Abstract: A robotic surgical tool includes an elongate shaft having a working end and a shaft axis, and a pair of linking arms each having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is pivotally mounted on the working end of the shaft to rotate around a first pitch axis to produce rotation in first pitch. A wrist member has a proximal portion pivotally connected to the distal end of the linking arm to rotate around a second pitch axis to produce rotation in second pitch. An end effector is pivotally mounted on a distal portion of the wrist member to rotate around a wrist axis of the wrist member to produce rotation in distal roll. The wrist axis extends between the proximal portion and the distal portion of the wrist member. The elongate shaft is rotatable around the shaft axis to produce rotation in proximal roll. At about 90° pitch, the wrist axis is generally perpendicular to the shaft axis. The proximal roll around the shaft axis and the distal roll around the wrist axis do not overlap.

Abstract: A surgical simulation device includes a support structure and animal tissue carried in a tray. A simulated human skeleton is carried by the support structure above the animal tissue and includes simulated human skin. A camera images the animal tissue and an image processor receives images of markers positioned on the ribs and animal tissue and forms a three-dimensional wireframe image. An operating table is adjacent a local robotic surgery station as part of a robotic surgery station and includes at least one patient support configured to support the patient during robotic surgery. At least one patient force/torque sensor is coupled to the at least one patient support and configured to sense at least one of force and torque experienced by the patient during robotic surgery.

Abstract: A method is provided for making an appendage of a soft surgical tool, including: receiving a set of mechanical constraints for a surgical procedure; calculating a set of articulation states based on the set of mechanical constraints; generating a plurality of print commands for printing an appendage configured to form the set of articulation states based on the calculation; and printing an appendage based on the plurality of print commands. Multiple printed appendages can be formed into an orienting assembly.

Abstract: A system and method of aligning with a reference target includes a computer-assisted device. The computer-assisted device includes a link, one or more first joints coupled proximally to the link, an articulated arm comprising one or more second joints coupled distally to the link, the articulated arm configured to couple to an instrument, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to position or orient the link, using the one or more first joints, based on at least one reference of the instrument selected from the group consisting of a reference point associated with the instrument and a reference orientation of the instrument. The control unit is further configured to maintain, while positioning or orienting the link and by using the one or more second joints, a position or an orientation of the instrument relative to a workspace in accordance with the at least one reference of the instrument.

Abstract: Provided is a manipulator system including: a driver provided at a proximal end of a flexible elongated guide member to drive a distal end of the elongated guide member, a slider that is fixed to the proximal end of the elongated guide member and that is movable with respect to the driver in a longitudinal direction of the elongated guide member, and a controller that is configured to control the driver so as to change a moving amount of the slider in accordance with a bending state of the elongated guide member.

Abstract: Elongate medical appliance isolation and cleaning devices and methods are disclosed. The isolation devices provide disposable coverings of the elongate medical appliance, such as an IV pole, to protect the elongate medical appliance from contamination. The cleaning devices provide a tool to clean and disinfect the elongate medical appliance following use.

Abstract: A spring element for a contact force sensing medical catheter. The spring element includes a first ring, a second ring spaced apart from the first ring, a plurality of struts connecting the first ring to the second ring, and a plurality of interlocking features. The second ring and the first ring are coaxially aligned with a longitudinal axis of the spring element. The plurality of struts is configured to permit elastic, relative axial and radial displacement between the first ring and the second ring. The plurality of interlocking features is configured to limit the relative axial and radial displacement between the first ring and the second ring.

Abstract: A guidance device may include a base member, a support coupled to the base member, and a guide coupled to the support. The guide may be movable relative to the base member and may include a through hole extending therethrough.

Abstract: There is provided a medical observation apparatus including: an imaging control section that controls a zoom function of an imaging device on a basis of a first toggle operation that toggles from a mode that controls an optical zoom to a mode that controls an electronic zoom. The imaging control section controls the zoom function so that the electronic zoom is executed on a predetermined region in a medical captured image captured by the imaging device, at an optical magnification of an optical system of the imaging device corresponding to when the first toggle operation was detected.

