Patents Assigned to Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240130868
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include in-situ formed or in-situ-manufactured expandable cages, expandable implants, and additive-manufacturing systems for printing spinal implants in-situ, and methods for printing the same. Some embodiments may include a robotic subsystem including scanning and imaging equipment configured to scan a patient's anatomy. Some embodiments may further include an armature having a dispensing component configured to dispense at least one printing material and a controller. The controller may be configured to control the scanning and imaging equipment to determine a target alignment of a patient's spine, and develop in-situ-forming instructions including an in-situ relocation plan. In some embodiments, the in-situ-forming instructions may be based on the target alignment of the patient's spine and an interbody access space which may only partially provide access to a disc space between adjacent vertebra of the patients spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Dewey, Michael L. Sutton
  • Patent number: 11964074
    Abstract: Additive-manufacturing systems for forming non-woven fibrous implants are disclosed. Additive-manufacturing systems may include a robotic subsystem having scanning and imaging equipment configured to scan a patient's anatomy, and an armature including at least one dispensing nozzle configured to selectively dispense at least one material. The system may further include a controller apparatus configured to send a control signal to control the scanning and imaging equipment to determine a target alignment of a patient's spine, and develop an additive-manufactured printing plan including an additive-manufactured material selection plan based on the target alignment of the patient's spine. The controller may execute the additive-manufactured printing plan to: dispense the at least one material to form a non-woven fibrous component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventor: Jonathan M. Dewey
  • Patent number: 11963704
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and a second member having at least one capture element. The at least one capture element being axially translatable relative to the first member such that the at least one capture element is outwardly radially movable relative to the axis and inwardly radially movable relative to the axis to capture a spinal plate. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren L. Davis, Amanda D. Tong, Cristian A. Capote
  • Patent number: 11963881
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for spinal implants deployable between a contracted position and an expanded position. The spinal implant may include an anterior endplate, a superior endplate, and an inferior endplate operably coupled to a moving mechanism. The first endplate and a second endplate each include at least one bone screw relief. The moving mechanism may include first and second trolleys configured to act against corresponding ramps. The moving mechanism may further include a first set screw and a second set screw opposite the first set screw configured to operably adjust a spacing between the first and second endplates upon simultaneous rotation of the first and second set screws along a rotation axis, and may also operably adjust an angle of inclination between the first and second endplates upon rotating either one of the first set screw and second set screw along the rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Loic Josse, Bertrand Peultier
  • Publication number: 20240122720
    Abstract: A method of treating a spine includes implanting at least a portion of a spinal construct in a patient. The method further includes attaching one or more smart implants to the spinal construct. Each of the one or more smart implants includes (a) an attachment portion configured to attach the smart implant to the spinal construct, and (b) at least one sensor configured to measure an aspect of the spinal construct when the smart implant is attached to the spinal construct. The method further includes receiving, from the one or more smart implants, sensor information related to the aspect of the spinal construct and performing at least one intra-operational adjustment to the spinal construct based on the received sensor information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Glassman, M.D., Newton H. Metcalf, JR., Jerald L. Redmond, Arjun Siby-Kurian, Adam D. Glaser
  • Publication number: 20240122630
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member and an actuator disposed with the first member. An assembly is provided that includes a second member engageable with a bone fastener receiver. A third member is rotatable relative to the second member and threadably engageable with the bone fastener receiver to capture the bone fastener receiver. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventor: DANIEL PAXTON WALL
  • Patent number: 11957626
    Abstract: An adjustable surgical frame for supporting a patient to facilitate different surgical approaches to the spine of the patient includes a first end, an opposite second end, and a length extending between the first and second ends thereof. The surgical frame has a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends along the length thereof, and includes a first support surface, a second support surface, and a third support surface. The surgical frame also includes an adjustable chest support, an adjustable hip and upper leg support, and an adjustable feet and lower leg support. The surgical frame is moveable between a first position, a second position, and a third position, and the chest support, the hip and upper leg support, and the feet and lower leg support are moveable to accommodate differently sized patients on the surgical frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Roy Lim, Matthew Morrison, Richard Hynes
  • Patent number: 11957391
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a bone screw that may include a first portion extending from a first end to a second end in a longitudinal direction, for example. The first portion may have a head that defines the first end and a shank that defines the second end. Additionally, the first portion may include a metallic material and/or be formed of a metallic material, for example Titanium. The second portion may be mechanically coupled to the first portion and surround the shank, for example the second portion is screwed to the first portion or the second portion may be directly formed to the first portion by an overmold process. The second portion may have an exposed thread pattern and an exposed leading tip. Additionally, the second portion may include a thermoplastic material and/or be formed of a thermoplastic material such as PEEK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: William A. Rezach, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 11957385
