http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgery-dtnewntc606.php USPTO Class 606 - Surgery en-us Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 1000 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 141 31 http://www.freshpatents.com/index.php?rss=true http://www.freshpatents.com/images/freshpatentsnav_rss.gif http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-method-for-positioning-and-orientation-of-medical-instruments-dt20080424ptan20080097413.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for positioning, orientation and insertion of a medical device. The apparatus comprising a first pentagonal mechanism which offers two degrees of freedom, and a second pentagonal mechanism which offers three degrees of freedom of motion. The two are aligned along a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Optical-ear-infection-treatment-device-and-method-dt20080424ptan20080097414.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Optical ear infection treatment device and methods are described where an LED and optical light pipe are used to deliver the light from the LED to the middle ear of a patient to reduce bacterial growth and/or eliminate bacteria. Typically, the device is placed in the ear and then activated... http://www.freshpatents.com/Thermocouple-mesh-system-for-a-medical-device-dt20080424ptan20080097421.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention includes a medical device providing for the measurement and/or monitoring of the thermal conditions and/or environment existing across a substantial portion of a thermal element disposed on the medical device and the corresponding tissue region being treated by the device. The medical device of the present invention... http://www.freshpatents.com/Electrode-markers-and-methods-of-use-dt20080424ptan20080097424.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An energy delivery device for treating tissue regions in a body conduit, such as a lung airway, may utilize one or more markers, rings, bands, or other visual indicators along an outer surface of the device body. The one or more visual indicators facilitate guidance of the device to effectively... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-for-dynamically-adjusting-operation-of-a-surgical-handpiece-dt20080424ptan20080097428.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Method and system for adjusting the amount of energy delivered to a handpiece of a surgical system based on feedback. A table is generated that correlates differences between voltages and rates of change of a voltage of the output of a charging element of the surgical system. Charge values of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Anterior-cruciate-ligament-tether-dt20080424ptan20080097430.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A device and method to provide a surgically inserted internal tether between the femur and tibia is provided which will prevent distraction of the healing anterior cruciate ligament in all degrees of flexion and extension, at all times. The anterior cruciate ligament tether preserves the four-bar cruciate linkage, critical for... http://www.freshpatents.com/Dynamic-stabilization-system-dt20080424ptan20080097434.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention relates to a dynamic stabilization system (DSS) having at least one rod having a ring formed therein (“the spring”) and a pair of pedicle screws adapted for fixation to separate vertebrae.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Flexible-bone-fixation-device-dt20080424ptan20080097432.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A bone fixation device comprises a beam including plurality of stacked flexible members. At least one locking member is provided in engagement with the plurality of stacked flexible members. The at least one locking member is configured to retain the plurality of stacked flexible members together in either a locked... http://www.freshpatents.com/Flexible-spinal-stabilization-dt20080424ptan20080097431.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The invention regards spinal stabilization. It may include a spinal support system having spinal anchors and a bridge coupled to the anchors wherein the bridge has a length with a more flexible section and a less-flexible section. The less flexible section may be at an end of the bridge and... http://www.freshpatents.com/Instruments-and-methods-for-spinal-implant-revision-dt20080424ptan20080097435.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Instruments and methods are provided for re-positioning and extracting spinal implants in a space between vertebrae. The instruments can include rotater instruments, hook instruments, and extractor instruments engageable to the implant.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-for-correcting-spinal-deformities-dt20080424ptan20080097433.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present application is directed to devices and methods for correcting a spinal deformity. A spacer is positioned between processes that extend outward from a pair of vertebral members. A force applicator is operatively connected to apply a force to the vertebral members. The spacer then acts as a fulcrum... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-and-methods-for-posterior-dynamic-stabilization-of-the-spine-dt20080424ptan20080097441.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems and devices for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The systems include a superior component for attachment to a superior vertebra of a spinal motion segment and an inferior component for attachment to an inferior vertebral of a spinal motion segment. The interconnection between the two components enables the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-method-for-body-tissue-fixation-dt20080424ptan20080097444.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A body tissue fixation apparatus includes a plate having oppositely disposed outer and tissue-contacting surfaces, and at least one fixation hole extending between the outer and tissue-contacting surfaces along a longitudinal axis. The fixation hole is defined in part by an inner hole surface having at least one serration. The... http://www.freshpatents.com/Bone-fixation-system-dt20080424ptan20080097445.