Abstract: A method for downloading data from a surgical hub to a surgical instrument is disclosed. The method comprises assembling a first shaft assembly to a handle and downloading a first set of operational data from the surgical hub to the handle once the first shaft assembly is attached to the handle. The method further comprises assembling a second shaft assembly to the handle and downloading a second set of operational data from the surgical hub to the handle once the second shaft assembly is attached to the handle, wherein the second set of operational data is different than the first set of operational data.

Abstract: Blood perfusion difficulty complication(s) may be predicted based on biomarker measurements obtained before a surgery and/or during the surgery via one or more sensing systems. For example, a computing system may monitor the patient biomarker(s) including core body temperature, peripheral temperature, blood sugar level, hydration state data, and/or oxygen saturation data. Based on the prediction, the computing system may generate a control signal configured to alter a matter in which a surgical cutting and stapling device and/or a surgical energy operate, to adjust a surgical procedure plan, to adjust a surgical instrument selection, indicate a probability of the blood perfusion difficulty complication, and/or to indicate a suggested adjustment to surgical procedure plan, surgical approach, and/or surgical instrument selection.

Abstract: A minimally invasive surgery device includes a guide tube with a highly-curved distal end housed within a channel. The highly-curved distal end is configured with a curvature optimized for improved triangulation in a tissue workspace. The highly-curved distal end of the guide tube extends from a curved channel inside an endoscopic device on a surgical robot. The combination of the curved channel and the highly-curved distal end of the guide tube provides improved maneuverability in the workspace. In some embodiments, the highly-curved distal end includes nitinol and shapeset to a desired curvature. The highly-curved distal ends may be curved to achieve a stable shape with repeatable performance. In some embodiments, each first and second guide tube includes a double-curvature configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable surgical robot arm comprising: a base configured to move together with an arm of an operator; a motion part that has a plurality of accommodating grooves in which a surgical instrument is be mounted and that is moveably installed on the base such that one of the plurality of accommodating grooves is positioned in a first position; a shaft that is disposed such that the shaft moves forward or backward to selectively penetrate the accommodating groove positioned in the first position at a rear of the motion part; a first driver that moves the motion part such that one surgical instrument selected from the surgical instruments mounted in the plurality of accommodating grooves moves to the first position; a second driver that moves the shaft to move the surgical instrument positioned in the first position to a second position positioned in front of the first position; and a third driver that provides driving force to the surgical instrument that moved to the second pos

Abstract: Systems and methods for inserting a rod is provided. At least one tower extending from a head of a corresponding implanted pedicle screw may be tracked to identify a tower movement. An insertion point and a path from the insertion point to the at least one tower may be calculated. The rod may be inserted at the insertion point and along the rod and the path may be adjusted during insertion of the rod based on identified tower movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a pose of a target and/or tracking the target is provided. A first robotic arm may be configured to orient a first imaging device and a second robotic arm may be configured to orient a second imaging device. The first robotic arm and the second robotic arm may operate in a shared or common coordinate space. A first image may be received from the first imaging device and a second image may be received from the second imaging device. The first image and the second image may depict at least one target. A pose of the at least one target may be determined in the coordinate space based on the first image, a corresponding first pose, the second image, and a corresponding second pose.

Abstract: A robotic navigation system includes a robot base; a robotic arm with a proximal end secured to the robot base, a distal end movable relative to the proximal end, and one or more arm segments between the proximal end and the distal end; a base set of tracking markers secured to the robot base; and at least one additional set of tracking markers secured to the robotic arm.

Abstract: Medical and/or robotic devices, systems and methods can provide an indicator associated with each manipulator assembly of a multi-arm telerobotic or telesurgical system. The exemplary indicator comprises a multi-color light emitting diode (LED) mounted to a manipulator moving an associated surgical instrument, allowing the indicator to display any of a wide variety of signals. The invention may provide an additional user interface to facilitate communications between the telesurgical system and/or members of a telesurgical team.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is an endoscopy system with newly designed docking block, brake control, wire tension adjustment, bending angle sensor, memory chip data storage, valve control, imaging lens cleaning, optimized lumen arrangement and distal position sensor. The docking block can have a one-touch retaining mechanism. Braking control can be accessed by the endoscopist at the hand grip or knobs. Wire tension can be relaxed or tightened in response to surgeon or endoscopist control. Bending angle sensors can protect surgical instruments. Memory chip can store usage data of the endoscope. Multiple valves can have priority control. Lenses can be cleaned with one touch of a button. Lumens can be arranged to maximize imaging and lighting angles. Position markers accompanied with sensors can position the distal end of the endoscope automatically in the optimal position.

