Abstract: Technologies as described herein are directed towards generating optimized stent designs for treatment of tubular anatomical structures. In an exemplary computing system, the system obtains imaging data comprising images representative of anatomical structures. The system then generates a plurality of models based upon the imaging data. The models are then clustered based upon similar characteristics of the models. Certain fit parameters are applied to the models in each cluster and an optimized stent shape is generated for each cluster, wherein each optimized stent shape is representative of the models within the cluster.

Abstract: A wire feeder including a housing having wire inlet and outlet regions. In some approaches, a tensioning assembly includes a pivotable tension arm and a pivotable tension knob assembly. The pivotable tension arm has a pivot axis oriented perpendicular to the direction of a wire fed through the wire feeder, while the pivotable tension knob assembly has a pivot axis oriented parallel to the direction of the wire fed through the wire feeder. A roller assembly includes a drive roller rotatably coupled to the pivotable tension arm, and a feed roller coupled to the housing. The feed roller is positionable opposite the drive roller to receive a welding wire therebetween and to move the welding wire from the wire inlet region to the wire outlet region. A gear assembly transmits rotational motion from a motor to the feed roller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wire feeder including a housing having wire inlet and outlet regions, a roller assembly, a gear housing, and a gear assembly. The roller assembly includes a drive roller and a feed roller that are coupled to the first side of the housing and feed wire from the wire inlet region to the wire outlet region. The gear housing coupled to a second side of the housing and the gear assembly is housed in the gear housing. The gear assembly is directly coupled to a drive motor and the feed roller so that the gear assembly transmits rotational motion of the drive motor to the feed roller, and the gear housing is sized so that the gear assembly can be formed from multiple different gearing arrangements to achieve a desired wire feed speed when feeding wire.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wire feeder including a housing having wire inlet and outlet regions. In some approaches, a tensioning assembly includes a pivotable tension arm and a pivotable tension knob assembly. The pivotable tension arm has a pivot axis oriented perpendicular to the direction of a wire fed through the wire feeder, while the pivotable tension knob assembly has a pivot axis oriented parallel to the direction of the wire fed through the wire feeder. A roller assembly includes a drive roller rotatably coupled to the pivotable tension arm, and a feed roller coupled to the housing. The feed roller is positionable opposite the drive roller to receive a welding wire therebetween and to move the welding wire from the wire inlet region to the wire outlet region. A gear assembly transmits rotational motion from a motor to the feed roller.

Abstract: A method of operating a remote medical navigation system using ultrasound, employs ultrasound imaging from a medical device to supplement or to replace conventional x-ray imaging of the operating region during navigation.

Abstract: An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.

Abstract: An overall restoration system useful in removing moisture from structures is provided. The contemplated system includes a power and control device, a series of sensors, and a number of various different drying equipment, all capable of communication with a remote server. The system is highly portable, flexible and cost-efficient to manufacture and operate.

Abstract: A medical device guide having an inner member having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen therein. An outer member surrounds the proximal portion of the inner member such that the distal end of the inner member projects beyond the distal end of the outer member, the portion of the inner member being sufficient flexible to flex with a guide wire extending through the lumen. The outer member is sufficiently stiff that the proximal end of the medical device guide can be engaged by a driven by a medical device advancer.

Abstract: A method of operating a remote medical navigation system using ultrasound, employs ultrasound imaging from a medical device to supplement or to replace conventional x-ray imaging of the operating region during navigation.

Abstract: A medical device guide having an inner member having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen therein. An outer member surrounds the proximal portion of the inner member such that the distal end of the inner member projects beyond the distal end of the outer member, the portion of the inner member being sufficient flexible to flex with a guide wire extending through the lumen. The outer member is sufficiently stiff that the proximal end of the medical device guide can be engaged by a driven by a medical device advancer.

Abstract: An implantable medical device and method are provided for determining if a patient is in a substantially horizontal position and delaying a programmed cardioversion/defibrillation shock therapy in response to determining the patient is in a substantially horizontal position. In various embodiments, the shock therapy may be delayed by adjusting tachycardia detection criteria or scheduling the shock therapy after a maximum tachycardia episode duration.

Abstract: A telescoping medical device system is provided that includes an outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, and a lumen extending through at least the distal end portion, and a slot extending along a portion of the outer sheath. The telescoping medical device also includes an inner member extending through the slot and through the lumen in the outer sheath. A first drive mechanically engages and drives the outer sheath, and a second drive mechanically engages and drives the inner member through the slot and into the lumen of the outer sheath.

Abstract: A system for identifying locations for pacing the heart, the system comprising a pacing electrode, a remote navigation system for positioning the pacing electrode at each of a plurality of locations; a system for determining Pressure-Volume loop data resulting from pacing at each location; an ECG system, a phrenic nerve stimulation detection system, and a means of identifying at least one preferred location based upon at least the Pressure-Volume loop, ECG, and phrenic nerve stimulation data at each location. A method of identifying locations for pacing the heart, the method comprising: navigating a pacing electrode to each of a plurality of locations in the heart; pacing the heart at each of the plurality of locations; and assessing the effectiveness of the pacing at each location by measuring cardiac blood flow and cardiac wall strain.