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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187161 | Self-referencing communication in implantable devices Various aspects of the present invention enable robust, reliable control functionality for effectors present on intraluminal, e.g., vascular leads, as well as other types of implantable devices. Aspects of the invention include implantable integrated circuits that h... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8047980 | Method of treating urinary incontinence A method for treating urinary incontinence includes the steps of inserting into the woman's vagina a first disposable device, removing the first disposable device, and inserting a second disposable device substantially identical to the first disposable device. The d... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7485087 | Fistula blocker In order to create a treatment device for clearing up fistulas with which fistulas can be treated as sparingly as possible, and where the functions of the adjacent anatomical structures are to remain as intact as possible, the invention proposes a fistula blocker fo... | 02/03/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7087042 | Ostomy appliance and method of use A new and improved ostomy or incontinence appliance that is user-friendly, sanitary, environmentally safe, provides novel attachment means, and further includes optional features including a temporary breather flange that allows for healing of the stoma orifice when... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083569 | Ostomy cartridge An ostomy cartridge for use in host device in a mammal includes a body formed at elastomeric partially of polymeric material and a stem. The stem is secured to the body and is operable to permit insertion of the body into the host device and removal of the body from... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070587 | Securing device for a low profile gastrostomy tube having an inflatable balloon A low profile gastrointestinal tube feeding system having a securing member for securing a feeding set to a low profile gastrostomy tube disposed inside a visceral organ of a patient's body so that inadvertent removal of the feeding set from the gastrostomy tube is ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7001367 | Valved ostomy drainage device The valved ostomy drainage device of the present invention includes a primary conduit which may be inserted into either a colonoscopy or ileostomy. Once inserted, a balloon cuff or collar on the inner aspect of the conduit is inflated which holds the conduit in plac... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6929627 | Support device for ostomy appliance A support device used when applying an ostomy appliance to a wearer, and in particular, a device that assists the wearer in applying the body side member of the ostomy appliance without substantial use of the wearer's arms or hands. The support device assists the we... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916312 | Applicator for excreta management device The applicator is used for a placement of an excreta management device on a wearer. The applicator has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a device facing surface and an opposing surface. The applicator comprises a handle disposed at transverse ends,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913573 | Positive-pressure rectal incontinence pad An ergonomically contoured, snail shaped rectal pad comprising a highly compressible pressure-producing node (2) contiguous to a thin blade-like structure called a tail (4) enveloped in an absorbent sheath. Surrounding these structures are two flap-lik... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6902541 | Low-profile enterostomy device An enterostomy device for providing fluids and nutrients through a stoma formed through the abdominal wall of a patient is described. The enterostomy device, which may be configured as either a gastrostomy device or a jejunostomy device, comprises a low-profile reta... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6739341 | 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... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6699174 | Female urinary incontinence device A female urinary incontinence management device having a base member that adhesively attaches to the patient, and a bag member that is sealingly and releasably attached to the base member. The base member is generally triangular having a top portion that,... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6659937 | Continent bladder access device A bladder access device is disclosed that incorporates a load port and a valve connected to each other by way of a series of tubes. The valve is a four piece elliptical ring closed by a locking mechanism. The inner major axis portion of the elliptical rin... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6654991 | Trocar button A device to facilitate injection/extraction of fluids from cadaver's body cavities and to plug the incisions made to effect such injections/extractions. The trocar button of the present invention has both an external, manually operable drive surface and a... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6569081 | Ostomy plug A disposable closure for a natural or artificial intestinal or urethral opening in the form of a body made from a material being soluble in visceral contents provides a disposable closure for a natural or artificial intestinal or urethral opening which cl... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6485435 | Fistula device and method for in-vivo evaluation of fish egg development A fistula device is provided for use with fish to gather materials, e.g., eggs, from inside an exterior body wall of the fish. The fistula device includes a body member having a flange at one end thereof. The flange, in use, engages an outside surface of ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6250306 | Assessment of ischemic wound healing therapeutics The present invention is directed to the assessment of ischemic wound therapeutics by characterizing wound healing parameters such as epithelialization, granulation tissue formation and contraction. The present invention is also directed to an animal mode... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6210347 | Remote control food intake restriction device A food intake restriction device for forming a stoma opening in the stomach or esophagus of a patient, comprises an elongated restriction member to be formed into at least a substantially closed loop defining a restriction opening, and a controllable adju... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6171231 | Urinary incontinence device A urinary incontinence device includes an occluding member, such as a tampon or plug that is retained by magnetic forces acting between a support and magnetic inserts located adjacent the urethra. The insets may be implanted or injected and hold the occlu... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6050982 | Concealed colostomy apparatus and method A concealed colostomy apparatus comprising a sleeve insertible into the bowel via a discharge opening thereof for retention therein, the sleeve then having a discharge end; a cap removably interfitting the discharge end of the sleeve; and a flexible pouch... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6013023 | Fecal incontinence device and method Provided is a device to control fecal incontinence and methods for its use. The device comprises a longitudinal tubular member having attached thereto bilaterally-extending wings for securing the device while in use. The device also comprises an expandabl... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5827325 | Implant in particular for the trocar puncture points An implant, in particular for the closure of trocar puncture points, has a flexible, flat base part (1) and a stopper part (2) that starts from one side (3) of the base part (1) and extends in an essentially perpendicular manner relative to the base part ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5800338 | Tampon or closure device for body passageways of animal or human beings A tampon or closure device for insertion into an external opening of an artificial or natural body canal of an animal or human being includes a resilient compressed plug-like body of a molded material, the body having a longitudinal direction and being ex... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5728114 | Apparatus and methods of use for preventing blood seepage at a percutaneous puncture site Apparatus and methods of use for reducing bleeding from the situs of a percutaneous arterial puncture in a living being, with the opening in the arterial wall having been closed by a closure including at least one portion of a suture extending out of the ... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5702421 | Closure device for closing a vascular opening, such as patent ductus arteriosus The invention relates to a closure device (10) for closing an anatomical anomaly in the form of a vascular opening (80), such as patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, foramen ovale or ventricular septal defect, including a closure body (14) that... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5681334 | Apparatus and methods of use for preventing blood seepage at a percutaneous puncture site Apparatus and methods of use for reducing bleeding from the situs of a percutaneous arterial puncture in a living being, with the opening in the arterial wall having been closed by a closure including at least one portion of a suture extending out of the ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5645565 | Surgical plug A surgical plug and method are disclosed for minimizing leakage of insufflation fluid from an inflated body cavity through a puncture opening during an endoscopic surgical procedure. The surgical plug and method can be used to maintain insufflation during... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5616116 | Stoma protector A unisex stoma protection device comprises a plate having a screened aperture which is aligned to fit over a stoma to protect the stoma from airborne pollutants. The device is held in place on the neck due to the curvature of the plate and a chain which i... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5545179 | Endoscopic access assembly An access assembly to provide access for surgical instruments during endoscopic surgical procedures and simultaneously seal the access opening when the instrument is withdrawn is disclosed. The assembly has a base, and an elastomeric sealing element and a... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5441040 | RDS speculum An improved speculum for increased exposure of the superior surgical limbus and stabilization of the eye during eye surgery.... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5437649 | Adjustable body opening dilator The present invention entails a body opening dilator for dilating opening of the body such a stoma or a rectal opening. The dilator includes an expandable screw actuated insert that is adapted to be inserted into the body opening. Disposed within the expa... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5403264 | Endoscopic closure inspection device An endoscopic inspection closure is described which has a guide device preventing the puncture incision created by a trocar obturator and cannula from closing and a closure device which fits within the guide device. The closure device is removable after t... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5352183 | Ileal reservoir device A device for stabilizing the base of the nipple valves in a continent ileal reservoir with inlet and outlet nipple valves, includes a substantially annular member made of a biocompatible material, the annular member being pre-formed and permanently shaped... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5282827 | Hemostatic puncture closure system and method of use A system, a closure, and method of use for determining the position of a blood vessel via a percutaneous puncture and for sealing the percutaneous puncture in the blood vessel. The system includes an introducer sheath and associated positioning device, a ... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5045052 | Sealing device for controlling ileo-colostomies A sealing device for controlling ileo-colostomies comprises an external cover, a hollow stopper insertable into a hole or preternatural anus practiced, a base plate to be applied on an external face of an abdominal area and surrounding the hole or pretern... | 09/03/1991 |
| 4981465 | Disposable closure means for an artificial ostomy opening or an incontinent natural anus A disposable closure for an artificial or an incontinent natural intestinal opening has a porous, elastic, air-filled body which in a state not influenced by external compressive forces is a substantially cylindrical, conical or bell-shaped structure havi... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4950223 | Stoma closure devices A closure device for use in the closure of stomas and the like is described and comprises a bellows like reservoir which is integral with and in fluid communication with a bell-shaped inflatable bung. The inflatable bung can be positioned with a body chan... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4941869 | Ostomy plug-pouch An ostomy pouch having a plug for the stoma and a pouch to collect natural discharges. The plug stops the natural discharges from collecting in the pouch. The pouch is employed to catch any discharges that might leak through the plug and to form a reservo... | 07/17/1990 |
