Reversible deployment arms orient hernia patches accurately, reducing tissue trauma during laparoscopic repair.
An expandable ring tool applies axial force to separate prosthetic taper locks.
A pin extraction tool uses a pivoting lever to actuate a sliding jaw component that grips the side wall of a fastening element.
RAFT-based random copolymers create a lubricious contact lens surface that reduces protein and lipid adsorption during extended wear.
An integrated applicator unrolls adhering surgical mesh onto tissue, eliminating separate fastening tools and reducing procedural complexity.
Non-collagenous blocking polymers mediate fibrillogenesis in stiff collagen hydrogels, resolving the trade-off between matrix stiffness and cell cytotoxicity.
Precipitating resorbable polymers at critical concentration levels removes residual monomers to below detection limits for medical applications.
Replacing a solid intermediate mesh with segmented filaments reduces prosthesis weight and rigidity while maintaining structural integrity.
A sensing unit detects magnetic fields to align aiming holes with locking holes in intramedullary nails.
Decellularized macroalgae cellulose scaffolds support cell adhesion and tissue regeneration through fibrous structural integrity.
Upward sealing ring generates vacuum seal to reduce friction and skin breakdown on residual limb.
Solvent facial interconnection of shaped bodies yields a dimensionally stable, liquid-impervious medical hollow body implant without adhesives.
Porous joint implants with fenestrations promote bone and cartilage growth to address limitations of existing treatments.