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A bone fixation system includes a plurality of bone plate elements, each of which includes a plurality of connecting members. At least one of the bone plate elements includes at least one of a first type of the connecting members, and at least one other of the bone plate elements... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-device-for-improving-the-function-of-taper-locks-used-for-spinal-stabilization-dt20080424ptan20080097442.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A locking system for use in spinal implantation has a plate member with a screw-receiving hole and a bone screw with a shank threaded at one end and having a head at the other end. The screw has a primary locking feature for engaging a screw-receiving hole in which it... http://www.freshpatents.com/Plating-systems-for-bone-fixation-dt20080424ptan20080097443.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention provides systems and methods for bone fixation, and in particular, systems and methods for fusion of human cervical spine from the anterior aspect. To that end, some of the embodiments of the invention are directed to plate systems for aligning and maintaining adjacent cervical vertebrae in a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Orthopedic-plate-system-dt20080424ptan20080097447.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An orthopedic medical apparatus and methods are disclosed, among which are a cylindrical orthopedic plate and clamps and fixation members for attaching the plate to tissue such as bone tissue. In one embodiment, the plate includes sides and ends that are cylindrical, and the clamps are adapted to fit thereto.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Rotatable-bone-plate-dt20080424ptan20080097448.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention relates generally to a bone plate for stabilizing bony structures. More particularly, the invention is directed to bone plates having an elongate body to which an integrated rod is formed. Integrated rod portion may be captured by a bone anchor with a receiving member. The bone plate... http://www.freshpatents.com/Patella-clamp-dt20080424ptan20080097450.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A patella clamp is provided for clamping a patella. The patella clamp includes a first clamp member engageable with the patella and a second clamp member mountable in opposing relative moving relationship to the first clamp member. The patella clamp may be used to perform a variety of procedures on... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgical-tool-assembly-for-total-knee-arthroplasty-dt20080424ptan20080097451.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A surgical tool assembly for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) including a femoral intra-medullary (IM) rod, a femoral intra-medullary (IM) alignment guide, a distal femoral alignment guide, and a distal femoral cutting guide. After the femoral IM alignment guide is selected to fit the valgus angle and utilized with the femoral... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-for-forming-a-tunnel-in-a-bone-dt20080424ptan20080097453.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A method for forming a tunnel in a bone. The method includes forming a first tunnel in the bone, the tunnel having a longitudinal axis, inserting a first drill guide into the first tunnel, supporting a first tunnel-forming device along an axis defining a first offset relative the longitudinal axis... http://www.freshpatents.com/Force-dissipating-impactor-device-dt20080424ptan20080097455.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A force dissipating impactor device is comprises a bar member including a hollow shaft, a first end, and a second end. The first end of the impactor device provides an impaction surface and the opposite second end of the impactor device provides an implant engagement surface. The implant engagement surface... http://www.freshpatents.com/Instruments-and-methods-for-spinal-implant-revision-dt20080424ptan20080097454.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Instruments and methods are provided for re-positioning and extracting spinal implants in a space between vertebrae. The instruments can include rotater instruments, hook instruments, and extractor instruments engageable to the implant.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Endoprobe-dt20080424ptan20080097415.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An endoprobe for ophthalmic microsurgery for intraocular treatment of the eye and that affords a surgeon good visibility regardless of the distance from the treatment site in the eye. The endoprobe includes a stainless steel cannula enclosing one or more optical fibers and a laser fiber. A distal end of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-for-treating-eye-conditions-dt20080424ptan20080097416.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-for-treating-eye-conditions-dt20080424ptan20080097417.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as... http://www.freshpatents.com/Methods-for-treating-eye-conditions-dt20080424ptan20080097418.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Architectures and techniques for treating conditions of the eye, such as presbyopia, utilize sources of treatment energy, such as electromagnetic energy emitting devices, to implement non-corneal manipulations. According to these devices and methods, the sources of treatment energy are activated to direct energy onto parts of the eye, such as... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-method-for-flexible-architecture-for-dematologic-treatments-utilizing-multiple-light-sources-dt20080424ptan20080097419.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A system and method for providing light treatments to a patients skin, which could include both dermal and epidermal regions. The system and method utilize multiple hand pieces where each hand piece can deliver light from a different light source. The system and method provide for control over the different... http://www.freshpatents.com/Eye-surgical-instrument-dt20080424ptan20080097420.