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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Systems, devices, and methods for sub-urethral support

Номер: US20120004500A1
Автор: Brett Nowlin, George Mamo, Michael F. Weiser, Michael S. H. Chu
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

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

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Номер записи: 1
05-01-2012 дата публикации

Methods to improve adhesion of polymer coatings over stents

Номер: US20120004721A1
Автор: Daniel A. Castro, Stephen D. Pacetti, Yunbing Wang
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques.

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Номер записи: 2
05-01-2012 дата публикации

Prosthetic knee joint

Номер: US20120004735A1
Автор: Franz W. Kellar, Glenn A. Rupp, Harold L. Crowder, JR.
Принадлежит: BioMedFlex LLC

A prosthetic knee joint includes: (a) a femoral member comprising rigid material with a convex, wear-resistant femoral contact surface including a convex ridge; (b) a tibial assembly including: (i) at least one cup comprising rigid material with a body and a rim substantially thicker than the body defining a wear-resistant cup contact surface; (ii) a rigid base; and (iii) a spring support interconnecting the cup and the base, the spring support elastically deflectable permitting controlled pivoting of the at least one cup; (c) wherein the cup contact surface bears against the femoral contact surface, transferring axial and lateral loads between the cup and femoral member, while allowing pivoting between the cup and femoral member; and (d) wherein the at least one cup allows the rim to deform elastically, permitting the cup contact surface to conform in an irregular shape to the femoral contact surface, when the knee joint is loaded.

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Номер записи: 3
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Particle Embedded Polymer Stent and Method of Manufacture

Номер: US20120010691A1
Автор: Gerry Clarke
Принадлежит: Medtronic Vascular Inc

A particle embedded polymer stent and method of manufacture, which includes a stent delivery system having a catheter; a balloon operably attached to the catheter; and a polymer stent disposed on the balloon, the stent comprising struts interconnected to form a tubular body. Each of the struts includes in cross section a drug-free core region; and a drug region surrounding and immediately adjacent to the core region, the drug region including drug particles. The drug-free core region and the drug region are made of a single polymer, the single polymer having a drug-safe softening temperature.

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Номер записи: 4
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Molds used to produce pva hydrogel implants and related implants

Номер: US20120010712A1
Автор: David N. Ku, Guilhem Denoziere
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods of fabricating elastomeric implants employ a mold with PVA crystals and irrigant added to the mold independent of each other. Related molds are also described.

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Номер записи: 5
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Spinal implant for use during retroperitoneal lateral insertion procedures

Номер: US20120010717A1
Автор: Scott Spann
Принадлежит: Individual

A method is disclosed for introducing a spinal disc implant into an intervertebral space of a subject. The subject is placed in a lateral position, and the anterior face of the spinal disc intervertebral space is accessed, between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, from an anterior and lateral retroperitoneal approach. An operative corridor to the anterior face of the spinal disc space is established by introducing a retractor instrument anterolaterally to the spinal disc space between the anterior superior iliac spine and the anterior inferior iliac spine. The damaged spinal disc contents are removed from the intervertebral space through the operative corridor, and the implant is advanced into the intervertebral space at an oblique angle and pivoted to position the implant substantially laterally within the intervertebral space. Elongated retractor and insertion instruments, as well as a modified disc implant, are also disclosed for carrying out the method.

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Номер записи: 6
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Fold-Resistant Pelvic Implant System and Method

Номер: US20120016182A1
Автор: Edouard A. Koullick, Guangjian Wang, Jose' W. Jimenez
Принадлежит: AMS Research LLC

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

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Номер записи: 7
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Implantable plate for reconstruction of walls

Номер: US20120016388A1
Автор: Walter Bertolaso, William Houard
Принадлежит: Textile Hi Tec (T H T)

The implantable plate for wall reconstruction comprises a textile support having anti-migratory protuberances on at least one face. If the support comprises thermoplastic fibres or filaments, each protuberance is formed with a conical configuration, by swaging, inside a peripheral zone in which said fibres or filaments are thermowelded, especially by ultrasound, a perforation being centred relative to the peripheral zone. The two faces can comprise protuberances, of a height substantially equal to the thickness of said support, for example distributed in a stagger and alternating from one face to the other, at the rate of 0.5 to 2 per cm 2 . The plate can comprise radio-opaque marking in the form of lines passing between the protuberances to constitute a grid.

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Номер записи: 8
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Implantable Article and Method

Номер: US20120022318A1
Автор: Christopher A. Thierfelder, John W. Westrum, Jr.
Принадлежит: AMS Research LLC

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

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Номер записи: 9
26-01-2012 дата публикации

penile implant

Номер: US20120022323A1
Автор: Peter Forsell
Принадлежит: MILUX HOLDING SA

Penile implant and system comprising such an implant. The penile implant comprises a number of features which improves the function of the penile implant, e.g. a certain surface structure and portions with specific functions.

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Номер записи: 10
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Satiation devices and methods

Номер: US20120022430A1
Автор: Fred E. Silverstein, Nathan Every, Richard A. Glenn, Richard S. Stack, Trevor J. Moody, William S. Eubanks, Jr.
Принадлежит: Barosense Inc

A device for inducing weight loss in a patient includes a tubular prosthesis self-expandable from a collapsed position in which the prosthesis has a first diameter to an expanded position in which the prosthesis has a second, larger, diameter. In a method for inducing weight loss, the prosthesis is placed in the collapsed position and inserted into a stomach of a patient. The prosthesis is allowed to self-expand from the collapsed position to the expanded position and into contact with the walls of the stomach, where it induces feelings of satiety and/or inhibits modulation of satiety-controlling factors such as Ghrelin.

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Номер записи: 11
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Drug delivery device with active iris

Номер: US20120022506A1
Автор: Bruno Dacquay, Matthew J.A. Rickard, Robert J. Sanchez, JR.
Принадлежит: Alcon Research LLC

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

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Номер записи: 12
26-01-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120022535A1
Автор: Andrea Mueller, Elmar Mock, Jorg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Milica Berra, Stephanie Mehl, Urs Weber
Принадлежит: WW Tech AG

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

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Номер записи: 13
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Fracture fixation systems

Номер: US20120029102A1
Автор: Charles C. Martin, John Rose
Принадлежит: Individual

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

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Номер записи: 14
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Drug Combinations Useful for Prevention of Restenosis

Номер: US20120029475A1
Автор: Gerald H. Llanos, Gregory A. Kopia, Robert Falotico
Принадлежит: Individual

The current invention comprises an approach to solving the clinical problem of restenosis, which involves the administration of combinations of drugs to patients undergoing PTCA or stent implantation. In one embodiment of the invention, an antiproliferative agent such as rapamycin, vincristine or taxol is administered in combination with the anti-inflammatory agent, dexamethasone, to patients systemically, either subcutaneously or intravenously. In another embodiment of the invention, the antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory agents are bound in a single formulation to the surface of a stent by means of incorporation within either a biodegradeable or biostable polymeric coating. Alternatively, such drug combinations could be incorporated into a stent constructed with a grooved reservoir.

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Номер записи: 15
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Orientation guide

Номер: US20120035612A1
Автор: Ivan Green, Robert Freeman, Steven Gowers
Принадлежит: DePuy International Ltd

An orientation guide comprising a housing arranged to couple to a surgical instrument. In one embodiment the orientation guide further comprises first and second indicators ( 22, 26 ). The first indicator ( 22 ) is pivotally coupled to the housing ( 20 ) such that the first indicator ( 22 ) can rotate relative to the housing ( 20 ) about a first axis ( 24 ) to maintain its angular position about the first axis ( 24 ) relative to a vertical axis irrespective of movement of the housing ( 20 ). The second indicator ( 26 ) surrounds the first indicator ( 22 ) and is pivotally coupled to the housing ( 20 ) such that the second indicator ( 26 ) can rotate relative to the housing ( 20 ) about a second axis ( 32 ) orthogonal to the first axis ( 24 ) to maintain its angular position about the second axis ( 32 ) relative to the vertical axis irrespective of movement of the housing ( 20 ). The angular position of the housing ( 20 ) about the first and second axes ( 24,32 ) is indicated by the position of the first indicator ( 22 ) relative to the second indicator ( 26 ). In a second embodiment the housing ( 2 ) comprises a cavity filled with a fluid. An indicator ( 4 ) is supported within the fluid such that the indicator ( 4 ) can rotate relative to the housing ( 2 ) about a first axis to maintain its angular position about the first axis relative to a vertical axis irrespective of movement of the housing ( 2 ). The indicator ( 4 ) comprises a marking arranged to indicate the angular position of the indicator ( 4 ) relative to the housing ( 2 ) about the first axis. The housing ( 2 ) has at least one transparent portion for viewing the marking. A measuring element ( 8 ) is coupled to the housing ( 2 ) and arranged to slide relative to the housing ( 2 ) to be aligned with the indicator marking such that the angular position of the housing ( 2 ) about the first axis can be recorded.

