Patents Issued in July 27, 2017
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Publication number: 20170209130Abstract: A device for taking samples of tissue for cytological/histological tests using an instrument, or endoscope, including a body provided with means for reversible association with the distal portion of the instrument; said body housing: a needle for taking a tissue sample, movable between a proximal back, non-operating position, inside the body and a distal, operating position partly outside the body, for penetrating the tissue to be tested; said needle including a portion designed to form a seat for receiving said tissue sample. The device is also provided with first control means associated with said needle, being positioned and slidable inside said analysis instrument, and designed to allow the movement, in both directions, between said proximal position and said distal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Vincenzo CENNAMO
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Publication number: 20170209131Abstract: Vasculature closure device delivery systems and methods are provided. In one or more embodiments, a vasculature closure device delivery system for intraluminally positioning a vasculature closure device against a puncture site existing in a wall of a vessel includes a loading tube configured to receive the vasculature closure device therein, a push rod configured to extend through the loading tube and to push the vasculature closure device out of the loading tube and into a lumen of the vessel, and an automatic deployment mechanism configured to detect when the vasculature closure device is positioned at the puncture site and to automatically deploy the vasculature closure device thereabout.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Abraham PENNER, Alon BEN-YOSEF, Lone WOLINSKY
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Publication number: 20170209132Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for assisting with submucosal dissections include a retraction strip body. The retraction strip body is formed at least partially from a deformable material. The retraction strip body is capable of being selectively moved between a first condition and a second condition. In the first condition, the retraction strip body is capable of engaging a target patient tissue. In the second condition, the retraction strip body is capable of retracting the target patient tissue. At least one tissue engagement member is located on the retraction strip body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Amit Bhatt, Shengqiang Gao, William Kolosi, John Vargo
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Publication number: 20170209133Abstract: A medical device may include a radially expandable sheath extending between a proximal end and a distal end and defining a lumen therein. The sheath may be expandable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The medical device may further include a plurality of expansion support members positioned along the sheath. Each of the expansion support member may extend circumferentially about a longitudinal axis of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Ronald CIULLA, Timothy HARRAH, Aaron KIRKEMO, Brandon CRAFT, Elizabeth STOKLEY, Sebastian KOERNER, Anant SUBRAMANIAM
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Publication number: 20170209134Abstract: A trocar sleeve comprises a flexible hollow shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end, and a handling head that is formed at the proximal end of the hollow shaft. The trocar sleeve is manufactured from an elastomer material. The hollow shaft comprises an inner contour that is adapted to an outer contour of a trocar mandrel in such a way that the trocar sleeve and the trocar mandrel are arranged to be coupled to one another while generating a defined preload to stabilize the trocar sleeve. A trocar system comprises a trocar sleeve and a trocar mandrel that is arranged to be inserted in the trocar sleeve, while generating a defined preloading in the trocar sleeve. A method of manufacturing a trocar sleeve involves integrally forming a hollow shaft and a handling head in a common mold by molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Sebastian Wagner, Michael Sauer, Alexander Fuchs
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Publication number: 20170209135Abstract: Surgical devices and methods of surgical repairs using the devices are disclosed. The device and methods aid in surgical repairs by allowing for quick and reproducible repairs to be made. A tensionable knotless fixation device is provided with a tensioning construct (formed of a tensioning strand, a tensionable, adjustable, knotless, self-cinching loop, and a splice adjacent the loop) pre-loaded onto a fixation device. A flexible material (for example, suture or suture tape) may be attached to a fixation device. A flexible material may be threaded through an eyelet of a fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Derek C. Sullivan, William C. Benavitz, Thomas Dooney, JR., Lee D. Kaplan, James P. Bradley
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Publication number: 20170209136Abstract: Various exemplary methods for attaching soft tissue to bone are provided. In general, a soft tissue can be attached to a bone of a patient using a collapsible suture and a suture anchor. In at least some embodiments, attaching a soft tissue to bone includes use of a suture anchor and a collapsible suture in the form of a collapsible loop. In at least some embodiments, attaching a soft tissue to bone includes use of a suture anchor and a collapsible suture that is cinched with a cinchable knot.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Mehmet Z. Sengun
