Abstract: A surgeon training apparatus includes a cassette, which includes biological tissue repurposed into a form consistent with the anatomical configuration of abdominal hernias, affixed into an anatomically correct silicon framework which replicates the abdominal anatomy. The framework positions the cassette in an anatomically correct position within the abdominal cavity, enabling surgeons to train using a properly positioned representation of the target anatomy, thus requiring the surgeon to properly use surgical tools to correct the pathologic condition caused by the hernia. The cassette is formed by applying biologic tissue to a specially designed “plate,” which affixes the tissue block into the anatomic framework, and is adapted for connection to a grounding device so the surgeon can use cautery during the simulated hernia repair.

Abstract: The present examples relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The medical device may comprise a transcutaneous analyte sensor applied to the skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be for reducing friction between a sensor and an insertion element and/or for controlling sensor deployment.

Abstract: The present examples relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The medical device may comprise a transcutaneous analyte sensor applied to the skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be for reducing friction between a sensor and an insertion element and/or for controlling sensor deployment.

Abstract: Implementations relate generally to devices for measuring an analyte in a host. Implementations may provide reduced sizes for wearable devices including a transcutaneous analyte sensor for analyte measurement.

Abstract: Implementations relate generally to devices for measuring an analyte in a host. Implementations may provide reduced sizes for wearable devices including a transcutaneous analyte sensor for analyte measurement.

Abstract: Implementations relate generally to devices for measuring an analyte in a host. Implementations may provide reduced sizes for wearable devices including a transcutaneous analyte sensor for analyte measurement.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be directed to removing a liner for a medical device so that the medical device may couple to the skin of the host. The medical device may comprise an on-skin wearable medical device.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be directed to removing a liner for a medical device so that the medical device may couple to the skin of the host. The medical device may comprise an on-skin wearable medical device.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to apparatuses, systems, and methods for deploying a medical device to skin of a host. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may be directed to removing a liner for a medical device so that the medical device may couple to the skin of the host. The medical device may comprise an on-skin wearable medical device.

Abstract: A microtopography system for modulating one or more cellular processes on a surface is described. The microtopography system comprising: a repeated microtopographic pattern, said microtopographic pattern comprising: an array of repeated micropillars applied to a surface of a product, said micropillars being formed of surface structures between 1-100 ?m in height, and 1-50 ?m in width. The microtopographic pattern acts to modulate one or more cellular processes on the surface.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use to insert the sensor into an individual's skin. Applicators are disclosed for inserting the sensor. Such applicators may be reusable applicators configured to implant multiple different sensors.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use to insert the sensor into an individual's skin. Applicators are disclosed for inserting the sensor. Such applicators may be reusable applicators configured to implant multiple different sensors.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use to insert the sensor into an individual's skin. Applicators are disclosed for inserting the sensor. Such applicators may be reusable applicators configured to implant multiple different sensors.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present embodiments provide sensor applicators and methods of use to insert the sensor into an individual's skin. Applicators are disclosed for inserting the sensor. Such applicators may be reusable applicators configured to implant multiple different sensors.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of screening arrays of polymers having pre-determined surface energies. The polymer arrays of the present invention can be used to screen for microorganism adherence. More specifically the arrays can be used to screen for adherence of particular bacteria or fungi to particular polymers in the array. Furthermore, this invention relates to a method combining in-situ polymer synthesis with physico-chemical characterisation of the resulting polymer array and subsequent biological assays of bacterial or fungal adherence. This allows for high throughput screening and characterisation of candidate polymers which are not susceptible to bacterial or fungal adherence or which can be used to support bacterial or fungal adherence where such is required. The arrays can also be used to screen for inhibition or promotion of biofilm formation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and a cell culture system comprising a substrate that generates significant chemical ion signatures adapted for culturing stem cells. This disclosure further provides unique surface properties, such as surface wettability, along with defined polymer microspot environments in an array, for effectively supporting the propagation and differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells in vitro. Methods of culturing, maintenance, differentiating stem cells as well as reprogramming somatic cells into stem cells using the device and the cell culture system with the suitable substrates, along with suitable culture media, are also provided.