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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and methods for enzymatic debridement of skin lesions

Номер: US20120004627A1

Автор: Amihay Freeman, Eran Hirszowicz, Michal Be'eri-Lipperman

Принадлежит: EnzySurge Ltd, Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd

An apparatus for debridement of devitalized tissue in skin lesions, that includes a plurality of height- and angle-adjustable inlet tubes and at least one outlet tube and a member that forms an occlusive seal around a skin lesion. The plurality of inlet tubes is adapted for directing a continuous stream of enzymatic solution to the surface and into the entire volume of the wound bed of the lesion and the at least one outlet is adapted for removing the enzymatic solution, fluids draining from the lesion and tissue debris from the occluded skin lesion.

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Номер записи: 1

15-02-2019 дата публикации

Накожное устройство системы многократного подкожного введения раствора лекарственных веществ

Номер: RU0000187055U1

Автор: Александр Васильевич Древаль, Алексей Асадович Сеид-Гусейнов, Андрей Александрович Кабаков, Дмитрий Никитич Лаптев

Принадлежит: Алексей Асадович Сеид-Гусейнов, Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Гардлайнер"

Полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к медицинскому инструментарию, и может быть использована для самостоятельных подкожных инъекций растворов лекарственных веществ, например инсулина при лечении сахарного диабета.Полученный технический результат заключается в следующем: беспрепятственное прохождение катетера в подкожную клетчатку при существенно меньшей травматизации больного; эффективная подкожная установка катетера для проведения подкожной инфузии; введение лекарственного раствора в достаточно широкую зону при однократном прокалывании кожи.Поставленная цель достигается за счет использования накожногое устройство системы для многократного подкожного введения раствора лекарственного вещества, включающего шприц, в корпусе которого установлен верхний поршень с ручкой, нижний поршень с зафиксированным в нем подкожным катетером из жесткого материала и защитную крышку, соединенную с дозатором с помощью соединительного катетера. Катетер снабжен стержнем вместо иглы и выполнен из полиуретана с твердостью по шкале Шору тип А не менее 50, дистальный конец подкожного катетера выполнен в виде конуса и двумя боковыми отверстиями в цилиндрической части и расположенными на противоположных сторонах на расстоянии друг от друга 2-4 мм, при этом первое отверстие расположено на расстоянии не менее 4 мм от конуса катетера. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 187 055 U1 (51) МПК A61M 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 3/00 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018139162, 07.11.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 15.02.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 15.02.2019 Бюл. № 5 1 8 7 0 5 5 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 98920 U1, 10.11.2010. WO 2006122048 A1, 16.11.2006. US 2001053891 A1, 20.12.2001. US 2003208154 A1, 06.11.2003. (54) Накожное устройство системы многократного подкожного введения раствора лекарственных веществ (57) Реферат: ...

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25-03-2019 дата публикации

Ирригатор для гигиены полости рта детей и взрослых с психоневрологическими расстройствами

Номер: RU0000187939U1

Автор: Екатерина Юрьевна Плотникова, Ирина Геннадьевна Удина, Ольга Владимировна Гуленко, Юрий Анатольевич Васильев, Юрий Юрьевич Васильев

Принадлежит: Екатерина Юрьевна Плотникова, Ирина Геннадьевна Удина, Ольга Владимировна Гуленко, Юрий Анатольевич Васильев, Юрий Юрьевич Васильев

Полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к гигиене ротовой полости и профилактики стоматологических заболеваний у детей и взрослых с психоневрологическими расстройствами, ограниченными двигательными функциями. Ирригатор имеет переходник между краном на подводящем воду трубопроводе и гибким силиконовым шлангом, при этом переходник в кране закреплен, вставлен в штатную гайку с помощью наружной резьбы, на внешней поверхности имеются ребра жесткости, а гибкий шланг надет на него с натягом, внутренний диаметр шланга составляет 0,5-0,6 см, длину 1,0-1,5 м, а с его рабочего конца вставлен мундштук, конец которого сплющен до щели 2 мм, края заовалены и внешняя поверхность выполнена шероховатой. Предложено устройство для выполнения гигиенических процедур в полости рта пациентами, которые нуждаются в простых и недорогих методах профилактики стоматологических заболеваний. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 187 939 U1 (51) МПК A61M 3/02 (2006.01) A61C 17/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 3/02 (2018.08); A61C 17/02 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018129712, 14.08.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 25.03.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 25.03.2019 Бюл. № 9 Адрес для переписки: 350007, г. Краснодар, ул. Станкостроительная, 20, кв. 104, Васильеву Ю.А. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Васильев Юрий Анатольевич (RU), Гуленко Ольга Владимировна (RU), Удина Ирина Геннадьевна (RU), Васильев Юрий Юрьевич (RU), Плотникова Екатерина Юрьевна (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 155191 U1, 27.09.2015. RU U 1 1 8 7 9 3 9 R U (54) Ирригатор для гигиены полости рта детей и взрослых с психоневрологическими расстройствами (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к медицине, а а гибкий шланг надет на него с натягом, именно к гигиене ротовой полости и внутренний диаметр шланга составляет 0,5-0,6 профилактики стоматологических заболеваний см, длину 1,0-1,5 м, а ...

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18-03-2020 дата публикации

Одноразовый шприц для временного хранения и транспортировки иксодового клеща

Номер: RU0000196880U1

Автор: Виктор Витальевич Воронов, Евгений Александрович Алексеев

Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное казенное военное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Военный учебно-научный центр Военно-Морского Флота "Военно-морская академия им. Адмирала Флота Советского Союза Н.Г. Кузнецова"

Полезная модель относится к области медицины и ветеринарии; относится к устройствам для хранения и транспортировки иксодовых клещей и может быть использована специалистами медицинских и ветеринарных учреждений различных форм собственности частными лицами.Задачей заявляемого является расширение функциональных возможностей шприца инъекционного однократного применения с иглой инъекционной однократного применения, а именно - создание условий для транспортировки иксодового клеща в пригодном для исследования состоянии.Технический результат заявляемого заключается в расширении возможностей шприца инъекционного однократного применения с иглой инъекционной однократного применения с целью временного хранения и транспортировки иксодового клеща в пригодном для исследования состоянии.Сущность полезной модели заключается в том, что заявляемый одноразовый шприц для временного хранения и транспортировки иксодового клеща, состоящий из прозрачного цилиндра, марлевого материала, воды, непрозрачного поршня, непрозрачного уплотнителя, непрозрачного штока, непрозрачного упора штока, прозрачных упоров для пальцев, прозрачного наконечника шприца с инъекционной иглой однократного применения, состоящей из непрозрачной головки иглы; непрозрачной соединительной детали; металлической трубки иглы; прозрачного предохранительного колпачка, согласно полезной модели реализован следующим образом: в полость цилиндра шприца помещены: марлевый материал и вода, введен поршень штока; трубка иглы шприца согнутой на расстоянии одной трети ее длины от острия на 165-175°. При надевании предохранительного колпачка острие иглы упирается во внутреннюю поверхность боковой стенки предохранительного колпачка, выполняя роль стопора. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 880 U1 (51) МПК A61M 3/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 3/00 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019142080, 16.12.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента ...

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Номер записи: 4

12-01-2012 дата публикации

Rinsing device and method for the operation thereof

Номер: US20120006415A1

Автор: Thomas Baur

Принадлежит: Individual

The invention provides a rinsing device, in particular for endoscopy, comprising an electrically driven pump, in particular a peristaltic roller pump, as well as a method of operating such a device. A control device is provided to detect and/or adjust a flow rate. In order to avoid an excessively high pressure in case of an unintended stenosis, e.g. kinking of the supply tube, or also intended stenoses, e.g. insertion of a narrow rinsing probe, a current-measuring device is provided to detect a current being received by the pump. The control device is adapted such that when the flow rate exceeds a prespecified limiting value and at the same time the current exceeds a first predetermined current value, the flow rate is reduced to a safe flow-rate value.

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Номер записи: 5

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Method and device for irrigation of body cavities

Номер: US20120035417A1

Автор: Anders Mollstam, Sven Milton, Tomas Movin

Принадлежит: Moellstam Anders, Sven Milton, Tomas Movin

A pressure and a vision regulation method and device for irrigation of a body cavity ( 1 ), in which method an inflow liquid pump ( 2 ) pressurizes the irrigation liquid in a feed line ( 13 ) and in which an outflow device ( 3 ) or an external suction source ( 20 ) drains the irrigation liquid from the body cavity ( 1 ) through a tubing ( 16 ) into a waste container ( 17 ) and in which a control unit ( 4 ) controls either the inflow liquid pump ( 2 ) only or both the inflow liquid pump ( 2 ) and the outflow device ( 3 ) depending on an inflow irrigation liquid pressure from a pressure sensor ( 5 ), where the first control unit ( 4 ) compares the inflow irrigation liquid pressure and flow with pressures calculated to correspond to pressure in the body cavity for the respective flow for a nominal surgical site and that a matching between the calculated values and the inflow irrigation liquid pressures is made by altering the effect of either the inflow liquid pump ( 2 ) only or the inflow liquid pump ( 2 ) and/or the outflow device ( 3 ) and/or the shut off valve. The above-mentioned pressure registration method and the device for irrigation of a body cavity is combined with an method for detecting blood cells, red blood cells, haemoglobin and/or debris in liquid coming from a surgical site so an automatically control and rinsing system is achieved keeping a clear vision in the viewing area of the operational site.

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Номер записи: 6

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Hand piece assembly for a disposable flushing nozzle unit for cleansing and/or irrigating surgical wounds

Номер: US20120035545A1

Автор: Andreas Gunzl, Volker A. Schwarz

Принадлежит: Individual

The invention relates to a hand piece for a disposable flushing nozzle unit for cleansing and/or irrigating surgical wounds, comprising a housing with one first connecting unit for holding the disposable flushing nozzle unit, a drive mechanism and an electric motor interacting with said drive mechanism. In an especially advantageous embodiment the hand piece comprises a second connecting unit for connecting an external electric power supply.

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Номер записи: 7

16-02-2012 дата публикации

Wound cleansing apparatus in-situ

Номер: US20120041399A1

Автор: Bryan Greener, Derek Nicolini, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Julian Lee-Webb, Patrick Lewis Blott, Tina Michelle Walker

Принадлежит: Smith and Nephew PLC

An apparatus for cleansing wounds, in which wound exudate is removed from a wound bed and selectively cleansed and returned to the wound. The cleansing means removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The associated wound dressing and cleansing means are conformable to the wound, and may have irrigant fluid circulated from a reservoir by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing.

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Номер записи: 8

01-03-2012 дата публикации

DC-AC Frequency Converter Type Nose Cleaner

Номер: US20120053519A1

Автор: Ming Yang Wang

Принадлежит: Individual

A DC-AC frequency converter type nose cleaner includes an electromagnetic pump, a container storing a cleaning solution, a nose-washing tool and a frequency converter circuit driving the electromagnetic pump. The frequency converter circuit at least includes an oscillator circuit, a bistable circuit and a push-pull circuit. The electromagnetic pump is supplied with AC obtained from the oscillation of DC in the frequency converter circuit. The swing speed, the swing frequency and the swing amplitude of the swing arms vary with the change of the oscillation frequency of the oscillator circuit. Thereby, the discharge pressure and the discharge flow of the electromagnetic pump could further be changed to obtain the most appropriate discharge pressure and discharge flow of the nose cleaner. In other words, the DC-AC frequency converter type nose cleaner can change the pressure and the flow generated by the electromagnetic pump so as to satisfy the requirement of the discharge pressure and flow of the nose cleaner so as to overcome the defect of the discharge pressure of the conventional nose cleaner that is too big to hurt the user.

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Номер записи: 9

26-04-2012 дата публикации

Sinusal guide cannula and kit for irrigation, suction and washing

Номер: US20120101433A1

Автор: William De Jesus Alvarez

Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention provides a cannula guide tube; and a kit with the cannula guide tube, a flexible transparent cannula or a transparent catheter with an inflatable balloon at the catheter end, and an exploratory device. The kit is for irrigation, suction and washing out purulent or liquid discharges from bacteria infected sinuses. First, the exploratory device is used to find the entrance orifice to a sinus; second, the cannula guide tube is positioned in the sinus orifice entrance; and third, the flexible transparent cannula or the transparent catheter is inserted through the cannula guide tube into the sinus. The flexible transparent cannula or transparent catheter is used to suction the purulent or liquid discharge and to irrigate and wash out the sinus. The cannula guide tube has an opening before the tube end, wherein the opening allows seeing the flexible transparent cannula or transparent catheter inside the tube and the flow of purulent or liquid discharge suctioned from the sinus, as the purulent discharge flows throughout the flexible transparent cannula or the transparent catheter.

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Номер записи: 10

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Wound cleansing apparatus in-situ

Номер: US20120109084A1

Автор: Bryan Greener, Derek Nicolini, Edward Yerbury Hartwell, Julian Lee-Webb, Patrick Lewis Blott, Tina Michelle Walker

Принадлежит: Smith and Nephew PLC

An apparatus for cleansing wounds, in which wound exudate is removed from a wound bed and selectively cleansed and returned to the wound. The cleansing means removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The associated wound dressing and cleansing means are conformable to the wound, and may have irrigant fluid circulated from a reservoir by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing.

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Номер записи: 11

28-06-2012 дата публикации

Nasal Nebulizer for Transporting and Storing Fluids

Номер: US20120160237A1

Автор: William J. Flickinger

Принадлежит: Medinvent LLC

A nasal nebulizer with a main canister for receiving fluid and an insert with a fluid channel includes a contiguous pressurized air supply source. The fluid channel may be a tapered tube overlapping an air exit port in the canister. The fluid channel may also comprise a common bell housing surrounding the air exit port above a base of the insert, which rests within the canister. The insert may include an extension projecting out to the canister and a vertical groove may extend down the fluid channel to a hole in the extension, which upon use helps create a vacuum that pulls in deflected fluid. The main canister includes a convex top surface around the periphery of an opening for a reservoir that receives fluids. The top surface extends downwardly to a generally rectangular opening that connects to the pressurized air supply source.

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Номер записи: 12

04-10-2012 дата публикации

Colonic cleansing device

Номер: US20120253284A1

Автор: David Nitsan, Shay Dubi

Принадлежит: David Nitsan, Shay Dubi

The present invention may provide devices suitable for insertion into a body passage. The devices may include a conduit and a distal head region located at the distal end of said conduit. A plurality of apertures on the surface of said head region and conduit may be used to direct a liquid spray outwards from said device. The apertures may be designed and spatially arranged such that when the device is inserted into a body passage, the liquid spray emitted from said apertures may be capable of both reducing the frictional contact between the device and the walls of said passage and of cleansing said passage of undesired solid and other particulate matter.

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Номер записи: 13

25-10-2012 дата публикации

Efficient continuous flow irrigation system

Номер: US20120271110A1

Автор: Alka Kumar, Atul Kumar

Принадлежит: Individual

A continuous flow irrigation endoscope and a continuous flow irrigation fluid management system, both designed to be compatible to each other and meant to function as a single system. The endoscope and the fluid management system are synergistic to each other such that both enhance the efficiency of each other. The system allows a body tissue cavity to be distended by continuous flow irrigation so that the detached tissue pieces and waste fluid present inside a body tissue cavity are continuously automatically evacuated from the tissue cavity without causing the cavity to collapse at any stage and without the need of withdrawing the endoscope or a part of the endoscope from the tissue cavity.

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Номер записи: 14

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Pump for Powered Irrigator for Sinus Cavity Rinse

Номер: US20120277678A1

Автор: Gary L. Sokol, Harold A. Luettgen, Kenneth A. Hair, Kurt M. Taylor

Принадлежит: Water Pik Inc

A powered irrigator for use in rinsing nasal cavities provides a main body having a handle and fluid reservoir detachably coupled to one another, an outlet nozzle extending from a top end of the handle, a pump mechanism operably coupled to a power source, and a switch operably coupled to the power source for turning the pump mechanism on and off, and when the switch turns on the pump mechanism, fluid flows from the fluid reservoir into a first fluid coupling between the reservoir and the pump mechanism and into a second fluid coupling between the pump mechanism to the outlet nozzle.

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Номер записи: 15

06-12-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for distributing fluid

Номер: US20120305591A1

Автор: Jacob Kobelt

Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and apparatuses for distributing fluid are disclosed. Fluid is received in an opening of a body, and at least some of the fluid is distributed to a first conduit in communication with a first outlet of a first discharge element coupled to said body. At least some of the fluid received in the opening is selectively distributed to a second conduit in communication with a second outlet of a second discharge element couplable to at least one of the body and the first discharge element in response to coupling and decoupling of the second discharge element.

