Abstract: An assembly may have an axle. Rotation of the axle may cause deflection of a portion of a medical device. A collet may have an opening. The axle may extent through the longitudinal opening. An actuator may be configured to interact with the collet. A first configuration of the collet may permit rotation of the axle relative to the collet and a second configuration of the collet may inhibit rotation of the axle relative to the collet.

Abstract: A medical imaging device is disclosed. The medical imaging device includes an ultrasound transducer having an acoustic stack comprising an active surface opposite a backing surface, a magnetic tracking sensor assembly, and a layered circuit assembly electrically and mechanically coupled to the ultrasound transducer and the magnetic tracking sensor assembly. The magnetic tracking sensor assembly includes a coupling surface. The backing surface aligns with the coupling surface.

Abstract: Intravascular imaging systems and methods for making and using intravascular imaging devices are disclosed. An example intravascular imaging device may include an imaging catheter. An imaging core may be translatable and rotatable within the imaging catheter. The imaging core may include a first imaging device and a second imaging device different from the first imaging device. A connector assembly may be disposed adjacent to a proximal end region of the imaging catheter. The connector assembly may be configured to connect the imaging catheter to a control unit. The connector assembly may include a first connector for connecting the first imaging device to the control unit and a second connector for connecting the second imaging device to the control unit. The connector assembly may be spring-loaded.

Abstract: Metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes may be treated using a system that is adapted to modulate an hepatic neural plexus of a patient. The system includes a stimulation device adapted for implantation near the patient's hepatic neural plexus and to provide mechanical energy to the patient's hepatic neural plexus, a source of excitation energy adapted to provide excitation energy to the stimulation device, and a controller that is operably coupled to the source of excitation energy and is adapted to control the source of excitation energy.

Abstract: A medical device includes a handle having a first end and a second end, a mixer positioned within the handle and an adapter coupled to the second end of the handle. A delivery needle includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The proximal end of the delivery needle is coupled to the first end of the handle. A sensor cable includes a distal end and a proximal end, and the proximal end of the sensor cable is positioned within the handle, and the distal end extends distally through the lumen of the delivery needle.

Abstract: An example medical device includes a handle, an actuation mechanism coupled to the handle, and a delivery needle, wherein a proximal end of the delivery needle is coupled to a first end of the handle. A fluid delivery device is coupled to a second end of the housing, and a retractable sensor is positioned within the handle. The retractable sensor is configured to extend distally through a lumen of the delivery needle in a non-retracted position during placement of the delivery needle within a body of a patient, wherein actuation of the actuation mechanism causes the retractable sensor to retract proximally through the lumen of the delivery needle into the handle to a retracted position.

Abstract: A medical device includes a handle having a first end and a second end, a mixer positioned within the handle and an adapter coupled to the second end of the handle. A delivery needle includes a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The proximal end of the delivery needle is coupled to the first end of the handle. A sensor cable includes a distal end and a proximal end, and the proximal end of the sensor cable is positioned within the handle, and the distal end extends distally through the lumen of the delivery needle.

Abstract: A system includes a medical device and computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause operations to be performed, including: receiving a three-dimensional (3D) image of anatomy, processing the 3D image to extract a 3D model identifying anatomical structures of interest, receiving images captured by an imaging device of the medical device as the medical device is navigated through a body lumen to a target site, including a current image of the target site, receiving medical device spatial information from a position sensing system including a transmitter/receiver in or on the medical device, processing the images and spatial information to generate a 3D surface map of the body lumen, registering the 3D model to the patient using the map and spatial information, and generating and displaying a graphical user interface overlaying a representation of a position/trajectory of the anatomical structures of interest on the current image.

Abstract: A medical device is described that may include a handle and a needle extending distally from the handle. The needle may be configured to be at least partially inserted into a body, and may include a sheath and a core disposed in the sheath. The core may have a distal portion including a distal tip, and a proximal portion distinct from the distal portion. A proximal end of the distal portion may be coupled to a distal end of the proximal portion to define a cavity between the proximal end of the distal portion and the distal end of the proximal portion. The needle may further include a device of a position sensing system arranged in the cavity. The device may be a transmitter device or a receiver device. The position sensing system may be configured to determine a position or an orientation of the distal tip.

Abstract: Medical systems are described, including a medical system includes a first medical device and a second medical device. The first medical device includes a handle and an insertion portion with a first working channel. A distal portion of the insertion portion of the first medical device includes a first tracking element and at least one camera. The second medical device includes a handle and an insertion portion. A distal portion of the insertion portion of the second medical device includes a second tracking element. The first tracking element is configured to provide a signal that indicates a position or orientation of the distal portion of the first medical device. The second tracking element is configured to provide a signal that indicates a position or orientation of the distal portion of the second medical device.

Abstract: An assembly may have an axle. Rotation of the axle may cause deflection of a portion of a medical device. A collet may have an opening. The axle may extent through the longitudinal opening. An actuator may be configured to interact with the collet. A first configuration of the collet may permit rotation of the axle relative to the collet and a second configuration of the collet may inhibit rotation of the axle relative to the collet.