Abstract: The present document relates to a method of manufacturing a flexible sensor belt suitable for being worn around an abdominal part of a human body, in particular a baby. The method comprising casting of a support layer using a flexible material in a first mould part, such that the support layer comprises one or more holes. Then, one or more electrodes are applied onto the support layer, such that these protrude the one or more holes. The electrodes are made of an electrically conductive material. The method further includes casting of a longitudinal belt section onto the support layer using a second mould part complementary to the first mould part, the casting applying the flexible material. The one or more electrodes are covered with the belt section formed on the support layer. The step of casting the belt section comprises a step of retaining the one or more electrodes using one or more retaining elements.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and media for pressure sensing for physiological measurements. In some embodiments, a method comprises: obtaining sensor data from one or more sensors disposed in or on a wrist-worn device worn on a wrist of a user. The method may involve determining, based on the sensor data, a measure of a contact pressure of a bottom portion of the wrist-worn device on the wrist of the user. The method may involve based on the measure of the contact pressure, providing one or more instructions to the user to adjust the wrist-worn device to bring about a change in the contact pressure toward a target contact pressure or a target contact pressure range. The method may involve initiating a physiological measurement of the user using other sensors disposed in or on the wrist-worn device.

Abstract: The accuracy of physiological data measured through contact with skin can be validated by characterizing the forces at the surfaces where data is measured. Conventional devices do not monitor the fit of skin-based sensors, making the accuracy and confidence in physiological data dependent on the user ensuring that the device is fitted properly. Over time, the seating of a device will vary due to changes in user activity and the need to periodically remove a device. Inevitably, instances will arise where the device is not fitted correctly, which may result in skewed physiological metrics. By monitoring the forces acting on the housing of a device, the interface of skin sensors can be characterized allowing for confidence metrics in the corresponding physiological data to be determined. In some cases, a user can be notified when a device is not seated properly, and in some cases, data may even be calibrated based on the fit of a device.

Abstract: An intraluminal sensing guidewire obtains physiological data within a body lumen of a patient. The guidewire includes a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within the body lumen. The flexible elongate member includes a metallic core wire extending along a longitudinal axis. The guidewire also includes a sensing element at a distal portion of the flexible elongate member that obtains the physiological data, an electrical connector at a proximal portion of the flexible elongate member, and a filar bundle disposed between the sensing element and the electrical connector. The filar bundle includes a conductive filar in electrical communication with the sensing element and the electrical connector. The bundle also includes a reinforcement filar with a material strength greater than the material strength of the conductive filar.

Abstract: A telemedicine system comprises (i) medical devices that are each configured to generate patient datasets, and (ii) a remote web server. At least one of the medical devices is then configured to upload or send patient datasets to the remote web server, directly from an internet-connected app running either on the medical device or on at least one intermediary device. The remote web server is configured to generate a unique web-link that is associated with a specific patient dataset. The unique web-link enables a healthcare professional to review the specific patient dataset by selecting the web-link from within a web browser or from within any dedicated telemedicine application that opens web-links.

Abstract: System and methods for controlling healthcare devices and systems using voice commands are presented. In some aspects a listening device may receive voice command from a person. The voice command may be translated into human readable or machine readable text via a speech-to-text service. A control component may receive the text and send device-specific instructions to a medical device associated with a patient based on the translated voice command. In response to the instructions, the medical device may take an action on a patient. Some examples of actions taken may include setting an alarm limit on a monitor actively monitoring a patient and adjusting the amount of medication delivered by an infusion pump. Because these devices may be controlled using a voice command, in some cases, no physical or manual interaction is needed with the device. As such, multiple devices may be hands-free controlled from any location.

Abstract: Apparatus, method and computer program code for processing computed tomography (CT) scan data is disclosed. The method includes: receiving (202) a real sinogram from a CT scanning of a region of interest of a subject; receiving (204) shape data representing anatomic contours of a body part containing the region of interest of the subject; retrieving (206) a template sinogram from among a plurality of stored template sinograms based on the anatomic contours of the body part; performing (210) an image registration between the real sinogram and the template sinogram to obtain a registered template sinogram; and generating (212) an enlarged sinogram from the real sinogram by adding the non-overlapping parts from the registered template sinogram.

Abstract: A pre-patient collimator for a CT imaging system is provided. The pre-patient collimator includes an additively manufactured housing having a plurality of walls having a variable thickness along each wall of the plurality of walls. The pre-patient collimator also includes an additively manufactured aperture carrier plate having variable thickness and a plurality of apertures configured to determine a size of an X-ray beam received from an X-ray source of the CT imaging system.

Abstract: Radiology holding device for a radiology apparatus comprises an attachment device and pivotally accommodated thereat, a supporting arm with at least one axle component and a supporting component. A locking device is provided for locking the supporting arm in at least one locking position. An actuating mechanism actuates the locking device. A patient may grip a holding device attached to the supporting arm. The axle component of the supporting arm is pivotally accommodated on the attachment device. The actuating mechanism comprises a force direction unit that locks force transfer in one direction, so as to specifically transfer to the locking device an operating force introduced into the flexible pull member for actuation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray analysis apparatus and a method of X-ray analysis. The X-ray analysis apparatus enables a user to carry out a plurality of X-ray analysis applications, for analysing a sample by measuring X-ray diffraction and/or X-ray fluorescence, using the same X-ray source. The apparatus comprises an X-ray source for irradiating the sample with X-rays, the X-ray source comprising a solid anode and a cathode for emitting an electron beam. It also comprises a focusing arrangement for focusing the electron beam onto the anode, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive X-ray analysis application information and to control the X-ray analysis apparatus to selectively operate in either a first X-ray analysis mode or a second X-ray analysis mode based on the X-ray analysis application information. In the first X-ray analysis mode the X-ray source operates at a first operating power and has an effective focal spot size that is less than 100 ?m.

Abstract: Methods and systems for X-ray and fluoroscopic image capture and, in particular, to a versatile, multimode imaging system incorporating a handheld X-ray emitter operative to capture non-invasive images of a target; a stage operative to capture static X-ray and dynamic fluoroscopic images of the target; a system for the tracking and positioning of the X-ray emission to improve safety of obtaining X-ray images as well as improve the quality of X-ray images. Where the devices can automatically limit the field of the X-ray emission.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to determining an efficacy of a therapeutic agent. A method for determining an efficacy of a therapeutic agent for a target disease can include measuring a molecular structure of a biological tissue of an animal at a first time and at a second time using a non-invasive biological tissue characterization technique. The method can further include observing a change of the molecular structure of the biological tissue between the first time and the second time, and determining the efficacy of the therapeutic agent based on the observed change in the molecular structure of the biological tissue. Before the first time, or between the first time and the second time, the animal received the therapeutic agent.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray irradiation unit, an X-ray detection unit, and a correction information acquisition unit configured to identify an outer edge of each of a plurality of predetermined portions of one imaging target of the subject in an X-ray image and acquire position correction information for correcting a relative position of the X-ray irradiation unit with respect to the imaging target of the subject based on a positional relation between the identified outer edges of the plurality of the predetermined portions. The position correction information includes a relative moving direction and a movement amount for correcting the relative position of the X-ray irradiation unit with respect to the imaging target of the subject to a position where the X-ray image in which the positional relation between the outer edges of the plurality of predetermined portions is imaged can be captured.

Abstract: A medical system according to an embodiment is a system in which at least one medical image diagnosis apparatus and a server are connected via a network and the medical system includes a storage circuit, a processing circuit, and a display circuit. The storage circuit stores information on examinations that are performed by the at least one medical image diagnosis apparatus. The processing circuit generates proposal information based on information on the examinations. The display circuit displays the proposal information.

