Abstract: A kit that includes an absorbent product adapted for mucosal membrane hemostasis, and instructions using the absorbent product is disclosed. The absorbent product can include a liquid permeable pouch, and at least one sheet of absorbent material within the liquid permeable pouch. The instructions can include rolling and/or folding the absorbent product, placing the rolled and/or folded absorbent product proximate the site of the bleeding, and applying pressure to the absorbent product. The instructions can also include inserting the absorbent product into a mucous membrane, such as a nostril or the vaginal canal. Methods of utilizing the absorbent product and the kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device is provided for delivery of a therapeutic agent to the anal and perianal regions. The device includes a deployable internal anchor adapted to comfortably anchor the device in the anal canal, a shaft adapted to store and release the agent to the anal canal, and an external bumper adapted to store and release the agent to the perianal tissue and externally anchor the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a human or animal cavity, the device comprising an internally wearable plug comprising a pharmaceutically active composition; an externally wearable anchor element; and a sheath joining the plug to the anchor element such 5 that a wearer's finger can be received in the sheath to assist insertion.

Abstract: A medical instrument for treating and/or diagnosing anorectal disorders which comprises a slender member that is sized and shaped for being placed in the anal canal of a patient, along at least a portion of the anal sphincter, so that an outer surface of the slender member is in contact with inner walls of the anal canal.

Abstract: A method for forming an oxide semiconductor film having favorable semiconductor characteristics is provided. In addition, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device having favorable electric characteristics, with use of the oxide semiconductor film is provided. A method for forming an oxide semiconductor film including the steps of forming an oxide semiconductor film, forming a hydrogen permeable film over and in contact with the oxide semiconductor film, forming a hydrogen capture film over and in contact with the hydrogen permeable film, and releasing hydrogen from the oxide semiconductor film by performing heat treatment. Further, in a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method for forming an oxide semiconductor film is used.

Abstract: Described are medical graft products, systems, and methods useful for treating fistulae, particularly enterocutaneous fistulae. Certain products of the invention are configured to have portions residing in and around a primary fistula opening in a wall of the alimentary canal. One such product includes a biocompatible graft body which is configured to block at least the primary opening. The graft body includes a capping member connected to an elongate plug member. The capping member is configured to contact portions of the alimentary canal wall adjacent to the primary opening, and the elongate plug member is configured to extend into at least a portion of the fistula. A graft product of this sort may be particularly adapted to allow a portion of the capping member to be positioned alongside an exterior, lateral surface of the plug member, e.g., when placed in a delivery device lumen. Such a capping member may be hingedly or non-hingedly coupled to the elongate plug member.

Abstract: A stoma closure that includes a conformable portion for conforming to an individual's stoma. The conformable portion includes a sack containing particles. The conformable portion may include a gel that may be loose or be at least partly contained in a sack. The conformable portion may include foam. The conformable portion may be configured to permit venting of flatus, while obstructing the passage of liquid/solid stool.

Abstract: A sanitary disposable urine device is provided that includes an inner ring and outer ring each having a top surface and opposing bottom surface. The outer ring is substantially concentric with the inner ring and may be offset. At least one of the top surfaces of the inner and outer rings conforms to a body contour of a user's perineum. The device includes a hand holder coupled to the bottom surface of the inner ring, the hand holder having an opening configured to match to the inner ring. The device includes a fluid containing bag having an open end attached to the hand holder such that fluid flows through the inner ring and the opening of the hand holder into the fluid containing bag during usage. The device includes an inner bag inside the fluid containing bag having an absorbent material and an outer sealable bag to secure the device after use.

Abstract: Therapeutic device intended for the selective cytoreductive treatment of an obstruction in a natural lumen or passage of the human or animal body, said lumen being obstructed by the effect of a local cell proliferation, said device comprising a tubular element, in particular of cylindrical shape, intended to be placed in said natural lumen and sufficiently flexible to conform to said natural lumen, but sufficiently rigid to maintain an artificial channel in said lumen. The tubular element supports lengthwise a medicinal sleeve which is intended to come into line with, and into contact with, the obstruction once the natural lumen has been intubated, and is designed to deliver locally, at least in its outer surface portion, at least one therapeutic agent which is cytoreductive, in particular cytotoxic, through contact with the cells under whose effect said lumen is obstructed.

Abstract: A device for delivery of biologic materials, comprising: a cartridge having at least two cylinder bores for fluids to be delivered, wherein each cylinder includes an exit port for a fluid, a plunger within each cylinder for pushing the fluids out of the cylinder, a housing adapted to receive the cartridge, wherein the housing or cartridge includes an adaptor to receive and lock a manifold that operably connects to the exit ports of the cartridge, at least two toothed rams, wherein each toothed ram is at least partially within a cylinder bore, a trigger connected to the housing, wherein the trigger includes a toothed drive rack, a toothed wheel assembly that cooperates with the toothed drive rack and with the toothed rams, as well as methods of making the device, methods of using the device to treat discs, kits including the device.

Abstract: A urethral suppository comprising a non-meltable base member sized to prevent insertion of the base member into the urethra, a non-meltable reinforcement projecting from the base member, and a meltable portion formed around a portion of the reinforcement. The meltable portion tapers along the reinforcement and is shaped for cooperating with the action of the periurethral musculature to retain the suppository within the urethra. A method of delivering one or more therapeutic agents to the female urinary tract, the method involving insertion of the urethral suppository into the urethra. A method for manufacturing a reinforced urethral suppository.

Abstract: A gastric tube apparatus comprising a tube and a weighted leader which are releasbly attached by a material which dissolves in the patient's gastrointestinal tract. The apparatus is introduced into a patient through a nasal opening. After the tube and leader are properly placed in the gastrointestinal tract, the attachment material dissolves and the weighted leader may be removed from the patient, leaving the tube in place for treatment of the patient.

Abstract: A disposable device for transferring an active liquid into a body cavity has sufficient intrinsic consistency for being inserted by being thrust into the cavity. The device includes a central element, that is the source of at least part of the active liquid. The central element is preferably formed from a capsule having a wall that forms a detachable appendage. A peripheral element is arranged around the central element. The peripheral element may be a pad arranged to collect and absorb active liquid delivered into the body cavity by expanding and thereby being urged to press sealingly against mucous membrane of the body cavity.

Abstract: A mounting member for attaching a front-loading syringe to a powered injector is disclosed. The present invention may also include a plunger that has a two-piece molded core portion that is readily attachable to a plunger drive member of a powered injector. The plunger core may also be equipped with an anti-cocking flange to prevent the plunger from being axially misaligned within the syringe body which could result in fluid leakage between the plunger and the syringe body. An alignment flange may also be provided on the plunger to assist with the proper insertion of the plunger into the syringe during the assembly process. A method of manufacturing a syringe plunger is also disclosed. The present invention further includes a sleeve for clampingly engaging a heating blanket to the outer surface of a syringe.

Abstract: The invention concerns a disposable device (1) for transferring an active liquid into a body cavity (2), having sufficient intrinsic consistency for being inserted by being thrust into said cavity, said device comprising: a central element (3), at the source of at least part of the active liquid, a peripheral element (4) arranged around the central element, comprising a pad (5) arranged to collect and absorb the active liquid delivered into the body cavity, by expanding and thereby being urged to press sealingly against the mucous membrane of the body cavity (2). The central element (3) comprises a substrate relatively solid at room temperature outside the body cavity, and turning relatively liquid inside the body cavity, such that therein, said central element is liquefied at least partly to generate at least part of the active liquid.

Abstract: A system for facilitating hemostasis of a puncture site in a blood vessel injects an absorbable sponge pledget in a hydrated state to a position at an exterior of the blood vessel puncture to facilitate hemostasis. The system includes a tract dilator for locating the puncture, an introducer, and a pusher. The introducer includes a staging chamber for receiving the absorbent sponge pledget and a delivery chamber having a diameter smaller than a diameter of the staging chamber into which a hydrated pledget passes. The pledget is hydrated and compressed within the introducer and then ejected with the pusher to the delivery site to facilitate hemostasis of the blood vessel puncture. The system delivers the absorbable sponge pledget over a guidewire to ensure the proper positioning of the pledget over the puncture. The implanted absorbable sponge once delivered expands rapidly to fill the target site and is absorbed by the body over time.

Abstract: A method of delivering one or more therapeutic agents comprising providing a suppository comprising one or more therapeutic agents and a biocompatible carrier medium and shaped to be capable of cooperating with the periurethral musculature to retain the suppository in place in the urethra, inserting the suppository into the urethra, and retaining the suppository within the urethra by the action of the periurethral musculature for a period of time sufficient to permit the therapeutic agent to diffuse substantially into the urethra, the referred suppository comprising a shaft having a first end and a second end and shaped to be capable of cooperating with the action of the periurethral musculature to retain the suppository within the urethra and a substantially ellipsoidal knob extending from the second end of the shaft and sized to prevent insertion into the urethra.

Abstract: A waste water strainer has a horizontal flange having a center opening. A hollow barrel is secured to and extends downwardly from the flange and has a center opening concentrically located with respect to the center opening in the flange. A hollow strainer extension is threadably secured to a lower end of the barrel. A bushing with an internal concave surface is mounted within the upper end of the strainer extension. A circular disk valve having an annular outer surface symmetrical with the concave surface of the bushing is pivotally mounted on the concave surface of the bushing. The flange and the barrel have a chrome-like finished surface, and the strainer extension has a different finish surface.