Abstract: An example method includes displaying, via a visualization device and overlaid on a portion of an anatomy of a patient viewable via the visualization device, a virtual model of the portion of the anatomy obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; and displaying, via the visualization device and overlaid on the portion of the anatomy, a virtual guide that guides at least one of preparation of the anatomy for attachment of the prosthetic or attachment of the prosthetic to the anatomy.

Abstract: An example method includes displaying, via a visualization device and overlaid on a portion of an anatomy of a patient viewable via the visualization device, a virtual model of the portion of the anatomy obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; and displaying, via the visualization device and overlaid on the portion of the anatomy, a virtual guide that guides at least one of preparation of the anatomy for attachment of the prosthetic or attachment of the prosthetic to the anatomy.

Abstract: A method of establishing access to a hip joint is disclosed. Pre-operative images of the hip joint are processed to produce a first three-dimensional model (pelvis) and a second three-dimensional model (femur). Data from the first probe and data from the second probe are collected and processed to produce a third three-dimensional model (pelvis) and a fourth three-dimensional model (femur), respectively. The first and third three-dimensional models are aligned to produce a first aligned model (pelvis), and the second and fourth three-dimensional models are aligned to produce a second aligned model (femur). A target location is determined between the first and second aligned models, and an entry vector cone is determined from the target location. A navigated guide wire is inserted along the entry vector cone to the target location.

Abstract: Devices and systems are provided for tracking a position and orientation of a handheld implement, such that the handheld implement may be trackable with an overhead tracking system. A support member secures one or more markers relative to a longitudinal portion of the handheld implement, and a marker plane containing the markers is orientated an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal portion. A marker assembly may include a support member for supporting the markers, and a connector for removably attaching the marker assembly to one or more handheld implements. The marker assembly may be configured to be removably attachable to a plurality of connection adapters, where each connection adapter is further connectable to a handheld implement, optionally at a calibrated position, such that a single connection adapter can be optionally employed to track a plurality of handheld implements. The handheld implement may be a medical instrument.

Abstract: An extended reality (XR) visualization device worn by an orthopedic surgeon outputs a XR visualization for display. The XR visualization includes a set of one or more virtual checklist items. Each of the one or more virtual checklist items corresponds to an item in a checklist of steps of an orthopedic surgery. Additionally, the XR visualization device detects a command of the orthopedic surgeon to select a virtual checklist item in the set of virtual checklist items. In response to detecting the command, the XR visualization device updates the XR visualization to include additional information regarding a step of the orthopedic surgery corresponding to the selected virtual checklist item.

Abstract: A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base, a first mechanism, and a second mechanism. The base attaches to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot. The first mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to a tool attachment mechanism. The second mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to the tool attachment mechanism. The first and second mechanisms pivot about the rotatable connections to constrain movement of the tool attachment mechanism to a range of movement within a working plane. The tool attachment mechanism is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade for cutting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collision detection and avoidance are provided. In one aspect, a robotic medical system including a first set of links, a second set of links, a console configured to receive input commanding motion of the first set of links and the second set of links, a processor, and at least one computer-readable memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to access the model of the first set of links and the second set of links, control movement of the first set of links and the second set of links based on the input received by the console, determine a distance between the first set of links and the second set of links based on the model, and prevent a collision between the first set of links and the second set of links based on the determined distance.

Abstract: An adapter set is provided with an adapter placed between a robot arm and a surgical instrument, and a stopper mounted on the adapter. The stopper includes a rotation restricting part configured to restrict a rotation of a driving transmission member of the adapter. The driving transmission member includes a first member that includes an engaging depressed part configured to fit together with a driven member of the surgical instrument and another engaging depressed part that is provided separately from the engaging depressed part and is configured to fit together with the rotation restricting part of the stopper, and a second member that includes an engaging depressed part configured to fit together with a driving member. The stopper is configured to be removed from the adapter after the driving member fits together with the second member of the adapter.

