摘要:
A method of implementing a splint device, and associated splint device are provided for a guidance system of a surgical robot. An adhesive material is engaged with a first stabilizing portion of a first splint portion, and the adhesive material is engaged with a second stabilizing portion of a second splint portion. The first or second splint portion has a mounting portion extending outwardly therefrom, The first and second splint portions are removably engaged with each other and about a tooth of a patient such that, when engaged, the first stabilizing portion is generally opposed to and laterally spaced apart from the second stabilizing portion to define a channel therebetween, with the mounting portion being disposed and extending outwardly of the channel, and with the first and second stabilizing portions defining the channel being secured to respective sides of the tooth via the adhesive material.
摘要:
According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member and a sleeve. The elongate member defines a lumen and has a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion has a first configuration and a second configuration. The second end portion has a first size when the second end portion is in its first configuration and a second size when the second end portion is in its second configuration. The first size is smaller than the second size. The second end portion is biased to its second configuration. The sleeve defines a lumen extending from a first end portion of the sleeve to a second end portion of the sleeve.
摘要:
Methods, devices and systems are described for treating venous insufficiency in which the vein is compressed at least partially along a treatment zone. A system can be provided including an injection device (300), such as a glue gun, that is operably connected to a delivery catheter (202) that can be advanced across a treatment zone in the vein (400). The delivery catheter can be used to deliver one, two, or more boluses of media (V2, V2') (e.g., cyanoacrylate) to occlude the vein (400) along different spaced-apart sections of the treatment zone. External compression can also be applied to the vein (400) by a compression element, such as a hand (640) or multifunctional ultrasound transducer (630), to occlude portions of the vein (400) along the treatment zone prior to or during the introduction of the boluses of media (V2. V2').
摘要:
The present invention describes a bone anchor having a bone abutment surface adapted for congruent attachment to a bone and methods for the production of said bone anchor. The manufacturing methods generally involve mapping of the form of the bone to which the bone anchor is to be applied, commonly carried out by means of an imaging technique. Manufacturing methods further include any suitable process used to make a three-dimensional object: such process generally include either additive or subtractive manufacturing methods. In particular, said bone anchors are useful for attachment to the spine. The present invention also provides a kit for use in spinal surgery, for correcting spinal deformities and fusing adjacent vertebrae in the spine, using the bone anchors described herein.
摘要:
A skin-based patient tracking apparatus for surgical navigation. The apparatus includes an adhesive layer, a plurality of surgical tracking elements, a base layer between the adhesive layer and the plurality of surgical tracking elements, and an outer layer covering the plurality of surgical tracking elements.
摘要:
An artificial pneumoperitoneum bag device (800) comprising an inflatable bag having an opening at an end of the bag. The bag device also includes an indicator (1000) including at least one repeating pattern such as grid lines (1002) on a wall of the bag. The pattern may extend across at least one side of the bag.
摘要:
An infection mitigation device providing a temporary, disposable sterile barrier between a sterile field and the non-sterile, light-emitting region of surgical lightheads. A surgical team member can easily apply and remove the protective barrier when needed. The device minimizes the opportunity for biohazardous materials from being transmitted between patients, thereby reducing the chance of infection, and ultimately providing patients with improved clinical outcomes. The center region of the barrier can be adapted to receive and/or cover (partially or completely) one or more types of centrally located surgical lighthead adjustment handles. The device can be manufactured with a unitary or composite construction. Depending on the specific composition of the barrier and application, a supportive carrier device may provide additional geometric stability for the barrier while it is maneuvered into its operational location on the lighthead. The device can be configured for compatibility will all surgical lightheads and non-OEM retrofit disposable handle systems.
摘要:
The present document describes a lighting device comprising: a structure comprising a conformable elongated member being adaptable to a shape of an object for securing the lighting device to the object; a light source attached to the structure thereby defining a connection between the light source and the structure; a power source for providing electrical power to the light source; and a skin overmolded onto the structure, the power source, the connection and part of the light source near the connection. There is also described a method for providing lighting in a confined space where a hand-operated tool is used.
摘要:
Devices and methods for positioning a surgical instrument are described herein. A positioning device includes a base that can be placed against tissue and a shuttle including a lumen that can receive a surgical instrument. The lumen can be translated in at least two directions relative to the base and an orientation of the lumen relative to the base can be polyaxially adjusted. Further, the device includes a locking mechanism that, upon actuation, prevents both translational movement and polyaxial movement of the lumen relative to the base.