Patents Assigned to Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230301644
    Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a removable guide and frame. The removable guide includes a proximal anchoring portion and a distal anchoring portion. The proximal anchoring portion has a proximal anchoring aperture for receiving a first wire to connect the guide to a proximal bone. The distal anchoring portion has a distal anchoring aperture for receiving a second wire to connect the guide to a distal bone. The guide includes a slot configured to receive a tool. The frame includes a compression-distraction mechanism and a rotation mechanism. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the rotation mechanism and engageable with the proximal bone. The rotation mechanism includes a distal aperture for receiving the second wire to connect the rotation mechanism to the distal bone, and the compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the rotation mechanism and the distal bone relative to the proximal bone. Further disclosed is a bone displacement method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew COYNE, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Adam FINLEY, Bradley BOYSEN
  • Publication number: 20230263542
    Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The anchoring portion is connectable to a downwardly depending member for holding a tissue portion. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism and engageable with a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg DENHAM, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Daren GRANGER
  • Publication number: 20230225868
    Abstract: A solution is disclosed for deploying a fixation member into an aperture of a bone fastener. The solution may include a guide having a body that includes a proximal end and a distal end. The guide may also include a guide member coupled to the body near the proximal end. The guide member may be configured to guide placement of the fixation member to secure the bone fastener. The solution may include an engagement member coupled to the body near the distal end. The engagement member can be configured to engage the bone fastener such that the guide member is rotatable, relative to the bone fastener, about an engagement axis to the guide member at any of the plurality of relative orientations about the engagement axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas HOLTON
  • Publication number: 20220401138
    Abstract: A bone screw, and method of using the same, are described. The bone screw includes a head, a distal threaded portion, and an expandable intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is expandable in response to a force being applied from an unstressed or relaxed state to a stressed or unrelaxed state. A removable core pin may be inserted into the intermediate portion to stretch or stress and/or stabilize the intermediate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam FINLEY, Thomas HOLTON, Joel CARNE
  • Publication number: 20220354552
    Abstract: A fracture fixation system includes a connector having a proximal connecting end for connecting to a first end of a cord configured to extend around a bone to provide fixation to a fracture of the bone. The connector includes a distal connecting end opposite the connector relative to the proximal end for attaching to a second end of the cord extending around the bone. The proximal connecting end includes a proximal lock member, a distal lock member and a medial lock member between the proximal lock member and the distal lock member. The proximal lock member is located at a bottom of the proximal connecting end and the medial lock member is located at a top of the proximal connecting end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, John R. PEPPER, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK
  • Publication number: 20220346764
    Abstract: A tissue retractor device includes a first retractor, a second retractor and a band extending between the first retractor and the second retractor. The first and second retractors are configured to grasp edges of an incision while the band is configured to form an anatomy space and wrap around a patient's body part, while. At least one of the first retractor and the second retractor includes a first arcuate portion, a first connection portion and a first cam portion positioned between the first arcuate portion and the first connection portion. The first cam portion includes a cam surface for contacting the skin of a patient outside of an incision. The length of the band extending between the first retractor and the second retractor is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas HOLTON
  • Publication number: 20220151666
    Abstract: A system for fixating a bone includes a buckle having a plurality of lock bars and a hook. A cord may connect the hook with an opposite end of the buckle and around a bone. The buckle may include lock bars on the opposite end of the buckle to receive the cord and allow a frictional resistance to a loosening of the cord around the bone to facilitate a reduction of a fracture of the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, John R. PEPPER, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Greg DENHAM
  • Publication number: 20220061861
    Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a body having a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is connected to a first leg configured to engage a plate configured to be located on a first bone portion. The second arm is connected to a second leg configured to be connected to a second bone portion. A force application fixture is coupled to the first arm and the first leg and configured to apply a force between the first arm and the first leg. The plate has screw holes aligned to allow screws to connect the plate to the first bone portion and the second bone portion after a movement of the first bone portion relative to the second bone portion by the force applied by the force application fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew COYNE, Gregory DENHAM
  • Patent number: 11234743
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems and methods of bone fixation. The disclosed devices, systems and methods facilitate secure fixation of first and second bone segments, such as to promote fusion thereof. The devices may include at least one bone engagement projection extending from an engagement surface of a plate portion for implantation into the first bone segment. A portion of the plate portion spaced from the at least one bone engagement projection may include at least one bone fixation aperture. The least one bone fixation aperture may allow for a one bone engagement projection to be inserted therethrough and into the second bone segment to affix the plate portion to the second bone segment. In some embodiments, the at least one bone fixation aperture may be a compression slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, John R. Pepper
  • Publication number: 20220008220
