Patents Issued in November 21, 2017
  • Patent number: 9820753
    Abstract: A surgical sagittal saw blade with a static blade bar, an oscillating blade head and at least one drive rod disposed in the blade bar that pivots the blade head. The blade bar is formed with an opening located proximal to the distal end of the blade. A finger connected to a distal end of the drive rod is located above the drive rod so as to be seated in the opening in the blade bar. The finger extends forward of the drive rod over a base section of the blade head. A pin that extends from the finger pivotally connects the blade head to the finger and, by extension, to the drive rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: James G. Walen, Robert Brindley, Liam Cosgrove
  • Patent number: 9820754
    Abstract: The present invention provides a circular bone tunneling device, comprising: a hollow elongate body comprising a hollow elongate body head, said hollow elongate body head defining a rigid circular arc, comprising a surgical needle; an extendable and retractable support element, reconfigurable from an extended configuration to a retracted configuration; said support element, in said extended configuration, adapted to be located along said path formed by said rigid circular arc; said support element and said hollow elongate body head are adapted to grasp said bone from at least two points along the circumference of said bone; a stabilizing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: MININVASIVE LTD.
    Inventors: Mordehai Sholev, Gilad Lavi, Raphael Meloul, Ronen Raz
  • Patent number: 9820755
    Abstract: A system including a bone punch tool and a needle guide. The bone punch tool can include a support arm having a support arm proximal portion and a support arm distal portion, a pivot arm having a pivot arm proximal portion and a pivot arm distal portion, and an arcuate punch configured to punch through bone. The pivot arm distal portion can be pivotably coupled to the support arm distal portion, such that the pivot arm proximal portion is configured to be moved away from the support arm proximal portion to extend the arcuate punch into a punch position to punch an arcuate hole through bone. The needle guide can be configured to guide a needle through the arcuate hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLC
    Inventors: Saddy Garcia, Rachel Hale, Bryan Wilcox, Benjamin Witten
  • Patent number: 9820756
    Abstract: A cutting burr that includes a pair of axially spaced diamond-shaped portions designed to be keyed into a spindle of a locking mechanism of a high speed surgical drilling instrument and adapted to fit into a single pawl thereof to lock said cutting burr in place so as to prevent axial movement thereof and provide concentric rotation of said cutting burr without any wobbling. The orientation of both portions may be identical with respect to a center plan and diamond shape in the portion at the proximal end of the shank of the cutting tool may be larger than the intermediately located diamond shape of the other portion. The apexes of the facets of the six-sided diamond shape may be disposed below the surface of the shank of the cutting burr.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Eddy H. del Rio, Duane Jeffrey Enck
  • Patent number: 9820757
    Abstract: An orthopedic cutting tool for reshaping the end of a femur is described. The cutting tool comprises three separate cutting blades that are positioned within different locations within a housing to reshape the end of the femur to thus receive a femur head prosthetic. The cutting tool forms the reshaped femur end in one cutting motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.
    Inventor: Gary C. Victor
  • Patent number: 9820758
    Abstract: An instrumentation kit for use in preparing a shoulder to receive a glenoid component in one embodiment includes at least one combination device, the combination device including a boring section configured to form a first bore in a glenoid, a drive section operably connected to the boring section, a reaming section positioned proximally from the boring section and operably connected to the drive section, the reaming section configured to ream a portion of the glenoid, and at least one drill guide configured to guide a drill bit and positioned so as to guide the drill bit to form a second bore at a location spaced apart from the first bore, wherein the reaming section and the boring section are positioned with respect to each other such that the boring section forms the first bore and the reaming section simultaneously reams a portion of the glenoid adjacent to the first bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Lappin, Lieven De Wilde
  • Patent number: 9820759
    Abstract: A universal drill guide for use in position the location of holes to be drilled for insertion of bone staples. The drill guide has first and second legs pivotally secured to one another and first and second jaw members, each of the jaw members being provided with a drill guide. An indexer connected to the first and second legs includes a biaser, e.g., a spring to bias the first and second legs in a direction away from one another and a latch, catch or the like for selectively, releasably holding the first and second legs in a predetermined desired spacing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ascension Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Scott, Perry Forrester
  • Patent number: 9820760
    Abstract: An aiming device system that is configured to align at least one bone anchor guide to a first distal hole of an intramedullary nail can include an aiming arm that is configured to be operatively coupled to the intramedullary nail and an aiming guide. The aiming arm can define a sliding support that is elongate along a first direction. The aiming guide can include a guide body that defines at least a first bone anchor guide. The aiming guide is attached to the aiming arm such that the aiming guide is selectably movable along the sliding support, and selectably rotatable relative to the aiming arm. When the first bone anchor guide is retaining the guide sleeve, at least one of the selectable movement and selectable rotation of the guide body at least partially aligns the first bone anchor guide with the first distal hole of the intramedullary nail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Hitendra Purohit
  • Patent number: 9820761
    Abstract: An intravascular access system for facilitation of intraluminal medical procedures within the neurovasculature through an access sheath. The system includes an aspiration or support catheter having a flexible, distal luminal portion having an inner diameter defining a lumen extending between a proximal opening at a proximal end of the luminal portion and a distal opening at a distal end of the luminal portion. The catheter has a rigid spine coupled to at least the proximal end of the luminal portion and extending proximally therefrom. The system includes a dilator having a flexible, distal dilator portion sized to be received within the lumen of the luminal portion. Associated systems, devices, and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Route 92 Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michi E. Garrison, Tony M. Chou, Scott D. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9820762
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removal of calculus (including for example, kidney stones) are disclosed. In an embodiment, a device for removal of kidney stones includes a substantially sealable pouch that can be inserted into the kidney for capturing a kidney stone. The pouch is also designed to permit fragmentation of the kidney stone inside the pouch, while preventing kidney stone fragments from escaping from the pouch. As a result, the likelihood of dispersing stone fragments during fragmentation of a large stone is greatly lessened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Stephen P. Faddegon, Heather E. Beardsley, Yung K. Tan, Ephrem O. Olweny, Jeffrey Gahan, Jodi Antonelli, Margaret S. Pearle, Raul Fernandez
  • Patent number: 9820763
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented comprising an endoscope including a flexible shaft which has an active deflection section at a distal tip, a handle connected to a proximal end of the flexible shaft, a platform mounted to a top portion of the handle and oriented substantially in line with the longitudinal axis of the proximal end of a straight portion of the flexible shaft to provide a substantially straight entry into a working channel of the flexible shaft for an output accessory, a stone retrieval device insertable into the proximal end of the working channel of the endoscope, a lithotripsy shaft including one or more guide features at a distal end of the lithotripsy shaft to facilitate passage of wires or filaments of the stone retrieval device there through, and a lithotripsy shaft driver attached to the platform for driving the lithotripsy shaft under power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.
    Inventor: Lawrence J. St. George
  • Patent number: 9820764
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter and includes a pull wire having a proximal end and a distal end, and a distal body having a proximal hub, a basket, and a distal hub. In some embodiments, the distal body includes a plurality of proximal strips that form a closeable claw that is used to capture the obstruction. In other embodiments, the basket includes an enlarged opening that allows the object to enter the basket. Optionally, the basket includes x-ray markers adjacent to the enlarged openings to allow the operator to locate the openings, as well as twisting strips that connect the basket to the proximal hub. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Legacy Ventures LLC
    Inventor: Arthur John Ulm, III
  • Patent number: 9820765
