Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an input device supported by a housing and coupled to a shaft. The input device comprises a drive shaft comprising a first bore, a capstan comprising a second bore, and a set screw coupling the capstan to the drive shaft. The set screw extends through at least a portion of the first bore of the drive shaft and the second bore of the capstan. The first bore of the drive shaft and the set screw are in threaded engagement with each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a steering gear for a surgical instrument and the surgical instrument. The steering gear includes two drives for the spatial alignment of a wobble plate rotatively coupled to a main shaft rotatable about a gimbal. The steering gear includes two linear slides each displaceably arranged along a guide axis connected to the two drives. Each linear slide is operatively connected to the wobble plate by an engagement element pair having an engagement opening and a lever element having a rod portion, and a head portion. One of the engagement elements is present on a circumference of the wobble plate and the other engagement element of the engagement element pair is present on a surface portion of the respective linear slide facing the wobble plate, said surface portion being a surface portion on a longitudinal side of the linear slide parallel to the guide axis.

Abstract: An ablation system and method provides for cooperatively transdermally ablating cardiac tissue by cooperating epicardial and endocardial components. The ablation system includes a first ablation component configured to be positioned on a first side of a target tissue. The first ablation component includes a first ablation element and a first magnetic element. The ablation system includes a second ablation component configured to be positioned on a second side of a target tissue. The second side is opposite the first side. The second ablation component includes a second ablation element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are configured to cooperate to facilitate positioning at least one of the first ablation component and the second component on the target tissue. The first ablation element and the second ablation element are configured to cooperate to create a lesion in the target tissue.

Abstract: A drape for providing a sterile field around a portion of an imaging device is provided. The drape includes an upper panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a front panel having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a rear panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. Further, a side edge of the rear panel and a side edge of the front panel define an opening therebetween.

Abstract: An organizer is provided for holding surgical forceps in a ready position. Each surgical forceps includes a pair of shanks with distal tips, proximal ring handles, and a ratchet mechanism adjacent the ring handles. The organizer has a base, and a wedge-shaped core projecting upwards along a vertical axis from the base. The core has a profile adapted to fit within a respective opening of each respective forceps bounded by the shanks and the ratchet mechanism when the ratchet mechanisms are engaged. A plurality of wings project radially from the core to define a plurality of substantially U-shaped channels between adjacent wings. The channels are configured to nest the shanks of the forceps so that the respective forceps are locked in the grooves by their respective ratchet mechanisms.

Abstract: Various torque-limiting surgical driver devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. The surgical driver can include a body, a motor that is configured to rotate a drill bit engaged with the surgical driver, and a processor configured to control operation of the surgical driver. The surgical driver can have torque-limiting functionality, such as by monitoring the amount of torque applied to a drill bit and reducing or stopping rotation of the drill bit when certain torque-limiting criteria are met.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to medical devices including occlusion devices, clot retrieval systems, and stents. More particularly, the medical devices described herein measure characteristics for intravascular treatment sites. The medical devices may include pressure sensors and/or length sensors that may be used to determine the effectiveness of the medical devices during or after treatment. These sensors may be particularly helpful when used on an occlusion device or a clot removal device.

Abstract: An MRI breast stabilization device optimizes the compression and immobilization of the breast during set-up before MRI imaging breast biopsy. The present invention provides breast support having a flat plate supporting a compression device that applies a uniform force against the breast tissue in an inward direction toward a biopsy grid plate (for legion localization). The breast tissue is held securely between the flat plate and the biopsy grid. The flat plate and the biopsy grid may support conventionally known breast coils that generate radiofrequency and/or receive magnetic signals from the MRI machine.

Abstract: A system for video conference communication including a framework supporting a monitor; a processor operatively coupled with the monitor; a camera operatively coupled with the processor, wherein the framework is located in an operating room and the camera is configured to scan at least one of an instrument and an implant; and a microphone and speaker operatively coupled to the processor, the microphone and speaker configured to transmit sound.

Abstract: A medical visualization apparatus includes two or more imaging devices and a processor. The two or more imaging devices are configured to acquire speckle images of an organ of a patient from multiple different directions. The processor is configured to (a) generate from the speckle images a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud of locations, (b) generate from the 3D point cloud of locations a 3D map of an anatomical surface of the organ, and (c) display the 3D map of the anatomical surface according to a requested gazing direction relative to the organ.

