Patents Issued in July 18, 2017
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Patent number: 9707000Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compositions and methods of preparing hydrogel-grafted nerve guides for peripheral nerve regeneration. Particularly, the present invention describes the nerve guides and methods for preparation of hydrogel-grafted nerve guides with encapsulated neurotrophic factors and a nanofiber mesh lining the inner surface of the guide. The present invention also provides methods for peripheral nerve repair using these hydrogel-grafted nerve guides.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Ahmet Hoke, Shawn H. Lim, Xingyu Liu, Hai-Quan Mao
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Patent number: 9707001Abstract: A pin guide for the surgical operation of an avascular necrosis of a femoral head includes a guide body having a central pin guide hole extending along a centerline of the guide body and a plurality of side pin guide holes formed so as to make a specified angle with the central pin guide hole. The side pin guide holes are radially arranged around the central pin guide hole at a front side of the guide body and joined to the central pin guide hole at a rear side of the guide body.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: The Catholic University Industry—Academic Cooperation FoundationInventors: Seok Jung Kim, Min Hyun Kim
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Patent number: 9707002Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the removal of foreign bodies and thrombi from body cavities and blood vessels using a guide wire provided with a distal element with said distal element being provided with an orthogonal structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Phenox GmbHInventors: Elina Henkes, Hans Henkes, Ralf Hannes, Hermann Monstadt
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Patent number: 9707003Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided having articulating, distal end rotation and tip rotational functions. The articulating function includes a wheel rotatable relative to a handle of the surgical instrument and operable to move an articulating section of the surgical instrument from a neutral or straight position to an articulated or bent position. The wheel incorporates a groove in the form of an Archimedes spiral to drive the articulating section between the neutral and bent positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Joseph A. Hoell, Jr., David Carpenter
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Patent number: 9707004Abstract: A surgical device comprising an end effector is disclosed. The surgical device comprises a trigger actuatable to cause the end effector to be energized and a circuit in communication with the trigger. The circuit is configured to, when a first level of force is applied to the trigger, drive the end effector at a first level, when a second level of force is applied to the trigger, drive the end effector at a second level, and, delay by a first period of time between indicating a change in the force applied to the trigger from the first level of force to the second level of force and a change from driving the end effector at the first level to driving the end effector at the second level, wherein the first period of time is sufficient to give a user a warning about the change in the force.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Kevin L. Houser, Stephanie J. Muir, Louis T. DeLuca, Daniel W. Price, William D. Boyd, Galen C. Robertson, Michael J. O'Neil
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Patent number: 9707005Abstract: Various surgical devices are provided having mechanisms for preventing premature actuation of a cutting mechanism. These devices generally include a handle having one or more actuators and an effector disposed at a distal end of the device and configured to grasp tissue. When the end effector is in an open position, a firing actuator can be positioned so that it cannot be actuated by a user. For example, the firing actuator can be obstructed by a shield or arm when the end effector is in the open position. In other embodiments, the firing actuator can be hidden in a recess formed in the closure actuator until the end effector is moved to the closed position. When the end effector is in the closed position, the firing actuator can be engaged to advance a cutting mechanism, thereby cutting the tissue grasped by the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Geoffrey S. Strobl, Mark A. Davison, Megan A. Broderick, Chad P. Boudreaux
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Patent number: 9707006Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to template devices and methods for using the same in aortic arch reconstruction.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventor: Umar S. Boston
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Patent number: 9707007Abstract: A steerable transseptal punch system and method of using the steerable transseptal punch system to access the left atrium.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Indian Wells Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jay A. Lenker, Scott Louis Pool