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an elongated shaft having a distal portion and a proximal portion coupled to a housing. An inner shaft member extends at least partially through the elongated shaft and is selectively movable in a longitudinal direction. An end effector is supported by the distal portion of the elongated shaft. The end effector includes upper and lower jaw members pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the elongated shaft about a pivot axis and including a pair of laterally spaced flanges. The pairs of flanges of the jaw members are arranged in an offset configuration such that one flange of the upper jaw member is positioned on a laterally exterior side of a corresponding flange of the lower jaw member, and the other flange of the upper jaw member is positioned on a laterally interior side of the other flange of the lower jaw member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: James D. Allen, IV, John R. Twomey, Michael B. Lyons, Jessica E. C. Olson, Sean T. O'Neill, Grant T. Sims
  • Patent number: 9820766
    Abstract: A surgical device for performing surgery includes a handle assembly, an elongate member extending from the handle assembly, an articulation mechanism, and an adapter. The elongate member has articulating and straight sections. The articulating section is configured to articulate with respect to the straight section. The adapter rotatably couples the elongate member with the articulation mechanism such that when the elongate member is in a first rotational orientation with respect to the articulation mechanism, the articulating section articulates toward a first direction relative to the straight section upon movement of the handle assembly towards the first direction with respect to the straight section and when the elongate member is in a second rotational orientation with respect to the articulation mechanism, the articulating section articulates toward a second direction relative to the straight section upon movement of the handle assembly towards the first direction with respect to the straight section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Elias Hartoumbekis, Roddi Simpson, Earl M. Zergiebel
  • Patent number: 9820767
    Abstract: A rotatable jaw device for use with an endoscope. The device includes a fork, and two jaws pivotally mounted to the fork. The jaws are movable between a predetermined closed position and a predetermined open position. At least one jaw has at least one protrusion on a surface of the jaw. The at least one protrusion prohibits movement of the two jaws in the opening direction beyond the predetermined open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Keith R. John
  • Patent number: 9820768
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to surgical instruments for use in handheld applications or with robotic surgical systems. The surgical instruments may comprise an end effector to treat tissue and a shaft extending proximally from the end effector along a longitudinal axis. Some embodiments may be usable with an instrument mounting portion of a robotic surgical instrument. For example, the shaft may extend proximally to the instrument mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ethicon LLC
    Inventors: Jacob S. Gee, Foster B. Stulen, Kevin L. Houser, Craig N. Faller, Sora Rhee, William D. Dannaher, Gregory W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9820769
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for removing obstructive material within a body lumen. The apparatus includes a macerator device deployable from a sheath that includes an expandable cage carried by a shaft and within a constraint tube. The shaft is movable relative to the constraint tube for deploying and expanding the cage within a body lumen such that an open end of the cage is oriented towards obstructive material. The cage is advanced to capture the material or the material is directed into the cage using an expandable member expanded beyond the material and retracted to direct the material into the cage. The cage is withdrawn into the constraint tube to compress the cage radially inwardly. Materials extending through apertures in the cage are sheared off by a sharpened edge of the constraint tube. The smaller, sheared off particles are then aspirated from the body lumen through the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Hotspur Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Krolik, Juan Domingo, Daryush Mirzaee, James H. Dreher
  • Patent number: 9820770
    Abstract: A luminal drilling system includes a drilling device and a control unit. The drilling device includes an elongate member having a drive shaft with a drill tip. The control unit includes a motor connectable to the drive shaft and control circuitry which rotationally oscillates the drive shaft with the direction of rotation automatically reversing whenever the load on the motor and/or drive shaft exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Palermo
  • Patent number: 9820771
    Abstract: A single body port or body flange access device and method for performing laparoscopic surgery are disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of crisscrossing conduits through which surgical instruments may be inserted. The instruments are manipulated so that triangulation is obtained using one patient body flange while standard surgical procedures are performed on the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Axcess Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Norton, Noel D. Ischy
  • Patent number: 9820772
    Abstract: A vaginal manipulator includes a head, a tissue index, a door, and a head extender. The head has a first end connected to a shaft and a distal end opposite of the first end. The tissue index is disposed laterally across the head and is adapted to slide in a longitudinal direction between the first end and the distal end of the head. The door has a pivot portion attached to a distal portion of the head and a free portion that is movable away from the head. The head extender includes a post that is insertable into an orifice formed in the distal end of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Sarah J. Deitch, Ty Erickson, Allen Gaynor, Jeffrey Brian Taylor, Michael M. Witzmann
  • Patent number: 9820773
