Patents Assigned to Wright Medical Technology Inc.
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A K-WIRE
    Publication number: 20220371162
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a visual guide for aiding the surgeon in the insertion of a k-wire. The guide including a ring for receiving a guide wire, the guide wire extending from the ring parallel to the center axis of the ring; and, a ring attachment mechanism configured to attach the visual guide to a wire driver. The guide wires representing the trajectory of the k-wire in two orthogonal planes thus allowing the surgeon to free hand the insertion by visually referencing the guide wires and the actual trajectory of the k-wire within the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • SURGICAL GUIDES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE
    Publication number: 20220370081
    Abstract: Medical devices may include a patient-engaging section and an instrument-engaging section positioned on a body of the device and the methods of forming such devices. Medical devices described herein may include resection guides, resection guide locators, and/or instruments for use in surgical methods. Devices described herein may have sections that are complementary to a natural anatomical surface of a target area of bone of a predetermined patient. In some instances, a resection guide and resection guide locator may have portions configured to couple the resection guide to the resection guide locator. Resection guides and/or resection guide locators may include openings for receiving an instrument or tool during an operation on the predetermined patient target area of bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse G. MOORE, Julia C. ALSPAUGH, David G. REYNOLDS, Paul M. STEMNISKI
  • Anterior resurfacing talar plate
    Patent number: 11504244
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical plate includes a body extending between a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The body is configured to couple to a first bone. The first planar surface is configured to couple to a first articulation surface. An anterior articulation portion is coupled to the body. The anterior articulation portion includes a third planar surface extending perpendicular to the first and second planar surfaces and a second articulation surface spaced apart from and coupled to the third planar surface. The second articulation surface is configured to articulate with respect to a second bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Ramon Luna
  • Chevron osteotomy tools and methods
    Patent number: 11504139
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • INTRAOSSEOUS SLIDING OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220354514
    Abstract: A system includes an intraosseous sliding osteotomy (ISO) plate including a body extending between a first end, a second end, a first surface, a second surface, and a perimeter wall. The body defines at least one fastener aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface. A plate handle is configured to be coupled to the ISO plate. The plate handle includes a body including a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion defines at least one aperture. A locking element includes a locking portion sized and configured to extend through the at least one aperture defined in the head portion of the plate handle to couple the plate handle to the ISO plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Beniamin ZAKHARY, Louis MONACO
  • Joint osteotomy system and method
    Patent number: 11490936
    Abstract: A resection guide includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion has a first bone engagement structure and defines a first plurality of holes. The second body portion has a second bone engagement structure and defines a second plurality of holes. The first body portion and the second body portion are operable to separate a first anatomical structure of a patient and a second anatomical structure of the patient. A cutting guide defines at least one guide aperture that is operable for guiding a cutting tool for use in resecting a portion of the second anatomical structure of the patient. The cutting guide is positionable relative to the first body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • SOFT TISSUE REPAIR INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20220338865
    Abstract: A method includes passing a first flexible strand through a tissue section by a first needle coupled to a driver. The driver includes a longitudinal body defining an opening at a distal end. The first needle is positioned in the opening. A first hole is formed through a bone. The first flexible strand is passed through the first hole using a strand retriever. The strand retriever includes a body having a first longitudinal tube extending therefrom and a first snare slideably deployable from the first longitudinal tube. The first longitudinal tube is positioned from a first side of the bone in the first hole and the first snare is deployed on a second side of the bone. The first snare passes the first flexible strand through the first hole in the bone. The tissue section is secured to the bone using the first flexible strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Lewis Pearce BRANTHOVER
  • TARGETING GUIDE AND METHOD FOR AN IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20220338885
    Abstract: A system comprises a first implant including first and second screw receiving holes having respective first and second longitudinal axes. A second implant includes third and fourth screw receiving holes having respective third and fourth longitudinal axes. First and second drill guides have respective fifth and sixth longitudinal axes. A targeting guide is provided for aligning the first and second drill guides with each of the first and second implants simultaneously, so that the first, third and fifth longitudinal axes lie along a same line as each other, and the second, fourth and sixth longitudinal axes lie along a same line as each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, George AWTREY
  • GUIDES AND INSTRUMENTS FOR IMPROVING ACCURACY OF GLENOID IMPLANT PLACEMENT
    Publication number: 20220330957
    Abstract: A reaming guide is provided that includes a peripheral member configured to mate with a peripheral guide feature; a rigid body extending from the peripheral member to adjacent to a reaming head of a reamer, where the rigid body is configured to be mounted to the reamer proximal of the reaming head; and a depth stop coupled with the rigid body, the depth stop having a distal portion configured to contact a first reamed glenoid surface when the reaming head has fully reamed a second reamed surface to a planned depth, the second reamed surface being angled to the first reamed surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas Neichel, Benoit Le Negaret
  • Joint osteotomy system and method
    Patent number: 11471202
    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 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Implant peg with multiple components
    Patent number: 11471295
