Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity, including a non-vascular body passageway, by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The shroud may be released from the balloon. Subsequently, the balloon may be withdrawn from the body cavity, leaving the shroud in vivo to perform its hemostatic function. Optionally, the shroud can be withdrawn at some later point by the use of an extension “tail” which is included on the shroud. An alternative method of this invention for controlling or preventing a bleeding situation within a pathological cavity is the use of filling material to plug the cavity. The invention also includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway.

Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6', 6") and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6', 6") can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. The system includes an anchoring device and delivery device which allow a surgeon to achieve two different objectives during reattachment of tissue to bone. The system allows grasping and manipulation of the tissue to achieve proper location and tension on the tissue, and also attachment of the tissue to the bone after the desired location and tension are achieved. The anchoring device comprises a base, means for anchoring the device in bone, and at least two tissue grabbing members. Also included is a method of using the system to reattach soft tissue to bone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biopsy device having the ability to adjust the size of the sample to be removed. The biopsy device includes biopsy needle assembly and cannula insertion guide co-axially aligned therewith such that longitudinal adjustment of the cannula insertion guide likewise adjusts the exposure of the stylet and cutting edge of the biopsy needle assembly thereby changing the size of the resulting sample. A longitudinal adjusting element is positioned between and connects the cannula insertion guide and housing of the device. The invention is particularly useful in biopsy procedures where improved control over sample size and cutting stroke are desirable.

Abstract: A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6′, 6″) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6′, 6″) can be located in a nasal cavity and inflated.

Abstract: Apparatus for arresting bleeding in a body cavity comprising a delivery means (29) and an inflatable non-elastomeric balloon (27) connectable to the delivery means (29), wherein the apparatus includes at least one pressure control means for automatically controlling inflation of the balloon (27) so that the balloon (27) can be inflated to a predetermined pressure.

Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The balloon may be disposed around a central tube to supply inflation medium. The tip of the device is soft to aid with insertion. The invention includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway, as well as a method of making the devices.

Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity, including a non-vascular body passageway, by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The shroud may be released from the balloon. Subsequently, the balloon may be withdrawn from the body cavity, leaving the shroud in vivo to perform its hemostatic function. Optionally, the shroud can be withdrawn at some later point by the use of an extension “tail” which is included on the shroud. An alternative method of this invention for controlling or preventing a bleeding situation within a pathological cavity is the use of filling material to plug the cavity. The invention also includes the corresponding devices and systems for such control of bleeding within a body cavity or passageway.

Abstract: Bleeding is controlled on an inner surface of a body cavity, including a non-vascular body passageway, by inserting into the cavity an expandable balloon which is covered by a hemostatic shroud, expanding the balloon, and compressing the shroud against the site of bleeding. The shroud may be released from the balloon. Subsequently, the balloon may be withdrawn from the body cavity, leaving the shroud in vivo to perform its hemostatic function. Optionally, the shroud can be withdrawn at some later point by the use of an extension “tail” which is included on the shroud. A method for controlling or preventing a bleeding situation within a pathological cavity is the use of filling material to plug the cavity.

Abstract: A biopsy surgical appliance comprises a biopsy needle having a stylet (21) and a cannula (31), disposed coaxially along an axis (Y) and activated by a mechanical device with two slides (20, 30) which can slide longitudinally inside a shell (10, 50). The first slide (20) of the two slides (20, 30) has a "U" shape with tines (22a, 22b) oriented longitudinally and is moved longitudinally in a first operative environment, in which the central section (22c) of the "U" shape supports one component (21) of two components (21, 31) which constitute the biopsy needle (21, 31). The second slide (30) of the two slides (20, 30) has a head (32) which extends towards and beyond the axis (Y) without interfering with the first operative environment and is inserted freely between the tines (22a, 22b) of the first slide (20), and in which the head (32) supports the other component (31) of the two components (21, 31) which constitute the biopsy needs.

Abstract: A biopsy surgical appliance includes a stylet slider sliding in a longitudinal plane and placed laterally with respect to a longitudinal axis, a cannula slider sliding in a longitudinal plan placed laterally with respect to the axis of a needle and not interfering in the operative framework of stylet slider, holding/releasing device made up of a first independent hooking/releasing device for stylet slider, a second independent hooking/releasing device for cannula slider, two independent single control push-buttons of which the first one acts on the first hooking/releasing device and the second one is of the progressive type and acts in progression on said first hooking/releasing device at the first device if it has not been released yet and then on the second hooking/releasing device.

Abstract: A system for tissue removal (biopsy) using a biopsy needle (2,3) appliance (30) and an inserting guide (20) extending lengthwise along a same (y) axis includes, between the handpiece-shell (1) and said inserting guide (20), adjusting means (4,5,6,7,8) adjustably mobile lengthwise suitable for moving said inserting guide (20) lengthwise with respect to said biopsy needle (2,3), so as front free end (22) of cannula-guide (20) may be adjustably positioned above or below front free end of cannula-cutting edge (3).

Abstract: A surgical instrument in the form of a biopsy needle for removing tissue samples from a patient. The device has means for preloading to excise tissue samples of a preselected one of many possible tissue sample sizes. After preloading, the procedure is easily accomplished using a single hand. The tip is rendered less traumatic by positioning the distal end of the tissue sample notch relatively close to the very distal tip of the stylet. This is accomplished by grinding the distal tip of the stylet into an elliptical shape in a plane having a lateral projection which is away from the distal end of the tissue sample notch.

Abstract: A device for performing a biopsy, in particular a bone-marrow biopsy, comprises a needle (1) provided with a handgrip (2) and a cannula (3) housing a mandrel (5) movable within the cannula bore (4).

Abstract: A biopsy guillotine needle, wherein said needle comprises a guillotine portion therewithin a drawing member is able of longitudinally sliding, said drawing member being rigid with the free end of a flexible cable, controlled for sliding within a flexible sheath by control means acting on the opposite end of said flexible cable.