Abstract: An optical marker apparatus or device for tracking and compensating for patient motion during a medical imaging scan can comprise one or more optical markers, one or mounts, and a substrate. The one or more optical markers can be adapted to be detected by one or more detectors and/or cameras of a medical imaging scanner and/or motion tracking system. One or more mounts can be configured to attach the one or more markers to the substrate. The substrate, in turn, can be configured to be attached to one or more regions of a subject patient's body. For example, in some embodiments, a substrate can be adapted to be placed or otherwise attached over a nose bridge of a patient.

Abstract: An MRI system for imaging a moving subject is provided. The MRI system includes a magnet assembly and an MRI controller. The magnet assembly is configured to acquire a k-space via scanning the subject. The acquired k-space includes a plurality of datum each having a motion error. The MRI controller is configured to receive the acquired k-space from the magnet assembly. The MRI controller is further configured to suppress the motion error of each datum by reconstructing the k-space via a soft gating threshold in a non-iterative manner.

Abstract: An oximeter probe that takes into account tissue color (e.g., skin color or melanin content) to improve accuracy when determining oxygen saturation of tissue. Light is transmitted from a light source into tissue having melanin (e.g., eumelanin or pheomelanin). Light reflected from the tissue is received by a detector. A compensation factor is determined to account for absorption due to the melanin. The oximeter uses this compensation factor and determines a melanin-corrected oxygen saturation value.

Abstract: A biological information processing device includes an image input unit that inputs image data, a selection unit, an estimation unit, a detection unit, and an output unit. The selection unit selects image ranges of processing targets from the input image data. The estimation unit estimates pulse rates of the processing targets corresponding to the image ranges on the basis of image data of the selected image ranges of the processing targets. The detection unit performs relative comparison between the estimated pulse rates of the processing targets and thus detects a target which will possibly be abnormal or a target requiring special attention. The output unit outputs information regarding the detected target which will possibly be abnormal or the detected target requiring special attention.

Abstract: An object information obtaining apparatus is used which includes: an irradiator; a transmitting element transmitting an ultrasound wave; a receiving element receiving an acoustic wave; a signal processor; an information processor; and a controller, wherein the signal processor generates a photoacoustic signal and an ultrasound echo signal, the information processor obtains photoacoustic characteristic information and ultrasound characteristic information including information related to blood flow, and the controller controls, in accordance with the blood flow, at least one of light irradiation, generation of the photoacoustic signal, and obtaining of the photoacoustic characteristic information.

Abstract: A motion sensing device comprises a fixture, a display member, a sensing member, and a mobile member. The fixture is arranged with an user. T display member is assembled to an outer surface of the fixture. The sensing member is assembled to the fixture for sensing a physiological condition of the user. The sensing member includes a control unit and a transmission unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the display member. The sensing member includes a power supply unit for driving the display member. The mobile member is electrically and wirelessly connected to the sensing member and includes a receiving unit which is wirelessly connected to the transmission unit. The physiological condition of the user may be shown on the display member through the sensing member and then wirelessly transmitted to the mobile member for providing to others or himself/herself to know anytime and anywhere.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image display apparatus comprises reception circuitry, a storage, and control circuitry. The reception circuitry configured to receive at least one medical images imaged by a medical imaging apparatus, and first progress information indicating that image inspection for the at least one medical images is in progress in a medical image inspection apparatus, and receive second progress information indicating completion of the image inspection for the at least one medical images. The storage configured to store the at least one medical images and the first progress information. The control circuitry configured to update the stored first progress information to the second progress information, if the second progress information is received.

Abstract: A medical alert system comprises a wearable heart monitoring device for transmitting wireless heart rate data signals to a portable computing device. A processor associated with the portable computing device processes the heart rate data signals to determine whether the signals meet pre-established triggering criteria. A transmitter associated with the portable computing device transmits the triggering heart rate data signals to a wireless remote receiver/transmitter connected to the Internet. A receiver, which is associated with one or both of (i) an emergency medical service provider, or (ii) one or more recipient from among a list of designated emergency contacts, receives wireless/cellular transmissions via a portable computing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an X-ray detector arrangement (10) for X-ray phase contrast tomo-synthesis imaging, a line detector (1) for X-ray phase contrast tomo-synthesis imaging, an imaging system (24) for X-ray phase contrast tomo-synthesis imaging, a method for X-ray phase contrast tomo-synthesis imaging, and a computer program element for controlling such arrangement and a computer readable medium having stored such computer program element. The X-ray detector arrangement (10) comprises several line detectors (1). Each line detector (1) is configured to detect a Moiré pattern in at least a portion of an X-ray beam (2) impacting such line detector (1). Each line detector (1) comprises several detector lines (11), wherein a width W of each line detector (1) equals one period or an integer multiple of the period of the Moiré pattern.

Abstract: A tomography apparatus that may reduce partial scan artifacts includes: a data acquirer configured to acquire tomography data when X-rays are emitted as a cone beam to an object while rotating by one cycle angular section that is less than one rotation; and an image reconstructor configured to reconstruct a tomography image by using corrected tomography data that is obtained by applying to the tomography data a weight that is set based on at least one of a view that is included in the one cycle angular section and a cone angle in the cone beam.

Abstract: A method includes visually presenting image data (404) in a main window (402) of a display monitor (120). The image data is processed with a first processing algorithm. The method further includes identifying tissue of interest in the image data displayed in the main window. The method further includes generating, with the processor (124), a sub-viewport (502) for the tissue of interest by determining at least one of: a location of the sub-viewport; a size of the sub-viewport; a shape of the sub-viewport; or an orientation of the sub-viewport. The method further includes visually presenting the sub-viewport over a sub-region of the image data in the main window based on one or more of the location, the size, the shape, or the orientation.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an X-ray CT system includes a gantry, a first couch, a second couch, a carrier unit, and control circuitry. The gantry includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, and an operation unit. The first couch is arranged in a first room. The second couch is arranged in a second room. When carrying the gantry to the first room, the carrier unit arranges the gantry in an orientation in which the front side of the gantry faces the first couch. When carrying the gantry to the second room, the carrier unit arranges the gantry in an orientation in which the back side of the gantry faces the second couch. The control circuitry controls the direction of the tilt movement of the gantry in accordance with the room where the gantry is arranged.

Abstract: A support unit (200), a support device (100) and an emission tomography device using the support device (100) are provided. The support unit (200) comprises: a support body (210), in which an accommodation space (220) that penetrates through the support body is provided, comprising multiple support positions (230A, 230B) that are distributed along a circumferential direction of the accommodation space (220); and multiple fastening means (240A, 240B), connected to at least some of the multiple support positions. At least some of the multiple fastening means (240A, 240B) can move between a contraction position and an extension position along a radial direction of the accommodation space (220). The fastening means (240A, 240B) are used to fasten detectors of the emission tomography device.

Abstract: A cephalostat for acquiring teleradiographic images through an extraoral radiographic apparatus includes a pair of earpieces at the ends of two shafts and a small bar for resting again the nasion, these components being manually adjustable to adjust them to the skull of the patient under examination, wherein the cephalostat is free from metallic elements in the parts on which X-rays impinge, with the exception of radio-opaque markers, and is interchangeable with a craniostat fixed in the same apparatus seat.

Abstract: An X-ray CT device according to an embodiment includes a gantry, a top board, and a movement mechanism. The gantry includes an X-ray tube that generates X-rays and a detector that detects the X-rays. The top board inserts the subject into the opening section of the gantry. The movement mechanism moves the top board in a longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the position of the top board in a vertical direction at the position that intersects with the path of the X-rays is changed at substantially the same slope relative to the movement distance of the top board when the top board is moved in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiography device for producing an X-ray image of a tooth or a structure supporting the tooth. The radiography device of the present invention includes: an X-ray source for generating X-rays; a projection unit for projecting a user control mode image to the outside as user control information for controlling the X-ray source; and a control unit including an operation unit for user operation, and controlling the X-ray source according to the user control information selected through the operation unit.

