Abstract: According to an embodiment, a medical image diagnostic apparatus includes a switch and processing circuitry. The switch includes a detachable grip portion. The processing circuitry is configured to assign a function to the switch based on a type of the grip portion.

Abstract: With the aim of providing a radiation imaging apparatus and a calibration method for photon counting detectors, being able to discriminate between soft and adipose tissues with high accuracy, there is disclosed a radiation imaging apparatus quipped with photon counting detectors which output an electric signal corresponding to photon energy which is energy of radiation photons incident thereon, the radiation imaging apparatus including a storage unit which stores relationships between linear attenuation coefficients and the photon energy with regard to multiple materials; a calculation unit which calculates normalized attenuation coefficients which are linear attenuation coefficients normalized by dividing linear attenuation coefficients per unit of photon energy by a linear attenuation coefficient at given photon energy with respect to each material; and a selection unit which selects basal materials which are used in relation to materials to be discriminated which are intended to be discriminated, based on

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method, a device, and a computer program product for radiographic bone mineral density (BMD) estimation. The method includes receiving a plain radiograph, detecting landmarks for a bone structure included in the plain radiograph, extracting an ROI from the plain radiograph based on the detected landmarks, estimating the BMD for the ROI extracted from the plain radiograph by using a deep neural network.

Abstract: An example method includes capturing, via an x-ray machine, a plurality of x-ray images of a patient covering a number of different anatomy of the patient in any order, using a machine learning algorithm to process the plurality of x-ray images for identification of an anatomy in respective x-ray images of the plurality of x-ray images, associating a label with each of the plurality of x-ray images based on the identification of the anatomy, positioning each of the plurality of x-ray images upright based on a preset coordinate scheme for the anatomy, arranging the plurality of x-ray images into a predetermined order based on the species of the patient, and generating and outputting a data file including the plurality of x-ray images in the predetermined order, positioned upright, and labeled.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for image generation. The methods may include obtaining projection data generated by a scanner; generating, based on a first weighting function, a first image by back-projecting the projection data, the first image having a first region corresponding to a first part of the object; generating, based on a second weighting function, a second image by back-projecting the projection data, the second image having a second region corresponding to the first part of the object, the second region of the second image presenting a better CT number uniformity than the first region of the first image; and generating a third image based on the first image and the second image.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for x-ray imaging. In one embodiment, a method for an image pasting examination comprises acquiring, via an optical camera and/or depth camera, image data of a subject, controlling an x-ray source and an x-ray detector according to the image data to acquire a plurality of x-ray images of the subject, and stitching the plurality of x-ray images into a single x-ray image. In this way, optimal exposure techniques may be used for individual acquisitions in an image pasting examination such that the optimal dose is utilized, stitching quality is improved, and registration failures are avoided.

Abstract: A method for performing computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) based on a medical scan image includes: pre-processing the medical scan image to produce an input image, a flipped image, and a spatial alignment transformation corresponding to the input image and the flipped image; performing Siamese encoding on the input image to produce an encoded input feature map; performing Siamese encoding on the flipped image to produce an encoded flipped feature map; performing a feature alignment using the spatial alignment transformation on the encoded flipped feature map to produce an encoded symmetric feature map; and processing the encoded input feature map and the encoded symmetric feature map to generate a diagnostic result indicating presence and locations of anatomical abnormalities in the medical scan image.

Abstract: A system includes one or more storage devices storing a set of instructions and at least one processor in communication with the storage device. When executing the instructions, the at least one processor is configured to cause the system to obtain a first operating state of an X-ray imaging device, and obtain a first input from a user via a terminal, the first input being associated with a second operating state of the X-ray imaging device. The at least one processor may further cause the system to determine whether the first input satisfies a switch condition. Upon a determination that the first input satisfies the switch condition, the at least one processor may further cause the system to transmit a first instruction to switch the X-ray imaging device from the first operating state to the second operating state.

Abstract: A radiography apparatus includes a drive circuit that drives a radiation source, an internal power supply that makes a current flow to the drive circuit at a first voltage, an external power supply that makes a current flow to the drive circuit at a second voltage different from the first voltage, a power feed controller that performs power feed to the drive circuit using at least one of the internal power supply or the external power supply, and a radiation output restriction unit that controls an output of radiation by a power supply to be used in the power feed to the drive circuit by the power feed controller.

