Patents Issued in February 23, 2017
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Publication number: 20170049536Abstract: An implant device has an exterior portion forming an exterior surface of the implant. The exterior portion is made of a porous material defining passages through the exterior portion. An inner portion has an outer surface with a treated area that is accessible from the exterior surface through the passages. The treated area has a treatment for direct attachment to bone or soft tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Matthew J. Lomicka
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Publication number: 20170049537Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant having a nanotube on a surface thereof and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to an implant having excellent stability and effectiveness because a nanotube is provided on the surface of the implant and a nanocapsule loaded with a medicine or the like is attached to the nanotube, thereby strengthening the adhesive force with the peripheral soft tissue and allowing to stably load factors related to osteogenesis and inflammation prevention and treatment or the like, thus not making them lost during an implant procedure and therefore not only having an increased lifespan but also preventing almost all occurrences of side effects caused by the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Jung Tae LEE
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Publication number: 20170049538Abstract: An adjustable dental implant comprises an implant body, a connecting structure, and two wings. The implant body comprises a fixture and an abutment. The fixture comprises a top, a bottom, a peripheral surface connected between the top and the bottom, and a joining portion formed on the peripheral surface. The abutment is set on the top of the fixture. The connecting structure is set between the fixture and the abutment. The wings are pivotally connected with two opposite sides of the connecting structure. Or, one of the wings is pivotally connected with the connecting structure, and the other wing is fixed with the connecting structure. The wing or the wings may be adjusted to fit the surface of the cortical bone. Dental posts are allowed to penetrate the alveolar bone entirely to secure the fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: GEO-PROTECTOR TECH. CO., LTD.Inventors: Ping YUN, Tobey TSAI, Benson YUN, Thomas LEE
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Publication number: 20170049539Abstract: Dental implant embodiments comprising one or more non-annular cutaways from a portion of the crown are described. In some embodiments, cutaways, which are implantable beneath the bone line, are orientable during implantation by reference to a dental implant positioning tool to which the dental implant is mated in a known orientation. Mating, in some embodiments, is secured by a detent system which reversibly interlocks the positioning tool and the implant. In some embodiments, a surface of a cutaway is provided with protrusions which stimulate bone regrowth into the volume which the remainder of the cutaway provides.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Yuval JACOBY, Nitzan BICHACHO, Dror SARIG
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Publication number: 20170049540Abstract: A fixed, detachable dental attachment device comprising a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Scott Mullaly
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Publication number: 20170049541Abstract: Provided is a bite registration tool configured to properly adjust its inclination in taking a bite registration and with which an accurate bite registration can be taken. The bite registration tool includes a rear curved plate that has a curved plate shape and is to be arranged between lips and alveolar ridges of a patient; and a front curved plate that has a plate shape, arranged in a manner that one plate surface faces to the rear curved plate having a predetermined gap, to be arranged forward having contact with the lips, wherein the other plate surface of the front curved plate is provided with at least one ridge protruding and extending in a predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Hiroshi KAMOHARA
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Publication number: 20170049542Abstract: A physical model of a set of teeth, wherein the physical model includes a gingival part in which a cavity comprising a cavity wall is formed; and a removable component having a part shaped as a tooth, where the removable component is configured for fitting into the cavity with a gap at an interface between the removable component and the cavity wall. The removable component or the cavity wall includes one or more supporting elements extending across the gap to establish contact between the removable component and the cavity wall to support and position the removable component in the cavity, and where contact between the removable component and the cavity wall at the interface only is provided by the supporting elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: 3Shape A/SInventors: Rune FISKER, Brieuc GILLES, David FISCHER, Steen Frost TOFTHĂJ, Sven NONBOE, Morten Markussen LANG
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Publication number: 20170049543Abstract: A structure and method of visualizing and evaluating areas of tooth contact between upper and lower teeth when the upper and lower arches of a mouth are in a closed or occluded condition. The method may include performing a plurality of readings of tooth contacts, by a pressure sensing device, during a period of time and determining sensing properties of the tooth contacts based on the plurality of readings, wherein the sensing properties include one or more of: sequence of a first tooth contact relative to at least a second tooth contact, and pressure magnitude of the first tooth contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: MARK B. STEVENS, JOHN D. WILSON
