Abstract: Provided herein are anti-pathogen compositions that are suspensions or solutions (e.g., a homogeneous solution) in water (e.g., tap water or distilled water), saline, and/or a solvent comprising about 0.000000001% to about 5% by weight of an active component, wherein the active component is or comprises particles (e.g., ionic particles, microparticles, or nanoparticles) of an activated metal. The present disclosure further provides various uses for anti-pathogenic liquid compositions described herein.

Abstract: A method of treating an agricultural product includes positioning the agricultural product next to or on an exterior surface of an article. The article includes a core and a shielding material encasing the core such that the core is not exposed to the ambient surroundings. The shielding material includes the exterior surface. The core includes an antimicrobial material configured to reduce pathogens on the exterior surface without contacting the pathogens. The method also includes storing the agricultural product next to or on the exterior surface of the article for at least one day such that the antimicrobial material reduces pathogens in the agricultural product.

Abstract: An article including an antimicrobial core material and a shielding material encasing the core material such that the core material is not exposed to the ambient surroundings. The shielding material includes an exterior surface, and the core material includes an antimicrobial material configured to eliminate the pathogens on the exterior surface without contacting the pathogens. Furthermore, the shielding material includes a varying density of antimicrobial particles.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an activated metal or metal oxide useful for neutralizing pathogens. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a solid anti-pathogen composition comprising an active component, wherein the active component comprises particles of at least one activated metal. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an anti-pathogen liquid composition comprising particles of an active component and in a water or saline solution, wherein the active component comprises particles of at least one activated metal. Also described herein are methods for neutralizing microbes and pathogens on surfaces and in water.

Abstract: Described herein are metal compositions comprising a particles of a transition metal or transition metal oxide, characterized in that the metal composition exhibits a new series with improved qualities relative to a metal composition without the particles of the transition metal or transition metal oxide; and methods of making and testing the same.

Abstract: An article including an antimicrobial core material and a shielding material encasing the core material such that the core material is not exposed to the ambient surroundings. The shielding material includes an exterior surface, and the core material includes an antimicrobial material configured to eliminate the pathogens on the exterior surface without contacting the pathogens. Furthermore, the shielding material includes a varying density of antimicrobial particles.

Abstract: An antimicrobial article including a first layer of a shielding material having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The article also includes a core material coupled to the first surface. The core material includes an antimicrobial material configured to eliminate pathogens on the second surface without contacting the pathogens.

Abstract: A compression plate for use with treating a fracture on a bone includes a main body portion comprising a pair of opposing ends and a pair of arms. Each arm of the pair of arms extending from a respective end of the pair of opposing ends. The compression plate also includes a bending feature defined in at least one of the main body portion and the arms. The bending feature is configured to enable deflection of at least one of the main body portion and the arms such that the bending feature applies a compression force on the bone.

Abstract: An article including a first layer of a shielding material comprising a first surface and an opposite second surface. The article also includes an core material coupled to the first surface, wherein the core material is configured to eliminate pathogens located on the second surface.

Abstract: A reinforced cannulated screw assembly includes a cannulated screw and a reinforcing rod coupled to the cannulated screw. The cannulated screw includes a channel formed therethrough that is defined by an inner wall having at least one set of grooves formed therein. The reinforcing rod is configured for insertion into the channel. The reinforcing rod includes a set of protrusions configured to engage the at least one set of grooves.

Abstract: An antimicrobial article includes a first surface and an opposing second surface. The antimicrobial core is formed from an antimicrobial alloy comprising at least 50% molybdenum such that the antimicrobial alloy is configured to eliminate pathogens located proximate the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A suture delivery system includes a distal portion having a central opening therein and one or more flanges surrounding said central opening; a body portion connected with said distal portion; and at least one suture strand and needle combination removably connected with at least one of said distal portion and said body portion, wherein a first portion of said suture strand engages said flanges of said distal portion and said body portion stores a second portion of said suture strand and said needle.

Abstract: A reinforced cannulated screw assembly includes a cannulated screw and a reinforcing rod coupled to the cannulated screw. The cannulated screw includes a channel formed therethrough that is defined by an inner wall having at least one set of grooves formed therein. The reinforcing rod is configured for insertion into the channel. The reinforcing rod includes a set of protrusions configured to engage the at least one set of grooves.

Abstract: A multi-function, cannulated, surgical device includes a cannulated member that has an inner cannula, having an opening therein to allow communication between an interior space of the inner cannula and an environment exterior to the cannulated member, and an outer cannula connected with the inner cannula; and wherein the inner and outer cannulas define a shared slot therebetween to allow communication between the interior space of the inner cannula and an interior space of the outer cannula.

Abstract: A composite rod design having a core element, the core element made of at least one flexible and resilient core, a foam cell material shaped into annulus configuration and having the core element snuggly located therein, the foam cell material having a length of at least equal to the length of the core element, and an outer covering provided upon the foam cell material and wrapped around the composite rod design to the extent necessary to provide the necessary diameter for the composite rod for convenient usage.

Abstract: A composite rod design having a core element, the core element made of at least one flexible and resilient core, a foam cell material shaped into annulus configuration and having the core element snuggly located therein, the foam cell material having a length of at least equal to the length of the core element, and an outer covering provided upon the foam cell material and wrapped around the composite rod design to the extent necessary to provide the necessary diameter for the composite rod for convenient usage.