    Abstract: A rescue device for a choking victim and a method of rescuing a choking victim is provided. The device includes a first tube that is configured to be inserted into the victim's mouth so as to assist in dislodging a foreign object in the victim's windpipe by creating a low-pressure environment within the victim's mouth. The device further includes a second tube that is configured to allow a rescuer to create the low-pressure environment in the victim's mouth by sucking on a second tube of the device. A filter is positioned between the first and second tubes to reduce sanitary concerns and to prevent the foreign object from becoming lodged in the rescuer's windpipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventors: Steven James Lieser, Christine Lieser
  • Patent number: 9820774
    Abstract: The present invention is an orthopedic trigger apparatus including a rack assembly, a trigger housing assembly and a trigger assembly. The rack assembly includes a linear rack rotatably connected to a first handle of an orthopedic instrument. The trigger housing assembly includes a trigger housing connected to a second handle of the orthopedic instrument, with a rack engagement cylinder and a spring enclosed within the trigger housing. The rack engagement cylinder includes a toothed rack. The spring contacts a second surface of the toothed rack stop, biasing a first pawled surface into meshing with the rack and preventing the rack from sliding through the trigger housing in more than one direction. Actuating the trigger assembly causes an actuator protrusion on the trigger to press against the rack engagement cylinder, moving the first pawled surface of the toothed rack stop away from the rack and allowing the rack to slide freely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BRADSHAW MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew Rajek
  • Patent number: 9820775
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for manipulating the orientation of a plurality of bone fragments with respect to one another. A bone transport frame including first and second rings, a plurality of elongate struts, and a plurality of ring transport assemblies for orienting a first bone segment with respect to a second bone segment is disclosed. A third ring may be included in the bone transport frame for orienting a third bone segment with respect to the first and second bone segments. Manipulation of an adjustable member of the bone transport frame can transport a ring in either a proximal or distal direction with respect to other rings of the frame. Manipulation of another adjustable member of the bone transport frame can translate a central axis of one of the rings either toward or away from the central axes of the plurality of elongate struts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Styker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Manoj Kumar Singh, Yves Stephane Crozet
  • Patent number: 9820776
    Abstract: A ratcheting strut comprising: (a) a ratchet box including a through passage; (b) a first tube sized to extend at least partially through the passage, the first tube including teeth that engage corresponding teeth of the ratchet box; (c) a second tube mounted to the ratchet box in parallel with the first tube, the second tube operatively coupled to a second fixation adapter; and, (d) a threaded rod operatively coupled to a nut and a first fixation adapter, the threaded rod repositionably mounted to the first tube, where the nut is operatively coupled and repositionable with respect to the first tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery T. Cresina, Mark Lester
  • Patent number: 9820777
    Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., William Griffith, Jessica Regan Barber, Gregory Parranto
  • Patent number: 9820778
    Abstract: A post that is configured to be coupled to a head of a bone fixation element that is attached to a bone part can include a post body that is elongate along a first direction and defines a proximal end and a distal end that is spaced from the proximal end along the first direction. The post body can include an internal surface that defines a socket at the distal end. The socket can be configured to receive the head of the bone fixation element. The post can further include a locking member that is disposed within the socket such that when the socket receives the head of the bone fixation element the locking member couples the post body to the bone fixation element. The post body is polyaxially pivotable relative to the head when the post body is coupled to the bone fixation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Masson, Kenneth R. Underhill
  • Patent number: 9820779
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system includes a connecting rod, a rod bending device, and a plurality of bone screws. The connecting rod includes an elongate round portion, an elongate head portion and a neck portion connecting the elongate round portion with the elongate head portion. The rod bending device includes an elongate body defining an aperture configured and dimensioned to receive the connecting rod therethrough in a single orientation. The bone screws include a housing portion and a screw shaft distally extending from the housing portion. The housing portion includes an inner housing and an outer housing slidably surrounding at least a portion of the inner housing. The inner housing defines a slot configured and dimensioned to releasably secure the elongate round portion of the connecting rod therein. The outer housing is movable relative to the inner housing between an unlocked state and a locked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, Kevin R. Strauss, Clint Boyd, Michael Barrus, Scott Jones, Jennifer Moore
  • Patent number: 9820780
    Abstract: An angled offset tulip has an angled offset tulip with a rod receiving portion and a bone screw receiving portion. The bone screw receiving portion has a distal opening on a distal end. The rod receiving portion is positioned offset a distance from a center of the distal opening and elevated above the distal opening to form an angle ?. The angle ? is defined as a line passing through the center of the distal opening and a slotted end center. The rod receiving portion has a slotted opening defined by a pair of sides, each side having a proximal end with threads for engaging a set screw to secure a rod. The angled offset tulip can be an angled offset tulip assembly having a collet for receiving, holding and fixing the head of a bone screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Amendia, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim Duncan, Daniel Sayger, Kenneth Richard Barra
