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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070730 | Integral insufflation valve A trocar assembly includes a trocar valve body defining a cavity. The assembly includes a rotatable valve handle that is elongated and has a first end and a second end. The first end is sized and configured to be rotatably maintained within the cavity and the second... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7931623 | Trocar system A trocar system includes a cannula having a cannula head and a cannula tube, and an obturator having a cap and either a rounded tip or a cutting blade. The head and cap form an ergonomically shaped bulbous handle. At least a portion of an outer surface of the cannul... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7914495 | Three-way stopcock A 3-way stopcock for medical use is described and includes a body or nucleus (1) wherein a principal arm (2) and two secondary arms (3, 3′) converge and a plug or stopper (4) acting inside the body or nucleus (1). According to th... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7766878 | Entry needle and related method of use An embodiment of the invention includes an entry needle. The entry needle may include a cannula, a needle extending within a lumen of the cannula, and a hub operatively associated with a proximal portion of the cannula. The hub may include a branch in communication ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7338465 | Infusion device and method thereof The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagem... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331939 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329234 | Self-occluding catheter A self-occluding catheter includes a body portion for connection to extracorporeal equipment. An elongated tubular extension is provided for insertion into a body cavity. The body portion includes a resiliently biased spool supported therein which is slidable betwee... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320324 | Bronchoscopy oxygenation system A bronchoscopy oxygenation system having a channel for inserting alternately an instrument or fluids and for delivering oxygen to a patient. The system being provided with pressure relief vent and a pressure relief valve for the relief of excessive oxygen pressure. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314463 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311694 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7300419 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7232420 | Multiple flow rate selection valve A flow rate selection valve includes a gate cylinder having a gate cylinder rotational axis and having at least two flow rate determining passageways and passing laterally through the gate cylinder at orientations angularly displaced from each other and having cylin... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7211068 | Infusion device having offset flow path An infusion device, including: a housing; an infusion cannula extending downwardly away from the housing and capable of receiving an insertion needle; a septum disposed in the housing; a passageway under said septum and in fluid communication with said cannula; and,... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7193630 | Data structure for texture data, computer program product, and texture mapping method The present invention has as an object to propose a texture mapping method which enables smooth shading, and is also appropriate for conserving memory resources. In order to achieve this object, in this invention, data regions with different color tones are set so a... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172580 | Hemostatic valve assembly An iris-type valve assembly comprises a base, a rotatable member, and an elongated elastomeric valve sheath. The distal end of the valve sheath is secured to the base, and the proximal end of the valve sheath is secured to the rotatable member. At least one of the v... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165568 | Rotating valve assembly Disclosed is a valve/seal assembly that is adapted for use in a variety of applications, such as for example, medical, consumer beverage, pharmaceutical containers, automobile, household appliance and marine. The disclosed valve includes, inter alia, a valve housing... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7128730 | Apparatus for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents A system for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents into a living body includes a port assembly having a cannula extending from the mounting side, a port opening away from the mounting side and a resilient barrier between the port and the cannula. An acces... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7105016 | Integrated mechanical handle with quick slide mechanism A delivery system includes a sheath and a handle. The handle includes: a slide shaft having a threaded outer surface; and a hub assembly coupled to the sheath. The hub assembly includes: an inner slider having a thread tooth pivot support; a thread tooth pivotably m... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7083597 | Pivoting joint infusion system with seal An infusion system for delivery of therapeutic fluids from a remote source into a patient's body. The system has an infusion assembly, a rotating pivot joint member, a fluid connector assembly, and a sealing assembly retained within the infusion assembly between the... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7022108 | Method for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents A system for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents into a living body includes a port assembly having a cannula extending from the mounting side, a port opening away from the mounting side and a resilient barrier between the port and the cannula. An acces... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6979317 | Device for delivering non-biodegradable bulking composition to a urological site A device for delivery of a biocompatible polymer composition for treatment of urinary incontinence provides for delivery of biocompatible polymer material and a solidification agent through two lumens. The delivery device provides better control of the precipitation... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953448 | Cantilever push tab for an intravenous medical device A combination cantilever push tab and finger rest is associated with the needle shield and extends distally from the distal end of the needle shield. The cantilever push tab and finger rest includes a cantilever portion that extends distally from the needle shield, ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6926694 | Apparatus and method for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents A system for delivery of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents into a living body includes a port assembly having a cannula extending from the mounting side, a port opening away from the mounting side and a resilient barrier between the port and the cannula. An acces... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923791 | Infusion device having offset flow path An infusion device, including: a housing; an infusion cannula extending downwardly away from the housing and capable of receiving an insertion needle; a septum disposed in the housing; a passageway under said septum and in fluid communication with said cannula; and,... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6911039 | Integrated mechanical handle with quick slide mechanism A method of deploying a prosthesis includes restraining the prosthesis within a distal end of a sheath. A slide ring of a handle is rotated to initiate retraction of the sheath. In this manner, the prosthesis is initially very gradually released. The slide ring is t... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6755806 | Catheter insertion device with a system for liquid-tight clamping of the insertion lumen According to the invention, the lumen channel, which passes through a guide catheter and an insertion valve, said insertion valve being connected to said guide catheter, is also provided with a shut-off device at a certain point. Said shut-off device enables the lum... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6736797 | Subcutaneous infusion set A subcutaneous infusion set for administering a medication or a therapeutic fluid to a patient is disclosed. The infusion set includes a base element having a cavity and an entry lumen. A closing element is mounted on the base element to be rotatable about an axis t... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6692467 | Trocar assembly A trocar assembly structured to regulate fluid flow as well as the introduction of predetermined medical instrumentation into and out of a body cavity of a patient during a surgical procedure such as, but not limited to laparoscopy, endoscopy, etc. The tr... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685674 | Infusion hub assembly and fluid line disconnect system An infusion hub assembly, comprising: a hub received in a hole in a wing, the hub having a bore passing therethrough, with an upper portion of the circular hub having an attachment surface thereon; an infusion cannula extending downwardly away from the wi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6652492 | Dual valve, flexible sheath and method A large-diameter sheath and assembly for use in introducing a catheter or other medical device into a vessel of the body of a patient. The sheath comprises an elongate sheath tube formed of a flexible material which has proximal and distal extremities and... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6508790 | Vascular access sheath A permanent or semipermanent hemodialysis access sheath that is placed in a central vein, secured and left in place for easy access by a removable hemodialysis catheter. The hemodialysis catheter has an adapter which secures the catheter to the sheath tem... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6364869 | Medical connector with swabbable stopper A medical fluid flowline connector comprised of axially aligned relatively rotatable parts preferably comprising a male Luer and a female Luer and an axially compressed elastomeric valve element therebetween includes an elastomeric swabbable stopper perma... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6090074 | Eccentric rotary high pressure seal An eccentric rotary high pressure seal is disclosed herein. This seal includes a valve body and a spring located in a housing. The spring biases the valve body to rotate. The valve body defines a longitudinally extending passage having dimensions sufficie... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5989223 | Rotatable medical valve closure A medical closure device for providing a passage into or out of the body. A resilient member at least partially defines the passage, and a two-part body is disposed to permit relative rotation its parts about the passage axis. The first body portion compr... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5935112 | Hemostasis valve with catheter/guidewire seals A hemostasis valve which includes a tubular body having a lumen therethrough and an elongated housing attached to the tubular body. The body has a recess formed in one end. The housing has a longitudinal bore at one end and a compression chamber formed at... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5921968 | Valve apparatus with adjustable quick-release mechanism A hemostasis valve having an adjustable quick-release mechanism the hemostasis valve includes a tubular body having a lumen therethrough and a compression chamber formed in one end that communicates with the lumen. A resilient compressible seal having a l... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5489274 | Rotatable medical valve closure An easy operating, durable closure device for controlling the closure of a passageway in for example valves and the like used in medical applications. The device includes a cam surface arranged about the circumference of a resilient tubing member. Rotatio... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5478318 | Multiluminal endoscopic portal An endoscopic portal includes a tubular sleeve or cannula having an open distal end for positioning within an anatomical cavity, an open proximal end for positioning externally of the anatomical cavity, and a valve assembly disposed at the open proximal e... | 12/26/1995 |
