Abstract: A method for treating a stenosis includes providing a laser ablation system including a laser catheter, the laser catheter including a distal end having a plurality of laser emitters; positioning the distal end of the laser catheter within the subject proximate the target vascular portion; delivering laser energy to the laser catheter and emitting the laser energy from the plurality of laser emitters to ablate the stenosis; withdrawing the laser catheter from the subject; providing a balloon system including a drug-coated balloon, the balloon carrying at least one therapeutic agent, the therapeutic agent being a restenosis inhibitor; positioning the balloon within the subject proximate the target vascular portion; expanding the balloon to engage the target vascular portion; delivering the therapeutic agent from the balloon to the target vascular portion; delivering the therapeutic agent from the balloon to the target vascular portion; and withdrawing the balloon from the subject.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for collection and disposal of infectious and medical waste are disclosed. An embodiment includes a system with a body having a chamber that receives a container of medical waste. The chamber may include a canister that has limited access to the interior of the canister for safe collection of sharps material. The chamber may have at least one plate heater coupled thereto for providing heat to the chamber and a plurality of fins on the chamber to assist in cooling the chamber.