Patents Assigned to Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
  • Publication number: 20250143802
    Abstract: A surgical navigation system for providing computer-aided surgery. The surgical navigation system includes a handheld surgical tool with computer-aided navigation, a graphical user interface module, and optionally an imaging device. The handheld surgical tool includes a handle that may comprise at least one sensor for detecting orientation of the. A computing device and at least one display device are associated with the handheld surgical tool and configured to display a target trajectory of the handheld surgical tool for the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2024
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Riccardo Signoretti, Louis-Francois Lapointe, Jennifer Gass, Obinna Nwanna, Raymond Bellon
  • Publication number: 20250114207
    Abstract: The invention relates to a disc-shaped augmentation for filling bone defects, in particular at the end of long bones, such as the tibia, comprising a proximal side (12), a distal side (II), an outer casing (15) on lateral sides and an inner wall for a through-opening (2), running from the proximal to the distal side, for a stabilising keel (8) of an endoprosthesis (9) arranged on the proximal side. The augmentation is generally C-shaped with two sections (31, 32) flanking the through-opening. According to the invention, a connection part (30) is formed in an articulated manner between the flanking sections (31, 32) and elastically cooperating with the flanking sections (31, 32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Harm-Iven JENSEN, Helmut D. LINK
  • Publication number: 20250107856
    Abstract: A surgical navigation system for providing computer-aided surgery. The surgical navigation system includes a handheld surgical tool with computer-aided navigation, a graphical user interface module, and optionally an imaging device. The handheld surgical tool includes a handle that may comprise at least one sensor for detecting orientation of the. A computing device and at least one display device are associated with the handheld surgical tool and configured to display a target trajectory of the handheld surgical tool for the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Riccardo Signoretti, Louis-Francois Lapointe, Jennifer Gass, Obinna Nwanna, Raymond Bellon
  • Patent number: 12263087
    Abstract: An augment device for a joint endoprosthesis, the device comprising: a sleeve having a top and a bottom, a distance between said top and said bottom defining an entire height of said sleeve, wherein the sleeve surrounds a channel extending through the sleeve from the top to the bottom of the sleeve wherein the channel is configured to receive a stem of the joint endoprosthesis; the sleeve comprising an inner face and an outer face, the inner face defining the channel, and a distance between the inner face and the outer face defining a thickness; the sleeve further comprising a porous material configured for ingrowth of bony material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard Bauer, Helmut D. Link
  • Patent number: 12257155
    Abstract: The invention relates to an endoprosthesis shaft system for elongate bones, comprising an anchoring part and a shaft, which is formed from module elements that can be coupled by means of a plug-in connection, wherein a mutual rotation of the elements along the shaft is adjustable and is blocked by means of an anti-rotation mechanism. In order to adjust the rotation, a rotation piece is provided as a further module element, which has a self-contained rotation adjustment device and a clamping device as a mechanism for blocking the rotation. The rotation piece comprises two end faces for the plug-in connection and a sleeve. The invention provides, with the rotation piece, a particular module element for the shaft, which as a structural unit allows both an adjustment of the rotation and a blocking against undesired rotation in a self-contained unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Helmut D. Link, Udo Borchers, Gunnar Erb
  • Patent number: 12201380
    Abstract: A surgical navigation system for providing computer-aided surgery. The surgical navigation system includes a handheld surgical tool with computer-aided navigation, a graphical user interface module, and optionally an imaging device. The handheld surgical tool includes a handle that may comprise at least one sensor for detecting orientation of the. A computing device and at least one display device are associated with the handheld surgical tool and configured to display a target trajectory of the handheld surgical tool for the surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Riccardo Signoretti, Louis-Francois Lapointe, Jennifer Gass, Obinna Nwanna, Raymond Bellon
  • Publication number: 20250001043
    Abstract: A coating for an implant component, in particular a component of a spinal implant. is provided. The coating is a ceramic titanium nitride coating comprising an at content of 5 to 30 At % of Ag in addition to an at % content of Ti and an at % content of N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Helmut D. LINK, Richard CSASZAR
  • Publication number: 20240416004
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coating for an implant component, a method for producing an implant component having said coating, and a use of said coating on an implant component. The coating is intended for an implant component, in particular a spinal implant component, and is a TiNb coating which has, in addition to an atom % proportion of Ti and an atom % proportion of Nb, an atom % proportion of 5-30 atom % of Ag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Helmut D. LINK, Richard CSASZAR
  • Publication number: 20240366386
    Abstract: An augment device for a joint endoprosthesis, the device comprising: a sleeve having a top and a bottom, a distance between said top and said bottom defining an entire height of said sleeve, wherein the sleeve surrounds a channel extending through the sleeve from the top to the bottom of the sleeve wherein the channel is configured to receive a stem of the joint endoprosthesis; the sleeve comprising an inner face and an outer face, the inner face defining the channel, and a distance between the inner face and the outer face defining a thickness; the sleeve further comprising a porous material configured for ingrowth of bony material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard BAUER, Helmut D. LINK
  • Publication number: 20240366831