Abstract: A method for registration of digital medical images is provided. The method includes the step of storing a 3D digital medical image having a 3D anatomical feature and a first coordinate system and storing a 2D digital medical image having a 2D anatomical feature and a second coordinate system. The method further includes the steps of storing a placement of a digital medical object on the 3D digital medical image and the 2D digital medical image and generating a simulated 2D digital medical image from the 3D digital medical image, wherein the simulated 2D digital medical image comprises a simulated 2D anatomical feature corresponding to the 3D anatomical feature. The 2D anatomical feature is compared with the simulated 2D anatomical feature until a match is reached and a registration of the first coordinate system with the second coordinate system based on the match is determined.

Abstract: A method and a medical optical tracking system, wherein the medical optical tracking system is synchronized with at least one other medical optical tracking system, extraneous light signals of the at least one other optical tracking system are detected by way of a sensor or a camera used for tracking of the optical tracking system, temporal properties of the detected extraneous light signals are determined based on acquired sensor data or acquired camera images, and temporal properties of light signals generated by way of a light source of the optical tracking system and/or a measuring window of the sensor or the camera are defined, on the basis of the determined temporal properties of the extraneous light signals, such that the light signals from the light source and/or the measuring window lie in light signal pauses of the at least one other optical tracking system.

Abstract: A device comprising: (a) one or more markers, some or all of which are expandable rounded members that are expandable from a stored state to an expanded state and when in the expanded state each of the expandable rounded members expand to move into contact with a lumen in an organ; and (b) one or more tissue tags connected to the expandable rounded members or the expandable rounded members being made of a magnetized material; and wherein the expandable rounded members are configured to be located within and deployed from an insertion mechanism into the lumen in the organ.

Abstract: Aerosol containment apparatus and methods of use are provided herein. The apparatus provides for creating an interior rest space for a person. The apparatus includes a self-sealable cover which is configurable to seal the interior rest space for use in dental care, cosmetic care or other procedures. Access to the person is provided by arm ports located on the apparatus. These arm ports are flexible and allow for vertical, horizontal and angular arm movement procedures. The apparatus includes a partially or substantially transparent cover for visual access to the client and an internal utility tray for tool storage. The apparatus, also includes, an air filtration port equipped with a replaceable air filter.

Abstract: A method performed by a first device for locating a medical device within a medical facility includes determining, by the first device, that a second device is located in a same room as the first device, based on a first signal communicated between the first device and the second device; determining, by the first device, a distance to the at least one second device, based on a second signal communicated between the first device and the second device; and establishing communication with the second device. A device, a wireless stationary node, a location determining system and method, and a patient support apparatus are also described.

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a dental restoration device for a full-mouth dental replacement, including: a body extending between a gingival side and an occlusal/incisal side, wherein the body includes a plurality of teeth portions each having a tooth axis extending between the gingival side and the occlusal/incisal side that is offset from vertical; an ovate gingival contour defined on each tooth portion on the gingival side of the body; and at least first and second abutment holes extending through at least first and second teeth portions from the gingival side to the occlusal/incisal side, wherein each of the first and second abutment holes includes a longitudinal axis that is substantially coaxially aligned with the tooth axis of the first and second teeth portions, respectively.

Abstract: A system and method for treating the gums and teeth of a canine. The system and method comprising a finger applicator device and a gel solution to prevent tooth decay and gum diseases. The system and method further comprising DNA analysis to determine the risk of oral infection and treatment protocol.

Abstract: Techniques are described for moving and aligning groups of teeth, including the teeth of an entire arch, for orthodontic treatment planning. One or more 3D models each representing one of a plurality of the patient's teeth may be analyzed to identify feature points that represent clinically relevant reference points on the tooth. An arch shape may be generated based on the feature points. One or more control points, which characterize the path of the arch shape, may then be generated (e.g., from the identified feature points). A user may provide input that modifies the positions of one or more of the control points to adjust the arrangement of teeth, thereby producing a new arch shape, and new positions of the teeth may be determined according to the new arch shape.

Abstract: In particular embodiments, method, apparatus and system for receiving digital representations of the initial parameters of a dentition; simulating a first orthodontic treatment process on the digital representations of the initial parameters, displaying a set of output results from the simulation of the first orthodontic treatment process, simulating a second orthodontic treatment process on the output results from the simulation of the first orthodontic treatment process, and displaying a set of output results from the simulation of the second orthodontic treatment process are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Transparent Dental Alignment Device and a manufacturing method for the Transparent Dental Alignment Device. The disclosed manufacturing method for the Transparent Dental Alignment Device includes the steps: 3D printing the dental alignment device using a composition for forming transparent dental alignment devices as the raw material (S10); Removing uncured resin and liquid from the dental alignment device obtained in step S10 (S20); Post-curing the dental alignment device obtained in step S20 (S30); Post heat treatment of the dental alignment device obtained in step S30 (S40); Cleaning the dental alignment device obtained in step S40 (S50).

