Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187229 | Coaxial catheter system A medical system comprises a first medical probe having indicia, and a second medical probe in a coaxial arrangement with the first medical probe. The second medical probe has a detector (e.g., an optical detector) configured for detecting a passage of the indicia a... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8152767 | Low profile introducer apparatus An introducer apparatus includes an outer sleeve and an inner cannula received within the lumen of the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve has a profile such that at least a portion of the distal end of the outer sleeve tapers in the distal direction at an angle not exce... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8079985 | Guide device for introducing at least a surgical instrument internally of an organic cavity, in particular a vascular cavity A guide device (1) for introducing at least a surgical instrument internally of an organic cavity (2), in particular a vascular cavity comprises a guide body or guide catheter (3) which is substantially hollow and flexible and exhibits an open d... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7985203 | Sequential introduction of skin penetrators A device for facilitating the use or application of skin penetrators, the device including a puncturing part for piercing the skin, an indwelling part which can be introduced into the skin through an opening generated by the puncturing part and remains there, wherei... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7931621 | Infusion assembly An infusion assembly comprises a cannula subassembly and a source subassembly. The cannula subassembly includes a substantially planar base, a cannula projecting from the base so as to be beneath the patient's skin when the subassembly is deployed, and a generally c... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7871398 | Catheter with larger proximal end portion Catheter assembly (100) having at least one lumen (150 or 160) and joined to hub (106). While the lumen inner diameter(s) remain constant from distal end (144) of the catheter (140) to proximal end (142), the outer ca... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7736336 | Paracentesis device having multiple detachable components The invention described herein relates to an improved device for paracentesis procedures, such as thoracentesis. The device comprises a cannula assembly, valve assembly, and catheter assembly, wherein the cannula assembly is removably attached to the valve assembly,... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7731691 | Subcutaneous infusion device and device for insertion of a cannula of an infusion device and method An infusion device including a site and a set for delivery of a substance to a patient. The site can include a cannula that is introduced into a subcutaneous layer of skin of the patient. The set can be coupled to the site by placing the set over the site and moving... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7699808 | Subcutaneous infusion device and method An infusion device including a site and a set for delivery of a substance to a patient. The site can include a cannula that is introduced into a subcutaneous layer of skin of the patient. The set can be coupled to the site by, for example, placing the set over the s... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7601138 | Catheter The catheter provided in accordance with aspects of the present invention includes an elongate tube having a proximal tube portion and a distal tube portion formed by stretching the distal portion of the elongate tube. The catheter is made throughout from an identic... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7458956 | Apparatus for delivery of controlled doses of therapeutic drugs in endoluminal procedures An improved method and apparatus for administering drugs during an endoluminal procedure is disclosed. An embodiment of the present invention utilizes a catheter having distal and proximal ends and a drug reservoir located within the catheter to efficiently and accu... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7413560 | Safety arteriovenous fistula needle A Safety Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) winged safety needle device provides a safety feature including a protective shield with handling wings, which when placed in cooperating relationship, allows accommodation of a blood collection needle and a hub. The Safety AVF p... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7361159 | Passive safety shield A safety apparatus is provided which includes a needle hub having an arm extending therefrom and an extensible frame connected to the needle hub. The extensible frame includes a proximal segment that is hingedly connected to a distal segment. The extensible frame is... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353822 | Clamping assembly for limiting the depth of insertion of a respiratory care treatment device A medical device clamping assembly includes proximal and distal axially aligned members. The proximal and distal members are movable relative to each other. A channel is defined through the members for receipt of at least a portion of a treatment device therethrough... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337004 | Method and apparatus for veterinary RF pain management A method and apparatus for reducing chronic pain in animals by radio frequency (RF) neuromodulation of peripheral nerves of the animal is disclosed. The method, using the disclosed apparatus, comprises the steps of attaching active and dispersive percutaneous probes... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331953 | Method and apparatus for dermatological treatment The present invention provides improved methods and apparatus for skin treatment. The apparatus includes multiple sources of optical energy or several blades that are scanned along a region of skin to form micro-line patterns of damaged tissue. The micro-lines are s... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7320682 | Safety device A safety device for a needle is provided. The device includes a spring biased sheath which acts to cover the needle before and after use. The safety device also includes a spring biased lock which is operable to lock the sheath in a safe position unless the biasing ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318818 | Indwelling catheter set An indwelling catheter set comprises a cannula housing. The cannula housing comprises: (a) a catheter disposed substantially in the axial direction and formed into a hollow body opened at its distal and proximal ends; and (b) a catheter hub comprising a through bore... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309341 | Single lumen anastomosis applier for self-deploying fastener A surgical tool or applier facilitates laparoscopic or endoscopic implantation through a single bodily tissue lumen of an anastomotic ring device for forming a hollow rivet type of attachment between tissue lumens. In addition to forming a puncture between apposite ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303552 | Split valve for peel-away sheath A breakaway valve body for a peel-away introducer sheath. The valve body can be used in conjunction with a distally coupled peel-away introducer sheath and a proximally coupled flexible valve sleeve for restricting fluid flow from the introducer sheath when the valv... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303545 | Protective housing for a butterfly needle A butterfly-needle set has an elongated two-part case forming a pair of transversely open slots. An elongated needle in the case has a pair of generally coplanar and oppositely projecting wings projecting out of the case through the slots. The slots are sufficiently... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300423 | Safety device with trigger mechanism A safety device, usable in particular with hypodermic needles, and incorporating a trigger mechanism which when activated primes the device to initiate the unsheathing of the needle in use by flexing one or more needle-surrounding legs away from the needle axis; the... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7267653 | Blood collection needle A blood collection needle which includes a needle for puncturing a patient's skin; a needle for puncturing a rubber plug which seals a blood collection tube; a hub for securing respective proximal portions of the two needles; a resilient cap fitted to the hub; and a... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264001 | Guidewire exit tool A guidewire exit tool includes a pin that is insertable into a guidewire channel of a rapid exchange-type catheter. The pin has at least one tapered end that urges a guidewire out of a slit in guidewire channel. In one embodiment the exit tool has an oval handle tha... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7255685 | Retractable I-V catheter placement device An intravenous catheter placement device having a hollow body and a nose on one end of the hollow body. A needle hub fits within the nose and contains a needle embedded therein. A catheter is free to slide along the needle and substantially covers the shaft of the n... | 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 |
| 7232425 | Apparatus and method for specific interstitial or subcutaneous diffusion and dispersion of medication A medication discharge assembly useful in patient systems includes a tubular element and a stylet. In a first, closed position, the stylet is seated within the tubular element and may provide a piercing point facilitating insertion of the tubular element to a treatm... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229433 | Apparatus for treating pneumothorax and/or hemothorax An apparatus for treating pneumothorax and/or hemothorax that does not require the assembly of parts and can be used by medical personnel with minimal experience and training in treating these conditions. The apparatus comprises a trocar obturator unit comprising a ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226434 | Safety shield A safety shield including a protective device is provided including a piercing member having a proximal end, a distal end and defining a longitudinal axis. A clip defines a first cavity dimensioned for movement of the piercing member therethrough and is oriented in ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217275 | Tunnel port apparatus with serial gas-check assembly Provided herein is a port apparatus and method for inserting a tube device, in particular peritoneal dialysis catheters, into an organism. Access to the peritoneal cavity for dialysis is established by creating a controlled cutaneoperitoneal fistula with a catheter ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214228 | Tunnel port apparatus Provided herein is a port apparatus and method for inserting a tube device, in particular peritoneal dialysis catheters, into an organism. Access to the peritoneal cavity for dialysis is established by creating a controlled cutaneoperitoneal fistula with a catheter ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207980 | Composite ophthalmic microcannula Microcannulae are constructed with multiple components in a composite design, allowing the microcannulae to have varying mechanical and delivery properties that will enable ophthalmic treatments by minimally invasive means. The microcannula includes at least one fle... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204826 | Apparatus and methods for guiding a needle A needle guiding apparatus includes a base, a guide assembly, and an imaging sight. The base defines an opening that extends through the base. The guide assembly includes at least one passage, and the guide assembly is disposed within the opening of the base. The gu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201740 | Forward-shielding blood collection set A blood collection set includes a needle having a puncture tip, a hub supporting the needle and including a release member, a safety shield, a drive member, and a packaging shield disposed on the hub. The safety shield is movable from a retracted position within the... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198150 | Device and method for hydrating and rehydrating orthopedic graft materials A vacuum package system for hydrating and/or rehydrating orthopedic graft materials, such as allograft materials, xenograft materials, and synthetic materials, is described. The system primarily includes a container, which includes a dividing device for dividing the... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198618 | Safety shield for medical needles Medical needle shield apparatus for covering a needle after use. In embodiments of this invention a shield with two or more segments hingedly connected to each other is movable from a retracted position where the needle is exposed, to an extended position where the ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198620 | One stage saline lock and intravenous catheter set and method of use The invention is a saline lock and intravenous catheter combination that is simple to use. The device preferably includes a hub and a catheter with the hub having a first port and a second port. A further embodiment provides a needle in communication with the device... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198631 | Advanced wound site management systems and methods An introducer having a sheath, a guide rod, and at least two wire stabilization guides being elongated members, at least a portion of which extend from an end of the sheath. The portions of the wire stabilization guides include a retention device formed on the porti... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195614 | Methods and apparatus for intraoperative administration of analgesia Disclosed herein is a catheter placement apparatus 900 for assisting in the placement of a catheter for administering analgesia intraoperatively in conjunction with spinal and other surgeries. The catheter placement apparatus 900 comprises a guide cond... | 03/27/2007 |
