Patents Assigned to Synthese
  • Patent number: 11772255
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for use with an instrument handle, the apparatus including a housing, a knob receivable in the housing, the knob having a key hole structure to receive an instrument bulb and neck, a slot in the housing to receive the knob, wherein the knob is pressed into the slot to facilitate installation and removal of the instrument bulb and neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Patricia Scheuber, This Aebi, Rhett A. Rapier, Felix Vellappallil
  • Patent number: 11771560
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a humeral stem component and a separable fracture epiphysis component having a number of suture holes formed therein. The fracture epiphysis component is configured to receive a number of sutures for surgically repairing a proximal humeral fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. Chavarria, Dwight T. Todd, Didier Poncet
  • Patent number: 11751923
    Abstract: The present embodiments include a cable cerclage system and method for the correction of fractures. The system and method can include a cable saddle including first and second loops extending from an upper surface thereof, the first and second loops including apertures extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive a cerclage cable therethrough. The present embodiments are also directed to a cable cerclage system including at least one cable link, the cable link having a through-hole extending therethrough from a first end to a second end and including a first coupling member at a first and a second coupling member at a second end. The first coupling member of a first cable link is configured to couple to the second coupling member of an adjacent second cable link so that the through-holes of the first and second cable links align to form an elongated cerclage cable passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Kenneth I. Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20230263559
    Abstract: A cerclage system used to affix a bone includes a tension plate, a cable lock, and a cerclage cable configured to encircle the bone. The tension plate, which is engageable with the cerclage cable, is moveable between a natural shape and an insertion shape where the tension plate stores energy. The cable lock locks the cerclage cable about the bone in engagement with the tension plate. The tension plate is configured for positioning atop the bone while residing in the insertion shape. The tension plate, through an engagement thereof with the cerclage cable and upon attempted movement thereof from the insertion shape toward the natural shape, delivers the energy stored therein to the cerclage cable thereby tensioning the cerclage cable such that the cerclage system continuously compresses the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Veronika Heger, Binh Vu, Peter Fatone
  • Patent number: 11730601
    Abstract: An orthopaedic prosthetic component includes a manufactured acetabular shell component having an outer wall and an additively manufactured augment coupled to the outer wall. The augment includes an outer surface that defines a customized patient-specific negative contour shaped to conform to a positive contour of a patient's bone. A method for manufacturing the prosthetic component is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Clinton A. Beck, Jeffrey R. Roose
  • Patent number: 11723723
    Abstract: A bone fracture fixation system including reference pins inserted into bone fragments of a patient in a first configuration and an image capture device configured to capture an image of the reference pins, and the bone fragments. The system includes a processor configured to receive and pre-process the captured image data. The processor pre-processes the image data by virtually re-positioning the reference pins in the first configuration into a second configuration, wherein the re-positioning virtually re-positions the bone fragments into normal alignment; and virtually generating a support device. The system includes a point-of-care production apparatus that produces a three-dimensional model of the virtually generated support device in a form that can be applied to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steffan Daniel, Andre Furrer, Simon Bosshard
  • Patent number: 11717394
    Abstract: A graft retention device has an elongated body with first and a second ends, and a midpoint therebetween. A pair of elongated slots through the body defines a tang therebetween. At least one of the slots have an open first end into the body at the body first end such that the first end is closed via a retention line between the tang and the body. A graft retention loop disposed over the tang is slidable therealong from a first position closer to the body first end and a second position closer to the midpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC
    Inventor: David B. Spenciner
  • Patent number: 11712240
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for surgical suturing are provided. In general, a loading element can be configured to facilitate loading of a plate into a surgical instrument configured to facilitate passage of a suture through tissue. The surgical instrument can be configured to advance the suture through a tissue of a patient, to capture a free end or looped end of the suture after the suture's advancement through the tissue, and to pull the captured suture out of the patient's body with a portion of the suture remaining passed through the tissue within the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC
    Inventors: Brian Otrando, Kevin Zylka, Jonathan Bellas, James T. Spivey, Peter Colby
  • Publication number: 20230225774
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an implant transitionable between a natural shape and an insertion shape and an implant retainer. The implant includes a transition section deformable to move the implant between the natural shape and the insertion shape. The implant includes a first post and a second post protruding therefrom across the transition section. The first post and second post each include an opening therethrough, whereby, when the implant resides in the insertion shape, the opening of the first post and the opening of the second post align. The implant retainer being configured to insert in the openings of the first and second posts when the implant resides in the insertion shape such that the implant retainer interconnects the first post and second post while spanning the transition section, thereby constraining the implant in the insertion shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Lui, Kenneth Kobayashi, Troy Probst, Daniel Cheney
  • Patent number: 11701132
    Abstract: A system for penetrating the lateral cortex of a long bone includes a tubular cortex penetrator having an inner surface and an outer surface, a proximal end, and a distal end comprising a beveled cutting edge configured to penetrate the lateral cortex. A guide wire is configured to pass over the tubular cortex penetrator, and a guide sleeve is configured to surround the outer surface of the tubular cortex penetrator. A hollow extraction screw with an axial bore, a proximal end, a distal end, and a threaded cutting edge is configured to pass through the axial bore of the hollow extraction screw; and the hollow extraction screw is configured to retract into a distal end of a bore through the tubular cortex penetrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Stanley J. Kmiec, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11696837
