- A new proprietary sternal closure device called the Figure 8 device has been developed as an alternative to traditional steel wires which are prone to failure and damage bone.
- Benchtop testing and an early clinical trial show the Figure 8 device provides a more stable and secure closure that reduces pain and costs compared to steel wires.
- The Figure 8 device is nearing full clinical release and FDA approval after completing design testing, cadaver studies, and an initial clinical trial that demonstrated benefits over steel wires in metrics like stability, pain levels, and hospital costs.
Taxmann's FAQs & Survey on Faceless AssessmentTaxmann
Topics Covered in Taxmann's eBook:
1. Introduction to faceless assessment scheme
2. Excerpts from the speech of the CBDT Chairman
3. Frequently Asked Questions
• Scope and status of certain existing provisions of the Income-tax Act in light of new provisions of the faceless assessment scheme
• Practical issues relating to procedural aspects of faceless assessment
• Questions on issues relating to the role of the four designated units & A.O. and inter-se coordination
• Some key issues requested to be incorporated in the faceless assessment
4. TAXMANN – AIFTP Survey Results on Faceless Assessment
Car wheels spin at different speeds, especially when turning. It is known that each wheel travels a different distance through the turn, and that the inside wheels travel a shorter distance than the outside wheels. Since speed is equal to the distance traveled divided by the time it takes to go that distance, the wheels that travel a shorter distance travel at a lower speed. Also note that the front wheels travel a different distance than the rear wheels.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on April 21, 2016 at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City
This is an initial presentation of my Senior Design project that my group an i completed at the end of our senior year at Drexel University.
The device we designed and created tests skin to determine its thickness and elasticity. This device can be used to monitor skin again as well as various other skin diseases and cancers.
Team Members: Brandon Bachert, Joseph Erthal, Tony John & Kristen Smith
Advisor: Dr. Wan Y. Shih1, Dr. Wei-Heng Shih
Taxmann's FAQs & Survey on Faceless AssessmentTaxmann
Topics Covered in Taxmann's eBook:
1. Introduction to faceless assessment scheme
2. Excerpts from the speech of the CBDT Chairman
3. Frequently Asked Questions
• Scope and status of certain existing provisions of the Income-tax Act in light of new provisions of the faceless assessment scheme
• Practical issues relating to procedural aspects of faceless assessment
• Questions on issues relating to the role of the four designated units & A.O. and inter-se coordination
• Some key issues requested to be incorporated in the faceless assessment
4. TAXMANN – AIFTP Survey Results on Faceless Assessment
Car wheels spin at different speeds, especially when turning. It is known that each wheel travels a different distance through the turn, and that the inside wheels travel a shorter distance than the outside wheels. Since speed is equal to the distance traveled divided by the time it takes to go that distance, the wheels that travel a shorter distance travel at a lower speed. Also note that the front wheels travel a different distance than the rear wheels.
Presentation during the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) Seminar Series on April 21, 2016 at RDMIC Bldg., cor. Visayas Ave., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City
This is an initial presentation of my Senior Design project that my group an i completed at the end of our senior year at Drexel University.
The device we designed and created tests skin to determine its thickness and elasticity. This device can be used to monitor skin again as well as various other skin diseases and cancers.
Team Members: Brandon Bachert, Joseph Erthal, Tony John & Kristen Smith
Advisor: Dr. Wan Y. Shih1, Dr. Wei-Heng Shih
Presentation at Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2012 - PASTA Bridge - A New Technique in PASTA Repairs: A Biomechanical & Clinical Evaluation
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this slide sharer contents are basic principle of CT fluoroscopy , software and hardware parts of equipment and image aqua cation and radiation dose comparison and videos related to equipment .
International Journal of Engineering Research and DevelopmentIJERD Editor
Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering,
Information Engineering and Technology,
Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,
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Petroleum and Mining Engineering,
Marine and Agriculture engineering,
Aerospace Engineering.
Flight x vision powerpoint presentationFLIGHT DENTAL
The Flight X-Vision Portable Handheld Dental X-Ray uses a state of the art X-Ray Generator made by Canon in Japan, that is compact and ultra safe. This allows the X-Vision to be a powerful unit but remain lightweight and portable. The ergonomic design allows the x-ray to be comfortably held in your hands and with one of the most intuitive and easy to use interfaces it makes doing a full mouth series easier and more efficient. In addition, the X-Vision features one of the longest lasting batteries on the market for handheld dental x-rays with a high quality Panasonic Lithium Ion Battery that is able to produce up to 800+ exposures in one charge. The X-Vision is safe, effective, lightweight and will make traditional wall mounted intraoral x-rays obsolete in the coming years.
Selection and Economics for Test Fixtures and Test InterconnectGreg Crouch
PXI-based automated test systems require well-engineered product interconnectivity and fixturing to the device under test to ensure signal integrity and tester longevity. Explore methods and trade-offs in the engineering, selection, and fabrication of the device interface connectivity required for today's complex electronics.
The Satron VCT transmitters continues to offer unsurpassed performance in a broad range of pulp and paper applications, meeting accuracy requirements in the real process environment.
Presentation at Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2012 - PASTA Bridge - A New Technique in PASTA Repairs: A Biomechanical & Clinical Evaluation
7 QC Tools are simple statistical tools used for problem solving. Nilesh Arora presented basics of 7 QC Tool training and details about Pareto Diagram.
this slide sharer contents are basic principle of CT fluoroscopy , software and hardware parts of equipment and image aqua cation and radiation dose comparison and videos related to equipment .
International Journal of Engineering Research and DevelopmentIJERD Editor
Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering,
Information Engineering and Technology,
Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,
Automation and Mechatronics Engineering,
Material and Chemical Engineering,
Civil and Architecture Engineering,
Biotechnology and Bio Engineering,
Environmental Engineering,
Petroleum and Mining Engineering,
Marine and Agriculture engineering,
Aerospace Engineering.
Flight x vision powerpoint presentationFLIGHT DENTAL
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PXI-based automated test systems require well-engineered product interconnectivity and fixturing to the device under test to ensure signal integrity and tester longevity. Explore methods and trade-offs in the engineering, selection, and fabrication of the device interface connectivity required for today's complex electronics.
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The temporal branch of the facial nerve is a commonly injured nerve during facial trauma due to its superficial course over the zygomatic arch, and is a commonly damaged nerve during facial surgery.1 We report a case of trauma to the left temporal fossa, and subsequent unilateral forehead paralysis. Early exploration revealed external suture compression as the origin of his paralysis. Removal of the suture led to complete resolution of the neurological deficit. The differential diagnosis did not include the possibility of the compression of the nerve by a suture, however the decision for early exploration led to a full recovery.
We report a case of acquired anterior thoracic lung herniation in a 63-year-old female. This painful herniation developed four years after uncomplicated video-assisted thoracic surgery for lung cancer resection and adjuvant radiation for concomitant breast cancer. The herniation site was remote from all prior incisions, and demonstrated intercostal muscle denervation and radiation fibrosis. The 8 cm x 10 cm chest wall defect was reconstructed with inlay PROCEED mesh and reinforced with a pedicled latissimus dorsi flap. Five months postoperatively the patient had complete resolution of symptoms, no evidence of herniation, and a stable wound.
This is initial data from the Figure 8 FlatWire Sternal Closure System. FlatWire is a simple, strong, and cost effective replacement for traditional steel wire for sternal cerclage.
This is a CME article that appears in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the gold standard of publications within the field. Reconstructing the eyelid can be difficult and complicated. This article discusses the various approaches to defects caused by cancer.
This is a pilot study which examines the use of the fistbump instead of a traditional handshake in the hospital setting. In the hospital we use automatic doors, automatic sinks, and alcohol based hand sanitizer. However the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to increase. We propose ceasing handshaking within the hospital and opting instead for the fun fistbump will reduce the transmission of bacteria.
This is a paper that Dr. W. Thomas McClellan co-authored on the anatomy and reconstruction of the inframammary fold. This critical structure is often injured during breast augmentation and understanding of the anatomy is crucial to a good outcome in breast augmentation.
