Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing locks. In some examples, an electronic device displays user interfaces for configuring a lock accessory device based on detected features of the lock accessory device, such as a short-range communication user interface for enabling an express mode of the lock accessory device and/or a pin user interface object for enabling a code for accessing the lock accessory device. In some examples, an electronic device displays a user interface corresponding to a respective user of a home automation system that includes statuses indicating whether the respective user has access to a plurality of lock accessory devices of the home automation system.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic suturing instrument, comprising an elongated cannulated suturing needle having a distal end configured to carry a suture through tissue and a proximal end adapted to connect to a syringe barrel and a lumen extending form said proximal end to an opening at the distal end for having a size for the passage of a suture, the opening at the distal end configured to receive a suture extending from the lumen along an outer surface of the needle wherein a sharp point extends forward of the suture. A companion instrument includes forceps having a distal end with jaws and a proximal end with a cannula extending from the proximal end to the distal end for passage of the needle, and the jaws having an opening enabling passage of the needle through tissue grasped in the jaws.

Abstract: Devices and methods for locking a suture to an anchor are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a suture anchor includes a first body configured to be driven into a bone, and a second body also configured to engage the bone and coupled to the first body. At a selected embedded depth of the anchor, the second body moves towards the trailing end of the first body to facilitate a suture-lock configuration as the anchor is driven in deeper. A suture retainer such as a ring, and a flared portion at or near the trailing end of the first body, facilitate locking of a suture between the ring and either or both of the second body and the flared portion as the second body pushes on the ring that in turn pushes against the flared end. In certain embodiments, such suture-lock can be achieved substantially simultaneously as the suture anchor is driven into its final embedded depth.

Abstract: Devices and methods for locking a suture to an anchor are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a suture anchor includes a first body configured to be driven into a bone, and a second body also configured to engage the bone and coupled to the first body. At a selected embedded depth of the anchor, the second body moves towards the trailing end of the first body to facilitate a suture-lock configuration as the anchor is driven in deeper. A suture retainer such as a ring, and a flared portion at or near the trailing end of the first body, facilitate locking of a suture between the ring and either or both of the second body and the flared portion as the second body pushes on the ring that in turn pushes against the flared end. In certain embodiments, such suture-lock can be achieved substantially simultaneously as the suture anchor is driven into its final embedded depth.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods relating to a suture passer that passes suture efficiently via motion of fluid in and out of the suture passer. In certain embodiments, the suture passer includes a syringe-like barrel and a plunger for drawing and expelling fluid from the barrel. A suture can be disposed within the barrel, and one end of the suture can be releasably secured to a portion of the plunger. In certain embodiments, the suture end can be releasably secured to a tip portion of the plunger. Various examples of suture releasing mechanisms and actuations of such mechanisms are disclosed. Also disclosed are examples of how such releasably secured sutures can be assembled and packaged into pre-loaded suture passer devices. Also disclosed are examples of suturing operations that can be achieved easier and quicker by use of such suture passer devices.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic suturing instrument, comprising an elongated cannulated suturing needle having a distal end configured to carry a suture through tissue and a proximal end adapted to connect to a syringe barrel and a lumen extending form said proximal end to an opening at the distal end for having a size for the passage of a suture, the opening at the distal end configured to receive a suture extending from the lumen along an outer surface of the needle wherein a sharp point extends forward of the suture. A companion instrument includes forceps having a distal end with jaws and a proximal end with a cannula extending from the proximal end to the distal end for passage of the needle, and the jaws having an opening enabling passage of the needle through tissue grasped in the jaws.

Abstract: A system for securing a tendon to a bore hole surface in a femur and a tibia, the system including a bone anchor having a flexible body with a distal end having an aperture to receive the tendon, and two legs forming a concave relief extending from the aperture to a split end, with the concave relief forcing the tendon into direct contact with the femur bore hole surface. An anchor insertion instrument is used to insert the anchor into the femur bore hole, the instrument having a pair of spaced apart pins to hold the bone anchor. A tibia fixation device joins the tendon to the tibia bore hole and has a generally cylindrical body with an open proximal end and at least two rounded legs formed by at least two slits extending from a distal end. At least one opening is located adjacent to the open proximal end for receiving the tendon. A clamping screw and spiked washer are used to lock the tibia fixation device and tendons into the tibia bore hole.

