Patent Examiner: Rafa; Michael

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Fixed-wire dilatation balloon catheter
Inventor: Euteneuer, et al. | Patent Number: 5702364

Asymmetric water jet atherectomy
Inventor: Drasler, et al. | Patent Number: 5496267

On-demand iontophoretic system
Inventor: Bettinger | Patent Number: 5427585

Iontophoretic delivery device
Inventor: Myers, et al. | Patent Number: 5405317

Method of lysing thrombi
Inventor: Lauer, et al. | Patent Number: 5399158

Iontophoretic delivery device and method of hydrating same
Inventor: Haak, et al. | Patent Number: 5385543

Needleless hypodermic injection device
Inventor: McKinnon, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 5383851

Iontophoretic administration of drugs
Inventor: Hillman, et al. | Patent Number: 5383848

Method and device for connecting ultrasound transmission member (S) to an ultrasound generating device
Inventor: Nita, et al. | Patent Number: 5382228

Ultrasound transmission member having improved longitudinal transmission properties
Inventor: Nita | Patent Number: 5380274

Vibrating catheter
Inventor: Dubrul, et al. | Patent Number: 5380273

Electrotransport agent delivery device and method
Inventor: Gyory | Patent Number: 5380271

Injection/activation apparatus
Inventor: Easton, et al. | Patent Number: 5378232

Inflatable percutaneous oxygenator with internal support
Inventor: Hattler | Patent Number: 5376069

Pulsating transdermal drug delivery system
Inventor: Sibalis | Patent Number: 5372579

Medical probe device and method
Inventor: Edwards, et al. | Patent Number: 5370675

Electrochemical controlled dispensing assembly and method
Inventor: Horres, Jr. | Patent Number: 5368571

Ultrasonic ablation catheter device having endoscopic component and method of using same
Inventor: Nita | Patent Number: 5368558

Ultrasonic ablation catheter device having multiple ultrasound transmission members
Inventor: Nita, et al. | Patent Number: 5368557

Medical probe device and method
Inventor: Edwards, et al. | Patent Number: 5366490

Disposable dosage unit for iontophoresis-facilitated transdermal delivery, related devices and processes
Inventor: Chien, et al. | Patent Number: 5362308

Fluid infusion sleeve
Inventor: Mackool | Patent Number: 5354265

Gas pressure driven infusion system by hydrogel electrolysis
Inventor: Bae, et al. | Patent Number: 5354264

Medical device
Inventor: Byrne, et al. | Patent Number: 5352192

Contrast media injector
Inventor: Hobbs, et al. | Patent Number: 5346470

Method and system for monitoring of blood constituents in vivo
Inventor: Yafuso, et al. | Patent Number: 5345932

Iontophoretic device incorporating an electrotransport adhesive
Inventor: Gyory, et al. | Patent Number: 5344394

Ultrasonic knife
Inventor: Hood | Patent Number: 5342380

Variable vacuum/variable flow phacoemulsification method
Inventor: Zanger | Patent Number: 5342293

Ultrasonic ablation device adapted for guidewire passage
Inventor: Nita, et al. | Patent Number: 5342292

Method for the treatment of retinal detachments
Inventor: Mames | Patent Number: 5336175

Pulsating transdermal drug delivery system
Inventor: Sibalis | Patent Number: 5336168

Single use disposable needleless injector
Inventor: Alchas, et al. | Patent Number: 5334144

Method and composition for increased skin concentration of active agents by iontophoresis
Inventor: Sage, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 5334138

Catheter with automatic needle guard
Inventor: Sircom, et al. | Patent Number: 5328482

Irrigation and aspiration apparatus
Inventor: Horiguchi, et al. | Patent Number: 5328456

Rehydratable product and method of preparation thereof
Inventor: Llyod, et al. | Patent Number: 5328455

Pulsating transdermal drug delivery system
Inventor: Sibalis | Patent Number: 5328454

Ultrasonic angioplasty device incorporating all ultrasound transmission member made at least partially from a superlastic metal alloy
Inventor: Pflueger, et al. | Patent Number: 5326342

Ultrasonic scalpel blade and methods of application
Inventor: Davison, et al. | Patent Number: 5324299

Angioplasty and ablative devices having onboard ultrasound components and devices and methods for utilizing ultrasound to treat or prevent vasopasm
Inventor: Passafaro, et al. | Patent Number: 5324255

Disposable automatic hypodermic needle guard
Inventor: Sircom, et al. | Patent Number: 5322517

Membrane for electrotransport transdermal drug delivery
Inventor: Theeuwes, et al. | Patent Number: 5322502

Method for treatment of cholelithiasis and chronic hepato- and cholecystopathies secondary to said disease
Inventor: Ikayeva | Patent Number: 5320601

Iontophoretic delivery device and method of hydrating same
Inventor: Haak, et al. | Patent Number: 5320598

Device and method for renewing electrodes during iontophoresis
Inventor: Sage, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 5320597

Booster for therapy of diseases with ultrasound and pharmaceutical liquid composition containing the same
Inventor: Tachibana, et al. | Patent Number: 5315998

Hypodermic needle guard and method to prevent needle stick injuries
Inventor: Hake, et al. | Patent Number: 5314414

Peristaltic pump apparatus having an improved misloaded IV tube detecting circuit
Inventor: Hara, et al. | Patent Number: 5312334

