Devices, systems, and methods for measuring the diameter of an airway in a human or animal subject are disclosed. The device comprises a flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end. Flexible sizing elements are disposed along and extend approximately orthogonally from the catheter body. The sizing elements have different heights from one another and are configured to fit through the working channel of a bronchoscope. Devices, systems, and methods for redirecting airflow through a lung airway are also disclosed. The method comprises introducing into the airway a catheter comprising a distal end, a proximal end and an elongated portion therebetween, wherein the distal end comprises an airway closing mechanism, and wherein the proximal end comprises an actuator to actuate the airway closing mechanism; and actuating the airway closing mechanism to at least partially close the airway.
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
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A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. A server computing device receives imaging data of a lung over a network from a client computing device and analyzes the imaging data to identify lung, airways, and blood vessels, segment the lung into lobes, subtract airways, calculate volumes, calculate emphysema scores, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure completeness scores. A reconstruction of the fissures indicating locations where the fissures are incomplete and a report comprising fissure scores, volumes, and emphysema scores are created.
A61B 6/50 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. Lung imaging data maybe analyzed to segment the lung, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure defect scores, identify adjacent lung compartments, calculate emphysema scores, calculate volumes, and calculate proximities. Collateral ventilation within a lung compartment may be determined based on the analyzed lung imaging data.
A61B 6/50 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications
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G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING COLLATERAL VENTILATION
Methods and systems for determining collateral ventilation are disclosed. Methods may comprise introducing a diagnostic catheter into a lung compartment via an assisted ventilation device, inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung compartment, and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated via the assisted ventilation device. The diagnostic procedure comprises determining an exhaled volume from the isolated lung compartment over a predetermined period of time while the patient is ventilated via the assisted ventilation device. The presence collateral ventilation may be determined based on the exhaled volume from the isolated lung compartment over the predetermined period of time.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Downloadable computer software for accessing, collecting, tracking, sharing, displaying, and viewing medical information, medical test results, and medical records; integrated computerized system for the collection, tracking, and sharing of medical information, medical test results, and medical records; downloadable and recorded computer software for controlling, managing, creating, processing, operating, viewing, transmitting, manipulating, uploading, downloading, editing, storing, distributing, sharing and displaying medical information, medical test results, and medical records; downloadable computer software for analyzing medical images and detecting the presence of diseases and conditions; downloadable computer software for gathering medical diagnostic information. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for accessing, collecting, tracking, sharing, displaying, and viewing medical information, medical test results, and medical records; providing an integrated computerized system for the collection, tracking, and sharing of medical information, medical test results, and medical records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for controlling, managing, creating, processing, operating, viewing, transmitting, manipulating, uploading, downloading, editing, storing, distributing, sharing and displaying medical information, medical test results, and medical records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for analyzing medical images and detecting the presence of diseases and conditions; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for gathering medical diagnostic information. Medical services; providing information to patients in the fields of medical interventions, lung conditions, and pulmonology.
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HIGH RESISTANCE IMPLANTED BRONCHIAL ISOLATION DEVICES AND METHODS
Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified region of the lung is targeted for treatment. The targeted lung region is then bronchially isolated to regulate airflow into and/or out of the targeted lung region through one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the targeted lung region. An exemplary flow control device is configured to block fluid flow in the inspiratory direction and the expiratory direction at normal breathing pressures and allow fluid flow in the expiratory direction at higher than normal breathing pressures.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
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Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for accessing, collecting, tracking, sharing, displaying, and viewing medical information, medical test results, and medical records; providing an integrated computerized secure electronic online system featuring technology which allows for the collection, tracking, and sharing of medical information, medical test results, and medical records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for controlling, managing, creating, processing, operating, viewing, transmitting, manipulating, uploading, downloading, editing, storing, distributing, sharing and displaying medical information, medical test results, and medical records; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for analyzing medical images and detecting the presence of diseases and conditions; providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for gathering medical diagnostic information; providing medical research information to patients in the fields of medical interventions, lung conditions, and pulmonology Medical services; providing medical information to patients in the fields of medical interventions, lung conditions, and pulmonology
Methods and systems for targeting, accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. The method comprises introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment via an assisted ventilation device; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. The method may also comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and monitoring blood oxygen saturation. The method may further comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; determining tidal flow volume in the lung segment; determining total lung capacity of the patient; and determining a flow rank value based on the tidal flow volume of the lung segment and the total lung capacity.
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for occluding a collateral flow channel between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment. A video-assisted thoracoscopic device is inserted into a thoracic cavity of a patient and positioned at a fissure between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment. A collateral flow channel between the target lung compartment and the adjacent lung compartment is then identified using the video-assisted thoracoscopic device and an agent is injected into the collateral flow channel, thereby reducing the collateral flow channel.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified region of the lung is targeted for treatment. The targeted lung region is then bronchially isolated to regulate airflow into and/or out of the targeted lung region through one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the targeted lung region. An exemplary flow control device is configured to block fluid flow in the inspiratory direction and the expiratory direction at normal breathing pressures and allow fluid flow in the expiratory direction at higher than normal breathing pressures.
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A method of diagnosing an air leak in a lung compartment of a patient may include: advancing a diagnostic catheter into an airway leading to the lung compartment; inflating an occluding member on the catheter to form a seal with a wall of the airway and thus isolate the lung compartment; measuring air pressure within the lung compartment during multiple breaths, using the diagnostic catheter; displaying the measured air pressure as an air pressure value on a console coupled with the diagnostic catheter; and determining whether an air leak is present in the lung compartment based on the displayed air pressure value during the multiple breaths.
A method of diagnosing an air leak in a lung compartment of a patient may include: advancing a diagnostic catheter into an airway leading to the lung compartment; inflating an occluding member on the catheter to form a seal with a wall of the airway and thus isolate the lung compartment; measuring air pressure within the lung compartment during multiple breaths, using the diagnostic catheter; displaying the measured air pressure as an air pressure value on a console coupled with the diagnostic catheter; and determining whether an air leak is present in the lung compartment based on the displayed air pressure value during the multiple breaths.
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment. The invention further discloses a catheter with a transparent occlusion element at its tip that enables examination of the lung passageway through a viewing scope.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. Lung imaging data maybe analyzed to segment the lung, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure defect scores, identify adjacent lung compartments, calculate emphysema scores, calculate volumes, and calculate proximities. Collateral ventilation within a lung compartment may be determined based on the analyzed lung imaging data.
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. Lung imaging data may be analyzed to segment the lung, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure defect scores, identify adjacent lung compartments, calculate emphysema scores, calculate volumes, and calculate proximities. Collateral ventilation within a lung compartment may be determined based on the analyzed lung imaging data.
A61B 6/50 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 30/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
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HIGH RESISTANCE IMPLANTED BRONCHIAL ISOLATION DEVICES AND METHODS
Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified region of the lung is targeted for treatment. The targeted lung region is then bronchially isolated to regulate airflow into and/or out of the targeted lung region through one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the targeted lung region. An exemplary flow control device is configured to block fluid flow in the inspiratory direction and the expiratory direction at normal breathing pressures and allow fluid flow in the expiratory direction at higher than normal breathing pressures.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/24 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for use in the oral cavity, larynx, bronchial passages or noseTongue scrapers
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
Methods and systems for accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. Methods may comprise introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung compartment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. Methods may also include allowing air to enter the lung compartment through the passage in the catheter while the patient is inhaling and blocking air from being expelled from the lung compartment through the catheter passage while the patient is exhaling by using a one-way flow element adapted to be disposed within or in-line with the passage of the catheter so that flow in a proximal-to-distal direction is allowed and flow in a distal-to-proximal direction is inhibited or prevented.
Methods and systems for accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. Methods may comprise introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung compartment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. Methods may also include allowing air to enter the lung compartment through the passage in the catheter while the patient is inhaling and blocking air from being expelled from the lung compartment through the catheter passage while the patient is exhaling by using a one-way flow element adapted to be disposed within or in-line with the passage of the catheter so that flow in a proximal-to-distal direction is allowed and flow in a distal-to-proximal direction is inhibited or prevented.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/083 - Measuring rate of metabolism by using breath test, e.g. measuring rate of oxygen consumption
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
Methods and systems for determining collateral ventilation are disclosed. Methods may comprise introducing a diagnostic catheter into a lung compartment via an assisted ventilation device, inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung compartment, and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated via the assisted ventilation device. The diagnostic procedure comprises determining an exhaled volume from the isolated lung compartment over a predetermined period of time while the patient is ventilated via the assisted ventilation device. The presence collateral ventilation may be determined based on the exhaled volume from the isolated lung compartment over the predetermined period of time.
Methods and systems for determining collateral ventilation are disclosed. Methods may comprise introducing a diagnostic catheter into a lung compartment via an assisted ventilation device, inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung compartment, and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated via the assisted ventilation device. The diagnostic procedure comprises determining an exhaled volume from the isolated lung compartment over a predetermined period of time while the patient is ventilated via the assisted ventilation device. The presence collateral ventilation may be determined based on the exhaled volume from the isolated lung compartment over the predetermined period of time.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/083 - Measuring rate of metabolism by using breath test, e.g. measuring rate of oxygen consumption
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel.