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An eye surgical instrument, comprising at least one optical fiber for lighting of the interior of the eye, which at least one optical fiber, at a free end thereof, is provided with a light exit and with a stop situated at a distance from the free ends which stop defines... http://www.freshpatents.com/Graphical-user-interface-for-association-with-an-electrode-structure-deployed-in-contact-with-a-tissue-region-dt20080424ptan20080097422.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems and methods deploy an electrode structure in contact with the tissue region. The electrode structure carries a sensor at a known location on the electrode structure to monitor an operating condition. The systems and methods provide an interface, which generate an idealized image of the electrode structure and an... http://www.freshpatents.com/Epilating-apparatus-dt20080424ptan20080097423.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 In accordance with the present invention the means (16, 20) for reducing pain apply at least two of the following stimuli: heat, cold, vibration. The present invention relates to an epilating apparatus (10) comprising means (12) for extracting hairs from skin and means (16, 20) for reducing pain.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Devices-and-methods-for-treatment-of-luminal-tissue-dt20080424ptan20080097427.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The support may comprise a non-distensible electrode backing that is... http://www.freshpatents.com/Electrosurgical-ablation-apparatus-and-method-dt20080424ptan20080097425.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention relates to the field of electrosurgery, and more particularly to a system that produces a focused plasma for tissue ablation. The system includes a probe and a remote source of a conductive liquid media for providing a flow through the probe that functions as an electrode. A... http://www.freshpatents.com/Percutaneous-catheter-and-guidewire-for-filtering-during-ablation-of-myocardial-or-vascular-tissue-dt20080424ptan20080097426.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An ablation catheter system for capturing and removing necrotic tissue and thrombi generated during an ablative procedure is disclosed. The catheter typically includes an elongate member, a filtration assembly disposed within the distal region, and an ablation instrument at the distal end. Alternatively, the ablation instrument is carried on the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Fluid-assisted-medical-devices-systems-and-methods-dt20080424ptan20080097429.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A medical device is provided which comprises a catheter tube having a distal end and a lumen, and configured to assist in applying tamponage to a bleeding source in a gastrointestinal tract when flexed. A catheter tip having a catheter tip outer surface is assembled with the tube adjacent the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Facet-arthroplasty-devices-and-methods-dt20080424ptan20080097437.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Facet-arthroplasty-devices-and-methods-dt20080424ptan20080097438.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Facet-arthroplasty-devices-and-methods-dt20080424ptan20080097439.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-apparatus-for-spinal-fixation-dt20080424ptan20080097436.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Fusion of cervical spinal vertebrae with one or more fixation devices can be accomplished with the described tools and methods. For example, a guidewire introducer can include a tubular introducer cannula and a handle. The handle can be angularly offset from the introducer cannula such that positioning of the introducer... http://www.freshpatents.com/Prostheses-systems-and-methods-for-replacement-of-natural-facet-joints-with-artificial-facet-joint-surfaces-dt20080424ptan20080097440.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The prostheses provide an artificial facet joint structure including an artificial articular configuration unlike the preexisting articular configuration. The radii and material stress values of the prostheses are configured to sustain contact stress. The cephalad prosthesis provides... http://www.freshpatents.com/Prostheses-systems-and-methods-for-replacement-of-natural-facet-joints-with-artificial-facet-joint-surfaces-dt20080424ptan20080097446.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The prostheses provide an artificial facet joint structure including an artificial articular configuration unlike the preexisting articular configuration. The radii and material stress values of the prostheses are configured to sustain contact stress. The cephalad prosthesis provides... http://www.freshpatents.com/Annulus-repair-systems-instruments-and-techniques-dt20080424ptan20080097449.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems and methods for repairing annulus defects include at least one blocking member positionable in or adjacent to the annulus defect, and at least one anchor for securing the blocking member to adjacent tissue recessed into the adjacent vertebrae. The blocking member extends at least partially across the annulus defect... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-apparatus-for-spinal-distraction-dt20080424ptan20080097452.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Disclosed are surgical tools, tool sets and methods for percutaneously accessing and preparing treatment sites within the spine for subsequent treatment procedures. The treatment site may be an inter-vertebral motion segments in the lumbar and sacral regions of the spine. The tool set may comprise introducer tools and bone dilators... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-for-measuring-the-internal-rotation-of-a-hip-joint-dt20080424ptan20080097456.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 d) Measuring the angle α between the sagittal plane (20) and the longitudinal axis of the lower thigh (4). c) Moving the corresponding lower thigh (4) across the sagittal plane (20) by using a force K of a constant value Z acting on the lower thigh (4),... http://www.freshpatents.com/Pedicle-screw-systems-and-methods-of-assembling-installing-the-same-dt20080424ptan20080097457.