51st week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210393206 | DISPLAY CONTROLLER, DISPLAY DEVICE, DISPLAY SYSTEM, MOBILE OBJECT, IMAGE GENERATION METHOD, AND CARRIER MEANS - A display controller ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393207 | SILICONE-BASED PATIENT-SIDE ADHESIVE IN A MEDICAL SENSOR - A patient monitoring sensor having a communication interface, through which the patient monitoring sensor can communicate with a monitor is provided. The patient monitoring sensor includes a light-emitting diode (LED) communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a detector, communicatively coupled to the communication interface, capable of detecting light. The patient monitoring sensor includes a silicone patient-side adhesive. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393208 | HEART RATE MEASUREMENT USING ADAPTIVE HARMONICS FILTERING - Various examples are provided for accurate heart rate measurement. In one example, a method includes determining a respiratory rate (RR) and respiration displacement from radar-measured cardiorespiratory motion data; adjusting notch depths of a harmonics comb notch digital filter (HCNDF) based upon the respiration displacement; generating filtered cardiorespiratory data by filtering the radar-measured cardiorespiratory motion data with the HCNDF; and identifying a heart rate (HR) from the filtered cardiorespiratory data. In another example, a system includes radar circuitry configured to receive a cardiorespiratory motion signal reflected from a monitored subject; and signal processing circuitry configured to determine a respiration displacement based upon the cardiorespiratory motion signal; adjust notch depths of a HCNDF based upon the respiration displacement; filter the cardiorespiratory motion data with the HCNDF; and identifying a heart rate (HR) from the filtered cardiorespiratory data. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393209 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT OF ECG SIGNAL QUALITY - A method and system for assessing an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal quality are disclosed. In a first aspect, the method comprises determining a Kurtosis calculation of the ECG signal and determining whether the Kurtosis calculation satisfies a first threshold to continuously assess the ECG signal quality. In a second aspect, the system comprises a wireless sensor device coupled to a user via at least one electrode, wherein the wireless sensor device includes a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor, wherein the memory device stores an application which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine a Kurtosis calculation of the ECG signal and to determine whether the Kurtosis calculation satisfies a first threshold to continuously assess the ECG signal quality. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393210 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTABLE PRESENTATION OF SENSOR DATA - Systems and methods for presenting sensor data are provided and include collecting physiological data and meta data from a subject via a sensor system, wherein the sensor system comprises a sensor element, a signal processor, and memory in communication with the signal processor. The subject meta data is processed by the signal processor to determine metric features, the metric features are processed by the signal processor to determine a subject-specific metric statistic for the subject, and the physiological data is processed by the signal processor to generate a sensor metric. The sensor metric is then presented for display via a display. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393211 | PERSONALIZED SLEEP CLASSIFYING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Methods and systems are provided for creating a personalized sleep classifier for a subject. Sleep data are obtained from biosignals from a subject in a High-Accuracy Sleep Study (HASS). Sleep data are also obtained from biosignals from the subject in a Simplified Sleep Study (SSS), the High-Accuracy Sleep Study being obtained simultaneously from the subject with the Simplified Sleep Study. A high-resolution HASS sleep profile is developed from the sleep data of the High-Accuracy Sleep Study. A personalized sleep classifier is created that outputs a SSS sleep profile of the subject based on the sleep data from the Simplified Sleep Study. And the personalized sleep classifier is calibrated such the SSS sleep profile output by the personalized sleep classifier based on the Simplified Sleep Study of the subject approaches or aligns with the high-resolution HASS sleep profile based on the High-Accuracy Sleep Study of the subject. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393212 | Method, Device, and Computer Program for Predicting Brain Tissue Lesion Distribution - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of predicting a brain tissue lesion distribution, the method including: a model learning operation of learning a prediction model for predicting a brain tissue lesion distribution of a subject by using brain image data of a plurality of previous patients; an input obtaining operation of obtaining input data from brain image data of the subject; and an output operation of generating output image data including information on the lesion distribution after recanalization treatment for the subject, by using the prediction model. The prediction model includes a success prediction model that is learned by using data of patients in which recanalization treatment is successful among the plurality of previous patients, and a failure prediction model that is learned by using data of patients in which recanalization treatment fails among the plurality of previous patients. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393213 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS, ORGANS, AND CELLS - A system and method for providing diagnostic analysis of a physical condition of a human body. A signal generator, an emitter, a receiver, and processor(s) generate a baseline signal. In some implementations, the emitter may emit the baseline signal through cells of the human body over scanning points for a predetermined amount of time, and a receiver detects reflected signals that have propagated through the cells of the human body. Some implementations include determining, by the one or more processors, a power spectrum density (PSD) of the reflected baseline signal and a spectral variance in the PSD of the reflected baseline signal relative to the baseline signal. Some implementations may compare the spectral variance to one or more predetermined spectral variances corresponding to one or more conditions of the human body and determine the condition of the human body, based on the comparison. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393214 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION MODEL, AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING BLOOD PRESSURE - An apparatus for generating a blood pressure estimation model includes: a signal acquirer configured to receive input a first signal and a second signal from a user; and a processor configured to obtain a pulse transit time (PTT) as a first predictor variable value based on the first signal and the second signal, to extract at least one feature from the second signal, to obtain a second predictor variable value based on the extracted at least one feature, and to generate a blood pressure estimation model based on the first predictor variable value and the second predictor variable value. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393215 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOTION DETECTION - The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for motion detection. The method includes obtaining, via at least one detection device, detection data of a subject located in a field of view (FOV) of a medical device. The method also includes determining motion data of the subject based on the detection data. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393216 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEM, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD THEREFOR, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - Embodiments of the present invention provide a magnetic resonance system, an image display method thereof, and a computer-readable storage medium. The method includes: acquiring sequential images to be displayed, the sequential images comprising a plurality of images; determining an identical window width for the plurality of images; and displaying the plurality of images of the sequential images based on the window width. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393217 | System and Method for Performing Spiral-Trajectory Tomosynthesis - A tomosynthesis scanning system includes an X-ray emitter connected to a first robotic device, and an X-ray detector connected to a second robotic device. The first robotic device moves the emitter along a first spiral trajectory path and, optionally, the second robotic device moves the detector along a second spiral trajectory path during the scanning process. Where both the emitter and detector move, the movement is synchronized. A computer is used to control the first and second robotic devices. In operation, an object to be scanned is positioned between the X-ray emitter and the X-ray detector, then the X-ray emitter is moved alone, a first spiral path while emitting a photon beam at the X-ray detector and allowing the photon beam to pass through, the object before reaching the X-ray detector, Attenuation of the photon beam reaching the X-ray detector is measured and an image is produced based on the measured attenuation of the photon beam. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393218 | OPTIMIZING THE POSITIONING OF A PATIENT ON A PATIENT COUCH FOR MEDICAL IMAGING - A computer-implemented method is for operating a medical imaging system. The imaging system includes an imaging unit and a positioning apparatus for positioning an examination object. In an embodiment, the method includes ascertainment of object information relating to the examination object; determination of a region of interest for the examination object, the region of interest being defined as a region of the examination object to be examined by the imaging unit in the context of an examination to be performed; arrival at a determination concerning a positional state of the examination object relative to the positioning apparatus and, to be precise, based on the region of interest and the object information; and provision of user output for a user of the imaging system based on the determination. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393219 | COMPLEX SPINE-INSPECTION SUPPORT APPARATUS CAPABLE OF MULTI POSTURE CORRECTION - Disclosed herein is a complex spine-inspection support apparatus capable of multi-posture correction, which can apply various acting forces in a longitudinal direction of a spine while stably maintaining a patient's posture, can transmit a constant bending force to the left and right, thus facilitating accurate and various inspections, and can observe a spinal disc ligament varying depending on a posture. The present invention provides a spine-inspection support apparatus for supporting a patient's posture in equipment including a spine inspection, the apparatus including an apparatus bed configured to allow a patient to lie on an upper surface thereof; a lower-body support unit movably provided on a first end of the apparatus bed in a longitudinal direction of the apparatus bed to come into close contact with a patient's buttocks and configured to allow a leg region to be seated in an “L” shape; a lower-body support unit driving means provided on the first end of the apparatus bed to linearly move the lower-body support unit; a leg holding means provided on the lower-body support unit to hold the patient's leg region; an upper-body support means provided on the apparatus bed to support and hold the patient's upper body; and a control panel for controlling an operation of the lower-body support unit driving means. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393220 | 3D-BEAM MODULATION FILTER FOR EQUALIZING DOSE AND IMAGE QUALITY IN BREAST CT - A size and/or shape specific 3D-beam modulation filter and a size and/or shape specific immobilizer are provided for cone-beam breast computed tomography (bCT). The immobilizer places the breast on an optimal position in the field of view of the scanner system and the 3D-beam modulation filter modulates the incident x-ray beam in the cone-angle (i.e. z-axis of the detector panel) and fan angle (i.e. x-axis of the detector panel) directions in order to improve equalization of the photon fluence incident upon the detector panel and reduce unnecessary radiation dose that the breast receives. Both the immobilizer and the 3D-beam modulation filter are selected among a plurality of alternatives based on the specific shape, size and/or shape or size of the person's breast. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393221 | TRANSLATION DRIVE SYSTEM FOR AN IMAGING SYSTEM - A translation drive system for an imaging system having an imaging gantry and a gantry base. The system includes at least one upper rail affixed to the imaging gantry and at least one lower rail affixed to the base, wherein the lower rail includes a stop. The system also includes front and lower carriages moveably attached to the lower rail wherein the upper rail is moveably attached to an upper carriage to enable movement of the imaging gantry relative to the base. Further, the system includes an extension spring attached between the lower carriage and the imaging gantry wherein when a lower carriage rear surface contacts the stop, the upper rail moves horizontally past a base rear surface into an extended position wherein the imaging gantry extends horizontally beyond the base rear surface. The system also includes a linear actuator located in the base that moves the imaging gantry. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393222 | IMAGE TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, IMAGE TRANSMISSION METHOD, AND IMAGE TRANSMISSION PROGRAM - A reconfiguration unit sequentially generates a plurality of tomographic images on each of a plurality of tomographic planes of a subject by reconfiguring a plurality of projection images corresponding to each of a plurality of radiation source positions. A determination unit determines whether or not at least one of the tomographic images is visually recognized by an operator. A transmission unit transmits the plurality of tomographic images to an external apparatus in a case where it is determined that at least one of the tomographic images is visually recognized by the operator. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393223 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM AND MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS CONTROLLING METHOD - A medical image diagnosis system according to an embodiment includes a sensor and a processing circuitry. The sensor is configured to detect whether or not a mobile terminal is mounted on a mount base capable of having the mobile terminal mounted thereon. The processing circuitry is configured, when it is detected that the mobile terminal is mounted on the mount base, to exercise control over a medical image diagnosis apparatus. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393224 | METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A BRAIN STATUS INDICATION PARAMETER AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A method of establishing a brain status indication parameter indicative of a brain disorder is disclosed. The method comprising the steps:—determining a brain energy metabolism indicator of at least a part of the brain of a subject,—determining a skull energy metabolism indicator of at least a part of the skull of said subject,—establishing the brain status indication parameter by at least relating said brain energy metabolism indicator to said skull energy metabolism indicator. Also disclosed are a system for establishing such brain status indication parameter, a computer program, and methods for treating a disease. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393225 | IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, IMAGING CONTROL METHOD, AND IMAGING CONTROL PROGRAM - An image acquisition unit acquires a first breast image by imaging a breast which is being compressed by first imaging. A three-dimensional information derivation unit derives three-dimensional information of a mammary gland included in the first breast image. An imaging mode setting unit sets an imaging mode for second imaging of the breast based on the three-dimensional information. The image acquisition unit acquires a second breast image by imaging the breast without releasing a state during the first imaging where the breast is compressed by the second imaging based on the set imaging mode. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393226 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM - A structure extraction unit extracts a specific structure from each of a plurality of tomographic images representing a plurality of tomographic planes of a subject. A composition unit generates a composite two-dimensional image from the plurality of tomographic images by setting a weight of a pixel of the specific structure in each of the plurality of tomographic images to be larger than a weight of a pixel other than the pixel of the specific structure. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393227 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM - A processor acquires first-direction and second-direction radiographic images captured by emitting radiation in different directions. The processor derives a bone mineral content for each pixel in the bone portion included in the first-direction and second-direction radiographic images. The processor divides the bone portion included in the first-direction and second-direction radiographic images into a plurality of small regions and derives first and second evaluation results for each small region of the bone portion on the basis of the derived bone mineral content. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393228 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING RAY DATA, STORAGE MEDIUM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Methods, devices, and systems for processing ray data are provided. The methods include: smoothing initial ray data based on collection of a detector of a CT device through at least two time windows to obtain smoothed ray data corresponding to each time window having a different window length, the initial ray data including attenuation values of rays passing through an object to be examined and being obtained at a sampling frequency within a specified time period, determining initial fluctuating data based on the initial ray data and smoothed ray data corresponding to one of the time windows, the initial fluctuating data being associated with a fluctuation due to occlusion of the rays by a collimator of the CT device, and removing the fluctuation from the initial ray data to obtain target ray data based on the smoothed ray data corresponding to each time window and the initial fluctuating data. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393229 | Single or a few views computed tomography imaging with deep neural network - A method for tomographic imaging comprising acquiring [ | 2021-12-23 |
