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7603905 |
Magnetic navigation and imaging system
A system for imaging and magnetically navigating a medical device within an operating region in a subject's body includes a first C-arm and a second C-arm. The system includes an imaging beam...
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7603160 |
Intra-subject position display system
An intra-subject position display system for displaying a position of an intra-subject device, which is introduced into a subject and moves therein, wherein a relative position of the intra-subject...
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RE40852 |
Method and system for navigating a catheter probe
A system for navigating a catheter probe through a body cavity includes a sensing coil affixed to a distal end of the probe. Magnetic fields are projected into the body cavity to induce voltage...
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7540287 |
Patient identification system and method for preventing wrong site procedure
A patient equipped with a device in a first mode is scheduled for a procedure in a procedure room at a facility with pre-procedure rules (e.g., requiring procedure site marking). Only a surgeon or...
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7537012 |
Medical devices for occlusion of blood flow
A medical, surgical, or operating kit for occluding or controlling blood flow or fluid flow is disclosed. The kit is comprised of (a) a dispersion of magnetic microparticles which can be...
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7513257 |
System of implantable devices for monitoring and/or affecting body parameters
A system for monitoring and/or affecting parameters of a patient's body and more particularly to such a system comprised of a system control unit (SCU) and one or more other devices, preferably...
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7505802 |
Capsule endoscope
A capsule endoscope is disclosed that includes a capsule and a transparent cover having a central axis and that is located in front of an objective optical system within the capsule. The objective...
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7469161 |
Systems and methods for monitoring and managing power consumption of an implantable medical device
In one embodiment, an external programming device is operable to determine and graphically display power consumption of an implantable medical device (“IMD”). In accordance with this particular...
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7465847 |
Radiopaque marker for a surgical sponge
A surgical sponge comprises a plurality of radiopaque markers having a high radiographic density and a distinctive, visually recognizable shape. The markers have an x-ray density equivalent to at...
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7464713 |
Miniature magnetomechanical tag for detecting surgical sponges and implements
Externally detectable electronic article surveillance markers are attached to surgical implements, such as sponges and surgical instruments, appointed for use in a surgical wound. The attachment...
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7462157 |
Method and apparatus for detecting endometriosis
A vaginal probe includes a metal detection sensor for detecting the presence of ferrous-laden endometriotic tissues. The probe is electrically connected to external electronic circuitry for...
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7460913 |
Implantable electrode, insertion tool for use therewith, and insertion method
An electrode system includes an implantable electrode having at least one electrode contact, an insertion tool, and a technique or method that allows the electrode contact to be positioned within...
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7460911 |
System and method suitable for treatment of a patient with a neurological deficit by sequentially stimulating neural pathways using a system of discrete implantable medical devices
A system and method that facilitates stimulating neural pathways, e.g., muscles and/or associated nerves, of a patient's body for the purpose of therapeutic medical treatment by rehabilitating...
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7450997 |
Method of implanting a lead for brain stimulation
Leads and introduction tools are proposed for deep brain stimulation and other applications. Some embodiments of the present invention provide lead designs with which may be placed with a stylet,...
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7450783 |
Methods and systems for measuring the size and volume of features on live tissues
Methods and systems for measuring volume and size of features such as lesions, tumors, sores, and wounds external to animal, human and plant skin, using 3D structured light scanners are provided....
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7437193 |
Microstimulator employing improved recharging reporting and telemetry techniques
An implantable microstimulator configured to be implanted beneath a patient's skin for tissue stimulation to prevent and/or treat various disorders, e.g., neurological disorders, uses a...
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7406105 |
System and method for sharing a common communication channel between multiple systems of implantable medical devices
A system and method that facilitates multiple systems of communicating devices, i.e., a master device and one or more implantable slave devices, to coexist on a common, e.g., RF, communication...
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7389778 |
Variable magnetic moment MR navigation
A method of navigating a medical device in an operating region in a subject. The method includes applying a magnetic field to the operating region and changing the magnetic moment of the medical...
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7382263 |
Oral drug compliance monitoring using radio frequency identification tags
A device useful for oral drug delivery device consisting of: (a) a capsule, tablet or pill designed to disperse in the gastrointestinal system; (b) an RFID tag positioned in the capsule, tablet or...
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7372229 |
Robot for surgical applications
The present invention provides a micro-robot for use inside the body during minimally-invasive surgery. The micro-robot includes an imaging devices, a manipulator, and in some embodiments a sensor.
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7370656 |
Method and arrangement for influencing magnetic particles and detecting interfering material
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for influencing magnetic particles in a region of action. Methods and arrangements of this kind can be used to determine the spatial...
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7363926 |
Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea
An apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea and/or snoring are provided. The apparatus includes an appliance sized and structured to be placed in the pharyngeal region of a human or animal....
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7346379 |
Electrophysiology catheter
An electrophysiology catheter includes a tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therebetween. The tube is preferably comprised of multiple sections of different flexibility, arranged...
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7344587 |
Magnetic ink tissue markings
The invention provides tissue markings (such as tattoos) comprising magnetic particles, e.g., magnetite, and methods for making and altering, e.g., removing them.
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7341063 |
Magnetic medical devices with changeable magnetic moments and method of navigating magnetic medical devices with changeable magnetic moments
A method of navigating a medical device having a changeable magnetic moment within an operating region within a patient, the method includes applying a navigating magnetic field to the operating...