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
Methods and systems for targeting, accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. The method comprises introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment via an assisted ventilation device; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. The method may also comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and monitoring blood oxygen saturation. The method may further comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; determining tidal flow volume in the lung segment; determining total lung capacity of the patient; and determining a flow rank value based on the tidal flow volume of the lung segment and the total lung capacity.
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
A61B 5/091 - Measuring volume of inspired or expired gases, e.g. to determine lung capacity
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. A server computing device receives imaging data of a lung over a network from a client computing device and analyzes the imaging data to identify lung, airways, and blood vessels, segment the lung into lobes, subtract airways, calculate volumes, calculate emphysema scores, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure completeness scores. A reconstruction of the fissures indicating locations where the fissures are incomplete and a report comprising fissure scores, volumes, and emphysema scores are created.
A61B 6/50 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific body partsApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment specially adapted for specific clinical applications
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
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medical apparatus, namely, monitors, catheters, suction catheters, aspiration catheters, drug-delivery catheters, visualization catheters, balloon catheters, occluders, transducers, and sheaths for monitoring, treatment, imaging, assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the lungs and tracheal and bronchial tree and for airway management; endotracheal tubes; bronchoscopes, tracheal catheters, bronchial catheters; tracheal and bronchial prostheses, pulmonary stents and implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; Stents; Medical stents; Biocompatible coated stents; Ureteral stents being surgical support; Introducers for implanting anti-embolic filters; Artificial lenses for implantation in the eye; Introducers for implanting vena-cava filters; Endoscopic apparatus; Electrocardiograph instruments; Medical instruments; Haemostats; Orthodontic apparatus; Chromatographic instruments for medical use; Tractions [medical apparatus]; Microdermabrasion apparatus; Medical imaging apparatus; Apparatus for nerve location; Spine plates [medical apparatus]; Veterinary apparatus and instruments; Urological apparatus and instruments; Surgical apparatus and instruments; Apparatus for use in vein puncture; Apparatus for the therapeutic toning of the muscles; Dental apparatus for milling; Dental apparatus for paralleling; Electrodes for use with medical apparatus; Apparatus for electrical muscle stimulation; Therapeutic apparatus incorporating massaging facilities; Dental apparatus and instruments; Orthopedic apparatus for talipes; Anastomosis devices; Genetic testing apparatus for medical purposes; Blood testing apparatus; Medical apparatus and instruments; Apparatus for acupressure therapy; Radiological apparatus for medical purposes; Urethral catheterization instruments; Apparatus for the treatment of cellulite; Apparatus for determining blood flow; Apparatus for measuring lung function; Apparatus for medical rehabilitation; Medical apparatus for renal dialysis; Radio cardiographic apparatus for medical purposes; Apparatus for the prevention of pressure sores; Apparatus for use in medicine in the drainage of incisions; Apparatus for use in testing hearing disorders; Electronic apparatus for medical purposes; Apparatus for use in the repair of bones; Apparatus for the prevention of leg ulcers; Apparatus for use in surgery in the drainage of wounds; Apparatus for monitoring vital signs; Artificial anaesthetization apparatus; Medical apparatus for use in laparoscopy; Apparatus for the turning of patients; Apparatus for the thermal treatment of cancer; Medical apparatus for urological purposes; Medical apparatus for urethral catheterization; Cardiac fulguration apparatus; Apparatus for analysing brain wave frequencies; Apparatus for administering intravenous solutions; Apparatus for the treatment of deafness; Apparatus for use in medicine in the drainage of wounds; Bone setting apparatus; Apparatus for use in surgery in the drainage of incisions; Artificial respiration apparatus; Physiological apparatus for medical use; Medical apparatus for neurographic purposes; Sexual activity apparatus; Apparatus for nursing infants; Apparatus for cleansing blood during surgical procedures; Medical apparatus for the relief of pain; Laser light treatment instruments for medical use; Apparatus for the treatment of cancer; Physical exercise apparatus for medical purposes; Apparatus for the alleviation of breathing difficulties; Apparatus for the diagnosis of neurological diseases; Apparatus for the treatment of disease of the prostate; Apparatus for the treatment of leg ulcers; Apparatus for non-invasive surgery; Apparatus for the alleviation of lung ailments; Autologous blood recovery apparatus; Instruments for use in the preparation of artificial teeth; Apparatus for the therapeutic toning of the body; Apparatus for the electrical stimulation of groups of muscles; Apparatus for the stimulation of acupuncture points; Medical apparatus for testing the level of glucose in the blood; Medical apparatus for strengthening muscles of the pelvic floor; Apparatus for the treatment of lung diseases; Apparatus for use in angiography; Medical apparatus for the display of tomographic data; Medical apparatus for training breathing techniques; Apparatus for the treatment of pressure sores; Apparatus for the treatment of breathing difficulties; Apparatus for use in the investigation of metabolic disorders; Apparatus for the treatment of lymphoedema; Apparatus for the treatment of lung ailments; Apparatus for use in exercising muscles for medical use; Medical angular deformity correction apparatus; Medical apparatus for assisting breathing; Apparatus for use in the repair of teeth; Instruments for use in the fitting of artificial teeth; Apparatus for taking body fluid samples; Apparatus for the diagnosis of cerebrovascular diseases; Apparatus for the diagnosis of inflammatory diseases; Apparatus for the therapeutic stimulation of the muscles; Apparatus for the therapeutic stimulation of the body; Apparatus for acne treatment; Medical and veterinary apparatus and instruments; Medical apparatus for use in cardiac surgery; Medical apparatus for hyperhidrosis treatment; Apparatus for medical cell sampling; Apparatus for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases; Autologous blood processing instruments; Rehabilitation apparatus (Body -) for medical purposes; Apparatus for the artificial insemination of animals; Surgical apparatus and instruments for veterinary use; Surgical apparatus and instruments for dental use; Surgical apparatus and instruments for medical use; Radioisotope therapy apparatus and instruments; Apparatus for carrying-out diagnostic tests for medical purposes; Medical apparatus for facilitating the inhalation of pharmaceutical preparations; Medical apparatus for controlling pulmonary gas exchange parameters; Apparatus for producing oxygen for medical use; Apparatus for analysing images [for medical use]; Medical apparatus for measuring the oxygen content of blood; Magnetic resonance imaging instruments for medical purposes; Apparatus for use in alleviating hearing disorders; Apparatus for use in treating hearing disorders; Medical apparatus for diagnosing suspected heart attacks; Diagnostic apparatus for the detection of abnormal prion protein; Apparatus for measuring arterial blood flow in the eye; Apparatus for use in the prevention of snoring; Lavage apparatus for therapeutic purposes; Apparatus and instruments used in foot surgery; Sexual activity apparatus, devices and articles; Apparatus for the application of laser radiation for medical purposes; Apparatus for producing ultrasonic waves for medical application; Medical apparatus and instruments relating to neurovegetative reactivity; Apparatus for the regeneration of stem cells for medical purposes; Apparatus for DNA and RNA exams for medical purposes; Apparatus for the application of laser radiation for surgical purposes; Apparatus, devices and articles for nursing infants; X-rays (Apparatus and installations for the production of -), for medical purposes; Apparatus for analysing alcohol in breath fluids [for medical use]; Apparatus for analysing alcohol in body fluids [for medical use]; Medical apparatus for detecting carbon dioxide in the airways; Medical apparatus for introducing pharmaceutical preparations into the human body; Apparatus for use in toning muscles for medical rehabilitation; Apparatus for analysing bacteria in biological samples [for medical use]; Apparatus used in implementing diagnosis tests designed to detect the abnormal prion protein; Spoons for administering medicine; Respiratory monitors [medical]; Splinting materials for medical use; Pipetting instruments for medical use; Forceps for medical use; Speculae; Inhalers for medical use; Medical pressure chambers; Medical therapy instruments; Humidifying apparatus for medical use; Hydrostatic [water] beds for medical purposes; Medical guidewires; Medical ventilators; Medical stretchers; Abdominal pads for medical use; Medical compression stockings; Electrodes for medical use; Latex gloves for medical use; Physical exercise articles for physical training [for medical purposes]; Medical pulse pressure transducers; Medical support hosiery; Masks for use by medical personnel; Medical gowns; Medical examination lamps; Analysers for medical use; X-ray apparatus for medical purposes; Gloves for medical purposes; Medical syringe needles; Medical ultrasound apparatus; Medical vessel dilators; Medical scissors; Medical gas-insufflators; Spittoons for medical purposes; Medical radiation apparatus; Ice bags for medical purposes; Medical stethoscopes; Medical examination sheets; Spatulas for medical use; Catheters for medical use; Knives for medical use; Medical hearing instruments; Medical infusion pumps; Medical specimen cups; Medical syringes; Injectors for medical purposes; Medical braces; Medical skin abraders; Furniture adapted for medical treatment purposes; Gloves for medical examinations; Medical support tights; Medical hosiery; Medical compression tights; Lasers for medical purposes; Insufflators; Retractors [medical instruments]; Electromagnetic medical apparatus; Electronic medical instruments; Spine seats [medical apparatus]; Spirometers [medical apparatus]; Urinals for medical purposes [vessels]; Tonometers for measuring [medical purposes]; Medical portable epilators; Pulse counters [medical apparatus]; Medical bags designed to hold medical instruments; Infrared lamps for medical purposes; Lamps for medical