Abstract: A blood pressure measurement device includes a device body, a curler fixed to the device body, a fluid bag fixed to an inner surface of the curler and inflated by a fluid, and band provided integrally with an outer surface of the curler or the outer surface of the curler and an outer surface of the fluid bag and including a hook-and-loop fastener on an outer surface of the band.

Abstract: A blood pressure measurement device includes a case, a plurality of components including a pump provided in the case, a valve provided in the case, and a pressure sensor provided in the case, and a flow path plate unit in which a plurality of internal flow paths are formed, first ends of the plurality of internal flow paths being respectively connected to the plurality of components and second ends of the plurality of the internal flow paths being selectively connected to at least one of a plurality of cuffs and a plurality of testers configured to respectively test the plurality of components.

Abstract: A biological signal obtaining device includes: an imaging unit that performs imaging in accordance with an imaging condition, and to output pixel values of a plurality of pixels in each of channels that are included in two or more channels each corresponding to one of two or more wavelengths different from one another; a representative value calculating unit that calculates a representative value of each of the channels from pixel values of a plurality of intra-region pixels in a region showing a biological subject, the pixel values being included in the pixel values of the plurality of pixels; a control unit that sets the imaging condition so that the representative value of each of the channels is greater than, or equal to, a set value of each of the channels; and a biological signal calculating unit that calculates a biological signal from representative values of the two or more channels.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a patient's blood flow waveform require a pulse oximeter to non-invasively measure changes in parametric and blood flow measurements of the waveform. These parametric measurements, namely changes in diastolic pressure, ±?pd, changes in systolic pressure, ±?ps, and changes in pulse time rate, ±?tr, collectively affect the patient's blood flow volume. Thus, they can also be used, collectively, to assess the patient's heart muscle function as an indicator of his/her health condition.

Abstract: A monitoring method and related products. The method includes: obtaining sensing data measured by at least one sensing device, where the at least one sensing device is provided within the monitoring device and the sensing data characterizes a physical parameter of a gas flow at a side of the monitoring device, where the gas flow is delivered from the side of the monitoring device to a first user; and determining a first physiological parameter of the first user based on the sensing data.

Abstract: A wound draining pump system that prevents the cross contamination of a patient's wound and that allows the patient's wound and incision to heal faster. The wound drainage pump system comprises a rigid rectangular cartridge holder. A collapsible tank that has a negative pressure suction pump front end, the collapsible tank inserts within the rectangular cartridge holder. A surgical grade tube that connects to the negative pressure suction pump and to an absorption tip. The absorption tip is placed on the wound of the patient. And, an adhesive holder that secures the absorption tip on the wound of the patient.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a pressure sensor is provided. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor comprises a circuit board, a sensing element eccentrically positioned on the circuit board, a cover portion mounted to the circuit board and comprising a columnar portion defining a port, and a column of bio-compatible gel disposed within the port. The columnar portion has a distal open end and a proximal open end that is adhered to the circuit board and that surrounds the sensing element such that the columnar portion is eccentrically positioned relative to the circuit board. The columnar portion is connected to a reservoir containing a fluid, and the fluid is exposed to the gel column via the distal open end and such that a pressure of the fluid is translated by the gel column to the sensing element such that the sensing element detects the fluid pressure.

Abstract: An example agent administration device may comprise a housing. The device may further comprise a sharp assembly including a delivery sharp. The sharp assembly may be reciprocally displaceable along a guide channel of the housing. The device may further comprise an access port in fluid communication with the delivery sharp. The device may further comprise an actuation assembly configured drive the sharp assembly, via urging of a single bias member, from a storage state in which the delivery sharp is within the housing, through a first extended position in which the delivery sharp extends a maximum distance from the housing and to a partially retracted position in which the delivery sharp extends a lesser distance from the housing.

Abstract: One or more light sources may be integrated with a medication delivery device, and states of the light sources may be changed. For example, a first lighting state change may be performed, such as based on a detection that an applied force meets or exceeds a threshold break force or an interaction of a movable component with a proximal sensor integrated with the medication delivery device. The first lighting state change may provide visual feedback indicating that an injection has begun. Additionally, a second lighting state change may be performed, such as based on a detection that a resistive force meets or exceeds a threshold back force or an interaction of the movable component with a distal sensor integrated with the medication delivery device. The second lighting state change may indicate that a complete dosage of the medication has been delivered from the medication delivery device.

Abstract: An administration assembly for a medicament delivery device is presented having a plunger rod, a plunger rod holder and an activation sleeve configured to receive a portion of the plunger rod holder. The triggering member is configured to move the activation sleeve from a first position to a second position relative to the plunger rod holder. The plunger rod is configured to be axially locked relative to the plunger rod holder when the activation sleeve is in the first position. The plunger rod is released from being axially locked when the activation sleeve is moved towards the second position.

