For Body Treatment Article Or Material (i.e., "surgical" Or Therapeutic Type) Patents (Class 206/438)
  • Patent number: 9555911
    Abstract: A process for the treatment or processing of containers is provided. The process includes automatically conveying the containers past a processing station for the treatment or processing by or through a conveying device and then inserting the containers into a transport or packaging container having a bottom, a circumferential side wall and an insertion opening opposite to the bottom. In some embodiments, a plurality of containers are placed on a flat supporting base so that the bottoms of the containers directly rest on the flat supporting base; the containers, while resting on the flat supporting base, are conveyed to a processing station by the conveying device to be treated or processed; and after the treatment or processing of the containers, the transport or packaging container is placed on the flat supporting base so that all the containers of the plurality of containers are accommodated in the transport or packaging container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Edgar Pawlowski, Kai Wissner, Ralph Lovis
  • Patent number: 9539241
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing a pharmaceutical for transient application includes a tray having a sealed compartment, a vial of an ophthalmic formulation of mitomycin-C, a diluent carrier containing sterilized water, and a syringe that are all contained together in a single package. The component parts of the apparatus are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier, and then draw the reconstituted drug into the sealed compartment of the tray by a suction force produced by the syringe. In the tray compartment, the reconstituted drug is absorbed in at least one absorbent pad. The absorbent pads may come in multiple shapes and or/sizes. The tray is opened to remove the pad and the absorbed drug from the tray compartment for use of the pad in transient application of the drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: MOBIUS THERAPEUTICS, LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Timm
  • Patent number: 9480518
    Abstract: Instruments for use with a bone anchoring assembly having plug member are disclosed that allow introduction of the plug member and bone cement or other liquid or pasty material into the bone anchor. The bone anchor includes a shaft having a first end and a second end, a channel extending from the first end to the second end, and a plug member which is insertable into the channel and guidable through the channel for closing the channel at the second end. The bone anchor is suitable for minimally invasive surgery in such a way a guide wire can be guided through the bone anchor and after the bone anchor has been anchored in the bone the plug member is inserted to close the open end of the bone anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis, Martin Meer
  • Patent number: 9474812
    Abstract: An instrument sterilization container may include a base, a lid, a retention mechanism extending out from a base floor of the base, a first support mechanism extending out from a lid top of the lid, and a second support mechanism extending out from the base floor. A reusable instrument handle may be disposed between the first support mechanism, the second support mechanism, the retention mechanism, and a portion of the base. The portion of the base and the retention mechanism may be configured to prevent an actuation structure of the reusable instrument handle from extending during a sterilization of the reusable instrument handle in a medical autoclave. The first support mechanism and the second support mechanism may be configured to prevent the actuation structure from expanding during a sterilization of the reusable instrument handle in a medical autoclave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Katalyst Surgical, LLC
    Inventors: Gregg D Scheller, Matthew N Zeid, Matthew N Yates
  • Patent number: 9475187
    Abstract: A tool repair system that aids in the repair of malfunctioned inner tool components. The system includes a package having a fully assembled component disposed on top of a component locating structure and held in place by one or more retainers. After removing the malfunctioned component, the tool can be lowered onto the component locating structure, thereby pushing the retainers off the fully assembled component and coupling the fully assembled component to the tool via an opening in the tool. Repairing the tool is therefore quick, easy, and does not require extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Brent J Grinwald, Frank J Beno
  • Patent number: 9463137
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and compositions are disclosed for collection and transport of biological samples for testing and/or evaluation by a clinical laboratory. In particular, the disclosure relates to the self-collection of such samples by subjects providing the samples. Self-collection is necessary in some situations e.g. where a subject's religion prohibits being touched by a non-family member and subjects at great distance from medical facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Cytocore Inc
    Inventor: Richard A. Domanik
  • Patent number: 9463120
    Abstract: In the absorbent article package, display element unit that has display elements exhibiting a pattern and/or a mark and non-display element unit that does not have display elements are provided on a package sheet that encloses the absorbent article. A window unit, which is configured to allow the absorbent article packages contained therein to be seen, is formed on one side of a container bag and is configured so that only the non-display element unit can be seen through the window. A container bag display unit that shows the display elements is provided on the one side where the container bag window is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Unicharm Corporation
    Inventors: Sekai Nomoto, Yukiko Matsumura, Sachi Hamada
  • Patent number: 9463070
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Ralph Kerns, Mark Humayun, Matthew T. McCormick, Trent Spencer Wells, Lawrence Chong, Jaw Chyng Lue
  • Patent number: 9393095
    Abstract: An embolus filter introducer system has a symmetric introducer sheath with a filter inside. The introducer sheath can be attached at either end to a deployment actuator. The deployment actuator can thereby be used to push the filter out of the introducer sheath. Since the sheath can be oriented in a selectable direction, so can the filter, allowing the sheath to be introduced via a jugular or femoral approach to the vena cava.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: C.R. BARD, INC.
    Inventor: Jonathan D. Miller
  • Patent number: 9387137
    Abstract: An absorbent article package is individually packaged by folding a packaging sheet and an absorbent article in a state where the absorbent article is arranged on the packaging sheet. In a state where the individually-packaged absorbent article is opened, in the packaging sheet and the absorbent article, a first folding line based on which the absorbent article and the packaging sheet are folded towards the topsheet side, and a second folding line based on which the absorbent article and the packaging sheet are folded towards the backsheet side are formed adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Unicharm Corporation
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Kato, Masahiro Kashiwagi, Tatsuya Tamura, Masashi Kitagawa
  • Patent number: 9364211
    Abstract: A suture anchor comprises a tubular body having an axial bore therethrough and having one or more purchase enhancements on an exterior surface of the body adapted to enhance purchase of the body within a bone hole, such as threads. A lateral port passes through the body from the bore to the exterior surface and is formed of a slot entering the body from its proximal end. A length of suture for attaching soft tissue to bone passes down along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements, over a distal end of the body, up into the bore through and then back out of the bore and up along the exterior surface over the one or more purchase enhancements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY MITEK, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Sebastian Sojka, Arthur G. Stephen, Andre Francisco-Guilherme, Mark W. Wolfson, Brian Henri Otrando, Daniel Paul Gamache, Justin M. Piccirillo, Kairi Lotfon, William Reiser, Jeff Parrish
  • Patent number: 9346571
    Abstract: Methods for preparing and using multiple chambered freezing bags containing biological fluid in the chambers are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Pall Corporation
    Inventor: Paxton E. Provitera
  • Patent number: 9326897
    Abstract: A sanitary tampon 10 includes an absorber 11 and a strand member 12 extending out from a tail end of the absorber 11 in a direction of insertion inside the vagina. A hook unit 20 is configured from a member different from the strand member 12 and distended outside from a circumferential surface 12e of the strand member 12 is provided in the strand member 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yukihiro Ito
  • Patent number: 9317663
    Abstract: A medication reminder and compliance system including a pill box, a pill box and electronic device; or a pill box, electronic device and remote server. The pill box includes several detachable dosettes, each divided into several chambers having a door. A two-color LED is disposed beneath each chamber and is activated when a specific reminder time is reached. The LED initially illuminates the associated chamber with a green light but changes to a flashing red light if the door is not opened within a preset time. A switch engaged with the door deactivates the LED when the door is opened. The electronic device communicates with the pill box and alerts the patient when it is time to take medication. A remote server which communicates with both the pill box and electronic device can be programmed to control the reminder schedule and monitor the patient's compliance with a prescribed medication regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Next Paradigm Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Norman P. Paul
  • Patent number: 9311452
    Abstract: A medication reminder and compliance system including a pill box, a pill box and electronic device; or a pill box, electronic device and remote server. The pill box includes several detachable dosettes, each divided into several chambers having a door. A two-color LED is disposed beneath each chamber and is activated when a specific reminder time is reached. The LED initially illuminates the associated chamber with a green light but changes to a flashing red light if the door is not opened within a preset time. A switch engaged with the door deactivates the LED when the door is opened. The electronic device communicates with the pill box and alerts the patient when it is time to take medication. A remote server which communicates with both the pill box and electronic device can be programmed to control the reminder schedule and monitor the patient's compliance with a prescribed medication regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Next Paradigm Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Walter Prokopchuk
  • Patent number: 9295549
    Abstract: A device for holding an implantable medical device includes a jar for receiving the implantable medical device, and a ring coupleable to the jar. The ring has a plurality of channels adapted to receive retaining features of the implantable medical device to stabilize the medical device within the jar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Nicholas Braido, Jacob John Daly
  • Patent number: 9265492
    Abstract: A method for performing a laparoscopic procedure may include inserting a bag through an opening. The method may also include delivering tissue into the bag, sealing the bag, and inflating the bag to create an artificial pneumoperitoneum that extends the abdomen and provides additional working and viewing space. Further, the method may include carrying out a procedure on the tissue located in the inflated bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Atropos Limited