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Publication number: 20170209137Abstract: A tissue anchor (200, 258, 300) includes a shaft (122), a tissue-coupling element (128), and a flexible elongate tension member (202). The tissue-coupling element (128) includes a wire (150), which is shaped as an open loop (154) having more than one turn when the tissue anchor (200, 258, 300) is unconstrained. The tension member (202) includes a distal portion (204) that is fixed to a site (206) on the open loop (154), a proximal portion (208), which has a longitudinal segment (209) that runs alongside at least a portion (210) of the shaft (122), and a crossing portion (212), which (i) is disposed between the distal and the proximal N portions (204, 208) along the tension member (202), and (ii) crosses at least a portion of the open loop (154) when the tissue anchor (200, 258, 300) is unconstrained.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: 4TECH INC. c/o OXO Capital, LLCInventors: Michael GILMORE, Paolo DENTI, John MULLINS, Charlotte MURPHY, Kevin LYNN, Andrea GUIDOTTI, Hugo VANERMEN, Thomas CAMPBELL
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Publication number: 20170209138Abstract: A filament laterally spans a tear, fissure or other defect in an annulus. One portion of the filament is anchored to the annulus by passing at least one first anchor through the annulus and into the nucleus on one side of the fissure, and with a second portion of the filament being anchored to the annulus by passing at least one second anchor through the annulus and into the nucleus on a second side of the fissure, with the at least one first and second anchors being drawn back through the nucleus and against the inner surface of the posterior annulus by the application of a significant (e.g., about 15N to 25N) axial tension applied perpendicular to the posterior wall of the annulus, and with the fissure being drawn closed by the subsequent application of a significant axial tension applied perpendicular to the posterior wall of the annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Bret A. Ferree
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Publication number: 20170209139Abstract: Surgical devices and methods of soft tissue repair using pre-looped tensionable and non-pre-looped tensionable knotless fixation devices. A flexible material (for example, suture or suture tape) may be attached to the fixation device. A flexible material may be threaded through an eyelet of a tip provided as part of a swivel anchor assembly to provide added stability to the fixation devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Stephen S. Burkhart, Derek C. Sullivan, William C. Benavitz, Thomas Dooney, JR., Lee D. Kaplan, James P. Bradley
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Publication number: 20170209140Abstract: An apparatus for performing ankle syndesmosis repairs includes, inter alia, a first button, a second button, and a suture connecting the first button and the second button. The first button and the second button are stainless steel buttons. At least one of the first button and the second button is oblong. The suture includes multiple strands that extend between the first button and the second button. A first free end of the suture is tensionable to shorten a length of the suture between the first button and the second button and thereby move the first button and the second button closer together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Brian THORNES
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Publication number: 20170209141Abstract: Described here are closure devices and methods for ligating tissue, such as the left atrial appendage, and tensioning devices and mechanism for actuating these devices. The tensioning mechanisms and devices may allow a user to apply one or more predetermined forces to a suture or other portion of the closure devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Gregory W. FUNG, Ryan Douglas HELMUTH, Arnold M. ESCANO, Russell A. SEIBER, Robert L. CLARK, III
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Publication number: 20170209142Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a surgical bending instrument for bending surgical implants. The surgical bending instrument comprises a body including a longitudinally extending threaded hole. A shaft comprising a threaded portion is rotatably engaged within the threaded hole. A handle is coupled to a proximal end of the shaft, and a distal extension of the shaft comprises a driver. A distal force applicator comprises the driver centered between a first grip and a second grip. In some embodiments, the distal force applicator is configured to retain a surgical staple, such that the surgical staple may be changed to a distracted configuration suitable for implantation at a bone fixation or fusion site of a patient. In some embodiments, the distal force applicator is configured to bend a bone fusion plate so as to tailor the plate to specific anatomy of the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: 1n2Bones USA, LLCInventor: Rebecca Hawkins Wahl
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Publication number: 20170209143Abstract: The present invention discloses a linear cutting stapler, comprising an upper jaw and a lower jaw capable of being closed or opened relative to each other, said upper jaw includes an anvil and said lower jaw includes a staple cartridge frame; a cutter is moveably arranged in said staple cartridge which is detachably arranged on said staple cartridge frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2014Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Suzhou Touchstone International Medical Science Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wangdong Chen, Tuo Shu, Yongwang Pei
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Publication number: 20170209144Abstract: An end effector for use with a surgical instrument includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a blade assembly, and a lockout assembly. The first jaw removably couples with a staple cartridge. The second jaw is movably coupled with the first jaw. The blade assembly translates relative to the first jaw and includes a first tab. The lockout assembly includes a resilient member that biases the blade assembly to a lockout position. The lockout assembly engages the first tab of the blade assembly in the lockout position to prevent the blade assembly from translating distally relative to the first jaw when a staple cartridge is absent from the first jaw or when a spent staple cartridge is disposed in the first jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Jason E. Zerkle, Douglas B. Hoffman, William J. White, Robert J. Simms