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Patent number: 9707008Abstract: An infection treatment system includes a first intramedullary rod for placement within an intramedullary canal and including a superior portion having a superior end, an inferior portion having an inferior end, and a shaft extending longitudinally between the superior and inferior portions. The shaft includes longitudinally extending channels. A second intramedullary rod for placement within an intramedullary canal includes a superior portion having a superior end, an inferior portion having an inferior end, and a shaft extending longitudinally between the superior and inferior portions. The shaft includes longitudinally extending channels. A coupler is operatively attached to the rods. The coupler has a superior face, an inferior face, an anterior face, a posterior face, a first lateral face and a second lateral face. At least one of the faces includes at least one opening in fluid communication with at least a portion of the channels of the first and second rods.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic FoundationInventors: Viktor E. Krebs, Wael K. Barsoum, Bret E. Hartzell
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Patent number: 9707009Abstract: A system for implanting a penile prosthetic into a penis with an insertion tool includes a penile implant, a tow suture, and a delivery cap. The implant has a proximal end insertable into a crus penis and a distal end insertable into a glans penis. The tow suture is coupled to the distal end of the penile implant. The delivery cap is coupled to the tow suture and a portion of the delivery cap is shaped as a hemispherical dome. The delivery cap has an aperture that is formed in the hemispherical dome, with the aperture sized to allow the needle of the insertion tool to pass through the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventor: Jeffrey Brian Taylor
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Patent number: 9707010Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube with an integrated heating element for laparoscopy. By means of a humidifying material in the interior of the tube, the gas introduced during laparoscopy is heated and humidified.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: W.O.M. World of Medicine GmbHInventor: Yves Koeth
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Patent number: 9707011Abstract: A surgical access attachment for use with a surgical access device is disclosed. The surgical access attachment includes a ring and an access portion assembly. The ring is configured to engage a proximal portion of a surgical access device. The access portion assembly includes at least one flexible tab having an engagement structure. The engagement structure is configured to selectively engage the ring. The access portion assembly is configured to retain a seal. The access portion assembly is configured to disengage from the ring in response to a predetermined amount of force exerted on one flexible tab of the at least one flexible tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Kevin Golebieski, Christopher A. Tokarz
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Patent number: 9707012Abstract: A polyp removal device comprises an outer tubular body; an inner tubular body being movable with respect to the outer tubular body; a handle; an actuation member configured to cause movement of the inner tubular body with respect to the outer tubular body when the actuation member is moved with respect to the handle; a vacuum port for coupling thereto of a vacuum source; and an opening near a distal end of the polyp removal device, the opening configured to allow fluid communication between an environment external to the polyp removal device and the lumen of the inner tubular body, wherein a size of the opening is variable based on the movement of the inner tubular body with respect to the outer tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: POLYGON MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Ronald D. Adams, Joseph Siletto, Gary R. McCarthy, James Angelo Libby
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Patent number: 9707013Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member including an inner surface defining an implant cavity and a wall defining a groove. A first element is disposed within the groove. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and engageable with the first element to dispose the first element in a capture orientation within the groove to connect the members. A second element is engageable with the first element to urge the first element to the capture orientation. Systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Jason M. May, Rodney R Ballard, Molly K. Rice
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Patent number: 9707014Abstract: A spinal screw assembly is provided. The assembly may be provided with a screw and a movable head in which angulation of the screw relative to the movable head is constrained so that angulation within limits is allowed in one plane but lesser or no angulation is allowed in another plane. Methods to assemble the disclosed apparatus are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: Eric A. Lab, Joel P. Bales, Simon Gerhard Sjovold, Keun-Young Anthony Kim
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Patent number: 9707015Abstract: A spinal implant for immobilizing the C1 vertebra with respect to the C2 vertebra of the spine provides controlled coupling between the C1 and C2 vertebrae, and includes a C1 component attachable to the C1 vertebra, two C2 components attachable to the C2 vertebra, and a transverse element. The C1 component has two wings each of which retains a rod holder that rotates and translate for capturing a C2 component rod. Each C2 component has a hook for connection with a side of the C2 vertebra lamina and a rod for attachment to one of the rod holders of the C1 component. Each C2 component receives and secures the transverse connector which holds position of the C2 components relative to one another. Each C2 component may include a plate configured for compression against the C2 vertebra spinous process, with each plate including spikes to aid in preventing construct migration.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Alex Hirschl, Michael S. Butler, Daniel Predick, Madeline C. Wolters
