Abstract: A catheter assembly (1), an implant system, an implant delivery system and a method of use thereof. In the implant delivery system, an inner tube (120) is made of an elastic material, and an outer sheath tube (110) and a guidewire tube (130) are each made of a plastic material. A distal end portion of each of the outer sheath tube (110) and the guidewire tube (130) is shaped into a curved form to provide a curved channel for the inner tube (120). The inner tube (120) is elastically inserted through the curved channel. This dispenses with the need for bending control from an outer sheath tube control device (21) and an inner tube control device (22), reducing requirements and difficulties in designing them and thus resulting in cost savings. Moreover, it makes the implant delivery system more easily operable, safer and more reliable, with lower requirements on a surgical incision, and capable of delivering a stent through a curved access accurately to a designated site.

Abstract: A transcatheter device for treating the mitral valve regurgitation. This device could be a mitral valve cerclage assembly comprising a cerclage tube and a cerclage rope passing through the cerclage tube. The cerclage tube comprises (a) a stem comprising a hinge and a pre-hinge segment having a curve shape, wherein the pre-hinge segment spans proximally from the hinge; (b) a coronary sinus arm; (c) a tricuspid valve arm; and (d) a stopper located at a distal end of the tricuspid valve arm. In the assembly, the cerclage rope passes through the stem, out of the coronary sinus arm, through the tricuspid valve arm to form a loop, and back through the stem. Also disclosed are a heart cerclage kit for treating mitral valve regurgitation, and a method of treating mitral valve regurgitation in a patient's heart.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an annuloplasty ring having a core part 10 and an outer layer 20. The core part 10 is curved such that a band-shaped plate member made of a spring material defines an opening part in a shape along a mitral valve annulus and presents a C-shape. The outer layer 20 is a layer made of a polymer material and covering a surface of the aforementioned core part 10. A longitudinal axis 10a of the cross section of the aforementioned band-shaped plate member when the core part is cut along a flat plane containing the central axis Z passing through the opening part in the blood flow direction F is inclined with respect to the central axis Z, and the inclination is such that the diameter of the opening part decreases as the central axis Z moves in the blood flow direction F.

Abstract: Devices and systems for treatment of a diseased heart valve. The anchor may be deployed around chordae and/or leaflets of the diseased valve prior to delivery of a valve prosthesis into the annulus of the diseased valve and within the anchor. A tether may be configured to provide access to the anchor and/or adjust a position of the anchor with respect to the diseased valve. The tether may include a proximal region and a distal region, where the distal region may be releasably connectable to the anchor. The proximal and distal regions may have different properties, such as different flexibilities. In some cases, at least a portion of the tether may be configured to transition between a flexible and stiff state.

Abstract: This application generally relates to systems and methods for synchronizing deployment of various devices into cardiac tissue with an ECG waveform. The systems and methods may include use of a pressurized gas to actuate deployment and anchoring of the devices, e.g., implants configured to reshape a heart ventricle, into cardiac tissue. Deployment of the devices may occur during a portion of the cardiac cycle in which myocardial tissue may be at its thickest, e.g., at the end of systole.

Abstract: A heart valve holder for holding a prosthetic heart valve and a method for implanting the prosthetic heart valve are disclosed, wherein the heart valve holder comprises a hollow structure having a cross-section that mimics a shape of an annulus of the prosthetic heart valve, the hollow structure comprising an upper surface; a platform extending from at least one wall of the hollow structure, the platform comprising a first connector element; and at least one anchoring element formed at the upper surface of the hollow structure, the at least one anchoring element comprising at least one anchoring hole for suturing of the prosthetic heart valve to the heart valve holder.

Abstract: An attachment device for cranioplasty may have a body defined from a sheet material and may include a first connection end having at least a first connection hole configured to cooperate with a fastener to anchor the attachment device to a bone flap or prosthesis covering at least part of the opening in the skull. A second connection end has at least a second connection hole configured to cooperate with a fastener to anchor the attachment device to a skull adjacent to an opening in the skull. A frame portion extends from the first connection end. A coil portion may be between the frame portion and the second connection end, the coil portion having struts configured for deforming in flexion, and webs between the struts configured for deforming in torsion. The frame portion is configured to be located over a periphery of the opening in the skull to block inward movement.

