Abstract: A device for sealing a tracheostoma in a patient includes a seal member for insertion through the tracheostoma to a trachea. The seal member includes a disc having a predetermined line of weakness. In a first configuration, the seal member forms a seal by being pulled against the tracheostoma. In a second configuration, the seal member is removed from the trachea through the tracheostoma by breaking along the line of weakness.

Abstract: Provided is a spoiler, in particular adaptable spoiler, for a wind turbine blade including: a main body including an airfoil shaped surface to be exposed to air flow; at least one stiffening element distinct from the main body and supporting the airfoil surface, wherein the stiffening element is in particular configured to enforce the shape of the airfoil surface during loading by wind during operation of the wind turbine.

Abstract: A device for sealing a tracheostoma in a patient includes a seal member for insertion through the tracheostoma to a trachea. The seal member includes a disc having a predetermined line of weakness. In a first configuration, the seal member forms a seal by being pulled against the tracheostoma. In a second configuration, the seal member is removed from the trachea through the tracheostoma by breaking along the line of weakness.

Abstract: A device for sealing a tracheostoma in a patient includes a seal member for insertion through the tracheostoma to a trachea. The seal member includes a disc having a predetermined line of weakness. In a first configuration, the seal member forms a seal by being pulled against the tracheostoma. In a second configuration, the seal member is removed from the trachea through the tracheostoma by breaking along the line of weakness.

Abstract: A sampling device for withdrawing a plurality of samples from a fluid container. The sampling device includes a support member for mounting into a port of a fluid container and a plurality of rotatable inserts, each insert having a through conduit forming an eccentric aperture within the distal end surface of insert, the through conduit being alignable and misalignable with a respective through passage of the support member by rotating the insert relative to the support member. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method of withdrawing a sample from a fluid container and the use of cylindrical elements to that effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a rolled compressed collagen carrier and a process for un-rolling said rolled compressed collagen carrier. Said rolled compressed collagen carrier is ready for use in minimally invasive surgery. The invention also relates to a rolled compressed collagen carrier for use in the prevention or treatment of injury associated with performing minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel for containing and storing a sample and subsequent easy access to individual specimens of the sample, in particular specimens of biological samples. One embodiment discloses a breakable multi-specimen storage vessel comprising a container comprising a lower end and an upper end, at least one end having an open end, the length of said container being continuously formed and provided with break portions at predetermined positions alongside thereof where said container is adapted to be broken into a plurality of specimens, each specimen having a first end provided with at least a part of a first fastening mechanism and a second end provided with at least a part of a second fastening mechanism, wherein the configuration of the first fastening mechanism is different from the configuration of the second fastening mechanism. The breakable storage vessel according to the present invention may be applied within cryogenic storage applications.

Abstract: A sampling device for withdrawing a plurality of samples from a fluid container. The sampling device includes a support member for mounting into a port of a fluid container and a plurality of rotatable inserts, each insert having a through conduit forming an eccentric aperture within the distal end surface of insert, the through conduit being alignable and misalignable with a respective through passage of the support member by rotating the insert relative to the support member. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method of withdrawing a sample from a fluid container and the use of cylindrical elements to that effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a rolled compressed collagen carrier and a process for un-rolling said rolled compressed collagen carrier. Said rolled compressed collagen carrier is ready for use in minimally invasive surgery. The invention also relates to a rolled compressed collagen carrier for use in the prevention or treatment of injury associated with performing minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a rolled compressed collagen carrier and a process for un-rolling said rolled compressed collagen carrier. Said rolled compressed collagen carrier is ready for use in minimally invasive surgery. The invention also relates to a rolled compressed collagen carrier for use in the prevention or treatment of injury associated with performing minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract: A device for sealing a tracheostoma in a patient, comprising a seal member for insertion through the tracheostoma to the trachea, which in a first configuration can form a seal by being pulled against the tracheostoma, and which in a second configuration can be removed from the trachea through the tracheostoma. Preferably, the seal member comprises a disc having a predetermined line of weakness, and a first thread attached to the disc, wherein the disc can be broken along the predetermined line of weakness by pulling the thread. There is also disclosed a kit comprising the device and an external cover, a method of constructing the device, and a method of sealing a tracheostoma in a patient, comprising inserting the sealing member through the tracheostoma into the patient's trachea, and pulling the sealing member to form a seal against the tracheostoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging for storing a form-stable coiled collagen carrier. The form-stable coiled collagen carrier comprises a collagen layer and a coating layer comprising thrombin and fibrinogen and having the shape of an elongated element with a number of windings of the collagen carrier about the longitudinal axis of the elongated element with at least one outer winding(s) being orientated so that the coating layer constitutes the outer surface of each of said outer winding(s). The packaging preferably comprises a container part having a compartment in which at least a part of the coiled collagen carrier is contained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a rolled compressed collagen carrier and a process for un-rolling said rolled compressed collagen carrier. Said rolled compressed collagen carrier is ready for use in minimally invasive surgery. The invention also relates to a rolled compressed collagen carrier for use in the prevention or treatment of injury associated with performing minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel for containing and storing a sample and subsequent easy access to individual specimens of the sample, in particular specimens of biological samples. One embodiment discloses a breakable multi-specimen storage vessel comprising a container comprising a lower end and an upper end, at least one end having an open end, the length of said container being continuously formed and provided with break portions at predetermined positions alongside thereof where said container is adapted to be broken into a plurality of specimens, each specimen having a first end provided with at least a part of a first fastening mechanism and a second end provided with at least a part of a second fastening mechanism, wherein the configuration of the first fastening mechanism is different from the configuration of the second fastening mechanism. The breakable storage vessel according to the present invention may be applied within cryogenic storage applications.