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The pedicle screw system may be used for fixation of spinal segments and may be advantageous when minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques are employed. The pedicle screw system includes a tulip assembly comprising of a tulip body, a inner member, and an expansion member. Installation of the pedicle screw system... http://www.freshpatents.com/Drive-tool-for-orthopedic-screws-dt20080424ptan20080097458.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A drive tool for accepting and rotationally locking the head portion of an orthopedic screw, such as a dental implant, to impart driving torque to the screw. In one exemplary embodiment, the drive tool includes an elongate body having an opening at its proximal end which is sized to receive... http://www.freshpatents.com/Intraocular-lens-delivery-system-with-temperature-control-dt20080424ptan20080097460.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An intraocular lens delivery system has an injector body, a plunger, a nozzle portion, and a heater. The plunger is slidably movable within the injector body. The nozzle portion is located on a distal end of the injector body and has a hollow interior adapted for receiving the intraocular lens.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-of-delivering-temperature-controlled-intraocular-lens-dt20080424ptan20080097461.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A method of delivering an intraocular lens into an eye is disclosed. The intraocular lens is heated. The intraocular lens is maintained within a desired temperature range. The intraocular lens is injected into the eye when the intraocular lens is within the desired temperature range.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-for-the-insertion-of-deformable-intra-ocular-lenses-dt20080424ptan20080097459.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The invention relates to a device for inserting deformable intraocular lenses. Said device comprises a housing (1) for receiving an intraocular lens in an elastically deformed state, a cannula (3), and an advancing mechanism (4-10) for transporting the intraocular lens through the cannula (3) into an eye. The injector is... http://www.freshpatents.com/Auxiliary-balloon-catheter-dt20080424ptan20080097464.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A balloon catheter may comprise a primary inflation balloon and a Secondary inflation balloon located to one side of the primary inflation balloon. The secondary balloon comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion located closer to the primary balloon. The second portion has a greater size... http://www.freshpatents.com/Devices-for-handling-catheter-assembly-dt20080424ptan20080097463.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A gripping device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing enhanced gripping power for the operator of the catheter assembly. The gripping device is situated at the proximal portion of the catheter assembly and the proximal terminus of an external catheter sheath is attached near or to the body of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Guidewire-manipulation-device-dt20080424ptan20080097465.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 One preferred embodiment includes a guidewire manipulation device for manipulating a guidewire during a procedure. Preferably, the guidewire manipulation device includes a powered motor that drives a tandem roller assembly. The guidewire is passed through a hole positioned lengthwise through the device where the roller assembly engages the guidewire's outer... http://www.freshpatents.com/Implantable-medical-device-detachment-system-and-methods-of-using-the-same-dt20080424ptan20080097462.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An implantable medical device detachment system is provided with a carrier member having a compressible portion at a distal end thereof. The compressible portion is moved to a compressed condition to allow an engagement member of the system to releasably engage an implantable device, such as an embolic coil. The... http://www.freshpatents.com/Bariatric-sleeve-delivery-devices-dt20080424ptan20080097466.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 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 stomach and extends beyond the ligament of Treitz. All food exiting the stomach is funneled through the device. The gastrointestinal device includes an anchor... http://www.freshpatents.com/Episiotomy-aid-device-dt20080424ptan20080097472.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A device disclosed is a device for protecting soft tissues and for assisting in the performance of surgical procedure involving incision of tissues. The incision having a longitude section and two ends, and the device comprises a flexible sheet configured to be placed on the tissue, wherein the sheet outlines... http://www.freshpatents.com/Intrauterine-access-and-procedure-system-with-laterally-deflectable-sheath-dt20080424ptan20080097469.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. An intrauterine access and procedure system includes a laterally deflectable sheath. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic.... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-methods-for-preventing-intravasation-during-intrauterine-procedures-dt20080424ptan20080097467.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. Patient benefit is achieved through improved outcomes, reduced pain, especially peri-procedural pain, and reduced recovery times. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-for-performing-gynecological-procedures-with-closed-visualization-lumen-dt20080424ptan20080097468.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. An access sheath is provided with at least one lumen, and a lens attached thereto. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-for-performing-gynecological-procedures-with-mechanical-distension-dt20080424ptan20080097470.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. The system and devices provide simplified use and reduced risk of adverse events. Patient benefit is achieved through improved outcomes, reduced pain, especially peri-procedural pain, and reduced recovery times. The various embodiments enable procedures to be... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-for-performing-gynecological-procedures-with-simultaneous-tissue-cutting-and-removal-dt20080424ptan20080097471.