Abstract: The invention discloses a quality testing method dynamic test phantom simulating cardiovascular motion for quality evaluation of CT imaging, and its control principle and quality testing method.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for imaging quality assessment of an imaging system employs an aggregate phantom and a processor for imaging analysis. The aggregate phantom includes a plurality of self-contained sections configured to be moved independently and re-assembled in the imaging system. Each section includes fiducial features of known relative location. The processor: quantitatively determines location of the fiducial features within an image of the aggregate phantom; compares the determined location within the image to the known relative location of the fiducial features to produce a distortion field; and distinguishes between actual geometric distortion of the imaging system and rigid-body transformations of sections of the aggregate phantom, in the distortion field. For extended fields-of-view, the aggregate phantom may be repositioned, and sets of images combined to determine a distortion field of the extended image.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for spectral computed tomography (CT) imaging. In one embodiment, a method comprises performing a scan of a subject to acquire, with a detector array comprising a plurality of detector elements, projection data of the subject, generating corrected path-length estimates based on the projection data and one or more selected correction functions, and reconstructing at least one material density image based on the corrected path-length estimates. In this way, the fidelity of spectral information is improved, thereby increasing image quality for spectral computed tomography (CT) imaging systems, especially those configured with photon-counting detectors.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices to infer changes in pulmonary artery pressure in a subject using Doppler radar. A portable, non-invasive device for non-invasively measuring right ventricular cardiac motion that can be used in a subject's home can infer pulmonary artery pressure changes to increase patient compliance and mitigate the likelihood of heart decompensation. A mobile pulmonary artery pressure monitor can be especially useful to patients with congestive heart failure who are elderly, incapacitated, or do not have easy access to a clinic, doctor's office, or hospital.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for visualizing a target anatomy of a patient in preparation of a medical procedure. The method can include providing a visualization device (400?) that probes the target anatomy and provides a display to the operator. The method can include positioning the visualization device at a location near the target anatomy. The method can further include directing a medical instrument towards a target trajectory displayed on the visualization device. The visualization device can have a body that defines two surface areas. The visualization device can include transducers along one surface area of the device to capture the target anatomy. A user interface (420?) can be disposed on another surface area of the device. The display can include parallax for adjusting the visualization.

Abstract: A vascular monitoring system includes a collar configured to be positioned about a patient's vessel and a transducer coupled to the collar. The collar may be formed by a strap that is wrapped around the patient's vessel and maintained in a closed configuration. The transducer is configured to emit an ultrasonic signal that is transmitted through the patient's vessel.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus includes a processor for performing grouping processing and representative frame selection processing on a plurality of ultrasound frames that are sequentially generated with the passage of time. The grouping processing is processing that identifies a group of interest that is composed of a plurality of frames that satisfy at least one predetermined condition of interest. The representative frame selection processing is processing that selects a representative frame from among the plurality of frames that constitute the group of interest. The at least one predetermined condition of interest includes a condition that each of the plurality of frames includes data indicating a specific region identified by region recognition processing in which a characteristic region in an image is recognized as the specific region. The representative frame selection processing includes processing that selects the representative frame based on geometrical properties of the specific regions.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultrasound system having a monitoring pad for application to a patient, an ultrasound probe that connects to the monitoring pad and has a plurality of ultrasound transducers, and an ultrasound beamforming device configured to control the ultrasound transducers to focus an ultrasound beam into the patient and to read resulting reflections of the ultrasound beam. The monitoring pad has an ultrasound gel pad and a support structure that holds the ultrasound gel pad. In accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure, the support structure is geometrically configured to receive the ultrasound probe and to hold it in a fixed arrangement against the ultrasound gel pad, such that the ultrasound gel pad is sandwiched between the patient and the ultrasound transducers. In some implementations, the monitoring pad has electrocardiogram electrodes and/or other sensor(s) unrelated to ultrasound, and the ultrasound beamforming device receives readings from the same.

