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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Cannula cleaning device

Номер: US20120000487A1

Автор: Bernard Esquenet, Lee Ruvinsky, Marc Esquenet

Принадлежит: RUHOF CORP

A method for making a device for cleaning the cannula of a medical instrument and for cleaning a cannula with the device in which the distal end of an elongated support and guiding member, having proximal and distal ends, is secured in a cleaning element formed of a substantially reticulated hydrophobic polyurethane foam having a plurality of pores within its structure which define surfaces in the foam. The surfaces of the polyurethane foam are coated with a hydrophilic polyurethane coating and a liquid enzymatic cleaning solution is absorbed in the coating and then dried. When used to clean a cannula the cleaning element is immersed in water to wet the enzymatic cleaner inserted into the cannula and manipulated from the proximal end of the elongated support.

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Номер записи: 1

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Self-contained hand-held direct drive device for dispensing a two-part adhesive aerosol

Номер: US20120000993A1

Автор: Donald H. Brunk, William Gerald Dimaio, Jr.

Принадлежит: EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co

A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. Each liquid ejecting element takes the form of a piston disposed within a cylinder. The pistons responds to pressurized fluid imposed directly thereon from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element.

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Номер записи: 2

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Light imaging apparatus, system and method

Номер: US20120002101A1

Автор: Quentin Le Masne De Chermont, Sebastien Bonzom, Serge Maitrejean, Thomas Szlosek

Принадлежит: BIOSPACE LAB

The imaging apparatus comprises a light-tight enclosure in which are enclosed: a detector adapted to detect a light signal emitted from a sample, a reflecting device comprising first and second reflecting portions reflecting toward first and second portions of the detector a signal emitted from first and second portions of the sample, the second reflecting portion reflecting toward a third portion of the detector a signal emitted from a the third portion of the sample and previously reflected by the first reflecting portion, a fourth portion of the detector directly detecting a signal emitted from a fourth portion of the sample.

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Номер записи: 3

27-06-2014 дата публикации

Устройство для управляемого нагрева тканей, сосудов и полостей человека и животных

Номер: RU0000142663U1

Автор: Генри МЕЕР

Принадлежит: НОВА ТЕРМА

1. Устройство, полностью или частично имплантируемое с целью передачи тепла в полость, ткань или сосуды отличающееся тем, что- оно представляет собой медный изолированный провод (1), за исключением концов, по крайней мере, на часть которого устанавливается резистивная трубка (5) обладающая электрическим сопротивлением более 20 мкОм/см,- медный провод (1) на дистальном конце (3) имеет контакт с упомянутой трубкой, в то время как проксимальный конец обладает возможностью быть соединенным с источником тока (9),- трубка покрыта на части своей длины одним подвижным проксимальным цилиндром (6), на проксимальном конце способным быть закрепленным на трубке (5), указанный цилиндр (6) обладает электрическим сопротивлением ниже 20 мкОм/см,- подвижный проксимальный цилиндр (6) и проксимальный конец медного провода (1) способны быть подключенными к источнику тока (9.)2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что трубка (5) закреплена на проводе (1), только на дистальном конце указанного провода, на длину в пределах 5 см,3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что трубка (5) закреплена микрообжатием,4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно снабжено подвижными дистальными цилиндрами (7, 8), оснащенными на поверхности пористым носителем, выделяющим активное вещество,5. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно снабжено подвижными дистальными цилиндрами (7, 8), поверхность которых снабжена радиоактивным продуктом для терапии и локализации,6. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что трубка (5) выполнена из материала, выбранного из группы, включающей сталь, нержавеющую сталь, нитинол или титан,7. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что медный провод (1) изолир� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 142 663 U1 (51) МПК A61B 18/08 (2006.01) A61F 7/12 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012140515/14, 04.03.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.03.2011 (72) ...

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Номер записи: 4

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Systems, devices, and methods for sub-urethral support

Номер: US20120004500A1

Автор: Brett Nowlin, George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser, Michael S. H. Chu

Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

Disclosed are single-incision surgical procedures for treatment of urinary incontinence and/or pelvic floor disorders and related uses, devices, kits, and methods. Implants are also disclosed for use in the exemplary procedures. In certain embodiments, soft tissue anchors are used to anchor the surgical implants to obturator membranes of a patient.

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Номер записи: 5

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Biosensor coated with electroactive polymer layer demonstrating bending behavior

Номер: US20120004522A1

Автор: Jang-Hyun Youn, Seon-Jeong Kim, Sun Ill Kim

Принадлежит: Industry University Cooperation Foundation IUCF HYU

Disclosed is a biosensor coated with an electroactive polymer layer demonstrating a bending behavior, more specifically a biosensor including an electroactive polymer layer coated on the surface of a bioreceptor and an electrode connected to the electroactive polymer layer. When an electrical stimulation is applied to the electrode, the electroactive polymer layer shows a bending behavior and thus the surface of the bioreceptor can be exposed to an analyte to allow a concentration analysis of the analyte. When used as an implantable biosensor, the disclosed biosensor may have a substantially increased life span since the bioreceptor can be selectively exposed to the analyte.

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Номер записи: 6

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Veress needle with illuminated tip and cavity penetration indicator

Номер: US20120004535A1

Автор: Reza S. Mohajer

Принадлежит: Individual

A Veress needle assembly comprises an outer steel tube with a sharpened tip at the distal end surrounding an inner rod having a blunt distal end. The proximal end of the inner rod is spring biased towards a position in which its distal end extends beyond the distal end of the outer stainless steel tube so that while piercing the wall of a body cavity the inner rod is forced upwardly against the spring bias to allow the sharpened end of the outer tube to extend into a cutting position. An indicator light supported on the proximal end of the assembly is controlled by a switch which is in a first position when the outer tube is passing through the wall of the body cavity and a second position when the outer tube enters the body cavity behind the wall, allowing the rod to move beyond the distal end of the outer tube, thereby changing the illumination of the light source so that the operator is signaled that the Veress needle has passed into the body cavity.

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Номер записи: 7

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for measuring a biological signal

Номер: US20120004563A1

Автор: Jong-pal Kim, Seok Chan Kim

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided is an apparatus and method for analyzing a biological signal. The apparatus may measure the biological signal, detect a noise signal influencing the electrical characteristics of the measured biological signal, and display the measured biological signal by distinguishing a normal section of the measured biological signal from an abnormal section of the biological signal.

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Номер записи: 8

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Medical device for injecting fluid into a body

Номер: US20120004597A1

Автор: Eric Perouse

Принадлежит: Perouse Medical SAS

The medical device ( 10 ) has a prop ( 12 ) extending between a proximal end ( 12 A) and a distal end, a nose ( 16 ) in the form of a perforating tip, secured to the distal end of the prop ( 12 ), a sheath ( 18 ), in which the prop ( 12 ) is housed, which can be moved by sliding between a first position in contact with the nose ( 16 ), and a second position spaced away from the nose ( 16 ), and at least one tube ( 22 ) extending in the sheath ( 18 ) between a proximal end ( 22 A), accessible outside the sheath ( 18 ), and a distal end ( 22 B) secured to the nose ( 16 ), the tube ( 22 ) having at least one perforation ( 24 ) near its distal end ( 22 B). Each tube ( 22 ) can be radially deployed between a retracted configuration, in which each tube ( 22 ) can be covered by the sheath ( 18 ), and a radially protruding deployed configuration.

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Номер записи: 9

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for enzymatic debridement of skin lesions

Номер: US20120004627A1

Автор: Amihay Freeman, Eran Hirszowicz, Michal Be'eri-Lipperman

Принадлежит: EnzySurge Ltd, Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd

An apparatus for debridement of devitalized tissue in skin lesions, that includes a plurality of height- and angle-adjustable inlet tubes and at least one outlet tube and a member that forms an occlusive seal around a skin lesion. The plurality of inlet tubes is adapted for directing a continuous stream of enzymatic solution to the surface and into the entire volume of the wound bed of the lesion and the at least one outlet is adapted for removing the enzymatic solution, fluids draining from the lesion and tissue debris from the occluded skin lesion.

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Номер записи: 10

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Switching control device and manipulating part for a medical instrument

Номер: US20120004649A1

Автор: Uwe Schnitzler

Принадлежит: Erbe Elecktromedizin GmbH

A switching control device for a medical instrument such as an electrode used in HF surgery. The switching control device comprises a connection line, designed as a switching control module for controlling various electrical operating modes of the instrument with a three-dimensionally and pressure-tightly sealed housing that is resistant to sterilization temperatures, an actuating element and fixing means to be releasably mounted within or on a manipulating part of the instrument, and module contacting means for interacting with device- or instrument-contacting means that are connected to the connection line to perform a switching control function.

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Номер записи: 11

05-01-2012 дата публикации

Bipolar Connector System

Номер: US20120004655A1

Автор: David C. Leingang, Harrison Jay Kim, Sergey Marker

Принадлежит: Alcon Research LLC

An electrical connector assembly comprises a first elongated connector in parallel alignment with a second elongated connector and an adjustment mechanism operable to control movement of the first elongated connector relative to the second elongated connector while maintaining parallel alignment between the elongated connectors.

