Abstract: A robotic surgery system includes a control unit assembly that supports and operates one or more robotic tools and a mechanical arm assembly that movably supports the control unit assembly in space. The mechanical arm assembly includes a boom assembly with one or more boom arms rotatably coupled to each other via one or more joints and having one or more actuators. An elevating linkage assembly is coupled to the boom assembly and has an actuator operable to allow vertical movement of the control unit assembly in a substantially weightless manner. Yaw and pitch control assemblies are interposed between the elevating linkage assembly and the control unit assembly and have actuators operable to allow movement of the control unit assembly in yaw and pitch. The one or more actuators are actuatable to allow movement of the control unit assembly in space upon actuation of one or more user interfaces of the control unit assembly.

Abstract: A hand controller for enabling a user to perform an activity and method for controlling a robotic arm is provided. The hand controller includes a bar with a grip and a plurality of motors to provide a force feedback to the user in response to the movement of the plurality of mechanical arms. The method involves receiving input corresponding to the manipulation of a bar and providing a force feedback in response to the movement of the plurality of mechanical arms.

Abstract: A surgical system includes: (1) an imaging device configured to acquire imaging data of a surgical site; (2) a surgical manipulator configured to hold a surgical tool; and (3) a controller connected to the imaging device and the surgical manipulator, wherein the controller is configured to receive the imaging data from the imaging device and derive, from the imaging data, an insertion trajectory for the surgical tool through an incision at the surgical site.

Abstract: A robotic medical system with a flexible guide tube such as a lung catheter can record the shape of the guide tube in a target configuration. If the shape includes a bend that is sharper than a sharpest permitted bend for insertion or removal of a tool such as a biopsy needle, a control system can find any locations of sharp bends and automatically retract the guide tube to a location associated with a sharp bend. With the tip backed up to that location, the needle can be inserted into or removed from the catheter. The control system can automatically move the catheter between the target configuration and the retracted configuration of the guide tube.

Abstract: A robotic surgical system comprises an instrument chassis assembly including an elongated member extending along a chassis axis, a proximal mounting section, a distal mounting section, and an instrument interface coupled to the proximal mounting section. The robotic surgical system further comprises an actuation system coupled to the proximal mounting section. The robotic surgical system further comprises a linkage system operably coupled between the actuation system and the distal mounting section. The linkage system includes an instrument guide. The robotic surgical system further comprises a surgical instrument including a proximal portion coupled with the instrument interface and a distal portion coupled with the instrument guide. The surgical instrument is pivotable via the instrument guide relative to the chassis axis.

Abstract: Methods and systems for insertion of an instrument into a body cavity of an animal for performing a surgical procedure using a processor circuit controlled robotic surgery system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method involves receiving body cavity image data representing an interior view of the body cavity captured by a camera inserted into the body cavity, determining, by the processor circuit, instrument parameters associated with physical extents of the instrument to be inserted, determining, by the processor circuit, an instrument envelope identifying a region through which the instrument is capable of moving in the body cavity, and generating, by the processor circuit, display signals operable to display a composite view of the interior of the body cavity on a display, the composite view being based on the body cavity image data and including an envelope overlay image generated to represent the instrument envelope.

Abstract: A robotic device comprising a support structure, a robotic arm coupled to the support structure and having a working channel extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the robotic arm, a drive system coupled to the support structure, and a tool module configured to detachably couple to the drive system, wherein the tool module comprises an elongate tool configured to be advanced through the working channel to a surgical site at the distal end of the robotic arm and subsequently removed from the robotic arm without having to withdraw the robotic arm from the surgical site, and a transmission configured to operatively connect the drive system and the elongate tool when the tool module is coupled with the drive system thereby providing for operation of the elongate tool by the drive system.

