A medical device, comprising: a handle, including: a handle body with a distal extension; a slot formed through the handle body, wherein the handle body includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall defining the slot; a first lumen disposed in the first sidewall, wherein the first lumen has an angled portion, and a portion of the first lumen runs parallel to the slot; and a second lumen extending between a distal end of the slot and the distal extension wherein the first lumen and the second lumen are interconnected at an intermediate point along a longitudinal length of the second lumen; a shaft extending distally from the handle; a first wire disposed within the first lumen, wherein the first wire connects the handle to the shaft; and a second wire disposed in the second lumen, wherein a portion of the second wire extends into the slot.
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ADAPTABLE DEVICES, SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEALABLE ACCESS TO A WORKING CHANNEL
An adapter for allowing a cap assembly to fit securely on two or more medical device ports with different sizes, shapes, and/or dimensions. The cap assembly has a housing with an interior configuration corresponding with an exterior configuration of a first port and surrounding port region of a medical device. An adapter having an exterior configuration corresponding with the housing interior configuration, and an interior configuration corresponding with the second port and port region may be fitted within the housing. Alternatively, an adapter having a first configuration may be provided in the housing to configure the housing interior to correspond with the exterior configuration of the first port. The adapter may be shiftable into a second configuration with an interior corresponding with the exterior configuration of the second port. The first and second configurations of the housing interiors adapt the housing to fit securely on the corresponding port.
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An elongated tissue traction device adhered to target tissue and configured to lift the target tissue away from surrounding tissue. The tissue traction device may lift the target tissue as a surgical procedure is performed, such as resecting or cutting of the target tissue. The tissue traction device may be a bistable spring. The tissue traction device is in a first stable configuration when initially adhered to the target tissue. The tissue traction device may be shifted (e.g., actuated) into the second configuration, such as when the tissue is resected or cut around the target tissue to which the tissue traction device is adhered. In the second stable configuration, the tissue traction device curls and lifts the target tissue from the surrounding tissue.
Embodiments herein relate to prosthetic heart valves constructed with animal tissue wherein the leaflets are unitary with the inner skirt. In an embodiment, an implantable heart valve assembly is included having a plurality of valve leaflets, an inner skirt, and a metal frame, wherein the plurality of valve leaflets and the inner skirt are formed of a continuous piece of animal tissue. In another embodiment, a method of making an implantable heart valve assembly is included, the method including placing a piece of pericardial tissue over a mold, cross-linking the pericardial tissue in place over the mold, removing the pericardial tissue from the mold, and attaching the pericardial tissue to a frame, wherein the pericardial tissue forms a seamless junction between a plurality of valve leaflets and an inner skirt. Other embodiments are also included herein.
In one example, a medical device may include a main shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end; a first articulation shaft coupled to the distal end of the main shaft; a second articulation shaft coupled to a distal end of the first articulation shaft; a first articulation wire coupled proximate to a distal portion of the first articulation shaft and extending longitudinally through the main shaft and the first articulation shaft; and a second articulation wire coupled proximate to a distal portion of the second articulation shaft and extending longitudinally through the main shaft, the first articulation shaft, and the second articulation shaft.
A medical device that includes a handle, an actuator movably coupled to the handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and a sheath including a distal end disposed within the shaft and a proximal end disposed within the handle. The sheath includes a plurality of branches secured to one another at the distal end and separated from one another at the proximal end. The actuator is coupled to each of the plurality of branches at the proximal end of the sheath, and the actuator is configured to move each of the plurality of branches relative to one another to articulate the shaft in a plurality of directions.
A medical device that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the shaft, and a first actuator coupled to the handle and secured to a first wire. The first wire extends through the shaft, and the first actuator is configured to pivot relative to the shaft to pull the first wire proximally and to deflect the end effector relative to the shaft.
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SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD COMBINING BIOABSORBABLE FOAM WITH VACUUM TECHNOLOGY FOR NEOPLASTIC CYSTS
A device for draining cysts includes a catheter system configured to deploy an absorbent material, including but not limited to a foam, into a cyst. The absorbent material advantageously absorbs fluid contained within the cyst, for example fluid that may remain following aspiration, reducing the potential for cyst recurrence. In various embodiments, the absorbent material may be bioabsorbable, radiolucent, echogenic, drug eluting, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments the device may further include or be coupled to a vacuum source which applies negative pressure to the cyst during foam delivery, thereby reduce the overall size and/or profile of the cyst.
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A biopsy forceps device includes a control member; a yoke coupled to the member; jaws coupled to the yoke; and a capsule. In an open configuration, the jaws are separated to receive target tissue. In a closed configuration, cutting edges of the jaws are moved toward one another to cut tissue. The capsule slidably receives the yoke and a portion of the jaws. The jaws are constrained to the closed configuration when withdrawn proximally to a first position within the capsule. When the jaws are moved to a second position, portions of the jaws are freed from the constraint capsule and spread apart. When the yoke and the jaws are moved distally and the jaws move to the open configuration, a tissue contacting structure of the yoke extends distally to engage tissue between the jaws to anchor the engaged tissue again lateral movement as the jaws contact the tissue.
Embodiments herein relate to polymer coated prosthetic heart valves. In an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a heart valve is included, the method obtaining a frame, attaching a porous web to the frame, applying a coating over at least a portion of the porous web. In an embodiment a heart valve is included. The heart valve including a frame and a plurality of valve leaflets attached to the frame. Each valve leaflet can have a first polymer forming a porous support web and a second polymer forming a coating occluding pores in the porous support web. The valve leaflets can be attached to the frame with a connection structure that is at least partially covered by the coating. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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A fluid management and medical device system may include a fluid management system and a medical device having one or more sensors proximate the distal end of the elongate shaft of the medical device. The controller of the fluid management system may be configured to calculate a fluid deficit when the distal end of the elongate shaft is disposed within a patient and configured to automatically pause fluid deficit calculation when the distal end of the elongate shaft is removed from the patient. In some instances the controller is configured to calculate the fluid deficit using rotational speed of the inflow pump in combination with a difference between a change in weight of a fluid supply source supplying fluid to the fluid management system and a change in weight of a collection container collecting fluid from the fluid management system.
