A catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a housing, an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The catheter further comprises a valve destruction wire disposed at least partially within the housing for contacting and destroying a venous valve.
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MULTICOMPONENT HYDROGELS
An injection needle assembly includes a hub having a first input port and a second input port, and an outer hub portion rotatably coupled about an inner hub portion having a cam. An elongate hollow stylet extends distally from the hub and includes a proximal end at the hub and distal end spaced a distance from the proximal end. A cannula receives the elongate hollow stylet such that the elongate hollow stylet and the cannula define an inner lumen and an outer lumen separate from the inner lumen, the cannula further including a proximal end and a distal end spaced a distance from the proximal end. The elongate hollow stylet is coupled to the hub such that the proximal end of the elongate hollow stylet engages with the cam and rotation of the outer hub portion translates the elongate hollow stylet between an extended position and a retracted position.
A61M 5/32 - AiguillesParties constitutives des aiguilles relatives au raccordement de celles-ci à la seringue ou au manchonAccessoires pour introduire l'aiguille dans le corps ou l'y maintenirDispositifs pour la protection des aiguilles
3.
RADIATION SPACER HYDROGELS, METHODS OF FORMING, AND METHODS OF USE
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61L 31/14 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
4.
RADIATION SPACER HYDROGELS, METHODS OF FORMING, AND METHODS OF USE
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61L 27/18 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61K 47/34 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. polyesters, acides polyaminés, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymères de polyalkylène glycol ou de poloxamères
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE
The present disclosure relates to a system for closing a valve of a vessel or a vessel in a patient's vascular system, said system comprising: a delivery tool for delivering a closing device, and comprising a delivery catheter with a lumen configured to receive at least a portion of the valve therein; and a closing device configured to be coupled to said at least a portion of the valve so as to close the valve.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
In one embodiment, a mixing syringe assembly for mixing two constituent materials includes a barrel body, a plunger, a sealing device, and one or more mixing masses. The plunger is slidably positioned within the barrel body. The sealing device divides the barrel body into a first constituent material section and a second constituent material section. The one or more mixing masses are positioned within one of the first constituent material section and the second constituent material section. The sealing device is operable to adjust from a sealing configuration to a non-sealing configuration to allow for a first constituent material from the first constituent material section to move into the second constituent material section upon movement of the plunger along the barrel body and be mixed therein with the one or more mixing masses.
A medical device for forming a fistula comprises a body portion having a longitudinal axis; a head portion positioned distally of the body portion and configured to be longitudinally moveable relative to the body portion to capture tissue in which the fistula is to be formed between the head portion and the body portion; a first electrical cutting element for cutting the tissue captured between the head portion and body portion; and a cutting edge for cutting the tissue captured between the head portion and body portion.
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A61B 18/08 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage à l'aide de sondes chauffées électriquement
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MULTICOMPONENT COMPOSITIONS FOR FORMING HYDROGELS AND DEPLOYING PRECIPITATING AGENTS IN-SITU
The present disclosure is directed ready-to-inject hydrogel compositions composed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various precipitating agents therein that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61L 31/06 - Matériaux macromoléculaires obtenus autrement que par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
A61L 31/14 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
A61L 31/18 - Matériaux au moins partiellement opaques aux rayons X ou au laser
In one embodiment, a mixing syringe system includes a dual barrel syringe, a first vacuum vial, a second vacuum vial, and an adaptor. The dual barrel syringe includes a first barrel portion and a second barrel portion. The adaptor is attachable to the first barrel portion and the second barrel portion. The adaptor includes a first receptacle for receiving the first vacuum vial and a second receptacle for receiving the second vacuum vial. The adaptor includes a piercing tool for piercing and fluidically coupling the first vacuum vial to the first barrel portion and the second vacuum vial to the second barrel portion.
A rotational atherectomy device for removing occlusive material from an interior of a blood vessel. The rotational atherectomy device comprises a rotatable drive shaft having a longitudinal axis, a rotatable head for cutting or abrading, the head being disposed at the distal end of the rotatable drive shaft, and a guide assembly. The guide assembly comprises a guide portion for contact with the wall of the blood vessel and for protecting the wall of the vessel. The guide assembly is transitionable between a radially contracted configuration and a radially expanded configuration. In the radially expanded configuration, the guide portion is disposed radially outward of the rotatable head.
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
A venous ablation device (1) for denuding a vessel wall (9). The venous ablation device (1) comprises a bristle portion (2). The bristle portion (2) comprises a core (3) and a plurality of resiliently flexible bristles (4) extending at least radially outwardly from the core (3), the bristles (4) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles (4) are configured to contact and denude the vessel wall (9). The venous ablation device (1) further comprises a delivery portion (5) configured to deliver the bristle portion (2) through a delivery catheter (7). The delivery portion (5) at least partially integral with the core (3). The plurality of bristles (4) penetrate through the core (3) such that the core (3) secures the bristles (4).
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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 catheter for venous ablation which comprises a catheter body having a longitudinal axis. The catheter further comprises a first electrode disposed at least partially within the catheter body and having a distal portion, an intermediate portion and a proximal portion. The first electrode is reversibly transitionable from a radially contracted configuration to a radially expanded configuration. In the radially expanded configuration, the intermediate portion is configured to extend radially from the catheter body for contacting a wall of a vessel and to apply energy to the wall of the vessel for ablating at least an endothelial layer of the vessel.
A61B 18/12 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage en faisant passer des courants à travers les tissus à chauffer, p. ex. des courants à haute fréquence
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
The present disclosure is directed to a vascular device comprising a catheter and a structure as well as a movable macerator. The structure is provided at a distal part of the catheter and comprises a disengaging portion configured to disengage vascular debris from a vessel wall, and a collecting portion configured to collect removed vascular debris. The movable macerator is located at least partially within the structure and/or proximal to the structure and configured to macerate removed vascular debris, so that the device is configured to macerate vascular debris by way of movement of the macerator for facilitating entry into the opening and/or conveyance through the lumen.
A61B 17/221 - Dispositifs de préhension des calculs en forme de boucles ou de paniers
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
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A CATHETER FOR USE IN A SYSTEM FOR FORMING A FISTULA
A catheter for use in a system for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a catheter shaft, and a split backstop coupled to the catheter shaft and configured to receive a fistula-forming electrode. The split backstop has a proximal section and a distal section. The proximal section and the distal section are moveable relative to each other.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels. The system comprises a first catheter comprising a housing with an opening, and an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter is configured to provide resistance against lateral movement of the intermediate portion, for example, through a spring, a push element, a guide element or a pull wire.
