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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7559948 | Fenestrated asymmetric intracardiac device for the completion of total cavopulmonary anastomosis through cardiac catheterization An intracardiac stent for total cavopulmonary anastomosis has a large-diameter plastic-coated mesh conduit with circular-section lower portion and a progressively flattened upper portion of the same cross-sectional area as the lower portion. Both portions extend alo... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7462200 | Method for tissue grafting The present invention provides a method for tissue grafting. The method includes obtaining tissue harvested from an individual, obtaining allograft material, placing the allograft material in a chamber, adding the tissue to the allograft material in the chamber with... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7445628 | Method of treating a patient with a coated implantable medical device Methods of making coated implantable medical devices are provided. The methods include positioning a first layer comprising a bioactive on at least a portion of a structure, and positioning at least one porous layer over the first layer. The at least one porous laye... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7404825 | Implant capable of forming a differential image in an eye An implant capable of forming a differential image in an eye is shown. The implant comprises an elongated member having a pair of spaced ends wherein one of the pair of ends includes a distal section that extends in a direction substantially parallel to the central ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7399315 | Minimally-invasive heart valve with cusp positioners A prosthetic heart valve having an internal support frame with a continuous, undulating leaflet frame defined therein. The leaflet frame has three cusp regions positioned at an inflow end intermediate three commissure regions positioned at an outflow end thereof. Th... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396363 | Hemodynamic luminal endoprosthesis A multilayer braided luminal self-expanding stent (4) for an anatomical conduit (8) comprising a outer braided peripheral stent (10) which is permanently linked to an inner, braided, hemodynamic flow deflector (2) by at least a pair of fi... | 07/08/2008 |
| RE40377 | Means and method of replacing a heart valve in a minimally invasive manner A heart valve can be replaced using minimally invasive methods which include a sutureless sewing cuff that and a fastener delivery tool that holds the cuff against the patient's tissue while delivering fasteners to attach the cuff to the tissue from the inside out. ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381223 | Dual-tray prosthesis A prosthesis includes a first plate and a second plate spaced apart from the first plate to form a gap therebetween. The second plate can move independently of the first plate. The prosthesis also includes a lower plate spaced apart from the first plate and the seco... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381221 | Multi-zonal monofocal intraocular lens for correcting optical aberrations A multi-zonal monofocal opthalmic lens comprises an inner zone, an intermediate zone, and an outer zone. The inner zone has a first optical power. The intermediate zone surrounds the inner zone and has a second optical power that is different from the first power by... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7361190 | Adjustable cardiac valve implant with coupling mechanism Methods and devices are provided for support of a body structure. The devices can be adjusted within the body of a patient in a minimally invasive or non-invasive manner such as by applying energy percutaneously or external to the patient's body. The energy may incl... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7338531 | Textile prosthesis A textile prosthesis comprising a unitary body of predetermined shape having structural integrity, the body including at least one anchorage body portion for attachment to an anatomical body part, the body being composed of a combination of binding yarns and tensile... | 03/04/2008 |
| RE40122 | Expandable stent-graft covered with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene The expandable stent-graft generally defines a cylindrical lumen made from a stent having a discontinuous wall that is at least substantially covered with an expended polytetrafluoroethylene material. The expanded polytetrafluoroethylene covering may be a biaxially ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331995 | Method for inserting an articular disc prosthesis via the transforaminal approach A prosthetic device for transforaminal insertion into an intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first curved flange for engaging a first vertebra from a transforaminal approach, the first component having a first ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329275 | Low profile delivery system for stent and graft deployment A delivery system for endoluminal deployment of a stent inside of a biocompatible graft cover minimizes obstruction of endoluminal fluid flow during deployment. The delivery system includes a stent sheath, a compressed stent underlying the stent sheath, and a graft ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326241 | Intravascular stent A stent in a non-expanded state has a first and second expansion column, each consisting of a plurality of expansion strut pairs. An expansion strut pair includes a first expansion strut, a second expansion strut and a joining strut that couples the first and second... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326240 | Stents for blood vessels A stent for supporting part of a blood vessel includes a supporting portion around which or within which part of an intact blood vessel, other than a graft, can be placed so that the stent internally or externally supports that part of the blood vessel. The supporti... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314636 | Biodegradable injectable implants containing glycolic acid This invention is directed to the field of medical implants, and more specifically to biodegradable injectable implants and their methods of manufacture and use. The injectable implants disclosed herein comprise glycolic acid and bio-compatible/bio-absorbable polyme... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7306629 | Femoral head assembly with variable offset A proximal femoral head assembly having a variable offset that is selectively adjustable to conform to various anatomical conditions encountered during a femoral surgical procedure. The assembly includes a femoral head, a neck removeably connectable to the femoral h... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7306627 | Acellular matrix grafts of collagen and elastic fiber Acellular matrix grafts are provided with are isolated from natural sources and consist essentially of a collagen and elastin matrix which is devoid of cellular components. The grafts are useful scaffolds which promote the regeneration of muscle tissue and aid in re... | 12/11/2007 |