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Embodiments herein relate to bioprosthetic heart valves. In an embodiment, a heart valve replacement system is included having a delivery catheter can include a heart valve accommodation region; and a heart valve disposed around the delivery catheter at the heart valve accommodation region of the delivery catheter, the heart valve can include a frame; and a plurality of valve leaflets coupled to the frame; wherein the valve leaflets include an animal tissue, the animal tissue can include from 15% to 50% by weight water; and from 20% to 70% by weight glycerol; a package defining an interior volume, wherein the delivery catheter and the heart valve are disposed within the package. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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A device includes an anoscope including an elongated hollow member with a longitudinal slot configured to receive tissue in an interior of the hollow member. The device also includes a clip applicator. The clip applicator includes a body slidably received in the slot and jaws at a distal end of the body configured to hold a ligation clip. The clip applicator further includes a plunger slidably coupled to the body configured to actuate the jaws. When the clip applicator is inserted into the slot and the plunger is moved relative to the body, the jaws close and deform the ligation clip from an open position into a closed position around tissue received in the slot.
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A device includes an elongated hollow member having an open distal end for receiving tissue therein and at least one exterior groove for loading at least one ligation band thereon. The device also includes a band deployment sleeve slidable over the exterior of the hollow member and configured to move from a radially expanded position to a radially contracted position in which, when the band deployment sleeve slides longitudinally over the hollow member, the distal portion engages the at least one ligation band. A closing sleeve slidable over the exterior of the band deployment sleeve is configured to constrain the distal portion from the radially expanded position into the radially contracted position. Retracting the closing sleeve proximally over the distal portion of the band deployment sleeve releases the distal portion from the radially contracted position into the radially expanded position.
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A guidewire control assembly (100) may hold a guidewire (105) stationary while allowing for rotation of a catheter shaft disposed over the guidewire. The guidewire control assembly may include a housing (110) with a passage (114) for receiving the guidewire, a clutch mechanism (130) connected to the housing and actuatable to selectively grip and release the guidewire disposed in the passage, and an interface (150) rotatably connected to the housing. The interface may receive the catheter hub (170) attached to the catheter shaft (107) and may allow for torqueing the catheter hub.
An inflation device (10) for inflating an intravascular balloon. The inflation device may include a barrel (12) and a plunger (24) movably disposed within the barrel. The plunger may include a helical thread (40). A housing (20) may be coupled to the plunger. A nut (38) may be disposed within the housing. The nut may include a first threaded region (54) along a first side thereof and a second threaded region (56) along a second side thereof.
An inflation device (10) for inflating an intravascular balloon. The inflation device may include a barrel (12) and a plunger (24) movably disposed within the barrel. The plunger may include a helical thread (40). A housing (20) may be coupled to the plunger. A nut (38) may be disposed within the housing. The nut may include a threaded region along a side thereof. A thrust member (34) may be disposed within the housing and positioned opposite the nut. The thrust member may include an acurate surface (36) designed to be positioned along the plunger.
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to medical devices and systems with control knobs designed for improved usability and ergonomics. For example, the control knobs of the present disclosure may include surface features for improved gripping, surface features for improved perception of medical device orientation within a patient and/or knobs dimensioned for improved thumb reach and reduced torque.
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to medical devices and systems with control knobs designed for improved usability and ergonomics. For example, the control knobs of the present disclosure may include surface features for improved gripping, surface features for improved perception of medical device orientation within a patient and/or knobs dimensioned for improved thumb reach and reduced torque.
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An atherectomy system includes a handle having a handle housing (16a) and a drive motor that is disposed within the handle housing and is adapted to rotate a drive cable extending through the handle and operably coupled to an atherectomy burr. A supply line (60,62) extends from the handle housing. A supply line fitment (50) may be disposed relative to the handle housing and may be configured to releasably secure the supply line relative to the handle housing such that the supply line is directed away from the handle housing in a direction that is selected from two or more directions. The supply line fitment (50) may include a rotatable knob (52).
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical instruments. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a biopsy cap and endoscope biopsy cap housing with improved stability and stress distribution to securely and removably attach to an endoscope biopsy port. In one example, a biopsy cap housing may include a first center-split half comprising a first half of an upper and lower chamber and first pivot member, and a second center-split half comprising a second half of an upper and lower chamber, and second pivot member, wherein mating surfaces of the first and second center-split halves may be configured to interlock to define the upper and lower chambers.
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEALABLE ACCESS TO A WORKING CHANNEL
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to valve configurations providing sealable access for medical instruments to a working channel, such as a working channel for an endoscope.
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Biopsy caps and seals, and methods for making and using the same may be provided in conjunction with an endoscope assembly. A seal may include a main body including a circumferential outer wall surrounding a central lumen. The seal may include at least one support wall extending radially from the outer wall towards a center of the lumen, and at least one helical flap extending from the support wall helically downward along an inner surface of the outer wall, where the at least one helical flap defines an opening at the center of the lumen. The seal may alternatively include a plurality of projections extending radially inward from the outer wall towards a center of the lumen, where the plurality of projections are arranged in a series of circumferentially and angularly offset layers.
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Attachments for endoscopes as well as methods for making and using attachments are disclosed. An example attachment may include a housing. One or more angled locking members may extend from an inner surface of the housing. The angled locking members may be designed to engage a biopsy port of an endoscope. One or more stabilizing members may extend from the inner surface of the housing. A locking apparatus may be coupled to the housing. A sealing member may be disposed within the housing.
