Abstract: A packaged kit for treating keratosis obturans includes a plurality of ear needles having different shaped absorbent applicators on distal ends of the needles, a vial of a single dose of an otologic formulation of mitomycin-C, and a diluent carrier syringe containing sterilized water. The component parts of the kit are used together to reconstitute the contents of the vial with the water in the diluent carrier syringe. A selected one of the plurality of ear needles is then communicated with the syringe. The syringe and needle are then used to inject the reconstituted drug into the absorbent pad at the end of the needle, and the absorbent pad containing the drug is used to apply the drug to the surface of the external ear canal.

Abstract: A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments, a pump fluid reservoir within the tray, a pump contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump fluid reservoir, and a motor contained within the sterile tray and connected to the pump. Sterile surgical tray 10 also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.

Abstract: An anchorage in tissue is produced by holding a vibrating element and a counter element against each other such that their contact faces are in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the contact faces comprises a thermoplastic material which is liquefiable by mechanical vibration. While holding and then moving the two elements against each other, the vibrating element is vibrated and due to the vibration the thermoplastic material is liquefied between the contract faces, and due to the relative movement is made to flow from between the contact faces and to penetrate tissue located adjacent to outer edges of the contact faces. For liquefaction of the thermoplastic material and for displacing it from between the contact faces no force needs to act on the tissue surface which is to be penetrated by the liquefied material. For this reason anchorage in tissue which has little mechanical stability is possible.

Abstract: A system for providing a method of sealing skin with a film forming polymer is provided. The system includes providing an at least two part applicator containing a sealant composition in one or more frangible containers, providing instructions for using the applicator associated therewith, where the method including moving at least one of said applicator parts from a first position to a second position and applying said sealant to skin. The composition has film former, a plasticizer and 3000 to 10000 ppm of a dye that changes color when is undergoes a phase change. The color change is visible to a human eye under normal light conditions. changing dyes may be used to indicate that the composition has dried. The dyes change color in response to the phase change, i.e., drying of the film former.

Abstract: A disposal receptacle having a biocidal interior surface for storing contaminated biotesting devices therein. The receptacle contains a one-way opening or valve to prevent used biotesting devices and bodily fluid from escaping or being removed from the receptacle; however, the one-way opening allows for insertion of the used biotesting devices therein. The biocidal interior surface and one-way valve in the receptacle form a sanitary method of containing contaminated biotesting devices. This combination allows the user to dispose of the receptacle, and safely and hygienically dispose of any contaminated biotesting devices and bodily fluid therein. The receptacle can be combined with a receptacle for unused biotesting devices, and/or sized to fit with or within a medical device, such as a test meter. In one form, the receptacle can be part of a care kit having a kit container for storing a lancing device, a testing device, and the disposal receptacle.

Abstract: Bone grafting methods involving harvesting at least of the following types of cells: osteoblasts, adult stem cells and primitive mesenchymal cells and applying these cells to a site intended for a bone graft in combination with the application of a suitable matrix material, where the matrix material is an allograft, xenograft or alloplast matrix material or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical dispenser including a tube having an open end and a space filled with a composition, and an applicator including a first end removably coupled to the open end of the tube and a longitudinal portion with at least one aperture is described. The dispenser can also include a removable cover extending longitudinally and having a bore surrounding the longitudinal portion of the applicator. The composition may be an anal medication. A single dosage unit of the composition is usually contained in the tube, and the tube, applicator, and cover are disposable after use. Methods of using the dispenser include squeezing the tube, allowing the composition to exit the aperture of the applicator, and applying the composition to a target area.

Abstract: A container suitable for the preparation, storage and dispensing of compounded suppositories is provided. Methods of preparing, storing and dispensing compounded suppositories utilizing such a container and related kits are also provided.

Abstract: In order to improve a surgical holder for surgical instruments and/or implants for a surgical container, in particular, a sterile container or perforated basket, comprising a storage device for holding and/or storing surgical instruments and/or implants and an attachment device for attaching the holder to the container, such that it can be attached to the container more easily it is suggested that the attachment device be transferable from an attaching position, in which it can be brought into engagement with and connected to the container, into a position of abutment, in which it can be brought out of engagement with the container, and that the attachment device comprise at least two attachment members, which are connected to one another via the storage device, for attaching the holding to the container. Furthermore, an improved surgical container is suggested.