Abstract: Implant made of a biocompatible ceramic of synthetic origin obtained by additive manufacturing, wherein said implant has a material density by volume ranging from 20% to 100%; wherein said implant comprises cavities delimited at least partially by side walls defining cavity sections, said cavity sections each having an extension such that it is possible to fit each of said cavity sections in a circle having a diameter ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.2 mm; and wherein said side walls delimiting at least partially the cavities are defined by a triply periodic minimal surface.

Abstract: A patient specific mega spacer (1, 2) for the patients having severe bone loss resulted from both of malignant and benign tumours, infection of the primary implant, or factures and severe bone loss due to trauma. The spacer was designed to fit the bone shape and anatomy based on the images captured from the CT-scan, x-ray MRI and/or ultrasound. The spacer designed with specific shape to maintain the gap and treat the infection by using a mix of antibiotics stored in reservoir (12) inside the spacer body and released with certain rate based on the medical needs. The assembly and the mechanism of the space will fit the original range of motion and recover the bone loss. The spacer manufactured by 3D printing with accredited biomaterials Nylon PA2200 to be implanted into the patient body.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is directed to compositions and methods for enhancing attachment of soft tissues to a metal prosthetic device. In one embodiment a construct is provided comprising a metal implant having a porous metal region, wherein said porous region exhibits a nano-textured surface.

Abstract: Prostheses and methods are described for stabilizing dysfunctional sacroiliac (SI) joints. The prostheses are sized and configured to be press-fit into surgically created pilot SI joint openings in dysfunctional SI joint structures. The prostheses have a pontoon shape with opposed elongated partially cylindrical sections connected by a bridge section. The bridge section can have various shapes, such as a planar-shaped structure, to accommodate the delivery and/or positioning of a primary or supplemental support member or device between the first and second elongated sections, such as a sacral-alar iliac (S2AI) screw or surgical dowel member.

Abstract: A joint endoprosthesis is made at least partially of or includes a plastic, such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or polyether ether ketone (PEEK) composite material. The joint endoprosthesis includes at least one sensor device for sensing a force acting upon a sliding surface of the joint endoprosthesis. The joint endoprosthesis also includes electronics for obtaining the data sensed by the at least one sensor device, and an energy supply device for supplying the at least one sensor device and the electronics. The at least one sensor device is embedded in the joint endoprosthesis in plastic.

Abstract: A medical implant which comprises a porous lattice is fabricated with additive manufacturing techniques such as direct metal laser sintering. A CAD model of the porous lattice is created by defining a trimming volume and merging some lattice elements with adjacent solid substrate.

Abstract: A patellofemoral implant arrangement for repairing damage in a patellofemoral articulation of a patient is provided. The patellofemoral implant arrangement includes a femoral trochlear implant, including an articulating surface, and a patellar implant, configured to be inserted, for example with press-fit, into a recess in a patella in such a way that the perimeter of an articulating surface of the patellar implant does not extend beyond a surrounding articulating surface of the patella. The articulating surfaces of the femoral trochlear implant and the patellar implant are designed to allow that they at least partly interact with each other when the implants are implanted into the knee joint and the patella lies in the intercondylar groove of the femur. The articulating surface of the patellar implant may be designed to correspond to the curvature of a simulated healthy articulating surface of the undamaged patella at the site of diseased cartilage.

Abstract: A metatarsal implant for repairing damage in a metatarsophalangeal joint of a patient is provided. The metatarsal implant is adapted to be attached to an implant receiving surface which has been created on a metatarsal head of the patient by sawing off sections of the metatarsal head, and an articulating surface of the metatarsal implant is designed to correspond to the curvature of a simulated healthy articulating surface of the undamaged metatarsal head at a site of diseased cartilage and/or bone. A bone contacting surface of the metatarsal implant is designed to correspond to the implant receiving surface, and the contour curvature of the articulating surface is generated based on a determined surface curvature of the cartilage and/or the bone in a predetermined area at the site of diseased cartilage and/or bone, to mimic the original, undamaged, articulating surface of the metatarsal head.

