Surgery inventions 04/06

20060089586 - Convertible extracorporeal blood perfusion systems: A convertible extracorporeal blood perfusion system for receiving venous blood from a patient and for returning oxygenated blood to the patient in a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure including: a closed-loop cardiopulmonary bypass system; and a circuit for converting between the closed-loop cardiopulmonary bypass system and a cardiopulmonary bypass system containing a...

20060089587 - Low density lipoprotein/fibrinogen adsorbent and adsorption apparatus capable of whole blood treatment: The present invention provides an adsorbent, an adsorption method, and an adsorber for efficiently adsorbing low-density lipoproteins and fibrinogen directly from a body fluid, particularly whole blood, to decrease the concentrations of these components in the body fluid with minimizing losses of useful substances such as HDL and albumin. The...

20060089588 - Aortic balloon occlusion cannula: An aortic balloon occlusion cannula for the occlusion of the ascending aorta during cardiac surgery includes a cannula containing several lumina that are separated from one another. The cannula carries two dilatable occlusion balloons positioned at a distance from each other, one of the balloons being neighbored to the proximal...

20060089589 - Resistive shunt valve: A resistive shunt valve (RSV) for draining cerebrospinal fluid. The RSV is comprised of a conduit housing and a valve member. The conduit housing is adapted for continuously conveying a flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) with the valve member metering the flow of CSF therethrough. The valve member has a...

20060089590 - Methods and devices for sustained in-vivo release of an active agent: The present invention includes methods and devices for providing sustained in-vivo release of an active agent to a subject. In some aspects, such release may be achieved by reacting an active agent in-vivo with a depot forming agent in order to form a sustained release active agent depot inside the...

20060089591 - Working electrode assembly for iontophoresis and iontophoresis device: A working electrode assembly for iontophoresis having a working electrode, a medicine-containing portion containing an ionic medicine, and an ion-exchange membrane arranged between the working electrode and the medicine-containing portion, wherein said ion-exchange membrane has both the anion-exchange groups and the cation-exchange groups, and between these anion-exchange groups and cation-exchange...

20060089592 - Systems and methods for drug therapy enhancement using expected pharmacodynamic models: A system or method including a device configured to measure at least one pharmacological effect of a drug on a patient. The measured pharmacological effect is compared to an expected pharmacodynamic model. The system can allow for real-time monitoring of positive and side-effects of drugs as well as drug resistance...

20060089594 - Needle-free injection device: The disclosure provides a filling cap for use in a needle-free injection system. The filling cap includes a vial-engagement portion and a needle-free syringe-engagement portion with a frangible portion extending therebetween. The vial-engagement portion is designed to removably engage a vial of fluid to be transferred into a needle-free syringe,...

20060089593 - Needle-free injection device for individual users: A needle-free injector for injecting fluid from an injection cartridge that has a longitudinal axis, an injection orifice at a distal end and a displaceable plunger. The needle-free injector includes an injector body having a longitudinal axis and a side opening to receive the cartridge from a position laterally offset...

20060089595 - Needleless injection device comprising means for regulating the gas pressure level in the combustion chamber: The invention relates to a needleless injection device (1) comprising a body (2) which supports and/or defines a plurality of elements that form a circuit of elements. The aforementioned circuit comprises, from upstream towards downstream, an initiation device which is associated with a pyrotechnic gas generator, a receptacle (5) housing...

20060089596 - Inflatable intraluminal molding device with means for delivering therapy and method of use thereof: An intraluminal molding device in accordance with the disclosed invention has an elongated body member having a series of independent inflatable sections along its length. As lest one inflating/deflating line extends from each inflatable section to a distal end of the body member. The device may be used for positioning,...

20060089597 - Hypodermic syringe with multi-gauge needle exchangeability: An improvement in a safety syringe having a retractable needle assembly which is automatically retracted into the plunger of the syringe upon the evacuation of all the fluid in the syringe and upon the end of the plunger triggering the release of a locking mechanism which allows the pent up...

20060089598 - Safe syringe: A safe syringe mainly includes a tube, a push rod, a needle seat, and a needle lid. The needle seat passes through a round tube of the syringe tube via a base and pushing against a bottom of an annular protruding portion along two sides of a major axis of...

20060089599 - Blood donor needle assembly and cover: Medical needle assemblies and needle covers for medical needles are disclosed. The needle covers include a relatively rigid outer surface and more resilient inner surface. The needle covers protect the needle from damage, allow for effective sterilization of the assembly, provide a sterile barrier, and evidence of product tampering....

20060089600 - Medical anchoring system: An anchoring system for an elongated medical article comprises an anchor pad and a retainer mounted upon the anchor pad. The retainer includes a base, a cover, and a compressible member including a receptacle into which the medical article to be retained is placed. When the cover is closed, the...

20060089601 - Activation-based injection device: An activation-based injection device includes an activation unit (1, 2, 3), a vial unit (5) containing a drug and a needle (2) with an inner point (26) which never comes in contact with the external environment. The device is activated by a simple axial shift of the needle-shield (1) against...

20060089602 - Method and device for manufacturing plungers for medical syringes, plungers obtained thereby, as well as syringe for medical purposes: Method for manufacturing plungers for medical syringes, whereby such a plunger (3) consists of at least two parts, namely a longitudinal plunger body (4) made of plastic and a piston body (5) provided at the front end of the plunger body (4) which consists of a plastic which is softer...