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Номер записи: 16
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Truncated Cone Heart Valve Stent

Номер: US20120035713A1
Автор: Georg Lutter, Lucian Lozonschi
Принадлежит: Tendyne Medical Inc

A heart valve stent having a section with a heart valve implant and several proximally disposed tissue anchors, also comprising a plurality of anchoring threats, each with a proximate end fastened to the stent or valve and a distal end attached to tissue within a heart chamber to provide tension between the heart chamber tissue and the stent.

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Номер записи: 17
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Stent Graft Having A Marker And A Reinforcing And Marker Ring

Номер: US20120035714A1
Автор: Chantelle King, David Ernest Hartley, Werner D. Ducke
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC, William A Cook Australia Pty Ltd

A reinforcing and marker ring for a stent graft is disclosed. The reinforcing and marker ring comprises a plurality of turns of a substantially inextensible resilient wire in a circular shape and terminal ends at each end of the wire. The terminal ends each comprise a loop, each loop attachable to a stent graft having an opening or a fenestration so as to substantially lock a peripheral length of the circular shape. A marker winding is wound helically around the reinforcing wire, the marker winding being viewable on an image display system employing electromagnetic radiation so as to indicate the location of a periphery of the fenestration. The circular shape of the resilient wire, with the marker winding wound around it, is collapsible under radial pressure to form a squashed circular shape for loading into a delivery device, the squashed circular shape self-expandable back to a substantially circular shape upon release from the delivery device. The marker winding defines a curved passageway around the resilient wire of the reinforcing ring, the curved passageway having an internal diameter D, wherein the marker winding is helically wound with a pitch providing at least one winding per length D along the reinforcing wire of the reinforcing ring. The marker winding may be a radiopaque gold wire wound around a nitinol reinforcing wire.

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Номер записи: 18
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Intravitreous self adaptive stent

Номер: US20120035738A1
Автор: Rongping Dai
Принадлежит: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Disclosed herein are devices, methods and kits for a stent for treating an eye, comprising a flexible material, wherein the stent is self adaptive to a dimension of a vitreous cavity in the eye.

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Номер записи: 19
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Forced deployment sequence handle assembly with independent actuating mechanism

Номер: US20120046652A1
Автор: Justin W. Sokel
Принадлежит: WL Gore and Associates Inc

A handle assembly for use in the deployment of a medical device via a plurality of deployment lines that extend through a catheter. The handle assembly includes a plurality of removable members for deployment or actuation of the medical device. The handle assembly also includes an actuating mechanism for displacing a wire extending through the catheter for actuating the medical device independently of the plurality of removable members.

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Номер записи: 20
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Graft Systems Having Filling Structures Supported by Scaffolds and Methods for Their Use

Номер: US20120046684A1
Автор: Amy Lee, Gwendolyn A. Watanabe, Michael A. Evans, Steven L. Herbowy
Принадлежит: Endologix LLC

Aneurysms are treated by filling at least one double-walled filling structure with a curable medium within the aneurysm. The filling structures may be delivered over balloon deployment mechanisms in order to shape and open tubular lumens therethrough. Scaffolds are placed into the tubular lumens in order to help maintain the shape, anchor the filling structures in place, and provide improved blood flow transition into and out of the tubular lumens.

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Номер записи: 21
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices

Номер: US20120046740A1
Автор: Amr Salahieh, Benjamin Sutton, Brian D. Brandt, Brian McCollum, Daniel Hildebrand, David Paul, Emma Leung, Kenneth M. Martin
Принадлежит: Sadra Medical Inc

Medical devices and delivery systems for delivering medical devices to a target location within a subject. In some embodiments the medical devices can be locked in a fully deployed and locked configuration. In some embodiments the delivery systems are configured with a single actuator to control the movement of multiple components of the delivery system. In some embodiments the actuator controls the independent and dependent movement of multiple components of the delivery system.

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Номер записи: 22
23-02-2012 дата публикации

Devices and methods for treating defects in the tissue of a living being

Номер: US20120046758A1
Автор: Douglas G. Evans, Russell T. Kronengold, Scott M. Goldman
Принадлежит: Evans Douglas G, Goldman Scott M, Kronengold Russell T

An implant for deployment in select locations or select tissue for regeneration of tissue is disclosed. The implant includes collagen and or other bio-resorbable materials, where the implant may also be used for therapy delivery.

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Номер записи: 23
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Intraocular lenses with interlenticular opacification resistance

Номер: US20120059466A1
Автор: Atsmon Shahar, Brett E. Thomes, Chi-Chun Tsai, Stephen J. Van Noy
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention is directed to an intraocular lens, an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and/or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting opacification (e.g., posterior capsule opacification (PCO), interlenticular opacification (ILO) or the like). The material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super-hydrophobic.

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Номер записи: 24
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Intravascular hinge stent

Номер: US20120065723A1
Автор: Joseph Michael Thielen, William Joseph Drasler
Принадлежит: Individual

A balloon or self expandable endoprosthesis formed of a single or multiple joined stent sections. Each section has a node and strut structure extending throughout in order to uncouple expansion forces of the stent to hold a blood vessel outward from crush forces that resist the formation of an oval shape during crush deformation. The hinge can bend in the direction of a uniformly curved surface of the stent but not in the radial direction. The strut can bend in the radial direction but not in the uniformly curved surface of the stent. The widths, lengths, and radial dimensions of the hinges and struts provide a balloon-expandable hinge stent that is non-crushable. For a self-expanding stent the hinge and strut dimensions provide expansion forces that are controlled independently from crush forces. Expansion properties are determined by the hinge dimensions and crush properties are determined independently by strut dimensions.

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Номер записи: 25
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Acetabular cup fixation

Номер: US20120065736A1
Автор: Jason D. Meridew
Принадлежит: Biomet Manufacturing LLC

An acetabular cup system includes an acetabular cup having a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. The acetabular cup includes a fixation opening through the wall, the fixation opening including a first wall portion adjacent to the inner surface and a second wall portion adjacent to the outer surface. The acetabular cup system also includes a fixation fastener including a head and a shaft with a bone-anchoring portion. The fastener can be inserted though the fixation opening. The head includes a first head portion engageable with the first wall portion and a second head portion engageable with the second wall portion.

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Номер записи: 26
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Method of Making Porous Metal Articles

Номер: US20120065739A1
Автор: Joseph A. Grohowski, Jr.
Принадлежит: Praxis Powder Technology Inc

In one embodiment, the present invention may be a method of making a porous biocompatible metal article by combining a metal powder with a homogenizing aid to form metal granules, including blending the metal granules and an extractable particulate to form a composite, forming the composite into a green article, removing the extractable particulate from the green article to form a metal matrix and pore structure, and sintering the metal matrix and pore structure. Furthermore the present invention may include a second homogenizing aid combined with the extractable particulate. The present invention also includes shaping the metal matrix and pore structure with or without the use of a binder.

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Номер записи: 27
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Stent With Hollow Drug-Eluting Elements

Номер: US20120071961A1
Автор: Ryan Bienvenu
Принадлежит: Medtronic Vascular Inc

A stent includes a plurality of cylindrical elements joined along a common longitudinal axis to form a tube. The cylindrical elements include struts joined by crowns. Hollow, drug-eluting elements are disposed between adjacent cylindrical elements and connect adjacent cylindrical elements to each other. A therapeutic substance fills the lumen of the drug-eluting elements, and openings in the walls of the drug-eluting elements allow elution of therapeutic substance from the lumen for treatment of a vessel.

