Abstract: A system for bone resurfacing or total hip replacement, including an acetabular component having a first cavity, a dual mobility liner having a second cavity, the outer surface of the liner being configured to be received within the first cavity and articulable therein relative to the inner surface of the acetabular component and a femoral component having a head and a stem extending from the head and being configured to be received within a femur, an outer surface of the head being configured to be received within the second cavity. The dual mobility liner includes a plurality of openings that extend from an outer surface of the liner to an inner surface of the liner, such that the plurality of openings facilitate fluid communication between opposing sides of the liner.

Abstract: A periprosthetic fracture repair solution that provides a variety of fracture fixation options should a fracture occur after total hip, knee, or especially a total shoulder arthroplasty, and provides associated methods and apparatus for application of provided fixation. The ability to pre-engineer fracture fixation contingent solutions into humeral components provides for a distinct clinical advantage in the planning and execution for periprosthetic fracture fixation. Said methods and apparatus include targeting devices which allow for intimate association of fixed angle locking screws in pre-drilled holes in an existing prosthetic or other components including additional fixation components. Such apparatus and methods further include the use of alignment devices and other components to allow for ease of repair of periprosthetic fractures utilizing the pre-engineered solutions.

Abstract: Interbody implants may be formed by a product by process in which a first metallic frame component having an interconnected superior endplate and an interconnected inferior endplate are formed. In some embodiments, the endplates are interconnected by flexible struts and in others they are interconnected by translating struts. In various embodiments, a polymeric body may be infilled between the superior endplate and inferior endplate by a molding process, e.g., an injection molding process or an overmolding process. In various embodiments, the metallic frame may have a first compressive stiffness, the polymeric body may have a second compressive stiffness, and the first compressive stiffness of the metallic frame may be about 20% to about 80% of the second stiffness of the body. In various embodiments, a sum of the first compressive stiffness of the metallic frame and the second stiffness of the body is about 33,500 N/mm to about 11,500 N/mm.

Abstract: A flexible intervertebral cage with opening is provided, including a main body, a porous structure part, a side opening, and a rear opening. The porous structure part is arranged at the corresponding positions of the upper and lower parts of the main body; the side opening are located on the two sides of the main body that are different from the upper and lower parts, and the rear opening is located at the other ends of the upper and lower parts of the main body opposite to the end part that connects the upper and lower part. As such, a C-shaped opening structure is used to effectively reduce stress shielding and stress transfer. The biomimetic porous structure of the structural part can promote the attachment and growth of bone cells.

Abstract: A surface-treated intervertebral fusion cage is provided, including a main body and a porous structure portion. The porous structure portion is arranged at the corresponding position of the upper and lower parts of the main body. The surface-treated intervertebral fusion cage can improve the biocompatibility, and the surface etching and thermal treatment can increase the coating coverage and increase the mechanical toughness of the cage of the present invention.

Abstract: A spinal implant for placement between vertebral bodies includes a first member for engaging one of the vertebral bodies, a second member for engaging an opposing one of the vertebral bodies, and at least one extendable support element for inducing movement of the entire first member away from the second member. The first member is connected to the second member such that the first member moves away from the second member by a larger distance at a first end of the implant than at a second end of the implant. A connecting member may connect the first and second members together at the second end of the implant. The connecting member may include one or more rotatable linkages, or the connecting member may be an extension of one of the first and second members slidably received within a track defined within the other of the first and second members.

Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.

Abstract: An implant delivery device may include a handle disposed at a proximal end of the implant delivery device and configured to be grasped by a user. The device may further include an outer shaft extending from the handle to a distal end of the implant delivery device. In addition, the implant delivery device may include an implant holding portion proximate the distal end of the implant delivery device, the implant holding portion being configured to retain a sheet-like implant during implantation of the implant. Further, the implant holding portion may be configured to receive the implant between a fixed implant supporting flange member and configured to support the implant on one side, and a movable implant supporting flange member. The fixed implant supporting flange member may include a pair of substantially triangular shaped wings extending from a centerline axis of the outer shaft.

