Patents Assigned to Synthes
  • Patent number: 11806050
    Abstract: Tension isolating adjustable adapters are disclosed, along with kits and systems containing same, as well as methods of production and use thereof. The tension isolating adjustable adapters include a percutaneous device holder that can be releasably connected to a percutaneous device via a locking element, and a tensioning member that engages the percutaneous device holder. The tensioning member has at least one tension pad that is shaped and configured to be disposed about the percutaneous device insertion site in the patient's skin, and the engagement of the tensioning member(s) to the percutaneous device holder allows for adjustment of the tension pad(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Zastrozna, James Amis, Michael Wahl
  • Patent number: 11806059
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an orthopedic implant and an implant retainer. The orthopedic implant transitions between a natural shape and an insertion shape whereby a transition of the orthopedic implant from the natural shape to the insertion shape stores deliverable energy and a transition of the orthopedic implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape delivers stored energy. The implant retainer is configured to engage the orthopedic implant and constrain the orthopedic implant in the insertion shape such that the implant grip prevents a transition of the orthopedic implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Cheney, Adam T. Knight, Joseph P. Ritz
  • Patent number: 11806098
    Abstract: Sterile connectors for robotic or robot-assisted surgery and related systems and methods can be used to establish a sterile barrier between a non-sterile robot arm and a surgical site. More particularly, a sterile connector can include a first component connector to couple to a distal end of a robot arm, a second component connector to couple to an end effector, and a sterile drape extending from the sterile connector. The sterile drape can drape the robot arm and can maintain a sterile barrier around the robot arm throughout the course of a surgical procedure. In this manner, an end effector can be swapped out during the procedure without the need to re-drape or re-establish the sterile surgical field. In some embodiments, the sterile connector can facilitate the passage of electrical signals and/or light between the sterile connector and at least one of the robot arm and end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Brik, William Frasier, Tarik Yardibi, Brice Dudley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11805333
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for enhancing edges within an image in a light deficient environment, which utilizes knowledge of the expected noise pixel by pixel, to control the strength of the edge enhancement and thereby limit the impact of the enhancement on the perception of noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Richardson, Donald M. Wichern
  • Publication number: 20230338038
    Abstract: A method of constructing a detachment system for delivering an implantable medical device to a target location of a body vessel is presented. The method includes forming a compressible portion on a distal tube, engaging an implantable medical device with an engagement system, extending the engagement system through the distal tube such that the implantable medical device is distal of a distal end of the distal tube, applying a force to the engagement system to compress the compressible portion to a compressed state, fixing the engagement system to the distal tube to maintain the compressed state of the compressible portion, and joining a proximal end of the distal tube to a distal end of a proximal tube. The engagement system can include a loop wire that is fixed to the distal tube and engages the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Juan LORENZO
  • Patent number: 11793644
    Abstract: Provided are biocompatible and implantable scaffolds for treating a tissue defect, such as a bone gap. The scaffolds can have a modular design comprising a tissue scaffold rack designed to accommodate one or more modules. Also provided are methods for fabrication and use of such scaffolds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Hollister, Stephen E. Feinberg, William L. Murphy, Leenaporn Jongpaiboonkit, James R. Adox, Francesco Migneco
  • Patent number: 11798676
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, William J. Frasier, Cody Cranson, Max Reinhardt, Mark T. Hall, Matthew Parsons, Jennifer DiPietro, Douglas Raymond, James Paiva
  • Patent number: 11793506
    Abstract: A suture anchor method including a suture anchor and a suture anchor drive. The suture anchor is positionable on a rod of the suture anchor drive. The rod defines an awl for forming a hole in a bone. The suture anchor drive further has an impactor for moving the suture anchor along the rod between a retracted position and an advanced position so as to implant the suture anchor in the bone with the awl positioned in the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Beat Lechmann, Philippe Gedet
  • Patent number: 11786308
    Abstract: A surgical planning computing system and related surgical method include identifying an anatomical landmark of a patient's bony anatomy in a three-dimensional anatomical image and determining positioning criteria for an orthopedic prosthesis to be implanted into the patient's bony anatomy. The positioning criteria may define an alignment between the anatomical landmark and a feature of the orthopaedic prosthesis. A three-dimensional model of the orthopaedic prosthesis is positioned in the three-dimensional model based on the positioning criteria to provide a surgical plan for the implantation of the orthopaedic prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. White, William J. Maloney
  • Patent number: 11786258
    Abstract: A cutting burr that includes a pair of axially spaced diamond-shaped portions designed to be keyed into a spindle of a locking mechanism of a high speed surgical drilling instrument and adapted to fit into a single pawl thereof to lock said cutting burr in place so as to prevent axial movement thereof and provide concentric rotation of said cutting burr without any wobbling. The orientation of both portions may be identical with respect to a center plan and diamond shape in the portion at the proximal end of the shank of the cutting tool may be larger than the intermediately located diamond shape of the other portion. The apexes of the facets of the six-sided diamond shape may be disposed below the surface of the shank of the cutting burr.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eddy H. del Rio, Duane Jeffrey Enck
  • Patent number: 11786698
    Abstract: A catheter can have a textured outer body surface with protrusions and/or indentations that can reduce friction between the outer body surface and vascular anatomy or an inner lumen of another catheter in contact with the outer body surface. The catheter can include protrusions and/or indentations on an inner lumen surface that can reduce friction between the inner lumen surface and an outer body surface of another catheter within the example catheter. The protrusions can be filled with a lubricant or vasodilating drug, and the protrusions can be configured to break to release the fluid in response to forces on the protrusion during navigation through vascular anatomy and/or an inner lumen of another catheter. The catheter can include a metallic tubular reinforcing layer with openings through which the protrusions and/or indentations extend and/or protrusions and/or indentations shaped into the reinforcing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Pedro Pedroso, Chadwin Hanna, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11779318
