Patents by Inventor Vladimir ZEETSER

Vladimir ZEETSER 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: 20190336170
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for correcting hallux varus joint deformity in a foot. The method can include forming a first hole in a first metatarsal of the foot from a medial side to a lateral side of the first metatarsal. A second hole can be formed in a proximal phalanx of a hallux that extends from a medial side to a lateral side of the proximal phalanx. The method includes passing a suture through the first hole, along a lateral side of a first metatarsal phalangeal joint, and through the second hole. The suture can be tensioned between the first and second holes to reduce the hallux to a rectus position relative to the first metatarsal. The suture can be secured within the first and second holes with a first interference screw inserted within the first hole and a second interference screw inserted within the second hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Patent number: 10213238
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: FastForward Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Patent number: 10172645
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for correcting hallux varus joint deformity in a foot. The method can include forming a first hole in a first metatarsal of the foot from a medial side to a lateral side of the first metatarsal. A second hole can be formed in a proximal phalanx of a hallux that extends from a medial side to a lateral side of the proximal phalanx. The method includes passing a suture through the first hole, along a lateral side of a first metatarsal phalangeal joint, and through the second hole. The suture can be tensioned between the first and second holes to reduce the hallux to a rectus position relative to the first metatarsal. The suture can be secured within the first and second holes with a first interference screw inserted within the first hole and a second interference screw inserted within the second hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: FastForward Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Publication number: 20170340369
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Publication number: 20170333101
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for correcting hallux varus joint deformity in a foot. The method can include forming a first hole in a first metatarsal of the foot from a medial side to a lateral side of the first metatarsal. A second hole can be formed in a proximal phalanx of a hallux that extends from a medial side to a lateral side of the proximal phalanx. The method includes passing a suture through the first hole, along a lateral side of a first metatarsal phalangeal joint, and through the second hole. The suture can be tensioned between the first and second holes to reduce the hallux to a rectus position relative to the first metatarsal. The suture can be secured within the first and second holes with a first interference screw inserted within the first hole and a second interference screw inserted within the second hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Patent number: 9737348
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: FastForward Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Patent number: 9693812
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the stable bone. In some embodiments, a bone plate has an elongate plate body and wings extending laterally from the plate body. The wings may be configured to generally follow the circumferential contours of the bone when placed on the bone in use. The bone plate can further include means for positioning cerclage material on the bone plate such that the cerclage material extends circumferentially over the wings rather than on the bone, thereby reducing the total contact area between the cerclage material and the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: FastForward Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Publication number: 20160157904
    Abstract: Described herein are methods sand devices for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the stable bone. In some embodiments, a bone plate has an elongate plate body and wings extending laterally from the plate body. The wings may be configured to generally follow the circumferential contours of the bone when placed on the bone in use. The bone plate can further include means for positioning cerclage material on the bone plate such that the cerclage material extends circumferentially over the wings rather than on the bone, thereby reducing the total contact area between the cerclage material and the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir ZEETSER, Dawn BURATTI
  • Publication number: 20150313655
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Publication number: 20150282849
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Patent number: 8998904
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: FastForward Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Patent number: 8821551
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: FastFoward Surgical Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Publication number: 20140081336
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: FASTFORWARD SURGICAL INC.
    Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
  • Publication number: 20140025123
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Vladimir ZEETSER, Dawn BURATTI