Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Orphanos
Stephen J. Orphanos 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: 20250161020Abstract: A device having an implantable body associated with at least two filaments or sutures and configured for use in soft tissue reconstructions is provided. One exemplary embodiment includes an implantable body, an adjustable filament loop for holding ligament grafts that is coupled to the body, and a shuttle suture removably coupled to the implantable body and configured for shuttling the body through at least a portion of a bone tunnel. The loop can be defined by a self-locking knot, and one or more loop-adjusting limbs can extend from the knot, with a portion of the limb(s) also extending into a hollow portion of the shuttle suture. In some embodiments having two adjustable limbs, an intermediate portion of each limb can be the portions disposed in respective hollow portions of the shuttle suture. Other configurations of devices and systems, as well as methods for performing ACL repairs, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2025Publication date: May 22, 2025Inventors: Adam C. Gustafson, Meghan A. Pasquali, David B. Spencier, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Stephen J. Orphanos
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Publication number: 20250072911Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for preparing a glenoid to receive an implant using a transhumeral approach are disclosed. Various tools, such as a reamer attachment, can be disposed in a glenohumeral space proximate to the glenoid, and then a driver or other shaft can be separately introduced into the glenohumeral space. The driver can be coupled to the reamer attachment and then operated to treat or otherwise prepare the glenoid to receive an implant. After the reamer attachment is no longer needed to perform the desired treatment, it can be detached from the driver and both the reamer attachment and driver can be removed from the glenohumeral space. The disclosed systems, devices, and methods can be performed with or without a guidewire, and various other instruments, such as those for identifying a center of the glenoid, can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Mollie Waters, Jae S. Stelzer, Paul Favorito, Peter Chalmers, Robert Ciocca, Anders Ekelund
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Publication number: 20250072910Abstract: Surgical systems and instruments for performing shoulder repair procedures using a transhumeral approach are disclosed. The systems include a humeral guide configured to set a path of travel for a guide pin that operates bone preparation instruments with a transhumeral approach. The guide pin can selectively engage one or more bone preparation instruments disposed at a humeral resection surface and operate the tool(s) by powering the guide pin from below the humeral resection surface. A handle assembly can be used to position bone preparation instruments at the surgical site, with the handle assembly being selectively mountable to the humeral guide. The humeral guide can also have a sizer attachment coupled to it to assist in measuring and sizing locations for an implant to be placed on the humeral resection surface. Measuring, reaming, broaching, and implanting actions can all be performed with assistance from the humeral guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Mollie Waters, Raymond Murphy, Robert Ciocca, Jae S. Stelzer
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Publication number: 20250072905Abstract: Devices and methods for performing a humeral cut are disclosed, the humeral cut being performed to prepare a surgical site to receive a prosthesis. In at least some embodiments, a humeral resection guide is provided that includes a plurality of arms that can be selectively coupled and decoupled from each other, thus enabling the arms to be individually delivered to a surgical site and then subsequently coupled together. This type of configuration allows for less trauma to the tissue in and/or surrounding the shoulder joint because the components being delivered to the surgical site are smaller during delivery than when in use. Additional features are provided that help create a preferred fit with respect to the humeral head to set a desired resecting plane, as well as to insure cutting tools do not harm surrounding tissue. Various embodiments of these devices, and methods of using the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Mollie Waters, Robert Ciocca
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Publication number: 20240341778Abstract: Reamer instruments and related methods are disclosed for use in preparing bone, such as a glenoid bone surface, to receive an implant requiring one of two or more possible surface geometries. Described reamer instruments can have a modular or multi-component design. A minimal number of components can be particular to a particular required geometry, which can allow assembly and use of reamer instruments of the present disclosure to be flexible, intuitive, and efficient. In some embodiments, a disposable reamer head assembly can be driven by a disposable drive tip through a pin-on-pin connection. The remaining components of the reamer instrument can be sterilized and re-used. To prepare bone for a half-wedge implant, a half-wedge housing can be coupled to a reamer instrument handle and a depth stop can be coupled to the housing to achieve the required geometry. Alternatively, a full-wedge housing can be coupled to the instrument handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Gary Fernandes, Christian Amaral, Francisco A. Amaral, Raymond F. Murphy, Robert Ciocca
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Publication number: 20240341967Abstract: Shoulder joint implants are disclosed herein for use in shoulder reconstruction that are configured to facilitate the inclusion a central bone screw for augmented bone fixation. The implant can include a baseplate (or metaglene) configured to secure a glenosphere or other prosthetic component to the glenoid. To facilitate lateral or proximal insertion of a central bone screw through the implant, a throughbore defined along the central axis of the metaglene can be widened to accommodate the maximum diameter of the screw. To enable fixation of the glenosphere to the metaglene, a collet can be configured to engage the smaller diameter of a glenosphere coupling element and inserted into the central throughbore. The collet and the bone screw can be separate parts, thereby making insertion of the bone screw optional. Alternatively, the collet and bone screw can be integrated together to form a unitary construct.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Brian Otrando, William Murphy, Steven Reppucci
