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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162876 | Medication infusion set An infusion set is provided for use in delivering fluid through a cannula, which is housed on a cannula housing, to a selected subcutaneous infusion site on a patient. The fluid is generally a medication, for example, insulin. The cannula is in fluid communication w... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8162877 | Enhanced cross stream mechanical thrombectomy catheter An enhanced cross stream mechanical thrombectomy catheter with backloading manifold having a distal end with outflow and inflow orifices at one side for producing concentrated cross stream jet flow for selective and concentrated thrombus ablation during thrombectomy... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8128592 | Methods and systems for performing submucosal medical procedures Instruments, systems and methods are provided for performing submucosal medical procedures in a desired area of the digestive tract using endoscopy. Instruments include a safe access needle injection instrument, a submucosal tunneling instrument, a submucosal dissec... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128593 | Removing fluid from a bodily tissue via a catheter with circumferential concave grooves Devices, systems, and methods for removing fluid from a bodily tissue. In at least one embodiment of a catheter for use with a vacuum source for removing fluid from a mammalian tissue, the catheter comprises an elongated tube comprising a proximal end, a distal end,... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123720 | Intelligent medical device system dynamics for biological network regulation The intelligent medical device (iMD) system coordinates the dynamics of hardware and software components in a self-organizing autonomous system. The iMD system uses advanced modeling and metaheuristics to solve complex optimization problems involving the customizati... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8100855 | Methods and devices for eluting agents to a vessel Systems, devices and methods for eluting an agent at a treatment site are disclosed. The devices include an expandable frame and at least one membrane. The membrane may carry an agent to elute at the treatment site. The membrane may allow blood flow at the treatment... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096972 | Devices for intraocular drug delivery A therapeutic agent delivery device that is particularly suitable for delivery of a therapeutic agent to limited access regions, such as the posterior chamber of the eye and inner ear. Preferred devices of the invention are minimally invasive, refillable and may be ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8062250 | Cannula device A cannula device for infusion sets is provided. The cannula device includes a housing and at least one membrane mounted to the housing and adapted for receiving a piercing member of a connector. The cannula device further includes a cannula mounted to the housing. T... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8016784 | Deflectable catheter assembly having compression compensation mechanism A deflectable catheter assembly having a compression compensation mechanism is disclosed. The deflectable catheter assembly comprises a catheter shaft having a catheter proximal section and a catheter distal section. A therapeutic tool is disposed within the cathete... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012121 | Method and apparatus for selective material delivery via an intra-renal catheter Two renal delivery members have two distal ports that are adapted to be positioned within two renal arteries via their corresponding renal ostia at unique locations along an abdominal aortic wall. A proximal coupler assembly is outside the body and is coupled to del... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8002738 | Self-adhering lesion formation apparatus and methods A lesion formation apparatus including adhesive and cytotoxic material and methods associated with the same. ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7998112 | Deflectable catheter assembly and method of making same A deflectable catheter assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises a catheter shaft having a catheter proximal section and a catheter distal section, and at least one lumen extending therethrough. The catheter distal section is more flexible than the catheter prox... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7985199 | Gateway system This invention relates to an injection site or gateway or a system comprising such an injection site or gateway. In one form the invention concerns a system comprising an inserter device and a gateway for subcutaneous injection of fluid where comprises a distal surf... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7955297 | Retraction means for transcutaneous device The invention provides a transcutaneous medical device (502, 250, 150, 600) comprising a lower surface adapted for application towards the skin of a subject, attaching means (571, 272, 161) for securing the lower surface relative to the skin, and a tra... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7947011 | 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, ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7938798 | Medical device for delivering patches The present invention relates to a medical device and method for treating the body tissue of a patient. The present invention is also directed to a method of making the medical device and a method of using the medical device. More particularly, the invention relates... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7935079 | Troubleshooting accelerator system for implantable drug delivery pumps An implantable pump and methods for detecting leaks in an implantable pump are provided. In one embodiment, the implantable drug pump includes a housing having at least one inlet port and an outlet port formed therein. The outlet port is adapted to communicate with ... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931615 | 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), ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7896837 | Method and device for intradermally delivering a substance A device for delivering a substance into the skin of a patient includes a body and a skin penetrating device having at least one skin penetrating member, such as a microneedle. The body includes an internal cavity and a device for indicating the delivery of a suffic... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892200 | 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, ... | 02/22/2011 |
