Patents Issued in August 22, 2017
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Patent number: 9737318Abstract: The invention relates to a thrombectomy device having a substantially cylindrical stent structure (1) comprised of a plurality of meshes (3, 4) and also two connectors (5, 5?) that are disposed at different meshes (3) at the proximal end of the stent structure (1). The device also has a guide wire (12), which comprises a coupling element (11) to which the connectors (5, 5?) are coupled, and a slit (7), which extends helically over the shell face (8) of the stent structure (1), and a tensioning clip (9) that spans the slit (7) at the proximal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Phenox GmbHInventors: Hermann Monstadt, Ralf Hannes, Jorg Ascherfeld
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Patent number: 9737319Abstract: An anti-retropulsion device comprising: an expandable segment; a distal collar positioned distally of the expandable segment; and a proximal collar positioned proximally of the expandable segment; wherein the expandable segment has a corresponding plurality of expandable members, and wherein each of the expandable members is configured to expand or contract radially and circumferentially in correspondence with a change in spacing between the distal collar and the proximal collar.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventor: Tailin Fan
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Patent number: 9737320Abstract: A surgical instrument for minimally invasive surgical procedures having a handle portion, an elongated body portion extending distally from the handle portion, an end effector movable between a first position and a second position, and an elongated tissue probe movably positioned within the elongated portion. The probe is movable between a retracted position and an advanced position, wherein movement of the probe moves the end effector from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Joshua Benjamin Stopek, Garrett Ebersole, Amin Elachchabi
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Patent number: 9737321Abstract: A medical device including an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The medical device may further include an end-effector disposed at the distal end of the elongate member. The end-effector may include a plurality of arms pivotally connected to one another, wherein each arm includes a tissue-contacting surface, a first portion of the tissue-contacting surface including a plurality of ridges configured to grasp tissue. Further, the tissue-contacting surface may include a channel oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gary Kappel, Sean Fleury, Paul Smith, Brandon Zalewski, Laurie Soderbom
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Patent number: 9737322Abstract: A surgical method of removing tissue of a patient includes grasping a surgical cutting instrument. The instrument includes an outer blade including a tubular body, an end cap, and a cutting window defined by an edge on at least the end cap, and an inner blade including a cutting tip, the inner blade co-axially disposed within the outer blade, the cutting tip including a cutting edge extending toward the end cap of the outer blade, wherein the cutting tip is rotatably exposed at the cutting window. The method further includes positioning the cutting window and cutting tip to a target site, supplying fluid through an irrigation pathway to the cutting window and the target site, rotating the cutting tip of the inner blade to selectively cut the tissue, and aspirating fluid and cut tissue.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Dana A. Oliver, Phillip J. Berman, Thoai Nguyen, Louis M. Shadeck
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Patent number: 9737323Abstract: A transducer subassembly with combined imaging and therapeutic capabilities is disclosed. The subassembly includes heat sinks that are configured to maintain the transducer at a low operating temperature so that the transducer operates at high efficiency and also can handle a wider range of frequencies. The subassembly is also configured to allow cooling fluid to flow past the transducer element. One heat sink in the subassembly also acts as an acoustic matching layer and another heat sink acts as a backing Alternatively, the second heat sink which acts as a backing is optional. The transducer is configured to transmit at one power level for imaging, and at a second power level for ablating. The transducer may comprise sub-elements transmitting at different power levels. The subassembly may be operated at one power level for imaging and a second power level for ablating.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: VytronUS, Inc.Inventors: Hira V. Thapliyal, David A. Gallup, James W. Arenson, John Paul Mohr, III, Tim Proulx, Robert A. Brommer
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Patent number: 9737324Abstract: A therapeutic probe having a transducer for focusing the ultrasonic waves into a first focal area, the emission surface of which has, within a profile plane, two concave curve segments which have a finite length and which are symmetrical relative to a plane of symmetry, or to an axis of symmetry. Within the profile plane, both concave curve segments extend along arcs of first and second non-coincident circles that intersect each other, and each curve segment has an acoustic axis intersecting the axis of symmetry, or the plane of symmetry, between the first focal area and the emission surface, the acoustic axes being spaced apart from each other such that the beams from the emission surface intersect each other so as to create a second focal area located in and situated between the first focal area and the emission surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignees: EDAP TMS FRANCE, INSERM (INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE)Inventors: David Melodelima, Jeremy Vincenot, Emmanuel Blanc, Jean-Yves Chapelon