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A61B 18/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage
A61M 27/00 - Appareillage pour drainage des blessures
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DELIVERY OF AN EMBOLIZATION DEVICE
A system for the delivery of an embolization device comprising a delivery wire and an expandable structure, wherein the system comprises a loading device comprising a compartment configured to contain the expanded structure of the embolization device; a conduit configured to receive the delivery wire of the embolization device, wherein the conduit is coupled to the compartment; and a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the compartment.
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 balloon protector for a balloon catheter, the balloon protector comprising an inner sleeve having an interior for receiving a balloon and a tapered outer surface. The balloon protector further comprising an outer sleeve having a tapered inner surface. The interior of the inner sleeve has an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration. The tapered outer surface of the inner sleeve engages the tapered inner surface of the outer sleeve such that pushing the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve together will move the interior of the inner sleeve from the expanded configuration to the contracted configuration.
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels comprises a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a housing having a proximal section and a distal section. An electrode is disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion connected to the distal section of the housing, a proximal portion connected to the proximal section of the housing and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The proximal housing section and the distal housing section are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other to move the electrode between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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A SYSTEM FOR FORMING A FISTULA BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT VESSELS
A system for forming a fistula between two adjacent vessels. The system comprises a first catheter comprising a housing with an electrode; a second catheter comprising a backstop; an energy source for supplying radiofrequency energy to the electrode; a current sensor for measuring the current flowing to the electrode; and a waveform detector coupled to the current sensor for determining a phase state of the electrode based on a waveform of the measured current.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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A CATHETER SET FOR FORMING A FISTULA BETWEEN TWO BLOOD VESSELS
The present invention relates to a catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels comprising a catheter body having a longitudinal axis; a first electrode extending radially from the catheter body for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula; and a second electrode disposed on the catheter body for ablating a valve within a vessel.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels, the system comprising a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a catheter shaft with a housing. The first catheter further comprises an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing, the electrode comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter further comprises a plurality of teeth for cutting a venous valve, wherein the plurality of teeth extend radially from the catheter shaft and are angled in a proximal direction.
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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RADIATION SPACER BALLOONS AND METHODS FOR DEPLOYING THE SAME
A radiation spacer balloon comprising a first balloon and a first side balloon, wherein: the first balloon and the first side balloon are fluidly connected by a first plurality of flow ports extending through a wall connecting the first balloon and the first side balloon; each of the first plurality of flow ports comprises a flow port diameter; and each flow port diameter of the first plurality of flow ports is different from at least one other flow port diameter of the first plurality of flow ports.
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
A61M 39/28 - Moyens de serrage pour l'écrasement des tubes flexibles, p. ex. brides de serrage à rouleaux
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 venous ablation system comprising a bristle device. The bristle device comprises a distal portion comprising a bristle portion. The bristle portion comprises a core and a plurality of resiliently flexible bristles extending at least radially outwardly from the core. The bristles have a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles are configured to contact the vessel wall. The system also comprises a delivery portion configured to deliver the bristle portion through a delivery catheter, the delivery portion at least partially integral with the core. The bristle device comprises a proximal portion electrically connected to the distal portion. The proximal portion is configured to electrically connect to an electrical source.
A system for mixing and delivering content is disclosed. The system includes an applicator, a needle assembly, and a micro seal. The applicator includes two component chambers separate from one another, each component chamber including at least one output port on a distal end thereof and an applicator hub disposed on a distal end of the applicator adjacent to the at least one output port of each component chamber. The needle assembly includes an elongate hollow stylet having a plurality of lumens therein and a needle hub having an interior cannula fluidly coupled to the elongate hollow stylet. The micro seal is disposed within the applicator hub. The micro seal is configured to receive the interior cannula of the needle hub to establish a fluid coupling between each of the two component chambers with a respective one of the lumens within the elongate hollow stylet.
A system for mixing and delivering content is disclosed. The system includes an applicator, a needle assembly, and a micro seal. The applicator includes two component chambers separate from one another, each component chamber including at least one output port on a distal end thereof and an applicator hub disposed on a distal end of the applicator adjacent to the at least one output port of each component chamber. The needle assembly includes an elongate hollow stylet having a plurality of lumens therein and a needle hub having an interior cannula fluidly coupled to the elongate hollow stylet. The micro seal is disposed within the applicator hub. The micro seal is configured to receive the interior cannula of the needle hub to establish a fluid coupling between each of the two component chambers with a respective one of the lumens within the elongate hollow stylet.
A61M 5/19 - Seringues avec plusieurs compartiments
A61M 5/28 - Ampoules ou cartouches-seringues, c.-à-d. ampoules ou cartouches munies d'une aiguille
A61M 5/32 - AiguillesParties constitutives des aiguilles relatives au raccordement de celles-ci à la seringue ou au manchonAccessoires pour introduire l'aiguille dans le corps ou l'y maintenirDispositifs pour la protection des aiguilles
An implant delivery device (100) includes a catheter (102) and a balloon (104) mounted thereon. The catheter has an inflation lumen (112) and a material delivery lumen (114) for inflation of the balloon and for delivery of an implantable material. The catheter defines one or more material delivery ports (124) in fluid communication with the material delivery lumen. The balloon includes a balloon lumen in fluid communication with the inflation lumen, and that branches off of the inflation lumen. The inflated balloon extends to a position proximal and distal to the one or more material delivery ports, and provides a control barrier to delivery of the implantable material.
A medical device for blocking and collapsing a blood vessel. The medical device comprises a first catheter having a first plug positioned at a distal end thereof, wherein the first plug is an expandable plug and is detachable from the first catheter, and a second catheter having a second plug positioned at a distal end thereof, wherein the second plug is detachable from the second catheter. The first catheter is longitudinally moveable relative to the second catheter, and one of the first catheter or the second catheter comprises a suction lumen.
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
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
A catheter device for extracting an occlusion from a blood vessel includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and an expandable structure (3) having a proximal portion and a distal portion and coupled to or adjacent the distal end of the shaft; the expandable structure being configured to expand radially around the shaft; characterised in that the proximal portion of the expandable structure comprises one or more fragmentors (4, 5).
A catheter system for forming a fistula between two adjacent blood vessels. The catheter system comprises a crossing catheter (110) for introduction into a blood vessel. The crossing catheter has a distal end section and an inflatable balloon (120) disposed in the distal end section for stabilizing the crossing catheter in the blood vessel. The catheter system further comprises a penetration tool (130) for penetrating vessel walls of two adjacent blood vessels to form the fistula. The penetration tool is disposed within the crossing catheter and is movable between a retracted position and an advanced position. In the inflated state, the inflatable balloon (120) comprises at least one blood bypass structure (121) for allowing blood to flow past the inflated balloon.
