A device for the treatment of anal fistula-in-ano and complex fistula-in-ano is disclosed. The device comprises: a balloon inflation/deflation tube (1); a suction/drainage tube (3); a scooping tube (2) that is disposed between the balloon inflation/deflation tube (1) and the suction/drainage tube (3); a diaphragm (4) that is disposed across the balloon inflation/deflation tube (1) and the suction/drainage tube (3); and an irrigation/drainage path (5) that is disposed between a balloon (6) and a plurality of spikes (7), said balloon (6) being disposed at an end of the of the balloon inflation/deflation tube (1), and said plurality of spikes (7) being disposed on an outer surface of both the balloon inflation/deflation tube (1) and the suction/drainage tube (3). The disclosed device: prevents premature closure of fistula wound, thereby minimizing the chances of recurrence; is easy to use, thus avoiding the need for a skilled medical practitioner; causes minimal pain; and is less time consuming.

In one embodiment, a delivery device for administering liquid includes a bottle body having a bottle neck, a bottle cap configured to attach to the bottle neck, a nozzle associated with the bottle cap, and a valve assembly associated within the nozzle, the valve assembly comprising a liquid metering valve configured to ensure a precise, predetermined volume of liquid exits the nozzle each time a user actuates the delivery device.

An orifice irrigation device includes a tubular component having a distal end and a proximal end and at least one bore axially extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the bore terminating at a plurality of orifices which extend at an angle from the bore; one or more flared wings coaxially positioned with respect to the tubular component, the at least one flared wing having a rim at its distal end; and one or more open flushing channels defined by the one or more flared wings, the flushing channels being defined by the side edges of the one or more flared wings.

A kit including a device for intestinal anastomosis enema in situ, and an anastomosis protection device comprising a flexible external sheath connected to a stent located downstream of the sheath and designed to be anchored upstream of the anastomosis. The enema device has: a perforated, tubular element of annular shape that can distribute an enema composition, upstream of the anastomosis, a supply tube one end of which emerges in the tubular element and one end of which is open to injection means designed to deliver the composition into said tubular element, holding means for the tubular element upstream of the anastomosis.

Kits, devices, systems and related methods for obtaining a nasopharyngeal sample utilize a rinsing fluid supply component and a collecting component, which may be used as separate modules or integrated with a housing to form a handheld unit that may be operated with a single hand. The dispensing component may include a flexible reservoir pump containing a supply of rinsing fluid, and a first nostril interface adapted to engage a first nostril of a patient and guide a stream of rinsing fluid into the patient's nasal cavity. The collecting component may include a collection container and a second nostril interface adapted to engage a second nostril of a patient and collect effluent. An absorbent shield may be arranged on the integrated unit to absorb stray fluid.

A machine vision based automatic needle cannula inspection system and methods of use. The system comprises of an inspection and control unit, image capture devices (32, 33), light sources (34, 35, 36, 37), a unit that makes the needle cannula (28) and the image capture device(s) (32, 33) rotate relative to each other, and a rejected part removal unit. By means of rotating the needle cannula (28) and image capture devices (32, 33) relatively, a plurality of images captured along the circumferential direction of the needle cannula are directly saved to a computer, the images are then screened, processed and analyzed to fulfill the automatic inspection of multiple quality and technical parameters of the needle cannula without the need to position the bevel area of cannula tip to a specific direction. Inspection parameters and accuracy can be set at any time, the system can automatically record classification and statistics of passed and rejected needle cannulae for query, and the rejected cannulae are removed automatically at next position. All the functions are completed at one work station, and needle cannula tips on both sides can be inspected simultaneously, if needed. Thereby the inspection efficiency and reliability are greatly improved, resulting in extremely extensive application prospects and huge economic values.

A machine vision based automatic needle cannula inspection system includes an inspection and control unit, image capture devices, light sources, a unit that makes the needle cannula and the image capture device(s) rotate relative to each other, and a rejected part removal unit. By means of rotating the needle cannula and image capture devices relatively, a plurality of images captured along the circumferential direction of the needle cannula are directly saved to a computer, the images are then screened, processed and analyzed to fulfill the automatic inspection of multiple quality and technical parameters of the needle cannula without the need to position the bevel area of cannula tip to a specific direction. Inspection parameters and accuracy can be set at any time, the system can automatically record classification and statistics of passed and rejected needle cannulae for query, and the rejected cannulae are removed automatically at next position. All the functions are completed at one work station, and needle cannula tips on both sides can be inspected simultaneously, if needed. Thereby the inspection efficiency and reliability are greatly improved, resulting in extremely extensive application prospects and huge economic values.

An apparatus and method of securing an elongate member to a medical instrument. The apparatus comprising an attachment device including a base, a liner, and an adhesive. The base comprising an aperture configured to receive the elongate member, wherein the liner may be positioned adjacent the aperture and axially aligned with the elongate member when the attachment device is coupled to the medical instrument. The attachment device may comprise a pair of apertures and the liner may be positioned adjacent the adhesive and at least partially between the pair of apertures. The method of securing the elongate member to the medical instrument comprises threading the elongate member through the aperture of the attachment device and adhering the attachment device to the medical instrument. The method of manufacturing the attachment device may comprise cutting the aperture in the base, the adhesive, and liner.

A trans anal irrigation device that can be used on a bed. The device includes a rectal catheter connected to an irrigation fluid supply. A waste collection bag is also connected to the catheter. The catheter may be insertable in a seat attached to a fluid supply line. A valve in one of the catheter or seat selectably allows or prevents fluid communication between the catheter and a waste collection bag. The catheter may include an inflationless cuff made of a flexible material that permits it to be inserted in the rectum to prevent leakage around the exterior of the catheter.

A trans anal irrigation device that can be used on a bed. The device includes a rectal catheter connected to an irrigation fluid supply. A waste collection bag is also connected to the catheter. The catheter may be insertable in a seat attached to a fluid supply line. A valve in one of the catheter or seat selectably allows or prevents fluid communication between the catheter and a waste collection bag. The catheter may include an inflationless cuff made of a flexible material that permits it to be inserted in the rectum to prevent leakage around the exterior of the catheter.