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Publication number: 20170209145Abstract: A powered surgical instrument including an end effector, which includes jaws that are configured to transition between various closure states. The surgical instrument includes a sensor configured to measure the closure state of the jaws and a display configured to display information indicative to the detected closure state. The surgical instrument further includes a firing member movable between a first position and a second position to transition the end effector between the plurality of closure states and a motor configured to drive the firing member between the first position and the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey S. Swayze, Frederick E. Shelton, IV
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Publication number: 20170209146Abstract: A surgical cutting and fastening instrument comprises an end effector that has a shaft coupled thereto that is coupled to a robotic system. A tool mounting portion includes an electric, DC motor connected to a drive train in the shaft for powering the drive train. A power pack that comprises at least one charge-accumulating device connected to the DC motor for powering the DC motor is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: David C. Yates, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, James R. Giordano
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Publication number: 20170209147Abstract: A surgical stapling device has an elongated body and a removable loading unit and a securing structure for securing the loading unit onto the elongated body. A guiding ramp guides the movement of the loading unit as it is mounted onto the loading portion. The locking structure has a first position for locking movement of the loading unit and enabling firing rod to engage the loading unit. The locking unit has a second position for allowing the loading unit to be disengaged and removed from the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Paul Scirica
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Publication number: 20170209148Abstract: Materials and methods for reducing or preventing bleeding and associated side effects during and after percutaneous medical procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Mitchell R. Humphreys
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Publication number: 20170209149Abstract: A surgical clip for a clip applier to ligate vessels. The clip contains two opposing legs connected in parallel by an apex to form a U-shape. Each leg has an outer surface with a half-round cross-sectional configuration for minimizing tissue damage by preventing clip scissoring during ligation. Each leg has an inner surface with a flat central surface, two concave grooves on opposing sides of the central surface, and two convex ridges on opposing sides of the each groove. As a vessel is ligated, vessel tissue moves into the concave grooves while remaining frictionally engaged by the compressive forces applied by the central surfaces and convex ridges of each leg so that the clip does not move on the vessel. The edges of the grooves and the edges of the ridges of each leg are rounded to prevent any cutting of the ligated vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: CONMED CorporationInventor: Pavel Menn
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Publication number: 20170209150Abstract: A clip is provided that can be used for ligating tissue, such as vessels, other tubular ducts, and the like. The clip has opposed first and second leg members having proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of each leg member is connected by an apex. The clip has a compliant portion formed on the inner surface of at least one of the first and second leg members. The compliant portion can fill gaps left by springback of the clip after formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: FREDERICK E. SHELTON, IV
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Publication number: 20170209151Abstract: A polymeric, surgical clip is provided for clamping a blood vessel between two legs. A hook section of the clip comprises, in some embodiments, a sharpened forward edge and/or a sharpened rearward edge for penetrating connective tissue adjacent a vessel before closing the surgical about a blood vessel. The upper leg of the surgical clip may comprise an oblique flank for disposing over the one or more edge of the hook section, preventing damage to soft connective tissue surrounding the surgical clip postoperatively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Geoff Brown
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Publication number: 20170209152Abstract: This invention discloses methods and devices using an improved surgical saw blade for resecting bone tissue during surgical procedures. The surgical saw blade may be used on oscillating, reciprocating, rotary or vibrational surgical saws. The disclosure describes the use of a cutting blade to resect hone tissue without excessive temperature rise during typical surgical procedures. The cutting blade provides a self-clearing design that includes at least two teeth disposed to prevent accumulation of bone chips within the proximity of the teeth. The design of the cutting blade allows the mechanical motion of the blade and other interactions between the blade and the tissue to remove accumulated bone chips and prevent excessive temperature rise.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: ELIAZ BABAEV
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Publication number: 20170209153Abstract: A cutting block for use in a bone osteotomy procedure is disclosed, and includes a first cutting guide surface, a second cutting guide surface, and a third cutting guide surface. The first, second, and third cutting guide surfaces are adapted to be temporarily affixed to a bone having a first side and a second side such that the first cutting guide surface is disposed on the first side of the bone, and such that the second cutting guide surface and third cutting guide surface are disposed on the second side of the bone forming an angle therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Carlos E. Collazo
