Patents Assigned to Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
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Patent number: 12161567Abstract: A fitting ring can be provided that is attachable to an edge of a liner for an acetabular shell. The fitting ring can include an alignment portion shaped or configured to engage a lip portion of the acetabular shell as the liner is inserted into the acetabular shell to center the liner and correct any pivoting of the liner relative to the acetabular shell. A driving force can be applied to the liner to drive the liner into the acetabular shell while the fitting ring guides the liner as the liner is inserted into the acetabular shell. Driving the liner into the acetabular shell can also cause the fitting ring to disengage from the liner.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Austen Davenport, Stephanie Klunk
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Patent number: 12150714Abstract: A method of pre-operatively developing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty plan can include receiving an image of a patient shoulder comprising a humerus and a glenoid. The image can be segmented to develop a 3D shoulder model. Virtual surgery can be performed on the 3D shoulder model to generate a modified shoulder model. The virtual surgery can include resecting and reaming a virtual humerus of the 3D shoulder model, and reaming a virtual glenoid of the 3D shoulder model. Selection of a humeral implant and selection of a glenoid implant can be received. A virtual representation of the humeral implant can be implanted on the virtual humerus and a virtual representation of the glenoid implant on the virtual glenoid to virtually update the modified shoulder model. A range of motion of the patient shoulder can be determined and a reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be finalized based on the range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Ravikumar Varadarajan, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Clinton E. Kehres, Bryce A. Isch
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Patent number: 12150683Abstract: A bone plate including a main bone plate body having two opposing curved sections adapted for a clavicle; a bendable waist portion narrower than the main body of the bone plate; and a node at each end of the main body connected to the main body by a bridge portion which is narrower than the main body, wherein the bridge includes a cut-out relief portion on a bottom side of the bone plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Robert Sixto, Andrea Suarez, Juergen A Kortenbach, Alejandro Perez
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Patent number: 12096989Abstract: A system and method for performing a procedure is disclosed. The procedure may include preparing one or more bones for a prosthetic implant. The method may include provide instructions to a user for using identified instruments to perform a procedure. Instructions and may be provided for settings of adjustable instruments.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: David R. Brown, Troy W. Hershberger
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Patent number: 12089832Abstract: Disclosure herein are knotless suture anchor constructs and methods of use thereof. The suture anchor constructs can include a bone anchor and a suture. The bone anchor can include a suture anchoring member and can define a cavity and a longitudinal passage extending from a trailing end of the bone anchor at least partially therethrough to the cavity. The suture anchoring member can be located in the cavity. The suture can be coupled to the suture anchoring member and can include a tensioning portion, a repair portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion can form a suture loop extending along the longitudinal passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2023Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Hoang Nguyen
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Patent number: 12089898Abstract: A method of determining an optimal position of a glenoid implant. The method includes identifying a center point of a patient's glenoid fossa based on an image of the patient's glenoid fossa; determining the optimal position of the glenoid implant based on the location of the center point relative to a medial point of the patient's scapula; and selecting orientation of an alignment pin based on the determined optimal glenoid implant position such that the glenoid fossa will be prepared to receive the glenoid implant at the optimal position when the glenoid fossa is prepared with a cutting device or guide coupled to the alignment pin.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Clinton E. Kehres, William Hartman
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Patent number: 12076228Abstract: A device configured for use during a surgical procedure. The device can optionally include any one or combination of a first foot and a spine. The first foot can form at least a first edge at a first longitudinal end of the device. The first foot can be configured to seat the device on a tissue of a patient. The spine can be connected to the first foot and can have a longitudinal length extending from first foot toward a second longitudinal end of the device. The spine can include an eyelet adjacent to but offset from the first foot.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Daniel R. Norton
