System for locating implantable medical device
OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the system according to the present invention. As seen, the system 1 features a location processor 2 coupled to implant location antenna array 3 whi... Read More
Inventors: Weijand, Koen J.; Haller, Markus;, Assignee: Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) |
Intraluminal stent
In accordance with the present invention there is provided an intraluminal stent adapted for Fallopian tube reanastomosis and a method of rejoining the end portions of a resected Fallopian tube using ... Read More
Inventors: Cooper, William I.;, Assignee: |
Tools for use in seating spinal rods in open ended implants
The present invention comprises a set of tools for use in seating a spinal rod in a rod receiving channel in a head of an open ended spinal surgery implant such as a bone screw, hook or transverse con... Read More
Inventors: Jackson, Roger P.;, Assignee: |
Method and instrumentation for implant insertion
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT(S) The preferred embodiments of the method and instrumentation disclosed herein are discussed in terms of orthopedic spinal fusion procedures and instrumentation. It is al... Read More
Inventors: Winslow, Charles J.; Mitchell, Steven T.; Jayne, Kirk; Ray, Charles D.;, Assignee: Surgical Dynamics, Inc. (Norwalk, CT) |
Femoral ring loader
In an embodiment, the invention provides an instrument for inserting an implant between vertebral bodies. The instrument includes a holder adapted to hold the implant during insertion of the implant b... Read More
Inventors: Ralph, James D.; Tatar, Stephen;, Assignee: Third Millennium Engineering, LLC (Summit, NJ) |
Vertebral distraction stabilizer
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device and a method to prepare the flat surfaces on the intervertebral end plates to receive a cylindrical implant. This device comprises a distrac... Read More
Inventors: Dixon, Robert A; Hackman, Donald J.;, Assignee: |
Low profile perfusion catheter
There is provided in accordance with one aspect of the present invention a balloon catheter, such as for performing balloon dilatation procedures in a body lumen. The catheter comprises an elongate fl... Read More
Inventors: Crocker, Michael;, Assignee: Cardiovascular Dynamics, Inc. (Irvine, CA) |
Method for artificially implanting hair
It has been found that a method and apparatus for artificially implanting a strand of hair into human skin tissue may be provided by an implanting tool having at least one implant needle with an inter... Read More
Inventors: Pridemore, William J.;, Assignee: |
Suturing method, apparatus and system for use in endoscopic procedures
Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide methods, apparatus and systems for suturing tissue during endoscopic procedures in a time efficient and precise manner. Another ... Read More
Inventors: Yoon, InBae;, Assignee: |
Suture clip applier
An apparatus is provided herein for applying a suture clip to a suture, which comprises (a) an endoscopic portion having suture receiving means to position a suture transversely to the longitudinal ax... Read More
Inventors: Kolesa, Michael S.; Mastri, Dominick L.; Young, Wayne P.; Bolanos, Henry;, Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT) |
Apparatus and method for applying and adjusting an anchoring device
An apparatus for applying an anchoring device to body tissue preferably comprises a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis, an elongated needle body extending from the handle portion and defining... Read More
Inventors: Green, David T.; Sienkiewicz, Henry R.; Ratcliff, Keith; Castro, Salvatore; Manzo, Scott E.;, Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT) |
Method and apparatus for applying a cinch member to the ends of a suture
Because endoscopic procedures are more common than laparoscopic procedures, the present invention shall be discussed in terms of endoscopic procedures and apparatus. However, use herein of terms such ... Read More
Inventors: Sauer, Jude S.; Rapp, Louis N.; Tiberio, Thomas A.;, Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT) |
Soft-ended fibered micro vaso-occlusive devices
This is a vaso-occlusive device made up of at least one short retainer, a longer fiber bundle, and at least one solid but soft end. The retainer may be radio-opaque. The fibers may be straight, looped... Read More
Inventors: Doan, Hanh; Nguyen, Kim; Doan, Hong; Gia, Son M.; Ho, Liem;, Assignee: Target Therapeutics, Inc. (Fremont, CA) |
Knotmaker with curved elongate member used in tying a ligature
The present invention overcomes disadvantages commonly associated with prior art surgical knot-tying instruments by providing a simplified surgical instrument for tying a knot in a length of suture pr... Read More
Inventors: de la Torre, Roger A.; Scott, James Stephen; Jerivs, James E.; Mollenauer, Kenneth H.;, Assignee: General Surgical Innovations, Inc. (Cupertino, CA) |
Latch device used in vehicle door
An object of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a compact latch device in which levers in a locking mechanism and a child-proof mechanism are supported by a single shaft so that it can be... Read More
Inventors: Dowling, Patrick J.;, Assignee: Mitsui Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo, JP) |