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Номер записи: 16

27-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for the Containment of a Surgical Site

Номер: US20120330271A1

Автор: James E. Burgess

Принадлежит: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

An apparatus for the containment of a surgical site includes an enclosure, with at least one port, securely coupled to the surgical site and a source of pressurized fluid in fluid communication with the enclosure via the at least one port providing pressurized fluid to the surgical site. The pressurized fluid establishes a hemostatic equilibrium within the enclosure by reducing blood egress through injuries in blood vessels at the surgical site thereby preventing bleeding at the surgical site. A method for the containment of a surgical site includes securely coupling an enclosure to a surgical site; fluidly coupling a source of pressurized fluid to the enclosure; and continuously providing pressurized fluid to the enclosure from the source of pressurized fluid and draining fluid from the enclosure. The pressurized fluid establishes a hemostatic equilibrium within the enclosure.

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Номер записи: 17

31-01-2013 дата публикации

Catheter with flow balancing valve

Номер: US20130030385A1

Автор: Jeffrey W. Schultz, Michael Olen Zirkle

Принадлежит: Biosense Webster Israel Ltd

A catheter has at least two irrigated ablation electrodes and a coaxial irrigation tubing to transport fluid to the electrodes by separate and dedicated flow paths. A valve is used to control flow of fluid into the coaxial irrigation tubing by means of a plunger assembly that allows fluid to flow through one lumen of the coaxial irrigation tubing while regulating the flow into the other lumen of the coaxial irrigation tubing in response to the fluid flow rate and pressure applied to the plunger assembly.

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Номер записи: 18

21-03-2013 дата публикации

Tracking and Delivery Confirmation of Pharmaceutical Products

Номер: US20130073312A1

Автор: Arne Lawrence, Behzadi Yashar, Dicarlo Lorenzo, Duck Robert, Moon Gregory, Omidvar Fataneh, Thompson Todd

Принадлежит: PROTEUS DIGITAL HEALTH, INC.

A system and method are disclosed that track a deliverable to a user. The system includes an identifier or tag secured to the deliverable, a computer system for interrogating the identifier, and a personal device in communication with the computer system, wherein the personal device is held by the user at the time the user is administered the deliverable to detect the unique identity associated with the identifier device and confirms delivery of the deliverable to the user. The method includes attaching an identifiable tag that produces a unique signature to the deliverable, interrogating the tag at about the time of delivery to the user, and confirming that the user has been administered the deliverable through detecting the identifiable tag. 1. A computer system to track medication from manufacturer to a patient , to enable a care provider to determine the origin of a medication and to confirm that at least one of the right type and the right dosage of the medication was delivered to the patient , the computer system comprising: receive a unique identity of an identifier device secured to a dosage of a medication, wherein the identifier device comprises the unique identity that is associated with at least one of the manufacturer and the medication;', 'receive information from a patient interface device in communication with the computer and the patient, wherein at the time the patient takes the medication, the patient interface device is operative to detect the unique identity associated with the identifier device and confirm delivery of the medication to the patient; and', 'receive the detected unique identity associated with the identifier device detected via the patient interface device and the confirmation of delivery of the medication to the patient via the patient interface device;', 'wherein the processor is operative to confirm the origin of the medication and the type of the medication based at least on the unique identity of the identifier device., 'a ...

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Номер записи: 19

28-03-2013 дата публикации

Surgical fluid management systems and methods

Номер: US20130079702A1

Автор: Aaron GERMAIN, Csaba Truckai, Kyle Klein, Michael D. Walker

Принадлежит: ARQOS Surgical Inc

A surgical fluid management system delivers fluid for distending a uterine cavity to allow cutting and extraction of uterine fibroid tissue, polyps and other abnormal uterine tissue. The system comprises a fluid source, fluid deliver lines, one or more pumps, and a filter for re-circulating the distension fluid between the source and the uterine cavity. A controller can monitor fluid retention by the patient.

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Номер записи: 20

28-03-2013 дата публикации

POWERED SURGICAL TISSUE CUTTING INSTRUMENT HAVING AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130079805A1

Автор: Brunnett William C., Malla Aayush, Rubin Joshua David, Stanislaus Charles

Принадлежит: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

A surgical tissue cutting instrument comprises a tubular outer member, an inner member rotatably disposed within the outer member and having a cutting element, a handpiece, and an irrigation system. The irrigation system includes an irrigation channel composed of a first irrigation passage within the handpiece and a second irrigation passage within the thickness of the annular wall of the outer member, and a sleeve disposed over a front end of the handpiece and over the outer member adjacent an outlet opening of the second irrigation passage. The sleeve allows communication through the outlet opening of the second irrigation passage and an inlet port of the first passage. The inlet port is connectible with a source of irrigation fluid. 1. A rotary powered surgical tissue cutting instrument comprisingan elongate tubular outer member including an open proximal end, a distal end, an internal passage, an opening in said distal end in communication with said internal passage, a main body length section having an external surface with an outer diameter, a proximal length section having an external surface with an outer diameter smaller than said outer diameter of said main body length section, an abutment surface between said external surface of said main body length section and said external surface of said proximal length section, said proximal length section extending proximally from said abutment surface to said proximal end of said outer member, said main body length section extending distally from said abutment surface to said distal end of said outer member;an elongate inner member rotatably disposed within said internal passage of said outer member, said inner member including a proximal end, a distal end, a cutting element at said distal end of said inner member exposed from said opening in said outer member to cut anatomical tissue when said inner member is rotated within said outer member;a powered surgical handpiece mounted to said proximal end of said outer ...

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Номер записи: 21

04-04-2013 дата публикации

HAND-MOUNTED, VIDEO-GUIDED SYSTEM FOR TREATING PERITONITIS AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Номер: US20130085325A1

Автор: Degon Robert, DiCarlo Paul, Fuller Bradbury, Fuller Eileen, Hamilton Jason L., Martins Harold M., Meade Eric, Mitchell Amanda, Sama Blake, Waller Allison, WONG Anthony

Принадлежит:

A hand-mounted, video-guided system comprising: 1. A hand-mounted , video-guided system comprising:an element for mounting to at least one finger of a user;a video input carried by said element;an irrigation line carried by said element;a fenestrated suction head for mounting to the hand of a user, said fenestrated suction head comprising a hollow body having fenestrations formed therein, and a suction line having a fenestrated distal end disposed within the interior of said hollow body.2. A hand-mounted claim 1 , video-guided system according to wherein said element comprises a finger cot.3. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to wherein said finger cot comprises a portion of a glove.4. A hand-mounted claim 1 , video-guided system according to wherein the element comprises a ring.5. A hand-mounted claim 4 , video-guided system according to wherein said ring comprises a sizable ring.6. A hand-mounted claim 1 , video-guided system according to wherein the tactile sense of the user is maintained when said element is mounted to said at least one finger.7. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to wherein said finger cot mounts to one finger of a user.8. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to wherein said finger cot mounts to more than one finger of a user.9. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to further comprising a ring for securing said finger cot to at least one finger of a user.10. A hand-mounted claim 9 , video-guided system according to wherein said ring comprises a releasable locking ring.11. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to wherein said video input is formed integral with said finger cot.12. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to wherein said video input is mounted to said finger cot.13. A hand-mounted claim 2 , video-guided system according to wherein the image captured by said video input is transferred to display apparatus via a transmission ...

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Номер записи: 22

04-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING BODY CAVITIES

Номер: US20130085442A1

Автор: Banzger Alexander, Hassidov Noam, Morochovsky Alexey, Shtul Boris

Принадлежит: Motus GI Medical Technologies Ltd.

This application presents methods and devices for continuously cleaning a colon by at least partially filling a segment of the colon with liquid and agitating the fluid to dislodge matter adhering to the colon walls. Methods for automatic maintenance of liquid levels in the colon during continuous cleaning are taught. 1. A device for continuously cleaning a colon comprising:a fluid input tube configured for insertion into an anal canal opening and for supplying fluid to a colon segment being cleaned remote from the anal canal opening;a material output tube through which liquid and fecal matter may be removed from the colon segment; anda controller configured to establish and maintain a condition while continuously cleaning, in which said colon segment being cleaned is mostly filled with a mixture of said liquid and said fecal matter;wherein said fluid input tube is configured to supply fluid to the colon segment while simultaneously allowing removal of liquid and fecal matter from the colon segments via said material output tube.2. (canceled)3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said controller is programmed to maintain within said colon segment a liquid fill level such that a distal end of said device is fully submerged in said mixture.46-. (canceled)7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said cleaning comprises removing feces at least 5 cm distal to said device.9. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one agitator for agitating said mixture claim 1 , wherein said agitator transfers an amount of energy sufficient to at least one of dislodge fecal matter from a wall of said colon and break-down relatively large fecal matter into relatively smaller fecal matter;wherein said at least one agitator is one of located outside said device and located in at least one of said fluid input tube and said material output tube.10. (canceled)11. The device of claim 9 , wherein said agitator comprises a fluid flow pulsator which alternates delivery of liquid within said ...

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Номер записи: 23

11-04-2013 дата публикации

NON-PENETRATING NOZZLE

Номер: US20130090629A1

Автор: Cant Joseph Richard, Wilson Gary Michael

Принадлежит: STERILAB, INC.

A device () administers a fluid () from a container () into a human cavity or animal cavity (). The device includes a nozzle () configured to be placed in external contact with tissue surrounding an orifice () without penetrating the orifice. The nozzle includes a discharge opening (), through which the fluid is ejected into the cavity, a base () disposed opposing the discharge opening, and a side wall () that extends from the discharge opening towards the base and configured so that the tissue surrounding the orifice conforms to the shape of the side wall to form a leaktight seal between the tissue and the orifice. An interior conduit () is disposed within the side wall and configured to deliver the fluid from the container to the discharge opening. 110231266. A device () for administering a fluid () from a container () into a human cavity or animal cavity () , the device comprising:{'b': 20', '58, 'claim-text': [{'b': '40', 'a discharge opening (), through which the fluid is ejected into the human cavity or the animal cavity,'}, {'b': '24', 'a base () disposed opposing the discharge opening, and'}, {'b': '26', 'a side wall () that extends from the discharge opening towards the base and configured so that the tissue surrounding the orifice conforms to the shape of the side wall so as to form a leaktight seal between the tissue and the orifice; and'}], 'a nozzle () configured to be placed in external contact with tissue surrounding an orifice () without penetrating the orifice, the nozzle comprising{'b': '30', 'an interior conduit () disposed within the side wall and configured to deliver the fluid from the container to the discharge opening.'}2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising{'b': '50', 'an insertion barrier () at the base of the nozzle having an outside diameter greater than an outside diameter of the base of the nozzle, thereby defining an annular shoulder to preclude inadvertent insertion of the nozzle through the orifice.'}3. The device ...

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Номер записи: 24

02-05-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL/SURGICAL IRRIGATOR WITH A TIP THROUGH WHICH IRRIGATION FLUID IS DISCHARGED AND A SUCTION IS DRAWN, A VARIABLE RATE PULSE PUMP FOR DISCHARGING THE IRRIGATION FLUID AND A SEPERATE BATTERY PACK FOR POWERING THE PUMP

Номер: US20130110035A1

Автор: Arnett Jeffery D., Gately Nicholas V., Grulke David H., Hilsbos Ruth A., Sertic James L.

Принадлежит:

A medical/surgical irrigator comprising a handpiece and a tip assembly that is removably attached to the handpiece. Internal to the handpiece is a variable speed pulse pump from which irrigation fluid is discharged through the tip assembly. A single, variable speed motor regulates the pumping rate of the pump. The tip assembly includes a suction wand through which the discharged fluid is drawn away from the site to which the fluid is applied. 130-. (canceled)31. A medical irrigator comprising:a housing shaped to be hand held and having a front end, the front end having a fluid outlet opening;a tip assembly that extends forward from the front end of said housing, said tip assembly having an outlet tube in fluid communication with the housing fluid outlet opening and a suction tube;an inlet tube extending to said housing;a pulse pump capable of operating at a variable rate disposed in said housing that opens to the housing front end, said pump configured to receive fluid from said inlet tube and discharging the fluid through the fluid outlet opening;a single electric motor disposed in said housing and connected to said pump for actuating said pump, said motor operable at variable speeds to control the pumping rate of said pump;a control assembly disposed in said housing to regulate the speed of said motor;a flexible suction tube that is in fluid communication with said tip assembly suction tube and that extends away from said housing;a battery pack separate from said housing; anda flexible conductor assembly extending from said battery pack to said housing for supplying energy stored in said battery pack to said motor.32. The medical irrigator of claim 31 , wherein said control assembly has a switch that is moveably mounted to said housing claim 31 , said control assembly configured so that:when said switch is in a first position, said control assembly does not supply an energization signal to said motor;when said switch is in a second position, said control assembly ...

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Номер записи: 25

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Double barrel syringe and handles for use with double barrel syringes

Номер: US20130110036A1

Автор: Shawn P. Fojtik

Принадлежит: Control Medical Tech LLC

An apparatus that includes two syringes, or a “double barrel syringe,” includes one syringe that injects or infuses while the other syringe aspirates. In the double barrel syringe, injection and aspiration may be effected by a single action. The double barrel syringe may include a handle with two members. A first member of such a handle includes one arm that pivotally couples to a plunger of a first syringe and another arm that pivotally couples to a barrel of a second syringe. A second member of the handle includes one arm that pivotally couples to a barrel of the first syringe and another arm that pivotally couples to a plunger of the second syringe. Methods for injecting or infusing simultaneously with aspirating are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 26

09-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for extending a tube

Номер: US20130116559A1

Автор: Bnaiahu Levin, Boris Levin, Levy Ulanovsky, Vlad Lerner

Принадлежит: TORUS MEDICAL Ltd

Apparatus and methods for extending a tube, the apparatus including a foldable tube having a folded portion inside an unfolded portion of the tube, and a source of fluid coupled to the unfolded portion for providing fluid into the unfolded portion to unfold and extend the folded portion out of the unfolded portion to become an extension of the unfolded portion. The apparatus and methods are useful, inter alia, for cleansing the colon in the normal direction, that is, from the cecum to the anus, using an apparatus that is introduced via the anus. A washing liquid is supplied deep into the colon via the soft feed tube that is inserted via the anus and is extended into the colon by inflation. The washing liquid is then drained out via the anus through a drainage channel.

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Номер записи: 27

16-05-2013 дата публикации

Ear irrigation device

Номер: US20130123701A1

Автор: Federico Javier Hernandez Chafes

Принадлежит: Individual

The ear irrigation device for the removal of earwax integrates a fluid injector assembly with a fluid container ( 2 ) which is loaded and discharged by means of a guided rod ( 3 ) and plunger ( 4 ) assembly with bidirectional linear sliding through its inside, arranged in the container ( 2 ), which it divides into a front chamber (2 a ) and a rear chamber (2 b ), an actuating element ( 5 ) to move the rod-plunger assembly ( 3, 4 ) to said retracted position, a retaining element ( 13 ) to retain it, and a nozzle portion ( 6 ) for discharging by ejection the fluid of the front chamber (2 a ) of the container ( 2 ) having been provided. A handgrip ( 7 ) with a trigger ( 8 ) controls the retaining element ( 13 ) to release the rod-plunger assembly ( 3, 4 ) and allow it to move towards said extended position. The rod ( 3 ) of the plunger ( 4 ) is hollow and houses a fixed axial guide element ( 10 ) and a spring ( 12 ) coaxial to the axial element ( 10 ).

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Номер записи: 28

16-05-2013 дата публикации

Injection Molded Adjustable Shape Abscess Irrigation Device

Номер: US20130123708A1

Автор: Mark G. Sellers

Принадлежит: MGS Mfg Group Inc

An adjustable shape abscess irrigation device includes a first tube that is slidably associated with a second tube. The irrigation device includes a retainer that defines a variable shape diameter. The diameter of the retainer is selectively adjustable by the relative positioning of the first tube and the second tube such that, once placed relative to an abscess, the shape of the device can be manipulated to allow desired drainage of irrigation and abscess fluids beyond the confines of the abscess. Upon adequate drainage of the abscess, the cross-section shape of the retainer can be reduced to facilitate more comfortable and less detrimental removal of the device from the patient. Preferably, the irrigation device is formed via one or multi-shot injection molding and is formed of more than material.

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Номер записи: 29

23-05-2013 дата публикации

Ophthalmic System and a Computer Program Product

Номер: US20130131578A1

Автор: Stalmans Peter, Vijfvinkel Gerrit Jan

Принадлежит: D.O.R.C. Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center (International) B.V.

