Abstract: The present disclosure a manufacture method of axial direction and depth checking guide plate for implanting, comprises the following steps: S1: obtaining dentition data by an optical scanner, obtaining a preoperative model; virtually arranging the teeth to obtain a virtual waxing; taking Cone Beam Computed Tomography to obtain the jaw data; S2: determining the type and specification of implant, adjusting the three-dimensional position of the implant; S3: customizing an abutment, and obtaining the abutment data and model data after fitting of the dentition data and the jaw data; S4: constructing abutment cylindrical features, deviating to the labial/buccal side and lingual/palatal side respectively, and constructing the offset cylindrical features again; S5: creating the indicator rod, and fitting with the labial/buccal and lingual/palatal prototype separately to obtain the definitive indicator rod data; S6: designing an occlusal plate and connecting with the indicator rod, completing design of the guide plat

Abstract: OCT device (1) includes: a signal processor (110) obtaining preview image data corresponding to a volume image with predetermined graininess by a single image capture by measuring subject information in a direction along the optical axis of the laser beam at a preset point interval for two-dimensional scanning; a memory (120); and an instruction receiving means (130). The signal processor (120) obtains pieces of the preview image data by a plurality of image captures with an origin of the two-dimensional scanning shifted by a small interval smaller than the point interval so as to divide the point interval each time a piece of the preview image data is acquired, and generates measurement-image-capture image data by reconstructing pieces of the preview image data obtained by a plurality of image captures and stored in the memory (120) up to a point when an instruction was received.

Abstract: A method and system for fabricating a dental appliance for orthodontic treatment. The method comprises the steps of obtaining three-dimensional dental data from a patient scan, locating initial tooth positions, generating optimal arch forms, and determining a digital model for fabricating an orthodontic aligner with additive device. The system comprises a scanning apparatus to acquire three-dimensional dental data, and a computer apparatus programmed with instructions for generating optimal arch forms, and determining a digital model for fabricating an orthodontic aligner with additive device.

Abstract: The present invention provides dental amalgam recycling systems, useful for recycling particles from a dental liquid effluent drawn, for example, from a suctioning device.

Abstract: A suction member for a high-volume evacuator (HVE) suction tool used in dental procedures. The suction member has a connection portion at a proximal end, a tubular portion connected to the connection portion, and a suction tip connected to the tubular portion at a distal end. The suction tip includes outwardly flared lobes and open-ended peripheral vent openings alternating about its circumference. The distal ends of the lobes are generally aligned in an oblique distal tangent plane inclined relative to a longitudinal axis of the tubular portion. The vent openings are spaced closer together towards a front side of the suction member, and the lobes include a widest and most flared rear lobe that is useful for soft tissue retraction.

Abstract: A denture cleaning system for cleaning and disinfecting a denture and a mouth of a user. The denture cleaning system includes a reservoir tank with an inlet and an outlet, a piston disposed slidably inside the reservoir tank, an actuating rod, an actuator, a nozzle, a check valve, one or more processors, and a sensor. The actuator is configured to urge the piston to move along the first axis and in a first direction inside the reservoir tank and, to thereby, discharge the mouthwash solution into the mouth of the user through the outlet of the reservoir tank. The one or more processors are configured to receive a first set of data from a user and send commands associated with movements of the actuating rod to the actuator.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a head unit and a handle unit detachably combined with the head unit and supplying a driving voltage to the head unit in response to a user's manipulation. The handle unit includes an insertion member including a base portion and one or more protrusion portions protruding from the base portion, and a plurality of connection terminals having a portion positioned to protrude outward from the insertion member, and electrically connected to the head unit when the head unit and the handle unit are combined.