purposes; X-ray photographs for medical purposes; Filters for ultraviolet rays, for medical purposes; Thermotherapy apparatus for medical purposes; Manometers for medical use; Push syringes for medical use; Elastomeric material for medical use; Oxygen monitors for medical use; Back supports for medical purposes; Alternating pressure mattresses for medical use; Injection needles for medical use; Nail pinches for medical use; Face masks for medical use; Fibrescopes for medical use; Liquid chromatography instruments for medical use; Liquid chromatography injectors for medical use; Sensor apparatus for medical use in diagnosis; Light sources for medical use; Ligating clips for medical use; Sanitary masks for medical purposes; Epidural analgesia apparatus for medical use; Laser pointers for medical use; Telemetry devices for medical applications; Pressurised suits for medical use; Quartz lamps for medical purposes; Trace material analyzers for medical use in diagnosis; X-ray analyzers for medical use; Protective nose masks for medical use; Autoclaves for medical use; Protective face masks for medical use; Boxes adapted for medical waste products; Cushioning devices for medical use; Suction drainage sets for medical use; Spectrum analyzers for use in medical diagnosis; Gas laser apparatus for medical treatment; Heat beds for medical treatment; Air cushions for medical purposes; Wrist braces for medical use; Cases fitted for medical instruments; Protective visors for medical use; Basins for medical purposes; Power filters for medical use; Dropper bottles for medical purposes; Permanent magnets for medical use; Radiation oncology apparatus for medical use; Specimen samplers for medical use; Magnetic field generators for medical use; Cell counting units for medical use; Shields for medical instruments; Shoulder supports for medical use; Medicinal bottle stoppers; Compressors for medical [treatment] purposes; Finger guards for medical purposes; Protective breathing masks for medical applications; Curing lamps for medical purposes; Lamps for medical [curative] purposes; Heat lamps for medical use; Pipes for medical applications; Mattresses for medical use; Rubber gloves for medical use; Gamma cameras for medical purposes; Laser scalpels for medical use; Ultrasonic sensors for medical use; Suction apparatus for medical use; Stockings for prophylactic purposes; Oxygen electrodes for medical use; Pneumatically operated medical instruments; Body warming devices for medical use; Vascular access ports for medical use; Stirrups for use with medical examination tables; Laser cutting tools for medical use; Medical heating units with body contact applicators; Radioisotope apparatus for medical use; Blood collection tubes for medical use; Mallets for medical use; Staplers for medical purposes; Measuring instruments adapted for medical use; Measuring devices for medical use; Radiology screens for medical purposes; Apparatus (Medical -) for extracting oxygen from the atmosphere; Temperature monitors for medical use; Enema apparatus for medical purposes; Carbon dioxide indicators for medical use; Suspensory bandages for use in athletics; Air mattresses for medical purposes; Vacuum probes for medical use; Support bandages for medical purposes; Cutlery for medical purposes; Sun lamps for medical purposes; Tools for medical diagnostics; Protective clothing for medical purposes; Medical trays; Temperature sensors for medical use; Testing probes for medical diagnostic purposes; Test clips for medical use; Walking aids [for medical purposes]; Suture materials; Probes for medical purposes; Sanitary masks for medical use; Cupping glasses; X-ray tubes for medical purposes; Weight training apparatus adapted for medical use; Droppers for medical purposes; Skin temperature indicators for medical use; Needles for medical purposes; Colour pyrometers for medical use; Boots for medical purposes; Chromatographic columns for medical use; Cold packs for medical purposes; Protective earplugs for medical purposes; Urine testing instruments for medical diagnostic purposes; Chromatography plates for medical use; Support garments for medical use; Valves for use in medical infusion instruments; Alternating pressure supports for medical use; Mercury thermometers for medical use; Mirrors for medical examination purposes; Nuclear resonance spectrometers for medical use; Belts for medical purposes; Ultrasonic diagnostic instruments for medical use; Suction bags for medical use; Pumps for medical purposes; Chairs especially made for medical use; Suture materials for medical use; Gas chromatography apparatus for medical use; Gas detectors for medical use; Examination couches specially made for medical use; Examination chairs specially made for medical use; Cell culture instruments for medical use; Particle analyzers for medical use; Slings for medical use; Shoulder cups for medical use; Abdominal belts [for medical purposes]; Oxygenators for medical use; Detectors for medical applications; Oxygen concentration monitors for medical use; Chromatogram analyzers for medical use; Alternating pressure pads for medical use; Elastic stockings [for medical purposes]; High frequency coagulation instruments for medical purposes; Refractometers for medical use; Fluid collection containers for medical use; Reversed osmosis membranes for medical use; Ultrasonic cleaning instruments for medical use; Detecting instruments for medical use; Lung function test apparatus for medical use; Manometer lines for medical use; Oxygen masks for medical use; Blood centrifuging tubules [for medical use]; Irrigation pouches for medical use; Medical tubing; Drainage tubes for medical use; Armchairs especially made for medical purposes; Water bags for medical purposes; Suction tubes for medical purposes; Carbon dioxide detectors for medical use; Dialysis machines for medical use; Temperature sensing apparatus for medical use; Tables specially made for medical examination; Medical cooling units with body contact applicators; Precision sensors for medical use; X-ray spectroscopy apparatus for medical use; X-ray film mounts for medical use; Cervical pillows for medical use; Exercising apparatus for medical rehabilitative purposes; Medical instruments for application on animal bodies; Furniture especially made for medical purposes; Latex examination gloves for medical use; Exercise boots for medical rehabilitative purposes; Disposable protective gloves for medical purposes; Electrocardiographic recorders; Lighting for medical use; Heart rate calculators; Face shields for medical use; Feeding cups [for medical purposes]; Shock wave apparatus for medical use; Injection sleeves for medical use; Oxygen sensors for medical use; Oxygen concentration analyzers for medical use; Containers especially made for medical waste; Cryoprobes for medical use; Temperature scanners for medical use; Blankets, electric, for medical purposes; Traction apparatus for medical purposes; Endoscopes for medical use; Laser machining tools for medical use; Impulse measuring instruments for medical use; Humidifiers for use in medical treatment; Hyperbaric oxygen chambers for medical purposes; Laser installations for medical use; Aerosol dispensers for medical purposes; Massage apparatus [for medical purposes]; Nebulizers for medical use; Sprayers for medical purposes; Laser instruments for medical use; Laser beam delivery instruments for medical use; High frequency generators for use in medical treatment; Ultrasonic probes for medical use; Radiotherapy instruments for medical use; Respiration monitors for medical use; Scanners for medical diagnosis; Eye shields for medical use; Liquid chromatography columns for medical use; Tape cutters for medical purposes; Condoms for medical purposes; Pressure monitors for medical use; Hot air vibrators for medical purposes; X-ray structure analysis instruments for medical use; Temperature measuring instruments for medical use; Ultraviolet ray lamps for medical purposes; Thermometers for medical purposes; Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes; Apparatus for use by dental hygienists; X-ray scanners for medical use; Test probes for medical use; Testing instruments for medical diagnostic purposes; Test probe assemblies for medical use; Corsets for medical purposes; Warmers for medical use; Infrared apparatus for medical purposes; Solaria for medical purposes; Ozonizers [ozonators] for medical use; Suction bag holders for medical use; Suction bottles for medical use; Elbow guards for medical purposes; Magnetic bracelets for medical purposes; Skinfold calipers for medical purposes; Blood collection bags for medical purposes; Air beds for medical purposes; Walking sticks for medical purposes; Cooling patches for medical purposes; Medical apparatus for spinal disc repair; Jet injectors for medical use; High frequency cutting instruments for medical purposes; Retention belts; Gas analyzers for medical analysis; Leg traction units for medical use; Respiratory masks for medical purposes; Respirators for medical purposes; Separation instruments for medical use; Nuclear magnetic resonance installations for medical scanning; Wrist supports for medical use; Cushions for medical purposes; Support mattresses for medical use; X-ray film frames for medical use; Protective mouth masks for medical use; Tongue depressors for medical purposes; Knee supports for medical use; Oxygen inhalers for medical use; Medical elbow braces; Medical knee braces; Medical ankle braces; Medical tubing for irrigation purposes; Protective gloves for medical use; Ankle supports for medical use; Eye droppers for medical use; Telemetry apparatus for medical use; Elizabethan collars for veterinary use; Blankets for medical purposes; Medical and surgical catheters; Pulse meters for medical purposes; Test electrodes for medical use; Water therapy apparatus for medical use; Water pillows for medical purposes; Incubators for medical purposes; Fumigation apparatus for medical purposes; Ear inserts for medical use; Thread for medical use; Light filters for medical use; Isolation bags for medical use; Tomographs for medical purposes; Medical instrument tables; Endoscopy cameras for medical purposes; Temperature indicator labels for medical purposes; Length gauges for medical use; Oxygen concentrators for medical applications; Dropping pipettes for medical purposes; Infrared thermometers for medical purposes; Massage beds for medical purposes; Ice bag pillows for medical purposes; Medical procedure tables; X-ray tomography apparatus for medical use; Protective gloves for use by persons working in medicine; Protective masks for use by persons working in medicine; Membranes for filtration [medical]; Stair climbing machines for medical therapeutic use; Parallel bars for medical therapeutic use; Electronic heart rate monitors [for medical use]; Portable nebulisers for medical purposes; Disposable hypodermic syringes for medical use; Electrocardiograph monitors; Pressure garments for medical treatment; Temperature sensitive testing instruments for medical use; Thermal electric compresses for medical use; Artificial sponges for medical purposes; Air pillows for medical purposes; Diathermic handles for medical use; Electronic carbon dioxide recorders used for medical purposes; Electronic endoscopes