C. R. Bard, Inc.

Applied Tissue Technologies LLC

Anthony Downing

Steven Jacques

Michael W Gauderer

James Wilkie

Ronald Court

Denis LaBombard

Elof Eriksson

Patrick Guiney

Christian Baker

W Robert Allison

Tom Johnson

David Porait

John Navickas

A low profile adaptor is disclosed to reduce the length of a gastrostomy tube that has been inserted by means of conventional endoscopic procedures or with a replacement feeding tube inserted into the patient's stomach. The gastrostomy tube is cut to the appropriate length by the physician. The adaptor comprises a stem which is inserted into the open end of the gastrostomy tube. The valve assembly contains a seal that functions as a one-way valve to prevent reflux of gastric contents but permits the introduction of feeding solution into the feeding tube. A lock and key mechanism is incorporated into the hub of the gastrostomy tube to prevent disconnection of the feeding tube. A cover is placed over the opening of the adapter to prevent contamination of the lumen of the gastrostomy tube.

Method and systems for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube

Methods and systems for providing fluid communication with a gastrostomy tube

An apparatus is provided to enable the direct gene transfer of genetic material into a target cell site ('microseeding'), as a means of obtaining long term expression of native or non-native polypeptides in a host. The apparatus includes a matrix of microneedles that oscillate at a predetermined frequency and receive the genetic material from a delivery system that is integrated with the apparatus.

Microseeding device for gene delivery by microneedle injection

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Anthony Downing