Abstract: A method for determining the condition of hydrogel pads of a transcutaneous neurostimulation system includes providing one or more stimulation electrodes comprising a hydrogel pad through which a transcutaneous neurostimulation signal is applied to skin of the subject. The method also includes providing a controller operatively connected to the stimulation electrodes and being configured to supply a modulated electrical stimulation signal to the stimulation electrodes. The method further includes configuring the controller to measure impedance values of the system and assess changes in system impedance as an indication of the condition of the hydrogel pads.

Abstract: A neurostimulator system for supplying constant current electrical stimulation pulses to at least one stimulation electrode to apply electrical stimulation to a subject includes a power supply comprising a voltage rail and a ground. The system also includes a first constant current circuit configured to supply stimulation current from the voltage rail through the at least one stimulation electrode to ground. A controller is configured to control the constant current circuit. The first constant current circuit includes a first mirror circuit, a first current sink, and a first ground circuit. The first mirror circuit is configured to supply the constant current electrical stimulation pulses from the voltage rail to the at least one electrode. The first current sink is configured to control the constant current electrical stimulation pulses supplied to the at least one electrode from the mirror circuit in response to a first control voltage.

Abstract: A drive system for a tissue resection device that drives a cutting tube in a rotating and reciprocating motion simultaneously. The cutting tube moves within an outer tube having a window at a distal end thereof. When activation of the device ceases, the device remains powered until the cutting tube assumes an extended position, thereby closing the window.

Abstract: A medical sling for supporting an anatomical feature having ends that are tapered using a folding fixture and then thermoset. The thermoset ends hold the bunched or folded shape thus allowing the ends to be removed from the fixture and placed into a mold assembly where anchors are molded over the ends.

Abstract: A medical sling for supporting an anatomical feature having ends that are tapered using a folding fixture and then thermoset. The thermoset ends hold the bunched or folded shape thus allowing the ends to be removed from the fixture and placed into a mold assembly where anchors are molded over the ends.

Abstract: A neurostimulator for applying electrical stimulation through a subjects skin includes a wearable configured to be worn by the subject and a control unit connected to the wearable. Electrodes are mounted on the wearable and electrically connected to the control unit. An interface pad overlies the electrodes and is configured to be positioned on the subjects skin. The interface pad is configured to conduct electrical signals between the electrodes and the subjects skin. The interface pad includes a body of elastomeric material supporting a conductive material. The interface pad is mounted on the wearable so that the interface pad covers the electrodes and distributes electrical current uniformly across the electrodes.

Abstract: A wearable neurostimulator includes a fabric structure, a flexible circuit printed on the fabric structure with exposed electrically conductive portions, and a rigid PCB including an electrical circuit and exposed electrically conductive portions. A rivet includes a shank that extends through the fabric structure, conductive pads, PCB, and conductive vias. The rivet electrically connects the conductive portions of the PCB circuit to the conductive portions of the flexible circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying electrical stimulation to a target peripheral nerve in a subject includes a wearable structure configured to be worn on at least one of the subject's lower leg, foot, or ankle. A first stimulation electrode is mounted on the wearable structure at a first location on the wearable structure. A second stimulation electrode is mounted on the wearable structure at a second location on the wearable structure, different than the first location on the wearable structure. One or more recording electrodes are mounted on the wearable structure. The apparatus also includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the first stimulation electrode, the second stimulation electrode, and the one or more recording electrodes. The wearable is configured to position the first stimulation electrode on a medial side of the target peripheral nerve, and to position the second stimulation electrode on a lateral side of the target peripheral nerve.

Abstract: A medical sling for supporting an anatomical feature having ends that are tapered using a folding fixture and then thermoset. The thermoset ends hold the bunched or folded shape thus allowing the ends to be removed from the fixture and placed into a mold assembly where anchors are molded over the ends.

Abstract: A medical sling for supporting an anatomical feature having ends that are tapered using a folding fixture and then thermoset. The thermoset ends hold the bunched or folded shape thus allowing the ends to be removed from the fixture and placed into a mold assembly where anchors are molded over the ends.

Abstract: A system and method for treating a medical condition of a subject and an apparatus for treating a medical condition of a subject by applying electrical stimulation to a target peripheral nerve. The apparatus includes a plurality of electrical stimulation electrodes are spaced from each other in a predetermined configuration and one or more recording electrodes. A wearable structure supports the stimulation electrodes and the recording electrodes spaced apart from each other. A control unit controls the operation of the stimulation electrodes and the recording electrodes. The control unit is configured to energize the stimulation electrodes to apply stimulation to a tibial nerve and record physiological response using the recording electrodes. The control unit is also configured to automatically detect the foot, right or left, upon which the apparatus is worn by monitoring a phase relationship or time delay between applying stimulation to the tibial nerve and recording the physiological response.

Abstract: A drive system for a tissue resection device that drives a cutting tube in a rotating and reciprocating motion simultaneously. The cutting tube moves within an outer tube having a window at a distal end thereof. When activation of the device ceases, the device remains powered until the cutting tube assumes an extended position, thereby closing the window.

Abstract: A medical sling for supporting an anatomical feature having ends that are tapered using a folding fixture and then thermoset. The thermoset ends hold the bunched or folded shape thus allowing the ends to be removed from the fixture and placed into a mold assembly where anchors are molded over the ends.

Abstract: Cochlear implant headpieces with improved moisture resistance.

Abstract: The present subject matter describes a suturing rings and method of manufacture of suturing rings for prosthetic heart valves. A plurality of suture holes are formed along a length of the metal sheet by performing punching or similar operations. The metal sheet has a substantially constant thickness throughout the length of the metal sheet. The rectangular metal sheet is rolled along the length until two ends of the metal sheet abut with each other. The two ends of the metal sheet are welded to form a metallic tube. The metallic tube is reshaping using a forming tool to obtain a suturing ring having an inner surface with a substantially convex profile. The suturing ring has an inner diameter at an inner peripheral edge at a first open end and an inner diameter at an inner peripheral edge at a second open end greater than an inner diameter at a mid-circumferential plane.