Abstract: A device that can be used to obliterate a cavity comprising a proximal segment comprising a proximal end; a distal segment comprising a plurality of microcatheters attached to the external surface of the inner balloon layer, each microcatheter comprising a plurality of perforations; an intermediate segment between the proximal segment and the distal segment; a connector on the proximal end of the proximal segment, the connector comprising a balloon layer inflation and deflation port and further comprising an adhesive delivery port; an inflation and deflation lumen connecting the inflation and deflation port with the inner balloon layer; an adhesive delivery lumen connecting the adhesive delivery port with the plurality of microcatheters; a self-sealing valve connected to the inflation and deflation lumen; and a separation area between the distal segment and the intermediate segment configured to separate the distal segment from the intermediate segment.

Abstract: A device for removing an occlusion from within the central lumen of a tubular structure, where the device comprises an occlusion removing structure having a low profile configuration and having a high profile configuration. A method for removing an occlusion from within the central lumen of a tubular structure, where the method comprises providing a device according to the present invention.

Abstract: A device for the obliteration of an aberrant space or cavity comprising a disk of material comprising a first side, an opposing second side, and a perimeter circumferentially surrounding the first side and the second side. A method for the obliteration of an aberrant space or cavity comprises an open end and a closed end comprising, a) selecting an aberrant space or cavity that is suitable for obliteration by the method; b) creating an opening in the closed end of the aberrant space or cavity; c) providing a device for the obliteration of an aberrant space or cavity; and d) deploying the device through the opening created in the closed end of the aberrant space or cavity to substantially seal the open end of the aberrant space or cavity, thereby obliterating the aberrant space or cavity.

Abstract: A drainage device comprising a) a drain comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a central lumen; and b) an occlusion removing structure within the central lumen of the drain comprising a proximal end and a distal end; where the proximal end of the drain comprises an adaptor; where the distal end of the drain comprises a plurality of apertures; where the proximal end of the occlusion removing structure is a connector configured to mate with the adaptor; where the distal end of the occlusion removing structure is a tubular mesh; where the tubular mesh extends substantially throughout the length of the drain from the proximal end of the drain, to the distal end of the drain; and where the occlusion removing structure is axially removable from the drain.

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument system for ready deployment of the instrument at the end of a line within a sterile surgical field employs a disposable reel detachably mounted on a base unit which allows smooth manual withdrawal and provides controlled motor-driven retraction of the line and instrument. The line includes power, control and ground circuits and the circuits are completed through a reel in a detachable cassette mounted on a base unit, which includes a tension-controlled belt permitting manual payout and controlled drive return of the line and instrument.

Abstract: Guides for intubation which simultaneously transport fluids and light into a body site are tube-like in structure and consist of a hollow cylindrical optical core surrounded on its inner and outer walls by a cladding of lower index of refraction. Materials comprising the optical core are selected such that the optical absorption and scatter are sufficiently small to transport light efficiently over an extended distance as fluid is transferred through the tube interior. Methods of fabrication, light coupling and light delivery using waveguide tubes are disclosed. Particular applications of waveguide tubes in the medical and industrial sectors are described.

Abstract: A drainage device (100) comprising means for drainage (102) and means for removing an occlusion (116, 136, 150). A method of unoccluding a means for drainage comprising a) providing the drainage device (100) according to the present invention; b) placing the drainage device into an area to be drained; c) allowing occluding material (134) to occlude the means for drainage (102); and d) removing the means for removing an occlusion (116, 136, 150) from the means for drainage (102), thereby unoccluding the means for drainage (102).

Abstract: A device (10) that can be used to obliterate a cavity comprising a proximal segment (12) comprising a proximal end, a distal segment (14) comprising an inner balloon layer (24) surrounded by an outer balloon layer (26), and an intermediate segment (16) between the proximal segment (12) and distal segment (14); a connector (18), on the proximal end of the proximal segment (12), comprising a balloon layer inflation and deflation port (20) and comprising an adhesive delivery port (22); an inflation and deflation lumen (30) connecting the inflation and deflation port (20) with the inner balloon layer (24); and an adhesive delivery lumen (22) connecting the adhesive delivery port (22) with the outer balloon layer (26); where the outer balloon layer (26) comprises a plurality of perforations (28). A method of obliterating a cavity, such as an inguinal hernia sac.