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Номер записи: 12

09-10-2017 дата публикации

Динамический фантом левого желудочка сердца

Номер: RU0000174282U1

Автор: Владимир Николаевич Макаренко, Владимир Сергеевич Березницкий, Михаил Дмитриевич Маргасов

Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение "Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр сердечно-сосудистой хирургии имени А.Н. Бакулева" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации (ФГБУ "НМИЦССХ им. А.Н. Бакулева" Минздрава России)

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике и предназначена для моделирования левого желудочка сердца человека. Динамический фантом левого желудочка сердца включает имитатор левого желудочка сердца, выполненный из эластичного материала, шприц с поршнем, держатель для шприца, привод поршня, редуктор и электродвигатель. Технический результат - повышение воспроизводимости результатов измерений полезной модели в течение всего срока эксплуатации, достигается тем, что привод поршня состоит из штока, один конец которого соединен с поршнем, а другой конец шарнирно связан с шатуном, противоположный конец которого шарнирно закреплен на оси, вставленной в отверстие эксцентрика дискообразной формы, центральная ось вращения которого является выходом редуктора. Шток, шатун, эксцентрик дискообразной формы с осями выполнены из металла. 1 пр., 1 ил. Ц 1 174282 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) сэр а за за (13) х $ х $ ом КО оные М1 (50) МПК ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ СОЗВ 23/28 (2006.01) (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2017123234, 30.06.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 30.06.2017 Дата регистрации: 09.10.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 30.06.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 09.10.2017 Бюл. № 28 Адрес для переписки: 119049, Москва, Ленинский пр-кт, 8, ФГБУ "НМИЦССХ им. А.Н. Бакулева" Минздрава России, отдел интеллектуальной собственности, Юшкевич Т.И. (72) Автор(ы): Макаренко Владимир Николаевич (КО), Маргасов Михаил Дмитриевич (КП), Березницкий Владимир Сергеевич (КП) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение "Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр сердечно-сосудистой хирургии имени А.Н. Бакулева" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации (ФГБУ "НМИЦССХ им. А.Н. Бакулева" Минздрава России) (КП) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: 0 2016/0133159 А1, 12.05.2016. 05 8535061 В2, 17.09.2013. КО 2311893 С1, 10.12.2007. (54) ДИНАМИЧЕСКИЙ ...

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Номер записи: 13

13-02-2018 дата публикации

Микрохирургический тендодержатель для выполнения сухожильного шва

Номер: RU0000177222U1

Автор: Андрей Александрович Сафронов, Андрей Михайлович Гурьянов, Валерий Иргюнович Ким, Владислав Васильевич Ивлев, Илья Иосифович Каган

Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Оренбургский государственный медицинский университет" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации

Изобретение относится к медицине, в частности, к травматологии и хирургии и может применяться при выполнении как традиционного, так и микрохирургического шва сухожилий конечностей.Устройство микрохирургический тендодержатель для выполнения сухожильного шва состоит из рукоятки, изготовленной из нержавеющей медицинской стали, имеющей цилиндрическую форму, переходника, изогнутого под углом, дистальная часть которого имеет зажимное устройство, позволяющие надежно фиксировать съемную рабочую насадку, выполненную в виде U-образного «двузубца» с параллельно идущими иглами, имеющими наконечники концентрического типа.Техническим результатом использования полезной модели является лучшая адаптации и фиксация концов сухожилия, атравматичность и прецизионность оперативных манипуляций в процессе выполнения сухожильного шва, сокращение продолжительности операции, снижение риска осложнений и улучшение результатов лечения повреждений сухожилий конечностей. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 222 U1 (51) МПК A61B 17/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 2017/00349 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017134190, 02.10.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 13.02.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 13.02.2018 Бюл. № 5 Адрес для переписки: 460000, г. Оренбург, ул. Советская, 6, ФГБОУ ВО ОрГМУ Минздрава России, патентный отдел (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Оренбургский государственный медицинский университет" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 42168 U1, 27.11.2004. RU 109651 U 1 1 7 7 2 2 2 R U (54) Микрохирургический тендодержатель для выполнения сухожильного шва (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к медицине, в выполненную в виде U-образного «двузубца» с частности, к травматологии и хирургии и может параллельно идущими иглами, ...

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Номер записи: 14

18-04-2018 дата публикации

Волоконно-оптический инструмент

Номер: RU0000178750U1

Автор: Александр Николаевич Назаров, Юрий Леонидович ЗМУШКО, Юрий Юрьевич ПОЛУМИСКОВ

Принадлежит: Закрытое акционерное общество "ФОТЭК"

Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, а именно к приспособлениям и устройствам для проведения малоинвазивных лазерных хирургических операций в различных областях хирургии, и может быть использована, например, в проктологии, оториноларингологии, общей хирургии и других областях.Задачей настоящей полезной модели является создание простого волоконно-оптического инструмента и простого стандартизированного сменного наконечника для него, удобных с точки зрения соблюдения условий стерильности, предпочтительно, совместимых со стандартным медицинским инструментом для подкожных или внутривенных или интракорпоральных манипуляций.Поставленная задача в волоконно-оптическом инструменте, содержащем магистральный световод, корпус с объективом, первый оптический разъем для подключения магистрального световода, второй оптический разъем для подключения сменного наконечника и сменный наконечник, включающий втулку и выходной световод, закрепленный во втулке вдоль ее оси, решена за счет того, что второй оптический разъем выполнен с коническим выступом со сквозным цилиндрическим отверстием по его продольной оси, а втулка сменного наконечника выполнена с продольным коническим отверстием для установки на конический выступ второго разъема. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 178 750 U1 (51) МПК A61B 18/22 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61B 18/22 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017141862, 30.11.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Закрытое акционерное общество "ФОТЭК" (BY) 18.04.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2528655 C1, 20.09.2014. RU 10.02.2017 BY u20170044 (45) Опубликовано: 18.04.2018 Бюл. № 11 1 7 8 7 5 0 R U (54) Волоконно-оптический инструмент (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к медицинской технике, а именно к приспособлениям и устройствам для проведения малоинвазивных лазерных хирургических ...

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Номер записи: 15

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Insertion system

Номер: US20120010482A1

Автор: Frank Deck

Принадлежит: Roche Diagnostics Operations Inc

An insertion system for inserting a sensor into fatty tissue, comprising an insertion device and an insertion needle containing a sensor, wherein the insertion device comprises a holder for the insertion needle, and a piercing mechanism so as to move the holder, with the needle held by the same, in a feed direction for a puncture. The piercing mechanism changes the feed direction during the puncture so that, at the end of the puncture, an insertion needle held by the holder is oriented obliquely or perpendicular to the initial feed direction. Also provided are methods for controlling a needle moved by an insertion device.

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Номер записи: 16

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Photobiological measuring device and analyzing method

Номер: US20120010484A1

Автор: Akihiro Ishikawa

Принадлежит: Shimadzu Corp

A photobiological measuring device has a computing unit generating an unwanted component removal observation signal by removing the signal corresponding to the unwanted component from an observation signal. The computing unit is provided with: a mixing matrix making unit for separating observation signals into the products of a mixing matrix and independent component signals through independent component analysis; a power spectrum computing unit generating transformed independent component signals, which are functions of frequency and intensity, by Fourier transforming the independent component signals, which are functions of time and intensity, and computing power spectra in predetermined frequency bands of transformed independent component signals; and an unwanted component signal determining unit detecting the independent component signal corresponding to the unwanted component from among the independent component signals by comparing the power spectrum in a predetermined frequency band of each transformed independent component signal with a threshold.

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Номер записи: 17

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Cas system for condyle measurement

Номер: US20120010500A1

Автор: Alain Richard, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Pierre Couture

Принадлежит: Orthosoft ULC

A computer assisted surgery system for conducting orthopedic surgery on a knee joint includes a condyle digitizer having a posterior condyle abutment surface defining a first plane and a distal condyle abutment surface defining a second plane perpendicular to the first plane, and a trackable member which is locatable and trackable in three dimensional space by the computer assisted surgery system to define at least orientation of the condyle digitizer in real time. A computer determines a most remote reference point of the femur of the knee joint lying within at least one of the first and second planes when the condyle digitizer is abutted against condyles of the femur such that the posterior condyle abutment surface abuts a posterior side of the condyles and the distal condyle abutment surface abuts a distal side of the condyles.

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Номер записи: 18

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Compartment Syndrome Monitoring Systems and Methods

Номер: US20120010525A1

Автор: David J. Jacofsky, John P. Peeters, Marc C. Jacofsky

Принадлежит: TCI3 Pressure Applications LLC

Embodiments of a compartment monitor that can be implanted and left in situ to continuously (or semi-continuously) measure compartment pressures are presented. An exemplary monitor includes a pressure sensor adapted to be implanted in a compartment, a transmitter external to the compartment and coupled to the pressure sensor, and a receiver in communication with the transmitter to receive and process pressure data received from the transmitter. The monitor may also be configured to transmit measured pressure data to a networkable device. The networkable device can then communicate the patient's status and condition to a healthcare provider through a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN). This communication allows the healthcare provider to remotely monitor a patient. The networkable device, or associated computing system, can record and display trends in the pressure data over time, and log the data to the patient's electronic health records.