Abstract: A system includes a head supporting device, an alignment checker and a scanning device. The head supporting device is disposed on a first surface of an examination table for supporting a patient. The head supporting device includes an adjustable headrest platform for supporting a head of the patient. The adjustable headrest platform is configured to be movable along a direction perpendicular to the first surface of the examination table. The alignment checker is disposed on the examination table. The alignment checker is located corresponding to the head of the patient. The alignment checker is configured to verify a location or an orientation of the head of the patient. The scanning device is configured for capturing a scan image corresponding to a mandible of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable X-ray radiographing apparatus and a method for using the same. The present invention includes: an X-ray generator including an X-ray source, a power supplier supplying driving power to the X-ray source, and a cone directing X-rays emitted from the X-ray source; a switch controller controlled by a radiographer to operate the X-ray generator; and a wearable unit on which the X-ray generator being mounted and being worn on the body of the radiographer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an orthodontic diagnostic method wherein at least one initial two-dimensional X-ray image (1) of a first zone (2) of a head (3) is taken. Then at least one three-dimensional X-ray image (4) of a second zone (5) of a dental situation is taken, and the three-dimensional X-ray image (4) is combined with the initial two-dimensional X-ray image (1) using a registration process in order to obtain a full image (8).

Abstract: A radiation imaging apparatus comprising a plurality of sensors arrayed to form a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns on a substrate and a driving unit configured to drive the plurality of sensors row by row, wherein the driving unit performs a first operation of driving the plurality of sensors while selecting the plurality of rows in a first order, and a second operation of driving the plurality of sensors while selecting the plurality of rows in a second order different from the first order after the first operation, such that a time difference is produced between a sensor in each row and a sensor in a neighboring row from the selection in the first order to the selection in the second order.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotatable X-ray detector. In order to improve clinical workflow, an X-ray detector arrangement (10) is provided that comprises an X-ray detector unit (12) and a rotation unit (14). The X-ray detector unit (12) comprises an X-ray detector (16) with a plurality of X-ray detecting elements arranged as a detector surface (18). The rotation unit (14) is configured to rotate the X-ray detector about an axis (20) perpendicular to the detecting surface (18) at least at a point of intersection with the detector surface (18) upon receiving a rotation signal (22). Further, the rotation signal (22) is dependently ruled by a collimator configuration of an X-ray source arrangement for providing X-ray radiation towards the X-ray detector unit.

Abstract: A digital radiography detector has a two dimensional array of photosensors, with control electronics electrically connected to the photosensors. A substantially rigid housing encloses the photosensors and the control electronics. A surface of the housing includes antimicrobial material to inhibit growth of pathogens.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a first arm, a second arm, a holding structure, an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector. The first arm rotates by a first rotating shaft and slides along a first arc-like slide axis relatively to the first rotating shaft. The second arm rotates by a second rotating shaft and slides along a second arc-like slide axis relatively to the second rotating shaft. The holding structure is connected with a first arm side and configured to hold the second arm. The X-ray tube and the X-ray detector are installed on the second arm.

Abstract: A mobile radiography system includes a moveable arm having an x-ray source attached thereto which can be manually positioned by an operator. A sensor detects a location of a bed or other object relative to the radiography system and generates location information so that a programmable system can restrict lateral movement of the system or arm within a zone proximate the bed or other object.

Abstract: A radiographic image capturing system includes the following. A radiographic image capturing apparatus includes a two-dimensional array of radiation detecting elements and a control circuit which controls reading of image data from each of the radiation detecting elements based on a predetermined capturing sequence. An image processor has first gain data to correct gains of the radiation detecting elements, and generates a radiographic image based on the corrected image data. The control circuit of the radiographic image capturing apparatus is capable of varying at least one of a reverse bias voltage and a signal line voltage to be applied to the corresponding signal line. The control circuit reads a signal value from each of the radiation detecting elements, creates second gain data based on the read signal value, and corrects the radiographic image with the first gain data and the second gain data.

Abstract: A radiographing system including a plurality of radiographing apparatuses for detecting a radiation and a control apparatus for controlling a plurality of the radiographing apparatuses includes an enabling instruct unit for issuing an instruction for enabling one radiographing apparatus from a plurality of the radiographing apparatuses. When the instruction for enabling one radiographing apparatus is issued from the enabling instruct unit, the control apparatus restricts the enabling of another radiographing apparatus during a predetermined period of time after receiving the enabling instruction.

