Patents Assigned to DePuy Synthes Product, LLC
  • Systems and methods for tagging and tracking surgical devices and surgical accessories using radio frequency identification tags
    Patent number: 8937544
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for tagging and tracking surgical devices using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. In general, the systems and methods allow for tracking surgical devices throughout distribution and sterilization thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a tray configured to seat a plurality of surgical devices and having a parent RFID tag attached thereto that contains information and/or facilitates access to information about the tray and each of the surgical devices seated therein. Each of the surgical devices seated in the instrument tray can have attached thereto a child RFID tag containing information and/or facilitating access to information about the surgical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Rigsby, Matthew J. Andrie, Adam LaWare, Timothy A. Beardsley
  • Orthopaedic hip prosthesis having femoral stem components with varying A/P taper angles
    Patent number: 8936649
    Abstract: A femoral prosthesis for use during performance of a hip replacement procedure includes a plurality of femoral stem components in a range of various sizes and a plurality of femoral head component in a range of various sizes. The anterior/posterior stem taper angle of the femoral stem component varies across its range of sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel N. Huff
  • Spinal fusion implant
    Patent number: 8936643
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE CORPECTOMY CAGE AND INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20150018953
    Abstract: An assembly comprising an expandable corpectomy cage and an insertion instrument, wherein the expandable cage comprises an instrument attachment features, including mating holes on the sides of the outer sleeve, and a ball-shaped pocket on the endplate of the inner sleeve, and the insertion instrument features a tuning-fork shaped holder, which attaches to the mating holes on the implant's outer sleeve using small bosses which mate with the holes under the spring tension of the fork, and a lever with a spherical end that mates with the ball-shaped pocket in the inner sleeve endplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: William Frasier
  • Embolic coil detachment mechanism with polymer tether
    Patent number: 8932318
    Abstract: Provided herein are a system and method for detaching a therapeutic device, e.g. an embolic coil, from a delivery tube at a target site in a patient's body. The system includes a bead disposed against a distal end of the therapeutic device that retains the therapeutic device to the delivery tube in a first compressed configuration through a series of connectors. The series of connectors include a stretch resistant member through which the bead is attached to an anchor inside the therapeutic device. The anchor, in turn, is disposed against a thermally responsive element comprised of a polymeric material configured to melt or otherwise change configuration to release the anchor, and with it, to also release the bead and therapeutic device. Energy may be supplied to the thermally responsive element through electrical conductors and a resistive heating element disposed within the delivery tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventor: Juan A. Lorenzo
  • Intervertebral implant
    Patent number: 8932357
    Abstract: A method for fixation of an intervertebral implant includes the steps of: a) applying a spreading force to a first and second adjacent vertebral bodies; b) removing the intervertebral disc between the adjacent first and second vertebral bodies; c) inserting a shaft of the bone anchors into the vertebral bodies, and fixing a head of the bone anchors to an intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Cyril Voisard, Markus Kraft, Beat Lechmann
  • Cable tie L-pin
    Patent number: 8932336
    Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Bruno Laeng
  • Super-hydrophobic hierarchical structures, method of forming them and medical devices incorporating them
    Patent number: 8926881
    Abstract: Synthetic polymer substrates comprising a hierarchical surface structure of multiple domes and multiple pillars on said domes, wherein said substrate is a synthetic polymer film, said domes have diameters in the range from about 5 ?m to about 400 ?m, heights in the range from about 2.5 ?m and about 500 ?m, and said pillars have diameters in the range from about 20 nm to about 5 ?m and aspect ratios of from about 2 to about 50, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignees: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC, Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventors: Audrey Yoke Yee Ho, Isabel Rodriguez, Hong Yee Low, Emma Kim Luong-Van, Sriram Natarajan, Noha Elmouelhi, Kevin Cooper, Chee Tiong Lim
  • Method for making a reinforced balloon with composite materials
    Patent number: 8926776
    Abstract: The method for making a reinforced balloon for a balloon catheter involves blending a polymer with a nano composite to form a composite matrix, extruding a parison from the composite matrix, blow molding the parison into a balloon and orienting the nano composite generally axially with respect to the balloon. The balloon formed has a high strength for resisting bursting. The nano composite may be carbon nanotubes, nano-ceramic fibers or a nano clay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventor: Oscar Jimenez
  • Allograft intervertebral implant and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8926701
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignees: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Robert J. De Lurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus, Bradford Robert Bowman, Sr.