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Patent number: 12076249Abstract: A system for aligning components of a prosthetic includes a mounting plate, a fastener and an adapter coupling plate. The mounting plate comprises: a first major surface; a second major surface opposing the first major surface; an adapter accommodation hole extending through the mounting plate; and sizing indicia located on the second major surface. The fastener extends from the mounting plate. The adapter coupling plate comprises: a third major surface; a fourth major surface opposing the third major surface; an adapter coupling hole extending through the adapter coupling plate and surrounded by the adapter accommodation hole; and an indicator located on the fourth major surface to point to the sizing indicia on the mounting plate. The adapter coupling plate can be slidable along a slot surrounding the fastener or a tongue and groove system connecting the adapter coupling plate and the mounting plate and locked via the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nicholas Muir, Ravikumar Varadarajan, Nathan A. Winslow
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Patent number: 12011198Abstract: A humeral nail can include a nail longitudinal axis extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion, a first proximal through bore defining a first screw trajectory, a second proximal through bore defining a second screw trajectory, a third proximal through bore defining a third screw trajectory, a descending through bore defining a descending screw trajectory, and a calcar through bore defining a calcar screw trajectory. The first, second and third screw trajectories extend transverse to the nail longitudinal axis, the descending screw trajectory extends anterior to posterior and proximal to distal, and the calcar screw trajectory extends distal to proximal, anterior to posterior, and lateral to medial. In some examples, the calcar through bore defines at least two calcar screw trajectories.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Scott Van Dyke, Nikolaos Kanakaris, Brian Mullis, Frank A Liporace, George J Haidukewych, Kiyoto Kinugasa, Hisayoshi Inoue
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Patent number: 11957733Abstract: Methods of stimulating collagen production, including stimulation of chondrocyte production, at the site of a defect. Methods include administering to the site of a defect at least two proteins from the group IL-1ra, sTNF-RI, sTNF-RII, IGF-I, EGF, HGF, PDGF-AB, PDGF-BB, VEGF, TGF-?1, and sIL-1RII.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Andrea Matuska, Krista Toler, Jennifer E. Woodell-May
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Patent number: 11918201Abstract: An anchoring system includes an anchor including an anchor body and a distal member located at a distal end of the anchor body, the distal member having a suture receiving aperture; and an implant delivery device, comprising: a cannulated outer shaft, the cannulated outer shaft configured to engage a proximal end of the anchor body for driving the anchor into a bore; and an inner shaft slidably received in the cannulated outer shaft, wherein a distal end of the inner shaft is extendable distally beyond a distal end section of the cannulated outer shaft such that, when the cannulated outer shaft is engaging the proximal end of the anchor body, the distal end of the inner shaft is extendable through the anchor body to a distance beyond the distal end of the anchor body to engage a suture located within the suture receiving aperture, wherein the anchoring system is configured such that the suture can be tensioned at a location within the bore distal from the anchor body before the anchor body is implanted withinType: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Palese, Jacy C. Hoeppner, Jason D. Meridew, Kevin T. Stone
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Patent number: 11903654Abstract: Systems and methods may use an augmented reality device during a surgical procedure. The systems and methods may use an augmented reality display of an augmented reality device to present or project a virtual feature during a surgical procedure while permitting physical aspects of a surgical field to be viewed through the augmented reality display. The virtual feature may include aspects of a preoperative plan, a surgical device, an anatomical aspect of a patient, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Brian M. May, William Hartman
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Patent number: 11844550Abstract: A plate assembly for attaching a bone flap to a skull is provided and may include a first plate member attached to the bone flap and a second plate member supported by the first plate member and movable between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first plate member. The second plate member may be removed from a cut line between the bone flap and the skull in the retracted position and may extend over the cut line in the extended position.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Saddy Garcia, Howard Chandler, Scott Sidwell, Adam Hausman, Jacob Mayworth
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Patent number: 11832832Abstract: Described herein are examples of orthopedic drill bits and methods of preparing a bone of a living being for fixation. An example method includes coupling a drive attachment of a drill bit to a mounting attachment of a driver, and placing a guide at a desired location on the bone. The guide has an opening corresponding to an area of bone to be removed. The guide provides proper positioning and alignment for drilling a hole. With the guide in place, the method further includes aligning the drill bit with the opening on the guide and drilling a hole in the bone. Once the hole is drilled, the method includes de-coupling the drill bit from the driver, and bending the drill bit at the drive attachment while the drill bit is still in the bone. In some examples, additional method steps follow preparation of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Bryce A. Isch
