Patents by Inventor Heiko Koller
Heiko Koller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240099713Abstract: According to one aspect, a surgical suturing device (10) is proposed for closing an incision or two layers of a target soft tissue (70). The suturing device (10) comprises: a shuttle driving mechanism (14) for driving a shuttle (36) of a suture holder assembly (30); a soft tissue window (22) for receiving at least a portion of the target tissue (70); an ejection window (23) sized and shaped to allow a suture holder assembly (30) to be ejected out of the suturing device (10) through the ejection window (23); and a chamber (26) for receiving a set of suture holder assemblies (30). The suturing device can be used to create suture loops through the target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Heiko KOLLER, Tamás Fülöp FEKETE, Daniel HASCHTMANN, Dezsö János JESZENSZKY, Tom OVERES
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Publication number: 20240032969Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a plate that is seated between the receiver member and the rod and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a hook that extends out from the receiver member to hook onto an anatomical structure or another implant to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: J. Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Christopher Ramsay, Kevin Lee, Joseph Peterson, Ben Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Brad Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Publication number: 20240016521Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member. The distal portion of the wing can define a bone anchor opening through which one or more auxiliary bone anchors can be disposed to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to a proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a caudal direction or a cephalad direction. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to the proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a medial direction or a lateral direction. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Inventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Joseph Peterson, Benjamin Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Bradford Currier, Claudius Thorne, Masashi Neo
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Patent number: 11793551Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a plate that is seated between the receiver member and the rod and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a hook that extends out from the receiver member to hook onto an anatomical structure or another implant to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: J. Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Christopher Ramsay, Kevin Lee, Joseph Peterson, Ben Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Brad Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Publication number: 20230329760Abstract: A rod system, in particular, for the spine, includes a first rod, a second rod, and a connector for connecting the first rod and the second rod. The connector includes a main body defining a first rod seat configured to hold the first rod in a fixed manner and a second rod seat configured to accommodate a second rod, and a fixation member and a closure member that are interchangeably mountable to the main body. When the fixation member is mounted to the main body, the fixation member is engageable with the portion of the second rod to hold the second rod in a fixed manner relative to the main bod, while when the closure member is mounted to the main body, the closure member is configured to hold the second rod to the main body in a slidable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Timo Biedermann, Heiko Koller
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Publication number: 20230270467Abstract: There is proposed a bone fastener assembly comprising a bone fastener comprising a bone fastener head and a bone fastener shaft, a correction instrument and/or a locking insert, and a rod receiving head. The rod receiving head includes at least two rod receiving passages, and which can thus be connected to two rods. Moreover, the movement of the rod receiving head in relation to the bone fastener can be blocked prior to placing a rod into the rod receiving head. The proposed bone fastener assembly may be used for example for correcting larger spinal deformities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: INNO4SPINE AGInventors: Heiko KOLLER, Dezsö János JESZENSZKY, Daniel HASCHTMANN, Tamás Fülöp FEKETE, Adriano VIGANÒ
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Patent number: 11717327Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member. The distal portion of the wing can define a bone anchor opening through which one or more auxiliary bone anchors can be disposed to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to a proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a caudal direction or a cephalad direction. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to the proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a medial direction or a lateral direction. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Joseph Peterson, Benjamin Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Bradford Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Publication number: 20230190337Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform, wherein the screw-head platform comprises a primary recess for receiving a primary rod, and a main vertebral body screw rotatably connected to the screw-head platform .Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Publication number: 20230172641Abstract: A spinal bone fastener assembly connects or aligns at least two rods and includes a bone fastener having a bone fastener head and a bone fastener shaft with a shaft axis. The assembly further includes an elongated connector head for receiving the two rods, at least one rod fastener, at least one bone fastener engaging insert and/or at least one rod receiving inlay. The connector head includes one rod receiving passage extending longitudinally or at least two rod receiving passages extending sideways through the elongated connector head. The connector head also includes an elongated bone fastener head receiving recess, which is open to the head bottom side, and at least one locking feature for engaging with the rod fastener. The recess provides at least one translational degree of freedom for the bone fastener, and at least one rotational degree of freedom for the bone fastener around the shaft axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: INNO4SPINE AGInventors: Daniel HASCHTMANN, Heiko KOLLER, Dezsö János JESZENSZKY, Tamás Fülöp FEKETE, Adriano VIGANÒ
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Patent number: 11653955Abstract: A rod system, in particular, for the spine, includes a first rod, a second rod, and a connector for connecting the first rod and the second rod. The connector includes a main body defining a first rod seat configured to hold the first rod in a fixed manner and a second rod seat configured to accommodate a second rod, and a fixation member and a closure member that are interchangeably mountable to the main body. When the fixation member is mounted to the main body, the fixation member is engageable with the portion of the second rod to hold the second rod in a fixed manner relative to the main bod, while when the closure member is mounted to the main body, the closure member is configured to hold the second rod to the main body in a slidable manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: BIEDERMANN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Timo Biedermann, Heiko Koller
