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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: 1

29-03-2012 дата публикации

Medical apparatus system having optical fiber load sensing capability

Номер: US20120078138A1

Автор: Daniele Inaudi, Giovanni Leo, Nicolas Aeby

Принадлежит: Endosense SARL

Apparatus is provided for diagnosing or treating an organ or vessel, wherein a device having at least two optical fiber sensors disposed in a distal extremity thereof is coupled to processing logic programmed to compute a multi-dimensional force vector responsive to detected changes in the optical characteristics of the optical fiber sensors arising from deflection of the distal extremity resulting from contact with the tissue of the wall of the organ or vessel. The force vector may be used to facilitate manipulation of the catheter either directly or automatically using a robotic system.

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Номер записи: 2

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Fastener system comprising a retention matrix

Номер: US20120080333A1

Автор: Chad P. Boudreaux, Charles J. Scheib, Christopher J. Schall, Dean B. Bruewer, Douglas J. Siebenaler, James A. Woodard, Jr., Jeffrey S. Swayze, Jerome R. Morgan, John N. Ouwerkerk, Richard F. Schwemberger, Robert J. Simms

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical fastener system can comprise a plurality of fasteners which can be connected to one another by a retention matrix which is assembled to the fasteners in order to capture tissue therebetween. In various embodiments, each fastener can comprise a base and the distance in which the retention matrix is seated relative to the fastener bases can be selectively determined by a surgeon in order to apply a desired pressure to the tissue. In certain embodiments, each fastener can further comprise a fastener leg and the retention matrix can comprise a first layer configured to engage the fastener legs. The retention matrix can further comprise a second layer mounted to the first layer which can comprise one or more encapsulations containing a medicine therein. The encapsulations can be aligned with retention apertures in the retention matrix such that they can be punctured by the fastener legs.

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Номер записи: 3

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Compressible fastener cartridge

Номер: US20120080335A1

Автор: Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Jerome R. Morgan, Steven G. Hall

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A fastener cartridge can comprise a compressible, collapsible, and/or crushable cartridge body and fasteners embedded within the cartridge body which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein the first jaw can be positioned opposite a second jaw, or anvil. The anvil can be engaged with the fastener cartridge to compress, collapse, and/or crush the cartridge body and deform, or otherwise deploy, the fasteners contained therein. As the fasteners are deformed or deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the cartridge body therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. In various embodiments, the cartridge body can comprise a plurality of layers wherein at least one of the layers can be detached from the other layers and removed from the surgical site.

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Номер записи: 4

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Tissue thickness compensator comprising portions having different properties

Номер: US20120080337A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Sora Rhee, Taylor W. Aronhalt

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened.

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Номер записи: 5

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Compressible staple cartridge assembly

Номер: US20120080338A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Joseph E. Young, Taylor W. Aronhalt

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened.

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Номер записи: 6

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Implantable fastener cartridge having a non-uniform arrangement

Номер: US20120080481A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Tamara Widenhouse

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A fastener cartridge can comprise a compressible, collapsible, and/or crushable cartridge body and fasteners embedded within the cartridge body which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein the first jaw can be positioned opposite a second jaw, or anvil. The anvil can be engaged with the fastener cartridge to compress, collapse, and/or crush the cartridge body and deform, or otherwise deploy, the fasteners contained therein. As the fasteners are deformed or deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the cartridge body therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. In various embodiments, the cartridge body can comprise a thickness which is not uniform thereacross. In at least one embodiment, the fasteners can comprise different unformed heights and/or different formed heights.

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Номер записи: 7

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Surgical stapler with floating anvil

Номер: US20120080493A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Joseph E. Young, Taylor W. Aronhalt

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A surgical instrument can include an anvil and, in addition, a staple cartridge support configured to support a staple cartridge. In various embodiments, the jaw can be moved toward the staple cartridge to deform staples contained within the staple cartridge. The anvil can be configured to be translated and/or rotated as the anvil is moved toward the staple cartridge. In certain embodiments, the anvil can be configured to float and adjust such that the anvil is moved downwardly in a level manner.

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Номер записи: 8

05-04-2012 дата публикации

Staple cartridge comprising a releasable portion

Номер: US20120083833A1

Автор: Chester O. Baxter, III, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Joseph E. Young, Taylor W. Aronhalt

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

A fastener cartridge can comprise a support portion, a tissue thickness compensator positioned relative to the support portion, and a plurality of fasteners positioned within the support portion and/or the tissue thickness compensator which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein a second jaw, or anvil, can be positioned opposite the first jaw. To deploy the fasteners, a staple-deploying member is advanced through the fastener cartridge to move the fasteners toward the anvil. As the fasteners are deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the tissue thickness compensator therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened.

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Номер записи: 9

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Hair removal by photothermolysis

Номер: US20120109114A1

Автор: Amir Waldman, Gabi Lavi

Принадлежит: Home Skinovations Ltd

Apparatus for photothermolysis including a removable and disposable cartridge mounted in a hand-held housing, the cartridge including a light source connectable to a power supply external to the cartridge, a reflector arranged with respect to the light source to direct light emanating from the light source towards skin via an opening formed in the cartridge to cause removal of hair on the skin by photothermolysis, and a spectral filter for filtering the light before the light exits the opening.

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Номер записи: 10

10-05-2012 дата публикации

Surgical instrument with modular end effector and detection feature

Номер: US20120116266A1

Автор: Gavin M. Monson, Kevin L. Houser

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

An apparatus comprises a handle assembly, a first transmission assembly, and a second transmission assembly. The first transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The second transmission assembly is in selective communication with the handle assembly and is operable to deliver energy to a surgical site. The first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly are operable in different modalities, such as ultrasonic and RF electrosurgical modalities, using the same handle assembly.

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Номер записи: 11

10-05-2012 дата публикации

Surgical instrument with charging station and wireless communication

Номер: US20120116381A1

Автор: Daniel W. Price, Gavin M. Monson, Hitesh Jain, Kevin L. Houser

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

An apparatus comprises an electrically power surgical instrument having a handle assembly. The apparatus also comprises a communication device positioned within the handle assembly. The communication device is operable to communicate with at least a portion of the electrically powered surgical instrument. The apparatus further comprises an external device in wireless communication with the communication device. The external device is operable to receive information from the communication device and the external device is operable to provide an output viewable to the user.

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Номер записи: 12

10-05-2012 дата публикации

Animal tag applicator

Номер: US20120116414A1

Автор: Douglas G. Sabin, Joan Malcolm Albee, Paul C. Sabin, Terry Dale Walters

Принадлежит: Jackson Laboratory

Described are an animal tag applicator, a device for advancing a strip of animal tags, a leg bending die for bending the legs of animal tags, and methods for applying an animal tag to a body part of an animal.

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Номер записи: 13

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Orifice probe apparatus and a method of use thereof

Номер: US20120130281A1

Автор: Nicholas Ahn

Принадлежит: Individual

An orifice probe, particularly for detecting if a patient has or has a risk of having cauda equina syndrome and a method for using same, the probe having a body for insertion into the anus of a patient, a sensing device for measuring at least one of the rectal tone and perianal or rectal sensation, and an output device for yielding at least one of the measurement of the rectal tone of the patient and whether the patient has perianal or rectal sensation.

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Номер записи: 14

24-05-2012 дата публикации

Suture system

Номер: US20120130405A1

Автор: Thomas P. Mathers, William Cohn

Принадлежит: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER INC, Teleflex CT Devices Inc, Teleflex Medical Inc

A suture system includes a plurality of double-stranded needles connected in sequence with a single-stranded needle at each end. The double-stranded suture needles incorporates two suture strands into a single needle. The suture system of the present invention facilitates the implantation of valve prostheses.

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Номер записи: 15

31-05-2012 дата публикации

Methods, systems, and products for tracking surgical items

Номер: US20120136674A1

Автор: Barrett Kreiner, Jonathan Reeves

Принадлежит: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp

Methods, systems, and products track equipment used during surgical procedures. An allowable zone associated with a surgical procedure is identified. The allowable zone determines where surgical items may be used during the procedure. A location of a surgical item is determined. When the location is outside the allowable zone, an alarm is triggered to indicate the surgical item is moving outside the allowable zone towards an area in which the surgical item may not be used.

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Номер записи: 16

07-06-2012 дата публикации

Integrated surgical device combining instrument, tracking system and navigation system

Номер: US20120143049A1

Автор: Ingmar Hook, Timo Neubauer

Принадлежит: BRAINLAB AG

The invention relates to an image guided surgery system comprising—a surgical instrument ( 14 ),—a tracking system for locating and tracking an object ( 20 ) in a surgical environment, the tracking system including a tracking sensor system, in particular a tracking camera system ( 16 ); and—a medical navigation system ( 15 ) processing tracking data from the tracking system and image data of the object ( 20 ), and outputting image data and navigational assistance on a display ( 13 ). The instrument ( 14 ), the tracking system including the sensor system ( 16 ) and the medical navigation system including the display are integrated in one single portable unit ( 10 ), or the instrument ( 14 ) and the medical navigation system including the display are integrated in one single portable unit ( 10 ), while at least the sensor system ( 34 ) of the tracking system is arranged at a location near a region of interest determined by the object ( 20 ) and the field of surgery.

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Номер записи: 17

02-08-2012 дата публикации

Plant and method for identification of gauzes in surgery room

Номер: US20120193410A1

Автор: Diego Benetti

Принадлежит: Individual

A plant and a method for identifying gauzes in a surgery room are described, wherein each gauze incorporates at least one means containing identification data for remotely detecting the presence of each gauze, the plant includes at least one device for detecting means containing identification data of the gauzes, at least one apparatus for processing data transmitted by the detection device, and a plurality of probes placed in different locations of said surgery room and connected to the detection device.

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Номер записи: 18

30-08-2012 дата публикации

System and method for sealing access

Номер: US20120221043A1

Автор: Eric Berens

Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for sealing a puncture in a tubular tissue structure or the wall of a body cavity. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for sealing a puncture site in the wall of a tubular tissue structure, or in the wall of a body cavity with a stabilizer used to stabilize the material used to seal the puncture site as the material is positioned. The material is inserted into the puncture site as a ribbon or sheet on an introducer element such as a needle, a cannula, a guide wire, an introducer element adapted for dialysis, an introducer element adapted for catheterization, a trocar, or any other introducer element used to access the lumen of a tubular tissue structure or used to access a body cavity.

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Номер записи: 19

11-10-2012 дата публикации

Tool for recording patient wound history

Номер: US20120259230A1

Автор: Elven Riley

Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for reliably recording, and reproducing, a history of a patient's wound using the cameras readily available on smart phone or blackberries by taking a digital record image of the wound along with a fiducial marker that has both shape and color fiducial elements. The image then contains sufficient information so that any display may be adjusted to accurately display the original color, and to accurately deduce the original size and shape of the wound. By transmitting the recorded images to a central database having image analysis capability, real time information may be made available indicating any significant changes that have occurred since the last recording of the same wound, providing an opportunity for the attending physician to give further attention to the patient without a time consuming second visit.