Abstract: Packaged systems for implanting a marker in a patient and methods for manufacturing and using such systems. In one embodiment, a packaged system comprises an introducer having a cannula and a stylet configured to be received in the cannula, a marker in the cannula, and a package having a sterile compartment. The marker can have a casing configured to be implanted in a patient and a resonating circuit in the casing. The resonating circuit can comprise a coil configured to wirelessly transmit a target signal in response to a wirelessly transmitted excitation signal. The introducer is contained within the sterile compartment. In another embodiment, the marker is not loaded in the introducer within the compartment of the package.

Abstract: A simple, disposable device for a wounded individual to dispense a antibiotic or other medicine directly into their own open wound or treatment of a wound by a second party. The device dispenses a preloaded quantity of dry medication from an opening that is covered by a removable cap. Removal of the cap followed by pressing of a plunger dispenses the medication. The design of the carpule, barrel, of the device, the preloaded powder medicament, the flexible rod and rod head that pushes the dry powder into the wound and material selection appropriate to use in unfavorable environments are other features of the device.

Abstract: A method for augmenting bone in a subject in need thereof including installing within an interior portion of a bone located in the subject a sufficient amount of a biocompatible material to form a scaffold within the bone interior, wherein the scaffold serves as a support for the formation of new bone within the bone interior portion, and administering to the subject a sufficient amount of at least one bone augmentation agent to elevate blood concentration of at least one anabolic agent in the subject. The method may further include administering at least one anti-resorptive agent to the subject in an amount sufficient to substantially prevent resorption of new bone growth. In another embodiment, the method may further include a step of mechanically inducing an increase in osteoblast activity in the subject, wherein the elevation in blood concentration of the anabolic agent and the increase in osteoblast activity at least partially overlap in time.

Abstract: Dental implant kits and methods of installing the dental implant kit into a bone are provided. The kits and methods make us of a housing understructure having opposing electrodes for providing a therapeutic electrical signal across the electrodes in order to promote the health and accelerate the healing of the implanted housing understructure in bone. The dental implant kit also has a closure unit configured to be attached to the housing understructure that provides the electrical energy required to drive the therapeutic electrical signal. An optional abutment unit is also described that also provides the electrical energy to drive the therapeutic electrical signal. The method includes the steps of cementing, combining, cutting, extricating, installing, joining, linking, obtaining, opening, reaming, releasing, removing, sewing, and testing.

Abstract: A tool system for facilitating medical procedure including accessing a selected bone structure or tissue structure includes a cannula and an obturator with a drill section formed on its distal end. Additionally a drill guide may protrude from the distal end of the obturator. The disclosed tool system may be used to penetrate the cutaneous layers of a patient until the drill guide penetrates the exterior surface of a target bone structure such as a vertebral body. The system may then be rotated and torqued to allow the drill section of the obturator to bore into the bone structure. As the system advances, the cannula translates forward within the bore created by the drill section until a desired placement of the cannula is achieved.

Abstract: A prosthetic valve assembly for use in replacing a deficient native valve comprises a replacement valve supported on an expandable prosthesis frame. The valve may be delivered transluminally or transmyocardially using a thorascopic or other limited access approach using a delivery catheter. Preferably, the initial partial expansion of the valve is performed against the native valve annulus to provide adequate anchoring and positioning of the valve as the remaining portions of the valve expand. The valve may be delivered using a retrograde or antegrade approach. When delivered using a retrograde approach, a delivery catheter with a pull-back sheath may be used, while antegrade delivery is preferably performed with a delivery catheter with a push-forward sheath that releases the proximal end of the valve first.

