Abstract: Absorbent articles may comprise first and second belts. Longitudinally opposing end regions of the absorbent chassis are connected with the first and second belts, and a portion of the chassis that overlaps an inner wearer facing surface of the first belt may define a chassis overlap region. In turn, the chassis overlap region comprises an adherence region, where adhesive is positioned between the chassis and the inner wearer facing surface of the first belt and permanently bonds the chassis with the first belt. The adherence region may comprise a first adherence zone adjacent an inner edge of the first belt, a second adherence zone adjacent a first end edge of the chassis, and a third adherence zone positioned longitudinally between the first adherence zone and the second adherence zone. The adherence region may define a separable region, which may be in the form of a pocket.

Abstract: A pneumatic accumulator may be fluidly coupled between a negative-pressure source and a dressing of a therapy system. The pneumatic accumulator may have a small volume and one or more deformable members that can deform under negative pressure, reducing the volume of the pneumatic accumulator. The pneumatic accumulator can smooth a pressure wave created by the negative-pressure source. The pneumatic accumulator may also provide additional negative-pressure storage capacity to the therapy system. For example, if a leak develops at the dressing, some of the negative pressure stored in the pneumatic actuator may be supplied to the dressing. The pneumatic accumulator may allow for reduced runtime of the negative-pressure source, leading to increased electrical efficiency.

Abstract: A renal failure blood therapy system includes a memory device storing a therapy target for a patient. The system also includes a processor configured to receive the therapy target for the patient, receive a desired solute concentration for the patient, and apply the therapy target and the desired solute concentration as inputs to an optimization routine. The processor is also configured to execute the optimization routine to determine at least one dialysis therapy prescription specifying at least a dialysis therapy duration, a dialysis therapy frequency, and at least one of a dialysis therapy blood flow rate or a dialysis therapy dialysate flow rate. The processor is further configured to display the at least one dialysis therapy prescription for confirmation or selection by a clinician and transmit the selected or confirmed dialysis therapy prescription to a dialysis machine for a subsequent dialysis treatment for the patient.

Abstract: A recirculation system for recirculating intestinal content within an intestinal tract of a subject including a recirculation pathway extending from a distal portion of the intestinal tract to a proximal portion of the intestinal tract forming a recirculation loop for recirculating the intestinal content through the proximal portion of the intestinal tract to increase nutrient absorption from the intestinal content. A bypass pathway in fluid communication with the recirculation pathway and configured to divert the intestinal content from the recirculation pathway to continue along the intestinal tract.

Abstract: A disposable hygiene absorbent product having a liquid-permeable topsheet of a translucent material, a liquid-impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core arranged between the topsheet and the backsheet is disclosed. The absorbent core has a smaller extension than the topsheet and the backsheet and is surrounded by a peripheral edge area which comprises the topsheet and the backsheet. The edge area has an elastic element extending longitudinally following the shape of the core and/or an outermost peripheral edge of the edge area. The backsheet has a different inherent color than the inherent color of the topsheet, the core and the elastic elements, and has a lower L*-value than the topsheet, the core and the elastic elements as measured by a reflectance spectrophotometer. The topsheet is provided with a printed pattern arranged to mask the elastic elements.

Abstract: A sensor-controlled thrombectomy system includes an aspiration catheter, an aspiration pump, a collection canister, aspiration tubing, an external unit separate containing a medial portion of the aspiration tubing, a sensing unit within the external unit, and a controller that can utilize an algorithm to generate pressure pulses in the sensor-controlled thrombectomy system.

Abstract: Bi-directionally positionable tampon configured to be disposed in a vaginal opening adjacent to a cervical os for absorbing and collecting vaginal discharge. The tampon includes an elastomeric ring to support an absorbent pad for collecting and absorbing bodily fluids. To support the absorbent pad, the elastomeric ring has a first circular-shaped edge and a second circular-shaped edge that surrounds the central aperture. A covering comprising a first pervious layer and a second pervious layer disposed adjacent to the first pervious layer is attached to the elastomeric ring and disposed at least partially in the central aperture of the ring. An absorbent pad is disposed in a cavity formed between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer of the covering. When the elastomeric ring is disposed in a vaginal opening, bodily fluid can pass through either the first and/or second pervious layers to reach the absorbent pad.

Abstract: Systems and methods are configured for accessing and treating carotid arterial vasculature and establishing retrograde blood flow during performance of carotid artery stenting and other procedures. A system includes a clamping structure movably coupled to an elongated shaft of the system, wherein the clamping structure includes a distal portion configured to clamp a blood vessel when a blood vessel is positioned between the distal portion of the clamping structure and the vessel support structure, wherein the distal portion clamps the blood vessel in a manner that flattens the blood vessel.

Abstract: A lid for an ostomy implant is provided. A base includes an attachment means for attachment to the implant and a sliding part. The sliding part is arranged such that when the sliding part is slid along a first sliding route, the sliding part causes the lid to be attachable to or detachable from the implant, and when the sliding part is slid along a second sliding route, the sliding part causes the lid to open, for evacuating a stoma to which the ostomy implant is connected, and closed, for preventing leaks from the stoma, while the lid remains attached to the implant.

