Abstract: A threading device assembly for use in plastic surgery that includes a first elongated rod having first and second opposite ends, a second elongated rod having first and second opposite ends, and a suture having first and second opposite ends. The first end of the suture is secured to the first elongated rod at a location that is approximately halfway between the first and second ends, and the second end of the suture is secured to the second elongated rod at a location that is approximately halfway between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A threading device assembly for use in plastic surgery that includes a first elongated rod having first and second opposite ends, a second elongated rod having first and second opposite ends, and a suture having first and second opposite ends. The first end of the suture is secured to the first elongated rod at a location that is approximately halfway between the first and second ends, and the second end of the suture is secured to the second elongated rod at a location that is approximately halfway between the first and second ends.

Abstract: A cutter module includes a piston and a shear blade. The piston includes at least two movable telescoping elements that are adapted to expand from a first retracted length to a second expanded length. The shear blade is connected to the first piston to sever a tubing in response to the piston expanding from the retracted length to the second expanded length. The shear blade has a cutting edge that has a radius greater than 0.01 inches.

Abstract: A collection, washing and dispensing apparatus for lightweight balls. A pneumatic transport receives the balls and transports the balls to an elevated storage hopper which has an angled bottom surface terminating in a downchute for feeding the balls to a scrubbing element. The scrubbing element has a rotating drum mounted in a semicylindrical mating rack immersed in a fluid tight washtub. The opposing surfaces of the drum and rack are covered by a compressible pile to provide a friction engagement of balls between the drum and rack. The rotation of the drum urges the balls around the rack to an exit lip of the tub. A gravity feed race adjacent the lip carries the balls to a collection funnel. A sterilization spray is mounted over the race for spraying the balls. A pneumatic transport is connected to receive balls at the funnel for dispensing.