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Номер записи: 20

18-10-2012 дата публикации

Combination disposal and dispensing apparatus and method

Номер: US20120265336A1

Автор: Alan A. Davidner, Alan D. Corey, James R. Benson, Peter Regla, Randall C. Danta, Scott R. Mallett

Принадлежит: Individual

In a method of dispensing and disposing medical items a first medical item is dispensed from a dispensing portion of a medical item dispensing and disposal system. An identifier is received via a scanner. The identifier is associated with a second medical item to be disposed within a disposal portion of the medical item dispensing and disposal system. Based on the identifier, a control system: allows access to one waste container of a plurality of waste containers of the medical item dispensing and disposal system; and prevents access to other waste containers of the medical item dispensing and disposal system to ensure proper disposal of the second medical item within the medical item dispensing and disposal system.

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Номер записи: 21

25-10-2012 дата публикации

Integrated lancing device

Номер: US20120271123A1

Автор: Mark Castle, Rodney Kugizaki

Принадлежит: Pelikan Technologies Inc, Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH

A lancing device is provided that has a housing with a length greater than a width. Electronics are positioned in an interior of the housing. A test strip aperture is in the housing and is adapted to receive a body fluid test strip. A lancet aperture is positioned in line with the test strip aperture.

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Номер записи: 22

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Surgical fastener applying apparatus

Номер: US20120312861A1

Автор: Aditya Nanditale Gurumurthy, Arvind Kumar Gupta, Kiran Garikipati, Nagaraju Dongala, Nikhil R. Katre

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A surgical fastener applying apparatus for applying fasteners to body tissue. The apparatus includes an anvil half-section having a distal anvil portion and a proximal handle portion and a cartridge receiving half-section having an elongated channel member. A firing assembly is releasably supported in the cartridge half-section and includes a locking member. A clamping lever having an engagement member engages a latch portion of the locking member to releasably retain the clamping lever in a clamped position.

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Номер записи: 23

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Device and Method for Endovascular Treatment for Causing Closure of a Blood Vessel

Номер: US20120316546A1

Автор: Joe D. Brown, Ralph A. Meyer, Theodore J. Beyer, William C. Hamilton, Jr., William M. Appling

Принадлежит: Individual

An endovascular treatment method for causing closure of a blood vessel is provided. The method includes inserting into a blood vessel an optical fiber having a core through which a laser light travels and a spacer sleeve arranged around a distal portion of the core. A distal end of the core defines an enlarged light emitting face, which advantageously provides substantially lower power density while providing the same amount of total energy during a treatment session. After the insertion, laser light is applied through the light emitting face while the inserted optical fiber and spacer sleeve are longitudinally moved. The spacer sleeve positions the light emitting face away from an inner wall of the blood vessel and application of the laser light causes closure of the blood vessel.

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Номер записи: 24

24-01-2013 дата публикации

Method for attaching rfid tag of memory cassette for tissue specimen and memory cassette for tissue specimen having rfid tag

Номер: US20130022518A1

Автор: Byung Gyu Park, Kwang Il Choi, Yong Pill Kim

Принадлежит: TIME SYSTEM CO Ltd

Disclosed are a method for attaching an RFID tag to a memory cassette for tissue specimens and a memory cassette for tissue specimens having the RFID tag attached thereto, in which the RFID tag is attached to the memory cassette for tissue specimens and the RFID tag operates stably even when the memory cassette having the RFID tag attached thereto comes in contact with chemicals or is submerged in various chemical solutions. The method includes forming the memory cassette for tissue specimens provided on an inclined plane of a front surface of a body with an RFID tag insertion groove, inserting the RFID tag into the RFID tag insertion groove provided on the inclined plane of the body, and attaching a protective cap onto the top of the inclined plane of the body in which the RFID tag is inserted into the RFID tag insertion groove, and coupling the protective cap to the inclined plane of the body by ultrasonic welding to adhere the RFID tag to the body of the memory cassette for tissue specimens. Accordingly, the RFID tag can operate stably even when the memory cassette for tissue specimens having the RFID tag attached thereto comes in contact with chemicals or is submerged in chemical solutions or water.

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Номер записи: 25

21-02-2013 дата публикации

Ocular ultrasound probe

Номер: US20130046179A1

Автор: Mark S. Humayun

Принадлежит: Mark S. Humayun

Devices, systems and methods for ocular ultrasound are provided having therapeutic and/or diagnostic applications. In one aspect, an ocular probe is disclosed that is uniquely configured for use in the eye on the basis of shape and frequency. The ocular probe may be multi-functional, providing sensor, optical or other functionality in additional to ultrasound energy.

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Номер записи: 26

28-02-2013 дата публикации

System and Method for Identification of Medical Device

Номер: US20130053680A1

Автор: George Frey

Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for rapidly and accurately identifying an implantable medical device is disclosed, said identification including, for example, the manufacturer and model or type of the implantable device, and further assisting the surgeon and other medical professionals in identifying the instruments used to adjust and/or remove the medical device.

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Номер записи: 27

28-02-2013 дата публикации

Patient-specific sacroiliac guides and associated methods

Номер: US20130053854A1

Автор: Philip A. Mellinger, Robert C. Gutierrez, Ryan J. Schoenefeld

Принадлежит: Biomet Manufacturing LLC

A patient-specific alignment guide includes a patient-specific portion and a guiding element having a through opening. The patient-specific portion has a patient-specific surface preoperatively configured to mate as a negative of a portion of an iliac crest of a pelvis of a specific patient and mate to the iliac crest only in one position. The guiding element has a preoperatively configured orientation and location relative to the patient-specific portion for preparing a bore in the bone of the patient to direct a bone screw at the preoperatively configured orientation and location for sacroiliac fixation.

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Номер записи: 28

07-03-2013 дата публикации

Methods and systems for tracking occurrences and non-occurrences of medical-related events

Номер: US20130055607A1

Автор: Lauren R. Braun

Принадлежит: Individual

Described in some aspects of the present invention are methods and systems that can be used to track occurrences and/or non-occurrences of medical-related events, for example, to record whether one or more medical-related events have occurred at a particular time or during a particular time interval. Any suitable number of events may be tracked using such methods and systems, and the types and varieties of events that can be tracked are diverse. Examples include but are not limited to vaccine or other drug administrations, physical therapies, tests, diagnoses and surgeries. In some preferred embodiments, these and/or other medical-related occurrences or events will be tracked using an article that can be worn about the body of a patient although a variety of non-wearable articles can be utilized as well.

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Номер записи: 29

14-03-2013 дата публикации

Magnetic based device for retrieving a misplaced article

Номер: US20130066136A1

Автор: Daniel Gainsburg, Michael Palese

Принадлежит: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

A device for locating and retrieving a misplaced foreign body that has metallic characteristics includes a shaft connected to a handle and a retrieval tool that is coupled to the shaft and moves between a deployed position and collapsed position. The tool has a magnetic element that generates a magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field extends over a greater area in the deployed position and is of sufficient strength to attract the foreign body such that it is held in contact with the tool. The device can be part of an automated robotic system and can also include a metal detector to assist in locating the misplaced foreign body.

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Номер записи: 30

28-03-2013 дата публикации

Surgical system entry guide

Номер: US20130079794A9

Автор: Anthony K. McGrogan, Craig R. Ramstad, Daniel H. Gomez, Eugene F. Duval, Jeffrey D. Brown, Nicola Diolaiti, Paul E. Lilagan, Robert E. Holop, Thomas G. Cooper

Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

An entry guide tube and cannula assembly, a surgical system including the assembly, and a method of surgical instrument insertion are provided. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a cannula having a proximal portion that operably couples to an accessory clamp of a manipulator arm, and a distal tubular member coupled to the proximal portion, the tubular member having an opening for passage of at least one instrument shaft. The assembly also includes an entry guide tube rotatably coupled to the proximal portion of the cannula, the entry guide tube including a plurality of channels for passage of a plurality of instrument shafts, wherein the entry guide tube is rotatably driven relative to the proximal portion of the cannula by rotation of at least one instrument shaft about a longitudinal axis of the entry guide tube.

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Номер записи: 31

04-04-2013 дата публикации

System and method for calibration of optical fiber instrument

Номер: US20130085332A1

Автор: Bhaskar S. Ramamurthy, Neal A. Tanner, Randall L. Schlesinger, Robert G. Younge

Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

An instrument system that includes an elongate body in a geometric configuration, an optical fiber, and a controller is provided. The optical fiber is operatively coupled to the elongate body and has a strain sensor provided on the optical fiber, wherein at least a portion of the optical fiber is in the geometric configuration. The controller is operatively coupled to the optical fiber and adapted to receive, from a source other than the optical fiber, information indicative of the geometric configuration, receive a signal from the strain sensor, and associate the signal with the geometric configuration.

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Номер записи: 32

18-04-2013 дата публикации

Implant removal aid for use with implants utilizing a data carrier

Номер: US20130092564A1

Автор: Michael Casey Doherty

Принадлежит: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC

A storage system for packaging and storing medical devices with associated data carriers, or tags that can be used for tracking inventory levels and uses of an implant. The storage system includes at least one medical device, and at least one data carrier secured to the at least one medical device, the data carrier including an enlarged substantially planar surface. The storage system further includes a storage device having one or more cavities adapted to receive the medical device and data carrier, each cavity including a cut-out positioned at least partially beneath the enlarged substantially planar surface that allows at least a portion of the enlarged substantially planar surface to pass at least partially there-through.

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Номер записи: 33

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Packaged RFID Passive Tag for Small Sized Devices

Номер: US20130105585A1

Автор: Balamuralidhar Purushothaman, Deb Kumar Ghosh, Tapas Chakravarty

Принадлежит: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

The present application is related to a unique transponder clip comprising a UHF passive RFID tag, an encapsulation module and method of attaching the encapsulation module enclosing the transponder clip to small sized devices. In an aspect, the small sized device may be a small sized medical device such as bone screw, spine screw implants. The transponder is enclosed in the encapsulation module that is then attached to a small sized device thereby facilitating auto-identification and tracking of the small sized device.

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Номер записи: 34

06-06-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for orthopedic fixation

Номер: US20130144303A1

Автор: Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Michael Charles Strycharz, Nicholas Joseph Bender, Philip Harris Frank

Принадлежит: EBI LLC

A dual reconstructive wire system for use with an anatomy can include a first guide wire, a second guide wire, a first guide instrument, a first cannulated insertion instrument, and a second cannulated insertion instrument. The first guide wire can pass through the first cannulated insertion instrument such that a first end and a second end of the first guide wire extends beyond the first end and the second end, respectively of the first cannulated insertion instrument. The second guide wire can pass through the second cannulation insertion instrument such that a first end and a second end of the second guide wire extends beyond the first end and the second end, respectively of the second cannulated insertion instrument.

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Номер записи: 35

11-07-2013 дата публикации

Surgical tool management

Номер: US20130178853A1

Автор: Artem A. Papkov, Ashwin B. Manekar, Carolyn A. Hyink, Peter F. Haggar

Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

The different illustrative embodiments provide a method, computer program product, and apparatus for managing a number of surgical tools. A determination is made whether a number of surgical tools is to be used in performing a procedure based on information. Responsive to a determination that the number of surgical tools is to be used in performing the procedure, a determination is made whether a signal received by the number of surgical tools indicates that the number of surgical tools is present within a predetermined distance of a location on the patient where the procedure is to be performed. Responsive to a determination that the signal received by the number of surgical tools indicates that the number of surgical tools is within the predetermined distance of the location on the patient where the procedure is to be performed, the number of surgical tools is enabled for use in performing the procedure.

