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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8105288 | Apparatus for peripheral vascular access This invention provides devices and methods for insertion of a catheter into a vessel. The devices include coaxial slidably mounted needle, dilator and catheter components. The methods include piercing a vessel with the needle component, dilating the pierced hole wi... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8066674 | Catheter introducer system A catheter introducer system is provided with a catheter sheath having a valve providing for a friction fit around a catheter. The friction fit is selectively adjustable to vary between a first configuration for longitudinal movement of the catheter through the valv... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8048032 | Coaxial guide catheter for interventional cardiology procedures A coaxial guide catheter to be passed through guide catheter having a first lumen, for use with interventional cardiology devices that are insertable into a branch artery that branches off from a main artery. The coaxial guide catheter is extended through the lumen ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7914492 | Catheter introducer system A catheter introducer system is provided with a catheter sheath having a valve providing for a friction fit around a catheter. The friction fit is selectively adjustable to vary between a first configuration for longitudinal movement of the catheter through the valv... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7381200 | Infusion device It is an object of the present invention to provide an infusion device that can be easily inserted into the body and that when inserted into a blood vessel reliably ensures the flow of blood. The infusion device is provided with a needle-shaped tube member having a ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7322963 | Telescopic safety arteriovenous fistula needle A telescopic intravenous infusion set and/or blood collection assembly is provided with a safety feature for covering the used needle. The safety feature is a telescopic device including a shield with handling wings, which when placed in cooperating relationship, al... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309344 | Transparent dilator device and method of use A medical device for use with an endoscope is provided. The medical device can include a tube with a first channel for receiving the endoscope. A transparent segment can extend from the distal end of the tube, and the transparent segment can have a first outer diame... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7192433 | Locking vascular introducer assembly with adjustable hemostatic seal A vascular introducer assembly is disclosed that includes a dilator, a sheath having an axial lumen for accommodating the dilator, a locking collar for securing the dilator and the sheath to one another and an adjustable hemostatic seal for preventing fluid egress f... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172604 | Follicular extraction punch and method Provided herein is an instrument and method useful to incise in to the skin to a precise depth and at a specific angle with respect to the surface of the skin of a patient, for the extraction of individual follicular groups or individual follicular units. An instrum... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166088 | Catheter introducer system A catheter introducer system is provided with a catheter sheath having a valve providing for a friction fit around a catheter. The friction fit is selectively adjustable to vary between a first configuration for longitudinal movement of the catheter through the valv... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7144365 | Implantable heart assist system and method of applying same An extracardiac pumping for supplementing the circulation of blood, including the cardiac output, in a patient without any component thereof being connected to the patient's heart, and method of using same. One embodiment of the extracardiac system comprises a pump ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144386 | Catheter introducer having an expandable tip A catheter includes a body having an outer surface defining a lumen and an expandable tip on a distal end thereof. The tip includes an opening axially extending therethrough. Upon insertion of a device having a larger outer diameter than the inner diameter of the ex... | 12/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7025746 | Vascular access device A vascular access system comprises a needle having a distal tip and a proximal fitting section and a dilator having a solid distal section connected to a solid proximal section and an annular recess therebetween, the dilator having a passageway so that the dilator i... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008439 | Device and method for sealing puncture wounds A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of hemostatic ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001396 | Safety introducer assembly and method An introducer assembly includes an outer sheath, and a dilator assembly that includes a dilator hub and a dilator sheath. The dilator sheath is disposed within the outer sheath passage, and a proximal end of the dilator sheath is movably disposed within the dilator ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994693 | Tunneler-needle combination for tunneled catheter placement An access system for providing subcutaneous access to a vessel, organ, or body cavity comprises a needle and a rigid or semi-rigid tunneler arranged coaxially around the needle, such that the needle moves slidably within the tunneler. Optionally a sheath may be posi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971998 | Implant delivery catheter system and methods for its use Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6905481 | Percutaneous catheter assembly The present invention is a percutaneous catheter assembly intended for long-term blood flow of several days, said assembly comprising generally three components: a catheter housing having three sections, each of preferably differing diameter, with a set of perforati... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6869417 | Tool for facilitating the connecting of a catheter or other tubular member onto a guide-wire without access to the ends of the guide-wire An attachment tool to facilitate the attachment of a catheter or similar elongated instrument to a guide-wire or other elongated guide member, without requiring access to either end of said wire or member. Said tool providing repeatable and reliable alignment of com... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6855124 | Flexible polymer needle catheter A catheter device having an elongated tubular member with a proximal end and a distal end, and a needle disposed near the distal end. In one embodiment, the needle has a rigid, penetrating tip coupled to a flexible portion by an overlapping joint. The flexible porti... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6814715 | Expandable cannula Cannulas for surgical and medical use expand along their entire lengths. The cannulas are inserted through tissue when in an unexpanded condition and with a small diameter. The cannulas are then expanded radially outwardly to give a full-size instrument passage. Exp... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6811958 | Medical long object and method for producing the same A medical long object of the present invention has a part made of a polymeric material containing a laser color developing agent at least in a part of the surface thereof, and a light developing portion formed in the part by color development of the laser color deve... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6796972 | Catheter anchoring balloon structure with irrigation The present invention is directed to an anchoring balloon structure for use with catheters. The anchoring balloon structure contains an expandable balloon disposed about a port on a catheter, and a pressure-relief valve for regulating the pressure in the balloon and... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6743207 | Apparatus and method for the insertion of a medical device An apparatus and method for use in the percutaneous insertion of medical devices is disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes an access tube defining a central lumen and a retention portion disposed at a distal end of the access tube. The retention portion... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6719772 | Retaining device for axially restraining movement between tubular elements of a medical device A retaining device for axially restraining a sheath connected to a housing and a dilator connected to a hub includes a generally C-shaped clip having spaced apart circumferential ends defining a clearance opening that opens into the clip interior to permit the clip ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6685648 | Systems and methods for delivering drugs to selected locations within the body A method is provided for delivering a drug to a selected tissue region within a patient's body with a catheter having a deployable puncturing element, a drug delivery element and an orientation element on a distal portion thereof. The distal portion of th... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6641564 | Safety introducer apparatus and method therefor An introducing apparatus is provided which includes an elongate tubular sheath extending from a sheath proximal end to a sheath distal end. The sheath has a bore sized to receive a dilator therethrough. The sheath further includes at least one tab extendi... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6632182 | Multiple bit, multiple specimen endoscopic biopsy forceps A flexible or rigid endoscope biopsy device provides for the taking of multiple biopsy specimens from different sites, and for separating and storing these specimens in a partitioned container. The distal end of this device consists of a grasper which can... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6592553 | Introducer assembly and method therefor An assembly includes an introducing assembly having an elongate tubular sheath which has an external diameter. The sheath, which extends from a distal end to a proximal end, has a bore including an internal diameter sized to receive a dilator therethrough... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589225 | Methods, systems, and kits for implanting articles Methods, systems, and kits for subcutaneously implanting articles, such as drug inserts and reservoirs. The methods rely on percutaneously forming a tissue tract and radially dilating the tract to a diameter which permits introduction of the article. By f... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585716 | Method of treating the heart Devices and methods described for delivery of therapeutic substances to a depth within the heart muscle via the venous side of the heart, with a primary focus on delivery through the coronary sinus. The devices and methods may be combined with percutaneou... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582441 | Surgical insertion tool A tool is provided for facilitating determining a proper location for an implantable device or medication, and for then delivering the implant to the precise location determined with the tool. To determine the target location, the tool may include a compo... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6579264 | Device for putting a catheter tube into place in a vein A device for installing a catheter tube in a vein by the Seldinger method, once the device has been inserted, has a tubular cylindrical sheath, with a slot running its entire length, mounted on a dilator tube. A cylindrical main portion of the sheath term... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6565542 | Epidural needle having a distal flare Apparatus and methods for injecting fluid into the epidural space. An improved epidural needle or cannula is provided having a distal bulge or flare located within a few millimeters of the distal tip. The distal flare provides an increased resistance to p... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6488662 | Percutaneous catheter assembly The present invention is a percutaneous catheter assembly intended for long-term blood flow of several days, said assembly comprising generally three components: a catheter housing having three sections, each of preferably differing diameter, with a set o... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6461327 | Atrial isolator and method of use An atrial isolator comprising two tubular members, two lumens, drainage ports, and expandable occluders. The expandable occluders are adapted to engage an opening of the superior vena cava into the right atrium or the inferior vena cava and right tricuspi... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6245052 | Methods, systems, and kits for implanting articles Methods, systems, and kits for subcutaneously implanting articles, such as drug inserts and reservoirs. The methods rely on percutaneously forming a tissue tract and radially dilating the tract to a diameter which permits introduction of the article. By f... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6228052 | Dilator for introducer system having injection port An introducer system for a lead, catheter, probe or the like, employing a dilator and introducer sheath assembly for dilating a body vessel in preparation for introducing the lead, etc., through the lumen of the introducer sheath that provides for the inj... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6213957 | Apparatus and method for removing tissue A surgical apparatus for removing tissue, which includes (i) an elongated body defining an opening at a distal end and forming a tissue receiving cavity in communication with the opening (ii) a blunt dilator at least partially disposed in the tissue recei... | 04/10/2001 |