Ligating instrument with multiple loop ligature supply and methods therefor
Accordingly, it is a primary object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages of prior art ligating devices, instruments and procedures. Another object of the present invention is to prov... Read More
Inventors: Yoon, InBae;, Assignee: |
Djurovic suturing device
The suturing device of the present invention is designed in such a way that a surgeon's hand is in full control of the needle and the suture material where he does not need to grab or release the need... Read More
Inventors: Djurovic, Zarija;, Assignee: |
Paper feeding apparatus for printers
Generally speaking, in accordance with the present invention, a paper feeding apparatus for a use in a printer which can feed both a continuous paper having holes along the peripheral edges thereof an... Read More
Inventors: Akazawa, Hiroyuki;, Assignee: Epson Corporation (Tokyo, JP); Kabushiki Kaisha Suwa Seikosha (Tokyo, JP) |
Device for the dermal absorption of medicinal solutes
We claim: 1. A device for transcutaneous drug administration, comprising: (a) an application reservoir including a base, said base including a filling hole and an opening; (b) a means to pressurize sa... Read More
Inventors: Sarzaud, F. X.; Perego, Jean; Cabrera, A.;, Assignee: |
Easy tie fish hook or the like
According to the present invention, there is provided a device with a working end such as a hook, a structure for retaining line and an elongated shaft extending, between the line retaining structure ... Read More
Inventors: Tollison, Bruce O.;, Assignee: |
Rotary drive mechanism for instrument handle
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the presently claimed invention. The invention comprises a first gear 1, a second gear 2, a first driving element 3, and a second driving element 4, both first driving e... Read More
Inventors: Griffiths, Jerry R.; Young, Jr., John;, Assignee: TNCO, Inc. (Whitman, MA) |
Systems and methods for sensing multiple temperature conditions during tissue ablation
The invention provides systems and methods that provide reliable control over tissue heating and ablation procedures using multiple temperature sensing elements. One aspect of the invention provides s... Read More
Inventors: Panescu, Dorin; Swanson, David K.; Fleischman, Sidney D.; Bourne, Thomas M.;, Assignee: EP Technologies, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) |
Smoke evacuator remote on/off switch apparatus and method
We claim: 1. A system, including a surgical tool, for controlling operation of a smoke evacuator in response to operation of the surgical tool which produces smoke as a side effect when performing a s... Read More
Inventors: Greff, Richard J.; Tung, David W.;, Assignee: Stackhouse, Inc. (Palm Springs, CA) |
E-Z leg supports
OF THE INVENTION FIG. 1. This shows a general view of a patient using a prototype of these support units. In this figure the leg of the patient is shown with a dotted line and the shin is marked at 2... Read More
Inventors: Daneshvar, Yousef;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for applying surgical clips
OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The preferred embodiments of the apparatus disclosed herein will be discussed in terms of endoscopic procedures and apparatus. However, use herein of terms such as "endoscopi... Read More
Inventors: Aranyi, Ernie; Cuny, Douglas J.;, Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT) |
System for closing a percutaneous puncture formed by a trocar to prevent tissue at the puncture from herniating
These and other objects of this invention are achieved by providing a system and a method for increasing the long-term strength of scar tissue forming at the opening of internally located tissue, e.g.... Read More
Inventors: Kensey, Kenneth; Nash, John E.; Evans, Douglas;, Assignee: Kensey Nash Corporation (Exton, PA) |
Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis
In keeping with the foregoing discussion, the present invention provides an anastomosis system for quickly and reliably performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis. The anastomosis system includes ... Read More
Inventors: Gifford, III, Hanson S.; Bolduc, Lee R.; Stein, Jeffrey A.; DiCesare, Paul C.; Costa, Peter F.; Holmes, William A.;, Assignee: |
Trephine instrument and method for cutting annular holes
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a trephine instrument which overcomes the deficiencies of the prior art. It is a further object of the invention to provide a trephine ins... Read More
Inventors: Wilson, Frank;, Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.) (Paoli, PA) |
Intermedullary rasp with detachable extension end
The rasp of this invention eliminates the need for multiple rasps of various lengths to accommodate both the implantation of a primary implant and any subsequent revision. The rasp includes a detachab... Read More
Inventors: Kenyon, Roger R.;, Assignee: Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN) |
Disposable suture cutter and needle holder
A disposable suture cutter and needle holder is provided with an adhesive base for securing it in a position where it is readily available. This may be on the back of the hand or wrist of the surgeon ... Read More
Inventors: Swor, G. Michael;, Assignee: |
Obesity Surgery 
