Abstract: A stent may include a radially expandable tubular framework includes a first end region, a second end region, a medial region positioned between the first end region and the second end region, and a lumen extending therethrough. The radially expandable tubular framework is configured to expand from a radially collapsed configuration to a radially expanded configuration. A plurality of covering strips are positioned along at least one of the first end region, the medial region, and the second end region. The plurality of covering strips fully covering the radially expandable tubular framework in the radially collapsed configuration, and the plurality of covering strips are configured to separate from one another in the radially expanded configuration to expose portions of the radially expandable tubular framework therebetween.

Abstract: The artificial muscle actuator device is structured to suit the muscles of the body and has a versatile structure that can be applied as a device responsible for the motion function of a robot, due to a small, electric-power-conserving motive power source that uses balloon inflation and deflation and eliminates fluid pressure loss. In the artificial muscle actuator device, an actuator unit and a first artificial muscle unit are connected by a first linking tube, the actuator unit and a second artificial muscle unit are connected by a second linking tube, the first artificial muscle unit and the second artificial muscle unit are attached to a body site, and the actuator unit is controlled by current conduction, so as to perform flexion and extension movements of a skeleton at the body site.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for crimping prosthetic implants onto a delivery apparatus are disclosed. In some examples, a system for crimping a prosthetic valve to a delivery apparatus includes a support body having a central channel and a support surface that extends around the central channel, the support surface configured to receive the prosthetic heart valve thereon and the central channel configured for the delivery apparatus to extend therethrough. The system further includes a crimping device including a channel configured to receive the prosthetic heart valve and a first opening to the channel on a first side of the crimping device, the first opening configured to receive the support body therethrough.

Abstract: A stent graft device that includes a frame, a cover material covering the frame, and an anchoring member having an adjustable geometry is provided. The anchoring member may be incorporated as part of the frame or coupled thereto. The anchoring member may be formed of a material having a tensile strength such that it can be bent, straightened, or otherwise changed in shape. Tissue growth over and/or around the anchoring member anchors the stent graft device within a lumen. During removal of the stent graft device, the geometry of the anchoring member changes to allow the anchoring member to be removed from the tissue growth along a removal path with minimal trauma. The design and/or shape of the anchoring member is not particularly limited so long as the anchoring member has an adjustable geometry that permits tissue overgrowth and subsequent removal from the tissue overgrowth with minimal trauma.

Abstract: A guide sheath device with an integrated stabilization wire is provided. The guide sheath device includes an elongate member having a proximal and distal end and a lumen there between and a stabilization wire integrated to the elongate member.

Abstract: A stent composed by a bioabsorbable network of polymer fibers that can be rearranged upon expansion, accommodating for diameter enlargement without the need of a strut or strut pattern and providing temporary support to a biological duct, is provided. Additionally, a stent is provided where the rearranged fibrous network of its expanded state can act as a scaffold for cell infiltration and promote autologous tissue formation.

Abstract: One or more medical devices may be provided that may be used, for example, in bariatric surgery including a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The one or more medical devices may include a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy stapling guide in conjunction with a calibration tube in accordance with one or more examples. According to an example, the calibration tube may be a flared, multi-diameter calibration tube. The flared, multi-diameter calibration tube may have a first diameter along a portion of the tube and a second diameter that may larger than the first diameter along at least another portion of the tube. The calibration tube may be used in conjunction with the stapling guide to align stomach such that it may be stapled along the stapling guide (e.g., to perform the vertical sleeve gastrectomy).

Abstract: Disclosed is a stent device including: a stent formed in a cylindrical shape by weaving a wire; and a cover formed by overlapping an inside cover disposed on an inside of the stent and an outside cover disposed on an outside of the stent, wherein the cover has a fixation portion at which the inside cover and the outside cover are fixed to each other, and an accommodation portion which is formed by the inside cover and the outside cover and accommodates the wire, and wherein the accommodation portion has a normal accommodation portion and an expanded accommodation portion that is wider than the normal accommodation portion in a radial direction.

Abstract: The stapler for performing laparoscopic gastric sleeve procedures is similar to a conventional surgical stapler, including a handle assembly, a shaft extending distally from a distal end of the handle assembly, and an end effector mounted on a distal end of the shaft. The end effector includes a lower jaw and an upper jaw, the lower jaw being adapted for supporting a staple cartridge and the upper jaw having an anvil surface facing the lower jaw. A proximal end of at least one of the lower and upper jaws is convexly curved, thus forming an at least substantially semicircular or semielliptical open space between the proximal ends of the lower and upper jaws, enabling a bypass sleeve to be formed by stapling without resection of the stomach.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for delivering and deploying an implantable medical device with respect to a target site along a tissue wall by applying suction to draw the tissue wall to a delivery and deployment device, such as to a tissue-penetrating end of the delivery and deployment device. An additional implantable device may be deployed distal to the tissue wall, such as to facilitate manipulation of the distal wall. At least a portion of the first implantable medical device may be deployed with respect to the additional implantable medical device, such as within a lumen of the additional implantable medical device. The implantable medical device may shift from a delivery configuration to an expanded deployed configuration, and at least a portion of the implantable medical device may expand beyond the deployed configuration after deployment device to further resist migration of the implantable medical device from the target site.