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems, methods, apparatus and devices for performing improved gynecologic and urologic procedures are disclosed. The system is configured to permit simultaneous tissue cutting and removal from a target site. The various embodiments enable procedures to be performed outside the hospital setting, such as in a doctor's office or clinic.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Treatment-for-post-partum-hemorrhage-dt20080424ptan20080097473.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The invention is directed to instruments and procedures using such instruments for temporarily reducing or terminating blood flow through a female patient's uterine artery to treat post partum hemorrhage (PPH). The uterine artery is occluded by a clamping device which includes a pair of pivotally connected clamping members, with each... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-of-perforating-a-biological-membrane-dt20080424ptan20080097474.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Perforating a biological membrane by (i) obtaining a medical device having a longitudinally elongated shaft and a blunt tipped contact face disposed at the longitudinal distal end of the shaft, and (ii) concurrently pressing the contact face against a biological membrane and rotating the shaft about the longitudinal axis so... http://www.freshpatents.com/Medical-device-position-guidance-system-with-wireless-connectivity-between-a-noninvasive-device-and-an-invasive-device-dt20080424ptan20080097475.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A medical device position guidance system having a noninvasive medical device communicable with an invasive medical device. The system provides outputs useful to assess the position of an invasive medical device in an animal, such as a human. A magnetic field is used to gather information about the position of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Marking-catheter-for-placement-using-frameless-stereotaxy-and-use-thereof-dt20080424ptan20080097477.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A marking catheter made out of a flexible material and having a closed distal end and an open proximal end is provided. The marking catheter is sized and shaped to fit over the probe of a frameless stereotaxy system. One or more marking catheters may be positioned using the frameless... http://www.freshpatents.com/Precision-control-systems-for-tissue-visualization-and-manipulation-assemblies-dt20080424ptan20080097476.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Precision control systems for tissue visualization and manipulation assemblies are described herein where such devices may utilise a variety of apparatus and methods for facilitating advancement, articulation, control, navigation, etc. of systems which may be used to visual and/or treat tissue regions. Additionally, methods and devices for enhancing navigation of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Ligating-band-dispenser-with-a-sliding-deployment-system-dt20080424ptan20080097478.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A ligating band dispenser for attachment to an endoscope having sliding elements that are positioned on the outer surface of a support structure of the ligating band dispenser. The sliding elements may be slidably engaged to the support structure. For example, the sliding elements may slide along a groove on... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-and-method-for-vascular-closure-dt20080424ptan20080097479.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A vascular closure delivery system for closing a tissue wall opening is provided. In one embodiment, the vascular closure delivery system comprises a suturing apparatus and suture delivery unit and a suture knot system. The suturing apparatus and suture delivery unit comprises at least one tube, at least one leg,... http://www.freshpatents.com/Internal-suturing-device-leg-suspension-system-and-method-of-use-dt20080424ptan20080097480.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A suture delivery device for insertion into an internal tissue wall opening and delivery of a suturing apparatus to the internal tissue wall is provided. In one embodiment, the suture delivery device comprises at least one carrier tube, at least one leg, and a tensioning device. The at least one... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-device-for-automated-needle-deployment-dt20080424ptan20080097481.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An automated needle deployment device is provided. In one embodiment, the automated needle deployment device comprises a pusher, a needle, a tube, and an actuator. The pusher has a needle engaging end. The needle has a sharp end and an opposite end. A suture is associated with the needle. The... http://www.freshpatents.com/Suture-device-having-selective-needle-actuation-and-related-method-dt20080424ptan20080097482.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Suturing instruments and methods for placing mattress stitches in soft tissue allowing the practitioner to selectively control placement of each stitch of the mattress stitch and/or place the stitch deeper into tissue by pulling tissue farther into the device are described herein.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Knot-pusher-device-dt20080424ptan20080097484.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A knot pusher device for deploying a plurality of pretied knots to a surgical site is provided. In one embodiment, the knot pusher device comprises a shaft, an inner tubular member, and an inner rod, each having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner tubular member is provided... http://www.freshpatents.com/Suture-management-dt20080424ptan20080097483.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for tensioning suture. The methods and devices are particularly useful in surgical suturing applications in which it is desirable to maintain tension on suture being delivered, yet to allow the tension to be released as desired without retracting the suture. Thus, when tension... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-for-wound-suturing-and-hemostasis-in-the-thoracic-and-the-abdominal-wall-mainly-in-endoscopic-operations-dt20080424ptan20080097485.