Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for the prevention of bodily injuries through active monitoring of bodily postures, supporting a body while in or restricting a body from entering predetermined postures which heighten the body's susceptibility to injury, and alerting one or more entities (e.g., an apparatus user) of a body's susceptibility to injury is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method may include one or more operations including monitoring one or more bodily postures and/or bodily movements, storing data associated with bodily postures and/or bodily movements, determining a risk of injury associated with bodily postures and/or bodily movements, and alerting one or more entities when a risk of injury associated with bodily postures and/or bodily movements reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods herein relate to predicting infection of a patient. These systems and methods may comprise illuminating a patient fluid in a fluid conduit from a plurality of illumination directions, measuring an optical characteristic of the illuminated patient fluid using one or more sensors, and predicting an infection state of the patient based at least in part on the measured optical characteristic.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods, systems, and computer program products for the detection and evaluation of coronary artery calcium (CAC) (e.g., CAC scoring) comprising receiving voltage-time data of a plurality of leads of an electrocardiograph subject; generating a feature vector from the voltage-time data; providing the feature vector to a pretrained learning system; and receiving from the pretrained learning system an indication of the level of coronary artery calcium in the subject.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to adjust one or more determined boundaries of a display of received physiologic information of a patient based on different first and second ranges of physiologic information, including determining first and second boundaries of a first range of the received physiologic information and first and second boundaries of a second range of the received physiologic information, wherein the second range is within the first range. The one or more determined boundaries of the display can be provided for presentation to a user, including the determined first and second boundaries of the first range and the determined first and second boundaries of the second range.

Abstract: An information processing system is provided. The information processing system comprises at least one processor configured to execute a program so that each following step is executed. In a reconstruction step, a first volume data is reconstructed, the first volume data indicating at least a part of the subject based on a plurality of first serial tomographic images of the subject. The first volume data includes first contour data representing an exterior of the subject and internal data including the inside of the subject. In a conversion step, the first volume data is converted to second volume data based on reference contour data other than the first contour data, the second volume data includes a second contour data different from the first contour data and the internal data including the inside of the body of the subject including the first contour data and the internal data including the inside of the body of the subject.

Abstract: A method and a system for limiting coincidence data includes detecting a plurality of coincidence events during a scan of a subject with a detector array of a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, wherein the PET scanner includes a plurality of detector rings disposed along a longitudinal axis of the PET scanner, and each detector ring includes a plurality of detectors. The method also includes limiting data associated with the plurality of coincidence events from the scan so that the data varies in a radial extent relative to a center of a field of view of the scan.

Abstract: A positron emission tomography imaging system (100) includes a plurality of gamma detector elements (130i), a plurality of detector cassettes (140j), and mounting frame (150). Each detector cassette (140j) is configured to replaceably receive a plurality of gamma detector elements (130i). The mounting frame (150) is configured to replaceably receive the detector cassettes (140j) at a plurality of angular positions (fk) around the axis (120) of the bore (110) such that at each angular position (fk) a plurality of detector cassettes (140j) are receivable along a direction parallel to the axis (120) of the bore (110), and a plurality of gamma detector elements (130j) are receivable within a cassette (140j) in a transaxial direction with respect to the axis (120) of the bore (110).

Abstract: An N-M tomography system comprising: a carrier for the subject of an examination procedure; a plurality of detector heads; a carrier for the detector heads; and a detector positioning arrangement operable to position the detector heads during performance of a scan without interference or collision between adjacent detector heads to establish a variable bore size and configuration for the examination. Additionally, collimated detectors providing variable spatial resolution for SPECT imaging and which can also be used for PET imaging, whereby one set of detectors can be selectably used for either modality, or for both simultaneously.

Abstract: A digital radiographic detector includes a planar multilayer core having a two-dimensional array of photo-sensitive cells. An enclosure comprises first and second shells connected together using a rail configured to be secured to at least one of the first and second shells. The rail is attached to at least one of the shells using screws.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to systems, methods, and devices for medical image analysis, diagnosis, risk stratification, decision making and/or disease tracking. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are configured to analyze non-invasive medical images of a subject to automatically and/or dynamically identify one or more features, such as plaque and vessels, and/or derive one or more quantified plaque parameters, such as radiodensity, radiodensity composition, volume, radiodensity heterogeneity, geometry, location, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are further configured to generate one or more assessments of plaque-based diseases from raw medical images using one or more of the identified features and/or quantified parameters.

Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) imaging system includes a gantry having a bore, rotatable about an axis of rotation. The CT imaging system also includes a table configured to move a subject to be imaged into and out of the bore of the gantry. The CT imaging system further includes a radiation source mounted on the gantry and configured to emit an X-ray beam. The CT imaging system even further includes one or more smart sensors integrated with one or more components of the CT imaging system, wherein the one or more smart sensors are configured to monitor for one or more conditions related to the CT imaging system. The CT imaging system still further includes a controller configured to receive feedback from the one or more smart sensors and to adjust scheduling of service on the CT imaging system based on the feedback from the one or more smart sensors.

Abstract: According to the bladder volume measuring device according to the present invention, it is possible to calculate the shape coefficient based on information about the bladder shape generated from the determination unit that performs artificial intelligence learning on bladder ultrasound image big data and more accurately measure the amount of urine contained in the bladder by calculating the bladder volume based on the ultrasound image and the shape coefficient.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasound transmission and reception unit that transmits and receives ultrasound waves to and from a subject and that generates a reception signal, an ultrasound information generation unit that generates a plurality of types of ultrasound information based on the reception signal, a detection and measurement unit that detects and measures a lesion based on the plurality of types of ultrasound information, and a lesion/risk information analysis unit that analyzes a state of the lesion based on a measurement result obtained by the detection and measurement unit. The detection and measurement unit includes at least one of a set of a mass lesion detection unit and a mass lesion measurement unit, or a set of a calcified lesion detection unit and a calcified lesion measurement unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for aiding the detection and diagnosis of critical heart defects during fetal ultrasound examinations, in which image data (e.g., motion video clips and/or image frames) are analyzed with machine learning algorithms to identify and select image frames within the image data that correspond to standard views recommended by fetal ultrasound guidelines, and selected image frames are analyzed with machine learning algorithms to detecting and identify morphological abnormalities indicative of critical CHDs associated with the standard views. The results of the analyses are presented for review to the clinician with an overlay for the selected image frames that identifies the abnormalities with graphical or textual indicia. The overlay further may be annotated by the clinician and stored to create documentary record of the fetal ultrasound examination.

Abstract: A three-dimensional ultrasonic imaging method includes transmitting an ultrasonic wave to a fetal head; receiving an ultrasonic echo, obtaining an ultrasonic echo signal, and obtaining the three-dimensional volume data of the fetal head according to the ultrasonic echo signal; according to the characteristics of a median sagittal section of the fetal head, detecting the median sagittal section in the three-dimensional volume data; and displaying the median sagittal section.

Abstract: An endoscope includes: a distal end body positioned at a distal end of an insertion portion; and a first built-in component and a second built-in component each having a distal end portion housed in the distal end body. The distal end body includes: a first housing portion that extends along a first direction and houses the distal end portion of the first built-in component; a first opening portion communicating with the first housing portion and being open in at least a second direction; a second housing portion that communicates with the first housing portion, extends along the first direction at a position shifted in a third direction, and houses the distal end portion of the second built-in component; and a second opening portion communicating with the second housing portion and be open in at least the second direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable ultrasound device comprising a flexible body comprising a plurality of layers, a shape sensor integrated into a first layer of the flexible body, and an ultrasound transducer coupled to the shape sensor. The ultrasound transducer is configured for capturing images of a subject, and the shape sensor is configured for determining a location of the ultrasound transducer relative to the flexible body.

Abstract: An ultrasound system includes an ultrasound probe and a mobile device in operative communication with each other. The ultrasound probe includes three buttons-an up button, a center button, and a down button-disposed on the external housing. The mobile device may be configured to receive an indication from the ultrasound probe of a double press of the center button when the mobile device is displaying a scan screen. Based on the double press of the center button, the mobile device may be configured to display a button function configuration menu on the scan screen, receive a selection from the button function configuration menu of a button function configuration, receive an indication of a single press of the up button or the down button, and perform an action in accordance with the single press of the up button or the down button and the button function configuration.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system includes acoustic elements configured to transmit ultrasound energy and receive associated echoes. The system further includes a processor circuit in communication with the acoustic elements. The processor circuit may be configured to receive data corresponding to a set of subframes based on the echoes. The set of subframes includes a first and second subframe. The processor circuit may be configured to coherently combine data corresponding to a first portion of the first subframe and data corresponding to a first portion of the second subframe, which may both include phase information. The processor circuit may be configured to generate an image based on the coherent combination of the first portion of the first subframe and the first portion of the second subframe and to output the generated image to a display in communication with the processor circuit.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasound transmission and reception unit that transmits and receives ultrasound waves to and from a subject and that generates a reception signal, an ultrasound information generation unit that generates a plurality of types of ultrasound information based on the reception signal, a detection and measurement unit that detects and measures a lesion based on the plurality of types of ultrasound information, and a lesion/risk information analysis unit that analyzes a state of the lesion based on a measurement result obtained by the detection and measurement unit. The detection and measurement unit includes at least one of a set of a tumorous lesion detection unit and a tumorous lesion measurement unit, a set of a fibrotic lesion detection unit and a fibrotic lesion measurement unit, a set of a calcified lesion detection unit and a calcified lesion measurement unit, or a set of a fatty liver detection unit and a fatty liver measurement unit.

Abstract: A system and a method of non-invasive continuous echocardiographic monitoring is provided with an ultrasound transducer and a bedside monitor. The beside monitor includes a monitor central processing unit (CPU). First, the ultrasound transducer is attached onto a specific skin portion of a patient. The specific skin portion is positioned adjacent to a patient's heart. Next, continuous echocardiographic data is sensed with the ultrasound transducer. After relaying the continuous echocardiographic data from the ultrasound transducer to the monitor CPU, the monitor CPU generates a real-time ultrasound image of the heart from the continuous echocardiographic data. Finally, the real-time ultrasound image is outputted with the bedside monitor. If the bedside monitor has a main screen, then the real-time ultrasound image is displayed through a picture-in-picture format with the main screen.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus enables a user to easily select a target image from among a plurality of images captured by an image diagnostic apparatus. An identification unit identifies, as one image group, a plurality of images continuously captured at time intervals equal to or less than a predetermined time interval among a plurality of images captured by an image diagnostic apparatus. A display controller displays, on a display, the image group and an image other than the image group in a distinguishable manner. For example, the display controller displays the image group as one thumbnail image on the display, and displays the image other than the image group as one thumbnail image on the display.

Abstract: A sample collection device includes a planar sheet of material having opposing edges and a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, the planar sheet of material having at least two fold lines. A porous sample collection media has at least three edges and opposing major surfaces, at least one edge is fixed to the first major surface of the planar sheet of material. The planar sheet of material is configured to form an airflow channel by fixing the opposing edges together, the airflow channel extends from a mouthpiece end to an air outlet end. The porous sample collection media substantially occludes the airflow channel between the mouthpiece end and the air outlet end.

Abstract: Provided herein are self-collection devices for collecting and/or processing biofluids. The biofluid, such as saliva, is collected in a collection tube. A tube insert in the collection tube is configured to work with a cap having an integrated reservoir volume holding a reagent. Upon connecting the cap to the collection tube, the material in the reservoir volume is effectively introduced to or mixed with the sample in the collection tube. In this manner, there is no risk of user exposure to the reagent and no adverse impact on the ability to reliably mix reagent with sample. The device can then be shipped to a testing facility. Alternatively, a biomarker detection membrane may be used to detect more immediately, without shipping, presence or absence of a material in the sample. This provides for an almost instantaneous read-out that is incorporated into the self-collection device.

Abstract: A device (14) for performing a surgical procedure comprises a shaft (28) extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion, a working channel extending through the shaft from the proximal portion to the distal portion, a light conductor (850) extending at least partially through the shaft outside of the working channel, wherein the light conductor includes slack (868) between the proximal portion and the distal portion, and a light emitter connected to the light conductor to emit light from the light conductor toward the surgical tool.

Abstract: Flexible elongate devices and methods include an articulable body portion and a control structure attached with one or more pull wires that control articulation of the articulable body portion. The control structure includes a metallic material that defines a sealing surface functionalized by a primer. A polymer material disposed onto the sealing surface of the control structure creates a seal between the control structure and polymer material. Flexible elongate devices and methods also include a control structure and a pull wire configured to control articulation of the flexible elongate device. The control structure includes a plurality of control segments stacked along a longitudinal axis, where each of the control segments define a pull wire aperture, where pull wire apertures of adjacent control segments are offset relative to one another, such that a portion of the pull wire extending through the pull wire apertures has a non-linear shape.