  • Patent number: 9820781
    Abstract: The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a spinal fixation procedure. A uniplanar bone anchor system for a fixation procedure is provided. The system can include a bone fastener including a head with a bearing surface and a shaft adapted to engage an anatomy. The system can also include a saddle, which can include a first bore formed about a longitudinal axis that receives the bone fastener and a coupling bore defined transverse to the longitudinal axis. The system can also include a coupling system, which can have a second bearing surface. The coupling system can be received through the coupling bore such that the second bearing surface of the coupling system can contact the bearing surface to permit the bone fastener to move in only one plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: EBI, LLC
    Inventor: David Barry
  • Patent number: 9820782
    Abstract: A pedicle screw includes a tulip head, a rod seat, a screw shank, and a retainer collar. The tulip head has an upper opening disposed in a top end of the tulip head and a lower opening disposed in a bottom end of the tulip head opposite the upper opening. The upper and lower openings form a single cavity extending through the tulip head from a top end to the bottom end. The rod seat is disposed within the cavity of the tulip head and engages a stop extending inwardly from an interior wall of the cavity. The screw shank has a thread disposed along a length of the screw shank and a connector positioned at an upper end. The retainer collar has a pass through aperture, an expansion slit, and is disposed about the connector of the screw shank. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: OrthoPediatrics Corp.
    Inventor: David W. Daniels
  • Patent number: 9820783
    Abstract: A system for fixating a dysfunctional sacroiliac joint for SI joint fusion, the system including a sacroiliac joint implant, a sacroiliac joint screw or rod and a delivery tool configured for approaching a sacroiliac joint. The system may include an implant having a porous 3D matrix structure and may be manufactured by laser or electron beam additive manufacturing. The delivery tool may include a radiolucent material. The SI fusion system may further include custom sacroiliac joint implants, anchors, alignment tools or targeting arms manufactured for a particular patient. Pre-surgical imaging studies, including 3D rendering, and their interpretation may assist in planning desired trajectories, anchor dimensions and implant dimensions and may provide details specific to the manufacture of particular sacroiliac joint tools or implants and their implantation into the sacroiliac joint. The system may be configured for use with surgical robots and may include an integrated nerve monitoring and stimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: JCBD, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Jeffrey Donner, Christopher Thomas Donner
  • Patent number: 9820784
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises forming a lumen in a first bone portion and forming a lumen in a second bone portion. The method further includes inserting a portion of a flexible fastening band through the lumen in the first bone portion and through the lumen in the second bone portion, and inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener mechanism monolithically formed with the flexible fastening band. The method further includes advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener mechanism until the first bone portion and the second bone portion are stabilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Greg Martin
  • Patent number: 9820785
    Abstract: A bone affixing apparatus including a substantially hollowed shaft for being inserted into the bone, at least one projectable element disposed within the shaft, and a first mechanism for projecting prongs of the at least one projectable element out of shaft into a tissue of the bone, thereby eliminating breaching the bone from the outside of the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Yeshaiau Benedict
  • Patent number: 9820786
    Abstract: An orthopaedic implant knee hinge and surgical method for minimally invasive insertion of the orthopaedic implant knee hinge. The apparatus and method stabilizes the knee in patients after ligament surgery, conventional fixation of supracondylar and intracondylar fractures of the femur and/or tibial plateau and proximal tibia fractures. The knee hinge is inserted subcutaneously (but supra-muscularly) on one of both of the medial or lateral side of the knee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Rahul Vaidya
  • Patent number: 9820787
    Abstract: Apparatus for the fixed-angle fixation and compression of a fracture site or osteotomy of a bone includes a bone plate having a plurality of holes and bone screws with a threaded head. The bone screws accommodated in the holes are screwed into the bone. At least one of the holes is a combination of two circular holes of different diameter. As screwing of the bone screw into the bone proceeds through a final stage, engagement of the threads on the head with threads in the combination hole effects relative longitudinal displacement between the plate and the bone whereby it is possible to simplify simultaneous fixed angle fixation and compression of the fracture or osteotomy with use of a single screw. Threads on the head of the bone screw engage threads in the hole which is a combination of the two hole to effect relative motions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Aristotech Industries GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Hilse, Curt Kranz, Emmanuel Anapliotis
  • Patent number: 9820788
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Patent number: 9820789
    Abstract: A stem-like bone fixation device allows for bony in-growth on its surface and across fracture fragments or between bones that are to be fused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: SI-BONE INC.