Abstract: A joint device of an orthosis or prosthesis or for an orthosis or prosthesis with an upper part, a lower part, a joint that comprises a joint axis, about which the upper part is mounted such that it can be swivelled relative to the lower part, and an actuator, which is designed to influence a swivelling of the upper part relative to the lower part. The actuator is mounted at an upper part fixing point on the upper part and at a lower part fixing point on the lower part. At least two joints are arranged between the upper part fixing point and the lower part fixing point, wherein the joints enable a swivelling of the actuator relative to the upper part fixing point and the lower part fixing point, and the joint each form at least one joint axis, at least one of which is not oriented parallel to the joint axis.

Abstract: A data transfer method for a prosthesis or orthosis, said prosthesis or orthosis including a data storing means and a processing means, the method comprising: obtaining data related to an operation of the prosthesis or orthosis and/or to an environment of the prosthesis or orthosis; storing the obtained data and/or processed data based on the obtained data in the data storing means; transferring, using a communication module connected to the prosthesis or orthosis, at least part of the stored data and/or processed data based on the stored data, to a remote server.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a joint (2, 28) of an orthopedic device that comprises a first part (8), a second part (4), which is arranged on the first part (8) such that it can be pivoted about a pivot axis (12), an active actuator (42), a self-locking transmission (16, 50) and an electric control unit for controlling the actuator (42), the electric control unit controlling the actuator (42) during the method in such a way that the second part (4) moves according to forces acting on it externally.

Abstract: A shock absorbing liner or sock that has an opening, a closed liner distal end, and sidewalls. The distal end further comprises a distal region that is knitted with spacer fabric to the same circumference as the liner or sock or is configured to conform to specific areas of a foot; preferably, (1) the toe region leaving out the big toe region, (2) the metatarsal head (MTH) 1 region leaving out the MTHs 2-3 region and the MTHs 4-5 region, (3) the medial mid-foot region, (4) the lateral mid-foot region, and (5) the lateral heel region leaving out the medial heel region. The spacer fabric is preferred as a 2×2 knit outer wall with a 1×3 inner wall made using a number of knitting steps described herein but may be a multitude of configurations allowing for a continuous seamless shape in three dimensions.

Abstract: A vascular implant configured for occluding a vasculature of a patient having a biocompatible polymeric structure formed of a plurality of filaments spaced to maintain surface porosity and an inner radiopaque coil positioned within the longitudinally extending opening of the polymeric structure and attached to the polymeric structure. The polymeric structure and radiopaque coil are attached forming a joint at the distal end.

Abstract: A vascular stent is disclosed, the vascular stent being a self-expanding braided tubular structure constructed from interwoven first and second components, or from interwoven second component interwoven. The first components include at least one first braid wire (11), each first braid wire (11) including a first wire core (111) and a cladding jacket (112) covering the first wire core (111). The second components include at least one first braid wire (11) and at least one second braid wire (12). The vascular stent is wholly fluoroscopically visible so that its boundaries can be identified during a surgical procedure, allowing a physician to clearly determine whether the vascular stent has adhered to a blood vessel wall. Moreover, the vascular stent provides strong support.

Abstract: A stent may include a tubular stent body having a lumen extending therethrough. The stent may further include an anchor portion attached to an end of the tubular stent body, where the lumen continues through the anchor portion, and where the anchor portion includes at least one opening configured to facilitate tissue ingrowth. The anchor portion may be detachable from the tubular stent body while the stent is in a deployed state.

Abstract: A stent includes an expandable tubular body formed of one or more interwoven wires, and including a plurality of anti-migration features each having a first end fixed to the tubular body and a second end extending radially outward from an outer surface of the tubular body. The anti-migration features may be formed of a closed loop of one or more of the interwoven wires extending from the outer surface of the tubular body. The closed loops may be formed at the first end, the second end and/or along a medial region of the tubular body. In some instances, the base of the loops may be a cross-over point of the wire(s) forming the closed loop. The wire(s) may be welded at the cross-over point.