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Patent number: 9707016Abstract: A method and apparatus for spinal fusion at the facet joint using an irregularly shaped implant where the orientation of the implant can be preselected before implantation.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Innovative Spinal Design, LLCInventors: David Lee, James Payne
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Patent number: 9707017Abstract: An interspinous process spacer implant includes first and second bodies each equipped with upper and lower projections. The implant also includes a hinge connecting central parts of the bodies to one another. The hinge allows the bodies to rotate relative to one another in a forward direction. The implant further includes an arresting mechanism that acts between the central parts of the bodies to block reverse rotation of the bodies relative to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Inventor: Lechoslaw Franciszek Ciupik
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Patent number: 9707018Abstract: The instruments and methods of the present disclosure include an outer shaft, an inner shaft, a roller, and an actuator. In some examples, the outer shaft includes a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The inner shaft is disposed within the lumen. The roller rotatably is coupled with the distal end at an axis and configured to engage the fixation rod. The actuator operably couples with the inner shaft to translate the inner shaft within the lumen and cause rotation of the roller to impart linear movement on the fixation rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Meyer, Martin Bouliane, Wally Gillespie, Anand Parikh, Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 9707019Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for vertebral reduction using sleeves detachably coupled to collars of bone fasteners. The reduction can be performed during a minimally invasive procedure for implanting spinal stabilization systems. A sleeve can include internal threads that match threads on the respective collar to form a continuous set of threads. Threads on a closure member can be engaged with the threads on the sleeve and the closure member turned to translate the closure member along the sleeve. The closure member can be used to push a rod relative to the collar to which the sleeve is attached to cause a vertebral body to move.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Peter Thomas Miller, Charles R. Forton, Bruce A. Riceman, Larry T. Khoo, Reginald James Davis, Michael Scott Hisey
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Patent number: 9707020Abstract: A femur fixation device including an elongated nail configured for insertion into the medullary canal of the femur and a buttress element extending from the elongated nail. The buttress element is configured to reinforce the lesser trochanter region of the femur and assist in stabilizing the head portion of the femur.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Zimmer GmbHInventor: Kyu Hyun Yang
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Patent number: 9707021Abstract: A bone plate sized and shaped for fixation to one of a phalangeal and metacarpal bone includes a head extending from a first end to a second end and having an elongated curved plate hole extending therethrough along a curved path from a first end to a second end, a plate hole axis of the elongated curved plate hole extending orthogonally from a top surface to a bone contacting surface of the bone plate and a shaft extending from the head, the shaft including an elongated shaft plate hole extending therethrough and elongated in a direction extending orthogonal to a central longitudinal axis of the bone plate, a plate hole axis of the elongated shaft plate hole extending orthogonally from the top surface to the bone contacting surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Adam Hashmi, Lynn Kelly, Daneen Touhalisky, Thomas J. Fischer
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Patent number: 9707022Abstract: System, including apparatus and methods, for fixing bone with a bone plate supported temporarily at a slant on bone by a leg member before the bone plate is used as a lever to reposition a region of the bone. In some embodiments, the leg member may be a post member that attaches to the bone plate by threaded engagement with an aperture of the bone plate. In some embodiments, the bone plate and the leg member may be used near the end of a long bone, such as on a distal portion of a radial bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Randall J. Huebner, Joshua P. Federspiel, Carol-Lynn E. Connors
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Patent number: 9707023Abstract: An osteotomy plate for maintaining the spacing of a wedge-like opening in bone, the osteotomy plate comprising: a body having a front side and a back side; a key extending out of the back side of the body for disposition in a keyhole formed in the bone along the wedge-like opening; and a plurality of mounting holes for receiving fixation screws therein, the mounting holes being formed in the body such that when the key is disposed in the keyhole, the mounting holes direct the fixation screws into bone on either side of the wedge-like opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.Inventors: Kelly Ammann, Vincent P. Novak, Robert E. Schneider, Justin R. Taber