20060089603 - 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, second and third ports. A first...

20060089604 - Infusion device for administering fluids to a patient: A fluid infusion device includes multiple angular oriented fluid inlet ports connected to a manifold via one way valves, and a further port allowing fluid flow to or from the manifold. Each of the inlet ports may have a Luer fitting and a self-sealing swabable valve adapted for receiving a...

20060089605 - Medical connector: A needleless connector for adding medication to a parenteral fluid is provided. The needleless connector comprises a connector adapted to receive a syringe and having a check valve to seal the port in place of a puncture pad. The check valve comprises a resilient disc held in place and biased...

20060089606 - Medicine-adding port of vein infusion set and catheter needle set: A drug administration port of infusion set and catheter needle set, including: a drug administration socket having a drug through hole, a free end of the drug administration socket being formed with a seat defining an opening communicating with the drug through hole; a plastic plug for blocking the opening...

20060089608 - Embryo transfer using tranvaginal ultrasound transducer: An embryo transfer catheter includes an echogenic tip or radiopaque tip and a unique stop that allows a physician to more accurately place embryos in a patient's uterus. The catheter is preferably used with an ultrasound transducer placed in the patient's vagina, allowing the physician to better visualize the distance...

20060089607 - Ophthalmic cannula insertion tool and method: A cannula insertion tool having a needle movable between a retracted position and an extended position. In some embodiments, the needle can be retracted within the periphery of a handle of the insertion tool when not in use to protect the needle. When the needle is needed for surgical use,...

20060089609 - Devices and methods for tissue modification: Methods and apparatus are provided for selective surgical removal of tissue. In one variation, tissue may be ablated, resected, removed, or otherwise remodeled by standard small endoscopic tools delivered into the epidural space through an epidural needle. The sharp tip of the needle in the epidural space, can be converted...

20060089610 - Skin-peeling pad: A method for the safe, easy and inexpensive peeling of the skin with simultaneous release of a medicinal or cosmetical substance to penetrate the skin without subjecting the recipient to pain....

20060089611 - Color-stable superabsorbent polymer composition: A color-stable superabsorbent polymer having long-term color stability, and methods of manufacturing the polymer, are disclosed. The superabsorbent polymer is prepared using a sulfinic acid derivative, like 2-hydroxy-2-sulfinatoacetic acid, a salt thereof, or a mixture thereof, as the reducing agent in a polymerization initiator system for the preparation of a...

20060089612 - Personal product emergency kit: A personal care system (80) comprises a plurality of kit items, and an assembly mechanism (82) which holds the kit items together in a cooperating, combined unit. In a particular aspect, the kit items can include a substitute undergarment (20), and a supplemental absorbent article (34) configured to cooperate with...

20060089613 - Inter-labium pudenda pad and package body for the pad: An interlabial pad is provided for engaging with the labia of a woman, especially, an interlabial pad to be used with a sanitary napkin. Also provided is a wrapping body where the interlabial pad is enclosed in a wrapping container for individual wrapping. The interlabial pad can prevent the side...

20060089614 - Pant-like absorbent garment having a form-fitted back section: A pant-like absorbent garment having a rear body defining member forming a contoured and form-fitted back section. The absorbent garment includes a front region, a back region, and a crotch region with waist and leg openings when fitted about the lower torso of the body. The absorbent garment has an...

20060089615 - Underpants-type disposable diaper: An underpants-type disposable diaper is of a size and a water absorption capacity suitable for infants 3 to 6 years old, and is capable of preventing the protrusion of the groin portion of the diaper in use so that leakage does not occur. The leakage can be avoided by increasing...

20060089616 - Absorbent article having dual pattern bonding: The present invention relates to improvements in bonding patterns for the attachment of components of disposable absorbent articles. For example, in order to provide attachment of an ear portion to a longitudinal side of the chassis of an article, there may be an attachment area. The attachment area may include...

20060089617 - Disposable article tab attachment adhesive: The invention relates to a disposable article and method relating to attachment tabs on a disposable article. The disposable article typically comprises a non-woven layer, an absorbent layer, and an outer film-wrapping layer associated with an attachment tab. The tabs are adhered to the polymer film and can be used...

20060089618 - Catheter with a pre-shaped distal tip: Catheters having a pre-shaped tip configuration are disclosed. A catheter in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include an elongated tubular shaft equipped with a distal tip section having a pre-shaped tip configuration that can be used to facilitate tracking of the device through particular locations...

20060089619 - Implantable pump with integrated refill detection: A refill port for an implantable device with integral refill instrument placement detection includes a pierceable septum and a detector. The pierceable septum is disposed on the refill port for admitting a refill instrument has a first outer surface at least a portion of which is exposed outside the refill...

20060089620 - Medication infusion device using negatively biased ambient pressure medication chamber: A method and apparatus for infusing medication into a patient's body using a medication chamber referenced to ambient pressure. The apparatus includes a medication chamber enclosed by a peripheral wall which includes a movable portion configured to transfer exterior ambient pressure into the chamber. Means are provided for exerting a...

20060084905 - Apparatus and process for conditioning mammalian blood: An apparatus for conditioning mammalian blood for subsequent use in a medical procedure includes a cabinet having a secure environment and a door providing the only access to the environment. An input system transports a blood charge from a source to the cabinet and a flask is removably contained in...