    Abstract: An implant system comprises an implant plate adapted to be positioned on a surface of a resected bone. The implant plate has a plurality of openings. A plurality of independently positionable pegs attach the implant plate to the bone. Each peg has a longitudinal axis and comprises: a peg body and a retaining device. The peg body is inserted into a peg hole in the bone. The peg body has a transverse dimension in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis, the transverse dimension larger than the openings of the plate. The retaining device is separate from the peg body, and is configured to attach to the peg body, with at least a first portion of the retaining device positioned above an upper surface of the implant plate, and a connecting portion of the retaining device extending through one of the openings of the implant plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Braham K. Dhillon, Daniel E. Free, Ramon Luna
  • PATIENT-SPECIFIC SURGICAL DEVICES, SYSTEM, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220323086
    Abstract: A surgical device includes a body having a first side with a first surface that is complementary to a surface of a foreign object disposed within a patient based on preoperative imaging of the patient. The body defines at least one hole positioned relative to the body to facilitate insertion of an elongate device at a predetermined location relative to the foreign object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. STEMNISKI, David G. REYNOLDS
  • BONE FIXATION IMPLANT AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION
    Publication number: 20220313328
    Abstract: Provided is a nested screw assembly and a related method for fusing a joint between two bones using the nested screw assembly, where the nested screw assembly includes a cannulated outer screw and an inner screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, David REDFERN
  • BURR TRAJECTORY GUIDE
    Publication number: 20220313284
    Abstract: Provided is a guide assembly for guiding a bone cutting tool through a small incision in the skin near the bone that allows movement of the cutting tool in the bone in a wide angle while the cutting tool is rotated about a pivot point that is located at the small incision. The guide assembly includes a 2-piece construction that includes a guide component that holds the cutting tool and a track component having a semicircular arc shape on which the guide component is slidably engaged whereby sliding the guide component along the track component guides the movement of the cutting tool to rotate about a pivot point that is the center of curvature of the semicircular arc shape of the track component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Zachary KORMAN
  • ALIGNMENT GUIDE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220313283
    Abstract: An alignment guide includes a base, a swing arm for coupling to the base such that the swing arm is movable relative to the base, and a locking device for selectively fixing a position of the swing arm relative to the base. The base defines at least one first hole sized and configured to receive a first fixation element and defines at least one second hole sized and configured to receive a second fixation element. The swing arm extends from a first end to a second end. The second end of the swing arm including a coupling mechanism for coupling another guide to the second end of the swing arm. Methods also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan R. KUBACKI, Jerry W. WEST
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY INFLOW CANNULA DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220313301
    Abstract: Irrigation systems and methods are disclosed. An irrigation system includes a body defining a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion defines a cavity sized and configured to receive a working end of a hand-piece therein. An inlet tube extends through a portion of the body and is configured to receive a fluid flow therethrough. An outlet tube assembly is coupled to the distal portion of the body and extends distally beyond a distal edge of the body. The outlet tube assembly includes an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube and the outer tube define a fluid path therebetween. The inlet tube is in fluid communication with the outlet tube assembly such that the fluid flow received through the inlet tube flows through the fluid path of the outlet tube assembly and exits the outlet tube assembly at a distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Zachary KORMAN
  • COUPLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220316504
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed for joining multiple components of a prosthesis. For example, a system includes a first component having a body extending from a first end to a second end. Each of the first and second ends including a coupling element. At least one end including a male coupling element including a detent disposed within a hole defined by a protrusion, the detent being biased by a biasing member. A method includes coupling a first component to a second component. Coupling the first component to the second component includes aligning a female engagement element provided by the first component with a male coupling component provided by the second component and inserting the male coupling element into the female coupling element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Meghan R. KUBACKI
  • LOW-PROFILE PROSTHESES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220313446
    Abstract: A system includes a first prosthesis. The first prosthesis may include a body extending along a length from a first side to a second and including a third side disposed between the first side and the second side. The body may include a pair of spaced apart rails between which a channel is defined. A stem and a first fixation element may extend upwardly from the third side. A method may include coupling the first prosthesis to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Kian-Ming WONG
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL TOOLS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20220313287
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a body defining an opening sized and configured to receive a first bone portion therein, a displacement tip coupled to a first end of the body, the displacement tip sized and configured for insertion into a medullary canal of a second bone portion, and a deployable retention block configured to be transitioned from a first position to a second position. The deployable retention block is configured to maintain the first bone portion in a predetermined position when the deployable retention block is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • SURGICAL GUIDE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20220313285
    Abstract: A surgical guide and methods of using the surgical guide are disclosed. The surgical guide includes a body having a first side and a second side. An adhesive material is disposed over at least a portion of the first side. A radiopaque guide element coupled to a second side of the body and an incision guard defines an opening extending from the first side to the second side of the body. The incision guard is sized and configured to receive a surgical instrument therethrough such that the incision guard prevents contact between the surgical instrument and a portion of a surgical site adjacent to the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL