Abstract: A curable composite material containing nanodiamonds, denture bases and other dental prosthetics made from the composite material and methods for treating dental stomatitis using these prosthetics.

Abstract: A flossing apparatus includes a handle assembly and a filament. The handle assembly includes first and second composite cores and first and second arms. The first composite core has at least one paper layer and at least one biodegradable plastic layer, and the second composite core has at least one paper layer and at least one biodegradable plastic layer. The filament is mounted to the first and second arms and captured between the first composite core and the second composite core.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a water flosser comprises a housing, a tooth irrigation portion, a water nozzle portion, a winding mechanism, and a water pipe configured to be bent and wound. The tooth irrigation portion is disposed in the housing and comprises a water inlet and a water outlet. The water nozzle portion is in communication with the water outlet of the tooth irrigation portion.

Abstract: A treatment instrument can include a fluid platform comprising a chamber and an access port to provide fluid communication between a treatment region of the tooth and the chamber, the chamber having a central axis. The treatment instrument can include a first fluid supply port disposed to direct a fluid stream of a first material into the chamber along a stream axis non-parallel to the central axis. The treatment instrument can include a second supply port distal the first fluid supply port, the second supply port disposed to direct a second material to be entrained with the fluid stream into the chamber.

Abstract: An oral care implement body to which a replacement head can be detachably coupled. In one embodiment, the oral care implement body includes a gripping portion having a shoulder, a stem extending from the shoulder along a longitudinal axis, and a boss protruding from an outer surface of the stem. The boss may have a locking rib section having an undercut surface that is axially spaced from the shoulder and a positioning rib section extending from the locking rib section to the shoulder. The undercut surface may circumferentially protrude from a first side surface of the positioning rib section. The locking rib section may extend along a first rib axis and the positioning rib section may extend along a second rib axis, the first rib axis oriented obliquely to the second rib axis.

Abstract: A restraining device for an animal. A body having a base and two spaced-apart walls define a cavity to receive the animal. At least one pair of side restraining members is mounted to one of the walls of the body. Each restraining member is displaceable away from the wall and into the cavity to engage a side of the animal. An overhead restraining member is mounted to the body above the base. The overhead restraining member is displaceable toward and away from the base to engage the animal. A tightening mechanism is mounted to the body and has at least one rotatable rod. The first end of the rod has a rotatable handle to rotate the rod and the second end has a cam engaging one of the side restraining members. The handle rotates the cam and displaces the side restraining members into the cavity.

Abstract: A compression wrap garment integrally knit with variable or uniform compression areas for quadruped support, protection from further injury and post-surgical support. The compression wrap garments and embodiments can be used in concert with existing modified garments, encircling the forelegs and or hind legs and torso, if necessary, of a quadruped to provide support, rest, surface guarding, and tension to animals suffering from degenerative, surface, or deep spinal diseases including or excluding extremity trauma. The variable compression may be graded or independently distributed in a continuous nor non-continuous manner.

Abstract: A coated surgical mesh, the coated surgical mesh comprising: a surgical mesh, the surgical mesh comprising a first surface and a second surface; and a tissue ingrowth-preventing coating applied to the second surface of the surgical mesh; wherein the tissue ingrowth-preventing coating penetrates a controllable amount part way through the surgical mesh.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for use thereof are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a filter having an expandable frame and a semipermeable membrane coupled to the expandable frame. The expandable frame has a cone-shape in an expanded position. An apex of the expandable frame is arranged at the filter's first end. The expandable frame has a plurality of polygonal supports coupled together at the apex and that are radially biased outward such that in the expanded position the polygonal supports are spaced apart at a second end of the filter with the semipermeable membrane extending therebetween. The semipermeable membrane covers an area defined by the polygonal supports. A plurality of struts each have a first and second end, and the first end of each of the struts is coupled to a second end of the expandable frame. A stent is coupled to each of the second ends of the struts.