An embolization system for promoting clot formation in a body lumen (700). The system comprises a self-expandable embolization device (100), having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the self-expandable embolization device (100) is radially expanded to anchor to a bodily lumen (700). The system also comprises an inflatable body (800) connected to the embolization device (100), the inflatable body (800) having a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration, wherein in the inflated configuration the inflatable body (800) anchors to the bodily lumen (700). The inflatable body (800) is positionable relative to the self-expandable embolization device (100) such that it is inflatable from the deflated configuration to the inflated configuration as the self-expandable embolization device (100) remains in the collapsed delivery configuration.
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
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 catheter set for forming a fistula between two adjacent blood vessels. The catheter set comprises two crossing catheters. Each crossing catheter comprising a catheter shaft defining a longitudinal axis and having a distal end section, a stabilizing element disposed in the distal end section of the catheter shaft, and a penetration tool for penetrating vessel walls of two adjacent blood vessels to form the fistula. The penetration tool is disposed within the catheter shaft and is movable between a retracted position and an advanced position. The stabilizing element comprises an expandable cage having a contracted configuration and a laterally expanded configuration. The expandable cage is suitable for snaring a guidewire when moving from the laterally expanded configuration to the contracted configuration.
The present disclosure provides a catheter (12) for percutaneously creating an arteriovenous fistula and/or guidewire placement by itself in concomitant vessels, the concomitant vessels being a vein (2) and an artery (4). The catheter comprises: an elongate body (14) dimensioned so as to be insertable into the vein, the elongate body comprising a proximal portion (16) and a distal portion (18), the distal portion having an end portion (20); and a lumen (25) extending through the elongate body for accommodating a guidewire (8). The catheter further comprises: an activatable cutting element (22) having a cutting surface (22a). The distal portion may comprise the activatable cutting element located at or in the vicinity of the end portion, wherein the cutting element is configured to deliver energy to a cutting site to create the fistula, wherein the activatable cutting element is arranged to be initially activated when the cutting element is located in the vein and before at least a portion of the cutting element is located the artery. Alternatively, the activatable cutting element (22) may be configured to be deployable and retractable through the lumen (25), wherein the cutting element is configured to deliver energy to a cutting site to create the fistula, wherein the activatable cutting element is arranged to be initially activated when the cutting element is located in the vein and before at least a portion of the cutting element is located the artery. A device comprising the catheter and a system comprising the device are also disclosed.
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
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MIXING SYRINGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MIXING CONSTITUENT MATERIALS
A mixing syringe system includes a barrel assembly, a constituent material reservoir, and a connector housing. The barrel assembly includes a first barrel and a second barrel and defines a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path, wherein a portion of the first fluid flow path is within the second fluid flow path. The constituent material reservoir defines a first reservoir flow path and a second reservoir flow path offset from the first reservoir flow path. The connector housing couples the barrel assembly to the constituent material reservoir. The connector housing defines a first connector flow path and a second connector flow path. The first connector flow path fluidically couples the first fluid flow path to the first reservoir flow path, and the second connector flow path fluidically couples the second fluid flow path to the second reservoir flow path.
A rotational atherectomy device for cutting or abrading tissue. The atherectomy device comprises a rotatable drive shaft (120) having a longitudinal axis and comprising one or more internal guiding tracks (121) extending along the length of the drive shaft (120). The rotational atherectomy device further comprises one or more flexible shafts (111, 113) arranged to be longitudinally moveable along a respective internal guiding track, and an abrasive head (110) disposed at the distal end of the one or more flexible shafts (111, 113). The abrasive head (110) comprises one or more abrasive elements (111), each abrasive element connected to a respective flexible shaft (111, 113). The one or more guiding tracks (121) are arranged such that distal movement of the one or more flexible shafts (111, 113) causes the abrasive head (110) to move from a radially contracted configuration to a radially expanded configuration.
A medical device for insertion into and treatment of a vein. The medical device comprises a catheter shaft (110) defining a longitudinal axis, a mechanically expandable element (120) positioned at or near a distal end of the catheter shaft and having a radially contracted configuration and a radially expanded configuration, and one or more scraping elements (121) positioned on the mechanically expandable element for contacting and scraping a venous wall when the mechanically expandable element is in the radially expanded configuration.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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 medical implant for closing a vessel. The medical implant comprises a flexible tubular sleeve having a lumen and defining a longitudinal axis, the flexible tubular sleeve having a radially expanded configuration and a radially contracted configuration. The medical implant further comprises a fluid blocking portion for at least partially blocking the flow of fluid through the lumen; and an adhesive layer disposed on a radial outside surface of the flexible tubular sleeve for bonding to a wall of the vessel.
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
A61F 2/82 - Dispositifs maintenant le passage ou évitant l’affaissement de structures tubulaires du corps, p. ex. stents
In one embodiment, a syringe system includes a dual barrel syringe, a dual chamber mixing cartridge, and a plurality of mixing masses. The dual barrel syringe includes a first diluent chamber, a second diluent chamber, a first port fluidically coupled to the first diluent chamber, and a second port fluidically coupled to the second diluent chamber. The dual chamber mixing cartridge is configured to mount to the dual barrel syringe and includes a first powder chamber, a second powder chamber, a first cartridge port fluidically coupled to the first powder chamber, and a second cartridge port fluidically coupled to the second powder chamber. The plurality of mixing masses are positioned within the first powder chamber and the second powder chamber.
A61M 5/20 - Seringues automatiques, p. ex. avec tige de piston actionnée automatiquement, avec injection automatique de l'aiguille, à remplissage automatique
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61K 51/12 - Préparations contenant des substances radioactives utilisées pour la thérapie ou pour l'examen in vivo caractérisées par un aspect physique particulier, p. ex. émulsion, microcapsules, liposomes
An implant delivery device includes a shaft, a pouch, and one or more pull cords. The shaft provides delivery for implantable material and defines a delivery portion. The pouch has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is positioned proximal to the delivery portion of the shaft and the distal end is removably coupled to the shaft at a position distal to the delivery portion. The one or more pull cords are pullable to release the distal end of the pouch from the shaft and open the pouch.
