Did You Know...
...that the Band-Aid Bandage was invented by a Johnson & Johnson employee whose wife had cut herself? Earl Dickson's wife was rather accident prone, so he set out to develop a bandage that she could apply without help. He placed a small piece of gauze in the center of a small piece of surgical tape, and what we know today as the Band Aid bandage was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6709454 | Self-expanding stent with enhanced delivery precision and stent delivery system A self-expanding stent for implantation into a body lumen, such as an artery, includes a plurality of radially expandable cylindrical elements generally aligned on a common longitudinal stent axis and interconnected by a plurality of interconnecting members placed o... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6416549 | Antithrombogenic annuloplasty ring having a biodegradable insert This invention provides an antithrombogenic annuloplasty rings, and methods for making the same, wherein the annuloplasty rings have a desired degree of initial rigidity to facilitate ease of handling during implantation but which becomes flexible some ti... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6416548 | Antimicrobial annuloplasty ring having a biodegradable insert This invention provides an antimicrobial annuloplasty rings, and methods for making the same, wherein the annuloplasty rings have a desired degree of initial rigidity to facilitate ease of handling during implantation but which becomes flexible some time ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6409764 | Methods and articles for regenerating bone or peridontal tissue There are numerous medical situations involving deficiencies of living bone or periodontal tissue and where increase of living bone or periodontal tissue mass is desired. Methods are described wherein a configured, shell-like device that is capable of bei... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6402783 | Anterior cruciate ligament xenografts The invention provides an article of manufacture comprising a substantially non-immunogenic ligament or tendon xenograft for implantation into humans. The invention further provides a method for preparing a ligament xenograft by removing at least a portio... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6398810 | Breast prosthesis A breast form receivable in the cup of a brassiere includes a breathable padded casing selectively filled with a flowable aggregate so as to substantially and comfortably conform to the chest cavity of a wearer, thereby being responsive to the movements o... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6395029 | Sustained delivery of polyionic bioactive agents The invention relates to compositions and methods for delivering a polyionic bioactive composition such as a nucleic acid to a tissue of an animal. The compositions of the invention include compositions which comprise a matrix comprising the polyionic bio... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6390098 | Percutaneous bypass with branching vessel In order to bypass a restriction in a parent vessel, a first site in a branch vessel branching from the aorta is accessed intraluminally. An occlusion is formed at the first site, and the aperture is formed in the branching vessel, intraluminally, proxima... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6375676 | Self-expanding stent with enhanced delivery precision and stent delivery system The invention is directed to a self-expanding stent for implantation into a body lumen, such as an artery. The stent consists of a plurality of radially expandable cylindrical elements generally aligned on a common longitudinal stent axis and interconnect... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6364905 | Tri-composite, full root, stentless valve A bioprosthetic heart valve is disclosed. In a first aspect of the invention, a prosthetic heart valve comprises three mammalian heart valve leaflets, each valve leaflet including a full root length of tissue, the valve leaflets being affixed to one anoth... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6361557 | Staplebutton radiopaque marker Improved endoluminal prostheses and methods for their use, having discrete position indicating elements which facilitate the orienting and deploying of the prostheses within body lumens. The endoluminal prostheses may include endovascular prostheses, ofte... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6360750 | Minimally invasive surgical techniques for implanting devices that deliver stimulant to the nervous system Devices are currently implanted in patients to treat pain and other conditions including incontinence by delivering stimulants to the nervous system. Surgical methods are improved for implanting the devices. The soft tissues of the body are dilated above ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361519 | Mesh tip myocardial implant A method and apparatus for performing coronary artery bypass surgery establishes a channel leading directly from a chamber of a heart into a coronary artery. The coronary artery bypass procedure may be performed with or without cardiopulmonary bypass.... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6361567 | Non-irritating antimicrobial coating for medical implants and a process for preparing same The present invention provides a process of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface of a medical implant, the coating comprising an antimicrobially effective amount of antimicrobial metal atoms incorporated into a coating of amorphous carbonaceous m... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6358275 | Tissue-derived vascular grafts and methods for making the same Vascular grafts, and methods for making the same, are provided. The vascular grafts comprise a graft tissue derived from a biological source that is enclosed within an external synthetic sleeve. The synthetic sleeve has an extended length that is greater ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6355061 | Method for deploying bifurcated graft using a multicapsule system An intraluminal grafting system having a balloon catheter assembly, a capsule catheter assembly and capsule jacket assembly is used for deploying in the vessel of an animal body a bifurcated graft having a plurality of attachment systems. The deployment c... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6355055 | Endovascular support device and method of use An endovascular support device adapted for local delivery of a therapeutic agent and for minimizing the rate of restinosis having a cylindrical support body with an inside surface and an opposite outside surface, and at least one layer of pericardial tiss... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6352555 | Methods for implanting cells Disclosed herein is a method for implanting cells onto a prosthesis, including the steps of: (a) providing a prosthesis including a porous tube, where at least 25% of the pores on the inner surface of the tube have diameters of more than about 40 μm, at ... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6350248 | Expandable myocardial implant A method and apparatus for performing coronary artery bypass surgery establishes a channel leading directly from a chamber of a heart into a coronary artery. The coronary artery bypass procedure may be performed with or without cardiopulmonary bypass.... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6334446 | Medical sling procedures and anchor insertion methods and devices A procedure for treating urinary stress incontinence by using bone anchors, whether screw or staple type, with or without suture, inserted pervaginally for use with a sling material for supporting the bladder neck and/or proximal uretha.... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6325828 | Apparatus for knee prosthesis A knee prosthesis which more accurately reproduces the rollback of natural knee movement and, thus, reduces wear on the tibial component. The knee prosthesis includes a femoral component with two cams, the first located between the posterior condylar sect... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6322588 | Medical devices with metal/polymer composites Medical devices are formed from metal/polymer composites that have improved characteristics. The metal/polymer composites have a relatively thick metal coating with an average metal thickness of greater than about 3 microns. The composite has mechanical p... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6322587 | Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method An intraluminal grafting system having a balloon catheter assembly, a capsule catheter assembly and capsule jacket assembly is used for deploying in the vessel of an animal body a bifurcated graft having a plurality of attachment systems. The deployment c... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6315792 | Remotely removable covering and support The invention creates a thin tubular multiple filament (film or fiber) structure that can hold high internal pressures. When desired, an extension of the filaments can be pulled in any direction to unfurl the structure. This device is useful for self expa... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315791 | Self-expanding prothesis An expandable prosthesis includes a self-expanding stent deployable between a substantially radially compressed configuration and a substantially radially expanded configuration. A biocompatible coating is attached to at least a portion of the outer surfa... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6309423 | Self-cohering, continuous filament non-woven webs A web of continuous filaments which are made of at least one semi-crystalline polymeric component covalently bonded as a linear block copolymer with or blended with one or more semi-crystalline or amorphous polymeric components. The filaments are intermin... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6309420 | Enhanced visibility materials for implantation in hard tissue An enhanced visibility composition for implantation from a remote source, so that the composition can be readily observed under fluoroscopy or other imaging techniques. The composition include a biocompatible matrix, such as a hard tissue implant material... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6306176 | Bonding layers for medical device surface coatings The medical device is coated with a thin coherent bond coat of acrylics, epoxies, acetals, ethylene copolymers, vinyl polymers containing hydroxyl, amine, carboxyl, amide or other reactive groups, and copolymers thereof. Outer layers may be applied and re... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6305379 | Process for producing osteoinductive bone, and osteoinductive bone produced thereby A process is disclosed for producing osteoinductive bone using a controlled-flow apparatus. The present apparatus allows for the controlled extraction of undesirable constituents from a body tissue. The present invention provides for the demineralization ... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6302905 | Medical grafting methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for making an anastomotic connection between tubular fluid conduits in a patient. A connector may provided having an annular structure configured for placement partially within one of the tubular fluid conduits and for annular enlarg... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6299636 | Radially self-expanding implantable intraluminal device A radially self-expanding implantable intraluminal device formed from a hollow tubular braid. The intraluminal device may be used in a variety of medical procedures which require a passageway to be maintained in an open position or which require reinforce... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6299642 | Bone cement plug for deployment in a bone canal A core for forming a bone cement plug for deployment in a bone canal, the core including a base portion defining a bore having internal teeth therein and extending axially and distally from a proximal end of the base portion. A first leg portion depends f... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6290723 | Method of making a synthetic triglyceride filler material A filler material for a surgically implantable prosthesis comprised of a synthetic triglyceride having a viscosity substantially greater than that of naturally occurring triglycerides is provided. The triglyceride composition is formed of saturated alkyl ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6287341 | Orthopedic and dental ceramic implants A method for treating a bone defect is provided by identifying a bone site suitable for receiving an implant; and introducing a strongly resorbable, poorly crystalline apatitic calcium phosphate at the implant site, whereby bone is formed at the implant s... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287332 | Implantable, bioresorbable vessel wall support, in particular coronary stent An implantable, bioresorbable vessel wall support, in particular a coronary stent, comprises a combination of metal materials which dissolves in the human body without any harmful effects on the person that wears the implant. The combination of metal mate... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287340 | Bioengineered anterior cruciate ligament The present invention provides a method for producing an anterior cruciate ligament ex vivo. The method comprises seeding pluripotent stem cells in a three dimensional matrix, anchoring the seeded matrix by attachment to two anchors, and culturing the cel... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6287330 | Aortoiliac grafting system and method An aortoiliac intraluminal grafting system incorporating novel structural features for enhancing the effective and efficient deployment of a tapered prosthesis having at least one attachment system, in the vessel of an animal body, the system including a ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6283997 | Controlled architecture ceramic composites by stereolithography A process for producing a ceramic composite having a porous network. The process includes providing a photocurable ceramic dispersion. The dispersion consists of a photocurable polymer and a ceramic composition. The surface of the dispersion is scanned wi... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6273914 | Spinal implant A spinal implant for rigid fixation of at least two vertebrae of a pine has at least one support member configured for attachment to the vertebrae and is comprised of a bio-compatible polymer composite. A plurality of fasteners attach the support members ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6270530 | Prosthetic repair fabric A prosthetic repair fabric including a sheet of tissue infiltratable fabric and a second sheet, also preferably including tissue infiltratable fabric, which is united with the first sheet. The second sheet is fused to an adhesion resistant barrier, formin... | 08/07/2001 |