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Publication number: 20170209154Abstract: Various surgical instruments and their methods of use are disclosed. The surgical instruments are designed to provide tactile, auditory, and/or visual confirmation to the surgeon that the surgical instrument is being used appropriately and/or fully in accordance with a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Steven Krause, Carlos Eduardo Sanchez
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Publication number: 20170209155Abstract: The present invention includes tools, tool kits and methods useful for treating an SI joint. In one embodiment, the present invention is a method including the steps of: implanting a graft into a SI joint of a patient, wherein the implanting comprises: creating an incision in the patient's skin proximal to the patient's SI joint; dilating the incision; creating a void in the SI joint, wherein the creating comprises displacing a portion of the patient's ilium and a portion of the patient's sacrum; and inserting a graft into the void in the SI joint, wherein the graft contacts the patient's iluim and the patient's sacrum and wherein the graft is configured to substantially fuse the patient's ilium to the patient's sacrum, thereby substantially immobilizing the patient's SI joint; inserting and immobilizing screw perpendicular to and through the inserts within the void created in the sacroiliac joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: David Peteresen
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Publication number: 20170209156Abstract: A spherical reamer comprises at least two cutting elements having a support member and at least one circumference cutting member built on it. The cutting member can be characterized by edge configuration, geometric parameters or further by positional parameters, respectively. All variations of the parameters above lead various types of the cutting elements and methods of assembling either reusable or disposable reamer including self-assembling or/and “One Size Cutting Element for Assembling Several Size of Reamers” in order to fit into the application need in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Ping Xie, Xue Li
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Publication number: 20170209157Abstract: A device for increasing movement of a tooth in a jaw includes a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, and a screw tip at a distal end of the elongate member. The screw tip is configured to drill into cortical bone of the jaw to increase movement of the tooth. Further, the screw tip is configured to be removable from the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Bryce A. WAY, Richard JOHNSON, Peter MIGNEAULT, Gerald ZILLES, Christopher U. PHAN, Phillip ABATELLI, Maria V. NUESTRO, Amin MIRZAAGHAEIAN
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Publication number: 20170209158Abstract: A system for percutaneous facet joint fusion includes a guide wire, a drill guide, a sheath, and a drill bit. The guide wire is configured for placement through an incision and into a pedicle of a first vertebra, where the incision is posterior to the first vertebra. The drill guide includes an opening that is configured to receive a drill bit. The sheath is mounted to the drill guide and is configured to receive the guide wire such that the drill guide can be positioned adjacent to a facet joint formed by the first vertebra and a second vertebra. The drill bit is configured to create a void in the facet joint by way of the drill guide, where the void is configured to receive a bone graft or bone growth promoting material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Seth K. Williams
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Publication number: 20170209159Abstract: The present disclosure describes effector deployment systems and devices that can be coupled adjunctively to a shaft of a concentric cylinder system, to provide additional functionality during intravascular procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: John R. Gilbert
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Publication number: 20170209160Abstract: An intravascular device is provided having an expandable portion including a plurality of struts capable of being moved between an open and a closed position. A grating tool is provided on at least one of the struts. The grating tool is configured to remove atherosclerotic material or other substances located within the blood vessel when the expandable portion is in the opened position and moved axially through the blood vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: John P. Pigott
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Publication number: 20170209161Abstract: An aspiration system including a housing containing an aspiration pump, a chamber, a collection bag in fluid communication with the chamber, and a tubing assembly including a first tube portion connected to the chamber. The tubing assembly has a connector to split the first tube portion into a second and third tube portion, the second tube portion in fluid communication with a first catheter to aspirate particles through the first catheter and the third tube portion in fluid communication with a second catheter to aspirate particles through the second catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: Daniel Stephen Feltyberger, Marc-Alan Levine
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Publication number: 20170209162Abstract: This disclosure concerns systems and methods for removal of material from the body of a patient, and particularly for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Systems according to the various embodiments of the disclosure include one or more of nested first and second components, for instance a scope nested within a suction or irrigation catheter, guidewires with self-expanding distal tips, and wash-out elements to facilitate rapid removal of stones through an access sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Erik Sperry, Ronald Ciulla, Aaron Kirkeom, Mark Hera, Sebastian Koerner
