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Surgical Techniques

Image: The Stratafix Spiral PDS Plus and Spiral Monocryl Plus knotless sutures (Photo courtesy of Ethicon Endo-Surgery).

New Knotless Sutures Afford Greater Surgical Efficiency

New barbed sutures with antibacterial technology provide a more secure and consistent closure that aids healing and limits infections. More...
06 Sep 2016
Image: The Connect-L Transverse Connector (Photo courtesy of DeGen Medical).

Transverse Connector Stabilizes Non-Cervical Spine Surgery

A new transverse connector provides improved construct stability and rigid fixation to posterior pedicle screw surgery by interconnecting vertical rods. More...
01 Sep 2016
Image: The Edwards Intuity Elite valve system (Photo courtesy of Edwards Lifesciences).

Rapid Deployment Device Streamlines Aortic Valve Replacement

An innovative rapid deployment system facilitates minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (AVR) procedures. More...
31 Aug 2016
Image: The Levita magnetic surgical system (Photo courtesy of Levita Magnetics).

Innovative Magnetic Platform Expedites Gallbladder Removal

A novel magnetic surgery system grasps and retracts tissue and organs in laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures, facilitating access and visualization of the surgical site. More...
31 Aug 2016
Image: The Sentinel Cerebral Protection (SCP) device (Photo courtesy of Claret Medical).

Endovascular Filter Device Helps Prevent Periprocedural Stroke

A novel device provides cerebral protection during endovascular procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). More...
29 Aug 2016
Image: The steerable RF ablation catheter (Photo courtesy of CDP).

Steerable Catheter Aids Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment

A novel steerable catheter enables targeted delivery of radio frequency (RF) energy to specific points in heart tissue to correct cardiac arrhythmia. More...
25 Aug 2016
Image: The PZT Actuator attached to standard surgical forceps (Photo courtesy Yuichi Kurita, Hiroshima University).

Stochastic Resonance Enhances Surgeon’s Haptic Sensation

A novel device can be slipped onto any surgical tool to vibrate against a surgeon’s palm, improving the ability to sense the details of a patient’s internal tissues and organs. More...
24 Aug 2016
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