Abstract: A controllable operation-free take-out ureteral stent with a degradable coating includes a ureteral stent, a traction wire, a discharged body, and a degradable fixture, where the discharged body is fixed on one end of the traction wire, and the degradable fixture fixes the discharged body on the other end of the traction wire and is arranged close to one end of the ureteral stent within a limited period of time; the ureteral stent comprises a nondegradable base layer and a degradable coating which are sequentially arranged from inside to outside; the problem of bacterial adhesion on the surface of the ureteral stent caused by long indwelling time or patients' special allergies can be solved by automatic degradation and peeling off of the degradable coating on the surface of the ureteral stent within a certain period of time.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cardiovascular structure reconstruction are provided. A method of reconstructing a cardiovascular structure may include imaging the cardiovascular structure, producing a three-dimensional model of the cardiovascular structure based on the imaging, and creating a three-dimensional model of a patch corresponding to the three-dimensional model of the cardiovascular structure, where the patch is configured to reconstruct the cardiovascular structure to a normal geometry. A patch for a cardiovascular structure may include at least one layer of anisotropic material including an outermost perimeter and one or more notches extending inward from the outermost perimeter, where each of the one or more notches creates a discontinuity in the outermost perimeter. In some cases, each of the one or more notches includes a first edge and a second opposing edge, and the patch further includes one or more sutures configured to secure the first edge to the second opposing edge.

Abstract: A stent graft assembly including a main body and a branch coupling extending radially from the main body. A proximal end of the single branch stent device is configured to seal in an ascending portion of an aorta. The assembly further includes a modular stent device including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the modular stent graft is configured to couple to a distal end of the single branch stent device. The modular stent device includes a main body configured to couple inside the main body of the single branch stent device. The modular stent device includes a bypass gate and an artery leg. The modular stent device is configured to bifurcate at a bifurcation point from the main body to the bypass gate and the artery leg outside of and distal the distal end of the single branch stent device.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens comprising an anterior surface and a posterior surface, at least one of the anterior surface and posterior surface including a first surface region corresponding to a photopic aperture of a pupil and a second surface region corresponding to a difference between the photopic aperture and a mesopic aperture of the pupil. A first microstructure pattern formed in a the first surface region, the first microstructure pattern introducing a phase perturbation into an optical path of incoming light such that a full depth of focus for photopic vision is provided.

Abstract: A stent that is sleeved and radially expandable, and which in an expanded state provides a breathable, generally tubular structure sized and shaped for residence in a sinus or nasal cavity or passage, and in an unexpanded state has a cross-sectional diameter suitable for insertion into such cavity or passage. The sleeve limits expansion and outward pressure exerted by the stent and thereby can prevent or reduce the incidence of headache in patients, and can provide increased surface area for improved elution of chugs to nearby mucosal tissue.

Abstract: Prosthetic heart valve devices for percutaneous replacement of native heart valves and associated systems and method are disclosed herein. A prosthetic heart valve device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology can include an expandable support having an outer surface and configured for placement between leaflets of the native valve. The device can also include a plurality of asymmetrically arranged arms coupled to the expandable support and configured to receive the leaflets of the native valve between the arms and the outer surface. In some embodiments, the arms can include tip portions for engaging a subannular surface of the native valve.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve including a stent frame and a valve structure. The valve structure is disposed within a lumen of the stent frame. The stent frame is configured to self-expand from a compressed condition for transluminal delivery. The stent frame has a lattice structure forming a tubular shape defining a circumference and a plurality of closed cells arranged to define a band exhibiting a variable radial stiffness. The prosthesis can be deployed such that the band applies a minimal force on to anatomical locations relating to the heart's conductive pathways. A region of the band otherwise having low radial stiffness is located at or over a conductive pathway upon final implant.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve has a frame and a valvular structure supported by the frame. The frame has cells distributed circumferentially around the frame and formed by struts. The struts includes a support arm, which has a fixed end portion extending from an axial end portion of the frame and a free end portion disposed toward an opposite axial end portion of the frame relative to the fixed end portion. The fixed end portion has a rotational position that is rotationally offset relate to that of the free end portion. When the frame is in a radially-compressed configuration, a second locking member of the struts is spaced apart from a first locking member of the free end portion of the support arm. When the frame is in the radially-expanded configuration, the second locking member engages the first locking member, thereby restricting the frame from moving from the radially-expanded configuration.

Abstract: A replacement heart valve comprises a unibody, folded, double-wall stent, with a stent cover and a leaflet valve attached to the inner lumen of the stent. The heart valve is delivered using a multi-pulley, suture-based stent restraint assembly provided by fixed guide openings or structures along the distal end of the delivery system that independently permits expansion of the distal and proximal ends of the outer wall of the stent, and control of the inner wall expansion simultaneously with or separately from the expansion of the outer wall.