Abstract: A method of operating an end effector, the end effector including opposing first and second jaws, a distal clevis defining an inner pulley and having a first axle that rotatably mounts the first and second jaws to the distal clevis, a proximal clevis having a second axle that rotatably mounts the distal clevis to the proximal clevis, a plurality of drive cables extending to the end effector, and a power axle cable mounted to the distal clevis at the inner pulley. The method further includes moving one or more of the plurality of drive cables and thereby causing the end effector to articulate about a first pivot axis extending through the first axle, and moving the power axle cable and thereby pivoting the end effector about a second pivot axis extending through the second axle and perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A magnetic field generator that comprises at least three groups of magnets, the magnetic moment of each magnet being rotatable about a rotation axis, wherein each group comprises at least two magnets, and each group has an orientation in the sense that the rotation axes of the magnetic moments of the magnets of the same group extend in the group's orientation. The orientations of the different groups are linearly independent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (800) arranged for facilitating donning a garment (20) comprising a cuff (22) on a part of a human body. The apparatus (800) comprises a fetching arrangement (50) arranged to fetch a package (30) including a garment (20) from a storage (40). The apparatus (800) further comprises a garment and package opening arrangement (60) arranged to open the package (30) and thereby the cuff (22) of the garment (20). Furthermore, the apparatus (800) comprises a cuff opening arrangement (600) arranged to receive the opened cuff (22) of the garment (20), and to further open the cuff (22). Thereby, facilitating donning the garment (52) on a part of a human body.

Abstract: A drape for use with fluorescence-based imaging and white-light imaging includes a drape body. The drape body is configured to limit passage of electromagnetic radiation including light through the drape body to an interior imaging environment defined by the drape body such that electromagnetic radiation including ambient light within the interior imaging environment does not exceed a predetermined threshold. The drape also includes a connecting element permanently coupled to the drape body. The connecting element defines a hole in the drape body. The connecting element is configured to attach the drape to a portable, handheld imaging device.

Abstract: A re-usable medical procedure power tool includes enclosed housing including a tool attachment portion, a handle portion connected to a tool attachment portion and a power portion. A removable, single use, contamination-blocking cover substantially covering the housing, the handle portion the power portion. The cover also includes an opening adjacent an exposed first end of the tool attachment portion, whereby a tool accessory is selectively attached to and removed from the first end of the tool attachment portion during a medical procedure.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a shaped tray (10), comprising a plurality of housings (11, 12, 13), the tray (10) and each of said housings (11, 12, 13) being suitable for receiving a bag (20) for medical use, at least one tube (21) and at least one accessory (22), said bag (20) for medical use, said at least one tube (21) and said at least one accessory (22) being linked together, in which said tray (10) is suitable for being enclosed in a package (30) in order to carry out autoclaving, and it comprises cutouts at the bottom of same allowing possible condensates to flow out by force of gravity.

Abstract: A medical tool kit is provided for packaging, storing, and transporting medical instruments and tools of various types. The medical tool kit is capable of providing continuing sterilization to the medical instruments and tools kept inside the medical tool kit after the tool case is opened during its normal use in a medical procedure. The medical tool kit is further capable of emitting a GPS tracking signal to identify the location of an opened medical tool kit during an emergency as well as creating hands free communication between the user of the medical tool kit and local emergency institutions.

Abstract: Surgical instruments and their methods of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, the surgical instrument may include a handle and an elongated shaft extending distally from the handle. The surgical instrument may also include a fastener deployment system for deploying fasteners from the elongated shaft including a reciprocating driveshaft disposed within the elongated shaft. In other embodiments, the fastener deployment system may include a follower disposed within the elongated shaft for displacing one or more fasteners within the elongated shaft towards a distal fastener deployment position. In some embodiments, the surgical instrument may include a removable preload lock-out attached to the elongated shaft to prevent the follower from applying a preload to the fasteners.

Abstract: A smoke evacuating tissue guard includes a tubular body defining a longitudinally-extending passageway, a collar coupled to a proximal end portion of the tubular body, and an outlet coupled to the collar and in fluid communication with an annular channel defined through the collar. Upon application of suction through the smoke evacuating tissue guard, the smoke evacuating tissue guard establishes a fluid path extending from the passageway of the tubular body and into the annular channel of the collar via an annular gap defined between the tubular body and the collar.