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Patent number: 11602378Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform (102), wherein the screw-head platform (102) comprises a primary recess (112) for receiving a primary rod (114), and a main vertebral body screw (104) rotatably connected to the screw-head platform (102).Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Publication number: 20230069765Abstract: A spinal rod connector assembly is provided for connecting and axially aligning two in situ spinal posterior rod portions. The spinal rod connector assembly comprises a rod connector and one or more rod fasteners. The rod connector comprises a rod receiving passage extending between two opposite ends of the rod connector. Seats are provided along the passage to engage with the rod portions when the spinal rod assembly has been implanted. The rod connector comprises one or more locking holes extending from the connector top side into or towards the rod receiving passage. The one or more locking holes being sized and shaped for engaging with the one or more rod fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: INNO4SPINE AGInventors: Tamás Fülöp FEKETE, Heiko KOLLER, Dezsö János JESZENSZKY, Daniel HASCHTMANN, Adriano VIGANÒ, Tom OVERES
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Publication number: 20230048510Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to overcome at least some of the problems associated with elongating an existing pedicle screw and rod construct. To this end, there is proposed a spinal rod assembly for elongating an in situ spinal posterior rod system by connecting the spinal rod construct to a head of an in situ bone fastener. The spinal rod assembly according to one embodiment comprises a rod connector and at least one rod fastener, wherein the rod connector comprises a first connector head and a second connector head, connected by an elongated bar, and forming a space between the first and second connector heads. The first connector head comprises a first pocket for receiving a first rod end, while the second connector head comprises a second pocket for receiving a second rod end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: INNO4SPINE AGInventors: Daniel HASCHTMANN, Heiko KOLLER, Dezsö János JESZENSZKY, Tamás Fülöp FEKETE, Tom OVERES
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Publication number: 20220022920Abstract: A rod system, in particular, for the spine, includes a first rod, a second rod, and a connector for connecting the first rod and the second rod. The connector includes a main body defining a first rod seat configured to hold the first rod in a fixed manner and a second rod seat configured to accommodate a second rod, and a fixation member and a closure member that are interchangeably mountable to the main body. When the fixation member is mounted to the main body, the fixation member is engageable with the portion of the second rod to hold the second rod in a fixed manner relative to the main bod, while when the closure member is mounted to the main body, the closure member is configured to hold the second rod to the main body in a slidable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Timo Biedermann, Heiko Koller
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Publication number: 20220015806Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a plate that is seated between the receiver member and the rod and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a hook that extends out from the receiver member to hook onto an anatomical structure or another implant to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Medos International SarlInventors: J. Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Christopher Ramsay, Kevin Lee, Joseph Peterson, Ben Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Brad Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Patent number: 11191581Abstract: Longitudinally-adjustable bone anchors and related methods are disclosed herein. The ability to adjust a bone anchor longitudinally can allow the surgeon to bring an implanted bone anchor up to the rod instead of or in addition to bringing the rod down to the bone anchor, which can simplify or eliminate the rod contouring step and reduce or eliminate reduction forces. For example, the surgeon can use a pre-bent rod or put “ideal contours” into a rod, lay the rod across a series of bone anchors, and adjust each bone anchor longitudinally to meet the rod. As another example, coarse adjustment of the fixation system can be achieved by contouring the rod and then fine adjustments can be made by bringing each bone anchor up or down to the rod. Various adjustment mechanisms are disclosed, including bone anchors with telescoping portions and bone anchors with risers or spacers.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Heiko Koller, J. Riley Hawkins, Christopher Ramsay
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Patent number: 11154332Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a plate that is seated between the receiver member and the rod and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a hook that extends out from the receiver member to hook onto an anatomical structure or another implant to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: J. Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Christopher Ramsay, Kevin Lee, Joseph Peterson, Ben Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Brad Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Publication number: 20210100589Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member. The distal portion of the wing can define a bone anchor opening through which one or more auxiliary bone anchors can be disposed to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to a proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a caudal direction or a cephalad direction. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to the proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a medial direction or a lateral direction. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Joseph Peterson, Benjamin Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Bradford Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Patent number: 10898232Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member. The distal portion of the wing can define a bone anchor opening through which one or more auxiliary bone anchors can be disposed to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to a proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a caudal direction or a cephalad direction. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to the proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a medial direction or a lateral direction. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Medos International SàrlInventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Joseph Peterson, Benjamin Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Bradford Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Patent number: 10779861Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a plate that is seated between the receiver member and the rod and accommodates one or more auxiliary bone anchors that augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Another exemplary assembly can include a hook that extends out from the receiver member to hook onto an anatomical structure or another implant to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: J. Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Christopher Ramsay, Kevin Lee, Joseph Peterson, Ben Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Brad Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo