Patents Examined by Jacqueline Johanas
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Patent number: 9358049Abstract: An intramedullary nail has a posterior side, an anterior side, a proximal portion and a distal portion is described. A transverse bore is arranged in the proximal portion and is configured to receive a bone engagement member. The transverse bore includes at least two recesses formed at an inner wall of the transverse bore, wherein one recess is arranged on the posterior side and the other recess is arranged on the anterior side of the transverse bore of the intramedullary nail.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Bernd Simon, Hendrik Klüver, Martje Paulsen
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Patent number: 9351763Abstract: An external fixation system and method for realigning, compressing or distracting broken bones has a planar ring element with an adjustable device having a body releasably mounted on the ring element. The adjustable device includes a first member for movement in a direction generally perpendicular to the ring element. A second member is mounted on the first member for movement in a direction parallel to the first member and with respect to a circumference of the planar ring element. The method includes inserting a k-wire through a first piece of bone and affixing the k-wire to the ring element. Then inserting a second k-wire through a second piece of bone and affixing the k-wire to the adjustable device second member. The pieces of bone are realigned, compressed or distracted by adjusting at least one of a first and second adjustable members forming the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Yves Stephane Crozet, Gurvinderjit Singh Walia, Manoj Kumar Singh
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Patent number: 9351718Abstract: A surgical access system including a tissue distraction assembly and a tissue retraction assembly, both of which may be equipped with one or more electrodes for use in detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures before, during, and after the establishment of an operative corridor to a surgical target site. The tissue retraction assembly has a plurality of blades which may be introduced while in a closed configuration, after which point they may be opened to create an operation corridor to the surgical target site, including pivoting at least one blade to expand the operative corridor adjacent to the operative site.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Jared Arambula, Michael Di Lauro, Benjamin VerHage
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Patent number: 9345588Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inserting an implant comprising providing an expandable vertebral implant. The method further may comprise providing an angling inserter tool. The angling inserter tool comprises a handle portion, a base portion, and a tip assembly, the base portion being disposed between the handle portion and the tip assembly. The method further may comprise distally advancing a central shaft of the tip assembly with rotation into an opening in the expandable vertebral implant to secure the angling inserter tool to the expandable vertebral implant. The method further may comprise positioning the expandable vertebral implant in a patient's spine. The method further may comprise for causing the tip assembly to angulate with respect to a longitudinal axis of the angling inserter tool, wherein the internal shaft is coaxial with an outer cylinder of the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: James Himmelberger, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Weiman
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Patent number: 9339309Abstract: The present invention describes a system suitable for guiding a cross-connector to a target area, such as spinal implants including spinal implant rods, within the body (in vivo) and method of using the same. The system includes a targeting member being constructed of, or having a steering material, which can be coupled to the cross-connector. The system further includes one or more devices which are used to maneuver the targeting member into position prior to attachment of the cross-connector. The cross-connector is traversed into position through the passageway created by the targeting member and secured to one or more spinal implant members.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Wyatt Drake Geist, Christopher Walsh
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Patent number: 9333009Abstract: A spinal correction system for implantation in a patient, the system including a reciprocating adjuster and/or a resistance adjuster coupled to a stabilizing member, for example. The resistance adjuster includes a potential energy drive, a slide unit, and a resistance unit. The reciprocating adjuster includes a piston unit, a transfer unit coupled to the piston unit, and a return mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Kroll, Steven J. Seme, Thomas J. Gisel, Mark W. Kroll
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Patent number: 9333088Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes opposing upper and lower endplates that are configured to engage respective vertebral surfaces in an intervertebral space. The implant carries a plurality of bone fixation spikes that extend out from each endplate. The spikes define a plurality of outer surfaces that extend from a base to a tip. The spikes are laterally staggered, and have a height that increases along a longitudinal direction from the front toward the rear of the implant, and a define recess formed in at least one outer surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Roger Berger, Joern Richter
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Patent number: 9314278Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for curing spinal stenosis which is an abnormal narrowing of the spinal canal between spinous processes, more particularly, to an apparatus of fixing spinous processes which can prevent the narrowing or widening of the spinal canal between spinous processes along the motion of the spine so as to enhance spinal stabilization. The apparatus of fixing the spinous processes includes a spacer having at least predetermined portion inserted between spinous processes of two neighboring vertebrae to support the spinous processes so as to prevent narrowing of the spinous processes which is generated by spinal bending; and a clip provided to cover an outer surface of the spinous processes of the two neighboring vertebrae to prevent widening of a distance between the spinous processes generated by the spinal bending.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventors: Chang Kuk Kim, Soon Myoung Jung, Jin Oh Park
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Patent number: 9301853Abstract: Disclosed is an implant holder for an implant device comprising a locking mechanism that in a first position causes a clamp coupled to an implant device to lock such that the clamp cannot be decoupled from the implant device, and in a second position causes the clamp to unlock the implant device such that the clamp remains coupled to the implant device in the absence of a sufficient decoupling force but is decoupled from the implant device in the presence of a sufficient decoupling force. Also disclosed are methods of implanting an implant device using an implant holder by coupling the implant device to the implant holder, locking the implant device and the implant holder, emplacing the implant device utilizing the implant holder, unlocking the implant device and the implant holder such that the implant device is still coupled to the implant holder but can be decoupled with sufficient force.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Joern Richter, Roger Berger, Rudolf Bertagnoli