A61B 17/70 - Dispositifs de mise en position ou de stabilisation de la colonne vertébrale, p. ex. stabilisateurs comprenant un liquide de remplissage dans un implant
A61M 29/02 - Dilatateurs gonflablesDilatateurs faits de matériaux dilatables
A delivery system for mixing and delivering contents of a dual chamber applicator is disclosed. The applicator includes a distal end, a first chamber having a first outlet port defined on the distal end, and a second chamber having a second outlet port defined on the distal end, wherein the second chamber is separate from the first chamber. The applicator further includes a connector defined on the distal end of the applicator adjacent to the first outlet port and the second outlet port. The delivery system further includes an applicator cap couplable to the applicator via the connector, the applicator cap having a first gas release reservoir defined therein. The applicator cap is selectively movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the applicator cap in the open position exposes the first outlet port to the first gas release reservoir to allow a first gas to flow from the first chamber into the first gas release reservoir defined in the applicator cap, and wherein the applicator cap in the closed position seals the first outlet port from the first gas release reservoir to prevent the first gas from flowing from the first chamber into the first gas release reservoir.
A61M 5/315 - PistonsTiges de pistonGuidage, blocage, ou limitation des mouvements de la tigeAccessoires disposés sur la tige pour faciliter le dosage
A61M 5/34 - Structures pour le raccordement de l'aiguille
A61M 5/28 - Ampoules ou cartouches-seringues, c.-à-d. ampoules ou cartouches munies d'une aiguille
A61M 5/32 - AiguillesParties constitutives des aiguilles relatives au raccordement de celles-ci à la seringue ou au manchonAccessoires pour introduire l'aiguille dans le corps ou l'y maintenirDispositifs pour la protection des aiguilles
A mixing syringe assembly for mixing two constituent materials includes a barrel body, and a barrel connector. The barrel body has a first portion and a second portion. The barrel connector connects the first portion to the second portion includes a twisting seal having a plurality of flaps. The twisting seal is operable to be actuated from a closed configuration wherein the twisting seal seals the first portion from the second portion and an open configuration in which the plurality of flaps twist apart to provide an opening between the first portion and the second portion.
The present disclosure relates to a catheter for use in a system for forming a fistula between two vessels comprising a catheter shaft having a longitudinal axis; a backstop coupled to the catheter shaft and having an electrode engagement surface for receiving a fistula-forming electrode; and a guidewire lumen extending from a distal end of the catheter to an opening in the backstop.
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
A mixing syringe assembly includes a barrel body and a sealing device. The barrel body includes a track defining a first longitudinal path, a second longitudinal path, and a rotational path. The first longitudinal path and the second longitudinal path are rotationally offset from one another by the rotational path. The sealing device is positioned in a dividing position between within the rotational path, the sealing device dividing the barrel body into a first constituent material section and a second constituent material section. The sealing device is rotatable within the rotational path allowing the sealing device to enter the second longitudinal path and be advanced along the second longitudinal path. The sealing device is operable to adjust from a sealing configuration to a non-sealing configuration to allow for first constituent material from the first constituent material section to move into the second constituent material section holding second constituent material.
A mixing syringe assembly includes a first barrel body portion, a second barrel body portion, and a sealing device. The first barrel body portion defines a first constituent material section. The second barrel body portion defines a second constituent material section. The first barrel body portion is slidably disposed within the second barrel body portion. The sealing device is coupled to a distal end of the first barrel body portion and selectively provides a fluid path between the first barrel body portion and the second barrel body portion. The sealing device includes a first portion defining a fluid passageway which is selectively actuatable between a radially closed configuration and a radially open configuration and a second portion being axially translatable between an axially closed configuration and an axially open configuration.
A balloon device (100) comprises a balloon catheter (200) comprising an inflatable body (202). The inflatable body (202) has a proximal portion (204) and a distal portion (205). An expandable implant (300) is mountable on the proximal portion (204) of the inflatable body (202) with the distal portion (205) of the inflatable body (202) being free of the expandable implant (300) when mounted on the proximal portion (204). A sheath (400) comprising a lumen (404) is configured to slidably receive the inflatable body (202) and expandable implant (300) when mounted on the proximal portion (204) of the inflatable body (202) in a deflated configuration. The sheath (400) has a first position in which the distal portion (205) of the inflatable body (202) is exposed from the sheath (400) and inflatable to dilate a vessel and in which the proximal portion (204) is received in the sheath (400) to prevent inflation of the proximal portion (204). The sheath (400) also has a second position in which the proximal portion (204) of the inflatable body (202) is exposed from the sheath (400) and inflatable to deploy the expandable implant (300) in the vessel.
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
A61F 2/962 - Instruments spécialement adaptés pour insérer ou retirer les stents ou les endoprothèses déployables couvertes possédant une gaine extérieure
46.
Introducer Sheath and a Method of Introducing Said Introducer Sheath
An introducer sheath (10) for insertion into the body of a patient through an access site of the body. The introducer sheath comprises a longitudinal sheath member (11) for insertion into the access site to carry out intravascular work, and a radiopaque marker element (12) arranged over the outer surface (lid) of the longitudinal sheath member. The radiopaque marker element is moveable along at least part of the longitudinal length of the longitudinal sheath member from a first position, at which the radiopaque marker element is not in contact with the access site, to a second position, at which the radiopaque marker element abuts the access site such that insertion of the radiopaque marker element into the access site is prevented.
A component delivery system is disclosed. The component delivery system includes an applicator including two chambers separate from one another, each chamber including at least one output port on a distal end thereof for receiving corresponding pistons. The component delivery system further includes a two-piece alignment fixture removably couplable to the applicator and a two-piece piston insert removably couplable to the pistons, the two-piece piston insert engagable with the two-piece alignment fixture to prevent removal of the pistons from the two chambers.
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
A61K 47/34 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. polyesters, acides polyaminés, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymères de polyalkylène glycol ou de poloxamères
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
In one embodiment, a mixing syringe assembly for mixing two constituent materials includes a barrel body, a plunger, a sealing device, and one or more mixing masses. The plunger is slidably positioned within the barrel body. The sealing device divides the barrel body into a first constituent material section and a second constituent material section. The one or more mixing masses are positioned within one of the first constituent material section and the second constituent material section. The sealing device is operable to adjust from a sealing configuration to a non-sealing configuration to allow for a first constituent material from the first constituent material section to move into the second constituent material section upon movement of the plunger along the barrel body and be mixed therein with the one or more mixing masses.
The present disclosure relates to a stent device for forming a fistula between two vessels of a subjects vascular system, said stent comprising a stent body including: a fluid passageway between a first end opening and a second end opening; at least one fistula opening configured to allow blood flow between two vessels of a subjects vascular system; and an occlusion device configured to selectively close at least one of the first end opening or the second end opening.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
52.
