Origami robots, and associated systems, methods of treatment, and methods of manufacture are provided. A system includes an origami robot encapsulated for ingestion by a patient, such as in a biocompatible material that is dissolvable or meltable within the gastrointestinal tract. A method of treatment includes delivering an origami robot in a folded position into a gastrointestinal tract of a patient, causing the origami robot to unfold within the gastrointestinal tract, and directing the origami robot to a site requiring treatment in the gastrointestinal tract.

Origami robots, and associated systems, methods of treatment, and methods of manufacture are provided. A system includes an origami robot encapsulated for ingestion by a patient, such as in a biocompatible material that is dissolvable or meltable within the gastrointestinal tract. A method of treatment includes delivering an origami robot in a folded position into a gastrointestinal tract of a patient, causing the origami robot to unfold within the gastrointestinal tract, and directing the origami robot to a site requiring treatment in the gastrointestinal tract.

The present invention relates to a Morgellons disease diagnostic device. The Morgellons disease diagnostic device features a round transparent glass bead attached to a simple hollow tube and is used along with an integrated or a coupled magnet. More specifically, the device uses magnetic means for absorbing microorganisms of a user or patient with Morgellons into the glass bead or similar device. Using the magnet, Morgellons parasites outer electrons gain energy which is dissipated as light allowing a user to view the parasites easily. The device and method provide a relatively safe, easy and convenient solution to identify and capture Morgellons disease causing pathogens.

The present invention relates to a Morgellons disease diagnostic device. The Morgellons disease diagnostic device features a round transparent glass bead attached to a simple hollow tube and is used along with an integrated or a coupled magnet. More specifically, the device uses magnetic means for absorbing microorganisms of a user or patient with Morgellons into the glass bead or similar device. Using the magnet, Morgellons parasites outer electrons gain energy which is dissipated as light allowing a user to view the parasites easily. The device and method provide a relatively safe, easy and convenient solution to identify and capture Morgellons disease causing pathogens.

An ocular debris removal device for removing magnetic debris from the eye includes a handle with a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first and second ends. A magnet is attached to the second end of the handle and extends away therefrom. The magnet has an attached end and a distal end with respect to the handle. The magnet has a perimeter surface between the attached and distal ends wherein the perimeter surface bounds a center longitudinal axis of the magnet. The center longitudinal axis of the magnet is co-linear with a center longitudinal axis of the handle extending through the first and second ends.

An ocular debris removal device for removing magnetic debris from the eye includes a handle with a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first and second ends. A magnet is attached to the second end of the handle and extends away therefrom. The magnet has an attached end and a distal end with respect to the handle. The magnet has a perimeter surface between the attached and distal ends wherein the perimeter surface bounds a center longitudinal axis of the magnet. The center longitudinal axis of the magnet is co-linear with a center longitudinal axis of the handle extending through the first and second ends.

The present disclosure provides a recovery device and a method for recovering a magnetic particle. The recovery device includes a main pipe, a needle tube, and a suction power mechanism. The needle tube is connected to a first end of the main pipe, and a terminal of the needle tube is magnetic for adsorbing a magnetic particle to the terminal of the needle tube. The suction power mechanism is configured to absorb the magnetic particle attached on the terminal of the needle tube into the main pipe. The present disclosure utilizes a magnetic needle tube to implement adsorption of the magnetic particle while the magnetic particle is absorbed into the main pipe by an absorption power mechanism, thus achieving recovering of the magnetic particle.

The present disclosure provides a recovery device and a method for recovering a magnetic particle. The recovery device includes a main pipe, a needle tube, and a suction power mechanism. The needle tube is connected to a first end of the main pipe, and a terminal of the needle tube is magnetic for adsorbing a magnetic particle to the terminal of the needle tube. The suction power mechanism is configured to absorb the magnetic particle attached on the terminal of the needle tube into the main pipe. The present disclosure utilizes a magnetic needle tube to implement adsorption of the magnetic particle while the magnetic particle is absorbed into the main pipe by an absorption power mechanism, thus achieving recovering of the magnetic particle.

A guidewire comprising a magnetic element that would help to avoid accidental release of the guidewire. The magnetic element is located at a proximal one-fourth segment of the guidewire. The guidewire could be used in a variety of contexts, such as central venous catheterization, endovascular radiology procedures, or cardiac catheterization. Also disclosed are vascular instruments comprising a magnetic element or magnetically responsive element. Examples of such vascular instruments include finder needles, dilation cannulas, and various types of catheters. The vascular instrument could be used in combination with a magnetic guidewire to help to avoid accidental release of the guidewire.

One aspect of the invention provides a vaginal stent system including: an inflatable vaginal stent and a removable handle. The inflatable vaginal stent include includes: an elastomeric exterior wall and a first fitting located at a base of the inflatable vaginal stent. The removable handle is adapted and configured for insertion, inflation, and removal of the inflatable vaginal stent from a subject's vagina. The removable handle includes a second fitting complementary to the first fitting and adapted and configure to form substantially fluid tight coupling when the handle is coupled to the inflatable vaginal stent. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of fabricating a customized vaginal stent or dilator. The method includes: generating a 3D model of a vaginal stent or dilator; and controlling a 3D printer to fabricate a vaginal stent or dilator according to the 3D model.