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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8175718 | Electrode patch and method for neurostimulation A system for stimulating a nerve or nerves in a patient includes an electrode patch having an array of equally spaced concentric electrodes each having a central cathode and a concentrically surrounding anode. The electrode array patch is used to determine the locat... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8170683 | Dermatome stimulation devices and methods A nerve stimulation device includes a first waveform generator adapted to generate a first waveform having a first frequency capable of stimulating nerves within a dermatome, a second waveform generator adapted to generate a first carrier waveform having a second fr... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8165695 | System and method for selectively stimulating different body parts A device and method is provided for transdermally stimulating selected body parts of a mammal. The device includes a first waveform generator adapted to generate a first waveform having a first frequency capable of stimulating a first predetermined body part, a seco... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8156718 | Method of preparing a packaged antimicrobial medical device A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture comprising the steps of providing a containment compartment that is substantially free of an antimicrobial agent; positioning a suture within the containment compartment, said suture comprising one or more surfaces ... | 04/17/2012 |
| D657124 | Box for medical implants | 04/10/2012 |
| 8138236 | Solvent-free moisture activated latent curing surgical adhesive or sealant The invention relates to a novel moisture activated solvent-free latent curing adhesive or sealant mixture comprising (1) a selected poly(alkylene oxide)imine, and (2) a selected amine reactive moiety. ... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8133437 | Method of preparing an antimicrobial packaged medical device A method for making an antimicrobial suture comprising the steps of positioning an antimicrobial agent source within a package comprising an inner surface, said antimicrobial agent being selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxyl ethers, acyloxydiphe... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8129445 | Moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant The invention relates to a novel poly(ethylene oxide)imine; a novel amine reactive moiety; a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant mixture comprising (1) a ketimine or aldimine, and (2) an amine reactive moiety; and a novel moisture activated la... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8129359 | Composition and method for treating post-surgical pain A composition for reducing pain at a surgical wound site or trauma site comprising oxidized regenerated cellulose and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, where the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is an ac... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128859 | Method for forming pre-made pouches An apparatus and method for forming cavities in pouches. The packages are used for packaging sterile medical products. The apparatus has a frame and a tongue plate member. A pouch is placed onto the tongue plate member to form a cavity into at least one side of the ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128656 | Device for creating and maintaining infusion passages in tissue Methods and devices are disclosed for the in-vivo creation and maintenance of contiguous fluid passages in tissue through the use of tissue buttressing portions with interrupted perimeter walls. These portions can be formed from hollow fiber or extruded components. ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128576 | System and method for urodynamic evaluation utilizing micro electro-mechanical system technology An implantable urodynamic system includes an implantable first device deployable in a patient's bladder, an implantable second device deployable in a patient's vaginal canal, and a data acquisition and analysis module or processing unit external to the body of the p... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8126530 | Offset electrode An electrode including a non-conductive substrate having a top surface and at least one channel extending therethrough, an electrically conductive trace material positioned adjacent a portion of the top surface of the non-conductive substrate and extending through t... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8119831 | Moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant The invention relates to a novel poly(ethylene oxide)imine; a novel amine reactive moiety; a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant mixture comprising (1) a ketimine or aldimine, and (2) an amine reactive moiety; and a novel moisture activated la... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8119160 | Hemostatic compositions and devices The present inventions includes a plurality of packed particles that contain interstitial pores, where the interstitial pores have a pore volume and a median pore diameter effective to provide improved absorption of physiological fluids or an aqueous media when plac... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8112973 | Method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture having improved shelf life. The method comprising the steps of providing an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, providing an adsorbent material effective to adsorb a portion of the antimicrobial ag... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8101116 | Preformed support device and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same A device for making a seamless, anatomically contoured, prosthetic device for supporting or maintaining the position of mammalian tissue, organ or structure or a replacement thereof, such as a breast implant, includes a support plate, an ironing plate or a clamping ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100941 | Collapsible barbed sutures having reduced drag and methods therefor A barbed suture includes a flexible thread having a leading end and a trailing end, and a plurality of barbs projecting from the flexible thread. The flexible thread has a plurality of web-like openings formed therein, whereby each of the openings is disposed adjace... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100928 | Morcellator with detachable handle A surgical morcellator includes a trocar body portion and a handle portion detachably mounted to the trocar body portion. The trocar body portion is relatively lightweight and may be used separately from the handle portion with other laparoscopic instruments while m... | 01/24/2012 |
| D651309 | Syringe clip for holding a needle and syringe assembly | 12/27/2011 |
