Surgery inventions 09/06

20060212025 - Method and apparatus for acne treatment: Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the reduction of acne and acne related bacteria using low-intensity light therapy. In an illustrative embodiment, skin containing acne bacteria is treated with a series of pulses of light from a...

20060212026 - Fluid control system for a medical device: The present invention provides a medical device having an elongate body with both a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the elongate body defines an intake lumen and an exhaust lumen. The medical device also has a first pliable element defining a cooling chamber disposed at a point along...

20060212028 - Cryosurgical fluid supply: Improved systems, devices, and methods for delivering cryogenic cooling fluid to cryosurgical probes such as cryosurgical endovascular balloon catheters take advantage of the transients during the initiation and termination of cryogenic fluid flow to moderate the treatment temperatures of tissues engaged by the probe. A flow limiting element along a...

20060212027 - Treating internal body tissue: Some embodiments of the invention relate to a system for treating tissue internal to a body, such as heart tissue. For example, the system may be used to ablate tissue as a treatment for atrial fibrillation. In certain embodiments, the system is capable of causing scar tissue to form in...

20060212029 - Equipment and method for reducing and eliminating wrinkles in the skin: A mechanism for preparing the area of the skin to be treated and a mechanism for applying energy thereto both being integrated in the same equipment. The mechanism for preparing the are to be treated comprises an ultrasonic emitting device (preferably low frequency ultrasound) and/or dermabrasion device for breaking the...

20060212030 - Integrated metalized ceramic heating element for use in a tissue cutting and sealing device: A tissue cutting and sealing device, having a pair of opposing elements dimensioned to grasp tissue therebetween; and a heating assembly on at least one of the opposing elements, wherein the heating assembly includes: a ceramic body; and a metalized portion extending along a top surface of the ceramic body....

20060212031 - Thermal cautery devices with improved heating profiles: Thermal cautery and thermal ligating devices improved by the addition of a thermally conductive plate proximate the resistive heating element used in those devices....

20060212032 - Device and method for thermal ablation of biological tissue using spherical ablation patterns: A tissue ablation device and method for tissue ablation are described. The tissue ablation device comprises an energy source and an introducer coupled to the energy source, the introducer having a body, a proximal end, and a distal end. The introducer carries an electrode array that comprises a plurality of...

20060212034 - Polyaxial orhtopedic fastening apparatus with independent locking modes: An apparatus is designed to attach an implant to bone in a manner that permits rotational adjustment of the implant about multiple axes prior to securement via the apparatus. The apparatus includes separate rotational and translational fasteners that can be individually locked to independently restrict rotation and translation of the...

20060212033 - Vertebral stabilization using flexible rods: A stabilization rod for implantation in a patient, comprising: an elongate body including first and second ends; a flexible section disposed between the first and second ends, and including a first bore within the body and at least one through cut extending helically about the first bore to form a...

20060212035 - Fixation plate: A fixation plate with a base section including apertures for fixation to one bone segment and a leg section extending from the base section and including apertures for fixation to another bone segment. The expanse of the base section tapers gradually to smoothly cojoin with the leg section and the...

20060212036 - Bone block assemblies and their use in assembled bone-tendon-bone grafts: The present invention has multiple aspects. In its simplest aspect, the present invention is directed to an intermediate bone block comprising a machined segment of cortical bone, cancellous bone or both, the intermediate having a face comprising one to ten compression surfaces and one to ten cavities, the compression surfaces...

20060212038 - Liquefaction handpiece tip: A surgical tip having a spacer or stand-off to keep the distal end of the tip from directly contacting delicate tissue, such as the posterior capsule. In addition, one or more bypass holes may be provided to help vent any excess pressure when the tip is near delicate tissue....

20060212037 - Pumping chamber for a liquefaction handpiece: A liquefaction surgical handpiece having a capacitance chamber upstream of the boiling chamber....

20060212039 - Pumping chamber for a liquefaction handpiece: A liquefaction surgical handpiece having a check valve within the boiling chamber. Such a construction reduces upstream fluid volume. Reduction of upstream fluid volume reduces capability for compliance caused either by trapped air or absorbed gas in the liquid....

20060212041 - System for packaging and handling an implant and method of use: A system designed to store an implant together with the tools necessary to implant the stored implant, and a method of using such system. Such system includes an implant storage tool adapted to retain the implant within a storage container. The implant storage tool is operable to provide an implant...

20060212040 - Tool for removing intraocular foreign bodies: A medical instrument captures and removes very large intraocular foreign bodies. The foreign bodies may have an irregular shape, a low coefficient of friction, and be made of non-magnetic materials. A fixed position hollow rod is mounted to a leading end of an elongate base and a lid is mounted...

20060212042 - Removal and repositioning device: A device for repositioning an implantable device within a natural bodily lumen includes an inner tube defining an internal lumen and adapted for insertion into a natural bodily lumen. An elongated member is slidably or rotatably disposed within the lumen of the inner tube, with a grasper disposed at the...

20060212043 - Vacuum device for sealing an anatomical opening: A device for accessing a hollow organ comprises an elongated body sized for insertion into an entrance passage to the hollow organ, the elongated body including an outer sealing surface engaging an inner surface of the entrance passage and a working channel extending therethrough from a proximal port which, when...

20060212044 - Frameless stereotactic guidance of medical procedures: Devices, methods and systems for frameless guidance of image-based medical procedures such as stereotactic radiotherapy and surgery. Devices including custom fitting subject-specific articles include contoured surfaces that provide spatial reference to the location of target regions within the subject. The devices are attached exclusive of fasteners anchored to the tissue...

20060212045 - Surgical suture cutter: A suture cutter having a handle and a barrel with a movable cutting head on the barrel, and the barrel supporting a stationary cutting edge and a movable cutting edge. A movable support carries the movable cutting edge and includes a surface spaced from the stationary cutting edge a selected...

20060212046 - Device to deploy a resilient sleeve to constrict on body tissue: The preferred embodiment of the invention contemplates a device configured to prepare and deploy a resilient sleeve on to a portion of body tissue. The device expands the resilient sleeve, uses a vacuum system to draw the body tissue in to the resilient sleeve, and releases the resilient sleeve from...

20060212047 - Systems and methods for treating septal defects: A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible...

20060212048 - Suturing device: A suturing device includes a housing; a helical needle rotatably mounted relative to the housing; and a drive assembly for rotating the needle relative to the housing whereby the helical needle carries a suture through tissue to be sutured. The needle rotates relative to the housing in an axially fixed...

20060212050 - Anastomosis composite gasket: The present disclosure provides structures and/or gaskets for deposition between adjacent intestinal sections in an anastomosis procedure. The structure possesses at least an inner ring of a first material, and a middle ring of a second material. The first material and the second material include a wound treatment material consisting...

20060212051 - Constriction device including reinforced suture holes: A constriction device that constricts body tissue is configured to be safely sutured to constricted body tissue. The device includes a generally cylindrical elastic sleeve including opposed opened ends and having a wall of substantially uniform thickness that receives body tissue therein to be constricted. The sleeve includes a plurality...

20060212049 - Pyeloplasty clip: A pyeloplasty clip for surgical use is operable in a first condition to clamp together portions of human tissue that are to be severed. The clip is then operable in a second condition either to separate and maintain in an open condition the severed tissue portions, or to displace the...

20060212054 - Anastomosis device with separable section: An anastomosis system may include a deployment tool and an anastomosis device, where the anastomosis device may include a first section restrained by the deployment tool, and at least one second section separable from the first section....

20060212052 - Esophageal stent: Disclosed is an esophageal stent placed in a stenosed part of the esophagus having a flexible tube to prevent the reverse flow of gastric contents from the stomach is coupled to the lower end of the esophageal stent. The flexible tube has an inside membrane and an outside membrane adhered...

20060212053 - Extragastric minimally invasive methods and devices to treat obesity: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments...

20060212055 - Expandable occlusive structure: An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure comprises an implant comprising a plurality of bioabsorbable fibers. The implant has a compressed state in which the implant can fit within a cylindrical tube having an inside diameter of 8 French or less. The implant is expandable from the compressed state...

20060212058 - Disposable safety surgical blade: A surgical scalpel assembly includes a blade carrier, a blade, a protective sleeve and a handle. The blade carrier has a number of notches and the protective sleeve has a depending tooth. The user positions the sleeve relative to the blade carrier and/or the handle by positioning the tooth to...

20060212057 - Miniature surgical scalpel with integral protection shield: A miniature scalpel comprising a carrier having a front portion rigidly securing a projecting blade and pivotally securing the back portion of a shield that projects alongside and covers one side of the blade. The front portion of the shield can be pivoted 180 degrees away from the blade into...

20060212056 - Surgical instrument: A surgical instrument (10) is provided that includes a handle (18) defining a longitudinal axis (20). The handle has an outer surface (22) including a plurality of longitudinal fins (24) that define a plurality of longitudinal grooves (26) therebetween. At least one of the longitudinal fins may project radially from...