Abstract: Surgical systems and methods for utilizing virtual boundaries having different constraint parameters. A robotic manipulator supports and moves a surgical tool for treating a bone structure. A navigation system tracks the surgical tool and the bone structure. Controller(s) obtain a virtual model of the bone structure and define first and second virtual boundaries relative to the virtual model. The first virtual boundary has a first constraint parameter and the second virtual boundary has a second constraint parameter that is different than the first constraint parameter. The virtual model and virtual boundaries are registered to the bone structure. The manipulator moves the surgical tool relative to the bone structure and the first and second virtual boundaries. The surgical tool is constrained relative to the first virtual boundary in accordance with the first constraint parameter and constrained relative to the second virtual boundary in accordance with the second constraint parameter.

Abstract: A medical robot system, including a robot coupled to an effectuator element with the robot configured for controlled movement and positioning. The system may include a transmitter configured to emit one or more signals, and the transmitter is coupled to an instrument coupled to the effectuator element. The system may further include a motor assembly coupled to the robot and a plurality of receivers configured to receive the one or more signals emitted by the transmitter. A control unit is coupled to the motor assembly and the plurality of receivers, and the control unit is configured to supply one or more instruction signals to the motor assembly. The instruction signals can be configured to cause the motor assembly to selectively move the effectuator element.

Abstract: A bifurcated navigation control system defines a path whereby a manipulator cart is to navigate from an initial location to a target location. The system directs the manipulator cart to navigate, in a first bifurcated navigation control mode associated with a primary control interface that facilitates both operator control of steering and propulsion, along at least part of a first portion of the path from the initial to an intermediate location. The system further directs the manipulator cart to navigate, in a second bifurcated navigation control mode associated with a secondary control interface that facilitates operator control of propulsion but not steering, along at least part of a second portion of the path from the intermediate to the target location. In the first and second bifurcated navigation control modes, the system autonomously controls the steering of the manipulator cart while allowing operator control of the propulsion of the manipulator cart.

Abstract: A system comprises a teleoperational assembly including an operator control system and a first teleoperational manipulator configured for operation by an operator control device of the operator control system. The first teleoperational manipulator is configured to control the operation of a first medical instrument in a surgical environment. The system also comprises a processing unit including one or more processors. The processing unit is configured to display an image of a field of view of the surgical environment and display a menu proximate to an image of the first medical instrument in the image of the field of view. The menu includes at least one icon representing a function for the first medical instrument.

Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic retraction or robotic distraction are disclosed such as for a surgical procedure. An example system is a localization system to automatically position a trackable surgical retractor or distraction with respect to a patient comprising a patient tracking element adapted to be coupled to a patient; a processing unit configured to: track the poses of the patient via the patient tracking element, and the trackable surgical retractor or distractor; and command a robotic manipulator to move a tip of the trackable surgical retractor or distractor coupled to the manipulator from a first position, in engagement with the patient, to a second position while remaining in engagement with the patient.

Abstract: There is provided a surgical tool. The surgical tool of the present disclosure includes one or more driven portions to transmit a driving force to a distal end of a shaft to be inserted into a patient's body; a main body holding the one or more driven portions so as to be relatively movable in respective specified directions; and one or more fixing portions each configured to move in a direction intersecting a corresponding one of the specified directions and extending toward a corresponding one of the one or more driven portions and the main body, and to be abuttable with the corresponding one of the one or more driven portions and with the main body.

Abstract: A robot arm and method for using the robot arm. Embodiments may be directed to an apparatus comprising: a robot arm; an end effector coupled at a distal end of the robot arm and configured to hold a surgical tool; a plurality of motors operable to move the robot arm; and an activation assembly operable to send a move signal allowing an operator to move the robot arm.

