Abstract: A system may provide a plurality of communication modes to a remote server system and provide remote control and monitoring of the system via two-way communication. The system may communicate with an alarm processor of an alarm system. The system may determine a communication mode to provide communication between the alarm system and the remote server. The system may send status and alarm conditions to the remote server, and the system may send control signals to the alarm system. The remote server may provide a pre-determined response to information received from the alarm system, for example the alarm system may provide alarm system condition information to a user or a monitoring station for response.

Abstract: An occlusive device can include a segment including an open end and a proximal end. The occlusive device can include a push wire that is positioned proximal of the proximal end. The occlusive device can include a detachment feature that is attached to the push wire via a detachment groove. The occlusive device can include a sleeve surrounding the push wire. In a non-deployed configuration, the sleeve can surround the detachment feature and prevent release of the proximal end of the segment from the push wire. In a deployed configuration, the proximal end can be flush with a proximal end of the spherical cavity.

Abstract: An endovascular implant detachment mechanism is disclosed that can include an endovascular implant, a connector, a push wire, and one or more lock wires. The connector can be attached to a pinched end of the implant and can include an aperture at a second end. The connector can include a generally circular cavity distal to the aperture. The push wire can have a distal end including one or more slotted openings and configured to fit into the aperture in a first orientation. The one or more lock wires can be configured to fit into the aperture while the distal end of the push wire is in a second orientation. Axial rotation of the push wire can cause the distal end of the push wire to move from the first orientation into the second orientation and secure the push wire to the implant.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and systems for cleaning scopes using a camera port (e.g. trocar) which has been modified to include a cleaning system. A trocar is a device designed to allow surgical instruments and tools to be quickly and easily inserted into a body cavity without contacting the surrounding tissue.

Abstract: An endovascular detachment mechanism can include an endovascular implant including an open end and a pinched end, a connector positioned approximate the pinched end, a lock wire, and an outer coil surrounding the lock wire. The lock wire can include a distal end engaged within the connector and a threaded portion having a radius larger than the lock wire. The outer coil be engaged to the threaded portion. Axial rotation of the threaded portion can cause the lock wire to translate proximally with respect to the outer coil to thereby disengage the distal end of the lock wire from the connector. The mechanism can include an inner coil and an outer coil, and axial rotation of the inner coil with respect to the outer coil can cause the distal end of the lock wire to disengage from the connector.

Abstract: A tissue resection apparatus is provided which includes an outer tube with a helical coil disposed on a distal end. The coil is provided with a first electrode. A central tube has a distal edge profile comprising one or more surface segments. One of the surface segments includes a second electrode. The central tube is slidably disposed within the outer tube and positioned such that second electrode opposes at least a portion of the first electrode. A cutting tube is slidably disposed within the central tube and includes a cutting edge.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for cleaning an endoscope during a procedure, are disclosed. One method comprises utilizing a trocar comprising a main body defining a cavity for receiving an endoscope, a wash orifice disposed in the main body and configured allow a flow of wash solution into the cavity, and a gas orifice disposed between the distal end of the main body and the wash orifice, the gas orifice configured allow a flow of gas into the cavity, the method comprising: washing the endoscope; drying the endoscope; and managing residual fluids on the endoscope or in the cavity, or both.

Abstract: An assembly includes an insertion device and a suture delivery device. The insertion device includes a longitudinal guide member extending from a proximal end to a distal tip. The tip includes an abutting structure movable between insertion and open positions. The structure is sized and shaped to contact tissue surrounding the tissue opening into which the insertion device has been inserted to maintain a desired position of the insertion device within the opening. The delivery device includes a body and a tube. The tube extends along a curved path configured so that, as the tube is rotated about the member, the tube penetrates tissue surrounding the opening into which the member has been inserted. A distal extension of the tube is configured so that, when the tube has been advanced distally to a distal-most position on the member, a distal end of the tube is proximal of the structure.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a trocar including: a central cylinder defining a central channel and having a distal end adapted and configured for insertion within a subject; one or more gas outlets located within the central cylinder proximate to the distal end of the trocar; and one or more liquid outlets located within the central cylinder on a proximal side of the one or more gas outlets. The one or more liquid outlets are adapted and configured to dispense a liquid when an endoscope is withdrawn from a fully extended position within the central channel of the trocar to a position proximate to the one or more liquid outlets. Distal advancement of the endoscope to a position adjacent to the one or more gas outlets removes liquid from a distal end of the endoscope.

