| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7175734 |
Porous medical catheter and methods of manufacture |
February 13, 2007 |
| The present invention relates to fabrication methods and apparatus for irrigating medical catheters. Such catheters include at least one section of standard thermoplastic catheter tubing coupled to a section of porous tubing (e.g., ePTFE and the like). A source of fluid couples to the |
| 7175482 |
Connector assembly for an implantable medical device and process for making |
February 13, 2007 |
| A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at |
| 7175024 |
Configurable insert for a manufacturing carrier |
February 13, 2007 |
| A manufacturing carrier has an insert that can be configured and reconfigured for a wide variety components. The carrier has a frame configured to be transported by a conveyor, an insert and at least one positioner. The insert has pin holes arranged in a matrix. The positioner is car |
| 7174219 |
Lead electrode for use in an MRI-safe implantable medical device |
February 6, 2007 |
| A pulse stimulation system configured for implantation into a patient's body comprises a pulse stimulator, a conductive stimulation lead having a proximal end electrically coupled to the pulse simulator and having a distal end, and an electrode assembly coupled to the distal end of the |
| 7174208 |
Slow rise defibrillation waveforms to minimize stored energy for a pulse modulated circuit and m |
February 6, 2007 |
| The present invention provides structures and methods for delivering a complex slow-rise defibrillation waveform wherein in lieu of the simple truncation of prior art defibrillation waveforms, when a predetermined amplitude is reached for an ascending waveform (e.g., a ramp waveform), |
| 7174206 |
Signal quality monitoring and control for a medical device system |
February 6, 2007 |
| Method and apparatus for detecting possible interference in a neurological signal received from a monitoring element of a medical device system. The monitoring element monitors a condition or a symptom of a nervous system disorder being treated and provides a neurological signal to the m |
| 7172625 |
Suturing rings for implantable heart valve prostheses |
February 6, 2007 |
| Suturing rings and methods of use thereof facilitating initial implantation of new and replacement of dysfunctional tissue or mechanical heart valve mechanisms supported by the suturing ring are disclosed. The suturing ring annulus is adjustable to receive and engage the valve frame |
| 7172571 |
Apparatus and method for retrograde placement of sagittal sinus drainage catheter |
February 6, 2007 |
| A method of inserting a drainage catheter into a sagittal sinus having blood flow from an upstream to a downstream direction. A burr hole is created, if necessary, in the cranium of the patient proximate the sagittal sinus. A distal end of a catheter is inserted through the burr hole |
| 7169812 |
Process for producing injectable gabapentin compositions |
January 30, 2007 |
| Injectable compositions containing gabapentin and processes for preparing sterile injectable compositions containing gabapentin are discussed. The process includes subjecting the compositions to heat. Heating results in increased production of gabapentin lactam, which has previously been |
| 7169160 |
Device for anchoring tubular element |
January 30, 2007 |
| The present invention is directed to an apparatus for anchoring a tubular element, preferably in the form of a catheter, within a passageway formed in a mammalian body, such as in a vessel, artery, duct, channel, or the like. The apparatus comprises a tubular element having a flexible, |
| 7169144 |
Apparatus and method for creating, maintaining, and controlling a virtual electrode used for the |
January 30, 2007 |
| The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for producing a virtual electrode within or upon a tissue to be treated with radio frequency alternating electric current, such tissues including but not limited to liver, lung, cardiac, prostate, breast, and vascular tissues a |
| 7168165 |
Fabrication of electrical medical leads employing multi-filar wire conductors |
January 30, 2007 |
| During fabrication of an electrical medical lead, a cut end of a stranded wire conductor is subjected to electrical current sufficient to heat and weld the strands together upon discharge of a high voltage between the cut end and a ground metal plate formed of a material of the stranded |
| 7167756 |
Battery recharge management for an implantable medical device |
January 23, 2007 |
| An implantable medical device having an implantable power source such as a rechargeable lithium ion battery. The implantable medical device includes a recharge module that regulates the recharging process of the implantable power source using closed-loop feedback control. The recharge |
