Abstract: A wound spacer device comprising multiple beads connected by non-absorbable suture material is disclosed. The device can be applied, for example, by a first responder to an injured individual, or can be applied by a trauma treatment facility, such as a Level 2 medical unit. In typical embodiments the device allows for site-specific controlled elution of an antimicrobial agent, such as Tobramycin, including defined elution over a period of time, such as 48 or 72 hours.

Abstract: A wound spacer device comprising multiple beads connected by non-absorbable suture material is disclosed. The device can be applied, for example, by a first responder to an injured individual, or can be applied by a trauma treatment facility, such as a Level 2 medical unit. In typical embodiments the device allows for site-specific controlled elution of an antimicrobial agent, such as Tobramycin, including defined elution over a period of time, such as 48 or 72 hours.

Abstract: A wound spacer device comprising multiple beads connected by non-absorbable suture material is disclosed. The device can be applied, for example, by a first responder to an injured individual, or can be applied by a trauma treatment facility, such as a Level 2 medical unit. In typical embodiments the device allows for site-specific controlled elution of an antimicrobial agent, such as Tobramycin, including defined elution over a period of time, such as 48 or 72 hours.

Abstract: The invention relates to porous drug delivery devices and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an active agent delivery system including a reservoir body defining a plurality of interconnected pores, an active agent disposed within the interconnected pores, and a first polymeric layer disposed over the reservoir body. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device including a porous substrate defining a plurality of interconnected pores, an active agent disposed within the interconnected pores, and a first polymeric layer disposed over the reservoir body. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making an active agent delivery system including forming a porous reservoir body, inserting an active agent within the porous reservoir body, and applying a polymeric layer over the porous reservoir body. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Coating compositions containing bioactive agents, and medical devices coated with compositions containing bioactive agents are described. In certain embodiments the coating compositions comprise a first layer, said first layer containing a bioactive agent and a polymeric material derived from poly[vinylpyrrolidone]; and a second layer outside said first layer, said second layer comprising poly(butylmethacrylate) and poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate). In some example embodiments the coating composition further comprises a third layer outside said first layer, said third layer comprising poly(butylmethacrylate).

Abstract: A wound spacer device comprising multiple beads connected by non-absorbable suture material is disclosed. The device can be applied, for example, by a first responder to an injured individual, or can be applied by a trauma treatment facility, such as a Level 2 medical unit. In typical embodiments the device allows for site-specific controlled elution of an antimicrobial agent, such as Tobramycin, including defined elution over a period of time, such as 48 or 72 hours.

Abstract: The invention relates primarily to the field of packaging sterile articles for use in the medical device field. In an embodiment, the invention includes a package for a repetitive volume sectionally separable medical device. The package can include support material for receiving and retaining a repetitive volume sectionally separable medical device. The support material can have a plurality of sealable portions suitable for sealing after placement of the medical device in contact with the support material. The package can also include indicia placed on said sealable portions of the support material. Other embodiments are included herein.

Abstract: A system for automatic optimizing and rapid booking of reservations for services. The system includes a reservation data sorter for receiving and sorting electronic data signals comprising information describing service availability for selected services from service providers. Also included is a communication component for allowing a user of the system to access the system and for the reservation data sorter to communicate with the user. A comparison component is provided for comparing the needs of a user accessing the system with the availability of the service to achieve an optimum, location-dependent reservation preference at any time the user communicates with the system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to capture an enabling portion of a voice and then to create a voice template or profile signal which may be combined at a later time with noise of another origin to reconstitute the original voice. Such reconstituted voice may then be used to speak any form or content provided via digital input thereto, and to say content which was not spoken in an original form by the original voice. Products and processes for online use are disclosed, as are certain business methods and industry applications.