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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7846182 | Pedicle screw for intervertebral support elements The pedicle screw (1) for intervertebral support elements (3) consists of a shaft (10) and a head (2) comprising at least two parts (20, 22). The head is formed as a securing means for at least one support element (3). Each ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7846148 | Catheter having increased curve performance through heat treatment The present invention includes catheters and catheter shafts having a curved portion, for example, a curved distal portion. The curved distal portion may be formed by subjecting the distal portion, which might include one or more polymeric segments or layers, to hea... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7846133 | Multi-size convertible catheter The present invention relates to a multi-size catheter for use in biliary endoscopic procedures. The multi-size catheter comprises an outer diameter defined by a plurality of superimposed peelable layers. The peelable layers allow the multi-size catheter to function... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7861941 | Automatic thermostat schedule/program selector system A thermostat system having multiple and individual schedules. For instance, a user may have different schedules and setpoints for heating and cooling. An appropriate schedule combining individual schedules may be automatically selected based on a system configuratio... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7850695 | Method of securing vertebrae A method of fixing first and second vertebrae of a patient together at a surgical site includes inserting a first cannula into the body of the patient. A fusion device is moved through the cannula and inserted between the first and second vertebrae. A first fastener... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850681 | Cryoplasty device and method A cryoplasty catheter and method for preventing or slowing reclosure of a lesion following angioplasty. The cryoplasty catheter includes a shaft having proximal and distal ends and a dilatation balloon disposed at the distal end. An intake lumen and exhaust lumen ar... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842072 | Spinal fixation device with variable stiffness A device for spinal stabilization includes bone anchors, a metal cord, and a spacer. The materials of the cord and spacer are chosen to allow the physician to customize the stiffness of the stabilization device based on a particular patient's needs. Each bone anchor... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7842056 | Cutting member for bifurcation catheter assembly A catheter assembly for deployment in a vessel includes a catheter shaft extending from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. A balloon is operatively coupled to the distal end portion of the catheter shaft. At least one cutting member is coupled to the ca... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841994 | Medical device for crossing an occlusion in a vessel The invention provides design, material, manufacturing method, and use alternatives for medical devices. An example medical device includes an elongated core member including an outer surface, an intermediate member disposed about at least a portion of the outer sur... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7833564 | Elongate medical device and method of coating the same An elongate medical device including a coating extending over a portion of the elongate medical device having a plurality of apertures formed thereon and a method of applying a coating to such an elongate medical device are disclosed. Prior to applying a coating to ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7833197 | Catheter incorporating a guidewire exit ramp Guidewire exit ramp members that may be placed over a tubular member having a guidewire lumen, which longitudinally extending and laterally accessible, and methods of use. The guidewire exit ramp member can be placed to force a guidewire loaded through the lumen in ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7833175 | Medical device coil An intracorporeal device includes a helically wound coil having a plurality of windings having an outer perimeter and forming a coil length and a plurality of joining elements disposed on only a portion of the outer perimeter and along the coil length. Each joining ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7828790 | Selectively flexible catheter and method of use Catheter assembly including an elongate shaft comprising a thermoplastic polymer such as a thermoplastic shape memory polymer having a pre-selected glass transition temperature (Tg) and a means for heating the thermoplastic polymer, wherein the thermoplastic polymer... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7824345 | Medical device with push force limiter A medical device with improved flexibility characteristics and methods of using the same. The medical device may include a proximal end, a distal end, and an intermediate region. In at least some embodiments, the column strength or flexibility of the intermediate po... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7820937 | Method of applying one or more electromagnetic beams to form a fusion bond on a workpiece such as a medical device A process and apparatus is provided for forming a fusion bond between two materials. The process begins by forming a bond site by positioning a portion of a first body with respect to a portion of a second body. The first and second bodies may be components of a med... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7820936 | Method and apparatus for controlling and adjusting the intensity profile of a laser beam employed in a laser welder for welding polymeric and metallic components A method and apparatus is provided for forming a fusion bond between two materials such as two components of a catheter. The method begins by forming a bond site by positioning a portion of a first body with respect to a portion of a second body so that a fusion bon... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815670 | Method of loading a medical endoprosthesis through the side wall of an elongate member Medical devices and related systems and methods. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815628 | Multilayer medical devices A medical device includes at least four layers including a first material and a second material having a different stiffness than a stiffness of the first material, wherein at least one of the layers varies in thickness axially along the device. ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815626 | Catheter with knit section A catheter section comprising an elongate tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway defining a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The elongate tubular member includes a knit tubular member and an inner tubular liner in c... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815624 | Medical devices and methods of making the same A medical device including a catheter having a first component having a first color and a wall thickness and a second component having a second color different from the first color and a wall thickness. The first component and the second component are joined by a la... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7815599 | Catheter having an ultra soft tip and methods for making the same An intravascular balloon catheter having an ultra soft tip. The catheter includes a braided reinforcement member extending substantially the length of the elongate shaft. A balloon is disposed at the distal end of the elongate shaft. An ultra soft tip is formed from... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811250 | Fluid injectable single operator exchange catheters and methods of use A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a tubular member extending proximally from the proximal guidewire port. The tubular member defines a guidewire lumen extension adapted to permit the guidewire to be retracted from guidewire lumen and re-inserted the... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7806051 | Drive of the inking unit in an intaglio printing machine The machine comprises at least a plate cylinder carrying printing plates with engravings corresponding to a specific intaglio structure to be printed, and cooperating with an impression cylinder, a collector cylinder (8) on which the ink in the different colo... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803107 | Guidewire locking device and method A locking device for a maintaining an elongated member at a selected place within a body lumen includes a substantially rigid body including an attachment portion adapted to be coupled to a proximal portion of a medical instrument. When in an operative position, the... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7799153 | Methods and apparatuses for manufacturing medical devices Methods and apparatuses for manufacturing medical devices. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7799064 | Bifurcated stent and delivery system Systems for delivering a bifurcated stent to a bifurcation site comprise catheters and/or bifurcated stents delivered therefrom. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7799057 | Translaminar facet augmentation and flexible spinal stabilization The present invention is an apparatus and method for stabilizing the facet joints of the spine. One aspect of the present invention is the stabilization of the facet joint by insertion of a facet implant through two opposing facet surfaces. The facet joint is not fi... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7799050 | Devices and methods for magnetically manipulating intravascular devices Devices and methods for magnetically centering and retrieving intravascular devices within a body lumen are disclosed. An intravascular filter in accordance with an illustrative embodiment may comprise an expandable filter structure having at least one magnetic elem... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7794479 | Spinal support coupling device The present invention is directed to a spinal support coupling device (10) comprised of first and second radial frames (44A and 44B), each pivotably coupled to a center pivot hinge (30). A traveling arm (20) is provided, coupled to... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7792568 | MRI-visible medical devices A medical device includes a body, a member in the body, and a contrast agent in the member. The device can be visible by magnetic resonance imaging. ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7785349 | Pedicle screw for intervertebral support elements The pedicle screw (1) for intervertebral support elements (3) consists of a shaft (10) and a head (2) comprising at least two parts (20, 22). The head is formed as a securing means for at least one support element (3). Each ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7785273 | Guidewire with reinforcing member Some disclosed embodiments pertain to a guidewire having a stainless steel elongated core member. A nickel-titanium reinforcing member may be located about a distal region of the core member having a reduced diameter, wherein a portion of the distal region of the co... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780646 | Torqueable and deflectable medical device shaft A medical device shaft for connection with a handle and for insertion within a body includes an elongated, deflectable shaft having a proximal shaft portion, an intermediate shaft portion, and a distal shaft portion. The elongated, deflectable shaft includes a trans... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780630 | Perfusion device A perfusion guidewire is disclosed. The perfusion guidewire includes an elongate core member and a collapsible sheath tightly wrapped around at least the distal portion of the elongate core member such that the wrapped sheath is folded upon itself, forming a plurali... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780626 | Catheter shaft for regulation of inflation and deflation An angioplasty balloon catheter and method of making and using the same. The balloon catheter may include a catheter shaft and a balloon coupled to the shaft. The balloon may include one or more cutting edges coupled thereto. The shaft may include one or more inflat... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780608 | Cryotherapy method for detecting and treating vulnerable plaque Methods, apparatus, and kits detect and/or treat vulnerable plaque of a blood vessel. A temperature differential can be sensed along a lumen surface with temperature sensors on a balloon filled with warm gas. Treatment methods include controlled and safe cryogenic c... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7776079 | Conical balloon for deployment into side branch A bifurcated catheter assembly has an undeployed state and a deployed state. The assembly comprises a bifurcated inflation shaft defining a shaft inner lumen, a first balloon defining a first balloon lumen, and a second balloon defining a second balloon lumen. The i... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771462 | Catheter with side sheath and methods A catheter system comprises a catheter having a catheter body with a distal end, a proximal end, a main vessel guidewire lumen for receiving a main vessel guidewire and a balloon disposing at the distal end of the catheter body. The catheter further includes a side ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7771369 | Guide catheter with removable support Catheters such as guide catheters can be configured for delivery of devices to vasculature portions such as intracranial spaces while retaining a desired level of flexibility. A catheter having an elongate shaft can include removable support means that can provide c... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7770359 | Banding system and process for banding piled products A banding system for piled products with a machine frame, a band feed mechanism disposed on the machine frame for feeding band material from a supply roll, means for forming a loop with said band material around the products to be banded, welding means to close said... | 08/10/2010 |
