Patents by Inventor Paul A. Torrie
Paul A. Torrie has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220401627Abstract: A tendon/ligament repair implant for treatment of tears or lesions of tendons and ligaments, including capsular reconstruction, and compositions for delivering calcium and/or phosphate ions in combination with a collagen solution that can be placed between soft tissue and bone to facilitate healing of the soft tissue-bone interface are provided. The implant may incorporate features of rapid deployment and fixation by arthroscopic means that complement current procedures; tensile properties that result in desired sharing of anatomical load between the implant and native tendon during rehabilitation, or, in situations where the native tissue cannot be repaired tensile properties that provide for substitution of the native tissue selected porosity and longitudinal pathways for tissue in-growth; and may include an at least partially bioabsorbable construction to provide transfer of additional load to new tendon-like tissue and native tendon over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: George Barnes, Hans P.L. Claesson, Timothy Young, Nicholas J. Cotton, Paul A. Torrie, Craig L. Van Kampen, David A. Yeung, Cori G. Pierce, Jeffrey L. Barnes, Jessica M. Grabinsky
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Patent number: 9492160Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member movably attached to the second anchor, positioning the first anchor against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second anchor against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors, thereby closing the wound. A wound closure device includes a first anchor, a second anchor; and a flexible member connecting the first anchor to the second anchor, the flexible member being movably attached to the second anchor, such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond A. Bojarski, Steven W. Ek
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Publication number: 20160143651Abstract: In a first embodiment, an instrument guide includes an elongate guide body extending between a proximal end and a distal end, wherein a portion of the guide body extending proximally from the distal end is generally arcuate. The instrument guide further includes a rigid tip extending generally linearly from the distal end of the guide body. The rigid guide further includes a cannulation formed in the guide body and extending continuously from the proximal end of the guide body to a distal terminus of the tip. The cannulation can be approximately uniform in diameter. The instrument guide further includes a cut-out region, different from the guide body cannulation, extending along at least a portion of an inner radial surface of the arcuate body portion and intersecting the guide body cannulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Timothy Young, Amanda Simard, Richard M. Lunn, John Slusarz, Paul A. Torrie
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Patent number: 9265601Abstract: Sheaths for implantable fixation devices are disclosed. Sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, an open end, a closed end, and a body interior sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Paul A. Torrie, Frazer Harvie, Steven W. Ek
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Publication number: 20140350599Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member movably attached to the second anchor, positioning the first anchor against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second anchor against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors, thereby closing the wound. A wound closure device includes a first anchor, a second anchor; and a flexible member connecting the first anchor to the second anchor, the flexible member being movably attached to the second anchor, such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Paul A. Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond A. Bojarski, Steven W. Ek
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Patent number: 8834524Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member movably attached to the second anchor, positioning the first anchor against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second anchor against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors, thereby closing the wound. A wound closure device includes a first anchor, a second anchor; and a flexible member connecting the first anchor to the second anchor, the flexible member being movably attached to the second anchor, such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond A. Borjarski, Steven W. Ek
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Publication number: 20140194938Abstract: Sheaths for implantable fixation devices are disclosed. Sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, an open end, a closed end, and a body interior sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Paul A. Torrie, Frazer Harvie, Steven W. Ek
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Publication number: 20130310874Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member movably attached to the second anchor, positioning the first anchor against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second anchor against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors, thereby closing the wound. A wound closure device includes a first anchor, a second anchor; and a flexible member connecting the first anchor to the second anchor, the flexible member being movably attached to the second anchor, such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Paul A. Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond A. Bojarski, Steven W. Ek
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Patent number: 8512375Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member movably attached to the second anchor, positioning the first anchor against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second anchor against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors, thereby closing the wound. A wound closure device includes a first anchor, a second anchor; and a flexible member connecting the first anchor to the second anchor, the flexible member being movably attached to the second anchor, such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond A. Bojarski, Steven W. Ek
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Patent number: 7559940Abstract: A surgical punch including an upper jaw and lower jaw that are coupled at their proximal ends. The jaws have cutting edges at their distal end configured to cut in a direction from the distal ends of the jaws towards the proximal ends of the jaws. The center of rotation of the cutting trajectory can be located above the initial cutting point of the lower jaw. The upper jaw can include a reversed slope leading edge. The jaws can be slidably coupled to each other. The coupling member can include a pin and slot to couple the movable jaw to an actuating rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. McGuire, Paul A. Torrie
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Publication number: 20080109079Abstract: Sheaths for implantable fixation devices and methods of using the sheaths are disclosed. Sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, and an interior of the body is sized and shaped to receive the fixation device. Sheaths include a plurality of flexible or inflexible tubes arranged to form a ring, where the central cavity defined by the ring is sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2008Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ray BOJARSKI, Paul Torrie, Fraser Harvie, Steven Ek
