Patents
Patents for A61F 2 - Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents (184,391)
09/2002
09/12/2002US20020128708 Annuloplasty system
09/12/2002US20020128707 Implantable, self-expanding prosthetic device
09/12/2002US20020128706 Implantable stent
09/12/2002US20020128705 Methods and device for inserting and withdrawing a two piece stent across a constricting anatomic structure
09/12/2002US20020128704 Stent and method for drug delivery from stents
09/12/2002US20020128703 Method and apparatus for intraluminally implanting an endovascular aortic graft
09/12/2002US20020128702 Device for supporting a surgical step in a vessel, particularly for removal and implantation of heart valves
09/12/2002US20020128701 Low profile expandable hoop support device for flexible tubes
09/12/2002US20020128681 Distal protection device and method
09/12/2002US20020128680 Distal protection device with electrospun polymer fiber matrix
09/12/2002US20020128679 Cerebral protection during carotid endarterectomy and methods of use
09/12/2002US20020128678 Wire and lock mechanism
09/12/2002US20020128677 Total occlusion guidewire device
09/12/2002US20020128672 Anastomosis system and related Methods
09/12/2002US20020128670 Surgical instrument and method for treating female urinary incontinence
09/12/2002US20020128655 Segmentable skeletal plating system
09/12/2002US20020128652 Version with markings to show changes made
09/12/2002US20020128651 Magnetic array implant
09/12/2002US20020128647 Devices for applying energy to tissue
09/12/2002US20020128630 Method and apparatus for providing nutrition to intervertebral disc tissue
09/12/2002US20020128620 Formed from cellulosic absorbent fibers which are not tightly compressed; reduced fiber density, softness, increased leakage protection over conventional tampons
09/12/2002US20020128598 Blood vessel occlusion device
09/12/2002US20020128597 Methods and devices for occluding the ascending aorta and maintaining circulation of oxygenated blood in the patient when the patient's heart is arrested
09/12/2002US20020128596 Catheter having improved flexibility control
09/12/2002US20020128580 Self-adhering friction reducing liner and method of use
09/12/2002US20020128536 Centering mechanism for probe
09/12/2002US20020128346 Cell growth substrate polymer that is obtainable by copolymerizing a sulfo-containing monomer with a nonsulfo-containing monomer, optionally with a photoinitiator; especially photopolymerizing
09/12/2002US20020127719 Xenograft heart valves
09/12/2002US20020127716 Isolating preferential cells for use in the treatment of nervous system damage; isolate preferential cells, incubate with animal growth regulators, propagate, recover cells
09/12/2002US20020127540 Detecting modulators of bone morphogenic activities; obtain cells, incubate with modulator, monitor expression of reporter molecules, compare to control
09/12/2002US20020127328 Forged implant substrate having an elongated stem is incorporated with melting point lowering substance; metal particles are sintered to substrate, forming porous layer on substrate
09/12/2002US20020127280 Calcium phosphate composition and method of preparing same
09/12/2002US20020127265 Use of reinforced foam implants with enhanced integrity for soft tissue repair and regeneration
09/12/2002US20020127264 Method and system for mammalian joint resurfacing
09/12/2002US20020127261 Nitriding hydroxyapatite surface, adsorbing protein selected from the group consisting of bone morphogenetic proteins and transforming growth factor-beta 1 onto hydroxyapatite component to increase affinity for bone or tissue
09/12/2002US20020127260 Magnesium-substituted hydroxyapatites
09/12/2002US20020125617 Adjustable length mold assemblies
09/12/2002US20020125614 Oriented, cross-linked UHMWPE molding for orthopaedic applications
09/12/2002US20020124857 Apparatus for imparting physician-determined shapes to implantable tubular devices
09/12/2002US20020124626 Stent crimping tool
09/12/2002DE10110827A1 Device for fixing an alloplastic ligament to a bone, in particular, to a femur comprises a sleeve with a fixing element for a ligament consisting of a material capable of being resorbed in vivo
09/12/2002DE10110687A1 Modeling composition for making mold for highly precise casting, especially for medical technology, comprises refractory oxide and binder system of magnesium oxide and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate with added inorganic acid
