Patents Assigned to Synthes
  • Patent number: 10182867
    Abstract: A method of making a glenoid component for shoulder arthroplasty includes obtaining a model of a glenoid vault morphology normalized from a population of a plurality of scapulae, the model being defined by a plurality of mutually parallel, triangular cross-sections, and producing a stem portion of the glenoid component based on the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Iannotti, Kimerly A. Powell, Gerald R. Williams
  • Patent number: 10182927
    Abstract: A braided stent system includes a stent body having a lumen formed by a plurality of braided members with interstices formed therebetween and a first expansion ring connected to the lumen of the stent body. The first expansion ring may include a frame defined by a plurality of interconnected support assemblies that are selectively positioned to impart an outwardly expanding radial force to the stent body, each support assembly can include a plurality of legs joined at a first intersection and connected to one of the other interconnected support assemblies at a second intersection opposite the first intersection. Each support assembly can include a claw portion mechanically connected to one or more of the interstices of the stent body so that the frame imparts an outward radial expansion force of the stent to facilitate use and delivery of the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Juan Lorenzo, Robert Slazas, Ramin Tehrani, Pedro Pedroso
  • Patent number: 10182853
    Abstract: A suture anchor insert comprising a body configured to be inserted into a hole in a bone plate. The body has a proximal end, a distal end, a length extending between the proximal and distal ends and substantially corresponding to a thickness of a bone plate, a sidewall, at least one plate engaging member extending outwardly from the sidewall to secure the body to the bone plate, a recess defined by the sidewall, and a transverse edge formed on the sidewall. A crossbar extends inwardly from the sidewall across the recess such that a free end of the crossbar is normally disposed distally of the transverse edge. The crossbar is flexible such that when a distally directed force is applied, the free end of the crossbar is positionable in the recess. The free end of the crossbar is engageable with the transverse edge to limit proximal motion of the crossbar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan P. Conley, Abishek P. Modi
  • Patent number: 10182842
    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: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudolf Morgenstern Lopez, Robert Flower, Christopher Warren
  • Patent number: 10182921
    Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device having a cage having an opening or window in its front wall that allows for the insertion of bone graft therethrough after the cage has been placed into the disc space. The device further has a faceplate that covers the front wall of the cage and provides features for securing bone screws to the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bacem Georges
  • Patent number: 10182924
    Abstract: The prosthetic joint has at least two members having each a cooperating articulating surface layer on a substrate material. At least one of said articulating surface layers comprises amorphous diamond-like carbon; or Titanium Nitrate (TiN) on a bonding layer bonded to the substrate material. The prosthetic joint provides a reduction of the number of wear debris and shows enhanced dry run properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Thomas Küenzi, Robert Frigg, Andreas Appenzeller
  • Patent number: 10179900
    Abstract: A stable and scalable process is provided to manufacture reduced serum umbilical cord tissue-derived (UTC)-conditioned media. The method includes the culture of a UTC under reduced serum conditions. Subsequently, the UTC is washed and grown in serum-free basal media. After approximately 24 hours, the conditioned media is collected, filtered and concentrated by use of an approximately 5 kDa or similar cut-off membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander M. Harmon, Abel Ang
  • Patent number: 10179013
    Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenny Koay, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
  • Patent number: 10179001
    Abstract: A pair of forceps includes a first arm extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a second arm extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the second arm connected to the first arm at a pivot point in combination with a first leaf spring coupled to an inner surface of the first arm at a first attachment point and curved toward the second arm and a switch coupled to an inner surface of the second arm and having a switch opening extending therethrough receiving the first leaf spring to form a ratchet mechanism maintaining a desired position of as the first and second arms relative to one another as they are radially compressed to a grasping configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Hashmi, David Downey, Eric Lui
  • Publication number: 20190008522
    Abstract: An occlusion device suitable for endovasculature treatment of an aneurysm in a blood vessel in a patient, including a substantially tubular structure having a proximal end region and a distal end region, having a first, expanded condition and a second, collapsed condition. The device has dimensions in the second, collapsed condition suitable for insertion through vasculature of the patient and through a neck of the aneurysm. The device further includes a control ring having a substantially annular body disposed on the proximal end region of the structure and at least substantially circumscribing the proximal end region to prevent radial expansion of the proximal end region and to provide an engagement feature during manipulation of the occlusion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Juan LORENZO
  • Publication number: 20190008375
    Abstract: An endoscopic device having 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. Embodiments of the above may include systems, methods and processes for staggering ADC or column circuit bumps in a column or sub-column hybrid image sensor using vertical interconnects are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, Joshua D. Talbert, Jeremiah D. Henley, Donald M. Wichern
  • Patent number: 10172551
    Abstract: A system and method for transmitting implant data includes an orthopedic implant, a wireless receiver, and a processing circuit electrically coupled to the wireless receiver. The orthopedic implant is configured to transmit implant identification data and implant sensor data to the wireless receiver in response to a power signal. The orthopedic implant may transfer the data over, for example, a wireless network. The processing circuit receives the implant identification data and the implant sensor data from the wireless receiver and is configured to retrieve patient-related data from a database based on the implant identification data. The processing circuit may also be configured to update a patient queue, assign a patient room to a patient, and/or transmit the patient-related data and the implant sensor data to a client machine located in the patient room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Caylor, III, Mark R. DiSilvestro, Jason T. Sherman
  • Patent number: 10172715
    Abstract: A method of implanting a revision glenoid component in one embodiment includes accessing a previously implanted glenoid component in a scapula, removing the previously implanted glenoid component, identifying an inferior glenoid circle center of the scapula, preparing a glenoid fossa of the scapula to receive a revision glenoid component, selecting a revision glenoid component, and implanting the selected revision glenoid component based upon the identified inferior glenoid circle center in the prepared glenoid fossa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lieven De Wilde, Kyle Lappin
  • Patent number: 10172734
    Abstract: A capture tube mechanism for delivering and releasing a self-expanding stent includes a core wire on which a proximal portion of the stent is removably retained by a distal portion of a tubular capture sleeve. In one embodiment, one or more elongated members extending through corresponding apertures through the capture sleeve and out the distal end of the capture sleeve can be pulled to split the tubular capture sleeve to release the stent. In another embodiment, the capture sleeve can be pulled proximally over one or more stop members provided on the core wire to release the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Slazas, Juan A. Lorenzo
  • Publication number: 20190000485
    Abstract: A method of treating an aneurysm with an occlusion device having an inner embolic device with a proximal section and a distal section. The distal section has a first stiffness and the proximal section has a second stiffness. Further, the device has an expandable mesh capable of a collapsed position and an expanded position. The mesh can be disposed over, and attached to, a portion of the proximal section of the inner embolic device. The first stiffness is greater than the second stiffness and the inner embolic device comprises a preselected shape which assists in transforming the expandable mesh from the collapsed position to the expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Lorenzo, Hussein Girnary, Robert Slazas
  • Publication number: 20190001150
    Abstract: Endoscopic delivery of Red/NIR light to the Substantia Nigra to treat Parkinson's Disease in order to raise the energy levels in the substantia nigra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Toselli, Thomas M. DiMauro, Michael Fisher
  • Publication number: 20190007588
    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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurent Blanquart, John Richardson
  • Patent number: 10166105
    Abstract: A bone implant includes (a) a first layer provided over a first outer surface of the bone implant and being formed of a first material which is one of water-soluble and degradable in body fluids, the first layer having a first thickness and (b) a second layer provided over an outer periphery of the first layer and being formed of a biocompatible material, the second layer having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Goetz Thorwarth, Cyril Voisard
  • Patent number: 10166054
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links about at least one axis, such as three axes. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive bone anchors that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., Jason S. Chan, Mark P. Grady, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10166056
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fixation device for sacroiliac joint stabilization. The fixation device includes an elongated body comprising a bone anchor at a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. In one embodiment, the device is inserted through the ilium of the pelvis and the bone anchor is rotated into position within the sacrum. The proximal anchor is distally advanced with respect to the bone anchor to provide compression across the sacroiliac joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Warren, Robert J. Flower