20060212059 - Surgical knife: A knife having a blade tip configuration that reduces incisional force by providing a more efficient distribution of tissue piercing and cutting forces over the cutting edges. The distal tip of the blade has a profile in plan view that may be described as bounded by the following equations w=5.886(d)0.663...

20060212060 - Arthroscopic shaver and method of manufacturing same: An arthroscopic shaver with an inner cutting window having a plurality of teeth positioned along the lateral cutting edges, the teeth being configured for easy penetration into tissue to prevent ejection of tissue from the cutting window during closure. The inner cutting edges are formed in a milling operation using...

20060212062 - Radially expandable access system including trocar seal: The present disclosure relates to access systems which may be percutaneously or otherwise introduced while in a narrow diameter configuration and, which after introduction, may be radially expanded to accommodate passage of larger diameter surgical instruments therethrough. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a radially expandable sleeve component,...

20060212063 - Surgical device and associated trans-organ surgical method: A tubular member is inserted into a natural body cavity such as the vagina or colon for retracting that internal organ to facilitate surgical access to the abdominal cavity through a wall of the organ. An end closure is formed with an aperture for the insertion of medical instruments. The...

20060212061 - Surgical portal with enhanced retention capabilities: A surgical portal apparatus for permitting introduction of a surgical object within tissue includes a portal member defining a longitudinal axis and having leading and trailing ends. The portal member includes an outer wall defining a longitudinal opening dimensioned for reception of a surgical object. At least one projection is...

20060212064 - Dip-molded polymeric medical devices with reverse thickness gradient, and methood of making same: An expandable polymeric medical article is formed by a novel dip-molding process, involving multiple dipping and rotational drying of liquid polymeric material layer at different pivotal positions. Preferably, the rotational drying is conducted so as to form an expandable polymeric medical article having a reverse thickness gradient in relation to...

20060212065 - Anus insert for cryotherapy: An anus insert for hemorrhoid treatment is disclosed to have a cylindrical projection for insertion into the anus, a disk-like head disposed at one end of the cylindrical projection for the holding of the user's hand to insert the cylindrical projection into the anus and defining with the cylindrical projection...

20060212066 - System and method for attaching a vein, an artery, or a tube in a vascular environment: A device for assisting in a vascular procedure is provided that includes a handle and one or more legs that are operable to move in response to a force being applied to the handle. The legs are operable to extend and to contract in order to manipulate a conduit. In...

20060212068 - Embolic protection device with an elongated superelastic radiopaque core member: An elongated core member and an expandable frame for an embolic filtering device used to capture embolic debris in a body lumen. The expandable frame also includes a filtering element. A nickel-titanium alloy is used to form the frame, the elongated core member, or both the frame and the elongated...

20060212067 - Reattachable introducer for a medical device deployment system: A reattachable introducer and method of using such introducer is disclosed for inserting an embolic coil deployment system into the tortuous vasculature of the human brain for placing an embolic coil within an aneurysm. The introducer includes a sheath having a lumen, a side opening and a longitudinal slit and...

20060212069 - Surgical stapling instrument having load sensing control circuitry: A surgical instrument for being endoscopically or laparoscopically inserted into a surgical site for simultaneous stapling and severing of tissue includes load sensing pressure transducers strategically placed for closed loop control and monitoring. Load sensing within a staple applying assembly (end effector) may provide feedback for preventing firing with insufficient...

20060212070 - Photochemical tissue bonding: Photochemical tissue bonding methods include the application of a photosensitizer to a tissue and/or tissue graft, followed by irradiation with electromagnetic energy to produce a tissue seal. The methods are useful for tissue adhesion, such as in wound closure, tissue grafting, skin grafting, musculoskeletal tissue repair, ligament or tendon repair...

20060212071 - Systems and methods for closing internal tissue defects: A delivery system having a steerable delivery device and an elastic clip for treating an internal tissue defect, such as septal defects and the like, is provided. The clip can be deformable between a relaxed state and a stressed state and biased towards the relaxed state. The delivery device can...

20060212072 - Polyolefin sutures having enhanced durability: Polyolefin sutures include a fray reducing amount of a thiodipropionate ester, and optionally a fatty acid diester, a synthetic wax and/or a pigment....

20060212073 - Method and apparatus for securing a suture: An improved method and apparatus is provided to secure a suture relative to body tissue. When a predetermined minimum force is being transmitted between a suture retainer and the body tissue, the suture is gripped with the suture retainer by plastically deforming material of the suture retainer. One or more...

20060206100 - Surgical apparatus and power module for same, and a method of preparing a surgical apparatus: A surgical power tool includes a hand unit and a detachable power module received in the hand unit to provide power to the hand unit. The power module includes a housing, an electric motor in the housing to provide mechanical energy to the hand unit, an electrical power supply in...

20060206101 - Surgical instrument: An endoscopic or laparoscopic instrument includes a distal tool, a rigid or flexible elongated shaft that supports the distal tool, and a proximal handle or control member, where the tool and the handle are coupled to the respective distal and proximal ends of the elongated shaft via bendable motion members....

20060206102 - Integrated scanning and ocular tomography system and method: Systems and methods of the present invention measure at least one reflecting surface of an object disposed along an optical path. In some embodiments a measured optical interference signal for each of at least three wavelengths of reflected light may be used to determine a modulation of frequency components of...

20060206103 - Dermatological treatment device: A device and method for utilizing optical radiation to treat tissue are described. In one aspect, the device is a dermatological treatment device. The device can be used, for example, for treatment of dermatological and cosmetic conditions. The device can include a sensor that indicates when the device is in...

20060206104 - Apparatus for calculation of ablation data on a cornea for refractive correction and apparatus for operation on a cornea for refractive correction: An apparatus for operation on a cornea by ablating with a laser beam for correcting ametropia; the apparatus comprising an input device utilized for inputting each data necessary for correction, a first correcting device for irradiating a laser beam for correcting myopic astigmatism, a second correcting device for irradiating a...

20060206105 - Treatment of diseased tissue using controlled ultrasonic heating: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for delivering and controlling thermal therapy to a volume of diseased tissue. Specifically, the invention includes using thermal imaging and other inputs to determine an acoustic (ultrasonic) treatment regime employing interstitial ultrasound applicators to deliver a required therapeutic temperature or thermal dose...

20060206106 - Devices and methods for controlling movement of an electrosurgical electrode: An electrosurgical electrode assembly having a cutting device including a catheter with a proximal and distal end, and an electrode carried on the distal end of the catheter. A controller is connected to the cutting device. A data acquisition system is connected to the controller and is capable of monitoring...

20060206108 - Irradiation device for influencing a biological structure in a subject with electromagnetic radiation: An irradiation device for irradiating a living organism with electromagnetic radiation in order to influence biological structures inside the organism has a frequency generator that has a frequency synthesizer for the production of electromagnetic radiation having a defined frequency pattern, and a transmission antenna that is fashioned such that during...

20060206107 - Monopole tip for ablation catheter and methods for using same: An ablation catheter apparatus with a monopole antenna that is arranged to provide a relatively uniform electric field and a method for using such an ablation catheter apparatus are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an ablation catheter includes an elongated flexible tubular member that is adapted...

20060206109 - Finger mountable lesion formation devices and methods: An apparatus including a lesion formation element and a carrier configured to mount the lesion formation element on a finger....

20060206110 - Handpiece with rf electrode and non-volative memory: An apparatus for cooling a skin surface includes an RF device that has an RF electrode with dielectric and conductive portions. The RF device is configured to be coupled to an RF energy source. A cooling member is coupled to the RF device. A memory is coupled to the RF...

20060206111 - Medical needles and electrodes with improved bending stiffness: A device for penetrating tissue includes an elongated element having a distal end, a proximal end, a body extending between the distal and the proximal ends, and a lumen located within at least a portion of the body, wherein the lumen has a cross-sectional shape that is a polygon. A...

20060206112 - Instrument for cutting living tissue: An instrument for cutting a living tissue is provided to increase heat resistance to heat generated in an operation of cutting the living tissue and to ensure by stanch the blood of the tissue to be cut. The instrument for cutting a living tissue 41 includes a body part 422...

20060206113 - Methods of coagulating tissue: An embodiment of the invention includes a surgical device for coagulating soft tissue such as atrial tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia; tendon or ligament shrinkage; or articular cartilage removal. The surgical device integrates a suction mechanism with the coagulation mechanism improving the lesion...

20060206114 - Rod coupling assemblies: The disclosure generally relates to rod-coupling assemblies for coupling rods from separate pedicle screw systems. The rod-coupling assemblies generally include at least one rod-receiving body and at least one cam mechanism. The rod-receiving body and cam mechanism cooperate to capture and retain a distraction rod therewith. The cam mechanism includes...