    Inventors: Kirk Anthony Shibley, Frank Bonadio, Trevor Vaugh, Shane Joseph MacNally, Lucy Dolores Halpin, Stephen Williams
  • Patent number: 9261554
    Abstract: To provide a semiconductor device capable of being easily subjected to a physical test without deteriorating characteristics. According to a measuring method of a semiconductor device in which an element layer provided with a test element including a terminal portion is sealed with first and second films having flexibility, the first film formed over the terminal portion is removed to form a contact hole reaching the terminal portion; the contact hole is filled with a resin containing a conductive material; heating is carried out after arranging a wiring substrate having flexibility over the resin with which filling has been performed so that the terminal portion and the wiring substrate having flexibility are electrically connected via the resin containing a conductive material; and a measurement is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takuya Tsurume, Etsuko Asano
  • Patent number: 9259364
    Abstract: A package of folded absorbent pants includes a housing portion with a front wall having a transparent window region. A plurality of absorbent pants are disposed within the housing portion. At least one of the pants is a display pant having a first folded configuration and being positioned within the housing portion to be at least partially visible through the transparent window region. A portion of the pants have a second folded configuration and are aligned in facing relation to define a first stack. The display pant is positioned within the housing portion such that the longitudinal direction of the display pant is aligned in a first direction and the first stack longitudinal direction is aligned in a second direction that is different than the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick James Mickle, Sara Elaine Welch, Joseph Andrew Mlinar, Timothy John Kettenhofen, Erica Faye Creighton
  • Patent number: 9254176
    Abstract: A pouch is formed from one or more webs of material that provide at least one absorbent surface. The pouch further includes an integral flap, which may be folded over the opening, or entrance, of the pouch so as to maintain the contents of the pouch in place and to help retain moisture within the pouch. The interior of the pouch is defined, at least partially, by its absorbent faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Westfield Medical Limited
    Inventor: Paul Hartley
  • Patent number: 9168200
    Abstract: The present invention provides a microneedle patch container for effectively and hygienically securing a microneedle patch from manufacture to use. The container has a bottom surface recessed from the peripheral portion towards the center, a side surface connected to the bottom surface and the peripheral portion, and a bottom-surface protruding portion protruding from the bottom surface. The flexible release-type sheet portion of the microneedle patch is secured to the protruding portion on the bottom surface. A lid can also be used which has a recessed portion pressing against the microneedle patch secured to the bottom-surface protruding portion of the container in the position corresponding to the bottom-surface protruding portion. This is preferably housed inside a pouch molded from sterilized paper or sterilized film in order to keep the microneedle patch in an aseptic state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: COSMED PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ying-shu Quan, Fumio Kamiyama
  • Patent number: 9101349
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: BioMedical Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam T. Knight, Daniel F. Cheney, Eric A. Marcano, David J. Pancratz
  • Patent number: 9038823
    Abstract: Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Fenwal, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Calderon, Daniel Lynn, Bryan Blickhan
  • Patent number: 9038822
    Abstract: A package for a medical device having an elongated shaft and a proximal luer fitting includes a one-piece body formed as a single structure via blow molding. The blow-molded one-piece body includes at least a spiral casing formed therein, the spiral casing defining a spiral lumen configured to receive the elongated shaft of the medical device. Webbing is disposed between adjacent curved portions of the spiral casing. The one-piece body formed via blow-molding may also include a removable reversible loading tube, a luer retainer, a cannula holder, one or more slots for attaching an information card thereto, a fastener for clipping the medical device thereto, and a compartment for holding an oxygen scavenger. Further, the one-piece body formed via blow-molding may include non-circular lumens and may be configured to receive multiple medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Barnell
  • Patent number: 9033151
