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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187184 | Access disconnect system with optical and other sensors An optical access disconnect system is useful for detecting the presence of blood. The optical access disconnect system includes one or more optical sensors placed near an access site of a patient, the optical sensors suitable for detecting the presence of blood, es... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8083677 | Access disconnect detection using glucose An access disconnect sensor for a patient undergoing extracorporeal blood processing includes an electrochemical fuel cell or sensor to detect blood leakage. The fuel cell includes circuitry for oxidizing glucose in the blood. The sensor also includes a transmitter ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7938776 | Examination device for blood detection The present invention describes examination devices, such as examination gloves, for detecting the presence of blood, and in particular hidden blood, in biological samples. Examination devices according to the present invention include, in certain embodiments, devel... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7828730 | Device for hemorrhage detection A device for hemorrhage detection comprising a detector for detecting the presence of blood, the detector being connected to a fixing, apparatus. The fixing apparatus is fixed to the inner wall of a hollow organ. The device further has a transmitting unit by which d... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7670289 | Dressing and integrated system for detection of fluid loss A fluid loss detection device for dressings at pre-existing port sites, catheter sites, operative sites, ostomy sites, drain sites, line sites such as those utilized in hemodialysis, wound sites, or other areas for which monitoring of fluid or blood loss is medicall... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7641612 | Blood loss detection for hemodialysis system A blood loss detection device for a hemodialysis system having a blood intake line, a dialysis machine including a pump, with the dialysis machine in communication with the blood intake line, and a blood return line in communication with the dialysis machine. The de... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7618370 | Venous-arterial detector and pressure indicator A venous-arterial detector is disclosed. The detector includes a first chamber in fluid communication with a needle, and an indicator chamber in selective fluid communication with the first chamber through a valve. The indicator chamber is pre-pressurized to a defin... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7325837 | Self laminating specimen capture and containment assembly and recordation form combination The present invention is a specimen capture and collection form that utilizes a self laminating form assembly having first and second separable parts one of which is used in the collection, capture and retention of a sample of material to be analyzed and the other o... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7276041 | Method and device for monitoring loss of body fluid and dislodgment of medical instrument from body A method of alerting medical personnel of a problem during hemodialysis includes providing an active, fail-to-safe site sensor for a fistula needle at an access site during hemodialysis; and automatically alerting medical personnel of a problem during hemodialysis u... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7247144 | Methods and apparatus for sampling and analyzing body fluid A sampling device for sampling body fluid includes a lancet for making an incision, a capillary tube for drawing-up body fluid from the incision, and a test strip affixed to an upper end of the capillary tube for receiving the fluid. An absorbent pad can be disposed... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7226415 | Microwave hemorrhagic stroke detector The microwave hemorrhagic stroke detector includes a low power pulsed microwave transmitter with a broad-band antenna for producing a directional beam of microwaves, an index of refraction matching cap placed over the patients head, and an array of broad-band microw... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7203548 | Cavernous nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials Methods of using unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs) for cavernous nerve stimulation and for certain disorders are provided. Stimulators capable of creating such UPAPs include, but are not limited to, miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., micro... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182913 | Sample retention apparatus for use in measuring hemostasis A sample retention apparatus for use in a device for measuring hemostasis. The device for measuring hemostasis may include a sample articulation apparatus including a guide shaft coupled for articulating motion to a drive motor, a sample carrier secured to and axial... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7147615 | Needle dislodgement detection An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient includes a sensor for detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon disl... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7052480 | Access disconnection systems and methods Apparatuses, devices, systems and methods for detecting access disconnection during medical therapy are provided. The present invention includes an electric circuit coupled to, for example, a blood circuit used during dialysis therapy. The electric circuit can injec... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037275 | Methods and devices for obtaining samples from hollow viscera A gastrointestinal sampling device that increases the number of epithelial cells removed from the stomach lining without causing additional discomfort to the patient, and which is particularly useful for obtaining samples from the gastric mucus and between the epith... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018392 | Hemostatic system for body cavities Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The balloon may be disposed around... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6979306 | Method and device for monitoring loss of body fluid and dislodgment of medical instrument from body A method of alerting medical personnel of a problem during hemodialysis includes providing an active, fail-to-safe site sensor for a fistula needle at an access site during hemodialysis; and automatically alerting medical personnel of a problem during hemodialysis u... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6936046 | Methods of using high intensity focused ultrasound to form an ablated tissue area containing a plurality of lesions A method of thermal ablation using high intensity focused ultrasound energy includes the steps of positioning an ultrasound emitting member, emitting ultrasound energy from the ultrasound emitting member, focusing the ultrasound energy, ablating with the focused ult... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6863536 | Endoscopic tutorial system with a bleeding complication A system for simulating a medical procedure performed on a subject, featuring: (a) a simulated organ; (b) a simulated instrument for performing the medical procedure on the simulated organ; (c) a locator for determining a location of the simulated instrument within ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6613005 | Systems and methods for steering a focused ultrasound array A focused ultrasound system includes a transducer array including a plurality of sub-arrays, each sub-array defining an acoustic emission surface and including a plurality of transducer elements thereon. A mechanical controller is coupled to the sub-array... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6537819 | Method and apparatus for measuring hemostasis A method and apparatus are provided for measuring hemostasis. The apparatus includes a torque sensing column having a torque sensing element and a drive ring disposed around a body of the column and in registration with the column so as to allow rotation ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6490468 | Systems for recording use of structures deployed in association with heart tissue A system records use of a structure deployed in operative association with heart tissue in a patient. An image controller generates an image of the structure while in use in the patient. An input receives data including information identifying the patient... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6454711 | Microwave hemorrhagic stroke detector The microwave hemorrhagic stroke detector includes a low power pulsed microwave transmitter with a broad-band antenna for producing a directional beam of microwaves, an index of refraction matching cap placed over the patients head, and an array of broad-... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6445304 | Medical alarm system A monitoring and alarm system for detecting excessive bleeding from medical patients and for alerting medical attendant(s) thereof, the system comprises a relatively thick sheet-like base of electrically non-conductive, blood porous material having a prox... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6225126 | Method and apparatus for measuring hemostasis A method and apparatus are provided for measuring hemostasis. The apparatus includes a torque sensing column having a torque sensing element and a drive ring disposed around a body of the column and in registration with the column so as to allow rotation ... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6083159 | Methods and devices for providing acoustic hemostasis Methods and apparatus for the remote coagulation of blood using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are provided. A remote hemostasis method comprises identifying a site of internal bleeding and focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy on the site, the... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5993389 | Devices for providing acoustic hemostasis Methods and apparatus for the remote coagulation of blood using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are provided. A remote hemostasis method comprises identifying a site of internal bleeding and focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy on the site, the... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5882302 | Methods and devices for providing acoustic hemostasis Methods and apparatus for the remote coagulation of blood using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are provided. A remote hemostasis method comprises identifying a site of internal bleeding and focusing therapeutic ultrasound energy on the site, the... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5840584 | Blood in feces test device A device 10 detects the presence of occult blood in feces by employing a sheet 12 of brittle material in which are formed a plurality of chambers 18 holding a liquid reagent solution juxtaposed to an absorbant material 14 impregnated with a guaiac materia... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5832921 | Analog heater control for medical instrument An instrument for determining a characteristic of a biological fluid or a control includes a heater and a heater control. The heater comprises a heater element, supported in heat conducting relationship to the biological fluid or control when the instrume... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5685302 | Method for determining plasma volume, determination of blood volume thereby, and apparatus therefore The subject invention provides a method for determining in a subject the volume of plasma in the subject's circulation which comprises introducing into the subject's circulation a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutically-acceptable solution comprising a... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5613491 | Coagulation timer A coagulation timer device is used to monitor the bleeding time of a patient to determine the amount of time required to achieve clotting. The coagulation timer device includes a carrier member, a linearly oriented absorbing medium which is affixed to the... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5579765 | Monitor to detect bleeding A monitor for detecting external bleeding from a puncture site on a patient. The monitor is provided with a self-sticking bandage portion on one end connected by means of a flexible connecting strip to a self-sticking holder portion on an opposite end. Th... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5505201 | Implantable helical spiral cuff electrode A self-curling elongate non-conductive sheet (A) defines a helical cuff electrode (10). A plurality of contact members (40) are linearly disposed along a direction (C) between a first layer (30) and a second layer (32) of laminated elastomeric material. T... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5460969 | Method for differentiating the source of occult gastrointestinal bleeding The presence of fecal occult blood in a stool sample is detected by mixing a liquid stool sample with an acidic liquid, such as a phosphate/citrate buffer, to precipitate hematin from the solution. The precipitated hematin is separated and the presence or... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5331973 | Method for obtaining stool samples for gastrointestinal cancer testing The specification discloses a method for enhancing the reliability of screening tests used for detecting the presence or absence of chemical markers associated with gastrointestinal cancer. The method comprises the steps of providing a laxative purge for ... | 07/26/1994 |
| 5316730 | Disposable cartridge for investigating physical properties of blood A disposable cartridge for measuring the physical properties of blood is disclosed. A waste compartment supports a platform having first and second syringe fittings. First and second syringes containing blood samples to be measured are positioned within t... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5296379 | Apparatus and method for modeling arterial thrombus formations Apparatus and method for modeling of thrombogenesis using haemostasis measuring devices. A sleeve member is provided on a blood-carrying tube to simulate an environment of a human artery. When punctured with a small needle, bleeding is simulated, permitti... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5231032 | Method of monitoring blood loss Blood loss by a patient during an operation is monitored by collecting all blood and bloodied materials generated during the operation and subjecting them to ultrasonic vibration in a buffered eluent containing a volume control substance by which the actu... | 07/27/1993 |
