METHODS OF MAKING COMPOSITE PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED BOND STRENGTH
    2.
    发明申请
    METHODS OF MAKING COMPOSITE PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED BOND STRENGTH 审中-公开
    制备具有改进粘结强度的复合预制装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2009079271A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-29

    申请号:PCT/US2008086033

    申请日:2008-12-09

    CPC classification number: A61L27/40 A61L27/50

    Abstract: A method of making a composite prosthetic device, includes providing a support layer, juxtaposing a layer of an absorbable material with the support layer, and disposing an absorbable adhesive between the support layer and the layer of an absorbable material. The method includes heating the layers for melting the absorbable adhesive so as to bond the support layer with the layer of the absorbable material. Before the heating step, the moisture content of at least one of the layers is increased for improving thermal conductivity between the layers so as to enhance the strength of the bonds formed between the layers. The moisture content may be increased by exposing at least one of the layers to an environment having elevated relative humidity. In one embodiment, the support layer is polypropylene mesh, the layer of the absorbable material is oxidized regenerated cellulose, and the absorbable adhesive is polydioxanone.

    Abstract translation: 一种制备复合假体装置的方法,包括提供支撑层,将可吸收材料层与支撑层并置,以及在支撑层和可吸收材料层之间设置可吸收的粘合剂。 该方法包括加热用于熔化可吸收粘合剂的层,以便将支撑层与可吸收材料层结合。 在加热步骤之前,增加至少一个层的水分含量以改善层之间的导热性,从而增强层之间形成的键的强度。 通过将至少一个层暴露于相对湿度较高的环境,可以增加含水量。 在一个实施方案中,支撑层是聚丙烯网,可吸收材料层是氧化再生纤维素,可吸收粘合剂是聚二恶烷酮。

    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 审中-公开
    用于治疗阻塞性睡眠障碍的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2010019376A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-15

    申请号:PCT/US2009051921

    申请日:2009-07-28

    CPC classification number: A61F5/56 A61F5/566

    Abstract: A pharyngeal retractor device and implantation methods are provided for use in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The device includes a retracting element (601) and a tissue engaging element (600) that promotes tissue ingrowth around or onto the retracting element. The device is implanted in tissue space beneath the pharyngeal wall to alter the shape of the wall. The device may be implanted through the oral cavity alone or by using a trocar (400) or a hand-held delivery system (1000) to deliver the device through the pharyngeal wall. Alternatively, the device may be implanted using an open, direct visualization approach from the side of a patient's neck.

    Abstract translation: 提供咽收缩器装置和植入方法用于治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停。 该装置包括回缩元件(601)和组织接合元件(600),其促进围绕或缩回元件的组织向内生长。 该装置植入咽壁下方的组织空间以改变壁的形状。 该装置可以单独地通过口腔或通过使用套管针(400)或手持递送系统(1000)来植入,以将装置输送通过咽壁。 或者,可以使用来自患者颈部侧面的开放的直接可视化方法来植入装置。

    SURGICAL SUTURES HAVING COLLAPSIBLE TISSUE ANCHORING PROTRUSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR
    4.
    发明申请
    SURGICAL SUTURES HAVING COLLAPSIBLE TISSUE ANCHORING PROTRUSIONS AND METHODS THEREFOR 审中-公开
    具有可拆卸组织锚固支架的外科手术及其方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010074861A8

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-23

    申请号:PCT/US2009065350

    申请日:2009-11-20

    Abstract: A surgical suture (100) includes a shaft (102) having a leading end (104), a trailing end (106), and an outer surface (114) extending between the leading and trailing ends. The surgical suture includes a plurality of flexible protrusions (108) extending from the shaft, and a lumen (960) extending between the leading and trailing ends of the shaft. The shaft (902) includes a plurality of openings (975) formed in the outer surface thereof that are in communication with the lumen. The shaft includes a first axial opening at the leading end thereof in communication with the lumen and a second axial opening at the trailing end thereof in communication with the lumen. A flowable material may be disposed in the lumen. After the surgical suture is implanted, the flowable material is adapted to pass from the lumen and through the plurality of openings in the outer surface of the shaft for contacting tissue surrounding the suture.

    Abstract translation: 外科缝合线(100)包括具有前端(104),后端(106)和在前端和后端之间延伸的外表面(114)的轴(102)。 手术缝合线包括从轴延伸的多个柔性突起(108)和在轴的前端和后端之间延伸的内腔(960)。 轴(902)包括形成在其外表面中的与内腔连通的多个开口(975)。 轴包括在其前端处与内腔连通的第一轴向开口和在其后端处与腔连通的第二轴向开口。 可流动的材料可以设置在内腔中。 在植入手术缝合线之后,可流动材料适于从内腔通过并且穿过轴的外表面中的多个开口,用于接触缝合线周围的组织。

    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FORMING AN AUXILIARY AIRWAY FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
    7.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR FORMING AN AUXILIARY AIRWAY FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 审中-公开
    形成辅助空气的治疗障碍性睡眠APNEA的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2010014714A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-04

    申请号:PCT/US2009052110

    申请日:2009-07-29

    Abstract: An auxiliary airway for treating obstructive sleep apnea is formed by implanting an elongated conduit beneath a pharyngeal wall of a pharynx. The elongated conduit has a proximal end in communication with a first region of the pharynx, a distal end in communication with a second region of the pharynx, and a section extending beneath the pharyngeal wall for bypassing an oropharynx region of the pharynx. The system includes a first opening in the pharyngeal wall in communication with a first opening in the elongated conduit, and a second opening in the pharyngeal wall in communication with a second opening in the elongated conduit. The system has a first anastomotic connector for coupling the first opening in the pharyngeal wall with the first opening in the conduit, and a second anastomotic connector for coupling the second opening in the pharyngeal wall with the second opening in the conduit.

    Abstract translation: 用于治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的辅助气道通过在咽部的咽壁下方植入细长导管而形成。 所述细长管道具有与所述咽部的第一区域连通的近端,与所述咽部的第二区域连通的远端以及在所述咽壁下方延伸以用于绕开所述咽口咽部区域的部分。 所述系统包括与所述细长导管中的第一开口连通的咽壁中的第一开口,以及与所述细长导管中的第二开口连通的所述咽壁中的第二开口。 该系统具有用于将咽壁中的第一开口与导管中的第一开口联接的第一吻合连接器,以及用于将咽壁中的第二开口与导管中的第二开口联接的第二吻合连接器。

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