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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7914520 | Medical catheters of modular construction The present invention is directed to medical catheters that may be modularly constructed to facilitate manufacture and provide properties that may be difficult to achieve with a catheter formed from a single extrusion or multiple materials that are fused together. T... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914519 | Catheter device There is provided a connector for coupling to a guiding catheter including a housing defining a conduit communicating with the interior of the guiding catheter, the housing including first and second housing portions which are manually positionable in various relati... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7875019 | Connection system for multi-lumen catheter A catheter connection system is described herein, including a hub assembly and a connector assembly, the hub assembly including a cannula configured for insertion into a catheter lumen and the connector assembly including a collet and collar. The collet is connected... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7731708 | Catheter system with attachable catheter hub A hemodialysis catheter assembly adapted for use in a subcutaneous tunneling procedure incorporates a mechanism for securing the catheter hub member to the elongated catheter, and to provide the requisite fluid communication between fluid passages within the hub and... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7722597 | Safety catheter for injecting fluid A catheter includes a tubular body having a channel having its ends opening out respectively at the ends of the tubular body, injector element for injecting fluid into the channel, a tubular endpiece having a channel with ends opening out respectively at the ends of... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7507230 | Medical catheter assembly including multi-piece connector A medical catheter assembly including a multi-piece connector. In one embodiment, the medical catheter assembly is a PEG implanting assembly comprising a tubular dilator and a silicone feeding tube having an internal bolster at its rear end. The assembly also compri... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7407498 | Construction of medical components using gas assisted microcellular foaming A method of forming a medical device or components thereof, including the steps of providing a first component of said medical device which is formed a first material and providing a second polymeric material into a mold cavity to overmold a second component of the ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7361838 | Cable with strain relief A cable (100) has a wire conductor (1) with an insulative layer enclosing the wire conductor, and a strain relief (2). The strain relief has an internal strain relief (22) enclosing the insulative layer of the wire conductor, and an exter... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7331949 | Urinary catheter with check valve The present invention provides a novel construction for a catheter that includes backflow prevention in the form of a check valve, which keeps the flow of drained fluid material from reentering the patient. The catheter construction of the present invention provides... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316679 | Medical device connector fitting A releasable medical device connector comprises a connector fitting with a spin nut which connects to an adaptor. The connector fitting has at least one radially extending member with a variable radius cross section. The spin nut is disposed upon the connector fitti... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7220226 | Removable operating device for a flexible endoscopic probe for medical purposes An operating device is provided which includes an instrument insertion conduit, having a distal end connectable to the operating channel input of a handle of an endoscopic probe, the proximal end of the instrument insertion conduit forming an instrument input for th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7195016 | Transtracheal oxygen stent An apparatus and method for implanting a surgical apparatus including a first flange having an opening, a second flange having an opening, and a shaft having a lumen connecting the first and second flange openings. The surgical apparatus is inserted into a stoma for... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189247 | Endoscopic band ligator The present invention provides a ligating band dispenser that is mounted on the distal end of an endoscope. The ligator is configured to deliver multiple ligating bands to a plurality of internal sites in a patient. The ligating bands are carried on a tubular band c... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7187975 | Connector systems and methods for implantable leads A connector system for an implantable lead, which includes a header having a lumen for receiving the implantable lead. The lumen defines a mating surface and has an internal diameter larger than the lead to be connected therein. A collar is slidably engageable with ... | 03/06/2007 |
| RE39499 | Catheter connector Compressible lock washers for use in catheter connectors. One such lock washer (60) includes a support ring (62) and tube engagement flanges (64) extending centrally therefrom, oblique to the ring and each extending from the same side thereof. T... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7150739 | Catheter system and method for delivering medication to the bladder An improved urinary catheter device having a urine collection bag selectively drains the bladder or provides a fluid pathway to the bladder for injecting an amount of medication therein. A multi-position valve can be manipulated from a position in which fluid is all... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7128348 | Female connector A female connector including: a cylindrical core member having a luer taper on a distal inner surface thereof and a tube bonding portion formed on a proximal end inner surface and being formed with a flange at a distal extremity thereof; a cylindrical housing having... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7070588 | Method for connecting a compatibility liner with a source of perishable therapeutic A method for connecting a compatibility liner with a source of perishable therapeutic is provided. In one exemplary system for connecting a reservoir of perishable therapeutic with a lumen, a hollow hub having a first end and a second end is provided. The first end ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7062835 | Joint structure for power transmitting member and method for producing the same A joint structure for a power transmitting member includes a fiber reinforced plastic and a joint. The joint includes a joint portion for joining to an end portion of the tube, and a sealing portion formed on an end of the tube side of the joint portion. The joint p... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056308 | Medical device with elastomeric penetrable wall and inner seal A medical device has an interior for containment of fluids; an opening into the interior, and an elastomeric wall having at least one perforation. The wall comprises a fixedly placed, flexible barrier across the opening. The device also defines a passageway extendin... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052474 | Pharyngoesophageal monitoring systems Pharyngoesophageal monitoring systems are provided that monitor the environment of the pharynx and esophagus, and in some embodiments, detect and monitor refluxate, and may further record other physical episode data. The system may be provided, in some embodiments, ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044932 | Implantable drug pump access template An implantable drug pump and an access template for locating the implanted pump refill septum, also known as a refill port, or cathether access port are disclosed. The access template comprises a denial surface, an access port, and template labeling. The denial surf... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041087 | Pre-filled syringe A pre-filled syringe comprising a glass barrel (1), a sealing member (5) fitted in a medical liquid discharge port (11) of the barrel (1), a tip member (2) mounted around the sealing member (5) on the medical liquid discharg... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7022109 | Pain abatement catheter system A pain abatement catheter system particularly suited for treatment within the epidural space of a patient which includes an epidural introducer assembly, an epidural catheter and a steerable epidural guidewire assembly. The introducer assembly provides a one-piece i... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014224 | Fluid line connector A fluid line connector for connecting first and second fluid lines, having: a male portion (12) having a generally frusto-conical nozzle (22); a female portion (14) having a complementary generally frusto-conical recess (46) for receiving... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6974448 | Method for convection enhanced delivery catheter to treat brain and other tumors A method is provided for delivering a therapeutic agent to selected sites within an organism. More particularly, the invention allows for the simultaneous delivery of therapeutics to multiple treatment locations from a single catheter using a single pumping source. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969381 | Multi-lumen catheter with detachable locking hub A multi-lumen catheter assembly with a two-piece hub is disclosed. The catheter includes a distal portion having a plurality of catheter lumens, wherein each of the plurality of catheter lumens includes a distal tip and a proximal lumen portion. The distal portion f... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955098 | Force sensor with two force input elements A force sensor with two force input elements to which a force to be measured and a support force are applied. The two force input elements are substantially rotationally symmetrical and are axially spaced apart, and the force to be measured and the support force are... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6945969 | Catheter for target specific drug delivery A medical catheter comprising a proximal end having an opening for fluid containing a therapeutic drug, a distal end, the distal end defining at least one opening, and a porous portion covering the opening defined by the distal end. In one embodiment, the medical ca... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932788 | Suction device with irrigation A suction device with an irrigation function exhibits reduced occurrence of jamming and can be easily manipulated. A flexible tube 21 is removably connected to a flexible tube connection 22 of a suction device body 20. A suction path 25 i... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6893056 | Male luer lock connector for medical fluid lines A male luer lock connector for medical fluid lines comprising an elongated tubular body having an end portion with external luer cone and an internally threaded bushing mounted so that it can turn and slide on a portion with a cylindrical external surface of the tub... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6893429 | Convection enhanced delivery catheter to treat brain and other tumors An apparatus and system is provided for delivering a therapeutic agent to selected sites within an organism. More particularly, the invention allows for the simultaneous delivery of therapeutics to multiple treatment locations from a single catheter using a single p... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6860876 | Versatile interventional coronary guiding catheter A versatile coronary guiding catheter device and methods of use are provided. The device includes a guiding catheter, an anchor shaft, and a sleeve. In one embodiment, the anchor shaft can be moved relative to the catheter body to form a loop defined by the portions... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6843513 | Male luer lock connector for medical fluid lines A male luer lock connector for medical fluid lines comprising an elongated tubular body having an end portion with external luer cone and an internally threaded bushing mounted so that it can turn and slide on a portion with a cylindrical external surface of the tub... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6827711 | Nested tubing sections and method for making same The invention provides a nested tubing cannula which comprises outer and inner elongate tubular members, both having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The inner tubular member is sealed at its distal end and is nested substantially coaxially wi... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6808521 | Enteral feeding adapter An enteral feeding adapter is disclosed for use with a medical feeding device to deliver substances into a patient, the enteral feeding adapter being suitable for use with a plurality of infusion sets having distal connectors of differing dimensions. The enteral fee... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6802836 | Low profile adaptor for use with a medical catheter A low profile adaptor for use with a medical catheter. In one embodiment, the adaptor comprises a lower connector portion, an upper connector portion and a valve. The lower connector portion comprises a tubular portion and an annular portion, the annular portion rad... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6719748 | Low profile metal/polymer tubes The present invention relates generally to elongate support members, preferably for use with a catheter for performing medical procedures including percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. An elongate support member, comprising a proximal end, a distal end, i... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6699233 | Locking catheter An apparatus and method for locking a catheter within a patient enables the catheter to be easily and securely locked and prevents the catheter from being inadvertently unlocked. The locking catheter includes an elongated body member including a proximal ... | 03/02/2004 |
