Abstract: Blood loss during surgery is inevitable. Currently, clamps may be used to try and stop the bleeding of blood vessels. However, some blood vessels cannot be adequately clamped and therefore are left to leak blood which is then sponged off. The present invention features devices and methods for occluding vascular vessels during surgery to help prevent blood loss. Specifically, the present invention features a device (i.e., a plug) that, when inserted into the vessel lumen of the vascular vessel, prevents blood flow by exerting a radial force on the vessel. The small and versatile plugs described herein help reduce blood loss during surgery and can work on all sizes of blood vessels.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter apparatus and related methods. The IVC filter apparatus comprises a body having a proximal hook thereon. A plurality of filter legs extends away from the proximal hook. A distal hook is position interior to at least a portion of the plurality of legs.

Abstract: The invention provides novel targeted particles as contrast agents for use in molecular imaging of vulnerable plaque, and methods of preparation and application thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter apparatus and related methods. The IVC filter apparatus comprises a body having a proximal hook thereon. A plurality of filter legs extends away from the proximal hook. A distal hook is position interior to at least a portion of the plurality of legs.