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Номер записи: 36

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Flexible tether with integrated sensors for dynamic instrument tracking

Номер: US20130188855A1

Автор: Adrien Emmanuel Desjardins, Christopher Stephen Hall, Gert Wim 'T Hooft, Guy Shechter, Raymond Chan, Robert Manzke

Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

A system and method are provided for tracking a functional part of an instrument during an interventional procedure and displaying dynamic imaging corresponding to a functional part of the instrument. The system comprises: at least one instrument; a system for acquiring anatomical images relevant to guiding the instrument; a tether connected to the imaging system at a fixed end and connected to the instrument at a distal end, the tether comprising at least one longitudinal optical fiber with a plurality of optical shape sensors; an optical console that interrogates the sensors and detects reflected light; and a processor that calculates local curvature at each sensor location to determine the three-dimensional shape of the tether and determines the location and orientation of the instrument relative to the images using the local curvatures of the tether and the location of the fixed end of the tether.

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Номер записи: 37

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Disposable ophthalmic/medical apparatus with timed color change indication

Номер: US20130192513A1

Автор: Gregory Lee Heacock, Louise Ellen Culham

Принадлежит: Individual

A disposable ophthalmic or medical apparatus has a portion with a color changeable dye disposed thereon. The dye changes color after being exposed to oxygen for a controlled and predetermined period of time indicating that the apparatus should no longer be used.

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Номер записи: 38

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Computed radiography license method and system

Номер: US20130193206A1

Автор: Amir Berger, Dmitry Teif, Yuval Ben-Ze'ev

Принадлежит: Individual

A method for licensing a system for obtaining an X-ray image of a subject. The system employs flexible information carrier plates for computed radiography, which are exposed to X-rays and then scanned in a scanner. A license media is provided with a RFID transponder, which stores in its memory identification information referring to the system components as well as information referring to an amount of valid licenses available for use of the system components. When the identification information stored in the memory of the license media RFID transponder matches the identification information transmitted to the scanner by a processing and acquisition station the carrier plates are scanned automatically.

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Номер записи: 39

15-08-2013 дата публикации

Integrated surgery method

Номер: US20130211421A1

Автор: Hyosig Kang, Rony Abovitz

Принадлежит: Mako Surgical Corp

A method for conducting a medical procedure in an operating room includes the steps of using a first camera-based 3-D motion sensor mounted in a known position and orientation relative to a global coordinate system of the operating room to generate signals related to the 3-D position of a procedure object in the operating room based upon an outer shape of the procedure object relative to the first camera-based 3-D motion sensor; and automatically monitoring progress of the medical procedure with a controller based at least in part upon one or more positions of the procedure object relative to time as compared with a predetermined operational plan for moving the procedure object over time, the one or more positions based at least in part upon the signals from the first camera-based 3-D motion sensor.

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Номер записи: 40

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Specimen retrieval apparatus

Номер: US20130218170A1

Автор: Anthony Ceniccola, Margaret Uznanski

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

A specimen retrieval apparatus includes an elongated tubular member defining a lumen therethrough and having an end effector disposed at a distal end thereof. The end effector includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis, the shaft including a lumen extending therethrough. The lumen of the shaft communicates with the lumen of the elongated tubular member. A suction member is disposed at a distal end of the shaft in communication with the lumen of the shaft. The suction member is configured to retain a tissue specimen thereon. A sleeve is disposed about the shaft and is movable with respect to the shaft from a proximal to a distal position. A specimen retrieval bag is coupled to the sleeve. The bag is deployable from an undeployed position wherein the bag is disposed about the sleeve to an extended position wherein the bag is deployed over the tissue specimen.

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Номер записи: 41

05-09-2013 дата публикации

Two-piece wristband with interchangeable lasso band element for user selectable sizing

Номер: US20130227988A1

Автор: Adam D. Leonards, Carson Lau, John David Worrall, John M. Padgett, Maxmillian Philip Burton, Michael G. Jungen

Принадлежит: Disney Enterprises Inc

A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The band includes a first band element with a raised center or identification member. The band includes a second band element with a body having a loop or lasso at one end defined by an inner surface of a sidewall. The outer sidewall of the raised center member is detachably coupled to the inner surface of the loop-defining sidewall when the center member is received within and captured by the loop such as by a snap detent arrangement. To allow sizing, the second band element includes both an inner band sizing element including the loop-defining sidewall at one of its ends and an outer band sizing element that is detachably coupled to the inner band sizing element. The length of the second band element is defined by the combined length of the inner and outer band sizing elements.

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Номер записи: 42

26-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for automatic patient identification

Номер: US20130251099A1

Автор: Jonas Honegger, Michael Huber, Patrik Kunz

Принадлежит: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG

In a method of verifying patient identity, an image of an individual who is to receive radiotherapy is obtained and compared with a reference image of a patient to whom the radiotherapy is intended. Confirmation or negation of the individual to be the patient intended can be made based on the comparison of the image of the individual with the reference image of the patient.

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Номер записи: 43

03-10-2013 дата публикации

Tissue thickness compensator comprising a plurality of medicaments

Номер: US20130256367A1

Автор: Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV

Принадлежит: Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc

In various embodiments, a compensator can comprise a compensator body comprising a plurality of first packets and a plurality of second packets wherein, in at least one embodiment, each second packet is positioned intermediate two or more first packets. The compensator can further comprise a first medicament positioned within each first packet and a second medicament positioned within each second packet, wherein the first medicament is different than the second medicament.

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Номер записи: 44

03-10-2013 дата публикации

Removable ink for surgical instrument

Номер: US20130261619A1

Автор: Charles D. Allen

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for preventing reuse of a surgical instrument. The single-use surgical instrument includes a housing, an electrical connector and a treatment component. Indicia may be printed on the housing, the electrical connector and/or the treatment component. A removable ink is applied to any portion of the surgical instrument in the form of indicia that is readable by a scanning device. The removable ink includes a protein-based composition that is reactivateable with a sterilization solution having an enzyme-based composition such that upon sterilization, the removable ink reacts with the sterilizing solution and becomes unreadable by the scanning device.

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Номер записи: 45

24-10-2013 дата публикации

System for providing identification and information, and for scheduling alerts

Номер: US20130277426A1

Автор: Timothy T. Walker

Принадлежит: Solomon Systems Inc

A device and system for providing identification and medical information are disclosed. The device includes a readable code that contains medical biographical information of the subject, a programmable reporter element that is programmed to electronically store at least one particular event relating to the subject, and a signal producing element functionally related to the programmable reporter element. The system includes collecting and storing medical biographical information of a subject, embedding the medical biographical information in a readable code of the device, and scanning the readable code of the device worn by or in the possession of the subject using an appliance to retrieve the medical biographical information of the subject. The medical biographical information allows medical professionals to obtain the subject's medical information in order to provide medical care. Also disclosed is an integrated system for alerting subjects to upcoming events related to their continued care.

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Номер записи: 46

28-11-2013 дата публикации

Enhanced control systems including flexible shielding and support systems for electrosurgical applications

Номер: US20130317496A1

Автор: David Newton, Warren Taylor

Принадлежит: Encision Inc

A surgical system comprises a device adapted to deliver a plurality of surgical instruments to a site within a patient's body, a first surgical instrument comprising an active electrode probe, a second surgical instrument for performing a non-electrosurgical procedure, a conductive shield surrounding the active electrode probe of the first surgical instrument and connected to a reference potential, and a cold instrument monitor connected to the second surgical instrument and to the reference potential.

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Номер записи: 47

05-12-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for disposing narcotic and other regulated waste

Номер: US20130325727A1

Автор: Alan A. Davidner, Mark Macdonell, Scott R. Mallett

Принадлежит: CareFusion 303 Inc

A system for disposing of medical waste is generally configured to sort waste items into a plurality of containers according to applicable rules and regulations governing the handling and/or disposal of such items. In some embodiments, a system comprises sorting stations each of which houses a number of disposable containers. Each station can identify an item of waste, determine the most appropriate container for the item, and facilitate disposal of the item in the appropriate container. In some embodiments, a container or receptacle is configured to receive waste that comprises a controlled substance (e.g., a narcotic, other CII pharmaceutical waste, etc.). Such controlled waste can be discarded into the container or receptacle directly or indirectly (e.g., by placing the waste in a cup or other enclosure).

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Номер записи: 48

02-01-2014 дата публикации

Image Tracking System and Image Tracking Method Thereof

Номер: US20140005475A1

Автор: Chun-Ju Chen, Kai-Tai Song

Принадлежит: National Chiao Tung University NCTU

An image tracking system and an image tracking method. The image tracking system includes image capture module, detection module and processing module. The image capture module captures real-time image. The detection module analyzes the real-time image, and detects whether positions of a plurality of instruments are disposed in the real-time image. The processing module defines buffer zone in the real-time image, and analyses whether the instruments are disposed in the buffer zone based on the positions of the instruments, and determines whether spacing distance between the instruments is small than preset distance. When the spacing distance is smaller than the preset distance or the instruments are disposed outside the buffer zone, the processing module emits controlling signal to control the image capture module to move to capture position. As a result, the present invention may achieve image tracking real time and provide stable image.

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Номер записи: 49

16-01-2014 дата публикации

Methods and systems for tracking occurrences and non-occurrences of medical-related events

Номер: US20140013638A1

Автор: Lauren R. Braun

Принадлежит: Individual

Described in some aspects of the present invention are methods and systems that can be used to track occurrences and/or non-occurrences of medical-related events, for example, to record whether one or more medical-related events have occurred at a particular time or during a particular time interval. Any suitable number of events may be tracked using such methods and systems, and the types and varieties of events that can be tracked are diverse. Examples include but are not limited to vaccine or other drug administrations, physical therapies, tests, diagnoses and surgeries. In some preferred embodiments, these and/or other medical-related occurrences or events will be tracked using an article that can be worn about the body of a patient although a variety of non-wearable articles can be utilized as well.

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Номер записи: 50

16-01-2014 дата публикации

Curved cannula instrument

Номер: US20140018823A1

Автор: Craig R. Gerbi, Giuseppe Maria Prisco, John Ryan Steger, Theodore W. Rogers

Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

A robotic surgical system is configured with rigid, curved cannulas that extend through the same opening into a patient's body. Surgical instruments with passively flexible shafts extend through the curved cannulas. Force isolation elements within the flexible shafts prevent shaft bending from affecting end effector actuation elements that extends through the shafts. The cannulas are oriented to direct the instruments towards a surgical site. Various port features that support the curved cannulas within the single opening are disclosed. Cannula support fixtures that support the cannulas during insertion into the single opening and mounting to robotic manipulators are disclosed. A teleoperation control system that moves the curved cannulas and their associated instruments in a manner that allows a surgeon to experience intuitive control is disclosed.

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Номер записи: 51

23-01-2014 дата публикации

Custom Procedure Kit

Номер: US20140021087A1

Автор: Deborah Adler, Kim Haines

Принадлежит: Medline Industries LP

A custom procedure kit is provided, which comprises a plurality of medical-procedure tools and a cover that is wrapped around the plurality of medical-procedure tools to form wrapped tools. An outer container is fully disposed about the wrapped tools, and at least one sheet is disposed between the outer container and the wrapped tools. The sheet includes a listing of the plurality of medical-procedure tools and, for at least some of the medical-procedure tools, an unselected end-user selectable field.

