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| 8187249 | Method and apparatus for delivery of therapeutic agents Methods and apparatus for the reproducible, consistent and efficacious delivery of a therapeutic agent to a patient. The invention comprises means for the controlled administration of the therapeutic agent through an orifice to the patient, a plurality of penetratin... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8187250 | Peritoneal dialysis methods and apparatus A peritoneal-based (“bloodless”) artificial kidney processes peritoneal fluid without need for additional fluids (“waterless”). Fluid is separated into a protein-rich stream and a protein-free stream. The protein-rich stream is regenerated using a sorbent as... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182459 | Devices and methods for endolumenal gastrointestinal bypass The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an endolumenal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve or other therapeutic or diagnostic device, within a patient's digestive tract. In one ap... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182460 | Infusion device and method for infusing material into the brain of a patient A fluid infusion device and a method of using the same. The device includes an outer, flexible guide catheter having a distal end for introduction beneath the skull of a patient and a proximal end remaining external of the patient. A flexible infusion fiber is locat... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8172825 | Methods for disinfecting medical connectors Caps can be used to cover and sterilize the male luer of a medical connector. Some caps can create a seal with the male luer to prevent antiseptic from entering a lumen of the male luer. A biasing element can aid in creating or maintaining the seal. ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8172826 | Device for actively removing a target cell from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured f... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167865 | Avoiding unintentional withdrawal of access device from a vessel The present invention relates to a method and a device for avoiding that any of at least one first or at least one second access device (20, 30) is unintentionally withdrawn from a vessel (11). According to the present invention this is achieved by ins... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162918 | Gels with predetermined conductivity used in electroporation of tissue Gel compositions with adjusted conductivity are disclosed which compositions are used for directing reversible electroporation and irreversible electroporation of cells and tissue. The gel compositions are also used in a similar manner in order to carry out thermoth... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8105309 | Devices, systems, and methods for myocardial infarct border zone reinforcement Devices, systems, and methods for myocardial infarct border zone reinforcement. In at least one embodiment of a suction/infusion catheter for facilitating myocardial infarct border zone reinforcement, the catheter comprises one or more apertures defined along a port... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8105308 | Permanent umbilical hollow tube An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a tube having a first end and a second end. The second end prevents access to an inner wall of the tube. Further, the apparatus includes a valve operably connected to the first end of the tube and configured to provid... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8105307 | Determining an injection region in a heterogeneous body structure A device and method for determining at least one infusion and/or injection region for infusing and/or injecting a medical drug into a heterogeneous body structure in order to achieve a distribution of the medical drug in a desired target region of the heterogeneous ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096982 | Method and apparatus to enhance optical transparency of biological tissues Contemplated methods and compositions use selected agents to clarify biological tissues, and particularly tissues in vivo. In especially preferred aspects, the clarification agent is topically applied to clarify a plurality of layers, wherein the dermal layer that i... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092443 | Element for implantation with medical device A therapeutic agent eluting element includes an elongate body member and one or more therapeutic agents elutable from the body member. The elongate body member is configured to be implanted subcutaneously along side of a therapy delivery element. The elongate body m... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8079999 | Fluid injector system Fluid injector systems used for a variety of imaging and injection procedures are disclosed. The systems may include separate modules or assemblies that may be located in different rooms of a hospital or imaging facility. Various single use and multiple use componen... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079998 | Methods and devices for the delivery of therapeutic gases including nitric oxide Gas packages for the delivery of therapeutic gases, and in particular gaseous nitric oxide (gNO) are provided herein. The gas packages comprise one or more of a gas reservoir, interface layer, sealing layer, and holding container. The interface layer regulates disch... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075546 | Air-in-line and pressure detection Methods and apparatus for air content and pressure measurement of sample fluid, especially sample fluid in association with an infusion pump. Volume change in a chamber as the chamber transitions between negative and positive pressure relates to the air content in t... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070741 | Safety shield system for prefilled syringe A medical device is provided which includes a shield system and a syringe which is coupled to the shield system. The shield system includes a syringe holder and a shield which is slidably coupled to the holder. A spring resiliently urges the shield from a retracted ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8062281 | Medical device for injecting liquid The invention relates to a device for injecting liquid, comprising a piece of tubing on which there is situated at least a first liquid occlusion system. According to the invention, a regulation system is situated upstream from the first occlusion system, the two sy... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057458 | Method for treating facet pain A method for treating a facet pain in a subject by providing an effective amount of therapeutic agent in manner that by a biological repair effect on the facet is produced as compared to a temporary anti-inflammatory effect. ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8048056 | Method of assembling a percutaneous gastrostomy device A gastrostomy device includes a tubular portion and an internal bolster having a radial wing secured to the tubular portion. The internal bolster is flexible and permits elastic deformation between a first orientation with the wing wrapped into a generally cylindric... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8038663 | Bubble free-self primed IV set A bubble free, self-priming IV set for use in the administration of liquids that includes a drip chamber comprising a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet, a bubble isolation device disposed within the drip chamber that prevents air bubbles from exiting the chamber ou... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8007500 | Extractable filler for inserting medicine into animal tissue An extractable device is used to insert a medicinal filling into an animal tissue. The device comprises a filling member and a pasty medicine. The filling member is made of a flexible and permeable wall and is provided with a holding portion and an injection port vi... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8002763 | Catheter flushing mandrel A mandrel includes a mandrel body with a proximal major diameter barrel section, a diameter reducing/tapered portion and a distal minor diameter barrel section. The tapered portion connects the proximal major diameter barrel section and distal minor diameter barrel ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993345 | Device and method for distraction of the spinal disc space An extractable device is used to insert a medicinal filling into a spinal disc. The device comprises a filling member and a flowable medicine. The filling member is made of a flexible and permeable wall and is provided with a holding portion and an injection port vi... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993323 | High pressure and high temperature vapor catheters and systems Devices and systems are described for treating intraluminal locations such as in a patient's lung. The device has an elongated shaft with an inner lumen, preferably defined by an inner tubular member, formed of heat resistant polymeric materials such as polyimide. T... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993343 | Extractable filler for inserting medicine into vertebral body An extractable device is used to insert a medicinal filling into a vertebral body. The device comprises a filling member and a pasty medicine. The filling member is made of a flexible and permeable wall and is provided with a holding portion and an injection port vi... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7981102 | Removable controller for an infusion pump Some embodiments of an infusion pump system includes a controller device that is configured to removably attach to a pump device in a manner that provides a secure fitting, an overall compact size, and a reliable electrical connection. In particular embodiments, the... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7972322 | Intravascular line and port cleaning methods, methods of administering an agent intravascularly, methods of obtaining/testing blood, and devices for performing such methods An intravascular port access device includes a first component having a chamber configured to attach reversibly to an intravenous line port. A second component reversibly attaches to the first component and contains a disinfecting agent and an applicator material. T... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7922708 | Operating an infusion pump system Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to di... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7914509 | Ultrasound catheter The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side b... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914510 | Template system for multi-reservoir implantable pump A template system for use in conjunction with a multiple reservoir or chambered implantable infusion pump is disclosed. The template system preferably includes at least one template having opening(s) for guiding a needle or syringe to various ports of the multiple r... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909809 | Devices and methods for agent-assisted medical procedures Various embodiments of bulking or cushioning agents or material and related medical devices and methods are disclosed. For example, a method of performing a medical procedure in a tract of a body may include injecting a material in a liquid phase proximate a target ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7909808 | Dual-ended applicator for dispensing two fluids An applicator for dispensing two separate tissue adhesives includes a generally elongate body having two distinct interior regions, each containing one of the two tissue adhesives. Hinged levers associated with each region selectively force the expulsion of the adhe... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7883500 | Method and system to treat and prevent myocardial infarct expansion A method and apparatus for prevention and reduction of myocardial infarct expansion and heart remodeling by infusion of fluid into the pericardial space of the heart to created a hydraulic heart constraint. As a result of the constraint ventricular stress and dilati... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879019 | Method of opening reservoir of containment device A method is provided for selectively opening a containment reservoir. The method includes providing a device which comprises a substrate in which at least one reservoir is located and covered by a reservoir cap; and directing laser light to the reservoir cap to caus... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7833214 | Multi-lumen catheter with attachable hub A method of inserting a multi-lumen catheter assembly. First, an incision is made near the area to be catheterized. The proximal portion of the multi-lumen catheter tube is then inserted into the area to be catheterized. A subcutaneous tunnel is created, and the fir... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7833213 | Patient monitoring and drug delivery system and method of use Disclosed is a patient monitoring and drug delivery system and associated methods for use during diagnostic, surgical or other medical procedures. The functionality of the invention enables many time consuming and laborious activities to be minimized or moved to a p... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7799010 | Intravascular line and port cleaning methods, methods of administering an agent intravascularly, methods of obtaining/testing blood, and devices for performing such methods An intravascular port access device includes a first component having a chamber configured to attach reversibly to an intravenous line port. A second component reversibly attaches to the first component and contains a disinfecting agent and an applicator material. T... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7785312 | Convenience IV kits and methods of use A convenience kit assembled and organized to measure, fill and dispense medication and flush solutions to patients through connections to patient lines and catheters while improving safety and efficacy of such procedures by requiring fewer post-sterilization makes a... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7776024 | Method of actuating implanted medical device Methods are provided for medical treatment or diagnosis of a patient. The method includes implanting into the patient a device which comprises (i) a substrate in which at least one reservoir is located and covered by a first reservoir cap, (ii) a drug or sensor loca... | 08/17/2010 |