Abstract: A device and method of using the device for contraception or sterilization and particularly for reversible contraception by occluding a reproductive lumen to prevent the passage of reproductive cells through the lumen for a desired period of time until the patient wishes to become fertile again and then be reopened. The occluding member preferably comprises a tubular framework formed from a shape memory material configured to be implanted in a reproductive lumen. The occluding member is implanted within a body lumen, secured to the wall of the reproductive lumen and then collapsed to collapse the wall and occlude the lumen. Alternatively, the occluding member may be collapsed upon a solid plug. The closure of the reproductive lumen may be reversed by introducing a balloon catheter and by a series of inflations of the balloon reexpanding the collapsed occluding member or by removing the plug.

Abstract: Devices and methods for performing a procedure within a sacrum are disclosed herein. In one variation, a method includes imaging a spine with a fluoroscopy device to provide a view of the sacrum. An anatomical landmark is identified based on the imaging, and a breach zone is defined based on the imaging. The anatomical landmark is used to identify an entry point and guide a medical device in a medial-to-lateral approach into a sacral ala region of the sacrum to perform a medical procedure within the sacral ala. In some embodiments, the anatomical landmark can be, for example, a pedicle, and in some embodiments, the anatomical landmark can be, for example, a V notch. In some embodiments, an entry point is identified using two anatomical landmarks. For example, the anatomical landmarks can be an S1 foramen of the side being accessed and a sacroiliac joint.

Abstract: A dental post includes a composite material such as long fibers embedded in a resin matrix, and is able to transmit visible radiation when it is lit by a dental lamp to ensure polymerization of a product for setting in a tooth's root canal. The post, which has a specific color determined at ambient temperature before insertion into said canal, and which contains at least one thermochromic substance able to provide said specific color, loses its color when in place in the canal. A method for forming the dental post and a kit including a plurality of dental posts and drills are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of performing surgery and the associated instruments therefor. The method includes the steps of placing a tape template onto a portion of a patient's skin, marking a plurality of access sites, making an opening to form a mid-line access site, performing liposuction, forming a plurality of openings in the skin at the access sites, inserting a skin port into each of the openings, inserting a skin port into the mid-line access site, providing a threading device having a suture tied thereto, inserting the threading device and suture through at least one skin port to form a suture matrix under the skin, pulling the ends of the suture through the skin port in the mid-line access site, tying the ends of the suture into a knot, pushing the knot through the skin port in the mid-line access site and under the skin, and removing the skin ports from the openings at the access sites.

Abstract: Biodegradable and resorbable polymer pouches are described for use with cardiac rhythm mamagent devices (CRMs) and other implantable medical devices (IMDs), i.e., a pouch, covering, or other receptacle capable of encasing, surrounding and/or holding the CRM or other IMD for the purpose of securing it in position, inhibiting or reducing bacterial growth, providing pain relief and/or inhibiting scarring or fibrosis on or around the CRM or other IMD. Optionally, the biodegradable and resorbable pouches of the invention include one or more drugs in the polymer matrix to provide prophylactic effects and alleviate side effects or complications associated with the surgery or implantation of the CRM or other IMD.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing medical single-component or multi-component impression materials that can harden, and a two-component impression material. In a first step of the method, the components of the impression materials that have not hardened are introduced into a primary packaging. In a second step, the primary packagings, with the components contained therein, are sterilized by heat sterilization. In a third step, the sterilized components in the primary packagings are introduced into a secondary packaging. In a fourth step, this secondary packaging is sterilized by means of a suitable gas sterilization, irradiation sterilization, and/or by means of sterilization in an autoclave, so that the activity and the viscosity of the components are not changed.

Abstract: A sterile, compact packaging is provided to present components in order of preferred or required use in a medical procedure. Pockets are arranged along one or more endsections of the packaging, and an absorbent material is at least partially adhered to the moisture proof sheet at a workspace thereon. Components are placed in the pockets in order of use, and the packaging is folded up. The folded packaging is sealed in a gas-permeable pouch, which maintains the components in a sterile condition until use. In use, the packaging is unfolded to expose the medical components.

Abstract: A blending and bubble filtering container structure includes a spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container, and a filtering film layer bonded on the spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container. The spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container is formed with a receiving space and an air guide channel communicated with the receiving space. The filtering film layer is formed with an air vent communicating with the air guide channel, so that the blending bubbles contained in the spoon-shaped blending and bubble filtering container may be carried through the air guide channel and the air vent, and may be drained outward through the air vent.