    Abstract: An intervertebral spacer implant (80) is provided with a retention mechanism (86) to help alleviate expulsion and movement of the implant when placed in the spine while providing an implant that is easier to insert in the spine. In one embodiment the retention mechanism comprises a keel on at least one of the inferior or superior faces of the spacer implant preferably extending in an anterior-posterior direction. In another embodiment the implant comprises a spacer (84) and a plate (82), the plate comprising a supplemental or alternative retention mechanism. In one embodiment the retention mechanism comprises one or more holes (88) in the anterior end of the plate. In yet another embodiment, the retention mechanism comprises one or more blades that are in a first position when inserted and are preferably rotated to a second position that engages the superior and inferior vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Dominique Messerli, Ryan T. Walsh, Brandon L. Randall, David E. Evans, Jacqueline Myer, David Koch, Markus Hunziker
  • Patent number: 11696770
    Abstract: A motor-driven orthopedic impacting tool is provided for orthopedic impacting in the hips, knees, shoulders and the like. The tool is capable of holding a broach, chisel, or other end effector, which when gently tapped in a cavity with controlled percussive impacts, can expand the size or volume of an opening of the cavity or facilitate removal of the broach, implant, or other surgical implement from the opening. A stored-energy drive mechanism stores potential energy and then releases it to launch a launched mass or striker to communicate a striking force to an adapter in either a forward or reverse direction. The tool may further include a combination anvil and adapter and an energy adjustment mechanism to adjust the striking force the launched mass delivers to the adapter in accordance with a patient profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC
    Inventor: Christopher Pedicini
  • Patent number: 11690729
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant is disclosed. The implant can be made of Titanium or alloys thereof. A kit of intervertebral implants can be included having different lordotic profiles or having no lordotic profile. The intervertebral implants of the kit have endplates with thicknesses suitable to prevent the titanium endplates from being too stiff. The intervertebral implants can have apertures that extend through the endplates, but sufficient surface area at the outer surfaces of the endplates to avoid subsidence into the respective vertebral body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Christian Stampfli, Mario Wyss
  • Patent number: 11690734
    Abstract: Implant inserters and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for delivering a fusion cage or other implant to a spinal disc space and for rotating or articulating the implant within the disc space. An exemplary instrument can include an inner member having opposed jaws for grasping the implant and holding the implant during insertion. The inner member can be slidably received within an outer member such that relative axial translation of the inner and outer members is effective to open or close the jaws. The jaws and/or the distal end of the outer member can have a low-profile geometry, which can advantageously facilitate certain surgical procedures. For example, the low-profile geometry can allow for a more medial approach to an intervertebral disc space in which the implant is to be inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Dirk Dittmann, William Miller, Jeff Walker
  • Patent number: 11690986
    Abstract: A dilation system and method for accessing a surgical target site to perform surgical procedures. In one version, the dilation system includes a dilation assembly and an actuating mechanism. The dilation assembly comprises plurality of dilator segments. The actuating mechanism is operably associated with the dilator segments so as to cause the dilator segments to move from a collapsed state to an expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Zoher Bootwala
  • Patent number: 11678996
    Abstract: An angled fixation device, such as an angled screw. This angled fixation device may be used by the surgeon to secure a spacer to a spinal disc space. The proximal end portion of the angled fixation device is driven perpendicular to the anterior wall of the spacer, and so is parallel to the vertebral endplates and in-line with the inserter. The distal end portion of the angled fixation device is oriented at about a 45 degree angle (plus or minus 30 degrees) to the vertebral endplate it enters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Gamache, Joseph Childs, Derek Shaw, Jonathan Howe, Michael Gorhan, Shawn Stad, Kevin Flaherty
  • Patent number: 11672581
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for driving orthopedic bone screws. In one aspect the driver includes a powered driving rod that is configured to releasably couple with a recess in a bone screw via a threaded system for coupling and uncoupling the screw from the driving rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Henri Defossez, Rhett Rapier, Simon Scherrer, Gregor Spreiter, Mario Wyss, Reza Abedian, Markus Büttler, Simon Wampfler
  • Publication number: 20230172647
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes an orthopedic implant and an implant retainer. The orthopedic implant includes a transition section deformable to move the orthopedic implant 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 mechanically engage the orthopedic implant across the transition section such the implant retainer constrains the orthopedic implant in the insertion shape thereby preventing a transition of the orthopedic implant from the insertion shape to the natural shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Adam T. Knight, Daniel F. Cheney, Lisa P. Actis, Donald W. Peterson
  • Patent number: D991274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven S. Coker, II, Michael J. Zehnder, Amy J. Turk, Clinton A. Beck, Christine M. Purcell, Preeti S. Kohli
  • Patent number: RE49666
    Abstract: An orthopedic impacting tool comprises a motor, an energy storage chamber, a striker, and an anvil. The motor stores energy in the energy storage chamber and then releases it, causing the striker to apply a controlled force on an adapter to create a precise impact for use in a surgical setting. The tool may further comprise a combination anvil and adapter. The tool further allows forward or backward impacting for expanding the size or volume of the opening or for facilitating removal of a broach, implant, or other surgical implement from the opening. An energy adjustment control of the tool allows a surgeon to increase or decrease the impact energy. A light source and hand grips improve ease of operation of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC
    Inventor: Christopher Pedicini