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Номер записи: 28
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Artificial eye and method of manufacture

Номер: US20120071971A1
Автор: Roger A. Martin
Принадлежит: MCKENZIE SPORTS PRODUCTS Inc

An artificial eye comprises a transparent cup-shaped body member having a substantially concave inner surface and a substantially convex outer surface. The body member includes a pupil portion at the center, a substantially annular iris portion abutting the peripheral edge of the pupil portion for defining a boundary between the pupil portion and the iris portion, and at least one groove formed in the concave inner surface of the iris portion of the body member. The grooves are visible through the iris portion for reflecting light through the body member.

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Номер записи: 29
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Compliant implant

Номер: US20120078313A1
Автор: Alexander Hasse, Cyril Voisard, Eva Maria Wyss, Lucio Flavio Campanile, Tom Overes
Принадлежит: Synthes USA LLC

An implant extends along a central axis, and includes first and second members spaced along the central axis. The implant can include a compliant interface. The compliant interface includes a plurality of spring members, the plurality of spring members arranged to space apart the first member from the second member along the central axis.

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Номер записи: 30
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Stent with support braces

Номер: US20120078341A1
Автор: Stephen Kao
Принадлежит: Veniti Inc

A stent includes expandable rings formed from a plurality of interconnected struts. A plurality of bridges couple adjacent rings together. The bridges are connected to adjacent rings at first and second connection points, and a first brace element is disposed therebetween. The first connection point is circumferentially offset relative to the second connection point so that the bridge is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the stent. The first brace element of one bridge engages an adjacent bridge or a brace element of the adjacent bridge when the corresponding adjacent rings are in the contracted configuration thereby providing additional support and rigidity to the stent to lessen buckling of the stent during loading onto a delivery catheter or during deployment therefrom.

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Номер записи: 31
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Prosthetic Heart Valve Frame With Flexible Commissures

Номер: US20120078357A1
Автор: Brian S. Conklin
Принадлежит: Edwards Lifesciences Corp

A prosthetic heart valve can include a valve frame having a wireform portion and a stent portion. The wireform and stent portions can be undetachably coupled together via a plurality of upright struts so as to form a one-piece prosthetic heart valve frame. Alternatively, a self-expanding wireform portion and a balloon-expandable stent portion can be coupled together via one or more leaflets and a subassembly having a flexible leaflet support stent and a sealing ring. The wireform portion can include cusps and commissures configured to support a plurality of leaflets. The prosthetic valve can be radially collapsible for minimally invasive and/or transcatheter delivery techniques. Disclosed embodiments can also provide flexion of the wireform portion (e.g., of the commissures) in response to physiologic pulsatile loading when the valve is implanted in a patient's native valve annulus. Methods of making and using prosthetic heart valves are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 32
05-04-2012 дата публикации

External scaffolds for expanding strictures in tubular organs and their use

Номер: US20120083819A1
Автор: Frank Wang, Tzu Hsin Feng
Принадлежит: Individual

External scaffolds for expanding a stricture in the lumen of a tubular structure or organ in a mammal are disclosed herein. A method for expanding a stricture in the lumen of a tubular structure or organ in a mammal using the above external scaffolds is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 33
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Medical implant, in particular a stent, for implantation in an animal body and/or human body

Номер: US20120089217A1
Автор: Frank Bakczewitz, Steffen Mews
Принадлежит: BIOTRONIK AG

A medical implant ( 10 a , 10 b ), in particular a stent ( 12 a , 12 b ), for implantation in an animal body and/or human body ( 14 a , 14 b ), comprising a base body ( 16 a , 16 b ) which includes at least two segments ( 18 a , 18 a′, 18 b , 18 b′; 20 a , 20 a′, 20 b , 20 b ′) having at least two deflection points ( 24 a , 24 b ; 26 a , 26 b ) that are diametrically opposed in the axial direction ( 22 a , 22 b ), and at least one adjusting means ( 28 a , 28 b ; 30 a , 30 b ) that acts on the deflection points ( 24 a , 24 b ; 26 a , 26 b ) to adjust an extension ( 32 a , 32 b ) of the base body ( 16 a , 16 b ) in the circumferential direction ( 34 a , 34 b ). It is provided that an axial distance ( 36 a , 36 b ) between the two deflection points ( 24 a , 24 b ; 26 a , 26 b ) can be shortened using the adjusting means ( 28 a , 28 b ; 30 a , 30 b ).

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Номер записи: 34
12-04-2012 дата публикации

Hydrogel jacketed stents

Номер: US20120089218A1
Автор: Peter S. Dardi
Принадлежит: Individual

Hydrogel jacketed stents provide the ability to fill in the stent frame in vivo to at least partially cover the interior of the surface of the stent following deployment while having the convenience of attaching the jacket to the exterior of the stent. The hydrogel can be pleated and/or folder over the exterior of the stent to provide for extension of the stent without damaging the hydrogel. The hydrogel sheet can be secured at one or more points along the circumference to associate the sheet of hydrogel with the exterior surface of the stent frame. The stent can be conveniently delivered using similar technology as conventional stents if desired. The hydrogel can provide for drug delivery if desired.

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Номер записи: 35
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Modular grafting system and method

Номер: US20120095547A1
Автор: Timothy A.M. Chuter
Принадлежит: Endovascular Technologies Inc

A system and method for treating and repairing complex anatomy characterized by a plurality of vessel portions oriented at various angles relative to each other. The system including a graft device that is capable of being assembled in situ and has associated therewith a method that avoids the cessation of blood flow to vital organs. A delivery catheter system and various graft supporting, mating and anchoring structures are additionally included.

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Номер записи: 36
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Prosethetic Haert Valves, Scaffolding Structures, and Systems and Methods for Implantation of Same

Номер: US20120095549A1
Автор: Brandon G. Walsh, David C. Forster, Scott Heneveld
Принадлежит: CardiacMD Inc

Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures.

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Номер записи: 37
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Heart valve prosthesis and method

Номер: US20120101571A1
Автор: Martin Christopher Cook, Stayajit Rohan Jayasinghe, Stefan Schreck, Suku Thambar
Принадлежит: Percutaneous Cardiovascular Solutions Pty Ltd

A heart valve prosthesis ( 100 ) comprises a housing component ( 110 ) and a valve component ( 130 ). The housing component ( 110 ) comprises a housing body ( 111 ) having a housing passage ( 112 ) extending therethrough. The housing body ( 111 ) is configured to be located in, or adjacent to and communicating with, a native valve orifice ( 16 ) of a heart ( 10 ) and to engage structure of the heart ( 10 ) to fix the housing body ( 111 ) in relation to the valve orifice ( 161 ). The housing component ( 111 ) is collapsible for delivery via catheter ( 2 ). The valve component ( 130 ) comprises a valve body ( 131 ) having a valve passage ( 132 ) extending therethrough. The valve body ( 131 ) is configured to be fixed within the housing passage ( 112 ) with the valve passage ( 132 ) extending along the housing passage ( 112 ). One or more flexible valve elements ( 131 ) is/are secured to the valve body and extend across the valve passage ( 132 ) for blocking blood flow in a first direction through the valve passage ( 132 ) whilst allowing blood flow in the opposing direction. The valve component ( 130 ) is collapsible for delivery via catheter ( 2 ) separate to the housing component ( 110 ). An associated method of replacing a failed or failing heart valve utilising the heart valve prosthesis ( 100 ) is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 38
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Modular vascular prosthesis and methods of use

Номер: US20120102708A1
Автор: David P. Strauss, Duane DeMore, Michael R. Bialas, Rainer Bregulla, Robert Barbier
Принадлежит: Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Ltd

The present invention relates a vascular prosthesis and related assembly methods that includes a plurality of modular segments inter-engaged by flexible, and preferably lockable, inter-engageable elements forming joints or other connector areas. The segments may have a number of different mechanical properties and may be assembled by the clinician, through mechanical or chemical joining, to customize the prosthesis for a specific patient or application.

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Номер записи: 39
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Methods and compositions involving (s)-bucindolol

Номер: US20120108617A1
Автор: Jonathan D. Port, Michael R. Bristow
Принадлежит: Arca Biopharma Inc

Disclosed is bucindolol substantially free of its R-stereoisomer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include bucindolol substantially free of its R-stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods of treating a patient that involve administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition of the present invention. Formula (I).

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Номер записи: 40
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Stent with radially asymmetric force distribution

Номер: US20120109275A1
Автор: Jens Ulmer
Принадлежит: BIOTRONIK AG

An expandable stent comprising a tubular main body with a lumen along a longitudinal axis, characterized in that the main body has at least one radially asymmetrically expandable portion, wherein the radially asymmetrically expandable portion has an expandability which is increased in comparison to the average expandability in the rest of the main body of the stent.