The invention relates to an ophthalmic system for controlling an infusion liquid pressure at a distal end of an ophthalmic irrigation device penetrating an eye and being connected to an irrigation line for feeding the device with an infusion liquid. The system comprises a processor that is arranged for estimating a compensation pressure for compensating an internal pressure loss in the eye due to surgical acts in the eye. The estimation result is used for dynamically adjusting, in response to the estimated compensation pressure, the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the irrigation line. The estimation step is based on a configuration and/or actual operation of an ophthalmic surgical device performing the surgical acts in the eye. 1. An ophthalmic system for controlling an infusion liquid pressure at a distal end of an ophthalmic irrigation device penetrating an eye and being connected to an irrigation line for feeding the device with an infusion liquid , the ophthalmic system comprising a processor that is arranged for estimating a compensation pressure for compensating an internal pressure loss in the eye due to surgical acts in the eye , for dynamically adjusting , in response to the estimated compensation pressure , the pressure of the irrigation liquid in the irrigation line , wherein the estimation step is based on at least one of a configuration and an actual operation of an ophthalmic surgical device performing the surgical acts in the eye.2. The ophthalmic system according to claim 1 , wherein the estimation step is directly based on data concerning at least one of the configuration and the actual operation of the ophthalmic surgical device.3. The ophthalmic system according to claim 1 , wherein the compensation pressure to be estimated is the internal pressure loss in the eye due to surgical acts in the eye.4. The ophthalmic system according to claim 1 , wherein the configuration of the ophthalmic surgical device includes the geometry and dimensions of ...

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Номер записи: 30

23-05-2013 дата публикации

INTERVENTIONAL CATHETER ASSEMBLIES, CONTROL CONSOLES AND ADAPTIVE TUBING CASSETTES

Номер: US20130131585A1

Автор: BRISTOL Peter, Eubanks Shannon, SCHUBERT Keith, VILBRANDT Patrick

Принадлежит: MEDRAD, INC.

Interventional catheter assemblies, operating systems and adaptive interface components allow operation of a variety of interventional catheter assemblies, including infusion catheters, aspiration catheters and interventional catheters that provide both infusion and aspiration, using a common control console housing infusion and aspiration systems. Adaptive tubing cassettes having a handle and one or more preformed tubing loops route aspiration and/or infusion tubing in a predetermined configuration to mate with aspiration and infusion systems on a control console. 1. An adaptive tubing cassette for use in connection with an interventional catheter assembly and a control console , comprising: a handle component having an interface region adapted to mount stably in a mating interface region of a control console and two preformed tubing loops mounted to and extending from the handle component , the preformed tubing loops each having different dimensions and different tubing properties.2. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein each of the preformed tubing loops forms a U-shaped loop.3. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein the preformed tubing loops extend from the handle component in the same direction in a side-by-side arrangement.4. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein a first preformed tubing loop comprises a thicker walled tubing material than that of a second preformed tubing loop.5. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein a first preformed tubing loop comprises a stiffer tubing material than that of a second preformed tubing loop.6. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein a first preformed tubing loop has a larger outer diameter than that of a second preformed tubing loop.7. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein a first preformed tubing loop extends a greater distance from an edge of the handle component than a second preformed tubing loop.8. The adaptive tubing cassette of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 31

23-05-2013 дата публикации

Medical device receptacle filling method and apparatus

Номер: US20130131611A1

Автор: Catherine P. Ha, James W. Staggs, Wayne S. Wong

Принадлежит: Abbott Medical Optics Inc

An apparatus and method for dispersing fluid from a fluid dispersal line is provided. The method comprises initiating operation of the medical apparatus, determining whether fluid has been dispersed from the medical apparatus via the fluid dispersal line since said initiating occurred, and assessing whether fluid is available in the fluid dispersal line. If fluid has not been dispersed from the medical apparatus since said initiating occurred and fluid is not available in the fluid dispersal line, the method includes distributing a commanded quantity of fluid plus an amount of fluid determined to fill the fluid dispersal line. Otherwise the method disperses only the commanded quantity of fluid.

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Номер записи: 32

30-05-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL IMPLEMENTS WITH SUCTION AND IRRIGATION PASSAGES

Номер: US20130138036A1

Автор: Solomon Clifford T., Solomon Theodore C.

Принадлежит:

The surgical implements () with suction and irrigation passages () each include separate suction and irrigation passages disposed internally and formed integrally within the shank () or shaft of the implement. The implement may be a periosteal elevator () having a relatively wide and thin tip (). The two passages () extend from the handle () end to a common plenum () within the tip portion (), with a series of common passages () extending from the plenum () to the distal edge () of the tip (). Alternatively, the implement might be a nerve root retractor () having a relatively narrow tip () with suction and irrigation passages () extending from the handle () end through the shank () of the device, the passages () remaining separated from one another. The shank () of the surgical implements may be straight or may have a bend ranging from 0° to 90°. 1. A surgical implement with suction and irrigation passages , comprising:an elongate shank having a handle portion, a handle end, and a distal tip portion having a distal inlet and outlet end opposite the handle portion;an irrigation passage disposed within and extending through the shank from the handle end to the distal tip portion of the shank, the irrigation passage being integrally formed within the shank; anda suction passage disposed within and extending through the shank from the handle end to the distal tip portion of the shank, the suction passage being integrally formed within the shank.2. The surgical implement with suction and irrigation passages according to claim 1 , wherein the implement is a periosteal elevator having a broad and thin tip portion.3. The surgical implement with suction and irrigation passages according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plenum disposed in the distal tip portion; anda plurality of distal suction and irrigation passages extending from the plenum to the distal inlet and outlet end.4. The surgical implement with suction and irrigation passages according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 33

06-06-2013 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR DRILL DRIVE AND LAVAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20130144211A1

Автор: Apitius Marie Katharina, VOGT Sebastian

Принадлежит: HERAEUS MEDICAL GMBH

Adapter for drill driven lavage system with first fastener for connecting the adapter to a drill drive, and second fastener for connecting the lavage system to the adapter. A shaft supported to rotate in axial direction and to connect to the drill drive that the shaft can be rotated by the drill drive. The adapter comprises a disc which is connected to the shaft in such manner that the disc rotates along when the shaft rotates. The disc comprises an attachment in an eccentric arrangement or the disc is inclined towards the rotation axis of the shaft. The adapter is connected to the lavage system by second fastener so that the rotating disc drives the lavage system. The adapter is connected to the lavage system by means of the second fastening facility in such manner that the pestle drives the lavage system and hits periodically onto a membrane of the lavage system. 2222070125228282070. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment () or the rotating disc ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , on the side facing away from the shaft ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , presses via a pressure point directly onto a membrane () of the lavage system claim 1 , wherein the pressure point runs over the membrane () periodically when the disc ( claim 1 , ) rotates.5442070. The adapter according to claim 4 , wherein the plunger () comprises a slanted surface on the side towards the disc ( claim 4 , ).6442070. The adapter according to claim 4 , wherein the end of the plunger () situated opposite from the disc ( claim 4 , ) claim 4 , is rounded.72070125228. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the disc ( claim 1 , ) is an eccentric tappet including a region that is farthest from the rotating shaft ( claim 1 , ) which periodically hits onto the membrane () of the lavage system.9. The adapter according to claim 8 , wherein{'b': 14', '26', '53', '43', '12', '52', '14', '26', '53', '2', '12', '52', '52', '12', '43', '12', '52', '2', '2, 'the first fastener (, , ) is implemented at the first ...

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Номер записи: 34

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Selectively Moveable Valve Elements for Aspiration and Irrigation Circuits

Номер: US20130150782A1

Автор: Morgan Michael D., Oliveira Mel Matthew, Sorensen Gary P.

Принадлежит: Alcon Research, Ltd.

Various arrangements of fluidics systems are disclosed. In one arrangement, an aspiration circuit for a fluidics system is disclosed that selectively controls aspiration. The aspiration circuit comprises an aspiration line operatively connected to a surgical instrument, an aspiration exhaust line operatively connected to a waste receptacle; an aspiration vent line connected at a first end to the aspiration line; and a selectively variable vent valve operatively connected to the aspiration vent line. The variable vent valve may be selectively moved to vary aspiration pressure within the aspiration line. Other fluidics systems are disclosed that include a selectively positionable irrigation valve that may also be incorporated into a fluidics system that includes a variable vent valve. 1. An aspiration circuit for a fluidics system for selectively controlling aspiration , comprising:an aspiration line operatively connected to a surgical instrument,an aspiration exhaust line operatively connected to a waste receptacle;an aspiration vent line connected at a first end to the aspiration line; anda selectively variable vent valve operatively connected to the aspiration vent line, wherein the variable vent valve may be selectively moved to selectively change aspiration pressure within the aspiration line.2. The aspiration circuit of claim 1 , wherein the aspiration vent line is connected at a second end to the aspiration exhaust line.3. The aspiration circuit of claim 1 , wherein the aspiration vent line is connected at a second end to atmosphere.4. The aspiration circuit of claim 1 , wherein the aspiration vent line is connected at a second end to a vent pressure source of pressurized fluid or saline.5. The aspiration circuit of claim 1 , wherein the aspiration vent line is connected at a second end to an irrigation line.6. The aspiration circuit of claim 1 , wherein the vent valve is a rotary valve that further comprises an input opening claim 1 , an output opening and a ...

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Номер записи: 35

13-06-2013 дата публикации

Irrigation Catheter Device and Ablation System

Номер: US20130150805A1

Автор: Boomsma Kevin, Kaufmann Ralf, Kiefer Andreas, Knorr Stefan, Weiss Ingo

Принадлежит: VascoMed GmbH

An irrigation catheter device, in particular an ablation catheter, including a catheter body in which a central lumen extends from a proximal region into a distal region, wherein a large number of irrigation channels extend away from the lumen, the outlet openings of which out of the catheter body are distributed across the distal end region thereof, wherein sensors are assigned to the central lumen and/or the individual irrigation channels for pressure measurement and/or to measure the flow velocity, to which evaluation means are connected, which are designed to determine the open or closed state of a portion of the irrigation channels on the basis of measured values registered by the sensors. 1. An irrigation catheter device , in particular an ablation catheter , comprising:a catheter body in which a central lumen extends from a proximal region into a distal region, wherein a large number of irrigation channels extend away from the lumen, the outlet openings of which out of the catheter body are distributed across the distal end region thereof, wherein sensors are assigned to the central lumen and/or the individual irrigation channels for pressure measurement or to measure the flow velocity, to which evaluation means are connected, which are designed to determine the open or closed state of a portion of the irrigation channels on the basis of measured values registered by the sensors.2. The irrigation catheter device according to claim 1 , wherein a lumen sensor is assigned only to the central lumen claim 1 , and comparator means are provided in the evaluation means to compare currently registered measured values with stored comparison values for the possible combinations of open and closed states of the irrigation channels.3. The irrigation catheter device according to claim 1 , wherein one irrigation channel sensor is assigned to one irrigation channel claim 1 , and claim 1 , in the evaluation means claim 1 , comparator means for comparing currently registered ...

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Номер записи: 36

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Handle for a Medical Instrument

Номер: US20130158467A1

Автор: HERMLE Rainer, Merz Robin

Принадлежит:

A handle for a medical instrument having a handle housing and a connection adapter for hose and/or tube connections, which can be inserted into the handle housing. The connection adapter can be inserted fluid-tight into a corresponding support recess of the handle housing by at least one connection support and such that a surrounding ring groove for inserting a sealing element is positioned on the at least one connection support. It is proposed that at least two surrounding ring grooves, mounted one behind the other, should be configured on the connection support in the axial direction of the at least one connection support, such that the connection support has a constant outer diameter in the area of the at least two ring grooves and such that a sealing element, is positioned at least in the first ring groove, looking from the free end of the connection support. 1. A handle for a medical instrument having a handle housing and a connection adapter for hose and/or tubular connections , which can be inserted into the handle housing , such that the connection adapter can be inserted fluid-tight into a corresponding support recess of the handle housing by at least one connection support and such that on at least one connection support a surrounding ring groove is positioned for inserting a sealing element , whereinin the axial direction of the at least one connection support at least two surrounding ring grooves, situated one behind the other, are configured on the connection support, such that the connection support has a constant outer diameter in the area of the at least two ring grooves and that a sealing element is positioned at least in the first ring groove, as seen from the free end of the connection support.2. The handle according to claim 1 , wherein the ring grooves arranged one behind the other are separated from one another in each case by a blocking element.3. The handle according to claim 2 , wherein the blocking elements are configured as radial mounds.4 ...

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Номер записи: 37

20-06-2013 дата публикации

Nozzle apparatus and methods of using same

Номер: US20130158513A1

Автор: Daniel Darst, Eric Jason Krause, Jay Betz, William Robert Worrell

Принадлежит: TRICORD PHARMACEUTICALS LLC

In accordance with some embodiments, a nozzle apparatus includes a body having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a gripping portion for attaching and removing the nozzle apparatus from a container. In one embodiment, the second portion is sized and configured to be positioned in at least one nostril of an individual. A portion of the second portion being asymmetrical to the first portion of the body. The first and second portions of the body define a fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet of the body. A portion of the fluid passageway is centrally disposed from the inlet of the body along an axis of the body. A portion of the fluid passageway angles obliquely substantially near the outlet of the body. The outlet of the fluid passageway has a diameter greater than the diameter of the passageway.

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Номер записи: 38

27-06-2013 дата публикации

Mechanical Wound Therapy for Sub-Atmospheric Wound Care System

Номер: US20130165821A1

Автор: Freedman Brett, Shuler Michael

Принадлежит: J&M SHULER MEDICAL, INC.

A mechanical wound therapy (MWT) system includes a connection for a vacuum source, which is routed through an airtight covering to a porous material positioned over the wound. The porous material may be a tubing network interspaced by a netting material constructed of biologically inert or bioabsorbable material. Alternatively, the porous material may be a layered unified dressing in which layers of mesh, netting or thin perforated film are separated and fixedly attached to functional elements of the dressing (e.g., irrigation tubing) or spacers. The vacuum and irrigation systems may be completely separated. An airtight sealing layer or foldable adhesive sealing layer may seal the dressing and facilitate sealing the dressing to the wound margins. Additional modular devices such as a wound approximating system, positive pressure bladders and adjuvant therapy modules as well as enhanced monitoring technology can be added to synergistically increase the capabilities of each dressing. 1. A unified dressing structure for a sub-atmospheric wound-care system , the unified dressing structure comprising:an airtight cover component configured as a dorsal surface of the unified dressing structure;a connector attached to the cover component and configured to connect to a line from a vacuum source; anda porous dressing component disposed as a ventral surface of the unified dressing structure and fixedly attached to the cover component, wherein the porous dressing component is configured to cover an open wound.2. The unified dressing structure of claim 1 , further comprising:an adhesive strip with a weak adhesive disposed on a perimeter edge of the cover component, said perimeter edge extending laterally beyond the porous dressing component.3. The unified dressing structure of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive strip is configured to removably affix to skin surrounding the open wound to make an airtight connection.4. The unified dressing structure of claim 1 , wherein the porous ...

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Номер записи: 39

27-06-2013 дата публикации

Hand Held Irrigation And Suction Tool

Номер: US20130165849A1

Автор: Capraro Philippe A., Doig Thomas S., Monty Charles J.

Принадлежит: Camodo, LLC

An irrigation tool that includes a handle configured for grasping by a hand of a user of the tool having a handgrip displaceable using the hand in a manner that selectively controls the rate of flow of irrigation fluid discharged from the tool. The handgrip includes a compressible chamber mounted to the handle via at least one fluid coupling with the chamber compressible by manually squeezing the handgrip to discharge irrigation fluid. The chamber can be provided by a bulb in operable cooperation with a fluid coupling that provides an irrigation fluid flow-modulating control valve arrangement responsive to the magnitude and rate of applied squeezing force. The tool can include an aspirator having a suction passage integrally formed in the handle with a suction control valve operable using the same hand used to control irrigation fluid flow producing a hand-held hand operated combination irrigation and suction tool. 1. A hand-held irrigation tool comprising a handle grasped by a hand of a user of the tool with the handle comprising an irrigation fluid conduit and a manipulable handgrip configured to control flow of irrigation fluid through the irrigation fluid conduit out the tool.2. The hand-held irrigation tool of claim 1 , wherein the manipulable handgrip is configured to control the amount of flow of irrigation fluid through the irrigation fluid conduit out the tool based on the amount of pressure manually applied to the manipulable handgrip by the hand of the user grasping the handle.3. The hand-held irrigation tool of claim 2 , wherein the handle comprises a fluid coupling in fluid flow communication with the irrigation fluid conduit and the manipulable handgrip comprises a compressible chamber engaged with the fluid coupling wherein operable cooperation between the fluid coupling and compressible chamber defines an irrigation fluid flow-modulating control valve arrangement.4. The hand-held irrigation tool of claim 3 , wherein compressible chamber comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 40

27-06-2013 дата публикации

COMBINED COAXIAL AND BIMANUAL IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130165850A1

Автор: Grueebler Reto, Lane Stephen, Schaller Philipp

Принадлежит: Alcon Research, Ltd.

