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Surgery > Instruments > Internal Pressure Applicator (e.g., Dilator) > Expanding Dilator (e.g., Expanding Arm, Etc.) Expanding Dilator (e.g., Expanding Arm, Etc.)Expanding Dilator (e.g., Expanding Arm, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/07/06 - 20060276822 - Cannula for receiving surgical instruments A cannula (10) receives surgical instruments (120) for performing a surgical procedure on a body (130). The cannula (10) comprises a tube structure (12) defining a passage (16) through which the surgical instruments (120) are inserted into the body (130). The tube structure (12) has a proximal end (20) and ... 12/07/06 - 20060276821 - Cannula for receiving surgical instruments A cannula (10) receives surgical instruments (120) for performing a surgical procedure on a body (130). The cannula (10) comprises a tube structure (12) defining a passage (16) through which the surgical instruments (120) are inserted into the body (130). The tube structure (12) has a proximal end (20) and ... 11/30/06 - 20060271096 - Minimal incision maximal access mis spine instrumentation and method a minimal incision maximal access system allows for maximum desirable work space exposure within the incision along with maximum access to the operative field utilizing a minimum incision as small as the width of the working tube. Instead of multiple insertions of dilating tubes the design is a streamlined single ... 11/23/06 - 20060264999 - Cannula for receiving surgical instruments A cannula (10) receives surgical instruments (120) for performing a surgical procedure on a body (130). The cannula (10) comprises a tube structure (12) defining a passage (16) through which the surgical instruments (120) are inserted into the body (130). The tube structure (12) has a proximal end (20) and ... 11/16/06 - 20060259063 - Wire guides having distal anchoring devices Improved wire guide devices having distal anchoring devices and methods of them percutaneously are provided. One device includes a wire guide having a distal portion operatively coupled to a holding body having a self-expanding end portion having wire members capable of assuming a first radially compressed configuration and a second ... 10/26/06 - 20060241674 - Medical insert device and associated method A medical method utilizes a tubular member. The method comprises inserting the tubular member through a patient's mouth into the patient's esophagus so that at least a portion of the tubular member is disposed in the patient's esophagus as a liner, and subsequently inserting flexible endoscopic surgical or diagnostic instruments ... 09/21/06 - 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 ... 09/07/06 - 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 ... 09/07/06 - 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 ... 08/24/06 - 20060190023 - Methods and devices for changing the shape of a medical device A medical device is movable between first and second positions. The medical device has an actuator which is movable between a relaxed position and a stacked position. The stacked position of the actuator deforms the medical device toward the stacked position of the actuator. When the actuator is in the ... 08/17/06 - 20060184192 - Systems and methods for providing cavities in interior body regions Systems and methods for providing a cavity in an interior body region are described. In one described method, a shaft comprising an expansible portion configured to expand once beyond a distal end of a first cannula is inserted through the first cannula. The expansible portion is then expanded, thereby creating ... 08/10/06 - 20060178694 - Tissue distention device and related methods for therapeutic intervention A device positionable in an opening in a flexible membrane or in the lumen of a vessel having a flexible sidewall. The device distends or biases opposite portions defining the opening or forming the vessel sidewall outwardly in the plane of the device. The outward biasing draws opposing portions of ... 08/10/06 - 20060178693 - Minimal access lumbar diskectomy instrumentation and method A minimal incision maximal access system allows for maximum desirable exposure along with maximum access to the operative field utilizing a minimum incision as small as the METRx and Endius systems. Instead of multiple insertions of dilating tubes the design is a streamlined single entry device to avoid repetitive skin ... 08/03/06 - 20060173487 - Angioplasty cutting device and method for treating a stenotic lesion in a body vessel An angioplasty cutting device for balloon angioplasty of a stenotic lesion in a body vessel. The device comprises a distal ring and a proximal ring. The device further comprises at least one strut attached to the distal ring and proximally extending to the proximal ring. The strut is configured to ... 07/27/06 - 20060167487 - Minimal access lumbar diskectomy instrumentation and method A minimal incision maximal access system allows for maximum desirable exposure along with maximum access to the operative field utilizing a minimum incision as small as the METRx and Endius systems. Instead of multiple insertions of dilating tubes the design is a streamlined single entry device to avoid repetitive skin ... 05/18/06 - 20060106416 - Expandable ports and methods for minimally invasive surgery An expandable port for minimally invasive surgery includes a first section, a second section, and at least one intermediate section. The port is expandable from a closed configuration in which the first section is proximate the second section along at least a portion of a length of the first section ... 05/18/06 - 20060106415 - Apparatus to facilitate implantation One introducer apparatus may include a flange and a sleeve having a sidewall that extends longitudinally from the flange and terminates in a distal end portion. At least one adjustable opening is operatively associated with the distal end portion. The adjustable opening is moveable from a substantially closed condition to ... 04/27/06 - 20060089662 - Method and apparatus for securing vertebrae A method of fixing vertebrae of a patient together at a surgical site includes the following steps: inserting a first cannula (10) into the body (130) of the patient; moving a first fastener (624) through the cannula (10) and securing the first fastener (624) through the cannula (10) and securing ... 04/13/06 - 20060079925 - Direct vision port site dissector A direct vision dissecting port for providing safe entry into a body cavity, as well as being operative to serve as a standard port for use in laparoscopic, endoscopic or thoracic surgery. The device includes an elongated housing within which a endoscope may be positioned. The distal-most end of the ... 03/30/06 - 20060069404 - Access device having discrete visualization locations A device for providing access to a surgical location within a patient comprises an elongate body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The elongate body defines a first passage for accessing the surgical location with surgical instruments. The elongate body has a contracted configuration for insertion into the ... 