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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162884 | Apparatus for introducing catheters or needles into a body part A template, to be provided at some distance from the skin, provided with multiple guide holes for needles or catheters of which one or more can anchor in the prostate. The template is provided with a locking mechanism so that, after placement, the anchored needles k... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8133201 | Template for injection placement A template for identifying a specific location for insertion of a hypodermic injection device to inject insulin at specific areas of an abdomen. It comprises a flexible sheet having at least top and bottom edges and first and second lateral edges. The exterior face ... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8092495 | Spinal platform and method for delivering a therapeutic agent to a spinal cord target A spinal platform for delivering a therapeutic agent to a spinal cord target includes a brace member for attachment to a plurality of bony structures surrounding at least a portion of the spinal cord target, a carriage member operatively coupled to and movable along... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092426 | Regional anesthesia system and cart A regional anesthesia system and a cart for aiding in the placement of a regional anesthesia block without the need of ancillary assistance. The invention includes equipment for use in the performance of a regional anesthesia block which is carried on a cart for tra... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8075525 | Sheet for guiding location of insulin injection A sheet for guiding location of insulin injection has a sheet shape. The sheet has a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. A reference mark is formed at a first portion of the sheet to correspond to user's navel. A plurality of injection holes is ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8057432 | Selective locking mechanism for an introducer device A selectively lockable introducer assembly is disclosed that comprises an introducer cannula and a needle guide. The introducer cannula is defined by a proximal end and a distal end and includes a lumen extending therebetween. The needle guide is defined by a body p... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7922692 | Vein scope and injection system A medical device adapted to a view one or more body passageways in a body portion. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7896838 | Illuminated syringe The invention is an apparatus comprising of a syringe, a plunger and a circuit for the purpose of activating a light source to illuminate a target area for application of the contents of the syringe in low-light or no-light situations. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7824372 | Syringe guide and shield for use in administering ophthalmologic injections A guide for use in medical procedures involving the eye comprises a shield for protecting portions of a patient's eye, as well as guide apertures through which an instrument, such as a needle can be inserted. The guide is positioned on the patient's eye, and a visib... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7806862 | Regional anesthesia system and cart A regional anesthesia system and a cart for aiding in the placement of a regional anesthesia block without the need of ancillary assistance. The invention includes equipment for use in the performance of a regional anesthesia block which is carried on a cart for tra... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7727192 | Puncture adapter for use in ultrasonic diagnosis An adapter for use in puncture (a puncture adapter) for performing puncture while an ultrasonic image is being observed. The puncture adapter is composed of a holder for holding a probe which transmits and receives an ultrasonic wave, and a base unit for movably sup... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722565 | Access system The invention provides systems and methods for providing access to a target site. Example systems may include a needle, a grid to guide the needle, a plate with an aperture, a member coupled to the plate and including a semispherical surface, and a hub slideably cou... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7713234 | Self-injection guide tablet The self-injection guide tablet for subcutaneous injections includes adhesively mounted templates with headings indicating a particular day and body injection area. Each template further includes a grid guide, designed to cover the body injection area, along with in... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7662132 | Expandable member for venous lead fixation The present invention is directed to a cardiac lead for delivery to the left side of a patient's heart including a self-expanding fixation method positioned over the distal portion of the lead. The self-expanding fixation member is capable of automatically expanding... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7645263 | Impedance sensor A transdermal transport device includes a reservoir for holding a formulation of an active principle, a needle with a bore through which the formulation is transported between the reservoir and a target area of a biological body, and an impedance sensor. The impedan... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7357787 | Guiding and positioning device and a system for positioning a catheter within a vein by means of the device A device for positioning a bore needle into a specific position within a vein includes a first body defining proximal and distal ends. A first needle extends from the distal end, establishing fluid communication through the first body from the distal to the proximal... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338503 | Non-invasive surgical ligation clip system and method of using A surgical ligation clip capable of remote deployment through a catheter. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331947 | Method for delivering ablation fluid to treat lesions A surgical apparatus for delivering fluid to treat a lesion comprising an elongated member having a distal tip and a plurality of slots formed in a sidewall proximal of the distal tip, a plurality of fluid delivery members positioned in the elongated member and havi... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329262 | Stereoguide for clamping neurosurgical instruments The present invention relates to apparatus for use in neurosurgery, and to a method of positioning neurosurgical apparatus. The stereoguide comprises first and second guide elements through which instruments are passed along an axis of insertion towards a target and... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322990 | Needle guide for stereotactic biopsy In a biopsy system having a biopsy needle guide secured to a needle guide support bracket, a biopsy needle guide is provided that includes a body having a periphery that defines an edge of the needle guide, the periphery defining a top surface, a bottom surface and ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316700 | Self optimizing lancing device with adaptation means to temporal variations in cutaneous properties A lancing device, an embodiment of which controls the advancement and retraction of a lancet by monitoring the position of the lancet in conjunction with a lancet controller which incorporates a feedback loop for modulating the lancet driver to follow a predetermine... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309326 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member, an introducer cap, and an infusion cap. The base member preferably comprises a soft cannula extending from a lower side of the base member, and a port on an upper side thereof. The port is configured to be in fluid communicat... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7280865 | Anchored fiducial apparatus and method An anchored fiducial apparatus is described. The fiducial apparatus anchors itself in the target region once inserted so that the fiducial apparatus does not move relative to the target region. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7255682 | Spot locator device A locator device precisely identifies a predetermined spot which is hidden by a skin. The device is an outer washer and an inner washer with both washers being magnetized. The inner washer is positioned underneath the skin to mark the location of the predetermined s... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7241283 | Method for intracranial catheter treatment of brain tissue A method for intracranial treatment of a patient is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting into the brain an outer catheter having an exterior surface, an inflatable balloon mounted upon the exterior surface, at least one element distal to the balloo... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7238172 | Deformable medical device for removing a needle The invention concerns a medical device comprising an inflatable sheath (2), a tubing (3) integral with a non-return valve (4), a rigid disc (5) forming a horizontal platform above the chamber (2) and means for receiving (6, 7, ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226228 | Advancing pen having individually capped cartridge An advancing pen comprising an outer barrel; an inner chamber having an open end and a closed end, the closed end comprising a driving mechanism; a plurality of cartridges, each cartridge of the plurality containing marking contents, a cartridge tip for applying the... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7198614 | Method and apparatus for adapting clothing to allow access for medical procedures The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for positioning and creating an opening in a person's shirt or blouse at a location that varies depending on the underlying location necessary to perform a medical procedure. The created opening allows acce... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192413 | Needle guard having inherent probe directing features A needle or puncture guard that has inherent probe directing features for use in an in-line configured shunt valve is provided. The guard comprises a base member configured for mounting within the domed reservoir of the shunt valve, and a guide wall seated on the ba... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7147371 | Laser guides for X-ray device Laser guides for an X-ray device are disclosed in which a pair of laser projecting means are rotatably affixed to any X-ray device, either portable or stationary, such that the beams from the projecting means project toward the X-ray receptor and inward toward a lin... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131962 | Port device for subcutaneous access to the vascular system of a patient A port device for implanting in a patient for subcutaneous access to the vascular system of the patient. The device includes a housing provided with apertures, each for receiving and retaining a needle. The housing is further provided with lock structure for locking... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7086172 | Grid for guided operations The invention relates to a grid (10) adapted to be arranged on a patient's skin to provide positioning information in CT-guided percutaneous operations. In one embodiment, the grid (10) comprises a flat and generally rectangular frame having two long s... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083576 | Biopsy marker delivery system An apparatus for delivering subcutaneous cavity marking devices. More particularly, the delivery devices may be used with biopsy systems permitting efficient placement of a biopsy marker within a cavity. The device may include an intermediate member which assists in... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070582 | Injection devices that provide reduced outflow of therapeutic agents and methods of delivering therapeutic agents Injection devices are provided, which reduce potential outflow of therapeutic agents from an injection site. Devices are provided having at least a first lumen containing one or more therapeutic agents and a second lumen containing a second material for injection in... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066908 | Method and apparatus for indicating or covering a percutaneous puncture site Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying and deploying a protective cover about a percutaneous puncture site formed by a hypodermic needle. In the preferred embodiment, a marking agent or puncture site covering, the latter of which preferably takes the form... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044932 | Implantable drug pump access template An implantable drug pump and an access template for locating the implanted pump refill septum, also known as a refill port, or cathether access port are disclosed. The access template comprises a denial surface, an access port, and template labeling. The denial surf... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7001341 | Marking biopsy sites A needle biopsy system for marking a sampling site is described. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994712 | Bioabsorbable marker having external anchoring means A clip and a bioabsorbable marker are employed to mark a biopsy site. The former provides a permanent marker that is clamped onto tissue and that cannot migrate from the site over time. The latter is gradually bioabsorbed over time but the time may vary widely from ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6972022 | Skin-marking device A skin-marking device is disclosed that has a holder body and cap having a shape other than round, preferably triangular, to prevent the device from accidentally rolling off a flat surface. Measuring indicia is disposed on the device for accurately measuring distanc... | 12/06/2005 |