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Номер записи: 19

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing

Номер: US20120010535A1

Автор: Erik N. Kubiak, Kylee North, Robert W. Hitchcock

Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's leg. The upper surface may be slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration or may be otherwise configured. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor.

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Номер записи: 20

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Surgical apparatus

Номер: US20120010540A1

Автор: Shinya Masuda

Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

A surgical apparatus includes an output mode switching section configured to selectively switch an output mode of a power supply main body, that can output the energy to a probe and a jaw, in accordance with a moving state of a movable member. The output mode switching section is configured to switch the output mode such that a bipolar mode in which the probe and the jaw are driven as high-frequency electrodes is set when the jaw is in a closed state with respect to the probe and a single output mode in which the energy is output from only the probe is set when the jaw is in an open state with respect to the probe.

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Номер записи: 21

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Orthopedic cement and use of same in radiation therapy

Номер: US20120010601A1

Автор: George Ding, Joseph Cheng, Scott D. Simon

Принадлежит: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

A method of treating diseased tissue in a patient, the diseased tissue being proximate a hardened previously implanted bone cement including relatively high atomic number elements in a patient. The method includes generating a photon beam and directing the generated photon beam into the patient in a direction such that at least a portion of the photon beam impinges on the hardened bone cement and generates Compton interaction knock-out electrons from the high atomic number elements included in the hardened bone cement as a result of interaction of the at least a portion of the photon beam with the bone cement, wherein the direction of the photon beam is such that the at least a portion of the photon beam impinges on the hardened bone cement so that at least some of the Compton interaction knock-out electrons impinge upon the diseased tissue.

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Номер записи: 22

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale

Номер: US20120010608A1

Автор: Dan Francis, Hanson S. Gifford, Iii, Jose Alejandro, Kenneth Horne, Mark E. Deem, William Malecki

Принадлежит: Terumo Corp

Methods and apparatus for treatment of patent foramen ovale (PFO) provide for applying energy to tissues adjacent the PFO with a catheter device to substantially close the PFO acutely. Apparatus generally includes a catheter device having at least one energy transmission member at or near its distal end configured to apply energy to PFO tissues to acutely, substantially close the PFO. Applied energy may be monopolar or bipolar radiofrequency energy or any other suitable energy, such as laser, microwave, ultrasound, resistive heating or the like. Some embodiments of a catheter device fuirther include one or more tissue apposition members near the distal end for helping bring PFO tissues together, such as a PFO covering member, a vacuum applying member and/or the like. PFO closure via energy-based approaches of the invention may help prevent stroke, treat migraine headache, and possibly treat or prevent other medical conditions.

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Номер записи: 23

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Methods and surgical kits for minimally-invasive facet joint fusion

Номер: US20120010620A1

Автор: David A. Petersen

Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed herein are methods and surgical kits that can be used to fuse facet joints via a minimally invasive procedure (including an arthroscopic or percutaneous procedure). An exemplary method includes creating an incision; locating a facet joint with a distal end of a pin; sliding a substantially hollow drill guide over said pin wherein said drill guide comprises a proximal end, a distal end; removing said pin from within said drill guide; inserting a drill bit into said drill guide; drilling a hole into a bone of said facet joint; removing said drill bit; inserting a facet joint bone plug into said hole using a bone plug inserter having a raised portion at or near is proximal end, wherein said raised portion prevents over-insertion of said bone plug; and removing said drill guide.

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Номер записи: 24

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Compactionless tissue puncture closure device and methods

Номер: US20120010634A1

Автор: Irwin S. Wolosky, Rachael A. CRABB, Thomas A. Savard

Принадлежит: St Jude Medical Puerto Rico LLC

A tissue puncture closure device includes a carrier tube, a suture, an anchor, and a sealing pad. The sealing pad maintains a constant or substantially constant shape from when positioned in the carrier tube to when removed from the carrier tube and positioned adjacent to the tissue wall puncture in a post-deployment position. The suture may retain the anchor and sealing pad in contact with the tissue wall without altering a shape of the sealing pad.

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Номер записи: 25

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Device for the implantation of occlusion spirals

Номер: US20120010648A1

Автор: Hans Henkes, Hermann Monstadt, Marion Denk

Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A device for the implantation of electrolytically severable occluding spirals in body cavities or blood vessels comprising a source of electrical power, a cathode, a catheter and an occluding spiral adapted to serve as an anode and able to slide in the catheter in the longitudinal direction, wherein the occluding spiral ( 3 ) is designed to be electrolytically corrodible at several spaced apart points so that when in contact with a body fluid one or more variably dimensioned lengths of the occluding spiral ( 3 ) may be severed by electrolysis.

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Номер записи: 26

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Suture anchoring assemblies and methods of use

Номер: US20120010657A1

Автор: Lonnie E. Paulos

Принадлежит: Paulos Lonnie E

A suture anchor assembly and methods of use will now are disclosed for the repair of human or animal tissue defects. The suture anchor assembly is capable of being inserted into a tissue or bone while also being able to create an expanded profile when subjected to a retrograde force. This expanded profile anchors the assembly into the tissue or bone by a changing of position of elements of the assembly relative to other assembly elements. Embodiments of the suture anchor assembly and methods are capable of precisely positioning assembly elements in the tissue or bone to effectively repair the defects.

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Номер записи: 27

19-01-2012 дата публикации

High-throughput production of ingestible event markers

Номер: US20120011699A1

Автор: Benedict J. Costello, Eric Snyder, Gregory Moon, Hooman Hafezi, Kityee Au-Yeung, Maria Casillas Holen, Mark Zdeblick, Mauro Folena, Pratish Rao, Robert Duck, Timothy Robertson

Принадлежит: Proteus Biomedical Inc

High-throughput ingestible event marker manufacturing systems are provided. The systems include an assembly unit configured to stably associate an ingestible event marker with a carrier to produce a product. Also provided are manufacturing methods to produce such products which include assembling an ingestible event marker with an assembly unit configured to stably associate an ingestible event marker with a carrier.

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Номер записи: 28

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Surgical instruments with electrodes

Номер: US20120012636A1

Автор: Andrew T. Beckman, Bradley E. White, Foster B. Stulen, Jason L. Harris, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Paul Guerra, Prasanna Malaviya

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical stapling assembly is configured to be used to form a tissue seal having an arcuate portion. The surgical stapling assembly comprises an end-effector extending from the distal end of the shaft. The end-effector comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a first face at least partially surrounding the aperture, a staple cavity defined in the first face, a staple removably positioned within the staple cavity, and a first electrode positioned one of on and proximate to the first face. The second portion comprises a second face, an anvil pocket defined in the second face, and a second electrode positioned one of on and proximate to the second face, and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode each comprise an arcuate portion. The first electrode has a different polarity than the second electrode.

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Номер записи: 29

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Communication system and communication apparatus

Номер: US20120013446A1

Автор: Hiroyuki Ino

Принадлежит: Sony Corp

A communication system includes: an interrogator transmitting an interrogation signal while switching a carrier-wave frequency and receiving a response signal; and a plurality of responders each having a unique resonant frequency and returning the response signal in response to the interrogation signal with the own resonant frequency.

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Номер записи: 30

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Dental navigation techniques

Номер: US20120015329A1

Автор: Hadar Better, Yossi Gross

Принадлежит: Rainbow Medical Ltd

Apparatus and methods are described, including at least one tool configured to be placed inside a subject's mouth. A first optically-visible marker is coupled to the tool. A second optically-visible marker is coupled to a structure inside the subject's mouth. A plurality of optical cameras are coupled to the tool, and are placed inside the subject's mouth by the tool being placed inside the subject's mouth. The cameras acquire respective images of the inside of the subject's mouth, in which the second optically-visible marker is identifiable. A plurality of optical cameras that are disposed outside the subject's mouth acquire respective images of the tool, while the tool is inside the subject's mouth, in which images the first optically-visible marker is identifiable. Other embodiments are also described.

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Номер записи: 31

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof

Номер: US20120015779A1

Автор: Christian Dibenedetto, Maya Ann Powch, Stephen John Black, Tony Hope

Принадлежит: adidas AG

Fitness monitoring methods, systems, and program products are disclosed. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for providing a new workout for an athlete utilizing a fitness monitoring service includes the steps of granting an athlete access to an account of the fitness monitoring service, maintaining a schedule of workouts for the athlete to complete in association with the account, receiving the new workout from a coach, adding the new workout to the schedule of workouts, and exchanging information related to the new workout with a portable fitness monitoring device.