    Inventor: Mark A. Reiley
  • Patent number: 9820790
    Abstract: A fastener assembly that can be used for the fixation or anchoring of orthopedic devices or instruments to bone tissue. In particular, a low profile variable angle or fixed angle fastener assembly is able to securely connect the orthopedic device to bone tissue. The fastener assembly may have a locking mechanism that will quickly and easily lock the fastener assembly with respect to the orthopedic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh
  • Patent number: 9820791
    Abstract: Methods of filling bone cavities are provided. The methods use a bone cement mixing and delivery device that includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel. The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL
    Inventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
  • Patent number: 9820792
    Abstract: A bone cement mixing and delivery device includes a shaft extending along an axis from a first end to a second end and including a passageway. The first end includes an adapter having a first opening that is in communication with the passageway. The second end includes a second opening that is in communication with the passageway. The shaft includes a mixing portion between the first and second ends. A connector includes a central portion that that is coupled to the adapter. The central portion includes a channel that is in communication with the first opening. The connector includes first and second ports that extend from the central portion. The first port includes a first lumen that is in communication with the channel The second port includes a second lumen that is in communication with the channel. Methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL
    Inventors: Neil S. Sasaki, Samuel Lee, Ankit K. Mehta, Craig E. Lauchner
  • Patent number: 9820793
    Abstract: A system for repairing separated body tissues includes a tensioning device comprising two proximal handles for grasping, a pair of movable distal tensioning tips, a pivot between the proximal handle and distal tensioning tips, and suture holding clamps proximal to the tensioning tips. The tensioning device is used in conjunction with a buckle with lock bars and a tensioning tab for securing and tensioning suture. The tensioning tab is provided to secure the lock bar in its first position until tension on the suture exceeds a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dallen Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell W. Wade
  • Patent number: 9820794
    Abstract: Various devices, systems, and methods are capable of killing tumor cells by delivering cell-disrupting agents into a tumor in an inward direction from a peripheral border about the tumor. In some examples, a covering that includes one or more emissive elements encompasses at least a portion of a tumor such that the emissive element is directed inwardly toward the tumor so as to be able to introduce a cell-disrupting agent into the tumor. In further examples, the covering is incorporated into a glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Intermountain Invention Management, LLC
    Inventors: Mark John Ott, Troy J. Orr
  • Patent number: 9820795
    Abstract: Cryocatheter including an elongated flexible catheter member having a short rigid catheter tip for introduction into a therapy site and a heat exchange arrangement for freezing the catheter tip to a cryo-temperature from between about ?15° C. to about ?30° C. for freezing human tissue at the therapy site. Cerebral medical procedures include inter alia employing a local ice ball for sealing a bleeding rupture in an arterial wall in the case of a stroke hemorrhage, employing a local ice ball for mapping electrical disorder foci in a brain, for example, epileptic foci, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BERGER THERMAL RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventors: Abraham Berger, Avri Hazan
  • Patent number: 9820796
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the treatment of a body cavity or lumen are described where a heated fluid and/or gas may be introduced through a catheter and into treatment area within the body contained between one or more inflatable/expandable members. The catheter may also have optional pressure and temperature sensing elements which may allow for control of the pressure and temperature within the treatment zone and also prevent the pressure from exceeding a pressure of the inflatable/expandable members to thereby contain the treatment area between these inflatable/expandable members. Optionally, a chilled, room temperature, or warmed fluid such as water may then be used to rapidly terminate the treatment session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Channel Medsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Burnett, Ric Cote, William W. Malecki, Brian M. Neil, David Beaulieu, Benjamin D. Voiles
  • Patent number: 9820797