    Abstract: A method for treating a spine comprising the steps of: connecting at least one first fastener that defines an implant cavity with at least one vertebral level of a first portion of vertebrae; connecting at least one second fastener with at least one vertebral level of a second portion of the vertebrae; manipulating the vertebrae; manipulating a spinal rod to a selected configuration; connecting the spinal rod with the at least one first fastener such that the spinal rod is disposed at a selected position with the implant cavity; connecting a tether to a second fastener and the spinal rod; and reducing the spinal rod to a selected position relative to the second fastener with the tether. Systems, spinal constructs and surgical instruments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Mire, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20240115301
    Abstract: A bone screw comprises a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a minor diameter. The shaft including a core having an angled surface relative to the axis. The angled surface extending from the minor diameter adjacent a proximal portion of the shaft to a distal portion of the shaft, and a wall disposed about the angled surface. The wall including at least one thread having an external thread form. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • Publication number: 20240115206
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes an attachment portion having an opening configured to capture a longitudinal member therein, wherein the attachment portion is the only attachment means of the spinal implant. The spinal implant further includes a housing integrally connected to the attachment portion and defining a sealed cavity for supporting a microelectronics assembly and a power source therein. The spinal implant further includes at least one antenna in electrical communication with the microelectronics assembly and at least one sensor in electrical communication with the microelectronics assembly, wherein the microelectronics assembly is configured to transmit information received from the at least one sensor to an external device using the at least one antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Glassman, M.D., Newton H. Metcalf, JR., Jerald L. Redmond, Arjun Siby-Kurian, Adam D. Glaser
  • Publication number: 20240115396
    Abstract: An orthopedic trialing instrument may include a shaft extending from a first end to a second end, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a first interbody trial disposed on the first end. In various embodiments, the first interbody trial may include a first bone screw indicator configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a double-sided orthopedic trialing instrument may include a first interbody trial on a first end and a second interbody trial on a second end. In various embodiments, each of the first interbody trial and second interbody trial may have at least one bone screw protrusion configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a plurality of orthopedic trialing instruments having differently sized interbody trials may be provided as a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Loke, Cristian A. Capote, Stanley Kyle Hayes, Darren L. Davis
  • Patent number: 11951047
    Abstract: A surgical table comprising a base and a patient support supported between opposed ends of the base, each opposed end including a pitch/roll assembly. The base is configured such that the patient support can be rolled and pitched relative to the opposed ends via the pitch/roll assemblies such that the roll axis of each pitch/roll assembly remains coaxial regardless of how the patient support is pitched or rolled relative to the base. The patient support includes an outer frame and an inner frame supported on, and displaceable relative to, the outer frame. The inner frame is further articulating about, and relative to, itself. The outer frame is rigid in that it does not change configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Lawrence E. Guerra, Trevor A. Waggoner
  • Publication number: 20240108473
    Abstract: A method for growing a channeled spinal implant in situ, using a surgical additive-manufacturing system having a dispensing component, and implants formed thereby. The method can include positioning the dispensing component at least partially within an interbody space, between a first patient vertebra and a second patient vertebra, and maneuvering, in an applying step, the dispensing component within the interbody space and depositing, by the dispensing component, printing material on or adjacent the first vertebra. The applying step includes maneuvering the dispensing component and applying the printing material selectively to form an outer surface of the implant having a channel opening and to form an interior of the implant having at least one elongate channel extending to the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Dewey, Michael L. Sutton
  • Patent number: 11944354
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • Patent number: 11938042
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises an outer sleeve including an inner surface that defines a cavity. An inner shaft is fixed with the outer sleeve and extends within the cavity. The inner shaft includes a drive engageable in a torque interface with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. An inner sleeve is disposed between the inner shaft and the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is axially fixed and rotatable relative to the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve includes an element connectable in a connection interface with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. Systems, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Paxton Wall
  • Patent number: 11942217
    Abstract: A system including a range of motion, quality of sleep, overall, and control modules. The range of motion module, prior to a procedure being performed on a patient, determines a first range of motion score of the patient based on a first signal generated by a sensor. The quality of sleep module, prior to the procedure being performed on the patient, determines a first quality of sleep score or a first pain score based on the first signal. The overall module determines a combined score based on the first range of motion score and the first quality of sleep score or the first pain score. The control module compares the combined score to a predetermined threshold and predicts an outcome of the procedure based on the comparison. The control module, based on the combined score, determines whether to perform the procedure, adjust the procedure or refrain from performing the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Randal Schulhauser, Richard L. Brown, Matthew M. Morrison, Patrick W. Kinzie, Jeffrey R. VanRaaphorst, Emily C. Byrne
  • Patent number: 11931952
    Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
  • Patent number: 11931077
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Patent number: 11925771
    Abstract: A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc is provided. The method comprises inserting a delivery tool containing the therapeutic agent through an anterior portion, a lateral portion, or an anterolateral portion of an annulus fibrosus and into the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc; and delivering the therapeutic agent to the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc. Devices and kits are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Todd M. Boyce, Daniel A. Shimko, Jared T. Wilsey