Abstract: An implant system and a method of forming the implant system including an implant to be implanted into living bone. The implant includes titanium. The implant includes a first surface geometry on a first portion of a surface of the implant and a second surface geometry on a second portion of the surface of the implant. The first surface geometry includes at least a submicron topography including tube-like structures and the second surface geometry includes a first micro-scale topography, a second micro-scale topography superimposed on the first topography, and a submicron topography superimposed on the first and second micro-scale topographies, the submicron topography including the tube-like structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scan body (7), which comprises a cylindrical or polyhedral shaped body and around its body protruding macro geometrical shapes, said shapes being distinct among them when used at least two. Additionally, the present invention relates to a helical chain (7) comprising a plurality of links (8), said links (8) having a rotation off set of 20 degrees clockwise or anti-clockwise with respect to the preceding link (8). At least two scan bodies (2) and one helical chain (7) form a system for intraoral scanning, wherein the helical chain (7) is positioned between at least two scan bodies (2), wherein the links (8) slide to at least two grooves of the scan bodies (2), each.

Abstract: Disclosed is method, a user interface, a computer program product and a system for predicting future development of a dental condition of a patient's set of teeth, wherein the method comprises: —obtaining two or more digital 3D representations for the teeth recorded at different points in time; —deriving based on the obtained digital 3D representations a formula expressing the development of the dental condition in terms of at least one parameter as a function of time; and—predicting the future development of the condition based on the derived formula.

Abstract: Provided are an intraoral image processing apparatus and an intraoral image processing method. The intraoral image processing method includes obtaining an original model and a resultant model for an object, modifying, based on a user input, a shape of one of the original model and the resultant model, and modifying, based on the modified shape, a shape of the other one of the original model and the resultant model.

Abstract: An apparatus for intraoral scanning comprises an elongate wand comprising a probe at a distal end of the wand, one or more cameras and a computer processor. The one or more cameras are disposed within the probe and arranged within the probe such that the one or more cameras receive rays of light from an intraoral cavity in a non-central manner, wherein the non-central manner in which the one or more cameras receive the rays of light from the intraoral cavity introduces image distortion. The computer processor is configured to generate a three-dimensional model of an intraoral surface based on images from the one or more cameras, wherein the computer processor compensates for the image distortion specifically introduced by the non-central manner in which the one or more cameras receive the rays of light from the intraoral cavity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses to determine the best (e.g., closest) match between a patient's current or jaw configuration and one actual or intended jaw configurations from a series of jaw configurations for the same patient that were previously generated. These methods and/or apparatuses may be used to transform a prior tooth model, from a prior stage or stages of a treatment plan, into a current tooth arrangement. This may include revising the digital model.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating a reduction coping includes receiving a digital model comprising a virtual preparation tooth, determining one or more virtual reduction regions on the virtual preparation tooth, and generating a virtual reduction coping comprising one or more exposed regions corresponding to the one or more virtual reduction regions. A method of generating a physical reduction coping includes receiving a 3D digital model of a virtual reduction coping and performing additive manufacturing to generate a physical reduction coping from the virtual reduction coping.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for screwing dental implants (101) which includes: a screw-in tip (2) comprising a machined actuator (20), suitably shaped to drive the attachment screw (100) for attaching the dental implant (101); a handle (3) comprising an end head (30) in which the screw-in tip (2) is mounted and having an actuation control (31) for actuating the rotation of the screw-in tip (2) in an area opposite to said head (30); and a transmission (32) arranged inside said handle (3) connecting the actuation control (31) to the screw-in tip (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a working model to perform a dental prosthesis for a tooth stump, comprising a model mandible with teeth made from resin by means of 3D printing and a detachable model tooth stump. The model tooth stump comprises a main body made from resin by means of 3D printing and a rigid insert introduced in a housing formed in said main body. First fixing means comprised in the rigid insert cooperate with second fixing means, passing through the through holes made in the model mandible with teeth, for integrally attaching the model tooth stump to the model mandible with teeth in a detachable manner.

