Abstract:
A motorized surgical handpiece (42) with a chuck (60). Internal to the chuck are clamping members (210) that releasably hold clamp the shaft (322) of a cutting accessory (320) to a drive shaft (134) so the cutting accessory rotates upon the actuation of the motor (50). The chuck includes a collar (212) with an opening (236) through which the cutting accessory is inserted. The opening is (236) non-circular in shape. When an accessory shaft with a cross sectional shape that matches the shape of the opening is inserted in the opening, the accessory shaft is appropriate aligned with the chuck clamping members (212).
Abstract:
A tubular support member located in a distal portion of an elongate flexible medical device is provided with a plurality of wall openings, e.g., axially-spaced, substantially transverse slots, formed therein to thereby increase a flexibility of the support member. A layer of sealing material overlays an outer surface the support member so as to provide a sealed portion of the support member including the wall openings, the sealing material having respective flexible invaginations formed therein overlaying the wall openings in the support member so that the sealing material does not substantially impede flexibility of the support member.
Abstract:
A vascular access system includes a catheter having an inner lumen in communication with an open distal end; a guidewire at least partially positioned in the catheter lumen and extending out the open distal end thereof, respective proximal and distal stops secured to the guidewire; and a centering device slidably mounted on the guidewire such that the centering device may freely within the catheter lumen relative to the guidewire between the proximal and distal stops, wherein the centering device substantially aligns a longitudinal axis of the catheter with a longitudinal axis of the guidewire proximate the centering device.
Abstract:
A patient transport loading and unloading apparatus for an emergency vehicle includes at least one support configured for mounting at the access opening of the vehicle and a stationary mount. The support is deployable relative to the stationary mount between a stowed position (in which the support can support the patient transport apparatus) and a loading position. Further, the support is configured to remain stationary when the patient transport apparatus is loaded onto the support and while the patient transport apparatus is moved into the vehicle through the access opening.
Abstract:
A powered surgical tool (30) with a switch (102) for regulating tool operation. A pair of opposed arms (132, 158) extend outwardly from opposed sides of the switch. The arms move between safety and run states. When the arms are in the safety state, the arms engage a static surface to prevent movement of the switch. When in the arms are in the run state the arms are spaced from the static surface so movement is allowed. The arms are connected together so that the movement of one arm results in simultaneous movement of the other arm.
Abstract:
A sterilization container (60) with a sensor module for monitoring the environmental characteristics internal to the container. The sensor module includes a normally closed end bore. A sensor is disposed in the closed end void space. Other sensors also part of the module monitor the pressure and temperature of the environment inside the container. Based on the measurements of the environment in the container and the environment within the closed end void space it is possible to determine the extent to which the container is filled with saturated steam.
Abstract:
A limb positioning system (10) includes a clamp assembly (100), a pylon and bar assembly (200), a sled assembly (300), and a limb positioning assembly (400). The clamp assembly attaches to a rail (30) of a table and accepts a pylon (220) connected to a bar (240). The pylon has a plurality of pylon bars (222a, 222b) that are secured by the clamp assembly. A base bar (240) extends from the pylon, and is attachable to an extension bar (260) to provide a longer track for the sled assembly. The sled assembly is biased to be locked with respect to the base bar. The limb holding assembly includes a boot (402) coupled to the sled via a connector (460) near the heel. The connector is tapered and insertable into a correspondingly tapered section of a ball (380) that sits within the sled assembly, the ball being capable of polyaxial motion.
Abstract:
An implant (300), and a method of designing the implant, takes into account heterogeneous bone properties. The method may be directed to designing a fixation feature (310, 320, 330, 340) of the implant using a virtual bone model (100). Bone property information (101, 102) derived from image data may be mapped to the virtual bone. A virtual model of the implant (401) may be created, including a virtual fixation feature characterized by an input parameter. One or more simulations (400) may be performed, the simulations being of an implantation of the virtual implant on the virtual bone. Values for at least one input parameter may be used for each simulation, each simulation resulting in a value for an output parameter. The input and output values may be analyzed to derive a relationship between the values, the relationship being used to design the fixation feature of the implant.
Abstract:
An optimized press-fit between a resected bone and an articular implant may, for instance, reduce undesirable qualities, including excess micromotion, stress transmission, and/or strain. By taking into account heterogeneous bone properties, the parameters of a bone resection can be determined as to optimize the press-fit between a resected bone and an articular implant. An optimized press-fit is obtained by determining ideal engagement characteristics corresponding to the fit between the fixation features of an articular implant and a bone. Then, taking into account a bone's heterogeneous properties, the parameters of a bone resection that would substantially achieve the determined ideal engagement characteristics are determined.
Abstract:
A vaso-occlusive delivery system (10) includes a vaso-occlusive coil (300), delivery wire assembly (200), and a link (500). The vaso-occlusive coil defines a coil lumen (306) and has first and second coil windings (308) defining a coil opening (314) therebetween. The delivery wire assembly defines a delivery wire lumen (212), and includes an electrolytic detachment zone (260), a delivery wire conduit (214), and a delivery wire (252) attached to the delivery wire conduit and extending through the delivery wire lumen distal of the delivery wire conduit. The link defines a link lumen (510) and has link body (506) including a proximal end of the link body defines an link opening (512) in communication with the link lumen and a distal end of the link body includes a link detent (514) extending radially from the link body, through the coil opening, securing the link body and the delivery wire assembly to the vaso-occlusive coil.