20060206115 - Ligament decompression kit with contrast: A method for treating stenosis in a spine comprises percutaneously accessing the epidural space in a stenotic region of interest, compressing the thecal sac in the region of interest to form a safety zonem, inserting a tissue removal tool into tissue in the working zone, using the tool to percutaneously...

20060206116 - Injection device for the invertebral disc: The intervertebral disc is avascular. With aging, calcified layers occlude the cartilaginous endplates, blocking the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen into the avascular disc. Under anaerobic condition, excessive production of lactic acid irritates nerves and further hinders transport of sodium sulfate essential for biosynthesis of the water retaining and load...

20060206117 - Surgical system with a blade: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060206118 - Percutaneous endoscopic access tools for the spinal epidural space and related methods of treatment: Several alternative spinal access devices are described. A number of alternative methods for performing therapies in the spinal region using the described spinal access devices are also described....

20060206119 - Tying knots: A suture knot can be tied during a medical procedure by use of a suture retainer ring in connection with a suturing instrument. The retainer ring allows a user to orient a suture about the instrument, such that a knot in the suture is automatically advanced and tightened by withdrawing...

20060206120 - Nose clip: A nose clip is provided having a clip portion including two curved elongated arms and a curved bridge portion therebetween. The arms and bridge portion advantageously form a substantially C-shaped structure. Each of the arms includes a flexible joint region and a pad connected thereto. The joint region is structured...

20060206122 - Anastomosis device and surgical tool actuation mechanism configurations: The tissue approximating structures for the anastomosis devices of the invention preferably include two sets of approximating structures or tines spaced from each other along the length of a catheter body that can be extended and retracted from the catheter body. Each of the sets of tissue approximating structures is...

20060206124 - Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same: A surgical instrument for anastomosis of first and second blood vessels includes a housing having distal and proximal ends, a handle and a disposable loading unit removably mounted to the distal end of the housing. The loading unit includes upper and lower fastener support members having a passage defined therethrough...

20060206123 - Device and method for establishing an artificial arterio-venous fistula: A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease....

20060206121 - Temporary seal and method for facilitating anastomosis: Forming a proximal anastomosis on an aortic wall includes method and instrumentation and apparatus for forming an aortic puncture and inserting a fluid-impervious sealing element with a lateral flange and central stem into the vessel through the puncture. An anastomosis of a graft vessel over the puncture is partially completed...

20060206125 - Tissue separation apparatus and method: A tissue separation apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus can have a separating member that has a contracted state and an expanded state. When the separating member is placed between first and second tissue layers, the separating member can part the first tissue layer from the second tissue layer. The separating...

20060206126 - Blade for use in corneal surgery and corneal surgical apparatus having the same: A blade for used in corneal surgery for incising and separating a corneal epithelium into a flap shape, the blade includes: an edge tip portion including a distal end and two upper and lower edge tip surfaces. An angle formed between the two edge tip surfaces is not smaller than...

20060206131 - Method for introducing materials into a body: The invention comprises a method for introduction of materials into a patient's body. The method generally comprises providing an elongate member for introducing the material. The elongate member definines a lumen and comprises a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The method further comprises the steps of...

20060206127 - Method for removing material from a patient's body: A method is disclosed for removal of intervertebral disc tissue from a body. The method generally comprises the steps of providing an apparatus comprising an elongate member for receiving tissue. The elongate member defines a lumen and comprises a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The apparatus...

20060206132 - Method for removing material from a patient's body: The invention comprises a method for removal of bone marrow tissue from a patient's body. The method generally comprises the steps of providing an apparatus comprising an elongate member for receiving bone marrow tissue. The elongate member defines a lumen and comprises a distal end defining an aperture and a...

20060206133 - Method for removing material from a patient's body: The invention comprises a method for removal of tumor tissue from a patient's body. The method generally comprises the steps of providing an apparatus comprising an elongate member for receiving tissue. The elongate member defines a lumen and comprises a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The...

20060206134 - Method for removing material from a patient's body: The invention comprises a method for removal of material from a patient's body. The method generally comprises the steps of providing an apparatus comprising an elongate member for receiving material. The elongate member defines a lumen and comprises a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The apparatus...

20060206128 - Tissue removal apparatus: A method and apparatus are disclosed for removal of materials from a body. The apparatus comprises an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The apparatus further comprises a shaft having at least one outwardly extending projection for conveying tissue...

20060206129 - Tissue removal apparatus: An apparatus is disclosed for removal of material from a body. The apparatus comprises an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a proximal end and a distal end defining an aperture. The elongate member defines at least one slot extending proximally from the distal end of the elongate member....

20060206130 - Tissue removal apparatus: A method and apparatus are disclosed for removal of material from a body. The apparatus comprises an elongate member defining a lumen and comprising a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the elongate member defines an aperture. The apparatus further comprises a tissue removal member. The...

20060206135 - Puncture device: The invention provides a lancing apparatus for moving a lancet holder (32) retaining a lancet in a lancing direction (N1) from a standby position to a lancing position together with the lancet so as to cause the lancet to stick into an object. In the lancing apparatus the lancet is...

20060206136 - Medical device with slotted memory metal tube: A series of medical instruments can be made with the use of shape memory tube with a transformation temperature that is above or below the ambient temperature. In the first case, the material behaves with the shape memory effect and in the second case the behavior is superelastic. The wall...

20060206137 - Balloon structure and balloon catheter: An inflatable balloon structure (10) for catheters, such as a catheter for angioplasty or for depositing an endolumenal prosthesis or stent in a duct, for example, a vascular duct, the balloon structure being of predominant longitudinal extent with a proximal end and a distal end, and being suitable for performing...

20060206140 - Adjustable embolic aneurysm coil: Methods and devices are provided for treatment of an aneurysm within a patient. 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 include, for example, acoustic...

20060206143 - Aneurysm embolization device and development system: An aneurysm embolization device and deployment system for use in occluding the flow of blood at a preselected position within a vessel of the human body comprising a headpiece and a plurality of spherical members linked together with a central connecting member, which, when deployed the embolization device occludes the...

20060206141 - Deployable recoverable vascular filter and methods of use: A vascular filter is provided that includes a tubular member having proximal and distal ends, and a guidewire lumen. An expandable frame is attached to the tubular member capable of assuming collapsed and enlarged conditions, and filter material is attached to the frame, the filter material having an open proximal...

20060206142 - Intravascular device deployment mechanism incorporating mechanical detachment: The apparatus for deployment of a therapeutic device such as a micro-coil detachably mounts the therapeutic device to a distal portion of a pusher member. In one embodiment, the therapeutic device is detachably mounted to the distal portion of the pusher member by a connector fiber for securing the therapeutic...

20060206138 - Intravascular filter assembly: An intravascular filter assembly for use in a body vessel lumen having a wall, which may include a first filter having a mouth facing in a first direction at a first location for receiving emboli and an end in a second direction opposite the first direction, and a second filter...

20060206139 - Vascular occlusion device: A vascular occlusion device is provided having bioremodelable materials for occlusion of vessels. The vascular occlusion device may carry an expandable occlusion bag having an internal cavity filled with a filler member, where at least one of the expandable occlusion bag and the filler member contains bioremodelable material. Use of...

20060206145 - Medical device with deflecting shaft and related methods of manufacture and use: Various embodiments of a medical device having a deflecting shaft and related methods of manufacture and use are disclosed. For example, the device may include a proximal handle, a distal assembly for performing a medical procedure and a wire-coil connecting the proximal handle to the distal assembly, wherein actuation of...

20060206144 - Medical instrument with actuating handle: A medical instrument with at least one movable element (4) on its distal end which is in actuating engagement with a proximally disposed handle (7,8), with two gripping parts (7, 8) of the handle which are articulated on one another by way of a joint (9) and have finger grips...

20060206147 - Intra-bronchial obstruction device that provides a medicant intra-bronchially to the patient: An intra-bronchial device provides a medicant intra-bronchially. The medicant may be used for controlling biological interaction of an intra-bronchial obstruction device with the patient, to treat a disease or condition of the lungs such as pneumonia or lung cancer, or to treat a systemic disease or condition. The medicant is...

20060206146 - Medical sealing device: The invention relates to a medical sealing device (1) for the sealing of a puncture hole in a vessel wall, and comprises an inner member (2), which is adapted to be positioned at an interior surface of the vessel wall, and an outer member (3), which is adapted to be...

20060206148 - Method of implanting an adjustable occlusion device: Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed....

20060200113 - Liquid jet for glaucoma treatment: Methods of treating glaucoma are described including treatment of an eye with a liquid jet. The liquid jet can be generated by a laser-induced liquid jet instrument which is inserted through an incision in an eye. A stent can also be used, the stent having an inflow portion that is...

20060200114 - Hair removal system with light source array: Embodiments of methods and systems for hair treatment are disclosed. According to various embodiments, light is used to shave, trim, or otherwise modify hair shafts....

