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Magnetic Vascular Anastomosis to Connect Blood Vessels and Other Hollow Structures

Unmet NeedThere are around 600,000 vascular surgeries and 400,000 cardiac surgeries performed each year in the United States. Both types of surgeries rely on the ability of the surgeon to restore blood flow into blocked vessels. In open surgery, flow is usually re-established by bypassing the areas of blockage. Bypassing utilizes conduits that are comprised...

Published: 3/13/2025 | Inventor(s): Andrew Schulick, Devika Singh

Keywords(s): Cardiovascular Diseases, Closure/Sealing Devices, Disease Indication, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Instruments

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Cardiovascular

Helix Reversible Lacrimal Canalicular Occlusion Device and Associated Materials and Methods for Delivery and Recovery

Unmet NeedPatients with dry eye currently get a treatment called Punctal Occlusion. This procedure consists of inserting punctal plugs into the tear drainage area of the eye to keep the tears in the eyes longer. Dry eye syndrome affects between 7.4% and 33.7% of the population. Current solutions are permanent punctal occlusion devices, in which they...

Published: 3/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Albert Jun, Bradley Barnett

Keywords(s): Catheters, Closure/Sealing Devices, Disease Indication, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eye Disorders, Interventional and Surgical Systems, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Tubing

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Therapeutic Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Surgical, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Dry Eye Syndrome