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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7309341 | Single lumen anastomosis applier for self-deploying fastener A surgical tool or applier facilitates laparoscopic or endoscopic implantation through a single bodily tissue lumen of an anastomotic ring device for forming a hollow rivet type of attachment between tissue lumens. In addition to forming a puncture between apposite ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309352 | Expandable coil stent An implantable coil stent comprises at least a first curved segment and a second curved segment which arc about the longitudinal axis of the stent. An expandable link extends between the second end of the first curved segment and the first end of the second curved s... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7309345 | Method and system for delivering an implant utilizing a lumen reducing member A method and system for inserting an implant, such as vaso-occlusive device, an embolic containment device, or a stent into a vascular space to a vascular site in a body utilizing a lumen-reducing catheter. The method and system can be used to treat aneurysm, tumors... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7306617 | Spiral centering catheter A catheter with proximal and distal ends having a spiral centering device attached near the catheter distal end. The spiral centering device has at least one spiral strut having a proximal end and a distal end. The spiral centering device resiliently tends to center... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303571 | Methods and apparatus for blocking flow through blood vessels Methods and apparatus for occluding blood flow within a blood vessel. In a first series of embodiments, the present invention comprises a plurality of embolic devices deployable through the lumen of a conventional catheter such that when deployed, said embolic devic... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300662 | Drug/drug delivery systems for the prevention and treatment of vascular disease A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia f... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300449 | Methods and devices for the treatment of neurological and physiological disorders Novel devices and methods that affect the neurologic and biological electrical conduction systems for the treatment various neurological and physiological disorders. Localized mechanical forces imparted by the inventive devices and methods modify or alter the mechan... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300457 | Self-supporting metallic implantable grafts, compliant implantable medical devices and methods of making same Implantable medical grafts fabricated of metallic or pseudometallic films of biocompatible materials having a plurality of microperforations passing through the film in a pattern that imparts fabric-like qualities to the graft or permits the geometric deformation of... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300456 | Custom-length self-expanding stent delivery systems with stent bumpers Custom-length self-expanding stent delivery systems and methods enable precise control of prosthesis position during deployment. The stent delivery systems carry multiple stent segments and include a stent bumper for helping control the axial position of the stent s... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300454 | Catheter apparatus for percutaneous coronary intervention capable of accurately positioning stent and balloon in a desired position A catheter apparatus for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) capable of accurately positioning the balloon and stent in a desired position includes an introducer set fixed to an opening of the human artery, a guiding catheter secured to the introducer set and i... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294145 | Stent with differently coated inside and outside surfaces A medical device, e.g., a stent, is provided with different coatings on different surfaces, or with a coating on only one of the inside or outside surface. In accordance with certain embodiments, two different stent members are provided, one to fit inside of the oth... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294135 | Control handle for intraluminal devices A control handle for an intraluminal device includes a handle housing having a first end and a second end, the handle housing having a lumen. A roller assembly is disposed at a first end of the lumen. The roller assembly comprises a first roller and a base. The lume... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291127 | Variable manipulative strength catheter A catheter assembly comprises a catheter which comprises an inner shaft and an outer shaft, and at least one heat transmitting mechanism. At least one portion of at least one of the inner shaft and the outer shaft of the catheter has a predetermined longitudinal sti... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7291154 | Shape memory polymer actuator and catheter An actuator system is provided for acting upon a material in a vessel. The system includes an optical fiber and a shape memory polymer material operatively connected to the optical fiber. The shape memory polymer material is adapted to move from a first shape for mo... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7291167 | Stent having radiopaque markers and method of fabricating the same The present invention relates to an intraluminal medical device formed of a first base material and having a second material inlaid in the base material wherein at least one of said first material and said second material is more radiopaque than the other. The secon... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288112 | Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device An intravascular flow modifier and vascular reinforcement for treatment of aneurysms is formed of one or more loops of wire of resilient material formed into a series of transverse loops and longitudinal connecting sections to configure an essentially cylindrical re... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288065 | Access platform for internal mammary dissection An access platform having a first and a second blade interconnected to a spreader member that laterally drives the blades apart or together and a sternal pad interconnected to a blade. The superior blade is preferably pivotally coupled to the spreader member such th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7288111 | Flexible stent and method of making the same A stent that can be made of self-expandable members and balloon expandable members is described. The members can be held together by a polymer layer, polymer rings or discreet polymer connectors. Methods of making and using the stent are also described. ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285097 | Technique to confirm correct positioning with respect to arterial wall Methods and systems related to sealing punctures in blood vessels (such as following an angio or PTCA procedure) are disclosed. The invention provides a system to sense the location of a distal portion of a member within a body. The system includes an introducer por... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284401 | Stent reducing system and device A system for reducing the diameter of a stent comprises a stent contracting assembly and a fluid source. The assembly comprises a plurality of contracting members that define a diameter reduction chamber for receiving a stent. When the chamber is in a pre-reduction ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285287 | Carbon dioxide-assisted methods of providing biocompatible intraluminal prostheses Methods of producing biocompatible intraluminal prostheses are provided and include immersing polymeric material of an intraluminal prosthesis in a densified carbon dioxide composition under controlled conditions such that toxic materials are absorbed by the densifi... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7285130 | Stent delivery system A medical device for delivery of a self-expanding stent comprises a catheter assembly having a catheter shaft and a self-expanding stent disposed thereabout. A retractable sheath is disposed about the catheter shaft and the stent. The retractable sheath retains the ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278195 | Method for producing a coated medical support device Method for producing a coated medical support device capable of insertion into the body, the method including the procedures of applying a coating to a section of a work-piece, positioning the work-piece in the vicinity of an electromagnetic field generator, and sub... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7279174 | Stent coatings comprising hydrophilic additives A coating for implantable medical devices and a method for fabricating thereof are disclosed. The coating includes a mixture of a hydrophobic polymer and a polymeric hydrophilic additive, wherein the hydrophobic polymer and the hydrophilic additive form a physically... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276075 | Endoscopic surgical access port and method A sliding gas-tight seal on an access port promotes insufflation of an anatomical space formed in tissue at a surgical site only during insertion of an endoscopic instrument through the access port into the anatomical space, and promotes deflation of the inflated sp... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7276055 | Oval-shaped cardiac cannula A method of performing minimally invasive cardiac surgery includes the step of creating an access aperture into a patient's chest cavity, the access aperture being considerably smaller than a traditional cardiac surgery incision. A cannula is provided that has an ov... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273492 | Stent for treating vulnerable plaque An intravascular stent assembly for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, is designed to treat a lesion with vulnerable plaque by reducing the fibrous cap stresses. The stent includes distal, proximal, and center sections where the center section ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270320 | Antivibration element An antivibration element (1) is especially for a portable handheld work apparatus such as a motor-driven chain saw or a brushcutter. The antivibration element includes a coil spring (2) and at least one guide. An end section (7, 8) of the coil s... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264632 | Controlled deployment delivery system A controlled stent-graft deployment delivery system (10 50 or 900) includes a stent-graft (30 or 63), a retractable primary sheath (40) containing the stent-graft in a first constrained diameter configuration, an outer tube (18 | 09/04/2007 |
| 7263996 | Anion emission and anti-dust nose mask The present invention relates to an anion emission and anti-dust nose mask capable of enhancing a compatibility so that it is well adapted to various sizes and types of nose based on its flexibility, and it is possible to wear without any string based on a pressure ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261946 | Block copolymers of acrylates and methacrylates with fluoroalkenes A block copolymer comprising a fluorinated block and a non-fluorinated block and method of making the block copolymer are provided. Also provided herein are a coating on an implantable device comprising the block copolymer and method of using the implantable device.... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261727 | Distal protection and delivery system and method A distal protection and delivery system is used to collect and remove embolic debris in the blood vessel. The system includes a guidewire, a filter assembly, and a distal introducer. The distal introducer can be positioned on a distal end of an introducer catheter o... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258891 | Stent mounting assembly and a method of using the same to coat a stent A stent mounting device and a method of coating a stent using the device are provided. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255711 | Endovascular apparatus Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration b... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249602 | Surgical endoscopic cutting device and method for its use A surgical endoscopic cutting device includes cutting elements fitted in a protective tube. The device has an inlet for fluid, a discharge outlet for tissue and fluid, and a further outlet that discharges most of the fluid. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250058 | Radiopaque intraluminal stent The present invention includes a radiopaque stent comprising a cylindrical main body. The tubular main body comprises a cobalt chromium alloy that comprises cobalt, chromium and one or more radiopaque materials. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247166 | Intravascular stent with extendible end rings An expandable stent for implanting in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, peripheral artery, or other body lumen includes cylindrical rings connected by undulating links. The stent has a high degree of flexibility in the longitudinal direction, yet has adequate... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244443 | Polymers of fluorinated monomers and hydrophilic monomers A polymer of fluorinated monomers and hydrophilic monomers is provided. It is also provided a polymer blend that contains a polymer of fluorinated monomers and another biocompatible polymer. The polymer of fluorinated monomers or polymer blend described herein and o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244267 | Filter device for embolic protection systems A system for enabling the insertion and removal of an embolic protection device, for capturing and retaining embolic debris which may be created during the performance of a therapeutic interventional procedure in a stenosed or occluded region of a blood vessel. The ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7243408 | Process method for attaching radio opaque markers to shape memory stent A process comprising the steps of providing a precursor for an implantable medical device, at least a portion of the precursor made of a shape memory material, the shape memory material having a receptacle for receiving a marker therein, the shape memory material ha... | 07/17/2007 |
