Patents Assigned to Arthrex, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12778706
    Abstract: A surgical accessory includes a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a distal head to a proximal engagement surface. At least one rib or land protrudes from the shaft along an intermediate portion between the distal head and the proximal engagement portion. The rib or land may form at least one flute at a helix angle along the intermediate portion. A detent is connected along the proximal engagement surface and engages a complimentary retention feature of a receiving socket in a coupled arrangement forming a coupling interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventor: James Tyler Clevett
  • Patent number: 12778572
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Christian Petry, Peter J. Dreyfuss, Joshua Dines, Philipp Moroder, Erik Kubiak
  • Publication number: 20260335040
    Abstract: A surgical imaging apparatus includes an elongated band extending over a length from a first side to a second side with an intermediate section defining a compression surface formed therebetween. An imaging module is operably coupled to the intermediate section and configured to capture image data in a field-of-view directed from a viewing surface of the intermediate section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2026
    Publication date: October 29, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Kellar, Matthew Johnson, James Voos, Rachel M. Frank
  • Patent number: 12773201
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing tensionable knotless surgical procedures. A suture locking device that includes a one-way locking mechanism may be utilized for tensioning and locking one or more strands of suture during the surgical procedure. The one-way locking mechanism may be established by one or more locking barbs of the suture locking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Christian Petry, Peter J. Dreyfuss, Allen Holowecky, Joshua Dines, Philipp Moroder, Matthew Provencher
  • Patent number: 12773803
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a meniscal allograft transplantation system and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Cannon, Robert Benedict, Shane Noble, Brian J. Cole
  • Patent number: 12773203
    Abstract: Systems and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs employing tensionable knotless anchors, without knot tying. The tensionable knotless anchors may be used by themselves or in combination with additional constructs (which may have a similar or different configuration, i.e., modified according to the specific repair) to achieve novel remplissage and soft tissue repairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen S. Burkhart
  • Patent number: 12773200
    Abstract: Surgical devices and methods of tissue repair using tensionable knotless fixation devices. A flexible material (for example, suture or suture tape) may be attached to the fixation device. A flexible material may be threaded through an eyelet of a tip provided as part of a swivel anchor assembly to provide added stability to the fixation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen S. Burkhart, Derek C. Sullivan, William C. Benavitz, Thomas Dooney, Jr., Lee D. Kaplan, James P. Bradley
  • Publication number: 20260324958
    Abstract: A surgical apparatus includes a first surgical instrument, a second surgical instrument, and a flexible tether interconnecting the first surgical instrument to the second surgical instrument. The flexible tether includes a shape sensor configured to detect a path of the flexible tether and at least one rotational sensor configured to detect a rotation of the flexible tether. At least one controller is in communication with the flexible tether, wherein the controller is configured to identify a position and an orientation of the second surgical instrument relative to the first surgical instrument in response to the path and the rotation of the flexible tether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 22, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Dominguez, John Batikian, Andrew Melton
  • Publication number: 20260325130
    Abstract: A suture is formed from a plurality of continuous strands and includes a continuous length of a carrier braid extending from a first end portion to a second end portion. At least one window includes a plurality of legs bifurcated from the continuous strands defining a window length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2025
    Publication date: October 22, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dooney, Nirav Patel, Nathanael Gamso, John Seyler, Derek C. Sullivan, Colin Baker, Ben Gibson, John Sodeika
  • Patent number: 12765869
    Abstract: A surgical device includes a support member forming a connection interface extending from a portion of the surgical device. A moldable handle includes an interior liner extending over at least a portion of the connection interface and an exterior engagement layer in connection with the interior liner defining a grip surface. The interior liner and the exterior engagement layer form an enclosed cavity therebetween. A jamming material is disposed in the enclosed cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Jones, Stephen Seipel
  • Patent number: 12765989
    Abstract: This disclosure details compression systems and corresponding methods. An example system may include a first press component defining a cavity configured to receive a graft and a surgical implant. In the example, the first press component includes at least one slot configured to facilitate routing of suture in and out of the cavity. The example system further includes a second press component including a projection insertable into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Shaun LeBlanc, Thomas Dooney, Jr., Paul C. Brady
  • Publication number: 20260321160