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Номер записи: 52

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Spinal distraction system

Номер: US20140031870A1

Автор: Arvin Chang, Scott Pool

Принадлежит: Ellipse Technologies Inc

A spinal distraction system, according to one aspect, includes an adjustable spinal distraction rod comprising first and second members, the adjustable spinal distraction rod configured for non-invasive elongation of the first and second members. The system includes an anchor rod configured for mounting to a bone of a subject, the anchor rod having one or more spring-biased tabs disposed at one end thereof, and a connector having first end and a second end, the first end having a receiving cup configured for detachable mounting on the anchor rod, wherein the one or more spring-biased tabs are configured to engage with an inner surface of the receiving cup, the connector having a second end operatively coupled to an end of a first member and wherein the second member is configured for mounting to a second bone of a subject.

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Номер записи: 53

06-02-2014 дата публикации

Biopsy system

Номер: US20140039343A1

Автор: Edward A. Rhad, Jessica Pyzoha Leimbach, John R. Andrisek, John S. Ehlert, Kathryn M. Dodd, Kevin M. Fiebig, Kyle P. Moore, Morgan R. Hunter, Patrick A. Mescher, Trevor W.V. Speeg

Принадлежит: Devicor Medical Products Inc

A biopsy system includes various features. A tissue sample holder kit of the system comprises a rotatable member with chambers configured to receive tissue receiving features of a tissue sample tray. A biopsy device of the system includes user input features and user feedback features disposed on a body. A user interface of the system includes a graphical representation of a tissues ample holder. A biopsy site marker applier of the system includes markings associated with different biopsy device configurations. The biopsy system may undergo a multi-step initialization process. In operation, the biopsy system may execute pneumatic control algorithms including the use of vacuum, saline, and atmospheric air.

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Номер записи: 54

06-02-2014 дата публикации

Suture delivery tools for endoscopic and robot-assisted surgery and methods

Номер: US20140039527A1

Автор: Alexander Naimagon, Lev Drubetsky, Rui Avelar

Принадлежит: Individual

A suture delivery tool releasably secures a self-retaining suture to permit delivery of the self-retaining suture to a surgical site in a patient through an access port. Suture delivery tools are disclosed suitable for manual operation and operation using robotically-assisted surgical systems. In some embodiments, a suture spool is part of a cartridge which is releasably attached to the suture delivery tool. Cartridges is, in some embodiments, replaced after deployment of the self-retaining suture and different cartridges having different self-retaining suture are, in some embodiments, selected and attached to the suture delivery tool as required for a procedure.

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Номер записи: 55

13-02-2014 дата публикации

Optical Speculum

Номер: US20140046311A1

Автор: DAVID Aviv, Gad Ganon, Gilad A. Davara, Lior Greenstein

Принадлежит: Illumigyn Ltd

A system for direct imaging and diagnosing of abnormal cells in a target tissue includes a disposable optical speculum and an image acquisition system having the speculum assembled on and mechanically secured thereto. The image acquisition system is arranged to capture at least one of a single image or multiple images or video of cells within the target tissue using at least one of bright field or dark field ring illumination divided into independently operated segments to obtain a plurality of data sets. An image analysis and control unit in communication with the image acquisition system analyzes the data sets and applies algorithms to the data sets for diagnosing abnormal cells.

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Номер записи: 56

20-02-2014 дата публикации

Stimulation Apparatus

Номер: US20140052199A1

Автор: Bård HENRIKSEN, Inge Klepsvilk, Louise Mohn, Ole Brix

Принадлежит: CHRISTIAN MICHELSEN RESEARCH AS, Luzmon UK Ltd

An apparatus ( 1 ) for applying stimulation to a body has a distributed control system comprising a first CPU ( 7 ) in a main unit ( 24 ), a second CPU ( 30 ) in a display and control unit ( 2 ) and a further CPU 5 in each of one or more interface cards ( 3, 4 ). The second CPU ( 30 ) is configured to control the operation of the first CPU ( 7 ), whilst the first CPU ( 7 ) is configured to control and coordinate the operation of the CPUs ( 5 ) in each interface card ( 3, 4 ).

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Номер записи: 57

20-02-2014 дата публикации

External Device for an Implantable Medical System Having Accessible Contraindication Information

Номер: US20140052215A1

Автор: Que Doan, Rafael Carbunaru

Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corp

Disclosed is a remote controller for an implantable medical device having stored contraindication information, which includes information which a patient or clinician might wish to review when assessing the compatibility of a given therapeutic or diagnostic technique or activity with the patient's implant. The stored contraindication information is available through a display of the remote controller or via a wired, wireless, or portable drive connection with an external device. By storing contraindication information with the implant's remote controller, patient and clinician can more easily determine the safety of a particular therapeutic or diagnostic technique or physical activity with the patient's implant, perhaps without the need to contact the manufacturer's service representative.

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Номер записи: 58

27-02-2014 дата публикации

Wireless, Reusable, Rechargeable Medical Sensors and System for Recharing and Disinfecting the Same

Номер: US20140056757A1

Автор: Bo Chen, Friso Schlottau

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

Embodiments described herein may include systems and method for monitoring physiological parameters of a patient. Specifically, embodiments disclose wireless, reusable, rechargeable medical sensors that include an inductive coil coupled to a rechargeable battery. Additionally, embodiments disclose systems and methods for recharging and disinfecting the disclosed medical sensors.

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Номер записи: 59

13-03-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus, systems, and methods for identifying instruments in laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgery

Номер: US20140074116A1

Автор: John Craig Collins

Принадлежит: Individual

Systems and methods are provided for identifying surgical instruments, e.g., MIS instruments, including a shaft including a proximal end and a distal end sized for introduction into a patient's body, a tool tip on the distal end including an end effector, and a handpiece or connector on the proximal end. One or more identifier members may be provided on the proximal end and/or distal end of the shaft, on the handpiece, and/or on the tool tip to identify one of a type and a class of the end effector. For example, a set of surgical instruments may be provided that include identifier knobs added onto the shafts to identify different tool tips, the shafts may include different outer shapes and/or textures, or colored and/or luminescent features may be provided on the instruments.

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Номер записи: 60

20-03-2014 дата публикации

Automatic Identification Of Instruments Used With A Surgical Navigation System

Номер: US20140081128A1

Автор: Laurent Verard, Robert Teichman

Принадлежит: Medtronic Navigation Inc

A system and apparatus taught to determine the identification and selected information relating to surgical instruments near a reader. The information can be stored on a member operable to transmit the information to a reader at a selected time. The information can be used in a navigation system to assist in navigation of the instrument relative to a patient.

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Номер записи: 61

27-03-2014 дата публикации

Systems and methods for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and, functional recovery tracking

Номер: US20140088990A1

Автор: Christopher Nordstrom, Cody Cranson, David D. Konieczynski, Douglas Raymond, Hassan A. Serhan, James J. Roveda, James Paiva, Jennifer DiPietro, John P. Griffin, Jonathan Bellas, Mark T. Hall, Mary L. Fowler, Matthew Parsons, Max Reinhardt, Michael A. Slivka, Michael O'Neil, Michelle LeClerc, Namal Nawana, Nicholas Pavento, Robert E. Sommerich, Sean P. Selover, Thomas Martin, William C. Horton, William J. Frasier

Принадлежит: DePuy Mitek LLC, DePuy Orthopaedics Inc, DePuy Synthes Products Inc, DePuy Synthes Sales Inc

Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s). The system can manage the tracking of multiple patients, thereby allowing for data comparison between similar aspects of medical treatments and for learning over time through continual data gathering, analysis, and assimilation to decision-making algorithms.

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Номер записи: 62

10-04-2014 дата публикации

Electromechanical Surgical Apparatus Including Wire Routing Clock Spring

Номер: US20140100554A1

Автор: Justin Williams

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

An electromechanical surgical system is disclosed including a hand-held surgical instrument, an end effector configured to perform at least one function, and a shaft assembly arranged for selectively interconnecting the end effector and the surgical instrument. The shaft assembly includes a linkage having a proximal housing and a distal housing at least partially received within the proximal housing. The distal housing is rotatable relative to the proximal housing and configured to selectively interconnect the end effector to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly further includes a wire extending through the linkage having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings. The central portion of the wire is annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil. The coil is configured to at least one of radially expand and contract upon rotation of the distal housing relative to the proximal housing.

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Номер записи: 63

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method And System For Dynamic And Automatic Selection And Configuration Of Processing Or Conditioning Profiles For Characterization Of Physiological Signals

Номер: US20190000345A1

Автор: Johnson Jennifer L., Schmit Rodger F., Schneidewend Daniel R., Warner Adrian F.

Принадлежит:

In the present invention, a configuration system for an electrophysiology (EP) study system provides the physician with the ability to input or select the particular procedure to be performed utilizing the EP system, such as performing an ablation procedure, a pacing procedure, or a diagnostic procedure, among others based on the clinical objective of the procedure. Based on the selection of the procedure to be performed, the EP system can handle the selection and switching of different filter selections for a physiological signal to achieve an optimal signal profile having a clinically acceptable display regardless of acquisition conditions with the minimum of user intervention, or knowledge. These selections may be automatically derived, or manually selected, or over-ridden by the user as needed within any typically, or atypical procedural workflow. 1. A system for configuring an optimal signal profile for an electrophysiology study comprising:an amplifier having a device interface;a controller operatively connected to the amplifier;a plurality of configurable noise filters operatively connected to the controller and amplifier; anda signal transmitting device operatively connected to the device interface for connection to a patient;wherein the controller is configured to automatically select or modify a signal profile of one or more of the noise reduction circuits when provided with information regarding the type of signal to be applied to the patient through the device.2. The system of further comprising a user input operatively connected to the controller and through which information regarding the type of signal to be applied to the patient through the device is provided to the controller.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a noise identification circuit operatively connected to the controller.4. The system of wherein the noise identification circuit provides signal noise data to the controller so that the controller can assess whether a new signal ...

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Номер записи: 64

03-01-2019 дата публикации

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, AND WIRELESS DEVICE

Номер: US20190000348A1

Автор: KAMEDA Suguru, MOTOYOSHI Mizuki, SUEMATSU Noriharu

Принадлежит: TOHOKU UNIVERSITY

A wireless communication system includes a first wireless device configured to be introduced inside a living body and including an antenna; and a second wireless device configured to communicate with the first wireless device via the antenna. The wireless communication system carries out communication between the first wireless device and the second wireless device via the antenna at a first frequency when the first wireless device is outside the living body and carries out the communication at a second frequency lower than the first frequency when the first wireless device is inside the living body. 1. A wireless communication system comprising:a first wireless device configured to be introduced inside a living body, the first wireless device comprising an antenna; anda second wireless device configured to communicate with the first wireless device via the antenna, wherein,communication between the first wireless device and the second wireless device via the antenna is carried out at a first frequency when the first wireless device is outside the living body, andcommunication between the first wireless device and the second wireless device via the antenna is carried out at a second frequency lower than the first frequency when the first wireless device is inside the living body.2. The wireless communication system according to claim 1 , wherein the second wireless device comprises a receiver configured to receive a signal having the first frequency and a signal having the second frequency.3. The wireless communication system according to claim 1 , wherein a detector configured to detect whether the first wireless device is inside the living body;', 'a transmitter configured to transmit a signal via the antenna; and', 'a controller configure to control the frequency of the signal to the first frequency when the first wireless device is detected to be outside the living body, and control the frequency of the signal to the second frequency when the first wireless ...

