Abstract: A mobile diagnostic imaging system includes a battery system and charging system. The battery system is located in the rotating portion of the imaging system, and includes one or more battery packs comprising electrochemical cells. Each battery pack includes a control circuit that controls the state of charge of each electrochemical cell, and implements a control scheme that causes the electrochemical cells to have a similar charge state. The battery system communicates with a charging system on the non-rotating portion to terminate charge when one or more of the electrochemical cells reach a full state of charge. The imaging system also includes a docking system that electrically connects the charging system to the battery system during charging and temporarily electrically disconnects the rotating and non-rotating portions during imaging, and a drive mechanism for rotating the rotating portion relative to the non-rotating portion.

Abstract: Sterile barriers or sterile drapes that can be used with medical devices, including hand-held or self-supported X-ray equipment, are described in this application. In particular, this application describes sterile drapes that can be used with a medical device, the drape comprising a closed end portion, a middle portion with a size sufficient to enclose a part of the medical device being used near a patient, and an open end portion, the end portion configured to be closed by a user once the middle portion encloses the part of the medical device being used near a patient, wherein the sterile drape creates a sterile barrier around substantially the entire medical device once the open end is closed. Using the sterile drape allows the medical device, such as a hand-held or self-supported X-ray device, to be used in a medical procedure that requires a sterile field near the patient without disrupting that sterile field. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method includes, upon an injection of a contrast agent, processing acquired projection data of an anatomical region of interest (ROI) of a subject to measure a contrast signal of the contrast agent, determining when each of a plurality of zones of a contrast scan are estimated to occur based on the contrast signal, updating a scan prescription for the contrast scan based on when each of the plurality of zones of the scan protocol are estimated to occur, and performing the contrast scan according to the updated scan prescription.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method includes, upon an injection of a contrast agent, processing acquired projection data of a monitoring area of a subject to measure a contrast signal of the contrast agent, estimating two or more target times of the contrast agent at the monitoring area of the subject based on the contrast signal, and carrying out a contrast scan that includes a two or more acquisitions each performed at a respective target time.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a first acquisition unit, a derivation unit, a second acquisition unit, and a trabecula image generation unit. The first acquisition unit acquires a first radiographic image and a second radiographic image by simple imaging of a subject including a bone tissue. The derivation unit derives a bone mass in a bone part region of the subject based on the first radiographic image and the second radiographic image. The second acquisition unit acquires a medical image that represents a state of a trabecula and is different from the first radiographic image and the second radiographic image. The trabecula image generation unit applies the medical image to the bone part region of the first radiographic image based on the bone mass derived by the derivation unit to generate a trabecula image representing a trabecula of the bone tissue.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method includes, upon an injection of a contrast agent, performing a plurality of perfusion acquisitions of a first anatomical region of interest (ROI) of a subject with the imaging system, processing projection data of the first anatomical ROI obtained from the plurality of perfusion acquisitions to measure a contrast signal of the contrast agent, performing a plurality of angiography acquisitions, each angiography acquisition performed at a respective time determined based on the contrast signal, and performing one or more additional perfusion acquisitions between each angiography acquisition.

Abstract: This is directed to calculating physical amounts of a plurality of types of basis materials without having to increase a calculation time. An image processing device is provided which includes a first basis material transformation unit that calculates each of physical amounts of two or more basis materials included in a first basis material group based on two or more types of projection data different in energy distribution, an image generation unit that generates a plurality of images, each of which is at least one of a projection image and a reconstructed image of an object, from physical amounts of two or more basis materials included in the first basis material group, and a second basis material transformation unit that calculates a physical amount of a basis material included in a second basis material group which is different from the first basis material group based on the plurality of images.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adaptive scan control. In one embodiment, a method includes processing acquired projection data of a monitoring area of a subject to measure a first contrast signal of a contrast agent administered to the subject via a first injection, initializing a contrast scan of the subject according to a fallback scan prescription, determining when each of a plurality of zones of the contrast scan are estimated to occur based on the contrast signal, generating a personalized scan prescription for the contrast scan based on when each of the plurality of zones are estimated to occur, and performing the contrast scan according to the personalized scan prescription after a second injection of the contrast agent.

