Allegiance Corporation

Carefusion 2200, Inc.

Pilling Weck Incorporated

Adam S Fedenia

Peter Lawrence Visconti

Michael Joseph Milella, Jr

Frank Garrett, Jr

Thomas L Michaels

Russ A Johnson

Otakar Kudrna

Wen Tang

Andrew P VanDeWeghe

Thomas C Wilschke

Sara Tillman

Joanna Rosenbaum

Brandon Toth

Chad E Ryshkus

Jason Cartwright

Bradley Thomas Williams

James M Walsh

Jessica McQuaide

Timothy Hussey

Peter G Strickler

Frank Garrett

An adjustable retractor blade and retractor system are disclosed. The retractor blade includes a fixed portion, extendible portion, and means for adjusting the length of the retractor blade. The means for adjusting may include a threaded rod engaging the fixed portion with the extendible portion. In one aspect, the extendible portion includes a plurality of stackable members, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by attaching stackable members. In one aspect, the fixed portion includes a plurality of holes, and the extendible portion includes at least one post, the plurality of holes configured to receive the at least one post, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by slidably displacing the extendible portion until the at least one post engages with at least one of the plurality of holes. Methods are provided for adjusting the length of a retractor blade.

Adjustable length, reusable retraction blades

Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.

Fluid collection and disposal system having interchangeable collection and other features and methods relating thereof

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device with a handpiece that provides enhanced comfort of use, maneuverability, and for a variety of hand-held options to the user. Embodiments of the invention include handpieces that include a grip panel comprised of a friction-enhancing material to facilitate gripping of the handpiece by an operator. In addition, embodiments of the invention include handpieces having a generally symmetrical configuration in order to facilitate grasping by an operator's left or right hand.

Medical suction and irrigation device handpiece

Fluid collection and disposal system having interchangeable collection and other features and methods relating thereto

Handle for surgical suction-irrigation device

Probe attachment for surgical suction-irrigation device

A screwdriver having a handle and a scale for measuring torque transmitted to a screw and having a beam-type spring for transmitting the screwing torque. The handle and spring have a lost-motion connection therebetween, and there is limit stop in that connection. The handle is sealed against the entry of debris. The method of making the screwdriver is also disclosed.

Screwdriver assembly and method with torque measuring scale

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Libertyville, IL, United States of America

Adam S Fedenia