Abstract: Imaging methods aid a user in understanding relative depths of objects or topography within a field of view. In one method, image data is gathered using 3D image sensors, while illumination of an area of interest is alternated with projection of a pattern onto the area of interest. The captured image data is used to display a 3D true color image; a monochrome grid on surfaces of the area of interest; a 3D true color image with a monochrome grid on surfaces of the area of interest; a 2D or 3D false color image where different colors identify different depths of regions of the area of interest; and/or a 2D or 3D true color image of an area of interest with features in the area of interest located a first depth relative to the image sensors highlighted with a common color. In another method, 3D image data is used to generate a 2D image that highlights features at a common depth using the same color.

Abstract: A multi-fire clip applier includes an elongate shaft having a lumen and a jaw assembly on a distal end of the shaft. A plurality of surgical ligating clips are positionable within the lumen. A screw member is rotatable within the lumen to sequentially advance the clips towards the jaw assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable assembly for a lens system comprises a lens assembly mount having a first bore and a second bore, a lens assembly that has a fixed longitudinal axis within the first bore, and an adjustable lens tube housing a second lens assembly within the second bore. The adjustable lens tube has a proximal portion, a distal portion forming a spherical joint with a distal portion of the second bore, and a longitudinal axis. A double eccentric mechanism in the second bore is in contact with the proximal portion of the lens tube, and is adjustable to pivot the lens tube within the second bore to alter the orientation of its longitudinal axis.