Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of an arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of an arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of an arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of an arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an arteriovenous access valve system may generally include a first valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an end of an arteriovenous graft and a second valve configured to be positioned at or adjacent to an opposite end of the arteriovenous graft. In addition, the system may include an actuator assembly in fluid communication with the first and second valves. The actuator assembly may include a housing, a driver assembly positioned within the housing and a drive magnet positioned within the housing. The drive magnet may be rotatably coupled to the driver assembly such that, when the drive magnet is rotated, the driver assembly is configured to be rotatably driven so as to supply fluid to the first and second valves or to draw fluid out of the first and second valves depending on a rotational direction of the driver assembly.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to a tubing attachment tool. The tubing attachment tool includes first and second frames pivotally joined to one another such that the first and second frames can pivot to an open position and a closed position. Each of the first and second frames have a first handle end and a second end distal to the first handle end with each second end including a tubing grasping element. Each tubing grasping element includes a first curved surface and a second curved surface. When the first and second frames are in a closed position the first curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another and the second curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another such that the first curved surfaces define a first opening capable of housing an open end of tubing for attachment and the second curved surfaces define a second opening capable of grasping a portion of tubing inserted therebetween.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to a tubing attachment tool. The tubing attachment tool includes first and second frames pivotally joined to one another such that the first and second frames can pivot to an open position and a closed position. Each of the first and second frames have a first handle end and a second end distal to the first handle end with each second end including a tubing grasping element. Each tubing grasping element includes a first curved surface and a second curved surface. When the first and second frames are in a closed position the first curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another and the second curved surfaces of the tubing grasping elements are aligned adjacent to one another such that the first curved surfaces define a first opening capable of housing an open end of tubing for attachment and the second curved surfaces define a second opening capable of grasping a portion of tubing inserted therebetween.

Abstract: A non-invasive device for lubricating and facilitating the insertion and removal of an endoscope into a body cavity. In one embodiment, the device consists of an annular outer tube having an inner diameter sized to permit sliding of an endoscope there through. The outer surface of the outer tube may be suitably textured for improved gripping. A reservoir is positioned on the outer tube and may be compressed to discharge lubricating fluid on a passing endoscope. The tube surface is textured to enhance control and ergonomics and is flexible to allow manipulation, removal and placement. A flange may be positioned at the proximal end of the tube to provide a barrier to movement of excess lubricant onto the central portion of the tube. The invention also comprises the use of a reservoir for lubricants to be applied to the endoscope as it passes through the device and the enhanced control by way of a threaded internal pattern that engages an endoscope outer surface.

Abstract: A system for performing a medical procedure and an introducer device suitable for use in the system. The system may be used, for example, to examine and/or to treat the uterus. According to one embodiment, the system includes an introducer, a morcellator, a flexible hysteroscope, and a fluid-containing syringe. The introducer is suitable for transcervical insertion into the uterus and includes a gun-shaped housing and a rigid sheath extending distally from the housing. The sheath is shaped to include an instrument lumen, a visualization lumen, and a pair of fluid lumens. The introducer also includes a first assembly within the housing for receiving the morcellator and for guiding the distal end of the morcellator into the instrument lumen and a second assembly within the housing for guiding the hysteroscope into the visualization channel. In addition, the introducer further includes an assembly for fluidly connecting the syringe to the fluid lumens.

Abstract: An improved device for male hygiene intended for collection of urine is described. An absorbent pad comprises a polymer that forms a gel upon contact with water, which is enclosed in a water-permeable, corrugated plastic pouch. The pouch is contained, optionally by adhesive, in a flexible stretchable water-impermeable sheath, which in use is placed over at least the glans of the penis. Because of the corrugations, the absorbent pad curls up into a cup shape when it swells upon absorption of urine, maintaining the device in a compact configuration for inconspicuous functioning. The absorbent pad may be supplied separately from the flexible sheath.

Abstract: A endoscopic multiple sample biopsy forceps is disclosed having a jaw assembly with a pair of jaws connected to a pair of arms extending from a jaw housing. Each jaw has two shanks oppositely displaced from the longitudinal axis of the device to define a space in the rear of the jaw for storing collected tissue samples. The tissue storage space defined by the jaw shanks opens rearwardly into a tissue storage area defined within the housing. Each shank has a broad outwardly facing planar surface aligned with an inwardly facing planar surface on one of the pair of arms. A cam slot on each jaw shank is slidably engaged by a cam pin on one of the pair of arms. A puller member coaxially positioned in the housing and axially movable relative to the housing supports a pair of pivots, each of which pivotally engages a bore on at least one jaw shank. The puller member is attached to a drive wire coaxially positioned in a tubular shaft. Axial movement of the drive wire actuates the puller member.

Abstract: A catheter assembly comprising two elements each of which have a hub disposed at the proximal end thereof. The hubs are constructed so as to be complementary and rotatably engageable. When the hubs are engaged, the complementary construction of the hubs secures the axial alignment of the engaged hubs and inhibits an accidental rotational disengagement of the hubs.