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Patent number: 9707024Abstract: Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, in conjunction with hard tissue securing devices, e.g., screws, plates or rods, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that the cement is introduced to a target bone site through a passageway of the securing device while a vibratory force is applied to the securing device. Also provided are systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods, devices and systems find use in a variety of different applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Skeletal Kinetics, LLCInventors: Duran N. Yetkinler, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 9707025Abstract: A system, devices and methods are provided for facilitating stabilization of periarticular fractures. The system includes a compression plate and one or more of a cerclage cable for encircling the bone and securing the compression plate to the bone, a crimp lug for securing the cable in tension relative to the bone and/or a plate, and a supplemental plate coupled to the compression plate and adapted to receive bicortical or unicortical bone screws to further secure the compression plate relative to the bone. In addition, the system includes a cable tensioner for temporarily retaining the cable in tension and then applying a tension to the cable until a desired compression is effected between a plate and bone and while a cable retaining structure is secured to the cable to retain the applied tension on the cable. Also provided is a jig for use with plates for minimally invasive fracture stabilization.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventor: Cesare Cavallazzi
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Patent number: 9707026Abstract: A surgical tool system for fitting an implant to a patient. The system includes a handpiece that is used to fit the implant. The handpiece is capable of reading data from a memory integral with the implant. The system includes a surgical navigation system capable of monitoring the position of the handpiece relative to the patient. Based on the data read by the handpiece from the memory of the implantable device and the data regarding the position of the implant the navigation system presents information regarding the procedure. This information includes data regarding the position of the implant relative to the patient or textual information based on the type of implantable device. If the implant is being improperly position, the surgical navigation system presents a warning or inhibits actuation of the handpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Donald W. Malackowski, Jose-Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera
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Patent number: 9707027Abstract: A medical device is described having a handle and an end effector coupled to the handle. The end effector has at least one electrode for providing electrical signals to a tissue or vessel to be treated. An RF drive circuit is provided for generating an RF drive signal that is applied to the end effector electrode. The RF drive circuit includes a resonant circuit and a frequency controller is used to vary the frequency of a signal passed through the resonant circuit in order to control the power supplied to the end effector electrode.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: David Ian Ruddenklau, Paul Christopher Roberts, Alan Edward Green
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Patent number: 9707028Abstract: An electrosurgical device comprising: (a) forceps including: a first working arm, and a second working arm; (b) a blade; (c) one or more sliders that move along the forceps between at least a first position and a second position; (d) a first activation button; and (e) a second activation button; wherein the electrosurgical device is capable of being switched between: (A) a first configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are free to move in a direction towards each other so as to grasp tissue therebetween, the blade is retracted within a distal end of the first working arm and a distal end of the second working arm, and the first activation button is configured to produce a first therapy signal; and (B) a second configuration wherein: the first working arm and the second working arm are secured together to prevent movement in a direction towards each other, and the blade is extended so that a distal end of the blade is substantially flush with the distal end of the first working aType: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kester J. Batchelor, Theodore Blus, Richard J. Curtis
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Patent number: 9707029Abstract: Various surgical devices are provided for shielding tissue from potentially harmful byproducts generated by surgical devices that use energy to treat tissue. In general, a shield member is provided that includes a connector element for removably connecting the shield member to a surgical device and a shield body configured to extend adjacent to an energy-emitting end effector of the device. When energy is delivered to treated tissue captured by the end effector, the shield body can be configured to serve as a physical barrier between the end effector and tissue adjacent to the treated tissue. In this way, the shield member can protect the adjacent tissue from potentially harmful byproducts of the end effector, e.g., heat and steam, and/or can deflect the byproducts back toward the treated tissue.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Rudolph H. Nobis, Mark A. Davison
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Patent number: 9707030Abstract: A surgical instrument for supplying energy to tissue may comprise a handle, a trigger, an electrical input, and a shaft extending from the handle. The surgical instrument may comprise an end effector first and second tissue engaging surfaces that are slanted with respect to a transection plane. The end effector may, for example, have an electrode defining a V-shaped cross sectional profile. The end effector may comprise a plurality of raised surfaces that are received by a plurality of indentions when the end effector is in the closed position. The end effector may comprise a cutting member having a plurality of bands.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: Mark A. Davison, Chad P. Boudreaux, Jonathan T. Batross, James R. Giordano, Bingshi Wang, David K. Norvell
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Patent number: 9707031Abstract: A method of manufacturing a forceps includes providing first and second jaw members and depositing an electrically-conductive tissue sealing plate atop each jaw member via vapor deposition. The jaw members are then coupled to one another to permit movement of one (or both) of the jaw members relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue between the tissue sealing plates thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Russell D. Hempstead, Keir Hart
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Patent number: 9707032Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an end effector including first and second jaw members movable relative to one another between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue. In the second position, the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. A first optical fiber is disposed within the first jaw member and is configured to provide a first signal, and a second optical fiber is disposed within the first jaw member and is configured to provide a second signal. A controller is coupled to the first and second fibers and is configured to determine the temperature and the strain of the first jaw member as a function of the first and second signals, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Duane E. Kerr, William H. Nau, Jr.
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Patent number: 9707033Abstract: An apparatus comprises an end effector, a shaft assembly, and an interface assembly. The end effector is operable to manipulate tissue, the shaft assembly is in communication with the end effector and a portion of the shaft assembly extends proximally from the end effector. The interface assembly is in communication with the shaft assembly. The interface assembly comprises a housing portion, a shaft cartridge, and a base portion. The housing portion can engage the shaft cartridge. The shaft cartridge is able to rotate and articulate the end effector, and the shaft assembly extends from the shaft cartridge. The base portion and the housing portion are able to enclose the shaft cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: Shailendra K. Parihar, David T. Martin, Gregory W. Johnson, William J. White
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Patent number: 9707034Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating gastroesophageal reflex and other luminal conditions provide for delivering acoustic energy to a body lumen to remodel tissue surrounding the body lumen. In the case of treating GERD, a catheter carrying an ultrasonic or other vibrational transducer is introduced to the lower esophageal sphincter, and acoustic energy is delivered to the sphincter in order to tighten or bulk the sphincter such that reflex is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: ReCor Medical, Inc.Inventor: Alan K Schaer
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Patent number: 9707035Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for monopolar neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field. Such monopolar neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, monopolar neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. In some embodiments, such monopolar neuromodulation is performed bilaterally.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Medtronic Ardian Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventors: Denise Zarins, Hanson Gifford, III, Mark Deem, Howard R. Levin, Mark Gelfand, Nicolas Zadno
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Patent number: 9707036Abstract: The disclosure pertains to an intravascular catheter for nerve modulation. The catheter includes an elongate member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an inflatable balloon secured adjacent to the distal end of the elongate member. The balloon includes an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a lumen. The lumen includes a section that is permeable to radiofrequency (RF) radiation. The section extends from the interior surface of the balloon to the exterior surface of the balloon. A first electrode is disposed within the inflatable balloon and indifferent electrodes are disposed external to the inflatable balloon.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: James M. Anderson, Derek C. Sutermeister, Huisun Wang