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEALABLE ACCESS TO A WORKING CHANNEL
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices such as endoscopes, endoscope assemblies, guide tubes, introducers, and instrument caps for endoscopes, guide tubes, and introducers. In particular, the present disclosure relates to biopsy cap configurations providing sealable access for medical instruments to a working channel, such as a working channel for an endoscope.
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR A BIOPSY CAP AND HOUSING
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical instruments. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to medical instruments for use with an endoscope, such as a biopsy cap and a biopsy cap housing with improved stability and stress distribution, for example, to securely attach to an endoscope biopsy port.
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According to a general aspect, an insertion device includes an elongate member defining a lumen, a handle member movably coupled to the elongate member, a plunger member, at least a portion of the plunger member being disposed within the lumen defined by the elongate member, and an actuation member operatively coupled to the plunger member, the plunger member being configured to move from a first position within the lumen to a second location within the lumen in response to the actuation member being actuated.
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Medical systems and methods for making and using medical systems are disclosed. Example medical systems may include an atherectomy system configured to engage and remove plaque from walls in vessels of a vascular system. The atherectomy system may include a drive shaft, a rotational tip coupled to an end of the drive shaft, a drive mechanism coupled to the drive shaft to rotate the rotational tip, and control configurations to control settings of operational modules of the atherectomy system. The control configurations may be configured to change settings of multiple operational modules of the atherectomy system in response to a single actuation of an actuator to facilitate use of the atherectomy system in a vasculature of a patient.
A biopsy forceps device includes a tension member and an end effector which includes jaws movable between an open configuration, in which the jaws are separated from one another to receive target tissue therebetween, and a closed configuration, in which cutting edges of the jaws are moved toward one another to cut a portion of the target tissue from surrounding tissue. The jaws defines a tissue receiving space therebetween to house the cut tissue. The jaws are pivotable relative to one another. The end effector further includes a tension member attachment coupled to the tension member; a distal end of which terminates at a sharp spike configured to penetrate the tissue. The attachment is movably coupled to the jaws so that distal movement of the attachment moves the jaws to the open configuration, while proximal movement thereof moves the jaws to the closed configuration.
Medical systems and methods for making and using medical systems are disclosed. Example medical systems may include an atherectomy system configured to engage and remove plaque from walls in vessels of a vascular system. The atherectomy system may include a drive shaft, a rotational tip coupled to an end of the drive shaft, a drive mechanism coupled to the drive shaft to rotate the rotational tip, a control unit configured to control operation of the drive mechanism, and a knob assembly configured to facilitate longitudinal movement of the drive shaft, the rotational tip, and/or the drive mechanism. In some cases, the knob assembly may be configured to initiate adjustment of a mode of the drive mechanism in response to actuation of an actuator in the knob assembly.
Medical systems and methods for making and using medical systems are disclosed. Example medical systems may include an atherectomy system configured to engage and remove plaque from walls in vessels of a vascular system. The atherectomy system may include a drive shaft, a rotational tip coupled to an end of the drive shaft, a drive mechanism coupled to the drive shaft to rotate the rotational tip, and a control unit configured to control operation of the drive mechanism. In some cases, the control unit may include a controller for controlling operation of the drive mechanism based on sensed positions of the drive mechanism. The controller may be configured to send data to a host for analysis, compensate a control signal based on a mode of operation of the drive mechanism, determine if a stall is predicted to occur, and/or perform one or more other functions.
A medical device assembly may include a stylet having a distal stylet body and a proximal stylet hub, a cannula having a distal cannula body and a proximal cannula hub, and a lock for securing the stylet to the cannula, wherein the lock includes at least one abutment on at least one of the stylet hub and the cannula hub for restricting relative movement between the stylet hub and the cannula hub.
Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example hemostasis valve may include a main body having a distal end region and a proximal end region. A first seal member may be disposed within the proximal end region of the main body. A plunger may be coupled to the proximal end region of the main body. The plunger may be designed to shift between a first position and a second position. A first locking member may be disposed along the proximal end region of the main body. A second locking member may be disposed along the plunger. The second locking member may be designed to engage the first locking member.
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DEVICES AND METHODS TO ACCESS A TARGET WITHIN THE BODY
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing access to the renal capsule. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for performing a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure accurately and efficiently while minimizing exposure of the medical professional to harmful radiation.
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The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing access to a target within the body, such as placing an access needle into a renal capsule into the human body. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for performing a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) procedure accurately and efficiently while minimizing exposure of the medical professional to harmful radiation.
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Endoscope assemblies, biopsy caps, and methods for making and using the same. An example endoscope assembly may include an endoscope having a channel formed therein and a port that provides access to the channel. A cap may be coupled to the port. The cap may include a base having a securing member for securing the cap to the port, an outer shell and a brush section disposed within the interior volume adjacent the disk shutter section, the brush section including a plurality of brushes arranged in a helical fashion.
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A guidance device may include a base member including a hole extending therethrough. The guidance device may include a handle coupled to the base member. Additionally, a driver may be positioned within the base member and coupled to a shaft extending between the base member and the handle.
A guidance device may include a base member, a support coupled to the base member, and a guide coupled to the support. The guide may be movable relative to the base member and may include a through hole extending therethrough.
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Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an access valve that may be retrieved after implantation. The access valve may include a frame having a lumen, a self-expandable member extending through the lumen, and an elastic membrane extending through the lumen and a second end of the frame to releasably seal the lumen. The access valve may releasably attach to a wall of a patient and releasably seal an opening through the wall. The access valve may be attached to the wall by placing the frame adjacent the wall, extending the self-expandable member through the opening in the wall, and expanding the self-expandable member such that the self-expandable member applies a first force against the wall and a second force opposite the first force against the frame to sandwich the wall between the self-expandable member and the frame.
Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example method for assembling a hemostasis valve may include positioning a plunger along a threaded proximal end region of a main body. The threaded proximal end region may include one or more threads and an axial slot extending through the one or more threads. The method may also include advancing the plunger along the threaded proximal end region to a position where a proximal end of the plunger is disposed distally of at least a portion of the one or more threads and disposing a nut adjacent to the threaded proximal end region. The method may also include aligning an alignment tab of the nut with the axial slot, engaging the nut with the one or more threads while the alignment tab is aligned with the axial slot, and rotating the nut 45-270.
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HEMOSTASIS VALVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING HEMOSTASIS VALVES
Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example hemostasis valve may include a main body having a proximal end region. A cartridge may be at least partially disposed within the proximal end region. The cartridge may include a seal member. The seal member may be designed to shift between an open configuration and a sealed configuration. A plunger, having an inner tubular region and a distal end, may be coupled to the proximal end region of the main body. The distal end of the inner tubular region may be spaced a clearance distance from a proximal end of the seal member so that when the seal member is in the sealed configuration and exposed to pressures of 80-250 pounds per square inch, the seal member deflects into contact with the distal end of the inner tubular region and remains in the sealed configuration.
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42.
HEMOSTASIS VALVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING HEMOSTASIS VALVES
Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example hemostasis valve may include a main body having a distal end region and a proximal end region. A first seal member may be disposed within the proximal end region of the main body. A cartridge may be at least partially disposed within the proximal end region of the main body. The cartridge may include a second seal member. The cartridge may have one or more projections formed thereon. The proximal end region of the main body may have one or more recesses formed therein. The one or more recesses may be designed to engage the one or more projections. A plunger may be coupled to the proximal end region of the main body.
A61M 39/06 - Soupapes hémostatiques, c.-à-d. éléments formant joint autour d'une aiguille, d'un cathéter ou similaire, et se fermant après leur retrait
43.
HEMOSTASIS VALVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING HEMOSTASIS VALVES
Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example hemostasis valve may include a main body having a proximal end region. A cartridge may be at least partially disposed within the proximal end region. The cartridge including a seal member. The cartridge may have a proximal member, a distal member, and may define a seal holding region. The seal member may have an axial thickness of about 0.04 to about 0.2 inches. The seal member may be secured within the seal holding region by a mechanical bond.
A61M 39/06 - Soupapes hémostatiques, c.-à-d. éléments formant joint autour d'une aiguille, d'un cathéter ou similaire, et se fermant après leur retrait
44.
HEMOSTASIS VALVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING HEMOSTASIS VALVES
Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example hemostasis valve may include a main body having a distal end region and a proximal end region. A first seal member may be disposed within the proximal end region of the main body. A cartridge may be at least partially disposed within the proximal end region of the main body. The cartridge may include a second seal member. A plunger may be coupled to the proximal end region of the main body. A rotation limiting member may be positioned adjacent to the proximal end region of the main body. A tab member may be positioned adjacent to the proximal end region of the main body. The tab member may be designed to rotate relative to the proximal end region of the main body until the tab member engages the rotation limiting member.
A61M 39/06 - Soupapes hémostatiques, c.-à-d. éléments formant joint autour d'une aiguille, d'un cathéter ou similaire, et se fermant après leur retrait
A system for treating tissue includes a clip assembly including clip arms movable relative to a channel of a capsule so that the clip arms are movable between a tissue receiving configuration and a tissue clipping configuration. Also, the system includes an applicator releasably coupleable to the clip assembly. The applicator includes a bushing and a control member extending therethrough. The bushing includes deflectable fingers, each of the fingers including an engaging feature at a distal end thereof to engage a corresponding engaging feature of the capsule of the clip assembly and assembled with a pusher element configured to push the fingers to a radially outward position. The pusher element includes a U-shaped portion curving into a channel of the bushing and a longitudinal portion extending distally therefrom. A cam washer is slidable over a length of the control member and positioned distally of the U-shaped portion.
A61B 17/122 - Clamps ou pinces, p. ex. pour le cordon ombilical
A61B 17/128 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour ligaturer ou comprimer par un autre moyen les parties tubulaires du corps, p. ex. les vaisseaux sanguins ou le cordon ombilical pour appliquer ou enlever les clamps ou les pinces
A hemostasis valve assembly for use in a medical device. The hemostasis valve assembly may include a main body portion defining an internal cavity, a seal cartridge disposed within the internal cavity, and a low pressure valve assembly positioned within the internal cavity adjacent to the seal cartridge. The low pressure valve assembly may include a first valve member having a first valve body and a second valve member having second valve body. A portion of a distal side of the first valve member may abut at least a portion of a proximal side of the second valve member.
A61M 39/06 - Soupapes hémostatiques, c.-à-d. éléments formant joint autour d'une aiguille, d'un cathéter ou similaire, et se fermant après leur retrait
A hemostasis valve for use in a medical device. The hemostasis valve may include a generally cylindrical body having a proximal side, a distal side, and a thickness extending therebetween. The proximal side may include a tapered central region having a surface sloped towards a center of the body and the distal side may include a distally extending curved central region.
A61M 29/00 - Dilatateurs avec ou sans moyens pour introduire des agents, p. ex. des remèdes
A61M 39/06 - Soupapes hémostatiques, c.-à-d. éléments formant joint autour d'une aiguille, d'un cathéter ou similaire, et se fermant après leur retrait
48.