Abstract: The invention provides, in some aspects, a system for implementing a rule derived basis to display volumetric image sets. In various embodiments of the invention, the selection of the images to be displayed, the generation of the 3-D volumetric image from measured 2-D images including the rendering parameters and styles, the choice of viewing directions and 2-D projection images based on the viewing directions, the layout of the projection images, and the formation of a video can be determined using a rule derived basis. In an embodiment of the present invention, the user is presented with sequential images making up a video displayed based on their preferences without having to first manually adjust parameters. The present invention allows for novel ways of viewing such images to detect microcalcifications and obstructions when reviewing Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and other volumetric mammography images.

Abstract: A percutaneous tool or device intended for image-guided placement or operation under medical imaging is fabricated with materials such as aluminum or aluminum alloys rather than stainless steel, or is otherwise configured to prevent beam hardening and the loss of low energy beam data during medical imaging that could otherwise degrade or produce confounding artifacts in the image. The improved tool, such as a percutaneous microwave ablation antenna or biopsy needle, can be more reliably and accurately positioned in relation to a targeted tissue site and thus operated more precisely and completely treat or sample a tumor or other tissue target in the body of a patient.

Abstract: A radiology assembly includes an x-ray tube for generating a beam of x-rays that is centered around a main emission direction, a planar sensor extending in a plane defined by a first direction and by a second direction, which directions are substantially perpendicular to the main x-ray emission direction, the sensor being intended to receive the x-rays, comprising a first divided emitter that is divided into two electromagnetic-field-emitting portions; a second divided emitter that is divided into two electromagnetic-field-emitting portions; a so-called planar electromagnetic-field emitter, electromagnetic-field sensors that are securely fastened to the planar sensor, a processing means intended to determine an angle of alignment between the main emission direction and a normal of the planar sensor, to determine a first centering error and a second centering error, a correcting means for correcting the angle of alignment by applying a first corrective movement to the x-ray tube and first and second centering

Abstract: An image based lung auscultation system may include an acoustic sensing unit and a data capture and processing unit. The acoustic sensing unit may be positionable on a patient. The data capture and processing unit may include a camera, a user interface, and a controller.

Abstract: A cervical probe, outfitted with a tactile sensor array and an ultrasound transducer, is designed for simultaneous collection of stress and ultrasound strain data from the same cervical sector. The gathered stress and strain data from multiple cervical sectors are sent to a data processor, which calculates cervical elasticity as a strain-to-stress ratio. Subsequently, an average stress-to-strain ratio is compared to a predetermined cutoff value to predict preterm birth at 24-28 gestational weeks.

Abstract: A carotid artery ultrasonic examination report generation system which includes an ultrasonic device which acquires multi-modal information of a to-be-examined carotid artery; the processor is connected with the ultrasonic device, and includes: a plaque type recognition module that inputs multi-modal information into a plaque type recognition model to obtain the carotid artery's plaque type; an image division module inputs an ultrasonic image into different division models according to plaque type to obtain a divided image set; an abnormity detection module calculates image parameter set based on divided image set and input image parameter set into a carotid artery abnormity detection model to obtain a result indicating whether the carotid artery is abnormal; and a carotid artery ultrasonic examination report generation module generates a report based on the image parameter set, plaque type, blood flow spectrum pattern, blood flow kinetic parameters and result indicates whether the carotid artery is abnormal.

Abstract: An intraluminal ultrasound imaging device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion. The device includes an ultrasound scanner assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The ultrasound scanner assembly includes a flexible substrate comprising a longitudinal width extending from an inner edge to an outer edge; a control region embedded in the flexible substrate; a transducer region embedded in the flexible substrate; and a window region disposed between the outer edge of the flexible substrate and the transducer region, and wherein the window region, the transducer region, and the control region are radially arranged relative to one another. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also described.

