Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for inducing an effect of a chemical or biochemical agent to a mammalian subject, such as for the treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a portable magnetic field therapy system for treatment of diseases and adverse health conditions, such as cancer.

Abstract: A system for denaturing corneal tissue. The system includes a ground element and an electrode coupled to a power unit. The electrode is inserted into a cornea. The power unit provides power to the electrode to denature corneal tissue. The power may be at a level so that the temperature of the corneal tissue adjacent to the electrode is such that it minimizes tissue overheating. The power may be applied for a time duration up to 30 seconds at a level that does not exceed 500 mW. The surgeon may dial in an input parameter that correlates with a diopter correction in a cornea.

Abstract: A medical device used to denature corneal tissue. The device includes a probe and an applanator that can flatten the cornea. The probe has a plurality of electrodes that extend through apertures of the applanator and into the cornea. The electrodes deliver energy into the cornea to denature corneal tissue. The corneal tissue is denatured in a pattern that can correct for refractive conditions of the eye.

Abstract: An electrode assembly that can be used to apply current to a cornea. The assembly includes a tip that is attached to a stop. The stop is pressed into an inner channel of an electrode body. The stop limits the penetration depth of the tip into a cornea.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide for an air gap fitting to be installed between various equipment drains and a sewer connection. The apparatus includes a body with an inlet at a receiver. A supply of waste is provided to the device through the inlet and the waste then flows through a channel in the body. The apparatus also includes a plurality of axially disposed apertures about a perimeter of the body such that the plurality of axially disposed apertures are in fluid communication with the channel and the plurality of axially disposed apertures collectively extend a majority of the perimeter of the body. Waste exits the body through an outlet at which point the waste flows through into the sewer system by way of a waste receptor pipe. The presence of the apertures allows waste to flow through them rather than allow contaminated sewage to reach upstream piping or equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus that is used to perform a medical procedure on a cornea. The apparatus may include a ring that can be placed on a cornea and a probe that can deliver energy to denature corneal tissue. The probe can be moved about the ring and cornea by a first actuator. A second actuator may move the probe into contact with the cornea to deliver energy and denature tissue. The process of moving the probe and delivering energy can be repeated to create a circular pattern of denatured areas. The circular pattern of denatured areas may correct for hyperopia. The actuators may be controlled by a controller that operates in accordance with a program to move the probe and create the circular pattern of denatured areas in an automated process.

Abstract: An electrode assembly that can be used to apply current to a cornea. The assembly includes a tip that is attached to a stop. The stop is pressed into an inner channel of an electrode body. The stop limits the penetration depth of the tip into a cornea.

Abstract: An electrode assembly that can be used to apply current to a cornea. The assembly includes a tip that is attached to a stop. The stop is pressed into an inner channel of an electrode body. The stop limits the penetration depth of the tip into a cornea.

Abstract: An electrode assembly that can be used to apply current to a cornea. The assembly includes a tip that is attached to a stop. The stop is pressed into an inner channel of an electrode body. The stop limits the penetration depth of the tip into a cornea.

Abstract: An ultrasonically driven surgical blade which has a recessed cutting portion that extends to a pointed tip. The interface between the tip and the recessed cutting portion provides a cutting edge which has a relatively low attack angle. The recessed cutting portion is located on only one side of the blade to create an unsymmetrical cutting action. When the surgical blade is ultrasonically driven, the unsymmetrical cutting surface and the offset center of gravity creates a transverse movement of the blade. The transverse movement of the blade more efficiently transfers the ultrasonic energy to the tissue to increase tissue coagulation. The blade may be driven by an acoustic wave that has a first base frequency that is modulated by, or switched with, a second frequency to further improve hemostasis. The blade may be coupled to a horn by a sleeve that contains electro-cautery pins, and/or lumens that provide gas for an argon plasma, or a pressure or vacuum source.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification needle generally includes a needle for fragmenting eye tissue, a sleeve coaxially disposed about the needle for introducing irrigation fluid into a surgical site, and structure on the needle for inhibiting the formation of bubbles and microbubbles as the irrigation fluid flows along an irrigation pathway formed between the needle and coaxial sleeve. The structure includes preferably three wedge shaped indents, each being equidistantly spaced with respect to each other, about a shoulder of the needle. The needle includes a threaded end for enabling its removable engagement with a suitable phacoemulsification horn, the removable engagement being facilitated by surfaces on the wedge shaped indents.

Abstract: An ultrasonically driven blade which has a radial hook. The radial hook defines a recess that has a circular cross-section. The radially hook shape blade has a relatively small amount of mass located at an anti-node of the blade assembly. The relatively light anti-nodal tip provides a large energy gain and efficiently transfers ultrasonic energy to surrounding tissue. Additionally, the ultrasonic energy is transferred from the hook to tissue primarily along a longitudinal axis of the blade, thereby increasing the energy efficiency of the overall assembly.

Abstract: A thermokeratoplasty system and method for locally heating and reshaping a cornea in a manner that produces a minimal regression of the corneal correction. The system includes a probe that is coupled to a power source which can provide current at a predetermined power, frequency and time duration. The probe has a sharp tip that is inserted into the stroma of the cornea. The tip has an insulated stop that controls the depth of tip penetration. Current flows into the cornea through the probe tip to locally heat and denature the corneal tissue. The denatured tissue causes a subsequent shrinkage of the cornea. A pattern of denatured areas can be created around the cornea to correct the vision of the eye.

Abstract: A thermokeratoplastic electrode which has a tip that is placed in direct contact with the epithelium layer of the cornea. The electrode is capable of creating very small localized denatured areas that shrink the corneal membrane to correct hyperopic and astigmatic conditions.