Abstract: In one form, a surgical needle has a curved needle body having a first end and a second end and defines an interior region between the first and second ends. The interior region contains a center of curvature of the needle body. The first and second ends each terminate in a point. The needle body has an intermediate portion between the first and second ends, and defines an internal surface facing the interior region and an external surface facing away from the interior region. A recess is thrilled within the external surface of the needle body. In another form, the needle is provided in a sterilized package together with one or more elongate filaments each having a proximal end coupled to the needle body within the recess. A container holds the surgical needle and the filament.

Abstract: In one form, a surgical needle has a curved needle body having a first end and a second end and defines an interior region between the first and second ends. The interior region contains a center of curvature of the needle body. The first and second ends each terminate in a point. The needle body has an intermediate portion between the first and second ends, and defines an internal surface facing the interior region and an external surface facing away from the interior region. A recess is thrilled within the external surface of the needle body. In another form, the needle is provided in a sterilized package together with one or more elongate filaments each having a proximal end coupled to the needle body within the recess. A container holds the surgical needle and the filament.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of using adrenergic receptor agonists for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of using adrenergic receptor agonists for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of using adrenergic receptor agonists for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the compositions and methods related to the use of adrenergic receptor agonists solutions for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to devices suitable for applying these solutions to the skin or the mucosal area. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time.

Abstract: Novel ergonomically designed hand held surgical tissue Z-shaped retractors. The retractors include retractor plates which are angulated and deviated from the main axis along the handle of the retractor. The retractors may be applicable for general, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, cardio, vascular, obstetrics/gynecology applications, and veterinary practices.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to novel surgical instruments, including ergonomically designed hand held surgical tissue retractors and a pouch for breast implants. The invention also relates to novel methods of performing surgical operations, in particular, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery using inflatable and pre-filled breast enlargement implants. The retractors and methods of the invention may also be applicable for general, orthopedic, cardio, vascular, microsurgeries, obstetrics/gynecology applications, and veterinary practices.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the compositions and methods related to the use of adrenergic receptor agonists solutions for the treatment of skin and mucosal superficial wounds. Some of the preferred adrenergic receptor agonists include epinephrine, phenylephrine, norepinephrine, methoxamine, and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to devices suitable for applying these solutions to the skin or the mucosal area. Methods according to the invention are especially effective to control superficial skin and mucosal bleeding and accelerate healing time.