RADIATION SPACER HYDROGELS, METHODS OF FORMING, AND METHODS OF USE
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61L 24/00 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie
A61L 24/04 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie contenant des matériaux macromoléculaires
A61L 27/36 - Matériaux pour prothèses ou pour revêtement de prothèses contenant des constituants de constitution indéterminée ou leurs produits réactionnels
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
The present disclosure concerns hydrogel compositions designed to occupy space within a cavity or space within a subject, as well as various additives or formulations thereof that allow the hydrogels to provide a therapeutic or physiological benefit to the subject in addition to the structural support provided.
A61K 47/34 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone, p. ex. polyesters, acides polyaminés, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymères de polyalkylène glycol ou de poloxamères
A61L 24/00 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie
A61L 24/04 - Adhésifs ou ciments chirurgicauxAdhésifs pour dispositifs de colostomie contenant des matériaux macromoléculaires
A61L 27/26 - Mélanges de matériaux macromoléculaires
An injection needle assembly includes a hub having a first input port and a second input port, and an outer hub portion rotatably coupled about an inner hub portion having a cam. An elongate hollow stylet extends distally from the hub and includes a proximal end at the hub and distal end spaced a distance from the proximal end. A cannula receives the elongate hollow stylet such that the elongate hollow stylet and the cannula define an inner lumen and an outer lumen separate from the inner lumen, the cannula further including a proximal end and a distal end spaced a distance from the proximal end. The elongate hollow stylet is coupled to the hub such that the proximal end of the elongate hollow stylet engages with the cam and rotation of the outer hub portion translates the elongate hollow stylet between an extended position and a retracted position.
A device (100) for thrombectomy, comprising a catheter (110). The catheter comprises a tubular body comprising a tubular wall defining a catheter lumen (115) extending from a proximal portion (120) to a distal portion (130). The catheter (110) also comprises one or more catheter holes (140) at the distal portion (130) for delivering thrombolytic fluid from the catheter lumen (115) to a thrombus. The device (100) includes an expandable structure (150) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration. The expandable structure (150) is configured to be positioned at the distal portion (130) of the catheter (11) and is further configured to be connected to a vibrational source (160). The expandable structure (150) is configured to form a cage structure in the expanded deployed configuration, the cage structure having a first longitudinal end (170) and a second unconstrained longitudinal end (180).
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A61B 17/221 - Dispositifs de préhension des calculs en forme de boucles ou de paniers
57.
A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE IN A SAMPLE HOLDER, AND A BIOPSY DEVICE FOR OBTAINING A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE OF TISSUE
A system for identifying a biological sample in a sample holder. The system comprising a light source for emitting substantially monochrome light directed at the sample holder; a light sensor for detecting the amount of light reflected or transmitted by the biological sample and 5 configured to output measurements indicative of the amount of light detected; and a controller connected to the light sensor and configured to identify the biological sample based on the output measurements of the light sensor.
G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique
G01N 21/35 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge
58.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC VENOUS DISEASE
The present disclosure relates to a system for closing a valve of a vessel or a vessel in a patient's vascular system, said system comprising: a delivery tool for delivering a closing device, and comprising a delivery catheter with a lumen configured to receive at least a portion of the valve therein; and a closing device configured to be coupled to said at least a portion of the valve so as to close the valve.
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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 catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a catheter body having a longitudinal axis; an electrode extending radially from the catheter body for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula; and a radiopaque loop disposed distally of the electrode. The radiopaque loop is configured for penetration by a needle.
A61B 6/00 - Appareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiationsAppareils ou dispositifs pour le diagnostic par radiations combinés avec un équipement de thérapie par radiations
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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 control handle for an atherectomy device comprising a housing and a drive module for rotating an abrasive head of the atherectomy device. The drive module is moveable relative to the housing in a longitudinal stroke motion. The control handle further comprises a rotary indexing mechanism connected to the drive module. The rotary indexing mechanism is configured to rotate the drive module by a pre-determined amount after a longitudinal stroke.
A medical device for forming a fistula comprises a body portion having a longitudinal axis; a head portion positioned distally of the body portion and configured to be longitudinally moveable relative to the body portion to capture tissue in which the fistula is to be formed between the head portion and the body portion; a first electrical cutting element for cutting the tissue captured between the head portion and body portion; and a cutting edge for cutting the tissue captured between the head portion and body portion.
A61B 18/08 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par chauffage à l'aide de sondes chauffées électriquement
An apparatus comprises an embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (800). The embolisation device (100) comprises a core (200) and a plurality of flexible bristles (400) extending outwardly from the core (200), the bristles (400) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the core (200) to contact the lumen (800) and to anchor the device (100) in the lumen (800). The embolisation device (100) is configured to be delivered in a distal direction from a delivery catheter (750) to the lumen (800). In the expanded deployed configuration, a set of the flexible bristles (400a) extend radially outwardly from the core (200) and longitudinally in a proximal direction (P) opposite to the distal direction. The apparatus further comprises a recapture mechanism (111) for moving the set of flexible bristles (400a) to a lower radial profile than in the expanded deployed configuration.
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
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
This occlusion plug for occluding a blood vessel comprises a first segment, a second segment mechanically connected to the first segment, each of the first and second segments including a central portion, a distal tip and a proximal tip, the distal tip being configured to be, when the occlusion plug is inserted in a blood vessel, in front of the proximal tip with respect to an insertion direction of the occlusion plug in the blood vessel, the central portion of each of the first and second segments having a radial outer surface and being configured so that the radial outer surface is able, when the occlusion plug is implanted in a blood vessel, to radially contact a wall of the blood vessel, and an interconnect region mechanically connecting the proximal tip of the first segment to the distal tip of the second segment.
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 self-expandable embolization device for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen is provided. The embolization device is configured to have a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the self-expandable embolization device is radially expanded relative to a longitudinal axis of the embolization device. The embolization device comprises a plurality of flexible bristles, each of the bristles generally having, in the expanded deployed configuration, a U-shape with two legs connected by an intermediate section, wherein the legs connected by an intermediate section. The legs of the U are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, wherein the U defines an inside of the bristles between the U and the longitudinal axis, and an outside of the bristles between the U and the bodily lumen. The embolization device comprises at least in part a hydrogel inside, outside and/or between the bristles.