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Номер записи: 65

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Intraoperative alignment assessment system and method

Номер: US20190000372A1

Автор: Amir Hossein SOLTANIANZADEH, David Michael GULLOTTI, Edward Frederick Ruppel, III, Kyle Robert COWDRICK, Marc CHELALA, Maria Fernanda TORRES, Nicholas Griesmer FRANCONI, Nicholas Theodore, Sritam Parashar Rout

Принадлежит: Spine Align LLC

Some embodiments include a system and method of analyzing and providing a patient's spinal alignment information and therapeutic device data. In some embodiments, the system and/or method can obtaining initial patient data, and acquire spinal alignment contour information. In some embodiments, the system and/or method can assess localized anatomical features of the patient, and obtain anatomical region data. In some embodiments, the system and/or method can analyze the localized anatomy and therapeutic device location and contouring. In some embodiments, the system and/or method can output localized anatomical analyses and therapeutic device contouring data on a display.

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Номер записи: 66

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MUSCLE MOVEMENTS DETECTION

Номер: US20190000380A1

Автор: Akbarzadeh Tootoonchi Alireza, Bahrami Moqadam Saeed, Ebrahimzadeh Mohammad Hosein, Jafarzadeh Hamed, Kermani Saeed, Moradi Ali, PISHBIN SEYEDPOUYA, Vahedi Ehsan

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Disclosed herein a system and a method to detect an amputee's hand muscles movements for controlling an artificial limb prosthesis. The system may comprise a plurality of passive tag positions and wearable band with a plurality of on-board position readers. The plurality of on-board position readers may be configured to capture data associated with a first plurality of passive tags positions at a first moment, and capture data associated with a second plurality of passive tags positions at a second moment. The system may further include one or more processors configured to detect at least one of the muscle contraction, the muscle relaxation, and the muscle inactivity based on the data captured at the first moment and at the second moment, and thereby control the artificial hand prosthesis movements responsive to detection at least one of the muscle contraction, the muscle relaxation, and the muscle inactivity. 1. A system to detect an amputee's hand muscles movements for controlling an artificial hand prosthesis , the system comprising:a plurality of passive tags embedded in muscles of a plurality of muscles, a respective passive tag of the plurality of passive tags fixedly embedded into a respective muscle of the plurality of muscles in a configuration that responsive to the muscle being contracted or relaxed, the passive tag thereby moving; capture data associated with a first plurality of passive tags positions at a first moment; and', 'capture data associated with a second plurality of passive tags positions at a second moment; and, 'a wearable band with a plurality of on-board position readers, the plurality of on-board position readers configured to detect at least one of the muscle contraction, the muscle relaxation, and the muscle inactivity based on the data captured at the first moment and the second moment; and', 'control the artificial hand prosthesis movements responsive to detection of the muscle contraction, the muscle relaxation, and the muscle ...

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Номер записи: 67

07-01-2021 дата публикации

ASSESSING SEPSIS RISK BASED ON DWELL TIMES OF INVASIVE DEVICES

Номер: US20210000346A1

Автор: Fitzgibbons Stacey Ann, Kooiker Heather Dawn

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Various methods, systems, and devices relate to identifying a sepsis risk of an individual based on a dwell time of an invasive device in the individual. An example method includes receiving, from multiple transceivers, location data indicating first signals transmitted between the multiple transceivers and a tag attached to the invasive device. A location of the invasive device can be identified based on the location data. The dwell time can be determined based on the location. In certain examples, a second signal indicating the sepsis risk can be generated. 1. A system , comprising:a tag configured to attach to an invasive device and to transmit first signals;a plurality of transceivers configured to receive the first signals; and a processor; and', identifying, based on the first signals, a placement of the invasive device in an individual;', 'determining a dwell time of the invasive device in the individual based on the placement of the invasive device;', 'determining, based on the dwell time, a sepsis risk associated with the individual; and', 'generating a second signal indicating the sepsis risk associated with the individual., 'memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising], 'a server operably connected to the transceiver, the server comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:identifying a location of the tag based on the first signals, the placement of the invasive device being identified based on the location of the tag.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the operations further comprise:identifying removal of the invasive device from the individual by determining that an additional location of the tag is within a predetermined discard area.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the dwell time comprises a time interval extending from the placement of the invasive device to the removal of the invasive device.5. The system of claim 2 , the tag being a first ...

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Номер записи: 68

07-01-2016 дата публикации

Smart knitted fabrics

Номер: US20160000374A1

Автор: Adam K. Fontecchio, Damiano PATRON, Genevieve DION, Kapil R. Dandekar, Owen Montgomery, Timothy P. Kurzweg

Принадлежит: DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Knitting machines are used to intermesh conductive yarns into loops resulting in knitted fabrics. The knitting machine is adapted to import different types of yarns (conductive and non-conductive) directly into the knit structure. Combining conductive yarns and knitting systems allows for integration of electrical or mechanical component designs into existing clothing fabrication processes, avoiding current limitations of attaching or gluing conductive fabrics or other components over various materials. Starting with a planar design of an antenna, RFID tag, or some other electronic structure, the layout is converted into a CAD knitting program including a grid representing stitches. The CAD specifications of the final design/product are exported to the knitting machines so that the knitting machine may make conductive fabrics in accordance with the CAD specifications. The conductive fabrics are knitted into a variety of garments that monitor the vital signs of the wearer, including the fetus of an expectant mother.

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Номер записи: 69

04-01-2018 дата публикации

ALLERGY SKIN TEST APPLICATOR

Номер: US20180000400A1

Автор: SMOLLAR MARVIN

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An allergy testing kit contains a plurality of allergy testing applicators, an allergy testing tray and a plurality of allergen bottles each containing an allergen. Each of the applicators contains an elongated handle, a plurality of arms extending from the elongated handle and disposed in an asymmetrical configuration, and a plurality of legs with tines extending from each of the arms. The allergy testing tray contains a main body having an underside and a top surface, a cover for locking with the main body and a plurality of reservoirs extending from the underside of the main body. The reservoirs each have a chamber with an opening extending from the top surface. The reservoirs are disposed in different groups and each group has an asymmetrical configuration matching that of the applicator. 1. An allergy skin testing applicator , comprising:an elongated handle;a plurality of arms extending from said elongated handle, said plurality of arms having an asymmetrical configuration wherein said arms are disposed on opposite sides of said elongated handle except for an odd numbered arm being disposed on a center line of said elongated handle and offset from said arms situated on said opposite sides of said elongated handle; anda plurality of legs each having tines and a respective one of said legs extending from a respective one of said arms.2. The allergy skin testing applicator according to claim 1 , wherein a number of said arms or said legs is an odd number selected from the group consisting of 3 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , 7 claim 1 , 9 and 11.3. The allergy skin testing applicator according to claim 1 , wherein said elongated handle has a first end and a second end defined along a longitudinal extent of said elongated handle claim 1 , said odd numbered arm extends directly from a distal end of one of said first or second ends.4. The allergy skin testing applicator according to claim 1 ,wherein said elongated handle has long sides and shorter sides both extending in a ...

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Номер записи: 70

07-01-2021 дата публикации

ROBOTIC SURGICAL ASSEMBLIES AND INSTRUMENT DRIVE CONNECTORS THEREOF

Номер: US20210000469A1

Автор: Kopp Brock

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An instrument drive connector includes a housing assembly, an elongated shaft extending distally from the housing assembly, and a first drive assembly at least partially disposed within the housing assembly and the elongated shaft. The first drive assembly includes a first drive screw, a first input drive coupler non-rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the first drive screw, a first drive nut threadedly engaged with a threaded body portion of the first drive screw and longitudinally movable relative thereto in response to rotation of the first drive screw, and a locking link. The locking link includes an elongated body having a proximal end portion coupled to the first drive nut and longitudinally movable relative thereto between a proximal non-locking position and a distal locking position, and a distal end portion including a switch actuation assembly including a switch actuating arm biased towards the distal locking position. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical assembly , comprising:an instrument drive unit;a surgical loading unit including an end effector; and a first drive member movable between a non-locking position in which the first drive member does not prevent attaching or detaching of the surgical loading unit to the instrument drive connector and a locking position in which the first drive member prevents attaching or detaching of the surgical loading unit to the instrument drive connector;', 'a first drive screw operably coupled to the instrument drive unit; and', a load state in which the first drive member is free to move between the non-locking and locking positions;', 'an unload state in which the first drive member is driven to the non-locking position; and', 'a locked state in which the first drive member is driven to the locking position., 'a first drive nut driven by the first drive screw and coupled to the first drive member, the first drive nut drivable to move the instrument drive connector to], 'an instrument drive connector interconnecting ...

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Номер записи: 71

06-01-2022 дата публикации

ARTHROSCOPIC DEVICES AND METHODS

Номер: US20220001092A1

Автор: BENAMOU Steffan, Germain Aaron, Walker Michael D.

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A fluid management system includes a pump connectable to a fluid source. An inflow line removably connects to a cannula for delivering a fluid flow from the pump into a surgical site, such as a joint cavity. A flow pressure sensor is coupled to measure flow pressure in the inflow line and produce a measured pressure value, A controller is connected to the pump and the flow pressure sensor, and the controller maintains a pressure set point by controlling a pump speed based on a backpressure-adjusted pressure value calculated by subtracting a backpressure value selected from a backpressure table from the measured pressure value. The BAPV is monitored to determine whether the BAPV deviates outside an initial BAPV range, and corrective measure are taken should such deviations occur. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method for arthroscopic surgery , comprising:operating simultaneously: (i) a fluid flow system to flow fluid through a fluid-filled working space in a patient: (ii) an arthroscopic cutter to cut tissue in the fluid-filled working space; and (iii) a videoscopic system to generate video image signals from the fluid-filled working space,wherein, during said operating, a video processor of the videoscopic system that is analyzing the video image signals detects a color condition that indicates blood in the fluid-filled working space and in response to the color condition provides a control signal to a controller that increases a rate of fluid flow through the fluid-filled working space.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein said operating simultaneously utilizes a single surgical unit that houses: (i) the controller; (ii) the video processor; (iii) an inflow pump and an outflow pump of the fluid flow system; and (iv) an electrical source for powering the arthroscopic cutter.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the videoscopic system includes an endoscope with a distal image sensor that claim 21 , during said operating claim 21 , is positioned in the fluid-filled working ...