| RE42049 | Surgical and pharmaceutical site access guide An introducer guide 15 for introducing medical items into an internal tissue of a patient is provided. The guide 15 includes a cannula 20 defining a lumen sized to receive the item and a lateral opening 24. A ramp is disposed within the l... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7824366 | Collateral ventilation device with chest tube/evacuation features and method A collateral ventilation bypass system with chest tube evacuation device may be utilized in combination to removed trapped air from the lungs. With the chest tube evacuation device, any air trapped in the pleural space may be evacuated through the bypass system to p... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7824365 | Percutaneous access Medical devices and related methods enable physicians and/or other medical personnel to access percutaneously the interior of a patient. One particular device includes a housing which defines a cavity, a first opening into the cavity, and a second opening into the c... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7798991 | Trocar and cannula assembly having variable opening sealing gland and related methods A trocar system for endoscopic surgery, cap assembly, and related methods are provided. The cap assembly includes a housing with an opening formed in line with an axis of the housing. The cap assembly also includes a variable opening flexible sealing gland having a ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7766867 | Low profile, pivotal connection infusion assembly This invention relates to therapeutic infusion assemblies, more specifically a device for the subcutaneous delivery of a fluid from a remote source. Applicant provides a base assembly which has a fluid channel therein and a cannula extending vertically downward from... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7731680 | Infusion device 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... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7727184 | Biological revascularization A catheter delivery system for delivering a treatment substance to an occlusion in a lumen of a tubular vessel includes a tubular catheter and a treatment substance. The tubular catheter includes a central lumen passing between a proximal end and a distal end adjace... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7713231 | Interventional catheter assemblies and control systems An interventional catheter assembly has an operating head [400] and catheter system [300] that are inserted and navigated within a patient's body while an operator controls the system externally of the operating head. Fluidic communication is provided ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713232 | System for washing and processing of cells for delivery thereof to tissue A system for injecting an injectate into patient includes a first pressurizable container for holding the injectate; a patient interface in fluid connection with the first pressurizable container, the patient interface being adapted to pass the injectate into tissue... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7704228 | Infusion device 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... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7695450 | Multiple lumen catheter for hemodialysis A catheter for hemodialysis comprises a flexible catheter tube defining a plurality of separate lumens. The catheter defines an arc angle of generally U-shape in its natural, unstressed configuration. Thus, the catheter may be implanted with a distal catheter portio... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7670311 | Methods and devices for reducing the mineral content of a region of non-intimal vascular tissue Methods and devices for reducing the mineral content of a region of non-intimal vascular tissue are provided. In the subject methods, an isolated local environment that includes the region to be demineralized is produced. The pH of the local environment is then redu... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7670312 | Sensor system including a port body The invention provides a device and methods for analyzing body fluids wherein the device is implanted in the body and provides for both the delivery of substances into the body and for the testing of body fluids. ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7662128 | Steerable needle The invention relates to a needle guidance system provided by a needle with a steerable tip. The needle has a cannula and a stylet. The stylet adjacent to its tip has a naturally curved portion. The stylet is movable in two degrees of freedom with respect to the can... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7594902 | Catheter head with catheter drain in discrete rotational positions A catheter head, for introduction of a fluid into an organic tissue, including a cannula housing with a cannula, a connector element with a fluid inlet, a guide and a fixing device. The guide device has several selectable discrete rotational positions for positionin... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7588554 | Method and apparatus for treating ischemic tissue The invention described herein provides for methods and devices for treating tissues, and in particular, ischemic heart tissue. Preferred devices includes tools integrating both injury and treatment effectors in a single unit. An optional third effector provides an ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7585288 | Trocar and cannula assembly having conical valve and related methods A trocar system for endoscopic surgery, cap assembly, and related methods are provided. The cap assembly includes a valve housing with an opening formed in line with an axis of the valve housing. The cap assembly also includes a valve positioned adjacent the opening... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7585287 | Device and method for insertion of a cannula of an infusion device A device for inserting a subcutaneous infusion device into skin of a patient. The device can include a housing, a needle hub including a needle, a sleeve, and a spring engaging the needle hub. The device can also include a cap coupled to the housing, and a retention... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7524300 | Infusion device 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... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7520867 | Subcutaneous infusion set A subcutaneous infusion set. The subcutaneous infusion set may include a base for providing an infusion path; a cannula connected to and extending away from the base; a connector removably attachable to the base; and a tubing affixed to the connector. The connector ... | 04/21/2009 |