Abstract: The systems, devices, and methods of the present application relate to robotically-actuated liver retractors. A robotic medical system can include a first robotic arm, and a medical instrument comprising an instrument handle configured to attach to a distal end of a the robotic arm, a rigid proximal portion that extends from the instrument handle, and a distal portion configured to support a liver during a robotic medical procedure.

Abstract: A method includes generating an anatomical model corresponding to an anatomical feature of a patient, proposing a component for coupling to the anatomical feature of the patient, positioning a virtual model corresponding to the component in a proposed location relative to the anatomical model, generating a planned resection geometry based on a virtual relationship between the virtual model and the anatomical model, tracking movement of a surgical instrument relative to the anatomical feature, and simultaneously displaying the planned resection geometry, the anatomical model, and a graphic corresponding to the surgical instrument on a display based in part on the tracked movement of the surgical instrument relative to the anatomical feature.

Abstract: A computer-assisted surgery (CAS) system comprises a cup implanting device including a shaft having a tooling end and a handle end with a handle for being manipulated, the shaft having a longitudinal axis, the tooling end adapted to support a cup for being received in an acetabulum of a patient, and a rotation indicator having a visual guide representative of a device plane, wherein the device plane is in a known position and orientation relative to a center of the cup on the tooling end.

Abstract: A method comprises displaying an image of a field of view of a surgical environment. A first medical instrument in the field of view may be coupled to a first manipulator in a teleoperational assembly. The method may comprise displaying a menu proximate to an image of the first medical instrument in the image of the field of view. The menu may include a plurality of icons wherein each icon is associated with a function for the first medical instrument. The method may also comprise identifying a selected icon from the plurality of icons based upon a movement of an operator control device of a teleoperational operator control system.

Abstract: A surgical instrument according to an embodiment may include: a base body including an attachment surface to be attached to the adaptor; an elongated shaft including one end connected to the base body; a treatment tool provided on a side of the other end of the shaft, elongate elements for operating the surgical tool, driven members rotatably provided on the base body and connected with end portions of the elongate elements; a holding member provided such that one end of each driven member is rotatably held by the base body and the other end of each driven member is rotatably held by the holding member; and a movable member provided movable with respect to the holding member and the base body and engageable with an adaptor. The movable member is configured, when moved with respect to the holding member and the base body, to be disengaged from the adaptor.

Abstract: A passive end effector of a surgical system includes a base, a first mechanism, and a second mechanism. The base attaches to an end effector coupler of a robot arm positioned by a surgical robot. The first mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to a tool attachment mechanism. The second mechanism extends between a rotatable connection to the base and a rotatable connection to the tool attachment mechanism. The first and second mechanisms pivot about the rotatable connections to constrain movement of the tool attachment mechanism to a range of movement within a working plane. The tool attachment mechanism is configured to connect to a surgical saw including a saw blade for cutting.

Abstract: A surgical instrument according to an embodiment may include: a shaft; a seal member disposed in a support body; and a pressing member including a pressing surface in contact with and pressing a surface of the seal member on a side of the shaft, wherein the pressing member is pressed by the shaft.

Abstract: A catheter procedure system includes a bedside system having a guide wire, a guide wire advance/retract actuator coupled to the guide wire and a guide wire rotate actuator coupled to the guide wire and a workstation coupled to the bedside system. The workstation includes a user interface, at least one display and a controller coupled to the bedside system, the user interface and the at least one display. The controller is programmed to advance the guide wire through a path using the guide wire advance/retract actuator, determine if the guide wire is in a desired path based at least on at least one image of a region of interest, rotate the guide wire using the guide wire rotate actuator if the guide wire is not in the desired path, wherein the guide wire is rotated a predetermined amount, and retract the guide wire using the guide wire advance/retract actuator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collision avoidance using object models are provided. In one aspect, a robotic medical system, includes a platform, one or more robotic arms coupled to the platform, a console configured to receive input commanding motion of the one or more robotic arms, a processor, and at least one computer-readable memory in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to control movement of the one or more robotic arms in a workspace based on the input received by the console, receive an indication of one or more objects are within reach of the one or more robotic arms, and update the model to include a representation of the one or more objects in the workspace.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for robotic medical instrument system. The medical instrument system can include a pulley and a capstan. The capstan can be supported for rotation about a rotational axis and translation along the rotational axis. A cable can be wrapped around the capstan and extending from the capstan to the pulley. The capstan can configured to translate relative to the pulley along the rotational axis as the capstan rotates about the rotational axis.

