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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177772 | Catheter connection systems A catheter connection system is disclosed. In one embodiment, a catheter connection system may include at least two components and a deformable sealing element positioned between the at least two components configured to allow, upon deformation, fluid flow through t... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177771 | Catheter connector A catheter connector for a subcutaneously placed catheter. The catheter connector can be configured for a single lumen catheter or a multiple lumen catheter. The connector facilitates precise positioning of both distal and proximal ends of a catheter, providing enha... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177770 | Catheter connector system A catheter connector system that allows trimming of the proximal end of a catheter (single or multiple lumen) prior to the placement of a connector hub. In one variation, the catheter connector system comprises a catheter, a connector sheath including a soft collet,... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177762 | Septum including at least one identifiable feature, access ports including same, and related methods A septum for use in access port for providing subcutaneous access to a patient is disclosed. More particularly, a septum including at least one topographical feature configured for identification of the septum is disclosed. An access port including such a septum is ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177760 | Valved connector A valved connector for controlling the flow of fluid having a valve assembly positioned within a connector housing having a first position wherein the valve assembly prevents fluid flow through the connector housing, and a second position wherein the valve assembly ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172773 | Biopsy device and biopsy needle module that can be inserted into the biopsy device A biopsy device for tissue collection having a housing and a removable element. A power source is contained within the housing and the removable unit includes a biopsy needle module and a pressure source that can be integrated into the housing such that the biopsy d... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8162851 | Biopsy needle system having a pressure generating unit A biopsy needle system includes a cylinder with an open end and a cylinder wall. A piston is inserted in the open end such that a cylinder interior volume is defined between the piston and the cylinder, the piston being movable in the cylinder. A biopsy needle is co... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152951 | Multi-lumen catheter with separate distal tips A multi-lumen catheter including tip sections distal to a dividing point, the tip sections releasably joined by a method that produces a variable separation force between the tip sections along a length thereof. An increasing separation force may be imparted to the ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152842 | Self-expanding stent A self-expanding stent comprising a series of zig-zag stenting rings (A, B, C, D, E, F, D1, D2) spaced along the axis and with adjacent said rings connected by connecting links (12, 14) spaced around the circumference of the rings, the links ( | 04/10/2012 |
| 8152768 | Huber needle safety enclosure A safety enclosure for a Huber needle includes a needle housing and a panel unit. The panel unit includes a series of planar panels assembled in an enclosing arrangement defining an enclosed area and is movable between an installation position where the sharp outer ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8147455 | Infusion apparatuses and methods of use An exemplary infusion system for accessing an implanted device is disclosed comprising an insertion assembly, a hub comprising a sealable path configured to receive at least a portion of the insertion assembly, a flexible catheter attached to the hub and configured ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8109885 | Biopsy device for removing tissue specimens using a vacuum A biopsy device for taking tissue samples, includes a housing, a removable element and a control panel. The housing contains an electric power source and a tension slide connected to the power source. The tension slide may be brought into a cocked position against t... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8100863 | Catheter assembly, catheter systems including same, and method of manufacture A catheter assembly is disclosed comprising a catheter, a tubular structure affixed to an exterior surface of the catheter, and a stabilizing cuff affixed to, and at least partially embedded within, the tubular structure. The tubular structure may include a tapered ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097007 | Self-anchoring sling and introducer system A system for supporting the urethra using an introducer needle, the ends of which are flattened and which have openings therethrough, a handle having a latch mechanism which engages the opening in the flattened portion of the first end of the introducer needle, an i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092485 | Recoverable inferior vena cava filter A recoverable embolus filter has a symmetrical design with two corollas with radially extending extensions that are mutually interconnected to permit them to slide with respect to each other. The corollas collapse by pulling them apart, and the collapsed filter can ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092415 | Catheter assembly including triple lumen tip A catheter assembly for use in accessing a vasculature of a patient during renal replacement or other therapies is disclosed. In one embodiment, the catheter assembly includes a catheter body that defines first and second lumens. The catheter body defines a distal t... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092366 | Sling anchor system The present disclosure is generally directed to surgical articles useful for implanting support members in patients. The articles disclosed herein include a support member, such as a sling for urinary incontinence, tissue anchors, filamentary elements for associatin... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8087923 | Extremely thin-walled ePTFE An extrusion device is described herein, including an inventive die and mandrel that enable the production, using a conventional ram extruder, of strong coherent extremely thin-walled tubes having a wall thickness in the range of about 0.020 mm and about 0.080 mm. | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083728 | Multifunction adaptor for an open-ended catheter A multifunction adaptor for an open-ended catheter that allows placement of the catheter without risk of air embolism or blood loss through the open (proximal) end of the catheter body. The present design allows passage of a standard guidewire for “over the guidew... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075539 | Waste management system A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectiona... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070736 | Waste management system A waste management system includes a waste transport device, a waste collection device, and an insertion device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8066758 | Vascular graft with kink resistance after clamping A self-sealing vascular graft with kink resistance is described. The vascular graft includes a substrate that can be a PTFE, having a self-sealing region that may include several layers of material. The central section of the vascular graft may be constructed differ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8066660 | Split-tip catheter including lateral distal openings A split-tip catheter for placement within the vasculature of a patient and for use in hemodialysis or other suitable procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body that defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The cathet... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8064987 | Breast marker Tissue markers, systems for marking tissue, and methods of using tissue markers. A tissue marker may have a body with a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of coupling sites, and a plurality of elongate members. The tissue marker may include a remotely v... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062327 | Embolus blood clot filter and delivery system A blood filter delivery system for delivering a filter into a vein includes an introducer and a push rod with a spline member disposed along the push rod. The spline member has a main body, first and second boss portions spaced apart along the longitudinal axis to p... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057439 | Cardiovascular access catheter with slit valve Two-way, three-position and one-way, two-position slit valves in cardiovascular access catheters with closed distal ends have slit geometries configured to overcome adhesion between opposed abutting slit faces, when pressure differentials are applied between the int... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057424 | Loop-tip catheter A hemodialysis catheter, including an elongate body with an outer wall enclosing an arterial lumen and a venous lumen, and a method of making same. A loop extends from a distal end of the body and defines an enclosed opening. An arterial inlet in fluid communication... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8052614 | Biopsy device having a vacuum pump A biopsy device includes a housing. A drive is enclosed in the housing. A biopsy needle assembly has a biopsy needle carrier that carries a biopsy needle. The biopsy needle carrier is positioned in the housing. A vacuum pump is positioned in the housing. The vacuum ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8029529 | Retrievable filter A vessel filter including a plurality of struts forming a first collapsible cone expanding radially outward in a proximal direction and a second collapsible cone expanding radially outward in a distal direction. A slidable member is disposed over the plurality of st... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029482 | Systems and methods for radiographically identifying an access port An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025668 | Medical device removal system A medical device removal system includes a vessel filter repositioning or removal device to remove and/or reposition a medical device, such as a vessel filter. The system includes a gripper to grip a medical device that is located within a body vessel, and a detecto... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8025639 | Methods of power injecting a fluid through an access port Methods of power injecting a fluid through an access port are described. One method includes implanting in a patient an access port suitable for passing fluid therethrough at a rate of at least about 1 milliliter per second, the access port including a body defining... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021321 | Split tip dialysis catheter A split tip dialysis catheter having an outer tube and an inner tube, the two tubes which can be arranged over at least a portion of their length in a coaxial configuration. The inner tube may be connected to the outer tube at a proximal bifurcation, secured at a di... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016772 | Biopsy device for removing tissue specimens using a vacuum A biopsy device for taking tissue samples, includes a housing, a removable element and a control panel. The housing contains an electric power source and a tension slide connected to the power source. The tension slide may be brought into a cocked position against t... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012102 | Quick cycle biopsy system A method for extracting a tissue sample includes altering the pressure inside the lumen of a cannula to facilitate extraction of a tissue sample from the cannula. One aspect of the invention includes a biopsy apparatus comprising a valve for controlling the pressure... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007462 | Articulated catheter Methods and apparatuses for manipulating an elongated flexible shaft of a catheter provide case and reliability of positioning electrodes against or near tissue. Dual-bend flexible distal tips (30) may be used in combination with flat wires. In some embodimen... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002713 | Biopsy device and insertable biopsy needle module A biopsy device for tissue collection having a housing and a removable element. A power source is contained within the housing and the removable unit includes a biopsy needle module and a pressure source that can be integrated into the housing such that the biopsy d... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7996993 | Temporary vascular filter guide wire A method of making a filter is disclosed including providing a mandrel, positioning a filter form on the mandrel, the filter form including a dissolvable compound, disposing a filter basket over the filter form, dissolving the filter form, and removing the mandrel f... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7972465 | Reinforced multi-lumen catheter A reinforced multi-lumen catheter and method of manufacturing the same. An assembly for manufacturing the multi-lumen catheter includes a catheter body substrate including a septum, one or more mandrels, a reinforcing element and one or more sleeves. The septum may ... | 07/05/2011 |
| D640977 | Charging station for a battery operated biopsy device | 07/05/2011 |