for medical use; Colorimetric comparators for medical use; Physical analyzers for medical use; Photometric instruments for medical use; Magnetic treatment apparatus for medical use; Medical instruments for percutaneous tracheostomy; Heat exchange anti-bacterial filters for medical use; Tools for veterinary diagnostics; Beds specially made for medical purposes; Physiological measuring apparatus for medical use; Electronic thermometers for medical use; Padded cushions for medical purposes; Electronic blood pressure monitors [for medical use]; Electronic blood pressure recorders [for medical use]; Electric blankets [bed] for medical use; Hard elastic sutures; Digital thermometers for medical purposes; Electronic analyzers for medical purposes; Electronic monitoring instruments for medical use; Vessels for histological purposes; Throughflow operated centrifuges filters for medical use; Oxygen inhalers for medical purposes sold empty; Medical diagnostic saliva pads; Optical scanners for medical inspection purposes; Medical drapes of non-woven textile materials; Tomographic instruments for medical use; Electronic temperature monitors for medical use; Electronic temperature recorders for medical use; Trace organic concentrators for medical use in diagnosis; Photometric analyzers for medical use; Medical drainage bags for collection of nephrostomy; Cushions [pads] (heating -), for medical purposes; Physiological monitoring apparatus for medical use; Splinting (Supportive -) for medical use; Diagnostic measuring apparatus for medical use; Electronic heart signal monitors [for medical use]; Galvanic belts for medical purposes; Electric foot warmers for medical use; Sprayers [hand-operated] for medical use; Electronic blood pressure meters [for medical use]; Mats for effervescent bath massage; Diagnostic imaging apparatus for medical use; Radioscopy [fluoroscopy] apparatus for medical use; Nephelometric analyzers for medical diagnosis; Fibre optic instruments for medical purposes; Sheets [drapes] for medical use; Intravenous bags for medical purposes; Intravenous infusion pumps for medical purposes; Bases for waterbeds [adapted for medical use]; Medical instruments incorporating lasers; Hypodermic syringes for injections for medical purposes; Electric heating covers for medical use; Blood filters for extracorporeal use; Electronic carbon dioxide monitors used for medical purposes; Electronic heart rate recorders [for medical use]; Optical temperature measuring instruments for medical inspection purposes; Electronic stimulator for medical use; Bags [fitted] for medical instruments; Incentive spirometers for medical use; Heat exchange anti-viral filters for medical use; Thermographic instruments for medical purposes; Protective breathing masks made of non-woven materials for medical applications; Belts, electric, for medical purposes; Elastic compression bandages for medical purposes; Power operated sprayers for medical purposes; Electronic drop counters for medical use; Luer tapers for medical use; Blood collection bags for medical purposes, empty; Intravenous administration instruments for medical purposes; Electronic muscle stimulators for medical use; Electronic nerve stimulators for medical use; Rigid medical endoscopes; Flexible medical endoscopes; Fibre optic viewers for medical purposes; Medical test kits for diabetes monitoring for home use; Medical implants made of artificial materials; Quad canes for medical purposes; Disposable microtome blades; Adhesive sutures; Medical aids for use in stoma care; Medical devices for moxibustion therapy; Robotic exoskeleton suits for medical purposes; Dynamic tomography apparatus for medical use; Transparent face shields for use by medical personnel; Tweezers for medical use; Optical fibre temperature probes for medical diagnostic use; Compressor modules being parts of ventilators [medical]; Chromatographic columns for analytical chromatography [medical]; Apparatus for blood tests [for medical use]; Mesh nerve connecting tubes for medical use; Ligating clip applicators for medical use; Bed bases for beds especially made for medical purposes; Embolic devices; Medical drainage bags for collection of biliary; Exercisers [expanders] for medical therapy; Armchairs for medical or dental purposes; Medical blankets for the warming of patients; Apparatus for use by colostomy patients; Processors for x-ray plates [for medical purposes]; Medical instruments for reproducing physiological data; Medical instruments for infectious disease testing; Medical instruments for use as aids to hearing; Electrodes for medical use made from glass; Hammers for medical or surgical use; Pads for seats for wheelchairs [for medical use]; Retentive belts for use by colostomy patients; Air mattresses for infants [for medical purposes]; Automatic analyzers for medical diagnosis; Optical instruments for medical endoscopy; Inhalers for medical purposes [sold empty]; Protective structures against radiation [for medical use]; Contrivances made from natural rubber for prophylactic purposes; Medical drainage bags for collection of abscess; Cushions (Heating -), non-electric for medical purposes; Air pillows for infants [medical purposes]; Retentive belts for use by ileostomy patients; Silicone gel sheeting for the treatment of scars; Electrical oral irrigators for use by dentists; Magnetic resonance imaging spectrometers for medical use; Plaster for medical or surgical purposes; Collimating position indicating apparatus for medical use; Medical instruments for drug abuse testing; Blood group analysers for medical use; Processors for x-ray films [for medical purposes]; Medical diagnostic saliva vials; Inserts for breathing masks for medical use; Bags for medical use in collecting urine samples; Medical instruments for recording physiological data; Apparatus for blood analysis [for medical use]; Medical blankets for the cooling of patients; Apparatus for use by ileostomy patients; Radium tubes for medical purposes; Medical stockings with decreasing compression; Medical instruments for cutting tissue; Medical tables for examination or treatment purposes; Inflation syringes for medical or surgical use; Apparatus for blood monitoring [for medical use]; Luer lock needles for medical use; Rowing machines for physical exercise [for medical use]; Medical instruments for therapeutic drug monitoring; Medical tubing for administering drugs; Chemically activated hot gel packs for medical use; Chemically activated cold gel packs for medical use; Chemically activated cold compresses for medical use; Chemically activated hot compresses for medical use; Medical instruments for recording heart activity; Chemically activated heating pads for medical purposes; Protection devices against X-rays, for medical purposes; Contrivances of rubber for prophylactic purposes; Compression socks for medical or therapeutic use; Exercise simulating apparatus for medical purposes; Medical skin enhancement apparatus using lasers; Medical devices for closing wounds; Medical apparatus for the treatment of respiratory conditions; Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] instruments for medical use; Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] instruments for medical use; Lamps for use with medical instruments; Diagnostic testing instruments for use in immunoassay procedure [medical]; Pumps for use in liquid chromatography [medical]; Contrivances made from synthetic rubber for prophylactic purposes; Columns for liquid affinity chromatography [for medical use]; Ultrasonic apparatus for medical use in scanning the body; Weights for physical exercise [adapted for medical use]; Separation columns for medical use in gas chromatography; Linear accelerators for medical use in radiotherapy; Sample preparation columns for medical use; Receptacles for receiving surgical instruments; Light sources for electronic endoscopes for medical purposes; Lasers incorporating optical fibres for medical use; Automated analyzers for body fluids [for medical use]; Medical instruments for application in human bodies; Medical instruments for use in relation to hearing; Automatic medical apparatus for dosing animals by injection; Bags for medical use in storing urine samples; Electric instruments for medical use in the diagnosis of blood; Trays for holding veterinary instruments; Trays for holding medical instruments; Medical guidewires and parts and fittings therefor; Kidney horns; Heating cushions [pads], non-electric for medical purposes; Processors for photosensitive films [for medical purposes]; Trays for holding surgical instruments; Columns for affinity chromatography [for medical use]; Disposable medical devices for treating constipation; Medical tubing for use in vascular procedures; Medical apparatus for use in endoscopy; Automatic medical apparatus for dosing humans by injection; Biomagnetic rings for therapeutic or medical purposes; Multispectral Fluorescence Imaging System [MFIS] for medical use; Ophthalmic cameras for medical purposes; Wearable walking assistive robots for medical purposes; Membrane test plates for use in medical diagnostics; Belts for attaching medical monitors to patients; Membrane test plates for use in medical research; Containers especially adapted for the disposal of medical instruments, syringes and other contaminated medical waste; Probes connected to microprocessing apparatus for medical diagnosis; Sources of magnetic fields for use in medical treatment; Electronic blood oxygen saturation recorders [for medical use]; Face masks for medical use for anti bacterial protection; Medical instruments for the removal of warts by freezing; Contoured cushions for patients' use on chairs [adapted for medical purposes]; Asymmetrical bars for physical exercise [adapted for medical use]; Applicators in the nature of sponges [for medical use]; Separation cartridges for medical use in chromatography; Sources of ultrasonic fields for use in medical treatment; Pumps for medical use in the extraction of gases; Shaped padding for supporting parts of the body [medical use]; Real time filters being parts of x-ray monitors for medical use; Pumps for medical use in the extraction of vapour; Medical heating units to control body wound temperatures; Medical cooling units to control body wound temperatures; Lab units for the transfer of liquids [for medical use]; Lab units for the mixing of liquids [for medical use]; Pumps for medical use in the extraction of liquids; Apparatus for analysing gases [for medical use]; Cushions for medical use, adapted to support the face; Lab units for the dispensing of liquids [for medical use]; Lab units for the dilution of liquids [for medical use]; Apparatus for achieving physical fitness [for medical use]; Real time filters being parts of x-ray cameras for medical use; Electronic blood oxygen saturation monitors [for medical use]; Analysers for bacterial identification for medical purposes; Body composition analyzers for medical purposes; Medical devices for placing and securing catheters; Apparatus for analysing substances [for medical use]; Skin moisture analyzers for medical purposes; Sources of ultrasonic fields for use in medical diagnosis; Apparatus for destroying hypodermic needles [specifically adapted for medical use]; Electrical utensils for use by dentists