Patents Assigned to DePuy
  • Publication number: 20070173800
    Abstract: A device and method of correcting a spinal defect in a patient employs the use of shape memory material. The shape memory material may be transitioned between a martensitic state and an austenitic state by applying heat to the shape memory material. Heat may be applied using conductive heat, convective heat, or electromagnetic radiation such as infrared radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc M. Sanders, Paul John Firkins, Kevin Michael Amesbury
  • Patent number: 7243580
    Abstract: A driver has components that are easily disassembled for cleaning and/or sterilization. Once disassembled, the limited number of components allows for easy reassembly. The driver utilizes a cam that rides on spring fingers for determining the level of producible torque that the driver can produce. The cam and spring fingers are contained in a housing. Particularly, the spring fingers are part of a finger housing that is key lockable with the housing when assembled for movement as one unit. The cam is integral with a driver shaft and is received within the finger housing. The cam and driver shaft are limitedly rotatable with respect to the finger housing. The level of producible torque may be changed by providing cams and/or spring fingers of various dimensions. The driver is torque-limiting in one direction (tightening) and essentially non torque-limiting in the opposite direction (loosening). The various components are also large enough to be easily handled reducing the chance of lost components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Edmund W. Frazee
  • Publication number: 20070162011
    Abstract: A bone fixation assembly includes a side plate for mounting on a bone and a barrel for receiving a portion of a lag screw, and configured to be inserted into a hole in the side plate. A mechanical spring located at the upper portion of the barrel biases a first detent portion toward a locking position with a second detent portion located on the side plate such that rotation of the barrel within the hole from a first position to a second position causes a compressing portion on the detent portion to contact a compressing portion on the second detent portion thereby compressing the mechanical spring so as to allow the barrel to be rotated to a third position wherein the mechanical spring is allowed to bias the first detent portion into the locking position such that a retaining portion of the first detent is adjacent to a retaining portion of the second detent and rotation of the barrel with respect to the side plate is restricted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Leyden, William Ryder, Wesley Johnson, Aaron Bisek, Marc Ruhling, Matthew Wallace
  • Publication number: 20070162013
    Abstract: Bone plates and bone plate systems are provided in which a bone plate includes a plurality of bone screw holes formed therein and positioned in laterally adjacent pairs. Positioned between the laterally adjacent pairs of bone screw holes are stabilizing strut. The bone plate system can additionally include windows positioned between longitudinally adjacent struts. Transverse bone screw planes can extend across the superior and inferior edges of the bone screw holes and define the minimum longitudinal boundaries of the windows. A guide device adapted for mating with the bone plate is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Bacem Georges
  • Publication number: 20070156023
    Abstract: The present invention provides a non-rigid retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the non-rigid retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The non-rigid retractor includes at least one flexible strap anchored at a first end to the spine or other internal body part at the surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Frasier, Timothy Beardsley, Connie P. Marchek
  • Publication number: 20070151002
    Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy Diaz, Kemberly Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 7238208
    Abstract: A kit for assembly of a modular joint prosthesis (10) includes at least two shank/body elements (22/20) sized for insertion into the shank of the bone and at least two head members (48) sized to replace one bearing surface of the joint. Each shank/body element (22/20) has a collar (58) that has a shallow width and a circular plan view and that is formed to overhang a resected level of the bone. The collar (58) has a male taper on its side wall (64). Each head member (48) has a first geometric axis (52) therethrough and defines a part spherical cavity (49) with a skirt (66) extending about the cavity (49). The skirt (66) provides a female taper for receiving and providing a mechanical connection with the male taper on the side wall (64) of each collar (58). A second axis extends (55) through the skirt (66). The first axis (52) and second axis (55) may be coincident or offset from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Camino, Duane G. Snyder, David J. Urbahns
  • Publication number: 20070150063
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating diseased or damaged portions of an intervertebral region are provided. In particular, intervertebral implants that can include use of a tissue regeneration structure having small intestine submucosa are described. The intervertebral implants can be utilized with any combination of load bearing structures for supporting loading on the implant, shaping structures for biasing the configuration of the implant, collapsible support structures for shaping the implant, and other features. Implants can also be formed with an enclosure to contain a filling material, such as an injectable small intestine submucosa formulation. Methods of delivering and utilizing the various implants are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon Ruberte, Michael O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20070150059
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating diseased or damaged portions of an intervertebral region are provided. In particular, intervertebral implants that can include use of a tissue regeneration structure having small intestine submucosa are described. The intervertebral implants can be utilized with any combination of load bearing structures for supporting loading on the implant, shaping structures for biasing the configuration of the implant, collapsible support structures for shaping the implant, and other features. Implants can also be formed with an enclosure to contain a filling material, such as an injectable small intestine submucosa formulation. Methods of delivering and utilizing the various implants are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon Ruberte, Michael O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20070150064
    Abstract: Devices and methods for treating diseased or damaged portions of an intervertebral region are provided. In particular, intervertebral implants that can include use of a tissue regeneration structure having small intestine submucosa are described. The intervertebral implants can be utilized with any combination of load bearing structures for supporting loading on the implant, shaping structures for biasing the configuration of the implant, collapsible support structures for shaping the implant, and other features. Implants can also be formed with an enclosure to contain a filling material, such as an injectable small intestine submucosa formulation. Methods of delivering and utilizing the various implants are also discussed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon Ruberte, Michael O'Neil, Patrick DeDeyne
