A medical device is disclosed, which is capable of treating cardiac insufficiency, on a causal therapy basis. The medical device is a heart harness composed of a porous hollow structure. A method of treating a heart disease includes applying the medical device as above to a heart of a subject in need thereof.

A medical device is disclosed, which is capable of treating cardiac insufficiency, on a causal therapy basis. The medical device is a heart harness composed of a porous hollow structure. A method of treating a heart disease includes applying the medical device as above to a heart of a subject in need thereof.

This operative technique allows for an alternative treatment for patients with diagnoses of hernias or other symptoms in various regions within the body. The proposed approach has the benefit of providing the surgeon faced with the lack of long-term treatment solutions for conditions and symptoms including neuromuscular disorders. The proposed prosthetic device and method presents surgeons with a multi-functional device for stimulus control, operative procedure and surgical technique to achieve results to relieve a variety of patient symptoms. This system provides an accurate robotic surgical technique allowing a minimally invasive procedure.

This operative technique allows for an alternative treatment for patients with diagnoses of hernias or other symptoms in various regions within the body. The proposed approach has the benefit of providing the surgeon faced with the lack of long-term treatment solutions for conditions and symptoms including neuromuscular disorders. The proposed prosthetic device and method presents surgeons with a multi-functional device for stimulus control, operative procedure and surgical technique to achieve results to relieve a variety of patient symptoms. This system provides an accurate robotic surgical technique allowing a minimally invasive procedure.

The present invention provides a tissue repair scaffold comprising a secondary fiber bundle, the secondary fiber bundle comprising a plurality of primary fiber bundles, each primary fiber bundle comprising a plurality of fibers, wherein the fibers comprise a biocompatible polymer. In embodiments the biocompatible polymer is polycaprolactone (PCL) (also known as poly-ε-caprolactone) and the average diameter of the fibers is less than 1 μm. The scaffold is particularly adapted for tendon repair. In vivo mouse studies demonstrate that tendon repair can be achieved with normal ambulation returning after 24-48 hours. The scaffolds were easy to handle during surgery, being non-slippery and easy to suture in place.

Devices for occluding an aperture in tissue or a vessel include a first flexible wire and a second flexible wire. Each of the first and second wires is formed of a shape memory material. Each of the first and second wires is shaped into first and second geometric forms such that the first geometric form of the first wire and the first geometric form of the second wire form a first plate in a first plane, and the second geometric form of the first wire and the second geometric form of the second wire form a second plate in a second plane that is parallel to and remote from the first plane. The first and second plates are separated by a waist formed from two portions of the first wire and two portions of the second wire. Methods for occluding an aperture in tissue or a vessel using such devices are also provided.

Expandable prosthetic devices used for treating a variety of conditions, including rotator cuff injuries, broken and/or depressed bone fractures, infection and/or inflammation in the body. In one embodiment, a prosthesis includes an implant having a pressure regulating valve. The implant is capable of being positioned between a first tissue and an opposing second tissue in a void space and of deforming under pressure in response to articulation of a joint. The pressure regulating valve is configured to open based on a predetermined pressure in the implant.

A medical implant apparatus includes or uses an energy transmission device for wireless transmission of energy of a first form from outside a patient's body. An implanted medical device is operable in response to energy of a second form different than the energy of the first form. An implanted energy transforming device transforms energy of the first form wirelessly transmitted by the energy transmission device into energy of the second form for use in the control and operation of the medical device.

A medical implant apparatus includes or uses an energy transmission device for wireless transmission of energy of a first form from outside a patient's body. An implanted medical device is operable in response to energy of a second form different than the energy of the first form. An implanted energy transforming device transforms energy of the first form wirelessly transmitted by the energy transmission device into energy of the second form for use in the control and operation of the medical device.

A method of repairing and/or stabilizing a joint by administering mesenchymal stem cells to the joint. Such a method provides for the regeneration of cartilaginous tissue in the joint, including meniscal tissue.