Abstract: The invention provides a filter assembly including a string or wire such that a lasso type cincture is effected, said filter being openable and closeable while in deployed within a bodily vessel. A string lengthen or shorting adjustment mechanism, such as a ratchet or reel allows more length of string into the device or alternatively to shorten the length of available string in the system. The described invention, when used to ameliorate venous clots and most arterio-venous dialysis grafts, a filter-tipped aspirator is used downstream from the clot to capture and remove dislocated emboli. A method of using same is disclosed.

Abstract: A prosthesis for repairing a blood vessel, wherein the prosthesis is inserted intraluminally and fixed in the vessel so as to isolate a diseased section thereof and maintain the flow of blood from the vessel to collateral vessels involved in the diseased section, and the prosthesis comprises a stent support and a flexible fabric liner of woven material comprising a plurality of concentric layers, wherein each of said layers has a very open fabric web which allows the passage of blood flow through the layers during the installation of the prosthesis but which allows the sealing of layers once the prosthesis is installed. A method is also provided for safe installation of the prosthesis.

Abstract: An orthopedic attachment system includes a first bone anchor, a second bone anchor, and a flexible connector. The flexible connector is connected between the first bone anchor and the second bone anchor. The flexible connector includes a sliding loop, a tensioning end and a fixed end. The sliding loop is connected to a sling loop bone anchor, and the fixed end is connected to the fixed end bone anchor. The tensioning end is slidably connected and lockable to the fixed end. A flexible connector, a method for attaching a flexible connector between at least two bone anchors in a patient's body, and a method of making a flexible connector are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of surgically implanting a breast implant system in a patient's body. The breast implant system comprising a first element comprising an outer wall defining a volume which is filled or fillable with a filling material and a second element comprising an outer wall defining a volume which is filled or fillable with a filling material. The method comprises wherein the method comprises the step of implanting the first element and the second element in the patient.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic having an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled with the optic. The closed loop haptic structure includes a first hinge having a first section, a second section, and a connecting section extending between the first section and the second section. The first section has a first component extending in a first angular direction and a second component extending in a second angular direction that is opposite to the first angular direction. The closed loop haptic structure further includes a second hinge including a radial section and an axial section extending from the axial section in the first angular direction, the radial section having a cross-sectional area greater than a maximum cross-sectional area of the first hinge.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a periphery and a closed-loop ring haptic structure coupled with the optic. The closed loop haptic structure includes a first ring structure having a first characteristic length, a second ring structure having a second characteristic length, and a plurality of connectors coupling the first ring structure and the second ring structure. The first ring structure is positioned adjacent to the periphery of the optic and is coupled to the entire periphery of the optic, and the first characteristic length is less than the second characteristic length.

Abstract: A flexible intraocular lens including a reinforcing layer disposed on a sidewall of the intraocular lens is described. An example flexible intraocular lens includes a lens body and a reinforcing layer disposed thereon.

Abstract: Provided is a foldable one-way valve prosthesis has an open state allowing a fluid to pass therethrough, and a closed state, preventing or at least reducing a reverse fluid flow therethrough. Leaflets are attached to each other along their common side edges with a possibility of pivoting relative to each other about the common side edge when the leaflets are folded along their folding lines causing the short section of the downstream edge to be angled with respect to the long section thereof, so as to bring the valve prosthesis into the closed state.

Abstract: Prosthetic heart valve leaflets of shapes that control bending. Prosthetic heart valves can include a leaflet frame having a generally tubular shape with attached film. The leaflet frame can define a plurality of leaflet windows with the film defining at least one leaflet extending from each of the leaflet windows. Each leaflet attachment zone on the leaflet frame may have substantially the shape of an isosceles trapezoid having two leaflet sides, a leaflet base and a leaflet free edge opposite the leaflet base. The two leaflet sides can diverge from the leaflet base, the leaflet base being substantially flat.

Abstract: At least a portion of sheet materials for use in medical devices is formed from polymeric materials. The sheet materials may be partially coated or fully coated with one or more additional layers of a polymer. The sheet materials may be used for the leaflets and/or cuffs of prosthetic heart valves and as a component of other medical devices.

