Assignee: AMS Research Corporation

Location: Minnetonka, MN
No. of patents: 170

Number	Title	Issue Date
8172745	Treatment of anal incontinence and defecatory dysfunction A method of treating anal incontinence in a patient comprises providing a sling having a central portion and first and second arms, creating a subcutaneous tunnel between a first buttock incision and a second buttock incision in the patient, mechanically widening th...	05/08/2012
8166977	Pelvic surgery drape A urological drape is provided defining a vaginal aperture and a finger cot for accessing the rectum of a patient without making contact therewith. The drape includes an adhesive backing for fixing the drape relative to the patient. Preferably, a pouch is provided w...	05/01/2012
8162814	Methods and apparatus for correction of urinary and gynecological pathologies, including treatment of male incontinence, and female cystocele The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for treatment of male incontinence and a method for female cystocele repair in which a sling material is positioned between the descending rami of the pubic bone. In such an operation a “hammock-like” sling ...	04/24/2012
8160710	Systems and methods for implanting tissue stimulation electrodes in the pelvic region Implantable medical devices to relieve problems associated with incontinence and related pelvic disorders and methods of implanting same are disclosed. Stimulation leads for placement in the pelvic floor have fixation mechanisms for stabilization of the stimulation ...	04/17/2012
8157722	Surgical implants and related methods and systems Described are surgical implants, tools, systems, and related methods, useful for implantation of surgical implants, such as those used to treat pelvic conditions including incontinence. ...	04/17/2012
8147478	Coated sling material The present invention relates to a sling, methods of making and using a sling, and kits comprising a sling for treating urinary incontinence. The sling has multiple elongation properties that serve to improve the support of the urethra. The sling may comprise a coat...	04/03/2012
8123674	Corrugated expansion-constraining sleeve for an inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder An inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder of the present invention includes an inflatable chamber and a constraining sleeve of fabric. The inflatable chamber is configured to expand in response to an increase in pressure within the chamber. The sleeve of fabric const...	02/28/2012
8114011	Corrugated inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder An inflatable penile prosthesis of the present invention includes a cylinder that has an external wall that defines a pressure chamber. That external wall preferably incorporates a number of corrugations that extend in a longitudinal direction of the cylinder. In a ...	02/14/2012
8109870	Inflatable penile prosthesis bypass valve noise reduction An inflatable penile prosthesis includes an implantable pump having a bypass valve. The bypass valve includes a cavity having a valve seat at a port, a poppet and a spring. The poppet includes a valve member and a stem extending from the valve member. In operation, ...	02/07/2012
8109866	Method and apparatus for prolapse repair A pelvic implant having a central support portion, and a plurality of extension members, is provided. The extension members can be positioned or extend from the central support portion in opposing pairs. The extension members are generally attached to the central su...	02/07/2012
8105318	Introducer and valve cap for anastomosis device Improved anastomosis devices having structural upgrades to increase ease of use while simultaneously increasing patent safety. The anastomosis device can include an introducer member having an introducer rod and an introducer cap to provide additional support to a c...	01/31/2012
8088131	Surgical suture passers and methods A surgical instrument for suturing soft tissue is disclosed. The surgical instrument is capable of probing tissue, and preferably provides tactile feedback concerning the condition of the tissue. The instrument can then be used to pass and retrieve a suture without ...	01/03/2012
8083663	Pelvic disorder treatment In a method of treating urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation and/or pathological retention of urine, at least one electrode of a lead is implanted in contact with a pelvic muscle of the patient. A proximal end of the lead is connected to a hermetic...	12/27/2011
8080024	Protective enclosure for medical device components An anastomosis surgical device comprising an elongate body having a drainage aperture at a distal end for communication with a proximal end of the elongate body, tissue approximating structure extendable from the elongate body and spaced proximally from the drainage...	12/20/2011
8073297	Side fire optical device for laterally redirecting high power electromagnetic energy A side fire optical device comprises a cap member, a sleeve and a fiber optic segment. The cap member comprises a closed end section, a tube section having a bore, and a transmitting surface. The sleeve is received within the bore of the tube section. The sleeve inc...	12/06/2011
8070672	Needle design for male transobturator sling Described are surgical instruments for use in surgical procedures, related methods, systems, and kits, the instruments including features that optionally include one or more specific dimensions, and features that may result in an ergonomic advantage during use. ...	12/06/2011
8066725	Anastomosis device having improved safety features 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 structure...	11/29/2011
8062209	Implantable pump An implantable pump with a plurality of protrusions and grooves is described. ...	11/22/2011
8062206	Method and apparatus for treatment of vaginal anterior repairs An apparatus for repairing cystocele including an adjustable support member, a pair of superior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, and a pair of inferior support arms continuously knitted with said support member, wherein the distance betwee...	11/22/2011