Abstract: A robot arm and method for using the robot arm. Embodiments may be directed to an apparatus comprising: a robot arm; an end effector coupled at a distal end of the robot arm and configured to hold a surgical tool; a plurality of motors operable to move the robot arm; and an activation assembly operable to send a move signal allowing an operator to move the robot arm.

Abstract: Connection systems are disclosed for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape. An example connection system includes a first connector and a second connector configured to connect to each other. The first connector includes a first-connector housing, an electrical lead extending from the first-connector housing, and at least a first piercing element within the first-connector housing configured to pierce the drape. The first piercing element is orthogonally connected to the electrical lead. The second connector includes a second-connector housing and at least a first receptacle within the second-connector housing. The first receptacle is configured to form at least a first electrical connection of the one or more electrical connections with the first piercing element when the first connector is disposed over the second connector with the drape therebetween. Methods are also disclosed herein for establishing one or more electrical connections through a drape with the connection systems.

Abstract: A surgical handpiece system for use with a drill bit having an identification feature that includes magnetic material. A handpiece transfers torque to the drill bit to rotate the drill bit. A measurement module that includes a housing is coupled to the handpiece. A measurement cannula made of a non-magnetic material surrounds the drill bit during operation. The measurement cannula extends forward or rearward relative to the housing and has a distal end adapted for placement against a workpiece. A transducer assembly generates a transducer signal based on a position of the measurement cannula relative to the housing. A sensor generates an identification signal responsive to a magnetic field or magnetoresistance of the identification feature of the drill bit through the measurement cannula during operation. A controller receives the identification signal and identifies the coupled drill bit corresponding to the received identification signal.

Abstract: A neckband-type medical headlight system includes a lighting unit and a magnifying glass provided in glasses or a headset, a control unit configured to control the lighting unit, and a battery and a power cable configured to supply electric power to the lighting unit. The control unit for controlling the lighting unit is composed of a neckband type to be seated around a user's neck. A pedal-type wireless control unit is further provided to enable a user to turn on and off the lighting unit using a foot.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include surgical systems that provide a cost-effective, accurate, and efficient system for performing surgical procedures. In one aspect of the disclosure, a surgical system utilizes an intra-operative 3D scanner that can be used to determine anatomical landmarks and calculate surgical positions based on such anatomical landmarks. In some examples, aspects of the present disclosure also include providing guidance information for guiding the placement of a surgical instrument according to the calculated surgical positions.

Abstract: An implantable marker for marking an intracorporeal tissue region of an animal or human, including at least one strand produced from biocompatible material and which has a three-dimensional shape impressed during a shaping process. The strand adopts the three-dimensional shape after cessation of an external mechanical constraint that forced the strand to adopt a compacted three-dimensional shape. The three-dimensional shape impressed upon the strand comprises at least two fixed strand eyelets with each eyelet being formed by at least one helical winding of the strand and having at least one of shape and relative spatial position being different in the compacted three-dimensional shape forced upon them by the external mechanical constraint and the three-dimensional shape adopted after cessation of the mechanical constraint.

Abstract: A tooth extraction glove is provided. The tooth extraction glove has finger coverings for only the index finger and thumb. Each finger covering has an aperture adjacent a distal end. The present invention also embodies separate mounting tips that cover the user's index finger and thumb tips, respectively. Each mounting tip provides one of a plurality of exchangeable prongs extending beyond the distal end of the mounting tip, wherein the prong slides through the above-mentioned aperture for gripping and extracting a tooth. The finger coverings provide decorative indicia to effectuate a non-threatening feel and appearance while the prongs extract the tooth.

Abstract: A cartridge for dispensing a material, having: a sleeve having a longitudinal axis and a distal wall with a dispensing hole; a barrel defining a chamber for the material, including a proximal open end and a breakable distal wall at its distal end, and being movable in the sleeve between a first position where its distal wall is a distance from the sleeve's distal wall and a second position where its distal wall's sealing portion contacts an inner surface of the sleeve's distal wall; and a piston having a plate movable to seal the barrel's chamber. The sleeve includes an internal piercing element, near the dispensing hole, for breaking the barrel's distal wall upon moving the barrel from the first to the second position. Around the piercing element is an annular cavity delimited peripherally by a beveled inner surface that complements a beveled outer surface of the barrel.