  • Bone plate holder
    Patent number: 8926616
    Abstract: An instrument for holding a bone plate may include a first arm, a second arm connected to and adjustable relative to the first arm, a first connection tip at the distal end of the first arm configured to connect to the first side wall of the bone plate, and a second connection tip at the distal end of the second arm configured to connect to the second side wall of the bone plate. A stabilizing member is connected to the first connection tip. The stabilizing member is distally spaced apart from the first connection tip to form an opening for receiving a portion of bone between the first connection tip and the stabilizing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Edward B. Zalenski, Michael D. Sorrenti, Thomas Gamache
  • Embolic coil detachment mechanism with flexible distal member and resistive electrical heating element
    Patent number: 8920459
    Abstract: An embolic coil detachment system includes an elongated, flexible polymer tube having a tubular wall with an inner surface defining an interior lumen. A distal portion of the tubular wall has a score line, and a resistive heating element is located near the score line and in immediate contact with a surface of a distal portion of the tubular wall, to provide direct heating of the distal portion of the flexible polymer tube adjacent to the score line. A therapeutic embolic coil includes a headpiece that is releasably attached within the distal portion of the flexible polymer tube, and that is releasable by heating of the distal portion of the tubular shaft to cause the distal portion of the tubular wall to split along the score line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventor: Juan A. Lorenzo
  • Orthopaedic surgical method for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty procedure
    Patent number: 8920427
    Abstract: A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa Major, Daniel Auger, Matthew Wallace, Jack Farr, Scott Brown, Dimitri Sokolov
  • Pivoting implant holder
    Patent number: 8920425
    Abstract: A medical inserter tool is provided for introducing medical implants into a surgical site, preferably using minimally invasive techniques. The inserter tool can have a variety of configurations, but in general, the inserter tool should be effective to engage and manipulate the implant into two or more positions. In an exemplary embodiment, the tool includes an elongate shaft having proximal and distal ends and defining a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, and a pivoting element that is coupled to the distal end of the shaft and that is adapted to engage a spinal implant. In use, the pivoting element is movable between first and second positions to allow an implant to be introduced through a percutaneous access device in a lengthwise orientation, and to be manipulated subcutaneously to be positioned in a desired orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Richard C. Techiera, Sean P. Selover
  • Rod attachment for head to head cross connector
    Patent number: 8920470
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Rod attachment for head to head cross connector
    Patent number: 8920469
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Modified headpiece for hydraulic coil deployment system
    Patent number: 8920457
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device for use with a hydraulic deployment catheter is provided. The vascular occlusion device includes a headpiece that has a deformable interference element which changes from an initial configuration to a deformed configuration upon an increase of hydraulic pressure within the deployment catheter. When the interference element is in the initial configuration, the headpiece is secured to the deployment catheter, and when the interference element is in the deformed configuration, the headpiece can be removed from the deployment catheter for deployment of the occlusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products LLC
    Inventors: Richard Champion Davis, III, Amanda E. Jordan
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT DATA
    Publication number: 20140379376
    Abstract: A system and method for transmitting implant data includes an orthopaedic implant, a wireless receiver, and a processing circuit electrically coupled to the wireless receiver. The orthopaedic implant is configured to transmit implant identification data and implant sensor data to the wireless receiver in response to a power signal. The orthopedic implant may transfer the data over, for example, a wireless network. The processing circuit receives the implant identification data and the implant sensor data from the wireless receiver and is configured to retrieve patient-related data from a database based on the implant identification data. The processing circuit may also be configured to update a patient queue, assign a patient room to a patient, and/or transmit the patient-related data and the implant sensor data to a client machine located in the patient room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Edward J. Caylor, III, Mark R. DiSilvestro, Jason T. Sherman
  • Methods and devices for correcting spinal deformity with pharmaceutical-eluting pedicle screws
    Patent number: 8916186
    Abstract: A method of correcting spinal deformity, which includes locating pharmaceutical-loaded implants adjacent to targeted spinal growth plates, and then eluting the pharmaceutical onto the growth plates. Preferably, the method involves correcting spinal deformity by simply inserting a pharmaceutical-eluting pedicle screw onto the concave side of a scoliotic curve. The screw has a cannulated internal reservoir that contains a chondrocyte growth-inducing pharmaceutical (such as a growth factor or small molecule) and at least one fenestration that allows the pharmaceutical to elute onto the vertebral body growth plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Michael J. O'Neil
  • Flexible dampening intervertebral spacer device
    Patent number: 8915964
    Abstract: A flexible dampening intervertebral spacer (100) to replace a spinal disc comprising upper and lower plates (101,103), an articulation element (102) and optional intermediate members (804,805). The articulation element has a plurality of interposed, concentric ring shaped segments (202) separated by one or more spaces (201) and one or more bridging elements (203) connecting the interposed segments. A first portion of the articulation element, preferably an innermost segment, is preferably fixedly connected to the upper plate while a second portion of the articulation element, preferably the outermost segment, is preferably connected to the lower plate to permit relative movement of the endplates by elastic deflection or flexing of the articulation element without opposed surfaces rubbing against each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Overes, Beat Lechmann, Silas Zurschmiede, Cyril Voisard, Urs Hulliger, Robert Frigg