20210393230 | System and Method for Determining Respiratory Induced Blood Mass Change from a 4D Computed Tomography - A method for determining respiratory induced blood mass change from a four-dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) includes receiving a 4D CT image set which contains a first three-dimensional computed tomographic image (3D CT) and a second 3D CT image. The method includes executing a deformable image registration (DIR) function on the received 4D CT image set, and determining a displacement vector field indicative of the lung motion induced by patient respiration. The method further includes segmenting the received 3D CT images into a first segmented image and a second segmented. The method includes determining the change in blood mass between the first 3D CT image and the second 3D CT image from the DIR solution, the segmented images, and measured CT densities. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393231 | MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, MEDICAL IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, INPUT DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A medical image diagnostic system of an embodiment includes a processing circuit which is configured to control transition between a plurality of steps included in a workflow for examining a subject. The processing circuit is configured to acquire first information representing a preparation state of the subject in a first step among the plurality of steps, is configured to acquire second information representing permission for transition from the first step to a second step, and is configured to control transition from the first step to the second step on the basis of the first information and the second information. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393232 | RADIATION IMAGING CONTROL APPARATUS, RADIATION IRRADIATING PARAMETER DETERMINING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A radiation imaging control apparatus includes a hardware processor and an operator. The hardware processor obtains an examination order and one or a plurality of radiation irradiating parameters corresponding to each examination order. The examination order to be executed is selected using the operator. When the examination order is selected on the operator, the hardware processor determines a selecting condition according to a priority setting from a plurality of selecting conditions, and selects a radiation irradiating parameter for the examination order from one or a plurality of radiation irradiating parameters according to the determined selecting condition. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393233 | SIMULTANEOUS SENSOR TRACKING IN MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS - A controller ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393234 | ULTRASOUND PROBE WITH AN INTEGRATED NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A PATH FOR INSERTING A NEEDLE OF THE ULTRASOUND PROBE - A device and system for and methods of using an ultrasound probe housing containing ultrasound probes configured to produce images inside the body of a patient for procedures requiring needle or probe insertion. The ultrasound probe housing can be configured with a guide channel cut-out or aperture between the ambient side and body side of a patient. A needle guide assembly may be pivotally connect internal to the guide channel cut-out or aperture of the ultrasound probe housing at a pivot point such that during use the needle enters the patient through the needle guide assembly within the ultrasonic probe housing so that the needle can be visualized by the ultrasonic probes in real time. The ultrasound probe housing may also provide an adhesion or suction quality to the body side of the device to facilitate aspects of the invention. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393235 | Premature Birth Prediction - Systems and methods of predicting future medical events are based on the processing of medical image. The prediction of premature birth and estimation of gestational age based on ultrasound images are presented as illustrative examples. The new abilities to estimate the probability of future medical events, before they otherwise could be predicted, provides new avenues for the development of preventative treatments. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393236 | PROTECTIVE COVER SET FOR A MEDICAL PROBE - A protective cover set for a medical probe that includes a joint that seals both a moisture resistant probe cover and a surrounding wrapper that provides a barrier against microbial intrusion into the space between the outer wrapper and the probe cover. The sealed joint fixes the probe cover in place in relation to the outer wrapper. In some examples, the sealed joint secures a prefabricated probe cover with a three-dimensional non-planar shape in relation to the outer wrapper. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393237 | ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS - An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: a power connector provided with a power supply terminal to which a power cable is connected; an apparatus body provided with a power connector connection section which includes a body-side terminal to be connected to the power supply terminal and to which the power connector is insertable and detachable; and an attraction section configured to attract facing surfaces of the power connector and the power connector connection section to each other. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393238 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RENDERING OBJECTS TRANSPARENT TO ULTRASOUND - Non-resonant acoustic meta-material, method of fabrication, and uses thereof are disclosed herein. A layer of a first material is formed on a first substrate. A layer of a second material is formed on the layer of the first material to produce a stacked layer of first and second materials. At least a portion of the stacked layer of first and second materials is exposed to a radiation. The exposed portion of the second material is removed from the stacked layer of first and second materials. A cavity is formed using the removed exposed portion of the second material. The cavity includes a membrane formed from at least a portion of the first material. Additionally, an ultrasound system includes an ultrasound transducer and the non-resonant acoustic metamaterial coupled to the ultrasound transducer. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393239 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPECTRAL ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION OF A MARKER MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND INTERVENTIONS - A method for performing spectral analysis and determining a safety marker includes an assembly via which: regularly, during shot Bb, at a series of times ta, the variation as a function of time in the spectral lines corresponding to the subharmonic and ultra-harmonic frequencies of a received acoustic-response signal of the microbubbles is measured, and the variation as a function of time, over the times ta, in a safety marker is determined and quantified, the safety marker being defined, at each time ta, by a number MDDa equal to the ratio of the sum of the areas of the spectral lines, measured at the time ta and corresponding to the subharmonic and/or ultra-harmonic frequencies of the received acoustic-response signal of the microbubbles, to the sum of the areas of the spectral lines, measured at the first time t | 2021-12-23 |