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The aim of the device is to achieve direct and supervised complete closure of the Port Site wound. The following advantages will be procured simultaneously: 1. Preservation of the initial shape of the wound channel. 2. Preservation of the stable layer structure of the Port Site wound during the suturing.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-and-apparatus-for-adjusting-a-gastrointestinal-restriction-device-dt20080424ptan20080097487.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A gastrointestinal implant system includes an adjustable restriction device having a contact surface configured for at least partially engaging a surface of a gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. The implant system further includes an implantable interface including a first driving element, the first driving element being moveable and operatively coupled... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-for-installing-stasis-reducing-means-in-body-tissue-dt20080424ptan20080097488.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Devices for insertion into an atrial appendage of stasis reducing components such as mesh members, chemical bonding agents or expandable anchors are disclosed.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Fixation-devices-systems-and-methods-for-engaging-tissue-dt20080424ptan20080097489.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The invention provides devices, systems and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The devices, systems and methods of the invention will find use in a variety of therapeutic procedures, including endovascular, minimally-invasive, and open surgical procedures, and can be used in various anatomical regions, including the abdomen,... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-for-marking-and-connecting-tissue-dt20080424ptan20080097490.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A surgical marker/connector can be provided in the form of a ring made of a fluoroscopic material, including a shape memory alloy such as NITINOL. The ring preferably includes a plurality of small suture attachments in the form of loops that are disposed on the periphery of the ring and... http://www.freshpatents.com/Systems-and-methods-for-direct-restoration-of-foraminal-volume-dt20080424ptan20080097486.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Systems and methods for directly restoring the volume of one or more intervertebral foramen (IVF) within a spine.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Tissue-to-tissue-anchoring-device-and-method-of-using-the-same-dt20080424ptan20080097491.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The invention describes a device and method for anchoring two or more body tissue layers to one another. The device in one form may be a hollow, collapsible, microthin polymeric shaft affixed to a noncollapsible tip at a distal end of die polymeric shaft. A preformed balloonable distention formed in... http://www.freshpatents.com/Vasuclar-graft-flange-forming-apparatus-and-method-dt20080424ptan20080097492.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A hand tool and method of use for forming a flange on the end of a vascular graft is disclosed that includes a housing having a handle portion fixed to a trigger portion. A trigger is pivotally fixed within the housing at a lower side of the trigger portion, and... http://www.freshpatents.com/Anastomosis-device-having-improved-safety-features-dt20080424ptan20080097493.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An anastomosis device providing increased functionality, reliability and safety through the use of designs addressing potential puncture of an inflation balloon being used to hold and approximate tissue. The anastomosis device can include bladder retention structures configured to engage and retain tissue without pointed or sharpened surfaces that can rupture... http://www.freshpatents.com/Fluid-port-for-an-adjustable-gastric-banding-system-dt20080424ptan20080097494.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An improved fluid port for use in an adjustable gastric banding system that can be laparoscopically-implanted around the upper stomach of an obese patient as part of a procedure to help in weight reduction. The improved fluid port is coupled to a conventional constriction collar of the banding system by... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-and-method-for-securing-an-implantable-interface-to-a-mammal-dt20080424ptan20080097496.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A system for securing an implantable apparatus to a mammal includes a mount including a base portion having a plurality of holes dimensioned to receive rotationally-driven fasteners, each fastener comprising a helical portion having a tip configured for tissue penetration, the mount configured to secure the implantable apparatus relative to... http://www.freshpatents.com/Pulmonary-artery-banding-device-dt20080424ptan20080097497.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Pulmonary artery banding device (1) includes an inflating banding ring (2), to be installed around the patient's pulmonary artery (PA), an extending tube (3), and an insufflating button (4), the extending tube (3) connecting insufflating button (4) to the banding inflating ring, the banding ring being configured as a C-shape... http://www.freshpatents.com/Thin-film-metallic-device-for-plugging-aneurysms-or-vessels-dt20080424ptan20080097495.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Thin film metallic devices implantable within a human subject for occlusion of an aneurysm or blood vessel are provided. The devices are movable from a porous, elongated, collapsed configuration for delivery to a deployed configuration within the body. The pores telescope as the device moves to its deployed configuration, which... http://www.freshpatents.com/Intravascular-obstruction-removing-tool-dt20080424ptan20080097498.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A removing tool 1 having a tubular member 2 and guide wire 3 inserted into a vessel. The tubular member 2 has a removing portion 5 for removing an intravascular obstruction by contacting to the intravascular obstruction. The outer circumferential plane of the removing portion 5 has a spirally projecting... http://www.freshpatents.com/System-for-opening-a-lumen-in-an-occluded-blood-vessel-dt20080424ptan20080097500.