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
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A rotational atherectomy device for cutting or abrading tissue, the rotational atherectomy device comprising a rotatable drive shaft having a longitudinal axis; an abrasive head disposed at a distal end of the rotatable drive shaft and configured to rotate with the rotatable drive shaft; and a first guidewire and a second guidewire positioned within the rotatable drive shaft. Each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire is individually longitudinally moveable relative to the rotatable drive shaft.
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66.
CATHETER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF BACTERIAL INFECTION AND/OR THROMBUS
A system comprising a catheter having an enzymatic sensor positioned at or adjacent the distal end thereof, said enzymatic sensor comprising an enzyme capable of reacting with a biomarker indicative of the presence of bacterial infection and/or of a thrombus in a patient's vessel.
A61B 5/145 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang
A61B 5/1486 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang en utilisant des procédés chimiques ou électrochimiques, p. ex. par des moyens polarographiques en utilisant des électrodes enzymatiques, p. ex. avec oxydase immobilisée
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 5/1473 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang en utilisant des procédés chimiques ou électrochimiques, p. ex. par des moyens polarographiques invasifs, p. ex. introduits dans le corps par un cathéter
A medical device for destroying a valve. The medical device comprises a catheter shaft defining a longitudinal axis and having a body portion. The medical device further comprises a head portion disposed distally of the body portion, wherein the head portion is longitudinally moveable relative to the body portion to capture a valve between the head portion and the body portion. The medical device further comprises a cutting element positioned on the head portion or the body portion configured for cutting the valve captured between the head portion and the body portion.
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
A rotational atherectomy device for cutting or abrading tissue. The atherectomy device comprises a flexible rotatable drive shaft. The atherectomy device further comprises an abrasive element disposed on a non-precurved section of the flexible rotatable drive shaft. The atherectomy device further comprises a control wire fixed to a distal end of the flexible rotatable drive shaft. Proximal movement of the control wire relative to the flexible rotatable drive shaft moves the abrasive element from a radially contracted configuration to a radially extended configuration.
A rotational atherectomy device for abrading or cutting tissue. The atherectomy device comprises a flexible outer shaft and a rotatable inner drive shaft, disposed within the outer shaft. The rotational atherectomy device further comprises an abrasive head which is connected to the distal end of the rotatable inner drive shaft through a mechanical j oint such that the abrasive head can tilt relative to the rotatable inner drive shaft. The rotational atherectomy device further comprises at least three control wires connected to the distal end of the flexible outer shaft.
A rotational atherectomy device for cutting or abrading tissue. The atherectomy device comprises a rotatable inner shaft having a longitudinal axis, a plurality of blades connected to the distal end of the rotatable inner shaft through a spring mechanism which biases the plurality of blades radially outward, and an outer shaft disposed over the rotatable inner shaft. The rotatable inner shaft is longitudinally moveable with respect to the outer shaft, and distal movement of the inner shaft with respect to the outer shaft moves the plurality of blades from a radially contracted configuration to a radially expanded configuration.
An aneurysm embolization device for filling in an aneurysm sac includes: - an anchoring segment including an expandable metallic body, the expandable metallic body including a collapsible and expandable mesh having a plurality of braided metal strands, the expandable metallic body being configured for implantation in a blood vessel of a vascular system, being configured to expand and contract between a deliverable configuration and an expanded configuration and having, in the expanded configuration, a distal region, a proximal region opposite the distal region and an intermediate region transitioning from the distal region to the proximal region, the expandable metallic body being configured so that the intermediate region radially contacts a wall of a blood vessel, when it is expanded in a blood vessel in which the anchoring segment is implanted, and - a sac-occluding segment attached to the anchoring segment on a side of the distal region, the sac-occluding segment being configured to fill an aneurysm sac after that the anchoring segment is implanted in a vascular system
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
72.
Embolisation System for Promoting Blood Clot Formation
An embolisation system comprising: an embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a lumen comprising a stem (110) and a plurality of flexible bristles (120) extending outwardly from the stem (110), the bristles (120) having a collapsed delivery configuration and a deployed configuration in which the bristles (120) extend at least radially outwardly from the stem (110) to anchor the embolisation device (100) in a lumen; and a delivery element (150) connected to the stem (110) of the embolisation device (100) via a detachment element (140), wherein the detachment element (140) is configured to break upon application of a predetermined amount of force.
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 catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a catheter body having a longitudinal axis, an electrode extending radially from the catheter body for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula, and a cutting unit disposed proximally or distally of the electrode for cutting a venous valve.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
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 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
74.
A SYSTEM FOR FORMING A FISTULA BETWEEN TWO VESSELS
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels, the system comprising a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a catheter shaft with a housing. The first catheter further comprises an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing, the electrode comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter further comprises a plurality of teeth for cutting a venous valve, wherein the plurality of teeth extend radially from the catheter shaft and are angled in a proximal direction.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
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
An embolisation device (300, 500) for promoting clot formation in a body lumen comprising two or more linearly connected sections (305, 505), each section comprising one or more bristle segments (310, 510) comprising a core and a plurality of flexible bristles (330, 530) extending at least radially outwardly from the core, the flexible bristles having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the core to anchor the bristle segment in a bodily lumen, wherein: each pair of adjacent sections are connected via a respective connecting mechanism; and when the bristle segments are in the expanded deployed configuration, each respective connecting mechanism is selectively changeable from a first configuration attaching the pair of adjacent sections, to a second configuration detaching the pair of adjacent sections.
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
76.
A CATHETER SET FOR FORMING A FISTULA BETWEEN TWO BLOOD VESSELS
The present invention relates to a catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels comprising a catheter body having a longitudinal axis; a first electrode extending radially from the catheter body for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula; and a second electrode disposed on the catheter body for ablating a valve within a vessel.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
77.
A SYSTEM FOR FORMING A FISTULA BETWEEN TWO ADJACENT VESSELS
A system for forming a fistula between two adjacent vessels. The system comprises a first catheter comprising a housing with an electrode; a second catheter comprising a backstop; an energy source for supplying radiofrequency energy to the electrode; a current sensor for measuring the current flowing to the electrode; and a waveform detector coupled to the current sensor for determining a phase state of the electrode based on a waveform of the measured current.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A catheter for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a housing, an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The catheter further comprises a valve destruction wire disposed at least partially within the housing for contacting and destroying a venous valve.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A venous ablation device (1) for denuding a vessel wall (9). The venous ablation device (1) comprises a bristle portion (2). The bristle portion (2) comprises a core (3) and a plurality of resiliently flexible bristles (4) extending at least radially outwardly from the core (3), the bristles (4) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles (4) are configured to contact and denude the vessel wall (9). The venous ablation device (1) further comprises a delivery portion (5) configured to deliver the bristle portion (2) through a delivery catheter (7). The delivery portion (5) at least partially integral with the core (3). The plurality of bristles (4) penetrate through the core (3) such that the core (3) secures the bristles (4).