09/12/2002DE10108978A1 Injector for insertion of a foldable replacement lens into the eye following cataract removal is designed so that highly viscous fluid is not required when the lens is actually inserted into the eye
09/12/2002DE10106863A1 Implantierbare Pfanne für Hüftgelenk-Endoprothesen Implantable pan for hip joint endoprostheses
09/12/2002DE10048734C2 Implantat als Knochenersatz, insbesondere Gelenkprothesen-Implantat Implant for bone replacement, especially prosthetic joint implant
09/12/2002CA2442569A1 Intravascular filter retrieval device having an actuatable dilator tip
09/12/2002CA2439826A1 Guidewire and lock mechanism
09/12/2002CA2439584A1 Nucleic acid constructs, cells transformed therewith and methods utilizing same for inducing liver regeneration and alleviation of portal hypertension
09/12/2002CA2439412A1 Filter retrieval catheter
09/12/2002CA2438624A1 Plasma surface graft process for reducing thrombogenicity
09/12/2002CA2434688A1 Dynamic lordotic guard with movable extensions for creating an implantation space posteriorly in the lumbar spine and method for use thereof
09/11/2002EP1238639A1 Filter device for vessel systems
09/11/2002EP1238638A1 Artificial sphincter
09/11/2002EP1238635A2 A reaming device
09/11/2002EP1238224A1 Universal implant fill connector
09/11/2002EP1237616A2 Cryomedical device for promoting angiogenesis
09/11/2002EP1237592A1 Intravascular systems for corporeal cooling
09/11/2002EP1237588A1 Surgical prosthesis
09/11/2002EP1237516A1 Lung reduction device, system, and method
09/11/2002EP1237513A1 Support device replacing the existence or function of a limb
09/11/2002EP1237512A1 Tibial prosthesis locking system
09/11/2002EP1237511A1 Preparation for repairing cartilage defects or cartilage/bone defects in human or animal joints
09/11/2002EP1237510A1 Vessel valve
09/11/2002EP1237509A1 Implantable prosthetic valve
09/11/2002EP1237508A1 Mitral valve annuloplasty ring and method
09/11/2002EP1237507A1 Pre-crystalline intraocular implant
09/11/2002EP1237506A2 Stent deployment system with reinforced inner member
09/11/2002EP1237505A1 Urethral stent delivery system
09/11/2002EP1237504A1 Catheter assembly for delivering stents
09/11/2002EP1237503A2 Method and apparatus for manufacturing medical support devices
09/11/2002EP1237502A1 Balloon yielded delivery system and endovascular graft design for easy deployment
09/11/2002EP1237501A1 Prosthesis for controlling the direction of flow in a duct of a living organism
09/11/2002EP1237500A1 Emboli filtration system and methods of use
09/11/2002EP1237498A2 Mesh pubovaginal sling
09/11/2002EP1237485A2 Anastomotic devices and methods
09/11/2002EP1237473A1 Neural prosthetic using temporal structure in the local field potential
09/11/2002EP1237468A2 Sizing catheter for measuring cardiovascular structures
09/11/2002EP1191902A4 Intraurethral device and method
09/11/2002EP1091775B1 Diphasic injection composition, in particular useful in reparative and plastic surgery
09/11/2002EP0944715B1 Pressure-mediated intracellular delivery of molecules or microparticles
09/11/2002EP0830116B1 Intervertebral disk stabilizer
09/11/2002EP0758914B1 Medical balloon folding into predetermined shapes
09/11/2002CN1368600A Heating device of external-burning engine
09/11/2002CN1368388A Method for administration to periarterial for proventing restricture
09/11/2002CN1368386A Process based on fast shaping for preparing bio-active artificial bone
09/11/2002CN1368038A Memory alloy auricle
09/11/2002CN1368036A Artificial nucleus pulposus of intervertebral disk and its preparing process
09/10/2002US6448315 Method for the preparation of UHMWPE doped with an antioxidant and an implant made thereof
09/10/2002US6447920 Organic articles
09/10/2002US6447805 Implantation composition comprising glass particles
09/10/2002US6447551 Flat implant, process for its production and use in surgery
09/10/2002US6447550 Altered surface roughness such that subsequent oxidation results in a uniformly thick oxide coating; orthopedic implants;low friction, highly wear resistant surfaces, hip joints, knee joints, elbows
09/10/2002US6447549 Modular knee prosthesis system
09/10/2002US6447548 Method of surgically treating scoliosis
09/10/2002US6447547 Artificial spinal fusion implants
09/10/2002US6447546 Apparatus and method for fusing opposing spinal vertebrae
09/10/2002US6447545 Self-aligning bone implant
09/10/2002US6447544 Lordotic interbody spinal fusion implants
09/10/2002US6447543 Basket-like container for implanting bone tissue
09/10/2002US6447541 Method for manufacturing an epithesis