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7339341 |
Surgical camera robot
The present invention is a miniature camera robot which can be placed entirely within an open space such as an abdominal cavity. The instant camera robot has pan and tilt capabilities, an...
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7334582 |
Electronic valve reader
The invention is directed toward a magnetic valve reader used as an indicator tool. The magnetic valve reader determines a location and an orientation for a magnetic indicator device to indicate a...
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7329225 |
Methods, devices, systems and computer program products for oscillating shafts using real time 3D ultrasound
An oscillating shaft is scanned to provide images including the oscillating shaft in vivo in real-time with a real-time three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound scanner. An interventional device can be...
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7322360 |
Device for accurately marking tissue
This invention is an improved tissue localizing device for fixedly yet removably marking a volume of tissue containing a suspect region for excision. This invention also encompasses methods for...
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7314448 |
Imaging transducer assembly
An improved medical imaging device assembly includes an imaging transducer coupled to the distal end of a drive shaft, and a conductive wire is wrapped around a distal portion of the drive shaft,...
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7311107 |
Navigating and maneuvering of an in vivo vehicle by extracorporeal devices
A device for mobilizing, rotating and maneuvering an in vivo vehicle introduced into a subject by extracorporeal devices which control the position and motion of such a vehicle by detection and...
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7299097 |
Subcutaneous electrode for transthoracic conduction with insertion tool
Electrical cardiac therapy devices including electrode lead assemblies having first and second insertion tool receivers. The insertion tool receivers may be attached to an electrode and/or an...
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7294108 |
Cardiac event microrecorder and method for implanting same
A cardiac event microrecorder comprising a hermetically sealed housing is shaped and dimensioned to facilitate the subcutaneous implantation of the microrecorder in a human patient by injection...
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7289855 |
Implantable medical device package antenna
A wireless communication system is provided that includes an antenna structure adapted for coupling to a medical device antenna when the medical device is not implanted in a patient's body. The...
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7289839 |
Implantable marker with a leadless signal transmitter compatible for use in magnetic resonance devices
A leadless marker for localizing the position of a target within a patient. In one embodiment, the marker includes a casing, a resonating circuit, and a ferromagnetic element. The casing is...
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7275547 |
Method and system for determining the location of a medical probe using a reference transducer array
The present invention provides systems and methods for determining the coordinates of a location element mounted on a medical probe. First and second signals are transmitted between the location...
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7273056 |
Optical guidance system for invasive catheter placement
Light from a small laser diode is inserted in a distal end of a catheter and passed through an optical fiber that is either included in the lumen or incorporated into the wall of an invasive...
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7248914 |
Method of navigating medical devices in the presence of radiopaque material
A method of navigating the distal end of a medical device through an operating region in a subject's body includes displaying an x-ray image of the operating region, including the distal end of the...
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7247138 |
Reusable analyte sensor site and method of using the same
A reusable analyte sensor site for use with a replaceable analyte sensor for determining a level of an analyte includes a site housing material and a resealable insertion site coupled to one end of...
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7239925 |
Subcutaneous electrode for transthoracic conduction with improved installation characteristics
Electrical cardiac therapy devices including lead electrode assemblies for implantation into a patient comprising an electrode having a first face and a second face, and an appendage extending...
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7228177 |
Chip level biostable interconnect for implantable medical devices
A lead is connected to an integrated circuit in an implantable medical device in a lead bonding region that includes a lead-receiving recessed region. At least a portion of a lead conductor is...
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7226455 |
Injector for a flexible implant
The invention relates to a folder module for folding a flexible intraocular implant for injection into the eye of a patient. The module comprises two jaws that are movable relative to each other,...
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7226442 |
Microchip reservoir devices using wireless transmission of power and data
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for wirelessly powering and/or communicating with microchip devices used for the controlled exposure and release of reservoir contents, such as drugs,...
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7214188 |
Hard disk drive medical monitor with sound-proofing
A medical monitor is disclosed for implantation in a human body for monitoring biological activity and states as detected by implanted sensors. The medical monitor includes at least one hard disk...
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7196628 |
Vital signs monitoring system for animals
A self powered monitoring device for monitoring an animal's temperature and other vital signs. The device may be mounted in the animal's ear, under the animals skin, or in any location which can be...
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RE39533 |
Process for intra-uterine fertilization in mammals and device for implementation thereof
The A fertilization process comprises includes the following steps: a) a container ( 15 ) which can be introduced into, and lodged in, the uterine cavity of the mammal is provided; b) the...
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7182089 |
Magnetically navigable device with associated magnetic element
A magnetically navigable device has a magnet element with a greater extent in one direction than at right angles thereto. The magnet element is arranged asymmetrically with respect to a central...
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7177701 |
System for permanent electrode placement utilizing microelectrode recording methods
A lead stimulation/recording system is provided, which is a combination of a permanent DBS stimulating lead and a recording microelectrode. The DBS lead has a lumen extending from the proximal to...
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7169104 |
Magnetic anchor remote guidance system
A magnetic anchor remote guidance system includes an engagement member which engages with a body portion in a patient's body; a magnetic anchor made of a magnetic material, connected to the...
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7156049 |
Release mechanism to interact with biota, in particular fauna that may outgrow available habitat
A device for interacting with biota either on a pre-specified schedule or via actuation by remote signal. Preferably, the biota are fauna and more particularly fish. In selected embodiments, it...
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