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Patent number: 9301850Abstract: An expandable implant for engagement between vertebrae includes an inner member, an outer member, and a gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The inner member includes a longitudinal groove configured to engage a pin extending through the outer member such that the pin prevents the inner member from translating completely through the outer member and aids in alignment and limits rotation of the second endplate. Portions of the implant may be provided with a series of markings such that when the markings are aligned, the implant is aligned in a specific configuration and for a specific implantation approach.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Colm McLaughlin, George Howard, Jason Gray, James Himmelberger
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Patent number: 9295504Abstract: An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace, Andrew Sems, Peter Giannoudis, Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Patent number: 9289233Abstract: A surgical access device includes a proximal housing having proximal and distal end portions, the distal end portion of the housing being configured and adapted to engage a proximal portion of a flexible wound retractor. The proximal housing can be provided with a plenum chamber being defined therein, the plenum chamber being in fluid communication with at least one nozzle. The nozzle is preferably configured to direct pressurized fluid in an axial direction from the plenum chamber into a central bore of the surgical access device to provide a constant gaseous seal around a surgical instrument inserted therethrough, while inhibiting a loss of pressurized fluid from the body cavity therethrough. The plenum chamber can be adapted and configured to receive pressurized fluid and conduct the pressurized fluid to the at least one nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: SurgiQuest, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Stearns, Kurt Azarbarzin, James R. Parys
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Patent number: 9289238Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an external fixation apparatus comprising a strut having a longitudinal axis defined therein, the strut comprising a strut housing having a housing adjustment aperture, an adjustment sleeve slidably disposed within the strut housing, and a fastener that releasably couples the strut housing with the adjustment sleeve. An embodiment of the adjustment sleeve comprises a first and a second bore extending from a top towards a bottom surface of the adjustment sleeve, a first sleeve member with a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial bore, and a second sleeve member adjoining the first sleeve member. In an embodiment, the second sleeve member comprises a body and a beveled end that is slidably disposed within the axial bore of the first sleeve member. The adjustment sleeve further comprises a biasing mechanism between the first sleeve member and the second sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENInventors: John David Ross, Mikhail L. Samchukov, Alexander M. Cherkashin, John G. Birch
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Patent number: 9289247Abstract: A surgical tool holder includes a flange comprising a body defining a first surface and a second surface, a first end and second end. The second surface defines a first opening configured for disposal of a cannula, wherein the first end of the flange is configured to engage at least a portion of skin of a patient to prevent the cannula from moving into the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: KYPHON SÀRLInventors: Amy L. Arthur, Mojan Goshayeshgar, Michael A. Smith, William Porter McRoberts, Neil S. Sasaki
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Patent number: 9283003Abstract: Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Patent number: 9283089Abstract: An expandable implant device for implantation at a surgical site is provided. The implant device is made of cortical bone and includes a top and bottom piece, both pieces configured to couple with each other. The top piece has superior and inferior surfaces, and at least a tapered leading end configured to distract open an intervertebral disc space so that the top piece can be slidably inserted over the bottom piece until a desired overlap is achieved. A composite interbody bone implant device is also provided including a body skeleton having a non-bone composition, such as a polymer, formed into a shape and including one or more cavities which can be filled with other material, for example, allograft material. A method of placing an expandable device into a disc space is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: William F. McKay
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Patent number: 9283004Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to orthopedic implantable device technology, and more specifically to implantable devices for use in stabilizing the occipitocervical junction and the cervical spine. For example, the disclosure relates to embodiments of an implantable orthopedic assembly generally comprising an occipital plate and one or more repositionable clamping assemblies for securing a stabilizing rod at a nonzero distance from a plate surface. One or more rails may extend laterally from a plate to support a clamping assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Hammer, Tara Ziolo, Stephen Termyna
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Patent number: 9282997Abstract: A growing rod for mounting between attachment mechanisms that are secured to anatomical structures of a patient having scoliosis. The growing rod includes a base rod having an attachment end, an extendable rod that is translatable relative to the base rod along a longitudinal axis and a housing enclosing at least a portion of the extendable rod therein. A magnet is rotatably mounted within the housing and is enclosed by a top magnet cover and a bottom magnet cover. The magnet includes a first pole and a second pole. A gear reduction mechanism is associated with the magnet and the extendable rod. The gear reduction mechanism reduces an output rotation to the extendable rod relative to an input rotation from the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Markus Hunziker
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Patent number: 9282977Abstract: The invention comprises an intramedullary fixation implant and a method for joining bones and translating compression between the bones for treating various digital deformities. The intramedullary fixation implant comprises a first fixation portion and a second fixation portion connected to the first fixation portion, wherein the second fixation portion comprises a first projection and a second projection separated by a slot, and wherein the first projection and the second projection comprise a plurality of barbs shaped and arranged along the first and second projections such that they cooperatively form a thread along the second fixation portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: EXTREMITY MEDICAL LLCInventors: Raymond Penzimer, James Gannoe
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Patent number: 9283091Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an outer surface that defines an oblique surface. A wall is connectable with the implant body and translatable relative to the oblique surface. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Thomas E. Drochner, Richard A. Hynes, James P Duncan