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Publication number: 20080058723Abstract: A medical assembly includes a cannula and a scaling cap releasably coupled to the cannula. The cap includes a body and a sealing member integrally molded with the body to form a fluid-tight seal between the cap and cannula. The cap includes a member defining an opening for passage of a medical instrument therethrough in a fluid-tight manner. The member includes a first portion surrounding the opening and being thickened to limit tearing of the first portion, and a second portion surrounding the first portion being tapered down in thickness toward the first portion to increase flexibility of the member. The assembly includes a shaft receivable in a lumen defined by an inner surface of the cannula. The shaft includes a protrusion and the inner surface further defines a protrusion receiving formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: John Lipchitz, Justin Dye, Rod Berube, Paul Torrie
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Publication number: 20080027445Abstract: A sheath for organizing soft tissue includes a first tube having a flexible body sized and shaped to receive a fixation device, and a second tube coupled to the first tube having a flexible body sized and shaped to receive a soft tissue graft. A method for implanting soft tissue in a bone tunnel includes coupling a soft tissue graft to a sheath assembly; and positioning the sheath assembly relative to the soft tissue graft based on a measured depth of a bone tunnel. A set of surgical devices for implanting soft tissue grafts in a bone tunnel includes a sheath assembly, a measurement device for measuring the depth of the bone tunnel, a securing element configured to secure the sheath assembly to the soft tissue graft at a position determined by the measured bone tunnel depth, and a tensioning device configured to organize a plurality of soft tissue grafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Charles BROWN, Bernard Bourque, Rebecca Blough, Michael Ferragamo, Raymond Bojarski, Paul Torrie, Ben Graf, Fraser Harvie, Steve Ek
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Publication number: 20070270870Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microfracture pick having a shaft and a handle. The shift has a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes an angled tip. The handle has a body with a first end portion, a second end portion, and an impact surface located therebetween. The handle is operatively coupled to the proximal end of the shaft at the first end portion. Methods of microfracture are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Paul Torrie, Marc Philippon
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Publication number: 20070265635Abstract: A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor assemblies that are configured to apply a distraction load to a patient. Each of the assemblies includes a joint for coupling the corresponding assembly to a surgical table. The joint permits vertical and horizontal angular adjustment of the corresponding assembly. A method of distracting a hip includes coupling a patient's legs to a pair of distractor assemblies and simultaneously adjusting a vertical angle and a horizontal angle of at least one of the distractor assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Paul Torrie, Edward Daley, Paul Skavicus
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Publication number: 20070161935Abstract: An apparatus includes a distractor assembly adapted to couple to a leg and capable of providing a distraction load on the leg in both supine and lateral positions of the leg. The assembly is coupled to a surgical table by a ball joint or a universal joint. A method includes coupling a leg to a distractor assembly, positioning the leg in one of a distraction mode and a femoral acetabular impingement mode, and repositioning the leg in the other of the modes without the need for accessing a draped pelvis/thigh region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: Paul Torrie, Edward Daley, Paul Skavicus
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Patent number: 7153312Abstract: A surgical method includes positioning a fixation member relative to tissue, moving a flexible member coupled to the fixation member relative to the fixation member to bring two tissue surfaces together, and moving a retaining element coupled to the flexible member relative to the fixation member. The retaining element acts to limit loosening of the flexible member relative to the fixation member. An apparatus for repairing a tear in soft tissue includes first and second fixation members, a flexible member substantially immovably secured to the first fixation member and movably coupled to the second fixation member, and a retaining element coupled to the flexible member. In another embodiment, an apparatus for repairing a tear in soft tissue includes a fixation member, and a flexible member movably coupled to the fixation member. A first end of the flexible member is looped back and secured to the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2000Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Smith & Nephew Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond A. Bojarski
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Publication number: 20050283192Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member movably attached to the second anchor, positioning the first anchor against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second anchor against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors, thereby closing the wound. A wound closure device includes a first anchor, a second anchor; and a flexible member connecting the first anchor to the second anchor, the flexible member being movably attached to the second anchor, such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the first and second anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Paul Torrie, George Sikora, Raymond Bojarski, Steven Ek
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Publication number: 20050209607Abstract: A medical assembly includes a cannula and a sealing cap releasably coupled to the cannula. The cap includes a body and a sealing member integrally molded with the body to form a fluid-tight seal between the cap and cannula. The cap includes a member defining an opening for passage of a medical instrument therethrough in a fluid-tight manner. The member includes a first portion surrounding the opening and being thickened to limit tearing of the first portion, and a second portion surrounding the first portion being tapered down in thickness toward the first portion to increase flexibility of the member. The assembly includes a shaft receivable in a lumen defined by an inner surface of the cannula. The shaft includes a protrusion and the inner surface further defines a protrusion receiving formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: John Lipchitz, Justin Dye, Rod Berube, Paul Torrie
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Publication number: 20050033363Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second fixation members, a flexible member coupled to the first and second fixation members, and a limiting element coupled to the flexible member. The limiting element is movable relative to the second fixation member and acts to limit loosening of the flexible member relative to the second fixation member. The limiting element can be slidably received by the flexible member. The flexible member can be coupled to the fixation members such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the fixation members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Torrie, Steven Ek