Patents Assigned to Wright Medical Technology Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230225875
    Abstract: Provided is a total talar replacement prosthesis that has a metallic body shell and a metallic or biologic core, where the metallic body shell includes one or both of a removable calcaneus attachment and a removable navicular attachment. The attachments, when removed, exposes a respective calcaneus-facing surface or a navicular-facing surface that can enhance fusion to the respective bones, calcaneus and/or navicular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Meghan KUBACKI
  • Patent number: 11701133
    Abstract: A surgical alignment system is provided that includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20230218325
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. NACHTRAB, David G. REYNOLDS, Paul M. STEMNISKI, Julia C. ALSPAUGH
  • Publication number: 20230218322
    Abstract: In one aspect, an implant configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section comprises an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The ex-tramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes a first fastener aperture configured to eceive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The intramedullary portion and the extramedullary portion are coupled such that the extramedullary portion is rotatable with respect to the intramedullary portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Patent number: 11696773
    Abstract: A guided punch is disclosed. The guided punch generally comprises a strike cap comprising a strike surface, a punch comprising a distal cutting edge, and a guide rod. The strike cap defines a first cavity therein. The punch defines a second cavity therein in communication with the first cavity. The guide rod is located within the first and second cavities and extends a predetermined distance beyond the distal cutting edge of the punch. The strike cap and the punch are moveable relative to the guide rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. Phelps, Robert M. Howles
  • Patent number: 11696835
    Abstract: A revision implant component comprising a body having a plurality of screw holes and a tapered head configured to engage a talar dome component of a multi-component ankle prosthesis. A surgical method is disclosed which includes creating an incision in a patient, exposing a multi-component ankle prosthesis implanted in a patient, disassembling at least one component of the multi-component ankle prosthesis, affixing a revision implant component to non-damaged bone using screws, and coupling the revision implant component to a talar dome of the multi-component ankle prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Phelps
  • Patent number: 11690636
    Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Publication number: 20230181184
    Abstract: Stabilization device embodiments for use in orthopedic procedures to couple to target areas of tissue. Stabilization devices described can be used to fuse, fix, provide a preselected spacing, and/or provide a preselected compression to target areas during use. Stabilization devices can be coupled to target areas using alignment elements such as pins, k-wires, and/or screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Robert Michael CARLO, III
  • Publication number: 20230172645
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the implant extends into an intramedullary portion of a first bone segment and a plate portion is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The body of the implant has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the implant, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the implant includes a plate portion with at least two offset screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David B. KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DEN HARTOG, Dustin DUCHARME
  • Patent number: 11660201
    Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary Korman, Erin Muller, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Bryan D. Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Anthony Perera
  • Publication number: 20230157712
    Abstract: A surgical drill alignment guide is disclosed that can provide an accurate trajectory for placement of a bone screw along a longitudinal axis of a bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Vinay D. PATEL, Shannon D. CUMMINGS
  • Publication number: 20230157705
    Abstract: A system or kit includes a rotating tool and a guide. The rotating tool includes an elongated shaft with at least one cutting edge. The rotating tool is configured to remove bone from a patient. The guide includes a body comprising a contact surface and a guide channel. The contact surface is configured to position the guide relative to a patient or an implant. The guide channel is configured to receive the elongated shaft and to allow the cutting edge to be swept along a path. The path corresponds to a portion of the bone to be removed. A method of removing an implant includes forming an incision in a patient. The method further includes inserting a rotating tool into the incision such that a cutting edge of the rotating tool is adjacent to a surface of the implant. The method further includes sweeping the cutting edge along a first path adjacent to the surface of the implant to remove bone adjacent to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: David G. REYNOLDS
  • Patent number: 11653960
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20230149031
    Abstract: A system and method for performing a percutaneous bunionectomy. The system including a jig, which subsequent to attachment and performance of an osteotomy on the bone, uses a rack and pinion mechanism to translate the separated portion of the bone to a surgeon determined displacement ?. A locking mechanism maintains the desired displacement of the bone portions and allows the surgeon, with use of an attached visual guide, to insert a k-wire through the bone portions to serve as a guide wire for the internal fixation that maintains the displacement during the healing. The system removes the requirement that the surgeon manually maintain the desired displacement while inserting the guide wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Johnny McGEE
  • Patent number: 11648040
    Abstract: A metatarsal fixation device is provided for fixation of osteotomy or fracture of a distal metatarsal metaphysis bone of the human foot and for fixation of an associated capsule to the metatarsal head. The device includes a metallic bone plate with a series of screw holes along an elongated portion of the plate and a combination of a singular screw hole and a resilient clamp on an end of the elongated portion. The resilient clamp has two arched resilient arms extending laterally outward from an end of the elongated portion. Each arm has a plurality of spikes on an inner surface thereof providing points of contact that compress and attach a metatarsal phalangeal joint capsule portion to the medial and/or lateral aspect of the metatarsal head, thereby facilitating realignment of the metatarsophalangeal joint and respective digit. The resilient arms are biased to grasp lateral sides of a metatarsal head and any associated capsule portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Douglas K. Blacklidge
  • Patent number: 11642140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant system that comprises an implant, a handle configured to removably receive the implant, and, in some embodiments, a spacer tool configured to be mounted on the implant. In further embodiments, a k-wire is employed to guide the implant to a desired location. The handle has a hole for receiving a first portion of the implant. Using the handle to implant the implant, along with an associated spacer, provides a quick and convenient method for implanting the implant as described herein and in the associated drawings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dustin D. Leavitt, Brock L. Johnson, Wesley N. Harris
  • Patent number: 11642224
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Armacost, Sach Combs, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet
  • Publication number: 20230136212
    Abstract: A system includes a first tool having a base, a nut, and a tool guide. The base extends from a first end to a second end and includes at least one thread disposed along a length thereof. The first end includes a foot having a widthwise dimension that is greater than a diameter of the at least one thread. The nut is configured to be disposed along the length of the base and to engage at least one thread. The tool guide is configured to be slideably disposed along the length of the base and has a body including a flange portion. The flange portion defines an opening for receiving at least one of a pin and a cutting tool. Rotation of the first nut causes the nut to translate along the length of the base thereby causing the tool guide to move along the length of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Julia C. ALSPAUGH, Daniel E. FREE, Braham K. DHILLON
  • Publication number: 20230132273
    Abstract: An alignment device includes a first member, a second member, and a guide. The first member has an elongated body and is configured to be at least partially inserted into a canal in a first bone portion. The second member includes a body attachable to the first member and an arm extending from the body. The arm defines a track. The guide is configured to translate along the track defined by the arm. The guide includes an aperture configured to receive an alignment member therethrough. The guide is configured to be positioned at a desired position along the track to allow insertion of the at least one alignment member through the aperture and into the first bone portion at a desired trajectory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Johnny McGEE, Peter George MANGONE
  • Patent number: 11633195
    Abstract: A cutting guide includes a body and a rotatable device. The body includes a top portion, a bottom portion parallel to the top portion, and a side portion connecting the top and the bottom portions. The rotatable device is coupled to one end of the top portion of the body, and includes a pivotal element and a handle. The handle in the rotatable device has a first portion coupled to the pivotal element, and a second portion configured to be rotated around an axis of the pivotal element. Each of the top portion of the body, the side portion of the body, the bottom portion of the body, and the handle has one respective edge providing a respective guide surface for cutting a bone in a surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Braham K. Dhillon