Abstract: An endoscope add-on assembly adapted to be attached to a target endoscope. The assembly includes an ultrasound imaging sub-assembly, including a communications cable connected to an ultrasound imaging head and an imaging head movement sub-assembly, including a conduit, holding a tension member that is attached to the ultrasound imaging head. Further included are connective elements, adapted to permit the endoscope add-on assembly to be attached to the target endoscope. Finally, the imaging head movement sub-assembly is detachable from the ultrasound imaging sub-assembly, thereby permitting the imaging head movement subassembly to be processed separately from the ultrasound imaging sub-assembly, after use.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe 11 includes a transducer array in which a plurality of transducers are arranged, and a housing 12 in which the transducer array is accommodated. The housing 12 has a grip portion 13 that extends in a determined direction, and a transducer array accommodation portion 14 that is connected to one end portion of the grip portion 13 in an extension direction and accommodates the transducer array. A probe support surface 13B that extends along the extension direction is defined in a surface on the other end portion side of the grip portion 13 in the extension direction. In a case where the ultrasound probe is placed on a flat placing surface with the probe support surface 13B being brought into contact with the placing surface, the ultrasound probe is in such a posture that a surface of the housing 12 in a portion positioned on the transducer array accommodation portion 14 side with respect to the probe support surface 13B is separated from the placing surface.

Abstract: An ultrasound probe 11 includes a housing 12 having a transducer array accommodation portion 14 and a battery storage portion 13B, a transducer array accommodated in the transducer array accommodation portion 14, and a battery 21 stored in the battery storage portion 13B. The housing 12 has an attachable and detachable battery cover 17 that covers the battery storage portion 13B, a nameplate 22 is disposed on an inside or an outside of the battery storage portion 13B with respect to the battery cover 17 in a visible manner, and a waterproof structure for restraining water from entering the nameplate 22 is provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for automatically characterizing lesions in ultrasound images. In one example, a method includes automatically determining an A/B ratio of a region of interest (ROI) via an A/B ratio model that is trained to output the A/B ratio using a B-mode image of the ROI and an elastography image of the ROI as inputs, and displaying the A/B ratio on a display device.

Abstract: A method comprising: receiving from multiple transducers respective signals comprising reflections of a transmitted signal from a target; processing said signals to derive a beamformed signal, based, at least in part, on: (i) computing a specified value associated with each of said signals, (ii) performing a convolution on all said specified values, (iii) calculating a weighted sum of the results of said convolution, to derive said beamformed signal; and reconstructing an image of said target, based on said beamformed signal.

Abstract: A high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapeutic system includes a first ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus. The first ultrasonic transmitter transmits a HIFU therapeutic signal to a target. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus includes a second ultrasonic transmitter, an echo receiver, and a signal processor. The second ultrasonic transmitter alternately transmits a first imaging signal and a second imaging signal to the target, and the two form a complementary Golay code pair, where a bit period of a Golay code is determined by a transmission frequency of HIFU. The echo receiver receives a first echo signal, a second echo signal, and an interference signal. The signal processor performs a decoding operation on the first echo signal and the second echo signal and suppresses the interference signal to generate a high-quality ultrasonic image for monitoring a HIFU therapy.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to combined frequency and angle compounding for speckle reduction in ultrasound imaging Such combined frequency and angle compounding can result in a multiplicative speckle reduction compared to using either frequency compounding or angle compounding alone. Compounding methods of this disclosure can make use of the full aperture of the ultrasound probe when acquiring individual images, hence there can be no compromise in resolution. In disclosed embodiments, ultrasound images can be obtained while an ultrasound probe is moving and the relative position and orientation of the ultrasound images can be determined from a measurement of the position and orientation of the ultrasound probe. Certain embodiments can correct for the movement and distortion of an object being imaged during the image acquisition.

Abstract: A modular system which may aid in collection of bodily fluids, and more particularly collection of sperm. The system may include a plurality of components including a sleeve, a core and at least one cap. The system may be easily assembled and disassembled for interchangeability of each of its components as well as for cleaning and disinfection. The system may include a substantially rigid outer shell with a more malleable inner core. The core may be a single piece or multiple pieces and may be interchangeable depending on a user's preference and may reside within the outer shell but may be easily removable from the outer shell. A first end cap may include a face of substantially the same material as the inner core and may be interchangeable based on user preference as well.