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Publication number: 20170049544Abstract: A structure and method of visualizing and evaluating areas of tooth contact between upper and lower teeth when the upper and lower arches of a mouth are in a closed or occluded condition. The method may include performing a plurality of readings of tooth contacts, by a pressure sensing device, during a period of time and determining sensing properties of the tooth contacts based on the plurality of readings, wherein the sensing properties include one or more of: sequence of a first tooth contact relative to at least a second tooth contact, and pressure magnitude of the first tooth contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: MARK B. STEVENS, JOHN D. WILSON
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Publication number: 20170049545Abstract: A system for automatically determining pregnancy toxaemia in at least one animal in a group of animals comprises a sensor for obtaining at least one value representative of a liquid or water uptake of the at least one animal, said sensor being adapted to be positioned in the vicinity of a liquid or water supply station or on the at least one animal; and a processing unit configured for comparing the obtained at least one value representative of a liquid or water uptake of the at least one animal to a mean value representative of an average of the at least one value for the group of animals or to a value deduced therefrom; and for generating a signal and/or alert when the obtained at least one value representative of a liquid or water uptake exceeds the mean value or the value deduced therefrom by a pre-determined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Bernard CARTON
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Publication number: 20170049546Abstract: A first amount of sperm of a first animal and a second amount of sperm of a second animal of the same species, the first amount of sperm and the second amount of sperm sex-selected sperm of the same sex, useful in the in-vivo or in-vitro fertilization of an egg of a female animal of the same species of animal for the production of sex-selected embryos and sex-selected offspring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: XY, LLCInventors: JUAN F. MORENO, MAURICE A. ROSENSTEIN
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Publication number: 20170049547Abstract: Various embodiments of a sling implant system are provided. Embodiments of the implants can include one or more collapsibility and expandability features or portions adapted to improve introduction and deployment of the implant within the patient. The implants can be folded, collapsed or otherwise reduced in size or construct to fit within a delivery tool or catheter for later expandability upon deployment of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Michael A. KNIPFER
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Publication number: 20170049548Abstract: A method of repairing a pelvic floor disorder and a system for carrying out the method are provided. The method is effected by positioning an imaging device in an abdominal, rectal, perianal or vaginal cavity, advancing a surgical instrument through a vaginal wall under guidance of the imaging device to thereby reach a target tissue and using the surgical instrument to attach the tissue repair device to the target tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: POP Medical Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Boaz HARARI, Eyal SANDACH, Menahem NEUMAN
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Publication number: 20170049549Abstract: The invention provides new devices for implantation in a patient having irregular textured surfaces, which devices show significantly improved cellular response compared to conventional smooth and textured implants, indicating that significantly improved biocompatibility would be achieved in vivo. Methods for making such new devices and surface textures are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Ardeshir Bayat, Ernie Hill, Daniel Kyle, Antonios Oikonomou
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Publication number: 20170049550Abstract: A blood clot filter includes a number of locator members and anchor members, each of the members tipped with a retainer encompassed within bio-resorbable cover material. Upon delivery into a blood vessel, the locator and anchor members position the filter near the vessel centerline. After a period of time, the bio-resorbable cover material resorbs, allowing the retainer on the members to penetrate and attach to the vessel wall. A method of implanting the filter includes delivering the filter into a blood vessel and allowing the bio-resorbable cover material to resorb so retainers on the members can engage the vessel walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Alexander Germanovich KASHKAROV, Andrzej J. CHANDUSZKO
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Publication number: 20170049551Abstract: A catheter compiling a housing portion defining an interior cavity and the housing portion comprising a housing member having an interior space dimensioned for housing an indwelling medical device. The elongated member comprises a lumen extending at least from an exit port to a distal port, the housing member is disposed within the lumen, and the lumen is dimensioned in the housing portion to receive a guidewire outside of the interior space of the housing member. A medical device for filtering emboli from blood flowing in a blood vessel of patient comprising an elongate support member and an elongate side branch member connected to the elongate support member. The filter element is attached to the elongate side branch member by a proximal filter element slider, and the elongate side branch member is adapted to maintain the filter element centered in the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Cathleen von Lehe, Sengkham Sirivong
