Abstract: Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves comprising a piston comprising an integrated gilled sheath. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, the sheath is secured to a valve housing and provides the needed recoil function to return a core from a second position to a first position to close the valve upon removal of a medical implement.

Abstract: A catheter system includes a structure defining a proximal orifice, a distal orifice, and a fluid passage extending therebetween. The catheter system further includes an actuator movable in relation to the structure between a first location and a second location. In addition, the catheter system includes a member movable in relation to the structure between (i) a first position in which the member extends through the distal orifice so that a proximal part of the member is positioned within the fluid passage and a distal part of the member is positioned outside of the fluid passage, and (ii) a second position in which the member is entirely located within the fluid passage. The catheter system additionally includes a linkage connected between the actuator and the member. Movement of the actuator from the second location to the first location causes movement of the member from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A portable endoscopic vessel harvesting system for use with a video display for retracting, viewing, and accessing tissue. An embodiment of the vessel harvesting system can include a first housing, an endoscope detachably mounted to the first housing, and a second housing detachably mounted to the endoscope, where the first housing configured to be disposable and the second portion configured to be reusable.