Abstract: A delivery device used to deploy a biological construct into the glenohumeral joint space for minimal disruption to repair a partial rotator cuff tear. The biological construct is positioned on the articular side of the tendon tear and introduced into the joint space so that the construct supports the tear without further tearing or damaging the tendon. The patch is secured to the tear with stiches on the bursal side of the tear.

Abstract: A delivery system for biological constructs to targeted treatment sites within a patient body. The delivery system includes a passer or grasper that supports a construct or patch on the end of the grasper between a gripping pad. The passer includes forceps or arms that releasably contain the construct between the arm and the gripper pad. The passer advances the construct through a slotted cone that rolls up the construct as it is advanced through a cone and then exits the slotted cone via an insertion tip that passes the implant or construct through a cannula to a desired surgical site.

Abstract: A flexible portal cannula for use in arthroscopic surgery. Distally positioned flaps extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the cannula and are resiliently foldable to lie against the outer surface of the cannula during insertion into a surgical portal, and resiliently biased to return to the radially outwardly extending position when unconstrained. Slots disposed around the perimeter of the flaps for anchoring and sorting sutures.

Abstract: An improved surgical stapling apparatus for inserting a staple into a shoulder tendon or bone to treat a shoulder tendon tear. The surgical stapling apparatus also includes a surgical stapling assembly having a pointed driver having a housing and having a proximal and a distal end and at least one staple having a proximal end and a distal end that is loaded within the driver. The driver drives a staple through an augmentation patch into tendon or bone.

Abstract: A biologic construct having a resilient polymer layer or substrate on a first surface and a porous collagen sheet or layer on a second surface of the rollable construct. The resilient polymer layer and the porous collagen sheet or layer can be laminated together or can optionally include a bladder between the resilient polymer layer and the collagen sheet to form a reservoir between the resilient polymer layer and the collagen layer. The biologic construct is rollable in a first constrained configuration and a second unfurled configuration.

Abstract: A flexible cannula device and delivery system for use in arthroscopic surgery. The delivery system engages the flexible cannula from the inside near the distal tip and pushes it into the surgical portal, essentially pulling the proximal portion of the cannula from the distal tip while being pushed from the proximal end with the specialized driver. The delivery system provides for single point engagement at the distal tip as well as a multiplicity of engagement points along the length of the system.

Abstract: A biological construct that conforms for fixation to a torn labrum, meniscus or tendon. The device includes a resilient triangularly or tent shaped construct that conforms to the anatomy to be treated. The construct includes a first a first surface, a second substrate surface and a third collagen surface.

Abstract: A biological patch or construct used in tissue engineering for tendon repair. The patch system includes a scaffold connected to at least one fastener via a suture. The patch is delivered to a torn tendon via a delivery cannula and left over a torn tendon to assist in repair of the tendon.

Abstract: A flexible portal cannula for use in arthroscopic surgery. Distally positioned flaps extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the cannula and are resiliently foldable to lie against the outer surface of the cannula during insertion into a surgical portal, and resiliently biased to return to the radially outwardly extending position when unconstrained. Slots disposed around the perimeter of the flaps for anchoring and sorting sutures.

Abstract: A flexible portal cannula for use in arthroscopic surgery. Distally positioned flaps extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the cannula and are resiliently foldable to lie against the outer surface of the cannula during insertion into a surgical portal, and resiliently biased to return to the radially outwardly extending position when unconstrained. Slots disposed around the perimeter of the flaps for anchoring and sorting sutures.

Abstract: A flexible portal cannula for use in arthroscopic surgery. Distally positioned flaps extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the cannula and are resiliently foldable to lie against the outer surface of the cannula during insertion into a surgical portal, and resiliently biased to return to the radially outwardly extending position when unconstrained. A clip disposed on the cannula outer surface outside of an arthroscopic workspace acts to clamp tissue disposed between the clip and the flaps. The clip has an extension to receive pairs of slots to sort and engage the sutures.

Abstract: A method of performing a gas arthroscopy by injecting a joint capsule with sealant prior to insufflation with gas. This sealant can be any biocompatible gel or liquid with sufficient viscosity or sealing capability to prevent air embolisms while performing gas arthroscopy.

Abstract: A method of performing a gas arthroscopy by injecting a joint capsule with sealant prior to insufflation with gas. This sealant can be any biocompatible gel or liquid with sufficient viscosity or sealing capability to prevent air embolisms while performing gas arthroscopy.

Abstract: A flexible portal cannula for use in arthroscopic surgery. Distally positioned flaps extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the cannula and are resiliently foldable to lie against the outer surface of the cannula during insertion into a surgical portal, and resiliently biased to return to the radially outwardly extending position when unconstrained. A clip disposed on the cannula outer surface outside of an arthroscopic workspace acts to clamp tissue disposed between the clip and the flaps. The clip has an extension to receive pairs of slots to sort and engage the sutures.

Abstract: The devices and methods shown provide for the minimization of extravasation during arthroscopic surgery. The extravasation minimization device allows a surgeon to drain excess fluids from the soft tissue surrounding the surgical field while also providing a stable surgical portal for arthroscopic surgical instruments.

Abstract: A flexible cannula device and delivery system for use in arthroscopic surgery. The delivery system engages the flexible cannula from the inside near the distal tip and pushes it into the surgical portal, essentially pulling the proximal portion of the cannula from the distal tip while being pushed from the proximal end with the specialized driver. The delivery system provides for single point engagement at the distal tip as well as a multiplicity of engagement points along the length of the system.

Abstract: A flexible cannula device and delivery system for use in arthroscopic surgery. The delivery system engages the flexible cannula from the inside near the distal tip and pushes it into the surgical portal, essentially pulling the proximal portion of the cannula from the distal tip while being pushed from the proximal end with the specialized driver. The delivery system provides for single point engagement at the distal tip as well as a multiplicity of engagement points along the length of the system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivering a sheet-like implant to a target site including a means of deploying and orienting the sheet-like implant within the body.

Abstract: A flexible portal cannula for use in arthroscopic surgery. Distally positioned flaps extend radially outwardly from the outer surface of the cannula and are resiliently foldable to lie against the outer surface of the cannula during insertion into a surgical portal, and resiliently biased to return to the radially outwardly extending position when unconstrained. A clip disposed on the cannula outer surface outside of an arthroscopic workspace acts to clamp tissue disposed between the clip and the flaps. The clip has an extension to receive pairs of slots to sort and engage the sutures.

Abstract: The devices, systems and methods herein provide for anchoring of surgical constructs to body tissue. These systems may be used for both biologic implant securement in arthroscopy as well as other sheet and scaffold repair procedures. The system may be used for any soft tissue repair procedure where a synthetic or biologic patch is used, such as joint repair or hernia repair.