Abstract: Blood stagnation within a left atrial appendage (LAA) may be reduced by creating movement within the LAA. A variety of different actuatable devices, including magnetically actuated devices, may be implanted within the LAA. The actuatable device may be caused to become actuated, thereby causing the motion within the LAA. In some cases, causing the actuatable device to become actuated may include application of a magnetic field. In some cases, causing the actuatable device to become actuated may include subjecting the actuatable device to blood flow within the LAA.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laparoscopic applicator for dispensing a substance, e.g. a substance comprising a haemostatic agent, at a selected site by means of a surgical robotic arm, the laparoscopic applicator comprising a delivery tube; and an applicator tip connected to a distal end of the delivery tube, wherein the applicator tip is configured for being controllable operated by the robotic arm by a grip section in axial extension of the delivery tube, the grip section having a perimeter transverse to the axis comprising an apex shaped section, such that the grip section is configured for being clamped and spatially manipulated by the robotic arm.

Abstract: A tissue retraction system comprising a drive gear coupled to a shaft. The tissue retraction system includes a first plurality of linking members located along a second axis and configured to rotate along the second axis based on contact with the drive gear as the drive gear is rotated. The tissue retraction system includes a linking member selector configured to rotate along the first axis, wherein the linking member selector comprises a cylindrical body integrally formed with a handle. The tissue retraction system includes a right arm assembly, a left arm assembly, and a center arm that are each configured to move along trajectories. The tissue retraction system includes a first retractor blade, a second rector blade, and a third retractor blade. The tissue retraction system includes an array with tracking markers.

Abstract: A disposable or reusable length adjustable tubular retractor, a surgical system, and a tube breaker for adjusting the length of the length adjustable tubular retractor are provided. The length adjustable tubular retractor includes a cylindrical body and at least one or a plurality of grooves or through slots or a combination thereof circumferentially disposed along the cylindrical body at predetermined positions. Each of the at least one or a plurality of grooves, through slots, or a combination thereof is configured such that the cylindrical body is breakable at each of the predetermined positions to form a size-selected length adjustable tubular retractor. A surgical system includes the length adjustable tubular retractor and a retractor handle.

Abstract: A suture button and a self-cinching adjustable loop suture construct that approximates tissue to a desired location during ligament repair or reconstruction is provided. The suture button includes first and second bridges and corresponding passages positioned to attach a suture construct to the button using a hitch around the first and second bridges. A recess is defined in the bottom surface of the button to accommodate a portion of the suture construct spanning between the two bridges without interfering with the underlying bone, tissue or structure against which the suture button is positioned. The suture button is configured to provide an anchor such that tension may be applied to the self-cinching adjustable loop suture construct to tighten the adjustable loops of the construct and apply tension to a ligament.

Abstract: A device for fixating a suture anchor beyond a hard tissue opening with the aid of a material having thermoplastic properties and energy transmitted to the suture anchor for in situ liquefaction of at least part of the material having thermoplastic properties. The device includes a tool and a suture anchor. The tool has a proximal end suitable for being coupled to an energy source and a distal end suitable for arrangement of the suture anchor including the suture. The distal end includes a distal tool face and an axial channel with a distal mouth located in the distal tool face. The suture anchor has an anchor foot and a thermoplastic sleeve including the material having thermoplastic properties. The anchor foot holds a loop of a suture such that end sections of the suture reach through the thermoplastic sleeve and a portion of the distal tool face.

Abstract: Methods and devices for tissue fixation. A cortical button with a rib between two slotted openings. The rib increases the cortical button structural rigidity without increasing palpability. An adjustable loop construct with two discrete locking passages that provides manageable loop reduction and improved tissue coupling. The adjustable loop construct may be coupled to tissue via a passing construct. An assembly with a reduction bar, a button and an adjustable loop construct, the assembly provided assembled in a first configuration that disassembles to guide steps of tissue fixation. The reduction bar may be assembled to the reduction bar for reducing the adjustable loop construct.

Abstract: A transvaginal lift device that includes a speculum having an upper vane and a lower vane. The upper and lower vanes are each elongate with a front end and a rear end. Further, the upper and lower vanes are attached at the rear end such that the two vanes move between a closed position and an open position. Specifically, the upper vane has an opening/window configured to allow prolapsed tissue to protrude through the opening/window into an interior portion of the speculum. A suturing instrument includes a needle cannula and a suture. The suturing instrument is attached to the speculum. Furthermore, the suturing instrument is configured to place the suture in the prolapsed tissue protruding through the opening/window.