    Abstract: A cryosurgery system for application of medical-grade liquid nitrogen to a treatment area via a small, low pressure, open tipped catheter. The system includes a console, including a touch panel computer, a cryogen module, a suction module and an electronics module, and a disposable spray kit. Features include optional low cryogen flow setting to reduce the cryogen flow rate by 50%, improved cryogen flow consistency reducing pressure pulses and peaks, an integrated suction pump for improved consistency and self-checks, specified vent tube areas and corresponding maximum expected pressures during cryospray procedure; optional pressure sensing capability to monitor pressure during a treatment, and novel catheter designs of multilayer and flexible construction providing a variety of spray patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: CSA Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Burr, Rafael Cordero, Marc Davidson, Wendelin Cherise Maners, Janel Petrilli
  • Patent number: 9820798
    Abstract: Targeted ablation of parathyroidal tissue is provided through hyperthermia adjuvant therapy. An in situ localization of parathyroidal tissue is obtained. A temperature-sensitive adjuvant is instilled into the parathyroidal tissue. Hyperthermia is therapeutically induced within the parathyroidal tissue. Heat-inducing energy is targeted into the parathyroidal tissue, which selectively includes the temperature-sensitive adjuvant. Application of the heat-inducing energy to the parathyroidal tissue is continued over a therapeutic range. In a further embodiment, the targeted ablation of the parathyroidal tissue is provided through hypothermia adjuvant therapy with the targeted use of cold-inducing energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Alan N. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9820799
    Abstract: The current invention concerns systems, devices and methods for the ablation of a vessel's wall from the inside, more specifically to implant devices and to the ablation of the wall of one or more renal arteries from the inside, preferably transmural ablation. Hereby, one or more implant devices can be implanted in the vessels and can subsequently be heated by external energy-providing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventors: Bruno Schwagten, Glenn Van Langenhove
  • Patent number: 9820800
    Abstract: A multi-pole synchronous pulmonary artery radiofrequency ablation catheter may comprise a control handle, a catheter body and an annular ring. One end of the catheter body may be flexible, and the flexible end of the catheter body may be connected to the annular ring. The other end of the catheter body may be connected to the control handle. A shape memory wire may be arranged in the annular ring. One end of the shape memory wire may extend to an end of the annular ring and the other end of the shape memory wire may pass through a root of the annular ring and be fixed on the flexible end of the catheter body. The annular ring may be provided with an electrode group. The device possesses advantages of simple operation, short operation time and controllable precise ablation. The device can be used to treat pulmonary hypertension with pulmonary denervation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PULNOVO MEDICAL (WUXI) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shaoliang Chen
  • Patent number: 9820801
    Abstract: A method for removing hair by thermolysis is provided. The method steps include oscillating a direct current to create an alternating current (“AC”) micro-pulse, pulsing the AC micro-pulse on and off continuously, delivering the AC micro-pulse to a probe, applying the probe to a hair follicle, and inverting the direction of the AC micro-pulse on the hair follicle. When the probe is applied to the hair follicle, the AC micro-pulse travels from the top of the dermis of the hair follicle to a dermal papilla of the hair follicle. The AC micro-pulse reverses direction at the dermal papilla and travels to the top of the dermis of the hair follicle. The AC micro-pulse produces heat that destroys the tissues controlling the growth of the hair follicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Suzanne Anderer
  • Patent number: 9820802
    Abstract: A method and system for increasing safety of cardiac ablation procedures comprises a computer based system that monitors the esophageal temperature, and a fluoroscopy (medical images) based cardiac mapping system for cryoballoon or radiofrequency (RF) ablations. The esophageal temperature is monitored utilizing an esophageal probe which may have any number of temperature sensing members. The esophageal probe may also have pre-formed shape. During atrial fibrillation ablations, based on a pre-determined increase in esophageal temperature (from any thermistor), the computer based system activates different levels of alarm(s), and/or initiates ablation energy interrupt based on pre-defined programmed values. The method and system is also used for guiding placement of cryoballoon and performing cryoablations. The placement of cryoballoon catheter or a circular catheter is based on superimposing a high resolution (dye injected) image and a live fluoroscopy image and adjusting transparency between the two images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: American Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Birinder R. Boveja, Angely Widhany