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Номер записи: 32

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Fold-Resistant Pelvic Implant System and Method

Номер: US20120016182A1

Автор: Edouard A. Koullick, Guangjian Wang, Jose' W. Jimenez

Принадлежит: AMS Research LLC

A pelvic non-folding hammock implant is provided. Such an implant can be constructed of a polymer material to provide an implant portion, e.g., support portion, having one or more extending and independent teeth-like features defining a fold control portion in a generally comb-like construct. The individual teeth resist folding by providing independently reacting extensions along the fold control portion.

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Номер записи: 33

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Endoscopic balloon tissue dissector and retractor

Номер: US20120016196A1

Автор: Parviz Kambin, Sheila P. Kambin

Принадлежит: Individual

In endoscopic surgery, a retractor having independently spreadable retractor blades mounted at the distal end of a tube is introduced percutaneously. A balloon dissector is passed through the tube and expanded. Following dissection by expansion of the balloon, the balloon is contracted, the tube is advanced, and the dissected tissue is spread by moving the blades apart from each other. The balloon dissector is withdrawn and another instrument is then introduced to carry out surgery on the anatomical structure exposed by the dissection and spreading steps.

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Номер записи: 34

19-01-2012 дата публикации

System, apparatus, and method for in-vivo assessment of relative position of an implant

Номер: US20120016228A1

Автор: Christophe Courcimault, Florent Cros, Jason Kroh

Принадлежит: CardioMEMS LLC

A method for providing an in-vivo assessment of relative movement of an implant that is positioned in a living being is provided that comprises a first assembly and a second assembly that are positioned within the living being. The first assembly comprises a passive electrical resonant circuit that is configured to be selectively electromagnetically coupled to an ex-vivo source of RF energy and, in response to the electromagnetic coupling, generates an output signal characterized by a frequency that is dependent upon a distance between the first assembly and the second assembly at the time of the electromagnetic coupling.

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Номер записи: 35

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for transurethral delivery of thermal therapy to tissue

Номер: US20120016273A1

Автор: Chris J. Diederich

Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

An apparatus for applying thermal energy to a prostate gland, comprising a support tube having a longitudinal passageway, a power lead channeled through the longitudinal central passageway and an ultrasound crystal disposed around at least part of the support tube. The ultrasound crystal is coupled to the power lead which provides the power to energize the ultrasound crystal and generate ultrasound energy providing thermal therapy to the prostate gland. The ultrasound crystal further includes inactivated portions for reducing ultrasound energy directed to the rectal wall of the patient. A sealant is disposed in contact with the ultrasound crystal allowing vibration necessary for efficient ultrasound energy radiation for the thermal therapy of the prostate gland.

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Номер записи: 36

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Wireless data communication protocols for a medical device network

Номер: US20120016305A1

Автор: Glenn O. SPITAL, Himanshu Patel, James Jollota

Принадлежит: Medtronic Minimed Inc

A fluid infusion system includes local “body network” devices, such as an infusion pump, a handheld monitor or controller, a physiological sensor, and a bedside or hospital monitor. The body network devices support communication of status data, physiological information, alerts, control signals, and other information between one another. In addition, the body network devices support networked communication of status data, physiological information, alerts, control signals, and other information between the body network devices and “external” devices, systems, or communication networks. The networked medical devices support a variety of wireless data communication protocols. In addition, the wireless medical devices support a number of dynamically adjustable wireless data communication modes to react to current operating conditions, application-specific data content, or other criteria.

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Номер записи: 37

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Spatial needle guidance system and associated methods

Номер: US20120016316A1

Автор: Alex Antonio, Bo Zhuang, Laurent Pelissier

Принадлежит: Ultrasonix Medical Corp

Methods and apparatus for positioning a elongate hollow member at a desired location in a body in a medical procedure are provided. A position marker is removably disposed within a sheath. The sheath may be disposable. The sheath and enclosed position marker may be inserted into a lumen of a member to be positioned. The position in space of the position marker may be monitored by a position sensor to provide real-time information regarding a position of the member. The spatial relationship between the position marker and member may be fixed by securing the mounting member to the sheath and securing the sheath to the member.

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Номер записи: 38

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Hybrid ophthalmic interface apparatus and method of interfacing a surgical laser with an eye

Номер: US20120016349A1

Автор: Michael Brownell

Принадлежит: AMO DEVELOPMENT LLC

Apparatus and methods are provided for interfacing a surgical laser with an eye using a patient interface device that minimizes aberrations through a combination of a contact lens surface positioning and a liquid medium between an anterior surface of the eye and the contact lens surface.

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Номер записи: 39

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Flexible tissue rasp

Номер: US20120016368A1

Автор: Edwin J. Hlavka, Jeffery L. Bleich

Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and devices are described for modifying tissue in a spine of a patient to treat or alleviate spinal stenosis. In one embodiment, a method may include: advancing at least a distal portion of an elongate tissue modification device into an epidural space and between target tissue and non-target tissue in the spine; positioning the tissue modification device so that at least one abrasive surface of the device faces target tissue and at least one non-abrasive surface faces non-target tissue; applying tensioning force at or near separate distal and proximal portions of the tissue modification device; and translating the tissue modification device back and forth while maintaining at least some tensioning force to abrade at least a portion of the target tissue with the at least one abrasive surface. Unwanted damage to the non-target tissue may be prevented via the at least one non-abrasive surface.

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Номер записи: 40

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Medical implant

Номер: US20120016370A1

Автор: Alfred Intoccia, Jozef Slanda, Michael G. Mcgrath, Michael S. H. Chu

Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A medical assembly includes an implant and an envelope at least partially enclosing a portion of the implant. The envelope may include a tongue to protect the implant, a scaffold to provide integrity to the envelope, a tab access to ease envelope withdrawal, and/or one or more discontinuities to ease envelope withdrawal.

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Номер записи: 41

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Tunneling tool for implantable leads

Номер: US20120016377A1

Автор: Jesse Geroy

Принадлежит: Greatbatch Ltd

A tunneling tool for creating a pathway for implanting a therapy delivery element in a living body. The tunneling tool includes a malleable elongated shaft having a distal end. A sheath having a lumen is slidably positioned over a portion of the shaft. A primary handle secured to proximal end of the shaft permits a user to advance and manipulate the shaft and the sheath in the living body. A secondary handle with an opening is slidably positioned on the shaft between the primary handle and the sheath. The opening has a diameter less than an outside diameter of a proximal end of the sheath. A locking mechanism releasably engages the secondary handle to the primary handle. The sheath is retained in a desired location within the living body by securing the secondary handle relative to the living body as the primary handle is used to remove the shaft from the sheath.

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Номер записи: 42

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Surgical fastening devices comprising rivets

Номер: US20120016413A1

Автор: Gavin M. Monson, John V. Hunt, Omar J. Vakharia, Richard W. Timm, Robert J. Laird, Suzanne E. Thompson

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

An end-effector assembly is configured to be attached to a surgical instrument. The end-effector assembly comprises a first jaw comprising an electrode, a second jaw comprising a rivet cavity, and a rivet. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw is movable relative to the other jaw. At least a portion of the rivet is removably positioned within the rivet cavity. The rivet comprises a tissue-engaging portion, an elongate portion extending from the tissue-engaging portion, and a meltable portion. The end-effector assembly comprises a driver configured to move the rivet between a first position in which the rivet is stored at least partially within the rivet cavity and a second position in which the rivet is at least partially deployed from the rivet cavity. The meltable portion of the rivet is positioned against or adjacent to the electrode when the rivet is in the second position.

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Номер записи: 43

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Biosensor unit and biosensor system

Номер: US20120018302A1

Автор: Akihiro Yamamoto, Yasunori Shiraki

Принадлежит: Arkray Inc

The biosensor unit has a substrate composed of a subcutaneously retained part that is retained under the skin and a base part that is placed on the skin surface. The biosensor unit comprises a sensor part detecting numerical information regarding a substance to be measured as electric signals, a signal amplifying part amplifying the electric signals, a CPU including a calculation part A/D converting the amplified electric signals and processing them to create transmittable data, a storage storing electric signals and data, a transmission part transmitting data to an external device through optical communication, and a battery part for drive. The sensor part is provided on the subcutaneously retained part and the transmission part is provided on the base part.

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Номер записи: 44

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Expanding parallel jaw device for use with an electromechanical driver device

Номер: US20120018488A1

Автор: Michael P. Whitman

Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A cutting and stapling device for use as an attachment to an electromechanical device driver comprises an upper jaw and a lower jaw which separate and close against one another in a continuously parallel alignment. The upper jaw includes a series of staple guides corresponding to one or more staples in a removable staple tray disposed within a lower jaw, whereby a blade and wedge having a threaded bore travel upon a matching threaded shaft in a channel disposed in the lower jaw below the staple tray, such that rotation of the threaded shaft causes movement of the wedge through the channel while a sloped surface of the wedge contacts the staples to push the staples against the staples guides, closing the staples.