Abstract: The bone repair device (1) includes: an intervertebral cage (11) provided with a space inside into which a body fluid can flow from outside; and a nonwoven fabric (12) which is accommodated in the space of the intervertebral cage (11) and to which stem cells or osteoblasts differentiated from the stem cells are adhered. The stem cells may be mesenchymal stem cells collected from a patient in which the intervertebral cage (11) is to be implanted. The fiber diameter of the nonwoven fabric (12) may be within a range from 0.1 ?m to 30 ?m. The fiber density of the nonwoven fabric (12) may be within a range from 0.2 g/m2 to 150 g/m2.

Abstract: A system including an implant and a tool for inserting and expanding the medical implant and locking the implant in place is disclosed. The medical implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The implant may include a wedge disposed between the superior and inferior endplates that is configured to slide across a channel on inferior endplate and along an inclined groove on superior endplate. In at least some embodiments, an expansion screw is operative coupled to the threaded portion of the wedge that when expansion screw is rotated, the wedge is translated thereby expanding the implant.

Abstract: An implant assembly including an expandable vertebral body replacement implant. The implant assembly includes a right hand end and a left hand end configured to attach to a threaded actuator. An outer ring is configured to surround each of the right and left hand ends and the threaded actuator. The implant assembly may include removable endplates configured to engage vertebral bodies as interbody spacer or through a corpectomy. The implant assembly includes a locking mechanism to prevent collapse or movement the implant assembly after implantation. The locking mechanism automatically engage after removal of an inserter instrument from the implant assembly.

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: A system and method are described herein for determining if hardware installed in a bone is at least partially within a volume of bone to be removed. The method includes determining a location for the volume of bone to be removed relative to a position of the bone. A POSE of a piece of hardware installed in the bone is determined. A computer comprising a processor then calculates if any portion of the piece of hardware is located at least partially within the volume of bone to be removed using the determined location of the volume of bone to be removed and the determined POSE of the piece of hardware. A user may be notified if any portion of the hardware is located at least partially within the cut volume.

Abstract: Orthopaedic implants and corresponding instrumentation are disclosed. More particularly, a femoral implant and a corresponding broach are presented for surgically repairing a hip joint. The femoral implant includes an elongated stem configured to be inserted within an intramedullary canal of a patient's femur. The femoral implant configured to maximize “fit” within the intramedullary canal. The orthopedic broach may include differential tooth patterns. For example, the broach may include first, second, and third separate and unique tooth patterns. In use, the various tooth patterns are located in specific locations on the broach to achieve a specific purpose to thereby optimize engagement between the patient's intramedullary canal and the femoral implant. In various embodiments, the broach is specifically matched to mimic the femoral implant, and specifically the teeth (compaction teeth) formed on the proximal region of the broach are matched to the porous coating formed on the implant.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present disclosure are an acetabular prosthesis angle positioning device for total hip arthroplasty. The device includes a telescopic tripod, a spherical scale instrument, a first fixing member, a main operating rod, a connecting device and an auxiliary operating rod. The spherical scale instrument includes a transparent spherical housing and a connecting ball clamped in the transparent housing, scale marks are arranged on the transparent spherical housing, and mark points fitted to the scale marks are arranged on the connecting ball; the main operating rod is connected to the connecting ball; and the main operating rod is connected to the auxiliary operating rod through the connecting device, and the auxiliary operating rod is hollow.

Abstract: Improved hip arthroplasty trial devices and hip arthroplasty trial systems are described. A hip arthroplasty trial device has a head member having a central axis and defining an inner chamber, a head member opening providing access to the inner chamber, and a cavity extending inward from the outer surface of the head member. A rotatable member is disposed in the inner chamber and along an axis between the central axis and one side of the head member. The cavity extends along an axis between the central axis and another, opposite side of the head member. A spacer is disposed within the head member opening and is moveable between a spacer first position and a spacer second position. Rotational movement of the rotatable member moves the spacer from the spacer first position to the spacer second position.

Abstract: The present technology is generally directed to a prosthetic digit usable with capacitive panels. The digit includes a proximal body removably couplable to a residuum of a user, an intermediate body pivotably coupled to the proximal body via a first fastener, a distal body pivotably coupled to the intermediate body via a second fastener, a first bearing capacitively coupled to the first fastener, and a second bearing capacitively coupled to the second fastener. The digit further includes a first conductive epoxy portion coupled between the first and second bearings, and a second conductive epoxy portion coupled between the second fastener and the distal body. The first and second conductive epoxy portions provide a low impedance, capacitive coupling pathway between the capacitive panel and the residuum of the user.