SACRIFICIAL COUPLER FOR RELOADABLE HEMOSTASIS CLIPPING DEVICE
A system for treating tissue includes a clip assembly including a pair of clip arms, proximal ends of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule to be moved between a tissue receiving configuration and a tissue clipping configuration, an applicator including a catheter and a control member extending therethrough, a distal end of the control member configured to be connected to the clip arms to move the clip assembly between the tissue receiving and tissue clipping configurations, and a coupler releasably coupled to proximal ends of the clip arms and configured to be coupled to the distal end of the control member, the coupler configured to yield when a proximal force exerted on the coupler via the control member exceeds a first predetermined threshold value to disengage the clip arms to deploy the clip assembly.
A61B 17/12 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour ligaturer ou comprimer par un autre moyen les parties tubulaires du corps, p. ex. les vaisseaux sanguins ou le cordon ombilical
A dissection device may include an inflatable balloon (120) disposed at a distal end (112) of a catheter (110), the catheter having an inflation lumen extending through the catheter to an interior space defined within the inflatable balloon. The inflatable balloon includes a top wall (122), a bottom wall (124) spaced apart from the top wall, an outer perimeter wall (126) extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, and a plurality of inner walls (130) each extending between the top wall and the bottom wall and in sealing contact with the outer perimeter wall at a first end of the inner wall. The inflatable balloon includes a series of interconnected chambers (140) including a central chamber (142) in direct fluid communication with the inflation lumen, and laterally disposed chambers (144) each having an opening (136) fluidly connecting to each adjacent chamber.
A61F 2/00 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguinsProthèses, c.-à-d. éléments de substitution ou de remplacement pour des parties du corpsAppareils pour les assujettir au corpsDispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l'affaissement de structures corporelles tubulaires, p. ex. stents
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A system for treating tissue includes a clip assembly including a pair of clip arms, a proximal end of the clip arms connected to a yoke, the clip assembly movable between a biased tissue receiving configuration and a tissue gripping configuration, the clip arms including a locking mechanism for locking the clip arms in the tissue gripping configuration, and an applicator including a sleeve and a control member extending therethrough, the sleeve extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough, the control member extending from a proximal end to a distal end configured to be releasably coupled to the yoke to move the clip assembly between the tissue receiving configuration and the tissue gripping configuration, the clip arms being constrained toward the tissue gripping configuration via a surface of the lumen when the clip arms are drawn proximally thereinto.
A61B 17/122 - Clamps ou pinces, p. ex. pour le cordon ombilical
A61B 17/128 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour ligaturer ou comprimer par un autre moyen les parties tubulaires du corps, p. ex. les vaisseaux sanguins ou le cordon ombilical pour appliquer ou enlever les clamps ou les pinces
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A system for treating tissue includes an applicator including a catheter and a control member extending therethrough, the control member longitudinally movable relative to the catheter and including an abutment structure proximate a distal end thereof, and a clip assembly releasably coupleable to a distal end of the applicator, the clip assembly including a pair of clip arms, a proximal end of each of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule and configured to be releasably coupled to the distal end of the control member so that the clip arms are movable relative to the capsule between a tissue receiving configuration and a tissue clipping configuration, the capsule including proximal tabs movable between a biased non-engaging and an engaging configuration, in which the proximal tabs engage an engaging portion of the lumen of the catheter, when the abutment structure is received within the capsule.
A61B 17/128 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour ligaturer ou comprimer par un autre moyen les parties tubulaires du corps, p. ex. les vaisseaux sanguins ou le cordon ombilical pour appliquer ou enlever les clamps ou les pinces
A61B 17/122 - Clamps ou pinces, p. ex. pour le cordon ombilical
52.
HEMOSTASIS RELOADABLE CLIPPING DEVICE WITH SLEEVE ENGAGEMENT
A system for treating tissue including a clip assembly including a pair of clip arms, a proximal end of each of the clip arms slidably received within a channel of a capsule and moveable between a tissue receiving configuration and a tissue clipping configuration. The system also including an applicator releasably coupleable to the clip assembly, the applicator including a control member connectable to the proximal end of each of the clip arms and a locking sleeve coupleable to a proximal end of the capsule via a deflectable tab including an engaging structure configured to engage a corresponding engaging structure at the proximal end of the capsule and a releasing structure proximal of the engaging structure, the releasing structure engagable with a portion of the control member to deflect the deflectable member and disengage the engaging structure of the locking sleeve from the corresponding engaging structure of the capsule.
A61B 17/128 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour ligaturer ou comprimer par un autre moyen les parties tubulaires du corps, p. ex. les vaisseaux sanguins ou le cordon ombilical pour appliquer ou enlever les clamps ou les pinces
An access sheath assembly can include an elongate sheath for accessing an interior of an artery or vein through an access point on a patient's limb and a hub that is coupled to the elongate sheath and that includes an access port configured to provide access to an interior of the elongate sheath. The assembly includes a closure device configured to fit about the patient's limb and capable of being coupled with the hub, the closure device movable between an engaged configuration in which the closure device is coupled with the hub and thus is positioned to secure the hub relative to the patient's limb and a disengaged configuration in which the closure device is apart from the hub and extends about the patient's limb at the access point in order to provide pressure to the access point.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) needle (22) may include a cannula (269 including a shaft and a cannula hub (48) coupled to a proximal end of the cannula shaft. A depth guide (58) may be disposed on an outer surface of the cannula shaft. A stylet (24) may be disposable within the cannula lumen and may include a tapered point (32) at a distal end (28) of the stylet and a stylet hub (34) coupled to a proximal end (30) of the stylet that is configured to be releasably securable to the cannula hub. An adjustable depth stop 880, 180, 280, 380, 480, 580, 680, 780, 880) may be releasably securable to the cannula shaft at a desired position relative to the depth guide, the adjustable depth stop capable of being manipulated between an adjustment configuration in which the adjustable depth stop is moveable relative to the cannula shaft and a secured configuration in which the adjustable depth stop is secured relative to the cannula shaft.
