System and method for clearing an implanted catheter that is connected to a shunt
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for clearing an implanted catheter that is connected to a shunt 有权
    用于清除连接到分流器的植入导管的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07094214B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10607692

    申请日:2003-06-27

    IPC分类号: A61M5/00

    摘要: A shunt has a housing and a base. The base has a first set of electrodes extending across the base. A catheter is connected to the housing. The catheter has a longitudinal length, a proximal end, and a distal end. The catheter has a second set of electrodes extending along the longitudinal length of the catheter. At least two of the electrodes of said first set are electrically connected to two of the electrodes of the second set. The housing including a self sealing, needle penetrable outer housing wall. The system includes a probe assembly that is selectively penetratable through an outer housing wall.

    摘要翻译: 分流器有一个外壳和一个底座。 底座具有延伸穿过基座的第一组电极。 导管连接到外壳。 导管具有纵向长度,近端和远端。 导管具有沿着导管的纵向长度延伸的第二组电极。 所述第一组的至少两个电极电连接到第二组的两个电极。 外壳包括一个自密封,可穿透的外壳壁。 该系统包括可以通过外部壳体壁选择性地穿透的探针组件。

    Acoustic monitoring system
    2.
    发明授权
    Acoustic monitoring system 有权
    声学监控系统

    公开(公告)号:US07736312B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-15

    申请号:US10762963

    申请日:2004-01-22

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00

    CPC分类号: A61B7/005 A61B2562/0204

    摘要: An acoustic monitoring system that is able to verify the success or failure of the positional adjustment of a valve without the need for additional energy during non-invasive reprogramming is provided. The acoustic monitoring system includes a programmer for generating a sequence of commands to adjust the valve mechanism, and for receiving acoustic signals for analysis, a transmitter to implement the command and adjust the valve, and a sensor for detecting an acoustic signal generated from the valve during execution of the commands. A method for using the acoustic monitoring system is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种声学监测系统,其能够在非侵入式重新编程期间验证阀的位置调整的成功或失败,而不需要额外的能量。 声学监测系统包括一个编程器,用于产生一系列命令以调节阀门机构,并且用于接收用于分析的声学信号,发射器来实现该指令并调整阀门;以及传感器,用于检测从阀门产生的声学信号 在执行命令期间。 还提供了一种使用声学监测系统的方法。

    Method and apparatus for packaging a drug-device combination product
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for packaging a drug-device combination product 有权
    用于包装药物装置组合产品的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07040485B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-09

    申请号:US11174115

    申请日:2005-07-01

    IPC分类号: B65D73/00

    摘要: A package for a drug-device combination product includes an outer package including a first gas impermeable sheet and a second gas impermeable sheet hermetically sealed there to on three sides. A gas permeable header is attached to an unsealed side of the first sheet and sealed to the second sheet on two sides. The first and second gas impermeable sheets and the header form an interior and an opening communicating with the interior. A gas permeable inner package is disposed within the outer package. A product is sealed within the inner package. The inner package is placed within the outer package and a top end of the header is sealed to the second sheet. The outer package is then sealed by sealing the first gas impermeable sheet to the second gas impermeable sheet at a seal point below the point where the header attaches to the first sheet.

    摘要翻译: 用于药物装置组合产品的包装包括外包装,其包括第一不透气片和在三面上气密密封的第二不透气片。 气体可渗透的头部附接到第一片的未密封侧并且在两侧密封到第二片。 第一和第二气体不可渗透片材和头部形成与内部连通的内部和开口。 气体可渗透的内包装设置在外包装内。 产品密封在内包装内。 内包装被放置在外包装内,并且头部的顶端被密封到第二片。 然后通过在头部附接到第一片材的点下方的密封点处将第一不透气片材密封到第二不透气片材上来密封外包装。

    Method for improving stability and effectivity of a drug-device combination product
    4.
    发明授权
    Method for improving stability and effectivity of a drug-device combination product 有权
    提高药物组合产品的稳定性和有效性的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06996952B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-14

    申请号:US10676333

    申请日:2003-09-30

    IPC分类号: B65B31/06 B65B55/18

    摘要: A package for a drug-device combination product includes an outer package including a first gas impermeable sheet and a second gas impermeable sheet hermetically sealed there to on three sides. A gas permeable header is attached to an unsealed side of the first sheet and sealed to the second sheet on two sides. The first and second gas impermeable sheets and the header form an interior and an opening communicating with the interior. A gas permeable inner package is disposed within the outer package. A product is sealed within the inner package. The inner package is placed within the outer package and a top end of the header is sealed to the second sheet. The outer package is then sealed by sealing the first gas impermeable sheet to the second gas impermeable sheet at a seal point below the point where the header attaches to the first sheet.