Abstract: Methods and devices for testing effects of external stimuli on breast appearance in an x-ray image are provided. A model for testing may include a breast phantom with an encapsulated hydrogel. In some examples, a three-dimensional cell culture and/or microfluidic channels may be encapsulated in the hydrogel. A first set of x-ray images of the model may be captured, thermal energy may be applied to the model, and a second set of x-ray images of the model may be captured while the thermal energy is being applied for comparison with the first set to determine effects of the thermal energy on appearance of the model. By incrementally increasing an amount of thermal energy applied and capturing subsequent x-ray images for comparison, an appropriate temperature range may be determined for heating compression surfaces of a breast imaging system to reduce compression-related pain and discomfort for patients without compromising x-ray image quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for diagnosing blood vessel obstruction, such as would occur in deep vein thrombosis (DVT). More specifically, the present invention relates to a software tool for use with sensor hardware to allow users to perform standardised and repeatable testing of patients to assist with diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis or related conditions. The present invention further relates to an apparatus and method for conducting the diagnosis.

Abstract: An analyzing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to detect a movement of a tissue in each of a plurality of positions in an examined subject, by analyzing scan data acquired by transmitting a first ultrasound wave for generating a shear wave and transmitting and receiving a second ultrasound wave for measuring a shear wave. The processing circuitry is configured to calculate an index value related to waveform information showing changes in the movement of the tissue over time in each of the plurality of positions, based on the movement of the tissue. The processing circuitry is configured to output the index values.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus (1), which performs a compression test with respect to at least two points of a popliteal vein and a common femoral vein of a subject, includes an ultrasound probe (15), an image acquisition unit (8) that acquires an ultrasound image by transmitting an ultrasound beam toward the subject from the ultrasound probe (15), a vein detection unit (9) that detects the popliteal vein included in the ultrasound image, and an operation guiding unit (10) that guides a user, in a case where the compression test of the popliteal vein is performed, to operate the ultrasound probe such that the ultrasound probe (15) is positioned at a position in which only one popliteal vein is included in the ultrasound image based on the number of the popliteal veins detected by the vein detection unit (9).

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 1 includes an ultrasound probe 18; an image acquisition unit 8 that performs transmission of an ultrasound beam from the ultrasound probe 18 toward a subject to acquire an ultrasound image; a display unit 7 that displays the acquired ultrasound image; a delineation target detection unit 9 that performs an image analysis on the acquired ultrasound image to detect a foreign matter entered a subcutaneous portion of the subject and a peripheral tissue of the subject consisting of blood vessels or nerves positioned around the foreign matter; a foreign matter removal route setting unit 11 that sets a removal route of the foreign matter to avoid the peripheral tissue on the basis of the detected foreign matter and the detected peripheral tissue; and a foreign matter removal route guide unit 12 that provides, to a user, guidance on the set removal route.

Abstract: A Ring-Arrayed Forward-viewing (RAF) ultrasound imaging and administration device combines an ultrasonic (US) US imager including a plurality of single element transducers arranged in a circular frame to define a ring array, and an instrument posture tracking circuit coupled to the ring array for performing RF (radio frequency) data acquisition with the plurality of ring-arrayed transducers. A needle holster is concentrically disposed in the ring array and is adapted to receive and direct an insertion instrument such as a needle, probe or extraction tool along an axis defined by a center of the ring array directed by the concentric needle holster. The tracking circuit includes a processor having instructions for instrument posture tracking and US imaging.

Abstract: An exemplary diagnostic system may be configured to direct an acoustic stimulation generator to apply acoustic stimulation to a recipient of a cochlear implant during an insertion procedure in which an electrode lead coupled to the cochlear implant is supposed to be inserted into a cochlea of the recipient, direct the cochlear implant to use an electrode on the electrode lead to record an evoked response signal that occurs within the recipient in response to the acoustic stimulation, detect an anomaly in the evoked response signal, and determine, based on the anomaly, that the electrode lead is being inserted into a vestibular canal instead of into the cochlea.