    Abstract: Devices and methods that include a structure configured to contact a portion of a mammal's bone; and a coating on at least a portion of the structure, wherein the coating comprises a titanium coating component, a silver coating component, and a nitrogen coating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Helmut D. LINK, Richard CSASZAR
  • Publication number: 20240358524
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a tool for implanting an interphalangeal implant, an implant retainer for an interphalangeal implant, and a method for preparing an implantation tool for an implantation of an interphalangeal implant. The tool for implanting an interphalangeal implant comprises a limb support for supporting a limb, a driving rod, wherein the driving rod is movable for moving an interphalangeal implant towards the limb support, and an actuation mechanism for actuating the implant driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus DMUSCHEWSKY
  • Patent number: 12121444
    Abstract: Implantable drug-eluting device comprising a microporous structure having regularly arranged pores in at least two different uniform sizes, and manufacturing method. The pores are configured for receiving a drug and are being connected by interconnections. Interconnections originating from pores of a first size have a first elution area and interconnections originating from pores of a second size have a second elution area. The interconnections convey the drug to a surface of the device for elution to surrounding tissue. The ratio between the first and the second elution areas is predefined and selectable. The differently sized elution areas provide for different outflow rates. This allows for simple but reliable dispensing of drugs at positively controlled and well determined rates. Particularly, this enables a single implantable device to dispense drugs over preselectable durations of time, like short-term or long-term.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard Bauer, Helmut D. Link
  • Publication number: 20240341965
    Abstract: Disk-shaped augmentation for filling bone defects, in particular at the end of long bones, such as the tibia, including a first side, a second side, an outer sheath on lateral sides and an inner wall for a through-opening, running from the first to the second side, for a anchoring keel of an endoprosthesis arranged on the second side. The augment is generally C-shaped with two legs flanking the through-opening. According to the invention, a connecting piece between the legs is designed in an articulated manner and cooperates resiliently with the legs such that a frame is formed, and an outwardly directed restoring force is generated when the legs are compressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Helmut D. LINK
  • Publication number: 20240341964
    Abstract: A tibial component of a knee joint endoprosthesis includes a laterally extending tibial plate, a distally projecting anchoring stem with a shaft piece, and at least one laterally extending wing-like extension. In an implantation state, the tibial plate and the anchoring stem are connected to one another by means of detachable fastening elements. The tibial plate is removable from the anchoring stem for an explantation state. At least one spacer that can be removed proximally is provided on the tibial plate, the end face of which forms a stop for the extension and is designed to form a stop between the extension and the tibial plate to create space with a defined minimum width as a saw slot space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Eckhard BAUER, Helmut D. LINK
  • Patent number: 12109325
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coating for an implant component, a method for producing an implant component having said coating, and a use of said coating on an implant component. The coating is intended for an implant component, in particular a spinal implant component, and is a TiNb coating which has, in addition to an atom % proportion of Ti and an atom % proportion of Nb, an atom % proportion of 5-30 atom % of Ag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: WALDEMAR LINK GmbH &Co. KG
    Inventors: Helmut D. Link, Richard Csaszar
  • Patent number: 12097127
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a tool for implanting an interphalangeal implant, an implant retainer for an interphalangeal implant, and a method for preparing an implantation tool for an implantation of an interphalangeal implant. The tool for implanting an interphalangeal implant comprises a limb support for supporting a limb, a driving rod, wherein the driving rod is movable for moving an interphalangeal implant towards the limb support, and an actuation mechanism for actuating the implant driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: WALDEMAR LINK GMBH &CO. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Dmuschewsky
  • Publication number: 20240268962
    Abstract: The disclosure includes an implant configured to contact a portion of a bone, the implant including a stem having a proximal section and a distal section and a porous portion extending a distance along the stem in a longitudinal direction of the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Helmut D. LINK
  • Publication number: 20240197497
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a tool (10) for assembling and disassembling a first implant component (1) and a second implant component (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Thomas SCHULTZ, Alexander ETRINGER, Paolo DALLA PRIA
  • Patent number: 12011354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising an implant body having a first surface area configured for contact with soft connective tissue and a second surface area configured for contact with bone tissue, wherein the first surface area is covered with a coating comprising tantalum and the second surface area is formed by a material, which is different than the one forming the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: WALDEMAR LINK GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Helmut D. Link
  • Patent number: 12004955
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a polymer workpiece for use in a joint implant. It comprises the steps of placing the polymer workpiece in an explosion chamber, introducing a combustible gas mixture into the explosion chamber and igniting the combustible gas mixture. Igniting the gas mixture in the explosion chamber produces a temperature that lies above the melting point of a polymer of the polymer workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: WALDEMAR LINK GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Helmut D. Link, Carsten Schottler