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Patent number: 9707037Abstract: Surgical cutting apparatus having a treatment channel and a measurement channel for conveying microwave energy from a source to an antenna at a cutting edge. The measurement channel operates at lower power than the treatment channel for determining when higher energy can be safely applied. The apparatus may deliver microwave radiation at differing frequencies to one or more antennas at the cutting edge, e.g. to provide different treatment effects. The source may generate an output for an antenna whose frequency can be selected e.g. for most efficient operation. Selection may be automatic based on detected magnitude and phase of reflected signals during a frequency sweep of a forward signal. Power delivered to tissue via the cutting element may be manually boosted to deal with large blood vessels. The apparatus may include a reflected power monitor for recognizing behavior in reflected signals received from the antenna to trigger automatic pre-emptive action.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: CREO MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Christopher Paul Hancock
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Patent number: 9707038Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a microwave antenna assembly is disclosed. The antenna assembly includes a feedline having an inner conductor, an outer conductor and an inner insulator disposed therebetween and a radiating portion including a dipole antenna having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The antenna assembly also comprises a sheath disposed over the feedline and the radiating portion defining a chamber around the feedline and the radiating portion. The chamber is adapted to circulate coolant fluid therethrough. The antenna assembly further includes a connection hub having cable connector coupled to the feedline, an inlet fluid port and an outlet fluid port. The connection hub includes a bypass tube configured to provide for flow of the coolant fluid from the cable connector directly to the outlet fluid port.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Richard A. Willyard, Joseph D. Brannan
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Patent number: 9707039Abstract: An envelope for housing a medical device includes a body including first and second panels connected to one another along an edge thereof to define an interior space sized and shaped to house a medical device sealed within a packet and a first opening arrangement including a perforation extending about the body along the first and second panels to define a break portion breakable from a remaining portion of the body to open the envelope along with a second opening arrangement including a tab extending from a portion of the body such that pulling the tab in a direction away from the body tears a portion of the perforation extending along the first panel to open the envelope.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Woitech Grabowski, Werner Schweiker
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Patent number: 9707040Abstract: Provided is a surgical drape or towel comprising a base sheet composed of one or more layers. An edge region of the base sheet has a recess therein and the recess is covered by a strip of thin plastic film having a layer of adhesive on one side thereof for attaching the surgical drape or towel to skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Mölnlycke Healthcare ABInventor: Katarina Lager
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Patent number: 9707041Abstract: The present invention relates to a model based positioning system that includes a positioning device having at least one transmitter configured to be in a tracking environment, e.g. inserted into a body, a receiver having a plurality of receiver elements arranged outside the tracking environment, a control unit configured to measure amplitude and/or phase information of a signal transmitted from the at least one transmitter and received at each receiving element, and a memory unit for storing a model for each receiving element. The control unit is also configured to estimate the position P of the positioning device by comparing the model for each receiving element with the measured received signal for each receiving element.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Micropos Medical ABInventors: Roman Iustin, Johan Linder, Erik Isberg, Tomas Gustafsson, Bo Lennernäs
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Patent number: 9707042Abstract: An apparatus for percutaneously implanting a localization wire into a tissue mass includes a handle having a grip portion and a base. The grip portion is slidably mounted to the base. The base has a keyway. A cannula is movable relative to the handle between an insertion position and a retracted position. A localization wire is positioned to extend from the handle and into the cannula lumen. An actuator is coupled to the cannula and is configured to operate between a charged condition and a discharged condition to retract the cannula. A collar is mounted to the cannula. The collar includes a key having a key projection. The key projection is not aligned with the keyway when the actuator is in the charged condition and the key projection is aligned with the keyway to facilitate retraction of the cannula toward the retracted position to effect the discharged condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Chesbrough, Steven E. Field, Ryan L. Goosen, Andrew R. Squires, Ronald B. Peel