Abstract: A system includes a medical device for implanting in a valve of a subject, the implantable medical device having a self-expanding frame; and a holder configured to retain the frame of the implantable medical device in a constricted configuration and to control expansion of the frame. The holder has a controllably constrictable and expandable loop, wherein the loop is disposed about at least a portion of the self-expanding frame such that constriction or expansion of the first loop controls constriction or expansion of the frame.

Abstract: A delivery catheter for a stent. The delivery catheter may comprise a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end includes a stent attachment region adapted to receive a stent. The stent may be of the self-expanding type. The catheter further comprises a handle at its proximal end and at least one sheath which may at least partially circumferentially cover said stent such as to retain it in a collapsed configuration. The sheath is coupled at its proximal end to an actuator located on said handle portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a less or minimally invasive fixation device for fixating a feltable textile (108) at a target site that includes an elongate tubular member, a needle and a drive assembly. The elongate tubular member has a proximal end and a distal end and an interior lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The needle assembly comprises at least one felting needle, which is arranged or arrangeable at the distal end of the elongate tubular member and is movable relatively to the elongate tubular member with a reciprocal motion. The drive assembly is arranged in the interior lumen of the tubular member and operably connected to the needle assembly for moving the at least one felting needle with the reciprocal motion when the at least one needle is located at the distal end such that the feltable textile can be fixated at the target site.

Abstract: An exemplary system for delivering annuloplasty implants includes an elongated inner catheter assembly, a manifold attached to the proximal portion of the inner catheter, a steering knob assembly coupled to the manifold, a torquer control knob assembly coupled to the manifold, and a central lead extending from a proximal portion of the torquer control knob assembly to the distal portion of the inner catheter assembly. The manifold is configured to present a medial driver tube, a lateral driver tube, a medial lead, a lateral lead, a medial tether puller and a lateral tether puller to a surgeon. Additional annuloplasty implant instrumentation and methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: An implant for use at a heart of a subject includes a contraction wire. The contraction wire extends from a first portion of the implant, to which a first wire-end of the contraction wire is attached, to a second portion of the implant. An adjustment mechanism, including a pulley system including a first pulley and a second pulley, is coupled to the contraction wire. Actuation of an actuator increases the distance between the first and second pulleys, thereby drawing the contraction wire into the adjustment mechanism and drawing the first portion and the second portion closer together. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A bone cap (100) for preventing leakage of medullary canal components in a residual limb (102) that can lead to pathologies such as heterotopic ossification reducing heterotopic ossification and a method for using the same are provided. The bone cap (100) includes a proximal base (114) and an insertion extension portion (116) extending from the proximal base (114). The insertion extension portion (116) has an outer surface and a distal end (112b) opposite the proximal base (114). The insertion extension portion (116) is configured to be inserted into a resected portion of a bone (104) of a patient. The bone cap (100) also has at least one bone engaging feature (120) disposed on the outer surface of the insertion extension portion (116) adjacent to the distal end (112b) of the insertion extension portion (116). A porous coating (122) is disposed on the outer surface of the insertion extension portion (116) adjacent to the proximal base (114).

Abstract: In one aspect, an implant for replacing subject tissue includes a nonbiologic portion and a biologic portion grown on the nonbiologic portion. The biologic portion may be grown on the nonbiologic portion before being implanted in the subject. The nonbiologic portion may comprise a porous metal substrate (e.g., scaffolding). The nonbiologic portion may be formed by 3D printing (i.e., additive manufacturing). The nonbiologic portion may be patient-specific. A robot may be used to shape the implant before implantation and/or to shape bone being replaced/resurfaced.

Abstract: Provided is an artificial joint that improves fatigue strength and fixes to a bone. An artificial joint includes a stem portion having a distal end for insertion into a bone, a proximal end opposite the distal end, and a roughened surface portion provided in a proximal end-side portion, which has a rougher surface than a distal end-side portion, and which is larger in cross-sectional area than the distal end-side portion. The roughened surface portion includes a distal end-side edge section and a proximal end-side section, the distal end-side edge section including a distal end-side edge portion of the roughened surface portion, the proximal end-side section being configured as a section closer to the proximal end than the distal end-side edge section is to the proximal end. The distal end-side edge section has a surface roughness Ra1 lower than a surface roughness Ra2, Ra3 of the proximal end-side section.