Abstract: Disclosed herein in a method and system for creating and utilizing a virtual-three dimensional image in a real-world environment to guide medical procedures. The process may include receiving image data related to a patient and creating and displaying a three-dimensional holographic model of the patient utilizing the received image data, wherein creating a three-dimensional holographic model of the patient utilizing the received image data. Exemplary methods include organizing image data in a unique manner and utilizing subvolume skipping techniques allowing for more efficient accurate rendering of holographic images.

Abstract: A monitor is arranged on the opposite side of a surgery table to a main doctor so that an assistant is able to view a surgery area directly without being blocked by the monitor. A camera has a working distance of more than or equal to 60 cm and is therefore above a view field for the main doctor to view the monitor, so that the visibility of the monitor is not hindered. The working distance is not more than 100 cm so that the resolution of the camera is not lowered too much.

Abstract: A representation apparatus configured to represent an augmented and/or a virtual reality, wherein the representation apparatus comprises a camera unit that is configured for mapping, at least in segments, an examination subject arranged in a direction of view of the representation apparatus. The camera unit is further configured for mapping a light pattern projected onto the examination subject by a projection unit. The light pattern includes a defined projection geometry relative to the projection unit. The representation apparatus is configured to adjust the representation of the augmented and/or virtual reality using the mapped light pattern and the defined projection geometry.

Abstract: Assisting robotic arm setup in a surgical robotic system using augmented reality can include capturing a live video of a user setting up a robotic arm in a surgical robotic system. A visual guide representing a target pose of the robotic arm can be rendered onto the live video, resulting in an augmented live video for guiding the arm setup. The augmented live video can be displayed to the user while the user is following the visual guide to set up the robotic arm. The captured live video can be continuously processed to determine whether the robotic arm has reached the target pose.

Abstract: An implantable device includes a low-profile housing having a cavity defined in a side thereof, and an element insertably removable with respect to the housing in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device. The element has a first portion adapted to be received in the housing cavity. The element further includes a second portion adapted to protrude from the housing upon insertion of the element into the housing cavity. The second portion includes at least one surface adapted for engagement with a surgical instrument for insertion and removal of the element with respect to the housing. A method for servicing the implantable device includes, at an incision proximate an implant location of the implantable device, insertably and removably accessing the element in a direction substantially parallel to a surgical plane of the implantable device.

Abstract: There is provided herein, an attachment apparatus for attaching a medical device to a body of a subject, the apparatus including: an attachment frame configured for positioning on the body of the subject and for receiving the medical device thereon; one or more extending members coupleable to the attachment frame and extendable essentially sideways therefrom; one or more straps; and one or more strap connectors configured to couple the one or more straps to at least one of the attachment frame and the one or more extending members. There is further provided herein a method for attaching a medical device to a body of a subject utilizing the attachment apparatus.

Abstract: A method of compliance-based cleaning includes receiving a piece of equipment to be cleaned in a compliance-based cleaning device, performing a cleaning process on the piece of equipment upon receiving the piece of equipment in the compliance-based cleaning device, monitoring the cleaning process performed on the piece of equipment, and transmitting compliance data from the compliance-based cleaning device to a compliance database in response to performing the cleaning process on the piece of equipment. The compliance data includes identifying information obtained during the cleaning process. Cleaning records stored in the compliance database indicate which one of a plurality of medical practitioners cleaned which one of a plurality of pieces of equipment.

Abstract: A surgical drape, configured for in situ deployment on a patient, includes a panel having an outer surface and an inner surface; a fenestration centrally located in and extending through the panel; and an antenna connected to the panel, wherein the antenna surrounds the fenestration.