Abstract: A delivery device for implanting a prosthetic heart valve. The device includes an inner shaft assembly, an outer sheath and a connector assembly. The inner shaft assembly defines a guide wire lumen. The outer sheath is slidably received over the inner shaft assembly, and forms an exit port proximate a distal end thereof. The connector assembly establishes a guide wire passageway between the guide wire lumen and the exit port. The connector assembly is configured to permit sliding movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner shaft assembly when deploying the prosthetic heart valve. The connector assembly can include first and second tubes that are slidable relative to one another in facilitating movement of the outer sheath relative to the inner shaft assembly.

Abstract: Augments for implantation of an orthopedic implant device in a bone. A distal end of an outer portion of the augment can have a shape that is configured to generally conform to the shape of a metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction of an intramedullary canal of the bone. Further, a proximal end of the outer portion of the augment has a shape that is configured to generally conform to a shape of the metaphyseal region of the intramedullary canal. Additionally, the shape of the outer portion at the distal end can be separated from the shape of the outer portion at the proximal end by a distance that is approximately equal to the distance between the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction and the metaphyseal region of the intramedullary canal.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application relate to the use of porous coating implants to repair soft tissue injuries. Implant frames are coated with a porous coating, such as a titanium porous coating, for example, on both the bone-facing and the soft tissue-facing sides of the implant. The implant may then be sandwiched between the bone and soft tissue so that the bone grows into one side, and the soft tissue grows into the other side.

Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of canine or other animal hip pathologies, the apparatus (200) comprising a buffer (210) adapted to be disposed between a femur (10) and a hip socket (25), and a fixing means (250) adapted to fix the buffer to the femur.

Abstract: A device provides a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip arthroplasty or total knee arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into femoral or tibial components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic, femoral nail, or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a radial head implant with a head, a shaft and a threaded anchor.

Abstract: The present technology relates generally to devices and methods for arthroplasty procedures. In some embodiments, for example, a device is disclosed for use during an arthroplasty procedure of a joint of a patient, the joint extending between a first joint end of a first bone and an abutting second joint end of a second bone of the patient. The device can include an end plate configured and arranged for disposing over the first joint end of the first bone, a longitudinal plate extending from the end plate and configured and arranged for disposing along a medial, longitudinal surface of the first bone, and a stem extending from the end plate and suitable for extending along an intra-medullary canal of the first bone. When installed, at least one fastener can extend at least partially through the first bone and couples the longitudinal plate to the first bone.

Abstract: A surgical implant and a surgical kit. The surgical implant having a body for contacting and supporting adjacent vertebrae. The body has a) opposing superior and inferior surfaces with or without corrugations, b) recesses formed in the opposing superior and inferior surfaces within a peripheral boundary of the body, and a recess-fill material (which preferably promotes osseointegration) disposed in the recesses.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices for the fixation and support of vertebrae, particularly spinal implant devices having adjustability.

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 central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to expandable spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The expandable spinal implants may be configured for lateral insertion.

Abstract: The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer.

Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical procedure for replacing a hip joint is provided. A main incision is initiated at a point being a projection of a tip of a greater trochanter and extends proximally about a distance in the range of from 1 cm to 8 cm in line with the femoral axis. An inline capsulotomy is performed, while keeping muscles and posterior capsule intact, to expose the hip joint capsule for accessing the hip joint. The femoral canal is prepared for receipt of a femoral implant. The femoral head is resected and removed out of the acetabulum. A step of acetabular preparation is performed using a retractor comprising two tip rails, each tip rail having a plurality of tines. Related tools, devices, systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: An implant-trialing instrument for objectively determining a recommended implant size based at least in part on results of inserting a pressure sensitive trial implant into the intervertebral space. The trial implant instrument can include a handle coupled to a pressure sensitive trial. The handle can include an elongate shaft. The pressure sensitive trial implant can be disposed on a distal end of the elongate shaft and include a superior end plate surface configured to engage a first end plate of a first vertebral body and an inferior end plate configured to engage a second end plate of a second vertebral body. The pressure sensitive trial implant also includes a pressure sensitive film disposed on at least one of the superior end plate and the inferior end plate.

Abstract: A prosthetic foot and method of fabricating the same is disclosed which includes a socket assembly configured to connect to a natural limb of a patient, a sideway cylindrical ankle joint having a maze-like internal structure laterally affixed to the socket assembly; a foot assembly, laterally affixed to the sideway cylindrical ankle joint, having a dorsal portion, a phalange portion, a sole portion, and a heel portion; the phalange portion having a first end connected to the dorsal portion and a second end connected to the sole portion, the sole portion having a curve shape and connected to the heel portion; and the heel portion having a spring assembly connected to said cylindrical ankle joint.

Abstract: A medical device for treating a body lumen, such as a medical stent, includes an expandable scaffold configured to shift from a radially collapsed state to a radially expanded state. The stent includes a coating disposed along the outer surface of the expandable scaffold in which a portion of the coating includes a plurality of anti-migration members and one or more preferential separation regions. Each preferential separation region is configured to permit first and second regions of the coating to separate from one another along the preferential separation region therebetween as the expandable scaffold shifts from the radially collapsed state to the radially expanded state.

Abstract: This covered stent 100, which is released from a sheath 200 and placed in a lumen in a living body, is provided with: a tubular skeleton portion 11 which is stretchable in the axial direction and is expandable in the radial direction substantially perpendicular to the axial direction; and a stretch restriction portion 2 for restricting stretching of the skeleton portion in the axial direction. The stretch restriction portion is formed from a material different from that of the skeleton portion and restricts stretching of the skeleton portion in the axial direction when the skeleton portion is contracted in the radial direction while being stored in the sheath.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a weaving method for a nasal sinus stent, comprising: providing a filament; providing a weaving tool having a longitudinal central axis, wherein the weaving tool comprises a first shaping part and a second shaping part which are axially spaced from each other, wherein the first shaping part is provided with n first anchor points, and the second shaping part is provided with n second anchor points; forming an initial configuration stent by around a circumferential direction of the weaving tool, allowing a single filament starting from 1st first anchor point on the first shaping part, coming across m1 vertex intervals to extend towards the second anchor point, and then coming across m2 vertex intervals to extend towards the first anchor point, so as to complete a first “V” shaped weaving path, and then repeating the “V” shaped weaving path until the single filament returns to the 1st first anchor point, wherein the initial configuration stent has a circumference and n vertices w

Abstract: The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to an iliac branch device having an external iliac body, a common iliac branch, and an internal iliac branch. A diameter of the proximal opening of the common iliac branch is greater than a diameter of a distal opening of the external iliac body. The iliac branch device is configured to be deployed without going up and over the aortic bifurcation and without using some form of supra-aortic antegrade access such as through brachial or axillary artery access. This simplifies the procedure and reduces procedure time thus maximizing the success rate of the procedure and allows the procedure to be performed on a broad patient population.

Abstract: A system for treating a bifurcation includes first and second delivery catheters, each having an expandable member and a stent. The stent on the second delivery catheter has a side hole. A portion of the first delivery catheter is disposed under a portion of the stent on second delivery catheter. The first delivery catheter is slidable relative to the second delivery catheter, and the first delivery catheter passes through the side hole.

Abstract: A textile part, in particular a textile orthopedic aid, having a textile main panel as well as at least one functional element from plastics material which is disposed on the main panel, wherein at least one planar cover element which engages only in portions across the functional element disposed in the main panel and which also extends across the main panel is provided, wherein the cover element is connected to the main panel and/or the functional element, and the functional element is connected to the main panel in a materially integral manner.

Abstract: An ankle-brace that incorporates an anti-rotation feature. The brace includes a conventional unified foot and ankle enclosure. One or more lateral straps are provided. Each of these straps is configured to be wrapped around the anterior side of the ankle, wrapped under the sole of the foot, and attached to the side of the ankle enclosure. The outward facing surface of the foot enclosure includes hook-compatible covering, at least across the region of the sole. Each lateral strap includes a hook panel positioned to engage the hook-compatible covering on the sole. This engagement prevents slippage between the lateral strap and the unified foot and ankle enclosure.