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Номер записи: 45

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for inspecting the inside of a narrow hose or tube particularly for medical use

Номер: US20120019807A1

Автор: Egbert Anne Martijn Brouwer

Принадлежит: Nederlandse Organisatie voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNO

Method and system for inspecting the inside of a small channel, e.g. a flexible tube or hose, particularly for medical use, e.g. included in an endoscope, for the presence of inside contaminations on the wall of the tube, comprising providing the inside of the channel with a liquid having a refractive index which is higher than the refractive index of the channel wall, transmitting a signal into one end of the channel having a wavelength w, comparing the spectrum of the signal received at the other end of the channel with the wavelength w of the transmitted signal and determining, e.g. by a spectrum analyzer, whether the latter signal contains any wavelength w′ which is unequal to the wavelength w of the transmitted signal, and indicating that, when not any wavelength w′ is determined unequal to w, the channel is not contaminated or that, when any wavelength w′ is determined unequal to w, the channel is contaminated. The system may include means for cleaning the inside of the channel by means of said liquid having a refractive index which can be higher than the refractive index of the channel wall which thus is used both as cleaning liquid and as light conducting core.

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Номер записи: 46

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Implantable Article and Method

Номер: US20120022318A1

Автор: Christopher A. Thierfelder, John W. Westrum, Jr.

Принадлежит: AMS Research LLC

An implantable article and method are disclosed for treating pelvic floor disorders such as vaginal vault prolapse. A surgical kit useful for performing a surgical procedure such as a sacral colpopexy is also described.

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Номер записи: 47

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Locatable Expandable Working Channel And Method

Номер: US20120022325A1

Автор: Paige B. Hastings

Принадлежит: SuperDimension Ltd

A method and device is provided for accessing a target location within a branched network. The device may be passed through the working channel of a standard endoscope and includes a three-dimensional location sensor at its distal tip and an expandable extended working channel. The device has a very thin body proximal of the distal sensor such that, once the sensor is extended outside of the working channel of the endoscope, nearly all of the working channel may be used to pass tools through the extended working channel of the device.

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Номер записи: 48

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and system for simultaneous use of multiple instruments

Номер: US20120022333A1

Автор: David Main, Peter Moran

Принадлежит: Surgical Innovations Ltd

An apparatus for allowing simultaneous use of at least two surgical instruments through a single incision. The apparatus includes a first part having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface engages an incision and holds the incision in an open position. The inner surface defines a passageway through the first part from the proximal to the distal ends. The apparatus also includes a second part attached to the proximal end of the first part for sealing the proximal end of the first part and having at least two ports for receiving a surgical instrument. At least one of the ports includes a ball joint to allow articulation of the port relative to the second part. The ball joint allows the orientation of the port and the surgical instrument within it to be moved easily relative to the apparatus.

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Номер записи: 49

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Thoracic Retractor

Номер: US20120022335A1

Автор: Régis Besse, Richard Assaker, Yann Thouément

Принадлежит: Karl Storz SE and Co KG

A surgical retractor has a rail, a first arm protruding from the rail at an angle, a second arm being movably mounted on the rail and extending substantially parallel to the first arm, and a multiplicity of holding elements mounted on the first and second arms. A holding element has a multi-axis joint for pivotably holding a blade for engaging tissue to be retracted. In this way, a most flexible surgical retractor is provided.

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Номер записи: 50

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Using muscle tension sensing to locate an analyte measurement site on the skin

Номер: US20120022347A1

Автор: Alberto Bonomi, Bastiaan Wilhelmus Maria Moeskops, Golo Von Basum, Yan Liu

Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

Apparatus for determining where to locate a measuring device ( 3 ) on skin, the apparatus having a muscle tension sensing device ( 1 ) arranged to sense muscle tension at different locations on the skin, and a processor ( 2 ) for determining and outputting an indication of where to locate the measuring device on the muscle, based on the sensed muscle tensions. This can help make the skin measurements such as non invasive glucose measurements more consistent, and more accurate.

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Номер записи: 51

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Medical emitter/detector imaging/alignment system and method

Номер: US20120022357A1

Автор: Alan Fischer, Andrew G. Fischer, David Chang, Nicholas Ransom Powley

Принадлежит: Individual

Improved methods and apparatuses for imaging during medical procedures in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention include use of an image correction algorithm. In various embodiments, an original image of a region of interest where a medical procedure occurring along a particular axis will be performed is created with a beam emitter and a generally planar detector. Due to the emitter not being aligned orthogonal to the detector, the original image will be skewed. Using a known location and orientation of the detector, a location and orientation of the emitter provided by a position monitoring system, and the original image, a processing system can execute the image correction algorithm to provide a corrected image to allow a surgeon to perform the medical procedure while viewing an accurate corrected image in real-time.

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Номер записи: 52

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Needle holder

Номер: US20120022368A1

Автор: Gjermund Fjeld Olsen, Knut Brabrand, Nicolay Berard-Andersen, Vegard Bakke

Принадлежит: NEORAD AS

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.

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Номер записи: 53

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Correlating Frequency Signatures To Cognitive Processes

Номер: US20120022392A1

Автор: Charles Gaona, Eric C. Leuthardt, Mohit Sharma

Принадлежит: Washington University in St Louis WUSTL

Determining an intended action based on one more brain signal frequencies includes establishing communication with one or more electrodes for sensing brain signals of a subject, and acquiring the brain signals via the electrodes while the subject performs at least one cognitive task, wherein the acquired brain signals having a plurality of frequencies associated therewith. A physiologic change at one or more of the plurality of frequencies may then be identified from the acquired brain signals, and the one or more of the plurality of frequencies are associated with the cognitive task.

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Номер записи: 54

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Methods for increasing trichogenicity of dermal cells

Номер: US20120022433A1

Автор: Arben Nace, Kurt Stenn, Luke Sergott, Michael Ensslin, Ying Homan, Ying Zheng

Принадлежит: Aderans Research Institute Inc

Methods for increasing trichogenic activity of populations of dermal cells by inducing local trauma to skin tissue that serves as a source of the dermal cells are provided. Methods for obtaining dermal cells with increased trichogenic activity and for using the disclosed dermal cells to implant into a mammalian host at a site of desired follicle generation are also provided.

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Номер записи: 55

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Device, apparatus, and method of adipose tissue treatment

Номер: US20120022504A1

Автор: Boris Vaynberg, Haim Epshtein, James Bartholomeusz

Принадлежит: SYNERON MEDICAL LTD

A method and apparatus for adipose tissue treatment whereby two types of electromagnetic radiation are applied to the volume of tissue to be treated, One type of the electromagnetic radiations being RF and the second type of electromagnetic radiation being visible or infrared radiation.

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Номер записи: 56

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Drug delivery device with active iris

Номер: US20120022506A1

Автор: Bruno Dacquay, Matthew J.A. Rickard, Robert J. Sanchez, JR.

Принадлежит: Alcon Research LLC

A device implantable into an eye of a patient for treatment of glaucoma. The device has an implantable dispenser. The dispenser includes an implantable reservoir configured to store a therapeutic agent. Additionally, the dispenser includes an implantable reservoir sensor configured to measure a pressure within the reservoir. The device also has an implantable processor coupled to the implantable reservoir sensor and configured to receive the measurement of the pressure within the reservoir and determine a dosage of therapeutic agent based on the measurement of the pressure within the reservoir. Furthermore, the implantable dispenser is configured to release the dosage of the therapeutic agent at a selectively variable rate from the implantable reservoir into the eye.

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Номер записи: 57

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Device, apparatus, and method of adipose tissue treatment

Номер: US20120022512A1

Автор: Boris Vaynberg

Принадлежит: Individual

A method and apparatus for adipose tissue treatment whereby two types of electromagnetic radiation are applied to the volume of tissue to be treated, One type of the electromagnetic radiations being RF and the second type of electromagnetic radiation being visible or infrared radiation.

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Номер записи: 58

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method for fusing a human or animal joint as well as fusion device and tool set for carrying out the method

Номер: US20120022535A1

Автор: Andrea Mueller, Elmar Mock, Jorg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Milica Berra, Stephanie Mehl, Urs Weber

Принадлежит: WW Tech AG

The fusion device for fusing a synovial joint of a human or animal patient, in particular a human facet joint, finger joint or toe joint, includes two pin-shaped anchorage portions ( 1 ) and arranged therebetween a stabilization portion ( 2 ). The anchorage portions ( 1 ) include a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. The stabilization portion ( 2 ) preferably has a surface which is equipped for enhancing osseointegration. The anchorage portions ( 1 ) have a greater thickness (T 1 ) and a greater depth (D) than the stabilization portion ( 2 ). Then the fusion device is pushed between the articular surfaces and mechanical vibration, in particular ultrasonic vibration, is applied to the proximal face ( 4 ) of the fusion device. Thereby the liquefiable material is liquefied where in contact with the bone tissue and penetrates into the bone tissue, where after re-solidification it constitutes a positive fit connection between the fusion device and the bone tissue.