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Patent number: 9737325Abstract: A cardiac ablation method including the following steps: inserting a treatment catheter into an atrium of a heart, the treatment catheter including an ultrasound emitter; positioning the ultrasound emitter to face heart tissue within the left atrium outside of a pulmonary vein; emitting ultrasound energy from the ultrasound emitter while rotating the ultrasound emitter about a rotation axis; and ablating heart tissue with the ultrasound energy to form a lesion outside of a pulmonary vein.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: VytronUS, Inc.Inventors: Hira V. Thapliyal, David A. Gallup, James W. Arenson
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Patent number: 9737326Abstract: A surgical robot control system including a controller, a coupling system, a sensor, and a feedback device is disclosed. The coupling system is configured to couple a handheld surgical user interface to the controller. The handheld user interface may control a function of a robotic surgical system. The sensor is coupled to the controller and the coupling system and is configured to detect actuation of the handheld user interface and to communicate detected actuations to the controller. The feedback device is coupled to the controller and is configured to provide feedback associated with the robotic surgical system to a user. The controller is communicatively coupleable to the robotic surgical system and is configured to send robot control signals to the robotic surgical system, to receive feedback signals from the robotic surgical system, and to send feedback control signals to the feedback device to control the feedback provided to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLCInventors: Barry C. Worrell, Geoffrey S. Strobl, Gregory A. Trees, Jonathan T. Batross, Nicholas G. Molitor, Kristen T. Shoger, David K. Norvell, Michael J. Andreyko, Gregory W. Johnson, Shawn C. Snyder
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Patent number: 9737327Abstract: A fluid ejection device which ejects a fluid includes: an ejection tube which ejects the fluid; a fluid chamber which communicates with the ejection tube; a piezoelectric element capable of changing a volume of the fluid chamber; a controller which controls a drive voltage applied to the piezoelectric element; and a fluid supplying unit which supplies the fluid to the fluid chamber at a predetermined flow rate. If a maximum frequency available to be set of the drive voltage is fmax [Hz] and an amount of change in the volume of the fluid chamber when a maximum value available to be set of the drive voltage is applied to the piezoelectric element to drive the piezoelectric element is V1 [ml], the fluid supplying unit supplies the fluid at the predetermined flow rate above V1Ă—fmax [ml/s].Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Hideki Kojima, Hirokazu Sekino
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Patent number: 9737328Abstract: A hydrodynamic catheter includes a catheter body with a catheter lumen and an infusion tube extending within the catheter body, the infusion tube configured for coupling with a fluid source near the catheter proximal portion. An inflow orifice and an outflow orifice are positioned at locations along a catheter body perimeter. A fluid jet emanator is in fluid communication with the infusion tube, where the fluid jet emanator includes one or more jet orifices configured to direct one or more fluid jets through the catheter lumen from near the inflow orifice toward the outflow orifice. A pivot cylinder located along the catheter body perimeter is positioned distal relative to one or more of the fluid jet emanator, the inflow orifice, or the outflow orifice.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDInventors: Michael J. Bonnette, Hieu V. Le
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Patent number: 9737329Abstract: A rotational atherectomy device for removing a stenotic tissue from the iliac artery of a patient. The device comprises a flexible, rotatable drive shaft having an elongated proximal portion, an elongated distal portion. An abrasive element is mounted to the drive shaft between the elongated proximal and distal portions of the drive shaft and between and spaced away from a pair of counterweights which are mounted to said elongated portions of the drive shaft. The eccentric abrasive element and the counterweights are configured for rapid rotation together with the drive shaft, the drive shaft is configured to extend throughout an entire length of the iliac artery to be treated. One elongated portion of the drive shaft extends out of the patient through a first access opening located in a femoral artery which is ipsilateral to the treated artery. Another elongated portion of the drive shaft extending through a second access opening located in another peripheral artery of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Cardio Flow, Inc.Inventor: Leonid Shturman
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Patent number: 9737330Abstract: A method of treating a lesion in a body lumen to enlarge a passageway in the lumen including providing a cutting member, connecting a tracking member to the cutting member to form an assembly, inserting the connected cutting member and tracking member through a first lumen of a catheter, withdrawing the catheter from the cutting member and tracking member, inserting the catheter over the tracking member and leaving the cutting member outside the catheter, and expanding a portion of the catheter to move the cutting member into cutting contact with the lesion. A device for treating a lesion in a body lumen including a cutting member having a coupler to connect a tracking member is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Rex Medical, L.P.Inventors: Israel Schur, James F. McGuckin, Jr., James Erich Bressler
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Patent number: 9737331Abstract: An atherectomy device with an exchangeable drive shaft is disclosed, having a drive shaft gear at a distal end of the exchangeable drive shaft for meshing engagement with a prime mover gear on the output shaft of the prime mover. The exchangeable drive shaft is inserted into an opening at the distal end of the handle housing and moved axially in a proximal direction. Surface features on at least the prime mover housing and the engageable drive shaft help to align the drive shaft gear with the prime mover gear for meshing engagement.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas W. Rydberg, Gregory H. Smith, Blake G. Potts