8057382	Implantable article and method An implantable article and method are disclosed for treating pelvic floor disorders such as vaginal vault prolase. A surgical kit useful for performing a surgical procedure such as a sacral colpopexy is also described. ...	11/15/2011
8052594	Prosthetic device with protrusions for girth A prosthetic device comprises a column formed of resilient material. The column comprises external protrusions that vary a girth of the column. The protrusions are separated by valleys that reduce bulk. ...	11/08/2011
8052593	Implantable malleable penile prosthetic device A prosthetic device comprises stacked column segments. A first one of the column segments comprises a ball surface facing along a column axis. The ball surface has a generally convex shape that is articulable in a mating socket of a second one of the column segments...	11/08/2011
8044536	Powering devices having low and high voltage circuits Embodiments of the invention are directed to a device that includes a battery having an output of a battery voltage, a step-up voltage converter, a high voltage circuit, a low voltage circuit and a controller. The step-up voltage converter includes an input that is ...	10/25/2011
8043204	Transobturator surgical articles and methods Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for a transobturator surgical procedure are described. ...	10/25/2011
8038594	Prolapse repair Surgical instruments for prolapse repair are disclosed. The surgical instruments have straight portions and helical portions. ...	10/18/2011
8009945	Beam area adjustment through fiber bending A method positions a first end of an optic fiber a distance from a target and applies a laser light to a second end of the optic fiber such that the laser light is guided by the optic fiber from the second end to the first end of the optic fiber and is emitted from ...	08/30/2011
7998055	Male urethral prosthesis with tensioning member The present invention provides a urethral prosthesis including a first and a second arm that join to form a junction, and a stem that is also joined to the junction. The junction is adapted to exert sufficient pressure on a portion of a patient's urethra to prevent ...	08/16/2011
7993264	Orientation adapter for injection tube in flexible endoscope An endoscope adapter ring for a needleless fluid delivery system for delivering therapeutic fluids to treatment sites within a patient. The needless fluid delivery system can include an automated injector source and a needleless access device. The access device can ...	08/09/2011
7993261	Method and apparatus for cystocele repair A method for cystocele repair comprising the steps of: establishing four pathways in tissue around a bladder of a patient, introducing a strap into each of said pathways, and positioning beneath said bladder of said patient a support member having each said strap co...	08/09/2011
7988615	Transobturator surgical articles and methods A surgical instrument for treating incontinence includes a handle portion elongate along a handle axis and a needle portion connected to the handle portion. The needle portion has a spacer portion along the handle axis, and has a distal end. The needle portion inclu...	08/02/2011
7972262	Sling assembly with secure and convenient attachment A surgical assembly for treating fecal incontinence can include an elongate needle, a sling and a coupler to conveniently and securely connect the coupler to an insertion end of the needle by moving the coupler and insertion end of the needle together. ...	07/05/2011
7963909	Methods of manufacturing fluid reservoirs for penile implant devices A fluid reservoir for a penile implant device that includes a body portion having a sleeve from which a tube may extend. The body portion includes support structure positioned at an interior surface of the body portion near an orifice of the reservoir, which orifice...	06/21/2011
7947047	Medical screwdrivers and methods The invention provides a medical screwdriver having a sleeve that can be coupled to the medical screwdriver without the need to align the sleeve to the medical screwdriver. The medical screwdriver includes a body portion having a receiver, a drive shaft, a sleeve, a...	05/24/2011
7946975	Fluid reservoir for penile implant devices The invention is directed to a medical device, particularly a penile prosthesis, that includes an implantable element and a reservoir. The implantable element is configured to be implanted within the pelvic region of a patient and is designed to be capable of inflat...	05/24/2011
7918782	Prosthesis with bladder that adjusts girth A prosthetic device comprises a column formed of resilient material and having a proximal end and a distal end. The prosthetic device comprises a bladder having a liquid cavity at the distal end. The bladder is inflatable and deflatable to increase and decrease a gi...	04/05/2011
7914439	Implantable penile prosthesis pump Pumps for use with inflatable implantable penile prostheses in accordance with the invention include features that can provide for free fluid flow during inflation and deflation modes of the pump. Pumps may also include a bypass chamber that is fluidly connected to ...	03/29/2011
7914437	Transobturator methods for installing sling to treat incontinence, and related devices Described are methods of treating urinary incontinence using a urinary sling and a tissue path that passes through the obturator foramen, along with related surgical implants, devices, systems, and kits. ...	03/29/2011
7909753	Connector for mesh support insertion Disclosed is a surgical system for positioning an implant in a patient. The surgical system includes an insertion needle and a connector. The insertion needle has a distal end with a channel formed therein. The channel has a first end and a second end. The first end...	03/22/2011
7901346	Method for supporting vaginal cuff Described are methods and devices useful for supporting posterior vaginal tissue for various purposes such as treating or preventing vaginal prolapse or enterocele, especially in a patient not having a uterus, the devices including implants designed to contact the v...	03/08/2011
7874978	Implantable pump An implantable pump with a plurality of protrusions and grooves is described. ...	01/25/2011

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