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An insertion device for deploying an implant includes an elongated main body having a distal locking portion for coupling to the implant and a proximal handle portion. The main body defines a central passage and the distal locking portion has outer ridges and slots to allow the outer ridges to flex radially inward when mounting to the implant. A plunger slides in the central passage for movement between an unlocked position for mounting the implant on the distal locking portion, a locked position for locking the implant on the distal locking portion, and an insertion instrument deployed position for deploying the actuation plunger to move the blades from the stowed position to the deployed position. A spike cap drive rotatably mounts on the main body having a socket end for engaging a drive nut on the implant to, in turn, move the spike cap.

An example apparatus is provided for the approximation of two bones. The apparatus can include a first anchor configured for insertion into a first bone. The apparatus can include a flexible segment, and an internal mechanism configured to adjust a distance between the first bone and a second bone. The internal mechanism can include first and second components, the first component configured to engage with a distal end of the flexible segment, and the second component configured to engage with the first component and the first anchor such that the second component is movable along a length of the first anchor to cause the first component to move thereby adjusting the distance. The apparatus can include a second anchor configured to engage with the second bone and the flexible segment such that the flexible segment extends between the first component of the internal mechanism and the second anchor.

Anchors for anchoring soft tissue to bone are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an anchor can include a non-threaded, asymmetric anchor body having a distal nose and a spine extending proximally from one side of the distal nose, and a deflectable clip extending proximally from a side of the nose opposite the spine. The spine defines a back surface of the anchor body. The spine has an outer bone engaging surface, an inner tissue seating surface opposite the outer bone engaging surface, and opposed lateral sides. The deflectable clip and a portion of the spine defines a guide region configured to accommodate and shield a leading end of a soft tissue to be attached to bone. Soft tissue anchoring systems and methods for inserting an anchor into bone are also provided.

The utility model relates to a 45-degree oval thoracic cavity curettage spoon, which belongs to the technical field of medical supplies. The utility model discloses handle and harrow hook are connected as an organic whole, the harrow hook includes the harrow hook main part and the spatula who are connected, the spatula is arranged at the front end of the harrow hook main part, the handle is arranged at the rear end of the harrow hook main part, and the spatula adopts oval long groove type design. The utility model has simple and reasonable structure design, is safe and reliable, convenient to operate, can be applied to single-hole and multi-hole thoracoscope, and satisfies the use demand.

The utility model discloses a kind of endoscope surgery pasting film, it is related to medical supplies technical field, including first film, second film, water baffle and liquid collecting and guiding bag.The bottom surface of first film is used to paste on skin.Second film is located on the top surface of first film, and the accommodating cavity that is formed with upward protrusion between second film and first film.Water baffle is located in accommodating cavity, and the region formed by surrounding water baffle is used to accommodate liquid.Liquid collecting and guiding bag is connected with one side of second film, and the bag opening of liquid collecting and guiding bag is towards the opening of water baffle, so that the liquid in the region formed by surrounding water baffle can flow into liquid collecting and guiding bag.In the process of operation by doctor, water baffle can be resisted by second film with physiological saline and patient's blood and other liquids, that is, water baffle plays a blocking role to liquid, so that liquid in the process of operation all stays in the region formed by surrounding water baffle, avoid the pollution of the surrounding environment of operation area.

The application provides a controllable self-expanding intramedullary nail internal fixation system for long bone fracture, belonging to the technical field of orthopedic medical instruments, and comprising a self-expanding intramedullary nail, a visible controllable self-expanding platform and a locking nail; the self-expanding intramedullary nail comprises a locking hole and an expandable support; the locking hole is arranged at the proximal end of the self-expanding intramedullary nail and is matched with the locking nail to fix the proximal end of the self-expanding intramedullary nail; the expandable support is arranged at the distal end of the self-expanding intramedullary nail after expansion to fix the distal end of the self-expanding intramedullary nail. The visible controllable self-expanding platform is in communication with the expandable support and can display the expansion size, and the self-expanding intramedullary nail can be prevented from being expanded too large to affect the medullary cavity by precalculating the expansion size.

