Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical procedures performed using ultrasound imaging for guidance. In particular, the systems and methods of the present disclosure include anatomical models simulating body organs that may be used to train clinicians, students or other medical professionals to access such organs with medical tools in performing interventional procedures using ultrasound guidance.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an articulating structure for use as at least part of a medical device. In one aspect, the invention features an articulating structure comprising an inner member, a sleeve, a pull wire, and an outer member. The inner member defines at least one channel on the outer surface of the inner member, the at least one channel extending along a length of the inner ember. The inner member further defines at least one lumen extending through the inner member. The sleeve is disposed in the at least one channel. The pull wire extends within a lumen of the sleeve. The outer member is disposed over the inner member and defines a lumen through which the inner member extends.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an articulating structure for use as at least part of a medical device. In one aspect, the invention features an articulating structure comprising an inner member, a sleeve, a pull wire, and an outer member. The inner member defines at least one channel on the outer surface of the inner member, the at least one channel extending along a length of the inner member. The inner member further defines at least one lumen extending through the inner member. The sleeve is disposed in the at least one channel. The pull wire extends within a lumen of the sleeve. The outer member is disposed over the inner member and defines a lumen through which the inner member extends.

Abstract: Sutures can be placed in difficult to access areas of the human body with devices, and related methods, utilizing a needle carrier. The devices and methods can be used in conjunction with both endosurgical and traditional open surgery procedures.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an articulating structure for use as at least part of a medical device. In one aspect, the invention features an articulating structure comprising an inner member, a sleeve, a pull wire, and an outer member. The inner member defines at least one channel on the outer surface of the inner member, the at least one channel extending along a length of the inner member. The inner member further defines at least one lumen extending through the inner member. The sleeve is disposed in the at least one channel. The pull wire extends within a lumen of the sleeve. The outer member is disposed over the inner member and defines a lumen through which the inner member extends.

Abstract: A morcellator is designed to comminute tissue. The morcellator includes a rotatable electrode and a drive system. The rotatable electrode has a resistance to the flow of an electrical current. The electrode is heated by the flow of the current through the rotatable electrode. The rotatable electrode is also rotated by the drive system as the rotatable electrode is heated by the flow of the current. The rotation and heating of the rotatable electrode enables the morcellator to comminute tissue.

Abstract: A morcellator is designed to comminute tissue. The morcellator includes a rotatable electrode and a drive system. The rotatable electrode has a resistance to the flow of an electrical current. The electrode is heated by the flow of the current through the rotatable electrode. The rotatable electrode is also rotated by the drive system as the rotatable electrode is heated by the flow of the current. The rotation and heating of the rotatable electrode enables the morcellator to comminute tissue.

Abstract: A device, and related method, for introducing fiber material into a body includes a tubular member with a lumen extending to an opening in a distal end portion of the tubular member and a mechanism in the tubular member for passing the fiber material through the lumen and the opening and into the body. The mechanism can be a helical member rotatable within the tubular member to convey the fiber material through at least a portion of the lumen, out of the opening, and into the body, and the fiber material can be particles in a carrier that are injected into the lumen by a syringe coupled to the tubular member. The mechanism alternatively can be a sleeve slidable within the tubular member to force the fiber material through at least a portion of the lumen, out of the opening, and into the body, and the fiber material can be a suture or thread that is fed into a distal portion of the tubular member where it collects until it is forced out of the opening by the sleeve.