Abstract: Disclosed is a method of growing cells on biodegradable microcarrier particles and more specifically growing chondrocytes for an extended period of time until they aggregate. These aggregated cells can be injected directly or shaped for implantation into the body. In another embodiment of this invention, the cell microcarrier aggregates are grown in a mold that is shaped to conform to the geometry of the desired body part to be replaced. An apparatus for shaping the aggregated cells is disclosed. The aggregated cells can be supplied in a kit.

Abstract: A viewing system for use with a breathing tube such as an endotracheal intubation tube or a tracheostomy tube and a viewing assembly having a viewing conduit for indirectly viewing the tracheal area of a patient into which the breathing tube is being inserted and for guiding the tube into place within the patient's trachea is disclosed. The viewing system also incorporates an adapter handle which allows the viewing assembly to be used with breathing tubes of varied lengths.

Abstract: A hand-held viewing system for use during medical procedures including endotracheal intubations or tracheostomies is disclosed. The viewing system includes an endoscope assembly having a fiber optic bundle for indirectly viewing the tracheal area of a patient into which the breathing tube is being inserted and a malleable sheath on the endoscope assembly for guiding the tube into place within the patient's trachea. The viewing system also incorporates an adapter stop which allows the endoscope assembly to be used with breathing tubes of varied lengths. A handle is included to which the endoscope assembly and a viewing means are removably connected.

Abstract: A body fluid collection, storage and transfusion system which contains a polymer-iodine coating to destroy toxic microorganisms. The system is intended to be used to disinfect blood or blood products, as well as urine, wound exudates, serum, plasma, drainage fluids and synovial fluids.