Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide strain relief members for a medical device delivery system, methods of use thereof, and methods of manufacturing. In one embodiment a strain relief member may include a support having a first end with a first outer diameter, a second end having a second outer diameter, an inner surface facing a support lumen that extends axially through the support along a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. An embodiment may also include an overlay coupled to a portion of the outer surface of the support, where the overlay comprises a first material and the support comprises a second material, and the first material is more flexible than the second material. A liner may be disposed in a portion of the support lumen and a first connector disposed over a portion of the support.

Abstract: A device for use with a uterine tamponade balloon catheter apparatus, such as the Bakri postpartum hemorrhage balloon, is disclosed. The device comprises a stylet comprising a hub at its proximal end and an atraumatic tip at its distal end. The device is configured to be removably coupled to the tamponade balloon catheter apparatus to aid in the insertion and positioning of the tamponade balloon catheter within the uterine cavity, allowing the balloon to function as intended for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine bleeding. The tamponade balloon catheter includes an echogenic element to aid in visualization by ultrasound during insertion and use. Methods of use of the device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for use with a uterine tamponade balloon catheter apparatus, such as the Bakri postpartum hemorrhage balloon, is disclosed. The device comprises a stylet comprising a hub at its proximal end and an atraumatic tip at its distal end. The device is configured to be removably coupled to the tamponade balloon catheter apparatus to aid in the insertion and positioning of the tamponade balloon catheter within the uterine cavity, allowing the balloon to function as intended for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine bleeding. The tamponade balloon catheter includes an echogenic element to aid in visualization by ultrasound during insertion and use. Methods of use of the device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A loading dilator may include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may include a first proximal end, a first distal end, and a first outer surface extending between the first proximal end and the first distal end. The second portion may include a second proximal end, a second distal end, and a second outer surface extending between the second proximal end and the second distal end. The first outer surface may include a plurality of slits extending along at least a portion of the length of the first portion. The plurality of slits may be spaced apart circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the first portion. The length of the second portion may be smaller than the length of the first portion.

Abstract: A minimally invasive implantable device has a generally cylindrical device body that includes: a first end having a first element; a second end having a second element; a wall disposed between the first end and the second end, and having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface defines a lumen extending between the first end and the second end; and at least one protruding element protruding from the outer surface, wherein an outermost diameter of the first element and an outermost diameter of the second element is larger than a diameter of the outer surface of the wall, and the at least one protruding element does not protrude beyond the outermost diameter of the first element or the outermost diameter of the second element.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide strain relief members for a medical device delivery system, methods of use thereof, and methods of manufacturing. In one embodiment a strain relief member may include a support having a first end with a first outer diameter, a second end having a second outer diameter, an inner surface facing a support lumen that extends axially through the support along a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. An embodiment may also include an overlay coupled to a portion of the outer surface of the support, where the overlay comprises a first material and the support comprises a second material, and the first material is more flexible than the second material. A liner may be disposed in a portion of the support lumen and a first connector disposed over a portion of the support.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide strain relief members for a medical device delivery system, methods of use, and methods of manufacturing. In one embodiment, a medical device delivery system may include a body member with a first end having a first outer diameter, a second end having a second outer diameter, an inner surface facing a lumen that extends axially through the body member along a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface. The embodiment also includes a threaded first connector at the first end of the body member. The outer surface of the body member may include a plurality of depressions. The body member may include a first material. The first connector may include a second material. The first material is more flexible than the second material. A portion of the outer surface of the body member may cover a portion of the first connector.

Abstract: A device for guiding an elongate body into a channel of a scope may include a main body extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and a lumen extending through the main body. The device may be slidably attached onto the elongate body such that the elongate body may be threaded through the lumen of the device, out of the distal end portion of the main body of the device, and into the channel of the scope. When a distal end of the elongate body reaches a desired location inside the channel, the device may be moved along the elongate body from a first position to a second position, where the device may be releasably coupled with respect to the elongate body.

Abstract: Provided herein is a green laundry detergent composition that is pH neutral and comprises a powerful cleansing surfactant, an organic and sustainable broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, a high purity natural, renewable and biodegradable chelate, an emulsion polymer, a pH adjuster, enzymes, and water. Also provided are methods of producing the green laundry detergent composition and methods comprising the use of the green laundry detergent composition.

Abstract: A system for passive permeation of a biological material is disclosed. The system may include a main channel extending between an upper portion and a lower portion; a main reservoir connected to the upper portion of the main channel and in fluid communication with the main channel; a bottom reservoir connected to the lower portion of the main channel and in fluid communication with the main channel; at least one secondary channel disposed in at least one position between the upper portion and the lower portion of the main channel such that fluid communication is established in the at least one position between the at least one secondary channel and the main channel; and at least one secondary reservoir respectively connected to an upper portion of each of the at least one secondary channel and in fluid communication with the respective at least one secondary channel.

Abstract: A device for use with a uterine tamponade balloon catheter apparatus, such as the Bakri postpartum hemorrhage balloon, is disclosed. The device comprises a stylet comprising a hub at its proximal end and an atraumatic tip at its distal end. The device is configured to be removably coupled to the tamponade balloon catheter apparatus to aid in the insertion and positioning of the tamponade balloon catheter within the uterine cavity, allowing the balloon to function as intended for the control and management of postpartum hemorrhage and uterine bleeding. The tamponade balloon catheter includes an echogenic element to aid in visualization by ultrasound during insertion and use. Methods of use of the device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A casual exercise or medical compression garment is provided. The garment is a combination of outer pants and a compression undergarment that is attached to the outer pants around the waistband. The compression undergarment extends from the wearer's waist downwardly to a point below the wearer's knee in one embodiment, below the heel in another embodiment, or adjacent a wearer's toes in yet another embodiment, and is manufactured from a comfortable, stretchable material that provides support to the wearer's midriff, hip and buttocks. The outer pants may also be made from a stretchable material, and in use, may hang freely and loosely below a wearer's waist in contrast to the tight-fitting compression undergarment.

Abstract: A casual exercise garment is provided. The garment is a combination of outer pants and a compression undergarment that is attached to the outer pants around the waistband. The compression undergarment extends from the wearer's waist downwardly to a point below the wearer's knee, and is manufactured from a comfortable, stretchable material that provides support to the wearer's midriff, hip and buttocks. The outer pants may also be made from a stretchable material, and in use, may hang freely and loosely below a wearer's waist in contrast to the tight-fitting compression undergarment.

Abstract: A casual exercise or medical compression garment is provided. The garment is a combination of outer pants and a compression undergarment that is attached to the outer pants around the waistband. The compression undergarment extends from the wearer's waist downwardly to a point below the wearer's knee, and is manufactured from a comfortable, stretchable material that provides support to the wearer's midriff, hip and buttocks. The outer pants may also be made from a stretchable material, and in use, may hang freely and loosely below a wearer's waist in contrast to the tight-fitting compression undergarment.