Abstract: The modular knee joint has a connecting rod assembly, a locking assembly, and an actuating assembly. The locking assembly selectively locks the connecting rod assembly, such that the connecting rod assembly cannot pivot. When the heel of the prosthesis contacts the ground, the connecting rod assembly activates the actuating assembly, such that when the thigh and the prosthetic shank rotate at a small angle relative to each other, the locking assembly intervenes to lock the connecting rod assembly, thereby locking the actuating assembly. Therefore, the modular knee joint can maintain the resistance during the entire bending process without losing resistance after bending to a specific angle.

Abstract: It is provided a prosthetic joint (1) configured to mutually rotate two prostheses (1a, 1b) and comprising two attachments of the prosthetic joint (1) to the prostheses (1, 1b); a movement member (4) defining a rotation between the attachments (2, 3) and comprising a first actuator (41) defining a first torque; a second actuator (42) defining a second torque greater than the first torque and a kinematic mechanism (43) defining a low thrust configuration in which only the first actuator (41) is kinematically connected to the attachment (2) defining a rotational torque not greater than the first torque, and a high thrust configuration in which both actuators (41, 42) are kinematically connected to the coupling (2) defining a rotational torque substantially between the first torque and the sum of the first and second torque.

Abstract: An attachment system for connecting footwear to a prosthetic foot assembly includes a prosthetic foot and a foot cover surrounding the prosthetic foot. The footwear has a footbed defining an insole or inner surface and an outsole or outer surface. The attachment system includes a pin arranged to protrude from the inner surface of the footwear and connect to the prosthetic foot assembly; a mounting plate secured to the pin and arranged to extend along the inner surface of the footwear; at least one fastener arranged to secure the pin to the footbed. A method is provided for using the attachment system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant, comprising a base stent having a tubular shape and surrounding a lumen, the base stent comprising a first section having helical turns, wherein adjacent helical turns are connected to each other by connectors that extend between adjacent helical turns and that limit movement of the adjacent helical turns relative to each other, wherein the helical turns comprise struts that are connected in a zig-zag pattern, with individual struts being connected at apices, wherein the shape that is defined by the inner apices of two axially adjacent helical turns and by two connectors that are adjacent to one another has, in the unconstrained state of the implant, at a position between the two connectors delimiting it, a longer first axial dimension than a second axial dimensions at the positions of the two connectors.

Abstract: A hand-held unit serves to feed an implant, in particular a stent, and to release the implant by means of a release element. The hand-held unit comprises a housing that has a housing opening and a connection section for attaching an outer catheter layer of a catheter to the housing and for guiding the release element from an interior of the housing into the catheter so that the release element is movable relative to the outer catheter layer. The hand-held unit further comprises a transmission element that is connected to the release element in order to transmit a movement of the transmission element to the release element, and an actuation element that is rotatably or displaceably supported in the housing and that can be actuated from outside the housing through the housing opening, wherein a movement of the actuation element causes a movement of the transmission element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, apparatus, and kit for assisting the expansion of a self-expanding stent, especially within highly curved or tortuous blood vessels. An elongated pusher having an expandable distal mesh portion can be positioned within a self-expanding stent, expanding during delivery to provide extra expansion force to the stent to ensure the stent properly expands.

Abstract: Orthosis brace comprising a system for alleviating foot drop experienced by a user. A system includes a first fastener configured to attach to a shoe and a second fastener configured to attach to the shoe. The system includes a support configured to wrap around at least a portion of a lower leg of a user. The system includes a lace support attached to the support, wherein the lace support is configured to receive a lace. The system includes a first shoe connector that is configured to be coupled to the first fastener to releasably couple the support to the shoe when the first fastener is attached to the shoe. The system includes a second shoe connector that is configured to be coupled to the second fastener to releasably couple the support to the shoe when the second fastener is attached to the shoe.