20060200115 - Hair treatment system: Embodiments of methods and systems for hair treatment are disclosed. According to various embodiments, light is used to shave, trim, or otherwise modify hair shafts....

20060200116 - Method and system for temporary hair removal: Embodiments of methods and systems for hair treatment are disclosed. According to various embodiments, light is used to shave, trim, or otherwise modify hair shafts....

20060200117 - Instrument for cryogenic treatments in the medical, paramedical and cosmetic field: The invention concerns an instrument suited for cryogenic treatments, for the medical or paramedical field as well as for the cosmetic field, comprising a microapplicator having a bore on the order of 20 to 120 μm supplied with a gas stream wherein all the foreign particles above 3 μm and...

20060200119 - Methods and devices for ablation: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may...

20060200118 - Methods and systems for gated or pulsed application of ablative energy in the treatment of cardiac disorders: The present invention comprises methods and systems for treating a cardiac arrhythmia in a mammal by administering gated or pulsed radiofrequency current or other ablative energy to the mammal during one or more time periods of increased coronary blood flow. Preferred embodiments of the invention comprise, without limitation, the gated...

20060200120 - Apparatus for switching nominal and attenuated power between ablation probes: A tissue ablation system comprises an ablation source, such as an RF ablation source, configured for generating a common power signal, and a power multiplexor configured for splitting the power signal into first and second power signals, substantially attenuating the second power signal relative to the first power signal to...

20060200121 - Navigable, multi-positional and variable tissue ablation apparatus and methods: A spinal nerve tissue ablation apparatus includes a stylet needle with a distal end having a rounded blunt tip sufficiently sharp to penetrate tissue but sufficiently blunt to avoid impinging on bony surfaces of spinal vertebra. The apparatus includes an energy delivery device having at least a first electrode and...

20060200122 - Portable argon system: A ionizable gas system is provided and includes a surgical accessory and a corona start patient connector. The surgical accessory is adapted to receive electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical energy source and is adapted to receive ionizable gas (e.g., argon gas) from a portable ionizable gas source. The corona start...

20060200123 - Surgical instrument and method: A surgical instrument comprises a hollow tube (18) having a cutting window (16) at the distal end portion. An inner tube (15) is disposed within the tube (18) and is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. A cutting tool (17) is located at the distal end of the tube...

20060200124 - Vacuum coagulation probes: An embodiment of the invention includes a surgical device for coagulating soft tissue such as atrial tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia; tendon or ligament shrinkage; or articular cartilage removal. The surgical device integrates a suction mechanism with the coagulation mechanism improving the lesion...

20060200125 - Equipment for repairing biological tissue, such as a tendon or a ligament and, in particular, the calcanean tendon: The invention relates to equipment for repairing biological tissue, such as a tendon or a ligament and, in particular, the calcanean tendon. The inventive equipment comprises a link (3) and elements (5) which are used to stop the link (3) in relation to the fragments of tissue to be repaired....

20060200126 - Tortuous path injection device: Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic or diagnostic agents to a target tissue of a human body are disclosed. A catheter in accordance with the present invention includes an injection catheter assembly having a first elongated member with a proximal end, a distal end, an external surface, and an inside...

20060200127 - Method and apparatus for external fixation of bone fractures: The method and apparatus for external fixation of bone fractures provides for external fixation of bone fractures, especially fractures of the patella and the olecranon. An apparatus for external fixation of bone fractures comprises a support member, and a pair of tensioning assemblies disposed along the support member. A first...

20060200128 - Bone anchor: A spinal rod bone anchor (00) having a proximal end for engaging a rod (200) and securing the rod with a coming or threaded lock assembly (300) and a distal end for engaging bone. A locking device (300) received within two flanges (110, 120) having an upper wave cap (310)...

20060200136 - Bone attachment structure with engagement projections: Fixed and polyaxial bone attachment assemblies include a receiver with a pair of spaced arms defining a open channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member. Inner surfaces of the arms have a flangeform discontinuous guide and advancement structure for receiving a closure structure, the longitudinal connecting member being captured in...

20060200131 - Constrained motion bone screw assembly: A bone screw assembly includes an anchor portion and a head portion, such as a rod-receiving portion, movably mounted to the anchor portion to allow for controlled angulation between the anchor portion and the head portion. The anchor portion is pivotable in one or more selected directions about an axis...

20060200140 - Flexible spine stabilization systems: A spine stabilization system includes a flexible member attachable to a portion of the spinal column. The member includes components that are oriented and function similar to the natural fiber orientation of the anterior longitudinal ligament and annulus tissue. The use of components resist loading applied by extension and rotation...

20060200129 - Implants and methods for positioning same in surgical approaches to the spine: Implants and methods for positioning the implant facilitate placement and guiding of the implant to an implantation location adjacent the spinal column. The implant includes a spinal rod having at least one passage therethrough for receiving a guiding member extending from the surgical location. The implant is moveable along the...

20060200132 - Instruments and methods for manipulating a vertebra: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting...

20060200135 - Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement that is mounted to anchors secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors....

20060200137 - Method and device for treating ailments of the spine: This invention relates to a spinal facet cap for treating scoliosis, the facet cap comprising a shim portion for inserting into a facet joint of a spine, and an alignment portion for maintaining alignment of the shim portion within the facet joint. The invention also provides a method for treating...

20060200133 - Polyaxial bone screw assembly: A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper portion with a capture structure thereon, a retaining and articulating structure, a compression structure and a receiver for holding the capture structure, retaining and articulating structure, compression structure and a rod. The receiver includes arms that define...

20060200130 - Spinal fixation device and associated method: A spinal fixation device comprising first and second arm assemblies for attachment to first and second vertebrae and at least one telescopic assembly interconnecting the first and second arm assemblies for relative motion therebetween....

20060200134 - Spinal plate system for stabilizing a portion of a spine: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. One embodiment includes a spacer for establishing an initial condition of an adjustable spinal device. The spacer includes a first coupling portion configured to couple selectively with a first segment of the adjustable spinal device, a second...

20060200138 - Surgical instrument for distracting a spinal disc space: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in...

20060200139 - Tissue dilator and method for performing a spinal procedure: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in...

20060200141 - Hindfoot nail: The present invention relates to a nail and fastener assembly for use in providing a stable construct for optimal fixation of the hindfoot and to methods for implanting the nail and fastener assembly. One embodiment of the nail and fastener assembly provides additional fixation, for example, in the form of...

20060200142 - Humeral nail: A nail for use with repairing a bone fracture. The nail includes a cutting tip formed of at least one facet defining a cutting edge. The facet is skewed with respect to a primary longitudinal axis extending through the nail from the proximal end to the distal end. The nail...

20060200144 - Intramedullary interlocking fixation devices for the distal radius: Methods and devices for treating fractures in or adjacent the wrist and distal forearm employ an intramedullary interlocking fixation rod (i.e, it interlocks the distal and proximal fracture fragments together) to stabilize the skeletal structure in a manner which can inhibit the amount of collapse or loss in skeletal length...

20060200143 - Kits with intramedullary interlocking fixation devices for the distal radius: Medical kits for treating fractures in or adjacent the wrist and distal forearm employ an intramedullary interlocking fixation rod (i.e, it interlocks the distal and proximal fracture fragments together) to stabilize the skeletal structure in a manner which can inhibit the amount of collapse or loss in skeletal length exhibited...

20060200148 - Device for the fixation of bones: The device for bone fixation comprises a bone plate (1), made from a polymeric material, with an upper side (2), an underside (3) intended to be in contact with the bone and plate holes (4) of diameter “D”, which connect the upper side (2) with the underside (3), and with...

20060200145 - Orthopedic plate: The present invention relates to an orthopedic plate and screw system and instruments for surgical fixation of a small bone or bones including specifically the small bones of the spine. The plate facilitates three dimensional contouring to provide for a variety of applications and to accommodate individual variation in bone...

20060200147 - Orthopedic plate system and method for using the same: An orthopedic bone fixation device for stabilizing a plurality of bone segments includes a bone plate and a screw assembly. The bone plate includes a body defining at least one thru-bore, wherein the thru-bore is defined to include a central cavity, the central cavity having a middle diameter, an entry...

20060200146 - Spinal plate with screw locks and cam locks: A bone plate for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone having a span for extending across the discontinuity. The span has brackets for attaching to the bone. The brackets have countersunk apertures terminating through which bone screws are placed in the bone. An cam bore is located between...

20060200149 - Polyaxial orhtopedic fastening apparatus: An orthopedic fastener is designed to attach an implant to bone in such a manner that, until the fastener is tightened, the implant may be rotationally adjusted against the bone. The implant may have a semispherical bone apposition surface that permits polyaxial rotation of the implant against the bone. The...

