Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An orthopedic screw includes an inner core member having a head having a first outer diameter, a tip having a second outer diameter, and a body extending between the head and the tip and having a third outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter. An outer body member is disposed circumferentially around the body of the inner core member and defines an outer body member external thread. The tip of the inner core member can define an inner core member external thread that forms an interrupted thread with the outer body member external thread.

Abstract: An orthopedic screw has a head portion defining a proximal end and defining a proximal thread extending around the longitudinal axis and having a first outer diameter, a tip portion defining a cutting edge and a distal end, a body extending between the proximal end and the distal end along the longitudinal axis and defining a shaft having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter, and a neck portion defining a taper extending between the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter and having an outer surface that defines first and second cutting flutes that cooperatively define a cutting surface, a cutting relief, and a material removal channel that is continuous with the proximal thread. The proximal end defines a proximal opening to the cavity. Methods of installing an orthopedic screw are also described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An intramedullary rod includes a head member, a shaft member partially disposed within a distal recess of the head member, and an outer body member disposed circumferentially around the shaft member and a portion of the head member. Medical device systems and methods of manufacturing medical devices are also described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to orthopedic screws and methods of manufacturing orthopedic screws. An orthopedic screw has an inner core member defining a proximal radiopaque thread and a distal radiopaque thread, and an outer body member defining a radiolucent outer body member external thread that is continuous with the proximal radiopaque thread and the distal radiopaque thread.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An orthopedic screw includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a body extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a longitudinal axis. A distal thread on an external surface of the shaft extends around the longitudinal axis. A head portion includes a series of cutting teeth that lie on a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A distal tip portion defines a cutting edge.

Abstract: A bone fixation plate comprises a main body formed of a first material and a support member formed of a second, different material and attached to the main body. The main body defines a first set of openings and the support member defines a second set of openings aligned with the first set of openings. For each opening of the first set of openings, a main body circumferential surface is disposed adjacent and continuous with a support member circumferential surface of the second set of openings to define an opening circumferential surface that bounds an opening of the first set of openings and an opening of the second set of openings.

Abstract: A bone fixation plate comprises a main body formed of a first material and a support member formed of a second, different material and attached to the main body. The main body defines a first set of openings and the support member defines a second set of openings aligned with the first set of openings. For each opening of the first set of openings, a main body circumferential surface is disposed adjacent and continuous with a support member circumferential surface of the second set of openings to define an opening circumferential surface that bounds an opening of the first set of openings and an opening of the second set of openings.

Abstract: Intramedullary rods, targeting devices, intramedullary rod systems, intramedullary rod kits, and methods of placing an intramedullary rod in a bone are described. An intramedullary rod comprises a head member having a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end of the head member and the second end of the head member. The head member is formed of a first material and defines a circumferential flange and a circumferential shoulder. The circumferential flange extends radially outwardly from the head member and the circumferential shoulder is disposed between the first end of the head member and the circumferential flange. A shaft member extends from the head member and a head extension is partially disposed over the head, member. The head extension is formed of a second material that is different than the first material and has an end contacting the circumferential shoulder of the head member.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An orthopedic screw includes an inner core member having a head having a first outer diameter, a tip having a second outer diameter, and a body extending between the head and the tip and having a third outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter. An outer body member is disposed circumferentially around the body of the inner core member and defines an outer body member external thread. The tip of the inner core member can define an inner core member external thread that forms an interrupted thread with the outer body member external thread.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An orthopedic screw includes an inner core member having a head having a first outer diameter, a tip having a second outer diameter, and a body extending between the head and the tip and having a third outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter. An outer body member is disposed circumferentially around the body of the inner core member and defines an outer body member external thread. The tip of the inner core member can define an inner core member external thread that forms an interrupted thread with the outer body member external thread.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to orthopedic medical devices for fixating, immobilizing, and manipulating bones, components of these medical devices, and methods. Specific examples relate to external fixation stabilizers and assemblies suitable for spacing a footplate from the ground. An external fixation stabilizer assembly includes a base member that defines an upper cavity and a lower cavity, a spacer defining a passageway, a connector member partially disposed in the lower cavity and extending into the upper cavity and through the spacer passageway, and a footing member attached to the lower surface of the base member. The spacer is movable between a first orientation on the connector in which a portion of the spacer extends into the upper cavity and a second orientation in which no portion of the spacer is disposed in the upper cavity. The disclosure also relates to external fixation systems, external fixation kits, and various related methods.

Abstract: Various bone fixation wires and methods of making bone fixation wires are described. A bone fixation wire includes an elongate member defining an outer wall, a retaining member disposed on the outer wall between the elongate member first end and the geometric midpoint of the axial length of the elongate member on the lengthwise axis, and a stopping member disposed on the elongate member and contacting the retaining member. The elongate member comprises a first material and the stopping member comprises a second material that is different from the first material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An orthopedic screw includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a body extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a longitudinal axis. A distal thread on an external surface of the shaft extends around the longitudinal axis. A head portion includes a series of cutting teeth that lie on a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A distal tip portion defines a cutting edge.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An orthopedic screw includes a shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, a body extending between the proximal end and the distal end, and a longitudinal axis. A distal thread on an external surface of the shaft extends around the longitudinal axis. A head portion includes a series of cutting teeth that lie on a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. A distal tip portion defines a cutting edge.

Abstract: Various bone fixation wires and methods of making bone fixation wires are described. A bone fixation wire includes an elongate member defining an outer wall, a retaining member disposed on the outer wall between the elongate member first end and the geometric midpoint of the axial length of the elongate member on the lengthwise axis, and a stopping member disposed on the elongate member and contacting the retaining member. The elongate member comprises a first material and the stopping member comprises a second material that is different from the first material.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An intramedullary rod includes a head member, a shaft member partially disposed within a distal recess of the head member, and an outer body member disposed circumferentially around the shaft member and a portion of the head member. Medical device systems and methods of manufacturing medical devices are also described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to medical devices and methods of manufacturing medical devices. An intramedullary rod includes a head member, a shaft member partially disposed within a distal recess of the head member, and an outer body member disposed circumferentially around the shaft member and a portion of the head member. Medical device systems and methods of manufacturing medical devices are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an osteosynthetic implant, comprising the steps of producing a load-bearing metal component and coating the load-bearing component with a biocompatible material.

Abstract: An audio mixing console having a panning circuit in which panning is controlled by an automated motorized panning joystick. According to the invention, the panning moves can be more easily made with the joystick; stored and played back by using automation and more easily changed and viewed by using a motor to position the joystick. A joystick system panel includes switches and displays to vary the operational mode of the panning system. A touch sensitive joystick provides for instantaneous control of the control functions of the console.

Abstract: An audio mixing console having a panning circuit in which panning is controlled by an automated motorized panning joystick. According to the invention, the panning moves can be more easily made with the joystick; stored and played back by using automation and more easily changed and viewed by using a motor to position the joystick. A joystick system panel includes switches and displays to vary the operational mode of the panning system. A touch sensitive joystick provides for instantaneous control of the control functions of the console.