Abstract: An interconnected structure of dental viscous material packages includes the dental viscous material packages and an interconnecting part configured to interconnect the dental viscous material packages such that the dental viscous material packages are collected together. The dental viscous material packages are coupled to a ring with through holes of insertion portions provided on lid bodies.

Abstract: Detection of placement of dental aligners in patient mouth on teeth for indication of wearing compliance. Described herein are apparatuses and methods for detecting wearing, including compliance. In some variations these apparatuses and methods may include a sensor configured to detect deflection of the one or more deflectable structures. In some variations, these apparatuses and methods may include a proximity sensor coupled to the appliance shell and configured to generate sensor data when in proximity with intraoral tissue.

Abstract: A magnetic orthodontic device has two correction appliances. Each of the correction appliances has a linkage portion, a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, an adhering plate, a neodymium magnet, and a shell. The linkage portion is elongated and has two opposite ends. The first and second connecting portions are respectively disposed at the two opposite ends of the linkage portion. The adhering plate is disposed at the first connecting portion. The neodymium magnet is disposed at the second connecting portion. The adhering plate and the neodymium magnet respectively protrude toward opposite directions. The shell surrounds the neodymium magnet. The neodymium magnets of the two correction appliances are capable of repelling or attracting each other.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a structural backbone shaped to conform to a cemento-enamel junction of a patient and a plurality of elastically-deformable stirrups connected to the structural backbone. Each stirrup has a neutral shape corresponding to a desired position for a respective tooth. The stirrups engage the teeth such that restorative forces arising in the stirrup it is deformed from the neutral shape are transmitted to the respective tooth of the patient. The plurality of stirrups are not interconnected with each other except along the structural backbone. The orthodontic appliance in its entirety can be formed through 3D printing or other additive manufacturing techniques or, alternatively, by removing material from a more conventional tray-style aligner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental implant that contains a metal-organic framework (MOF) structure involving antibacterial metal ions, especially silver (Ag), thus can release long-term and controlled antibacterial metal ions and exhibits a long-term antibacterial/antimicrobial effect, has osseointegration capability and high biocompatibility and a method for preparing this dental implant.

Abstract: A method includes the following steps of (i) production with a 3D scanner, of a three-dimensional digital reference model of at least part of a dental arch of the patient, or “initial reference model”; (ii) acquisition, in actual acquisition conditions, by the patient or one of his or her close relatives, with a mobile phone, of at least three two-dimensional images of the dental arches of the patient corresponding to a front view, a right-side view and a left side view of the teeth of the patient, respectively, called “updated images”; and (iii) searching, through modification of the initial reference model, for a final reference model corresponding to the positioning and/or the shape of the teeth on the updated images.

Abstract: A dental apparatus that enables a user to controllably dispense one or more fluids during normal operation, including: a body, wherein the body includes a handle member and a flossing head; a floss member associated with the flossing head; and a fluid containing reservoir, wherein the fluid containing reservoir includes a fluid dispensing aperture proximate the floss member.

Abstract: A device comprises an interdental brush, a delivery component, and a lighting system. The interdental brush is disposed at a first end of the device and includes a working part and a connector. The delivery component includes a guide head and a sliding mechanism that is mechanically connected to the guide head. The guide head includes a bended tube within which the working part of the interdental brush is positioned. An outlet of the bended tube is disposed at an end of the guide head. The sliding mechanism includes a sliding block and an interdental brush connecting mechanism that mechanically connects the interdental brush to the sliding block. The lighting system includes a switch and a light source. The light source is disposed at the first end of the device and is electrically coupled to the switch through the guide head that houses the interdental brush.