Abstract: An invasive/interventional device or probe includes a control handle operably connected to an imaging system and an insertion tube. The control handle includes a body, a movement control mechanism disposed at least partially within the body and having one or more control elements disposed on the body, one or more gears rotatably disposed within the body, operably connected to the control elements, and one or more cables engaged with the gears, the cables extending outwardly from the body and adapted to be engaged with a tip of the interventional medical device. The control handle further includes a motion locking mechanism disposed at least partially within the body, the motion locking mechanism having one or more brake rods biased into engagement with the gears and a release switch engaged with the brake rods to selectively position the brake rods into or out of engagement with the gears.

Abstract: Medical devices, medical systems, and related methods are provided which may be used in detecting and treating anomalies in a vessel (e.g., in an artery). In one embodiment, a guidewire is provide with multiple sensors spaced apart from one another in a desired spacing. The sensors may each be configured to simultaneously detect a pressure within the vessel at their individual location within a single, common heartbeat of a patient. In one embodiment, information from the sensors may be mapped with other data or information (e.g., imaging data) to assist a healthcare professional in determining if interventional treatment is desired and, if so, what treatment may be most effective.

Abstract: To provide an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method of the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus in which a user can smoothly perform an examination on a subject while simultaneously using a plurality of ultrasound probes. An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes a plurality of ultrasound probes having communication circuits that transmit synchronization signals, and operate according to a time sequence including an ultrasonic wave transmission/reception period for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves, a waiting period for stopping transmission and reception of the ultrasonic waves, and a synchronization period for synchronization between the ultrasound probes. In a case where any ultrasound probe is in the ultrasonic wave transmission/reception period, the other ultrasound probe is in the waiting period. In a case where any ultrasound probe is in the synchronization period, the other ultrasound probe is also in the synchronization period.

Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic device includes an ultrasonic probe, a user interface, a display, and one or more processors. The one or more processors execute operations including: selecting a preset used in examination from among a plurality of presets set for a plurality of examination locations based on a signal input through the user interface, deducing an examination location of a subj ect using a trained model by inputting, to the trained model, an input image created based on an ultrasonic image obtained by scanning the subject via the ultrasonic probe, determining whether to recommend that a user change the selected preset to a preset of the deduced examination location based on the selected preset examination location and the deduced examination location; and displaying a message on the display recommending that the user change the preset when it is determined that a preset change should be recommended.

Abstract: In an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, a first ultrasound image of one pharyngeal part of left and right pharyngeal parts of a subject is analyzed to detect a region of a swallowing residue in the first ultrasound image. Registration of the first ultrasound image is performed with respect to a second ultrasound image of the other pharyngeal part of the left and right pharyngeal parts of the subject, and a region of the second ultrasound image corresponding to the region of the swallowing residue in the first ultrasound image in which the registration has been performed with respect to the second ultrasound image is determined. Then, a graphic including the region of the second ultrasound image is superimposed on the second ultrasound image and displayed on a monitor.

Abstract: A detector detects a lesion site contained in an ultrasound image while an examination protocol is running. A display processor (display controller) displays an option list in response to detection of the lesion site. A protocol modifying unit incorporates a specific option selected from the option list into the examination protocol being run. A protocol execution controller controls operations of an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus in accordance with a modified examination protocol in which the specific option is incorporated.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and devices for identifying and/or distinguishing UCA formulations and specifically activating such formulations to produce UCA suitable for in vivo use.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining the presence of target-bound microbubbles in the context of ultrasound molecular imaging is taught. This method, referred to herein as dynamic scaling ultrasound molecular imaging, relies upon the time-varying behavior contrast agents within a region expressing a molecular imaging target and that within a reference region. Ultrasound contrast agent compositions that enable use of the method are also taught. The invention is useful for the use of ultrasound molecular imaging in diagnosing disease and monitoring treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a device for characterizing, for example identifying at least one object depicted in a raster image (1) or determining the speed of sound of the object, the raster image (1) having pixel rows and pixel columns. In order to efficiently and accurately characterize the object, the invention provides that several pixel columns (Cn) are selected and each of the selected pixel columns (Cn) is converted into a line profile (L), the amplitude of the line profile (L) representing the value (V) of image information of selected pixels of the respective selected pixel column (Cn), wherein the method comprises determining characteristics of the line profiles (L) and using the characteristics to characterize the at least one object depicted in the raster image (1).

