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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177769 | Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, ex... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8070743 | Devices and methods for attaching an endolumenal gastrointestinal implant The present invention provides devices and methods for attachment of an endoluminal gastrointestinal device, such as an artificial stoma device, a gastrointestinal bypass sleeve device or an attachment cuff, within a patient's digestive tract for treatment of obesit... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7976529 | High flow volume nasal irrigation device and method for alternating pulsatile and continuous fluid flow A high flow volume nasal irrigation device for alternating pulsatile and continuous fluid flow includes a segmented dip tube with a free end extending inside a squeeze bottle configured to convey a liquid under an elevated chamber pressure from a reservoir therein t... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7918841 | Devices and methods for nasoenteric intubation This invention relates to the placement of nasogastric tubes. Specifically, the present invention relates to devices, methods, and kits for assisting intubation and insertion. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7794447 | Gastrointestinal sleeve device and methods for treatment of morbid obesity Apparatus and methods are described for treatment of morbid obesity using minimally invasive techniques. The apparatus includes a system of components that may be used separately or in combination for effectively reducing stomach volume, bypassing a portion of the s... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7766895 | Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, ex... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7604627 | Nasopharyngeal sheath for nasogastric intubation This invention discloses a system for safe and non-traumatic insertion of a nasogastric tube, said system comprises of a nasogastric tube and a curved rubber nasopharyngeal sheath, long enough to reach the hypopharynx from the nostrils. Said sheath has two longitudi... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7367967 | Catheter with sheathed hypotube A catheter assembly and method for constructing same comprises the engagement of a substantially hollow proximal tubular member, which is at least partially coated with at least one polymeric material, to a substantially distal outer tubular member. The proximal tub... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357795 | Medical device and method of embolizing bronchus or bronchiole To provide a medical device and a method both of which can suitably embolize a bronchus in a target part by embolizing the bronchus with (at least a part of) a living tissue during surgical treatment of lung emphysema. For example, an injection material is injected ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7314476 | Balloon catheter A balloon catheter for interatrial septum dehiscence including an expandable and contractible balloon, and a shaft to which the balloon can be attached at the distal end thereof, wherein fixing members are provided at balloon mounting portions to be attached to the ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300428 | Tissue volume reduction Devices, compositions, and methods for achieving non-surgical lung volume reduction (e.g., bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR)) are described. BLVR can be carried out by collapsing a region of the lung, adhering one portion of the collapsed region to another,... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294138 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents t... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7276077 | Body fluid flow control device A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for contr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273055 | Methods of treating asthma This relates to treating an asthmatic lung and more particularly, relates to advancing a treatment device into the lung and treating the lung with the device. This also includes additional steps of treating the airway wall, applying energy or heat to the airway wall... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252086 | Lung reduction system A pulmonary decompression device may be utilized to remove trapped air in the lung or lungs, thereby reducing the volume of diseased lung tissue. A lung reduction device may passively decompress the lung or lungs. In order for the system to be effective, an airtight... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7220253 | Gastrojejunal feeding tube An adjustable size balloon at the distal end of a feeding tube is used to aid in positioning, along with an endoscope, the tube in the jejunum or small bowel of a patient, without creating an obstruction in the intestines. The balloon is fully inflated when t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7179252 | Single operator exchange biliary catheter Catheter for use in biliary procedures, including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A guidewire lumen is carried by the shaft extending from a location proximal the distal end of the shaft to a location proximate the distal end of the shaft. An opening... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165548 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures Systems, methods and devices for performing pulmonary procedures, and in particular treating lung disease. A flow control element includes a valve that prevents airflow in the inhalation direction but permits airflow in the exhalation direction. The flow control ele... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7144392 | Medical embolization element and method of embolizing tubular organ To provide a medical embolization element for embolizing the internal cavity of a tubular organ of a subject, for example, a medical embolization element for embolizing a bronchus during treatment of lung emphysema. A placing object being placed in a bifurcation of ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141046 | Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, ex... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7077836 | Methods and apparatus for sclerosing the wall of a varicose vein A preferred apparatus for delivering an intravascular drug such as a sclerosing agent (or a microfoam sclerosing agent) to a varicose vein includes a catheter having three concentric tubes. The innermost tube has a guide wire lumen and an inflation lumen. The distal... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048719 | Endovascular catheter resheathing apparatus and related methods A resheathing apparatus for a tube that is insertable through an endovascular catheter includes a guide that has a proximal end, a distal end, at least one lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and a branch extending away from the lumen at one end... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7037294 | Needle safety cover A needle safety apparatus comprises a hollow needle having a sharpened distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end is anchored in a syringe barrel adapter. The needle safety apparatus further comprises a protective sheath having a proximal region, a distal regio... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7033387 | Body fluid flow control device A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for contr... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7011094 | Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use A flow control device includes a sealing component that can be positioned within a bronchial lumen. The sealing component can comprise two or more overlapping segments that are movable relative to one another such that the segments collectively form a seal that can ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997189 | Method for lung volume reduction Methods and assemblies for reducing the volume of a lung. A plurality of anchors are anchored at different positions in the lung. A cord is attached to each of the anchors. The anchors are drawn towards one another via the cords to cause the lung to collapse, thus c... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997918 | Methods and devices for obstructing and aspirating lung tissue segments The present invention provides improved methods, systems, devices and kits for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desi... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6960199 | Method for feeding with a tube A feeding tube medical apparatus having a catheter head and catheter that allows easy insertion and removal of the catheter within a patient needing enteral feeding. The invention also relates to a method for easy insertion and removal of the catheter. The catheter ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6941950 | Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. An identified region of t... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6904909 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures An implantable flow control element is provided which prevents air from entering an isolated portion of a patient's lung. The element may permit air to escape from the isolated portion so that the element acts like a valve. Systems for implanting pulmonary devices a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901927 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures An implantable flow control element is provided which prevents air from entering an isolated portion of a patient's lung. The element may permit air to escape from the isolated portion so that the element acts like a valve. Systems for implanting pulmonary devices a... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6878141 | Methods systems and kits for lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, ex... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6645532 | Compositions and method for relieving discomfort in the ears Generally, the method for preventing or relieving discomfort in the ears arising from congestion and/or obstruction of in the eustachian tubes comprising or changes in middle ear pressure relative to atmospheric pressure arising from environmental conditi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6527761 | Methods and devices for obstructing and aspirating lung tissue segments Methods, systems, devices and kits for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions using and comprising minimally invasive instruments introduced through the mouth (endotracheally) ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6520951 | Rapid exchange catheter with detachable hood A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a common distal lumen. The biliary catheter includes an elongate shaft having a proximal portion defining an ancillary lumen and a distal portion defining a common guidewire and ancillary lumen. The commo... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6511474 | Bolus for non-occluding high flow enteral feeding tube The present invention is a bolus for an enteral feeding tube, or catheter, that is capable of being used in an over-the-wire intubation procedure as well as other intubation procedures. The bolus has a generally tubular body defining a sidewall, a proxima... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6488673 | Method of increasing gas exchange of a lung Methods of increasing gas exchange performed by the lung by damaging lung cells, damaging tissue, causing trauma, and/or destroying airway smooth muscle tone with an apparatus inserted into an airway of the lung. The damaging of lung cells, damaging tissu... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6358237 | Methods and apparatus for delivering fluids to a patient A system for delivering fluids which includes a pump (such as a peristaltic pump for example), a pump cartridge, a fluid reservoir, and a variety of fluid dispensers, including oral fluid dispensers. By providing a number of oral fluid dispensers, the one... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6287290 | Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further opt... | 09/11/2001 |
| 5879325 | Method and device for administering or aspirating substances along the whole gastrointestinal tract The invention relates to a method for introducing a tube (3) in order to deliver or remove substance(s) at positions in the gastrointestinal tract by letting a human subject or an animal swallow a firm body (1), the "bead part", to which said tube is fast... | 03/09/1999 |