20060084906 - Systems and methods for performing blood processing and/or fluid exchange procedures: A flow management system comprising a first panel having a fluid pathway and a second panel having a fluid pathway for passing a second fluid. The fluid pathway of the first panel passes a first fluid. The first panel includes a first compartment to receive a volume of the first...

20060084907 - Shunt device and method for treating glaucoma: Surgical methods and related medical devices for treating glaucoma are disclosed. The method comprises trabecular bypass surgery, which involve bypassing diseased trabecular meshwork with the use of a seton implant. The seton implant is used to prevent a healing process known as filling in, which has a tendency to close...

20060084908 - Device: A drug delivery device for delivering to a patient a drug composition from a container which contains the drug composition where the container is adapted to be placed in a dispensing mode thereof on application of an actuating condition thereto is disclosed. The device includes a dispensing unit adapted to...

20060084909 - Syringe with separate cavities: The present invention discloses a syringe with separate cavities. It comprises an empty body and a plunger assembly. The plunger assembly can be plug-in the empty body. Two separate cavities, a first cavity and a second cavity, are roomed at specified positions inside the empty body. And a drain is...

20060084910 - Drug delivery sheath: A cannulated drug delivery sheath having an annular wall and having a channel located within and extending partially through the annular wall. The annular wall defines a first lateral recess and a second lateral recess that are configured to respectively seat first and second cassettes containing therapeutic agents. The first...

20060084911 - Driveable catheter systems and methods: The system (2) includes a catheter drive unit (22) and a catheter (24) extending therefrom movably mounted to a catheter drive sled (26). The catheter drive unit rotates and translates the catheter core (34) within the catheter sheath (36). The sled has a serrated, conical drive unit interface (82), with...

20060084912 - Apparatus for performing an aortal valvular surgery intervention on a beating heart: An apparatus for performing an aortal valvular surgery intervention on a beating heart comprises an outer mechanical circuit including a biopump and an infusion aortal cannula and being characterized in that it further comprises a left atrial cannula adapted to occlude the mitral valve so as to directly convey oxygened...

20060084919 - Fixed-dose syringe with limited aspiration: A syringe configured with a limited maximum usable capacity. The syringe of the invention desirably has a retractable needle to prevent reuse. In the preferred embodiment, a dose-limiting structure includes a stop-ring member on the head of the plunger that abuts a constriction in the housing when the plunger is...

20060084915 - Hub locking structure for safety syringe: A hub locking structure for safety syringe includes a hub-locking member that is initially located in a rear part of a hub fitted in an inner front of a barrel before the safety syringe is used to inject. In this initial position, a flange ring on the hub-locking member radially...

20060084918 - Retractable safety syringe: The present invention provides a retractable safety syringe, which comprises a barrel, a sleeve, a connector, a plunger and a standard needle. The barrel is a hollow tube for fitting the sleeve at the front end. The connector is fitted in the sleeve and connected to the standard needle. The...

20060084917 - Retractable syringe: A retractable syringe is disclosed. The syringe includes a cap, a hub cover, a hub bottom, a gasket, a plunger and a barrel. Medicine for injection is placed within the barrel to proceed with an injection. After the injection is carried out by pulling back the plunger, an engaging button...

20060084914 - Safe syringe with automatic retractable needle: The safe syringe comprises a cylinder, a needle seat and a pusher plunger. The needle seat is firmly connected to the front inner side of the cylinder, the needle seat has on its bottom a first protruding piercing portion, a chamber with a positive pressure is formed between the bottom...

20060084913 - Safety syringe with needle orienting mechanism: A safety syringe with a needle orienting mechanism is capable of securing the needle during normal utilization, disconnecting the needle from orientation after utilization, and drawing the needle back into the safety syringe for safety discarding. The safety syringe has a syringe barrel, a plunger, and a needle assembly. By...

20060084916 - Self-destruction syringe: The present invention relates to a self-destruction syringe having a metal element formed inside a Luer-Lock tip of a hollow barrel to stab a rubber bulb of a plunger after the injection, which disabling the plunger to draw medicament solution again, thereby reaching the self-destruction effect and also preventing the...

20060084920 - Manual/auto-prime air eliminator: A vent system for an infusion drip chamber is provided according to the invention. The vent system includes an automatic air eliminator communicating with an interior and an exterior of the infusion drip chamber. The automatic air eliminator is capable of automatically venting air from the infusion drip chamber in...

20060084921 - Drug delivery device: A syringe-like device having a chamber in which a pressurizing piston reciprocates. The chamber is connected on one end to a vial containing a drug to be delivered to an eye and on the other end to a needle or cannula for administering the drug to an eye. Pulling proximally...

20060084922 - Device for securing a blood vessel cannula to a body: The invention provides for a device for securing a portion of a blood vessel cannula to a human being or animal body, the device including a retaining means shaped and dimensioned to retain said cannula portion that extends exterior the body surface in a fixed position on the body; and...

20060084923 - Gastrostomy feeding tube cushion device: The invention is directed to a cushion device for a user having a gastrostomy tube or gastrostomy button protruding from an anterior region of the user's torso, and a method of using such a device with a individual to increase comfort and tolerance with regard to the tube and/or button...