Abstract: System and method for use of mixed and augmented reality Imaging surgical suite and an augmented reality device are provided. A 2D/3D virtual grid having a head-up display with augmented reality is provided. The head-up display can display a 2D radiographic image or 3D volumetric representation or shape model of image, and can further display an augmented reality grid/indicator which can be depicted as a grid, implant, instrument or bone avatar/figure representing shapes, orientations, and positions relative to an anatomical image or model. The augmented reality indicator can be displayed directly in a surgeon's field of view to provide a live, intra-operative situational environment and navigational guidance for the surgeon. The head-up display can show avatar grids/indicators that are outside of the surgeon's field of view within a patient's body.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for determining the location of fixed wireless assets (FWAs). The system includes at least one FWA having an asset tracking number, at least one mobile device wirelessly coupled to the FWA via a first communication link. The mobile device is assigned to one of these people. The system also includes a computer that is coupled to the FWA via a second communication link and to a database. The FWA is configured to forward the data received from the mobile device to the computer along with the FWA's asset tracking number. The computer is configured to determine the location of the FWA based at least in part on the data received from the FWA and the information retrieved from the database.

Abstract: A dispenser for a pasty material has a container, a cover and a handle. The dispenser is operable by twisting the cover and the handle relative to each other in a dispensing direction for dispensing material and, alternatively, in an opposite closing direction. The container having an outlet for the material and the cover having a dispensing opening. The container and the cover are arranged relative to each other for a rotation between a closed position, in which the cover closes the outlet, and an open position, in which the dispensing opening opens the outlet. A first engagement mechanism is provided for enabling the container and the handle to engage with each other in at least one angular position during twisting in the closing direction. The first engagement mechanism further forming a freewheel mechanism with respect to a rotation in the dispensing direction.

Abstract: According to an aspect of some embodiments of the teachings herein, there is provided a method of creating a retainer for aligning teeth of a specific user. The method includes creating a mold of the teeth of the specific user. Indentations are then placed into the mold, each indentation corresponding to a point at which pressure is to be applied to one of the teeth of the specific user. Using the mold including the indentations, forming a retainer, such that the retainer includes protrusions, each of the protrusions corresponding to one of the indentations. The resulting retainer matches the shape of the teeth of the specific user except for the protrusions, and when the retainer is worn by the specific user, each of the protrusions pushes on a specific tooth at a specific pressure point on the specific tooth, thereby causing the specific tooth to rotate, tilt, or move.

Abstract: A base for a dental implant system which includes a long cavity which optionally reaches below the implant top and/or allows a significant portion of a superstructure to be inserted into the cavity and possibly held using axial support.

Abstract: A method of making a maxillary tray appliance comprises obtaining a first virtual model of an edentulous maxillary gum of a patient, and obtaining a virtual component, where the virtual component comprises a virtual contacting surface. The method further comprises receiving the first virtual model, aligning the first virtual model or the virtual component in 3D space, generating a virtual tray appliance, and fabricating a maxillary tray appliance using the virtual tray appliance.

Abstract: An optical system comprises a detector to determine one or more intensities of light impinging on one or more locations of the detector and an optical element to direct light towards the detector along a detection axis. The detector and optical element are coupled together by three or more substantially flat flexures respectively defining three or more flexure planes parallel to the detection axis. The three or more substantially flat flexures maintain an alignment of the optical element to the detector with changes in temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a negative pressure irrigation system including one or more negative pressure irrigation needles sized for insertion into a canal of a tooth, each needle having a closed distal end and two suction inlet ports located opposite one another immediately proximal to the closed distal end. The needles are placed in communication with a dental vacuum system by way of a suction manifold. An irrigant inlet tube supplies irrigant from a irrigant container into a pulp chamber or a tooth. The irrigant inlet tube may include a tapered end designed to tightly fit into a lateral irrigant supply port previously drilled into the pulp chamber. A light-cure polymer seals the inlet tube and needles when in use.

Abstract: The present invention provides dental amalgam recycling systems, useful for recycling particles from a dental liquid effluent drawn, for example, from a suctioning device.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a bracket packaging cartridge and a method for clamping a bracket. The bracket packaging cartridge includes a cartridge body, an inner support and a cover body. A placement cavity is arranged on the cartridge body, the inner support is arranged in the placement cavity, and the inner support is provided with a plurality of bracket placement grooves. The bracket placement groove is used for placing the bracket. The cover body and the cartridge body match each other. The bracket placement groove includes a placement opening portion, a placement side portion and a placement bottom portion. The placement side portion is provided with a retaining protrusion, and the placement bottom portion of the bracket placement groove is inclined.

Abstract: Apparatus for permanent placement across an ostium of a left atrial appendage in a patient, which includes a filtering membrane configured to extend across the ostium of the left atrial appendage. The filtering membrane has a permeable structure which allows blood to flow through but substantially inhibits thrombus from passing therethrough. The apparatus also includes a support structure attached to the filtering membrane which retains the filtering membrane in position across the ostium of the left atrial appendage by permanently engaging a portion of the interior wall of the left atrial appendage. The support structure may be radially expandable from a first configuration to a second configuration which engages the ostium or the interior wall of the left atrial appendage. The filtering membrane may define an opening therethrough that is configured to expand from a first size which inhibits the passage of thrombus therethrough to a second size which allows an interventional device, e.g.

Abstract: An intraocular lens including a lens portion and a haptics portion, the haptics portion including a scleral engagement portion including an elongate scleratomy transversing portion and a scleral engagement fixation portion, located at an intermediate location along a length of the elongate scleratomy transversing portion, preventing disengagement of the scleratomy transversing portion from a sclera.

Abstract: An intraocular lens is provided that includes a refractive element and a mask. The refractive element has a first power in a first meridian and a second power greater than the first power in a second meridian. A magnitude of the first and second powers and a location of the first and second meridians are configured to correct astigmatism in a human eye. The mask is configured to block a substantial portion of light from passing through an annular region thereof and to permit a substantial portion of light to pass through a central aperture thereof to enhance an astigmatism correction rotational misplacement range and depth of focus.

Abstract: A composite light adjustable intraocular lens, can include an intraocular lens (IOL), a light adjustable lens, attached to the intraocular lens, and haptics. In some cases, a composite light adjustable intraocular lens can include an intraocular lens, and haptics, attached to the IOL with light-adjustable hinges. A method of adjusting an implanted composite light adjustable intraocular lens can include planning a targeted optical outcome of an implantation of the composite light adjustable intraocular lens into an eye; implanting, the composite light adjustable intraocular lens into the eye; performing a diagnostic measurement to evaluate an implanted optical outcome of the implantation; determining a correction based on a comparison of the planned optical outcome and the implanted optical outcome; and applying a stimulus to adjust an optical characteristic of the composite light adjustable intraocular lens to induce the determined correction.

Abstract: A quick-connect heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The heart valve includes a substantially non-expandable, non-compressible prosthetic valve and a plastically-expandable frame, thereby enabling attachment to the annulus without sutures. A small number of guide sutures may be provided for aortic valve orientation. The prosthetic valve may be a commercially available valve with a sewing ring with the frame attached thereto. The frame may expand from a conical deployment shape to a conical expanded shape, and may include web-like struts connected between axially-extending posts. A system and method for deployment includes an integrated handle shaft and balloon catheter. A valve holder is stored with the heart valve and the handle shaft easily attaches thereto to improve valve preparation steps.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to prosthetic valves and methods of use thereof. In one implementation, a prosthetic valve may include an annular valve body and a plurality of ventricular anchoring legs configured to extend radially outward from the annular valve body. At least one ventricular anchoring leg may include a first concave portion situated between the valve body and a terminal end of the leg, and a second concave portion situated between the first concave portion and the terminal end of the leg. The first concave portion may face radially outward, while the second concave portion may face radially inward. At least one of the first concave portion and the second concave portion may be angularly aligned with a point of connection between the at least one leg and the valve body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to prosthetic valves and methods of use thereof. In one implementation, a method of releasing a valve from a delivery capsule in a heart may be provided. The method may include moving a distal capsule portion of the delivery capsule a first distance in the heart in a first direction. Such movement may release ventricular anchoring legs of the valve from the capsule. The method may also include moving a proximal capsule portion of the delivery capsule a second distance in a second direction in the heart. The first direction may be opposite the second direction. Such movement may release atrial anchoring arms of the valve from the capsule. The method may also include moving the distal capsule portion a third distance in the first direction in the heart, to thereby release an annular valve body of the valve from the capsule.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to prosthetic valves and methods of use thereof. In one implementation, a method of implanting a prosthetic valve within a native mitral valve may be provided. The method may include delivering the prosthetic valve into a heart chamber. The prosthetic valve may be constrained in a contracted delivery configuration. The prosthetic valve may include an annular valve body with a plurality of ventricular anchors and a plurality of atrial anchors attached thereto. The method may also include unconstraining the plurality of ventricular anchors and the plurality of atrial anchors while maintaining the valve body in the contracted delivery configuration. The method may also include unconstraining the valve body from the contracted delivery configuration while the unconstrained atrial anchors are positioned within an atrium and while the unconstrained ventricular anchors are positioned within a ventricle.