in the care of the teeth; Lamps for producing polarised light for medical use; Automated analyzers for foreign matter contained in body fluids [for medical use]; Medical instruments for interstitial thermotherapy of biological tissue; Electrical utensils for use by dentists in the care of the mouth; Lab units for the incubation of liquids [for medical use]; Electrodes for picking up biological parameters; Face masks for medical use for toxic substance protection; Pumps for medical use in delivering pharmaceuticals from containers; Contoured cushions for patients' use on beds [adapted for medical purposes]; Probes for use with integrated circuits [for medical diagnosis]; Treadmills for medical use in physiotherapeutic exercise; Apparatus for displaying dental images; Non-selective electrodes being chemically sensitive probes [for medical use]; Medical furniture and bedding, equipment for moving patients; Medical heating units with body contact applicators to control body wound temperatures; Visible light treatment instruments; Cushions for medical use for supporting infants being examined; Medical devices for dosimetry purposes in the field of radiotherapy; Sensor apparatus for medical use in monitoring the vital signs of patients; Lasers capable of producing pulsating laser beams [for medical use]; Sources of electromagnetic fields for use in medical treatment; Medical cooling units with body contact applicators to control body wound temperatures; Pumps for medical use in dispensing pharmaceuticals from containers; Metering pumps for delivering drugs in measured quantities [medical use]; Medical robots for use in cognitive therapy for children; Pads for medical use in applying a fluid to the skin; Portable instruments for medical use in monitoring oxygen levels in gaseous mixtures; Cushions for medical use for supporting infants while being bathed; Protective screens for protection whilst exposed to x-rays [medical use]; Body mass index (BMI) measuring devices for medical use; Medical devices for spinal disc repair in the nature of spinal disc implants made from artificial substances; Hybrid beds being soft sided waterbeds [for medical use]; Sources of electromagnetic fields for use in medical diagnosis; Sources of magnetic fields for use in medical diagnosis; Medical and surgical knives for cutting human or animal tissue and organs; Medical and surgical cutters for cutting human or animal tissue and organs. medical research and development services in the field of medical and surgical apparatus, appliances and instruments for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for use in interventional pulmonology and for diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases, and excluding monitors of gaseous substances; Testing of machinery; Testing the functionality of apparatus and instruments; Medical and pharmacological research services; Calibration services relating to medical apparatus; Research on the subject of pharmaceuticals; Medical laboratory services; Computer programming in the medical field; Medical research laboratory services; Design and development of medical diagnostic apparatus; Providing scientific information in the field of medical disorders and their treatment; Provision of information and data relating to medical and veterinary research and development. Consulting services in the field of medical imaging regarding the use and operation of medical imaging apparatus including X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography apparatus; medical imaging services; providing information, advice and data on medical imaging.
Devices, systems, and methods for measuring the diameter of an airway in a human or animal subject are disclosed. The device comprises a flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end. Flexible sizing elements are disposed along and extend approximately orthogonally from the catheter body. The sizing elements have different heights from one another and are configured to fit through the working channel of a bronchoscope. Devices, systems, and methods for redirecting airflow through a lung airway are also disclosed. The method comprises introducing into the airway a catheter comprising a distal end, a proximal end and an elongated portion therebetween, wherein the distal end comprises an airway closing mechanism, and wherein the proximal end comprises an actuator to actuate the airway closing mechanism; and actuating the airway closing mechanism to at least partially close the airway.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified region of the lung is targeted for treatment. The targeted lung region is then bronchially isolated to regulate airflow into and/or out of the targeted lung region through one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the targeted lung region. An exemplary flow control device is configured to block fluid flow in the inspiratory direction and the expiratory direction at normal breathing pressures and allow fluid flow in the expiratory direction at higher than normal breathing pressures.
A method for determining lung function in a patient is disclosed, in which a multi-lumen catheter with an expandable occluding element at its end is used to isolate a targeted lung compartment, and respiratory characteristics at the targeted lung compartment are measured over multiple respiratory cycles. The relation between various characteristics of the respiratory cycle is used to determine compliance of lung tissue within the targeted lung compartment.
Lung conditions are diagnosed and optionally treated using a functional assessment catheter or a functional lung assessment and treatment catheter. A flow restrictive component is initially placed in a bronchus or lung passageway upstream from a diseased lung region. The isolated lung region is then functionally assessed through the catheter, while the flow restrictive component remains in place. If the patient is a good candidate for treatment by occlusive or restrictive treatment techniques, the flow resistive component may be left in place. If the patient is not suitable for such treatment, the flow resistive component may be removed.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
A61B 5/097 - Devices for facilitating collection of breath or for directing breath into or through measuring devices
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment. The invention further discloses a catheter with a transparent occlusion element at its tip that enables examination of the lung passageway through a viewing scope.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 18/08 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by means of electrically-heated probes
A61B 18/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by cooling, e.g. cryogenic techniques
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser
A61B 18/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating
34.
Systems and methods for flushing an assessment catheter
Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 17/221 - Calculus gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel.
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
36.
Collateral flow channel sealant delivery methods and systems
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for occluding a collateral flow channel between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment. A video-assisted thoracoscopic device is inserted into a thoracic cavity of a patient and positioned at a fissure between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment. A collateral flow channel between the target lung compartment and the adjacent lung compartment is then identified using the video-assisted thoracoscopic device and an agent is injected into the collateral flow channel, thereby reducing the collateral flow channel.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A method of diagnosing an air leak in a lung compartment of a patient may include: advancing a diagnostic catheter into an airway leading to the lung compartment; inflating an occluding member on the catheter to form a seal with a wall of the airway and thus isolate the lung compartment; measuring air pressure within the lung compartment during multiple breaths, using the diagnostic catheter; displaying the measured air pressure as an air pressure value on a console coupled with the diagnostic catheter; and determining whether an air leak is present in the lung compartment based on the displayed air pressure value during the multiple breaths.
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Medical devices, namely, catheters and flow control devices for use in the treatment of respiratory conditions; implantable devices, namely, bronchial prosthesis for implantation for treating pulmonary disease; bronchial catheters; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments; catheters for medical use; apparatus for the treatment of lung diseases and disorders; apparatus for the treatment of lung ailments; apparatus for measuring lung function; medical apparatus for testing susceptibility to diseases; apparatus for the therapeutic treatment of patients; bronchoscopes; research apparatus and instruments for medical diagnosis; catheters and fiber optic scopes used for the treatment and prevention of lung diseases; medical apparatus and instruments for the treatment of emphysema; medical devices, namely, non-surgical devices for delivering chemical preparations for the treatment of emphysema; medical apparatus for assisting breathing; medical apparatus for training breathing techniques; apparatus for the treatment of breathing difficulties; medical devices for the treatment of respiratory conditions, namely, catheters, flow control devices and ancillary devices for the use of the flow control devices; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Provision of information concerning emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (OCOPD) and impaired lung function, and treatments for the aforesaid via a website; provision of medical information relating to catheters for medical use, apparatus for the treatment of lung diseases and disorders, apparatus for the treatment of lung ailments, apparatus for measuring lung function, bronchoscopes, catheters and fiber optic scopes used for the treatment and prevention of lung diseases and to medical apparatus and instruments for the treatment of emphysema and other breathing difficulties; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the foregoing.
Methods and systems for targeting, accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. The method comprises introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment via an assisted ventilation device; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. The method may also comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and monitoring blood oxygen saturation. The method may further comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; determining tidal flow volume in the lung segment; determining total lung capacity of the patient; and determining a flow rank value based on the tidal flow volume of the lung segment and the total lung capacity.
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel.
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
42.
