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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104479 | Pleated bag for interventional pullback systems The present invention provides for pleated bags used with interventional pullback systems, including imaging catheters such as IVUS catheters, as well as for use with other catheters. An exemplary pleated bag of the present invention may be an elongate, sterile bag,... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8100130 | Medical drape A medical drape is disclosed. The drape comprises a main portion having a front side, a back side, a first edge, a second edge, a top, and a bottom. The first and second edges are positioned opposite one another. The top and the bottom are positioned opposite one ot... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8079365 | Surgical drape with position assisting fenestration A surgical drape has a fenestration configured to aid in identifying an anatomical point of interest and positioning the fenestration at the surgical site. In one preferred form, the surgical drape has a chevron-shaped fenestration for positioning the fenestration r... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8033283 | Urology drape A urology drape is disclosed which comprises a flexible sheet (12) which has a flexible hood (22) overlying part of the sheet (12) to form a repository (24) between the sheet (12) and the hood (22). The sheet (12) has... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7997277 | Fenestrated extremity surgical drape A method of forming a fenestrated extremity surgical drape includes providing improved seal integrity to reduce the occurrence of pathogenic contamination at the surgical site via migration through the seal. The seal has a non-linear configuration to eliminate uneve... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7856984 | Surgical covering material A surgical covering material formed by extruding a sheet, either by a blown film or a cast film process. The upper exposed layer of the material is made by using a foaming agent to create elongated depressions that are surrounded by raised areas. The alternating rai... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7690380 | Surgical drape having a fluid collection pouch with an inflatable rim According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7621278 | Eye drape for surgical procedures Eye drapes that cover the conjunctiva and reduce the incidence of eye infection are provided. The eye drape has a flexible material and attached thereto a surgical drape. The flexible material is preferably circular with an opening to expose the cornea. The bottom o... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7594512 | Fenestrated extremity surgical drape A fenestrated extremity surgical drape has improved seal integrity to reduce the occurrence of pathogenic contamination at the surgical site via migration through the seal. The seal has a non-linear configuration to eliminate uneven stress concentrations commonly lo... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7418966 | Surgical drape and method of detecting fluid and leaks in thermal treatment system basins A drape according to the present invention is constructed of or includes conductive and insulating drape segments and is disposed over a top surface of a thermal treatment system having a basin recessed therein. A portion of the drape is pushed down into, and confor... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7343919 | Surgical drape with a pouch A surgical drape having a sheet. The sheet includes a distal side and a proximal side relative to a surgical patient. The drape also includes a surgical pouch connected to the distal side of the sheet. The surgical pouch is connected to the sheet via at least two el... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7316233 | Stockinette extremity drape The invention herein provides an integrated drape for use in surgical procedures involving anatomical extremities and having a unitary assembled structure, said drape comprising: a flexible panel sheet portion having first and second opposing sides and having a fene... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309519 | Friction control articles for healthcare applications Friction control articles for use in healthcare applications, the articles generally comprising a backing Layer having a first surface and a second surface, where projecting from the first surface of the backing layer is an array of stems, wherein at least a portion... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299803 | 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... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7290547 | Covering for an aseptic treatment site A covering for an aseptic treatment site is described and which includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably affixed in su... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275544 | Covering for an aseptic treatment site A covering for an aseptic treatment site is disclosed. An exemplary covering includes a substrate defining an aperture which permits selective access to an aseptic treatment site on a patient; and a transparent cover is borne by the substrate and which is removably ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267124 | Emergency tracheostomy kit A kit that facilitates performance of a tracheostomy in emergency situations remote from an operating room. The kit includes a template guide for placement on a person on which the tracheostomy is to be performed to indicate the desired incision location, a cutting ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7252089 | Surgical laminar air flow apparatus and method A apparatus and method for protecting a patient's area from aerobic contamination comprising a flexible drape assembly adhered to the surrounding area being operated on. The drape assembly includes two sheet members having predetermined cooperative dimensions and jo... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235066 | Fluid containment device A wound irrigation/fluid containment system having a flexible bag body defining a containment space, the bag body including walls and at least one opening with a seal, means for accessing through the bag body walls to the containment space and means for inflating po... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7131965 | Medical fluid collection and removal device Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising a shallow tray defining a liquid receiving zone that is upwardly exposed for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area, and a liquid collector in a zone for collecting dropping liquid while allowing a... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114499 | Retracting eye drape A retracting eye drape assembly is disclosed for use around a patient's eye to seclude and seal off the operative field during eye surgery. The drape assembly includes a retraction member connected to the drape and configured to engage the patient's eyelid, an exten... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114500 | Surgical draping system A draping system provides a continuous sterile field between a patient incision area and one or more medical practitioners. The draping system has a quick release system incorporated into the drape that enables a medical practitioner to separate from the continuous ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105009 | Access device maintenance apparatus and method A trocar includes a valve housing and cannula which define a working channel. A valve disposed in the valve housing along the working channel includes a gel material which defines a slit that functions as a zero seal in the absence of an instrument, and an instrumen... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101389 | Inflatable lower body thermal blanket A thermal blanket includes an inflatable covering with a head end, a foot end, two edges, and an undersurface. The covering includes a plurality of inflatable chambers that are inflated when a thermal-controlled inflating medium is introduced into the thermal blanke... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096870 | Disposable sterile surgical drape and attached instruments A disposable sterile surgical drape with pre-attached disposable sterile instruments for use in a selected surgical procedure is provided. The disposable sterile surgical drape basically comprises a drape having a size for covering an operating table and a patient t... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096871 | Surgical drape having a fluid collection pouch with an inflatable rim According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086404 | Surgical drape with adjustable fenestration A surgical drape for covering a patient during a surgical procedure is provided. The drape has a base sheet having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of edges. A fenestration is formed in the base sheet positionable over the surgical site. A reinforc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073507 | Sterile ocular cover and method A sterile ocular cover for an eye during surgery which includes a sheet member with a centrally located hole. The sheet member is made from a flexible material and it is designed to be placed over and in contact with the surface of the conjunctiva. The hole is sligh... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066934 | Adhesive including medicament and device and method for applying same The present invention provides a device and method for safely applying cyanoacrylate or other adhesives to skin lacerations. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044132 | Surgical drape adapted for use with radiological equipment A surgical drape provides a volume to accommodate radiological equipment such as a C-arm x-ray device without pulling the bottom of the drape up which could otherwise interrupt the sterile field. In one preferred embodiment, the space is created with pleated or gath... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040484 | Protector for anesthesia instruments and/or machine A protector for use with an anesthesia machine and anesthesia instruments. The protector includes a container member having a cavity for holding an anesthesia instrument and having an open mouth for allowing ingress and egress into the cavity; and securing structure... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036513 | Barrier device A barrier device for applying a surgical cloth adjacent to the location on a patient's body where a surgical intervention is to be performed, the barrier device having an upper side of which a part is intended to abut against the underside of the surgical cloth. An ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036927 | Face foam free protective eyewear with inner liner and vent The present invention provides protective eyewear for indoor and outdoor activities. In particular the present invention provides eyewear with an inner liner that protects the wearer's eyes from wind, dust, moisture, glare, allergens, and damaging ultraviolet radiat... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6994091 | Surgical drape with diverting feature A surgical drape for use during surgery of a patient is provided. The surgical drape includes a sheet that is configured for covering at least a portion of the patient during surgery. At least one diverting feature is located on the sheet, and has substantially the ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6978785 | Eye-surgical holed towel An eye-surgical holed towel comprises a transparent PVC holed towel with two holes at a center thereof; a separable paper adhered to a backside of the holed towel; the separable paper having two holes; and an opaque shielding sheet adhered to a front side of the hol... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966320 | Surgical covering assembly A surgical covering assembly includes a flexible cover that has a length and width each greater than 2.30 feet. The cover has an opening extending therethrough. A transparent window is attached to the cover and substantially covers the opening. The window comprises ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6935341 | Irrigation drape A disposable surgical kit for use with a lavage instrument provides a three dimensional enclosure to capture splash back and aerosols created by the procedure. The kit has a transparent surgical drape to be fitted to a lavage instrument. The drape has an opening for... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923186 | Body split surgical drape for shoulder with pouch A body split surgical drape for use in shoulder surgery includes a pouch for collecting fluids. ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6874505 | Surgical drape system with pouch A surgical drape system is provided including a drape component and a pouch component. The drape component has a main sheet portion and may have a fenestration for providing access to an operative site on a patient. The pouch component may be created from a rear pan... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6863071 | Refractive surgical drape The invention comprises a surgical drape formed of a sheet material having a periphery and with a particular type of aperture spaced from periphery. The invention further comprises a method of using the drape. The aperture has a dominant portion and at least one sub... | 03/08/2005 |
