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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8361081 | Flexible vacuum grabber for holding lesions A grabbing device includes a transparent flexible cup that can be placed adjacent to a selected region of an inner surface of a body cavity. The flexible cup is visually put in place by the surgeon, and a vacuum is applied to draw a selected amount of tissue into th... | 01/29/2013 |
| 8097002 | Anoscope for inspection and/or surgery An anoscope for inspection and/or surgery is provided. The anoscope includes a tubular body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis defined therebetween, where the tubular body includes at least one elongated slot. The anoscope also includes an ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7635372 | Flexible vacuum grabber for holding lesions A grabbing device includes a transparent flexible cup that can be placed adjacent to a selected region of an inner surface of a body cavity. The flexible cup is visually put in place by the surgeon, and a vacuum is applied to draw a selected amount of tissue into th... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7235043 | System for implanting an implant and method thereof A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. Th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232414 | System and method for capturing body tissue samples A system and method provides for the capture of body tissue samples such as lymph nodes. The system includes a bag formed of a flexible material having a first end opened for receiving the body tissue sample and a second end which is closed to the body tissue sample... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7169148 | Beveled tonsil suction cautery dissector A suction cautery dissector comprising a handle assembly, a tubing assembly having a suction channel formed therein, the tubing assembly comprising a first portion connected to the handle assembly and a distal end, and a tip assembly at the distal end of the insulat... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7141055 | Resection and anastomosis devices and methods According to embodiments of the invention, an apparatus for moving a diseased portion of an anatomical structure with respect to a healthy portion of an anatomical structure includes a first vacuum section adapted to apply vacuum force to and hold the healthy portio... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7063671 | Electronically activated capture device A novel capture device apparatus comprising: (a) a capture device portion, at least a part of which is adaptable for insertion into a patient and (b) a control unit. The capture device portion comprises one or more apertures and one or more electroactive polymer act... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7052495 | Polypectomy snare instrument A surgical snare instrument according to several embodiments includes a first handle capable of controlling the rotational position of the snare, and a second handle adapted to control the opening and closing of the snare and cauterization. The first handle serves a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7041101 | Electrosurgical accessing of tissue with controlled collateral thermal phenomena Method, system and apparatus for carrying out electrosurgical procedures interstitially. Elevated temperature fluid such as steam generated by an instrument born electrosurgical cutting arc is evacuated through an intake port located adjacent the cutting electrode. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7025772 | System for implanting an implant and method thereof A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. Th... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6997867 | Flexible sleeve slidingly transformable into a large suction sleeve A sleeve is provided for placing over a flexible endoscope. The sleeve has a port between its distal and proximal openings and the port is connected to a vacuum source. Once the endoscope is retracted proximal to the suction port, the sleeve's proximal opening is se... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6936052 | System for implanting an implant and method thereof A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. Th... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932824 | Three-needle closure device The present invention relates to a three-needle type vascular closure system. The closure system utilizes three needles in the form of a guiding device, an expandable needle, and a hooking device. The guiding device is used to make the initial opening in the vessel,... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6918880 | Bipolar RF excision and aspiration device and method for endometriosis removal An excision and aspiration apparatus adapted to sample a tissue mass includes a receptacle, such as a suction cup, which is adapted to receive a superficial portion only of the total tissue mass. An excision mechanism, such as a cutting wire, excises the superficial... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6755779 | Apparatus and method for delivery of cardiac constraint jacket A cardiac constraint jacket is formed of flexible material defining a volume between an open upper end and a lower end. The jacket is dimensioned for an apex of a patient's heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slip... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6695791 | System and method for capturing body tissue samples A system and method provides for the capture of body tissue samples such as lymph nodes. The system includes a bag formed of a flexible material having a first end opened for receiving the body tissue sample and a second end which is closed to the body ti... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6660013 | Apparatus for removing plaque from blood vessels using ultrasonic energy A method and apparatus for removing plaque, fatty deposits, and other occlusions from blood vessels using ultrasonic energy. The method and apparatus has particular application in removing plaque from the carotid artery in a non-thermal manner. The appara... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6648897 | Flexible vacuum grabber for holding lesions A grabbing device includes a transparent flexible cup that can be placed adjacent to a selected region of an inner surface of a body cavity. The flexible cup is visually put in place by the surgeon, and a vacuum is applied to draw a selected amount of tis... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6547724 | Flexible sleeve slidingly transformable into a large suction sleeve A sleeve is provided for placing over a flexible endoscope. The sleeve has a port between its distal and proximal openings and the port is connected to a vacuum source. Once the endoscope is retracted proximal to the suction port, the sleeve's proximal op... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6524234 | Tip portion of an endoscope In an endoscope, an aspirated mucosa movement regulating portion is provided in a position intermediate between the distal end and the bottom of a tip hood for ensuring that the mucous membrane aspirated from the distal end of the tip hood toward an aspir... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6506166 | Apparatus and method for acquisition and retrieval of resected biological specimens The invention provides a vacuum mouthpiece (2) for the acquisition and retention of resected biological specimens for retrieval from a body cavity, the mouthpiece being attached to a first tubular member (4) connectable to a vacuum source and having an ac... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6383198 | Flexible vacuum grabber for holding lesions A grabbing device includes a transparent flexible cup that can be placed adjacent to a selected region of an inner surface of a body cavity. The flexible cup is visually put in place by the surgeon, and a vacuum is applied to draw a selected amount of tis... | 05/07/2002 |
| 5971994 | High frequency surgical instrument The invention relates to a high frequency surgical instrument comprising a handling part (11) which has a guide channel (12) which is open at at least one end and a holding element (13) which is axially displaceably guided therein and on which a high freq... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5814052 | Surgical cauterization snare with ligating suture A surgical instrument assembly for use in snare cauterization operations includes a first tubular sheath member containing a metallic electrical snare cauterization loop. A second tubular sheath member is disposed inside of the first tubular sheath member... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5718709 | Apparatus for removing tumours from hollow organs of the body An endoscope for use in the removal of tumors from hollow body organs such as the bladder. The endoscope consists of a sheath (49) through which extends a telescope (40) and a suction diathermy tube (2, 31, 60) the non-operation end (3, 33) of which commu... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5441503 | Apparatus for removing tumors from hollow organs of the body Disclosed is an endoscope for use in the removal of tumours from hollow body organs such as the bladder. The endoscope consists of sheath (49) through which extends a telescope (46) and a suction diathermy tube (2, 31, 60) the non-operation end (3, 33) of... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5423830 | Polyp retrieval method and associated instrument assembly A method for removing a polyp from inside a patient, comprises the steps of inserting an endoscopic insertion member into a patient, ejecting a cauterization loop from the insertion member, and maneuvering the insertion member and the cauterization loop f... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5417697 | Polyp retrieval assembly with cauterization loop and suction web A procedure for endoscopically removing a polyp utilizes an elongate tubular member having a cup-shaped web member at a distal end portion and an electrically conductive cauterization loop inserted through the tubular member. Upon insertion of an endoscop... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5415160 | Surgical lift method and apparatus A method and apparatus for lifting an abdominal wall during laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures. The surgical lift device includes a gripping portion for contacting and holding an external skin surface adjacent the abdominal wall. The gripping... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5203863 | Instrument for the ligation of hemorrhoids or the like The instrument for the ligation of hemorrhoids or the like includes a substantially cylindrical container with a coupling for the connection of an air aspiration apparatus and a grip handle for the operator. The container is suitable for internally accomm... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5197968 | Disposable tissue retrieval assembly The present invention provides an apparatus for retrieval, dissection and removal of small organs and tissue from a patient's body. The instrument includes a collapsible basket defining a basket cavity. An anvil is attached to the distal end of the basket... | 03/30/1993 |