Piezo ultrasonic and electrosurgical handpiece
Inventor: Beaty, et al. | Patent Number: 5312329

Ultra-sound catheter for removing obstructions from tubular anatomical structures such as blood vessels
Inventor: Nita, et al. | Patent Number: 5312328

Cautery override safety systems endoscopic electrosurgical suction-irrigation instrument
Inventor: Bales, et al. | Patent Number: 5312327

Iontophoretic drug delivery apparatus
Inventor: Myers, et al. | Patent Number: 5312326

Pulsating transdermal drug delivery system
Inventor: Sibalis | Patent Number: 5312325

Iontophoretic delivery device and method of hydrating same
Inventor: Gyory, et al. | Patent Number: 5310404

Iontophoretic drug delivery device and circuit therefor
Inventor: Haynes | Patent Number: 5310403

Universal clamp
Inventor: Kalt, et al. | Patent Number: 5308339

Failsafe iontophoresis drug delivery system
Inventor: Haynes | Patent Number: 5306235

Method for closing an atrial appendage
Inventor: Johnson | Patent Number: 5306234

Gas powered self contained syringe
Inventor: Haber, et al. | Patent Number: 5304128

Ultrasonic angioplasty device incorporating improved transmission member and ablation probe
Inventor: | Patent Number: 5304115

Method and composition for iontophoresis
Inventor: Sage, Jr., et al. | Patent Number: 5302172

Safety hypodermic needle
Inventor: Poulsen | Patent Number: 5300039

Catheter introducer with flexible tip
Inventor: Hibbs, et al. | Patent Number: 5300032

Apparatus for removing cores of thermoplastic and elastomeric material
Inventor: Wuchinich | Patent Number: 5300021

Layered electrotransport drug delivery system
Inventor: Theeuwes, et al. | Patent Number: 5298017

Method and apparatus for microwave aided liposuction
Inventor: Rosen, et al. | Patent Number: 5295955

Puncture resistant balloon catheter
Inventor: Trotta, et al. | Patent Number: 5290306

Electrochemical controlled dispensing assembly and method for selective and controlled delivery of a dispensing fluid
Inventor: Horres, Jr. | Patent Number: 5290240

Iontophoretic delivery device and method of hydrating same
Inventor: Haak, et al. | Patent Number: 5288289

Fluid infusion sleeve
Inventor: Mackool | Patent Number: 5286256

Drug delivery apparatus and method
Inventor: Shapland, et al. | Patent Number: 5286254

Angled rotating surgical instrument
Inventor: Fucci | Patent Number: 5286253

Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of coronary artery disease by exercise simulation using closed loop drug delivery of an exercise simulating agent beta agonist
Inventor: Tuttle, et al. | Patent Number: 5286252

Vitreous cutter
Inventor: Sussman, et al. | Patent Number: 5284472

Infusion sleeve for surgical ultrasonic apparatus
Inventor: Ureche | Patent Number: 5282786

Drug delivery apparatus and method
Inventor: Shapland, et al. | Patent Number: 5282785

Skin treatment composition and method of use
Inventor: Sultenfuss | Patent Number: 5281196

Computer controlled smart phacoemulsification method and apparatus
Inventor: Costin | Patent Number: 5279547

Thrombolysis catheter system
Inventor: Mische, et al. | Patent Number: 5279546

Colon irrigation method
Inventor: Wilk | Patent Number: 5279542

Electrosurgical device
Inventor: Fox, et al. | Patent Number: 5273524

System to optimize the transfer of gas through membranes
Inventor: Hattler | Patent Number: 5271743

Ultra-sound catheter for removing obstructions from tubular anatomical structures such as blood vessels
Inventor: Nita | Patent Number: 5267954

Improved ultrasonic knife
Inventor: Hood | Patent Number: 5261922

Enhanced peritoneal membrane plasmapheresis
Inventor: Popovich, et al. | Patent Number: 5261876

In situ photodynamic therapy
Inventor: Dougherty | Patent Number: 5257970

Hypodermic needle guard and method to prevent needle stick injuries
Inventor: Hake | Patent Number: 5256153

Biphasic power source for use in an iontophoretic drug delivery system
Inventor: Sage, Jr. | Patent Number: 5256137

Vacuum system for use during surgical procedures
Inventor: Marcus, et al. | Patent Number: 5254110

Multiple site drug iontophoresis electronic device and method
Inventor: Maurer, et al. | Patent Number: 5254081

Iontotherapeutic devices, reservoir electrode devices therefore, process and unit dose
Inventor: Chien, et al. | Patent Number: 5250022

Contrast media injector
Inventor: Hobbs, et al. | Patent Number: 5249579

Ultrasonic device having wire sheath
Inventor: Alliger | Patent Number: 5248296

Bioelectrode seal
Inventor: Jacobsen, et al. | Patent Number: 5248295

Indicator for iontophoresis system
Inventor: Haak, et al. | Patent Number: 5246417

Collagen gathering apparatus
Inventor: Takasu | Patent Number: 5244458

Syringe having graphics visualization features
Inventor: Howe | Patent Number: 5242405

Ultrasonic handpiece
Inventor: Strukel | Patent Number: 5242385

Process and device for determining parameters of interest in living organisms
Inventor: Skrabal | Patent Number: 5237993

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