    Abstract: An insertion instrument is configured to eject at least one anchor body into respective target locations, and subsequently apply a predetermined tensile force at least one actuation member of the at least one anchor member so as to actuate the at least one anchor body from a first configuration to a second expanded configuration. The insertion instrument can include a tension assembly that applies the predetermined tensile force to the at least one actuation member. The predetermined tensile force can be defined by a distance of travel, a predetermined failure force of a fuse, or a combination of distance of travel and a predetermined failure force of a fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernie Corrao, Ron George Litke, Jr., Wamis Singhatat, Scott Larsen, Stephen Joseph Snyder, Nicolas Bouduban, Robert L. Richards
  • Publication number: 20230310005
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various exemplary systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implantable medical device to a target location of a body vessel. The system can include a generally hollow deliver tube that includes a lumen therethrough, a proximal end, and a distal end. An implant can be disposed on the distal end, and can have a proximal end having a plurality of engagement grooves. A pull member can be disposed within the lumen with a coiled distal end engaged to the engagement grooves. The pull member can be configured to disengage from the engagement grooves in response to being rotated axially or being translated proximally. In another aspect, the implant can have a notch member on a proximal end, and the pull member can include a distal end that is shaped to engage the notch member and disengage in response to the pull member being rotated axially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhixian CHEN, Daniel SOLAUN, David BLUMENSTYK
  • Patent number: 11766279
    Abstract: Devices and methods for enhancing the effectiveness of spinal stabilization, and particularly that of cervical spinal stabilization, are provided herein. More specifically, methods and systems are disclosed for effectively positioning occipital plates and spinal fixation assemblies within target vertebrae, while also reducing any associated patient trauma (e.g., muscle stripping, tissue damage, etc.). The systems and methods can utilize trans-lamina delivery of the spinal fixation assemblies to allow for the positioning of the fixation elements along the midline of the patient's spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Thomas J. Gamache, Michael Sorrenti, Alexander Grinberg, Michael A. Fisher
  • Patent number: 11766175
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for digitally imaging with area limited image sensors, such as within a lumen of an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
  • Publication number: 20230293184
    Abstract: Various systems and methods of delivering an implant are disclosed. A detachment system can include an outer tubular body defining a longitudinal axis that includes a first lumen, and an inner tubular body that includes a second lumen extending therethrough with the inner tubular body disposed within the first lumen. A pull wire can be at least partially within the second lumen and at least partially within the first lumen, and configured to translate in a proximal direction in relation to the outer tubular body to release the implant. A radial lumen can extend through the outer tubular body and inner tubular body orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. An interference feature can at least partially extend through the radial lumen to inhibit premature detachment of the implant. The interference feature can fracture in response to proximal translation of the inner tubular body to facilitate release of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel SOLAUN, Lacey GOROCHOW, Joshua FARIA
  • Patent number: 11759329
    Abstract: A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. An access cannula may be introduced over the first dilator tube. A drill may be inserted through the access cannula and used to perform a foraminoplasty, Surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Rudolf Morgenstern Lopez
  • Publication number: 20230285027
    Abstract: Various systems and methods of deploying an implant to a target location of a body vessel are disclosed. A delivery system can include a delivery tube and a pull tube, the pull tube at least partially disposed within a first lumen of the delivery tube. A link wire with two proximal ends can be welded to the pull tube and a distal end of the link wire can include a link wire loop. A pull wire can extend through the first lumen with a distal end positioned to secure the implant to the delivery system. The pull wire includes a proximal bend positioned around the link wire loop such that the proximal bend is positioned in a proximal direction relative to the distal end of the link wire loop by a slack length. The slack length is effective to prevent premature detachment of the implant from the delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel SOLAUN, Thomas GALLERANI, David BLUMENSTYK
  • Patent number: 11751926
    Abstract: A bone screw, comprising a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end in a distal direction along a longitudinal axis of the bone screw and a cannulation extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The bone screw further including a threaded region extending along at least a portion of a length of the screw, the length extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The threaded region defining at least one external thread that extends about the longitudinal axis along a helical path. The threaded region includes at least one flute that extends to the distal end of the bone screw. The at least one flute defines an associated at least one cutting tooth that, in turn, defines a cutting face oriented so as to define an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. The angle is in the range of about 5 degrees and about 25 degrees, and the flute circumferentially interrupts at least a portion of the external thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Anna Zastrozna
  • Patent number: 11751887
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a targeting guide is formed by aligning an axis of a cutting instrument with a bone-anchor fixation hole of an intramedullary nail. The cutting instrument is inserted through the bone-anchor fixation hole such that the cutting instrument is in contact with a guide body of a targeting guide, where the targeting guide is supported relative to the intramedullary nail such that the guide body is spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the intramedullary nail along a radial direction. The cutting instrument is then driven through the guide body so as to form an alignment aperture in the targeting guide. The alignment aperture has a central axis that is aligned with the bone-anchor fixation hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua McManus