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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187297 | Devices and methods for treatment of obesity Devices, methods for treatment of obesity, as well as instruments and tools used in placing, adjusting and maintaining devices for treatment of obesity. Various embodiments of devices that are implanted extra-gastrically are provided. Various embodiments of devices ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8147511 | Fluid delivery system and related methods of use An apparatus and method for ejecting fluid from a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system has a pneumatic assembly that when triggered injects gas into a hydraulic assembly, which in turn ejects fluid through an external interface. An electronic interface d... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142469 | Gastric space filler device, delivery system, and related methods A gastric space filler device effective for reducing stomach volume comprises at least one inflatable space filler and a sleeve to prevent leakage out of the gastric space filler device. The gastric space filler device may be inflated with an insufflation fluid and ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8100932 | Method and apparatus for treating obesity and controlling weight gain using self-expanding intragastric devices The invention generally relates to a method and apparatus to treat obesity and controlling weight gain. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention relates to a covered cage device that is implanted within a human's stomach to occupy volume and cause a reduced desire ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8092480 | Platform cannula for guiding the expansion of expandable bodies and method of use This invention relates to devices, such as cannulas or needles, which are used for inserting expandable structures, such as medical balloons, into interior regions of a human or animal body, as well as methods for their use. In various embodiments, insertion devices... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092481 | Expandable percutaneous sheath Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-se... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8088139 | Endoscopic tissue stabilization device and related methods of use Embodiments of the invention include a sleeve for use in a body lumen defined by body tissue. The sleeve includes a collapsible wall defining a lumen and including an inflatable member configured to increase a volume of the lumen when the inflatable member is in an ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8080030 | Endoscopic sheath having a biomimetic retractor An endoscopic sheath having a biomimetic retractor for retracting organs and tissues in the body. The inflatable retractor comprises an inflatable balloon configured to retract specific organs and tissues at the site of the endoscopic procedure, with attached inflat... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075583 | Catheter with a polyimide distal tip A catheter having an elongated shaft which has a multilayered distal tip with a first layer formed of a polyimide first material and a second layer formed of a polymeric second material. In one embodiment the multilayered distal tip is a separate member, distal to t... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8075582 | Multiple-pouch intragastric balloons, surgical device for expanding said balloon and method for making same The invention relates to an expandable intra-gastric balloon (1) for treating obesity, the balloon being for implanting in the stomach in order to reduce its volume, said balloon (1) comprising a first flexible pouch (2) provided with first conn... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070768 | Devices and methods for treatment of obesity Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Al... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8052710 | Endoscopic balloon tissue dissector and retractor An instrument for endoscopic surgery comprises a retractor having independently spreadable retractor blades pivotally mounted at the distal end of a tube, through which a balloon dissector can be passed. The blades are pivoted on axes transverse to the elongation of... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8034071 | Systems and methods for forming a cavity in cancellous bone A cavity creating device having a cavity creating axis is introduced through a percutaneous access path into a cancellous bone volume, e.g., within a vertebral body. The cavity creating device is manipulated to form a cavity in the cancellous bone volume. The manipu... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016851 | Delivery system and method of delivery for treating obesity A delivery system and method of use thereof for introducing a bundled intragastric bag into a gastric lumen are described. The delivery system includes a pushing mechanism movable between an unexpanded and expanded configuration. The pushing mechanism in its expande... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7967835 | Apparatus for use in fascial cleft surgery for opening an anatomic space An apparatus for use in fascial cleft surgery adapted to perform blunt dissection between two layers of anatomically named fascia. The dissection performed by the apparatus extends to the limits of anatomic space defined by fusion of said two layers of fascia in a m... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7959643 | Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation with concurrent hypothermia Devices, systems and methods for treating disorders characterized by low cardiac output. The devices, systems and methods use intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in combination with hypothermia of all or a portion of a human or veterinary patient's body to improve... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7947059 | Multilayer medical device A medical device such as a tube or a balloon including wall structure with multiple layers. The wall structure can distribute stress, resulting in reduced defect propagation and failure. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7909844 | Catheters having actuatable lumen assemblies A catheter comprises a first catheter shaft comprising a wall. The wall comprises at least one section of electroactive polymer having an actuated state and a non-actuated state and defines a first lumen. In the actuated state the first lumen haves a first diameter ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7883525 | Intragastric catheter An intragastric catheter provides satiety due to its presence in the stomach cavity. Efficacy is improved by the tactile sensation provided by a plurality of fingers that extend from the device. Normal peristaltic action upon the device moves the fingers relative to... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879060 | Balloon trepan The balloon trepan is used in minimal invasive surgery in order to create or maintain the area required for an operation by dilation of tissue or dissection of layers of tissue. The connection between the balloon and the sleeve of the trepan must be easily and secur... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7708753 | Balloon catheter with extendable dilation wire A balloon catheter is provided which may be used to dilate hardened regions of stenosis. The balloon catheter is provided with dilation wires that may be extended so that the dilation wires are disposed adjacent an outer surface of the balloon during dilation. Thus,... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7699863 | Bioerodible self-deployable intragastric implants Described herein are bioerodible, biodegradable, or digestible self-deploying intragastric implants that may be swallowed. Once swallowed, the implants undergo self-expansion in the stomach and apply a suitable pressure against the stomach wall to provide a feeling ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7678128 | Delivery and recovery sheaths for medical devices A deployment control system provides controlled deployment of an embolic protection device which may include a guide wire, an expandable filter attached to the guide wire near its distal end, and a restraining sheath that maintains the expanded filter in a collapsed... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7670353 | Modified headpiece for hydraulic coil deployment system A vascular occlusion device for use with a hydraulic deployment catheter is provided. The vascular occlusion device includes a headpiece that has a deformable interference element which changes from an initial configuration to a deformed configuration upon an increa... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7666205 | Inflatable device and method for reducing fractures in bone and in treating the spine The present invention is directed to an inflatable device for use in restoring the anatomy of diseased or fractured bone. The inflatable device may be a balloon of varied size or shape to conform to the bone to be treated and may be deployed in any type of bone wher... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7655021 | Dilator with expandable member The invention relates to a dilator having an expandable member and relates to a dilator and access sheath assembly including a first conduit which includes a wall defining a lumen therethrough and which is sufficiently rigid to dilate tissue in a body vessel; a memb... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7641668 | Fluid delivery system and related methods of use An apparatus and method for ejecting fluid from a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system has a pneumatic assembly that when triggered injects gas into a hydraulic assembly, which in turn ejects fluid through an external interface. An electronic interface d... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7641669 | Intravascular occlusion balloon catheter An intravascular occlusion balloon catheter having a removable hub, a profile sized to approximate a guidewire, and a means for venting air from the balloon. The removable hub and the small profile allow the occlusion balloon catheter to be used as a guidewire. The ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7556634 | Catheter with a multilayered shaft section having a polyimide layer A catheter having an multilayered shaft section with a first layer formed of a polyimide first material and a second layer formed of a second material. In a presently preferred embodiment, the polyimide material is a thermoset polyimide. However, in alternative embo... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7517352 | Devices for percutaneous remote endarterectomy The present invention provides devices, systems, methods and kits for the percutaneous removal of unwanted tissue or obstructive matter from body cavities or lumens, particularly from the vasculature. Blood vessels, including the coronary, peripheral and neurovascul... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7488337 | Apparatus and methods for bone, tissue and duct dilatation Apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone, tissue or duct dilatation using inflatable dilatation elements together with apparatus and techniques for tensioning, stretching, folding, and/or wrapping the dilatation elements externally a... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7476235 | Catheter based balloon for therapy modification and positioning of tissue An apparatus and method for shielding non-target tissues and organs during thermotherapy, brachytherapy or other treatment of a diseased target tissue. The apparatus includes a catheter shaft having input and output lumens and at least one inflatable balloon. A plur... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7442200 | Method of forming medical devices: intravascular occlusion devices Medical devices for filtering fluids flowing through a lumen and a method of forming medical devices. The devices can be used in vascular channels, urinary tracts, biliary ducts and the like, and filter emboli and other debris generated at a treatment site. ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7413558 | Elastically distensible folding member An elastically distensible folding member is disclosed. The folding member can be formed with a wall that is substantially shaped as a tube when the folding member is in a relaxed (i.e. unstressed) state. The tubular shaped folding member defines a tube axis and can... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410465 | Devices for counteracting hypotension Devices and methods are disclosed to address blood pressure control. More particularly, the present invention relates to correction of transient low blood pressure. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404820 | Method and device for filtering body fluid Medical devices for filtering fluids flowing through a lumen and a method of forming medical devices. The devices can be used in vascular channels, urinary tracts, biliary ducts and the like, and filter emboli and other debris generated at a treatment site. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7396329 | Endoscopic retractor instrument and associated method An endoscopic retractor is an elongate balloon having an expanded configuration having two end portions and a plurality of struts or spacer members extending between the end portions. The retractor balloon is a single tubular preform bent during manufacture to form ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381178 | Treatment of spinal metastases A radiotherapy system, and preferably a brachytherapy system, for delivering radiation to tissue surrounding an interstitial space is provided. While the system can be used for a variety of purposes, the system is preferably used to treat spinal metastases. In gener... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377931 | Balloon catheter with self-actuating purging valve A system for treating a vascular condition comprises a catheter having at least one lumen, a stem received within a distal portion of the lumen, a sealing member positioned on the stem, and a balloon operably attached to a distal portion of the catheter. The stem in... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371215 | Endoscopic instrument for engaging a device A device, system and method for diagnosing and treating a patient is provided where a functional device is attached to a stomach wall. The device in one embodiment provides electrical stimulation of the stomach wall. The device may also have other functional aspects... | 05/13/2008 |