Abstract: An acoustic imaging system responsive to an acoustic wave emitted from an object is disclosed. The system detects a deflection angle of an electromagnetic probe beam as it passes through a coupling element. The coupling element also couples the acoustic wave emitted from the object to an acoustic detector. The probe beam deflection angle is related to an angle of propagation of the acoustic wave through the coupling element. A filtering unit is configured to remove components of the signal from the acoustic detector that are outside of a range of angles, thereby improving the angular resolution of the acoustic detector. The acoustic wave may be generated by an acoustic source, such as an ultrasound transmitter, or an electromagnetic source such as a laser.

Abstract: A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging system and methods of use are provided with any number of features. In some embodiments, a multi-aperture ultrasound imaging system is configured to transmit and receive ultrasound energy to and from separate physical ultrasound apertures. In some embodiments, a transmit aperture of a multi-aperture ultrasound imaging system is configured to transmit an omni-directional unfocused ultrasound waveform approximating a first point source through a target region. In some embodiments, the ultrasound energy is received with a single receiving aperture. In other embodiments, the ultrasound energy is received with multiple receiving apertures. Algorithms are described that can combine echoes received by one or more receiving apertures to form high resolution ultrasound images. Additional algorithms can solve for variations in tissue speed of sound, thus allowing the ultrasound system to be used virtually anywhere in or on the body.

Abstract: Ultrasound beamformer-based channel data compression allows for software-based image formation. To increase the amount of data transferred, ultrasound beamformer-based channel data compression is provided. A beamformer is used to compress instead of or in addition to traditional beamformation. The compression reduces the data bandwidth while allowing reconstruction of the original channel data.

Abstract: An ultrasound catheter capable of reducing noise in an ultrasound image by limiting reflection of ultrasound oscillated from a distal end side surface of a transducer. The ultrasound catheter includes: an elongated sheath; an ultrasound transducer; a shaft that supports the ultrasound transducer; and a cap that seals an opening portion of the sheath and has an X-ray opaque property. The cap includes an extension portion including a proximal portion facing the ultrasound transducer and an outer circumferential surface facing an inner circumferential surface of the sheath. The proximal portion includes an ultrasound scattering surface that scatters ultrasound from the ultrasound transducer. The outer circumferential surface includes a contact portion that is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the sheath in a liquid-tight manner. The ultrasound scattering surface intersects with a virtual plane obtained by enlarging the ultrasound oscillation surface in an in-plane direction.

Abstract: An ultrasonic device includes: oscillation elements to generate ultrasonic waves toward a subject, and generate voltages according to ultrasonic waves reflected by the subject; a switch to select voltages generated by a predetermined number of oscillation elements, from among the generated voltages; and semiconductor devices. Each semiconductor device includes: a first terminal to receive a second predetermined number of voltages different from voltages received by other semiconductor devices, among the selected voltages; a first adder to add data based on the second predetermined number of voltages; a second terminal to receive an addition result of data by the first adder of each of the other semiconductor devices; a second adder to add the addition results of the data received by the first adder and the data received by the second terminal; and an image generator to generate image data based on the addition result of the second adder.

Abstract: A urine specimen analysis system that allows the chemical content of a urine specimen to be analysed via camera and test strips in order for the current state of health of persons to be understood is disclosed. A urine analysis system that carries out the analysis on the test strip using a required amount of urine specimen is disclosed. A urine analysis system that will ensure the chemical analysis of the urine by observing it with a camera after waiting for a period of time during which the urine strip will realise its chemical reactions. With its feature to clean itself and the test strips, the urine analysis system will be able to prevent mixing of both the previous and next users’ urines by cleaning the urine line and the system.