Abstract: An intraluminal imaging device is provided that includes a flexible elongate member configured for positioning within a vessel of a patient, a support member coupled to the flexible elongate member; and an imaging assembly coupled to the support member. The support member can include a proximal section with a first cross-sectional profile configured to interface with a distal portion of the flexible elongate member and a distal section with a second cross-sectional profile configured to interface with a proximal portion of the imaging assembly, wherein the first cross-sectional profile is different than the second cross-sectional profile. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A medical introducer sheath comprises a tubular shaft and an ultrasonic transducer array. The tubular shaft has a proximal end, a distal end opposite the proximal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The shaft defines a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The inner surface and the outer surface define a wall having a shaft wall thickness, the wall defining a distal wall face proximate the distal end of the shaft extending at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The ultrasonic transducer array includes a plurality of ultrasound transducers disposed within the wall of the tubular shaft at the distal end thereof. The ultrasound transducers include an emitting/receiving surface generally aligned with the distal wall face, such that ultrasonic energy emitted from each of the ultrasound transducers is oriented directed generally at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An intraluminal ultrasound imaging device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient. An ultrasound imaging assembly is disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The ultrasound imaging assembly includes a plurality of acoustic elements and an acoustically-transparent window disposed over the plurality of acoustic elements. The acoustically-transparent window comprising a plurality of layers formed on top of one another. The plurality of layers includes an innermost layer directly contacting the plurality of acoustic elements, an outermost layer opposite the innermost layer, and an adhesive layer. The outermost layer includes a tubing. A hardness of the innermost layer is less than hardnesses of every other layer of the plurality of layers. A hardness of the outermost layer is greater than the hardnesses of every other layer of the plurality of layers.

Abstract: An ultrasound scanner scans a patient. The scan data is checked for an optimal view as a subpart of the scan. Where the field of view does not include the optimal view, the scan is repeated with a different spatial extent. Where the field of view does include the optimal view, then the scan data for that optimal view is used to generate an image. Both the view and the overall or broader scan are controlled together so that a sonographer may place the transducer at an approximate location to still provide a precise view.

Abstract: An extension cable is adapted for use in an intravascular ultrasound system. It has a first connector, for connecting to a catheter and a second connector for connecting to a patient interface module. A cable arrangement provides power transmission, data transmission and data signal processing (amplification or regeneration) between the first and second connectors. The extension cable enables sterility to be maintained in a workflow in a time efficient and easy manner as the catheter to extension cable connection may remain in a sterile environment.

Abstract: A system includes an intraluminal device configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the intraluminal device comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the intraluminal device further comprises: a sensor disposed at the distal portion; a proximal connector comprising a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) configured to interface with a user console and disposed at the proximal portion; and a plurality of electrical wires connecting the sensor and the proximal connector, wherein the plurality of electrical wires are terminated at an angle on the PCBA such that the PCBA and electrical wires terminated thereon together are configurable to form a cross-section of 2 mm2 or less.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus is disclosed for diagnosis including a plurality of transmitting and receiving units, an error of a scale of a tomographic image to be generated is reduced. The imaging apparatus includes a transmitting and receiving unit comprising a first transmitting and receiving unit configured to perform transmission and reception of an ultrasound signal and a second transmitting and receiving unit configured to perform transmission and reception of an optical signal when rotating in the lumen of the measurement subject body; and a processor configured to: convert positional information of each position outside the range in which the flushing liquid flows regarding the ultrasound line data generated by the processor based on a ratio between the ultrasound propagation velocity in the flushing liquid and the ultrasound propagation velocity in the blood vessel; and construct the first tomographic image using the ultrasound line data which is converted by the processor.

Abstract: Disclosed are ultrasound probes for use in trauma triage and assessment. The probes include two ultrasound arrays, the first array disposed adjacent the distal end and angled toward the bottom side of the probe about 10-50 degrees from the longitudinal axis, and the second array is proximal to the first array and angled about 105-155 degrees from the first array.

Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound imaging apparatus comprising: an image processing unit for connecting relevant blood flows and classifying the same into a plurality of blood flow trees on the basis of information on blood flow direction and blood flow velocity obtained from morphological information of a target object and three-dimensional blood flow data; a user input unit for receiving a user input which selects a blood flow tree, in which a target blood flow is included, from among the plurality of blood flow trees; and a display unit for displaying the selected blood flow tree on a three-dimensional rendering image on the basis of the user input.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically adjusting beamformer parameters based on ultrasound image analysis to enhance ultrasound image acquisition is provided. The method includes acquiring, by an ultrasound system, an ultrasound image. The method includes segmenting, by at least one processor, the ultrasound image to identify anatomical structure(s) and/or image artifact(s) in the ultrasound image. The method includes detecting, by the at least one processor, a location of each of the identified anatomical structure(s) and/or image artifact(s). The method includes automatically adjusting, by the at least one processor, at least one beamformer parameter based on the detected location of one or more of the identified anatomical structure(s) and/or the image artifact(s). The method includes acquiring, by the ultrasound system, an enhanced ultrasound image based on the automatically adjusted at least one beamformer parameter. The method includes presenting, at a display system, the enhanced ultrasound image.

Abstract: A method for non-invasive detection of ingested medication which provide for one or more processors to receive images of medications designated for a user prior to ingestion of the medications by the user. The one or more processors capture an ultrasound image during ingestion by the user by an ultrasound device removably adhered to a throat area of the user. The one or more processors determine whether contents of the ingestion by the user includes one or more of the medications designated for the user, and responsive to determining the contents of the ingestion by the user includes one or more of the medications designated for the user, the one or more processors generate a confirmation that includes identification of the detected medications ingested by the user.

Abstract: Ultrasound image devices, systems, and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system includes an interface coupled to an ultrasound imaging component and configured to receive a plurality of image data frames representative of a subject's body including at least a portion of a lung; a processing component in communication with the interface and configured to determine a metric for each image data frame of the plurality of image data frames based on a threshold comparison; and determine a dynamic air bronchogram (AB) condition of the subject's body based on a variation across the metrics of the plurality of image data frames. In one embodiment, the processing component is configured to determine differential data frames based on differences across consecutive image data frames of the plurality of image data frames; and determine a dynamic AB condition of the subject's body based on the differential data frames.

Abstract: The purpose is to provide an ultrasound imaging device capable of automatically detecting a boundary of a biological tissue in an ultrasound image. An ultrasound imaging device includes an image generation module which receives ultrasound waves transmitted from a surface of an analyte toward an inside of the analyte and reflected therein to generate an ultrasound image inside the analyte, a reference point setting module which sets a reference point of a tissue of interest of the ultrasound image, a first seed point imparting module which imparts one or more seed points to the ultrasound image with reference point, and a region demarcating module which demarcates a region to which the seed point belongs and divides an image region of the analyte included in the ultrasound image into a plurality of regions according to a type of tissue.

Abstract: According to an aspect there is provided a sensor circuit for use in a body and for communicating measurements of an in body property to a signal analyzer, the sensor circuit comprising a resonant circuit that is responsive to a first radio frequency, RF, field to receive a carrier signal, the resonant circuit having: a first transducer, wherein a first electrical property of the first transducer is dependent on the in-body property, and a second transducer, wherein a second electrical property of the second transducer is dependent on a second pulsed field; wherein the carrier signal received by the resonant circuit is modulated by changes in the first electrical property due to the in-body property and changes in the second electrical property due to pulses in the second pulsed field.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fluid (e.g., urine) collecting vessel comprising a collector with an extension lip, wherein the collector is configured to fit inside a toilet with the extension lip placed on a toilet seat disposed on top of the toilet; a mechanism configured for extracting a sample of urine from inside the collector. The invention also disclosed methods for collecting fluids along a long time period comprising steps of providing a collector with an extension lip; placing the collector inside a toilet with said extension lip placed on a toilet seat disposed on top of the toilet; upon collecting urine inside the collector, extracting a sample of urine from inside the collector.

Abstract: A colon cleanliness indicating device comprises a forward toilet-secured receiving section configured with a recessed receptacle for receiving colonic effluent and a rearward indicating section for indicating a degree of colon cleanliness, wherein said indicating section is formed with one or more channels in fluid communication with said receptacle through which said received colonic effluent is flowable and by which said received colonic effluent is able to be visualized in order to assess a degree of colon cleanliness.

Abstract: A sample collection device that includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body defining a channel extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The sample collection device includes an opening at the proximal end of the body that extends into the channel of the body. The body includes an adhering portion having a depressed surface relative to an adjacent exterior surface of the body, the adhering portion configured to receive a sample in response to the sample contacting the depressed surface of the adhering portion. The body is manually maneuverable in response to the channel receiving a finger of a user through the opening of the body.

