Patents Assigned to Wright Medical Technology Inc.
  • Screw targeting guide system and method
    Patent number: 11439412
    Abstract: A targeting guide includes a body defining a first guide hole sized and configured to receive a guide sleeve therethrough. The first guide hole extends through the body on a first axis. An alignment arm extends between a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the body. A tip extends from the second end of the alignment arm. A free end of the tip is aligned with the first axis of the first guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Joel Vernois, David Redfern
  • MULTIAXIAL MODULAR TIBIA STEMS
    Publication number: 20220280307
    Abstract: Provided are tibia stem components of ankle replacement prosthesis that are designed to engage dense tibia bone to reduce implant migration over long term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven L. HADDAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Guidance system for hallux valgus correction
    Patent number: 11432826
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Targeting guide and method for an implant
    Patent number: 11432831
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, George Awtrey
  • ANTERIOR ANKLE APPROACH SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220273461
    Abstract: A method of ankle replacement includes forming an anterior cut in a bone and forming a stem hole in a distal end of the bone. The stem hole is formed using a plurality of broaches positioned against the distal end of the bone through the anterior cut. A first portion and a second portion of a stem implant are inserted into the stem hole through the anterior cut in the bone. The first portion is coupled to the second portion using a coupling device inserted through the anterior cut in the bone. The stem implant is impacted into the stem hole using an offset impactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramon Luna, Meghan Kubacki, Terrance W. Strohkirch
  • Intraosseous sliding osteotomy system and method
    Patent number: 11426185
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Beniamin Zakhary, Louis Monaco
  • CUT GUIDE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220265288
    Abstract: A cut guide includes a body having a first face and an opposed second face. The first face of the body defines first and second apertures, a first fixation hole, and an attachment hole. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool, and the first fixation hole extends through the cut guide from the first face to the second face and is configured to receive a wire to position the cut guide against a bone. The attachment hole is configured to attach the cut guide to another component. A system including the cut guide and methods of using the system also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG, Johnny McGEE
  • Soft tissue repair instruments and techniques
    Patent number: 11413035
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary Korman, Lewis Pearce Branthover
  • Patient-specific surgical devices, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 11399850
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Stemniski, David G. Reynolds
  • JOINT OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220226031
    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: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. NACHTRAB, David G. REYNOLDS, Paul M. STEMNISKI, Julia C. ALSPAUGH
  • Circular fixator system and method
    Patent number: 11389199
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of rings. Each ring has a first face, a second face, and at least one slot defined by first and second interior edges of the ring on opposing sides of the slot. The at least one slot penetrates from the first face to the second face. The first face of each ring has a first recess adjacent the slot on the first edge and a second recess adjacent the slot on the second edge. A plurality of posts join each one of the plurality of rings to an adjacent one of the plurality of rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Jason Edie
  • MODULAR TALAR FIXATION METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220218491
    Abstract: A talar implant system comprises a body. The body includes a bone contact surface and an articulation surface located opposite the bone contact surface. The body defines at least one angled fastener hole extending therethrough from the articulation surface to the bone contact surface along a longitudinal axis. The articulation surface is configured to mimic articulation of the talar dome. A fastener is sized and configured to be received within the at least one fastener hole at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fastener hole. A fastener cap is sized and configured to be received within a proximal end of the at least one fastener hole. The fastener cap couples the body to the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Braham K. DHILLON, Shawn E. McGINLEY
  • GEARED INSTRUMENT FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20220211396
    Abstract: A system includes an instrument and a distractor. The instrument includes a shaft extending from a first end to a second end and defining a first axis between the first end and the second end. The instrument further includes a first gear coupled to the first end of the shaft. The instrument further includes a second gear enmeshed with the first gear. The instrument further includes a reamer coupled to the second gear. Rotation of the shaft about the first axis causes rotation of the reamer about a second axis that is non-parallel with the first axis. The distractor includes a first arm defining a first passage and a second arm defining a second passage, each configured to receive a pin. The distractor further includes a retainer configured to engage the instrument to retain the instrument in position. The distance between the first passage and the second passage is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH
  • JOINT OSTEOTOMY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220202458
    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: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Fixation mechanism for an implant
    Patent number: 11357637
    Abstract: An ankle prosthesis has a tibial component configured for attachment to a tibia of a person, and a talar component. The talar component has a first surface configured for facing the tibial component and a second surface configured for facing a talus of the person. The second surface has first and second arms attached to it, for pivoting or flexing outwardly in medial and lateral directions, respectively, to engage side surfaces of a previously formed slot in the talus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Brian R. Harris, Jr.
  • CHEVRON OSTEOTOMY TOOLS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220133339
    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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: 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
  • ANKLE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220133337
    Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Joint osteotomy system and method
    Patent number: 11317954
    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 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Ankle replacement system and method
    Patent number: 11311302
    Abstract: Surgical methods are presented for sizing and adjusting a spacer and trial relative to a joint so as to properly position a cutting guide for resection of a bone. The trial may be inserted into a resected space in a first bone, and the spacer may be inserted into one or more channels defined by the trial. The laxity of one or more ligaments may be assessed relative to at least one of the trial and the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ramon Luna, Murrary Penner
  • Modular talar fixation method and system
    Patent number: 11311386
    Abstract: A talar implant system comprises a body. The body includes a bone contact surface and an articulation surface located opposite the bone contact surface. The body defines at least one angled fastener hole extending therethrough from the articulation surface to the bone contact surface along a longitudinal axis. The articulation surface is configured to mimic articulation of the talar dome. A fastener is sized and configured to be received within the at least one fastener hole at a first angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fastener hole. A fastener cap is sized and configured to be received within a proximal end of the at least one fastener hole. The fastener cap couples the body to the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Braham K. Dhillon, Shawn E. McGinley