ENRICO NICOLO
Medical Practice in Floreffe, PA

2012007, Mar 29, 2012

Apr 1, 2011

13/078338

Enrico Nicolo - Jefferson Hills PA, US

A61B 17/03

606151

An inguinal hernia prosthesis includes a cord locating structure that provides cord protecting functions. The cord locating structure, which may be a semi-circular or other shaped recess positioned along a longitudinal peripheral edge of the prosthesis, is designed to only surround a portion of the cord, e.g. less than 180 or preferably 120 degrees, with the remaining cord circumference being positioned by the element against appropriate muscle tissue. The cord locating structure may be referenced as a non-encircling lateral cord locating structure. The prosthetic: provides tension free repair; minimizes cord damage through tissue ingrowth/strangulation effects, inadvertent suturing through the cord structure, and abrasion with the prosthetic; and minimizes size of prosthetic used in the repair; and is configured to reconstitutes the pre-hernia muscle physiology.

6652595, Nov 25, 2003

Jan 9, 1998

09/488724

Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA

Davol Inc. - Cranston RI

A61F 202

623 2374, 623 2372, 600 36, 606 51

A universal, surgical prosthesis for hernia repair is provided in the form of a foldable sheet. The prosthesis includes a barrier layer formed of a material adapted to prevent biological adherence thereto, such as polytetrafluoroethylene, and a second surface layer formed of a material adapted to promote biological tissue adherence thereto, such as polypropylene. The second surface may be formed of a series of spaced projections. The prosthesis is adapted to be manipulated into an operative position to exhibit an appropriate exterior when in the operative position. In this manner, the universal, surgical prosthesis can be utilized for a wide range of surgical procedures.

6520398, Feb 18, 2003

May 25, 2001

09/866553

Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA 15025

Enrico Nicolo - McKeesport PA

A61B 17068

2271751, 227 19, 227156, 604227, 222386

A circular stapler for side to end, side to side or end to side anastomosis includes an actuating head portion attached to an elongated tubular body with a handle on the opposed end of the body from the head. The head includes an anvil and associated stapling mechanism, wherein the anvil and the associated stapling mechanism are positioned perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head. The anvil is releasably attached to the head and may be attached to the head through an anvil applicator. The anvil may include an extendable stem.

6592600, Jul 15, 2003

Oct 8, 1998

09/168649

Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA 15025

A61B 1708

606157, 606207

A surgical clamp allows for mobilization of an organ or hollow viscus of a patient during a surgical procedure with minimization of trauma to the organ or hollow viscus. The surgical clamp includes at least one handle adapted to be gripped by the user for manipulation of the surgical clamp and the engaged organ or hollow viscus, and at least on jaw attached to the handle, wherein the jaw is adapted to substantially encircle the engaged organ or hollow viscus of the patient. The clamp may be sized to fit through a conventional trocar such that the surgical procedure may be a laparoscopic procedure for operating on the organ or hollow viscus, such as the bowel.

6497650, Dec 24, 2002

Jul 28, 2000

09/627855

Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA

C. R. Bard, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

A61F 200

600 37

A prosthesis and a method for repairing a tissue or muscle wall defect, such as an inguinal hernia, near a cord-like structure, such as the spermatic cord. The prosthesis comprises a layer of repair fabric having a cord opening therethrough that is adapted to receive the cord-like structure when the prosthesis is implanted at the repair site. The prosthesis also includes a cord protector that is attachable to the repair fabric at the opening to isolate the cord-like structure from the fabric in proximity to the opening. The repair fabric may be formed from a material which is susceptible to the formation of adhesions with sensitive tissue and organs. The cord protector may be formed from material which inhibits the formation of adhesions with sensitive tissue and organs. The cord protector may overlie a portion of at least one of the first and second surfaces of the repair fabric. The cord protector may extend substantially farther away from the opening edge on one of the first and second surfaces than on the other of the first and second surfaces.

6117148, Sep 12, 2000

Oct 16, 1998

9/173867

Biagio Ravo - 69 - Rome, IT
Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA

A61B 1704

606153

An intestinal intraluminal reconstruction and resection device includes a mechanism for intussusception of the bowel, a bowel anastomosis mechanism and a mechanism for severing the resected bowel. The surgical device allows the user to carry out intraluminally an anastomosis first, prior to resection of the intestine or any hollow viscus, therefore not exposing the dirty intraluminal content to the clean abdominal or thoracic cavities. The above is achieved by first intussuscepting the hollow viscus, then anastomosis and finally intraluminal resection.

6279809, Aug 28, 2001

Mar 9, 1999

9/264764

Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA

A61B 17068

2271761

A circular stapler for side to end, side to side or end to side anastomosis includes an actuating head portion attached to an elongated tubular body with a handle on the opposed end of the body from the head. The head includes an anvil and associated stapling mechanism, wherein the anvil and the associated stapling mechanism are positioned perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the head. The anvil is releasably attached to the head and may be attached to the head through an anvil applicator. The anvil may include an extendable stem.

5937445, Aug 17, 1999

Nov 13, 1997

8/969782

Biagio Ravo - 69 - Rome, IT
Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA

A42B 104

2173

The one-piece surgical mask and cap includes a substantially planar blank with an eye opening formed therethrough. Straps are attached to the side edges of the blank for connecting the one-piece surgical mask and cap to the user. The upper portion of the blank above the eye opening forms the cap portion, and the lower portion of the blank below the eye opening forms the mask portion. Elastic bands may be provided surrounding the eye opening to further secure the one-piece surgical mask and cap of the present invention to the user.

7156804, Jan 2, 2007

Dec 2, 2002

10/307622

Enrico Nicolo - Clairton PA, US

Davol, Inc. - Cranston RI

A61F 2/00, A61F 13/00

600 37

A prosthesis for repairing a tissue or muscle wall defect. The prosthesis comprises a layer of repair fabric having first and second and an edge that extends between the first and second surfaces. The prosthesis also includes a barrier that is inhibits the formation of adhesions with adjacent tissues and organs. The barrier may overlap a portion of the first and second surfaces. The barrier may be formed separate from and attached to the layer of repair fabric to permanently cover a portion of the edge. The repair fabric may be formed from a material which is susceptible to the formation of adhesions with sensitive tissue and organs. The cord protector may be formed from material which inhibits the formation of adhesions with sensitive tissue and organs. The barrier may overlie a portion of at least one of the first and second surfaces of the repair fabric.