Various implant holding systems are provided herein that include an outer tube, an inner tube, and a holder. The implant holding systems can be designed to hold various implants, such as bone anchors used in spinal operations. For example, one embodiment of an implant holding system can have an outer tube, an inner tube that can be disposed within the outer tube, and an implant holder that can be disposed within the inner tube. An individual bone anchor that has various configurations and sizes can be disposed within the holder, and the holder can engage the bone anchor to assist in maintaining an orientation of the bone anchor relative to the holder.

The application relates to the technical field of medical equipment, in particular to a multifunctional control device for assisting endoscope interventional treatment, which comprises a foot pedal device, a cluster control box, a holding device and a signal line, the cluster control box is connected with the foot pedal device through the signal line, a plurality of holding devices are connected with the cluster control box, a control panel center is installed in the cluster control box, the holding device comprises a fixed base, a sliding push base, a sliding block body, a half-ring supporting body and a buckle cover body, the sliding push base is slidingly installed on the fixed base, a module fixing assembly is arranged at the right end of the fixed base, L-shaped limiting edge plates are symmetrically arranged at the two sides of the sliding push base, the sliding block body is slidingly installed on the sliding push base through the limiting edge plates, the application can make a plurality of endoscope examination operation modules be concentrated together, manual control is completely replaced by foot pedal electric control through mode function switching, and the task amount of hands is reduced.

A delivery pen includes a reservoir including a non-circular shape, a plunger positioned in the reservoir, and a screw mechanism at least partially inserted within the reservoir. The screw mechanism includes a drive shaft including one or more protruding member at a proximal end and an elongated member extending longitudinally from the proximal end, an inner screw concentrically engaging the elongated member, an outer housing including a circular section rotatably engaging the one or more protruding member and a non-circular section sized to fit within the reservoir, and a pusher disposed between the inner screw and the outer housing to linearly translate the plunger so as to dispense a medication from the reservoir.

The application relates to the field of medical instruments, and provides an appendix orifice supporting device for endoscopic retrograde appendix treatment, which comprises a support head, a support base, an unfolding piece, a first direction line, a second direction line and an opening and closing piece. A channel is arranged on a colonoscope. The support base is arranged around the front end of the colonoscope. The unfolding piece is arranged in at least three groups and is arranged in sequence along the support base. The opening and closing piece is located in the channel and is divided into a pushing end and a connecting end. The pushing end is located outside the colonoscope. When the pushing end is pushed, the connecting end moves along the channel and extends out of the channel. The support head is an elastic structure with expansion characteristics, and the bottom is connected with the connecting end and the unfolding piece. The application has the advantages of conveniently providing support for the appendix orifice and providing the effect of extending a sub-scope into the appendix cavity for shooting, exploration and treatment on the basis of facilitating colonoscope treatment.

The present application relates to a kind of arthroscopic approach water leakage prevention device, including the elastic cover with dome structure, the sealing valve being arranged in the center position of cover and negative pressure suction mechanism, sealing valve has the conical hollow structure extending to base direction and gradually reducing outer diameter, reverse compensation sealing is realized using joint cavity infusion liquid pressure, cover base edge is equipped with flexible sealing skirt, by the negative pressure interface connection external negative pressure source, so that cover and skin form negative pressure sealing space, the device can be connected in series by negative pressure interface multiple occluder, and equipped with detachable guide rod auxiliary coaxial positioning.The present application uses non-insertion type surface adsorption occlusion, effectively solve the space interference and tissue damage problem in multiple tunnel operation, realize the dynamic water stop of pressure self-adaption, with the advantages of simple operation, sealing stable, strong dissection adaptability, can significantly improve the operation visual clarity and maintain joint cavity pressure stability.

A system and method for fusing the sacroiliac joint is described herein. The system includes a first sacrum anchor and a first compression anchor for implantation through a bore in the iliac bone into engagement with the first sacrum anchor. The first sacrum anchor includes an external thread portion, and an internal channel defined by an inner surface. The inner surface includes an internal thread portion. The first compression anchor includes an outer thread portion along part of the shaft configured to engage the internal thread portion of the first sacrum anchor. Rotation of the first compression anchor draws the first compression anchor toward the first sacrum anchor when the outer thread portion of the first compression anchor is threadably engaged with the internal thread portion of the first sacrum anchor. This configuration allows a user to dial in the appropriate compression on the SI joint.

The present disclosure relates to an implant having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a central portion positioned between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The implant further includes a longitudinal axis with the proximal portion, the distal portion and the central portion being centered along the longitudinal axis. Further disclosed is an implant system that includes an implant having a proximal portion including an opening, a distal portion including a threading, a tip, and a tapping feature at the tip, and a central portion having at least one flat on an outer surface The central portion is disposed between the proximal and distal portions. The implant system also includes an insertion instrument configured to be releasably coupled with the implant.

A cutting machining device includes: a head; a holding unit that holds a workpiece; an interior case that has a first opening through which the holding unit is inserted and a second opening through which the head is inserted, a workpiece holding unit in the holding unit and the tool held by the head being disposed inside the interior case; a first cover that blocks between the holding unit and an outer circumferential portion of the first opening in the interior case; and a second cover that is formed of a soft material, and blocks between the head and an outer circumferential portion of the second opening in the interior case.

The invention relates to an adapter device 1 for connecting a surgical instrument 2 to a robotic system incompatible with the surgical instrument 2, comprising an adapter housing 3, a series of first transmission elements 5 for connecting to drives 14 of the robotic system on a side surface of the adapter housing 3, a series of second transmission elements 6 mechanically connected to the first transmission elements 5 for connecting to outputs 7 of the surgical instrument 2, and a mechanical transmission 8 arranged within the adapter housing 3 between at least one of the first transmission elements 5 and at least one of the second transmission elements 6. The invention further relates to a robotic system for surgery with an adapter device 1.

This application provides a negative pressure suction sheath and an endoscope assembly, relating to the field of medical device technology. An ultrasonic transducer is installed on the sheath seat or sheath tube of the negative pressure suction sheath. The output end of the ultrasonic transducer is connected to a metal layer inside the sheath tube. During surgery, if stone fragments cause blockage inside the sheath tube, ultrasonic waves can be generated by activating the ultrasonic transducer. These waves propagate to the metal layer of the sheath tube, where energy is transmitted to the metal layer in the form of mechanical vibration, causing the metal layer to vibrate mechanically, thereby facilitating the smooth removal of the blockage stone fragments.

A medical implant (10) includes: a non-metallic core (26) comprising polyetheretherketone (PEEK); and a non-metallic reinforcing layer (34) coupled to the core. The core is at least partially encapsulated by the reinforcing layer, and the reinforcing layer comprises carbon fiber strands.

The utility model discloses a kind of in-vivo blood clot cutting net structures, including the outer tube structure being cooperated with endoscope, the middle tube structure being arranged in outer tube structure and being cooperated with outer tube structure, and the inner core structure being arranged in middle tube structure;Wherein, the middle tube structure can be inserted or pulled out along outer tube structure, the inner core structure can be inserted or pulled out along middle tube structure.This application provides a kind of in-vivo blood clot cutting net structure, can be inserted into human body by the channel of endoscope, and can be deployed into adjustable angle's fishing net structure in human body, can effectively and quickly complete the fishing and cutting of large blood clot, and need not repeat extraction and insertion endoscope, that is, improve the cutting efficiency of large blood clot, also avoid the pain that repeat extraction and insertion endoscope brings to patient.

A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a shank head at a proximal end and an anchor portion at a distal end, and a receiver having a receiver channel for receiving a rod, a central bore with opposed inner engagement grooves below a closure mating structure, and a spherical seating surface adjacent a bottom opening. The assembly also includes a cap retainer positionable within a lower portion of the central bore and having plurality of retainer collet fingers configured to resiliently expand to capture the shank head within the receiver. The assembly further includes a collet insert having an insert channel for engaging the rod, opposite outer engagement ridges, and a plurality of insert collet fingers configured to resiliently expand to capture the cap retainer. Prior to uploading the shank head through the bottom opening, the collet insert is maintained in an initial vertical position within the central bore with the cap retainer being uploaded into collet insert so that a lower opening of the cap retainer is spaced above the bottom opening of the receiver.

A bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring element, a receiving part having an accommodation space for pivotably accommodating a head of the bone anchoring element, a pressure element movable in the receiving part to engage and exert pressure on the head to clamp the head at an angular position relative to the receiving part, and at least one restraining element separate from the pressure element and positionable in the receiving part. The pressure element defines at least one opening that provides access laterally through the pressure element to the head in the receiving part. The restraining element is movable relative to the pressure element to engage the head laterally through the opening of the pressure element to restrict the pivoting of the head in at least one radial direction while the head remains pivotable in at least one other radial direction.

This invention provides an internal fixation device for cancellous bone, belonging to the field of medical device technology. It includes a fixation plate with a plurality of screw holes and positioning holes arranged in a linear array on its top outer wall; and a guide assembly connected to the fixation plate, used to guide the hollow self-drilling screws. By incorporating the guide assembly, this invention not only guides the hollow self-drilling screws, preventing them from deviating from their pre-operatively assessed position during insertion, thus affecting their fixation effect on the fracture site, but also holds the screws during the guiding process, preventing the screw head from tilting and protruding, which could cause skin irritation and affect postoperative recovery.

This utility model discloses a endoscopic hook knife probe, relating to the field of medical device technology. The endoscopic hook knife probe includes a handle, a rod, and a blade. The two ends of the rod are connected to the handle and the blade, respectively. The connection between the blade and the rod can be configured with a bent structure at an angle between 90° and 120°. The blade includes: a cutting edge disposed on both the inner and outer sides of the bent structure, capable of cutting tissue at the surgical site; and a blunt structure located at the front end of the bent structure, shaped as a smooth hemisphere. This endoscopic hook knife probe can be used in combination with endoscopes and other instruments to perform minimally invasive anterior cervical fusion surgery, filling a technological gap in existing domestic surgical techniques. The endoscopic hook knife probe proposed in this application effectively meets the clinical needs for minimally invasive, visualized, safe, and efficient procedures, significantly improving the ease of operation and surgical efficiency.

The system, method, and apparatus includes a platform having a transparent material defining a first measurement surface. A light surface is disposed to provide light into the transparent material and generate a frustrated total internal reflection (FTIR) event in response to contact at the first measurement surface. The system also includes one or more wearable devices having a base material operable to cover a portion of a human body. An inner surface of the base material defines a second measurement surface. Further, one or more sensors disposed on the base material are operable to collect data at the second measurement surface. Further, the health parameter monitoring system presents displacement motion regimen information on a display screen, such as a virtual reality (VR) headset. The system collects first health parameter data from the first measurement surface based on the FTIR event; and / or collects second health parameter data from the second measurement surface.

Disclosed herein is a bone anchor assembly that provides a single bone anchor assembly that can be utilized across a variety of spinal surgical procedures, reducing manufacturing burden and costs, and providing greater flexibility during surgical procedures. The bone anchor assembly disclosed herein includes, among other components, an implantable shank and a receiving member having two spaced arms that form a U-shaped seat for receiving a rod. The bone anchor assembly disclosed herein also provides several features for enhancing performance and utility. Examples include features that facilitate better implantation of the shank, better coupling of instrumentation to the anchor, better performance in reducing a spinal fixation element such as a rod within the receiving member seat, and the like.

Disclosed herein is a fractured bone repair kit, components and methods of use of same. The kit includes a coupler that secures an intramedullary implant to a targeting guide that guides fasteners into bone fixation holes of the intramedullary implant to secure the intramedullary implant to the fractured bone. The coupler includes a sleeve and a fastener. The sleeve is releasably securable to the targeting guide such that the targeting guide is removable from the coupler and the intramedullary implant when attached to the coupler. An actuator of the targeting guide may be toggled to transition the kit from an assembled configuration in which the targeting guide is secured to the coupler to a released configuration in which the targeting guide is removable from the coupler.

The invention relates to a shaft instrument (10) for laparoscopic and / or endoscopic procedures, comprising a proximal shaft section (28) having a proximal shaft section longitudinal axis, and a distal shaft section (30) having a distal shaft section longitudinal axis and having an applicator (20) at its distal end, wherein the two shaft sections are connected to each other in the region of a connecting joint (32) and are rotatable relative to each other, wherein at least one of the end faces of the two shaft sections facing the connecting joint is oriented at an angle deviating from 90° relative to the respective shaft section longitudinal axis, and wherein an angle between the two shaft section longitudinal axes is variable, and wherein the shaft instrument comprises at least one transmission device.which is displaceable along or parallel to an actuating axis by one actuating stroke and is coupled at a distal end to the applicator of the shaft instrument, wherein the transmission device transmits axial forces along the actuating axis and torques around the actuating axis, wherein the applicator is rotatable around the distal longitudinal axis of the shaft section and the transmission device is rotationally fixed to the applicator.

The application provides a lung segment bronchus catheter, which comprises a catheter tail end ventilation and suction interface, a cuff inflation device, an outer tube, an inner tube, a front end cuff and a guide end formed by the inner tube; the cuff is annularly arranged on the outer surface of the catheter head, and is in the form of a ring ball wrapped around the inner tube in the inflated state; the cuff inflation interface and the cuff inflation conduit are communicated between the gap between the outer tube and the inner tube at the catheter tail and lead to the cuff; the catheter ventilation and suction interface is communicated with the inner tube and the guide end formed by the inner tube, and a guide wire is arranged in the catheter ventilation and suction interface to form a straight lumen. The catheter can enter the target lung segment or sub-lung segment bronchus through the operation channel of the bronchoscope, the inflated cuff seals the airway cavity around the lung segment bronchus catheter cavity, then the guide wire is pulled out from the lung segment bronchus catheter cavity, the target lung segment or sub-lung segment is inflated through the catheter ventilation and suction interface, so that the anatomical range of the target lung segment or sub-lung segment after ventilation is revealed, the technical problem that a thoracic surgeon cannot accurately identify the anatomical range of the target lung segment in the operation is effectively solved, and the thoracic surgery anatomical partial lobectomy operation is facilitated.

This invention belongs to the field of medical devices, specifically a combined internal fixator and fixation method for fixing joints with micro-motion. The combined internal fixator includes a first bone screw and a second bone screw. A movable connecting structure is provided between the connecting ends of the first and second bone screws. The movable connecting structure includes a groove and a shaft. The groove includes an insertion port and a mounting groove communicating with the insertion port. The mounting groove has a semi-circular cross-section. The shaft includes a semi-circular shaft adapted to the mounting groove, which is rotatably accommodated within the mounting groove, allowing the first and second bone screws to rotate relative to each other around a first radial axis. This invention, through a hook-groove sliding self-locking structure, achieves controllable micro-motion and integrated implantation for fixing joints with micro-motion. It has achieved significant technological advancements in preserving joint physiological function, simplifying surgical procedures, avoiding secondary surgeries, and reducing the incidence of complications. It has important clinical application value and is suitable for fixing joints with micro-motion.

A lateral retractor system for forming a pathway to a patient's intervertebral disc space includes a single dilator and a retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly. The dilator may feature a narrow rectangular body for insertion at an insertion orientation parallel to the fibers of the patient's psoas muscle, at an approximate 45-degree angle to the patient's spine. The retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly consists of only two blade subassemblies, each having a blade bordered by adjustable wings, along with built-in lighting and video capabilities. The dual-tapered-blade assembly may be passed over the single dilator at the insertion orientation and rotated approximately 45-50 degrees to a final rotated orientation parallel to the intervertebral disc space before the two blade subassemblies are retracted away from one another to create the surgical pathway, while simultaneously and continuously assessing for encroachment upon one or more nerve structures within 360-degrees of the instrument. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

The invention relates to a locking mechanism for locking a mobile element (160) with a base element (140), wherein the mobile element (160) is guided and movable relative to the base element (140), comprising - a locking pin (162) fixed to the mobile element (160) and oriented transversely to the path of movement and - a labyrinth body (22) pivotably mounted on the base element (140) with a recirculating body (223) which can be slid around by the locking pin (162) and which has sliding surfaces extending parallel to the locking pin (162), including a first sliding surface (223-1) and a second sliding surface (223-2), which are at an acute angle to each other facing the mobile element (160) and are connected at their ends away from the acute angle by a concave third sliding surface (223-3), wherein the locking pin (162) and the labyrinth body (22) are designed to interact in such a way that after initial actuation of the mobile element (160) its return movement is blocked and after further actuation it is allowed again. The invention is characterized by two springs (24, 26) acting antagonistically on the labyrinth body (22), whose opposing torques hold the labyrinth body (22) in a predetermined initial position when it is not interacting with the locking pin (162).