Abstract: A specimen retrieval device for endoscopic procedures includes a sleeve, barbed sutures, guide members, and a contractible band that is supported about an open distal end of the sleeve. Each of the barbed sutures have an elongate body, a distal portion, a proximal portion, and barbs that extend proximally from the elongate body. The guide members are secured to an inner surface of the sleeve and slidably receive respective barbed sutures. A tissue specimen to be removed from a patient is placed within a cavity defined by the sleeve and within the confines of the barbed sutures. Proximal portions of the barbed threads can be independently or simultaneously pulled in a proximal direction to withdraw the tissue specimen and the sleeve from the body cavity.

Abstract: A delivery catheter system includes a guide catheter, an anchor catheter, a collapsible and expandable anchor, a balloon formed from a portion of the positioning catheter, and a needle. The anchor may be for anchoring a prosthetic heart valve in a native heart valve. The anchor may be configured to be received within the anchor catheter. The balloon may be inflated or deflated and provide mechanical support to enable the needle to pierce a ventricle wall. A metallic guide wire can simultaneously be inserted through the aorta to outline the heart when viewed through fluoroscopic imaging.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a vessel clamping pressure device that is configured to receive suture threads extending from the closure of a vascular vessel of a patient, and maintaining tension on suture threads between the patient and the vessel clamping pressure device to apply pressure to the patient so as to apply a clamping pressure to the vascular vessel to facilitate clotting.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medical devices. More particularly, this disclosure describes a vascular device allowing large bore transseptal access with subsequent atrial re-access by preplacing closures/tissue approximating sutures prior to creating a septostomy. Generally, the device may include a delivery catheter for puncturing and cutting the interatrial septum. An anchor of the delivery catheter may secure the suture in an atrium to a septum wall, for example, the left atrium. Incisions may be made by an expandable cutting implement which may use mechanical or radio frequency (RF) energy without interfering with the suture. A therapeutic instrument may be advanced through the tissue plane after the incisions are made by the cutting implement. Closure of the incision may be performed with the previously placed sutures.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a vessel clamping pressure device that is configured to receive suture threads extending from the closure of a vascular vessel of a patient, and maintaining tension on suture threads between the patient and the vessel clamping pressure device to apply pressure to the patient so as to apply a clamping pressure to the vascular vessel to facilitate clotting.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a vessel clamping pressure device that is configured to receive suture threads extending from the closure of a vascular vessel of a patient, and maintaining tension on suture threads between the patient and the vessel clamping pressure device to apply pressure to the patient so as to apply a clamping pressure to the vascular vessel to facilitate clotting. In some embodiments, a pressure applying surface may include a cushioning material configured to cushion application of the pressure applying surface the patient.

Abstract: Devices and methods for occluding or promoting fluid flow through openings are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment an occlusion device is provided having an expandable outer elongate tubular body, a guide member extending from a distal end of the outer body, and a slide tube disposed within the outer body, the proximal portions of the outer body and the slide tube being fixedly mated. The slide tube is configured to slide distally within the outer tubular body when the tubular body is expanded to form wings. A tether can be included as part of the device and it can be used to assist in positioning and locking a location of the device in an opening. Exemplary methods for delivering devices disclosed herein are also provided.

Abstract: A surgical wire is part of a system that includes a retractor blade defining one or more paths for the surgical wire to follow. The paths can be one or more openings, cannulations, paths, tubes, other structures, or combinations thereof. The surgical wire can be routed through the front, back, and/or middle of the retractor blade and into a vertebral body. The surgical wire can be routed through a shim in communication with the retractor blade and into a vertebral body Systems and methods are used to insert surgical wires into bone. Systems and methods are used for removing surgical wires from bone. Systems include those for gripping and pulling or pushing surgical wires. Systems include those that interact with a retractor (e.g., an arm, body, or blade thereof) to facilitate removal of the surgical wire.