Abstract: A modification method and a tool for quickly retrofitting electronic hardware on an orthosis. The method mainly comprises drilling holes in an existing orthosis and embedding a magnetic connector or a conductive fabric electrode, ironing a circuit on the stereoscopic surface of the orthosis, and fixing a magnetic electronic functional module on the orthosis through magnetic attraction with the magnetic connector to realize circuit communication. The method is realized by a tool kit, which comprises a drilling tool, a circuit ironing tool, a magnetic connector, a magnetic electronic functional module, a wire tape and a conductive fabric electrode. This method can flexibly and quickly transform the orthosis according to the needs, with a strong applicability, and does not require the user to have circuitry expertise, which can shorten the customization and development cycle of the smart orthoses.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an improved orthosis system for stabilizing an ankle and a foot of a user against undesired orientations and having a calf brace and a foot brace. The system uses first and second risers coupled to a foot section using a construction and configuration whereby the more the risers are deflected relative to the foot section, the more the system bias the risers toward their initial orientation relative to the foot section. To increase lateral stability, the first riser curves forward around at least a portion of a lateral malleolus of a user's ankle, while the second riser curves rearward and around at least a portion of a medial malleolus of the user's ankle. To increase forward and rearward stability, the foot section extends across at least half the length of the sole of a user's foot.

Abstract: A portable spinal decompression device comprised of a top (thoracic) adjustable belt and bottom (lumbar) adjustable belt with a plurality of traction devices attached at set anchor points for applying traction forces to a body to facilitate spinal disc decompression and alleviate pain of users with spinal disorders. The portable device that fits various shapes and body sizes can be operated by a user without additional assistance and can be used while the individual is in numerous positions during his or her daily routine.

Abstract: A sling apparatus for supporting an arm of a person may include a garment to be worn on the torso, and arm support elements mounted on the garment that are configured to support the arm of the person wearing the garment in at least two positions with respect to the torso. The two positions may include a first position of the arm having the elbow extended with a shoulder associated with the arm of the person being in a neutral rotation orientation, and a second position of the arm having the shoulder associated with the arm being in an adducted, internal rotation position with the elbow flexed.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fluid collection assemblies including a porous material having a first porous layer, a second porous layer, and a supporting layer extending between the first porous layer and the second porous layer. Embodiments are also directed towards fluid collection systems including such fluid collection assemblies and methods of forming and using such fluid collection assemblies. In an embodiment, a fluid collection assembly is disclosed. The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable layer at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a chamber. The fluid collection assembly also includes a porous material disposed in the chamber. The porous material includes a first porous layer, a second porous layer, and a supporting layer positioned and extending between the first porous layer and the second porous layer.

Abstract: A urine collection device has a chamber assembly, which includes a layer of wicking material and porous material. The porous material is configured to form a chamber in which urine can be collected for transport; and the wicking material is disposed about the porous material. The chamber has a port for receiving a tube so that urine collected within the chamber can be transported from the chamber by being drawn from the chamber when a partial vacuum is applied within the chamber via the received tube. The chamber assembly is so dimensioned and configured that opposing portions of the assembly are sufficient adjacent as to define an opening through which the head a penis can be inserted. A layer of impermeable material is so attached to the chamber assembly as to cover one side of the opening and thereby provide a receptable for receiving the head of an inserted penis.

Abstract: Monobloc orthosis splint (1) for preventing mouth-breathing in an individual while his temporomandibular joint is in the rest position, comprising a first U-form half splint for the upper jaw (2) and a second U-form half splint for the lower jaw (3): both the first and second U-form half splints being made, at least partially, of plastic material and comprising posterior parts (4, 5) intended to be positioned in the molar and premolar region (ISO 3950 teeth number 14-16:24-26:34-36:44-46) of the individual mouth, at least the posterior parts of the first and second U-form half splints being hermetically assembled, wherein the splint is devoid of proximal and distal protuberances.

Abstract: A mouthpiece device and method for helping human users with congested sinuses breathe freely through their mouths while sleeping while minimizing the risks of dry mouth and drooling. The device fits between the user's jaws and is configured to apply a gentle jaw and lip opening pressure sufficient to at least partially open a sleeping user's jaw and lips while the jaw and lip muscles are relaxed. At the same time, the device is configured to so that when the user, while still sleeping, activates their jaw or lip muscles to swallow, this action overcomes the gentle opening force, allowing the user to easily swallow without conscious effort. Methods of configuring the device shape and opening forces are also taught. These include using implanted sensors, processors, and actuators configured to optimize the opening forces according to user physiology; and/or wireless connection to external sensing and control devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hyperbaric thermal therapy system for medical applications. The disclosed system allows for independent control of pressure, temperature, and gas composition in the breathing system supplying breathing gas to the patient, and optionally of the environment surrounding a patient in a hyperbaric chamber, which allows for a wide range of hyperbaric thermal therapy profiles. Such hyperbaric thermal therapy profiles may be utilized in combination with other treatments, including medicament-based treatments, to enhance the therapeutic outcomes of such other treatments.