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Patent number: 11826038Abstract: Disclosure herein are knotless suture anchor constructs and methods of use thereof. The suture anchor constructs can include a bone anchor and a suture. The bone anchor can include a suture anchoring member and can define a cavity and a longitudinal passage extending from a trailing end of the bone anchor at least partially therethrough to the cavity. The suture anchoring member can be located in the cavity. The suture can be coupled to the suture anchoring member and can include a tensioning portion, a repair portion, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion can form a suture loop extending along the longitudinal passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Hoang Nguyen
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Patent number: 11819417Abstract: A glenoid implant comprises a body comprising: an articular surface and a scapula-engaging surface, the scapula-engaging surface including first and second portions angled relative to each other; and a fixation feature extending from the scapula-engaging surface. A method comprises: forming a planar bone surface at a glenoid using a guide pin; forming a first bore into the glenoid located near the guide pin; forming a second bore into the glenoid offset from the first bore; inserting an augment ream guide into the first and second bores; and forming an angled bone surface at the glenoid relative to the planar bone surface using the augment ream guide. A ream guide comprises: a base having first and second surfaces; a bone peg extending from the first surface; an alignment peg spaced from the bone peg; and a guide peg extending from the second surface at an oblique angle to the bone peg.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, Thomas M. Vanasse, Lawrence Gulotta
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Patent number: 11801064Abstract: A humeral cut guide member for resectioning or resurfacing a humeral head, including a bone-engagement member including a first patient-specific bone-engagement surface that is complementary and made to substantially mate and nest in only one position on a specific patient's humeral head; a registration member connected to the bone-engagement member including a second patient-specific bone engagement surface that is sized and made to substantially mate and nest in only one position with the specific patient's bicipital groove; and a cut guide plate connected to the bone-engagement member and defining an elongated slot.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Clinton E. Kehres, Benjamin Isaiah Joseph, Nathan A. Winslow, Jason M. Hurst
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Patent number: 11771442Abstract: An instrumentation set for preparing a proximal tibia during a bi-cruciate retaining procedure can include a tibial resection block and a stylus. The tibial resection block can be configured to be fixed to an anterior portion of the proximal tibia. The tibial resection block can define a slot that extends in a medial-lateral direction when the tibial resection block is fixed to the proximal tibia. The stylus can have a first block attachment feature and a second block attachment feature. The first block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a first distance. The second block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a second distance. The first and second block attachment features of the stylus can be selectively and alternatively received by the slot of the tibial resection block to position the stylus at distinct offset locations relative to the slot.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing LLCInventors: Robert Metzger, Adolph V. Lombardi, Christopher Peters, Jeffrey DeClaire, Keith Berend, Craig Della Valle, Brad Durcholz, Brice Bedke
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Patent number: 11752015Abstract: A failsafe for a transdermal apparatus for a prosthetic appendage can include a first plate, a second plate, and a breakaway connector. The first plate can have a central axis, a proximal portion, and a distal end. The distal end can be opposite the proximal portion, and the distal end can be securable with a prosthetic external to skin and can be configured to simulate an appendage of a patient. The second plate can be aligned with the central axis and can include a proximal end and a distal portion. The proximal end can be securable to a transdermal implant, and can extend proximally from the second plate. The distal portion can be opposite the proximal end, and the distal portion can be configured to interface with the proximal portion of the first plate. The breakaway connector can be couplable within the second plate and the first plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Joshua R. Porter, Mark Roberts, Jason S. Toler
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Patent number: 11730465Abstract: A self-adjusting suture construct can include a suture extending from a passive end to an active end. The passive end can include a first loop that the active end can be passed through to form a second loop. The active end can then be pulled to tighten the second loop around a portion of a patient's anatomy. The active end can be passed through an anchor and the anchor can be implanted to lock the tightened second loop.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Derek J. Harper, Kevin N. Baird