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Номер записи: 41
03-05-2012 дата публикации

Medical device for releasing in a hollow organ and insertion system for medical devices

Номер: US20120109332A1
Автор: Giorgio Cattaneo, Werner Mailaender
Принадлежит: Acandis GmbH and Co KG

A medical device for releasing in a hollow organ having a hollow cylindrical body that can be transferred in a compressed state having a reduced diameter and in an expanded state having an enlarged diameter. The body having a stop means at the proximal and/or distal axial end thereof having at least one retaining element connected to the body by a connecting segment. The retaining element and the body are decoupled by the connecting segment such that the retaining element has a smaller curvature in the compressed state than the body. The connecting segment elastically connects the retaining element and the body, wherein the contour of the retaining element in the compressed state of the body protrudes past the outer circumference of the body such that the retaining element is displaceable radially inward relative to the body into a stop position through the inner wall of an insertion system.

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Номер записи: 42
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Activation and delivery devices for therapeutic compositions

Номер: US20120116300A1
Автор: Braden C. Fleming, David M. Skinlo, Emma Wright, Katie A. Bush, Martha M. Murray, Matthew Palmer, Samuel D. Banks, JR., Thomas D. Egan, Thomas P. Weisel
Принадлежит: Individual

Devices and methods for activating a therapeutic composition, delivering a therapeutic composition to a specific region or tissue in a body, and containing a therapeutic composition within a body cavity are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a therapeutic capsule is shown having an outer element defining an interior chamber and including a matrix disposed therein and wherein the interior chamber is elongated along a chamber axis.

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Номер записи: 43
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Breast implant system

Номер: US20120116509A1
Автор: Peter Forsell
Принадлежит: MILUX HOLDING SA

A breast implant system comprises at least one casing ( 3, 4 ) with a flexible outer shape for implantation in a patient's body so as to form part of a breast implant ( 10 ) and further comprises at least one first element ( 1 ) contained in the casing and optionally at least one second element ( 2 ) also contained in the casing. The first and second elements are either displaceable within the casing and/or their volume can be changed in order to change the shape and/or size of the breast implant. A reservoir (R) comprising a lubricating fluid is connected to the casing so as to allow lubricating fluid to be supplied to and removed from the casing in order to reduce surface friction between adjacent elements and/or between the casing and the elements before the shape of the breast implant is changed.

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Номер записи: 44
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Artificial disc prosthesis for replacing a damaged nucleus

Номер: US20120116516A1
Автор: Kamran Aflatoon
Принадлежит: Individual

A multi-piece disc replacement implant for replacing a disc removed by a discectomy including an upper plate member, a lower plate member, and an intermediate resilient member providing movement between the two plate members replicating the natural movement of the spine. The plate members are rigid and have orthogonal sidewalls forming an enclosure. The resilient member is an elastic solid or a multi-chamber balloon structure of fluid-filled sacks that collectively define a non-uniform shape such as an oblate spheroid, or a helically coiled string of beads. Such an implant is capable of supporting the compressive and cyclic loads required of a natural disc. The upper and lower plate members are cooperatively formed to selectively limit the allowable range of motion in any given direction and a provided with protrusions to be received in one or more channels cooperatively formed in the vertebrae and secured in place by a bone screw.

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Номер записи: 45
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Selectively Expanding Spine Cage, Hydraulically Controllable In Three Dimensions for Vertebral Body Replacement

Номер: US20120116518A1
Автор: Rudy Pretti, Thomas Grotz
Принадлежит: Coalign Innovations Inc

A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized diameter in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between the endplates of vertebrae to effectively distract the anterior disc space, stabilize the motion segments, eliminate pathologic spine motion, or effect vertebral body replacement. Expanding selectively (anteriorly, along the vertical axis of the spine) rather than uniformly, the cage height increases and holds the vertebrae with fixation forces greater than adjacent bone and soft tissue failure forces in natural lordosis. Stability is thus achieved immediately, enabling patient function by eliminating painful motion. The cage shape intends to rest proximate to the anterior column cortices securing the desired spread and fixation, allowing for bone graft in, around, and through the implant for arthrodesis whereas for arthroplasty it fixes to endpoints but cushions the spine naturally.

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Номер записи: 46
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Joint device and method

Номер: US20120116523A1
Автор: Peter Forsell
Принадлежит: MILUX HOLDING SA

A mould adapted to be introduced into a joint of a human patient for resurfacing at least one carrying contacting surface of said joint is provided. The mould is adapted to receive material for resurfacing at least one carrying contacting surface of said joint. The mould is further adapted to be resorbed by the human body or melt after having served its purpose. Further, a method of treating hip joint osteoarthritis in a human patient by providing an artificial hip joint surface using a mould is provided. The method comprises the steps of: said mould being placed inside of said hip joint, said mould being injected with a fluid adapted to harden, said fluid hardening inside of said hip joint, said mould being resorbed by the human body, and said hardened fluid serving as artificial hip joint surface.

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Номер записи: 47
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Temporary protective gastrointestinal device

Номер: US20120116528A1
Автор: Ninh T. Nguyen
Принадлежит: Endoshield Inc

Disclosed is an intraluminal gastrointestinal (GI) device that is placed at the time of surgery to protect a freshly constructed GI anastomosis, GI staple-line, or the like. For the esophagus and stomach, the device covers the esophagus, stomach, and anastomosis/staple-line. For the pancreas or biliary duct, the device covers the biliary duct, pancreatic duct, and small bowel. For the colon and rectum, the device is a self expanding protective barrier that covers the anal canal, the anus, and the colon or rectum, approximately 18 cm proximal to the anus. These devices provide a waterproof barrier between the gastrointestinal content and the mucosa of the GI tract and the newly constructed anastomosis. Additionally, the design of the device is made to prevent migration within the gastrointestinal tract and facilitate removal of the device.

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Номер записи: 48
10-05-2012 дата публикации

System for voice control of a medical implant

Номер: US20120116774A1
Автор: Peter Forsell
Принадлежит: MILUX HOLDING SA

An implantable system ( 11 ) for control of and communication with an implant ( 17 ) in a body, comprising a command input device ( 12 ) and a processing device ( 13 ) coupled thereto, the processing device ( 13 ) being adapted to generate input to a command generator ( 16 ) which is comprised in the system ( 11 ) coupled to the processing device ( 13 ) and which is adapted to generate and communicate commands to the medical implant ( 17 ) in response to input received from the processing device ( 13 ), the system ( 11 ) further comprising a memory unit ( 15 ) connected to at least one of said devices in the system ( 11 ) for storing a memory bank of commands. The command input device ( 12 ) is adapted to receive commands from a user as voice commands, and the processing device ( 13 ) comprises a filter adapted to filter voice commands against high frequency losses and frequency distortion caused by the mammal body ( 10 ).

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Номер записи: 49
17-05-2012 дата публикации

High Performance Selective Light Wavelength Filtering

Номер: US20120120515A1
Автор: Andrew W. ISHAK, D. James Schumer, Michael B. Packard, Peter Haaland, Ronald D. Blum
Принадлежит: High Performance Optics Inc

A system may be provided that comprises a substrate and a selective light wavelength filter that selectively blocks between 5 and 50% of light having a wavelength at or near 400-460 nm. The system may comprise any one of, or some combination of: a window, automotive glass, a light bulb, a flash bulb, fluorescent lighting, LED lighting, instrumentation, a display system, a visual system, a television, or a computer monitor.

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Номер записи: 50
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Method of treating a dilated ventricle

Номер: US20120123522A1
Автор: David L. Hauser, Jan Otto Solem
Принадлежит: Edwards Lifesciences Corp

A method of reducing ventricular dilation comprises placing one or more cardiac bridges into vessels extending along a length of the ventricle. Each cardiac bridge preferably includes a pair of anchors and a bridge member secured therebetween. The tension in the bridge member compresses the ventricle and thereby reduces the dilation along the ventricle wall. In another embodiment, the bridge member is tensioned to reshape the left ventricle for reducing tension on the chordae tendinae in the heart for improving valve function.

