Method and device for filtering body fluid
Medical devices for filtering fluids flowing through a lumen and a method of forming medical devices. The devices can be used in vascular channels, urinary tracts, biliary ducts and the like, and filter emboli and other debris generated ...
R Mazzocchi，T Claude，J Segermark
Methods of spinal fixation and instrumentation
A method for performing spinal fixation and instrumentation. A first incision may be made through the skin and a passageway may be created to the spine. A screw may be inserted through the passageway and into a vertebrae. The screw may h...
R Frigg，M Schnider，S Schwer - US
Surgical machine with removable display
A surgical system includes a main surgical unit, a display in communication with the main surgical unit, and a cradle for receiving the display when the display is removed from the main surgical unit. The display is removable from the ma...
LO Romoda，C Horvath
BARRIER DEVICE FOR OSTIUM OF LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE
A membrane applied to the ostium of an atrial appendage for blocking blood from entering the atrial appendage which can form blood clots therein is disclosed. The membrane also prevents blood clots in the atrial appendage from escaping t...
RA Van Tassel，RG Hauser
Spacing device for releasing active substances in the paranasal sinus
The invention relates to a spacing device (stent) for use in fenestrations of the paranasal sinus. Said device consists of a sheath which forms a hollow body, surrounding an internal cavity. An active substance, which is released in a co...
A Gopferich，W Hosemann - WO
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LARGE AND GIANT VASCULAR DEFECTS
Devices and methods for treatment of a patient's vasculature with some embodiments configured for delivery with a microcatheter for treatment of the cerebral vasculature of a patient. Some embodiments may include the deployment of multip...
BJ Cox，D Kent，W Patterson - US
Spring loaded, load sharing polyaxial pedicle screw assembly and method
An assembly and method thereof comprising a screw head comprising an expandable bulbous end; a fixator component configured for receiving the bulbous end of the screw head; a load sharing mechanism positioned in between the bulbous end o...
MF Abdelgany - US
Surgical instrument and loading unit for use therewith
A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a handle assembly, a drive assembly, an endoscopic portion, a pair of jaw members, a dynamic clamping member, and a tissue stop. The drive assembly is disposed in mecha...
D Farascioni，D Kasvikis，PA Scirica，... - EP
Tympanic membrane drain tube
A tympanic membrane drain tube is formed so that it is possible to freely trim a tip end of a hollow tube which has a large diameter at a rear end on the external ear side and tapers toward a front end, whereby the drain tube can be inse...
H Fujiwara
BONE FIXING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
A bone fixing system useful for holding bone in position, and a method for installing the same are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature are passed around bones, bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical ...
KP Belliard
