公开(公告)号：AU744083B2

公开(公告)日：2002-02-14

申请号：AU1944600

申请日：2000-02-24

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61N1/05

公开(公告)号：AU7077291A

公开(公告)日：1991-07-24

申请号：AU7077291

申请日：1990-12-19

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： COURY ARTHUR J ,  CAHALAN PATRICK T ,  DIDOMENICO EDWARD D ,  KEENEY KENNETH W ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: B29C59/10 ,  B29C59/12 ,  B29C59/14

公开(公告)号：FR2861580B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-12

申请号：FR0411643

申请日：2004-11-02

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： GERBER MARTIN T ,  STARKEBAUM WARREN L ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/30 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61L31/14

公开(公告)号：DE102004052139A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：DE102004052139

申请日：2004-10-27

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： STARKEBAUM WARREN L ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61F2/48 ,  A61F5/44

Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to treatment of fecal incontinence by the implantation of one or more bulking prostheses proximate to an anal sphincter. These bulking prostheses, which may include biocompatible hydrogel, are inserted into the tissue near the anus through a small opening in the mucosa. When inserted, the bulking prostheses are in a miniature state. Upon introduction into the body, the devices enter an enlarged state. In their enlarged state, the bulking prostheses supply extra bulk to the tissues proximate to the anal sphincters. With the extra bulk, the patient can exercise voluntary control over the external sphincter to close the anus and maintain fecal continence.

公开(公告)号：AU2214297A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-19

申请号：AU2214297

申请日：1997-03-14

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61N1/362 ,  A61N1/05

公开(公告)号：AU6123790A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-28

申请号：AU6123790

申请日：1990-08-22

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： DOAN PHONG ,  BRENNEN KENNETH R ,  HOLLEMAN TIMOTHY W ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61M37/00

Abstract: An electrical stimulation lead incorporating an electrode assembly (10) which dispenses a drug (50) adjacent the stimulation site. The lead is provided with a fixation helix (17) located at the distal end of the lead. An electrode (14) may be extended distally within the helix (17). When extended, the electrode (14) serves as a guard against perforation or other damage to tissue by the helix (17). In its retracted position, the electrode (14) is located roughly adjacent the distal end of the lead body, and lies against the tissue to be stimulated. Advancing and retraction of the electrode is accomplished by means of a stylet (24) which is removably engageable with the proximal end of the electrode (14). In one embodiment, the stylet (24) functions to both advance and retract the electrode (14). In an alternative embodiment, the stylet (24) is used only to advance the electrode (14), and retraction of the electrode (14) is accomplished by a resilient conductor.

公开(公告)号：FR2861579B1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-12

申请号：FR0411544

申请日：2004-10-28

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： STARKEBAUM WARREN L ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61L31/14

公开(公告)号：DE602005025506D1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：DE602005025506

申请日：2005-08-10

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： SWOYER JOHN M ,  CHRISTOPHERSON MARK A ,  TROPSHA YELENA G ,  WOESSNER JULIE M

IPC: A61B18/18

公开(公告)号：DE102004052970A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：DE102004052970

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： GERBER MARTIN T ,  STARKEBAUM WARREN L ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61F2/48 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61F2/84 ,  A61M29/04 ,  A61M39/22

Abstract: The procedure uses one or more packing prostheses (28, 30) in the form of a partial cylinder or sphere made from a hydrophilic polymer that forms a hydrogel in the presence of water, so that it expands after implantation. It is inserted round the patient's urethra (10) coaxially with the urethra's inner surface and closes the urethra when the patient exercises voluntary control over an exterior urethral sphincter (18).

公开(公告)号：AU623326B2

公开(公告)日：1992-05-07

申请号：AU6123790

申请日：1990-08-22

Applicant: MEDTRONIC INC

Inventor： DOAN PHONG ,  BRENNEN KENNETH R ,  HOLLEMAN TIMOTHY W ,  SWOYER JOHN M

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61M37/00

Abstract: An electrical stimulation lead incorporating an electrode assembly (10) which dispenses a drug (50) adjacent the stimulation site. The lead is provided with a fixation helix (17) located at the distal end of the lead. An electrode (14) may be extended distally within the helix (17). When extended, the electrode (14) serves as a guard against perforation or other damage to tissue by the helix (17). In its retracted position, the electrode (14) is located roughly adjacent the distal end of the lead body, and lies against the tissue to be stimulated. Advancing and retraction of the electrode is accomplished by means of a stylet (24) which is removably engageable with the proximal end of the electrode (14). In one embodiment, the stylet (24) functions to both advance and retract the electrode (14). In an alternative embodiment, the stylet (24) is used only to advance the electrode (14), and retraction of the electrode (14) is accomplished by a resilient conductor.