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Publication number: 20170049552Abstract: A treatment aiding device includes a flexible shaft; a filter; linear supporting members; an elastomer member composed of an elastomer in which a penetrating hole is formed, which elastomer member is arranged in the proximal side relative to the opening section of the filter such that the shaft penetrates the penetrating hole, wherein the outer diameter of the end face in which the penetrating hole is formed is larger than the outer diameter of the opening-section side of the filter when the filter is closed; and an outer tube in which a penetrating hole is formed, which outer tube is arranged in the proximal side relative to the opening section of the filter such that the shaft penetrates the penetrating hole in a state which allows movement of the shaft in the longitudinal direction; wherein the elastomer member is fixed in the distal side of the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Kanji Inoue, Takahiro Yagi, Masaki Fujita, Koji Kadowaki, Kazuhiro Tanahashi
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Publication number: 20170049553Abstract: A shaped transplant product 10 derived from human umbilical cord 2 has a collagenous tissue membrane 20 derived from an umbilical cord 2 made essentially of thick collagenous tissue which is shaped to form a soft tissue barrier or wound covering or other internal or external wound healing attachment. The shaped transplant product 10S has a defined memory shape that can be configured to pass through a hollow cylindrical trocar or arthroscopy device for implantation. The defined memory shape can be a hollow elongated split tube. The split tube along the split can have abutting edges. The split tube can have an open split forming a gap between edges adjacent the open slit. The split tube can have overlapping edges. The split tube can have an elongated body having a center portion tapering toward opposing smaller ends to form a pre-set shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Vivex Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Ganey, Tracy Scott Anderson
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Publication number: 20170049554Abstract: A method and device to improve lung function in a patient having restricted ventilation. The device may include an implantable airway bypass device that relieves trapped air. The method may include a treatment procedure that minimizes irritation of tissue to control healing processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Soffio Medical Inc.Inventors: Jianmin LI, George BOURNE, Mark GELFAND, Howard LEVIN, Michael BARENBOYM, Ary CHERNOMORSKY, Benjamin David BELL, Gerhard Andrew FOELSCHE, Mark LEUNG
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Publication number: 20170049555Abstract: A method for treating an aneurysm can include inserting a medical device partially in a first artery and partially in a third artery. The device can be expanded radially outwardly from a first position to a second position to engage an inner surface of the first artery and an inner surface of the third artery, so as to maintain a fluid pathway through said arteries. Further, the device can be positioned such that, when the device is in the second position, a porous membrane of the device is located at a neck of the aneurysm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Leon RUDAKOV, Michael O'CONNOR, Deepak GANDHI
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Publication number: 20170049556Abstract: There is described a device (1) of the reversible type for the connection and reconstruction of a ligament, comprising a central reconstruction portion (9) and two connecting portions (10a, 10b) at the two ends of said central portion (9), characterized in that said connection device is made of silicone, said central portion covers said two connecting portions (10a, 10b ), said two connecting portions (10a, 10b) being generally grid-shaped for receiving fixing means adapted to fix said device (1) to said ligament, said device (1) further comprising an outer carbon coating (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Antonio SAMBUSSETI
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Publication number: 20170049557Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for repairing a tear in soft tissue are disclosed. A method according to the principles of the present disclosure includes connecting an intermediate member to a bone anchor and placing the intermediate member on the soft tissue. The method further includes inserting a first suture through the intermediate member and the soft tissue to attach the intermediate member to the soft tissue and fixing the bone anchor to bone to secure the soft tissue to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Gregory J. Denham, Brian K. Berelsman
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Publication number: 20170049558Abstract: A method and device for securing a tissue graft within a bone passage includes providing a graft fixation device that houses a closed loop having both braided and non-braided portions. A tissue graft is looped through the closed loop at the non-braided portion to attach the tissue graft to the graft fixation device. The graft fixation device is passed through the bone passage and seated against the surface of the bone to secure the tissue graft within the bone passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Anthony Santangelo, Alfred Rodrigue Berube, JR.