Abstract: A delivery system includes a shaft including first and second main lumens spaced from each other and forming a common U-shaped lumen at distal portions of the lumens, a delivery device including a first and second members disposed within the first and second main lumens and a manifold coupling the first and second members disposed in the common U-turn lumen, wherein proximal movement of the first member of the delivery device along a first longitudinal axis causes corresponding proximal movement of the manifold within the common U-turn lumen and corresponding proximal movement of the second member along a second longitudinal axis different than the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An implantable medical device deployment system is disclosed that employs both a sheath element and a constraint member to protect implantable medical devices during delivery in a body while providing simple, accurate, and reliable device deployment. The delivery system is configured so that loading and deployment forces are not directly related to device diameter, length, or design, thus allowing a more universal delivery system across various delivered device configurations and product lines. The deployment system can provide numerous benefits, include better protection for drug-coated implantable devices.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the disclosure, an orthopedic spine brace is described. The brace features a back panel; a first and second lateral frame assembly; and a chest plate attachment. The first lateral frame assembly includes a first superior frame member and a first hinge coupled to both a first end of the first superior frame member to allow for angular adjustment of the first superior frame member. The second lateral frame assembly includes a second superior frame member and a second hinge coupled to both a first end of the second superior frame member to allow for angular adjustment of the second superior frame member. The chest plate attachment includes (i) a lock attachment member for coupling to a second end of the first superior frame member and (ii) a hinged attachment member for coupling to a second end of the second superior frame member.

Abstract: An ostomy collection device (10) including: a housing (12) which defines a collecting volume for receiving and storing waste from an ostomy appliance, an inlet (30) for fluidly connecting to an outlet of an ostomy appliance so that waste from the ostomy appliance flows into the collecting volume, an outlet (32) for emptying the contents of the collecting volume, and a lid portion (40) which is pivotable between a first position, in which the outlet (32) is open and waste can flow through the outlet (32) from the collecting volume, and a second position in which waste flow through the outlet (32) is impeded or substantially prevented.

Abstract: A closure system for a drainable ostomy appliance, which appliance includes a body side wall and a non-body side wall sealed to one another to define a collection cavity and a neck portion terminating in a discharge outlet. The closure system includes a first portion on the body side wall having first and second closure members defining a gap therebetween and a second portion on the non-body side wall having a third closure member having an enlarged head portion. In an open state, the neck portion is unfolded. In a closed state, the first closure member is folded onto the third closure member with an edge of the first member engaging the enlarged head through the side wall sheet material, and the first, second and third closure members folded over onto the non-body side wall at a tight fold to seal the discharge outlet.

Abstract: A collecting implement includes a cylindrical body portion having a stretchability; and a hollow portion formed in the body portion, wherein the hollow portion includes an inlet portion which is formed such that one end side of the body portion is open and through which a material is introduced; and a collecting portion which is formed continuously from the inlet portion and contains the material. In the collecting portion, a predetermined part is more stretchable than a part of the collecting portion other than the predetermined part so that the predetermined part can bulge toward an outer side of the body portion when the material introduced from the inlet portion is contained.

Abstract: An external catheter system is provided. The external catheter system includes an elongated sheath having an open upper end and an open lower end and a check valve. An inflatable ring is affixed about the open upper end. In some embodiments, the inflatable ring is removably securable to the open upper end of the elongated sheath. An inflation tube is in fluid communication with an interior volume of the inflatable ring. A syringe valve is affixed to a distal end of the inflation tube, wherein the syringe valve operably connects to a syringe. Upon depression of a plunger of the syringe, air is dispensed into the inflatable ring. The check valve has a generally conical shape and is inserted into the elongated sheath and is disposed before the drainage tube and sits within the elongated sheath.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a menstrual cup, the menstrual cup according to the present invention comprising: a main body having an open end and a space therein in which menstrual blood is collected; an outlet on the other end of the main body; a stopper packing for blocking the outlet; and a connection part which has one end thereof connected to the stopper packing and the other end thereof directly or indirectly connected to the main body, and which is made of an elastic material so as to move the stopper packing to the original position thereof, if the stopper packing has been spaced away from the outlet due to an external force and then the external force is removed.