Abstract: A method includes grasping a user input device in communication with a surgical tool of a robotic surgical system, the surgical tool including an end effector with opposing jaws, squeezing the user input device and thereby actuating a motor that closes the jaws and clamps down on tissue at a surgical site, and calculating with a computer system in communication with the surgical tool work completed by the motor to close the jaws and clamp down on the tissue. The computer system generates one or more effort indicators when the work completed by the motor meets or exceeds one or more predetermined work increments corresponding to operation of the motor, and communicates the one or more effort indicators to an operator.

Abstract: An example device includes a surgical item for use in a surgical procedure; and a light on or within the surgical item. In this example, the light is controllable by an external device so as to identify the surgical item for use in the surgical procedure.

Abstract: A surgical electronic microscope device (10) includes a microscope unit (110) and a support unit (120) that supports the microscope unit (110). The microscope unit (110) images an operative site of a patient (330) on an operating table (340), and outputs an image signal. The support unit (120) includes a prop unit (290c). The prop unit (290c) supports a second arm (290b) rotatably around an axis (05). The second arm (290b) supports a first arm (290a) rotatably around an axis (04). The first arm (290a) supports the microscope unit (110). Pivoting the second arm (290b) on the axis (05) while keeping the first arm (290a) substantially level makes it possible to change a height of the microscope unit (110). A length (V) of the second arm (290b) is greater than a length (H) of the first arm (290a). Accordingly, a movable range of the microscope unit (110) in a vertical direction is wide.

Abstract: Certain aspects relate to medical instrument systems having illuminators. Such a system can include a medical instrument and a robotic arm. The medical instrument can include an elongate shaft having a distal end, an optical fiber extending along the elongate shaft, and a wavelength conversion medium disposed at the distal end of the elongate shaft. The wavelength conversion medium can be configured to receive light having a first wavelength profile from the optical fiber and emit light having a second wavelength profile different from the first wavelength profile. The robotic arm can be configured to manipulate the medical instrument. The robotic arm can be articulable to position the medical instrument with respect to a patient. The robotic arm can be configured to actuate the elongate shaft to move the wavelength conversion medium within the patient.

Abstract: An example medical device system includes a medical device that includes a rotatable shaft and a tooling bit located on a distal end of the rotatable shaft; a depth aid element positioned at a fixed location relative to the tooling bit along an axis of the rotatable shaft; one or more cameras configured to capture one or more images of the depth aid element; and one or more processors configured to determine a depth of the tooling bit along the axis, based on analysis of the images.

Abstract: An example method includes obtaining, a virtual model of a portion of an anatomy of a patient obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; identifying, based on data obtained by one or more sensors, positions of one or more physical markers positioned relative to the anatomy of the patient; and registering, based on the identified positions, the virtual model of the portion of the anatomy with a corresponding observed portion of the anatomy.

Abstract: An example method includes obtaining, a virtual model of a portion of an anatomy of a patient obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; identifying, based on data obtained by one or more sensors, positions of one or more physical markers positioned relative to the anatomy of the patient; and registering, based on the identified positions, the virtual model of the portion of the anatomy with a corresponding observed portion of the anatomy.

Abstract: An image capturing and illumination system comprises a headband, a camera head mounted on the headband and having a camera lens defining a focal point, and a fiber-optic lens assembly for transmitting light therefrom. The fiber-optic lens assembly includes a pair of laterally spaced-apart lenses flanked on opposite sides of the camera lens for directing beams of light toward the focal point.

