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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100851 | Apparatus and method for cleaning a surgically prepared bone surface An apparatus suitable for cleaning a surgically prepared working surface comprises a body portion adapted to supply pressurized fluid (preferably carbon dioxide gas) to the surgically prepared working surface and aspirate surface debris dislodged from the surgically... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8096968 | Methods and apparatus for the enhanced delivery of physiologic agents to tissue surfaces Apparatus and methods deliver vasoconstrictive agents simultaneously with capnic gases. The capnic gases can enhance the effectiveness of the vasoconstrictive agent, lower the dosage of drug or concentration of agent necessary to achieve a therapeutic result, or bot... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8043252 | Nitric oxide decontamination of the upper respiratory tract A method of topically treating the respiratory tract of a mammal with nitric oxide exposure includes the steps of providing a source of nitric oxide containing gas and delivering the nitric oxide containing gas nasally to the upper respiratory tract of the mammal. A... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7988656 | Natural orifice medical operation and endoscopic overtube In order to control the pressure in an abdominal cavity of a patient and a pressure in a hollow organ, a medical system includes: a first pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of a gas in the abdominal cavity; a first port for insufflating and evacuating the ab... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7981072 | Method and apparatus for supplying predetermined gas into body cavities of a patient A gas supply apparatus measures a first pressure inside a first body cavity of a patient and a second pressure inside a second body cavity of the patient. The gas supply apparatus regulates a pressure of a predetermined gas based on the measured first and second pre... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7955294 | Intermittent dosing of nitric oxide gas A method and corresponding device are described for combating microbes and infections by delivering intermittent high doses of nitric oxide to a mammal for a period of time and which cycles between high and low concentration of nitric oxide gas. The high concentrati... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7892198 | Device and method for treatment of surface infections with nitric oxide A device for the topical delivery of nitric oxide gas to an infected area of skin includes a source of nitric oxide gas, a bathing unit, a flow control valve, and a vacuum unit. The bathing unit is adapted to surround the area of the infected skin and form a substan... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7766857 | Non-invasive determination of cardiac output, gas exchange and arterial blood gas concentration A system and method for monitoring the arterial gas concentrations of a patient receiving percutaneous oxygenator support. The system comprises a percutaneous oxygenator for providing medical gases to the venous system of the patient via a catheter. Gases are also r... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7744557 | Method and apparatus for delivering an agent to the abdomen A method and apparatus for treating gas for delivery into a body cavity, body space or body surface of an animal. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber having an entry port and an exit port. One or more agents are released into the gas stream that flo... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7708713 | Insufflating optical surgical instrument An insufflating surgical instrument adapted for movement across an abdominal wall to insufflate an abdominal region of a patient is disclosed comprising a shaft having an insufflation channel extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end, the insuf... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7569027 | Apparatus for supplying gas at two different pressures A gas supply apparatus is provided and has first and second fittings and first and second tubes. The first fitting is provided to discharge a gas of a first pressure therethrough, while the second fitting is provided to discharge a gas of a second pressure therethro... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7549973 | Device for the supply of a gas A device for supply of a gas to a volume includes a supply conduit, which is connectable to a gas source and which includes an outlet end, and a porous body, which is provided at the outlet end.The device is arranged to permit the supply of the gas through the porou... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7520866 | Device and method for treatment of wounds with nitric oxide Topical exposure of nitric oxide gas to wounds such as chronic non-healing wounds may be beneficial in promoting healing of the wound and in preparing the wound bed for further treatment and recovery. Nitric oxide gas may be used, for example, to reduce the microbia... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7476212 | Medical gas humidification system An apparatus and method for on-the-go humidifying an insufflation gas through water vapor transfer from a liquid to the insufflation gas through a barrier separating the gas from the liquid to enable the gas in a normally trauma inducing state to be brought to a con... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7413559 | Gas flow trocar arrangement A trocar assembly for use in surgery in a patient, comprising an elongated outer tubular member having a first or proximal end and a second or distal end. The proximal end has a housing enclosing a fluid pressure chamber therein. The distal end of the outer tubular ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7405241 | Use of NO in the treatment of post-ischemic brain cell deterioration A medicinal composition and method to treat or minimize post-ischemic brain cell deterioration that comprises nitrous oxide or a nitrous oxide donor and xenon or a xenon donor. The medicinal composition may be administered prior to or subsequent to a stroke. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7367067 | Warm bath apparatus A warm bath apparatus for safely and comfortably warming a part of a user's body such as feet and hands by use of a previously prepared mixture of air and heated liquid particles such as steam is provided. This apparatus comprises a housing having a warm bath room, ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364757 | Methods of treating vascular disease The present invention relates to a method of treating patients suffering from, or at risk for, intimal hyperplasia and/or arteriosclerosis. The treatment includes administering a pharmaceutical composition that includes carbon monoxide to the patient. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7338473 | Pneumoseal trocar arrangement A cannula assembly for the maintenance of an operative pneumoperitoneum in a patient comprising an elongated cannula having a proximal end and a distal end. A removable valve is securely arranged in the proximal end of the cannula to provide a seal and minimize the ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335181 | Nitric oxide decontamination of the upper respiratory tract A method of topically treating the respiratory tract of a mammal with nitric oxide exposure includes the steps of providing a source of nitric oxide containing gas and delivering the nitric oxide containing gas nasally to the upper respiratory tract of the mammal. A... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331956 | Methods and apparatus for treating back pain Apparatus and methods for treating back pain of a patient by denervation of an intervertebral disc or a region of the posterior longitudinal ligament by the controlled application of heat to a target tissue. In one embodiment, the invention may include a procedure c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322939 | Breast biopsy system and methods An apparatus and method are provided for precisely isolating a target lesion in a patient's body tissue, resulting in a high likelihood of “clean” margins about the lesion when it is removed for diagnosis and/or therapy. This approach advantageously will often r... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7317818 | Method of enabling an analysis of an external body portion A method of enabling an analysis taking into account exposure of at least one external body portion to the environment comprises obtaining first information representative of at least one condition of a first external body portion of a subject and obtaining second i... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314475 | Extraluminal balloon dissection The present invention provides balloon dissection apparatus and methods of use in which an elongate balloon is utilized to dissect along a region that follows a naturally existing path alongside a vessel or structure, such as an artery, a vein, a lymphatic vessel, t... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311700 | LASIK laminar flow system A system that can be used to perform an ophthalmic procedure. The system may include a patient support that supports a patient and a light source which can direct a beam of light onto the patient's cornea. The system may also include an airflow module that directs a... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7302764 | Boot for applying medicines The present invention provides a boot for applying medicine to a foot for a variety of conditions. Wearing the boot allows one to perform job and domestic duties while treating a foot. The present invention has a sole beneath an upper with a waterproof interior. The... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294116 | Surgical smoke plume evacuation system Smoke evacuation apparatus designed to provide safe and efficient filtration and evacuation of smoke plume generated by laser-surgical, electrosurgical, radiosurgical, and electrocautery devices. A filter assembly is removably mounted on a front panel of the apparat... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285112 | Gas flow trocar arrangement A trocar assembly for use in surgery in a patient, comprising an elongated outer tubular member having a first or proximal end and a second or distal end. The proximal end has a housing enclosing a fluid pressure chamber therein. The distal end of the outer tubular ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7270658 | Systems and methods for electrosurgery Methods and apparatus for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. In a method of the invention high frequency (RF) electrical energy is applied to one or more active electrodes ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270659 | Methods for electrosurgical treatment of spinal tissue Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating spinal tissue and other body structures in open and endoscopic spine surgery to relieve symptoms, such as neck or back pain. In particular, the present invention provides methods for the controlled heating of various tiss... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252089 | Surgical laminar air flow apparatus and method A apparatus and method for protecting a patient's area from aerobic contamination comprising a flexible drape assembly adhered to the surrounding area being operated on. The drape assembly includes two sheet members having predetermined cooperative dimensions and jo... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241293 | Electrode screen enhanced electrosurgical apparatus and methods for ablating tissue Electrosurgical methods and apparatus for the controlled ablation of tissue from a target site of a patient. The instrument includes a shaft having proximal and distal end portion and an active screen electrode on the distal end portion; a return electrode arranged ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235264 | Cerebral protection with a gas comprising xenon Xenon or xenon-containing gases and, where appropriate, an NO source are employed as medicament for cerebral protection. Cerebral protection is defined as reducing or preventing impairments of cerebral function of various causes, but especially secondary to perfusio... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7198045 | Low pressure hyperbaric chamber and method of using the same A low pressure hyperbaric chambers and methods of using same are disclosed. The present invention provides means for designing, building, and using low pressure chambers suitable for use in managing pain associated with medical conditions. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198489 | Use of ozone for the treatment of gum disease A method of treating gum disease, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto a diseased gum for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7179255 | Methods for targeted electrosurgery on contained herniated discs Apparatus and methods for treating an intervertebral disc by ablation of disc tissue. A method of the invention includes positioning at least one active electrode within the intervertebral disc, and applying at least a first high frequency voltage between the active... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172727 | Apparatus for blood oxygenation An apparatus and method for blood oxygenation are provided. The apparatus includes a chamber having a first inlet to receive a fluid, e.g., physiologic saline; a second inlet to receive a gas, e.g., oxygen, from a gas supply; and an outlet coupled to a capillary ass... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172589 | Cryo ablation coil The present invention pertains to devices for causing cold-induced necrosis or apoptosis. The present invention includes a cryo therapy apparatus including a core member; a cryoplasty tube coupled to the core member, the cryoplasty tube having a proximal end and a d... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169143 | Methods for electrosurgical tissue treatment in electrically conductive fluid An electrosurgical probe comprises a shaft having at least one electrode terminal at its distal end and a connector at its proximal end. The electrode terminal may be spaced from a return electrode such that when the electrode terminal is brought adjacent a tissue s... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7137979 | Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions Methods and devices for the treatment of skin lesions resulting from bacterial, fungal or viral infections or from exposure to irritants are disclosed. The invention relates methods and devices for delivering a controlled dose of thermal energy to the infected or ir... | 11/21/2006 |