20060084924 - Insulin pump pouch assembly: An Insulin Pump Pouch Assembly is disclosed The pouch is sized to receive a conventional personal insulin pump. The pouch provides not only physical protection for the pump, but also provides an aesthetically-pleasing container. One particularly important aspect is that the dispense tube is protected both physically and from view...

20060084925 - Medical syringe with colored plunger and transparent barrel assembly: A plurality of medical syringes, each of the syringes having a barrel engaging a plunger and a cannula. The plunger is movable in translation within the barrel and the cannula is fixed at one end of the barrel, and is in fluid communication with the barrel. The barrel is made...

20060084926 - Compression bulb hypodermic syring: A compression hypodermic syringe is disclosed wherein two leaves are hinged together. One leaf contains a receptacle for a collapsible capsule which contains a pre-measured dose of medication. The second leaf has a structure that acts as a plunger when the second leaf is folded over the first leaf. A...

20060084928 - Angiocath guide and stabilizer: A square foam ramp about the size of a quarter. On the mid line top side is a groove and a plastic tube about 22 F. which is slit on it's top side so as to accommodate a larger diameter angiocath needle. Sticking out from the bottom midline, a stiff...

20060084927 - Endovascular surgery device: The present invention relates to surgical device enabling a blood vessel to be punctured, in particular an artery, and enabling a radiological guidewire to be inserted in endovascular manner for use in laparoscopic or celioscopic endovascular surgery, in particular of the intra-abdominal blood vessels, the device comprises a first transparent...

20060084929 - Infusion port: An access portal is provided including a housing, a body defining a fluid reservoir, and a septum enclosing the fluid reservoir. A stem may be provided in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir through an outlet passage extending form the fluid reservoir. The access portal may also include at least...

20060084930 - Reinforced absorbable multilayered fabric for use in medical devices: The present invention is directed to a method of using a multilayered fabric comprising a first absorbable nonwoven fabric and a second absorbable woven or knitted fabric in tissue repair and regeneration....

20060084931 - Multi-function medical device: A multi-function medical device includes a compressor, a vacuum, an oxygen maker, a first electromagnetic valve, a second electromagnetic valve, a third electromagnetic valve. The compressor comprises an air inlet connected to the first electromagnetic valve and a filter, respectively. The first electromagnetic valve is then connected to the vacuum....

20060084932 - Automatic urine collecting apparatus: An automatic urine collecting apparatus for collecting urine received by a urine receiver through a tube, includes: a container for receiving and storing urine; a pump that sucks and conveys urine from the urine receiver to the container through the tube, wherein the pump comprises a rotary pump. A body...

20060084933 - Secret satisfying stimulator: A uniquely designed non automated device comprised of a piece of poly foam of a particular shape and size (as described in the illustrations) that is vinyl covered for easy cleaning and durability. It utilizes a metal ring that is attached to a 1″×36″ hook and loop fastening strap (for...

20060084934 - Transponder assembly and method for making same: A transponder assembly for use in identifying surgical implements such as sponges comprises a transponder substantially encased in a plastic body to which a base having an exposed adhesive surface is attached. The assembly may be fastened directly to a rigid implement or may be securely attached to a sponge...

20060084935 - absorbing center for disposable diapers, process and machine to make them: Improvement in absorbing center for disposable diapers, process and machine for its manufacturing, of the type made by cellulose flakes (11) adequately compacted forming a coverlet that, in its turn, presents an upper and a lower part with one or more capping (4-6) or still, with no capping, but, independently...

20060084936 - Disposable wearing article: A wearing article includes a pair of connector sheet strips extending inward from transversely opposite side edges of the wearing article and serving as fastener means to connect front and rear waist regions improved so that the connector sheet strips can be easily turned around so as to extend outward...

20060084937 - Low resistance irrigation system: A method of providing more stable intraocular pressure during phacoemulsification by reducing the irrigation reducing the irrigation fluid flow resistance....

20060084938 - Enhanced delivery of naked dna to skin by non-invasive in vivo electroporation: In vivo methods are provided for using an electric field to delivery therapeutic or immunizing treatment to a subject by applying non-invasive, user-friendly electrodes to the surface of the skin. Thus, therapeutic or immunizing agents can be delivered into cells of skin for local and systemic treatments or for immunization...

20060084939 - Articulation segment for a catheter: An articulating segment for a catheter includes a tube shaped member that is formed with a helical cut around the tube's axis. The cut extends through the member, between its outer and inner surfaces, and defines a pitch angle with the axis that can be varied according to the desired...

20060084940 - Implantable medical connector for medical tubing with anchoring features: A connector and method of medical tubing is disclosed. The connector defines a fluid passageway, and the connector includes a first end, a first intermediate portion, a middle portion, a second intermediate portion, and a second end. The middle portion is located between the first intermediate portion and the second...

20060084941 - Implantable medical connector for medical tubing with anchoring features: A connector and method of medical tubing is disclosed. The connector defines a fluid passageway, and the connector includes a first end, a first intermediate portion, a middle portion, a second intermediate portion, and a second end. The middle portion is located between the first intermediate portion and the second...

20060084943 - Implant delivery catheter system and methods for its use: Catheter systems and methods for implanting helical or dart-like implants into the myocardium or other body tissue. The catheter system includes a helix for fixing the distal end of the catheter to the myocardium, an implant held by the helix, mechanisms for driving the fixation helix into the myocardium, and...