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Номер записи: 51
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Prosthetic heart valve

Номер: US20120123529A1
Автор: Bella Felsen, David Maimon, Larisa Dadonkina, Netanel Benichou, Nikolay Gurovich, Son V. Nguyen, Tamir Levi, Ziv Yohanan
Принадлежит: Edwards Lifesciences Corp

Embodiments of a radially collapsible and expandable prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. A valve frame can have a tapered profile when mounted on a delivery shaft, with an inflow end portion having a smaller diameter than an outflow end portion. The valve can comprise generally V-shaped leaflets, reducing material within the inflow end of the frame. An outer skirt can be secured to the outside of the inflow end portion of the frame, the outer skirt having longitudinal slack when the valve is expanded and lying flat against the frame when the valve is collapsed. A diagonally woven inner skirt can elongate axially with the frame. Side tabs of adjacent leaflets can extend through and be secured to window frame portions of the frame to form commissures. The window frame portions can be depressed radially inward relative to surrounding frame portions when the valve is crimped onto a delivery shaft.

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Номер записи: 52
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Proximally Self-Locking Long Bone Prosthesis

Номер: US20120123554A1
Автор: Matthew V. Fonte
Принадлежит: MX Orthopedics Corp

A femoral stem hip implant for insertion into a surgically created aperture in a femur includes a monolithic femoral stem made of shape memory material. The stem is configured to be inserted into the aperture, has a proximal portion and a longitudinal axis. The shape memory material within the proximal portion has a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the shape memory material within the proximal portion is in a compressed state by application of a plurality of compressive forces at a temperature below an austenitic finish temperature of the shape memory material so that the cross-section expands through shape memory effect via the formation of austenite in response to a temperature increase after insertion into the aperture thereby causing a locking-force to be exerted against an inner surface of the aperture, the locking force being sufficient to stabilize the implant in the aperture.

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Номер записи: 53
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Devices and methods for in situ fenestration of a stent-graft at the site of a branch vessel

Номер: US20120130478A1
Автор: Edward E. Shaw
Принадлежит: WL Gore and Associates Inc

The present disclosure includes a stent-graft comprising a first portion that is configured to engage a vessel wall, a second portion that is configured not to engage the vessel wall, and a perfusion window that is configured to permit blood flow. The stent-graft may further comprise a transition portion between the first portion and the second portion, and the perfusion window may be formed in the first portion, the second portion, and/or the transition portion. In a variety of embodiments, one of the first and the second portion may have a smaller diameter than the other. Similarly, in a variety of embodiments, the transition portion may be frustoconically shaped.

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Номер записи: 54
24-05-2012 дата публикации

Modular glenoid prosthesis

Номер: US20120130498A1
Автор: Jack F. Long
Принадлежит: DePuy Products Inc

A kit for making a glenoid prosthesis. The kit includes an articulating member having an articulation side and an opposing second side opposing the articulating member. The opposing second side includes a locking mechanism. The kit further includes a plurality of bases, and each of the plurality of bases having an articulating-member facing side and a glenoid attachment side. Each of the plurality of glenoid attachment sides include at least one glenoid attachment member extending outwardly and sized and shaped to extend into a patient's glenoid. The glenoid attachment member of one of the plurality of bases differs from the glenoid attachment member of at least one other of the plurality of bases. Each of the plurality of bases includes a locking mechanism sized and shaped to lock each of the plurality of bases to the articulating member.

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Номер записи: 55
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for co-processing components in a metal injection molding process, and components made via the same

Номер: US20120136400A1
Автор: Alexei Mourski, Benoit Julien, Mathieu Boisclair
Принадлежит: Maetta Sciences Inc

A method comprising molding a first component from a first feedstock comprising a first material powder and a first binder, molding a second component from a second feedstock comprising a second material powder and a second binder, placing the first component and the second component in physical communication with each other in order to form an assembled component, removing the first binder and the second binder from the assembled component and performing a sintering operation on the assembled component so as to bond the first component and the second component together.

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Номер записи: 56
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Two valve caval stent for functional replacement of incompetent tricuspid valve

Номер: US20120136430A1
Автор: Jan Peregrin, Jan Sochman
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

A two valve caval stent for functional replacement of an incompetent tricuspid valve. The device is designed for minimally invasive percutaneous transcatheter placement and includes two stents connected by a bridge sized to span the right atrium, and two valves anchored by the stents in the superior and inferior vena cavas. Each of the valves optionally has a conical shape divided by supporting struts into three cusps that simulate the action of a native tricuspid valve.

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Номер записи: 57
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Stent Graft System

Номер: US20120136431A1
Автор: Wei-Hui Chen
Принадлежит: Individual

The stent graft system in accordance with the present invention has a trunk, a left subclavian tube, a left common carotid tube and a brachiocephalic tube. The trunk is tubular and expandable and has a descending end, an ascending end, a left subclavian mount, a left common carotid mount and a brachiocephalic mount, for receiving the aforementioned branch tubes that are elastic and self-expandable for respectively connecting the left subclavian artery, the left common carotid artery and the brachiocephalic artery to the trunk. With the above-described structure, the present invention allows fast determination of a suitable trunk and branch tubes for a patient and allows a medical institute to prepare compatible branch tubes and trunks for a composite stent graft system instead of numerous stent grafts of various combinations of differently sized tubular bodies and branches, wherein the former requires significantly less warehousing cost than the latter.

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Номер записи: 58
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Intraoperative and post-operative adjustment of an annuloplasty ring

Номер: US20120136433A1
Автор: Alexander Marmureanu, Jason Tran, Jesus Flores, Le Le, Samuel Shaolian
Принадлежит: Micardia Corp

An intraoperative adjustment device is described. In some embodiments, the device includes an elongate body including a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end configured to penetrate an outer surface of an adjustable cardiac implant implanted in a patient's heart, and the proximal end and the distal end connected by at least one energy-transfer member. In some embodiments, the distal end includes at least one electrode coupled to the energy-transfer member and configured to deliver an activation energy to the adjustable cardiac implant. In some embodiments, the proximal end is configured to attach to an energy source that provides the activation energy. In some embodiments, the proximal end is configured to be located outside the patient's body while the distal end is coupled to the adjustable cardiac implant that is implanted in the patient's heart.

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Номер записи: 59
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Two-component artificial disc replacements

Номер: US20120136444A1
Автор: Bret A. Ferree
Принадлежит: Spinecore Inc

Artificial disc replacements (ADRs) and total disc replacements (TDRs) are based upon two, directly articulating components, resulting in a restricted-motion system that better approximates more normal spinal flexion, extension, and lateral bending. One component may have a concave articulating surface, and the other a convex articulating surface. The radius of curvature of the articulating surface may be smaller in the anterior-to-posterior direction of the ADR than the radius of curvature of the articulating surface in the left-to-right direction of the ADR. Both components are preferably made of a hard material and are highly polished to reduce friction.

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Номер записи: 60
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Prostheses for spine discs having fusion capability

Номер: US20120136447A1
Автор: Thomas B. Freeman, Wesley M. JOHNSON
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

The present invention provides both a device and a method. The device is a human made replacement for the soft discs in the spine. A fabric pouch encloses a central hydraulic element made up of small soft beads. Two pouches with beads are implanted into a prepared disc space to function as an intervertebral disc. The method is conversion of the device into a fusion element.

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Номер записи: 61
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Heart Valve Implant

Номер: US20120143320A1
Автор: Adrian Ebner, Kenneth Arden Eliasen, Steven J. Tallarida
Принадлежит: Cardiosolutions Inc

A method according to one embodiment may include providing a heart valve implant including an anchor capable of engaging coronary tissue, a shaft coupled to said anchor, and a valve body coupled to said shaft. The method may further include at least partially collapsing the heart valve implant and percutaneously inserting the heart valve implant into a heart. The percutaneously inserted implant may be secured within the heart and may then be expanded. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

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Номер записи: 62
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Three-dimensional annuloplasty ring

Номер: US20120143322A1
Автор: Patrick M. McCarthy, Richard S. Rhee, Stefan G. Schreck
Принадлежит: Edwards Lifesciences Corp

An annuloplasty ring having a three-dimensional discontinuous form generally arranged about an axis with two free ends that are axially offset. The ring is particularly suited for repair of the tricuspid valve, and more closely conforms to the annulus shape. The ring is more flexible in bending about radially extending axes than about the central axis. The ring may have an inner structural support covered by a pliable sleeve and/or a fabric tube. The structural support may have a varying cross-section, such as a C-shaped cross-section in a mid-section between two free ends and a rectangular cross-section at the free ends.