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Номер записи: 72

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SOFT RETRACTORS

Номер: US20190000435A1

Автор: Galloway Kevin C., LESSING Joshua Aaron

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A soft material retractor includes at least two soft actuators, each actuator having at least one pressurizable interior space, wherein the actuator has a first flexible resting state and a second stiffer pressurized state; and a flexible sheet spanning the actuators such that the actuators can be spaced apart from each other by a distance selected to displace a volume of material of a body cavity. The retractor can be uses for holding open wounds or incisions, with trochars, or to displace anatomical features such as organs within a body cavity. 13.-. (canceled)4. A method of forming a soft material device comprising at least a first and second soft actuators comprising a first and second pressurizable interior spaces , respectively , the method comprising: a first soft actuator mold body;', 'a second soft actuator mold body; and', 'a bridging channel connecting the first and second soft actuator mold bodies;, 'providing a first mold comprisingcasting a first material having a first durometer into the first mold to form a molded part comprising a first and second actuators connected by a bridge; wherein the first and second actuators comprises the first and second pressurizable interior spaces, respectively;transferring the molded part into a second mold comprising a plurality of cavities;casting a second material having a second durometer higher than the first durometer into the cavities to form a plurality of structural features on at least a portion of the surfaces of the first and second actuators; andremoving the formed soft material device from the second mold.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising inserting a first and second rods into the first and second soft actuator mold bodies claim 4 , respectively; wherein the first and second rods define the first and second pressurizable interior spaces claim 4 , respectively;6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising sealing the ends of the first and second elastomeric actuators.7. The method of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 73

02-01-2020 дата публикации

SURGICAL DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE DRIVERS

Номер: US20200000463A1

Автор: DATCUK Peter, Malinouskas Donald, Nicholas David, Whitman Michael P.

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A surgical device is provided, the surgical device including a first driver for performing a first movement function; a second driver for performing a second movement function; a first rotatable drive shaft configured, upon actuation, to cause selective engagement of one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft, wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selectively engaged one of the first and second drivers. Third and fourth drivers may also be included. The drivers may function to rotate a shaft portion of the surgical device relative to, and about the longitudinal axis of, a handle; move a jaw portion relative to the shaft portion; move a first jaw relative to a second jaw; and/or move a surgical member within the second jaw. 1a first driver for performing a first movement function;a second driver for performing a second movement function; anda first rotatable drive shaft configured to cause engagement of a selected one of the first and second drivers with a second rotatable drive shaft,wherein the second rotatable drive shaft is configured to drive the selected one of the first and second drivers.. A surgical device, comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/053,335, filed Feb. 25, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/694,204, filed Apr. 23, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,282,961, which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/235,362, filed Sep. 22, 2008, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,963,433, which claims benefit and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/974,267, filed on Sep. 21, 2007. The entire contents of all of the foregoing applications are expressly incorporated by reference herein.The present application expressly incorporates herein by reference each of the following in its entirety: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/191,851, filed on Jul. 27, 2005, and Issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,241,322 on Aug. 14, ...

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Номер записи: 74

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

Номер: US20190000453A1

Автор: GOREK Josef E., RIMER Douglas G., Trauner Kenneth B.

Принадлежит: SHARP FLUIDICS LLC

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus for receiving a needle , the apparatus comprising:a housing comprising an upper outward facing surface and a lower outward facing surface;a needle slot within the housing and located between the upper outward facing surface and the lower outward facing surface, the needle slot configured to receive a needle between the upper outward facing surface and the lower outward facing surface and comprising a secure zone configured to receive the needle therein; anda needle driver slot extending a distance along the housing and the needle slot, the needle driver slot also extending from the upper outer facing surface to the needle slot, wherein the needle driver slot is configured to receive a needle driver therethrough as the needle driver advances the needle along the needle slot and into the secure zone.17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the housing comprises an upper structure and a lower structure that are coupled together.18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the upper outward facing surface comprises a surface of the upper structure and the lower outward facing surface comprises a surface of the lower structure.19. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the needle driver slot intersects the needle slot.20. ...

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Номер записи: 75

04-01-2018 дата публикации

BIOPSY SAMPLE CONTAINER

Номер: US20180000463A1

Автор: Keller Bryan R.

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An apparatus for individually storing multiple tissue samples separately from each other includes a base, a lid, a lock, and one or more vents. The base defines a plurality of reservoirs and a plurality of identification areas. A portion of the base defines an opening corresponding to each reservoir. The lid is configured to secure the multiple tissue samples within a corresponding reservoir by enclosing each corresponding opening in the closed configuration. The lock is configured to selectively lock the lid against the base in the closed configuration. The one or more vents are configured to enable entry of fluid into the reservoirs when the lid is in the closed configuration. The one or more vents are further configured to prevent exit of tissue samples from the reservoirs when the lid is in the closed configuration. 1. An apparatus for individually storing multiple tissue samples separately from each other , the apparatus comprising:(a) a base defining a plurality of reservoirs, wherein a portion of the base defines a plurality of openings with each opening associated with a corresponding reservoir;(b) a lid configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the lid is configured to secure each tissue sample of the multiple tissue samples within a corresponding reservoir by enclosing each corresponding opening in the closed configuration;(c) a plurality of identification areas, wherein each identification area of the plurality of identification areas is associated with the base or the lid;(d) a lock, wherein the lock is configured to selectively lock the lid against the base in the closed configuration; and(e) one or more vents, wherein the one or more vents are configured to enable entry of fluid into the reservoirs when the lid is in the closed configuration, wherein the one or more vents are sized sufficiently small to prevent exit of tissue samples from the reservoirs when the lid is in the closed configuration.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 76

07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PEDICLE SCREW STABILIZATION OF SPINAL VERTEBRAE

Номер: US20210000510A1

Автор: Hua Sherwin

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The present application is directed to various spinal stabilization systems. The systems can include one or more guiding elements attached to screw members to assist in guiding rod implants and tools to desired locations within a patient. The guiding elements can include a plurality of wires, blades, or tabs. The guiding elements can be capable of criss-crossing or intersecting at or near an incision, such that only a single incision may be needed to perform a surgery. The guiding elements can also include telescoping features that allow the height of the guiding elements to be adjusted in use, thereby allowing multiple telescoping guiding elements to be used with the same incision. 1. (canceled)2. A system for bone stabilization , comprising:a screw comprising a screw head, the screw head comprising a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side opposite each other; and a first blade configured to engage with the first side of the screw head and extend away from the screw,', 'a second blade configured to engage with the second side of the screw head and extend away from the screw, and', 'wherein the first blade and the second blade are curved in order to offset the first blade from the opposite second blade., 'a guiding element configured to extend away from the screw, wherein the guiding element comprises3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first blade and the second blade are curved along a plurality of axes.4. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a spinal fixation element configured to be retained between the first side and the second side of the screw head of the screw.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first and second blades are nondeformable.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first and second blades are pre-formed to be curved in order to offset the first blade from the opposite second blade.7. The system of claim 2 , comprising:a second screw comprising a screw head, the screw head of the second screw comprising a first ...

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Номер записи: 77

02-01-2020 дата публикации

SURGICAL SYSTEM STERILE DRAPE

Номер: US20200000490A1

Автор: Brown Jeffrey D., Cooper Thomas G., Duval Eugene F., Gomez Daniel H., Holop Robert E., McGrogan Anthony K., Ramstad Craig R.

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A drape includes a first drape portion configured to receive a manipulator arm of a surgical system and a pocket coupled to a distal portion of the first drape portion. The pocket is configured to receive a manipulator of the surgical system. The pocket includes a flexible membrane positionable between an output of the manipulator and an input of a surgical instrument mountable to the manipulator. In some embodiments, the flexible membrane is located at a distal end of the pocket. In some embodiments, the flexible membrane is configured to allow an actuating force to be transmitted from the output of the manipulator to the input of the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the pocket provides a sterile barrier between the manipulator and the surgical instrument. In some embodiments, the drape further includes a rotatable seal configured to couple a proximal opening of the pocket to the first drape portion. 1. A drape comprising:a first drape portion configured to receive a manipulator arm of a surgical system; anda pocket coupled to a distal portion of the first drape portion; the pocket is configured to receive a manipulator of the surgical system; and', 'the pocket includes a flexible membrane positionable between an output of the manipulator and an input of a surgical instrument mountable to the manipulator., 'wherein2. The drape of claim 1 , wherein the flexible membrane is located at a distal end of the pocket.3. The drape of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is configured to provide a sterile barrier between the manipulator and the surgical instrument.4. The drape of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the pocket is sterile.5. The drape of claim 1 , wherein the flexible membrane is configured to allow an actuating force to be transmitted from the output of the manipulator to the input of the surgical instrument.6. The drape of claim 1 , wherein the output of the manipulator is configured to control a grip claim 1 , a translation claim 1 , a wrist claim 1 , or ...

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Номер записи: 78

07-01-2021 дата публикации

SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS AND SURGICAL LOADING UNITS THEREOF

Номер: US20210000563A1

Автор: Evans Christopher Kelly

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A surgical stapling instrument includes a handle assembly, a surgical loading unit, and an adapter assembly interconnecting the handle assembly and the surgical loading unit. The surgical loading unit includes a memory having stored therein instructions, which when executed by a processor of the handle assembly, override instructions stored in a memory of the handle assembly and implement an operating parameter of the surgical loading unit that is unique to a tissue type or a specific surgical procedure to be performed by the surgical loading unit. 1. A surgical loading unit for use with a surgical stapling instrument , the surgical loading unit comprising:a staple cartridge assembly;an anvil assembly operably coupled to the staple cartridge assembly; anda memory associated with at least one of the staple cartridge assembly or the anvil assembly, the memory having stored therein instructions, which when executed, implement an operating parameter of the surgical loading unit, wherein the operating parameter is unique to a tissue type or a specific surgical procedure to be performed by the surgical loading unit.2. The surgical loading unit according to claim 1 , wherein the operating parameter includes at least one of a staple firing speed claim 1 , a staple firing force claim 1 , a clamping speed claim 1 , or a clamping force of the surgical loading unit.3. The surgical loading unit according to claim 2 , wherein the firing speed is unique to the tissue type or the specific surgical procedure to be performed by the surgical loading unit.4. The surgical loading unit according to claim 2 , wherein the firing force is unique to the tissue type or the specific surgical procedure to be performed by the surgical loading unit.5. The surgical loading unit according to claim 1 , wherein the specific surgical procedure to be performed by the surgical loading unit includes endoscopic gastro-intestinal anastomosis claim 1 , tissue resection claim 1 , or lesion resection.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 79

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRESSION COMPENSATION

Номер: US20190000566A1

Автор: Graetzel Chauncey F., Park June Gyu

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Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for compensating for compression in elongated shafts of medical instruments. Medical instruments can include elongated shafts that may experience compression when articulated. The medical instruments can be attached to instrument positioning devices that are configured to move the medical instruments to compensate for this compression. For example, an instrument positioning device can advance a medical instrument to compensate for compression in an elongated shaft of the medical instrument. In some instances, the amount of compression is determined using a compression compensation parameter. The compression compensation parameter can be determined during a calibration process of the medical instrument. 1. (canceled)2. The robotic system of claim 10 , wherein the first medical instrument includes a non-transitory computer readable medium storing a compression compensation parameter that relates movement of the elongated shaft to axial compression of the elongated shaft claim 10 , wherein movement of the elongated shaft comprises articulation of the elongated shaft claim 10 , and wherein the compression compensation parameter relates an angle of articulation of the elongated shaft to an axial length of compression of the elongated shaft.3. The robotic system of claim 2 , wherein the angle of articulation comprises a commanded angle of articulation.4. The robotic system of claim 2 , wherein the angle of articulation comprises a measured angle of articulation.5. The robotic system of claim 4 , further comprising at least one electromagnetic (EM) sensor positioned on the elongated shaft claim 4 , wherein the measured angle of articulation is determined based on a signal from the EM sensor.6. The robotic system of claim 4 , further comprising a shape-sensing fiber on the elongated shaft claim 4 , and wherein the measured angle of articulation is determined based on the shape-sensing fiber.7. The robotic system of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 80

03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AUTOMATING THE COUNTING OF SHARPS USING RFID TAGS

Номер: US20190000582A1

Автор: Fleck Steven J., Hill Joshua J., McElhinny Michael T.