A hand piece having an irrigation portion and an aspiration portion that are releasably coupled is disclosed. In an assembled configuration, the irrigation portion and the aspiration portion are coupled such that the hand piece may be manipulable by a user as a single unit. In a separated configuration, the irrigation portion and the aspiration portion may be utilized separate from each other. The irrigation portion and the aspiration portion may be freely moved between the assembled configuration and the separated configuration. 1. An I/A hand piece comprising:an irrigation portion; andan aspiration portion, one of the irrigation portion or the aspiration portion comprising a receptacle into which at least a portion of the other of the irrigation portion or aspiration portion is removably received.2. The I/A hand piece of claim 1 , wherein one of the irrigation portion or the aspiration portion comprises a body defining a recess and wherein the other of the irrigation portion or the aspiration portion comprises a body including a profile configured to be releasably received into the recess.3. The I/A hand piece of claim 1 , wherein the recess extends longitudinally along the body.4. The I/A hand piece of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle and the portion of the other of the irrigation portion or the aspiration portion received within the receptacle form a fluid-tight seal.5. The hand piece of claim 1 , wherein the hand piece is selectively configurable between an assembled configuration in which the irrigation portion and the aspiration portion are coupled together such that the at least a portion of irrigation portion or the aspiration portion is received within the receptacle of the other of the irrigation portion or the aspiration portion and a separated configuration in which the irrigation portion and the aspiration portion are decoupled from each other.6. The I/A hand piece of further comprising an irrigation sleeve.7. The I/A hand piece of claim 6 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 41

27-06-2013 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING AND/OR DIAGNOSIS OF DISORDERS OF THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Номер: US20130165873A1

Автор: Makower Joshua, Morriss John, Pader Mei

Принадлежит: ACCLARENT, INC.

A method for irrigating a paranasal sinus may involve advancing a distal portion of a sinus irrigation catheter through an ostium of a paranasal sinus into the sinus and passing fluid through multiple ports disposed at different locations along a length of the catheter distal portion into the sinus. A flexible irrigation catheter device for irrigating a paranasal sinus may include: an elongate catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therebetween, and a tapered distal portion extending proximally from the distal end of the catheter body; a proximal hub coupled with the proximal end of the catheter body for connecting to a source of irrigation fluid; multiple side ports disposed along the catheter body closer to the distal end than the proximal end and in fluid communication with the lumen; and a distal end port at the distal end of the catheter body. 113-. (canceled)14. A flexible irrigation catheter device for irrigating a paranasal sinus , the device comprising:an elongate catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen therebetween, and a tapered distal portion extending proximally from the distal end of the catheter body, wherein at least a portion of the catheter body is sized to pass through a nasal cavity and through a sinus ostium to enter a paranasal sinus;a proximal hub coupled with the proximal end of the catheter body for connecting to a source of irrigation fluid;multiple side ports disposed along the catheter body closer to the distal end than the proximal end and in fluid communication with the lumen; anda distal end port at the distal end of the catheter body.15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the tapered distal portion of the catheter body measures between 0.140 inches and 0.160 inches.16. The device of claim 15 , wherein the side ports are located proximal to the tapered distal portion.17. The device of claim 14 , wherein the side ports comprise three side ports disposed in a helical pattern along the catheter body.18 ...

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Номер записи: 42

11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION OF AT LEAST ONE COMPOUND FROM BLOOD, AND EXTRACTION DEVICE FOR USE IN THE EXECUTION OF SAID METHOD

Номер: US20130177478A1

Автор: ANITUA ALDECOA Eduardo

Принадлежит: BIOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, I MAS D, S.L.

Method for the preparation of at least one compound with biological properties from blood, where said method is performed in sealed tubes at a pressure below atmospheric pressure, thereby reducing or preventing the bacterial contamination of the compound through handling. The method comprises the repetition, for as many times as is required, of the following steps: connecting a second container that is vacuum-sealed to an extraction device connected in turn to a first container that contains blood separated into fractions, waiting for a period of time until the required fraction (s) is/are transferred, and removing said second container, with it thus being possible to obtain several second containers with different compounds for different medical applications including biological therapies. The steps may be performed in a closed system, without removing the caps of the containers, or alternatively the first container may be opened prior to the introduction of the extraction device. 1. Extraction device for the execution of a method for the preparation of at least one compound from blood , comprising:{'b': '2', 'a first needle () for insertion into a first sealed container to a first level for extraction of a blood fraction at said first level within the first container reached by said first needle, said first sealed container maintained at a pressure below atmospheric pressure and adapted to contain blood fractions at different levels therein,'}{'b': '4', 'a second needle () for insertion into a second sealed container, the first needle and the second needle being in communication via a passageway for transfer of the first fraction of blood to the second container, said second sealed container maintained at a pressure lower than the pressure within the first sealed container,'}means for opening and closing the passageway between the first needle and the second needle.22433a. Device according to claim 1 , characterised in that the means for opening and closing the ...

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Номер записи: 43

18-07-2013 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSNASAL IRRIGATION OR SUCTIONING OF THE SINUSES

Номер: US20130184574A1

Автор: Goldfarb Eric A., JR. Richard R., Lin Arthur M., Newhauser, White John W.

Принадлежит:

An irrigation catheter for the treatment of the sinus anatomy is described. The catheter comprises a proximal portion, a rigid middle portion, and a flexible distal portion. The flexible distal portion comprises an irrigation tip and the proximal portion has a stiffness that is intermediate the stiffness of the rigid middle portion and the flexible distal portion. The irrigation tip has a tip opening and one or more radially facing openings. A method for irrigating or suctioning the sinus anatomy includes inserting an irrigation catheter into a patient's anatomy and irrigating or suctioning a target space. 1. An irrigation catheter for the treatment of a sinus , the catheter having an irrigation lumen , said catheter comprising:a proximal portion:a rigid middle portion ; anda flexible distal portion;wherein the flexible distal portion comprises an irrigation tip andwherein the proximal portion has a stiffness that is intermediate the stiffness of said rigid middle portion and said flexible distal portion.2. The catheter of wherein the irrigation tip comprises a tip opening and one or more radially facing openings.33. The catheter of wherein the one or more radially facing openings comprise openings.4. The catheter of wherein the radially facing openings have a diameter of between 0.020 inches and 0.050 inches.5. The catheter of wherein the radially facing openings have a diameter of 0.026 inches.6. The catheter of wherein the rigid middle portion comprises a stiffening member that surrounds the irrigation lumen.7. The catheter of wherein the stiffening member is a hypotube.8. The catheter of wherein the proximal portion comprises a nylon sleeve that surrounds the irrigation lumen.9. The catheter of wherein the medical device further comprises one or more direct visualization markers.10. The catheter of wherein the medical device further comprises one or more radiographic markers.11. The catheter of wherein the medical device further comprises a dual-use connector ...

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Номер записи: 44

18-07-2013 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TRANSNASAL DILATION AND IRRIGATION OF THE SINUSES

Номер: US20130184683A1

Автор: Chow Mina W.B., Goldfarb Eric A., Ha Hung V., Muni Ketan P.

Принадлежит:

A medical device, and a system and packaged kit containing the medical device for the treatment of a sinus opening is described. The medical device comprises a proximal end, a distal end, and a shaft system having an inflation lumen and an irrigation lumen the proximal and. The shaft system has a proximal shaft section and a distal shaft section. An inflatable balloon is attached to the distal shaft section in a position that is proximal to said distal end. The irrigation tip is distal to the balloon on the distal shaft section and has a tip opening and one or more radially facing openings. A method for treating a sinus opening includes inserting a system that includes the medical device, a sinus guide catheter and a sinus guide element into a patient's anatomy, dilating the sinus opening and irrigating a target in the nasal anatomy. 1. A medical device for the treatment of a sinus opening , the medical device comprising:a proximal end:a distal end;a shaft system having an inflation lumen and an irrigation lumen between said proximal end and said distal end, said shaft system having a proximal shaft section and a distal shaft section;an inflatable balloon on said distal shaft section and proximal to said distal end; andan irrigation tip on said distal shaft section, distal to the inflatable balloon, said irrigation tip comprising a tip opening and one or more radially facing openings.2. The medical device of wherein the one or more radially facing openings comprise 3 openings.3. The medical device of wherein the radially facing openings have a diameter of between 0.020 inches and 0.050 inches.4. The medical device of wherein the radially facing openings have a diameter of 0.026 inches.5. The medical device of wherein the radially facing opening are spaced 120 degrees apart.6. The medical device of wherein the inflation lumen and the irrigation lumen are adjacent lumens.7. The medical device of wherein the irrigation tip comprises an atraumatic tip portion.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 45

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Compositions for fecal floral transplantation and methods for making and using them and devices for delivering them

Номер: US20130195804A1

Автор: Thomas Julius Borody

Принадлежит: Thomas Julius Borody

In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, e.g., formulations, used for gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments or lavage, e.g., orthostatic lavage, e.g., for inducing the purgation (e.g., cleansing) of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including a colon; and methods for making and using them. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used for the stabilization, amelioration, treatment and/or prevention of constipation, for the treatment of abdominal pain, particularly non-specific abdominal pain, and diarrhea, including diarrhea caused by a drug side effect, a psychological condition, a disease or a condition such as Crohn's Disease, a poison, a toxin or an infection, e.g., a toxin-mediated traveler's diarrhea, or C. difficile or the pseudo-membranous colitis associated with this infection. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceuticals and products (articles) of manufacture for delivering these compositions and formulations to an individual, e.g., a human or an animal. The invention also provides devices for delivering a fecal material to a patient.

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Номер записи: 46

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Removing Cells from an Organism

Номер: US20130197296A1

Автор: Dapprich Johannes, Ott Karl-Heinz

Принадлежит:

A minimally invasive method to eliminate circulating agents from an organism to prevent and treat diseases is disclosed. The method utilizes immunomagnetic methods to concentrate and localize disease-associated agents in a small region of the body. Subsequently, the complexes are removed from the body. Removal of disease-causing or disease-promoting agents (circulating tumor cells, bacteria, viruses and virus-infected cells, certain immune cells) would add a significant new option for intervention of disease progression and supplement other therapeutic options. 1. A method for removal of disease-associated circulating entities from an organism , comprising:a. introducing paramagnetic or superparamagnetic nanoparticles into a fluid component of the organism, wherein the nanoparticles are functionalized so that they comprise at least one bioaffinity molecule that binds to a first target surface structure on a first disease-associated circulating entity and wherein the nanoparticles are introduced into a compartment of the body that permits the nanoparticles to contact the first disease-associated circulating entities, wherein complexes of functionalized nanoparticles and first disease-associated circulating entities form upon contact;b. applying a magnetic field to a target region of the body, wherein the magnetic field concentrates the nanoparticles within the target region; andc. removing from the body the complexes within the target region.2. The method of wherein the magnetic field of step b is externally applied.3. The method of wherein the contacting of the first disease-associated circulating entities and the nanoparticles is enhanced by an additional step of magnetic mixing of the first disease-associated circulating entities and the nanoparticles.4. The method of wherein the magnetic mixing step comprises an externally applied magnetic field wherein the magnetic field causes relative motion of the nanoparticles with respect to the fluid within which the ...

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Номер записи: 47

01-08-2013 дата публикации

NASAL RINSE TIP

Номер: US20130197450A1

Автор: Mehta Ketan C.

Принадлежит:

A device for nasal lavage is described. The device ejects a gentle flow of fluid under pressure. The fluid stream provides a high quantity of fluid at low pressure. The low pressure fluid stream is more comfortable for a user than a high pressure fluid stream that is delivered by some types of pressurized cans of solution. 1. A device comprising:a body surrounding a chamber;a valve;an actuator having a fluid path that is fluidly connected to the chamber when the valve is in an open position; anda tip, wherein the tip is configured to attenuate a pressure of fluid flow exiting the actuator,wherein the tip has a distal portion and a proximate portion, the distal portion has a stop and an aperture, the stop being positioned to block the fluid flow exiting the aperture and causing the fluid flow to be redirected toward the proximate portion of the tip.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein an exterior of the tip tapers outwardly between the distal portion and the proximate portion.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the exterior is curved between the distal portion and the proximate portion.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the aperture in the proximate portion defines an interior of a collar that surrounds a portion of the actuator.5. The device of wherein the distal portion includes at least four apertures and the at least four apertures surround the stop.6. The device of whereina canal is between the at least four apertures and the aperture that defines the interior of the collar; andeach of the four apertures is fluidly connected to an annular chamber, and the annular chamber is fluidly connected to the canal.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein a greatest extent of the at least four apertures together is greater than an external circumference of the annular chamber.8. The device of claim 7 , further comprising a circular chamber between the canal and the annular chamber.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the external circumference of the annular chamber is greater than a ...

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Номер записи: 48

01-08-2013 дата публикации

FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20130197471A1

Автор: Carr Douglas L., Williams Jeffrey B

Принадлежит: THERMEDX, LLC

Fluid management system and method of operating a fluid management system which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. The fluid management system may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes. 1. A fluid management system for supplying fluids of at least two types , said system comprising:at least one fluid supply container;at least one fluid collection container;a pump configured to deliver a fluid from the at least one fluid supply container to a site, said site being a surgical site or a patient; a user interface for communication between the control system and a user, including inputting data to the control system and outputting data from the control system;', 'a fluid deficit monitoring function for determining a fluid deficit that is a difference between (i) a volume of fluid delivered to the site from the at least one fluid supply container and (ii) a volume of fluid returned from the site to the at least one fluid collection container; and', 'a fluid deficit alarm function for activating a fluid deficit alarm when a fluid deficit exceeds a fluid deficit alarm limit indicative of a maximum fluid deficit associated with a type of fluid communicated to the control system., 'a control system for operating the fluid management system in at least one of (1) a pressure control mode, wherein said control system controls the pump to deliver fluid to the site at approximately a target pressure or (2) a flow control mode, wherein said control system controls the pump to deliver fluid to the site at approximately a target flow rate, said control system including2. A fluid management system according to claim 1 , wherein said control system provides a deficit alarm limit selection via said user interface for adjustment of said fluid deficit alarm limit within a predetermined range.3. A fluid management system according to claim 2 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 49

08-08-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY INSTRUMENTATION

Номер: US20130204223A1

Автор: BRANNON JAMES K.

Принадлежит:

An embodiment of the invention includes a quantum fluid flow management apparatus which controls and facilitates delivery of liquid and/or air to the surgical site during a surgical procedure via a trumpet valve, various restriction (crimping) devices, and a network of tubing for selectively passing air or fluid through to the surgical site. The trumpet valve allows for selective control of air or fluid or both or neither. Additionally the flow management apparatus controls the application and suction of fluids from the surgical site which may be used in cooperation with the injection of a fluid such as water to irrigate the surgical site to remove body fluids, debrided material or the like. 1. An improved endoscopic surgery fluid management apparatus for controlling the delivery of liquid to a surgical site during a surgical procedure wherein the fluid management apparatus comprises a plurality of fluid restriction devices and a trumpet valve including a first valve in communication with a second valve along a main passage for selective transmission of fluid to the surgical site , the improvement comprising:a fluid network operationally connected between said trumpet valve and said restriction devices for fluid communication of said transmitted fluid throughout said fluid network;a main fluid conduit in communication with a fluid delivery means and associated with the first valve; anda patient conduit extending between the second valve and an endoscopic instrument for selective transmission of fluid through the endoscopic instrument towards the surgical site.2. The improved endoscopic surgery fluid management apparatus of further comprising a first passage in communication with the first valve and a second passage in communication with the second valve claim 1 , wherein one of said first passage and second passage is associated with a pneumatic source and the other of said first and second passage is associated with a hydraulic source.3. The improved endoscopic ...

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Номер записи: 50

15-08-2013 дата публикации

WOUND THERAPY DEVICE

Номер: US20130211318A1

Автор: Croizat Pierre, Eckstein Axel

Принадлежит: Paul Hartmann AG

Wound therapy device for the treatment of wounds by means of negative pressure and fluid irrigation, includes a negative-pressure dressing, a pressure sensor which can generate pressure measurement values in order to determine the negative pressure present in the negative-pressure dressing, a drainage container for collecting liquid, and a drainage line by means of which liquid can be conveyed from the negative-pressure dressing into the drainage container. The device can further include a first pump unit for aspirating liquid from the wound space via the drainage line, an instillation container for making available an instillation fluid, an instillation line. Instillation fluid can be delivered from the instillation container into the wound space. 120405060. Wound therapy device ( , , , ) for the treatment of wounds by means of negative pressure and fluid irrigation , comprising{'b': '15', 'i. a negative-pressure dressing () with a fluid-tight cover, such that a wound space can be formed between the cover and the wound base,'}{'b': 2', '2, 'ii. a pressure sensor means (), which can generate pressure measurement values, wherein the pressure sensor means () is in fluidic communication with the wound space,'}{'b': '1', 'iii. a drainage container () for collecting liquid,'}{'b': 3', '1, 'iv. a drainage line () by means of which liquid can be conveyed from the wound space into the drainage container (),'}{'b': 4', '3', '4', '1, 'v. a first pump unit () for aspirating liquid from the wound space via the drainage line (), wherein the first pump unit () is connected in a fluid-conducting manner to the drainage container (),'}{'b': '7', 'vi. an instillation container () for making available an instillation fluid,'}{'b': 8', '7, 'vii. an instillation line () by means of which instillation fluid can be delivered from the instillation container () into the wound space,'}{'b': '7', 'viii. a means for delivering an instillation fluid from the instillation container () into the ...