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Publication number: 20170049559Abstract: A breast implant is provided which includes a filling, or core having a lower overall density relative to silicone gel-filled or saline-filled implant. The core may be a composite including flexible, bodies, for example, air-containing, or gas-containing, bodies, and a gel medium between or around the bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: David Schuessler
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Publication number: 20170049560Abstract: A system and method for retaining an intraocular lens in an annular pouch implanted into a capsular bag of an eye. The annular pouch uses a circular ridge to maintain placement of the lens relative to the eye. Clarity of the capsular bag is retained over time because the pouch fills the capsular bag and prevents a loss of clarity in the capsular bag due to sagging.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: SCOTT A. CHERNE
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Publication number: 20170049561Abstract: Accommodating intraocular lenses including an optic having an anterior element and a posterior element defining an optic fluid chamber, wherein the optic is aspheric across all powers throughout accommodation or disaccommodation. Intraocular lenses, optionally accommodating, where an optic portion is centered with a midline of a height of the peripheral portion, the height measured in the anterior to posterior direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Terah Whiting SMILEY, Daniel HILDEBRAND, Bryan Patrick FLAHERTY
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Publication number: 20170049562Abstract: An accommodating intraocular lens comprises a first lens component, a second lens component, and an adhesive between portions of the two lens components. The cured adhesive bonds the lens components to form a fluid chamber. The lens components are bonded to one another along a seam which extends circumferentially along at least a portion of the lens components. The lens components may comprise the same polymer material. The cured adhesive also comprises the polymer or a prepolymer of the polymer to provide increased strength. The polymer is hydratable such that the lens components and the cured adhesive therebetween can swell together to inhibit stresses between the lens components and the cured adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Claudio Argento, Bob Vaughan, Amr Salahieh, Tom Saul
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Publication number: 20170049563Abstract: The present invention relates to a stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis in an implantation site in the heart of a patient. Specifically, the present invention relates to an expandable stent for an endoprosthesis used in the treatment of a narrowing of a cardiac valve and/or a cardiac valve insufficiency. So as to ensure that no longitudinal displacement of a valvular prosthesis fastened to a stent will occur relative the stent in the implanted state of the stent, even given the peristaltic motion of the heart, the stent according to the invention comprises at least one fastening portion via which the valvular prosthesis is connectable to the stent. The stent further comprises positioning arches and retaining arches, whereby at least one positioning arch is connected to at least one retaining arch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: JenaValve Technology, Inc.Inventors: Helmut STRAUBINGER, Johannes Jung, Michael J. Girard, Arnulf Mayer
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Publication number: 20170049564Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve having an inflow end and an outflow end includes a collapsible and expandable stent, a collapsible and expandable valve assembly disposed within the stent and having a plurality of leaflets, and a deformable frame having a first end and a second end. The frame includes braided wires forming a body having a lumen extending therethrough for receiving the stent and the valve assembly, the body having a plurality of diameters from the first end to the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie Marie Board, Aaron J. Chalekian, Patrick P. Russo, John Oslund
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Publication number: 20170049565Abstract: This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Steven R. Bailey, Christopher T. Boyle
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Publication number: 20170049566Abstract: A heart valve assembly has a frame comprising an inflow section, an outflow section, and a connecting section that is located between the inflow section and the outflow section. The inflow section has a plurality of legs that extend radially outwardly, and the connecting section has a greater flexibility than the inner section. The assembly also includes a plurality of leaflets coupled to the connecting section, a valve skirt extending from the leaflets towards the inflow section of the frame, and a cuff section, with the legs and the cuff section together defining a cuff for engagement with a native annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Horizon Scientific Corp.Inventors: Min Frank Zeng, Pham Lo
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Publication number: 20170049567Abstract: A loader and method for loading a transcatheter heart valve into a delivery sheath or catheter is described that is also configured to facilitate retrieval of the heart valve back through the delivery sheath while protecting the delivery sheath from damage. Another loader provides for easier crimping and loading of a THV into a delivery sheath or catheter from a storage jar or container. A method for crimping a THV facilitates easier end user preparation of the valve for implantation and reduces the likelihood of tissue deformation in the valve during storage. These devices and methods for deploying THVs simplify the valve replacement procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Asher L. Metchik, Thanh V. Nguyen, Raz Biran, Arvin T. Chang, Taranum Nagpurwala, Jeff Lindstrom
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Publication number: 20170049568Abstract: The invention relates to catheter system for introducing an expandable heart valve stent (150) into the body of a patient, the catheter system comprising: a catheter tip (10) having a seat portion for accommodating the stent (150) in its collapsed state and a stent holder (15) for releasably fixing the stent (150), wherein the seat portion is constituted by a first sleeve-shaped member (11) and a second sleeve-shaped member (21), said sleeve-shaped members (11, 21) being moveable relative to each other and relative to the stent holder (15), and a catheter shaft (30) for connecting the catheter tip (10) to a handle (70).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: JenaValve Technology, Inc.Inventors: Helmut STRAUBINGER, Arnulf MAYER, Johannes JUNG
