The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

The embodiments described herein relate to a self-positioning, quick-deployment low profile transvenous electrode system for sequentially pacing both the atrium and ventricle of the heart in the “dual chamber” mode, and methods for deploying the same.

The embodiments described herein relate to a self-positioning, quick-deployment low profile transvenous electrode system for sequentially pacing both the atrium and ventricle of the heart in the “dual chamber” mode, and methods for deploying the same.

Provided are a flexible tube for an endoscope, the flexible tube having a flexible-tube base containing metal as a constituent material, a cover layer covering an outer periphery of the flexible-tube base, and a primer layer disposed between the flexible-tube base and the cover layer and including at least one of a specific silane coupling agent, an aluminum alkoxide compound, a zirconium alkoxide compound, or a titanium alkoxide compound, in which the cover layer includes, at least on a side in contact with the primer layer, a polyester having a naphthalene structure, an endoscopic medical device using the flexible tube, a method for producing the flexible tube for an endoscope, and a method for producing the endoscopic medical device.

Provided are a flexible tube for an endoscope, the flexible tube having a flexible-tube base containing metal as a constituent material, a cover layer covering an outer periphery of the flexible-tube base, and a primer layer disposed between the flexible-tube base and the cover layer and including at least one of a specific silane coupling agent, an aluminum alkoxide compound, a zirconium alkoxide compound, or a titanium alkoxide compound, in which the cover layer includes, at least on a side in contact with the primer layer, a polyester having a naphthalene structure, an endoscopic medical device using the flexible tube, a method for producing the flexible tube for an endoscope, and a method for producing the endoscopic medical device.

High strength biomedical materials and processes for making the same are disclosed. Included in the disclosure are nanoporous hydrophilic solids that can be extruded with a high aspect ratio to make high strength medical catheters and other devices with lubricious and biocompatible surfaces.

High strength biomedical materials and processes for making the same are disclosed. Included in the disclosure are nanoporous hydrophilic solids that can be extruded with a high aspect ratio to make high strength medical catheters and other devices with lubricious and biocompatible surfaces.

The present invention provides a device and method for monitoring bioelectrical signals in cells, tissues, and/or organs. The invention makes use of a unique and innovative retractable mapping catheter and electrode array system that has maximum flexibility to conform to the shape of the tissue substrate upon which it is placed. The flexible nature of the catheter and electrode array system allows the electrodes to adapt to the configuration of the tissue upon which it is placed, thus each electrode in the array is in continuous contact with the substrate.

The present invention provides a device and method for monitoring bioelectrical signals in cells, tissues, and/or organs. The invention makes use of a unique and innovative retractable mapping catheter and electrode array system that has maximum flexibility to conform to the shape of the tissue substrate upon which it is placed. The flexible nature of the catheter and electrode array system allows the electrodes to adapt to the configuration of the tissue upon which it is placed, thus each electrode in the array is in continuous contact with the substrate.

Systems, methods and devices are described including a catheter adapter subassembly including a magnetic feature. Systems include such a catheter adapter subassembly and a needle subassembly including a magnetic feature, and relative movement of the catheter adapter subassembly and the needle subassembly can be determined using a magnetometer.