Abstract: An eye gaze training device is disclosed, including associated methods to record an impact and to provide a cue or feedback with a proper delay between action and instinctual eye tracking, improve hand-eye coordination, and thereby to improve one's performance in a sport, athletic event, or the like. This training device and associated methods provides for detection, recording, classification, translation, transmission, and learning, all associated with teaching and learning the proper way of striking an object with another object with proper hand-eye coordination. In various embodiments associated systems and methods of the eye gaze training device are included. In at least one embodiment, the eye gaze training device includes a microcontroller, impact sensor, power source, feedbacks, alert device, control settings and switches, accelerometers, position detectors, any one or more of which may be used in an eye gaze training device, as well as additional devices such as headbands, waist devices, leg devices.

Abstract: An eye gaze training device is disclosed, including associated methods to record an impact and to provide a cue or feedback with a proper delay between action and instinctual eye tracking, improve hand-eye coordination, and thereby to improve one's performance in a sport, athletic event, or the like. This training device and associated methods provides for detection, recording, classification, translation, transmission, and learning, all associated with teaching and learning the proper way of striking an object with another object with proper hand-eye coordination. In various embodiments associated systems and methods of the eye gaze training device are included. In at least one embodiment, the eye gaze training device includes a microcontroller, impact sensor, power source, feedbacks, alert device, control settings and switches, accelerometers, position detectors, any one or more of which may be used in an eye gaze training device, as well as additional devices such as headbands, waist devices, leg devices.

Abstract: A device for modifying a body lumen of a mammal in need thereof is provided, comprising a helically-cut tube comprising cutting teeth, said helically-cut tube substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of said device, a ramp wire that is displaced from the longitudinal axis of said device over at least a portion of said ramp wire and is enclosed by said helically-cut tube over at least a part of the length of said ramp wire, a drive rod wherein the broach may be moved proximally, distally, and/or radially via proximal, distal, and radial motions, respectively, of the drive rod. Also provided are methods for using the device.

Abstract: A device for modifying a body lumen of a mammal in need thereof is provided, comprising a helically-cut tube comprising cutting teeth, said helically-cut tube substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of said device, a ramp wire that is displaced from the longitudinal axis of said device over at least a portion of said ramp wire and is enclosed by said helically-cut tube over at least a part of the length of said ramp wire, a drive rod wherein the broach may be moved proximally, distally, and/or radially via proximal, distal, and radial motions, respectively, of the drive rod. Also provided are methods for using the device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of treating a patient's heart. In this method an instrument port is secured within a passageway through a wall of an apical region of the patient's heart to allow the passage of a treatment instrument.

Abstract: Instrument port for allowing access to the interior of the heart or other organ while minimizing blood loss.

Abstract: A stabilization device for use with a system for the percutaneous stabilization of adjacent vertebrae includes an elongated body having a radius of curvature, a leading end and a trailing end, wherein the trailing end is shaped and dimensioned to protrude from a pedicle surface once it is properly introduced within a vertebral body. It also an object of the present invention to a method for the percutaneous stabilization of adjacent vertebral bodies. The method includes inserting first and second elongated stabilization devices within the vertebrae such that they extend between adjacent vertebral bodies to securely stabilize the adjacent vertebral bodies, wherein the trailing ends of the first and second stabilization devices protrude from a pedicle surface once inserted within the vertebrae.

Abstract: A system for the percutaneous stabilization of adjacent vertebrae includes a plurality of elongated stabilization devices. Each stabilization device includes a radius of curvature. Each stabilization device further includes a leading end and a trailing end wherein the leading end is pointed for penetration through a vertebral body.

Abstract: A system for the percutaneous stabilization of adjacent vertebrae includes a plurality of elongated stabilization devices. Each stabilization device includes a radius of curvature. Each stabilization device further includes a leading end and a trailing end wherein the leading end is pointed for penetration through a vertebral body.

Abstract: An angioplasty balloon including a non-deployable stent to prevent or reduce the potential for slippage of the inflated balloon with respect to the vessel wall being treated. The balloon includes a non-deployable stent that is adapted to be secured to the balloon or angioplasty balloon catheter. The stent has a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one extension section, at least one set of serpentine rings and at least one set of elongation links that allow expansion of the strut to accommodate the inflation of the balloon. The stent is made of a material so that the stent collapses upon deflation of the balloon.