A implanting device for driving a fastener or fixation element into bone is described. Also described are methods for using a implanting device for driving a fastener or fixation element into bone and a kit comprising a pneumatic implanting device for driving a fastener or fixation element into bone.

A dynamic balloon angioplasty system for applying a dynamic pressure to fracture hardened materials embedded within an elastic conduit. The system having a pressure source system outputting at least a first predetermined pressure from a pressure source outlet, and an angioplasty unit fluidly coupled to the pressure source outlet receiving at least the first predetermined pressure. The angioplasty unit having an angioplasty inflation device, an angioplasty balloon connector, and an oscillating mechanism selectively actuated to output a plurality of pressure pulses to the angioplasty balloon via a fluid communication path. A control system is configured to determine an optimal hydraulic pressure oscillation frequency and amplitude for a given procedure and output a control signal to the oscillating mechanism, and monitor a pressure signal to detect fracture of the hardened material within the elastic conduit or system failure or leakage.

A device can include a housing, an actuator, a power source, a converter, and a soft tissue anchor receiver. The actuator can extend from outside the housing to inside the housing, can be engageable by a user to implant the soft tissue anchor, and can be operable between an open position and a closed position. The power source can be removably inserted at least partially within the housing, can be configured to store energy, and can be controlled by the actuator. The converter can be located within the housing, selectively connected to the power source via the actuator such that in the open position, the actuator can connect the converter to the power source to energize the converter, and operable to extend a rod outside of the housing. The soft tissue anchor receiver can be attached to the rod and configured to hold the soft tissue anchor.

Canisters are provided that include a cylindrical body and a cap welded to the body to define a cavity filled with carbon dioxide or other fluid. The canisters may be loaded into a medical device, e.g., to provide an energy source for operating the device. Methods for making such canisters are also provided.

A temporary vessel occlusion system for controlling major and/or traumatic internal bleeding in patients. The temporary vessel occlusion system has location determining capabilities used to quickly deploy and locate a catheter in a vessel for the delivery of a biodegradable occlusion agent that is able to temporarily stop the bleeding or flow of a fluid out of or within the vessel.

A medical manipulator is improved in terms of invasiveness into a body tissue and an emergency avoidance difficulty. The medical manipulator includes a driving unit including a vibration-type actuator including a vibrating unit that generates a vibration wave, a moving unit movable relative to the vibrating unit in response to receiving the vibration wave, and a pressure application unit configured to apply a pressure between the vibrating unit and the moving unit. The medical manipulator further includes a manipulator unit connected to the driving unit and configured to be movable by being driven by the driving unit, a supporting unit that supports the driving unit and the manipulator unit, a driving circuit connected to the vibrating unit and configured to apply an AC voltage to the vibrating unit, and a torque control unit configured to control a holding torque with which the moving unit is held by the vibrating unit.

Various embodiments of components, devices, systems and methods are provided for a pneumatic surgical instrument having a probe or an impactor disposed at a distal end thereof and configured to make contact with a selected portion of an orthopedic implant or device. The instrument is configured to generate a shock wave, which is then transferred to the distal end of the probe or impactor, and thence into the orthopedic implant or probe.

A pneumatic tourniquet has a constricting device that comprises a rocker, such that when the rocker is angularly displaced by contact with a wounded limb, a clamping force is applied by a rocker surface and a clamping edge onto a sealing element to prevent flow of the pressurized gas from an interposed inflated strap to a free end, causing the strap free end to be considerably thinner than the main strap section. In one embodiment, a gas flow control assembly comprises a casing containing a force transmitting element and a gas cartridge; and a pivotable activation handle, wherein, upon pivoted displacement of the activation handle, pressurized gas is caused to be discharged from the gas cartridge and flow to an interior of the strap. In other embodiments, the pneumatic tourniquet comprises one or more of a flow control unit, a manual pressure release initiator, and a puncture mitigating connection section.

A stapling device includes a handle assembly, an elongate body, and an end effector. The elongate body includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion extends distally from the handle assembly. The end effector is operably disposed on the distal portion of the elongate body. The end effector includes a first jaw member and a second jaw member pivotally secured relative to the first jaw member. The second jaw member is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first jaw member includes at least one pusher bag. The at least one pusher bag is transformable between a deflated condition and an expanded condition. The stapling device further includes at least one staple member releasably supported within the first jaw member. Transformation of the at least one pusher bag from the deflated condition to the expanded condition ejects the at least one staple from the first jaw member.

A single-use cartridge accommodating a medical gas includes an elongate, generally cylindrical body having an interior chamber accommodating a compressed and sterile medical grade gas therein. The body is inwardly tapered proximate one end thereof and is joined to a reduced diameter and generally cylindrical leading end portion. The leading end portion including an opening communicably connected to the interior chamber of the cartridge body. The opening is selectively opened to allow for opening of the cartridge such that the compressed medical gas contained within the interior chamber of the cartridge is deliverable through the opening for use in a medical procedure. The cylindrical body and the end portion include a triple washed construction for holding the medical grade gas within the interior chamber of the cylindrical body under pressure.