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Patent number: 9707043Abstract: An instrument for treating tissue during a medical procedure includes a hand-held portion and a working portion. The hand-held portion is manually supported and moved by a user and the working portion is movably coupled to the hand-held portion. A tracking device is attached to the hand-held portion for tracking the instrument. The tracking device is in communication with a control system, which is used to keep the working portion within or outside of a boundary. A plurality of actuators are operatively coupled to the working portion. The control system instructs the actuators to move the working portion relative to the hand-held portion during the medical procedure in order to maintain a desired relationship between the working portion and the boundary.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventor: Timothy J. Bozung
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Patent number: 9707044Abstract: A method of making a patient specific surgical guide includes obtaining a virtual model of a fixation member, and virtually designing a guide that defines at least one hole that corresponds to a hole of the virtual model of the fixation member.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Charles Davison, John Wayne Mest
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Patent number: 9707045Abstract: A variety of systems and methods are described which enable quantitative information to be extracted regarding automated procedures, including those performed at a high speed that may require a user input, without having to interrupt the procedure. In addition, these systems and methods serve to provide information on one or more parameters of the automated procedure, whereby they may be modified, if required, to improve the automated procedure or the results from such a procedure. The systems and methods provided are especially useful in automated hair transplantation procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: RESTORATION ROBOTICS, INC.Inventors: Gabriele Zingaretti, Mohan Bodduluri, Miguel G. Canales, Brian E. Tippett
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Patent number: 9707046Abstract: A surgical system includes one or more arms defining a passageway therethrough. The arm includes a proximal portion configured for positioning externally of a patient's body and a distal portion configured for positioning within an internal body cavity. The distal portion includes first and second articulatable segments spaced apart from one another and capable of independent articulation between a substantially straight configuration and an articulated configuration. A first articulation assembly is coupled to the proximal portion of the one arm and is transitionable between a first state and a second state for articulating the first articulatable segment between the substantially straight configuration and the articulated configuration. A second articulation assembly is coupled to the proximal portion of the arm and is configured to move between a plurality of positions for articulating the second articulatable segment between the substantially straight configuration and the articulated configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Jaroslaw T. Malkowski, Eric Taylor, Gennady Kleyman
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Patent number: 9707047Abstract: This dissolvent is an inorganic compound of silica gel that is stabile and lasts for decades. Pleasant gold color, no evident odor or vapor, and it will not spill, or degrade over the decades, while awaiting use. After full and complete use with several syringes needles being dissolved at one location, these sharps will blacken and corrode and dissolve away, and the gel then becomes ordinary harmless waste to be conveniently discarded. This dissolvent gel will blunt sharp points and edges of sharps instantly to become totally useless. The useless sharps and needles will carry no infection, no living organism, no viruses, no pathogens, no bacterium, just nothing, just scrap! Nothing sharp or dangerous or infectious is left to be in the trash, or in the landfill, or in the ocean—it's just harmless scrap.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: COMMONWEALTH INVESTMENT GROUPInventor: (Mac) Malcolm Philemon Woodward
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Patent number: 9707048Abstract: A medical pendant is disclosed. The medical pendant has a medical pendant post that extends along a longitudinal direction of the medical pendant, the medical pendant post including an electric interface. The electric interface includes a groove disposed in the medical pendant post and extending along the longitudinal direction of the medical pendant post, an insulator disposed in the groove, and a conductor disposed within the insulator.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: MAQUET (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventors: Jiasheng Huang, Wei Zhang, Qunhua Li, Ming Ji
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Patent number: 9707049Abstract: Stereotactic systems and implantation methods that can be designed for use with a specific species and further customized for use with an individual within the species are provided. The stereotactic system can include an implant jig that can model a tissue or organ in which a target tissue area is located. A neurocap can be coupled to the implant jig for pre-planning and pre-placement of implants. A stencil can be used to determine the location for placement of the neurocap on the individual, so that the implants can be precisely targeted at the desired location. Pre-surgical information and data can be obtained from an individual and used to customize components of a stereotactic system, which can improve accuracy of implant placement.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignees: The Florida International University Board of Trustees, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Timothy Allen, Bruce McNaughton, Meifung Su, Leila Mangan Allen