    Abstract: An osteotomy implant device includes a housing defining a cavity and having a central plane extending therethrough. The housing includes a first bone engaging surface and a second bone engaging surface. The second bone engaging surface disposed on an opposing side of the central plane from the first bone engaging surface. The osteotomy implant device also includes a cutting member. The cutting member rotatable coupled to the housing. The cutting member rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The cutting member entirely disposed within the cavity between the first bone engaging surface and the second bone engaging surface in the first position. A portion of the cutting member extends beyond at least the first bone engaging surface or the second bone engaging surface of the housing in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew COYNE, Adam FINLEY
  • Publication number: 20210401477
    Abstract: A system for fixating a bone includes a buckle having a plurality of lock bars and a hook. A cord may connect the hook with an opposite end of the buckle and around a bone. The buckle may include lock bars on the opposite end of the buckle to receive the cord and allow a frictional resistance to a loosening of the cord around the bone to facilitate a reduction of a fracture of the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, John R. PEPPER, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Greg DENHAM
  • Patent number: 11202664
    Abstract: A compression force magnifier including a vertical axis through a body and a proximal surface of the body sloped at a predetermined angle relative to the vertical axis. A flat distal surface of the body is disposed opposite the proximal surface. A bore is disposed through the body from the proximal surface through the distal surface. The body is connected to an arm having a connection opening configured to allow connection of the body to a bone plate. The connection opening has a connection axis spaced from the vertical axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Adam Finley
  • Publication number: 20210330311
    Abstract: A bone displacement system includes an anchoring portion, a tool engaging portion, a compression distraction mechanism, a lateral body and a distal body. The anchoring portion has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the anchoring portion to a proximal bone. The tool engaging portion is connected to the anchoring portion and is configured to connect a tool thereto. The compression-distraction mechanism is connected to the anchoring portion. The lateral body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism by a ratchet. The lateral body has a downwardly depending portion for contacting a lateral bone. The distal body is connected to the compression-distraction mechanism. The distal body has an aperture for receiving a wire to connect the distal body to a distal bone. The compression-distraction mechanism is configured to move the anchoring portion relative to the distal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg DENHAM, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Daren GRANGER
  • Publication number: 20210315617
    Abstract: A fracture fixation system includes a plate having a laterally extending bore passing therethrough and configured to receive a first wire when the plate is placed in contact with a bone. The plate has a recess for receiving and securing a first end of a first wire, and includes an entry hole and an exit hole to at opposite ends of a first bore to allow the first wire to pass through the plate. A screw is configured to capture said the wire in the first bore to maintain a desired tension on the first wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, John R. PEPPER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK
  • Publication number: 20210315657
    Abstract: A torque limiting ratcheting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a ratchet shifter, a tool connector, a torque coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle provides clockwise and counterclockwise ratcheting and limits the amount of torque in one direction while allowing for maximal torque in the opposite direction. In one aspect, the ratcheting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Denham, Joseph Whitley, Ryan Schlotterback
  • Publication number: 20210315656
    Abstract: A torque limiting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a tool connector, a torque coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle limits the amount of torque in one direction while allowing for maximal torque in the opposite direction. In one aspect, the torque limiting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Denham, Joseph Whitley, Ryan Schlotterback
  • Publication number: 20210315555
    Abstract: A ratcheting handle for a medical instrument is provided that includes a ratchet shifter, a tool connector, a ratchet coupler, and a rear power housing. The handle provides clockwise and counterclockwise ratcheting. In one aspect, the ratcheting handle may include a drive shaft removeably connected to a power tool or, alternatively, to a handle grip for manual manipulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Denham, Joseph Whitley, Ryan Schlotterback
  • Publication number: 20210290250
    Abstract: A bone cut guide includes a stem having a stem longitudinal axis and an anchoring portion proximal to the stem and connected to the stem by a cut body. The anchoring portion includes an anchoring opening configured to receive a wire therethrough to connect the anchoring portion to a bone. The cut body includes a cut slot configured to receive a saw to cut the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Greg DENHAM, Ryan SCHLOTTERBACK, Daren GRANGER
  • Publication number: 20210244443
    Abstract: A bone displacement system includes a body having a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is coupled to a first bone contacting leg configured to be connected to a first bone portion. The second arm is coupled to a second bone contacting leg configured to be connected to a second bone portion. A force application fixture is coupled to the first arm and the first bone contacting leg and configured to apply a force between the first arm and the first bone contacting leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew COYNE, Gregory DENHAM
  • Patent number: 11083445
    Abstract: A gastrocnemius knife and retractor system and kit includes a surgical knife and a soft tissue retractor. The soft tissue retractor is configurable to move from a collapsed mode to an expanded mode and back again, and can be inserted through a small incision when in the collapsed mode. Once inside the incision, the soft tissue retractor is expanded to permit visualization and accessibility of the surgery site. The surgical knife is then introduced and guided along a path in the frame of the soft tissue retractor, thereby incising the desired tissue. Once the tissue is incised, the surgical knife is withdrawn, followed by the soft tissue retractor after it is collapsed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Early, Gregory Pomeroy, Adam Finley, Ryan Schlotterback