Abstract: A multi-layer electrically operable patient electric blanket that includes a heating layer and a textile layer connected to the heating layer in a planar manner, the heating layer has one or a plurality of electrically conductive and non-destructively deformable heating tracks.

Abstract: Methods of delivering agents to structures within the eye are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is an intracanalicular injectable applicator device includes a body forming a cavity and a cannula coupled to a first distal end of the body. The cannula forms a channel that is aligned with the cavity of the body. The cannula is configured to store an intracanalicular injectable in the channel. The intracanalicular injectable applicator device further includes a tip structure coupled to the body. The tip structure is disposed around at least a portion of the cannula. A distal end of the tip structure is configured to dilate a lacrimal punctum by inserting the distal end of the tip structure into the canaliculus via the lacrimal punctum. The intracanalicular injectable applicator device further includes an actuating structure configured to push the intracanalicular injectable through the channel and the distal end of the tip structure into a canaliculus via a lacrimal punctum.

Abstract: A method of deploying an ocular implant into Schlemm's canal of an eye. The method includes the steps of inserting a distal end of a cannula through a cornea of the eye and into an anterior chamber of the eye, the cannula having a distal opening extending from the distal end and through a side wall; placing the distal opening of the cannula into fluid communication with Schlemm's canal; advancing the ocular implant distally through the cannula with a delivery tool engaged with the ocular implant, a proximal portion of the ocular implant engaging the delivery tool proximal to a distal portion of the delivery tool; and disengaging the ocular implant and the delivery tool when the proximal portion of the ocular implant reaches the cannula distal opening. The invention also includes a system for practicing the method.

Abstract: A vitrectomy probe includes a probe body and a needle portion projecting from the probe body. The needle portion includes a tube which extends at least partially in the needle portion and at least partially in the probe body. A cutter is positioned inside the tube in the needle portion. The cutter is at least partially composed of a permanently magnetic material. A field-creation unit is adapted to create an induced magnetic field, with the cutter being movable between a first position and a second position based in part on the induced magnetic field. The tube may be at least partially composed of a temporarily magnetic material. In one embodiment, the field-creation unit includes a driving magnet positioned in the probe body and adapted to selectively magnetize the tube.

Abstract: A needle for use with a phacoemulsification handpiece is disclosed. The needle may compromise an elongated needle body having a proximal end and a distal end terminating at a junction point; a first tine having a proximal end and a distal end terminating in a first tip; a second tine having a proximal end and a distal end terminating in a second tip, wherein the proximal end of the first tine and the proximal end of the second tine are each connected at the junction point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.

Abstract: An apparatus for laser treatment of a tissue surface, the apparatus comprises at least one optical element for illuminating the tissue surface with at least one laser pulse having an illumination pattern, wherein the at least one optical element is configured such that the illumination pattern comprises at least one pattern element with a first width of less than 300 micrometers and the effective surface coverage of the illumination pattern is more than 10%.

Abstract: Goggles are described as including an outrigger, an elastic band, and one or more cages. The elastic band is coupled to the cage, which may then be disposed within an opening of the outrigger. Thus, the elastic band may be coupled to the outrigger and, accordingly, to the goggle frame, through the cage. Such a configuration may allow for the elastic band to have a stronger and more compact coupling to the outrigger and/or goggle frame. The cage may comprise metal or another material stronger than the material of the goggle frame and/or the outrigger. Furthermore, the cage may be more compact (e.g., narrower) than a typical connection while maintaining or improving strength.

Abstract: A wound interface device for use in negative pressure wound therapy. The device includes a flexible body having a plurality of spacers, the spacers configured to define a therapy space between a wound surface and a wound facing surface of the device body. The device also includes an inlet for the instillation of fluids to a wound site and an outlet for the removal of fluids from the therapy space.