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Systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits. 1. A method of counting sharps , the method comprising:providing a disposable sharps container defining a volume, the volume configured to contain a plurality of sharps;storing an in-count value representative of a number of sharps available for use in a surgical procedure;placing a sharp within the volume of the disposable sharps container to form a closed circuit within the volume, the sharp acting as a conductor in the closed circuit;counting the number of closed circuits as a number of sharps placed within the disposable sharps container to establish an out-count value; andcomparing the out-count of sharps with the in-count to verify that all sharps are accounted for or to indicate that one or more sharps are not accounted for.2. The method of counting sharps of claim 1 , wherein the disposable sharps container comprises a plurality of electronic contacts.3. The method of counting sharps of claim 1 , wherein the disposable sharps container comprises a capacitive sensing module.4. The method of counting sharps of claim 1 , wherein the disposable sharps container comprises a microcontroller in communication with the closed circuit formed with the sharp claim 1 , the microcontroller configured to perform the step of counting the number of closed circuits.5. The method of counting sharps of claim 4 , wherein the microcontroller is configured to count the number of closed circuits automatically based on a timer.6. The method of counting sharps of claim 4 , further comprising providing a remote device in radio communication with the disposable sharps container claim 4 ...

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Номер записи: 81

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Surgical instrument with wireless communication between a control unit of a robotic system and remote sensor

Номер: US20200000531A1

Автор: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, James R. Giordano, Jeffrey S. Swayze

Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical instrument for use with a robotic system that has a control unit and a shaft portion that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the robotic system. The elongated member is configured to transmit control motions from the robotic system to an end effector.

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Номер записи: 82

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Surgical Article And Method For Managing Surgical Articles During A Surgical Procedure

Номер: US20190000589A1

Автор: ROUX Michael Allan, VANDERWOUDE Brian James

Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

An exemplary method for managing surgical sponges in an operating room during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes providing a first surgical sponge and a second surgical sponge. The first surgical sponge includes a first optically-scannable element, a first human-readable element, and a first detecting element, which includes a first set of unique identification information. The second surgical sponge includes a second optically-scannable element, a second human-readable element, and a second detecting element, which include a second set of unique identification information. The first and second sets of unique identification information are different from one another. The method further includes counting-in the first and second surgical sponges by optically-scanning. 1. A method for managing surgical sponges in an operating room during a surgical procedure , the method comprising:providing a first surgical sponge and a second surgical sponge, the first surgical sponge including a first optically-scannable element, a first human-readable element, and a first detecting element, both of the first optically-scannable element and the first human-readable element including a first set of unique identification information, the second surgical sponge including a second optically-scannable element, a second human-readable element, and a second detecting element, both of the second optically-scannable element and the second human-readable element including a second set of unique identification information, wherein the first set of unique identification information is different from the second set of unique identification information;counting-in the first and second surgical sponges by optically-scanning;collecting the first surgical sponge;counting-out the first surgical sponge;detecting a location of the second surgical sponge using the second detecting element after collecting the first surgical sponge;collecting the second surgical sponge after the step ...

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Номер записи: 83

02-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for High Density Electrode Management

Номер: US20200000547A1

Автор: John A. Cadwell

Принадлежит: Cadwell Laboratories Inc

Systems, devices and methods for advanced electrode management in neurological monitoring applications include receiving sockets configured to receive connectors having groups of electrodes. The physician is not required to manually map each electrode with its corresponding input channel. Electrodes are coupled to the corresponding input channels in groups through connectors having a unique identification (ID). The system is configured to read the unique ID of each connector and establish its identity. Based on the ID, the system configures itself to automatically correlate or associate each electrode with its corresponding input channel when the connectors are first inserted into the receiving sockets, and again if the connectors are removed and re-inserted into different positions in the receiving sockets, to insure the electrodes are always mapped to the same input channels.

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Номер записи: 84

02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS RELATED TO FABRICATED WIRELESS TRANSPONDER DEVICES TO BE USED IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES

Номер: US20200000548A1

Автор: Aquino Allan, Brandt Kim, Buersmeyer Andy, Poirier David

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A wireless transponder device that may be used in medical procedure may be fabricated using semiconductor fabrication techniques. The electrical components of the wireless transponder device may be more resilient when compared to components that are electrically coupled using traditional electrical coupling techniques (e.g., soldering) that may be used for such devices. Such electrical components may be smaller and thereby less noticeable when the wireless transponder is physically coupled or attached to medical devices or components. The semiconductor fabrication process may be used to form a wireless transponder with a metal layer that may be carried on a substrate in which the metal layer includes an inductive portion and a capacitive portion that together may form a resonant circuit that resonates at a desired frequency. The wireless transponder may be enclosed within a pouch that is physically coupled to a medical object that may be used during the medical procedure. 1. A wireless transponder device to be used in medical procedures , the wireless transponder device comprising: a substrate;', 'a first metal layer carried on the substrate, the first metal layer which includes at least part of a first inductive portion and at least part of a first capacitive portion, the first inductive portion and the first capacitive portion electrically coupled together; and', 'a plating layer, the plating layer electrically coupled to the first metal layer., 'a wireless transponder comprising2. The wireless transponder device of claim 1 , further comprising:a ferrite layer, the ferrite layer which is magnetically coupled to at least a portion of the first metal layer proximate the first inductive portion of the metal layer.3. The wireless transponder device of wherein the ferrite layer is carried by at least the portion of the first metal layer proximate the first inductive portion of the first metal layer.4. The wireless transponder device of claim 3 , further comprising:a ...

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Номер записи: 85

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Gender specific pharmaceuticals

Номер: US20210000604A1

Автор: Peter M. Bonutti

Принадлежит: P Tech LLC

The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage.

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Номер записи: 86

04-01-2018 дата публикации

SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A CONTROL UNIT OF A ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND REMOTE SENSOR

Номер: US20180000545A1

Автор: Giordano James R., IV Frederick E., Shelton, Swayze Jeffrey S.

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A surgical instrument for use with a robotic system that has a control unit and a shaft portion that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the robotic system. The elongated member is configured to transmit control motions from the robotic system to an end effector. 1. A surgical instrument for use with a robotic system that has a control unit and a shaft portion that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of said robotic system and is configured to transmit control motions from the robotic system , the surgical instrument comprising an end effector that is configured to be operably coupled to the elongated electrically conductive member to receive said control motions from said surgical tool system such that at least one sensor within said end effector is electrically insulated from the elongated electrically conductive member such that the elongated electrically conductive member can wirelessly radiate communication signals from the control unit to the at least one sensor and can receive wirelessly radiated communication signals from the at least one sensor.2. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a magnetoresistive sensor.3. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a pressure sensor.4. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a RFID sensor.5. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises a MEMS sensor.6. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises an electromechanical sensor.7. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is connected to a plastic cartridge of the end effector.8. The surgical instrument of claim 1 , wherein the elongated electrically conductive member comprises an electrically conductive outer tube and wherein the end effector comprises an electrically ...

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Номер записи: 87

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Intervertebral Disc And Insertion Methods Therefor

Номер: US20210000615A1

Автор: Dudasik Michael W., Errico Joseph P., Errico Thomas J., Zubok Rafail

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A method of inserting an intervertebral disc implant into a disc space includes accessing a spinal segment having a first vertebral body, a second vertebral body and a disc space between the first and second vertebral bodies. The method includes securing a first pin to the first vertebral body and a second pin to the second vertebral body, using the first and second pins for distracting the disc space, and providing an inserter holding the intervertebral disc implant. The method also desirably includes engaging the inserter with the first and second pins, and advancing the inserter toward the disc space for inserting the intervertebral disc implant into the disc space, whereby the first and second pins align and guide the inserter toward the disc space. 1. (canceled)2. A kit comprising:first and second members of an implant for implantation between first and second vertebral bodies, the first member including a first articulating surface and the second member including a second articulating surface;a dispenser configured to hold the first and second articulating surfaces in registration with each other; andan inserter configured to manipulate the first and second members during implantation.3. The kit of claim 2 , further comprising a first pin adapted to be disposed within a first vertebral body and a second pin adapted to be disposed within a second vertebral body claim 2 , wherein the inserter is configured to engage the first and second pins.4. The kit of claim 3 , further comprising a distractor adapted to be associated with the first and second pins.5. The kit of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second members include at least one protrusion for association with one of the first or second vertebral bodies claim 2 , and the dispenser is shaped so that at least a portion of the protrusions are exposed while the dispenser holds the first and second articulating surfaces in registration.6. The kit of claim 5 , wherein at least one protrusion includes teeth ...

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Номер записи: 88

04-01-2018 дата публикации

WIRELESSLY DETECTABLE OBJECTS FOR USE IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20180000555A1

Автор: Blair William A.

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Various embodiments of a wirelessly detectable object to be used in medical procedures are provided. The object may include a piece of absorbent material, a transponder to wirelessly receive and transmit signals, and a cover. The cover is attached directly to the piece of absorbent material to retain the transponder. Methods of manufacturing wirelessly detectable objects are also provided. 120.-. (canceled)21. A method of manufacturing wirelessly detectable objects for use in medical procedures , the method comprising:supplying a plurality of pouches, each of the pouches which contain a respective encapsulated wireless transponder, the encapsulated wireless transponder retained in the respective pouch via a respective plurality of stitches about a perimeter of each of the pouches;attaching a respective one of the pouches to a piece of absorbent material via at least one or more stitches, the pouch containing the respective encapsulated wireless transponder;for each of a plurality of pieces of the absorbent material, folding the respective piece of absorbent material to form a folded piece of absorbent material; andpackaging the folded piece of absorbent material.22. The method of wherein supplying a plurality of pouches claim 21 , each of the pouches which contain a respective encapsulated wireless transponder includes supplying a plurality of pouches claim 21 , each of the pouches which includes a radio-opaque stripe claim 21 , in addition to the respective encapsulated wireless transponder.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:for each of the plurality of pieces of absorbent material, testing the respective wireless transponder.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:for each of the plurality of pieces of absorbent material, testing the respective wireless transponder subsequent to packaging the folded piece of absorbent material.25. The method of wherein supplying a plurality of pouches claim 21 , each of the pouches which contain a respective ...

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Номер записи: 89

04-01-2018 дата публикации

STERILIZABLE WIRELESSLY DETECTABLE OBJECTS FOR USE IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20180000556A1

Автор: Blair William A.