Abstract: A connector for a strap includes a buckle assembly having a base part, and a strap mount flexibly depending from the buckle assembly. The strap mount is integrally connected to the base part such that the base part is rigid when the strap mount bends relative thereto.

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods for applying a tension force to various tissues. The devices may be delivered in a minimally invasive fashion and used to manipulate tissues in the nose, car, and throat. Force may be maintained by the devices for a time period that allows shaping, compression, or approximation of tissues.

Abstract: An auxiliary frame for accommodating a flat panel detector is provided. A first side of the auxiliary frame includes two first fixing structures. The two first fixing structures are adjacent to a first edge of the flat panel detector and are respectively located on two sides of a first center axis of the flat panel detector. The first edge of the flat panel detector has a first length. A distance between the two first fixing structures is greater than or equal to half of the first length and less than the first length.

Abstract: A monitor device for an ostomy system comprising an ostomy appliance with a base plate and a method of monitoring an ostomy appliance is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a patient by an at least partly implantable system for injecting a substance into the patient's body. In the system, there is provided an infusion device for injecting the substance into a part of the body of the patient, the infusion device being adapted for implantation inside the patient's body, at least one reservoir comprising at least one compartment which accommodates and preserves the substance to be injected, the reservoir being adapted for implantation inside the patient's body in fluid connection with the infusion device to supply to the infusion device the substance to be injected into the patient's body, and an active cooling device adapted for implantation inside the patient's body and adapted to cool the reservoir and thereby keep the substance within said at least one compartment of the reservoir at a temperature below 37° C.

Abstract: A urine collection device and urine collection apparatus are disclosed. The urine collection device includes an aerator, which may include a channel may include paper, a first fabric layer covering an inner circumference of the channel, a second fabric layer covering an outer circumference of the channel, a retention ring at a proximal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer, and a first connection ring at a distal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The device also includes a receptacle, which may include a second connection ring at a proximal end of the receptacle, attached to the receptacle. The device can also include an absorbent media held within the receptacle. The urine collection apparatus includes a garment which includes an external coupling to which the urine collection device may be fastened.

Abstract: Examples relate to fluid collection devices (200) having multiple adhesive covers (252a, 252b), and related systems and methods. In some embodiments, a fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier (202) defining an opening (206) sized to receive a penis (50) therethrough. The fluid collection device includes an attachment system (250) secured to the outer surface of the fluid impermeable barrier. The attachment system includes one or more adhesive regions (254) extending at least partially around the opening such that portions of the one or more adhesive regions are positioned on opposing sides of the opening. The attachment system also includes two adhesive covers removably secured to the one or more adhesive regions and positioned such that the opening is positioned between the two adhesives covers.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical instrument for cataract removal and methods of use are disclosed. The ophthalmic surgical instrument includes a housing, a wire connecting the housing, and a helical corkscrew extending from the wire. The helical corkscrew has one or two 360 degrees turn configurations. The helical corkscrew has an interior passage and a beveled tip. The tip impales a cataract by creating an opening in the cataract. The helical corkscrew is twisted such that the tip rotates inside of the cataract allowing removal of the fluid at different depths, and pushes up pieces of the cataract for removal. The housing connects to an ultrasound handpiece for transmitting ultrasound waves to break up the cataract and suck out the pieces of the cataract. The housing connects to a syringe body for injecting a viscoelastic into the eye through said helical corkscrew to keep the eye from collapsing during the use.

Abstract: A urinal can include a body defining a front end, a rear end opposite the front end, and an internal volume. The body can include an opening fluidly coupled to the internal volume of the body and positioned at the front end of the body. The urinal can include a handle integrally formed with the body. The handle can have a free end that can extend away from the front end of the body towards the rear end of the body. The urinal can include a recess directed into a bottom end of the body. The recess can be configured to receive a second handle of a second urinal.

Abstract: Described herein are insertion tools for inserting a treatment device into a pocket formed between conjunctival tissue and scleral tissue for treating high intraocular pressure and glaucoma. An insertion tool (800) includes a scissoring mechanism or an expandable mechanism that is configured to expand a pocket formed between conjunctival tissue and scleral tissue. The scissoring mechanism or the expandable mechanism is also configured to unfurl a treatment device within the pocket.