Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing a semi-degradable polymeric composite drug delivery device for localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents to be used in conjunction with total vertebral body replacement surgery that requires placement of a vertebral replacement cage for the treatment of a spinal neoplasm.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for inflating a device, such that the device forms a protective case securely enclosing a product, thus insulating and cushioning against the potential of impairment, damage and breakage. In one exemplary embodiment, the inflatable device is an inflatable bladder formable into a protective case that encloses the consumer device and provides an exceptional amount of protection in a lightweight device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for carrying out, facilitating, overseeing and otherwise managing initial and ongoing compliance, certification, risk mitigation and/or loss prevention, as it relates to a rule by analyzing and arranging the rule into a set of algorithms and documents. Information about an entity is input, compared to the rule by way of a set of algorithms, documented, and a report setting forth the compliance requirements and then-current compliance with the rule of the entity is provided. The entity is also provided with any documents required to ensure compliance with the rule.