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Various embodiments of wirelessly detectable objects to be used in medical procedures are provided. Such may employ ionizing radiation hard wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders, other wireless transponders and/or integrated circuits, and attachment structures, all of which retain structural and functional integrity when exposed to standard sterilization dosages of ionizing radiation. Additionally or alternatively, the wireless radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders, other wireless transponders and/or integrated circuits, and attachment structures, may retain structural and functional integrity when exposed to standard sterilization temperatures and/or pressures. 1. A wirelessly detectable object to use in medical procedures , comprising:a medical procedure object for use in performing a medical procedure;a radiation hard read only radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder that wirelessly receives a first interrogation signal and in response wirelessly returns a first response signal that provides a unique identifier; andan attachment structure that attaches the radiation hard read only RFID transponder to the medical procedure object.2. The wirelessly detectable object of wherein the medical procedure object is a sponge.3. The wirelessly detectable object of wherein the attachment structure comprises at least one piece of material claim 2 , the at least one piece of material attached to the sponge via at least one stitch which retains structural and functional integrity at least at temperatures equal to 121 degrees Centigrade claim 2 , 130 degrees Centigrade claim 2 , 136 degrees Centigrade claim 2 , or 150 degrees Centigrade at pressures of at least 1 atmosphere or higher.4. The wirelessly detectable object of wherein the attachment structure comprises at least one piece of material claim 2 , the at least one piece of material attached to the sponge via at least one weld which retains structural and functional integrity at ...

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Номер записи: 90

04-01-2018 дата публикации

MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE AND TOOL FOR SUCH A TREATMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20180000557A1

Автор: Auer Theresa, Brandstaetter Andreas, Eibl Johann, Pruckner Christian

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A medical or dental treatment device comprises a tool retainer, a measuring coil and an evaluation device. The tool retainer can be connected to a plurality of different tools. The measuring coil can be supplied with a periodic electrical energy. The evaluation device can be connected to the measuring coil for detecting whether a tool is connected to the treatment device or which of a plurality of tools is connected to the treatment device. On the basis of an electromagnetic (e.g., inductive) coupling between the tool accommodated in the tool retainer and the measuring coil supplied with the periodic energy, a periodic measurement signal specific to each tool can be generated and assigned by the evaluation device to the tool. The evaluation device determines the phase shift of the electrical voltage and of the electric current of the periodic measurement signal. 1. A medical or dental treatment device , which can be connected to a plurality of different tools , wherein the medical or dental treatment device comprises:a tool retainer for connecting the treatment device to a tool,at least one measuring coil which is connected to an electrical energy supply device via an electrical line and which can be supplied with a periodic electrical energy supply from the electrical energy supply device, andan evaluation device electrically connected to the at least one measuring coil for detecting whether a tool is connected to the treatment device or which of a plurality of tools is connected to the treatment device,wherein due to an inductive coupling between the tool accommodated in the tool retainer and the at least one measuring coil supplied with the periodic electrical energy, a periodic measurement signal specific to the tool is generated and assigned by the evaluation device to the tool, andwherein the evaluation device determines the phase shift of the electrical voltage and of the electric current of the periodic measurement signal.2. The medical or dental treatment ...

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Номер записи: 91

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Methods and Templates For Shaping Patient-Specific Anatomical-Fixation Implants

Номер: US20170000568A1

Автор: "ONeil Michael", Hall Mark, Lomeli Roman, Peterson Joseph, Sommerich Robert

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In one embodiment, an anatomical implant template has a template body having opposed first and second terminal ends. The template body bends so as to change the body from a first configuration, whereby the body extends from the first terminal end to the second terminal end along a first path, to a second configuration, whereby the body extends from the first terminal end to the second terminal end along a second path, different from the first path, the second path conforming more closely to the curvature of the at least one anatomical body. The body supports at least one device that outputs at least one signal from which a shape of the body in the second configuration can be ascertained. The anatomical implant template can further communicate the at least one signal to a computing device that generates signals for bending an anatomical implant. 1. An anatomical implant template , comprising:a template body having a first terminal end surface and a second terminal end surface spaced from the first terminal end surface, the template body configured to bend at one or more bending locations between the first terminal end surface and the second terminal end surface so as to change the template body from a first configuration, whereby the template body extends from the first terminal end surface to the second terminal end surface along a first path, to a second configuration, whereby the template body extends from the first terminal end surface to the second terminal end surface along a second path, different from the first path, the second path conforming more closely to a curvature of at least one anatomical body than the first path; andat least one device coupled to the template body between the first terminal end surface and the second terminal end surface, the at least device configured to output at least one signal having information from which a shape of the anatomical implant template in the second configuration can be ascertained,wherein the anatomical implant ...

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Номер записи: 92

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PATIENT DATA DURING OPHTHALMIC SURGERY

Номер: US20190000671A1

Автор: Taleb Michel

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The present disclosure provides a system and method for managing patient data during ophthalmic surgery. The systems and methods include an ophthalmic surgical device operable to receive data from a RFID chip. Data from the RFID chip is transmitted to a RFID read-write module operably coupled to the ophthalmic surgical system. A processor identifies the RFID chip based on the received data and determines whether the data stored to the RFID chip varies from data received from a surgical microscope by more than a predetermined percentage. The processor can generate a warning when the data stored to the RFID chip varies from data received from a surgical microscope by more than a predetermined percentage. 1. An ophthalmic surgical device comprising:a surgical microscope;a user interface;an RFID read-write module operable read an RFID chip and write patient data to an RFID chip associated with a patient;surgical instrumentation;a warning system; receive data from the RFID chip associated with a patient;', 'receive data from the surgical microscope associated with the patient;', 'compare the data from the RFID chip to the data from the surgical microscope;', 'determine whether the data from the RFID chip varies from the data from the surgical microscope by more than a predetermined percentage;', 'generate a warning, if the data from the RFID chip and the data from the surgical microscope vary by more than the predetermined percentage; and', 'transmit the warning to the warning system, causing the warning system to present a warning., 'and a processor operable to2. The ophthalmic surgical device of claim 1 , further comprising:an RFID chip associated with the ophthalmic surgical system.3. The ophthalmic surgical device of claim 1 , further comprising:a control device associated with the ophthalmic surgical system,wherein the RFID chip is connected to the ophthalmic surgical device, the RFID chip operable to transmit data to the processor, and wherein the processor is ...

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Номер записи: 93

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Head trauma bandage cap and method

Номер: US20200000644A1

Автор: Marc Etchells, Mitchell Kastros

Принадлежит: FIRST RESPONDER SOLUTIONS LLC

An emergency trauma stretch bandage cap shaped as a skull cap with roll able edges capable of holding hot or cold packs, which is placed on the cranium to cover the crown, forehead, back of the head, ears, sides of the head around the ears, and the temples of an injured patient with minimal movement of the neck and spine made of two or more layers of a stretchable warp knit fabric cut and sewn to form a form-fitting head bandage shape to apply sufficient pressure to suppress bleeding.

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Номер записи: 94

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Protective medical device faceplate

Номер: US20180001017A1

Автор: Alan Mark Portnoy

Принадлежит: Cerner Innovation Inc

Devices are provided that include a faceplate for a medical device. In embodiments, an identifier chip adapted to be affixed to an exterior portion of a faceplate provides a unique identifier for the faceplate. Accordingly, the identifier chip enables tracking and monitoring of an associated medical device. And, in embodiments, the faceplate includes a visual communication alert indicator to enable the faceplate to provide visual cues a user. As such, the status of the medical device and the faceplate can be easily communicated to the user. Methods to use the faceplate are also provided.

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Номер записи: 95

07-01-2021 дата публикации

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPROCESSING REUSABLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS

Номер: US20210002013A1

Автор: BAKKER-VAN DE KERKHOF Jolande Wilhelmina, PESSERS Paul Herman Maria, VAN DER LEIJ Theo Alex Eduard, VERHOEVEN Franciscus Maria

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A method and system for reprocessing a reusable medical instrument. The method includes providing a container including a tray and a lid, the tray having an opening for inserting therethrough the medical instrument into an inner space of the tray, and the lid being arranged for closing the opening. The method includes inserting the container into a decontamination device, inside the decontamination device decontaminating the tray, the lid and the medical instrument while the lid is positioned away from the opening. The method includes, inside the decontamination device, a container handler of the decontamination device closing the container by closing the lid onto the tray for closing the opening, and removing the closed container containing the decontaminated medical instrument from the decontamination device. 1. A method for reprocessing a reusable medical instrument , including:providing a container including a tray and a lid, the tray including one or more supports supporting the medical instrument, the tray having an opening for inserting therethrough the medical instrument into an inner space of the tray, and the lid being arranged for closing the opening;inserting the container into a decontamination device;inside the decontamination device decontaminating the tray, the lid and the medical instrument while the lid is positioned away from the opening;inside the decontamination device, a container handler of the decontamination device closing the container by closing the lid onto the tray for closing the opening; andremoving the closed container containing the decontaminated medical instrument from the decontamination device.2. The method of claim 1 , including maintaining the tray in an upright position with the opening extending in an upright plane claim 1 , while decontaminating.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein the container is inserted into the decontamination device while the container is in a non-sealed state.4. The method of claim 1 , or claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 96

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Handheld electromechanical surgical system

Номер: US20220008079A1

Автор: Anthony Sgroi, Jr., Charles Kollar, David Valentine, James Delbo, John Hryb, Patrick Mozdzierz, Paul Richard, Scott Firth, Stephen Paul, Steven Joyce

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

The present disclosure relates to adapter assemblies for use with and to electrically and mechanically interconnect electromechanical surgical devices and surgical reloads, and to surgical systems including handheld electromechanical surgical devices and adapter assemblies for connecting surgical reloads to the handheld electromechanical surgical devices.

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Номер записи: 97

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Method and device for carrying out various functions in connection with surgical instruments

Номер: US20220008144A1

Автор: Jannis Holtkötter

Принадлежит: OLYMPUS Winter and Ibe GmbH

A surgical instruments can be carried out via a foot switch by an operator or a surgeon. It is typical that during operation, multiple surgical instruments are each operated via one foot switch. As a result, the risk of an incorrect operation of the foot switches increases because the space available for the placement of the foot switches is limited. The invention provides a method and a device using which various functions in connection with surgical instruments can be carried out in a simple and safe manner. This is achieved in that at least one projector for generating a virtual control panel and at least one sensor for acquiring the virtual control panel are assigned to a foot switch.

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Номер записи: 98

13-01-2022 дата публикации

System and method for surgical tool insertion using multiaxis force and moment feedback

Номер: US20220008147A1

Автор: Neil Crawford, Norbert Johnson

Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

Devices, systems, and methods for providing a degree of freedom to a guide tube associated with a robotic surgical system. The surgical robot system may be configured to have six degrees of freedom associated with a vertical lift, rotation about a shoulder, rotation about an elbow, roll of a forearm, pitch of the end-effector, and rotation of a guide tube independent from the end-effector. The robotic surgical system allows for the proper orientation of an instrument in the guide tube along a trajectory to the operational site of a patient.

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Номер записи: 99

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Information processing device, presentation method, and surgical system

Номер: US20220008161A1

Автор: Akihiko Nakatani, Hiroshige Hayakawa, Jun Okamura, Kunihiko Akiyoshi, Masashi Naito

Принадлежит: Sony Group Corp

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, a presentation method, and a surgical system that make it possible to suppress the occurrence of medical accidents. A voice recognition unit counts, through voice recognition, the remaining number of surgical tools existing in the body of the patient and used for a surgical operation, an image recognition unit counts, through image recognition, the remaining number of the surgical tools existing in the body of the patient, and a presentation control unit presents a predetermined warning when a difference arises between a first remaining number counted through the voice recognition and a second remaining number counted through the image recognition. The present disclosure can be applied to surgical systems.

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Номер записи: 100