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Patent number: 9737332Abstract: Two part laparoscopic tools and surgical methods using such tools are presented. The tools and methods enable use of multiple surgical tools each having wide tool heads to be used in a body cavity using a single wide trocar and one or more narrow incisions, thereby reducing surgical risk and enhancing patient comfort and shortening recovery time. Additional instruments for facilitating laparoscopic surgery are also presented.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATEDInventor: Igor Igov
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Patent number: 9737333Abstract: The invention is directed to a steerable mandrel comprising a stationary part and a movable part. The stationary part comprises a tubular sleeve having a mantle wall with a longitudinal semi-circumferential opening or weakening, which divides the stationary part into a proximal portion located on a proximal side of the longitudinal semi-circumferential opening or weakening and a distal portion located on distal side of the longitudinal semi-circumferential opening or weakening. The movable part comprises a rod-like member, which is slidable within the proximal portion of the stationary part. The movable part is attached to distal portion of the stationary part, such that relative movement of the movable part in relation to the stationary part causes a bending of the mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Apriomed ABInventors: William B. Morrison, Dan Akerfeldt
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Patent number: 9737334Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for accessing a body cavity. In one embodiment, a surgical access device is provided that includes a housing having at least one access or sealing port for receiving a surgical instrument, and a retractor removably coupled to the housing and having a working channel configured to extend into a body cavity. The housing can include releasably matable upper and lower portions, with the upper portion being configured to freely rotate 360° relative to the lower portion and to the retractor when the housing is mated thereto.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Kevin M. Huey, Matthew D. Holcomb
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Patent number: 9737335Abstract: A seal comprises a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The sealing members each have an accessway to facilitate access from one side of the sealing member to the other side of the sealing member. The accessways are offset to facilitate sealed access of an object through the sealing members.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Atropos LimitedInventors: John Butler, Frank Bonadio, Trevor Vaugh, Ronan Bernard McManus, Shane Joseph MacNally, Catherine Deegan
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Patent number: 9737336Abstract: The invention concerns an anatomically personalized and mobilizing external support configured to be arranged to support a physical joint between a first and a second bone group, which support comprises at least one first external auxiliary frame, which is configured to be attached to the first bone group using invasive attachment means, at least one second external auxiliary frame, which is configured to be attached to the second bone group using invasive attachment means, and at least one external auxiliary joint, which is fitted between the first and the second auxiliary frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Aalto University FoundationInventors: Jan Erik Lindahl, Jari Salo, Jukka Tuomi, Roy Björkstrand, Mika Salmi, Eero Huotilainen, Mikko Roiha
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Patent number: 9737337Abstract: One or more sutures can be used in spinal applications to hold an intradiscal device in place between two vertebrae or repair a defect in the soft tissue of the spine, such as the annulus fibrosis or the dura. Tension can also be applied to the sutures to stabilize a spinal segment having an intradiscal device to prevent or minimize excessive spinal extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation of the spinal segment. Anchors are placed in two adjacent vertebrae and sutures are passed through each anchor. The sutures can be passed through portions of the intradiscal device. Alternatively, the sutures can be passed through a mesh patch which is held against the vertebrae to hold the intradiscal device in place. Tension is applied to the first and second ends of the sutures and the sutures are welded together. The sutures can be welded in a cross-braced arrangement minimize or prevent extension, lateral bending, and rotation of the spinal segment.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Suture Concepts Inc.Inventor: Bret A. Ferree
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Patent number: 9737338Abstract: A polyaxial bone anchoring system comprises a bone anchoring member provided with a hemispherical head and a tubular barrel comprising a base traversed by an axial channel of which the cross-section is greater than the cross-section of the hemispherical head, the channel having, in the lower part, a frustoconical housing that widens in the direction opposite the hemispherical head and, upstream from the frustoconical housing, a transverse shoulder of which the inner cross-section is substantially equal to the cross-section of the hemispherical head, the system further comprising a conical split ring of which the outer surface matches the inner surface of the frustoconical housing and of which the minimum cross-section when idle is smaller than the nominal cross-section of the hemispherical head, said ring being made from a deformable material.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SPINEVISIONInventor: Julien Bazille
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Patent number: 9737339Abstract: This application describes a spinal fixation system. The spinal fixation system includes at least a rod member having shaped ends, at least two pedicle screws capable of receiving the shaped ends of the rod member, and a system for introducing the rod member and pedicle screws in a minimally invasive fashion.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Copp, Christopher M. Campbell, G. Bryan Cornwall, Eric Dasso, Frank M. Phillips
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Patent number: 9737340Abstract: An adjustable offset connector for connecting iliac screws to fixation rods. The connector includes an adjustable offset rod to facilitate mating the rod with the tulip of the iliac screws and an anti-torque mechanism designed to resist torque and securely lock the offset rod in position and provide a strong, stable connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey M. Seago
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Patent number: 9737341Abstract: A transverse connector for coupling between first and second elongate members of a spinal stabilization system. The transverse connector includes a connector arm, a first coupling assembly proximate a first end of the arm, and a second coupling assembly proximate a second end of the arm. The first and second coupling assemblies are secured to the connector arm through a plurality of mating engagement features, such as dovetail grooves.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jack A Dant, Deborah Lynn Hoch, Eric P Jerke, Eric J Lundequam
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Patent number: 9737342Abstract: A facet joint replacement system includes an inferior implant with an inferior articular surface, a superior implant with a superior articular surface and may include a crosslink extending across a vertebral sagittal plane. The inferior implant may comprise an inferior strut, and a polyaxially adjustable, lockable mechanism which may couple the inferior articular surface with a first end of the inferior strut, and couple the inferior articular surface with the crosslink. A second end of the inferior strut may be secured to a polyaxially adjustable, lockable fixation assembly securable in a vertebra. The superior implant may be secured to a polyaxially adjustable lockable fixation assembly securable in a vertebra. The positions of the inferior articular surface and the first end of the inferior strut are independently translatable along a medial-lateral axis of the vertebra prior to lockout by the lockable mechanism. The crosslink may be placed into the lockable mechanism from a posterior approach.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Joel R. Helgerson, Daniel J. Triplett, Andrew R. Fauth, David M. Skinlo, E. Marlowe Goble, Daniel E. Gerbec
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Patent number: 9737343Abstract: Devices and methods for fixing defects in the anulus fibrosus (vertebral disc) of a patient are described. The devices include a mesh patch, and first and second suture assemblies, each of which include an anchor and a suture. The anchor has a first portion adapted to be inserted into a bone and a second portion having an opening therethrough. The suture is adapted to be disposed through the opening and has a first end is adapted to couple to the mesh patch. The method of treatment includes inserting the first portion of the first anchor into a cranial vertebra and inserting the second portion of the second anchor into a caudal vertebra. The first ends of the sutures are attached to the mesh patch. The mesh patch is positioned adjacent the defect by pulling on, or applying tension to, the second ends of the sutures.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Suture Concepts Inc.Inventor: Bret A. Ferree
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Patent number: 9737344Abstract: A spinous process device and method are disclosed. The device includes a first plate having a first part slidably coupled to a second part, a second plate having a third part slidably coupled to a fourth part, and first and second connector devices configured to be placed through openings created in spinous processes and rotatably couple respective first and second parts to third and fourth parts of the first and second plates together allowing angular displacement of the second plate with respect to the first plate and secure the spinous processes between the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Stern, Henry Elsner, Nirali Patel, Thomas Purcell, Brett Abshire
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Patent number: 9737345Abstract: A method for securing a vertebra during healing of a fracture within a pars area of the vertebra is described. In certain embodiments, the method includes providing a plate that has an outer shape similar to a shape of a pedicle and/or lamina of the vertebra, and an inner section that facilitates access to the pars area when the plate is secured to the vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Carl Pasquale Giordano
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Patent number: 9737346Abstract: A reduction sleeve for facilitating insertion of a spinal rod into a rod-receiving channel formed in a bone fixation element. The reduction sleeve may include a through-bore sized and configured to receive the bone fixation element and a substantially transverse channel sized and configured to receive the spinal rod. The channel being substantially aligned with the rod-receiving channel formed in the bone fixation element so that, once the bone fixation element has been inserted into the reduction sleeve, the spinal rod can pass through the aligned channels. The reduction sleeve may also include at least one break-off point or region for facilitating breaking and removal of the reduction sleeve once the spinal rod has been clamped into the rod-receiving channel of the bone fixation element.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian Dec, David S. Rathbun