Abstract: A surgical handpiece and an autoclavable surgical handpiece are disclosed. The surgical handpiece and the autoclavable surgical handpiece include a housing and a visible light emitter disposed within the housing. The surgical handpiece includes a cable adjacent to the housing and a strain relief member coupled to the cable, the strain relief member being disposed adjacent to the housing and configured to transmit visible light emitted by the visible light emitter therethrough. The autoclavable surgical handpiece includes a potting material disposed between the visible light emitter and the housing, the potting material having a melting point above 120 degrees Celsius and being configured to thermally insulate the visible light emitter and to transmit visible light emitted by the visible light emitter therethrough.

Abstract: A surgical handle assembly includes a power pack, an outer shell housing configured to selectively encase the power pack therein, and a sensor assembly attached to the outer shell housing. The sensor assembly includes a plurality of sensors for gathering and storing information about a surgical procedure.

Abstract: An adapter assembly includes an elongate body configured to receive a surgical loading unit and an elongate loading bar coupled to the elongate body and configured to selectively lock the surgical loading unit to the adapter assembly. The elongate loading bar has a distal end defining a slot therein configured for receipt of an articulation link of the surgical loading unit upon an improper insertion of the surgical loading unit into the adapter assembly. With the articulation captured in the slot, rotation of the surgical loading unit toward a fully assembled state with the adapter assembly is resisted.

Abstract: A trocar site closure clip includes a generally triangular central body, a pair of arms extending from the body, and an elongated support extending from the body between the arms. In use, the clip is advanced into a patient through a trocar, the trocar removed, then the clip partially retracted to engage and pierce the patients tissue. The biodegradable clip remains in the patients tissue, at least partially blocking the trocar site, and degrades over time as the patient heals.

Abstract: A left atrial appendage (LAA) closure (1) and a system (6) for delivering the LAA closure are disclosed. The LAA closure (1) includes supporting struts (11), wherein the supporting struts (11) are distributed peripherally around a first hub (10) and extend outward, the supporting strut (11) bifurcates at a first position (110) into a left branch (111) and a right branch (112). The left branch (111) of each supporting strut (11) and the right branch (112) of an adjacent supporting strut join each other at a second position (113) and extend distally to form a distal end. The LAA closure further includes a supporting rod (12) between adjacent supporting struts (11) which ensures stability, absence of irregular deformation and lateral slippage, of the LAA closure (1). With the supporting rods (12) between the adjacent supporting struts (11), the LAA closure (1) forms a dense mesh which imparts high overall strength of the LAA closure (1).

Abstract: The invention discloses a three-dimensional atrial septal puncture method, comprising the steps of: positioning the heart from a body surface by a three-dimensional projection positioning method, displaying interventional instruments by the three-dimensional system and guiding the same into a heart cavity; constructing a right atrium three-dimensional model by delivering a catheter with a positioning device to the right atrium; reconstructing and fusing pre-operative image data by the three-dimensional system; mainly analyzing the right atrial septal side to mark the puncture site; setting parameters of the three-dimensional system, connecting an interventional operating device with a pressure sensor tail wire and an electrode tail wire, connecting the interventional operating device to the three-dimensional system, and displaying a guidewire or a puncture needle in the three-dimensional system in real time; delivering a long sheath into the superior vena cava, and positioning the long sheath by using the thr

Abstract: A device for application onto incisions or wounds with a liquid rapidly polymerizable adhesive for forming skin closure systems, comprising a flat porous mesh elongated along a longitudinal axis and having an upper side and an opposing lower or wound facing side and a central portion in immediate vicinity of the axis; further having a plurality of pores and windows in said mesh, said windows substantially larger than said pores and arranged along said longitudinal axis in said central portion; a crosslinking or polymerization accelerator or initiator disposed in or on said mesh; and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the lower surface of said mesh.

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: The present disclosure describes a surgical retractor system and method. The surgical retractor includes an elongate element defining an operational axis, a first blade secured to the elongate element and comprising a blade face, a second blade moveably secured to the elongate element, wherein the second blade defines a reference point located thereon, and wherein a movement of the second blade moves the reference point in a linear direction parallel to the operational axis and orthogonal to the blade face. A guide element may be removably located within an opening located on either the first blade or the second blade.

