Abstract: A medical device for kyphoplasty procedures is disclosed. The medical device includes a trocar configured for insertion in a vertebral cavity, the trocar having a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to a second axis, an orifice at a first end of the trocar in, the orifice configured for deploying a balloon tamponade, the balloon tamponade configured for inserting into a second end of the trocar, through the trocar and out of the orifice at a first end of the trocar, and, wherein the balloon tamponade is configured to be inflated such that the balloon tamponade inflates to a greater extent along the second axis than the longitudinal axis of the trocar.

Abstract: A medical device for kyphoplasty procedures is disclosed. The medical device includes a trocar configured for insertion in a vertebral cavity, the trocar having a longitudinal axis that is perpendicular to a second axis, an orifice at a first end of the trocar in, the orifice configured for deploying a balloon tamponade, the balloon tamponade configured for inserting into a second end of the trocar, through the trocar and out of the orifice at a first end of the trocar, and, wherein the balloon tamponade is configured to be inflated such that the balloon tamponade inflates to a greater extent along the second axis than the longitudinal axis of the trocar.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a C-arm X-ray apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus comprises a housing that surrounds an X-ray receiving element of the X-ray fluoroscope and does not cover a receiving face of the X-ray receiving element. The lighting apparatus further comprises at least one light-emitting element positioned within the housing so as to surround the X-ray receiving element, the at least one light-emitting element being configured for emitting visible light downwards towards an X-ray emitting element of the X-ray fluoroscope. The lighting apparatus further comprises a focusing mechanism that allows for focusing of the light emitted, a fastener for coupling the housing to the X-ray receiving element and a power supply unit for providing an electrical current to the at least one light-emitting element.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a C-arm X-ray apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus comprises a housing that surrounds an X-ray receiving element of the X-ray fluoroscope and does not cover a receiving face of the X-ray receiving element. The lighting apparatus further comprises at least one light-emitting element positioned within the housing so as to surround the X-ray receiving element, the at least one light-emitting element being configured for emitting visible light downwards towards an X-ray emitting element of the X-ray fluoroscope. The lighting apparatus further comprises a focusing mechanism that allows for focusing of the light emitted, a fastener for coupling the housing to the X-ray receiving element and a power supply unit for providing an electrical current to the at least one light-emitting element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical device for performing automatic lamellar corneal resections, in particular, myopic keratomileusis-in-situ and Hyperopic Lamellar Keratotomy. The device includes three major components, a motor and transmission assembly, a shaper head assembly and an eyeball retaining ring. The motor and transmission assembly includes a flexible shaft with a threaded end which is rotated by an electric or turbine motor. The threaded end of the shaft drives a helicoidal pinion on the shaper head assembly which changes the shaft direction by 90.degree.. The shaper head assembly is moved across the rack of the eyeball retaining ring by a series of pinions. The device provides a means for automatically, precisely and safely performing corneal resections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical device for performing automatic lamellar corneal resections, in particular, myopic keratomileusis-in-situ and Hyperopic Lamellar Keratotomy. The device includes three major components, a motor and transmission assembly, a shaper head assembly and an eyeball retaining ring. The motor and transmission assembly includes a flexible shaft with a threaded end which is rotated by an electric or turbine motor. The threaded end of the shaft drives a helicoidal pinion on the shaper head assembly which changes the shaft direction by 90.degree.. The shaper head assembly is moved across the rack of the eyeball retaining ring by a series of pinions. The device provides a means for automatically, precisely and safely performing corneal resections.