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Номер записи: 51

22-08-2013 дата публикации

BRONCHOTRACHEAL ACCESS VALVE FOR A BRONCHOASPIRATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130218071A1

Автор: Resca Daniele

Принадлежит: Covidien AG

A bronchotracheal access valve for a bronchoaspiration apparatus. The valve is characterized in that the rotation of a second member in a given direction with respect to a first member moves the valve from a configuration in which a conduit communicates hydraulically with a sleeve, to a configuration in which the conduit communicates hydraulically with a flush conduit via a duct and a channel to flush an end portion of a catheter. 1. A method comprising:removing a catheter from within a patient through a patient conduit;rotating a first member of a bronchotracheal access valve in a first direction with respect to a second member of the bronchotracheal access valve such that a catheter insertion conduit and a flush conduit of the bronchotracheal access valve are communicatively coupled to one another, and are not coupled to the patient conduit; andflushing a distal end of the catheter in the catheter insertion conduit with a fluid flowing through the flushing conduit and a duct, wherein the duct is configured to create selective fluid communication between the catheter insertion conduit and the flush conduit, and wherein a surface of the first member closes the patient conduit.2. The method of wherein claim 1 , the first member comprises the catheter insertion conduit and the flush conduit.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second member comprises the patient conduit and at least partially defines the duct that communicatively couples the catheter insertion conduit and the flush conduit.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the duct is substantially semicircular.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the duct comprises a channel integrated in an inner wall of the catheter insertion conduit.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bronchotracheal access valve comprises a seal between the first member and the second member7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the seal comprises a first region that seals the duct in communication with the flush conduit from the patient conduit ...

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Номер записи: 52

29-08-2013 дата публикации

Irrigation Devices Adapted to be used with a Light Source for the Identification and Treatment of Bodily Passages

Номер: US20130225937A1

Автор: Cherry Thomas, Melder Patrick C., Schaeffer Darin

Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage. 1. An irrigation device adapted to be used with a light source for the identification and treatment of a bodily passage , the irrigation device comprising:an elongate tubular member having a lengthwise axis and comprising a circumferential wall, a first proximal end, and a first distal end, the circumferential wall defining a first lumen extending between the first proximal end and the first distal end and a plurality of apertures, each aperture of the plurality of apertures extending through the circumferential wall and providing access to the first lumen; andan optical fiber disposed in the first lumen of the elongate tubular member and comprising a second proximal end adapted to be operatively connected to said light source and a second distal end attached to the circumferential wall of the elongate tubular member at a point between the plurality of apertures and the distal end relative to the lengthwise axis.2. The irrigation device of claim 1 , wherein the elongate tubular member defines a curve along the lengthwise axis.3. The irrigation device of claim 2 , wherein at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures is defined by the circumferential wall at a point between the curve and the first distal end.4. The irrigation device of claim 2 , wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures is defined by the circumferential wall at a point between the curve and the first distal end.5. The irrigation device of claim 1 , further comprising an adapter disposed on the first distal end of the elongate tubular member claim 1 , the adapter ...

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Номер записи: 53

05-09-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-PURPOSE ASPIRATION/IRRIGATION/POLISHING TIPS SUITABLE FOR CATARACT SURGERIES AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20130231605A1

Автор: Walter Keith Andrew

Принадлежит: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Devices and methods for cataract surgery include a tip with a textured outer surface that is configured to gently scrape the capsule bag to allow aspiration of cortical tissue. 1. A method of performing cataract surgery , comprising:performing a phacoemulsification procedure on an eye of a patient; theninserting, in vivo, an elastomeric tip of an aspiration/irrigation tool having an aspiration port and a textured patch on an outer surface thereof into a capsule bag of a patient; thenmoving the tip to cause the textured patch to contact cortical tissue thereby releasing it from a posterior capsule; and thenaspirating the released cortical tissue using an aspiration port on the tip.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tip has a non-textured smooth outer surface proximate the irrigation/aspiration port claim 1 , the smooth outer surface covering a greater surface area than a surface area of the textured patch.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textured patch resides only on a distalmost end of the tip.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textured patch covers only a rounded distal end of the tip a distance forward of the aspiration portion.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tip has a smooth surface opposite the textured patch claim 2 , the method comprising rotating the tip so that the textured surface faces the cortical tissue after the inserting step.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising oscillating and/or reciprocating a translating member proximate the aspiration port to crush claim 1 , fragment claim 1 , or otherwise reduce size of lens pieces in the eye of the patient before the moving the tip step to remove loose lens material after the phacoemulsification.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performing step comprises transmitting laser pulses to a lens in the eye of the patient to perform the phacoemulsification.8052. The method of claim 1 , wherein the translating is carried out to move a leading end of a translating member aft and ...

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Номер записи: 54

12-09-2013 дата публикации

EZ Ears

Номер: US20130237920A1

Автор: Kokenis Louis J.

Принадлежит:

A pet ear cleaning device is disclosed for gently cleaning an animal's ears. The device can be used for home or veterinary use. The pet ear cleaning device comprises a nozzle, a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the nozzle, an internal pump assembly, and a tip for cleaning a pet's ear. A user would press a manual dispensing component which would activate the internal pump assembly which would then draw fluid from the liquid reservoir and transfer it to the nozzle. The liquid reservoir is typically a reusable reservoir that a user would re-fill with ear cleaning solution when empty, or it can be a replacement cartridge. Further, the nozzle typically comprises threads on its end for retaining the cleaning tip on the nozzle. After use, a user would discard the tip via a manually operated discard component that allows a user to remove the soiled tip hands free. 1. A pet ear cleaning device , comprising:a nozzle;a liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the nozzle;an internal pump assembly for transferring fluid from the liquid reservoir to the nozzle;a manual dispensing component for activating the internal pump assembly; anda tip for cleaning a pet's ear.2. The pet ear cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein the tip is a disposable tip.3. The pet ear cleaning device of claim 2 , wherein the disposable tip retains fluid which is dispensed from the nozzle.4. The pet ear cleaning device of claim 3 , wherein the nozzle saturates the tip from inside out by way of a misting action that emanates from the nozzle when the manual dispensing component is activated.5. The pet ear cleaning device of claim 1 , wherein the manual dispensing component is at least one of a button claim 1 , a trigger claim 1 , or a pump.6. The pet ear cleaning device of claim 1 , further comprising a dust cap secured to the nozzle when the cleaning device is not in use.7. The pet ear cleaning device of claim 6 , wherein the nozzle comprises threads at a base of the nozzle to secure the tip ...

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Номер записи: 55

19-09-2013 дата публикации

FOREIGN BODY LOCATION AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE

Номер: US20130245421A1

Автор: Andrus Charles Hiram, Andrus Patrick Christopher, Foster Virginia E., Krishi Peddada

Принадлежит: ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY

Devices having the capability to both locate and retrieve objects are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to devices having a probe comprising an ultrasound detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving objects from a medium. The present disclosure further relates to devices having a probe comprising an electromagnetic detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving metallic objects from a medium. Devices of the present disclosure are specifically adapted for use as medical devices for locating and retrieving a foreign body in a subject in need. 1. A device for locating and retrieving an object in a medium comprising: an ultrasound detector; and', 'a probe tip, wherein the ultrasound detector is positioned proximate to the probe tip; and, 'a probe comprising a movable portion; and', 'a non-movable portion coupled to the movable portion and comprising a grasper tip;, 'a grasper slidably coupled to the probe and comprisingwherein the probe tip and the grasper tip are configured to grasp the object therebetween.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one distal handle connected to a distal end of the grasper claim 1 , wherein the distal handle is operable to move the grasper tip relative to the non-movable portion.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the probe is further adapted to receive a stopcock end.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the stopcock end is further adapted to receive a fluid fitting.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the fluid fitting is selected from the group consisting of a Luer lock fitting claim 4 , a compression fitting claim 4 , and combinations thereof.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a liquid dispenser adapted to supply a liquid through the probe.7. A device for locating and retrieving a metallic object in a medium comprising: an electromagnetic detector; and', 'a probe tip, wherein the electromagnetic detector is positioned proximate to the probe tip; and, 'a probe comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 56

26-09-2013 дата публикации

Fluid management catheter and methods of using same

Номер: US20130253266A1

Автор: Alan J. Dextradeur, Daniel McCusker

Принадлежит: Codman and Shurtleff Inc

A catheter and method for managing fluid in a patient, the catheter having an elongated shaft with a distal end and a proximal end. The shaft defines at least one lumen extending substantially therethrough, the shaft further defining a plurality of drainage holes along a distal portion of the shaft, with the drainage holes in fluid communication with the lumen. The catheter further has a substantially transparent tip portion attached to the distal end of the shaft with an outer distal leading surface that is substantially rounded to assist insertion through tissue.

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Номер записи: 57

10-10-2013 дата публикации

Device, system and method for assessing attitude and alignment of a surgical cassette

Номер: US20130267819A1

Автор: James Gerg, Kyle Lynn, Lauren M. HICKEY, Mark W. Ross

Принадлежит: Abbott Medical Optics Inc

A system and method of receiving a cassette to a console of a phacoemulsification system. The system and method may include receiving the cassette in close proximity to a cassette receptacle comprising a receiving surface, sensing variations in at least two variable resistances mounted respectively diagonally about the receiving surface, and comparing the variations as between the at least two variable resistances to assess an attitude of the cassette. The system and method may optionally include clamping the cassette responsively to the comparing step.

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Номер записи: 58

10-10-2013 дата публикации

CASSETTE FOR A SURGICAL FLUID MANAGEMENT PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20130267892A1

Автор: Woolford Brady

Принадлежит:

A pump system including a pump, an inflow cassette and an outflow cassette. The inflow cassette has a damping flexible membrane covering a damping region configured to dampen pressure pulsations in washing fluid passing through the damping region. The pump has a plurality of individually actionable pressing members that can each be individually actuated to pinch one of a plurality of suction tubes of the outflow cassette to at least partially prevent fluid flow through the one of the plurality of the suction tubes. 1. An inflow cassette for a pump comprising:a housing having an internal flow path including an ingress path section and an egress path section;peristaltic tubing connected to the housing and being fluidly located between the ingress path section and the egress path section;an input tube fluidly connected to the ingress path section and being configured to provide a fluid to the housing, with the ingress path section being fluidly located between the input tube and the peristaltic tubing; andan inflow tube fluidly connected to the egress path section and being configured to provide the fluid to a patient, with the egress path section being fluidly located between the ingress path section and the inflow tube;the housing has a damping flexible membrane covering a damping region of the egress path section, with the damping flexible membrane being configured to dampen pressure pulsations in the fluid passing through the damping region.2. The inflow cassette for the pump of claim 1 , wherein:the internal flow path includes a pressure sensing region in the egress path section located between the damping region and the inflow tube; andthe housing includes a pressure sensing flexible membrane being fluidly connected to the internal flow path through a slot in a wall of the housing.3. The inflow cassette for the pump of claim 2 , wherein:the housing includes a top surface with the damping flexible membrane; andthe pressure sensing flexible membrane is located at ...

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Номер записи: 59

17-10-2013 дата публикации

Devices and Method for Maxillary Sinus Lavage

Номер: US20130274600A1

Автор: Chan Jessica K., Jenkins Thomas R., Liberatore Jessica, Ruggles Sandra W.

Принадлежит:

A lavage catheter for the treatment of a maxillary sinus is described. The catheter comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion comprises an irrigation tip. The irrigation tip has a tip opening through which fluid may be delivered by one handed operation of the catheter. A method for lavaging the maxillary sinus includes inserting the lavage catheter into a patient's anatomy and advancing the irrigation tip into the maxillary sinus using one hand. 1. A catheter for the lavage of a maxillary sinus comprising:a distal portion comprising:an elongate shaft with a bend angle of between about 90 degrees and 140 degrees,a distal irrigation tube in coaxial arrangement with said elongate shaft,a distal hub,a proximal hub, andan actuator between said distal hub and said proximal hub for advancing the distal irrigation tube into the maxillary sinus; anda proximal portion comprising an irrigation luer and irrigation tubing.2. The catheter of wherein the irrigation tip comprises a distal tip opening.3. The catheter of wherein the irrigation tip further comprises one or more radially facing openings.4. The catheter of wherein the distal irrigation tube comprises a flexible material selected from the group consisting of nylon claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polyether ether ketone or polyether block amides.5. The catheter of wherein the distal irrigation tube is a polyether block amide.6. The catheter of further comprising one or more direct visualization markers.7. The catheter of further comprising one or more radiographic markers.8. The catheter of wherein the distal irrigation tube surrounds the elongate shaft.9. The catheter of wherein the distal irrigation tube is surrounded by the elongate shaft.10. The catheter of further comprising an illuminating fiber.11. The catheter of wherein the distal irrigation tip has a tapered configuration.12. The catheter of further comprising a pulsation device.13. The catheter of wherein the pulsation device ...

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Номер записи: 60

31-10-2013 дата публикации

System & Method of Efficacious Body Cavity Washing

Номер: US20130289495A1

Автор: Solomon Hana R.

Принадлежит:

Systems and methods of efficaciously washing body cavities, specifically including the nasal cavity, wherein a fluid flow is governed in at least one of degree and direction of issuance. Governing of the degree of fluid flow can involve an applicator that is affixable to a fluid source, wherein the applicator can variably constrain the degree of fluid flow being issued. Governing of the direction of issuance can involve the applicator, when affixed to the fluid source, issuing the fluid flow in a specific direction, relative to the fluid source, and an indicator of the fluid source's general orientation relative to vertical. 1. A nasal washing apparatus for washing efficacious washing a nasal cavity , the apparatus comprising:a main body, the comprising a reservoir for solution;one or more aligned indicia located on the main body; anda dispensing means;wherein the one or more indicia offer the user a guide for the orientation of the nasal washing apparatus during use to ensure proper application of the solution to the user's nasal cavity.2. A method of efficacious washing for a user's nasal cavity , the method comprising: a main body, the comprising a reservoir for solution;', 'one or more aligned indicia located on the main body; and', 'a dispensing means;, 'providing a nasal washing apparatus, the nasal washing apparatus comprisinginserting the dispensing means into a user's nostril;adjusting the angle of the nasal washing apparatus until the solution is aligned with one of the one or more aligned indicia;dispensing the solution into the nasal cavity. This Application is a Continuation-in-Part (CIP) of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/316,620, filed Dec. 15, 2008 and currently pending, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates generally to systems and methods of washing a body cavity, and in particular to systems and methods of affecting a flow of field, including affecting the flow ...

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Номер записи: 61

07-11-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING BODY CAVITIES

Номер: US20130296771A1

Автор: Banzger Alexander, Hassidov Noam, Morochovsky Alexey, Shtul Boris

Принадлежит: Motus GI Medical Technologies Ltd.

Systems and methods for cleaning body cavities are presented. Some embodiments reduce size of fecal matter pieces within an evacuation conduit. Some comprise devices and methods for purging an evacuation conduit. Some comprise reduced cross-sectional profiles of a cleaning device. Some protect intestinal tissue by preventing exposure to excessively high and low pressures.

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Номер записи: 62

14-11-2013 дата публикации

Pre-Alignment Surgical Cassette Interface

Номер: US20130303978A1

Автор: Mark W. Ross

Принадлежит: Abbott Medical Optics Inc

A phacoemulsification surgical console, and a related system and method. The console, system and method may include a cassette receiver suitable for receiving a surgical cassette, a controller suitable for controlling provided aspects of the phacoemulsification; and a pre-alignment feature along a lower portion under and proximate to the cassette receiver, extending outwardly from the lower portion, and suitable for aligning the surgical cassette to the cassette receiver. The pre-alignment feature may comprise a shelf.