20060200150 - Bone screw and driver system: A low profile bioabsorbable bone screw and driver system. The driver has a distal end that partially encases the periphery of the screw head of the bone screw and has a metal stabilizing projection configured to be received by a recess of the screw head and to prevent the screw...

20060200151 - Orthopedic screw for use in repairing small bones: An orthopedic screw having a torque driving head with a rounded side a spherical wall for multiaxial use, a self starting, self tapping insertion tip and a threaded portion including a cancellous thread. The threaded portion has a major diameter defined by a spiraling thread and a minor diameter. The...

20060200152 - Multi-purpose cutting tool: A multi-purpose cutting device for removing the spinal cord and spinal meninx lining of the spinal cord of a slaughtered animal which has been longitudinally cut in two along the length of the spinal cord. The cutting device comprises a rotary cutting tool having a hub with radially outwardly projecting...

20060200153 - Surgical assembly for tissue removal: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060200155 - Surgical file instrument: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060200154 - Surgical file system with fluid system: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060200156 - Spinal docking system, spinal docking device, and methods of spinal stabilization: The present invention relates to spinal docking systems, spinal docking devices, and methods of spinal stabilization. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a spinal docking system comprises a spinal docking device, a docking device coupling mechanism, and a surgical instrument guide. In accordance with the present invention, an...

20060200158 - Apparatuses and methods for arthroplastic surgery: A distal cut guide assembly including an intramedullary rod, an alignment guide extending from the rod at an angle and having a slot, a cut guide body having a rail defining a rail axis, a coupling member slidably coupled to rail, and a handle slidably and pivotally joining coupling member...

20060200157 - Nail plate and jig therefor: A humeral fracture fixation system is provided and includes a nail-plate fixation device having a plate-like head portion, an intramedullary nail portion, and a bent neck portion therebetween which creates an angle between the plate and nail portions. The upper surface of the nail portion is substantially straight for contact...

20060200161 - Guiding device for bone cutting: A device for guiding a cutting tool capable of cutting bone portions at the level of the head of a bone includes a seat intended to be fastened at the level of said head defining a first rotation axis (Γ). The device includes means for adjusting the position of the...

20060200160 - Internal fixation assemblies and associated instruments: An internal fixation assembly and associated method. The internal fixation assembly includes an elongated intramedullary implant for a long bone, the intramedullary implant defining a transverse bore having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and a strength-enhancing lip surrounding at least one of the inlet and outlet openings. The...

20060200159 - Pin extraction assembly: A tibial alignment guide assembly for positioning a resection guide, the assembly including a main shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The assembly also includes an anchor arm having an engaging end and a connection end. The connection end is preferably attached to the proximal end of...

20060200162 - Total knee arthroplasty instruments: A device for implanting a femoral component including a base assembly, a handle slidably attached to base assembly, a locking member slidably coupled to handle, and a locking actuator. Locking member has a locking end extending from handle, through an opening in base assembly and through notch in implant. Locking...

20060200163 - Apparatus and method for guiding a surgical instrument for shaping the end of a bone: An apparatus for guiding a surgical instrument for shaping the end of a bone includes an alignment plate which has a contact surface and is mounted with the contact surface in a plane substantially perpendicular to the physical axis of the bone and in contact with the bone. A cutting...

20060200164 - Method of maintaining distraction of a spinal disc space: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in...

20060200165 - Acetabular shell removal instrument: An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a...

20060200166 - Bone implants and methods: The disclosure provides implants, instruments and methods for bone fusion procedures. In some embodiments, the implants are particularly advantageous for use between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. The implants include, at least, a support component that provides structural support during fusion. In a...

20060200167 - Devices and methods for storing, loading, and delivering an intraocular lens: A cartridge for delivering an intraocular lens into the eye of a subject that comprises a body disposed along a longitudinal axis having a distal end and a proximal end, and a tapered lumen disposed along the longitudinal axis having an aperture at the distal end of the body. The...

20060200168 - System and method for providing access in divergent directions in a vascular environment: A system for providing optimal access in a vascular environment is provided that includes a first lumen operable to be used in a procedure involving a vessel of a patient and a second lumen operable to be inserted in conjunction with the first lumen in the procedure. A first wire...

20060200169 - Specimen retrieval apparatus and method of use: A specimen removal apparatus includes a pouch assembly and applicator. The pouch assembly is fabricated from a flexible membrane. The applicator includes a drawstring and an endoscopic tubular portion. When the drawstring is pulled, it closes the mouth of the pouch assembly and detaches the pouch assembly from the applicator....

20060200170 - Specimen retrieval apparatus and method of use: A specimen removal apparatus includes a pouch assembly fabricated from a flexible membrane, a pouch support, a drawstring thread forming a running noose disposed circumferentially round the end of the pouch, an endoscopic tubular portion, and a pusher rod having an aperture for permitting the passage therethrough of a single...

20060200171 - Medical retrieval device and related methods of use: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device for extracting material from a patient's body. The device may include a core element including a proximal portion extending substantially longitudinally and a distal portion capable of transforming between a coil configuration and a substantially straight configuration. An outer housing...

20060200172 - Instruments and techniques for controlled removal of epidermal layers: An instrument and technique for the removal of epidermal layers in a controlled manner utilizing a hand-held instrument with a working end that (i) a vacuum aspiration system, (ii) a source for delivery of a sterile fluids or pharmacological agents to the skin; and (iii) a skin interface surface in...

20060200173 - Instruments and techniques for controlled removal of epidermal layers: An instrument and technique for the removal of epidermal layers in a controlled manner utilizing a hand-held instrument with a working end that (i) a vacuum aspiration system, (ii) a source for delivery of a sterile fluids or pharmacological agents to the skin; and (iii) a skin interface surface in...

20060200174 - Wart removal method and device: A wart removal device is disclosed. The device has a handle and first and second pluralities of tines having different heights. One set of tines has a height of approximately 0.04 inch or less, and the other set has a height of approximately 0.08 inch or less. The different sets...

20060200175 - Gastric band insertion instrument: An endoscopic surgical instrument is used in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for inserting a gastric band into a patient's abdomen through a laparoscopic port. The gastric band insertion instrument includes a handle, an elongated shaft and a distal end assembly. The elongated shaft includes an actuator rod that opens and...

20060200176 - Endoscopic ligation tool and endoscope: An endoscopic ligation tool for ligating an internal body tissue such as an esophageal varix, including: an outer cylinder member formed in the shape of a cylinder; an inner cylinder member formed in the shape of a cylinder, which is capable of sliding movement within the outer cylinder member; and...

20060200178 - Anastomosis device catheter and sheath constructions: The anastomosis devices of the invention advantageously provide reinforcement structures or components that increase the strength and/or flexibility of the device. These features can be especially beneficial to protect the integrity of the installation of the device within a patient to facilitate the healing process. These features may provide resistance...

20060200177 - Method and apparatus for radical prostatectomy anastomosis including an anchor for engaging a body vessel and deployable sutures: Apparatus for performing a surgical anastomosis include a sleeve, a tubular body (220) configured and adapted to be slidably received within the sleeve, a firing head operatively coupled to a distal end of the tubular body and defining a plurality of needle passages (228), a radially expandable anchor (230) configured...

20060200179 - Surgical clips without protusions: A surgical clip (5) is provided for clipping a tubular structure (9) in vivo to ligate the tubular structure. The clip comprises first and second clip portions (6, 7). A hinge portion (8) is provided connecting the clip portions together and to enable the clip portions to be hinged together...

20060200180 - Device for removing diseased surface tissues: A device is designed for scraping off the diseased part at the surface of soft tissues, particularly for removing diseased tissues deep in an ear canal. The device mainly includes a handle internally provided with a vibrating motor having an eccentric wheel mounted on a rotary shaft of the motor,...

20060200181 - Needle insertion device: The present invention provides a lancing apparatus (X1) for moving a lancing element (11) in a lancing direction (N1) from a wait position to a lancing position to lance an intended portion with the lancing element (11). The lancing apparatus (X1) includes a first member (31) which is reciprocally movable...

20060200182 - Safety shielded trocar with oblique incision edges: A trocar includes an incision blade/safety shield cartridge assembly, a sleeve body having a distal end and an opposite proximal end, and a handle. The incision blade/safety shield cartridge assembly includes a nose cone; a stationary incision blade adapted to produce a clean incision with a flap, such as a...

20060200183 - Multi-functional medical instrument and methods of use: Disclosed herein are medical instruments having an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending the length of the elongate member, a body is coupled to the second end of the elongate member where the body having a suctioning control means in communication with the...

20060200184 - Access catheter having dilation capability and related methods: Various embodiments of a medical device having a dilation capability and related methods are disclosed. For example, the medical device may include a distal assembly having a radially expandable body defining a passageway therethrough, and a control member extending from the distal assembly to a proximal end of the device....