Abstract: A method of external genital cleansing and prophylactic kit are disclosed. The kit includes wipes having topical microbicides, personal lubricants, sterile water or sterile water-based solutions disposed on or impregnated therein. The wipes are packaged in conjunction with a condom and when used in accordance with the teaching of this invention work to inhibit transmission of STDs particularly including HIV. Wipes provided in the kit may be used to cleanse the external portions of the genitals before application of the provided condom. After removal of the condom, one or more wipes are to be used to cleanse the external portions of the genitals.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing and shipping a coded set of related culture specimens without risk of contamination or contact between individually coded specimens, comprising a closeable case having multiple individual storage cells and a coding scheme applied to the surfaces of the case. The coding scheme identifies and matches individually coded specimens with their respective storage cells.

Abstract: An improved container contains a housing containing at least one aperture and a treatment composition located within the housing. The combination of the treatment composition and the housing has a mess factor of from about 3.6*10−4 to about 1.1*10−11. When the housing is in a prepared state and squeezed, the treatment composition exits the housing from the aperture.

Abstract: A housing for suturing tools including a cylindrical housing having an upper end, a lower end, a cylindrical side wall therebetween, and a hollow interior. The cylindrical housing has a central dividing wall disposed within the hollow interior extending between the upper and lower ends. The central dividing wall equally divides the cylindrical housing into a first section and a second section. The cylindrical side wall of the first section has an opening therethrough positioned intermediate the upper and lower ends thereof. The cylindrical side wall of the second section has at least one opening therethrough adjacent to the lower end thereof.

Abstract: A packaging system is disclosed having a number of packages, a storage tray for containing the number of packages, and an instrument having functional extensions designed to engage, grasp, or mate with an opening formed on the package. Each package is formed of sterilizable packaging material, encloses a sterile item, and has an opening formed on the packaging material for receiving the instrument. An operator carrying out a surgical procedure, using a conventional aseptic surgical technique, uses the instrument to pick up, manipulate, and open the package to deliver the sterile item for use during the procedure.

Abstract: This invention provides a medical diagnosis and therapy system particularly adapted for the combined uses of emergency cardiac defibrillation and pulmonary oxygen administration, including automated patient cardiopulmonary assessment and voice prompted therapy and resuscitation: electrocardio diagnosis/monitoring/defibrillation and electropulmonary blood oximetry/oxygen administration. The system has a case having access opening(s) and clear cover(s) to view the apparatus and contents, to dispel all doubt as to know how to open the case and to make it easy for a user to quickly find and use the various components.

Abstract: A disposable sealed package with dual distinct functions of containing a consumable product and dispensing it through a knife-like handle. The package allows an individual to consume the product from the container or to dispense and apply it using the knife-like handle. The package seal is lifted from the handle-portion only to use the package as a dispenser and applicator. The package seal is lifted from the containment-portion only to use the package to hold the product for consumption.

Abstract: A non-invasive kit is provided for collecting and transporting DNA specimens from an individual for analysis or study. The kit contains swabs for harvesting DNA cells from the mouths of individuals and corpses. The kit consists of a rectangular panel having a center portion and two hinged members. The center portion is provided with a folded stand with apertures for holding swabs containing the DNA specimens. Bar coded envelopes are also provided for mailing to a depository.

Abstract: A medical alert message kit containing medical stamp emblems to be applied to the human body for the purpose of communicating a medical condition or directive. The medical stamp emblem is releasably attached to a backing liner and includes a printed medical condition, message or image on a surface of porous, non-woven, compacted tissue substrate with an adhesive. The method includes applying the emblem on an area of medical interest readily observable by medical personnel.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical kit includes a container; a packet of dispensing swabs; a bottle with a dispenser assembly with an upwardly extending tubular member with an open aperture at the top for the passage of fluid from the bottle through the dispenser assembly, the tubular member adapted to removably receive a short tube of a dispensing swab; a quantity of liquid iodine located within the bottle; and a tube containing a quantity of zinc oxide.