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Publication number: 20240115393Abstract: Shoulder joint implants are disclosed herein for use in shoulder reconstruction that are configured to facilitate the inclusion a central bone screw for augmented bone fixation. The implant can include a baseplate (or metaglene) configured to secure a glenosphere or other prosthetic component to the glenoid. To facilitate lateral or proximal insertion of a central bone screw through the implant, a throughbore defined along the central axis of the metaglene can be widened to accommodate the maximum diameter of the screw. To enable fixation of the glenosphere to the metaglene, a collet can be configured to engage the smaller diameter of a glenosphere coupling element and inserted into the central throughbore. The collet and the bone screw can be separate parts, thereby making insertion of the bone screw optional. Alternatively, the collet and bone screw can be integrated together to form a unitary construct.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Brian Otrando, William Murphy, Steven Reppucci
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Publication number: 20240108433Abstract: Devices and methods for improved access to a surgical site are the basis of the present disclosure. The improved access can be provided by way of a displacement wrap that can be used to engage tissue that impedes access to the surgical site. The displacement wrap, which can be a textile, can be wrapped around the tissue and subsequently manipulated to move the wrap, and thus the tissue, out of the way to improve access. The displacement wrap includes locking features formed in it that allow for selective tensioning of the tissue being engaged and moved. The locking features can engage another portion of the wrap and/or can be engaged by another component associated with the wrap, such as a locking suture. Methods of using the wrap in various surgical procedures that would benefit from moving tissue to improve surgical site access are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Vivian Liang, James Brownhill, Mollie Waters, Michael Fortin
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Patent number: 11925362Abstract: Reamer instruments and related methods are disclosed for use in preparing bone, such as a glenoid bone surface, to receive an implant requiring one of two or more possible surface geometries. Described reamer instruments can have a modular or multi-component design. A minimal number of components can be particular to a particular required geometry, which can allow assembly and use of reamer instruments of the present disclosure to be flexible, intuitive, and efficient. In some embodiments, a disposable reamer head assembly can be driven by a disposable drive tip through a pin-on-pin connection. The remaining components of the reamer instrument can be sterilized and re-used. To prepare bone for a half-wedge implant, a half-wedge housing can be coupled to a reamer instrument handle and a depth stop can be coupled to the housing to achieve the required geometry. Alternatively, a full-wedge housing can be coupled to the instrument handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Gary Fernandes, Christian Amaral, Francisco A. Amaral, Raymond F. Murphy, Robert Ciocca
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Patent number: 11903839Abstract: Shoulder joint implants are disclosed herein for use in shoulder reconstruction that are configured to facilitate the inclusion a central bone screw for augmented bone fixation. The implant can include a baseplate (or metaglene) configured to secure a glenosphere or other prosthetic component to the glenoid. To facilitate lateral or proximal insertion of a central bone screw through the implant, a throughbore defined along the central axis of the metaglene can be widened to accommodate the maximum diameter of the screw. To enable fixation of the glenosphere to the metaglene, a collet can be configured to engage the smaller diameter of a glenosphere coupling element and inserted into the central throughbore. The collet and the bone screw can be separate parts, thereby making insertion of the bone screw optional. Alternatively, the collet and bone screw can be integrated together to form a unitary construct.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited CompanyInventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Brian Otrando, William Murphy, Steven Reppucci
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Patent number: 11896200Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a surgeon with improved viewing angles during arthroscopic surgical procedures are provided. In some embodiments, a cannula is provided that includes an elongate body that can extend along a longitudinal axis, the body having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending through the body between openings at the proximal and distal ends. The cannula can have a first flange member that can extend at least partially around at least one of the openings, and the first flange member can have a distal-facing surface, where at least a portion of the distal-facing surface can be reflective.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Kirsten H. Aarsvold, Brian Otrando
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Patent number: 11844536Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for instability repair are provided. In general, a surgical device can be configured to drill a hole in bone and to deliver a suture anchor into the hole. In this way, a single surgical device can drill the hole and deliver the anchor into the hole for securing soft tissue to the bone. The anchor can be configured to allow the soft tissue to be secured to the bone using a suture coupled to a suture anchor without the need to knot or otherwise tie the suture to secure the soft tissue in place relative to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Brian Otrando, Stephen J. Orphanos, Kirsten H. Aarsvold
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Publication number: 20230181199Abstract: Reamer instruments and related methods are disclosed for use in preparing bone, such as a glenoid bone surface, to receive an implant requiring one of two or more possible surface geometries. Described reamer instruments can have a modular or multi-component design. A minimal number of components can be particular to a particular required geometry, which can allow assembly and use of reamer instruments of the present disclosure to be flexible, intuitive, and efficient. In some embodiments, a disposable reamer head assembly can be driven by a disposable drive tip through a pin-on-pin connection. The remaining components of the reamer instrument can be sterilized and re-used. To prepare bone for a half-wedge implant, a half-wedge housing can be coupled to a reamer instrument handle and a depth stop can be coupled to the housing to achieve the required geometry. Alternatively, a full-wedge housing can be coupled to the instrument handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Gary Fernandes, Christian Amaral, Francisco A. Amaral, Raymond F. Murphy, Robert Ciocca