Abstract: A device is configured for closing an aperture in a wall of a blood vessel. An embodiment of the device includes a body and at least one suture element held within the body. A suture capture rod is positioned within the body and is operatively associated with the suture element and arranged to pass the suture element through a vessel wall such that opposed portions of the suture element extend from the vessel wall. A removable guidewire segment is removably attached to a distal end of the body.

Abstract: A surgical stapling apparatus (stapler) is provided. The stapler includes a housing, elongated member, and a reload. A cartridge is configured to selectively couple to a first jaw member of the reload and includes one or more resilient members thereon. An anvil operably supported on a second jaw member of the reload is configured to compress one or more fasteners ejected from the cartridge. The anvil includes one or more locking members thereon. A knife is configured to translate through the cartridge and anvil when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration. Engagement between the knife and the resilient member(s) causes the resilient member(s) to move from an initial configuration that allows the knife to travel distally past the locking member(s) to a final configuration that allows the locking member(s) to engage the knife.

Abstract: A surgical device includes an end effector and a handle assembly. The end effector includes a body portion and a tool assembly disposed at a distal end of the body portion. The tool assembly is insertable into tissue and includes an anvil assembly, a cartridge assembly, and a sensor disposed on an outer surface of the anvil assembly or the cartridge assembly for measuring a preselected mechanical property of the tissue. The handle assembly is operably coupled to the end effector. The handle assembly includes a power-pack including a controller circuit board configured to receive sensor data of the sensor corresponding to the preselected mechanical property and to control a function of the end effector in response to the sensor data.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multidirectional apparatus that can be attached to a stapler reload apparatus. The multidirectional apparatus can include at least two articulation elements each comprising a cylindrical proximal end, a hemispherical distal end, a central lumen, a wall surrounding the central lumen, and a first pull wire lumen within the wall surrounding the central lumen, wherein the hemispherical distal end of a first articulation element of the at least two articulation elements is nested in the cylindrical proximal end of a second articulation element of the at least two articulation elements and a first pull wire positioned within the first pull wire lumen, and wherein tension applied to the first pull wire causes the second articulation element to move away from a longitudinal axis of the at least two articulation elements in a direction of the first pull wire which is experiencing the tension.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument, such as a tissue sealing instrument, having a staple cartridge with a staple pusher and a staple; and a drive member configured to translate distally through the instrument. The drive member includes a lateral projection configured to engage the staple pusher and drive the staple into tissue. The lateral projection of the drive member has a height substantially less than the height of the staple cartridge, thereby requiring less clearance as it translates through the staple cartridge. In addition, the lateral projection has a smaller footprint than conventional drive members resulting in a more compact distal tip on the staple cartridge, which allows for a more compact and maneuverable surgical instrument.

Abstract: A loading unit removably loadable into a surgical instrument positioned within a body of a patient having an elongated member, first and second jaws at a distal portion and a firing mechanism movable within the elongated member to effect firing of fasteners into the tissue clamped between the first and second jaws. The loading unit is insertable into a proximal opening of the instrument and through a lumen in the shaft of the instrument while the instrument is positioned in the body of the patient. The first and second jaws extend distally of the shaft of the instrument and the loading unit is actuable by the instrument. A surgical instrument to receive the loading unit and a method for reloading the instrument are also provided.

Abstract: Abdominal approximation devices and methods are described where one variation of the tissue securement assembly may generally include a fixation member having a length, a thickness control securement member which is adjustably securable along the length, and a frame which is adjustably securable to the thickness control securement member. The frame may have a relaxed configuration and a biasing configuration which imparts a biasing force against the thickness control securement member when in the biasing configuration such that the biasing force is applied at a distance from tissue to be approximated via the fixation member.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods related to wound closure devices comprising one or more microstructures are described herein. In some embodiments, the wound closure devices include a backing and a microstructure array. The microstructure array may include a first portion, a second portion, and a bridge portion. The first portion and the second portion each include one or more microstructures configured to penetrate tissue. Additionally, the first portion and the second portion each include one or more expandable portions such that the wound closure device is configured to expand in length. The wound closure device is configured to grip tissue surrounding a wound to either close the wound or secure the tissue in place.

