Patents by Inventor Paul M. STEMNISKI

Paul M. STEMNISKI 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).

  • Publication number: 20240050164
    Abstract: A system may include a targeting cannula. The targeting cannula may extend from a first end to a second end and may define a hole that extends through the targeting cannula from the first end to the second end. The targeting cannula may include at least one visual marker disposed along a length of the targeting cannula. The at least one visual marker may be identifiable in an image obtained by a fluoroscope. The targeting cannula may include a coupling portion adjacent to the second end that may be configured to engage an imaging device. Methods of using the system also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. STEMNISKI, Jakob KEMPER, Eby PETERS, Ulrich HOFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20240041479
    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: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. STEMNISKI, David G. REYNOLDS
  • Patent number: 11826063
    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: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Stemniski, David G. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20230363794
    Abstract: A system can include a first component having a first body and a second component having a second body. The first body can have a first side and an opposed second side. The first side can have at least one patient-specific surface configured to engage at least one bone in a predetermined manner. The first body can also have a coupling element. The second body can be sized and configured to engage the coupling element to couple the second component to the first component. The second body can include at least one guide surface, and a position of the at least one guide surface can be configured to be adjusted relative to the first component intraoperatively. Methods of using such systems also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. STEMNISKI, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Patent number: 11779356
    Abstract: A system for establishing an intramedullary path includes a body sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space. The body defines a first aperture that extends through the body and is sized and configured to receive a surgical tool therethrough. A first bone engaging structure extends from the body in a first direction and includes a first surface that is complementary to a surface topography of a first bone. When the first surface of the bone engaging structure engages the surface topography of the first bone to which the first surface is complementary, an axis defined by the first aperture is substantially collinear with a mechanical axis of the first bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Stemniski, Richard Obert, Sarah Lancianese
  • Publication number: 20230310012
    Abstract: A medical device has a guide locator and a guide element. The guide locator has a mount body having a conformal surface that is shaped to be complementary to a natural anatomical surface of a patient bone and defining a mount receptacle. The mount body defines a guide receptacle. The guide element includes a guide body having a shape configured to fit with to attach the guide receptacle of the guide locator and a guide slot formed in the guide body. The guide slot includes at least one opening for receiving a tool therethrough. A retention mechanism is configured to hold the guide element within the guide receptacle of the guide locator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: David G. REYNOLDS, Julia C. ALSPAUGH, Paul M. STEMNISKI
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11628003
    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: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20210186530
    Abstract: A system for establishing an intramedullary path includes a body sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space. The body defines a first aperture that extends through the body and is sized and configured to receive a surgical tool therethrough. A first bone engaging structure extends from the body in a first direction and includes a first surface that is complementary to a surface topography of a first bone. When the first surface of the bone engaging structure engages the surface topography of the first bone to which the first surface is complementary, an axis defined by the first aperture is substantially collinear with a mechanical axis of the first bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Paul M. STEMNISKI, Richard OBERT, Sarah Lancianese
  • Publication number: 20200060836
    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: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20200060697
    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: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh