Patents Assigned to Synthes
  • Methods and devices for delivering and affixing tissue scaffolds
    Patent number: 11554028
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for delivering and affixing tissue replacements. In one embodiment, a tissue scaffold can be delivered into a patient through a cannula to a cavity formed at a defect site in tissue, e.g., cartilage. A delivery shaft can be used to deliver the scaffold through the cannula, and a loading device can help load the scaffold onto the delivery shaft. A delivery guide device can position and temporarily hold the scaffold within the cavity. The delivery guide device can guide one or more surgical instruments to the scaffold to affix the scaffold within the cavity, e.g., to bone underlying the scaffold, using at least one securing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mehmet Z. Sengun, Kristian DiMatteo
  • Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants
    Patent number: 11547443
    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. A second dilator tube may be introduced over the first, advanced along a second longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from the first. A third dilator tube may be introduced over the second, advanced along a third longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from both the first and the second. An access cannula may be introduced over the third dilator tube. With the first, second, and third dilator tubes removed, surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolf Morgenstern Lopez, Robert Flower, Christopher Warren
  • Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants
    Patent number: 11547442
    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. A second dilator tube may be introduced over the first, advanced along a second longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from the first. A third dilator tube may be introduced over the second, advanced along a third longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from both the first and the second. An access cannula may be introduced over the third dilator tube. With the first, second, and third dilator tubes removed, surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolf Morgenstern Lopez, Robert Flower, Christopher Warren
  • CARD EDGE CONNECTOR FOR AN IMAGING SENSOR
    Publication number: 20230007148
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for connecting one or more sensors to one or more printed circuit boards (PCB) in the distal end or tip of a scope. The disclosure also extends to a connector assembly for an image sensor for protecting the sensor and conveying information from the sensor to the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah D. Henley, Laurent Blanquart, Brian Dean
  • Intervertebral implants, systems, and methods of use
    Patent number: 11540927
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant frame that is configured to engage a spacer can include a pair of arms that extend longitudinally from a support member such that the arms engage the spacer. The spacer can be made from bone graft, and include a first spacer body made of cortical bone, and a second spacer body made of cancellous bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Schmura, Edwin Chan, Benjamin Chronister, Raymond Murphy, Michael Jacene
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUB-COLUMN PARALLEL DIGITIZERS FOR HYBRID STACKED IMAGE SENSOR USING VERTICAL INTERCONNECTS
    Publication number: 20220409033
    Abstract: Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor and methods for pixel sub-column data read from the within a pixel array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Laurent Blanquart
  • Tools and methods for tissue removal
    Patent number: 11534194
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to material removal instrument for forming cavities in interior body regions, particularly cavities in intervertebral discs and vertebrae. The instrument includes a cannula and a rotation mechanism disposed at least partially within the cannula. A cutting element extends from the rotation mechanism and impacts and dislocates tissue as the rotation mechanism is rotated within the body. Dislocated tissue with withdrawn from the body via the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jörn Richter, Salman Chegini, Daniel Thommen
  • Super resolution and color motion artifact correction in a pulsed color imaging system
    Patent number: 11539880
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments and associated structures, methods and features. The features of the systems and methods described herein may include providing improved resolution and color reproduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Richardson, Laurent Blanquart
  • Orthopedic break-off screws, tools for inserting such screws, and related systems and methods
    Patent number: 11534218
    Abstract: A system for inserting an anchor member into bone includes a receiving member and an anchor member receivable within the receiving member. The receiving member is elongate along a longitudinal axis and has a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end along the longitudinal axis. The receiving member has an internal surface that defines a transmission element. The anchor member includes an engagement element configured to rotatably engage the transmission element such that the transmission element is configured to drive the anchor member in a distal direction relative to the transmission element so as to rotatably decouple the engagement element from the transmission element. The distal direction extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the receiving member and is parallel with the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Daly, Scott Lavoritano
  • Systems and methods for intra-operative image analysis
    Patent number: 11534127
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing images to optimize orthopedic functionality at a site within a patient, including obtaining at least a first, reference image of the site, or a corresponding contralateral site, the first image including at least a first anatomical region or a corresponding anatomical region. At least a second, intra-operative results image of the site is obtained. At least one point is selected to serve as a reference for both images during analysis including at least one of scaling, calculations, and image comparisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
  • Expandable trials
    Patent number: 11529240
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant inserter, comprising: a) a elongated central body having a distal end, a proximal end, an outer surface, and a longitudinal throughbore therethrough, b) upper and lower blades, each blade having a distal end portion and a base portion, the base portion of each blade pivotally coupled to the elongated central body, c) a shaft having a longitudinal axis, wherein the shaft is advanceable within the throughbore and rotatable about the longitudinal axis, the shaft having a distal end forming a pusher having an acicular transverse cross-section, d) upper and lower endplates respectively detachably connected to the distal end portion of a respective blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Zoher Bootwala, Sean Saidha, William Frasier, Thomas Martin, Shreedhar Kale, Laura Wilson, Patrick Fatyol, John Olkowski
  • Sleeve for percutaneous device and methods of production and use thereof
    Patent number: 11529238
    Abstract: A sleeve for use with a percutaneous, external fixation device is disclosed, wherein the sleeve includes a sleeve body with an interior space in which the percutaneous device can be disposed, a flange that extends at a substantially perpendicular angle to the sleeve body, and a cutting edge extending from the sleeve body below the flange. The cutting edge is designed for placement in contact with the skin adjacent to the percutaneous device so as to define a leading edge thereof in a primary anticipated direction of migration of the percutaneous device. Kits and assemblies that include sleeves and percutaneous devices are also disclosed. Further disclosed are methods of reducing tension in a patient's skin following placement of the percutaneous device via use of the sleeve, as well as methods of adjusting and readjusting the assembly upon placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Brace, Hetal Baman, Richard Healey
  • Fusion cage with in-line single piece fixation
    Patent number: 11529241
    Abstract: Methods for securing a intervertebral cage to one or more levels of the spine with fixation. The fixation, which is typically a staple, is intended to be driven perpendicular to the proximal face of the cage and in-line with the inserter. After the cage is placed and positioned according to surgeon preference, a single piece fixation clip is then deployed and fixed in a manner that produces a zero-profile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Gamache, Joseph Childs, Matthew Parsons, Kevin Flaherty
  • Variable angle bone plate
    Patent number: 11529176
    Abstract: A bone plate having at least one variable angle locking hole is described. The variable angle locking hole allows a bone anchor having a threaded head to be driven into underlying bone while oriented at an angle with respect to a central hole axis of the hole that is within a range of angles at which the head is configured to threadedly mate with the at least one thread of the bone plate. Accordingly, the bone anchor can be driven into the underlying bone until the threaded head threadedly purchases with the bone plate inside the variable angle locking hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Erasmo A. Lopez, Kristina Snyder
  • Shape memory implants and a method and apparatus for the loading and implanting thereof
    Patent number: 11523820
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an implant and an implant insertion device. The implant transitions between a natural shape and an insertion shape. The implant includes a bridge defining a slot with a first end and a second end and first and second anchoring members extending from the bridge. The implant insertion device moves between a loaded position and an unloaded position. The implant insertion device in its loaded position inserts through the slot of the bridge and engages the bridge at the first and second ends of the slot such that the implant insertion device constrains the implant in its insertion shape. The implant insertion device in its unloaded position releases the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel F. Cheney, Luke A. Perkins, Joseph P. Ritz
  • Intrasaccular flow diverter
    Patent number: 11523831
    Abstract: Intrasaccular flow diverter including: an interior fill braid physically inverted over itself forming a proximal inverted end and an opposite free end; and a dome braid disposed distally of and secured to the interior fill braid. Subject to application of an external mechanical force, the dome braid is transitionable between an expanded state and a compressed state. The dome braid has a proximal end with an opening defined therein through which starting at the free end the interior fill braid is passable therethrough exerting a radially outward force on the dome braid. A delivery wire is releasably detachable from the proximal inverted end of the interior fill braid. The dome braid has a stiffer profile relative to that of the interior fill braid to maintain in position within the aneurysm the dome braid as the interior fill braid is advanced therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lacey Gorochow, Ariel Soto Del Valle, Juan Lorenzo
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING NAVIGATION MARKERS TO AN ARRAY
    Publication number: 20220387113
    Abstract: A coupling system for securing and positioning a reflective marker in a navigation array is disclosed. The coupling system can include a carrier configured to hold the marker with a reflective element for detection by a surgical tracking system in a socket of the array. The carrier can include a body with an exterior for interfacing with the socket and an open end with engagement features for holding a body of the marker. The carrier is configured to visibly present the reflective element of the marker in the socket when the carrier is disposed in the socket. The carrier can be configured to securely hold the marker to the array when the marker is disposed in the carrier and the carrier is disposed in the array such that the marker cannot be removed from the carrier unless the carrier is removed from the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Alasdair Mercer, Andrew Bailey
  • COMPREHENSIVE FIXED PATTERN NOISE CANCELLATION
    Publication number: 20220394199
    Abstract: The disclosure extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for producing an image in light deficient environments having cancelled fixed pattern noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
  • EMBOLIC COIL PROXIMAL CONNECTING ELEMENT AND STRETCH RESISTANT FIBER
    Publication number: 20220387045
    Abstract: An embolic coil implant having a stretch resistant fiber therethrough and dual-functional engagement feature at its proximal end is provided. The stretch resistant fiber can be effective to limiting separation of windings of the embolic coil. The engagement feature can provide an attachment for securing the embolic coil to an engagement system of a delivery tube and for securing the stretch resistant fiber at the proximal end of the embolic coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan LORENZO, Tyson MONTIDORO, Daniel SOLAUN, David BLUMENSTYK
  • Zero-profile interbody spacer and coupled plate assembly
    Patent number: 11517444
    Abstract: An implant for insertion into the disc space between vertebrae. The implant including a spacer portion, a plate portion coupled to the spacer portion, a plurality of bone fixation elements for engaging the vertebrae and a retention mechanism for preventing the bone fixation elements from postoperatively uncoupling from the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William P. McDonough, William L. Strausbaugh, Christopher Bonner, Thomas Pepe, Ralph Meili, Markus Hunziker, Michael Jeger, Thomas Kueenzi, David Koch, Rainer Ponzer, Joern Richter, Roger Berger