Abstract: The transcutaneous power supply and/or recharger device of the present invention enables a precise centering of the device with a receiver coil in an implant. In one embodiment, the power supply device includes a plurality of satellite sensors or coils disposed around the transmitter coil. A voltage value detected in the receiver coil is transmitted to the power supply or recharger device via a telemetric channel and indicates the amount of power being transferred, and, therefore, the accuracy of the reciprocal positioning of the power supply terminal with the receiver coil.

Abstract: A locking device for preventing movement of an elongated instrument includes a tubular base that has an outer surface and an inner surface. At least one lateral opening extends through the tubular base from the outer surface through the inner surface. At least one rocker arm is mounted to the base. Each of the rocker arms has a locking projection that extends radially inwardly aligned with one of the lateral openings of the base. An actuating member is rotatable relative to the base portion between first and second positions. In the first position the actuating member engages the rocker arm to urge the locking projection radially inward through the lateral opening and beyond the inner surface of the tubular base. Movement of the actuating member to the second position causes the locking projection to move radially outward through at least a portion of the lateral opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for tomosynthesis and/or mammography includes: an X-ray detector, for receiving and detecting X-rays in a first, detection plane; an X-ray source, which can be activated individually and is positioned to emit a corresponding X-ray beam towards the first, detection plane; a processing and control unit, for activating the X-ray source and receiving a signal relating to X rays which passed through the breast and were detected by the detector to derive a radiographic image representative of the internal structure of the breast; a grille for removing diffuse radiation, interposed between the source and the detector to receive X-rays which passed through the breast. The grille including plates positioned opposite the chest of the patient when the breast is positioned in a positioning region, and which are angled to converge towards the same region proximal to the X-ray source.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing tomosynthesis and mammography of a breast of a patient, comprises: an X-ray detector device, designed to receive and detect X-rays in a first, detection plane; a plurality of X-ray sources, stably positioned in a second plane which is substantially at a right angle to the first, detection plane in a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the detector device, each of the sources being individually activatable for emitting a corresponding X-ray beam towards the first, detection plane; a region for positioning the breast; a processing and control unit, connected to the X-ray sources for activating them individually and connected to the detector device for receiving a signal relating to the X-rays which passed through the breast and were detected by the detector device, the unit being designed to derive from the signal at least one radiographic image representative of the internal structure of the patient's breast.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing-tomosynthesis and mammography includes an X-ray detector for receiving and detecting X-rays in a first, detection plane; a plurality of X-ray sources are positioned in a second plane substantially at a right angle to the first plane and which can be individually activated for emitting a corresponding X-ray beam towards the first, detection plane, at least a first part of the sources movable relative to the detector and including a first source mobile in a first direction of movement parallel with the first, detection plane for emitting X-rays from a plurality of operating positions along said first direction of movement; a region for positioning the breast; a processing and control unit, for controlling the X-ray sources and receiving a signal relating to the detected X-rays passed through the breast to derive radiographic image representative of the internal structure of the breast.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a system to control mechanical lung ventilation with volume band, more particularly a system to manage respiratory cycles in patients. Preferably, said respiratory cycles are controlled under pressure, so that the volumes as inspired by the patient are maintained within a volume range, comprising a lower volume limit and an upper volume limit, which are previously determined.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical product in the form of an anti-snoring substance includes a container containing the anti-snoring substance, the anti-snoring substance being in the form of a solution pre-concentrate. The container is made by a blow-fill-seal technology, wherein the container material is Polyethylene or Polypropylene. The container includes a body portion containing the anti-snoring substance and a fluid outlet portion configured to deliver the anti-snoring substance.

Abstract: A handpiece for tissue treatment is provided. The handpiece has receiving means for receiving a first light beam, at least two components and selector device being movable between at least two positions, each position corresponding to a component. The selector device may be moved between the two positions, thereby positioning a selected component in a beam path of the first light beam. The selected component provide one or more functions, such as sensing, emitting a third light beam, emitting no light beam, and/or emitting a second light beam in response to the first light beam being incident on the selected component. The second or third light beam may, if present, be emitted towards a target area, or said light beam(s) may be deflected towards a target area. Furthermore, a method for tissue treatment using such a handpiece, and a selector device for use in such a handpiece is provided.

Abstract: A 3-way stopcock for medical use is described and includes a body or nucleus (1) wherein a principal arm (2) and two secondary arms (3, 3?) converge and a plug or stopper (4) acting inside the body or nucleus (1). According to the invention, the two secondary arms (3, 3?) present initial curved flexible segments (3a, 3?a) having a high elastic index, which respectively extend into parallel final distal segments (3b, 3?b).

Abstract: A method of delivering a fluid to a pharynx area through a nasal cavity includes bringing a pump to a nasal passage of a nose at an angle of approximately ?90 to 130 degrees relative a horizontal ground plane, and pumping a jet of the fluid through the nasal passage.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a flow sensor with double obstruction disclosing a simple and innovative structure, able to promote a series of advantages and new technical effects from the combination of fixed and variable obstruction elements. More particularly, the present invention comprises a front main body (12) and a main body (40) fitted to each other so to press two obstruction elements, the first one being fixed (30) and the second being variable (50), so to increase sensitivity and reduce the annoying noise, being especially useful to monitor patients for long periods.

Abstract: The present application relates to an inventory survey using radio frequency, where the monitoring procedure is carried out automatically by means of a movement self-monitoring of the inventory in cabinet (1), the data sent to the central will allow the required actions to be taken for controlling and managing the inventory in an effective and traceable manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to stents coated with hydrophilic polymers containing S-nitrosothiols, which are able to provide local delivery of both nitric oxide and S-nitrosothiols by diffusion. This device is intended for coronary angioplasty applications with the purpose of inhibiting acute and chronic restenosis and refers to processes of stent coating with hydrophilic polymers containing incorporated S-nitrosothiols. This invention refers to an intracoronary implant device used in medical procedures, and introduces new S nitrosothiol-eluting stents coated with hydrophilic polymer multilayers. The hydrophilic polymers used for coating are polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpirrolidone and polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinylpirrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpirrolidone/polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinylpirrolidone/polyethylene glycol blends.

Abstract: An implant and method for treating both stress urinary incontinence and anterior vaginal wall prolapse. The implant includes a central body having a central longitudinal axis and including a central base, two lateral supporting parts positioned on each side of the central base in regard to the central longitudinal axis, two inferior tapes extending laterally outward from the two lateral supporting parts, and two superior tapes extending laterally outward from each side of the central body. The inferior and superior tapes are oriented in the direction of the front of the implant, the inferior tapes configured to support the bladder and the superior tapes to correct stress urinary incontinence.

Abstract: A method for sequentially detecting multiple target nucleic acid fragments in a sample includes steps of adding a sample into a column having a test snare which has thereon two or more single strand capture DNA sequences; wherein each capture sequence binds specifically with one target nucleic acid fragment, and forms a double strand segment; washing out unbound target nucleic acid fragment; adding a first DNA probe, which has thereon a chemical label, to attach specifically to a probe binding site of the first target nucleic acid fragment; washing out unbound first probe; adding a triggering solution to trigger the chemical label; and detecting signals on the test snare for determining the first target nucleic acid fragment; subsequently, adding a second DNA probe to bind specifically to the second target nucleic acid fragment; washing, triggering and detecting signals for determining the second target nucleic acid fragment in the same manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a system to control mechanical lung ventilation with volume band, more particularly a system to manage respiratory cycles in patients. Preferably, said respiratory cycles are controlled under pressure, so that the volumes as inspired by the patient are maintained within a volume range, comprising a lower volume limit and an upper volume limit, which are previously determined.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external penile prosthesis or device which is designed to stimulate a couple's sexual pleasure during vaginal intercourse. The inventive device has been designed ergonomically on anatomical/physiological bases that are related to the erogenous zones of the male and female genitals. The device consists of a duckbill-shaped head, three ventral rings and a posterior appendage. According to the invention, each of said components performs a particular, specific function. The device is used by the man during vaginal intercourse after it has been duly positioned on the external genitals, such that the above-mentioned head lies longitudinally against the dorsal face of the erect penis where it is fixed in place by the distal, central and proximal rings. The proximal ring is placed around the root of the penis, behind the scrotal sac, such that the semi-spherical posterior appendage remains in contact with the perianal skin of the user.

Abstract: An intra-vas deferens occlusive device for male contraception includes an axial filament having a small identification ball at the proximal end thereof, which remains outside the vas deferens but which is joined to an anchoring filament and to two occlusive bodies essentially in the form a clamp. The occlusive bodies are joined in a first embodiment by the interconnecting filament and in a second embodiment by the vertices thereof, such as to form a peripheral slit. Both embodiments terminate in a flange which is assembled to a washer pivot of the ad hoc insertion and implantation needle of the device.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a filtering device for bone marrow aspirate, a kit comprising said filtering device, a method to obtain a biocompatible material enriched with progenitor cells, the material per se obtained from said method and to the use of said material for bone treatment, both in humans and animals.