Abstract: According to one example, a posterior-stabilized femoral prosthesis for a knee arthroplasty. The femoral prosthesis can include medial and lateral condyles, a femoral cam and a recess. The medial and lateral condyles can be shaped to articulate with a tibial articular surface of a tibial bearing component through a range of motion, in which full extension corresponds to zero degrees flexion of a knee joint and positive flexion corresponds to greater than zero degrees flexion of the knee joint. In a sagittal plane, the medial and lateral condyles can define medial and lateral multi-radius curves, respectively. The medial multi-radius curve can have a single common radius swept through a first angular extent to define a single arc length that extends from between substantially ?20 degrees flexion to substantially 90 degrees flexion, inclusive.

Abstract: A tibial spacer paddle comprises a spacer block comprising opposing bearing surfaces, an alignment slot extending into the spacer block; and a handle extending from the spacer block. The spacer block can include feet for passively engaging the femur or pegs for actively engaging a femoral component so that the spacer block is linked to the femur while the tibia rotates. A tibial spacer system comprises a provisional component having an alignment tab extending from a body and an alignment indicator located on the body, a femoral component and a pin extending from the femoral component. The pin can engage the alignment tab so that the provisional component is linked to the femur while the tibia rotates. In addition to or alternatively to the alignment tab and pin, the provisional component can include a tibial plate that can be rotationally connected to the provisional component.

Abstract: Convertible shoulder arthroplasty systems and configurations for components thereof are described. In some embodiments, an implant component is provided. The implant component includes one of a glenoid component comprising a concave outer surface, and a glenosphere component comprising a convex outer surface. The system may also include one of a first baseplate comprising a central bossed portion extending from an underside thereof and a central aperture disposed therethrough or a second baseplate comprising a central bossed portion extending from a top side thereof and a central aperture disposed there through. In some implementations, an anchor boss comprising a central aperture extending therethrough is provided. The system may include a central compression screw configured to be secured through the central aperture and, thereby, securely compress the first baseplate, the second baseplate or the anchor boss against the patient bone.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for a partial glenoid implant for use during glenoid arthroplasty, including related surgical methods and instruments.

Abstract: A calcaneal prosthesis system includes a body having a dorsal surface, a plantar surface, an anterior surface, and a posterior end. The posterior end has a tuberosity. The anterior surface has at least a concavity or convexity shaped for receiving a cuboid bone or mid-foot bone. The dorsal surface includes a convex or concave surface for engaging a talus bone or distal tibia. An integrally formed intramedullary (IM) nail extends from the dorsal surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spinal interbody spacer that includes a spinal spacer body with an asymmetrical open end, an asymmetrical screw fixation plate configured to couple with the asymmetrical open end, and a locking mechanism configured to lock the screw fixation plate and the spinal spacer body together.

Abstract: A monoblock implant for fusing a cervical motion segment includes (a) an interbody portion configured to be positioned between superior and inferior vertebral bodies, of the cervical motion segment, with a first side of the interbody portion facing a first uncinate joint of the cervical motion segment and a second side of the interbody portion facing a second uncinate joint of the cervical motion segment, (b) a first wing extending away from the first side to extend into the first uncinate joint, and (c) a second wing extending away from the second side to extend into the second uncinate joint.

Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.

Abstract: Expandable intervertebral spacer system having a top plate and a bottom plate which are separated and held apart a changeable distance forming a cage. The plates are held apart by four locking mechanisms in the cage at or near the corners or the periphery of the plates, leaving the cavity of the cage substantially unobstructed. Each locking mechanism is made of two saw-toothed posts that cooperate to lock the top plate a desired distance from the bottom plate. The saw-tooth posts are biased against each other with a spring. Once the spacer is implanted in a patient with a removable insertion tool, the top and bottom plates are forced apart incrementally, one saw tooth at a time, in a ratchet-like motion, using a removable expansion mechanism. Optionally, each stanchion is surrounded by a sheath to prevent bone particles and other debris from interfering with the mating of the saw teeth.

Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer that is delivered in the anterior approach with adjustable height and end plate angulation (lordosis). The expandable interbody spacer is configured to have an initial collapsed state having a first height suitable for being inserted into an intervertebral space defined by a pair of adjacent vertebrae, and an expanded state having a second height that is greater than the first height. The expandable interbody spacer may be expanded from the initial collapsed state to the expanded state in-situ. The expanded state increases the distance between the adjacent vertebrae and provides support to the adjacent vertebrae while bone fusion occurs and also provides rigid support between the adjacent vertebrae that withstands compressive forces.