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Publication number: 20170049569Abstract: A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a prosthetic heart valve. The system includes an inner shaft assembly, a delivery sheath capsule and a handle maintaining a first actuator and a second actuator. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthetic heart valve over the inner shaft assembly. The first actuator is operated to proximally retract the delivery sheath capsule and expose the prosthetic heart valve relative to the capsule. The second actuator is operated to proximally retract the prosthetic heart valve by transmitting forces to the inner shaft assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Adam Shipley, John P. Shanahan, Andrew Crisman
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Publication number: 20170049570Abstract: A system for treating mitral valve regurgitation includes a tensioning device having a plurality of helical anchors and a tensioning filament. One embodiment of the invention includes a method for attaching a tensioning device to the annulus of a mitral valve in a trans-leaflet configuration, and applying a tension force to the tension filament in order to exert force vectors on the annulus, thereby reshaping the mitral valve annulus so that the coaption of the anterior and posterior leaflets of the mitral is improved during ventricular contraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Patricia O'Beirne, Nasser Rafiee
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Publication number: 20170049571Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for repairing a native heart valve. In one embodiment, a repair device for repairing a native mitral valve having an anterior leaflet and a posterior leaflet between a left atrium and a left ventricle comprises a support having a contracted configuration and an extended configuration, and an appendage, such as a flap or apron extending from the support. In the contracted configuration, the support is sized to be inserted under the posterior leaflet between a wall of the left ventricle and chordae tendineae. In the extended configuration, the support is configured to project anteriorly with respect to a posterior wall of the left ventricle by a distance sufficient to position at least a portion of the posterior leaflet toward the anterior leaflet, and the appendage is configured to extend beyond an edge of the posterior leaflet toward the anterior leaflet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Hanson Gifford, III
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Publication number: 20170049572Abstract: Devices and methods for in situ drawing, filtering and seeding cells from the marrow of surrounding bone into a fusion cage without any of the challenges mentioned above. Various implants and devices with aspiration ports that enable in-situ harvesting and mixing of stem cells. These devices may include spinal fusion cages, long bone spacers, lateral grafts and joint replacement devices. Each device utilizes at least one aspiration port for harvesting of stem cell-containing marrow via aspiration from adjacent bony elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Liesbeth Brown, Nimish Parikh, Daniel Keeley, Shannon Cormier
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Publication number: 20170049573Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotatioType: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn M. Gargac
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Publication number: 20170049574Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a set for connecting a prosthetic assembly of an artificial joint, in particular a glenoidal component of a shoulder prosthesis, to a bone, the set comprising:âa prosthetic component comprising a bone contacting surface contacting the bone in an implanted state of the prosthetic component andâseparate bone anchoring means, wherein the bone contacting surface of the prosthetic component is provided with a coupling means adapted to be coupled to the bone anchoring means in a mounted state of the prosthetic component. The coupling means and the bone anchoring means are adapted to achieve a tight-fit connection or a form-fit connection, in particular a snap-fit connection, with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Andrew Hopkins
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Publication number: 20170049575Abstract: A talar implant comprises a body and a stem. The body includes a bone contact surface and an articulation surface located opposite the bone contact surface. The body defines a cavity extending from the bone contact surface into the body. The stem comprises a head and a longitudinal shaft coupled at an angle to the head. The head is sized and configured to be received within the socket defined by the bone contact surface. The stem is configured to be inserted into a hole formed in a bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Braham K. DHILLON, Shawn E. MCGINLEY
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Publication number: 20170049576Abstract: An implant includes a body having a cylindrical portion extending from a first end to a second end, a first nub extending from the first end, and a second nub extending from the second end. The body includes an inner layer, a middle layer, and an outer layer. The inner layer has a first length extending from a tip of the first nub to a tip of the second nub, and has a first central axis collinear with a central longitudinal axis of the implant. The outer layer has a second length extending from the first end to the second end, has a second central axis collinear with the central longitudinal axis, and provides an outer surface of the implant. The middle layer comprises a porous material disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. The inner layer and at least one portion of the middle layer provide the two nubs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jennifer GUILFORD, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Chris ROBINSON, Jon Pope MOSELEY, Bruce COHEN, Robert ANDERSON, Chris HYER, Thomas LEE
