Abstract: A method of suture welding is disclosed which includes: receiving suture segments between first and second jaw members, the first and second jaw members being in an open state. closing the first and second jaw members to captively hold and position the suture segments between the first and second jaw members; selectively applying an elongated joiner element to the suture segments where the joiner element has a selectively operative heating element facing the suture segments; and applying energy to the heating element to weld the suture segments-to-be-welded, whereby the heating element has a temperature above a predetermined threshold adapted to at least partially melt the suture segments.

Abstract: An implant and method for the repair of a tendon or a ligament along at least one load direction. The implant includes at least one first anchor portion and at least one tension member oriented along a load direction. The first anchor portion preferably has a larger surface area of engagement with the tendon or ligament to spread loads across more tissue. The tension member is preferably secured to the first anchor portion with an overlapping attachment. Tension on the tension member is preferably adjustable by the surgeon.

Abstract: A system includes a remote controller and an infusion pump. The infusion pump includes an RF telemetry portion configured to receive an RF data signal from the remote controller. A processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion. A dispensing apparatus, responsive to the processing portion of the medical device, dispenses medicament in accordance with the RF data signal. The dispensing apparatus includes a fill sensor for providing an initialization signal to the processing portion of the medical device upon the dispensing apparatus being filled with at least a defined volume of medicament.