Abstract:
A medical device that may include a plurality of branch members forming a basket movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration is disclosed. Each branch member may include a proximal coil, and a distal coil. Each branch member may also include an uncoiled portion disposed between the proximal coil and the distal coil, and a movable portion.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, the invention discloses an implant that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member formed monolithically with the first elongate member out of a single material and planar strip of material. The first elongate member includes a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The second elongate member includes a first portion and a second portion. Further, each of the first portion of the second elongate member and the second portion of the second elongate member includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The first portion and the second portion extend from the first elongate member. The distal end portion of the first elongate member is configured to be attached to or proximate a sacrum.
Abstract:
A retrieval device may include a sheath including a distal end and a proximal end, and an end effector at the distal end. At least a portion of the end effector may be movable relative to the sheath between extended and retracted states. The end effector may include a support member extending from the distal end of the sheath, and a movable member extending from the distal end of the support member. The device may include a handle assembly at the proximal end of the sheath, having an actuation member for transitioning the end effector between the extended and retracted states. The device may include a biasing member coupled to at least one of the actuation member and the sheath that may control a force, exerted by one of the movable members and the support member on the other, generated by relative movement between the movable and support members.
Abstract:
A medical device that may include a plurality of first branch members, and a plurality of second branch members is disclosed. The medical device may also include a first movable member, and a second movable member. The plurality of first and second branch members and the first and second movable members may form a basket movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration.
Abstract:
Disclosed are implants for pelvic floor repair and related uses, and devices, kits, and methods which can be used to deliver the implants. In certain embodiments, the devices are used to deliver extensions of a surgical implant to respective target tissue regions of the levator ani muscle and the sacrospinous ligament.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides systems, methods, devices, and kits for delivering an implant to an anatomical site in a patient. In some instances, a delivery device for delivering an implant includes a receiver with a through-lumen and a transfer pin for associating with the implant and the lumen. In some embodiments, a method for delivering an implant to an anatomical site in a patient comprises transferring the implant or a portion thereof from one section of a delivery device to another.
Abstract:
A medical device that may include a plurality of first branch members, and a plurality of second branch members is disclosed. The medical device may also include a first movable member, and a second movable member. The plurality of first and second branch members and the first and second movable members may form a basket movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration.
Abstract:
According to one claim of the invention, a method for occluding a fallopian tube in a vertebrate subject is described, which comprises comprising transcervically delivering a solid blocking material into the fallopian tube. In various embodiments, a fluid sealing material is delivered along with the solid blocking material. Other claims of the invention pertain to articles of manufacture, delivery devices and kits for use in occluding the fallopian tubes of a vertebrate subject.
Abstract:
The suturing instrument includes an elongate member having a distal end, a distal portion coupled to the distal end of the elongate member, and an actuation mechanism. The distal portion is movably coupled to the elongate member such that the distal portion is configured to move from a first position to a second position.
Abstract:
A device may include a first portion coupled to a shaft of an insertable medical device. The first portion may extend along a first portion longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The first portion may include a protrusion extending radially outwardly of the first portion longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the first portion may be received within a lumen of a second portion. The second portion may be axially moveable along the first portion longitudinal axis relative to the first portion. The second portion may include a longitudinally extending channel. A spring may be located radially between the first portion and the second portion.