Abstract: A surgical driver apparatus includes a housing and an inner driver shaft having a proximal end secured within the housing and a distal end extending out from a first side of the housing. The inner driver shaft is configured to rotate with respect to the housing. The surgical driver apparatus further includes an outer driver shaft and an idler driver shaft. The outer driver shaft is positioned coaxial with the inner driver shaft and configured to rotate independently from the inner driver shaft. The idler driver shaft is configured to transmit torque to the outer driver shaft. Additionally, the surgical driver apparatus includes a driver key comprising a driving feature and a counter-driving feature. The driver key is configured to engage a second side of the housing in one of a plurality of orientations configured to rotate the inner driver shaft and/or the outer driver shaft.

Abstract: An artificial hand, a kit of components for making the artificial hand and a method of making and installing the artificial hand on the arm stump of a person in need thereof. This artificial hand is made of relatively low-cost components and is fairly easy to assemble from a kit of such components. Additionally, the artificial hand can be relatively quickly and easily fit to the arm stump of a person in need thereof so that the person can wear and use the artificial hand immediately without excessive training or instructions.

Abstract: A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a covered stent. The covered stent has a hollow tubular structure provided with openings at two ends, and includes a main body stent, a window being arranged in a surface of the main body stent. The covered stent further includes an internal covering film; an edge of the internal covering film is connected to the main body stent, and a through hole communicating with an inner cavity of the covered stent is also formed in the internal covering film. The covered stent further includes a window supporting member, the window supporting member being arranged outside the internal covering film and protruding outwardly from a surface of the internal covering film.

Abstract: Stent including a mesh of wires having a radiopaque core material and a superelastic shell material and defining loops at a first stent end and open wire ends at a second stent end. The number of wire ends is double the number of loops; and more than 10 vol. %, in particular more than 20 vol. %, more particularly at least 25 vol. %, in particular at least 30 vol. % of each wire is constituted by the core material. The mesh includes (i) 48 wires, each having a wire diameter of 0.038 mm and an outer diameter of 3.65 mm or 4.15 mm or 4.65 mm; (ii) 52 wires each having a wire diameter of 0.042 mm and an outer diameter of 5.17 mm or 5.67 mm or 6.17 mm; or (iii) 64 wires each having a wire diameter of 0.046 mm or 0.05 mm and an outer diameter of 7.18 mm or 8.20 mm.

Abstract: Implantable devices—such as stents and rings—that comprise markers for tracking their deployment in a body lumen are disclosed. The markers may be used to monitor progress of expansion of the implantable device, potential migration of the implantable device, and diameters of the body lumen. Markers may be deployed in the body lumen separately from another implantable device to assist tracking of migration of the implantable device. Markers may be placed circumferentially around a wall of a body lumen to track growth of an aneurysm or a stricture.

Abstract: Devices and methods used to deploy a protheses, such as a stent, are disclosed. The devices include a stent deployment device including a handle assembly coupled to a delivery catheter assembly. The handle assembly includes an actuator operably coupled to a ratchet slide. A carrier coupled to an outer sheath of the delivery catheter assembly is axially displaced by the ratchet slide when the actuator is depressed. A distal deployment button allows proximal displacement of the carrier when in an actuated position to deploy a distal portion of the prosthesis. A proximal deployment button allows proximal displacement of the carrier when in an actuated position to deploy a proximal portion of the prosthesis. The proximal deployment button includes a stop member that is axially adjustable relative to the distal deployment button.

Abstract: Patient-specific implants with fenestration(s) positioned at locations specific to patient's anatomy at the site of implantation are made using automated methods for making the patient-specific implants through fenestration alignment. Devices for making the patient-specific implants are also described. Typically, the devices operate on input of the fenestration alignment derived from the automated method. The devices and methods may form patient-specific linear (isodiametric) as well as patient-specific tapered (heterodiametric) implants with fenestrations.