| RE39923 | Flanged cylindrical implant and method of insertion A device for insertion into a puncture in a tracheoesophageal wall includes a cylindrical body and a flexible first flange provided on an outside surface of the body. The flange has a use orientation in which it projects generally outwardly from the outside surface ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7247169 | Kit of spine gauge blocks and a tool assembly An assembly of a gauge block and tool for determining the size and shape of space between two adjacent vertebrae. There are a plurality of gauge blocks of different sizes and shapes for determining the vertebral space for subsequent insertion of a permanent artifici... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232463 | Intervertebral cage designs Cage systems that improve upon the prior art in various ways. In the preferred embodiments, devices are radiolucent, with markers, thereby allowing visualization of placement without excessive obscuration. Devices according to the invention eliminate multiple steps,... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226453 | Instrument for inserting, adjusting and removing pedicle screws and other orthopedic implants An instrument for inserting, adjusting and engaging an implant, such as a polyaxial screw of a spinal fixation system, includes at least one retratractable tab for engaging a corresponding recess on the implant and a shaft that moves relative to the retractable tab.... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226478 | Optic configuration for intraocular lens system There is disclosed an accommodating intraocular lens for implantation in an eye having an optical axis. The lens comprises an anterior portion which in turn comprises an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element. The lens further comprises a posterior... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217287 | Method of treating diseased valve A device and method for improving flow through a native blood vessel valve, such as the aortic valve, are provided. The present invention allows a miniature valve to be implanted into affected leaflets percutaneously, obviating the need for coronary bypass surgery. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214245 | Associating hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement in intervertebral discs A prosthetic nucleus prepared from blends of polyvinylalcohol and polyvinyl pyrollidone or its copolymers for replacement of the nucleus pulposus in intervertebral discs is provided. Also provided are methods of replacing the nucleus pulposus and treating disc degen... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211095 | Medical grafting connectors and fasteners A body tissue graft for use in a patient includes a frame structure made of a first elastic material, a covering of a second elastic material on the frame structure, the covering substantially filling openings in the frame structure, and a connector connected to the... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7211109 | Braided composite prosthesis A prosthesis for transluminal implantation consists of a flexible tubular interbraided structure of metal or polymeric monofilaments, and polymeric multifilament yarns. The prosthesis can be elastically deformed to reduce its diameter through axial elongation. The m... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7192444 | Aspheric soft lens An aspheric soft intraocular lens, having an optical power surface, which may have multiple radii portions or aspherical portions, as well as spherical portions, intended to replace the crystalline lens of a patient's eye, in particular after a cataract extraction. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189259 | Tissue material and process for bioprosthesis A biomaterial useful for bioprostheses such as bioprosthetic heart valves is provided in which the fixed tissue has improved elastic properties. The high elastin-containing biomaterial is further characterized by having anisotropic properties wherein the biological ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7179295 | Prosthetic shock absorber A prosthesis is provided having a first plate and a second plate spaced apart from the first plate. A substantially round post separates the first plate and the second plate and a flexure is provided in the second plate proximate the post. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169176 | Prosthetic device A prosthesis that resiliently engages a body passage includes an annular clamping ring which may be folded along a diametric axis for insertion into the body passage. The clamping ring is adapted to resiliently spring outwardly, once in position inside the body pass... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147661 | Radially expandable stent This invention is a system for the treatment of body passageways; in particular, vessels with vascular disease. The system includes an endovascular graft with a low-profile delivery configuration and a deployed configuration in which it conforms to the morphology of... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147660 | Advanced endovascular graft This invention is a system for the treatment of body passageways; in particular, vessels with vascular disease. The system includes an endovascular graft with a low-profile delivery configuration and a deployed configuration in which it conforms to the morphology of... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144423 | Intraocular multifocal lens In accordance with the present invention, a multifocal intraocular lens provides greater or lesser refraction in relation to the position of the head and eyes of a user. A multifocal intraocular lens body for insertion into a fluid-filled enucleated natural lens cap... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141061 | Photocurable endoprosthesis system Novel endoprostheses comprising one or more photocurable materials are disclosed. Said endoprostheses may comprise regions wherein said photocurable materials are selectively disposed about said endoprosthesis and are cured according to desired parameters to achieve... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128763 | Joint treating method A method for treating a non-weight bearing arthritic joint involves resecting at least one of the opposed joint surfaces to expose a cancellous bone surface. A bioresorbable implant is mounted to one of the joint surfaces so that the resected joint surface rubs agai... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121999 | Method of preparing layered graft prostheses The invention is directed to bioengineered graft prostheses made from two or more superimposed, chemically bonded layers of processed tissue material prepared from cleaned tissue material derived from animal sources. The bioengineered graft prostheses of the inventi... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108717 | Stent covered with heterologous tissue A covered stent assembly comprising a tubular, expandable stent having a metallic framework covered with a cylinder of biocompatible, non-thrombogenic expandable material, such as heterologous tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the metallic framework is positioned c... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100617 | Bypass grafting method Minimally invasive techniques utilized in bypass grafting are disclosed. For instance, a method of implanting an end portion of a graft in the body of a patient during a bypass grafting procedure includes the steps of (i) advancing a medical instrument within a circ... | 09/05/2006 |