Abstract: A bone foundation guide system and method, the system could comprise a bone foundation guide comprising a body forming an open surgical space, the body further having a bottom contoured to reversibly affix to exposed bone of a dental surgical site and a top contoured to match a bottom side of a dental implant surgical guide; at least one anchoring strut that removably attaches to the body with an apex of the anchoring strut further denoting an one or more indentations for matching up with and receiving one or more portions of one alveolar ridge that opposes another alveolar ridge supporting the dental surgical site; alternatively to the anchoring struts and a tissue spacing gasket, the dental implant surgical guide that removably connects to the body; and alternatively to the anchoring struts or the dental implant surgical guide, the tissue spacing gasket that removably connects to the body.

Abstract: A hardenable (e.g. dental) compositions is described comprising an encapsulated material. The encapsulated material comprises a basic core material and an inorganic shell material having certain viscosity criteria. Also described are dispensing devices and kits are described comprising a hardenable (e.g. dental) composition comprising a liquid material and an encapsulated material wherein the encapsulated material comprises a basic core material and an inorganic shell material comprising a metal oxide surrounding the core. The dispensing devices and kits can facilitate the methods of applying the hardenable composition. The hardenable or hardened (e.g. cured) composition can provide various technical effects such as a delayed release of a basic core material, a delayed increase in basicity, promoting remineralization of a tooth or bone structure, and increasing the average alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of pulp cells. In some embodiments, the composition is a dental (e.g.

Abstract: A method of building up a physical object by additive manufacturing which has the steps of building up the object and at least one support structure layer by layer along a build axis. The support structure supports the object relative to a build platform. During building up the object and the at least one support structure a connection is provided between the support structure and the object by a plurality of layers each of which being a common layer of the object and the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for automated dental treatment having a tooth clamp (48, 700) which connects an automated dental drill (10). The tooth clamp (700) has a rigid frame (704A, 704B) with a coupling point (703) for reversibly coupling the tooth clamp (700) to an automated dental drill (10) and a pair of jaws (701A, 701B) for coupling the clamp to a tooth of a user. A first jaw surface has a shape adapted to mate the tooth surface and is fabricated based on surface data or a three-dimensional model of the scanned tooth. The tooth clamp (700) has suction ports (702) and the system (900) has irrigation nozzles (903).

Abstract: Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices are configured to couple with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force from the elastic member into the appliance to, for example, generate traction forces on the patient's teeth to produce a desired occlusion. A positioning device includes a patient removable tooth positioning appliance having teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth. The appliance includes a hook configured to interface with an orthodontic elastic member. The hook can be configured to be offset from a surface of a tooth when the appliance is coupled with the patient's teeth and no elastic member is coupled with the tooth. The hook can be curved so that the hook is more retentive on the aligner. The hook can be reinforced so that the reinforcement resists deformation when the elastic is in place.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition that safely removes a cured dental cement or resin from metal brackets, metal braces, and enamel surfaces of teeth. It contains eugenol, isoeugenol, methyl-eugenol or an isomer thereof. A method for removing orthodontic fixtures adhered with a dental cement or resin to the enamel surfaces of teeth from these surfaces by contacting the dental cement or resin with a composition containing eugenol.

Abstract: Disclosed are asymmetrical splints for a mandibular advancement device (MAD) for use with a patient having an asymmetrical dentition, wherein the asymmetry of the splint complements the asymmetry of the dentition such that when the MAD is used to advance the mandible, the mandible is advanced symmetrically. Also disclosed are methods of manufacture and use of the splints.