Abstract: An imaging and display system for guiding medical interventions includes a wearable display, such as a goggle display, for viewing by a user. The display presents a composite, or combined image that includes pre-operative surgical navigation images, intraoperative images, and in-vivo microscopy images or sensing data. The pre-operative images are acquired from scanners, such as MRI and CT scanners, while the intra-operative images are acquired in real-time from a camera system carried by the goggle display for imaging the patient being treated so as to acquire intraoperative images, such as fluorescence images. A probe, such as a microscopy probe or a sensing probe, is used to acquire in-vivo imaging/sensing data from the patient. Additionally, the intra-operative and in-vivo images are acquired using tracking and registration techniques to align them with the pre-operative image and the patient to form a composite image for display by the goggle display.

Abstract: A holder facility for holding a medical instrument includes a first receiving element, a second receiving element, and at least three diaphragm elements. The at least three diaphragm elements within a diaphragm layer are arranged between the first and second receiving elements about a common rotation axis. The first and second receiving elements each have an opening for receiving the medical instrument. The first and second receiving elements are movable around about the common rotation axis relative to one another. Each of the at least three diaphragm elements is forcibly moved by mechanical coupling. For a movement of the first receiving element relative to the second receiving element about the common rotation axis, there is a forcibly-guided movement of the at least three diaphragm elements such that the at least three diaphragm elements hold a medical instrument arranged in the opening of the first and second receiving elements.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for producing orthodontic appliances are provided. In one aspect, an orthodontic appliance comprises an outer shell comprising a plurality of cavities shaped to receive the patient's teeth and generate one or more of a force or a torque in response to the appliance being worn on the patient's teeth. The orthodontic appliance can comprise an inner structure having a stiffness different than a stiffness of the outer shell. The inner structure can be positioned on an inner surface of the outer shell in order to distribute the one or more of a force or a torque to at least one tooth received within the plurality of cavities.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for producing orthodontic appliances are provided. In one aspect, an orthodontic appliance comprises an outer shell comprising a plurality of cavities shaped to receive the patient's teeth and generate one or more of a force or a torque in response to the appliance being worn on the patient's teeth. The orthodontic appliance can comprise an inner structure having a stiffness different than a stiffness of the outer shell. The inner structure can be positioned on an inner surface of the outer shell in order to distribute the one or more of a force or a torque to at least one tooth received within the plurality of cavities.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for orthodontic treatment planning to align a patient's teeth, and dental appliance devices for aligning the patient's teeth based on the method. The method comprises performing pre-staging to evaluate a patient's general oral and periodontal health. Additionally, the method comprises performing a lower arch stage of treatment planning to define movement of at least one tooth of a lower arch, performing an upper arch stage of treatment planning to define movement of at least one tooth of an upper arch, and performing a final arch stage of treatment planning to define articulation of the lower and upper arches. At least one stage is based on a predetermined prior treatment plan. Dental appliances can be fabricated having geometries determined based on at least one stage. Patient wear of successive dental appliances manipulates the patient's teeth to a final, aligned teeth arrangement, as planned by the method.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fabricating indirect bonding trays are disclosed. Physical models of a patient's teeth can be created with non-functional placeholder brackets, impressions of which can be transferred to indirect bonding trays. This can create wells in which functional brackets can be placed into, reducing errors created from transferring functional brackets from the physical model onto the indirect bonding trays.

Abstract: An improved fixing pin support for a dental prosthesis in order to be able to connect the dental prosthesis to a jaw by means of fixing pins which can each be moved through a guide bore in the fixing pin support. The improved fixing pin support has a guide sleeve separate from it which can be temporarily fitted over the fixing pin support so that the guide bore can be formed in the fixing pin support through a guide channel in the guide sleeve, by precise guidance of a drill. After this, the guide sleeve can be removed from the fixing pin support.