03/02/06 - 20060047298 - Dilation device A device for causing dilation of a tubular anatomy comprising; an active element comprising: a plurality of elongate flexible members, each having a first end and a second end; a first connector connected to the first ends of the strips; a second connector connected to the second ends of the ... 02/23/06 - 20060041270 - Medical access sheath An expandable sheath is insertable into a patient through an incision. Once inserted and advanced to the target surgical site, the sheath can be expanded to an enlarged diameter. The wall of the sheath is fabricated from a tubular structure comprising filamentous elements that extend axially and at least partially ... 02/23/06 - 20060041269 - Vessel isolation device The device utilizes a reversible body partially covered by a blood impermeable sleeve. The device has a low profile collapsed state for delivery and a expanded state for deployment. The impermeable sleeve extends from a proximal portion to a distal portion of the expandable body and generally follows the contour ... 02/02/06 - 20060025800 - Method and device for surgical ventricular repair Embodiments disclose a method for repairing a heart of a human. A method may include introducing a collapsed reinforcing element through the skin into the vascular system of the human. The method may include delivering the reinforcing element into a left ventricle through the arteries. Once inside the left ventricle, ... 01/19/06 - 20060015135 - Rolling membrane stent delivery system A medical device delivery system, having a rolling retractable sheath covering a medical device mounting region on the system is disclosed. The rolling retractable sheath comprises an inner wall and an outer wall and may be formed of one or more materials, optionally porous. Optionally, a lubricant may be applied ... 01/05/06 - 20060004401 - Elongateable surgical port and dilator A surgical port and dilator is disclosed that are useful for creating access to surgical sites having tortuous geometries and/or requiring relatively long and narrow access to the surgical site. The surgical port or dilator can be provided with an oblique distal end to facilitate placement and the displace tissue ... 12/08/05 - 20050273133 - Access systems and methods for minimally invasive surgery A retractor has an elongate body and an expandable shroud. The elongate body has an outer surface and an inner surface partially defining a passage. The elongate body also has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The elongate body is capable of having an enlarged configuration when ... 12/08/05 - 20050273132 - Access systems and methods for minimally invasive surgery A device for provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The device has an elongate body that has a proximal portion, a distal portion, a first slot segment, and a second slot segment that is angled relative to said first slot segment. The elongate body defines a passage ... 12/08/05 - 20050273131 - Access systems and methods for minimally invasive surgery A device for retracting tissue provides access to a spinal location within a patient. The device includes an elongate body and a passage. The elongate body has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The elongate body defines a length between the proximal and distal portions along a longitudinal axis ... 11/10/05 - 20050251196 - Surgical tool for use in expanding a tubular structure A surgical tool for use in expanding a tubular structure includes a housing. First and second legs movable relative to the housing have first and second ends engageable with an inner surface of the tubular structure. A handle movable relative to the housing moves the first and second ends away ... 09/15/05 - 20050203565 - Trocar insertion apparatus Apparatus for forming and enlarging a percutaneous penetration are disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate dilation member including a radially expandable member having a first cross-sectional area; and an elongate expansion member including a tubular element having a second cross-sectional area which is larger than the first cross-sectional area. The ... 07/07/05 - 20050149106 - Cannula for receiving surgical instruments A cannula (10) for receiving surgical instruments for performing a surgical procedure on a body includes a tubular structure (12) defining a passage (16) through which the surgical instruments are inserted into the body. The tubular structure (12) includes an expandable portion (40) for enabling an increase in the cross-sectional ... 07/07/05 - 20050149105 - Expandable guide sheath and apparatus and methods for making them Apparatus and methods are provided for providing access to a body lumen. The apparatus includes a tubular member including a proximal end, a distal end sized for insertion into a body lumen, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. A pushable stiffening member extends from the distal ... 07/07/05 - 20050149104 - Expandable guide sheath and apparatus and methods for making them Apparatus and methods are provided for providing access to a body lumen. The apparatus includes a tubular member including a proximal end, a distal end sized for insertion into a body lumen, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. A pushable stiffening member extends from the distal ... 06/30/05 - 20050143773 - Internal restraint for delivery of self-expanding stents A medical device delivery system comprises a catheter having a catheter shaft with a proximal region and a distal region. The catheter shaft has a pull wire lumen therein. An expandable medical device is disposed about medical device receiving region of the catheter shaft. The expandable medical device has a ... 06/23/05 - 20050137622 - Catheter with distal occlusion Catheters such as guide catheters can be configured to provide distal occlusion, while still providing sufficient interior lumen space for device delivery. Such catheters can also provide a desired level of flexibility, yet can include sufficient column support. A catheter can include an elongate shaft having a distal region, a ... 06/02/05 - 20050119685 - Expandible surgical access device An access device for facilitating access to a surgical site includes an access member defining a longitudinal axis and having proximal and distal ends. The access member includes an inner member and an outer member disposed about the inner member. The inner member defines an opening therethrough to permit access ... 06/02/05 - 20050119684 - Aneurysm buttress arrangement An aneurysm buttressing arrangement for covering an aneurysm opening in an intracranial aneurysm, for temporary placement thereadjacent, to prevent escape of embolitic agents from that aneurysm. The arrangement comprises an elongated delivery wire having a proximal end and a tracking distal end wire, a scaffold of expandable wires arranged proximal ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |