Abstract:
Some embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatus and methods for detecting gases in a body of a human or other animal. For example, such gases may be those normally contained within an organ of the body. The detected gases may, thus, indicate leakage of the contents of the organ into a body cavity. The apparatus may include one or more gas sensing probes at least partially positioned within a semipermeable material and configured to detect an intestinal gas and an electronic circuit coupled to the gas sensing probes. The electronic circuit may include a transmitter configured to transmit information from the gas sensing probes to an external device.
Abstract:
Methods and devices for fixation of a lateral compression fracture are disclosed. At least one compression device may be provided in a deployer. The deployer may be positioned adjacent to a facture line of a fractured bone. The at least one compression device may be laparoscopically delivered from the deployer to the fractured bone and secured the fractured bone. A compression device may include a central portion and a plurality of arms. The central portion may have a first side surface configured to contact a bone fracture and a second side surface. Each arm may extend from a proximal end attached to the central portion and have a distal end that includes a locking mechanism. Each locking mechanism may include at least one of a conical projection, a barb hook, a claw hook, and a serrated hook.
Abstract:
An anastomosis device may include a base member defining a passageway between a first end and a second end of the base member, a first support member connected to the base member proximal to the first end, and a second support member connected to the base member proximal to the second end. The base member may have a cutting element to cut tissue from the first end. At least one of the first support member and the second support member may be movable along a length of the base member to secure a portion of tissue between the first and second support members.