Abstract: The present invention is an implantable medical device comprising (i) a base coat layer having an inner and outer surface, the inner surface of the base coat layer contacting the implantable medical device; (ii) a top-coat layer of a hydrophilic polymer chemically crosslinked and covalently bonded to the outer surface of the base coat layer, the hydrophilic polymer comprising an anionic polyelectrolyte; and (iii) an amount of a hydrophilic cationic drug agent added to the top-coat layer sufficient to provide an effective dosage of the drug agent for delivery to a patient, whereby the hydrophilic cationic drug agent is initially adsorbed into the anionic polyelectrolyte of the top-coat layer and the hydrophilic cationic drug agent having a release rate after the medical device is implanted within a patient's body.

Abstract: A guide device capable of guiding an angiographic wire while delivering fluid solvent to the wire. The guide device comprises a housing mated to a base in a manner that defines an aperture for slidably receiving the angiographic wire. The housing comprises a plunger configured for placement in an open position, a closed position, and one or more intermediate positions. The guide device comprises a port placed in fluid communication with an absorbent base pad capable of being impregnated with fluid solvent, and delivering the solvent to the surface of the angiographic wire.

Abstract: Sample preparation can include obtaining a sample in the form of a liquid mixture and forcing the liquid mixture through a cavitation chamber at an optimal pressure for separating pathogens from particles in the mixture without fragmenting at least 30% of the pathogens. Apparatuses used for sample preparation methods can include a fluid circuit, a cavitation chamber incorporated into the fluid circuit and having a channel with first, second, and third cross-sectional areas, the second cross-sectional area being downstream of and smaller than the first cross-sectional with respect to fluid flow through the fluid circuit and the third cross-sectional area being larger than and downstream of the second cross-sectional area with respect to fluid flow through the fluid circuit. The apparatus can include a pump in fluid communication with the cavitation chamber and a pressure sensor positioned upstream of the cavitation chamber.

Abstract: A guide device capable of guiding an angiographic wire while delivering fluid solvent to the wire. The guide device comprises a housing mated to a base in a manner that defines an aperture for slidably receiving the angiographic wire. The housing comprises a plunger configured for placement in an open position, a closed position, and one or more intermediate positions. The guide device comprises a port placed in fluid communication with an absorbent base pad capable of being impregnated with fluid solvent, and delivering the solvent to the surface of the angiographic wire.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing context to a forwarded call include a private branch exchange (PBX) that has an interface for receiving a call from a calling device. The call includes a caller ID of the calling device. The PBX stores a company ID for identifying the company and includes a signal handler for forwarding the received call as a forwarded call to a receiving device, and a caller ID enhancer for adding context to the forwarded call. The context includes the company ID and a selection made by a user of the calling device. The receiving device displays the context prior to answering the forwarded call.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing context to a forwarded call include a private branch exchange (PBX) that has an interface for receiving a call from a calling device. The call includes a caller ID of the calling device. The PBX stores a company ID for identifying the company and includes a signal handler for forwarding the received call as a forwarded call to a receiving device, and a caller ID enhancer for adding context to the forwarded call. The context includes the company ID and a selection made by a user of the calling device. The receiving device displays the context prior to answering the forwarded call.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing context to a forwarded call include a private branch exchange (PBX) that has an interface for receiving a call from a calling device. The call includes a caller ID of the calling device. The PBX stores a company ID for identifying the company and includes a signal handler for forwarding the received call as a forwarded call to a receiving device, and a caller ID enhancer for adding context to the forwarded call. The context includes the company ID and a selection made by a user of the calling device. The receiving device displays the context prior to answering the forwarded call.