Abstract: An oral insert includes a plurality of bristles and a plurality of fluid nozzles. The plurality of bristles is located on an upper portion and a lower portion of a tray surface of the oral insert. The plurality of fluid nozzles is located at an inner portion and an outer portion of the tray surface. Fluid output by the plurality of fluid nozzles causes the plurality of bristles to contact surfaces of teeth associated with a user of the oral insert.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric toothbrush capable of more reliably suppressing transmission of vibration generated during use to the hand. Electric toothbrush according to the present disclosure includes body having drive shaft driven by rotary motor. In addition, electric toothbrush further includes head detachably attached to body, head including power transmission mechanism capable of transmitting power of rotary motor, and acting member operated by the power transmitted from power transmission mechanism. Further, electric toothbrush includes brush handle having bristle and detachably attached to head. Then, power transmission mechanism includes power transmission unit attachable to drive shaft in a state where idling is suppressed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of braces cleaning, and specifically discloses a disposable cleaning box for invisible braces. The disposable cleaning box for invisible braces includes a box body and a cover film. The box body is configured to place the braces. The box body is filled with a cleaning fluid. An adhesive plate is connected around an outer edge of an opening of the box body. The cover film covers the opening of the box body. The cover film is connected to a top surface of the adhesive plate. The present disclosure has an effect of improving the convenience for cleaning the braces.

Abstract: A dental medicament applicator is disclosed. In one embodiment, a placement device is sized for insertion at a dental site, such as an interproximal site. The placement device includes a central body and at least one active matrix secured to the central body containing a topical substance, such as a fluoride-containing chemical agent, silver diamine fluoride, or a peptide-based chemical agent, for example. One or two wings extend from the central body to provide subterminal opposition surfaces to hold the placement device during placement. The one or more wings are free of the topical substance. The active matrix, in response to being physically affixed to the dental site, delivers the topical substance at a controlled rate to the dental site while the placement device dissolves at a quicker controlled rate.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions relating to a dental composition more specifically to prepare the damaged dentin of the tooth for animals and pets such as canine, feline and members of the taxonomic family Equidae prior to repair. The dental compositions include a bioactive glass and a non-aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, anti-inflammatory and anti-pain reliever.

Abstract: Sphincter reinforcement devices are described. Sphincter reinforcement devices may be configured to be placed at least partially around a bodily passage at or near a sphincter. In one embodiment, a sphincter reinforcement device may comprise a spiral. The spiral may include a tubular structure. The tubular structure may be hollow. The tubular structure may include a braided material.

Abstract: An artificial sphincter includes an inflatable occlusion means for occluding a body passage, a stretchable fluid reservoir, a pump means and an occlusion means. A pressurizing fluid is selectively transferred from the occlusion means to the reservoir for deflating the occlusion means so that a blocked body passage may be opened. The artificial sphincter also includes a semipermeable check valve which always allows fluid flow towards the stretchable fluid reservoir. A semipermeable check valve allows only a restricted fluid flow from the stretchable fluid reservoir. A pressure sensitive check valve is located in between the pressure compensation balloon and the lumen of the balloon holder. The pressure sensitive check valve always allows fluid flow from the pressure compensation balloon towards the lumen so that the fluid contained in the pressure compensation balloon is freely flowable towards the inflatable occlusion means.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a devices and methods for use in surgery. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to devices and methods for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse conditions, and in particular for the treatment of uterine prolapse.

Abstract: Packaging systems and methods are disclosed for storing a bioprosthetic device comprising a bioprosthetic tissue and maintaining a target relative humidity across a temperature range. The packaging system includes a sealed package defining an internal space having an internal volume, and a humidity control device and bioprosthetic device within the internal space. The humidity control device includes a barrier defining an enclosed space and a humidity control solution comprising glycerol in the enclosed space. At least a portion of the barrier comprises a gas-permeable membrane. The target relative humidity is provided within the internal volume of the sealed package and the control device maintains the target relative humidity across the temperature range by selectively liberating and absorbing water vapor.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a flexible container and a port. The container includes a first layer coupled to a second layer to define a storage volume within which a tissue specimen can be contained. The first layer has a first stiffness and the second layer has a second stiffness. An edge of the first layer is spaced apart from an edge of the second layer to define an opening into the storage volume. The edges of the first and second layer form a peelable seal that hermetically seals the storage volume such that the first layer can be peeled away from the second layer to expose the storage volume. The port is coupled to the flexible container and allows fluid communication between the storage volume and an external volume.

Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical system for use in a direct anterior approach orthopaedic surgical hip replacement procedure on a patient's femur includes a proximal guide instrument for guiding a flexible insertion instrument to install a cement restrictor component. A method of installing a cement restrictor component during performance of a direct anterior approach orthopaedic surgical hip replacement procedure is also disclosed.

