk of obstruction of the drainage ports and drainage lumen of the catheter, reduces the detrimental effects caused by the suction forces of the drainage ports on the body cavity being drained, and reduces the risk of infection of the body cavity being drained by decreasing the residual volume of fluid retained in the body cavity being drained. These advantages are achieved by the novel approach of disposing a perforated filter membrane over a segmented retention element and also over the drainage ports of the drainage lumen of the catheter thereby creating internal interstitial drainage channels and internal interstitial drainage cavities. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336625 | PREOPERATIVE TORIC AXIS CORNEAL MARKER - Preoperative toric axis corneal marker useful for delimiting the correct position of an intraocular lens, implanting an intraestromal ring in a patient's eye, performing a limbal relaxing incision or any other type of intervention requiring a precise marking prior to an intervention on the cornea, wherein the marker incorporates an attaching means to a slit lamp and which marker comprises a generally “L”-shaped body which is anchored, by means of a first wing, to the attaching means to the slit lamp and its second wing features a hollow cylindrical shape where a tubular bushing, which presents at least a small lug radially arranged at its free base, is fitted, through which the marking on the eye will be accomplished. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336626 | MEDICAL ASSEMBLY USING SHORT PULSE FIBER LASER - A method of ablating a solid substance within a mammalian body is presented. The method includes generating a superheated zone within the body using a fiber lasing assembly that emits pulses at a pulse repetition rate of 1 kHz to 500 kHz, where each pulse has a wavelength from 1.7 micron to 2.2 micron, a pulse width from 2 ns to 800 ns, and a pulse energy from 0.05 mJ to 2 mJ. The fiber lasing assembly used further includes a seed laser and an amplifier optically connected to the seed laser by an Ho-doped, Tm-doped, or Ho Tm co-doped fiber. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336627 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN OPTICAL BREAK-THROUGH IN A TISSUE - The invention relates to a device for measuring an optical penetration that is triggered in a tissue underneath the tissue surface by means of therapeutic laser radiation which a laser-surgical device concentrates in a treatment focus located in said tissue. The inventive device is provided with a detection beam path comprising a lens system which couples radiation emanating from the tissue underneath the tissue surface into the detection beam path. A detector device generating a detection signal which indicates the spatial dimension and/or position of the optical penetration in the tissue is arranged downstream of the detection beam path. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336628 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH JAW OPENING ASSIST FEATURE - An apparatus for operating on tissue includes an end effector, an actuator, and a spring assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw and a second jaw that pivots relative to the first jaw from an open position to a closed position. The actuator is coupled with the second jaw to pivot the second jaw relative to the first jaw. The spring assembly is coupled with the actuator and is adjustable from a first position to a second position. The spring assembly compresses to resiliently bias the actuator to pivot the second jaw to the open position when the spring assembly is in the first position. The spring assembly compresses a smaller amount when the spring assembly is in the second position. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336629 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH TRANSLATING COMPLIANT JAW CLOSURE FEATURE - An apparatus for operating on tissue comprises a body, an elongate shaft, an end effector, a compression member, and a firing beam. The end effector has a pair of jaws configured to open and close along a first plane. The end effector is capable of delivering RF energy to the tissue. The compression member is configured to drive the jaws to a closed position once the compression member has been distally driven into the end effector. The compression member is substantially inflexible along the first plane yet is flexible along a second plane that is transverse to the first plane. The firing beam is operable to sever tissue captured within the end effector. The compression member may be actuated distally to close the jaws upon tissue and provide uniform compression of the tissue along the length of the jaws before the firing beam is advanced through the tissue. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336630 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - System and methods of an electrosurgical controller having multiple modes of operation that are configured for treatment of a specific targeted tissue type and the electrosurgical effect desired where the treatment and effect are provided by a single controller and an electrosurgical probe. The electrosurgical controller includes an integrated fluid control apparatus or pump where activation of the controller allows for selective energy delivery and corresponding fluid volume flow rates. The electrosurgical probe includes a fluid transport lumen and is in communication with the controller and the pump for operation of the probe in the various user selected modes with accompanying energy delivery and fluid control directed to the desired treatment and surgical effect. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336631 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR ACHIEVING INTRAVASCULAR, THERMALLY-INDUCED RENAL NEUROMODULATION - Apparatus, systems, and methods for achieving thermally-induced renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present application, for example, is directed to apparatuses, systems, and methods that incorporate a treatment device comprising an elongated shaft. The elongated shaft is sized and configured to deliver a thermal element to a renal artery via an intravascular path. Thermally-induced renal neuromodulation may be achieved via direct and/or via indirect application of thermal energy to heat or cool neural fibers that contribute to renal function, or of vascular structures that feed or perfuse the neural fibers. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336632 | TISSUE ABLATION SYSTEMS AND METHOD - Tissue is treated using a radiofrequency power supply connected to an applicator having a chamber filled with an electrically non-conductive gas surrounded by a thin dielectric wall. A radiofrequency voltage is applied at a level sufficient to ionize the gas into a plasma and to capacitively couple the ionized plasma with the tissue to deliver radiofrequency current to ablate or otherwise treat the tissue. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336633 | ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR - An electrosurgical system is provided. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to tissue. A power source operably couples to the electrosurgical generator and is configured to deliver power to one or more types of loads connected to the electrosurgical generator. The electrosurgical generator includes a controller including a microprocessor coupled to the electrosurgical generator and configured to control the output of the electrosurgical generator. A fiber optic connection circuit is in operative communication with the controller and includes one or more types of logic devices and one or more types of fiber optic channels. The fiber optic connection circuit is configured to mitigate leakage current associated with at least one of a plurality of components operatively associated with the electrosurgical generator by providing isolation. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336634 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL ATTACHMENT FOR ELECTROCAUTERY SURGICAL DEVICE - A multifunctional surgical device particularly for use during electro cauterization for irrigation, and/or smoke and/or fluid evacuation as required. The device comprises a working hub incorporating an elongated tube and including a vacuum port disposed through an exterior wall of the hub, the port being fluidly connectable to a source of vacuum or irrigation fluid; a stopcock which selectively connects the vacuum port and an outlet into the stopcock from the elongated tube, the stopcock selectively allowing a fluid connection to be formed between the vacuum port and the elongated tube; an open central passage longitudinally disposed through the device; the elongated tube having proximal and distal ends and being disposed co-linearly with the central passage, sized and configured to seat within a cannula and receive within the central passage the shaft of an endoscopic tool, while space remains therearound to pass fluid in either direction about the tool shaft. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336635 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A surgical forceps includes a first shaft member including a proximal portion having a handle at a proximal end thereof and a distal portion having a jaw member at a distal end thereof. The proximal and distal portions are pivotable between an aligned position and an angled position. A second shaft member includes a jaw member at a distal end thereof and a handle at a proximal end thereof. The shaft members are pivotable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for moving the jaw members relative to one another between an open position and a closed position to grasp tissue therebetween. The proximal portion of the first shaft member is pivoted relative to the distal portion of the first shaft member from the aligned position to the angled position upon movement of the first and second shaft members towards the spaced-apart position. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336636 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT FOR DELIVERY THROUGH A WORKING CHANNEL - Methods, systems, and devices for providing treatment to a target site are described. The system may include a guide assembly, an expandable support device coupled with the distal end of the guide assembly, and an operative member disposed on the expandable support device. The expandable support device may be configured to transition between a collapsed and expanded configuration. The expandable support device may be supported by one or more flexible supports aligned in parallel with an axis about which the expandable support device collapses and/or multiple splines arranged in a pattern configured to promote transitioning of the expandable support device between an expanded and collapsed configuration. The guide assembly may be configured to provide torque to the expandable support device. The operative member can include multiple electrodes arranged in parallel to the axis about which the expandable support device collapses. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336637 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING AND CONTROL DURING AN ABLATION PROCEDURE - A medical system configured for nerve modulation can include an elongate shaft, having a distal end region and a proximal end region is disclosed. Adjacent the distal end region an ablation electrode can be disposed. The system can further include a first optical fiber, having a proximal end and a distal end, extending along an outer surface of the elongate shaft, and in turn a number of (fiber Bragg Grating) FBG sensors therein. The FBG sensors can be positioned adjacent to the ablation electrode. An optical read out mechanism can be optically coupled to the optical fiber to transmit light into the optical fiber and detect light reflected from the FBG sensor. Here, the detected light, reflected from FBG temperature sensors, encodes local temperatures at each of the FBG temperature sensors. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336638 | Methods for Renal Neuromodulation - Methods and apparatus are provided for renal neuromodulation using a pulsed electric field to effectuate electroporation or electrofusion. It is expected that renal neuromodulation (e.g., denervation) may, among other things, reduce expansion of an acute myocardial infarction, reduce or prevent the onset of morphological changes that are affiliated with congestive heart failure, and/or be efficacious in the treatment of end stage renal disease. Embodiments of the present invention are configured for extravascular delivery of pulsed electric fields to achieve such neuromodulation. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336639 | ABLATION PROBE WITH FLARED ELECTRODES - An ablation device includes a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal and the distal ends, and a first array of electrodes at least partially disposed within the lumen, the first array of electrodes slidable relative to the cannula, each of the electrodes having a first configuration when inside the lumen, and a second configuration when unconfined outside the lumen, wherein one of the electrodes has a flared deployed profile. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336640 | CATHETER WITH MULTIPLE IRRIGATED ELECTRODES AND A FORCE SENSOR - A probe, including an insertion tube and an electrode mounted on a distal end of the insertion tube. A force sensor is mounted in the distal end of the insertion tube. The force sensor has a central opening and is configured to measure a force on the distal end. The probe also includes tubing, passing through the central opening, which is configured to supply irrigation fluid through apertures in the electrode. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336641 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING MEMS DEVICES - Surgical instruments are disclosed that are couplable to or have an end effector or a disposable loading unit with an end effector, and at least one micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device operatively connected to the surgical instrument for at least one of sensing a condition, measuring a parameter and controlling the condition and/or parameter. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336642 | ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An electrosurgical device coated an epoxy modified rigid silicone powder coating which includes a solvent-free hydroxyl functional solid phenyl silicone resin in the range of about 40% to about 60% parts per weight of the coating; a calcium metasilicate in the range of about 20% to about 40% parts per weight of the coating; an epoxy cresol novalac resin in the range of about 5% to about 15% parts per weight of the coating; an ultra-fine air micronized muscovite mica in the range of about 0% to about 10% parts per weight of the coating; a 60% active powder version of a methyl alkyl polysilaxane in the range of about 3% to about 7% parts per weight of the coating; a high temperature calcination of coprecipitated compound with manganese-copper-iron in the range of about 0% to about 10% parts per weight of the coating; an o-cresol novolac resin in the range of about 0.5% to about 3% parts per weight of the coating; and an acrylate copolymer in the range of about 0.5% to about 3% parts per weight of the coating. This coating is applied to the surfaces of an electrosurgical device minimize the build-up of charred tissue (i.e., eschar) on the surfaces of the electrosurgical device. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336643 | TISSUE RESECTING DEVICES AND METHODS - A tissue-resecting probe includes an elongated outer sleeve extending about an axis to a distal housing having a first window for receiving tissue. An edge of the first window has a dielectric surface. A rotatable inner sleeve has a second window, and at least a portion of an edge of the second window provides a first polarity electrode. Rotation of the inner sleeve within the outer sleeve moves the probe between window-open and window-closed configurations to resect tissue. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336644 | NEUTRAL ELECTRODE DEVICE, ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A CORRESPONDING NEUTRAL ELECTRODE DEVICE - In surgery using monopolar HF, there is a constant risk of patients suffering burns at the neutral electrode. Said problem stems from the fact that numerous methods have been devised by which relatively high HF currents are applied for extended periods of time. The present invention solves said problem by providing a neutral electrode, device that is to be used for applying an HF current to a biological tissue. Said improved neutral electrode device comprises at least one latent heat accumulator for absorbing heat. Thus heat peaks can be at least temporarily accumulated until the accumulated thermal energy can be safely released. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336645 | FORCEPS WITH CONTINUOUS LATCH - An article comprising: a housing comprising: i. a barrel portion, wherein a shaft capable of unidirectional or bidirectional movement is disposed within the barrel portion; wherein the shaft comprises a proximal end and a distal end; and wherein a pair of jaws is located at the distal end of the shaft; and ii. a plurality of controllers, wherein a jaw latch selector located under the barrel portion, connected to a shaft binder, is adapted for selecting between unidirectional and bidirectional movement of the shaft; and wherein a jaw controller located under the barrel portion is adapted to open and close the pair of jaws at the distal end of the shaft by movement of the shaft; wherein the shaft binder located in the barrel portion, disposed about the shaft, is connected to the jaw latch selector so that the shaft binder either binds upon the shaft to restrict movement of the shaft to unidirectional distal movement or does not bind upon the shaft so that the shaft moves bidirectionally; wherein the jaw controller and the jaw latch selector can be operated by fingers of the hand holding the housing; and wherein the shaft binder comprises a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is held in a fixed position by the housing. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336646 | OPERATION APPARATUS - A high-frequency operation apparatus includes a grasping portion for grasping a treatment target living tissue, an electrode for supplying a high-frequency current to the living tissue, a high-frequency current supplying section that generates the high-frequency current necessary for treatment, a cable section that transmits the high-frequency current, an impedance measuring section for measuring an impedance value of the living tissue, a detecting section that detects that the impedance value reaches an impedance threshold at a time when moisture in the living tissue starts to evaporate, a measuring section that measures an output time of the high-frequency current after the detection, a storing section that stores a set time, and an output control section that performs control for stopping an output when the output time of the high-frequency current reaches the stored set time. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336647 | SKULL CLAMP SYSTEM WITH PRESSURE LIMITED AND ALARM SYSTEMS - The skull clamp system with pressure limiting and alarm systems includes at least one and preferably multiple inwardly power driven immobilizing pins adjustably engaging the skull of a patient. The pin power drive systems includes at least one sensor capable of sensing the degree of back pressure on the pin from contact of the pin against the bone of the patient, the sensor being capable of signaling the drive system to stop when the sensor detects a preselected degree of back pressure. The sensor is also capable of signaling an alarm to warn of any reduction of pressure applied to the pins that might result from pin slippage. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336648 | ADJUSTABLE DYNAMIC EXTERNAL FIXATOR - Dynamic external fixator comprising a pair of rods ( | 2014-11-13 |
20140336649 | FIXATION CLAMP - A fixation clamp for use in an external fixation system for holding bone fragments adjacent to each other with the help of fixation elements, has of at least one clamping assembly having at least one reception provided by means of grooves to accommodate a fixation element along the longitudinal axis of the reception. At least one locking element extends through the clamping assemblies for blocking the position of the clamping assemblies in a defined angular position. The clamping assembly comprises a first jaw and a second jaw which are in contact with each other via respective contact surfaces. The clamping assembly comprises at least two orientation devices that extend from and/or into said contact surfaces which at least two orientation devices serve to orient the first jaw with respect to the second jaw. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336650 | EXTERNAL FIXATOR - A fixator for use in the reconstruction of acute, chronic and traumatic injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The fixator has a unique clamping system that allows for the snapping in of pins and rails, and for multi-planar fixation of bones. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336651 | SUTURE DISTAL LOCKING - A system for locking an intramedullary nail to a bone includes a first plate sized and shaped to be inserted through a channel of an intramedullary nail and dimensioned to prevent its passing through a locking hole of the intramedullary nail and a second plate sized and shaped to be positioned along a portion of an exterior of a hole drilled in the bone and dimensioned to prevent its passing through the hole drilled in the bone along with a connector couplable to the first and second plates and slidable through the channel of the intramedullary nail to extend through the locking hole from an interior of the channel to an exterior of a bone in which the intramedullary nail has been inserted. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336652 | Spinal Implant, Instrument for Preparation and Method of Use - The present disclosure relates to the field of spine disc implants. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosed spinal disc implants advantageously and ultimately provide fusion with the body of the vertebra and stabilization of the spine in an anatomically correct position, e.g., in cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar regions. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to a disc implant that addresses and overcomes the shortcomings of the prior implants by providing first and second inter-vertebral elements that are movably coupled relative to each other and are adapted to permit bone in-growth over time. Thus, the disclosed spinal disc implants permit relative movement between the first and second inter-vertebral elements upon implantation and after the patient is mobilized—thereby permitting the implant to assume a desired position based on the specific and unique spinal balance of the patient in an initial post-implantation period—but then the first and second inter-vertebral elements become fixed relative to each other (i.e., fused). The present disclosure also provides advantageous instrumentation and associated methods for positioning a spine disc implant in a desired anatomical location. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336653 | ARTICULATED BONE DRILL AND TAP - Technologies related to articulated bone drill and articulated bone tap apparatus are generally described. In some examples, articulated bone drills and taps may comprise bendable spines, movable bits, and flexible cylindrical tap or drill sleeves. The movable bit may be engaged at a distal end of the spine, and tensioning the spine and/or longitudinal displacement of at least one spine section with respect to at least one other spine section may be effective to steer the bit. The flexible cylindrical sleeve may be adapted to at least partially encase the spine, and the sleeve and the bit may be mechanically engaged so that rotation of the sleeve around the spine is effective to rotate the bit. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336654 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - One embodiment of the present invention includes a surgical instrument including an instrument body including a shaft having a distal end, a proximal end and a length therebetween; and a bushing having a length, wherein at least a portion of the length of the bushing includes a spring portion including a resilient member, wherein the bushing is cannulated such that the shaft of the instrument is positioned therethrough. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336655 | HOOK SHAPED ULTRASONIC CUTTING BLADE - An ultrasonic surgical blade has a blade body and a shank. The shank is fixed at one end to the blade body and is operatively connectable at an opposite end to a source of ultrasonic vibrations. The shank has a longitudinal axis. The blade body is eccentrically disposed relative to the axis. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336656 | MICROFRACTURE PICK - A microfracture pick having features configured to aid a user in advancing the microfracture pick through bone. The microfracture pick has an elongated member with a proximal end, a distal end, a sharp, optionally angled tip disposed adjacent the distal end of the elongated member, and at least one engaging feature disposed at one or more locations on the elongated member for engaging a complementary feature of a strike instrument. By striking an impact surface of the strike instrument, the user can produce a force that is translated via the elongated member of the microfracture pick through the tip, thereby making penetration of the tip through the bone more effective. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336657 | POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A PROSTHETIC IMPLANT - A positioning apparatus for guiding resection of a patient tissue and guiding placement of a prosthetic implant component in a desired implant position with respect to the resected patient tissue and method of use are described. A locating block includes a mating surface contoured for mating contact with the patient tissue. A cutting plane indicator provides a physical indication of a desired cutting plane for the resection. A placement indicator is spaced apart from the locating block and includes a component-contacting feature. An elongate spacing arm is operative to space the placement indicator apart from the locating block. The spacing arm is configured to place the component-contacting feature of the placement indicator at a predetermined placement position in three-dimensional space relative to the patient tissue. The placement position predetermination is at least partially based upon pre-operative imaging of the patient tissue. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336658 | ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336659 | FEMORAL SIZING JIG, FEMUR RESECTING SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A femoral sizing jig for use in total arthroplasty of left and right knees, comprises a femoral body, an external-rotation-angle arm which is, preferably pivotable, relative to the femoral body for setting an external angular rotation of a left or right femur, at least one of a cutting-jig guide and a cutting jig which is, preferably slidable, relative to the femoral body and in unison with movement of the external rotation-angle arm, and a medial posterior-condylar locator which is movable in unison with the movement of the external-rotation-angle arm, so as to maintain a fixed or substantially fixed relative distance with a medial side of the at least one of a cutting-jig guide and a cutting jig. A posterior-referencing femur resecting system using said femoral sizing jig and a method of resecting a femur at a knee joint relative to the medial posterior condyle are also provided. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336660 | PATIENT-MATCHED GUIDES FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for implanting and aligning orthopedic implants. A patient-matched alignment guide is used to orient tools and implants intraoperatively. In certain embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods include an orthopedic guide comprising a body having a bottom surface, wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface has predetermined surface characteristics that correspond to respective characteristics of a patient's bony anatomy, and a pliable flange that extends from the bottom surface and is shaped to be received within an undercut of an implant to releasably couple the orthopedic guide to the implant. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336661 | ANATOMIC SOCKET ALIGNMENT GUIDE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - This disclosure provides an anatomic socket alignment guide set, for total hip replacement arthroplasty. The guide set is created from patient-specific medical images, allowing the guide set components to recreate the native center of rotation of a patient's hip joint, thereby permitting accurate placement of the hip replacement prosthesis. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336662 | INSTRUMENTS FOR OSTEOLYSIS REPAIR - A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336663 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ANCHORAGE IN HUMAN OR ANIMAL TISSUE - An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces includes a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contact faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces, no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336664 | GUIDEWIRE AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A surgical guide wire or K-wire and method of use are provided. The K-wire, or guide wire, has opposite end portions and a shank portion in between. One end portion has a deformable end portion that, once outside of a confining guide passage, can be deformed to present a projected forward facing area that is larger than the transverse cross section of the K-wire, or guide wire, while in the passage. The increased area will provide increased resistance to additional forward axial movement into the surgical site. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336665 | OSCILLATING LITHOTRIPTER - A lithotripter is provided for fragmenting a stone inside a patient's body. In one form, the lithotripter includes a motor having at least two modes of operation and is configured to produce first and second waveforms. A wave guide shaft is configured to transmit the first and second waveforms to the stone. In one form, at least one of the first and second waveforms is provided to the stone at a frequency that is about equal to a natural frequency of the stone. In a variation, the lithotripter may include an ultrasonic driver configured to produce an ultrasonic frequency waveform and a sonic driver configured to produce a sonic frequency waveform. The sonic driver is mechanically coupled to the ultrasonic driver. The ultrasonic driver and the sonic driver may be disposed within a driver housing. In another variation, the lithotripter may include a brushless DC motor. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336666 | OSCILLATING LITHOTRIPTER - A tip element for a lithotripter is provided. The tip element includes a proximal end configured for attachment to a waveguide of the lithotripter and a distal end configured for placement against at least one urinary tract stone. The lithotripter transmits energy from the tip element to the at least one urinary tract stone to break up the at least one urinary tract stone into fragments. The tip element may further include a tip element passage that extends between the proximal end and the distal end. The tip element passage communicates with a lumen of the waveguide for at least one of suctioning and irrigating a urinary tract. The distal end has one or more sharp edges to maintain contact between the at least one urinary tract stone and the distal end during suctioning. The distal end may be configured to limit the size of fragments from the at least one urinary tract stone drawn into the tip element passage during suctioning. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336667 | NERVE MODULATION METHODS - System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a distal opening at the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curved cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curved cannula comprising a curved distal end configured to be extended outward from the distal opening to generate a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curved cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured to allow a treatment device to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336668 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FIXATING TRANSVENOUSLY IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES - A transvenously implantable medical device (TIMD) includes an electrical lead and a control module. The electrical lead includes one or more electrodes and is adapted for transvenous implantation. The electrical lead is also pre-biased to expand from a collapsed state to an expanded state to mechanically engage an internal wall of a blood vessel. The control module is secured to and in electrical communication with the electrical lead. The control module includes a signal management component and a power component disposed in a housing adapted for implantation into the blood vessel. The control module is adapted for at least one of stimulating and sensing a physiologic response using the one or more electrodes of the electrical lead. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336669 | HAPTIC GLOVES AND SURGICAL ROBOT SYSTEMS - A haptic glove configured to transmit haptic feedback to an operator of a surgical robot system may include: a plurality of vibrators on a first surface of the haptic glove, the plurality of vibrators configured to apply vibrations; at least one pressure sensor at a finger part of a second surface of the haptic glove opposite to the first surface, the at least one pressure sensor configured to sense grip force in the finger part; at least one sensation applier on the second surface, the at least one sensation applier configured to apply sensations including vibration or force to the finger part; and/or a controller configured to output the grip force sensed by the at least one pressure sensor, and configured to control the vibrations applied by the plurality of vibrators and the sensations applied by the at least one sensation applier. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336670 | NEEDLE HOLDER - A needle holder for use in an image guided intervention procedure. The needle holder includes a clip for holding a needle and a guide arrangement for supporting the clip and directing the needle at a desired angle relative to a patient's body. The clip includes a releasable connection such that the needle can be disengaged from the guide arrangement by a lateral movement of the clip and/or the guide arrangement relative to the longitudinal axis of the needle. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336671 | System for accurate guide wire positioning - The present invention provides system for accurate guide wire positioning. The said system comprises Jigs with series of holes at different angle. Guide wire can be positioned at different version with or without change in angle depending on the position of guide wire. Also, jig provides flexibility of change in version with or without change of entry point of insertion of guide wire in bone. Also, system comprises external drive which superimposes grid guide of parallel lines or line extensions on the image of guide wire. This drive also projects the future position of the said wire guide. From the projection, if correction is required in the guide wire positioning then it can be changed with the help of said jig. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336672 | Vascular Closure Device With Conforming Plug Member - A vascular closure device includes a delivery assembly, an anchor member carried by the delivery assembly, and a suture attached to the anchoring member. A plug member can be disposed in the delivery assembly and attached to suture such that the plug member. The plug member includes a plug body, a pair of ridges that project from the plug body, and a select location disposed between the pair of ridges. The plug member configured to, in response to a force applied to the select location, transition from an insertion configuration, whereby the plug member is elongate along an insertion direction, into a collapsed configuration, whereby the plug member is collapsed along the insertion direction. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336673 | TISSUE FASTENING DEVICES AND PROCESSES THAT PROMOTE TISSUE ADHESION - The invention in certain aspects relates to a surgical fastener for fastening tissue segments having tissue surfaces. The fastener includes a first fastener member having a base and a piercing element connected to the base for piercing the tissue segments to be fastened, a second fastener member having an opening for receiving and retaining the piercing element of the first fastener member such that the tissue segments to be fastened are retained between the first and second fastening members, and means for promoting adhesion between the tissue surfaces. The invention also relates to related methods and devices for promoting adhesion of tissue segments and preventing fastener migration, especially in an endoscopic procedure for the treatment of GERD. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336674 | Ligating Instrument - A ligating instrument is provided, including an elongate member, such as a tube, having a lumen, the elongate member extending from a proximal actuator member to a distal ligating band dispenser. A pull line may extend through the lumen of the elongate member, with a proximal end of the pull line connected to the actuator member and a distal end of the pull line connected to the ligating band dispenser, wherein actuation of the actuator member draws the pull line in a proximal direction through the elongate member to deploy the ligating bands. The ligating band dispenser may be adapted to be mounted on the distal tip of an endoscope, and the elongate member may be adapted to be positioned outside of the endoscope from the ligating band dispenser to the actuator member. Alternatively, a ligating instrument may be provided for use with an endoscope, wherein a pull line of the ligating instrument is adapted to be positioned outside of the endoscope, wherein the pull line may be secured to the endoscope by clips or some other means. In a method of using a ligating instrument with an endoscope, a distal ligating band dispenser is attached to a distal tip of an endoscope, and a pull line of the ligating instrument is extended on the outside of the endoscope, such that the pull line extends, on the outside of the endoscope, from the distal ligating band dispenser to a proximal actuator member. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336675 | Articulating Steerable Clip Applier for Laparoscopic Procedures - A long articulating steerable clip applier affixed to a user-operated handle. A surgical jaw assembly is attached to the other end of the clip applier. The clip applier is composed of articulating phalanges that are connected end to end by pivoting links and capable of angulations relative to one another when subjected to a tensile force. Each phalange has opposing s-shaped exterior grooves that form two continuous spiral-shaped channels for holding tension wires once the phalanges are assembled. Multiple tension wires are attached to opposite ends of adjacent phalanges. When each wire is pulled, this tensile force causes the phalanges to pivot at equivalent angles with each other. As each individual phalange pivots by an equivalent angle, the sum of these angles causes the free end of the clip applier to pivot by a large angle or a cascading actuation effect. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336676 | TISSUE LIGATION DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - Described here are closure devices and methods for ligating tissue, such as the left atrial appendage. The closure devices may comprise a snare loop assembly comprising a snare and a suture loop releasably attached thereto, and a snare control. The closure devices may further comprise one or more reference markings, wherein the relative positioning between a portion of the snare control and the reference markings provides an indication of the diameter of the snare loop assembly. In some variations, when the snare loop assembly is closed around a tissue such as the left atrial appendage, the measured diameter of the snare loop assembly may help a user determine whether the snare loop assembly has been properly positioned relative to the tissue, as well as the approximate size that a suture loop may have when released from the snare loop assembly. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336677 | ENDOSCOPIC PURSE STRING SURGICAL DEVICE - An endoscopic surgical stapler for applying a suture to tissue including an elongated tubular member, a first jaw positioned at the distal end portion of the tubular member and having a longitudinal axis, and a second jaw disposed in substantially parallel relation to the first jaw at the distal end portion of the tubular member. The second jaw is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal axis toward the first jaw, while maintaining the substantially parallel relation between the first and second jaws. A stapling assembly is disposed in each of the first and second jaws and configured to apply surgical staples to the tissue such that a suture, in combination with the surgical staples, forms a purse string with the tissue when the surgical stapler is activated. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336678 | SUTURE NEEDLE GUARD - A suture needle guard and method of operation for temporarily holding a suture needle during a surgical operation. The suture needle guard includes a hollow tube having a closed first end and an opposite, funnel shaped second end. The hollow tube has a hollow bore that extends from a closed bottom end to a funnel opening in the funnel shaped second end, and is configured to temporarily retain the suture needle within the suture needle guard. The suture needle guard also includes an immobilizing structure for temporarily immobilizing the suture needle guard during the surgical operation. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336679 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING ENERGY TO A MEDICAL DEVICE - In a method and apparatus for supplying wireless energy to a medical device implanted in a patient, wireless energy is transmitted from an external energy source located outside a patient and is received by an internal energy receiver located inside the patient, for directly or indirectly supplying received energy to the medical device. An energy balance is determined between the energy received by the internal energy receiver and the energy used for the medical device, and the transmission of wireless energy is then controlled based on the determined energy balance. The energy balance thus provides an accurate indication of the correct amount of energy needed, which is sufficient to operate the medical device properly, but without causing undue temperature rise. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336680 | Reticulated Mesh Arrays and Dissimilar Array Monoliths by Additive Layered Manufacturing Using Electron and Laser Beam Melting - Compositions and methods for making a three dimensional structure comprising: designing a three-dimensional structure; melting the three-dimensional structure from two or more layers of a metal powder with a high energy electron or laser beam is described herein. The position where the metal is melted into the structure is formed along a layer of metal powder, wherein the location and intensity of the beam that strikes the metal layer is based on the three-dimensional structure and is controlled and directed by a processor. The instant invention comprises a novel dry state sonication step for removing metal powder that is not melted from the three dimensional structure. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336681 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CONNECTING NERVES - A nerve repair conduit configured to be secured on first and second portions of a selected nerve. The nerve repair conduit includes a polymeric body having a proximal end, a distal end, an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an interior lumen. In addition, the nerve conduit includes at least one drug reservoir to hold agent(s) that may, for example, facilitate nerve regeneration. The drugs diffuse from the drug reservoir(s) into the nerve repair conduit through an outlet (e.g., a semipermeable membrane) in proximity to the first and second portions of a selected nerve. The nerve repair conduit may be configured to deliver the agent(s) at a rate having substantially zero-order kinetics and/or at a constant rate over a selected period of time (e.g., at least 1 week). | 2014-11-13 |
20140336682 | MAGNETICALLY-LOCALIZABLE IMPLANTED HEMODIALYSIS VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE CANNULATION THEREOF - Disclosed are vascular access devices, implantable dialysis grafts, and systems that include them useful in facilitating easy, accurate and reproducible cannulation or needle entry into an implantable device such as a hemodialysis graft, by localizing a portion of the implanted graft that contains one or more paramagnetic materials that operably define the physical boundaries of the target cannulation site/entry port by passage of an external magnetic detector wand over that portion of the patient's body into which the device has been implanted. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336683 | HERMETIC OCCLUSION SURGICAL CLAMP FOR THE CERVIX IN CASES OF PLACENTA PREVIA - The present invention relates to a hermetic occlusion surgical clamp for the female cervix to be used in case of placenta previa, including compression jaws with a spring ( | 2014-11-13 |
20140336684 | ATHERECTOMY DEVICE - An atherectomy device has a drive circuit which rotates a direct-current motor. The drive circuit has a three-terminal regulator having an ADJ terminal. A partial pressure resistor is connected between the ADJ terminal and an output terminal of the three-terminal regulator. Moreover, one end of six variable resistors whose resistances are set to be different from each other is connected to the ADJ terminal. The other end of the six variable resistors is selectively connected to the negative electrode of a battery by a change-over switch which is a rotary switch having six contacts. When the variable resistors are switched by the change-over switch, the output current of the three-terminal regulator becomes large. Thus, the rotation speed of a cutter which is rotated by the direct-current motor becomes high. | 2014-11-13 |
20140336685 | Steerable ablation device - The invention relates to a flexible assembly for use in a region of a medical or surgical device. In preferred embodiments, the flexible region comprises a set of pull wires for controllably moving a treatment end of the device, and elements to separate the pull wires and maintain the integrity of the shaft of the flexible region in order to improve the operating aspects of the device. The devices and methods can be especially useful in ablation treatments, such as ablation at cardiac or epicardial tissues. | 2014-11-13 |