| 7167747 |
Identification of oversensing using sinus R-wave template |
January 23, 2007 |
| A method and apparatus delivering therapy in an implantable medical device that includes sensing a first cardiac signal and detecting cardiac events via a first electrode configuration, determining the presence of an episode requiring therapy in response to the detected cardiac events, |
| 7167743 |
Collecting activity information to evaluate therapy |
January 23, 2007 |
| A medical device delivers a therapy to a patient. The medical device or another device may periodically determine an activity level of the patient, and associate each determined activity level with a current therapy parameter set. A value of at least one activity metric is determined |
| 7167074 |
Integrated planar flyback transformer |
January 23, 2007 |
| Method and apparatus are provided for fabricating a planar transformer assembly for use in an implantable medical device. The planar transformer assembly includes a board, a first core, and a second core. The board has a first side, a second side, and an embedded winding, wherein the |
| 7166105 |
Pen-type electrosurgical instrument |
January 23, 2007 |
| An electrocautery device is disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the electrocautery electrode/tip is provided with a hollow, conductive tube terminating at its distal end in a ball point type tip. Fluid, preferably conductive fluid, is applied to the proximal en |
| 7164951 |
Electrical connector assembly having integrated conductive element and elastomeric seal for coup |
January 16, 2007 |
| An electrical connector assembly for facilitating electrical connection between a medical lead and circuitry of an implantable medical device (IMD). The electrical connector assembly integrates a conductive element with an elastomeric seal in order to achieve a simplified structure for |
| 7164948 |
Cardiac output measurement using dual oxygen sensors in right and left ventricles |
January 16, 2007 |
| A pacemaker provides multi-chamber pacing with a pacing interval that can be programmed and adapted in response to cardiac output measurements for a given patient. In a typical embodiment, the pacemaker may provide pacing stimuli to both ventricles of a heart. In addition, the invention |
| 7164572 |
Multi-path, mono-polar co-fired hermetic electrical feedthroughs and methods of fabrication ther |
January 16, 2007 |
| An electrical feedthrough assembly according to the invention can be used as a component of an implantable medical device (IMD) and/or or electrochemical cell. An IMD includes implantable pulse generators, cardioverter-defibrillators, physiologic sensors, drug-delivery systems, etc. |
| 7162309 |
Epicardial lead delivery system and method |
January 9, 2007 |
| A manipulator joined to a distal end of a delivery system shaft includes a plurality of arms and a collar. A proximal portion of each of the arms is joined to the shaft and a distal portion of each of the arms is joined to the collar such that the collar is substantially aligned with a l |
| 7162307 |
Channel occupancy in multi-channel medical device communication |
January 9, 2007 |
| In general, channel occupancy techniques for multi-channel medical device communication are provided. More specifically, techniques are described for maintaining a communication session between an external device and an implantable medical device (IMD) to reduce the potential for conflic |
| 7162300 |
Synchronized atrial anti-tachy pacing system and method |
January 9, 2007 |
| A system and method for an implantable cardiac pacing device provide for delivery of anti-tachycardia pacing of the atrium upon detection of atrial tachycardia combined with automatic re-synchronization of ventricular pacing directly following the last atrial pulse of the anti-tachyc |
| 7160284 |
Implantable medical pump with multi-layer back-up memory |
January 9, 2007 |
| In a medical treatment device implanted within the body of a patient, a system and method using volatile and non-volatile memory devices within an implanted drug infusion pump to provide a safe and robust programmable system, able to back-up and restore the device's hardware and software |
| 7160252 |
Method and apparatus for detecting respiratory disturbances |
January 9, 2007 |
| A system and method for monitoring respiration including sensing a signal that varies with respiration, deriving a respiration parameter, applying criteria for detecting a respiration disturbance and determining one or more respiratory disturbance metrics. The system preferably includes |
| 7158838 |
Arrangement for implanting a miniaturized cardiac lead having a fixation helix |
January 2, 2007 |
