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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7998106 | Safety dispensing system for hazardous substances A combination of a valve assembly and multi-chamber, sequential delivery syringe is disclosed. The combination effectively provides a safety system for transferring hazardous materials from a vial to a site of use. All potentially hazardous materials are flushed fro... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7771383 | Fluid control device with valve and methods of use A fluid control device for directing fluid flow comprising a needleless access device for transferring fluids and methods of directing fluid flow. The fluid control device may have a first port, a second port, a third port and a connecting portion joining the first,... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7473240 | Valve port assembly with coincident engagement member for fluid transfer procedures An improved valve port system provides blood access in a patient through a subcutaneous fluid flow conduit during a dialysis procedure. The system includes several elements, including a engagement member defined by a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7370653 | Closure devices for access ports of respiratory apparatuses A closure device (10) is disclosed for use with an access port (62,72,82,92) of a medical respiratory apparatus (60,70,80,90). The closure device (10) comprises a cap (14) that seals the access port (62,72,82,92) save for an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7361157 | Syringe-pump driving apparatus It is an object of the present invention to provide a multiple-syringe-pump driving apparatus having superior liquid discharging and drawing-up precision. A syringe-pump driving apparatus of the present invention is used for controlling discharge from and drawing-up... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354190 | Two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method A two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method produces a solution including a first substance and a second substance in a predetermined ratio by first mixing the first substance with a first liquid to produce a first solution and then mixing the first solution wi... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7329250 | Method and apparatus for converting supplies and reducing waste A method and apparatus for technique and cycling (Techni-cycling as herein defined) such that converting delivery supply containers (supplies) into waste and disposal receptacles is disclosed. More particularly, a container transformation comprising deriving a suppl... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326188 | Anesthesia manifold and induction valve The present invention is directed to an improved anesthesia manifold and an improved induction valve mechanism. A plurality of induction valve elements may be joined or “ganged” together in order to define a manifold. In the preferred embodiment of the induction... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320324 | Bronchoscopy oxygenation system A bronchoscopy oxygenation system having a channel for inserting alternately an instrument or fluids and for delivering oxygen to a patient. The system being provided with pressure relief vent and a pressure relief valve for the relief of excessive oxygen pressure. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7297132 | Shape memory shutter device A shape memory shutter device for controlling the rectum of a disabled person, comprises a section of conduit to be connected to the rectum of the disabled person, and a shutter which controls the passage through the conduit section and actuated by a shape memory ac... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7273467 | Device for washing the external auditory meatus A device is described for washing the external audtitory meatus comprising at least ne inlet channel (6) for the washing liquid and one discharge channel (8) which connects the end portion of the inlet channel with the outside environment, the discharg... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270647 | Apparatus for vacuum-assisted irrigation and drainage of a body cavity A system and method to administer a liquid agent into a body cavity of a patient is provided. One exemplary system comprises a lumen disposed into an airway of the patient and a valve assembly coupled to the lumen. The valve assembly comprises a body portion, a firs... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267675 | RF device with thermo-electric cooler An RF device includes a support structure. An RF electrode is coupled to the support structure and includes conductive and dielectric portions. A thermo-electric cooler is coupled to the support structure and is configured to cool a back surface of the RF electrode.... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7232420 | Multiple flow rate selection valve A flow rate selection valve includes a gate cylinder having a gate cylinder rotational axis and having at least two flow rate determining passageways and passing laterally through the gate cylinder at orientations angularly displaced from each other and having cylin... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229436 | Method and kit for treatment of tissue These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a method for creating a desired tissue effect. An RF electrode is provided that includes a conductive portion. The RF electrode is coupled to a fluid delivery member that delivers a cooling fluidic med... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7217127 | Switching device for irrigation fluids in a dental handpiece A switching device for an irrigation line includes two flexible supply tubes (4a, 4b), each of the tubes connecting a flask containing an irrigation fluid to a handpiece via a peristaltic pump. The device includes at least one compression... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214210 | Cassette and method for drug preparation and delivery A disposable cassette for mixing an intravenous drug in a vial to a patient includes a liquid inlet for connection to a liquid supply, a first vial spike, a second vial spike and a chamber. The chamber, the first and second vial spikes, and the liquid inlet are in f... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195615 | System for providing a medical device with anti-microbial properties A system for providing medical device with anti-microbial properties to prevent infections. The system includes a medical device having a portion for insertion into the body of a patient, a lumen, and a substrate comprising an anti-microbial agent to be inserted int... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189230 | Method for treating skin and underlying tissue A method for treating a tissue site couples an energy delivery surface of an electromagnetic energy delivery device with a skin surface. An underlying tissue area beneath the skin surface is created. The cooling creates a reverse thermal gradient, where a temperatur... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182746 | Reversible lumen catheter A catheter is provided including a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end. The body includes a first lumen and a second lumen with a septum disposed therebetween. The proximal end includes a valve and a hub that are integral with the body. The hub inclu... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7184825 | Needless medical connector having antimicrobial agent A needleless connector for medical use, adapted to facilitate the flow of fluid therethrough, includes a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port. The connector also includes a flex-tube assembly defining a fluid path between the inlet port and the outlet por... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175612 | Suction limiting device with variable control A suction limiting device with variable control for use in a surgical system includes a main vent body having a fluid carrying bore extending therethrough and a variable vent mechanism having a main vent opening in selective fluid communication with the fluid carryi... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172579 | System and method for irrigation and tissue evacuation and collection The present invention provides a system and method for irrigating and collecting tissue from a body cavity in a patient. The system includes an irrigation and collection device for injecting an irrigation fluid into the body cavity. The irrigation device injects flu... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172572 | Manifold system for a medical device A number of devices are illustrated for providing a manifold that can simply and selectively couple a number of different therapeutic and diagnostic elements to a catheter or other medical device. Some examples include devices having sliding actuators, rotary actuat... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160272 | Y-site medical valve A medical valve includes a valve body having a central fluid passageway defined therein. A movable piston adapted in size and shape to be located within said central fluid passageway of said valve body. A sealing interface is defined between said movable piston and ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147626 | Cord blood and placenta collection kit The present invention provides an improved kit for the collection of umbilical cord blood and placental blood, and collection of the placenta from which such blood is obtained. The kit improves upon existing kits in that it provides for improved user convenience, pr... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141049 | Handpiece for treatment of tissue A handpiece that includes a handpiece assembly, a handpiece housing and a cooling fluidic medium valve member. An electrode assembly is coupled to the handpiece housing. The electrode assembly has a least one RF electrode that is capacitively coupled to a skin surfa... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7118349 | High pressure slurry piston pump A high pressure slurry pump is described which automatically provides a clean fluid buffer around the intake and exhaust valves of the pump and in front of the pump piston in order to displace erosive slurry material and thus extend the life of the pump and improve ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7028927 | Flowrate control device, in particular for medical use The invention concerns a device comprising two components connected to each other with possible displacement of one component relative to the other, sealing means arranged between said two components, and flow rate adjusting means actuated by displacement of one com... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021313 | Respiratory suction catheter apparatus with improved valve and collar An improved respiratory suction apparatus catheter includes a manifold for attachment to the distal hub of an endotracheal tube to form a respiration circuit, a catheter tube which is displaceable through the manifold and into the endotracheal tube to suction secret... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7022121 | Handpiece for treatment of tissue A handpiece has a handpiece assembly and includes a handpiece housing. An insert is detachably coupled to the handpiece housing. The insert includes an RF electrode with a conductive portion and a dielectric. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004931 | Proximal catheter assembly having a self-limiting aspiration valve The present invention is directed to a proximal catheter assembly configured to facilitate natural or suction-assisted aspiration through a catheter lumen. The proximal catheter assembly comprises a multi-function valve configured to perform functions associated wit... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001396 | Safety introducer assembly and method An introducer assembly includes an outer sheath, and a dilator assembly that includes a dilator hub and a dilator sheath. The dilator sheath is disposed within the outer sheath passage, and a proximal end of the dilator sheath is movably disposed within the dilator ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6979322 | Low profile adaptor for use with a medical catheter Low profile adaptor for use with a medical catheter, such as a gastrostomy feeding tube. In a preferred embodiment, the adaptor comprises a body having a lower portion and an upper portion. A first channel is provided in the lower portion, and a second channel is pr... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976974 | Rotary manifold syringe A fluid control apparatus is disclosed for controlling fluid flow between a catheter, an injector, a saline supply, a waste dump and a contrast supply. The apparatus includes a valve stem movable within a cavity disposed in a valve body. The valve stem is movable to... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964658 | System and method for facilitating hemostasis of blood vessel punctures with absorbable sponge A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture site in a blood vessel delivers an absorbable sponge pledget in a hydrated state to a position at an exterior of the blood vessel puncture to facilitate hemostasis. The system includes a staging chamber, a delivery ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6945959 | System for detecting air A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connected between... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6918893 | Multiple port fluid control valves A fluid control valve is disclosed which, with a single valve, can manipulate flow between a saline supply, a contrast supply, a waste dump and a catheter. The control valve includes three primary positions including a contrast position where the valve provides comm... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6902541 | Low-profile enterostomy device An enterostomy device for providing fluids and nutrients through a stoma formed through the abdominal wall of a patient is described. The enterostomy device, which may be configured as either a gastrostomy device or a jejunostomy device, comprises a low-profile reta... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6746504 | Filter for use in medical procedures A gas filler device for use in medical procedures such as laparoscopy is disclosed. Preferably, the gas filter device includes a housing having a first side wall and a second side wall, and a gas filter including a porous element including a hydrophobic membrane, th... | 06/08/2004 |