  • Patent number: 7235104
    Abstract: An intervertebral motion disc having a temporary liner disposed at an articulation interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Grinberg, Douglas Hester, Edward Zalenski
  • Patent number: 7235106
    Abstract: A system and method for trialing a modular hip replacement system (10) permits evaluation and replication of the anatomic anteversion rotational angle of the femur. A distal stem component (18) of the hip replacement system (10) includes a proximal portion (34) having a locator feature (35) that is externally accessible when the stem component is mounted within the femur. A proximal trial body assembly (60) is mounted on the proximal portion (34) of the distal stem component (18) to permit rotation of a trial neck component (62). The trial neck component (62) also includes a locator feature(126) that can be externally referenced to determine the anteversion angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Daniels, Kimberly A. Dwyer, David Mattingly
  • Patent number: 7235082
    Abstract: A device and method, which can be used for insertion of surgical implants, are provided in which the device includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and at least one moveable element. In a particular embodiment, the moveable element is disposed within a conduit defined by the shaft. The moveable element includes a leg extending through the conduit and a foot at an end of the leg proximal to the distal end of the shaft. The element is moveable relative to the shaft between a first position, wherein the foot extends beyond the distal end, and a second position, wherein the foot is substantially adjacent to the distal end. The device can further include a surgical implant that can be removably attached to the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Bartish, Jeff Brousseau, David Konieczynski, Stephen Connolly
  • Patent number: 7232455
    Abstract: A suture anchor is described which in one form may be easily fabricated from extruded material by angular cuts and bore holes which provide an offset pulling force to the suture. In an alternate and preferred embodiment the suture anchor is injection molded having an annular displaced corner and abutment wall which act to seat the suture anchor firmly within a bore hole. Novel application means are also disclosed which hold the suture anchor on a frangible shaft for insertion and upon completion of the insertion permit fracture of the frangible portion and removal of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack S. Pedlick, Thu Anh Le, John DiGiovanni, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Mark J. Suseck
  • Patent number: 7229442
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cervical vertebra plate (10) for osteosynthesis, having two receiving openings for the screw heads (18) of bone screws (16) in order to secure the cervical vertebra plate to two cervical vertebrae. The receiving openings have grooves (22) in the distal region on the periphery thereof and the depth of the grooves increases from a proximal to a distal end. The invention also relates to a bone screw (18) comprising a screw head (16) and a screw shank. The screw head comprises grooves (34) on the outer periphery thereof and the depth of the grooves varies along the length thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DePuy Spine Sàrl
    Inventor: Bernd Schafer
  • Patent number: 7229477
    Abstract: An improved prosthetic implant for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic implant includes a cage having a top, bottom, front end, back end, first side and second side walls. The first side wall has an arcuate surface. The top and bottom wall include one or more ridges to engage a surface of an adjacent vertebrae. The top and bottom wall also include an opening to receive packing material such as medicine, human tissue and the like. The top and bottom walls also incline simultaneously in two directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: DePuy Acromed, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Biscup
  • Patent number: 7226480
    Abstract: The invention provides a spinal disc implant comprising two side walls which are opposed and substantially parallel spaced apart by a front wall and a back wall to define an interior space. The side walls define substantially elliptical curves joining the front and back walls. The front wall is also curved and the back wall may be either curved or straight. The walls may have openings or holes which may be circular or elliptical in shape. The upper and lower edges of the implant have a plurality of teeth extending therefrom for engaging adjacent vertebrae. The implant is made of a biocompatible metal such as titanium or an alloy thereof, and the first and second sides tapering from the second end to the first end. The interior space has a porous hydroxyapatite block shaped to fill the interior space. The porous hydroxyapatite substance helps the prosthesis integrate into the vertebral structure by allowing into the pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Thalgott
  • Patent number: 7226456
    Abstract: This invention relates to a trackable medical tool for use in image guided surgery in which the drive shaft rotates about the tracking post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Acromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Neil, Paul Joseph Birkmeyer, Spanky Allen Raymond
  • Patent number: 7226453
    Abstract: An instrument for inserting, adjusting and engaging an implant, such as a polyaxial screw of a spinal fixation system, includes at least one retratractable tab for engaging a corresponding recess on the implant and a shaft that moves relative to the retractable tab. The movable shaft selectively moves the tab between an expanded position for engaging the recess and a retracted position out of engagement with the recess. The shaft selectively engages a portion of the implant to rigidify the implant after the retractable tab engages the recess. The axially extending shaft may be disposed within an axially extending passageway of a body assembly. A rotatable collar surrounding the body assembly is coupled to the shaft for moving the shaft relative to the retractable tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Nam T. Chao, Chris Rybicki, Dale Whipple
  • Publication number: 20070123859
    Abstract: Various devices and methods are provided for spinal augmentation. In particular, the device can includes a connector element having a superior portion and an inferior portion that is adapted to support adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae and a first superior seating member and a second superior seating member associated with the connector element. The first seating member can be adapted to receive a portion of a lamina of the superior vertebra and the second seating member can be adapted to receive a portion of the lamina of the inferior vertebra. The device can have a variety of configurations, including the connector element and the first and second seating members being unitary and the first and second seating members being separately secured to the connector element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Michael Slivka