Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and methods of using the device for dealing with perforations in tissue, such as blood vessels and organs. The device includes a body having an inner member and an outer member slidable over the inner member, a distal member operably coupled to the inner member, wherein the distal member has a retracted and a deployed configuration. The device further includes a proximal member operably coupled to the outer member and has a retracted configuration in which the proximal member is substantially flat against the body and a deployed configuration. The device may be used in traumatic medical practices, either in the field, as well as in emergency and/or operating rooms. In particular, the device may be used in planned general and/or minimally invasive operations, such as during laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and other minimally invasive surgeries that may have caused iatrogenic major vascular injury.

Abstract: A device for sealing perforations and sustaining a flow of liquids as well as a method of using the same are disclosed. The device can be beneficially employed in emergency trauma care or for performing a rapid aortic cannulation procedure or other catheterizations. The device includes a catheter member, a mandrel member, a cannula member and a sealing element.

Abstract: A method of performing a sternal incision is disclosed. The method includes the employment of a surgical appliance for performing structured sternal incision. The surgical appliance is characterized by having an incising member for incising the sternal tissue and an actuating mechanism therefore. Upon actuating the incising member and driving the incising member of the surgical appliance relative to the sternum, the pattern of the structured sternal incision is formed.