Abstract: Tools, devices and systems that include a generally cylindrical, hollow shaft, and a suction canister are provided with advantageous interconnectivity features and functions that enable ease of manufacturing, lowered manufacturing costs, and allow for a platform of different shaft embodiments and canister embodiments that may be manufactured in different combinations to form an array of unique instruments. The interconnectivity may be irreversible or reversible, and the connection features maintain an air tight seal between the components. Tools, devices and systems are also provided that include collection functionality that can be employed to manipulate the volume of tissue collected while using a tissue collection feature/function. This may be undertaken to restrict total volume of the collection chamber in a way that allows for continuous suction flow rate to take place while collecting the desired amount of tissue.

Abstract: Methods and devices for plugging a hole bone are disclosed. The bone plug device may include a polymeric mesh structure and a first and a second solid polymeric structure mounted or formed onto a first and a second corresponding leaflet of the polymeric mesh structure. When inserted into a hole in cortical bone, the polymeric mesh structure moves from an open configuration to a closed configuration, reducing the diameter of the polymeric mesh structure and causing the first solid polymeric structure to contact the second solid polymeric structure, conforming bone plug device to the hole. The polymeric mesh structure is configured to mimic cancellous bone structure and porosity to encourage cancellous bone ingrowth.

Abstract: Methods and devices for regulating suction pressure are disclosed. The suction regulator device may include a housing including three ports and a valve engaging the ports. The method includes connecting a vacuum source to the first port, connecting a suction powered device to the third port, and oscillating the valve between maintaining a closed configuration for a predetermined time period and maintaining an open configuration for a second predetermined time period. In the closed configuration the valve places the third port in fluid communication with the second port exposing to ambient/atmospheric pressure and in the open configuration the valve places the third port in fluid communication with the first port.

Abstract: Methods and devices for delivering bone material are disclosed. The bone delivery device may include a cannula and a cartridge in fluid communication with the cannula, wherein the cartridge comprises a base containing one or more delivery channels configured to receive bone material. The bone material within the delivery channel(s) is compacted to a second diameter smaller than the first diameter. The method includes actuating the compacted bone material from the cartridge through the cannula to deliver the bone material to an implantation site.

Abstract: Tools, devices and systems that include a generally cylindrical, hollow shaft, and a suction canister are provided with advantageous interconnectivity features and functions that enable ease of manufacturing, lowered manufacturing costs, and allow for a platform of different shaft embodiments and canister embodiments that may be manufactured in different combinations to form an array of unique instruments. The interconnectivity may be irreversible or reversible, and the connection features maintain an air tight seal between the components. Tools, devices and systems are also provided that include collection functionality that can be employed to manipulate the volume of tissue collected while using a tissue collection feature/function. This may be undertaken to restrict total volume of the collection chamber in a way that allows for continuous suction flow rate to take place while collecting the desired amount of tissue.

Abstract: Tools, devices and systems that include a generally cylindrical, hollow shaft, and a suction canister are provided with advantageous interconnectivity features and functions that enable ease of manufacturing, lowered manufacturing costs, and allow for a platform of different shaft embodiments and canister embodiments that may be manufactured in different combinations to form an array of unique instruments. The interconnectivity may be irreversible or reversible, and the connection features maintain an air tight seal between the components. Tools, devices and systems are also provided that include collection functionality that can be employed to manipulate the volume of tissue collected while using a tissue collection feature/function. This may be undertaken to restrict total volume of the collection chamber in a way that allows for continuous suction flow rate to take place while collecting the desired amount of tissue.

Abstract: A device for providing a patient with a cryotherapy process that is directed to the ablation of a lesion on the patient, includes: (a) a piping assembly adapted to create a spray of carbon dioxide snow, (b) a snow horn having a pressure relief means and a boundary wall, (c) a tubular applicator with ends between which extends an interior wall that has an interior diameter that increases in value between these ends, (d) an applicator tip with a metal portion and adapted to allow it to connect to the applicator's distal end, and (e) a push rod having a distal end with a base to which is attached an anchor.

Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an implanted catheter and an external device that the patient uses to inject a therapeutic into the implanted tube. The implanted catheter can be equipped with a fixation mechanism that secures the catheter in place and eases physician insertion and removal. The fixation mechanism can include shape memory arms having silicone tips or can be a second catheter branch configured to hold the device in the user's sinus cavity. The catheter can also include numerous exit holes to prevent obstruction and deliver the therapeutic. An interface between the implanted catheter and the external device is incorporated, to ensure a reliable seal for medication passage. A method and device for delivery of the catheter to the correct position can also be included.

Abstract: Tools, devices and systems that include a generally cylindrical, hollow shaft, and a suction canister are provided with advantageous interconnectivity features and functions that enable ease of manufacturing, lowered manufacturing costs, and allow for a platform of different shaft embodiments and canister embodiments that may be manufactured in different combinations to form an array of unique instruments. The interconnectivity may be irreversible or reversible, and the connection features maintain an air tight seal between the components. Tools, devices and systems are also provided that include collection functionality that can be employed to manipulate the volume of tissue collected while using a tissue collection feature/function. This may be undertaken to restrict total volume of the collection chamber in a way that allows for continuous suction flow rate to take place while collecting the desired amount of tissue.

Abstract: A device for providing a cryotherapy ablation treatment includes a piping assembly and a snow horn adapted to create a spray of snow from a pressurized source of a low-temperature liquid, a tubular applicator for collecting a mass of snow at a prescribed density that is sufficient to allow the mass to serve as the needed, low temperature, thermal reservoir for the device after the applicator's distal end has been disconnected from the snow horn end so that it can to be used during the treatment process, and an applicator tip adapted to allow it to connect to the applicator's distal end and be used to treat those specific locations which are to receive this treatment.

Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an implanted catheter and an external device that the patient uses to inject a therapeutic into the implanted tube. The implanted catheter can be equipped with a fixation mechanism that secures the catheter in place and eases physician insertion and removal. The fixation mechanism can include shape memory arms having silicone tips or can be a second catheter branch configured to hold the device in the user's sinus cavity. The catheter can also include numerous exit holes to prevent obstruction and deliver the therapeutic. An interface between the implanted catheter and the external device is incorporated, to ensure a reliable seal for medication passage. A method and device for delivery of the catheter to the correct position can also be included.

Abstract: A device for providing a cryotherapy ablation treatment includes a piping assembly and a snow horn adapted to create a spray of snow from a pressurized source of a low-temperature liquid, a tubular applicator for collecting a mass of snow at a prescribed density that is sufficient to allow the mass to serve as the needed, low temperature, thermal reservoir for the device after the applicator's distal end has been disconnected from the snow horn end so that it can to be used during the treatment process, and an applicator tip adapted to allow it to connect to the applicator's distal end and be used to treat those specific locations which are to receive this treatment.