| 8071663 | Medically acceptable formulation of a diisocyanate terminated macromer for use as an internal adhesive or sealant The present invention is directed to a medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and bio-absorbable desiccant comprising a hygroscopic and/or hydrophilic or combination thereof. The present invention is also d... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062437 | Thermal forming of refractory alloy surgical needles and fixture and apparatus A method of thermal forming of refractory alloy suture needles is disclosed. Needle blanks made from refractory alloys are used to form surgical needles, which are heated to a temperature above the ductile to brittle transition temperature but below the recrystalliz... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8047982 | Mesh tape with wing-like extensions for treating female urinary incontinence A urethra support having an elongated mesh tape portion and a mesh extension affixed to the tape portion transverse thereto. In accordance with a method of the invention, the urethra support is inserted into the lower pelvic cavity of a patient with the tape portion... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8042548 | Occlusion of fallopian tubes A method for inducing Fallopian tube blockage as a means for female contraception comprises contacting the inner surface tissue of a Fallopian tube with a silver nitrate bearing substrate and delivering an amount of silver nitrate to the tissue sufficient to induce ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8039258 | Tissue-engineering scaffolds containing self-assembled-peptide hydrogels The present invention is directed to tissue-engineering scaffolds containing both a microporous scaffold made from a biocompatible material suitable for use in tissue-engineering scaffolds and a nanofiberous, nanoporous hydrogel formed from a self-assembling peptide... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8021598 | Rapid thermal treatment for enhancing bending stiffness and yield moment of curved needles An apparatus for thermally treating a plurality of curved suture needles. The apparatus includes a conveyer for transferring the plurality of curved suture needles from a source of curved suture needles to a receiver, a housing positioned adjacent the conveyer, the ... | 09/20/2011 |
| D644330 | Tissue repair implant | 08/30/2011 |
| 7985173 | Method and apparatus for treating pelvic organ prolapses in female patients An anterior implant adapted to treat central and lateral cystoceles present in a female patient includes laterally extending stabilizing straps for supporting the implant between the patient's bladder and vagina independently of the patient's arcus tendineous fascia... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7979137 | System and method for nerve stimulation A system and method for stimulating a nerve, wherein the system includes a first waveform generator adapted to generate a first waveform having a frequency capable of stimulating a predetermined nerve of the mammal, a second waveform generator adapted to generate a ... | 07/12/2011 |
| D641466 | Medical device holster | 07/12/2011 |
| 7970478 | Optimizing stimulation therapy of an external stimulating device based on firing of action potential in target nerve A method and system for optimizing stimulation therapy of an external stimulating device. The stimulating signal for stimulation of a target nerve is produced using the external stimulating device. A magnetic field is induced in an implanted transmitting coil dispos... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968656 | Absorbable copolyesters of poly(ethoxyethylene diglycolate) and glycolide A semi-crystalline, absorbable copolyester composition comprising the reaction product of a polycondensation polyester and at least one lactone, wherein the polycondensation polyester comprises the reaction product of diglycolic acid and/or a derivative thereof and ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967841 | Methods for using looped tissue-grasping devices A method for repairing friable tissue having a defect therein includes providing a looped barbed suture having a plurality of barbs extending outwardly therefrom along at least a portion of a length thereof, and having first and second ends, first and second end por... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7964211 | Semi-crystalline absorbable microspheres The present invention is directed to absorbable microspheres comprising a copolymer formed from greater than 88 to about 99 mole percent ε-caprolactone or p-dioxanone, and about 1 to less than 12 mole percent of a different second monomer selected from the group co... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7959555 | Method and device for deployment of a sub-pericardial sack Various methods and devices for deploying a sub-pericardial sack about at least a portion of a heart to alleviate congestive heart failure. A medical device housing the sub-pericardial sack is inserted into the pericardial sack. An inverted umbrella framework is dep... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955315 | Articulating laparoscopic device and method for delivery of medical fluid A laparoscopic medical fluid delivery device includes a catheter having an articulating tip formed with shape memory properties and thus having a pre-shaped curvature. A tubular member is reciprocatingly slidable axially on the catheter to selectively cover and unco... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7947758 | Moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant The invention relates to a novel poly(ethylene oxide)imine; a novel amine reactive moiety; a novel moisture activated latent curing adhesive or sealant mixture comprising (1) a ketimine or aldimine, and (2) an amine reactive moiety; and a novel moisture activated la... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7942918 | Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome A device for treating a patient having carpal tunnel disease includes a neural stent formed from an elastically deformable material or one that has shape memory properties. The neural stent is in the form of a mesh which, when implanted in a patient, curls about the... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942806 | Stress urinary incontinence implant and device for deploying same A suburethral implant for treating stress urinary incontinence (SUI) includes an elongated plate-like member which is slightly curved in transverse cross-section, and a pair of spaced apart arms having hooked ends or barbs which extend from the plate-like member. A ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7937981 | Process for treating metal alloy surgical needles to improve bending stiffness A method of mechanically treating alloy metal surgical needles to improve bending strength is disclosed. The needles are curved and reverse-curved in this method to improve bending strength. ... | 05/10/2011 |