Abstract: An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a new biopsy needle that may address several problems identified with currently available biopsy needles. In short, the new needle has a straighter insertion path, no forward fire, lower noise, and is pneumatic power-assisted so that it can be operated with one hand. These features improve biopsy targeting, provide safer operation for the patient and personnel, reduce patient discomfort, and respectively make optional the help of an assistant at biopsy.

Abstract: The device (1; 5) comprises: a protective cannula (7); a tubular suction member (9) coaxially housable in the protective cannula (7); a catheter (21), coaxially housable in the tubular suction member (9) and adapted to internally contain an optical fiber (23). The catheter is equipped, at a distal end (21 A) thereof, with an expandable balloon (25) adapted to be expanded by means of a fluid delivered through the catheter (21). The protective cannula (7) is axially movable with respect to the tubular suction member (9) and to the catheter (21).

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a pulmonary biopsy needle having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The needle may be configured to access a periphery of a patient's lungs and the elongated portion may have a first portion, a second portion, and a piercing tip. The first portion may have a first flexibility and the second portion may have a second flexibility that is more flexible than the first flexibility. The second portion may extend distally of the first portion and the second flexibility may be constant along a length of the second portion. The first portion of the needle may have a wall-thickness different than a wall-thickness of the second portion of the needle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetically actuated capsule endoscope, the endoscope comprising: a body having a top housing part and a bottom housing part; a permanent magnet arranged within the top housing part; a plurality of deformable members extending from the top housing part to an end of the bottom housing part; and a needle projecting from the top housing part towards the bottom housing part and surrounded by the plurality of deformable members, wherein the plurality of deformable members are configured to repeatedly expand and contract to respectively cover and uncover a tip of said needle. The invention further relates to a magnetic field generating and sensing apparatus for a magnetically actuated endoscope and to a method of actuating a magnetically actuated capsule endoscope.

Abstract: A tissue grasping device for use with an endoscope may include a sheath, a control wire slidably disposed within the sheath, and a helical coil disposed over and attached to the control wire. The helical coil may include a proximal region in which adjacent windings are in contact, and a distal region in which adjacent windings are spaced apart. The helical coil may have a sharpened distal tip.

Abstract: A multi-use tongue depressor fabricated using the same materials and dimensions as commercially available ones. The tongue depressor depresses, retracts, move, shifts or sweeps a patient's tongue during a healthcare provider's examination of the patient's oral cavity in such a way as to maximize visibility of a target pathology inside the patient's oral cavity, the tongue depressor is adapted to conduct distance, depth and position measurements in the patient's oral cavity so as to assist health care providers in the identification and treatment of oral pathologies.

Abstract: A medical device has an outer tubular body and an inner tubular body. A tissue engagement member is attached to the distal end of the inner tubular body. The tissue engagement member and the inner tubular body are retractable inside the outer tubular body. The tip of the tissue engagement member is configured to penetrate the tissue of a patient and secure on an organ. The movement of the tissue engagement member is limited to a predetermined angle and a predetermined distance. The medical device is configured to deliver multiple agents and/or modalities through the inner tubular body. The agents and/or modalities are supplied through delivery mechanism placed inside of the inner tubular body. A method of treating cardiac condition includes applying one or more agents and/or modalities to the same area of the heart either simultaneously or sequentially.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a specimen retrieval bag or a kit including a specimen retrieval bag for use in removing tissue from the body of a patient, in aspects, as part of a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The specimen retrieval bag includes a buttress material affixed to at least a portion of an opening of the specimen retrieval bag.

Abstract: Methods and devices for separating an implanted object, such as a pacemaker lead, from tissue surrounding such object in a patient's vasculature system. Specifically, the tissue separating device includes a handle, an elongate sheath and a circular cutting blade that may extend from the distal end of the sheath upon actuating the handle. The elongate sheath, particularly its distal end, includes a non-uniform wall thickness having one or more thicker portions in the outer sheath, particularly the outer cam member, and/or one or more thicker portions in an inner member disposed radially inward of the blade.