20060084942 - Tapered hollow metallic microneedle array assembly and method of making and using the same: The present invention includes device, system, method of using and making a microneedle array including the steps of forming one or more pins on a substrate, depositing one or more layers on the one or more pins and the substrate, exposing a portion of the one or more pins, and...

20060079826 - Method for returning blood from a blood treatment device, and device for carrying out this method: The invention relates to a method for the return of blood from a blood treatment apparatus, preferably from a dialysis apparatus. In accordance with the invention, the substituate pump contained in the treatment apparatus displaces the blood by means of correspondingly transported substituate fluid until it is detected in corresponding...

20060079827 - Blood flow reversal valves and related systems and methods: A blood flow reversal valve useful in hemodialysis having rotational detent features enabling audible and tactile feedback to a clinician and alignment features such as visible indicators associated with the blood lines on either side of the valve to confirm normal or reverse flow....

20060079828 - Glaucoma treatment device and method: The device includes a body defining a lumen and having first and second ends and external and lumenal surfaces, wherein the body has a length sufficient to provide fluid communication between the anterior chamber and tear film of the eye through the lumen when the device is implanted in the...

20060079829 - Biopsy localization method and device: A biopsy localization device made according to the invention includes an intracorporeal delivery cannula and at least one marker disposed within an inner lumen of the delivery cannula. The marker includes an expandable fibrous body with at least one radiographically detectable marker element. The expandable fibrous body may also be...

20060079830 - Catheter assembly for intracranial treatment using dual lumens: A catheter assembly is provided for intracranial treatment having outer and inner catheters. The outer catheter has a first lumen communicating between a first opening and at least one aperture and a second lumen in communication with a second opening. The first and second openings are distal to the proximal...

20060079831 - Quantitative chronological medical infusion device: The present invention is a medical infusion and aspiration system delivering precisely timed and accurately calculated, adjusted pulsated delivery in high rates of flow delivering an effective profile of pulses tailored to provide momentary spikes of levels of freely available medicines based upon the uptake of the medicine and optimally...

20060079832 - Coaxial tubing system for phacoemulsification handpieces: An irrigation and aspiration tubing system for use with surgical handpieces and irrigation fluid supplies has a first flexible irrigation tube for transporting irrigation fluid to the handpiece and a second flexible aspiration tube disposed within the first tube. The inner diameter of the first tube is selected to provide...

20060079833 - Syringe pump: Travel amount detecting means 10 for detecting the travel amount of a plunger 4b, distal end detecting means 11 for detecting the fact that the plunger 4b has moved to the distal end of a syringe 4, distance measuring means for measuring the travel distance of the plunger 4b, input...

20060079834 - Syringe devices and methods for mixing and administering medication: The invention includes a device having a chamber within a syringe. A fluid passageway extends through a syringe piston. A valve is associated with the passageway controlling fluid passage through the piston. The invention includes a piercing structure having a head segment and a body portion, with a channel through...

20060079835 - Rotate to advance catheterization system: A system of rotate-to-advance medical devices including catheters, dilators, occluders, stents, suprapubic catheters and camera introducers configured with external screw threads and depending substantially on rotation for means of advancement and emplacement in mammalian genitourinary and gastrointestinal passages and organs....

20060079836 - Reinforced and drug-eluting balloon catheters and methods for making same: The present invention generally relates to the field of intravascular medical devices, and more specifically to the field of balloon catheters and other similar diagnostic or therapeutic catheters within the body for treatment and diagnosis of diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to reinforced balloon catheters and drug-eluting balloon...

20060079837 - Pulmonary vein arrhythmia diagnostic device and method for use: Devices and methods for testing a pulmonary vein to determine whether or not ablation would be effective in terminating atrial fibrillation. The devices and methods include a catheter having an expandable balloon attached to the distal end of the catheter. The balloon has pores on the distal end of the...

20060079838 - Movable balloon anchor for medical devices: This invention relates to inflatable anchor members for securing devices in an orifice. Anchor member comprises a fluid tight material having an inflatable interior. The anchor is configured to include an opening for receiving a device. The anchor may be inflated to secure the device within its opening. The anchor...

20060079840 - Method and apparatus for controlling the speed of retraction of an automatically retracting needle: A hypodermic syringe having an automatically retractable needle assembly, releasably activated upon voiding the syringe of injection fluid, with means for controlling the speed of retraction of the retracting needle upon activation of the needle assembly releasing mechanism, allowing the needle to be retracted into the barrel of the plunger...

20060079839 - Single-use syringe: An operable single-use syringe includes a barrel having an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid and an open proximal end. A plunger rod having an elongate body portion and a stopper at its distal end slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement in the barrel. A locking element is positioned...

20060079841 - Rapid insufflation drug compartment: Subcutaneous injection of gas into a body causes insufflation of a cavity, which is followed by infusion of a fluid into the cavity. The fluid preferably carries an active agent, for example a dissolved gas or solute. The method may include iontophoresis of the cavity to enhance diffusion of the...

20060079842 - Powerhead control in a power injection system: A dual head contrast media injection system performs a patency check or test injection, determining flow rate and/or flow volume from the programmed protocol. The tubing that connects syringes to a patient shares only a short common section near to the patient. Appropriate injection steps are taken to compensate for...