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Patent number: 9737347Abstract: Described herein is a surgical nail in the form of an intramedullary nail with a central axis made from a material M with a tensile strength Fz, compressive strength Fd, density ?2 and modulus of elasticity E. The nail has a transverse bore extending transversely to the central axis and having a cross-sectional profile F and a transverse axis, the cross-sectional profile F having a maximum length a that runs in the direction of the central axis and a maximum width b that runs perpendicular to the length. An insert with the longitudinal axis, made from material m and having a modulus of elasticity e that is smaller than the modulus of elasticity E of material M, can be introduced into the transverse bore. The insert also has a length L that runs in the direction of its longitudinal axis and satisfies the condition L>0.2 D.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: André Schlienger, Markus Buettler, Peter Senn
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Patent number: 9737348Abstract: The present invention is a method and device for the correction and reduction of bone deformities, such as metatarsus primus adductus, using a plate body with winged buttresses and dorsal loop. The method and device can be affixed to a bone without any drilling or violating of the bone and can use a tethering technique which does not require drilling into the second metatarsal, nor does it require the placement of a prominent suture knot/button device medially along the first metatarsal.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: FastForward Surgical Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Zeetser, Dawn Buratti
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Patent number: 9737349Abstract: Methods and implants to treat anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are disclosed. The methods involve advancing the insertion of the patellar tendon to the proximal tibia by means of a partial osteotomy and a wedge-shaped cage (30). The wedge-shaped cage is specifically designed to facilitate transfer of not only compressive loads, but also of shear loads due to pull by the patellar tendon at its insertion to the tibial tuberosity. The cage decreases the angle between the patellar tendon and the common tangent plane formed by the condyles of the femur and the condyles of the tibia (sometimes called tibial plateau) and consequently modifies the internal joint force, restoring stability to the joint even if the ACL is ruptured. The methods and implants are applicable to both human and canine patients.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: KYON AGInventors: Slobodan Tepic, Joop Hopmans
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Patent number: 9737350Abstract: This invention relates to a system and a method for affixing soft tissue to bones. The system for fixing soft tissue within a bone tunnel comprising a first fixation member having a proximal end and a distal end and a bore extending from said proximal end to said distal end, said first fixation member is adapted for insertion against a first portion of a soft tissue positioned within a bone tunnel, a second portion of said soft tissue emerging from said bone tunnel; a second fixation member adapted to engage said bore of said first fixation member, having means for restraining disengagement therewith and a proximal end; and a third fixation member adapted to engage said second portion of said soft tissue, having means for coupling onto said proximal end of said second fixation member and restraining disengagement therewith.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: The United States of America as Rep. by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Daniel J. Solomon, Matthew T. Provencher, Colin Gregersen
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Patent number: 9737351Abstract: A compressor/distractor system for operating on a spine is disclosed. The system includes two rod reducers which each advance a spinal rod into the shoulder portion of a pedicle screw. Each rod reducer includes an inner member, an outer member, and a pair of gripping members. Each outer member receives and advances the spinal rod into the pedicle screw. The outer member also includes a through slot which receives the proximal end of each of the pair of gripping members which may limit the longitudinal translation of the outer member with respect to the inner member. The compressor/distractor system may include a compressor/distractor device which has a compressing, a distracting, and a neutral configuration. A method for using the minimally invasive rod reducers with the compressor/distractor system to secure at least two pedicle screws in desired positions on a spinal rod is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Larry McClintock, Clint Boyd
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Patent number: 9737352Abstract: An expandable implant for treating bone preferably in a minimally invasive manner includes a preferably cylindrical core element extending along a longitudinal axis and preferably a plurality of nestable, expandable sleeves extending along a longitudinal axis for placement radially about the core element. The plurality of nestable sleeves are sequentially insertable over the core element in such a manner that a first nestable sleeve is inserted over the core element and each subsequently inserted nestable sleeve is received between the core element and the previously inserted nestable sleeve such that the insertion of each additional sleeve causes each previously inserted sleeve to outwardly expand.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Harry Thomas Hall
