Abstract: A system for removing kinks in a catheter and/or reforming a catheter of a medical device is provided. The system can include at least one clamp, a heat device, and a pair of rolling wheels. In at least one example, the at least one clamp can be operable to secure the catheter. In some examples, the heat device can be operable to provide heat to the catheter. In some examples, the pair of rolling wheels can be operable to receive the catheter of the medical device therebetween such that when the catheter is moved along a longitudinal axis between the pair of rolling wheels, the pair of rolling wheels reforms the catheter.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for cleaning medical devices with inflatable components are provided herein. The methods, devices, and systems can be used to clean the exterior, the lumen, and the inflatable component of a medical device. The system can include a cleaning solution source, at least one medical device attachment port, and at least one pressure source. The cleaning solution source can be operable to contain a fluid. The at least one medical device attachment port can be in fluid communication with the inflatable component. The at least one pressure source can be operable to move the fluid from the cleaning solution source to the at least one medical device attachment port.

Abstract: Method and systems for determining acceptance criteria for a lumen of a device are provided. The methods and systems can be operable to identify a device with occlusion(s) in the lumen in an inspection method.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: Method and systems for determining acceptance criteria for identification of occluding particles in a lumen of a device are provided. The methods and systems can be used in methods of identifying an occluded device in an inspection method. The acceptance criteria can be calculated based on mass flow measurements of an occluded representative device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reprocessing single-use medical devices. The method can include removing a coating from a single-use medical device, validating the removal of the coating, cleaning the single-use medical device, and applying a new coating to the single-use medical device.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reprocessing single-use medical devices. The method can include removing a coating from a single-use medical device, validating the removal of the coating, cleaning the single-use medical device, and applying a new coating to the single-use medical device.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: A washing appliance for efficient and through cleaning of medical devices and methods of using the appliance are disclosed. The appliance can clean exteriors of medical devices, and lumens of devices comprising a lumen such as cathlab devices.

Abstract: Method and systems for determining acceptance criteria for identification of occluding particles in a lumen of a device are provided. The methods and systems can be used in methods of identifying an occluded device in an inspection method.

Abstract: A biopsy probe mechanism includes an elongate sample receiving member having a longitudinal axis and a sample receiving notch. A cutting cannula is arranged coaxially with the elongate sample receiving member. The elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are movable relative to one another along the longitudinal axis between a first relative position and a second relative position. A plurality of echogenic features include a first echogenic feature established on the elongate sample receiving member and a second echogenic feature established on the cutting cannula. The first echogenic feature is in longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the first relative position. The first echogenic feature is out of longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the second relative position.

Abstract: Method and systems for determining acceptance criteria for identification of occluding particles in a lumen of a device are provided. The methods and systems can be used in methods of identifying an occluded device in an inspection method.

Abstract: Method and systems for determining acceptance criteria for identification of occluding particles in a lumen of a device are provided. The methods and systems can be used in methods of identifying an occluded device in an inspection method.

Abstract: Method and systems for determining acceptance criteria for identification of occluding particles in a lumen of a device are provided. The methods and systems can be used in methods of identifying an occluded device in an inspection method.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes a cannula that defines a tissue chamber configured to receive a tissue sample from a patient. A pressure chamber includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end has an inlet coupled in fluid communication with the cannula. The body has a first recessed area proximate the proximal end, wherein the first recessed area is configured to release positive pressure within the pressure chamber. The body has a second recessed area proximate the distal end, wherein the second recessed area is configured to release negative pressure within the pressure chamber. A piston is movably received in the body and configured to move over the first recessed area to release the positive pressure and configured to move over the second recessed area to release the negative pressure.

Abstract: A biopsy apparatus includes a housing, a biopsy cannula mounted to the housing, and a cannula rotation mechanism mounted to the housing. The cannula rotation mechanism has a thumbwheel, a first gear, and a second gear. The thumbwheel is configured to rotate about a rotational axis, with the rotational axis being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the biopsy cannula. The first gear is mounted in fixed attachment to the thumbwheel. The second gear is mounted in fixed attachment to the biopsy cannula. The first gear is in mesh with the second gear such that the first gear is directly drivably engaged with the second gear to rotate the biopsy cannula about the longitudinal axis when the thumbwheel is rotated.

Abstract: A biopsy probe mechanism includes an elongate sample receiving member having a longitudinal axis and having a sample receiving notch. An elongate sample receiving member and a cutting cannula are movable relative to one another along a longitudinal axis between a first relative position and a second relative position. A first echogenic feature is established on the elongate sample receiving member and a second echogenic feature is established on the cutting cannula. The first echogenic feature is in longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the first relative position. The first echogenic feature is out of longitudinal alignment with the second echogenic feature when the elongate sample receiving member and the cutting cannula are in the second relative position.