Abstract: A method for registering a sensor coordinate system of a first sensor of an implant to an anatomical coordinate system using a surgical system is provided. The implant includes a second sensor, and the surgical system includes a surgical navigation system. The first sensor has a predetermined spatial relationship relative to the implant when the implant is coupled to a bone of a patient. The method includes receiving at least one medical image defining the anatomical coordinate system, the at least one medical image including a first body segment and a second body segment forming a joint. In addition, the method includes determining a first angle of the joint based on motion data, determining a second angle of the joint based on surgical navigation system, comparing the first angle to the second angle, and selectively adjusting one or more parameters of the first sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an implant with sensors that can communicate with an external source under predetermined conditions. The implant can include at least one sensor configured to detect implant data, a power source, an activation switch in communication with the at least one sensor, the activation switch configured to receive an external input, and a communication module configured to wirelessly communicate with an external source. The implant data can be any of an implant condition or adjacent surgical site condition. The activation switch can be configured to initiate wireless communication between the communication module and the external source to transmit the implant data in response to receiving the external input.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are related to assemblies, systems, and methods of using fluid collection assemblies and systems. The assemblies, systems, and methods of using fluid collection assemblies and systems include at least one shape memory material for forming and maintaining the fluid collection assembly into a selected shape. The shape memory material may enable for selective manipulation of the fluid collection assembly to contour to the anatomical features of variously sized patients.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices having shape memory material that may be selectively shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for the delivery of biocompatible materials such as anchors. The apparatus comprises an elongated body having a proximal end and an opposing distal end, a supporting arm extending outwardly from the distal end of the body, and a plurality of arms each extending outwardly from the distal end of the body. The plurality of arms may each define an arm lumen therewithin dimensioned to receive the biocompatible material. The apparatus comprises means for selectively moving each one of the plurality of arms relative to the longitudinal axis of the supporting arm between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, and means for selectively deploying the biocompatible materials from within one or more of the arm lumens into a tissue of a subject.

Abstract: A tissue anchor is disclosed. The tissue anchor comprises a base and first, second, third and fourth prongs being joined to the base at proximal ends thereof. In some embodiments, each of the first, second, third and fourth prongs extends radially outwardly from the proximal end along an arcuate path towards a distal end. The first, second, third and fourth prongs may be radially symmetrically such that the anchor has radial symmetry about a central axis of the anchor.

Abstract: A tissue anchor such as an annular anchor is disclosed. The annular anchor comprises a base, a first prong, a second prong, and an alignment pin. The first and second prongs each comprises a proximal end joined to the base, extending outwardly to a respective distal end. The alignment pin is oriented to protrude radially outwardly from a wall of the base in a direction generally orthogonal to a central axis of the base. The alignment pin has a protruded end projecting through a first opening formed in the wall of the base. The alignment pin is adapted to slide within a groove of a delivery device when the annular anchor is loaded in the delivery device for deployment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an implant with sensors that can communicate with an external source under predetermined conditions. The implant can include at least one sensor configured to detect implant data. The implant data can be any of an implant condition or adjacent surgical site condition. The implant can include a power source, and a motion switch in communication with the at least one sensor to receive the implant data. A communication module of the implant can be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external source. The motion switch can be configured to initiate wireless communication between the communication module and the external source when the implant data matches a predetermined reference value.

Abstract: Techniques are described for integrating a backup service into a management service. A plurality of endpoints are managed with at least one management interface and a particular set of operations are selected based on the one or more backup services identified, the set of operations including: determining differences between a set of data being backed up by the one or more backup services for each endpoint of the plurality of endpoints and data backup requirements for each endpoint, the differences indicating a portion of data of one or more of the endpoints not included in the set of data being backed up; and automatically adding the portion of data to the set of data being backed up by the backup service, wherein adding the portion of data is performed with operations selected based on the one or more backup services.