Abstract: A device for use in a surgical distraction and retraction assembly, the assembly including the device and at least one bone anchoring pin for securing the device against a bearing surface. The device has an integral frame defining an internal space, the frame having a first pair of opposing side arms and a second pair of opposing side arms. At least one of said side arms of said first pair of opposing side arms including at least one recess each having one of its ends open to the internal space defined by the frame and an opposite closed end terminating within said at least one side arm. Each said recess retains one said at least one bone anchoring pin and is configured to enable relative movement between the frame and the bone anchoring pins. The relative movement allows selective locking of said at least one anchor pin against the frame at a user selected location to maintain a selected extent of vertebral distraction.

Abstract: An orthopedic retractor includes a handle having a first end and a second end, an acetabular component removably coupled to the second end of the handle, and a hook element having a first end removably coupled to the handle at a location between the first and second ends. The hook element also includes a second end and a curve disposed between the first and second ends. Further, the acetabular component is configured to interfit with an acetabulum for anchor and provide a fulcrum for the retractor.

Abstract: An organ retractor includes a plurality of retractor jaws and a central housing. The central housing includes a threaded portion. The plurality of retractor jaws is hingedly connected to the central housing. The plurality of retractor jaws is disposed in an open position by a spring.

Abstract: The various inventions relate to robotic surgical devices, consoles for operating such surgical devices, operating theaters in which the various devices can be used, insertion systems for inserting and using the surgical devices, and related methods.

Abstract: A method of facilitating access to a neonate through a caesarean incision in the woman's abdomen by opening the incision, includes providing a supporting ring dimensioned to allow delivery of a neonate through the ring and comprising a non-adjustable pelvic-region retractor and handle fixed to the supporting ring and articulating the supporting ring to insert the non-adjustable pelvic-region retractor into the incision to cover and hold back the woman's bladder with the supporting ring disposed over the woman's abdomen. A first adjustable saddle-shaped retractor is then inserted into the incision to cup a first section of abdominal tissue on an abdominal side of the incision, before attaching the first adjustable saddle-shaped retractor to the supporting ring while it is cupping the first section of abdominal tissue at a first position spaced apart from the non-adjustable pelvic-region retractor to anchor the supporting ring to the woman and partially open the incision.

Abstract: An anchoring device including a finger-mountable work channel defining assembly defining a finger mounting axis and a work channel axis angled with respect to the finger mounting axis, the finger-mountable work channel defining assembly defining an aperture lying generally in an aperture plane angled with respect to the finger mounting axis and with respect to the work channel axis, an anchor insertion assembly arranged for limited axial displacement along the work channel axis with respect to the aperture so as to intersect the aperture plane and an anchor assembly including at least an anchoring portion and a flexible elongate portion attached thereto, the anchoring portion having a pre-anchoring operative orientation and an anchoring operative orientation.

Abstract: An anchor assembly can include an anchor comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion having a tip, and a surface extending between the tip and the proximal portion and can include a protrusion extending along a length of the surface. The anchor can define a cavity therein with a wall of the cavity having threads, an opening to the cavity located in the proximal anchor portion, and a through hole defined in a distal portion of the tip. Further, the anchor assembly can include a plug having a threaded proximal outer portion and a non-threaded distal outer portion disposed within the cavity of the anchor. The threaded proximal outer portion can be engaged with the cavity wall threads and the non-threaded distal outer portion can be configured to move axially within the anchor cavity. The anchor assembly can include a sleeve having an opening to receive the protrusion.

Abstract: A suspensory fixation device includes a standing block at one end thereof and a set of at least two adjustable loops at the second end thereof. The standing block includes a rigid fixation member having a plurality of apertures forming at least one sheave and a becket. A single reeved fall, rigid fixation member, adjustable loops, and sliding knot form a block and tackle system. A suspensory fixation button includes a rigid body having a top side and a bottom side, a plurality of lobes extending radially from the center of the body, and at least one aperture through the body near the root of a lobe. A method of coupling a suspensory fixation button to a set of adjustable flexible loops includes passing each adjustable loop over an edge of an extension of the button from the top side to the bottom side.

Abstract: Medical devices for applying a cinch to one or more suture and cutting the suture, and methods for making and using such devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an elongated shaft, a connection sleeve, a cinch sleeve coupled to the connection sleeve, and a cinch member. An elongated inner shaft may extend through and be longitudinally movable within the elongated shaft, connection sleeve, cinch sleeve, and cinch member.