Abstract: A novel non-metallic dental implant is provided. The implant comprises: i) a fixture to be inserted into bone, the fixture comprising a collar having a rough surface at the crest of the fixture and which tapers inwardly from a top to a neck wherein the diameter of the top is greater than the diameter of the neck, and a threaded body extending from the neck of the collar having an upper region and a lower region and comprising self-tapping threads, wherein the fixture comprises a bone compression region at the junction of the upper and lower regions of the threaded body at a site which is below the cortical bone when implanted, wherein the bone compression region comprises the widest diameter along the fixture's length; and ii) an abutment extending from the collar of the fixture. A kit comprising the dental implants is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate dental abutment (2), intended to be inserted into a dental implant (1), the intermediate abutment (2) comprising: a lower part (20), intended to be inserted into an implant (1); an intermediate part (28), comprising an external connection device (29) for connecting a blanking element (4) of anatomical shape to close off the site of the post-extraction cavity; an upper part (24) comprising a fixing device (304) for fixing a member (9, 100), such as an impression abutment (9) or a prosthetic abutment (100).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for forming an anti-microbial layer on an apparatus. Also disclosed is a method for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a titanium device coated with titanium-nitride (TiN). Also disclosed is a medical apparatus comprising an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A mouthpiece-type teeth-cleaning method comprising: generating one or more groups of alternating excitation signals by an excitation source; generating one or more cleaning operations, with different cleaning actions applied to various parts of the teeth, according to the excitation signals; establishing a correlation between the cleaning operation and cleaning action with each part of applied tooth in advance, the correlation enabling each position of the tooth of a user to be individually cleaned. The cleaning method solves the problems that the existing tooth cleaner cannot carry out personalized cleaning on different parts of teeth of a user and cannot really meet the requirements of the Bass method.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present invention include methods, devices, and systems that provide effective dental treatments to all tooth surfaces of the entire dental arch. In particular, embodiments of the present invention include treatment devices and systems that are capable of treating the entire arch by covering and delivering active ingredients to the front, back, and top surfaces of each of the teeth of the full dental arch. Moreover, example embodiments of the present invention provide treatment devices and systems that are capable of treating the gingival margin and gums of an entire arch.

Abstract: A method for treating a female urinary incontinent patient is provided. The method comprises the steps of accessing a urethra or a neck of a urinary bladder through an opening in the vaginal wall of the patient; implanting a hydraulic or mechanical powered restriction device in connection with the urethra or the neck of the urinary bladder, wherein the powered restriction device is configured to decrease a cross-sectional area of the urethra or the neck of urinary bladder in order to stop or decrease the flow of urine through the urethra or the neck of the urinary bladder, implanting an energy source, using a vaginal approach or using a vaginal approach in combination with a skin incision; and connecting the powered restriction device directly or indirectly to the energy source, to power the powered restriction device.

Abstract: A chemical absorber to absorb and release compounds includes a porous scaffold of lattices, modified surfaces of the scaffold, wherein the modification is selected based upon an ability to bond with or release a particular compound, and a center hole in the scaffold to accommodate a guide wire.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aortic embolic filter mounted on a catheter. A pair of spaced apart hubs are provided, one hub being a catheter hub mounted on the catheter, the other hub being a tip hub spaced distally of the catheter hub. A filter basket is attached to the hubs and positioned distally of the catheter hub. The basket includes multiple supports that each span the two hubs. A filter material/sheet is supported by the supports, the filter material having concave and convex surfaces, first and second edge portions, and an opening that spans most of the distance between the hubs and in between the filter material edge portions. One of the supports is movable relative to the catheter hub. An operator, controller or handle enables the movable support to change length between the hubs to put more or less of a curvature of the filter basket.

Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.

Abstract: A visceral double-barreled main body stent graft and methods for its use, the stent graft comprises, a main body stent graft having distal and proximal ends, the main body stent graft's length ranges from about 100-120 mm and diameter at the proximal end ranges from about 30-45 mm, first and second lumens defined at the main body stent graft's distal end, the first lumen's diameter ranges from about 18-20 mm, the second lumen's diameter ranges from about 16-18 mm, the first and second lumens have about the same length from about 50-70 mm, the first lumen is secured to the second lumen along a shared length, and the main body stent graft defines a tubular wall that is contiguous with the first and second lumens such that any fluid entering the main body must exit through one of the first or second lumens.