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Номер записи: 59

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Method For Operating A Medical Robot, A Medical Robot, And A Medical Workstation

Номер: US20120022552A1

Автор: Thomas Neff

Принадлежит: KUKA LABORATORIES GmbH

A method for operating a medical robot, a medical robot, and a medical work station. The invention relates to a method for operating a medical robot ( 2 ). The robot ( 2 ) includes a robot arm ( 5 ) having a plurality of members ( 7 ), drives ( 15 ) provided for moving the members ( 7 ), and an attaching device ( 9 ). The robot ( 2 ) also has a control device ( 6 ) for activating the drives ( 15 ), and a sound generating device ( 3 ) attached to the attaching device ( 9 ), which is provided to apply sound to a living organism ( 10 ), in particular a high-intensity focused ultrasound.

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Номер записи: 60

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Multiple anchor delivery tool

Номер: US20120022557A1

Автор: Amir Gross, Ehud Iflah, Oz Cabiri, Tal Hammer, Tal Reich

Принадлежит: Valtech Cardio Ltd

An anchor deployment tool includes a flexible outer tube, within which is positioned a flexible inner shaft, and a rotating deployment element coupled to a distal end of the shaft. The tool is configured to provide an anchor storage area, which initially stores a plurality of tissue anchors, such that the inner shaft passes through channels of the anchors along entire longitudinal lengths of the anchors, and the anchors are within the outer tube. The rotating deployment element is configured to directly engage the anchors in the anchor storage area one at a time, advance each of the anchors while engaged in a distal direction, and deploy each of the anchors through the distal tube end and into tissue of a subject. Other embodiments are also described.

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Номер записи: 61

26-01-2012 дата публикации

Surgical Tool with Crossbar Lever

Номер: US20120022583A1

Автор: Christopher Houghton, Eric Sugalski, Erik Holverson

Принадлежит: Individual

A crossbar lever of a surgical tool has a bridge portion which extends forward and a transverse portion. The bridge portion is retained between the second and third fingers of the surgeon's hand, and this retention establishes greater control and stability of the surgical tool. The crossbar lever pivots relative to a handgrip of a handle assembly and a shaft assembly extends from the handle assembly. Tissue contacting or manipulating devices such as jaws are located at the forward end of the shaft assembly. The surgical tool is particularly useful in performing minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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Номер записи: 62

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Track measurement apparatus for sports shoes

Номер: US20120024061A1

Автор: Cheng-Tang Chiang

Принадлежит: SHANG HO INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE Co Ltd

A track measurement apparatus for sports shoes includes a first accelerometer module located at a rear side of a sole of a shoe and a second accelerometer module located at a front side of the sole of the shoe to measure acceleration alterations of the shoe worn by a user in striding forwards during running, and also derive alterations of angular velocity and angle while the shoe is stridden forwards to get motion status of the shoe.

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Номер записи: 63

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Container assembly

Номер: US20120024864A1

Автор: Philip Anthony Champ

Принадлежит: CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD

A container assembly ( 10 ) for receiving medical waste such as used swabs. The assembly ( 10 ) includes a body ( 12 ) which defines five in use open topped main compartments ( 14 ), each for receiving medical waste, and a transparent lid ( 26 ) beatable on the body in a shut condition to close the main compartments, ( 14 ) whilst permitting their contents to be viewed.

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Номер записи: 64

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Laser Assembly With Shock Absorber

Номер: US20120027351A1

Автор: Jessica Hixon, Michael Melanson, Michael O'Brien, Ty Fairneny, William Asselin

Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus including an optical fiber having a distal end configured to emit a beam of energy. The apparatus also includes a tube including a tube channel. The distal end of the optical fiber is disposed in the tube channel. The apparatus further includes a shock absorber disposed on the tube and a cap disposed on the shock absorber.

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Номер записи: 65

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Medical product, in particular for management of tissue repair

Номер: US20120027804A1

Автор: Erich Odermatt, Lutz Funk, Marta Casanovas Albalate, Volker Friedrich

Принадлежит: Aesculap AG

A medical product includes at least one elongate body including cells and a method for manufacturing the medical product.

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Номер записи: 66

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Wrist worn electronic device with belt embedded with sensor

Номер: US20120028479A1

Автор: Ping-Yang Chuang

Принадлежит: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd

A wrist worn electronic device includes a main body having a processor and a receiving member electrically connected to the processor. A belt includes an electronic component and a connection member electrically connected to the electronic component. The connection member is used to engage the receiving member, to connect the belt to the main body and electrically connect the electronic component to the processor.

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Номер записи: 67

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Fracture fixation systems

Номер: US20120029102A1

Автор: Charles C. Martin, John Rose

Принадлежит: Individual

Systems for bone fracture repair are disclosed. One system includes a biocompatible putty that may be packed about a bone fracture to provide full loadbearing capabilities within days. The disclosed putties create an osteoconductive scaffold for bone regeneration and degrade over time to harmless 5 resorbable byproducts. Fixation devices for contacting an endosteal wall of an intramedullary (IM) canal of a fractured bone are also disclosed. One such fixation device includes a woven elongated structure fabricated from resorbable polymer filaments. The woven elongated structure has resilient properties that allow the woven 10 structure to be radially compressed and delivered to the IM canal using an insertion tube. When the insertion tube is removed, the woven structure expands towards its relaxed cross-sectional width to engage the endosteal wall. The woven elongated structure is impregnated with a resorbable polymer resin that cures in situ, or in the IM canal.

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Номер записи: 68

02-02-2012 дата публикации

System and method for reducing false alarms and false negatives based on motion and position sensing

Номер: US20120029300A1

Автор: Pierre Paquet

Принадлежит: CareFusion 303 Inc

Systems and methods of reducing false alarms associated with vital-sign monitoring are disclosed. One or more vital-sign readings of a patient are received. One or more acceleration readings from an accelerometer attached to the patient are received. At least one of motion and position of the patient are determined based at least in part on the one or more acceleration readings. An alarm condition determination procedure is modified if at least one of the motion and the position satisfies a predefined condition.

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Номер записи: 69

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Heart rate waterproof measuring apparatus

Номер: US20120029367A1

Автор: Hind Louis HOBEIKA

Принадлежит: BUTTERFLEYE SAL

A biofeedback device and the reflected infrared sensor used thereby are described herein that can be mounted on or integrated with eyewear such as swimming goggles. The biofeedback device includes a heart rate measuring apparatus comprising a reflected infrared sensor, a microcontroller comprising one or more filters and one or more amplifiers, a power source in electrical communication with the heart rate measuring apparatus, and a user interface. The reflected infrared sensor is positionable to detect heart rate from the temporal artery in the head. Heart rate is then communicated to the user by one or more tactile, auditory, or visual signal elements, such as a light-emitting diode display mounted within the goggles so as to be visible to the user while swimming.

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Номер записи: 70

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Respirations Activity and Motion Measurement Using Accelerometers

Номер: US20120029375A1

Автор: David E. Quinn, Henry Joseph Smith, III, John A. Lane, Tyson B. Whitaker

Принадлежит: Welch Allyn Inc

A system for estimating respirations includes an accelerometer configured to be coupled to an individual's torso, the accelerometer being configured to measure a tilt of the accelerometer as the individual breathes, and a processor connected to the accelerometer, the processor being programmed to process tilt data from the accelerometer and to estimate a respiration rate based on the tilt data.

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Номер записи: 71

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Seizure detection using coordinate data

Номер: US20120029390A1

Автор: John COLBORN

Принадлежит: Cyberonics Inc

A seizure detection device includes a coordinate data interface configured to receive coordinate data for a human, a memory to store coordinate data for a defined location of the human, and a seizure detector configured to identify a seizure event responsive to the coordinate data.

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Номер записи: 72

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Compact ultrasound transducer assembly and methods of making and using the same

Номер: US20120029393A1

Автор: Warren Lee

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A compact ultrasound transducer assembly is provided. The ultrasound transducer assembly comprises a compact housing, a therapy transducer disposed in the compact housing, and an interchangeable Fresnel lens having a flat surface and a structured surface. The Fresnel lens is disposed in the compact housing so that the flat surface of the Fresnel lens faces the therapy transducer. The structured surface of the Fresnel lens is disposed in a direction away from the therapy transducer, and the Fresnel lens is removably coupled to the therapy transducer, the compact housing, or both.

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Номер записи: 73

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Motion compensation for non-invasive treatment therapies

Номер: US20120029396A1

Автор: Eyal Zadicario, Kobi Vortman, Shuki Vitek

Принадлежит: Individual

Treatment of moving tissue may be facilitated by identifying voxels within a volume of the tissue, associating treatment-related attributes with the voxels, and shifting positions of the voxels based on the tissue movement. One or more treatment parameters may then be altered based on the treatment-related attributes of the shifted voxels.

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Номер записи: 74

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Sequential Activation RF Electrode Set for Renal Nerve Ablation

Номер: US20120029500A1

Автор: Mark L. Jenson

Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A catheter includes a flexible shaft having a length sufficient to access a patient's renal artery. A treatment element at the distal end of the shaft is dimensioned for deployment within the renal artery. The treatment element comprises a radially expandable structure configured to maintain positioning within the renal artery. A multiplicity of electrodes are spaced apart on the treatment element and configured for switchable activation and deactivation in a predetermined sequence to generate overlapping zones of heating directed at perivascular nerves of the renal artery. The overlapping heating zones comprise a distal zone associated with relatively high current densities at a distance from the treatment element sufficient to ablate the perivascular renal nerves and a proximal zone associated with current densities lower than those of the distal zone and insufficient to cause thermal injury to tissue of the renal artery adjacent the treatment element.

