Abstract: A surgical stapler instrument includes a stapling head assembly that receives a plurality of staples. The staples are configured with features that allow the staples to expand after deployment so that an anastomosis created by the instrument can increase in size after forming. In some versions the staples expand automatically after deployment, and in other versions the staples expand in response to tissue forces imparted upon the staples after deployment. In some versions the staples are configured to be deployed in various patterns that promote expandability of the circular staple line.

Abstract: A surgical stapler instrument includes a stapling head assembly that receives a plurality of staples. The staples are configured with features that allow the staples to expand after deployment so that an anastomosis created by the instrument can increase in size after forming. In some versions the staples expand automatically after deployment, and in other versions the staples expand in response to tissue forces imparted upon the staples after deployment. In some versions the staples are configured to be deployed in various patterns that promote expandability of the circular staple line.

Abstract: A surgical stapling instrument includes an anvil defining a plurality of staple forming pockets and a stapling head assembly configured to drive a plurality of staples against the staple forming pockets of the anvil. The stapling head assembly comprises a coupling member configured to actuate the anvil relative to the stapling head assembly, a firing assembly configured to drive the plurality of staples against the staple forming pockets of the anvil, and a deck member. The deck member includes a deck surface extending radially between an inner circular edge and an outer circular edge, and a plurality of staple openings extending through the deck surface. The plurality of staple openings define at least one cross shape.

Abstract: A method of creating an anastomosis is provided using a stapling assembly including a body extending distally along a longitudinal axis and a deck member defining a deck surface. The deck surface includes a first array of staple openings comprising a herringbone pattern, and each staple opening of the first array of staple openings has a same size. The method includes positioning an anvil within a first lumen of a patient and positioning the stapling assembly within a second lumen of the patient. The method also includes releasably coupling the anvil with the stapling assembly and compressing tissue of the first and second lumens between the anvil and the deck member. The method further includes actuating a plurality of staple drivers to drive a first plurality of staples distally and parallel to the longitudinal axis from the first array of staple openings into the tissue to define the anastomosis.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for delivering medical fluids to a patient. A data storage device (120) is either separately attached to or incorporated within the structure of a reusable fixture that may be detachably connected to a barrel (111) of a syringe (107). A filling station (110) and an power injector (108) may each include a read-write device (114, 122) that is operable to read the data storage device (120) within its field of view. When the read-write devices (114, 122) are attached to the filing station (110) and the power injector (40), respectively, and when the fixture including the data storage device (120) is attached to the syringe (107), the read-write devices (114, 122) may be operable to store data on and read data from the data storage device (120) associated with the syringe (107). After an injection procedure, the fixture may be detached from the syringe (107) and reused with a new or resterilized syringe (107).

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide for a syringe mount of a power injector. The syringe mount may include a plurality of syringe retainer components that translate (e.g., move linearly without rotation) toward and away from a longitudinal axis of the injector drive ram. These retainer components may be biased (e.g., via a spring) toward one another and/or the longitudinal axis of the injector drive ram.

Abstract: A hand-actuated injector (10) includes a handle assembly (200) for providing discharge and aspiration strokes for a plunger (108). The handle assembly (200) includes first and second scissor-like handle members (204, 212) that provide a discharge stroke for the plunger (108) when manipulated in a first manner, and an aspiration stroke for the plunger (108) when manipulated in an opposite, second manner. The handle assembly (200) also includes a meshed-gear locking mechanism or hinge (248) that selectively prevents or at least limits relative movement between the first and second handle members (204, 212) in a manner that is associated with providing an aspiration stroke for the plunger (108).

Abstract: An injection device (120) used in delivering medical fluids to a patient is provided. The injection device (120) may include a syringe plunger driver (126a) and a syringe (140). The syringe (140) may include a syringe data storage device (134). The injection device (120) may include a communication device (132a) disposable in each of attached and detached conditions. The communication device (132a) may be operable to read a data storage device (134) within its field of view. When the communication device (132a) is attached to the injection device (120) and the syringe (140) is installed on the injection device (120), the communication device (132a) may be operable to read the data storage device (134) associated with the syringe (140). When in a detached condition, the communication device (132a) may be operable to be hand manipulated such that various other data storage devices (134) may be read.

Abstract: A power injector syringe clamp assembly (300) is disclosed. This clamp assembly (300) includes a first clamp member (302) and a second clamp member (312), where at least one of these clamp members (302, 312) is movable to provide open and closed configurations for the clamp assembly (300). The clamp assembly (300) also includes at least one RFID reader antenna for communicating with at least one RFID tag (336) on a power injector syringe (330), at least when positioned within the clamp assembly (300).

