Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a drive assembly and a knife bar assembly that can be selectively coupled together or uncoupled from each other to place the stapling device in a cutting mode or in a non-cutting mode. The stapling device may also include a locking member that locks a distal portion of the anvil to a distal portion of the cartridge assembly to define a maximum tissue gap between the anvil and the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a drive assembly and a knife bar assembly that can be selectively coupled together or uncoupled from each other to place the stapling device in a cutting mode or in a non-cutting mode. The stapling device may also include a locking member that locks a distal portion of the anvil to a distal portion of the cartridge assembly to define a maximum tissue gap between the anvil and the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.

Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a drive assembly and a knife bar assembly that can be selectively coupled together or uncoupled from each other to place the stapling device in a cutting mode or in a non-cutting mode. The stapling device may also include a locking member that locks a distal portion of the anvil to a distal portion of the cartridge assembly to define a maximum tissue gap between the anvil and the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: An endoscope includes a cleaning assembly that enables cleaning of a lens of the endoscope during a surgical procedure to maintain a clear image without having to remove the endoscope from the patient's body. The cleaning assembly includes an ultrasonic transducer operatively coupled to the lens to provide vibration thereto to remove fluids and debris from the lens, and an ultrasonic generator providing driving signals to the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A surgical stapling device includes a drive assembly and a knife bar assembly that can be selectively coupled together or uncoupled from each other to place the stapling device in a cutting mode or in a non-cutting mode. The stapling device may also include a locking member that locks a distal portion of the anvil to a distal portion of the cartridge assembly to define a maximum tissue gap between the anvil and the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a cutting block and methods for guiding the cutting of a tibia and a femur in preparation for one or more knee arthroplasty implants. Some embodiments include configurations and methods that enable a common cutting block positioned medially, laterally, or centrally relative to a tibia, and to be positioned relative to a femur on either of a patient's left leg or right leg.

Abstract: A staple reload includes a body having spaced side walls, an upper surface that extends between the upper ends of the spaced side walls, and tissue stops that extend upwardly from the side walls to a position above the upper surface of the body. A portion of the upper surface of the body positioned distally of the tissue stops defines a tissue contact surface of the body. The tissue contact surface defines rows of staple receiving slots. The tissue stops are positioned adjacent a proximal-most staple receiving slot(s) and have a distal surface that defines the proximal end of the tissue contact surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include instruments and methods for preparing a femur to receive a femoral component of a knee arthroplasty system, with some embodiments configured to enable anterior referencing techniques, posterior referencing techniques, and to facilitate intraoperative switching between anterior and posterior referencing techniques. Other embodiments of the invention include cutting blocks and methods for preparing a femur to receive a knee arthroplasty system femoral component, with some embodiments including cutting blocks that can be used in both an anterior referencing technique and a posterior referencing technique, thereby reducing the number of cutting blocks required to provide an instrument set capable of implanting all available sizes of femoral components with both anterior and posterior referencing techniques.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.

Abstract: A system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a dilator with an expandable sleeve positioned around its outer surface that accepts one or more additional dilators or retractors between the sleeve and the dilator to form an access port to a surgical site in a patient. The system can be used in spinal surgical procedures and the sleeve and one or more additional components of the system can be radiolucent and disposable after use.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a cutting block and methods for guiding the cutting of a tibia and a femur in preparation for one or more knee arthroplasty implants. Sonic embodiments include configurations and methods that enable a common cutting block positioned medially, laterally, or centrally relative to a tibia, and to be positioned relative to a femur on either of a patient's left leg or right leg.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include instruments and methods for preparing a femur to receive a femoral component of a knee arthroplasty system, with some embodiments configured to enable anterior referencing techniques, posterior referencing techniques, and to facilitate intraoperative switching between anterior and posterior referencing techniques. Other embodiments of the invention include cutting blocks and methods for preparing a femur to receive a knee arthroplasty system femoral component, with some embodiments including cutting blocks that can be used in both an anterior referencing technique and a posterior referencing technique, thereby reducing the number of cutting blocks required to provide an instrument set capable of implanting all available sizes of femoral components with both anterior and posterior referencing techniques.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include surgical instruments and methods for providing a joint arthroplasty system configured for use with skeletal structures that may fee deformed or may have defects. In some embodiments, patient-matched surfaces arc prepared to engage with deformations or defects, and other reference points or surfaces are provided to give alignment guidance to enable appropriate placement of a reconstructive system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for guiding surgical instruments to prepare a bone surface for joint reconstruction or repair. Examples include a surgical guide having a base and at least one linearly repositionable leg that provides depth tactile feed-back for an orthopedic preparation device, such as a reamer or impactor. Other example devices and systems include a surgical guide that operates with a positive depth stop for an orthopedic reaming or impacting device. The guide preferably includes a surface that forms a complementary fit with a specific portion of patient anatomy.

Abstract: An implant includes a first component including a wall that defines a first surface and a second surface. The first surface defines a first opening and the second surface defines a second opening. The second opening is spaced apart from the first opening to define a cavity therebetween. A second component is supported by the first component and configured for movement relative thereto. The second component is movable between a first configuration such that the second component is disposed between the first opening and the second opening within the cavity and a second, expanded configuration such that the second component simultaneously passes through the first and second openings to extend from the cavity. Methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods for guiding placement, orientation, and fixation of an orthopedic implant. Examples include a surgical guide having a first surface structured to fit within a prosthetic cup, at least one guide hole through the first surface, and an alignment structure having a contour formed from data indicative of the patient anatomy. The contour of the alignment surface is complementary to a portion of the patient anatomy in a unique orientation that aligns the guide hole with tissue suitable for receiving a fastener. The alignment structure preferably includes an arm with a first end coupled to a rim of the guide and a second end coupled to the contour. In certain implementations, the guide includes a plurality of alignment structures. Further disclosed are methods of making and using a surgical guide for aligning an orthopedic implant.