A multi-cellular closure device with variable-width segments applies lateral force to approximate tissue and reduce internal opening size.
A living-wall fixing tool uses cord-like members and elastic stoppers to clamp organ walls through an endoscope channel.
Segmented suture thread adapts to wound swelling via viscoelastic elongation while maintaining stable approximation force.
Biomaterials absorb mid-infrared laser light to heat and bond tissues, avoiding suture trauma.
A variable stop mechanism adjusts crossbar travel extent in an adjustable suture crimp tool, enabling uniform crimp deformation across varying suture sizes.
Orienting flexible sutures parallel to interosseous membrane fibers stabilizes bone joints while preserving pronation and supination range of motion.
A suturing device uses a needle receiving portion recess to hold a suture for engagement by a deployable needle.
A universal bone anchoring device clamps spinal rods via a V-shaped recess and adjustable fixation element.
An adjustable locking mechanism secures a conformable elongate ligature, enabling controlled relative mobility while reducing spinal cord damage risks.
Interchangeable cartridges in a surgical fastening device adjust penetration depth to match abdominal wall thickness, preventing excessive tissue damage.
A flexible multi-lumen overtube with suture anchors secures to the body wall for controlled portal formation.
Integrated surgical instrument merges grasping jaws with cutting shears for seamless mode conversion.
A cord-based apparatus moves and holds internal organs through one incision, eliminating the need for additional access points that increase patient discomfort.
A laparoscopic tool with obturator enables vaginal specimen extraction and mesh suturing.
Sliding strand compresses soft anchor body within bone hole, securing tissue repair while eliminating knot-tying steps.
A soft tissue repair system uses a first plug and flowable second plug to close intervertebral disc openings.
Non-stoichiometric polyelectrolyte mixing creates nanoparticles that provide locally targeted and controllable drug release.
Segmented tapered and lag screws deliver dynamic compression to prevent screw head breakage during metatarsophalangeal joint fusion.
A flexible tissue anchor transitions to a shortened configuration, forming folded panels that secure against biological material.
Segmented polyester scaffold and pre-formed anchors restore spring ligament function while reducing surgical time.
A surgical guide indexes a first bone tunnel to direct a tunnel forming instrument toward creating a second intersecting tunnel for suture passage.
Vertical suture channels deflect needles laterally to guide sutures through deep fascial planes.
An elongated pincher slides within a channel to precisely release needles through narrow tubular retractors, enabling effective dural tear suturing.
A tendon repair implant uses textured surfaces and barbs to prevent slippage, addressing re-rupture risks from weak standard suture techniques.
A surgical suture passer uses a malleable needle and reusable handle for precise tissue navigation.
A cannulated screw anchors sensors to bone while enabling fluid communication through its internal bore.
An elongate medical device integrates a cutting tool and a multi-needle suturing mechanism at its distal end to perform transluminal procedures.
A flexible finger-tip medical device provides tactile feedback and modular heads for precise suture placement.
A flexible cranial clamp uses ratcheting anchoring members to secure bone apertures.
Radial expansion of elongated suture anchor secures labrum to acetabulum, resolving constrained geometry and preventing articular surface damage.
A ringless web anchors below and above the valve plane to restrain leaflet motion.
Catheter-deployed tensioned anchors reduce ventricular volume to reverse congestive heart failure progression.
A compressible non-fibrous adjunct deforms under stress to ensure consistent tissue compression across varying thicknesses.
A percutaneous bone anchor extension device facilitates minimally invasive delivery of spinal fixation anchors through small incisions.
Excimer laser cuts SMP foam on a suture backbone, eliminating adhesives and preventing slippage during micro-catheter delivery.
A suction device folds the stomach wall inward while an adhesive matrix secures the new shape, reducing gastric capacity without complex bypass surgery.
Spiral tracks in a molded tray package prevent kinking and tangling during dispensing.
Transmission assembly converts stapling gap variations into safety indicator movement, preventing triggering errors across different operating conditions.
Nested jaw assembly with push-pull capture resolves limited visualization and retrieval difficulty in constrained anatomical spaces.
Twisted non-circular fibers increase surface area to anchor tissue without sharp barbs, reducing foreign body sensation and immune response risks.
Segmented tubular shafts and nested actuators enable precise suture passage through single portals, reducing tissue damage in endoscopic procedures.
Vision-based pose tracking resolves kinematic errors and prevents unintended activations in robotic surgery.
Cannulated bone screw mates with a toothed washer to prevent backout while allowing angular pivoting.
Segmented pegs anchor the implant to vertebrae, resolving migration risks that typically compromise motion preservation in artificial discs.
A suture anchor inserter uses a rotatable handle component to deploy sutures and needles.
Anchored blocking members seal annulus defects to prevent implant expulsion, avoiding time-consuming suturing that risks tissue tearing.
A suture knot forming device uses a rotating drum to create helical windings around an elongated body.
A surgical guide body with adjustable axes forms intersecting bone tunnels for precise soft tissue attachment.
A suture anchor with a compressible distal tip locks sutures within an inner lumen upon insertion.
Segmenting a resilient surgical cable into equal loops within a pre-formed holder prevents twisting and kinking during removal, ensuring reliable handling.