High resistance implanted bronchial isolation devices and methods
Disclosed are methods and devices for regulating fluid flow to and from a region of a patient's lung, such as to achieve a desired fluid flow dynamic to a lung region during respiration and/or to induce collapse in one or more lung regions. Pursuant to an exemplary procedure, an identified region of the lung is targeted for treatment. The targeted lung region is then bronchially isolated to regulate airflow into and/or out of the targeted lung region through one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the targeted lung region. An exemplary flow control device is configured to block fluid flow in the inspiratory direction and the expiratory direction at normal breathing pressures and allow fluid flow in the expiratory direction at coughing pressures.
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 18/08 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by means of electrically-heated probes
A61B 18/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by cooling, e.g. cryogenic techniques
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser
A61B 18/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating
44.
Lung volume reduction therapy using crosslinked non-natural polymers
One aspect of the invention relates to a hydrogel comprising a non-natural polymer comprising a plurality of pendant nucleophilic groups and a crosslinker comprising at least two pendant electrophilic groups. Another aspect of the invention relates to a hydrogel comprising a non-natural polymer comprising a plurality of pendant electrophilic groups and a crosslinker comprising at least two pendant nucleophilic groups. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a method for reducing lung volume in a patient comprising the step of administering a hydrogel composition as described herein. Further, hydrogels of the invention may be used to achieve pleurodesis, seal brochopleural fistulas, seal an air leak in a lung, achieve hemostasis, tissue sealing (e.g., blood vessels, internal organs), or any combination thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods described herein are intended for use in the treatment of patients with emphysema.
A61L 24/06 - Surgical adhesives or cementsAdhesives for colostomy devices containing macromolecular materials obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
C08J 9/30 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by mixing gases into liquid compositions or plastisols, e.g. frothing with air
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. A server computing device receives imaging data of a lung over a network from a client computing device and analyzes the imaging data to identify lung, airways, and blood vessels, segment the lung into lobes, subtract airways, calculate volumes, calculate emphysema scores, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure completeness scores. A reconstruction of the fissures indicating locations where the fissures are incomplete and a report comprising fissure scores, volumes, and emphysema scores are created.
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for analyzing lung imaging data. A server computing device receives imaging data of a lung over a network from a client computing device and analyzes the imaging data to identify lung, airways, and blood vessels, segment the lung into lobes, subtract airways, calculate volumes, calculate emphysema scores, identify fissure locations, calculate fissure completeness scores. A reconstruction of the fissures indicating locations where the fissures are incomplete and a report comprising fissure scores, volumes, and emphysema scores are created.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
Devices, systems, and methods for measuring the diameter of an airway in a human or animal subject are disclosed. The device comprises a flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end. Flexible sizing elements are disposed along and extend approximately orthogonally from the catheter body. The sizing elements have different heights from one another and are configured to fit through the working channel of a bronchoscope. Devices, systems, and methods for redirecting airflow through a lung airway are also disclosed. The method comprises introducing into the airway a catheter comprising a distal end, a proximal end and an elongated portion therebetween, wherein the distal end comprises an airway closing mechanism, and wherein the proximal end comprises an actuator to actuate the airway closing mechanism; and actuating the airway closing mechanism to at least partially close the airway.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
Lung conditions are diagnosed and optionally treated using a functional assessment catheter or a functional lung assessment and treatment catheter. A flow restrictive component is initially placed in a bronchus or lung passageway upstream from a diseased lung region. The isolated lung region is then functionally assessed through the catheter, while the flow restrictive component remains in place. If the patient is a good candidate for treatment by occlusive or restrictive treatment techniques, the flow resistive component may be left in place. If the patient is not suitable for such treatment, the flow resistive component may be removed.
A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like
A61B 5/085 - Measuring impedance of respiratory organs or lung elasticity
A61B 5/097 - Devices for facilitating collection of breath or for directing breath into or through measuring devices
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
49.
Methods and devices for passive residual lung volume reduction and functional lung volume expansion
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Computer hardware and software for medical imaging apparatus; Computer software for processing digital images; Software for medical imaging equipment; Software for interpreting the results of CT scanners; Software for processing images, graphics and text. Medical imaging apparatus; Medical imaging apparatus for use in the field of lung imaging; Medical imaging apparatus for lung imaging; Medical imaging apparatus incorporating medical imaging software; Medical imaging devices for lung imaging; Medical equipment consisting of or including computed tomography (CT) apparatus; Medical instruments for measuring and displaying lung function; Medical and surgical apparatus and equipment for diagnosis, treatment or surgery relating to lung conditions. Consulting services in the field of medical imaging regarding the use and operation of medical imaging apparatus, X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography apparatus; Consulting services in the field of medical imaging regarding the use and operation of medical imaging apparatus, X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography apparatus; Medical imaging services; Providing information, advice and data on medical imaging; Medical and surgical services all relating to lung conditions.
51.
Collateral flow channel sealant delivery methods and systems
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for occluding a collateral flow channel between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment. A video-assisted thoracoscopic device is inserted into a thoracic cavity of a patient and positioned at a fissure between a target lung compartment and an adjacent lung compartment. A collateral flow channel between the target lung compartment and the adjacent lung compartment is then identified using the video-assisted thoracoscopic device and an agent is injected into the collateral flow channel, thereby reducing the collateral flow channel.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A method of diagnosing an air leak in a lung compartment of a patient may include: advancing a diagnostic catheter into an airway leading to the lung compartment; inflating an occluding member on the catheter to form a seal with a wall of the airway and thus isolate the lung compartment; measuring air pressure within the lung compartment during multiple breaths, using the diagnostic catheter; displaying the measured air pressure as an air pressure value on a console coupled with the diagnostic catheter; and determining whether an air leak is present in the lung compartment based on the displayed air pressure value during the multiple breaths.
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for sealing a lung region. The target lung compartment is accessed and isolated via an isolation catheter. Fluid is delivered into the target lung compartment such that the target compartment is pressurized and the fluid flows through the collateral flow channel. A sealing agent is injected into the isolated lung compartment such that the agent is carried by the fluid to the collateral flow channel, thereby sealing the collateral flow channel. Variables of air flow may be measured or analyzed prior to injection of the sealing agent, or the sealing agent may be introduced into the region after a suitable time has elapsed.
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Consulting services in the field of medical imaging regarding the use and operation of medical imaging apparatus including X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography apparatus; Medical imaging services; Providing information, advice and data on medical imaging
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for sealing a lung region. The target lung compartment is accessed and isolated via an isolation catheter. Fluid is delivered into the target lung compartment such that the target compartment is pressurized and the fluid flows through the collateral flow channel. A sealing agent is injected into the isolated lung compartment such that the agent is carried by the fluid to the collateral flow channel, thereby sealing the collateral flow channel. Variables of air flow may be measured or analyzed prior to injection of the sealing agent, or the sealing agent may be introduced into the region after a suitable time has elapsed.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel.
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
57.
Methods and devices for passive residual lung volume reduction and functional lung volume expansion
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment. The invention further discloses a catheter with a transparent occlusion element at its tip that enables examination of the lung passageway through a viewing scope.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61M 16/20 - Valves specially adapted to medical respiratory devices
Methods and systems for targeting, accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. The method comprises introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment via an assisted ventilation device; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. The method may also comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and monitoring blood oxygen saturation. The method may further comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; determining tidal flow volume in the lung segment; determining total lung capacity of the patient; and determining a flow rank value based on the tidal flow volume of the lung segment and the total lung capacity.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
Medical devices for the treatment of respiratory conditions,
namely, catheters, flow control devices and ancillary
devices for the use of the flow control devices.
60.
Systems and methods for flushing an assessment catheter
Devices systems and methods are disclosed for removing secretions from the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs. The system comprises a flushing unit configured to deliver a clearing fluid to the lumen of the pulmonary catheter to remove debris, secretions, or moisture from the lumen or sensors.
Methods, systems and devices are provided for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desired. The methods are minimally invasive with instruments being introduced through the mouth (endotracheally) and rely on isolating the target lung tissue segment from other regions of the lung and occluding various lung passageways with the use of occlusal stents. The occlusal stents are delivered with the use of an occlusal stent delivery system which is loaded with the occlusal stent with the use of an occlusal stent loading system.
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 1/012 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
Medical apparatus, namely, transducers specifically adapted for medical use, catheters, balloon catheters, and occluders, for assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the bronchial tree; bronchial catheters; bronchial prostheses; implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation, all of foregoing for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and used by interventional pulmonologists and excluding monitors of gaseous substances
A61B 18/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by cooling, e.g. cryogenic techniques
A61B 18/08 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by means of electrically-heated probes
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
Lung conditions are diagnosed and optionally treated using a functional assessment catheter or a functional lung assessment and treatment catheter. A flow restrictive component is initially placed in a bronchus or lung passageway upstream from a diseased lung region. The isolated lung region is then functionally assessed through the catheter, while the flow restrictive component remains in place. If the patient is a good candidate for treatment by occlusive or restrictive treatment techniques, the flow resistive component may be left in place. If the patient is not suitable for such treatment, the flow resistive component may be removed.
A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
65.
DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING IMPLANTS TO A LUNG REGION
Devices, methods, and systems for accessing a lung region are provided. The system includes a delivery catheter having a proximal section, a distal section, and a body disposed in-between, wherein the distal region comprises at least one curved section; and a bronchoscope having a proximal section, a distal section, and a body disposed in-between, wherein the bronchoscope is configured to receive the delivery catheter; wherein the delivery catheter is configured to affect a curvature of the distal section of the bronchoscope when the distal section of the delivery catheter is advanced at least partially through the distal end of the bronchoscope.
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
66.
Methods and devices for passive residual lung volume reduction and functional lung volume expansion
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
Devices, methods, and systems are provided for loading an implantable device into a container. One aspect of the loading system contains a loader element with a loading tunnel that is configured to gradually contract an implantable device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to an expanded state as the implantable device travels through the loading tunnel.
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
A61F 2/04 - Hollow or tubular parts of organs, e.g. bladders, tracheae, bronchi or bile ducts
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61F 2/00 - Filters implantable into blood vesselsProstheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the bodyAppliances for connecting them with the bodyDevices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A method of diagnosing an air leak in a lung compartment of a patient may include: advancing a diagnostic catheter into an airway leading to the lung compartment; inflating an occluding member on the catheter to form a seal with a wall of the airway and thus isolate the lung compartment; measuring air pressure within the lung compartment during multiple breaths, using the diagnostic catheter; displaying the measured air pressure as an air pressure value on a console coupled with the diagnostic catheter; and determining whether an air leak is present in the lung compartment based on the displayed air pressure value during the multiple breaths.
Devices, systems, and methods for measuring the diameter of an airway in a human or animal subject are disclosed. The device comprises a flexible catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end. Flexible sizing elements are disposed along and extend approximately orthogonally from the catheter body. The sizing elements have different heights from one another and are configured to fit through the working channel of a bronchoscope. Devices, systems, and methods for redirecting airflow through a lung airway are also disclosed. The method comprises introducing into the airway a catheter comprising a distal end, a proximal end and an elongated portion therebetween, wherein the distal end comprises an airway closing mechanism, and wherein the proximal end comprises an actuator to actuate the airway closing mechanism; and actuating the airway closing mechanism to at least partially close the airway.
Methods and systems for targeting, accessing and diagnosing diseased lung compartments are disclosed. The method comprises introducing a diagnostic catheter with an occluding member at its distal end into a lung segment via an assisted ventilation device; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and performing a diagnostic procedure with the catheter while the patient is ventilated. The proximal end of the diagnostic catheter is configured to be attached to a console. The method may also comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; inflating the occluding member to isolate the lung segment; and monitoring blood oxygen saturation. The method may further comprise introducing the diagnostic catheter into the lung segment; determining tidal flow volume in the lung segment; determining total lung capacity of the patient; and determining a flow rank value based on the tidal flow volume of the lung segment and the total lung capacity.
Minimally invasive methods, systems and devices are provided for assessing collateral ventilation in the lungs. In particular, collateral ventilation of a target compartment within a lung of a patient is assessed by advancement of a catheter through the tracheobronchial tree to a feeding airway of the target compartment. The feeding airway is occluded by the catheter and the opening and closing of a one-way valve coupled with the catheter is observed. If the valve ceases opening and closing over time, this may indicate that significant collateral ventilation into the target compartment is absent. If the valve continues to open and close over time, significant collateral ventilation into the compartment may be present. Based on the collateral ventilation assessment, a treatment plan may be generated.
A method for determining lung function in a patient is disclosed, in which a multi-lumen catheter with an expandable occluding element at its end is used to isolate a targeted lung compartment, and respiratory characteristics at the targeted lung compartment are measured over multiple respiratory cycles. The relation between various characteristics of the respiratory cycle is used to determine compliance of lung tissue within the targeted lung compartment.
Minimally invasive methods, systems and devices are provided for assessing collateral ventilation in the lungs. In particular, collateral ventilation of a target compartment within a lung of a patient is assessed by advancement of a catheter through the tracheobronchial tree to a feeding airway of the target compartment. The feeding airway is occluded by the catheter and the opening and closing of a one-way valve coupled with the catheter is observed. If the valve ceases opening and closing over time, this may indicate that significant collateral ventilation into the target compartment is absent. If the valve continues to open and close over time, significant collateral ventilation into the compartment may be present. Based on the collateral ventilation assessment, a treatment plan may be generated.
A method and system for increasing the flow resistance of collateral pathways in the lung by employing aspiration to establish an artificial convective flow current between compartments in the lung in order to entrain and deliver a clogging agent preferentially to the collateral pathways. The method may sometimes be performed after lung has been assessed for the presence of collateral pathways.
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
75.
Methods and devices for passive residual lung volume reduction and functional lung volume expansion
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.
Disclosed is an assembly for loading a bronchial flow control device into a container, such as into a delivery catheter. The assembly includes a funnel housing and a puller housing that mate with one another. The funnel housing defines a funnel-shaped loading cavity that receives a flow control device and that gradually reduces in size moving in a first direction. The puller housing is removably attached to the funnel housing and is also removably attachable to a bronchial flow control device that can be positioned in the loading cavity. The puller housing pulls the bronchial flow control device in the first direction through the funnel housing to gradually contract the bronchial flow control device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to the expanded size.
Methods, systems and devices are provided for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desired. The methods are minimally invasive with instruments being introduced through the mouth (endotracheally) and rely on isolating the target lung tissue segment from other regions of the lung and occluding various lung passageways with the use of occlusal stents. The occlusal stents are delivered with the use of an occlusal stent delivery system which is loaded with the occlusal stent with the use of an occlusal stent loading system.
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polymer-based preparations for the treatment of emphysema medical devices, namely, non-surgical devices in the nature of administration devices for delivering polymer-based preparations for the treatment of emphysema
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING SECRETION FLOW INTO A FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT CATHETER
Devices systems and methods are disclosed for preventing or inhibiting secretions from entering the lumen of a functional assessment catheter for the lungs, or removing collected secretions. The catheter comprises an expandable element, a cover, or an internal component configured to prevent or inhibit secretion flow into the lumen. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises a distal end configured to facilitate air flow, absorb secretions or repel secretions away from the catheter tip. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an internal element such as a coilable wire, or an obturator configured to prevent secretions from being drawn into the lumen, or to actively remove the secretions. The catheter alternatively or additionally comprises an element to dry, aerate or aspirate the lung passageways.
Methods and systems for isolating, assessing and treating lung compartments are disclosed. One or more lung compartments are accessed through an isolation catheter, oxygen rich gas is delivered to the compartments, and blood oxygen or exhaled carbon dioxide are monitored to assess lung compartment function. Diseased lung compartments may be treated using therapeutic agents delivered to the diseased compartments through the isolation catheter. Therapeutic agents include carbon monoxide, radioactive agents, chemotherapeutic agents or angiogenesis inhibitors and angiocidal agents.
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Medical apparatus, namely, monitors, catheters, suction catheters, aspiration catheters, drug-delivery catheters, visualization catheters, balloon catheters, occluders, transducers, and sheaths for monitoring, treatment, imaging, assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the lungs and tracheal and bronchial tree and for airway management; endotracheal tubes; bronchoscopes, tracheal catheters, bronchial catheters; tracheal and bronchial prostheses, pulmonary stents and implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Medical research and development services in the field of medical and surgical apparatus, appliances and instruments for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for use in interventional pulmonology and for diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases, and excluding monitors of gaseous substances.
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Methods and devices for passive residual lung volume reduction and functional lung volume expansion
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment. The invention further discloses a catheter with a transparent occlusion element at its tip that enables examination of the lung passageway through a viewing scope.
A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes
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Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides; medicinal preparations for the treatment of diseases; pharmaceutical compounds for the treatment of broncho-obstructive conditions; pharmaceutical compounds for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disease; compounds for treating respiratory diseases; immunologic preparations for human use for the prevention of diseases of the lungs; pharmaceutical products for combating lung disease; diagnostic agents of biological origin for use in the diagnosis of diseases; reagents for medical research applications (for diagnosis); clinical diagnostics for medical use; chromatographic material for the treatment of biopolymers for medical use; inhalation preparations for the treatment of bronchial disorders; biopolymer preparation used for the treatment and prevention of lung disease; chemical preparations for the treatment of emphysema. Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials; catheter apparatus; catheters for medical use; apparatus for the treatment of lung diseases; apparatus for the treatment of lung ailments; apparatus for measuring lung function; medical apparatus for testing susceptibility to diseases; apparatus for the therapeutic treatment of patients; bronchoscopes; research apparatus and instruments for medical diagnosis; catheters and fiber optic scopes used for the treatment and prevention of lung diseases; medical apparatus and instruments for the treatment of emphysema; medical devices, namely, non-surgical devices in the nature of an administration device for delivering chemical preparations (tissue glue) for the treatment of emphysema. Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services; medical services for the treatment of conditions of the human body; medical assistance; arranging of medical treatment; provision of medical treatment; medical clinics; medical health assessment services; advisory services relating to medical apparatus, instruments and preparations; advisory services relating to medical problems; advisory services relating to medical products and services; advisory services relating to the treatment of degenerative diseases; information and advisory services relating to the treatment of emphysema; services for the provision of medical care information; services for the preparation of medical reports.