Abstract: A delivery device (100) is provided, including: a sheath core (20); a TIP head (40), the TIP head (40) being arranged at a distal end of the sheath core (20); and a fixing anchor (30), the fixing anchor (30) is arranged on an outer wall of the sheath core (20) and close to a proximal end of the TIP head (40); the sheath core (20) is fixed relative to the TIP head (40); the fixing anchor (30) is provided with a mounting portion (34), and a pull wire (60) can be accommodated in the mounting portion (34). In a process of loading a stent, the pull wire (60) applies an acting force on the fixing anchor (30), and the fixing anchor (30) is fixedly connected to the sheath core (20) and thus drives the sheath core (20), the TIP head (40) and the stent to move synchronously. Since the pull wire (60) does not directly come into contact with the stent, the stent can be prevented from being deformed due to the pressing of the pull wire (60) on the stent.

Abstract: A vascular stent deployment device and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments the deployment device may include a delivery catheter assembly. The delivery catheter assembly may include a self-expanding stent constrained by a rupturable sleeve. The self-expanding stent is disposed around an expandable member configured to partially expand to rupture the sleeve allowing the self-expanding stent to deploy. The expandable member may also be configured to aid in proximal displacement of the self-expanding stent as the delivery catheter assembly is manipulated to deploy the self-expanding stent.

Abstract: A polycentric hinge for an orthopedic device includes first and second hinge arms, and two cover plates, rather than numerous individual parts and fasteners. The first and second cover plates define a plurality of bearings and a plurality of recesses for receiving the bearings, whereby the hinge arms are mounted about the bearings and are pivotable relative to one another while encased by the first and second cover plates. Additional bearing surfaces are provided for securing snap-fitted rotation stops without a tool or fasteners. The components of the hinge are formed from injection molded materials such as plastics.

Abstract: A multi-axis rotation control ankle brace, wherein the direction and magnitude of force can be controlled around three axes of the ankle joint through an adjustable tensioning apparatus. The device may be applied to address conditions such as chronic ankle instability, foot drop, or osteoarthritis by providing such forces around the joint as an external-muscle tendon system to improve function, reduce pain, or restore mobility of the user. While more are contemplated herein, five preferred embodiments are specifically disclosed in the current application. Three preferred embodiments comprise a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion is anchored above the ankle joint and houses, in aspects, the adjustment mechanism. The proximal portion is connected to the distal portion by tensioning or compressive elements, through which threes can be controlled by the user via the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A hinge has a hinge body forming an articulating section extending between a first end and a second end of the hinge. The articulating section is adapted to bend from a neutral axis when the first and second ends are parallel to an angular range in which the first end is arranged among a plurality of angles within the angular range relative to the second end. The hinge body may define a receptacle along the articulating section, and an insert may be provided for insertion into the receptacle. The insert can modify the stiffness of the hinge in the angular range and is arranged parallel to the neutral axis.

Abstract: A back supporter is designed to be worn by anyone who needs support in the bending position is described and may include selectable range limiters the user can select to restrict the motion of the hinge. The back supporter is to be worn on the front of the body from mid-chest to mid-thigh. The back supporter is hinged at the waist with supports that allow the wearer to bend to a certain degree and stop. In some embodiments the back supporter may include hinges that provide for the unlimited adjustment of the bending position for the back supporter. The back support takes pressure off of the lower back of the user and reduces fatigue and lower back injuries.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to effectively correct highly deformed nails. This nail correcting tool (1) has a top surface (11) and a bottom surface (12), and the bottom surface (12) has a curved part (21) and a straight part (22). In a state in which the end of the curved part (21) is placed against the lateral edge of the nail, making the point of action to be said end, the fulcrum to be a point on the curved part away from said end, and the point of effort to be a point on the straight part, a force is applied to the point of effort and the lateral edge of the nail is thereby separated from the skin by the principle of leverage. In this way, the invention meets the aforementioned purpose.

Abstract: An ostomy device for digestive tracts includes an ostomy body. The ostomy body includes a first end and a second end. The ostomy body further includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an ostomy hole passing through the ostomy body. An outer retaining plate is disposed close to the first end. The outer retaining plate includes an outer contact surface. An inner retaining member is disposed on the second end. The inner retaining member includes an inner contact surface. At least one sensor unit is disposed on at least one of the outer surface, the inner surface, the outer contact surface and the inner contact surface. The sensor unit includes a sensing surface. The sensing surface is exposed. A processing unit is in signal communication with the sensor unit for receiving sensor information of the sensor unit. A power supply unit is supplying required power.