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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7988616 | Implantable pump for operation of hydraulic implant An implantable pump for pumping fluid to or from a hydraulic surgical implant inside a human's or an animal's body comprises a wall forming a chamber for the fluid, the wall including a base plate and a membrane, which is displaceable relative to the base plate to c... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7896798 | Implant for treatment of male urinary stress incontinence An implant for treating male urinary stress incontinence includes a tape (1), and a cushion (5) capable of being filled with fluid, which tape (1) with the cushion (5), when laid onto the patient's urethra, may be looped over the lower pu... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7572218 | Implantable muscle closing prosthesis system, in particular in the anal channel area An implantable muscle closing prosthesis system, particularly for opening and closing the rectum, characterized in that it has a compression unit, which comprises a compression cuff (1) and a reservoir cuff (2) molded as hollow bodies, and may integrat... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7371208 | Careful incontinence treatment apparatus An apparatus for treating an anal or urinary incontinent patient includes a constriction device is applied on the patient's large intestine or urethra. The constriction device includes an elongate adjustable constriction member extending in a loop around and consist... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367937 | Gastric band A gastric band includes a balloon shaped and dimensioned to circumscribe the stomach at a predetermined location. The balloon includes a longitudinally extending body and a supply tube is secured to the balloon for fluid communication with an internal cavity of the ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364540 | Implantable device and method for adjustably restricting a body lumen An implantable device and method for adjustably restricting a selected body lumen such as the urethra of a patient to treat urinary incontinence. The device includes an expandable element or membrane such as a balloon attached pressure-tightly to a flexible conduit ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351198 | Implantable adjustable sphincter system An implantable adjustable sphincter system is comprised of a band configured to encircle a portion of an anatomical passageway, a manual pump, a reservoir in fluid communication with the pump, and a valve assembly in fluid communication with the band and the manual ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338433 | Remotely adjustable gastric banding method A remotely controllable gastric banding device (10) for placement around the stomach of a patient for the treatment of obesity. The device (10) comprises a gastric band (10) having an inflatable chamber (16) for adjusting the inner circum... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7288064 | Gastric ring The gastric ring comprises an elongate element that can be deformed into a loop between a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, together with closure means suitable for folding the elongate element into a loop and for fastening the distal and proximal end p... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282023 | Method and device for controlling the inflation of an inflatable prosthetic envelope A method and device for controlling the inflation of a prosthesis, particularly applicable to gastric implants. A liquid-containing bag is connected to a unit defining a transfer circuit under the control of the shutter and connected to an inflatable envelope, where... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276077 | Body fluid flow control device A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for contr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273448 | Male urethral prosthesis The present invention provides a urethral prosthesis including a substrate, an inflatable pillow attached to the substrate, a pressurized reservoir in fluid communication with the pillow and a restrictor. Upon compression of the inflatable pillow, inflating agent is... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7258661 | Stoma plug An ostomy plug is described comprising first and second chambers having adjacent ends coupled to, and in fluid communication with, each other. The first chamber may be for insertion into a stoma. The second chamber may contain fluid for inflating the first chamber w... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7233315 | Haptic feedback devices and methods for simulating an orifice An apparatus comprises an input device and an actuator. The input device has an interface portion. The interface portion defines a selectively adjustable orifice having a range of sizes. The interface portion defines a plane and a longitudinal axis. An actuator is c... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7220244 | Infusion apparatus with constant force spring energy source A fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, oncolytics, hormones, steroids, blood clotting agents, analgesics, bio pharmaceuticals and like medicinal agents from a reservoir that has been filled from prefilled contain... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204150 | Turbo sump for use with capacitive pressure sensor The disclosed pressure sensor includes a body, a diaphragm, and a flow defining structure. The body defines an interior volume. The diaphragm divides the interior volume into a first portion and a second portion. At least a first part of the diaphragm moves in a fir... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7172607 | Device for generating an artificial constriction in the gastrointestinal tract A device for generating an artificial constriction in a gastrointestinal tract includes a band, which can be placed annularly about a particular portion of the gastrointestinal tract, having a fillable hollow volume, and a closure device for connecting end regions o... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165548 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures Systems, methods and devices for performing pulmonary procedures, and in particular treating lung disease. A flow control element includes a valve that prevents airflow in the inhalation direction but permits airflow in the exhalation direction. The flow control ele... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7128707 | Electroactive polymer based artificial sphincters and artificial muscle patches Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7118526 | Device for generating an artificial constriction in the gastrointestinal tract A device for generating an artificial constriction in the gastrointestinal tract comprises a band (1), which can be placed annularly about a particular portion of the gastrointestinal tract, and a closure device (2) for connecting the end regions of th... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7047832 | Apparatus for measuring gas exchange A container having a port for holding a liquid medium and a reactant that interact to produce a change in gas levels within the container. A removable stopper for insertion into the port creating an airtight seal. A tube extending through the stopper into the contai... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037303 | Urinary flow control valve A flow control valve (22) such as for a catheter (10) allows discharge of urine from a bladder (12) by manual actuation. The valve (22) may be a double-duckbill valve (22) with a single slit (62) at one apex (60a | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033387 | Body fluid flow control device A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for contr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018398 | System and method for treating urinary tract disorders A method, device, and system for treatment of urinary tract disorders is provided. The device includes a catheter having multiple lumens for insertion into a urinary bladder and for providing fluid flow within the bladder and within the fluid reservoir within the ur... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014606 | Apparatus and method for inserting an adjustable implantable genitourinary device An implantable medical device and method for adjustably restricting a selected body lumen such as a urethra or ureter of a patient to treat urinary incontinence or ureteral reflux. The device includes an adjustable element and a tubular elongate body, where the adju... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011622 | Parylene coated components for artificial sphincters This invention provides an artificial sphincter including a component coated on at least one contacting surface with a polymeric material, the polymeric coating adapted to expand and return to an original configuration and to prevent or inhibit wear or abrasion of t... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011621 | Body fluid flow control method and device An implantable apparatus for controlling fluid flow within a host body includes a constricting member for allowing fluid flow within a body canal when in an open position, and for reducing fluid flow within a body canal when in an closed position. Remote telemetry c... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011094 | Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use A flow control device includes a sealing component that can be positioned within a bronchial lumen. The sealing component can comprise two or more overlapping segments that are movable relative to one another such that the segments collectively form a seal that can ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6966875 | Adjustable gastric implant A gastric band implant characterized in that a strap constituted by an elongate piece is secured to the inside of an inflatable bag. The width and thickness of the piece are smaller than the corresponding dimensions of an oblong right cross-section of the bag. The p... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964667 | Formed in place fixation system with thermal acceleration A subcutaneously formed in place orthopedic fixation device is provided, such as for fixation of the spine or other bone or bones. The device comprises an inflatable member, such as a tubular balloon. A heat source is provided in thermal communication with the inter... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6941950 | Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. An identified region of t... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942679 | Aneurysm treating instrument The object of the present invention is to provide an improved balloon catheter for curing aneurysms, and particularly dissecting aortic aneurysms, promptly and without surgical treatment, the therapeutic appliance for treating dissecting aortic aneurysms comprising ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921360 | Electroactive polymer based artificial sphincters and artificial muscle patches Provided are artificial muscle patches, which are adapted to be implanted adjacent a patient's heart, and artificial sphincter cuffs, which are adapted to be implanted around a body lumen, such as the urethra, the anal canal, or the lower esophagus. The devices of t... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6911002 | Sling with pad for treatment of urinary incontinence The present invention relates to a sling (1) for treatment of urinary incontinence, consisting of a band (2) which comprises a middle part (3) and two end parts (4), the said sling including, on its middle part (3), at least one pa... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908473 | Tissue anchoring devices, biological vessel suspending devices and systems and methods utilizing same An elastic suspension device is disclosed. The elastic suspension device includes an element including an elastic connector and at least one anchor at an end portion of the connector, the at least one anchor is designed for anchoring the elastic connector to a tissu... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6904909 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures An implantable flow control element is provided which prevents air from entering an isolated portion of a patient's lung. The element may permit air to escape from the isolated portion so that the element acts like a valve. Systems for implanting pulmonary devices a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901927 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures An implantable flow control element is provided which prevents air from entering an isolated portion of a patient's lung. The element may permit air to escape from the isolated portion so that the element acts like a valve. Systems for implanting pulmonary devices a... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6895972 | Incontinence device insertion kit A kit to facilitate self-placement of an incontinence prevention device within the urethra includes a deployment base member, a deployment tube, a deployment pusher along with the incontinence prevention device in a sterile pack. The base member includes a rigid sha... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6843766 | Fecal incontinence management device An apparatus, and corresponding method, for management of fecal incontinence comprising a catheter having at least two electrodes and an inflatable balloon, a non-conductive sleeve surrounding the electrodes, and an alarm box, wherein the catheter is insertable into... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6786861 | Distensible sling for urinary incontinence The invention provides a sling prosthesis (10) for urinary incontinence and also a method of treating urinary incontinence. The sling (10) has a flexible elongate member (12) and a distensible portion (14) and is configured to be inserted... | 09/07/2004 |
