Abstract: An Umbilical Forming Device is provided for enhancing healing of an umbilical wound in a subject following a surgery involving the umbilicus, including but not limited to an abdominoplasty. The Umbilical Forming Device comprises a flexible body comprising a wall, wherein the wall defines a hollow cavity and comprises one or more holes configured to facilitate drainage of secretions and/or ventilation of the umbilical wound. In some embodiments, the flexible body comprises proximal and distal openings configured to facilitate observation of the healing of the umbilical wound, removal of any secretions from the umbilical wound, and/or administration of one or more therapeutic agents to the umbilical wound. In some embodiments, the flexible body has a substantially rectangular shape and/or has a shape configured to facilitate contouring a scar from the umbilical wound to facilitate healing into an anesthetically pleasing umbilical structure. Packaged kits and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: An Umbilical Forming Device is provided for enhancing healing of an umbilical wound, scar, or contour in a subject following a surgery involving the umbilicus, including but not limited to an abdominoplasty. The Umbilical Forming Device comprises a flexible body configured for use during healing of the umbilical wound. In some aspects, the flexible body is free of any holes. In other aspects, the flexible body comprises a wall, wherein the wall defines a hollow cavity and comprises one or more holes configured to facilitate drainage of secretions and/or ventilation of the umbilical wound, including wherein the flexible body further comprises proximal and/or distal openings configured to facilitate observation of the healing of the umbilical wound, removal of any secretions from the umbilical wound, and/or administration of one or more therapeutic agents to the umbilical wound. Methods of use and kits comprising the devices disclosed herein are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for vaginal remodeling and treating gynecological disorders. A vaginal remodeling system comprising a flexible, inflatable, vaginal balloon capable of transferring heat and mechanical stress in a controlled manner to restore vaginal function. The proposed method to reactivate the cells in the vaginal tissue using thermal energy and mechanical energy using balloon dilatation and/or pulsing to promote the rejuvenation of the vaginal tissue will be accomplished by the system described in this disclosure.

Abstract: The delivery device for a breast implant has the shape of a rectangular cross section also enables to surgeon to orient the implant appropriately so that the flat bottom is parallel to the direction of the surgical incision. As such when the implant is delivered it would orient itself in the same plane as the surgical incision and hence in a plane more parallel to the chest wall.

Abstract: An occlusion device has spaced struts connected by end members and is covered with a sheath. An actuator runs through the frame defined by the struts and end members. The struts are delivered in tension and allowed to relax to flex outwardly for fixation. The struts can also be placed in a relaxed condition and then flexed with relative movement of the end members when coming closer together. The set position of the struts is locked. The actuator can be at least in part removed after the struts flex. An anchor can be placed proximally to the frame and it contains spaced elongated members connected into a tubular shape with circumferential bands that have bends for flexibility to collapse for insertion and expand when placed in the lumen.

Abstract: A permanent acute occlusion implantable device for sterilization of human female and method are described for immediate occlusion of the fallopian tubes of the human female, wherein an structure having an a shape to the normal anatomy of the ostium of the fallopian tube device consisting of a sealing segment is placed to seal the ostium of the fallopian tube. The sealing segment of the device is encased in an elastomeric material to provide the sealing action once the device is delivered into the ostium of the fallopian tubes. The occlusion device is held in place due to the spring action of the intermediate connecting segment which in turn is connected to an expanding anchoring segment. The occlusion device is delivered to the final location via a delivery sheath which is threaded through a hysteroscope.

Abstract: A permanent reversible acute occlusion implantable device and method are described for immediate occlusion of a body lumen, such as the fallopian tubes of the human female, but which can be reopened when necessary at a later date.

Abstract: An endoluminal occluding device consisting of a conical-shaped structure which is attached to a threaded central tubular element is capable of occluding a body lumen immediately after placement. When deployed within a body lumen, such as a fallopian tube, the conical-shaped structure extends radially outward from the central tubular element, thereby acutely occluding the body lumen, and, in the case of the fallopian tubes, preventing conception. As the acute occlusion device is being implanted into a body lumen, it is rotated, as the screw threads, which embed into the body lumen wall, advance the device within the body lumen to the desired located. Once implanted and deployed into a body lumen, the acute occlusion device provides immediate occlusion of the body lumen. A proximal anchor prevents the endoluminal device from migrating into the body lumen once it has been deployed.

Abstract: A tissue expander distributes antibiotics or other drugs and treats infections to the surrounding tissue. The tissue expander is provided with a manifold that can be accessed from outside via an injection needle which is connected to a series of channels containing drug effusion ports. When the tissue is infected antibiotics are injected into the manifold which in turn runs through the channels, effuse out the strategically placed ports to treat the infection. The procedure can be repeated until the infection is resolved. Any fluids effusing from the tissue are drained using the drainage channels that connect to a central drainage cavity and is later drained out of the body using a needle or cannula placed into a special drainage collection cavity.