20060079843 - Powerhead control in a power injection system: A dual head contrast media injection system performs a patency check or test injection, determining flow rate and/or flow volume from the programmed protocol. The tubing that connects syringes to a patient shares only a short common section near to the patient. Appropriate injection steps are taken to compensate for...

20060079844 - Needle apparatus: A needle apparatus having a thin walled sleeve and a tubular needle closely engaged by the sleeve. The needle has a sharp point which initially extends from the sleeve. The needle and sleeve are mounted to a hub and are longitudinally moveable relative to one another. The needle is arranged...

20060079845 - Movable inflatable anchor for medical devices: A medical device preferably includes a tube and at least one adjustable inflatable anchor. The anchor is capable of securing the tube to the patient to resist removal of the tube in the patient when the anchor is inflated within the patient. The anchor slidingly engages the tube such that...

20060079846 - Hypodermic syringes with multiple needles and methods of calming psychiatric patients using such: Hypodermic syringes with multiple needles are used to practice a method of calming psychiatric patients. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention generally used to calm violent adult patients, the syringe has a first barrel containing an antipsychotic, a second barrel containing a sedating antihistamine and a third barrel...

20060079847 - Forward-shielding blood collection set: A blood collection set includes a needle having a puncture tip, a hub supporting the needle and including a release member, a safety shield, a drive member, and a packaging shield disposed on the hub. The safety shield is movable from a retracted position within the hub to an extended...

20060079848 - Non-skin penetrating reconstituting syringe: A reconstitution syringe assembly comprises an elongate cannula made of thermoplastic material having an outside diameter of at least 2 mm, a distal tip capable of piercing an elastomeric vial stopper and a proximal end having discontinuities on its exterior surface. A barrel made of thermoplastic material includes a tip...

20060079849 - Tube clamp, and tube clamp set for use with an infusion pump: A tube clamp is disclosed for optional opening and closing of tubes such as infusion tubes, an infusion pump, an infusion tube set and the combination thereof, the tube clamp comprising means for opening or closing the tube clamp which interacts with a part of the infusion pump which is...

20060079850 - Safety y-port adaptor and medical catheter assembly including the same: A medical catheter assembly including a safety Y-port adaptor. In one embodiment, the medical catheter assembly is a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) assembly and includes a PEG tube, the PEG tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal conduit. An internal bolster is disposed at the distal...

20060079851 - Multipurpose eye dropper and fountain device: An eye dropper and fountain device includes a flexible bulb having a hollow interior. A base one-way valve communicates with the hollow interior of the flexible bulb and allows for the flow of air therethrough into the hollow interior. A top one-way valve communicates with the hollow interior of the...

20060079853 - Corporeal drainage system: A corporeal drainage system including a fluid receptacle. The fluid receptacle in one embodiment is disposable and may be manipulated to generate a negative fluid pressure. The fluid receptacle in another embodiment is reusable and includes features to enable the insertion of a disposable bag therein. A pump may be...

20060079852 - Externally-applied patient interface system and method: A tissue closure treatment system and method are provided with an external patient interface. A first fluid transfer component FTC.1 comprises a strip of porous material, such as rayon, with liquid wicking properties. FTC.1 can be placed directly on a suture line for transferring fluid exuded therethrough. An underdrape is...

20060079854 - Urine collection assembly: A urine collection assembly includes a urine collection device and a urine collection chamber in communication with the urine collection device. The urine collection chamber includes a collection reservoir, an entrance conduit having an inlet to receive urine from the urine collection device and an outlet terminating in the reservoir,...

20060079855 - Anatomical apron and method for illustrating surgical procedures: An anatomical apron configured for illustrating an ostomy surgical procedure is provided. The apron includes a body portion having a neck loop attached thereto that is configured to loop around a person's neck so that the body portion covers a frontal area of the person's body. The apron includes one...

20060079856 - Closure assembly: The present invention provides a receptacle (30) for a therapeutic fluid susceptible to deterioration on exposure to a gas such as oxygen or carbon dioxide. The receptacle (30) has walls of sheet material each including at least one layer forming a barrier essentially impermeable to such gas, and a seal...

20060079857 - Catheter system for intracranial treatment: A catheter system is provided having an outer catheter and at least one inner catheter chosen from a plurality of different inner catheters for delivery of a treatment agent to a selected tissue region of the brain. The outer catheter has a lumen in communication with an opening and at...

20060079858 - Method and system for non-vascular sensor implantation: A method and system for non-vascular sensor implantation. An implant unit is implanted in an area of a body and a foreign body capsule is allowed to form around the area of the implant unit. The sensor may be directed into a body cavity such as, for example, the peritoneal...

20060079860 - Apparatus and method for out-of-hospital thrombolytic therapy: This invention provides an apparatus and method for emergency administration or self-administration of thrombolytic therapy in early stage of a heart attack. The apparatus includes a needle injector for making a venipuncture, a battery operated micro cooler for maintaining low temperature environment for vials with lyophilized thrombolytic and adjuvant drugs,...

20060079859 - Renal infusion systems and methods: Systems, devices, and methods for delivering treatment to the renal arteries are provided. Exemplary systems include a delivery catheter having a distal bifurcation, an introducer assembly comprising an introducer sheath in operative association with a Y-hub, wherein Y-hub includes a first port for receiving the delivery catheter and a second...