Abstract: A dental screw for fastening a dental implant and dental abutment is provided. The dental screw comprises a first trough and a second trough. The first trough has a first bottom surface and a pluralities of first laterals, with the first laterals extended and curved shaped. The second trough is disposed on the first bottom surface in stepped shaped. The dental screw of the present invention is to fasten a dental screw into implant through an inclined screw driver, no matter whether the screw driver and the dental screw is coaxial or non-coaxial to each other.

Abstract: Systems for generating in-focus color images are provided. Related methods and devices are also provided.

Abstract: A wax model of a required coping is produced using CNC machining techniques based on a virtual model of the coping created from digital data obtained from the intraoral cavity. The dental coping is then fabricated from the wax model.

Abstract: A flosser includes a grip body and a holder which is connected to the grip body and has a first and a second holder arm, and with an interdental space cleaning element which is fastened on the first and second holder arm and extends between the two holder arms, wherein the flosser includes a tongue cleaner for oral hygiene which is arranged in the grip body and which is in the form of a rib-like scraper edge.

Abstract: A control method and control system for a smart toothbrush. An App terminal reads the tooth brushing scheme of the cloud. The App terminal recommends a matched tooth brushing scheme according to personal information of a user. Finally, based on the user's selection, the recommended tooth brushing scheme is pushed to the smart toothbrush for parameter adjustment. Alternatively, a customized or re-selected tooth brushing scheme is pushed to the smart toothbrush for parameter adjustment. The control method and control system for the smart toothbrush meet many tooth brushing needs for different people, improving the applicability of the smart toothbrushes.

Abstract: Described herein is an electronic dual-head teeth cleaning appliance that facilitates simultaneous front and rear surface cleaning of individual teeth. The teeth cleaning appliance is rechargeable, portable, lightweight, and electronic. In particular, the appliance is equipped with an ergonomic axially rotating handle, speed settings, and may have rubber bristles on the brush heads for massaging the gums during teeth cleaning. The bristles may have side-to-side or rotational action.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a rotation type electric toothbrush. The electric toothbrush includes a brush handle module, a vibration module and a brush head module having a brush base, a brush cover and bristles. The brush cover and the brush base are in a detachable connection. The bristles are disposed on the brush base. The brush base includes a groove. The vibration module includes a motor and an eccentric shaft having a transmission connection with the motor. The eccentric shaft inserts into the groove. When the rotation type electric toothbrush is working, the eccentric shaft rotates eccentrically to contact a side surface of the groove, so as to drive the brush base and the brush cover to have a reciprocating rotation synchronously.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to oral health products, such as electric toothbrushes. In one example, the electric toothbrush includes a housing, an output shaft positioned within and extending out of the housing, a magnetic assembly positioned within the housing and configured to impart an oscillation motion to the output shaft, and a spring positioned within the housing. The spring includes a first end non-rotatably coupled to the housing and a second end non-rotatably coupled to the output shaft, such that the spring twists as the magnetic assembly oscillates the output shaft to amplify the oscillation motion of the output shaft generated by the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: A device for artificial insemination, gynaecological examination of the vagina and the cervix, intra-uterine treatments and uterine sample collection in livestock. The device includes: a guiding sleeve having a proximal end for being positioned in the reproductive system of the animal and a distal end for being handled by the user; a gynaecological instrument, such as an insemination gun, an insemination or treatment catheter, or a sample-collection swab, slidingly housed in the guiding sleeve, the instrument being capable of being operated by the user at the rear end thereof, located on the side of the distal end of the guiding sleeve, in order for the front end thereof to lead through an opening located at the proximal end of the guiding sleeve so as to allow the insemination, treatment or sample collection. The guiding sleeve has a blocking element for blocking the sliding of the instrument inside the guiding sleeve.

Abstract: A combined sheath with a wire body and a filter. The filter may be removably coupled to the sheath within a filter capsule for temporary placement and retrieval.