Abstract: A portable radiographic capturing apparatus includes: a detecting unit provided with a two-dimensional array of radiation detecting elements accumulating charges in proportion to a dose of radiation; and a control unit which controls accumulation of the charges by the radiation detecting elements and reading of the accumulated charges therefrom, the charges being in proportion to the dose of radiation emitted as pulsed radiation from a radiation source and transmitted through a subject, to generate plural frame images of the subject, wherein the control unit obtains waveform information on the emitted radiation by causing at least some of the radiation detecting elements to accumulate the charges in proportion to the radiation preliminarily emitted from the radiation source for adjustment and by reading the accumulated charges, and adjusts a control condition for generation of the frame images of the subject on the basis of the obtained waveform information.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing remote diagnostic imaging. One system includes a stand-alone imaging station including a first housing module and a diagnostic imaging device. The diagnostic imaging device is contained within the first housing module and includes a radiation source and a radiation detector. The imaging station also includes a door and a device. The door is coupled to the first housing module and configured to allow a patient to enter the first housing module. The device is configured to receive payment information for a diagnostic imaging procedure performed using the diagnostic imaging device. The device may be magnetic stripe reader, a bill pay unit, a user identification card dispenser, or a scanner.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, head mounted microphone array is employed to isolate and analyze intracranial sound sources such as may provide for objective tinnitus. The microphone array allows a region of interest within the patient's head to be isolated for the detection of sounds and allows episodic sounds to be automatically identified as to location. An interactive display allows a better understanding of sound locations and the extracted sounds can be analyzed with respect to a library of sounds linked to particular locations and diagnoses.

Abstract: An ultrasonic treatment head includes a head body and a cartridge. The head body includes: a body housing for supporting and protecting internal components and providing an interface for a user; a first actuator generating reciprocation on a first axis; a second actuator generating reciprocation on a second axis, and a stage pivoted about a fixed axis by the first actuator and the second actuator. The cartridge includes: a cartridge housing for keeping a transducer and liquid therein; a flat window disposed on the cartridge housing to transmit ultrasonic waves to a treatment area; a body coupler for coupling to the head body; an ultrasonic transducer generating ultrasonic waves in response to an operation signal input through the body coupler; and a fitting assembly moving the ultrasonic transducer on the flat window for in-plane scanning by a pivot motion, which is transmitted through the body coupler, of the stage.

Abstract: A biopsy device includes an ultrasonic probe, a display, an actuator, and a needle assembly. The display is associated with the ultrasonic probe, and the ultrasonic probe is configured to send a signal to the display to generate an image on the display. The needle assembly is coupled to the actuator and is at least partially disposed within a channel defined in the ultrasonic probe. The actuator is configured to move the needle assembly in a distal direction relative to the ultrasonic probe and through the channel of the ultrasonic probe from a retracted position to a deployed position.

Abstract: An imaging medical device includes a shaft main body portion having an image acquiring lumen and a guide wire lumen. The shaft main body portion includes a first shaft proximal portion in which the image acquiring lumen is disposed, and a second shaft proximal portion in which the guide wire lumen is disposed, with the two being bifurcated. First and second hub portions are interlocked with the first and second shaft proximal portions respectively, and a transducer unit is fixed to a drive shaft. Reference line X represents the axis line of the shaft main body portion, ?1 represents the inclination of the central axis of the first hub portion relative to the reference line, ?2 represents the inclination of the central axis of the second hub portion relative to the reference line, and the relationship of |?1|>|?2| is satisfied.

Abstract: A medical device having an imaging function includes a shaft main body portion having an image acquiring lumen and a guide wire lumen extending from a distal side to a proximal side of the shaft main body portion. A proximal portion of the shaft main body includes a first shaft proximal portion in which the image acquiring lumen is disposed, and a second shaft proximal portion in which the guide wire lumen is disposed, and which are bifurcated. A shaft distal portion has a common lumen in which the image acquiring lumen and the guide wire lumen converge, a first hub portion is interlocked with the first shaft proximal portion, a second hub portion is interlocked with the second shaft proximal portion, and a hub casing collectively covers the first shaft proximal portion, the second shaft proximal portion, the first hub portion and the second hub portion.

