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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364565 | Controlled enzymatic removal and retrieval of cells Method and device, including a uniquely operative applicator, and pharmaceutical compositions, for the controlled, non-surgical removal and retrieval of cells from a variety of skin lesions and tissue surfaces are disclosed. A synergistic effect of proteolytic diges... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7297132 | Shape memory shutter device A shape memory shutter device for controlling the rectum of a disabled person, comprises a section of conduit to be connected to the rectum of the disabled person, and a shutter which controls the passage through the conduit section and actuated by a shape memory ac... | 11/20/2007 |
| 6870074 | Thin film scar dressing and use thereof A scar dressing of thin polymeric film having a thickness no greater than about 10 mils (0.254 mm) is disclosed. The film is preferably coated on one side with a hypoallergenic pressure-sensitive adhesive, and the dressing as a whole has a permeability profile for m... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6348423 | Multilayered wound dressing A novel wound dressing includes a fibrous absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, an odor layer for absorbing odor and a barrier layer interposed the fibrous absorbent and barrier layers. Preferably the barrier layer is vacuum perforated and the fibr... | 02/19/2002 |
| 5713869 | Trocar assembly An improved trocar assembly including an elongate shaft, with an open proximal end, an open distal end, an axial channel, and a substantially smooth exterior surface so as to prevent frictional engagement of the exterior surface with various tissue plains... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5273751 | Composition for preventing clouding of paosterior capsule after extracapsular cataract eye surgery and method of performing cataract surgery The present invention relates to compositions for killing undifferentiated epithelial cells during cataract surgery on an eye to prevent posterior capsule clouding after the surgery and to a method for performing cataract surgery on an eye including injec... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5176697 | Laparoscopic cannula A cannula for extension through a tissue into a cavity and having: a cylindrical sleeve defining a hollow passageway through which a surgical instrument can be directed, with the sleeve having a) a proximal end to be manipulated by a user in directing the... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5002557 | Laparoscopic cannula A laparoscopic cannula is provided having a sleeve defining a hollow passageway through which a surgical instrument can be directed and having a proximal end and a distal end which projects into a cavity with the sleeve in its operative position, expandab... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4692139 | Catheter for effecting removal of obstructions from a biological duct A catheter for insertion into a biological duct such as an artery, comprised of a flexible aspiration tube disposed within a delivery sleeve and connected at one end to a source of vacuum for providing suction within the duct in the vicinity of a biologic... | 09/08/1987 |