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for delivering medical fluids to a patient. A data storage device (120) is either separately attached to or incorporated within the structure of a reusable fixture that may be detachably connected to a barrel (111) of a syringe (107). A filling station (110) and an power injector (108) may each include a read-write device (114, 122) that is operable to read the data storage device (120) within its field of view. When the read-write devices (114, 122) are attached to the filing station (110) and the power injector (40), respectively, and when the fixture including the data storage device (120) is attached to the syringe (107), the read-write devices (114, 122) may be operable to store data on and read data from the data storage device (120) associated with the syringe (107). After an injection procedure, the fixture may be detached from the syringe (107) and reused with a new or resterilized syringe (107).

Abstract: An injection device (120) used in delivering medical fluids to a patient is provided. The injection device (120) may include a syringe plunger driver (126a) and a syringe (140). The syringe (140) may include a syringe data storage device (134). The injection device (120) may include a communication device (132a) disposable in each of attached and detached conditions. The communication device (132a) may be operable to read a data storage device (134) within its field of view. When the communication device (132a) is attached to the injection device (120) and the syringe (140) is installed on the injection device (120), the communication device (132a) may be operable to read the data storage device (134) associated with the syringe (140). When in a detached condition, the communication device (132a) may be operable to be hand manipulated such that various other data storage devices (134) may be read.

Abstract: A power injector (302) with syringe communication logic (316) is disclosed. A communication with a syringe (320) for the power injector (302) may be initiated via data provided by one or more of a tilt sensor (306), a syringe clamp sensor (308), a prefilled syringe sensor (310), or an imaging energy output sensor (312).

Abstract: A power injector (302) with syringe communication logic (316) is disclosed. A communication with a syringe (320) for the power injector (302) may be initiated via data provided by one or more of a tilt sensor (306), a syringe clamp sensor (308), a prefilled syringe sensor (310), or an imaging energy output sensor (312).

Abstract: A power injector (302) with syringe communication logic (316) is disclosed. A communication with a syringe (320) for the power injector (302) may be initiated via data provided by one or more of a tilt sensor (306), a syringe clamp sensor (308), a prefilled syringe sensor (310), or an imaging energy output sensor (312).

Abstract: A power injector syringe clamp assembly (300) is disclosed. This clamp assembly (300) includes a first clamp member (302) and a second clamp member (312), where at least one of these clamp members (302, 312) is movable to provide open and closed configurations for the clamp assembly (300). The clamp assembly (300) also includes at least one RFID reader antenna for communicating with at least one RFID tag (336) on a power injector syringe (330), at least when positioned within the clamp assembly (300).

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide for a syringe mount of a power injector. The syringe mount may include a plurality of syringe retainer components that translate (e.g., move linearly without rotation) toward and away from a longitudinal axis of the injector drive ram. These retainer components may be biased (e.g., via a spring) toward one another and/or the longitudinal axis of the injector drive ram.

Abstract: A sensor for sensing inclusions in a containerized medical fluid. In certain embodiments, the sensor may include an image capture device and an image processor communicatively interconnected to the image capture device. The image processor may include an inclusion identifier configured to detect data in an image indicative of inclusions in the medical fluid.

Abstract: The application relates to radiation shielding (12) for use with radiopharmaceutical syringes (14). For example, in at least some regards, the invention relates to a syringe radiation shield that includes a sleeve (18) having a syringe receptacle defined therein to accommodate a barrel (26) of the syringe. In addition, this syringe radiation shield may also include a cover (20) having a plunger receptacle defined therein to accommodate a plunger of the syringe. The sleeve and the cover may be removably coupled with one another so that the syringe can be housed within the syringe radiation shield, for example, during administration of a radiopharmaceutical from the syringe.

Abstract: A hot beverage lid having thermal protective flex-guards or flaps extending from opposite sides of a cover portion of the lid for protecting a consumer's fingers from heat emanating from the side of a cup. A first flap extends a first distance from under a drinking opening having sufficient area for a thumb. A second flap extends a second distance which is greater than the first flap from the opposite side of the lid and has sufficient area for at least two fingers. Each flap is contoured to conform to the curvature or the sidewall of the cup and each flap comprises swirled rib embossing for improved retention against fingers holding the cup. The top of the cover portion is concave with a hole in the center to allow liquid spillage to reenter the cup. Also, a channel surrounding the base of a circular plateau on top of the cover of the lid is provided for collecting fluid spillage.