20060200185 - Adjustable access device for surgical procedures: An access device for providing access from a skin incision to a surgical site is described. The access device has a first section having a proximal end and a distal end defining a first path therethrough. The access device has a second section having a proximal end and a distal...

20060200186 - Adjustable access device for surgical procedures: An access device for providing access from a skin incision to a surgical site is described. The access device has a first section having a proximal end and a distal end defining a first path therethrough. The access device has a second section having a proximal end and a distal...

20060200187 - Childbirth inflatable water/air vaginal obturator: A hollow shaft has a Y-shaped handle at one end and an inflatable bladder at the other end. The bladder is shaped and sized to simulate a presenting part of a fetus at birth based on ultrasound or other fetal examination. Air or water or both inflate the bladder using...

20060200188 - Expandable percutaneous sheath: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to...

20060200189 - Expandable percutaneous sheath: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to...

20060200190 - Embolic coil with twisted wire: An embolic element may be manufactured by twisting a length of wire about a longitudinal axis thereof, the wire having at least one flat portion along its length, to cause the flat portion to form a generally helical shape. The length of wire is then optionally wound onto a mandrel...

20060200191 - Method and apparatuses for treating an intravascular occlusion: Methods for an intravascular occlusion are provided. A guidewire having an occlusive device such as balloon or a filter at one end is advanced across the occlusion using a guide catheter, and the occlusive device is expanded distal to the occlusion to occlude the blood vessel. The guide catheter may...

20060200192 - Thermal detachment system for implantable devices: The present invention provides for implant device delivery apparatuses and related methods of use. The delivery systems of the present invention incorporate a stretch resistant tube that advantageously makes the implant device, such as an embolic coil, stretch resistant while a delivery system is being used to position the implant...

20060200194 - Expandable vessel harness for treating vessel aneurysms: A harness for treating vessel aneurysms is disclosed. The harness applies elastic, compressive reinforcement on the aneurysm to reduce deleterious wall tension and to resist the shape change of the vessel. Rather than imposing a dimension beyond which the aneurysm cannot expand, the harness provides no hard limit over the...

20060200193 - Micro-pneumatic snare: A surgical instrument and method are disclosed for enhancing the overall performance of arterial occluders, by allowing the repetitive obstruction of blood flow to a targeted organ or tissue (e.g., heart muscle, brain, kidney, gastrointestinal tissue, leg muscles, arm muscles, other skeletal muscles, or tumors), while reducing the potential for...

20060200195 - Aspiration and delivery safety system: An aspiration and delivery safety system that includes a blood restriction unit, an inflating unit, a needle unit, and a puncture site press unit. The blood restriction unit is constituted by a plurality of air bands. The needle unit is a syringe or butterfly needle or blood collector or intravenous...

20060200196 - Heart septal defect occlusion devices with adjustable length tether adapting to the unique anatomy of the patient: The present invention relates to heart septal defect occlusion devices with adjustable length tether which can adapt the interseptal length of the device to the unique anatomy of the patient. The right disc as recited in the present invention is made from a double-deck metal mesh with contraction function, and...

20060200197 - Remote body tissue engaging methods and apparatus: Apparatus is provided that can be delivered through a catheter to a remote location in a patient's body. The apparatus may include a first structure that can be positioned in all dimensions in a controlled manner and stabilized in that desired position, a second structure that can then position a...

20060200198 - Systems and methods for closing a tissue opening: The present invention is directed to tissue closure devices for closing a tissue opening, including one or more closure components, each closure component having a first member and a second member, each of the first and second members having a first surface that adheres to a tissue surface proximate to...

20060200199 - Device and method for securing body tissue: The present invention provides a surgical system for securing a suture against relative movement with respect to a body tissue. The surgical system includes a fastener and medical device for positioning and securing a fastener onto a suture. The fastener includes inner and outer members that can slide together and...

20060200113 - Liquid jet for glaucoma treatment: Methods of treating glaucoma are described including treatment of an eye with a liquid jet. The liquid jet can be generated by a laser-induced liquid jet instrument which is inserted through an incision in an eye. A stent can also be used, the stent having an inflow portion that is...

20060200114 - Hair removal system with light source array: Embodiments of methods and systems for hair treatment are disclosed. According to various embodiments, light is used to shave, trim, or otherwise modify hair shafts....

20060200115 - Hair treatment system: Embodiments of methods and systems for hair treatment are disclosed. According to various embodiments, light is used to shave, trim, or otherwise modify hair shafts....

20060200116 - Method and system for temporary hair removal: Embodiments of methods and systems for hair treatment are disclosed. According to various embodiments, light is used to shave, trim, or otherwise modify hair shafts....

20060200117 - Instrument for cryogenic treatments in the medical, paramedical and cosmetic field: The invention concerns an instrument suited for cryogenic treatments, for the medical or paramedical field as well as for the cosmetic field, comprising a microapplicator having a bore on the order of 20 to 120 μm supplied with a gas stream wherein all the foreign particles above 3 μm and...

20060200119 - Methods and devices for ablation: An ablating device has a cover which holds an interface material such as a gel. The cover contains the interface material during initial placement of the device. The ablating device may also have a removable tip or a membrane filled with fluid. In still another aspect, the ablating device may...

20060200118 - Methods and systems for gated or pulsed application of ablative energy in the treatment of cardiac disorders: The present invention comprises methods and systems for treating a cardiac arrhythmia in a mammal by administering gated or pulsed radiofrequency current or other ablative energy to the mammal during one or more time periods of increased coronary blood flow. Preferred embodiments of the invention comprise, without limitation, the gated...

20060200120 - Apparatus for switching nominal and attenuated power between ablation probes: A tissue ablation system comprises an ablation source, such as an RF ablation source, configured for generating a common power signal, and a power multiplexor configured for splitting the power signal into first and second power signals, substantially attenuating the second power signal relative to the first power signal to...

20060200121 - Navigable, multi-positional and variable tissue ablation apparatus and methods: A spinal nerve tissue ablation apparatus includes a stylet needle with a distal end having a rounded blunt tip sufficiently sharp to penetrate tissue but sufficiently blunt to avoid impinging on bony surfaces of spinal vertebra. The apparatus includes an energy delivery device having at least a first electrode and...

20060200122 - Portable argon system: A ionizable gas system is provided and includes a surgical accessory and a corona start patient connector. The surgical accessory is adapted to receive electrosurgical energy from an electrosurgical energy source and is adapted to receive ionizable gas (e.g., argon gas) from a portable ionizable gas source. The corona start...

20060200123 - Surgical instrument and method: A surgical instrument comprises a hollow tube (18) having a cutting window (16) at the distal end portion. An inner tube (15) is disposed within the tube (18) and is mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis. A cutting tool (17) is located at the distal end of the tube...

20060200124 - Vacuum coagulation probes: An embodiment of the invention includes a surgical device for coagulating soft tissue such as atrial tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia; tendon or ligament shrinkage; or articular cartilage removal. The surgical device integrates a suction mechanism with the coagulation mechanism improving the lesion...

20060200125 - Equipment for repairing biological tissue, such as a tendon or a ligament and, in particular, the calcanean tendon: The invention relates to equipment for repairing biological tissue, such as a tendon or a ligament and, in particular, the calcanean tendon. The inventive equipment comprises a link (3) and elements (5) which are used to stop the link (3) in relation to the fragments of tissue to be repaired....

20060200126 - Tortuous path injection device: Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic or diagnostic agents to a target tissue of a human body are disclosed. A catheter in accordance with the present invention includes an injection catheter assembly having a first elongated member with a proximal end, a distal end, an external surface, and an inside...

20060200127 - Method and apparatus for external fixation of bone fractures: The method and apparatus for external fixation of bone fractures provides for external fixation of bone fractures, especially fractures of the patella and the olecranon. An apparatus for external fixation of bone fractures comprises a support member, and a pair of tensioning assemblies disposed along the support member. A first...

20060200128 - Bone anchor: A spinal rod bone anchor (00) having a proximal end for engaging a rod (200) and securing the rod with a coming or threaded lock assembly (300) and a distal end for engaging bone. A locking device (300) received within two flanges (110, 120) having an upper wave cap (310)...

20060200136 - Bone attachment structure with engagement projections: Fixed and polyaxial bone attachment assemblies include a receiver with a pair of spaced arms defining a open channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member. Inner surfaces of the arms have a flangeform discontinuous guide and advancement structure for receiving a closure structure, the longitudinal connecting member being captured in...

20060200131 - Constrained motion bone screw assembly: A bone screw assembly includes an anchor portion and a head portion, such as a rod-receiving portion, movably mounted to the anchor portion to allow for controlled angulation between the anchor portion and the head portion. The anchor portion is pivotable in one or more selected directions about an axis...

20060200140 - Flexible spine stabilization systems: A spine stabilization system includes a flexible member attachable to a portion of the spinal column. The member includes components that are oriented and function similar to the natural fiber orientation of the anterior longitudinal ligament and annulus tissue. The use of components resist loading applied by extension and rotation...