Abstract: An orthotic support assembly is disclosed herein that is configured to be attached to a patient's foot. The support assembly defines a first, internal device and a second, external device. The internal device defines at least a portion that extends to a top of a user's foot when positioned within the external device.

Abstract: The hernia binder of the present invention may include an insert that is placed between a hernia and a binder in order to prevent bulging of the hernia through a weakness in the abdominal wall muscles. The insert may be secured through various fasteners, including a hook and mesh fastener. The insert may be constructed in different sizes and shapes to conform to the patient's size, the specific hernia and other factors. The insert may also be constructed from various materials to accommodate these factors. The insert may be created from a mold of the specific patient who will utilize the present invention. The insert is therefore custom made and is constructed in different sizes and shapes to conform to the patient's size, the specific hernia and other factors.

Abstract: A system for translating a constant traction load to an object such as a medical device or a patient includes a plurality of independently rotatable, coaxially aligned spools, each housing a constant force spring fixed at respective ends to the spool and to a rigid member, a plurality of flexible biasing members each coupled on their respective first ends to a spool and at least partially wound around the spool. A plurality of connectors are connected to the respective other ends of the biasing members, which may comprise wire rope. The connectors are configured to quickly couple to and decouple, directly or indirectly, from the object to which the traction load is being delivered. A guide provides a partial path for one or more of the biasing members to the object. A selected load may be applied by coupling one or more of the reversible couplers tensioned by the constant force springs to the object, without use of gravitational loading.

Abstract: A device for correcting a forward head posture includes a front support configured to support a jaw of a user, a rear support configured to support a rear side of a cervical spine of the user, and an adjuster configured to adjust a distance between the front support and the rear support. As the adjuster is adjusted or operated, a lower jaw joint of the jaw of the user moves backward in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A lid for an ostomy implant comprises: attachment means for attachment to the implant; and an opening part. The opening part is arranged such that it can be opened and closed while the lid is attached to the implant.

Abstract: An external catheter is provided. The external catheter has a planar base having a central aperture therethrough. A back surface of the planar base has an adhesive material that be used to removably secure the planar base of the device to the skin of a user. A tubular member is disposed on the front side of the planar base about the central aperture. The tubular member is composed of materials that enable fluid to be stored therein without leaking. A vent is disposed on the front surface of the tubular member to enable air to flow and reduce moisture in the area. A sealable drain located at a terminal end of the tubular member enables the fluid to be drained from the tubular member. The device can be used to capture and store bodily fluids and is especially useful for people who experience urinary incontinence.

Abstract: A condom apparatus including at least one of a condom containing a compound of Formula 1 wherein the condom is configured to deliver one or more active ingredients selected from the group consisting of arginine, a vasodilator, nitrates, an ergot alkaloid, a long acting alpha-adrenoceptor blocker, a short acting alpha-adrenoceptor blocker, an anti-hypertensive, a prostaglandin, and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor is disclosed.

Abstract: A heated eye mask for treating clogged glands of an eye includes a mask body. The mask body includes an outer layer of surface material configured to be positioned away from an eye region of and an inner layer of surface material configured to contact the eye region, a heating element assembly disposed between the outer and inner layers of surface material in a therapeutic region of the mask body, and a thermally conductive material in contact with the heating element and disposed between the heating element and the second layer of surface material to evenly distribute heat across the therapeutic region of the mask body. The heated eye mask further includes an electrical cord configured to be coupled with a power source and in communication with the heating element and an adjustable strap to maintain contact of the mask body with the eye region of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic articles comprised of carbonaceous blend textile materials comprising yarns having about 25 to 100 weight % carbonaceous fiber and about 0 to 75 weight % fiber made of polyester, nylon, rayon, lyocell, cellulose, wool, silk, linen, bamboo, m-aramid, p-aramid, modacrylic, novoloid, melamine, regenerated cellulose, polyvinyl chloride, antistatic fiber, poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) (PBO), polybenzimidazole (PBI), polysulphonamide (PSA), and combinations thereof, or other fibers not listed that are capable of being made into yarn and textile fabrics that are knit, woven, or nonwoven, and wherein the fabric has a weight from about 3 oz/yd2 to about 20 oz/yd2.