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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162897 | Audible and tactile feedback A rotational locking mechanism for securing a catheter to a surgical implant is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a deflectable extension extending from the surgical implant about the catheter attached to the surgical implant. The shape of the deflectable ex... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8128601 | Portal device A portal device maintains an opening in the skin of a patient to allow for the passage of surgical device therethrough. Tabs disposed at one end of the portal device may be used to resist removal of the device, retract soft tissue from the operative site, and seal t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128600 | Catheter and guide tube for intracerebral application A catheter for use in neurosurgery, and a method of positioning neurosurgical apparatus. The catheter has a fine tube arranged for insertion into the brain parenchyma of a patient with an external diameter of not more than 1.0 mm. The catheter and method may be used... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8100864 | Portal device A method of maintaining an opening formed in a patient is provided. The method includes inserting a first elongated structure and a second elongated structure through the opening in the a patient, the second elongated structure being moveable within the first elonga... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8100863 | Catheter assembly, catheter systems including same, and method of manufacture A catheter assembly is disclosed comprising a catheter, a tubular structure affixed to an exterior surface of the catheter, and a stabilizing cuff affixed to, and at least partially embedded within, the tubular structure. The tubular structure may include a tapered ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8075531 | Modular implantable medical device The present invention is a modular implantable medical device that is used deliver materials or energy into a patient's physiology, or from one region of a patient's physiology to another. The device includes a port element with a passageway therethrough for directi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066677 | Rapid exchange catheter with tear resistant guidewire shaft A rapid exchange-type catheter for aspiration of embolic debris from a blood vessel includes an elongate aspiration tube and a relatively short guidewire tube mounted beside a distalmost portion of the aspiration tube. A proximal portion of the guidewire tube define... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8052651 | Apparatus and method for securing a catheter within an anatomy An apparatus and method for securing a catheter within a target area of the anatomy are disclosed. The catheter includes a passage or opening through which a suture filament may be routed. The suture filament can be secured relative to anatomical tissue to retain th... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8029477 | Applier with safety for implantable medical device An attachment mechanism for a surgically implantable medical device includes one or more fasteners which may be simultaneously moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position by operation of an integral actuator. The attachment mechanism may be configured t... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8029478 | Implantable device and method for delivering drug depots to a site beneath the skin An implantable device and method is provided for anchoring a drug depot to a site beneath the skin of a patient, the device and method comprising a head, a shaft and a tip, the head having a recess and/or at least one projection arranged to be engaged by an implanta... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8021340 | Enhanced apparatus for percutaneous catheter implantation and replacement A medical apparatus and method of use for implanting a percutaneous catheter in a patient's body which catheter can be easily positioned, repositioned, and replaced. The apparatus includes an elongate sleeve having a tapered forward portion to facilitate its inserti... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8016794 | Anchor device and method Some embodiments of an anchor device may include bendable anchor mechanism that is deployable in a subcutaneous layer to releasably secure the anchor device to a patient's body. Certain embodiments of the anchor mechanism may include one or more barbs that flexibly ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8007474 | Implantable medical device with reversible attachment mechanism and method An attachment mechanism for a surgically implantable medical device includes one or more fasteners which may be simultaneously moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position by operation of an integral actuator. The attachment mechanism may be configured t... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7972311 | Cardioplegia catheter system A cardioplegia catheter system for delivery of a cardioplegia solution, comprising a cardioplegia catheter comprising an elongate tubular catheter body that defines a continuous central lumen and a flange that is connected to and extends therefrom an exterior surfac... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7947019 | Catheter retention assembly and method of use A catheter retention assembly and method of use with a catheter. The assembly has a carrier system and a cuff positioning device with an in-growth cuff and a lumen having an inner wall adapted to be mounted on the outer surface of the catheter, and a carrier system ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7901381 | Implantable device fastening system and methods of use A surgical fastening system for implantable devices is disclosed. The implantable device may contain a plurality of fasteners in pre-deployment position, may have a housing fitted over or around it which contains a plurality of fasteners in pre-deployment position, ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896848 | Ostomy tube device, ostomy placement kit and method for an ostomy tube placement An ostomy tube device comprises a hollow flexible tube with internal retention member, a tapered hollow cannula and a pull-loop member forming leading and rear pole loop when positioned through the tapered cannula. The hollow flexible tube folded over the rear pole ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7862546 | Subcutaneous self attaching injection port with integral moveable retention members A self attaching injection port has integral moveable fasteners which are moveable from a undeployed state to a deployed state engaging tissue. The fasteners may be disposed radially or tangentially, and rotated to pierce the fascia. The fasteners may be rigid or el... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7850660 | Implantable medical device with simultaneous attachment mechanism and method An attachment mechanism for a surgically implantable medical device includes one or more fasteners which may be simultaneously moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position by operation of an integral actuator. The attachment mechanism may be configured t... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7811257 | Medical device with adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff Methods and apparatus are disclosed for making and using adjustable epidermal tissue ingrowth cuff and catheter assemblies for transcutaneous placement to provide periodic or continuous external access for medical purposes to an interior body region of a patent who ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7794431 | Apparatus and method for facilitating the replacement of an implanted catheter A medical apparatus and method of use for implanting a percutaneous catheter in a patient's body which catheter can be easily positioned, repositioned, and replaced. The apparatus includes an elongate sleeve comprising a wall surrounding an interior elongate passage... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7766881 | Implant with surface structure An implant with a surface structure on at least a portion of a surface of the implant, wherein the surface structure is selected to facilitate, improve and enhance ingrowth characteristics of the implant. A method of providing an implant with a selected surface stru... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7731697 | Apparatus and method for percutaneous catheter implantation and replacement A medical apparatus and method of use for implanting a catheter in a patient's body which catheter can be easily positioned, repositioned, and replaced. The apparatus includes an elongate sleeve comprising a wall surrounding an interior passageway extending from a s... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7604617 | Percutaneously implantable medical device configured to promote tissue ingrowth An implantable device including a housing having a stud projecting percutaneously through an incision in the patient's skin. The stud defines a peripheral surface extending longitudinally inwardly from the stud outer end. The longitudinal peripheral surface is used ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7553298 | Implantable medical device with cover and method An attachment mechanism for a surgically implantable medical device includes one or more fasteners which may be simultaneously moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position by operation of an integral actuator. The attachment mechanism may be configured t... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7374557 | Subcutaneous self attaching injection port with integral fasteners A self attaching injection port has integral fasteners extending from the housing, fixed relative thereto. The fasteners include one way fasteners, such as formed by a plurality of axially spaced concentrically aligned frustroconical annular flanges. The injection p... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367959 | Device for cardiocirculatory assistance A device for cardiocirculatory assistance, also named a ventricular assist device, includes a haematic pump (50) with a pump body (7) having an inner space (21) defined by a rigid structure (51) and a pair of mobile membranes (16, 17 | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364568 | Microneedle transdermal transport device A transdermal transport device includes a reservoir for holding a formulation of an active principle, and a needle with a bore extending along the length of the needle from a first end of the needle to a second end of the needle. The second end is substantially alig... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366561 | Robotic trajectory guide A surgical alignment device is shown that is controlled remotely through the use of an actuator, where the actuator in turn controls at least one local adjustment device. The alignment device is suited for neurosurgery, although it is not exclusively limited to neur... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361158 | Catheter including textured interface A catheter including a body for insertion into a blood vessel of a medical patient. The body including an interface thereon which is the portion of the body that is inserted into and in contact with the skin or blood vessel of the patient. The interface includes tex... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357818 | Self-retaining stent A stent is designed to be placed in a lumen of a patient and extend therethrough. The stent includes a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end includes a distal retention structure and the proximal end includes a plurality of radially extending flexible segmen... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357792 | Positive push medical valve with internal seal A medical valve having an open mode to permit fluid flow and a closed mode to prevent fluid flow has a body and a valving element within the interior of the body. The body also has a valving element within its interior, and a proximal port and a distal port. The val... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351480 | Tubular structures with coated interior surfaces Tubular structures having aspect ratios of at least about 3 and comprising interior surfaces comprising substantially uniform coatings generated from a gaseous precursor material. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338530 | Stent A biliary stent has a number of smooth-surfaced wings extending radially outwardly from a central region and extending longitudinally along substantially the entire length of the stent. A securement barb is located at one end of the stent and extends generally radia... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331613 | Medical tubing connector assembly incorporating strain relief sleeve A connector assembly for interconnecting separate sections of tubing, e.g., medical tubing. Connector assemblies are a two-piece construction having a connector pin and a connector sleeve. The connector sleeve includes a first end, a second end, and a passageway ext... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331940 | Percutaneous access device A percutaneous access device is provided including a sleeve having an inner lumen extending therethrough that is adapted to slidably receive a catheter, and at least one flange disposed around the sleeve and adapted to be positioned adjacent a tissue surface. In a p... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329268 | Expandable percutaneous sheath Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-se... | 02/12/2008 |
| 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 |