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Номер записи: 75

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Coolant Line Clip Assemblies For Use With Fluid Delivery Systems

Номер: US20120029502A1

Автор: Arnold V. DeCarlo

Принадлежит: Vivant Medical LLC

The present disclosure provides a fluid clip for use with a coolant system for electrosurgical procedures. The fluid clip includes a clip housing having proximal and distal ends and a channel defined therethrough. The channel is dimensioned to receive tubing for carrying a cooling fluid from a cooling source. The fluid clip includes a luer that includes a passageway defined therethrough. The passageway is dimensioned to securely receive the tubing such that the tubing extends through the luer for reception within the channel defined in the clip housing. The luer includes one or more interface on a surface thereof that matingly engages a corresponding interface on the clip housing. The interface on the luer cooperates with the interface on the clip housing to limit rotation of the tubing.

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Номер записи: 76

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Osteoarthritis treatment and device

Номер: US20120029522A1

Автор: Charles F. Leinberry, Peter F. Sharkey

Принадлежит: Knee Creations LLC

A method for treating arthritis of a joint includes identifying a bone lesion in a bone adjacent to the joint; and implanting in the bone a reinforcing member in or adjacent to the bone lesion. A kit for conducting the method includes: (a) at least one reinforcing member having a proximal face adapted to face the joint, a distal face adapted to face away from the joint, and a wedge-shaped edge adapted to pierce bone, wherein the at least one reinforcing member is planar and sterile; and (b) a container adapted to maintain the at least one reinforcing member sterile. Another kit includes: (a) a sterile fluid; (b) a syringe for injecting the fluid into a bone; (c) a curing agent adapted to cure the fluid to polymerize and/or cross-link; and (d) a container adapted to maintain the sterility of contents of the container.

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Номер записи: 77

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Medical device and method for vascular access

Номер: US20120029525A1

Автор: J. Pedro FROMMER

Принадлежит: Individual

A medical device comprising a rod which includes an elongate rod body and a rod handle. The rod body is composed of a biocompatible semi-rigid material and is curved from between 75 to 105 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the rod body. The distal end of the rod body is beveled to a point so that it is capable of puncturing through human skin. The medical device also comprises a sheath which includes a hollow sheath body and a sheath handle. The sheath body is straight. The rod body is capable of being inserted into the sheath body and is able to slide along the sheath body's longitudinal axis.

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Номер записи: 78

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Surgical Tack and Tack Drive Apparatus

Номер: US20120029538A1

Автор: Steven M. Reeser

Принадлежит: Laprotx Llc

A fastener is provided for attaching body tissue to body tissue or another material to body tissue. The fastener includes a head portion, a body portion, and an anchoring element. The anchoring element is on the distal end of the fastener, and has one or more barbs or similar anchoring devices that are configured to prevent removal of the fastener once it is attached to the body tissue. The head is located on the proximal end of the fastener, and anchors the body tissue or other material when the fastener is attached to the body tissue. The disclosure also provides a driver apparatus for inserting the fasteners. The applicator device includes an indexer for sequentially indexing one or more fasteners, and a driver for applying an insertion force to a fastener that is sufficient to insert the fastener and attach it to body tissue. The disclosure also provides a method of using the fastener and applicator device.

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Номер записи: 79

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Reciprocating surgical instrument

Номер: US20120029545A1

Автор: Joseph Q. Marietta, Keith J. Nelson, M. Mary Sinnott, Nathan D. Hansen, Trevor K. Lewis

Принадлежит: MedicineLodge Inc

A surgical rasping system functional in multiple orthopedic applications, including but not limited to shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, ankle, spinal, or other joint procedures. The system may comprise a tissue removal member with a rasping head which may be low profile and offer a flat cutting/rasping surface, or with a cutting head with at least one cutting edge. The tissue removal member is configured to be driven by an attached hub that translates a rotational movement into a reciprocating motion. Suction for removal of bone fragments or other tissues is provided through an opening spaced apart from or adjacent to the rasping surface. A radiofrequency ablation (RF) electrode may be carried on the rasping system to provide ablation or coagulation of soft tissues.

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Номер записи: 80

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Surgical circular stapler with tissue retention arrangements

Номер: US20120029547A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, John W. Willis

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

Surgical instruments and procedures for performing a circular anastomosis of a tubular organ. The surgical instruments may include selectively deployable tissue acquisition members configured to puncture through a portion of the tubular organ and position the portion of the organ adjacent to a fastener face of a staple cartridge supported in the instrument. At least one cutting member may be radially deployed and rotated to sever the positioned portion of organ from a distal portion of the organ. An anvil may be employed to draw another portion of the organ adjacent to the portion of organ positioned adjacent to the fastener face of the staple cartridge. The staples may then be deployed through the adjacent portions of organ and an annular knife may be advanced through the adjacent organ portions to complete the anastomosis.

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Номер записи: 81

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Isomark needle

Номер: US20120029548A1

Автор: Broc T. Giffey

Принадлежит: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

A device for marking a treatment isocenter on a patient's body includes a base including alignment indicia; a marker disposed over the base and positioned relative to the indicia for marking the isocenter on the patient's body; and an actuator for actuating the marker and causing a mark indicating the isocenter to be made on the patient's body. The actuator can include a button and a spring coupled to the marker. Compressing the actuator causes the marker to travel through an ink well prior to piercing the patient's skin. The device is disposable as intended for a single use.

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Номер записи: 82

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for recapturing an implant from the left atrial appendage

Номер: US20120029553A1

Автор: Chris Quinn, Jin Shimada, Kevin Anderson

Принадлежит: Atritech Inc

A system and method for retrieving an implantable device includes a delivery catheter, a recapture section, and a sheath. The delivery catheter has a proximal end and a distal end. The recapture section is axially extendable from the distal end of the delivery catheter. The sheath has a proximal end and a distal end and a lumen sized to receive the delivery catheter. A portion of the lumen of the sheath is actuatable from an enlarged inside diameter to a reduced inside diameter to apply an inwardly directed force to the recapture section. The delivery catheter can be actuated with respect to the sheath to extend or retract the recapture section with respect to the delivery catheter.

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Номер записи: 83

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Expandable bioabsorbable plug apparatus and method

Номер: US20120029555A1

Автор: Aaron M. Fortson, Jill A. McCoy, John M. Ziobro, Kelly J. McCrystle, Laveille Kao Voss

Принадлежит: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc

An apparatus for occluding a venous or arterial puncture site is disclosed including a plug insertable within, or adjacent to, a puncture site in a wall of a body lumen. An insert is forced into an aperture within the plug to cause expansion thereof. The insert may be drawn into the aperture by applying tension to a line passing therethrough and secured to the insert. Barbs may secure to the plug to engage the wall of the body lumen or adjacent tissue tract. Elongate members passing through the wall of the plug may be forced outwardly into the wall of the body lumen or adjacent tissue as the insert is forced into the aperture.

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Номер записи: 84

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Antenna For An Implantable Medical Device

Номер: US20120029598A1

Автор: Yanzhu Zhao

Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

This disclosure describes antenna structures for use in an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device may include a housing that hermetically encloses electronic components of the implantable medical device and a fixation mechanism that affixes the implantable medical device to a target location, such as a wall of a vessel. The fixation mechanism functions as a radiating element of an antenna of the implantable medical device. The housing of the implantable medical device may include a conductive loop that electrically couples to a telemetry module and magnetically couples to the fixation mechanism. The telemetry module may provide signals to be transmitted to the inner loop and those signals are magnetically coupled between the inner loop and the fixation mechanism, which radiates the signals.

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Номер записи: 85

02-02-2012 дата публикации

Fractional scanner for dermatological treatments

Номер: US20120029605A1

Автор: David A. Gollnick, Scott A. Davenport

Принадлежит: Cutera Inc

A dermatological treatment device is disclosed for generating a matrix of two dimensional treatment spots on the tissue. A handpiece carrier a laser which generates a beam of laser pulses. The pulses are focused onto the tissue with a lens system. A diffractive element is positioned between the laser and the lens system for splitting the laser beam into a plurality of sub-beams. A scanner translates the beam over the diffractive element to generate the two dimensional spot pattern. The laser has a semi-monolithic resonator design with one integral end minor defining the output coupler and a second, independent mirror for adjustment.

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Номер записи: 86

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Cricoid manipulating apparatus for anesthesia assistance and tracheal intubation

Номер: US20120031400A1

Автор: Peter Shimm

Принадлежит: Individual

A medical assistance apparatus, includes a support adjacent to a patient, a flexible shaft with a first end and a second end, with the first end being connected to the support, a housing connected to the second end of the flexible shaft, a shaft movably disposed with respect to the housing, an adjustment device associated with the housing, permitting adjustment of the shaft with respect to the housing, and a cricoid manipulating head connected to the shaft. The cricoid manipulating head is adjusted with respect to the housing along when the shaft is adjusted with respect to the housing.

