Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to fluid container adapters that couple with a fluid container, so to enable access to the contents of the fluid container, such as from an endoscopic system via a tubing set. Several embodiments are particularly directed to a fluid container adapter that can couple with an opening in a variety of fluid containers to place one or more tubes in fluid communication with an interior of any particular one of the variety of fluid containers.

Abstract: A medical device may include a needle, including a plurality of links and a distal tip, reciprocally movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and a conduit including a lumen extending through the needle, the conduit being coupled to the distal tip, wherein longitudinal movement of the conduit is configured to transition the needle between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for a medical device are disclosed. The medical device may include a handle configured to connect with an electrical source. The handle may include a hub, a wire, and an actuator. The hub may include a fluid port, an electrical connector, and an electrically conductive tube coupled with the electrical connector. The wire may be electrically coupled to the electrically conductive tube. The actuator may be coupled with the hub and the wire. The actuator may be configured to adjust relative to the hub and in response, adjust the wire relative to the electrically conductive tube.

Abstract: In a general aspect, the techniques described herein relate to a medical device that includes a first elongated member that has an extruded outer jacket having an outer sidewall, where the extruded outer jacket includes a polymer material with a slip agent added to the polymer material.

Abstract: A medical device configured to create a lubricating barrier between two surfaces to reduce frictional forces, which may facilitate movement of an elongated member with respect to a device. In some examples, a medical device may include an elongated member including a sidewall defining a lumen, where the elongated member includes a perforated section with a plurality of holes that extend through the sidewall. A device may include a connector configured to connect an open end of the lumen to a fluid transfer device to receive lubricating fluid.

Abstract: Medical devices, systems, and related methods described herein may be useful for reducing friction as a portion of a medical device moves during a medical procedure. The medical device including a sheath that defines a lumen therein, a shaft slidably disposed within the lumen, and a covering coupled to an outer surface of the shaft. The covering including a textured outer surface having ridges and channels between the ridges. The textured outer surface configured to decrease friction between the shaft and the sheath during the medical procedure.

Abstract: A suture device for use in combination with a delivery system including a lumen extending through the delivery system includes a needle usable to carry a suture, a distal shuttle configured to releasably secure the needle, a sleeve disposable over the distal shuttle, the distal shuttle movable relative to the sleeve between a locked position in which the needle is locked to the distal shuttle and an unlocked position in which the needle is releasable from the distal shuttle. The suture device includes a distal assembly including an elongate tool guide movable between a deployment configuration in which the elongate tool guide is substantially parallel with the distal assembly and a working configuration in which the elongate tool guide curves away from the distal assembly.

Abstract: A medical device may include a needle, including a plurality of links and a distal tip, reciprocally movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and a conduit including a lumen extending through the needle, the conduit being coupled to the distal tip, wherein longitudinal movement of the conduit is configured to transition the needle between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: A system for controlling the flow of fluid through a medical device may include a medical device having a lumen that extends to a distal end of the medical device; a fluid source configured to supply fluid having a positive pressure to the lumen of the medical device; and a flow controller configured to apply a negative pressure to the fluid within the lumen, wherein the flow controller is triggered to apply the negative pressure upon a lowering of the positive pressure from the fluid source.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a medical device includes a member. The member is formed of a base material and has an exterior surface. At least a portion of the member is configured to be disposed within a body of a patient. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the member has a modification of the base material.

Abstract: A suture device for use in combination with a delivery system including a lumen extending through the delivery system includes a needle usable to carry a suture, a distal shuttle configured to releasably secure the needle, a sleeve disposable over the distal shuttle, the distal shuttle movable relative to the sleeve between a locked position in which the needle is locked to the distal shuttle and an unlocked position in which the needle is releasable from the distal shuttle. The suture device includes a distal assembly including an elongate tool guide movable between a deployment configuration in which the elongate tool guide is substantially parallel with the distal assembly and a working configuration in which the elongate tool guide curves away from the distal assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing fluid communication between body lumens. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for placing the muscularis layers of first and second body lumens in contact to establish a long term or permanent open flow or access passage therebetween.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a medical device may be configured for use with an endoscope and may include a tool. The tool may include an actuator, at least one extension at a distal portion of the actuator, and a distal end. The at least one extension may extend radially outward from the actuator and may have an edge configured to fragment debris within a body. The medical device may also include a cap configured for coupling to a distal end of the endoscope, and the cap may include a body defining an opening and a cavity. The opening may be configured to align with optics of the endoscope, and the at least one extension may be positioned within the cavity of the body.

Abstract: A medical device may comprise a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A control wire may extend through a lumen of the shaft and to an end effector at the distal end of the shaft. The medical device may further comprise an operation portion coupled to the shaft. The operation portion may further include a housing, one or more attachment devices for coupling the medical device to another medical device, an actuation mechanism for actuating the end effector. The actuation mechanism may include a lever extending through an opening of a pivotable body within the housing. The control wire may be coupled to the pivotable body.

Abstract: A medical device comprising a shaft, a handle including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion is fixed to a proximal portion of the shaft, and a channel extending from the handle into the shaft, wherein the channel includes a proximal channel and a distal channel, the proximal channel being rotatable relative to the distal channel and aligned with the distal channel throughout rotation of the proximal channel, wherein the proximal portion includes the proximal channel and the distal portion includes the distal channel, wherein the distal portion is rotatable relative to the proximal portion of the handle, and the shaft is configured to rotate with the distal portion of the handle.

Abstract: A medical device may include: a shaft configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a subject; a handle at a proximal end of the shaft, the handle including an adjustment mechanism configured to be transitioned from a first configuration, in which the shaft has a first stiffness, to a second configuration, in which the shaft has a second stiffness. The first stiffness may be different from the second stiffness.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tissue retraction system may include a first anchor, a second anchor, and an elongate coupling member extending between the first anchor and the second anchor. The system also may include a holder for receiving the first anchor, the second anchor, and the elongate coupling element. The holder may include a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion may have a smaller width than the proximal portion such that the distal portion exerts a force on a proximal end of the first anchor during deployment of the first anchor from the holder. The force may move the first anchor into an open configuration for receiving tissue.

Abstract: A medical device may include: a shaft configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a subject; a handle at a proximal end of the shaft, the handle including an adjustment mechanism configured to be transitioned from a first configuration, in which the shaft has a first stiffness, to a second configuration, in which the shaft has a second stiffness. The first stiffness may be different from the second stiffness.

Abstract: A medical device may comprise a handle, including a main body and an actuator. The main body may include a first portion and a second portion. The main body may have an open configuration and a closed configuration. The actuator may include a first portion and a second portion. The actuator may have an open configuration and a closed configuration. The actuator may translate relative to the main body in the closed configurations of the main body and the actuator.

Abstract: A system for tracking a medical device, the system comprising a support having a channel extending therethrough, the channel being defined circumferentially by a surface, at least one encoder configured to track movement of a medical device through the channel, and one or more processors configured to receive input from the at least one encoder, receive an instruction from a user to store a zero position of the medical device relative to the channel, determine relative movement of the medical device from the zero position, and communicate the relative movement of the medical device from the zero position.