Abstract: A biocompatible device for fascial closing following surgeries and a corresponding hand-held tensioning mechanism. The device is modeled after a zip tie and consists of a needle, body, and locking mechanism. The needle and body are driven through fascia, then the needle is separated to allow for the feeding of the body through the locking mechanism to provide tension against fascia separation. The body of the tie comprises a first face with a series of recessed teeth and a second face with a substantially smooth surface. When the tie forms a loop in a locked configuration, the first face of the body is oriented toward an internal volume of the loop and in direct contact with a target, whereas the second face of the body is oriented towards surrounding tissues that minimizes trauma to surrounding tissues.

Abstract: A self-cinching adjustable loop suture construct includes a suture strand including a first end, a second end and an adjustable loop. An end loop is disposed on the first end, and a continuous loop is disposed on the suture strand in the adjustable loop, wherein the continuous loop is moveable along the suture strand in the adjustable loop. A self-cinching section is disposed in the suture strand between the adjustable loop and the end loop. An anchor is disposed on the end loop. A shuttling suture is disposed on the continuous loop, and a passing suture is disposed on the end loop. The suture construct provides a self-cinching adjustable loop tension device for securing tissue during ligament repair or reconstruction that can be secured without the use of knots to maintain tension.

Abstract: A horizontal-transvertebral curvilinear nail-screw (HTCN) including a body portion having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is opposed to the second end; and a head at the first end of the body portion, wherein the body portion has a predetermined curvilinear shape and includes a pointed tip at the second end of the body portion, and a method of surgically implanting universal horizontal-transvertebral curvilinear nail-screws (HTCN) into a plurality of adjacent vertebrae.

Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed herein. The surgical instrument can include an end effector that includes jaws configured to transition between an opened condition and a closed condition, a plurality of electrodes positioned within the jaws of the end effector, a control circuit, and a memory configured to store an algorithm configured to cause the control circuit to determine an impedance signal based on signals received from the plurality of electrodes, detect a media positioned between the jaws of the end effector based on the determined impedance signal, determine a position of the detected media based on the received signals, and generate an alert associated with the detected media and the determined position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical system, comprising an end effector configured to grasp tissue and provide therapeutic treatment to tissue. The surgical system further comprises a motor, a motor drive circuit, and a motor control circuit. The motor control circuit is configured to provide a motor drive signal to the motor drive circuit and adaptively control elements of the motor drive circuit to control deceleration of the motor in the absence of the motor drive signal. When the motor drive signal is present, the motor drive circuit can be configured to pass the motor drive signal through to the motor.

Abstract: A device includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough. The capsule is releasably coupled to a proximal portion of the device. Device also includes a first arm rigidly fixed to the distal end of the capsule to extend distally therefrom. In addition, Device includes a second arm, a proximal end of which is slidably received within the capsule so that the second arm is movable between an open configuration, in which the second arm is moved laterally away from the first arm and a distal end of the second arm is moved distally past the distal end of the first arm, and a closed configuration, in which the second arm is moved toward the first arm and the distal end of the second arm is moved proximally toward the distal end of the first arm.

Abstract: A surgical device controls fluid flow through a vessel by releasable constriction of the vessel using a compressible “C”-shape operating member with first and second elongate flexible members respectively configured to form a first loop and a second loop, the first and second loops intersecting to define an eye surrounding the vessel, wherein the operating member has first and second arms separated by a gap, the first arm being attachable to the first elongate flexible member, the second arm being attachable to the second elongate flexible member, so as to apply tension to the first and second elongate flexible members, the eye being located in the gap, whereby compression of the operating member relaxes tension in the elongate flexible members permitting opening of the eye and fluid flow within the vessel.

Abstract: Neurovascular flow diverter and delivery systems, and methods of using the same are described herein. The systems can include an introducer sheath, a catheter, a deployable flow diverter that can be contained in the introducer sheath or in the catheter, a core wire, and one or several deployment features coupled to the core wire and engaging the flow diverter. The system includes a tubing extending along and around a distal portion of the introducer sheath. This tubing is cuttable and contains a distal end of the flow diverter. The length of the flow diverter can be customized by cutting through the tubing and the therein contained flow diverter.