    摘要翻译: 用于药物装置组合产品的包装包括外包装,其包括第一不透气片和在三面上气密密封的第二不透气片。 气体可渗透的头部附接到第一片的未密封侧并且在两侧密封到第二片。 第一和第二气体不可渗透片材和头部形成与内部连通的内部和开口。 气体可渗透的内包装设置在外包装内。 产品密封在内包装内。 内包装被放置在外包装内,并且头部的顶端被密封到第二片。 然后通过在头部附接到第一片材的点下方的密封点处将第一不透气片材密封到第二不透气片材上来密封外包装。

    Shunt valve locking mechanism
    5.
    发明授权
    Shunt valve locking mechanism 有权
    分流阀锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US07771381B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-10

    申请号:US12029818

    申请日:2008-02-12

    IPC分类号: A61M5/00 F16K31/12 F16K35/00

    摘要: A locking assembly is provided to simply and effectively prevent any unintentional adjustment of the adjustable valve mechanism in a fluid flow control device, without compromising the function of the device. The locking assembly generally includes at least one gripping arm for frictionally engaging at least a portion of the adjustable valve mechanism, and an actuating mechanism for controlling the deployment and release of the gripping arm. The locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustments that can adversely affect the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device. In particular, the locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustment, such as may be caused by the presence of a strong external magnetic field. The locking assembly can be easily disengaged, such as through the application or removal of an external mechanical force, to allow a clinician to adjust the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device as necessary.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种锁定组件,以简单且有效地防止流体流量控制装置中的可调节阀机构的任何无意的调节,而不会影响装置的功能。 锁定组件通常包括至少一个夹紧臂,用于摩擦地接合可调节阀机构的至少一部分,以及用于控制夹持臂的展开和释放的致动机构。 锁定组件防止可能不利地影响流体流量控制装置的压力设置的意外调整。 特别地,锁定组件防止无意的调整,例如可能由于存在强的外部磁场而引起。 锁定组件可以容易地脱离,例如通过施加或移除外部机械力,以允许临床医生根据需要调节流体流量控制装置的压力设置。

    Shunt valve locking mechanism
    6.
    发明授权
    Shunt valve locking mechanism 有权
    分流阀锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US07390310B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-24

    申请号:US10192394

    申请日:2002-07-10

    IPC分类号: A61M5/00 F16K31/12 F16F35/00

    摘要: A locking assembly is provided to simply and effectively prevent any unintentional adjustment of the adjustable valve mechanism in a fluid flow control device, without compromising the function of the device. The locking assembly generally includes at least one gripping arm for frictionally engaging at least a portion of the adjustable valve mechanism, and an actuating mechanism for controlling the deployment and release of the gripping arm. The locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustments that can adversely affect the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device. In particular, the locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustment, such as may be caused by the presence of a strong external magnetic field. The locking assembly can be easily disengaged, such as through the application or removal of an external mechanical force, to allow a clinician to adjust the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device as necessary.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种锁定组件,以简单且有效地防止流体流量控制装置中的可调节阀机构的任何无意的调节,而不会影响装置的功能。 锁定组件通常包括至少一个夹紧臂,用于摩擦地接合可调节阀机构的至少一部分,以及用于控制夹持臂的展开和释放的致动机构。 锁定组件防止可能不利地影响流体流量控制装置的压力设置的意外调整。 特别地,锁定组件防止无意的调整,例如可能由于存在强的外部磁场而引起。 锁定组件可以容易地脱离,例如通过施加或移除外部机械力,以允许临床医生根据需要调节流体流量控制装置的压力设置。

    Shunt Valve Locking Mechanism
    7.
    发明申请
    Shunt Valve Locking Mechanism 有权
    分流阀锁定机构

    公开(公告)号:US20080127689A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-05

    申请号:US12029818

    申请日:2008-02-12

    IPC分类号: F16K35/00 A61M27/00

    摘要: A locking assembly is provided to simply and effectively prevent any unintentional adjustment of the adjustable valve mechanism in a fluid flow control device, without compromising the function of the device. The locking assembly generally includes at least one gripping arm for frictionally engaging at least a portion of the adjustable valve mechanism, and an actuating mechanism for controlling the deployment and release of the gripping arm. The locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustments that can adversely affect the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device. In particular, the locking assembly prevents unintentional adjustment, such as may be caused by the presence of a strong external magnetic field. The locking assembly can be easily disengaged, such as through the application or removal of an external mechanical force, to allow a clinician to adjust the pressure settings of the fluid flow control device as necessary.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种锁定组件,以简单且有效地防止流体流量控制装置中的可调节阀机构的任何无意的调节,而不会影响装置的功能。 锁定组件通常包括至少一个夹紧臂,用于摩擦地接合可调节阀机构的至少一部分,以及用于控制夹持臂的展开和释放的致动机构。 锁定组件防止可能不利地影响流体流量控制装置的压力设置的意外调整。 特别地,锁定组件防止无意的调整,例如可能由于存在强的外部磁场而引起。 锁定组件可以容易地脱离,例如通过施加或移除外部机械力,以允许临床医生根据需要调节流体流量控制装置的压力设置。