20210393240 | ULTRASONIC IMAGING METHOD AND DEVICE - An ultrasonic imaging method and device ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393241 | METHOD TO DIAGNOSE AND MONITOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS USING ULTRASOUND MULTIPLE SCATTERING - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing ultrasound multiple scattering to assess pulmonary fibrosis are disclosed. One method may comprise transmitting ultrasound energy into the lungs of a subject, detecting portions of the ultrasound energy backscattered by structures in the lungs of the subject, calculating a transport parameter from the detected portions of the ultrasound energy backscattered by the structures in the lungs of the subject, inputting the transport parameter into a model that correlates values of the transport parameter with quantitative indications of severity of pulmonary fibrosis, and receiving, from the model, a quantitative indication of the severity of pulmonary fibrosis for the subject that correlates with the transport parameter for the subject. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393242 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR MOTION ARTIFACT SUPPRESSION IN AUSCULTATION AND ULTRASOUND DATA - Devices, systems, and methods are provided in which noise or artifacts generated by motion of a probe are attenuated in acquired physiological data, such as auscultation or ultrasound data. One such method includes acquiring physiological data of a patient by a handheld device. Motion of the handheld device is sensed, and a determination is made as to whether the sensed motion of the handheld device exceeds a motion threshold. The method further includes generating conditioned physiological data of the patient by attenuating a portion of the acquired physiological data in response to determining that the sensed motion of the handheld device exceeds the motion threshold. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393243 | CURVED NEEDLE CORE BIOPSY SYSTEM - A core biopsy system includes a core biopsy needle device having a curvable core biopsy needle which is positionable within and movable with respect to a coaxial needle guide. Systems and methods for obtaining biopsy samples from multiple locations with a single insertion of a needle of the biopsy needle device include controlling rotation and displacement of the core biopsy needle. Additional features and methods of the invention include tracking and planning of the obtaining of biopsy samples. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393244 | EXFOLIATIVE CELL COLLECTION DEVICE FOR UTERUS EXAMINATION - The present invention is a technology relating to a device for collecting exfoliative cells at cervix and its surrounding area for uterus examination. The present invention relates to a technology for providing good usability in collecting exfoliative cells at cervix and its surrounding area corresponding to their current state by dividing a brush for contacting the cervix and its surrounding area into an insertion brush and a tension brush and then letting the shape of the tension brush be gradually changing by user operation. The present invention has an advantage in that the separative rod may be robustly attached to the movable rod until user operation is applied to the push separation member even when the movable rod is sufficiently moved forward since the first latching hook of the movable rod and the second latching hook of the separative rod are hook-latched each other. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393245 | TWO COMPONENT SEALING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SYNTHETIC MATRICES AND BIOSYNTHETIC ADHESIVES FOR SEALING RESECTED SURFACES OF ORGANS TO CONTROL BLEEDING, FLUID LEAKS AND AIR LEAKS - A method of sealing a resected surface of an organ includes applying a synthetic matrix to a resected surface of an organ, and applying an adhesive on the synthetic matrix so that the adhesive penetrates through interstices of the synthetic matrix for contacting an interface between the synthetic matrix and the resected surface of the organ. The method includes curing the adhesive for bonding the synthetic matrix to the resected surface of the organ. The synthetic matrix is a non-woven mesh made of polyglactin 910 or any other synthetic or non-synthetic fabric having a similar porosity or density. The adhesive is a biosynthetic or a synthetic adhesive. After penetrating through the pores of the synthetic matrix and curing, the cured biosynthetic or synthetic adhesive mechanically interlocks with the synthetic matrix for adhering the synthetic matrix to the tissue for creating a sealing barrier. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393246 | ELONGATED MEDICAL ASSEMBLY HAVING SELECTIVELY EXPANDABLE-AND-CONTRACTIBLE ASSEMBLY - An elongated medical assembly has a distal region configured to be positioned, at least in part, proximate to a biological feature of a patient. A puncture assembly is configured to be located proximate to the distal region. A selectively expandable-and-contractible assembly is located proximate to the distal region. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393247 | METHODS FOR CARRYING OUT A CARDIAC PROCEDURE - A method for carrying out a cardiac procedure includes: a. via an inferior artery, advancing a perforating tip of a perforation device towards an aorta; b. positioning the perforating tip adjacent a wall of the aorta, proximate a left pulmonary artery; and c. advancing the perforating tip to perforate through the wall of the aorta and then through a wall of the left pulmonary artery, to create a pathway between the aorta and the left pulmonary artery. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393248 | METHODS FOR CARRYING OUT A CARDIAC PROCEDURE - A method for carrying out a cardiac procedure includes a. via a superior artery, advancing a perforating tip of a perforation device towards an aorta; b. positioning the perforating tip adjacent a wall of the aorta, proximate a left pulmonary artery; and c. advancing the perforating tip to perforate through the wall of the aorta and then through a wall of the left pulmonary artery, to create a pathway between the aorta and the left pulmonary artery. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393249 | TISSUE-SPREADER ASSEMBLY - A tissue-spreader assembly is configured to be selectively inserted into a patient having a first biological tissue and a second biological tissue, and to be maneuvered proximate to the second biological tissue. The tissue-spreader assembly is also configured to selectively engage, at least in part, an area of the second biological tissue without engaging the first biological tissue. The tissue-spreader assembly is also configured to selectively spread, at least in part, the area of the second biological tissue, and maintain the area of the second biological tissue in a spread-apart condition after the tissue-spreader assembly, in use, selectively engages, at least in part, the area of the second biological tissue. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393250 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUMBAR AND LUMBOSACRAL FUSION - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The cavities are oriented to implant fasteners in alignment with an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an anterior portion of an intervertebral space of the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393251 | TISSUE RETRACTOR AND METHODS OF USE - Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393252 | SOFT TISSUE RETRACTOR - A tissue retractor device within the scope of the present invention generally includes a frame, an actuating mechanism, and a plurality of blades. The actuating mechanism generally includes at least one cam that encourages automatic toe-out of the blades. The tissue retractor eliminates the need for bulky secondary blade mechanisms to prevent undesired blade deformation at the surgical site. The toe-out motion occurs simultaneously along with the opening of the blades. The present invention further provides for depth adjustment of the blades by means of an adjustable screw assembly. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393253 | AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY AND METHOD TO USE THE SAME - An auxiliary apparatus for minimally invasive surgery is provided. The auxiliary apparatus includes an in vivo device, an in vitro device, a locating probe and a control system. The in vitro device includes an in vitro magnetic field generating element and a driving mechanism. The in vivo device includes a magnetic auxiliary member and an clip. The locating probe includes a magnetic field sensor. The auxiliary apparatus can achieve the effects of easy control of the mucosa curling angle, high repeatability of operation, fast speed, high safety and reliability for the mucosa to be dissected in any spatial orientation. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393254 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Disclosed is a medical instrument that includes a first elongated arm and a second elongated arm pivotally attached at a pivoting joint. The first and second elongated arms include a distal end, a proximal end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The first and second elongated arms define, along respective inner surfaces, opposing gripping portions and opposing cutting edges adjacent to the gripping portions. The first or second elongated arms also include a flange that outwardly deflects from either the first or second distal ends and the first and second elongated arms both include an outwardly deflecting flange. Embodiments enable the cutting of sutures at surgical sites possessing numerous sutures in an expedient manner without the instrument catching the sutures. The instrument also includes functionality to remove staples at a surgical site. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393255 | ENDOSCOPIC SUTURING DEVICE - Provided herein is an endoscopic suturing system configured for attachment to, and use with, an endoscope. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393256 | SUTURE, SUTURING APPARATUS, AND APPLICTIONS THEREOF - Provided are a suture, a suturing apparatus and applications thereof. The suture includes an elongated body, a first cam assembly and a second cam assembly both sleeved on the elongated body. The elongated body includes a first free end and a second free end. The first cam assembly and the second cam assembly each include at least one cam. The small end of the cam of the first cam assembly faces the first free end of the elongated body and the small end of the cam of the second cam assembly faces the second free end of the elongated body. A cross-sectional area of the small end of the cam is less than a cross-sectional area of the large end of the cam. A wall thickness of the cam tapers along a direction from the small end to the large end. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393257 | CLAMP INCLUDING APERTURE - A clamp including a first aperture is provided. In some examples, the clamp includes a first handle portion. A first arm may be connected to the first handle portion, where the first arm includes a first portion of the first aperture. The clamp may further include a second handle portion. A second arm may be connected to the second handle portion, where the second arm includes a second portion of the first aperture. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393258 | SUTURE FASTENERS - A surgical fastener instrument ( | 2021-12-23 |
