公开(公告)号：US06582443B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09749301

申请日：2000-12-27

Applicant: James E. Cabak ,  Steven T. Deininger ,  John W. Westrum, Jr.

Inventor： James E. Cabak ,  Steven T. Deininger ,  John W. Westrum, Jr.

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61F2/0045

Abstract: Surgical apparatus and associated methods of use are provided for enhancing the functional life-span of medical implants and for facilitating their implantation, particularly for medical devices designed to support anatomical structures. The apparatus comprises a reinforcing fastener guide for fixedly mounting or interlocking onto the surface of a medical device such as a urethral sling or the like. Formed of surgical grade metals or plastics, the attached reinforcing fastener guide defines an easily identified location for the implanting surgeon to position one or more surgical fasteners, such as a suture, to the patient's body in order to permanently position the medical implant. This greatly simplifies and shortens the implantation protocol while substantially reducing undesirable mechanical stresses within the implant at these attachment points, thereby increasing the useful life of the implanted medical device.

公开(公告)号：US06569172B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09970323

申请日：2001-10-03

Applicant: Samuel S. Asculai ,  Ahmed Idouraine ,  Bruno Giannetti

Inventor： Samuel S. Asculai ,  Ahmed Idouraine ,  Bruno Giannetti

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61F2/2846 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61F2/30756 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2002/2835 ,  A61F2002/30016 ,  A61F2002/30062 ,  A61F2002/30761 ,  A61F2002/30762 ,  A61F2210/0004 ,  A61F2250/0019 ,  A61F2310/00365 ,  A61L2430/06

Abstract: An implantable article for cartilage repair by implantation in an animal. The implantable article includes a support matrix, and chondrocyte cells and a bio-compatible adhesive adhered to an edge of the support matrix, wherein the support matrix is absorbable by the animal. The support matrix is a biocompatible material such as collagen, and the adhesive is autologous fibrin.

Abstract translation: 用于通过植入在动物中进行软骨修复的可植入制品。 可植入制品包括支撑基质和软骨细胞和粘附到支持基质边缘的生物相容性粘合剂，其中载体基质可被动物吸收。 支持基质是生物相容性材料，如胶原蛋白，粘合剂是自体纤维蛋白。

公开(公告)号：US06554851B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09521473

申请日：2000-03-08

Applicant: Maria Palasis ,  Lucas S. Gordon

Inventor： Maria Palasis ,  Lucas S. Gordon

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61B17/3207 ,  A61B17/0057 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2017/22077 ,  A61B2018/00392 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61K9/0019 ,  A61M25/0084

Abstract: Methods of sealing an injection site of a tissue are provided, where therapeutic agent has been injected into tissue, resulting in increased efficiency or agent uptake. Also provided are methods for delivering therapeutic agent to a tissue, which include injecting a therapeutic agent into a tissue and subsequently sealing the injection site, or engaging an injection device with the tissue for a sufficient period of time that sealing is not necessary to avoid leakage of the therapeutic agent. In one embodiment radio frequency cautery is used to seal the injection site upon needle removal from the tissue. In other embodiments, the injection site is sealed by resistance heating, laser heating or plugging the site with a solid plug or coagulating material at the site.

公开(公告)号：US06544273B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-08

申请号：US09684108

申请日：2000-10-06

Applicant: Boaz Harari ,  Mordechay Beyar ,  Oren Globerman

Inventor： Boaz Harari ,  Mordechay Beyar ,  Oren Globerman

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/0642 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/0412 ,  A61B2017/0427 ,  A61B2017/0437 ,  A61B2017/044 ,  A61B2017/0647 ,  A61F2/0045

Abstract: A slotted shield for a surgical tack, including a body adapted to engage a tack head. The shield has at least one slot having a width, defined by the body. Optionally, the shield is mounted on a tack head on which said shield is mounted.

