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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177753 | Catheter insertion assembly A catheter insertion assembly for inserting a catheter into a body lumen of a patient is disclosed as well as a method of using the assembly. The assembly comprises a hub, a catheter stiffener and a valve. The valve is disposed in the lumen of the hub and prevents s... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8016738 | Methods and apparatus for selecting intra-aortic balloon deflation timing The present invention provides methods and apparatus for selecting a deflation timing mode for an intra-aortic balloon (IAB) based on comparison of the time required to deflate the IAB and the time between the ECG R wave and systolic upstroke. ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7976506 | Syringe with selectable indicia of contents A syringe includes a barrel defining a liquid chamber, an aperture and two or more contents indicators; a plunger movable within said barrel whereby movement of the plunger in a first direction causes the liquid chamber to fill with a fluid and movement by the plung... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7715925 | Instrument and method for delivery of anaesthetic drugs A stimulating needle and catheter system is provided for delivery of an anaesthetic drug to a nerve having a fascia sheath. The position of the stimulating needle may be identified after insertion into the body of a patient by electrically stimulating and thus locat... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7386341 | Instrument and method for delivery of anaesthetic drugs A needle and catheter system, including components, is provided such that the position of an stimulating needle may be identified after insertion into the body of a patient by electrically stimulating and thus locating a specific nerve. Positioning of the stimulatin... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381204 | Multi-lumen catheter with attachable hub A method of inserting a multi-lumen catheter assembly. First, an incision is made near the area to be catheterized. The proximal portion of the multi-lumen catheter tube is then inserted into the area to be catheterized. A subcutaneous tunnel is created, and the fir... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7300430 | Multi-lumen catheter with attachable hub The present invention is a multi-lumen catheter assembly having a selectively attachable hub including a multi-lumen catheter tube that has a proximal portion and a distal portion and a hub assembly that has a proximal portion and a distal portion, whereby the dista... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7169109 | Methods and apparatus for controlling heart assist devices An apparatus for a heart assist device, comprising a processing unit for computing the blood flow rate from the arterial pressure curve and for predicting at every heartbeat the closing time of the heart valve from the curve of the blood flow rate. The processing un... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7128734 | Apparatus and method for reverse tunneling a multi-lumen catheter in a patient An apparatus and method for tunneling a distal portion of a multilumen catheter tube in a patient is disclosed. The apparatus includes a connector having a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end includes a first coupling portion for selective connection to ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7044936 | Catheter connector with pivot lever spring latch A catheter connector for coupling to a catheter, the connector having a body part, a tubular shaped compressible plug situated in a bore in part, with the proximal end of the catheter insertable into the bore of the plug, and a lever pivotably mounted to the housing... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6973346 | Instrument and method for delivery of anaesthetic drug A needle and catheter system, including components, is provided such that the position of an epidural needle may be identified after insertion into the body of a patient by electrically stimulating and thus locating a specific nerve.When a specific nerve is located,... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6921396 | Multi-lumen catheter with integrated connector A multi-lumen catheter and method for inserting same into a patient is disclosed. The catheter includes a multi-lumen catheter tube having a distal end, a proximal end, and a plurality of lumens therethrough. The catheter may include a single-lumen flush tube portio... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6896671 | Catheter with limited longitudinal extension A catheter includes a tube formed of plastic, a helical spring coil formed of metal and a ribbon which is longitudinally substantially non-extendable. The coil is coaxially disposed within the tube and substantially coextensive longitudinally with the tube. The ribb... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6872198 | Double-y-shaped multi-lumen catheter with selectively attachable hubs A multi-lumen catheter and method for inserting same in a patient is disclosed. The catheter includes an elongated, central, multi-lumen tube portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The central tube portion has a substantially cylindrical outer shape and is ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6641563 | Stylet-free epidural catheter and thread assist device A stylet-free epidural catheter for insertion into a patient via a needle defining proximally a needle hub and distally a needle tip, includes a catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a body connecting the ends. The body defines therealong a st... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6506159 | Method and apparatus for improving the accuracy with which the speed of a fluid is measured The present invention relates to a method and associated apparatus for improving the accuracy with which the speed of a fluid, such as a liquid, in particular blood flowing in a duct, such as a blood vessel, in particular the aorta, is measured by means o... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6485468 | Hypodermic needle guard A device for inhibiting unintentional contact with the tip of a needle that has a wire guide disposed in a lumen thereof. A housing of the device has an interior cavity. A portion of the needle extends through the cavity and a tip of the needle is located... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6456874 | Instrument for delivery of anaesthetic drug A needle and catheter system, including components, is provided such that the position of an epidural needle may be identified after insertion into the body of a patient by electrically stimulating and thus locating a specific nerve. When a specific nerve... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6350232 | Device for protecting a cover on a probe The invention relates to a device for protecting a cover. According to the invention, said cover is flexible and tubular in shape being closed at one end and open at its other end, and said cover is disposed at least in part inside a hollow tubular protec... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6287260 | Method and apparatus for improving the accuracy with which the speed of a fluid is measured The present invention relates to a method and associated apparatus for improving the accuracy with which the speed of a fluid, such as a liquid, in particular blood flowing in a duct, such as a blood vessel, in particular the aorta, is measured by means o... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6280419 | Hypodermic needle guard A device for inhibiting unintentional contact with the tip of a needle that has a wire guide disposed in a lumen thereof. A housing of the device has an interior cavity. A portion of the needle extends through the cavity and a tip of the needle is located... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6276527 | Sharps container A sharps cup for receiving and storing a plurality of needles against accidental dislodgement, includes a plastic cup defining a bottom, a top, a sidewall connecting the bottom and the top, and a vertically extending central post disposed within and horiz... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6190370 | Devices, systems and methods for determining proper placement of epidural catheters Methods and systems for determining the proper placement of an epidural catheter prior to administration of anesthetic is described. In a preferred embodiment, an aqueous fluid is introduced into an epidural catheter that has been inserted into the spine ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6146325 | Ventricular assist device An implantable VAD (preferably an LVAD) includes a compliance chamber which forms a reservoir for liquid extending from adjacent the bottom of the compliance chamber upwardly towards the top of the compliance chamber, and a chamber for gas disposed above ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6123193 | Sharps container A sharps cup for receiving and storing a plurality of needles against accidental dislodgement, includes a plastic cup defining a bottom, a top, a sidewall connecting the bottom and the top, and a vertically extending central post disposed within and horiz... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6066489 | Method for treating blood borne viral pathogens such as immunodeficiency virus A method and apparatus for destroying blood borne pathogens is disclosed which utilizes a low intensity direct current to generate positive particles from various metals which destroy viral pathogens. A first electrode comprised of a metal such as silver ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5935501 | Method for making a packaging sheath for intra-aortic balloon catheters An intra-aortic balloon packaging sheath is provided which includes a long slim extruded plastic tube for storing a furled thin-walled intra-aortic balloon. An entry section of the same plastic is injection molded onto one end of the tube, with the entry ... | 08/10/1999 |
| 4644960 | Device for making electrical connection to an electrolyte, and system employing same An adapter suitable for ready insertion into a fluid line extending between a source of electrically-conductive fluid and a part of a living body, to enable convenient electrical contact to the fluid. The adapter is T-shaped and has a through-bored portio... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4515592 | Catheter shield Disclosed is a shield assembly for a catheter particularly useful for the protection of flow directed catheters used in the measurement of central venous pressure and pulmonary wedge pressure. The shield assembly includes front and rear hubs each with a c... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4417886 | Catheter introduction set Disclosed is a disposable introducer kit for the introduction of a catheter into small vessels such as the radial artery of a patient. The introducer assembly is contained in a sterile package and removed as an entire unit including needle, catheter, wire... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4327723 | Catheter shield Disclosed is a shield assembly for a catheter particularly useful for the protection of flow directed catheters used in the measurement of central venous pressure and pulmonary wedge pressure. The shield assembly includes front and rear hubs sized to perm... | 05/04/1982 |
