Abstract:
A catheter (10) for delivery of intraluminal and expandable devices. The catheter is provided with a flexible curved tip (14) distal to the device (22) loaded onto. the catheter for delivery to a desired site within a body conduit. The curved distal tip causes the catheter to rotate to a preferred rotational orientation, which may be desirable for any device having asymmetric features, particularly when used in tortuous body conduits.
Abstract:
Catheter for delivering an expandable prosthetic device. The catheter has a guidewire channel for delivering a side branch guidewire to a side branch target site. An expandable prosthetic device can be loaded on to the distal end of the catheter.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an implantable medical device having two or more flexible framework elements helically disposed around a common central axis. Each framework element has a configuration having a series of apices alternating in direction. The framework elements are arranged together in the helical winding so the apices are in a nested relationship. Adjacent apices are connected to one another with flexible linkage elements. Each linkage element follows a distinct pathway or course through the framework elements. The elements can each be made of the same or different materials.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method of making implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to implantable bioabsorbable non-woven self-cohered web materials having a high degree of porosity. The web materials are very supple and soft, while exhibiting proportionally increased mechanical strength in one or more directions. The web materials often possess a high degree of loft. The web materials can be formed into a variety of shapes and forms suitable for use as implantable medical devices or components thereof.
Abstract:
Novel polymer shrink tubes, such as fluoropolymer shrink tubes and novel uses thereof. The polymer shrink tubes include at least one three-dimensional pattern formed along at least a portion of the inner surface of the tube. The polymer shrink tubes can be used for, for example, embossing a pattern into a polymer tube. Further use includes, for example, forming a catheter with at least one channel located in the catheter wall.
Abstract:
A connector comprising first and second mating portions in electrical communication, each of the first and second mating portions having inner and outer conductors, wherein the first and second mating portions are independently radially displaceable while maintaining the electrical communication.
Abstract:
A rope comprising a plurality of bundle groups, each of said bundle groups having a periphery and comprising a plurality of high strength fibers, at least one low coefficient of friction fiber disposed around at least a portion of the periphery of at least one of the bundle groups.
Abstract:
In one aspect, the present invention provides an exothermic article comprising a film comprising an expanded polymer, said film having at least some porosity; and an exothermic composition disposed within said expanded polymer wherein said exothermic article is flexible. In a further aspect, the invention is a laminate comprising an exothermic layer, said exothermic layer comprising a film, said film comprising an expanded polymer having at least some porosity and an exothermic composition disposed within said expanded polymer, and an oxygen management layer disposed on at least one side of said exothermic layer. In another aspect, the invention is a laminate comprising: a film comprising porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and having a porosity of at least about 5%; an exothermic composition disposed within the porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, the exothermic composition comprising an electrolyte and at least about 10 wt % iron powder; and an oxygen management layer adjacent to the film, In this aspect, the oxygen management layer may comprise a film having a plurality of perforations.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a flying insect trap insecticidal insert which is coated on at least one side with a composition comprising a neonicotinoid insecticide and a food attractant.