Abstract: An imaging system comprises an ultrasounds probe (102) including a housing (108) with a probe orientation marker (116) disposed on the housing. The imaging system further comprises a display (132). The imaging system further comprises a console (104), electrically interfaced with the probe and the display, that includes a controller (128). The controller is configured to visually present an ultrasound image, in electronic format and via the display, with an image orientation marker visually displayed superimposed over the image and selectively located with respect to the displayed image based on the location of the probe orientation marker on the housing.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe includes: an acoustic matching layer having a sheet-shaped member whose both ends are bonded together by adhesive to define a cylindrical shape and configured to adjust acoustic impedance of ultrasound; piezoelectric elements arranged along a circumferential direction on an inner periphery of the acoustic matching layer and configured to emit ultrasound in response to an input signal and configured to convert ultrasound from outside into an echo signal; a disc-shaped structural member provided on one end side of the acoustic matching layer in a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the circumferential direction, a part of an outer side surface of the structural member being fixed inside the acoustic matching layer. The structural member has a water repellent portion on a part of the outer side surface such that the water repellent portion faces, in a radial direction, a gap between the both ends of the acoustic matching layer.

Abstract: Couplers for ultrasound probes can have a solid coupler body and a probe attachment member that is secured to a coupler body. The probe attachment member may extend upwardly from the coupler body. The probe attachment member may frictionally and/or adhesively engage with an ultrasound probe, thereby attaching and/or holding the coupler body to an end of the ultrasound probe. The coupler body may include at least one open channel that that extends through the coupler body to define a fluid path. The at least one open channel may be sized to hold and/or contain a fluid and/or gel in and/or on the coupler body and only release the fluid and/or gel when a force is exerted at a top surface of the coupler body. A coupler may be provided in a package in an orientation and easy to use fashion that may aid in attaching the coupler to an end of an ultrasound probe.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic wave generating device including: a housing to seal an inside of a cartridge; a transducer disposed in the housing and to generate ultrasonic waves; a rotational force applying unit to receive a rotational force from an outside of the housing and perform a rotational motion; a conversion unit to convert the rotational motion of the rotational force applying unit into a rectilinear motion and provide the rectilinear motion to the transducer; and a controller to control an ultrasonic wave generating operation of the transducer.

Abstract: Described embodiments include an apparatus that includes a plurality of flaps configured to fold over each other in a folded configuration. Each one of the flaps includes one or more ultrasound transducer elements. One or more balloons are coupled to the flaps, the balloons being configured to, upon being inflated, unfold the flaps from the folded configuration. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Ultrasound devices and methods are described, including a repeatable ultrasound transducer probe having ultrasonic transducers and corresponding circuitry. The repeatable ultrasound transducer probe may be used individually or coupled with other instances of the repeatable ultrasound transducer probe to create a desired ultrasound device. The ultrasound devices may optionally be connected to various types of external devices to provide additional processing and image rendering functionality.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is operated to acquire an ultrasound image of a region of the body containing suspect anatomy such as a suspected lesion. A body marker template (104, 106) of the region of the body is displayed on a touchscreen display of the imaging system. The operator records the location of the suspect anatomy by touching a corresponding point on the body marker template displayed on the touchscreen display. The mark (120 a, 120 b) on the template can be finely adjusted by one or more controls on the imaging system control panel. The body marker template can also record a graphic indicating (120 c) the orientation of the ultrasound probe relative to the body when the suspect anatomy was imaged. A report generator produces a report containing both the ultrasound image of the suspect anatomy and the body marker template with the indicated location of the suspect anatomy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically managing power consumption in an ultrasound device are provided herein. A transducer in an ultrasound device may have transmit and receive elements for respectively transmitting and receiving ultrasound signals. In at least one embodiment, the method includes sensing a motion of the transducer by a motion sensor that is coupled to the transducer. An amount of power consumed by the ultrasound device is then reduced, based on the sensed motion of the transducer. Reducing an amount of power consumption may include adjusting one or more operational parameters of the ultrasound device, such as but not limited to reducing the display frame rate, the receive aperture, or the transmit amplitude, or by decoupling power to one or more components of the ultrasound device. Alternatively or in addition, power consumption may be reduced based on signals received from a capacitive sensor and/or a patient contact sensor.