Abstract: An implantable device for providing a therapeutic agent includes a container configured to contain multiple cells capable of producing the therapeutic agent within an interior region of the container. The container defines first pores defined by an interior wall portion of the container and second pores defined by an exterior wall portion of the container. The first pores have a first average size that (i) allows passage of the therapeutic agent and oxygen through the first pores and (ii) prevents passage of immune cells through the first pores. The second pores have a second average size that is larger than the first average size, and the second pores are sized to promote vascularization and oxygen transfer along the exterior wall portion.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for coupling a prosthetic implant to a fenestrated body are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a branch stent graft is provided. The branch stent graft can include an engagement portion for engagement with an opening in a fenestrated body, such as a vessel wall or an aortic stent graft. The engagement portion of the branch stent graft can be coupled to the fenestrated body such that the branch stent graft can move, rotate or shift relative to the fenestrated body but such that axial movement of the branch stent graft is restricted and/or prevented.

Abstract: Absorbable implants can be used to create volume and shape in the breast of a patient with regenerated tissue. The implants are transient comprising a reinforced matrix comprising a load bearing absorbable macroporous network with an open pore structure, at least partially filled with one or more degradable hydrogels or water-soluble polymers that degrade progressively, from the surface of the implant towards the core of the implant, and direct tissue ingrowth in the same direction. The hydrogels and water-soluble polymers help prevent fluid accumulation in the implant prior to tissue ingrowth. The macroporous networks are absorbed after tissue ingrowth has occurred, and a load bearing support is no longer necessary. The implants are particularly suitable for use in plastic surgery procedures, for example, to regenerate or augment breast tissue following mastectomy or in mastopexy procedures, and can provide an alternative to the use of permanent breast implants in these procedures.

Abstract: A prosthetic insertion apparatus and related methods of use in delivering filled prosthetic bladders through a skin incision and into a surgical cavity or pocket. The prosthetic insertion apparatus imparts control and retention properties to a surgical professional such the prosthetic bladder can be oriented and manipulated into the surgical cavity without risk of inadvertent dropping of the prosthetic bladder and without imparting damaging stress or torque to the bladder. Suitable materials can be utilized that are selected as having advantageous properties including lubricity, rigidity, easily sterilizable, and high strength.

Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens (AIOL) can include a base lens and a removable lens. The base lens can include an accommodating lens, an optical axis passing through the accommodating lens a haptic portion positioned radially-outward from the accommodating lens, a cavity formed in the haptic portion and extending radially-outward with respect to the optical axis, and/or a visual marker positioned anterior to the cavity. The removable lens can be configured to removably couple with the base lens and have a lens portion and a tab extending radially-outward from the lens portion and configured to extend at least partially into the cavity when the removable lens is coupled to the base lens. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the tab is positioned posterior to and at least partially hidden from view from an anterior-posterior perspective when the removable lens is coupled to the base lens.

Abstract: A docking station frame for a medical device includes a plurality of strut portions extending from a proximal end to a distal end and forming a plurality of cells. When the docking station frame is in an expanded, unconstrained condition, the plurality of strut portions form a substantially continuous concave longitudinal profile having outer radial retaining portions at the proximal end and the distal end and an inner radial central portion defining a seat.

Abstract: A prosthesis includes a tubular graft, a prosthetic valve component, an inflow stent, an outflow stent, and a plurality of body stents disposed between the inflow and outflow stents. Each stent is a sinusoidal patterned radially-expandable ring having a first set of crowns and a second set of crowns, with the first set of crowns disposed closer to an inflow end of the tubular graft than the second set of crowns. The prosthesis is configured to be resistant to backfolding and/or buckling during deployment thereof.

Abstract: A prosthesis can comprise an expandable frame, a plurality of distal anchors and a plurality of proximal anchors. The anchors can extend outwardly from the frame. The frame can be configured to radially expand and contract for deployment within a body cavity. The frame and anchors can have one of many different shapes and configurations. For example, when the frame is in an expanded configuration, the proximal anchors can extend a significant distance away from the exterior of the frame, such as a length equal to or greater than about one half the diameter of the frame. As another example, the anchors can have looped ends.

Abstract: A leaflet support device can be configured to improve the competence of a native heart valve. In some examples, the leaflet support device can include a frame and a support leaflet coupled to the frame. The support leaflet can include a support leaflet free edge configured to move correspondingly with a leaflet of the native heart valve to an open position and move correspondingly with the leaflet of the native heart valve to a closed position.

Abstract: Systems, and methods for treating valvular regurgitation, prolapse, and other valve problems are described. Some embodiments include occluding and/or obstructing devices that traverse an annulus, some implementations anchor an occluding device via a coil. Some implementations provide systems and methods to bring native leaflets in closer proximity to each other to prevent valvular problems. Some embodiments provide outflow-side solutions that encircle chordae tendineae, while some implementations provide inflow-side solutions via joined tissue anchors that can be cinched together.