Patents Assigned to REPRISE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
  • Publication number: 20110270295
    Abstract: Configurations are described for conducting minimally invasive medical diagnoses and interventions utilizing elongate instruments and assemblies comprising one or more imaging devices, and one or more remote retraction and distraction devices. Retraction and distraction devices, such as balloons, mechanical retraction members, and/or trocar screw geometries may be utilized to access, investigate, and intervene at the joint capsule, or inside of the joint capsule. Imaging devices, such as optical image capture devices, ultrasound transducers, and optical coherence tomography fibers, may be utilized to assist with navigation of the pertinent tools during diagnostic and interventional steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: REPRISE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Litvack, Robert C. Klapper, John F. Shanley