Abstract: A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on an appropriate subject. A procedure may be planned, at least in part, prior to performing the procedure. An image may illustrate at least a portion of the planned procedure for confirmation and/or alteration of the planned procedure prior to performing the procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a chemical injury of the eye, in particular alkali burn of the cornea, as well as ocular GVHD and similar inflammatory ocular conditions, with extracellular vesicles, in particular exosomes obtained from human cardiospheres or cardiosphere-derived cells. The present invention also provides a formulation comprising extracellular vesicles, in particular exosomes obtained from human cardiospheres or cardiosphere-derived cells, for subconjunctival or topical administration to the eye in the treatment of a chemical injury of the eye, in particular alkali burn of the cornea, as well as ocular GVHD and similar inflammatory ocular conditions.

Abstract: An exemplary method, and corresponding instrumentation, of balancing the ligaments of a knee during flexion is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes forming initial resection cuts in a patient' femur and tibia, and subsequently placing the knee in flexion to form a flexion space between the posterior femoral condyles and the resected tibial surface. The method may further include sequentially inserting one or more flexion spacers into the flexion space, and selecting the flexion spacer that provides the ligaments with equal tension. The flexion spacers may include a medial platform and a lateral platform wherein, for at least one of the flexion spacers, the lateral platform has a greater thickness than the medial platform. The method may further include engaging an alignment sizing tool with the selected flexion spacer, forming a pair of pin holes in the femur, and mounting a cutting block to the femur using the pin holes.

Abstract: Abrasive articles, along with related compositions and methods, are provided. The abrasive articles include a backing, abrasive layer, and supersize coat that includes calcium stearate and an ammonium salt of a modified styrene acrylic polymer. The supersize coat can be dried to a translucent film at temperatures well below the melting temperature of the binder without need for a surfactant. Advantageously, these abrasive articles can reduce swarf accumulation during an abrading operation and enhance cut performance while achieving a high degree of optical clarity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a chemical injury of the eye, in particular alkali burn of the cornea, as well as ocular GVHD and similar inflammatory ocular conditions, with extracellular vesicles, in particular exosomes obtained from human cardiospheres or cardiosphere-derived cells. The present invention also provides a formulation comprising extracellular vesicles, in particular exosomes obtained from human cardiospheres or cardiosphere-derived cells, for subconjunctival or topical administration to the eye in the treatment of a chemical injury of the eye, in particular alkali burn of the cornea, as well as ocular GVHD and similar inflammatory ocular conditions.

Abstract: An exemplary method, and corresponding instrumentation, of balancing the ligaments of a knee during flexion is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes forming initial resection cuts in a patient' femur and tibia, and subsequently placing the knee in flexion to form a flexion space between the posterior femoral condyles and the resected tibial surface. The method may further include sequentially inserting one or more flexion spacers into the flexion space, and selecting the flexion spacer that provides the ligaments with equal tension. The flexion spacers may include a medial platform and a lateral platform wherein, for at least one of the flexion spacers, the lateral platform has a greater thickness than the medial platform. The method may further include engaging an alignment sizing tool with the selected flexion spacer, forming a pair of pin holes in the femur, and mounting a cutting block to the femur using the pin holes.

Abstract: In the present invention, a configuration system for an electrophysiology (EP) study system provides the physician with the ability to input or select the particular procedure to be performed utilizing the EP system, such as performing an ablation procedure, a pacing procedure, or a diagnostic procedure, among others based on the clinical objective of the procedure. Based on the selection of the procedure to be performed, the EP system can handle the selection and switching of different filter selections for a physiological signal to achieve an optimal signal profile having a clinically acceptable display regardless of acquisition conditions with the minimum of user intervention, or knowledge. These selections may be automatically derived, or manually selected, or over-ridden by the user as needed within any typically, or atypical procedural workflow.

Abstract: An oxygen therapeutic composition, comprising a perfluorocarbon material, a viscosity modifier, a buffer, wherein the buffer stabilizes a pH of the composition at between about 6.5 to about 7.5, and wherein the composition comprises a viscosity of about 2.0 to about 3.5 mPas, and wherein the fluorocarbon has a boiling point of about 4 degrees Celsius to about 60 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: An oxygen therapeutic composition, comprising a perfluorocarbon material, a viscosity modifier, a buffer, wherein the buffer stabilizes a pH of the composition at between about 6.5 to about 7.5, and wherein the composition comprises a viscosity of about 2.0 to about 3.5 mPas, and wherein the fluorocarbon has a boiling point of about 4 degrees Celsius to about 60 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets. One embodiment of the claimed subject matter includes a tourniquet article having a substantially rigid base. A handle is provided, the handle has first and second ends and a slot disposed between the first and second ends. A strap disposed adjacent to the substantially rigid base and passes through the slot of the handle. A structural member having first and second sides is attached to the base at least at first and second points along each of the first and second sides of the base such that the strap being sandwiched between at least a portion of the structural member and said base.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets. One embodiment of the claimed subject matter includes a tourniquet article having a substantially rigid base. A handle is provided, the handle has first and second ends and a slot disposed between the first and second ends. A strap disposed adjacent to the substantially rigid base and passes through the slot of the handle. A structural member having first and second sides is attached to the base at least at first and second points along each of the first and second sides of the base such that the strap being sandwiched between at least a portion of the structural member and said base.

Abstract: The sensor comprises an electrolyte disposed between a sensing electrode and a reference electrode, with a protective layer contacting the sensing electrode. At least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode has a porosity of about 15% or greater. The method for manufacturing the sensor comprises employing a slip. The slip is applied to the electrolyte to form the electrodes, and the electrolyte is heated to a temperature of less than about 1,500° C.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment is a method and system for using electronic raw material and formula verification for a product on a production line. The system includes a processor integrated with the production line for obtaining production line data, raw material data and formula data for a product produced by the production line, generating an electronic production schedule for the product, generating an electronic production run sheet including the production line data, the raw material data and the formula data for the product, receiving a product selection from the electronic production schedule, receiving a quantity selection for the product from the electronic production schedule and downloading the raw material data and the formula data to production line equipment. A network is connected to the processor, and a user system is coupled to the network for accessing the electronic production run sheet. A database is coupled to the processor for storing data relating to the production line.