Abstract: Prosthetic heart valves described herein can be deployed using a transcatheter delivery system and technique to interface and anchor in cooperation with the anatomical structures of a native heart valve. Deployment systems and methods for using the deployment systems described herein facilitate implanting a two-part prosthetic heart valve that is arranged in a nested configuration during the transcatheter delivery and deployment processes.

Abstract: An implant system for restoring and improving physiological intracardiac flow in a human heart is provided including an expandable balloon defining a fluid reservoir for positioning in a chamber of the human heart; a therapeutic apical base plate assembly attachable to the apex of the heart; and a tether assembly connected between the implant and the therapeutic apical base plate assembly.

Abstract: An implantable inflatable penile prosthesis cylinder includes an outer tube member having a longitudinal axis, an inner tube member contained within the outer tube member, and one or more tensile support members within the inner tube member. The inner tube member includes at least one inflatable chamber section, at least a portion of which is defined by a wall of the inner tube member. The one or more tensile support members extend between interior surfaces of the wall, and are placed in tension when the at least one chamber section is in an inflated state.

Abstract: Provided is a functional, low-profile intercranial device (LID). The LID includes a base portion; at least one cavity associated with the base portion and configured to accept at least one functional component; and at least one conduit having a first end in communication with the at least one cavity. The at least one functional component includes a medicinal, electronic, or optic therapeutic. The at least one conduit is configured to accept the medicinal therapeutic and a second end configured to dispense the therapeutic.

Abstract: A body support device includes: a first support part that is attached to a thigh back of a wearer so that a first end thereof is located close to a hip of the wearer and a second end thereof is located close to a knee of the wearer; a second support part that is attached to a shin of the wearer so that a first end thereof is located close to the knee of the wearer and a second end thereof is located close to a foot of the wearer; a grounding part located close to the foot of the wearer; a first rotary part that connects the second end of the first support part with the first end of the second support part and rotates the first and second support parts; and a second rotary part that connects the second end of the second support part with an upper end of the grounding part and rotates the second support part and the grounding part.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wedge for use during a reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The wedge can comprise a body having a proximal surface and a distal surface. The proximal surface and the distal surface can each extend from a distal end of the body to a proximal end of the body. The distal end can have a distal length and the proximal end can have a proximal length. The distal length can be shorter than the proximal length. The proximal surface can have a proximal curvature and the distal surface can have a distal curvature. The proximal curvature or the distal curvature can approximate a curvature of a deltoid muscle.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include an expandable implant including a superior endplate and an inferior endplate. Each of the endplates may include a first portion having a solid structure and a second portion having a porosity. The first portion comprises a plurality of transverse struts having voids located between the struts and the second portion comprises a lattice structure formed in the voids. A bone funnel assembly may be used to inject graft material into the implant.

Abstract: An optimized press-fit between a resected bone and an articular implant may, for instance, reduce undesirable qualities, including excess micromotion, stress transmission, and/or strain. By taking into account heterogeneous bone properties, the parameters of a bone resection can be determined as to optimize the press-fit between a resected bone and an articular implant. An optimized press-fit is obtained by determining ideal engagement characteristics corresponding to the fit between the fixation features of an articular implant and a bone. Then, taking into account a bone's heterogeneous properties, the parameters of a bone resection that would substantially achieve the determined ideal engagement characteristics are determined.

Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.

Abstract: A surgical implant system includes an implant and a fixation member for securing the implant to tissue. The implant and the fixation member together comprise a single monolithic structure. The implant includes an insertion instrument. The implant, the fixation member, and the insertion instrument together comprise a single monolithic structure and are constructed from a single material. The implant is monolithically connected to the fixation member at a first frangible connection and is monolithically connected to the insertion instrument at a second frangible connection. Each of the frangible connections can be broken when force is applied.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.