Abstract: Neurovascular flow diverter and delivery systems, and methods of using the same are described herein. The systems can include a customizing member including an introducer sheath, a catheter, a deployable flow diverter that can be contained in the introducer sheath or in the catheter, a core wire, and one or several deployment features coupled to the core wire and engaging the flow diverter. The customizing member includes a tubing extending along and around a distal portion of the introducer sheath. This tubing is cuttable and contains a distal end of the flow diverter. The length of the flow diverter can be customized by cutting through the tubing and the therein contained flow diverter.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a flow diverter device deployed in the aneurysm neck to be used during an endovascular intervention. The device consists of a single filament that forms two spirals: the distal spiral (on the aneurysmal side) and the proximal spiral (on the vascular face of the stent). These spirals are continuous with a central spring that connects them. The spring passes through a predefined cell of a previously implanted stent. The distal and proximal barriers act as flow diverters. They cover a specific group of stent cells in front of the aneurysm neck. The intermediate spring traverses a stent cell, preventing movement. The two barriers, along with the connecting spring, play a crucial role in blocking any dislodgment after deployment. This invention combines precise positioning, flow diversion, and stability to address aneurysms effectively, avoiding direct manipulation of the lesion and respecting the parent vessel.

Abstract: A thrombectomy device (10) includes a retrieval device (12) configured to deploy and subsequently retrieve an associated tethered self-expanding stent (2), the retrieval device including a guidewire (14) having a tip (13) that is radiopaque. At least one electronic processor (20) is programmed to: receive a time sequence of images (35) of extension of the guidewire through a clot during a thrombectomy procedure being performed using the thrombectomy device: determine a geometric change of the tip of the guidewire; identify a completion of the extension of the guidewire through the clot based on the geometric change of the tip of the guidewire; and respond to the identification of the completion of the extension of the guidewire through the clot by: outputting an indication (36) that the guidewire is extended completely through the clot; and/or controlling a robot (16) to stop the extension of the guidewire through the clot.

Abstract: The invention discloses a detachable titanium clip assembly and a use method. The detachable titanium clip assembly comprises a titanium clip body, wherein the titanium clip body comprises first clip arms, one ends of elastically deformable connecting rods are arranged at tails of the first clip arms, the other ends of the connecting rods are integrated to form a connecting end, and a fragile portion is arranged at the connecting end; a sleeve, wherein the sleeve is disposed around the titanium clip body, the titanium clip body is forced to be closed by pushing the sleeve on the titanium clip body, and a circular step is arranged on a side face of the sleeve; a clip implanting device for implanting the titanium clip body; and a clip withdrawing device for detaching the titanium clip body.

Abstract: A targeted pressure device for providing point or proximal pressure to a targeted site in order to help occlude open blood vessels includes a base plate and two or more anchoring members. The base plate has a first surface configured to face towards the targeted site and a second surface opposite of the first surface. The anchoring members are fixedly coupled to the second surface of the base plate and extend perpendicular to the base plate. Each one of the anchoring members has a narrow distal portion and a wide proximal portion having a proximal end that is a fixed distance away from the base plate. The anchoring members are configured for engaging with a wrapping member that is used to attach the targeted pressure device to the targeted site.

Abstract: A battery powered cordless pneumatic tourniquet is disclosed, including a universal cuff extending from an adjustable clamp. The universal cuff comprises a plurality of teeth extending along a length of the universal cuff, the plurality of teeth to permit the adjustable locking with a plurality of complimentary teeth provided on the adjustable clamp. A battery provides power to a pump to selectively, via a microprocessor, expand and contract one or more inflatable components positioned within a housing and apply sufficient pressure to occlude a portion of a patient's anatomy. A central control unit is in communication with a sensor to detects that the pulse of an artery is no longer detectable and instructs the pump that inflates the inflatable components to stop increasing pressure and maintain a current pressure.

Abstract: A cut guide includes a first face and an opposed second face. The cut guide further includes a first aperture and a second aperture extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool in cutting a bone. The cut guide further includes a first hole extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The cut guide further includes a second hole extending through the cut guide. A central axis of the second hole is oriented at an acute angle to the second face. The first and second holes are configured to receive a wire to position the guide against the bone.

Abstract: A handle assembly is disclosed for firmly holding a surgical tool. The handle assembly comprises a handle and a locking mechanism attached to the handle. The locking mechanism includes a locking ring, a collet, and a compressible locking pin engageable with the locking ring and collet. The locking ring is moveable between first and second positions relative to the handle. The first position is an unlocked position whereby the locking pin is in a decompressed state relative to the locking ring and the collet. In the first position, a surgical tool may be inserted and withdrawn from the collet of the locking mechanism. The second position is a locked position whereby the locking pin is in a compressed state relative to the locking ring and the collet. In the second position, a surgical tool is anchored in the collet of the locking mechanism.