A system and method for an improved biological interface system that processes
multicellular signals of a patient and controls one or more devices is disclosed. The system …

The present invention is a percutaneous tissue removal apparatus including a flexible drill
shaft and means for transmitting motion to the shaft. A cutting tip is mounted on the Shaft to …

Nov. 1, 2001, and a continuation-in-part of application No. and Crew LLP 09/783,253, filed
on Feb. 13, 2001, and a continuation-in part of application No. 09/782,927, filed on Feb. 13 …

An immunoisolatory vehicle for the implantation into an individual of cells which produce a
needed product or provide a needed metabolic function. The vehicle is comprised of a core …

Apparatuses and methods selectively blank a neurological channel of a medical device
system in the treatment of a nervous system disorder. A selected signal of a selected …

(57) ABSTRACT A device and a method using the same, for reducing rest enosis and
hyperplasia after intravascular intervention. In particular, the present invention provides …

Biodegradable, porous, polymeric implant material provides substantially continuous
release of bioactive agent during in vivo use. Bioactive agent is initially released in amounts …

A formulation for inducing sustained regional local anesthesia in a patient comprising a
substrate comprising a local anesthetic and an effective amount of a biocompatible …

Methods of treating chronic pain within a patient include applying at least one stimulus to a
peripheral nerve within the patient with an implanted system control unit in accordance with …

57 ABSTRACT A formulation and methods for inducing Sustained regional local anesthesia
in a patient comprising a Substrate compris ing a local anesthetic and an effective amount of …