Abstract: An implant for metatarsal hemiarthroplasty according to embodiments of the present invention includes a resurfacing body configured to at least partially resurface distal and dorsal surfaces of an articular head of a metatarsus, the resurfacing body including a first side and a second side, the first side configured to articulate against a phalange associated with the metatarsus, the first side including a convex surface formed of ceramic, the second side configured to be fixed to the metatarsus, the second side including a concave surface from which protrude at least two immobilization elements, the at least two immobilization elements configured to interface with the articular head.

Abstract: A probe for use in a cryosurgical system has an integral device for delivering a treatment agent. A representative delivery device can take on a variety of forms, including a lumen located in an outer retractable sheath surrounding the cryoprobe tip, a channel attached to the side of the cryoprobe tip, a channel inside the cryoprobe tip, or a capsule located at the distal end of the cryoprobe tip. The delivery device is sealed to prevent air from being introduced into the system and is provided with a puncture member to break the seal and release the treatment agent as desired by a medical professional.

Abstract: Described are surgical implants, tools, systems, and related methods, useful for implantation of surgical implants, such as those used to treat pelvic conditions including incontinence.

Abstract: A cryoablation system for performing endometrial ablation comprising an elongated tubular cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis, an expandable balloon extending from the distal end of the cannula and fluidly connected to a source of heat transfer fluid by at least one fluid path, a pump for circulating the heat transfer fluid into and out of the balloon, a probe handle coupled to the proximal end of the cannula and in fluidic communication with the balloon through the cannula, and a heat exchanger for varying the temperature of the heat transfer fluid, wherein the heat exchanger is fluidly connected to a secondary refrigerant source, and wherein the heat exchanger comprises an outer tubular wall and a plurality of fins extending from the tubular wall toward the interior portion of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A cryoablation system including a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis, an expandable balloon extending from the distal end of the cannula and fluidly connected to a source of heat transfer fluid by at least one fluid path, a pump for circulating the heat transfer fluid into and out of the balloon, a probe handle coupled to the proximal end of the cannula and in fluidic communication with the balloon through the cannula, and a heat exchanger for varying the temperature of the heat transfer fluid, wherein the heat exchanger is fluidly connected to a secondary refrigerant source. The heat exchanger may be positioned within the probe handle, within the cannula, or at least partially within the balloon. The heat transfer fluid of this cryoablation system preferably has a freezing point lower than about ?110° C. and a boiling point greater than about 50° C.

Abstract: A system including (i) a primary loop including a first oil compressor configured to raise the pressure of a refrigerant flowing through the primary loop, an oil separator configured to separate oil contaminant from the refrigerant, a valve configured to return the separated oil back to the first oil compressor, at least one heat exchanger, and a first expansion element; and (ii) a secondary loop including a primary/secondary heat exchanger, the primary/secondary heat exchanger also forming a part of the primary loop; wherein the refrigerant includes constituents (a) that function as a solvent of the oil contaminant which fail to be separated from the refrigerant and (b) that at least substantially condense in the primary/secondary heat exchanger.