Patents Assigned to Custom Medical Applications
  • Publication number: 20160038177
    Abstract: A safety neural injection system includes at least a partially hollow cannula having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, a first length, a side port located coaxially along the hollow cannula for fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula, and an open distal end. The safety neural injection system also includes a flexible stylet with a shaped tip. The flexible stylet is capable of being releasably locked in a position within the hollow cannula and extends at least the first length of the hollow cannula. The hollow cannula proximate to the distal end includes a rigid bend so as to facilitate placement of the distal end at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20150320972
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are safety neural injection systems and related methods of use comprising a cannula, with or without a side port, and a stylet, defined by a first inside diameter, a first outside diameter, a first length, and an open distal end in fluid communication with the inside and outside of the hollow cannula wherein the medicament is administered with the stylet inserted at least partially within the cannula. In various embodiments, the safety neural injection system comprises a metal ball tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 9131960
    Abstract: A safety neural injection system includes at least a partially hollow cannula having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, a first length, a side port located coaxially along the hollow cannula for fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula, and an open distal end. The safety neural injection system also includes a flexible stylet with a shaped tip. The flexible stylet is capable of being releasably locked in a position within the hollow cannula and extends at least the first length of the hollow cannula. The hollow cannula proximate to the distal end includes a rigid bend so as to facilitate placement of the distal end at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: Nicholas Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20150025504
    Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20150018822
    Abstract: Needle assemblies for use in ablation procedures include a needle having an electrically conductive portion and at least one conductive member extending at least partially through a bore of the needle. A portion of the at least one conductive member is physically and electrically connected to the electrically conductive portion of the needle. Ablation systems and methods of ablation may include such needle assemblies. Methods of forming needle assemblies for use in ablation procedures include disposing at least one conductive member within a needle and physically and electrically connecting the at least one conductive member to an electrically conductive portion of the needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications, Inc.
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20150011873
    Abstract: Catheters include a catheter tube and an echogenic structure extending from a proximal portion of the catheter tube to a distal end of the catheter tube where a portion of the echogenic structure is at least partially formed in the distal end of the catheter tube. Such catheters may exhibit improved echogenicity. Methods of forming a tool for a clinical procedure performed upon a subject utilizing ultrasound guidance include forming a catheter and forming a portion of an echogenic structure within a distal end of the catheter. Methods of ultrasound guidance for a clinical procedure performed upon a subject may include such catheters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications, Inc.
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8882712
    Abstract: A neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20140276622
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a nerve block system comprising a nerve block needle and a curved introducer. Also disclosed are components of and methods of use of the nerve block system. The curved introducer of the nerve block system provides navigability and maintains column stiffness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20140165357
    Abstract: Various embodiments may include methods of manufacture of a retrofitted neural injection system. Various embodiments may include acquiring an injection needle comprising a hollow cannula with an open distal end. Then, forming an at least one side port in the hollow cannula proximate to the distal end. Then, sealing the open distal end of the hollow cannula with a bio-compatible sealant so as to eliminate fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula via the distal end. In some embodiments, the bio-compatable sealant may be comprised of a thermosetting material. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of a cured epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an aliphatic polymer. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an polyfluorocarbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: Nicholas Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20140171915
    Abstract: Various embodiments may include methods of manufacture of a retrofitted neural injection system. Various embodiments may include acquiring an injection needle comprising a hollow cannula with an open distal end. Then, forming an at least one side port in the hollow cannula proximate to the distal end. Then, sealing the open distal end of the hollow cannula with a bio-compatible sealant so as to eliminate fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula via the distal end. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of a thermosetting material. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of a cured epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an aliphatic polymer. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an polyfluorocarbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: Nicholas Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8690832
    Abstract: Various embodiments may include methods of manufacture of a retrofitted neural injection system. Various embodiments may include acquiring an injection needle comprising a hollow cannula with an open distal end. Then, forming an at least one side port in the hollow cannula proximate to the distal end. Then, sealing the open distal end of the hollow cannula with a bio-compatible sealant so as to eliminate fluid communication between the inside and the outside of the hollow cannula via the distal end. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of a thermosetting material. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of a cured epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an aliphatic polymer. In some embodiments, the bio-compatible sealant may be comprised of an polyfluorocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: Nicholas Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20130211383
    Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: CUSTOM MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8500715
    Abstract: Fluid communication to an end of a catheter is afforded through a connection hub selectively attachable thereto. The connection hub includes a catheter receiving element and a fluid coupling element that are relatively rotatable coaxially between a catheter receiving condition and a catheter capture condition of the connection hub. The catheter capture condition, a compressible sealing sleeve disposed interior of the connection hub between a pair of clamping jaws projecting from the catheter receiving element is urged into sealing engagement with the exterior of the catheter, catheter is gripped mechanically through the sealing sleeve by the clamping jaws. The exteriors of each of the catheter receiving element and the fluid coupling element are formed into planar actuation handles that facilitate relative rotation of the catheter receiving element and the fluid coupling element into coplanar alignment in the catheter capture condition of the connection hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications, Inc.
    Inventors: N. Sandor Racz, Gary Bullard
  • Publication number: 20130172854
    Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8449503
    Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20130131596
    Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Publication number: 20130116556
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to safety neural injection systems and related methods of use comprising a cannula, with or without a side port, and a stylet, defined by a first inside diameter, a first outside diameter, a first length, and an open distal end in fluid communication with the inside and outside of the hollow cannula wherein the medicament is administered with the stylet inserted at least partially within the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: CUSTOM MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8377005
    Abstract: A novel neural injection system and related methods are herein disclosed. Various embodiments of an embodiment of a neural injection system of the present invention provide for at least one benefit of enhanced injection characteristics, increased operational efficiency, reduced cost per unit, reduced incidence of injury through intraneural/intravascular injection, reduced incidence of injury through pricking/piercing, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8298208
    Abstract: Methods for installing a flexible spinal needle assembly and methods of delivering a fluid may include inserting a distal end of a flexible spinal needle assembly into a subject and, thereafter, disposing an anti-restriction member at least partially within an inner flow path of the flexible spinal needle to substantially prevent fluid occlusion caused by bending or kinking of the flexible spinal needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications, Inc.
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz
  • Patent number: 8287496
    Abstract: A flow element for use with flexible needles and flexible needle assemblies to minimize flow occlusion within a flexible needle is provided. The flow element is particularly suited for uses with a flexible needle for minimizing incidence of post-dural puncture headache. The flow element includes a body having an internal flow path for conducting a fluid through a flexible needle, and an anti-restriction member. The anti-restriction member includes an elongated body, a proximal end coupled to the body within the internal flow path, and a distal end for disposing at least a portion of the elongated body within a flexible needle. A flexible spinal needle assembly for minimizing flow occlusion through an internal flow path of a flexible needle by unintended kinking that is potentially caused by ligament or muscle layer movements is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Custom Medical Applications, Inc.
    Inventor: N. Sandor Racz