Abstract: A system and method for locating and guiding a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) lead. The system comprising an X-ray system to capture images of the patient. The images are processed by the system and are provided to a user to utilize a measurement device for inserting a needle for placing leads for the PNE procedure.

Abstract: A method includes: determining one or more measurements from at least one image of a sacrum of a patient; applying the determined one or more measurements with a guide device; locating the guide device on the patient's backside using a landmark; and while the guide device is located on the patient's backside, using the guide device to guide insertion of a medical element into the patient. A device for guiding medical element insertion includes: a main body with a locating feature that references a landmark on a patient; a head that is translatable along the main body in a first direction; and a medical element guide that is translatable along the head in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the medical element guide is configured to identify the entry location and angle of insertion of a medical element into the patient.

Abstract: A prosthetic finger device includes a base piece configured to fit on a proximal phalanx portion of the amputated finger, and a tip piece configured to fit on a middle phalanx portion of the amputated finger, wherein the tip piece is pivotally connected to the base piece by a hinge that is integrally formed with the tip piece and the base piece.

Abstract: A wearable medical device assembly for therapeutic treatment of a person includes: a wearable medical device configured to be applied over a portion of the person; a first anchor and a second anchor each comprising an adhesive configured to affix the respective anchor to the person's skin; and an attachment system that selectively attaches the wearable medical device to the first anchor and the second anchor, wherein the attachment system permits the wearable medical device to be detached from, and re-attached to, one or both of the anchors while both of the anchors remain affixed to the person's skin

Abstract: A rib brace includes: a sealed enclosure; an adhesive on an external side of the sealed enclosure, the adhesive configured to adhere the rib brace to a person externally and noninvasively to the person; a layered structure inside the sealed enclosure; and a port through a wall of the sealed enclosure, wherein a stiffness of the layered structure is adjustable by applying suction to an interior of the sealed enclosure via the port.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention generally relate to medical devices and associated methods of manufacture and use, and more particularly to scar modulation dressings. Aspects of the invention relate to improving wound healing and improving scar maturation. In a first aspect, there is a system including: a sheet configured to be applied to the skin of a patient over a wound or scar bed; a device that is separate from the sheet and that is configured to be used to massage the sheet to cause: (1) static charging of the sheet, and (2) physical massaging of the wound covered by the sheet.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A tissue expander includes: a selectively inflatable and deflatable shell that is configured to be implanted; and an access port for selectively inflating and deflating the shell, the access port comprising a sidewall, a base at a first end, and a membrane at a second end opposite the first end wherein the sidewall and the base of the access port are constructed of a material that is non-reactive with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine; and a structure of the access port is composed of a material that has a rate of temperature change lower than that of human tissue.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A tissue expander includes: a selectively inflatable and deflatable shell that is configured to be implanted; and an access port for selectively inflating and deflating the shell, the access port comprising a sidewall, a base at a first end, and a membrane at a second end opposite the first end, wherein the sidewall and the base of the access port are constructed of a material that is non-reactive with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. In embodiments, the tissue expander includes a magnet at the access port. In embodiments, the magnet is configured with a physical size and magnetic force such that, when the tissue expander is implanted, the magnet is detectable by an external magnetometer sensor but is not detectable by an external dangle-magnet.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A tissue expander includes: a selectively inflatable and deflatable shell that is configured to be implanted; and an access port for selectively inflating and deflating the shell, the access port comprising a sidewall, a base at a first end, and a membrane at a second end opposite the first end, wherein the sidewall and the base of the access port are constructed of a material that is non-reactive with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. In embodiments, the tissue expander includes a magnet at the access port. In embodiments, the magnet is configured with a physical size and magnetic force such that, when the tissue expander is implanted, the magnet is detectable by an external magnetometer sensor but is not detectable by an external dangle-magnet.

Abstract: A system includes: a body including an internal cavity and an internal reservoir; a holder configured to hold an ampule and configured to be slidably received in the cavity; and a clip configured to connect to the holder, wherein the holder is configured to slide into the cavity to a first position when the clip is operatively connected to the holder, and wherein the holder is configured to slide into the cavity to a second position when the clip is not connected to the holder. A method includes manufacturing the system. Another method includes administering an injection using the system.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A first aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a colorant inside a shell before the shell is inflated with fluid, wherein the colorant mixes with fluid upon injection of fluid into the shell. A second aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a tread on an exterior surface of the shell. A third aspect includes a system having: a computing device with a visual display screen; a detector connected to the computing device that is configured to detect a port of a tissue expander that is implanted under skin of a patient; and software running on the computing device that receives signals from the detector and causes the visual display screen to show a visual representation of a location of the detected port of the tissue expander.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A tissue expander includes: a selectively inflatable and deflatable shell that is configured to be implanted; and an access port for selectively inflating and deflating the shell, the access port comprising a sidewall, a base at a first end, and a membrane at a second end opposite the first end wherein the sidewall and the base of the access port are constructed of a material that is non-reactive with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine; and a structure of the access port is composed of a material that has a rate of temperature change lower than that of human tissue.