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Publication number: 20230104079Abstract: A tissue repair construct having first and second implants coupled via a flexible element is provided. The flexible element forms an adjustable loop closed with a sliding knot, and has first and second free ends extending from the knot formed by wrapping the second end around the first end. The second implant can have a changeable configuration. The construct can be placed within a surgical site in a patient's body such that the first implant is passed into a bone adjacent to soft tissue and the second implant is disposed on an opposed side of the soft tissue. The first free end of the flexible element is configured to be tensioned to decrease a size of the loop and thereby change the configuration of the second implant and to thereby cause at least the second implant to move towards the first implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Brian Otrando, Kirsten H. Aarsvold
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Publication number: 20230107521Abstract: A device having an implantable body associated with at least two filaments or sutures and configured for use in soft tissue reconstructions is provided. One exemplary embodiment includes an implantable body, an adjustable filament loop for holding ligament grafts that is coupled to the body, and a shuttle suture removably coupled to the implantable body and configured for shuttling the body through at least a portion of a bone tunnel. The loop can be defined by a self-locking knot, and one or more loop-adjusting limbs can extend from the knot, with a portion of the limb(s) also extending into a hollow portion of the shuttle suture. In some embodiments having two adjustable limbs, an intermediate portion of each limb can be the portions disposed in respective hollow portions of the shuttle suture. Other configurations of devices and systems, as well as methods for performing ACL repairs, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Adam C. Gustafson, Meghan A. Pasquali, David B. Spenciner, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Stephen J. Orphanos
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Patent number: 11534288Abstract: A device having an implantable body associated with at least two filaments or sutures and configured for use in soft tissue reconstructions is provided. One exemplary embodiment includes an implantable body, an adjustable filament loop for holding ligament grafts that is coupled to the body, and a shuttle suture removably coupled to the implantable body and configured for shuttling the body through at least a portion of a bone tunnel. The loop can be defined by a self-locking knot, and one or more loop-adjusting limbs can extend from the knot, with a portion of the limb(s) also extending into a hollow portion of the shuttle suture. In some embodiments having two adjustable limbs, an intermediate portion of each limb can be the portions disposed in respective hollow portions of the shuttle suture. Other configurations of devices and systems, as well as methods for performing ACL repairs, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Adam C. Gustafson, Meghan A. Pasquali, David B. Spenciner, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Stephen J. Orphanos
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Patent number: 11534154Abstract: A tissue repair construct having first and second implants coupled via a flexible element is provided. The flexible element forms an adjustable loop closed with a sliding knot, and has first and second free ends extending from the knot formed by wrapping the second end around the first end. The second implant can have a changeable configuration. The construct can be placed within a surgical site in a patient's body such that the first implant is passed into a bone adjacent to soft tissue and the second implant is disposed on an opposed side of the soft tissue. The first free end of the flexible element is configured to be tensioned to decrease a size of the loop and thereby change the configuration of the second implant and to thereby cause at least the second implant to move towards the first implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Brian Otrando, Kirsten H. Aarsvold
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Publication number: 20220087514Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a surgeon with improved viewing angles during arthroscopic surgical procedures are provided. In some embodiments, a cannula is provided that includes an elongate body that can extend along a longitudinal axis, the body having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending through the body between openings at the proximal and distal ends. The cannula can have a first flange member that can extend at least partially around at least one of the openings, and the first flange member can have a distal-facing surface, where at least a portion of the distal-facing surface can be reflective.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Kirsten H. Aarsvold, Brian Otrando
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Patent number: 11219355Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing a surgeon with improved viewing angles during arthroscopic surgical procedures are provided. In some embodiments, a cannula is provided that includes an elongate body that can extend along a longitudinal axis, the body having a proximal end, a distal end, a lumen extending through the body between openings at the proximal and distal ends. The cannula can have a first flange member that can extend at least partially around at least one of the openings, and the first flange member can have a distal-facing surface, where at least a portion of the distal-facing surface can be reflective.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, Kirsten H. Aarsvold, Brian Otrando
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Publication number: 20210346009Abstract: Assemblies and methods suitable for knotless arthroscopic repair of tissue defects include two fixation members coupled by two limbs of suture comprising a continuous loop. A unidirectional restriction element that can be a preformed locking, sliding suture knot proximate to one of the fixation members, provides tensioning of the repair.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Stephen J. Orphanos, William Arthur Roosa, Marc R. Helmick, Stuart E. Fromm