Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for delivery of a ferrofluid to a targeted treatment site, such as delivery of a ferroadhesive to a pathological fistula to occlude the fistula. A device includes a catheter having a lumen and a distal opening. A hollow solenoid is coupled to a distal section of the catheter, and a hollow core of the solenoid allows passage of a ferrofluid through the catheter and through the hollow core so that it may exit past the distal end of the hollow solenoid. The solenoid may be selectively actuated to maintain or control the position of the delivered ferrofluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for delivery of a ferrofluid to a targeted treatment site, such as delivery of a ferroadhesive to a pathological fistula to occlude the fistula. A device includes a catheter having a lumen and a distal opening. A hollow solenoid is coupled to a distal section of the catheter, and a hollow core of the solenoid allows passage of a ferrofluid through the catheter and through the hollow core so that it may exit past the distal end of the hollow solenoid. The solenoid may be selectively actuated to maintain or control the position of the delivered ferrofluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for delivery of a ferrofluid to a targeted treatment site, such as delivery of a ferroadhesive to a pathological fistula to occlude the fistula. A device includes a catheter having a lumen and a distal opening. A hollow solenoid is coupled to a distal section of the catheter, and a hollow core of the solenoid allows passage of a ferrofluid through the catheter and through the hollow core so that it may exit past the distal end of the hollow solenoid. The solenoid may be selectively actuated to maintain or control the position of the delivered ferrofluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for delivery of a ferrofluid to a targeted treatment site, such as delivery of a ferroadhesive to a pathological fistula to occlude the fistula. A device includes a catheter having a lumen and a distal opening. A hollow solenoid is coupled to a distal section of the catheter, and a hollow core of the solenoid allows passage of a ferrofluid through the catheter and through the hollow core so that it may exit past the distal end of the hollow solenoid. The solenoid may be selectively actuated to maintain or control the position of the delivered ferrofluid.

Abstract: A safety-engineered, one-time use, syringe adaptor-connector system restricts access to medical vials and intravenous bags (e.g., common reservoirs) using a valve and providing a barrier to inserting a needle in the reservoir.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for delivery of a ferrofluid to a targeted treatment site, such as delivery of a ferroadhesive to a pathological fistula to occlude the fistula. A device includes a catheter having a lumen and a distal opening. A hollow solenoid is coupled to a distal section of the catheter, and a hollow core of the solenoid allows passage of a ferrofluid through the catheter and through the hollow core so that it may exit past the distal end of the hollow solenoid. The solenoid may be selectively actuated to maintain or control the position of the delivered ferrofluid.

Abstract: A safety-engineered, one-time use, syringe adaptor-connector system restricts access to medical vials and intravenous bags (e.g., common reservoirs) using a valve and providing a barrier to inserting a needle in the reservoir.

Abstract: Described is a mechanism for removing hair from areas of a human torso in preparation for placing electrode pads of an automated external defibrillator on those areas. A preparation strip has a first pad portion, a second pad portion, and a center portion extending between the first and second pad portions. Dimensions of the strip enable one pad portion to be placed above the right breast while the other pad portion is placed below the left breast. The bottom surface of each pad portion has a contact region with a layer of adhesive effective to adhere to hair on the chest. When the preparation strip is attached to and subsequently separated from the torso, hair adhering to the adhesive layer of each contact region is removed, thus preparing those areas from which the hair is removed for placement of an electrode pad of an automated external defibrillator.

Abstract: A rock arrangement having a plurality of foliage. The arrangement includes a rock and a plurality of foliage. The foliage may include flowers, plants, and feathers. Each of the plurality of foliage includes a stem. A rigid polystyrene material is formed and affixed to a portion of the rock. In addition, a segment of moss material is affixed to a top portion of the rigid polystyrene material. Each stem of the foliage is embedded into the polystyrene material. The moss is used to conceal the polystyrene material, thereby providing an appearance of the plurality of foliage growing from the rock.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for determining, distributing and implementing the best practice for performing a task, and for assessing deviations from that best practice. A feature of the invention involves the identification of qualified reviewers from among workers who perform the task, in order to facilitate and expedite assessment of other workers' performance of the task, and to help prompt interest by other workers in learning and implementing the best practice. Other features include rapid identification of best practices, which enables organizations to adapt their best practices as changes occur in the industry and in customer expectations. The systems and methods of the present invention are especially useful in the context of organizations, such as insurance companies, whose workforces may be distributed over a number of offices.