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Номер записи: 63
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Corneal inlay with nutrient transport structures

Номер: US20120143325A1
Автор: Bruce Christie, Corina Van De Pol, Edward W. Peterson
Принадлежит: Acufocus Inc

Corneal inlays and masks and methods of improving vision of a patient with corneal inlays and masks are provided. Masks with an aperture can improve the vision of a patient, such as by increasing the depth of focus of an eye of a patient. For example, a mask can have an annular portion with a relatively low visible light transmission surrounding a relatively high transmission central portion, such as a clear lens or aperture. This provides an annular mask with a small aperture for light to pass through to the retina to increase depth of focus. The mask may also include nutrient transport structures that provide nutrient flow through mask to prevent nutrient depletion. These nutrient transport structures can be configured to concentrate nutrient transmission near a center region of the mask to provide more nutrient flow near the center region.

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Номер записи: 64
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus for attaching radiopaque markers to a stent

Номер: US20120144663A1
Автор: Patrick P. Wu
Принадлежит: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc

A mandrel for supporting a stent and rollers for pressing a radiopaque marker into a stent are disclosed. The mandrel can have a forward portion for carrying the stent and a rear portion for urging the stent forward portion into a gap between the rollers. The mandrel may be pushed or pulled into the gap, which is sized to allow the rollers to press the marker into engagement with the stent. Prior to moving the mandrel into the gap, the marker may be placed on a surface of the stent or partially inside a recess in the stent. Several markers can be efficiently and uniformly pressed onto the stent by moving the mandrel into the gap in one continuous movement in an axial or lateral direction. Markers can also be pressed onto the stent by placing the stent in the gap and rotating the stent about its central axis.

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Номер записи: 65
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Implantable or insertable medical devices for controlled drug delivery

Номер: US20120150096A1
Автор: Cang Duy Dao, Danielle Conley, Hamid Davoudi, Jianmin Li, Kathleen M Miller, Raymond J. Lareau, Weenna Bucay-Couto
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

Implantable or insertable medical devices are provided, which comprises: (a) a biocompatible polymer; and (b) at least one therapeutic agent selected from an anti-inflammatory agent, an analgesic agent, an anesthetic agent, and an antispasmodic agent. The medical devices are adapted for implantation or insertion at a site associated with pain or discomfort upon implantation or insertion. In many embodiments, the therapeutic will be selected from at least one of (i) ketorolac and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (e.g., ketorolac tromethamine) and (ii) 4-diethylamino-2-butynylphenylcyclohexyl glycolate and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (e.g., oxybutynin chloride). Also provided are uses for the implantable or insertable medical devices, which uses comprise reducing pain or discomfort accompanying the implantation or insertion of such devices. Further uses may comprise reducing microbial buildup along the device. Methods for manufacturing implantable or insertable medical devices are also provided.

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Номер записи: 66
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Interfacial refraction accommodating lens (iral)

Номер: US20120150292A1
Автор: Beda Steinacher, Hans Flückiger, Khalid Mentak, Philipp Stücklin
Принадлежит: Beda Steinacher, Flueckiger Hans, Khalid Mentak, Stuecklin Philipp

This invention relates to intraocular lenses. More particularly, this invention relates to intraocular lenses that have the ability to alter the light refractive power in response to changes in the tension of the ciliary muscle or ciliary body of the eye or any other accommodative forces. Lenses of this invention are generally referred to as interfacial, i.e., lens properties being defined as the interface of two liquids having different refractive indices, refractive accommodating lenses (IRAL).

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Номер записи: 67
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Expandable Fusion Device and Method of Installation Thereof

Номер: US20120150304A1
Автор: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.

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Номер записи: 68
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Method for attaching radiopaque markers to a stent

Номер: US20120151744A1
Автор: Patrick P. Wu
Принадлежит: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc

A mandrel for supporting a stent and rollers for pressing a radiopaque marker into a stent are disclosed. The mandrel can have a forward portion for carrying the stent and a rear portion for urging the stent forward portion into a gap between the rollers. The mandrel may be pushed or pulled into the gap, which is sized to allow the rollers to press the marker into engagement with the stent. Prior to moving the mandrel into the gap, the marker may be placed on a surface of the stent or partially inside a recess in the stent. Several markers can be efficiently and uniformly pressed onto the stent by moving the mandrel into the gap in one continuous movement in an axial or lateral direction. Markers can also be pressed onto the stent by placing the stent in the gap and rotating the stent about its central axis.

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Номер записи: 69
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Woven Prosthesis and Method for Manufacturing the Same

Номер: US20120165918A1
Автор: George Du
Принадлежит: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC

A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, woven from warp and weft yarns. Velour warp yarns forming the prosthesis are selectively incorporated into a base layer of the prosthesis so as to provide a bulbous section without compromising the porosity of the prosthesis.

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Номер записи: 70
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Stent

Номер: US20120165920A1
Автор: Alison Julson, Doug Thesingh, Michael P. Meyer, Sandy PATRAS
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

An expandable medical framework for implantation in a mammalian body comprises a plurality of serpentine bands and connector columns. Each serpentine band comprises alternating straight band struts and turns. Each connector column comprises a plurality of connector struts and connects adjacent serpentine bands. The turns of a serpentine band comprise connected turns and unconnected turns, each connected turn having a connector strut extending therefrom. Each unconnected turn has no connector struts extending therefrom. The serpentine bands at the ends of the framework are each connected to an intermediate serpentine band via four or more connector struts which are equally spaced about the circumference of the expandable medical framework. Each two adjacent intermediate serpentine bands is connected one to the other via two connector struts which are equally spaced about the circumference of the expandable medical framework.

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Номер записи: 71
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Set comprising an intervertebral implant for immobilising a vertebra with respect to another and an instrument for installing this implant

Номер: US20120165943A1
Автор: Herve Chataigner, Paolo Mangione
Принадлежит: Medicrea International SA

This set comprises an intervertebral implant ( 2 ) for immobilising a vertebra ( 100 ) with respect to another and an instrument ( 3 ) for installing this implant; the implant ( 2 ) comprises a longitudinal end designed to be connected to the instrument ( 3 ), and the instrument ( 3 ) comprises a rod ( 26 ) having a free distal end ( 28 ), wherein the implant ( 2 ) is designed to be removably mounted. According to the invention: —said free distal end ( 28 ) of the instrument rod ( 26 ) is rounded; —the instrument ( 3 ) comprises releasable means ( 22 ) adapted, in a position, to retain the flexible strands ( 6 a, 6 b ) in strain on each side of said rod ( 26 ), according to equivalent strains, and, in another position, to fully free these strands ( 6 a, 6 b ); and—the means for mounting the implant ( 2 ) on said distal end ( 28 ) are constituted by the two flexible strands ( 6 a, 6 b ) held in strain by said releasable means ( 22 ), this retaining in strain allowing to achieve mounting of the implant ( 2 ) on this distal end ( 28 ), while retaining this distal end ( 28 ) engaged in a cavity ( 15 ) of the implant ( 2 ).

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Номер записи: 72
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Functional foot cover

Номер: US20120165958A1
Автор: Arinbjörn Viggo Clausen, Christophe Lecomte, Erla Sigridur Gestsdottir, Heidrun Gigja Ragnarsdottir, Hjordis Thorhallsdottir
Принадлежит: OSSUR HF

A cover for a foot prosthesis comprises an opening at a top end of the cover, which extends into a cavity formed within the cover, wherein the cavity is configured to receive a prosthesis therein. A wall surrounds the cavity and has the shape of a natural human foot. The wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The wall also has a top section, a bottom section and a rear section. The bottom section defines a sole area having a toe section, a heel section, and a metatarsal region, wherein the sole area is provided with varying levels of stiffness configured to induce a desired rollover from heel-to-toe in a lateral-to-medial direction.

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Номер записи: 73
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus for manufacturing objects having optimized response characteristics

Номер: US20120165967A1
Автор: James A. St. Ville
Принадлежит: Aztec IP Co LLC

A method for manufacturing an object having a potential {x} which is generated in response to a field {f} applied thereto is provided. The method includes the step of designing a geometric model of the object. A computerized mathematical model of the object is generated by discretizing the geometric model of the object into a plurality of finite elements and defining nodes at boundaries of the elements, wherein values of the field {f} and potential {x} are specified at the nodes. A material property matrix [k] is then calculated based on the relationship {f}=[k] {x}. Material property coefficients are then extracted from the material property matrix [k] for each finite element in the computerized mathematical model and the extracted material property coefficients are compared to material property coefficients for known materials to match the extracted material property coefficients to the material property coefficients for known materials. Manufacturing parameters corresponding to the matched material property coefficients are then determined. The object is then manufactured in accordance with the determined manufacturing parameters.