Abstract: A kit for the emergency treatment of dental conditions. The kit includes a container and a plurality of dental treatment components positioned within the container, the dental treatment components being selected from the group consisting of dental cement or components thereof, an anesthetic, an antiseptic, sorbent material for wrapping around teeth to be treated or for packing into apertures of the teeth to be treated such as resulting from broken teeth, missing teeth, missing or broken fillings, or crowns or bridges, and tools for manipulating the dental cement and the sorbent material.

Abstract: A portable toothbrush assembly is provided in which a toothbrush and mouth care solution dispenser are sealed within an outer bag. The dispenser preferably is constantly oriented above the bristles of the toothbrush until use. While remaining sealed within the outer bag, the dispenser can be squeezed in order to rupture the dispenser and distribute mouth care solution over the bristles of the toothbrush. The outer bag can then be opened, exposing the toothbrush for use and then, if desired, disposal.

Abstract: A solution applicator system comprising a retainer and a plurality of solution retaining containers removably coupled to the retainer. Each container has a removable end and a closed end and includes a receptacle, having an open end and a sealing structure sealing the open end, and an applicator member, having at least one end coupled to an absorbing material, both housed within the container.

Abstract: A kit for external fixation pin site care in conjunction with practicing a uniform and consistent standardized protocol to significantly reduce post-operative infection risk is provided. The kit contains labeled treatment materials to be used in the newly-designed, standard post-operative cleansing and infection treatment procedure. The result is significantly reduced incidences of infection at the pin/skin interface of patients.

Abstract: A unit dose spoon having a bowl portion, a recessed handle portion communicating with the bowl portion. An upwardly extending pedestal is mounted in the recessed handle portion and is provided with an upwardly extending cutting blade on the top surface thereof A container is integrally hinged to the free end of the handle portion and contains a unit dose of fluid such as a medicine, which is sealed in the container by a rupturable plastic cover. When the container is folded forwardly toward the handle portion and pushed downwardly toward the pedestal, the blade thereon punctures the plastic cover to allow the fluid to flow from the container into the recessed handle portion and into the bowl portion. The unit dose spoon is formed of molded plastic and is disposable.

Abstract: An emergency medical kit includes a carrying case of approximately briefcase or small suitcase size with the upper and lower sections divided into a large number of compartments by insertion of a plastic organizer. Each compartment is directed to a particular medical emergency and is so identified on its cover or lid. The reverse side of the compartment cover has instructions for treating the particular emergency, while the compartment contains the necessary care items for that particular emergency. A divider is held by snaps across the upper section of the case to help contain the contents and also provides instruction for use of the kit, some general first aid information, and a list of emergency telephone numbers.

Abstract: The compact disposable packing for kit that contains aiding means which are secured from any contamination comprises a back plate made of plastic material. The back plate is covered with a sheet that forms a reservoir which opens in a small duct comprising a breakage incipient area. The sheet is itself covered with a hood that delimits a housing for a member like a gauze and similar. The plate, the sheet and the hood are tightly assembled and sealed, and the breakage incipient area is arranged so that the small duct is broken in the housing upon bending the back plate for bringing a fluid contained in the reservoir to impregnate the member.

Abstract: A T-fastener installation kit includes a packaging device for loading the T-fastener into a slotted needle without requiring the hands of the surgeon to touch the sharp end of the needle. T-fasteners may be commonly used, for example, in surgical procedures in which the T-fasteners are used to secure a patient's stomach or bowel in apposition to the abdominal wall. The packaging device includes a housing having a cylindrical recess into which the "T" head of the T-fastener is loaded. The surgeon can slide the open end of the slotted needle into the cylindrical recess and over the "T" head of the T-fastener, thereby effectively loading the T-fastener into the slotted needle without requiring the surgeon to touch the sharp point of the needle.