    Abstract: A pharmacy bottle system includes a bottle and a ring. The bottle is formed as a single piece of molded plastic material and includes a body and a neck. The body defines an interior cavity. The interior cavity extends from a first end to a second end of the interior cavity. The body includes a spine portion covering the first end of the interior cavity. The spine portion defines a spine width measured from a front to a back of spine portion. The neck extends from the second end of the interior cavity and has an opening therethrough providing access to the interior cavity. The ring is secured about the neck of the bottle. The ring defines a ring width measured between a front and a back of the ring. The ring width is larger than the spine width. The neck extends above a top surface of the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Deborah B. Adler, Klaus Rosberg, Patrick L. Douglas, Matthew S. Grisik
  • Patent number: 9033149
    Abstract: A catheter assembly including an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has at least one drainage opening. A hydrophilic coating is provided on at least a portion of the elongate end of the catheter. A fluid containing member is provided and is either arranged on the elongate member or within a separate area of the container. The fluid containing member contains sufficient hydrating fluid to hydrate the coating of the catheter. A container contains the elongate member and the fluid containing member and incorporates at least one foil layer to prevent evaporation of the hydrating fluid. A method of using the catheter includes inserting a catheter into a user's body and draining fluid from the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Terry
  • Publication number: 20150129457
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for intraocular administration are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as triamcinolone), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for intraocular administration are also described as well as pharmaceutical kits designed for administering the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: IMPRIMIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Forest J. Flodin, John P. Saharek, Mark L. Baum, Richard Dilzer
  • Publication number: 20150122687
    Abstract: A packaged bioprosthetic heart valve comprising a bioprosthetic heart valve, an adaptive seal and a package. The bioprosthetic heart valve comprises an at least partially dehydrated biological tissue leaflet structure coupled to a supporting frame. The bioprosthetic heart valve has a periphery, an inflow portion, and an outflow portion. The adaptive seal is coupled to the bioprosthetic heart valve around at least a portion of the periphery. The adaptive seal comprises an expandable material that expands after exposure to an initiating condition. The bioprosthetic heart valve and the adaptive seal is stored and contained within the package, which does not contain a liquid storage solution in contact with the bioprosthetic heart valve and the adaptive seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Qinggang Zeng, Chacphet Limsakoune, Diana E. Ko, Christina M. Aguila
  • Publication number: 20150122685
    Abstract: A packaging tray for a patient interface system, the patient interface system adapted to provide respiratory therapy, the packaging tray comprising: at least one cushion assembly region, each shaped to conform to at least a portion of a cushion assembly; a tube region shaped to conform to at least a portion of a tube; and a positioning and stabilising structure region shaped to conform to at least a portion of a positioning and structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: ResMed Limited
    Inventors: Dale Alan Stuart WAKEHAM, Martin Kang, Andrew James Bate, Frederick Arlet May, Murray William Lee, Hadley White
  • Publication number: 20150122686
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and compositions are disclosed for collection and transport of biological samples for testing and/or evaluation by a clinical laboratory. In particular, the disclosure relates to the self-collection of such samples by subjects providing the samples. Self-collection is necessary in some situations e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Richard A. Domanik
  • Patent number: 9023013
    Abstract: A urinary catheter kit is provided. The catheter kit includes a catheter with a flared end and a package provided with interior protrusions for cooperating with the flared end of the catheter. The largest outer diameter of the flared end of the catheter is slightly larger than the smallest diameter of the package at the protrusions. Thereby, the protrusions will function as a backstop for the catheter. The rigidity of the catheter at the flared end is selected so that—depending on the angle of the flared end—the flared end will be able to flip over if it is subjected to a force over a predetermined level. Thereby the catheter will be able to be entered back into the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Kim Becker
  • Patent number: 9022213
    Abstract: A kit for the packaging and shipping of components of an explanted medical device. The kit includes sealable containers to individually package the components of the explanted medical device. The kit also includes dressing presoaked in a preservation fluid, the dressing being provided in at least one sealed container prior to the removal of the explanted medical device to maintain the dressing a presoaked, sterile condition. The amount of preservation fluid applied to the dressing is controlled, thereby eliminating the need for a reservoir of fluid to be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Robson Forensic, Inc.
