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7392808 System for detecting position of capsule endoscope in subject  
A system is for detecting a position of a device. The device is swallowed, passes through a subject, and includes a magnetic field generator generating a constant magnetic field. The system also...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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....
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
7313429 Rotating and pivoting magnet for magnetic navigation  
A system for magnetically navigating a medical device in an operating region within the body of a patient. The system includes a magnet having a front field projecting from the front of the magnet...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
7278967 Hard disk drive medical monitor with mirrored HDDs  
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 a primary disk drive and...
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...
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...
7257434 Basket catheter with improved expansion mechanism  
A catheter is provided that has a basket-shaped electrode assembly with an improved mechanism for expanding and contracting the electrode array. The expansion mechanism is designed to permit...
7249604 Medical devices for occlusion of blood flow  
The present invention discloses a method for the occlusion of blood vessels or fluid vessels to stop the flow of blood or fluid during elective or emergency surgical procedures or following...
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...
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...
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...
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...
7228164 Catheter and method for mapping Purkinje fibers  
An improved catheter is provided that is particularly useful for mapping the Purkinje fibers for potential diagnosis of ventricular fibrillation. The catheter comprises an elongated catheter body...
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,...
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,...
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...
7199545 Robot for surgical applications  
The present invention provides a robot for use inside an open abdominal cavity during minimally-invasive surgery. The robot may include various sensors, imaging devices or manipulators.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
7152608 Surgical communication and power system  
An apparatus for determining the position of a wireless catheter probe being used during a surgical procedure. Magnetic fields are projected into an anatomical body to induce voltage signals in a...
7150742 Graft grasping device  
A graft grasping device includes a graft grasping member including a soft tubular grasping portion having a substantially C-shaped cross section and a suction tube which communicates with a lumen...
7149563 Basket catheter with multiple location sensors  
An improved basket catheter is provided that is particularly useful for mapping the heart. The catheter comprises an elongated catheter body having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen...
7144400 Gastric band introduction device  
A surgical tool for safely introducing a gastric band into a patient's abdomen is provided. The instrument includes an inner rod slidably and coaxially disposed within a support tube. The inner rod...
7126303 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.
7114502 Battery-powered patient implantable device  
A device configured for implanting beneath a patient's skin for the purpose of tissue, e.g., nerve or muscle, stimulation and/or parameter monitoring and/or data communication. Devices in...
7107992 System and method for preventing closure of passageways  
A system for treating sleep-related breathing disorders. In one embodiment, the system includes a first magnetically susceptible material attached to a left lateral pharyngeal wall and a second...
7089045 Catheter and method for mapping Purkinje fibers  
An improved catheter is provided that is particularly useful for mapping the Purkinje fibers for potential diagnosis of ventricular fibrillation. The catheter comprises an elongated catheter body...
7081094 Imaging transducer assembly  
The present invention is generally directed towards an imaging transducer assembly. Generally, the imaging transducer assembly is combined with a sensor of a medical positioning system. In one...
7073513 Superconducting magnetic control system for manipulation of particulate matter and magnetic probes in medical and industrial applications  
A system and method of controlling movement of magnetic material with at least first and second high temperature superconductors at spaced locations. A plurality of solenoids are associated with...
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