20060079861 - Disposable intestinal intubator with drain and irrigator: The invention is intended for secure emptying of organism's cavities, particularly for colon decompression. The device combine the drain with means of its delivery in the shape of everting by fluid invaginator, comprising the drain, as well as their intractor. The secure emptying of cavity is ensured by a hose...

20060079862 - Drug infusion device: The invention provides a drug delivery infusion device comprising an injection means (18) in fluid connection with a drug reservoir chamber (12) and pressure-generation means (10) coupled to both the drug reservoir (12) and to a liquid filled controlled chamber (13), wherein the coupling is such that the liquid filled...

20060074369 - Blood purification device: A blood purification device allows controlling a false alarm and allows detecting accurately an abnormality in a patient who is undergoing a blood purification treatment or in the device which is running. The hemodialysis equipment includes blood circuit made of an arterial blood circuit having an arterial needle at its...

20060074370 - Ocular occluder and method of insertion: An ocular plug design and method of insertion is described for the treatment of dry eye. This ocular plug is generally a narrow rod-like cylinder of appropriate diameter, which may be tapered at one end, for insertion into an ocular channel, such as the punctum or the canaliculus. The plug...

20060074371 - High pressure range hydrocephalus valve system: A valve for use in a shunt system to drain fluid from one part of a patient's body to another is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the valve is operable at a threshold pressure that is selectively adjustable up to at least about 400 mm H2O at increments in the...

20060074372 - Active capillary: Catheter of such a structure that Ti—Ni superelastic allow (SEA) tube has its outside covered with thin-film silicone rubber tube. The SEA tube at part whose flexion is desired is wrought to cut off multiple grooves (crenas) with thin joints left. The covering with the silicone rubber tube is effected...

20060074373 - Cardiac wall tension relief device and method: Method and apparatus are disclosed for treating congestive heart failure by administering a fibrosis-inducing agent to an epicardial surface of the heart in an amount selected to induce the formation of fibrosis on the epicardial surface. The fibrosis-inducing agent may be a drug, metal, abrasive or an electrical stimulation on...

20060074374 - Surgical system for laparoscopic surgery: An insufflation apparatus includes an elongated sleeve defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end with a sharpened tip, an insufflation housing connected to the proximal end of the elongated sleeve and defining a port for receipt of insufflation gases, and a stylet disposed within...

20060074375 - Shunt device and method for treating glaucoma: Surgical methods and related medical devices for treating glaucoma are disclosed. The method comprises trabecular bypass surgery, which involve bypassing diseased trabecular meshwork with the use of a seton implant. The seton implant is used to prevent a healing process known as filling in, which has a tendency to close...

20060074376 - Solid solution perforator for drug delivery and other applications: A solid drug solution perforator (SSP) system and an associated drug reservoir are provided for delivering therapeutic, prophylactic and/or cosmetic compounds, for nutrient delivery and for drug targeting. For drug delivery, the SSP system includes an active drug ingredient and a matrix of perforator material that biodegrades or dissolves quickly...

20060074377 - Microprojection array immunization patch and method: Skin patches (20) having a microprojection array (10), a reservoir (18) containing an antigenic agent and an immune response augmenting adjuvant, and methods of using same to vaccinate animals (e.g., humans) is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the microprojection arrays (10) are composed of a photoetched and micro-punched titanium foil...

20060074378 - Device for draining the coronary sinus: A device for draining a coronary sinus comprises a first catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a passage there through, the distal end adapted to be placed in a coronary sinus, a second catheter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a passage there through, the...

20060074379 - Milk bag with pump attachment strap: A sanitary disposable bag is described for attachment to a breastmilk pump for containing breastmilk that can be easily and efficiently manufactured, packaged and used. A plastic bag adapted to contain milk, such as a bag formed by two sheets of plastic constituting a front and a back sheet that...

20060074382 - Device and method for intra-bronchial provision of a therapeutic agent: The present invention includes an intra-bronchial device, system, and method for providing a therapeutic agent to a patient. A device includes a flow control member for placement in an air passageway communicating with a lung portion, and when deployed in the air passageway inhibits a therapeutic agent distal of the...

20060074380 - Device for subcutaneous administration of a medicament to a patient: The invention relates to a device for subcutaneous administration of a medicament to a patient, comprising a cannula housing (1) with an interior chamber, a cannula (2) connected to said cannula housing (1) and being in flow communication with the interior chamber, a flexible tubing (4) having a first end...

20060074381 - Medical device initialization method & system: A system includes a remote controller and an infusion pump. The infusion pump includes an RF telemetry portion configured to receive an RF data signal from the remote controller. A processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion. A dispensing apparatus, responsive...

20060074383 - Steerable device and system: A system includes a steerable device, such as a sheath or shaft, having proximal and distal ends. The steerable device includes an elongated body having a proximal section, a steering section, and a distal tip. Control wires are routed through the body and connected at or near the distal end...

20060074384 - Protective clips: Protective needle clips of the type having an arm and a body section for blocking a needle tip of a needle and for securing onto the needle are discussed herein. The body section has a free end, a fixed end, is generally arcuate, and has a resilient force capable axially...

20060074385 - Structure of safety hypodermic syringe: A safety hypodermic syringe in which the plunger is breakable into a front part and a rear part after the service of the safety hypodermic syringe so that the front part can be kept with the needle assembly inside the barrel and the rear part can be inserted into the...

