Patents Assigned to Synthes
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ILLUMINATION IN AN ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20230224437
    Abstract: A system and methods for providing and reclaiming a single use imaging device for sterile environments is disclosed and described. The system may include a single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including, but not limited to: arthroscopic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use. The imaging device may have a single imaging sensor, either CCD or CMOS, encased in a housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Talbert, Jeremiah D. Henley, Donald M. Wichern, Curtis L. Wichern
  • Apparatus and method for fabricating a customized patient-specific orthopaedic instrument
    Patent number: 11696768
    Abstract: A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Rose, Jeffrey R. Roose, Luke J. Aram, Dimitri Sokolov
  • MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH TWISTING LOOP WIRES
    Publication number: 20230210535
    Abstract: A detachment system for delivering an embolic coil implant to a treatment site is provided. A loop wire that is looped over a pull wire of the system can include one or more twists to increase frictional resistance against the pull wire. The additional resistance decreases likelihood of premature deployment of the embolic coil prior to the detachment system reaching the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lacey GOROCHOW, Robert SLAZAS, Zhixian CHEN
  • SUTURE LINKAGE FOR INHIBITING PREMATURE EMBOLIC IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT
    Publication number: 20230210524
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various exemplary systems and methods for deploying an implant to a target location of a body vessel. The delivery member can include a tubular body including a lumen and compressed distal portion. The delivery member can include a loop wire with a loop opening positioned approximate the compressed distal portion. The delivery member can include a pull wire that has a proximal pull wire portion and a distal pull wire portion connected by a suture linkage. The suture linkage can include a proximal suture knot engaged to the proximal pull wire portion and a distal suture knot engaged to the distal pull wire portion. Pull wire beads positioned on the proximal pull wire and distal pull wire portion can retain the suture knots during proximal translation of the pull wire. The suture linkage can include slack that is effective to prevent premature deployment of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ruijiao XU, Lacey GOROCHOW
  • IMPLANT DETACHMENT SYSTEMS WITH A MODIFIED PULL WIRE
    Publication number: 20230210533
    Abstract: A detachment system for delivering an embolic coil implant to a treatment site is provided. A pull wire through a lumen of the detachment system that engages a loop wire can include a slack section. The slack section can be one or more bends, a spiral coil, or a stretchable material. The slack section is effective to inhibit premature detachment of the implantable medical device by inhibiting movement of the distal end of the pull wire when the detachment system is traversing a microcatheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ariel SOTO DEL VALLE, Lacey GOROCHOW
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING PREMATURE EMBOLIC IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT
    Publication number: 20230210531
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various exemplary systems, devices, and methods for inhibiting premature implant deployment. The delivery member can include a body including a lumen extending therethrough, the body including a compressed distal portion. The delivery member can include a pull wire extending through the lumen. The pull wire can include a pull wire portion that extends radially to abut a sidewall of the body to provide frictional resistance against the body. The pull wire can be positioned to secure the implantable medical device to the delivery member, and the pull wire portion can be effective to inhibit premature detachment of the implant by inhibiting proximal translation of the pull wire due to the frictional resistance provided by the pull wire portion against the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lacey GOROCHOW, Ruijiao XU, Daniel SOLAUN, David BLUMENSTYK
  • Patella bone plate and methods of fixation
    Patent number: 11690658
    Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a peripheral rim bone plate that is configured to be implanted along a parapatellar lateral approach. The bone plate can configured to minimize disruption of blood supply to the patella. The bone plate can be augmented with a Krackow suture pattern to assist in stabilization of a comminuted inferior pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Helfet, Dean G. Lorich
  • Viewing trocar with integrated prism for use with angled endoscope
    Patent number: 11690498
    Abstract: Endoscopic light refraction imaging techniques are described for configuring a viewing trocar and/or angled endoscope with a light refracting element, such as glass and/or plastic prism for instance. The light refracting element can be utilized in and/or with the viewing trocar to refract (i.e., bend) light passing into the trocar through the trocar's window. As a result, the angled endoscope's field of view can be substantially aligned with the field of view of the trocar's window, thus allowing the angled endoscope and viewing trocar to be used together to create ports in a patient, including initial ports of endoscopic surgical procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah D. Henley, Joshua D. Talbert, Brian Dean, Perry W. Croll, Marshall Denton, J. Michael Brown
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMBOLIC IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT
    Publication number: 20230200819
    Abstract: An aneurysm treatment system can include an embolic implant, a delivery system, and a handle member that are collectively designed so that the combination of the handle member and the delivery system can be used as a deployment apparatus for the embolic implant. A proximal extension of the delivery tube can be placed inside a handle channel of handle member and the handle member can be manipulated to cause the proximal extension to bend to a predetermined angle with respect to the delivery tube, thereby separating the proximal extension from the delivery tube at a disconnection feature between the proximal extension and the delivery tube. The delivery tube includes a lumen having a pull wire that runs through the delivery tube and into the proximal extension. The proximal extension, pull wire, and handle member can be translated proximally in relation to the delivery tube to deploy the embolic implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David BLUMENSTYK, Daniel SOLAUN, Masood SIDDIQUI
  • LAYERED BRAIDED ANEURYSM TREATMENT DEVICE WITH CORRUGATIONS
    Publication number: 20230200818
    Abstract: An implant including an open end and a pinched end can have a predetermined shape. When in the predetermined shape, the tubular braid can include a proximal inversion and two segments, and the braid can be composed of one or more wires. The first segment can extend from the open end of the tubular braid to the proximal inversion. The second segment can be at least partially surrounded by the open end and extend from the proximal inversion to the pinched end. The tubular braid can also include at least one corrugated fold. The one or more corrugated folds can be located within the first segment, second segment, or both. The corrugated folds can be configured to assist in anchoring the example device when in the implanted shape within an aneurysm in a similar manner to stent struts to help the tubular braid hold its shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Pedro PEDROSO, Lacey GOROCHOW
  • DELIVERY OF EMBOLIC BRAID
    Publication number: 20230200821
    Abstract: A method for constructing a braided implant delivery system and treating an aneurysm can include attaching a braided implant having a band attached thereto to a delivery tube, positioning the braided implant within the aneurysm, and releasing the band from the delivery tube, thereby releasing the braided implant. The band can include movable extensions that can press into an outer surface of the delivery tube to secure the band to the delivery tube then move away from the outer surface of the delivery tube to release the band. A pull wire can be engaged to the band to secure the band to the delivery tube then be pulled proximally to release the band from the delivery tube. At least a portion of the braid of the braided implant can be positioned within a lumen of the delivery tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lacey GOROCHOW
  • Female polyaxial joint and method of using same
    Patent number: 11684390
    Abstract: Female polyaxial joints for connecting a strut to a support frame of an external fixation device are described having a ball socket and a ball member. The ball member includes a spherical portion and a ball member shaft extending from the spherical portion. At least one aperture is positioned on the ball member and traverses through at least a portion of the ball member shaft. An internal surface of the ball member shaft may be threaded and configured to receive a threaded connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Lavoritano, Albert Montello, James Hearn, Christoph Notzli
  • STENT WITH SHAPED WIRES
    Publication number: 20230190498
    Abstract: Stents generally can include a tubular structure having circumferentially positioned undulating wires that extend over a majority of a length of the stent such that the undulations oscillate circumferentially to define a circumference of the stent. The undulations can wrap over and under adjacent undulations to form an interwoven structure. Additionally, or alternatively, adjacent wires can be joined. Wires forming the stent can be cut from elastic tubing such that each wire has a three-dimensional shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Lacey GOROCHOW
  • Bone distraction system
    Patent number: 11678919
    Abstract: Instrumentation and methods are provided for orthopedic surgery, including bone distraction. The application describes a bone distraction system that can be used to both distract and retract, or increase and decrease, a gap between first and second bone segments. The instrumentation can include any one of, or any combination of, a distractor, a ratchet, a first footplate, a second footplate, a first torque application instrument, and a second torque application instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Noon, Joel Patrick Bales, Tushar Savaliya