Abstract: A method for removing a tissue lesion where an anchor is established with the lesion. A channel is created in the tissue leading to the anchored lesion. A tissue core is created which includes the lesion. The tissue core is ligated, amputated and removed from the channel.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods and systems for cleaning scopes using a camera port (e.g. trocar) which has been modified to include a cleaning system. A trocar is a device designed to allow surgical instruments and tools to be quickly and easily inserted into a body cavity without contacting the surrounding tissue.

Abstract: An inflatable central distractor is inserted in to a disc space between two vertebral endplates. A perimeter balloon is inserted into the disc space in such a manner as to surround the central inflatable distractor. The perimeter balloon and the central inflatable distractor are simultaneously expanded such that as the central inflatable distractor expands the perimeter balloon surrounds the central inflatable distractor and such that the central inflatable distractor and the perimeter balloon, when expanded, contribute to forcing adjacent vertebral endplates apart.

Abstract: An inflatable central distractor is inserted in to a disc space between two vertebral endplates. A perimeter balloon is inserted into the disc space in such a manner as to surround the central inflatable distractor. The perimeter balloon and the central inflatable distractor are simultaneously expanded such that as the central inflatable distractor expands the perimeter balloon surrounds the central inflatable distractor and such that the central inflatable distractor and the perimeter balloon, when expanded, contribute to forcing adjacent vertebral endplates apart.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a trocar including: a central cylinder defining a central channel and having a distal end adapted and configured for insertion within a subject; one or more gas outlets located within the central cylinder proximate to the distal end of the trocar; and one or more liquid outlets located within the central cylinder on a proximal side of the one or more gas outlets. The one or more liquid outlets are adapted and configured to dispense a liquid when an endoscope is withdrawn from a fully extended position within the central channel of the trocar to a position proximate to the one or more liquid outlets. Distal advancement of the endoscope to a position adjacent to the one or more gas outlets removes liquid from a distal end of the endoscope.

Abstract: Smart walking devices, assemblies, and methods of using the same. Improved partial weight bearing requirements while using a walking aid may be provided. An example smart foot assembly may include a tubular sheath with a spring assembly connected to a foot with a force sensor coupled to the spring assembly wherein during a load phase as the distal end of the foot contacts the ground, the foot moves proximally as load is increased.

Abstract: A dilation assembly comprises an expandable and contractible main body having a corrugated outer surface, a guide cannula configured to be disposed through the main body to guide a movement of the main body, and an anchor configured to fix the main body in a target position.

Abstract: A method for removing tissues may comprise disposing a tissue resection device at a target tissue site, causing the tissue resection device to resect a core of tissue from the target tissue site, removing the core of tissue from the body, wherein the removing the core of tissue from the body creates a core cavity at the target tissue site.

Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises an end effector configured to core tissue, a handle operatively coupled to the end effector, wherein the handle comprises a trigger to actuate the end effector, the handle comprising a battery dock, the battery dock comprising a protruding member; and a battery unit attachable to the battery dock, wherein the battery unit is in electrical contact with at least one of the handle and the end effector when attached to the battery dock.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for trans-septally delivering carbon dioxide through a minimally invasive catheter to create a gaseous pocket or emphysema between the posterior wall of the left atrium and the esophagus during cardiac ablation of the left atrium. This pocket of gas expanded tissue serves to thermally insulate and separate the esophagus from the left atrium during ablation to prevent the formation of an atrial-esophageal fistula. The system comprises a control system to precisely deliver the gas to a desired location through a needle-based catheter assembly.

Abstract: A method for removing tissues may comprise disposing a tissue resection device at a target tissue site, causing the tissue resection device to resect a core of tissue from the target tissue site, removing the core of tissue from the body, wherein the removing the core of tissue from the body creates a core cavity at the target tissue site. A tracking apparatus may be configured to determine a position of a portion of the tissue resection device in three dimensional space.