    Abstract: A physical anatomical model includes a model body representing an anatomical feature of an operating surface associated with a surgical procedure and a support body. The support body is formed from an at least partially transparent material and operably coupled to the model body. A target feature is disposed in the support body and positioned relative to the anatomical feature. The target feature is visible through the support body, such that a cutaway portion from a cutting operation is visible through the at least partially transparent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2026
    Publication date: October 15, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Knopf, David Knopf, WenHong Neoh, Michael Moreland, Michael A. Brown, David Yang
  • Publication number: 20260306092
    Abstract: Knotless or knotted hybrid cerclage constructs and methods of tissue repairs are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2026
    Publication date: October 8, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren D. CROOK, Lionel NEYTON
  • Publication number: 20260306729
    Abstract: A surgical pump assembly includes a user interface and an outflow pump cassette that has a cassette housing. At least one input tube extends to a tool connector end that is configured to couple with a plurality of surgical tools. An output tube extends to a drainage end. An identifier module is coupled to the cassette housing and contains identification data of the outflow pump cassette. A pump console includes a loading dock, a pump with a plurality of pump settings for effectuating removal of fluid and debris during a surgical procedure, and a sensor is located proximate the loading dock and configured to detect the identifier module. A control system is configured to receive the identification data and populate a menu on the user interface that includes a plurality of different pump setting profiles, each pump setting profile associated with a different one of the plurality of surgical tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2026
    Publication date: October 8, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Maricle, Roberto C. del Cid, Michael Kozar
  • Publication number: 20260306723
    Abstract: A surgical pump assembly includes a user interface and a pump cassette having a cassette housing. A distribution tube extends between the cassette housing and a liquid distribution end configured to apply a liquid to a surgical site. An input tube extends from the cassette housing to a fluid source. An identifier module is coupled to the cassette housing and contains identification data of at least one characteristic of the distribution tube. A pump console includes a loading dock to receive the pump cassette housing. The pump console further includes a pump with a plurality of pump settings for effectuating a flow rate of the liquid to the surgical site. A sensor is located proximate the loading dock and configured to detect the identifier module and obtain the identification data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2026
    Publication date: October 8, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Maricle, Roberto C. del Cid, Michael Kozar
  • Patent number: 12751711
    Abstract: Surgical anchor constructs, fixation devices, and methods of manufacturing, as well as methods for tissue repairs are disclosed. A soft suture anchor has a sheath with varying densities along the length of the sheath. The anchor sheath can have different segments with different densities which can be provided in a pattern or a random manner. The segments with different densities allow secure fixation of the soft anchor within bone, and attachment of first tissue to second tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2026
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Dooney, Jr., Nirav Patel, Michael Schmidt, Shaun G. Leblanc, Matthew Herrington
  • Publication number: 20260284307
    Abstract: A pump cassette includes a cassette housing defining an input aperture configured to receive a surgical solution and an output aperture configured to expel the surgical solution. A flow path is defined between the input aperture and the output aperture and includes a sensor segment having a sensor segment input opening, a sensor segment output opening, and a pressure module configured to react to changes in pressure. A sensor segment wall defines a portion of the flow path between the sensor segment input opening and the sensor segment output opening. The sensor segment wall includes a first sensor segment wall portion located between the sensor segment input opening and the sensor segment output opening and a second sensor wall portion extending transversely from the first sensor segment wall portion to a sensor segment wall terminal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2026
    Publication date: September 24, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto C. del Cid, James Tebo, Ron Seese, Christopher Maricle, Christopher Lynn
  • Publication number: 20260283611
    Abstract: Surgical constructs, assemblies, kits and methods of tissue fixation are disclosed. A suture tensioning anchor inserter is provided with a tensioning attachment that allows tensioning of suture directly on the inserter. The tensioning attachment may include a pair of paddles that can twist in one direction to add tension to the sutures in a repair. The paddles eliminate suture tensioning by hand, providing a mechanical advantage to add additional suture tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2026
    Publication date: September 24, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas DOONEY, JR., Sam AKHAVAN, Stephan M. BOSCH, John M. TOKISH
  • Patent number: 12743968
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures, including repair of fractures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical models of anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2026
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Nick Metcalfe, David Knopf, Michael Moreland, Scott William Doody, Steven Jim DeLeon, Benjamin David Bernarding, Shervin F. Kazemi, David Yang, Gage Weimer
  • Patent number: D1153676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2025
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2026
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: James Tebo, Girish Karve, Roberto C. del Cid, Christopher Maricle, WenHong Neoh