Abstract: A prosthesis device having a tension element fastened to a tensile force brace, which drives a movable component of a prosthesis device upon applying a tension force, wherein a sensor device is allocated to the tension element which detects the actuation of the tension element and activates a motor allocated to the movable component.

Abstract: A prosthesis with controlled linear motion and methods for adapting the device to multiple amputation points are described. The device is designed to shorten during the swing phase to prevent striking the surface of the ground, and extend at the beginning and end of the swing to provide forward propulsion and begin to transfer bodyweight load from the opposing leg. The prosthesis includes an actuator to provide linear motion, a battery, sensors, and a controller.

Abstract: A stent is disclosed that has an elongated body composed of a bioabsorbable polymer having a proximal end, a distal end, two open spiral channels formed on the exterior surface of the body to provide fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. The stent also has a central lumen open at the proximal and distal ends of the stent for the passage of a guide wire. A method for using the stent and a kit containing the stent are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices and establishing fluid communication between body lumens. In particular, the present disclosure relates to minimally invasive endoscopy devices and methods for body lumen access and/or drainage, and devices and methods for creating an open flow passage between two or more body lumens.

Abstract: An intravascular device configured to treat an aneurysm that includes a support structure including metal struts configured to be positioned in a body lumen and defining a central fluid passage that extends axially along the support structure, and a knitted mesh cover disposed over an exterior thereof and across a radial arc and along a length of the support structure sufficient to exceed an opening of an aneurysm to be treated, and the cover includes a polymer fiber having a diameter of at least 40 nanometers to 30 microns and apertures therethrough, the apertures being sized to prevent blood from passing through the device to prevent further expansion of the aneurysm. Devices including apertures that are at least 20 microns and sized to minimize or prevent an aneurysm-filling material from exiting the aneurysm through the knitted mesh cover and support structure, and methods of stenting, are also encompassed.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cannula having an outer surface, and at least one coiled member having proximal and distal ends and a plurality of turns disposed therebetween. One of the proximal and distal ends of the coiled member is secured to the outer surface of the cannula, and the other of the proximal and distal ends of the coiled member is unsecured relative to the outer surface of the cannula. A portion of a stent is looped around the unsecured end of the coiled member and disposed within spacing between adjacent turns of the coiled member. Rotation of the cannula subsequently causes the portion of the stent to disengage from the coiled member.

Abstract: A valve device includes a valve, a scaffold connected coaxially to an external surface of the valve, a luminal prosthesis that is adapted to be implanted into a lumen of a patient, with the scaffold and the valve removably attachable inside of the luminal prosthesis.

Abstract: A method of performing bariatric surgery includes inserting a gastrectomy device into a stomach of a patient, positioning the gastrectomy device in a selected location in the stomach, transecting a portion of the stomach thereby reducing a size of the stomach, and applying a reinforcement scaffold to an outer surface of the stomach. The reinforcement scaffold is configured to maintain the reduced size of the stomach.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an orthopedic walking boot, comprising providing a base configured to support a user's foot and receive a support assembly configured to support the user's lower leg; and overmolding an outer sole to the base.

Abstract: An orthopedic walking boot including a base to support a user's foot; a support assembly extending from the base to support the user's lower leg; and an outer sole overmolded to the base.

Abstract: A lifting belt may include a lifter configured to generate a tractive force along a longitudinal direction of a spinal column by expansion, and a left connector and a right connector respectively disposed on a left side and a right side of the lifter and connectable to each other.

Abstract: An orthopedic insole is provided with an insole having a bottom portion for facing a sole of a shoe; one or more orthopedic pads disposed on the bottom portion of the insole at one or more judiciously selected locations to provide different heights and/or different physical properties. An orthopedic shoe is also provided having an upper; a sole attached to the upper, and the removable insole within the shoe. An orthopedic insole is provided with an insole having a bottom portion for facing a sole of a shoe; a first orthopedic pad disposed on the bottom portion of the insole at a location corresponding to at least one selected from the group consisting of a medial longitudinal arch, a lateral longitudinal arch, and a transverse metatarsal arch of a foot.