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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8137327 | Vaginal drug delivery system and method A vaginal drug delivery system includes a device formed of porous material that holds a flowable therapeutic formulation. The device, preferably in a soft, prewetted state, is inserted into the vagina to reside typically at or near the cervix where it continuously r... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8080521 | Flowable carrier matrix and methods for delivering to a patient A carrier matrix may be delivered to a target position within a patient in a minimally invasive manner by first cutting a collagen sponge sheet into a plurality of relatively small pieces. These pieces are sized so that, when wet, they are capable of flowing through... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7897564 | Flowable carrier matrix and methods for delivering to a patient A carrier matrix may be delivered to a target position within a patient in a minimally invasive manner by first cutting a collagen sponge sheet into a plurality of relatively small pieces. These pieces are sized so that, when wet, they are capable of flowing through... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7294138 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents t... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267670 | Reinforced urethral suppository A urethral suppository comprising a non-meltable base member sized to prevent insertion of the base member into the urethra, a non-meltable reinforcement projecting from the base member, and a meltable portion formed around a portion of the reinforcement. The meltab... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7229450 | Kink resistant introducer with mapping capabilities An introducer system for use with a pacemaker lead includes a plastic sheath compatible for insertion within a body, a first end configured for insertion into the body with a second end extending out of the body. A central lumen of the sheath is configured to permit... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214218 | Tampon with raised portions having multiple widths A tampon for feminine hygiene that has an insertion end, a withdrawal end, a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface. The tampon is made of compressed fibrous material. The outer surface of the tampon includes a plurality of raised portions. Each of the raised porti... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7127782 | Clasp for ornamental objects A clasp apparatus to releaseably hold an ornamental object. That ornamental object may have a spherical shape or an irregular shape. A method to releaseably hold an ornamental object. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6913573 | Positive-pressure rectal incontinence pad An ergonomically contoured, snail shaped rectal pad comprising a highly compressible pressure-producing node (2) contiguous to a thin blade-like structure called a tail (4) enveloped in an absorbent sheath. Surrounding these structures are two flap-lik... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6899700 | Therapeutic agent delivery tampon A tampon adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes an absorbency zone adjacent the distal end, wherein the absorbency zone includes absorbent material; an application zone adjacent the proximal e... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6663608 | Synchronizing of animal oestrus and intra vaginal devices useful therein An intra vaginal device which is of a variable geometry and which includes a silicone matrix impregnated with progesterone, the confirmation and content of the progesterone impregnated matrix being such as to optimise effectiveness with a lower initial lo... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6423039 | Synchronizing of animal oestrus and intra vaginal devices useful therein An intra vaginal device which is of a variable geometry and which includes a silicone matrix impregnated with progesterone, the confirmation and content of the progesterone impregnated matrix being such as to optimize effectiveness with a lower initial lo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6402735 | Medical tube collar The present invention pertains to a device and a method for use with medical and surgical tubing and is designed to effectively reduce the discomfort associated with the use or removal of a tube from a patient's body. The device is designed to fit around ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6350274 | Soft tissue closure systems Disclosed is an implant delivery system, e.g., an implant delivery device which includes a detector having a probe positioned at the distal end of a cannula to detect the presence of body fluid flowing in the lumen, and thereby locate the implant member a... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6186973 | Tampon applicator The invention relates to a tampon applicator. The tampon applicator is intended to permit easier and safer handling of the tampon. For this purpose, the tampon comprises a hollow outer cylinder (10) with a delivery opening (12) for allowing to push out th... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6019743 | Flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalin body cavity The present invention relates to a flexible applicator for inserting an article into a mammalian body cavity. The applicator has an elongate, hollow, structural member suitable for containing the insertable article, and an elongate expulsion member which ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5984888 | Applicator and coating An applicator article and method are disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator article and method are especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator article includes a tubular member ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5817124 | Anal dilator with self-expanding element An anal dilator for treating anal disorders, such as fissure-in-ano, having a self-expanding means for slowly dilating the anal muscles to cause a relaxation of anal muscles thereby promoting healing. The anal dilator comprises three sections: a first end... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5676689 | Hemostatic puncture closure system including vessel location device and method of use A system for sealing a percutaneous puncture in a blood vessel in a living being and method of use thereof. The system includes a hemostatic closure, a blood vessel locator device for determining the position of the blood vessel via the percutaneous punct... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5599292 | Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor A multifunctional device for use in an endoscopically performed operative procedure of the type where a narrow portal is established through the skin to provide access to an operative site and the multifunctional device is introduced to the operative site... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5584822 | Emergency nose bleed pack A cylindrical nasal tampon for a patient's self-application in controlling epistaxis comprises rayon, polysorbate 20, and optionally cotton fiber. A tab-like extension that is part of the tampon provides a gripping surface with which to grip the tampon. T... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5484426 | Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods therefor A multifunctional device for use in an endoscopically performed operative procedure of the type where a narrow portal is established through the skin to provide access to an operative site and the multifunctional device is introduced to the operative site... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5407423 | Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and method therefor A multifunctional device for use in an endoscopically performed operative procedure of the type where a narrow portal is established through the skin to provide access to an operative site and the multifunctional device is introduced to the operative site... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5391183 | Device and method sealing puncture wounds A device is proposed for inserting hemostatic material through a tissue channel and against the outside wall of a blood vessel of a patient, wherein the blood vessel wall has a puncture therein adjacent the tissue channel. The device includes a charge of ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5374246 | Method and device for delivering a hemostatic agent to an operating status An applicator for applying a hemostatic agent for use in achieving hemostasis in surgery comprises an absorbent material which has an attached removal string and radiopaque localizer, and a mass of hemostatic agent interengaged with the material on at lea... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5299581 | Intravaginal device A novel intravaginal device usable as a mechanism for introducing medicaments into the vagina of a human female. The device can be used for maintaining in the vagina medicaments and the like that otherwise might leak out and increasing the area of contact... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5201704 | Method of making and using a hemostatic agent applicator An applicator for applying a hemostatic agent for use in achieving hemostasis in surgery comprises an absorbent material which has an attached removal string and radiopaque localizer, and a mass of hemostatic agent interengaged with the material on at lea... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5176626 | Indwelling stent An indwelling stent is disclosed which facilitates the drainage of fluids through a duct within the body, and which is easily removed when needed. The disclosed stent is a double wing stent and includes multiple flaps at each end for anchoring and has a c... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5105827 | Elastic sponge pad such as vaginal pad This pad, such as a vaginal pad, comprises a body in elastic foam and a finger gripping device for inserting or drawing out the pad; the gripping device is a recess formed in the pad body.... | 04/21/1992 |
| 4922928 | Vaginal device A three layered disposable vaginal device comprised of two resilient compressible polymeric foam layers separated by a non-permeable layer, the outermost layer being designed to include a receptacle. The device is also designed to include a removal tape t... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4917674 | Mouth moisturizing device The mouth moisturizing device for treatment of an individual suffering from xerostomia comprises two mouth moisturizing pads, each of which include at least two approximately oval shaped sponge sections placed adjacent each other of a size such that toget... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4840626 | Heparin-containing adhesion prevention barrier and process An improved adhesion-preventative barrier fabric comprising an oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) fabric (or matrix having equivalent properties) which is drapable, conformable, adherent to body organs. and substantially absorbable within thirty (30) da... | 06/20/1989 |
| 4838882 | Mouth moisturizing pad The mouth moisturizing pad for treatment of an individual suffering from xerostomia comprises at least two approximately oval shaped sponge sections saturated with water and of a size such that when placed adjacent each other the sponge sections just fit ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4755166 | Multi-fingered tampon applicator combination The invention is generally accomplished by providing a tampon-applicator combination wherein the tampon is a generally elongated tampon having a series of grooves in the surface. An applicator is provided that has a handle and a series of prongs correspon... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4693705 | Vaginal contraceptive system The invention features an innovative vaginal sponge contraceptive device that has active spermicide. The active spermicide allows the device to be used instantly upon removal from its sealed packet. The sponge is of a sufficient size such that swelling ag... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4692143 | Unit package containing ready-to-use vaginal contraceptive A premoistened ready-for-use vaginal contraceptive device and method of use thereof are described wherein a porous polyurethane sponge is provided which is impregnated with a bacteria-free sterile spermicide, pectin and pH control and swelling agent aqueo... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4618496 | Antimicrobial peat moss composition A composition for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms comprising peat moss having substantively bound thereto an antimicrobial heterocyclic compound.... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4601714 | Vaginal device A vaginal device adapted for use as a disposable female contraceptive or as a disposable article for controllably dispensing drugs is provided comprising an outermost layer of resilient, compressible open-celled polymeric foam. Affixed to the outermost fo... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4564362 | Vaginal device A vaginal device adapted for use as a disposable female contraceptive or as a disposable article for controllably dispensing drugs is provided comprising an outermost layer of resilient, compressible open-celled polymeric foam. Affixed to the outermost fo... | 01/14/1986 |
| 4553965 | Fluid-expansible contraceptive tampon and applicator A method and apparatus for contraception wherein an applicator houses a fluid-expansible, hydrophilic, tampon material in its unactivated, compressed state separate from a reservoir of spermicide or medicament. The applicator preferably includes a manuall... | 11/19/1985 |
