United States Surgical Corporation

Microfabrica Inc.

Stryker Corporation

Tyco Healthcare Group LP

Baxano, Inc.

Optimize Gmbh

Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.

Eric C Miller

Gregory Paul Schmitz

Richard T Chen

Timothy N Wells

Richard Scott Rader

Adam L Cohen

Michael S Lockard

Ming-Ting Wu

Paul Stoppel

Ming Ting Wu

Charles N Wang

Erhan H Gunday

Michael P Wallace

Jeffery Lee Bleich

Uri Frodis

Albert M Juergens

H Jonathan Tovey

Arun S Veeramani

Max K Yoshimoto

Juan Diego Perea

Albert M Jurgens

The present disclosure relates generally to the field of tissue removal and more particularly to methods and devices for use in medical applications involving selective tissue removal. One exemplary method includes the steps of providing a tissue cutting instrument capable of distinguishing between target tissue to be removed and non-target tissue, urging the instrument against the target tissue and the non-target tissue, and allowing the instrument to cut the target tissue while automatically avoiding cutting of non-target tissue. Various tools for carrying out this method are also described.

Miniature shredding tools for use in medical applications, methods for making, and procedures for using

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to microscale and millimeter scale tissue scaffolding structures that may be static or expandable and which may be formed of biocompatible metals or other materials that may be coated to become biocompatible. Scaffold structures may include features for holding desired biological or physiological materials to enhance selected tissue growth. Scaffolding devices may be formed by multi-layer, multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods.

Tissue scaffolding devices, methods of using, and methods of making

A counterfeiting deterrent device according to one implementation of the disclosure includes a plurality of layers formed by an additive process. Each of the layers may have a thickness of less than 100 microns. At least one of the layers has a series of indentations formed in an outer edge of the layer such that the indentations can be observed to verify that the device originated from a predetermined source. According to another implementation, a counterfeiting deterrent device includes at least one raised layer having outer edges in the shape of a logo. A light source is configured and arranged to shine a light through a slit in a substrate layer of the device and past an intermediate layer to light up the outer edge of the raised layer. The layers of the device are formed by an additive process and have a thickness of less than 100 microns each.

Counterfeiting deterrent and security devices, systems, and methods

Selective tissue removal tool for use in medical applications and methods for making and using

Counterfeiting deterrent and security devices, systems and methods

The present invention relates generally to the field of micro-scale or millimeter scale devices and to the use of multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods for producing such devices with particular embodiments relate to shredding devices and more particularly to shredding devices for use in medical applications. In some embodiments, tissue removal devices are used in procedures to removal spinal tissue and in other embodiments, similar devices are used to remove thrombus from blood vessel.

Miniature shredding tool for use in medical applications and methods for making

Described herein are devices, systems and methods for determining if a nerve is nearby a device or a region of a device. In general, a device for determining if a nerve is nearby a device includes an elongate body having an outer surface with one or more bipole pairs arranged on the outer surface. Bipole pairs may also be referred to as tight bipoles. The bipole pairs may be arranged as a bipole network, and may include a cathode and an anode that are spaced relatively close together to form a limited broadcast field. In general, the broadcast filed is a controlled or 'tight' broadcast field that extends from the bipole pair(s). Methods of using these devices and system are also described.

Method, system and apparatus for neural localization

Method, system, and apparatus for neural localization

Eyewear comprises a microphone and a speaker. An eyewear neck strap couples the microphone and speaker to a wearer unit carried by the eyewear wearer. The wearer unit exchanges wireless signals with a base station. The base station is coupled to various devices such as surgical theater equipment, and/or to a telecommunication system, such as a telephone system. The eyewear enables the wearer to conduct hands-free communication such as telephone conversations and command and control operations, as well as to perform other hands-free tasks such as dictation. The wearer also receives data in audio form or as an image using a video display coupled with the eyewear.

Information system using eyewear for communication

A radiation detection apparatus having a hand-held radiation detection probe with a switch assembly removably mounted thereon is hereinafter disclosed. The switch assembly having first and second switches, one to initiate transmission of electrical signals representing scintillations detected over a set time period to a remotely located control unit for counting and averaging, and the other to direct the control unit to download and preferably record the counted and averaged scintillation values for further use. The switch assembly has an insulating member for electrically insulating the switches from the probe, and spaced gripping members that releasably grip the probe. A movable stand is provided preferably with a holder for holding the probe. The probe can have a protective cover thereon with a switch assembly mounted onto the probe over the cover.

Radiation detection apparatus

A surgical training apparatus and method are provided simulating a patient having background radiation emissions level and at least one concentrated source of radiation emissions. The apparatus includes a plurality of notches in a lower base portion for receiving test sources, and a cover for overlaying the lower base during the training procedures. Identification indicia is provided within each of the notches and on the cover to correlate the notch position with the closed cover surface. A radiation detection device is used to scan the surfaces in training surgeons for radiation identification and localization techniques.

Surgical training apparatus and method

There is provided a radiation detection apparatus having a hand-held radiation detection probe with a switch assembly removably mounted thereon. The switch assembly having first and second switches, one to initiate transmission of electrical signals representing scintillations detected over a set time period to a remotely located control unit for counting and averaging, and the other to direct the control unit to download and preferably record the counted and averaged scintillation values for further use. The switch assembly has an insulating member for electrically insulating the switches from the probe, and spaced gripping members that releasably grip the probe. A movable stand is provided preferably with a holder for holding the probe. The probe can have a protective cover thereon with a switch assembly mounted onto the probe over the cover.

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Eric C Miller