Abstract: Sock-like and “button”-type surgical implants, as well as kits containing such devices for use by a surgeon during an operation, are disclosed for surgically reattaching a tendon or ligament to a bone. In sock-like implants, a “toe” portion (or “distal tip”) will receive and hold a bone dowel, which can be pressed into a hole drilled into a bone surface, to anchor and hold the implant in position. “Button” implants can use a “nipple” component to hold a bone dowel anchor. The remainder of either type of implant will contain specialized repair cells, including platelets and “stromal precursor cells”. These implants can be made from placental membranes, treated-collagen membranes or meshes, or other biological materials, to further enhance their ability to stimulate the reattachment of damaged tendons and ligaments to bones.

Abstract: The present invention provides a printed scaffold mat comprising a plurality of fused fibers comprising a first polymer; a coating comprising a second polymer, wherein the coating coats at least a portion of the surface of the plurality of fused fibers; and at least one pharmaceutical compound dispersed within the coating.

Abstract: An intraocular implant device includes: (1) a lens portion; and (2) a peripheral portion surrounding the lens portion, wherein the peripheral portion includes multiple fiducials including a first fiducial, a second fiducial, and a third fiducial, the first fiducial, the second fiducial, and the third fiducial are positioned in the peripheral portion so that the third fiducial is displaced from a line segment connecting the first fiducial and the second fiducial.

Abstract: An eye implant has a body including (a) a receiver, (b) a first mounting clip and (c) a second mounting clip. The receiver is adapted to hold an intraocular device to be implanted in an eye. The receiver, the first mounting clip and the second mounting clip generally extend along a common arc.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens includes an optic comprising an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and an optical axis. At least one of the anterior surface and the posterior surface has a surface profile including a base curvature, a refractive region having the base curvature, and a diffractive region comprising a diffractive profile including a plurality of diffractive steps. At least a portion of the diffractive profile constitutes a combination of a base diffractive profile defining multiple foci for the ophthalmic lens and an achromatizing structure that reduces longitudinal chromatic aberrations.

Abstract: The invention discloses an intraocular lens construction with the lens construction including one or more rotational haptics extending away from the optical component which haptic provide coupling of the lens construction to the rim of at least one asymmetrical capsulorhexis in the capsular bag. The lens construction, fitted with at least one anterior rotational haptic can be positioned inside the capsular bag, or the lens construction fitted with at least one posterior rotational haptic can be positioned at the sulcus plane in front of the capsular bag. Such a lens construction provides rotational stability any type of intraocular lens including any toric intraocular lens.

Abstract: A virtual aperture integrated into an intraocular lens is disclosed. Optical rays which intersect the virtual aperture are widely scattered across the retina causing the light to be virtually prevented from reaching detectable levels on the retina. The use of the virtual aperture helps remove monochromatic and chromatic aberrations yielding high-definition retinal images. For a given definition of acceptable vision, the depth of field is increased over a larger diameter optical zone. In addition, thinner intraocular lenses can be produced since the optical zone can have a smaller diameter. This in turn allows smaller corneal incisions and easier implantation surgery.

Abstract: A multifocal ophthalmic lens includes an ophthalmic lens and a diffractive element. The ophthalmic lens has a base curvature corresponding to a base power. The diffractive element produces constructive interference in at least four consecutive diffractive orders corresponding a range of vision between near and distance vision. The constructive interference produces a near focus, a distance focus corresponding to the base power of the ophthalmic lens, and an intermediate focus between the near focus and the distance focus. A diffraction efficiency of at least one of the diffractive orders is suppressed to less than ten percent.

Abstract: A voice prosthesis comprising a outer cannula and an inner cannula wherein the outer cannula is generally in the shape of a spool and comprises two flanges connected by a hollow annular stem therebetween, and the inner cannula comprises a proximal flange and a stem configured to fit within a passageway of the stem of the outer cannula. The outer cannula comprises a retaining slot on its outer proximal edge which can be used to rotationally secure an obround inner cannula proximal flange. The inner cannula may also comprise windows for use with retaining nubs disposed on the interior of the outer cannula passageway and an insertion tool having a moveable protrusions.