Devices for adapting bone

A device for adapting a surface roughness of bone, the device comprising: a hollow body having a delivery tip at a distal end, the body being removeably attachable to a handle; a means for supplying fluid to and from the delivery tip to impart a surface roughness similar to that of a bone fracture surface. A device for adapting a surface roughness of bone, the device comprising: a body having an impacting tip at a distal end, the body or the impacting tip being removeably attachable to a handle; a means for generating reciprocating motion of the impacting tip, wherein the impacting tip is arranged to impart a surface roughness similar to that of a bone fracture surface.

BALLOON ENCAPSULATION AND ISOVOLUMETRIC SUCTION THROMBECTOMY CATHETER AND METHODS THEREOF

The disclosure provides for an adjustable catheter system with isovolumetric suction and restoration of fluid for the removal of a thrombus and a method of use thereof. The catheter system includes an inner catheter and an outer sheath surrounding at least a portion of the inner catheter. The inner catheter may include at least three lumina extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the inner catheter, at least one infusion fenestration along the infusion segment, and a distal encapsulation balloon at the distal end. The outer sheath may include at least three lumina extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the outer sheath and a proximal encapsulation balloon at the distal end. The catheter system may further include an agitator for mechanical morcellation of the thrombus. 1. A catheter system for removal of a thrombus from a vessel , comprising: at least one infusion fenestration along the infusion segment; and', 'a distal encapsulation balloon at the distal end; and, 'an inner catheter having a proximal end, an infusion segment, and a distal end, the inner catheter comprising 'a proximal encapsulation balloon at the distal end,', 'an outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, the outer sheath comprisingwherein the outer sheath surrounds at least a portion of the inner catheter and the distal encapsulation balloon and the proximal encapsulation balloon are separated by a distance along the infusion segment.2. The catheter system of claim 1 , wherein the distal encapsulation balloon and the proximal encapsulation balloon are compliant balloons operable to accommodate varying vessel sizes and minimize damage or injury to the vessel.3. The catheter system of claim 1 , wherein the distance between the distal encapsulation balloon and the proximal encapsulation balloon is adjustable.4. The catheter system of claim 1 , wherein the distance between the distal encapsulation balloon and the proximal encapsulation balloon form a thrombolytic ...

Manual thrombectomy device

Disclosed are manual thrombectomy devices having a plurality of elastic wires to form one or more cages and/or soft brushes connected to a lumen shaft along a longitudinal direction to easily detach thrombi from a vessel wall by manually rotating the lumen shaft right and left. And without any extra inflow tube, the manual thrombectomy device has an aspiration lumen and an inflow lumen in one body of the lumen shaft not only for preventing occurrence of a vacuum or a low pressure state in the blood vessel due to the thrombi aspiration during operation, but also for cleaning the vessel wall through outflow holes and for excreting the thrombi through aspiration holes.

Mechanical wound cleansing device

The present invention relates to a mechanical wound cleansing device comprising a carrier layer and an abrasive loop system arranged above the carrier layer, whereby the loop system is an intermeshed fiber system which is intermeshed above the carrier layer and/or a loop system comprising highly and softly abrasive loops. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said mechanical wound cleansing device. The present invention finally relates to the use of said wound cleansing device for the abrasive removal of and cleansing of wounds, especially for venous leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers (neuropathic and neuro-ischemic), arterial ulcers, mixed etiology ulcers, pressure ulcers or traumatic wounds.

BIOPSY BRUSH

A medical device configured to collect tissue from within a subject's body includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a distal region proximate the distal end. A plurality of bristles may be positioned on the distal region to form a brush. The distal region may be configured to deform upon activation to increase a cross-sectional dimension of the brush. The cross-sectional dimension of the brush may be the largest dimension of the brush in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. 1. A medical device configured to collect tissue from within a body of a subject , comprising:an elongate shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a distal region proximate the distal end; anda plurality of bristles positioned on the distal region of the shaft to form a brush, wherein the distal region of the shaft is configured to deform upon activation to increase a cross-sectional dimension of the brush, wherein the cross-sectional dimension of the brush is a largest dimension of the brush in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft.2. The device of claim 1 , further including a sheath having a lumen configured to slidably receive the shaft therein claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional dimension of the brush is configured to increase when the brush is extended out of the lumen.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the distal region of the shaft includes at least one articulating joint claim 1 , wherein portions of the shaft adjacent to the at least one articulating joint are configured to undergo relative displacement upon the activation.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one articulating joint includes a hinge or a notch.5. The device of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of articulating joints claim 1 , wherein the distal region of the shaft includes a plurality of links separated from each other by the plurality of articulating joints.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the distal region of the shaft is ...

FRICTIONAL TRANS-EPITHELIAL TISSUE DISRUPTION AND COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INDUCING OR AUGMENTING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE

The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient. 1. A method of inducing or augmenting an immune response comprising: a stiff handle;', 'a platform at a distal end of the stiff handle; and', a backing material securely attached to the platform; and', 'a plurality of fenestrated loops of a length attached to the backing material, where, 'a fabric attached to the platform for obtaining a histological sample including, 'the plurality of fenestrated loops have a hook end, where a distance from the top of the plurality of fenestrated loops to the bottom of the hook end is less than approximately 20% of the length of the plurality of fenestrated loops, where the stiff handle does not permit the apparatus to bend or bow when pressure is transmitted from the stiff handle to the platform; and, 'frictionally disrupting one or more epithelial cells containing a virus in a region with an apparatus for obtaining a histological sample comprisingthereby eliciting a viral immune response in the region.2. The method of claim 1 , where disruption of the one or more epithelial cells results in one or both the virus and its molecular components being released to surrounding tissue and introduced into the bloodstream of a patient.3. The method of claim 1 , where the one or more epithelial cells are located at a lesion site.4. The method of claim 3 , where the lesion site is a mucosal lesion site.5. The method of claim 1 , where the virus contains a DNA fragment.6. The method of claim 1 , where the virus contains a virally altered DNA.7. The method of claim 1 , where the virus contains a protein.8. The method of claim 7 , where the virus contains an oncogenic protein.9. The method of claim ...

BRUSH FOR ABRADING THE PARIETAL PLEURA

A disposable brush which allows the pleura to be abraded using pleuroscopy and allows surgeons to adjust the stiffness of the brush and the area to be abraded during the abrasion process includes a longitudinal body which supports rigid bristles and slides within a tubular member that is secured to a handle. A manually actuated slide is connected to the longitudinal body and is movable within a longitudinal lumen of the handle and cooperates with an indexing component supported on the edges of the lumen. Furthermore, the rigid bristles have elastically deformable cambers with different radii of curvature so as to form a flat fan-shaped brush in the deployed operating position outside the tubular member. The bristles of the brush extend laterally from the longitudinal axis. 1. A brush for the abrasion of the parietal pleura , the brush comprising:a longitudinal body carrying at one of its ends a plurality of strands forming the scraping member,a tubular body surrounding the longitudinal body,a handle secured to the tubular body and containing longitudinal displacement means of the other body, between at least one working position, in which the working member protrudes out of the free end of the tubular body, and one storage position, in which this member is completely retracted into the tubular body,wherein the means for displacing the longitudinal body carrying the strands, are constituted by a manually-actuated slide linked to the posterior end of the longitudinal body, which is opposite to that carrying the strands, said slide being movable in a longitudinal lumen of the handle and cooperating with indexing means carried by the edges of this lumen, whereas the strands include elastically deformable cambers and having different radii of curvature, so as to form, when they are retracted in the tubular body, a bundle of parallel strands and, when they are in the working position, out of the tubular body, a flat fan-shaped brush, whose strands extend laterally from ...

APPLICATION AID FOR THE TREATMENT OF WOUNDS

The invention relates to a flexible application aid for the treatment of wounds. The application aid can be used in particular for the debridement and/or cleansing of wounds, including the skin surrounding the wound. The application aid according to the invention including a flexible or elastically deformable application wand, facilitates debridement of superficial to deep wounds without the risk of injury to the wound. 1. An application aid for debriding or cleansing of wounds comprising a bendable application wand having a rear end and a front end , a longitudinal direction , a front section adjacent the front end , a rear section adjacent the rear end , two opposite sides , and a cross section , said application wand further comprising a flexible bending section between the front section and the rear section , said bending section having greater flexibility than the front section and/or rear section wherein the front section holds a wound cleansing head , the wound cleansing head comprising a fiber wound cleansing pad or fiber wound cleansing wipe comprising synthetic fibers.2. The application aid according to claim 1 , characterized in that the front section of the application wand comprises a fastening section for holding the wound cleansing head and the rear section comprises a grasping handle section3. The application aid according to claim 2 , characterized in that the bending section of the application wand comprises a reduced cross section compared to grasping handle section claim 2 , and/or a notch or depression that extends in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the application wand claim 2 , said reduced cross section and/or notch provide increased flexibility to the bending section.4. The application aid according to claim 2 , where the grasping handle section extends over more than ⅓ and less than ⅔ of the longitudinal direction of application wand and the fastening section extends over more than ⅕ and less than ⅓ of the ...

Light therapy skin device

The present invention is directed to devices for cleansing, beautifying, and improving the health of skin through exfoliation, brushing, and light therapy. A light therapy device may include a detachable treatment head having a treatment surface. One or more light sources may be located behind the detachable treatment head causing specific wavelengths of light to be emitted through detachable treatment head and/or treatment surface. For example if the treatment surface is comprised of bristles forming a brush, the light may travel inside or along the surface of the bristles. One or more buttons located on the device may be used to activate the light source and select a particular wavelength, such as such as 420 nm for blue or 550 nm for red. A switch may also be used to control the fluency or amount of light energy delivered to the skin.

POWERED ENDOSCOPIC DRILLING DEVICE

Described herein are specialized endoscopic drilling devices that may be readily powered by a conventional shaver handpiece and further may be utilized to secure a soft tissue graft to a boney surface. More particularly, the devices, systems and methods of the present invention enable the efficient and minimally invasive formation of off-axis sockets and/or tunnels in boney surfaces that may then serve as a site for graft placement by aperture and/or suspensory fixation means. As such, the present invention has particular applicability to the surgical repair and reconstruction of torn or ruptured tissues, such as ligaments and tendons, in the leg, knee and shoulder, for example. 2. The surgical assembly of further comprising a stop element having a planar distal surface positioned on said elongate cylindrical proximal portion and affixed thereto such that distal motion of said inner member is prevented by interaction between said planar distal surface of said stop element and said proximal-most surface of said bushing element.3. The surgical assembly of wherein said proximal hub assembly is axially slidably positioned on said proximal end of said middle portion of said elongate inner member.4. The surgical assembly of wherein a portion of said middle portion of said elongate inner member is a flexible torque-transmitting element.5. The surgical assembly of wherein said elongate tubular outer member has a bend region wherein the flexular strength of said outer tubular member is reduced compared to other portions of said outer tubular member.6. The surgical assembly of wherein said bend region comprises a plurality of notches extending from the outer surface of said tubular member to the lumen of said tubular member that serve to reduce the overall flexural strength of said bend region relative to that of the remainder of the elongate tubular member.7. The surgical assembly of claim 6 , wherein said plurality of notches comprises (a) a first series of notches disposed ...

WOUND CLEANING ASSEMBLY

A wound cleansing assembly, which includes or is a wound cleansing cloth (), having at least one carrier layer () and threads () disposed on the carrier layer () and protruding from the carrier (), preferably made exclusively of synthetic fibers, preferably plastic fibers. 1. A method for debridement of a wound comprising:{'b': 1', '2', '3', '2', '2, 'wiping the wound using a wound cleansing assembly which comprises a wound cleansing cloth () having at least one carrier layer () and threads () arranged on the carrier layer () and protruding from said carrier layer (), said threads comprising synthetic fibers.'}23425. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the threads () have protruding ends () freely protruding from the carrier layer () claim 1 , and wherein said threads comprise end surfaces that extend at an angle neither orthogonal nor parallel with reference to a longitudinal axis () of the threads.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wiping step comprises wiping the wound with the threads protruding from the carrier layer.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the wiping step comprises picking up human material out of the wound claim 3 , removing colonies of bacteria in a bio-film from the wound claim 3 , removing dry fibrin coatings of the wound claim 3 , reducing plate-like necroses formed of dead tissue from the wound claim 3 , removing dead keratin from the wound claim 3 , removing excess keratin from the wound claim 3 , or combinations thereof. This application claims priority to and is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/649,844, filed Jul. 14, 2017, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/790,398, filed on Jul. 2, 2015 (now issued U.S. Pat. No. 9,713,553), which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/146,729, with a 371(c) filing date of Oct. 4, 2011, which application was abandoned and was a 371 national application filed from International Application No. PCT/AT2010/000027, filed Jan. ...

Sacroiliac fusion system

A method of performing an orthopedic procedure in the sacroiliac region. At least one aperture is formed that at least partially extends through at least one of an ilium and a sacrum. An undercutting system is at least partially inserted into the aperture. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus, a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position. The probe assembly is manipulated within a joint between the ilium and the sacrum while the probe assembly is in the extended position. The cutting assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position. The cutting assembly is sharper than the probe assembly. The cutting assembly is manipulated within the joint between the ilium and the sacrum while the cutting assembly is in the extended position to form a fusion region. The undercutting system is removed from the aperture.

Microdermabrasion Treatment Heads

An abrasive tip is used to exfoliate skin and tissue through abrasive materials integrated in the tip. The tip also delivers fluid to the skin and vacuums the fluid and abraded tissue during treatment. Treated skin will look younger and healthier in appearance. In an implementation, the tip is replaceable and disposable. 1. A microdermabrasion device comprising:a tip comprising an abrading surface formed on a first side, wherein the abrading surface comprises a plurality of bristles coupled to the first side;a collar portion on a second side of the tip;a plurality of fluid channels formed on a second side of the tip, each channel extending through the collar through a first edge to a second edge of the tip, wherein the second edge of the tip is perpendicular to and touches the first side, and an angle between the first side and the first edge is less than ninety degrees; andat least one key notch, formed on the collar portion between two channel openings, wherein a surface of the collar is perpendicular to the first side.2. The device of wherein fluid channels on the second side of the tip mate with corresponding fluid channels in a tip holder to form complete fluid channel openings.3. The device of wherein the first side of the tip comprises a circular shape.4. The device of wherein each fluid channel is a groove formed in the first edge.5. The device of wherein there is a split in the collar portion at each point where a fluid channel passes through the collar.6. The device of wherein the plurality of fluid channels are evenly distributed about the second edge.7. A microdermabrasion device comprising:a tip comprising an abrading surface coupled to a planar tip structure formed on a first side, wherein the abrading surface comprises a plurality of bristles coupled to the first side;a collar portion on a second side of the tip, wherein the second side is opposite of the first side, and the collar portion extends perpendicularly to the planar tip structure;a ...

Method and device for vein ablation

A method for collapsing a target vein in a patient. The method comprises providing an intravascular irritation element having a plurality of mechanical irritating objects, inserting the intravascular irritation element into a venous lumen of a target vein, and irritating the target vein by moving the plurality of mechanical irritating objects in contact with the inner surface thereof, thereby triggering a collapse of the target vein.

Catheter with a deployable scrubbing assembly

A catheter assembly includes an inner mandrel and an outer sheath slidably coupled along the inner mandrel. The catheter assembly includes a scrubbing assembly coupled between the inner mandrel and the outer sheath. The scrubbing assembly includes a plurality of deformable struts deflectable according to movement of the inner mandrel relative to the outer sheath. The scrubbing assembly includes a proximal shoulder coupled with the outer sheath, and a distal shoulder coupled with the inner mandrel. The plurality of struts extend between the proximal and distal shoulders. The scrubbing assembly is movable between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration according to movement of the inner mandrel relative to the outer sheath. In the stored configuration the proximal and distal shoulders are remote from each other. In the deployed configuration the proximal shoulder is engaged with the distal shoulder, and the deformable struts are deflected into bristles.

SYSTEMS FOR REMOVAL OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE OR THROMBUS

A system for removing plaque or thrombus from the vasculature and/or deployed medical devices is described. An embodiment can include a plaque reduction brush comprising at least one support adapted to allow the brush to be endoluminally deliverable via a delivery device to a treatment site; and a plurality of bristles extending from the at least one support and being arranged in a predetermined pattern along the at least one support, each of the plurality of bristles having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of bristles has a bending portion along the length that is more easily bent than another portion of the length thereof, said bending portion facilitating bending of the one or more of the plurality of bristles between a compressed delivery configuration and an expanded use configuration. 1. A medical device including a plaque reduction brush said brush comprising:at least one support adapted to allow said brush to be endoluminally deliverable via a delivery device to a treatment site; anda plurality of bristles extending from the at least one support and being arranged in a predetermined pattern along the at least one support, each of the plurality of bristles having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of bristles has a bending portion along the length that is more easily bent than another portion of the length thereof, said bending portion facilitating bending of the one or more of the plurality of bristles between a compressed delivery configuration and an expanded use configuration.2. A method of use of a medical device comprising: at least one support adapted to allow said brush to be endoluminally deliverable via a delivery device to a treatment site; and', 'a plurality of bristles extending from the at least one support and being arranged in a predetermined pattern along the at least one support, each of the plurality of bristles having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of bristles has a bending portion along the length ...

A Method And Apparatus For Cosmetic Skin Care

The present method and apparatus seek to provide cosmetic skin care including application in concert or consecutively of various types of energy to bring about a welcomed combination of skin cleansing and skin re - juvenation and enhancing. There is thus provided, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the current method and apparatus an apparatus for cosmetic skin care including a brush-like head having a multiplicity of bristles attached to one or more carriers at least a portion of which is operative to apply forms of energy to the skin. At least one of the forms of energy is 212 RF energy while other forms include light energy, mechanical energy, ultrasound energy and any suitable combination thereof. 140-. (canceled)41100. An apparatus for cosmetic skin care () , the apparatus comprising:{'b': 102', '202', '502', '602', '702', '802', '902', '1002', '106, 'claim-text': [{'b': 108', '230', '232', '234', '238', '530', '532', '538', '630', '632', '108', '106', '108', '114, 'at least two types of bristles () arranged in clusters (, , , , , , , , ), each including a multiplicity of bristles () of the same type attached to the carrier (), at least one type of bristles () operative to apply forms of energy to the skin () wherein at least one of the forms of energy is RF energy;'}, {'b': 118', '122', '108, 'at least one source of energy (, ) operative to supply the energy applying bristles (); and'}], 'a brush-like head (, , , , , , , ) including at least one carrier (); and'}{'b': 104', '102', '128, 'a handle () attached to the head () and including at least one switch () to control the source of energy; and'}{'sub': 1', '2, 'wherein the shortest distance (d) between the RF energy applying bristles closest to each other and each being from a different cluster is more than the combined lengths (l) of the bristles (d Подробнее

AUTOGRAFTING OSTEOTOME

A fluted osteotome is rotated in one direction to enlarge an osteotomy by burnishing, and by cutting/drilling when turned in an opposite direction. A conically tapered body has an apical end with lips. The lips are set to grind bone when rotated in the burnishing direction and cut bone when turned in the cutting/drilling direction. Helical flutes and interposed lands are disposed about the body. The flutes each have a working edge that burnishes bone when rotated in the burnishing direction and cuts bone when turned in the cutting/drilling direction. The lips and lands generate an opposing axial reaction force that improves surgical control. The osteotome auto-grafts bone by reapplying ground particles in a compacted manner along the entire depth of the osteotomy, particularly at the bottom. 1. A rotary osteotome configured to be turned in one direction to enlarge an osteotomy by burnishing , said rotary osteotome comprising:a shank, said shank establishing a longitudinal axis of rotation,a body joined to said shank, said body having an apical end remote from said shank, said body having a conically tapered profile decreasing from a maximum diameter adjacent said shank to a minimum diameter adjacent said apical end, said apical end including at least one lip, a plurality of flutes disposed about said body,said lip configured to simultaneously auto-graft and compact bone when continuously rotated in a burnishing direction and concurrently forcibly advanced into an osteotomy.2. The rotary osteotome of claim 1 , wherein said lip has a generally planar first trailing flank claim 1 , said first trailing flank canted from said lip.3. The rotary osteotome of claim 2 , further including a generally planar second trailing flank falling away from said first trailing flank at a second angle smaller than said first angle claim 2 , and a generally planar relief pocket falling away from said second trailing flank at a third angle smaller than said second angle.4. The rotary ...

Frictional trans-epithelial tissue disruption and collection apparatus and method of inducing or augmenting an immune response

The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient.

Microdermabrasion System with Ergonomic Handle

A microdermabrasion system includes an applicator tool including a central handle portion with a treatment tip at a distal end of the handle, where the treatment tip includes an abrading surface formed on a front surface of the tip. A proximal end of the elongated handle is coupled to first and second arms, forming an opening in the hand piece through which a user can insert one or more fingers. The handle supports a bottom side of a user's finger while the user grips the handle. In an implementation, the handle includes an indentation for at least one finger. In an implementation, the treatment tip is removable and replaceable.

ROTARY BRUSH FOR WOUND CARE

A wound care kit is disclosed. The wound care kit includes a rotary brush configured to engage a wound; a fluid delivery device configured to deliver fluid to the wound, and a control unit configured to control the spin rate of the rotary brush. 1. A method of cleaning a wound , comprising:brushing the wound using a rotary brush; andrinsing the wound using a fluid delivery device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:attaching an enclosure device to a portion of skin, such that the enclosure device completely surrounds the wound;inserting at least a portion of the rotary brush into the enclosure device before brushing the wound; andinserting the fluid delivery device before rinsing the wound.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling a spin rate of the rotary brush using a control unit claim 1 , wherein the rotary brush is an electric powered rotary brush.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the rotary brush comprises a handle portion and a brush head received by the handle portion.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein inserting at least a portion of the rotary brush into the enclosure device comprises inserting only the brush head into the enclosure device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein inserting at least a portion of the rotary brush into the enclosure device comprises inserting the brush head and a portion of the handle portion into the enclosure device such that a remaining portion of the handle portion outside of the enclosure device may be grasped by a user.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rotary brush comprises a brush head having a plurality of bristles.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of bristles have a diameter of about 24 microns.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of bristles have a length of about 23-29 mm.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of bristles are made from nylon.11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of bristles have an elastic modulus rating of 1-2 MPa.12. A ...

Wound Cleaning Tool With Fluid Delivery And Removal Capabilities

A treatment system () for debriding an area of a tissue site is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a debridement tool () which may be fluidly connected to a negative-pressure source () and a fluid source (). The system may also include a control unit for interfacing with an operator and for regulating the application of negative pressure and delivery of treatment fluid to the debridement tool. The debridement tool may include multiple fluid conduits for delivering and removing fluid to and from the tissue site, as well as a brush () for assisting with the removal of necrotic tissue. 1. A system for treating a tissue site , comprising: a first fluid conduit extending from the first end to the second end,', 'a second fluid conduit extending from the first end to the second end, and', 'a brush attached to the second end;, 'a debridement tool having a first end and a second end and comprisinga negative-pressure source adapted to be fluidly coupled to the first fluid conduit at the first end of the debridement tool;a fluid source adapted to be fluidly coupled to the second fluid conduit at the first end of the debridement tool; anda control unit configured to interface with an operator for receiving and displaying operation parameters of the negative-pressure source and the fluid source.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the debridement tool further comprises a switch positioned on an external surface and configured to allow an operator to control delivery of a fluid from the fluid source.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the debridement tool further comprises:a first switch configured to activate and deactivate the fluid source; anda second switch configured to activate and deactivate the negative-pressure source.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid conduit comprises a first valve adapted to restrict delivery of negative pressure to the second end of the debridement tool.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first valve is further ...

Apparatus And Methods For Disrupting Intervertebral Disc Tissue

An apparatus for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space that includes a barrier member having a first configuration for insertion into the disc space and a second configuration when deployed within the disc space. The second configuration of the barrier member is adapted to at least partially define a perimeter of a working region within the disc space. The apparatus also includes a tissue disruption tool configured for insertion into the working region. 113-. (canceled)14. A method for disrupting tissue in the intervertebral disc space , comprising:forming a barrier in the intervertebral disc space wherein the barrier at least partially defines a perimeter of a working region within the disc space; anddisrupting tissue on only one side of the barrier and within the working region up to a distalmost tip of the barrier, without disrupting tissue beyond the distalmost tip of the barrier.15. The method of wherein the tissue within the perimeter comprises nucleus pulpous tissue claim 14 , vertebral body end plate tissue and/or annulus fibrosis tissue.16. The method of wherein forming of the barrier comprises inserting a barrier into the intervertebral disc space in a substantially linear configuration and changing the configuration of the barrier to a generally arcuate configuration.17. The method of wherein the generally arcuate configuration comprises a partial generally circular shape.18. The method of wherein the generally arcuate configuration extends between about 270 degrees and about 355 degrees.19. The method of wherein the barrier substantially completely surrounds tissue to be disrupted.20. The method of wherein disrupting tissue within the working region comprises inserting a tissue disruption tool within the perimeter.21. The method of wherein disrupting tissue within the perimeter comprises cutting claim 14 , scraping claim 14 , puncturing claim 14 , brushing claim 14 , tearing and/or extracting tissue.22. The method of wherein forming the ...

EXFOLIATION TOOL AND LIP BALM

An exfoliating tool to cleanse and exfoliate the lips and other areas of the face, and a lip balm to soften and plump lips. 1. An exfoliant tool for cleansing and exfoliating a skin surface of an animal subject , comprising:a head portion;a handle member attached to the head portion; anda plurality of bristles extending from a surface of the head portion and oriented generally perpendicular to the surface of the head portion.2. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein a shape of the head portion is in a form of a pair of lips.3. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein the head portion is flexible.4. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein the head portion is rigid.5. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein each bristle of the plurality of bristles is flexible with sufficient stiffness to promote and provide exfoliation.6. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein each bristle of the plurality of bristles has a length ranging from about 2 mm. to about 3 mm.7. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bristles are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns and have a density ranging from about 200 to 400 in number per square inch.8. The exfoliant tool according to claim 1 , wherein the handle member includes a neck member that extends from the head portion and a knob member that is connected to the neck member. the handle member having a suitable shape and dimension to be grasped by a human hand in order to manipulate the exfoliant tool.9. A lip balm claim 1 , comprising:a moisturizer; anda modified matrikine-mimetic peptide to plump lips by hyaluronic acid synthesis.10. The lip balm according to claim 9 , wherein the modified matrikine-mimetic peptide includes palmitoyl tripeptide-38.11Cera AlbaButyrospermum ParkiiSimmondsia chinensisCaryodendron orinocense. The lip balm according to claim 9 , wherein the moisturizer includes (beeswax) claim 9 , (Shea Butter) claim 9 , (Jojoba) Seed Oil claim 9 ...

Frictional trans-epithelial tissue disruption collection apparatus and method of inducing an immune response

The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient.

Subxyphoid epicardial ablation

Methods and devices described herein facilitate ablation patterns on the heart within a pericardial sac and without opening or deflating the lungs.

Organ resection tool

An organ resection tool has a first conductor configured to apply microwaves, a second conductor configured to receive the microwaves, an insulator with which at least one of the first conductor and the second conductor is partially or entirely covered, and a brush structure connected directly or indirectly to the insulator or to at least one of the first conductor and the second conductor.

Method for reducing or removing biofilm

A method for reducing or removing biofilm on a target tissue or prosthesis surface includes providing a coupling space or antechamber between the operative tip or end of an ultrasonic probe and a target treatment surface, the space or antechamber being fillable with a liquid irrigant to transmit ultrasonic vibration and facilitate extraction of biofilm fragments including potentially pathogenic particles. A second phase of treatment in the case of organic tissue involves the attachment of one or more ultrasonic transducers to a patient over or near a surgical treatment site after surgery is terminated. Each applied ultrasonic transducer is used to vibrate the patient's tissues at the treatment site to disrupt biofilm formation.

Drilling tool, systems, and methods

A surgical tool comprises a dilator, a cutter, a retractable brush, and at least one retractable drill. The dilator is configured to dilate tissue of a patient and can be positioned in an undilated configuration or a dilated configuration. The cutter is configured to cut the tissue and is disposed at a distal end of the dilator. The cutter is configured to move between a cutting position when the dilator is in the undilated configuration and a non-cutting position when the dilator is in the dilated configuration. The retractable brush is configured to brush a surface of an anatomical element of the patient to remove matter from the surface. The at least one retractable drill is configured to drill into the anatomical element.

Abrading Device and Method for Creating Abrasions on a Membrane

An abrading device and method for irritating and blotting a membrane, particularly the pleural membrane. The method uses a device which is small enough to be inserted and withdrawn through a thoracoport. The device includes a proximal end configured to be gripped by a surgeon and a distal end configured to be inserted into the patient. A stainless steel shaft connects the distal and proximal ends of the abrading device. The distal end includes a series of nylon bristles. The bristles are attached to the device wire wrapped around the distal end of the device. The connecting shaft and wrapped wire are malleable. Once the device is inserted, the surgeon grips the proximal end and manipulates the device so that the series of nylon bristles abrades the walls of the pleural space. Once the abrading process is complete, the surgeon can easily withdraw the device back through the thoracoport.

SACROILIAC FUSION SYSTEM

A method of performing an orthopedic procedure in the sacroiliac region. At least one aperture is formed that at least partially extends through at least one of an ilium and a sacrum. An undercutting system is at least partially inserted into the aperture. The undercutting system includes an insertion apparatus, a probe assembly and a cutting assembly. The probe assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position. The probe assembly is manipulated within a joint between the ilium and the sacrum while the probe assembly is in the extended position. The cutting assembly is moved with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position. The cutting assembly is sharper than the probe assembly. The cutting assembly is manipulated within the joint between the ilium and the sacrum while the cutting assembly is in the extended position to form a fusion region. The undercutting system is removed from the aperture. 1. A method of performing an orthopedic procedure in the sacroiliac region , the method comprising:forming at least one aperture that at least partially extends through at least one of an ilium and a sacrum;inserting an undercutting system at least partially into the aperture, wherein the undercutting system comprises an insertion apparatus, a probe assembly and a cutting assembly;moving the probe assembly with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein when in the retracted position, the probe assembly is substantially within the insertion apparatus and wherein when in the extended position, at least a portion of the probe assembly extends from the insertion apparatus;manipulating the probe assembly within a joint between the ilium and the sacrum while the probe assembly is in the extended position;moving the cutting assembly with respect to the insertion apparatus from a retracted position to an extended position, wherein ...

FRICTIONAL TRANS-EPITHELIAL TISSUE DISRUPTION COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INDUCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE

The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient. 1. A method of trans-epithelial drug delivery comprising: a handle;', 'a platform at a distal end of the handle; and', a backing material attached to the platform; and', 'a plurality of fenestrated loops attached to the backing material, the plurality of fenestrated loops having sufficient flexibility and rigidity to frictionally abrade the epithelial surfaces, where one or more of the plurality of fenestrated loops are about 3 mm to about 25 mm in length, and where one or more of the plurality of fenestrated loops have one or more short hook ends, where a distance from the top of one or more of the plurality of fenestrated loops to the bottom of the one or more short hook ends is less than 50% of the length of the one or more of the plurality of fenestrated loops; and, 'a fabric for abrading epithelial surfaces, the fabric comprising], 'a) disrupting cervical epithelial tissue with a device for obtaining a histological sample, the device comprisingb) delivering a drug to one or both an intra-epithelial space and a sub-epithelial space created by the disrupting the cervical epithelial tissue.2. The method of claim 1 , where the drug is applied concomitantly with disrupting the cervical epithelial tissue.3. The method of claim 1 , where disruption of the cervical epithelial tissue results in the drug being introduced into the bloodstream of a patient.4. The method of claim 1 , where the cervical epithelial tissue is located at a lesion site.5. A method of trans-epithelial drug delivery comprising: a handle;', 'a platform at a distal end of the handle;', a backing material; and', 'a plurality of fenestrated loops attached ...

EMBOLISATION SYSTEMS

A bristle device for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments and in some cases there are flexible sections between the segments. The flexible sections articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.

Sample collection devices and associated systems and methods

A sample collection apparatus or device, various abrasive devices or components, and methods for their use, are provided for collecting samples from within a mammalian body. Tissue collection and sample preparation is the gold standard in cytology. Many cell scrapers and abrasives and their respective methods of collection destroy cellular tissue, decreasing the quality of the sample. Devices for obtaining cell and tissue samples, can comprise a collection device which is inserted into a cavity, a finger worn collection device, a glove based collection device and respective abrasive instruments or components.

Devices for Clearing Blockages in Artificial and Natural Lumens

An occlusion clearing device for a patient has a housing with a motor(s) that generates repetitive motion, which is reciprocating, rotational or both. A clearing stem including a sheath that has a lumen, wherein aspiration is conducted through the sheath lumen. A wire is located in the sheath lumen and receives repetitive motion from the controller. The sheath terminates in a sheath end having at least one sheath opening. The wire terminates in a wire tip, which may be flat, helical, or tubular. The wire tip is positioned within the sheath end, in proximity to the sheath opening(s), and movement of the wire tip and/or sheath end relative to each other creates shearing forces that break up an adjacent occlusion.

Personal care appliance

A personal care appliance includes a housing, a drive assembly provided in the housing, and a workpiece member. The drive assembly includes a stator and an armature adjacent the stator, wherein the stator, when energized, is structured to cause the armature to oscillate back and forth. The personal care appliance further includes a mounting assembly having a pivot arm having a shaft member and first and second mounting members. The workpiece member is coupled to the first end portion of the shaft member such that oscillation of the armature causes the workpiece member to oscillate relative to the housing.

Vacuum Motor, Surgical Drive System, And Method For Operating A Vacuum Motor

A vacuum motor has a piston that linearly oscillates in the internal space of a housing. A gas outlet and a gas inlet (supplying ambient air) located in the housing terminate in the space between the piston and the housing rear side. The piston never covers the outlet or inlet. A valve body closes the inlet. A pestle moves within the housing between the piston and valve body. When the piston moves toward the rear side of the space, the valve body moves against the force of a spring and opens the inlet. The free cross-section of the opened inlet is at least equal in size to the free cross-section of the outlet. A surgical drive system, a medical lavage system, and a medical device for brushing, rasping or sawing of tissue or bone—all include the vacuum motor. Also disclosed is a method for operating the vacuum motor.

Dermabrasion/microdermabrasion apparatus

A dermabrasion/microdermabrasion apparatus, having a central control unit and a hand piece. Negative and positive pressure is provided to the hand piece from the central control unit. The hand piece further has a sealed chamber, a brush wheel and a turbine. The sealed chamber has an opening and a negative pressure supply port to receive the negative pressure. The brush wheel is installed in the seal chamber and brought in contact with a skin to be treated through the opening during dermabrasion/microdermabrasion. The turbine is installed external to the sealed chamber and driven by the positive pressure to provide a rotational force to the brush wheel during dermabrasion/micro-dermabrasion.

Apparatus and method for acoustic/mechanical treatment of early stage acne

The apparatus includes at least two skin-contacting elements, the elements having narrow end faces and a mounting assembly for holding the elements closely adjacent to each other. A driving assembly reciprocally moves one element relative to the adjacent element(s) at a frequency that produces an action on the pores of the skin to loosen sebaceous plugs present in the pores, by permitting their ready removal from the skin.

Dermal drug delivery system

A device for brushing the skin prior to applying a topical preparation of a drug enhances the permeability of the stratum corneum to the drug.

Cylindrical brush with motor drive for body area treatment

Bürste (1) zur Behandlung eines Innenraumes eines menschlichen Körpers mit radialen Borsten (27) und einem axialen Bürstenkörper (26), der mit einer Bürstenkupplung (28) mit einem motorischen Antrieb (14, M) verbunden ist und an einem Arm (3) gehalten ist, und wobei die Bürste (1) stirnseitig von einer Schildkappe (24) und mantelseitig teilweise von einem Schild (2) umgeben ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Innenraum der Thorax ist und die Bürste (1) mit einem Gelenk (5) an dem Arm (3) schwenkbar gelagert ist und von dem Gelenk (5) Gelenkstellmittel (50, 51, 52) zu einem Steuerkopf (4) endseitig des Armes (3) geführt sind und dass das Schild (2) mit einem Schildlager (20) an dem Gelenkteil (5) um die Bürstenachse koaxial drehbar gehaltert ist und mit dem Gelenkteil (5) rastbar verbunden ist und an dem Schildlager (20) ein Schildstellgetriebe (22) befestigt ist, welches über Schildstellmittel (21, 22A, 23) mit dem Steuerkopf (4) verbunden ist. Brush (1) for treating an interior of a human body with radial bristles (27) and an axial brush body (26) which is connected to a brush coupling (28) with a motor drive (14, M) and on an arm (3) is held, and wherein the brush (1) is surrounded on the front side by a shield cap (24) and partly on the shell side by a shield (2), characterized in that the interior is the thorax and the brush (1) with a joint (5) is pivotably mounted on the arm (3) and is guided from the joint (5) to the control head (4) at the end of the arm (3) and from the joint (5) to a control head (4) and that the shield (2) with a shield bearing (20 ) on the hinge part (5) is held coaxially rotatable about the brush axis and is connected to the hinge part (5) in a snap-fit manner and on the shield bearing (20) a shield actuating gear (22) is fastened, which via shield actuating means (21, 22A, 23) the control head (4) is connected.

ASPIRATION CATHETER INCLUDING MECHANICAL CUTTER

In some examples, a catheter includes an elongated body defining an inner lumen and comprising an expandable member disposed at a distal portion of the elongated body, and a rotatable cutting tool located within an inner lumen of the elongated body, the rotatable cutting tool configured to segment a thrombus into smaller pieces while an aspiration force pulls the thrombus proximally into the inner lumen. In some examples, the catheter further comprises an intermediate structure oriented radially between the rotatable cutting tool and an interior surface of the elongated body, the intermediate structure configured to prevent the cutting tool from contacting the interior surface of the elongated body. In some examples, a stopper is configured to limit movement of the cutting tool distally past a distal end of the expandable member. 1. A medical device comprising:an elongated body comprising an expandable member disposed at a distal portion of the elongated body, the elongated body further comprising an interior surface defining an inner lumen;a rotatable cutting tool located within the inner lumen of the elongated body, the rotatable cutting tool configured to segment a thrombus into smaller pieces while an aspiration force pulls the thrombus proximally into the inner lumen; andan intermediate structure oriented radially between the rotatable cutting tool and the interior surface of the elongated body, the intermediate structure configured to prevent the cutting tool from contacting the interior surface of the elongated body.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate structure is configured to retain the cutting tool in an approximately radially central position within the inner lumen.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the cutting tool is configured to expand radially outward from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration claim 1 , and wherein the cutting tool is configured to rotate within a volume defined by the inner lumen.4. The ...

Irrigation system and tip with debrider

An improved irrigation system for removing arthritis causing fragments from a joint in the body includes a handpiece and a tip that is connectible to the handpiece. The tip includes a shaft that forms an irrigation lumen, and a debrider disposed along at least a part of the shaft. The debrider defines a substantially planar debriding surface for debriding the interior surfaces of the joint. The debrider may include a plurality of bristles extending from the shaft to the debriding surface.

Irrigation system and tip with debrider

An improved irrigation system for removing arthritis causing fragments from a joint in the body includes a handpiece and a tip that is connectible to the handpiece. The tip includes a shaft that forms an irrigation lumen, and a debrider disposed along at least a part of the shaft. The debrider defines a substantially planar debriding surface for debriding the interior surfaces of the joint. The debrider may include a plurality of bristles extending from the shaft to the debriding surface.

鼻旁窦医疗装置及其用途

本公开整体涉及用于治疗和诊断鼻旁窦病症的医疗装置及使用其的方法的领域。公开了一种具有中空轴的装置，中空轴被配置为通过鼻旁窦的天然开口插入鼻旁窦中。中空轴被成形/配置为到达鼻旁窦内的治疗区域。中空轴包括柔性研磨丝，柔性研磨丝被配置为沿其纵向轴线旋转，从而研磨、剁碎和/或搅拌存在于所述窦腔中和/或所述中空轴内部的材料。

Vascular ablation

本公开包括一种静脉消融系统，所述静脉消融系统包括具有细长本体的导管。在一些实施例中，所述静脉消融系统包括在所述细长本体的远侧部分处的消融装置。根据一些实施例，所述静脉消融系统包括在所述细长本体的近侧部分处的控制装置。所述控制装置可以包括输入机构，所述输入机构被配置为同时地控制以下各项中的至少两者：所述消融装置通过目标血管的纵向平移、所述消融装置绕中心纵向轴线的旋转以及化学试剂到所述目标血管中的输注。

Single-hand operable microdermabrasion device

인체 표피 피부 표면의 최외층을 박리하기 위한 한 손 작동식 장치로서, 진동운동을 제공하는 동시에 부분 진공을 생성하기 위한 모터 수단을 포함하는 적절한 물질의 외측 쉘(shell), 상기 외측 쉘을 통해 돌출하여 상기 모터로부터 표피 마모 부착부로 상기 진동 운동을 전달하기 위한 연장 아암, 상기 마모 부착부를 둘러싸고 상기 마모 부착부를 지나서 연장하여 상기 마모 부착부를 둘러싸는 경계 영역내에서 상기 부분 진공을 수용하며 적절한 조성을 가지는 착탈가능한 보호용 진공 하우징을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 한 손 작동식 박리 장치에 관한 것이다. A one-handed device for exfoliating the outermost layer of the human epidermal skin surface, the outer shell of a suitable material comprising a motor means for providing a vibratory motion and generating a partial vacuum, protruding through the outer shell An extension arm for transmitting the vibration movement from the motor to the epidermal wear attachment, extending beyond the wear attachment and extending beyond the wear attachment to receive the partial vacuum within a boundary region surrounding the wear attachment and having a suitable composition. It relates to a one-handed peeling device characterized by including a possible protective vacuum housing.

Multifunctional devices for endoscopic surgical procedures

A multifunctional device for insertion in an anatomical cavity through a narrow portal includes an expandable bladder, a body of fluid absorbing material carried by the bladder and a mechanism, which can be inflation or mechanical, for expanding the bladder. The device has a cross-sectional size in a compressed state with the fluid absorbing material in a dry state and the bladder contracted to facilitate insertion of the device through the portal. The fluid absorbing material is soft and expandable in a wet state upon absorption of body fluids in the anatomical cavity, and the bladder is movable via the expanding mechanism to move the device to an expanded state wherein the cross-sectional size of the device is increased. The bladder is movable to decrease the size of the device to facilitate withdrawal of the device from the anatomical cavity through the portal.

Multifunctional devices for use in endoscopic surgical procedures and methods-therefor

A multifunctional device for use in an endoscopically performed operative procedure of the type where a narrow portal is established through the skin to provide access to an operative site and the multifunctional device is introduced to the operative site through the narrow portal. The multifunctional device is formed of an absorbent material, preferably expandable, having a substantially rigid dry state prior to introduction to the operative site and a soft, flexible wet state after absorbing fluids. The absorbent material can be formed with a spine therein of either a continuous or a discontinuous, segmented construction, and the spine can be branched and tubular or solid. The absorbent material can have portions or segments thereof expandable to different sizes to produce rounded protuberances to facilitate manipulation at the operative site and can have predetermined, non-straight configurations in the wet state, the predetermined configurations being controlled by the spine in the absorbent material or the method of forming the absorbent material. The multifunctional device can have a passage therethrough to accommodate laser, electrosurgical, biopsy or culturing instruments.

REPAIR OF DAMAGED FABRIC.

Un conjunto de instrumentos para la reparación de tejido óseo dañado en un sitio óseo (3) y que comprende: un dispositivo escariador (15) para formar un surco estrecho (7) en el sitio óseo, o sobre su superficie, de modo que rodee al tejido óseo dañado que se tiene que reparar, en el que el dispositivo comprende: un tubo que tiene un borde cortante (17) en un extremo; una varilla guía (19) y un cilindro guía (21) montado en el interior del tubo para guiar el dispositivo escariador (15); un punto (23) en un extremo de la varilla (19) para fijar el tejido óseo dañado y, de este modo, determinar la localización del surco estrecho (7) formado por el borde cortante (17) del dispositivo escariador (15); un dispositivo de eliminación de tejido óseo (33, 33a, 60) para extraer el tejido óseo dañado acotado por el surco estrecho (7) y, de este modo, definir un espacio en el que se puede ajustar una almohadilla (9) de material de sustitución; caracterizado porque el conjunto de instrumentos además comprende un protector semicircular (31) que puede encajarse en dicho surco estrecho (7) para colaborar con dicho dispositivo de eliminación de tejido óseo (33, 33a, 60) y un medio de anclaje (37) para anclar el medio de retención (11) al sitio óseo (3) de modo que retenga la almohadilla (9) de material de sustitución en el sitio (3), comprendiendo dicho medio de anclaje (37) un dispositivo tubular de empuje que permite apretar parte del medio de retención (11) en dicho surco estrecho (7) y, de este modo, retener la almohadilla (9) de material de sustitución en su posición. A set of instruments for repairing damaged bone tissue in a bone site (3) and comprising: a reamer device (15) to form a narrow groove (7) at the bone site, or on its surface, so that it surrounds to the damaged bone tissue to be repaired, in which the device comprises: a tube having a cutting edge (17) at one end; a guide rod (19) and a guide cylinder (21) mounted inside the tube to guide the reamer device (15); ...

Surgical device and method for removing unwanted tissue

A surgical device ( 10 ) for removing unwanted tissue is disclosed. The surgical device ( 10 ) includes a housing ( 12 ) having a cavity ( 14 ) with a lateral opening. The ends of the cavity ( 14 ) are enclosed by an endplate ( 20 ) and at a distal end by a motor mount ( 24 ). The motor mount ( 24 ) provides for the mounting of a pneumatic motor ( 42 ). The pneumatic motor ( 42 ) drives a cylindrical wire brush ( 46 ). The cylindrical wire brush ( 46 ) includes a plurality of wire bristles ( 50 ) extending radially from a central shaft ( 48 ). The pneumatic motor ( 42 ) rotatably drives the central shaft ( 48 ) at a first end ( 52 ) and a high speed bearing ( 56 ) mounted in the end plate ( 20 ) supports the central shaft ( 48 ) at a second end ( 54 ). The cylindrical wire brush ( 46 ) extends out of the lateral opening ( 16 ) in the cavity ( 14 ) a predetermined dimension (X). The predetermined dimension may be adjusted with an adjustment mechanism ( 58 ) provided to vary the depth of tissue removal. The cavity ( 14 ) includes an evacuation chamber ( 76 ) that terminates at an evacuation port ( 38 ). The evacuation chamber ( 76 ) accumulates unwanted tissue that has been removed and provides a conduit through which the waste tissue is removed from the cavity ( 14 ). Additionally disclosed is a method of removing unwanted tissue by extending the cylindrical wire brush ( 46 ) outside the lateral opening ( 16 ) of the cavity ( 14 ) the predetermined dimension (X), actuating the cylindrical wire brush ( 46 ) within the cavity ( 14 ), removing the unwanted tissue with the cylindrical wire brush ( 46 ), confining the removed tissue within the cavity ( 14 ), and evacuating the removed tissue through the evacuation chamber ( 76 ) and evacuation port ( 38 ).

Apparatuses and methods for diagnosing and/or treating lipid transport deficiency in ocular tear films, and related components and devices

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for the diagnosis and removal of the devitalized and/or dead cell material formed in the lid margin to attempt to restore a normal lid margin. In this manner, the devitalized and/or dead cell material are removed or the amount present is reduced or no longer present to prevent, reduce, or affect the transport of lipid secreted by the meibomian glands to the tear film to reduce evaporative dry eye and improve dry eye conditions in patients. The diagnosis and removal of devitalized and/or dead cell material may be performed at desired intervals. Patients that suffer from conditions that block meibomian gland orifices, partial, infrequent, or inhibited blinking resulting in reduced lipid secretions from meibomian glands, and/or blockages in meibomian gland channels reducing secretion of lipids through the meibomian gland orifices may require more frequent diagnosis and treatment to remove devitalized and/or dead cell material.

Organ resection tool

It is an object to provide a surgical tool for excising a hard solid organ such as cirrhotic liver or cutting the organ into a groove without causing bleeding. The inventors of the present invention have found that an organ resection tool including a brush-like structure capable of performing microwave irradiation and/or a brush-like structure capable of receiving a microwave can achieve the above-mentioned object, to thereby arrive at the present invention (organ resection tool including a brush structure capable of performing microwave irradiation). For example, an organ can be crushed or scraped away by manually abrading the organ with a brush of a solid organ resection tool including a brush structure capable of performing microwave irradiation according to the present invention. Further, the organ can be concurrently coagulated through the microwave irradiation to stop bleeding.

Structure of cervical cancer screening brush

본 발명은 자궁경부암검진용브러쉬의 구조에 관한 것으로,부인병의 수위를 차지하고 있는 자궁경부암은 선별검진이 매우 효과적인데 지난 수십년간 자궁경부 세포진 검사는 가장효율적이며,경제적인 자궁경부암 선별검진법으로 받아 들여져 왔었지만,국내의 경우 매년 6,000여명의 환자들이 새로 발생한다는 것은 자궁경부암의 선별검진법에 문제가 있음을 암시하고 있다.(보사부 1993) 즉,자궁경부는 내경부(endocervix)와 외경부(exocervix )로 나뉘는데,자궁경부암은 주로 외경부와 내경부가 만나는 부위에 잘 발생되는데 비해 위와 같은 기존의 자궁경부암 검사기구들은 내경부와 외경부를 따로따로 검사하여야하는 어려움 때문에 번거로운 것은 물론이며 진단도 정확하지 못하였다. 이에 본 발명은 길이 1.2㎝의 스쿠루와이어(3;Screw Wire)에 직경 5㎜의 브러쉬부(1)를 손잡이(2)자루에 길이방향으로 삽입 형성하되,길이 2㎝의 스쿠루와이어(3;Screw Wire)에 직경 5㎜의 측방 브러쉬부(1')를 일측, 또는 양측으로 상기 브러쉬부(1)에 일체로 형성한 모델 L형과 T 형으로 제작한 브러쉬에 의해 단한번의 조작으로 내경부세포와 외경부의 세포를 동시에 채취할수 있어,내외경부의 병변들을 슬라이드(400)의 양측면으로 분리해 검사한후 외경부세포와 내경부 세포를 별도로 판독할수 있으므로 병변의 위치를 명확히 알수 있어 자궁경부암검진의 위음성율을 낮출수 있는 효과가 있었다.

Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement

A surgical clamp or tissue retractor is disclosed having gripping surfaces from which extend resilient filaments. The distal ends of some of the resilient filaments abut against the engaged vessel or tissue to restrict movement of the vessel or tissue relative to the gripping surfaces. In the preferred embodiment, the resilient filaments are arranged in rows and oriented at particular angles relative to the gripping surfaces.

Surgical clamp pads with elastomer impregnated mesh

Replaceable pads are provided for jaw-type surgical clamps, clips and other occluding devices. The pads include elastomer impregated mesh embedded in and extending from an elastomeric cushion. When engaged with a vessel, the mesh partially penetrates the adventitial layers of the vessel, securing outer adventitial layers against inner vessel layers to resist relative movement of the layers, thereby minimizing slippage of the device along the clamped vessel. The embedded mesh also functions to stabilize the cushion, especially against lateral movement.

Cleaning device and methods

A method for providing therapy to tissue at a treatment site is performed by ablating tissue at the treatment site with an ablation device. Next, a cleaning device is attached to an instrument. The cleaning device attached to the instrument is used to remove ablated tissue at the treatment site. The cleaning device may also be used to remove debris from the treatment site prior to ablation or other therapeutic or diagnostic procedure.

Cleaning device and methods

An apparatus for treating tissue within a lumen may include a therapeutic or diagnostic instrument. A cleaning device may also be supported by the instrument. The cleaning device has a portion of a cleaning surface positioned proximal to the distal end of the cleaning device.

A catheter device for abrading a patent foramen ovale and method of using the device

A device and method for closing a patent foramen ovale comprising a catheter sheath (21) with proximal and distal ends. An abrasive surface (28) on a member is deployably retained within the distal end of the catheter sheath (21). Once the catheter sheath (21) is placed by a treating health care professional across a patent foramen ovale, the abrasive member (28) is deployed outside of the distal end of the catheter sheath (21). When the abrasive member (28) has been deployed, the treating health care professional abrades the inner surfaces of the patent foramen ovale to thereby cause an area of thrombogenesis. The abrasive member (28) is then repositioned into the distal end of the catheter sheath (21), and is then removed from the patient. The thrombogenic area created along the inner surfaces of the patent foramen ovale then creates a thrombus which over time turns into a scar, and the foramen ovale is obliterated.

Endometrial brush with slidable protective sleeve

An endometrial brush and method of using, the endometrial brush including a slidable protective sleeve for protecting bristles of the endometrial brush from wetting and contamination by cervical tissue during insertion of the endometrial brush through the cervix and into the endometrial cavity of the patient. The protective sleeve is composed of tubular flexible material which is slid forward along a shaft of the endometrial brush to cover the bristles during insertion. After the bristle section of the brush is in its desired position in the endometrial cavity, the protective sleeve is slid backward along the shaft, thereby uncovering the bristles. The handle is then manipulated to cause the bristles to scrape the walls of the endometrial cavity, thereby collecting sample tissue and/or cells. The brush is then withdrawn through the cervix. The collected sample is smeared on a microscope slide and analyzed.

Tissue or mucus sampling device

An extremely simple cervical tissue or mucus sampling device comprising an outer protective sleeve, a guard means, a telescoping insertion tube, a stop means and a tissue or mucus sampling member is disclosed which enables a woman to obtain a sample of cervical tissue or mucus for examination and testing.

Cervical cytology device

A method and device for simultaneously collecting cytology cell samples from the endocervix and exocervix are disclosed. The device includes a handle for manipulating and rotating the device. Adjacent the handle is an intermediate cell collecting surface which is sized and configured to scrape cell samples from the exocervix when it is in contact with the exocervix and the device is rotated. The device also includes a distal cell collecting surface adjacent the intermediate cell collecting surface. The distal section is sized and configured to scrape cytology cell samples from the endocervical canal when it is located within the canal and in contact with the walls thereof and the device is rotated. The distal and intermediate surface are further positioned on the device with respect to each other to enable the endocervical canal and exocervix to be scraped simultaneously as the device is rotated.

Cervical cytology device

A method and device for simultaneously collecting cytology cell samples from the endocervix and exocervix are disclosed. The device includes a handle for manipulating and rotating the device. Adjacent the handle is an intermediate cell collecting surface which is sized and configured to scrape cell samples from the exocervix when it is in contact with the exocervix and the device is rotated. The device also includes a distal cell collecting surface adjacent the intermediate cell collecting surface. The distal section is sized and configured to scrape cytology cell samples from the endocervical canal when it is located within the canal and in contact with the walls thereof and the device is rotated. The distal and intermediate surface are further positioned on the device with respect to each other to enable the endocervical canal and exocervix to be scraped simultaneously as the device is rotated.

BRUSH FOR MEDICAL SAMPLING

Cervical sampling velour brush

The invention relates to a brush comprising a shank which over a portion of the length thereof is provided wish a velour finish of fibers which are attached to the shank and stand on end projecting from the surface of the shank. The invention also relates to a method in manufacturing such a brush wherein an end portion of the shank is dipped in glue and fibers then are applied to said portion by being adhered to the shank by means of an electrostatic field so as to be attached to the end portion coated with glue.

Retractable brush for use with endoscope for brush biopsy

A retractable brush structure is attached to a cylindrical rigid rod which in the closed position passes through a channel in an endoscope. After the closed brush passes through the endoscope, the brush is opened and moves transversely to the tissue in order to remove cells from an area under examination. The brush is closed and withdrawn from the endoscope and sample tissue is removed from said brush for examination after it is withdrawn from the endoscope.

Fiber-coated dental infusor systems and methods of use

A method for controlling bleeding during dental procedures using a medicament delivery system having a medicament under pressure and a hollow cannula having a fiber coated distal delivery end through which the medicament is dispensed, includes: (i) applying under hydraulic pressure a medicament to a desired area of tissue using the medicament delivery system so as to infuse medicament into exposed capillaries; and (ii) rubbing the tissue with the medicament delivery system.

Fiber-coated dental infusor systems and methods of use

A method for controlling bleeding during dental procedures using a medicament delivery system having a medicament under pressure and a hollow cannula having a fiber coated distal delivery end through which the medicament is dispensed, includes: (i) applying under hydraulic pressure a medicament to a desired area of tissue using the medicament delivery system so as to infuse medicament into exposed capillaries; and (ii) rubbing the tissue with the medicament delivery system.

Wound cleaning assembly

A wound cleansing assembly, which includes or is a wound cleansing cloth (1), having at least one carrier layer (2) and threads (3) disposed on the carrier layer (2) and protruding from the carrier (2), preferably made exclusively of synthetic fibers, preferably plastic fibers.

Application aid for the treatment of wounds

The invention relates to a flexible application aid for the treatment of wounds. The application aid can be used in particular for the debridement and/or cleansing of wounds, including the skin surrounding the wound. The application aid according to the invention including a flexible or elastically deformable application wand, facilitates debridement of superficial to deep wounds without the risk of injury to the wound.

Auxiliary device for administration for Wound healing and bone regeneration

本发明涉及一种用于治疗伤口，尤其是用于伤口清创和/或清洁的给药辅助装置，其具有可弯曲的给药棒。

Wound cleaning device

Wundreinigungseinrichtung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ein Wundreinigungstuch (1) aufweist oder ist, welches zumindest eine Trägerschicht (2) und an der Trägerschicht (2) angeordnete und von der Trägerschicht (2) abstehende Fäden (3), vorzugsweise ausschließlich, aus synthetischen Fasern, vorzugsweise Kunststofffasern, aufweist. Wound-cleaning device, characterized in that it comprises or is a wound-cleaning cloth (1) comprising at least one carrier layer (2) and threads (3) arranged on the carrier layer (2) and protruding from the carrier layer (2), preferably exclusively of synthetic fibers , preferably plastic fibers.

Application aid for the treatment of wounds

Applikationshilfe (10, 100, 100') für die Behandlung von Wunden, insbesondere für das Débridement und/oder die Reinigung von Wunden, mit einem biegbaren Applikationsstab (20, 120, 120', 211, 212, 213). Application aid (10, 100, 100 ') for the treatment of wounds, in particular for the debridement and / or the cleaning of wounds, with a bendable application rod (20, 120, 120', 211, 212, 213).

Dissecting cannula and methods of use thereof

Methods and devices described herein facilitate improved access of locations within the body by providing a variety of dissection modes on a single access device.

Device for wound cleaning

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: device in form of napkin for cleaning, surgical processing of wounds or skin is claimed. Napkin contains at least one bearing layer (2), placed on it and projecting from it threads (3), preferably made exclusively from synthetic fibres, preferably polymer fibres. At least, some threads (3), preferably not less than 50%, on their side, opposite to bearing layer (2), have freely projecting cut ends (4), passing at angle to direction (5) of their longitudinal length. Napkin is used as complete unit with package. Invention describes two versions of method of device or napkin for wound cleaning manufacturing. In accordance with the first version of method two bearing layers are manufactured together in form of knitted fabric with formation between them of intermediate layer from threads, passing between both layers, which is cut. In accordance with the second version of method, manufactured is bearing layer with projecting from it threads, which are cut at angle to their longitudinal length. EFFECT: increased efficiency of cleaning. 19 cl, 10 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК A61F 13/00 (11) (13) 2 524 874 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2011135753/12, 26.01.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 26.01.2010 (72) Автор(ы): ЭНГЛЬ Йоханнес (AT), ШТРОАЛЬ Роберт (AT) 28.01.2009 AT A145/2009 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.03.2013 Бюл. № 7 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЭНГЛЬ Йоханнес (AT), ШТРОАЛЬ Роберт (AT) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (45) Опубликовано: 10.08.2014 Бюл. № 22 2 5 2 4 8 7 4 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US2004265534 A1 30.12.2004. EP 0552933 A1 28.07.1993. JP H 02239829 A 21.09.1990. RU 2181024 C1 10.04.2002. RU 2153838 C1 10.08.2000 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.08.2011 2 5 2 4 8 7 4 R U AT 2010/000027 (26.01.2010) C 2 C 2 (86) Заявка PCT: (87) ...

Apparatus for ultrasonic treatment of open wounds

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to medical equipment, specifically to means for ultrasonic treatment of open wounds. Device for cleaning wounds with the help of ultrasound in the form of portable device comprises built-in vibration drive, built-in ultrasonic generator, in-built power supply for the vibration drive and for the ultrasonic generator and replaceable cleaning nozzle driven by the vibration drive for abrasive removal of the wound deposit, wherein the cleaning nozzle comprises an acoustic transducer configured to convert electric oscillations generated by the ultrasonic generator into sound waves, device for amplification, and/or distribution, and/or transmission of ultrasonic waves and bristle and/or scales for abrasive removal. Method of wounds cleaning is performed by means of device. Wound cleaning system consists of a wound cleaning device and a transmitting medium for transmission of oscillations to the wound. EFFECT: use of inventions improves the wound cleaning results by removing the biofilm. 18 cl, 3 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 703 657 C9 (51) МПК A61N 7/00 (2006.01) A61N 5/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) СКОРРЕКТИРОВАННОЕ ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ Примечание: библиография отражает состояние при переиздании (52) СПК A61N 5/0624 (2019.02); A61N 7/00 (2019.02); A61B 90/98 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017129070, 22.01.2016 22.01.2016 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФРОВИТТЕР Йенс-Кристиан (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (43) Дата публикации заявки: 22.02.2019 Бюл. № 6 (45) Опубликовано: 21.10.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2008058648 A1, 06.03.2008. US 2014135798 A1, 15.05.2014. US 2011125138 A1, 26.05.2011. US 2010221205 A1, 02.09.2010. US 6478754 B1, 12.11.2002. RU 2271182 C1, 10.03.2006. (15) Информация о коррекции: Версия коррекции №1 (W1 C2) (48) Коррекция опубликована: (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на ...

An apparatus for surgery comprising a surgical arm attached to the endoscope and a surgery system comprising thereof

The surgical apparatus according to one embodiment comprises: a case; An endoscope including a connection line and an observation part fixed to an end of the connection line, the endoscope passing through one side of the case; At least one surgical arm passing through the other side of the case; A wire portion connected to the surgical arm and including a plurality of wires for driving the surgical arm; And a tube that receives the connection line and the wire portion and is connected to one end of the case.

Apparatus for ultrasonic treatment of open wounds

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к средствам для ультразвуковой обработки открытых ран. Устройство для очистки ран с помощью ультразвука в виде переносного приспособления содержит встроенный вибропривод, встроенный ультразвуковой генератор, встроенный источник питания для вибропривода и для ультразвукового генератора и сменную чистящую насадку, приводимую в действие виброприводом для абразивного удаления налета с раны, при этом чистящая насадка содержит акустический преобразователь, выполненный с возможностью преобразования электрических колебаний, генерируемых ультразвуковым генератором, в звуковые волны, устройство для усиления, и/или распределения, и/или передачи ультразвуковых волн и щетинки и/или чешуйки для абразивного удаления. Способ очистки ран осуществляют посредством устройства. Система для очистки раны состоит из устройства для очистки раны и передающей среды для передачи колебаний в рану. Использование изобретений позволяет улучшить результаты очистки раны за счет удаления биопленки. 3 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 703 657 C2 (51) МПК A61N 7/00 (2006.01) A61N 5/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61N 5/0624 (2019.02); A61N 7/00 (2019.02); A61B 90/98 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017129070, 22.01.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФРОВИТТЕР Йенс-Кристиан (DE) Дата регистрации: 21.10.2019 22.01.2015 DE 10 2015 201 092.9 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 22.02.2019 Бюл. № 6 (45) Опубликовано: 21.10.2019 Бюл. № 30 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 22.08.2017 2 7 0 3 6 5 7 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2008058648 A1, 06.03.2008. US 2014135798 A1, 15.05.2014. US 2011125138 A1, 26.05.2011. US 2010221205 A1, 02.09.2010. US 6478754 B1, 12.11.2002. RU 2271182 C1, 10.03.2006. R U 22.01. ...

Surgical brush for use in spinal column - comprises plastics tube and bristles with opening for flushing liquid at handle end

La brosse comprend un tube 12 en matière plastique biocompatible comportant une partie à soies 14 également en matière plastique biocompatible qui est réunie de matière permanente au bout du tube, circonscrite par un cercle de diamètre assez petit pour que la brosse puisse entrer et sortir facilement du canal médullaire d'un os dans lequel on doit introduire un implant, mais assez grande pour assurer un contact abrasif doux avec les parois du canal lorsqu'on manipule la brosse en la tenant par un manche 26 au bout du tube qui est opposé à la partie 14, le bout du tube comportant une ouverture 28 destinée à laisser passer un courant de fluide de purge et à permettre I'expulsion de ce fluide par succion, de manière que l'on puisse déloger et extraire les débris du canal. Application aux prothèses de hanche, par exemple.

Applicators for multiple component formulations and the like, and methods of use thereof

One aspect of the invention relates to an applicator system, and methods of use thereof, that can be used to house separately one or more liquids and one or more solids (e.g., components of a polymerizable hydrogel). In certain embodiments, the applicator systems are further designed to facilitate the mixing of the solids and liquids inside the applicator. In addition, iln certain embodiments, the applicator systems are also designed to facilitate the application of the mixture to a surface.

Negative pressure tissue debridement devices, systems, and methods

In some embodiments, a debridement tool may include a housing, a reduced-pressure lumen, a debridement head, an impeller, and a drive system. The debridement head may be moveable relative to the housing. The impeller may be positioned in fluid communication with the reduced-pressure lumen and be moveable relative to the housing by operation of reduced pressure being applied to the impeller. The drive system may be coupled between the impeller and the debridement head and be configured to impart movement from the impeller to the debridement head.

Differential pressure motor and method for operating a differential pressure motor

本发明涉及差压马达，它包括两个工作活塞、杆、至少部分柱形的中空空间和阀活塞，工作活塞和杆可动地设置在中空空间中，中空空间的壁中设有五个完整开口，阀活塞相对于工作活塞可动地设置在它们之间，能由工作活塞贴靠它的推力驱动并能在柱形中空空间中移动，阀活塞与五个完整开口形成阀，当对五个完整开口中的三个施加第一和第二压力时，能利用该阀控制第一和第二压力对工作活塞的工作表面的交替作用，使得在中空柱体中产生工作活塞的周期性运动，它驱动阀活塞的周期性运动。本发明还涉及外科手术驱动系统、用于对软组织和/或骨组织清创的医用灌洗系统、用于用差压马达刷拭、锉磨或锯切软组织和/或骨组织的医疗设备和操作差压马达的方法。

NEEDLE FOR DESTRUCTION OF ADIPUSED CELLS AND ASSOCIATED TOOL

La présente invention concerne une aiguille destinée à la destruction de cellules adipeuses présentes sous la peau d'un individu caractérisée en ce qu'elle est constituée d'une tige pleine (10) en un matériau bio-compatible, et présente une première partie (1) dite proximale de surface extérieure lisse ou sensiblement lisse, juxtaposée à une deuxième partie (2) dite distale de surface extérieure rugueuse. Préférentiellement la rugosité est constituée par des poils (3 ; 30,31,32) encastrés dans la tige. The present invention relates to a needle intended for the destruction of fat cells present under the skin of an individual characterized in that it consists of a solid rod (10) made of a biocompatible material, and has a first part ( 1) said proximal smooth or substantially smooth outer surface, juxtaposed to a second portion (2) said distal outer surface rough. Preferably the roughness is constituted by bristles (3; 30,31,32) embedded in the rod.

NEEDLE FOR DESTRUCTION OF ADIPUSED CELLS AND ASSOCIATED TOOL

Sampling device for collecting microbiological biopsy specimen

A specimen sampling device for the collection of microbiological biopsy specimen from a body cavity and, more particularly, a device which incorporates a cytology brush which is readily introducible into the biopsy channel of an endoscope. In particular, the cytology brush is especially adapted for brushing and thereby obtaining microbiological biopsy specimen from areas of the gastrointestinal tract which are difficult to reach. A flexible stainless steel sheath constituted from helical coils is encompassed by a plastic sleeve which is adhered thereto, such plastic sleeve preferably being constituted from teflon or the like, and in which a proximal end of the tubing includes structure cooperative with a manipulating component attached to a composite operating wire structure for a cytology brush located at a distal end thereof and extending through the sheath so as to be able to longitudinally displace and rotate the wire and resultingly the cytology brush in a controlled mode. For this purpose, the outer sleeve consisting of the plastic or teflon tubing extends a predetermined axial length beyond the distal end of the inner sheath constituted from the stainless steel helical coils, so as to form a cylindrical section of larger diameter than the internal diameter of the helical coil flexible member, and with the cytology brush, in the retracted position thereof entirely located within the confines of this cylindrical section.

Embolic device and method of manufacturing an embolic device

Ophthalmic treatment brush

A brush for use with a rotating motor device comprises a collar and a brush-head. The collar has a first open end and a second securing end. The securing end of the collar has a polygonal opening adapted for securely mating with a corresponding polygonal rotating shaft of a rotating motor device, such that when second end of the collar is secured to the rotating shaft, rotation of the shaft causes corresponding rotation of the collar. The brush-head comprises a plurality of bristles cylindrically bundled, said cylindrical bundle having a first fused end and a second loose end, wherein the bristles are securely fused to together at the fused end and the bristles are unattached to each other at the loose end, and the bristles at the loose end define a generally concave brush face wherein the bristles in the center portion are shorter than the bristles in the perimeter portion. The fused end of brush-head is adapted to slide snugly within the open end of the collar such that rotation of the collar causes corresponding rotation of the brush-head.

Retractable brush for use with endoscope for brush biopsy

A retractable brush structure is attached to a cylindrical rigid rod which in the closed position passes through a channel in an endoscope. After the brush passes through the endoscope, the brush moves against the tissue in order to remove cells from an area under examination. The brush is withdrawn from the endoscope and sample tissue is removed from said brush for examination after it is withdrawn from the endoscope.

Cleaning device and methods

An apparatus for treating tissue within a lumen may include a therapeutic or diagnostic instrument. A cleaning device may also be supported by the instrument. The cleaning device has a portion of a cleaning surface positioned proximal to the distal end of the cleaning device.

Flexible encoscope assembly

A flexible assembly for use with a fiberoptic endoscope to collect tissue specimens from a site within the human body. The assembly includes a flexible outer catheter provided with a metal tip at its distal end, a flexible stylet, and a control structure at the proximal end of the catheter to control movement of the stylet within and axially along the catheter and for the introduction of fluids to the collection site and/or withdrawal of fluids within the catheter from the collection site. The stylet has a distal end provided with a brush terminating with a needle point or a looped type end at its distal end. The brush will be movable through an incision in tissue produced by the needle point allowing penetration through the body cavity wall into a tumor or lesion located therebeyond. The stylet can also include a coiled spring for providing a flexible connection between the control structure and the tissue collection device. In addition to a brush, the tissue collection device can include a hollow needle or a pair of selectively sliding needles. Specimen samples can be obtained and local flushing of the specimen collection site is possible. Specimen material can also be flushed from within the catheter.

Cytologic sampling device for collecting cervical and vaginal cell specimens

A cytologic sampling device for collecting cervical and vaginal cell specimens from a uterine cervix and vagina. The device includes an elongated flat stem having opposite end portions and a longitudinal portion extending between the opposite end portions. A first brush is disposed on one end portion of the stem for collecting endocervical cell specimens by inserting the one end portion into the vagina and within the mouth of the cervix and rotating the stem with the first brush wiping against the endocervical wall. A third brush is disposed on the other end portion of the stem for collecting vaginal cell specimens by inserting the other end portion into the vagina and wiping the second brush against the vaginal wall. The device also includes an elongated actuator supported on the longitudinal stem portion and having a second brush on one end of the actuator for collecting exocervical cell specimens. By applying finger pressure to a gripping element on an opposite end of the actuator, the actuator is slidably moved relative to the longitudinal stem portion so as to pivot the second brush from a stored position adjacent to the stem, permitting easy entry and removal of the one end portion of the stem into and from the vagina, to a deployed position displaced from the stem, permitting collecting of exocervical cell specimens by the second brush and endocervical cell specimens by the first brush in the same rotational motion of the stem.

A kind of collagenous fibres extracting tool

本发明实施例公开了一种胶原纤维提取工具，其包括手柄、固定于所述手柄前端的连接杆和固定于所述连接杆前端的齿构件，所述齿构件包括本体和梳齿，所述梳齿呈条状，所述梳齿的一端固定于所述本体，在所述梳齿的另一端设有齿尖，在所述梳齿的前后侧设有呈锐角的齿刃；其中，所述梳齿设有多个，多个所述梳齿沿所述本体的前后方向成列设置，位于同列的相邻的所述梳齿之间设有间隙，且同列中的所述梳齿的高度从每列中间向前后两端递减；所述梳齿设有一列或多列，其中，多列所述梳齿在所述本体的周向均匀分布。本发明提供的胶原纤维提取工具，不需要抽吸脂肪，降低对人体的损坏，胶原纤维含量在90％以上，含量高、含量稳定。

Dermal drug delivery system

A device for brushing the skin prior to applying a topical preparation of a drug enhances the permeability of the stratum corneum to the drug.

Rotatable dynamic seal and guide for a medical obstruction treatment device sub-assembly attached to a drive motor unit

A miniaturized obstruction treatment device, e.g., a brush, particularly adapted for medical use formed at the distal end of an elongated brush drive shaft having a hollow lumen formed therein for introduction over a guidewire. The brush drive shaft is enclosed in the lumen of an brush delivery catheter, and the brush bristles of the distal brush are adapted to be garaged in a distal end section of the brush delivery catheter lumen. A Y-connector and an brush sub-assembly connector are attached to the proximal end of the brush delivery catheter and form an brush sub-assembly with the brush drive shaft and brush. The Y-connector allows infusion of thrombolytic agents into the brush delivery catheter lumen for emission at the distal end opening thereof adjacent the brush. In use, the brush sub-assembly connector connects the brush sub-assembly with a drive motor unit connector of a drive motor unit. The drive motor unit receives the proximal end of the drive shaft and rotates it to rotate the brush bristles. The brush and brush drive shaft distal section are automatically extended out of the catheter lumen distal end opening when the sub-assembly connector and the drive motor unit connector positively lock together. Simultaneously, a drive hub of the brush drive shaft locks into a drive chuck of a drive motor unit to enable rotation of the drive shaft, and the proximal drive shaft end is seated in a dynamic seal that inhibits infiltration of blood and thrombolytic agent into the drive motor housing.

Apparatus and method for acoustic/mechanical treatment of early stage acne

The apparatus includes at least two skin-contacting elements, the elements having narrow end faces and a mounting assembly for holding the elements closely adjacent to each other. A driving assembly reciprocally moves one element relative to the adjacent element(s) at a frequency that produces an action on the pores of the skin to loosen sebaceous plugs present in the pores, by permitting their ready removal from the skin.

Embolisation systems

A bristle device for delivery into a body lumen comprises a longitudinally extending stem 1 and a plurality of bristles extending generally outwardly from the stem for anchoring the device in a body lumen. There may be at least two bristle segments and in some cases there are flexible sections between the segments. The flexible sections articulate to enable the device to pass through a catheter placed in a tortuous anatomy or to be deployed in a curved vessel, or across a bifurcation. In some cases at least some of the bristle segments are spaced-apart to accommodate bending of the bristles.

Handheld, personal skin care systems with detachable skin care elements

A skin care element holder is designed for use with a handheld body having a receptacle. The skin care element holder includes a substantially circular plate having a diameter between about 20 and about 60 mm. The substantially circular plate has a first surface arranged and configured for coupling to the skin care element; a second surface, opposite the first surface; and an outer peripheral edge. The second surface of the substantially circular plate has at least one spacer leg; a plurality of engagement arms; and at least one key. Each of the at least one spacer leg, engagement arms and key extend from the second surface in a direction away from the first surface. The at least one spacer leg supports the plate in the receptacle. At least one of said engagement arms includes a snap-fit projection for engagement with a recess in the receptacle. The key is arranged and configured to fit into a notch in the receptacle. Handheld skin care systems incorporating the skin care holder are also described.

Microdermabrasion system with combination skin therapies

A microdermabrasion system offers a combination of other skin therapies in conjunction with microdermabrasion. In an implementation, the system applies light therapy, photodynamic therapy, radio frequency and microwave energy therapy, massage therapy, or combinations of these while exfoliating the skin.

Surgical retractors and clamps with directional gripping filaments

A surgical clamp or tissue retractor is disclosed having gripping surfaces from which extend resilient filaments. The distal ends of some of the resilient filaments abut against the engaged vessel or tissue to restrict movement of the vessel or tissue relative to the gripping surfaces. In the preferred embodiment, the resilient filaments are arranged in rows and oriented at particular angles relative to the gripping surfaces.

Method and apparatus for detecting sepsis causation in a catheter

A method and an apparatus is disclosed for detecting whether a catheter is the cause of an infection in a patient without removing the catheter from the patient. The apparatus includes a wire handle, brush and a protective, microbially impervious bag disposed over the handle and brush. In use, the apparatus is connected to a catheter, the brush is advanced through the catheter, and simultaneously removed from the protective bag. The apparatus is then withdrawn from the catheter, and simultaneously back into the bag, and the bag is capped to maintain the proper humidification of an fibrin sample obtained so that the microbes thus obtained remain viable.