Abstract translation: 用于手术钉的开槽护罩，包括适于接合钉头的主体。 护罩具有至少一个具有由身体限定的宽度的狭槽。 可选地，屏蔽件安装在其上安装有所述屏蔽件的钉头上。

公开(公告)号：US06540702B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-01

申请号：US09703606

申请日：2000-11-01

Applicant: Maria Sarango

Inventor： Maria Sarango

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61H1/00 ,  A61F2/12 ,  A61H2205/082

Abstract: A device for compressing a breast. The device includes a harness able to be releasably secured to a body of a user and a compression member adjustably connected to the harness for receiving the breast of the user. A control module is releasably secured to the harness for providing a pressure to the compression member for applying an equal compression force to the breast. The compression member includes a first compressing element positioned on a first side of the breast; a second compression element positioned on a second side of the breast opposite the first compressing element; and a structural member extending between the first and second compressing elements for retaining the first and second compressing elements on respective sides of the breast whereby an aperture defined by the structural member and first and second compressing elements for receiving the breast therein. The harness includes a first strap for securing the device about a waist of the user and a shoulder strap adjustably connected to the first strap for retaining the compression member aligned with the breast of the user. The structural member includes a first length adjustable structural element extending between a first end of both the first and second compressing elements and a second length adjustable structural member extending between a second end of both the first and second compressing elements. The control element includes a pump and supply line connected between the pump and both the first and second compressing elements for providing air pressure thereto.

Abstract translation: 用于压缩乳房的装置。 该装置包括能够可释放地固定到使用者身体的线束和可调节地连接到线束的压缩构件，用于接收使用者的乳房。 控制模块可释放地固定到所述线束上，以向所述压缩构件提供压力以对所述乳房施加相等的压缩力。 压缩构件包括位于乳房的第一侧上的第一压缩元件; 位于与所述第一压缩元件相对的所述乳房的第二侧上的第二压缩元件; 以及在所述第一和第二压缩元件之间延伸的结构构件，用于将所述第一和第二压缩元件保持在所述乳房的相应侧上，由此由所述结构构件限定的孔和用于在其中容纳乳房的第一和第二压缩元件。 线束包括用于将装置围绕使用者的腰部固定的第一条带和可调节地连接到第一条带的肩带，用于保持与使用者的乳房对准的压缩构件。 结构构件包括在第一和第二压缩元件的第一端之间延伸的第一长度可调结构元件和在第一和第二压缩元件的第二端之间延伸的第二长度可调结构构件。 所述控制元件包括连接在所述泵与所述第一和第二压缩元件两者之间的泵和供应管线，用于向其提供空气压力。

公开(公告)号：US06524327B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09676851

申请日：2000-09-29

Applicant: Paul J. Spacek

Inventor： Paul J. Spacek

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: C09J175/08 ,  C08G18/10 ,  C08G18/12 ,  C08G18/4808 ,  C08G18/4837 ,  C08G18/7642 ,  C08G2210/00 ,  C08G18/302

Abstract: The invention relates to an organic hydrogel bond for living tissue. The bond is comprised of living tissue pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide, body derived fluids, including at least one NCO-terminated hydrophilic urethane prepolymer, which is derived from an organic polyisocyanate, and oxyethylene-based diols, triols or polyols comprised essentially all of hydroxyl groups capped with polyisocyanate.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及活组织的有机水凝胶粘结剂。 该粘结包括由过氧化氢预先处理的活体组织，衍生自人体的流体，包括至少一种衍生自有机多异氰酸酯的NCO封端的亲水性氨基甲酸酯预聚物和基于氧化乙烯的二醇，三醇或多元醇 用多异氰酸酯封端的羟基。

公开(公告)号：US06503259B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09748311

申请日：2000-12-27

Applicant: Shawn T. Huxel ,  John McAllen, III ,  David W. Overaker

Inventor： Shawn T. Huxel ,  John McAllen, III ,  David W. Overaker

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/32053 ,  A61B2017/00725 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/0647 ,  A61B2017/1107 ,  A61B2017/1132 ,  Y10S227/902 ,  Y10S411/923