Abstract: Selective extracorporeal blood disinfection systems and related methods are disclosed. The systems comprise an input tube forming a flowpath for the flow of infected blood. The systems further comprise a disinfection unit comprising a microbicidal light emitting device configured to emit visible light within the range of about 380-425 nm and/or about 500-700 nm, and a treatment flowpath in communication with the input tube that is substantially transparent to the emitted light of the microbicidal light emitting device for receiving at least a portion of the flow of the infected blood therethrough. The microbicidal light emitting device effectuates a dose of the emitted light to the infected blood flowing through the treatment flowpath to disinfect the blood. The systems also comprise an output tube in fluid communication with the treatment flowpath forming a flowpath for the flow of the disinfected blood from the disinfection unit.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to interatrial shunting systems and associated devices and methods. For example, a system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include a shunting element implantable into a patient at or adjacent a septal wall. The shunting element can have a lumen that fluidly connects a left atrium and a right atrium of the patient to facilitate blood flow therebetween when the shunting element is implanted. In some embodiments, the system further includes a flow control element to selectively control blood flow between the left atrium and the right atrium.

Abstract: A tampon including a pledget, a wicking member disposed in direct contact with the pledget, and a withdrawal cord is disclosed. The wicking member is non-coaxially arranged with respect to the withdrawal cord.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article includes a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent structure positioned intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The topsheet includes an elongate central portion and two wing portions opposingly laterally extending from the elongate central portion. The topsheet forms a wearer-facing surface in the two wing portions. The topsheet includes one or more continuous channel-forming structures following one or a plurality of paths. The one or plurality of paths is substantially symmetric about a central longitudinal axis of the topsheet and predominately circumscribes a discharge locus on the central longitudinal axis of the topsheet. The one or more continuous channel-forming structures extends across a central lateral axis of the topsheet. The topsheet includes a continuous hinge forming structure following a path extending generally longitudinally along one of the wing portions and extending across the central lateral axis of the topsheet.

Abstract: A pant type absorbent article includes a back elastic belt comprising a waist guard portion extending towards the crotch region from a closed base line towards an open edge, wherein the waist guard portion is formed by a first inner waist fold extending from a second inner waist fold, the second inner waist fold extending from the inner sheet, and a first elastic member bonded between the first inner waist fold and the second inner waist fold, wherein the waist guard portion is partially bonded to the remainder of the elastic belt from which the first and second inner waist folds extend to define a pocket.

Abstract: A vacuum aspiration control system for use with a vacuum source and an aspiration catheter includes a connection tubing configured to act as a fluid conduit between the vacuum source and the aspiration catheter. A controllable valve is configured to control a level of vacuum in the connection tubing provided by the vacuum source, and one or more pressure sensors are associated with the connection tubing. A controller is configured to periodically sample flow when the current flow state is unrestricted, utilize an artificial neural network to classify a flow state for the sampled flow, close the controllable valve if the flow state for the sampled flow is classified as unrestricted, and hold the controllable valve open if the flow state for the sampled flow is classified as restricted or obstructed.

Abstract: A reusable urinary catheter (72), comprising a catheter tube (12), a drainage member (22), the proximal end portion of the drainage member being connected to the distal end of the catheter tube, the distal end portion of the drainage member defining a drainage opening (28); a collapsible sleeve (18) surrounding the catheter tube, an introducer attached to the proximal end portion of the sleeve and the distal end portion of the sleeve being attached to the drainage member, the drainage member including channels (23) in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the sleeve, the channels allowing passage of sterilization fluid into and out of the sleeve; a holder (74) having a first port (66) and a second port (68), the introducer being releasably attached to the first port and the drainage member being releasable attached to the second port; and a sterilization fluid located within the sleeve.

Abstract: Systems and methods of in situ pressure control at an anatomical environment during a procedure are disclosed. An exemplary irrigation and suction system comprises a user input configured to receive from a user a desired pressure to be applied to the anatomical environment, or a desired flow condition corresponding to the desired pressure. The system comprises a pressure sensor to sense a pressure at or near the anatomical environment, and a control module to adjust one or more of an irrigation flow rate or a suction flow rate of at least one working channel of a medical device to maintain the pressure of the anatomical environment at substantially a level of the desired pressure, or to maintain the desired flow condition in the working channel during the procedure.

Abstract: A powered handpiece for imparting to a cannula of a medical device a reciprocal movement of amplitude (?x) along a longitudinal axis (X) is provided. A housing (1) at least partially encloses a hollow tube (2) extending along the longitudinal axis (X) between an inlet end (2i) and an outlet end (2o), the inlet end (2i) being configured for coaxially coupling the hollow tube (2) to a hollow cannula (10). A ring (3) rigidly is coupled to the hollow tube (2) and has an opening (3o) defined on a plane (X, Y), having a length, L, Y?X. A cam (4) mounted on a rotation axle (4r) parallel to a second transverse axis (Z) normal to the plane (X, Y) (i.e., X?Y?Z), offset from a centroid (C) of the cam on the plane (X, Y) by a distance (?P), and set at a fixed position relative to the housing (1), the cam being engaged in the opening (3o).

Abstract: A catheter having opposed tissue contacting surfaces for creating an anastomosis between two blood vessels is utilized to facilitate a method for percutaneously placing a biologic graft at a procedural site. The method may comprise steps of advancing a biologic graft over a guidewire into a blood vessel at a biologic graft attachment site, advancing a catheter over the guidewire, and creating an anastomosis between the biologic graft and the blood vessel by activating the catheter to apply energy to a vessel wall of the blood vessel and to a wall of the biologic graft.

Abstract: A medical implant includes a primary tubular member having a first end and a second end and defining a primary longitudinal axis and a primary lumen. The primary tubular member is disposed in an arterial-venous connection. The medical implant also includes a baffle disposed transversely to the primary longitudinal axis within the primary lumen. The baffle defines at least one aperture therethrough.