Abstract: A filter (10) includes a proximal end (1), a distal end (2) and a main filter body connected between the proximal end (1) and the distal end (2). The main filter body has a first filter unit (3) and a second filter unit (4), both being conical mesh structures, as well as multiple intermediate connection posts (5) connecting the first filter unit and the second filter unit. The intermediate connection posts (5) have provided thereon support posts (6). A support post (6) includes a transition segment (61) extending from an intermediate connection post (5) to a blood vessel wall, and a support segment bent and extending from the transition segment (61), and at least partially abutting the blood vessel wall. The support segment has a main body (62) bent and extending from the end of the transition segment (61) and a flexible segment (63) bent and extending from the main body (62).

Abstract: A bioartificial device, such as a bioartificial pancreas, for implantation in a patient's vascular system. The bioartificial pancreas includes a scaffold adapted to engage an interior wall of a blood vessel, a cellular complex support by the scaffold and extending longitudinally within the interior cavity of the scaffold so as to be exposed to the blood flow when the scaffold is engaged with the blood vessel, the cellular complex support comprising one or more pockets bordered by thin film; and cellular complex comprising pancreatic islets disposed in the one or more pockets, the thin film being adapted to permit oxygen and glucose to diffuse from flowing blood into the one or more pockets at a rate sufficient to support the viability of the islets. The invention also includes methods of making and using a bioartificial pancreas.

Abstract: An endoluminal graft includes a tubular graft material having a closed sleeve integral with the tubular graft material. The closed sleeve extends a distance along the tubular graft material. A length of wire extends at least partially along the distance and is enclosed by the sleeve. The tubular graft material and the sleeve may comprise a single piece of graft material. The sleeve may be a closed circumferential sleeve and/or a closed longitudinal sleeve.

Abstract: The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to an assembly including a docking graft. The docking graft includes a main graft defining a main lumen, a first internal lumen within the main lumen, a second internal lumen within the main lumen, and a main docking lumen within the main lumen. The first and second internal lumens are configured to receive first and second bridging stent graft therein. The main docking lumen is configured to receive a tube graft therein. The first internal lumen, the second internal lumen, and the main docking lumen being parallel to one another and extending an entire length of the docking graft when the docking graft is in a relaxed configuration. The docking graft forms the foundation, or anchor device, for attachment of the first bridging stent graft, the second bridging stent graft, and the tube graft within the aorta.

Abstract: The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to an assembly including a trifurcated modular stent device. The trifurcated modular stent device includes a main body, a bypass gate extending distally from a distal end of the main body, a primary artery leg extending distally from the distal end of the main body, and a distal artery leg extending distally from the distal end of the main body. The trifurcated modular stent device is delivered via supra aortic access such that the primary artery leg is deployed within the brachiocephalic artery providing immediate perfusion thereof.

Abstract: A stent graft, including multiple wavy rings. The stent graft includes, in a circumferential direction, a region A and a region B connected to the region A. Each wavy ring includes a first wavy section located in the region A, and a second wavy section located in the region B. The wave included angle of the first wavy section is about 70°-120°; the ratio of the wave height of the first wavy section to the spacing between adjacent first wavy sections is 1/4-3; the wave included angle of the second wavy section is 30°-60°, the ratio of the wave height of the second wavy section to the spacing between adjacent second wavy sections is 1/4-3/2, and the ratio of the wave height of the first wavy section to the wave height of the second wavy section is greater than or equal to 1/3 and less than 1.

Abstract: A method of treating an aortic aneurysm of a patient with an endovascular graft system and mitigating post implant syndrome associated therewith comprises placing at least one prosthesis across an aneurysmal space. The prosthesis comprises a double-walled filling structure and a stent-graft. The stent graft is radially expanded at a first pressure and the filing structure is filled with a first filing agent to contact a thrombus in the aortic aneurysmal space. After the first filling agent is removed, the filling structure is filled with a second filling agent to contact the thrombus. Next the stent-graft is expanded at a second pressure causing the filing structure to place an effective amount of pressure on the thrombus and substantially mitigating the effects of post implant syndrome associated with the prosthesis.