Abstract: A bulk feed adapter cap for a collection container comprises: (a) a housing defining both at least one fluid-communication opening and one or more air-release openings and (b) a membrane defining an annular, self-sealing fluid-valve for sealing said fluid-communication opening, where the fluid-valve defines at least one aperture. The bulk feed adapter cap may further comprise at least one fluid-communication cap.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant feeding warming system useful to repeatedly and precisely warm breastmilk or formula for use in the NICU. The system in one form comprises a bedside unit that is attachable to an IV pole. The system may also comprise a centralized warming station with multiple chambers, wherein one chamber heats a bottle or syringe, and the remaining chambers are used for storage and/or refrigeration. The system will use a non-liquid heating system to heat feedings. A disposable liner may be used inside the chamber. The system may also contain heating algorithms that are based on a user inputting milk parameters such as volume and initial temperature.

Abstract: A multi-conductor medical electrical lead comprises a connector located at a proximal end of the lead, one or more electrodes located at a distal end of the lead and a co-radial multi-conductor coil connecting the connector with the electrode(s), wherein the coil has a lead body region with co-radially wound conductors and has an inductance greater than or equal to approximately 1.5 ?H.

Abstract: A lead stabilization and extension wire that enables the withdrawal of a guide catheter over an electrical medical lead body without dislodging an electrode or sensor from an implantation site or detaching the fixation mechanism and methods of use and a kit are disclosed. The lead stabilizer and retraction wire comprises a wire sheath and an elongated core wire insertable within a sheath lumen. The sheath is insertable within a lead body lumen and includes a movable lead clamp that can engage with a lead connector element and a friction element frictionally engaging the core wire to maintain the extension wire length. The lead stabilizer and retraction wire is insertable into the lead body lumen enabling retraction of the guide catheter over the lead stabilization and extension wire while force is applied through the lead stabilization and extension wire to maintain the distal electrode at the implantation site.

Abstract: A medical electrical lead includes a canted lead body distal portion extending from an approximately straight lead body proximal portion; the canted distal portion includes an approximately straight segment and a hump-like segment extending from a first end, in proximity to the approximately straight segment, to a second end. The lead further includes a first electrode coupled to the approximately straight segment of the distal portion and a second electrode coupled to the distal portion in proximity to a second end of the hump-like segment.

Abstract: A lumen seal of a medical electrical lead includes an outer surface adapted to form a portion of an exterior surface of the medical electrical lead and an inner surface adapted to seal off a lumen of the lead and yet allow passage of an elongate member that is slidably engaged within the lumen of the lead. The seal further includes a portion in which an agent is embedded, the agent adapted to disperse from the portion out through the outer surface of the seal.

Abstract: A method for forming an electrically active surface for a medical electrical lead includes the steps of inserting a conductor coil into a shroud that includes an opening, lifting an end of at least one filar of a plurality of filars forming the coil out through the opening, and removing a layer of insulation from about the end of the at least one filar by means of laser ablation.

Abstract: A medical electrode includes an active surface extending from a first end to a second end and has a maximum outer diameter exceeding an outer diameter of the both the first end and the second end. The electrode further includes a recess formed in the active surface and an agent held in the recess and adapted to disperse out from the recess upon implantation of the electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides golf club heads, such as putter heads, with inserts that are under compressive stress, as well as methods for making such golf club heads. In preferred embodiments, the inserts are composed of low density material, such as granite, in order to help maximize the moment of inertia (MOI) of the golf club head.