20060200129 - Implants and methods for positioning same in surgical approaches to the spine: Implants and methods for positioning the implant facilitate placement and guiding of the implant to an implantation location adjacent the spinal column. The implant includes a spinal rod having at least one passage therethrough for receiving a guiding member extending from the surgical location. The implant is moveable along the...

20060200132 - Instruments and methods for manipulating a vertebra: A method for manipulating a vertebra includes connecting a first bone anchor to a first vertebra, connecting a second bone anchor to a second bone anchor, positioning a spinal rod in a receiving member of the first bone anchor and in a receiving member of the second bone anchor, connecting...

20060200135 - Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement that is mounted to anchors secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors....

20060200137 - Method and device for treating ailments of the spine: This invention relates to a spinal facet cap for treating scoliosis, the facet cap comprising a shim portion for inserting into a facet joint of a spine, and an alignment portion for maintaining alignment of the shim portion within the facet joint. The invention also provides a method for treating...

20060200133 - Polyaxial bone screw assembly: A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper portion with a capture structure thereon, a retaining and articulating structure, a compression structure and a receiver for holding the capture structure, retaining and articulating structure, compression structure and a rod. The receiver includes arms that define...

20060200130 - Spinal fixation device and associated method: A spinal fixation device comprising first and second arm assemblies for attachment to first and second vertebrae and at least one telescopic assembly interconnecting the first and second arm assemblies for relative motion therebetween....

20060200134 - Spinal plate system for stabilizing a portion of a spine: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. One embodiment includes a spacer for establishing an initial condition of an adjustable spinal device. The spacer includes a first coupling portion configured to couple selectively with a first segment of the adjustable spinal device, a second...

20060200138 - Surgical instrument for distracting a spinal disc space: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in...

20060200139 - Tissue dilator and method for performing a spinal procedure: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in...

20060200141 - Hindfoot nail: The present invention relates to a nail and fastener assembly for use in providing a stable construct for optimal fixation of the hindfoot and to methods for implanting the nail and fastener assembly. One embodiment of the nail and fastener assembly provides additional fixation, for example, in the form of...

20060200142 - Humeral nail: A nail for use with repairing a bone fracture. The nail includes a cutting tip formed of at least one facet defining a cutting edge. The facet is skewed with respect to a primary longitudinal axis extending through the nail from the proximal end to the distal end. The nail...

20060200144 - Intramedullary interlocking fixation devices for the distal radius: Methods and devices for treating fractures in or adjacent the wrist and distal forearm employ an intramedullary interlocking fixation rod (i.e, it interlocks the distal and proximal fracture fragments together) to stabilize the skeletal structure in a manner which can inhibit the amount of collapse or loss in skeletal length...

20060200143 - Kits with intramedullary interlocking fixation devices for the distal radius: Medical kits for treating fractures in or adjacent the wrist and distal forearm employ an intramedullary interlocking fixation rod (i.e, it interlocks the distal and proximal fracture fragments together) to stabilize the skeletal structure in a manner which can inhibit the amount of collapse or loss in skeletal length exhibited...

20060200148 - Device for the fixation of bones: The device for bone fixation comprises a bone plate (1), made from a polymeric material, with an upper side (2), an underside (3) intended to be in contact with the bone and plate holes (4) of diameter “D”, which connect the upper side (2) with the underside (3), and with...

20060200145 - Orthopedic plate: The present invention relates to an orthopedic plate and screw system and instruments for surgical fixation of a small bone or bones including specifically the small bones of the spine. The plate facilitates three dimensional contouring to provide for a variety of applications and to accommodate individual variation in bone...

20060200147 - Orthopedic plate system and method for using the same: An orthopedic bone fixation device for stabilizing a plurality of bone segments includes a bone plate and a screw assembly. The bone plate includes a body defining at least one thru-bore, wherein the thru-bore is defined to include a central cavity, the central cavity having a middle diameter, an entry...

20060200146 - Spinal plate with screw locks and cam locks: A bone plate for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae or ends of a bone having a span for extending across the discontinuity. The span has brackets for attaching to the bone. The brackets have countersunk apertures terminating through which bone screws are placed in the bone. An cam bore is located between...

20060200149 - Polyaxial orhtopedic fastening apparatus: An orthopedic fastener is designed to attach an implant to bone in such a manner that, until the fastener is tightened, the implant may be rotationally adjusted against the bone. The implant may have a semispherical bone apposition surface that permits polyaxial rotation of the implant against the bone. The...

20060200150 - Bone screw and driver system: A low profile bioabsorbable bone screw and driver system. The driver has a distal end that partially encases the periphery of the screw head of the bone screw and has a metal stabilizing projection configured to be received by a recess of the screw head and to prevent the screw...

20060200151 - Orthopedic screw for use in repairing small bones: An orthopedic screw having a torque driving head with a rounded side a spherical wall for multiaxial use, a self starting, self tapping insertion tip and a threaded portion including a cancellous thread. The threaded portion has a major diameter defined by a spiraling thread and a minor diameter. The...

20060200152 - Multi-purpose cutting tool: A multi-purpose cutting device for removing the spinal cord and spinal meninx lining of the spinal cord of a slaughtered animal which has been longitudinally cut in two along the length of the spinal cord. The cutting device comprises a rotary cutting tool having a hub with radially outwardly projecting...

20060200153 - Surgical assembly for tissue removal: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060200155 - Surgical file instrument: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060200154 - Surgical file system with fluid system: A reciprocating surgical file system for precisely removing bone and/or other tissue is described. The system allows a user to maneuver the system and navigate into hard-to-access sites under a direct vision mechanism. A transmission mechanism converts rotary motion from a motor into reciprocating motion and provides it to the...

20060200156 - Spinal docking system, spinal docking device, and methods of spinal stabilization: The present invention relates to spinal docking systems, spinal docking devices, and methods of spinal stabilization. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a spinal docking system comprises a spinal docking device, a docking device coupling mechanism, and a surgical instrument guide. In accordance with the present invention, an...

20060200158 - Apparatuses and methods for arthroplastic surgery: A distal cut guide assembly including an intramedullary rod, an alignment guide extending from the rod at an angle and having a slot, a cut guide body having a rail defining a rail axis, a coupling member slidably coupled to rail, and a handle slidably and pivotally joining coupling member...

20060200157 - Nail plate and jig therefor: A humeral fracture fixation system is provided and includes a nail-plate fixation device having a plate-like head portion, an intramedullary nail portion, and a bent neck portion therebetween which creates an angle between the plate and nail portions. The upper surface of the nail portion is substantially straight for contact...

20060200161 - Guiding device for bone cutting: A device for guiding a cutting tool capable of cutting bone portions at the level of the head of a bone includes a seat intended to be fastened at the level of said head defining a first rotation axis (Γ). The device includes means for adjusting the position of the...

20060200160 - Internal fixation assemblies and associated instruments: An internal fixation assembly and associated method. The internal fixation assembly includes an elongated intramedullary implant for a long bone, the intramedullary implant defining a transverse bore having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, and a strength-enhancing lip surrounding at least one of the inlet and outlet openings. The...

20060200159 - Pin extraction assembly: A tibial alignment guide assembly for positioning a resection guide, the assembly including a main shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The assembly also includes an anchor arm having an engaging end and a connection end. The connection end is preferably attached to the proximal end of...

20060200162 - Total knee arthroplasty instruments: A device for implanting a femoral component including a base assembly, a handle slidably attached to base assembly, a locking member slidably coupled to handle, and a locking actuator. Locking member has a locking end extending from handle, through an opening in base assembly and through notch in implant. Locking...

20060200163 - Apparatus and method for guiding a surgical instrument for shaping the end of a bone: An apparatus for guiding a surgical instrument for shaping the end of a bone includes an alignment plate which has a contact surface and is mounted with the contact surface in a plane substantially perpendicular to the physical axis of the bone and in contact with the bone. A cutting...

20060200164 - Method of maintaining distraction of a spinal disc space: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in...

20060200165 - Acetabular shell removal instrument: An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a...

20060200166 - Bone implants and methods: The disclosure provides implants, instruments and methods for bone fusion procedures. In some embodiments, the implants are particularly advantageous for use between opposing vertebral bodies to facilitate stabilization or arthrodesis of an intervertebral joint. The implants include, at least, a support component that provides structural support during fusion. In a...

20060200167 - Devices and methods for storing, loading, and delivering an intraocular lens: A cartridge for delivering an intraocular lens into the eye of a subject that comprises a body disposed along a longitudinal axis having a distal end and a proximal end, and a tapered lumen disposed along the longitudinal axis having an aperture at the distal end of the body. The...

20060200168 - System and method for providing access in divergent directions in a vascular environment: A system for providing optimal access in a vascular environment is provided that includes a first lumen operable to be used in a procedure involving a vessel of a patient and a second lumen operable to be inserted in conjunction with the first lumen in the procedure. A first wire...