20210393259 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A suture clip applier for applying a suture around a tubular tissue adjacent to an open lumen. The suture clip applier includes an elongated body having a tissue clinching mechanism at one end of the body. The tissue clinching mechanism comprises two arms that are movable between open and clinched positions. The suture clip applier includes a plurality of deformable suture clips mounted along a longitudinal length of the elongated body, wherein each suture clip is configured to be detachably positioned within an interior of the two arms and to be deformed between open and clinched positions in response to the two arms being moved between the open and clinched positions. The suture clip applier further includes a length of suture comprising a pre-formed adjustable fastening and a loop extending from the pre-formed adjustable fastening, the loop extending between the two arms. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393260 | STAPLE CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A TISSUE THICKNESS COMPENSATOR - A staple cartridge is disclosed. The staple cartridge can comprise a cartridge body comprising a deck and a bottom surface opposite the deck. The staple cartridge can comprise a plurality of staple cavities, wherein each staple cavity extends into the cartridge body from the deck to the bottom surface. Additionally, a plurality of wells can be defined into the staple cartridge from the deck to a lowermost surface of the well. A plurality of staples can be removably positioned in the staple cavities. The staple cartridge can comprise a tissue thickness compensator releasably secured to the cartridge body, wherein the tissue thickness compensator comprises a compensator body and a plurality of extensions extending from the compensator body into the wells, wherein at least one extension is compressed within one of the wells. Each well can surround at least one staple cavity and/or can extend between at least two staple cavities. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393261 | MECHANISMS FOR COMPENSATING FOR BATTERY PACK FAILURE IN POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument has a staple cartridge housing a plurality of staples and an anvil configured to capture tissue therebetween. The surgical instrument also has a firing assembly configured to deploy the plurality of staples into the captured tissue during a firing sequence, and a handle that includes an electric motor operably coupled to the firing assembly, wherein the electric motor is configured to motivate the firing assembly to deploy the plurality of staples into the captured tissue during the firing sequence, and a power pack. The power pack includes rechargeable battery cells configured to power the electric motor, at least one battery-cell health indicator, and an electronic control circuit configured to assess whether a subset of rechargeable battery cells is damaged during the firing sequence based on at least one measurement performed by the at least one battery-cell health indicator. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393262 | METHOD OF DEFORMING STAPLES FROM TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF STAPLE CARTRIDGES WITH THE SAME SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT - Methods for providing and using a surgical instrument system are disclosed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393263 | Staple Cartridge and Methods for Surgical Staplers - A cartridge assembly for a surgical stapler has a first cartridge portion, a second cartridge portion, and a housing. The housing is shaped and configured to provide a fulcrum about which an anvil may pivot. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has an upper surface for engaging tissue, and a slot configured to house a staple. A proximal portion of each of the first and second cartridge portions has a guide portion having at least one of a channel or a protrusion for guiding at least a portion of an i-beam. The second cartridge portion is removably coupled to the first cartridge portion to form a channel between the first and second cartridge portion. Each of the first and second cartridge portions has a recess proximal of the fulcrum, the recess shaped and configured to receive a proximal portion of the anvil. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393264 | MULTI-FIRE STAPLER WITH ELECTRONIC COUNTER, LOCKOUT, AND VISUAL INDICATOR - A surgical system includes a handle having a controller and a motor, an adapter releasably coupled to the handle, and a loading unit releasably coupled to the adapter. The motor is coupled to a drive shaft of the handle. The adapter including an adapter identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store adapter data, and to communicate the adapter data to the controller. The loading unit configured to affect tissue in response to a force transmitted by the adapter from the drive shaft. The loading unit including a loading unit identification device in communication with the controller, configured to store loading unit data, and to communicate the loading unit data to the controller. The controller is configured to adjust output of a motor based on at least one of the adapter data or the loading unit data. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393265 | END EFFECTORS, SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICES, AND METHODS OF USING SAME - An end effector for a medical device includes an anvil and a cartridge. The anvil has an anvil face and a first staple pocket and a second staple pocket, each defined by the anvil face. The first staple pocket includes a first surface having a first depth, and the second staple pocket includes a second surface having a second depth. The cartridge has a first staple having a first height in an open configuration, a first driver, a second staple having a second height in an open configuration, and a second driver. A first staple formation distance is defined by a first distance between the first driver and the first surface of the first staple pocket when the anvil and the cartridge are in a closed position. The first staple formation distance differs from a second staple formation distance. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393266 | SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE SHAFT - A surgical stapling device includes a housing assembly that is coupled to a tool assembly by a flexible elongate body that having an outer tube, a middle tube, and an inner cable. Each of the outer tube and the inner cable has a proximal end portion fixedly connected to the housing assembly and a distal end portion that is fixedly connected to the tool assembly. The middle tube is positioned within the outer tube about the inner cable and is movable from a retracted position to an advanced position to operate the tool assembly. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393267 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING SEPARATE TISSUE SECURING AND TISSUE CUTTING SYSTEMS - A surgical instrument is disclosed which comprises a staple firing system and a tissue cutting system. In various instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been fully actuated. In certain instances, the instrument is configured to prevent the tissue cutting system from being operated before the staple firing system has been actuated to sufficiently deform the staples. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393268 | METHOD OF USING MULTIPLE RFID CHIPS WITH A SURGICAL ASSEMBLY - A method of operating a surgical assembly is disclosed. The method includes receiving a first input from a first RFID scanner indicative of a first information stored in a first RFID chip of a first modular component of the surgical assembly, receiving a second input from a second RFID scanner indicative of a second information stored in a second RFID chip of a second modular component of the surgical assembly, determining an operational parameter of a motor of the surgical assembly based on the first input and the second input, and causing the motor to effect a tissue treatment motion of the first modular component. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393269 | EMBOLISATION SYSTEMS - A bristle device | 2021-12-23 |