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Patent number: 9737353Abstract: Body tissue ablation is carried out by inserting a probe into a body of a living subject, urging the probe into contact with a tissue in the body, generating energy at a power output level, and transmitting the generated energy into the tissue via the probe. While transmitting the generated energy the ablation is further carried out by determining a measured temperature of the tissue and a measured power level of the transmitted energy, and controlling the power output level responsively to a function of the measured temperature and the measured power level. Related apparatus for carrying out the ablation is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.Inventors: Assaf Govari, Yaron Ephrath, Andres Claudio Altmann
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Patent number: 9737354Abstract: An electrocautery surgical device comprising a battery source and radio-frequency signal generating circuitry electrically coupled to the battery source and operable to deliver power.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Syntheon, LLCInventors: Thomas O. Bales, Jr., Matthew A. Palmer, Kevin W. Smith
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Patent number: 9737355Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to electrosurgical systems for providing an electrosurgical signal to a patient. A control circuit may, for a first application period, apply the electrosurgical signal to first and second electrodes according to a first mode. In the first mode, the control circuit may limit the electrosurgical signal to a first maximum power when the impedance between the first and second electrodes exceeds a first mode threshold. The control circuit may also, for a second application period after the first application period, apply the electrosurgical signal according to a second mode. In the second mode, the control circuit may limit the electrosurgical signal to a second mode maximum power when the impedance between the first and second electrodes exceeds a second mode threshold. The second maximum power may be greater than the first maximum power.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: David C. Yates, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Mark A. Davison
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Patent number: 9737356Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument includes an instrument shaft, and a suction tube extending along the shaft, the suction tube being formed of an electrically-conductive material and including a way or portion by which it can be connected to a source of electrosurgical energy. A blade-like tissue treatment electrode extends from the shaft, the blade-like tissue treatment electrode being integrally formed by the distal end of the suction tube. The distal end of the suction tube is flattened to form the blade-like tissue treatment electrode, and the distal end of the suction tube is disposed at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: GYRUS MEDICAL LIMITEDInventor: Christopher Charles Benn
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Patent number: 9737357Abstract: An endoscopic bipolar forceps includes an elongated shaft having opposing jaw members at a distal end thereof. The jaw members are movable relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The forceps also includes a source of electrical energy connected to each jaw member such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a seal. A generally tube-like cutter is included which is slidably engaged about the elongated shaft and which is selectively movable about the elongated shaft to engage and cut tissue on at least one side of the jaw members while the tissue is engaged between jaw members.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Covidien AGInventors: Sean T. Dycus, Darion R. Peterson
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Patent number: 9737358Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical instrument is provided that may comprise an end effector for performing a surgical procedure on tissue, for example. The end effector may comprise at least one energy delivery surface and heat dissipation means for dissipating heat from at least a portion of the end effector. For example, in at least one embodiment, the end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, and a cutting member. The cutting member may comprise a cutting surface and a body, which may define a cavity and at least one opening communicating with the cavity. A fluid may be moved through the cavity to and/or from the opening(s). Additionally, in at least one embodiment, a surgical instrument's end effector may comprise a first jaw, a second jaw, a cutting member, and at least one heat pipe. Various other heat dissipation means are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Andrew T. Beckman, Bradley E. White, Cory G. Kimball, John F. Cummings, Al Mirel, Christopher J. Schall, Jeffrey L. Aldridge, Timothy G. Dietz, David A. Witt, Mary E. Mootoo, Zhifan F. Huang, Raymond M. Banks, Tamara Widenhouse, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jason L. Harris, Jeffrey S. Swayze, Prasanna Malaviya, Gregory W. Johnson, Paul Guerra
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Patent number: 9737359Abstract: An electrosurgical apparatus applies electrical current to skin, preferably for skin tightening procedures. A housing includes a substantially flat edge, disposable on the skin. The housing stores a plurality of electrodes which are movable through an opening defined by the edge. A vacuum is applied in the housing such that the edge seals with the skin. The electrodes pierce the skin perpendicularly and apply an RF electric current to heat primarily the subcutaneous layer. A coolant is applied to cool the outer layer of the skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: RF KINETICS INC.Inventor: Steve Livneh
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Patent number: 9737360Abstract: Improved devices, systems and methods for treating a tissue region provide straightforward, yet reliable ways for installing diverse functional components within the confined space of a catheter-based instrument.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Mederi Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Scott H. West, John W. Gaiser, Robin Bek, David S. Utley, Patrick Rimroth