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http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
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2. introduction
• proprietary* evolution in sternal closure technology
• conceived by experts in sternal reconstruction
• driven by experienced medical device entrepreneurs
• endorsed by leading academic surgeons
• a Delaware corporation, self-funded since inception
* multiple patent applications filed
3. our team
• W. Thomas McClellan, MD
Harvard / Tufts / Duke/ Emory Plastic & Hand Surgery
• Johnny Chang, MD, MSME
Brown Plastic Surgery & MIT Mechanical Engineering
• Cortland Bohacek, MBA
• John Krumme, BSME, MSME
Medical Device Development
• Scott Heneveld
Product Design & Testing, FEA/CAD
4. advisors
• Gary Fanton, MD
Stanford Director of Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Founder of Sapphire Medical & Oratec Interventions
• Gordon Murray, MD
Immediate Past President, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Kee Lee, MD
Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Tom Fogarty, MD
Surgeon, Entrepreneur, Investor
10. the problem
twisted steel wires
• what’s wrong with steel wires?
• prone to failure at multiple stress points
• damages bone = cut-through
11. background
twisted steel wires
• what’s wrong with steel wires?
• imprecise & operator-dependent
• “tightness” & security is subjective
• does not provide multi-axis stability
12. why a new closure?
• 600,000 elective median sternotomies per year, closed with dated,
rudimentary steel wires
• 40,000 sternal complications
• Future – Older, Sicker (Diabetic, Renal Failure, Smokers), Redo’s
• Never Event – Medicare no longer pays for complications ($80k - $100k)
13. alternatives to wire
Synthes Plates
($3000 - $6000/pt)
Talon System ($2900/pt + tools)
Myowire ($800/pt) Pioneer Cable System ($300/pt + tool)
14. existing sternal closure devices
• why haven’t these alternatives caught on?
• complicated & time-consuming to use
• unfamiliar techniques
• significant additional training & equipment
• targeted for small secondary markets only
• extremely expensive
17. why figure 8 is better
• lower cost
• easier to apply using the same technique and equipment
• same amount of time
• lower profile and off midline
• standard and reproducible by different surgeons
18. why figure 8 is better
• can go through manubrium
• multiple configurations available
• reversable
• easy re-entry
19. why figure 8 is better
• wider footprint + less vertical force to place
= less cut-through
• more stable in multiple directions
• security mechanism doesn’t weaken construct
• able to solve partial sternotomy
• primary closure market
26. figure 8
partial sternotomy solutions
Apply devices
Two Single
bands
27. clinical trial
Usability, Safety, and Efficacy of the Figure
8 Sternotomy Closure Device
Early Snapshot of Results: Aug – Dec 2011
Investigator: Kee Lee, M.D.
28. clinical trial: details
• prospective, randomized
• patient blinded
• single CT surgeon – board certified
• as of december 2011
• 18 pts figure 8 device group
• 15 pts #7 ethicon wire group
29. Age
-‐
Years
(avg)
70
62.5
62.75
60
50
40
Axis
Title
30
20
10
0
Fig8
Wires
30. Body
Mass
Index
–
(avg)
40
35
30.08
29.41
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Fig8
Wires
32. Bypass
Off
to
Case
End-‐
Minutes
(avg)
100
90
80
70.82
70
60
53.16
50
40
30
20
10
0
Fig8
Wires
Closure occurs during this time.
33. Length
of
Stay
–
Days
(avg)
8
7.58
7
6
5.66
5
4
3
2
1
0
Fig8
Wires
Shortest and Longest admission dropped from each group
34. Pain
on
Visual
Analog
Scale
(0-‐10)
(avg)
5
4.5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.8
Fig8
2.5
2
Wires
40% less pain
1.5
1.55
1
1
1
0.5
0.22
0
D/C
30
days
60
days
35. Surgery to Discharge Cost (Dollars)
90000
85000
80000
75000
70000
82896
65000
73187
60000
55000
50000
Fig8 Wires
12% less cost
36. where are we
• FDA 510(k) approved
• IRB approval Clinical Trial in progress
• FDA Certified manufacturer in place
• Full clinical release ~ 3 weeks
• bench top testing completed
• white paper + cadaver evaluations completed
• excellent patent position 3 non-provisionals, 3 provisionals