Abstract: A portable travel box includes: a light-reflective plate foldably pivotally secured to a bottom portion of a main case and extendibly retained on a base frame which is extendibly dismantled from a bottom portion of the main case for retroreflective purpose or for a quick flashing warning just by an immediate extending operation of the light-reflective plate for warning a rear car positioned on a rear side of the travel box; an upper cover sealably formed on an upper portion of the main case having a first-aid kit and a tool box respectively detachably stored in an upper chamber formed in an upper portion of the main case to be covered by the upper cover, so that the upper cover can be uncovered and the first-aid kit can be taken out from the case for first aid use, while the tool box may also be taken out from the case for a convenient repair or maintenance job for a case.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of providing and administering medicants to persons who have little or no control over the muscles of their mouth or, for other reasons, cannot swallow pills. A generally rectangular prepackaged serving container has a concave recessed mixing chamber, a flat serving surface extending forwardly from the mixing chamber, and a handle portion extending rearwardly from the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber contains a measured amount of food product. A flat mixing spatula is removably received along the top surface of the serving container and has a head portion substantially covering the contents of the mixing chamber. A removable flexible cover is peelably attached to the top surfaces of the serving container and the spatula and forms an air tight seal for the serving container and its contents. In use, the cover is peeled off the serving container and the spatula is removed.

Abstract: A waste cleanup kit is disclosed comprising a box and a plurality of kit contents. The contents include an absorbent material, a disinfectant and a scoop for scooping up waste material and a scraper for scraping waste material from a surface. The contents further include at least one glove for use by an operator and an absorbent towel. The contents further include a germicidal handwipe and a plastic bag sized to contain a scoop together with waste material. The absorbent material and the disinfectant are disposed in a separate material container and a disinfectant container, respectively. Each of the absorbent material container, disinfectant container, scoop, scraper, glove, towel, wipe and bag are disposed within the box.

Abstract: A kit for making a decorative item from an aluminum can and the process of using the kit. The kit has a can-holding member which has a pair of arms, at least one of which has a guide bar which abuts the surface of the can. A knife is drawn along the guide bar scribing a groove along the surface of the can. A series of grooves, preferably equally spaced, are formed around the can, and the can is then pressed inwardly to break the grooves and form a series of elongated slats around the can. These are bent outwardly to form a decorative object.

Abstract: A kit for performing a medical procedure comprising, a procedure tray having a plurality of recesses to receive procedural components. The kit has a prepping tray having a plurality of recesses to receive prepping components, with the prepping tray being disposed in a side-by-side relationship with the procedure tray. The prepping tray has an outwardly directed upper transparent flange which is sufficiently large to cover the procedure tray.

Abstract: A storage unit for knives and/or steels including a series of individual blocks pivotal forwardly within a frame from a generally upright storage position to an inclined access position. The frame and blocks are modular in construction, permitting widening of the frame and addition of blocks by the purchaser subsequent to his initial purchase.

Abstract: A root canal treatment kit includes a lower plastic tray of polystyrene formed with recesses for accommodating root canal treatment apparatus and materials formed with an outermost lip for supporting a transparent cover and an inner lip adjacent the outermost lip upon which legs of an upper plastic tray rest. The upper plastic tray is also formed with recesses for accommodating apparatus and material installing rubber dams in connection with root canal treatment above apparatus on the lower tray. The transparent cover encloses both trays and the root canal treatment apparatus and material stored in the recesses. The rubber dams are installed, then the upper tray is removed, and then the materials and apparatus on the lower tray are used to complete the root canal treatment.

Abstract: This invention provides a medical diagnosis and therapy system particularly adapted for the combined uses of emergency cardiac defibrillation and pulmonary oxygen administration, including automated patient cardiopulmonary assessment and voice prompted therapy and resuscitation: electrocardio diagnosis/monitoring/defibrillation and electropulmonary blood oximetry/oxygen administration. The system has a case having access opening(s) and clear cover(s) to view the apparatus and contents, to dispel all doubt as to know how to open the case and to make it easy for a user to quickly find and use the various components.

Abstract: This invention provides a medical diagnosis and therapy system particularly adapted for the combined uses of emergency cardiac defibrillation and pulmonary oxygen administration, including automated patient cardiopulmonary assessment and voice prompted therapy and resuscitation: electrocardio diagnosis/monitoring/defibrillation and electropulmonary blood oximetry/oxygen administration. The system has a case having access opening(s) and clear cover(s) to view the apparatus and contents, to dispel all doubt as to know how to open the case and to make it easy for a user to quickly find and use the various components.