A61M 5/46 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour commander la profondeur de pénétration
A61M 25/06 - Aiguilles avec un guide pour piquer le corps ou analogues
According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member (210) and a sleeve (250). The elongate member defines a lumen and has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion (214) has a first configuration and a second configuration. The second end portion (214) has a first size when the second end portion is in its first configuration and a second size when the second end portion is in its second configuration. The first size is smaller than the second size. The second end portion (214) is biased to its second configuration. The sleeve (250) defines a lumen extending from a first end portion of the sleeve to a second end portion of the sleeve.
An intravascular medical device for characterizing a vascular occlusion is disclose The medical device may include an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a tip coupled to the distal end of the shaft. An acoustic sensor may be coupled to the proximal end of the elongate shaft. The medical device may further include a signal processing system having a display screen and in communication with the acoustic sensor.
A61B 5/02 - Détection, mesure ou enregistrement en vue de l'évaluation du système cardio-vasculaire, p. ex. mesure du pouls, du rythme cardiaque, de la pression sanguine ou du débit sanguin
A61B 5/0215 - Mesure de la pression dans le cœur ou dans les vaisseaux sanguins par des moyens introduits dans le corps
A medical device (200) includes an elongate member 210 and a port. The elongate member defines a lumen (216) extending from a first end portion of the elongate member to a second end portion of the elongate member. The elongate member defines a helical pathway (222) configured to convey a fluid. The port (250) defines a lumen. The lumen of the port being in fluid communication with the pathway.
An infusion system includes a double action infusion pump. The pump includes a cylinder and a reciprocating piston received within the cylinder, the reciprocating piston separating a first pump chamber from a second pump chamber of the cylinder. A reciprocating motor is coupled with the reciprocating piston, and the first and second pump chambers alternate between filling and evacuating conditions with reciprocation of the reciprocating piston through operation of the reciprocating motor, and the speed of reciprocation is varied to provide a continuous output of fluid between the first and second pump chambers. A fluid source and a catheter are optionally coupled with the double action infusion pump. The catheter includes one or more infusion ports near a catheter distal portion, and the one or more infusion ports receive and expel the continuous output of fluid from the double action infusion pump.
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
A61M 5/00 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras
A61M 5/14 - Dispositifs de perfusion, p. ex. perfusion par gravitéPerfusion sanguineAccessoires à cet effet
A thrombectomy catheter includes a catheter body extending from a catheter proximal portion to a catheter distal portion and including a catheter intermediate portion, the catheter body includes an aspiration lumen and an infusion lumen extending along the catheter body, wherein the aspiration lumen includes an aspiration orifice open at a distal end of the catheter body.
A matter elimination catheter includes a catheter body extending from a catheter proximal portion to a catheter distal portion. The catheter body includes an infusion lumen, an aspiration lumen fluidly isolated from the infusion lumen, and a septum interposed between the infusion and aspiration lumens. A drive shaft is within the infusion lumen and is configured to provide rotation near the catheter distal portion. A guide wire lumen is within the drive shaft, and the infusion lumen, the drive shaft and the guide wire lumen are fluidly separated from the aspiration lumen with the septum. In one example, fluid bearings are formed between one or more of the catheter body and drive shaft or the drive shaft and a guide wire or guide wire liner when supplied with infusion fluid through the infusion lumen.
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(1) Neurostimulator and components therefor, namely, implantable pulse generators, external trial stimulators, leads and programmers used with implantable pulse generators and external trial stimulators.
An infusion system includes a double action infusion pump. The pump includes a cylinder and a reciprocating piston received within the cylinder, the reciprocating piston separating a first pump chamber from a second pump chamber of the cylinder. A reciprocating motor is coupled with the reciprocating piston, and the first and second pump chambers alternate between filling and evacuating conditions with reciprocation of the reciprocating piston through operation of the reciprocating motor, and the speed of reciprocation is varied to provide a continuous output of fluid between the first and second pump chambers. A fluid source and a catheter are optionally coupled with the double action infusion pump. The catheter includes one or more infusion ports near a catheter distal portion, and the one or more infusion ports receive and expel the continuous output of fluid from the double action infusion pump.
A catheter system includes an inflatable structural balloon and collapsible filter. The collapsible filter is deployable into an expanded configuration using the inflatable distal balloon. In the expanded configuration, one or more flow cells are formed between inflated portions of the balloon to provide continuous fluid flow between proximal and distal ends of the structural balloon. In the expanded configuration, the filter is configured to prevent particulates (e.g., dislodged thrombus, or other particulate material) from migrating beyond the filter. In the expanded configuration, the inflated structural balloon biases a perimeter of the filter toward or against a subject vessel wall.
Interventional catheter assemblies and components providing improved operational control of interventional catheters and/or operating heads of interventional catheters are provided. In general, controllers incorporate at least two operator selectable control features for controlling operation of the interventional catheter and/or an operating head, and are housed independently of the interventional catheter operating systems and other control systems, which may be provided in a housing located or locatable at a proximal region of the interventional catheter. The controller may be both dockable in and removable from the housing, and is operable in both a docked condition and a removed condition, providing flexibility and mobility in operational control during an interventional procedure.
A61B 8/12 - Diagnostic utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores dans des cavités ou des conduits du corps, p. ex. en utilisant des cathéters
A61B 17/22 - Instruments pour comprimer les ulcères ou similaires placés sur les organes internes du corpsInstruments pour curer les cavités des organes du corps, p. ex. des osInstruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour l'élimination ou la destruction invasives des calculs utilisant des vibrations mécaniquesInstruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
A61B 18/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p. ex. de micro-ondes en utilisant des lasers
A61B 19/10 - avec des moyens pour maintenir ou porter les instruments chirurgicaux
A61M 25/14 - Agencement ou forme des conduits laissant passer les fluides, p. ex. de plusieurs conduits pour les fluides
A61M 25/18 - Raccord des cathéters ou des sondes aux embouts
A61M 39/06 - Soupapes hémostatiques, c.-à-d. éléments formant joint autour d'une aiguille, d'un cathéter ou similaire, et se fermant après leur retrait
A multi-station hydrodynamic catheter includes an outer catheter having a first lumen, the outer catheter having a plurality of orifice stations positioned along a portion of the outer catheter, where each orifice station includes one or more orifices extending from an outer catheter external surface to the first lumen. The multi-station hydrodynamic catheter includes an inner catheter having a second lumen, the inner catheter movable within the first lumen and includes at least one emanator, where the at least one emanator includes one or more fluid delivery ports extending from an inner catheter external surface to the second lumen.
Thrombectomy catheters having at least one outflow orifice and one or more inflow orifices, systems including the thrombectomy catheters, and methods of using the thrombectomy catheters are described herein. The thrombectomy catheters described herein may include one or more of the protective features that may limit potential hazards to vessel walls in which the thrombectomy catheters are used.
A hydrodynamic catheter includes a catheter body with a catheter lumen and an infusion tube extending within the catheter body, the infusion tube configured for coupling with a fluid source near the catheter proximal portion. An inflow orifice and an outflow orifice are positioned at locations along a catheter body perimeter. A fluid jet emanator is in fluid communication with the infusion tube, where the fluid jet emanator includes one or more jet orifices configured to direct one or more fluid jets through the catheter lumen from near the inflow orifice toward the outflow orifice. A pivot cylinder located along the catheter body perimeter is positioned distal relative to one or more of the fluid jet emanator, the inflow orifice, or the outflow orifice.
A61B 17/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour la vaccination ou le nettoyage de la peau avant la vaccination
A61B 17/22 - Instruments pour comprimer les ulcères ou similaires placés sur les organes internes du corpsInstruments pour curer les cavités des organes du corps, p. ex. des osInstruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour l'élimination ou la destruction invasives des calculs utilisant des vibrations mécaniquesInstruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
Interventional catheter assemblies that operate over a guide wire are disclosed. Specifically, an elongated flexible catheter is associated at its proximal end with a housing having a guide wire port where the guide wire exits the housing. The housing additionally incorporates a guide wire brake mounted within a slot positioned a distance from the guide wire port for engaging and releasing a guide wire. The slot is generally arranged at an angle to the path of the guide wire as it exits the guide wire port. When the guide wire is clamped in the angled slot, variable lengths of exposed guide wire accumulate in a substantially unrestrained condition when the flexible catheter is advanced and retracted relative to the guide wire, allowing movement of the distal end of the catheter over considerable distances without repositioning and re-clamping the proximal end of the guide wire.
A thrombectomy catheter includes a catheter body extending from a catheter proximal portion to a catheter distal portion and including a catheter intermediate portion, the catheter body includes an aspiration lumen and an infusion lumen extending along the catheter body, wherein the aspiration lumen includes an aspiration orifice open at a distal end of the catheter body.
A61B 17/22 - Instruments pour comprimer les ulcères ou similaires placés sur les organes internes du corpsInstruments pour curer les cavités des organes du corps, p. ex. des osInstruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour l'élimination ou la destruction invasives des calculs utilisant des vibrations mécaniquesInstruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour l'élimination non prévue ailleurs des obstructions dans les vaisseaux sanguins
72.
CONSOLIDATED ATHERECTOMY AND THROMBECTOMY CATHETER
An atherectomy and thrombectomy system includes a catheter body extending between proximal and distal catheter portions. The catheter body includes an aspiration lumen extending therein. An atherectomy assembly is coupled with the distal catheter portion and includes a rotatable cutter. A thrombectomy assembly is coupled with the distal catheter portion. The thrombectomy assembly includes a jet body within the aspiration lumen, and inflow and outflow orifices extending through the catheter body and in communication with the aspiration lumen. In a thrombectomy configuration a cyclical flow is generated by the jet body through the outflow and inflow orifices to hydrodynamically abrade thrombus, the cyclical flow entrains thrombus and delivers thrombus into the aspiration lumen. In the atherectomy configuration the rotatable cutter cuts plaque into plaque particulate, and the cyclical flow of the thrombectomy assembly entrains the particulate and delivers the particulate into the aspiration lumen.
A medium- and high-pressure pulsed jet generator (1) for injecting controlled volumes of at least one medical liquid (7) includes a high-pressure chamber (2) and at least one connector (24) for at least one flexible pouch containing the medical liquid. The flexible pouch/es (6) is/are connected, via a connection tube, to a hydraulic sequencer (28) which is mounted in the high-pressure chamber, is exposed to the pressure inside the chamber (2), sequences the liquid discharged from the flexible pouch into a pulsed jet (11), is composed of a hydraulic connection (20) that is designed as or includes a deformable flexible sleeve (29) hydraulically communicating with the pouch/es (6) at the inlet and with a hand-held intervention element (40) or a catheter at the outlet, and includes hydraulic stops (31, 32) that are disposed on both sides of the flexible deformable sleeve (29) and are operated using a control element (33).
