Patents Assigned to Paragon 28, Inc.
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Patent number: 11786282Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Randy Allard, Albert Dacosta, Sean Gill, Peter Andrew Mladinich, Richard David Hunt, Frank S. Bono, Benjamin Majors
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Publication number: 20230320861Abstract: A method for performing an arthroplasty of a subtalar joint includes making at least one incision adjacent the subtalar joint, accessing the subtalar joint defined superiorly by a first articular surface and inferiorly by a second articular surface, and preparing at least one of the first articular surface and the second articular surface to form first and second interfacing surfaces. The method further includes identifying at least one landmark of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface, determining at least one significant point on at least one of the first interfacing surface and the second interfacing surface relative to the at least one landmark, and placing at least one trial implant. The method also includes securing an implant positioned substantially inferior relative to the first interfacing surface and substantially superior relative to the second interfacing surface, stabilizing the subtalar joint, and closing the at least one incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Julian GOLDBERG, Kevin Alan DODD, Richard Matthew OBERT, Michael Edward CARROLL, Mathew Richard ANDERLE, Alyssa Marie SENZ, Somair Ali TAJ, Mark MYERSON, Charles SALTZMAN, Albert BURSTEIN
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Patent number: 11779381Abstract: Implants, guides, devices, instruments, systems and methods for fixing a joint using bone plates are disclosed. The bone fixation system includes an alignment guide with a first end and a second end, an alignment wire rotatably coupled to the first end of the alignment guide, and a coupling member slidingly engaging a first portion of the alignment guide near the first end. The plate includes a body including a first end and a second end, a plurality of lobes extending from the body, a plurality of screw holes extending through the body and each screw hole of the plurality of screw holes positioned in a lobe of the plurality of lobes, and an alignment hole positioned along a longitudinal axis of the body. A method of using a bone fixation system for fixation of at least two bones is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.Inventors: Frank Barmes, Spanky Raymond, Joseph Dogué, Albert Dacosta, Matt Jarboe
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Patent number: 11779382Abstract: The present invention discloses an alignment guide apparatus, system, and method. The alignment guide apparatus includes a body, a fixation insert, a guide pin, and a screw. The body may include an arm with a first end and a second end, an attachment portion at the first end, and an alignment portion at the second end. The fixation insert may be configured to pass through the attachment portion and the guide pin may be configured to pass through the alignment portion. The screw may be configured to engage the guide pin. The alignment system may include a bone plate, an alignment guide, a screw, at least one first fastener, and at least one second fastener. A method for moving a joint is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Thomas Sangiovanni
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Patent number: 11779358Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Eric Lintula, Frank S. Bono, Frank Barmes, Joseph Dogué, Spanky Raymond
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Publication number: 20230310011Abstract: Alignment guide systems, fixation guide devices, and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. The alignment guide system includes a targeting guide with a first end and a second end, an alignment wire rotatably engaging a second end of the targeting guide, and a guide sleeve insert engaging an opening in the first end of the targeting guide. The fixation guide device including a frame including a first end and a second end, a compression device slidingly coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. A method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Eric LINTULA, Albert DACOSTA, Randy ALLARD, Frank S. BONO, Spanky RAYMOND
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Publication number: 20230301669Abstract: Osteotomy systems, devices, and methods for using the osteotomy systems are disclosed. The osteotomy system including an alignment device, at least one k-wire for insertion into the alignment device, and a cut guide with at least one hole for receiving at least one k-wire and a slot for receiving a saw blade. An osteotomy kit including an alignment device, cut guide, and position rotation device. The alignment device, cut guide, position rotation device, and bone plate are also disclosed. Finally, a method for fusing bones using the osteotomy system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Pablo WAGNER, Emilio WAGNER, John MULLINS, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER
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Patent number: 11730496Abstract: Alignment instruments may include joint-line referencing systems having an alignment arm having a body with first and second portions defining first and second sides. The first portion has at least one first pin tube through-hole extending from the first to the second side. The second portion has a first opening on the first side. A pin tube guide member is receivable in the first through-hole. The pin tube guide member has a passageway therethrough. An angelwing alignment member includes a portion receivable in the first opening of the alignment arm. An alignment foot is secured to the second portion, and the alignment foot has a handle and a shim. The shim is positionable in a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the alignment arm is alignable relative to a first bone, and the pin tube guide is operable for securing a pin into the first bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Lee, Joseph Dogué, Randy Allard, Francis D. Barmes, Mark Ray Dalton, Albert Dacosta, Spanky Raymond
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Publication number: 20230240833Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Richard David HUNT, Frank BONO, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Randy ALLARD, Benjamin MAJORS
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Publication number: 20230240720Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an alignment system. The alignment system includes a clamp portion including a curved member configured to contact a medial portion of a first metatarsal of a patient, and a retention element configured to releasably couple with a second metatarsal of the patient. The alignment system also includes an alignment portion releasably coupled with the clamp portion and including an alignment bar and an extension coupled with the alignment bar and configured to releasably couple with a guide arm. The retention element includes a shaft and a pair of protrusions extending from a distal-most point of the shaft, with the pair of protrusions extend substantially parallel to one another. Also disclosed is a method of coupling the alignment system to the anatomy of a patient, specifically to two bones in the foot of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Michael SCHMIDT, Richard David HUNT, Albert DACOSTA