| An introducer system and method for positioning and fixedly engaging a lead at an implantation site that includes a torque transfer sheath, extending from a proximal end to a distal end, receiving the lead, an outer sheath, having a distal end, receiving the lead positioned within th |
| 7158827 |
Ventricular rate stabilization |
January 2, 2007 |
| Techniques for stabilizing the rate of a ventricle, during conducted atrial fibrillation for example, adjust the escape interval of an implantable medical device to increase or decrease the pacing rate. In some embodiments, the escape interval is adjusted to achieve and maintain a pe |
| 7156845 |
Method and apparatus for creating a bi-polar virtual electrode used for the ablation of tissue |
January 2, 2007 |
| A method and apparatus for creating a virtual electrode to ablate bodily tissue. The apparatus includes an outer tube, a first electrode, an inner tube and a second electrode. The outer tube is fluidly connected to a source of conductive fluid and defines a proximal end and a distal end. |
| 7156843 |
Irrigated focal ablation tip |
January 2, 2007 |
| A helical ablation electrode extends from a distal end of the shaft and includes a first portion extending from a first end winding about a first diameter, a second portion extending from the first portion and winding about a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, and a second |
| 7155294 |
Conductor arrangement for multipolar medical electrical leads |
December 26, 2006 |
| A medical electrical lead includes a first electrode and a second electrode positioned distal to the first electrode; a first portion of a first cable conductor extends through a channel of the first electrode to couple with the second electrode and a second cable conductor, insulated |
| 7155288 |
Method and system for myocardial infarction repair |
December 26, 2006 |
| An implantable system is provided that includes: a cell repopulation source comprising genetic material, undifferentiated and/or differentiated contractile cells, or a combination thereof capable of forming new contractile tissue in and/or near an infarct zone of a patient's myocardi |
| 7155283 |
Connector header grommet for an implantable medical device |
December 26, 2006 |
| Improvements in connector headers of implantable medical devices (IMDs) for making electrical and mechanical connections with a connector element of a proximal connector assembly of an electrical medical lead and components thereof are disclosed. A connector block disposed within a h |
| 7155278 |
Neurostimulation to treat effects of sleep apnea |
December 26, 2006 |
| Neurostimulation is delivered to one or more predetermined locations on or within a patient in order to treat effects of sleep apnea by modulating autonomic nervous activity. Delivery of neurostimulation at predetermined locations can decrease sympathetic nervous activity and/or increase |
| 7153473 |
Hemostatic system and components for extracorporeal circuit |
December 26, 2006 |
| A method and system for use in the course of extracorporeal blood flow, e.g., cardiopulmonary bypass, dialysis, and angioplasty procedures, in order to reduce or minimize inflammation, excessive bleeding, and other undesirable side effects. The system can include one or more automated |
| 7153292 |
Catheter for target specific drug delivery |
December 26, 2006 |
| A medical catheter comprising a proximal end having an opening for fluid containing a therapeutic drug, a distal end, the distal end defining at least one opening, and a porous portion covering the opening defined by the distal end. In one embodiment, the medical catheter comprises a |
| 7151963 |
Control of arbitrary waveforms for constant delivered energy |
December 19, 2006 |
| The present invention outlines structures and methods for delivering a controllable amount of energy to a patient by automatically compensating for the load impedance detected by an implantable-cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The invention employs high speed, switching power conver |
| 7151962 |
Method and apparatus to control delivery of high-voltage and anti-tachy pacing therapy in an imp |
December 19, 2006 |
| A method and device for delivering a therapy in response to detection of abnormal cardiac rhythms that includes a first circuit delivering a first therapy and a second circuit delivering a second therapy, the second circuit including an energy storage device for storing energy associated |
| 7151914 |
Transmitter system for wireless communication with implanted devices |
December 19, 2006 |
| A transmitter system for wireless communication with implanted medical devices includes a transmitter circuit having a resonant network the resonant frequency of which is adjusted by a feedback circuit in order to minimize the current drain from the power source and maximizing the power |
