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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123773 | Postpartum hemorrhage balloon tamponade catheter A balloon tamponade catheter for controlling uterine postpartum hemorrhage has an elongated body with a balloon at a marginal distal end of the elongated body for insertion into the uterus. The balloon preferably has a pear-shaped appearance. The balloon may have a ... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8097014 | Variable rigidity vaginal dilator and use thereof Relatively pain free vaginal dilation is obtained by inserting into the vaginal canal a variable rigidity vaginal dilator having an inflatable balloon, in a manner that avoids insertion into the urethra. Air is introduced into the balloon. When the patient has gaine... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7776063 | In situ materials formation Methods and apparatus of forming hydrogel systems in situ are provided using a delivery system configured to deliver two or more fluent prepolymer solutions without premature crosslinking. The delivery system comprises separate first and second lumens coupling first... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7549997 | Body canal dilation system An apparatus and method for dilating a body canal such as a cervix is provided. The apparatus includes a threaded cylindrical rod with an inflatable member at one end. The apparatus also includes a tubular member with a threaded bore that is capable of threaded enga... | 06/23/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7320325 | Method and apparatus for creating intrauterine adhesions An apparatus and method of use or treatment are disclosed for creating intrauterine adhesions resulting in amenorrhea. In particular, the apparatus relates to an easily deployed intrauterine implant that readily and consistently reduces or eliminates abnormal intrau... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7294103 | Retractor with inflatable blades A surgical retractor is configured to provide surgical access in thoracic surgery, for example through an intercostal incision. The surgical retractor includes at least one inflated or inflatable member to cushion the ribs and surrounding tissue from injury or traum... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291160 | 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... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7247314 | Biocompatible material composition adaptable to diverse therapeutic indications A biocompatible material genus serves as the foundation for multiple material composition species, each adapted to a specific therapeutic indication. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7220252 | Inflatable dual balloon catheter A dual balloon catheter apparatus for controlling postpartum hemorrhage in uterine or vaginal cavities or hemorrhage in other body cavities, comprising: (1) a catheter having an inflation lumen and a deflation lumen; (2) a first inflatable balloon in fluid communica... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7220270 | Methods and apparatus for intraluminal deposition of hydrogels Methods and apparatus of forming hydrogel systems in situ are provided using a delivery system configured to deliver two or more fluent prepolymer solutions without premature crosslinking. The delivery system comprises separate first and second lumens coupling first... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7175634 | Uterine manipulator device A uterine manipulator device for injecting a visualisation fluid into the uterine cavity of a female via the cervix. The device comprises an elongate body, a tanaculum for gripping the cervix and an inflatable bladder for forming a fluid-resistant seal with the cerv... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169163 | Transnasal method and catheter for lacrimal system A balloon catheter for treatment of a patient's lacrimal system is applied transnasally without the use of a guide wire or a curve retention member. The catheter uses a stainless steel hypotube of sufficient stiffness and column strength to be pushed from the patent... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160325 | Implantable medical balloon and valve A medical balloon, implantable in human tissue, of unitary silicone construction. The balloon is self-sealing upon removal of an inflation implement. The balloon device comprises a molded valve portion which is dip-coated in a silicone dispersion to create a balloon... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153261 | Surgical hand access apparatus A hand access device includes a housing defining a longitudinal axis and having a passageway therethrough dimensioned to permit passage of a surgeon's arm and a fabric seal mounted within the opening and being dimensioned to form a substantial sealing relation with ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147658 | Medical device delivery system A medical device comprises a catheter having a catheter shaft and a balloon located at the distal end of the catheter shaft, and a bifurcated stent. The bifurcated stent comprises a trunk and at least two joined cylindrical parts extending from the trunk. A first pa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7113821 | Tissue electroperforation for enhanced drug delivery The present invention relates to a method and a device for transporting a molecule through a mammalian barrier membrane of at least one layer of cells comprising the steps of: ablating the membrane with an electric current from a treatment electrode; and utilizing a... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105007 | Cervical medical device, system and method A device and method for dilating a cervical canal. The device includes an elongated member with an expandable anchoring component attached to its distal tip. An expandable dilating member is attached to the elongated member proximally of the anchoring component for ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7096871 | Surgical drape having a fluid collection pouch with an inflatable rim According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7041056 | Inflatable speculums An inflatable speculum adapted to be positioned within an orifice includes an inflatable bladder. In an embodiment, when the inflatable bladder is inflated, the inflatable bladder includes a baffle member. The baffle member includes a plurality of baffles, and each ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033319 | Abdominal retractor An adjustable retractor is disclosed comprising an inner ring, an outer ring spaced from the inner ring, and an elongate sleeve open at opposite ends. The sleeve is provided and extends between the inner and outer rings and is connected at the opposite ends to the r... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018398 | System and method for treating urinary tract disorders A method, device, and system for treatment of urinary tract disorders is provided. The device includes a catheter having multiple lumens for insertion into a urinary bladder and for providing fluid flow within the bladder and within the fluid reservoir within the ur... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994095 | Pyloric valve corking device and method Pyloric valve corking devices and methods are described herein. The devices generally include an occluding member which expands from a first configuration to a larger second configuration and a bridging member extending from the occluding member. The bridging member... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6979341 | Expandable preformed structures for deployment in interior body regions An expandable structure made from an elastomer material is preformed to a desired geometry by exposure to heat and pressure. The structure undergoes controlled expansion and further distention in cancellous bone, with controlled deformation and without stress failur... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6953469 | Device and method for treating intraluminal tissue A device and method for treating intraluminal tissue employ an inflatable member having a plurality of heating zones adapted for selective activation, whereby one or more of the heating zones can be activated, by one or more energy sources, to deliver heat to select... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951569 | Surgical balloon having varying wall thickness A surgical balloon is provided for insertion into a uterus that includes a substantially continuous outer wall defining an exterior surface of the balloon on a first side and an interior hollow of the balloon on a second side, with the outer wall being formed from a... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6802825 | Access catheter apparatus for use in minimally invasive surgery and diagnostic procedures in the uterus and fallopian tubes A catheter apparatus for gaining access into the uterine cavity in order to perform minimally invasive surgery or diagnostic procedures related to a uterus and fallopian tubes, includes a single-lumen catheter; and an elongated balloon disposed distally on the singl... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6758831 | Device and method for aligning with the tubal ostium The present invention relates to an alignment device and method for facilitating alignment of a medical instrument with the tubal ostium of the Fallopian tubes. More particularly, the alignment device includes an expandable member, either in the form of a balloon me... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6739285 | Intravaginal retention device for a tailed animal Tail-mounted devices and methods for securing an object in an animal's, preferably a cow's, vagina, the device typically comprising a first and second tail anchor or ring, and a tether attached to the first tail anchor. The invention is most suited for and capable o... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6694192 | Uterus muscle controller A method and apparatus for controlling uterine contractions in a female comprises providing sensors for sensing uterine contractions; providing an electric signal generator for generating signals to be applied on the uterus; providing a control unit for r... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689148 | Methods and apparatus for intraluminal deposition of hydrogels Methods and apparatus of forming hydrogel systems in situ are provided using a delivery system configured to deliver two or more fluent prepolymer solutions without premature crosslinking. The delivery system comprises separate first and second lumens cou... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6682557 | Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method An intraluminal grafting system having a balloon catheter assembly, a capsule catheter assembly and capsule jacket assembly is used for deploying in the vessel of an animal body a bifurcated graft having a plurality of attachment systems. The deployment c... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6676680 | Tamponade device to control post-partum hemorrhage A tamponade device for controlling post-partum hemorrhage includes an inner drain tube co-axially encircled by an inflatable balloon. The device is inserted into the uterine cavity, and the balloon is distended with a medium supplied with sufficient press... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6648842 | Delivery preparation and facilitation device and preparatory gymnastics A device for preparing a pregnant woman to delivery and facilitating the delivery itself, which comprises an entirely expandable stretch body, which is positioned in the expulsion area of the urogenital canal in such a way that it is partly inside the vag... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6607545 | Conformal surgical balloon with varying wall expansibility A surgical balloon for insertion into a body cavity with a major chamber having a first volume and an annexed minor chamber communicating therewith and having a second volume less than the first volume has a continuous outer wall which defines the exterio... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607525 | Apparatus and method for treating urinary stress incontinence An apparatus and method for treating female stress-induced incontinence and other similar diseases associated with weakening of the pelvic floor muscles. A guiding catheter with temperature sensor(s) is positioned in patient's urethra. An inflatable ballo... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6570052 | Catamenial device for blood leakage prevention A catamenial device for blood leakage prevention composed of an inflatable member and an absorbent intravaginal member such as a tampon. The inflatable member houses a resiliently expandable inflation member generally made of open cell foam, and has an op... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6540728 | Inflatable menstrual cup for blood leakage prevention An intravaginal inflatable member impermeable to fluids adapted to collect upon inflation, menstrual blood and also capable of [provide] providing sealable closure of the vaginal canal for the prevention of vaginal exit of menstrual blood. By being inflat... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6520977 | Uterine balloon apparatus and method A uterine balloon apparatus and method for countering hemorrhaging in a patient after childbirth. The balloon apparatus is comprised of a balloon, a physiologic fluid, such as a normal saline solution and a control. A characteristic feature of the inventi... | 02/18/2003 |