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
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
A46B 3/00 - Brosses caractérisées par la façon dont les soies sont fixées ou assemblées dans ou sur le corps ou la monture de la brosse
A46B 3/08 - Brosses caractérisées par la façon dont les soies sont fixées ou assemblées dans ou sur le corps ou la monture de la brosse par serrage
A46B 3/18 - Brosses caractérisées par la façon dont les soies sont fixées ou assemblées dans ou sur le corps ou la monture de la brosse les soies étant fixées sur ou entre des courroies ou des fils métalliques
A46B 3/20 - Brosses caractérisées par la façon dont les soies sont fixées ou assemblées dans ou sur le corps ou la monture de la brosse les soies étant fixées ou assemblées sur des montures de caoutchouc, p. ex. en caoutchouc souple
A control handle for an atherectomy device comprising a housing and a drive module for rotating an abrasive head of the atherectomy device. The drive module is moveable relative to the housing in a longitudinal stroke motion. The control handle further comprises a rotary indexing mechanism connected to the drive module. The rotary indexing mechanism is configured to rotate the drive module by a pre-determined amount after a longitudinal stroke.
A delivery system (400) for delivering and deploying an implant (550) to a bodily lumen (600). The delivery system (400) comprises a delivery element (410) and a detach mechanism (420) connected to a distal portion of the delivery element (410). The detach mechanism (420) has a first configuration configured to grip the implant (550) and a second configuration configured to release the implant (550). An actuating mechanism (430) is configured to extend through the lumen of a delivery catheter (500) to the detach mechanism (420). Moving the actuating mechanism (430) from a first position to a second position changes the detach mechanism (430) from the first configuration to the second configuration. Also provided is an embolization system (110) comprising an embolization device (110) including a self-expandable skeleton (112) and a flow restricting layer (114) mounted on the skeleton (112), a detach mechanism (140) for connecting the embolization device (110) to a delivery element (150), and a flexible joint (130) for allowing the embolization device (110) to tilt with respect to the delivery element (150).
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
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DELIVERY OF AN EMBOLIZATION DEVICE
A system for the delivery of an embolization device comprising a delivery wire and an expandable structure, wherein the system comprises a loading device comprising a compartment configured to contain the expanded structure of the embolization device; a conduit configured to receive the delivery wire of the embolization device, wherein the conduit is coupled to the compartment; and a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the compartment.
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
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
The present disclosure is directed to a vascular device comprising a catheter and a structure as well as a movable macerator. The structure is provided at a distal part of the catheter and comprises a disengaging portion configured to disengage vascular debris from a vessel wall, and a collecting portion configured to collect removed vascular debris. The movable macerator is located at least partially within the structure and/or proximal to the structure and configured to macerate removed vascular debris, so that the device is configured to macerate vascular debris by way of movement of the macerator for facilitating entry into the opening and/or conveyance through the lumen.
A catheter for use in a system for forming a fistula between two vessels. The catheter comprises a catheter shaft, and a split backstop coupled to the catheter shaft and configured to receive a fistula-forming electrode. The split backstop has a proximal section and a distal section. The proximal section and the distal section are moveable relative to each other.
A balloon protector for a balloon catheter. the balloon protector comprising an inner sleeve having an interior for receiving a balloon and a tapered outer surface. The balloon protector further comprising an outer sleeve having a tapered inner surface. The interior of the inner sleeve has an expanded configuration and a contracted configuration. The tapered outer surface of the inner sleeve engages the tapered inner surface of the outer sleeve such that pushing the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve together will move the interior of the inner sleeve from the expanded configuration to the contracted configuration.
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
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
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels. The system comprises a first catheter comprising a housing with an opening, and an electrode disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion, a proximal portion and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The first catheter is configured to provide resistance against lateral movement of the intermediate portion, for example, through a spring, a push element, a guide element or a pull wire.
A system for forming a fistula between two vessels comprises a first catheter. The first catheter comprises a housing having a proximal section and a distal section. An electrode is disposed at least partially within the housing. The electrode comprises a distal portion connected to the distal section of the housing, a proximal portion connected to the proximal section of the housing and an intermediate portion therebetween for contacting a vessel wall and forming the fistula. The proximal housing section and the distal housing section are longitudinally moveable with respect to each other to move the electrode between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.
An embolisation device (300) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen, the embolisation device having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration, the embolisation device comprising a plurality of flexible bristles (220), wherein at least one of the plurality of bristles comprises a twisted portion (350), the at least one twisted portion securing the plurality of bristles to one another, and wherein the plurality of bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the at least one twisted portion.
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 flow restrictor (50) for an embolization device (10), the flow restrictor having an inner hole (52) for receiving a stem (20) of the embolization device to mount the flow restrictor on the embolization device, wherein the flow restrictor comprises: a membrane (56) for restricting flow in the bodily lumen, having a first elasticity; and a reinforcing section (54) having a second elasticity and at least partially surrounding the inner hole.
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
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CATHETER DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING AN OCCLUSION FROM A BLOOD VESSEL
A catheter device for extracting an occlusion from a blood vessel includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and an expandable structure (3) having a proximal portion and a distal portion and coupled to or adjacent the distal end of the shaft; the expandable structure being configured to expand radially around the shaft; characterised in that the proximal portion of the expandable structure comprises one or more fragmentors (4, 5).
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
A medical device (10) for dilating an endovascular lumen and having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, the medical device comprising a stem (20) extending along a longitudinal axis of the device; a first plate (30) disposed partly around the stem (20); a second plate (40) disposed partly around the stem (20) angularly separated in a circumferential direction from the first plate (30); and an expansion mechanism (50) configured to move each of the first plate (30) and/or the second plate (40) radially outwardly when the medical device (10) is expanded from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration.