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Номер записи: 63

14-11-2013 дата публикации

SUCTION AND IRRIGATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130303979A1

Автор: SPIEGELBERG Andreas, Stieglitz Lennart Henning

Принадлежит: Universitat Bern Verwaltungsdirektion

A suction and irrigation device for medical use comprises a valve body with an irrigation passage and a suction passage. At least one irrigation pipe and at least one suction pipe are connectable to the irrigation passage and the suction passage by connections at a proximal side of the valve body. A suction/irrigation tube is connectable to the irrigation passage and the suction passage at a distal side of the valve body by at least one further connection. A valve assembly is provided within the valve body, which in a first position opens the suction passage and closes the irrigation passage and in a second position closes the suction passage and opens the irrigation passage. The device comprises at least one push element which interacts with at least one movable element of the valve assembly, whereas the movable element is movable by mechanical force acted upon the push element such, that the push element activates the valve assembly from one position to the other position. 1. A suction and irrigation device for medical use comprising:a valve body comprising an irrigation passage and a suction passage, whereas at least one irrigation pipe and at least one suction pipe are connectable to the irrigation passage and the suction passage, respectively, by connections at a proximal side of the valve body and whereas a suction/irrigation tube is connectable to the irrigation passage and the suction passage at a distal side of the valve body by at least one further connection,a valve assembly within the valve body, which in a first position opens the suction passage and closes the irrigation passage and in a second position closes the suction passage and opens the irrigation passage; andat least one push element which interacts with at least one movable element of the valve assembly, whereas the movable element is movable by mechanical force acted upon the push element such that the push element activates the valve assembly from one position to the other position, wherein ...

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Номер записи: 64

21-11-2013 дата публикации

Catheter for photodynamic therapy

Номер: US20130310734A1

Автор: Merrill Biel, Nicolas Loebel, Soja-Marie Callahan Morgens

Принадлежит: Sinuwave Tech Inc

The present invention provides a multi-functional catheter that can be used to irrigate a treatment site located within a body cavity, to suction waste materials from the treatment site, and to deliver a treatment composition in a generally uniform distribution pattern onto the treatment site. The present invention also provides a method to use this multi-functional catheter for various applications including medical applications (e.g., photodynamic therapy treatment of chronic recurrent sinusitis).

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Номер записи: 65

28-11-2013 дата публикации

SURGICAL HANDPIECE HAVING DIRECTIONAL FLUID CONTROL CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20130317417A1

Автор: Claus Michael J., Mallough Mitchell W.

Принадлежит: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.

A medical system is provided having a system host and a control device connected to the system host. The medical system further includes a handpiece having a sleeve with a port opening configured to enable fluid to pass there through, a fluid channel connected to the port opening, and a fluid flow restrictor configured to restrict fluid flow of the fluid channel through the port opening. The control unit is configured to receive input from a user and control an amount of fluid provided by the fluid flow restrictor based on the input received from the user. In one aspect, the medical system is a phacoemulsification system, the handpiece a phacoemulsification handpiece, and the control device a footpedal. 1. A medical system comprising:a system host device; a sleeve having a port opening therein;', 'a fluid channel connected to the port opening; and', 'a fluid flow restrictor configured to restrict fluid flow to the port opening via the fluid channel; and, 'a handpiece connected to the system host device comprisinga controller connected to the system host device;wherein the system host device comprises instructions that when executed cause the system host to provide signals to the handpiece to control amount of fluid restricted by the fluid flow restrictor based on input received at the controller from a user.2. The medical system of claim 1 , wherein the handpiece comprises a plurality of fluid channels and a plurality of fluid flow restrictors claim 1 , wherein each fluid flow restrictor is controllable using the controller.3. The medical system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid flow restrictor comprises a hinged gate type mechanism configured to open and close based on signals received from the system host device.4. The medical system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is a dual axis footpedal.5. The medical system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is a footpedal claim 3 , and signals received from the footpedal are employed by the system host to control a ...

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Номер записи: 66

28-11-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY INSTRUMENTATION

Номер: US20130317419A1

Автор: BRANNON JAMES K.

Принадлежит:

An embodiment of the invention includes a quantum fluid flow management apparatus which controls and facilitates delivery of liquid and/or air to the surgical site during a surgical procedure via a trumpet valve, various restriction (crimping) devices, and a network of tubing for selectively passing air or fluid through to the surgical site. The trumpet valve allows for selective control of air or fluid or both or neither. Additionally the flow management apparatus controls the application and suction of fluids from the surgical site which may be used in cooperation with the injection of a fluid such as water to irrigate the surgical site to remove body fluids, debrided material or the like. 1. An improved endoscopic surgery fluid management apparatus for controlling the delivery of liquid to a surgical site during a surgical procedure wherein the fluid management apparatus comprises a plurality of fluid restriction devices and a trumpet valve including a first valve in communication with a second valve along a main passage for selective transmission of fluid to the surgical site , the improvement comprising:a fluid network operationally connected between said trumpet valve and said restriction devices for fluid communication of said transmitted fluid throughout said fluid network;a main fluid conduit in communication with a fluid delivery means and associated with the first valve; anda patient conduit extending between the second valve and an endoscopic instrument for selective transmission of fluid through the endoscopic instrument towards the surgical site.2. The improved endoscopic surgery fluid management apparatus of further comprising a first passage in communication with the first valve and a second passage in communication with the second valve claim 1 , wherein one of said first passage and second passage is associated with a pneumatic source and the other of said first and second passage is associated with a hydraulic source.3. The improved endoscopic ...

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Номер записи: 67

05-12-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE

Номер: US20130324917A1

Автор: AKAGANE Tsunetaka, HONMA Satoshi

Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A medical liquid supply device includes a liquid supply unit configured to cause a liquid to flow into a liquid supply path in a flow amount greater than or equal to a standard flow amount so that the liquid supply path constantly has no parts lacking the liquid up to a communication path in a liquid supply direction, and a suction unit configured to perform suction via a suction path. The medical liquid supply device includes a control unit configured to control an amount of suction by the suction unit in accordance with a switching operation in a liquid supply mode input section to adjust a flow amount of the liquid flowing from the liquid supply path into the suction path via the communication path between a liquid-supply ON mode and a liquid-supply OFF mode. 1. A medical liquid supply device comprising:a first path defining portion which defines a liquid supply path;a second path defining portion which defines a suction path;a third path defining portion which defines a communication path configured to allow communication between the liquid supply path and the suction path;a liquid supply unit to which a proximal end of the first path defining portion is connected, and which is configured to cause a liquid to flow into the liquid supply path in a flow amount greater than or equal to a standard flow amount so that the liquid supply path constantly has no parts lacking the liquid up to the communication path in a liquid supply direction;a suction unit to which a proximal end of the second path defining portion is connected, and which is configured to perform suction via the suction path;a liquid supply mode input section configured to switch a liquid supply mode between a liquid-supply ON mode in which the liquid is supplied from a distal end of the liquid supply path and a liquid-supply OFF mode in which the liquid is not supplied from the distal end of the liquid supply path; anda control unit which is configured to control an amount of suction by the suction ...

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Номер записи: 68

12-12-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Cleaning a Minimally Invasive Instrument

Номер: US20130331730A1

Автор: Allenby Christopher, Blumenkranz Stephen J., Fenech Carolyn M., Kowshik Anoop B.

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An anatomical probe system comprises an elongated flexible body and an operational component extending within a channel of the flexible body. The system also comprises a support member at a distal end of the elongated flexible body. The support member includes a fluid director adapted to direct a fluid from the channel toward the operational component. The fluid may be automatically directed towards the operational component in response to detecting a material obstruction of an image. 1. An anatomical probe system comprising:an elongated flexible body;an operational component extending within a channel of the flexible body; anda support member at a distal end of the elongated flexible body, the support member including a fluid director adapted to direct a fluid from the channel toward the operational component.2. The system of wherein the operational component is an image capture instrument.3. The system of further comprisinga first detector configured to detect an obstruction of a view of an image capture instrument;a cleaning device configured to initiate a cleaning routine of the image capture instrument when conditioned by the first detector;a second detector configured to detect a decreased obstruction of the view of the image capture instrument and to condition the cleaning device to terminate the cleaning routing.4. The system of wherein the operational component is an illumination device.5. The system of wherein the support member further includes a frame sized and shaped to receive the operational component.6. The system of further comprising a fluid conveyance system for conveying the fluid through the flexible body and the support member.7. The system of wherein the conveyed fluid contacts the operational component within the flexible body.8. The system of wherein the fluid conveyance system provides an irrigation fluid.9. The system of wherein the fluid conveyance system provides an insufflation gas.10. The system of wherein the fluid conveyance system ...

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Номер записи: 69

12-12-2013 дата публикации

STERILE DISPOSABLE REMOTE PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS

Номер: US20130331776A1

Автор: Klein Jeffrey Alan, Welch Randall

Принадлежит: HK SURGICAL, INC.

The various embodiments of the present invention relate to remote pneumatic (bellows-action) actuators for switching applications, which are preferably sterile and/or disposable. When compressed, the bellows-action actuator provides a pulse of air pressure sufficient to actuate a remotely-located pneumatic switch configured to turn on/off an electrical, mechanical or optical device. The pulse of air pressure is propagated along a non-conducting tube, thereby substantially reducing the risk of e.g., electric shock or Oignition/combustion associated with conventional electric switches in wet, hazardous or medical environments. 1. A remote actuator for a medical device that comprises a pneumatic switch , a medical tube and a treatment member , the remote actuator comprising:a bellows having a pneumatic port and a coupling member for coupling the remote actuator to the medical tube and/or treatment member; andan actuating conduit pneumatically coupled at a first end to the pneumatic port and configured to pneumatically couple at a second end to the pneumatic switch on the medical device, such that application of pressure to the bellows generates sufficient air pressure to actuate the pneumatic switch.2. The remote actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a handle portion.3. The remote actuator of claim 1 , wherein the bellows is pneumatically isolated from the medical tube and/or treatment member.4. The remote actuator of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is configured to reversibly attach the remote actuator to the medical tube and/or treatment member.5. The remote actuator of claim 1 , wherein the treatment member comprises a cannula for fluid infiltration claim 1 , infusion or suction.6. The remote actuator of claim 1 , wherein at least the bellows of the remote actuator is sterile.7. The remote actuator of claim 1 , wherein the remote actuator is configured for a single use.8. The remote actuator of claim 1 , further comprising a saleable package comprising an ...

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Номер записи: 70

12-12-2013 дата публикации

IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPRISING DUAL PUMPS

Номер: US20130331781A1

Автор: Andréen Erik

Принадлежит:

An irrigation system comprising a reservoir for an irrigating liquid and a probe for arrangement in a user, wherein said probe comprises an inflatable balloon for fixing the catheter in a body cavity. 1. An irrigation system comprising:a reservoir for an irrigating liquid;a probe for arrangement in a user, wherein said probe comprises an inflatable balloon for fixing the catheter in a body cavity;a first pump for directly or indirectly pumping irrigation liquid from the reservoir to the probe;a second pump for pumping a fluid to the balloon for inflation;a control unit for controlling the transfer of said irrigation liquid and said fluid, wherein said control unit further comprises a valve for releasing fluid from the balloon for deflation, said valve being provided with a manually operable balloon control element, and preferably a control button; andtubing providing fluid communication between said reservoir, control unit and probe;wherein said control unit and said first and second pumps are arranged as an integrated unitary component, and wherein said manually operable balloon control element is arranged in the vicinity of the second pump.2. The irrigation system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second pump is a manually operable pump.3. The irrigation system of claim 2 , wherein the manually operable pump is a bulb or a bellow pump.4. The irrigation system of claim 2 , wherein both the first and second pumps are manually operable pumps.5. The irrigation system of claim 4 , wherein the manually operable pump is a bulb or a bellow pumps.6. The irrigation system of claim 4 , wherein the control unit further comprises a reservoir control valve for releasing pressure from the reservoir claim 4 , said valve being provided with a manually operable reservoir control element.7. The irrigation system of claim 6 , wherein the manually operable reservoir control element is a control button.8. The irrigation system of claim 6 , wherein the manually operable ...

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Номер записи: 71

12-12-2013 дата публикации

Devices for cooling the nasal cavity

Номер: US20130331915A1

Автор: Allan Rozenberg, James D. Savage, John K. Hoffman

Принадлежит: BeneChill Inc

A method for cerebral cooling is described using a cooling assembly, which includes first and second elongate tubular members adapted for insertion into a nasal cavity of a patient through the patient's nostrils. The elongate tubular members each have a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending therebetween, and a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the lumen. The cooling assembly also includes a manifold and a reservoir, which contains a pressurized fluid that includes a propellant having a boiling point less than 22° C. The elongate tubular members are inserted into the nasal cavity through the patient's nostrils and pressurized fluid is delivered onto a surface of the nasal cavity by infusing the pressurized fluid from the reservoir through the manifold, into the lumens and through the plurality of ports of the first and second elongate tubular members.

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Номер записи: 72

19-12-2013 дата публикации

Ear wax removal syringe

Номер: US20130338639A1

Автор: Jacob Karpen

Принадлежит: Individual

The invention is directed to a syringe used to irrigate the ear and remove earwax.

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Номер записи: 73

02-01-2014 дата публикации

MOTORIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140005602A1

Автор: ANDERSSON Fredrik, Andréen Erik, Berg Charlotte, Holm Daniel

Принадлежит:

An irrigation system, useable e.g. for rectal/anal irrigation, comprising a reservoir for irrigating liquid; a probe (such as a catheter) for arrangement in a user, and having an inflatable retention member (such as a balloon); and tubing providing fluid communication between the reservoir, the control unit and the probe for conducting the irrigation fluid from the reservoir to the probe. 1. An irrigation system comprising:a reservoir for irrigating liquid;a probe for arrangement in a user, and having an inflatable retention member;tubing providing fluid communication between said reservoir, control unit and probe for conducting the irrigation fluid from the reservoir to the probe;at least one pump provided for pumping gas into the reservoir to transfer the irrigating liquid from the reservoir to the probe for irrigation and for inflation of the inflatable retention member; anda control unit comprising separate control elements for operating the at least one pump for irrigation and for inflation and/or deflation of the retention member, respectively, wherein said control elements are operable independently of each other.2. The irrigation system of claim 1 , wherein the control elements are operable by at least one of depression claim 1 , twisting claim 1 , rotating claim 1 , pulling and pushing.3. The irrigation system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pump comprises a manually operated pump claim 1 , such as a bulb or a bellow pump.4. The irrigation system of claim 3 , wherein the manually operated pump is a bulb or a bellow pump.5. The irrigation system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pump comprises a powered pump claim 1 , such as an electrically or pneumatically operated pump.6. The irrigation system of claim 5 , wherein the powered pump is an electrically or pneumatically operated pump.7. The irrigation system of claim 1 , wherein separate pumps are provided for transferring of irrigating liquid from the reservoir to the probe for irrigation and for ...

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Номер записи: 74

16-01-2014 дата публикации

BLOWER INSTRUMENT, APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING

Номер: US20140018748A1

Автор: AGARWAL Amit, Chin Albert K., Stewart Michael C.

Принадлежит: MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC

A surgical blower for providing a directed stream to clear a surgical site, that can be used in multiple different use modes. In one use mode, the surgical blower is handheld by a user during operation. In another mode, a distal end portion of the blower is fixed to a foot of a stabilizer instrument and the handle of the blower is handheld. In another mode, a distal end portion of the blower is fixed to a foot of a stabilizer instrument and the handle of the blower is fixed to a stationary object such as a sternal retractor. In another mode, the distal end of the blower is free and the handle of the blower is fixed to a stationary object. An apparatus including a blower and a stabilizer is provided. Methods of using the blower as well as the apparatus are also provided. 125-. (canceled)26. A surgical blower for delivering a fluid to clear a surgical site comprising:an elongated body;tubing disposed along a length of the elongated body; anda nozzle supported at a distal end of the elongated body and in fluid communication with the tubing, wherein the nozzle is configured for delivering the fluid to clear the surgical site and comprises a first recess formed on a first side surface of the nozzle to facilitate gripping and positioning of the nozzle.27. The device of claim 26 , wherein the nozzle further comprises a second recess formed on a second side surface of the nozzle.28. The device of claim 27 , wherein the first recess comprises a generally flat surface portion.29. The device of claim 27 , wherein the first and second recesses are parallel to each other and are configured to be grasped by tweezers and/or forceps.30. The device of claim 27 , wherein the first recess is bounded by a proximally facing distal surface and a distally facing proximal surface for facilitating removal and insertion of the nozzle from a sheath.31. The device of claim 27 , further comprising an attachment member extending from the nozzle configured to be releasably attached to a mating ...

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Номер записи: 75

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Reverse Taper Mounting of Separate Components and Coupling of Devices with Reverse Taper Fittings

Номер: US20140027327A1

Автор: Bimbo Frank A., Ilg John Douglas

Принадлежит: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.