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Patent number: 9737361Abstract: A catheter apparatus defining a first lumen with a first internal diameter, the catheter apparatus further comprising a shaping structure having a distal end and a proximal end and a length therebetween, the shaping structure being moveable between a delivery state having a first helical shape, and a deployed state having a second helical shape. A deployment member having a second lumen with a second internal diameter, a first portion of the deployment member being positioned within the first lumen and having a third outside diameter sized to enable the deployment member to slide within the first lumen, the deployment member being operably coupled to the distal end of the shaping structure and being configured such that distal axial movement of the deployment member places the shaping structure in the delivery state, and proximal axial movement of the deployment member places the shaping structure in the deployed state.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Jesus Magana, John Stankus, Benny Serna, Michael Ngo
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Patent number: 9737362Abstract: A probe for resecting and coagulating tissue comprises an outer sleeve having a tissue cutting window and an inner sleeve having a tissue cutting distal end. And RF cutting region is formed at the distal end of the inner member and an RF coagulation region is formed on an exterior surface of the inner member immediately proximal to the cutting surface. A single power supply providing a single RF energy mode can be connected to both RF applicator regions to simultaneously cut and coagulate tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Aaron Germain, John H. Shadduck, Michael D. Walker, Kyle Klein, Csaba Truckai
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Patent number: 9737363Abstract: The present disclosure describes a draping system for a two-tiered hospital instrument back table can be used to quickly and conveniently create a sterile field. The system has a drape that is a single piece of material, desirably a film that may be clear. The single piece of material has other material attached to it on its upper side or surface in areas that generally coincide with the two upper surfaces of the table when the drape is installed on the table, and that has a lower coefficient of friction than the single piece of material. The drape may be held in place with a continuous or discontinuous band that encircles the upper tier or the upper tier support posts.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Ajay Y. Houde, Jeffrey S. Robinson, Jose Luis Coronado, Keith J. Edgett, James B. Robinson, Denise E. O'Connor
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Patent number: 9737364Abstract: A method of actuating a surgical device is described. A surgical tool is inserted into a body cavity of a patient through a natural orifice. A distal end of an actuation tool is inserted through a surgical access port in the body of the patient. The distal end of the actuation tool is positioned proximal to an external wall of the body cavity opposite the surgical tool. A magnetic coupling is established between the distal end of the actuation tool and the surgical tool. When the magnetic coupling is established, distal end of the actuation tool is located at the external wall of the body cavity and the surgical tool is located at the internal wall of the body cavity. The surgical tool is manipulated using the actuation tool through the magnetic coupling.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Vanderbilt UniversityInventors: Pietro Valdastri, Alan J. Herline, Christian Di Natali
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Patent number: 9737365Abstract: The invention provides surgical or diagnostic tools and associated methods that offer user control for operating remotely within regions of the body. These tools include a proximally-located actuator for the operation of a distal end effector, as well as proximally-located actuators for articulational and rotational movements of the end effector. Control mechanisms and methods refine operator control of end effector actuation and of these articulational and rotational movements. An articulation lock allows the fixing and releasing of both neutral and articulated configurations of the tool and of consequent placement of the end effector. The tool may also include other features. A multi-state ratchet for end effector actuation provides enablement-disablement options with tactile feedback. A force limiter mechanism protects the end effector and manipulated objects from the harm of potentially excessive force applied by the operator.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: David Elias Hegeman, David J. Danitz, Cameron D. Hinman, Lincoln J. Alvord
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Patent number: 9737366Abstract: A point within a three dimensional region represented by volume data is set as a target point. A three dimensional angular range having the target point as its apex is set, and a plurality of line of sight vectors directed toward the target point are set within the three dimensional angular range. A plurality of projected images are generated by projecting the three dimensional region onto projection planes perpendicular to the line of sight vectors for each of the line of sight vectors. The generated projected images are arranged and displayed on a screen.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Masaki Miyamoto
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Patent number: 9737367Abstract: Methods and systems for retention and use of historical patient-specific information in selecting and/or designing patient-adapted articular repair systems are disclosed herein. Various embodiments include articular repair system components that are selected and/or designed based, at least in part, on both current patient-specific information and historical patient-specific information. According to certain embodiments, a method of making an implant component for intended treatment of a diseased or damaged joint of a patient is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Steines, John Slamin