Abstract: An adjustable flow narrow profile balloon device for use in an aorta has a catheter and an adjustable flow device comprising a scaffold having an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end and support extending between the anchored end and the movable end, and a flexible tube attached to the support and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta. The adjustable flow device has a collapsed configuration; a fully occluded configuration in which the length of the support lies flat against the catheter and the flexible tube is inflated; and adjustable flow configurations allowing for a desired amount of fluid flow past the device.

Abstract: A luggage protection apparatus can include a body having a recess and an opening providing access to the recess. An attachment member can be connected to the body, where the attachment member is configured to couple the body to luggage. A plurality of protective sheets can be stored in the recess of the body and the plurality of protective sheets can be removably connected in series. Each protective sheet can be sized and shaped to cover a bottom surface of luggage. An external protective sheet can have a proximal end removably connected to the plurality of protective sheets. The external protective sheet can also have a free distal end configured to removably connect to the attachment member, where the free distal end is located opposite the proximal end.

Abstract: An adjustable flow narrow profile balloon device for use in an aorta has a catheter and an adjustable flow device comprising a scaffold having an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end and support extending between the anchored end and the movable end, and a flexible tube attached to the support and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta. The adjustable flow device has a collapsed configuration; a fully occluded configuration in which the length of the support lies flat against the catheter and the flexible tube is inflated; and adjustable flow configurations allowing for a desired amount of fluid flow past the device.

Abstract: A luggage protection apparatus can include a body having a recess and an opening providing access to the recess. An attachment member can be connected to the body, where the attachment member is configured to couple the body to luggage. A plurality of protective sheets can be stored in the recess of the body and the plurality of protective sheets can be removably connected in series. Each protective sheet can be sized and shaped to cover a bottom surface of luggage. An external protective sheet can have a proximal end removably connected to the plurality of protective sheets. The external protective sheet can also have a free distal end configured to removably connect to the attachment member, where the free distal end is located opposite the proximal end.

Abstract: An aortic occlusion device includes a catheter and a balloon mounted along the catheter, wherein the balloon is a narrow profile balloon. The narrow profile balloon comprises an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end, a wall extending between the anchored end and the movable end, an inflatable tube located proximate along the wall and circumscribing the wall, and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta.

Abstract: A selective aortic balloon device includes a catheter comprising an open distal end configured to be inserted into a body cavity or vessel, and a plurality of adjustable port regions with inflatable balloons between adjacent adjustable port regions. Each adjustable port region is configured to move between a closed position and an open position to selectively allow fluid flow to enter the catheter through the open distal end and to exit the catheter through one or more of the plurality of adjustable port regions depending on an inflation pattern of the inflatable balloons.

Abstract: A selective aortic balloon device includes a catheter comprising an open distal end configured to be inserted into a body cavity or vessel, and a plurality of adjustable port regions with inflatable balloons between adjacent adjustable port regions. Each adjustable port region is configured to move between a closed position and an open position to selectively allow fluid flow to enter the catheter through the open distal end and to exit the catheter through one or more of the plurality of adjustable port regions depending on an inflation pattern of the inflatable balloons.

Abstract: An aortic occlusion device includes a catheter and a balloon mounted along the catheter, wherein the balloon is a narrow profile balloon. The narrow profile balloon comprises an anchored end fixed to the catheter, a movable end distal to the fixed end, a wall extending between the anchored end and the movable end, an inflatable tube located proximate along the wall and circumscribing the wall, and at least one tension wire attached to the movable end and extending through the catheter such that the at least one tension wire is accessible to move the movable end of the balloon towards the anchored end when the catheter is positioned in the aorta.

Abstract: A medical device anchor is disclosed. The apparatus consists of an anchor base with an adhesive side that is attached to a location proximate the patient. The second side of the anchor base includes hook and loop type fasteners that cooperate with a medical device retaining strap that also includes hook and loop type fasteners. A cable/sheath anchor base is also provided to secure any cables, sheath, wires, or the like that may extend from the medical device being used. The cable/sheath anchor base is also provided with an adhesive side and a hook and loop fastener side that engages a cable/sheath anchor strap in a similar manner to that of the medical device anchor base.