Abstract: A sternal elevator apparatus is disclosed. The sternal elevator may include a panel, a support beam traversing the panel, and a post coupled to a proximal end of the panel. The apparatus may also include an indicator handle coupled to the sternal elevator, an actuator drive pivotably coupled to the indicator handle, and a housing movably coupled to the actuator drive. The sternal elevator apparatus may have an actuator drive incorporating a linear rack. The housing further may include a cylindrical gear where the cylindrical gear is engaged with the linear rack.

Abstract: The invention concerns a fixation plate (2) for fixing to a proximal humerus, comprising a head part (3) for attachment distally from the foot plate of the major tubercle (26) of the humerus (25), which is provided with first screw holes (5) with internal screw thread for angularly stable screws (24), of which two arranged furthest from the shaft part (4) are provided as upper screw holes (11) for a downwardly directed screw (29), and suture holes (7), of which one anchoring suture hole (10) for anchoring thereto, by means of suture material (28), a bone anchoring element (9) attached in the apex (31) of the humeral head (32), and a shaft part (4) adjoining this head part (3) at the bottom for being attached to the humeral shaft (27). In addition, the invention concerns a set of such a fixation plate (2) and a side arm (16), and a method for treating a shoulder fracture using such a fixation plate (2).

Abstract: A surgical device for arthroscopy includes an insertion arm having a folded contact end, a handle connected to a connection end of the insertion arm, opposite to the folded contact end, and extending transversely to the insertion arm, and a retrieval element connected to the insertion arm and mobile along the insertion arm between a retracted position and an extracted position in which it intercepts a leading end of a suture thread at the folded contact end, and mobile between the extracted position and the retracted position in which it holds the leading end. The retrieval element is a basket made of flexible material defining a containment volume for receiving said leading end of the suture thread. The containment volume is configured to expand in the transition between the retracted position and the extracted position and to shrink in the transition between the extracted position and the retracted position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a suture attachment catheter configured to repair a heart valve by inserting a suture in a valve leaflet of a beating heart of a patient includes a handle control, a flexible catheter body, and a suture attachment assembly at a distal end of the catheter body. The suture attachment assembly can include a rail between a distal clamping jaw hingedly attached to the rail, and a proximal clamping jaw. One of the proximal clamping jaw or distal clamping jaw can be selectively slideable with respect to the other on the rail using a jaw actuator of the control handle to adjust a distance between the proximal clamping jaw and the distal clamping jaw. A needle can be selectively slideable within the catheter body by using a needle actuator of the proximal handle control to penetrate a valve leaflet and insert a suture through the valve leaflet when the valve leaflet is captured between the proximal clamping jaw and the distal clamping jaw.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a vessel clamping pressure device that is configured to receive suture threads extending from the closure of a vascular vessel of a patient, and maintaining tension on suture threads between the patient and the vessel clamping pressure device to apply pressure to the patient so as to apply a clamping pressure to the vascular vessel to facilitate clotting. In some embodiments, a pressure applying surface may include a pressure sensitive film configured to change color in response to pressure applied to the patient by the pressure applying surface the patient.

Abstract: A device includes a selection lever pivotably coupled to a housing, a shaft coupled to the housing, and a distal end assembly coupled to the shaft. When the selection lever is in a first position and an actuation lever is pivoted from a first position to a second position, a tip of the first needle extends from a first position across a first tissue bite area to a second position in which the tip is disposed within a first ferrule recess of a receiver portion of the distal end assembly. When the selection lever is in a second position and the actuation lever is pivoted from the first position to the second position, a tip of the second needle extends from a first position across a second tissue bite area to a second position in which the tip is disposed within a second ferrule recess of the receiver portion.