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
A61M 25/04 - Dispositifs de maintien en position, p. ex. sur le corps à l'intérieur du corps, p. ex. expansibles
A61M 29/02 - Dilatateurs gonflablesDilatateurs faits de matériaux dilatables
A61F 2/01 - Filtres implantables dans les vaisseaux sanguins
A catheter set for forming a fistula between two adjacent blood vessels. The catheter set comprises two crossing catheters. Each crossing catheter comprising a catheter shaft defining a longitudinal axis and having a distal end section, a stabilizing element disposed in the distal end section of the catheter shaft, and a penetration tool for penetrating vessel walls of two adjacent blood vessels to form the fistula. The penetration tool is disposed within the catheter shaft and is movable between a retracted position and an advanced position. The stabilizing element comprises an expandable cage having a contracted configuration and a laterally expanded configuration. The expandable cage is suitable for snaring a guidewire when moving from the laterally expanded configuration to the contracted configuration.
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 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
A rotational atherectomy device for cutting or abrading tissue. The atherectomy device comprises a rotatable drive shaft (120) having a longitudinal axis and comprising one or more internal guiding tracks (121) extending along the length of the drive shaft (120). The rotational atherectomy device further comprises one or more flexible shafts (111, 113) arranged to be longitudinally moveable along a respective internal guiding track, and an abrasive head (110) disposed at the distal end of the one or more flexible shafts (111, 113). The abrasive head (110) comprises one or more abrasive elements (111), each abrasive element connected to a respective flexible shaft (111, 113). The one or more guiding tracks (121) are arranged such that distal movement of the one or more flexible shafts (111, 113) causes the abrasive head (110) to move from a radially contracted configuration to a radially expanded configuration.
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
A catheter system for forming a fistula between two adjacent blood vessels. The catheter system comprises a crossing catheter (110) for introduction into a blood vessel. The crossing catheter has a distal end section and an inflatable balloon (120) disposed in the distal end section for stabilizing the crossing catheter in the blood vessel. The catheter system further comprises a penetration tool (130) for penetrating vessel walls of two adjacent blood vessels to form the fistula. The penetration tool is disposed within the crossing catheter and is movable between a retracted position and an advanced position. In the inflated state, the inflatable balloon (120) comprises at least one blood bypass structure (121) for allowing blood to flow past the inflated balloon.
A61B 17/11 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour réaliser l'anastomoseBoutons pour anastomose
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
An embolization system for promoting clot formation in a body lumen (700). The system comprises a self-expandable embolization device (100), having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the self-expandable embolization device (100) is radially expanded to anchor to a bodily lumen (700). The system also comprises an inflatable body (800) connected to the embolization device (100), the inflatable body (800) having a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration, wherein in the inflated configuration the inflatable body (800) anchors to the bodily lumen (700). The inflatable body (800) is positionable relative to the self-expandable embolization device (100) such that it is inflatable from the deflated configuration to the inflated configuration as the self-expandable embolization device (100) remains in the collapsed delivery configuration.
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
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
An embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (170), comprising a stem (110) and a plurality of flexible bristles (120) extending outwardly from the stem, the bristles having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the stem to anchor the device in the lumen. The embolisation device comprises a flow restrictor configured to restrict flow through the bodily lumen. The flow restrictor comprises: a membrane support (135) having a contracted delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration and comprising a self-expanding mesh extending at least radially outwardly from the stem; and an occluding membrane (130) mounted on the membrane support (135). The occlusion rate of the occluding mesh membrane is greater than that of the membrane support. The flow restrictor is attached to the stem at a first longitudinal end, the flow restrictor further comprising an open second longitudinal end. The occluding membrane is configured to restrict flow through the lumen when the device is deployed and the membrane support is in the expanded deployed configuration.
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
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A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE IN A SAMPLE HOLDER, AND A BIOPSY DEVICE FOR OBTAINING A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE OF TISSUE
A system for identifying a biological sample in a sample holder. The system comprising a light source for emitting substantially monochrome light directed at the sample holder; a light sensor for detecting the amount of light reflected or transmitted by the biological sample and5 configured to output measurements indicative of the amount of light detected; and a controller connected to the light sensor and configured to identify the biological sample based on the output measurements of the light sensor.
G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique
G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
A61B 17/04 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour refermer les plaies ou les maintenir ferméesAccessoires utilisés en liaison avec ces opérations pour la suture des plaiesSupports ou emballages pour aiguilles ou matériaux de suture
A61B 10/00 - Instruments pour le prélèvement d'échantillons corporels à des fins de diagnostic Autres procédés ou instruments pour le diagnostic, p. ex. pour le diagnostic de vaccination ou la détermination du sexe ou de la période d'ovulationInstruments pour gratter la gorge
A61B 10/02 - Instruments pour prélever des échantillons cellulaires ou pour la biopsie
G01N 21/359 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant la lumière de l'infrarouge proche
G01N 21/3577 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse de liquides, p. ex. l'eau polluée
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Connector for transfer of an implant to a catheter
A connector for transfer of an implantable device from a loading tube to a delivery catheter, comprising: a first connecting portion (110) having a first distal end (120) configured to receive a delivery catheter (190); a second connecting portion (130) having a second proximal end (150) configured to receive a loading tube (180) extending towards the first distal end, the second connecting portion movably connected to the first connecting portion; and a biasing element (160) connecting the first and second connecting portions, having a relaxed configuration in which the first distal end and the second proximal end are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, and configured to bias the first distal end and second proximal end to the relaxed configuration when the first distal end and second proximal end are moved apart; such that when the loading tube is received, upon receiving the delivery catheter by the first connecting portion, the loading tube is biased to the delivery catheter to form a connection for the transfer of the implantable device.
An apparatus comprises an embolisation device (100) for promoting clot formation in a bodily lumen (800). The embolisation device (100) comprises a core (200) and a plurality of flexible bristles (400) extending outwardly from the core (200), the bristles (400) having a collapsed delivery configuration and an expanded deployed configuration in which the bristles extend at least radially outwardly from the core (200) to contact the lumen (800) and to anchor the device (100) in the lumen (800). The embolisation device (100) is configured to be delivered in a distal direction from a delivery catheter (750) to the lumen (800). In the expanded deployed configuration, a set of the flexible bristles (400a) extend radially outwardly from the core (200) and longitudinally in a proximal direction (P) opposite to the distal direction. The apparatus further comprises a recapture mechanism (111) for moving the set of flexible bristles (400a) to a lower radial profile than in the expanded deployed configuration.
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
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Parison for forming blow molded medical balloon with modified portion, medical balloon, and related methods
A parison for being blow molded into a medical balloon for a catheter includes a first tubular layer having a functional modification and a second tubular layer adapted for bonding with the first tubular layer to form the blow molded balloon. Related methods are also disclosed.
B29C 49/22 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet de préformes ou de paraisons multicouches
A61L 29/18 - Matériaux au moins partiellement opaques aux rayons X ou au laser