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Publication number: 20170209163Abstract: A connection tool (1301) for a tongue manipulation device system, the tool (1301) comprising: a connector configured to be coupled to a tongue advancer tether (801); a tension meter (1323) configured to be coupled to the connector; a tensioner (1321) configured to apply a tension or pulling force to the connector via the tension meter (1323), wherein the tension meter (1323) is further configured to indicate when a determined tension or pulling force is applied to the connector such that the tongue advancer tether (801) is kept taut.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Ruth BEEBY, Asheesh Divetia, Stephanie Henze
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Publication number: 20170209164Abstract: A medical treatment tool includes: a long flexible section; a movable member that is attached to a distal end of a flexible section so as to be relatively movable in a longitudinal-axis direction of the flexible section; a grasper that is attached to the movable member and that includes a pair of jaws that can be opened and closed, at least one of which is supported so as to be pivotable about a shaft intersecting the longitudinal axis; and a tension transmission disposed in the flexible section so as to be able to advance and retract in the longitudinal-axis direction, having one end joined to the jaws, and pivoting the jaws by transmitting the tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Noriaki YAMANAKA
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Publication number: 20170209165Abstract: A dissector device having a rod-shaped hollow member, an expandable element with a pair of jaws arranged at a distal end of the rod-shaped member and a grip arranged at a proximal end of the rod-shaped member is provided. The dissector device has dispensing assembly for dispensing a fluid under pressure and has feeding channels and a dispensing channel associated with the jaws of the expandable element. The dispensing channel being has an outlet arranged proximate to or at the free end of the jaw. The feeding channels are arranged in fluid communication with a cavity of the rod-shaped member, whereby a fluid under pressure is fed throughout the cavity of the rod-shaped member in an operating condition of the dissector device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Carlo CARUSO
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Publication number: 20170209166Abstract: A resection device for resecting tissue from a body. The device includes an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The device further includes a cap assembly configured to be coupled to the distal end of the elongate member. The cap assembly may include a first cap defining a resection loop channel and a distal end having a first opening. The assembly may further include a second cap configured to receive a portion of the first cap. The second cap includes a distal end having a second opening. A distal portion of the first cap and a distal portion of the second cap may cooperate to define a resection loop track for receiving a resection loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Man Minh NGUYEN, Larry Edward STANTON
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Publication number: 20170209167Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical instrument that has a waveguide that protrudes distally from the handpiece and a surgical tool that is configured to be coupled to the waveguide. The waveguide may have a distal end that is sized to be inserted into a cavity in a proximal end of the surgical tool and then selectively expanded to retain the distal end within the cavity to couple the surgical tool to the waveguide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Scott A. Nield
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Publication number: 20170209168Abstract: An ultrasonic probe includes a probe main body section to which the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted from its proximal end to its distal end; a curving section which is bent relative to the probe main body section; and a treating section which is continuous with a distal portion of the curving section to treat the knee joint. The curving section has a central axis which is bent at an angle of 5 degrees or more and 8 degrees or less relative to the longitudinal axis of the probe main body section, and is always disposed in a projection plane of the probe main body section, when the probe main body section is seen along a longitudinal axis from the proximal end toward the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventor: Hideto YOSHIMINE
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Publication number: 20170209169Abstract: An intravascular device is provided having a catheter tube with an expandable portion located on an end thereof. The expandable portion includes a plurality of struts capable of being moved between an open and a closed position. An incising element is provided along at least a portion of one of the struts and has a sharpened edge for creating an incision in atherosclerotic material located within a blood vessel when the expandable portion is in the opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: John P. Pigott
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Publication number: 20170209170Abstract: A sterile needle guide for use during a biopsy procedure includes a planar plate having at least one tubular needle guide extending there through. Needle guide may be manufactured from a kit having plurality of guide tubes each paired with a drill bit. In practice, a drill bit and guide tube are coupled to a drilling machine and positioned relative to a planar blank at a location derived from previously recorded or real-time imaging data. Drilling through the plate causes the guide tube to extend through the plate and become thermally fused therewith. In one embodiment, a guide tube includes multiple needle guide passages enabling multiple, clustered insertion points in a single area from a single guide tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: John Carl Magill, Peter Tia, Phillip John Marathakis
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Publication number: 20170209171Abstract: Disclosed is a detachable anchor for a guiding tool of a minimally invasive surgery. The detachable anchor includes a hollow elongate member arranged to coaxially fit over a shaft of the guiding tool. The detachable anchor also includes an expandable sleeve having a first end and a second end. The expandable sleeve is at least partially double wall structure consisting of an inner wall and an outer wall. The walls are attached to each other at least at the second end of the sleeve. Further, the sleeve is attached at its first end to the hollow clongate member and has an inlet for inflating medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Medishield B.V.Inventors: Tim Horeman, Willem Nerkens