Abstract: A surgical fastening system includes a fastener having a plurality of individual fastener pairs each having a piercing element with a pin that pierces the tissue to be repaired and a receiver portion that interlocks with the pin of a corresponding piercing element. A fastener dispenser holds the piercing elements and receiver elements in relative juxtaposition and in a predetermined geometric configuration, such as a circle. After the tissues to be joined are positioned between the piercing and receiving elements held in the dispenser, the dispenser is adjusted to draw the elements together capturing the tissue therebetween. The dispenser then pushes the piercing elements through the tissue and into the receiving elements causing the elements to interlock. Because the anastomosed junction is formed by a plurality of independent pairs, the junction retains flexibility. When used to anastomose a tubular organ, the fastener allows radial expansion of the organ permitting peristalsis.

公开(公告)号：US06491713B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US09286347

申请日：1999-04-05

Applicant: Steven T. Deininger ,  James E. Cabak

Inventor： Steven T. Deininger ,  James E. Cabak

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61F2/0009 ,  A61B5/0079 ,  A61F5/44 ,  A61F5/455

Abstract: A method and apparatus for placing a bladder output control device is disclosed in which a tool has a surface which receives the bladder output control device and holds it for accurate placement of the device on the body of a user. The tool includes an illumination device mounted internal to the tool and provides illumination used in placement of the bladder output control device. The tool further includes a mirrored surface to enable better visualization of where the bladder output control device is located relative to its target location during placement of the device on the body of the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于放置膀胱输出控制装置的方法和装置，其中工具具有接收膀胱输出控制装置并保持其以准确地将装置放置在使用者身体上的表面。 该工具包括安装在工具内部的照明装置，并提供用于放置膀胱输出控制装置的照明。 该工具还包括镜像表面，以便在将装置放置在使用者的身体上时能够更好地可视化膀胱输出控制装置相对于其目标位置的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06468292B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09383027

申请日：1999-08-25

Applicant: Kenneth H. Mollenauer ,  Michelle Y. Monfort

Inventor： Kenneth H. Mollenauer ,  Michelle Y. Monfort

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61B17/3423 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/3431 ,  A61B90/40 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/3419 ,  A61B2017/3486

Abstract: A skin seal or trocar stabilizer with an inflatable balloon in the shape of a dumbbell, where the balloon may be stored within a cannula for easy placement in an incision and inflated to deploy the balloon inside the body, and a portion of the balloon expands inside the cannula, whereby medical instruments may be passed through the skin seal into a laparoscopic workspace while the balloon is inflated, thereby allowing the use of normal short surgical instruments during laparoscopic procedures and during insufflation.

Abstract translation: 具有哑铃形状的可膨胀气球的皮肤密封或套针针稳定器，其中气囊可以存储在套管内以便于放置在切口中并且充气以将气囊展开在身体内部，并且气囊的一部分在内部膨胀 套管，其中医疗器械可以在气囊膨胀时通过皮肤密封件进入腹腔镜工作空间，从而允许在腹腔镜手术期间和在吹气期间使用正常的短外科器械。

公开(公告)号：US06447533B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09551754

申请日：2000-04-18

Applicant: Ronald Adams

Inventor： Ronald Adams

IPC: A61B1708

CPC classification number: A61B17/1114 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B2017/00004 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00827 ,  A61B2017/0647 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M2025/0233

Abstract: A system including an implantable fastener for fastening layers of tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a proximal anchor member and a distal anchor member each being movable from a reduced profile position to a deployed position. The anchor members are mesh structures capable of moving to the deployed position by reducing the axial spacing between opposite ends of the anchor members. Methods of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are also disclosed. One of the methods includes placing the distal anchor member through a hole formed in the wall of the esophagus and through a hole formed in the gastric wall. The distal anchor member and the proximal anchor member are then placed in their deployed positions to fasten the wall of the esophagus and the gastric wall together between the anchor members.