Abstract: Implementations herein may include methods, systems, and apparatuses enabling specification and production of expansion item sets that carry a randomized feeling from a player's perspective without degrading playability.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices having shape memory material that may be selectively shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a surgical implant comprising: an accelerometer; a sensor; and a processor. The processor configured to: receive a first data from the accelerometer based on a movement of the surgical implant; determine a type of movement of the surgical implant based on the first data; and adjust power to the sensor based on the type of movement of the surgical implant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for evaluating implant condition and associated patient condition. A method for determining an implant condition can include the steps of receiving implant vibration data from an implant coupled to a bone of a patient, receiving patient reported data from the patient, and generating an implant loosening score from the implant vibration data and the patient reported data. The implant vibration data can be generated by a sensor associated with the implant. The implant loosening score can be related to movement of implant with respect to the bone.

Abstract: An improved nylon-free recyclable multilayer package and a method for manufacturing the same is provided that addresses the shortcomings of currently available recyclable materials for flexible packaging and containers. One object of embodiments of the present invention will be to provide a flexible plastic package suitable for curbside recycling, for example, a package that may be in compliance with recyclability as defined by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). One such embodiment comprises a package manufactured from a material that is substantially free of nylon. Another or a second embodiment comprises a package manufactured from a material using a certain optimized ratio of compatibilizers in order to achieve suitable packaging performance and standards for recyclability. The flexible recyclable multilayer packaging material comprises a first laminate film and a second laminate film.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for the delivery of biocompatible materials such as anchors. The apparatus comprises an elongated body having a proximal end and an opposing distal end, a supporting arm extending outwardly from the distal end of the body, and a plurality of arms each extending outwardly from the distal end of the body. The plurality of arms may each define an arm lumen therewithin dimensioned to receive the biocompatible material. The apparatus comprises means for selectively moving each one of the plurality of arms relative to the longitudinal axis of the supporting arm between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, and means for selectively deploying the biocompatible materials from within one or more of the arm lumens into a tissue of a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sample gas filter assembly for a therapeutic gas delivery device. The sample gas filter assembly can have a filter apparatus, a water-permeable tubular membrane, and a ventilated cap. The sample gas filter assembly may be configured for maintaining a condensate pH from an assembly for humidity conditioning and filtering a sample gas in a therapeutic gas delivery device.

Abstract: A kinematics tracking system is described. The kinematics tracking system includes a first device configured to couple to a first segment of a musculoskeletal system and a second device configured to couple to a second segment of the musculoskeletal system. The kinematics tracking system further includes a computer configured to receive measurement data from the first device and the second device. The first device and the second device each have at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU) configured to measure orientation. The computer includes an application configured to support a registration process for the first and second devices. The application is configured to guide a user through at least one movement during the registration process.

Abstract: A robotic arm end effector and associated methods for picking up parcels, packages or other objects from a surface or picking space and delivering them to a sort cabinet or another destination combines at least a gripping element with an extendable support element. When in picking position, the gripping element is pointed in a downward orientation and the extendable support element is retracted. Once an object has been secured with the gripping element, the entire head may be turned upside down, a position that allows the support element to extend in such a way that it can accept the weight of the object. The object may then be transferred into one of the waiting cabinet bins, for example by tipping or tossing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are joint implants and methods for tracking joint implant performance. A joint implant according to the present disclosure can include a first implant coupled to a first bone of a joint; a second implant coupled to a second bone of the joint; an insert coupled to the first and second implants; an acoustic exciter configured to emit a vibration signal; a sensor to measure the vibration signal of the first implant, the second implant, and the insert; and a processor operatively coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to output a vibration signature to an external source.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a joint implant including a first implant coupled to a first bone of a joint, and a second implant coupled to a second bone of the joint and contacting the first implant. The second implant can include a plurality of sensors configured to measure data and a processor operatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and adapted to receive the data from the sensors. The processor can be configured to communicate with a neural network and a channel detector adapted to exclude a first portion of the data received from the processor and output a second portion of the data.