    Inventor: Jamie Williams
  • Patent number: 9023383
    Abstract: A wound dressing material comprising: a wound dressing carrier, N-acetyl cysteine or a salt or derivative thereof, and a stabilized ascorbate. Suitably, the stabilized ascorbate comprises an ascorbate-2-polyphosphate. Also provided are wound dressing comprising the materials, methods of treatment with the materials, and methods of making the materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: KCI USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Lorraine Nisbet
  • Publication number: 20150110814
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to inhibiting the proliferation of or killing of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-expressing cells are provided herein. In some embodiments, PSMA-expressing cells are contacted with (i) a compound that increases cell surface expression of PSMA and (ii) a PSMA ligand conjugate. In other embodiments, the PSMA-expressing cells are contacted with (i) prednisone and (ii) a PSMA ligand conjugate. In some of these embodiment ts, the PSMA-expressing cells are further contacted with (iii) a compound that increases cell surface expression of PSMA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: PSMA Development Company, LLC
    Inventors: William C. Olson, Vincent DiPippo
  • Publication number: 20150108023
    Abstract: A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule and methods of forming same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Michael S. Bergey
  • Publication number: 20150108024
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: BIOMEDICAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Adam T. Knight, Daniel F. Cheney, Eric A. Marcano, David J. Pancratz
  • Publication number: 20150105714
    Abstract: Devices and methods are discussed directed to the use of a low profile laser ablation catheter for use in laser ablation removal of arterial plaque blockages to restore blood flow in the treatment of arteriovenous fistulas. Also discussed are devices and methods directed to packaging, long term storage and sterilization of liquid core ablation catheters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: James B. LAUDENSLAGER, Dean S. IRWIN
  • Publication number: 20150105734
    Abstract: The invention provides a syringe for use in an ophthalmic injection. The syringe comprises a body, a stopper and a plunger. The body comprises an outlet at an outlet end and the stopper is arranged within the body such that a front surface of the stopper and the body define a variable volume chamber from which a fluid can be expelled though the outlet. The plunger comprises a plunger contact surface at a first end and a rod extends between the plunger contact surface and a rear portion. The plunger contact surface is arranged to contact the stopper but not couple thereto, such that the plunger can be used to force the stopper towards the outlet end of the body, reducing the volume of the variable volume chamber, but not to move the stopper away from the outlet end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Bryant, Heinrich Buettgen, Wolfgang Papst, Marie Picci
  • Publication number: 20150101952
    Abstract: A receptacle with at least one oxygen mask of an emergency oxygen supply device of an aircraft, said oxygen mask being located in the receptacle and said receptacle comprising an opening, through which the at least one oxygen mask can be led. The receptacle comprises at least one cover for covering the opening at least in sections, and a release device actuated by pull means for the release of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Marco Silvi Antonini
  • Publication number: 20150104846
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preserving biological components in pancreatic juice, and a kit suited for this method. The method involves adding, to a pancreatic juice-containing biological sample, at least one sulfonyl fluoride-containing protease inhibitor and at least one trypsin-like serine protease inhibitor belonging to a group of amino acid chloromethyl ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rie KATAOKA, Nao MORIYA, Hiromi SANUKI
  • Patent number: 9004280
    Abstract: In the case of a package (1) for single-dose films (2) containing active substances, comprising an upper packaging material element (3) and a lower packaging material element (4) which are connected together by a peripheral seal area or respectively sealing seam (5) such that a cavity (6) for holding the film (2) is formed, said cavity being enclosed on all sides, wherein the upper packaging material element (3) and the lower packaging material element (4) each have at least one cut (7, 8) in the region of the seal area or respectively, the sealing seam (5), said cuts being congruent, and at least one cut (7, 8) is crossed by a folding or bending line (10), the folding or bending line (10) is formed in a weakened manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG
    Inventors: Ralf Huhn, Petra Botzem, Arno Schmidt, Tobias Schueller
  • Patent number: 9005978
    Abstract: A pouch (2) includes: a first, inner, envelope (1) which is closed, delimiting a first space (6) forming a pouch stricto sensu (1) intended for receiving a biopharmaceutical product or device; a second, outer, envelope (8) which is closed, delimiting a second space (9) in which is located the first envelope/pouch stricto sensu (1); a spacer element (11); at least one tracer gas located in the first space (6) or in the intermediate space (14) at a partial pressure different from that of the intermediate space or of the first space; and at least one colorimetric detection layer (12), responding to the concentration of tracer gas which reaches it by changing from a first color to a second color, and being an integral part of a wall (3, 4) of the first envelope/defined pouch (1) and/or of a wall (13) of the second envelope and/or of the spacer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Sartorius Stedim FMT SAS