20060200169 - Specimen retrieval apparatus and method of use: A specimen removal apparatus includes a pouch assembly and applicator. The pouch assembly is fabricated from a flexible membrane. The applicator includes a drawstring and an endoscopic tubular portion. When the drawstring is pulled, it closes the mouth of the pouch assembly and detaches the pouch assembly from the applicator....

20060200170 - Specimen retrieval apparatus and method of use: A specimen removal apparatus includes a pouch assembly fabricated from a flexible membrane, a pouch support, a drawstring thread forming a running noose disposed circumferentially round the end of the pouch, an endoscopic tubular portion, and a pusher rod having an aperture for permitting the passage therethrough of a single...

20060200171 - Medical retrieval device and related methods of use: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device for extracting material from a patient's body. The device may include a core element including a proximal portion extending substantially longitudinally and a distal portion capable of transforming between a coil configuration and a substantially straight configuration. An outer housing...

20060200172 - Instruments and techniques for controlled removal of epidermal layers: An instrument and technique for the removal of epidermal layers in a controlled manner utilizing a hand-held instrument with a working end that (i) a vacuum aspiration system, (ii) a source for delivery of a sterile fluids or pharmacological agents to the skin; and (iii) a skin interface surface in...

20060200173 - Instruments and techniques for controlled removal of epidermal layers: An instrument and technique for the removal of epidermal layers in a controlled manner utilizing a hand-held instrument with a working end that (i) a vacuum aspiration system, (ii) a source for delivery of a sterile fluids or pharmacological agents to the skin; and (iii) a skin interface surface in...

20060200174 - Wart removal method and device: A wart removal device is disclosed. The device has a handle and first and second pluralities of tines having different heights. One set of tines has a height of approximately 0.04 inch or less, and the other set has a height of approximately 0.08 inch or less. The different sets...

20060200175 - Gastric band insertion instrument: An endoscopic surgical instrument is used in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for inserting a gastric band into a patient's abdomen through a laparoscopic port. The gastric band insertion instrument includes a handle, an elongated shaft and a distal end assembly. The elongated shaft includes an actuator rod that opens and...

20060200176 - Endoscopic ligation tool and endoscope: An endoscopic ligation tool for ligating an internal body tissue such as an esophageal varix, including: an outer cylinder member formed in the shape of a cylinder; an inner cylinder member formed in the shape of a cylinder, which is capable of sliding movement within the outer cylinder member; and...

20060200178 - Anastomosis device catheter and sheath constructions: The anastomosis devices of the invention advantageously provide reinforcement structures or components that increase the strength and/or flexibility of the device. These features can be especially beneficial to protect the integrity of the installation of the device within a patient to facilitate the healing process. These features may provide resistance...

20060200177 - Method and apparatus for radical prostatectomy anastomosis including an anchor for engaging a body vessel and deployable sutures: Apparatus for performing a surgical anastomosis include a sleeve, a tubular body (220) configured and adapted to be slidably received within the sleeve, a firing head operatively coupled to a distal end of the tubular body and defining a plurality of needle passages (228), a radially expandable anchor (230) configured...

20060200179 - Surgical clips without protusions: A surgical clip (5) is provided for clipping a tubular structure (9) in vivo to ligate the tubular structure. The clip comprises first and second clip portions (6, 7). A hinge portion (8) is provided connecting the clip portions together and to enable the clip portions to be hinged together...

20060200180 - Device for removing diseased surface tissues: A device is designed for scraping off the diseased part at the surface of soft tissues, particularly for removing diseased tissues deep in an ear canal. The device mainly includes a handle internally provided with a vibrating motor having an eccentric wheel mounted on a rotary shaft of the motor,...

20060200181 - Needle insertion device: The present invention provides a lancing apparatus (X1) for moving a lancing element (11) in a lancing direction (N1) from a wait position to a lancing position to lance an intended portion with the lancing element (11). The lancing apparatus (X1) includes a first member (31) which is reciprocally movable...

20060200182 - Safety shielded trocar with oblique incision edges: A trocar includes an incision blade/safety shield cartridge assembly, a sleeve body having a distal end and an opposite proximal end, and a handle. The incision blade/safety shield cartridge assembly includes a nose cone; a stationary incision blade adapted to produce a clean incision with a flap, such as a...

20060200183 - Multi-functional medical instrument and methods of use: Disclosed herein are medical instruments having an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending the length of the elongate member, a body is coupled to the second end of the elongate member where the body having a suctioning control means in communication with the...

20060200184 - Access catheter having dilation capability and related methods: Various embodiments of a medical device having a dilation capability and related methods are disclosed. For example, the medical device may include a distal assembly having a radially expandable body defining a passageway therethrough, and a control member extending from the distal assembly to a proximal end of the device....

20060200185 - Adjustable access device for surgical procedures: An access device for providing access from a skin incision to a surgical site is described. The access device has a first section having a proximal end and a distal end defining a first path therethrough. The access device has a second section having a proximal end and a distal...

20060200186 - Adjustable access device for surgical procedures: An access device for providing access from a skin incision to a surgical site is described. The access device has a first section having a proximal end and a distal end defining a first path therethrough. The access device has a second section having a proximal end and a distal...

20060200187 - Childbirth inflatable water/air vaginal obturator: A hollow shaft has a Y-shaped handle at one end and an inflatable bladder at the other end. The bladder is shaped and sized to simulate a presenting part of a fetus at birth based on ultrasound or other fetal examination. Air or water or both inflate the bladder using...

20060200188 - Expandable percutaneous sheath: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to...

20060200189 - Expandable percutaneous sheath: Disclosed is an expandable percutaneous sheath, for introduction into the body while in a first, low cross-sectional area configuration, and subsequent expansion to a second, enlarged cross-sectional configuration. The sheath is maintained in the first, low cross-sectional configuration by a tubular restraint. In one application, the sheath is utilized to...

20060200190 - Embolic coil with twisted wire: An embolic element may be manufactured by twisting a length of wire about a longitudinal axis thereof, the wire having at least one flat portion along its length, to cause the flat portion to form a generally helical shape. The length of wire is then optionally wound onto a mandrel...

20060200191 - Method and apparatuses for treating an intravascular occlusion: Methods for an intravascular occlusion are provided. A guidewire having an occlusive device such as balloon or a filter at one end is advanced across the occlusion using a guide catheter, and the occlusive device is expanded distal to the occlusion to occlude the blood vessel. The guide catheter may...

20060200192 - Thermal detachment system for implantable devices: The present invention provides for implant device delivery apparatuses and related methods of use. The delivery systems of the present invention incorporate a stretch resistant tube that advantageously makes the implant device, such as an embolic coil, stretch resistant while a delivery system is being used to position the implant...

20060200194 - Expandable vessel harness for treating vessel aneurysms: A harness for treating vessel aneurysms is disclosed. The harness applies elastic, compressive reinforcement on the aneurysm to reduce deleterious wall tension and to resist the shape change of the vessel. Rather than imposing a dimension beyond which the aneurysm cannot expand, the harness provides no hard limit over the...

20060200193 - Micro-pneumatic snare: A surgical instrument and method are disclosed for enhancing the overall performance of arterial occluders, by allowing the repetitive obstruction of blood flow to a targeted organ or tissue (e.g., heart muscle, brain, kidney, gastrointestinal tissue, leg muscles, arm muscles, other skeletal muscles, or tumors), while reducing the potential for...

20060200195 - Aspiration and delivery safety system: An aspiration and delivery safety system that includes a blood restriction unit, an inflating unit, a needle unit, and a puncture site press unit. The blood restriction unit is constituted by a plurality of air bands. The needle unit is a syringe or butterfly needle or blood collector or intravenous...

20060200196 - Heart septal defect occlusion devices with adjustable length tether adapting to the unique anatomy of the patient: The present invention relates to heart septal defect occlusion devices with adjustable length tether which can adapt the interseptal length of the device to the unique anatomy of the patient. The right disc as recited in the present invention is made from a double-deck metal mesh with contraction function, and...

20060200197 - Remote body tissue engaging methods and apparatus: Apparatus is provided that can be delivered through a catheter to a remote location in a patient's body. The apparatus may include a first structure that can be positioned in all dimensions in a controlled manner and stabilized in that desired position, a second structure that can then position a...

20060200198 - Systems and methods for closing a tissue opening: The present invention is directed to tissue closure devices for closing a tissue opening, including one or more closure components, each closure component having a first member and a second member, each of the first and second members having a first surface that adheres to a tissue surface proximate to...

20060200199 - Device and method for securing body tissue: The present invention provides a surgical system for securing a suture against relative movement with respect to a body tissue. The surgical system includes a fastener and medical device for positioning and securing a fastener onto a suture. The fastener includes inner and outer members that can slide together and...