Abstract: Approaches for augmented reality systems and methods for administering repeated injections are provided. An augmented reality (AR) system for administering injections includes: an AR headset comprising a display that is configured to display at least one marker superimposed on a real-world view of a subject, the at least one marker being displayed at a user-defined location on the subject. The display may be configured to continuously display the at least one marker at the location on the subject as the real-world view of the subject changes. The marker may be generated based on user input received from a user wearing the AR headset. The location on the subject may be defined by a location of a marker device relative to the subject when the user input is received. The AR headset may include a face mapping system.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A tissue expander includes: a selectively inflatable and deflatable shell that is configured to be implanted; and an access port for selectively inflating and deflating the shell, the access port comprising a sidewall, a base at a first end, and a membrane at a second end opposite the first end, wherein the sidewall and the base of the access port are constructed of a material that is non-reactive with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. In embodiments, the tissue expander includes a magnet at the access port. In embodiments, the magnet is configured with a physical size and magnetic force such that, when the tissue expander is implanted, the magnet is detectable by an external magnetometer sensor but is not detectable by an external dangle-magnet.

Abstract: Approaches for augmented reality systems and methods for administering repeated injections are provided. An augmented reality (AR) system for administering injections includes: an AR headset comprising a display that is configured to display at least one marker superimposed on a real-world view of a subject, the at least one marker being displayed at a user-defined location on the subject. The display may be configured to continuously display the at least one marker at the location on the subject as the real-world view of the subject changes. The marker may be generated based on user input received from a user wearing the AR headset. The location on the subject may be defined by a location of a marker device relative to the subject when the user input is received. The AR headset may include a face mapping system.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A first aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a colorant inside a shell before the shell is inflated with fluid, wherein the colorant mixes with fluid upon injection of fluid into the shell. A second aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a tread on an exterior surface of the shell. A third aspect includes a system having: a computing device with a visual display screen; a detector connected to the computing device that is configured to detect a port of a tissue expander that is implanted under skin of a patient; and software running on the computing device that receives signals from the detector and causes the visual display screen to show a visual representation of a location of the detected port of the tissue expander.

Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A first aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a colorant inside a shell before the shell is inflated with fluid, wherein the colorant mixes with fluid upon injection of fluid into the shell. A second aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a tread on an exterior surface of the shell. A third aspect includes a system having: a computing device with a visual display screen; a detector connected to the computing device that is configured to detect a port of a tissue expander that is implanted under skin of a patient; and software running on the computing device that receives signals from the detector and causes the visual display screen to show a visual representation of a location of the detected port of the tissue expander.

Abstract: A system includes: a body including an internal cavity and an internal reservoir; a holder configured to hold an ampule and configured to be slidably received in the cavity; and a clip configured to connect to the holder, wherein the holder is configured to slide into the cavity to a first position when the clip is operatively connected to the holder, and wherein the holder is configured to slide into the cavity to a second position when the clip is not connected to the holder. A method includes manufacturing the system. Another method includes administering an injection using the system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fastening tissue include a hollow element and an elongate insertion element. The insertion element has a delivery device including a cone, suture, and needle at a delivery end, and an anchor at an opposite end. The hollow element includes an engagement structure in its interior surface that permits movement of the insertion element through the hollow element in a first direction, and prevents movement of the insertion element through the hollow element in a second direction opposite the first direction. The engagement structure may include a braid or mesh that operates on a finger-trap principle. The hollow element may include an elongate element with a cone, suture, and needle at a delivery end, and an anchor at an opposite end. Alternatively, the hollow element may include a button that incorporates the braid or mesh.

Abstract: Approaches for implanting a donor dermis (e.g., skin) in or on a patient body are provided. A device includes a piece of donor dermis and at least one tab formed in or on the donor dermis, wherein the tab is adapted for accepting a suture. A method includes manufacturing a device including a piece of donor dermis and at least one tab formed in or on the donor dermis, wherein the tab is adapted for accepting a suture. Another method includes fastening tissue using a device including a piece of donor dermis and at least one tab formed in or on the donor dermis, wherein the tab is adapted for accepting a suture.