  • Pixel array area optimization using stacking scheme for hybrid image sensor with minimal vertical interconnects
    Patent number: 11682682
    Abstract: Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor that optimizes a pixel array area on a substrate using a stacking scheme for placement of related circuitry with minimal vertical interconnects between stacked substrates and associated features are disclosed. Embodiments of maximized pixel array size/die size (area optimization) are disclosed, and an optimized imaging sensor providing improved image quality, improved functionality, and improved form factors for specific applications common to the industry of digital imaging are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurent Blanquart
  • Porous biocompatible polymer material and methods
    Patent number: 11679181
    Abstract: Embodiments described include devices and methods for forming a porous polymer material. Devices disclosed and formed using the methods described a spacer for spinal fusion, craniomaxillofacial (CMF) structures, and other structures for tissue implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Hamilton Kerr, Ali Recber, Thomas Pepe, Dominique Messerli, Lawton Laurence, Ryan Walsh, Thomas Kueenzi, Brandon Randall
  • Methods of long bone repair utilizing continuous compression implants
    Patent number: 11678921
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of surgical repair utilizing a continuous compression staple for an orthopedic injury site having a long bone fracture defining a fracture boundary between a first bone fragment and a second bone fragment. The method can include the steps of aligning the fragments, applying a temporary compressive force to the aligned fragments, inserting a compression staple in a tensioned state into the first and second bone fragments such that it traverses the fracture boundary, releasing tension in the compression staple such that the staple exerts a continuous compressive force to the first and second bone fragments, and securing a neutralization implant to the long bone. The disclosure further includes kits and systems for performing the disclosed surgical methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Wiater
  • Methods and apparatus for radially compressive shape memory implants
    Patent number: 11678875
    Abstract: A radially compressive implant, which includes a central vertical axis, is configured to transition between a natural shape and an insertion shape. A transition of the implant from the natural shape to the insertion shape facilitates the implant storing energy deliverable radially relative to the central vertical axis. A transition of the implant from the insertion shape toward the natural shape facilitates the implant delivering the energy stored therein radially relative to the central vertical axis. An implant delivery device in an implant engagement position is configured to engage the implant and constrain the implant in the insertion shape. The implant delivery device in an implant release position is configured to release the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth Kobayashi
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DETACHMENT SYSTEM WITH RETRACTABLE MECHANICAL RELEASE MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20230181190
    Abstract: A detachment system configured to deliver an implantable medical device to a target location of a body vessel includes a generally hollow distal tube and an engagement system. The distal tube can have an inner lumen having a first diameter therethrough and a narrowed portion positioned on at least a portion of the distal tube and having a second diameter lesser than the first diameter. The engagement system can be slidably disposed within the inner lumen and have a detachment feature connected to the implantable medical device and a locking member engaging the detachment feature and interfacing with the narrowed portion of the distal tube. The locking member is configured to deploy the implantable medical device when the locking member is displaced from the narrowed portion of the distal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel SOLAUN, Petrica STEFANOV, Francisco ALES, Jasia DICKERSON
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROVIDING ILLUMINATION IN AN ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20230181018
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an endoscopic light source that includes a first emitter. The first emitter may emit light of a first wavelength at a dichroic mirror which reflects the light of the first wavelength to a plurality of optical fibers. The endoscopic light source further comprises a second emitter. The second emitter may emit light of a second wavelength at a second dichroic mirror which reflects the light of the second wavelength to the plurality of optical fibers. In one embodiment, the first dichroic mirror may be transparent to the light of the second wavelength, allowing the light of the second wavelength to pass through the first dichroic mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Talbert, Jeremiah D. Henley, Donald M. Wichern