Abstract: A therapeutic lighted catheter that can provide therapeutic light within a biological fluid passage for purposes of treatment and/or curing of materials within the passage. The catheter includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, the elongated shaft including a lumen extending substantially therebetween, and at least one light emitting element positioned within the elongated shaft. A control system is in electronic communication with the light emitting element and provides power thereto such that the powered light emitting element applies a light within the biological fluid passage for therapy and/or curing. The catheter can also include a means to apply a curable material.

Abstract: A suturing device includes a hollow needle. The hollow needle has a length extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen having an inner diameter. The suturing device further includes a length of surgical suture having a leading end and a trailing end and an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the lumen. At least a portion of the surgical suture is located within the lumen of the hollow needle. A surgical kit including the suturing device and methods of using the suturing device of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions comprising dissociated buccal mucosa tissue that are useful for treating a wound. Kits for preparing the liquid suspension of dissociated buccal mucosa tissue and treating the wound are also disclosed.

Abstract: A suturing device includes a hollow needle. The hollow needle has a length extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen having an inner diameter. The suturing device further includes a length of surgical suture having a leading end and a trailing end and an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the lumen. At least a portion of the surgical suture is located within the lumen of the hollow needle. A surgical kit including the suturing device and methods of using the suturing device of the present invention are also disclosed.