| 7149773 |
System and method of automated invoicing for communications between an implantable medical devic |
December 12, 2006 |
| Methods, devices and systems for automatically generating invoices when medical services are provided to a patient are described. Invoices are automatically generated by the system, for example, when monitoring of certain aspects of the performance of an implantable medical device(IMD) |
| 7149581 |
Patient monitoring device with multi-antenna receiver |
December 12, 2006 |
| A patient monitoring device incorporates a receiver capable of single-antenna or multi-antenna operation. Multi-antenna operation permits the monitoring device to take advantage of spatial diversity for improved communication with an implantable medical device in the presence of fadi |
| 7149577 |
Apparatus and method using ATP return cycle length for arrhythmia discrimination |
December 12, 2006 |
| An apparatus for discriminating between cardiac events that includes an input circuit receiving signals indicative of the cardiac events, a first output circuit generating pulses in response to the received signals, and a microprocessor determining whether a signal received by the input |
| 7149573 |
Method and apparatus for impedance signal localizations from implanted devices |
December 12, 2006 |
| A patient monitoring system including an implantable medical device for monitoring a plurality of physiological factors contributing to physiological conditions of a patient's heart by measuring a first impedance affected by the plurality of physiological factors, across one of a plu |
| 7149572 |
Phase shifting of neurological signals in a medical device system |
December 12, 2006 |
| Method and apparatus for phase shifting neurological signals received from monitoring elements of a medical device. The medical device comprises a plurality of monitoring elements each receiving a neurological signal. The device processes the neurological signals and identifies a time sh |
| 7147647 |
Sintered titanium tube for the management of spinal cord injury |
December 12, 2006 |
| A device and method for the treatment of damaged nerves and, more particularly, a tubular membrane having a microtextured surface for the treatment of central or peripheral nerve injuries. The microtextured surface of the tubular membrane inhibits the growth of fibrous tissue, which |
| 7146225 |
Methods and apparatus for accessing and stabilizing an area of the heart |
December 5, 2006 |
| An epicardial lead installation tool having an elongated tool body extending between a tool body proximal and distal ends and encloses a tool body lumen. At least one suction pad supported by a suction pad strut extends distally to a distal end surface of the tool body distal end. A |
| 7146224 |
Apparatus for multiple site stimulation |
December 5, 2006 |
| An implantable medical device for stimulating electrically excitable tissue within a patient, and more particularly relates to such a system having a pulse generator and a lead. The lead includes a first set of electrodes including at least three electrodes. The lead also includes a |
| 7146219 |
Applying filter information to identify combinations of electrodes |
December 5, 2006 |
| A programming device compares filter information to information that describes possible combinations of the electrodes within an electrode set implanted in a patient. The filter information describes at least one characteristic of valid, e.g., desired, electrode combinations, and in |
| 7146214 |
Anti-tachycardia pacing based on multi-site electrograms |
December 5, 2006 |
| In one embodiment, a method includes sensing depolarizations of a heart at a plurality of different locations, and determining a sequence of the sensed depolarizations. The method may further include identifying a tachycardia condition and stimulating the heart at the plurality of lo |
| 7146211 |
Signal quality monitoring and control for a medical device system |
December 5, 2006 |
| Method and apparatus for detecting possible interference in a neurological signal received from a monitoring element of a medical device system. The monitoring element monitors a condition or a symptom of a nervous system disorder being treated and provides a neurological signal to the m |
| 7146206 |
Detection of cardiac arrhythmia using mathematical representation of standard .DELTA.RR probabil |
December 5, 2006 |
| A method and a system for detecting cardiac arrhythmias that includes detecting RR intervals of the patient wherein each RR interval is an interval between two heart beats, and simulating standard probability density histograms of .DELTA.RRs by means of a suitable probability distrib |