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Patent number: 11712275Abstract: Bone fusion system, plate system, guide, implant, kit and methods for using the bone fusion system, plate system, guide and implant are disclosed. The bone fusion system includes an alignment guide, an implant, and at least one fastener inserted through the implant. The alignment guide includes a body portion, a first lobe positioned at a first end of the body portion, a second lobe positioned at a second end of the body portion, and an extension member extending away from a first side of the body portion. The implant includes a body portion, a first arm extending away from the body portion in a first direction, a second arm extending away from the body portion in a second direction, and a third arm extending away from the body portion laterally between first and second arms. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, plate system, guide and implant are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Douglas K. Blacklidge, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, John Mullins, Frank Barmes
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Patent number: 11696767Abstract: Guides, systems, and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The guide system including a cut guide, an alignment guide, and at least one directional wire. The cut guide including a base portion, an extension member extending away from a bottom surface of the base portion, and at least one arm extending away from an end of the base portion. The alignment guide, including a base portion, a first extension member extending away from a bottom surface of the base portion in a first direction, and a second extension member extending away from the bottom surface of the base portion in a second direction. Methods of using a guide system for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Randy Allard
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Publication number: 20230210671Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument. The instrument includes a handle coupled with a rod, and a body portion configured to receive the rod in a central portion thereof. The instrument also includes a coupling portion configured to releasably couple with one or more components of an implant. Actuation of the handle drives the rod to actuate a first implant component relative to a second implant component so as to position the first implant component adjacent the second implant component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. LEE, Joseph DOGUÉ, Greg MARIK, Spanky RAYMOND
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Patent number: 11690660Abstract: Guides, instruments, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or resurfacing the multiple bones of a joint are disclosed. The guide system includes a cut guide and an alignment guide for engagement with the cut guide. The guide system also includes a cleaning system with a guide and a cutting instrument. Methods of using the guide system and cleaning system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Kyle James Hartson, Randy Allard, Albert Dacosta
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Patent number: 11666345Abstract: Alignment guide systems, fixation guide devices, and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. The alignment guide system includes a targeting guide with a first end and a second end, an alignment wire rotatably engaging a second end of the targeting guide, and a guide sleeve insert engaging an opening in the first end of the targeting guide. The fixation guide device including a frame including a first end and a second end, a compression device slidingly coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. A method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Eric Lintula, Albert Dacosta, Randy Allard, Frank S. Bono, Spanky Raymond
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Patent number: 11642142Abstract: Osteotomy systems, devices, and methods for using the osteotomy systems are disclosed. The osteotomy system including an alignment device, at least one k-wire for insertion into the alignment device, and a cut guide with at least one hole for receiving at least one k-wire and a slot for receiving a saw blade. An osteotomy kit including an alignment device, cut guide, and position rotation device. The alignment device, cut guide, position rotation device, and bone plate are also disclosed. Finally, a method for fusing bones using the osteotomy system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Pablo Wagner, Emilio Wagner, John Mullins, Laura Zagrocki Brinker
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Publication number: 20230115148Abstract: The present disclosure relates to instruments, implant systems, and methods for joining bone and/or tissue portions. The instrument includes a handle portion; an inserter portion comprising an insertion portion and a tip portion; a guide portion comprising a medial end component and a distal end component, the guide portion extending from a distal end portion of the handle portion to a bone engagement end of the inserter portion; a passageway extending through the inserter portion from the distal end of the handle portion to the bone engagement end of the inserter portion; and a hole that extends from an exterior surface of the handle portion and the guide portion to the passageway, wherein the insertion portion and the tip portion of the inserter portion are positioned past the distal end component of the guide portion when the handle portion, the inserter portion, and the guide portion are mated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Kyle HARTSON, Paul DEVASCONCELLOS
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Publication number: 20230115254Abstract: Implants, devices, and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The implant a first member, a second member, and an insert with a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface couples to the first member and the bottom surface engages the second member. Kits and methods of using the implants for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. LEE, Albert DACOSTA, Francis D. BARMES, Joseph DOGUÉ, Richard OBERT, Robert David PAXSON
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Patent number: 11617642Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Sean Gill, Richard David Hunt, Frank Bono, Thomas R. Williams, Randy Allard, Benjamin Majors
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Patent number: D993410Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Randy Allard