Abstract: A registration device for the registration of facial topographic parameters is disclosed. The device comprises a base member, wherein the base member comprises a transverse section. The transverse section, in a central section thereof, comprises a coupling for rotationally immobile coupling to a referencing member. The base member further comprises two occlusal plane indicators extending in a posterior direction from the transverse section and is rotationally immobile connected to the transverse section. The occlusal plane indicators extend in a common plane. Two mandibular condyle indicator pointers are linked to the base member in a mobile linkage relationship allowing displacement of each mandibular condyle indicator pointer relative to the base member in a respective sagittal plane. A tragus indicator is pivotably coupled to each mandibular condyle indicator pointer. A method for using said device is further disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gingival drug delivery system (“GDDS”) and methods of using and making the same. The GDDS comprises a tray with a drug reservoir.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral drug delivery system (“ODDS”) and methods of using and making the same. The ODDS comprises a tray fitted to at least some or all teeth of a patient's upper or lower arch for the application of medications to the patient in need of a medication. The tray is formed from a resilient elastomeric material molded to substantially conform to the teeth and gum tissue, the tray having at least one cavity formed to conform to the teeth, one or more raised ridges surrounding the cavity corresponding to a location along the patient's gum line, and one or more negative grooves configured to receive a medication by the raised ridges, and the negative grooves surrounding the cavity corresponding to an intersection of the teeth and gum line. A tooth structure medication can be included in the cavity apart from the one or more negative grooves.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for improving airflow within an airway. One example embodiment includes a method for treating a subject. The method includes (1) placing an expandable object into one or more airways of the bronchial tree of the subject, (2) expanding the expandable object within at least one of the one or more airways such that at least a portion of a wall of the one or more airways is expanded, and (3) placing a stent in the airway such that a portion of the stent is adjacent to the portion of the wall of the one or more expanded airways.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described including an aortic pressure-loss-reduction device (20) configured to be implanted inside an ascending aorta of a subject. The aortic pressure-loss-reduction device includes a frame (52) that defines an upstream anchor portion (56UF), an intermediate portion (23F) configured to define a conduit (26) therethrough, and a downstream anchor portion (56DF). Angled struts (150) are disposed between a downstream end of the upstream anchor portion (56UF) and an upstream end of the intermediate portion (23F). The angled struts (150) are configured such that, in response to a diameter of the upstream anchor portion (56UF) changing by an absolute amount, an absolute change in a diameter of the upstream end of the intermediate portion (23F) is less than the absolute amount by which the diameter of the upstream anchor portion (56 UF) changes. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a stent graft which has excellent releasability from a sheath and which can accommodate thinning of the sheath without being subjected to various constraints. A stent graft (10A) is placed inside the descending aorta (A1) and includes a tubular membrane portion (G) and a framework portion (5) that is disposed in the membrane portion. The framework portion includes straight portions (Sb) and bent portions (Sa, Sc) formed to be continuous with the straight portions, and extends in the circumferential direction while bending, wherein the bent portions are sewn onto the membrane portion by a suture (D) having a diameter of 0.05 to 0.15 [mm], and the sewing direction of the suture is substantially parallel to the axial direction.

Abstract: A setting assembly for a clamped fixation of a tissue strand, such as a tendon or a band in particular, to a securing recess, which is recessed into a bone, has a clamping element which has a clamping section that tapers along a central axis of the clamping element towards a first end, a recess that is provided on a second end facing away from the first end for passing through the tissue strand, and a tool receiving area that is recessed onto the first end and has a first contact for applying a force acting in a pushing direction and a second contact for applying a force acting in a pulling direction opposite the pushing direction. The setting assembly additionally has an applicator which has an insertion end for releasably connecting to the tool receiving area, the insertion end having a first mating contact which can be placed against the first contact and a second mating contact which can be placed against the second contact means.

Abstract: An implant-delivery sleeve may comprise an enclosure having at least one opening and at least one vent conduit. The vent conduit may extend along a surface of the enclosure to assist in removing fluids (e.g., blood and air) from the tissue pocket to facilitate implantation of the implant.