Abstract: A sample extraction device and a desorption device for use in gas chromatography (GC), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS), liquid chromatography (LC), and/or liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS) are disclosed. In some examples, the sample extraction device includes a lower chamber holding a sorbent. The sample extraction device can extract sample headspace gas from a sample vial by placing the sorbent inside the vial and creating a vacuum to increase recovery of low volatility compounds, for example. Once the sample has been collected, the sample extraction device can be inserted into a desorption device. The desorption device can control the flow of a carrier fluid (e.g., a liquid or a gas) through the sorbent containing the sample and into a pre-column and/or a primary column of a chemical analysis device for performing GC, GCMS, LC, LCMS, and/or some other chemical analysis process.

Abstract: A plurality of color sensing sections are attached to a toilet seat so as to test a health state or a fecal occult blood portion every time by capturing the feces surface color during defecation. Before feces which have been excreted from a body sink into a water-seal portion, the circumference of the feces is optically captured to detect the color of the surface of the feces. By monitoring changes in color, the health state of the defecator is monitored. In particular, by checking the presence/absence of an occult blood portion, the present invention assists in early detection of colorectal cancer and allows a fecal occult blood test to be performed in a hygienic manner without burdening the user.

Abstract: A biopsy kit, comprising a penetration rod having a distal end portion, a cutting tube enclosing the penetration rod, comprising circumventing cutting means. The cutting tube is extendable from the penetration rod for cutting and enclosing a piece of target tissue, and a cutting device is extendable from the penetration rod and comprises distal cutting means for cutting off the piece of target tissue from the body. A method: penetrating tissue using a penetration rod; upon reaching the tissue to be removed, carrying out the following two steps in any consecutive order: extending a cutting device from the penetration rod to penetrate the target tissue, extending a cutting tube to cut out and enclose the target tissue; and additionally cutting off the piece of target tissue using a cutting means of the cutting device after extending the cutting device either before or after extending the cutting tube.

Abstract: A system and a method for a medical diagnostic device are described herein. The medical diagnostic device can include an outer sleeve having a hollow interior and open distal and proximal ends, the outer sleeve being defined by a substantially tubular configuration including a proximal section having a substantially conical shape. A core is configured to be inserted axially within the outer sleeve. The core includes an axial inner cavity. The core is further defined by a proximal section having a conical shape substantially conforming to the proximal section of the outer sleeve. The core retains a diagnostic assembly, that can include at least one of a sample collecting assembly and an imaging assembly, that can be integrally or interchangeably attached and wherein the device can be utilized for self-patient or single patient use.

Abstract: A surgical system is provided including a reusable handle assembly having a controller and a reusable cannula assembly configured to be operatively connected to and steerable by the reusable handle assembly. The surgical system also includes a rail mechanism configured to cooperate with a port inserted through an incision, the rail mechanism mechanically attached to a stable platform. A plurality of surgical instruments are configured to be inserted through the reusable handle assembly and configured to advance a length of the reusable cannula assembly, such that the plurality of surgical instruments are engaged with at least one trigger mechanism of the reusable handle assembly. The handle assembly, the cannula assembly, and the plurality of surgical instruments are modular components configured to be releasably coupled to each other. The reusable cannula assembly slidably engages the rail mechanism to extend through the port and into the incision.

Abstract: Embodiments of a breast implant retractor tool are described. Some embodiments of a breast implant retractor tool allow for the accurate placement of breast implants with zero or minimal air trapped in the breast implant cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical retractor tool includes a handle and a blade. The blade is connected to and extends away from the handle. The blade includes an internal pathway which defines a passageway from a first opening or inlet on the blade to a second opening or outlet.

Abstract: A multi-functional soft tissue wound protective sleeve includes: a waste collection bag including a bottom patch and a surface patch connected to form a cavity; a bottom ring to be inserted into a human body, to push away human tissues surrounding the bottom ring to form a surgery space; a flip ring located above the waste collection bag and having an adjustable distance with the bottom ring, to prevent waste from touching a surgical surface; a medical inner membrane connecting the bottom ring to the flip ring and defining a surgery channel to the surgery space; a positioning ring sealed with a hole edge of the surgery through-hole on the bottom patch; and a medical outer membrane connecting the positioning ring to the flip ring so as to guide waste escaping the surgery channel over the flip ring to flow into the waste collection bag.

Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.

Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.