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METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PASSIVE RESIDUAL LUNG VOLUME REDUCTION AND FUNCTIONAL LUNG VOLUME EXPANSION
The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.
The lateral flow between adjacent lung segments is occluded by blocking collateral flow channels with particles. A gas flow is established from one lung segment through the flow channels in an intermediate fibrous septum, and out through the adjacent lung segment. Particles entrained in the gas flow become lodged in the collateral flow channels to eventually block flow.
Devices for loading a collapsible implant onto a delivery catheter. In one aspect, a loading device compnses an outer tubular structure and an inner tubular structure. The outer tubular structure compnses a narrowing passage configured to receive a catheter at one end and a collapsible implant at another end. The inner tubular structure is configured to move slidably and co-axially within the outer tubular structure. The inner tubular structure comprises a earner pin configured to move within the narrowing passage as the inner tubular structure slides into the outer tubular structure. The sliding of the inner tubular structure into the outer tubular structure causes an implant mounted on the earner pin to collapse as the implant moves through the narrowing passage and into the distal end of a catheter. In another aspect, the outer tubular structure further comprises a grasper to stabilize the catheter for receipt of the collapsible implant.
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Devices for loading a collapsible implant onto a delivery catheter. In one aspect, a loading device comprises an outer tubular structure and an inner tubular structure. The outer tubular structure comprises a narrowing passage configured to receive a catheter at one end and a collapsible implant at another end. The inner tubular structure is configured to move slidably and co-axially within the outer tubular structure. The inner tubular structure comprises a carrier pin configured to move within the narrowing passage as the inner tubular structure slides into the outer tubular structure. The sliding of the inner tubular structure into the outer tubular structure causes an implant mounted on the carrier pin to collapse as the implant moves through the narrowing passage and into the distal end of a catheter. In an optional aspect, the outer tubular structure further comprises a grasper to stabilize the catheter for receipt of the collapsible implant, and the internal diameter of the inner tubular structure varies to cause the grasper to first contract and stabilize the catheter, and then expand and release the catheter, as the grasper moves into the inner tubular structure.
A hand-held apparatus that delivers pressurized breathing gas to the airway of a patient, thereby creating positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and reducing respiratory muscle fatigue. The apparatus includes a deformable reservoir, a breathing interface, and a pressure relief valve. The apparatus may include a means for creating fluid communication between the deformable reservoir and a source of pressurized breathing gas. The apparatus may also include an adjuster that allows a user to vary the pressure of the breathing gas contained in the deformable reservoir.
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Medical apparatus, namely, catheters, suction catheters, aspiration catheters, balloon catheters, occluders, transducers, and sheaths for treatment, assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the lungs and tracheal and bronchial tree; endotracheal tubes; tracheal catheters, bronchial catheters; tracheal and bronchial prostheses, pulmonary stents and implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation, all of foregoing for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and used by interventional pulmonologists and excluding monitors of gaseous substances Medical research and development services in the field of medical and surgical apparatus, appliances and instruments for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for use in interventional pulmonology and for diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases, and excluding monitors of gaseous substances
Medical devices, namely, monitors, catheters, isolation catheters, suction catheters, aspiration catheters, drug-delivery catheters, visualization catheters, balloon catheters, sealing catheters, valves, restrictors, occluders, transducers, and sheaths for monitoring, treatment, imaging, assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the lungs and tracheal and bronchial tree and for airway management, endotracheal tubes, bronchoscopes, tracheal catheters, bronchial catheters, tracheal and bronchial prostheses, pulmonary stents and implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation; medical devices, apparatus and instruments, namely, a system comprising a catheter and a computerized console, comprising flow and pressure sensors, electronic valves, a computer, customized and non-customized software, and a touch screen LCD monitor, for measuring pulmonary flows and pressures and calculating airway resistance, for diagnosis, assessment, monitoring, and treatment in the field of interventional pulmonology, and electronic and electromechanical diagnosing, monitoring, assessment and treatment apparatus, namely, consoles, collateral ventilation measurement consoles, collateral ventilation assessment consoles, airway resistance measurement consoles, medical equipment assessment systems, namely, computerized systems and equipment comprised of computer hardware and computer software for assessing pulmonary conditions, catheters and computer monitors, medical equipment measurement systems, namely, computerized systems and equipment comprised of computer hardware and computer software for measuring collateral ventilation and airway resistance, catheters and computer monitors, and medical equipment diagnostic systems, namely, computerized systems and equipment comprised of computer hardware and computer software for diagnosing pulmonary diseases and disorders, catheters and computer monitors, all for use in the field of pulmonology and/or respiratory challenges
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Functional assessment and treatment catheters and methods for their use in the lung
Lung conditions are diagnosed and optionally treated using a functional assessment catheter or a functional lung assessment and treatment catheter. A flow restrictive component is initially placed in a bronchus or lung passageway upstream from a diseased lung region. The isolated lung region is then functionally assessed through the catheter, while the flow restrictive component remains in place. If the patient is a good candidate for treatment by occlusive or restrictive treatment techniques, the flow resistive component may be left in place. If the patient is not suitable for such treatment, the flow resistive component may be removed.
Lung conditions are treated by implanting a flow restrictor in a passageway upstream from a diseased lung segment. The restrictor will create an orifice at the implantation site which inhibits air exchange with the segment to induce controlled atelectasis and/or hypoxia. Controlled atelectasis can induce collapse of the diseased segment with a reduced risk of pneumothorax. Hypoxia can promote gas exchange with non-isolated, healthy regions of the lung even in the absence of lung collapse.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
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Minimally invasive determination of collateral ventilation in lungs
Minimally invasive methods, systems and devices are provided for qualitatively and quantitatively assessing collateral ventilation in the lungs. In particular, collateral ventilation of a target compartment within a lung of a patient is assessed by advancement of a catheter through the tracheobronchial tree to a feeding bronchus of the target compartment. The feeding bronchus is occluded by the catheter and a variety of measurements are taken with the use of the catheter in a manner which is of low risk to the patient. Examples of such measurements include but are not limited to flow rate, volume and pressure. These measurements are used to determine the presence of collateral ventilation and to quantify such collateral ventilation.
Disclosed is an assembly for loading a bronchial flow control device into a container, such as into a delivery catheter. The assembly includes a funnel housing and a puller housing that mate with one another. The funnel housing defines a funnel-shaped loading cavity that receives a flow control device and that gradually reduces in size moving in a first direction. The puller housing is removably attached to the funnel housing and is also removably attachable to a bronchial flow control device that can be positioned in the loading cavity. The puller housing pulls the bronchial flow control device in the first direction through the funnel housing to gradually contract the bronchial flow control device into a compressed state of reduced size relative to the expanded state.
Disclosed is a sizing device for sizing an inside diameter of a lung passageway. The device includes an elongate shaft configured for positioning in the lung passageway and a sizing element at the distal end of the shaft. The sizing element defines a range of transverse dimensions that correspond to a range of transverse dimensions suitable for use with a predetermined set of bronchial isolation devices. The device is used to determine the suitability of a bronchial isolation device for use in the lung passageway prior to using a separate delivery catheter to deliver the bronchial isolation device into the lung passageway.
Disclosed is a method of regulating fluid flow for a targeted lung region. The method comprises injecting a therapeutic agent into the targeted lung region. The therapeutic agent induces a reaction in lung tissue of the targeted lung region or in a collateral pathway to the lung region to reduce collateral fluid flow into the targeted lung region. In one aspect, the method additionally comprises deploying a bronchial isolation device in the direct pathway to regulate fluid flow to the targeted lung region through the direct pathway. The therapeutic agent can comprise, for example, a sclerosing agent that induces a reaction that causes sclerosis in the lung tissue.
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Medical apparatus, namely, monitors, catheters, suction catheters, aspiration catheters, drug-delivery catheters, visualization catheters, balloon catheters, occluders, transducers, and sheaths for monitoring, treatment, imaging, assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the lungs and tracheal and bronchial tree and for airway management; endotracheal tubes; bronchoscopes, tracheal catheters, bronchial catheters; tracheal and bronchial prostheses, pulmonary stents and implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation. Marketing services in the field of medical and surgical apparatus, appliances and instruments. Medical research and development services in the field of medical and surgical apparatus, appliances and instruments.
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Medical apparatus, namely, catheters, [ suction catheters, aspiration catheters, drug-delivery catheters, visualization catheters, ] balloon catheters, occluders, transducers, [ and sheaths for treatment, imaging, ] assessing function of, or compiling data regarding, the [ lungs and tracheal and ] bronchial tree; [ endotracheal tubes; bronchoscopes, tracheal catheters, ] bronchial catheters; [ tracheal and ] bronchial prostheses, [ pulmonary stents and ] implantable devices, namely, endobronchial prostheses for implantation, all of foregoing for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and used by interventional pulmonologists and excluding monitors of gaseous substances [ Medical research and development services in the field of medical and surgical apparatus, appliances and instruments for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for use in interventional pulmonology and for diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases, and excluding monitors of gaseous substances ]