Abstract: Provided is a garment assembly that is configured to be worn by an individual to provide lumbar support in one configuration and to prevent an individual from sleeping directly on his/her back when in bed in another configuration. The device includes a strap configured to wrap around the torso of the individual. The strap member is attachable to an elongated position control member in either a horizontal or vertical configuration relative to the torso of the individual. The elongated position control member includes an elongated flap having a thickness that is comparable to the thickness of the elongated position control member and extending from a distal end of the member. The strap member includes an attachment configuration having a pair of horizontal slots and a pair of vertical slots for receiving and supporting the flap. The flap and attachment configuration include hook and loop fasteners to allow for attachment.

Abstract: A mandibular advancement frame includes a support portion for supporting a side surface of an intraoral device, and a connection portion connected to the support portion and inclined at an angle set in advance with respect to the support portion, wherein a plurality of through holes are provided in at least one of the support portion and the connection portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a contact lens for drug delivery with improved drug delivery efficiency and bioavailability. Since the contact lens for drug delivery according to the present disclosure is capable of stably releasing a drug, compared to ophthalmic solutions in the art, bioavailability may be expected to be enhanced by reducing the dosage and frequency of administration. In addition, the contact lens for drug delivery according to the present disclosure may be easily applied to various drugs, has little irritation to the ocular mucosa, and is useful for mass production because of its easy preparation method.

Abstract: An eye drop applicator includes an applicator body with a top cavity, a bottom cavity, and a dispensing channel connecting the bottom cavity with the top cavity such that a fluid can selectively flow through the dispensing channel to the top cavity. The top cavity includes an opening at a top end of the applicator body, and the bottom cavity includes a bottom opening at a bottom end of the applicator body. The bottom cavity may receive a portion of an applicator container within the bottom cavity to assemble the eye drop applicator with the applicator container containing the fluid to be dispensed.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting with alignment of a dropping nozzle of an eye dropper bottle includes a tubular hub configured for selective engagement with the dropping nozzle to laterally surround the dropping nozzle within a hub lumen thereof. A first semispherical disc has a first center aperture which laterally surrounds an outer wall of the tubular hub and a first disc body which is semispherically curved. A second semispherical disc has a second center aperture which laterally surrounds the outer wall of the tubular hub and a second disc body which is semispherically curved. The first and second disc rims are attached together at a rim perimeter to laterally enclose a substantially fluid tight toroidal indicator space. At least one user-perceptible liquid is located within the indicator space, the liquid shifting with respect to the tubular hub under influence of gravity responsive to an angular position of the tubular hub.

Abstract: In a laser delivery system for an ophthalmic laser surgery system, a laser beam scanner employs a single or two MEMS micromirror arrays. Each micromirror in the array is capable of being independently actuated to rotate to desired angles. In one embodiment, one or two micromirror arrays are controlled to scan a laser beam in two directions. In another embodiment, a micromirror array is controlled to both correct optical aberrations in the laser beam and scan the laser beam in two directions. In yet another embodiment, a micromirror array is controlled to cause the laser beam to be focused to multiple focal spots simultaneously and to scan the multiple focal spot simultaneously. The ophthalmic laser surgery system also includes an ultrashort pulse laser, a laser energy control module, focusing optics and other optics, and a controller for controlling the laser beam scanner and other components of the system.

Abstract: A hollowed-out earpick head and an earpick, belonging to the field of ear canal cleaning, includes a connecting rod and a cleaning end on an end surface at one end of the connecting rod, an outer wall of the cleaning end is an outwardly convex arc-shaped wall, the cleaning end is hollowed out with a pre-storage cavity, a transportation cavity in communication with the pre-storage cavity extends through the connecting rod, an end of the cleaning end away from the connecting rod is configured with a collecting tank in communication with the pre-storage cavity, the cleaning end is hollowed out with a lateral groove. The cleaning end is hollowed out and in communication with the pre-storage cavity.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a therapeutic patch, its manufacture and use wherein the patch comprises: a fabric layer made of synthetic fibers stretchable in both directions along a substantially orthogonal transverse axis of the patch, an adhesive layer on said face side of the base layer, an active agent dispersed in said adhesive layer, and optionally, a penetration enhancing agent in said adhesive layer.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to methods, systems, and apparatus for obtaining flame-perforated films which reduce or eliminate skewing of perforations in such films caused by thermal creep, whereby the film has perforations arranged to provide controlled tear characteristics, especially in both the lengthwise or machine direction (MD), and the crosswise or transverse direction (TD).