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Номер записи: 87

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for attaching an rf tag to a sponge item

Номер: US20120031547A1

Автор: Jacob Poremba, Reuven HALBERTHAL

Принадлежит: HALDOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LTD

The subject matter discloses a method of attaching a tag to a sponge item, the method comprising obtaining a tag and a sponge item; attaching the tag to the disposable item using an adhesive material. The adhesive material is cured by ultraviolet radiation. The method also comprises applying the ultraviolet radiation on the tag attached on the disposable item. The tag may be an RF tag.

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Номер записи: 88

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display

Номер: US20120031947A1

Автор: Frank J. Viola, Gregg Krehel, Henry E. Holsten, Michael A. Soltz, Robert J. DeSantis, Russell Heinrich

Принадлежит: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP

A surgical apparatus has a clamp and a stapling mechanism. The clamp has a first jaw and a second jaw to clamp on a body tissue at a desired location for a stapling operation. The stapling mechanism is controlled by a trigger handle or a switch assembly. The surgical apparatus has a controller for providing a delay between clamping and actuating of the firing mechanism of the stapling mechanism. The delay provides for a desired amount of time for tissue compression producing a more uniform staple formation. The surgical apparatus also has an indicator. The indicator provides feedback about the status of the stapling mechanism and also displays a time of tissue compression by the clamp.

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Номер записи: 89

09-02-2012 дата публикации

System and Method of Using Location Technology to Aid Patient Recovery

Номер: US20120035427A1

Автор: Brian W. Nantz, Bruce A. Friedman, Carl C. Davis, Matthew Grubis

Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system for telemetrically monitoring a patient includes a remote monitoring device associated with the patient. A location services system tracks a location of the remote monitoring device. A patient tracking computer calculates a distance and a duration of patient ambulation from the tracked location. A method of monitoring an ambulatory patient monitors the location of a remote monitoring device and derives ambulatory event data from the monitored location.

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Номер записи: 90

09-02-2012 дата публикации

System and method for identifying a landmark

Номер: US20120035468A1

Автор: Charles C. Heotis, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Sied W. Janna

Принадлежит: Smith and Nephew Inc

A system for targeting landmarks on devices such as surgical implants is disclosed. The system can include a field generator for generating one or more magnetic fields, an orthopaedic implant located within the magnetic fields, the implant having at least one landmark, a removable probe with a first magnetic sensor, a landmark identifier and a processor. The landmark identifier can contain a second sensor, or, alternatively, the field generator. The processor can utilize sensor data and, if desirable, field generator and other information, to generate and display the position and orientation of the sensor(s) in preferably six degrees of freedom, and thereby, to generate and display the position and orientation of the landmark(s). The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks. The landmark identifier, field generator and/or drill motor may be disposed in an autoclavable housing.

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Номер записи: 91

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Ablation device with articulated imaging transducer

Номер: US20120035474A1

Автор: Brian Placek, Craig Gerbi, Michael A. Munrow, Robert K. Deckman

Принадлежит: Gynesonics Inc

A system for imaging and treating tissue comprises a probe having a deflectable distal tip for carrying an imaging array and a delivery needle for advancement within a field of view of the imaging array. Optionally, the needle will carry a plurality of tines which may be selectively radially deployed from the needle. The imaging array will preferably be provided in a separate, removable component.

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Номер записи: 92

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Flexible Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Biopsy Device

Номер: US20120035500A1

Автор: Shawn Ryan

Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A needle for insertion into a living body along a tortuous path comprises an elongate body extending between a proximal end which, during use, remains external to the body and a distal end which, when in an operative configuration, is positioned adjacent to a target structure within the body, a distal portion of the needle including a lumen extending therethrough to a tissue receiving opening at the distal end, the lumen having an inner diameter of at least 0.035 inches and a bending stiffness no greater than 0.08 Nm 2 .

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Номер записи: 93

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Delivering a Lead to a Heart

Номер: US20120035584A1

Автор: Amy E. Thompson-Nauman, Melissa G. Tanner Christie

Принадлежит: MEDTRONIC INC

A method and apparatus for creating and accessing an anatomic space between a heart and a pericardial sac. The apparatus includes a catheter having a cryoadhesion member situated on the distal tip of the catheter. The cryoadhesion member is utilized to adhere to the pericardial sac and to retract the sac to create a tent like structure. The catheter allows introduction of an instrument to access the pericardial sac by puncture. The access to the pericardial sac allows delivery of a device, a drug, a biologic or other substance to the heart or the space around the heart.

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Номер записи: 94

09-02-2012 дата публикации

System and method for manipulating insertion pathways for accessing target sites

Номер: US20120035590A1

Автор: Brian M. Mann, James S. Whiting, Neal L. Eigler, Werner Hafelfinger

Принадлежит: Pacesetter Inc

A method for accessing a target site in the body by transferring a guidewire from an initial insertion site on the body to a different insertion site on the body is provided. In one aspect, a method for transferring a medical device or component, such as a sensor lead, from an initial insertion site to another insertion site is also provided. A guidewire of sufficient length, pliancy and deformability to perform a transfer from one insertion site to another insertion site is provided. In one aspect, the guidewire comprises a removable core mandrel to increase rigidity, facilitate insertion and/or improve steerability. A kit or system, comprising introducers, guidewires and catheters for performing a guidewire or device transfer is also provided.

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Номер записи: 95

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Osteoarthritis treatment and device

Номер: US20120035609A1

Автор: Charles F. Leinberry, Peter F. Sharkey

Принадлежит: Knee Creations LLC

A method for treating arthritis of a joint includes identifying a bone lesion in a bone adjacent to the joint; and implanting in the bone a reinforcing member in or adjacent to the bone lesion. A kit for conducting the method includes: (a) at least one reinforcing member having a proximal face adapted to face the joint, a distal face adapted to face away from the joint, and a wedge-shaped edge adapted to pierce bone, wherein the at least one reinforcing member is planar and sterile; and (b) a container adapted to maintain the at least one reinforcing member sterile. Another kit includes: (a) a sterile fluid; (b) a syringe for injecting the fluid into a bone; (c) a curing agent adapted to cure the fluid to polymerize and/or cross-link; and (d) a container adapted to maintain the sterility of contents of the container.

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Номер записи: 96

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Methods for applying a skin graft

Номер: US20120035619A1

Автор: Andrew Ziegler, M. Josh Tolkoff, Sameer Ahmed Sabir

Принадлежит: Momelan Technologies Inc

The present invention generally relates to methods for applying a skin graft. Methods of the invention involve harvesting an epidermal skin graft, and applying the epidermal skin graft to a recipient site such that the basal layer of the skin graft makes direct contact with the recipient site.

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Номер записи: 97

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Pericardial Devices, Systems and Methods For Occluding An Atrial Appendage

Номер: US20120035622A1

Автор: Andy Christopher Kiser, Mark Douglas Landers

Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed are devices for pericardial access to the heart, including direct access to the left atrium. In certain embodiments, the device may comprise a device and/or an atrial appendage (AA) portal having a configuration such that the distal end of the device and/or the portal can access an atrial appendage while the proximal end of the device and/or portal can extend to outside of the subject. The devices and methods may also include a pericardial portal for emplacement of the device and/or the AA portal. Also, methods for using such devices and/or AA portals and pericardial portals to perform surgery on the heart, and systems (e.g., kits) comprising these devices and/or portals in combination with other therapeutic devices are disclosed.

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Номер записи: 98

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for tissue closure

Номер: US20120035623A1

Автор: Celso Bagaoisan, James Dreher, Suresh Pai

Принадлежит: Individual

Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a tissue opening, for example a trocar opening used in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. In a tissue closure device, a finger guard or shield can be used, handle or holding area or areas can be used, and positioning indicators can be used. A resiliently flexible target material can also be used for reliably holding a suture during the procedure. Introducers can be used having a suture holder, an alignment indicator and insertion limits.

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Номер записи: 99

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Meniscal repair systems and methods

Номер: US20120035625A1

Автор: Brad A. Niese, Hoang P. Nguyen, Kevin N. Baird, Nicanor A. Domingo

Принадлежит: Cayenne Medical Inc

A device for repairing a tear in a portion of tissue comprises a proximal actuator portion, a transfer needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion and a catch needle extending distally from the proximal actuator portion. A suture needle is disposed in the transfer needle, and is extendable from the transfer needle toward the catch needle and retractable from the catch needle toward the transfer needle. An extendable catch plunger is disposed in the catch needle for capturing suture therein when it is transferred from the transfer needle. A retractable insertion sheath is provided for covering the transfer needle and the catch needle when the device is inserted into a procedural site. A depth limiting apparatus limits the depth of insertion of the needle into the procedural site.

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Номер записи: 100