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Publication number: 20170209172Abstract: A surgical assembly is disclosed. The assembly has a cannula. The cannula has an oblong opening on a proximal end, one or more textured features on an outside, and a stabilizer at the proximal end. The assembly also has an obturator sized to fit within the cannula from the proximal end of the cannula. The obturator has a tapered end configured to extend from the distal end of the cannula and a protrusion on a proximal end of the obturator configured to engage a portion of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Jude S. Sauer
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Publication number: 20170209173Abstract: A method of adjusting a uterine manipulator includes moving a colpotomizer cup of the uterine manipulator along a curved shaft of the uterine manipulator in a manner such that a distal face of the colpotomizer cup remains centered on an arch centerline of the curved shaft and an axial centerline of the colpotomizer cup remains offset from the arch centerline of the curved shaft at an opening of the colpotomizer cup that is spaced proximally from the distal face of the colpotomizer cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: James R. Parys
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Publication number: 20170209174Abstract: An abrasive skin treatment device including a handle portion, a head portion including an exfoliating element, and a unitary pivoting mechanism providing relative movement between the handle portion and the head portion along at least two planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Ajit KHUBANI
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Publication number: 20170209175Abstract: An abrasive skin treatment device including a handle portion, a head portion including an exfoliating element, and a unitary pivoting mechanism providing relative movement between the handle portion and the head portion along at least two planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventor: Ajit KHUBANI
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Publication number: 20170209176Abstract: Elongated pin (1) for an external fixator for temporary and/or permanent fixation applications to treat bone fractures and to connect two or more bone fragments to each other, comprising an elongated cylindrical stem (2) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and a conical end portion (3) with a tip and an external thread for inserting the pin (1) into a bone, wherein said conical end portion (3) with a tip has an overall length, measured along the longitudinal axis (X), equal to the diameter (d) of the stem (2) ±20% of said diameter (d) and wherein the stem (2) comprises a cylindrical end area (4) extending adjacent to the conical portion (3) and having an external thread which extends over a length, measured along the longitudinal axis (X), equal to the diameter (d) of the stem (2) ±25% of said diameter (d).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Daniele VENTURINI, Andrea OTTOBONI, Enrico ZANDONA', Michele COATI
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Publication number: 20170209177Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a fracture fixation device and method for treatment of a bone fracture. The fracture fixation device includes a main body having a recess formed therein, and a compression element is configured to be received in the recess. The compression element has a passage dimensioned to receive a fracture fixation pin. A compressive force is generated across the bone fracture upon the compression element receiving the fracture fixation pin to promote healing of the bone fracture. The fracture fixation device is an external fixator that provides adjustable aspects of compression, rotation, and length in a simple design that facilitates bone healing by compression.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: Amir Kachooei, Ali Moradi
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Publication number: 20170209178Abstract: Spine stabilization systems are disclosed. One spine stabilization system includes a bone screw assembly including a coupling member and a screw member received therein. The coupling member includes a pair of extension elements that form a pair of slots. The slots include bottom angled surfaces. An angled wedge member having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and an angled top surface is delivered on top of the screw member within the coupling member. A rod member can be delivered down the coupling member such that it rests on the slots and on top of the angled wedge member. A locking assembly comprising a cap member and set screw can be delivered down the coupling member to secure the rod member to the coupling member. The rod member and locking assembly components can be delivered through a single incision and at a same or similar angle as the screw member during surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Douglas Cahill, Andrew Iott, Khiem Pham, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20170209179Abstract: The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as through a fixation procedure. A system for a percutaneous procedure is provided. The system can include a bone fastener including a receiver. The system can include a device having a first end, a second end and a middle portion. The first end, middle portion and second end can be disposed along a longitudinal axis, and the second end can be connected to the receiver. The middle portion can have a pair of deformable leg members extending between the first and second ends. The leg members can define a channel having a width. The leg members can be selectively movable between a retracted state and an expanded state with the width of the channel greater in the expanded state than in the retracted stare.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Rui J. Ferreira, Konstantin Caploon