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Номер записи: 74
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Method of Accessing the Left Common Carotid Artery

Номер: US20120172918A1
Автор: Antony J. Fields, Daniel W. Fifer, Michael Lee, Randall T. Lashinski
Принадлежит: Claret Medical Inc

Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.

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Номер записи: 75
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Progenitor endothelial cell capturing with a drug eluting implantable medical device

Номер: US20120172970A1
Автор: Margaret Yoklavich, Robert John Cottone, Jr., Sherry Parker
Принадлежит: Orbus Medical Technologies Inc

A medical device for implantation into vessels or luminal structures within the body is provided, which stimulates positive blood vessel remodeling. The medical device, such as a stent and a synthetic graft, is provided with a coating with a pharmaceutical composition containing a controlled-release matrix and one or more pharmaceutical substances for direct delivery of drugs to surrounding tissues. The coating on the medical device further comprises one or more barrier layers, and a ligand such as a peptide, an antibody or a small molecule for capturing progenitor endothelial cells in the blood contacting surface of the device for restoring an endothelium at the site of injury. In particular, the drug-coated stents are for use, for example, in balloon angioplasty procedures for preventing or inhibiting restenosis.

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Номер записи: 76
12-07-2012 дата публикации

Angiography catheter

Номер: US20120179033A1
Автор: William M. Merhi
Принадлежит: Merhi William M

Embolic protection devices and methods for capturing embolic debris. An embolic protection device includes a pigtail catheter having a lumen for housing a guidewire. The distal portion of the catheter has one or more apertures in fluid communication with the lumen and one or more radiopaque markers on the distal-most section. The device includes a self-expanding filter coupled to a side of the catheter and a movable outer sheath surrounding the catheter. The outer sheath holds the filter in a collapsed configuration when surrounding the filter. The outer sheath is proximally retracted to deploy the filter. A method of capturing embolic debris includes inserting a guidewire into a body lumen, tracking the device over the guidewire, retracting the guidewire, positioning the device using the radiopaque marker, retracting the outer sheath and deploying the filter, performing a procedure, and advancing the outer sheath to recapture the filter.

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Номер записи: 77
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Anti-obesity devices

Номер: US20120184967A1
Автор: Andy H. Levine, David A. Melanson, John C. Meade
Принадлежит: GI Dynamics Inc

Method and apparatus for limiting absorption of food products in specific parts of the digestive system is presented. A gastrointestinal implant device is anchored in the pyloric portion of the gastrointestinal system and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor for anchoring the device in the pyloric portion and a flexible sleeve that extents into the duodenum. The anchor is collapsible for endoscopic delivery and removal.

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Номер записи: 78
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Biodegradable endoprostheses and methods for their fabrication

Номер: US20120187606A1
Автор: John Yan, Vinayak Bhat, Xiaoxia Zheng
Принадлежит: Elixir Medical Corp

Biodegradable endoprostheses are formed from amorphous polymers having desirable biodegradation characteristics. The strength of such amorphous polymers is enhanced by annealing to increase crystallinity without substantially increasing the biodegradation time.

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Номер записи: 79
26-07-2012 дата публикации

System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect

Номер: US20120191130A1
Автор: Brian Oeffinger, Douglas G. Evans, Gino Bradica, Jeffrey C. Kelly, Michael K. Carouge
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.

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Номер записи: 80
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Implantable and lumen-supporting stents and related methods of manufacture and use

Номер: US20120197384A1
Автор: Michael J. Lee, Riley King, Stuart Earl Kari
Принадлежит: Individual

An implantable medical stent system, including a radially expandable stent including a filamental structure in a pattern surrounding a bore to form a substantially tubular wall along a length relative to a longitudinal axis; wherein the filamental structure includes at least one actuate crown with a crown peak having a radius of curvature located along a reference axis, and first and second arcuate crown shoulders on first and second sides, respectively, of the reference axis; and wherein the filamental structure also includes at least one pair of adjacent first and second elongated struts extending from the first and second crown shoulders, respectively.

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Номер записи: 81
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Device and Method for Modifying the Shape of a Body Organ

Номер: US20120197389A1
Автор: Clifton A. Alferness, Cruz Beeson, David G. Reuter, John M. Adams, Leonard Kowalsky, Mark L. Mathis
Принадлежит: Cardiac Dimensions Inc

An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel.

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Номер записи: 82
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Adjustable annuloplasty ring with subcutaneous activation port

Номер: US20120197392A1
Автор: Brian C. Gray, Daniel C. Anderson, Jeffrey P. DuMontelle, Maurice Buchbinder, Ninh H. Dang, Paul A. Molloy, Ross Tsukashima, Samuel M. Shaolian
Принадлежит: Micardia Corp

Annuloplasty rings are employed to treat heart valve defects, such as regurgitation. Synching the heart tissue to the ring restores the valve opening to its approximate original size and operating efficiency. Adjustable annuloplasty rings allow for a proper degree of synching both during open heart surgery and over the patient's lifetime. A subcutaneous port may be coupled to an adjustable annuloplasty ring such that an external activation energy generator can be used to heat the adjustable annuloplasty ring and thereby adjust the size of the annuloplasty ring.

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Номер записи: 83
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Drug Delivery Systems and Use Thereof

Номер: US20120201859A1
Автор: Anthony P. Adamis, Evangelos S. Gragoudas, Joan W. Miller, Karen G. Carrasquillo
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides a microsphere formulation for the sustained delivery of an aptamer, for example, an anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor aptamer, to a preselected locus in a mammal, such as the eye. In addition, the invention provides methods for making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations to deliver an aptamer to a preselected locus in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides a method for delivering the aptamer to an eye for the treatment of an ocular disorder, for example, age-related macular degeneration.

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Номер записи: 84
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Intralumenally-implantable frames

Номер: US20120203327A1
Автор: Andrew K. Hoffa, Brian C. Case, Darin G. Schaeffer, Jacob A. Flagle, Michael L. Garrison
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

Implantable frames for use in body passages are provided herein. The implantable frames can include a plurality of hoop members joined by a plurality of longitudinal connecting members to form a tubular frame defining a cylindrical lumen. The plurality of longitudinal connecting members may include first and second longitudinal connecting members joining a first hoop member to a second hoop member such that the first and second longitudinal connecting members extend across an entire space separating the first and second hoop members.

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Номер записи: 85
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Device and method for temporary or permanent suspension of an implantable scaffolding containing an orifice for placement of a prosthetic or bio-prosthetic valve

Номер: US20120203336A1
Автор: Lon Sutherland ANNEST
Принадлежит: Individual

In a surgical method for improving cardiac function, an implantable scaffold Or valve support device is inserted inside a patient's heart and attached to the heart in a region adjacent to a natural mitral or other heart valve. The scaffold or valve support device defines an orifice and, after the attaching of the scaffold or valve support device to the heart, or temporary support while native valve leaflets and/or subvalvular structures are captured, a prosthetic or bio-prosthetic valve seated in the orifice, and the native valve may be retracted into the scaffold/replacement assembly to create a gasket for sealing the complex.

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Номер записи: 86
16-08-2012 дата публикации

System and method for delivering a stent to a bifurcated vessel

Номер: US20120209368A1
Автор: Lorcan James Coffey, Randolf Von Oepen, Richard Roy Newhauser, Thomas Michael Rieth, Travis Richard Yribarren
Принадлежит: ABBOTT LABORATORIES

A stent delivery catheter system for accurately positioning a stent in a bifurcated vessel is disclosed. The system includes a catheter having a terminal portion and distal tip that is placed in a main branch of the vessel proximate the bifurcation. A fixed guidewire is attached to distal tip. A port is defined in the terminal portion of the catheter. The port is aligned with an ostium of a side branch of the bifurcated vessel to allow the passage of a stent delivery device, such as a balloon catheter having a stent crimped thereon, into the side branch. Radiopaque bands are positioned on opposite ends of the port. A positioning balloon is included on a surface of the catheter opposite the port and is selectively inflatable to position the radiopaque bands adjacent the side branch ostium. The radiopaque bands are referenced to place the stent proximate the side branch ostium.