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A system for opening a lumen in an occluded blood vessel, e.g., a coronary bypass graft, of a living being. The method entails using an instrument to deploy the stent at occlusive material within the blood vessel to open the lumen, whereupon some debris may be produced. Operating a debris... http://www.freshpatents.com/Thrombectomy-and-soft-debris-removal-device-dt20080424ptan20080097499.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A device suitable for removing material from a living being is provided, featuring at least an aspiration pump, powered by a motor. The aspiration pump and any optional infusate pump preferably feature a helical pumping mechanism, and operate at a high rate of rotation, thereby ensuring adequate pumping performance and... http://www.freshpatents.com/Ultrasonic-probe-deflection-sensor-dt20080424ptan20080097501.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An ultrasonic surgical instrument having a deflection detection circuit is disclosed. The instrument includes an ultrasonic probe configured to conduct electricity and positioned a predetermined distance from one or more tubes. The ultrasonic probe is adapted to be operatively connected to an ultrasonic generator for vibration. The instrument also includes... http://www.freshpatents.com/Channel-current-cheminformatics-and-bioengineering-methods-for-immunological-screening-single-molecule-analysis-and-single-molecular-interaction-analysis-dt20080424ptan20080097502.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A skin incision device has a casing having a bottom surface with a slot formed therein, a cover positioned on the casing and slidable in a direction toward the bottom surface, a blade positioned in the casing adjacent the slot, an actuator cooperatively positioned between the cover and an interior... http://www.freshpatents.com/Damping-system-for-a-lancet-using-compressed-air-dt20080424ptan20080097503.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A lancing device comprises a cylinder, a plunger, a piston, a spring and an actuator. The cylinder includes a valve that is adapted to allow air to flow into the cylinder. The cylinder further forms an aperture. The plunger housing is adapted to seat a lancet therein. The piston is... http://www.freshpatents.com/Trocar-obturator-with-cutting-edges-dt20080424ptan20080097504.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A trocar obturator includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The trocar obturator also includes a tip positioned at the distal end of the shaft, the tip including a distally extending blade structure adapted to reduce penetration forces required during insertion of the trocar obturator. The... http://www.freshpatents.com/Consecutive-acupunture-device-dt20080424ptan20080097505.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A consecutive acupuncture device for consecutively inserting needles into afflicted sites of the body. The device comprises a cartridge charged with and storing one or more needles, a first magnet positioned at a side of the cartridge to pull a needle stored in the cartridge by magnetic force and automatically... http://www.freshpatents.com/Balloon-dissector-with-cannula-dt20080424ptan20080097506.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 There are disclosed various embodiments of a balloon dissector and balloon tip cannula assembly which are provided to facilitate forming an anatomical space within the body, such as, for example, an anatomical space in the abdominal cavity or extraperitoneal space for facilitating hernia repair surgeries. The balloon dissector and balloon... http://www.freshpatents.com/Extraluminal-balloon-dissection-dt20080424ptan20080097507.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, the trachea, the esophagus, or even a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Expandable-vascular-occlusion-device-dt20080424ptan20080097508.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A vascular occlusion device that includes an inner embolic member at least partially covered by an expandable generally tubular mesh. The expandable tubular mesh typically comprises a unitary wall with apertures through the wall to assist in the expansion of the generally tubular mesh.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Biodegradable-closure-device-dt20080424ptan20080097509.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A biodegradable balloon adapted to exert pressure on a hole formed in a lumen in the body when placed adjacent to the hole, inside the body, and expanded, and adapted to remain in place thereafter and to be absorbed by the body.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Device-and-method-for-distraction-of-the-spinal-disc-space-dt20080424ptan20080097511.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An extractable device is used to insert a medicinal filling into a spinal disc. The device comprises a filling member and a flowable medicine. The filling member is made of a flexible and permeable wall and is provided with a holding portion and an injection port via which the flowable... http://www.freshpatents.com/Method-for-inducing-weight-loss-with-a-patient-dt20080424ptan20080097510.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A method for inducing weight loss with a patient, using the step of providing an implant for placement within the stomach wherein the implant is a member having an undeployed shape for delivery to the stomach and a deployed shape for implantation therein. The method also involves the step of... http://www.freshpatents.com/Complex-medical-balloons-dt20080424ptan20080097512.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A complex medical balloon (12) has at least two sections (14, 16), each of which has a different compliance curve. A compliance curve measures expansion size at various pressures. Accordingly, at a given pressure, one balloon section of a complex balloon will experience greater expansion than another section.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Intragastric-balloon-dt20080424ptan20080097513.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 An intragastric balloon that is left in an inflated state inside a stomach includes: a balloon main body that is capable of being inflated to a predetermined size; and at least one or more internal passages that are formed in the balloon main body so as to penetrate the balloon... http://www.freshpatents.com/Devices-systems-and-methods-for-treating-disorders-of-the-ear-nose-and-throat-dt20080424ptan20080097514.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various... http://www.freshpatents.com/Devices-systems-and-methods-for-treating-disorders-of-the-ear-nose-and-throat-dt20080424ptan20080097515.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various... http://www.freshpatents.com/Devices-systems-and-methods-for-treating-disorders-of-the-ear-nose-and-throat-dt20080424ptan20080097516.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Sinusitis, mucocysts, tumors, infections, hearing disorders, choanal atresia, fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses, Eustachian tubes, Lachrymal ducts and other ear, nose, throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches and, in many cases, flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts. Various... http://www.freshpatents.com/External-nasal-dilator-and-methods-of-manufacture-dt20080424ptan20080097517.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention relates to external devices for dilating nasal passageways and to the manufacture thereof. More specifically, the external nasal dilator of the present invention usually comprises a resilient sheet, an adhesive layer, and an adhesive-protecting sheet. In some embodiments of the external nasal dilator, the resilient sheet defines... http://www.freshpatents.com/Vein-filter-dt20080424ptan20080097518.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A vessel filter comprising a first region and a second region wherein the filter is movable between a collapsed position for delivery to the vessel and an expanded position for placement within the vessel. A first region has a filter portion having a converging region to direct particles toward the... http://www.freshpatents.com/Medical-device-extraction-tool-dt20080424ptan20080097519.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A medical instrument, particularly a surgical instrument with a displaceable push/pull activation tube arranged on the proximal end of a hand manipulator, that also contains an inner tube for retaining a fixed jaw, for activating remote tool parts on the distal end, in which a force-limiting device limits the transmission... http://www.freshpatents.com/Medical-device-actuators-dt20080424ptan20080097520.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 The present invention provides a flexible actuator, and methods for manufacturing and using a flexible actuator, for transmitting high loads from a user to an end effector. In one exemplary embodiment, the flexible actuator can extend from a handle of a medical device to an end effector located on a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Apparatus-and-methods-for-sealing-a-vascular-puncture-dt20080424ptan20080097521.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Apparatus for sealing a puncture communicating with a blood vessel includes a porous carrier formed from lyophilized hydrogel or other material. The plug may include at least first and second hydrogel precursors and a pH adjusting agent carried by the porous carrier in an unreactive state prior to exposure to... http://www.freshpatents.com/Medical-closure-device-dt20080424ptan20080097522.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Several alternative designs, structures, assemblies, treatment methods and/or methods of manufacturing medical closure devices adapted and/or configured for closing an opening, for example, an incision or a puncture in the tissue of a patient, for example, the dural membrane of a patient. Some embodiments include a medical closure device including... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgical-helical-fastener-with-applicator-dt20080424ptan20080097523.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A helical fastener having a high retentive surface area is provided and has a first end for enhancing penetration into tissue and a second end comprising a coil sectioning a diameter of the fastener for receiving longitudinal and rotational forces. The helical fasteners are attached to body tissue by a... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgical-thread-and-surgical-device-dt20080424ptan20080097524.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A surgical thread and a surgical device. The surgical thread includes at least two adjacent elongated elements that are connected to each other and include filament fibers such that a maximum cross-sectional diameter of the thread is substantially greater than the cross-sectional diameter of the thread in the direction perpendicular... http://www.freshpatents.com/Expanded-ptfe-articles-and-method-of-making-same-dt20080424ptan20080097525.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Unique PTFE structures comprising islands of PTFE attached to an underlying expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) structure and to methods of making such structures is disclosed. The ePTFE material may or may not have been exposed to amorphous locking temperatures. These unique structures exhibit islands of PTFE attached to and raised above... http://www.freshpatents.com/Surgery-procedure-for-mastopexy-dt20080424ptan20080097526.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 Mastopexy or breast lift surgery involves inserting permanent and reabsorbable threads under the skin that follow a skin marker drawn by the operator. This enables the interested area to be lifted without leaving vertical or inverted T scars on the patient's breast or any other type of scar.... http://www.freshpatents.com/Suture-attachment-device-dt20080424ptan20080097527.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A suture attachment device for fastening multiple suture filaments at a wound or surgical site is provided. In one embodiment, the suture attachment device comprises a lock body having a proximal surface and a distal surface and extending along a longitudinal axis. The lock body includes at least two passageways... http://www.freshpatents.com/Animal-pacifying-device-dt20080424ptan20080097528.php Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:39:18 -0700 A device which comprises pacifiers used by animals....