A needle guiding bracket with adjustable angles is provided, comprising a bracket body, a mounting base, and an angle block; the angle block and the mounting base are rotationally connected at corresponding first ends, and a cooperating limiting structure is provided between the angle block and the mounting base to enable the angle block and the mounting base to only relatively rotate; a second end of the angle block is provided with at least one elastic arm having raised positioning platforms; a second end of the mounting base is provided with at least one group of angle gear grooves for the raised positioning platforms to be embedded therein; and the angle block is further provided with an elastic element which applies elastic force to the elastic arms so as to enable the raised positioning platforms to be embedded within the angle gear grooves.

An implantable sensor system using one or more sensor implants comprised of micro-electrical mechanical system (MEMS) sensors for the accurate and continuous measurement of physiological hemodynamic signals such as diastolic and systolic blood pressure. Sensor implants are configured to be subcutaneously injected to a placement site adjacent a blood vessel. In some embodiments, sensors comprise micromachined ultrasonic transducers.

A surgical sheath system having a sheath with a hollow shaft; and a head coupled to and in fluid communication with the hollow shaft, the head having a first mounting feature for coupling a first surgical device; and a second mounting feature for coupling a second surgical device, the second surgical device being a different type of surgical device than the first surgical device.

An implantable closure device for sealing an opening through a biologic tissue membrane against leakage of biological fluid includes a fluid sealing plug configured to be positioned within the opening. One or more retainer sections are configured to secure the fluid sealing plug within the opening. The retainer sections include at least one of a distal retainer section coupled to a distal end of the fluid sealing plug and configured to be disposed distally on the biologic tissue membrane, or a proximal retainer section coupled to a proximal end of the fluid sealing plug and configured to be disposed proximally on the biologic tissue membrane.

A medical puncture needle includes: a metal needle body formed in a tubular shape and including: a blade surface formed at a distal end portion of the needle body, a first transmission window configured to transmit light, and a second transmission window configured to transmit light transmitted through the first transmission window. The second transmission window is located on a proximal end side relative to the blade surface. The first transmission window and the second transmission window are shifted from each other in a circumferential direction of the needle body.

Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.

A interconnectable port is provided. The interconnectable port is adapted to be at least partially placed in an incision in a patient's body. The interconnectable port comprises a first and second port adapted be interconnected to form the interconnectable port, wherein the second port is disconnectable from the first port, wherein the first port is connected to a first portion of a flexible wall, and the second port is connected to a second portion of the flexible wall, and wherein the flexible wall is adapted to form a chamber.

A joint stabilization (reduction) system and associated methods and tools for placement of the system in an open or minimally invasive technique. The joint stabilization system includes a flexible prosthetic band for stabilizing the bones in proper position and a connector mechanism for joining the two ends of the prosthetic band around the bones. One end of the prosthetic band can be permanently attached to the connector.

An example introducer is disclosed. An example introducer includes an inner liner including a lumen, a distal region and at least one folded portion extending along the distal region. The introducer also includes a reinforcing member having a length and including at least one spine extending along the length of the reinforcing member. The introducer also includes a sheath disposed along at least a portion of the introducer, wherein the sheath includes at least one perforation, wherein material adjacent to the at least one folded portion is removed from a distal portion of the introducer to form a tip region. The introducer also includes a tip member disposed along the tip region.

A method of surgical stapling that uses a surgical instrument operable to compress, staple, and cut tissue. The instrument includes a body, a shaft, and an end effector with a pair of jaws. A placement tip extends distally from one of the jaws of the end effector. The method includes positioning the end effector at a desired site for surgical stapling. The method also includes controlling one or more of the jaws of the end effector to place the end effector in an open position. The method also includes positioning the end effector such that tissue is located between the jaws. The method also includes clamping the tissue between the jaws by moving at least one of the jaws toward the other jaw. The method also includes advancing a firing beam of the apparatus from a proximal position to a distal position.