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Номер записи: 87
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Stentless Support Structure

Номер: US20120209370A1
Автор: Christopher M. Banick, Gary A. Thill, John Gainor, Robert Foster Wilson
Принадлежит: Individual

A stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ. The support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and, when elongated, becomes very long and very small in diameter, thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter. The support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super-elastic or shape memory material such as Nitinol. When released from the catheter, the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration. The support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase. This radial strength obviates the need for a support stent. The support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve.

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Номер записи: 88
16-08-2012 дата публикации

Adjustable annuloplasty ring and activation system

Номер: US20120209379A1
Автор: Jason Tran, Jesus Flores, Le Le, Samuel M. Shaolian
Принадлежит: Micardia Corp

An adjustable annuloplasty device is described. In some embodiments, the device includes a body member having a surface that conforms at least partially to a cardiac valve annulus. The body member comprises a shape-memory member that transforms from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to an applied energy. In some embodiments, the device further includes a first electrode assembly, coupled to the shape-memory member, that transfers energy to the shape-memory member, and a second electrode assembly, coupled to the shape-memory member, that transfers at least a portion of the energy away from the shape-memory member.

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Номер записи: 89
30-08-2012 дата публикации

Methods Of Drug Loading A Hollow Stent With A High Viscosity Formulation

Номер: US20120216905A1
Автор: Stephen D. Pacetti
Принадлежит: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc

A method of loading a composition into a structural element of a stent, where the structural element is defined by a lumen and at least one opening to access the lumen. The composition may include a therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the composition has characteristics such that at a temperature of 20° C. to 30° C. and a pressure of one atmosphere, the viscosity of the composition is about 10 cP or greater than 10 cP.

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Номер записи: 90
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Inflatable multi-chambered devices and methods of treatment using the same

Номер: US20120232575A1
Автор: Anthony Wirtel, III, Mark Borden
Принадлежит: Globus Medical Inc

Inflatable multi-chambered devices are provided for repairing or replacing spinal discs and distracting neighboring vertebral elements. Also included are cushioning devices that may be used in a joint replacement device cushioning system. Further included are kits and systems that include such devices, methods for making such devices, and methods of treating patients in need of such devices. Examples further include cosmetic augmentation and restoration devices.

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Номер записи: 91
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Implant with a visual indicator of a barrier layer

Номер: US20120232652A1
Автор: Juan Jose Chacon, Rolando Mora, Salvador Dada
Принадлежит: Individual

An implantable soft tissue prosthesis device comprising a silicone elastomer-shell filled with silicone gel or liquid, which among the layers that constitute its shell includes a barrier layer formed of a low permeability silicone, which impedes the bleeding or diffusion of the silicone gel from the inside of the implant to its surroundings through the shell. This barrier layer is given a coloration different to the other layers of the shell, making it visible in the finished product. The coloration of the barrier layer gives the fabricator of the implant as well as to medical personnel, the possibility to identify the presence of the barrier layer and its homogeneity, improving the safety of the device.

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Номер записи: 92
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Artificial intervertebral disc placement system

Номер: US20120232662A1
Автор: Malan De Villiers, Neville Jansen
Принадлежит: Spinalmotion Inc

An intervertebral disc placement system includes a multi part intervertebral disc, such as a mobile core disc, and an associated placement instrument. The placement instrument holds the disc securely with the disc endplates angled for ease of placement of the disc into an intervertebral disc space and quickly releases the implant within the disc space. The disc includes upper and lower plates having notches in inner surfaces for engagement of the placement instrument. The placement instrument has a rotatable key configured to fit into the first and second notches to grasp the disc from the interior and eliminate the need for an external grasping mechanism which could interfere with disc placement.

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Номер записи: 93
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Vision Modification with reflected image

Номер: US20120236257A1
Автор: Clarence T. Tegreene, Edward K.Y. Jung, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Roderick A. Hyde, W. Daniel Hillis
Принадлежит: Individual

Various embodiments of methods and systems for improving and enhancing vision are disclosed. Adjustable lenses or optical systems may be used to provide adaptive vision modification. In some embodiments, vision modification may be responsive to the current state of the user's visual system. Certain embodiments provide correction of the subject's near and far vision. Other embodiments provide enhancement of vision beyond the physiological ranges of focal length or magnification.

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Номер записи: 94
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Defferential dilation stent and method of use

Номер: US20120239137A1
Автор: Kumar G. Jambunathan, Richard R. Heuser
Принадлежит: PQ Bypass Inc

Embodiments herein provide differential dilation stents for use in percutaneous interventions, such as transluminal bypass procedures. In some embodiments, the stents may be used in the process of creating an arteriovenous (AV) fistula during a percutaneous bypass procedure, and such stents may have two or more specialized regions that are configured to adopt a predetermined diameter, shape, and/or tensile strength upon insertion in order to suit the needs of the vessel or procedure. The disclosed stents may be used for creating and/or maintaining an arterial/venous fistula for bypass of an occlusion in a cardiac artery using a cardiac vein, or the femoral artery, for example using the tibial or popliteal vein.

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Номер записи: 95
20-09-2012 дата публикации

Non-Axisymmetric Aortic Valve Devices

Номер: US20120239143A1
Автор: Al Beavan, J. Scott Rankin, William E. Cohn
Принадлежит: BioStable Science and Engr Inc

The present disclosure provides aortic valve prosthetic devices that are constructed in a non-axisymmetric shape, or are expandable to a non-axisymmetric shape for improved results in the repair of defective aortic valves. The devices can be surgically implanted, or they can be implanted percutaneously through an insertion catheter. The expandable devices can be self-expanding or expanded by an inflatable balloon to a non-axisymmetric cross-section geometry.

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Номер записи: 96
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Devices For Introduction Into A Body Via A Substantially Straight Conduit To Form A Predefined Curved Configuration, And Methods Employing Such Devices

Номер: US20120245570A1
Автор: Tzony Siegal
Принадлежит: NLT SPINE LTD

A device for introduction into a body in a straight configuration and assuming within the body a predefined curved configuration, includes an elongated element formed from a number of segments interconnected so as to form effective hinges therebetween. When the elongated element is confined to a straight state, the effective hinges transfer compressive forces from each segment to the next so that the elongated element can be pushed to advance it through a conduit. When the elongated element is not confined to a straight state, the effective hinges allow deflection of each segment relative to adjacent segments until abutment surfaces of the segments come into abutment, thereby defining a fully flexed state of the elongated element with a predefined curved configuration. The device can be produced with a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional curved forms, and has both medical and non-medical applications.

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Номер записи: 97
27-09-2012 дата публикации

Corneal implant for refractive correction

Номер: US20120245683A1
Автор: Bruce A. Christie, Thomas Silvestrini
Принадлежит: Acufocus Inc

A corneal implant adapted for implantation between layers of a cornea to focus an image on a retina of an eye includes an inlay, an outer perimeter, and a clear central region capable of refracting light to compensate for a refractive error of an eye. The inlay also has an annular opaque region comprising a plurality of holes or otherwise being adapted to transport nutrients. The annular opaque region extends from the outer circumference of the inlay to the clear central portion. The opaque region extends over a minority of the surface area of the implant. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the inlay are configured to abut adjacent layers of the cornea.

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Номер записи: 98
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Implants, tools, and methods for treatment of pelvic conditions

Номер: US20120253107A1
Автор: Justin M. Crank, Matthew S. Finlay, Paul J. Gindele, William J. Rissmann
Принадлежит: AMS Research LLC

Described are various embodiments of surgical procedures, systems, implants, devices, tools, and methods, useful for treating pelvic conditions in a male or female, the pelvic conditions including incontinence (various forms such as fecal incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence, mixed incontinence, etc.), vaginal prolapse (including various forms such as enterocele, cystocele, rectocele, apical or vault prolapse, uterine descent, etc.), and other conditions caused by muscle and ligament weakness, the devices and tools including devices and tools for anchoring an implant to supportive tissue and adjusting the implant.

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Номер записи: 99
04-10-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for the treatment of tissue

Номер: US20120253392A1
Автор: Bradley J. Wessman, Brian L. Dukart, Ishmael Bentley, Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Lawrence W. Wales, Matthew M. Burns, Rodney L. Houfburg
Принадлежит: Anulex Technologies Inc

This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.

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Номер записи: 100