    Inventors: Lars Bottcher, Martin Dahlberg
  • Publication number: 20150096646
    Abstract: A needle-less vial assembly that includes an assembly body arranged at least partially within a neck of a vial, the body having a first portion within the vial for receiving a substance, a second portion that includes a means for matingly engaging with a syringe, and a channel defined therein, thereby enabling fluid communication of the substance between the vial and the syringe. The assembly further including a first inlet arranged longitudinally along a length of the first portion and proximate to the second portion, wherein the first inlet enables fluid communication between an interior of the vial and the channel, thereby enabling withdrawal of substantially all of the substance within the vial, and an outlet arranged at an end of the second portion of the body, thereby enabling a needle-less transfer of substances between the channel and the syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Stephanie Davidson
  • Patent number: 8997978
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical device package including a container for receiving a medical device having an area configured for storing at least one agent and a port for permitting the passage of a contact material between the outside the container and the area configured for storing the agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Matthew D. Cohen, Joseph Hotter, William Denman
  • Patent number: 8999489
    Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a package and a disposable sheet. The sheet has a first surface and a second surface. One of the surfaces comprises a texture. The texture is defined by peaks and valleys such that the one textured surface may have an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 1 mm to about 20 mm, an Average Height Differential in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm, and a Surface Topography Index in the range of about 0.01 to about 10. The sheet may be contained within the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Saeed Fereshtehkhou, Paul Joseph Russo, Wilbur Cecil Strickland, Jr., Nicola John Policicchio
  • Publication number: 20150083626
    Abstract: A medicinal vial assembly includes a vial formed integrally as a single piece with a panel portion. The panel portion has a larger surface area for receiving printing thereon than does the vial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Brent Dallman
  • Patent number: 8985326
    Abstract: A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case integrates a actuator to periodically test the operation of the defibrillator push buttons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventors: Eric Halsne, Zebrick Roach, Kurt Vincent Fischer, Daniel J. Powers, Dennis E. Ochs, Hans Patrick Griesser, Jacco Christof Eerden, Christian James Richard
  • Patent number: 8986320
    Abstract: A device for crimping a radially expandable and collapsible prosthetic valve comprises a coiled wire frame having a longitudinal opening extending from a proximal end to a distal end thereof. The opening has a first state and a second state, the opening in the first state having a first diameter dimensioned to receive the prosthetic valve in an expanded or partially crimped configuration therein, and the opening in the second state having a second diameter dimensioned to receive the prosthetic valve in a crimped configuration. The coiled wire frame has a first end coupled to a first member and a second end coupled to a second member. The first member is movable relative to the second member to convert the coiled wire frame from the first state to the second state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
    Inventors: David Maimon, Ron Sharoni, Tamir S. Levi, Emil Karapetian, Tri D. Tran, Tung T. Le
  • Patent number: 8985331
    Abstract: Transfer element (1) and a container for a medical instrument or implant, more particularly for a dental implant (25). The transfer element (1) includes an adapter segment (10) for holding the medical instrument or implant and for attaching the transfer element (1) to a housing of a container, and also a means for handling the medical instrument or the implant by hand and/or with the aid of an auxiliary tool, and, optionally, a holder segment (5) arranged on the first end (7) and connected to the adapter segment (10). The adapter segment (10) has an adapter end region (20) for detachably holding the medical instrument or implant and a connection section (15). The connection section (15) has connection means that are intended to interact with corresponding connection means of the housing. The means for handling the medical instrument or implant by hand and/or by means of an auxiliary tool are arranged on the connection section (15) and/or, optionally, on the holder segment (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Straumann Holding AG
    Inventors: Daniel Guenter, Jost Lussi, Stephane Courvoisier
  • Publication number: 20150076023
    Abstract: Packaging which can accommodate medical articles such as a series of orthopedic implants e.g. femoral stem components for prosthetic hip joints which have a dimension which varies minimally across the series but which vary considerably in overali size. The packaging is designed to minimize the travel of any member of the series packaged therein such that all the packaged components in the series can pass the standard handling and shipping tests typically used by the manufacturers of medical articles such as implants and preferably comprises two thermoformed tray components which each carry three types of cavities which are interconnected and designed to be assembled with their cavities facing each other to contain the lower stem, body and angled shaft of the stem component, respectively, with the cavities for the lower stem and the body cooperating to capture a minimally varying dimension of the series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Perfecseal, Inc.
    Inventor: Tad R. Kinyon