Abstract: An occlusion device has spaced struts connected by end members and is covered with a sheath. An actuator runs through the frame defined by the struts and end members. The struts are delivered in tension and allowed to relax to flex outwardly for fixation. The struts can also be placed in a relaxed condition and then flexed with relative movement of the end members when coming closer together. The set position of the struts is locked. The actuator can be at least in part removed after the struts flex. An anchor can be placed proximally to the frame and it contains spaced elongated members connected into a tubular shape with circumferential bands that have bends for flexibility to collapse for insertion and expand when placed in the lumen.

Abstract: A permanent acute occlusion implantable device and method are described for immediate occlusion of a body lumen, such as blood vessels and the fallopian tubes of the human female, wherein an balloon expandable lumen occlusion device is placed within the lumen to be occluded. After inflating the balloon, the balloon is withdrawn leaving the expanded occlusion device in the lumen. The device is encased in an occluding impervious sheath and therefore completely occludes the lumen once the device is delivered and anchored into the inner wall of the body lumen.

Abstract: An endoluminal occluding device consisting of a conical-shaped structure which is attached to a threaded central tubular element is capable of occluding a body lumen immediately after placement. When deployed within a body lumen, such as a fallopian tube, the conical-shaped structure extends radially outward from the central tubular element, thereby acutely occluding the body lumen, and, in the case of the fallopian tubes, preventing conception. As the acute occlusion device is being implanted into a body lumen, it is rotated, as the screw threads, which embed into the body lumen wall, advance the device within the body lumen to the desired located. Once implanted and deployed into a body lumen, the acute occlusion device provides immediate occlusion of the body lumen. A proximal anchor prevents the endoluminal device from migrating into the body lumen once it has been deployed.

Abstract: A permanent reversible acute occlusion implantable device and method are described for immediate occlusion of a body lumen, such as the fallopian tubes of the human female, but which can be reopened when necessary at a later date.

Abstract: This invention relates to a temporary indwelling prostatic stent which provides a passage for urine through the prostatic urethra and which enable the patient to void the bladder at will. This temporary prostatic stent consists of a coiled or braided made out of metal or plastic section which spans the prostatic urethra, wings composed of memory alloy allowing an anchoring means in the bladder, and an anchoring means below the external sphincter, and a retrieval string to facilitate removal of the stent from the patient.

Abstract: A cutting needle assembly for making a percutaneous incision in a living body such as that required for supra-pubic catheterization. The cutting needle of the assembly consists of a hollow beveled tip needle shaft with a surgical blade suitably attached thereto at a distance proximal from the beveled tip, the blade extending radially outward from the needle shaft and extending along a length thereof, for use in creating cuts in tissue adjacent the needle to provide an opening of larger size than the needle puncture for the insertion of other medical instruments including dilators and catheters.

Abstract: An external control valve such as for an indwelling urethral catheter allows for selectively controlled urination via manual manipulation. The external valve is actuated by palpation as the patient compresses a proximal portion toward a distal portion of the valve. The valve includes a hollow stem having a bore in the wall thereof that is kept closed through the use of a biasing spring. Once the spring is compressed by the patient, bore is positioned within an opening in the distal portion, allowing urine to flow out of an opening in the proximal end of the valve.

Abstract: A support device suitable for urethral support is adjustable for length post operatively. An elongated body has at least one bellows and a line going through a passage in the elongated body. The elongated body is supported in the patient and the line is adjustable by balloon inflation or rotation of a drum. The amount of support can be changed postoperatively using an instrument inserted through the skin with a local anesthetic or even from outside the skin with no surgical intervention. The bellows changes length when adjustments are made.

Abstract: A support device suitable for urethral support is adjustable for length post operatively. An elongated body has at least one everting or intersusseception section and a line going through a passage in the elongated body. The elongated body is supported in the patient and the line is adjustable by an adjustable screw. The amount of support can be changed postoperatively using an instrument inserted through the skin with a local anesthetic or even from outside the skin with no surgical intervention. The everting section changes length when adjustments are made.

Abstract: A catheter described is a balloon angioplasty catheter either of Over the Wire design or the Rapid Exchange design and has an expansible sleeve over the balloon. The expansible sleeve is porous and is able to absorb large quantities of fluid and fluids containing anti-proliferative drugs or other bioactive agents. The porous sleeve also expands along with the balloon when the balloon is inflated making the porous sleeve in contact with the inner wall of the affected artery or body cavity. The pressure in the balloon can be increased or pulsed, using a piezoelectric transducer, to enhance the flow of the drug from the porous membrane into the vessel wall. The porous membrane can be left in contact for an extended time periods as the catheter contains an extra lumen to provide blood perfusion distal to the balloon. For those lesions necessitating extended drug delivery an additional lumen is provided to supply additional medicines to the lesions.

Abstract: The present invention uses several innovative means in order to place two stents into branched arteries that have atherosclerotic disease. The stent delivery catheter has means to place two separate guide wires into the two arteries, deploy the first stent in the main artery and provide an opening in the stent as well as a guide wire in the branch artery for the second stent carrying catheter to be threaded into the branch artery.