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Battery chargers; electric cables; handheld remote control units for controlling the implantable pulse generator; Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; clinician computer programs used in programming, monitoring and controlling an implantable pulse generator; programming software for the clinician programmers and/or handheld remote control units, namely for programming the stimulation parameters used by the implantable pulse generator; electrode arrays used with the implantable pulse generator; a battery charger for recharging the rechargeable battery in the implantable pulse generator. Surgical, medical instruments; implantable neurostimulation systems, namely an implantable pulse generator having a rechargeable battery for providing controlled electrical stimulation pulses; leads used with the implantable pulse generator; and accessories used therewith, namely an external trial stimulator; a handheld programmer for use with the implantable pulse generator; a clinician programmer for use with the handheld programmer, the implantable pulse generator and/or trial stimulator.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, excluding implantable nails and implantable nailings systems; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopedic articles, excluding implantable nails and implantable nailing systems; Suture materials; Medical devices, namely, needles for injection, aspiration, cytology, tissue access and tissue acquisition; endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasound needles.
(1) Medical devices, namely, needles for injection, aspiration, cytology, tissue access and tissue acquisition; endoscopic and endobronchial ultrasound needles.
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Medical laser instruments and laser apparatus, electric, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical technology; Lasers, optical fibres and optical fibre cables for medical purposes; Laser apparatus and peripheral devices for medical applications, included in class 10. Installation, assembly, repair and maintenance of scientific instruments and apparatus for laboratory research; Installation, assembly, repair and maintenance of apparatus and devices for medical purposes, laser and peripheral systems and devices, and components therefor.
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10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
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Scientific apparatus and instruments for research; Electrotechnical and electronic equipment and apparatus, namely power supply and control apparatus for lasers and laser equipment; Optical appliances and apparatus; Lasers; Analysers; Optical fibres, optical fibre cables; Computer programs on carriers. Medical laser instruments and laser apparatus, electric, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical technology; Lasers, optical fibres and optical fibre cables for medical purposes. Rental of electrical, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical engineering.
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10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
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Scientific apparatus and instruments for research; Electrotechnical and electronic equipment and apparatus, namely power supply and control apparatus for lasers and laser equipment; Optical appliances and apparatus; Lasers; Analysers; Optical fibres, optical fibre cables; Computer programs on carriers. Medical laser instruments and laser apparatus, electric, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical technology; Lasers, optical fibres and optical fibre cables for medical purposes. Rental of electrical, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical engineering.
A micro-catheter (10) including a hypo-tube including a proximal section (13) and a distal section (12) and a sharp tip (11) formed at a distal end of the distal section (12), characterized in that the proximal section (13) of the micro-catheter (10) is formed with a plurality of cuts (23) which are not perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the proximal section (13), the cuts (23) being made partially around a circumference of the proximal section (13) with uncut portions separating the cuts (23) from one another.
A method for thermal bonding of an inverted balloon neck on a catheter, including placing an inverted balloon neck (84) on a shaft (86) of a catheter, and characterized by applying heat at an internal hollow (85) of the shaft (86) where the inverted balloon neck (84) is placed, while applying internal pressure to attach an external surface of the shaft (86) to the inverted balloon neck (84).
A61F 2/958 - Instruments spécialement adaptés pour insérer ou retirer les stents ou les endoprothèses déployables couvertes ballons gonflables pour insérer les stents ou les endoprothèses déployables couvertes
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
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(1) Battery chargers for implantable medical devices; electric cables; clinician computer programs used in programming, monitoring, and controlling an implantable pulse generator; handheld remote control units for controlling the implantable pulse generator; programming software for the clinician programmers and/or handheld remote control units, namely for programming the stimulation parameters used by the implantable pulse generator; implantable neurostimulation systems, namely an implantable pulse generator having a rechargeable battery for providing controlled electrical stimulation pulses; leads and electrode arrays used with the implantable pulse generator; and accessories used therewith, namely an external trial stimulator; a handheld programmer for programming implantable pulse generators; a battery charger for recharging the rechargeable battery in the implantable pulse generator; a clinician programmer for use with the handheld programmer, the implantable pulse generator and/or trial stimulator; printed educational and training materials regarding the use and operation of the implantable neurostimulation system.
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16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
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Battery chargers; electric cables; a battery charger for recharging the rechargeable battery in the implantable pulse generator. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; printed educational and training materials regarding the use and operation of the implantable neurostimulation system.
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10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
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(1) Battery chargers for implantable medical devices; electric cables; clinician computer programs used in programming, monitoring, and controlling an implantable pulse generator; handheld remote control units for controlling the implantable pulse generator; programming software for the clinician programmers and/or handheld remote control units, namely for programming the stimulation parameters used by the implantable pulse generator; implantable neurostimulation systems, namely an implantable pulse generator having rechargeable battery for providing controlled electrical stimulation pulses, leads and electrode arrays used with the implantable pulse generator, and accessories used therewith, namely an external trial stimulator, a handheld programmer for use with the implantable pulse generator, a battery charger for recharging the rechargeable battery in the implantable pulse generator, a clinician programmer for programming the handheld programmer, the implantable pulse generator and/or trial stimulator.
A composite biomaterial having a continuous metal sheet with arcuate members that define a first fenestration pattern, and a polymer layer over at least one surface of the continuous metal sheet. The arcuate members elastically stretch to allow the continuous metal sheet to bend in more than one axis without buckling or wrinkling.
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44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Scientific apparatus and instruments for research; electrotechnical and electronic equipment and apparatus, namely power supply and control apparatus for lasers and laser equipment; optical appliances and apparatus; lasers; analysers; optical fibres, optical fibre cables; computer programs on carriers. Medical laser instruments and laser apparatus, electric, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical technology; lasers, optical fibres and optical fibre cables for medical purposes. Rental of electrical, electronic and optical equipment and apparatus for medical engineering.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, in particular pericardiocentesis apparatus; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials; all the aforementioned goods excluding sterilizers, autoclaves and other sterilization products.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, in particular medical ablation systems, ablation catheters, catheters having lumens for internal cooling; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, in particular stone retrieval baskets; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials.
