Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.

Abstract: A delivery cable for delivering a medical device and a delivery device including the same are described herein. The delivery cable includes a flexible inner core, an outer coil surrounding at least a portion of the flexible inner core, and a pull wire disposed between the flexible inner core and the outer coil, the pull wire configured to deflect a distal deflectable portion of the delivery cable upon manipulation thereof. Methods of making the delivery cable and methods of using the delivery cable to deploy a medical device are also described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.

Abstract: A medical device includes a device frame, including a proximal portion and a distal portion and configured to selectively transition between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The medical device also includes at least one cover, wherein at least one cover is coupled to at least one of the proximal and distal portions.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible stent and a valve assembly disposed within the stent. A first cuff is disposed adjacent the stent. A filler is annularly disposed about the stent radially outward of the first cuff and radially outward of the stent. The filler has a first circumferential layer with a first inner wall, a first outer wall, and a plurality of first ribs connecting the first inner wall to the first outer wall. The filler has an expanded condition in which the first inner wall is spaced a first distance from the first outer wall in a radial direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the stent, and a collapsed condition in which the first inner wall is spaced a second distance from the first outer wall in the radial direction, the first distance being greater than the second distance.

Abstract: A method of transporting a vehicle engine wire harness from a component preparation location to a component pick location is provided. The method includes placing the vehicle engine wire harness on a hook of a component hanger. The component hanger with vehicle engine wire harness is directed along a supply track assembly through a heated enclosure to the component pick location at a vehicle assembly line.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments and methods of reducing or eliminating erosion resulting from the use of an occluder, as well as reducing or eliminating other interference with cardiac tissue by an occluder, including reducing pressure on cardiac tissue, minimizing micro-perforations, and/or minimizing residual leak by improving sealing around the occluder. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to providing an external skirt on an occluder that improves sealing of the occluder while reducing interference with the cardiac tissue by the occluder.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments and methods of reducing or eliminating erosion resulting from the use of an occluder. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to reducing or eliminating erosion resulting from the use of an occluder while maintaining the fundamental function and effectiveness of the occluder with an improved occluder braid pattern. The embodiments and methods disclosed herein reduce or eliminate erosion, for example, by reducing the friction and force of an occluder on cardiac tissue and/or by increasing occluder disc compliance to cardiac structures and movement.

Abstract: A delivery cable for delivering a medical device and a delivery device including the same are described herein. The delivery cable includes a flexible inner core, an outer coil surrounding at least a portion of the flexible inner core, and a pull wire disposed between the flexible inner core and the outer coil, the pull wire configured to deflect a distal deflectable portion of the delivery cable upon manipulation thereof. Methods of making the delivery cable and methods of using the delivery cable to deploy a medical device are also described herein.

Abstract: A syncing apparatus for synchronizing a process dolly to a conveyor includes a mounting frame and a sync arm. The mounting frame is configured to be mounted to a frame of the process dolly. The sync arm is coupled to the mounting frame and includes a wheel and a biasing member coupled to the wheel and configured to bias the wheel to an extended position. The wheel is configured to contact a contact feature of the conveyor to synchronize the process dolly to a movement of the conveyor when biased to the extended position. Compression of the biasing member moves the wheel to a retracted position wherein the wheel is configured to traverse the contact feature of the conveyor and the process dolly is unsynchronized from the movement of the conveyor.

Abstract: A vehicle door cover device for inhibiting contact between an upper frame portion of a door frame of a vehicle door assembly and a glass pane during installation of the glass pane into the vehicle door assembly includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a channel wall that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the channel wall form a pillar receiving channel that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and the pillar receiving channel comprises a width dimension and a length dimension and the width dimension is sized to slidably receive the upper frame portion of the door frame during installation of the glass pane.

Abstract: A syncing apparatus for synchronizing a process dolly to a conveyor includes a mounting frame and a sync arm. The mounting frame is configured to be mounted to a frame of the process dolly. The sync arm is coupled to the mounting frame and includes a wheel and a biasing member coupled to the wheel and configured to bias the wheel to an extended position. The wheel is configured to contact a contact feature of the conveyor to synchronize the process dolly to a movement of the conveyor when biased to the extended position. Compression of the biasing member moves the wheel to a retracted position wherein the wheel is configured to traverse the contact feature of the conveyor and the process dolly is unsynchronized from the movement of the conveyor.

Abstract: A vehicle door cover device for inhibiting contact between an upper frame portion of a door frame of a vehicle door assembly and a glass pane during installation of the glass pane into the vehicle door assembly includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a channel wall that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the channel wall form a pillar receiving channel that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and the pillar receiving channel comprises a width dimension and a length dimension and the width dimension is sized to slidably receive the upper frame portion of the door frame during installation of the glass pane.

Abstract: Medical devices such as catheters can include structure or provision that permit a physician or other health care professional to adjust the stiffness of at least a portion of the medical device. In some instances, the medical device may be adjusted prior to inserting the medical device into a patient. In some cases, the medical device may be adjusted while in use within the patient.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible stent and a valve assembly disposed within the stent. A first cuff is disposed adjacent the stent. A filler is annularly disposed about the stent radially outward of the first cuff and radially outward of the stent. The filler has a first circumferential layer with a first inner wall, a first outer wall, and a plurality of first ribs connecting the first inner wall to the first outer wall. The filler has an expanded condition in which the first inner wall is spaced a first distance from the first outer wall in a radial direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the stent, and a collapsed condition in which the first inner wall is spaced a second distance from the first outer wall in the radial direction, the first distance being greater than the second distance.

Abstract: Medical devices such as catheters can include structure or provision that permit a physician or other health care professional to adjust the stiffness of at least a portion of the medical device. In some instances, the medical device may be adjusted prior to inserting the medical device into a patient. In some cases, the medical device may be adjusted while in use within the patient.

Abstract: Medical devices such as catheters can include structure or provision that permit a physician or other health care professional to adjust the stiffness of at least a portion of the medical device. In some instances, the medical device may be adjusted prior to inserting the medical device into a patient. In some cases, the medical device may be adjusted while in use within the patient.