20060074386 - Device for producing medicinal foam: A device for producing medicinal foam comprises a gas vessel for holding a sterile gas and an active agent vessel for holding an active agent. A connecting element connects both vessels. Further, a feeder for feeding the gas and the active agent back and forth between the two vessels is...

20060074387 - Safety shield for medical needles: A needle safety apparatus is disclosed which includes an inner bearing disposed within an outer bearing. The inner bearing is moveable to extend telescopically in a first interior space defined by the outer bearing. A second interior space is defined by the inner bearing, while extendable linkage segments connect the...

20060074388 - Fluid management flow implants of improved occlusion resistance: This invention relates to achieving or improving uniform distribution of fluid flow in medical devices such as when combined with antibiotics impregnated in a catheter and/or with a drug-eluting catheter to further inhibit the catheter from becoming occluded by debris in the CSF or by bacterial biofilm formation or tissue...

20060074389 - Ostomy appliance and method of use: A new and improved ostomy or incontinence appliance that is user-friendly, sanitary, environmentally safe, provides novel attachment means, and further includes optional features including a temporary breather flange that allows for healing of the stoma orifice when irritated and a novel stoma locator adaptor that aids a user and provides...

20060074390 - Absorbent article dispensing system: An article dispensing system (80) comprises a package (82) and a plurality of personal care articles (20) contained in the package. Each article (20) can include a topsheet (26) and a backsheet (28) operatively connected with the topsheet. Each article (20) also includes a releasable, sequence-attachment mechanism (34) operatively connected...

20060074391 - Tampon: A tampon including an absorption body (102) having generally elongate shape and having an insertion end (105) and a withdrawal end (106) and including a withdrawal string (104) attached to the absorption body (102) and extending from the withdrawal end (106). The tampon includes a withdrawal aid (112) being attached...

20060074392 - Disposable menstrual underwear: A containment chamber to hold the menstrual fluid in which keeps the moisture away from the body built in to a pair of disposable underwear....

20060074393 - Multiple layer polymeric structure: The present invention provides a receptacle (30) for a therapeutic fluid susceptible to deterioration on exposure to a gas such as oxygen or carbon dioxide. The receptacle (30) has walls of sheet material each including at least one layer forming a barrier essentially impermeable to such gas, and a seal...

20060074394 - Systems and methods for preparing autologous fibrin glue: The invention provides a system for preparing an autologous solid-fibrin web suitable for regenerating tissue in a living organism. The system includes a sealed primary container containing a separation medium and a low-density high-viscosity liquid. The separation medium is capable of separating red blood cells from plasma when the container...

20060074395 - Needle holder: The present invention provides a receptacle (30) for a therapeutic fluid susceptible to deterioration on exposure to a gas such as oxygen or carbon dioxide. The receptacle (30) has walls of sheet material each including at least one layer forming a barrier essentially impermeable to such gas, and a seal...

20060074397 - Devices and methods for access through a tissue wall: A method of accessing the pericardial space comprises providing a primary catheter having an inflatable balloon, inserting the primary catheter into the vascular system, forwarding the primary catheter through the vascular system to an atrial appendage, inflating the balloon to engage the wall of the appendage sufficient to separate opposing...

20060074396 - Stent delivery system: The invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, a method of manufacturing the system, and a method for using the system to deliver a therapeutic agent to a desired location in a bodily vessel. The system comprises a tubular inner member received in a lumen of an elongated...

20060074398 - Transmembrane access systems and methods: Systems and methods for penetrating a tissue membrane to gain access to a target site are disclosed. In some examples, systems and methods for accessing the left atrium from the right atrium of a patient's heart are carried out by puncturing the intra-atrial septal wall. One embodiment provides a system...

20060074399 - Methods and apparatus for treating infarcted regions of tissue following acute myocardial infarction: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating an infarcted region of myocardium following acute myocardial infarction by reducing the rate of blood flow through infarcted region, and then injecting a solution containing stem cells, endothelial progenitor cells or mediators of stem cell mobilization, migration and attachment into the effected region...

20060074400 - Catheter with directed flow design: A catheter includes an elongated catheter body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A first longitudinally accessible lumen and a second lumen extend side by side within and along the proximal portion, and the first lumen and the second lumen form a single common lumen within the distal...

20060074401 - Guide catheter: A guide catheter includes a hollow elongate shaft defining a channel. The hollow elongate shaft (or a segment thereof) includes an inner tube and a multilayer sheath formed around the inner tube. The multilayer sheath includes an intermediate layer derived from a melt-processible first polyether-block amide material (e.g., PEBAX®) and...

20060074402 - Malleable cannula: A malleable cannula has a body with a proximal end and a distal end, the body having a wall defining a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. A reinforcement member extends along the lumen, the reinforcement member having an interior side facing the lumen and an...

20060074403 - Curved catheter comprising a solid-walled metal tube with varying stiffness: A curved catheter comprising a solid-walled metal tube with varying stiffness along it length. The catheter includes a tube comprising material capable of being variably heat-treated to set different physical properties along the length of the tube. The tube has a distal region with a pre-curved shape, a proximal region,...

20060074404 - Implantable drug delivery system responsive to intra-cardiac pressure: The invention is directed to techniques for monitoring the condition of a patient, such as a patient having congestive heart failure, and appropriately modifying the patient's drug therapy as a function of a pressure in the patient's heart, such as the estimated pulmonary artery diastolic pressure. The drugs may be...