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for instilling fluid to a tissue site in a negative-pressure therapy environment are described. Illustrative embodiments may include a pneumatically-actuated instillation pump that can draw a solution from a solution source during a negative-pressure interval, and instill the solution to a dressing during a venting interval. In one example embodiment, a system for providing negative-pressure and instillation to a tissue site may comprise a negative-pressure device and an instillation device. The negative-pressure device may comprise a negative-pressure source and a controller electrically coupled to the negative-pressure source. The instillation device may comprise a dosing valve having a dosing chamber including a dosing outlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid port and a dosing inlet configured to be fluidly coupled to a source of instillation solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to elastic laminates and methods for assembling elastic laminates that may be used to make absorbent article components. Elastic laminates may include one or more reinforcement layers positioned between unstretched portions of elastic materials and substrates to which the elastic materials are bonded.

Abstract: A method for producing a wearing article includes: a step of producing a waist member including a waist body and male fasteners; a step of joining an absorber to the waist body; and a step of engaging the male fastener and a female fastener of the absorber with each other by folding the absorber in two in an orthogonal direction, then folding, in a width direction, both side portions of the waist member, in which the step of producing the absorber includes a step of producing a core by holding an SAP on a core-side first non-woven fabric so as to form a first low-density region that holds an SAP having a lower density than an SAP in a holding region for holding the SAP and that is adjacent in an orthogonal direction to both end portions of the holding region in the orthogonal direction.

Abstract: The invention refers to a swab kit for sampling specimens from humans or animals, comprising a swab applicator (1) comprising a swab rod (2) having an extremity (E) and a sampling cloth (4) made of a low-absorbent flexible fabric, wherein the sampling cloth (4) is fixed to and wound, preferably in a spiral, in overlapping turns (T) around the swab rod (2), over a swab rod end region neighboring the extremity (E), in such a manner that at least an edge portion of the sampling cloth (4) overtops the extremity (E) by at least 1 mm when measured in a longitudinal direction of the swab rod (2).

Abstract: An absorbent article having a fastening component including a plurality of hooks. The fastening component is positioned adjacent to the proximal edge of at least one of the first belt or the second belt of the absorbent article, and the hooks are covered by the wearer-facing surface of the belt. In a wrapped configuration, the fastening component is configured to engage the side panels such that the leg openings are at least partially sealed providing for convenient and hygienic disposal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a disposable open-type absorbent hygiene article, comprising an absorbent assembly and an elastic back panel, wherein said elastic back panel comprises a panel material comprising elastic threads extending in said transverse direction (x) and being spaced apart in said longitudinal direction (y), said elastic threads providing elasticity to said elastic back panel, and said elastic back panel comprises no or only disabled elastic threads in a waist fringe region extending over a longitudinal length (Lw) from said second edge of said back panel towards said first edge of said back panel, wherein said length (Lw) is at least 3 mm.

Abstract: A disposable wearing article having an excellent rash preventing effect. The above problem is solved by a disposable wearing article including a top sheet having a skin contact region in contact with a skin of a wearer, wherein the skin contact region has, in a region to which a body fluid pervious treatment agent containing a nonionic surfactant having an amide group is applied, a glycerin-containing region to which glycerin is applied, and the top sheet has a two-layer structure of an upper layer of less than 2.0 dtex and a lower layer of 2.0 to 4.0 dtex, and is formed of a nonwoven fabric having a basis weight of 5 to 40 g/m2.