20210393270 | Intrasacular Aneurysm Occlusion Device with Globular First Configuration and Bowl-Shaped Second Configuration - This invention is an intrasacular aneurysm occlusion device with a proximal stent which is expanded to a globular shape within an aneurysm sac and then compressed into a bowl shape which covers the aneurysm neck. The device further comprises embolic members and/or embolic material which is inserted into a distal portion of the aneurysm sac. The proximal stent component covers the aneurysm neck so as to reduce blood flow into the aneurysm sac and the accumulated embolic members and/or embolic material in the distal portion of the aneurysm sac keeps the proximal stent in place. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393271 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXCLUDING THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - Devices and methods are described for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA). The device excludes the LAA from blood flow to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. The implantable device is delivered via transcatheter delivery into the LAA and secured within the LAA. The implant comprises an expandable and compliant frame and an expandable and conformable tubular foam body carried by the frame. The device may have a thromboresistant cover at a proximal end and a thromboresistant coating on the foam body. The frame may have recapture struts inclining radially outwardly in the distal direction from a central hub. The frame may have axially extending side wall struts, with adjacent pairs of side wall struts joined at one or more apexes. Anchors extend from the frame to engage tissue. The anchors can also be reversible to allow retraction of the anchors and repositioning or retrieval of the device. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393272 | LOCKABLE SURGICAL SYSTEM - A surgical system including a machining tool aimed at being manually displaced by an operator, a lockable unit including at least two linked and manually displaceable elements aimed at being manually arranged according to a least one calculated locked configuration, a sensor unit including at least one sensor aimed at following, in real time, a real time configuration of the lockable unit within an anatomical reference system, where the at least two elements of the lockable unit cooperate with lockable element, the lockable element being configured to be activated by a control unit when the real time configuration of the lockable unit corresponds to the at least one locked configuration recorded inside the control unit. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393273 | DISPOSABLE GUIDE DEVICE FOR SPINAL SURGERY - A disposable guide device for spinal surgery comprises two tubular guide bodies extending along respective main axes between a proximal end and a distal end to guide a surgical operation on a vertebra of a patient, a plurality of support feet projecting laterally relative to each guide body, near said proximal end, each defining a contact area configured to abut on a side of the spinous process or on a lamina or facet or transverse process of the vertebra of the patient, in a mating configuration, at least one junction element extending between the guide bodies, starting from the respective distal ends, in order to space them from each other, wherein the guide bodies are oriented so that the proximal ends are more distant from each other with respect to the distal ends. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393274 | DEVICE FOR REPEATED INTRADERMAL INJECTIONS WITHIN AN ORGANIC TISSUE - A device for repeated intradermal injections within an organic tissue. The device comprises a support defining an internal housing for receiving a vial containing an aqueous solution, a source of pressurized air in fluid communication with the vial, a tube defining a pressurized solution path, a hollow injection needle, an injection head, a driven element with a distal end connected to the injection head, an actuator connected to the driven element, and a valve in fluid communication with the pressurized solution path for controlling a flow of the pressurized solution into the tube from the vial up to the distal end of the hollow injection needle. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393275 | CLOT RETRIEVAL SYSTEM WITH EXPANDABLE CLOT ENGAGING FRAMEWORK - A clot removal device for removing a clot from a body vessel is presented. The device can facilitate clot retrieval by expanding in such a way as to engage the clot over a significant surface area. The clot can have at least one firm portion and at least one soft portion. At least one firm portion of the clot can be pinched by a proximal portion of the device while at least one soft portion of the clot can be retained by the distal portion of the device upon extraction. However, dislodgement and removal of the clot can cause softer portions the clot to shear or break, resulting in small floating fragments of clot in the vessel no longer attached to the main clot. This device can also capture and retain sheared or expanded distal portions of the clot upon removal of the clot from a vessel. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393276 | DUAL CHANNEL THROMBECTOMY DEVICE - A device for removing a clot from a vessel can have dual layers where an inner expandable member runs within an outer expandable member. The inner expandable member can be divided into one or more sections, with a proximal section having a clot pinching structure configured to pinch the clot between the pinching structure and an outer catheter. A distal flow channel section of the inner member can be configured to create a flow channel through the clot to restore blood to the downstream vasculature. The struts of the outer expandable member can form closed cells that are not fully circumferential in a proximal portion to allow a clot to pass inside and engage the pinching structure, and fully circumferential in a distal portion to scaffold the vessel for dislodging the clot. A protective element at the distal end of the device can prevent the escape of clot fragments. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393277 | CATHETER MOUTH DESIGNS - An expandable mouth for a catheter can be capable of local flow restriction and provide a large mouth opening providing sufficient radial force while having the flexibility to reach and retrieve an occlusive clot. The expandable mouth can have a framework with a collapsed state so the clot retrieval catheter can be compatible low-profile outer catheters and an expanded state for contacting the walls of a vessel and sealing off or restricting proximal flow. The framework can have one or more support arms and distal support hoops which can have narrowed segments, undulations, closed cells, and other flexibility enhancing features. Alternately, the framework can be a mesh having an array of closed cells. The expandable mouth can feature a membrane cover disposed around the supporting framework. These improvements can provide safe and rapid access to complex areas and more reliably remove occlusions while shortening procedure times. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393278 | CLOT RETRIEVAL DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE COLLAPSIBLE FRAME - A clot retrieval device includes an inner expandable member and an outer expandable member, each formed from respective strut frameworks such that the outer expandable member has larger cell openings than the inner expandable member. The outer expandable member can have multiple discontinuous body segments spaced apart in relation to a longitudinal axis of the device. Adjacent discontinuous body segments can be joined by a pair of tapered connecting arms that are able to bend with a small radius of curvature compared to the body segments. Some or all of the body segments can include radiopaque markers positioned to illustrate a circumference of the respective body segment and slightly staggered in relation to a longitudinal axis of the device such that the markers nest when the device is collapsed for delivery. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393279 | CLOT RETRIEVAL DEVICE FOR REMOVING CLOT FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - A clot retrieval device is disclosed to remove clot from a blood vessel. The device can include a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The device can include an inner expandable body with a framework of struts. The device can include an outer expandable body with a framework of struts that at least partially radially surrounding the inner expandable body. A distal portion of the outer expandable body can extend in the deployed configuration towards the outer expandable body to a greater extent than the inner expandable body, closed cells of the distal portion distally tapering and being smaller than cells proximal thereof in the outer expandable body. The plurality of closed cells of the distal portion can include a pair of axially aligned smaller diamond shaped cells formed by struts of the distal portion and positioned along upper and lower regions of the distal portion. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393280 | A DEVICE AND A THROMBECTOMY APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION OF THROMBUS FROM A BLOOD VESSEL - A device, a thrombectomy apparatus and a method for extraction of thrombus from a blood vessel are disclosed. The device comprises a segment changing its shape from a retracted position in a compressed state to an extended and expanded position. The segment is formed by a mesh of at least two sets of helicoidal filaments turning respectively in opposite directions and being intertwined. The mesh comprises two distinct tubular sections. The mesh of the first section has helicoidal filaments with a braiding angle providing radial forces higher than in the second section, thus the first section becomes appositioned against the inner wall of the blood vessel. The second section comprises two sub-sections. The first sub-section has a conical shape and comprises a braiding angle changing at its proximal and distal ends to provide radial strength to maintain the conical shape and to stop a proximal blood flow during the removal of the thrombus. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393281 | FRACTURING CALCIFICATIONS IN HEART VALVES - A device for fracturing calcifications in heart valves including an expandable stabilizer and expandable impactor arms assembled on and deployed by a delivery system, wherein the delivery system is operable to move the impactor arms, while in an expanded position, with respect to the stabilizer with sufficient energy so as to fracture a calcification located in tissue which is sandwiched between the stabilizer and the impactor arms. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393282 | Surgical Instrument and Related Methods - A surgical instrument and related methods are disclosed. The instrument has a first jaw, a second jaw, and a first actuator. The first actuator has a cam mechanism to engage the first jaw to effectuate movement of the first jaw between an open position, a clamping position, and a closed position. Movement of the first jaw between the open position and the clamping position includes a rotational component. Movement of the first jaw between the clamping position and the closed position is translational. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393283 | FORCEPS - The present disclosure describes a three-pronged forceps. The forceps are particularly useful for removing an intraocular lens from an eye. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393284 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF A SINUS AND/OR AN EAR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - There is provided herein, a device for treating and/or diagnosing a sinus or an ear condition, the device comprising a housing comprising or functionally connected to: a hollow cannula defining a lumen extending at least partially along the length thereof, the cannula is configured to be at least partially inserted through an ostium into a sinus cavity/ear of a subject; and a flexible grinding wire movable within the cannula's lumen and configured to be inserted into and retrieved out of the sinus cavity through the cannula's lumen, and to rotate along a longitudinal axis thereof and thereby grind, chop and/or stir material present in the sinus cavity and/or inside the hollow cannula, wherein the cannula is in fluid flow communication with an irrigation/aspiration source; and a wire handle functionally connected to the wire, allowing a user to advance and retrieve the wire within the cannula and into and out of the cannula lumen, wherein the device is handheld by a gripping handle. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393285 | SURGICAL KNIFE SAFETY HANDLE HAVING USER OPERABLE LOCK - A surgical knife safety device having a handle, a blade connected to the handle, and a guard carried by the handle for sliding movement between a retracted position in which the blade is exposed for use, and an extended position for covering the sharp cutting edge of the blade. In the retracted position, an enlarged guard radius is provided at the distal end of the handle to allow improved handle control and blade orientation. The enlarged guard radius is positioned to allow the user to firmly grip a large distal handle portion which is preferably molded as a single piece with the blade holder, preventing unwanted blade or handle movement due to guard mechanism tolerances. A spring, such as leaf spring or a cantilever beam, and a pair of detents or slots are provided to fix the guard in the extended or retracted position and to provide resistance during movement between the two positions. Additionally, a pushback prevention mechanism, a user operable lock and a drop-force operable lock are provided to prevent accidental retraction of the guard from the fully extended and guarded position. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393286 | Ultrasonic Tip With Protrusion Defining A Preaspiration Hole - An ultrasonic tip for use with a surgical handpiece to produce both longitudinal and torsional motion. The ultrasonic tip comprises a shaft having a longitudinal axis extending between proximal and distal ends having respective first and second diameters with the first diameter greater than the second diameter. The ultrasonic tip also comprises a cutting feature coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The shaft defines an aspiration lumen that extends along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A protrusion on the shaft is positioned between the distal end and the proximal end of the shaft. A portion of the protrusion having a third diameter, and the third diameter is less than the first diameter and the third diameter is greater than the second diameter. An aperture is defined by the protrusion and in fluid communication with the aspiration lumen, and the protrusion reinforces an area surrounding the aperture. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393287 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH CARTRIDGE PAN RETENTION FEATURES - A surgical instrument end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a staple cartridge, and a retention cap. The second jaw including an anvil having a plurality of staple forming pockets. The first and second jaws are operable to clamp and staple tissue positioned therebetween. The staple cartridge is configured for receipt within the first jaw. The staple cartridge includes a cartridge body, a lower tray, and a plurality of staples. The cartridge body and the lower tray are configured to couple together. The retention cap is configured to fasten to a proximal end of the cartridge body and to engage the lower tray. The retention cap is further configured to fix the position of the lower tray relative to the cartridge body. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393288 | MODULAR BATTERY POWERED HANDHELD SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH SELF-DIAGNOSING CONTROL SWITCHES FOR REUSABLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Provided is a system and medical device that includes self diagnosing control switches. The control switch may be slidable within a slot in order to control activation of some function of the medical device. Due to natural wear and tear of movement of a control switch, the distances along the sliding slot that correspond to how much energy is used for the function may need to be adjusted over time in order to reflect the changing physical attributes of the actuator mechanism. The self diagnosing control switches of the present disclosures may be configured to automatically adjust for these thresholds using, for example, Hall effect sensors and magnets. In addition, in some cases, the self diagnosing control switches may be capable of indicating external influences on the controls, as well as predict a time until replacement is needed. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393289 | LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SUPPORT SYSTEM - A laparoscopic surgery support system can include a plurality of ports configured to receive a trocar therethrough and a plurality of arms connecting the plurality of ports together and configured to allow fixation of a relative position of the plurality of ports. For example, the plurality of ports can include three or more ports. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393290 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLIES - A surgical access assembly includes an instrument valve housing defining a cavity, and a seal assembly disposed within the cavity of the instrument valve housing. The seal assembly includes a flange seal member and a centering mechanism. The flange seal member includes an annular member, a flange portion extending from the annular member, and a seal portion supported by the annular member and defining an opening dimensioned to receive a surgical instrument in a sealing relation. The flange portion includes first and second arcuate portions adjustably engaging the instrument valve housing in a sealing relation. The first and second arcuate portions have a parabolic profile. The centering mechanism maintains the seal assembly centered within the cavity of the instrument valve housing. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393291 | Transseptal puncture device - A transseptal needle for use in a transseptal puncture procedure includes a needle portion connected to a dilating portion. A sheath portion enclosing the needle body includes a relatively compressible transition portion. The transition portion slides back into a receiving portion in the dilating portion during the procedure. The relatively compressible material and shape of the transition portion aids in easing the dilation of the initial puncture in the interarterial septum to accommodate the diameter of the sheath. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393292 | DEVICE FOR VALVE REGURGITATION SURGERY AND CARDIAC PACEMAKER LEAD FIXATION - The present disclosure relates to a device for valve regurgitation surgery and pacemaker lead fixation, and more particularly, to a device for valve regurgitation surgery and pacemaker lead fixation that allows mitral regurgitation surgery, tricuspid regurgitation surgery, and fixation of a pacemaker lead to an interventricular septum to be performed using a single device. The device for valve regurgitation surgery and pacemaker lead fixation according to the present disclosure includes a cerclage wire, a coronary sinus tube which has a lumen formed to insert the cerclage wire thereinto and which is inserted into a coronary sinus, a tricuspid valve tube which has a lumen formed to insert the cerclage wire thereinto and which crosses a tricuspid valve and protects tissues of the tricuspid valve and the interventricular septum, a lead insertion tube which is coupled to the tricuspid valve tube and has an end facing the interventricular septum, and a pacemaker lead which is inserted into the lead insertion tube and has an end inserted into the bundle of His. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393293 | CANNULA STABILIZER FOR EMBRYO TRANSFER - The embryo transfer cannula stabilizer is a device attached to a vaginal speculum, which allows the sliding, placement, and secure fixing of a cannula to perform an embryo transfer. The embryo transfer cannula stabilizer prevents fine movement of the user's hand to reduce tremor at the intracervical level and avoid injury to the cervical canal, rupture of blood vessels, and the production of detritus. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393294 | MEDICAL POSITIONING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a medical positioning device, comprising a first carriage assembly configured for mounting a first pin, wherein the orientation of the first pin is adjustable by means of a first spherical joint with three rotational degrees of freedom with an angular range of at least ±10° each, a second carriage assembly configured for mounting a second pin, wherein the orientation of the second pin is adjustable by means of a second spherical joint with three rotational degrees of freedom with an angular range of at least ±10° each and an extension assembly configured for adjusting a distance between the first pin and the second pin. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393295 | EXTERNAL FIXATION STRUT - Embodiments of the invention include an external fixation system that includes at least one external fixation strut that is both acutely adjustable and precisely adjustable and related methods of adjustment. Acute adjustment may be accomplished using one or more mobile jaws that may be engaged with or disengage from a threaded rod of each external fixation stmt. Precise adjustment of each external fixation strut may be accomplished after releasing a lock biased toward a locked position. When each external fixation struts lock is released, a portion of each of the precise adjustment mechanism of each external fixation strut may be activated to increase and decrease the length of each of the at least one external fixation struts. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393296 | Rod Inserter And Rod With Reduced Diameter End - A pedicle screw assembly including a bone fastener having a lower end for engaging bone and an upper end remote from the lower end; a head having a rod-receiving channel attached to the upper end of said bone fastener; a spinal rod insertable into the rod-receiving channel of said head, said spinal rod having an outer surface extending between first and second ends thereof, wherein at least one of the first and second ends has a reduced diameter section. A spinal rod having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end thereof; wherein the outer surface of said spinal rod has a reduced diameter section at at least one of the first and second ends. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393297 | POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - A polyaxial bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element having a head, a receiving part having a channel for receiving a rod and an accommodation space for pivotably holding the head, and a pressure member having a pressure exerting surface and a deformable portion with a free end. The deformable portion is adjustable from a first configuration where a first part of the deformable portion is supported at a first axial position relative to the receiving part while a second part of the deformable portion protrudes further radially into the channel than parts of the deformable portion positioned axially above the second part, to a second configuration where the second part of the deformable portion is deformed radially outwardly and the pressure exerting surface is shifted lower axially to exert pressure on the head while the first part of the deformable portion remains supported at the first axial position. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393298 | Implant for Bone - The present invention is an implant for bone. The current implant is particularly useful in spinal surgical procedures. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393299 | INSTRUMENT FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING A HEAD OF A BONE ANCHOR IN A POLYAXIAL BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - An instrument for locking and unlocking a head of a bone anchor relative to a receiving part of a polyaxial bone anchoring device includes a tube assembly with an inner tube and an outer tube at least partially around the inner tube, and an actuator assembly including an actuating mechanism movable from a first orientation to a second orientation to displace the inner tube and the outer tube relative to one another between a first axial position configured to unlock the bone anchoring device such that the head is pivotable relative to the receiving part, and a second axial position configured to lock the head. The actuator assembly is adjustable between a first configuration where the tube assembly assumes the first axial position when the actuating mechanism is moved, and a second configuration where the tube assembly assumes the second axial position when the actuating mechanism is moved. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393300 | TUNABLE STIFFNESS BONE ROD - A tunable stiffness bone rod promotes the healing of fractured bones, such as tibia bones. The tunable stiffness bone rod includes a hexagonal shape that has variable levels of stiffness upon application of an axial force. The axial force will begin a low stiffness movement of the bone rod until a threshold is met. Upon reaching the threshold, the stiffness of the bone rod increases to lessen additional longitudinal movement caused by the axial force on the bone rod. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393301 | METHOD FOR BONE ADJUSTMENT WITH ANCHORING FUNCTION - A method and a device for bone adjustment in a mammal is presented, wherein a device is implanted in the medullar cavity of a bone in the body of said mammal, said device being a device exerting a force to anchoring devices anchored in said bone. The method and device has utility in therapeutic and cosmetic bone adjustments, including the lengthening, reshaping and realigning of bones, for example in the correction of congenital deformations, restorative orthopaedic surgery and the like. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393302 | BONE PLATE WITH MOVABLE JOINT - System, including methods and devices, for fixing bone. The system may include a bone plate having two or more plate members connected to one another with one or more movable joints. Each joint may permit the orientation of the plate members to be adjusted relative to one another in a single plane or two or more nonparallel planes. The joint may have a movable configuration and a fixed configuration. Methods of creating the bone plate are also provided. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393303 | ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING HAVING ENGINEERED MATING THREAD ENGAGEMENT - The invention relates to an orthopedic implant system comprising an implant including a threaded aperture which receives either a first non-locking bone fastener or a second threaded variable axis locking fastener. The threaded aperture includes interruptions to form sections having a thread segment. The variable axis locking fastener has a threaded head configured to cause the threads to wedge against the female threads of the aperture as the fastener is tightened into the aperture in an off-axis orientation. In a further embodiment, the aperture includes a concentric annular groove to form flexible threaded fines. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393304 | SURGICAL IMPLANT FOR CORRECTION OF HALLUX VALGUS OR TAILOR'S BUNION - Methods and devices for correcting hallux valgus and tailor's bunion are disclosed. An implant includes a bone engaging feature on each end connected by an intermediate portion. The implant is configured to be positioned on the dorsal side of the metatarsals and stabilizes two adjacent metatarsals toward one another, thereby decreasing the intermetatarsal angle. Depending on the severity of the deformity, a single or multiple implants may be used. In addition, the implant may be used as an adjunctive device in combination with other surgical procedures. | 2021-12-23 |
20210393305 | WRIST STABILIZATION SYSTEMS - Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration. | 2021-12-23 |