Abstract: Proposed is an intraocular lens capable of improving a change in refractive power of the lens by receiving transferred movement of the zonule of Zinn. The present invention is an intraocular lens inserted into the capsular sac, the intraocular lens consisting of an optic portion and a haptic portion, wherein the optic portion includes a front membrane, a rear membrane, and an internal space. The shape of the optic portion changes by the haptic portion receiving transferred external movement. The optic portion has additional regulatory power due to a curvature difference between the inner surfaces of the front membrane and the rear membrane, and thus provides a lens having a wide range of refractive power.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye using a ratchet drive. Some embodiments of an apparatus for delivering an implant to an eye may comprise a gear rack configured to be coupled to the implant, a forward gearwheel, an input gearwheel meshed with the forward gearwheel, an idler gearwheel meshed with the input gearwheel, and a reverse gearwheel meshed with the idler gearwheel. An actuation lever may be configured to rotate the input gearwheel. Some embodiments may additionally comprise a pivot arm that may be operable to selectively engage the forward gearwheel and the reverse gearwheel to the gear rack.

Abstract: A suturing assistance system that can be used for prosthetic heart valve manufacturing or suturing procedures. The assistance system includes an automated fixture that includes an articulating arm and a target device holder. The system also includes a vision assist system that projects a visual indicator on the surface of the target device to indicate the location of the next suture to be formed or inspected. The assistance system can include a visualization system configured to display operating procedures to an operator. The visual indicator can guide the operator in performing a sequence of steps to manufacture or inspect a target device. Properties of the visual indicator, such as color and/or shape, can be adjusted or tailored to convey information to the operator during the procedure.

Abstract: A system can include a delivery catheter comprising a balloon and an implantable prosthetic heart valve. The prosthetic valve can have a plastically expandable and compressible unitary frame comprising a plurality of circumferentially extending rows of angled struts, including first, second, and third rows of angled struts forming rows of diamond-shaped cells, and a valvular structure comprising a plurality of leaflets. A cusp edge portion of each leaflet is connected to the frame by a skirt that is disposed between the frame and the cusp edge portions, the skirt being sutured to selected struts of the frame along diagonal paths extending from an inflow end portion toward an outflow end portion. Each diagonal path along which the skirt is sutured to the frame extends along the first, second, and third rows of angled struts.

Abstract: A system can include a delivery catheter comprising a balloon and an implantable prosthetic heart valve. The prosthetic valve can have a plastically expandable and compressible unitary frame comprising first, second, and third rows of angled struts that define two circumferentially extending rows of diamond-shaped cells that extend continuously around the frame, and a valvular structure comprising a plurality of leaflets. A cusp edge portion of each leaflet is connected to the frame by a skirt that is connected to and disposed between the frame and the cusp edge portions of the leaflets, the skirt being connected to consecutive struts in the first, second, and third rows of struts with sutures. The compressed prosthetic heart valve can be mounted around the balloon and radially expanded to the expanded configuration with the balloon inside a patient's body.

Abstract: A method comprises anchoring a first suture to a first papillary muscle, anchoring the first suture to a ventricle wall, and cinching the first suture to cause the first papillary muscle to move closer to the ventricle wall.

Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. The pump assembly includes a valve body having one or more valves, and an outer protective casing disposed over the valve body.

Abstract: According to an aspect, an inflatable implant includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid; an inflatable member; and a pump assembly configured to transfer fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member, the inflatable member including a body member and a core member, the body member defining a first cavity and a second cavity, the core member being disposed within the first cavity, the second cavity being configured to receive the fluid.

Abstract: A bioactive filamentary structure includes a sheath coated with a mixture of synthetic bone graft particles and a polymer solution forming a scaffold structure. In forming such a structure, synthetic bone graft particles and a polymer solution are applied around a filamentary structure. A polymer is precipitated from the polymer solution such that the synthetic bone graft particles and the polymer coat the filamentary structure and the polymer is adhered to the synthetic bone graft particles to retain the graft particles.

Abstract: An orthopaedic implant with a medical dosing capability is disclosed herein. The orthopaedic implant may include a structure configured to interact with a bone of the patient. The orthopaedic implant may include a reservoir associated with the structure to hold a medical substance for treating a health condition of the patient. The orthopaedic implant may include a dosing mechanism to release the medical substance to treat the health condition.