A medical device has a base having an internally tapered wall mounted to a neck of a tube holder that has a reverse taper, so that rotation of the base relative to the neck may be effected with a controlled drag to provide a smooth and secure relative rotation. The base may be rotated relative to the holder by rotationally moving a needle protection housing hingedly attached to the base. The housing may be rotated to any orientation relative to the tube holder so long as a torsional force greater than the predetermined friction between the tapered surfaces is applied thereto. The base is designed to have a ring at its base that biases against the base of the neck in a self-adjustable manner. Other devices may also be fitted with reverse tapered complementary connection fittings to securely couple to each other. 1. Apparatus , comprising:a holder having a body including a cap having a neck projecting therefrom, the neck extending away from the cap from a proximal end that is integral with the cap to a distal end, the neck having an outer circumferential wall defined by an outer diameter, the outer diameter increasing in size from the proximal end of the neck to the distal end of the neck to form a tapered outer circumferential wall;a base to which a needle housing is hingedly attached having an aperture defined by a non-ending inner wall that extends between a proximal end of the base and a distal end of the base, the inner wall having a diameter that increases in size from the proximal end of the base to the distal end of the base to form a counterpart reverse tapered inner wall that enables the base to substantially form fit about the tapered outer circumferential wall of the neck;wherein the respective dimensions of the tapered outer circumferential wall of the neck and the counterpart reverse tapered inner wall of the base are configured such that, after the base is fitted onto the neck, the base is prevented from disengaging from the neck and a predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 76

06-02-2014 дата публикации

Nasal rinse tip

Номер: US20140039411A1

Автор: Ketan C. Mehta

Принадлежит: Individual

A device for nasal lavage is described. The device ejects a gentle flow of fluid under pressure. The fluid stream provides a high quantity of fluid at low pressure. The low pressure fluid stream is more comfortable for a user than a high pressure fluid stream that are delivered by various types of pressurized cans of solution.

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Номер записи: 77

13-02-2014 дата публикации

DUAL PUMP ARTHROSCOPIC IRRIGATION/ASPIRATION SYSTEM WITH OUTFLOW CONTROL

Номер: US20140046249A1

Автор: BLIGHT David D., GUENTHER Karl W., MILLER Peter C., STUBKJAER Eric

Принадлежит: Linvatec Corporation

A dual pump irrigation/aspiration pump system capable of operating in a plurality of different modes suitable for a variety of different endoscopic surgical procedures. The system monitors actual or calculated intra-articular pressure and adjusts flow to maintain surgeon requested pressure at the surgical site while controlling outflow. The irrigation/aspiration pump system has an inflow pump and tubing dedicated to communicating fluid to the surgical work site and an outflow pump and tubing dedicated to removing fluid from the work site at a controlled rate. The system further has different size inflow and outflow pumps and tubing cassettes, means for altering the outflow fluid flow rate to accommodate a surgical tool and a means for declogging the surgical tool in the event of blockage. In a preferred embodiment a pressure control system provides inferred pressure information representative of the pressure at the work site. 1. In a fluid pump system having a first fluid pump for pumping fluid from a source to a surgical site and a second fluid pump for removing fluid from the surgical site at a first predetermined rate , wherein said fluid pump system intermittently operates in conjunction with a surgical tool which , when operational , removes fluid from the surgical site at a second predetermined rate greater than said first predetermined rate , the improvement comprising:a sensor for sensing a predetermined parameter of the surgical tool and providing an output signal indicating that the surgical tool is operating; andan actuating means responsive to said output signal to actuate said second fluid pump to remove fluid from the surgical site at second predetermined rate.2. The improvement according to wherein said surgical tool is powered through an electrical power cord and wherein said sensor is adapted to be situated adjacent to said power cord and to detect a predetermined parameter associated with the electrical current flowing therein.3. The improvement ...

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Номер записи: 78

13-02-2014 дата публикации

CONNECTION DEVICE FOR USE IN THE NEGATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT OF WOUNDS

Номер: US20140046281A1

Автор: Croizat Pierre, Eckstein Axel, Sagas Ali, Stein Oded

Принадлежит: Paul Hartmann AG

A connection device for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds includes a flexible conduit which can be impinged with negative pressure and/or fluid media, the conduit having at least two lumens, a coupling body formed by an elastomeric flexible material which is non-detachably injection molded to a wound-side end section of the conduit, and being constructed for placement on a negative pressure bandage which covers and seals the wound negative pressure tight against the atmosphere, the conduit communicating through at least one opening in the coupling body with the wound space, and an end cap attached and preferably non-detachably fastened to the injection molded-on material of the coupling body, thereby sealing the coupling body tight against the outside. 1. A connection device for use in the negative pressure therapy of wounds comprising:a flexible conduit which can be impinged with negative pressure and/or fluid media, said conduit having at least two lumens;a coupling body formed by an elastomeric flexible material which is non-detachably injection molded to a wound-side end section of the conduit, and being constructed for placement on a negative pressure bandage which covers and seals the wound negative pressure tight against the atmosphere, said conduit communicating through at least one opening in the coupling body with the wound space; andan end cap attached and preferably non-detachably fastened to the injection molded-on material of the coupling body, thereby sealing the coupling body tight against the outside.2. The connection device of claim 1 , wherein the conduit leads to the coupling body essentially parallel to a plane of a two-dimensional extent of the coupling body.3. The connection device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling body is configured so that after the injection molding-on claim 1 , at least one lumen ends freely and that the freely ending lumen is sealed tight towards the out side by the fastened end cap.4. The connection device ...

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Номер записи: 79

20-02-2014 дата публикации

Infusion Sleeve with Motion Reduction Profile

Номер: US20140052053A1

Автор: Karen T. Hong, Kristine Velasco, Rudolph Zacher

Принадлежит: Alcon Research LLC

An infusion sleeve has a flexible tube enclosing a lumen. The tube has a plurality of wall segments, each wall segment located between the lumen and an exterior surface of the tube and extending parallel to a central axis of the tube. The plurality of wall segments includes at least two thick wall segments and at least two thin wall segments alternately arranged such that each thick wall segment is adjacent to two thin wall segments, and each thin wall segment is adjacent to two thick wall segments.

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Номер записи: 80

20-02-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus for preventing over inflation of the retention balloon in medical catheters and airway devices

Номер: US20140052063A1

Автор: Christopher Gregory, John B. Cline, Yun Jin

Принадлежит: Convatec Technologies Inc

The body has a fluid inlet port for receiving pressurized fluid and a fluid outlet port connected to the retention balloon. A first passage connects the fluid inlet port and the fluid outlet port. A second passage in the body is connected to the balloon fluid return path and is at the pressure of the retention balloon. A valve prevents fluid flow through the first passage when actuated. The valve includes a pressure-responsive member movable to a position to obstruct fluid flow in response to fluid pressure in the second passage exceeding the predetermined level. Flexible means such as a membrane defines a normally open portion of the first fluid passage, which is closed by the moveable means bearing on the membrane when pressure exceeding the predetermined level actuates the valve.

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Номер записи: 81

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Container for an anal irrigation system

Номер: US20140066853A1

Автор: Preben Luther

Принадлежит: Coloplast AS

An anal irrigation system includes a tube attachable between an anal probe and a container, and a displaceable pump element. The container includes an exterior wall, an inner wall that defines an inside perimeter of the container, and a bridge piece connected between the exterior wall and the inner wall such that a reservoir space is formed between the exterior wall and the inner wall. The inside perimeter of the container provides a containment space within the container that is sized to contain the tube and the anal probe. An opening is formed in the container and communicates with the reservoir space. The reservoir space is configured to contain irrigation liquid. The displaceable pump element is located in the reservoir space, where the displaceable pump element is adapted to increase pressure in the irrigation liquid.

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Номер записи: 82

06-03-2014 дата публикации

MECHANICAL WOUND THERAPY FOR SUB-ATMOSPHERIC WOUND CARE SYSTEM

Номер: US20140066868A1

Автор: Freedman Brett A., Shuler Michael S.

Принадлежит: J&M SHULER MEDICAL, INC.

A mechanical wound therapy (MWT) system includes a connection for a vacuum source, which is routed through an airtight covering to a porous material positioned over the wound. The porous material may be a tubing network interspaced by a netting material constructed of biologically inert or bioabsorbable material. Alternatively, the porous material may be a layered unified dressing in which layers of mesh, netting or thin perforated film are separated and fixedly attached to functional elements of the dressing (e.g., irrigation tubing) or spacers. The vacuum and irrigation systems may be completely separated. An airtight sealing layer or foldable adhesive sealing layer may seal the dressing and facilitate sealing the dressing to the wound margins. Additional modular devices such as a wound approximating system, positive pressure bladders and adjuvant therapy modules as well as enhanced monitoring technology can be added to synergistically increase the capabilities of each dressing. 14-. (canceled)5. A negative pressure wound therapy dressing apparatus , comprising:a central hub having a manifold with a first fluid line configured to connect to an irrigation fluid source and a second fluid line configured to connect to a vacuum source; a dorsal layer comprising an airtight film material and having an adhesive configured to bond with a region of skin surrounding a wound, at least a portion of the central hub passing through an aperture in a central region of the dorsal layer;', 'an intermediate netting layer positioned below the dorsal layer and mechanically mounted to the central hub;', 'a ventral netting layer positioned below the intermediate netting layer and mechanically mounted to the central hub; and', 'an irrigation tube layer positioned between the intermediate netting layer and the ventral netting layer and including a plurality of irrigation tubes in fluid communication with the first fluid line of the central hub., 'a multi-layered dressing assembly that is ...

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Номер записи: 83

03-04-2014 дата публикации

Two-piece vial transfer needle assembly

Номер: US20140091494A1

Автор: John K. Foster, Mel Finke

Принадлежит: COVIDIEN LP

The present disclosure relates to a vial transfer needle assembly including a first molding member and a second molding member. The first molding member includes a hub portion that has a proximal piercing tip and a distal portion. The hub portion defines a lumen that passes therethrough. The second molding member includes a central housing, a proximal skirt, and a distal skirt. The second molding portion is molded at least partially about the first molding portion to form a monolithic structure. The piercing tip is positioned to extend into a first cavity that is defined by the proximal skirt. The distal portion of the first molding member is positioned to extend through a second cavity that is defined by the skirt. The distal skirt is dimensioned to receive a medical device.

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Номер записи: 84

10-04-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTERNAL PRESSURE SENSING

Номер: US20140100518A1

Автор: Baxter Vincent A., Gordon Rapheal, Layser Gregory S., Madden Sean Christopher, Sorensen Gary P., Wilson Daniel J.

Принадлежит: Alcon Research, Ltd.

In various embodiments, a device for delivering pressurized irrigation may include a squeeze plate and a pressure sensor module. The squeeze plate may move relative to the pressure sensor module to apply pressure to a flexible container (e.g., a bag of irrigation fluid) between the squeeze plate and the pressure sensor module. The pressure sensor module may include a pressure sensor to measure a force exerted on the pressure sensor module by the flexible container as pressure is applied to the flexible container from the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor module may include a bag contact plate and the pressure sensor may measure a force exerted on the bag contact plate by the flexible container located between the bag contact plate and the squeeze plate. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor may sense a pressure associated with the flexible container without an intervening bag contact plate. 1. A surgical console , comprising:a squeeze plate; anda pressure sensor module comprising a force sensor;wherein the squeeze plate is configured to move relative to the pressure sensor module; andwherein the pressure sensor module is configured to measure a force exerted on the pressure sensor module by a flexible container between the pressure sensor module and the squeeze plate, wherein the force is used to determine a pressure associated with the flexible container.2. The surgical console of claim 1 ,wherein the pressure sensor module comprises a bag contact plate;wherein the force sensor measures a force exerted on the force sensor by the bag contact plate, wherein the force from the bag contact plate is from contact with the flexible container located between the bag contact plate and the squeeze plate.3. The surgical console of claim 2 , wherein a pressure associated with the flexible container is determined using at least the measured force and a contact area between the flexible container and the bag contact plate.4. The surgical console of claim ...

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Номер записи: 85

10-04-2014 дата публикации

FLUSHING DEVICE AND A CATHETER KIT COMPRISING A FLUSHING DEVICE

Номер: US20140100551A1

Автор: Holmstrom Christopher

Принадлежит: CATHEASY VASTERAS AB

A flushing device () usable in the catheterization of a bladder includes a flexible container () defining a compartment () adapted to be filled with a liquid, and a connector () attached to the container (). The connector () is adapted to be connected to a catheter, and the connector () is provided with an opening (). The flexible container () is interconnected with the connector () via a lumen (), such that liquid is allowed to pass through the connector () in the lumen () from the flexible container () and exit through the opening (). The flexible container further includes a non-return valve () arranged in the lumen (). A kit including such flushing device () is also described. 110-. (canceled)118. Flushing device () usable in the catheterization of a bladder , comprising:{'b': 9', '12, 'a flexible container () defining a compartment () adapted to be filled with a liquid,'}{'b': 10', '9', '10', '10', '11, 'a connector () attached to the container (), the connector () being adapted to be connected to a catheter, and said connector () being provided with an opening (); wherein'}{'b': 9', '10', '13', '10', '13', '9', '11, 'said flexible container () is interconnected with said connector () via a lumen (), such that liquid can be passed through said connector () in said lumen () from said flexible container () and exit said opening (), and further comprising'}{'b': 14', '13, 'a non-return valve () arranged in said lumen ().'}1210915. Flushing device according to claim 11 , wherein said connector () and said flexible container () are connected to each other via a tube ().1315. Flushing device according to claim 12 , wherein the length L of the tube () is less than 50 mm claim 12 , and preferably 35 mm.14109. Flushing device according to claim 11 , wherein said connector () is attached directly to said flexible container ().15916131416. Flushing device according to claim 11 , wherein said flexible container () comprises an outlet port () in fluid communication with ...

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Номер записи: 86

02-01-2020 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICES AND PUMPS THEREFOR

Номер: US20200000520A1

Автор: Cronin Nigel, Radford Philip

Принадлежит: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.

A microwave applicator device comprising a probe () for ablating the body of a human or animal, a cooling passage () extending through the probe () and arranged to carry a cooling fluid, a pump () for pumping the fluid through the probe (), and an elongate flexible duct () extending between the pump () and one end of the cooling passage (), the pump comprising a pump body () including a motor () and a pump head () detachably mounted to the pump body (), the pump head () comprising a first port () connected to a proximal end of the elongate flow duct (), a second port () and fluid propulsion means () for creating a flow of fluid between the ports () and along the elongate flow duct upon energisation of the motor (), the pump head () being arranged to sealingly contain the fluid. The pump head (), the elongate flexible duct () and the probe () form a replaceable assembly that can be detached from the pump body () and discarded following use. 1. A medical device comprising a distal head portion for contacting the body of a human or animal , a cooling passage extending through the head portion and arranged to carry a fluid for cooling the head portion , a pump for pumping said fluid through the head portion , and an elongate flexible duct extending between the pump and one end of the cooling passage , said pump comprising a pump body including a motor and a pump head detachably mounted to the pump body , the pump head comprising a first port connected to a proximal end of said elongate flow duct , a second port and fluid propulsion means for creating a flow of said fluid between said ports and along said elongate flow duct upon energisation of said motor , said pump head being arranged to sealingly contain said fluid , wherein the pump head , the elongate flexible duct and the head portion form replaceable assembly that can be detached from the pump body following use.2. A medical device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the assembly comprises a further elongate flexible ...

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Номер записи: 87

03-01-2019 дата публикации

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

Номер: US20190000581A1

Автор: Chong Lawrence, Humayun Mark, Kerns Ralph, Lue Jaw Chyng, McCormick Matthew T., Wells Trent Spencer

Принадлежит:

A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section. 123-. (canceled)24. A method of preparing for an ophthalmic surgical procedure comprising:aligning a sterile container for holding and surrounding a bottle of fluid with a recess in a sterile surgical tray, the recess configured to receive the bottle of fluid;placing the container around the recess so that the bottle of fluid can be advanced into the recess; andcompressing the container such that the container is forced into contact with the sterile surgical tray causing a side wall section of the container to collapse and decreasing an overall length of the container and thereby inserting the bottle of fluid into the recess.25. The method of claim 24 , wherein compressing the container comprises collapsing an accordion-style section of the side wall of the container.26. The method of claim 24 , wherein compressing the container comprises pressing downward on a bottom surface of the container while the container is in contact with the sterile surgical tray.27. The method of claim 24 , further comprising puncturing a membrane of the bottle of fluid with a spike positioned within the recess.28. The method of claim 27 , further comprising advancing the bottle of fluid onto the spike in the recess.29. The method of claim 24 , further comprising removing the container from covering ...

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Номер записи: 88

07-01-2016 дата публикации

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CYANIDE POISONING

Номер: US20160000820A1

Автор: Roderique Joseph D.

Принадлежит:

Compositions, methods and kits for treating victims of carbon monoxide and/or cyanide poisoning and/or nitric acid-induced vasoplagia are provided. The compositions comprise reduced forms of Vitamin B12 such as reduced hydroxocobalamin or reduced cobinamide, and typically comprise at least one reducing agent (e.g. ascorbic acid). The compositions are generally produced, stored and delivered under reducing, usually anaerobic, conditions in order to preserve the desired oxidation state when introduced into the blood stream of a recipient. 1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising hydroxocobalamin and/or cobinamide , at least one reducing agent , and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein said pharmaceutical composition is de-oxygenated.3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein said reducing agent is ascorbic acid.4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein said hydroxocobalamin and/or cobinamide are in reduced form.5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein an oxidation state of at least a portion of cobalt in said hydroxocobalamin and/or said cobinamide is 2+.6. A method of treating carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning claim 1 , said method comprising the step of administering claim 1 , to a subject suffering from CO poisoning claim 1 , a therapeutically effective amount of a composition according to .7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said step of administering is carried out in a manner that prevents exposure of said composition to oxygen.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein a concentration of the hydroxocobalamin and/or cobinamide in said composition is from about 5 mg/ml to about 25 mg/ml claim 6 , and a concentration of the at least one reducing agent is from about 1 mg/ml to about 25 mg/ml.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein said composition is administered intravenously or intramuscularly.10. A delivery system for the administration of a composition according to comprisinga first ...

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Номер записи: 89

07-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RAPID ASPIRATION AND COLLECTION OF BODY TISSUE FROM WITHIN AN ENCLOSED BODY SPACE

Номер: US20160000991A1

Автор: HOLE James, KRAFT Daniel

Принадлежит: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

Device and method for rapid extraction of body tissue from an enclosed body cavity. Hollow entry cannula with optional core element provides entry into body tissue space such as bone marrow. Aspiration cannula is inserted through cannula into body tissue and is manipulated to advance directionally through body cavity. Optional stylet within aspiration cannula aids in advancing aspiration cannula through body tissue and is removed to facilitate extraction of body tissue through the aspiration cannula. Inlet openings near distal tip of aspiration cannula allow tissue aspiration, with negative pressure source at proximal end of aspiration cannula providing controlled negative pressure. Aspiration cannula may be withdrawn and its path adjusted for multiple entries through the same entry point, following different paths through tissue space for subsequent aspiration of more tissue. 1aspirating a portion of body tissue into an aspiration cannula having a flexible length, wherein the cannula is introduced, into the body tissue through an entry port defined along a body cavity containing the body tissue;processing the aspirated both tissue to enrich at least one population of cells contained therewithin;introducing the enriched at least one population of cells into a tissue region of interest.. A method for aspirating and introducing body tissue, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/354,621 filed Jan. 20, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,131,925, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/675,031 filed Feb. 14, 2007, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,109,919, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/454,846 filed Jun. 4, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,462,181, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/384,998 filed Jun. 4, 2002, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety,1. FieldInvention relates generally to the field of medicine and more specifically to a device and method for rapid ...

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Номер записи: 90

05-01-2017 дата публикации

FLUID INFUSION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170000946A1

Автор: BOYLE Peter, Isaacson Keith, Traub Craig, Traub Seth

Принадлежит: IBT INCORPORATED

A fluid infusion system includes an air pump connected to an accumulator tank to produce pressurized air that is stored in the accumulator tank. The system can include one or more fluid bag chambers wherein each fluid bag chamber includes an inflatable bladder positioned inside the fluid bag chamber to apply pressure on the fluid bag supported inside the chamber. The fluid bag can be connected by a tube set to deliver fluid from the fluid bag to a surgical tool at a surgical site. The fluid can, for example, be irrigation fluid or distention fluid. The system can include a controller connected to the pump to control the pump to produce the pressurized air and an adjustable pressure regulator can be connected between the accumulator tank and the inflatable bladder to control the pressure of air delivered to the inflatable bladder and the pressure that the fluid is delivered to the surgical tool. A pressure sensor can be connected between the adjustable pressure regulator and the inflatable bladder to measure the air pressure delivered to the inflatable bladder and send the air pressure measurements to the controller. The controller can configure the system display to show the air pressure measured by the pressure sensor. 1. A fluid infusion system comprising:an air pump connected to an accumulator tank to produce pressurized air that is stored in the accumulator tank;one or more fluid bag chamber, each fluid bag chamber including an inflatable bladder positioned inside the fluid bag chamber to apply pressure to a fluid bag supported inside the fluid bag chamber;a controller connected to the pump to control the pump to produce pressurized air;an adjustable pressure regulator connecting the accumulator tank to the inflatable bladder such that air at a predefined pressure is delivered to the inflatable bladder;a pressure sensor connected between the adjustable pressure regulator and the inflatable bladder configured to measure the air pressure delivered to the ...

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Номер записи: 91

05-01-2017 дата публикации

FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20170000957A1

Автор: Carr Douglas L., Williams Jeffrey B.

Принадлежит: THERMEDX, LLC

Fluid management system and method of operating a fluid management system which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. The fluid management system may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes. 1. A fluid management system comprising:a pump configured to deliver a fluid from at least one fluid supply container to a body cavity;a remote pressure sensor configured for placement in or proximate to a body cavity; anda control system operatively connected to the pump and the remote pressure sensor, the control system receiving from the remote pressure sensor a signal associated with a pressure of the fluid at the location of the remote pressure sensor, and adjusting a speed of the pump to maintain a desired fluid pressure based at least in part upon the signal received from the remote pressure sensor.2. The fluid management system of claim 1 , wherein the control system receives at least one of a pneumatic signal and an electrical signal from the remote pressure sensor.3. The fluid management system of claim 1 , wherein said fluid distends the body cavity.4. A method for operating a fluid management system claim 1 , the method comprising:delivering fluid from a fluid supply container to a body cavity via a tubing set;sensing a system fluid pressure in the tubing set at a location between the fluid supply container and the body cavity;sensing a site fluid pressure using a remote pressure sensor disposed in or proximate to a body cavity; andcontrolling a pressure of the fluid delivered to the body cavity based at least in part upon at least one of (i) the sensed system fluid pressure and (ii) the sensed site fluid pressure.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein controlling the pressure of the fluid delivered to the body cavity is based at least in part upon both (i) the sensed system fluid pressure and (ii) the sensed site fluid pressure.6. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 92

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Sinus Ostia Dilation System

Номер: US20170000990A1

Автор: Baker Peter Christensen, Gerrans Lawrence J.

Принадлежит:

A system for dilating the sinus ostia with a device including a series of elongated members, each having a central channel and increasing outer diameters where the members are positioned one over the other such that the members are advanced to incrementally dilate the sinus ostia. The central channels of each member allow for various procedures to be performed including, for example, the application of wireless energy (e.g., ultrasonic, RF, etc.) to the sinus ostia, the introduction of an irrigating fluid and aspiration from the sinus ostia, and the introduction of a drug to the sinus ostia. 1. A method for dilating the sinus ostia comprising the steps of:inserting a first distal end of a first elongated body portion of a first member into the sinus ostia of a patient, the first member including a handle to be gripped by a user and a first channel in the first elongated body portion;advancing the first elongated body portion into the sinus ostia and actuating a control on the handle to deflect the first elongated body portion during the advancement;advancing a second distal end of a second elongated body portion of a second member over top of the first member such that the first member passes through a second channel of the second member, the second elongated body deflecting along the path of the first elongated body portion;advancing a third distal end of a third elongated body portion of a third member over top of the second member such that the second member passes through a third channel of the third member, the third elongated body deflecting along the path of the second elongated body portion.2. The method of dilating the sinus ostia according to further comprising the step of introducing Ultrasonic energy to the sinus ostia by any of the first claim 1 , second or third channels.3. The method of dilating the sinus ostia according to further comprising the steps of:generating illuminating light and transmitting the illuminating light to an area ahead of the ...

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Номер записи: 93

02-01-2020 дата публикации

LAVAGE DEVICE

Номер: US20200001001A1

Автор: WANG Mu-Jen

Принадлежит: KAISER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A lavage device includes a housing unit, a power module, a transmission unit and an irrigation unit. The housing unit includes a housing body that defines a receiving space having an opening, and a cover that covers openably the opening. The power module is disposed in the receiving space, and is removable from the receiving space via the opening when the cover is opened. The power module includes a motor. The transmission unit includes a driven gear coupled to and driven rotatably by the motor, and a push member driven to reciprocate by the driven gear. The irrigating unit is connected to the transmission unit, and is adapted for drawing liquid through the reciprocate action of the push member and performing irrigation. 1. A lavage device comprising: a housing body that defines a receiving space having an opening, and', 'a cover that is connected to said housing body and that covers openably said opening;, 'a housing unit including'} an outer shell that is formed with a shaft hole,', 'a motor that includes a main body disposed in said outer shell, a rotary shaft extending outwardly of said outer shell via said shaft hole, and a coupling member disposed outside of said outer shell and connected to said rotary shaft,', 'a plurality of batteries that are disposed in said outer shell and that are connected electrically to said motor, and', 'a circuit board that is disposed in said outer shell and that is connected electrically to said motor and said batteries;, 'a power module disposed in said receiving space, and removable from said receiving space via said opening when said cover is opened, said power module including'} a driven gear that is coupled to said coupling member of said motor, and that is driven rotatably by said motor, and', 'a push member that is driven to reciprocate by said driven gear during rotation of said driven gear; and, 'a transmission unit including'}an irrigating unit connected to said transmission unit, and adapted for drawing liquid through ...

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Номер записи: 94

02-01-2020 дата публикации

Catheter Device Including a Connector

Номер: US20200001057A1

Автор: Gorn Michael, McGregor Gary

Принадлежит:

In some embodiments, a catheter device may include a catheter including a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter device may further include a connector coupled to the proximal end of the catheter. The connector may include a base having a recess configured to receive the distal end of the catheter and may include a hinged portion configured to couple to the base to clamp the catheter within the recess. 1. A catheter device comprising:a catheter including a proximal end and a distal end; anda connector coupled to the proximal end of the catheter, the connector including a base having a recess configured to receive the distal end of the catheter and including a hinged portion configured to couple to the base to clamp the catheter within the recess.2. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the hinged portion further includes a post configured to compress a lumen of the catheter when the catheter is clamped within the recess.3. The catheter device of claim 2 , wherein the base includes a notch within the recess claim 2 , the notch configured to receive the post claim 2 , wherein the post pinches the lumen to close the distal end to fluid flow.4. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the connector includes a fluid port sized to receive a tip of a syringe.5. The catheter device of claim 4 , wherein the connector defines a fluid passage between the fluid port and a lumen of the catheter.6. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the catheter includes a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end and includes a plurality of openings arranged in a helical pattern about a portion of the catheter claim 1 , each opening extending from the lumen through sidewalls of the catheter.7. The catheter device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of openings are closer to the proximal end than to the distal end of the catheter.8. The catheter device of claim 1 , further comprising a needle including a connection element configured to couple the needle to the distal ...

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Номер записи: 95

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Waste Management Appliance

Номер: US20220008241A1

Автор: Steer Graham

Принадлежит: ProSys International Limited

A waste management appliance includes a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end, a cowl fastened to the tubular body at a first circumferential location in a vicinity of the proximal end, a balloon provided within the cowl, and an inflation lumen opening to an interior of the balloon and extending toward the distal end of the tubular body. The cowl extends outside of the tubular body to a second circumferential location spaced from the first circumferential location and is fastened to the tubular body at the second circumferential location. The balloon is inflatable to a desired extent within the cowl by injecting a predetermined amount of fluid into the balloon via the inflation lumen; the cowl restrains inflation of the balloon beyond the desired extent in the event of an injection of more than the predetermined amount of fluid into the balloon. 1. A waste management appliance , comprising:a tubular body having a proximal end and a distal end;a cowl fastened to said tubular body at a first circumferential location in the vicinity of said proximal end, said cowl extending distally outside of said tubular body to a second circumferential location spaced distally from said first circumferential location, said cowl being fastened to said tubular body at said second circumferential location at a plurality of spaced positions around the circumference of said tubular body;an inflatable balloon provided within said cowl; andan inflation lumen having a proximal end opening to the interior of said balloon and extending distally towards the distal end of said tubular body;wherein the cowl can be separated from said tubular body at a plurality of circumferential regions where the cowl is not fastened to the tubular body to form a plurality of pockets between the cowl and the uninflated balloon, andthe balloon can be inflated to a desired extent within the cowl by injecting a predetermined amount of fluid into said balloon via said lumen, the cowl functioning in ...

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Номер записи: 96

01-01-2015 дата публикации

PROBE TIP AND INFUSION SLEEVE FOR USE IN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SURGERY

Номер: US20150005696A1

Автор: HERMAN WESLEY K.

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A phacoemulsification probe includes a first portion for interconnecting the probe with a phacoemulsification machine. A probe tip has a first end connected with the first portion and a second end curved up to a predetermined angle. The probe tip defines a channel therein for aspirating material through the probe tip from a surgical region. 1. A phacoemulsification probe tip , comprising:a body having a first end and a second end, the body further defining a channel therein for aspirating material therethrough from a surgical region at the first end, the body including a straight portion connected to the first end and a curved portion connecting the straight portion to the second end, the body further defining an annular protrusion surrounding the body and axially displaced from the second end such that a portion of the curved portion of the probe tip extends from the second end to the annular protrusion; andwherein the probe tip is configured to vibrate at ultrasonic frequencies.2. The phacoemulsification probe tip of further including a fluid sleeve which surrounds at least a portion of the probe tip and defines a channel between the fluid sleeve and the probe tip for injecting a fluid into the surgical region.3. The phacoemulsification probe tip of claim 2 , wherein the fluid sleeve further defines an aperture through which the fluid is injected into the surgical region claim 2 , the aperture directing the fluid along a first vector that is not substantially competitive to a second vector of aspiration into the channel of the probe tip.4. The phacoemulsification probe tip of claim 2 , wherein a combination of the aspiration from the surgical region into the channel of the probe tip and injection of fluid from the aperture into the surgical region creates a vortex within the surgical region from the aperture to the channel.5. The phacoemulsification probe tip of claim 1 , wherein the probe tip is configured to vibrate at ultrasonic frequencies.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 97

01-01-2015 дата публикации

NASAL RINSE TIP

Номер: US20150005714A1

Автор: Mehta Ketan C.

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A device for nasal lavage is described. The device ejects a gentle flow of fluid under pressure. The fluid stream provides a high quantity of fluid at low pressure. The low pressure fluid stream is more comfortable for a user than a high pressure fluid stream that is delivered by some types of pressurized cans of solution. 1. A device comprising:a body surrounding a chamber;a valve;an actuator having a fluid path that is fluidly connected to the chamber when the valve is in an open position; anda tip, wherein the tip is configured to attenuate a pressure of fluid flow exiting the actuator,wherein the tip has a distal portion and a proximate portion, the distal portion has a stop and an aperture, the stop being positioned to block the fluid flow from directly exiting the aperture when dispensed from the actuator and causing the fluid flow to be redirected toward the proximate portion of the tip and wherein the aperture is positioned for directing fluid flow out of the tip after redirection by the stop.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein an exterior of the tip tapers outwardly between the distal portion and the proximate portion.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the exterior is curved between the distal portion and the proximate portion.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the aperture in the proximate portion defines an interior of a collar that surrounds a portion of the actuator.5. The device of whereinthe distal portion includes a plurality of apertures, and wherein a canal is between plurality of apertures and an aperture that defines the interior of the collar; andeach of the plurality of apertures is fluidly connected to an annular chamber, and the annular chamber is fluidly connected to the canal.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein a greatest extent of the at least plurality of apertures together is greater than an external circumference of the annular chamber.7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising a circular chamber between the canal and the annular ...

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Номер записи: 98

01-01-2015 дата публикации

Fecal management appliance and method and apparatus for introducing same

Номер: US20150005724A1

Автор: Christopher C. Gregory

Принадлежит: Convatec Technologies Inc

The end of the elongated tubular element of the appliance that is designed to be inserted into a body cavity is formed entirely of soft, compliant material. That end carries an inflatable balloon made of non-expandable material, formed in the fully inflated shape, to prevent overexpansion. The balloon is inflated to a predetermined low pressure level to prevent pressure necrosis in the adjacent tissue. A method and apparatus for introducing the soft end of the appliance into the body cavity are also provided. The introducer apparatus includes rigid core surrounded by a soft, compliant sleeve. The sleeve extends beyond the rigid core to form an invertable section. The soft end of the appliance is situated adjacent the apparatus, the balloon is wrapped around the apparatus, and the sleeve section is inverted over the appliance, compressing the balloon and forming a soft, rounded insertion tip. The unit is then introduced into the body cavity. After the appliance is separated from the apparatus, the apparatus is withdrawn.

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Номер записи: 99

01-01-2015 дата публикации

Cap and tubing apparatus and related methods

Номер: US20150005747A1

Автор: Duane Hiscock, Marcia Morris

Принадлежит: Genii Inc

An apparatus including a cap that can be placed onto or removed from a bottle with an interference fit, for instance using a snap-type motion. The cap has a top portion and at least partially open bottom portion, where the cap is defined in part by an outer top portion, outer side portion, inner top portion, and inner side portion. The top portion of the cap has a tubing interconnect, and the tubing interconnect includes a passage therethrough. The cap includes one or more venting passages.

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Номер записи: 100