    Acoustic monitoring system
    8.
    发明授权
    Acoustic monitoring system 有权
    声学监控系统

    公开(公告)号:US06685638B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-03

    申请号:US10328748

    申请日:2002-12-23

    IPC分类号: A61B800

    CPC分类号: A61B7/005 A61B2562/0204

    摘要: An acoustic monitoring system that is able to verify the success or failure of the positional adjustment of a valve without the need for additional energy during non-invasive reprogramming is provided. The acoustic monitoring system includes a programmer for generating a sequence of commands to adjust the valve mechanism, and for receiving acoustic signals for analysis, a transmitter to implement the command and adjust the valve, and a sensor for detecting an acoustic signal generated from the valve during execution of the commands. A method for using the acoustic monitoring system is also provided.

    摘要翻译: 提供一种声学监测系统,其能够在非侵入式重新编程期间验证阀的位置调整的成功或失败,而不需要额外的能量。 声学监测系统包括一个编程器,用于产生一系列命令以调节阀门机构,并且用于接收用于分析的声学信号,发射器来实现该指令并调整阀门;以及传感器,用于检测从阀门产生的声学信号 在执行命令期间。 还提供了一种使用声学监测系统的方法。

    MULTI-BRANCHED ANTI-REFLUX VALVE
    9.
    发明申请
    MULTI-BRANCHED ANTI-REFLUX VALVE 有权
    多分支防反应阀

    公开(公告)号:US20100210992A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-19

    申请号:US12772847

    申请日:2010-05-03

    IPC分类号: A61M1/00

    CPC分类号: A61M27/006

    摘要: A shunt system includes a first catheter and a second catheter, each having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one opening adjacent to its distal end. A proximal end of a drainage catheter is in fluid communication with the proximal end of the first catheter and the proximal end of the second catheter. A first one-way valve is disposed in fluid communication with the first catheter between its proximal end and its at least one opening. The first one-way valve effectively blocks fluid flow from the proximal end to the at least one opening. A second one-way valve is disposed in fluid communication with the second catheter between its proximal end and its at least one opening. The second one-way valve effectively blocks fluid flow from the proximal end to the at least one opening.

    摘要翻译: 分流系统包括第一导管和第二导管,每个具有近端和远端,以及与其远端相邻的至少一个开口。 排水导管的近端与第一导管的近端和第二导管的近端流体连通。 第一单向阀设置成在其近端和其至少一个开口之间与第一导管流体连通。 第一单向阀有效地阻止从近端到至少一个开口的流体流动。 第二单向阀设置成在其近端与其至少一个开口之间与第二导管流体连通。 第二单向阀有效地阻止从近端到至少一个开口的流体流动。

    High pressure range hydrocephalus valve system
    10.
    发明授权
    High pressure range hydrocephalus valve system 有权
    高压范围脑积水阀系统

    公开(公告)号:US07559912B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-14

    申请号:US10955258

    申请日:2004-09-30

    IPC分类号: A61M5/00 F16K5/00 F16K25/00

    CPC分类号: A61M27/006 Y10T137/0508

    摘要: A valve for use in a shunt system to drain fluid from one part of a patient's body to another is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the valve is operable at a threshold pressure that is selectively adjustable up to at least about 400 mm H2O at increments in the range of about 10 mm H2O to 40 mm H2O. The ability of the valve to operate at a high threshold pressure and to be adjusted at relatively small increments renders the valve particularly advantageous for use in younger hydrocephalus patients. In particular, the operating pressure of the valve can be gradually limited in small increments over a period of time to slowly force the patient's own resorption system to circulate cerebrospinal fluid. At high operating pressures of at least about 400 mm H2O shunt independence can be achieved thereby allowing the shunt to be successfully removed.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于分流系统以将流体从患者身体的一部分排出到另一部分的阀。 在一个示例性实施例中,该阀可在阈值压力下操作,该阈值压力可选择性地调节至多约400mm H 2 O,其范围为约10毫米H 2 O至40毫米H 2 O。 阀在高阈值压力下操作并以相对小的增量进行调节的能力使得瓣膜特别有利于在年轻脑积水患者中使用。 特别地,可以在一段时间内以小增量逐渐限制阀的操作压力,以缓慢地迫使患者自己的吸收系统循环脑脊液。 在至少约400mm的高操作压力下,可以实现H 2 O分流器独立性,从而允许分流器被成功地移除。