Abstract: A gastrointestinal tissue approximation clip system for approximating tissue defects, which includes an applicator that is sized to travel through an instrument channel of an endoscope; first and second tissue approximation clips that are transported to first and second locations of a tissue defect respectively by the applicator to approximate the tissue defect; first and second sutures attached to the first and second tissue approximation clips respectively; a clip approximation means for approximating the first and second tissue approximation clips. The clip approximation means and the first and second tissue approximation clips are sized to travel through the instrument channel, and the first and second tissue approximation clips are adapted to be detachably coupled to the applicator.

Abstract: A surgical clamp for laparoscopic or endoscopic surgeries provides autonomous adjustable pressure and placement with a releasable or integrated remote manipulator. Two jaws move simultaneously with respect to the main body of the clamp to open and close to secure or release tissue and/or organs. In a first embodiment, the instrument is made up of two separable components; a remote manipulator component, and a releasable adjustable pressure clamp component that is linked or separated at an interlocking connection point. The main body of the clamp includes a central tubular port through which a pressure bar passes. An assembly of cam arms connects the push rod to jaws, allowing for symmetrical and simultaneous actuation. A compression spring is positioned around the pressure bar and is secured by an adjustable nut on the threaded end of the pressure bar. Adjustment varies the compressive force of the spring and thereby the gripping force.

Abstract: A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip. The clip applier may include first and second jaw members configured to engage the surgical clip, an actuating member configured to pivot at least one of the first and second jaw members between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a stabilizing member configured to engage the surgical clip. The stabilizing member may be configured to move longitudinally with respect to the clip applier from a distal position at least partially between the first and second jaw members to a proximal position at least partially between the first and second jaw members. Movement of the stabilizing member between the distal position and the proximal position may be actuated by at least one of the first jaw member, the second jaw member, and the actuating member.

Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a body, shaft, and end effector. The shaft couples the end effector and body together. The end effector comprises an anvil and lower jaw configured to receive a surgical staple cartridge. The anvil is configured to pivot toward and away from the staple cartridge and lower jaw. The shaft assembly comprises a knife member configured to longitudinally translate to thereby substantially simultaneously cut clamped tissue and staple the severed tissue. The end effector may comprise lockout features configure to prevent longitudinal translation of the knife member. The end effector or staple cartridge may comprise lockout bypass features configured to prevent lockout of the knife member. These lockout bypass features may operate to permit longitudinal translation of the knife member once or multiple times. The end effector may comprise features configured to ensure proper alignment of the anvil relative to the staple cartridge.

Abstract: In one general aspect, various embodiments of the present invention can include a motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument having a drive shaft, a motor selectively engageable with the drive shaft, and a manual return mechanism configured to operably disengage the motor from the drive shaft and retract the drive shaft. In at least one embodiment, a surgeon, or other operator of the surgical instrument, can utilize the manual return mechanism to retract the drive shaft after it has been advanced, especially when the motor, or a power source supplying the motor, has failed or is otherwise unable to provide a force sufficient to retract the drive shaft.

Abstract: An adhesion promotion device configured to reduce risk factors of an anastomotic leakage after a surgical operation is performed includes a main body portion and a reinforcement portion. The main body portion is formed of a biodegradable sheet that promotes adhesion of biological tissues and includes a plurality of through-holes. The reinforcement portion is disposed at a portion of the main body portion and reinforces the main body portion.

Abstract: A method of operating a surgical stapler includes advancing a knife assembly at a first velocity until a predetermined force is detected, advancing the knife assembly at a second velocity when the predetermined force is detected, the second velocity being less than the first velocity, and continuing to advance the knife assembly at the second velocity until the knife assembly travels a cutting stroke distance.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for collecting data within a facility is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a computer system, perioperative data from a plurality of surgical devices located within the facility, the perioperative data associated with a plurality of surgical procedures performed in the facility; determining, by the computer system, procedural context data associated with the plurality of surgical procedures based at least in part on the perioperative data; aggregating, by the computer system, the perioperative data according to the procedural context data; and determining, by the computer system, trends associated with the surgical procedures performed in the facility according to the perioperative data and the procedural context data.