Abstract: The present invention relates absorbent article having a wearer facing surface and a garment facing surface, the absorbent article comprising: a topsheet, a backsheet, and a layer of absorbent material disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, wherein the topsheet comprises a first layer comprising cellulose-based fibers, the first layer comprising a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a plurality of apertures having side walls, wherein the first surface of the first layer forms at least part of the wearer facing surface; wherein the first surface of the first layer comprises at least one non-aperture area having a first non-aperture area contact angle as measured by Contact Angle Test; and wherein each of majority of the apertures has a side wall having an aperture contact angle as measured by Contact Angle Test, the aperture contact angle being higher than the first non-aperture area contact angle.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a topsheet on the wearer-facing side, a backsheet on the garment-facing side, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core comprises an absorbent material comprising a superabsorbent polymer, a core wrap enclosing the absorbent material, and a first channel disposed on one side of the longitudinal axis and a second channel disposed on the other side of the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An absorbent article having at least one disposal fastener. The disposal fastener includes a plurality of hook fasteners that are integral with a material of the absorbent article. The disposal fastener is configured to engage and hold a portion of the garment-facing surface of the absorbent article and secure the article in a compact configuration for disposal after the article has been used.

Abstract: Feminine hygiene articles are disclosed herein. The feminine hygiene articles described herein can provide easily discernable placement and orientation guides which reduce the likelihood of misapplication by the user, facilitated attachment guides which can reduce the likelihood of misapplication of the feminine pad and can also reduce the likelihood of improper attachment of the feminine pad to a panty. The feminine hygiene articles disclosed include wings which can provide cues on proper attachment of the article to the panty, and wing adhesive distributed in a way which can provide sustained coverage of the feminine hygiene article to the panty which reduces the likelihood that the pad will become detached during use.

Abstract: A system for measuring fluid absorption and retention properties of various samples having one or more materials, layers and/or articles. The system includes an optically or radiographically transparent fixture. The system enables measuring voxels having a grayscale value that demonstrate a difference in fluid densities and thereby enable the study of fluid flow and movement within and/or amongst various materials and articles in real time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable medical device liner. More specifically, the apparatus is removable, washable, and customizable to any wearable medical device. The apparatus further prevents accumulation of moisture, decreases chafing, and limits the buildup of odor caused by bacteria on the device. The apparatus is also intended to allow a user to install and remove the device liner by using one hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for protecting the safety of persons, in particular wheelchair users, in a vehicle, comprising a headrest and/or backrest at least one holder, to which the headrest and/or backrest is attached, for holding the headrest and/or backrest, wherein the holder is adapted to change the horizontal distance (XK) of the headrest and/or the horizontal distance (XR) of the backrest in the direction of travel from the person. The invention is characterized in that the holder includes at least one cushioning device for cushioning the impact of a person or a wheelchair against the headrest and/or backrest.

Abstract: A vehicle lift includes a lift base, a movable lift tower, and a movable platform. A first rail is configured to move the lift tower horizontally, and includes a outer extruded rails secured to the lift base, central extruded rails movable with respect to the outer extruded rails, and inner extruded rails movable with respect to the central extruded rails and fixed to the lift tower. A second rail assembly is fixed to the lift tower and may move the platform vertically with respect to the lift tower, and includes a outer extruded rails secured to the lift tower, central extruded rails movable with respect to the outer extruded rails, and inner extruded rails movable with respect to the central extruded rails and fixed to the lift tower.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robotic mobile support system configured to autonomously follow a subject with impaired mobility from a close but safe distance behind the subject and react to movements of the subject's torso and upper body to provide dynamic support for the subject and stop the subject from falling. The system comprises a mobile base vehicle, a robotic arm installed on the mobile base vehicle, and a LIDAR sensor for detecting the distance to a subject and the direction/speed of the subject. The robotic arm comprises one or more adjustable rear and side soft supports configured to support the subject and stop the subject from falling. The system can also comprise an onboard computer configured to process LIDAR data to control the movement of the mobile base vehicle and the robotic arm to stop the subject from falling.

Abstract: A chair is disclosed having a chair frame and a seating surface having a first side surface movably coupled to the frame, and a second side surface coupled to the frame. The first side surface is independently moveable relative to the second side surface. Each of the first side surface and the second side surface define a front end of the seating surface and a back end of the seating surface. A first actuator is coupled to the frame, where the first actuator is configured for operative communication with the first side surface.