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Publication number: 20170049577Abstract: A tissue insertion prosthesis system includes an expansible, multi-chambered implant for use in a tissue prosthesis receiving cavity, such that the implant includes an expansible envelope having a plurality of chambers. The system also includes a method of determining a size of a cavity at a site to be filled by a tissue prosthesis. Finally, the system includes a method to facilitate a removal of a biomaterial delivery device from an inflatable member that has been inserted into a cavity formed by the removal of a portion of a nuclear material from an intervertebral disc and to be filled by a tissue prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Kunovus Pty. Ltd (formerly Spinecell Pty. Ltd)Inventors: Ashish Dhar Diwan, Johnathon Choi, Zoran Milijasevic
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Publication number: 20170049578Abstract: An intervertebral insert member and an instrument for positioning the insert in a space between vertebral bodies in vivo. The insert member is advanced by the instrument into a prepared site located between adjacent vertebral bodies. Upon reaching the appropriate insertion point, the sleeve is retracted and a pivotal motion is imparted to the insert. The insert member is pivotally attached to the distal end of the delivery instrument such that it can be articulated about a pivot point that is located on the insert member until it is properly positioned. The positioning instrument is then released from the insert member and removed from the space between the vertebral bodies. An adjustment screw is available to expand the surfaces of the insert member by displacement of a wedge member within the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Matthew G. Baynham
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Publication number: 20170049579Abstract: A spinal fusion device having a spacer and a fastener and an associated method of use are disclosed. The spinal fusion device preferably has features to prevent excessive insertion of the spacer between two adjacent vertebrae, to ensure proper fenestration, to ensure tight engagement between the spacer and the fastener and between the spinal fusion device and two adjacent vertebrae, to hinder back-out of screws used by the fastener, and to promote compaction and displacement of bone graft material to enhance the fusion process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Raymond J. Quinlan, Michael J. Halperin
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Publication number: 20170049580Abstract: An intervertebral insert member and an instrument for positioning the insert in a space between vertebral bodies in vivo. The insert member is advanced by the instrument into a prepared site located between adjacent vertebral bodies. Upon reaching the appropriate insertion point, the sleeve is retracted and a pivotal motion is imparted to the insert. The insert member is pivotally attached to the distal end of the delivery instrument such that it can be articulated about a pivot point that is located on the insert member until it is properly positioned. The positioning instrument is then released from the insert member and removed from the space between the vertebral bodies. An adjustment screw is available to expand the surfaces of the insert member by displacement of a wedge member within the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventor: Matthew G. Baynham
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Publication number: 20170049581Abstract: Apparatus for locating an attachment position for a reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament on an attachment surface of a bone comprises locating means 51, 61 arranged to locate at least one reference surface 4 of the bone and guide means 53, 54 arranged to define the attachment position in two dimensions on the attachment surface relative to the reference surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Andrew Amis, Andrew Edwards
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Publication number: 20170049582Abstract: A trial kit for a hinged knee implant system is disclosed. The trial kit includes a tibial base plate trial, an adaptor and a tibial bearing insert trial. The adaptor and insert trial can be assembled and the assembly mounted on the tray trial by sliding the assembly in an anterior-posterior direction on the tray trial. The adaptor has a post with a cross-piece. The insert trial has openings and channels to receive the post and cross-piece. The openings are sized, shaped and oriented so that the cross-piece of the elongate post must be oriented in different directions to pass through the different openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: JORDAN T. BRAUN, CHADD W. CLARY, ABRAHAM P. WRIGHT
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Publication number: 20170049583Abstract: The present invention provides a prosthetic hand capable of multiple grasp types. The prosthetic finger units are underactuated both within and between the finger units using a differential mechanism arrangement. The locking movement of the prosthetic thumb unit is coupled to the differential mechanism. As the user repositions the prosthetic thumb unit, the differential mechanism is effected as to alter both the initial positions and force distribution of the prosthetic finger units. The present invention further provides an additive manufacturing molding method for making the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Joseph Thomas Belter, Aaron Michael Dollar, Michael Leddy
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Publication number: 20170049584Abstract: A prosthetic foot with a structural component having a proximal attachment member for fastening the prosthetic foot to a below-knee tube, a below-knee shaft or a prosthetic knee joint, with a forefoot portion secured or formed on the structural component, and with a heel-side spring-damper system which is assigned to the structural component and which is compressed at a heel strike and bears on a sole-side guide element. The structural component is designed as a leaf spring which extends in a posterior direction from the proximal attachment means, and forms an arch and is guided in an anterior and distal direction, wherein the arch protrudes posteriorly beyond the guide element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Martin PUSCH, Jens NORTHEMANN, Darshan RANE, Carsten MONICKE, Nathan Aaron WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20170049585Abstract: A jointless prosthetic foot having a leaf spring which has a distal footfall section, a connecting section and a proximal attachment section which extends in an anterior-posterior direction and to which an attachment adapter can be fixed. The attachment adapter is mounted such as to be movable along a convexly curved path in the anterior-posterior direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Herman BOITEN, Jens NORTHEMANN, Andrea CREMER