Abstract: A vent system for a respiratory therapy system may include: a vent housing comprising a base having a first orifice extending through the base to allow a vent flow of gas to be discharged to atmosphere to discharge gas exhaled by a patient from a pressurized volume, the vent flow of gas being continuous during respiratory therapy; a second orifice to allow gas to be discharged to atmosphere; a vent housing connector having an outlet opening; a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) having an HME housing and an HME material within the HME housing; and an elastically deformable membrane positioned adjacent to the base to apportion the vent flow of gas between the first orifice and the second orifice; the vent housing and the vent housing connector being configured to be connected to form a cavity, and the HME being positioned in the cavity.

Abstract: An introducer hub assembly, such as an introducer hub assembly of a leadless cardiac pacemaker, including a hemostatic seal having a cross-slit configuration, is described. The hemostatic seal can be retained between a hub cap and an introducer hub. The hemostatic seal includes a first section having first slits intersecting along a longitudinal axis of the introducer hub, and a second section having second slits intersecting along the longitudinal axis. The first slits are angularly offset relative to the second slits to reduce a likelihood that fluid will leak directly through the seal. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a torque transfer unit for rotating a flexible shaft. The torque transfer unit comprises an elongate track defining a track passage, and a key attachable to the flexible shaft and movable along the track passage. The key and the elongate track are configured to engage each other to inhibit relative rotation of the key and the track passage. The torque transfer unit is actuatable to selectively adjust an axial position of the key relative to the track passage. Some other embodiments provide a kit of parts.

Abstract: A persistent perfusion sheath assembly can be used for the passage of an intravascular medical device while maintain a flow passage in the vessel. The sheath assembly passes through an arteriotomy and can include a first lumen configured for the passage of a medical device; a second lumen configured to allow a flow of fluid from a location in the blood vessel upstream of the arteriotomy to a location downstream of the arteriotomy. The sheath assembly can further include a stylet, a sleeve or an additional sheath configured to selectively open and close the flow of blood between upstream and downstream of the arteriotomy. The sheath assembly can further include a closure device distal of the arteriotomy, the closure device configured to control blood flow through the arteriotomy.

Abstract: A delivery device for implanting a shunt device in a tissue wall includes an actuation arm extending through the delivery device, the actuation arm configured to seat an arm of the shunt device on the tissue wall, and a wavy release wire extending through the actuation arm, wherein the wavy release wire includes a wavy portion that forms a friction fit with the actuation arm.

Abstract: An electrode lead comprising an elongate lead body having a proximal end, a distal end and a plurality of electrical conductors, a biologically compatible, elastic, electrically insulative nerve cuff body that is associated with the distal end of the lead body, is configured to be circumferentially disposed around a nerve, has a pre-set furled state that defines an inner lumen and is movable to an unfurled state, a plurality of electrically conductive contacts carried by the nerve cuff body and electrically associated with the electrical conductors, and an inflatable nerve cuff straightener associated with the nerve cuff body and configured to at least substantially straighten the nerve cuff body when in a fully inflated state.

Abstract: A cochlear implant includes first and second ground electrodes, a flexible electrode array, a flexible electrode array, and a processing arrangement. The first electrode is positioned external to a cochlea of a patient. The second electrode is positioned within the cochlea on an apical side of an obstruction within the cochlea. The array has distal and proximal ends defining a length therebetween. The array includes electrode contacts arranged along at least a portion of the length. The array is inserted into the cochlea such that the distal end advances from a base of the cochlea towards an apex of the cochlea to a point located basally of the obstruction.

Abstract: A retinal ganglion cell (RGC) stimulation system for an optic nerve. The system can comprise a ground electrode, a stimulation electrode, a voltage or current source connected to both the ground electrode and the stimulation electrode and configured to stimulate the stimulation electrode with an electrical waveform having a first voltage and a first current, and a controller connected to the voltage or current source and controlling the first voltage and the first current of the electrical waveform.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the neuromodulation of two or more neuronal targets in treatment of a medical condition. The neuronal targets can be sympathetic nerves, parasympathetic nerves or a combination of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. The neuromodulation of the neuronal targets can comprise stimulation of the neuronal target, a conduction block of the neuronal targets or a combination of stimulation and conduction blocks of the neuronal targets. The neuromodulation is performed by one or more neuroregulators which can comprise electrical or non-electrical neuroregulators. The neuromodulation of each of the neuronal targets can include the same or different start/end times, the same or different durations, and/or the same or different neuromodulation patterns. The neuromodulation of the first neuronal target works in cooperation with the neuromodulation of the second neuronal target to treat a medical condition.

Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the invention relates to providing acute non-excitatory electrical heart failure therapy to a patient according to one or more criteria. Exemplary criteria are one or more of suffering from an acute angina episode, a patient after a myocardial infraction episode, a patient after heart surgery, a patient that is already on a Cath-Lab and would be beneficial to see if the treatment could help the patient, patients that suffer from heart failure and optionally already receive chronic non-excitatory electrical heart failure therapy, a patient that requires an improvement in blood flow, patients that show positive results from trial activation of acute non-excitatory electrical heart failure therapy, patients that require assistance in performing daily activities, like exercise, social events, after taking certain drugs, performing intercourse, sleeping and suffer from emotional stress.