Abstract: A rongeur has a fixed shank and a moveable crossbar. The crossbar is connected to and axially aligned with the fixed shank. The crossbar has a distal end with a cutting portion located therein. A port is connected to one of the fixed shank and the moveable crossbar. An access channel is connected to the port and provides improved flushing, cleaning, sterilization, drying and/or lubricating capabilities.

Abstract: A rongeur having a fixed shank and a moveable crossbar is disclosed. The crossbar is connected to and axially aligned with the fixed shank. The crossbar has a distal end with a cutting portion located therein. A port is connected to one of the fixed shank and the moveable crossbar. An access channel is connected to the port for improved flushing, cleaning, sterilization, drying and lubricating capabilities in a rongeur.

Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle, an elongated housing and a movable rod is provided. The housing has a proximal end and a distal end. The handle and the housing define an interior passageway. The elongated housing has a diameter substantially larger than a diameter of the interior passageway. A movable rod is located within the passageway. A tool is connected to the rod and extends from the distal end of the elongated housing.

Abstract: A rongeur having a fixed shank and a moveable crossbar is disclosed. The crossbar is connected to and axially aligned with the fixed shank. The crossbar has a distal end with a cutting portion located therein. A port is connected to one of the fixed shank and the moveable crossbar. An access channel is connected to the port for improved flushing, cleaning, sterilization, drying and lubricating capabilities in a rongeur.

Abstract: An implantable port for use in the withdrawal and/or delivery of a fluid to a patient is provided. The port has a body portion having a generally curved shaped reservoir. A septum extends across the reservoir and a stem extends from the reservoir to an external position. A fluid passageway is formed from the reservoir through the stem adjacent the septum.

Abstract: A catheter for use in the withdrawal and/or delivery of a fluid to a patient. The catheter has an elongate tube body including a wall having inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface forms an axial passageway extending through the body in between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the tube body has a rounded bolus tip with a primary port and plurality of secondary ports. The secondary ports extend through the wall at locations in the body spaced from the primary port and from each other. The primary port and the secondary ports are located within a radius of approximately 180 degrees of the circumference of the distal end. A visual indicator is located on at least the proximal end in order to indicate the angular position of the distal end of the catheter.

Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle and an elongated member. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongated member defines an interior passageway having a narrowed throat portion adjacent the distal end. The throat portion has a substantially smooth and cornerless continuous surface. A movable rod is located within the passageway of the elongated member and passes through the throat portion of the elongated member. A tool is connected to the operating rod and extends from the clevis portion of the elongated member.

Abstract: A catheter for use in the withdrawal or delivery of a fluid to a patient. The catheter includes an elongate body having outer and inner walls and an axial passageway extending the length thereof. The body has a proximal end and a terminal end. A plurality of secondary ports are located adjacent the primary port. The secondary ports are spaced apart from the primary port and from each other. The secondary ports have a radial passageway that forms an angle greater than 20° with respect to an axis of the axial passageway.

Abstract: A surgical instrument having a handle and an elongated member. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongated member defines an interior passageway having a narrowed throat portion adjacent the distal end. The throat portion has a substantially smooth and cornerless continuous surface. A movable rod is located within the passageway of the elongated member and passes through the throat portion of the elongated member. A tool is connected to the operating rod and extends from the clevis portion of the elongated member.