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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176922 | System and method for bidirectional communication with an implantable medical device using an implant component as an antenna A system and method enables data to be communicated from a position within a human body to an external data device. The system includes a wireless communication module that is electrically coupled to an implant component having a metal surface so that the implant co... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8171938 | Devices, systems, and methods for locating magnetic injection fill ports Devices, systems, and methods provide accurate and consistent identification of the center of a magnetic infusion port. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8151801 | Septum port locator system and method for an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device An implantable medical device system includes an implantable device and an external locator device for percutaneously locating detecting port opening of the implantable device. The implantable device includes a port chamber forming the port opening, a septum sealing... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8141558 | Position dependent interference cancellation A method for position tracking includes receiving signals from a main position transducer at a distal end of a medical probe via wiring traversing the probe to a connector at a proximal end of the probe, for connection to a processor, which processes the signals to ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8113210 | Medical tube and system for locating the same in a body using passive integrated transponders A medical tube has one or more permanent passive integrated transponders associated therewith that are capable of being located by a detection apparatus which senses the electromagnetic field strength gradient generated by each passive integrated transponder associa... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8074662 | Surgical communication and power system A system operable to assist in a surgical procedure. The system can include a surgical navigation system that can be used to assist in determining a position of the surgical instrument, an information of an anatomical body, information regarding an anatomical struct... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8015978 | Locating an implanted object based on external antenna loading In general, the invention is directed to techniques for locating an implanted object using an external antenna. The implanted object may be, for example, an internal antenna that facilitates recharging of and/or communication with an implantable medical device. An e... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8015977 | Indicator tool for use with an implantable medical device The invention is directed toward a magnetic indicator tool used to determine the setting of an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device includes a magnetic indicator device coupled to a valve on the implantable medical device. External magnetic fie... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8001975 | Medical device communications network A medical device communications network comprises a plurality of medical devices including either or both of a first number of surgical instruments and a second number of implants configured for subcutaneous implantation in a biological body. A corresponding plurali... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8001977 | Device for moving magnetic nanoparticles through tissue The movement of magnetically responsive nanoparticles through a membrane is significantly enhanced by using a varying magnetic field gradient. The magnetic field varies in intensity and/or direction and can be achieved by mechanically varying the position of a magne... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8001976 | Management systems for the surgically treated obese patient In one embodiment, a pressure sensing system is described which transmits data to a patient management system external to a patient. The pressure sensing system can rigidly couple to an implantable port or flexibly couple to an implantable port. In some embodiments,... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7992573 | Optically guided system for precise placement of a medical catheter in a patient A system is provided comprising an optically-guided catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen. A light-emitting means is coupled to the catheter, the catheter is inserted into place in the patient, and light is emitted as a point or points... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7984718 | Method for cleaning or limiting adhesive Methods for cleaning and limiting the extent of adhesives are disclosed. For example, a method for cleaning adhesive near a surgical site in a patient's body comprises the acts of dispensing a magnetic adhesive at a desired location at the surgical site, and applyin... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7971592 | Magnetic cell and method of using the same In the present invention, because no examples are known of binding of magnetic particle to mesenchymal cell or chondrocyte which might be used in regenerative medicine, whether or not a cell having the magnetic particle bound thereto is retained in local by external... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7934508 | Tactile feedback for indicating validity of communication link with an implantable medical device Implantable medical device telemetry is provided between an implantable medical device and an external communication device. The implantable medical device includes a device transmitter and/or a device receiver. The external communication device includes a moveable ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7926491 | Method and apparatus for sensing field strength signals to estimate location of a wireless implantable marker Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus for use in a system that senses an excitable wireless target capable of being implanted in a body or tissue. The apparatus includes multiple electromagnetic field sensors arranged approximately in a common pl... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7882842 | Airway implant sensors and methods of making and using the same An airway implant device for maintaining and/or creating an opening in air passageways is disclosed. Methods of using the device are also disclosed. The airway implant device comprises a deformable element to control the opening of an air passageway. Preferably the ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878207 | Locating an implanted object based on external antenna loading In general, the invention is directed to techniques for locating an implanted object using an external antenna. The implanted object may be, for example, an internal antenna that facilitates recharging of and/or communication with an implantable medical device. An e... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7878208 | Method and apparatus for determining a characteristic of an in vivo sensor Methods and systems are provided for determining a characteristic of an in vivo sensor. A transmit field, operative to induce a response signal in an associated in vivo sensor, is generated at a transmitting component having an associated orientation. The response s... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7866322 | Device, system and method for transfer of signals to a moving device A system for transfer of a signal, such as an energizing signal, to a transmitting in vivo sensing device. The in vivo device includes at least one signal transmitter and at least one signal receiving unit. The system includes an external phased array antenna. The p... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7856987 | Electronic valve reader The invention is directed toward a magnetic valve reader used as an indicator tool. The magnetic valve reader determines a location and an orientation for a magnetic indicator device to indicate a device setting of an implantable medical device. The implantable medi... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7856986 | Magnetic alignment apparatus for a transcutaneous transfer system In one embodiment of the invention, a transcutaneous transfer system is disclosed. The system comprises: an inductively-coupled coil system comprising an external and an internal coil adapted to be transcutaneously juxtaposed along a coupling axis; an internal magne... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7827993 | Skin pressure reduction to prevent decubitus ulcers by partial magnetic levitation A magnetic levitation system for immobile patients in a wheelchair is disclosed. A magnet multi-pole configuration that is mechanically stable is provided that lifts the body and/or load shifts (rotates the body from side to side) the body. Based on a multi-pole con... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7806122 | Septum port locator system and method for an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device An implantable medical device system includes an implantable device and an external locator device for percutaneously locating detecting port opening of the implantable device. The implantable device includes a port chamber forming the port opening, a septum sealing... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7784468 | Surgical implement detection system Surgical implements used during an operating procedure are detected in human tissue. Markers attached to the surgical implements change their impedance at a preselected frequency in the presence of an electromagnetic field. Each of the markers is thereby provided wi... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7775215 | System and method for determining implanted device positioning and obtaining pressure data A sense head comprises a plurality of coils and a needle window. The sense head is operable to receive RF signals communicated from a needle target such as an injection port located within a patient. A user interface is configured to visually display an indication t... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7757695 | Method for catheter placement Light from a small laser diode is inserted in a distal end of a catheter and passed through an optical fiber that is either included in the lumen or incorporated into the wall of an invasive catheter tube during manufacture. The light is selected to be of a waveleng... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7712470 | Devices with integral magnets and uses thereof In one embodiment, an elongate body with a proximal end and a distal end is disclosed and which is controllable by an operator at the proximal end; in one embodiment, the elongate body is a catheter and the catheter tip is located at the distal end. The body contain... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7699060 | Tactile feedback for indicating validity of communication link with an implantable medical device Implantable medical device telemetry is provided between an implantable medical device and an external communication device. The implantable medical device includes a device transmitter and/or a device receiver. The external communication device includes a moveable ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7699059 | Implantable wireless sensor The progress of a endovascular aneurysm repair can be monitored by inserting a pressure transducer sensor using a catheter into the sac during endovascular aneurysm repair and then using a small, hand-held read out device to measure pressure easily, safely, inexpens... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7658196 | System and method for determining implanted device orientation A system is operable to detect the orientation of an implant component. The system comprises an implantable component, an external component, and a logic component. The implantable component comprises a first coil operable to transmit a first signal having a phase. ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7650888 | Method and system for identification of a medical implant The invention relates to a method and a system for identification of a medical implant that is inserted into a patient. Identification data of the medical implant is stored in an RFID chip. The RFID chip is inserted into the body of the patient. The RFID chip can be... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7540287 | Patient identification system and method for preventing wrong site procedure A patient equipped with a device in a first mode is scheduled for a procedure in a procedure room at a facility with pre-procedure rules (e.g., requiring procedure site marking). Only a surgeon or other authorized individual is permitted to change the first mode to ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7540288 | User interface for remote control of medical devices An interface for remotely controlling a medical device in a patient's body provides a two dimensional display of a three dimensional rendering of the operating region, and allows the user to select the orientation or location of the distal end of the medical device ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7537012 | Medical devices for occlusion of blood flow A medical, surgical, or operating kit for occluding or controlling blood flow or fluid flow is disclosed. The kit is comprised of (a) a dispersion of magnetic microparticles which can be administered into a blood vessel or fluid vessel, and (b) an external magnetic ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7523756 | System for detecting position of capsule endoscope in subject A system is for detecting a position of a device. The device is swallowed, passes through a subject, and includes a magnetic field generator generating a constant magnetic field. The system also includes a position transducer. The position transducer includes a magn... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7513257 | System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters A system for monitoring and/or affecting parameters of a patient's body and more particularly to such a system comprised of a system control unit (SCU) and one or more other devices, preferably battery-powered, implanted in the patient's body, i.e., within the envel... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7464713 | Miniature magnetomechanical tag for detecting surgical sponges and implements Externally detectable electronic article surveillance markers are attached to surgical implements, such as sponges and surgical instruments, appointed for use in a surgical wound. The attachment mechanism facilitates detection by an external interrogating field befo... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7437193 | Microstimulator employing improved recharging reporting and telemetry techniques An implantable microstimulator configured to be implanted beneath a patient's skin for tissue stimulation to prevent and/or treat various disorders, e.g., neurological disorders, uses a self-contained power source such as a primary battery, a rechargeable battery, o... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7406105 | System and method for sharing a common communication channel between multiple systems of implantable medical devices A system and method that facilitates multiple systems of communicating devices, i.e., a master device and one or more implantable slave devices, to coexist on a common, e.g., RF, communication channel having a limited temporal bandwidth while maintaining the require... | 07/29/2008 |