Abstract: A system for securing a tendon to a bore hole surface in a femur and a tibia, the system including a bone anchor having a flexible body with a distal end having an aperture to receive the tendon, and two legs forming a concave relief extending from the aperture to a split end, with the concave relief forcing the tendon into direct contact with the femur bore hole surface. An anchor insertion instrument is used to insert the anchor into the femur bore hole, the instrument having a pair of spaced apart pins to hold the bone anchor. A tibia fixation device joins the tendon to the tibia bore hole and has a generally cylindrical body with an open proximal end and at least two rounded legs formed by at least two slits extending from a distal end. At least one opening is located adjacent to the open proximal end for receiving the tendon. A clamping screw and spiked washer are used to lock the tibia fixation device and tendons into the tibia bore hole.

Abstract: An arthroscopy organizing apparatus comprises a generally rectangular box like housing having a front and a back and an upper surface defining a planar support surface, a line holder mounted on the support surface at the back and comprising a resilient elastomeric panel member divided by a plurality of slots into a plurality of resilient holding members defining line receiving and holding areas between adjacent holding members.

Abstract: A system for securing a tendon to a bore hole surface in a femur and a tibia, the system including a bone anchor having a flexible body with a distal end having an aperture to receive the tendon, and two legs forming a concave relief extending from the aperture to a split end, with the concave relief forcing the tendon into direct contact with the femur bore hole surface. An anchor insertion instrument is used to insert the anchor into the femur bore hole, the instrument having a pair of spaced apart pins to hold the bone anchor. A tibia fixation device joins the tendon to the tibia bore hole and has a generally cylindrical body with an open proximal end and at least two rounded legs formed by at least two slits extending from a distal end. At least one opening is located adjacent to the open proximal end for receiving the tendon. A clamping screw and spiked washer are used to lock the tibia fixation device and tendons into the tibia bore hole.

Abstract: A self-locking tissue anchoring screw comprises an elongated shank having a proximal end and a distal end, a threaded portion of the shank tapering to a point at the distal end, a cylindrical journal formed on the shank between opposing shoulders adjacent the proximal end a clamping ring having an inner diameter greater than the cylindrical journal mounted on the journal for receiving and clamping a suture upon insertion of the screw, and a head at the proximal end adapted to receive a driver.

Abstract: A compression interlocking system for stabilizing long bone fractures, comprises an elongated intramedullary rod having a proximial end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis, the rod adapted for extending within a bore generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of a long bone from a proximal end of the bone to beyond a fracture of the bone, a threaded member for fixing the proximal end of the rod to a first portion of a bone having a fracture, a second member for fixing the distal end to a second portion of the bone having the fracture, and a cam for moving the second portion of the bone toward the first portion of the bone for closing and applying compression to the fracture.

Abstract: A compression interlocking system for stabilizing long bone fractures, comprises an elongated intramedullary rod having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis, the rod adapted for extending within a bore generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of a long bone from a proximal end of the bone to beyond a fracture of the bone, a first member for fixing the proximal end of the rod to a first portion of a bone having a fracture, a second member for fixing the distal end of the rod to a second portion of the bone having the fracture, and a cam associated with at least one of the first and second members for moving the first portion of the bone and the second portion of the bone toward one another for closing and applying compression to the fracture.

Abstract: A compression interlocking system for stabilizing long bone fractures, comprises an elongated intramedullary rod having a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis, the rod adapted for extending within a bore generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of a long bone from a proximal end of the bone to beyond a fracture of the bone, a threaded member for fixing the proximal end of the rod to a first portion of a bone having a fracture, a second member for fixing the distal end to a second portion of the bone having the fracture, and a cam for moving the second portion of the bone toward the first portion of the bone for closing and applying compression to the fracture.

Abstract: A compression interlocking system for stabilizing shoulder fractures comprises an elongated intramedullary rod for extending within a bore generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the humerus from the proximal end of the humerus to beyond the fracture, a pair of proximal transverse bores in the rod for positioning proximate the fracture, and a pair of proximal lag screws for extending across said fracture and through said transverse bores.